Region Still Recovering from Massive Weekend Blizzard Trader Joe's

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By BRIAN TRUSDELL collapsing early Saturday afternoon service was cut Sunday. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader during the height of the blizzard and Plywood boards were erected along WESTFIELD — It will be a while buckling three walls with it, Mr. Freed- the Elm Street sidewalk to keep pe- before Trader Joe’s in Westfield re- man and Fire Chief David Kelly said. destrians away. opens for business. No one was inside at the time of the “The Elm Street side is where most Three-quarters of the supermarket collapse around 2 p.m. and Chief of the damage is,” said Mr. Freed- store between Elm and Prospect Kelly said none of his firefighters man, who noted the roof collapsed Streets will have to be razed within were injured in securing the site be- along with the trusses inside. two weeks, Westfield Building In- fore his department turned the matter Horizontal cracks in the brick wall spector Steve Freedman said. He over to police, which deployed offic- along Elm Street are visible, but the won’t even let workers inside to re- ers to deter looting. most apparent damage is along the trieve the stock. Employees reportedly were in the back of the building facing the Bank “It’s too dangerous,” Mr. Freed- building earlier in the day but all went of America branch. About two-thirds man said. “You also don’t want it home by late morning when Trader of the way up the back wall, a large open to vagrants.” Joe’s decided not to open because of crack can be seen extending from the The store was the highest profile the storm. Elm Street side past the drive-up teller local casualty of last weekend’s snow- Power and natural gas lines were roofs. storm, with the center of the roof turned off late Saturday and water The National Weather Service reported that 24 inches of snow had fallen in Westfield as of 10:03 p.m. Saturday as part of winter storm Jonas. Calls to Carol Greco, who is listed as the owner of the building, were not Ben Corbin for The Westfield Leader returned. However, Trader Joe’s MORE THAN A FRACTURE…The rear wall of Trader Joe’s supermarket buckled Saturday under the weight of spokeswoman Alison Mochizuki re- accumulated snow from winter storm Jonas, which also collapsed the roof. sponded via e-mail from the company’s Monrovia, Calif. headquarters. “Thankfully, the store was closed Region Still Recovering From when this happened, no customers or crew were present — and no one was hurt,” she wrote. “All crew members from our Westfield store have the Massive Weekend Blizzard option to work at other locations, and we are in the process of setting up By CHRISTINA HINKE dead end portions of roadways, and deemed abandoned pursuant to NJS those reassignments. We intend to and FRED ROSSI Specially Written for The Westfield Leader small “one block” streets and were also 39:3-56.5. These vehicles are imped- reopen in (the Westfield) location.” addressing commuter parking lots and ing snow removal and obstructing the The store doubled its capacity in REGION — The local area was still downtown parking lots. flow of traffic,” Chief Wayman said. 2013, reclaiming a portion of the digging out earlier this week from a He said that it took longer than ex- Westfield Superintendent of Schools Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader building that originally was used as a blizzard that dumped two-a-half feet of pected to get to all of the town’s 380 Margaret Dolan thanked workers for ANYTHING THAT SLIDES…Kids in Unami Park trudge back up the hill with supermarket but had been converted snow. The following is a breakdown roads open. clearing school property of snow. “We sleds, snow scooters, snowboards and inner tubes, some getting a snow snack into office space last used by finan- per town. along the way. “Pushing over two feet of snow is would like to thank all of our custodi- cial consultants Wells Fargo Advi- Westfield slow going,” the mayor said. “Our plow ans and maintenance staff for working sors. Westfield Mayor Andrew Skibitsky operators were on duty for approxi- hard through Saturday, Sunday and Skibitsky Gives Update “What can I say about Trader Joe’s said in a statement on Facebook Mon- mately 35 hours straight and after a 12- Monday to clear the snow to ensure the except the entire community is heart- day morning that DPW crews were hour break they have been back at it safety of our students.” broken,” Downtown Westfield Corp. continuing to work on getting to every since 5 a.m. this morning (Monday) Cranford tertiary roadway, such as cul de sacs, On Blizzard Cleanup CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 and will continue to work until all roads “Our guys worked early Friday morn- are open.” ing through Sunday night. I would say By CHRISTINA M. HINKE in front of their home, if the fire Once all roads are open, DPW crews we had a majority of streets cleared by Specially Written for The Westfield Leader department has not been able to clear Garwood Gets RVSA will focus their attention on town-owned Sunday afternoon. It was a lot more WESTFIELD — Mayor Andy Ski- the snow away from them yet. sidewalks, and any areas or roadways than the news was predicting. We got bitsky on Tuesday night addressed The police department received that warrant follow up attention. hit hard. During those tough times it the town’s response to the blizzard cardiac arrest calls, Chief David Briefing; Officer Sworn In “The sheer volume of snow will was tough to keep up. But they did a that pummeled the area with snow Wayman said. The department would require several days to fully complete great job,” Mayor Andis Kalnins said. over the weekend. Westfield received have been “paralyzed,” he said, with- By BRIAN TRUSDELL is approximately the same as it was 10 snow plowing operations,” he said. He said crews were working on over two feet of snow in 11 hours, out those military vehicles because Specially Written for The Westfield Leader years ago. The RVSA initially assessed Meanwhile, Fire Chief David Kelly Monday getting the lots cleared. One Mayor Skibitsky said. The Depart- their ambulances and trucks were GARWOOD – A four-man delega- Garwood $679,927 in November, a asked homeowners to dig it out fire of the reasons the township closed ment of Public Works (DPW) was getting stuck in the snow. tion from the Rahway Valley Sewerage hike of $58,133 from last year. It re- hydrants in front their homes. There municipal offices Monday was so they out on the roads for 35 hours straight, In other business, the sewer use fee Authority (RVSA) appeared before the vised that to $676,057, or an increase are over 700 hydrants in the town. could focus on municipal lots to make with Mayor Skibitisky also riding for a single-family residence was set borough council Tuesday to explain of $54,263, in December. Also, Police Chief David Wayman sure people could get to work. along in a plow for several hours to at $170 per year and for commercial the municipality’s 8.7-percent increase The presentation drew several ques- announced said that any snow-covered The DPW has had to use front-end gauge the situation. and industrial properties at $315 and in its annual assessment, hinting that tions from residents, who struggled to abandoned vehicle still parked in the loaders to move the snow but that there “We continue to work on our ter- for multi-family residences at $100. next year the borough could see a hike understand why, if Garwood’s flow has roadway was to be ticketed and towed is nowhere to push it. They plan to salt tiary roads…and have knocked out This rate has not changed since the about half of this year’s. decreased the past two years, the beginning 8 a.m. January 27th. the roads this week. about 90 percent of our sidewalks,” town began billing property owners Explaining that the RVSA assesses borough’s assessment has increased. “Any vehicle that has remained snow “We asked for cars to be off the DPW Director Greg O’Neil said in five years ago, Councilman Sam Della towns in the 11-municipality coopera- The delegation, which also included covered and parked in the roadway for street; most of the people adhered to the his report to the mayor and council at Fera said. The fee is set based off the tive on a five-year average, Executive Garwood’s RVSA commissioner Steve a period of more than 48 hours shall be CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 the workshop meeting held prior to sewer charges imposed by the Director Jim Meehan said the two con- Greet, who additionally serves as chair- the official council meeting. He said Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority secutive years of steep increases should man of the Garwood Planning Board, it would take four or five nights to (RVSA). It was noted by Mr. Della abate. said that while the flow amount may move snow out of the downtown area. Fera that the town incurs more than “Next year it should be about 2 to 4 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 The fire department is asking that half of the charge billed by the RVSA, percent, maybe closer to zero,” Mr. homeowners shovel out fire hydrants CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Meehan said. “That’s what it looks like School Bond Approved next year if the trends continue. “It should hopefully begin leveling With 9 Percent Turnout out.” By PAUL J. PEYTON Mr. Meehan detailed the steps the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader RVSA has gone through in the past WESTFIELD — With an extremely decade to minimize costs, including low turnout three days after a major reducing staff, that has limited budget blizzard struck the area, town voters increases. overwhelmingly passed a $12.6-mil- RVSA Manager of Regulation Com- lion school bond referendum Tuesday. pliance Anthony Gencarelli pointed out According to the town clerk’s office, that this year’s assessment for Garwood with a turnout of 9 percent or 1,969 of Westfield’s 21,457 voters, both questions on the ballot passed. A total of 23 Warmer Weather to persons voted by mail-in or absentee ballots. Help Melt Snow Voters passed the first question seek- REGION — Days after a bliz- ing $8.6 million for safety and infra- zard dumped over two feet of snow structure upgrades such as smoke de- Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader on the area, significant melting has tectors and WiFi networks at 10 schools TRYING TO STAY AHEAD OF IT…Cranford’s Department of Public Works begun as favorable weather fore- by a tally of 1,393 to 597, and the crew plows the downtown on Saturday, trying to keep the area passable during casts calls for warmer weather. second question asking for another $4 the height of winter storm Jonas. Temperatures are expected to million for renovations to the middle reach 40 degrees today, the upper school auditoriums passed by a vote of PAGE INDEX 40s Sunday through Tuesday and 1,557 to 843. Regional ...... 2-3, 18 Education ...... 9 55 next Wednesday. Tuesday’s vote was the third school Already a third of the snow has Editorial ...... 4-5, 17 Sports ...... 11-16 Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader bond referendum in nine years and Police ...... 18 Real Estate .... 11-20 JUMP RIGHT IN…John Mallon, who was sworn in as a Cranford township melted in the local area, according fourth in just over 11 years. Previous commissioner on Monday to replace the resigned Robert D’Ambola, reviews to reports. Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 18 documents during the township committee’s workshop session. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 19-20 WESTFIELD WEST Congratulations to the Joyce Taylor #1 Agent for December! Cell: 908-313-1542

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By CHRISTINA HINKE He said that it took longer than plete snow plowing operations,” he and FRED ROSSI Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times expected to get to all of the town’s said. 380 roads open. Meanwhile, Fire Chief David Kelly REGION — The local area was “Pushing over two feet of snow is asked homeowners to dig it out fire still digging out earlier this week slow going,” the mayor said. “Our hydrants in front their homes. There from a blizzard that dumped two-a- plow operators were on duty for ap- are over 700 hydrants in the town. half feet of snow. The following is proximately 35 hours straight and Also, Police Chief David Wayman breakdown per town. after a 12-hour break they have been announced said that any snow-cov- Westfield back at it since 5 a.m. this morning ered abandoned vehicle still parked Westfield Mayor Andrew Skibitsky (Monday) and will continue to work in the roadway was to be ticketed and said in a statement on Facebook Mon- until all roads are open.” towed beginning 8 a.m. January 27th. day morning that DPW crews were Once all roads are open, DPW “Any vehicle that has remained continuing to work on getting to ev- crews will focus their attention on snow covered and parked in the road- ery tertiary roadway, such as cul de town-owned sidewalks, and any ar- way for a period of more than 48 sacs, dead-end portions of roadways, eas or roadways that warrant follow hours shall be deemed abandoned and small “one block” streets and up attention. pursuant to NJS 39:3-56.5. These were also addressing commuter and “The sheer volume of snow will vehicles are impeding snow removal downtown parking lots. require several days to fully com- and obstructing the flow of traffic,” Chief Wayman said. Westfield Superintendent of Schools Margaret Dolan thanked workers for clearing school property

of snow. “We would like to thank all Ben Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times of our custodians and maintenance MORE THAN A FRACTURE…The rear wall of Trader Joe’s supermarket in Westfield buckled Saturday under the weight staff for working hard through Satur- of accumulated snow from winter storm Jonas, which also collapsed the roof. day, Sunday and Monday to clear the snow to ensure the safety of our students.” Cranford Trader Joe’s Roof Collapses; “Our guys worked early Friday morning through Sunday night. I would say we had a majority of streets cleared by Sunday afternoon. It was Majority of Building to Be Razed a lot more than the news was predicting. We got hit hard. During those By BRIAN TRUSDELL The store was the highest profile ported that 24 inches of snow had tough times it was tough to keep up. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times local casualty of last weekend’s snow- fallen in Westfield as of 10:03 p.m. But they did a great job,” Mayor WESTFIELD — It will be a while storm, with the center of the roof Saturday as part of winter storm Jonas. Andis Kalnins said. before Trader Joe’s in Westfield re- collapsing early Saturday afternoon Calls to Carol Greco, who is listed He said crews were working on opens for business. during the height of the blizzard and as the owner of the building, were not Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Monday getting the lots cleared. One Three-quarters of the supermarket buckling three walls with it, Mr. Freed- returned. However, Trader Joe’s COMING THROUGH… Streets in downtown Scotch Plains were cleared on Sunday morning in the aftermath of winter storm Jonas that inundated local of the reasons the township closed store between Elm and Prospect man and Fire Chief David Kelly said. spokeswoman Alison Mochizuki re- towns with at least two feet of snow. municipal offices Monday was so Streets will have to be razed within No one was inside at the time of the sponded via e-mail from the they could focus on municipal lots to two weeks, Westfield Building In- collapse around 2 p.m. and Chief company’s Monrovia, Calif. head- make sure people could get to work. spector Steve Freedman said. He Kelly said none of his firefighters quarters. Council Set to Discuss Police The DPW has had to use front-end won’t even let workers inside to re- were injured in securing the site be- “Thankfully, the store was closed loaders to move the snow but that trieve the stock. fore his department turned the matter when this happened, no customers or there is nowhere to push it. They plan “It’s too dangerous,” Mr. Freed- over to police, which deployed offic- crew were present — and no one was Dept. Changes Next Week to salt the roads this week. man said. “You also don’t want it ers to deter looting. hurt,” she wrote. “All crew members CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 open to vagrants.” Employees reportedly were in the from our Westfield store have the By FRED T. ROSSI last week, the governing body building earlier in the day but all went option to work at other locations, and Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times awarded several contracts, including home by late morning when Trader we are in the process of setting up SCOTCH PLAINS — At its con- one to Finch Fuel Oil Co. of Kearny Eleven SP-F Employees Joe’s decided not to open because of those reassignments. We intend to ference meeting next Tuesday, the for the purchase of gasoline and die- the storm. reopen in (the Westfield) location.” township council is expected to dis- sel fuel for township vehicles in an Power and natural gas lines were The store doubled its capacity in cuss changes to the make-up of the amount not to exceed $220,000. An- Receive Governor Awards turned off late Saturday and water 2013, reclaiming a portion of the leadership of the police department, other contract, not to exceed service was cut Sunday. building that originally was used as a with the creation of a new position — $237,000, was awarded to Dauti Con- By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL A list of school board committee Plywood boards were erected along supermarket but had been converted police director — at the top of the list. struction, LLC. Of West Orange for Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times assignments also was introduced for the Elm Street sidewalk to keep pe- into office space last used by finan- Police Chief Brian Mahoney is set exterior renovations to the Shady Rest SCOTCH PLAINS — Eleven dis- approval at next week’s meeting. destrians away. cial consultants Wells Fargo Advi- to retire in March after 10 years head- building at Scotch Hills Country Club. trict employees were presented with The proposed list included “The Elm Street side is where most sors. ing the department of 43 officers and A third contract was awarded to the Governor’s Educator of the Year Cynthia Clancy and Evan Murray of the damage is,” said Mr. Freed- “What can I say about Trader Joe’s five civilians. At its meeting last week, Jersey Professional Management of Award at the January 21 meeting of on finance; Amy Winkler, Evan man, who noted the roof collapsed except the entire community is heart- the council was set to discuss the Cranford to continue its facilitation the Scotch Plains Fanwood Board of Murray, Cynthia Clancy and Tonya along with the trusses inside. broken,” Downtown Westfield Corp. creation of the new position to over- and coordination efforts for the shared Education meeting Award, honored Williams on policy; Mr. Murray, Horizontal cracks in the brick wall Executive Director Sherry Cronin see the department and then, later in services coordinating council that is with a resolution in front of a packed Charlotte Schirmer, Ms. Williams along Elm Street are visible, but the said. “Trader Joe’s is not just a desti- the meeting, introduce an ordinance composed of Scotch Plains, Fanwood audience. and Karen Kulikowski on most apparent damage is along the nation within our downtown. They to establish the position, which would and the joint board of education. Those honored with the award in- faciliaties; Jeanne Cleary, Ms. back of the building facing the Bank are an essential leader in our down- be filled not by someone within the Councilwoman Colleen Gialanella cluded: special education teacher Kulikowski, Amy Winkler and Ms. of America branch. About two-thirds town business district.” department but by a civilian. and Councilman Llewellyn Jones both Ella Greenberg from Brunner El- Schirmer on curriculum; and Ms. of the way up the back wall, a large Ms. Cronin’s sentiments were ech- The discussion and the ordinance voted against the $2,310 JPM con- ementary, Coles Elementary first- Kulikowski, Ms. Winkler and Ms. crack can be seen extending from the oed by Greater Westfield Area Cham- were both pulled from the agenda at tract, with both expressing dissatis- grade teacher Michelle Crisifulli, Clancy on personnel. Liaisons and Elm Street side past the drive-up teller ber of Commerce (GWACC) Execu- the last minute last week so that a faction with the firm’s efforts. Coles part-time classroom aide members of all negotiation com- roofs. tive Director Gene Jannotti, who more thorough discussion could he In other business, at its January 19 Laurie Prusik, Evergreen Elemen- mittees also will be approved at The National Weather Service re- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 be held next week and so the public meeting, the council appointed Rob- tary second-grade instructor Debra next week’s meeting. could weigh in on the matter. Still ert LaCosta to serve as the municipal Evans-Skaar, McGinn Elementary Board member Betty Anne unclear is whether the position of government’s representative to the kindergarten teacher Amy George, Woerner, who was not present at police chief — reporting to a director Plainfield Area Regional Sewer Au- School One Elementary resource the meeting and was not present for — will be retained. thority. He replaced long-time liaison teacher Lynda Chan-Lo School One her swearing in ceremony two At the council’s business meeting CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 lunch aide Phyllis Marcovecchio, weeks ago, was not listed on any of Park Middle School physical educa- the committees. She also was not tion teacher Kyle Banghart, Terrill listed as a liaison. Middle School instructor Kale Th- The next school board meeting is ompson and special education scheduled for Thursday January 28 teacher Kelly Robertson and media at 7:30 p.m. in the administration instructor Robin Stayvas of Scotch building on Evergreen Avenue and Plains Fanwood High School. Cedar Street in Scotch Plains. In other business, Superintendent of Schools Margaret Hayes introduced the proposed calendar for Warmer Weather to the 2016-2017 school year, noting it was available on the district’s Help Melt Snow website (www.spfk12.org). REGION — Days after a bliz- Courtesy of Brian Horton Under the schedule, teachers and zard dumped over two feet of snow THE WHEELS ON THE BUS GO ROUND…Officials and residents from staff would report Thursday, Sep- on the area, significant melting has Fanwood and Scotch Plains inspect the new seniors bus January 22. The bus was tember 1 with students five days begun as favorable weather fore- purchased and will be operated under a shared-services agreement between the later on Tuesday, September 6. casts calls for warmer weather. two municipalities. Because of the vote for president Temperatures are expected to PAGE INDEX of the United States, school would reach 40 degrees today, the upper be closed on election day, Tuesday, 40s Sunday through Tuesday and Regional ...... 2-3, 18 Education ...... 9 November 8. 55 next Wednesday. Editorial ...... 4-5, 17 Sports ...... 11-16 Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Four emergency — or snow — Already a third of the snow has Police ...... 18 Real Estate .... 11-20 CLEANING UP THE TOWN…Snowblowers sliced through the two feet of snow days are built into the calendar with melted in the local area, according Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 18 in front of the municipal building in Scotch Plains to create a safe walking path the school year to end Thursday, to reports. Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 19-20 in the wake of the weekend blizzard. June 22, 2017. WESTFIELD WEST Congratulations to the Joyce Taylor #1 Agent for December! Cell: 908-313-1542

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Blizzard CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “We asked for cars to be off the squad, Fire Chief Jonathan Ellis, Po- street; most of the people adhered to lice Captain Ted Conley and Deputy the ordinance. There was a notice- Emergency-Management Coordina- able improvement with less cars on tor Sgt. Ernesto Hernandez on Sun- the road to help them plow. They will day morning to review the township’s continue to widen the roads and look response to the storm. A meeting at the intersections,” Mayor Kalnins followed on Monday morning, and said. the mayor said that he and Mr. Schools in Cranford were closed Mirabella, accompanied by emer- Monday and Tuesday because the gency management officials, toured school lots, as well as the pickup and the town to inspect the pace of street- drop off points for children, were not clearing efforts. “Some streets still cleared. Mayor Kalnins said those need a little more tailoring,” Mayor access points likely were not cleared Glover said. because the schools were going to be Besides public works employees, closed on Monday. The school district the mayor also praised the rescue Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times THE WORK BEFORE WORK…Business owners in Scotch Plains spent Sunday is responsible for clearing its lots. squad, which he said responded to TEAMWORK…Digging out snowed-in vehicles was sometimes a joint effort in morning clearing their sidewalks following the weekend blizzard that blanketed Cranford Fire Chief Dan Czeh said nine calls over the weekend; the fire Scotch Plains on Sunday morning in the wake of the weekend blizzard that the region with more than two feet of snow. the Cranford Fire Department (CFD) department, which responded to two dumped upward of two feet of snow on the area. went on multiple calls during the vehicle fires; and the police depart- storm. The CFD was using Humvees ment. One police officer said that Residents Express Concern that the police department housed at during the height of the storm on School Bond Approved the fire department for the storm Saturday patrol cars were driving with event. There were two EMTs and a their rooftop emergency lights flash- About Hidi Property police officer on hand for each call. ing so they could be seen in the white- With 9 Percent Turnout Ambulances were getting stuck in out conditions. By JONATHAN R. PARKER the snow, he said, so the Humvees “If this wasn’t the worst storm, it By PAUL J. PEYTON roof repairs and replacements across O’Connor volunteered to attend. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times In other business at Tuesday’s were critical. There were many medi- certainly was the second-worst,” the the district, $9.4 million in Decem- CRANFORD — Township resi- meeting, Assemblyman Jon M. cal calls. There were no injuries, the mayor said. “It was a blizzard.” Not- WESTFIELD — With an ex- ber 2007 for a centralized kindergar- dent Frank Krause addressed the Bramnick (R-21st, Westfield) admin- fire department said. ing the amount of snow that fell — tremely low turnout three days after ten and special needs program, and Township Committee Tuesday night istered the oath of office to new Scotch Plains and the volume that needed to be a major blizzard struck the area, $1.4 million in December 2004 for regarding his concerns about the fate Township Committee member John Mayor Kevin Glover said plow shoveled and plowed, and stored — town voters overwhelmingly passed installation of an artificial turf field at of the Fourth Avenue property in Mallon. Mr. Mallon fills the seat drivers, both township workers and the mayor said, “Go look at the a $12.6-million school bond refer- Kehler Stadium. Garwood known as the “Hidi” prop- vacated by Robert D’Ambola, who private contractors, did a “terrific” mounds of snow piled 12 and 15 feet endum Tuesday. The 2012 vote came three months erty. resigned earlier this month. and “heroic” job under the circum- high. They weren’t there on Friday According to the town clerk’s of- after voters rejected a larger $17- In November, Union County As- Mr. D’Ambola’s term was set to stances. night.” fice, with a turnout of 9 percent or million request that also included signment Judge Karen Cassidy over- end December 31. Tuesday’s swear- “We had predictions of 20 inches Fanwood 1,969 of Westfield’s 21,457 voters, $3.5 million for a lighted soccer turned the Garwood Planning ing-in was more of a formality as of snow, and we ended up pushing 30 Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr both questions on the ballot passed. field. The September 2012 vote had Board’s approval of a nine- Mr. Mallon officially took office inches,” the mayor said Monday af- said the borough received 27.5 A total of 23 persons voted by mail- a turnout of 5,394 or 25.22 percent. townhouse development project due prior to Monday’s committee meet- ternoon. He also echoed comments inches of snow and that all roads in or absentee ballots. The December 2012 turnout was to a shortcoming pertaining to the ing. made on Sunday by Public Works and sidewalks were open as of Voters passed the first question 19.22 percent with 4,207 voters par- notice of the hearing. Mayor Kalnins also appointed Mr. Director Joseph Timko that plow driv- Monday. seeking $8.6 million for safety and ticipating. Mr. Krause said that while the Mallon as Engineering/Department ers had to endure 18 hours of near She said as of 3 a.m. on Sunday infrastructure upgrades such as smoke development did not go through at of Public Works (DPW) commis- white-out conditions that made it vir- all streets were plowed curb to curb, detectors and WiFi networks at 10 that time due to this technicality, the sioner. tually impossible to see. “As quickly and opened up to all cars and emer- schools by a tally of 1,393 to 597, and property owners are moving forward Mr. Mallon already had cause to as you could plow a street, you’d gency services vehicles. Train sta- the second question asking for an- Police Dept. with plans to resubmit their pro- speak in his new capacity as one have to go back and do it again,” due tion commuter parking on both other $4 million for renovations to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 posal to the Garwood Planning Dartmouth Road resident com- to the high winds on Saturday, the North and South Avenues were the middle school auditoriums passed Robert Johnston. Board. plained about the condition of his mayor said. cleared by 5 p.m. Sunday. Park by a vote of 1,557 to 843. The council last week also intro- This time, he hopes that the inter- street three days after the blizzard Commenting on numerous buildings also were cleared and Tuesday’s vote was the third school duced several ordinances, all of which ests of Cranford and Cranford resi- and questioned when his street would postings on social media from resi- open as were municipal properties. bond referendum in nine years and will be voted on at public hearings set dents will be represented at the hear- see another snow plow. dents complaining about the condi- “(Fanwood’s) total crew of seven fourth in just over 11 years. Previous for Tuesday, February 16. One re- ings. He said the DPW is committed to tions of their streets, the mayor said men did an outstanding job under bond ordinances approved included vises the township’s fireworks and The property in question sits right getting the job done right. the blizzard was “a storm of histori- the supervision of Clint Dicksen,” $13.6 million in December 2012 for fire-prevention regulations, a move against the municipal boundary line The first priority was to tend to the cal proportions” and that road crews the mayor said. that will give the go-ahead for a pro- separating Garwood from Cranford. areas around the schools to help had worked to first make sure pri- She said crews would be “spend- posed July 4 fireworks display at Mr. Krause questioned why nei- them get back into session. mary streets were cleared. He coming the better part of the coming Correction Scotch Hills Country Club. Another ther the Cranford Township engi- With that work completed, the mended Mr. Timko for having a week tackling snow removal.” Robert Centrella was not re- ordinance will set a fee range for the neer nor zoning officer was present DPW can now return its focus to the “game plan in place” for how to at- “I am extremely proud of our appointed to the Downtown township’s June bulky waste pick-up at the earlier Garwood discussions rest of the town. tack the snowfall and said it was DPW, volunteer fire department and Westfield Corporation board as program. Last year’s fee per house- about the property. Mr. Mallon also expressed his important that he stuck to the plan. In rescue squad, who were on site dur- mistakenly reported in last hold was $100; the proposed range is According to Mr. Krause, the prop- gratitude more generally about hav- some cases, the mayor said, that meant ing the blizzard, and to our police week’s Westfield. He was re- $80 to $150, something that Town- erty is located in an area with a ing this opportunity to serve the town some streets “got plowed late on Sun- department, who were out on the placed by Steve Silverman as a ship Manager Al Mirabella said would history of flooding. He is worried that he has called home for the past day evening and not at noon that streets under the supervision of (Po- resident member. give the municipal government “flex- that the proposed development may 22 years. day.” By late Sunday, 24 hours after lice) Chief (Richard) Trigo. The ibility” as it solicits bids from compa- increase runoff to the Gallows Hill In his comments at the conclusion the snow had stopped falling, the constant cooperation and coordi- nies to handle the pick-up. Brook, increasing the risk of flood- of the meeting he stated, “While I mayor said “over 95 percent of our nation of our emergency responding to Cranford residents living along have much to learn, I intend to learn streets were cleared,” although many ers allowed Fanwood to come the brook. quickly and to work hard for the were still in need of follow-up plow- through the blizzard pretty darn Mr. Krause’s wife, Barbara good of our community.” ing to widen access to vehicles. well. We also saw a spike in citizens Krause, voiced similar concerns over The mayor met with the township’s who signed up for our eBlasts so the property at the January 11 Town- emergency management team — they could stay well informed of ship Committee workshop meeting. Township Manager Al Mirabella, Mr. what was happening in the bor- Mayor Andis Kalnins confirmed Trader Joe’s Timko, Dan Sullivan from the rescue ough,” Mayor Mahr said. that while there is no design in place CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 yet for the property’s proposed storm water management system, and that noted GWACC offices were directly the Garwood engineer and Cranford impacted. engineer are in conversations with “Westfield loses, for the time be- each other about potential designs ing, a mainstay operation that brings for that property. many people to town to shop not only Furthermore, Mayor Kalnins re- at Trader Joe’s but in other establish- ferred Mr. Krause to a state statute in ments as well,” Mr. Jannotti said. place forbidding new development “The Chamber office was directly from increasing the amount of run- impacted by the roof collapse as HELPING THE UNFORTUNATE… Union County Freeholders Linda Carter off from the property. PSE&G shut down the power to our and Al Mirabella prsent resolutions to members of the Team Red from the Union When Mr. Krause pressed to know offices next door as a precaution. County Student Training and Enrichment Program (UC STEP) congratulating whether anyone from Cranford “We hope that Trader Joe’s will them on winning the Civic Engagement Challenge of 2016 UC Step. A total of 195 would attend the next Garwood hear- quickly rebuild and their products juniors and seniors from 27 high schools throughout the county participated in ing where the property would be will once again be available to our the program including students from Scotch Plains-Fanwood and Cranford High discussed, Deputy Mayor Mary public.” Schools. Team Red’s Campaign “Garments & Gear -- Greatness for Years” will focus on giving sports equipment to less fortunate athletes.

