Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, May 26, 2016 OUR 126th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 21-2016 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Westfield BOE Addresses Strategic Plan, Class Size

By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE partnership with families and commu- moved to Westfield “for the school Specially Written for The Westfield Leader nity, to educate all students to reach system,” took issue with the direction WESTFIELD — The Board of Edu- their highest potential as productive, related to goal number one, which sets cation unveiled a draft of the Strategic well-balanced and responsible citizens to strengthen deeper learning for all Plan for 2016-2021 at its meeting on who respect individual differences and students with a directive that encour- Tuesday night. diversity in an ever-changing world. ages a curricula that engages and chal- A new Strategic Plan is created every There are details in the plan about lenges all learners. five years in Westfield. The plan ad- what the perceived roles of the staff, the Ms. Murphy wanted a definition of dresses the visions, beliefs and strate- community and the parents are, and the what “all learners” entailed. She asked gic directions related to goals estab- plan outlines important educational the board, “will the board put in place lished by the Strategic Planning Coun- goals, offering strategic directions on for the children with special needs a cil. how to accomplish those goals. psychologist at the school” that will The Council is made up of board Superintendent of Schools Margaret help deal with self-esteem issues? members, teachers, administrators, resi- Dolan outlined the proposal in a Superintendent Dolan acknowledged dents, parents, alumni, Child Study PowerPoint presentation. Concerns “the range of students within special Team members and the superintendent. were raised at the conclusion of the education is vast” and because of all of The Mission Statement of the Strate- presentation. the challenges faced in this area, and gic Planning Council is, with the Resident and parent Kathy Murphy, because the students’ needs are con- Westfield Public School District and in who described herself as someone who stantly changing, “there’s no one right answer.” She described the “learner” referred to in the goals as “the child who arrived from another country, the child who has challenges along the spectrum, the child Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader who is gifted in science.” Superinten- JOCKEYING FOR THE LEAD…Youngsters, with adults in tow, head out at the start of the one-mile Fun Run as part of dent Dolan assured Ms. Murphy, “we the Westfield Recreation Department’s Run the Park event in Tamaques Park on Sunday. truly work to reach all students.” Strategic Planning Council member Lindsey Zerafa expressed concern over goal number three, which looks to fos- Cranford Introduces ter a culture of health and wellness with a directive that encourages resiliency, coping skills and balance. $3.77-Mil. Capital Budget Ms. Zerafa said balance was an im- portant enough issue to be set apart as a separate goal. She expressed the need By CHRISTINA M. HINKE public buildings, including the reha- Memorial Field. The project is to cost for there to be more emphasis placed on Specially Written for The Westfield Leader bilitation of the basketball courts at in excess of $800,000, Commissioner balance in general. CRANFORD — The township com- Lincoln Park and renovation of the Patrick Giblin said, with the total sum Ms. Zerafa told the board, “There is mittee introduced, buy a 5-0 tally, ap- council chambers; new vehicles for the coming from the Board of Education Robyn Orr-Gioffre for The Westfield Leader FULL HOUSE…Students and parents fill Cranford’s Lincoln Elementary School no balance in Westfield. What the kids proved a $3.77-million capital budget Department of Public Works and com- (BOE), funds raised from the Cranford gymnasium Monday night to voice their concerns to the school board about its expect of themselves, what parents ex- Tuesday night. Of that amount, some puter equipment; computer equipment, Soccer Club, and the township. The decision not to renew the contract of Cranford High School Principal Kate pect of their kids, what teachers expect $3.4 million is to be bonded, while the bailout systems, turnout gear, and self- BOE is to also have its own vote on the McCabe. (See story on page 2). of the kids, none of it looks like rest will be paid by way of grants, contained breathing apparatus for the project. Once completed, multiple balance…from sports to arts to aca- Mayor Andis Kalnins said. fire department; a truck and teams would be able to practice on the demics.” Capital projects covered by the bud- defibrillators for the police department; field at once. Memorial Day Parades Superintendent Dolan entertained get will include: about $2 million for a senior bus for the Parks and Recre- Two ordinances were rescinded and ideas about how to change the wording roadwork; handicapped ramps and side- ation Department, and other items. replaced as part of the town’s recodifi- Slated for Monday in Towns of the bullets to reflect on this issue but walks and curb replacements; storm Commissioner John Mallon said, cation of the master plan. The commit- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 sewer improvements; improvements to “One of the most important things we tee replaced the vicious dogs ordinance were able to do this year is the amount and an ordinance regarding home-based REGION — Local towns will hold LaGrande Park in Fanwood. we are borrowing is less than the amount businesses. Memorial Day parades this coming The Cranford parade lineup will form Garwood Council OKs in principal in past bonds…” Mayor Kalnins said under the home- Monday morning. at 8:30 a.m. at the Cranford Commu- The township received four grants: a based business ordinance home-based Westfield’s parade will start at 9 a.m. nity Center, located at 220 Walnut Av- $2,500 Middlesex County Fitness Kit businesses included working from home with ceremonies at the World War I enue. The parade will commence at 9 $445K Ordinance For Roads Equipment Grant, $10,000 PSE&G was “considered illegal.” The new or- Monument Circle. In addition to vet- a.m., ending with a ceremony at 10 a.m. 2016 Municipal Grant Award Sustain- dinance has restrictions and requires a eran groups, Mayor Andrew Skibitsky at Memorial Park on Springfield Av- By BRIAN TRUSDELL grants,” Ms. Cuccaro said after the able Jersey Grant, $51,258 Clean Com- permit for such a business. and the town council, Westfield Police enue. The Cranford High School Mad- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader relatively brief 62-minute semi-monthly munities Grant, and a $1,000 Youth Commissioners Giblin and Thomas and Fire Departments, Department of rigal Ensemble and the Cranford High GARWOOD – The borough council meeting of council. “I have a real prob- Academy Kids grant. H. Hannen Jr. voted against a resolution Public Works and various youth and School Band will provide musical se- approved a $445,000 bond ordinance lem with them giving us money they Memorial Field may see a new base- that authorizes a new business at 101 civic organizations will participate. The lections during the ceremony. for new street repairs Tuesday night, already took from us.” ball and soccer synthetic turf field. The Miln Street to install an awning and parade will proceed from the monu- In the event of inclement weather, the second meeting in a row it had She suggested an annual allocation committee introduced an ordinance to sign that encroaches onto the township ment on East Broad Street to Fairview services only will be held at 10 a.m. at authorized borrowing for road work. from the county based on an average authorize $300,000 for a synthetic turf right-of-way. During Monday’s com- Cemetery for the closing ceremony. the Cranford Community Center. Tuesday night’s ordinance covered doled out on a five-year average, “so field for soccer and baseball fields at CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Music will be provided by the The Mountainside parade will begin $145,000 for the repaving of several we can pay cash for capital projects.” Westfield High School Marching Band with a veterans’ ceremony at 11:30 a.m. blocks of Center Street and $300,000 During council debate, fellow Re- and the Westfield Community Band. with the parade to begin immediately for the resurfacing of Hickory Avenue, publican and Ms. Cuccaro’s running Mountainside Approves The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Memo- afterward at the Veterans’ Memorial, from East Street to Lexington Avenue, mate in last year’s election, Joe Sarno, rial Day weekend will begin with a located at Constitution Plaza between and West Street, from Spruce Avenue to said he had no problem with the match- patriotic concert by the Westfield Com- the library and fire house. Marchers Beach Avenue. ing portion of the grant. He said he 30-Unit Condo Complex munity Band this Sunday, May 29, will include veterans, Scouts, fire and The measure passed 5-1 with the understood the county’s objective, but beginning at 6:30 p.m. It will take place rescue squads, police, the Rotary Club, only no vote coming from Council- only said he wished state authorities By RACHEL LOGAN ers, despite the variances. He said the at the Alan Augustine Village Green, and marching band. woman Ileen Cuccaro, who voiced dis- would require municipalities to spend Specially Written for The Westfield Leader property would be a “desirable visual adjacent to the Scotch Plains Munici- Residents are encouraged to line approval over the fact that money for more than the current 5 percent on a MOUNTAINSIDE — The board of environment” in an “integrated, cohe- pal Building at 430 Park Avenue. Bridle Path, Wood Valley Road, be- the Center Street project had to be down payment before bonding for such adjustment gave final approval Tues- sive development.” He concluded that This year’s parade theme is tween Bridle Path and Central Avenue, borrowed – since it wasn’t included in projects. day night for the construction for a six- they were “completely in conformance” “America the Beautiful – Remember- near Deerfield School. this year’s budget – in order to receive The measure, authorizing a 10-year building complex on the wooded lots at with all necessary ordinances. ing 240 years of Dedication and Sac- Spectators are encouraged to car pool the other half of the funding as part of a bond, followed the council’s vote on 1490-1496 Route 22 West after a pas- Market rate units would be available rifice.” The parade will start Monday and park at borough hall, the Mountain- matching grant from Union County. May 10 to amend last fall’s $395,000 sionate, nearly three-and-a-half-hour to buyers over 55 years old, while af- at 10:45 a.m. at the Scotch Plains side Pool, Deerfield School and Our “Leave it with us, the heck with the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 hearing. It was the third hearing on the fordable units would be available to gazebo and proceed along Park Av- Lady of Lourdes School. Alpine at Mountainside, LLC, applica- those over 62. Around the perimeter, enue, move down Martine Avenue into For more information, see more pa- tion. there is to be a two-tiered retaining wall, the center of Fanwood and end at rade articles on page 6. The board first heard from the buffered by a line of evergreens and project’s professional planner and land- topped by a four-foot, chain-link fence. scape architect, John McDonough, who The board then heard from the attor- Mountainside BOE Close to presented illustrative images of the ney of one of the neighboring families, buildings’ exterior, floor plans for the Rob Simon, who questioned Mr. 24 market-rate units and a view of the McDonough about the nature of the 25- New Send-Receive Deal master lot. There are also to be six foot-minimum buffer zone, tree main- affordable units in the complex. tenance and the look-alike clause. When By KATE BROWNE partnership parameters, he said. Mr. McDonough said the site could asked if he had considered a plan with Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mountainside has been sending its accommodate 0.2 added density vari- one fewer unit, relaxing the living-space MOUNTAINSIDE — The “ground- students to Governor Livingston since ance on a plot of just under five acres. density, Mr. McDonough said there is a work was in place” for a new send- 1987 and the most current agreement He said that due to the “light, air and “waitlist of senior housing” and that it receive agreement for Mountainside is set to expire at the end of the current open space” available on site, there was was a “desirable community.” students to attend Governor Livingston school year. The arrangement was “no substantial impairment” to dwell- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 High School, Board of Committee called into question in 2015 when Ber- Negotiations Committee Chairman keley Heights noted the tuition that it PPPAAAGE INDEXINDEXGE Christopher Minks told his fellow charged Mountainside for the 2013- Regional ...... 2-3, 19 Education ...... 9, 20 school board members Tuesday night. 2014 school year was $900,000 lower Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-18 The revelation comes after more than than actual costs. Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Police ...... 20 Real Estate .... 11-22 a year of negotiations with the Berkeley In addition, Mr. Minks advised that RACE OBSERVERS…Jeff O’Conner and Cara Foerst keep their eyes on the Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 19 Heights school district and would pro- his committee had begun early discus- younger participants in the one-mile Fun Run, part of the Westfield Recreation Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 21-22 vide greater fiscal certainty and new CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Department’s Run the Park event in Tamaques Park on Sunday. WESTFIELD WEST Congratulations to the Anne Weber Sales Associate #1 Agent for April! Cell: 908-456-2500

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HINKE PSE&G had recommended eliminat- The borough routinely receives grants asked Mr. Sarno to probe a request by Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ing the substation altogether, according from the state Department of Transpor- Ms. Cuccaro for the possible installa- CRANFORD — PSE&G presented to a report to the New Jersey Board of tation (DOT) for roadwork, which are tion of one or more stop signs on East its plan Wednesday for a 13-foot brick Public Utilities, and said that option then completed in the following year. Street as a way to slow traffic on the face wall and fencing as a means to would cost $67 million. The Hickory and West Street projects, thoroughfare, which she said had no shield the substation with equipment “By removing, converting and which will be partially paid by DOT stop signs from South Avenue to Unami located at 225 South Avenue East, across spreading the load amongst many ex- funds, were combined with the Center Park. the street from the new Riverfront at isting stations, the customers once sup- Street project for the purpose of the Cranford Station development. The plied from Cranford will be connected bond, which was approved earlier than board will hear public comments and to more resilient supplies and assets normal since the county money must be make its decision on the wall design at will be permanently removed from the spent by the end of the year. WF BOE the Wednesday, June 1 meeting to be- floodway and NJDEP Riparian Buffer In other action, the council approved CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 gin at 8 p.m. in the municipal building. Zone,” the report said. the cancellation of tax liens on six par- no definite solution was reached. There were comments by some plan- Later, PSE&G decided to elevate a cels of land on South Avenue owned by She described this particular goal, ning board members who said it would new substation, as presented in 2015. Casale Industries, now that 490 South and the entire draft of the plan, as a prefer the substation to be located in the Planning Board Member Dan Ave. LLC – a subsidiary of Russo De- “framework” for what they will do in A LEADER IN NANTUCKET…Jim Annese wakes up with a recent edition of The rear of the lot as it is now and have it Aschenbach said fences in the flood velopment of Carlstadt – had paid the the future. Board President Gretchan Westfield Leader on Nantucket Island off the coast of Massachusetts, preparing for completely shielded from the areas are open fences to allow floodwa- private lien holders. The borough had Ohlig made clear these issues would go a season as a restaurant maitre d’ in the resort enclave. streetscape, and a comment about how ters to pass through. The fence pre- sold the liens to four different entities. unresolved for the moment, as “we’re it could impact flooding. The plan pre- sented has a backing that prevents it The approval is the latest action in not going to vote on this tonight.” sented has the substation close to the from being open and floodgates were the possible redevelopment of the Another topic of concern at the meet- sidewalk with a wall and fence block- not presented on the wall. largely abandoned five-acre industrial ing was class size for the incoming first Cranford Council ing a portion of the view of the substa- In September, the board had made a site that also includes the former home grade at Wilson Elementary School. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tion and equipment, that will sit 16- to condition of approval that PSE&G re- of Petro Plastics between South Av- Currently there are three planned mittee workshop meeting, the commis- perfect score in its assessment, Mr. 22-feet high off the ground, said Will- vise its buffering of the front façade, enue and the NJ Transit rail line west of classes, as opposed to four, which would sioners had an objection to allow per- Delgado said. iam Bell, electrical engineer for PSE&G. suggesting a brick wall with shrubbery Center Street. increase the number of students in each pendicular signs in the downtown. The CPD presented its annual awards On September 16, 2015, PSE&G in front. Last month, the Garwood Planning of the three first-grade classes. The Memorial Day Committee is Tuesday night. Detectives Spencer was approved, 8-0, with conditions for It also requested the three transform- Board approved a redevelopment plan Resident and parent Amy Cook spoke inviting the public to follow the parade Durkin and Brian Wagner, and Patrol- an amended site plan to build a new ers that will sit to the east of the substa- for the site and forwarded its recom- to the board about this issue. She cur- to Memorial Park to participate in the men Michael Dubitsky, Matthew substation that is to be elevated higher tion be shielded from the street with a mendation to the council. The plan, rently has a student in second grade. ceremony that honors those individuals Siessel, Gregory Federici, James Knight than the floodwaters during Hurricane 16-foot brick sound wall that will be in devised in coordination with Russo – Concerns were raised for this grade who have given the ultimate sacrifice in and Jason D’Agostino received the Irene as a way to potentially avoid it the front. The board also made a condi- which purchased the Petro property in when it went from four classes to three, the United States of America. Eighty- departmental citation presented by Po- being underwater in a flood event, and tion that PSE&G consult with the po- 2015 and has reached an agreement to increasing class size from 17 to 25 for six Cranford residents have given that lice Chief James Wozniak. prevent outages. lice department on its lighting plan and buy the Casale property – envisions a Ms. Cook’s son. ultimate sacrifice, Commissioner “It is a testament to the leadership of The substation provides electric to to discuss police security cameras. four-story, 315-unit apartment complex Ms. Cook asserted, “The classrooms Hannen said. this department and the men and women 6,914 customers in Cranford, Westfield, The wall is to be three-and-a-half with ground floor retail space. are crowded; there’s not enough re- VFW Hall is to have free hot dogs who keep us safe,” Deputy Mayor Mary Garwood, Kenilworth, Roselle and feet from the property line, where five Council President Lou Petruzzelli sources for each individual student,” and beverages for those that come out O’Connor said. Roselle Park. PSE&G is using funds feet is necessary per the zoning laws. noted that installation has been com- and inquired about when the district after the ceremony on Memorial Day, During Monday’s committee meet- from $1.2 billion PSE&G has invested The design showed a 13-foot high brick- pleted of the residential permit parking would return to having four second- the committee announced. ing, the owner of Riverfront at Cran- to rebuild 29 of its substations. face wall with mock windows, and a signs as part of last fall’s ordinance by grade classes. Moms Demand Action representa- ford Station, Tony DiGiovanni, asked if In its flood impact study, dated 2012, white peaked top for aesthetics, a 10- the council that expanded restrictions Superintendent Dolan made clear that tives Jennifer Gilman and Patti Fico, of the township committee approved a PSE&G said using a 4.7-foot high flood- foot-high gate for maintenance access to 10 additional streets. The announce- she plans the number of classes accord- Cranford, were presented by Mayor lease extension of some 30 parking wall to surround the substation costing only, and a black 50 percent open fence ment was significant since Police Chief ing to the number of registrants. Kalnins with a proclamation for Na- spaces at the PSE&G substation site $525,000 was not permitted by the to have a PVC backing that is hurricane Bruce Underhill had said his depart- “District policy says the desired range tional Gun Violence Awareness Day on that is under a pending application with New Jersey Department of Environ- proof, that would be erected along a ment would begin enforcing the ordi- is 18 to 25 students” per class, and Thursday, June 2. That day Moms De- the planning board. Township Attorney mental Protection because it would 123-foot wide portion of South Av- nance once the installation was com- “Wilson is just below that” this year for mand Action also invite everyone to Diane Dabulas said the committee can- impact flooding upstream and FEMA enue, PSE&G’s civil engineer Ken plete. its first-grade classes. wear orange to remember the more not respond to a planning board appli- recommends the floodway the site en- Kimmel said. The ordinance restricts parking on However, the superintendent empha- than 30,000 people in America killed cation that is still ongoing. She said Mr. croaches on to be kept clear. As a result, The wall’s height was not adequate the designated streets between 10 a.m. sized that the matter is being looked at, by gun violence every year. DiGiovanni could submit an OPRA said some planning board members. and 2 p.m. on weekdays to residents and if need be, another class will be Commissioner Giblin remembered a request for the records. “This is as high as PSE&G is willing that obtain vehicle decals from the town. created, but that she “is not quite ready” young man whom he knew, Brian Tevlin, Also, Mr. DiGiovanni later com- to go,” Mr. O’Brien said upon planning The council heard from a Myrtle to do that at this point. MS Planning board member Peter Taylor’s question who was killed in 2014 by terrorist Ali mented on the township’s planning and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Avenue resident who complained that a The board made special mention of Muhammad Brown. “Two years ago a zoning boards lack of use of the town- if PSE&G had considered a façade 35 neighbor had obtained a handicapped deceased Westfield High School young man was driving home and ship engineer: “When we are not reliant Project engineer Thomas McGrath feet high, which is the current building parking space in front of her home (WHS) special-education teacher stopped at a light….and was shot at 10 on professionals… you will make mis- testified briefly about the specifics of height. The current building was con- when she already has a driveway and Charles Ropars, Jr., a man who dedi- times and hit eight... On June 2, I will takes and this town has done that.” the walls and drainage system, noting structed in 1902 as the trolley power garage. He voiced frustration that be- cated 36 years to the district. A moment wear orange,” Mr. Giblin said. Resident Frank Krause asked the that property owners were required to station, said Vic Bary, a member of the cause of the driveway and garage, he of silence was observed in his honor. The New Jersey State Association of committee not to reappoint any of the maintain the land and trees from the Cranford Historic Preservation Advi- was confused as to the reason for the Described by Michael Weissman, Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) Accredi- zoning board members next year. “They edge of the buildings to the outer-most sory board. The substation was subse- handicapped restriction – which elimi- assistant superintendent of pupil per- tation Program Manager Harry Delgado have offended entire neighborhoods,” fence. quently built in 1910, PSE&G’s Plan- nates prime space in a congested area sonnel services, as a teacher who presented the Cranford Police Depart- he said of the zoning board, citing vari- The board then allowed public com- ner John Meally said. PSE&G plans to and essentially give his neighbor – who “handled the students as individuals.” ment (CPD) with its accreditation. The ance approvals for multi-use buildings ment, restricting them to three minutes tear down the building, which Mr. Bary lives alone – a private parking space. Mr. Ropars was instrumental in devel- CPD has been accredited for 12 years that have “changed the character of each. Mr. Simon “seriously object(ed)” was against. Mayor Charles Lombardo charged oping the Bridge program for students and is one of three agencies in the state neighborhoods and the SID (Special to this restriction, which he claimed Anthony DiGiovanni, the developer Police Committee Chairman Joe Sarno at WHS. to be accredited. The CPD received a Improvement District.” inhibited the public from speaking their of Riverfront at Cranford Station and views. the plaintiff in a lawsuit filed against the Board Attorney Vincent Loughlin planning board for its decision to ap-  said the board encouraged “full and prove the PSE&G application, asked MS BOE vigorous participation” by the public, how the planning board can “make a  CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 who he asked not to be intimidated to determination if the screen wall is ad- dKd>>/Yhd/KE sions with the union representing the express their points of view. equate if you don’t have the height of  district’s teachers over a new contract. Resident Nick Barbera expressed his the electric equipment?” Board member Jeane Parker, who is the concerns about traffic and environmen- PSE&G submitted plans to the engi- hƉƚŽϴϬйŽĨĨ district’s liaison with Berkeley Heights, tal impacts on the area. At a previous neering department that had scale el- updated the group on the recent accom- meeting, Mr. Barbera had asked about  evations that showed the exact height, plishments of the school’s track and a pond in the middle of the property that but were not presented at the Septem-  field, baseball and softball teams as would be drained. ber meeting, Mr. O’Brien said. ϴϬй well as the plans for the upcoming year- Mr. Simon then presented his case to “The past approval that was granted end celebrations. the board. He called resident John was based on a lack of information Earlier, Chief School Administrator Unchester, who lives adjacent to the made available to the board… In gen- Nancy Lubarsky gave school board property in question. Mr. Unchester eral, I think the consensus is the whole members and the public a glimpse of said he thought the development was design is in question,” Mr. Taylor said. the school district’s new website that “excessive,” noting the density and wall Steve Needle, owner of 4 Centennial will go online in September. height variances as over the line. He Avenue located right behind the substa- dŽƚĂů ǀĞƌLJƚŚŝŶŐ The new site, designed by asked the applicant to propose a change tion, said, “When they first put that Schoolwires of State College, Pa., will in plans “so the variances are not building up they designed it the right provide users with quick access links needed.” He cited the pond as a major way. Now it’s pushed too close. Is there for staff members, as well as icons for area of concern as well, bringing into any way to buffer it? 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She said this devel- issue for us looking at the aesthetics of  KǀĞƌ system and allow them to create more opment was “far beyond our moral this wall.” tĞĂƌĞůŝƋƵŝĚĂƚŝŶŐƚŚĞůĂƌŐĞƐƚƐĞůĞĐƚŝŽŶŽĨŚŝŐŚĞƐƚƋƵĂůŝƚLJEĞǁĂŶĚŶƚŝƋƵĞ,ĂŶĚ<ŶŽƚƚĞĚZƵŐƐŝŶƚŚĞĂƌĞĂ͕ dynamic individual web pages, which obligations,” alluding to state’s Mount “In my opinion the three-and-a-half- ĨƌŽŵdƵƌŬĞLJ͕WĞƌƐŝĂ͕EĞƉĂů͕ZƵƐƐŝĂ͕WĂŬŝƐƚĂŶ͕/ŶĚŝĂ͕ĂŶĚŚŝŶĂ͕ǁŝƚŚƐŝnjĞƐĨƌŽŵϮĨƚdžϯĨƚ͘ƵƉƚŽWĂůĂĐĞ^ŝnjĞƐ͘ will provide parents with email alerts Laurel protocol requiring each city to foot setback where five feet is required when the sites are updated, Ms. accommodate its fair share of afford- is merely from the bump out — it  Lubarsky said. able housing units and to the six afford- creates depth and screening of the equip-   According to Ms. Lubarsky, the new able units in the complex. She ques- ment,” Mr. Mealy said.    site uses what is known as “adaptive tioned the fate of the neighborhood if One reason the setback is close to the  technology” which means all of its con- the units did not sell, saying that “my street is that the township requested to    tent and features can be accessed from neighborhood will change significantly” preserve the 38 commuter parking a cell phone or other mobile device and even if they do sell. She said she tried spaces it leases from PSE&G to remain there will be both Facebook and Twitter and failed to attain important informa- there, and PSE&G is to move the park- account accessibility. tion on the project, saying that it “feels ing to the rear from where it was on the

It will replace the current Constant like we’ve been sucker punched and side street.  Contact electronic communication sys- taken advantage of” that such a devel- “It would be preferable to me to not tem. opment came about so suddenly. have the parking and have the substa- KǁŶĞƌ͛ƐWƌŝǀĂƚĞŽůůĞĐƚŝŽŶŝƐǀĂŝůĂďůĞ͘ The board also considered, debated, Mr. Simon then called into question tion better screened,” Board Vice-Chair- and voted on more than two dozen the type of ownership, the cluttered and man Lynda Feder said. Parking is tem- dƌĂĚŝƚŝŽŶĂůʹDŽĚĞƌŶʹdƌĂŶƐŝƚŝŽŶĂůͲdƌŝďĂů resolutions which will support the 2016- inappropriate buffer space, the amount porarily closed during construction that 2017 school year. This board last month of yard space and the flood plain. He is to take two years. DŽĚĞƌŶƚŽŽůƐĂŶĚƐĐŝĞŶĐĞŚĂǀĞĚŽŶĞŶŽƚŚŝŶŐƚŽŝŵƉƌŽǀĞƚŚĞƋƵĂůŝƚLJĂŶĚďĞĂƵƚLJŽĨĂŚĂŶĚŵĂĚĞƌƵŐ͕ adopted a $16.7-million budget, which said a buffer is defined to be a “visual “We can accomplish this with park- includes a $15.4-million tax levy and and physical separation of properties” ing in the front, it is just a matter of ũƵƐƚĂƐƉƌŝŶƚĞĚĐŽƉŝĞƐǁŝůůŶĞǀĞƌƌĞƉůĂĐĞƚŚĞďƌƵƐŚŽĨĂŐƌĞĂƚƉĂŝŶƚĞƌ͘ debt service of $1.3 million. and that with the patio, two walls and time,” Mr. Taylor said. The resolutions included agreeing greenery all within the 25 feet required, “I didn’t see anything in the testi- to join the Schools Alliance Insur- “it is not achieving” adequate buffer mony to do it the other way, other than ance Fund and purchase property, space. He said “certainly the site cannot how much it would cost,” Mr. Taylor workers compensation, auto, casu- accommodate” the proposed density, said. ŽĨĨ hƉƚŽ ŽĨĨ alty and other insurance; approving a and that “there is a detriment to the “PSE&G is not prepared to go back ϴϬй  ϴϬй  food service contract with Maschio public” until the plan is fixed accord- to scratch,” Mr. O’Brien said. Food Services for $8,200 and award- ingly. “Is it possible to relocate it?” Mr. dKd> dKd> ing the contract for the Deerfield During the board’s internal discus- Taylor asked. School corridors project to Apex sion, Jon Younghans said he was “not “No,” Mr. O’Brien said. >ŝƋƵŝĚĂƚŝŽŶ >ŝƋƵŝĚĂƚŝŽŶ Enterprises of Union, which was the against the concept, but the design” of lowest bidder. the project, noting that “they could The project will cost an estimated have gone overboard with the buffer.” Police DWI $2.25 million and includes $62,000 for Steven Matlin said that “clearly, the upgrades and renovations to the gym- primary concern is the density.” He said Checkpoint nasium. the project’s excesses of the ordinances MOUNTAINSIDE — The Moun- The board also unanimously voted in were “relatively minor.” tainside Police Department, in con- favor of retaining the accounting firm The board moved to approve the junction with the Union County Po- Hodulik and Morrison for auditing ser- project with conditions, requiring the lice Department, will be conducting a vices, maintained the current student project members to put in place a two- DWI checkpoint this Friday, May 27. activity fees, accepted the resignation year maintenance plan for the trees on The checkpoint will be located of fourth grade teacher Andrea Flynn, the property, create a staging plan for along Route 22 East, between the dĞdžƚŝůĞƌƚΘ&ůŽŽƌŝŶŐ͕ϮϮůŵ^ƚƌĞĞƚ͕tĞƐƚĨŝĞůĚ͕E:ϬϳϬϵϬ approved Elizabeth Shimwell as a re- the 18 to 24 months of construction, hours of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Police dĞů͗ϵϬϴʹϮϯϮʹϴϮϬϬ placement and approved the hiring of rework the landscaping and consult the officers will be checking for im- Sonia Branco as Deerfield School nurse. board engineer, among other points. paired drivers as well as issuing ŵĂŝů͗ƚĂĨůŽŽƌŝŶŐΛŽƵƚůŽŽŬ͘ĐŽŵ The board’s next meeting will be Tues- The board approved the application by summons for other motor-vehicle ^ƚŽƌĞ,ŽƵƌĞƐ͗ĂŝůLJϭϬͲϳΘ^ƵŶĚĂLJϭϭͲϱ day, June 28. a 6-1 vote. violations. Serving the community since 1959

USPS 485200 Thursday, May 26, 2016 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 57th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 21-2016 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Restoration of Frazee House Is Set to Move Forward By FRED T. ROSSI the effort to refurbish the house, has been stymied by several fac- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times which was built between 1720 and tors, said board president Andy SCOTCH PLAINS — With the 1740. At a briefing last Thursday Calamaras. One was the poor con- township council passing a capital evening, she said that another dition of the building. He showed bond ordinance earmarking $60,000 to $75,000 had been raised attendees last week several photo- $270,000 for improvements to the over the years via fundraisers. graphs of the house’s interior, with Revolutionary War-era Frazee Legend has it that after the Battle termite-infested and water-damaged House, leaders of the effort to re- of the Short Hills in 1777, British beams now supported by steel sup- store the historic home feel that the troops marching past the Frazee port poles. He said plans are for the time is nearing for actual recon- House, located at the corner of house’s exterior walls to be removed struction to begin. Raritan Road and Terrill Road, and replaced while the foundation Since it took on the restoration smelled bread that Betty Frazee was is also shored up. Last week’s ap- project in 2004, the Fanwood- baking. When two generals asked proval of the township’s capital Scotch Plains Rotary Club has raised her for a loaf of bread, she offered it bond ordinance, with the funding about $250,000 in grants from state to them, with the caveat that, “I give included for the Frazee House and county entities and private foun- you this bread through fear, not in project, will allow the group to ap- dations, according to Janet Strunk, love.” Hearing this, the British gen- ply for a matching grant from the a member of the board of the Fan- erals then left without taking any New Jersey Historic Trust, Mr. wood-Scotch Plains Rotary Frazee bread. Calamaras said, and give the orga- House, the organization overseeing The years-long restoration effort nization “a significant amount of money” for the restoration effort. He said work is presently continu- ing on framing the house by replac- ing some vertical beams that are too damaged to be of use. Plans also call for a separate restroom facility to be built next to the house along with a colonial- Dominic Lagano for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times style garden in front of the house. A DEER RUNS THROUGH IT…Passersby gaze at the shattered plate glass window of the Scotch Plains Music Center on Two chimneys atop the roof have Park Avenue after a deer crashed through the storefront on Thursday evening and ran out an open rear door. The injured been temporarily removed but will and bleeding animal was not located, police said, and after being boarded up and having the glass replaced, the store opened be restored as the refurbishment on time Friday afternoon. moves forward, Mr. Calamaras said. Other delays over the years have hampered progress, including fund- ing shortfalls during the economic Westfield BOE Addresses downturn in 2007-2009 and the con- dition of the overall six-acre site on which the Frazee House sits. The site was home to the Terry-Lou Zoo Strategic Plan, Class Size for decades until the mid-1990s, Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times when the property was purchased By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE munity, to educate all students to reach that encourages a curricula that en- RAIN OR SHINE…Cloudy and cool weather did not keep shoppers away from by the township. A good deal of Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times their highest potential as productive, gages and challenges all learners. the Scotch Plains Farmers Market on Saturday. environmental studies and soil WESTFIELD — The Westfield well-balanced and responsible citi- Ms. Murphy wanted a definition of remediation needed to be done be- Board of Education unveiled a draft zens who respect individual differ- what “all learners” entailed. She asked fore the site was ready for develop- of the Strategic Plan for 2016-2021 at ences and diversity in an ever-chang- the board, “will the board put in place Planning Board Approves ment into a passive park and com- its meeting on Tuesday night. ing world. for the children with special needs a munity garden. Despite the delays, A new Strategic Plan is created There are details in the plan about psychologist at the school” that will Mr. Calamaras told the 25 or so who every five years in Westfield. The what the perceived roles of the staff, help deal with self-esteem issues? Lake Avenue Subdivision attended last week’s update that his plan addresses the visions, beliefs the community and the parents are, Superintendent Dolan acknowl- group had put in an “awful lot of and strategic directions related to and the plan outlines important edu- edged “the range of students within By FRED T. ROSSI proved the application, saying the effort,” all of it behind the scenes. goals established by the Strategic cational goals, offering strategic di- special education is vast” and be- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times subdivision would be “an improve- But he said the past few years have Planning Council. rections on how to accomplish those cause of all of the challenges faced in ment to what is there” and “be better been “productive.” The Council is made up of board goals. this area, and because the students’ SCOTCH PLAINS — At a brief for the whole neighborhood.” Mayor The interior has been gutted and members, teachers, administrators, Superintendent of Schools Marga- needs are constantly changing, meeting on Monday evening, the plan- Kevin Glover, while supportive, said the support structure to hold up the residents, parents, alumni, Child Study ret Dolan outlined the proposal in a “there’s no one right answer.” ning board gave its unanimous ap- he wished the plans submitted to the roof and the beams is in place. The Team members and the superinten- PowerPoint presentation. Concerns She described the “learner” referred proval to a subdivision application board had been more specific in terms group has been working with a his- dent. were raised at the conclusion of the to in the goals as “the child who for a property on Lake Avenue. of the design of the home to be built. toric architect on plans for the house. The Mission Statement of the Stra- presentation. arrived from another country, the child The lot located at the corner of He expressed his hope that it would And the township’s capital bond tegic Planning Council is, with the Resident and parent Kathy Murphy, who has challenges along the spec- Lake Avenue and Raritan Road is fit with the neighborhood. Council- contribution of $270,000, coupled Westfield Public School District and who described herself as someone trum, the child who is gifted in sci- nearly 75,000-square feet in size, with man John Del Sordi, Jr. echoed the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 in partnership with families and com- who moved to Westfield “for the ence.” Superintendent Dolan assured a single-family house on the side of mayor’s concern, saying he didn’t school system,” took issue with the Ms. Murphy, “we truly work to reach the property nearest Raritan Road. want to see “a big glass structure” direction related to goal number one, all students.” The applicant, 1801 Lake Avenue built on the new lot. Board Chair- which sets to strengthen deeper learn- Strategic Planning Council mem- Acquisition, was given permission to Memorial Day Parades woman Theresa Flood also urged that ing for all students with a directive CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 divide the property into two lots, both the builder be made aware of the of which will be slightly smaller in board’s “desire that we want some- size than the 40,000-square-foot mini- thing that fits in with the neighbor- Slated for Monday in Towns mum that is required in an R-1 zone. hood.” According to planner James Watson, At the start of the meeting, Mrs. REGION — Local towns will hold into the center of Fanwood and end at the existing home will be retained, a Flood noted that the board had re- Memorial Day parades this coming LaGrande Park in Fanwood. detached one-car garage and a shed ceived its first monthly update from Monday morning. The Cranford parade lineup will will be razed and a new two-car ga- representatives of New Cingular Westfield’s parade will start at 9 form at 8:30 a.m. at the Cranford Com- rage will be built next to the house. Wireless on the progress being made a.m. with ceremonies at the World munity Center, located at 220 Walnut On the newly-created lot, a single- to re-install its cellular antennas on War I Monument Circle. In addition Avenue. The parade will commence at family home will be built. Both houses the PSE&G towers along the right- to veteran groups, Mayor Andrew 9 a.m., ending with a ceremony at 10 will front on Lake Avenue, which Mr. of-way that parallels Terrill Road. Skibitsky and the town council, a.m. at Memorial Park on Springfield Watson said is preferable to Raritan She said she was “happy to see there’s Westfield Police and Fire Depart- Avenue. The Cranford High School Road since the latter is a busier street. some progress moving forward.” ments, Department of Public Works Madrigal Ensemble and the Cranford The lot with the existing house will Last month, the board gave the and various youth and civic organiza- High School Band will provide musi- be slightly larger in size than the other company another year to complete tions will participate. The parade will cal selections during the ceremony. lot — 38,217 square feet versus the process while extending its use of proceed from the monument north on In the event of inclement weather, 36,589 square feet. The board also two temporary cellular antenna poles East Broad Street to Fairview Cem- services only will be held at 10 a.m. at granted variances to the minimum on the south side of town. One condi- etery for the closing ceremony. the Cranford Community Center. 160-foot lot width called for in mu- tion of the approval was the submis- Music will be provided by the The Mountainside parade will be- nicipal ordinances, with the first lot sion of monthly reports updating the Westfield High School Marching gin with a veterans’ ceremony at having a width of 135.5 feet and the board on the process. Earlier this Band and the Westfield Community 11:30 a.m. with the parade to begin lot on which the new house will be month, the board gave similar ap- Band. immediately afterward at the Veter- built having a width of 137.5 feet. proval to T-Mobile. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Me- ans’ Memorial, located at Constitu- THEY’RE BAAAAACK...During Memorial Day weekend, the Fanwood Envi- Several other variances relating to morial Day weekend will begin with tion Plaza between the library and ronmental Commission will welcome back grazing goats to the Fanwood Nature street frontage and side-yard setbacks a patriotic concert by the Westfield fire house. Marchers will include Center to eat non-native, invasive plants. This is the second year goats will be used were also approved. Police DWI Checkpoint as an eco-friendly solution to weed management. Some of the center’s trails will Community Band this Sunday, May veterans, Scouts, fire and rescue be closed periodically, and visitors should stay on the outside of the two fences — Mr. Watson said at Monday’s meet- MOUNTAINSIDE — The 29, beginning at 6:30 p.m. It will squads, police, the Rotary Club, and the smaller inner fence is to keep the goats in the desired area and is mildly ing that the new home will have a Mountainside Police Department, take place at the Alan Augustine Vil- marching band. electrified. Visitors are asked not to walk their dogs through the center while the footprint of about 3,000 square feet in conjunction with the Union lage Green, adjacent to the Scotch Residents are encouraged to line goats are there. Visitors may observe the goats quietly but are asked not to try to and measure 50 feet wide by 60 feet County Police Department, will Plains Municipal Building at 430 Bridle Path, Wood Valley Road, be- pet or feed them. deep and include a two-car garage. conduct a DWI checkpoint this Fri- Park Avenue. tween Bridle Path and Central Av- He said that no sidewalks will be built day, May 27. This year’s parade theme is enue, near Deerfield School. PPPAAAGE INDEXINDEXGE as part of the subdivision since there The checkpoint will be located “America the Beautiful – Remember- Spectators are encouraged to Regional ...... 2-3, 19 Education ...... 9, 20 are none in the neighborhood. along Route 22 East, between the ing 240 years of Dedication and Sac- carpool and park at borough hall, the Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-18 Board members and the board’s hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Police rifice.” The parade will start Monday Mountainside Pool, Deerfield School Police ...... 20 Real Estate .... 11-22 own engineer and planner had few officers will check for impaired driv- at 10:45 a.m. at the Scotch Plains and Our Lady of Lourdes School. Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 19 questions during the 45-minute hear- ers as well as issuing summonses gazebo and proceed along Park Av- For more information, see more Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 21-22 ing. Paulette Coronato moved to ap- for other motor-vehicle violations. enue, move down Martine Avenue parade articles on page 6. WESTFIELD WEST Congratulations to the Anne Weber Sales Associate #1 Agent for April! Cell: 908-456-2500

