Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, September 10, 2015 OUR 125th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 37-2015 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Tarantino Resigns GW Council, Dems Pick Kearney as Candidate By BRIAN TRUSDELL Borough Attorney Bob Renaud initially said it was not an appropri- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader explained that the Garwood Demo- ate time to say anything and then GARWOOD – Ann Tarantino re- crats had 15 days to submit three after the meeting – when asked if signed from borough council on names, which then council had 30 she would replace Mrs. Tarantino Tuesday, saying she was stepping days to chose from. on the November ballot – said: “I down for personal reasons. The an- On don’t know what the decision is.” nouncement came a week after she Wednes- Ms. Kearney ran a campaign last acknowledged she was withdraw- day morn- fall separate of that from fellow ing her bid for re-election. ing, the Republicans Sal Piarulli, who lost “It was not an easy decision to GDP is- his bid for the mayoralty, and Tina make,” she said addressing the sued a Simitz, who also ran for council. council. “This Friday I will be go- statement Ms. Kearney won her uncontested ing out for elective surgery, and I announc- primary at the same time Mr. Piarulli will be out of commission for a ing Carol defeated incumbent Mayor Pat period of time.” Kearney, Quattrocchi and Councilman Jim Saying it will prevent her from who lost Mathieu’s slate won control of the devoting the time necessary to the two bids Garwood Republican Party. position, Mrs. Tarantino said she for council Carol Kearney Last week, she wrote a letter to made the decision to resign from as a Re- the editor to The Westfield Leader council. publican – excoriating Mr. Mathieu for his “un- After the meeting, Garwood including last year, as its choice to professional, disgraceful and dis- Democratic Party (GDP) Chairman replace Mrs. Tarantino on the No- respectful manner” during the Au- Hugh Sinclair declined to identify vember ballot (See page 10). gust 25 meeting discussion about who the party had selected to re- It did not mention the three can- Garwood’s proposed social media Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader place Mrs. Tarantino on the ballot, didates it was nominating to fill policy and inactive Facebook page. ROBERT PALMER, Addicted To Love?…The Rocknroll Chorus performs in Eastman Plaza in downtown Cranford on which had to be done by today, Mrs. Tarantino’s term through De- Without mentioning by name Friday night as part of Cranford’s Friday Night Live series. September 10, nor who it would cember. Ileen Cuccaro and Joe Sarno, the nominate to take her seat on coun- When Ms. Kearney was ap- Republican candidates for council cil. He said it would be known proached by The Westfield Leader in this year’s election, she wrote within the next few days. Tuesday night at the meeting, she “we should all take a hard look at Westfield Plaudits S&P (Mr. Mathieu’s) personal choices for candidates as the Republican GOP Bilger Selected to Fill chair to ensure they do not display the same lack of character...” Triple ‘A’ Rating for Town In the GDP’s (Democrat) an- Unexpired Term in Cranford nouncement, Ms. Kearney again By DOMINIC A. LAGANO services released their long-term Keeping in mind prime is three- criticized Mr. Mathieu saying his Specially Written for The Westfield Leader credit rating for the town. At the and-a-quarter percent so we’re al- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE will officially swear in a deputy leadership of the GOP “has cast a WESTFIELD — During its regu- time, we were proposing to issue most one-and-a-quarter points be- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader mayor. Mayor Kalnins nominated negative shadow on the borough lar conference session Tuesday approximately $9.2 million in gen- low prime that we have to pay on CRANFORD — The Cranford Commissioner Mary O’Connor. and has only divided our commu- evening, the Westfield Town Coun- eral improvement bonds which were 9.2 million in bonds and that’s real Township Committee selected Bar- Following the nomination, Com- nity.” cil discussed a recent Triple A bond a roll-up of a number of bond an- money saved for taxpayers.” bara Bilger, 4-to-0, to fill the unex- missioner Robert D’Ambola said he The announcement did not seem credit rating issued by Standard & ticipation notes that had been is- In one example, Mr. Della Fera pired seat left open by Deputy Mayor met with township officials and that a to phase Mr. Mathieu. Poor’s Financial Services (S&P) for sued in the prior two or three years,” calculated that over the course of Lisa Adubato during a special meet- pavilion at Lincoln Park was selected “I welcome Carol to the race,” the town. These ratings determine he stated. the 12-year loan, Westfield taxpay- ing Tuesday. Ms. Bilger also was to memorialize Old Peppy, the 250- Mr. Mathieu said when reached by interest rates charged to Westfield Mr. Della Fera explained the pro- ers would realize more than one selected as the GOP candidate to run year-old pepperidge tree that was cut phone Monday morning. “I always when the municipal government cess of acquiring a municipal bond. million dollars in savings in inter- alongside Michael Petrucci in the down in April after the governing thought she would be more com- issues bonds to pay for consolida- “When you go out to bid for some- est payments because of the AAA November election. body determined it posed public fortable as a Democrat anyway.” tion of debts, infrastructure im- thing like that you get a credit rat- credit rating. There are two seats now open on safety risks. The township commit- In other matters, the long-debated provements and the like. ing agency report. Standard & “As a result of our collective ef- the township committee with Ms. tee agreed. The 16-foot round pavil- residential permit parking ordi- Sam Della Fera, chairman of the Poor’s came back with a triple ‘A’ forts, we’re saving the taxpayers of Adubato’s departure to take a posi- ion will be set on a concrete pad level nance, a draft of which was first town’s Finance Policy Committee, rating and indicated their outlook Westfield, in my example, assum- tion as a Superior Court judge. Demo- with the ground and have a concrete circulated at the March 10 council provided a report to Mayor Andy for Westfield was stable. Some of ing another 1-percent interest rate cratic Commissioner Tom Hannen, walkway around it, and will be handi- meeting, was introduced with the Skibitsky and the rest of the gov- the language in there is very favor- on the bonds, over a million dol- Jr. is running for re-election. The capped accessible. A 2,000-pound likelihood of a vote on Tuesday, erning body regarding the rating able and worth repeating here. lars. And who knows what the bond Democratic Committee selected slice of Old Peppy’s trunk, about September 22. and its benefit to the town. “In early Among other highlights S&P rate would have been if we were Patrick Giblin as its second candi- three feet long and six feet in diam- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 August, Standard & Poor’s’ ratings opined that Westfield’s economy, (rated) only double A plus or if the date, Mr. Hannen told The Westfield eter, will be set into the cement pad in budgetary flexibility and liquidity outlook wasn’t stable…it’s some- Leader. Mr. Giblin is a former presi- the pavilion, and have markers de- are all ‘very strong’ and noted that thing we can all be proud of be- dent of the Cranford Jaycees. noting Cranford’s history from 1699. Towns to Hold 9/11 the town also ‘exhibits strong man- cause you don’t often get to see the Mayor Andis Kalnins said the com- The cost is about $35,000, Mr. agement and budgetary perfor- fruits of your labor. I think this is a mittee had reviewed the three candi- D’Ambola said. “We’re under bud- mance.’ great example of prudent planning dates’ résumés and talked to each get with that,” he said. The budget Memorial Services “So all this hard work that we do and reasonable decision making,” person over the last couple of days. was upped from $25,000 to $50,000. over the course of the budget pro- concluded Mr. Della Fera. Robert Bovasso and John Shaw were The target date for completing the WESTFIELD – The Town of * * * * * cess literally pays dividends. I say In other news, Town Administra- the other two candidates. “We’ll be pavilion is Sunday, November 1, he Westfield will hold a commemora- MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union that because, later in August, when tor Jim Gildea announced that the well served by any of these three said. tion service on the 14th anniversary County Board of Chosen Freehold- we went out for the bond market, town’s ceremony honoring the vic- candidates,” Mayor Kalnins said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 of the 9/11 attacks tomorrow, Friday, ers invites members of the commu- we were able to have those bonds tims of September 11, 2001, along Noting Ms. Bilger’s involvement September 11, beginning at 6:30 p.m., nity to honor the memory of the 60 purchased at an effective net inter- with first responders including law in local organizations and her years at the September 11th Memorial Site Union County residents who perished est rate of about 2.026 percent. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 served on the township committee in Publisher’s Note at North Avenue at East Broad Street. in the 9/11 attacks by visiting the the past, Mayor Kalnins said, “She On Thursday, October 29, The The service will include opening re- Union County September 11th Me- stands out over the other two.” Westfield Leader will publish their marks from Mayor Andrew Skib- morial on Friday, September 11, from Ms. Bilger will be sworn in on annual election edition with expanded itsky, the Pledge of Allegiance, the morning hours until 9 p.m., at Monday at the workshop meeting distribution going to all residents and prayers of commemoration, presen- Echo Lake Park in Mountainside. with an official swearing in taking businesses in Westfield, Garwood and tation of a ceremonial wreath, play- Members of the Union County place at Tuesday’s official public Cranford along with its regular dis- ing of Taps and silent reflection and Sheriff’s Office will provide a uni- meeting. Tuesday the committee also tribution. showing of community support. formed Honor Guard standing watch * * * * * at the memorial, from 6 to 9 p.m., and CRANFORD — The Cranford the public will be able to light candles World Trade Committee will host a 9/ in memory of those lost in the at- 11 Memorial Service Friday, Sep- tacks. tember 11, at the Cranford WTC Park The Union County memorial hon- at Springfield and North Union Av- ors those lost in the attacks, using enues in Cranford, located across the design elements that include two gird- street from the municipal building. ers from the World Trade Center ar- This event will honor all those who ranged within a five-sided area repre- lost their lives or were affected by the senting the Pentagon, and an Eternal September 11, 2001 tragedy. The ser- Flame representing those who died vice will begin at 7 p.m. All are wel- in Pennsylvania. The Flame also hon- come to attend. ors members of the armed services * * * * * and emergency responders. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Town- In addition to these elements, the ship of Scotch Plains, together with names of the 60 deceased Union County residents are etched into the Photo courtesy of Sharon Stockwell the Scotch Plains-Fanwood IN MEMORY…Sharon Campbell displays the Westfield Cross Country flag Ministerium, will hold a Memorial memorial. It is located near the Springfield Avenue entrance of Echo prepared by parents for the wake of coach Tom Hornish who passed away last Service at the 9/11 Memorial Monu- week. ment Friday, September 11, at 6:30 Lake Park on the border of Moun- p.m., in the Alan Augustine Park Vil- tainside and Springfield. PAGE INDEX * * * * * lage Green adjacent to Town Hall, in Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 memory of all whose lives were lost JERSEY CITY – The ceremony at Editorial ...... 4-5, 19 Sports ...... 11-18 as a result of the attack on the nation, the New Jersey State 9/11 Memorial Susan Dougherty for The Westfield Leader Police ...... 20 Real Estate .... 