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The Westfield Leader & The Scotch Plains-Fanwood TIMES PO Box 250, 251 North Ave. West, Westfield, NJ 07091 Tel 908 232-4407; Fax 908 232-0473 Email [email protected] Page 2 Thursday, January 28, 2016 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Raritan Valley Rail Group Contracts Awarded for Peyton's Receives Planning Award Union County Bridges Peek at the Week REGION – The Raritan Valley lishing a one-seat ride on NJ Transit’s By PAUL J. PEYTON and management services for the 2016 In Politics Rail Coalition (RVRC) One Seat Raritan Valley Line. While track con- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Leader/Times Ride initiative received an Excel- nectivity existed into New York, Summer Concert Series and for the By Paul Peyton of lence in Planning Award from the Raritan Valley riders always had to COUNTY — The Union County Rhythm and Blues by the Brook Con- Somerset County Planning Board get off in Newark and switch trains Freeholders approved professional cert at Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield. Christie Signs College Credit Bill Operations Vehicle, a mobile com- on January 19 at its reorganization because their diesel engines were not service contracts totaling $700,000 During the public portion of the To Benefit Boys And Girls State mand post for emergency events. meeting for 2016. allowed into the tunnels. last Thursday for four county bridges. meeting, Bruce Paterson of Garwood Governor Chris Christie has signed When Hurricane Sandy ripped Bernard V. Navatto, Jr., chairman of This changed in 2014 when NJ The work is for design, construction was critical of $684,000 in contracts the Jersey Boys State and Girls State through New Jersey three years ago, the planning board, gave a brief syn- Transit began using dual-mode lo- administration and inspection services. given to Remington & Vernick Engi- College Credit Bill into law. This law nearly one in four cell towers were opsis of the history of RVRC, citing comotives that could switch from The bridges, Irving Street in neers of Secaucus, a firm, he said, that permits institutions of higher learn- knocked out. In some of the hardest the Coalition’s use of its website, video diesel to electric, making it possible Rahway, Hussa Street over the Peach has donated $10,000 over the last four ing in New Jersey “to grant up to hit areas of the state, as many as half and social media to further its cause as to have a direct ride into New York Orchard Brook in Linden, West Tracy years to freeholder campaigns. He also three college credits to high school of the towers went down – many of the reason for the planning award. City from the Raritan Valley Line. Drive over Green Brook in said Neglia Engineering Associates of students who successfully complete them stayed down for weeks. RVRC Chairman Peter Palmer was On March 3, 2014 the first mid- Mountainside, and Elm Street in Clark, which was awarded contracts the American Legion Jersey Boys Christie Returns to New Jersey on hand to accept the award, thank- day, weekday one-seat ride train Westfield, are to be replaced at a total for the Mountainside bridge and for State or American Legion Auxiliary To Lead State During Blizzard ing two people in particular for their went into New York, and in January cost of between $300,000 and $3.5 on-call general engineering services, Jersey Girls State program.” Every Governor Chris Christie left the contributions. of 2015 an after 8 p.m. direct service million each, according to officials. totaling $156,000, gave $19,000 to the June, nearly 1,000 top-of-the-class Presidential campaign Friday to re- “While many of us have worked was implemented. The board also approved its annual freeholders over the last four years. high school students from more than turn to New Jersey ahead of last with RVRC for many years, we would “We are continuing our crusade to dam inspection contract of $16,800. Among other contracts awarded, 325 communities across New Jersey weekend’s blizzard. The Governor not be where we are today without get complete one-seat ride access in To help fund the Elm Street Bridge he was critical of T&M Associates of attend Jersey Boys State. returned to New Hampshire on Mon- the efforts of Ken Wedeen, our secre- all time slots,” Mr. Palmer said. “Get- project, Union County has received a Middletown, which was awarded two “This is a watershed moment in day. The state’s Primary Election is tary,” Mr. Palmer said. ting this will mean a major eco- grant of $750,000 from the New Jer- contracts for $172,000 for on-call the 71-year history of American Le- in early February. RVRC was established over 18 nomic boost for all towns along the sey Department of Transportation engineering services and for under- gion Jersey Boys State,” said David Prior to news of the Governor’s years ago for the purpose of estab- line.” (NJDOT) Local Aid Grant under the ground storage tank design services Bagatelle, director of American Le- return, Assemblywoman Annette agency’s 2015-Local Bridges Future for replacement of tanks under the gion Jersey Boys State. “The signing Quijano (D-20th, Elizabeth) said: “If Lance Blasts Senate for Needs Program. Located at the inter- Union County Department of Public of this legislation is another affirma- Governor Christie doesn’t return to section of Orchard Street, the exist- Works garage in Scotch Plains. He tion in Jersey Boys State’s status as a New Jersey to oversee the state’s re- ing bridge was built in 1926. It is said T&M donated $94,000 over the college-level program. I thank Gov- sponse to a blizzard and coastal flood- Failure to Pass Refugee Reform similar to a culvert and the work will last four years to the Democratic free- ernor Christie and all of our state’s ing, then what’s the point of him even WESTFIELD — Rep. Leonard proceed to debate this issue. This involve addressing underground utili- holder candidates. legislators who recognize the impor- being governor anymore? Lance (R-7th) released the follow- continued gridlock is the reason ties, according to a county release. Mr. Paterson questioned what Win- tance of civic leadership and the Jer- “Staying in New Hampshire would ing statement after U.S. Senate why I support ending the Senate The freeholders approved a $193,492 ning Strategies, a Washington, D.C. lob- sey Boys State model.” mean Gov. Christie has quit on the Democrats blocked consideration filibuster,” Mr. Lance said. contract to Remington & Vernick En- bying firm, has done for the county. The Prior to the signing, the New Jer- people of New Jersey. There is no of H.R. 4038, legislation that H.R. 4038 would have placed new gineers of Secaucus for the pre-con- board on Thursday gave the company sey State Senate voted 38-0 in favor such thing as phoning it in when passed the U.S. House of Repre- standards for a proposed Syrian or struction services. another one-year contract totaling of passage and the General Assembly you’re a governor and your state is sentatives with a bipartisan veto- Iraqi refugee: For the West Tracy Road bridge, $138,000. voted 73-0-1. Senator Tom Kean, Jr. being hit by a blizzard and coastal proof majority. The bill would have The country’s top security offi- built in 1935, Union County has re- In other business, the board rec- (R-21st, Westfield) is one of the pri- flooding. No one should put political temporarily paused the President’s cials — the secretary of homeland ceived a grant of $300,000. The super- ognized 20 student winners of the mary sponsors of the legislation. ambition above public safety. Hope- refugee resettlement program and security, the director of the FBI structure is a reinforced concrete slab, 2015-2016 Union County Student Estrada Elected 1st VP fully, Gov. Christie ultimately does proposed reforms for a more ef- and the director of national intelli- which will be removed and replaced. Training and Enrichment Program Of Transportation Authority the right thing.” fective vetting and monitoring pro- gence— must unanimously certify The Hussa Street Bridge was built in (UC STEP). UC STEP was created Union County veteran Freeholder Republican 9th Dist. Lawmakers cess. that the individual does not repre- 1956. The county received a grant of to provide high-school students the Angel Estrada (D), who represents Support Repealing Estate Tax “I am disappointed Harry Reid sent a security threat; it directs the $700,000 for construction. The Irving opportunity to develop a county- the county on the North Jersey Trans- Remarking on Governor Chris and Senate Democrats chose politi- FBI to validate that the background Street Bridge in Rahway was built in wide community service project portation Planning Authority Christie’s State-of-the-State address, cal posturing over adding an addi- checks are thorough enough to 1900 and is historic in nature. Union around a topic they feel is important, (NJTPA), was recently elected first Senator Christopher J. Connors, As- tional needed layer of security to keep dangerous individuals out of County has applied for an NJDOT while teaching them leadership and vice-chairman of the authority. semblyman Brian E. Rumpf and As- our refugee vetting process. We the country; it mandates Congress grant of $1 million for construction. personal growth skills and responsi- The NJTPA is the metropolitan semblywoman DiAnne C. Gove, know ISIS terrorists are trying to must receive certifications before “One of the things I spoke about bility within their communities. planning organization (MPO) for 13 Republicans, say they support re- infiltrate our nation’s immigration admittance; and it instructs the De- when I was sworn in as chairman two Team Red’s campaign, “Garments northern New Jersey counties: pealing New Jersey’s Estate Tax, system. The House took action and partment of Homeland Security in- weeks ago (January 3) was the impor- & Gear – Greatness for Years,” won Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, commonly referred to as the “Death passed a serious bill with a biparti- spector general to assess the refu- tance of transportation to the County of the Civic Engagement Challenge and Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Tax.” san veto-proof majority that im- gee approvals independently — Union and the upgrades and to expand will be the county-wide community Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, The 9th District Legislative delega- poses rigorous vetting and still al- making sure that high-risk indi- our transportation network, which service project undertaken by partici- Union and Warren, and the cities of tion, representing Atlantic, Burlington lows those in need to seek refuge. viduals do not slip through the serves hundreds of thousands of resi- pating Union County high schools in Newark and Jersey City. and Ocean Counties, has placed its Yet the Senate decided to not even cracks. dents, people who work here and visi- 2016. They will collect donations of Pallone Pushes for Better support behind legislative initiatives tors as well,” Freeholder Bruce Bergen equipment for less fortunate athletes. Communications that would repeal New Jersey’s Inher- said. “Tonight we got off to a great start Locally, the team includes Erin Readie Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-6th) itance Tax and Estate Tax. by awarding engineering contracts for from Cranford High School; Jake joined with federal and local officials four bridges...to ensure that our county Canavan, Taylor Diggs and Ian at the Woodbridge Community Cen- Kean to Speak At bridges are up to date with modern MacPherson from Scotch Plains- ter to highlight the importance of safety and transportation safety.” Fanwood High School; and Shawn having resilient communications net- School Choice Summit This Is It! Productions of Hoboken Ferreira from Union County Voca- works, especially during emergen- WESTFIELD — Senate Republican was awarded two contracts totaling tional-Technical High School in cies. He discussed his legislation, the Leader Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21st, Westfield) $229,650 for planning, production Scotch Plains. Securing Access to Networks in Di- will serve as a speaker and member of a sasters Act – or the SANDy Act – bipartisan panel of legislators at the New which would help to ensure that cel- Jersey School Choice Summit at Saint lular, television, and 9-1-1 services Peter’s University. In commemoration continue to operate, even when unex- of National School Choice Week, the pected storms or disasters strike. annual conference sheds light on solu- Mr. Pallone was joined by Federal tions for strengthening New Jersey’s Communications Commission (FCC) public education system. Senator Kean Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel will address GOP plans to ensure all and first responders at the Woodbridge children have access to quality educa- Community Center, which is the fed- tion, regardless of where they live. erally designated Regional Emer- The summit will be held this Fri- gency Evacuation and Medical Cen- day, January 29, from 9 a.m. until 4 ter in time of disaster. He also toured p.m. Senator Kean will speak at the Woodbridge OEM Emergency 9:45 a.m.

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Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 (908) 272-0200 www.dughihewit.com A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 28, 2016 Page 3 Mallon Sworn in; Flooding Westfield Mayor’s Message From GW Devel. Discussed On The Blizzard of 2016 By CHRISTINA M. HINKE some 3,000 medical calls in a one- WESTFIELD — January 26, 2016 every available piece of equipment Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times year period. at 7 p.m. - Yesterday the Department and performs preventative mainte- CRANFORD — Resident Barbara TV-35 is asking to improve the of Public Works worked to widen nance to avoid breakdowns from the Krause asked the township commit- municipal chambers by way of new travel lanes as needed, with special heavy-duty wear and tear of pro- tee Monday night if it has followed lighting and dais that will improve attention to areas around the schools. longed plowing. Staffing levels are up on her requests regarding the flood- the sharpness and brightness of on- The snow in commuter Lots 3 (south assigned. ing impacts from the proposed nine- air broadcasts that are also available side train station) and Lot 6 (Watterson Thank you to our public works unit townhouse development at 484 online, as well as some new portable Street) was removed with front-end employees, our police department, Fourth Avenue in Garwood, known cameras and equipment. Ed Daven- loaders, maximizing the number of our fire department, and our volun- as the Hidi property, at the juncture of port, who runs the station, also said in available spaces. Crews also began teer rescue squad for braving, the Walnut Street, would have on the contract negotiated with Comcast addressing sidewalks abutting public extreme elements throughout the bliz- Cranford’s Brookside detention ba- that the cable service provider is at no parking lots. Tomorrow the crews zard. sin and Gallows Hill Brook. charge adding a fiber line to the base- will continue to clear sidewalks and Thank you Westfield residents. Township Engineer Carl O’Brien ball field that will allow TV-35 to air address any roadways or areas that I want to thank our residents for said he has not heard back from a school baseball games live. warrant additional attention. Next on staying safe: and for their patience message to Garwood’s engineer and The engineer has begun the survey the list is attending to our municipal and cooperation during and after will call again. Wetlands take up one work for the Orchard Brook project parks and using front-end loaders to this unprecedented event. Over two third of the property, which is situ- but is on hold until the snow clears, EXCELLENCE AWARD... The Raritan Valley Rail Coalition (RVRC) One Seat remove snow from the downtown feet of snow fell in approximately ated near the 100-year FEMA flood Mr. O’Brien said. Under a $62,200 Ride initiative received an Excellence in Planning Award from the Somerset area. 11 hours, the conditions made zone in Cranford, she said. contract, Maser Consulting is to pro- County Planning Board on January 19 at their reorganization meeting for 2016. When extraordinary snow events worse by sustained high winds and The developer is appealing the vide a survey, hydraulics and pre- RVRC Chairman Peter Palmer, left, was on hand to accept the award. occur, I ride along in a plow for wind gusts. I want to offer special November 4 court reversal of the liminary design for the improvements several hours so I can gauge the thanks to those residents who dug Garwood Planning Board’s approval to the brook that would assist in less conditions and observe the plow- out the fire hydrants in front of of the condo development on a lot flooding. MVC to Suggest E-Driver’s ing operations and progress first their homes, to those who checked that would include about two-thirds John Mallon was sworn in as a hand. I want to reassure residents on and assisted their neighbors, impervious coverage and 33 trees to commissioner of the township com- that the Department of Public and those who offered to feed the be removed, Mrs. Krause said. mittee Monday at the start of the License Rules Works is putting forth its maxi- town employees that were work- Budget reviews for 2016 have be- workshop meeting. Mr. Mallon’s term TRENTON — Electronic driver’s Under a bill sponsored by Sen. mum effort. ing long hours. I understand the gun in the township, with the fire will expire in December, when his licenses could become a reality in Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21st, Westfield) All Public Works employees (with personal frustration. A resident department, TV 35 and the tax asses- predecessor Robert D’Ambola’s term New Jersey depending on what the and signed into law by Governor the exception of one who was out of may feel when snowed in, espe- sor each presenting their budget re- would have expired. He was previ- Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) Chris Christie on Tuesday, the MVC state) responded to the call and cially residents of tertiary streets, quest for the current year. The fire ously on the board of adjustment. recommends. has a year to study and submit rec- worked 35 hours straight. For safety cul de sacs and dead ends, while department is asking for additional ommendations for “e-driver’s li- reasons., they were sent home early the crews necessarily attended to funds to train its young firefighters. censes” and mobile applications. Sunday evening to rest, check on arterial, collector, and secondary Of the 20 rank and file firefighters, 14 New Events, Businesses Sen. Kean said that the ideal e- their own families, and dig their own roadways. At times like this, it may have less than three years’ experi- driver’s license program would allow driveways out. By 5 a.m. on Monday be difficult to understand that the ence, Battalion Chief Andy Stratton people to still use traditional plastic morning, everyone was back on duty. town is mobilizing its resources to said. “Our job is experience. I have to Joined Downtown CF In ’15 licenses if they want. He added that it I also want to brief residents on best address all the residents and throw as much training at them as CRANFORD — Last year, Down- new businesses will open in the next few would make one of the most-used some of the preparations that take all the 380 streets in as timely a possible,” he said. With Cranford town Cranford welcomed more new months. “In addition, several established government services more efficient place before a major weather event manner as possible with the equip- being situated in the center of Union businesses, continued public im- businesses moved to larger locations or and less costly. “Whenever possible, occurs. First, long before the pre- ment and resources available. To County it is heavily called upon for provements and launched several new underwent major renovations. These people should be able to access and dicted blizzard, the town is thinking be sure, there are many competing assistance from neighboring munici- events for visitors to the business investments are the surest sign of confi- use government services and infor- about such an event. Thanks to Police demands. Unfortunately, the plows palities. district. In 2015, five new restaurants dence in Cranford,” she added. mation in a convenient and efficient Chief [David] Wayman, the town has just can’t be on every street simul- The department reduces costs by opened. Downtown dining choices The residential population has also manner,” Sen. Kean said in a release. acquired numerous pieces of mili- taneously. working with other municipalities to now include Ambeli Greek Taverna, grown with the completion of Transit- “People are literally attached to their tary surplus equipment at no cost to To the residents who provided feed- share training and also by finding River and Rail Mexican Cantina, Ciao Oriented projects bringing more people phones and devices, with many of us help with any possible scenario. For back, both positive and negative, re- donations of equipment to use in train- Bello, Tablespoon and Siam Inn. within steps of stores, restaurants and opting for mobile forms of payment, example, once regular patrol vehicles garding plowing operations, thank ing, Mr. Stratton explained. The mini- New shops, like Anthem services. Riverfront at Cranford Sta- banking, credit and flight boarding were having difficulty navigating you. All comments received are wel- mum training he has budgeted for is Style+Accessories, Swimsuit Junc- tion includes nine retail businesses and passes, for example. Today’s action through the snow, the police immedi- come and all will be included in post- “not fluff,” he said, rather it is needed tion, Alfonso’s Pastry Shoppe and several offices, as well as 126 luxury puts New Jersey at the forefront of ately placed military surplus Hum- event reviews. Please be aware, how- “to keep my men safe.” River and Rail Wine and Spirits along apartments. Woodmont Station in new technology and innovation in the mers into service, ensuring patrols ever, that it would not be prudent for Surplus training, such as how to with several personal service busi- Cranford, which opened in the spring, safest way possible. We will be ahead were out throughout the blizzard. the town to maintain a higher level of respond in a flooding event, a rescue nesses like Arthur Murray Dance Stu- has a 100 percent occupancy rate. These of the curve and can learn from Iowa, Further, amongst other functions, the staffing or purchase the additional from ice, or a building collapse was dio, Esthetique Skin Care and Giggles, projects, along with Cranford Crossing which has implemented an e-driver’s Hummers are capable of assisting equipment to manage a snowfall event also requested. A second unit of EMT a modern take on children’s indoor built in 2005, are all within walking license pilot test, and Delaware, which with medical transportation. as may that may occur once every 20+ years. was also requested so to reduce costs play, are attracting people of all ages. distance of the train and businesses. has been pursuing the implementa- be needed. A military surplus heavy The town is well equipped to handle of firefighters going out on medical “These new businesses and other sig- The streets were bustling during tion of e-driver’s licenses.” duty tow truck acquired over the sum- the average snowfall of 23.8 inches calls as well as keeping the firefighter nificant investments and improvements, spring, summer and fall with lots of Sen. Kean also sponsored legisla- mer had to be used on numerous for the entire season. We received manpower up to take on fire related all contributed to a very successful year new events like Lego Night, giant side- tion signed into law in May that al- occasions to extricate stuck snow more than that amount in approxi- calls. and lower than average vacancy rate,” walk games, Yoga in the Street, con- lows drivers to display electronic plows and front-end loaders. Right mately 11 hours. “We are going out more and more Mayor Andis Kalnins said. The down- certs, Sip and Shop and outdoor farm proof of automobile insurance. before the snow, the mobile com- on these medical calls,” Chief Daniel town ended the year with a 96 percent market. The popular 8th Annual Scare- Sen. Kean, who serves as minority mand center was readied in the event Czeh said. The fire department has first floor occupancy rate. crow Stroll, with almost 100 scare- leader in the Senate, represents the of a power outage affecting our 9-1- See it all on the Web! seen a 6 percent increase year over Downtown Director Kathleen crows, drew a big audience and at- 21st Legislative District, which in- 1 system. The fire department in- year in the last two years, Lt. Mat- Miller Prunty said interest in down- tracted people from 74 towns in New cludes Westfield, Cranford, Garwood stalled chains on the wheels of its www.goleader.com thew J. Lubin said, and has received town remains very strong and several Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. and Mountainside engines. The DPW mounts plows on Digital Dental Radiography WOMEN’S HEART HEALTH FAIR Digital Dental Radiography has been around since the late 1980’s. When compared to Learn what need to know about and conventional x-rays, digital x-rays have many benefits. you women heart attacks 1. 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So how much exposure are you really getting from digital x-rays? Free gift of wine and chocolate! 1. 0.4 mrem one digital dental radiograph 2. 1.6 mrem check-up (4 bitewings) Call 908-654-5200 for more info or directions. 3. 7 mrem complete full mouth series of 18 digital x-rays (taken once every 3-5 years) 4. 1.5 mrems A panoramic radiograph.

Given these numbers, one can see that digital dental x-rays are very safe and expose you to less radiation than just breathing and well below the limits established by the EPA.

In light of this information, forgoing dental x-rays is ill-advised. Waiting until one has pain before consenting for a radiographic examination, more often than not, results in the need for a much more costly procedure than had the problem been diagnosed sooner. So help yourself. Allow your dentist to take radiographs and be your dental health professional. The Laser Dental Group P.C.

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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 Thanks for the Quick Thinking of DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Diction Deception Members of: The Westfield Fire Department Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce I want to thank Battalion Chief the electrical connection on the exte- with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association Ryan and his crew from the Westfield rior within one minute. The carbon rect. The others are made up. Are you sharp enough to discern this deception of Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Fire Department for their efficient monoxide was checked and deemed and quick response. Last week we safe. diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 arrived home at 12:30 a.m. after be- Then they called PSE&G directly ing out of town for a couple of days to and service was reconnected within guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 vidual. If you get three – word expert. If no heat and an electrical brownout. an hour. Thanks to the quick thinking you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at I was also concerned about a po- of the Westfield Department, a big free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 tential carbon monoxide situation problem was alleviated before the All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. with the blower not working on the pipes froze just as our cold snap and come from the board game Diction furnace. So I called the fire depart- Blizzard of 2016 was approaching. Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman ment. Thank you. Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER They arrived and after describing 1. Cracche – To scratch Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo Carol Hewit the problem, they figured out it was Westfield 2. Crispation – The act of curling, or COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION state of being curled Lauren S. Barr Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly 3. Perfricate – To rub thoroughly EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS Tiny Tim of Scotch Plains Says 4. Sparth – A battle ax or mace CHELONIAN SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe Thanks for Carol Night Support 1. Any fern or wallflower One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 The members of the Scotch Plains- assistance to children of Scotch Plains 2. In India, a disciple or novice Fanwood Tiny Tim Fund Board would and Fanwood in need of medical or 3. Pertaining to tortoises or turtles like to thank all those who partici- dental services, psychological test- 4. Having pincerlike claws, such as pated in the annual Carol Night event ing, prescriptions or medical sup- crabs or lobsters We’re Covered With Snow: on December 3 and made it a suc- plies and equipment. APOCRUSTIC cessful fundraiser for the organiza- The organization was established 1. An agnostic or non believer 2. An astringent or repellent tion. in 1983 and is run by a volunteer 3. Taking away or diminishing the Now, Where Does It All Go? Special thanks are extended to Mr. board of trustees comprised of resi- appetite Tom Britt, proprietor of the Stage dents of Scotch Plains and Fanwood 4. One given to falsehoods; prevarica- Last weekend winter storm Jonas, the inaugural (not that we’re getting anxious here). We probably House Inn and Tavern on Park Av- with diverse backgrounds in fields tions blizzard of 2015-2016, dumped an average of two haven’t seen the last of the white stuff. enue in Scotch Plains, who graciously such as education, medicine, reli- MILTER feet of snow across the northeast; some sections hit A potpourri of suggestions has been offered on invited us to use his restaurant as the gion, social work and business. Do- 1. To become milder, as the weather collection site for the donation canis- nations and/or referrals for assistance 2. To mix; mingle with more, others with less. While Jonas departed by how to deal with the piled snow from Jonas and other ters. He and his staff provided re- can be made in writing to: The Tiny 3. A male fish during breeding time Sunday, scores of area towns spent the remainder of potential storms that may come our way before the freshments and hospitality that were Tim Fund, Inc., P.O. Box 181, 4. A cornfield this week digging out from often huge snow drifts season is done. enjoyed by the caroling participants. Fanwood, N.J., 07023. PLEACH generated by powerful winds. One idea: Why not dump it locally, such as in the 1. To interweave, as branches of trees The Tiny Tim Fund is a non-profit Tiny Tim Board of Trustees 2. To flatten The depth of the snow complicated plowing ef- parking lot of the closed PathMark store on South organization that provides financial Scotch Plains 3. To saturate; soak forts for residents and government employees alike, Avenue in Garwood. 4. To rub thoroughly limiting street parking and rendering some munici- Another suggestion: somewhere along Route 22, Air Force One; That’s The Price Of pal lots inaccessible until midday on Monday. Train or better yet, a county park, such as Oak Ridge in See more letters on page 17 commuters were stymied in their ability to get to and Clark. How about one of the local parks or fields, or Running The United States from their jobs; even folks employed locally were at the athletic complex in Garwood? A reader of this paper recently criti- States, the leader of the greatest de- Letters to hard-pressed to find a parking spot. Parents juggled Other recommendations have included dumping cized the lack of “fair and balanced” mocracy on earth, to fly commercial the Editor schedules while schools were closed. Some parked the excess snow into the Rahway River or the Arthur (a Fox News slogan) reporting in and not be able to travel with some of cars remained immobile for an extended period, Kill. There are environmental factors involved with “New Jersey liberal papers.” The his relatives (as some of us some- surrounded or covered by packed snow. these options, of course, because of the salt mixed in reader felt that these papers “go after times do). As such, we the taxpayers Why Were School Lots Okay, we’re a hearty bunch, and we made it with the snow. But then again, storm sewers also lead [Governor Chris] Christie relent- foot the bill for the First Family to fly Plowed, But Not through the storm. This wasn’t our first rodeo, as to these waterways. lessly” yet never report about the on Air Force One. That’s the price of they say. Nevertheless, we’re still dealing with all We encourage the leaders of our local communi- costs of “outlandish” trips taken by running the United States. WF Train Station? Jonas left in his wake. Colossal mounds of snow ties to work together on finding the most effective the First Family. I am glad the aforementioned I am writing to voice my frustra- continued to dot the local landscape this week, solution to addressing the accumulated snow — He insinuates that the taxpayers reader and I can agree on the impro- tion at the lack of communication on particularly in areas where large lots had been plowed, perhaps a cooperative endeavor among neighboring are not only paying the bill, but that priety committed by Governor behalf of the town regarding the President Obama has been adding Christie and the close scrutiny given Westfield train station’s parking lot. and promise to be with us for a while yet. These towns in which cost and facilities could be shared. the costs of his family vacations to to him by our local media. I am also When I arrived at the train station frozen behemoths not only pose an inconvenience, While we hope another major storm is not right the “close to $9 trillion in debt [in- not a fan of the steadily growing Monday around 6:30 a.m. – it wasn’t but can create a safety hazard for pedestrians and around the corner, we can never know what Old Man curred] since 2008.” national debt, but I cannot attribute plowed. motorists by restricting visibility. Plus, we’re only at Winter has up his sleeve. The President receives a salary, set that solely to the Obama administra- There was absolutely no parking the tail end of January. Spring is still 53 days away Meanwhile, cheer for the sun and sublimation. by Congress, from which he pays for tion. available, which was extremely in- his family vacations (food and lodg- The government surplus left to us convenient. Not only was the train ing). So yes, we the people, the tax- by the Clinton administration and station not accessible, but I was told payers, pay the President’s salary, that Congress was wiped out by events that all school parking lots were State DOT, Local DPW Crews, and indirectly, his vacations. It is no begun during the George W. Bush plowed (although school was closed different than how my employer pays administration (the Afghan and Iraqi Monday). Can you please explain to me a salary from which I pay for my wars, the banking/mortgage crisis). me, why this decision was made? Among Those to Be Commended family vacations. These events caused our deficit to I understand that we received a Whether the First Family spends balloon well before 2008 (President significant amount of snow over a New Jersey and the tri-state area experienced one day morning. We are sure that, eventually, large their week at home around Washing- Bush’s last year; President Obama short period of time, therefore I’m of the largest blizzards in history this past weekend. mounds of piled-up snow will be moved to other ton, D.C. or whether the Obamas are was inaugurated in January 2009). sure all resources for snow removal The storm caused schools to be closed Monday and locations, such as parks, to alleviate blind spots for all vacationing in Hawaii, we the Until we can get our country out of were being utilized, however there Tuesday; some town government offices were shut motorists while also creating wider streets and more taxpayers pay for the Secret Service these wars and regulate Wall Street, was absolutely no communication to and municipal parking lots still were unplowed as of space in municipal parking lots. to protect them. we the taxpayers will have to pay Westfield residents letting them know Monday. Neighbors helped each other and listened At the state level, the DOT was out in force and Even if I disagree with a President’s these bills too. the train station would be closed to the advice of emergency management officials, Governors Chris Christie and Andrew Cuomo were politics and decisions, I would not Xavier Sanchez Monday morning. It would be ben- want the President of the United Scotch Plains eficial to residents to employ a com- all while our state Department of Transportation in contact on regional efforts such as the decision to munications plan that makes people (DOT) and local public works crews worked around shut bridges over the Hudson River into New York on County Sheriff Joseph Cryan aware of situations like this. There the clock to clear our roads and parking lots. Saturday afternoon as a safety precaution. are numerous communication tools While some may complain about the condition of Also, kudos to our fire and police departments. at the town’s disposal including but their residential streets and the fact parking lots were They had to be out in the storm to address such Pledges to Build on Progress not limited to: email, social media, not plowed at all or sufficiently, we believe workers emergencies as car fires and the Westfield Trader Last year was a year of change employment here at the Sheriff’s SMS, and phone. should be commended for their efforts thus far. Joe’s roof collapse. Union County also was out for the Union County Sheriff’s Of- Office, and their commitment as pri- Why was communication non ex- Clearing our local roads and highways of two feet of clearing roadways, as large storms require a regional fice, as I was sworn in to my first vate citizens to the communities they istent? snow is no small task. It tied up our local Westfield approach. full three-year term. We had a year live in and serve. I’ve reached out to the town nu- of progress, with arrests up almost Our Sheriff’s personnel are your DPW to the point where they did not get to clear the The public additionally receives our praise for merous times Monday and have yet 40 percent, the automation of our neighbors, and share the same val- to receive a call back, or email re- commuter parking lots near the train station until their patience following this storm as crews continue time and attendance systems, a full- ues all folks do. They are coaches sponse back. Was hoping if you Monday morning. The crews in our towns worked 36 to work to remove the snow. And thank you power scale training exercise for response of Little League baseball, softball, reached out – you might get a better hours straight before getting time to go home and companies for keeping the electricity on and all of us to an active shooter at the court- soccer, basketball and football for response regarding their communi- sleep before returning to snow-clearing efforts Mon- warm. house complex, the addition of re- our youth, and Big Brothers and cations plan. port management automation and Big Sisters here in Union County; Cara Tabatchnick GPS positioning in our cars and the they are troop leaders of Cub Scouts, Westfield start of implementation of body Boy Scouts, Brownies and Girl worn cameras. Scouts. Our personnel are mem- High School Math Quiz: We also welcomed over 1.2 mil- bers of numerous first aid squads, How many gallons of water fell in lion unique visitors to the courthouse volunteer fire departments and Jun- Union County during the blizzard? complex without incident or com- ior ROTC. plaint, transported over 15,000 pris- They are school class mothers, PTA oners with no incidents, and initiated members, they volunteer for beach a new commitment to training for our clean ups, volunteer with the com- officers and clerical personnel. munity foodbank in Hillside, rescue In addition to training our officers, dogs, volunteer at animal shelters we have significantly advanced the and participate with The Center for physical security of the courthouse Hope and Hospice. complex through improved security More than half of our employees screening processes and a new cam- contribute regularly to a variety of era and monitoring system. charities. Last year alone they do- Our ability to see and monitor all nated more than 100 pints of blood. areas within the courthouse complex The people I’m proud to lead are has been dramatically upgraded, pro- members of civic organizations such viding additional security for all con- as the Elks, the Knights of Colum- cerned. Also, in this past year we bus, VFW, American Legion and developed a new website (ucnj.org/ many more. They come to work as sheriff), developed the “Union professionals each day, perform ran- County Sheriff’s Office” mobile app dom acts of kindness more often than that is available for free download in I can list, and every day make Union both the Apple Store and the Play County and their communities a bet- Store for Android devices, and estab- ter place to live. Union County Freeholders lished a Facebook presence (Sheriff 2016 will provide more challenges Elizabeth, New Jersey (908) 527-4200 Joe Cryan). We welcome you to fol- for us, as each work day does. Build- Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected] low us, and we certainly solicit your ing on our foundation of success, I’m Bruce Bergen, chair input. confident we are ready to meet what [email protected] A source of pride for our office is may lie ahead. Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. our employees’ commitment to ex- Joseph Cryan (908) 527-4419 cellence and professionalism in their Sheriff, Union County [email protected]