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Collections would be done cling program, necessitated by the every other Thursday with all col- prospect of increasing taxpayer lections to be completed in one day costs of maintaining our 29-year- by a total of three trucks, each of old recycling center, whose revenue which is manned by three workers stream has been greatly diminished to ensure each bin is properly emp- in the past two years due to a de- tied and returned. cline in the market for recyclables. Residents may place all house- Given that New Jersey municipali- hold recyclables — bottles, glass, ties are mandated under law to pro- aluminum, cans, newspaper and vide a recycling program to their small amounts of cardboard — di- residents, the Mayor and Council rectly into the bin without pre-sort- began to look at all options for do- ing. This includes all household ing so as we move forward. Among plastics (not just no. 1 and no. 2), those options were keeping the re- junk mail, mixed paper and differ- LIFESAVER...Joan Lozowski, left, was selected by the Fanwood Rescue Squad A LEADER IN NANTUCKET…Jim Annese wakes up with a recent edition of The to be EMT of the Year at the annual Overlook Medical Center EMS Dinner held Westfield Leader on Nantucket Island off the coast of Massachusetts, preparing for cycling center as it is, curbside re- ent colored glass. The PMUA asks at Berkeley Plaza in Berkeley Heights. a season as a restaurant maitre d’ in the resort enclave. cycling or a combination of the two. that larger quantities of cardboard This process included a public and newspapers be bailed and left meeting in February that was at- at the curb next to the bin. A list of tended by scores of residents at what can and can’t be recycled will Garwood Council Okays Westfield Bd. of Education which all views on recycling were be distributed. heard. We issued an open invitation Last week, Councilmen Jack CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 to our community to write letters Molenaar and Tom Kranz visited the $445K Ordinance For Roads ber Lindsey Zerafa expressed con- Resident and parent Amy Cook and emails to the Mayor and Coun- PMUA facility in Plainfield, where cern over goal number three, which spoke to the board about this issue. cil expressing their views. A num- the trucks originate, and the com- By BRIAN TRUSDELL the liens to four different entities. looks to foster a culture of health She currently has a student in second ber of citizens visited Borough Hall pany in New Brunswick which will Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The approval is the latest action in and wellness with a directive that grade. Concerns were raised for this to express opinions in person to actually do the sorting and packing GARWOOD – The borough coun- the possible redevelopment of the encourages resiliency, coping skills grade when it went from four classes administrative staff. The council has of the recyclables. We were ex- cil approved a $445,000 bond ordi- largely abandoned five-acre indus- and balance. to three, increasing class size from heard additional remarks and com- tremely impressed by the profession- nance for new street repairs Tuesday trial site that also includes the former Ms. Zerafa said balance was an 17 to 25 for Ms. Cook’s son. ments at open meetings from mem- alism of those at the PMUA, espe- night, the second meeting in a row it home of Petro Plastics between South important enough issue to be set Ms. Cook asserted, “The class- bers of the Recycling Association cially their new executive director, had authorized borrowing for road Avenue and the NJ Transit rail line apart as a separate goal. She ex- rooms are crowded; there’s not and other citizens. Finally, each of Daniel Mejias, who worked in the work. west of Center Street. pressed the need for there to be enough resources for each indi- us has been engaged in one-on-one solid waste industry before accept- Tuesday night’s ordinance covered Last month, the Garwood Planning more emphasis placed on balance vidual student,” and inquired about conversations with our constituents ing this position. The PMUA is com- $145,000 for the repaving of several Board approved a redevelopment plan in general. when the district would return to as we do our daily business in town. mitted to the success of the Fanwood blocks of Center Street and $300,000 for the site and forwarded its recom- Ms. Zerafa told the board, “There having four second-grade classes. At this point, the Mayor and Coun- program. They have already driven for the resurfacing of Hickory Av- mendation to the council. The plan, is no balance in Westfield. What the Superintendent Dolan made clear cil have heard basically every argu- through the town twice to get the lay enue, from East Street to Lexington devised in coordination with Russo – kids expect of themselves, what par- that she plans the number of classes ment for every option. of the land and get the number of Avenue, and West Street, from Spruce which purchased the Petro property ents expect of their kids, what teach- according to the number of regis- At this time, we feel that curbside homes that will be serviced. Fan- Avenue to Beach Avenue. in 2015 and has reached an agree- ers expect of the kids, none of it trants. collection of household recyclables wood would be the first municipality The measure passed 5-1 with the ment to buy the Casale property – looks like balance…from sports to “District policy says the desired serves the greatest number of people other than Plainfield they would ser- only no vote coming from Council- envisions a four-story, 315-unit apart- arts to academics.” range is 18 to 25 students” per class, in our town in the most efficient vice for residential recycling. woman Ileen Cuccaro, who voiced ment complex with ground floor re- Superintendent Dolan entertained and “Wilson is just below that” this way. Our number one priority is Councilmen Molenaar and Kranz disapproval over the fact that money tail space. ideas about how to change the word- year for its first-grade classes. following the law. As a town that specifically wanted to see where for the Center Street project had to be The council also accepted more ing of the bullets to reflect on this However, the superintendent em- prides itself on its Sustainable Jer- the recyclables go after they are borrowed – since it wasn’t included than $10,000 in a state “Clean Com- issue but no definite solution was phasized that the matter is being sey certification and history of collected and asked questions about in this year’s budget – in order to munities Grant,” which had to be reached. looked at, and if need be, another “green” behaviors, it is only logical the downsides of single-stream re- receive the other half of the funding approved since it was not included in She described this particular goal, class will be created, but that she “is that curbside recycling be imple- cycling. Our tour of the recycling as part of a matching grant from Union the budget adopted last month. and the entire draft of the plan, as a not quite ready” to do that at this mented since every expert we have facility itself, Colgate Paper Stock County. Council President Lou Petruzzelli “framework” for what they will do point. spoken to on the subject agrees that of New Brunswick, revealed the “Leave it with us, the heck with the noted that installation has been com- in the future. Board President The board made special mention more material will be collected and entire process from the arrival of grants,” Ms. Cuccaro said after the pleted of the residential permit park- Gretchan Ohlig made clear these of deceased Westfield High School thus the benefit to our environment the trucks carrying the recyclables relatively brief 62-minute semi- ing signs as part of last fall’s ordi- issues would go unresolved for the special-education teacher Charles will be enhanced. to the final products in bales ready monthly meeting of council. “I have a nance by the council that expanded moment, as “we’re not going to vote Ropars, Jr., a man who dedicated 36 Pending an ongoing review by to be shipped for sale. At each step real problem with them giving us restrictions to 10 additional streets. on this tonight.” years to the district. A moment of our attorneys, we plan to move for- of the way, there are dozens of money they already took from us.” The announcement was significant Another topic of concern at the silence was observed in his honor. ward on a shared services agree- people doing hand sorting of the She suggested an annual allocation since Police Chief Bruce Underhill meeting was class size for the in- Described by Michael Weissman, ment with the Plainfield Municipal materials to remove non- from the county based on an average had said his department would begin coming first grade at Wilson El- assistant superintendent of pupil Utilities Authority (PMUA) to col- recyclables. Those items are baled doled out on a five-year average, “so enforcing the ordinance once the in- ementary School. personnel services, as a teacher who lect Fanwood’s recyclables, house separately for transport to incinera- we can pay cash for capital projects.” stallation was complete. Currently there are three planned “handled the students as individu- to house, twice a month, beginning tors or landfills. We were convinced During council debate, fellow Re- The ordinance restricts parking on classes, as opposed to four, which als,” Mr. Ropars was instrumental sometime after Labor Day 2016. that every effort is made to separate publican and Ms. Cuccaro’s running the designated streets between 10 a.m. would increase the number of stu- in developing the Bridge program Here are some of the major points as many of these non-recyclables as mate in last year’s election, Joe Sarno, and 2 p.m. on weekdays to residents dents in each of the three first-grade for students at Westfield High of our plan: possible so that the final recyclables said he had no problem with the match- that obtain vehicle decals from the classes. School. The PMUA will supply a 96-gal- are as clean as possible. Bales of ing portion of the grant. He said he town. plastics, metal and paper, are understood the county’s objective, The council heard from a Myrtle stacked and prepared for shipment, but only said he wished state authori- Avenue resident who complained that  mostly to China and India. Glass is ties would require municipalities to a neighbor had obtained a handi- ground into two sizes and also sold. spend more than the current 5 percent capped parking space in front of her  Larger plastics, numbers 3 to 10, on a down payment before bonding home when she already has a drive- dKd>>/Yhd/KE are also separated, some for sale, for such projects. way and garage. He voiced frustra-  the rest for incineration. The measure, authorizing a 10- tion that because of the driveway and Because it is a shared services year bond, followed the council’s garage, he was confused as to the hƉƚŽϴϬйŽĨĨ agreement, under the law competi- vote on May 10 to amend last fall’s reason for the handicapped restric- tive bids are not required. The cost $395,000 bond ordinance to account tion – which eliminates prime space  to the borough is still being final- for higher-than-expected costs for in a congested area and essentially  ized, but will be around $118,000 sidewalk repair in last year’s road give his neighbor – who lives alone – ϴϬй per year over three years. The first projects. a private parking space. year has already been figured into The borough routinely receives Mayor Charles Lombardo charged our municipal budget as we antici- grants from the state Department of Police Committee Chairman Joe pated this was a possibility, so it will Transportation (DOT) for roadwork, Sarno with investigating the situation not negatively impact the budget which are then completed in the fol- and the borough’s policies on grant- which this year actually reflects a lowing year. The Hickory and West ing handicapped street parking spaces. small tax decrease in the municipal Street projects, which will be par- He also asked Mr. Sarno to probe a dŽƚĂů ǀĞƌLJƚŚŝŶŐ portion. The borough will continue tially paid by DOT funds, were com- request by Ms. Cuccaro for the pos- to fund the Fanwood Recycling Cen- bined with the Center Street project sible installation of one or more stop ter to the extent necessary until the for the purpose of the bond, which signs on East Street as a way to slow curbside program begins, at which was approved earlier than normal traffic on the thoroughfare, which she time the borough’s lease with the since the county money must be spent said had no stop signs from South >ŝƋƵĚĂƚŝŽŶ DƵƐƚ'Ž non-profit, independent Recycling by the end of the year. Avenue to Unami Park. Association will be terminated. In other action, the council ap- Mr. Sarno, in his police report, Going forward, pending a final proved the cancellation of tax liens noted the department had begun its review of the proposed contract, on six parcels of land on South Av- participation in a nationwide “Click  KǀĞƌ the council is prepared to vote on enue owned by Casale Industries, now it or Ticket” seat belt campaign. On tĞĂƌĞůŝƋƵŝĚĂƚŝŶŐƚŚĞůĂƌŐĞƐƚƐĞůĞĐƚŝŽŶŽĨŚŝŐŚĞƐƚƋƵĂůŝƚLJEĞǁĂŶĚŶƚŝƋƵĞ,ĂŶĚ<ŶŽƚƚĞĚZƵŐƐŝŶƚŚĞĂƌĞĂ͕ implementation at our regular June that 490 South Ave. LLC – a subsid- Monday, the first day of the cam- ĨƌŽŵdƵƌŬĞLJ͕WĞƌƐŝĂ͕EĞƉĂů͕ZƵƐƐŝĂ͕WĂŬŝƐƚĂŶ͕/ŶĚŝĂ͕ĂŶĚŚŝŶĂ͕ǁŝƚŚƐŝnjĞƐĨƌŽŵϮĨƚdžϯĨƚ͘ƵƉƚŽWĂůĂĐĞ^ŝnjĞƐ͘ meeting. Following that will be a iary of Russo Development of paign, the police issued 62 summonses public education program over the Carlstadt, N.J. – had paid the private for a variety of offenses at a check-  summer months. The Fanwood Re- lien holders. The borough had sold point.   cycling Center will remain open for    business until the curbside program  is ready to go, which we estimate    will be sometime in the fall. We will maintain a dialogue with the Recycling Association about its possible role in the future. The

Mayor and Council are extremely  grateful to the Recycling Associa- tion, its employees and volunteers, KǁŶĞƌ͛ƐWƌŝǀĂƚĞŽůůĞĐƚŝŽŶŝƐǀĂŝůĂďůĞ͘ for their patience as we have delib- erated this issue. dƌĂĚŝƚŝŽŶĂůʹDŽĚĞƌŶʹdƌĂŶƐŝƚŝŽŶĂůͲdƌŝďĂů Mayor Colleen Mahr Fanwood Borough Council DŽĚĞƌŶƚŽŽůƐĂŶĚƐĐŝĞŶĐĞŚĂǀĞĚŽŶĞŶŽƚŚŝŶŐƚŽŝŵƉƌŽǀĞƚŚĞƋƵĂůŝƚLJĂŶĚďĞĂƵƚLJŽĨĂŚĂŶĚŵĂĚĞƌƵŐ͕

ũƵƐƚĂƐƉƌŝŶƚĞĚĐŽƉŝĞƐǁŝůůŶĞǀĞƌƌĞƉůĂĐĞƚŚĞďƌƵƐŚŽĨĂŐƌĞĂƚƉĂŝŶƚĞƌ͘ Frazee House CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 with the forthcoming matching grant application, means “we’re in a po- ϴϬйŽĨĨ hƉƚŽϴϬйŽĨĨ sition where we are ready to put a shovel to the ground,” Mr. dKd> dKd> Calamaras said. “We just need the money.” If the matching grant is >ŝƋƵŝĚĂƚŝŽŶ >ŝƋƵŝĚĂƚŝŽŶ received, he said, “we’re there” and ready to start actual construction. Several other Rotarians spoke last week about other fundraising ef- forts being planned, including a tour of historic homes in Scotch Plains next year and a new money-raising effort at crowdrise.org, where typ- ing “Aunt Betty” will bring donors to the fundraising page. The Frazee House will also be an active partici- pant in this October’s Four Centu- dĞdžƚŝůĞƌƚΘ&ůŽŽƌŝŶŐ͕ϮϮůŵ^ƚƌĞĞƚ͕tĞƐƚĨŝĞůĚ͕E:ϬϳϬϵϬ ries in a Weekend program spon- dĞů͗ϵϬϴʹϮϯϮʹϴϮϬϬ sored by Union County. Informa- tion about the restoration project as ŵĂŝů͗ƚĂĨůŽŽƌŝŶŐΛŽƵƚůŽŽŬ͘ĐŽŵ well as links to various fundraising Lauren S. Barr for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ^ƚŽƌĞ,ŽƵƌĞƐ͗ĂŝůLJϭϬͲϳΘ^ƵŶĚĂLJϭϭͲϱ sites are available at GIRL POWER...These girls enjoy the good weather by climbing to the top of the frazeehouse.org. spider web at Ponderosa Park in Scotch Plains. Do It Now! Subscribe Click Here

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One of the signs would require By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE could not comment on the hiring or Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a 61-foot brick wall with the Quick Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times firing of personnel, the board made CRANFORD — The final approval Chek letters and gas prices internally CRANFORD — It was standing- adjustments to the agenda to suit the of a proposed Quick Chek conve- lit up. room only in the Lincoln Elementary needs of the protesters and made clear nience store and gas station on North “This enormous pedestal sign is School Gymnasium Monday night as they were “here to listen.” Avenue was delayed due to issues just overbearing,” board member the board of education was forced to CHS Student Liason, Bart Lahiff, brought up by the Board of Adjust- Mary Ann Hay said. “It’s not like address protests related to the termi- who described himself as “an incensed ment Monday night. we’re on Route 22.” nation of Cranford High School young man who wants some answers,” Jorge Pastor’s application – which The project’s civil engineer, Derek (CHS) Principal Kathleen McCabe. helped organize the speakers who were has already been approved by the Jordan, defended the sign by saying The scheduled award ceremony hon- prepared to fight for Ms. McCabe. Union County Planning Board — calls that it is not too bright. oring the best in Cranford of student PTA President Elisabeth Lynch spoke for the store to be built at 370 North “It’s not gleaming. It does not shine performers and artists was met with on behalf of Ms. McCabe and credited Avenue – at the site of an unoccupied out on the road,” Mr. Jordan said. cheers and applause. However, the her with offering a line of “real time” industrial building. After some negotiation, Quick Chek meeting that ensued after the private information about what is happening at The property is adjacent to Garden representatives agreed to work with MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK...Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi, top executive board session had concluded CHS through her Twitter account. right, welcomes members of the Union County Municipal Clerks Association at State Parkway Exit 137 and sur- the board to find the best option for the County Clerk’s annual appreciation luncheon in honor of Municipal Clerks took on a different tone as questions This has generated conversations rounded by businesses such as Dunkin the lid-up sign. Week. This year’s luncheon was held at Liberty Hall Museum in Union. and concerns were raised in regards to between Ms. Lynch and her teenage Donuts, Dairy Queen and the area’s Board Secretary Jeffrey Pistol said the termination of Ms. McCabe. sons, a change from what she refered most recent development – the drive- he thinks the brick wall should have Ms. McCabe, who will lose her to previously as the “black hole” of thru only Starbucks. some false windows to make the Foreclosure Mediation Program position at the end of the school year, conversations. Although there were “This is a good application of some- business look more welcoming, simi- has been the principal of Cranford many students who spoke passion- thing that has long been awaited,” lar to some of Cranford’s other de- High School for the past two years. ately about Ms. McCabe, none had a said John McDonough, a licensed velopments including Bank of Approved by Assembly Panel The decision not to renew Ms. bigger impact on the crowd than a soft- professional planner for the appli- America, Walgreen’s and Dollar TRENTON – Legislation to codify complaint filing fee, along with all McCabe’s contract has been acknowl- spoken senior Brittany Hogan, who cant. General. the state’s Foreclosure Mediation fines imposed on lenders for non- edged in a joint statement released lost her mother to Breast Cancer on Mr. Pastor has proposed a 5,504- “That would, I think, make it look Program into law to help reduce the compliance with obligations of the earlier by both Ms. McCabe and the May 10. square-foot store with eight gas more inviting from the street,” Mr. number of foreclosures in the state mediation program under the bill. board as a “district decision.” Brittany told the board Ms. McCabe pumps, eight interior tables and Pistol said. and reinvigorate the housing market Foreclosure complaint filing fees have Described as “a fixture in the had a keen awareness of what she two exterior tables. The tables are Matthew Seckler, senior project was released Thursday by the Assem- recently increased from $200 to $250. Cranford community,” students credit would be missing in her senior year not for restaurant service, but so manager for Stonefield Engineering bly Housing and Community Devel- Instead of establishing those fees at Ms. McCabe with guiding them with a mom who was terminally ill and that customers can buy food items & Design, conducted a traffic study opment Committee. $250, the bill would allow the judi- through the tragic events surrounding recounted how Ms. McCabe allowed and not have to eat them in their on the proposal for Quick Chek and The bill, A-1029, would codify the cial branch to maintain the role of the death of Cranford High School her to receive her diploma early, so car. found that it wouldn’t increase traffic Foreclosure Mediation Program into determining foreclosure complaint student Michael Wielgus in 2013. pictures could be taken with her mom. Even though it is not a full-service much because about 90 percent of state law. The program was estab- filing fee levels, so long as $50 of Indeed, more than one student told “Ms. McCabe went out of her way restaurant, the applicant has added customers would be those who al- lished in 2009 by the New Jersey each fee is contributed to the fund. the board that Ms. McCabe, known for to give me these experiences with my enough parking spaces for a restau- ready pass the location on a daily Judiciary in response to an increase in The bill would authorize eligible her ability to connect with her students, mom,” she told the board. Brittany’s rant to the proposal to be safe – 43 basis. In addition, the company does residential foreclosures. New Jersey homeowners to submit a mediation could be found every morning at 7:15 comments were met with a tearful regular spaces and three oversized not permit tractor trailers to enter had the highest rate of foreclosures in request, thereby initiating the process a.m., greeting each student personally standing ovation. spaces. their parking lots. the nation in 2015. of scheduling a mediation session as they entered the building. While extoling the virtues of Ms. In addition, Mr. Pastor plans to hire However, the biggest traffic is- The bill would require that, at the with their lender. “Over 600 students” have signed an McCabe, Valedictorian Hale Jaeger 35 to 45 employees, who will mostly sue is whether or not the New Jer- time the homeowner-borrower re- online petition started by senior Bart referred to her as “A champion of the be Cranford residents, as they are a sey Department of Transportation ceives a notice of intention to fore- Gun Awareness Event Lahiff, requesting Ms. McCabe not be students” and recalled his own per- locally-based business, originating in will approve a left arrow so that close, a homeowner-borrower must FANWOOD — Fanwood Mayor terminated. Protesters voiced concern sonal experience in his dealings with Dunellen and operating predomi- cars can turn into the parking lot receive written notice, available in Colleen Mahr and the Borough Coun- over the lack of “transparency” in the the woman he calls “MY principal,” nantly in New Jersey. during times of heavy traffic vol- both English and Spanish, of the op- cil have proclaimed Thursday, June 2 termination and the large turnover in who he credits with helping him find The plan for this location is an umes. Mr. Seckler said a decision tion to participate in the Foreclosure as National Gun Violence Awareness the position of the CHS principal his voice. example of Quick Chek’s modern on the left arrow might take six to Mediation Program. Upon the filing Day in the borough. The petition states “[Ms. McCabe] In discussing the search for a new business model, the company’s real 12 months. of a mortgage foreclosure complaint Moms Demand Action Union serves as an inspiration to every stu- superintendent, Mr. Petschow told The estate manager Robert Vallario said. The Quick Chek’s application will against an eligible property, the ho- County will hold a Wear Orange event dent and every faculty member who Leader/Times the board was "taking The company’s Garwood location resume at the board’s Monday, July meowner-borrower must again re- at 7 p.m. on the Fanwood Borough has had the pleasure of working un- proposals from different search firms" does not have a gas station because 11 meeting. ceive written notice of the option to Hall lawn at 75 North Martine Av- der her diligent and brilliant leader- to look for a new superintendent. The it is one of their old fashioned loca- participate in the Foreclosure Media- enue. Special guests will include ship.” Speakers encouraged Interim board has never used a search firm be- tions, from the days when the com- tion Program. Union County Prosecutor Grace Park Superintendent Marilyn Birnbaum fore, and wants to find out how much pany was strictly a convenience See it all on the Web! The program would be a non-laps- and Rev. Dr. Tracy Sprowls of the and the board to revisit their decision search firms would cost. The board store. ing fund within the general fund. The First Unitarian Society of Plainfield. to terminate Ms. McCabe. may go back to searching on their own. The proposal calls for three Quick www.goleader.com fund would be comprised of receipts In case of rain, the event will be held While Board President Kurt There will be an update on the search Chek signs that are an issue for the equaling $50 from every foreclosure at Forest Road Park Building. Petschow Jr. made clear the board process at the board’s next meeting.

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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The ScotScotThe ch Plains–Fanwoodanwoodanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — TTTimes Since 1959 DD Legal Newspaper for the County of Union, New Jersey Westfielders Should Be Aware of DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Diction Deception Members of: Scam Regarding Calls from ‘IRS’ New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Below are four arcane words, each Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association I am notifying the Westfield Police There is no action that they could with four definitions – only one is cor- and the Westfield Leader that there is recommend to me when I asked how rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey an IRS scam in the works in our area. to report this so that someone can sharp enough to discern this deception of P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West We received a voicemail today from investigate who is perpetrating this diction? Westfield, N.J. 07091 a woman telling us that the IRS is crime. I researched online and dis- If you can guess one correctly – good filing losses against us. We were urged covered that the way to report the 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 to call (586) 588-1460 to address the scam is to contact the treasury inspec- you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at matter. I did a reverse number lookup tor general for tax administration at P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 free time! and confirmed that this is indeed a www.tigta.gov. All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. scam. I don’t think the IRS ever calls The upper right side of this website come from the board game Diction Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman people; official communication has a red button you can click for Deception. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER should be via mail. I reported this “IRS Impersonation Scam Report- Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo scam to the Westfield Police and they ing.” 1. Maricolous – Marine or sea-dwell- COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION mentioned that they are receiving a I believe The Leader has made our ing number of calls about this. I worry town aware of scams like this in the 2. Sobriquet – A nickname Lauren S. Barr Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly 3. Saleratus – Baking soda EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS that some people may fall for the past, and I hope you will be able to scam since it sounds so official and alert people again before any of our 4. Impinguation – A flattened state or menacing. neighbors are taken advantage of by condition SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe Please note that the Westfield Po- this scam. NAIAD One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 lice are not directing citizens to con- 1. A water nymph or woman swimmer Jennifer Shurman 2. A thorny plant; Christ’s-thorn tact a New Jersey or federal bureau to Westfield report the IRS impersonation scam. 3. A dwarf 4. The inner part of a temple Memorial Day Commemorates TINEA Gumbert Baseball Field Foul Balls 1. Brushwood and thorns for making and reparing hedges 2. Ringworm; a skin disease caused by Military Lives and Sacrifice Create a Safety Problem a fungus Our country will come together once again this Park Avenue. The concert will feature the Westfield Dear Mayor Skibitsky: attached photos. 3. A lime tree Monday, May 30, in solemn remembrance of those Community Band, along with the reading of letters I write to call your attention to a I understand that our property man- 4. A persistent ringing sound in the serious safety problem at the baseball ager has written to the recreation com- inner ear among the United States’ armed forces who, for to loved ones written by military service members. ICHTHYOLITE more than two centuries, have made the ultimate More than any historic texts could impart, such field on the east side of Chestnut mission, but no response so far. I am Street. As the season progresses, bat- enclosing a copy of the bill for replac- 1. A footprint sacrifice on behalf of their fellow citizens and na- personal correspondences enable listeners to share 2. The impression of a fish in a rock ting practice increases. However, the ing my window for reimbursement, 3. An infection causing pernicious clot- tions abroad. the courage and emotions felt by those facing the walkway bordering the field is unpro- together with a plea for the prompt These fallen defenders of freedom will be hon- ferocity and uncertainty of war, perhaps wondering ting of blood tected by the current batting cages installation of additional screening to 4. An extinct genus of birds with sock- ored with wreath-laying ceremonies and parades, if they would ever see home again. and foul balls escape the field with eliminate the hazard before anyone is eted teeth and biconcave vertebrae tributes spoken and sung, and other commemora- We encourage residents of all our local commu- regularity. injured. Your personal attention will PHILIATER tive events. Clergy members of all faiths will offer nities to attend these observances paying tribute to There is a real risk that people may be greatly appreciated. 1. An amateur medical student 2. A soldier, especially an infantry man spiritual reflections. Flags and other patriotic sym- the men and women whose patriotism, service and be struck. Additionally, windows have Robert Helander been broken, including my office on 3. A stamp collector bols will adorn homes, businesses, public build- sacrifice have, since out nation’s founding, im- Garwood 4. A self-absorbed person ings and cemeteries. pacted the course of history on a global scale. All of April 27 around 6:30 p.m. – see the Memorial Day ceremonies and parades are planned us owe them a debt of gratitude that can never be Letters to Monday in Westfield, Scotch Plains and Fanwood, truly measured. We also urge families to bring their Rep. Lance Should Try Improving Mountainside, Cranford, Clark and Summit. In children to these events, which offer not just his- the Editor Garwood, services will be held at noon at the Knights tory lessons but an opportunity for youngsters to ObamaCare, Not End It of Columbus hall, located at 37 South Avenue. A get an up-close look at some real-life heroes in their We have noted in the recent for health insurance coverage. Under I Hope Vets Will special nod goes out to the Township of Clark as well midst, including veterans, police officers, Westfield Leader (May 19) that Rep. Obamacare, millions of poor people for its recent dedication of a monument to American firefighters and other emergency responders. Lance has continued his efforts to end have been added to Medicaid in the Vote for Lance women who valiantly served their country in the This year we are particularly reminded of the vital Obamacare. Rep. Lance has consis- states that have accepted this pro- Leonard Lance is a man of integrity tently spoken out that Obamacare gram enhancement. and has always worked hard to not armed forces, yet have not always been given the role of our military, as we prepare to observe the needs to be eliminated in spite of the In summary, Obamacare has pro- only support those currently serving same recognition as men. Clark UNICO and Ameri- 240th anniversary of our nation’s independence, the fact that Obamacare has become a vided health care insurance benefits our armed forces, but also when our can Legion Post 328 sponsored the monument. 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and very successful program that has pro- and health care insurance enhance- veterans come home. Leonard has Additionally, the fifth annual Fanwood-Scotch the 15th anniversary of 9/11. We also are reminded vided health insurance for millions of ments to millions of low and middle backed COLA increases for our vet- Plains Memorial Day Concert will take place this that Memorial Day does not just memorialize casu- people in our country that were unin- income Americans. Rep. Lance has erans, held town halls and jobs fairs Sunday, May 29, beginning at 6:30 p.m. It will be alties of conflicts long past, but those who continue sured before Obamacare and has im- fought Obamacare and has repeat- for veterans, and proudly writes let- held at Alan Augustine Village Green, adjacent to to be lost in current battles against those who seek proved health insurance in multiple edly voted to end Obamacare. We ask ters of support for all his constituents the Scotch Plains Municipal Building, located at 430 power through tyranny, terror and oppression. ways. Rep. Lance why he is trying to end a applying to service academies. Under Obamacare, health insurance program that has been beneficial to Leonard has stood side by side must be available to young adults many of his constituents? Why does with me at Boy Scout Courts of Honor, Why Is Fanwood Terminating under their parent’s plan up to age 26. Rep. Lance favor taking health insur- recognizing their commitments to Under Obamacare, health insurance ance away from many low and middle their communities and America. In can no longer place annual or lifetime income persons in this country? We my experience, Leonard listens to cost limits on your plan. Under call upon Rep. Lance to stop trying to what we have to say. If all these didn’t Contract With Recycling Assoc.? Obamacare, health insurance compa- end Obamacare; if he really wants to stand out to my fellow veterans and nies can no longer drop your cover- help people in this country, he should their families, remember that Mr. Last Monday, the Fanwood Borough Council an- items not accepted in the curbside program? Why age because you got sick. Under be trying to improve Obamacare. Lance has three flags outside his of- nounced it has opted to contract with the Plainfield not keep the recycling center open while also imple- Obamacare, health insurance compa- fice — the American flag, the New Municipal Utilities Authority (PMUA) to handle the menting a curbside program? Walter Korfmacher nies can no longer exclude preexist- Madeleine Korfmacher Jersey flag, and the POW/MIA flag. borough’s recycling business, thus ending a 30-year The borough has said in addition to limited hours ing conditions when you are applying Westfield I’m proud to call Leonard a friend relationship with the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Recy- of operation for the recycling center, Fanwood was and he has my vote and whole-heart- cling Association (FSPRA), which runs the Fanwood subsidizing the association. The amount the FSPRA Folks Born And Raised Here Can ened support on Tuesday, June 7. I Recycling Center. The decision has left a bitter taste asked for in 2016 was $75,000. The recycling asso- hope veterans and servicemen and in the mouths of many long-time association volun- ciation has blamed the higher subsidy on a decline in No Longer Afford To Live In Town women will join me in voting for Leonard Lance. teers who have worked so hard to provide this prices for recyclable commodities. Won’t the PMUA I am very surprised The Westfield Some explanation by town officials valuable service to borough residents. have the same recyclables market as the recycling Leader hasn’t reported on, or at least would certainly be helpful. Jay Boxwell Jr The recycling association was not even notified of association? The deal with PMUA is $118,000 per editorialized on the housing phenom- I recently checked a real estate Commander, Cranford Post 335 the council’s decision until the Sunday prior to the year for three years, significantly more than it cost to enon going on in Westfield over the website and found over 40 homes for NJ State VFW POW/MIA Chairman May 16 council meeting. Also, the borough’s con- subsidize the FSPRA. past several years. I refer of course to sale in Westfield over $1 million. Of In Support of SP servation center is located on the same property as Were there politics involved in signing a deal with the exorbitant number of residential these, more than half were new con- the recycling center, but no borough staff have been the PMUA? Will all residents be able to push the 96- tear-downs being replaced by mil- struction. I understand that Westfield Responsible Borrowing assigned to maintain this property, according to the gallon trash cans that will be mandated under the lion-dollar plus McMansions. now exceeds Summit in total prop- As a longtime resident and tax- I have no idea of the exact number, erty value for the first time. Where is payer of Scotch Plains, I want to recycling association. FSPRA volunteers say they PMUA agreement? but it has to be in the several dozens the town headed? What will Westfield congratulate Mayor Glover and the have been doing this task on their own. Also, what will be the hours for the recycling at least. It seems that just about every demographics look like in 20 or even Township Council for taking fiscally Also, what will be the future of the recycling pickups? Will these be done after 7 a.m. or will street you drive down, there is new 10 years? In many cases, folks who responsible steps to invest in our center property? Will the county buy it for a dollar residents be woken up by the noise of the trucks and construction going on. The first issue were born and raised here can no community’s public safety and infra- like they did with the Clark Reservoir? Will condos banging of the canisters hitting the ground after they that comes to my mind is, what is the longer afford to live in town. The structure through the recent passage be built there? are emptied into the trucks? town doing with all this added rev- middle class is slowly being driven of a capital bond program. For far too Fanwoodians seem to want a curbside program as In our view, this agreement was advanced too fast enue? The increase in tax revenue per out. long prior administrations neglected opposed to the recycling center, which, quite frankly, and without public input. The community — espe- knock-down has to be in the $15,000 As one reader lamented in your our basic needs: modern firefighting did not have the volunteers to maintain regular hours cially the FSPRA leadership — need time to review range. Add to that the increase in May 12th edition, “In the end, I am a and police equipment, road repairs for people to drop off recyclables. But will Fanwood this agreement and provide input on the future of permit and inspection fees. Then realist and I know there is nothing I and maintenance, our library and residents have to go to the PMUA facility to drop off recycling in Fanwood. multiply by the number of new homes can do.” I feel the same. parks, as well as our historic struc- and you get some idea of what I am Bruce Long tures. talking about. Yet my tax bill still Westfield Instead of investing wisely in basic goes up, up and up year after year. needs, these administrations repeat- edly made poor decisions that we SP-F Memorial Day Concert Is have had to live with and pay for now for many years. For those who are On Sunday Evening, May 29 quick to criticize this capital spend- ing plan, keep this in mind: a commu- For the first time since its incep- Donald E. Wussler of Scotch Plains, nity is like a home, and if you don’t tion, the annual Scotch Plains- a Korean War veteran and Purple keep up with ongoing maintenance Fanwood Memorial Day concert will Heart Recipient. and repairs, it will cost you a lot more take place in Scotch Plains this com- The program is sponsored by pri- in the long run. ing Sunday, May 29, at 6:30 p.m. at vate donations from local businesses Alan Augustine Park, adjacent to and individuals, and will feature 15 Ray Szpond Township Hall. patriotic songs performed by the Scotch Plains On behalf of the Scotch Plains- Westfield Community Band. Fanwood Memorial Day Committee, Although the Memorial Day con- See more letters on page 5 I want to take this opportunity to cert is only in its fifth year, it has invite residents of both communities become an important venue where to join us in what has become a very we can gather as a community to pay moving part of our Memorial Day tribute to those who have sacrificed remembrances, and a wonderful pre- their lives to protect the ideals that lude to our annual Memorial Day have made our nation so great and Parade beginning at 10 a.m. on Mon- that we all cherish. So please join us day, May 30. in honoring and remembering our In accordance with the words of fallen heroes, and in keeping their Abraham Lincoln, who said, “Any spirit alive and burning brightly in nation that does not honor its heroes our hearts. will not long endure,” this year’s con- Kevin Glover cert will be held in loving memory of Mayor Scotch Plains

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[email protected], [email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 26, 2016 Page 5 Fanwood Curbside Recycling Borrowing Now Is a Good Investment Proposal Draws Questions For the Scotch Plains Future Letters to the Editor Last week’s council meeting and their ward thinking by doing it themselves The recently passed 2016 Scotch Our iconic historical structures – letter portrayed a done deal that leaves with unique, community support pro- Plains Capital Bond Program is an the Shady Rest Clubhouse and the out Fanwood’s gem recycling center or a grams. We have not followed other towns Investment in our Future. Last week Frazee House – will be restored and Construction Workers in Westfield: budget free custom curb operation. There with big companies taking over. Fanwood the Scotch Plains Township Council preserved. are questions of single streaming into has not followed curb recycling cleanups A Realist? More Like a Pessimist curb and maxing recycling at automated or the expediencies of bigger towns re- took a long-overdue step to begin With interest rates at historic lows, or semi plants with questions of integral sulting in monopolies with higher tax addressing our community’s basic there is no better time to finance these Mr. Gagliardi: Your letter (The wise quiet neighborhoods safe. These or supplemental hand operations being drains – almost without limits after they infrastructure needs through the pas- projects than right now. One of the Westfield Leader May 12) complain- gentlemen are making an honest liv- best possible. It appears, by using a single- are imbedded. sage of a capital bond program, which many reasons so many people admire ing about the construction in Westfield ing, working hard to support their stream plant, that Fanwood loses tonnage PMUA would be a better choice than as a member of the Council I am our community are our beautiful crossed the line when you insinuated families. dollars from state grants. bigger private companies, but have we proud to say I supported strongly. amenities and our first-rate munici- that the construction workers are po- As a Westfield resident and em- These issues are too important for quick explored PMUA giving custom curb ser- Prior to last week’s vote, many pal services. This capital plan is an tential thieves that are watching “just ployee of a reputable Westfield con- conclusions with missing information. vice? Can’t we trust people to contract for residents asked me why I was sup- investment in our community’s fu- when we leave for work and when we struction company, your comments Major changes would be difficult to re- recycling? Proper trashing can be en- porting this plan. I told them that for ture and will help ensure that Scotch verse. While shared services of PMUA forced by random inspections and stick- come home (wink, wink.)” offend not just me, but our entire staff trucks every other Thursday appears to ers, or possible summons, as was done in too long the township had neglected Plains remains one of the most desir- Just because the construction work- as well as every construction com- have some benefits, they are far from early years of recycling. Whoever wants its basic needs and, in some cases, the able communities in which to live and ers don’t look like typical Westfielders pany working in our community. public’s safety by kicking this can raise a family. ideal. Curbside service and contract for curbside should be able to get such like or have the same types of jobs, doesn’t Lillie Bryen recyclables, as PMUA advertises beyond presently with trash. Our recycle center down the road for future administra- John Del Sordi, Jr. mean they are bad people. In fact, Westfield residents in Plainfield, have their own can continue to blossom, if town gover- tions to reckon with ‘another day.’ Councilman Scotch Plains their presence actually keeps other- problems with pickups. Unfortunately, if nors support it. Dismayingly, the bor- Well, that day of reckoning has come curbside-led pickup was transferred to ough council say they represent the voice- and it is time to take action to begin our present Fanwood center or with the less who are too busy to recycle at the rebuilding our community’s infra- PMUA trucks planned, there may be dif- center. Our poll of support for the center structure. ficulty in processing the amount of bro- has run 3 to 1 curbside. It would have been much easier for ken and lesser controlled single-stream This quick letter can help speak for TRIAL LAWYERS pickup. The present Fanwood setup may hundreds if not thousands of Fanwoodians the Mayor and Council to stick their process it even less cleanly than the al- and was motivated by our Council mis- heads in the sand and make believe Est. 1984 ready dirty single-stream processing plant. leading the actives of the recycling center our basic needs were being addressed, Alas, our center then could not maximize and preparing a secreted and precipi- but it would have been wrong and a material and money locally. tously last week’s portrayal of a done disservice to our residents. Here’s Large recycling cans in Fanwood and deal. Citizens favoring the Fanwood Re- why: all that goes with them at every residence cycling Center want participatory and This plan will replace a 39-year- is anathema to residents who are proud of supportive government! old fire truck with modern fire-fight- having a clean town and being a leader in recycling assets. Fanwood has been for- Harry McNally ing equipment to protect our resi- Fanwood dents and firefighters. It will allow us to purchase three much-needed replacement police ve- The Price to Pay: Scotch Plains hicles and new public safety commu- nications equipment. Borrowed Money Must Be Paid Back The ineffective heating and air con- Now that the local Scotch Plains bud- head here in Scotch Plains.) ditioning systems in our library will get season has settled down (and the Another fact is that this year’s budget be replaced. Presidential primary races are pretty much reduces funding to the DPW department Much-needed road repairs and over, at least on the side of the coin that by more than 10 percent. Much of these maintenance will be undertaken. I’m on), but before we get too far into the cuts are because of reductions in staffing. local mayoral and council races, it seems We probably won’t hear too much about Upgrades will be made to our beau- to me that there are a few things that these cuts either since most of us remem- tiful parks and a new passive park Scotch Plains taxpayers ought to keep in ber the big snow storm we had this past will be created at the site of the former mind about this year’s municipal operat- winter. Maybe next winter we’ll be lucky Terry Lou Zoo. ing budget. and we won’t have to find out if these cuts The first thing one notices, of course, is will give us better snow removal. www.goleader.com/ that the amount raised by local taxation There was also a more than 7 percent subscribe Personal Injury & has dropped by $45,000 or so. That sounds cut in Parks and Recreation. good, but as one might expect there’s a On the bright side, our public library, price being paid for that decrease. (I which has thousands of visits from school won’t discuss here this year’s borrowing age children and seniors every month, budget approved by Mayor Glover and after having been cut by 5 percent last Auto Accidents his Democrat colleagues, which was quite year at the Mayor’s instigation, actually a bit larger than last year’s and which, like got a 0.86 percent increase this year! That all borrowed money, will have to be paid was only because state law required it, back by taxpayers.) but as a big fan of the library it’s good to While local taxes will drop by about see some of those egregious cuts restored. Call Jon Bramnick $1.30 a month for the average home, This year’s small tax reduction comes folks should know that the administrative with significantly more administrative and Certified Civil Trial Attorney expenses of town government will be management costs and cuts in important going up more than 35 percent next year. departments (as well as one-time account- Union County Freeholders That’s the cost of running town hall. ing changes, considerably more debt, Elizabeth, New Jersey That’s a lot for one year. I suspect we higher user/permit fees as well as less (908) 527-4200 won’t hear that mentioned all too often by cash reserves going forward). Keep that Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected] 908-322-7000 Mr. Glover, Ms. Bianca or Mr. Mirabella in mind in November. As for me, Al Bruce Bergen, chair as we move towards November. (I’m Smith for Mayor and Ted Spera for Coun- [email protected] Bramnick, Rodriquez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC tempted to say that Union County’s usual cil are the way to go in November. Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. method of bloated debt and administra- (908) 527-4419 Rich Fortunato [email protected] 1827 East Second Street, Scotch Plains • www.jonbramnick.com tive spending is starting to rear its ugly Scotch Plains