11-22 THE MERCHANT OF VENICE IN THE 1970s... The Troupe of Friends' and and to honor the first responders who Empty Sky will be held this Saturday, Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 19 the Westfield Recreation Department brought Shakespeare to Mindowaskin gallantly answered the call to rescue September 12, at 1 p.m., at Liberty Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 21-22 Park in Westfield last weekend. and save lives. State Park. Westfield Leader only Page 10 Thursday, September 10, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Garwood Democrats Replace Resigned Council Candidate The Garwood Democratic Com- good of the borough we all love.” mittee is proud to announce Carol In welcoming Ms.Kearney to the Kearney has been selected as the ticket, Garwood Democratic Chair- council candidate to take the place of man Hugh Sinclair said, “As the new Ann Tarantino who has recently chairman, I am delighted to be a part stepped down for personal reasons. of such a wide-reaching party as shown She joins incumbent Council Presi- by bringing on such a hard-working dent Bill Nierstedt on the Democratic and dedicated member of the Garwood ticket. community as the Democratic Party Carol Kearney shared that the de- has done in inviting Carol to run.” cision to switch from Republican to Bill and Carol look forward to a Democrat came, “because Garwood grass-roots, issue-oriented campaign is more important than political par- and will work hard toward achieving ties.” She added, “The Jim Mathieu- a civil, respectable, and positive po- led Republican Party has cast a nega- litical discourse. They are excited to tive shadow on the borough and has start walking door to door to meet only divided our community. As a with residents in the coming days. caring citizen, I cannot sit back. In- Sara Todisco, Chair SECURITY...Westfield Leader subscriber Tom Sloan reports from Guatemala stead, I have decided to run with the Garwood Campaign (D) last week that “the country dodged a bullet when their President Molina team that unites and will work for the acquiesced to the demands of the protesters and resigned today. Hopefully, their elections scheduled for this Sunday, the 6th, will go smoothly.” VOTE...The Waller Family of Summit Avenue in Westfield campaign with Garwood Democratic Candidate Councilman Mark LoGrippo for reelection in Ward 3 over the Labor Day weekend. Garwood Council Carol Kearney Statement Dear Friends, person standing before their commu- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 I address this letter to “friends,” nity asking to be elected possesses in Union County Freeholders The ordinance would expand ar- will be leased on a first-come, first- because I have made many over the character, the commitment to take eas of residential permit parking served basis, with the two charging last few years through my work in action the right way, and the skills to from Anchor Place, Myrtle Avenue $300 for residents and $400 for and around this community with the get the job done. Discuss Police Force Updates and Willow Avenue to Cedar, Cen- non-residents. Greater Westfield Area Chamber of I believe those who know me in ter, East, North Maple, North Oak, The borough is leasing the spaces Commerce and as business and in- Garwood, know I possess all three South Oak and West Streets, from Burger King at $125 per space By THOMAS VAN DUYNE ing by paying the nurse examiners dustry liaison to the Borough Coun- characteristics and that I will work Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Winslow Place and Second and per year, but will not pay the fast- cil. Garwood truly is a small town tirelessly to continue to advance our per diem instead of to pay them to be Third Avenues. food restaurant if an individual does with a big heart, and this is the pri- town as a member of the Borough ELIZABETH — The Union on call. Parking on all those streets would not lease the spot from the town. mary motivation behind my contin- Council. Since I truly do not believe County Freeholder Board met to hear According to Mr. Isenhour, this be limited to two hours between 9 Mrs. Tarantino also said that the ued desire to serve as a member of its a label matters more than the person resolutions last Thursday night slated “…is almost the exact same contract a.m. and 3 p.m., but residents will Garwood Police Department was governing body. wearing it, I have accepted the offer to appear on tonight’s formal meet- we had last year, [it] increases the be able to obtain a permit that they participating in a program offered Over the last few years, I have of the Democratic Party to run and I ing agenda. Sixty-one items were hourly rate by $0.25…” The total could display in their left (driver’s by the Union County Prosecutor’s found the views on the issues that will stand with them for election in brought forth and opened for ques- expenses for the program may be less side) rear window that would ex- Office for officers to wear body matter most to me – and that I believe November as a Democrat. I would tioning. depending on the number of calls empt them from the regulation. cameras. The program has nearly matter most to this community – are truly appreciate the opportunity to The initial discussion for the night that the nurses have to respond to. Citizens filled the May 12 meet- $1 million available for the pur- more closely echoed by my friends in serve and I look forward to working was about the approval of an $850,000 Mr. Isenhour noted that, “the grant ing voicing complaints and con- chase of the cameras, related equip- the Democratic Party than they are together to put Garwood first. contract with Taser International in covers 90 to 100 calls” and “last year cerns about the proposed ordinance ment, software as well as computer by the people who have taken over All Garwood residents are wel- order to purchase body cameras for not all of the money was utilized.” and it was withdrawn for further storage of the video. this town’s GOP. My views on smart come to contact me by email or phone police officers in the county. Accord- Mr. Jalloh noted that with the set review. Mrs. Tarantino said the or- The council also approved development, increasing the number with any questions, comments or ing to Thomas Isenhour, first assis- up of this program the county is “… dinance submitted Tuesday ad- $11,288 in one-time assessments to of ratables, controlling the cost of concerns, or save them for when I am tant county prosecutor, the push be- paying people, potentially, for being dressed several concerns including pay for curb installation on Willow government and continuing down the on the campaign trail this fall with hind this came “July 28th from the on call…” and wondered if there was allowing for each resident to obtain and Myrtle Avenues and New Street, path of a new and vibrant Garwood Council President Bill Nierstedt. Attorney General’s (John Jay “a market for just calling someone a permit for every legally regis- a process that started in 2008. New Hoffman) handed down policy on and them being available… [to be] have not changed. At the end of the Carol Kearney tered vehicle as well as two visi- Street resident Igor Flitsanov ap- day, local politics isn’t about a party Garwood Council Candidate (D) the ‘use of force’ investigations as per diem instead of on call?” Mr. tors’ permits that could be used by peared to complain about his label so much as it is about what the well as body cameras. The directive Isenhour pointed out that this would guests. $1,972, the largest of any bill is- on the ‘use of force’ is… mandatory be a contract issue, and in the long “We’re not going to solve our sued to the 11 properties, asking upon all law enforcement agencies run the county is saving money in parking problem, but we can do our why curbs were installed on a dead and prosecutors for the state, the body comparison to having a full-time sala- part to make a dent,” said Mrs. end street and without any consul- Correction Westfield camera policy that they issued is elec- ried staff with benefits. Tarantino, who has been leading tation. A front-page story on cover- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tive, it does not mandate body cam- the drafting of the ordinance as the Mr. Renaud explained that the age of the Westfield Planning enforcement, firefighters and other eras for anybody… but what it does is parking committee chairwoman. time to express disapproval was in Board in the August 27 issue of emergency personnel, will be held set a ground floor.” “At the next meeting, I hope it passes 2008 and Borough Clerk Christina The Westfield Leader should tomorrow, Friday, September 11, at In other words, the ruling creates a Cranford with no problems.” Ariemma displayed a form as proof have reported that the the town’s September 11th Memo- minimum of safety standards that CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 In a related matter, more infor- that Mr. Flitsanov was notified groundbreaking for a 70-unit rial site located at North Avenue at have to be complied with when pur- With the inclusion of the pavilion mation was unveiled regarding the seven years ago. luxury apartment building on East Broad Street, at 6:30 p.m. The chasing equipment for officers. It also area and the basketball court the park’s 34 parking spots the borough had the northeast corner of Central event will be held rain or shine. sets a minimum of equipment that impervious surface is “way under the leased from Burger King on North and South Avenues will be in Finally, the town council ap- must be purchased. Ten municipali- 40 percent” coverage maximum, Mr. Avenue for commuters. The places www.goleader.com the spring of 2017. proved the demolition of single- ties are actively pursuing the use of D’Ambola said. Lincoln Park is about family dwellings located at 53 the body cameras, but are awaiting 2.7 acres and the basketball court and Faulkner Drive, 1040 Lawrence approval of funding from their gov- pavilion would make up 12,775 Avenue, 721 Marcellus Drive and erning bodies before they commit square feet of impervious surface, he 99 Surrey Lane and the demolition fully. noted. of a single-family dwelling and Additionally, for the Union County The pavilion will be placed be- detached garage located at 769 Prosecutor’s Office, a resolution was tween where the tree stood and the Clark Street. discussed to keep on call sexual as- basketball courts, thus enabling a Where can an The next town council conference sault nurse examiners as indepen- stump to remain to allow for session open to the public is sched- dent contractors for the Union County Pepperidge tree shoots to continue to uled for Tuesday, September 22, at 7 Sexual Assault Team. The total sprout and be harvested and replanted Oratory education p.m., at the municipal building, lo- amount of the contract is not to ex- throughout Cranford, Mr. D’Ambola cated at 425 East Broad Street. The ceed $22,530, the cost of which was said. conference session will be immedi- called into question by Freeholder “I think it will make a lot of people take you? ately followed by the council’s regu- Chairman Mohamed Jalloh, who happy to continue to grow the origi- lar public meeting at 7:45 p.m. asked if it was possible to cut spend- nal tree,” Mr. D’Ambola said.

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USPS 485200 Thursday, September 10, 2015 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 56th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 37-2015 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Tarantino Resigns GW Council, Dems Pick Kearney as Candidate By BRIAN TRUSDELL Tarantino on the ballot, which had to cil as a Republican – including last Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times be done by today, September 10, nor year – as its choice to replace Mrs. GARWOOD – Ann Tarantino re- who it would nominate to take her seat Tarantino on the November ballot signed from the borough council on on council. He said it would be known (See page 10). Tuesday, saying she was stepping within the It did not mention the three candi- down for personal reasons. The an- next few dates it was nominating to fill Mrs. nouncement came a week after she days. Tarantino’s term through December. acknowledged she was withdrawing Borough When Ms. Kearney was ap- her bid for re-election. Attorney proached by The Scotch Plains-Fan- “It was not an easy decision to Bob Renaud wood Times Tuesday night at the meet- make,” she said, addressing the coun- explained ing, she initially said it was not an cil. “This Friday I will be going out that the appropriate time to say anything and for elective surgery, and I will be out Garwood then after the meeting – when asked of commission for a period of time.” Democrats if she would replace Mrs. Tarantino Saying it will prevent her from had 15 days on the November ballot – said: “I devoting the time necessary to the to submit don’t know what the decision is.” position, Mrs. Tarantino said she Carol Kearney three names, Ms. Kearney ran a campaign last made the decision to resign from which the fall separate of that from fellow Re- council. council then publicans Sal Piarulli, who lost his After the meeting, Garwood Demo- had 30 days to choose from. bid for the mayoralty, and Tina cratic Party (GDP) Chairman Hugh On Wednesday morning, the GDP Simitz, who also ran for council. Sinclair declined to identify who the issued a statement announcing Carol Ms. Kearney won her uncontested party had selected to replace Mrs. Kearney, who lost two bids for coun- primary at the same time Mr. Piarulli defeated incumbent Mayor Pat Quattrocchi and Councilman Jim Susan Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mathieu’s slate won control of the SPECTACULAR…Wonderful Labor Day weather and fun events greeted visitors during St. Bart’s annual festival in Garwood Republican Party. Scotch Plains last weekend. Last week, she wrote a letter to the editor to The Times excoriating Mr. Mathieu for his “unprofessional, dis- Union County Freeholders Discuss graceful and disrespectful manner” during the August 25 meeting discus- sion about Garwood’s proposed so- cial media policy and inactive Police Force Updates Facebook page. Without mentioning by name Ileen By THOMAS VAN DUYNE cameras. The directive on the ‘use of holder Chairman Mohamed Jalloh, Cuccaro and Joe Sarno, the Repub- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times force’ is… mandatory upon all law who asked if it was possible to cut lican candidates for council in this ELIZABETH — The Union County enforcement agencies and prosecu- spending by paying the nurse exam- year’s election, she wrote “we should Freeholder Board met to hear resolu- tors for the state, the body camera iners per diem instead of to pay them all take a hard look at (Mr. Mathieu’s) tions last Thursday night slated to policy that they issued is elective, it to be on call. personal choices for candidates as appear on tonight’s formal meeting does not mandate body cameras for According to Mr. Isenhour, this the Republican chair to ensure they agenda. Sixty-one items were brought anybody… but what it does is set a “…is almost the exact same contract do not display the same lack of char- forth and opened for questioning. ground floor.” we had last year, [it] increases the acter...” The initial discussion for the night In other words, the ruling creates hourly rate by $0.25…” The total Susan Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times In the GDP’s (Democrat) an- was about the approval of an a minimum of safety standards that expenses for the program may be WIPEOUT RIDE…The St. Bart's Festival during the Labor Day Weekend is a nouncement, Ms. Kearney again criti- $850,000 contract with Taser Inter- have to be complied with when pur- less depending on the number of Scotch Plains favorite. Complete with entertainment, food, games and rides, cized Mr. Mathieu saying his leader- national in order to purchase body chasing equipment for officers. It calls that the nurses have to respond there is something for every taste. ship of the GOP “has cast a negative cameras for police officers in the also sets a minimum of equipment to. Mr. Isenhour noted that, “the shadow on the borough and has only county. According to Thomas that must be purchased. Ten munici- grant covers 90 to 100 calls” and divided our community.” Isenhour, first