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Linden. [email protected], [email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 28, 2016 Page 5 Resident Questions Scotch Plains’ Garwood Elected Officials Did What Police Director Plan Letters to the Editor They Were Elected To Do Last week we learned that Scotch ested in actually performing the job For those that are not aware, dollars without any negative impact Plains’ municipal management and will apply. In 2015, Westfield Residents Had Garwood Republican Club President to services. political leadership are yet again in- To the extent permitted by state Sal Piarulli is a marketing consultant. It is obvious Mr. Piarulli is less tent on fast-tracking something of law, the ordinance ought to require 220 Newborn Babies Sadly, marketing skills do not equal interested in truth and more inter- major importance to the town. This that the manager’s decision to hire or The Westfield Board of Health met cases. Two cases concerned tobacco truth and substance. In looking at the ested in twisting facts into marketing time it is the idea that Scotch Plains fire someone as the police director be on January 11 for its annual reorgani- sales to minors, two concerned air- world of social media, I am quite for his fellow GOPers as seen in his no longer needs a chief of police and confirmed by the town council (just zation meeting. One new member, borne lead contamination by painters honestly disgusted by what I see the recent tirade of posts on the Demo- instead needs a “police director,” with like the U.S. Senate confirms impor- Jaclyn Kirna, was appointed by the and one concerned a restaurant in- Republicans turning our small, lovely cratic page. the director having authority over the tant presidential appointments.) Mayor with approval of Town Coun- spection. In each of these the health town of Garwood into: A town where He claims we are “giving Fanwood police department. These decisions should not be solely cil. Thomas O’Neill, Dr. Maria department’s actions were upheld by spin trumps facts for the benefit of a $40,000 to borrow something.” He Our police department is well run within the discretion of the town LoGrippo and Dr. David Weinman the court. One case involved both few. knows full well that Garwood pays and good at its job, so where this idea manager. were reappointed. The Board re- engendering mosquito breeding, I follow the Facebook pages of Fanwood $40,000 per year, which is came from is a bit of a mystery. No While involving the political sphere elected me as president and Mr. which was upheld by the court, and both political parties in town. The mainly for administration sharing. public discussion was scheduled in these decisions runs a risk of politi- O’Neill as vice-president. lack of proof of garbage service, Garwood Democrats page recently The downsizing from a full-time su- ahead of the introduction of the po- cal shenanigans, it might serve as a In 2015, Westfield residents had which was dismissed as part of a plea posted something positive about cost- perintendent at $110,000 per year to lice director ordinance. counterweight to a politically ori- 220 newborn babies, almost the same bargain. savings from the use of Fanwood’s paying $40,000 to Fanwood for a There must have been substantial ented town manager. Town council as last year. There were 92 marriages The Board recommends that resi- Toro machine to make clearing certified public works manager to negative non-public feedback because members are subject to re-election among residents, an increase of 12 or dents should be prepared for the next Garwood Borough sidewalks during supervise Garwood part-time, saves town management and political lead- by Scotch Plains residents and that 15 percent. Another 50 marriages severe weather emergency. Make or snow storms easier. We clearly did Garwood $70,000. That is simple ership removed the ordinance from hopefully will cause them to take the occurred in town among nonresidents. restock your disaster supply kit with not have to purchase this equipment, math. the agenda at the last minute and town’s interests into account. One hundred seventy-seven residents at least a three days supply:1) water, which means it saved tax money. In addition to saving $70,000 announced that it will instead be con- Lastly, since the director position died, a decrease of 17 or 9 percent. one gallon per person per day; 2) I have seen our DPW out there strictly on administrative costs, sidered at next week’s council meet- is essentially a new layer of manage- Seventeen residents were reported nonperishable food; 3) medications; snow blowing around the municipal Garwood is saving money on equip- ing. ment between the police department with Lyme disease in 2015, making it and 4) flashlight and radio, with bat- building in past years, so this is obvi- ment. We didn’t have to spend money Doing a little research, I’ve learned and the town government, the coun- the most common reportable com- teries. Also, please have a plan to aid ously more efficient which represents to purchase our own Toro to clear that a “police director” in New Jersey cil should examine whether it is ap- municable disease in town; we will family members, take care of pets, even further savings (time is money snow from sidewalks, to winterize is a civilian position. The director is propriate to reduce the town address Lyme disease in the near and safely shut off utilities. Finally, if to use a marketing catchphrase). the irrigation system at the recreation not a sworn officer and does not have manager’s compensation. future. Four residents were reported you use a portable generator, plan to Although skeptical at first about complex and many more items which police powers. He or she can’t carry It seems likely that the director will with pertussis (whooping cough), one locate it in a well-ventilated space the deal with Fanwood for adminis- are now available to us as part of the a firearm under the same rules as supervise the police department much with chickenpox and one mumps. No away from your house. trative and equipment sharing, I am deal. does a sworn officer, can’t drive a as the manager does now. (If this isn’t residents had measles, rubella (Ger- Please have your heating system pleased to see it is working. My gar- We can also use their equipment police car, can’t conduct traffic stops, the case, then it is pretty hard to see man measles), diphtheria or tetanus, checked and have a functioning bat- bage has still been picked up twice when ours is down, such as the leaf can’t make arrests, can’t issue fire- what the point is of this idea, unless attesting to the effectiveness of these tery-operated carbon monoxide alarm per week without fail, leaves were vacuum this past fall. How is this in arm permits, can’t generally request it’s so that someone not a sworn of- vaccines. The Westfield Regional in your home. Carbon monoxide from picked up in a timely manner and any way not a win for the taxpayers or read criminal investigative reports ficer can get hired to do a small por- Health Department will continue its a generator or heater can initially now snow is being cleared just as of Garwood? or criminal histories, generally can’t tion of the chief’s job, which seems childhood and adult vaccination pro- cause headache, nausea and dizzi- well as any other year. This reaffirms Our elected officials did what they be in charge of investigations, cannot pretty dumb to me.) The police de- grams. ness and can be deadly. something I, along with many other were elected to do: Make tough deci- have access to internal affairs investi- partment is about 20 percent of the Eighteen residents had bacterial The health department is sponsor- residents, always believed to be true sions for the benefit of the taxpayer. gative files, may not have access to town’s operations by dollars, even infections that are often foodborne, ing health screenings with — Garwood has a top notch DPW. The DPW has proved the greatness confidential police reports or other after last year’s police budget cuts. If such as campylobacter, coliform, sal- OverlookMedical Center at the Over- The Republican Club President has of their service is thanks to all of the confidential law enforcement docu- taxpayers will be paying more than monella and shigella. The Health look Downtown Center, 357 Spring- accused the Democrats of “patroniz- seven full-time laborers and not a ments, nor may he or she access the $100,000 a year for someone to take Department will enhance its restau- field Avenue, in Summit. Cholesterol ing” the DPW staff by highlighting single individual. police department’s computer termi- on a big chunk of the town manager’s rant inspections with new tools for screening will be on Monday, Febru- these cost savings, which is abso- Thank you to the men of the nal for the New Jersey Crime Infor- current responsibilities, then the surveillance. ary 1, and bone density screening on lutely ridiculous. It is in fact the Re- Garwood DPW for all you do. mation Center or for the National manager’s compensation should be In December, 15 retail food estab- Monday, February 8, both from 10 publicans who have been patroniz- Vincent Kearney Crime Information Center. A “chief reduced. The council should not ex- lishments were inspected and 14 were a.m. to 1 p.m. for a $10 charge each. ing the men that do the actual labor Garwood of police” can do all of these things. pect taxpayers to foot the bill for two satisfactory. One restaurant was con- Free blood pressure and diabetes — picking up garbage, filling pot- I’d like to make four specific sug- salaries when only one will be doing ditionally satisfactory, its third in a screenings will also be available. For holes, snow plowing, etc. — by stat- Chamber of Commerce gestions if the council continues down the work. row, and will be called to a Board more information and to register, ing they needed a full-time superin- this path. Rich Fortunato hearing in February. please contact the Overlook Com- tendent to supervise them 40 hours a Announces Seminar The ordinance should require the Scotch Plains In 2015, the Board had six court munity Health Department at 1-800- week to be successful. They have Greater Westfield Area Chamber director to live in Scotch Plains. Our 247-9580. been doing a spectacular job as al- of Commerce will present a Winter current police chief lives in town. I Kean to Speak At Information about all of the ways, even after this shared service Seminar Speaker Series at The Cross- don’t think the chief was required to Department’s activities is available at agreement passed in the summer and roads, 78 North Avenue, Garwood do so under the law, but presumably School Choice Summit www.westfieldnj.gov/health. The the full-time superintendent was from 5 to 7:30 p.m., February 15, we can require a civilian director to complete minutes of the January 11 eliminated. featuring Jim Charette, “The Answer do so, within a reasonable period of Senate Republican Leader Tom to ensure all children have access to meeting will be posted after review For those pledging in their cam- is Yes, But First You Have to Ask.” time after appointment. Having the Kean, Jr. (R-21st, Westfield) will serve quality education, regardless of where and approval at our February 1 meet- paign to “make government do more The seminar includes a buffet sup- police director actually live in Scotch as a speaker and member of a bipar- they live. ing, which starts at 5:30 p.m. in the with less,” the Republicans should per. The Cost for GWACC Members Plains obviously would be a benefit tisan panel of legislators at the New The summit will held this Friday, municipal building. At that meeting, thank the Democrats and fellow Re- is $30; for nonmembers: $40. There for residents. Jersey School Choice Summit at Saint January 29, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. we will discuss our goals for 2016. As publican Mike Martin for making the is an additional charge of $10 at the The ordinance should require the Peter’s University. Senator Kean will speak at 9:45 always, the public is invited to attend. difficult decision this deal needed. door without a reservation. To pur- director to do the job full-time. It In commemoration of National a.m. They’ve successfully streamlined chase tickets, go to GWACCNJ.com School Choice Week, the annual con- Saint Peter’s is located at 47 Lawrence Budnick, MD, MPH should be clear that the director may President, Westfield Bd. of Health government and saved us taxpayer or call (908) 233-3021. not also be employed elsewhere, ference sheds light on solutions for Glenwood Avenue in Jersey City. The whether part-time, as a consultant, on strengthening New Jersey’s public summit will be held in the Duncan a per diem basis or otherwise. The job education system. 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They spent many happy years together ary 20, 2016. erything she saw there and held her Was Presbyterian Church Trustee “Bernie” was born on October 29, in Westfield, Jay Peak, Vt. and at their Born September 30, 1920, in Bible open on her lap at every site. Lynn Baird Tipson died on Mon- until he was shot down, hospitalized 1923 in Newburgh, N.Y., where she condo at Mariner Sands in Stuart, Fla. Flushing, N.Y., she was the daugh- Marjorie loved living in day, January 18, in Basking Ridge, and sent to a German prison camp grew up. After graduating from Vir- She and Bill spent their twilight years ter of the late Lloyd and Elizabeth Cranford; she enjoyed the friend- N.J., at the age of 96. until liberation. ginia Intermont College she met the at Fellowship Village in Basking (Knapp) Dressner. liness of the local shopkeepers, the He was born in He is survived by his love of her life and father of her four Ridge, prior to his passing. In 1938 Marjorie attended architecture of the large old homes, Westfield, where his fa- wife of 74 years, Yvonne children, Bob Davies. Bernice and Bernice is survived by her four Ursinus College in Collegeville, and especially the happiness she ther was Mayor in 1928- Gaston Tipson; four chil- Bob lived in several towns in central children, Dwight Davies and his wife, Pa. where she met the love of her felt on her beloved river walks. 29, and resided there, ex- dren, Lynn Jr. of New Jersey before settling in Jennifer, of Richmond Hill, Ga., Pat life, William Howard (Gus) Almost daily for the past five cept for the war years, Gettysburg, Pa., Westfield in 1957. Davies and his wife, Sharon, of Avon, Gushard, from Philadelphia, Pa. years, Marjorie would go around until 1967. He served on Frederick of She was involved in numerous civic Conn., Jeff Davies of Ponte Vedra, In 1942 they were married and the block between “the boats” and the Board of Trustees of Moorestown, N.J., David and recreational groups as well as Fla. and Jody Ketcham of Fayson spent the next 47 years enjoying the 9/11 Memorial Park, chatting The Presbyterian Church of Glenside, Pa. and Suzy being a long-term member of Echo Lakes, N.J. She also is survived by their home on Staten Island, N.Y., easily for a few minutes with and in Westfield. Mr. Tipson Hall of Milford, Ohio; 11 Lake Country Club. Bernie was a five grandchildren, Devin, Drew, Rob, and their farmhouse in waving a hearty hello to those she was a retired business grandchildren and nine loving and supportive mother to her Kim and Bryce, and was predeceased Paintersville, Pa. Over the years met along the way. She would note executive and a 1941 great-grandchildren. active four children, and a good friend by her beloved granddaughter, Casey she taught Sunday school, was a the level of the river water, count graduate of Princeton A funeral service will to many with whom she golfed, Ketcham. Bernie also has six great- Cub Scout den mother, volunteered the number of geese and ducks, University. He also at- Lynn B. Tipson be held at 2 p.m. on Sat- bowled, played bridge, traveled and grandchildren, Bob, Kelley, Hannah, in local political campaigns, and and call “woof woof” to every pass- tended the Hill School urday, January 30, at St. generally had barrels of fun. In the Katie, Sarah and Drew. was in charge of distribution of the ing dog. Marjorie had a deep faith and later received an MBA from Mark’s Episcopal Church in Bask- early 1970s Bernie and Bob moved Bernie’s family would like to offer a film Jesus to churches on Staten in God and never stopped thanking New York University. ing Ridge, with burial at Fairview to Durban, South Africa, on assign- special thanks to the staff at Fellowship Island. She made an excellent pot Him for all His mercies towards Mr. Tipson served in the Army Air Cemetery in Westfield. ment with Chicago Bridge and Iron. Village, which took wonderful care of roast dinner every Sunday. her throughout her life. Corps during World War II and pi- January 28, 2016 Tragically, just before their return to her, especially Jean and Mike. Bernice Gus died in September 1989. She is survived by a daughter, loted 11 missions in a B-24 bomber the States in 1976, Bob was killed in will be buried in Westfield in a private Marjorie spent the years since his Linda (Lawrence), of Westfield, an automobile accident. ceremony on Monday, February 1. passing living in their townhouse in and two sons, Wayne and Robert Bernie returned to Westfield and Donations in Bernice’s memory Cranford, N.J., temporary quarters (Elizabeth); nine grandchildren later married Ted Klein, an old friend can be made to the Frost Valley YMCA they bought in 1983 to ease the tran- and five great-grandchildren. she had known from Echo Lake for in Claryville, N.Y. For online expres- sition before his retirement and their Funeral arrangements have been Mountainside Library Lists many years. Sadly, Ted passed away sions of sympathy to the family, please permanent move to Paintersville. As entrusted to Gray Memorial Funeral from cancer. After some time she re- visit www.grayfuneralhomes.com. Marge would tell everyone, their Home, 12 Springfield Avenue, newed her friendship with Bill Dodds, January 28, 2016 temporary quarters has served her Cranford, N.J. Go to Programs For February now for more than 30 years, and she grayfuneralhomes.com for condo- MOUNTAINSIDE — The classical dance and the sounds of an- expects Gus will sternly question lences. Interment will be at the Lind Mountainside Public Library has ancient musical instruments. Shen Yun her, “What took you so long?,” when Memorial Cemetery in Lewistown, Pa. nounced its calendar of programs for Promotions International, a non-profit Scotch Plains Rescue Squad: she sees him again. January 28, 2016 February. organization with a mission to revive Tuesday Night Movies will include authentic Chinese culture, is sponsor- Mr. Holmes (PG) on February 2, ’71 ing this event. Stay Safe While Shoveling (PG-13) on February 9, Seabiscuit “Friday Operas on Film Series” is SCOTCH PLAINS — The cold breath, stop right away. If you experi- (PG-13) on February 16, and The scheduled for February 12 at 1 p.m., temperatures are here, and last week- ence any pains in your chest, jaw, arms American President (PG-13) on Feb- sponsored by the T. Robel Hill Founda- end saw major blizzard conditions or shoulders, be aware that you may be ruary 23. The films begin at 6:30 tion and presented by Mena Clemson. across the nation’s East Coast. Al- having a heart attack and call 911. p.m., except for Seabiscuit, which The Pearl Fishers, by Georges Bizet, though it looks nice while falling, So take the necessary precautions, starts at 6 p.m. will be presented this month. This re- removing snow from sidewalks, and have a safe and enjoyable winter. Brown Bag Academy: The Great cording, performed at the Teatro La porches and driveways is hard work. The Scotch Plains Rescue Squad is a Courses will continue on Mondays at Fenice di Venezia and conducted by Many people will grab their shov- volunteer organization of Neighbors 1:15 p.m. with “A History of European Marcello Viotti in 2004, stars Annick els and head out to clear the snow Helping Neighbors. With over 90 vol- Art.” This course will end on February Massis and Yasu Nakajima. without giving it much thought. How- unteers, we answer calls not only in 29, after which a new Great Course will “Saturday Musical Getaways” will ever, even if you are fairly healthy, Scotch Plains but in surrounding towns be selected. Participants are asked to be featured February 13 at 2 p.m. The cold temperatures can increase heart as well when needed. Besides answer- bring their lunch; coffee, tea and cook- City Winds Trio, a professional cham- rate and blood pressure, while con- ing calls, the public will see squad ies will be served for dessert. ber group consisting of flute, oboe stricting arteries and decreasing blood ambulances at many special events held “Journey to the Ancient Middle and bassoon, will perform Ragtime flow. This can lead to serious cardio- in town, such as Scotch Plains Day, the Kingdom” will be presented on Thurs- music from composers Scott Joplin vascular issues. According to the Memorial Day Parade, high school foot- day, February 4, at 7 p.m. For the past and Charles “Lucky” Roberts. This National Safety Council, snow shov- ball games, and the summer concerts 5,000 years, China has amassed a di- program will include live music, move- eling is responsible for thousands of on the Village Green. Squad personnel verse legacy of heroes, myths and ment games, introduction to rhythms injuries and as many as 100 deaths in also are available to provide demon- values that still resonate in the present. and a chance to try a percussion in- the United States each year. strations for Boy Scout and Girl Scout An audio-visual presentation will take strument. Through its educational pro- Shoveling is a strenuous activity, troops, clubs and any other group that attendees on a journey spanning thou- gram Musical Innovations, City Winds and requires preparation just like any may be interested in what the squad sands of years of traditional culture, Trio introduces young children to clas- other exercise. It is important to dress does. In addition, the squad lends out sical music and the instruments found in layers, warm up and stretch muscles, wheelchairs, crutches, canes and other LUNCHES TO SHARE...Members of the College Club of Fanwood-Scotch ESL Classes to Begin within an orchestra. and to wait a while after eating or assorted medical equipment free of Plains display bagged lunches they prepared for the Salvation Army program “Guided Meditation for Inner smoking. Also, remember to stay hy- charge. Individuals are invited to reach entitled “Sharing Lunches.” This outreach effort was conducted in honor of Dr. At First Baptist Peace” will be offered Thursday, Feb- drated by drinking water, just like you out to the squad if there is something Martin Luther King, Jr., whose birthday was observed January 18 and who WESTFIELD — The First Baptist ruary 18, at 7:30 p.m. During this would do during any exercise. advocated service to others. the squad can do for them, at Church of Westfield, located at 170 monthly program, participants are While shoveling, do only a small [email protected] Elm Street, will begin ESL (English invited to explore and experience section at a time and pace yourself, or call (908) 322-2103 for non-emer- as a Second Language) classes on evidence-based meditation tech- especially if the snow is dense and gencies. College Club Honors MLK Tuesday, February 16. These classes niques for inner peace, overall well- heavy. Lift with your legs while keep- will run for eight weeks. being and stress reduction. This ing your back straight to avoid any Contributing Author: Susan Beginner to Advanced classes will month, Sally Younghans will teach a Baldani, a member of the Scotch sprains or strains. If at any time you feel Plains Rescue Squad. By ‘Sharing Lunches’ be offered. The cost is $10. Interested self-guided meditation technique us- light-headed, nauseous, or short of persons are asked to call the church ing visualization and prompts. FANWOOD/SCOTCH PLAINS sembled the bagged lunches for office at (908) 233-2278. To register for these programs, visit — In an effort to honor and re- delivery to the Salvation Army unit Tutors also are needed. No special the library or call (908) 233-0115. Westfield Hist. Soc. to Hold spond to one of Dr. Martin Luther in Plainfield. degree is required. Individuals seek- The Mountainside Public Library is King, Jr.’s inspirational sayings, The College Club performs a ing to serve as tutors also are asked to located at 1 Constitution Plaza, “Life’s most persistent and urgent monthly outreach initiative to ad- call the church office. Mountainside. Program on Morris Canal question is, ‘What are you doing dress local community needs and WESTFIELD — The Westfield the progress along the Morris Canal for others?’”, the College Club of also offers, on the third Monday in Historical Society will host a presen- Greenway that borders the canal. Fanwood-Scotch Plains made 70 the months of September through tation on Friday, February 5, entitled Mr. Barth has served on the board bagged lunches for the Salvation April, free programs at The Chelsea “The Morris Canal: A Journey in of the Canal Society of New Jersey Army program called “Sharing at Fanwood on various topics that Pictures” by Robert Barth, past presi- for 30 years and was the president for Lunches.” are open to the public. dent of the Canal Society of New seven. He also serves on the board of The Salvation Army has sup- The next program, on February Jersey. the D&R Canal Watch, planning ported those in need in the United 15, will spotlight local historian Mr. Barth will take attendees on a hikes, bicycle rides and other events. States without discrimination for George Pierson, who will present tour of the Morris Canal, using his- He and his wife, Linda, enjoy cruis- more than 130 years, through a stories of two veterans of the toric photographs. The canal was a ing (at the leisurely pace of four miles variety of services ranging from American Civil War. While sol- unique engineering marvel that ran per hour) on the historic canals of providing food for the hungry and diers in the same conflict, they had across the highlands of New Jersey, England, Scotland, France, Canada relief for disaster victims to assis- very different experiences and near the path of present-day Interstate and other countries. tance for the disabled, elderly, memories about the United States Route 80. It overcame more changes The program will be held at 7:30 homeless and ill and opportunities and its struggles from 1860 to 1865. in elevation than any other transporta- p.m. in the Community Room of the for underprivileged children. For more information about the tion canal ever built. The canal’s main Westfield Municipal Building, lo- The lunch bags contained a sand- club’s monthly programs, go to water source was Lake Hopatcong at cated at 425 East Broad Street. Light wich, small snack of chips, pret- collegeclubfsp-org.doodlekit.com. an elevation today of 924 feet above refreshments will be served. This pro- zels or granola, a piece of fruit, a sea level. Most of the elevation changes gram is free and open to the public; juice box and a few cookies. Club Probitas Verus Honos were accomplished through the use of there is a suggested donation of $5 members donated supplies and as- 23 inclined planes, and these were per person to help offset costs and world-renowned structures that were support the work of the Westfield FEBRUARY 2016 partially copied on planes in Japan, Historical Society. For more infor- Poland and Nova Scotia. mation, call the Westfield Historical EVENTS AT THE WESTFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY Attendees also will learn about the Society at (908) 654-1794 or contact 550 East Broad Street, Westfield 908.789.4090 www.wmlnj.org importance of Waterloo Village and [email protected]. Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Friday & Saturday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Sundays Hours 1:00 - 5:00 pm Closed February 15 for Presidents’ Day Fanwood Presby. Invites All PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS (Check website for sign up information) 2/4 7:00 pm Computer Class: Genealogy on the Web (advanced level) FRIENDLY VISIT...The Westfield Junior Optimists recently brought plants to Sunrise Assisted Living in Westfield and visited with the residents. Any student For Ash Wednesday, Lent 2/5 1:30 pm TGIF! Edison: The Father of Invention (video) who would like more information on the club is asked to contact J. Mack Rembisz FANWOOD — The Fanwood Pres- information, call the church office or Mitch Bryk at Westfield High School.” 2/6 2:00 pm Life in an Edwardian Manor by Judith Krall-Russo byterian Church, located at 74 S. at (908) 889-8891, e-mail Martine Avenue, invites everyone to [email protected] or check 2/10 7:00 pm Keith Franklin Jazz-presented by WML Foundation its Ash Wednesday Service and the website at fanwoodpc.org. LAW OFFICES OF Lenten Soup and Devotions program. 2/11 7:00 pm 1776 in NJ-Struggle for Independence-By Donald Peck The Ash Wednesday service will AARP to Gather take place on February 10, at 7:30 2/12 1:30 pm TGIF! Mystery Gorillas (video) ROBERT G. STAHL, LLC p.m., in the sanctuary. It will in- Monday Evening 2/19 1:30 pm TGIF! Washington the Warrior (video) clude a brief message, commun- WESTFIELD — Westfield Area ion, choral music and the imposi- AARP Chapter 4137 will hold its 2/20 2:00 pm Lincoln Center Local: Kristin Chenoweth “Dames of B’way” tion of ashes. next meeting on Monday, February The Lenten “Soup and Devo- 1, beginning at 1 p.m. It will take 2/24 7:00 pm Armchair Art Tour-Eternal Spring-Art Prof. Michael Norris tions” will be held on Wednesdays place at the Scotch Hills Country 2/26 1:30 pm TGIF! Classic Movie Week: “Casablanca” from February 17 through March Club, located at the intersection of 15, starting at 6:30 p.m., with soup, Jerusalem Road and Plainfield Av- 2/27 1:30 pm Backyard Gardening Basics with Karen Camden salad and bread in the dining room. enue in Scotch Plains. Visitors are asked to enter through Kevin Madden, president of Mad- PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN (Check website for sign up information) the McDermott Place door. Partici- den Wealth Advisors, will be the guest 2/2, 9, 16, 23 1:00 pm Afternoon Fun for 4’s & 5’s Storytime MOTOR VEHICLE TICKETS • DWI • DRUGS IN CAR pants will watch the Passion and speaker. His firm provides invest- STATE AND MUNICIPAL CRIMINAL COURT MATTERS - Easter components of the mini-se- ment management and wealth and 2/2 7:00 pm Scavenger Hunt-no age limit, must be able to read ries “Jesus of Nazareth,” along with retirement advisory services. Mr. excerpts from the new movie Risen. Madden will talk about income plan- 2/3, 10, 17, 24 10:30 am Time for 3’s Storytime1 CALL US TO SPEAK WITH OUR TEAM OF Small group discussions will fol- ning, tax strategies and estate and 2/4, 11, 18, 25 10:30 am 2’s on Thursday Storytime FORMER PROSECUTORS WHO CAN HELP. low and will conclude at or before legacy planning. 8 p.m. Participants will take a trip The chapter’s business meeting, re- 2/5, 12, 19, 26 10:00 am Playgroup for Babies (up to 23 months) CERTIFIED CRIMINAL TRIAL ATTORNEYS for a theater screening of Risen on freshments and fellowship will follow Saturday, March 19. this presentation. Because the chapter’s 2/9 6:30 pm Evening LEGO Club (grades 1-5) 220 St. Paul Street, Westfield, NJ The Fanwood Presbyterian main charitable endeavor is contribu- Church welcomes all who would tions to the Westfield Food Pantry, 2/12 3:45 pm Chess Club for Kids-no age limit, but must know 908.301.9001 • www.stahlesq.com like to join the congregation at any members are asked to bring a non- how the pieces move of its services and events. For more perishable food item to the meeting. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 28, 2016 Page 7 Westfield Library to Look At Edwardian Manor Life WESTFIELD — The Westfield Victorian Christmas customs. Memorial Library will present “Life Library hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9 in an Edwardian Manor” on Satur- p.m., Monday through Thursday; day, February 6, at 2 p.m. The library 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Satur- is located at 550 East Broad Street. day; and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The Guest speaker Judith Krall-Russo library will be closed on Monday, will present the program, which was February 15, for Presidents’ Day. inspired by the popular and criti- For more information on library cally-acclaimed television series programs and services, call (908) 789- “Downton Abbey.” The show has 4090, visit the library’s website, sparked interest in the Edwardian era, wmlnj.org, and sign up for the when King Edward VII reigned in the monthly e-newsletter, “Library United Kingdom. Loop,” or stop by the library for a It was a time of great disparity copy of its award-winning, quarterly between the haves and the have-nots. newsletter, “Take Note.” STRONG SHOWING...Social Justice Matters of Scotch Plains-Fanwood marked Wealthy aristocrats owned huge Martin Luther King Day January 18 with a Solidarity Walk to foster equality and manor houses, and reveled in luxury, Caregivers Meeting challenge racism. Pictured are the first participants among the 40 on the two-mile KADIMA CARES...Members of the Kadima youth group chapter at Congrega- leisure and extravagance. The rich walk from St. John’s Baptist Church to the Scotch Plains Public Library. Forty tion Beth Israel in Scotch Plains prepare sandwiches in the synagogue’s kitchen expected their every whim to be in- To Be Held Monday additional people joined them at the library for a talk on social and cultural for the Second Street Youth Center in Plainfield. Pictured, from left to right, are: dulged, and all their daily needs to be WESTFIELD — A support group competency. Josh Friedson, Matt Sabony, Ross Bernstein, Congregation Beth Israel’s Kadima fulfilled, by the lower class of do- for those caring for elderly or chroni- advisor; and Samantha Bates. mestic servants. cally ill loved ones meets on the first Ms. Krall-Russo is a regular lec- non-holiday Monday of each month, Gregg F. Clyne Foundation turer and seminar organizer across the at 7:30 p.m., in the parish center of Temple Kadima Group Makes state. She has extensive knowledge of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church food and beverage customs, particu- on Lamberts Mill Road in Westfield. To Hold Benefit Dinner larly the history and ceremony of tea, The next meeting of the group will WESTFIELD — The Gregg F. scholarship awards given by the Foun- Sandwiches For Youth Ctr. and has melded this information into be held on February 1. These are Clyne Memorial Foundation, Inc. dation comes from the fundraiser din- SCOTCH PLAINS — Middle- sored by the United Synagogue of historical programs. In the past she information and sharing sessions. (GFCMF) has announced that its ner galas, but beginning in 2017, the school students at Congregation Beth Conservative Judaism. Congrega- has spoken at the library regarding For more information, call Marilyn fundraiser/dinner will take place this GFCMF will make an annual appeal Israel prepared sandwiches for tion Beth Israel’s Kadima chapter Asian tea customs and Colonial and Ryan at (908) 232-1214. year on Saturday, March 12, while for help so that Mr. Clyne’s mission Plainfield’s Second Street Youth meets once a month either at the also revealing changes in the and dream will continue. Going for- Center on January 13, during a meet- synagogue or at outside venues, organization’s future fund-raising ward, the scholarship grant amount ing of their youth group, Kadima. and offers pre-teens social, cul- endeavors. The benefit dinner will will be determined by donations re- The pre-teens took part in the tural and community outreach op- begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Gran Centu- ceived. Current scholarship recipients synagogue’s monthly sandwich- portunities. rions, located at 440 Madison Hill will not be affected by this change. making program to provide after- Congregation Beth Israel’s So- Road, Clark. The Foundation is fully committed to school snacks for school-age par- cial Action Committee will prepare “While the fundraiser dinner ga- honor its four-year promise to them. ticipants at the youth center. The sandwiches again on the following las, supported by friends, family and Since the next fundraiser is on Mr. Second Street Youth Center Foun- Wednesday evenings: February 10, merchants for the past eight years, Clyne’s birthday, and the 10-year dation is a multipurpose, non-profit March 9, April 13 and May 11. To have been extremely successful and anniversary of his passing occurring organization that provides educa- volunteer to make sandwiches, or rewarding, it was a painful and dif- shortly thereafter, the GFCMF is hop- tional, vocational, cultural and rec- to deliver sandwiches to the youth ficult decision that the March 12, ing to make the March 12 event “the reational activities for youth in the center the next day, contact Laurie 2016 dinner gala will be the last of biggest and best celebration ever,” Plainfield community. Woog at [email protected]. its kind,” stated George and Mary his parents stated. Congregation Beth Israel’s So- Congregation Beth Israel is lo- Ann Clyne, Gregg’s parents. Mr. Clyne’s Foundation dinner cial Action Committee organizes cated at 18 Shalom Way, at the cor- As in the past, Mr. and Mrs. Clyne fundraiser “never lost momentum the sandwich-making events, which ner of Martine Avenue, in Scotch visited many of downtown Westfield’s since its inception, and it is hopeful are open to all congregants, as well Plains. For more information on establishments petitioning the mer- that this fundraiser will end on a as interested family members and Congregation Beth Israel’s Kadima chants for help, and once again, they huge high,” said George and Mary Photo courtesy of The Westfield Historical Society “were met with generous, kind and Ann Clyne. friends. chapter, contact Gail Beckman REMEMBER WHEN?...Did you know? Westfield once had a trolley! On Sep- Kadima is the international Buchbinder, education director of loving hearts,” the Clynes said. Gift For more information about the tember 10, 1935, Car No. 2286 gets ready to turn right onto Prospect Street from certificates/cards and merchandise GFCMF, the scholarship program youth organization for Jewish pre- Congregation Beth Israel, at (908) Brightwood Avenue. teens in grades 6 through 8, spon- 889-1830. were donated for the many raffle prize and/or to obtain tickets to the Probitas Verus Honos baskets at the fundraiser. fundraiser, visit Seniors Announce The main source of revenue for greggclynefoundation.com. Valentine Luncheon MOUNTAINSIDE — The Se- The Law Office of nior Citizen Club of Mountainside will host its annual Valentine’s Day Luncheon on Friday, February 12, Francis M. Smith, ESQ. at noon. It will be held at the Span- ish Tavern, located at 1239 Route 22, East, Mountainside. The luncheon menu will consist of soup of the day, sangria, choice INJURED? of chicken, salmon, filet tips or paella for the entrée, and coffee, decaffeinated coffee and tea, plus a choice of three desserts. LEARN YOUR RIGHTS IN PLAIN ENGLISH The cost is $28 for club members and $30 for non-members. Checks should be made payable to FUN EVENING...Needle Nite participants share quilting and conversation at the the “Senior Citizen Club of group’s January meeting at the Fanwood Presbyterian Church. The group will Do you really want to deal with meet next on Friday, February 5, at 7:30 p.m. Pictured, from left to right, are: Mountainside.” For further infor- Jackie Kao, Janet Greak and Linda Bauvelt. mation, call Eve Vitale at (908) the insurance companies yourself? 789-8568. Needle Nite Session I can help. 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Andrews ’89 Schol- Committee has announced that Frank Overlook Medical Center in Sum- University’s 28th Annual Fairfield arship in May of 2005 to commemo- McGovern of Cranford has been mit. Awards Dinner, “Celebrating a Tra- rate their fellow alumnus Michael named Grand Marshal of the 20th The grand marshal traces his Irish dition of Opportu- Andrews, who died during Annual Union County roots to County Cavan via nity.” It will be held the September 11, 2001 at- Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. County Cork, and Coun- on Thursday, March tacks on the World Trade Mr. McGovern has been ties Kerry and West Meath. 31, at the Grand Center. To date, nearly involved with the Union Mr. McGovern, the Hyatt New York in $500,000 has been raised County Saint Patrick’s Day general manager of New York City. in Mr. Andrews’ honor at Parade for more than 17 power delivery and in- The Fairfield an annual golf outing and years, serving as the frastructure for Electri- Awards Dinner ben- other signature events parade’s 2005 general cal Consultants Inc. in efits Fairfield stewarded by the trio. chairman. Cranford, has been mar- University’s scholar- Mr. Davis is a commer- “It’s an honor to be con- ried to the former Eileen ship funds, expanding cial finance manager at PA sidered by my peers for Whalen since 1981. access to higher edu- Consulting Group. Mr. this role,” Mr. McGovern Their family includes cation to worthy stu- McLaughlin is a vice-presi- said. “I am excited to be a daughter Megan Ann of dents from all social, dent and general sales man- part of this parade and all Burlington, Mass. and cultural and eco- Andrew M. Davis ager at Fox Stations Sales that it stands for year after Frank McGovern her husband, Mike nomic backgrounds. and lives in Ridgewood, and year. This parade is about Reny; daughter Kelly Held annually since 1989, the Mr. Solimine is Chief Executive Of- tradition and family.” Elizabeth of Cranford and her hus- Fairfield Awards Dinner has raised ficer at Meridian Risk Management Mr. McGovern also has served the band, Ed Feeley; daughter Brigid more than $15 million for the en- and lives in Pelham, N.Y. parade as chairman of the Investiture Kathleen of Hoboken and son dowed scholarship funds, provid- For more information about this NEW LEASH ON LIFE...Kristen Collins, director of the ASPCA’s Anti-Cruelty Mass and Parade Day Mass, finan- Frank Patrick of Annapolis, Md. ing support to hundreds of students. event, contact Fairfield University at Behavior Rehabilitation program, pictured with a canine friend, will be the guest cial secretary, chairman of the Saint Their grandchildren are Brendon The Fairfield Awards Dinner also (203) 254-4000, extension no. 2115, speaker at the Men’s Forum on Tuesday, February 2. The Men’s Forum is an Patrick’s Honor Guard, parade an- and newly arrived granddaughter will recognize alumni, parents, fac- or visit fairfield.edu/awardsdinner. activity of the Old Guard of Summit. nouncer and, most recently, chair- Lauren Eileen. ulty and staff for the highest levels Fairfield University is a Jesuit Uni- man of the board of trustees. Mr. McGovern will be officially of professional achievement, out- versity located in Fairfield, Conn. “Frank has done so much for both installed as grand marshal on Satur- standing leadership, academic ex- More than 5,000 undergraduate and Fearful Dogs to Be Topic the parade and for the community,” day, February 20, at 2:30 p.m., dur- cellence and meritorious service. graduate students from 36 states, 47 said Parade General Chairperson ing the parade committee’s annual The Alumni Service Award will foreign countries, the District of Co- Kerry Ricci. “We are so proud to Investiture Mass at St. Theresa’s be presented to Mr. Davis, Matthew lumbia and Puerto Rico are enrolled Of Men’s Forum Feb. 2 have him lead us as this year’s grand Church, located at 541 Washington McLaughlin and Joseph Solimine, in the university’s five schools. SUMMIT AREA — Kristen will review the rehabilitation marshal.” Avenue, Kenilworth. A reception will Collins, director of the ASPCA’s center’s treatment program for In addition to his duties with the follow at the Kenilworth Veterans ‘Butterfly Guy’ to Present Anti-Cruelty Behavior Rehabilita- fearful dogs and related research. parade committee, Mr. McGovern has Center, located at 33 South 21st Street, tion program, will speak to the Men’s Ms. Collins will describe the prob- served as president and trustee of the Kenilworth. Forum on Tuesday, February 2, at lematic behavior commonly seen Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Union The 20th Annual Union County Saint ‘Fun With Bugs!’ Feb. 20 10:30 a.m. Her topic will be “A in severely under-socialized dogs, County and sits on the board of trust- Patrick’s Day Parade will step off at 1 Second Chance for Fearful Dogs.” and outline some of the center’s ees for Center for Hope Hospice and p.m. sharp on Saturday, March 12, on CRANFORD — The Hanson Park how easy it is to care for them. The Men’s Forum is a function remarkable discoveries. on the Saint John the Apostle Church Morris Avenue in Union. For more Conservancy will welcome Rick For more than 35 years, Mr. Mikula of the Old Guard of Summit. All Tuesday morning meetings start Trustees and Finance Committee. He information about the parade, visit Mikula, “The Butterfly Guy,” on Sat- has been engaging audiences with his age 50-plus active men are invited with a coffee hour at 9:15 a.m., also is a member of the St. John’s unioncountystpatricksdayparade.com. urday, February 20, at the Cranford humorous way of looking at butter- to attend its regular Tuesday morn- followed by a 10 a.m. business Community Center. Mr. Mikula will flies. He currently is president of But- ing meetings. Meetings are held at meeting brightened by singing and present “Fun With Bugs!” at 10 a.m. terfly Rescue International and serves the New Providence Municipal humor. Guest speakers begin their February Events For Teens This program is free and open to as a consultant to both the Association Center, located at 360 Elkwood talk at 10:30 a.m. insect lovers of all ages. for Butterflies and The International Avenue, New Providence. Old Guard members participate in On Tap at Local Library Mr. Mikula will discuss the types Butterfly Breeders Association. Ms. Collins will describe the sports, bridge, hikes, trips, plays, of insects that live in the area’s parks Mr. Mikula also is the pioneer and ASPCA’s groundbreaking work at concerts and other cultural events. SCOTCH PLAINS — The to 12. To register for these activi- and gardens. He will show audience inventor of releasing butterflies at its Behavioral Rehabilitation Cen- For more information, call Jim Scotch Plains Public Library has ties, e-mail [email protected], members how to find, raise and ap- weddings and funerals and has helped ter, located at St. Hubert’s Animal Hewitt at (908) 233-5507 or log onto announced its schedule of special call (908) 322-5007, extension no. preciate bugs using household items. to make it a global phenomenon. He Welfare Center in Madison. She the website summitoldguard.org. programs for teenagers during Feb- 204, or stop by the Reference Desk. Mr. Mikula will showcase live but- wrote the award-winning “The Fam- ruary. For more information, visit the terflies and will demonstrate just ily Butterfly Book.” Additionally, he Scotch Plains Library Posts Teen Scene will be featured on library’s website, scotlib.org/sppl/ has designed several live butterfly Tuesday, February 2, beginning at teens. Sierra to Hear About exhibits including the Hershey But- 3:30 p.m. Participants will have an The Scotch Plains Public Library terfly House, the exhibit at Clyde Friday Films For February opportunity to bring friends and is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, NY/NJ Baykeeper Peeling’s Reptiland and at meet new ones while playing Wii one block from Park Avenue, in AREA — The Sierra Club Loantaka DollyWood. To learn more about Mr. SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch In this 2015 film starring Robert De and board games, plus enjoying an the center of the township. Group will present Debbie Mans, Mikula, visit his website, Plains Public Library has announced Niro and Anne Hathaway, a retired after-school snack. baykeeper and executive director of butterflyrick.com. its schedule of February movies, fea- successful business owner and wid- A Teen Valentine’s Day Party Garwood Knights NY/NJ Baykeeper, which covers the The Cranford Community Center turing films about the “golden years.” ower lands an internship at a fashion will be held on Monday, February Hudson-Raritan Estuary, at its meet- is located at 220 Walnut Avenue, All screenings take place on Fridays website run by a young, career- 8, at 3:30 p.m. This event will in- Launch Food Drive ing on Wednesday, February 10. She Cranford. This program is sponsored at noon. driven woman. clude festive cupcake decorating, GARWOOD — The Msgr. John will discuss the work of the NY/NJ by the Hanson Park Conservancy About Schmidt (Rated R, 126 min- The Hundred-Foot Journey a round of themed Jeopardy, and a M. Walsh Council No. 5437 Baykeeper, including conservation, and made possible by a grant from utes) will be featured on February 5. (Rated PG, 122 minutes) will be card-making workshop. Registra- Garwood Knights of Columbus are restoration and advocacy efforts. Merck. To register for this event, In it, a man upon retirement em- presented February 26. In this 2014 tion is required for this event. conducting a “Winter Storm” Food Ms. Mans also will cover key on- visit hansonparkconservancy.com or barks on a journey to his estranged movie starring Helen Mirren and Books and Beyond will be held Drive on behalf of the St. Joseph going activities, including the status on the organization’s Facebook page. daughter’s wedding, only to discover Om Puri, the Kadam family leaves on Wednesday, February 10, at 6:30 Social Service Center in Elizabeth. of the industrial coast post- more about himself and life than he India for France, where they open a p.m. Participants will celebrate Af- Donations of canned and dry Superstorm Sandy, an update on the ever expected. Jack Nicholson and restaurant directly across the road rican-American History Month food goods and supermarket gift Soil Safe facility in Carteret on the Reading is Good For You Hope Davis star in this 2002 film. from Madame Mallory’s Michelin- with historical fiction that brings cards can be dropped off at the Rahway River, and the NY/NJ Robot & Frank (Rated PG-13, 90 starred eatery. the past to life. This event is just Columbian Club of Garwood build- Baykeeper’s restoration and resil- minutes), starring Frank Langella and These events are free and open to for youngsters in grades 3 to 8. ing, located at 37 South Avenue, iency projects in the region. Susan Sarandon, will be screened on all. Attendees are encouraged to reg- Teen Crafternoon is scheduled Garwood, opposite the old The meeting will take place from February 12. In this 2012 movie set ister in advance online at scotlib.org, for Tuesday, February 23, at 3:30 PathMark store, weekdays from 4 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Library of the in the near future, an ex-jewel thief by calling (908) 322-5007, exten- p.m., with “color therapy” as the to 6 p.m. At other times and on Chathams, located at 214 Main receives a gift from his son: a robot sion no. 204, or e-mailing theme. Participants will be able to weekends, call (908) 789-9809 Street, Chatham, and is free and open butler programmed to look after him. [email protected]. select from a range of beautiful first. Visitors are asked to use the to the public. For more information, But soon the two companions try The Scotch Plains Public Library and intricate coloring pages de- side-door entrance. call (908) 233-2414, go to their luck as a heist team. is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, signed to help stress “melt away.” For more information, call the newjersey.sierraclub.org/loantaka or goleader.com/subscribe The Intern (Rated PG-13, 121 min- one block from Park Avenue, in the Teen Leap Year Party will take Knights at (908) 789-9809 or Keith e-mail [email protected]. utes) is scheduled for February 19. center of the township. place on Monday, February 29, at M. Gallagher at (908) 789-0931. 3:30 p.m. Participants will explore Since 1983, St. Joseph Social Ser- the history of Leap Year, make frog vice Center has served the materi- buttons, and send e-mails to their ally poor and homeless community Looking for a home, or considering reﬁnancing? future selves. Registration is re- of greater Elizabeth. For more in- Westfield Pediatric quired for this event. formation on the center, go to Choosing a loan just got easier! Teen events at the library are YouTube “Homeless in Elizabeth,” free and open to those in grades 6 parts one and two, or visit sjeliz.org. Dental Group Call me to ﬁnd out how we can work together.