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WESTFIELD AREA Y À 220 Clark St., Westfield À 908-233-2700 À www.westfieldynj.org À like us at westfieldareay Strengthening the communities of Cranford, Garwood, Mountainside and Westfield since 1923. Financial assistance is available. Page 6 Thursday, May 26, 2016 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Memorial Day Parade to Be Scotch Plains-Fanwood To Held Monday In Westfield Honor U.S. War Casualties WESTFIELD — The annual from the bell tower at the First SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD a memorial service and presentation Westfield Memorial Day Parade is United Methodist Church, coordi- — The communities of Scotch of wreaths at the Fanwood Memorial scheduled for Monday, May 30. nated by Jack Panosh, Westfield Plains and Fanwood will pay trib- Library, located at 5 Forest Road. A Opening ceremonies will begin at Bell Master and town clock cura- ute during Memorial Day weekend memorial tribute and laying of wreaths 9 a.m. at the World War I Monu- tor. to American military personnel of will take place at 10 a.m. at the ga- ment Circle. Participants are re- During opening ceremonies at all wars who made the ultimate sac- zebo at Park Avenue and Front Street quested to be at the Lord & Taylor the monument, bathrooms will be rifice by giving their lives in service in downtown Scotch Plains. West parking lot by 8 a.m., where available at the First United Meth- to their country. The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Me- line of march positions will be as- odist Church. The fifth annual Memorial Day morial Day Parade will follow this signed. Grand Marshal Carlos Granados, Concert will be held this Sunday, ceremony. The theme for this year’s Opening ceremonies will feature with a contingent of veterans and May 29, beginning at 6:30 p.m. It will parade is “America the Beautiful – remarks by Allan Betau, current members of the New Jersey Na- take place at the Alan Augustine Vil- Remembering 240 years of Dedica- commander of Westfield Ameri- tional Guard, will lead the parade. lage Green, adjacent to the Scotch tion and Sacrifice.” The parade will can Legion Martin Wallberg Post The mayor and town council, Plains Municipal Building at 430 Park recognize the service, commitment No. 3, and Mayor Andrew Westfield Police and Fire Depart- Avenue. The Westfield Community and sacrifices of America’s armed Skibitsky. Bob D’Arecca, chaplain ment, Department of Public Works Band will play patriotic tunes and forces who have defended and con- for Post No. 3, will offer the open- and various youth and civic orga- traditional marches. Additionally, the tinue to protect their country. OUTDOOR ART...The Westfield Area Y’s full-day Kindergarten class at the ing prayer and benediction. nizations will participate as well. Bauer Branch in Westfield recently enjoyed a fun outdoor art lesson in which the program will include the reading of Starting at 10:45 a.m. at the gazebo Kerry Stubbs will sing his a After opening ceremonies the pa- children learned about Jackson Pollock, an influential American painter and letters written by members of the in downtown Scotch Plains, the pa- cappella rendition of “God Bless rade line of march will proceed from leading force behind the abstract expressionist movement. The results were an United States military to their loved rade will proceed along Park Avenue, America.” The Westfield High the monument north on East Broad array of colored paintings by the children. Registration is going on now for all ones back home. move down Martine Avenue into the School Band, headed by Chris Street to Fairview Cemetery, where Westfield Area Y Child Care Education programs for the 2016-2017 school year On Monday, May 30, Memorial center of Fanwood and end at Vitali, will play “The Star-Spangled the American Legion will conduct a and Summer Camp programs. For more information, visit westfieldynj.org. Day observances will begin with a LaGrande Park in Fanwood. Banner.” Mr. Betau will lead spec- closing ceremony. Soft drinks will memorial service at 8 a.m. at Ameri- All veterans are invited to partici- tators in singing along with the be provided for participants at the can Legion Post No. 209, located at pate in the parade. Transportation band. entrance to the cemetery. Cranford Announces Details 237 Park Avenue at Sunset Place in will be provided for those who prefer Ted Schlosberg, founder and ex- Music this year will be provided Scotch Plains. At 9 a.m., there will be not to march. ecutive director of the New Jersey by the Westfield High School Workshop for the Arts, and Dale Marching Band and the Westfield Of Memorial Day Parade Beyert will play “Echo Taps.” A Community Band. CRANFORD — The Cranford Accepted Masons, Azure Chapter junior at Westfield High School, The parade committee expressed Recreation and Parks Department No. 87 Order of the Eastern Star, Dale is active in the jazz band, appreciation to the management of will hold its annual Memorial Day Union Chapter DeMolay, Cranford wind ensemble, orchestra and Lord & Taylor for allowing use of Parade on Monday, May 30. The Republican Club, mayor and coun- marching band. Mr. Schlosberg has their parking lot during assembly lineup will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the cil of the Borough of Garwood, played “Taps” at the Westfield of marchers. Cranford Community Center, lo- Garwood Fire Department, Memorial Day Parade for more than After the parade there will be a cated at 220 Walnut Avenue, Garwood First Aid Squad, Sunny 56 years. barbecue at the American Legion Cranford. Marching will commence Acres Civic Group, Shining Stars, Wreaths sponsored by the Ameri- at the corner of Crossway Place at 9 a.m., ending with a traditional Cranford Elks No. 2006 Motorcycle can Legion, American Legion Aux- and North Avenue. The Legion is memorial ceremony at 10 a.m. at Club, Car Group and other vehicles, iliary, and the Sons of the Ameri- offering a one-year free member- Memorial Park on Springfield Av- Orange Avenue Band, Cranford can Legion will be placed. Wreaths ship to the organization for those enue between Riverside Drive and Community of Girl Scouts, Boy also will be placed by Diana who sign up at this picnic. Central Avenue. Scout Troop Nos. 75 and 80, Cub Kopolow for the Westfield Police In the event of poor or question- Joining the line of march will be Scout Packs No. 75, 103 and 175, Athletic League (PAL) and Jeff able weather on Monday, call (908) the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Cranford Lacrosse Club, Cranford Bryn on behalf of the Westfield 233-2767 for a recorded message. Color Guard, Grand Marshal John Baseball and Softball League, Booster Association. The Girl If the parade is cancelled a contin- Abdul, United States Army, VFW Cranford Soccer, and the Cranford Scouts also will present a wreath. gency plan for a ceremony will be Post No. 335, Military Order of the Hockey Club. There will be a series of bell tolls outlined in the recording. Purple Heart, Vietnam Veterans of The Cranford High School Mad- America No. 779, Cranford High rigal Ensemble and the Cranford School Band, Flag bearers carried High School Band will provide SP-F Service League Shop by Boy Scout Troop Nos. 75 and musical selections during the cer- 80, the mayor and township com- emony. COME VISIT...The front yard of a Birch Hill Road residence, one of six homes mittee, Cranford Police, Cranford In the event of inclement weather, included in the Saturday, June 11 Tour of Mountainside’s Gardens, is pictured. To Be Open on Saturday Fire Department, Cranford First Aid services only will be held at 10 a.m. The backyard of this home is themed as “Dinner from the Garden,” where the SCOTCH PLAINS — The 1974. Since its founding, the Squad, Cranford Council Knights at the Cranford Community Center. homeowner’s children often pick vegetables for dinner. Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service League has donated $1.1 million of Columbus, Union County Pipes A limited number of American stick League has announced that its thrift for local causes. Anyone interested and Drums Band, Military Trans- flags will be distributed to those shop will be open the Saturday of in learning more about the League port Association, Cranford Histori- along the parade route. For further ‘Dinner From the Garden’ Memorial Day weekend, May 28, or membership is invited to call cal Society, Hillside Avenue Band, information, call the Recreation and from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Located (908) 322-5420, visit the group’s Cranford Democratic Club, Azure- Parks Department at (908) 709- To Be Among Tour Themes at 1741 East Second Street, Scotch website at Masada Lodge No. 22 Free and 7283. Plains, the shop is ready to wel- scotchplainsthriftshop.weebly.com, MOUNTAINSIDE – “Dinner Restoration Committee for restora- come the unofficial start of sum- or speak to any volunteers at the from the Garden” will be the theme tion and maintenance of the historic mer with bathing suits and summer shop. Interested persons also are Veteran and Service Dog for a Birch Hill Road home’s gar- Deacon Andrew Hetfield and Levi wear for sale. encouraged to check out the den during the Tour of Cory houses, both located on Con- The shop also has items appro- League’s Facebook page, Mountainside’s Gardens, to be held stitution Plaza. The Mountainside priate for Father’s Day and gradu- “Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service To March in Local Parade on Saturday, June 11. A rain date of Restoration Committee, also known ation gift-giving. Formal wear for League,” and give a “Like.” CRANFORD — Among the par- a wounded veteran. Sunday, June 12, is planned. as the Mountainside Historical weddings and other June celebra- Thrift shop hours are Tuesday, ticipants in the Cranford Memorial This year Mr. O’Brien, a resident This home has been in the owner’s Committee, is a 501(c)(3) regis- tions is available as well. Custom- Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Day Parade this Monday, May 30, will of Winfield Park, received Shille- family for two generations of gar- tered not-for-profit committee of ers are invited to view the shop’s 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Saturday, be veteran Shaun O’Brien and his dog, lagh. Mr. O’Brien suffered traumatic deners. The current family keeps volunteers governed by the Bor- special bridal and formal wear win- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. New and gently- Shillelagh. The pair are part of Re- brain injury from a missile that hit the the grandparents’ garden trim and ough of Mountainside. For further dow and to ask about the purchase used donations are always welcome building Warriors, an organization that ground at his feet on the day before neat. They have added an array of information, call (908) 789-9420 of window items. during business hours. Free park- raises money to train service dogs that being sent home from Afghanistan. perennials and a prolific vegetable or go to mountainsidehistory.org. The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ser- ing is available on the street and in help returning veterans with missing During the aftermath of his injury, garden. A family room addition vice League is an all-volunteer, the rear of the building. Visitors limbs, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Mr. O’Brien twice attempted suicide. overlooks the garden. This garden- Seminar to Be Held non-profit organization that has are asked to enter the parking lot (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injuries He has a wife and a young child. Like ing family enjoys eating what they served local communities since via Willow Avenue. (TBI) in adapting to life back home. many returning soldiers with PTSD grow for their evening meals. For Job Seekers The group’s largest fundraiser is and TBI, he has had a difficult time In addition to the Birch Hill home SCOTCH PLAINS — Jewish held each year in New Jersey at The returning home and getting back into garden, the Mountainside Restora- Family Service (JFS) of Central Headliner, located in Neptune. In the a normal life. tion Committee has lined up five New Jersey, a non-sectarian health Looking for a home, or considering refinancing? first two years Rebuilding Warriors A soldier with PTSD and TBI com- other private home gardens. Each and social service agency, will host raised more than $80,000 in New mits suicide every 68 minutes. Dogs garden will feature unique themes a free job seeker seminar entitled Choosing a loan just got easier! Jersey alone. During that event the like Shillelagh help veterans such as designed to delight guests. The tour “Targeting Your Job Search” on organization awards a service dog to Mr. O’Brien to cope with everyday life. will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Thursday, June 2, from 10:30 a.m. Call me to find out how we can work together. a special Garden Tour lunch planned to noon. It will take place at Temple at the Publick House restaurant, Sholom, located at 1925 Lake Av- DUGHI, HEWIT & DOMALEWSKI which will open only for tour guests enue, Scotch Plains. from noon to 4 p.m. Participants Sheri Brown, JFS career spe- can start touring in the morning and cialist and career coach, will present Owen Brand Criminal Defense Matters lunch afterward, or lunch first and the seminar, during which she will Mortgage Loan Officer tour gardens in the afternoon in any focus on job-search skills and strat- State and Municipal Criminal Court order they wish. egies. Ms. Brown, who initiated Phone: 908.285.6292 Advance tickets for the Job Seeker Program at JFS in Email: [email protected] Motor Vehicle Tickets • DWI Mountainside’s Garden Tour are 2009, has worked with more than NMLS# 222999 $45 for the tour and lunch, or $30 600 clients in both individual and © 2016 Capital One. Capital One is a federally registered service mark. All rights reserved. Refinancing to pay off existing debt may extend for the tour only, and can be pur- group settings. the term of the debt, possibly resulting in higher overall costs when compared with your current situation. Products and services offered by Capital One, N.A., NMLS ID 453156, Equal Housing Lender. JB36436 01/16 chased online at She utilizes her knowledge of mountainsidehistory.org or at recruitment and human resources Christoffers Flowers & Gifts, lo- combined with her training skills cated at 860 Mountain Avenue, to help job seekers navigate the Mountainside. Limited tickets also current job market. Memorial Day Concert will be sold on the day of the tour at This event is free and open to each Garden Tour location, for $35 the community. Interested per- for the tour and $15 for lunch. sons are asked to respond to “A Tribute to Fallen Heroes” Proceeds from the tour and lunch [email protected] or to Call Brandon Minde, Former Prosecutor will be used by the Mountainside call (908) 352-8375. The Westfield Community Band Mention this ad for a complimentary conference The Family Law Department of Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski Presents 340 North Avenue, Cranford, NJ (908) 272-0200 • www.dughihewit.com Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. “25 Years Experience” Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer

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For “baby France from Egypt to Missouri” at Society, has presented various pro- $2,000 donation from funds that were bottle boomerangs,” empty baby the First Wednesday Luncheon of grams on history and world civiliza- raised through their St. Patrick’s Day bottles are distributed to church con- the Westfield Historical tion to the Historical So- Dance and March Madness pool. gregations, and just like a well-tossed Society. The luncheon ciety, as well as to Rotary Raphael’s Life House, founded by boomerang, they come back full of will take place at noon clubs, churches and sev- Cranford resident Edith Coogan and coins, currency and checks. on June 1 at the Echo eral other organizations former resident Mary Orrico, is Cov- On Wednesday night, June 15, Lake Country Club, lo- over the years. Most of enant House New Jersey’s Mother Covenant House New Jersey will host cated at 515 Springfield those programs were Child program, created to provide ser- its annual fundraiser to benefit all of Avenue, Westfield. broadcast on local chan- vices to homeless and pregnant young its outreach programs, including The history of King nel TV 36. women, enabling them to create and Raphael’s, with “Night of Broadway Louis IX of France in This presentation implement a plan for their future. Stars” at the New Jersey Performing the 13th century is very will be the 14th talk Mr. At this refurbished convent in Eliza- Arts Center in Newark. A spectacular intriguing, with his im- Mahmoud has given for beth, every mother has her own room show from Broadway’s biggest stars, prisonment in Egypt, his the Westfield Histori- and can stay for up to 18 months after cocktail reception, raffles and a des- death in Tunisia, his cal Society on a variety her child is born. Staff and volunteers sert reception are included in the ticket self-exile from France, Sam Mahmoud of subjects. Mr. provide classes to assist mothers with price. For more information, visit TEAMING UP FOR CAMP...Westfield Girl Scouts, pictured from left to right, and his immortalization Mahmoud has been a prenatal care, parenting skills, build- nightofbroadwaystarsnj.org. Elizabeth Bielen, Sophie Tananbaum and Caroline Bielen, are organizing “Bingo in Missouri in the United States. world traveler, lecturer and col- ing esteem, job seeking, educational The 13th annual Raphael’s Life for Bikes,” a benefit event set for Friday, June 3, that will fund the purchase of new The saga of the king, his chil- umnist. He has published numer- and vocational opportunities and other House Golf Outing and Barbeque bicycles and helmets for children attending Sister Pat’s Kids Camp, as well as bicycle safety instruction. The girls are working toward their Girl Scout Silver Award. dren and brothers during the Cru- ous columns and articles about critical life skills. Dinner will take place on Monday, sades was full of valor, surprises, history, politics and current events Founded in 1993, Raphael’s has October 3, at Colonia Country Club. disasters and adulation. Mr. and editorial letters in major state provided transitional housing for hun- For details, contact Ann Beams at Girl Scouts to Host Event Mahmoud’s presentation also will newspapers, including the Home dreds of young mothers and their [email protected]. reveal the condition and the politi- News Tribune, the Courier News babies. A variety of volunteer opportunities cal instability of the European and the Star-Ledger. He was rec- Recent fundraisers for Raphael’s are available at Raphael’s Life House. Benefiting Sr. Pat’s Camp countries and the intrigue and con- ognized by the Star-Ledger as be- also have included a “Mom’s Sleep To schedule a tour or to volunteer, call spiracies among the European sov- ing in the honor roll for writing. Out” on the streets of New York City Rose at (732) 575-0244 or e-mail WESTFIELD — Elizabeth and program for campers. ereigns at the time. All those planning to attend the and several “baby bottle boomer- [email protected] for Caroline Bielen and Sophie Over the past few months, the girls luncheon are asked to make a res- angs,” coordinated in various local information. Tananbaum of Westfield, seventh- have been planning and will host a Needle Nite Session ervation by calling Mary Orlando grade students at Edison Intermedi- Family Bingo Night, “Bingo for at (908) 233-2930 by noon on Mon- ate School, are working together on Bikes,” at Saint Helen’s Parish Center To Be Held June 3 day, May 30. The cost is $30 for Temple Plans Open House their Girl Scout Silver Award Project. gymnasium. It will take place on Fri- FANWOOD — The monthly Westfield Historical Society mem- The girls have known each other and day, June 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. All Needle Nite program at the bers and $35 for non-members. It been part of the Westfield Girl Scout proceeds will be used to purchase bi- Fanwood Presbyterian Church is includes a three-course meal, cof- For Prospective Members community for seven years. They are cycles and helmets. The bicycles will scheduled for Friday, June 3, at fee/tea and gratuity. members of Troop No. 40681. be presented to the campers at the 7:30 p.m., in Westminster Hall. At- For Echo Lake Country Club SCOTCH PLAINS — Congrega- compass the family in its curriculum. The Girl Scout Silver Award is the annual carnival in late July. The team tendees are asked to enter from dress code information, visit tion Beth Israel will hold an open house Congregation Beth Israel does not highest award a Cadette Girl Scout also will run a bicycle safety booth to Marian Avenue. echolakecc.org. Further informa- for prospective members on Sunday, require synagogue membership for can earn and gives participants the teach children how to properly ride the The quilters will work on this tion on Westfield Historical Soci- June 5, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. It children to attend its religious school opportunity to make an important dif- bicycles and use the helmets. year’s quilt pattern, called ety events is available at the will take place during the religious for programs through second grade. ference in their community. The event will feature a full evening “9Patchtastic.” Knitters and those organization’s website, school’s end-of-year celebration. Spon- However, families with children be- “All of us are very passionate about of bingo games with prizes donated who crochet will work on the westfieldhistoricalsociety.org. sored by the synagogue’s Men’s Club low third grade now have the option pediatric cancer and helping kids get by local community stores, restau- projects they make for charity. and free to the public, the party will of joining the synagogue at a reduced a full childhood experience,” said the rants and individuals. Anyone wish- All are welcome to come and see AARP Luncheon feature a barbecue, refreshments and rate and enjoying full benefits of syna- team. “For our Silver Award Project, ing to donate a prize, which can in- what is being done and to join the games for children of all ages. gogue membership, including High we have decided to help kids have a clude gift cards, toys/games or ser- group. Is Set For June 6 Prospective congregants will have Holiday tickets. Religious school for fun summer, out of the hospital, where vices, or who has questions about the If fabric, batting or yarn is needed, SCOTCH PLAINS — The the opportunity to tour the synagogue grades 3 to 7 meets two days per they can participate in many exciting event, is asked to contact Helen Bielen Needle Niters may e-mail their re- American Association of Retired and its religious school and to meet week, on Sundays and Wednesdays. activities and make friends.” at [email protected]. quests to [email protected]. Persons (AARP) Westfield Area Congregation Beth Israel’s leadership. Congregation Beth Israel is an egali- The team has partnered with Sister All are welcome to attend “Bingo for Donated materials used end up in Chapter 4137 will hold its year- Congregation Beth Israel has been tarian Conservative synagogue, serv- Pat’s Kids Camp, an outreach ministry Bikes.” Pre-registration is appreciated. many forms benefiting the charities end luncheon on Monday, June 6. recognized as an ABLE Awarded ing the religious, cultural, educational of Saint Helen’s Roman Catholic Registration forms can be dropped off that receive them. Needle Nite par- It will take place at the Scotch Congregation by the Jewish Federa- and social needs of congregants from Church in Westfield, that provides a at Saint Helen’s Parish Center, located ticipants then take their newly-learned Hills Country Club, located at tion of Greater MetroWest for its Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Westfield and week-long camping program for chil- at 1600 Rahway Avenue, Westfield. skills for use at home. Plainfield Avenue and Jerusalem commitment to inclusion and accom- surrounding towns. It has an active dren afflicted with cancer and other Both Family Registration and spon- For further information about Road, Scotch Plains. For complete modation for all its members. Its reli- Sisterhood, Men’s Club and youth related blood disorders. The camp is sorship forms can be downloaded at these projects or directions to the details, call Chris Weiss, chairper- gious school was one of the first three group, plus a wide array of programs, open to children ages 6 to 14, and is sainthelen.org/index.php/outreach/ Fanwood Presbyterian Church, call son, at (908) 322-6198. congregations in North America to be ranging from adult education courses completely free to all campers. sister-pats-cancer-camp. For more in- the office at (908) 889-8891, e-mail designated as a Framework for Ex- to social action opportunities. The goal of their project is to raise formation about Sister Pat’s Camp, [email protected] or check the cellence School by the United Syna- The temple is located at 18 Shalom funds to purchase bicycles and hel- visit sisterpatskidscamp.org/. website at fanwoodpc.org. www.goleader.com gogue of Conservative Judaism, edu- Way, Scotch Plains, at the corner of mets for youngsters attending Sister cating students from pre-school Martine Avenue. 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PUBLICATION Phyllis R. Dimond, 90, Had Been Dorothy M. Chesnok, 93, Nurse; Longtime Resident of Westfield – Obituaries – Was Active at St. Helen’s Church Phyllis R. Dimond passed away on Temple Emanu-El in Westfield, John F. Akerly, 85, of Westfield, Dorothy M. Chesnok (Norton), 93, Chesnok and his wife, Deborah; lov- Friday, May 13, 2016, in Bedford, where she was active in Hadassah, of Westfield passed away peacefully ing grandmother of Megan Chesnok N.H., at the age of 90 years old. She the United Jewish Appeal, and the Devoted to Family and Church on Saturday, May 21, 2016, sur- and sister of Robert Norton. She will is survived by two children, Howard Jewish Federation. Phyllis and rounded by her loving family. be deeply missed by many. and Patricia; a son-in-law, Richard; Howard were strong supporters of John F. Akerly, 85, of Westfield Trustee President. He enjoyed Bible Mrs. Chesnok was born and raised A Mass of Christian Burial was three grandchildren, Robert (and his underprivileged children in Israel. passed away on Thursday, May 19, study groups and volunteering at the in Elizabeth and resided in Westfield held on Tuesday, May 24, at St. wife, Michelle), Jennifer and Michael, In later years, she became a very 2016, at Overlook Medical Center in church’s Agape Soup Kitchen. He since 1960. She was a registered nurse Helen’s Church in Westfield. Burial and three great-grandchildren, successful realtor and won awards Summit, N.J. He was born was a member of SAR, at Union Hospital in Union and re- was at Saint Gertrude Cemetery in Madeline, Noah and Owen. Phyllis for her accomplishments. in Watseka, Ill., and grew the Echo Lake Country ceived her nursing degree at All Souls Colonia. was laid to rest in Beth Israel Cem- After leaving Westfield, N.J., up in Milford, Ill. He Club for 24 years, and au- Morristown in 1944. Dorothy was a In lieu of flowers, donations may etery in Woodbridge, N.J. Phyllis and Howard resided in moved to Westfield, N.J. dited classes at Princeton. member of the prayer chain of St. be made to Sister Pat’s Cancer Camp, Phyllis was born in Jersey City on Boynton Beach, Fla., near their son, 46 years ago. John’s greatest joys were Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in c/o St. Helen’s Church, 1600 Rahway January 12, 1926, to parents Lester and during the summer months in John graduated from being with his family and Westfield. Avenue, Westfield, N.J. 07090. and Rose Rice. She had a sister, Southbury, Conn., to be near their Illinois Wesleyan Uni- spending winter months in She was the beloved wife of the late Arrangements were by Dooley Adelle, and a brother, Howard. After daughter. At the end of her life, Phyllis versity, where he was a Naples, Fla., where he John F. Chesnok (2008); devoted Colonial Funeral Home in Westfield; skipping two grades in high school, resided in New Hampshire. member of Sigma Chi. loved golfing and the mother of Susan Chesnok, William dooleycolonialfuneralhome.com. Phyllis graduated Cedar Crest Col- Phyllis was a fierce competitor in He served in the Far East beach. He was an avid fan Chesnok and his wife, Kathleen, John May 26, 2016 lege in Allentown, Pa., majoring in every walk of life and she met with during the Korean War. of Duke Basketball and Home Economics. success in many areas. She won prizes Upon his return, he mar- never missed watching a She met her husband-to-be, Howard at her garden club, and played a mean ried his college sweet- game. Twenty-Seven Quick, Easy Fix-Ups To D. Dimond, on a blind date, and was game of tennis, golf and bowling. She heart, Audrey Dearinger. John F. 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CRANFORD — The Cranford to not set up a new account as their have to be experienced at art or writ- the Expressive Arts Institute at Salve- pot off the stove, make sure noth- The Scotch Plains Rescue Squad Pool and Fitness Center has an- identification will no longer be valid. ing to benefit from this workshop.” Regina University, where she re- ing is underfoot like pets, children is a volunteer organization of nounced that there are still open- Those who do not already have The second workshop, “It’s about ceived training as an Expressive Art or toys. neighbors helping neighbors. With ings for 2016 Summer Member- an account will, upon completing Education facilitator. According to WebMD, “Most over 90 volunteers, the squad an- ships. Registration for Cranford registration, receive an e-mail con- These programs are free and open burns that occur in children younger swers calls not only in Scotch residents and non-residents can be taining their login information. In- SHERIFF’S SALE to Westfield Memorial Library and than age 5 are scald burns from hot Plains but in surrounding towns as done online or in person at the dividuals are advised to keep this SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16001859 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY MURAL cardholders. MURAL liquids.” well when needed. Besides an- Fitness Center, located at 401 Cen- e-mail in a safe place in order to CHANCERY DIVISION cardholders belong to the 43 libraries Also, never leave candles unat- swering calls, squad ambulances tennial Avenue, Cranford. continue to enjoy the convenience UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-046608-14 that are part of the Middlesex Union tended, or better yet, buy LED are present at many special events In-person registration and picture of online registration. Plaintiff: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIA- TION Reciprocal Agreement Libraries. In- candles which now look almost like held in town, such as Scotch Plains identification hours are as follows: For more information, visit VS. terested persons are advised to visit the real thing. Do not smoke in Day, the Memorial Day Parade, Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4 cranford.com/pool or call the Pool Defendant: KATHY SANTOR Sale Date: 06/08/2016 the Westfield Memorial Library bed, and always have working high school football games and p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. Utility at (908) 709-7260. Writ of Execution: 01/22/2016 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution website, wmlnj.org, and click on the smoke detectors. the summer concerts on the Vil- to 8:30 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; to me directed I shall expose for sale by public “About Us” tab to see if their library When going out for long periods lage Green. The squad also is and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Library Slates Party ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- participates. Each workshop is lim- on a sunny day, always wear sun- available to provide demonstra- Online registration may be done beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ited to 15 people, so participants must screen. Not only will it protect us- tions for Boy Scout and Girl Scout 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For Sixth Graders ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash register. To do so, visit wmlnj.org and ers from painful sunburns, but it troops, clubs, and any other group Individuals are asked to create their or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred click on the Online Calendar, or call also will help prevent skin cancer. that may be interested in what the CommunityPass account by going to Plains Public Library invites all cur- Eighty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty and 54/100*** $282,960.54. (908) 789-4090, option 0. There are varying degrees of squad does. In addition, the squad https://register.communitypass.net/ rent sixth graders to a Welcome to The property to be sold is located in the Town- Westfield Memorial Library hours burns. First degree, like a sunburn, lends out wheelchairs, crutches, cranford. ship of Scotch Plains in the County of Union and the Adult Room Party on Tuesday, the State of New Jersey. are 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday generally get better on their own canes and other assorted medical If a person has already created an June 14, at 3:30 p.m. There is no Premises commonly known as: 2228 Eliza- beth Avenue. through Thursday; and 9:30 a.m. to 5 and do not need much interven- equipment free of charge. Indi- account with Community Pass/Rec- charge to attend. Block 9101, Lot 8. p.m., Friday and Saturday. The li- tion. Second degree burns are viduals are encouraged to reach reation Department, he or she may Dimensions of Lot (approximately): 60 feet x Guests will have an opportunity to 100 feet. brary is now closed on Sundays for deeper and more painful, and typi- out to the squad if there is some- use that login information. If unable meet the teen librarians, participate Nearest Cross Street: Second Street Subject to: 0.00 the summer. cally need medical care, especially thing the squad can do for them. to remember one’s user name and in a scavenger hunt that will help Total Upset: ***One Million Twenty-Seven For more information about library if they are on the face, hands, feet, The squad may be contacted at password, call registration for this Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen and 96/ them get to know the layout of the 100*** $1,027,319.96 together with lawful inter- programs and services, call (908) joints, groin or buttocks. Blisters [email protected] information. Individuals are advised adult room, and learn more about the est and costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- 789-4090, visit wmlnj.org and sign and swelling may occur. Third de- or (908) 322-2103 for non-emer- fun activities the library offers to tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and up for the monthly e-newsletter, “Li- gree burns, which are the deepest gencies. expenses, there remains any surplus money, the youth, including book clubs, gaming money will be deposited into the Superior Court brary Loop,” or stop by the library at and may involve muscle and bone, Reading is Good For You days and crafts. Attendees also will Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to 550 East Broad Street for a copy of are life-threatening and demand im- Contributing Author: Susan be able to enjoy a snack and hear Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature its award-winning, quarterly news- mediate action. Call 9-1-1, and, if Baldani, a member of the Scotch and extent of that person’s claim and asking for about the summer reading events the an order directing payment of the surplus money. letter, “Take Note.” possible, get the person to a safe Plains Rescue Squad. library has planned. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if area. Check for breathing and a Interested persons are encouraged any. pulse and begin CPR if necessary. to register by calling (908) 322-5007, There is a full legal description on file in the SHERIFF’S SALE See it all on the Web! Union County Sheriff’s Office. extension no. 204, e-mailing The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16001798 SHERIFF’S SALE sale for any length of time without further adver- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY www.goleader.com [email protected] or through the tisement. CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16001836 Joseph Cryan UNION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY library’s website, scotlib.org. Sheriff DOCKET NO. F-44695-09 CHANCERY DIVISION The Scotch Plains Public Library Attorney: Plaintiff: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. UNION COUNTY MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C. VS. DOCKET NO. F-30503-09 SHERIFF’S SALE is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one 216 HADDON AVENUE Defendant: CARLOS GUZMAN, ILIANA Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COM- SUITE 201 GUZMAN, NATIONAL CITY BANK, AMERICAN PANY AMERICAS, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESI- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16002020 goleader.com/subscribe block from Park Avenue, in the center WESTMONT, NEW JERSEY 08108 EXPRESS CENTURION BANK, SOVEREIGN DENTIAL ACCREDIT LOANS, INC., MORT- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY of the township. (856) 858-7080 BANK GAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CHANCERY DIVISION 4 T - 05/12, 05/19, 05/26 Sale Date: 06/01/2016 CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-QA11 UNION COUNTY & 06/02/16 Fee: $159.12 Writ of Execution: 09/25/2015 VS. DOCKET NO. F-017138-15 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Defendant: ROBERT L. GUDE, MORTGAGE Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE to me directed I shall expose for sale by public ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, VS. SHERIFF’S SALE vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- INC. AS A NOMINEE FOR HOMECOMINGS Defendant: JOHN P. MURPHY; MRS. JOHN SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16001817 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16001988 ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- FINANCIAL, LLC (F/K/A HOMECOMINGS FI- P. MURPHY, HIS WIFE; KRISTIE M. MURPHY; SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16001767 beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock NANCIAL NETWORK, INC.) ITS SUCCESSORS MR, MURPHY, HUSBAND OF KRISTIE M. CHANCERY DIVISION CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- AND ASSIGNS MURPHY UNION COUNTY UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Sale Date: 06/08/2016 Sale Date: 06/15/2016 DOCKET NO. F-34979-14 DOCKET NO. F-682-15 UNION COUNTY or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Writ of Execution: 02/02/2016 Writ of Execution: 01/11/2016 Plaintiff:US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff: BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC DOCKET NO. F-044637-14 The judgment amount is: ***Seven Hundred By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution AS TRUSTEE FOR CMALT REMIC SERIES VS. Plaintiff: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Sixty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Three and to me directed I shall expose for sale by public to me directed I shall expose for sale by public 2007-A6-REMIC PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI- Defendant: ANTHONY PARDO; MRS, VS. 72/100*** $768,503.72. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- CATES SERIES 2007-A6 PARDO, WIFE OF ANTHONY PARDO; THE Defendant: ROBERT DECRISTOFORO, The property to be sold is located in: The ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- VS. STATE OF NEW JERSEY LASCHELL DECRISTOFORO, El AL Borough of MOUNTAINSIDE, County of Union, beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Defendant: JACK A. CAMPBELL; TERRI J. Sale Date: 06/15/2016 Sale Date: 06/01/2016 State of New Jersey. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- CAMPBELL, HUSBAND AND WIFE Writ of Execution: 12/30/2015 Writ of Execution: 02/01/2016 Commonly known as: 299 SUMMIT ROAD, ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Sale Date: 06/01/2016 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Writ of Execution: 12/21/2015 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Tax Lot No.: 7 in Block: 5.Q The judgment amount is: ***One Million One The judgment amount is: ***Seventy-Seven By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 186 x 80 x Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Three and 67/ Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Eight and 44/ to me directed I shall expose for sale by public ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- 188 x 80 100*** $1,001,983.67. 100*** $77,728.44. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Nearest Cross Street: Maple Court Property to be sold is located in the TOWN of Property to be sold is located in the BOR- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- WESTFIELD, County of UNION, State of New OUGH of GARWOOD, County of UNION, State beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash nicipal or tax liens that may be due. Jersey. of New Jersey. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Subject to Tax and prior lien info: At the time of Premises commonly known as: 1051 Premises commonly known as: 240 FOURTH ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred publication taxes/sewer/water information was WYCHWOOD ROAD, WESTFIELD, NEW AVENUE, GARWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07027- or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Eight Thousand Thirty-Five and 08/ 100*** Forty Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty and 87/ not available. You must check with the tax collec- JWESEY 07090-2356. 1115. The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred $408,035.08. 100*** $440,820.87. tor for exact amounts due. BEING KNOWN as LOT 6, BLOCK 1405 on BEING KNOWN as LOT 17 FKA 13, BLOCK Eighty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Eighty- The property to be sold is located in the TOWN- The property to be sold is located in the munici- Subject to Prior Mortgages and Judgments (if the official Tax Map of the TOWN of WESTFIELD. 201 FKA 49 on the official Tax Map of the Six and 08/100*** $583,586.08. SHIP of SCOTCH PLAINS, County of UNION pality of MOUNTAINSIDE in the County of UNION any): The plaintiff has obtained a letter of indem- Dimensions: 125.00 feet X 110.00 feet X 12500 BOROUGH of GARWOOD. The property to be sold is located in the TOWN and State of New Jersey. and State of New Jersey. nification which will insure the successful bidder feet X 110.00 feet. Dimensions: 150.00 Feet X 40.55 Feet X of WESTFIELD, County of UNION and State of Commonly known as: 505 JERUSALEM Commonly known as 561 WOODLAND AV- at sale in respect to: Nearest Cross Street: Rodman Road. 123.45 Feet X 60.00 Feet. New Jersey. ROAD, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY 07076. ENUE, MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092- J-028816-1990 in the amount of $175.00 Total Upset: ***One Million Twenty-Seven Nearest Cross Street: Oak Street. Commonly known as: 315 HYSLIP AVENUE, Tax Lot No. 25 in Block No. 4501. 0000 DJ-358961-1997 in the amount of $4,658.26 Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen and 96/ Total Upset: ***Eighty-One Thousand One WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090. Dimension of Lot Approximately: 66 X 330. Tax LOT 12, BLOCK 21 CR-000500-2003 in the amount of $2000.00 100*** $1,027,319.96 together with lawful inter- Hundred Eighteen and 57/100*** $81,118.57 Tax Lot No. 32 in Block No. 2904 Nearest Cross Street: ROSE STREET Dimensions of Lot: 000.188 AC Total Upset: ***Eight Hundred Five Thousand est and costs. together with lawful interest and costs. Dimension of Lot Approximately: 51 X 165. BEGINNING at a point found at the intersec- Nearest Cross Street: MOUNTAIN AVENUE Thirty-Five and 62/100*** $805,035.62 together Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Nearest Cross Street: DORIAN ROAD tion of a common line between Block 4501 Lots Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Fifty-Three with lawful interest and costs. other charges, and any such taxes, charges, other charges, and any such taxes, charges, BEGINNING at an iron pipe found in the North- 25 and 26 with the northeasterly right-of-way line Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Eight and 94/ Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- liens, insurance premiums or other advances liens, insurance premiums or other advances easterly sideline of Hyslip Avenue (66’ ROW), of Jerusalem Road (49.5 foot right-of way per 100*** $453,678.94 together with lawful interest tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested said point being distant 236.80 feet Northwest- Tax Map) said point and costs. expenses, there remains any surplus money, the parties are to conduct and rely upon their own parties are to conduct and rely upon their own erly, along the same, from its intersection with PRIOR LIENS /ENCUMBRANCES Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or money will be deposited into the Superior Court independent investigation to ascertain whether independent investigation to ascertain whether the Northwesterly sideline of Dorian Road (60’ 2014 3RD PARTY UTILITY LIEN SOLD 10/ other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or not any outstanding interest remain of record or not any outstanding interest remain of record ROW); from thence running 20/15 liens, insurance premiums or other advances or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to and/or have priority over the lien being fore- and/or have priority over the lien being fore- PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES CERT# 1541: $ 156.95. made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. 2016 TAXES OPEN: $3,192.28 2016 QTR 1 TAXES OPEN: $2,262.88. parties are to conduct and rely upon their own and extent of that person’s claim and asking for If the sale is set aside for any reason, the If the sale is set aside for any reason, the SEWER OPEN + PENALTY: $340.00 TOTAL AS OF February 12, 2016: $2,419.83 independent investigation to ascertain whether an order directing payment of the surplus money. Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a TOTAL AS OF February 10, 2016: $3,532.28 Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Twenty-Six or not any outstanding interest remain of record The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Thousand Two Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Six and 57/ and/or have priority over the lien being fore- will have information regarding the surplus, if have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, Hundred Fifteen and 69/100*** $600,215.69 to- 100*** $426,676.57 together with lawful interest closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. any. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. gether with lawful interest and costs. and costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- “The Fair Housing Act prohibits ”any prefer- 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 ence, limitation, or discrimination because of 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 race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial sta- 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 tus, or national origin, or intention to make such 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, preference, limitation or discrimination” in con- 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 nection with any aspect or a residential real 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 estate transaction, KML Law Group, P.C. en- 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 courages and supports the equal housing 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. practives of the Fair Housing Act in the conduct 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 of its business.” 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 There is a full legal description on file in the 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. Union County Sheriff’s Office. any. any. any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this 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. sale for any length of time without further adver- 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 tisement. 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- Joseph Cryan 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. Sheriff tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. Joseph Cryan Attorney: Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Sheriff KML LAW GROUP, P.C. Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Attorney: 216 HADDON AVENUE Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: RAS CITRON LAW OFFICES STE. 406 PHELAN HALLINAN, DIAMOND & JONES, PC PHELAN HALLINAN, DIAMOND & JONES, PC FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC 130 CLINTON ROAD WESTMONT, NEW JERSEY 08108 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD 7 CENTURY DRIVE 7 CENTURY DRIVE SUITE 202 (215) 627-1322 SUITE 100 SUITE 100 SUITE 201 SUITE 201 FAIRFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07004 (609) 250-0700 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 (973) 575-0707 FILE NUMBER: 127182/NJ18879FC (856) 813-5500 (856) 813-5500 (973) 538-4700 (973) 538-4700 4 T - 05/05, 05/12, 05/19 4 T - 05/05, 05/12, 05/19 4 T - 05/12, 05/19, 05/26 4 T - 05/19, 05/26, 06/02 4 T - 05/05, 05/12, 05/19 4 T - 05/19, 05/26, 06/02 & 05/26/16 Fee: $177.48 & 05/26/16 Fee: $218.28 & 06/02/16 Fee: $212.16 & 06/09/16 Fee: $197.88 & 05/26/16 Fee: $181.56 & 06/09/16 Fee: $181.56 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 26, 2016 Page 9 6th Grade Eggert, Jessica; Elkin, Joseph; Fiore, Distinguished Honor Roll Isabella; Giamella, Nicholas; Giuffi, Woman’s Club of Westfield Acevedo, Kaitlyn Adkins, Aliyah; Kayla; Glastal, Thomas; Grill, Emily; Baldwin, Joseph; Baylock, Thomas; Honor Roll Gubernat, Christina; Gumpel, Ryan; Berry, Joseph; Bhattacharjee, Moumit; Gundra, Akhil; Hahn, Jake; Hall, Sa- Awards 2016 Scholarships Bhattacharjee, Mourik; Brown, vannah; Hobbs, Olivia; Horn, Sarah; Stephanie; Cabrera, Camila; Chesky, Park Middle School - 3rd Marking Period Howard, Patrick; Isolda, Kyle; Jacob, WESTFIELD – The Woman’s Club Scholar. At school he is President of Kelly; Chrisostomides, Zoe; Cohen, Brigit; Januszanis, icholas; Johns, of Westfield bestowed 12, $5,000 Operation Smile, co founder of the Benjamin; Cukrow, Isabella; Dasi, Emelyne; Jones, Cheyenne; Kahora, one-time scholarships to twelve very Math Club, a school swimmer and Lila; DeFrancesco, Ashley; Marisa; Smith, Alexander; Solimeno, Brendan, Ong; Kaitlyn, Otero; Kayla, Malcolm; Khan, Gabrielle; Kother, deserving Westfield High School played clarinet with the Wood En- DeGaetano, Jake; Delaney, Eve; Dely, Nicholas; Sponheimer, Max; Sta Rosa, Paprocki; Ethan, Pawelec; Roman, Miriam; LaFerrera, Nicholas; (WHS) seniors recently at a general semble. Jesse is a dedicated, hard work- Raymonson; DeProspero, Brenna; Russ-Emmanuel; Stagaard, Zachary; Perrelli; Ryan, Price; Dean, Rash; Lamberta, Ryan; Lancaster, Ashleigh; meeting of WCW held at the Ma- ing young man headed to Notre Dame. DeVizio, Julia; DiLollo, Francesca; Stellakis, John; Tannenbaum, Jason; Kaitlyn, Reilly; Brian, Roessle; Lay, Erin; Ley, Elizabeth; Lomonte, sonic Lodge in Westfield. These in- Olivia Loggia is the daughter of DiLollo, Isabella; Dimon, Lily; Tsin, Morgan; Tsvayberg, Aaron; Amanda, Rossi; Emma, Route; Dillon, Antonio; Lytch, Joy; Madraswalla, cluded one Antique Department Wendy and Christopher Loggia. She Dobies, Robert; Downey, Terence; Turner, Nicholas; Van Pelt, Chad; Ryan; Gianna, Salgado; Anthony, Aleezah; Magallanes, Raion; Maloney, Scholarship and eleven general schol- is a member of The National Society, Dwyer, Riley; Edelman, Lindsay; Vangeli, John; Vu, Johnathan; Watt, Samaniego; William, Schetelich; Paul, Aidan; Maloney, James; Mari, Caden; arships. The Spanish National Society and is Fazio, Alexa; Fleischer, Olivia; Richard; Weir, Tyrell; Zhurbinsky, Schiumo; Simone, Schomberg; Kyle, McArdle, Christopher; McCormack, All the members of the WCW con- an AP Scholar. Olivia has been the Friedson, Joshua; Friscia, Emily; David Sellinger; Mateusz, Sierant; Olivia, Ian; Mebes, Robert; Minor, Kimora; gratulate these winning students along Feature’s Editor of WHS’ Hi’s Eye, Garrett, Charles; Gaulin, Katelyn; 7th Grade Sorge; Sydney, Sprechman; Madison- Mukherjee, Sandeep; Murphy, Owen; with their parents and wish the stu- earned her Girl Scout Silver Award Gomillion, Evan; Granville, Thomas; Distinguished Honor Roll Anne, StaRosa; Nicholas, Susino; Jus- Murphy, Shane; Narayan, Aadith; Nitti, dents many accomplishments in their and played clarinet in WHS Symphonic Green, Natalie; Hahn, Lauren; Harmer, Kristen, Adams; Adam, Ali; Mia, tin, Tran; Jamie, Valian; Abraham, Kayla; Novello, Cassidy; O’Connor, college days and much success in Band. She will attend Bucknell Zachary; Hayeck, Emily; Herb, Gisele; Aponte; Zachary, Billotto; Abigail, Valverde; Thomas, Vera; Alexa, John; Pankiewitz, Alyssa; Perez, their future careers. Univesity to major in English. Howell, Chloe; Huefner, Benjamin; Binaday; Brandon, Bowles; Benjamin, Vierschilling; David, Wernsing; Kaci, Katelyn; Pershay-Spearman, Philleshia; The first scholarship is The An- Amalia Montes is the daughter of Jackson, Julia; Jackson, Quinn; Brenner; Lauren, Brenner; Marissa, White; Morgan, Whitney; Jonathan, Pham, Christina; Polak, Erin; Ponterio, tiques Department award bestowed Mary Doherty and Hector Montes and Jacobsen, Ava; Jiras, Benjamin; Burton; Gabriel, Carrascoso; Luke, Wiener; Taylor, Winslow; Zackery, Grace; Ramalho, Christian; Ricketts, in the name of devoted, former mem- is the captain of the school’s basket- Johnson, Nina; Kachroo, Sherin; Checchio; Emma, Chichester; Kaelie, Wong; Aidan, Young Dana; Ritter, Patrick; Robertiello, ber, Ruth L. Quadenfield. The winner ball team. She is an optimistic student Kahora, Maeve; Kastanos, Francesca; Chung; Haley, Cino; Abigail, Conklin; 8th Grade Olivia; Robertson, William; Robinson, this year is Bryanna Reinhard, daugh- who has always strived to improve Kaulfers, Megan; Kekelis, Zoe; John Michael, Cristobal; Vincent, Distinguished Honor Roll Cassie; Rodrigues, Felipe; Rodriguez, ter of Mary Campion and Dr. Ricky herself on and off the court. Amalia is Kennedy, Grace; Kladova, Alyona; Cucci; Diego, Da Motta; Rhythm, Alber, Nicholas; Aloe, Gabrielle; Olivia; Rogers, Sean; Route, Lucas; Rheinhardt. Bryanna is a member of a Peer Minister, Youth Leader, soccer Klein, Taylor; Koehler, Ryan; Desai; Amit, Deshpande; Jonathan, Blanco, Julianna; Blechinger-Slocum, Ruzina, Irina; Samms, Noah; the National Honor Society, first chair player and child sits for a family of six Kulkarni, Richa; Lee, Erica; Lee, Ri- Dionisio; David, Farin; Alexander, Jaedan; Brozak, Nicole; Carver, Sum- Samuelian, Carolina; Samuelian, violinist in the Westfield School children. She will take her drive with chard; Lopez, Rica Briana; Lubalin, Fazzino; Lenore, Ferguson; Daniel, mer; Casimiro, Sofia; Chan, Alexa; Samantha; Saunders, Frederick; Chamber Orchestra plus captain and her to Rutgers University to major in Jackson; Martucci, Marlaina; Mavilla, Ferrone; Owen, Ferrone; Dennis, Chouinard, Katherine; Ciarrocca, Schmidt, Laura; Schulman, David; goalie for the girl’s school hockey English. Gianna; McCreesh, Connor; McEvoy, Gannon; Elisa, Herstatt; Seth, Jahnke; Ryan; DeFrancesco, Nicole; Seidenberg, Aaron; Skolar, Matthew; team. Bryanna has volunteered at Hopper Murray is the son of Kristi Madalyn; Mohabir, Kaitlyn; Monga, Sean, Kennedy; Hannah, Kriney; Sean, Domiciano, Julianna; Fanning, Sean; Spellman, Carly; Stepan, Giana; Children’s Hospital and Imagine. She and James Murray. He is a member of Nirayka; Navarro, Jazlyn; Normant, Lage; Rebecca, Lancaster; Maura, Genty, Michaela; Germinder, Abigail; Stratton, Gabrielle; Striegel, Mia; will attend the University of Califor- the National Honor Society, The Christian; Novello, Alessia; Novello, Leahy; Cynthia, Liang; Jolie, Lubalin; Gomillion, Jada; Granville, Emily; Tamburri, Elora; Thumann, Emma; nia with plans to major in Bio-Chem- French Honor Society, Class Presi- Sophia; Ong, Olivia; Pollack, Char- William, Mauer; Natalie, Mikula; Hastrup, Emma; Hendre, Himanee; Tsvayberg, Ethan; Webb, Kaylah; istry. dent and Cum Laude scorer on the lotte; Powell, Erika; Reilly, Conor; Brendan, Mullany; Sabrina, Ngu; Kenny, Nicole; Kieltyka, Lauren; White, Grace; Wiggins, Kaelah; Billy Cook is the son of Carol and National Latin Exam. Hooper is also Riedell, Jackson; Robinson, Kayleigh; Jayden, Nyamiaka; Max, Perone; Lancaster, Hannah; Lancaster, Jessica; Wustefeld, Harrison; Yang, Chloe; William Cook. He played WHS la- founder of Gifts for Gold, is a commu- Rosen, Julia; Saccento, Emilia; Savoca, Emma, Philip; Cory, Phillips; Faith, Laumbach, Michael; Li, Joseph; Yang, Keri; Yip, Samantha; Yu, Julia crosse and soccer. Billy worked with nity service volunteer and plays Thomas; Schunke, Jake; Seidenberg, Price; Hana, Ramjohn; David, Riedell; Macchini, Valeria; Marquardt, Kyle; the Fish hospitality program assisting centerfield plus pitches on the school’s Benjamin; Sharma, Nayana; Sherman, Hadley, Rose; Chloe, Rousseau; O’Brien, Emma; Quinones, Esteban; homeless families housed in local baseball team. He plans to attend The Amelia; Skirde, Benedetto; Skolar, Nicolas, Ruggiero; Jessica, Schramm; Rata, Sarah; Ravishankar, Aryan; Dean's List Told at churches. Billy is an academically University of Michigan to study Busi- Natalie; Sokolsky, Joshua; Szczuka, Alessandra, Serio; Daniel, Sicinski; Richardson, Isabella; Rosahl, Melissa; dedicated student with his school work ness. Anna; Trenery, Aidan; Trivisonno, Ja- Margaret, Smith; Sukriti, Srinivasa; Ross, Alexia; Sheehy, Megan; Lafayette College and his positive attitude will be a real Julia Myers is the daughter of Nancy son; Walsh, Emily; Warbeck, Alyssa; Nicholas, Tittanegro; Benjamin, Stagaard, Skylar; Sutterlin, Maya; Toll, EASTON, Penn. – The following asset for him in his future days at and Daniel Myers. She is a member Whitefield, Stella; Wilson, Dorothy; Tucker; Andrew, Villardi; Cadence, Madison; Zambrio, Olivia Lafayette College students were Perdue University majoring in Phys- and tutor of The National Honor Soci- Wojcik, Kerrin; Wyrwa, Emily; Yang, Weiss; Hayden, Widder; Quinn, 8th Grade named to the Dean's List for out- ics. ety. Julia has been a top student and Emily; Zhang, Anthony; Zikas, Williamson; Justin, Zimmerman Honor Roll standing academic achievement dur- Jessica Doyle is the daughter of run three seasons of track. She has Katarina 7th Grade Abdelmalak, Sandra; Ackerman, ing the fall 2015 semester. Each stu- Linda and Michael Doyle. She is a volunteered at a homeless shelter, been 6th Grade Honor Roll Katina; Aliane, Amira; Anthony, Tay- dent achieved at least a 3.60 semester member of The National Honor Soci- a transition leader and worked sum- Honor Roll Grace, Abdy; Elizabeth, Acevedo; lor; Bamrick, Marissa; Besante, grade point average on a 4.0 scale. ety and has been president of The mers as a lifeguard. Julia will attend Alber, Robert; Alhamrawy, Ramy; Thomas, Agueros; Chloe, Alce; Kyra, Michael; Bottomly, Jacob; Boylan, Alexandra Bord of Scotch Plains, Rotary Interact Club, The Informant the University of Rochester with plans Au, Ryan; Barattucci, Rachel; Barth, Antonello; Maya, Ardila; Kotey, Ashie; Alexandra; Brown, Morgan; Buison, Bianca Buecklers of Westfield, Olivia News Network and The French Club. to major in Business. James; Bender, Matthew; Berry, Ava; Kayla, Avila; Lydia, Baik; Anjila, Francis Gabriel; Bull-Kuc, Tamar; Dembiec of Westfield, Morgan Miller Jessica is a creative and motivated Amelia Ritter is the daughter of Birnbaum, Aiden; Blackwell, Jordynn; Banks; Lindsey, Bartley; Adelina, Bunin, Charles; Cardarelli, Remy; of Cranford, Christopher Romano of young woman who plans to attend Joelene and Joseph Rtter. She has Briel, Benjamin; Burdett, Britney; Berisha; Ethan, Berkman; Hunter, Carter, Catherine; Cerini, Lea; Westfield, Michael Rosenheck of Franklin and Marshall College to ma- earned the esteemed Silver and Bronze Carter, Bridget; Casimiro, Ciro; Birch; Dylan, Bordman; Joshua, Ciccarino, Julie; Clausen, Garret; Scotch Plains, Emma Sherry of jor in Bio- Psychology. Girl Scout Awards, been part of WHS Chaillet Grande, Ryan; Citarella, Bordman; Erika, Bretz; Nicole, Britt; Clement, Jordan; Coahuilas, Fanwood and Mia Spitz of Westfield. While at WHS, Nicholas Kay dedi- Theater/ Drama productions creating Hannah; Culjak, Luka; Cunningham, Sydney, Byers; Olivia, Calcaterra; Guadalupe; Cruz, Sabrina; Lafayette is a top liberal arts col- cated many hard hours to the wrestling sets for musicals and plays. Amelia Kaelin; Dickstein, Jonathan; Anthony, Cammarano; Hunter, Danielovich, Devon; Dencker, Rob- lege with 2,450 students and 215 full- team. He has been a tutor, teaching a has been active as a performer at Folio Donaldson, Dylan; Dougherty, Mor- Cardenas; Christopher, Ciccarello; ert; Denning, Juliana; DiFrancesco, time faculty that offers a wide variety student how to study and approach all Coffeehouse and worked at Learning gan; Earp, Abigail; Ferguson, Liam; Devin, Cooke; Eric, Cunningham; Michael; Downey, Christopher; of undergraduate degree programs subjects. and has an innate ability to Express. She will attend The Univer- Fezza, Jeffrey; Goff, Alicia; Green, Meredith, Czurlanis; Joseph, Decker; Downey, Kayleigh; Dwyer, Colin; including engineering. get along with others both inside and sity of Delaware majoring in Visual David; Hagopian, Michael; Hayeck, Shannon, Downey; Matthew, Drubulis; outside of the classroom. Nick’s talent Communications. Michael; Hochman, Katherine; Ryan, Duthie; Christian, Estevez; and desire to succeed will serve him Drew Russo is the son of Christine Hoffman, Connor; Ioannidis, Stefanos; Melissa, Falk; Mary, Fazzino; Besnik, Pingry School Inducts well as he continues his studies at and Vincent Russo. He is a member of Jablonski, Connor; Joe, Madeline; Ferizi; Olivia, Fiore; Claire, Fisher; Montclair State College. the National Honor Society, sang with Jones, Briajohnae; Karyczak, Jacob, Fleischer; Olivia, Fletcher; Jesse Liu is the son of Tianying Jian Sharps and Flats and has had two Brendan; Kaushik, Yatharth; Kelly, Monica, Forman; Joseph, Gale; Seniors into Cum Laude Soc. and Ping Liu. He is a member of the pieces of artwork displayed in the dis- Cecelia; Koch , Robert; Koseoglu, Joshua, Garcia; Jade, Glassman; Chloe, National Honor Society and an AP trict wide art show. Drew is a Commu- Ethan; Lowell, Melanie; Mawby, Hahn; Paul, Harris; Ava, Hausle; Ryen, BASKING RIDGE – The Pingry M. Terens of Scotch Plains. nity Service Volunteer, Agility Station Zachary; May, Wilbur; McAlindin, Hoover; Lauren, Iarussi; Ian, Joshua; School inducted 13 members of the Pingry students must meet each of Dean's List Announced Leader and worked at a basketball Marin; Monaco, Joseph; Moniz, Chris- Ibraheem, Khan; Shruti, Khandelwal; Class of 2016 into The Cum Laude the following criteria to be consid- clinic for autistic children. Drew is a topher; Nelson, Kenneth; Nitro, Paul, Koizumi; Shelby, Kumpf; Society on April 27. Established in ered for election: maintain at least an At Washington and Lee serious student, a trait that will lead to Therese; Nitti, Emma; Okorie, Nkem; Sophia, Lama; Elisa, Laurenzano; Jo- 1906 as the secondary school equiva- A- grade point average, achieve LEXINGTON, Virg. – The follow- success at Rochester Institute of Tech- Parvin, Elizabeth; Pham, Sara; Rehrer, seph, Linder; Dallas, Lorenzetti; Alexa, lent of Phi Beta Kappa, the country’s honor roll status throughout their ing area students earned dean's list nology to study Engineering. Grace; Ricci, Thomas; Richter, Mach; Lucas, Mackey; Amanda, oldest collegiate honor society, The years in the Upper School, be in status for the recently ended winter Michael Vricella-Stokes is the son Maggie; Riefler, Gianna; Robertson, Mayer; Lauren, McGovern; Kali, Cum Laude Society honors academic good academic standing, and carry a 2016 term at Washington and Lee of Josephine Vricella-Stokes and Dou- Aidan; Rose, Tucker; Ross, Kaylee; McKinney; Jordan, McQuoid; Jason, excellence and superior scholarship full college preparatory course load. University. glas Stokes. He is a member of the Ruane, Samantha; Seith, Andrew; Mongiovi; Hadley, Moran; Jack, Mo- among its 382 member schools. Upper School teachers advocate for Daniel Pesinof Scotch Plains, a National Honor Society, earned the Sharma, Aditya; Silva, Dante; Singh, rel; Sabrina, Negley; Holly, Nelson; Membership in this prestigious aca- eligible students. Faculty and stu- member of the class of 2016; Krysta well respected and highest Boy Scout demic organization is limited to 20 dent members of the Pingry chapter Huberof Westfield, a member of the Eagle Award and was awarded the percent of the Senior class, with half of The Cum Laude Society review class of 2016; and Liam McElhenyof Eagle Scout-Scholar-Athlete award. elected as juniors and half elected as those nominations and vote for new Westfield, a member of the class of Michael is a pole vault stand- out at seniors. members. To be elected, nominees 2017. WHS and a member of its Track & Inductees include Benjamin T. must receive at least 50 percent of Dean's list status at Washington Field, Indoor and Cross Country Track Shepard of Westfield and Caroline the votes. and Lee represents a term grade-point teams. He will bring his abilities to average of at least 3.4 on a 4.00 scale. Denver University. Holy Trinity Chess Team Takes Home Trophies Westfield Pediatric