assistant county pros- palities are actively pursuing the use “last year not all of the money was Westfield Plaudits S&P The announcement did not seem to ecutor, the push behind this came of the body cameras, but are await- utilized.” phase Mr. Mathieu. “July 28th from the Attorney ing approval of funding from their Mr. Jalloh noted that with the set “I welcome Carol to the race,” Mr. General’s (John Jay Hoffman) governing bodies before they com- up of this program the county is “… Triple ‘A’ Rating for Town Mathieu said when reached by phone handed down policy on the ‘use of mit fully. paying people, potentially, for be- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 force’ investigations as well as body Additionally, for the Union County ing on call…” and wondered if there By DOMINIC A. LAGANO bond anticipation notes that had been Prosecutor’s Office, a resolution was was “a market for just calling some- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times issued in the prior two or three years,” discussed to keep on call sexual as- one and them being available… [to WESTFIELD — During its regular he stated. sault nurse examiners as indepen- be] per diem instead of on call?” Mr. conference session Tuesday evening, Mr. Della Fera explained the process Towns to Hold 9/11 dent contractors for the Union Isenhour pointed out that this would the Westfield Town Council discussed of acquiring a municipal bond. “When County Sexual Assault Team. The be a contract issue, and in the long a recent Triple A bond credit rating you go out to bid for something like total amount of the contract is not to run the county is saving money in issued by Standard & Poor’s Financial that you get a credit rating agency Memorial Services exceed $22,530, the cost of which comparison to having a full-time Services (S&P) for the town. These report. Standard & Poor’s came back was called into question by Free- salaried staff with benefits. ratings determine interest rates charged with a triple ‘A’ rating and indicated WESTFIELD – The Town of and save lives. to Westfield when the municipal gov- their outlook for Westfield was stable. Westfield will hold a commemora- * * * * * ernment issues bonds to pay for con- Some of the language in there is very tion service on the 14th anniversary MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union solidation of debts, infrastructure im- favorable and worth repeating here. of the 9/11 attacks tomorrow, Friday, County Board of Chosen Freeholders provements and the like. Among other highlights S&P opined September 11, beginning at 6:30 p.m., invites members of the community to Sam Della Fera, chairman of the that Westfield’s economy, budgetary at the September 11th Memorial Site honor the memory of the 60 Union town’s Finance Policy Committee, pro- flexibility and liquidity are all ‘very at North Avenue at East Broad Street. County residents who perished in the vided a report to Mayor Andy Skib- strong’ and noted that the town also The service will include opening re- 9/11 attacks by visiting the Union itsky and the rest of the governing ‘exhibits strong management and bud- marks from Mayor Andrew Skibitsky, County September 11th Memorial on body regarding the rating and its ben- getary performance.’ the Pledge of Allegiance, prayers of Friday, September 11, from the morn- efit to the town. “In early August, Stan- “So all this hard work that we do over commemoration, presentation of a ing hours until 9 p.m., at Echo Lake dard & Poor’s’ ratings services re- the course of the budget process liter- ceremonial wreath, playing of Taps Park in Mountainside. leased their long-term credit rating for ally pays dividends. I say that because, and silent reflection and showing of Members of the Union County the town. At the time, we were propos- later in August, when we went out for community support. Sheriff’s Office will provide a uni- ing to issue approximately 9.2 million the bond market, we were able to have * * * * * formed Honor Guard standing watch dollars in general improvement bonds those bonds purchased at an effective CRANFORD — The Cranford at the memorial, from 6 to 9 p.m., and which were a roll-up of a number of CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 World Trade Committee will host a the public will be able to light candles 9/11 Memorial Service Friday, Sep- in memory of those lost in the attacks. tember 11, at the Cranford WTC The Union County memorial hon- Park at Springfield and North Union ors those lost in the attacks, using Avenues in Cranford, located across design elements that include two gird- the street from the municipal build- ers from the World Trade Center ar- ing. ranged within a five-sided area repre- This event will honor all those senting the Pentagon, and an Eternal who lost their lives or were affected Flame representing those who died in SHADY REST GOLF...The John Shippen Golf Foundation, The John Shippen by the September 11, 2001 tragedy. Pennsylvania. The Flame also honors Youth Golf Academy (JSYGA) parents and assistant coaches honored Coach The service will begin at 7 p.m. All members of the armed services and John Perry, who will be retiring, at a luncheon at the JSYGA tournament. are welcome to attend. emergency responders. Sixteen of the 23 JSYGA members participated in the tournament on August 8 * * * * * In addition to these elements, the along with local young golfers, as well as members from the First Tee Organiza- names of the 60 deceased Union tions of Essex and Union Counties. Scotch Plains Mayor Kevin Glover, in back SCOTCH PLAINS – The Town- row (blue shirt) and his wife, Joanne Glover, attended the event. Hamburgers and ship of Scotch Plains, together with County residents are etched into the hot dogs were donated in kind by John’s Meat Market located on Park Avenue the Scotch Plains-Fanwood memorial. It is located near the Spring- in Scotch Plains. Sylvia Hicks, a master baker, donated the cake, and The John Ministerium, will hold a Memorial field Avenue entrance of Echo Lake Shippen Memorial Golf Foundation supplied pizzas. Service at the 9/11 Memorial Monu- Park on the border of Mountainside ment Friday, September 11, at 6:30 and Springfield. PAGE INDEX * * * * * p.m., in the Alan Augustine Park Vil- Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 COUNTY CASH...The Scotch Plains Public Library recently received a $3,915 lage Green adjacent to Town Hall, in JERSEY CITY – The ceremony at grant from Union County. Pictured, from left to right, are: Freeholders Bruce Editorial ...... 4-5, 19 Sports ...... 11-18 Bergen and Mohamed Jalloh; Lanora Melillo, Michelle Willis and Jeffrey memory of all whose lives were lost the New Jersey State 9/11 Memorial Police ...... 20 Real Estate .... 11-22 Noonan of the Scotch Plains Library, and Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski and as a result of the attack on the nation, Empty Sky will be held this Saturday, Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 19 Al Mirabella, who also serves as Scotch Plains township administrator. Ms. and to honor the first responders who September 12, at 1 p.m., at Liberty Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 21-22 Melillo co-wrote the grant and the Young Entrepreneurs Program was her vision. gallantly answered the call to rescue State Park. Scotch Plains - Fanwood Times only Page 10 Thursday, September 10, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Garwood Democrats Replace Resigned Council Candidate The Garwood Democratic Com- good of the Borough we all love.” mittee is proud to announce Carol In welcoming Ms. Kearney to the Kearney has been selected as the ticket, Garwood Democratic Chair- council candidate to take the place of man Hugh Sinclair said, “As the new Ann Tarantino who has recently chairman, I am delighted to be a part stepped down for personal reasons. of such a wide-reaching party as shown She joins incumbent Council Presi- by bringing on such a hard-working dent Bill Nierstedt on the Democratic and dedicated member of the Garwood ticket. community as the Democratic Party Ms. Kearney shared that the deci- has done in inviting Carol to run.” sion to switch from Republican to Bill and Carol look forward to a Democrat came, “because Garwood grass-roots, issue-oriented campaign is more important than political par- and will work hard toward achieving ties.” She added, “The Jim Mathieu- a civil, respectable, and positive po- led Republican Party has cast a nega- litical discourse. They are excited to tive shadow on the Borough and has start walking door to door to meet Susan Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times SECURITY...Westfield Leader subscriber Tom Sloan reports from Guatemala NOT A GHOST TOWN…A crowd gathers near the Ghost Town Spooky Saloon only divided our community. As a with residents in the coming days. last week that “the country dodged a bullet when their President Molina last weekend during St. Bart’s annual Italian festival in Scotch Plains. caring citizen, I cannot sit back. In- Sara Todisco, Chair acquiesced to the demands of the protesters and resigned today. Hopefully, their stead, I have decided to run with the Garwood Campaign (D) elections scheduled for this Sunday, the 6th, will go smoothly.” Garwood Council team that unites and will work for the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Garwood Democratic Candidate GOP Bilger Selected to Fill Monday morning. “I always thought In a related matter, more informa- Carol Kearney Statement she would be more comfortable as a tion was unveiled regarding the 34 Unexpired Term in Cranford Democrat anyway.” parking spots the borough had leased Dear Friends, person standing before their commu- In other matters, the long-debated from Burger King on North Avenue I address this letter to “friends,” nity asking to be elected possesses in By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Bovasso and John Shaw were the other residential permit parking ordinance, for commuters. The places will be because I have made many over the character, the commitment to take Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times two candidates. “We’ll be well served a draft of which was first circulated at leased on a first-come, first-served last few years through my work in action the right way, and the skills to CRANFORD — The Cranford by any of these three candidates,” Mayor the March 10 council meeting, was basis, with the two charging $300 for and around this community with the get the job done. Township Committee selected Barbara Kalnins said. introduced with the likelihood of a residents and $400 for non-residents. Greater Westfield Area Chamber of I believe those who know me in Bilger, 4-to-0, to fill the unexpired seat Noting Ms. Bilger’s involvement in vote on Tuesday, September 22. The borough is leasing the spaces Commerce and as Business and In- Garwood, know I possess all three left open by Deputy Mayor Lisa local organizations and her years served The ordinance would expand areas from Burger King at $125 per space dustry Liaison to the Borough Coun- characteristics and that I will work Adubato during a special meeting Tues- on the township committee in the past, of residential permit parking from per year, but will not pay the fast- cil. Garwood truly is a small town tirelessly to continue to advance our day. Ms. Bilger also was selected as the Mayor Kalnins said, “She stands out Anchor Place, Myrtle Avenue and food restaurant if an individual does with a big heart, and this is the pri- town as a member of the Borough GOP candidate to run alongside over the other two.” Willow Avenue to Cedar, Center, East, not lease the spot from the town. mary motivation behind my contin- Council. Since I truly do not believe Michael Petrucci in the November elec- Ms. Bilger will be sworn in on Mon- North Maple, North Oak, South Oak Mrs. Tarantino also said that the ued desire to serve as a member of its a label matters more than the person tion. day at the workshop meeting with an and West Streets, Winslow Place and Garwood Police Department was governing body. wearing it, I have accepted the offer There are two seats now open on the official swearing in taking place at Second and Third Avenues. participating in a program offered by Over the last few years, I have of the Democratic Party to run and I township committee with Ms. Tuesday’s official public meeting. Tues- Parking on all those streets would the Union County Prosecutor’s Of- found the views on the issues that will stand with them for election in Adubato’s departure to take a position day the committee also will officially be limited to two hours between 9 fice for officers to wear body cam- matter most to me – and that I believe November as a Democrat. I would as a Superior Court judge. Democratic swear in a deputy mayor. Mayor Kalnins a.m. and 3 p.m., but residents eras. The program has nearly $1 mil- matter most to this community – are truly appreciate the opportunity to Commissioner Tom Hannen, Jr. is run- nominated Commissioner Mary would be able to obtain a permit lion available for the purchase of the more closely echoed by my friends in serve and I look forward to working ning for re-election. The Democratic O’Connor. that they could display in their left cameras, related equipment, software the Democratic Party than they are together to put Garwood first. Committee selected Patrick Giblin as Following the nomination, Commis- (driver’s side) rear window that as well as computer storage of the by the people who have taken over All Garwood residents are wel- its second candidate, Mr. Hannen told sioner Robert D’Ambola said he met would exempt them from the regu- video. this town’s GOP. My views on smart come to contact me by email or phone The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. Mr. with township officials and that a pavil- lation. The council also approved $11,288 development, increasing the number with any questions, comments or con- Giblin is a former president of the ion at Lincoln Park was selected to Citizens filled the May 12 meet- in one-time assessments to pay for of ratables, controlling the cost of cerns, or save them for when I am on Cranford Jaycees. memorialize Old Peppy, the 250-year- ing voicing complaints and con- curb installation on Willow and government and continuing down the the campaign trail this fall with Coun- Mayor Andis Kalnins said the com- old pepperidge tree that was cut down cerns about the proposed ordinance Myrtle Avenues and New Street, a path of a new and vibrant Garwood cil President Bill Nierstedt. mittee had reviewed the three candi- in April after the governing body deter- and it was withdrawn for further process that started in 2008. New have not changed. At the end of the Carol Kearney dates’ résumés and talked to each per- mined it posed public safety risks. The review. Mrs. Tarantino said the or- Street resident Igor Flitsanov ap- day, local politics isn’t about a party Garwood Council Candidate (D) son over the last couple of days. Robert township committee agreed. The 16- dinance submitted Tuesday ad- peared to complain about his $1,972 label so much as it is about what the foot round pavilion will be set on a dressed several concerns including fee, the largest of any bill issued to concrete pad level with the ground and allowing for each resident to obtain the 11 properties, asking why curbs have a concrete walkway around it, and a permit for every legally regis- were installed on a dead end street Correction Westfield Council will be handicapped accessible. A tered vehicle as well as two visi- and without any consultation. 