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 28, 2016 Page 9 Garwood Merchants Join New Drive to Aid Schools GARWOOD – Nine local busi- Lanes, 345 North Avenue, Kessler’s nesses have agreed to donate a por- Korner, 250 North Avenue (sports tion of their sales to the Education memorabilia), Lorenzo’s Family Foundation of Garwood during Place, 117 Center Street, Progress, “Show Love for Garwood Schools,” 200 North Avenue (resale clothing), a six-hour event on Thursday, Febru- Rosie’s Wine Bar, 514 North Avenue, ary 4. Rudy’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, 300 Between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. that South Avenue, The Station Bar & day, the businesses will donate to the Grill, 99 Center Street and Treasures foundation five percent of their sales by Therese, 246 North Avenue (hand- to participating customers. The foun- made gifts for children). dation provides scholarships for To participate in the program, cus- Garwood students and grants to teach- tomers will have to present a flier at ers planning special projects. the time of service. Fliers are avail- The businesses taking part in the able at the businesses joining the pro- program are: Crossroads Restaurant gram as well as at Borough Hall, the and Bar, 78 North Avenue, Garwood Garwood Library and Lincoln School. PERFECT SCORES...Westfield High School announced that 6 students have achieved perfect scores in November on SAT standardized tests widely used for college admission criteria. Westfield High School Assistant Principal, Mary Second Annual Westfield Asfendis (far left), expressed her congratulations to these 10th and 11th graders for their top scores (l-r): Sophomores Soo Min Chung and Cindy Qiang – each scoring 800 in Math; and Juniors Emma Cravo – Writing; Charlotte Perez – French w/Listening; Charles Rule – Reading; and Mackail Liderman – Math 2. Wrangle Hits Home NEVER FORGET... Seventh grade students from Mountainside’s Deerfield WESTFIELD – On January 10, at able to work together and help each Middle School had the honor of meeting a Holocaust survivor, Hanna Keselman, the second annual “Westfield other,” reflected Ashley Rosen, a center. Holy Trinity School to Wrangle” hosted by Westfield High sophomore at Union County Voca- School in Westfield, 20 First Tech tional Technical High School. Challenge (FTC) Robotics teams During their first of the two final Deerfield Students Learn Hold Open House competed for points to raise their matches against the red alliance of state rankings. Westfield, previously the Knights (3597) and Hypnotic AREA – Holy Trinity School in- Ribbon School of Excellence. composed of coed teams 5968 and Robotics (4215), Positive Charge About Holocaust from Survivor vites prospective families to tour its The early education center in 7102 eagerly completed a long-term found difficulty when trying to move campuses, learn more about the Mountainside, which provides pro- wish of creating an all female team their bot. However, while Positive MOUNTAINSIDE – On January students read historical fiction and school’s academics, extracurricular grams for two-year olds through full for the season. Positive Charge, the Charge’s robot remained immobile, 13 the seventh grade students in narrative non-fiction that focused on activities, and athletics, and meet fac- day Kindergarten, will host its open new all female team, number 10343, That Hertz pushed ‘debris’ on the Mountainside’s Deerfield Middle WWII and the Holocaust and wrote ulty, students, and parents on Sun- house from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. has 12 members. Out of the 12 girls, field and eased their bot up the ramp. School had the honor of meeting a about what they learned. In Social day, January 31. The Westfield campus (full day Kin- three are new to robotics this year and Hypnotic Robotics scored. The Holocaust survivor, Hanna Keselman, Studies, students learned about the Celebrating 100 years of Catholic dergarten through eighth grade) will were excitedly waiting to host and Knights also made its way up the as the culminating event of a Holo- Holocaust through firsthand accounts education, Holy Trinity School pro- host its open house from 1 p.m. to 3 participate in their first home meet. ramp, but its height was only ephem- caust awareness unit that integrated and resource materials. Students con- vides a rigorous and relevant educa- p.m. “I was really excited to host a ro- eral, as the robot flipped over just language arts, social studies, and ducted research on inspirational tion that prepares students in grades More information regarding Holy botics meet. I’ve been to meets hosted moments after reaching the first bar. math. Mrs. Keselman told the story people of the time period who risked preK through eight to achieve their Trinity School is available at by other schools…and I wanted to It was a red alliance win of 51-16. of her childhood, when she was sepa- their lives to save others. In Math, full academic and social potential. www.htisnj.com or by calling (908) see how ours would compare,” shared The second match was That Hertz rated from her parents and held in an students watched the 2004 documen- Holy Trinity is a 2011 National Blue 233-0484. Anna Masciandaro, a sophomore at and the Flux Capacitors against Hyp- orphanage, and then on the run until tary film Paper Clips. The film told Westfield High School new to FTC. notic Robotics and the Bergen Bees. she finally escaped to America with the story of a middle school in Ten- “I looked forward [to hosting the That Hertz pushed ‘debris’ alongside her mother. Her father was killed in nessee that collected 6 million paper Dean's List Announced at meet] too,” added freshman new- The Bergen Bees. Despite trouble a concentration camp weeks before clips to represent the 6 million Jewish comer Julia Hollosi of Westfield High with the Flux Capacitors’ robot, That the liberation. Students also com- lives lost as a result of intolerance School. “Since it was close, my fam- Hertz was inches up the ramp, scor- memorated this unit on this day during the Holocaust. Alvernia University ily could come and see our robot and ing great points. The Bergen Bees through the unveiling of a graph Mountainside students were in- progress. Overall, it was a very thrill- climbed up its ramp and scored for paper project that symbolically il- spired to create their own representa- READING, Penn. – The following Alvernia is a distinctive Franciscan ing new experience for me.” the red alliance. The red alliance won lustrated the number of victims of tion. They calculated the number of students have been named to Alvernia university, grounded in the Catholic “I wouldn’t trade my experience against Westfield with a final score of this tragic event. graph paper pages that they would University's Dean's List for the fall and liberal arts traditions, that com- for anything else,” admitted Amanda 20-32. The unit began with the field trip to need to represent 6 million lives if 2015 semester. To be eligible for the bines diverse academic opportuni- Zhang, a first year member and sopho- All 3 Westfield teams finished the Drew University to see the play The each small square represented one Dean's List, students must carry a ties with personal attention and an more at Magnet High School. day proudly with 4th place. “We were Diary of Anne Frank, thanks to the life. Students then taped the graph semester GPA of 3.5 or better and unmatched commitment to commu- “This year has been a major chal- very successful at this meet and hope generosity of the Watts Foundation. paper together to form a visual repre- take a minimum of 12 credits. nity service. Alvernia empowers stu- lenge for us. We had a third team and to do well at the upcoming Qualifier,” In addition to the play, the following sentation. This project was displayed Siri Myhre of Cranford, a Junior dents to become "ethical leaders new members. However, we were Ms. Rosen remarked after the games. activities took place in the seventh in the hallway on the day of Mrs. studying Occupational Therapy at with moral courage." Through real- grade classrooms: In Language Arts, Keselman’s visit. Alvernia and is a graduate of Cranford world learning and the challenging High School guidance of faculty mentors, they Westfield's Gelinne Received Gregory Vicci of Cranford, a Jun- discover their passion for life and Local Residents Named to ior studying Criminal Justice at turn what they love into lifetimes of Alvernia and is a graduate of Union career success and personal fulfill- White Coat from USciences Catholic Regional High School ment. Univ. of Scranton Dean's List PHILADELPHIA, Penn. – to a master of science in physician Katherine Gelinne of Westfield was assistant studies. SCRANTON, Penn. – Local resi- of Professional Studies. O'Dwyer Named to Dean's one of 37 students from University University of the Sciences has pre- dents were among more than 1,550 Sophie Sabatell of Scotch Plains is of the Sciences' physician assistant pared students to be leaders and prac- students named to The University of a junior occupational therapy major studies program to join the ranks of titioners in the healthcare and sci- Scranton Dean's List, which recog- in the University's Panuska College List at SUNY Oneonta professionals following the second ence fields for nearly 200 years. Key nizes students for academic excel- of Professional Studies. annual White Coat Ceremony on to our distinctive education is a tra- lence during the 2015 fall semester. Jennifer Reis of Fanwood is a se- ONEONTA, N.Y. – Meghan A liberal arts institution with a December 18, 2015. dition of hands-on research and ex- A student must have a grade point nior exercise science major in the O'Dwyer of Westfield, was among strong focus on undergraduate re- The ceremony for the class of 2017 periential learning that is evident in average of 3.5 or better with a mini- University's Panuska College of Pro- 1,513 SUNY Oneonta students who search and service learning, SUNY commemorated the formal presen- every graduate who has walked its mum number of credit hours to make fessional Studies. earned Dean's List honors for the Oneonta consistently gains recog- tation of a white coat for physician campus. Since its founding in 1821 the Dean's List. The University of Scranton is a fall 2015 semester. To qualify for nition for delivering excellence and assistant students as they begin work- as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, The following students attained the Jesuit school located in Northeastern the Dean's List, a student must earn value. SUNY Oneonta enrolls ing clinically with patients in hospi- the first college of pharmacy in North list: Pennsylvania. a grade-point average of 3.5 or 6,000 students in its 70 undergradu- tals and outpatient settings. At the America, USciences has grown to Matthew Marino of Scotch Plains higher while carrying a course load ate majors and 14 graduate pro- ceremony, the students recited the more than 30 degree-granting pro- is a freshman exercise science major Probitas Verus Honos of 12 hours or more. grams. oath of a physician assistant, a ges- grams from bachelor's through doc- in the University's Panuska College ture to reinforce their commitment toral degrees in the health sciences, to working with patients compas- bench sciences, and healthcare busi- sionately and to enhancing their ness and policy fields. Discover how Miami Student Fine Fichiera of Cranford Attains health and well-being. USciences students are proven ev- Ms. Gelinne continues on the path erywhere they go at usciences.edu. Spends Semester Abroad Univ. of Hartford Dean's List Local Students Named to OXFORD, OH – Miami Univer- offering 120 degree programs in hu- WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – The the opportunity to challenge and sity student Benjamin Fine spent the manities, science, engineering, busi- University of Hartford is pleased to support students as they pursue de- fall 2015 semester in Spain as part of ness, education and fine arts. announce Madison Fichiera of grees in more than 84 programs in Champlain Dean's List a study abroad group. Cranford has been named to its Dean's the arts, humanities, science, busi- Mr. Fine, from Westfield, is earn- Mountainside Student List for Fall 2015. ness, engineering and technology, BURLINGTON, Vermont – The gether to create knowledge. ing a majoring in University Studies. The University of Hartford, cen- education, and health professions. following students have been named Champlain offers traditional under- With about 38 percent of Miami Makes Dean’s List trally located in Connecticut, pro- Chartered in 1957, Hartford has more to the Champlain College Dean's graduate and online undergraduate undergraduate students studying PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Matthew vides a distinctive educational expe- than 5,000 undergraduates, 1,600 List for achieving a grade point courses, along with online certifi- abroad for credit by the time they Doyle, the sone of Mary and Michael rience across seven schools and col- graduate students, and 75,000 average of 3.5 or higher in the fall cate and degree programs and 11 graduate, Miami is ranked 2nd among Doyle of Mountainside, has been leges for one of the most diverse alumni worldwide. Visit 2015 semester. master's degree programs. public doctoral institutions nation- named to the Dean’s List for the Fall student bodies in New England. www.hartford.edu for more infor- Jacob Beckerman of Fanwood Champlain offers study abroad pro- wide for students studying abroad. 2015 Semester ata Providence Col- Hartford's faculty are attracted by mation. who is majoring in Computer Sci- grams at its campuses in Montreal, In addition to Miami's Luxembourg lege. ence and Innovation. Quebec and Dublin, Ireland. campus, Miami students can study The honor is reserved for students Alex Sabatell of Scotch Plains abroad in over 90 locations around the who have achieved a GPA of 3.55, Goldring Earns Scholarship who is majoring in Broadcast and world. Miami offers more than 350 with a minimum of 12 credits. The Streaming Media. See it all on the Web! co-sponsored study abroad programs list is issued twice per year during the Mariana Franzetti of Cranford that permit scholarship transfer. fall and spring terms. At University of Rochester who is majoring in Management of www.goleader.com Miami University is a public uni- Matthew is majoring in Finance Creative Media. versity located in southwestern Ohio, with a minor in Economics. ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Hannah R. search university located in Roches- Harold Hodges of Westfield who Goldring, a graduate of Westfield ter, N.Y. The University offers a is majoring in Criminal Justice. Mountainside Board Of Education High School in Westfield, is a re- unique undergraduate curriculum, Anthony Vultaggio of Cranford cipient of the Rush Rhees Scholar- with no required courses, that em- who is majoring in Marketing. Beechwood School, ship at the University of Rochester. phasizes a broad liberal education Since 1878, Champlain College 1497 Woodacres Drive, Mountainside, NJ Named for the University’s third through majors, minors and course has provided career-focused edu- president, this scholarship is given “clusters”—a Rochester innova- cation to students from its hilltop to students for academic excellence tion—in the three main areas of campus in Burlington, Vt. *** TAKE A PEEK at P.E.A.K. *** and is renewable all four years of knowledge: humanities, social sci- Champlain's distinctive educational college. ences, and physical sciences/engi- approach embodies the notion that (Preschool Education for All Kids) Ms. Goldring, a freshman and the neering. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN 1 Cougars got the upper hand from skills to bulldog Jason Estivene to the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the start by winning the coin toss mat several times en route to an 11-3 Tom DiGiovanni’s pin in the 132- which would determine when a team majority decision. Panther Sebastian lb class sparked a run of eight straight had to present its wrestler on the mat Leo jumped up to 285-lbs to face wins for the Cranford High School first. Kevin Doran, who got a takedown wrestling team in its 43-13 victory The weight juggling came into play late in the third period to grab a 3-2 over the hosting Roselle Park Pan- moderately in the first bout of the decision. thers on January 20. With both teams evening at 220-lbs where Cougar Alex No weight class juggling occurred playing a bit of a chess match, the 6- Esposito used his football tackling CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ABOUT TO P[ASS INSIDE...Blue Devil junior Danielle Rinaldi, No. 1, looks to pass inside to, perhaps, Shannon Devitt, not shown, in the triple overtime game against West Morris Central in Westfield on January 21. DEVITT 11 RBs, 12 PTS; RINALDI 6 STEALS, RYAN 11 PTs W. Mo. Central Cagers Starve Lady Blue Devils in 3 OT, 44-40

By DAVID B. CORBIN overtime. it a point to thwart the Highlanders’ Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Obviously, defense on the part of offensive attacks. Feast but more famine highlighted both teams in such an elongated Devitt led her team with 11 re- the endurance run between the struggle called the shots, in fact it bounds and added four blocks and More photos at Ballyhoo Sports Westfield High School girls basket- made sure that many of the shots four steals, while Rinaldi, who scored ball team and West Morris Central in never made it to their desired destina- eight points, including a pair of 3- Westfield on January 21 but the vis- tion. Blue Devil juniors Shannon pointers, and had three assists, com- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times iting Lady Highlanders managed to Devitt and Danielle Rinaldi, senior mitted six acts of theft and had three SWITCH RESWITCH...Panther Carey Mimy, left, prepares to pull a switch reversal but Cougar Brian McGovern is ready salvage enough of a nibble in time to co-captain Amalia Montes and sopho- rebounds. Montes pulled nine re to pull off a reswitch to remain in control of his 160-lb bout. McGovern defeated Mimy, 9-3. starve the Blue Devils, 44-40, in triple more Molly Ryan, in particular, made CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Another in a series on the history won the year before on a 25-point had a winner when Amy Williams of WHS sports effort by Debbie Townsend, a (257 points), Liz McKeon (212), Jen Contrary to popular belief, WHS Westfield resident – won the Kearny Kemps (182) and Vicky Nusse (106) had good sports teams before Gary Holiday Tournament and won two led the team to a 13-9 mark. With Kehler and Walt Clarkson began their games in states. McKeon (1,017 career points), Nusse, coaching careers in the late 1950s. The next two teams had losing Suzanne Vinegra and Megan Devitt, There was actually one sport in the records, including an 8-15 squad that Hauser’s final two years were 15-6 early 1920s that you could say was had a school-record seven girls with and 11-9. the first to make an athletic statement 100 or more points – Maura Clancey In 1999-2000, Joe Marino took at WHS. (185), Val Wright (174), Chris Diemer over, but the team didn’t win nearly A half-century before NJSIAA (168), Karin Morgan (112), Teresa as often as his freshman football and tournaments would decide these Tiller (108), Marie Barr (107) and baseball teams. Sweet-shooting things, Martha Wheelock’s girls bas- Beth Wheeler (104), with Karen Jackie Cusimano was the big scorer ketball teams won the mythical state Goski at 71. But Gorski’s final team the first three years, setting a school title in 1920, 1921, 1923 and again in in 1978-79 was 15-7, led by Morgan record with 88 career 3-pointers. 1924. The 1924 squad actually faced (363 points), Wright (256), Diemer The team slipped to 2-18 in 2003 Guthrie, Oklahoma, in a showdown (210) and Sue Lewis (114). and bottomed out in 2004 at 0-21 – of unbeaten teams for the mythical George Kapner took over in 1980 including a game in the War of the National Championship. and although he had some talented Worlds Tournament against host West The games were played April 3, 5, players, he stepped down after six Windsor-Plainsboro North when it

Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times 7 at Roselle High School, which do- seasons with just one winning record, went shotless in the third period and DRIBBLING AWAY...Raider Aaron Lee, No. 22, dribbles away from Blue Devil Jeff Gagum, No. 14, during Friday night’s nated the use of its brand new gymna- 11-10 the first year. The highlight scoreless in the second half. contest at Westfield. sium. Guthrie won the Westfield was winning the Westfield Tourna- But there was a super group of girls Championship Cup by taking two out ment, beating Scotch Plains, 45-43, about to enter WHS. Erin Miller, of three – the scores were BLUE DEVIL MELE NETS 18 PTS, RAIDER NELSON 13 PTS 33-22, 34-17 Guthrie, and 27-19 WHS. “We girls put Westfield on the map, athletically Blue Devil Cagers Throttle speaking,” one anonymous member of the class of 1924 (possibly feisty guard Gladys Wewer?) told The SP-F Raider B-ballers, 70-46 Leader. “It took the boys all these years to get a couple By ALEX LOWE Raiders went into a prolonged offen- fell to 1-11 on the season. Nelson, a of press notices in the New Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sive deep freeze. The Raiders man- junior, tallied 14 points and showed York and Philadelphia news- Nick Mele scored 18 points, in- aged just four points over an eight- some nice moves inside with the ball papers. In just two seasons cluding four 3-point bombs, to lead minute stretch from late in the first when he could get it in his hands. we girls made the front pages the Westfield High School boys bas- quarter to just before halftime that “They (SP-F) moved the ball well of all the newspapers from ketball team to a 70-46 blowout vic- buried them in a 39-13 hole. Mean- in the first part of the game,” said here to ’Frisco … so there!” tory over Scotch Plains-Fanwood on while Scotch Plains-Fanwood defend- Palmieri. “They were better tonight The big star of that team January 22 in Westfield. The Blue ers had all sorts of trouble getting out than they were the first time we played was Ruth Miller – no known Devils dropped in 10 3-pointers on to defend against the Blue Devil shoot- them. Their coach is doing a nice job relation to record-breaking their way to improving their Union ers from beyond the three-point line. over there. He is installing things that scorer Erin Miller of 2005- County Conference Mountain Divi- “Right now there is a lack of con- will benefit the team.” 08 – had scored 57 points in sion leading record to 5-1and push- nection on the floor,” said Raider Westfield demonstrated a balanced a 57-17 win over Glen Ridge ing their overall season mark to 11-4. senior guard Aaron Lee. “We are not offensive attack. Jelani Pierre scored in 1923. Those were the days Fred Lecomte (2008 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield broke free of a 9-9 tie on the same page all the time. We 11 points. Owen Murray chipped in of a center jump after every UCT GIRLS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS…The Blue Devil basketball team under coach basket, so one team could Joe Marino defeated the Elizabeth Lady Minutemen, 44-34, on February 24, 2008 to claim with the Raiders late in the first quar- break down due to miscommunica- 10 and Matt LaCorte had seven points. its first Union County Tournament crown. ter by going on a 16-2 run over a four- tions and we have a hard time recov- “You know, you always want to stay on offense a while. Each minute span that put them up 25-11 ering. Against a team like Westfield guard against complacency,” said team played three girls on early in the second quarter. The surge that can shoot the three pointers, our Palmieri. “It is tough to come back on offense and three girls on defense, in the title game. Players like Linda Gabby O’Leary, Stephanie was keyed by back to back-to-back 3- rotation needs to be much better and the heels of a tough game the day basically two separate 3-on-3 games. Kosuch, Ro Fusaro, Noreen Morris, Slodyczka, Danielle Infantino and pointers from Parker Hess and Mele much quicker. Our coach is building before like the one we had against St. No one could cross the midcourt line. Nancy Kasko, Lisa McGowan, Kathy Rose Driscoll came in as freshmen in to close out the first quarter and open for the future.” Mary’s. I think our kids started off a Wheelock left after that 1924 sea- McNally, Traci Love, Linda Mike 2004-05 and the varsity improved to up the second period. Westfield never took the foot off of little slow but they shook it off and son and two years later the sport, and and Krissy Jeremiah highlighted 9-13; Tara Handza, Gabby Jakub, Keri “Our strength is always in our three the gas in the second half and kept the came on strong as the game moved on. team, disappeared into the foggy mists Kapner’s years. Pringle and Charlotte O’Leary ar- point shooting,” said Westfield Head Raiders in their rear view mirror with a The nice thing about this group is that of history – almost. Seventy years When GK2 stepped down, Dave rived the following year and the team Coach Daryl Palmieri. “When those combination of aggressive defense that we can get big performances from a after their historic run, the 1924 girls Shapiro took over and the wins were went 14-10; Diana Venezia, Anne shots are going in for us, we are a created several steals and deadly long lot of different players. All of them are basketball team was recognized by more frequent than the losses. Knisely and Amanda Markowski dangerous team. Tonight we were range shooting. The Raiders could not playing well and a different player the Westfield Athletic Hall of Fame at Jeremiah became the school’s first joined up in 2006-07 and the team very accurate from long range espe- get closer than 20 the rest of the way. seems to step up each night for us.” its inaugural induction dinner in 1994. female to score 1,000 points (finish- went 19-9 and reached the Union Wewer, the last living team member, ing with 1,169), taking full advan- County Tournament finals; Katie cially after a slow start.” Nigel Nelson provided one of the Sc Pl-Fanwood 11 8 12 15 46 After a competitive beginning, the few bright spots for the Raiders, who Westfield 20 19 17 14 70 remembered teammates Miller, cap- tage of the new 3-point basket that Ponce came aboard the next year and tain Evelyn Woodruff, Florence came into the rulebook her senior the team went 17-7 and won the Mundy, Elizabeth Carr, Kathryn year; Jeremiah made 66, the rest of county championship. Nicholas, Elizabeth Pleister and Eliza- the team had none. Those three years Miller set team single-season and The Proven Professional beth Morgan. saw records of 12-11, 13-9 and 17-6, career records for assists, steals and WHS started a club team during with Marcie Williams, Jen Stagaard, points with 1,580. Marino was named the 1970-71 school year which went Nanette Cunningham and Claudia Coach of the Year. In four years, the 1-3 under coach Constance Carnevale helping out. team had risen from the ashes of a Carmichael. Another club team in After a 10-10 record in 1989, winless season to the joy of a county Long-term success in the real estate profession is 1971-72 went 5-3 under coach Kathy Shapiro had his best team in 1990, title. reserved for the select few who consistently deliver Luckey; Penny Meiklejohn, Robin setting a school record with a 19-6 The next two years were 15-10 and value to their clients. With unparalleled dignity and Barnett and Marie Perkowski were mark. The starting five featured co- 15-9 as some wonderful players – grace, Hye-Young Choi continues to provide an the top players. captains Williams (302 points) and Handza, Venezia, Markowski – fin- Then Title IX came along and the Kim Kumpf (226), along with ished their careers. But then came the inspired level of service and outstanding results. government said girls had to have an Carnevale (263), Rene Stevens (218) 2011 season, when three-year starter equal opportunity in everything, in- and Jodi Heimlich (74). But fresh- Ponce missed the entire season due to Hye-Young Choi cluding sports. So the 1972-73 sea- man Tamecka Dixon, the daughter of a soccer injury. The team, outside of Sales Associate son saw WHS officially put a team former WHS star Russell (Boo) Bow- Martina Landeka, struggled to score Top 1% of all Coldwell Banker Agents Internationally back on the court. WHS lost to Roselle ers, might’ve been the team’s best all year and finished 3-18. Park, 66-23, in its debut. 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Broad St. (Leader) 1819 East 2nd St. (Times) 441 Park Ave. (Leader/Times) 727 Central Ave. (Leader) CONLON TOUCHES FIRST IN 50-FREESTYLE, 100-FREE Lady Blue Devils Swim Past Trinity Hall Swim Girls, 98-72 By ALEX LOWE It was here where Emma Conlon of got us back in control of the meet.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times (26.15) and Grace Cash (27.01) put The Conlon and Cash exacta gave The boys may get most of the atten- together a 1-2 finish that proved to be Westfield a 33-29 advantage and a tion but the Westfield High School a turning point in the meet. much needed boost. girls swim team has been quietly put- “They pushed us,” said Conlon of After Trinity Hall’s Maria Wolf ting together a strong season. The the Trinity Hall effort in the 50 Free. (59.44) took the 100 Butterfly over Lady Blue Devil continued to plug “I think the excitement that our team Westfield’s second place finisher along with a 98-72 victory over Trin- felt when we went 1-2 in the 50 Free Gwyn Devin (1:01.9), the overall ity Hall at a meet held on January 20 helped us build momentum for the score tightened up again with the at the “Y” pool in Westfield. Sopho- rest of the meet.” Blue Devils up 40-38. more Emma Conlon led the Blue Cash edged Trinity Hall’s Lily Scott But it was Conlon heading up a Devil effort with victories in both the (27.08) for second, a result which Westfield sweep in the next event, the 50 Free and the 100 Free and was part helped the Blue Devils gain extra 100 Free that really put the Blue Devil of two different Relay winning teams. points. Cash, who also swam on the girls on the fast track to victory. The visitors from Trinity Hall winning 200 Free Relay team, spoke Conlon (56.76), Muriel Maloney proved to be very tough competition. about the effort. (57.63) and Emily Oster (57.66) went The Middletown based all girls Catho- “We knew they would be tough,” 1-2-3 in the event and staking lic School with an enrollment of less said Cash. “When we came out of the Westfield to a 53-44 lead. than 100 students won six events on turn everyone was bunched together. “Going 1-2-3 in the 100 Free was the day and actually led 24-22 after It was just a sprint to the finish. We huge,” said Conlon. “I think that was CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 three events heading into the 50 Free. were happy to go 1-2 because it kind Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times A BROTHER ACT...Senior Ryan Daniel, right, took first place in the 50 Free, while sophomore Colin Daniel won the 100 Butterfly event out of Lane 6 in the meet against Christian Brothers Academy on January 20. BLUE DEVILS SWEEP 100-BUTTERFLY & 100-BREAST Blue Devil Swim Boys Sink Top-Ranked CBA, 106-64

