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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, January 27, 2011 OUR 121th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 04-2011 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Westfield Board of Education Begins Process Of Naming Field For Bob Brewster, Sr. By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL board’s facilities committee an- of the founding members of the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader nounced that they supported mem- Westfield Athletic Hall of Fame. WESTFIELD – Unanimously, bers of the community who wanted Many of Mr. Brewster’s family members of the Westfield Board of to name the high school baseball field members were in attendance at the Education approved a new school-, after the late Bob Brewster, Sr., not- meeting, including his son, Daryl facility- and program-naming policy ing that Mr. Brewster had been part of Brewster, who had thanked members introduced by board member Ginny the Westfield community for over 50 of the Facilities Committee for their Leiz. This new policy gives permis- years. It also was reported that he had consideration. sion to board members to name school spent over 25 years in the Westfield Jane Clancy, a member of the Fa- buildings, separate school facilities football program and almost as many cilities Committee, noted that all both on school grounds and within in the basketball program. Addition- members of the committee were in school buildings and programs by a ally, it was noted that he had served support of the naming of the high- formal action. The policy also states for 10 years on the recreation com- school field and had all approved the that the board does welcome sugges- mission and spent 40 years in the action. tions from members of the commu- Athletic Boosters Club. It also was In other business, Superintendent nity in the naming of school build- reported that Mr. Brewster and his of Schools Margaret Dolan an- ings, facilities and programs. wife gave annually to a high-school nounced that the district currently is In late November, members of the scholarship and that he had been one accepting applications for the 2011- 2012 Preschool Program located at the Lincoln School Early Childhood Center. She stated that the program is made up of general education stu- dents and students who have been found eligible for special education. She revealed that general education students will be selected for the pro- gram by a lottery system. Applicants must reside in Westfield and be 3 or 4 years of age on or before October 1, Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader 2011. She noted that all applications A JOB WELL DONE…Mayor Andy Skibitsky presents an award to Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad Captain Lynn must be returned to the Lincoln School Feldman at the squad’s 75th Anniversary dinner-dance at The Grand Summit Hotel Saturday night. Looking on is squad no later than 4 p.m. on Thursday, president Reid Edles. February 17. The lottery drawing will be held at the Lincoln School on Friday, February 18, at 2 p.m. Council Discusses Pool Fees In other business, Board President Julia Walker announced that any Westfield resident interested in be- coming a candidate for the Westfield Ordinance For WHPC Certificates Board of Education can obtain a nomi- By LAUREN S. BARR should anyone require a printed approve the place-to-place transfer nating petition at Board Secretary Specially Written for The Westfield Leader version from the town, there will be of the liquor license belonging to Robert Berman’s office at 302 Elm WESTFIELD – At Tuesday a $25 fee for the entire plan and a Cool Vines, which is moving from Street. She said petitions need to be night’s Westfield Town Council $10 fee for the housing section. Elm Street to Central Avenue. signed and delivered to Mr. Berman conference session, governing body The committee also is proposing At the close of the meeting, the by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8. members discussed a resolution an ordinance to create a $50 fee for council went into closed session to Photo courtesy of Ken and Terry Wooster Board of Education members are setting the rates for 2011 Memorial residents to receive what Council- discuss the builders remedy lawsuit of SNOW IS FOR THE BIRDS...A Westfield resident on Scotch Plains Avenue was volunteers who are elected by the Pool memberships. man Foerst called a “certificate of Sunnyside versus Town of Westfield startled to see this hugh turkey perched on the rail of their deck. This is the second appearance for the fowl this month. It stayed around for about an public during the annual school elec- If the council passes the resolu- appropriateness” from the Westfield and contract negotiations pertaining hour. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 tion at its public meeting next week, Historic Preservation Commission to the Communication Workers of resident families of five or more will for their homes. America, Teamsters, Policemen’s Be- pay $450; families of four or less, Should all the paperwork be in nevolent Association and Firemen’s $360; husband/wife or parent/child order by next week’s meeting, the Mutual Benevolent Association with Consultant to Be Hired For (under 18), $270; individual, $180; council will vote on a resolution to Labor Attorney Frederick Danser, III. senior citizen, $90; family with childcare (five or more), $630, and Cranford Talks Narrowing family with childcare (four or less), Feasibility Study of New Rink $540. Membership fees for non-resi- By PAUL J. PEYTON The county has budgeted $6 mil- “One of [the things] the feasibility dents, who make up just 11 percent Budget Gap, Mayor Reports Specially Written for The Westfield Leader lion for the Oak Ridge Park Master [study] is going to say is, ‘is it going of the pool’s total membership, also By FRED T. ROSSI between projected revenues and pro- ELIZABETH – The Union County Plan in its capital budget, $5 million to be financially worth it [to build a will be set through the resolution. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Board of Chosen Freeholders are set of which was included in the 2010 new rink?],” Mr. Zuber added, saying Additional catagories are being added jected expenditures was “showing to vote on awarding a consulting ser- capital budget, with $500,000 in both there are other rinks in Edison, Union, depending on the number of children CRANFORD - Mayor Daniel some signs of improving.” The com- vices contract tonight for the devel- the 2011 and 2012 capital spending Montclair and Morristown. in the household. Aschenbach said on Tuesday that the mittee will hold another special bud- opment of an ice-skating rink feasi- plans. At a freeholder meeting last Plans for Oak Ridge also include a Fourth Ward Councilman James township committee is “deep in the get meeting on Tuesday, February 1 bility study. The county is looking to October, where the county’s overall water park, skate park, tennis courts, Foerst provided a report on the Code budget process,” and reported that a during which health insurance will construct a new rink at Oak Ridge parks master plan was discussed, restrooms and concessions facilities Review/Town Property Committee review of the 2011 budget this month be a main topic, the mayor said. Park in Clark to replace the Warinanco Freeholder Dan Sullivan said the and an open lawn, as well as separate meeting held earlier in the evening. has reduced what was a $3-million In other business, the committee Rink in Roselle as part of its master Warinanco rink is in need of $5 to $10 pedestrian and vehicular lanes. Oak According to Councilman Foerst, gap at the outset to a level he said was approved a number of appointments, plan for the park. million in renovations in order to Ridge is being converted from a golf his committee is proposing an ordi- now “closer to $1.7 million.” several of them on party line votes. Bids for development of the Oak keep it as an ice skating rink. Plans course to a park. Sixty-nine of the nance creating a fee for copies of At the committee’s regular meet- Daniel McCarthy was formally ap- Ridge rink study were to be unsealed are to convert Warinanco into an in- 168 acres of the former course will be the town’s Master Plan. ing this week, the mayor called the pointed to a one-year term as town- last Friday morning and are to be door multi-use sports facility. converted to active and passive uses. The Master Plan is available for budget “a challenge,” given the vari- ship attorney. The two Republicans made public as part of tonight’s regu- Armando Sanchez, director of the In other business, the board is ex- free on the town’s website, but ety of non-discretionary costs that on the five-member committee - Mark are increasing this year, especially Dugan and David Robinson - voted lar freeholder meeting agenda, ac- county’s golf operations, said the fea- pected to vote tonight on the intro- Westfield Home News cording to Department of Parks and sibility study would take into consid- duction of an ordinance to increase the steep increase in fees to be paid to against the appointment, citing what Community Renewal Deputy Direc- eration “surrounding facilities in the greens fees at its two remaining golf Closes After 46 Years the Rahway Valley Sewerage Author- they said was a skirting of the com- ity (RVSA). But, he said, the gap CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 tor Ron Zuber. He said the county is area, to really look to see what this courses, Galloping Hill in Kenilworth AREA - The Westfield Home News looking to have the study completed thing (an Oak Ridge skating center) and Ashbrook in Scotch Plains, from delivery service shut down over last within a few months. could do.” $27 to $29. Mr. Sanchez said a $2 weekend after over 46 years in busi- golf-reservation fee is being elimi- ness. nated. The service provided home deliv- “The golfers who always made tee ery of The Westfield Leader, daily and times are not going to feel the impact Sunday deliveries of The Star-Led- at all; they were (already) paying for ger, New York Times, Wall Street Jour- that reservation fee. But the golfers nal, etc. who weren’t making tee times are Anyone who had been receiving going to see an increase of $2 on the The Westfield Leader from Westfield greens fee,” Mr. Sanchez told the Home News, or who knows of some- freeholders. “It’s going to help us, one impacted by their closing is asked more than anything, to get our golfers to call The Westfield Leader at (908) to start using our tee-time system so 232-4407 or subscribe online at we can manage the tee times more goleader.com/subscribe. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 The Leader (and The Scotch Plains- Fanwood Times) has taken measures Taxes Due February 1 to ensure uninterrupted newspaper WESTFIELD — The office of the deliveries to stores in the region that Westfield Tax Collector will be open were previously handled by the Tuesday, February 1, from 8:30 a.m. Westfield Home News. Subscribers to 6 p.m. for the collection of prop- receiving The Leader/Times by mail Photo Courtesy of Seth Applebaum 50,000 LEGOS...Members of Temple Emanu-El of Westfield build a model of erty taxes. will not be impacted. Jerusalem employing 50,000 Legos. See story on page 5. Interest will be charged beginning Customers of Westfield Home on Tuesday February 8. Please con- News who would like to become Police Blotter...6 Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader PAGE INDEX DANCING CRASH COURSE?...The Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad cel- tact the Tax Collector’s office with Leader subscribers and receive the Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-15 ebrate its 75th Anniversary with a dinner-dance Saturday night at The Grand any questions at (908) 789-4051 or paper in the mail are asked to call or Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9, 16 Classifieds .... 16 Summit Hotel. The handsome couple is Susan and Dominic Lagano of Westfield. by e-mail at tax e-mail the newspaper at Community ... 6-7, 16 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 17-18 Mrs. Lagano is a member of the rescue squad. [email protected]. [email protected].
