SP-FH athotic eye county Softball crown. Please see Sports, Page C- L WESTFIELD SCOTCH PLAINS FANWOOD Vol.16, No. 20 Friday, May 18, 2001 50 cents Around c ber, DWC cite need for Westfield parking By THOMAS SCOTT cate them us to why the Town THE RECORD-PRESS Officials: Resistance will decrease if need is understood issue is so important, to remind' them that less than 10 years ago^ WESTFIELD — Two down- which according to DWC work, and downtown Westfield ty values higher, and residents the downtown's future waa The plots thicken town business heavyweights, the Executive Director Sherry needs parking to keep the down- have a vested interest in that uncertain." at Share Garden Inc. Downtown Westfield Corporation Cronin is a vital asset to the town vital," said Cronin. "We effort. "We are concerned people "We are much in favor of addi- and the Westfield Chamber of entire community, is risking its should not take the downtown for who have come out to say 'enough tional parking in Westfield," said WESTFIELD — Ten garden Commerce, have come together to economic viability if additional granted." is enough,"' Cronin said. "It's time Chamber of Commerce Executive plots are still available for the voice their support of a two- parking capacity cannot be devel- Cronin noted that a vital, people knew more succinctly Director Debbie Schmidt. "It is 2001 growing season under th> tiered parking facility. oped, Cronin said. thriving downtown plays a big what our thoughts are and let very much needed. It's at a criti- auspices of the Westfield Share The Westfield downtown area, "Every business needs tools to part in keeping Westfield proper- people know the facts and edu- (Continued on page A-8) ; Garden Inc, The Share Garden is an organic garden cooperative tha has been serving the Westfield area for over 30 years. For this year's growing season, only 10 DOT unveils plots — each consisting of a 25 foot by 25-foot piece of land, plus water — are still available. Anyone interested in a plot is asked to call Warren Rorden at circle redesign (908) 233-6607 or Jim Forgus at (908) 232-6365 to obtain an By THOMAS SCOTT the right of way to traffic in the application or more information THE BECORD-PHESS circle rather to cars coming into or through the circle from sur- WESTFIELD — The New rounding roads," said Health Department sets Jersey Department of Councilman Neil Sullivan, who dog, cat vaccination clinic Transportation gave a briefing said it currently is difficult to get Tuesday night to the Town the outside lanes to yield to SCOTCH PLAINS — The oncoming traffic. Health Department has sched Council on the estimated $2 mil- uled a free rabies clinic for lion plan to improve the Route 28 The project, slated to be com- Wednesday. traffic circle. pleted in 2005, is ahead of sched- The clinic is slated to be held A history of traffic accidents ule, according DOT Project at the south side firehouse, locat- and congestion at the location led Manager Snehal Patel. The final ed on Martine Avenue near to a request by town officials for design phase, which works out Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. the DOT to investigate the exist- how to actually construct the Cats are scheduled to be vac- ing configuration of Route 28 in improvements, should be com- cinated between 6:30 p.m. and proximity to the Westfield circle. pleted by the spring of 2003, with 7;30 p.m. All cats must be in a The "Modern Roundabout" con- construction beginning that sum- carrier and be accompanied by cept now planned by the DOT — mer and wrapping up approxi- an adult. which includes improvements to mately one year later, Pate! said. Dogs are scheduled to be vac- several intersections in the circle Revisions to the existing con- cinated between 7:30 p.m. and area — will replace the existing figuration change entrances to GEORGE PACCIELLO/RECORD-PRESS 8:30 p.m. All dogs must be circle with a minimal impact to and exits from the existing traffic If* been more than 60 year* «lnc« W*stf ield Boy Scouts Tad WIrkowakI (left) and Don Elseie first came the Westfield Plaza Historic circle and also relocate the inter- together as members of Troop 5 In Newark. Back In 1937 (below) at Camp Monica, Wlrkowskl (back row, • accompanied by an adult. left) and his troop-mates had no Idea tnay would soon be called to fight a world war, and certainty did- • In addition, dog and cat District, according to officials. section of Watterson Street and "The advantage of the new Route 28 to improve operation of n't Imagine they would stltl be coming together in tha 21 at century. Now, the aging Scouta are proudly licenses for 2001 may be pur- watching their children's children climb the Scouting ranks. chased at the clinic. Dog licenses roundabout design is that it gives (Continued on page A-8) are $6.20 if a dog is spayed or neutered, $9.20 