By ALEX LOWE Nothing illustrated that point bet- team of David Lindros, Steve War- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ter than the 100 Butterfly where ren, Colin Daniel and Ryan Daniel The Westfield High School boys’ sophomore Colin Daniel, racing out took the 200 Medley Relay in 1:37.46. swim team washed over top ranked of Lane 6, headed up a stunning 1-2- The first place finishes were just be- Christian Brothers Academy like a 3 finish for the Blue Devils with his ginning for the Blue Devils who went tidal wave during their 106-64 vic- winning time of 53.91. Daniel was on to claim victory in the 200 Free tory in a meet held on January 20 at followed by teammates Aedan Collins (Aedan Collins 1:45.78) and the 200 the Westfield “Y” pool. The Blue (54.0) and David Lindros (54.1) in a IM (Ryan Bebel 1:57.67). Devils won all but two events against wild four across sprint to the finish. Next up, older brother Ryan Daniel, the Non Public A, six-time defending “I knew that in the second 50, I can a senior, took first place in the 50 Free champion. Westfield dominated the swim very well,” said Daniel. “When (22.31) just barely beating out team- meet from start to finish. I saw we were all bunched up coming mate Eric Bebel (22.33) in a 1-2 fin- “Things definitely went our way into that portion of the race I was ish for the Blue Devils. today,” said Westfield senior Ryan pumped up and just gave it my all. “This was a meet where we all Daniel who won the 50 Free. “CBA is My teammates swam great today. It knew we had to be strong in every a great program and if we raced them really motivated everyone to do that event,” said Ryan Daniel. “Eric’s ef- Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times again, I’m sure it would be closer but well.” fort in the 50 Free was an example of GETTING INTO THE ACT...Christian Brothers Academy swimmer Connor Wright slips into the photo with Blue Devils today everyone was on top of their Westfield got off to a fine start in that. We carried that through right Emma Conlon, left, and Grace Cash. game.” winning the first race of the meet. The CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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Ryan Daniel would place second in the 500 By ALEX LOWE The Raiders managed just one point up play on an inbounds pass by bounc- Free (4:53.75) to CBA’s Kevin Volkov Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times in the second quarter, a free throw by ing the ball off the back of Visconti, (4:52.85). In the 200 Free Relay, The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Stephanie DiVizio, as Johnson pulled catching the rebound and converting Westfield prevailed again with the School girls’ basketball team dropped to within 13-12 by the half. The in- a lay-up. Williams was fouled and team of Aedan Collins, Eric Bebel, their fifth game in their last six tries in side/outside Crusader combo turned it into a three-point play. A Griff Morgan and Ryan Daniel post- a sluggish, 45-34, defeat at Johnson Stephanie Visconti (12 points) and pair of three throws by Micaiah Battle ing a winning time of 1:30.94 and on January 21 in Clark. It was also the Molly Venetta (11 points) troubled and a lay-up off of a steal by DeVizio staking the Blue Devils to a 78-46 fourth time in the last five games that the Raider defense all game long actually pulled the Raiders to within overall lead in points. the Raiders failed to reach 40 points Visconti started off the third quar- two, at 29-27. But the Raider offense In the 100 Backstroke, CBA ‘s Tyler in a game. The Raiders’ recent troubles ter with an inside basket and con- never seemed to click. JR. ATHLETES OF THE YEAR...Westfield “Y” Flyers, from left to right, are: Kauth got a win in 53.07 touching have tempered the enthusiasm that a verted a foul shot to give Johnson a Johnson exploited the Raiders’ Melissa Endy, Grace Endy, Alexandra Bonn, Emma Muir and Paul Koizumi. just ahead of Westfield’s David fast start to the season had provided. 15-13 lead. It was a lead they would pressure for a few easy baskets, some- Lindros (53.44). Steve Warren took “We haven’t played well at all re- never relinquish. The Crusaders thing they failed to do the first time the 100 Breast for Westfield (58.99) cently,” said first year Raider Head outscored the Raiders, 14-7, in the the teams played, and gradually the Four Flyers Named USATF ahead of teammates Stefan Crigler Coach Ryan McKenna. “Right now, third quarter to build a 26-20 lead. Crusaders re-established control (1:01.55) and Colin Daniel (1:01.77) everyone seems afraid to shoot the Still there was a general feeling that building to a 41-31 lead with :50 for another 1-2-3 Blue Devil sweep. ball. Nobody has stepped up. We’ve the Raiders would eventually pick up remaining. The Crusaders sank seven Jr. Olympic Athletes of Year The Blue Devils closed out the meet got to get this turned around.” the pace and make a move. of eight free throw attempts over the Four athletes from the Westfield Walker of the Year: Grace Endy with another victory in the 400 Free Against UCC Mountain Division When Venetta drained a three-point game’s final three minutes to seal the Area “Y” Flyers Track Club were Ages 15-16 Girls Division – Race Relay. The team of Aedan Collins, foe AL Johnson, a team they had shot a minute into the fourth quarter victory. named Junior Olympic Athletes of Walker of the Year: Melissa Endy Eric Bebel, Ryan Bebel and Griff defeated handily, 58-47, earlier in the to increase the lead to 29-20, it was “We did a much better job against the Year by the New Jersey Associa- Y Flyers won two additional awards Morgan took first in a time of 3:20.02. season, the Raiders looked out of clear that the Raiders needed to turn their press than we did the first time,” tion of USA Track and Field. The at the ceremony: The win left Westfield with an un- sync on offense. Unable to pass the up the heat before the game got away said Sharp. “We were clutch at the awards were presented on January 16 Ages 11-12 Boys Division – Youth defeated 10-0 mark in meets this sea- ball into the teeth of the Crusader from them. In their first encounter, foul line too which helped.” at the annual awards gala at the Pines Chair Award- Race Walk: Paul son including wins over four ranked zone, the Raiders committed turn- the Raiders took charge of the meet- Williams led the Raiders with 16 Manor in Edison. These awards are Koizumi teams. over after turnover on their way to ing with defensive pressure. Calling points, while Battle added 13 points presented annually to athletes who Women’s Race Walk Grand Prix – allowing a 12-6 first quarter advan- on that same approach this time would and Caroline Babis sank five. Nya have excelled at the State, Regional Third Place Melissa Endy Local High School tage evaporate. not save them. Downing had seven rebounds. and National Junior Olympics. The Westfield Area “Y” Flyers “We were switching our defenses “We went with defensive pressure The win raised Johnson’s overall Athletes of the Year: Track Club is a USATF certified club Sport Shorts: throughout the game,” said Johnson in the second half,” said McKenna. mark to 5-6 (3-3 in the UCC Moun- Ages 7-8 Girls Division- Thrower that serves over 700 athletes through- Head Coach Michele Sharp. “We “Johnson handled it well. It didn’t get tain Division). Scotch Plains- of the Year: Emma Muir out the year. For more information, wanted to keep their point guard off us what we needed. We were sloppy Fanwood also fell to 5-6 overall (4-2 Ages 9-10 Girls Division – Long please contact the club at: Cougar Cagers Beat balance. She (Amani Williams) is a in a lot of areas today. We made some in UCC Mountain Division). Summit Jumper of the Year: Alexandra Bonn www.yflyerstrackclub.com, or con- Highlander Boys, 49-36 great player. We wanted to contain bad passes, dropped other good currently leads the UCC Mountain Ages 11-12 Girls Division – Race tact Paul Garwood at (908) 233-2700. The Cranford High School boys her as best we could because she can passes. We just had no continuity.” Division at 5-0. basketball team got a 10-point half- really do a lot of damage with her Scotch Plains-Fanwood cut it to Sc Pl-Fanwood 12 1 7 14 34 time jump on the hosting Governor penetration to the hoop. We did a 29-23 after Williams made a heads- AL Johnson 6 6 14 19 45 Student Athletes to Be Honored Livingston Highlanders en route to a much better job of that this time than 49-36 victory on January 21. Sean we did the first game against them. At 80th Annual Hot Stove Dinner Leonard pumped in 16 points to lead She can really wreck a game for the the Cougars, while Hunter Remley opponent with the things she can do.” Devils Swim Past Trinity Hall CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 The Union County Baseball Asso- Engelhardt of Elizabeth, Bruce and Kyle Lofton each netted 10 points. ciation (UCBA) will honor local stu- Henderson of Rahway, and Damien Javon Reis-Wilson scored nine points, PUBLIC NOTICE really the key in the second half of the second and third. dent athletes for their achievements in Kane of Roselle. Don Dre Garcia had eight, Bill Pencek meet.” Devin clinched it for Westfield with TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD 2015 and induct five new members into Sparky Lyle, the 1977 Cy Young had seven and Chris Lang netted six CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY In the 500 Free, Westfield picked a victory in the 100 Breaststroke the Union County Baseball Hall of Fame Award winner and a two-time World for the Highlanders. ORDINANCE NO. 2016-01 up a few more points when Emily (1:11.19) touching just ahead of Trin- during award ceremonies on Sunday Series champion relief pitcher for the McGann (5:38.64) and Betsy Penn ity Hall’s Lauren Joyce (1:11.34). Cranford 12 15 9 13 49 A REVISED ORDINANCE afternoon, February 21, in Clark. New York Yankees, will be the special Gov. Livingston 11 6 11 8 36 AMENDING AND SUPPLE- (5:46.17) finished second and third, The Blue Devils finished the day The 80th annual Hot Stove League guest speaker. The celebrated southpaw MENTING THE “LAND DE- respectively, behind Trinity Hall’s by coming in second in the 400 Free Baseball Dinner begins at 1 p.m. at the will always be remembered for his clutch VELOPMENT ORDINANCE”, Isabelle Pabon (5:31.81). Relay. McGann, Penn, Oster and Gran Centurions banquet hall at 440 pitching for the Yankees and his book St. Mary Cagers Nip OF THE TOWNSHIP OF The Blue Devils then opened things Maloney turned in a time of 4:08.11 Madison Hill Road. The dinner is spon- about those days in pinstripes, “The CRANFORD COUNTY OF Westfield Boys in OT UNION, STATE OF NEW JER- up with a victory in the 200 Free behind Trinity Hall’s winning effort sored by the UCBA, in cooperation Bronx Zoo.” Lyle also was the original with the Union County (UC) Board of manager par excellence of the Somerset Another overtime game for the SEY CHAPTER 136 ENTITLED Relay where the team of Conlon, of 3:48.34 (Wolf, Panon, Lauren Westfield High School boys basket- LAND DEVELOPMENT Cash, Oster and Devin posted a win- Joyce and Amelich. Chosen Freeholders and the UC De- Patriots during the ballclub’s first 15 partment of Parks and Recreation. years in Bridgewater (1998-2012). ball team ended in a 51-48 victory for WHEREAS, the Township of Cranford ning time of 1:46.62. Blue Devils Liz Earlier in the meet, Westfield got the hosting St. Mary’s (Elizabeth) desired to amend the Land Development Diamantopoulos, Lauren Wang, the day off to an exciting start with a Among the honorees will be student Tickets for the dinner are $50 each. Ordinance promulgated at Chapter 136 of athletes from local high schools (HS), Proceeds will help fund the UC Sum- squad on January 21. Ahmad St. Fluer Jenna Daniel and Emilia McCormack nail biting victory in the 200 Medley led St. Mary’s with 17 points. Matt the Township of Cranford General Code to picked up points for finishing third Relay. Thompson, Devin, Penn and including: P.J. Walker and Jahad Tho- mer Youth Baseball League for young- plan and guide the appropriate use or LaCorte led the Blue Devils with 21 (1:53.82). Conlon won in 1:53.55, touching just mas, graduates of Elizabeth HS who are sters 8 to 15 years, and the Fall Wood development of all land in a manner which now teammates at Temple University; Bat League for teens. points, including four 3-pointers, and will promote the public health, safety, mor- Trinity Hall’s Caroline Amelich ahead of Trinity Hall’s team of Parker Hess netted 11 points, includ- als and general welfare of the Township’s took the 100 Backstroke (1:00.13) Amelich, Joyce, Wolf and Lily Scott Jackie Lima, a graduate of Linden HS Since 1937, the Hot Stove League residents and business owners and will who led the Ramapo College Roadrun- Dinner has been the primary fund-raising three 3-pointers. benefit the public; and but Westfield’s Maloney (1:03.95) and (1:53.61). ners to their first NJAC Tournament ing effort for the UCBA’s summer and Keeley Thompson (1:05.07) finished The victory moved Westfield to 9- Westfield 14 7 12 12 3 48 WHEREAS, certain pipelines are not Championship; Kathleen Walsh, an- fall programs. Over the years, the awards St. Mary’s 12 9 10 14 6 51 public utilities that distribute to end users 3 on the season with their only losses other Linden graduate, who was named dinner has honored many local and na- and are unregulated by the State of New PUBLIC NOTICE coming to top programs like IHA, Jersey Board of Public Utilities; and to the All Union County First Team and tional baseball luminaries – including TOWN OF WESTFIELD Cougar Cagers Beat WHEREAS, these pipelines are de- Bridgewater Raritan and Scotch now plays for Walsh University in Ohio; Phil Rizzuto of Hillside, Don signed to transport a variety of materials, The Tax Assessment List for the Town of Plains-Fanwood. Gianna Randazza, a junior at Arthur L. Newcombe of Elizabeth, Joe Collins of Lady Highlanders, 58-39 including hazardous substances which, if Westfield for the 2016 Tax Year will be Johnson Regional HS in Clark, who Union, Jeff Torborg of Mountainside, Lauren Williamson put up 16 points a discharge occurred, result in environ- open for inspection on Friday, February 5, PUBLIC NOTICE was named UC Player of the Year with Willie Wilson of Summit, and Elliott mental degradation to the environment, and added five steals and five assist as 2016 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and the Crusaders; and Zack Lipshitz, named Maddox of Union. including the land, water and air; and 4:30 P.M. in the Tax Assessors Office, SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD the Cranford High School girls bas- WHEREAS, these pipelines do not di- Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, BOARD OF EDUCATION UC Hitter of the Year with the Scotch Tickets are available from the UCBA ketball team defeated the Governor rectly provide the public with necessities, Westfield. Plains-Fanwood High School Raiders, NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR BIDS by visiting www.UCBA-NJ.org or by such as electricity, gas, telephone, water Annmarie Switzer, CTA who now plays for Drew University. mailing a check to the Union County Livingston Highlanders in Cranford or wastewater service; and Tax Assessor Notice is hereby given that sealed bids The UCBA will also induct five new Baseball Association, PO Box 176, on January 20. Bela Speer had 13 WHEREAS, these pipelines may pose a 1 T - 1/28/16, The Leader Fee: $11.22 will be received by the Scotch Plains- members into the UC Baseball Hall of Fanwood NJ 07023. For more informa- rebounds, four blocked shots and six threat to the infrastructure that provides Fanwood Board of Education (hereinafter points, Cam Wichelns had 10 points, these public utility services; and PUBLIC NOTICE referred to as the “Board”) in accordance Fame: Joe Alvarez of Elizabeth, Ray tion, please call Jim Iozzi at (908) 917- WHEREAS, these pipelines are not pub- with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.5 at the Board Crepeau of Linden, Wally “Sam” 2523. four assists and two steals, while Lind- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY lic utilities that distribute services to end offices located at Evergreen Avenue and say Pace sank seven points. CHANCERY DIVISION users and are unregulated by the Board of Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY Lauren Soranno scored 13 points Public Utilities, there is limited account- 07076, from interested vendors (herein PUBLIC NOTICE DOCKET NO. F-009033-15 TOWN OF WESTFIELD for the Highlanders, while Lindsay ability to the public; and referred to as the “Vendor”) for Interior FILE NO. 19735-15 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TOWN OF WESTFIELD DiStaso scored 12 and Lindsay WHEREAS, these pipelines raise sig- Door Replacements – Phase 1 in accor- ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL nificant safety concerns for the Township NOTICE TO REDEEM dance with the Bid Specifications prepared The Board of Adjustment of the Town Gerrato scored 11. of Cranford, potentially threatening the by the Board. of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on PERSON TO PERSON TRANSFER US BANK/CUST ATR FUND Gov. Livingston 10 12 5 12 39 health safety and welfare of the commu- A copy of the Bid Requests may be February 8, 2016 in the Council Cham- NJ & CAPONE; PLAINTIFF Take notice that application has been Cranford 18 11 20 9 58 nity; and inspected and picked up at the Board bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East VS. DELPHINE B. MAUDLIN; made to the Township of Westfield, 425 WHEREAS, based on the foregoing the offices between the hours of 8:30AM and Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at FRED C. AUSTIN; MRS. FRED East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey Township Committee adopted Ordinance 4:00PM, except Saturdays, Sundays and 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the follow- Raider Metmen Bury C. AUSTIN, WIFE OF FRED C. 07090, for a person to person transfer so to 2015-37 on December 15, 2015, which holidays. Further information may be ob- ing appeal for bulk (c) and/or (d) variance AUSTIN; GEOFFREY BOB; transfer from Ahi Tuna Corp, a New Jersey may have been procedurally ineffective tained by calling Ms. Deborah S. Saridaki, relief from requirements of the Westfield PAM INVESTORS; C. Corporation, to 341 Westfield Corp. a NJ Brearley Bears, 51-14 and is hereby rescinded; School Business Administrator/Board Sec- Land Use Ordinance. PRIBBLE A/K/A CINDY Corporation d/b/a Fujiyama Mama, for pre- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED retary at (908) 232-6161 ext. 4013. Bid The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High PRIBBLE KOCHANSKI; US Bill Wilkins, 318 Marlboro Street. mises located at 341 South Avenue East, by the Township Committee of the Town- Requests may also be e-mailed to inter- School wrestling team buried the BANK CUST FOR PHOENIX; Applicant is seeking approval to demolish Westfield, New Jersey 07090, the Plenary ship of Cranford as follows: ested providers upon request. JOHN PFEIFFER, EXECUTOR the existing structure and construct a new Retail Consumption License No. 2020-33- Brearley Bears, 51-14, in Kenilworth SECTION 1. Ordinance 2015-37 All vendors submitting bids must use OF THE LAST WILL AND TES- home (using a portion of the existing) con- 004-014, heretofore to be issued for the on January 20. Justin Sidebottom adopted on December 15, 2015 is hereby and complete all forms in the manner des- TAMENT OF BALTHASER trary to sections 11.09E5, 11.09E6, SAME premises. rescinded. ignated and include all information required (113), Jashmar Phillippe (132), Mike HAFFNER ; OLD REPUBLIC 11.09E9, and 11.09E10 of the Land Use The person or persons who will hold an SECTION 2. The following shall amend in the Bid Requests. The Board assumes Ramos (152) and George Ramos INSURED FINANCIAL AC- Ordinance. Ordinance requires a street interest in this license Xiang Li Zheng, 110 and supplement, Part II: General Legisla- no responsibility for bids mailed or misdi- CEPTANCE CORP.; side yard setback of 20 feet. Proposed are Bryant Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey (182) all won by pin. Jacob Perone tion, Chapter 136 Land Development: rected in delivery. No bid may be with- JONATHAN MCLEAN; STATE setbacks of 14.32 feet and 16.0 feet. Ordi- 07016, Stockholder and Vice President, (120), Nadim Korkmaz (126) and 136-1 Purposes; definitions. drawn for a period of sixty (60) days after OF NEW JERSEY; nance requires a minimum side yard set- Secretary and Treasurer. B. PIPELINE A pipeline which is not a the date set for the opening thereof. Sam Wustefeld (170) won by major- DEFENDANT(S) back of 10 feet. Proposed is 5.67 feet. A plan of the proposed licensed pre- public utilities, that distributes to end users Pursuant to P.L. 2004, c. 57, all bids ity decisions. Zach Fleischman (160) Ordinance allows a maximum floor area mises is contained in the license applica- and is unregulated by the State of New TO: FRED C. AUSTIN; MRS. FRED C. must be accompanied by a New Jersey ratio of 37%. Proposed is 38.4%. Ordi- tion and may be examined in the office of won by decision, while Bobby Mount Jersey Board of Public Utilities and which AUSTIN, WIFE OF FRED C. AUSTIN; C. Business Registration Certificate (BRC) nance allows a maximum building cover- the Municipal Clerk. Objections, if any, (220) and Bill Root (285) received is designed to transport a variety of mate- PRIBBLE a/k/a CINDY PRIBBLE issued by the New Jersey Department of age of 20%. Proposed is 26.96%. Ordi- should be made immediately in writing to: rials, including hazardous substances KOCHANSKI; JOHN PFEIFFER, EXECU- Treasury, Division of Revenue. All ven- forfeits. Bear Saverio Salcfas won a nance requires a front yard setback of 29 Claire J. Gray, Clerk, Westfield Township, which, if a discharge occurred, result in TOR OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTA- dors are required to comply with the re- tight 7-4 decision over Jaylen Bryant feet. Proposed (and existing) is 28.33 feet. 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New environmental degradation to the environ- MENT OF BALTHASER HAFFNER ; quirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127, “Law Jersey 07090 with a copy to the Applicant at 195-lbs. ment, including the land, water and air. JONATHAN MCLEAN; Against Discrimination” and the Affirma- Lauren A. Politi, 724 Tamaques Way. c/o Fong J. Hou, Esq. 100 Wood Avenue 136-39 Pipelines PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order tive Action statutes and regulations, Applicant is seeking approval to construct South # 118, Iselin, New Jersey 08830. Iselin Kennedy Defeats No person shall install and/or oper- made on January 21, 2016, the Superior N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. a six foot open aluminum pool enclosure Fong J. Hou, Esq. ate a pipeline carrying crude or other Court Fixed March 7, 2016 between the 17:27-1.1 et seq. fence around the perimeter of the yard 100 Wood Avenue South # 118 Blue Devil Matmen petroleum oil within 100 feet of any hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon and Bids must be submitted to the Scotch contrary to Section 13.02D of the Land Iselin, New Jersey 08830 The Iselin Kennedy High School building intended for human occu- four o’clock in the afternoon, prevailing Plains-Fanwood Board of Education no Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a six 2 T - 1/28/16 pancy which is in existence prior to, or time, at the office of the Tax Collector of later than 2:30PM on Thursday, Febru- foot solid fence pool enclosure. Proposed & 2/04/16, The Leader Fee: $61.20 wrestling team defeated Westfield, under construction at the date of, ex- PLAINFIELD, located at 515 WATCHUNG ary 18, 2016. is a 6 feet open aluminum style fence. 35-28, in Westfield on January 20. ecution of the right-of-way agreement, AVENUE, PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY 1. Submit three (3) copies of the com- David Palmer, 701 Lawrence Avenue. PUBLIC NOTICE or at the date of filing with the Clerk of 07060 as the time and place when and pleted bid package, one (1) with original Blue Devils Zach Rabinowitz (106) Applicant is seeking approval to retain a the Superior Court of a complaint in a where you may pay to the plaintiff the signatures and two (2) copies in an enve- TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD and Jarek Gozdieski (170) won by fence in the street side yard contrary to condemnation action, unless such per- amount so found due for principal and lope addressed to: CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY section 12.07C of the Land Use Ordinance. fall and Chris Hoerle (120) won by son has obtained prior Board of Ad- interest on its certificate of tax sale as Office of the Business Administrator/ Ordinance allows a fence height of 4 feet. NOTICE TO VENDORS majority decision. Tim Miller (138) justment (“Board”) approval of a per- follows: Board Secretary Proposed is 5.15 feet to 6.15 feet. mit of the installation and/or operation LOT 4 BLOCK 134 on the tax duplicate Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Sealed Request for Proposals for the and Phil Ricca (220) won by decision of the pipeline. of PLAINFIELD. Total amount required to Education Nicholas & Mary Jane Gismondi, 732 provision of Merchant Processing Services and Aiden Schaefer (113) received a SECTION 3. After introduction, the Town- redeem tax sale certificate no. 12-0715 is Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street Fairacres Avenue. Applicant is seeking in the Township of Cranford will be re- forfeit. ship Clerk is hereby directed to submit a $23,107.71, together with interest from Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 approval to construct a two-story addition ceived by the Township Clerk on Febru- copy of the within Ordinance to the Plan- September 30, 2015 and costs of ATTENTION: Ms. Deborah S. Saridaki, contrary to sections12.04F1 of the Land ary 18, 2016 in room 108 at the Municipal Probitas Verus Honos ning Board of the Township of Cranford for $1,371.67. Business Administrator/Board Secretary Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows a maxi- Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, its review in accordance with N.J.S.A. And that unless, at the same time and 2. Plainly identify on the outside of the mum building coverage of 20%. Proposed New Jersey, at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time. PUBLIC NOTICE 40:55D-26 and N.J.S.A. 40:55D-64. place, you or one of you redeem by paying sealed envelope which bid you are submit- is 22.08%. Specifications and proposal forms may SECTION 4. All ordinances or parts of the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, ting: “Interior Door Replacements Bid – be obtained in the Office of the Township NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Karim & Kelley Schultz, 725 Marcellus ordinances inconsistent herewith are then you, and each of you shall be de- Phase 1”. Clerk, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Drive. Applicant is seeking approval to hereby repealed to the extent of such barred and foreclosed of and from all right 3. A Bid Bond or Certified Check for ten Jersey, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD construct a second story addition contrary inconsistency. and equity of redemption of, in and to the percent (10%) of the bid amount must and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. to sections 11.09E7 and 11.09E13 of the RESOLUTION 16-01-22 SECTION 5. If any portion of this ordi- lands and premises above set out and accompany the Bid, but not in excess of All proposals shall be submitted in an Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires nance shall be determined to be invalid, described in the complaint and every part $20,000. opaque sealed envelope clearly marked CONTRACTOR: Direct Development, a minimum side yard setback of 35 feet. such determination shall not affect the thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with All bids will be opened and read publicly “Merchant Processing Services” with 1338 State Route 36, Hazlet, New Jer- Proposed is 31 feet, 8 inches. Ordinance validity of the remaining portions of said an absolute and indefeasible estate of at that time by the School Business Admin- the vendor’s name, address and telephone sey 07730 allows a maximum continuous wall length ordinance. inheritance in fee simple in said lands and istrator/Board Secretary, or her designee. number. NATURE OF SERVICE: Newsletter Edi- adjacent to a side yard of 25 feet. Pro- SECTION 6. This ordinance shall take premises. The Board reserves the right to reject Vendors are required to comply with the torial and Layout Services, Web Hosting, posed is 26 feet. effect upon final passage and publication Anything to the contrary notwithstand- any or all bids and waive any informality in requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. Design & Development in accordance with law. ing, redemption shall be permitted up until the process if it is in the best interest of the Variances, waivers or exceptions from and N.J.A.C. 17:27. DURATION: For a period ending no the entry of final judgment including the Board. No proposal may be deemed ac- certain site plan details or relief from re- The Township of Cranford reserves the later than December 31, 2016 STATEMENT whole of the last date upon which judg- cepted until the adoption of a formal reso- quirements may be sought as appropriate. right to reject any or all bid proposals or FEE: Not to exceed $ $35,400. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ment is entered. lution by the Board. Plans and application are on file in the any part thereof, as in its judgment may be A copy of the Resolution and Contract foregoing ordinance was finally passed at Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. By order of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood office of the Town Engineer, 959 North deemed to be in the best interest of the relating to the services are on file and a meeting of the Township Committee of Attorney for Plaintiff Board of Education in the County of Union, Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and Township of Cranford. The Township of available for public inspection in the office the Township of Cranford, New Jersey on PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. New Jersey. may be seen Monday through Friday from Cranford also reserves the right to waive of the Borough Clerk, 75 North Martine January 26, 2016. 290 Route 46 West Deborah S. Saridaki 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. any minor irregularity or technicality. Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. Tara Rowley Denville, New Jersey 07834 Business Administrator Kathleen Nemeth Tara Rowley Eleanor McGovern Municipal Clerk (973) 586-2300 Board Secretary Board Secretary Township Clerk Borough Clerk 1 T - 1/28/16, The Leader Fee: $95.88 1 T - 1/28/16, The Leader Fee: $62.22 1 T - 1/28/16, The Times Fee: $69.36 1 T - 1/28/16, The Leader Fee: $60.18 1 T - 1/28/16, The Leader Fee: $29.07 1 T - 1/28/16, The Times Fee: $19.38 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 28, 2016 Page 15 Cougars Win Final 8 Bouts, Top Panthers, 43-13

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 at 106-lbs when Mark Montgomery tiring him out. Eventually I broke County Tournament. got the 8-1 Panthers on the board him. I started to get my points. I was “I had been training all week for with a 5-0 decision over Conor feeling it. I was in the zone and I was counties, so I knew it was my time to Halpin but when Panther Chris Gural having a good time.” win one. I had the confidence going stepped onto the mat at 113-lbs, the Another Cougar who seemed to in. This match tonight, we probably Cougars sent out Chris Wozniak so have a good time was Vince Concina knew we all were going to bump up Anthony Capece could jump up to hopping up to 152-lbs to face Joe but none of us cared because it doesn’t the 120-lbs class. Gural temporarily Devito. Concina recorded a pair of matter who is in front of us,” put the Panthers in the lead when he shrug takedowns, a standing switch McGovern said. pinned Wozniak with a double arm reversal and topped it off with a low Cougar Andrew Tompkins had to bar in 52 seconds. Afterwards, heel takedown to earn an 8-4 victory. present himself on the mat first at Capece recorded a reversal and a “I am pretty big for my weight 170-lbs and was hoping to have a low double-leg takedown to defeat class. I wrestle with some bigger guys rematch with Will Ferdinando, who Jon Mejia, 4-2. in the room,” Concina said. “I have had edged him, 3-1 in the county final At 126-lbs, Josh Mejia’s 12-2 ma- been working those counter shots and with a takedown in overtime when it jority decision over AJ Bencivegna I have been working that shrug a lot. appeared that Tompkins was on the put the Panthers back into the lead, I was hoping to get the major but I verge of the winning takedown. In- 13-10. But that was all for the Pan- slipped up at the end but I got the win stead, the Panthers presented Abel thers when DiGiovanni stepped up to and the team got the points.” Crespo and Ferdinando moved up to 132-lbs and showed Dylan Camillo As to his impressive low heel scoop, 182-lbs. the lights in 3:16 using an arm bar/ he said, “That’s a big part of my “I wanted to go out there and wrestle

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GOING IN FOR A LAY-UP...Blue Devil sophomore Molly Ryan, No. 2, works inside for a lay-up as Highlander Benecia Emiliano, No. 12, attempts to prevent a successful shot. W. Mo. Central Starve Blue Devils in OT, 44-40 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 bounds, scored seven points and had as the guards. When we had Lil [Scott] in the second overtime, although the two steals. Ryan, who scored 11 and Jac[kie Knapp], it was more of an Blue Devils went to the line twice for points, including three 3-pointers, had outside team. Now we can get it down one-and-one shots but missed both five rebounds, three steals and two to two solid post players to get the first shots. In the third overtime, the assists. work done,” Devitt said. hungry Highlanders received manna “Shannon always plays her heart The Blue Devils’ feast in the game when Salvaggi drove to the basket out and no matter what, she finds a came in the first quarter when Rinaldi and rolled in three lay-ups. Ryan way to get it done, pulling down began with 2-pointer then banged a nailed her third 3-pointer in the pe- rebounds, getting blocks. She’s al- pair of threes and Ryan also hit a riod and Webb sank a free throw to ways stepping in to help her team- three to give Westfield a 15-8 lead. end the endurance run. mates and I really admire that about Devitt, on respective assists from Mia With the graduation of Knapp and Shannon,” Rinaldi said. Melao (2 assists) and Rinaldi, put in Scott, and the loss of co-captain Olivia “Danielle always works hard. She’s four points underneath then converted Luzzi for the season due to injury, the always got her quick hands up. She a steal to another lay-up to give Blue Devils were forced to revamp steps up when we need to and she’s Westfield a 21-13 lead deep into the their entire makeup this season, espe- always there even in tough times when second quarter. Salvaggi followed cially offensively. they had their running scorers,” Devitt with four points then Blue Devil “I think in the beginning of the said. Lauren Sgro was fouled at the buzzer season that was probably our hump to David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Lady Highlanders entered the and sank both free throws but the get over. Recently we’ve really been BAR AND HALF NELSON...Cougar Tom DiGiovanni, top, begins to turn Panther Dylan Camillo to his back with an arm game with a 10-2 record, so the Blue Highlanders won the quarter, 9-8. playing as a team. Everyone has been bar/half nelson in his 132-lb bout. DiGiovanni stacked him with that combination in 3:16. Devils were well aware of what to Famine struck the Blue Devils in playing their role really well. I think expect. Maddie Salvaggi led the High- the third quarter and the Highlanders that’s all we can ask, for everyone to half nelson stack. Cougar Chris arsenal. Will again but. It left a bad taste in my landers with 15 points, including six feasted on an 8-1 run to seize a 25-24 play their heart out and everyone to Scorese then took care of business at Another great example of how foot- mouth in the counties for sure. I was in the decisive third overtime. Ilissa lead entering the fourth quarter. Devitt work together,” Rinaldi said. 138-lbs when he pinned Elvin ball and wrestling seem to work well training hard all week to wrestling Webb sank 14 points, which included and Montes, however, sank four points “We started out a little rough but Guerrero in 1:24 with a nearside together, Cougar Brian McGovern him again,” Tompkins explained. hitting six of seven from the charity each and Ryan banged her second we cemented a good overtime win cradle. used a series of double-leg tackles Tompkins, however, took his wrath line, and Benecia Emiliano put in three as Westfield won the quarter, against Summit, so I think that boosted Cougar Mike Nigro knew he had and a leg-trip takedown to defeat out on Crespo, pinning him in 2:39 nine points. 11-10, sending the game into over- the team and brought our team to- some work to do when he faced Rene Carey Mimy, 9-3, at 160-lbs. with and Olympic arm bar/half nelson. “We had seen them in a Christmas time. gether and also got us working to- Perez, whom he beat, 2-1, for third “Football helps my wrestling. “I was angry from the counties. I tournament, so we knew what we Starvation plagued both teams in ward our goals for the rest of the place in the counties. At 145-lbs, Perez Wrestling helps my football tackling was working with whatever I could were up against. We definitely held the first two overtimes. Ryan con- season,” Devitt said. came on like a ball of fire with a pair wise. They go hand-and-hand. That’s get to. A bar and a half was what I got out as long as we could. We didn’t verted a steal to a lay-up in the first W. Mo. Central 8 9 8 10 35 of takedowns to seize a 4-2 lead en- why I have a good double,” McGovern and I eventually got him over,” pull out the win but we did try to overtime but Webb countered with a Westfield 15 8 1 11 35 tering the second period but Nigro said. Tompkins said. survive that third overtime,” Devitt pair of successful free throws. Nei- W. Mo. Cent OT 2 0 7 44 came to life, recorded a reversal then Just the Saturday before, McGovern At 182-lbs, Niko Cappello used a said. ther team found the inside of the hoop Westfield OT 2 0 3 40 added a 3-point nearfall in the third won the 152-lb crown at the Union single-leg lift to take Ferdinando to Two of Rinaldi’s assists went in- the mat en route to a 3-0 win then in side to Devitt, who led the Blue Dev- the final bout, 195-lbs, Cougar Dylan ils with 12 points. Budnik escaped and added a double- “This year we have an offense to leg trip to defeat Devin Hilburn, 3-2. work it inside, work the post as well BOUT SEQUENCE: 220: — Esposito (C) md Estivene, 11-3 PUBLIC NOTICE Hwt: — Doran (C) d Leo, 3-2 106: — Montegomery (R) d Halpin, 5-0 NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT 113: — Gural (R) p Wozniak, :52 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY 120: — Capece (C) d Mejia, 4-2 THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD 126: — Mejia (R) md Bencivenga, 12-2 RESOLUTION 16-01-16 132: — DiGiovanni (C) p Camillo, 3:16 138: — Scorese (C) p Guerrero, 1:24 CONTRACTOR: Rogut McCarthy LLC, 145: — Nigro (C) d Perez, 7-4 37 Alden Street, Cranford, New Jersey 152: — Concina (C) d Devito, 8-4 07016 160: — McGovern (C) d Mimy, 9-3 NATURE OF SERVICE: Ethics Attor- 170: — Tompkins (C) p Crespo, 2:39 ney 182: — Cappello (C) d Ferdinando, 3-0 DURATION: For a period ending no 195: — Budnik (C) d Hilburn, 3-2 later then December 31, 2016 FEE: Not to exceed $1,000.00 A copy of the Resolution and Contract PUBLIC NOTICE relating to the services are on file and available for public inspection in the office NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT of the Borough Clerk, 75 North Martine FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Eleanor McGovern David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times RESOLUTION 16-01-15 Borough Clerk SCRAMBLING FOR POSSESSION...Blue Devils, in white, and Highlanders 1 T - 1/28/16, The Times Fee: $18.87 struggle for possession of the ball in Westfield on January 21. SETTING UP A SINGLE-LEG TRIP...Cougar Niko Cappello, right, sets up a CONTRACTOR: Jalloh & Jalloh LLC, single-leg trip takedown on Panther Will Ferdinando in the 182-lb bout. 21 West Blanche Street, 2nd Floor, Lin- den, New Jersey 07036 period to claim a 7-4 victory. NATURE OF SERVICE: Conflict Attor- “I had some pressure riding on me PUBLIC NOTICE ney Goods & Services You Need DURATION: For a period ending no because I beat him in the county BOROUGH OF GARWOOD tournament. So I was looking to not later than December 31, 2016 The Tax Assessment List for the Bor- FEE: Not to exceed $1,000.00 OLIVER A have him be that comeback kid. 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David B. Corbin (February 2014 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (February 2014 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (Febryary 2012 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times SHOWING SPECIAL UNIFORMS...Raider Jasmar Philippe, left, and Blue REALLY GOING AFTER THE BALL...Cougars Jack McCaffrey, left, and DRIVING TO THE BASKET…Blue Devil freshman Lillian Scott, No. 20, drives Devil John Fuller show their “Pin Cancer” uniforms during their 113-lb bout on John Oblachinski, right, put the pinch on Raider Jack Poillon in Cranford on past Raider Alyssa Riporti, No. 13, as Blue Devil Carly Friedman, No. 13, looks Alumni Night in Scotch Plains on January 31, 2014. Fuller won, 1-0. January 30, 2014. The Cougars defeated the Raiders, 56-41. on. The Blue Devils beat the Raiders, 49-45, on January 28, 2012.