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By DAVID B. CORBIN leave Westfield with a 10-1 drudging Luethold and James Bohlinger rose Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times in the first round of the North Jersey to the occasion offensively and re- Little time was wasted in finding Group 4 Tournament. The 9-8 Blue ceived plenty of help from the wol- out who was the boss when the 10- Devils scored two goals within the verine in the pit, senior Jack Cash, seeded Montclair Mounties came to first minute and one-half and main- who dominated the face-offs and Gary Kehler Stadium on May 18 to tained that consistent pressure on the scooped eight ground balls, and se- face the seventh-seeded Westfield 5-13 Mounties’ defense throughout nior wing man Owen Colwell, who High School Blue Devils boys la- the game. scooped eight ground balls, along with crosse team on “Senior Day” only to Senior Co-Captains Brandon CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times STICKING CLOSELY TOGETHER...Blue Devil Mia Melao, center, followed by Raider Mary Catherine Stovall and Blue Devil Julia Myers stick very close during the second lap of the 1600. Melao took third, Myers was fourth, Stovall took eighth. SPF’s WEBER WINS JAVELIN, SCHAEFFER 2ND IN 800 Lady Vikings Set Meet Record At UCT Track Championship More photos – goleader.com By DAVID B. CORBIN ished with a team total 167 points, 32 On Day 1, McLaughlin posted an Ballyhoo Sports Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times points better than their record of 135 MR and national-best time of 56.99 “Shattered” would be the term to set last year. in the 400 hurdles. Raiders Wilda describe what the No. 1 ranked Union The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raid- Francois at 1:10.06 and Emily Gonyou Catholic High School Viking girls did ers finished a very distant second at at 1:10.07 finished 11-12 and Cougar at the Union County Tournament track 44 points, followed by AL Johnson at Charlotte Van Why crossed 14th at & field championships held at Hub 39. Westfield and Union tied for fourth 1:10.;76. Viking Amaya Chadwick Stein Field in Plainfield on May 19- with 36 points. New Providence (Pio- took first in the 100 meters at 12.07. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 20. The Lady Vikings seized top hon- neers) took sixth at 34.5, Governor McLaughlin then crossed first in BACK IN ACTION...Blue Devil Jake Wornow, No. 43, got back into the action and contributed a pair of assists in the 10- ors in nine events, which included Livingston (Highlanders) took sev- the 400 meters in a Viking sweep with 1 victory over Montclair in the North Jersey Group 4 sectionals at Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield on May 18. sensation Sydney McLaughlin setting enth at 33.5, followed by Dayton at 26 a MR time of 52.97, followed by three meet records (MR), and fin- and Cranford at 20. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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Luke Beaulieu Julia Gretsky Steven Barmakian Olivia Luzzi Michael Bryk Noelle Blackford Tyler Roth Julia Myers Owen Murray Hannah Hawkins Jelani Pierre Gwyn Devin

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and Most Valuable Senior on offense. lege where he will play soccer. ton University and play baseball. Hailey will attend the University of competed hard, was dedicated to his The entire speech can Jack set the school season and career The Westfield Basketball Associa- Westfield Wrestling Foundation Vermont in the fall. team and teammates, and was a leader rushing record. Jack was selected as tion Awards – Male and Female – was Scholarship Award was presented by Ted Connell Scholarships for on and off the field. be read at goleader.com The Courier News Offensive Player of presented by Bill Taylor, (Treasurer of Tom Miller (Westfield Wrestling Foun- Achievement in Swimming (2 awards) The recipient, Sid Douglas (parents Ballyhoo Sports the Year. He was also first team All the WBA). dation) to Kenneth (Chris) Hoerle, son by the WHC of 1964 (with additional Cheryl and Hassan Swift), earned 10 State, All Group 5, All Area, All Con- The male recipient, Owen Murray, of Beth and Casey Hoerle. generous support from the Connell varsity letters – 4 in spring track, 4 in The Westfield High School Boost- ference, and All County. And, he re- son of Nancy and Daniel Murray, was Honors – 3 letters in wrestling, cap- family) in memory of Ted Connell, a winter track, 2 in football. (captain in ers had its annual “Student-Athlete” ceived similar post-season honors as a a three-year starting point guard, a tain, Most Valuable Senior, second in valued member of the class of 1964 winter track and spring track. Honors awards ceremony on May 18. The pro- junior. captain and Most Valuable Senior in the District tournament, qualified for and co-captain of the 1964 swim team – football - All County, All Conference gram that began in 1968 and had one Honors – honor roll student, soup basketball. Owen was second team the Regions (junior), second in Dis- with a dual-meet win streak of 36 and – track - Indoors, 5th in the 300 at the recipient has been extended to 30 schol- kitchen volunteer, coach at the Kehler All-Area and second team All Group 4 trict, third in county tournament, top 6 both the State and Bishop Loughlin Games, and in the arships this year. football camp. Jack will attend last season, and third team All County in the Regions (senior). Eastern Champi- process, set the school record in that These student athlete scholarship Gettysburg College and play football. after his junior season. Academics – Computer Science onships. The event. During the 2015 spring season, awards are being presented in honor The Jack Martin Spirit Award was Academics – distinguished honor Club, Community Service Club, Sup- award was pre- Sid placed second in the 400 at the of, and in memory of, coaches, ath- presented by Chris Tafelski. Ryan roll, National Honor Society, Transi- port the Troops Club. Chris will attend sented by Bar- Conference meet and 5th at the County letes, and Boosters and on behalf of Siegel, the son of Lori Connell and tion Leader, Villanova University in the fall. bara di Trolio meet. local sports organizations. Bill Siegel, earned 11 varsity letters (4 founding mem- The Greta Schoenemann Memorial Mannino, a mem- Sid is a volunteer PAL football The selection criteria consisted of: cross-country, 4 spring track, 3 winter ber of Gifts of Scholarship was presented by Greta’s ber of the Class coach. Sid will attend Caldwell Uni- athletic achievement, scholastic per- track - captain of all 3). He was the Gold, volunteer father, Robert Schoenemann to Hannah of ’64 and a friend versity in the fall. formance, and leadership qualities, Most Valuable Senior on the cross- youth basketball Hawkins, daughter of Cathy and John Brooke Schaeffer of Mr. Connell. Advisor’s Awards (male and female) with achievement given the most em- country team and the winter track team. coach. Recently, Hawkins, who earned three letters in The male re- was presented John Fuller (Boosters phasis. Cross-country honors –first team Owen received soccer, three in winter track and four cipient, Ryan Daniel, son of Sharon second Vice President). The Walter L. Clarkson Honorary All-Conference, second team All- the UNICO Brian in spring track. Throughout her career, and Rob Daniel, earned four varsity The female recipient, Cami Sullivan, County, ninth at the State sectional Piccolo award. Hannah was a team player – motivat- letters in swimming. Honors – cap- daughter of Sue and Neil Sullivan, Award was presented by Chris Tafelski Jarek Gozdieski (WHS boys’ cross-country and track meet. Indoors – second team All- Owen will attend ing her teammates, encouraging them tain, Most Valuable Senior, member of earned 6 varsity letters (4 field hockey, coach). County in 3200 junior and senior sea- Vassar College, where he will play to be great, and school record setting teams in 200- 2 lacrosse). She was field hockey cap- Mitchell Bryk, son of Janice and sons. basketball. then enthusiasti- freestyle relay and 200-medley relay. tain (junior & senior), first and second Jeff Bryk, earned 5 varsity letters (4 Academics – The female recipient, Olivia Luzzi, cally celebrating Individually, top-10 times in the 200- team All Conference, Most Valuable spring track - captain, 1 basketball). In distinguished daughter of Lisa and Thomas Luzzi, their success. free, 500-free, and placed third in the offensive player after the 2015 season. the javelin last year, Mitchell was un- honor roll, volun- earned four varsity letters in basket- Hannah also 500-free in the Counties. Academics – defeated in dual meets, conference teers coaching for ball (captain). She also earned three was an outstand- Academics – distinguished honor distinguished champion, second in the state the YMCA’s varsity letters in soccer (captain) and ing long jumper, roll, Operation Smile and Support the honor roll, peer sectionals, 8th in the Group IV cham- youth track pro- received second team All-Conference high jumper, and Troops, CYO peer minister, volunteer minister, Junior gram. Ryan will recognition. sprinter, both in- flag football coach. Ryan will attend Optimist Club, pionship, and he qualified for the Meet James Bohlinger of Champions. In the high jump, he attend Stevenson Academics – honor roll, Peer Min- dividually and as the University of Delaware and con- Operation Smile, University and placed third in the sectionals and fifth Rachel Mattessich ister at Holy Trinity, volunteer soccer a member of relay teams. She was a tinue his swimming career. volunteer field in the Group Championships. continue to run camp counselor. Olivia will attend the captain of the spring team and the The female recipient, Gwyn Devin, hockey coach. track and cross-country. University of Delaware in the fall. Most Valuable Senior in the field events daughter of Ellen and John Devin, Cami will attend Honors – dis- Owen Colwell tinguished honor The Thom Hornish Achievement The John Byrne Memorial Scholar- on the winter team. An honor roll stu- earned 8 varsity letters (4 swimming, Rhodes College roll, president of Award was presented by Donna ship was be presented by Owen Brand, dent, Hannah will attend the Univer- 4 lacrosse). Honors – captain of swim and play field hockey. the Junior Opti- Hornish to Julia Myers, daughter of a friend of Mr. Byrne and his family, to sity of Colorado – Boulder. team, Most Valuable Senior, part of The male recipient, Tyler Roth, son mist Club, mem- Nancy and Dan Myers. Julia earned 7 Julia Gretsky, daughter of Ann and The Jim Nicoll Scholarship Award record setting 200-freestyle relay, 400- of Cynthia Benn and Gary Roth, earned ber of Habitat for varsity letters in cross-country (cap- David Gretsky. was presented by Jim McCutcheon, a freestyle relay, 200-medley relay. In- four letters in tennis. Honors – cap- Humanity, tain), winter track, and spring track Julia earned six varsity letters (4 Trustee of the Friends of Westfield dividually – top-16 finisher at the Meet tain, Union County first singles cham- founder of WHS (captain). lacrosse, 2 cross-county - All Confer- Track, to Noelle Blackford, daughter of Champions in the 50-free, 100- pion (sophomore & senior), UC third flag football Cross-country – selected Most Valu- ence recognition (senior), won Union of Sandi Seablom and David breast, 100-fly, set WHS record in singles champion (freshman), first Sid Douglas league. Mitchell able Senior. Track – member of the County JV championship (junior), and Blackford. Sports honors (9 letters – 3 100-breast as a junior. team All Area (sophomore), second will attend Penn State University in school record setting 4x800 relay team, won the Union County Freshman cross-country, 3 winter track, 3 spring Academics – honor roll, National team All State (freshman). the fall. member of the 4x400 relay team (Both championship. track [captain]); Most Valuable Senior Honor Society, Operation Smile, Jun- Academics: distinguished honor The Alumni Scholarship (Roger qualified for Penn Relays). Academics – National Honor Soci- cross-country, part of the varsity 7 in ior Optimist Club, Transition Leader, roll, 4.1 GPA, National Honor Society, Love family) was presented by Julie Academics – distinguished honor ety, Young Optimist Club, Club Imag- 2014 and 2015, finishing first on the Peer Minister, Spanish tutor, lacrosse National Spanish Honor Society, Span- Bennett (field hockey, lacrosse 2006) roll, 4.26 GPA, AP Scholar, National ine, volunteer math tutor, youth la- Westfield team at the 2015 Group IV coach, swimming instructor. Recently, ish Club, National Honor Society tu- to Julia Morgan, daughter of Jean Marie Honor Society, Transition Leader, crosse coach and referee. Julia will championship. She was also a mem- Gwyn was selected as the female re- tor. Tyler will attend Villanova Uni- and Tom Morgan. Julia earned 4 var- National Honor Society tutor, Spanish attend Wesleyan University and play ber of the school record setting 4x800 cipient from WHS of the Union County versity and play tennis. sity letters in tennis (captain junior Club, Christian Youth Association, lacrosse. indoor relay team that won the Metro- Scholar Athlete award. Gwyn will at- The Tri-Sports Achievement Schol- and senior years, Most Valuable Se- started a program to teach children The Friends and Family of Marge politan Invitational earlier this year. tend Vanderbilt University, where she arship was presented by Frank Fusaro, nior on team). science and art at the Elizabeth Coali- and Bob Brewster Scholarship was Academics – distinguished honor will play lacrosse. a past Boosters President, on behalf of A doubles player ( All-County and tion to House the Homeless. presented by Marge Brewster and her roll, 4.2 GPA, National Honor Society, The Friends of Girl’s Lacrosse the Lessner and Tresnan families. All-Section recognition - sophomore, Julia will attend the University of sons Daryl and Bob (WHS baseball Transition Leader. Noelle will attend Award was presented by Lois Hely to Jelani Pierre. Jelani, Kim Britten- junior, and senior - third team All State Rochester and continue running cross- coach) to Zachary Kelly, son of Karen Bowdoin College (continue track and Claire Cassie, daughter of Beth and Pierre and Gerard Pierre, earned 5 senior year) country and track. and David Kelly. Zach earned two cross-country). Scott Cassie. Honors –4 letters la- letters (2 basketball, 1 football, 2 spring Honors –distinguished honor roll, The Peter Houlihan Awards (2 varsity in football and one in baseball. The Westfield Baseball League crosse (All Conference as junior), 3 track). Honors: football (second team Peer Minister at St. Helen’s, Junior awards) was presented by Jason He was a quarterback of the football Award was presented by Frank Fusaro cross-country, captain of both. All Conference Recognition), basket- Optimist Club, Special Needs swim- McLane, whose father Bruce was a team in his junior and senior seasons (Past President of WBL) to Christo- Academics – distinguished honor ball (All Tournament team at the Len ming instructor, grief counselor. Julia close friend of Mr. Houlihan. and an integral part of the team’s 2015 pher Rinaldi, son of Christine and Joe roll, National Honor Society, 4.0 GPA, Sepanek holiday tournament in Bask- will attend the University of Mary- Houlihan Award – Female Recipi- State championship. Rinaldi. Honors – 2 letters in baseball peer minister at St Helen’s, Model ing Ridge), spring track (high jumper land. ent was Julia Frontero, daughter of Off the field, Zach has volunteered and captain, last season was selected UN, junior Optimist Club, volunteer and sprinter, competing at the Penn The Toni Bristol Honorary Award Connie and John Frontero. Julia played his time as a CYO basketball coach. to All-Conference first team, and lacrosse coach. Claire will attend Penn Relays on the 4x100 relay team). was presented by George Kapner (boys soccer and lacrosse (captain) for four He will attend the University of New played in the Union County Underclass State University where she will play Academics – selected WHS male tennis coach). Megan Melillo, daugh- years, earning two varsity letters in Hampshire in the fall. All-Star Game and the Garden State lacrosse. recipient of the Union County Scholar ter of Carolyn and Michael Melillo, each sport. Class of 2008 Newman-Olsen Me- Underclass All-Star Game. The Deborah Tuohy Memorial Athlete Award. Jelani will attend Iona earned 4 varsity letters in gymnastics. Academics – distinguished honor morial Award, given by the Wilt Fam- Academics – distinguished honor Scholarship was presented by Patrick College, where he will be part of the Honors -team captain, Most Valuable roll, 4.25 GPA, AP Scholar with dis- ily, was presented by Vince Wilt to roll, 4.0 GPA, National Honor Society, Tuohy (WHS boys lacrosse coach), school’s track and field team. Senior, All County recognition on bars, tinction, National Honor Society, Peer Steven Barmakian, son of Leslie and National Spanish Honor Society, Deborah’s son, to James Bohlinger. The Executive Committee Award vault, floor exercises. Cougar Invita- Minister at St. Helen’s, mentor for the Joe Barmakian. Steven earned two let- Model United Nations, Junior Opti- James, son of Debbie and Steve was presented by Jim Brucia (Boost- tional champion on bars, selected an Gifted and Talented Mentorship Pro- ters in football and two in baseball mist Club, Spanish Club. Chris will Bohlinger. Honors – 3 letters lacrosse, ers First Vice-President) to Brooke Allstate Athlete of the Week, selected gram. Julia will attend the University (captain). After the team’s 2015 cham- attend the College of the Holy Cross captain, second team All-State, sec- Schaeffer, daughter of Dianne and Brad to represent NJ and WHS at the Na- of Pennsylvania in the fall. pionship football season, Steven was and play baseball. ond team All Division junior year. Schaeffer. Brooke earned 10 letters (3 tionals in Florida tomorrow. Houlihan Award – Male Recipient named first team All-County, first team The Girls Softball League of James volunteers as a youth basket- cross-country, 3 winter track - captain, Academic honors –distinguished was Luke Beaulieu, son of Michele All-Area, and second team All-Area. Westfield Scholarship was presented ball coach and will attend St. Joseph’s 4 spring track - captain and Most Valu- honor roll, Transition Leader, Junior and Mike Beaulieu. Honors – 2 varsity In baseball, Steven led the team in RBI by Gary Fox (GSLW Board Member) University and play lacrosse. able Senior runner). Optimist Club. Megan will attend the letters in soccer, captain, Most Valu- and stolen bases and was selected to to Hailey Reilly, daughter of Mary and Judith and Bruce McLane Memo- Honors: this winter – set WHS in- University of Delaware. able Senior, All County, All Area, and play in the Union County All-Star Dennis Reilly. Honors – 2 letters in rial Awards – Male and Female was door in the 800; won sectional cham- The Gary Kehler Award was pre- All Conference recognition junior and game. softball (captain 2 years, 3 in soccer presented by Hannah McLane, Devon pionship in 800; second in Group 4 sented by Glen Kehler (WHS Hall of senior seasons. Academics – distinguished honor (captain), Coach’s Award from the McLane, Aidan McLane, and Ella championship, 5th at the Meet of Fame member). Academics – honor roll student, roll, Peer Leader, delegate to the Model Westfield Soccer Association. McLane, grandchildren of Judy and Champions, earning All County rec- Jack Curry. Jack, son of Jean and Vice-President of Chemistry Club and UN, volunteer for an organization that Academics – Editor-in-Chief of Hi’s Bruce. ognition; 2015 spring season – confer- Matt Curry, earned three varsity letters the Business Club, volunteer soccer distributes food to the homeless. Eye, editor of Folio, Transition Leader, The male recipient, Jarek Gozdizski, ence champion in 400 and 800, meet in football, was captain, running back referee. Luke will attend Babson Col- Steven will attend George Washing- volunteer soccer and softball coach. son of Maureen and Jeff Gozdizski, record in 800 at state sectionals; in- earned 4 letters in wrestling. Honors – doors and outdoors – part of WHS captain junior and senior years, Most record setting 4x800 relay team that Valuable Senior, first Counties, first in qualified for the Penn Relays. Westfield PAL Regions, first in Districts. He also re- Academics: distinguished honor ceived All County, All Area, and All roll, 4.178 GPA, National Honor Soci- Flag Rugby Conference recognition. ety, honorable mention on the National Honors – distinguished honor roll, Spanish Exam, PSAT National Merit Summer 2016 4.0 GPA, National Honor Society, commended scholar, Vice Chairman Transition leader, president Latin Club, of Smiles for Seniors, member of UNION COUNTY RUGBY CLUB INTRODUCES officer of Junior Optimist Club, Sup- Spanish Club, volunteers several com- port Our Troops, volunteer youth wres- munity service organizations. Brooke Westfield Blue Devils Pal Flag Rugby CO-ED Non-Contact Flag Rugby tling coach. Jarek will attend Bucknell will attend Lehigh University and con- University and continue wrestling. tinue her distinguished running ca- Summer 2016 June 14th – July 23rd The female recipient, Rachel reer. Age Groups Mattessich, daughter of Michelle and The President’s Award (considered OWLS: CHILDREN ENTERING GRADES K-1 Rich Mattessich, earned five varsity the most prestigious) was presented FALCONS: CHILDREN ENTERING GRADES 2-3 letters (2 volleyball - Most Valuable by Paul Friel (Booster President) to HAWKS: CHILDREN ENTERING GRADES 4-6 Senior, All County, All Conference Owen Colwell, son of Patricia and EAGLES: CHILDREN ENTERING GRADES 7-9 recognition, 2 basketball, 1 spring John Colwell. track). Honors: 7 letters – 4 lacrosse, 3 Academics – distinguished honor football, captain (lacrosse), Most Valu- Fees: $85.00 (SIBLINGS $75.00 (1st sibling), $65 (2nd sibling) Family Max $225) roll, 4.2 GPA, National Honor Society, able Senior on defense (football) & National Spanish Honor Society, AP third team All State honors, first team Our program teaches basic ball skills, game rules and team play, in Scholar, bronze award on the National All Group 5, first team All Area, first a fun and enjoyable atmosphere. All participants play and are Spanish Exam, Transition Leader, team All Conference, as a junior – All involved on an equal basis. Parents wishing to volunteer to help Model UN, Spanish Club, volunteer Area recognition; in lacrosse second with practices or running home events most welcome. for several community service organi- team All Group 4, All County and All zations. Rachel will attend Cornell Division recognition (sophomore & For more information contact; [email protected] University. junior years). or The Athletic Directors Scholarship Academics: distinguished honor Mary Beth Doherty at [email protected] was presented by Sandy Mamary, roll, selected WHS recipient of the Paul Harbaugh at [email protected] Westfield’s Supervisor of Athletics in NJSIAA Scholar Athlete award. Owen honor of, and in memory of, Westfield will attend Johns Hopkins University, High School’s former Athletic Direc- where he will play lacrosse. tors – Ed Tranchina, Bob Duncan, mudturtlerugbyrfc.comm John Lay, and Gary Kehler. This schol- arship recognizes a WHS athlete who Probitas Verus Honos A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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By ALEX LOWE said Ruparel. “I hadn’t played in a way. The kind of depth we have going Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times while. His forehand was stronger so I all the way into the doubles teams is The Westfield High School boys’ tried working his backhand and play- good for our chances to win. We will tennis team burned through North ing to his lack of mobility. I used a lot need every last player to do well if we Hunterdon (10-6) like a hot knife of drops and more lobs than I nor- are going to achieve our goals. Last through butter, shutting out the Lions, mally would in an effort to move him year we played J.P. Stevens in the 5-0, in their NJSIAA Tournament, around the court.” finals and it may come down to that Quarterfinal Round, North Jersey, Noah Reich continued the clean again. We won but we had to work for Section 2, Group 4 match held on sweep at third singles by shutting out every point and they are very deep May 17 at the Mountainside Indoor Mike Vitti, (6-0, 6-0). this year so I think our depth will be Tennis Courts in Mountainside. The “When you play indoors, you try to very important.” matches were moved indoors due to be more aggressive,” said Reich. “You Early in the season, Reich’s chances threat of bad weather. Westfield play- want to hit big serves and attack more for moving up to second singles were ers seemed to enjoy the indoor digs as than you might otherwise. I tried to scuttled by injury and the fantastic they swept through the opposition follow that approach today.” talent on Westfield’s very deep roster. without conceding a single game. Reich’s performance was especially “Noah has been getting healthier First singles player Tyler Roth impressive. The junior has performed and healthier as the season moves roared past North Hunterdon’s Eric dominantly of late and was the team’s forward,” said Westfield Head Coach Liu (6-0, 6-0). top performer last season at first singles George Kapner. “He was playing with “It is different playing indoors,” when Roth was out with an injury. The an injured hand back in January and it said Roth, a senior. “Inside, the serve transition from first to third singles showed. He was struggling with his is more effective. More powerful could easily have been a problem for backhand a bit back then but now he

Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times SENIOR STRENGTH...The five Raider seniors were very effective on Senior Day on May 21. Pictured are: Nick Stone (22), Tyler O’Brien (5), George Leichtling (15), Vincent Conti (24) and Jack DeFouw (21). LEICHTLING WHACKS 2 RBI, O’BRIEN 2 HITS, 2 RUNS Raiders Star on ‘Senior Day’, Nip So. Plainfield. Tigers, 5-4

By ALEX LOWE boost,” said O’Brien. “The players on ers were primed for a big inning. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times this team always have each other’s Leichtling tapped a seeing eye in- The hosting Scotch Plains- back. This was our last regular season field RBI single between short and Fanwood High School baseball team game so we really wanted to go out third base. DeFouw launched a deep celebrated Senior Day with a come with a win.” RBI sacrifice fly to centerfield. from behind 5-4 win over South O’Brien delivered a one out single Stankan then retired the final two Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times Plainfield on May 21. The Raiders in the first. Peter Yarem drew a walk batters. The Westfield High School boys tennis team shutout North Hunterdon, 5-0, in the North 2, Group 4 Quarterfinal round. got big contributions from each of and Matt Fox beat out an infield single. Raider starter Nick Stone cruised their five graduating seniors but Leichtling lofted a sacrifice fly to through the first three innings before groundstrokes work better. I was able Reich but he has handled the develop- just can’t wait to show what he can do needed help from a feisty freshman to deep leftfield. Tiger starter Ryan running into trouble in the fourth. to move him around a lot today. I ment with maturity and realism. each time he steps on the court.” secure the victory. Senior George Stankan escaped further damage by South Plainfield loaded the bases with noticed that when I did he went to his “We have a really good team this Westfield took the first doubles Leichtling drove in two runs, includ- striking out senior Jack DeFouw to no outs after a leadoff single, their slice. So that made me come to the net year,” said Reich. “We are excited match with Owen Bartok and Mat- ing the game winner on a sixth inning end the inning. first hit of the game to that point. After to finish off points.” about that. For me, I know how good thew Bartok defeating Richard Chen bases loaded walk. Senior Tyler The Raiders tacked on two more a walk and an error, Stone yielded a Sophomore Damien Ruparel won Tyler and Damien are as players, so and Brendan Feeley (6-0, 6-0). The O’Brien had two hits and scored, while runs in the third. O’Brien ripped a two-run single to Tiger Dylan his match with similar ease. Ruparel I’m very happy at third singles. It second doubles team of Max Carle serving as the offensive catalyst all leadoff single to left. Yarem chopped O’Connor. Kyle Bethell tied the game made quick work of Jeffrey Crane, would be silly to look at it any other and William Kelly completed the day. a bad hop infield single off of the with a sacrifice fly. winning (6-0, 6-0) at second singles. sweep by defeating Jordan Sinoway “I think with the atmosphere on pitcher’s mound. After Fox walked to “I was just trying to throw strikes “I just tried to get into a rhythm,” Montclair Girls Edge and Kyle Cannillo (6-0, 6-0). Senior Day it was easy to get a real load the bases with no outs, the Raid- CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 For Westfield (19-3), which was Lady Lax Cougars Top Blue Devil Laxers, 10-9 set to face Bridgewater in the semis The eighth-seeded Montclair High before a potentially much anticipated Robbinsville, 12-11 School girls lacrosse team edged the finals rematch against J.P. Stevens, The seventh-seeded Cranford High ninth-seeded Westfield Blue Devils, the biggest opponent right now would COLDWELL BANKER School girls lacrosse team topped 10-9, in the first round of the North appear to be injury or complacency. 10th-seeded Robbinsville, 12-11, in Jersey Group 4 tournament in While nobody can predict when an & overtime in the first round of the South Montclair on May 18. Jillian Jennings injury might occur, Coach Kapner E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE Jersey Group 2 tournament in scored four goals, including the win- feels fairly confident that his team Cranford on May 18. Hannah Ross ning goal for Montclair. won’t suffer from complacency. netted four goals, Sarah Ross netted Julia Gretsky scored three goals “We won’t be complacent because 514 North Chestnut Street, Westfield NJ two goals and five assists and Megan and added a pair of assists, and Hannah we already know what it is like to lose,” Power notched three goals and two Liddy netted three goals and an assist said Kapner. “We play the hardest sched- assists for the Cougars, while Maggie for the Blue Devils. Gywn Devin ule we can construct for just that reason. Roman had three goals and an assist scored two goals, Hallie Rosenburgh We’ve lost three matches this season. and Abby Ganley had an assist. Goal- scored once and Maria Nemeth added We know how good the Montgomerys keeper Mary Rose Thompson made an assist. Westfield goalkeeper Carlee and the Livingstons are and so we hope eight saves. Swanson made three saves. that keeps us grounded.” Pristine Custom Home in Perfect Westfield Location!

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By ALEX LOWE who fielded it cleanly then came home sophomore Jordan Sacher and junior Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times with a laser throw to Lawrence. The Lauren Fernandez from second and The Westfield High School soft- freshman tagged out Hannah Lyman third. Sacher led off the inning with a ball team celebrated Senior Day with (3-for-3), who had led off the inning single down the right field line. a 4-0 shutout over Scotch Plains- with a single to right. From there, Fernandez reached on a bunt attempt Fanwood on May 19 in Westfield. Hyland retired the next batter on a after pitcher Zoe Cardenas made an With the Blue Devils paying tribute to harmless popup to short and escaped errant throw to first base. Reliever three graduating seniors in Elena the inning with her shutout still intact. Jessica Waltsak came in and set the Elliott, Katie Brown and Hailey Reilly, “The shortstop and the catcher in- Blue Devils down without further it was the younger players who led the volved in that play are both fresh- damage being done. charge to victory on this day. men,” said MacDonald. “Their batter Though far from dominant, Hyland Junior Danielle Rinaldi went 3-for- did exactly what she is supposed to got Raider batters to put the ball in 3 with two RBI and scored a run, do. She hit the ball hard and put it in play and depended on strong defense while sophomore Bridget Hyland play. Three feet in either direction and to help her notch the win. pitched a four-hitter, striking out three you are probably talking about two “Bridget has given her all for this batters and walking just one. Westfield RBIs there. Instead, we make the play team the entire season,” said Westfield also got a dynamic heads up play and get a big out to keep them off the senior Katie Brown. “She is one player from the freshman duo of shortstop board.” who never let us down. We felt like we Julia Romano and catcher Erica The raiders got runners on first and owed it to her to support her today. I Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times Lawrence, who combined for a key second with two outs in the seventh was glad we were able to give her a LOCATING THE BALL...Raider Scott Nizolak, No. 4, locates a ball before the North Jersey Group 3 first round game with put out at home plate in the top of the inning but Hyland put out that fire by good game in the field to help her Hanover Park in Scotch Plains on May 18. The Raiders stung the Hornets, 16-6. sixth inning that helped quell a poten- striking out Jessica Waltsak to end the out.” tial Raider uprising. game. For the Raiders (5-14), it has For Westfield, which started the “Our fielding has improved slowly been a familiar refrain. Scotch Plains- season 0-4, the win improved its over- BRADY NOTCHES 4 GOALS, GRIFFITH 2 GOALS, 2 ASST and steadily from the start of the sea- Fanwood simply has not been able to all season record to 8-12. son,” said Westfield Head Coach Caitlin string enough hits together with run- “It was great to get a win today of MacDonald. “We put together a com- ners in scoring position to turn these all days,” said Westfield senior Elena plete game today in all phases, which losses into wins. Elliott. “You always want to finish up Raiders Thump Hanover Park you like to see heading toward the finish “We got runners on base, we just strong and it means a lot to be able to of the year. This is a very young team could not get them across home plate,” win your last game here on this field In Boys Lax Sectionals, 16-6 and they are getting better.” said Raider Head Coach Jess Hulnik. with players you’ve played with for

By ALEX LOWE 8:10, respectively, to give the Raiders with his second goal just 18 seconds Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a 4-0 lead. The Raiders were doing later and the Raiders had rebuilt a The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High everything right. They dominated the four-goal advantage at 7-3. School boys’ lacrosse team put to- ground balls, controlled possession and The Raiders would go on to outscore gether a fine overall performance in attacked the net with great efficiency Hanover Park, 7-0, in the pivotal sec- defeating Hanover Park, 16-6, in an during their goal per minute pace. ond quarter to build an 11-3 lead at NJSIAA North Jersey Group III First But the 13th-seeded Hornets (14- the break. Jack Brady, Joe Griffith, Round match played on May 18 in 4) did not make the trip to Union Tom Nakonechny and David Walker Scotch Plains. Jack Brady led the way County to take a nap. Hanover Park’s each scored goals before the half. with four goals and an assist for the Mark Macaluso answered with their In the third quarter, Calabria scored victorious Raiders, who jumped out first goal at 6:15. The Hornets cut it to again, assisted by Richie Nardone to to a 4-0 lead within the first four 4-2 on a goal by Kevin Goettlich at make it 12-3 at 9:06. Scotch Plains- minutes of the contest. 4:11. Goettlich would score again with Fanwood, now firmly in command, “We came out hot today,” said Scott :09 left in the opening period to make continued to dominate the ground Nizolak. “We really wanted to win. it 4-3. Just like that, the Raiders’ fast balls, collecting 54 of them during the We were a little sloppy with shots at start seemed like a distant memory. contest. Hanover Park got a goal from times today but overall I think we did “In the states, it makes no differ- Jim Fortier to close within 12-4 at a good job controlling the ball and ence whether you win by one point or 3:35 but the Raiders answered with pressuring them.” ten,” said Scotch Plains-Fanwood two more before the quarter was over. It was Nizolak who got things Head Coach Nick Miceli. “We got off Tyler Malauseena potted a pair, the started when he swept in from behind to a fast start and then I think we lost first one at 2:02 followed by a close the net for the game’s first goal just 43 focus a little bit.” range rocket with :04 remaining in the seconds into the action. Whatever edge they had lost was quarter as the Raiders took a 14-4 “I had the ball behind the cage and quickly regained in the second quar- lead into the final frame. I suddenly saw an opportunity,” said ter as Jason Calabria found the back “I think the fact that we had over Nizolak. “Their second defender of the net for the Raiders at 11:05. Joe forty shots today was an indicator of didn’t slide over, so I just went right Griffith then scored 19 seconds later, how the game went,” said Miceli. for the corner and shot.” taking a high feed from David Walker “We didn’t shoot all that well but we Robert Gordon followed that with a in front of the net then turning around were happy to play that aggressively.” goal 22 seconds later. Brady then and flipping it past the goalkeeper for Walker, Griffith, Calabria and Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times notched a pair of goals at 9:35 and a 6-3 lead. Nizolak came right back Malauseena each scored twice for the BLUE DEVIL SENIORS...Blue Devil seniors Hailey Reilly (No. 12), Katie Brown (No. 5) and Elena Elliott (No. 21) pose after fourth-seeded Raiders who improved the game with Scotch Plains-Fanwood on Senior Day in Westfield on May 19. to 13-5. Robert Gordon, Scott Nizolak, Tommy Nakonechny and Richard Leading 4-0 heading into the sixth “This was a clean game. It was a very so long.” Dazzo each scored a goal for Scotch inning, Hyland appeared to be cruis- well played game by both teams. With young players like Sacher (2- Plains-Fanwood, which was slated to ing toward an easy win but the Raid- We’ve had a few losses like this one for-2, 1 run scored), Erica Lawrence face Princeton on May 21 at Scotch ers managed to load the bases with this season. All you can do is to keep (1-for-2, 1 RBI) and Hyland leading Plains in a quarterfinal round match-up. just one out. With senior Erykah trying to focus on playing better each the charge, the Blue Devils appear to Riley Guma was largely untested Robinson at bat, the Raiders had their game.” have a bright future. Their goals for but managed six saves for the Raiders best opportunity to plate a few runs The Blue Devils took the lead early. the present season are still in play as in claiming the win. and tighten up the game. Robinson Leadoff hitter Rinaldi reached on an they were scheduled to make a trip Hanover Park 3 0 1 2 6 slapped a hard grounder at Romano, infield single off the pitcher’s glove. out to Phillipsburg for a state playoff Sc Pl-Fanwood 4 7 3 2 16 Romano followed with a double to match-up on Monday. right but Rinaldi was thrown out at “We had set a lot of goals for our- home plate on the play. The throw selves as a team prior to the start of the allowed Romano to take third base. season,” said Westfield senior Hailey Raiders Nip So. Plainfield, 5-4 From there, Lawrence drove her home Reilly. “We started off the year poorly CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 with a sacrifice fly to right that put so we’ve had to change some of those the entire time I was out there,” said ered a perfectly placed bunt single Westfield up 1-0. goals. We’ve definitely gotten better Stone. “I wanted to keep the ball low. down the third baseline and scooted Westfield scored two runs in the from then until now though. The team Fortunately when I got into trouble, to second when nobody covered sec- bottom of the third to take a 3-0 lead. is in good shape for the future.” my teammates were there to back me ond base. Marc Occhipinti followed Rinaldi provided the big hit when she Sc Pl-Fanwood 000 000 0 0 up.” with an RBI single to knot the score. lined a two-run single to left scoring Westfield 102 010 x 4 Stone did give up the lead in the Yarem drew an intentional walk to fifth. Nick Polizzano rocketed a two- load the bases. 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WF’S SIEGEL WINS 3,200, COUGARS SECOND IN 4X400 Union Farmers Edge Vikings For UCT Track Championship

By DAVID B. CORBIN 38 and Rahway at 34. The Cranford crossed first in the 400 with a time of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cougars took eighth at 30, followed 48.6. Blue Devil Nick Greenspan fin- Streaks eventually end and the by Westfield at 27 and Summit at 14. ished fourth at 49.51. Okolo also won Union High School Farmers man- Scotch Plains-Fanwood placed 13th the 400 hurdles at 54.09. Raider Ben aged to snap Union Catholic’s streak with five points. Powell crossed sixth at 58.47, fol- of five straight Union County Tourna- On Day 1, Plainfield was leading lowed by Cougar Kyle Ledford at ment boys track & field titles by out- the boys with a total of 46, followed 58.83. Blue Devil Kyle McIntyre fin- pointing the Vikings, 87-81, at Hub by Union at 39 and Union Catholic at ished ninth at 1:00.09, followed by Stine Field in Plainfield on May 19- 37. The Cougars were in ninth with 12 Raiders Kyle Estivene (1:01) and 20. The Farmers reaped a majority of points at the time, while Westfield Aaron McGriff (1:01.16). their points by taking top honors in was 10th with nine and the Raiders Union’s Jonathan Mobisa easily the 110 hurdles, 400 hurdles, 400 were 11th at seven. won the 1,600 with a time of 4:20.62. meters, 800 meters and 1,600 Plainfield’s Alistar Aaron won the Blue Devils Ryan Siegel (4:29.24), meters.Elizabeth placed third in the 100 with a time of 10.77. Cougar Josh Jacob Triarsi (4:35.26) and Nick team totals with 70 points, followed Cadet took fourth at 11.08 and Blue Antonelli (4:37.12) finished 7-9-10, by Plainfield at 47, Governor Devil Sid Douglas finished seventh at respectively. Viking Perry Christie Livingston at 39, New Providence at 11.27. Union’s Anthony Okolo CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 More photos – goleader.com David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ballyhoo Sports ON HER WAY TO ANOTHER WHS RECORD...Blue Devil senior Brooke Schaeffer, No. 2, broke the Westfield High School record in the 800 meters with a time of 2:14.76 at the Union County Tournament in Plainfield on May 21. Lady Vikings Shatter Record at UCT Track Meet

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Amani Onque-Shabazz at 55.64 and Friscia at 5:10.14. Melao finished a Interestingly, Myers had usually Cassie Lamadieu at 57.09. Summit’s very close third at 5:10.79 (Personal been competing in the 800 during the Emma Osborne took fourth at 57.53. Record — PR) third and Myers was relay portion of the season so the Raider Sam Gorman took seventh at right behind her at 5:11.06. Raider 1,600 may have demanded a bit of an 58.54 and Blue Devil Brooke Mary Catherine Stovall finished adjustment. Schaeffer finished 10th at 58.88. eighth at 5:19.46 “I did one in the dual meet but that’s Blue Devil senior captain Julia “I knew I just had to get my splits a different atmosphere in the dual Myers and junior Mia Melao were and stay with the top girls. Those girls meets because it’s a lot more low key, quite aware that the two New Provi- are very fast. I knew if I let myself so it’s hard to get the adrenalin up. dence Pioneers, Jillian Turner and down on the third lap especially, I This one I didn’t really have a plan Megan Friscia, were heavy favorites wouldn’t be able to get my time, so I because I generally don’t run this as to finish 1-2 in the 1,600, so they had had to pick it up there and keep it,” often. I knew there were a lot of fast to come up with a strategy to finish Melao said. girls out there, so I was just trying to ahead of the rest of the pack and it Melao did step up her pace and stick with them as long as I could then worked. separated with the pack but so did try to feed off of them, try to figure it Melao and Myers hung with the Myers. out as I went along,” Myers explained. pack for the first three laps then made “I had Julia right behind me. That’s “I wasn’t really sure how it was going their efforts to separate themselves what the story is,” giggled Melao. to turn out just for that reason but I David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times COMING AROUND THE TURN...Blue Devils Ryan Siegel (No. 11), Nick Antonelli (No. 7) and Jacob Triarsi (behind from them. Turner did cross first with “She was pushing me. I was pushed went out with the pack. I felt pretty Antonelli) come around the turn in the 1,600 meters at the Union County Tournament in Plainfield on May 20. a MR time of 5:02.85, followed by by my senior captain.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 There’s something about this camp!