2,000-pound slice of Old Peppy’s trunk, A front-page story on cover- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tors’ permits that could be used by Mr. Renaud explained that the time age of the Westfield Planning about three feet long and six feet in guests. to express disapproval was in 2008 Board in the August 27 issue of net interest rate of about 2.026 percent. labor. I think this is a great example of diameter, will be set into the cement “We’re not going to solve our park- and Borough Clerk Christina The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Keeping in mind prime is three-and-a- prudent planning and reasonable deci- pad in the pavilion, and have markers ing problem, but we can do our part Ariemma displayed a form as proof Times should have reported that quarter percent so we’re almost one- sion making,” concluded Mr. Della denoting Cranford’s history from 1699. to make a dent,” said Mrs. Tarantino, that Mr. Flitsanov was notified seven the groundbreaking for a 70- and-a-quarter points below prime that Fera. The cost is about $35,000, Mr. who has been leading the drafting of years ago. unit luxury apartment building we have to pay on 9.2 million in bonds In other news, Town Administrator D’Ambola said. “We’re under budget the ordinance as the parking commit- on the northeast corner of Cen- and that’s real money saved for taxpay- Jim Gildea announced that the town’s with that,” he said. The budget was tee chairwoman. “At the next meet- tral and South Avenues will be ers.” ceremony honoring the victims of Sep- upped from $25,000 to $50,000. The ing, I hope it passes with no prob- www.goleader.com in the spring of 2017. In one example, Mr. Della Fera tember 11, 2001, along with first re- target date for completing the pavilion lems.” calculated that over the course of the sponders including law enforcement, is Sunday, November 1, he said. 12-year loan, Westfield taxpayers firefighters and other emergency per- With the inclusion of the pavilion would realize more than one million sonnel, will be held tomorrow, Friday, area and the basketball court the park’s dollars in savings in interest pay- September 11,, at the town’s Septem- impervious surface is “way under the ments because of the AAA credit ber 11th Memorial site located at North 40 percent” coverage maximum, Mr. rating. Avenue at East Broad Street, at 6:30 D’Ambola said. Lincoln Park is about “As a result of our collective efforts, p.m. The event will be held rain or 2.7 acres and the basketball court and we’re saving the taxpayers of Westfield, shine. pavilion would make up 12,775 square Where can an in my example, assuming another 1- Finally, the town council approved feet of impervious surface, he noted. percent interest rate on the bonds, over the demolition of single-family dwell- The pavilion will be placed between a million dollars. And who knows what ings located at 53 Faulkner Drive, 1040 where the tree stood and the basketball Oratory education the bond rate would have been if we Lawrence Avenue, 721 Marcellus Drive courts, thus enabling a stump to remain were (rated) only double A plus or if the and 99 Surrey Lane and the demolition to allow for Pepperidge tree shoots to take you? outlook wasn’t stable…it’s something of a single-family dwelling and de- continue to sprout and be harvested we can all be proud of because you tached garage located at 769 Clark and replanted throughout Cranford, Mr. don’t often get to see the fruits of your Street. D’Ambola said.

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The Westfield Leader & The Scotch Plains-Fanwood TIMES PO Box 250, 251 North Ave. West, Westfield, NJ 07091 Tel 908 232-4407; Fax 908 232-0473 Email [email protected] Page 2 Thursday, September 10, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION New Jersey Rallies In Support Charles Larobis Named < continued from page 3 > bring in comfort kits, with hygiene items pads of the rescue dogs from the shat- such as toothbrushes and washcloths tered glass that was cutting their paws. needed by the rescue workers. Some stu- More than 20 local residents, who heard dents have conducted fundraisers that Nurse of the Year about Mrs. Petrow’s efforts, flocked to have raised thousands of dollars to be FANWOOD – Charles Larobis, a tions, frequently reviewing residents’ the Church center on Thursday and Fri- contributed to the relief effort. registered nurse and health services daily medication routines. He has day, to help organize and pack up the “There has been an incredible out- director of The Chelsea at Fanwood one-on-one meetings with residents supplies for shipment to the disaster re- pouring of love by our community for the lief site. victims and survivors of this terrible trag- senior living residence, located at regularly and leads discussion groups Mail Boxes, Etc. of Scotch Plains and edy,” said Mrs. Petrow. 295 South Avenue, has been named with families on appropriate levels of Westfield donated boxes and packaging The massive rescue-assistance re- Nurse of the Year care and hospice. supplies to pack the goods and MIP Print sponse was, in fact, so overwhelming, by the Health He believes in of Fanwood printed the flyers, free of that the New York Offices of Emergency Care Association the power of charge as their contribution to the rescue Relief Management have issued a re- of New Jersey, a prayer and fre- operation. quest to suspend supply-donations, with statewide sup- quently visits Walt Foster, owner of Arch Sunoco the exception of the continuing need for port organization hospice residents station in Summit, donated a U-Haul truck work-boots and charcoal face masks. Cash for assisted liv- to say a prayer to the collection effort to transport the donations are still needed and can be supplies to a waiting barge in Jersey City. made through any local Red Cross agency, ing and long- and ensure they Local schools have participated in the at local supermarkets or through the term care facili- are never alone. collection effort by asking students to United Way. ties. He goes out of his VALUABLE EXPERIENCE...Anastasia Smolenski of Westfield has completed Mr. Larobis, way to visit resi- an internship with the legislative office of State Senator Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21st, Westfield). Anastasia is a recent graduate of Westfield High School who will begin who began with dents who go to her freshman year at Georgetown University this fall in the McDonough School Chelsea in 2012, the hospital or Dems Propose Overhaul Of of Business. has more than 20 rehab to ensure years of nursing they will return to 2015 Election Glance Nov. 3 experience. He is Charles Larobis their home. New Jersey’s Voting Laws responsible for “Charles com- TRENTON – Democratic legisla- of Representatives. REGION — There are state, county, Karen Kulikowski the ongoing health needs of residents bines the skills of an experienced tive leadership has announced sweep- Finally, the bill establishes an Of- municipal and school board elections Betty Anne Woerner and for compliance with state regula- caregiver with heart and spirituality ing overhauls of New Jersey’s out- fice of Accessible Elections in the on tap for the New Jersey General Mountainside Mayor (4-yr. term). tions concerning both resident care to bring extraordinary humanity home dated voting rights laws – including Division of Elections in the Depart- Election on Tuesday, November 3. Uncontested, GOP win and staff credentialing and training. to our residents,” said Jennifer Ricci, plans to allow early voting, online ment of State. State Assembly (Two seats, 2-yr. Paul N. Mirabelli-Rep Mr. Larobis shows an extraordi- executive director of The Chelsea at and automatic voter registration, Early voting would include ex- terms) each No Democratic Candidate nary commitment to Chelsea resi- Fanwood. same-day registration, increased ac- tended and weekend hours and nu- LD 20 Mountainside Council (Two seats, dents in the amount of time he spends Mr. Larobis will receive recogni- cessibility and protections and an end merous locations throughout the state Annette Quijano -Dem each 3-yr. term). with each one and the care he takes in tion of this honor at the annual to wasteful special elections. during a two-week window up Jamel Holley-Dem Robert W. Messler -Rep monitoring their conditions. He has a HCANJ conference in Atlantic City The leaders said they would intro- through the Sunday before the Tues- Stephen E. Kozlovich-Rep Wendy Fech-Caccamo -Rep strong focus on reducing medica- on Monday, October 27. duce ‘The Democracy Act’ with the day election to allow voter books to Roger Stryeski-Rep No Democratic Candidates plan being to get it to the governor’s be updated. LD-21 Mountainside BOE (Two seats, each desk by month’s end. Anyone who gets a driver’s license Jill Anne Lazare-Dem 3-yr. terms) County Offering Training “The Democracy Act will modern- or state ID card with the DMV would David Barnett-Dem Katie Motz ize and improve state election laws to automatically be registered to vote Jon Bramnick-Rep Mauro M. Wolfe make voting easier and more acces- unless they affirmatively opt-out. And Nancy Munoz-Rep Jordan Hyman For Home Health Aides sible for the people of New Jersey,” any voter in New Jersey would be LD22 Jeane Parker COUNTY — As the population Upon completion of the training, said Senate President Steve Sweeney able to register and vote at the same Gerald Jerry Green-Dem Garwood Council (Two seats, each ages, the need for trained homecare students will have the knowledge and (D-3rd, Gloucester). time through provisional ballot in James J. Kennedy-Dem 3-yr. term) providers continues to increase. For skills required by the New Jersey “New Jersey’s election laws date general elections only. William Bo Vastine-Rep William Nierstedt -Dem individuals who are interested in State Board of Nursing to become back to the early 1900s, which has New Jersey taxpayers would not William H. Michelson-Rep Carol Kearney - Dem working in the homecare provider certified home health aides. led to confusion, litigation, wasteful be subject to expensive special elec- County Freeholders (Three seats, Ileen Cuccaro -Rep field, a comprehensive, state certi- The $75 registration fee in- special elections and a process that tions on irregular days to fill vacan- 3-yr. terms) Joseph R. Sarno III -Rep fied Home Health Aide training pro- cludes the cost of the textbook quite simply has not kept up with cies for office. Senate seats that be- Alexander Mirabella-Dem Garwood BOE (Three seats, each 3- gram is available this fall. and workbook. In addition, there modern technology,” said Assembly come vacant more than 70 days be- Mohamed S. Jalloh-Dem yr. terms). Only one candidate Applicants must be Union County is an $80 application fee payable Speaker Vincent Prieto (D-32, fore a general election would be filled Bruce H. Bergen-Dem Amanda Langston residents 18 years of age, U.S. citizens to the New Jersey State Board of Secaucus). “Superstorm Sandy dem- at that election. All others would be René Dierkes-Rep Cranford Committee (One seat, 3- or otherwise qualified by their immi- Nursing. A passport size photo is onstrated how ill-prepared our elec- filled at the next year’s general elec- Richard S. Fortunato-Rep yr. term; one seat unexpired term) gration status, and proficient in En- required to be attached to the ap- tion system is for emergencies and tion. And while the governor would Joseph A. Bonilla-Rep Thomas H. Hannen, Jr. -Dem glish. They must be able to perform plication. how ill-equipped we are for any mod- retain the right to pick an interim County Clerk (5-yr. term). Michael A. Petrucci-Rep tasks such as helping patients out of Attendance in the class is contin- ern voting. We must do better if we’re senator in the event of a vacancy, the Joanne Rajoppi-Dem Cranford BOE (Three seats, each 3- bed, giving bed baths, and aiding trans- gent upon a pre-training interview going to truly protect voting rights choice would have to be from the Joseph G. Aubourg-Rep yr. terms) fers for those with limited mobility. in September. Space is limited and for New Jerseyans from every com- same political party as the senator Westfield Town Council (Four William B. Hulse Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to applicants should arrange to sched- munity across our state.” who had held the seat. Wards, each 4-yr. terms) Maria Loikith 4 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays ule an interview now by calling New Jersey is 39th in the United The Secretary of State would es- First Ward (1) (One seat, 1-yr. unexpired). during October, and concluding in Donna Farrell at the Union County States in the percentage of eligible tablish a secure Internet website to Daniel R. Ortolani -Dem Insufficient candidates. early November, at Jewish Family Division on Aging and Disability voters who are registered at 64.3 per- allow eligible voters to register to Frank Arena-Rep Summit Mayor (4-yr. term) Services, 655 Westfield Avenue in Resource Connection at (908) 527- cent, compared to 82.8 percent for vote using an online voter registra- Second Ward (1) Nora G. Radest-Dem Elizabeth. 