Short term Memory Lane 2012-14 Devils with 12 points, including three January 29, 2011 in Westfield, senior ranked Blue Devil girls swim team — From the archives for The Westfield 3-pointers, and three steals. He also D. Blair Corbin’s guard Danielle Miller banged a big remained No. 1 by touching first in Leader and The Scotch Plains- had six rebounds, an assist and tipped 3-pointer with four seconds remain- the 400-freestyle relay to defeat, for Fanwood Times a pass that ended up in the hands of a ing to give the Blue Devil girls bas- the first time ever, No. 2 Immaculate January 28, 2014: Nothing teammate. Senior Dave Kane had six Raiders ketball team a stunning 41-39, vic- Heart Academy of Washington Town- seemed to go right and nearly noth- rebounds, six points and a pair of tory over rival Scotch Plains- ship in Bergen County, 87-83, at ing went in for the Westfield High steals. Chris Wright sank seven points, Blue Devils Fanwood. Wallace pool in Westfield. School boys basketball team in a 48- while adding five rebounds, a blocked This past January 28 in Westfield, January 31, 2012: The Blue Devil 45 loss to Governor Livingston at shot and one steal. Chris Boutsikaris Cougars there were a pair of big shots sank at boys swim team, fresh off a UCT Westfield, just three days after beat- also had seven points, two rebounds, the buzzer to end the second and third championship after stunning the No. ing the Highlanders, 45-36, on their a steal and an assist. quarters, but it came down to the 3 SP-F Raiders, defeated the Cranford turf. Senior Dylan Elliott led the Blue January 30, 2014: Senior John Walk Down Memory Lane deadly free throw shooting of senior Cougars, 115-55, in Westfield. Blue center Catherine Maguire and the Devil Brennan Haley touched first in

seven rebounds and nine points. Leo girls basketball team rolled past the Ramos (4 points) and Quaryee Bull 10-8 Linden Lady Tigers, 69-58, in (2 points) each had six rebounds. Cranford. January 31, 2014: All the chips Senior forward Jess McCoy led the were on the line when Raider senior Cougars with 20 points, including a Matt Ridge stepped on the mat to face 3-pointer, and pulled down eight re- Blue Devil sophomore Kevin Frega bounds. Senior point guard Jenna in the final bout at 195-lbs in the “Pin Goeller netted 10 points, including a Cancer” Alumni Night between the pair of 3-pointers, and guard Kerry Scotch Plains-Fanwood wrestling Wischusen put in 16 points, includ- team and Westfield at Scotch Plains. ing two 3-pointers, and added three All proceeds from the ticket sales and steals the concession stands were to be do- January 31, 2013: Senior Reggie nated to the “Pin Cancer” program. Green’s effectiveness under the Both coaches were juggling around boards and accurate shooting from their lineups throughout like a “chess” beyond the perimeter was prevalent match to get the most advantageous in the Cranford Cougar boys basket- match-ups for their team and with the ball team’s 58-44 victory over Scotch Raiders trailing, 33-30, the final move Plains-Fanwood in Scotch Plains. David B. Corbin (2012 Mt. St. Mary’s meet) for The Westfield Leader and The Times RECORD-BREAKING DAY…Blue Devil sophomore Caroline Baldwin broke was made when Ridge bumped up Green pulled down 11 rebounds and the UCT meet and WHS records in the 50-freestyle and the 100-backstroke, and from his regular class at 182-lbs to added three blocked shots and a steal, teamed with Loren Ball, Sarah Cronin and Ellie Reinhardt to break the UCT face Frega and the winner would de- while sinking six points and contrib- Jim O’Connor (njsportpics.com) February 2013 files for The Westfield Leader and The Times meet and WHS records in the 200-free and 400-free relays. (January 2012) liver the victory for his team. Frega uting three assists. Raider senior for- GETTING THE TAKEDOWN IN OVERTIME…Raider heavyweight Anthony took the initiative with a takedown ward Tom Bonacum turned out to be Tufaro earns his 96th career victory when he takes Hanover Park’s Nick LaShell to the mat in overtime to claim a 3-1 decision on February 1, 2013. PUBLIC NOTICE Oblachinski sank five of his 12 points attempt, but Ridge countered to get effective in nearly every aspect of the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS and added an assist, which ignited a the takedown and a two-point nearfall. game. Bonacum also had 11 re- Ridge recorded a side roll reversal in bounds, but he was also very danger- fast-paced game of a trio of freshmen the 200-freestyle, Stephen Husch PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 13-3 run in the first half of the third that earned the Blue Devils a come- touched first in the 100-butterfly, Sam that the following Ordinances were passed quarter to put the Cranford High the second period and added a defen- ous offensively under the board, from sive takedown to claim an 8-0 major- mid range and from beyond the pe- from-behind 49-45 victory over the Hays won the 500-freestyle and Matt on first reading by the Township Council of School boys basketball team on the Raiders. Daniel took first in the 100-breast- the Township of Scotch Plains, County of road to a 56-41 victory over Scotch ity decision. rimeter. He finished with a game- Union, New Jersey on the 19th of JANU- January 29, 2013: Four Cougars high 25 points, which included three January 31, 2012: Holding a slim stroke. Cougar Julie Byrne touched ARY 2016, and that said Ordinances will Plains-Fanwood in Cranford. 79-77 lead entering the final event, first in the 100-backstroke, Brian Woo be considered for final adoption at a meet- Jack McCaffrey led the Cougars in the starting five hit double figures of the Raiders’ six 3-pointers. in scoring and the other sank eight January 28, 2012: Last year, on Sarah Cronin, Ellie Reinhardt, Lauren took top honors in the 200-individual ing of the said Township Council to be held with 22 points and five steals. Chris Schmeider and anchor Caroline medley and Nick Kalafatis touched in the Council Chambers, 430 Park Av- Gibbons led the 8-8 Raiders with points as the 13-4 Cranford Cougar enue, on the 16th day of FEBRUARY 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE Baldwin saw to it that the No. 1 first in the 50-freestyle. at 7:00 p.m., at which time and place a PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE public hearing will be held prior to final TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD See it all on the web in color . . . passage of said Ordinances and all inter- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT The 2016 Tax List may now be viewed ested persons will be given an opportunity FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday www.goleader.com to be heard concerning the same. 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Borough Clerk Borough Clerk pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This RESOLUTION NO: 2016-82 AWARDED TO: Intervention Strate- 1 T - 1/28/16, The Times Fee: $18.87 1 T - 1/28/16, The Times Fee: $18.87 contract and the resolution authorizing it is AWARDED TO: Atlantic Specialty In- gies, International, Inc., Midland Park, ORDINANCE NO. 2016-2 available for public inspection in the Office surance Company New Jersey AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE of the Clerk of the Board. 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Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE DURATION: Period ending December DURATION: Period ending December of the Board Chosen Freeholders AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISH- PUBLIC NOTICE 31, 2016 31, 2016 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $21.42 UNION COUNTY BOARD ING SALARIES AND WAGES AMOUNT: Not to exceed $1,000.00 AMOUNT: Not to exceed $1,000.00 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD FOR SUPERVISOR OF A copy of the Resolution and Contract A copy of the Resolution and Contract NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS BUILDING AND GROUNDS PUBLIC NOTICE relating to the services are on file and relating to the services are on file and Date Adopted: 01/21/16 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD BOZENA LACINA, RMC available for public inspection in the office available for public inspection in the office UNION COUNTY BOARD Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 01/21/16 Municipal Clerk of the Borough Clerk, 75 North Martine of the Borough Clerk, 75 North Martine OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the 1 T - 1/28/16, The Times Fee: $45.39 Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern Date Adopted: 01/21/16 petitive bidding as an Professional service ers has awarded a contract without com- PUBLIC NOTICE Borough Clerk Borough Clerk Public Notice is hereby given that the pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This petitive bidding as an extraordinary 1 T - 1/28/16, The Times Fee: $18.87 1 T - 1/28/16, The Times Fee: $18.87 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- contract and the resolution authorizing it is unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT ers has awarded a contract without com- available for public inspection in the Office 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE petitive bidding as an Professional service of the Clerk of the Board. resolution authorizing it is available for THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This RESOLUTION NO: 2016-84 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT contract and the resolution authorizing it is RESOLUTION 16-01-30 NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT AWARDED TO: Kanen Psychologi- of the Board. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY available for public inspection in the Office cal Associates, P.A., Ridgewood, New RESOLUTION NO: 2016-81 CONTRACTOR: CME Associates, 141 THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD of the Clerk of the Board. THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Jersey Bordentown Road, Parlin, New Jersey AWARDED TO: Great America As- RESOLUTION 16-01-21 RESOLUTION NO: 2016-97 SERVICES: for the provision of Psycho- 08859-1162 RESOLUTION 16-01-09 surance Company, Cincinnati, Ohio amending (Resolution No. 2015-694) logical Evaluation Services NATURE OF SERVICE: Park Planning CONTRACTOR: Millennium Strate- SERVICES: to cover accidental death of CONTRACTOR: John Draikiwicz, AWARDED TO: Weber Dowd Law of PERIOD: January 1, 2016-December Services gies, 60 Roseland Avenue, Caldwell, horses by fire, electrocution or transporta- Esq., Gibbons, One Gateway Plaza, Woodland Park, New Jersey 31, 2016 DURATION: Period ending December New Jersey 07006 tion vehicle overturn Newark, New Jersey 07102-5323 SERVICES: in the matter entitled Laquan COSTS: for a total amount not to exceed 31, 2016 NATURE OF SERVICE: Grant Writer PERIOD: January16, 2016-January 15, NATURE OF SERVICE: Bond Counsel Kearney v. UC, et als. $49,500.00 AMOUNT: $1,000.00 DURATION: For a period ending no 2017 DURATION: Period ending December COSTS: in an amount not to exceed James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk A copy of the Resolution and Contract later than December 31, 2016 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed 31, 2016 or until his successor is appointed $10,000.00 for a sum not to exceed of the Board Chosen Freeholders relating to the services are on file and FEE: Not to exceed $ 20,000.00 $1,559.00 AMOUNT: Not to exceed $1,000 $46,956.48 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $22.44 available for public inspection in the office A copy of the Resolution and Contract James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk A copy of the Resolution and Contract James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk of the Borough Clerk, 75 North Martine relating to the services are on file and of the Board Chosen Freeholders relating to the services are on file and of the Board Chosen Freeholders PUBLIC NOTICE Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. available for public inspection in the office 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $22.95 available for public inspection in the office 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Eleanor McGovern of the Borough Clerk, 75 North Martine of the Borough Clerk, 75 North Martine UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE Borough Clerk Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 1 T - 1/28/16, The Times Fee: $18.87 Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Borough Clerk Borough Clerk UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: 01/21/16 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 1/28/16, The Times Fee: $17.85 1 T - 1/28/16, The Times Fee: $17.85 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 01/21/16 NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Date Adopted: 01/21/16 ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Public Notice is hereby given that the petitive bidding as an Professional service Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This ers has awarded a contract without com- FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY RESOLUTION 16-01-23 ers has awarded a contract without com- contract and the resolution authorizing it is petitive bidding as an extraordinary THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD petitive bidding as an extraordinary available for public inspection in the Office unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. CONTRACTOR: Brown & Brown RESOLUTION 16-01-07 RESOLUTION 16-01-12 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. of the Clerk of the Board. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the Metro, Inc., 56 Livingston Avenue, 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for Roseland, New Jersey 07068 CONTRACTOR: Rogut, McCarthy, CONTRACTOR: T & M Associates, RESOLUTION NO: 2016-85 resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk NATURE OF SERVICE: Risk Manage- LLC, 37 Alden Street, Cranford, New Eleven Tindall Road, Middletown, New AWARDED TO: The Institute for Fo- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. ment/Insurance Program, Administration Jersey 07016 Jersey 07748 rensic Psychology, Oakland, New Jer- of the Board. and Insurance Broker for Dental And Life NATURE OF SERVICE: Downtown Eco- NATURE OF SERVICE: Planning Ser- sey RESOLUTION NO: 2016-80 Insurances nomic Development, Coordinator Services vices as Redevelopment Agency Planner RESOLUTION NO: 2016-99 SERVICES: to provide Psychological AWARDED TO: Hartford Fire Insur- DURATION: For a period ending no DURATION: For a period ending no DURATION: For a period ending no AWARDED TO: Winning Strategies Evaluation Services to the Department of ance Company later than December 31, 2016 later than December 31, 2016 later than December 31, 2016 Washington, Washington DC Administrative Services, Division of Per- SERVICES: Renewal of Public Official AMOUNT: Not to Exceed $15,000.00 FEE: Not to exceed $30,000 FEE: Not to exceed $5,000.00 SERVICES: to provide services for com- sonnel, and The Office of the Union County Bond for JoAnn Schwab, Office of the A copy of the Resolution and Contract A copy of the Resolution and Contract A copy of the Resolution and Contract prehensive federal government relations Prosecutor County Surrogate relating to the services are on file and relating to the services are on file and relating to the services are on file and and lobbying services PERIOD: January 1, 2016-December PERIOD: December 31, 2015-Decem- available for public inspection in the office available for public inspection in the office available for public inspection in the office PERIOD: January 1, 2016-December 31, 2016 ber 30, 2016 of the Borough Clerk, 75 North Martine of the Borough Clerk, 75 North Martine of the Borough Clerk, 75 North Martine 31, 2016 COSTS: in a total amount not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. COSTS: in the amount of $138,000.00 $29,500.00 $137.00 Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk Borough Clerk Borough Clerk Borough Clerk of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 1/28/16, The Times Fee: $20.40 1 T - 1/28/16, The Times Fee: $18.87 1 T - 1/28/16, The Times Fee: $18.87 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $22.44 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $24.48 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $22.95 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 28, 2016 Page 17 Challenger and Columbia: More Letters to the Editor Adjust Priorities, Not Tax Why They Still Affect Us CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 To Fund Transportation “I touch the future. I teach.” — crew of seven. These dual anniversa- Many Reports Confirm That Taxes Are The Union County Freeholders transportation plan.” Assembly Mi- Christa McAuliffe. ries emphasize for us anew the cour- approved several contracts last Thurs- nority Leader Jon Bramnick (R-21st, Thirty years ago today, on January age required of the men and women Driving Residents Out of New Jersey day totaling around $700,000 to be- Westfield) has said he would support 28, 1986, our country and its space who choose to travel beyond Earth’s Government big spenders and leg- end the commuter nightmare. And gin preparatory work for replacing a gas tax, but wants some other tax, program suffered the devastating loss boundaries, and the ultimate sacrifice islators take note. solve other serious long-festering several bridges deemed deficient. such as New Jersey’s estate or inher- of seven crew members — including some have made on these journeys. Forbes reports New Jersey has one problems, including the perilous state These bridges are in Rahway, Lin- itance tax, reduced. New Hampshire high school teacher Although she never got to com- of the highest rates of migration out pension system and the nearly bank- den, Mountainside and Westfield. The Regardless of whether the gas tax Christa McAuliffe — when the Space plete her historic mission as a teacher of state of any state in the country. rupt state transportation fund. contracts approved are for construc- is the best solution, some funding Shuttle Challenger exploded 73 sec- in space, Christa McAuliffe did in- The Census Bureau projects that The United States Department of tion administration and inspection source is needed to replenish the TTF onds after liftoff. deed touch the future through her all- between 1995 and 2025 New Jersey Transportation reports that 66 per- services. The actual replacement of to ensure New Jersey’s highways and A teacher at Concord High School, too-brief voyage aboard Challenger. will have one of the smallest popula- cent of New Jersey roads are “in these bridges will cost between sev- bridges remain safe for motorists. If Ms. McAuliffe had been selected A civilian who joined the ranks of tion increases of any state. poor/mediocre condition” and 35.5 eral hundred thousand dollars and not, a reshuffling of priorities is from among more than 11,000 appli- highly-trained astronauts, she encour- The Bureau of Economic Analysis percent of its bridges are “structur- $3.5 million for the Irving Street needed for where our existing rev- cants to become the first teacher in aged her students and others to reach of the United States Department of ally deficient/functionally obsolete” Bridge in Rahway, Union County enues are spent. New Jersey’s gas tax space. Also a wife and the mother of for the stars. She was a role model, Commerce ranked New Jersey eco- Yet the state legislature’s website Director of Engineering, Public is among the lowest in the country, two young children, she was 37 years especially for women and girls, and nomic 46th in economic growth in states, “While legislators spend a con- Works and Facilities Management certainly in the region, thus keeping old, and her death made the Chal- redefined what a classroom could be 2014. siderable amount of their time on told the freeholders at last week’s the state’s per gallon average low. lenger disaster all the more poignant. with her planned lessons from space. What could explain these phenom- legislative matters, service in the leg- agenda setting meeting. The county The state Legislature appropriates The catastrophe impacted us as a Her life remains an inspiration, and ena? islature is considered to be part-time, has received state funding of $1.8 around $80 million annually for the nation, and a people, in a way few an enduring reminder that ordinary One answer is taxes. Forbes ranks and most legislators also hold other million and has applied for another Municipal Aid Program. In Fiscal events have. Three decades later, people truly can make an extraordi- New Jersey 49th in the state and local employment.” million for construction costs. Year 2014, Fanwood received many of us still remember where we nary difference. tax burden. The Tax Foundation re- How can a part-time state legisla- The condition of our infrastructure $250,000; Garwood, $225,000; were when we heard the news, the On this solemn anniversary, we ports New Jersey has a higher sales ture not meeting year round solve is critically important to our local Mountainside, $201,000; Scotch emotions we felt, the images of Ms. continue to honor the lives, and the tax than 26 states and the highest real New Jersey’s problems? What com- economy as people need to get to Plains, $244,000; Summit, $250,000; McAuliffe’s family among those sacrifice, made by all members of estate taxes of any state. Most other pany remains in business if it does work and pick up and drop off their and Westfield, $150,000. watching the launch with awe and the crews of Challenger and Co- states have no estate tax. not conduct business year round? kids from school, not to mention the Keeping our roads in mint condi- anticipation — only moments later to lumbia. We also salute all those But this does not stop the state The Wall Street Journal reports need to keep our roadways open for tion costs significant dollars, espe- be stunned with sorrow and disbelief. individuals who dedicate their lives legislature, the Westfield Board of Gov. Chris Christie in 2015 spent 72 our police, fire and EMS services. cially given the thousands of cars that Challenger was not our space to advancing our knowledge of Education, the Westfield Town Coun- percent of his time out of state or 261 New Jersey’s funding source for use our roads daily. We are hopeful program’s first tragedy, nor would it space and its mysteries — both those cil, and the Union County Board of days, including 56 days in New transportation projects, the Transpor- that our lawmakers and Governor be the last. This Monday, February 1, who venture into the cosmos and Chosen Freeholders from more tax- Hampshire! Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno tation Trust Fund (TTF), is said to be Chris Christie can adjust priorities to will mark 13 years since the loss of the those with whom they collaborate payer-funded projects. oversaw state affairs 17 times in De- running out of money. Democrat leg- find a funding solution that won’t hit Space Shuttle Columbia and its own here on Earth. A second answer. The Woodrow cember 2015 alone. NJ.com reports islative leaders are pushing to in- taxpayers too hard and won’t cause Wilson School Policy Research In- he spent 137 days out of state in crease the state’s gasoline tax with even more Garden State residents to stitute concluded that “the high cost 2014. His out-of-state travel expenses the money to be specifically dedi- move out of state. Be Wary When You Hear of living (and especially the high cost have cost New Jersey taxpayers at cated for the TTF. Senate President of housing) is the main factor that least $1 million. Stephen Sweeney (D-3rd, PUBLIC NOTICE leads to the state’s net out-migra- Gov. Christie should be spending Gloucester) was quoted by NJ101.5 UNION COUNTY BOARD About PILOT Payments tion.” time in Camden with a 35.5 percent as saying, “No one is going to fix the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS A third answer. The Census Bu- poverty rate according to the Census bridges with a wand. We really, truly NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD You may have heard the term PI- way of keeping the tax base (at least reau reports the New York-Northern Bureau and in Atlantic City nearly believe we need a $2 billion (a year) Date Adopted: 01/21/16 LOT. Many are note aware of its full as far as school districts are con- Public Notice is hereby given that the New Jersey-Long Island Metropoli- bankrupt because four of its casinos Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- consequences. cerned) artificially low. tan Area has one of the longest com- closed at a loss of 8,000 jobs. PUBLIC NOTICE ers has awarded a contract without com- Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PI- Jersey City and Elizabeth are so- petitive bidding as an Professional service muting times of any American met- Name the employee who can take UNION COUNTY BOARD LOT) is a method by which munici- called “Abbott” districts — although OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This ropolitan area. Anyone driving dur- so much time away from work and contract and the resolution authorizing it is palities entice developers to take an the term is not officially used any ing rush hour knows this full well. not expect a pink slip? NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 01/21/16 available for public inspection in the Office abandoned or blighted property and more. They were created by the New Nor is taking expensive public trans- Government — even small gov- of the Clerk of the Board. renovate it or build something new. Jersey Supreme Court, which in rul- Public Notice is hereby given that the portation even if available any fun ernment — in the modern era cannot Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- RESOLUTION NO: 2016-60 It’s a set fee lower than what would ings in 1985 and 1990 determined either. be absent or part time. No business ers has awarded a contract without com- AWARDED TO: Supplee, Clooney & be charged if taxed under the regular that the state constitution required an New Jersey remains a fine place to could be run this way and govern- petitive bidding as an extraordinary Company, Westfield, New Jersey assessment, and almost always ex- equal education to all students, these live and work but for how long? Our ment is business big time. unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. SERVICES: to provide statutory audits cludes school taxes. That means the districts were too poor to do it at the 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the of accounts of the County of Union and its elected officials had better get on the resolution authorizing it is available for school district gets no revenue. level of a Westfield or a Cranford, Stephen Schoeman agencies stick and reduce the tax burden and Westfield public inspection in the Office of the Clerk PERIOD: January 1, 2016-December On a local level, this can be prob- and therefore the lion share of state of the Board. 31, 2016 lematic. Education costs comprise funding should go to them. PUBLIC NOTICE RESOLUTION NO: 2016-64 James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk one of the largest portions of a That reduced state funding to towns PUBLIC NOTICE AWARDED TO: Various Agencies of the Board Chosen Freeholders UNION COUNTY BOARD 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $20.91 homeowner’s property tax bill — in like Westfield and Cranford. UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Communities in Cooperation $40,000.00 some cases half or more. Now, while some feel that PILOTs OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Institute of Music $40,000.00 PUBLIC NOTICE may not be the best idea when done in NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 01/21/16 Youth Advocate Program, Inc Without revenue from new sources, Date Adopted: 01/21/16 Public Notice is hereby given that the $36,780.00 UNION COUNTY BOARD the ever increasing costs are borne by richer towns, Mr. Cittarelli sees poorer Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Youth Service Bureau $90,000.00 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS the existing taxpayers. So while new towns gaming the system to keep the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Juvenile Detention Center NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD business are cheered as a new “rat- state funding their schools instead of ers has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as an extraordinary $24,876.00 Date Adopted: 01/21/16 putting it on their own residents. petitive bidding as an Professional service unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Trinitas Regional Medical Center Public Notice is hereby given that the able,” it’s not as complete as some are pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the $60,000.00 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- led to believe. “The notion of any community not contract and the resolution authorizing it is resolution authorizing it is available for Trinitas Regional Medical Center ers has awarded a contract without com- On a state level, it can be even more collecting school property taxes on available for public inspection in the Office public inspection in the Office of the Clerk $50,000.00 petitive bidding as an extraordinary troublesome in New Jersey. properties when its schools are 50 of the Clerk of the Board. of the Board. Family & Children’s Services$90,000.00 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Boxwood Development Services 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the Assemblyman Jack Cittarelli (R- percent, 60 percent or 70 percent RESOLUTION NO: 2016-38 RESOLUTION NO: 2016-47 $30,000.00 resolution authorizing it is available for 16th, Somerville) is asking the acting funded by state school aid is dubious AWARDED TO: Remington & Vernick amending (Resolution No. 2014-15) Communities in Cooperation, Inc. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk director of the state’s division of taxa- if not unacceptable, especially con- Engineers of Secaucus, New Jersey AWARDED TO: Funeral Services of $50,000.00 of the Board. sidering that the New Jerseyans pro- SERVICES: to provide Design, Construc- New Jersey, Inc. Hillside, New Jersey SERVICES: to provide a range of pro- tion, Dennis Shilling, to expand its tion Administration and Inspection Ser- SERVICES: to provide funeral home grams and services for Union County youth RESOLUTION NO: 2016-74 ongoing investigation into the prac- viding that aid do, in fact, pay school vices for the Replacement of Elm Street and livery services of remains for the Union and families AWARDED TO: This Is It! Produc- tices of three towns in particular property taxes,” Mr. Cittarelli said in Bridge, Township of Westfield, New Jer- County Medical Examiner’s Office PERIOD: January1, 2016-December 31, tions, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey sey PERIOD: January 1, 2015-December 2016 SERVICES: to provide the planning, (Elizabeth, Dunellen and Jersey City) a release. production and management services for PILOT payments can be a useful COSTS: for an amount not to exceed 31, 2015 COSTS: in the amount not to exceed regarding PILOTs, tax assessments $193,492.83.00 COSTS: in the amount not to exceed $511,656.00 the 2016 Concert Series and state school aid. tool, but like the old adage, too much James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk $20,000.00 James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk COSTS: in the amount not to exceed His charge is that some towns are of anything is bad. of the Board Chosen Freeholders James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk of the Board Chosen Freeholders $109,650.00 using PILOTs and assessments as a 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $22.44 of the Board Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $35.19 James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $23.97 of the Board Chosen Freeholders PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $21.42 PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 01/21/16 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 01/21/16 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 01/21/16 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 01/21/16 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 01/21/16 Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 01/21/16 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as an Professional service ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This petitive bidding as an extraordinary ers has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as an Professional service Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as an extraordinary contract and the resolution authorizing it is unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. petitive bidding as an Professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This ers has awarded a contract without com- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. available for public inspection in the Office 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is petitive bidding as an Professional service 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the of the Clerk of the Board. resolution authorizing it is available for contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. contract and the resolution authorizing it is public inspection in the Office of the Clerk RESOLUTION NO: 2016-95 of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office of the Board. AWARDED TO: Judith L. DiAntonio, RESOLUTION NO: 2016-36 of the Clerk of the Board. Clark, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO: 2016-55 RESOLUTION NO: 2016-39 AWARDED TO: Remington & Vernick RESOLUTION NO: 2016-56 SERVICES: for Certified Court Report- AWARDED TO: Various Agencies AWARDED TO: The RBA Group of Engineers of Secaucus, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO: 2016-37 amending (Resolution No. 2015-416) ing services to the County of Union Prevention Links $99,451.00 Parsippany, New Jersey SERVICES: to provide Design, Construc- AWARDED TO: Neglia Engineering AWARDED TO: PROCEED, Inc. PERIOD: January 1, 2016-December SERVICES: to provide family engage- SERVICES: to provide On-Call Traffic tion Administration and Inspection Ser- Associates, of Clark, New Jersey SERVICES: to provide the New Jersey 31, 2016 ment program services for youth involve in Engineering Services for the County of vices for the Replacement of Hussa Street SERVICES: to provide Design, Construc- Division of Family Development Intensive COSTS: in the sum not to exceed the juvenile justice system Union, New Jersey Bridge Over Peach Orchard Brook in the tion Management and Inspection Services Case Management Program services for $20,000.00 PERIOD: January 1, 2016-December PERIOD: February 1, 2016- January City of Linden for the Replacement of Tracy Road Bridge, the Union County residents James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk 31, 2016 31, 2017 COSTS: for an amount not to exceed Over the Green Brook in the Township of PERIOD: January 1, 2016-June 30, 2016 of the Board Chosen Freeholders COSTS: in the total amount not to ex- COSTS: for an amount not to exceed $138,238.85.00 Mountainside, New Jersey James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $21.42 ceed $99,451.00 $25,000.00 James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk COSTS: for an amount not to exceed of the Board Chosen Freeholders James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk of the Board Chosen Freeholders $131,158.00 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $21.42 PUBLIC NOTICE of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $22.44 James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $22.44 of the Board Chosen Freeholders PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $22.44 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 01/21/16 UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: 01/21/16 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 01/21/16 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- Date Adopted: 01/21/16 Date Adopted: 01/21/16 Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as an Professional service Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 01/21/16 ers has awarded a contract without com- pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the petitive bidding as an Professional service contract and the resolution authorizing it is ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as an Professional service Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This available for public inspection in the Office petitive bidding as an Professional service petitive bidding as an Professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This ers has awarded a contract without com- contract and the resolution authorizing it is of the Clerk of the Board. pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is petitive bidding as an Professional service available for public inspection in the Office contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This RESOLUTION NO: 2016-62 of the Clerk of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. contract and the resolution authorizing it is AWARDED TO: Pharma-Care Inc. of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office RESOLUTION NO: 2016-96 Clark, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO: 2016-45 of the Clerk of the Board. amending (Resolution No. 2015-393) SERVICES: to provide pharmacy con- RESOLUTION NO: 2016-44 RESOLUTION NO: 2016-35 AWARDED TO: T & M Associates of AWARDED TO: Bauch, Zucker, sulting services for the resident/patients at amending (Resolution No. 2015-893) AWARDED TO: Remington & Vernick Middletown, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO: 2016-40 Hatfield of Springfield, New Jersey the Cornerstone Hospital at Runnells Spe- AWARDED TO: CME Associates of Engineers of Secaucus, New Jersey SERVICES: to provide underground stor- AWARDED TO: T& M Associates of SERVICES: in the matter entitled Kevin cialized Hospital Monmouth Junction, New Jersey SERVICES: to provide Design, Construc- age tank design services for the replace- Middletown, New Jersey Buckley & Ryan Wilson v. UC, et als. PERIOD: January 1, 2016-December SERVICES: to provide additional engi- tion Administration and Inspection Ser- ment of underground storage tanks de- SERVICES: to provide On-Call Bridge COSTS: in an amount not to exceed 31, 2016 neering services related to the former vices for the Replacement of Irving Street partment of Public Works Facility in Scotch Engineering Services for the County of $10,000.00 for a sum not to exceed COSTS: at an amount not to exceed Lenape Park Trap and Sheet facility lo- Bridge City of Rahway Plains, New Jersey Union, New Jersey $20,000.00 $12,000.00 cated in Cranford, New Jersey COSTS: for an amount not to exceed COSTS: for an amount not to exceed PERIOD: February 1, 2016- January James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk COSTS: for an amount not to exceed $353,154.76.00 $122,050.00 31, 2017 of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders $15,150.00 for a new contract amount not James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk COSTS: for an amount not to exceed 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $22.95 to exceed$365,061.00 of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders $50,000.00 James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $22.44 James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $22.95 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $22.44 UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 01/21/16 Date Adopted: 01/21/16 UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 01/21/16 Date Adopted: 01/21/16 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- Date Adopted: 01/21/16 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 01/21/16 petitive bidding as an extraordinary petitive bidding as an extraordinary Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as an Professional service petitive bidding as an Professional service Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the ers has awarded a contract without com- pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This ers has awarded a contract without com- resolution authorizing it is available for resolution authorizing it is available for petitive bidding as an Professional service contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is petitive bidding as an Professional service public inspection in the Office of the Clerk public inspection in the Office of the Clerk pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This of the Board. of the Board. contract and the resolution authorizing it is of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office RESOLUTION NO: 2016-75 RESOLUTION NO: 2016-79 RESOLUTION NO: 2016-41 RESOLUTION NO: 2016-42 of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. AWARDED TO: This Is It! Produc- AWARDED TO: Specialty Underwrit- AWARDED TO: CME Associates, of AWARDED TO: Neglia Engineering tions, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey ers Insurance Company, Oak Creek, WI RESOLUTION NO: 2016-48 Monmouth Junction, New Jersey Associates, of Clark, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO: 2016-43 SERVICES: to provide the planning, SERVICES: to provide insurance cover- amending (Resolution No. 2015-682) SERVICES: to provide On-Call Environ- SERVICES: to provide On-Call General AWARDED TO: French & Parrello of production and management services for age to the County’s office machinery, laun- AWARDED TO: Robert Wood mental Services for the County of Union, Engineering Services for the County of Wall, New Jersey the 2016 Rhythm and Blues by the Brook dry equipment and lab equipment Johnson University Hospital, Rahway, New Jersey Union, New Jersey SERVICES: to provide dam inspection Concert at Cedar Brook Park, Plainfield to PERIOD: January 1, 2016-December New Jersey PERIOD: February 1, 2016- January PERIOD: February 1, 2016- January and engineering Services for the 2016 be held on June 4, 2016 31, 2016 SERVICES: for the provision of space to 31, 2017 31, 2017 Inspection of Union County Dams COSTS: in the amount not to exceed COSTS: in the amount not to exceed perform autopsies and external exams COSTS: for an amount not to exceed COSTS: for an amount not to exceed COSTS: for an amount not to exceed $120,000.00 $300,000.00 PERIOD: July1, 2015-June 31, 2016 $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $16,850.00 James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $20.91 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $22.44 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $22.44 1 T - 01/28/16, The Leader Fee: $20.40 Page 18 Thursday, January 28, 2016 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WESTFIELD tion given by the caller. As police Monday, January 18, Shannon approached the vehicle on foot it Averette, 43, of Plainfield was ar- pulled away, struck the officer, and CLASSIFIEDS rested at the Somerset County jail on fled the scene. The vehicle was loan outstanding Westfield criminal cated abandoned a short distance PROFESSIONAL OFFICE FOR RENT CRANFORD ROOMMATE NEEDED warrant. He was transported to police the 70 block of Watson Road re- Sunday, January 24, a resident of away. The officer was not seriously headquarters for arrest processing and ported that an unknown suspect had the 30 block of Madison Avenue re- injured in the incident. North Martine Avenue, Fanwood. 3 bedroom fully furnished home. taken to the Union County jail to be entered her unlocked motor vehicle. ported that an unknown suspect had The vehicle was impounded and a 2 rooms, fully furnished, 400 sq. Seeking female professional. held in lieu of posting the requisite At the time of the report nothing was entered their unlocked motor vehicle subsequent search warrant execution ft., private bath, off street parking, Washer/dryer, cable, parking. NYC $2,500 bail. determined to be missing. and removed a jacket. revealed property from multiple car heat, AC & electric included. Trans within walking dist- Monday, January 18, Diane Seitz, Tuesday, January 5, a resident of Sunday, January 24, a resident of burglaries previously reported in $950/month (908) 322-8440 ance. $775/mo includes utilities. 60, of Westfield was arrested at East the 70 block of Watson Road re- the 150 block of Midway Avenue Cranford and nearby towns. After a (908) 721-7045 Broad Street and Gallows Hill Road NEED HOST WESTFIELD FAMILY ported that an unknown suspect had reported that an unknown suspect follow-up investigation by detectives FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE and charged with driving while in- entered her unlocked motor vehicle. had entered their four unlocked mo- the 17-year-old driver was positively Family wanted to host Spanish toxicated (DWI) pursuant to a motor A bag containing personal property, tor vehicles. It appeared that nothing identified and apprehended. All Grand Niece for WHS school yr Body By Jake FIRMFLEX Total vehicle investigation. She was pro- valued at $30, was removed. was missing at the time of the report. charges will be adjudicated in the 2016-17. Top Straight "A" Body Trainer. Complete Workout cessed and released on her own re- Thursday, January 7, Andrea Ortis, Monday, January 25, a resident of Family section of the Superior Court, American speaking Student, Exercise Machine. Space Saving cognizance to a responsible person. 23, of Westfield was arrested and the 10 block of Byron Lane reported authorities said. Sports, Scout, writer. Contact Design. Padded Bench. Tuesday, January 19, Lisa M. charged with possession of suspected that an unknown suspect had entered SCOTCH PLAINS [email protected] Adjustable Height and Resistence. Correia, 47, of Elizabeth responded marijuana after she was stopped by their unlocked motor vehicle and re- Monday, January 18, the owner of Perfect For Home or Dorm! to police headquarters to surrender police for a motor vehicle violation at moved a small television. an East 2nd Street business reported Expert Calculus/Precalc Tutor Excellent Condition, $95. herself on an outstanding Westfield Midway Avenue and Glenwood Road. Monday, January 25, a resident of the theft of a pocketbook. The owner AP-certified, veteran HS math tu- Call (908) 654-6091 traffic warrant. She was processed While the officer was speaking with the 10 block of Thorne Place re- reported that a black male entered the tor specializing in calculus and and released after posting the requi- the driver, he could detect a strong ported that an unknown suspect had store, proceeded to go behind the precalculus. Master's, very expe- County Parks Open site $89 bail. odor of marijuana coming from inside entered their unlocked motor vehicle counter and stole the pocketbook. The rienced, patient, excellent results. For Sledding Tuesday, January 19, Patrick Th- the vehicle, authorities said. The driver and removed a wallet. store has video of the incident con- Please call Mel: (732) 603-9521. ompson, Jr., 27, of Plainfield was was asked to exit the vehicle so the CRANFORD firming the theft, authorities said. COUNTY – The Board of Cho- arrested on an outstanding Plainfield officer could conduct a search. The Sunday, January 10, a 17-year-old Detectives working the case were able CHILDCARE NEEDED sen Freeholders reminds residents traffic warrant pursuant to a motor officer located the suspected mari- male from Roselle has been charged to identify the suspect and a warrant that five Union County parks are vehicle stop at Westfield Avenue and juana and the driver was placed under with aggravated assault on a police was issued for the individual’s arrest. Nannies - Housekeepers designated for sledding: Briant Park First Street. He was processed and BabyNurses Needed arrest. Ortis subsequently was released officer, eluding, resisting arrest, un- Friday, January 22, a Victor Street in Summit, Echo Lake Park (the released after posting bail of $250. pending her court appearance. lawful possession of two bb/pellet resident reported the theft of a motor Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time “Summer Arts Hill” near Spring- Wednesday, January 20, Andrea Solid References Required. Thursday, January 7, a business on handguns, and receiving stolen prop- vehicle. The resident stated that be- field Avenue in Westfield); Lenape M. Ortis, 23, of Westfield responded the 500 block of North Avenue re- erty. A Stoughton Avenue resident tween 6:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. some- CALL (732) 972-4090 Park (in Cranford, in areas that are to police headquarters to satisfy an www.absolutebestcare.com ported the shoplifting of cigarettes contacted police to report a possible one had stolen the 1964 Mustang that not close to waterways), Meisel outstanding Westfield traffic warrant. by an unknown customer. The value motor vehicle burglary in progress. was parked in the driveway. The resi- Park (Springfield, in the detention She was processed and released after is $83. Responding units located a vehicle dent said the vehicle was locked and DEYCI’S CLEANING SERVICES basin area), and Unami Park in Are you tired? Let me help you! posting $750 bail. Monday, January 11, a resident of on Culin Drive matching a descrip- was equipped with a kill switch. Experience & Excellent Work Garwood. Wednesday, January 20, Christo- the 10 block of Gere Place reported Residential, Apartments, “We urge all our residents who pher W. Kelly, 42, of Scotch Plains that an unknown suspect had entered Commercial, Offices wish to sled to follow these guide- was arrested and charged with DWI his unlocked motor vehicle and re- GOP Tout Moving Survey As Free Estimates 100% Guaranteed lines and have a safe enjoyable time pursuant to a motor vehicle investi- moved $30 in change. References Available in our county parks,” Freeholder gation in the area of Lamberts Mill Tuesday, January 12, a burglary (908) 510-2542 Chairman Bruce H. Bergen said. Road near Shackamaxon Drive. He was reported at a residence on the Call to Overhaul Tax System To avoid tree hazards, sledders was transported to police headquar- 400 block of North Avenue. An un- in Union County parks are advised TRENTON — Assembly Republi- It was the fourth straight year both Probitas Verus Honos ters, where he was processed and known suspect took several items, cans pounced on a study by United New Jersey and New York were among to avoid sledding devices that can- released to a responsible adult. valued at approximately $1,000. not be steered. Downhill skiing is Van Lines that showed New Jersey the highest outbound movers list. Wednesday, January 20, Bernard Tuesday, January 12, a burglary had the highest percentage of people “The United Van Lines study is PUBLIC NOTICE strictly prohibited in all county Jennings, 59, of Plainfield was ar- was reported at a residence on the 10 parks, but cross-country skiing is moving out to push their effort to very telling. Once again, New Jersey TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS rested and charged with shoplifting block of Montrose Avenue that oc- revamp the state’s tax system. leads the nation in out-migration,” permitted in the following parks: from a business located on the 300 curred between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. An NOTICE TO BIDDERS Ash Brook Golf Course in Scotch “Is it any coincidence that New Jer- Ciattarelli said. “The conventional block of East South Avenue. Further unknown suspect removed items val- sey also has the highest property taxes wisdom is this exodus is led by retir- NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids Plains, Oak Ridge Golf Course in investigation revealed that Jennings ued at approximately $200. will be received by the Township of Scotch Clark, in Watchung Reservation in and the lowest-ranked business climate ees or ‘snow birds’ in search of Plains, in the County of Union, State of had outstanding criminal warrants Thursday, January 14, a burglary in the country?” Assembly Republican warmer climate. But a closer look at New Jersey, at the office of the Township Mountainside. from South Plainfield, with bail of was reported at a residence on the 10 Clerk, Scotch Plains Municipal Building, Skating on natural waterways in Whip Jack Ciattarelli (R-NJ16, the study tells a very different and $500, and Scotch Plains, with bail of block of Stewart Place. An unknown Somerville) said in a January 6 release. troubling story. By ‘age,’ more than 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New county parks is contingent on the $186. Jennings was processed and suspect took items valued at approxi- Jersey, 07076 (ATTN: Bozena Lacina, availability of at least four inches “This study confirms that affordability half of those who leave New Jersey Township Clerk) on or before Thursday, held, awaiting transport to the Union mately $1,000. of clear ice as measured by parks and opportunity are the issues motivat- are in the prime of their professionals February 11, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing County jail. Friday, January 15, Christopher ing New Jerseyans to leave. careers. By ‘reason,’ more than half time or as soon thereafter as the matter officials in accordance with widely Thursday, January 21, Benny Davis, 20, of Orange was arrested on may be reached, for: accepted safety standards. No wa- “This study also confirms that we claim ‘lifestyle’ and ‘job’ as their Rouland, Jr., 47, of Plainfield was an active warrant out of Bloomfield need a plan – a bold and comprehen- motivation for moving.” ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES terways have met that standard so arrested on an outstanding criminal following a motor vehicle stop at Mid- (1 YEAR, 2ND YEAR OPTION) far this winter. sive plan that creates more dynamic New Jersey also led the country in warrant from Westfield, with bail of way and Martine Avenues. He was and attractive opportunities for all 2014, when 64 percent of the moves “ in accordance with the Specifications $2,500, and an outstanding Watchung SHERIFF’S SALE processed, posted bail and released. New Jerseyans. That plan must ad- were out of state. New Jersey has and Information to Bidders prepared by traffic warrant, with bail of $132, the Township. At that time and place, such Friday, January 15, a resident of dress the property tax crisis and in- never ranked lower than third on the SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15005194 pursuant to a prisoner drop-off from bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY the 10 block of Paterson Road re- clude an overhaul of our state tax outbound list since 2006. No bids shall be received other than at the CHANCERY DIVISION Somerset County. He was transported ported that his work truck had been time and place herein designated for their UNION COUNTY code.” “How can we expect to grow our DOCKET NO. F-13008-15 to police headquarters, where he was stolen from his driveway. The January 4 report from United economy, solve the property tax cri- receipt, unless mailed to the Township Plaintiff: HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK processed and held in lieu of bail. Clerk for receipt at the designated time VS. Friday, January 15, a resident of Van Lines noted that 67 percent of sis and make New Jersey more af- Defendant: JORGE CANAS; MONICA Thursday, January 21, Amanda and place. CANAS; PNC BANK NA; CT INC D/B/A the 180 block of North Martine Av- moves involving New Jersey are out- fordable when, year-over-year, citi- Copies of the Bid Documents may be CAMARATO TRUCKING INC; KASLANDER Petrocelli, 29, of Westfield was ar- enue reported that an unknown sus- bound, or two people leave the state zens are leaving, including a great obtained during regular business hours LUMBER COMPANY INC; CITIBANK, N.A. rested on an outstanding Westfield Sale Date: 02/10/2016 pect had stolen some packages that for every one that move in. That was many in the prime of the professional from the Township Clerk. Written ques- Writ of Execution: 10/02/2015 traffic warrant, with bail of $57, pur- tions regarding the bid specifications may By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution were delivered to his front porch. The slightly ahead of New York (65 per- careers? We need to act now to make be submitted to the Bozena Lacina, Town- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public suant to a motor vehicle stop in the missing items are valued at $197. cent), Connecticut (63 percent) and New Jersey a better place to live, ship Clerk, at 430 Park Avenue, Scotch vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- area of East North Avenue and Saint TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Saturday, January 16, a resident of Massachusetts (57 percent). work and retire,” Ciattarelli said. Plains, New Jersey 07076 no later than TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Paul Street. She was transported to the 90 block of Paterson Road re- five (5) days before the date set forth in the WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% police headquarters, where she was ported that an item had been stolen foregoing paragraph for receipt of bids. of their bid available in cash or certified check at Poll Finds Opposition to Amending Bidders are required to comply with the the conclusion of the sales. processed and released after posting from his back porch sometime be- requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred full bail. Twenty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Two tween Saturday, January 9, and Sat- and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and all other appli- and 54/ 100*** $228,952.54. Friday, January 22, Lee Melehi, urday, January 16. Constitution Regarding Gas Tax cable statutes, laws or regulations. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: 32, of Staten Island, N.Y. was ar- Bidders are required to submit a valid Borough of Fanwood, County of Union, in the Sunday, January 17, Eric Leissing, REGION – Among the slew of all that’s being asked is whether any State of New Jersey. rested on two outstanding traffic war- Business Registration Certificate from the PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 9 Mid- 31, of Scotch Plains was arrested on constitutional amendments being money collected through the gas tax State of New Jersey Department of Trea- way Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. rants pursuant to a motor vehicle stop an active warrant out of Kenilworth sury, Division of Revenue. TAX LOT# 3, BLOCK# 1. considered for November’s election should go to the TTF. However, many APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 50 X 142 in the area of Central Avenue and following a motor vehicle stop at is one involving the gas tax and New in the state are either undecided or Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed NEAREST CROSS STREET: Terrill Road Harrow Road. One warrant was from envelope addressed to the Township Clerk, *Also subject to subsequent taxes, water and North and Longfellow Avenues. He Jersey’s Transportation Trust Fund oppose the idea,” said Krista Jenkins, bearing the name and address of the bid- sewer plus interest through date of payoff. Neptune, with bail of $120, and the was processed, posted bail and re- Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Thirty-Eight (TTF). Some in the Legislature want professor of political science and di- der, upon which shall be designated: Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Six and 16/100*** other was from Bass River Township, leased. to amend the state’s constitution in rector of PublicMind. “With the little “ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES $235,296.16 together with lawful interest and with bail of $295. Melehi was trans- Thursday, January 21, Eaton (1 YEAR, 2nd YEAR OPTION)” costs. order to ensure that all revenue from attention being paid to this issue, an Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- ported to police headquarters, pro- Brown, 35, of Plainfield was arrested The Township reserves the right to re- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and the gas tax goes directly to the TTF. information campaign could move ject any and all bids under the provisions of expenses, there remains any surplus money, the cessed and released after posting the on an active warrant out of Fanwood Fairleigh Dickinson University’s the needle either way.” N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-13.2. money will be deposited into the Superior Court full bail amount. following a random license plate BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, PublicMind asked Garden State resi- In the past, Garden Staters have or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Friday, January 22, Lucille Impe- check. Police confirmed that the dents what they think of this idea and been opposed to the idea of a gas tax SCOTCH PLAINS, IN THE COUNTY OF Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature rial, 59, of Westfield was arrested and UNION AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for driver was the registered owner and finds many across the state opposed. increase. As reported by the poll in an order directing payment of the surplus money. charged with DWI pursuant to a mo- Alexander Mirabella The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale he was arrested, processed, posted Forty-nine percent favor the proposed November, only 36 percent said they Township Manager will have information regarding the surplus, if tor vehicle accident investigation in bail and released. Bozena Lacina any. amendment, with 30 percent who are supported an increase in order to fund There is a full legal description on file in the the area of Summit Avenue near Clo- Sunday, January 24, a resident of opposed. Relatively few are paying repairs to the state’s roads and bridges. Township Clerk Union County Sheriff’s Office. ver Street. She was processed and 1 T - 1/28/16, The Times Fee: $49.47 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this the 200 block of Hunter Avenue re- attention to the issue, with fewer than The PublicMind survey was con- sale for any length of time without further adver- released to a responsible adult. ported that an unknown suspect had tisement. a third (29 percent) who have heard a ducted by landline and cellular tele- SHERIFF’S SALE Joseph Cryan FANWOOD entered their unlocked motor vehicle lot or some about the proposed phone January 4 to 10 among a ran- Sheriff Monday, January 4, a resident of SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16000021 Attorney: and removed some loose change. amendment. Forty-six percent have dom statewide sample of 902 adult SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY PARKER MC CAY CHANCERY DIVISION PO BOX 5054 heard virtually nothing at all. residents. Results have a margin of UNION COUNTY 9000 MIDATLANTIC DRIVE SHERIFF’S SALE “Some may find this surprising, as sampling error of +/- 3.6 points. DOCKET NO. F-007239-14 SUITE 300 SHERIFF’S SALE Plaintiff: HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15005506 VS. (856) 596-8900 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15005160 SHERIFF’S SALE Defendant: MARC VACCARO; DENISA 4 T - 01/14, 01/21, 01/28 CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S SALE VACCARO; FUJIFILM NORTH AMERICA COR- & 02/04/16 Fee: $167.28 UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15005154 PORATION; ANNE M. VACCARO; AMERICAN DOCKET NO. F-1562-15 UNION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15005103 EXPRESS BANK, FSB Plaintiff: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA- DOCKET NO. F-22875-10 CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Sale Date: 02/24/2016 SHERIFF’S SALE TIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL AS- UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION Writ of Execution: 09/28/2015 VS. SOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO DOCKET NO. F-051850-09 UNION COUNTY By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15005222 Defendant: JOHN G MORMILE; ANTHONY ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORT- Plaintiff: US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, DOCKET NO. F-021138-12 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY MORMILE, JR.; THE PROVIDENT BANK; DIANE GAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SE- AS TRUSTEE FOR CMLTI 2006-WF2 Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- CHANCERY DIVISION MORMILLE; OVERLOOK HOSPITAL; MIDLAND RIES 2007-11 VS. VS. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- UNION COUNTY FUNDING LLC; GASTRO SURGICENTER OF VS. Defendant: VITO SCORCIA; ISABELLA Defendant: MOHAMED BOTO; KARINA TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on DOCKET NO. F-20268-10 NJ Defendant: JOHN MORMILE; LORRAINE MIRANDA; FRAN SCORCIA; STATE OF NEW BOTO; MRS. MOHAMED BOTO, WIFE OF WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Plaintiff: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE Sale Date: 02/17/2016 MORMILE; WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. JERSEY MOHAMED BOTO said day. All successful bidders must have 20% ASSOCIATION Writ of Execution: 09/28/2015 Sale Date: 02/03/2016 Sale Date: 02/03/2016 Sale Date: 02/03/2015 of their bid available in cash or certified check at VS. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Writ of Execution: 05/23/2014 Writ of Execution: 09/22/2014 Writ of Execution: 07/29/2014 the conclusion of the sales. Defendant: WILLIAM P. HUNNEL, MORT- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred GAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYS- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public to me directed I shall expose for sale by public to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Ninety-Two Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Three TEM, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR, GMAC MORT- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- and 06/100*** $692,533.06. GAGE CORPORATION, CITIBANK, FSB TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Property to be sold is located in the TOWN- Sale Date: 02/10/2016 WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on SHIP of SCOTCH PLAINS, County of UNION, Writ of Execution: 09/10/2015 said day. All successful bidders must have 20% WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of State of New Jersey. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution of their bid available in cash or certified check at said day. All successful bidders must have 20% said day. All successful bidders must have 20% said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Premises commonly known as: 7 MANITOU to me directed I shall expose for sale by public the conclusion of the sales. of their bid available in cash or certified check at of their bid available in cash or certified check at of their bid available in cash or certified check at WAY, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY 07076- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- The judgment amount is: ***Seventy-Five the conclusion of the sales. the conclusion of the sales. the conclusion of the sales. 2922 TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Six and 21/ The judgment amount is: ***Seven Hundred The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred BEING KNOWN as LOT 10, BLOCK 12301 on TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on 100*** $75,746.21. Fifty Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Four and Eighty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Four Five Thousand Six Hundred Nineteen and 06/ the official Tax Map of the TOWNSHIP of WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of The property to be sold is located in the TOWN- 45/100*** $750,624.45. and 61/100*** $586,744.61. 100*** $305,619.06. SCOTCH PLAINS. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% SHIP of WESTFIELD, County of UNION and The property to be sold is located in the TOWN The property to be sold is located in the TOWN The property to be sold is located in the TOWN Dimensions: 252.00 feet X 175.54 feet X 63.44 of their bid available in cash or certified check at State of New Jersey. OF WESTFIELD in the County of UNION, and OF WESTFIELD in the County of UNION, and OF WESTFIELD in the County of UNION, and feet X 79.14 feet X 206.08 feet X 40.86 feet X the conclusion of the sales. Commonly known as: 417S ELMER STREET, the State of New Jersey. the State of New Jersey. the State of New Jersey. 144.14 feet The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090 A/K/A 417 Tax Lot 46, Block 3506. Tax Lot 11, Block 2818. Tax Lot 28, Block 4004. Nearest Cross Street: Raritan Road Four Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Seven and SOUTH ELMER WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY COMMONLY known as 235 Benson Place, Commonly known as 105 Marion Avenue, Commonly known as 259 Windsor Avenue, Total Upset: ***Seven Hundred Sixteen Thou- 09/100*** $404,467.09. 07090. Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Westfield, New Jersey 07090-1527. sand One Hundred Eighty-Seven and 39/100*** MUNICIPALITY: Scotch Plains, COUNTY: Tax Lot No. 4 FKA 2 in Block No. 3204 FKA Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) 60 Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) 27 $716,187.39 together with lawful interest and UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. 503. 115 feet wide by 119 feet long. feet wide by 100 feet long. feet wide by 126.34 feet long. costs. STREET & STREET NO: 1976 Inverness Drive Dimension of Lot Approximately: 50 X 175. Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the north- Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the north- Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the North- Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or TAX BLOCK AND LOT: Nearest Cross Street: SOUTH AVENUE. easterly side of Benson Place and northwesterly easterly side of Marion Avenue, 65 feet from the westerly side of Windsor Avenue, 413 feet from other charges, and any such taxes, charges, BLOCK: 10803, LOT: 2 BEGINNING at a point on the Northeasterly side of Saint Marks Avenue. southeasterly side of West Broad Street. the Northeasterly side of Ripley Place. liens, insurance premiums or other advances DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 208.79 feet x 231.42 side of South Elmer Street (60 foot right of way) Total Upset: ***Eight Hundred Five Thousand Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Nineteen Thou- Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Twenty-Seven made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested feet. (formerly Elmer Street) distant 123.48 feet North- Five Hundred Eighteen and 84/100*** sand Nine Hundred Sixteen and 17/100*** Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Nine and 37/ parties are to conduct and rely upon their own NEAREST CROSS STREET: 168.57 feet from westerly from the intersection of the Northerly $805,518.84 together with lawful interest and $619,916.17 together with lawful interest and 100*** $327,949.37 together with lawful interest independent investigation to ascertain whether Knoliwood Drive. side of South Avenue (66 feet) (N.J. State High- costs. costs. and costs. or not any outstanding interest remain of record SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): Scotch Plains way Route 28) with the said Northeasterly side of The sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and The sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and The sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and and/or have priority over the lien being fore- Township - Sewer holds a claim for taxes due South Elmer Street and running thence. assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. and/or other municipal utilities such as water PRIOR LIENS /ENCUMBRANCES. other municipal assessments. The amount due other municipal assessments. The amount due other municipal assessments. The amount due If the sale is set aside for any reason, the and/or sewer in the amount of $378.15 as of 09/ SEWER OPEN + PENALTY: $170.00. can be obtained from the local taxing authority. can be obtained from the local taxing authority. can be obtained from the local taxing authority. Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a 14/2015. TOTAL AS OF October 24, 2015: $170.00. Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Fifteen Thou- Total Upset: ***Seventy-Eight Thousand Nine subject to the limited lien priority of any Condo- subject to the limited lien priority of any Condo- subject to the limited lien priority of any Condo- have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, sand Forty-Nine and 41/100*** $415,049.41 to- Hundred Forty-Four and 79/100*** $78,944.79 minium/Homeowner Association liens which may minium/Homeowner Association liens which may minium/Homeowner Association liens which may the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. gether with lawful interest and costs. together with lawful interest and costs. exist. exist. exist. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. any. any. any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 28, 2016 Page 19 POPCORN Carol Sings a Sad Song 3 popcorns