if not. Cat licens- es are $5 per cat. For more information, call Westfield weighs Boys will be boys (908) 322-6700, ext. 309. More than six decades later, Westfield Scouts remain close TV-36 sets new schedule former Troop 5 Boy Scouts were ered a specialist at "Fire with for school board telecasts new Master Plan returning home and interested Wood Friction" during his Boy RECORD PRESS COHHKSi'ONDBNT in reuniting with their old Scout years. He earned 21 WESTFIELD — Board of By THOMAS SCOTT not looking at major changes in WESTFIELD — Rule camping comrades. The initial merit badges before he was Education meetings will now be land use, but at how to maintain Number Four of the Boy Scout reunion was a success and called to U.S. Army duty in telecast over cable-access TV-36 THE RECORD-PRESS before they knew it, the group 1942, although the coveted on a new schedule. existing uses," Brancheau said. Law states a "Scout is Friendly; WESTFIELD — Proposed As revised, the Land Use Plan he is a friend to all nnd a broth- had created its own set of rank of Eagle — the highest All telecasts take place after updates to the town's Master reflects changes in Council on er to every other Scout." With bylaws, collected dues and bor- rank attainable by a Boy Scout the actual meetings, which are Plan were previewed Monday Affordable Housing regulations friendships forged as young rowed the name Natakgun, — eluded him, because he could usually held the first and third night by members of the affecting affordable housing Boy Scouts during the Great meaning "those who are bound not fulfill his "Lifesaving" merit Tuesday of the month. Westfield Planning Board. requirements. Depression, 10 members of together," from the Lenni- badge requirement. A public Telecasts are scheduled for 2 Lenape tribe, bathhouse was the only swim- p.m. Sundays, 6 p.m. Tuesdays A presentation by Westfield Under the Housing Plan, the Newark's Troop 5 continue to planner Blaise Brancheau intro- town is required to provide a cer- take that rule to heart. With ages currently ranging ming opportunity in Newark's and 10 a.m. and 10 p.m inner city ut the time, "and it Thui-sdays. duced the board to the updated tain amount of affordable hous- To this day, the aging Scouts from 72-85, the Natakquans draft of the 2001 Master Plan, ing either through new construc- regularly gather to socialize, continue faithfully to meet 10 was quite a walk to get there, which is based on the existing tion or rehabilitation of existing lend one another support and times a year. Over the years, too, so we didn't go that often," Jewish Federation eyes Master Plan, drafted in 1991, and houses. According to Brancheau, sing the old familiar campfire the troop members' wives have he said. NYC solidarity rally recommendations and findings the new Master Plan contains no songs. become friends, too. His fellow Natakquans also contained in a "reexamination major changes in this regard. Back in 1946, World War II Ted Wirkowski, a longtime fell short of the Eagle Scout SCOTCH PLAINS — The report" completed last year. 'The new plan proposes to con- had just ended and many of the Westfield resident, was consid- rank, Wirkowski noted, but Jewish Federation of Central "The new plan - tinije the plan in ensuing generations have man- New Jersey's Jewish Community builds on the place," he said. aged to complete the task. Relations Council is joining with 1991 plan," "What is good and The town "Right before Eagle (Scout) is other Jewish communities to Brancheau said. appropriate in zoning presently has Life cout," he said. "A great sponsor a community-wide rally "It is an exten- two undeveloped many of us were Life Scouts. demonstrate American soli- sive update of depends on context. affordable hous- But a lot of our sons became darity with Israel. things that are Zoning should protect the ing zones; Eagle Scouts. My son became At 9:15 a.m. June 3, buses are happening in established character of Williams an Eagle Scout. Our sons' chil- scheduled to depart from the town." Nursery and the dren are involved in scouting Wilf Jewish Community The reexami- the town, not address fis- car inspection too, so it seems to be going on." Jampus, located at 1391 nation report cal policy." site on South Wirkowski, who was Troop Maitine Ave. in Scotch Plains, compared the Avenue. Committee Chairman when hia and arrive at the Israel Mission 1991 Master — Blaise Brancheau However, no son, Michael, was a Boy Scout, „ the United Nations in New Plan, and its Westfield planner immediate plans believes that parents don't York City by 11 a.m., the starting amendments, to ; are in place for have the time, or the desire, to irneofthe rally, the Westfield the construction get involved in Scouting like The Jewish Federation is sub- Land Use Ordinance, and updat- of affordable housing units.