Mountainside BOE Reorganizes; Childcare Program Rates to Rise
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Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, April 27, 2006 OUR 116th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 17-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS BOE Reappoints Riegel And Leiz President, VP; Clancy Takes Seat By MEGHAN GILL with Anne for four years…Anne has “We can learn more going forward, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader done an excellent job as a leader,” and now need to focus on the hiring of WESTFIELD — Anne Riegel, Beth Ms. Cassie said. a new high-school principal and en- Cassie, and new board member Jane “I would like to thank the 5,000 rollment issues at the elementary and Clancy were sworn in at Tuesday residents for coming out to vote. We middle school levels,” she said. evening’s board of education organi- received the largest voter turnout in Dr. Foley presented a prepared zational meeting held at the district 30 years, but we also received the statement extending his appreciation administrative offices on Elm Street. largest ‘no’ votes this year,” Ms. to the Westfield and Union County The board reappointed Ms. Riegel Riegel said, “and we want to get feed- Police Departments for their pres- and Ginny Leiz to their positions as back on the “no’ votes.” ence at Westfield High School (WHS) board president and vice president. She acknowledged the effort of the on April 20 following a threat of “The collaborative effort that Ginny members of the board, the parents, par- violence at the school. and Anne do together is an incredible ent-teacher associations, parent-teacher “Although there was no verbal or model,” Alice Hunnicutt said as she organizations, the Westfield Education written threat at the school, the anxi- nominated Ms. Leiz. Association and the local press for their ety leading up to the day prompted us “I have had the privilege of serving assistance in getting the vote out. to take every precaution,” he said. Nearly three weeks ago, a swastika was spray painted on an inside door of the high school and reported in the school newspaper, the Hi’s Eye. “Other than the media frenzy and Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader anxiety experienced by some parents SPRING FLING...Residents enjoy themselves in downtown Westfield on Sunday afternoon at the annual Spring Fling and students, it was a quiet day at sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. A break in the rainy weather came just in time for everyone to have a good time. WHS,” Dr. Foley stated. He also con- firmed that 35 percent of students did not attend school that day. Council to Introduce Ordinance The board approved the appoint- ment of Stephen Maczynski as acting director of guidance for the upcom- ing academic year. He will be paid a To Repeal Redevelopment Zone salary of $113,000 per year. This sum- By MICHAEL J. POLLACK chamber. “The objective was for the Pursuant to the council’s intention to mer he will complete two courses Specially Written for The Westfield Leader two entities to work better and more incorporate the Rahway Avenue im- needed to remove his acting status. WESTFIELD – During conference efficiently,” she said. provements with the first 2006 road Mr. Maczynski has been director session Tuesday, the Westfield town She said that what came out of that contract, “we are working with (Jenicar) of college counseling at Georgetown council announced plans to formally meeting was a desire on the part of to add the quiet-zone improvements,” Prep in Bethesda, Md. He obtained repeal the redevelopment distinctions. both contingents to work together. Town Administrator Jim Gildea said. his bachelor’s and master’s degree In addition, the town will enter into a She said the heads of both bodies On the border of Clark and from Georgetown University and an- contract for Boulevard improvements would meet monthly to work on col- Westfield, there is a grade crossing David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader other master’s degree from George and Rahway Avenue quiet-zone work; laborative efforts. The councilwoman on Rahway Avenue where the street DESERVED RECOGNITION…Legendary Westfield High School (WHS) var- Washington University. the council stated intentions to help envisions a promotional committee, intersects the railroad tracks. Estab- sity football/wrestling/golf head coach and former athletic director Gary Kehler, “Steve is going to do some coun- forge solidarity between the Down- which will formulate “at least three lishing a quiet zone at the crossing left, WHS Athletic Director Ed Tranchina, center, and WHS Boosters President seling, too,” Dr. Foley said. “He is a town Westfield Corporation (DWC) major events over the year.” will eliminate whistle blowing, which Vince Wilt stand underneath the two plaques donated by the WHS Boosters to very impressive gentleman.” and the Westfield Area Chamber of The council will award a bid for has had residents in the Summit Court commemorate Kehler’s career at WHS. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Commerce (WACC). In closed ses- Boulevard improvements to Jenicar area citing quality-of-life concerns sion, the council discussed the Gre- at $272,000. Assistant Town Engi- for more than a decade. The Rahway gory Kasko lawsuit. neer Kris Macaloon noted that there Avenue job, Mr. Gildea noted, is small Mountainside BOE Reorganizes; Under the Code Review and Town were nine bidders, ranging from and requires curbing and paving work. Property Committee report, Fourth Jenicar’s low bid of $272,00 to Public Safety, Transportation and Ward Councilman Jim Foerst said the $397,000. “This will take care of the Parking Committee Chairman Sal repeal of the redevelopment zones and new curb section between Grove and Caruana said McKinley Elementary Childcare Program Rates to Rise amending of the zoning map was pre- Clifton (Streets) and paving from School’s parking and traffic-flow im- By GINA LEVINE-LEVY a rate increase for the 2006-2007 “It’s a huge milestone … that we’re viously referred to the planning board Grove to Clover (Streets),” he noted. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mountainside Child Care program. finally getting these air conditioning and unanimously approved. “They sent MOUNTAINSIDE — The board The current rate of $6 for “sched- units up and running,” said Mr. Perrin. it back with their blessing,” he said. of education (BOE) swore in its newly uled base hours” and $6.50 “unsched- Chief School Administrator Dr. Rich- He indicated the issue was dis- Spatola Resigns, Utilities elected members Tuesday evening. uled” and “beyond base” hours will ard O’Malley said that this project is cussed at committee level and gar- After returning board member increase to $8 and $8.50, respectively. just one of several improving the school. nered unanimous support in referring Marybeth Schaumberg and new board The current rate of $1 per minute The board approved the dates for the repeal to the full council. “This is Auth. Hires New Director member Joseph Tinnirella took their after 6 p.m. will remain. the borough’s summer camp and en- the final nail in the coffin of the pro- By PAUL J. PEYTON Inc. and Elder Garg Law Group LLC oaths of office, the board reelected Mr. McLaughlin said that a first-time richment programs. Camp will run posed parking decks of old,” he said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader in Summit since 1999. Prior to that, he John Perrin and Ms. Schaumberg to audit of the program, based on one year June 26 to August 4, and the enrich- The council will conduct first read- RAHWAY – The Union County worked with International Specialty the positions of president and vice- of data, reflected that the program is not ment program will run June 26 to July ing on the repeal ordinance next week. Utilities Authority (UCUA) has hired Products, Inc., serving in the capaci- president, respectively. adequately covering its costs. 28. Both programs, held at Beechwood The councilman’s committee met a new executive director following ties of counsel, director and vice presi- Business Administrator Roderic He said the program showed a profit School, are closed July 3 and 4. with Verizon on Monday, who dis- the resignation of Dr. Joseph Spatola, dent for environment, health and safety. McLaughlin was reappointed secretary. of $2,000 last year but the cost of Mr. McLaughlin said a budget for cussed bringing cable service through which became effective last Thurs- He also has served on the Union County The board also appointed represen- utilities and supplies, among other camp will be created, and there is still fiber-optic cable to the town. Verizon day. Dr. Sunil Garg of Summit, a Democratic Committee. tatives to various state, county and local things, was not accounted for. time to “propose a rate change” from will conduct a public hearing on June scientist and attorney, has assumed According to his résumé, Dr. Garg organizations. Mr. Tinnirella will serve “It’s hard to say the program was last year if need be. The cost of the 20. “It has the potential to provide the the role of director. holds a law degree from Rutgers Law as board representative to the Union self-funding when there was that small program varies depending upon what people of Westfield additional com- Dr. Spatola, who has been at the School in Newark and a doctorate County Educational Services Commis- of a margin,” he said. activities the child chooses. petition and choice in terms of cable, helm of the authority for more than a degree in physical chemistry from sion board. Ms.