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Page 16 Thursday, May 26, 2016 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Devil’s Den Lady Vikings Shatter Record at UCT Track Meet CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 Fast-Growing Lacrosse Is good for a couple of laps then I just 120-8, Highlander Michelle Almeida see if I make it to finals for hurdles. tried to make myself hang for as long at 119-1 and Blue Devil Keren Today my goal for high jump is 5-2. as I could after that.” Moncayo at 105-5. Raiders Darya Day 2 had Raider Madeline Weber Big Part of WHS’s Arsenal But her experience running the 800 Gonzha (102-8) and Madeline Weber taking top honors in the javelin with a By BRUCE JOHNSON paid off with a strong finishing kick. (100-2) placed 5-6. toss of 112-0. Raider Jamie Abar took Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “At the end, I tried to kick and do Viking Tyler Scott won the triple fifth at 90-9 and Blue Devil Moncayo what I had to test me,” Myer said jump with a distance of 39-2.75, fol- took eighth at 86-0. Robinson placed Another in a series on the history of winning back-to-back state titles in East nipped WHS 7-6. That loss also Melao was unaware of her time just lowed by Raider Summer Robinson fourth in the high jump with a height sports at WHS 1986 and ’87, bookended around was avenged – after a narrow 3-2 after the race. with a PR 37-6. Blue Devil Hannah of 5-0, followed by Cougar Taylor The WHS boys lacrosse team has runnerup finishes in ’85 and ’88. semifinal victory over Mountain “I don’t really know what my time Hawkins placed 10th at 33-4.5. Grant also at 5-0. Raider Francois many memorable moments since its The WHS boys lacrosse program Lakes – on June 6 with a 9-4 state was. I assume I had a PR, so I’m very “That was my best jump by like two took fifth in the 100 hurdles at 16.21 humble beginnings in the spring of brought a 415-295 record into this, its championship win. happy. My PR before was 5:17, so feet. The day before my coach moved (15.99 in preliminary) 1978. But for pure, once-in-a-life- 39th season, where huge crowds are Despite co-captain Gregg Schmalz hopefully I broke that,” Melao said. me to the 32 board, so that was my Viking McLaughlin added her third time drama, it’s going to take a while the norm. (shoulder, knee injuries) being lim- GL Highlanders Leah Saifi with a first time jumping from a 32. I would meet record crossing first in the 200 to top the 7-6 double overtime victory The program was the brainchild of ited to six games, WHS became the clearance of 11-6 and Lauren Saifi at say that’s probably the best board so at 23.53, followed by Chadwick at over unbeaten Summit in the Union Shaun Cherewich, an English teacher first team to reach four straight state 10-0 took 1-2 in the pole vault, while far. Twenty eight and twenty four 25.25. Pioneer Turner ran alone in the County Tournament championship and assistant football coach who raised finals, losing in the 1988 title game to Blue Devils Tess Brown and Kylinn weren’t really pushing me that much,” 3,200 to finish first with a time of game a couple weeks ago. the program from infancy to a cham- Mountain Lakes. Future NFL quar- Kraemer both with heights of 9-0 Robinson explained. “I think I am 11:0.98 more than 36 seconds faster As you read on, you will see that pionship-level team almost every terback Dave Brown was the key de- took 3-4. Cougar Jesse Heyburn and doing pretty good. I broke my school than the No. 2 runner. Raiders Mary there have been many magic moments spring. He started an in-town recre- fender. Blue Devil Olivia Mueller with record for triple jump, so I’m pretty Catherine Stovall at 11:42.91 and in the program’s history … just none ational league that really jump-started On April 27, 1991 a goal by Lee heights of 8-0 placed 7-8, respec- happy.” Maddy Bord at 11:56.36 finished 3- that included a 77-yard goal by a the program. But then he stepped down Topar with 45 seconds left in OT tively. Robinson’s scheduled events for 5. Cougar Julia Kelly finished sev- goalie (Toby Burgdorf) in the final (or was he asked to step down?) mid- lifted WHS to an 8-7 come-from- AL Johnson’s Rachael Johnson won Day 2 were the high jump and 100 enth at 12:10.39 and Blue Devil seconds to tie the game and force way through the 1996 season with a behind win over Hunterdon Central. the discus with a toss of 121-5, fol- hurdles. Brianna Hatch crossed eighth at overtime. 208-118 record. Four days later WHS notched an 8-6 lowed by Raider Amani Williams at “I have high jump now and we will 12:11.38. But back to the beginning when After going 4-10, 1-13, 9-7, 5-12 win over Bridgewater-Raritan East, Blue Devil Brooke Schaeffer was WHS, like most new programs, had a and 5-7 in its first five years, which was rated No. 3 in the country. trying to give it her all against Onque- sputtering start. However, after 4-10, Cherewich’s sixth team, in 1983, fea- On May 15, 1992 Matt Connell Shabazz in the 800 meters and did 1-13, 9-7, 5-12 and 5-7 it didn’t take turing all-staters Dan Gilday and Dave scored the decisive goal as WHS beat with a second-place finish. Schaeffer, long before the team quickly joined Lovejoy, along with Hank Prybylski Hunterdon Central 7-6 in five beginning on the outside lanes, cut the pantheon of WHS powerhouses. and goalie Pat Burgdorf, finished with overtimes. All-American Chris quickly to the inside at the merge an 11-7 record. Westfield lacrosse Wojcik, goalie Dave Sprague, point to get good position behind was ready for lift-off. Connell, Matt Prybylski and Bob Onque-Shabazz. By the late ‘80s, WHS had 22 dif- Hermiston earned all-state, and Steve “Amari from Union Catholic is a ferent players who had earned 31 all- Kocaj was a top faceoff specialist. great runner, so my hope for this race state selections – Curt Cimei (two), On April 17, 1996 Cherewich ei- was just to stay with her for as long as Shawn Flaherty, Gene Kelly (two), ther stepped down or was asked to I could. I tried my best. I think I got John Kessler, Paul Goski, Gilday step down and assistant coach Ron off to a slow start but I was close (two), Lovejoy (two), brothers Rob Barner finished the season. enough to get [second] 2,” Schaeffer (two) and Gregg (two) Schmalz, Chris WHS lost the 1996 Bristol Cup to explained. Capano, Dave Hone, Rob Sidebottom, Summit 7-6. In 2000 WHS beat Pingry Both runners had strong kicks down John Telling (two), John Macaluso, to win the 2000 Bristol Cup. In the the stretch. Onque-Shabazz crossed Brendan Flaherty (two), Tim Nolan, years 1997-99 there was no mention first in 2:12.35 and Schaeffer crossed Steve Locker, Todd Prybylski, Jeff of the Bristol Cup in the WHS records in 2:14.76 to set another WHS record. Hurley, Dave Brown, Benton or in the Leader articles. “I am very excited. I was kind of Cummings (two) and Colin McLane. Ryan Yarusi scored 10 goals in a stuck for a while in the no PR zone. From 1983-95, the won-lost records 2007 state tournament game against David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times This is a boost of confidence towards read: 11-7, 14-5, 18-2, 17-4, 19-1, Cherry Hill West. (That stood as the COMING DOWN TO EARTH...Blue Devil Ally Piscitelli, top, takes a giant leap the end of the season,” Schaeffer said. 15-5, 13-4, 7-9, 14-4, 14-5, 8-8, 15-5 school record until last month, when in the long jump event at the Union County track & field championships at Hub Blue Devil Noelle Blackford fin- and 16-5. And that’s while playing all James Bohlinger tied it against Allen- Stine Field in Plainfield on May 20. Raider Imani Rivers, center photo, looks down ished sixth with a PR 2:20.12, fol- the big-name lacrosse schools – town.) In the next round, WHS was before landing in the pit and Cougar Taylor Grant, bottom photo, lands in the pit lowed by Cougar Bella DeSimone at Bridgewater-Raritan East, Columbia, eliminated from states by Ridge, to complete one of her long jump attempts. 2:20.22. Blue Devil Myers finished Delbarton, Hunterdon Central, coached by former WHS defensive ninth at a PR 2:20.4 and Cougar Kiera Montclair, Mountain Lakes, Pingry, whiz Ken Marsh (’90). Hurley took 10th at 2:22.54. Luke Prybylski, who holds the WHS Ridgewood, etc. WHS might have WHS needed three overtimes to Cougars Brianna Scotti with a PR single-season goals record with 65, also been the new kid on the block, but it end Summit’s seven-year reign as push of 38-2.5, Christina Barlik (PR shares the school all-time goal-scoring didn’t back down from anybody. UCT champs with a 4-3 victory. Jack 37-9.75) and Julia Schork (PR 37- record with Ryan Yarusi at 123. Every great lacrosse team needs a Cash won the faceoff and James 5.5) placed 2-3-4 in the shot put, good goalie, tough defenders, and a Bohlinger scored the winning goal. It while Raider Weber took seventh at By the time the program was just 11 solid face-off man. Westfield had was the Blue Devils’ first UCT crown 35-4. Blue Devils Hawkins at 16-1.5 years old, the Blue Devils had become them. Attackmen are needed to put since 2007. and Adriana Vergara at 15-9.75 placed the state’s first program to reach four the ball in the net and WHS had plenty Despite finishing with a 12-10 6-10 in the long jump. The Vikings straight state championship games, of great attack groups over the years. record, the 2014 team won the state won the 4x400 with a time of 3:53.08 Here are the ones who scored at least championship under N.J. Coach of and Blue Devils Marie Koglin, Melao, 100 goals: the Year Pat Tuohy. The team had Jamie DeDea and Blackford finished Probitas Verus Honos 1984: Gilday, David Hone, Goski, scoring – Luke Prybylski, Chris fifth at 4:09.91. Chris Aslanian. Aslanian, Pat Aslanian and Pat Decker 1985: R. Schmalz, Hone, Aslanian. – Dane Huber in the midfield, Jack 1986: R. Schmalz, G. Schmalz, Macaluso, Locker, B. Flaherty, Nolan. 1987: Locker, Nolan, B. Flaherty, G. Schmalz, C. McLane. 1988: B. Flaherty, C. McLane, Jason McLane, Cummings, G. Schmalz. 1991-92: Matt Prybylski, Chris Wojcik, Matt Connell. 1994: Ed Joffe, Paul Baly, Charles Salzman. 1995: Ed Joffe, Liam Wertheimer, Dave Schaller. 1997: Drew Stotler, Bryan Graye, Mike Baly. 2001: Chris Dodge, Mike DeBrossy, Billy Schultz, Brad Gillin. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 2002: Schultz, Tim CRANFORD ATHLETES OF THE WEEK...Brianna Scotti, a junior on the Mansfield, DeBrossy, Dan track and field team, placed second overall and set a school record in the shot put Kane. with a throw of 38” 2.5” at the Union County Track and Field championships this 2006: Mike Bialick, Joe past weekend. Connor Fitch, a junior on the lacrosse team, finished the season with Simone, Ryan Yarusi, Ryan 11 goals and 3 assists totaling 17 points over the last three games, including two Former WHS stars Jackson O’Leary and Chris- State playoff games. Sharkey. tian Burgdorf pose before a 2015 St. John’s vs. 2007: Simone, Yarusi, Harry Denver game. Bernstein. 2013: Jack Flaherty, Nick Arnold, Simcox on defense, Jack Kessler on Goods & Services You Need Chris Aslanian, Matt Webb, Dane faceoffs and Alex Damato in goal. Huber. They beat Southern 10-6 in the state 2014: Luke Prybylski, C. Aslanian, final at Somerville’s Brooks Field. 30 Years Pat Aslanian, Pat Decker. A 77-yard last-second goal by goalie Experience 2015: Prybylski, P. Aslanian, James Toby Burgdorf forced overtime and Bohlinger, Kyle Rittendale. Devon McLane scored late in the Gilday was named New Jersey’s second OT as WHS stunned unbeaten Player of the Year in 1984 and also Summit 7-6 in the 2016 Union County Handyman became the program’s first all-Ameri- Tournament final. can. Rob Schmalz was a two-time all- This year’s team was 9-8 going into American the next two years, and was Saturday’s sectional quarterfinals Mr. Reliable also NJ’s Player of the Year. In 1987 against Ridgewood. A win there ad- Locker became WHS’s third NJ Player vanced them to yesterday’s semis with of the Year in four years! the possibility of a sectional final – (908) 462.4755 Home games have been played at possibly against unbeaten Kehler Stadium recently, but the la- Bridgewater-Raritan – on Saturday. OLIVER A crosse team has had a nomadic exist- And WHS’s lacrosse legacy doesn’t JK’s Painting & ence, playing games at Sycamore Field end on graduation night. It’s also been Wall Covering (behind the Central Avenue continuing around the country on col- PAVING Firehouse), Memorial Pool Field, lege campuses for longer than the Driveways • Parking Lots Interior Painting Tamaques School and Recreation sport has been popular in town. WHS Seal Coating • Railroad Ties Wallpaper Installation Field. 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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 won the long jump with a leap of 22- I kept moving back. I thought that my a height of 6-6 and Raider Isaiah 0.5. Blue Devil Jelani Pierre took mark was fine but it wasn’t. I got sixth Thompson placed fourth at 6-2. sixth with a leap of 21-2.5. place,” Pierre said. “I can’t go any- Just a day before, Pierre was one of “To be honest, I was a little disap- where but up from here. We have the the 30 Student Athletes, who received pointed. I jumped really well in the [sectional] meet next Friday. That’s the coveted WHS Boosters Awards. first jump. I made it to the top-8, when it counts.” “There’s a little pamphlet that they which was my goal but after I made Pierre also took seventh in the high have all the awards on. I was sitting top-8, I was hoping that I could get a jump with a height of 5-10. Plainfield’s with my friends and we were looking medal. I stretched out but fouled twice. Jaleel Simmons took top honors with down to see who would get what. We saw the Tri-Sport Award. I said, ‘Oh! Who plays three sports?’ And every- one said, ‘You!’ But I thought some- one else has to play three sports. The guy called my name. The room erupted. I was ecstatic. I worked so hard these past four years and to get that recognition from the Boosters is special,” Pierre said. Rahway’s Jordan West seized first in the shot put with a shove of 63-1.25 and Cougar Will Fries took third at 50-4. Blue Devil Jeff Gagum took ninth at 44-2.75. New Providence Pioneer Mark Urness took first in the javelin with a toss of 172-6 and Blue Devil Tom Fuccilo took fourth at David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times DEFENDING THE GOAL...Blue Devils Matt McIlroy, No. 35, and goalkeeper Toby Burgdorf, right, try to prevent a 151-10. Montclair Mountie from scoring during the North Jersey Group 4 sectionals in Westfield on May 18. On Day 2, the Blue Devils notched their only first place when Siegel led the pack in the 3,200, crossing in a David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times time of 9:38.69 (PR by 16.51). Team- FLYING HIGH...Blue Devil Jelani Pierre, top, and Cougar Jack Schetelich, Blue Devils Down Mounties in North 4 Boys Lax mates Matt Meusel (PR 9:44.86) and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 bottom, were flying high in the long jump at the Union County championship. Aditya Singh (PR 9:46.85) finished 4-6. Raider Lucas Stein finished 12th junior Kyle Dombroski, who scooped pair of goals and added an assist. wake up one day and I will be a senior. at 10:17.88. Union’s Mobisa won his five ground balls and added an assist. Senior Blake Taylor and junior Owen Time flies by. One day these sopho- third event by crossing first in the 800 “It’s always a help having Owen Prybylski each netted a goal and mores will wake up and they all will at 1:55.87. Blue Devils Antonelli Colwell behind me. He literally picks sophomore Nicky Bond put in two be seniors and it will be the last time (1:59.54), Spencer Weigand (1:59.78) up every single ground ball no matter goals. Sophomore Jake Wornow had they will play at Kehler,” Leuthold and Triarsi (2:01.25) finished 11-13- where it is whether I win it or he does. two assists, while senior Matt McIlroy, said. 14, respectively. Cougar Ian Andrew Going over it in practice, my wing junior Mike Moriarty and freshman “I couldn’t thank my parents more finished 15th at 2:02.31. men are always there. With that long Devin McLane each added an assist. and my coaches for getting me where Cougars Jack Schetelich, Acacio pole, he can get all over the field,” Senior Co-Captain Toby Burgdorff I am today. My parents come to every Escada, Pete Gilligan and Josh Cadet Cash explained. made seven saves. single game. Coach Tuohy is coach- took second in the 4x400 with a time “He’s been working his butt off. “It’s definitely nostalgic being a ing me every single day and I know of 3:24.19, behind the Vikings at He’s a real tough kid. It’s just all of senior nowadays looking back to be- he’s trying to make me better. I 3:21.42. Blue Devils Greenspan, them. They are all resilient. They are ing a freshman and sophomore look- couldn’t have gone out on a better day Antonelli, McIntyre and Cameron all tough. They all love each other ing up at all the seniors and thinking I than today,” Bohlinger said. McLaughlin finished sixth at genuinely,” Blue Devil Head Coach never knew that I would be there. But “It was a great job by everybody, 3:27.096. Union’s Okolo crossed first Pat Tuohy said. now that it’s here, it’s crazy,” Cash great job by the seniors. Some of in the 110 hurdles at 14.83. Josh Ca- Leuthold notched four goals and said. these guys have been playing together det also finished third in the 200 with contributed an assist, so Senior Day “To go along with Jack, it certainly since third or fourth grade, so it’s a time of 22.54 and Greenspan crossed really worked out for him personally is nostalgic. When I was a sopho- crazy seeing them actually being a CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 as it did for Bohlinger, who put in a more, Chris As[lanian] told me I will CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