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There were unanswered whether or not to bid out the borough’s questions that held up the members of new athletic/recreation field plan re- the planning board for that project,” mained on the table at Tuesday night’s she said. borough council meeting. The mayor explained that there were Garwood resident Scott Kessler, some concerns as to the size of the who helps with the borough’s Little new field hockey field. League Association, voiced his con- “We want to make sure it will be cerns on the waiting period. regulation size so that tournaments “Little League season starts on April are able to be held there; otherwise, 9, and right now I have field and why would we sink the money into it,” kitchen repairs that are necessary in Mayor Quattrocchi said. order to have a successful season. I am The planning board has sought out not sure what to go ahead and repair, numbers on maintenance and cost for Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader and what to spend money on, because artificial turf, but has not yet bid out MUSIC MAN...On Saturday, January 22, world-renowned composer Marc Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader I don’t know what will be done in the the entire project, due to the fact that Shaiman, who wrote the original music and lyrics for Hairspray, spent the HOUSE CONCERT...Mthakathi Emakhaya (Ema), pictured here with Phyllis new plan for the fields,” Mr. Kessler they have not decided for sure if it will afternoon with the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Repertory Theatre’s cast Mirabella, performed Saturday night at the Fanwood home of Freeholder Al of Hairspray. See full story page 18. Mirabella and wife Phyllis. The house concert concept is an intimate venue said said. “I don’t want to dish out money even go through with the plan. to enhance the performance experience. if something is due to be redone in the The mayor announced that no pro- new plan anyway. We don’t have the posal has even been made for the SP-F BOE Discusses extra money to do that.” athletic field project, but that the plan- FW’s Bell Named Grand Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi ex- ning board planned will meet Monday Cranford Aid-in-Lieu of Busing pressed her understanding and told to get some answers to their ques- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL Mr. Kessler that she understood the tions, have more information in hand, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader urgency to solve this matter. and hopefully get up to speed on what petitive bidding process that has been SCOTCH PLAINS – During the Marshal of St. Pat’s Parade the next step will be. the norm. Abandoning that process, Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of UNION COUNTY - The 2011 “As for your upcoming season, Mr. Mr. Robinson said, was a “huge mis- Education meeting last Thursday Union County Saint Patrick’s Day Kessler, I would suggest you not hold take.” evening, BOE members discussed the Freeholders your breath waiting around for this Parade Committee has named David CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The committee’s appointment of possibility of eliminating the aid-in- new plan to go through, but rather do Michael Venditti to be chairman of lieu-of-busing payments currently in Bell of Fanwood as Grand Marshal efficiently, so we don’t have golfers of the 15th Annual Union County whatever work is necessary to make the Downtown District Management place for the 2011-2012 budget for showing up on a regular basis when the families happy and to give the kids Corp. (DMC) for one year also was parents sending their children to pri- Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. golf courses are crowded, like on a a good season,” Mayor Quattrocchi New Jersey State Police Detective approved on a 3-2 party line vote. vate schools. Saturday or Sunday, expecting to said. Democratic Commissioner Edward BOE Attorney Casper Boehim said Sgt. Bell has been involved with the play.” He said the goal is to improve The mayor suggested that Mr. Union County Saint Patrick’s Day O’Malley said Mr. Venditti has the current transportation statute golf traffic flow on the courses. Kessler do the bare minimal on field “served the town well” in other ca- mandates the district reimburse par- Parade for more than a decade and Mr. Sanchez said 60 percent of repairs to get by to save money and helped organize the division named pacities, while Deputy Mayor Kevin ents for transportation costs, but the county golfers were using the reser- also in case the plan goes through and Campbell cited Mr. Venditti’s service state does not reimburse the district after his friend, the late State Trooper vation system last year, a number he those repairs are set to be done any- Thomas J. Hanratty. This year’s pa- on the township parking committee. for this expenditure. He also said hopes to increase to between 85 and way. Mr. Campbell said it would be a “ben- rade is dedicated to the New Jersey 90 percent in the future. This year, he Borough resident Debbie McCarthy because this was an unfunded man- State Police. said golfers are being asked to use the efit” to have Mr. Venditti serving on date, it “will fall within the decision spoke up in support of the athletic the parking committee and as DMC “Aside from my children being county’s online golf-reservation sys- field plan saying, “The children need of the board if it wants to provide aid born, this is one of the truly great tem or to call the golf courses directly. this, the town needs this. It will be a chairman, as he tries to address prob- at this time.” Typically, aid-in-lieu honors of my life,” Grand Marshal Another resolution considered dur- travesty if this athletic field revamp lems at the South Avenue parking checks are sent to parents in early Bell said. “I am proud and humbled ing last Thursday’s agenda meeting plan does not go through.” deck, which Mr. Campbell called “the February and early July. to lead the tribute to Saint Patrick Grand Marshal David Bell was for agreements with towns to Ms. McCarthy also wondered if biggest headache in downtown.” Board member Warren McFall said here in Union County.” share costs on road improvements there was a chance that this plan would But Mr. Dugan said that Mr. Venditti he thought it was an unfair burden not An Elizabeth native, Sgt. Bell ing us in our celebration of our Irish with the county. Among those road not go through at all. was new to the DMC, and naming to continue the aid for the remaining traces his Irish roots to Counties heritage,” said Marylou Lenahan, projects considered are ones involv- “At this point, I have no idea. I need him as chairman without any prior school year, but that it was something Mayo and Roscommon in the West 2011 Parade General Chairwoman. ing Rahway Avenue, Lamberts Mill to wait and hear how Monday’s meet- experience was leading him to vote to consider for the next year’s budget. of Ireland and has been a member of “Especially since we are dedicating Road and West Broad Street in ing with the planning board goes. But against the appointment. Mr. Board members all echoed the sen- the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick for this year’s parade to the State Police Westfield and Centennial Avenue in- I can tell you that even if it were to go Robinson said he had learned of the timents of Mr. McFall, with Mr. Parisi 20 years. on their 90th anniversary.” tersection work at Hillside Avenue, through, nothing will be done in time appointment the previous evening, stating, “Everything is on the table “We are thrilled to have Dave lead- Parade day will be a family day for Myrtle Avenue, Wall Street and Ca- for this baseball season,” The Mayor and noted that he had put forth a for next year.” Mr. Parisi also stated, Sgt. Bell as well as he is sharing the yuga Road in Cranford. explained. number of names for various appoint- “Next year’s budget hasn’t been day with his wife, Kathie; his daugh- Other resolutions reviewed in- Mr. Kessler thanked the mayor and ments by the Democratic-controlled crafted yet, but we need to look at ter, Jennifer, and his sons, Thomas cluded licensing agreements with council for their time on the subject committee and that none had been everything.” WF BOE and Ryan. ASCAP of Chicago and SESAC of and also acknowledged the Depart- accepted. Answering an inquiry from BOE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The 15th Annual Union County Nashville to cover music played or ment of Public Works for their work. The committee reappointed James member Nancy Bauer, Business Ad- tion, which this year will be held on Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will step performed at county-sponsored events “I would like to extend a thank you Murphy to a five-year term as ministrator Anthony Del Sordi said Wednesday, April 27. The term for an off at 1 p.m. sharp on Saturday, March in 2011. ASCAP would receive to the DPW for the awesome job they Cranford’s representative to the the district’s state transportation aid elected board member is three years. 12 on Morris Avenue in Union. $4,685, while SESAC would be paid have been doing with the snow re- RVSA. The 4-1 vote came after Mr. was cut last year by $400,000. Mrs. Walker stated, “each year three For more information, please visit $3,178. moval on the roads this winter, it has Robinson, voting against the reap- Mr. Whitehouse agreed not to cut positions become available as a re- www.unioncountystpatricksdayparade.com. The board also is set to approve a been a tough winter, but they have pointment, said he favored naming a the payments for the remainder of the sult of expiring terms.” School board resolution of condolences to the fam- stayed right on everything and keep- new RVSA commissioner “with a year. He also noted that, as the budget members with expiring terms include ily of former Freeholder Harold J. ing the roads clear,” he said. critical eye to try to change things” at process starts next month, the board Ann Cary, Alice Hunnicutt and Gary Seymour of Cranford, who passed In other news, Councilman Keith the utility. Deputy Mayor Campbell will have to look closely at all places McCready. goleader.com away January 15 at the age of 88. Sluka announced that the Garwood voted for Mr. Murphy, but called the in the budget where cuts can be made. The next board of education meet- According to his obituary, Mr. Board of Education has approved the sewer utility “another headache,” He said state aid to the district was ing is scheduled for Tuesday, Febru- subscribe Seymour was Cranford tax collector BOE’s participation in the Union noting RVSA’s financial problems. reduced $3.4 million last year. ary 1, at 8 p.m. from 1965 to 1988 and a freeholder County solar panels project. from 1970 to 1979. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Mintz, Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, A Profes- IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Legal Advertising UNION COUNTY sional Corporation, Attorneys for Plaintiff, 28th day of February, 2011, between the PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN CHANCERY DIVISION and it appearing that default has been hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon and that the following Ordinance was passed DOCKET NO. F-50160-09 entered against the defendants, four o’clock in the afternoon, at the office of on first reading by the Township Council of MORE IN BACK SECTION FILE NO. 51333-94 VERONICA COX, her heirs, devisees and the Tax Collector of the City of Plainfield, the Township of Scotch Plains, County of FILED: JAN 14, 2011 personal representatives, and their or any 515 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, New Union, New Jersey on the 18th of January CIVIL ACTION of their successors in right, title and inter- Jersey, be and the same is hereby fixed as 2011, and that said Ordinance will be PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE considered for final adoption at a meeting ORDER SETTING TIME, PLACE AND est; JACQUELINE D. COX, Individually the time and place for the redemption of TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS AMOUNT OF REDEMPTION and as Co-Administrator of the Estate of the said lands as described in the com- of the said Township Council to be held in Veronica Cox, Deceased; TIMOTHY COX, plaint and making up the premises con- the Council Chambers, 430 Park Avenue, 2011 SCOTCH PLAINS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION BUDGET PROPOSAL US BANK CUSTODIAN FOR SR., Individually and as Co-Administrator cerning which the complaint is filed, and on the 15th day of February 2011 at 7:30 PHOENIX, PLAINTIFF(S) VS. The Scotch Plains Management Corporation (SPMC) Board of Directors duly passed of the Estate of Veronica Cox, Deceased; that thereupon the defendant who redeems p.m., at which time and place a public VERONICA COX, HER HEIRS, the following budget at its December 15, 2010 meeting and submits same to the MARTIN COX; BRIAN COX; SHAWN shall be entitled to the certificate of tax sale hearing will be held prior to final passage DEVISEES AND PERSONAL Township of Scotch Plains for consideration and passage as expeditiously as possible. COX; ROBERT COX; RAHSHIDAIA COX; duly endorsed for cancellation; and of said Ordinance and all interested per- REPRESENTATIVES, AND NADINE REED; CECIL W. COX, his heirs, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that in de- sons will be given an opportunity to be REVENUES THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR devisees and personal representatives and fault of the said defendants paying to the heard concerning the same. Copies of 2010 SPMC Unexpended Funds 10,600.00 SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, their or any of their successors in right, title Tax Collector of the City of Plainfield, and said Ordinances can be obtained from the SPMC Taxes (2011) 67,600.00 TITLE AND INTEREST; and interest; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; the plaintiff, the said sum, interest and Township Clerk’s Office at any time prior Misc: Magazine Ads, CCEF 7,400.00 JACQUELINE D. COX, INDI- THE NATIONAL BANK OF NEW JER- costs aforesaid, the said defendants stand to final adoption at no cost to any member Total Revenue 85,600.00 VIDUALLY AND AS CO-AD- SEY now WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL absolutely debarred and foreclosed of and of the general public who requests same. MINISTRATOR OF THE ES- ASSOCIATION; FIRST DEPOSIT NA- from all right and equity of redemption on, EXPENSES TATE OF VERONICA COX, ORDINANCE NO. 2011-1 TIONAL BANK now JP MORGAN CHASE in and to said lands and premises and Advertising Marketing - $48,500.00 (56.66%) DECEASED; TIMOTHY COX, BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; every part thereof, and the plaintiff shall AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Special Promotions/Events 8,000.00 SR., INDIVIDUALLY AND AS FRANKLIN MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. have an absolute and indefeasible inter- CHAPTER XXIII OF THE Summer Magazine-2011 8,000.00 CO-ADMINISTRATOR OF A/S/O MESSIAH ENGLISH EVANGELI- est of inheritance in fee simple, to said TOWNSHIP CODE ENTITLED, Fail Magazine-2011 8,000.00 THE ESTATE OF VERONICA CAL LUTHERAN CHURCH; NEW JER- lands and premises. Anything to the con- “ZONING” BY AMENDING Holiday Magazine-2011 8,000.00 COX, DECEASED; MARTIN SEY HIGHER EDUCATION ASSIS- trary notwithstanding, redemption shall be THE FOLLOWING SUBSEC- Gift Certificates 1,500.00 COX; BRIAN COX; SHAWN TANCE AUTHORITY; PROVIDENT SAV- permitted up until the entry of final judg- TIONS: (I) 23-1.8 ENTITLED, Memorial Day Parade P.A. system 1,000.00 COX; ROBERT COX; INGS BANK now THE PROVIDENT ment including the whole of the last date “DEFINITIONS” BY ADDING Recruitment & Retention 8,000.00 RAHSHIDAIA COX; NADINE BANK; FIRST FIDELITY BANK now upon which judgment is entered; and THE DEFINITION OF “RES- Cable TV Commercials 10,000.00 REED; CECIL W. COX, HIS WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSO- IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if the TAURANT/TAKE-OUT” TO Youth Ambassadors 2,500.00 HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- CIATION; CHEVY CHASE FSB now CAPI- addresses of the defendants are not THE TOWNSHIP’S ALPHA- 2011 Summer Concerts 1,500.00 SONAL REPRESENTATIVES TAL ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; known, a copy of this Order or Notice BETICAL LIST OF TERMS 48,500.00 AND THEIR OR ANY OF DORIANNE M. COX; UNION COUNTY thereof directed to such defendants shall AND SEQUENTIALLY RE- THEIR SUCCESSORS IN Management (25.70%) 22,000.00 BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES; TRACY be published in The Westfield Leader, a NUMBERING THE REMAIN- RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- L. COX; ANDREA LEE; MRM MANAGE- newspaper circulating in Union County, at ING DEFINITIONS; AND (II) 23- Operations - $10,150.00 (11.86%) EST; STATE OF NEW JER- MENT LLC; that plaintiff has produced least one time, not less than twenty days 3.11 ENTITLED, “ B-2 BUSI- Telephone 600.00 SEY; THE NATIONAL BANK before this court tax sale certificate #07- prior to the date fixed for redemption by NESS ZONE” REGARDING Office Supplies 250.00 OF NEW JERSEY NOW 370, certified to be a true copy, which this Order; and THE TYPES OF BUSINESSES Postage 1,500.00 WACHOVIA BANK, NA- certificate is dated June 28, 2007, and is of IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy PERMITTED IN SAID ZONE. Audit & Tax Return 2,700.00 TIONAL ASSOCIATION; record in the Union County Clerk’s Office of this Order or a Notice thereof be served Insurance-General Liability 600.00 FIRST DEPOSIT NATIONAL ORDINANCE NO. 2011-2 on July 12, 2007, in Book 12226 of Mort- upon the defendants, whose addresses Insurance-Directors & Officers 2.000.00 BANK NOW JP MORGAN gages, page 88, as instrument #447874, are known, by mailing to each of them such AN ORDINANCE OF THE 10,150.00 CHASE BANK, NATIONAL which covers Block 630, Lot 38 in the City a copy or notice not later than ten days prior TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH ASSOCIATION; FRANKLIN Reserve (5.78%) 4,950.00 of Plainfield. Said certificate has been to the date fixed for redemption of the lands PLAINS, COUNTY OF UNION, MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. A/ Total Expenditures 85,600.00 marked Exhibit P-1 on the part of the and premises by this Order; and STATE OF NEW JERSEY RE- S/O MESSIAH ENGLISH plaintiff. More than two years have elapsed IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy ZONING THE 2,787 SQUARE NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN since the sale of said lands by the City of of this Order be delivered to the Tax Col- FEET PORTION OF PRO- SCOTCH PLAINS (IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT, CHURCH; NEW JERSEY Plainfield, and the lands have not been lector of the City of Plainfield, and that said POSED LOT 12.09 IN BLOCK CHAPTER 231, P.L. 1975) HIGHER EDUCATION ASSIS- redeemed from the tax sale; that plaintiff Tax Collector of the City of Plainfield cer- 15701 FROM THE R-1 ZONE TANCE AUTHORITY; PROVI- NOTICE is hereby given by the Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains of has produced before this court its Certifi- tify to this Court whether the premises DISTRICT TO THE R-2A ZONE DENT SAVINGS BANK NOW the following meeting: cation showing that there is due on said were or were not redeemed from the DISTRICT. THE PROVIDEN BANK; FIRST tax sale certificate, together with subse- plaintiff’s tax sale certificate in accordance Date: February 15, 2011 FIDELITY BANK NOW ORDINANCE NO. 2011-3 quent taxes and interest, the sum of with the terms of this Order. WACHOVIA BANK, NA- Time: 7:30 p.m. $44,068.14 as of April 30, 2010; and MARY C. JACOBSON, P.J. CH. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TIONAL ASSOCIATION; IT IS on this 14th day of January, 2011, Respectfully recommended TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH Location: Council Chambers CHEVY CHASE FSB NOW ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the R.1:34-6 OFFICE OF FORECLOSURE PLAINS AMENDING AND Municipal Building, CAPITAL ONE, NATIONAL amount required to redeem the premises GOLDENBERG, MACKLER, SAYEGH, SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey ASSOCIATION; DORIANNE referred to in the aforementioned tax sale MINTZ, PFEFFER, BONCHI & GILL 23 ENTITLED “ZONING” BY M. COX; UNION COUNTY Type of Meeting: A hearing on the 2011 Budget of the Scotch Plains certificate is the sum of $44,068.14, which A Professional Corporation ESTABLISHING SPECIAL BOARD OF SOCIAL SER- Special (Business) Improvement District Budget. includes the amount due on said tax sale Attorneys At Law NEEDS SCHOOLS AS A CON- VICES; TRACY L. COX; AN- certificate, subsequent taxes and interest 660 New Road, Suite 1-A DITIONAL USE IN THE B-1 Agenda: As above. DREA LEE; MRM MANAGE- as of April 30, 2010, together with costs Northfield, New Jersey 08225 ZONE DISTRICT. MENT LLC, DEFENDANT(S) Actions to be taken: Actions to be taken. duly taxed in the sum of $2,066.19. An (609) 646-0222 BOZENA LACINA, RMC BOZENA LACINA, RMC THIS MATTER being opened to the exact redemption amount must be obtained Attorneys for Plaintiff Municipal Clerk Municipal Clerk court by Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, from the municipal tax collector; and 1 T - 1/27/11, The Leader Fee: $161.67 1 T - 1/27/11, The Leader Fee: $55.08 1 T - 1/27/11, The Times Fee: $97.92 Serving the community since 1959