4858. the top state. And, New Jersey is 39th tion form. Also, voters who have JoAnn Neylan-Rep Ellen Dickson-Rep in the country on average voter turn- applied for a ballot but not yet re- No Democratic Candidate Summit Council out at 54.5 percent, compared to the turned it would be able to vote at the Third Ward (1) (One seat, 2-yr. term; Two seats, 3-yr. Countywide EMS Service top state at 73.3 percent. polls without excuse on Election Martin C. Rothfelder -Dem terms). The bill would establish early vot- Day. Mark LoGrippo -Rep At Large (1) ing, online voter registration, voting A person who is 17 years of age Fourth Ward (1) Richard Sun-Dem Continues to Grow day registration and allows for the would be allowed to register to vote, Kimberly J. Palmieri-Mouded -Dem Andy Smith -Rep COUNTY – The Union County Board in Union County. The pilot project pre-registration of 17-year-olds. and would be able to vote at the next Douglas Stokes Rep First Ward (1) of Chosen Freeholders has announced began with two ambulances donated The bill also makes various changes election occurring on or after the Westfield BOE (Three seats, each 3- B. David Naidu -Dem that the Union County Emergency Medi- by the Rahway Emergency Squad. to current procedures for voting by person’s 18th birthday. yr. terms) Albert Dill Jr. -Rep cal Service is on track to experience its The first full year of service for mail, military and overseas voting As many eligible New Jerseyans as Gretchen Ohlig Second Ward (1) fourth straight year of growth by a wide Countywide EMS was 2012, during under the Overseas Residents Absen- possible would be able to vote and Richard Mattessich Mary Ogden -Rep margin. The Freeholder Board estab- which it answered a total of 1,449 tee Voting Law, and filling vacancies register to vote in a language they Charles R. Ostroff No Democratic Candidate lished the service permanently in Janu- calls. In 2013 it answered 1,887 calls. in the United States Senate and House understand. Robert S. Garrison Clark BOE (Three seats, each 3- yr. ary 2012 in response to increased calls Countywide EMS makes additional Fanwood Mayor (4-yr. term). Un- terms). for emergency assistance throughout ambulance service available 24/7. It contested, DEM win Jill Curran the county. can be called into service when local Home Financing By Colleen Mahr-Dem Henry R. Virriano The Union County Emergency officials are handling multiple calls No Republican Candidate Scott Bohm Medical Service (Countywide EMS) at once, or calls involving multiple Fanwood Council (Two seats, each Robert F. Smorol, Jr. has responded to 3,681 calls so far in victims, to ensure that emergency OWEN BRAND 3-yr. terms). Uncontested, DEM win There are no municipal elections in 2015, from January to August 2015. services are delivered as quickly as NMLS# 222999 Erin McElroy-Barker-Dem Clark and Scotch Plains; no BOE The total for 2014 was 4,223 calls. possible. It can also be used as No Republican Candidates election in Fanwood. 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It’s a load and go situation.” “NJ Transit is very organized,” Mr. Webb stressed. “They’re getting ev- Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader and The Times DAYS BEFORE DESTRUCTION…Richard McKinley, a Westfield resident, erybody out.” poses on top of the Ritz Carlton Hotel with the World Trade Towers in the An employee at CBS Sports, he background. This picture was taken nine days before the massive destruction of was advised by his superiors not to the structures which claimed many lives. Mr. McKinley witnessed the devestation. come into the city yesterday, the day after the tragedy. Instead, he would New Jerseyians Rally in Support conduct business by conference calls HOISTING OLD GLORY…Two firefighters from the Westfield Fire Department climbed to the top of their building to By DEBORAH MADISON Today, Thursday September 20, The until further notice. affix a 20-foot by 14-foot American flag to the façade. The flag was donated to the department by a flag manufacturer. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield and Mountainside Chapter of Mr. Glassford, who is employed as 09-20-2001...In the aftermath of the the American Red Cross will conduct a a distributor in auto services in Port September 11 terrorist attack on the World special blood drive at The Presbyterian Elizabeth, was one among many with Rescue Squads, Fire Departments Trade Center, an overwhelming number Church in Westfield, 140 Mountain Av- a clearer view of the city. of New Jersey residents have mobilized enue, from noon to 9 p.m. He commented, “I saw the second to assist their New York neighbors in the That drive is limited to type O-nega- plane heading across the river over Assisted During Trade Ctr. Disaster massive rescue mission. tive blood. Chapter Director Dennis Kinsella said that prospective donors will Bayonne. What I saw next was just By LAUREN PASS town, we still had members at the build- cue Squad was not called to New York, Dozens of New Jersey churches, civic Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times organizations, schools and private citi- need to show a blood type identification incomprehensible to me…this huge ing and no patients were kept waiting.” but participated in the decontamination zens have organized fundraisers, cloth- card to donate blood. Donors will also be orange fireball.” 09-2001-20...As soon as the World Throughout the week, more than two- for commuters at the Summit train sta- ing, food and blood drives, to aid the needed for the blood drive held in Octo- “Later, I saw yet another unbeliev- Trade Center was hit by hijacked jets thirds of the members of the Westfield tion with pharmaceutical firms Novartis rescue workers and survivors. ber. able sight, the collapse of the tower. It coming out of Boston on September 11, Rescue Squad volunteered more than 600 and Schering-Plough. The tremendous response to blood Scotch Plains resident Michele Petrow just dropped down,” he said. A still the Union County Mutual Aide system hours of their time. Crews were stationed The squad provided an ambulance drives conducted by most area hospitals was among the many New Jersey resi- emotional Mr. Glassford added, “It’s activated the Westfield, Scotch Plains, at Chelsea Piers in Lower Manhattan, and crew at the triage center at Exchange and blood centers has resulted in blood dents who heard about the need for com- an absolute horror, thinking some- and Fanwood volunteer rescue squads Exchange Place in Jersey City, and sev- Place in Jersey City on September 13. collections being temporarily halted or fort kits, bottled water, food and clothing thing like this can happen here. Such and the Westfield Fire Department to eral locations in and around “ground zero” Meanwhile, the Westfield Fire De- restricted to type O-negative blood for needed by the rescue workers. A member at the scene of the disaster. partment sent one pumper truck with of Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman an organized attack taking place over assist in various places throughout the some centers. metropolitan area. On September 13, the Westfield Res- seven firemen to join the task force staged Because the shelf life of blood is ap- Catholic Church in Scotch Plains, Mrs. so many different places is just to- Petrow organized a drive to collect these tally, unbelievable, totally unex- The Westfield squad assisted on Tues- cue Squad transported a patient injured at the base of the Goethals Bridge. The proximately five weeks, and because in- day by sending two ambulances and 15 in the collapse from a New York City department was later sent to Brooklyn, dividuals can only donate blood once needed items. pected. There just are no words.” By Thursday, September 13, after dis- Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) hospital to their Westfield home. where they were able to respond to calls every eight weeks, collection centers and The Scotch Plains Rescue Squad for the New York Fire Department. hospitals are asking prospective donators tributing flyers to local area schools, there to Liberty State Park, where patients were were dozens of boxes of new clothing “I saw the second plane heading being triaged and transported to local treated patients at the Hoboken Ferry Though the town’s fire department to stagger their donations over the next across the river over Bayonne. What few weeks, in order to keep the supply donated by residents as well as by Kohl’s hospitals. The ambulances and crews were triage center on Tuesday. During the was released late on the evening Sep- current and available in the coming and T.J. Max delivered to Immaculate I saw next was just incomprehensible later sent to triage centers at Ellis Island week, they were stationed at Chelsea tember 12, they have been kept on alert months. Blood centers are suggesting Heart of Mary’s Nazarene Center on to me…this huge orange fireball.” and Exchange Place in Jersey City. Piers and the NYC West Side Highway. for further assistance through this week. that cash donations to the National Disas- Martine Avenue. Residents also donated Donald Glassford, “We were still able to handle four The day after the disaster, the All area rescue squads are still on a ter Relief Fund or to local Red Cross dozens of cases of bottled water and even Westfield calls in town,” said Westfield Rescue township’s squad transported two fire- state of alert and are aiding through this Chapters would be more helpful at this piles of used sweat socks to protect the Squad Captain Michelle Urso. “Even men who were injured at ground zero to week as assigned by the Union County time. < continued on page 2 > though we only had one ambulance in New York hospitals. The Fanwood Res- Office of Emergency Management. ANNIKA DAY AT SHACK Tuesday, October 13, 2015 SHAPE DOWN at RWJ Rahway fitness & Wellness Center

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Chromidrosis – A condition charac- One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 terized by abnormally colored perspira- NJEA Endorses Questionable tion ZOKOR Springfield Mayor for LD-21 Assembly 1. A wedge We Must Keep the Events of 9/11 2. A burrowing rodent that looks like a New Jersey Education Association gation since 2008 and never disclosed mole rat (NJEA) President Wendell Steinhauer this to Springfield voters. 3. Calcium tungstate and the NJEA PAC endorsed Springfield Mr. Barnett also never admitted or 4. A Turkish dish consisting of boiled Relevant to Younger Generations Mayor David Barnett (D) for New Jersey denied guilt, but agreed to pay a $130,000 rice, mutton or fish and spices Assembly Legislative District 21 last fine for the 11 violations of the Exchange Fourteen years ago tomorrow, September 11, we ideology that led to the attacks, but do not themselves TERGIVERSATE month, according to the Springfield Act and he also agreed not to serve as an 1. To give a wavy form, margin, or as a nation were thrust into a terrifying new reality have direct or clear memories of the day they oc- Democratic Party Facebook page. officer or director of a public company surface According to the Facebook posting, for 10 years. Too bad this didn’t apply to 2. To please, charm or delight with the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, curred. For the youngest Americans, the post-9/11 NJEA President Wendell Steinhauer re- public office as well. the Pentagon and United Airlines Flight 93. On what world is the only world they have ever known. 3. To desert a cause leased a statement saying, “NJEA is proud Now, Mr. Barnett replaces Union 4. To flatten or squash had begun as an ordinary weekday morning we were The specter of terrorism is one that promises to to endorse David Barnett and Jill Anne County Freeholder Bruce Bergen (D), RELICTION LaZare for Assembly in LD21. Their also of Springfield and former Spring- 1. Land left uncovered by the reces- suddenly and violently awakened to the existence of overshadow the world for years to come, and we enthusiasm, professional experience, and field township attorney, as the Demo- an enemy with the intent and the capability of must help our young people to understand and to sion of the sea commitment to public education will crats’ candidate for the Assembly from 2. A separation or passing through causing mass destruction on American soil. cope with it and to prepare them for a future where make them a valuable addition to the LD21. Mr. Bergen ran for the NJ Assem- 3. Ignoring; neglecting New Jersey Legislature.” bly in 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2011, losing 4. Deception; sleight of hand The events of 9/11 forged within us a new vigi- it continues to exist. Through age-appropriate dis- Mr. Barnett’s profession experience each time by roughly 10,000 votes. lance that has impacted the overall fabric of every- cussions and inclusion in commemorative activities, CHURRUS includes being charged by the Securities Maybe Mr. Barnett has his eyes set on 1. An outside staircase day life, from the ways in which we safeguard our we need to impart to them the significance of the and Exchange Commission, according to becoming a Union County Freeholder 2. Minced chicken or veal, mixed with government documents, for aiding and following in Mr. Bergen’s footsteps, he eggs and bread crumbs cities and our citizens, to the manner in which we events of 9/11 and keep alive the memory of all those abetting an accounting fraud at The Street, just has to run and lose in 2015, 2017, travel, to how we view the world beyond our borders. who died, as well as the sacrifice and heroism of so 3. Crude borax Inc. (formerly known as TheStreet.com, 2019 and 2021. 