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Villani’s steady glove are seniors and they are graduating. It nection struck gold early in the fourth Kilkenny House 8 1 Deegan Roofing 8 0 Creative Industries I 8 1 blanked the Avengers in the top of the at second base keyed the Barmen’s goes fast,” Coach Tuohy said. quarter then Leuthold set up Prybylski Roselle American Legion 6 1 defensive effort. Cash won the opening face-off and one minute later. Bohlinger, on an Decorating Store 4 5 seventh, aided by the infield’s fourth Linwood Inn 4 3 Awnings Galore II 4 5 double play of the game. George Merlo Liberty Lighting 2 6 Contact 22, Cranford VFW 14 it took only one minute for Wornow assist from Dombroski, scored the Neil Kaufman (2 HRs), Jeff Balish 60+ B DIVISION (3B, HR, 4 RBI, 2 runs) Bill Early (3 50+ B DIVISION to feed Taylor on the first goal. Thirty final goal. TEAM W L (4-for-4, 2 triples), Ed Quinn (3 hits), six seconds later, Leuthold, with the “I couldn’t do it without my partner hits, 3B, HR, 3 runs. 2 RBI) Gary TEAM W L American Legion 5 4 Schaller (2 hits, 2 runs, HR, 3 RBI) led pitcher Neil Koch (3-for-3), Big Dave help of Colwell, netted his first goal. in crime, Bohlie [Bohlinger]. Owen Creative Industries Too 3 6 Contact Lens & Vision 5 2 the Decorators. Joe Brown, Chris Black Top Line 4 4 Rothenberg (3 hits, massive HR), and With 5:32 on the clock, Bond made Prybylski had a great finish that I fed DeBellis Associates 2 7 Kerry Gelb (triple, double) led CLV. Avengers 2 7 and Doc Henley Black (3-for-3) and Bad Brains 4 5 the score 3-0 with a diving shot. him on. Owen Colwell had a couple Ron Horinko and John Tomaine (2 hits Awnings Galore 4 5 For Cranford, Billy Hinkle, Juan Kilkenny 23, American Legion 9 Cranford VFW 2 4 Cash won the opening face-off of of great looks for me. Everyone really each) led the Avengers. Moreno and Vic Trindade all recorded the second quarter and with only 11 had a great day and we could come Kilkenny House exploded for 32 hits. 50+ C DIVISION 3 for 4 nights. Ed Klecan (4 hits), and Al Feigenbaum, Creative I 22, Awnings II 7 seconds off the clock, Moriarty fed out with a 10-1 finish,” Leuthold said. Ten Creative players were perfect at TEAM W L Top Line 19, AJ Jersey 18 Leuthold, who notched an influential Senior Day may have been com- Don Montefusco, Rich Polonitza, Neil Riverside Inn 5 2 In a wild extra inning game, Top Grandstand, Bob D’Meo and Gary the plate including Dana Kimmel (3R), Driftwood Bar & Grill II 4 4 stuff shot. pleted but there would still be more Tom Straniero (3R, 2RBI), Joe AJ Jersey 2 7 Line held off a frantic comeback by the “Nothing better than cutting down, work to do for the Blue Devils, who Wiese (all with 3 hits) led Kilkenny. D&K Associates 0 7 Jersey Boys. The final out was re- For the Legion, Ray Pelesko and Johnny Massimino (3R, 2RBI) Joe DePierro, having the goalie seeing it. That’s will be running the gauntlet with No. Dennis Watson (3RBI), Frank DeLuca corded at home plate with Don Amato had three hits each. Roselle Am. Leg. 22, Liberty 9 Montefusco throwing to Lou Collins to probably one of my favorite goals,” 2 seed Ridgewood next, possibly fol- (3RBI), Bill Reichle, Karl Grossmann Ed Kushner (4 hits), Pat Mooney, Leuthold explained. lowed by the No. 3 seed to get to a (HR, 3RBI), Steve Ferro and Brian nail the potential tying run. Bill PUBLIC NOTICE Harold Zayas, Bruce Claytor and Ed McCormack (7 hits), Ron Kulik, Bob With the help of Wornow, Bohlinger showdown for the title with top- Williams. For AG II, Bobby Lorincz Lubas (3 hits each), Jeff Baier (HR), got into the scoring act and made the seeded Bridgewater-Raritan. But with TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS was 3-for-3 (2R), while Tom Frierson D’Meo, John Kennedy and Bob Greco Gene Antonucci (stellar defense) and (4 hits apiece) led the Top Liners. Paul score 5-0 at the half. Leuthold scored the Union County Tournament cham- PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN (HR, 2R, 3RBI), Angelo Melillo, Ray pitcher Jerry Green led Roselle. Walt off McLane’s assist early in the third pionship victory over then No. 2 that the following Ordinance was passed Meigs (RBI) and Pete Osborn (RBI) Scheuermann (5-for-5, 2 RBI), Marc on first reading by the Township Council of Patrylo homered for LLG. Marotta and Ken Shea (3 hits, 2 RBI quarter then Bond upped the score to ranked Summit, they are aware that it the Township of Scotch Plains, County of each banged out two hits. Bad Brains 18, Awnings 17 American L. 8, Decorating Store 5 each) AJ Jersey. 7-0 with 2:28 showing. Will Wrede, could be done. Union, New Jersey on the 17th of MAY Bad Brains trailed by 6 runs in the Roselle A.L. 17, Bad Brains 9 assisted by Matt Comini, scored the “We can play with anybody and I 2016, and that said Ordinance will be con- Chris Paterek led the Legion with three first frame then won in the final inning. sidered for final adoption at a meeting of hits. George Merlo (2 hits, 2B, run), Pat Pat Mooney (4 four hits), Eddie think we proved that in the county Ken Zeidner(5 RBI, 2-2BH), Jose Rodriguez, Jeff Baier, Bruce Claytor, finals. I think we proved it today. We the said Township Council to be held in the Ahern (2 hits, 2B, RBI) and Joe Santana, Fred Marchev and Keith Council Chambers, 430 Park Avenue, on Mitarotonda (3B, 2 RBI) led the D-Men. Bob Colaneri and Dave Wayman (mul- Union Edges Vikings had our hiccups but I think we played the 14th day of JUNE 2016 at 7:00 p.m., at McDede (4 hits each), Carrie Cash tiple hits each) and pitcher Mel well. We are going to come out strong which time and place a public hearing will Kilkenny House 23, Awnings II 6 (3BH, 2 RBI) with 3 hits as did Ray be held prior to final passage of said Ordi- Kilkenny clouted 31 hits and was led Keuscher (3 hits, triple) led the Le- In UCT Boys Track against Bridgewater. I can’t wait for DiMaggio (HR, 4 RBI), and Victor gion. Carrie Cash (3 hits, 3 RBI), and that game. I think everybody is going nance and all interested persons will be by Ron Kulik and Rich Kovach both Paredes (2 big walks) led Bad Brains. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 given an opportunity to be heard concern- going 4-for-4. Tom Frierson, Gary Joe Kenney, Fred Marchev, Jose to be ready to play them too. We will ing the same. Copies of said Ordinance Neil Granstrand (5-for-5), Tom Breen Santana and Keith McDede (HR, 2BH, seventh at 22.65. can be obtained from the Township Clerk’s Cuttler and Tom Pasko (2 hits each) (4-for-4), and Gary Cuttler and Tom have a great run this end of the sea- and Ray Meigs (3 RBI) led AG II. 3 RBIs) all had 2 hits for Bad Brains. New Providence Pioneer Josh son,” Leuthold said. Office at any time prior to final adoption at Colandro (each 3 hits) led Awnings. no cost to any member of the general Creative I 16 DeBellis 3 Awnings Galore 21, D&K 9 Ornovitz won the pole vault with a “I couldn’t agree more with Bran- Linda’s Inn II 10, D&K 8 Awnings plated 6 runs in the 4th clearance of 13-6, while Governor public who requests same. Steve Ferro (4 hits), Joe Massimino Orlando Lopez (HR) and Rich Krov don. When we won the Summit game, and Brian Williams (3 hits apiece), inning. Bruce Crawford (5-for-5, 6 Livingston Highlanders Brian that gave us momentum coming into ORDINANCE 2016-13 (3 hits) paced the Linda attack. RBI), Bill Hillyer (5 hits), John Rubinstein and Nick Deluca (both at AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Tom Lombardi (2 hits, 4 RBI) and Deegan Roofing 11, Linwood 9 the postseason. We know we can hang Geoff Polston (3-run HR) led the Cre- Campanella (4 hits, 3 RBI) and Kevin 13-0) placed 2-3. Cougars Trey Pas- with any team. We played some of the SECTION 2-25, FEES FOR John Garced (3 hits), Marty Marks, Walsh (3-for-3, pulled hamstring in cal and Mark Lynch (both at 12-6) SERVICES, AT SUBSECTION ators. Doug Fischer, Scott Mugele, Steve hardest teams in New Jersey, out of 2-25.5, “FEES OF ESCORT Creative Too 13 Avengers 7 4th) led Awnings. placed 4-5 and Blue Devil Brian Barba, Marty Bernstein and Pete Riverside Inn 17, AJ Jersey 4 state teams like IMG. Coach Tuohy, SERVICE,” OF THE CODE OF For the Avengers, Phil Fink (triple, Appolito (2 hits apiece) led Deegan. Callahan took sixth at 11-6. Coach Boomer all coming out here THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH Mario Fastiggi (outstanding pitch- PLAINS. double), Joe Brown (triple), Paul Brody, Jeff Villani and Mike DiRienzo (3 hits Viking Perry Christie won the triple every single day. They are working Rich Krov (HR, double), Peter Gelesky ing), John McClung (super outfield de- jump with a distance of 47-10. Blue hard for us and we are working hard BOZENA LACINA, RMC and Teo Fernandez (3-for-3) had mul- fense, 3 hits, 4 RBI), Joe Hrubash (4 Devil Nick Lawrie took sixth at 42- Municipal Clerk hits), Paul Newton (3 RBI) and 7 other for them,” Bohlinger said. 1 T - 5/26/16, The Times Fee: $28.05 tiple-hit games. WTA Singles Ladder 3.75, followed by Cougar Addison “That’s something we’ve known players with two hits got Riverside flow- Chang at 41-10.5 and Raiders Ben all year that we could do. It’s a matter PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Rankings as of May 22: ing. Mark Marotta (3 hits, HR) led AJ. Powell (41-2.5) and Josh Hammond Anyone interested in joining the Contact 8, Linda’s Driftwood II 7 of putting them together,” Coach BOROUGH OF GARWOOD Winning pitcher Neil Koch ripped (40-9.5). Rahway’s Jordan West won Tuohy said. “Going forward, you just Westfield Tennis Association ladder the discus by more than 40 feet with NOTICE OF LIEN SALE OF PROPERTY FOR UNPAID TAXES, the winning hit in the bottom of the 7th. got to win by one.” ASSESSMENT OR OTHER MUNICIPAL CHARGES e-mail: [email protected] a behemoth toss of 181-3. Blue Dev- 1 Mike Kahn* (2-0) Kerry Gelb and Dave Rothenberg Montclair 0 0 1 0 1 Notice is hereby given that the following described real property situated in the Borough 2 Jeff Lox* (2-0) blasted CLV home runs. Bobby Beiner, ils Coston O’Brien (122-11) and Ben Westfield 3 2 2 3 10 Buontempo (119-1) placed 7-10, of Garwood, County of Union, on which taxes and other municipal charges for the year 3 Justin Goldman* (0-1) Ken Zierler (gunned out 2 men at home) 2015 remain unpaid, will be sold by the undersigned at Public Auction on Tuesday, June 4 Francis Adriaens* (1-1) and the ageless George Merlo (stellar while Raider Alex Skowronski placed 21, 2016 at 10:00a.m, in the Council Chambers of Borough Hall, 403 South Avenue, 5 Tuyen Diep* infield defense) assisted in a total team 11th at 118-2. Probitas Verus Honos Garwood, New Jersey for the amounts of the 2015 municipal liens chargeable against the 6 Ilia Bouchouev* same. 7 Jeff Brinker* (1-0) effort for the Lensmakers. Said properties will be sold subject to redemption at the lowest rate of interest but not 8 Jonathan Jacobs* (1-0) Deegan Roofing 20, Liberty 0 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE to exceed 18% per annum. The payment for liens purchased shall be made prior to the 9 Stuart Glassmith* (0-1) Pete Appolito tossed the shutout. conclusion of the sale by cash, cashier’s check or money order or the property will be 10 Joshua Suri* (0-1) Roofers Doug Fischer, James Nardello, SUMMARY OR SYNOPSIS OF 2015 AUDIT REPORT resold. Any parcel of real property, for which there is no purchaser, will be sold to the OF TOWN OF WESTFIELD AS REQUIRED BY N.J.S.A. 40A:5-7 11 Todd Arky* (0-1) Kevin Spellman and Joe DiFabio were Borough of Garwood at 18% per annum. The Borough of Garwood makes no represen- 12 Chad Wagenheim COMBINED COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEETS tation as to whether the properties being sold are under the protection of bankruptcy laws. 13 Hayden Horowitz* (1-1) all 3-for-3. Tom Ulichny had a couple In the event a lien is sold on a property under Bankruptcy protection, the purchaser shall 14 Baljit Singh* (1-1) of hits for LLG. DECEMBER DECEMBER be entitled to a refund of the money paid without interest. 15 Eugene Prystupa* (2-1) Cranford VFW 10, Top Line 7 31, 2015 31, 2014 Industrial Properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act 16 Mike Blom* (0-2) Cranford opened up a 9-2 lead after (N.J.S.A. 58: 10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58: 10A-1 et ASSETS 17 Steve Parker three innings aided by a 2-run double seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13: 1K-6 et seq.) In addition, the 18 Umang Shastri Cash and Investments $20,719,149.92 $15,621,031.08 municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser 19 Jason Krauss by Billy Hinkle. For VFW, Nick Pace, Taxes, Assessments and Liens Receivable 1,529,962.65 1,537,855.85 who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. 20 Richard Pardo Bob Ghiretti and Frank Verducci all Property Acquired for Taxes-Assessed Value 312,720.00 312,720.00 IN THE EVENT THE OWNER IS ON ACTIVE DUTY WITH THE MILITARY, THE 21 Ren Gao went 2 for 3. The Vets turned 4 double Accounts Receivable 2,221,172.84 1,921,285.32 COLLECTOR SHOULD BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY. 22 Ravi Motwani plays and benefited from two Verducci Fixed Capital 1,956,443.67 1,956,443.67 At any time before the sale the Collector may receive payment of the amount due on 23 Erik Bronander any property with all interest and costs incurred by cash, cashier’s check or money critical catches on sinking line drives. Fixed Capital - Authorized and Uncompleted 4,890,000.00 4,890,000.00 24 Parag Patel Ron Kulik led Top Line with 3 hits. Deferred Charges to Future Taxation- order. The names shown below are as they appear in the tax duplicate and do not 25 Gene Hodges General Capital Fund 24,923,584.51 21,040,780.55 necessarily mean that these parties are the present owners of the property. 26 Steve Mehler PUBLIC NOTICE Deferred Charges to Revenue of Succeeding Year 1,462.60 1,462.60 BLK LOT OWNER OF RECORD ADDRESS TOTAL 27 Adam Schultz* (0-1) Fixed Assets 43,415,144.00 42,910,845.00 614 22HILARCZYK, HS-TR c/o REYES, L 201 HICKORY AVE 3,064.87 28 Jordan Ast NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT 29 Clark Biggers Sandra Bruns, Tax Collector FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TOTAL ASSETS $99,969,640.19 $90,192,424.07 30 Albert Gorospe BY THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD 2 T - 5/26/16 & 6/2/16, The Leader Fee: $116.28 31 George Danenhauer LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND FUND BALANCES RESOLUTION 16-05-66 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE *=Match played reporting period Bonds and Notes Payable $23,768,500.00 $22,456,509.00 (x-y) = Wins/Losses CONTRACTOR: Suplee Clooney & Improvement Authorizations 2,654,633.50 1,283,506.06 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Company, 308 East Broad Street, Other Liabilities and Special Funds 11,691,504.45 8,519,284.82 DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES MATCH RESULTS: Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Amortization of Debt for Fixed Capital 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 Kahn d. Horowitz 6-1, 6-1 NATURE OF SERVICE: Special Ac- Acquired or Authorized 4,273,443.67 3,988,443.67 TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 Prystupa d. Blom 8-5 counting services/Fanwood Crossing III Reserve for Certain Assets Receivable 3,458,254.40 3,500,542.94 Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 Brinker d. Blom 6-1, 6-1 PERIOD: For a period ending no later Fund Balance 10,708,160.17 7,533,292.58 A.M. on 6/7/16, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified under Kahn d. Adriaens 6-2, 6-0 than December 31, 2016 Investment in General Fixed Assets 43,415,144.00 42,910,845.00 N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Singh d. Prystupa 10-3 AMOUNT: Not to exceed $4,000.00 Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey Prystupa d. Schultz 10-5 A copy of the Resolution and Contract TOTAL LIABILITIES, RESERVES 08625; for: Diep - Bouchouev 3-6, 6-2, 5-6 (tie) relating to the services are on file and AND FUND BALANCE $99,969,640.19 $90,192,424.07 Maintenance Stormwater Facilities Restoration Contract, North-2016, Various Lox d. Goldman 7-5 available for public inspection in the office Routes, North Region, Counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic Sussex, Jacobs d. Glassmith 0-6, 6-3, 18-16 of the Borough Clerk. COMPARATIVE STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Union & Warren-including and North of Route 57; 100% State; DP No: 15464 Lox d. Arky 9-7 Eleanor McGovern AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE - CURRENT FUND Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c. Adriaens d. Suri 7-5, 6-0 Borough Administrator/Clerk 127); N.J.A.C. 17:27. Horowitz d. Singh 10-3 1 T - 5/26/16, The Times Fee: $17.85 YEAR 2015 YEAR 2014 Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME REALIZED Disclosure of Political Contribution Form prior to contract award. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, Fund Balance Utilized $167,172.00 $906,023.18 Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontrac- BOROUGH OF GARWOOD Miscellaneous - From Other Than Local tors prior to contract award or authorization. BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY Property Tax Levies 12,980,927.77 12,526,018.99 Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Collection of Delinquent Taxes and Department of Labor, Division of Wage and hour Compliance at the time of bid. The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally Tax Title Liens 1,439,587.23 1,413,780.14 Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the County of Union, State Collection of Current Tax Levy 163,344,969.94 157,581,190.38 Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe of New Jersey on May 24, 2016 and the 20-day period of limitation within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be commenced, as TOTAL INCOME $177,932,656.94 $172,427,012.69 follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of EXPENDITURES payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected this statement. Copies of the full ordinance are available at no cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s office for members of the general public who request the Budget Expenditures $39,964,564.13 $39,288,133.09 (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: County Taxes 39,544,431.91 38,003,747.31 following locations: Local School Taxes 93,404,426.00 90,364,174.00 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt 70 West BOND ORDINANCE NO. 16-09 Special Improvement District Tax 409,757.00 409,605.00 Mt. Arlington, New Jersey 07856 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS Other Expenditures 1,450,174.54 1,584,903.83 973-601-6690 856-486-6623 3 T - 5/19/16, 5/26/16 and 6/2/16, The Leader Fee: $165.24 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN, BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF TOTAL EXPENDITURES $174,773,353.58 $169,650,563.23 GARWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $445,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO Excess in Revenue $3,159,303.36 $2,776,449.46 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE APPROPRIATE VARIOUS GRANTS, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO Fund Balance, January 1 6,590,891.36 4,720,465.08 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPRO- PRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- $9,750,194.72 $7,496,914.54 NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, TION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS Less: Utilization as Anticipated Revenue 167,172.00 906,023.18 The purposes, appropriations, bonds/notes authorized and grants appropriated in this Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn, Collector of Taxes of the Borough Fund Balance, December 31 $9,583,022.72 $6,590,891.36 multipurpose bond ordinance are as follows: of Fanwood, County of Union will sell at public auction on THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2016 in the Mayor and Council chambers at the Borough Municipal Building, 75 North Martine SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the morning or at such later time and COMPARATIVE STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS A. Resurfacing of the following roads in the Borough as the 2016 Road Improvement place to which said sale may be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE Project (including drainage, sidewalk, curb and driveway apron improvements, where assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective SWIMMING POOL UTILITY OPERATING FUND necessary): parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable against said YEAR 2015 YEAR 2014 lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed to the 16th Hickory Avenue (from East Street to Lexington Avenue) day of June 2016. West Street (from Spruce Avenue to Beech Avenue) REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME REALIZED Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of Depending upon the contract price and other exigent circumstances, and upon Fund Balanced Utilized $ 58,745.00 $ 117,425.00 municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, approval by the Borough Council, there may be additions to or deletions from the Collection of Pool Fees 1,178,491.73 1,146,244.28 together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest aforesaid list. It is hereby determined and stated that said roads being improved are of Miscellaneous From Other Than Pool Fees 45,360.09 21,714.63 rate of interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other TOTAL INCOME $ 1,282,596.82 $ 1,285,383.91 (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, as amended; the “Local method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. Properties Bond Law”). EXPENDITURES for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Borough of Fanwood at an interest rate of 18%. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $300,000 Budget Expenditures: At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with State Grant Appropriated $180,000 Operating $ 747,755.00 $ 821,797.00 interest and costs. Payments must be in the form of cash, certified check or money order. Down Payment Appropriated $ 6,000 Capital Improvements 5,000.00 5,000.00 Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act Bonds and Notes Authorized $114,000 Debt Service 376,790.00 357,740.00 (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et Period of Usefulness 10 years Deferred Charges and Regulatory Expenditures 41,500.00 42,100.00 seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.) In addition, the B. Resurfacing of Center Street (Phase I). TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 1,171,045.00 $ 1,226,637.00 municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $145,000 Excess in Revenue $ 111,551.82 $ 58,746.91 In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the County Grant Appropriated $ 65,000 Fund Balance, January 1 478,014.68 536,692.77 Tax Collector should be notified immediately. Down Payment Appropriated $ 4,000 $ 589,566.50 $595,439.68 The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 76,000 Period of Usefulness 10 years Decreased by: BLK LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION TOTAL ——————————————————————————— Utilized by Swimming Pool Operating Budget 58,745.00 117,425.00 14 2 MAGLIARO, DANIELLE 220 N MARTINE AVENUE 14,144.28 Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $445,000 24 9.01 FELA, DEBRA 167 PLEASANT AVE 2,989.77 Fund Balance, December 31 $ 530,821.50 $ 478,014.68 Aggregate Grants Appropriated $245,000 28 5 HERRMANN, JOHN ET ALL 168 MIDWAY AVE 11,621.63 Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 10,000 49 6.01 SCHMIEDE, MARTIN & LIESELOTTE 351 TERRILL RD 4,465.16 RECOMMENDATIONS Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $190,000 49 12 LAMBERTSEN, ROBERT C/OLOUISE 3 NORTH AVE 8,769.11 NONE 55 19 CHABAD OF UNION COUNTY 193 SOUTH AVENUE 229.00 Section 20 Costs: $48,400 69 5 383 SOUTH AVE LLC 383 SOUTH AVENUE 20,696.04 Average Useful Life: 10 years The above summary or synopsis was prepared from the report of audit of the Town of 74 5 JASON, BEVERLY 96 N GLENWOOD RD 2,908.37 Westfield, County of Union, for the calendar year 2015. This report of audit submitted by This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. 86 4 MILEWITS, MARTIN M 71 SECOND ST 1,088.71 Suplee, Clooney & Company, Registered Municipal Accountants and Certified Public Christina M. Ariemma, RMC 116 21 SHADY LANE LLC 42 SHADY LANE 2,374.12 Accountants, is on file at the Town Clerk’s office and may be inspected by any interested Municipal Clerk 116 70 JONES JILL J 33 TRENTON AVENUE 623.36 person. Borough of Garwood Claire J. Gray Colleen M. Huehn County of Union Town Clerk Collector of Taxes State of New Jersey 1 T - 5/26/16, The Leader Fee: $171.36 4 T - 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9/16, The Times Fee: $314.16 1 T - 5/26/16, The Leader Fee: $107.10 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 26, 2016 Page 19 Peyton's YARD SALE Probitas Verus Honos Multi-family Yard Sale CLASSIFIEDS Saturday, June 4th, 2016 Peek at the Week Rain Date: Sunday, June 5th from 9:00-3:00 PUBLIC NOTICE DEYCI’S CLEANING SERVICES VACATION LOT FOR SALE In Politics Are you tired? Let me help you! 195 Tudor Oval TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS BUILDABLE LOT IN Westfield, New Jersey By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times Experience & Excellent Work BOND ORDINANCE Residential, Apartments, FAWN LAKE FOREST-POCONOS. Household items, Furniture, Trump Leads Clinton In New ervations that we may be going too STATEMENT AND SUMMARY Commercial, Offices VACATION COMMUNITY WITH Clothes and Yard items Free Estimates 100% Guaranteed 2 LAKES, BEACH AREA, Rasmussen Reports Poll far, too fast,” Mr. O’Scanlon said. The bond ordinance, the summary terms ASIAN ANTIQUES WANTED A new Rasmussen Reports Poll “Many employers have told us that of which are included herein, has been References Available INDOOR/OUTDOOR POOLS, finally adopted by the Township Council of (908) 510-2542 shows presumptive Republican Presi- the increase will kill entry level job CLUBHOUSE. $10,000 OR BEST All Other Antiques Welcome. the Township of Scotch Plains, in the High Prices Paid for Asian Antiques dential nominee Donald Trump has creation. That debate will rage on. County of Union, State of New Jersey on OFFER-MOTIVATED SELLER. jumped into the lead over likely Gen- But ignored so far in all maelstrom is May 17, 2016 and the 20-day period of Library Friends List [email protected] North Plainfield Antique Gallery limitation within which a suit, action or 1006 RT22 E. North Plainfield, NJ eral Election Democratic Party nomi- any talk of the staggering impact this Book Sale Dates APARTMENT FOR RENT nee Hillary Clinton . move will have in the already over- proceeding questioning the validity of such Ask for Joseph (973) 641-8053 stressed New Jersey state budget.” ordinance can be commenced, as pro- CRANFORD — The Friends of Westfield, NJ - 2BR, 2ND floor, Mr. Trump leads Mrs. Clinton 42 vided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to the Cranford Public Library invite HOME HEALTH AIDE He said testimony from ARC and run from the date of the first publication of near train station $1400 incl percent to 37 percent among likely members of the community to visit U.S. voters. Another 13 percent said mental healthcare providers estimated this statement. Copies of the full ordinance utilities and ac. Available now! Certified Aide seeks position to a phased in minimum wage of $15 are available at no cost and during regular their used book sale in the Friendly (908) 654-5737 care for sick or elderly during the they prefer another candidate, while business hours, at the Clerk’s office for Book Cellar at the Cranford Public 7 percent say they were undecided, “would have a shocking $250-mil- night or days. Good References. members of the general public who re- Library. HOUSE CLEANING (973) 763-1438 or (201) 407-1903 according to the poll, which was taken lion effect on their budgets. If the quest the same. The summary of the terms state isn’t picking up that tab then of such bond ordinance follows: The sale will take place Wednes- Tired? No time to clean your house among 1,000 likely voters on May 17 day, June 8, from 4 to 8:30 p.m.; CHEAP JUNK REMOVAL and 18. The poll had a margin-of- they have no idea how to plug the TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE or apartment? I will do it for you. hole.” TO AUTHORIZE THE UNDER- Thursday and Friday, June 9 and 10, Excellent references. Free CALL or TEXT error of three percentage points. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, A NBC News / Survey Monkey New Overtime Rule May Backfire TAKING OF VARIOUS IM- Estimates! Viviane (973) 703-4871 (908) 718-6730 Into Less News and Fewer Jobs PROVEMENTS TO THE June 11, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. poll, released a day earlier, showed SCOTCH HILLS CLUBHOUSE Items for sale will include more Guaranteed lowest price A new rule governing overtime pay IN, BY AND FOR THE TOWN- FREELANCERS WANTED the pair in a dead heat. Mrs. Clinton than 10,000 adult and children’s led Mr. Trump, 48 percent to 45 per- for employees will create disruption SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS, IN Strong, detail-oriented writers All labor provided at small newspapers and likely lead to THE COUNTY OF UNION, books, as well as CDs, DVDs and cent, just outside the poll’s 1.2-per- STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO with professional demeanor more job cutbacks, National News- recorded books. Prices will range from Reading is Good For You centage point margin of error. APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF 25 cents to $2, except for a few spe- needed to cover local paper Association President Chip $565,000 TO PAY THE COST Judge Dismisses Charges for cially-marked items. Saturday will be government meetings. Must be Man Flying Trump Flags Hutcheson, publisher of The Times- THEREOF, TO MAKE A able to meet deadlines, know Leader in Princeton, Ky., said last DOWN PAYMENT, TO AU- Bag Day; customers will be able to A municipal court judge dismissed THORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF how to write a lead, and take week in a press release. fill a bag with books for just $8. charges last week against a West Long BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH The library is located at 224 Wal- an active interest in their beats The new rule, which will go into APPROPRIATION AND TO Branch man flying flags in support of nut Avenue, Cranford. The entrance in order to develop news presumptive Republican Party Presi- effect December 1, sets the threshold PROVIDE FOR THE ISSU- stories. Please email for overtime eligibility at $913 a week ANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- to the sale is through the side door, dential nominee Donald Trump, TION NOTES IN ANTICIPA- resume and clips to: or $47,476 a year. Employees earn- just off the main parking lot. The sale nj.com has reported. TION OF THE ISSUANCE OF will be wheelchair-accessible. Pro- ing an annual wage under the thresh- SUCH BONDS. [email protected] “This matter is dismissed. I’ve ceeds will benefit the library. goleader.com/subscribe looked at the ordinance as well and I old will be required to report their Purpose(s): Undertaking various im- agree with counsel it’s somewhat vague time on a weekly basis and employers provements to the Scotch Hills Clubhouse PUBLIC NOTICE as to whether the flag applies or not,” will be required to pay time-and-a- in, by and for the Township. half for hours over 40 each week. Appropriation: $565,000 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Judge Louis Garippo, Jr. said. “So in ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Available positions the interest of justice, this is dismissed.” NNA represents 2,400 members Bonds/Notes Authorized: $538,000 across America, primarily small-town Grants (if any) Appropriated: $ -0- PLEASE BE ADVISED, that the Zoning in the Town of Westfield Joseph Hornick, a former Long Section 20 Costs: $65,000 Board of Adjustment of the Township of Branch firefighter, was ticketed in and family-owned newspapers. Mr. Useful Life: 10 years Scotch Plains will hold a public hearing Hutcheson said the impact upon news March on charges he violated the Bozena Lacina June 9, 2016, at 7:30 pm., Municipal CROSSING GUARDS borough’s ordinance limiting the dis- coverage will be felt immediately. Township Clerk Building, 430 Park Avenue, First Floor play of political lawn signs to within “The Labor Department failed to Township of Scotch Plains Council Chambers to hear the application County of Union of Ashbrook Realty, LLC, 1610 & 1620 WANTED 30 days of an election. do its job for a decade by creating Raritan Road, Block 14001, Lots 1 & 2, R- more graduated adjustments that small State of New Jersey “Let the flags fly. Let ‘em fly,” Mr. 1 T - 5/26/16, The Times Fee: $47.94 1 Zone who proposes to construct a new Hornick said after court. “You take businesses could live with. Then it health care facility on the aforementioned decided to try to force the small busi- PUBLIC NOTICE property, modernize the existing Ashbrook The Town of Westfield has immediate openings for my freedom away, I’d rather sit in jail, nursing facility, remove the existing two- bottom line.” ness economy to leap the whole chasm TOWN OF WESTFIELD story famed dwelling and an existing one- new crossing guards. Current starting salary is The town’s borough council is now in a single bound. Its ruling fails to PLANNING BOARD story masonry building, and construct three new buildings in three phases, contrary to $19.75 an hour. in the process of drawing up a new recognize the realities of a slow-grow- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ing business climate...,” he said. the following Zoning Ordinances: ordinance to address the issue of the PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that on Mon- Section 23-3.5, R-1 Residence Zone: clutter of political signs around elec- The NNA has expressed support day, June 6, 2016 at 7:30 PM in the Town a. Permitted Primary Uses Qualifications for position include: tion time without stomping on for HR 4773, which would require of Westfield Municipal Building, Council Use Variance for healthcare facility not - Is a citizen and resident of this State anyone’s First Amendment rights. the agency to carry out a more effec- Chambers, 425 East Broad Street, permitted in a residential zone tive analysis of the effect of its rule Westfield, New Jersey, a PUBLIC HEAR- Section 23-3.4A, Schedule of Lot, Yard - Is sound in body and of good health O’Scanlon Says Higher Min. ING will be held by the Planning Board of and Building Regulations: Wage Will Kill Entry Level Mkt. upon small businesses, nonprofits and the Town of Westfield for site plan and Column 11a Lot Coverage (%), Max. - Is of good moral character State Assemblyman Declan public employers. variance approvals (Sections 17.02C7e: Allowed: 40%, Proposed: 54% O’Scanlon (R-13th, Red Bank), the off-street parking – 24 parking spaces re- Column 12 Number of Stories, Max. Al- To obtain an application, and to further discuss job Republican budget officer, testified quired, none provided (18 space increase lowed: 2-1/2 stories, Proposed: 5 stories PUBLIC NOTICE in parking deficiency)) and such other vari- Column 13 Building Height (ft.), Max responsibilities and duties, contact Lt. Jason McErlean in Trenton before the Senate Labor ances, relief and/or waivers that may be Allowed: 35 feet, Proposed: 65 feet to Roof Committee last week on a bill, S-15, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS required upon an analysis of the plans and by plan 68 feet to Parapet by plan. of the Traffic Safety Bureau at 908-789-6068 sponsored by Senate President ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT testimony at the PUBLIC HEARING on the Section 23-2.3, Regulations Appli- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Application submitted by the Applicant, cable to All Zones: Stephen Sweeney (D-3rd, Gloucester) North Jersey Lash 2, LLC d/b/a Amazing d. No front yard shall be used for open and Senator Joseph Vitale (D-19th, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that on Thurs- Lash Studio, for the property located at storage of boats, trailers, vehicles or equip- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Woodbridge), that would raise the day, June 9, 2016 at 7:30 PM in the Council 225 East Broad Street, Block 2405, Lot 20 ment except for passenger automobile state’s minimum wage to $10.10 per Chambers, first floor, Municipal Building, on the Tax Map of the Town of Westfield. parking on driveways. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New The property is owned by John Franks Section 23-2.3, Regulations Applicable BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY hour, and eventually to $15. Jersey, a Public Hearing will be held by the Realty Co. and is located in the CBD Zone. to All Zones: “The debate to date has focused on Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Town- The Applicant is seeking to occupy ap- 1.3 No off-street parking space shall be The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally the potential impact of this policy on ship of Scotch Plains for site plan and proximately 1,885 square feet of former located within a required front yard in any adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains, in the County of the destruction it may inflict on the variance approvals (Section 23-3.5a, use retail space to operate a beauty salon/eye zone. Union, State of New Jersey on May 17, 2016 and the 20-day period of limitation within variance for a health-care facility in a resi- lash studio. Exterior building renovations The Applicant is also requesting any and which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be entry level job market. Even non- dential district; Section 23-3.4a, lot cover- and signs are proposed. all variances deemed to be necessary at commenced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the partisan supporters of the previous age, 40% maximum, 54% proposed; Sec- When the case is called you may appear the time of the hearing, including any other first publication of this statement. Copies of the full ordinance are available at no cost and minimum wage hike have serious res- tion 23-3.4a, building height (stories), 2.5 either in person or by agent or attorney and waivers, exceptions, interpretations and during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s office for members of the general public who stories maximum, and proposed 3-story present any objections which you may other relief necessary to allow Applicant’s request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: 47-foot high assisted living community have to the granting of this Application. A proposed use of the property. TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC NOTICE building fronting Raritan Road, a 4-story copy of the Application materials are on file All interested persons may be present PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDI-TIONAL 60-foot high skilled nursing facility (nurs- and available for PUBLIC INSPECTION in and be heard. The file pertaining to this OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY, NEW INFORMA- TOWN OF WESTFIELD ing home) located in the middle of the PLANNING BOARD the office of the Town Engineer, 959 North application is in the Office of the Zoning TION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT AND NEW AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES, properties, and a 5-story 68-foot high sub- Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey, dur- Board of Adjustment and available for pub- INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, IN, BY AND FOR Please take notice that an application acute rehabilitation center building located ing that office’s normal business hours. lic inspection during regular office hours. THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, has been filed with the Westfield Planning in the rear of the properties; Section 23- HEHL & HEHL, P.C. Shannon Rapant STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $1,601,500 TO Board regarding the above referenced 3.4a, building height (feet), 35 feet maxi- Attorneys for the Applicant Secretary to the Board PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHO- property owned by Colin Jenkins. The ap- mum, where building heights of 47 feet, 60 1 T - 5/26/16, The Leader Fee: $35.19 1 T - 5/26/16, The Times Fee: $46.92 RIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION plication is for preliminary and final site feet and 68 feet are proposed) and such AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION plan approval for subdivision of the prop- other variances, relief and/or waivers that PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. erty (with variances from the terms and may be required upon an analysis of the provisions of Westfield Zoning Ordinance plans and testimony at the PUBLIC HEAR- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS The purposes, appropriations and bonds/notes authorized in this multipurpose bond ordinance are as follows: seeking relief from – if applicable) as fol- ING on the Application submitted by the BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY lows: Applicant/Owner, Ashbrook Realty, LLC, SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS Section 11.07(E)(7) – Minimum Rear for the properties located at 1610 & 1620 The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally Yard Raritan Road (extension of Terrill Road), adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains, in the County of A. Undertaking of the following improvements: (i) reconstruction of Byrd Avenue, (ii) Section 11.07(E)(1) – Minimum Gross Block 14001, Lots 1 & 2 on the Tax Map of Union, State of New Jersey on May 17, 2016 and the 20-day period of limitation within design phase for the installation of guide rails on Glenside Avenue (Section 4), (iii) tree Area the Township of Scotch Plains. The prop- which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be root control and sidewalk replacement at various locations and (iv) the 2016 Road Section 11.07(E)(2) – Minimum Area erties are located in the R-1 Zone and the commenced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the Improvement Program at various locations, as set forth on a list on file with the Township with the first 143 feet of depth Applicant is proposing to construct a new first publication of this statement. Copies of the full ordinance are available at no cost and Clerk and hereby approved and incorporated herein by this reference thereto. Depending Such other variances as may be re- health-care facility. The Applicant proposes during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s office for members of the general public who upon the contract price and other exigent circumstances, and upon approval by the quired. to remove the existing two-story framed request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: Township Council, there may be additions to or deletions from the list referred to in clause (iv) of the preceding sentence. It is hereby determined and stated that the roads being The applicant seeks preliminary and fi- dwelling and an existing one-story ma- TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUISITION OF NEW improved are of “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local nal site plan approval to subdivide the sonry building with a courtyard area, and ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY, NEW Bond Law (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, as amended; existing lot into two new building lots and to construct three new buildings in three COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT, NEW INFOR- the “Local Bond Law”). two construct a new home on each new lot. phases: Phase 1, the Applicant proposes MATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT AND A NEW FIRE ENGINE AND The variances requested are in refer- to construct a subacute rehabilitation cen- NEW AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 762,000 ence to premises located at 142 Linden ter building located in the rear of the Sub- AND EQUIPMENT, IN, BY AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH Down Payment Appropriated $ 36,300 Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey and also ject Property; Phase 2, the Applicant pro- PLAINS, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 725,700 known as Block 2204, Lot 15 on the Tax poses to construct a building fronting APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $1,640,500 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, Period of Usefulness 10 years Map. This application is now on the Raritan Road to serve an assisted living TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF B. Undertaking of storm sewer improvements at various locations. Secretary’s calendar and the public hear- community; and Phase 3, the Applicant BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR ing has been ordered for Monday evening, proposes to construct a skilled nursing THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 15,000 June 6, 2016 at 7:30 PM prevailing time, facility (nursing home). The total number THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. Down Payment Appropriated $ 720 at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad of beds at the facility will be 240 beds, with Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 14,280 The purposes, appropriations and bonds/notes authorized in this multipurpose Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, at 244 parking spaces. Period of Usefulness 40 years which time you may appear either in per- When the case is called you may appear bond ordinance are as follows: C. Undertaking of the following improvements: (i) bank stabilization at the Ashbrook son or by attorney, and present any objec- either in person or by agent or attorney and SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS tion which you may have to the granting of present any objections which you may Waterway behind the Raritan Road Pump Station (Phase 2), (ii) the Downtown Beauti- the application. have to the granting of this Application. A A. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery and a new fication Improvements Project (Phase 2) and (iii) various improvements to the Depart- All maps and documents pertaining to copy of the Application and plans are on automotive vehicle, including original apparatus and equipment, for the use of the Fire ment of Public Works (“DPW”) Garage, including, but not limited to, roof repairs. It is the above matter are on file and available file and available for PUBLIC INSPEC- Department consisting of (i) fire hose, (ii) turnout gear, (iii) a service vehicle, (iv) an hereby determined and stated that the DPW Garage is of “Class B” or equivalent for public inspection at the Westfield Build- TION at the Zoning Board Office located in electronic door entry and attendance system for fire houses and (v) a turnout gear washer construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law. and dryer. ing Department, located at 959 North Av- the Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 410,000 enue West, Westfield, New Jersey during Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076, during Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 190,000 Down Payment Appropriated $ 19,525 normal business hours. that Office’s normal business hours. Down Payment Appropriated $ 9,050 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 390,475 Spector Foerst & Associates Hehl & Hehl, P.C. Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 180,950 Period of Usefulness 15 years Attorneys for the Applicant Attorneys for the Applicant Period of Usefulness 5 years 1 T - 5/26/16, The Leader Fee: $39.78 1 T - 5/26/16, The Times Fee: $55.08 D. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery and new B. Acquisition of a new tower ladder fire engine, including original apparatus and automotive vehicles, including original apparatus and equipment, for the use of the DPW PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE equipment. consisting of (i) a dump truck, (ii) a utility truck and (iii) portable water pumps. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $1,200,000 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 199,500 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Down Payment Appropriated $ 57,150 Down Payment Appropriated $ 9,500 DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Bonds and Notes Authorized $1,142,850 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 190,000 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 Period of Usefulness 10 years Period of Usefulness 5 years TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 C. Acquisition of new communication and signal systems equipment consisting of radio E. Supplemental funding for the replacement of the HVAC system at the Public Library. A.M. on 6/2/16, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified under equipment for the use of the Police Department. It is hereby determined and stated that the Township has heretofore appropriated the sum N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New of $375,000 for such improvement pursuant to Ord. No. 2015-8 adopted on May 5, 2015. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 60,500 Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey Down Payment Appropriated $ 2,900 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 190,000 08625; for: Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 57,600 Down Payment Appropriated $ 9,050 Maintenance Timber/Underwater/Drainage Structural Repair Contract, North-2016, Period of Usefulness 10 years Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 180,950 Various Routes, North Region, Counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Period of Usefulness 15 years Sussex, Union & Warren-Including and North of Route 57; 100% State; DP No: 15467 D. Acquisition of new information technology equipment and new automotive vehicles, Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c. including original apparatus and equipment, for the use of the Police Department F. Acquisition of new information technology equipment for the use of various Township 127); N.J.A.C. 17:27. consisting of (i) SUVs, (ii) mobile data terminals and (iii) computer equipment. departments, offices and agencies. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 190,000 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 25,000 Disclosure of Political Contribution Form prior to contract award. Down Payment Appropriated $ 9,400 Down Payment Appropriated $ 3,405 Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 180,600 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 21,595 Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontrac- Period of Usefulness 5 years Period of Usefulness 5 years tors prior to contract award or authorization. ——————————————————————————— ——————————————————————————— Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $1,640,500 Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $1,601,500 Department of Labor, Division of Wage and hour Compliance at the time of bid. Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 78,500 Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 78,500 Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $1,562,000 Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $1,523,000 Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans Grants (if any) Appropriated: $ -0- Grants (if any) Appropriated: $ -0- and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly Section 20 Costs: $30,000 Section 20 Costs: $110,000 payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected Useful Life: 8.84 years Useful Life: 11.46 years (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the Bozena Lacina Bozena Lacina following locations: Township Clerk Township Clerk 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt 70 West Township of Scotch Plains Township of Scotch Plains Mt. Arlington, New Jersey 07856 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 County of Union County of Union 973-601-6690 856-486-6623 State of New Jersey State of New Jersey 3 T - 5/12/16, 5/19/16 and 5/26/16, The Leader Fee: $165.24 1 T - 5/26/16, The Times Fee: $119.34 1 T - 5/26/16, The Times Fee: $157.08 Page 20 Thursday, May 26, 2016 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WESTFIELD driver’s license. He was transported to Sunday, May 15, Nicholas Ballas, 18, police headquarters, where he was pro- of Cranford was arrested on charges of cessed. While he was being processed, THE STUDENT VIEW possession of less than 50 grams of sus- two credit cards in another person’s name pected marijuana and possession of drug were found along with multiple gift cards. A column written by local high school students paraphernalia, pursuant to a motor ve- Simms was issued multiple motor vehicle hicle stop in the area of Benson Place away heading South on Central Avenue police, Pace became verbally abusive to- summonses. He posted bail and was re- near Lenox Avenue. He was transported towards Clark, refusing to pull over. wards the officers and would not cooperate. leased pending further investigation. to police headquarters, where he was Officers proceeded to follow behind the He was placed under arrest and transported The suspect’s vehicle was impounded U.S. Needs to Boost Science processed and released after being issued suspect vehicle, attempting to stop it. The to police headquarters for processing. and the follow-up investigation found that summonses and a mandatory court date. vehicle was finally stopped on Central FANWOOD the credit cards were fraudulent and con- Monday, May 16, Alberto Castelan, Avenue near Raritan Road in Clark. Once Tuesday, May 17, Thomas Sherman, tained cardholders’ information from com- Education to Stay Competitive 48, of Elizabeth was arrested during a stopped, officers were forced to break the 51, of Westfield was arrested on an active promised credit card accounts. After au- By REBECCA MEHORTER dents. motor vehicle stop at West Broad Street vehicle’s window in order to physically warrant out of Middletown following a thorities obtained a search warrant, a search Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times In 2001 the No Child Left Behind and Rahway Avenue on a Metuchen traf- remove Mashinsky from his vehicle. He motor vehicle stop at East 2nd Street and of the vehicle recovered more than 30 It is clear that the United States’ Act put more focus on getting math fic warrant, with bail of $165. He posted continued to disobey the officers’ instruc- Terrill Road. He was processed, posted additional fraudulent credit cards, all of dedication to education has deterio- and reading test scores up, and sci- bail and was released. tions, resulting in one officer being knocked bail and released. which contained cardholder information rated, especially when we compare ence took a backseat. In 2007, the Monday, May 16, Danny Earp, 55, and to the ground and having his leg driven Tuesday, May 17, Jaeda Sherman, 21, of from compromised accounts, and addi- our education system to other coun- National Academies released a re- Reneka Washington, 34, both of Newark, over by Mashinsky’s vehicle, and another Linden was arrested on an active warrant out tional gift cards. Simms was issued two were arrested on active warrants during a officer sustaining injuries to his back and of Newark following a motor vehicle stop at criminal complaints with a pending court tries. On the 2013 National Assess- port arguing that strong math and motor vehicle stop at South Avenue and knees attempting to stop the vehicle that North Avenue and Seneca Road. She was appearance. ment of Education Progress reading science programs will be a necessity Cumberland Street. Washington was re- struck the other officer. processed, posted bail and released. Tuesday, May 17, officers on patrol test, 22 percent of eighth graders if the United States wanted to remain leased on her own recognizance on a New- During the course of Mashinsky’s ar- Thursday, May 19, Shalon Harris, 26, stopped and investigated what police de- scored below the basic reading level profitable in the 21st century. ark traffic warrant, with bail of $350. Earp rest four officers were injured and re- of Elizabeth was arrested on an active scribed as two suspicious individuals who and only 36 percent scored as profi- In response, Congress attempted to was turned over to the Nutley Police De- quired medical treatment due to him re- warrant out of Elizabeth following a motor had been seen in the backyard of a resi- cient or advanced, according to the fund new programs to boost K-12 partment on an active $500 traffic warrant. sisting arrest. vehicle stop at Midway Avenue and Terrill dence on the 300 block of Second Avenue National Center for Education Statis- science and math education through He was released on his own recognizance Westfield Police Chief David Wayman Road. She was processed and released by carrying backpacks. Police had lost sight tics. Reading and mathematics scores the America COMPETES Act, but on traffic warrants from Roxbury, for reported that no serious injuries were the Elizabeth Municipal Court. of the individuals but were able to locate for 17-year-olds have remained the many of the programs did not have $1,500; Montville, for $1,000, and five sustained and the officers appear to be Saturday, May 21, an individual re- them on the 100 block of Third Avenue. from Newark, totaling $650. recovering from this incident. ported that sometime between 11 a.m. and Further investigation found that one of the same since the 1970s. the funding to sustain themselves. Tuesday, May 17, a business on the 300 In addition to the multiple outstanding 2 p.m. on the 40 block of Arlene Court, an suspects, identified as Kyle Wolf, 24, of In 2009, more than half of U.S. People are concerned that our cur- block of East South Avenue reported the warrants for his arrest, totaling $3,500, unknown person had entered his unlocked Westfield, was in possession of more than patents came from non-U.S. compa- rent economic mess doesn’t have theft of $80 worth of merchandise that Mashinsky was charged with two counts motor vehicle and removed his wallet. 50 grams of marijuana, as well as mari- nies, and 35.5 percent of U.S. innova- room for funding something as trivial occurred on May 5 between 12:15 and of aggravated assault on a law enforce- Personal items and cash were in the wallet. juana wax and other drug paraphernalia. tors were born outside the United as our education system. But as some- 12:36 p.m. ment officer third degree; two counts of GARWOOD Wolf was taken into custody and the other States. What happened? one who has used 15-year-old text- Wednesday, May 18, a motor vehicle aggravated assault on a law enforcement Wednesday, May 4, Orest Lopadchak, suspect was released at the scene. Wolf From the late 1950s to the 1980s, books and has seen the difficulties described as a 2011 Infiniti QX56 was officer fourth degree; eluding third de- 36, of Colonia was arrested following a was transported to police headquarters the United States devoted funding for our devoted teachers face with a lack- reported stolen from the 200 block of gree; obstruction of administration of law, motor vehicle stop on the 300 block of where he was processed and charged with new textbooks, grants for students ing budget, I can’t accept giving up Munsee Way. The reported value of the and resisting arrest. North Avenue for an equipment viola- possession of more than 50 grams of mari- stolen vehicle is $60,000. Mashinsky was processed and later tion. Further investigation found that juana, possession with intent to distribute and programs to create student inter- on our schools. In 2014, New Jersey Wednesday, May 18, Justin L. transferred to the Union County jail with the driver, Lopadchak, had a suspended a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) est in education, particularly in sci- spent 23.6 percent of its budget on K- Cunningham, 29, of Edison was arrested on bail set at $52,000. driver’s license and an active warrant and possession of drug paraphernalia. He ence programs. LED lights, Kevlar, 12 education, a clear indicator that an outstanding Westfield traffic warrant, Friday, May 20, two Westfield resi- for $500. He was transported to police was issued three criminal complaints and personal computers, PET scans, space we want to make our system better. with bail of $89, after turning himself in at dents reported that unknown suspects headquarters, where he was processed was released pending court. shuttles, and the Internet were all But where is this money going? How police headquarters. He was processed and had stolen their bicycles from the south- and issued multiple motor vehicle sum- Saturday, May 21, Joseph Boyne, 25, created in this timeframe. is it, with almost nine million dollars released after posting the requisite cash bail. side train station lot. A Boulevard resi- monses. He posted bail and was released of Colonia was arrested after police re- A 70-percent cut in the education given to aid schools, we still don’t Wednesday, May 18, Sean Samuel, 40, dent reported the theft of a Raleigh brand, pending court. ceived a 9-1-1 call from an individual budget in 1982 discontinued all Na- always have enough scantrons to take of Plainfield was arrested on three out- dark blue-colored bicycle, valued at ap- Tuesday, May 10, Eilleen Gargiles, who stated he had just struck a building tional Science Foundation incentives, finals on? standing Elizabeth criminal warrants, with proximately $600. A Dorian Road resi- 47, of Cranford was charged with credit with his motor vehicle on the 600 block total bail of $450, pursuant to an investi- dent reported the theft of a Mongoose- card fraud after an investigation of an of South Avenue. Police responded and such as curriculum development and There has got to be a way to spend gation on the 500 block of East North brand, blue-and-black-colored mountain incident which occurred March 23 at a located the caller, who remained on scene teacher institutes. Public disapproval money more efficiently on more up- Avenue. He was transported to police head- bicycle, valued at approximately $150. North Avenue supermarket. The inves- and suffered facial injuries as a result of of the cut put pressure on President to-date textbooks, curriculum devel- quarters, where he was processed and re- Sunday, May 22, Enrique Lopez, 26, tigation revealed the identity of the sus- the crash. Police found that the caller was Reagan’s administration to provide opment and higher salaries and bo- leased on his own recognizance pending of Plainfield was arrested and charged pect, who used a credit card that had driving his employer’s van and had struck more funding to the science educa- nuses for teachers to encourage com- an appearance in Elizabeth Municipal with driving while intoxicated (DWI) been reported stolen. Gargiles was pro- the building where he worked, causing tion budget. Teachers and adminis- petitiveness and creative ways of Court. pursuant to a motor vehicle stop in the cessed and released pending court. structural damage to the wall. The officer trators continued to push smarter and teaching. Better education will pro- Wednesday, May 18, a Cranford Av- area of West Broad Street and Rahway Sunday, May 15, Arturo Castelan- detected a strong odor of alcohol coming stronger educational tools onto stu- mote new innovation, putting the enue resident reported a motor vehicle bur- Avenue. He was transported to police Rodgriguez, 49, of Kenilworth was ar- from the driver, identified as Boyne, and United States back on top of the tech- glary that occurred between 3 and 5 p.m. headquarters, where he was processed rested following a motor vehicle stop on had him perform field sobriety tests which PUBLIC NOTICE that day. Unknown suspects gained access and released to a responsible adult. the 100 block of South Avenue for equip- he failed, authorities said. He was trans- nological world. In order to make to the unlocked vehicle while it was parked SCOTCH PLAINS ment violations. Further investigation ported to police headquarters, where he BOROUGH OF GARWOOD America great again, we are going to BOARD OF EDUCATION in the victim’s driveway. Taken from the Monday, May 16, Melissa Overby, 34, found the driver, Castelan-Rodgriguez, was evaluated by EMS, and transported have to focus on making our educa- vehicle were a black-and-white Vera Brad- of Elizabeth was arrested on an outstand- had an active warrant for $400. He was to the hospital. After being released from PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the tional system great again. ley purse, valued at $50; approximately $20 ing warrant out of Pennsylvania follow- transported to police headquarters, pro- the hospital, Boyne was processed and Garwood Board of Education has called a in cash, the victim’s New Jersey driver’s ing a motor vehicle stop on Route 22 cessed and issued multiple motor ve- issued several motor vehicle summonses, Special Meeting for Thursday, June 30, Editor’s note: Rebecca Mehorter 2016 at 6:00 pm in the front lobby of license and multiple credit cards. East. Overby subsequently was trans- hicle summonses. After posting bail he including for driving while intoxicated is a senior at Scotch Plains- Thursday, May 19, a resident of the 500 ported to the Union County jail. was released pending court. (DWI). After the incident, the owner of Lincoln School. The Board will convene to Fanwood High School. Executive Session to discuss the block of Lawrence Avenue reported a Thursday, May 19, David Edmond, 20, Monday, May 16, Amenaghaw Simms, the vehicle and owner of the business Superintendent’s Evaluation at that time. motor vehicle burglary and the theft of of Plainfield was arrested on an outstand- 21, of Newark was charged with credit stated that Boyne had entered the busi- The Board will hold its annual Goal Set- PUBLIC NOTICE $240 worth of clothing. The incident oc- ing warrant out of South Plainfield follow- card fraud stemming from a motor vehicle ness and took the work vehicle without ting Meeting at 7:00 pm, also in the lobby SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY curred between 10 p.m. on May 17 and 7 ing a motor vehicle stop on Farley Av- stop on April 15. Police initiated the stop his permission. On Monday Boyne was of Lincoln School. CHANCERY DIVISION a.m. on May 18, while the unlocked ve- enue. Edmond was transported to police on the 200 block of Center Street for an issued criminal complaints for criminal No action will be taken. UNION COUNTY hicle was parked in the victim’s driveway. headquarters for processing and was turned trespassing and taking a motor vehicle Erie Larson SBA/BS equipment violation. During the stop, the DOCKET NO. F-007107-16 1 T - 5/26/16, the Leader Fee: $14.28 Thursday, May 19, Mona D. Nelson, 45, over to South Plainfield authorities. driver, Simms, was found to have an active without the owner’s consent. He was FILE NO. 21503-16 of Westfield was arrested on an outstanding Friday, May 20, Ashley Sperry, 27, of traffic warrant for $350 and a suspended released pending court. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT Fanwood traffic warrant, with bail of $165, Plainfield was arrested and charged with TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: pursuant to a traffic stop on Central Avenue possession of heroin and several out- ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ELIZABETH VAN PELT; JOHN near Myrtle Avenue. She was transported standing warrants after police responded Westfield Police Charge Four DOE, HUSBAND OF ELIZA- to police headquarters for processing and to a possible medical call on Terrill Road PLEASE BE ADVISED, that the Zoning BETH VAN PELT, SAID NAME released after posting the requisite bail. and discovered Sperry under the influ- Board of Adjustment of the Township of JOHN DOE BEING FICTI- Scotch Plains will hold a public hearing on Friday, May 20, Westfield police pulled ence of heroin, authorities said. Sperry TIOUS; DOROTHY VAN PELT; In Motor Vehicle Thefts June 9, 2016 at 7:30 pm, Municipal Build- over a motor vehicle for speeding in the was found to have several active warrants JOHN DOE, HUSBAND OF ing, 430 Park Avenue, First Floor Council area of Central Avenue and Pearl Street. out of Plainfield and to be in possession WESTFIELD — During a spike in the occupants of the vehicle were in pos- DOROTHY VAN PELT, SAID Chambers to hear the Waiver of Site Plan During the course of the stop officers of heroin. Sperry was transported to po- motor vehicle thefts throughout the state, session of two black ski masks, several NAME JOHN DOE BEING FIC- and Conditional Use Variance application pairs of gloves, flashlights and other bur- TITIOUS; discovered the driver, Abraham lice headquarters for processing. the Town of Westfield experienced two of Lou’s Shop, (owned by Natale Enter- Mashinsky, 25, of Lakewood, to have Friday, May 20, Tyler Pace, 22, of high-end vehicle thefts in May. Follow- glary tools. Police had identified the area prises LLC), 2460 Plainfield Avenue, Block YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND multiple outstanding warrants for his ar- Fanwood was arrested and charged with ing a four-week-long investigation by the where the individuals were stopped to be 6502, Lot 5, located in the M-1 Zone. REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO rest. When officers attempted to place disorderly conduct after police responded Westfield Police Department, four people in close proximity to where the vehicle The Applicant is seeking approval for a AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- thefts had occurred, along with several motor vehicle service establishment con- neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 Mashinsky into custody, he locked him- to Westfield Avenue on a report of an were arrested and charged with conspiracy trary to the following zoning ordinances: West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to self in his vehicle, then proceeded to drive intoxicated man. Upon police arrival a resi- to commit theft of a motor vehicle. car burglaries. Section 23-3.14, M-1 Industrial Zone the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in dent stated that Pace was intoxicated and The suspects, all of Newark, were iden- During the course of the investigation it was discovered the individuals had stipulates: which PRO CAP III, LLC BY ITS CUSTO- PUBLIC NOTICE would not leave his property. According to tified as Alonda Harris, 18, Tashawn c. Conditional Uses DIAN US BANK is the plaintiff and ELIZA- Beckford, 19, Alfaahir Williams, 18, and been entering open vehicles to locate 2. Motor vehicle Establishments BETH VAN PELT, ET ALS; are defen- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS PUBLIC NOTICE Bilal Cureton, 26. Cureton additionally keys for the vehicles. The individuals Section 23-5.2(e1) - Motor Vehicle dants, pending in the Superior Court of UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY was charged with hindering an investiga- appeared to be working as part of an Service Establishments: New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION NOTICE TO BIDDERS CHANCERY DIVISION tion and had several outstanding war- organized group that was utilizing GPS Required: A minimum lot area of 15,000 County and bearing Docket No. F-007107- UNION COUNTY devices to map the locations of potential square feet shall be provided together with 16 within thirty-five (35) days after May 26, NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids rants for his arrest. Police also recovered DOCKET NO. F-007974-16 a minimum lot width of 100 feet. Existing/ 2016 exclusive of such date. If you fail to will be received by the Township of Scotch the stolen property in the City of Newark, target vehicles. FILE NO. 21468-16 Proposed: The lot area is 7,819 square answer or appear in accordance with Rule Plains, in the County of Union, State of valued in excess of $150,000, Westfield After Westfield police had communi- feet. The lot width is 45.5 feet. 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be ren- New Jersey, at the office of the Township NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT Police Chief David Wayman announced cated with surrounding towns, charges Section 23-5.2(e2a) - Motor Vehicle dered against you for relief demanded in Clerk, Scotch Plains Municipal Building, are pending out of Mountainside. Clark (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: on Monday. Service Establishments: the Complaint. You shall file your Answer 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New HOPE ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS CO.; The investigation concluded on Sun- police currently are investigating these Required: Lot shall not be closer than and Proof of Service in duplicate with the Jersey, 07076 (ATTN: Bozena Lacina, day morning at approximately 3 a.m., individuals in relation to several motor 1,000 feet to a public or private school, Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Township Clerk) on or before June 9, 2016 YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND when officers conducted a vehicle stop vehicle burglaries in their jurisdiction. hospital, church, library, or other similar Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, Tren- at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time for “2016 REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO Harris, Beckford and Williams were each place of public assembly. Existing/Pro- ton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance Roadwork Assistance Program.” The con- AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- after observing a Jeep stopping in the posed: the property is across from the with the Rules of Civil Practice and Proce- tractor awarded the 2016 Roadwork As- neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 roadway of the 400 block of Quantuck released on a summons; Cureton was Scotch Hills Country Club, and is within dure. sistance Program contract, if any, will pro- West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to Lane. The stop resulted in an investiga- remanded to the Union County jail on 1,000 feet of property owned by the Scotch You are further advised that if you are vide certain materials and equipment rent- the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in tion, during which it was discovered that $50,000 bail. Plains-Fanwood Board of Education. unable to obtain an attorney you may com- als (with operators) to assist the Township’s which US BANK CUST/ EMP VI is the Section 23-5.2(e2b) - Motor Vehicle municate with the Lawyer Referral Service Department of Public Works in resurfacing plaintiff and ANTONIO CASAS, ET ALS; PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Service Establishments: of the County of Venue and that if you public streets and municipal parking lots, are defendants, pending in the Superior Required: Lot shall be no closer than cannot afford an attorney, you may com- including profile milling as required; and Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 100 feet from the intersection of any 2 municate with the Legal Services Office of will resurface asphalt sidewalks and con- UNION County and bearing Docket No. F- BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY streets designated as arterial, primary or the County of Venue. The telephone num- struct concrete sidewalks as directed, all in 007974-16 within thirty-five (35) days after secondary on the township master plan. ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- accordance with the Specifications and May 26, 2016 exclusive of such date. If The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally Existing/Proposed: The lot is situated 75 yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal Information to Bidders prepared by the you fail to answer or appear in accordance adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains, in the County of ft. to Evans Avenue. Services Office 908-354-4340. Township. NOTE: The successful bid- with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may Union, State of New Jersey on May 17, 2016 and the 20-day period of limitation within Section 23-5.2(e3) - Yard require- THE ACTION has been instituted for the der must be available 1-2 days per be rendered against you for relief de- which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be ments purpose of foreclosing the following tax week for the duration of the program manded in the Complaint. You shall file commenced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the Required: Yard requirements, which are sale certificate: until all streets are completed. The pro- your Answer and Proof of Service in dupli- first publication of this statement. Copies of the full ordinance are available at no cost and applicable to all pumps, mechanical equip- 1. A certain tax certificate 13-027, sold gram is estimated to run from August cate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s office for members of the general public who ment and other appliances in addition to on 11/26/2013, dated 11/26/2013, and was 1st to September 30th. New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: the main structure are as follows: recorded on 2/6/2014 in Book 13726 at At the time and place stated above, such CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS (a) Front, side and rear yard areas – 25 Page 493, made by RACHEL J. POMPEI, bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. accordance with the Rules of Civil Practice PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF A NEW AUTOMO- feet. Existing/Proposed: Side yard is 2 Collector of Taxes of ROSELLE PARK, No bids shall be received other than at the and Procedure. TIVE VEHICLE, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, feet. and State of New Jersey to PRO CAP III, time and place herein designated for their You are further advised that if you are IN, BY AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS, IN THE COUNTY (b) Maximum lot coverage - 20 percent. LLC BY ITS CUSTODIAN US BANK and receipt, unless mailed to the Township unable to obtain an attorney you may com- OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF Existing/Proposed: Lot coverage is 100 subsequently assigned to plaintiff, PRO Clerk for receipt at the designated time municate with the Lawyer Referral Service $438,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, percent. CAP III, LLC BY ITS CUSTODIAN US and place. of the County of Venue and that if you TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPRO- Section 23-5(e5a) - Parking facilities BANK. This covers real estate located in Copies of the Bid Documents may be cannot afford an attorney, you may com- PRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- shall be maintained… ROSELLE PARK, County of UNION, and obtained during regular business hours municate with the Legal Services Office of TION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. Required: Two square feet of space for State of New Jersey, known as LOT 17 beginning May 31, 2016 in the Township the County of Venue. The telephone num- each square foot of floor area in the pri- BLOCK 805 as shown on the Tax Assess- Engineer’s office upon payment of $25 for ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- The purposes, appropriations and bonds/notes authorized in this multipurpose mary building. ment Map and Tax Map duplicate of each complete set of documents, which yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal bond ordinance are as follows: Existing: The building is approx. 1,600 ROSELLE PARK and concerns premises sum is non-refundable. Written questions Services Office 908-354-4340. SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS square feet; therefore requiring 19 parking commonly known as 424 BIRCH STREET, regarding the bid specifications may be THE ACTION has been instituted for the spaces. ROSELLE PARK, New Jersey. submitted to the Township Engineer, at purpose of foreclosing the following tax A. Acquisition of a new automotive vehicle, including original apparatus and equipment, Proposed: Install 2 parking spaces, one YOU, ELIZABETH VAN PELT and DOR- 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New sale certificate: consisting of a mason pickup truck with plow for the use of the Department of Parks and ADA compliant, in the front of the building; OTHY VAN PELT, are made party defen- Jersey 07076 on or before June 3, 2016. 1. A certain tax certificate 13-187, sold Recreation. requiring a variance for 17 spaces. dants to the above foreclosure action be- A certified check, cashier’s check or bid on 12/5/2013, dated 12/6/2013, and was Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 38,000 Section 23-2.3(l2) – Off-street park- cause you are the owner of a property bond in the amount of ten per cent (10%) recorded on 1/7/2014 in Book 13715 at Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,940 ing facilities… which is the subject of the above entitled of the bid, but in no case in excess of Page 407, made by SONYA L. WINGATE, Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 36,060 Required: No off-street parking space action. twenty thousand dollars ($20,000), must Collector of Taxes of HILLSIDE, and State Period of Usefulness 5 years shall be located within a required front yard YOU, JOHN DOE, HUSBAND OF ELIZA- be submitted with the bid guaranteeing of New Jersey to US BANK CUST/ EMP VI in any zone. Existing/Proposed: Parking BETH VAN PELT, SAID NAME JOHN DOE that if a contract is awarded, the bidder and subsequently assigned to plaintiff, US B. Undertaking of various improvements to the historic Frazee House and construction would be located in the front yard of the BEING FICTITIOUS and JOHN DOE, HUS- shall execute the contract. Bidders must BANK CUST/ EMP VI. This covers real of restroom facilities on such property. property. BAND OF DOROTHY VAN PELT, SAID also submit a Consent of Surety with the estate located in HILLSIDE, County of Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 270,000 Section 23-2.3(l6) – Off-street park- NAME JOHN DOE BEING FICTITIOUS, bid, wherein the Surety agrees to furnish a UNION, and State of New Jersey, known Down Payment Appropriated $ 12,860 ing facilities… are made party defendants to the above performance bond if the Bidder is awarded as LOT 1 BLOCK 1210 as shown on the Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 257,140 Required: No parking shall be permitted foreclosure action because plaintiff has the contract. Tax Assessment Map and Tax Map dupli- Period of Usefulness 10 years during non-business hours on a motor been unable to determine whether defen- Bidders are required to comply with the cate of HILLSIDE and concerns premises vehicle service establishment, unless the dants ELIZABETH VAN PELT and DOR- requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. commonly known as 39-53 LONG AV- C. Undertaking of the following park and recreation improvements: (i) renovation of vehicle has become inoperable in the pro- OTHY VAN PELT are married, and if mar- and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and all other appli- ENUE, HILLSIDE, New Jersey. restrooms at various parks and recreation areas, (ii) construction of basketball courts at cess of mechanical repairs being per- ried, the name of ELIZABETH VAN PELT cable statutes, laws or regulations. YOU, HOPE ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS Brookside Park and (iii) installation of playground equipment at various parks and formed on the premises. and DOROTHY VAN PELT’s spouses. If Bidders are required to submit a valid CO., are made party defendant to the recreation areas. A decision regarding off-street parking ELIZABETH VAN PELT and DOROTHY Business Registration Certificate from the above foreclosure action because on Feb- Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 130,000 will be determined by the Zoning Board of VAN PELT are married, the plaintiff joins State of New Jersey Department of Trea- ruary 9, 1995, Antonio Casas and Maria Down Payment Appropriated $ 6,200 Adjustment. JOHN DOE, HUSBAND OF ELIZABETH sury, Division of Revenue. Casas, executed a mortgage to Hope Elec- Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 123,800 The Applicant is also requesting any and VAN PELT, SAID NAME JOHN DOE BE- Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed trical Products Co. in the amount of Period of Usefulness 15 years all variances deemed to be necessary at ING FICTITIOUS and JOHN DOE, HUS- envelope addressed to the Township Clerk, $90,000.00, which mortgage was recorded ——————————————————————————— the time of the hearing, including any other BAND OF DOROTHY VAN PELT, SAID bearing the name and address of the bid- on February 28, 1996 in the UNION County Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 438,000 waivers, exceptions, interpretations and NAME JOHN DOE BEING FICTITIOUS as der, upon which shall be designated: Clerk’s/Register’s Office in Mortgage Book Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 21,000 other relief necessary to allow Applicant’s defendants for any possessory or marital “2016 Roadwork Assistance Program” 5849 at page 18. Said mortgage is subor- Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 417,000 proposed use of the property. rights you may have. The Township reserves the right to re- dinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. All interested persons may be present DATED: May 20, 2016 ject any and all bids under the provisions of DATED: May 20, 2016 Grants (if any) Appropriated: $ -0- and be heard. The file pertaining to this Michelle M. Smith, Clerk N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2. Michelle M. Smith, Clerk Section 20 Costs: $95,000 application is in the Office of the Zoning Superior Court of New Jersey By Order of the Township of Scotch Superior Court of New Jersey Useful Life: 11.05 years Board of Adjustment and available for pub- PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. Plains, New Jersey. PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 26, 2016 Page 21 POPCORN Junior Musical Club to The Meddler Mommy Nosiest Present Graduation Recital 3 popcorns WESTFIELD – The Junior Musical grams at schools including the Curtis One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent Club of Westfield will hold its annual Institute of Music and Eastman School Graduation Recital, featuring four high of Music. John will be attending the By MICHAEL S. GODBERGER lust and a smile to match. school seniors about to leave for col- Hartt School of Music at the University film critic Only thing is, and maybe it’s the lege, at the First Baptist Church, 170 of Hartford in Connecticut. John has If you believe that contemporary husband in me, but isn’t she a little too Elm Street, Westfield, on Tuesday, June selected Claude Debussy's unaccom- movies are too full of gratuitous vio- much the merry widow? Oh sure, she 7, at 7 p.m. (please note the new date). panied flute solo, Syrinx. lence, non-stop action and inundating invokes Joe’s memory at several op- The concert is open to the public free of Anna Song is a student at Governor special effects, then you might call di- portunities, praises his foresight and charge. A reception will follow. Livingston High School in Berkeley rector-writer Lorene Scafaria’s “The generosity, and occasionally hearkens Abigail Fossaceca is a senior at Scotch Heights and has played flute for seven Meddler” the exception that proves the back to the good old days. But I don’t Plains-Fanwood High School (SPFHS). years under the instruction of Chia- rule. Starring Susan Sarandon as Marnie think it’s much past Marnie’s grieve She has been studying classical piano Hsiu Wang. She has been a Gold Win- Minervini, the loving helicopter mom expiration date when the story’s per- with Beverly Shea for 11 years, and ner in the Cecilian Young Artist Com- who just can’t keep out of her thirty- functory suitor enters stage right. Then PERFORMANCE PIECE...Washington School's 2016 Production of Please jazz piano with Greg Natic at the Scotch petition, American Allegro Fine Arts something daughter’s business, it is a again, retired cop Zipper is played with Don't Stop the Music raised $32,000 for PTO. Once again Washington School Plains Music Center, for five years. Association, and National League of sweet cupcake of a movie, drizzled complementing likeability by J.K. parents successfully wrote, produced, directed and performed in its annual Abbie has also studied the Clarinet Performing Arts. Anna will be major- with just enough sour strife to make it Simmons, and who am I to pass judge- fundraising extravaganza. Accompanied by the highly talented and popular since fourth grade through the music ing in Electrical Engineering and Com- satisfyingly real. We all know these ment, let alone begrudge the movie its Washington School Band, moms and dads sang, danced, and acted out a fun, witty program of the SPF School District. puter Science at The Massachusetts characters. Some of them are us, and little bit of harmless, feel-good fantasy? and heartwarming story appealing to old and young alike. The show essentially Abbie has been a consistent participant Institute of Technology. She has se- operates as an independent production company and donates every dollar it raises in the Music Educators Association of lected the first movement of Carl happy to indulgently play out our anxi- It’s a nice, heartwarming film, chock to fund a significant portion of our budget. As a side note, the January 2017 eties. full of the therapeutic empathy that performance will mark the 70 year anniversary of the Washington School Show. New Jersey, and Royal Schools of Reinecke's Flute Concerto in D Major Act #1, scene #1, Mrs. Minervini, an comes in handy when you’re living the As an "alumnae year," it will feature an all-star alumnae number, a tradition that Music, examinations. She has also par- and a movement of Franz Doppler's attractive, recently widowed woman in human experience. So we forgive its brings back former Washington School parents to grace the stage every 10 years. ticipated in the SPFHS Jazz Lab for the Andante et Rondo. her sixties, has jettisoned her New Jer- formulaic trespasses in consideration Producers for the 2015-2016 show season were Matthew Droskoski, Lani Lipkind, past four years. Abbie will be attending Dan Zheng is graduating from sey life for the perfect Los Angeles of the warm accessibility Miss Achilles Alon, and Sabina Schuttavaer. Pictured are Phil Leary and Nancy Ciano Villanova University as a business ma- SPFHS. He has studied classical piano condo, specifically to be near her daugh- Sarandon’s tour de force makes pos- joined by their fellow Washington School Players performing "Summer Nights" jor, with a co-major in international for a decade; he thanks his teacher Mrs. ter Lori, a screenwriter on the precipice sible. Indeed, Lori wishes Mom would from the movie Grease. business. The solo piano piece she has Sondra Tammam for helping him be- of major recognition. Suffice it to note, bug off…the barometer in Marnie’s selected for the Graduation Recital is come the best musician he can be. He is the accomplished scribe isn’t thrilled concerned eyes too painfully perceiv- "Clair de Lune” from Claude Debussy's a student accompanist at SPFHS for with Mom’s invasion. It means innu- ing. Still, she knows in her heart of Suite Bergamasque. many of the choirs and also participates merable daily texts, phone calls and the hearts that someday she’ll miss that John Ray is graduating from in the pit orchestra for the annual reper- random unannounced visit. To phrase unconditional devotion. Bottom line, Watchung Hills Regional High School, tory theater production. Dan will attend the mommy-daughter syndrome po- there’s nothing like a mother’s love, Warren. He has played flute for nine the University of Pittsburgh studying litely, they love each other, but drive even if it sometimes makes you nuts. years, studying in the studio of Mrs. computer science and engineering. His each other crazy. But Marnie doesn’t As I’m a paragraph short, I read it as Diana Charos Reilly for the past four solo recital piece will be Frédéric mind. She’s undaunted. a sign to state my credentials for re- years. A recent winner of the Cynthia Chopin's Ballade No.1, Op.23 in G Subscribing to the Yiddish axiom viewing this film. In college, I wished I Platt prize and second place finisher in minor, and will join Ms. Fossaceca in that you are only as happy as your had parents like my rich friend Dave’s, the 2015 New Jersey Flute Society the piano four-hands selections. saddest child, she is determined to be bluebloods who were cool, aloof, concerto competition, John has partici- The Junior Music Club welcomes dizzyingly blissful. Right now she’s dropped off the cash and asked no pated in numerous masterclasses with the community to hear these artists particularly upset because Lori, effec- questions. My mother loaded me up flutists from top orchestras around the perform and to join the reception after- tively portrayed by Rose Byrne, is once with care packages and tried to monitor country. He has attended summer pro- wards. again estranged from off-and-on beau, my every breath. I didn’t appreciate the Jacob (Jason Ritter), an actor. It doesn’t lesson then. But one day as I agonized look good. Featuring herself a James over the intrusiveness, pulling snacks CDC Junior Theatre Bond of parental interference, the title and socks from a recently delivered character figures she has a license to parcel, Dave, who had everything but meddle. She’s good at it… maybe even The Meddler in his life, opined, “I sure Meets Broadway Performer world class. wish I had a mom like yours.” To stay limber between forays into *** CRANFORD – The cast of CDC number of the show. Lori’s personal turmoil, and as therapy The Meddler, rated PG-13, is a Junior Theatre’s production of Foot- Footloose celebrates the wisdom of following the loss of her spouse, she Sony Pictures Classics release di- loose, currently preparing for their Fri- listening to young people, guiding them extends her butting-in wherever it’ll rected by Lorene Scafaria and stars TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME...On April 29 the Deerfield Select day, June 10 and Saturday, June 11 with a warm heart and an open mind all seep. She’s here, she’s there, she’s Susan Sarandon, Rose Byrne and Chorus, from the Mountainside School District, performed the National Anthem shows at historic CDC Theatre in to the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and everywhere. She becomes self-ap- J.K. Simmons. Running time: 100 at a NY Mets game under the direction of Deerfield music teacher, Jared Cranford, recently welcomed Broad- Tony-nominated top 40 score and aug- pointed career counselor to Freddy minutes Rosenblum. This is the third year that the chorus has performed at CitiField. The way, television and film actor Kathy mented with dynamic new songs for (Jerrod Carmichael), the Apple store staff from the Mets commented that they were “blown away” by the sound of the Deitch to the theatre. Ms. Deitch, who the stage musical. Performances will chorus and couldn't believe that such young students could produce such a techie she believes is made for better beautiful sound. The crowd at the game cheered loudly when the anthem was over. portrayed “Urleen” in the original be at CDC Theatre, 78 Winans Avenue things. And, thanks to a sizeable nest Children’s Author This is only one of the many performance opportunities that the Deerfield Select Broadway production of Footloose, in Cranford June 10 at 8pm and June egg left by her dear, sainted Joe, Marnie Choir provides the students. This year the chorus has performed at the United took part in a question and answer 11 at 3 and 8pm. Visit takes it upon herself to help Lori’s Visits Franklin School Nations, Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall. Students in grades session about the show and gave the www.cdctheatre.org for more infor- friend Jillian — whom she absent- WESTFIELD — Award-winning five to eight are able to join the select choir by audition. cast a mini-workshop on the opening mation. mindedly refers to as “What’s her children’s book author Audrey name?”— have the wedding she could Vernick recently visited Franklin never afford. School for its annual Author Day, There’s just enough whim, eccen- sponsored by the Franklin PTO. tricity and fairy dust to supply the wish Ms. Vernick is known for writing fulfillment we expect from benevolent 20 books, including the popular souls like Marnie. She is part Auntie Brothers at Bat, First Grade Drop- Mame, part Mary Poppins and, at least out, and Is Your Buffalo Ready for for the length of the film, we content- Kindergarten? edly revel in the possibility that not During two assemblies for grades everyone occupying the planet is trying first through fourth, Ms. Vernick to scam us out of our money, run us off advised students to take notice of the road, steal our password, or make a what’s happening around them in mockery of the Presidency. But then everyday life as that can make great we’re not Lori. She doesn’t care if story material. She suggested jot- Mom is Mother Cabrini. She wants to ting down these thoughts, keeping be alone. them in an “idea bowl,” and then Well, that might be OK for Garbo. adding an element of the unexpected But while it’s against our better judge- to develop each into a story. She ment, when Lori weeps out of loneli- spoke about the value of persever- ness, disappointment or general disillu- ing, sharing that her first book had sionment, anyone with an inkling of been rejected 27 times before ulti- parental sentiment can’t help but hope mately being published. that this grand intercessor will some- Ms Vernick also participated in a how work her magic. In any case, our more in-depth, interactive workshop mood is lightened by Marnie’s bubbly with the fifth grade classes and optimism, joie de vie and sheer energy. autographed copies of her books for She’s willing to try anything, the peren- students in all grades who had pur- nial optimist with a ceaseless wander- chased them prior to the event.