USPS 485200 Thursday, Janary 27, 2011 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 52st YEAR – ISSUE NO. 04-2011 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS SP-F BOE Considers Eliminating Aid-in-Lieu of Busing Payments By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL ment was something that had to be school year, but that it was something Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times adhered to during a time when school to consider for the next year’s budget. SCOTCH PLAINS – During the budgets are so tight. Board members all echoed the sen- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of BOE Attorney Casper Boehim said timents of Mr. McFall, with Mr. Parisi Education meeting last Thursday the current transportation statute stating, “Everything is on the table evening, BOE members discussed the mandates the district reimburse par- for next year.” Mr. Parisi also stated, possibility of eliminating the aid-in- ents for transportation costs, but the “Next year’s budget hasn’t been lieu-of-busing payments currently in state does not reimburse the district crafted yet, but we need to look at place for the 2011-2012 budget for for this expenditure. He also said everything.” parents sending their children to pri- because this was an unfunded man- Answering an inquiry from BOE vate schools. date, it “will fall within the decision member Nancy Bauer, Business Ad- Board of Education President Trip of the board if it wants to provide aid ministrator Anthony Del Sordi said Whitehouse said the district was con- at this time.” Typically, aid-in-lieu the district’s state transportation aid sidering eliminating the reimburse- checks are sent to parents in early was cut last year by $400,000. ments because of declining state aid. February and early July. Mr. Whitehouse agreed not to cut Board members, including Donald Board member Warren McFall said the payments for the remainder of the Parisi, asked if the state mandate of he thought it was an unfair burden not year. He also noted that, as the budget providing parents with reimburse- to continue the aid for the remaining process starts next month, the board will have to look closely at all places in the budget where cuts can be made. He said state aid to the district was reduced $3.4 million last year. Scotch Plains resident Susan Tomljanovic told the board that many Betsey Burgdorf for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times area private schools are holding reg- GOOD MORNING, SCOTCH PLAINS...Composer Marc Shaiman, who wrote the original music for Broadway’s istration over the next two weeks. Hairspray, paid a visit to his alma mater on January 21 to meet the cast of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Repertory Theatre’s She said knowing whether parents Hairspray, opening on Friday, March 11. will be receiving aid-in-lieu payments from the district to help with the burden of transporting their children to these schools is something that County to Hire Consultant For might make or break their decision to register their children with these schools. Her husband, Bill Tomljanovic, Feasibility Study of New Ice Rink questioned whether a state mandate By PAUL J. PEYTON Ridge rink study were to be unsealed Ridge is being converted from a golf without state funding is unconstitu- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times last Friday morning and are to be course to a park. Sixty-nine of the tional. ELIZABETH – The Union County made public as part of tonight’s regu- 168 acres of the former course will be Mr. Whitehouse said that all av- Board of Chosen Freeholders are set lar freeholder meeting agenda, ac- converted to active and passive uses. enues of the budget would be looked to vote on awarding a consulting ser- cording to Department of Parks and In other business, the board is ex- Betsey Burgdorf for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times HOUSE CONCERT...Mthakathi Emakhaya (Ema) performed Saturday night at before any cuts are made. He also vices contract tonight for the devel- Community Renewal Deputy Direc- pected to vote tonight on the intro- at the home of Al and Phyllis Mirabella in Fanwood. Freeholder Mirabella said said that the ROTC, Resolve coun- opment of an ice-skating rink feasi- tor Ron Zuber. He said the county is duction of an ordinance to increase that the house concert concept is an intimate venue enhancing the performance seling program and middle-school bility study. The county is looking to looking to have the study completed greens fees at its two remaining golf experience. sports were eliminated in past years. construct a new rink at Oak Ridge within a few months. courses, Galloping Hill in Kenilworth He said a tentative budget would be Park in Clark to replace the Warinanco The county has budgeted $6 mil- and Ashbrook in Scotch Plains, from adopted on Friday, March 4, with a Rink in Roselle as part of its master lion for the Oak Ridge Park Master $27 to $29. Mr. Sanchez said a $2 Fanwood Rec. Commission final spending plan finalized by Tues- plan for the park. Plan in its capital budget, $5 million golf-reservation fee is being elimi- day, March 29. Bids for development of the Oak of which was included in the 2010 nated. capital budget, with $500,000 in both “The golfers who always made tee Is Updating Parks Plan the 2011 and 2012 capital spending times are not going to feel the impact By ROBERT BETHEA they envision for the borough’s parks SPMC Considering Car plans. At a freeholder meeting last at all; they were (already) paying for Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times system. This review will continue at October, where the county’s overall that reservation fee. But the golfers FANWOOD – The Fanwood Rec- commission meetings to follow. parks master plan was discussed, who weren’t making tee times are reation Commission is planning to At the initial commission meeting Show On E. 2nd Street Freeholder Dan Sullivan said the going to see an increase of $2 on the make changes and improvements to January 19, advancements of what By FRED T. ROSSI Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf, in a bid Warinanco rink is in need of $5 to $10 greens fee,” Mr. Sanchez told the the borough’s parks. The commis- can be done to support the LaGrande Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times to attract families versus enthusiasts million in renovations in order to freeholders. “It’s going to help us, sion hopes to build new facilities, and Forest Road Parks were dis- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch who come to the more common clas- keep it as an ice skating rink. Plans more than anything, to get our golfers identify current facilities where im- cussed. Electronic scoreboards and Plains Management Corp. (SPMC) sic car shows. He envisioned several are to convert Warinanco into an in- to start using our tee-time system so provements could be made and add snack bars were mentioned as brand is considering sponsoring a car show local auto dealers displaying their door multi-use sports facility. we can manage the tee times more new park activities. new additions that will be coming to in the spring, and will hold it on East latest models on a segment of East Armando Sanchez, director of the efficiently, so we don’t have golfers The commission met January 19 both parks. New activity ideas for Second Street in an attempt to spot- Second Street on a Sunday afternoon county’s golf operations, said the fea- showing up on a regular basis when and 25 to exclusively discuss the early LaGrande Park include an open-air light a street that one SPMC board in April or May. sibility study would take into consid- golf courses are crowded, like on a fundamentals of how to support the pavilion for picnics and summer pro- member admitted had been a “step- After board member Nick Del Ne- eration “surrounding facilities in the Saturday or Sunday, expecting to plan. At Tuesday’s meeting, the com- grams, an artificial ice rink, handball child” for the past 20 years. gro, who owns a business on East area, to really look to see what this play.” He said the goal is to improve mission began its handling of requests and bocce ball courts, a water park At its monthly meeting on January Second Street, complained about the thing (an Oak Ridge skating center) golf traffic flow on the courses. made by several sports clubs and other and baseball field dugouts. In addi- 19, board member Dominic Verdic lack of attention to his street over the could do.” Mr. Sanchez said 60 percent of community groups regarding what CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 broached the idea of a car show, em- years, Mr. Verdic made his “step- “One of [the things] the feasibility county golfers were using the reser- phasizing that it would feature new child” remark, but then added that [study] is going to say is, ‘is it going vation system last year, a number he cars using the latest environmentally- SPMC is “here to correct” the per- to be financially worth it [to build a hopes to increase to between 85 and FW’s Bell Is Named Grand friendly technology, such as the ceived neglect, with the car show a new rink?],” Mr. Zuber added, saying 90 percent in the future. This year, he starting point in that effort. The board there are other rinks in Edison, Union, said golfers are being asked to use the Marshal of St. Pat’s Parade discussed using the spring edition of Montclair and Morristown. county’s online golf-reservation sys- Westfield Home News SPMC’s Simply Scotch Plains quar- Plans for Oak Ridge also include a tem or to call the golf courses di- UNION COUNTY – The 2011 Thomas J. Hanratty. This year’s pa- terly newspaper to promote the event water park, skate park, tennis courts, rectly. Union County Saint Patrick’s Day rade is dedicated to the New Jersey Closes After 46 Years in addition to other local media and, restrooms and concessions facilities Another resolution considered dur- Parade Committee has named David State Police. AREA – The Westfield Home News possibly, a revamped television com- and an open lawn, as well as separate ing last Thursday’s agenda meeting Bell of Fanwood as Grand Marshal “Aside from my children being delivery service shut down over last mercial to run on selected cable chan- pedestrian and vehicular lanes. Oak CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 of the 15th Annual Union County born, this is one of the truly great weekend after over 46 years in busi- nels. Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. honors of my life,” Grand Marshal ness. SPMC’s initial round of televi- New Jersey State Police Detective Bell said. “I am proud and humbled The service provided home deliv- sion spots ran in December, but Sgt. Bell has been involved with the to lead the tribute to Saint Patrick ery of The Westfield Leader, daily and board members said they had not Union County Saint Patrick’s Day here in Union County.” Sunday deliveries of The Star-Led- heard anything of significance in Parade for more than a decade and An Elizabeth native, Sgt. Bell traces ger, New York Times, Wall Street Jour- reaction. Board member Steve helped organize the division named his Irish roots to Counties Mayo and nal, etc. Goldberg thought there were better after his friend, the late State Trooper Roscommon in the West of Ireland Anyone who had been receiving ways to try attracting businesses to and has been a member of the Friendly The Westfield Leader from Westfield the district, while David Biagini, Sons of St. Patrick for 20 years. Home News, or who knows of some- president of FirsTEAManagement, “We are thrilled to have Dave lead- one impacted by their closing, is asked SPMC’s manager, said the spots ing us in our celebration of our Irish to call The Westfield Leader at (908) could be used as part of a marketing heritage,” said Marylou Lenahan, 232-4407 or subscribe online at package and shown at trade show- 2011 Parade General Chairwoman. goleader.com/subscribe. type events. He said he would re- “Especially since we are dedicating The Leader (and The Scotch Plains- search trade shows and other busi- this year’s parade to the State Police Fanwood Times) has taken measures ness-retention type events that on their 90th anniversary.” to ensure uninterrupted newspaper SPMC might attend. Parade day will be a family day for deliveries to stores in the region that In other business, the board unani- Sgt. Bell as well, as he is sharing the were previously handled by the mously approved a one-year exten- day with his wife, Kathie; his daugh- Westfield Home News. Subscribers sion of Mr. Biagini’s $22,000 con- ter, Jennifer, and his sons, Thomas The Leader/Times receiving by mail tract through the end of this year. Betsey Burgdorf for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and Ryan. will not be impacted. And several board members are ex- IN THE ACT...The cast of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Repertory Theatre’s The 15th Annual Union County Customers of Westfield Home pected to attend the township Hairspray wait to greet composer Marc Shaiman on Saturday. Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will step News who would like to become council’s Tuesday, February 1 con- PAGE INDEX Police Blotter...6 off at 1 p.m. sharp on Saturday, March Leader subscribers and receive the ference meeting to address ques- Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-15 12, on Morris Avenue in Union. paper in the mail are asked to call or tions in advance of the council’s For more information, visit e-mail the newspaper at Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9, 16 Classifieds .... 16 Tuesday, February 15 public hear- Community ... 6-7, 16 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 17-18 Grand Marshal David Bell www.unioncountystpatricksdayparade.com. [email protected]. ing on SPMC’s 2011 budget.