4. A gum resin which oozes from the We rose from the devastation that day an even many first responders and others who rushed into Inc.) in 2008 by engaging in fraudulent Marc Krauss Indian hemp stronger and more resilient people, yet facing a harm’s way to save their fellow men and women in transactions at a former subsidiary of the Springfield company. See more letters on page 19 global threat the scope of which we had not encoun- the aftermath of the attacks. In addition to those who Mr. Barnett and Ms. Lazare are also tered since World War II. lost their lives that day, many others have since died two of 54 candidates endorsed by the NJEA PAC. Oddly enough all the NJEA Letters to the Editor Just as people today less than 80 years old were not or currently suffer serious health conditions linked PAC endorsed candidates are Democrats. yet born or likely are too young to vividly remember to exposure to dust and ash. My educated guess is the NJEA cares Westfield Democratic Candidates the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, our current With the passage of years, the impact of even the more about party politics than candidate qualifications. generation of children and many young adults have most traumatic events can gradually fade into the Shortly after being elected to the Champion Rail Enhancements only experienced the events of September 11, 2001 annals of history. While we must continue to move Springfield Township Committee along Westfield needs leadership that advo- in our region supported the ARC tunnel through recollections of their parents, from memorial forward, we also must ensure that our young people, with his running mate Margaret cates forcefully for Westfield rail needs. and opposed its 2010 cancellation. In Bandrowski, it was reported in nj.com It is unforgivable that Governor Christie contrast, Westfield’s leaders were silent events, or from television or the Internet. They may of today and tomorrow, never forget the importance that Mr. Barnett had been under investi- cancelled the ARC tunnel Project (which following the lead of Governor Christie. know the facts about what happened, and are aware of 9/11 and the way it affected us as individuals, would have been completed in 2018), has In 2011, the Gateway Tunnel Project that we remain at war with those who adhere to the families and a nation. Ms. Neylan Announces failed to pursue other critically needed was proposed to provide a similar in- rail infrastructure needs, and has not been crease in rail tunnel capacity across the Re-election Bid responsive to the Raritan Valley Hudson. It is currently projected to cost It is with great joy, humility and enthu- Coalition’s push for peak hour (rush hour) $16 billion, and would be completed by Municipal Races Kick Off siasm that I submit to you my announce- one-seat rides to and from Manhattan. 2025 at the very earliest. Thirty million ment that I am once again seeking to Looking forward, Westfield’s leaders dollars are available this year in the represent the residents of the Second must be out front fighting for Westfield’s Amtrak budget for planning and design Ward on Westfield’s Town Council. transit needs regardless of the politics. work, but as of today there is no other ‘Silly Season’ in Local Area Serving as a councilperson has been The current situation hurts Westfield’s federal funding. The Port Authority has and continues to be one of the most residents, economy, and property values. no funding for this project, even though Now that the Labor Day barbeques are over, the At the county level, three freeholder seats and the rewarding experiences of my life. I am A “one-seat ride” on NJ Transit to and it has in its 10-year plan $1.5 billion for traditional election season — better known as “silly county clerk’s seat are on the ballot. Also, the entire greatly honored that the residents have from Manhattan, i.e., a ride without funding the extension of the PATH train season” — is getting underway as candidates have State Assembly is on the ballot. Locally, voters in continued confidence in my ability and changing trains in Newark, is currently to Newark Airport – a line which is commitment to serve. With the opportu- available on certain off-peak hour trains, redundant to the current NJ Transit line to campaign kickoffs and fundraisers. While cable news District 22, which includes Scotch Plains and nity to serve for another term, I promise but not during rush hours because there is Newark Airport. The federal Transporta- outlets are busy concentrating on Donald Trump and Fanwood, will elect a new representative as Linda to continue to work my hardest on your limited rail tunnel capacity. It’s time the tion Department announced that Presi- Hillary Clinton, there are some key local races where Stender is not seeking reelection after 12 years in the behalf. Raritan Valley Line gets its fair share of dent Obama considers the Gateway rail I have been privileged to serve the the existing capacity. NJ Transit is cur- tunnel to be the nation’s no. 1 rail trans- residents can and probably will actually meet the candi- Legislature. Voters will choose between Assembly- Second Ward constituents for the last 12 rently dependent upon two 105-year-old portation priority – making it imperative dates. Westfield has an important election this year as man Jerry Green and former Rahway Mayor James years. It has been a gratifying experience tunnels to get to and from Manhattan. for our leaders to work now to obtain Democrats try to win seats on the 8-to-0 all-Republican Kennedy, both Democrats, and Republicans Will- and one that I hope has shown my com- These tunnels are shared with Amtrak, funding for the project. mitment to the people of the town and provide capacity for 23 trains per hour, If elected to Town Council, we will be Town Council. There is one full three-year term up on the iam Vastine, a former Scotch Plains councilman, and especially the people who reside in the and sorely need rehabilitation due to age tireless advocates for Westfield’s rail and Cranford Township Committee, that of Democrat Tom William H. Michelson, an attorney from Plainfield. Second Ward. and damage from Super Storm Sandy. transit needs. This summer we have al- Hannen, Jr., as well as the unexpired seat of Lisa In District 21, Republicans Assemblyman Jon When asked why I want to be on Town The need for rehabilitation of these tun- ready started this advocacy with an on- Council for another four years my an- nels (either planned or in response to a line petition to Governor Christie. Per- Adubato, who has resigned pending state Senate ap- Bramnick of Westfield and Assemblywoman Nancy swer is always the same and always comes failure in one of the tunnels) risks sub- haps you’ve seen one or more of us at the proval of her nomination by Governor Chris Christie to Munoz of Summit are being challenged by Demo- from the heart — I love this town, I love stantial, prolonged disruption of the ex- station handing out materials asking be a State Superior Court judge in Essex County. The crats Jill Lazare, attorney, and David Barnett, the the people who live here and I love hav- isting NJ Transit services. people to sign the petition. ing the chance to be a part of governing After almost two decades of planning, Please sign the petition at: GOP currently has a 4-to-1 edge on the governing body. current mayor of Springfield. this great town. To me governing means ARC tunnel construction started in 2009, www.ipetitions.com/petition/gov- Both Democrat-held seats on the Garwood Borough We anticipate turnout will be light this year, as having the opportunity to ensure that but was cancelled in 2010 by New Jersey christie-take-action-now-to-support-the Council are up for re-election. While William Nierstedt State Assembly races will be at the top of the ballot, Westfield remains a family friendly, thriv- Governor Christie, stating the fiscal con- (or e-mail [email protected] ing, secure and exciting community! cerns of New Jersey’s exposure for cost for the link), and support us at the polls in is seeking a second term, first-term Councilwoman Ann which are unlikely to drive voters to the polls. I humbly thank you for your continued overruns. At the time of cancellation, it November. Tarantino has withdrawn her candidacy for a second Trenton Democrats have proposed a number of support and I will work unceasingly in was expected to be complete in 2018 at Westfield Council Candidates term. Garwood Democrats on Tuesday named Carol changes in the state’s election laws including early the next term as your councilperson. an estimated cost of $9.8 to $12.4 billion. Dan Ortolani, Ward 1 (D) A long list of respected non-partisan au- Kearney, who previously lost two unsuccessful council voting — even on weekends — as well as online JoAnn Neylan Marty Rothfelder, Ward 3 (D) Westfield Councilwoman thorities, institutions, and publications Kim Palmieri-Mouded, Ward 4 (D) bids as a Republican, as their replacement candidate for registration as a way to increase voter participation the borough council. In Cranford, the GOP has chosen (please see story on page 2). Rich Fortunato Candidacy For Union County Freeholder Barbara Bilger to fill the unexpired term. In addition to state, county and municipal races, I’m Rich Fortunato and I am a candi- example), but there are things the county crease in my county taxes. Scotch Plains There are no competitive races in Fanwood and voters will decide the most impactful yet woefully date for Union County Freeholder in the does which might be better handled by residents suffered a 4.7 percent increase.) Mountainside, where the mayor and two council neglected matters, where the money is – who sits on November 3 election. our local towns (smaller local parks might Countywide taxes have gone up by more My wife and I have lived in Scotch be an example of this) or maybe should than 20 percent since 2010. County taxes seats are on each election ballot. their local school boards. Plains for 24 years. Our three sons grew not be done at all (building the multi- are so high that many people pay more in up here and attended the local public million dollar Galloping Hill golf club- real estate taxes to the county than to their schools. I spent 25-year commuting to house would be an example of this). The town. Real estate taxes are a huge burden Manhattan where I was a corporate and current Freeholders seem to think that if on our middle-class residents, not to men- finance lawyer at a major U.S. law firm in there’s something that can be done by the tion our senior citizens many of whom Manhattan. For the last few years I have county, then it should be done by the live on fixed incomes. It was recently been involved on the business side with a county. This way of thinking leads to reported that Union County has the sev- small Princeton-based software company. ever increasing county spending, taxes, enth highest property taxes in the entire I’m currently serving on the Scotch Plains payrolls, etc. and a bigger and bigger United States. Our current Freeholders Zoning Board. burden on county taxpayers. may view that as an achievement, but I I have never before run for public Government ought to be very careful doubt that any taxpayers do. office. I’d never seriously thought of when spending the people’s money. Gov- Whether people own their homes or running for office, but over the last few ernment shouldn’t spend money or do rent, when it comes to spending and years I’ve become concerned with the things just because it can. At the same taxes, the decisions made by the current way things have been going here in Union time, government needs to be very care- Freeholders drive up the cost of living in County. I’m running for the County Board ful when taking on debt. Someone will Union County for everybody and make it of Chosen Freeholders because I think have to pay that debt off. County spend- harder for businesses – and residents – to the Freeholder board is and has been for ing last year was more than $500 million, thrive here. Morris County has not in- too long controlled by a single party and although this year it will be slightly creased its taxes in three years. Where political establishment that no longer acts less, it will still be $492 million. Either would you move to, or start a new busi- based on what is best for county residents way, that’s an enormous amount of ness, if you had the choice? Union or and taxpayers. That needs to change. I’ve money. A culture of spending “other Morris? spent my career in the legal and business people’s money” prevails with the cur- Lastly, the county government needs world, not the political establishment, rent Freeholders. As for the debt, county to be responsible to the people and not to and I think I (and my Republican col- debt as of the end of last year exceeded a political party machine. Union County leagues) can do much to change the cul- $470 million. That’s almost $200 million deserves Freeholders who act for the ture at the Freeholder board. higher than at the end of 2010. This year benefit of county residents and not based I believe Union County Freeholders alone the Freeholders have budgeted $66 on partisan politics and political favorit- ought to act based on a few guiding million to pay interest and principal on ism. Almost 20 years of one-party rule at principles. the debt – and that’s a big increase over the Freeholder board has not been good County government ought to limit it- the year before. The Freeholders seem to for the county. It is time for some differ- self, in the first place, to things that are have a habit of borrowing money to cover ent independent voices to be heard on the appropriate for government to be doing, as much of the county’s expenses as Freeholder board, if only to force the and secondly, ought to limit itself to possible. They understand the loopholes county political establishment to think things that are appropriate for that level in the 2 percent budget cap increase law. twice before it continues down the same of government. I believe that these days I’ve spent a lot of time with financial path. the county government is involved in statements, cash flows and legal con- On November 3rd Union County vot- some things that government shouldn’t tracts, and it seems to me that the Free- ers will have the chance to start to change be involved with, and as well some things holders don’t have a grasp of responsible things in Union County. It’s time for are being done at the county level which financial behavior. Union County to go in a new direction. may well be more appropriate at a differ- The flip side of government spending Vote for me, Rich Fortunato, and my ent level of government. Certainly, there is taxes. Any decision to increase taxes is fellow Republicans René Dierkes and Useful Information, It is all there at www.goleader.com are a number of important things that are a serious one. Tax revenue coming into Joe Bonilla so we can start that process. (Your subscription Renewal Date and Customer ID are printed on your mailing label.) appropriate for the county to deal with the county comes out of someone’s pock- Rich Fortunato The Leader/Times website provides robust features to assist you. Do you want to