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By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY Fu-Manchu mustache, urged me to try chops and smoked pork belly with ba- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times his sliders. “They are made with lamb, con. Groans of delight flooded the liv- veal and beef and two different cheeses. ing room. Ooops, those are my groans. WESTFIELD – When folks need And they are served on herb butter But remember, there are five judges in entertainment, they can pay $1,250 for glazed buns…I put enough love and the kitchen who make the decision. a resale ticket to the Broadway musical time into these that I think I’ll be among Eavesdropping on those judges, I Hamilton, or, like Michelle and Jordan the top contenders,” he predicted. After heard Jake Lillie, one of the honored Stein, they can plan their own good tasting a mouthful of perfection that five say to his wife Maria, “I think we time at home. The Westfield residents was seasoned with home grown sage need sorbet or something to cleanse the invited 12 couples for a friendly com- and thyme, I concurred. He didn’t win. palate.” petition cook-off. A year in the making, But his spiel to the judges about his Ah, to the rescue – watermelon. according to Mr. Stein, the May 21 “homemade” rainbow cookies (really “When I go in, I go all the way,” said event with a BBQ theme saw husbands from Bovella’s) make him my trophy- enthusiastic competitor Lindsay Bliss Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and wives trying to impress five judges winner for comedian of the night. with her husband Justin whom she MAKING BBQ GREAT AGAIN…Jordan Stein shows his patriotic side in front of the judges at his annual BBQ Cook-Off with their creativity, originality, presen- Shawn Glyn spun a cute yarn about credited for the watermelon theme. Competition that hosted 12 couples vying for the top spot and bragging rights. Mr. Stein and his wife Michelle made lobster tation, taste and costumes. This the garlic and herb marinated beef he With their ribs, they served water- rolls and banana pudding that put them in third place in the night of competition that was held at their home in Westfield. “friendly’ competition turned into fierce served, telling the judges that he and his melon with tomatoes and smoked Chili, steak, ground meat sliders, macaroni and cheese and a number of side dishes accompanied the entrées. rivalry of people who had clearly seen wife had raised the cow in their back mozzarella, spiced pickled watermelon more than one or episodes of the Food yard for the last three months; his kids rind and watermelon flavored beer Network’s “Chopped.” They came to got used to the cow and so that’s why and shots. If that weren’t enough, they take home the bragging rights. they, the parents, were wearing black were decked out in watermelon dotted Local Students Earn Gold Medals During “Each couple is required to pre- because the family was in mourning. costumes that Lindsay assembled. pare one item on the BBQ that can be Hosts Jordan and Michele Stein car- Black tee-shirts were felt trimmed; Somerset County Teen Arts Festival fully made (including prep time and ried out a political theme. “We’re not matching visors were color-coordi- cooking) within 30 minutes,” Mr. necessarily Trump fans,” Mr. Stein said, nated. Even their pink socks had little Stein explained in an email to The but they wore gray tee shirts printed black “seeds” attached to them. WATCHUNG – Art teacher Duffy acknowledgement of my work means Mercy, the Mount remains committed Westfield Leader and The Scotch with Donald Trump’s likeness holding By the end of the night, the filled-to- Dillinger at Mount Saint Mary Acad- a lot to me. To have seen all the beau- to challenging each student to develop Plains-Fanwood Times when he was a huge submarine sandwich with the the-brim judges were merely taking a emy in Watchung reported that four tiful pieces that were at the art show her fullest potential in a Christian at- pitching his event for coverage. It words, “Make Sandwiches Great bite or two of the desserts although they gold medal winners were named dur- and to know they picked mine to be put mosphere of love and caring. was my good fortune, dear readers, of Again.” An American flag peeked out couldn’t stop eating Michelle Stein’s ing the Teen Arts Exhibition on May in the Cultural and Heritage Exhibit is getting the assignment of being the of his back pocket which he waved banana pudding and Lauren 11. They are: Alexandra Jerez of an honor." party crasher. I took notepad, my cam- when he served his food and drink. Schwimmer’s fudgy brownies. Hopelawn for her mixed media work Ms. Dillinger added, "These artists Reading is Good For You era and my appetite. Along with his lobster rolls, tucked into When all was said and done, judge entitled "Worldly Fashion," Catherine are all exemplary art students and their “Families could marinade or smoke each red, white and blue-lined baskets J.C. Stephanak announced there were Jennings of Middlesex for her work will be shown at the Somerset a cut of meat which could be done at for the judges were monopoly-sized only three points separating the win- scratchboard piece called "Beach Cultural and Heritage Gallery in their own home and then bring it to the twenty-dollar bills as bribes. ners: second place winners were the Cave," Therese Ruane of Mountain- Somerville this summer along with event,” Mr. Stein shared. And they did Josh Goodstadt’s perfectly cooked Steins, the runner-up was Greg side for her piece entitled "Allure," other selections from this year's Teen variations of that. Dan Edelstein’s slow medium rare flatiron steak topped with Materdomini and the watermelon and Devon Smith of Scotch Plains for Arts Festival." cooker chili simmered all day long. “I crispy onions and served with corn wonders - the Blisses - were the over- her ceramic relief named "Weird." Mount Saint Mary Academy is a actually got up early today to make it - tortillas caught the judges’ favor. all winners. Mr. Stephanak gave a Alexandra shared, "The piece I made Catholic, independent school which 11 a.m.,” he quipped about his entrée But last year’s winner Brian Kapp word of advice to the dethroned Kapps entitled, "Worldly Fashion" is one I provides an exemplary college prepa- that involved a list of ingredients in- was the one to beat. He has his own for next year, “If you had worn a am very proud of. Since I do want to ratory education for young women in cluding short ribs, beer and bacon. smoker in the back yard, so worried costume tonight, you would have won pursue a career in fashion -- not par- grades 9 through 12. Founded in 1908 goleader.com/subscribe Greg Materdomini, showing off his competitors sampled his smoked pork this thing cold.” Game on. ticularly design -- this small as a sponsored work of the Sisters of

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Cami Sullivan Chris Hoerle Brooke Schaeffer Claire Cassie Chris Rinaldi Westfield School Boosters Association Presents 49th Annual Booster Club Awards to 30 High School Senior Athletes Scholarship Speech – Introduction Brewster, The John Byrne family, myself, evaluated the candidates winners from such a large and deserv- teams, and it is given each year to a Distinguished guests, coaches, se- The Westfield Baseball League, The based on the information received ing group of student athletes, but we member of one of Westfield High nior athletes, fellow Boosters, par- Girls Softball League of Westfield, from the athletes themselves, the tried to do our best in selecting these School’s cross-country or track teams. ents and friends — Good evening. The Westfield Basketball Associa- Guidance department, and Supervi- exceptional scholar athletes. This year’s winner of The Walter L. Tonight, it is my privilege to present tion, The Westfield PAL, The sor of Athletics, Sandy Mamary, who As I announce the scholarships, I Clarkson Honorary Award is Mitchell the Booster “Student-Athlete” awards Westfield Wrestling Foundation, The also reviewed all the applications. ask that the presenter or presenters Bryk. Mitchell is the son of Janice – a tradition that began in 1968, when Friends of Girls Lacrosse, The family The selection criteria consisted of: come forward and stand to my right. and Jeff Bryk. Mitchell earned 5 var- only one scholarship was awarded. of Deborah Tuohy, The Lessner fam- athletic achievement, scholastic per- As I announce the scholarship win- sity letters – 4 in spring track and 1 in This year 30 scholarships will be ily, The Tresnan family, The Wilt formance, and leadership qualities, ner, I ask the student – athlete to come basketball. He was also a captain of presented. Family, The family of Judith and with achievement given the most forward to receive the award from the the spring track and field team. These student athlete scholarship Bruce McLane, The Westfield High emphasis. Financial need was not a presenter. I also ask the recipient and Mitchell was an outstanding javelin awards are being presented in honor School Class of 1964, and an anony- consideration, although we hope that the presenter to remain at the front of thrower and high jumper. In the jav- of, and in memory of, coaches, ath- mous donor who has provided fund- the funds will be of assistance to the the room as I share the highlights of elin last year, Mitchell was unde- letes, and Boosters and on behalf of ing toward the scholarships in honor recipients as they begin their college the student’s accomplishments that feated in dual meets. He was the con- local sports organizations. of Peter Houlihan. careers. earned them the award. Parents, feel ference champion. He placed second Some scholarships are funded by Earlier this year, Westfield Booster On behalf of the entire committee, I free to take a picture at this time if you in the state sectionals, 8th in the Group the Boosters Association itself. Oth- Scholarship applications were deliv- would like to thank the Westfield would like. IV championship, and he qualified ers have been funded in whole or in ered to the high school athletic office, Boosters Association, the Westfield The Walter L. Clarkson Honorary for the Meet of Champions. In the part by which made them available to every High School coaches, the High School Award high jump, he placed third in the The Friends of Westfield Track, senior athlete at Westfield High guidance counselors, and the High The first award will be the Walter sectionals and fifth in the Group John Bennett, School. School athletic department, especially L. Clarkson Honorary Award, and it Championships. This spring, he has The family of Toni Bristol, The A scholarship committee, which Erin Mone, for all of their help in the will be presented by Chris Tafelski, been sidelined by a torn ACL, but has family of Greta Schoenemann, The consisted of Bret Cummings, Paul selection process. I would also like to the coach of the Westfield High nevertheless been with the team all friends and family of Marge and Bob Friel, Bill Taylor, Gary Fox, and thank Joe Barmakian, who coordi- School boys’ cross-country and track season as a captain, helping to coach nated the production of the plaques team. the javelin throwers and high jump- See & Subscribe at that the honorees will receive to com- The Walter L. Clarkson Honorary ers. goleader.com/ballyhoo memorate their awards. award is presented by the Friends of Off the track, Mitchell is a distin- BallyhooBallyhooBallyhoo It was not an easy task to choose the Westfield Track to honor the memory guished honor roll student, the presi- Submit commentary and items for publishing. of Walt Clarkson, the renowned coach dent of the Junior Optimist Club, a Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste of Westfield cross country and track CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, May 26, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

James Bohlinger Gwyn Devin Jack Curry Hailey Reilly Jarek Gozdieski member of Habitat for Humanity, and honor roll student, a Peer Minister at member of the Junior Optimist Club. The next award is the Jack Martin run track and cross-country. Con- a founder of the high school’s flag St. Helen’s, a member of the Junior Megan will attend the University of Spirit Award, and the award will be gratulations Ryan. football league. Mitchell will attend Optimist Club, a Special Needs swim- Delaware. Congratulations presented by Chris Tafelski. This The Thom Hornish Achievement Penn State University in the fall. Con- ming instructor, and a grief counse- Megan.The Gary Kehler Award scholarship is given by the Friends of Award gratulations Mitchell. lor. Julia will attend the University of The next award is the Gary Kehler Westfield Track in honor of legend- The next award is the Thom Hornish Alumni Scholarship Maryland in the fall. Congratulations Award, which will be presented by ary Westfield High School cross- Achievement Award, and it will be The next award, the Alumni Schol- Julia. Coach Kehler’s son Glen, a Westfield country and track coach Jack Martin, presented by Donna Hornish. This arship, was initiated by the Roger The Toni Bristol Honorary Award High School Hall of Fame member. who began his service as a Westfield award is given by the Friends of Love family, four generations of The Toni Bristol Honorary Award This award is given by the Westfield coach in 1972. The award is given to Westfield Track in memory of leg- which have graduated from Westfield will be presented by George Kapner, Boosters in memory of Gary Kehler, a male runner who exemplifies the endary Westfield High School cross- High School and participated in var- the varsity coach of the boys tennis Westfield High School’s “Hall of spirit, commitment, and achievement country and track coach Thom sity athletics. The Award is now team. This award is given to honor Fame” former Athletic Director, foot- evidenced by Jack Martin’s long and Hornish, who began his service as a funded jointly by the Westfield School Toni Bristol, a long time volunteer ball coach, wrestling coach, and golf distinguished service to the Boys Westfield coach in 1973. The award Boosters Association and John and coach in lacrosse, girl’s soccer, and coach. Cross-Country, Winter Track, and is given to a female runner who ex- Faith Bennett. John is a former presi- girl’s basketball at Westfield High This year’s winner of The Gary Spring Track programs. emplifies the spirit, commitment, dent of the Westfield Boosters, and School. This year’s winner of the Kehler Award is Jack Curry. Jack is The winner of the Jack Martin Spirit sense of community and team, and the Bennett daughters Claire (2008), Toni Bristol Honorary Award is the son of Jean and Matt Curry. Jack Award is Ryan Siegel. Ryan is the son achievement as evidenced by Thom Julie (2006), and Ali (2003) gradu- Megan Melillo. Megan cannot be here earned three varsity letters in foot- of Lori Connell and Bill Siegel. Ryan Hornish’s long and distinguished ser- ated from Westfield High School, tonight because she is representing ball. He was also a captain of the earned 11 varsity letters – four in vice to the Girls’ Cross-Country, where they participated in varsity ath- Westfield High School at a national football team and its Most Valuable cross-country, four in spring track, Winter Track, and Spring Track pro- letics. Tonight, the award will be pre- Gymnastics meet. Sandy Mamary will Senior on offense. Jack was a running and three in winter track. He was a grams. sented by Julie Bennett, who played accept the award on her behalf. back who set the school record for captain of the cross-country, winter The winner of the Thom Hornish field hockey and lacrosse at Westfield Megan is the daughter of Carolyn rushing yards in a season and in a track, and spring track teams, and he Achievement Award is Julia Myers. High School. and Michael Melillo. Megan earned career. After the team’s state champi- was the Most Valuable Senior on the Julia is the daughter of Nancy and This year’s winner of the Alumni 4 varsity letters as a member of the onship season last fall, Jack was se- cross-country team and the winter Dan Myers. Julia earned 7 varsity Scholarship is Julia Morgan. Julia is gymnastics team, and she was its cap- lected as the Courier News Offensive track team. letters in cross-country, winter track, the daughter of Jean Marie and Tom tain and Most Valuable Senior. Megan Player of the Year. He was also first In cross-country, Ryan was first and spring track. She was a captain of Morgan. Julia earned 4 varsity letters has received All County recognition team All State, All Group 5, All Area, team All-Conference and second team the spring track team and a captain of in tennis. She was a captain of the on the bars, in the vault, and in the All Conference, and All County. And, All-County last year. He also placed the cross-country team. team in both her junior and senior floor exercises. She was also this he received similar post-season hon- ninth at the State sectional meet. In- In cross-country, Julia was selected years, and she was the Most Valuable year’s Cougar Invitational champion ors as a junior. doors, he was second team All-County by her teammates as the Most Valu- Senior on the team in the fall. on the bars, and she was selected as an Jack is an honor roll student, a soup in the 3200 after both his junior and able Senior on the team. On the track, A doubles player, Julia received Allstate Athlete of the Week last fall. kitchen volunteer, and a coach at the senior seasons. Julia has been a member of the school All-County and All-Section recogni- And, as I just mentioned, she was Kehler football camp. Jack will at- Ryan is a distinguished honor roll record setting 4x800 relay team, as tion as a sophomore, junior, and se- selected to represent NJ and WHS at tend Gettysburg College, where he student who volunteers his time as a well as a member of the 4x400 relay nior, and she was named third team the Nationals in Florida tomorrow. will play football. Congratulations coach for the YMCA’s youth track team. Both teams qualified for the All State in her senior year. Off the Megan is a distinguished honor roll Jack. program. Ryan will attend Stevenson Penn Relays this spring. tennis court, Julia is a distinguished student, a Transition Leader, and a The Jack Martin Spirit Award University, where he will continue to CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-3 Thursday, May 26, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Jelani Pierre Hannah Hawkins Michael Bryk Julia Frontero Luke Beaulieu Julia is a distinguished honor roll played soccer and lacrosse for four These awards are given on behalf of nition. of Club Imagine. She also volunteers student who maintains a 4.26 GPA. years, earning two varsity letters in the Westfield Basketball Association Olivia is an honor roll student, a her time as a math tutor, a youth She is an AP Scholar and a member of each sport. Julia was also a captain of to male and female varsity basketball Peer Minister at Holy Trinity, and a lacrosse coach, and a youth lacrosse the National Honor Society. She is a the lacrosse team this year. players who have demonstrated good volunteer soccer camp counselor. referee. This fall, Julia will attend Transition Leader, a National Honor Julia is a distinguished honor roll sportsmanship and leadership on the Olivia will attend the University of Wesleyan University, and she will Society tutor, a member of the Span- student who maintains a 4.25 GPA. basketball court. Delaware in the fall. Congratulations play lacrosse there. Congratulations ish Club, and a member of the Chris- She is an AP Scholar with distinction WBA Award – Male Recipient The Olivia. Julia.The Friends and Family of tian Youth Association. Julia also and a member of the National Honor male recipient of the WBA award is The John Byrne Memorial Scholar- Marge and Bob Brewster started a program to teach children Society. Julia is a Peer Minister at St. Owen Murray. Owen is the son of ship The next scholarship is the Friends science and art at the Elizabeth Coa- Helen’s, and she is a mentor for the Nancy and Daniel Murray. Owen The next award is the John Byrne and Family of Marge and Bob lition to House the Homeless. Gifted and Talented Mentorship Pro- earned three varsity letters in basket- Memorial Scholarship Award. It will Brewster Scholarship. Presenting the This fall, Julia will attend the Uni- gram. Julia will attend the University ball. He was also a captain of the team be presented by Owen Brand, a friend award will be Marge Brewster and versity of Rochester, where she will of Pennsylvania in the fall. Congratu- and its Most Valuable Senior. of Mr. Byrne and his family. This her sons Daryl and Bob, the varsity continue running cross-country and lations Julia. A three year starter at point guard, scholarship is presented by the Byrne baseball coach at Westfield High track. Congratulations Julia. Houlihan Award – Male Recipient Owen was second team All-Area and family in memory of John Byrne, a School. The Brewster scholarship is The Peter Houlihan Awards The male recipient of this year’s Pe- second team All Group 4 last season, former varsity athlete at Westfield given in honor of long-time Westfield The next two awards are the Peter ter Houlihan Memorial award is Luke and third team All County after his High School in the late 1970s, to a residents Marge and the late Bob Houlihan Memorial Awards. These Beaulieu. Luke is the son of Michele junior season. male or female varsity athlete who Brewster, Sr. by their family and awards will be presented by Jason and Mike Beaulieu. Luke earned 2 Owen is a distinguished honor roll has competed in at least two sports. friends. The parents of four former McLane, whose father Bruce was a varsity letters in soccer; he was a student, and a member of the Na- The recipient must have exhibited Westfield High School athletes, the close friend of Mr. Houlihan. captain of the soccer team; and he tional Honor Society. He is a Transi- leadership, determination, hustle, aca- Brewsters have been long-time sup- These two scholarships are funded was the voted the team’s Most Valu- tion Leader, a founding member of demic achievement, and school and porters of the Boosters and the local by an anonymous Westfield Booster, able Senior. Luke also received All Gifts of Gold, and a volunteer youth community involvement. football, basketball, and baseball pro- as well as by the Westfield School County, All Area, and All Confer- basketball coach. Recently, Owen This year’s winner is Julia Gretsky. grams. Boosters Association itself. They are ence recognition after both his junior received the UNICO Brian Piccolo Julia is the daughter of Ann and David This year’s winner of the Brewster given to a male and female student and senior seasons. award. Owen will attend Vassar Col- Gretsky. scholarship is Zachary Kelly. Zach is athlete to honor the late Peter Luke is an honor roll student; he is lege, where he will play basketball. Julia earned six varsity letters – the son of Karen and David Kelly. Houlihan, a past member of the Boost- the Vice-President of both the Chem- Congratulations Owen. four in lacrosse and two in cross- Zach earned two varsity letters in ers and a “tireless worker on behalf of istry Club and the Business Club; and WBA Award – Female Recipient county. After her senior cross-coun- football and one in baseball. He also the youth of Westfield.” Peter was he volunteers his time as a soccer The female recipient of the WBA try season, Julia received All Confer- played basketball for two seasons. especially active in promoting soccer referee. Luke will attend Babson Col- Award is Olivia Luzzi. Olivia is the ence recognition. As a junior, Julian Zach was a quarterback of the foot- through his work with the Westfield lege where he will play soccer. Con- daughter of Lisa and Thomas Luzzi. won the Union County JV champion- ball team in his junior and senior Soccer Association. gratulations Luke. Olivia earned four varsity letters in ship, and two years earlier, she won seasons and an integral part of the Houlihan Award – Female Recipi- The Westfield Basketball Associa- basketball, and she was a captain of the Union County Freshman champi- team’s 2015 State championship. ent. This year’s female recipient of tion Awards – Male and Female the team. She also earned three var- onship. Off the field, Zach has volunteered the Peter Houlihan Memorial Award The Westfield Basketball Associa- sity letters in soccer, she was a cap- Julia is a member of the National his time as a CYO basketball coach. is Julia Frontero. Julia is the daughter tion Awards will be presented by Bill tain of that team, and she received Honor Society, a member of the He will attend the University of New of Connie and John Frontero. Julia Taylor, the Treasurer of the WBA. second team All-Conference recog- Young Optimist Club, and a member CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-4 Thursday, May 26, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Owen Murray Noelle Blackford Owen Colwell Olivia Luzzi Ryan Daniel Hampshire in the fall. Congratula- Westfield Wrestling Foundation and it will be presented by Greta’s Scholarship Award. This scholarship The Westfield Baseball League tions Zach. Scholarship Award father, Robert Schoenemann. To honors Mr. Jim Nicoll, who has served Award will be presented by Frank Class of 2008 Newman-Olsen Me- The Westfield Wrestling Founda- honor Greta’s memory, the Boosters, as the Financial Secretary of the Fusaro, a past President of the morial Award tion Scholarship Award is also new her family, and her friends, have es- Friends of Westfield Track for many Westfield Baseball League. The next award is new this year. this year. The award is given on be- tablished a scholarship in her name to years. This award recognizes the com- The Westfield Baseball League The Class of 2008 Newman-Olsen half of the Westfield Wrestling Foun- be awarded to a senior girl soccer mitment made by a student athlete to award recognizes a senior student Memorial Award is given by the Wilt dation to a varsity wrestler who has player about whom it can be said – the Cross Country and/or Track and athlete who plays baseball at the High Family to a deserving varsity football demonstrated outstanding wrestling “she was a great teammate.” Field programs both as a competitor School and demonstrates his leader- and/or baseball player with excep- ability as well as leadership and sports- This year’s winner of the Greta and as a volunteer to the Friends of ship and sportsmanship in represent- tional talent and demonstrated lead- manship both on and off the mat. Schoenemann Memorial Scholarship Westfield Track and the Westfield ing his town and school. ership qualities as exemplified by Tom Miller of the Westfield Wres- is Hannah Hawkins. Hannah is the community. This year’s winner is Christopher Scott Newman and Justin Olsen dur- tling Foundation will present the in- daughter of Cathy and John Hawkins. This year’s winner is Noelle Rinaldi. Chris is the son of Christine ing their high school careers. Vince augural award. Hannah earned three varsity letters in Blackford. Noelle is the daughter of and Joe Rinaldi. Chris earned two Wilt will present the award. The first winner of the Westfield soccer. Throughout her career, Sandi Seablom and David Blackford. varsity letters in baseball, and he is a The first winner of the Class of Wrestling Foundation Scholarship Hannah was a team player – motivat- Noelle earned 9 varsity letters – 3 in captain of the team this season. Last 2008 Newman-Olsen Memorial Award is Kenneth Hoerle, known ing her teammates, encouraging them cross-country, 3 in winter track, and 3 season, Chris was selected to the All- Award is Steven Barmakian. Steven better as Chris. Chris is the son of to be great, and then enthusiastically in spring track. She was a Captain of Conference first team, and he was is the son of Leslie and Joe Barmakian. Beth and Casey Hoerle. celebrating their success. In other the spring track team, and she was the selected to play in the Union County Steven earned two varsity letters in Chris earned three varsity letters in words, she conducted herself in the Most Valuable Senior on the cross Underclass All-Star Game and the football and two in baseball. He was wrestling. He was also a captain of manner expected of the recipient of country team. Noelle was part of the Garden State Underclass All-Star also a captain of the baseball team the team and its Most Valuable Se- this award – as a great teammate. varsity 7 in Westfield’s cross-coun- Game. this year. After the team’s 2015 cham- nior. As a junior, Chris placed second Hannah also was an outstanding try meets in 2014 and 2015, finishing Off the field, Chris is a distinguished pionship football season, Steven was in the District tournament, and he long jumper, high jumper, and first on the Westfield team at the honor roll student who maintains a named first team All-County, first qualified for the Regions. As a senior, sprinter, both individually and as a 2015 Group IV championship. She 4.0 GPA. He is a member of the team All-Area, and second team All- Chris placed second in the District member of relay teams. She earned was also a member of the school National Honor Society, and the Na- Area. In baseball last spring, Steven tournament, third in the county tour- three varsity letters in winter track record setting 4x800 indoor relay team tional Spanish Honor Society. He is led the team in RBIs and stolen bases nament, and he finished in the top 6 in and four in spring track. She was a that won the Metropolitan Invitational also a member of the Model United and was selected to play in the Union the Regions. captain of the spring team and the earlier this year. Nations, the Junior Optimist Club, County All-Star game. Chris is a member of the Computer Most Valuable Senior in the field Noelle is a distinguished honor roll and the Spanish Club. Chris will at- Steven is a distinguished honor roll Science Club, the Community Ser- events on the winter team. student who maintains a 4.2 GPA. tend the College of the Holy Cross, student who is active off the field. He vice Club, and the Support the Troops An honor roll student, Hannah will She is a member of the National Honor where he will play baseball. Con- is a Peer Leader, a delegate to the Club. Chris will attend Villanova attend the University of Colorado – Society, and a Transition Leader. gratulations Chris. Model UN, and a volunteer for an University in the fall. Congratula- Boulder this fall. Congratulations Noelle will attend Bowdoin College, The Girls Softball League of organization that distributes food to tions Chris. Hannah. where she will continue to run track Westfield Scholarship the homeless. Steven will attend The Greta Schoenemann Memorial The Jim Nicoll Scholarship Award and cross-country. Congratulations We will now present The Girls Soft- George Washington University, and Scholarship Jim McCutcheon, a Trustee of the Noelle. ball League of Westfield Scholar- he will play baseball there. Congratu- The next award is the Greta Friends of Westfield Track, will The Westfield Baseball League ship. Gary Fox, a GSLW Board Mem- lations Steven. Schoenemann Memorial Scholarship, present the next award – the Jim Nicoll Award CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-5 Thursday, May 26, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Julia Morgan Ryan Siegel Julia Gretsky Sid Douglas Julia Myers ber, will make the presentation. This of 1964 and co-captain of the 1964 ming career. Congratulations Ryan. who promotes the sport of lacrosse lacrosse athlete who demonstrates scholarship award is presented by the swim team with a dual-meet win streak Connell Scholarship – Female Re- through her leadership, sportsman- leadership, enthusiasm, initiative, in- Girls Softball League of Westfield to of 36 and both the State and Eastern cipient. The female recipient of the ship, and scholarship. tegrity, and unselfishness on and off an athlete who has achieved a high Championships. Ted exemplified Connell Scholarship is Gwyn Devin. The winner of the Friends of Girl’s the lacrosse field. level of success in softball and who, high athletic achievement, steadfast Gwyn is the daughter of Ellen and Lacrosse Award is Claire Cassie. The winner of the Deborah Tuohy by her teamwork, leadership and determination and quiet leadership John Devin. Gwyn earned 8 varsity Claire is the daughter of Beth and Memorial Scholarship is James sportsmanship, exemplifies the type among his peers. Ted supported ath- letters – four in swimming and four in Scott Cassie. Claire earned four var- Bohlinger. James is the son of Debbie of player the League strives to de- letic excellence at WHS throughout lacrosse. She was also a captain of the sity letters in lacrosse and three in and Steve Bohlinger. James earned velop. his life. This award is presented to swim team, and she was selected as cross-country. She was a captain of three varsity letters in lacrosse. He is The winner of the Girls Softball two swimmers (one female and one the Most Valuable Senior. Gwyn was the lacrosse team and a captain of the a captain of the lacrosse team. And League of Westfield Scholarship is male) who have served their swim part of record setting teams in the 200 cross-country team. And she earned after his junior season, he received Hailey Reilly. Hailey is the daughter teams and WHS in the spirit of Ted’s freestyle relay, the 400 freestyle re- All Conference recognition in lacrosse second team All-State honors and of Mary and Dennis Reilly. Hailey example. lay, and the 200 medley relay. Indi- as a junior. second team All Division honors. earned two varsity letters in softball, Tonight, we have with us Barbara vidually, she has been a top-16 fin- Claire is a distinguished honor roll Off the field, James volunteers his and three in soccer. She was a captain di Trolio Mannino, a member of the isher at the Meet of Champions in the student and a member of the National time as a youth basketball coach. of the softball team in both her junior Class of ’64 and a friend of Mr. 50 free, the 100 breast, and the 100 Honor Society, maintaining a 4.0 James will attend St. Joseph’s Uni- and senior years, and she was a cap- Connell. Connell Scholarship – Male fly, and she set the school record in GPA. She is a peer minister at St versity, where he will play lacrosse. tain of the soccer team as well. She Recipient the 100 breast as a junior. Helen’s, a member of the Model UN Congratulations James. also received the Coach’s Award from This male recipient of the Connell Out of the pool, Gwyn is an honor and the Junior Optimist Club, and she Judith and Bruce McLane Memo- the Westfield Soccer Association last Scholarship is Ryan Daniel. Ryan is roll student, a member of the Na- is a volunteer lacrosse coach. rial Awards – Male and Female year. the son of Sharon and Rob Daniel. tional Honor Society, a member of Claire will attend Penn State Uni- The next awards – the Judith and Off the field, Hailey is the Editor- Ryan earned four varsity letters in Operation Smile and the Junior Opti- versity where she will play lacrosse. Bruce McLane Memorial Awards – in-Chief of Hi’s Eye. She is an editor swimming. He was also a captain of mist Club, a Transition Leader, and a Congratulations Claire. will be presented by Hannah McLane, of Folio, she is a Transition Leader, the team and its Most Valuable Se- Peer Minister. She is also a Spanish The Deborah Tuohy Memorial Devon McLane, Aidan McLane, and and she is a volunteer soccer and nior. Ryan was a member of school tutor, a lacrosse coach, and a swim- Scholarship Ella McLane, grandchildren of Judy softball coach. Hailey will attend the record setting teams in the 200 ming instructor. Recently, Gwyn was The Deborah Tuohy Memorial and Bruce. University of Vermont in the fall. freestyle relay and the 200 medley selected as the female recipient from Scholarship is the next scholarship to The Judith and Bruce McLane Me- Congratulations Hailey. relay. Individually, Ryan has top-10 Westfield High School of the Union be awarded. It will be presented by morial Awards are given in memory Ted Connell Scholarships for times in the 200 free and the 500 free, County Scholar Athlete award. Gwyn Patrick Tuohy, Deborah’s son, who and honor of Judy McLane and Bruce Achievement in Swimming and he placed third in the 500 free in will attend Vanderbilt University, is the varsity lacrosse coach at McLane. Judy and Bruce, a long- The next two scholarships are the the Counties this year. where she will play lacrosse. Con- Westfield High School. time Booster, were the parents of four Ted Connell Scholarships for Out of the pool, Ryan is a distin- gratulations Gwyn. This award is given in memory of boys who played sports in Westfield. Achievement in Swimming. These guished honor roll student, a member The Friends of Girl’s Lacrosse Deborah Tuohy by her husband and Both were staunch supporters of the scholarships are given by the of Operation Smile and Support the Award three sons, two of whom are former Westfield Boosters and Westfield Westfield High Class of 1964 (with Troops, a CYO peer minister, and a The Friends of Girl’s Lacrosse Westfield High School athletes. Mrs. Athletics. Their son Jason is a current additional generous support from the volunteer flag football coach. Ryan Award will be presented by Lois Hely. Tuohy was a long-time supporter of member of the Boosters, and they Connell family) in memory of Ted will attend the University of Dela- This award recognizes a female stu- Westfield football, lacrosse, and base- have several grandchildren playing Connell, a valued member of the class ware, where he will continue his swim- dent athlete who plays lacrosse and ball. This award is given to a male CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-6 Thursday, May 26, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Tyler Roth Rachel Mattessich Steve Barmakian Megan Melillo Zachary Kelly sports in Westfield. These awards Mattessich. Rachel earned five var- team and teammates, and was a leader ship. The recipients are varsity ath- Tyler won the Union County first recognize a male athlete and a female sity letters – two in volleyball, two in on and off the field. letes who have demonstrated com- singles championship as a sophomore athlete who demonstrate leadership basketball, and one in spring track. The winner of the Athletic Direc- mitment to their teams and teammates, and the County third singles champi- and integrity both on the field and in Rachel was the Most Valuable Senior tors Scholarship is Sid Douglas. Sid’s in the classroom and within the com- onship as a freshman. He was first the classroom. on the volleyball team. She also re- parents are Cheryl and Hassan Swift. munity. team All Area as a sophomore and McLane Awards – Male Recipient ceived All County and All Confer- Sid earned 10 varsity letters – 4 in Advisor’s Award – Female Recipi- second team All State in third singles The male recipient of the McLane ence recognition. spring track, 4 in winter track, and 2 ent. This year’s female recipient of as a freshman. Award is Jarek Gozdizski. Jarek is In the classroom, Rachel is a distin- in football. He was also a captain of the Advisor’s Award is Cami Sullivan. Tyler is a distinguished honor roll the son of Maureen and Jeff guished honor roll student who main- the winter track team and the spring Cami is the daughter of Sue and Neil student who maintains a 4.1 GPA. He Gozdizski. Jarek earned 4 varsity let- tains a 4.2 GPA. She is a member of track team. On the football field, Sid Sullivan. Cami earned 6 varsity let- is a member of the National Honor ters in wrestling. He was the captain the National Honor Society and the received All County and All Confer- ters – 4 in field hockey and 2 in Society and the National Spanish of the team in both his junior and National Spanish Honor Society. She ence recognition this season. On the lacrosse as a 9th and 10th grader. She Honor Society. He is also a member senior years. And he was the team’s is an AP Scholar, and she received a track, Sid has been an outstanding was also the captain of the field hockey of the Spanish Club and a National Most Valuable Senior. Jarek had an bronze award on the National Span- sprinter. Indoors, Sid finished 5th in team in both her junior and senior Honor Society tutor. Tyler will attend outstanding wrestling career at ish Exam. Rachel is a Transition the 300 at the Bishop Loughlin Games, years. She was the first junior captain Villanova University, and he will play Westfield High School. In his senior Leader, a member of the Model UN and in the process, set the school of the team in school history. Cami tennis there. Congratulations Tyler. season, for example, he was first in and the Spanish Club, and a volunteer record in that event. During the 2015 has been first and second team All The Tri-Sports Achievement Schol- the Counties, first in the Regions, and for several community service orga- spring season, Sid placed second in Conference in field hockey, and she arship second in the Districts. He also re- nizations. the 400 at the Conference meet and was recognized as the team’s Most The Tri-Sports Achievement Schol- ceived All County, All Area, and All Rachel will attend Cornell Univer- 5th at the County meet. Valuable offensive player after the arship is sponsored by the Lessner Conference recognition. sity in the fall. Congratulations Off the field and the track, Sid is a 2015 season. and Tresnan Families, who have been Off the mat, Jarek is a distinguished Rachel. volunteer PAL football coach. Sid Cami is a distinguished honor roll supporters of, and participants in, honor roll student who maintains a The Athletic Directors Scholarship will attend Caldwell University in the student. She is also a peer minister, a Westfield athletics for many years. 4.0 GPA. He is a member of the The next award will be presented fall. Congratulations Sid. member of the Junior Optimist Club, This scholarship recognizes a student National Honor Society. He is a Tran- by Sandy Mamary, Westfield’s Su- Advisor’s Awards a member of Operation Smile, and a athlete who has demonstrated out- sition leader, the president of the Latin pervisor of Athletics. The next two awards are the Advi- volunteer field hockey coach. Cami standing athletic abilities as evidenced Club, an officer of the Junior Opti- The Athletic Directors Scholarship sors’ Scholarships. These awards will will attend Rhodes College, where by achieving three varsity letters in mist Club, a member of Support Our is given in honor of, and in memory be presented by John Fuller, the sec- she will play field hockey. Congratu- three different and distinct sports Troops, and a volunteer youth wres- of, Westfield High School’s former ond Vice President of the Boosters. lations Cami. during senior year. tling coach. Jarek will attend Bucknell Athletic Directors – Ed Tranchina, These scholarships are given by the Advisor’s Award – Male Recipient The award will be presented by University, where he will continue Bob Duncan, John Lay, and Gary Westfield Boosters in honor of all The male recipient of this year’s Frank Fusaro, a past Boosters Presi- wrestling. Congratulations Jarek. Kehler – and it is funded jointly by former Boosters – our Advisors. Advisor’s award is Tyler Roth. Tyler dent, on behalf of the Lessner and McLane Award – Female Recipi- the Westfield Boosters, The Friends These Advisors’ Scholarships recog- is the son of Cynthia Benn and Gary Tresnan families. ent of Westfield Track, and the Westfield nize a male and a female student Roth. Tyler earned four varsity let- The winner of the Tri-Sports The female recipient of the McLane PAL. This scholarship recognizes a athlete who participated as a senior in ters in tennis. He was also a captain of Achievement Scholarship is Jelani Award is Rachel Mattessich. Rachel Westfield High School athlete who sports for which a sponsoring organi- the team. Prior to an injury that kept Pierre. Jelani is the son of Kim Britten- is the daughter of Michelle and Rich competed hard, was dedicated to his zation does not sponsor a scholar- him out of action in his junior year, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-7 Thursday, May 26, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Pierre and Gerard Pierre. Jelani distance runner at WHS. During this Society; she earned an honorable Committee President to an outstand- first team All Group 5, first team All earned 5 varsity letters – 2 in basket- year’s winter season, she set the in- mention on the National Spanish ing senior athlete who exemplifies Area, and first team All Conference. ball, 1 in football, and 2 in spring door school record in the 800; she Exam; and she was a PSAT National leadership, character, good sports- He also earned All Area recognition track. In football, Jelani received sec- won the state sectional championship Merit commended scholar. Brooke is manship, and the spirit of Westfield as a junior. After his sophomore and ond team All Conference Recogni- in the 800; she placed second in the the Vice Chairman of Smiles for Se- athletics. junior lacrosse seasons, Owen was tion in 2015. In basketball, he was Group 4 championship; and she niors, a member of the Spanish Club, This year’s winner is Owen Colwell. named second team – All Group 4, selected to the All Tournament team placed 5th at the Meet of Champions, and she does volunteer work for sev- Owen is the son of Patricia and John and he received All County and All at the Len Sepanek holiday tourna- earning All County recognition as a eral community service organizations. Colwell. Division recognition as well. ment in Basking Ridge. In spring result of her efforts. During the 2015 Brooke will attend Lehigh Univer- Owen earned seven varsity letters – Owen is a distinguished honor roll track, he has been both a high jumper spring season, Brooke was the con- sity, where she will continue her dis- 4 in lacrosse and 3 in football. He was student who recently was selected as and a sprinter, competing at the Penn ference champion in both the 400 and tinguished running career. Congratu- also a captain of the lacrosse team, the Westfield High School recipient Relays on the 4 x 100 relay team. the 800, and she set the meet record in lations Brooke. and the Most Valuable Senior on of the NJSIAA Scholar Athlete award. Outside of athletics, Jelani recently the 800 at the state sectionals. Both The President’s Award defense on the football team. After Owen will attend Johns Hopkins Uni- was selected as the male recipient indoors and outdoors, Brooke has The President’s Award is consid- the 2015 State championship football versity, where he will play lacrosse. from Westfield High School of the also been part of the school record ered our most prestigious. It will be season, Owen earned third team All Congratulations Owen. Union County Scholar Athlete Award. setting 4x800 relay team that quali- presented by Paul Friel, the President State honors, as well as being named CONCLUSION Jelani will attend Iona College, where fied for the Penn Relays. of the Westfield School Boosters As- That concludes the presentation of he will be part of the school’s track Brooke is a distinguished honor roll sociation. the student athlete scholarship awards. and field team. Congratulations Jelani. student who maintains a 4.178 GPA. The President’s Award is presented Probitas Verus Honos On behalf of all the Boosters, I The Executive Committee Award She is a member of the National Honor in the name of the Booster Executive would like to offer special thanks to The Executive Committee Award all the presenters and those who con- will be presented by Jim Brucia, the tributed to these scholarships. First Vice-President of the Westfield And of course, I would like to ex- Boosters. tend my congratulations to the recipi- The Executive Committee Award ents of these awards and their par- is given on behalf of the 52 active ents. It was a pleasure to honor these Boosters, and it is given to a student outstanding young people. athlete whose hard work, dedication, Finally, to all the seniors, I wish you and leadership are indicative of what great success in college and in all high school athletics represent. your future endeavors. This year’s winner is Brooke But, I would like you to consider Schaeffer. Brooke is the daughter of one final thing as you leave here to- Dianne and Brad Schaeffer. Brooke night and as you are about to leave earned 10 varsity letters – three in high school. This dinner was given in cross-country, three in winter track, your honor, and you all have received and four in spring track. She was a recognition in some form, whether by captain of both the winter track team a senior recognition plaque, a schol- and the spring track team, and she arship award, or a picture plaque. was the Most Valuable Senior runner You received these awards as a result on the winter track team. of the generosity and good works of Brooke was an outstanding middle current and former Westfield High School athletes, coaches, and Boost- Reading is Good For You ers. After finishing your education and embarking on your careers, please consider giving something back to Westfield High School athletics in the form of your time, your talents, or your resources. For as the years go by, it will likely be up to you to continue the tradition of this dinner and these awards to ensure that future David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times generations of student-athletes can goleader.com/subscribe FANTASTIC INTERCEPTION...Blue Devil outside linebacker Owen Colwell makes a fantastic interception in the be honored like you were here to- scrimmage game against Phillipsburg at Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield on August 28, 2015. night. Page S-8 Thursday, May 26, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Story on page 11 of The Westfield Leader