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By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER thing else, save for the mutual chem- film critic istry the ladies feel for one another. It often takes a long time, some- The relationship builds subtly, Haynes times forever and then perhaps never, deftly arranging the stumbling blocks for someone to become tolerant of to their verboten liaison. something that he or she doesn’t un- Problem is, while instructive of the derstand. More often than not, it’s sociology the film seeks to examine because they feel threatened by it. and edify, it is not an especially excit- Director Todd Haynes, who with ing romance. Knowing looks, skepti- A STEP BACK IN TIME...The life and times of writer, Jane Austen were shared Carol champions for lesbians what cal glances and eyes full of either recently by Trish Chambers at a general meeting of the Woman’s Club of his Far From Heaven (2002) em- love, trepidation or puzzlement sub- Westfield (WCW) held recently at the Masonic Lodge in Westfield. The members learned that Jane Austen was the author of five completed and sought after novels ORCHESTRA OF CHOICE: The New Jersey Festival Orchestra, based in braced for male gays, knows homo- stitute for dialogue, precluded by the of romantic fiction set among the landed gentry during the 1800’s in England, Westfield NJ, has again been nominated for the JerseyArts.com People's Choice sexuality is way up there on the list. unmentionable subject. It’s what Although she lived a rather short life, her books have earned her a place as one of Award To illustrate the scope of this preju- Haynes means to impress, and he is the most widely read authors in English literature then and through the years to dice, he finds dramatic effect by reach- successful in that ambition, but over- now. Very popular, Jane will always be remembered for her realism, biting irony ing back to the 1950s and showing all the oblique referencing, accompa- and social commentary that are found in all her books, Pride and Prejudice, NJFO Nominated for how, just yesterday, countless lives nied by a score that underlines the Northanger Abbey, Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park, Emma and the uncom- were ruined by this primeval bigotry. inherent, fatalistic sadness of the tale, pleted book, Sanditon. Her work was internationally read from the beginning and This isn’t to say civilization has worked much better in his Far From still remains internationally read today. Picture from left are wcw members: People’s Choice Award now cured itself of centuries devoted Heaven. Helen Allegro, Vivian O’Neil, performer Trish Chambers, Jean Murphy and Ruth to enforcing strict taboos against al- That said, there’s no denying the Positan. WESTFIELD – The New Jersey Awards were nominated by their peers ternate lifestyles. However, at the very fine performances the Misses Festival Orchestra (NJFO), based in through the Jersey Arts Marketers least, the liberal activism of the ‘60’s Blanchett and Mara etch, achieving Westfielder Helped Stage Westfield, has again been nominated network, which is made up of hun- initiated a dialogue. As Mr. Haynes an understated elegance that discreetly for the JerseyArts.com People's dreds of nonprofit Arts groups across so artistically examples, prior to that clamors the unfairness society has Choice Award. the state. enlightenment, being gay was ac- foisted upon them. They are beauti- Musical at Baldwin Wallace The orchestra, which was nomi- "We at NJFO are thrilled to be corded full pariah status. Thus, all but ful, gentle victims seeking no more nated for “favorite NJ symphony/or- nominated as New Jersey’s favorite the most provincial minds will be than the love all of humankind has BEREA, O.H. – Matthew Lynn of name of love. chestra” by fellow Arts organization orchestra once again,” said NJFO aghast at what Cate Blanchett’s Carol sought since first we rose from the Westfield was part of a talented cast All Shook Up was also one of an members of Discover Jersey Arts, is Music Director David Wroe. We are and her female lover, played by muck. While Miss Mara is stellar as and crew from Baldwin Wallace Uni- extensive number of opportunities of- asking the entire Westfield commu- honored to be recognized by our col- Rooney Mara, must endure. the novitiate afraid but curious to versity (BW) that staged All Shook Up fered by the Baldwin Wallace music nity and beyond to vote for the NJFO leagues and to be part of such a vi- It is 1953, all buttoned up and explore her sexual liberation, Cate during the fall 2015 semester. Directed theatre program providing students with as their favorite "Symphony/Orches- brant Arts community. We hope that proper, especially around the subur- Blanchett’s superbly realized aristo- by Scott Spence, All Shook Up com- real-world performance experience. tra" by going online to the NJFO our wonderful patrons will also sup- ban New Jersey neighborhood where crat embodies all the woes, whims bined the legendary music of Elvis From lead roles on Broadway and website at njfestivalorchestra.org or port us by voting for us in this year’s the Aird manse sits in pristine glory. and expected responsibilities of her Presley with a rollicking and funny London's West End to prime time tele- to the orchestra’s Facebook page. Awards. But scratch the surface just a touch caste. book by Broadway veteran Joe vision, film and more, music theatre Voters can also go to JerseyArts.com/ Voters have an opportunity to cast beyond the stone Tudor opulence and Playing her frustrated and confused DePietro (Memphis and I Love You, alumni have garnered top acclaim for vote. votes in up to16 arts categories. "Sym- therein resides some pretty unhappy husband, Kyle Chandler’s Harge is You're Perfect, Now Change). Mat- more than 20 years. As a result, BW's Supporters have every reason to be phony/Orchestra" is the seventh cat- people…specifically, Harge and the bull in this fragile china shop of thew, a graduate of Westfield High program has earned accolades from proud of the NJFO’s accomplishments egory. Only one vote per e-mail ad- Carol Aird. They don’t mention the conflicting emotions. In one uncom- School majoring in music theatre, leading agents, casting directors, critics to earn this nomination, according to dress is allowed. The deadline to vote cause of their disaffection, but rather fortable scene at tea, where Carol is played the part of Dennis in the pro- and other industry professionals. the orchestra's Director of Marketing is Thursday, February 11. talk around it, the reticence to be attempting to ingratiate herself with duction. Baldwin Wallace University, Elizabeth Ryan. She cited growing People's Choice Award winners will direct indicative of the myopic dis- her patrician in-laws in hopes of a In All Shook Up, the Kings greatest founded in 1845, was one of the first popularity of NJFO and its subse- be announced on Saturday, March 5 dain hubby feels for this unexplain- better child custody arrangement, the hits were interwoven into a brand new colleges to admit students without re- quent expansion into a variety of ven- and will be honored at the New Jersey able thing that has torn his perfect clueless blueblood proudly tells story loosely based on Shakespeare's gard to race or gender. An indepen- ues throughout the state, including Conference on Tourism in Atlantic little world asunder. Mumsy and Dad that his wife has Twelfth Night. The actors brought the dent, coeducational university of 4,000 Mayo Performing Arts Center in City that day. To vote, visit Cut from the same social fabric, made considerable progress with the dawn of Rock and Roll and the begin- students, BW offers coursework in the Morristown, PNC Arts Center, Drew njfestivalorchestra.org or go to her breeding evident with nearly ev- doctor. Psst...actually a psychologist, ning of the Civil Rights Movement to liberal arts tradition in more than 70 University in Madison, Monroe JerseyArts.com/vote. ery gesture, Carol feels badly for the and he’s referring to conversion life. The cast and ensemble performed academic areas. Located in Berea, 12 County and Bergen County as well as NJFO’s next performance, disappointment she represents. But therapy, a practice from the dark ages the hits "Hound Dog," "Love Me Ten- miles from downtown Cleveland, BW performances at Lincoln Center and Puccini’s La Boheme, presented semi- clearly, even though the times they that only recently has been repudi- der," "Jailhouse Rock" and more, offers students the cultural, educational Carnegie Hall in New York City. In staged, in costume and featuring in- are not yet a changin’, she’s had it. ated. would-be lovers pined, sweethearts and business advantages of a major addition to its dynamic programs the ternational guest soloists, will take Being asked to pursue a path that only Director Haynes’s studious delve united, and genders swapped all in the metropolitan area. fully professional orchestra also spon- place on Saturday, March 5 at 7 p.m. feels wrong can’t be right. She has is rife with historical perspective, sors educational and music therapy at the Presbyterian Church in sued for divorce, the lawyers of the complemented by art direction that programs throughout the state of New Westfield. For tickets and informa- rich and tony sharpening their knives smartly transports us to a post-war Kwon, Dubal Special Event Jersey. tion go to njfestivalorchestra.org or at the prospect of big profits. Doubt- smugness eager to maintain the status Nominees for the People's Choice call (908) 232-9400. less there’s an extra-added bonus quo. Unfortunately, the library-like buried in the bill for avoiding scan- solemnity by which his message is At the Watchung Art Center dal. But just to add heartache to the delivered begs for a boost of energy, American Theater Grp. Opens misery, there’ll be a custody fight for perhaps an invigorative subplot, to WATCHUNG – The Watchung Arts The exhibition is free of charge. the Airds’ dear little daughter, Rindy. both enliven matters and promote the Center (WAC) will present interna- Tickets for the concert are $16 in To this scenario, courtesy of the thesis from yet another angle. Pre- tionally renowned pianist Min Kwon advance, $20 ($18 WAC members, Season with The Way We Get By screenplay by Phyllis Nagy, adapted senting the social issue in a broader in concert, and artist David Dubal in $10 students) at the door. Tickets may from the novel by Patricia Highsmith, context might have also advanced the the opening of a solo art exhibition of be purchased online at RAHWAY – American Theater person at the Union County Perform- Mr. Haynes injects the necessary love cause by introducing Carol to a po- paintings and line drawings. This spe- watchungartscenter.eventbrite.com. Group, New Jersey's newest profes- ing Arts Center Box Office at 1601 story. It begins when Carol, looking tentially larger audience. cial event will be held on Saturday, To obtain more information about sional theater, will present Neil Irving Street, Rahway, NJ. for a Christmas gift for Rindy, be- *** February 13, at 4 p.m. Ms. Kwon will upcoming performances, classes and LaBute's new play The Way We Get Hamilton Stage has ample well-lit comes enamored of Miss Mara’s Carol, rated R, is a Weinstein Com- be joined by highly accomplished workshops, and monthly art exhibi- By. The production, which marks the parking and is just a five minute walk Therese, a shop girl. While the classi- pany release directed by Todd Haynes pianists from the Center for Musical tions, please visit WatchungArts.org regional premiere, will be performed from New Jersey Transit’s Rahway fication is belittling now, it is all the and stars Cate Blanchett, Rooney Excellence performing solo and en- or call (908) 753-0190. at Hamilton Stage of Union County station serving Northeast Corridor and same vital to conferring the disparity Mara and Kyle Chandler. Running semble works including four and six- The Watchung Arts Center, located Performing Arts Center (360 North Jersey Coast lines — a quick in social class and just about every- time: 118 minutes hand arrangements. Light refresh- at 18 Stirling Road in Watchung on Hamilton St., Rahway), Wednesday, 30-minute ride from New York City’s ments will be served at the reception. the Watchung Circle. February 3 through Sunday, February Penn Station. 14. Directed by Kel Haney, the pro- American Theater Group (ATG) Lunatic Fringe Brings duction features Eric Clem and Turna produces new and classic works pri- Mete. marily by American Playwrights with Finally,y, Meet Beth and Doug: two people an emphasis on the development of February Funny to Chatham who have no problem getting dates new works and the rediscovery of a Long Term Care Plan that provides with their partners of choice. What undeservedly neglected older ones. MONTCLAIR – Lunatic Fringe Lunatic Fringe performers in the Care Coordination, Financial Protection, they do have, however, is a very awk- ATG engages audiences by making will bring its unique brand of comedy February 6 show include: Paul ward encounter after spending one theater’s glorious possibilities acces- to the venerable Chatham Playhouse Murphy, Sean Day, David Groveman and Peace of Mind. hot night together following a drunken sible to the diverse community in on Saturday, February 6 at 8 p.m. and Harvey Chipkin. wedding reception they attend. They which we live, through remarkable New Jersey’s oldest continuously Tickets to the February 6 Lunatic wake up to a blurry morning where performances as well as quality arts- performing improv comedy troupe, Fringe performance at Chatham Play- the rules of attraction, sex, and soci- in-education programming. A cor- Lunatic Fringe has been creating com- house (23 North Passaic Avenue in ety are waiting for them before their nerstone of Rahway’s Arts District edy without a script and without a net Chatham) For adults tickets are $15 Americans are living longer first cup of coffee, leading them to and an independent member of the since 1997. The comedians combine at the door, but with a reservation, ponder how much they really know Union County Performing Arts Coun- music and audience suggestions to admission is only $12; for seniors and and planning wisely for their about each other and how much they cil (UCPAC). create a unique comic experience. students they are $12 at the door and longevity. They are doing it really care about what other people American Theater Group’s home is “We love performing in Chatham,” $10 with a reservation. For reserva- think. the new intimate new 199-seat Hamilton said Deb Maclean, director of Luna- tions and information, call (973) 429- while they are younger, Tickets are $38 each. Student and Stage at 360 Hamilton Street in Rahway tic Fringe; “it’s a beautiful theater and 1527. healthier and able to qualify senior discounts available. For tick- New Jersey. Hamilton Stage is gov- the audiences are great. And in the for the best programs. ets, call (732) 499-8226; visit online erned and operated by the Union County middle of the winter everybody needs www.goleader.com www.ameicantheatergroup.org; or in Performing Arts Center. a laugh to get them through to spring.” Fellowship Senior Living at Home is proud to offer New, The Westfield Memorial Library presents Washington School Presents flexible plans that you can customize to fit your “Life in an Edwardian Manor” budget. 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Celebration Singers to Present Cabaret “Love Is...”