find out if your honor roll has been (maintaining county roads, specialized ets. (I received my tax bill last month and Freeholder Candidate published? Do you want to view Recent Home Sales? Do you want to search past editions? Need help? police and EMS units and large parks for I was once again astonished at the in- A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 10, 2015 Page 5 Presidential retreat Camp David in Maryland, when it crashed 85 miles Twin Towers Destroyed short of its intended target. Rumors Tragedy Hits Home As Victims’ By DEBORAH MADISON than 600 firefighters and New York that the government ordered the hi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times City police were still missing. New jacked plane to be shot down were Names Are Made Public 9-11-01...In what is being equated York City hospitals were filled with denied by the State Department. with the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor the injured, including victims with By PAUL J. PEYTON Although Secretary of Defense Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times By Ed Zazzali in its devastating magnitude of death third-degree burns, smoke inhalation Donald Rumsfeld stopped short of and destruction, Tuesday, September and many eye injuries from shat- declaring this an “act of war,” when 9-20-01...The terrorist attacks on 11, 2001 will be a date infamously tered, falling glass and debris. questioned on television by ABC re- the World Trade Center will soon hit linked with the worst act of terrorism New York Governor George Pataki porters, President George W. Bush home. As time passes, the names of to ever touch American soil. and Acting Governor of New Jersey said that these horrible acts would local residents who have not returned Countless numbers of lives and the Donald T. DiFrancesco declared not go unpunished once it was deter- since last week’s terrorist attack on New York City skyline have been states of emergency, respectively, in mined who was responsible. the World Trade Center. horrifically altered by a terrorist at- order to have the power to summon Aircraft carriers were deployed off News reports have estimated that tack that totally destroyed the World the National Guard and other emer- the East and West Coasts of the United over 5,000 persons are listed as miss- Michael Davidson, 27, of Harding Verizon when terrorist attacks began. Trade Center Twin Towers after two gency personnel. States as a security measure, and the ing, with over 2,000 of them believed Street, an Equities Options Sales His wife, Kate, had to mark their hijacked airline jets crashed into the Thousands of emergency workers, in- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to be from New Jersey. Trader and Partner, with Cantor- daughter Caroline’s 2nd birthday 110-story buildings. A third hijacked cluding all police, fire and rescue squad General Henry H. Shelton said, “the Eight families in Westfield have Fitzgerald; Stephen M. Fogel, 40, of without him. jet was intentionally plunged into the workers were summoned to duty. Emer- Armed Forces are ready to go.” Most reported a missing family member to Wychview Road, a corporate attor- Mr. Walsh’s brother and sister-in- Pentagon 15 minutes before the first gency workers from New Jersey were State Department buildings, includ- the Westfield Police Department. ney with Cantor Fitzgerald; Leo law reside in Westfield, where Jim is of the Twin Towers caved in and allowed to enter New York City to assist ing the White House, the Capitol, the Thus far, at least eight Westfield resi- Russell Keene, 3rd, 33, of Boulevard, a member of Holy Trinity Roman collapsed. in containing the disaster. Pentagon, the Supreme Court and dents and two Scotch Plains residents an equity analyst with Keefe, Bruyette Catholic Church. Mr. Madden and Two hijacked commercial airline Thousands of New Jersey com- many other government buildings in are among the list of missing per- & Woods, a banking and financial Mr. Starita are also members of the jets were flown directly into The muters were trapped in New York Washington, D.C. and in New York sons. services firm; Richard B. Madden parish. World Trade Center Twin Towers, City when bridges and tunnels were City were evacuated. However, Scotch Plains police have 2nd, 35, of Hanford Place, an insur- In discussing the tragedy, Scotch located in Battery Park City in Lower closed and most forms of public trans- The collapse of the Twin Towers, not received any official documenta- ance broker for AON Corporation, a Plains Township Manager Thomas Manhattan, on Tuesday morning in portation were suspended for the re- which housed many administrative tion of missing persons. The town- holding company comprised of in- E. Atkins stated, “It’s incomprehen- what is being described as a terrorist mainder of the day. Many of those offices for international world banks ship is requesting that families call surance brokerage, consulting and sible.” suicide mission. The North Tower evacuated were advised by emer- and other financial institutions, forced (908) 322-6700 or the police at (908) insurance underwriting subsidiaries; Susan Jacobson, Vice President of was hit at approximately 8:45 a.m. gency personnel to wait inside nearby the New York City Stock Exchange 322-7100. John S. Salerno, 31, of Carleton Road, the Union County Chamber of Com- near the 80th floor, and the South buildings until the smoke and falling to close. Other stock exchanges Both police departments have sur- employed with Cantor Fitzgerald; merce and a Westfield resident, said, Tower was hit near the 70th floor at debris settled. Rescue workers es- worldwide followed suit as a precau- veyed local commuter lots over the See-Wong Shum, 44, employed with “It’s (the Trade Center tragedy) just approximately 9:03 a.m. corted the evacuated workers to Bat- tionary measure. past week to see how many people the New York Metropolitan Trans- beyond what we can absorb.” As of yesterday morning, much of tery City Park, where tugboats, fer- Portions of the Pentagon, one of the might be missing following last portation Council, and Anthony M. Mountainside Mayor Robert F. New York City was paralyzed by the ries and local cruise boats transported largest buildings in the world and the week’s terrorist attacks. Starita, 35, of Orenda Circle, em- Viglianti said the borough has been attacks and many schools and busi- the shaken commuters across the seat of the Defense Department, col- According to Westfield Police Cap- ployed with Cantor Fitzgerald. lucky so far as no persons have been nesses were shut down. Hudson River to Hoboken and Jersey lapsed after flames burned out of con- tain Robert Compton, police found Diane Starita posted her husband’s reported missing. Both Trade Center towers had huge, City to other forms of transportation trol for several hours. World Trade approximately 59 cars that have been picture on CBS Television in an ef- “We were very fortunate,” he said, gaping holes from which flames, smoke to various parts of New Jersey. Tower no. 7 also collapsed, presumed uncounted for since the attacks. Those fort to locate him. He had called her noting that a check of the municipal and debris poured out for hours after For most of the day, telephone ser- to have been caused by associated fire. numbers included both the north and just after the attack on One World parking lot initially revealed that 15 the crashes. A third hijacked jet subse- vice in and out of New York City was The construction of the Trade Cen- south train station lots, as well as the Trade to see if she knew what all the cars were still in the lot. quently crashed into the Pentagon at inoperable as the system was over- ter began in 1966 and was completed Lord & Taylor parking lot, where commotion was about. Shortly there- However, Mountainside Police approximately 9:45 a.m. A fourth jet burdened with calls from concerned in 1972. The towers were 1,368 feet many commuters park. after, the line cut off. Chief James Debbie said police moni- crashed approximately 80 miles out- family and friends, who anxiously tall — the tallest buildings in city and However, Captain Compton said The Westfield Leader and The Times tored the lot and over the next hours side of Pittsburgh at 10:10 a.m. awaited word on the whereabouts of the third largest in the world. They that he does not anticipate Westfield’s of Scotch Plains-Fanwood has con- and days, all of the cars were picked Then, one hour after the first crash, their loved ones. Cell phone service housed many administrative offices number of missing residents to grow. firmed that Thomas Glasser, 40, of up by their owners. In addition, the North Tower collapsed on itself at in and out of the city worked inter- of the world’s largest, international “I’d really be surprised if we saw Summit, the son of Dr. Gerald Glasser Deerfield School, the borough’s only 10 a.m. and the South Tower col- mittently or not at all at varying times. banks and investment firms, includ- anyone reporting someone,” he said. has been reported missing. Dr. Glasser public school, told police they had lapsed approximately one half-hour The major network news stations, ing the offices of Morgan Stanley “I think our number will stay at eight.” is the head of Statistical Research, not been informed of any child whose later at 10:30 a.m. Both towers which transmit from the towers, in- Dean Witter. The towers were also Most of the missing Westfield resi- Inc. of Westfield, with an office on parents were missing. crumbled into piles of rubble, send- cluding ABC, NBC and CBS, went the home of a 427,000-square-foot dents worked for Cantor Fitzgerald, Prospect Street. Likewise, Fanwood Mayor Louis ing shattered glass and a thick cloud off the air for several minutes imme- retail space known as The Mall, which which had offices on the 101st-105th Mr. Gildea indicated, “Summit C. Jung also indicated that Fanwood of smoke, debris and soot billowing diately following the plane crashes was occupied by retailers such as The floors of One World Trade Center, might be the hardest hit (in the area).” did not have any residents killed in into the streets of Lower Manhattan and had interruptions in service for Gap, J. Crew, Banana Republic and the North Tower. Cranford is also reporting a high num- the blast. One resident’s sister, how- for hours, covering cars and people several hours. Emergency telephone The Limited. The towers also housed Cantor Fitzgerald, a financial ser- ber of missing persons. ever, is among those missing. trapped in its blinding wake with silt numbers were announced on the net- numerous museums, restaurants, ho- vices company, has reported that over In neighboring Scotch Plains, resi- Westfield Superintendent of and dust. works for information about family tels and a rooftop observatory. The 700 of its 1,000 employees based at dent Mark Rothenberg, 53, was on Schools Dr. William J. Foley said the Although numerous of employees and friends who worked in the Trade world-renown Windows on the World the Trade Center have not been ac- the passenger manifest for United district has been informed of three were evacuated after the initial plane Center or who were passengers restaurant occupied the North Tower’s counted for, to date. Flight 93 out of Newark International students with missing parents. crashes, eyewitness accounts from the aboard the affected flights. 107th floor. Westfield Acting Town Adminis- Airport, bound for San Francisco. Mayor Viglianti noted that he heard streets below reported, on the major As of 11:15 p.m. on Tuesday, there In an unprecedented move by the trator Jim Gildea said that, as of last Mr. Rothenberg owned his own com- a number of stories including one news stations, seeing people plunge were network reports of cell phone Federal Aviation Administration, air- Friday, eight people had been re- pany, MDR Global Resources, based commuter who was on a ferry on his out of upper-story windows, to their calls coming from inside the towers ports throughout the nation were shut ported missing to the police depart- in Westfield. way to work at the Twin Towers when death, from the fiery floors above. from survivors trapped under the de- down and all commercial airline ment, over half of whom are employ- In Scotch Plains, Jim Walsh, has he saw the explosion. Thousands of terrified people ran bris. Many bodies were also pulled flights were ordered to land at the ees of Cantor Fitzgerald. been listed as unaccounted for in the Mr. Viglianti said the wife of a frantically from the impenetrable from the debris throughout the day, nearest airport. The list of missing persons is as Trade Center disaster. Mr. Walsh, 37, police officer in the borough is an cloud of smoke that enveloped the but exact numbers were not given. Many municipal buildings in New follows: Andrew Alameno, 37, of was working on the 104th floor in the FBI agent whose office had been in entire tip of Lower Manhattan after The identity of the terrorists respon- York and New Jersey also closed to Hazel Street, employed as a money Trade Center’s North Tower in his the Twin Towers at the time. She was the buildings collapsed. sible for the attacks has not yet been allow employees an opportunity to market trader with Cantor Fitzgerald; capacity as the head of security for not in the building at the time. Hundreds of passengers aboard the confirmed by Tuesday night, but govern- locate family members who were still four airplanes were immediately pre- ment sources reported that the Afghani- trapped in New York. Most local sumed dead, and thousands of New stan Taliban, linked to Muslim terrorist schools remained opened with coun- York City and Pentagon employees leader Osama bin Laden claimed respon- selors on hand to support students that were injured. More than 50,000 sibility for the disasters. were traumatized by the day’s events. TRIAL LAWYERS people work in the World Trade Cen- He also reportedly met with the Pal- Many local students who have parents ter and over 200,000 people travel estinian Islamic Jihad regarding their that work in New York were sum- Est. 1984 through the towers on a daily basis. 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Additionally, he won Fashion Show and Luncheon on Orange Performing Arts Center, to Witch, a new play by Luigi Jannuzzi, the Samuel French One-Act Competi- Wednesday, September 16, at Shakespeare Theatre and the New on Saturday, September 19, at 2 p.m. tion in 1995 for “The Appointment” L’Affaire Fine Catering, located at Jersey Symphony, plus trips to the It will take place in the Cranford and for “With or Without You” in 1996. 