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Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Betsey Burgdorf for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Photo courtesy of Ken and Terry Wooster DANCING CRASH COURSE?...The Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad cel- PAUSING TO POSE...Entertainer Mthakathi Emakhaya (Ema) poses with SNOW IS FOR THE BIRDS...A Westfield resident on Scotch Plains Avenue was ebrates its 75th anniversary with a dinner-dance Saturday night at The Grand Phyllis Mirabella at her home in Fanwood during a party break Saturday night. startled to see this hugh turkey perched on the rail of their deck. This is the second Summit Hotel. The handsome couple is Susan and Dominic Lagano of Westfield. appearance for the fowl this month. It stayed around for about an hour. Mrs. Lagano is a member of the squad. Fanwood Recreation Cranford Talks Narrowing Westfield Discusses Garwood Looks to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Municipal Pool Fees Little League Repairs By MANDY L. RUSSELL tion, a new skate park and multi-use purpose for this survey is to encourage Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times bike paths were announced for Forest the public to vote on what improve- Budget Gap, Mayor Reports By LAUREN S. BARR Road Park. Repairs to the basketball ments or changes that they want to see By FRED T. ROSSI pacities, while Deputy Mayor Kevin Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times GARWOOD – The debate on whether courts (replacing old rims), tennis regarding their local parks. An invita- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Campbell cited Mr. Venditti’s service WESTFIELD – At Tuesday night’s or not to bid out the borough’s new ath- courts and playground areas (filling tion to the following Fanwood Recre- CRANFORD – Mayor Daniel on the township parking committee. Westfield Town Council conference ses- letic/recreation field plan remained on sion, governing body members discussed the table at Tuesday night’s borough coun- in cracks on the slides and the sur- ation Commission meeting in April Aschenbach said on Tuesday that the Mr. Campbell said it would be a “ben- a resolution setting the rates for 2011 cil meeting. rounding asphalt) of the two parks will be posted with every published township committee is “deep in the efit” to have Mr. Venditti serving on Memorial Pool memberships. Resident Scott Kessler, who helps with were discussed, along with an im- survey. After all the information from budget process,” and reported that a the parking committee and as DMC If the council passes the resolution at the Little League Association, voiced his proved overnight security system. the populace has been collected, review of the 2011 budget this month chairman, as he tries to address prob- its public meeting next week, resident concerns on the waiting period. Recreation Director Robert commission members will evaluate has reduced what was a $3-million lems at the South Avenue parking families of five or more will pay $450; “Little League season starts on April 9, Budiansky said to encourage the local each form, after which the forms will gap at the outset to a level he said was deck, which Mr. Campbell called “the families of four or less, $360; husband/ and right now I have field and kitchen community to become more actively be sent to the Fanwood Borough Coun- now “closer to $1.7 million.” biggest headache in downtown.” wife or parent/child (under 18), $270; repairs that are necessary in order to have involved in the new project, a public cil for approval. At the committee’s regular meet- But Commissioner Dugan said that individual, $180; senior citizen, $90; fam- a successful season. I am not sure what to volunteer survey form will be featured During Tuesday night’s meeting, ing this week, the mayor called the Mr. Venditti was new to the DMC, ily with childcare (five or more), $630, go ahead and repair, and what to spend and family with childcare (four or less), money on, because I don’t know what in the March issue of the Fanwoodian the commission took one request each budget “a challenge,” given the vari- and naming him as chairman without $540. Fees for non-residents, who make will be done in the new plan for the newsletter. An online version of the from both the Fanwood Youth Base- ety of non-discretionary costs that any prior experience was leading him up just 11 percent of the pool’s member- fields,” Mr. Kessler said. “I don’t want to form also will be developed. The main ball Organization (F.Y.B.O.) and the are increasing this year, especially to vote against the appointment. Mr. ship, also will be set through resolution. dish out money if something is due to be St. Bartholomew’s Old Timers Soft- the steep increase in fees to be paid to Robinson said he had learned of the Councilman James Foerst provided a redone in the new plan anyway. We don’t ball League into consideration. The the Rahway Valley Sewerage Author- appointment the previous evening, report on the Code Review/Town Prop- have the extra money to do that.” F.Y.B.O. is requesting a slight in- ity (RVSA). But, he said, the gap and noted that he had put forth a erty Committee meeting held earlier in Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi expressed Ice Rink crease in field time to 95 hours a between projected revenues and pro- number of names for various appoint- the evening. According to Councilman her understanding and told Mr. Kessler CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 week. The Old Timers League wants jected expenditures was “showing ments by the Democratic-controlled Foerst, his committee is proposing an that she understood the urgency. was for agreements with towns to to have access to the parks earlier in some signs of improving.” The com- committee and that none had been ordinance creating a fee for copies of the “Decisions have not yet been made to town’s Master Plan. The Master Plan is even go through with the new athletic share costs on road improvements the week to avoid interruption by mittee will hold another special bud- accepted. available for free on the town’s website, field plan. There were unanswered ques- with the county. Among those road other scheduled events and activities. get meeting on Tuesday, February 1, The committee reappointed James but should anyone require a printed ver- tions that held up the members of the projects considered are ones involv- Further discussions on the handling during which health insurance will Murphy to a five-year term as sion from the town, there will be a $25 fee planning board for that project,” she said. ing Rahway Avenue, Lamberts Mill of these requests and the new plan be a main topic, the mayor said. Cranford’s representative to the for the entire plan and a $10 fee for the The mayor explained that there were Road and West Broad Street in itself will occur at the meeting in In other business, the committee RVSA. The 4-1 vote came after Mr. housing section. some concerns as to the size of the new Westfield and Centennial Avenue in- April, recreation officials said. approved a number of appointments, Robinson, voting against the reap- The committee also is proposing an field hockey field. “We want to make tersection work at Hillside Avenue, Mayor Colleen Mahr, who attended several of them on party line votes. pointment, said he favored naming a ordinance to create a $50 fee for residents sure it will be regulation size so that Myrtle Avenue, Wall Street and Ca- Tuesday night’s meeting to learn more Daniel McCarthy was formally ap- new RVSA commissioner “with a to receive what Councilman Foerst called tournaments are able to be held there; yuga Road in Cranford. about the proposal and how she can pointed to a one-year term as town- critical eye to try to change things” at a “certificate of appropriateness” from otherwise, why would we sink the money the Westfield Historic Preservation Com- into it,” Mayor Quattrocchi said. Other resolutions reviewed in- help the mission become closer to ship attorney. The two Republicans the utility. Deputy Mayor Campbell mission for their homes. The planning board has sought out cluded licensing agreements with reality, said she wants to “set a posi- on the five-member committee – voted for Mr. Murphy, but called the Should all the paperwork be in order numbers on maintenance and cost for ASCAP of Chicago and SESAC of tive vision for what the community Mark Dugan and David Robinson – sewer utility “another headache,” by next week’s meeting, the council will artificial turf, but has not yet decided for Nashville to cover music played or can look forward to in the future.” voted against the appointment, citing noting RVSA’s financial problems. vote on a resolution to approve the place- sure if it will go through with the plan. performed at county-sponsored Councilman Michael Szuch, coun- what they said was a skirting of the to-place transfer of the liquor license The mayor announced that no proposal events in 2011. ASCAP would re- cil liaison to the commission, said he competitive bidding process that has SPBPA New Year Party belonging to Cool Vines, which is mov- has even been made for the athletic field ceive $4,685, while SESAC would was optimistic about the current been the norm. Abandoning that pro- ing from Elm Street to Central Avenue. project, but that the planning board will be paid $3,178. progress in developing the plan. cess, Mr. Robinson said, was a “huge To Be Held Tonight At the close, the council went into meet Monday to get some answers and The board also is set to approve a “I am looking forward to creating a mistake.” SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Plains closed session to discuss the builders hopefully get up to speed on the next step. Business and Professional Association remedy lawsuit of Sunnyside versus Town “As for your upcoming season, Mr. resolution of condolences to the fam- great (parks) master plan and work- The committee’s appointment of of Westfield and contract negotiations Kessler, I would suggest you not hold ily of former Freeholder Harold J. ing together with the recreation com- Michael Venditti to be chairman of (SPBPA) postponed its 2011 New Year’s Party Wednesday night due to the snow. pertaining to the Communication Work- your breath waiting around for this new Seymour of Cranford, who passed mission,” he said. the Downtown District Management The party will be held tonight, Thursday, ers of America, Teamsters, Policemen’s plan to go through, but rather do whatever away January 15 at the age of 88. Mr. Budiansky said the commis- Corp. (DMC) for one year also was January 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Scotch Benevolent Association and Firemen’s work is necessary to make the families According to his obituary, Mr. sion is looking to have the improve- approved on a 3-2 party line vote. Hills Country Club. Mutual Benevolent Association with La- happy and to give the kids a good sea- Seymour was Cranford tax collector ments completed over the next five Democratic Commissioner Edward For more information, call Lisa Mohn bor Attorney Frederick Danser, III. son,” Mayor Quattrocchi said. from 1965 to 1988 and a freeholder years. He said cost projections are O’Malley said Mr. Venditti has at (908) 322-4999 or e-mail: from 1970 to 1979. not known at this time. “served the town well” in other ca- [email protected].