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Blue Devil Boys Dismount Montclair Mounties in North Group 4 Lacrosse, 10-1 Page S-15 Thursday, May 26, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Cranford Introduces Garwood Council OKs $3.77-Mil. Capital Budget $445K Ordinance For Roads By BRIAN TRUSDELL from Union County. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “Leave it with us, the heck with By CHRISTINA M. HINKE cost in excess of $800,000, Com- new business at 101 Miln Street Specially Written for The Westfield Leader GARWOOD – The borough coun- the grants,” Ms. Cuccaro said missioner Patrick Giblin said, with to install an awning and sign that cil approved a $445,000 bond after the relatively brief 62- CRANFORD — The township the total sum coming from the encroaches onto the township ordinance for new street repairs minute semi-monthly meeting of committee introduced, buy a 5-0 Board of Education (BOE), funds right-of-way. During Monday’s Tuesday night, the second meet- council. “I have a real problem tally, approved a $3.77-million raised from the Cranford Soccer committee workshop meeting, ing in a row it had authorized with them giving us money they capital budget Tuesday night. Of Club, and the township. The BOE the commissioners had an ob- borrowing for road work. already took from us.” that amount, some $3.4 million is to also have its own vote on the jection to allow perpendicular Tuesday night’s ordinance cov- She suggested an annual allo- is to be bonded, while the rest project. Once completed, mul- signs in the downtown. ered $145,000 for the repaving cation from the county based on will be paid by way of grants, tiple teams would be able to The Memorial Day Committee of several blocks of Center Street an average doled out on a five- Mayor Andis Kalnins said. practice on the field at once. is inviting the public to follow the and $300,000 for the resurfacing year average, “so we can pay Capital projects covered by the Two ordinances were rescinded parade to Memorial Park to par- of Hickory Avenue, from East cash for capital projects.” budget will include: about $2 mil- and replaced as part of the town’s ticipate in the ceremony that hon- Street to Lexington Avenue, and During council debate, fellow lion for roadwork; handicapped recodification of the master plan. ors those individuals who have West Street, from Spruce Av- Republican and Ms. Cuccaro’s run- ramps and sidewalks and curb The committee replaced the vi- given the ultimate sacrifice in the enue to Beach Avenue. ning mate in last year’s election, replacements; storm sewer im- cious dogs ordinance and an or- United States of America. Eighty- The measure passed 5-1 with Joe Sarno, said he had no prob- provements; improvements to dinance regarding home-based six Cranford residents have given the only no vote coming from lem with the matching portion of public buildings, including the re- businesses. that ultimate sacrifice, Commis- Councilwoman Ileen Cuccaro, the grant. He said he understood habilitation of the basketball Mayor Kalnins said under the sioner Hannen said. who voiced disapproval over the the county’s objective, but only courts at Lincoln Park and reno- home-based business ordinance VFW Hall is to have free hot fact that money for the Center said he wished state authorities vation of the council chambers; home-based businesses included dogs and beverages for those Street project had to be bor- would require municipalities to new vehicles for the Department working from home was “consid- that come out after the ceremony rowed – since it wasn’t included spend more than the current 5 of Public Works and computer ered illegal.” The new ordinance on Memorial Day, the committee in this year’s budget – in order to percent on a down payment be- equipment; computer equipment, has restrictions and requires a announced. receive the other half of the fund- fore bonding for such projects. bailout systems, turnout gear, permit for such a business. Moms Demand Action repre- ing as part of a matching grant CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE and self-contained breathing ap- Commissioners Giblin and Tho- sentatives Jennifer Gilman and paratus for the fire department; a mas H. Hannen Jr. voted against Patti Fico, of Cranford, were pre- truck and defibrillators for the a resolution that authorizes a CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Crowd Protest High School police department; a senior bus for the Parks and Recreation De- partment, and other items. Principal’s Termination Commissioner John Mallon said, “One of the most important things By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE tion of Ms. McCabe. we were able to do this year is Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ms. McCabe, who will lose her the amount we are borrowing is CRANFORD — It was standing- position at the end of the school less than the amount in principal room only in the Lincoln Elemen- year, has been the principal of in past bonds…” tary School Gymnasium Monday Cranford High School for the past The township received four night as the board of education two years. The decision not to grants: a $2,500 Middlesex was forced to address protests renew Ms. McCabe’s contract has County Fitness Kit Equipment related to the termination of been acknowledged in a joint Grant, $10,000 PSE&G 2016 Mu- Cranford High School (CHS) Prin- statement released earlier by nicipal Grant Award Sustainable cipal Kathleen McCabe. both Ms. McCabe and the board Jersey Grant, $51,258 Clean The scheduled award ceremony as a “district decision.” Communities Grant, and a $1,000 honoring the best in Cranford of Described as “a fixture in the Youth Academy Kids grant. student performers and artists Cranford community,” students Memorial Field may see a new was met with cheers and ap- credit Ms. McCabe with guiding baseball and soccer synthetic turf plause. However, the meeting them through the tragic events field. The committee introduced Robyn Orr-Gioffre for The Westfield Leader that ensued after the private surrounding the death of Cranford an ordinance to authorize FULL HOUSE…Students and parents fill Cranford’s Lincoln Elementary executive board session had con- High School student Michael $300,000 for a synthetic turf field School gymnasium Monday night to voice their concerns to the school board cluded took on a different tone as Wielgus in 2013. for soccer and baseball fields at about its decision not to renew the contract of Cranford High School Principal questions and concerns were Indeed, more than one student Memorial Field. The project is to Kate McCabe. (See story on page 2). raised in regards to the termina- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-16 Thursday, May 26, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary CR Introduces Capital Budget Crowd Protests H.S. Principal’s Termination sented by Mayor Kalnins with a cation that is still ongoing. She told the board that Ms. McCabe, diligent and brilliant leadership.” PTA President Elisabeth Lynch proclamation for National Gun said Mr. DiGiovanni could submit known for her ability to connect Speakers encouraged Interim Su- spoke on behalf of Ms. McCabe Violence Awareness Day on an OPRA request for the records. with her students, could be found perintendent Marilyn Birnbaum and credited her with offering a Thursday, June 2. That day Moms Also, Mr. DiGiovanni later com- every morning at 7:15 a.m., and the board to revisit their line of “real time” information Demand Action also invite ev- mented on the township’s plan- greeting each student person- decision to terminate Ms. about what is happening at CHS eryone to wear orange to re- ning and zoning boards lack of use ally as they entered the building. McCabe. through her Twitter account. member the more than 30,000 of the township engineer: “When “Over 600 students” have While Board President Kurt This has generated conversa- people in America killed by gun we are not reliant on profession- signed an online petition started Petschow Jr. made clear the board tions between Ms. Lynch and her violence every year. als… you will make mistakes and by senior Bart Lahiff, requesting could not comment on the hiring teenage sons, a change from Commissioner Giblin remem- this town has done that.” Ms. McCabe not be terminated. or firing of personnel, the board what she refered to previously as bered a young man whom he Resident Frank Krause asked Protesters voiced concern over made adjustments to the agenda the “black hole” of conversations. knew, Brian Tevlin, who was killed the committee not to reappoint the lack of “transparency” in the to suit the needs of the protest- Although there were many stu- in 2014 by terrorist Ali any of the zoning board members termination and the large turn- ers and made clear they were dents who spoke passionately Muhammad Brown. “Two years next year. “They have offended over in the position of the CHS “here to listen.” about Ms. McCabe, none had a ago a young man was driving entire neighborhoods,” he said of principal CHS Student Liason, Bart Lahiff, bigger impact on the crowd than home and stopped at a light….and the zoning board, citing variance The petition states “[Ms. who described himself as “an a soft-spoken senior Brittany was shot at 10 times and hit approvals for multi-use buildings McCabe] serves as an inspiration incensed young man who wants Hogan, who lost her mother to eight... On June 2, I will wear that have “changed the character to every student and every fac- some answers,” helped organize Breast Cancer on May 10. orange,” Mr. Giblin said. of neighborhoods and the SID ulty member who has had the the speakers who were prepared Brittany told the board Ms. The New Jersey State Associa- (Special Improvement District.” pleasure of working under her to fight for Ms. McCabe. McCabe had a keen awareness of tion of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) what she would be missing in her Accreditation Program Manager senior year with a mom who was Harry Delgado presented the Garwood Council OKs Ordinance for Roads terminally ill and recounted how Cranford Police Department (CPD) Ms. McCabe allowed her to re- with its accreditation. The CPD The measure, authorizing a 10- tion in the possible redevelop- The ordinance restricts parking ceive her diploma early, so pic- has been accredited for 12 years year bond, followed the council’s ment of the largely abandoned on the designated streets be- tures could be taken with her and is one of three agencies in the vote on May 10 to amend last five-acre industrial site that also tween 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on mom. state to be accredited. The CPD fall’s $395,000 bond ordinance includes the former home of Petro weekdays to residents that ob- “Ms. McCabe went out of her received a perfect score in its to account for higher-than-ex- Plastics between South Avenue tain vehicle decals from the town. way to give me these experi- assessment, Mr. Delgado said. pected costs for sidewalk repair and the NJ Transit rail line west The council heard from a Myrtle ences with my mom,” she told The CPD presented its annual in last year’s road projects. of Center Street. Avenue resident who complained the board. Brittany’s comments awards Tuesday night. Detec- The borough routinely receives Last month, the Garwood Plan- that a neighbor had obtained a were met with a tearful standing tives Spencer Durkin and Brian grants from the state Depart- ning Board approved a redevel- handicapped parking space in front ovation. Wagner, and Patrolmen Michael ment of Transportation (DOT) opment plan for the site and of her home when she already has While extoling the virtues of Dubitsky, Matthew Siessel, Gre- for roadwork, which are then forwarded its recommendation a driveway and garage. He voiced Ms. McCabe, Valedictorian Hale gory Federici, James Knight and completed in the following year. to the council. The plan, devised frustration that because of the Jaeger referred to her as “A cham- Jason D’Agostino received the The Hickory and West Street in coordination with Russo – which driveway and garage, he was con- pion of the students” and re- departmental citation presented projects, which will be partially purchased the Petro property in fused as to the reason for the called his own personal experi- by Police Chief James Wozniak. paid by DOT funds, were com- 2015 and has reached an agree- handicapped restriction – which ence in his dealings with the “It is a testament to the leader- bined with the Center Street ment to buy the Casale property eliminates prime space in a con- woman he calls “MY principal,” ship of this department and the project for the purpose of the – envisions a four-story, 315- gested area and essentially give who he credits with helping him men and women who keep us bond, which was approved ear- unit apartment complex with his neighbor – who lives alone – a find his voice. safe,” Deputy Mayor Mary lier than normal since the county ground floor retail space. private parking space. In discussing the search for a O’Connor said. money must be spent by the end Council President Lou Mayor Charles Lombardo charged new superintendent, Mr. During Monday’s committee of the year. Petruzzelli noted that installa- Police Committee Chairman Joe Petschow told The Leader/Times meeting, the owner of Riverfront In other action, the council ap- tion has been completed of the Sarno with investigating the situ- the board was "taking proposals at Cranford Station, Tony proved the cancellation of tax residential permit parking signs ation and the borough’s policies on from different search firms" to DiGiovanni, asked if the town- liens on six parcels of land on as part of last fall’s ordinance by granting handicapped street park- look for a new superintendent. ship committee approved a lease South Avenue owned by Casale the council that expanded re- ing spaces. He also asked Mr. Sarno The board has never used a extension of some 30 parking Industries, now that 490 South strictions to 10 additional streets. to probe a request by Ms. Cuccaro search firm before, and wants to spaces at the PSE&G substation Ave. LLC – a subsidiary of Russo The announcement was signifi- for the possible installation of one find out how much search firms site that is under a pending ap- Development of Carlstadt – had cant since Police Chief Bruce or more stop signs on East Street would cost. The board may go plication with the planning board. paid the private lien holders. The Underhill had said his depart- as a way to slow traffic on the back to searching on their own. Township Attorney Diane Dabulas borough had sold the liens to ment would begin enforcing the thoroughfare, which she said had There will be an update on the said the committee cannot re- four different entities. ordinance once the installation no stop signs from South Avenue search process at the board’s spond to a planning board appli- The approval is the latest ac- was complete. to Unami Park. next meeting. Page S-17 Thursday, May 26, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary North Ave. Quick Chek Cranford Board Unhappy Substation Debate to Continue Plans Still Visible From Street By NICOLAS FERNANDES for the applicant. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times By CHRISTINA M. HINKE mental Protection because it a 10-foot-high gate for mainte- Mr. Pastor has proposed a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader CRANFORD — The final approval 5,504-square-foot store with would impact flooding upstream nance access only, and a black of a proposed Quick Chek conve- eight gas pumps, eight interior CRANFORD — PSE&G presented and FEMA recommends the flood- 50 percent open fence to have a nience store and gas station on tables and two exterior tables. its plan Wednesday for a 13-foot way the site encroaches on to be PVC backing that is hurricane North Avenue was delayed due The tables are not for restaurant brick face wall and fencing as a kept clear. As a result, PSE&G proof, that would be erected to issues brought up by the Board service, but so that customers means to shield the substation had recommended eliminating along a 123-foot wide portion of of Adjustment Monday night. can buy food items and not have with equipment located at 225 the substation altogether, ac- South Avenue, PSE&G’s civil en- Jorge Pastor’s application – to eat them in their car. South Avenue East, across the cording to a report to the New gineer Ken Kimmel said. which has already been approved Even though it is not a full- street from the new Riverfront at Jersey Board of Public Utilities, The wall’s height was not ad- by the Union County Planning service restaurant, the applicant Cranford Station development. and said that option would cost equate said some planning board Board — calls for the store to be has added enough parking spaces The board will hear public com- $67 million. members. built at 370 North Avenue – at for a restaurant to the proposal ments and make its decision on “By removing, converting and “This is as high as PSE&G is the site of an unoccupied indus- to be safe – 43 regular spaces the wall design at the Wednes- spreading the load amongst many willing to go,” Mr. O’Brien said trial building. and three oversized spaces. day, June 1 meeting to begin at existing stations, the customers upon planning board member The property is adjacent to Gar- In addition, Mr. Pastor plans to 8 p.m. in the municipal building. once supplied from Cranford will Peter Taylor’s question if PSE&G den State Parkway Exit 137 and hire 35 to 45 employees, who will There were comments by some be connected to more resilient had considered a façade 35 feet surrounded by businesses such mostly be Cranford residents, as planning board members who supplies and assets will be per- high, which is the current build- as Dunkin Donuts, Dairy Queen they are a locally-based busi- said it would prefer the substa- manently removed from the ing height. The current building and the area’s most recent de- ness, originating in Dunellen and tion to be located in the rear of floodway and NJDEP Riparian was constructed in 1902 as the velopment – the drive-thru only operating predominantly in New the lot as it is now and have it Buffer Zone,” the report said. trolley power station, said Vic Starbucks. Jersey. completely shielded from the Later, PSE&G decided to el- Bary, a member of the Cranford “This is a good application of The plan for this location is an streetscape, and a comment evate a new substation, as pre- Historic Preservation Advisory something that has long been example of Quick Chek’s modern about how it could impact flood- sented in 2015. board. The substation was sub- awaited,” said John McDonough, business model, the company’s ing. The plan presented has the Planning Board Member Dan sequently built in 1910, PSE&G’s a licensed professional planner CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE substation close to the sidewalk Aschenbach said fences in the Planner John Meally said. PSE&G with a wall and fence blocking a flood areas are open fences to plans to tear down the building, portion of the view of the substa- allow floodwaters to pass which Mr. Bary was against. Veteran and Service Dog tion and equipment, that will sit through. The fence presented has Anthony DiGiovanni, the de- 16- to 22-feet high off the ground, a backing that prevents it from veloper of Riverfront at Cranford said William Bell, electrical engi- being open and floodgates were Station and the plaintiff in a law- neer for PSE&G. not presented on the wall. suit filed against the planning To March in Local Parade On September 16, 2015, PSE&G In September, the board had board for its decision to approve CRANFORD — Among the par- to a wounded veteran. was approved, 8-0, with condi- made a condition of approval the PSE&G application, asked ticipants in the Cranford Memo- This year Mr. O’Brien, a resi- tions for an amended site plan to that PSE&G revise its buffering of how the planning board can rial Day Parade this Monday, May dent of Winfield Park, received build a new substation that is to the front façade, suggesting a “make a determination if the 30, will be veteran Shaun O’Brien Shillelagh. Mr. O’Brien suffered be elevated higher than the flood- brick wall with shrubbery in front. screen wall is adequate if you and his dog, Shillelagh. The pair traumatic brain injury from a waters during Hurricane Irene as It also requested the three don’t have the height of the elec- are part of Rebuilding Warriors, missile that hit the ground at his a way to potentially avoid it be- transformers that will sit to the tric equipment?” an organization that raises money feet on the day before being ing underwater in a flood event, east of the substation be shielded PSE&G submitted plans to the to train service dogs that help sent home from Afghanistan. and prevent outages. from the street with a 16-foot engineering department that had returning veterans with missing During the aftermath of his in- The substation provides elec- brick sound wall that will be in scale elevations that showed the limbs, Post Traumatic Stress Dis- jury, Mr. O’Brien twice attempted tric to 6,914 customers in the front. The board also made a exact height, but were not pre- order (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain suicide. He has a wife and a Cranford, Westfield, Garwood, condition that PSE&G consult with sented at the September meet- Injuries (TBI) in adapting to life young child. Like many return- Kenilworth, Roselle and Roselle the police department on its light- ing, Mr. O’Brien said. back home. ing soldiers with PTSD and TBI, Park. PSE&G is using funds from ing plan and to discuss police “The past approval that was The group’s largest fundraiser he has had a difficult time re- $1.2 billion PSE&G has invested security cameras. granted was based on a lack of is held each year in New Jersey at turning home and getting back to rebuild 29 of its substations. The wall is to be three-and-a- information made available to The Headliner, located in Nep- into a normal life. In its flood impact study, dated half feet from the property line, the board… In general, I think tune. In the first two years Re- A soldier with PTSD and TBI 2012, PSE&G said using a 4.7- where five feet is necessary per the consensus is the whole de- building Warriors raised more commits suicide every 68 min- foot high floodwall to surround the zoning laws. The design sign is in question,” Mr. Taylor than $80,000 in New Jersey utes. Dogs like Shillelagh help the substation costing $525,000 showed a 13-foot high brick-face said. alone. During that event the or- veterans such as Mr. O’Brien to was not permitted by the New wall with mock windows, and a Steve Needle, owner of 4 Cen- ganization awards a service dog cope with everyday life. Jersey Department of Environ- white peaked top for aesthetics, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-18 Thursday, May 26, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary North Avenue Quick Check Debate to Continue Local Letters to the Editor real estate manager Robert work with the board to find the sue is whether or not the New Vallario said. The company’s best option for the lid-up sign. Jersey Department of Transpor- Garwood location does not have Board Secretary Jeffrey Pistol tation will approve a left arrow so Gumbert Baseball Field Foul Balls a gas station because it is one of said he thinks the brick wall that cars can turn into the park- their old fashioned locations, from should have some false windows ing lot during times of heavy Create a Safety Problem the days when the company was to make the business look more traffic volumes. Mr. Seckler said strictly a convenience store. welcoming, similar to some of a decision on the left arrow might Dear Mayor Skibitsky: sponse so far. I am enclosing a The proposal calls for three Cranford’s other developments take six to 12 months. I write to call your attention to copy of the bill for replacing my Quick Chek signs that are an including Bank of America, The Quick Chek’s application a serious safety problem at the window for reimbursement, to- issue for the board. One of the Walgreen’s and Dollar General. will resume at the board’s Mon- baseball field on the east side of gether with a plea for the prompt signs would require a 61-foot “That would, I think, make it day, July 11 meeting. Chestnut Street. As the season installation of additional screen- brick wall with the Quick Chek look more inviting from the progresses, batting practice in- ing to eliminate the hazard be- letters and gas prices internally street,” Mr. Pistol said. creases. However, the walkway fore anyone is injured. Your per- lit up. Matthew Seckler, senior project Reading is Good For You bordering the field is unprotected sonal attention will be greatly “This enormous pedestal sign manager for Stonefield Engineer- by the current batting cages and appreciated. is just overbearing,” board mem- ing & Design, conducted a traffic foul balls escape the field with regularity. Robert Helander ber Mary Ann Hay said. “It’s not study on the proposal for Quick Garwood like we’re on Route 22.” Chek and found that it wouldn’t There is a real risk that people The project’s civil engineer, increase traffic much because may be struck. Additionally, win- I Hope Vets Will Derek Jordan, defended the sign about 90 percent of customers dows have been broken, includ- by saying that it is not too bright. would be those who already pass ing my office on April 27 around 6:30 p.m. – see the attached Vote for Lance “It’s not gleaming. It does not the location on a daily basis. In Leonard Lance is a man of in- shine out on the road,” Mr. Jor- addition, the company does not photos. I understand that our property tegrity and has always worked dan said. permit tractor trailers to enter hard to not only support those After some negotiation, Quick their parking lots. goleader.com/subscribe manager has written to the rec- reation commission, but no re- currently serving our armed Chek representatives agreed to However, the biggest traffic is- forces, but also when our veter- ans come home. Leonard has backed COLA increases for our Bd. Unhappy with Substation Cranford Pool/Fitness Ctr. veterans, held town halls and jobs fairs for veterans, and tennial Avenue located right be- parking to the rear from where it Still Has Openings For 2016 proudly writes letters of support hind the substation, said, “When was on the side street. for all his constituents applying they first put that building up “It would be preferable to me CRANFORD — The Cranford Pool If a person has already created to service academies. they designed it the right way. to not have the parking and have and Fitness Center has an- an account with Community Leonard has stood side by side Now it’s pushed too close. Is the substation better screened,” nounced that there are still open- Pass/Recreation Department, he with me at Boy Scout Courts of there any way to buffer it? You Board Vice-Chairman Lynda ings for 2016 Summer Member- or she may use that login infor- Honor, recognizing their com- have residents facing it.” Feder said. Parking is tempo- ships. Registration for Cranford mation. If unable to remember mitments to their communities Mr. Aschenbach said, “It is a rarily closed during construction residents and non-residents can one’s user name and password, and America. In my experience, unique situation — it is smack in that is to take two years. be done online or in person at the call registration for this infor- Leonard listens to what we have our newly rejuvenated down- “We can accomplish this with Fitness Center, located at 401 mation. Individuals are advised to say. If all these didn’t stand town. This is a major issue for us parking in the front, it is just a Centennial Avenue, Cranford. to not set up a new account as out to my fellow veterans and looking at the aesthetics of this matter of time,” Mr. Taylor said. In-person registration and pic- their identification will no longer their families, remember that Mr. wall.” “I didn’t see anything in the ture identification hours are as be valid. Lance has three flags outside his “In my opinion the three-and- testimony to do it the other way, follows: Monday and Wednes- Those who do not already have office — the American flag, the a-half-foot setback where five other than how much it would day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday an account will, upon complet- New Jersey flag, and the POW/ feet is required is merely from cost,” Mr. Taylor said. and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8:30 ing registration, receive an e- MIA flag. I’m proud to call Leonard the bump out — it creates depth “PSE&G is not prepared to go p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; mail containing their login infor- a friend and he has my vote and and screening of the equipment,” back to scratch,” Mr. O’Brien said. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. mation. Individuals are advised whole-heartened support on Mr. Mealy said. “Is it possible to relocate it?” Online registration may be done to keep this e-mail in a safe Tuesday, June 7. I hope veterans One reason the setback is close Mr. Taylor asked. 24 hours a day, seven days a place in order to continue to and servicemen and women will to the street is that the township “No,” Mr. O’Brien said. week. Individuals are asked to enjoy the convenience of online join me in voting for Leonard requested to preserve the 38 create their CommunityPass ac- registration. Lance. commuter parking spaces it count by going to https:// For more information, visit Jay Boxwell Jr leases from PSE&G to remain Probitas Verus Honos register.communitypass.net/ cranford.com/pool or call the Pool Commander, Cranford Post 335 there, and PSE&G is to move the cranford. Utility at (908) 709-7260. NJ State VFW POW/MIA Chairman Page S-19 Thursday, May 26, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Cranford Announces Details Library Friends List Cranford Knights’ Donation Book Sale Dates CRANFORD — The Friends of Of Memorial Day Parade the Cranford Public Library in- To Aid Raphael’s Life House vite members of the commu- CRANFORD — The Cranford DeMolay, Cranford Republican nity to visit their used book CRANFORD — The Cranford of New York City and several Recreation and Parks Depart- Club, mayor and council of the sale in the Friendly Book Cellar Knights of Columbus last month “baby bottle boomerangs,” co- ment will hold its annual Memo- Borough of Garwood, Garwood at the Cranford Public Library. presented Raphael’s Life House ordinated in various local rial Day Parade on Monday, May Fire Department, Garwood First The sale will take place with a $2,000 donation from churches by Maxine Brown, wife 30. The lineup will begin at 8:30 Aid Squad, Sunny Acres Civic Wednesday, June 8, from 4 to funds that were raised through of Pastor Alfred E. Brown of the a.m. at the Cranford Commu- Group, Shining Stars, Cranford 8:30 p.m.; Thursday and Fri- their St. Patrick’s Day Dance and First Baptist Church of Cranford. nity Center, located at 220 Wal- Elks No. 2006 Motorcycle Club, day, June 9 and 10, 10 a.m. to March Madness pool. For “baby bottle boomerangs,” nut Avenue, Cranford. Marching Car Group and other vehicles, 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, June Raphael’s Life House, founded empty baby bottles are distrib- will commence at 9 a.m., ending Orange Avenue Band, Cranford 11, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. by Cranford resident Edith uted to church congregations, with a traditional memorial cer- Community of Girl Scouts, Boy Items for sale will include Coogan and former resident Mary and just like a well-tossed boo- emony at 10 a.m. at Memorial Scout Troop Nos. 75 and 80, more than 10,000 adult and Orrico, is Covenant House New merang, they come back full of Park on Springfield Avenue be- Cub Scout Packs No. 75, 103 children’s books, as well as Jersey’s Mother Child program, coins, currency and checks. tween Riverside Drive and Cen- and 175, Cranford Lacrosse Club, CDs, DVDs and recorded books. created to provide services to On Wednesday night, June 15, tral Avenue. Cranford Baseball and Softball Prices will range from 25 cents homeless and pregnant young Covenant House New Jersey will Joining the line of march will League, Cranford Soccer, and to $2, except for a few spe- women, enabling them to create host its annual fundraiser to ben- be the Veterans of Foreign Wars the Cranford Hockey Club. cially-marked items. Saturday and implement a plan for their efit all of its outreach programs, (VFW) Color Guard, Grand Mar- The Cranford High School Mad- will be Bag Day; customers will future. including Raphael’s, with “Night of shal John Abdul, United States rigal Ensemble and the Cranford be able to fill a bag with books At this refurbished convent in Broadway Stars” at the New Jer- Army, VFW Post No. 335, Mili- High School Band will provide for just $8. Elizabeth, every mother has her sey Performing Arts Center in New- tary Order of the Purple Heart, musical selections during the cer- The library is located at 224 own room and can stay for up to ark. A spectacular show from Vietnam Veterans of America No. emony. Walnut Avenue, Cranford. The 18 months after her child is born. Broadway’s biggest stars, cocktail 779, Cranford High School Band, In the event of inclement entrance to the sale is through Staff and volunteers provide reception, raffles and a dessert Flag bearers carried by Boy Scout weather, services only will be the side door, just off the main classes to assist mothers with pre- reception are included in the ticket Troop Nos. 75 and 80, the mayor held at 10 a.m. at the Cranford parking lot. The sale will be natal care, parenting skills, build- price. For more information, visit and township committee, Community Center. A limited wheelchair-accessible. Pro- ing esteem, job seeking, educa- nightofbroadwaystarsnj.org. Cranford Police, Cranford Fire number of American stick flags ceeds will benefit the library. tional and vocational opportuni- The 13th annual Raphael’s Life Department, Cranford First Aid will be distributed to those along ties and other critical life skills. House Golf Outing and Barbeque Squad, Cranford Council Knights the parade route. For further Founded in 1993, Raphael’s has Dinner will take place on Mon- of Columbus, Union County Pipes information, call the Recreation provided transitional housing for day, October 3, at Colonia Coun- and Drums Band, Military Trans- and Parks Department at (908) Probitas Verus Honos hundreds of young mothers and try Club. For details, contact Ann port Association, Cranford His- 709-7283. their babies. Beams at [email protected]. torical Society, Hillside Avenue Recent fundraisers for A variety of volunteer opportu- Band, Cranford Democratic Club, Raphael’s also have included a nities are available at Raphael’s Azure-Masada Lodge No. 22 Free CDC Junior Theatre “Mom’s Sleep Out” on the streets Life House. To schedule a tour or and Accepted Masons, Azure to volunteer, call Rose at (732) Chapter No. 87 Order of the 575-0244 or e-mail Eastern Star, Union Chapter Meets Broadway Performer Police DWI [email protected] for information. CRANFORD – The cast of CDC the show. Checkpoint Reading is Good For You Junior Theatre’s production of Footloose celebrates the wis- MOUNTAINSIDE — The Moun- Footloose, currently preparing for dom of listening to young people, tainside Police Department, in Reading is Good For You their Friday, June 10 and Satur- guiding them with a warm heart conjunction with the Union day, June 11 shows at historic and an open mind all to the rockin’ County Police Department, will CDC Theatre in Cranford, recently rhythm of its Oscar and Tony- be conducting a DWI checkpoint welcomed Broadway, television nominated top 40 score and aug- this Friday, May 27. and film actor Kathy Deitch to mented with dynamic new songs The checkpoint will be located the theatre. Ms. Deitch, who por- for the stage musical. Perfor- along Route 22 East, between trayed “Urleen” in the original mances will be at CDC Theatre, the hours of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Broadway production of Foot- 78 Winans Avenue in Cranford Police officers will be checking loose, took part in a question and June 10 at 8pm and June 11 at 3 for impaired drivers as well as answer session about the show and 8pm. Visit issuing summons for other mo- goleader.com/subscribe and gave the cast a mini-work- www.cdctheatre.org for more in- tor-vehicle violations. goleader.com/subscribe shop on the opening number of formation. LEADER/TIMES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Are you enjoying the quality content you’re reading in the pages of this fine newspaper? If this is true... Our newspaper will be mailed to your home and/or place of business each week within the USA WE’RE ASKING YOU TOTO BECOMEBECOME AA SUBSCRIBER!SUBSCRIBER! By CC Online Click Here

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