CRANFORD – The Celebration of songs performed by members of trios, as well as small and full en- Singers of Cranford proudly pre- its adult choir around the theme of semble pieces that complete, sents it 2016 Annual Fundraiser and “Love is…” through song, the phrase “Love Dessert Cabaret, featuring a night The cabaret is set for Friday, is…” Door prizes and homemade February 5 and Saturday, February desserts will also be available. Tick- 6, at its new location: Kenilworth ets cost $20 for adults and $18 for Comedy Show to Veterans Center, 33 South 21st seniors. A 10 percent discount will Street, Kenilworth. Doors open at be offered for full tables of 10. For Benefit FOP 7:30 p.m. for both evenings. ticket reservations visit celebration- MOUNTAINSIDE – The 15th Under the direction of the choir’s singers.org/Tickets.aspx. Annual Comedy Show Fund-Raiser Conductor and Artistic Director For more information call (908) for Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Brian Clissold, the showcase will 522-4656 or email Progressiva (FOP) will be held on feature a wide array of solos, duets, [email protected]. Saturday, February 27. FOP is a disease that turns normal muscles, ten- dons and/or ligaments to bone. In addition to the great line-up of comedians, the event will open with Wardlaw-Hartridge to Host classic and memorable songs performed by The Cameos. The Cam- eos are an eight piece oldies - vocal Annual Indie Film Festival SHARING THEIR TALENT...The Madrigal Singers of Cranford High School entertain the American Federation of harmony group and they will per- Teachers Retirees of New Jersey at their December meeting. The select group of high school members sang traditional form their own unique renditions of EDISON – The third annual mally celebrate their achievement(s) Christmas and Hanukah songs of the season. AFTRNJ meets four times a year and in December met at the Deutscher Club the most popular songs of the 50's, Wardlaw-Hartridge (W-H) School Indie with a showcase. in Clark. 60's and 70's. Film Festival is being held on Wednes- Wardlaw-Hartridge is proud to wel- Reservations are required and day, February 24 at 6 p.m. at the South come a panel of its own alumni judges there is no seating availability for Orange Performing Arts Center in South who work in the television and film walk-ins. The event will be held at Orange. industry: Marc Kornblatt '72, Jerry Union County Performing Arts the OLL Hall located at 300 Central For the second consecutive year, there Casagrande '86, Mary McCormack '87, Avenue in Mountainside. The doors will be a ‘red carpet’ event at the venue J. F. Musial ' '04, Lindsay Stevens '05, open at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts prior to the film showcase. The students Eric Prah '08 and Ben Chalfin '08. at 6 p.m. Ticket holders may bring whose films are being presented in the Awards will be presented for Best Nar- Center to Hold Winter Gala Feb. 12 their own food and beverages. The festival will have the opportunity to be rative, Best Non-Narrative, Best Di- cost per person is $50 per person escorted from the school to the festival rector, Best Cinematography and Best RAHWAY – The Union County course dinner and live entertainment. the attire is black-tie optional. Luciano's and checks should be made payable location in limousines and have their Editing. Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) will During the evening, UCPAC support- Italian Ristorante is located in the heart to the Trustees of the University of pictures taken by members of the local Parents, friends, faculty and staff will hold its 2016 Winter Gala on Friday, ers will be honored for their contribu- of Rahway's Arts and Business District Pennsylvania and mailed to Gary New Jersey press. join the students at the festival. The Februar 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. tions to the Arts Center's mission of at 1579 Main Street. For more informa- Whyte, 289 Old Tote Road, Moun- The Indie film competition is open to entire W-H community looks forward at Luciano's Italian Ristorante in providing exciting live performances tion or to purchase tickets, call the tainside NJ 07092. students in grades 5-12. The long-term to a night celebrating Arts in Education. Rahway. that are educational, affordable and UCPAC box office at (732) 499-8226 For further contact information goal is to create a festival that includes For more information, contact Rhona The gala, which benefits the responsive to the diverse interests of or visit the website at www.ucpac.org. call (973) 712-4216 or email via independent schools, statewide, who Eserner, Director of Global Scholars UCPAC's performing arts and educa- our communities. A portion of each ticket is tax-deduct- email at [email protected]. compete in various categories and for- Program, at [email protected]. tional programs, will feature a five- The cost for the evening is $115 and ible as allowed by law. Now Open!

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NIGRO WINS BIG; TOMPKINS, ‘DiGIO’, SCORESE PIN; CAPPELLO BEATS FERDIANDO, 3-0 Cougars Win Final 8 Bouts Stop Panther Matmen, 43-13

By DAVID B. CORBIN its wrestler on the mat first. thers on the board with a 5-0 the lights in 3:16 using an arm for third place in the counties. At Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The weight juggling came into decision over Conor Halpin but bar/half nelson stack. Cougar 145-lbs, Perez came on like a and The Times play moderately in the first bout when Panther Chris Gural stepped Chris Scorese then took care of ball of fire with a pair of takedowns of the evening at 220-lbs where onto the mat at 113-lbs, the business at 138-lbs when he to seize a 4-2 lead entering the Tom DiGiovanni’s pin in the Cougar Alex Esposito used his Cougars sent out Chris Wozniak pinned Elvin Guerrero in 1:24 second period but Nigro came to 132-lb class sparked a run of football tackling skills to bulldog so Anthony Capece could jump with a nearside cradle. life, recorded a reversal then eight straight wins for the Jason Estivene to the mat sev- up to the 120-lbs class. Gural Cougar Mike Nigro knew he had added a 3-point nearfall in the Cranford High School wrestling eral times en route to an 11-3 temporarily put the Panthers in some work to do when he faced third period to claim a 7-4 vic- team in its 43-13 victory over the majority decision. Panther the lead when he pinned Wozniak Rene Perez, whom he beat, 2-1, tory. hosting Roselle Park Panthers on Sebastian Leo jumped up to 285- with a double arm bar in 52 “I had some pressure riding on January 20. With both teams lbs to face Kevin Doran, who got seconds. Afterwards, Capece re- me because I beat him in the playing a bit of a chess match, a takedown late in the third pe- corded a reversal and a low Reading is Good For You county tournament. So I was the 6-1 Cougars got the upper riod to grab a 3-2 decision. double-leg takedown to defeat looking to not have him be that hand from the start by winning No weight class juggling oc- Jon Mejia, 4-2. comeback kid. It took a lot of the coin toss which would deter- curred at 106-lbs when Mark At 126-lbs, Josh Mejia’s 12-2 hard work in the room and a mine when a team had to present Montgomery got the 8-1 Pan- majority decision over AJ couple of days to refocus my- Bencivegna put the Panthers back self,” Nigro said. “When I went into the lead, 13-10. But that into the match, my first period See & Subscribe at was all for the Panthers when was pretty sloppy. I realized I BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo DiGiovanni stepped up to 132- had to get my head into the lbs and showed Dylan Camillo game and start working on tiring Submit commentary and items for publishing. him out. Eventually I broke him. Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste goleader.com/subscribe CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, January 28, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

I started to get my points. I was “I am pretty big for my weight scoop, he said, “That’s a big part 3-1 in the county final with a again,” Tompkins explained. feeling it. I was in the zone and I class. I wrestle with some bigger of my arsenal. takedown in overtime when it Tompkins, however, took his was having a good time.” guys in the room,” Concina said. Another great example of how appeared that Tompkins was on wrath out on Crespo, pinning Another Cougar who seemed “I have been working those football and wrestling seem to the verge of the winning him in 2:39 with and Olympic to have a good time was Vince counter shots and I have been work well together, Cougar Brian takedown. Instead, the Panthers arm bar/half nelson. Concina hopping up to 152-lbs to working that shrug a lot. I was McGovern used a series of double- presented Abel Crespo and “I was angry from the counties. face Joe Devito. Concina recorded hoping to get the major but I leg tackles and a leg-trip Ferdinando moved up to 182-lbs. I was working with whatever I a pair of shrug takedowns, a slipped up at the end but I got takedown to defeat Carey Mimy, “I wanted to go out there and could get to. A bar and a half was standing switch reversal and the win and the team got the 9-3, at 160-lbs. wrestle Will again but. It left a what I got and I eventually got topped it off with a low heel points.” “Football helps my wrestling. bad taste in my mouth in the him over,” Tompkins said. takedown to earn an 8-4 victory. As to his impressive low heel Wrestling helps my football tack- counties for sure. I was training At 182-lbs, Niko Cappello used ling wise. They go hand-and- hard all week to wrestling him a single-leg lift to take Ferdinando hand. That’s why I have a good to the mat en route to a 3-0 win double,” McGovern said. then in the final bout, 195-lbs, Just the Saturday before, Cougar Dylan Budnik escaped McGovern won the 152-lb crown and added a double-leg trip to at the Union County Tournament. defeat Devin Hilburn, 3-2. “I had been training all week BOUT SEQUENCE: for counties, so I knew it was my 220: — Esposito (C) md Estivene, 11- time to win one. I had the confi- 3 dence going in. This match to- Hwt: — Doran (C) d Leo, 3-2 night, we probably knew we all 106: — Montegomery (R) d Halpin, 5-0 were going to bump up but none 113: — Gural (R) p Wozniak, :52 of us cared because it doesn’t 120: — Capece (C) d Mejia, 4-2 matter who is in front of us,” 126: — Mejia (R) md Bencivenga, 12-2 132: — DiGiovanni (C) p Camillo, 3:16 McGovern said. 138: — Scorese (C) p Guerrero, 1:24 Cougar Andrew Tompkins had 145: — Nigro (C) d Perez, 7-4 to present himself on the mat first 152: — Concina (C) d Devito, 8-4 at 170-lbs and was hoping to 160: — McGovern (C) d Mimy, 9-3 have a rematch with Will 170: — Tompkins (C) p Crespo, 2:39 Ferdinando, who had edged him, 182: — Cappello (C) d Ferdinando, 3-0 195: — Budnik (C) d Hilburn, 3-2 Page S-3 Thursday, January 28, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

West Morris Central Girls Edge Blue Devil Hoopsters in Triple Overtime, 44-40 Page S-4 Thursday, January 28, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary GW Gets RVSA Briefing; Officer Sworn In

By BRIAN TRUSDELL $676,057, or an increase of emergency management coun- $54,263, in December. cil and replaced him with police Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The presentation drew several Lt. Sam Rocco. GARWOOD – A four-man del- questions from residents, who Several council members and egation from the Rahway Valley struggled to understand why, if nearly half a dozen residents of- Sewerage Authority (RVSA) ap- Garwood’s flow has decreased fered praise for the borough’s peared before the borough coun- the past two years, the borough’s Department of Public Works for cil Tuesday to explain the assessment has increased. The its response to the weekend win- municipality’s 8.7-percent in- delegation, which also included ter storm, particularly noting the crease in its annual assessment, Garwood’s RVSA commissioner snow removal in comparison to hinting that next year the bor- Steve Greet, who additionally neighboring towns Westfield and ough could see a hike about half serves as chairman of the Cranford. of this year’s. Garwood Planning Board, said Councilman Joe Sarno reported Explaining that the RVSA as- that while the flow amount may that the police issued a mere 10 sesses towns in the 11-munici- have decreased, each town is summonses and had only seven pality cooperative on a five-year charged based on the percent- cars towed for parking on the average, Executive Director Jim age of flow among the 11 towns street. Police were out Sunday Meehan said the two consecutive that it sends to the RVSA. morning, working with vendors years of steep increases should In other matters, Mayor Charles to remove the buried vehicles so abate. Lombardo swore in Jonathan the DPW crews could make a “Next year it should be about 2 Pridy as the police department’s final plow run to clear the streets Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader to 4 percent, maybe closer to newest officer. Officer Pridy re- as wide as possible. TRYING TO STAY AHEAD OF IT…Cranford’s Department of Public Works zero,” Mr. Meehan said. “That’s places Andrew Horan, who re- Councilman Mike Martin told crew plows the downtown on Saturday, trying to keep the area passable during what it looks like next year if the signed from the force in Decem- the governing body that after the height of winter storm Jonas. trends continue. ber to take a better-paying posi- Borough Attorney Bob Renaud “It should hopefully begin lev- tion with Berkeley Heights. researched the suggestion by Mr. eling out.” Mr. Lombardo also announced Sarno to eliminate health insur- Mallon Sworn in; Flooding Mr. Meehan detailed the steps the resignation of Tom Spera as ance benefits for elected offi- the RVSA has gone through in the mayor’s representative to the CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE the past decade to minimize From GW Devel. Discussed costs, including reducing staff, that has limited budget increases. By CHRISTINA M. HINKE The developer is appealing the RVSA Manager of Regulation November 4 court reversal of the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Compliance Anthony Gencarelli Garwood Planning Board’s appointed out that this year’s as- CRANFORD — Resident Bar- proval of the condo development sessment for Garwood is approxi- bara Krause asked the township on a lot that would include about mately the same as it was 10 committee Monday night if it has two-thirds impervious coverage years ago. The RVSA initially as- followed up on her requests re- and 33 trees to be removed, Mrs. sessed Garwood $679,927 in garding the flooding impacts from Krause said. November, a hike of $58,133 the proposed nine-unit Budget reviews for 2016 have from last year. It revised that to townhouse development at 484 begun in the township, with the Fourth Avenue in Garwood, fire department, TV 35 and the known as the Hidi property, at tax assessor each presenting Reading is Good For You the juncture of Walnut Street, their budget request for the cur- would have on Cranford’s rent year. The fire department is Brookside detention basin and asking for additional funds to Gallows Hill Brook. train its young firefighters. Of Township Engineer Carl O’Brien the 20 rank and file firefighters, said he has not heard back from 14 have less than three years’ a message to Garwood’s engi- experience, Battalion Chief Andy neer and will call again. Wet- Stratton said. “Our job is experi- lands take up one third of the ence. I have to throw as much Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader property, which is situated near training at them as possible,” he ANYTHING THAT SLIDES…Kids in Unami Park trudge back up the hill with the 100-year FEMA flood zone in said. With Cranford being situ- goleader.com/subscribe sleds, snow scooters, snowboards and inner tubes, some getting a snow snack Cranford, she said. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE along the way. Page S-5 Thursday, January 28, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Mallon Sworn in; Flooding from GW Dev. Discussed ated in the center of Union County Surplus training, such as how department has seen a 6 percent it is heavily called upon for assis- to respond in a flooding event, a increase year over year in the tance from neighboring munici- rescue from ice, or a building last two years, Lt. Matthew J. palities. collapse was also requested. A Lubin said, and has received some The department reduces costs second unit of EMT was also re- 3,000 medical calls in a one-year by working with other munici- quested so to reduce costs of period. palities to share training and also firefighters going out on medical TV-35 is asking to improve the by finding donations of equip- calls as well as keeping the municipal chambers by way of ment to use in training, Mr. firefighter manpower up to take new lighting and dais that will Stratton explained. The minimum on fire related calls. improve the sharpness and training he has budgeted for is “We are going out more and brightness of on-air broadcasts “not fluff,” he said, rather it is more on these medical calls,” that are also available online, as needed “to keep my men safe.” Chief Daniel Czeh said. The fire well as some new portable cameras and equipment. Ed Daven- port, who runs the station, also Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader Garwood Gets RVSA Briefing said in the contract negotiated JUMP RIGHT IN…John Mallon, who was sworn in as a Cranford township with Comcast that the cable ser- commissioner on Monday to replace the resigned Robert D’Ambola, reviews vice provider is at no charge documents during the township committee’s workshop session. cials, he reported back that the the rescue squads of the neigh- adding a fiber line to the baseball borough is obligated to continue boring towns, with which there field that will allow TV-35 to air providing the benefit to any offi- are cooperative arrangements. school baseball games live. Residents Express Concern cial who has been receiving it Councilwoman Sara Todisco The engineer has begun the since before May 2010. added that the county has a prac- survey work for the Orchard Mr. Martin said the laws and tice of “soft billing” for ambu- Brook project but is on hold until About Hidi Property licenses committee would discuss lance services – issuing its regu- the snow clears, Mr. O’Brien said. the issue at its next meeting. Mr. lar bill but accepting whatever Under a $62,200 contract, Maser Sarno did not comment on the insurance pays. By JONATHAN R. PARKER boundary line separating Consulting is to provide a sur- Garwood from Cranford. report. At the January 12 council Mr. Renaud interjected by say- vey, hydraulics and preliminary Specially Written for The Westfield Leader meeting, he said that the New ing that the billing for an emer- Mr. Krause questioned why nei- design for the improvements to CRANFORD — Township resi- ther the Cranford Township en- Jersey town of Dumont had gency response “almost always the brook that would assist in stopped health insurance for works themselves out” and was dent Frank Krause addressed the gineer nor zoning officer was less flooding. Township Committee Tuesday present at the earlier Garwood elected officials, and that Midland concerned that the discussion John Mallon was sworn in as a Park did the same in December. may dissuade someone from call- night regarding his concerns discussions about the property. commissioner of the township about the fate of the Fourth Av- According to Mr. Krause, the The only member of the council ing for assistance. committee Monday at the start to whom the issue would apply is It was not clear what next steps enue property in Garwood known property is located in an area of the workshop meeting. Mr. as the “Hidi” property. with a history of flooding. He is Council President Lou Petruzzelli, the council would take. Chief Mallon’s term will expire in De- who won a third term in Novem- Underhill stated that a police of- In November, Union County As- worried that the proposed devel- cember, when his predecessor signment Judge Karen Cassidy opment may increase runoff to ber 2014. ficer is immediately dispatched Robert D’Ambola’s term would One other matter that sparked for every emergency medical call, overturned the Garwood Plan- the Gallows Hill Brook, increas- have expired. He was previously ning Board’s approval of a nine- ing the risk of flooding to Cranford considerable discussion was regardless if “a Band-Aid or a on the board of adjustment. prompted by Councilwoman Ileen defibrillator” is needed. An am- townhouse development project residents living along the brook. Cuccaro’s committee on aging bulance is simultaneously called. due to a shortcoming pertaining Mr. Krause’s wife, Barbara report. She noted that some resi- He said he is not aware of any Reading is Good For You to the notice of the hearing. Krause, voiced similar concerns dents had expressed concern that response requiring as long as 20 Mr. Krause said that while the over the property at the January depending on who responds to a minutes, a reference to a resi- development did not go through 11 Township Committee work- medical emergency call, an am- dent who complained about the at that time due to this technical- shop meeting. bulance charge could result in a response time when she had an ity, the property owners are Mayor Andis Kalnins confirmed bill ranging from $300 to $7,000. emergency. moving forward with plans to that while there is no design in The discussion involved sev- The meeting ended with an resubmit their proposal to the place yet for the property’s pro- eral council members, residents hour-long executive session that Garwood Planning Board. posed storm water management and even Police Chief Bruce purportedly included discussion This time, he hopes that the system, and that the Garwood Underhill, who stated that emer- of the borough’s ongoing attempt interests of Cranford and engineer and Cranford engineer gency dispatch procedures are to get approval for a state-man- Cranford residents will be repre- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE to call the borough’s rescue squad dated affordable-housing plan sented at the hearings. first, then a Union County ambu- and pending litigation, which the goleader.com/subscribe The property in question sits Probitas Verus Honos lance based in Westfield, then council did not specify. right against the municipal Page S-6 Thursday, January 28, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Residents Express Concern About Hidi Property Garwood Merchants Join are in conversations with each Mr. Mallon also expressed his comments at the conclusion of New Drive to Aid Schools other about potential designs for gratitude more generally about the meeting he stated, “While I that property. having this opportunity to serve have much to learn, I intend to GARWOOD – Nine local busi- Avenue, Kessler’s Korner, 250 Furthermore, Mayor Kalnins re- the town that he has called home learn quickly and to work hard nesses have agreed to donate a North Avenue (sports memora- ferred Mr. Krause to a state stat- for the past 22 years. In his for the good of our community.” portion of their sales to the Edu- bilia), Lorenzo’s Family Place, 117 ute in place forbidding new de- cation Foundation of Garwood Center Street, Progress, 200 velopment from increasing the during “Show Love for Garwood North Avenue (resale clothing), amount of runoff from the prop- Cranford Planning Board Schools,” a six-hour event on Rosie’s Wine Bar, 514 North Av- erty. Thursday, February 4. enue, Rudy’s Ristorante & Pizze- When Mr. Krause pressed to Between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. that ria, 300 South Avenue, The Sta- know whether anyone from Holds Reorg Mtg. day, the businesses will donate tion Bar & Grill, 99 Center Street Cranford would attend the next to the foundation five percent of and Treasures by Therese, 246 Garwood hearing where the prop- their sales to participating cus- North Avenue (handmade gifts erty would be discussed, Deputy By CHRISTINA M. HINKE in-house planner. Carl O’Brien of Maser Consulting was appointed tomers. The foundation provides for children). Mayor Mary O’Connor volun- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader scholarships for Garwood stu- To participate in the program, teered to attend. as board engineer. Matrix New World was also re- dents and grants to teachers customers will have to present a In other business at Tuesday’s CRANFORD — Members of the planning special projects. flier at the time of service. Fliers meeting, Assemblyman Jon M. planning board were sworn in for cently hired by the township to design a plan to redevelop North The businesses taking part in are available at the businesses Bramnick (R-21st, Westfield) their reappointment at the reor- the program are: Crossroads Res- joining the program as well as at administered the oath of office ganization meeting on January Avenue between Centennial Av- enue to North Union Avenue, taurant and Bar, 78 North Av- Borough Hall, the Garwood Li- to new Township Committee 20th. enue, Garwood Lanes, 345 North brary and Lincoln School. member John Mallon. Mr. Mallon Peter Taylor, Kathleen Murray, Mayor Kalnins said. “It will give fills the seat vacated by Robert Julie Didzbalis, Mayor Andis us ideas of what it can be,” he D’Ambola, who resigned earlier Kalnins and Committeewoman said. this month. Mr. D’Ambola’s term Mary O’Connor were reappointed Part of this area is where Swan Local Letter to the Editor was set to end on December 31, to the board. Bobbi Anderson Cleaners, Chapman Bros. and 2016. Tuesday’s swearing-in was reappointed as chairwoman Marino’s Seafood are situated. was more of a formality as Mr. and Lynda Feder as vice-chair- Across the street is the MDTV Garwood Elected Officials Did What Mallon officially took office prior woman. Ms. Murray was reap- building that the township re- to Monday’s committee meet- pointed as board secretary and cently purchased and is looking They Were Elected To Do ing. Ann Steinbach as alternate sec- to sell to a developer, Mayor Mayor Kalnins also appointed retary. Kalnins said. For those that are not aware, nicipal building in past years, so Mr. Mallon as Engineering/De- Ruthanne Della Serra, who is Next month’s meetings will be Garwood Republican Club Presi- this is obviously more efficient partment of Public Works (DPW) retiring this year after serving 16 held Wednesday, February 3, dent Sal Piarulli is a marketing which represents even further commissioner. years, was appointed along with with no application, and Wednes- consultant. Sadly, marketing savings (time is money to use a Commissioner Mallon already her replacement, Patricia Cullen, day, February 17, with an ex- skills do not equal truth and sub- marketing catchphrase). had cause to speak in his new as the board scribe. Ms. Cullen pected application. stance. In looking at the world of Although skeptical at first about capacity as one Dartmouth Road was hired recently as an assis- A letter submitted by PSE&G is social media, I am quite honestly the deal with Fanwood for ad- resident complained about the tant zoning officer to work under to be forwarded to the tree advi- disgusted by what I see the Re- ministrative and equipment shar- condition of his street three days Zoning Officer Bob Hudak, and sory board for their review and publicans turning our small, ing, I am pleased to see it is after the blizzard and ques- will take over as scribe once she comments that informs the town- lovely town of Garwood into: A working. My garbage has still tioned when his street would is fully prepared to take on the ship of its application to the De- town where spin trumps facts for been picked up twice per week see another snow plow. role, Ms. Della Serra said. partment of Environmental Pro- the benefit of a few. without fail, leaves were picked Commissioner Mallon said the Nicholas Giuditta was appointed tection (DEP) for maintenance of I follow the Facebook pages of up in a timely manner and now DPW is committed to getting as board attorney. Mr. Giuditta vegetation existing on freshwa- both political parties in town. snow is being cleared just as well the job done right. The first has served as board attorney ter wetlands. The state Board of The Garwood Democrats page as any other year. This reaffirms priority was to tend to the areas since 2007, with a one year- Public Utilities (BPU) changed recently posted something posi- something I, along with many around the schools to help them hiatus in 2013. The board inter- their rules, Mayor Kalnins said, tive about cost-savings from the other residents, always believed get back into session. With that viewed him along with Alexander which included tree height clear- use of Fanwood’s Toro machine to be true — Garwood has a top work completed, the DPW can Fisher of Mauro, Savo, Camerino, ance of overhead utility lines. to make clearing Garwood Bor- notch DPW. now return its focus to the rest Grant, Schalk of Somerville. One change was for trees on ough sidewalks during snow The Republican Club President of the town. Maser Consulting and Matrix primary lines, where it used to be storms easier. We clearly did not has accused the Democrats of New World were appointed as it had to be eight feet clearance have to purchase this equipment, “patronizing” the DPW staff by the planning consultants who on sides and 12 feet clearance on which means it saved tax money. highlighting these cost savings, Probitas Verus Honos would be called upon on as an as top. The new rules make the tree I have seen our DPW out there which is absolutely ridiculous. It needed basis. Mr. Hudak is the height clearance stricter. snow blowing around the mu- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-7 Thursday, January 28, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary We can also use their equip- proved the greatness of their Local Letter to Editor ment when ours is down, such as service is thanks to all of the 7 the leaf vacuum this past fall. full-time laborers and not a single Frank McGovern to Serve How is this in any way not a win individual. is in fact the Republicans who for the taxpayers of Garwood? Thank you to the men of the have been patronizing the men Our elected officials did what Garwood DPW for all you do. As Parade Grand Marshal that do the actual labor — pick- they were elected to do: Make ing up garbage, filling potholes, tough decisions for the benefit of Vincent Kearney CRANFORD — The 2016 Union Irish roots to County Cavan via snow plowing, etc. — by stating the taxpayer. The DPW has Garwood County Saint Patrick’s Day Pa- County Cork, and Counties Kerry they needed a full-time superin- rade Committee has announced and West Meath. tendent to supervise them 40 that Frank McGovern of Cranford Mr. McGovern, the general man- hours a week to be successful. has been named Grand Marshal ager of power delivery and infra- They have been doing a spec- – Local Obituaries – of the 20th Annual Union County structure for Electrical Consult- tacular job as always, even after Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. ants Inc. in Cranford, has been this shared service agreement Mr. McGovern has married to the former passed in the summer and the Marjorie Gushard, 95, Loved Cranford; been involved with the Eileen Whalen since full-time superintendent was Union County Saint 1981. Their family in- eliminated. Active With Churches, Scouting, Politics Patrick’s Day Parade for cludes daughter Megan For those pledging in their cam- more than 17 years, Ann of Burlington, Mass. paign to “make government do Marjorie D. Gushard, 95, of did in her life, she often said, was serving as the parade’s and her husband, Mike more with less,” the Republicans Cranford, N.J., died peacefully of to go on a tour of Israel. She 2005 general chairman. Reny; daughter Kelly should thank the Democrats and natural causes on Wednesday, adored everything she saw there “It’s an honor to be Elizabeth of Cranford and fellow Republican Mike Martin for January 20, 2016. and held her Bible open on her considered by my her husband, Ed Feeley; making the difficult decision this Born September 30, 1920, in lap at every site. peers for this role,” Mr. daughter Brigid Kathleen deal needed. They’ve success- Flushing, N.Y., she was the Marjorie loved living in McGovern said. “I am of Hoboken and son fully streamlined government and daughter of the late Lloyd and Cranford; she enjoyed the friend- excited to be a part of Frank Patrick of Annapo- saved us taxpayer dollars with- Elizabeth (Knapp) Dressner. liness of the local shopkeepers, this parade and all that lis, Md. Their grandchil- out any negative impact to ser- In 1938 Marjorie attended the architecture of the large old it stands for year after dren are Brendon and year. This parade is newly arrived grand- vices. Ursinus College in Collegeville, homes, and especially the happi- Frank McGovern It is obvious Mr. Piarulli is less Pa. where she met the love of her ness she felt on her beloved river about tradition and daughter Lauren Eileen. interested in truth and more in- life, William Howard (Gus) walks. family.” Mr. McGovern will be officially terested in twisting facts into Gushard, from Philadelphia, Pa. Almost daily for the past five Mr. McGovern also has served installed as grand marshal on marketing for his fellow GOPers In 1942 they were married and years, Marjorie would go around the parade as chairman of the Saturday, February 20, at 2:30 as seen in his recent tirade of spent the next 47 years enjoying the block between “the boats” Investiture Mass and Parade Day p.m., during the parade posts on the Democratic page. their home on Staten Island, N.Y., and the 9/11 Memorial Park, chat- Mass, financial secretary, chair- committee’s annual Investiture He claims we are “giving and their farmhouse in ting easily for a few minutes with man of the Saint Patrick’s Honor Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, Fanwood $40,000 to borrow Paintersville, Pa. Over the years and waving a hearty hello to Guard, parade announcer and, located at 541 Washington Av- something.” He knows full well she taught Sunday school, was a those she met along the way. most recently, chairman of the enue, Kenilworth. A reception will that Garwood pays Fanwood Cub Scout den mother, volun- She would note the level of the board of trustees. follow at the Kenilworth Veter- $40,000 per year, which is mainly teered in local political cam- river water, count the number of “Frank has done so much for ans Center, located at 33 South for administration sharing. The paigns, and was in charge of geese and ducks, and call “woof both the parade and for the com- 21st Street, Kenilworth. downsizing from a full-time su- distribution of the film Jesus to woof” to every passing dog. munity,” said Parade General The 20th Annual Union County perintendent at $110,000 per churches on Staten Island. She Marjorie had a deep faith in God Chairperson Kerry Ricci. “We are Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will year to paying $40,000 to made an excellent pot roast din- and never stopped thanking Him so proud to have him lead us as step off at 1 p.m. sharp on Satur- Fanwood for a certified public ner every Sunday. for all His mercies towards her this year’s grand marshal.” day, March 12, on Morris Avenue works manager to supervise Gus died in September 1989. throughout her life. In addition to his duties with the in Union. For more information Garwood part-time, saves Marjorie spent the years since She is survived by a daughter, parade committee, Mr. McGovern about the parade, visit Garwood $70,000. That is simple his passing living in their Linda (Lawrence), of Westfield, has served as president and unioncountystpatricksdayparade.com. math. townhouse in Cranford, N.J., tem- and two sons, Wayne and Robert trustee of the Friendly Sons of St. In addition to saving $70,000 porary quarters they bought in (Elizabeth); nine grandchildren Patrick of Union County and sits Reading is Good For You strictly on administrative costs, 1983 to ease the transition be- and five great-grandchildren. on the board of trustees for Cen- Garwood is saving money on fore his retirement and their per- Funeral arrangements have ter for Hope Hospice and on the equipment. We didn’t have to manent move to Paintersville. As been entrusted to Gray Memorial Saint John the Apostle Church spend money to purchase our Marge would tell everyone, their Funeral Home, 12 Springfield Av- Trustees and Finance Commit- own Toro to clear snow from temporary quarters has served enue, Cranford, N.J. Go to tee. He also is a member of the St. sidewalks, to winterize the irri- her now for more than 30 years, grayfuneralhomes.com for con- John’s Social Concerns and Capi- gation system at the recreation and she expects Gus will sternly dolences. Interment will be at tal Campaign Committees and a complex and many more items question her, “What took you so the Lind Memorial Cemetery in volunteer at Overlook Medical which are now available to us as long?,” when she sees him again. Lewistown, Pa. Center in Summit. part of the deal. The best thing Marjorie ever January 28, 2016 The grand marshal traces his goleader.com/subscribe Page S-8 Thursday, January 28, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Celebration Singers of Cranford To Present Cabaret “Love Is...” CRANFORD – The Celebration members of its adult choir Kenilworth Veterans Center, 33 Singers of Cranford proudly pre- around the theme of “Love is…” South 21st Street, Kenilworth. sents it 2016 Annual Fundraiser The cabaret is set for Friday, Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for and Dessert Cabaret, featuring February 5 and Saturday, Feb- both evenings. a night of songs performed by ruary 6, at its new location: Under the direction of the choir’s Conductor and Artistic Director Brian Clissold, the showcase will ‘Butterfly Guy’ to Present feature a wide array of solos, duets, trios, as well as small and full ensemble pieces that complete, through song, the ‘Fun With Bugs!’ Feb. 20 phrase “Love is…” Door prizes CRANFORD — The Hanson Park Mr. Mikula, visit his website, and homemade desserts will Conservancy will welcome Rick butterflyrick.com. also be available. Tickets cost Mikula, “The Butterfly Guy,” on The Cranford Community Center $20 for adults and $18 for se- Saturday, February 20, at the is located at 220 Walnut Avenue, niors. A 10 percent discount will SHARING THEIR TALENT...The Madrigal Singers of Cranford High School Cranford Community Center. Mr. Cranford. This program is spon- be offered for full tables of 10. entertain the American Federation of Teachers Retirees of New Jersey at their Mikula will present “Fun With sored by the Hanson Park Conser- For ticket reservations visit cel- December meeting. The select group of high school members sang traditional Bugs!” at 10 a.m. This program vancy and made possible by a ebration-singers.org/ Christmas and Hanukah songs of the season. AFTRNJ meets four times a year is free and open to insect lovers grant from Merck. To register for Tickets.aspx. and in December met at the Deutscher Club in Clark. of all ages. this event, visit For more information call (908) Mr. Mikula will discuss the types hansonparkconservancy.com or on 522-4656 or email of insects that live in the area’s the organization’s Facebook page. [email protected]. Dean's List Announced at parks and gardens. He will show audience members how to find, raise and appreciate bugs using household items. Mr. Mikula will Fichiera of Cranford Attains Alvernia University showcase live butterflies and will READING, Penn. – The follow- minimum of 12 credits. demonstrate just how easy it is ing students have been named Siri Myhre of Cranford, a Junior to care for them. Univ. of Hartford Dean's List to Alvernia University's Dean's studying Occupational Therapy For more than 35 years, Mr. List for the fall 2015 semester. at Alvernia and is a graduate of Mikula has been engaging audi- WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – The dents, and 75,000 alumni world- To be eligible for the Dean's List, Cranford High School ences with his humorous way of University of Hartford is pleased wide. Visit www.hartford.edu for students must carry a semester Gregory Vicci of Cranford, a looking at butterflies. He cur- to announce Madison Fichiera of more information. GPA of 3.5 or better and take a Junior studying Criminal Justice rently is president of Butterfly Cranford has been named to its at Alvernia and is a graduate of Rescue International and serves Dean's List for Fall 2015. Union Catholic Regional High as a consultant to both the Asso- The University of Hartford, cen- Garwood Knights Launch Food Drive School ciation for Butterflies and The trally located in Connecticut, pro- GARWOOD — The Msgr. John and on weekends, call (908) 789- Alvernia is a distinctive Franciscan International Butterfly Breeders vides a distinctive educational ex- M. Walsh Council No. 5437 9809 first. Visitors are asked to university, grounded in the Catho- Association. perience across seven schools and Garwood Knights of Columbus use the side-door entrance. lic and liberal arts traditions, that Mr. Mikula also is the pioneer colleges for one of the most diverse are conducting a “Winter Storm” For more information, call the combines diverse academic op- and inventor of releasing butter- student bodies in New England. Food Drive on behalf of the St. Knights at (908) 789-9809 or portunities with personal attention flies at weddings and funerals Hartford's faculty are attracted by Joseph Social Service Center in Keith M. Gallagher at (908) 789- and an unmatched commitment to and has helped to make it a the opportunity to challenge and Elizabeth. 0931. community service. Alvernia em- global phenomenon. He wrote support students as they pursue Donations of canned and dry Since 1983, St. Joseph Social powers students to become "ethi- the award-winning “The Family degrees in more than 84 programs food goods and supermarket gift Service Center has served the cal leaders with moral courage." Butterfly Book.” Additionally, he in the arts, humanities, science, cards can be dropped off at the materially poor and homeless Through real-world learning and has designed several live butter- business, engineering and tech- Columbian Club of Garwood community of greater Elizabeth. the challenging guidance of faculty fly exhibits including the Hershey nology, education, and health pro- building, located at 37 South For more information on the cen- mentors, they discover their pas- Butterfly House, the exhibit at fessions. Chartered in 1957, Hart- Avenue, Garwood, opposite the ter, go to YouTube “Homeless in sion for life and turn what they love Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland and at ford has more than 5,000 under- old PathMark store, weekdays Elizabeth,” parts one and two, or into lifetimes of career success and DollyWood. To learn more about graduates, 1,600 graduate stu- from 4 to 6 p.m. At other times visit sjeliz.org. personal fulfillment. 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