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Mintz, Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, A Profes- IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Legal Advertising UNION COUNTY sional Corporation, Attorneys for Plaintiff, 28th day of February, 2011, between the PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN CHANCERY DIVISION and it appearing that default has been hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon and that the following Ordinance was passed DOCKET NO. F-50160-09 MORE IN BACK SECTION entered against the defendants, four o’clock in the afternoon, at the office of on first reading by the Township Council of FILE NO. 51333-94 VERONICA COX, her heirs, devisees and the Tax Collector of the City of Plainfield, the Township of Scotch Plains, County of FILED: JAN 14, 2011 personal representatives, and their or any 515 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, New Union, New Jersey on the 18th of January CIVIL ACTION of their successors in right, title and inter- Jersey, be and the same is hereby fixed as 2011, and that said Ordinance will be PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE considered for final adoption at a meeting ORDER SETTING TIME, PLACE AND est; JACQUELINE D. COX, Individually the time and place for the redemption of TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS AMOUNT OF REDEMPTION and as Co-Administrator of the Estate of the said lands as described in the com- of the said Township Council to be held in Veronica Cox, Deceased; TIMOTHY COX, plaint and making up the premises con- the Council Chambers, 430 Park Avenue, 2011 SCOTCH PLAINS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION BUDGET PROPOSAL US BANK CUSTODIAN FOR SR., Individually and as Co-Administrator cerning which the complaint is filed, and on the 15th day of February 2011 at 7:30 PHOENIX, PLAINTIFF(S) VS. The Scotch Plains Management Corporation (SPMC) Board of Directors duly passed of the Estate of Veronica Cox, Deceased; that thereupon the defendant who redeems p.m., at which time and place a public VERONICA COX, HER HEIRS, the following budget at its December 15, 2010 meeting and submits same to the MARTIN COX; BRIAN COX; SHAWN shall be entitled to the certificate of tax sale hearing will be held prior to final passage DEVISEES AND PERSONAL Township of Scotch Plains for consideration and passage as expeditiously as possible. COX; ROBERT COX; RAHSHIDAIA COX; duly endorsed for cancellation; and of said Ordinance and all interested per- REPRESENTATIVES, AND NADINE REED; CECIL W. COX, his heirs, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that in de- sons will be given an opportunity to be REVENUES THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR devisees and personal representatives and fault of the said defendants paying to the heard concerning the same. Copies of 2010 SPMC Unexpended Funds 10,600.00 SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, their or any of their successors in right, title Tax Collector of the City of Plainfield, and said Ordinances can be obtained from the SPMC Taxes (2011) 67,600.00 TITLE AND INTEREST; and interest; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; the plaintiff, the said sum, interest and Township Clerk’s Office at any time prior Misc: Magazine Ads, CCEF 7,400.00 JACQUELINE D. COX, INDI- THE NATIONAL BANK OF NEW JER- costs aforesaid, the said defendants stand to final adoption at no cost to any member Total Revenue 85,600.00 VIDUALLY AND AS CO-AD- SEY now WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL absolutely debarred and foreclosed of and of the general public who requests same. MINISTRATOR OF THE ES- ASSOCIATION; FIRST DEPOSIT NA- from all right and equity of redemption on, EXPENSES TATE OF VERONICA COX, ORDINANCE NO. 2011-1 TIONAL BANK now JP MORGAN CHASE in and to said lands and premises and Advertising Marketing - $48,500.00 (56.66%) DECEASED; TIMOTHY COX, BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; every part thereof, and the plaintiff shall AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Special Promotions/Events 8,000.00 SR., INDIVIDUALLY AND AS FRANKLIN MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. have an absolute and indefeasible inter- CHAPTER XXIII OF THE Summer Magazine-2011 8,000.00 CO-ADMINISTRATOR OF A/S/O MESSIAH ENGLISH EVANGELI- est of inheritance in fee simple, to said TOWNSHIP CODE ENTITLED, Fail Magazine-2011 8,000.00 THE ESTATE OF VERONICA CAL LUTHERAN CHURCH; NEW JER- lands and premises. Anything to the con- “ZONING” BY AMENDING Holiday Magazine-2011 8,000.00 COX, DECEASED; MARTIN SEY HIGHER EDUCATION ASSIS- trary notwithstanding, redemption shall be THE FOLLOWING SUBSEC- Gift Certificates 1,500.00 COX; BRIAN COX; SHAWN TANCE AUTHORITY; PROVIDENT SAV- permitted up until the entry of final judg- TIONS: (I) 23-1.8 ENTITLED, Memorial Day Parade P.A. system 1,000.00 COX; ROBERT COX; INGS BANK now THE PROVIDENT ment including the whole of the last date “DEFINITIONS” BY ADDING Recruitment & Retention 8,000.00 RAHSHIDAIA COX; NADINE BANK; FIRST FIDELITY BANK now upon which judgment is entered; and THE DEFINITION OF “RES- Cable TV Commercials 10,000.00 REED; CECIL W. COX, HIS WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSO- IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if the TAURANT/TAKE-OUT” TO Youth Ambassadors 2,500.00 HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- CIATION; CHEVY CHASE FSB now CAPI- addresses of the defendants are not THE TOWNSHIP’S ALPHA- 2011 Summer Concerts 1,500.00 SONAL REPRESENTATIVES TAL ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; known, a copy of this Order or Notice BETICAL LIST OF TERMS 48,500.00 AND THEIR OR ANY OF DORIANNE M. COX; UNION COUNTY thereof directed to such defendants shall AND SEQUENTIALLY RE- THEIR SUCCESSORS IN Management (25.70%) 22,000.00 BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES; TRACY be published in The Westfield Leader, a NUMBERING THE REMAIN- RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- L. COX; ANDREA LEE; MRM MANAGE- newspaper circulating in Union County, at ING DEFINITIONS; AND (II) 23- Operations - $10,150.00 (11.86%) EST; STATE OF NEW JER- MENT LLC; that plaintiff has produced least one time, not less than twenty days 3.11 ENTITLED, “ B-2 BUSI- Telephone 600.00 SEY; THE NATIONAL BANK before this court tax sale certificate #07- prior to the date fixed for redemption by NESS ZONE” REGARDING Office Supplies 250.00 OF NEW JERSEY NOW 370, certified to be a true copy, which this Order; and THE TYPES OF BUSINESSES Postage 1,500.00 WACHOVIA BANK, NA- certificate is dated June 28, 2007, and is of IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy PERMITTED IN SAID ZONE. Audit & Tax Return 2,700.00 TIONAL ASSOCIATION; record in the Union County Clerk’s Office of this Order or a Notice thereof be served Insurance-General Liability 600.00 FIRST DEPOSIT NATIONAL ORDINANCE NO. 2011-2 on July 12, 2007, in Book 12226 of Mort- upon the defendants, whose addresses Insurance-Directors & Officers 2.000.00 BANK NOW JP MORGAN gages, page 88, as instrument #447874, are known, by mailing to each of them such AN ORDINANCE OF THE 10,150.00 CHASE BANK, NATIONAL which covers Block 630, Lot 38 in the City a copy or notice not later than ten days prior TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH ASSOCIATION; FRANKLIN Reserve (5.78%) 4,950.00 of Plainfield. Said certificate has been to the date fixed for redemption of the lands PLAINS, COUNTY OF UNION, MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. A/ Total Expenditures 85,600.00 marked Exhibit P-1 on the part of the and premises by this Order; and STATE OF NEW JERSEY RE- S/O MESSIAH ENGLISH plaintiff. More than two years have elapsed IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy ZONING THE 2,787 SQUARE NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN since the sale of said lands by the City of of this Order be delivered to the Tax Col- FEET PORTION OF PRO- SCOTCH PLAINS (IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT, CHURCH; NEW JERSEY Plainfield, and the lands have not been lector of the City of Plainfield, and that said POSED LOT 12.09 IN BLOCK CHAPTER 231, P.L. 1975) HIGHER EDUCATION ASSIS- redeemed from the tax sale; that plaintiff Tax Collector of the City of Plainfield cer- 15701 FROM THE R-1 ZONE TANCE AUTHORITY; PROVI- NOTICE is hereby given by the Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains of has produced before this court its Certifi- tify to this Court whether the premises DISTRICT TO THE R-2A ZONE DENT SAVINGS BANK NOW the following meeting: cation showing that there is due on said were or were not redeemed from the DISTRICT. THE PROVIDEN BANK; FIRST tax sale certificate, together with subse- plaintiff’s tax sale certificate in accordance Date: February 15, 2011 FIDELITY BANK NOW ORDINANCE NO. 2011-3 quent taxes and interest, the sum of with the terms of this Order. WACHOVIA BANK, NA- Time: 7:30 p.m. $44,068.14 as of April 30, 2010; and MARY C. JACOBSON, P.J. CH. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TIONAL ASSOCIATION; IT IS on this 14th day of January, 2011, Respectfully recommended TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH Location: Council Chambers CHEVY CHASE FSB NOW ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the R.1:34-6 OFFICE OF FORECLOSURE PLAINS AMENDING AND Municipal Building, CAPITAL ONE, NATIONAL amount required to redeem the premises GOLDENBERG, MACKLER, SAYEGH, SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey ASSOCIATION; DORIANNE referred to in the aforementioned tax sale MINTZ, PFEFFER, BONCHI & GILL 23 ENTITLED “ZONING” BY M. COX; UNION COUNTY Type of Meeting: A hearing on the 2011 Budget of the Scotch Plains certificate is the sum of $44,068.14, which A Professional Corporation ESTABLISHING SPECIAL BOARD OF SOCIAL SER- Special (Business) Improvement District Budget. includes the amount due on said tax sale Attorneys At Law NEEDS SCHOOLS AS A CON- VICES; TRACY L. COX; AN- certificate, subsequent taxes and interest 660 New Road, Suite 1-A DITIONAL USE IN THE B-1 Agenda: As above. DREA LEE; MRM MANAGE- as of April 30, 2010, together with costs Northfield, New Jersey 08225 ZONE DISTRICT. MENT LLC, DEFENDANT(S) Actions to be taken: Actions to be taken. duly taxed in the sum of $2,066.19. An (609) 646-0222 BOZENA LACINA, RMC BOZENA LACINA, RMC THIS MATTER being opened to the exact redemption amount must be obtained Attorneys for Plaintiff Municipal Clerk Municipal Clerk court by Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, from the municipal tax collector; and 1 T - 1/27/11, The Leader Fee: $161.67 1 T - 1/27/11, The Leader Fee: $55.08 1 T - 1/27/11, The Times Fee: $97.92 goleader.com online exclusive A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 27, 2011 Page E-3 The publishers of the LEADER/TIMES strive to bring you, our readers, the best weekly newspaper in the state. But to help us keep doing this … WE WANT YOU … AS A SUBSCRIBER !
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If paying by check mail to: P.O. Box 250 Westfield, New Jersey 07091. It’s Always Open 24 Hours! Or call 908.232.4407 for further assistance. Page 2 Thursday, January 27, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Hillside Foodbank Launches Court OK’s Sale of Office $15-Mil. Capital Campaign HILLSIDE – Honoring their work in Mary Pat Christie. “Now is the per- Restaurants for $4.67 Mil. fighting hunger and poverty in the Gar- fect opportunity for the private sector By PAUL J. PEYTON At the time of its bankruptcy filing, den State, First Lady Mary Pat Christie to step in to assist those efforts and I Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the company listed assets of between last helped kick-off of the Community commend David Tepper of Appal- MOUNTAINSIDE – A bankruptcy $100 million to $500 million, and FoodBank of New Jersey’s new $15- oosa Management, L.P. for getting court last week approved the sale of debt of $50 million $100 million. million capital campaign. This year, the involved and spearheading this capi- The Office Beer Bar and Grill restau- Lenders are owed $70 million, ac- FoodBank is partnering with members tal campaign that ultimately will help rants locations and related leases and cording to news reports. of the financial services community to so many people in our communities.” assets for $4.67 million by CB Hold- The next thing is for CB Holding to spur participation and support to help As the state’s largest distributor of ing Corp. to Villa Enterprises, Ltd., sell off the 20 Charlie Brown’s renovate, expand and update its existing food products to nonprofit agencies, LLC. The Office locations include the Steakhouses and 12 Bugaboo facilities and warehouse assets. Community FoodBank helps to feed former Jolly Trolley in Westfield and Steakhouses it still operates. When “Kathleen DiChiara and her team more than 900,000 people through The Office’s in Cranford and Summit. asked if CB Holding would require at the Community FoodBank have 1,500 member agencies in 18 of New The company, which also operates 20 bids for all 32 restaurants, Mr. Freitag done a wonderful job to ensure that Jersey’s 21 counties. From 2008- Charlie Brown’s Steakhouses, filed told The Westfield Leader that, “The New Jersey families in need have a 2010, food distribution by Commu- HELPING THE NEEDY…First Lady May Pat Christie last week stopped by the for Chapter 11 bankruptcy November idea is to maximize value.” Thus, he meal on the table,” said First Lady nity FoodBank grew by more than 60 Community FoodBank of New Jersey in Hillside to help kick-off its $15-million 11 in Delaware. said bids for both chains together or percent. Last year alone, the organi- capital campaign. Pictured, from left to right, are: Kathleen DiChiara, president Morristown-based Villa operates separately would likely be accepted. McGee Resigns as zation supplied 37 million pounds of and chief operating officer of Community FoodBank of New Jersey; Marlene the Black Horse Tavern, Black Horse “I think it is a very open process.” He food to people in need. Tepper of Appaloosa Management; L.P. founder David Tepper and Mrs. Christie. Pub and Mackenzie’s Grille and Ale said CB Holding is in the process Solaris Pres., CEO Learn more about Community EDISON – Michael Kleiman, House in Morristown and George now of lining up bidders for the res- FoodBank of New Jersey at and Martha’s American Grille in taurants for an auction. chairman of Solaris Health System njfoodbank.org. board of directors, announced last Charlie Brown’s Closings Morristown as well as Ristorante II Prior to filing for bankruptcy pro- week that John McGee, Solaris presi- IRS to Start Processing Forno and Villa Café. tection, CB Holding closed 29 Charlie dent and chief executive officer, had It also operates under casual and Brown’s locations, including Union left the organization to pursue other Delayed Returns Prompts Mass Layoffs Bill fast dining names Villa’s Fresh Ital- and Montclair, and 18 Bugaboo Creek opportunities. He had served with WASHINGTON, D.C. — The In- TRENTON – After the Charlie too, especially when dealing with ian Kitchen, Green Leaf’s, Bananas restaurants. Mr. Freitag said all leases Solaris since 1986. Solaris closed ternal Revenue Service plans a Febru- Brown’s restaurant suddenly closed large franchisors who see fit to close Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt, and on closed restaurants have been can- Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- ary 14 start date for processing tax 29 restaurants and filed for Chapter without notice. This bill only aims to South Philly Steaks & Fries. celed. He said the bankruptcy court ter in 2008. Raymond Fredericks, returns delayed by last month’s tax 11 bankruptcy and suddenly left 1,900 ensure that workers at facilities such “It’s (now) just a question of clos- has a “very special way of dealing executive vice-president and chief law changes. The IRS reminds tax- New Jersey workers unemployed as this receive the equal and fair pro- ing the transaction,” said Michael with that.” operating officer of Solaris, has been payers affected by the delay they can overnight without notice, a State As- tection that they deserve. Companies Freitag, a spokesman for CB Hold- CB Holding, which is controlled appointed president and CEO. begin preparing their tax returns im- sembly panel last week released a bill just don’t close their doors overnight, ing. He told The Westfield Leader and by New York-based Trimaran Capital Solaris operates JFK Medical Cen- mediately because many software pro- to require 60 days notice for compa- and providing notice to workers is The Times that process should be Partners, also owns 12 Bugaboo Creek ter in Edison, a satellite emergency viders are ready now to accept these nies complementing large layoffs in the decent thing to do.” completed “within several months.” Steakhouse restaurants in New Hamp- room and nursing school at returns. The IRS will start processing the future. CB Holding Corp. closed Mr. Albano sponsored the initial Gary Lembo, chief restructuring shire, Maine, Maryland and Massa- Muhlenberg as well as a rehabilita- both paper and e-filed returns claim- 29 Charlie Brown’s restaurants in law in 2007 after the closing of the officer of CB Holding Corp., said in chusetts. Trimaran purchased Charlie tion nursing and convalescent center ing itemized deductions on Schedule November including its Route 22 lo- Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant. a press release that the sale would Brown’s and The Office Bar & Grill and a surgical center. A, the higher education tuition and cation in Union. “This is a reasonable protection for benefit the company’s creditors while from Castle Harlan for $140 million fees deduction on Form 8917 and the Majority Leader Joseph Cryan all hard-working New Jerseyans and providing “continued employment in 2005. Harlan had bought the res- IHOP’s Ebinger New educator expenses deduction. Based (LD-20, Union), Asm. Wayne their families,” Mr. Albano said. “No opportunities for dozens of our asso- taurants for $50 million from Restau- on filings last year, about nine million DeAngelo (LD-14, Hamilton and one deserves to be shoved out the ciates and ensure that our loyal cus- rant Associates in 1997. NJRA President tax returns claimed any of these de- Asm. Nelson Albano (LD-1, Cape door in this or any economy without tomers continue to enjoy great food, The company’s New Jersey roots TRENTON – George Ebinger of ductions on returns received by the May Courthouse), all Democrats, the fairness of advanced notice. This exceptional value and friendly ser- are traced to 1966 when the first IHOP has been installed as the new IRS before February 14. sponsored the bill. bill is quite simply the right thing to vice at The Office.” restaurant opened in Westfield. chairman of the New Jersey Restau- Most other returns, including those The bill (A-3583) would revise state do for working class New Jerseyans.” rant Association (NJRA) board of claiming the Earned Income Tax law to require franchisors or holding According to the sponsors, the bill Christie Vows to ‘Shake Up’ directors. Mr. Ebinger served in the Credit (EITC), education tax credits, companies to provide 60 days notice would not alter the requirement in U.S. Air Force and earned his bach- child tax credit and other tax breaks, of closing and mass layoffs. State law existing state law that the employer Pensions, Benefits Systems elor of arts degree from Temple Uni- can be filed as normal immediately, currently only requires single estab- who conducts the mass layoff pro- versity. He later became the general the IRS said. The delay followed the lishments to give such notice. vide each full-time terminated em- TRENTON – At a Town Hall meet- The Governor said the current pen- manager at IHOP’s parent company December 17 enactment of the Tax “Nearly 2,000 New Jerseyans found ployee with severance pay equal to ing on Monday in Chesilhurst, Gover- sion system is underfunded by $54 in the 1980’s. Relief, Unemployment Insurance Re- themselves thrown out of work through one week of pay for each full year of nor Chris Christie said he intends to billion and, unless reforms are en- In 1991, Mr. Ebinger purchased authorization, and Job Creation Act no fault of their own when Charlie employment. The rate of severance press the need for passage of his reform acted, that number will grow to $183 his first IHOP on Route 37 East in of 2010, which extended a number of Brown’s closed, leaving employees pay is required to be the average proposals to “shake up New Jersey’s billion by 2041, “even if the taxpayers Toms River. By 2000 he built another expiring provisions including the state scrambling for ways to make ends regular rate of compensation received out-of-date, antiquated and increasingly make all statutorily required pension IHOP in Manahawkin and opened and local sales tax deduction, higher meet, keep their homes, pay their bills during the employee’s last three years expensive pension and benefits sys- fund contributions,” he said. his third in 2008 on Route 37 West in education tuition and fees deduction and feed their families,” Mr. Cryan of employment with the employer or tems,” according to a press release sub- His reforms call for reducing total Toms River. and educator expenses deduction. said. “It’s only fair for companies like the final regular rate of compensation mitted by the Governor’s office. pension underfunding from $183 bil- this to provide the same notice as paid to the employee, whichever rate In September, Governor Christie lion in 2041 without reform to $23 For All Your Business, Tax everyone else when disrupting lives is higher. unveiled a package of reform mea- billion in 2041, and increasing the through mass layoffs.” The bill was released, 5-2-1, by the sures which, he said, are intended to aggregate funded ratio from the & Financial Needs Mr. DeAngelo added that, “The Assembly Labor Committee. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 27, 2011 Page 3 Penalties Would Increase for Peyton's Gov. Conditionally Vetoes Those Attack Service Animals Peek at the Week COAH Bill; Green Miffed TRENTON — Assemblywoman day in favor of A-832 called upon the In Politics TRENTON – Governor Chris met by inclusionary development, Nancy Muñoz (LD-21, Summit) has Assembly Agriculture Committee to The Leader/Times Christie has conditionally vetoed leg- “legislating sprawl” by increasing the applauded the advancement of legis- also advance A-3226, known as By Paul Peyton of islation that he said fails to reform amount of mandated new housing by lation by the Assembly Agriculture “Dusty’s Law,” another bill that ad- Lawmakers Look to Allow States Senators Kent Conrad (D- how affordable housing is provided 500 to 700 percent, create a new and Natural Resources Committee dresses dog-on-dog attacks and in- Merging of Mun. Courts N.D.) and Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) in New Jersey. regulated entity to review a on Monday, which would increase terference with service animals. Legislation sponsored by Demo- have announced they will retire at the The Governor said the legislation municipality’s housing plans, cause penalties for those who attack or in- The legislation is named after cratic Assembly members would ask end of next year. The news could hurt “falls far short of its original intent by towns to have to pay for two planners flict harm on service animals, includ- Dusty, a seeing-eye puppy in Bergen voters in this November’s General Democrats’ hopes of retaining the creating a new bureaucracy and con- – one to draft the plan, and the other ing seeing eye dogs, search and res- County that was still in training when Election to make it easier for mu- majority in the Senate after the 2012 tinuing and even increasing an un- to certify it meets the requirements of cue dogs, or other animals used in it was attacked last July. Dusty’s nicipalities to cut property taxes by election. Democrats currently hold a necessary burden on the state’s mu- the bill. The Governor said the legis- law enforcement. trainer, Roger Woodhour, testified that sharing municipal court services. 51-47 majority although Mr. nicipalities.” lation would also not provide “mean- The legislation would upgrade the although the dog survived his serious ACR-81 would amend the state Lieberman and another Independent “If the goal of this legislation is ingful protection” against builder’s crime of killing a dog, horse, or other physical injuries, he was unable to Constitution to change how regional caucus with the Democrats. to replace an already broken sys- remedy lawsuits. animal owned or used by a law en- continue in the program due to the or shared municipal court judges Mr. Lieberman was Al Gore’s run- tem for providing affordable hous- Assembly Jerry Green (LD-22, forcement agency, or a search and emotional trauma he suffered. are appointed in New Jersey to save ning mate on the 2000 Democratic ing with a common sense, predict- Plainfield) on Monday reputed Gov- rescue dog, from a third to a second “Dusty’s Law” would establish a taxpayers money. Presidential ticket. able and achievable process, then ernor Christie’s conditional veto. degree crime, and the crime of pur- mandatory civil fine of $100 to $500 “This is a great opportunity to Keith Olbermann’s Show this bill sorely misses the mark,” Asm. Green said the original version posely maiming or inflicting harm for a person who owns any animal, remove a significant barrier to mu- Cancelled by MSNBC Governor Christie said. “The Sen- of the legislation was judged uncon- upon a dog, horse or other animal which attacks, injures or interferes nicipal service sharing and help cre- Keith Olbermann is out at MSNBC. ate has presented a considerably stitutional by the Office of Legisla- owned or used by a law enforcement with a service dog, horse or other ate property tax relief by streamlin- The cable network announced it had different version of the legislation I tive Services and would impose a 2.5 agency from a fourth to a third degree animal, including when it is in the ing local government and cutting ended contract talks with Mr. originally supported in June – one percent fee on businesses. crime. process of being trained. costs,” said Assemblyman John Olbermann last Friday, which also that was simple and sufficiently Mr. Green said his bill lowers the Assemblywoman Muñoz ex- A survey conducted in 2003 by Wisniewski (D-Sayreville), the was the last broadcast of “Count- close to the recommendations con- fee to 1.5 percent, but added several pressed hope that A-832 would help The Seeing Eye in Morristown re- state’s Democratic chairman. down with Keith Olbermann.” tained in the March 19, 2010, re- other stipulations causing the raise awareness of the danger that vealed that 89 percent of dog guide Judges in single-municipality MSNBC replaced the show with “The port of the Housing Opportunity Governor’s veto. interference poses to service animals users experience some form of inter- municipal courts are currently ap- Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell” Task Force.” “The governor has now made it as they work. ference by loose or uncontrolled dogs, pointed by the mayor and council of in the 8 p.m. time slot. The Governor said the original ver- clear that he supports unconstitutional “The safety of the service dog han- and 42 percent have been attacked at that municipality, but the state Con- Mr. Olbermann had been sus- sion of S-1, passed by the Senate in legislation that imposes higher fees dler depends on the dog’s ability to least once. Ginger Kutsch from The stitution requires judges of joint or pended for making political dona- June 2010, called for: eliminating on New Jersey businesses,” Mr. Green focus and concentrate on the task at Seeing Eye shared testimony with regional courts to be appointed by tions this past election cycle to sev- the Council on Affordable Housing said. “The last thing New Jersey and hand,” Asw. Muñoz said. “These the committee about the day when the governor. eral Democrats including Rep. (COAH) and the “arbitrary” afford- its economy needs is unworkable laws highly-trained animals provide a valu- she and her guide dog were attacked Voters rejected the plan during Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona, who able housing numbers it assigned to that force businesses to pay higher able service, and need to be treated by an unrestrained dog, and empha- the 2008 General Election, but Asm. was shot at a meet-and-greet event municipalities, requiring that one taxes, but that’s exactly what the gov- respectfully while fulfilling their du- sized the need for additional legisla- Wisniewski said he hopes more un- outside a Phoenix supermarket ear- out of every 10 newly constructed ernor has endorsed with this unfortu- ties.” tion to provide protection from such derstanding of the law will lead to lier this month. housing units be designated as af- nate decision. Several persons who testified Mon- attacks. different results in 2011. NBC forbids its employees from fordable (towns with no growth “Our bill was backed by a broad Legislation Would Cap making political contributions. would have no further affordable range of businesses, housing advo- Salaries of Authority Execs. “Countdown” was the network’s top housing obligation other than to cates, legal experts and local officials County Gives Out $150,000 State legislation sponsored by rated show. inventory and rehabilitate its exist- who understood it was the best way Republican state Senators Jennifer Racing Dates at Tracks ing affordable housing stock), lim- to provide housing for working class Beck and Sean Kean of Monmouth Would Be Reduced iting state review of municipal hous- residents, create jobs and spark the In Mun. Recycling Grants County calls for reforming the sal- Republican-sponsored legislation ing plans, protection against economy. The governor, sadly, wants SCOTCH PLAINS – The Union from asphalt, clothing and carpets to ary structure for employees of inde- that would reduce the number of re- builder’s remedy lawsuits for mu- higher business taxes and a court County Board of Chosen Freeholders wood pallets and x-rays. The 2011 pendent state and local authorities. quired standardbred racing dates at nicipalities, elimination of commer- fight. That accomplishes nothing,” on Tuesday distributed a total of edition includes new listings and more S-2044 would cap salaries of high- the Meadowlands Racetrack and Free- cial development fees, though resi- Asm. Green said. $150,000 in grants to all 21 munici- items. It is available online in pdf form ranking authority executives, limit hold Raceway tracks to 75 days each, dential development fees were per- palities for new initiatives that increase at www.ucnj.org/recycling. cash outs of unused sick leave, re- if agreed to by the Standardbred Breed- mitted to be charged if a developer and improve recycling programs un- Second, the county is undertaking quire minimum employee contribu- ers and Owners Association of New chose not to build affordable units der the Union County Recycling En- an audit its major facilities to ensure tions for health benefits, and pro- Jersey, was approved by the Assembly on-site and decided to pay the resi- 3EE ME FOR YOUR hancement Grant Program. that they can achieve their best poten- hibit bonus compensation, among Regulatory Oversight and Gaming dential development fee instead. “These grants represent an impor- tial for recycling. Third, Union County other reforms. The legislation has Committee on January 20. Currently, The Governor said the Assembly tant investment in the recycling capa- is offering each of its 21 municipali- been reported favorably out of the the Meadowlands is required to hold amended bill would require 10 per- ).352!.#% bilities of Union County municipali- ties a free review of their annual ton- Senate Budget and Appropriations no fewer than 141 racing dates while cent of all the housing units in every ties. Aside from its role in conserving nage reports. The tonnage report is a Committee. Freehold Raceway’s minimum re- municipality in the state to be afford- !.$ &).!.#)!, resources, recycling helps to reduce document that municipalities submit Lawmakers Host Viewing quirement is 168 days. able, necessitate that 25 percent of municipal waste disposal costs,” Free- to the New Jersey Department of En- Of President’s Speech the affordable housing obligation be holder Chairwoman Deborah Scanlon vironmental Protection in order to re- State Senator Ray Lesniak, Assem- 2%6)%7 said. The grants are designed to en- ceive state recycling grants. The free bly Majority Leader Joseph Cryan hance current recycling programs, so review will alert municipalities to any and Assemblywoman Annette many of the municipalities will use missed opportunities or omissions in Quijano, all Democrats from Union 4OGETHER WELL PRIORITIZE YOUR them to purchase basic equipment such their tonnage reports, in order help NEEDS AND HELP YOU PLAN YOUR as trailers for electronic waste, recy- them receive the maximum grant to County’s District 20, hosted a view- ing party Tuesday night for President FINANCIAL FUTURE 3CHEDULE YOUR cling containers, and “igloos” for used which they are entitled. FREE REVIEW TODAY oil. Others will enhance their public The grants for each town are: Berke- Barack Obama’s State of the Union education programs, or expand the hours ley Heights $6,000; Clark, $2,600; address at Kean University. of operation at their recycling facilities. Cranford, $7,500; Elizabeth, $20,000; The event included a question-and- In addition to assisting municipali- Fanwood, $3,000; Garwood, $3,000; answer period to allow students from ties with grants, the freeholder board Hillside, $7,500; Kenilworth, $3,000; Kean and Union County College to has introduced three new recycling Linden, $10,000; Mountainside, ask questions of the lawmakers re- initiatives that will help boost recy- $3,000; New Providence, $6,000; garding the speech and other national cling rates in Union County. First, the Plainfield, $10,000; Rahway, $7,500; issues. The university sponsored the Union County Recycling Markets Di- Roselle Park, $6,000; Scotch Plains, event. Christine Cosenza, Agent rectory has been updated and ex- $7,500; Springfield, $6,000; Summit, Lieberman, Conrad Announce 2 Elm Street panded. This online directory lists lo- $7,500; Union, $12,500; Westfield, Plans to Retire Next Year Westfield, NJ 07090 cal recyclers that handle everything $7,500, and Winfield, $3,000. The Hill has reported that United Bus: 908-233-9100 www.christinecosenza.net Leading the industry for 30 years!
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