1099 Route 22 East, Mountainside. Radio City Music Hall Christmas Community Center, located at 220 The Theater Project is an ac- The show is called “Generations Show to bid on. Walnut Avenue. claimed, New Jersey-based profes- In Style,” because real people from The sit-down luncheon will begin Mr. Jannuzzi describes the play as sional theater group and the winner the Council will be taking to the at noon and includes a complimen- “the life of an actress told through of two New Jersey Tony Awards. runway. From size 4 to size 18, tary glass of wine. As coffee and the eyes of 23 women. Eleven come- Following the reading, the audience from 5 foot, one inch to 5 feet, 8 dessert are being served, the fashion dic one acts, and four monologues. will have the opportunity to discuss inches in height, and from ages 54 show will begin. Moderated by Are you the stuff that dreams are the play with the author. Admission to 82, the models will showcase Biljana and choreographed by Tina, made of?” is free and all are welcome. The the season’s latest fashion offer- both from Chico’s, the audience will Mr. Jannuzzi won the 1986 Goshen Friends of the Cranford Public Li- ings from Chico’s. MUM’S THE WORD...A young customer carries mom’s fall mum purchase in be treated to the latest fashion trends his vehicle after shopping at a previous Fall Mum and Plant Sale held by the College Playwriting Peace Prize for brary is sponsoring this program. For The event will begin at 11 a.m. of the upcoming season. Mountainside Historic Restoration Committee. This year’s event will take place The Barbarians Are Coming. He was more information about upcoming with light hors d’oeuvres and en- “This is the perfect afternoon Thursday through Sunday, September 17 to 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, awarded New Jersey State Council of programs sponsored by the Friends tertainment by the Karickter Duo, outing for friends and groups, and at the Deacon Andrew Hetfield House on Constitution Plaza in Mountainside. of the Library, go to cranford.com/ a husband-and-wife team in which mothers and daughters, too,” said Additionally, a garage/yard sale will be held on Saturday, September 19, from 9 AARP Chapter Sets library and click on the Events & she sings while he plays backup. Senior Council Chairwoman Ellen a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Hetfield House. Programs tab at the top of the page. There will be a tricky tray raffle to Steinberg. “And, who better than Monday Meeting win gift certificates from numer- Chico’s to dress our models with SCOTCH PLAINS — The Medicare Program ous restaurants and shops in the fashions and accessories that say Fall Mum-Plant Sale to Be Westfield Area A.A.R.P. Chapter 4137 area, including Bed Bath & Be- today’s style for every size and will hold its first meeting of the 2015- On Tap Sept. 17 yond, DeGeorge Jewelers, Memory shape?” 2016 year on Monday, September CRANFORD — Douglas and Jus- Lane, Trader Joe’s, Charlie Investors Bank, Kings Food Mar- Held at Hetfield House 14, beginning at 1 p.m. It will take tin Lubenow of Senior Advisors will kets, Community Access and MOUNTAINSIDE — tenance of the Hetfield House and the place in the Meeting Room of St. present a program entitled “What Garwood Library Trinitas Regional Medical Center Mountainside’s Historic Restoration Levi Cory House. John’s Baptist Church. Baby Boomers Need to Know about are among the many sponsors who Committee will hold its Annual Fall The Deacon Andrew Hetfield House The church complex is located on Medicare” on Thursday, September Reveals Activities are supporting this event. The Se- Mum and Plant Sale at the historic is located on Constitution Plaza Morse Avenue in Scotch Plains, a 17. It will be offered from 3 to 4:30 GARWOOD — The Garwood Pub- nior Citizens Council is a not-for- Deacon Andrew Hetfield House from (Watchung Avenue, off Birch Hill short distance from the Scotch Hills p.m. and again from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at lic Library has announced its upcom- profit organization devoted to help- Thursday through Sunday, Septem- Road), adjacent to the Mountainside Country Club. A light luncheon will the Cranford Community Center, lo- ing series of events for September. ing people live longer and smarter. ber 17 to September 20, from 9 a.m. Public Library. The Mountainside His- be served. cated at 220 Walnut Avenue. Family Friendly Work Out with to 4 p.m. both days, while supplies toric Restoration Committee is a com- Participants will learn the five big- Clementina will take place at 11 a.m. Library to Showcase last. The committee’s plant experts mittee of volunteers governed by the Conservancy to Screen gest mistakes made by Medicare ben- on Tuesday, September 15. Registra- travel to the grower and hand-select Borough of Mountainside. Its purpose eficiaries; the difference between tion is required. Anne Castellano Art each plant for sale. is to restore and maintain the Hetfield Home on Saturday original Medicare and Medicare Ad- A film screening of Heaven is for CRANFORD — The Cranford In addition, on Saturday, Septem- House and the Levi Cory House and to CRANFORD — The Hanson Park vantage plans; how Medicare supple- Real will be held at 10 a.m. tomor- Public Library, located at 224 Wal- ber 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the collect and save historic information Conservancy will present Home, ment policies work; how Medicare row, Friday, September 11. No regis- nut Avenue, will display the art- Hetfield House will host a garage/ and items from destruction. For more starring the voices of Rihanna and prescription drug programs work; tration is required. work of Anne Castellano for the yard sale. Proceeds from these sales information, call (908) 789-9420 or go Jim Parsons, as the feature presenta- when to sign up for Medicare; what Story Time sessions will be avail- entire month of October during li- help support the restoration and main- to: mountainsidehistory.org. tion of its free “Movies Under the Medicare does and does not cover; able at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays, brary hours. She and her husband, Stars” this Saturday, September 12. what individuals should expect to September 16, 23 and 30. No regis- John, have been Cranford residents Raffles, prizes, popcorn and re- pay in health care costs, and why tration is required. since l983. freshments will be offered at the most people pay too much for Medi- The Monday Afternoon Book Club Born in New York City and Miller-Cory House Museum event, presented in conjunction with care coverage. Both the 3 p.m. and 6 will meet at 1 p.m. on September 21 schooled there in fashion illustra- Spencer Savings Bank. p.m. sessions will cover the same for a discussion of Graeme Simsion’s tion/design, Mrs. Castellano re- Announces New Season The evening’s schedule will begin material. Interested persons need at- “The Rosie Project.” No registration kindled her love of art after retiring at 7 p.m. in Hanson Park, located at tend only one of the sessions. is required. as owner/president of Castle Ca- WESTFIELD — The Miller-Cory a Weekend” celebration on October 38 Springfield Avenue at the east Admission is free and all are wel- A screening of the film Charade reers Employment in 2002. She House Museum, which is 275 years 17 and 18. end of Holly Street along the Rahway come. The Cranford Public Library will be offered at 10 a.m. on Friday, found her true passion was drawing old this year, is about to begin its Many of the programs include River. The rain date will be Sunday, is sponsoring these presentations. For September 25. No registration is re- portraits, using pastel, pen/ink and 2015-2016 season. The fully re- tours of the museum as well as open- September 13. More information more information about upcoming quired. pencil. Her love of dogs is reflected stored and furnished farmhouse, hearth cooking demonstrations, a about the evening and the Hanson library programs, go to cranford.com/ Children’s Book Signing with Lo- in many of her works. built in 1740 and open to the public unique aspect of the museum’s of- Park Conservancy can be obtained library and click on the Events & cal Author is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Now an active member of both as a museum since 1972, features a ferings. Members of the Cooking from HansonParkConservancy.com. Programs tab at the top of the page. Wednesday, September 30. Registra- the Westfield and Scotch Plains Art series of programs on Sunday after- Committee prepare colonial-era tion is required. Associations, she has displayed her noons from September through meals over the open hearth, using The Garwood Public Library is lo- work and received ribbons in both June. It is located at 614 Mountain 18th-century recipes, ingredients and Fanwood Library Friends cated at 411 Third Avenue. For more associations’ art shows, in addition Avenue, Westfield. cooking implements. information, visit youseemore.com/ to the yearly Union County Senior The 2015-2016 season will open Dates and times for all programs garwood or call (908) 789-1670. Art Show. on Sunday, September 20, with are listed on the museum’s website: To Hold Fall Book Sale “Corn Flower Craft and House millercoryhouse.org, and are regu- FANWOOD — The Friends of the back into the library. The more we Tours.” Other upcoming events in- larly posted on its Facebook page. Fanwood Memorial Library will hold sell, the more improvements we can clude returning favorites such as The museum is available for tours for its 29th Fall Book Sale Thursday make to the library.” LAWRENCE A. WOODRUFF “Halloween Hocus Pocus” on Oc- school and other community groups through Sunday, September 17 to 20. With sale proceeds, the Friends tober 25; “Native American Medi- during the week as well as for Scout A special feature of the event will be help the library to provide programs, cine Pouches” on November 8; “An- troops after school on weekdays. Spe- sorted categories. Browsers will eas- materials and equipment. From the ATTORNEY nual Thanksgiving Dinner Demon- cial programs also may be arranged ily be able to find books by subject children’s summer reading program, stration and 18th Century Table on site for schools and other groups. matter: history, romance, classics, art, theater workshops and hands-on ani- Customs and Manners” on Novem- The museum additionally is seek- cookbooks, politics, crafts, science, mal shows to teen book clubs and ESTATE PLANNING - WILLS AND TRUSTS. ber 22, and “Gingerbread Sunday” ing volunteers for its Sunday pro- parenting, children, and general fic- Live at the Library, the Friends keep DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY on December 6. grams and weekday school tours. tion. The Friends also will collect the library’s offerings operational New programs will highlight find- No minimum commitment is re- vinyl records, DVDs and CDs, but throughout the year. Additionally, li- ings of a ghost hunt conducted by quired and full training is provided. not toys or games. brary visitors depend on the fax ma- PROBATE AND ESTATE SETTLEMENT paranormal researchers, and a spe- For more information, call the mu- The sale netted more than ever last chine, audiovisual system, and other cial Santa Claus exhibit. The mu- seum office weekday mornings at year — $10,500. According to Carol equipment provided by the 30-year- REAL ESTATE seum also will participate in Union (908) 232-1776 or e-mail Campell, president of the Friends, old volunteer organization. County’s annual “Four Centuries in [email protected]. “We plow every penny from the sale To volunteer, contact [email protected]. For DIVORCE LAW Reading is Good For You Personalized Bookkeeping - more information, go to fanwoodlibrary.org/get-involved/ friends. Additional questions or con- ACCREDITED FAMILY LAW MEDIATOR Reduce Stress, Gain Control cerns can be addressed by e-mail to [email protected]. 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Presidential Election and Funda- The course will meet from 10 In addition, CONTACT’s listeners Go through reasons for living. mental Freedoms in a Democracy.” a.m. to noon at the temple begin- and texters are available from 7 a.m. Seek human contact, even if it is This five-part lecture series will ning Wednesday, September 16. It to 11 p.m. to provide a trained just by going shopping. Don’t isolate begin with an examination of the will run for five consecutive weeks empathetic ear to those who call or yourself. role of the Supreme Court in Ameri- with the exception of Wednesday, text looking for help when in crisis. Avoid alcohol and drugs. can democracy; the ways in which September 23, when the temple will The next round of mental health Speak with someone you trust or the Court makes decisions; the Jus- be closed for the Jewish holiday of first aid training open to the public seek professional help. TEAM EFFORT...Recent participants of the Job Search Work Team are pic- tices who are on the Court, and the Yom Kippur, the Day of Atone- is scheduled for Saturday, Septem- Call CONTACT We Care or an- tured with Tony Calabrese as career coach. The team, which has been meeting on Justices who might be appointed to ment, and will end on Wednesday, ber 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. other suicide hotline. CONTACT has Tuesday mornings at the Willow Grove Presbyterian Church in Scotch Plains, the Court. The remaining lectures October 21. The cost for the five It will be offered at the RWJ Fitness listeners and texters trained in help- now offers quarterly evening meetings as well. will study the tensions between sev- sessions is $45. & Wellness Center in Clark. The ing those in crisis to find a solution eral Bill of Rights issues: free speech Temple Emanu-El is located at cost is $75. For more information and can also refer them to additional versus “hate” speech; free exercise 756 East Broad Street, Westfield. or to enroll, call CONTACT We professional help. Job Search Team Now Meets of religion versus equal protection, To register for the course, inter- Care at (908) 301-1899 or visit Research showed a decrease in feel- and perhaps others if time allows, ested persons should include their contactwecare.org. ings of emotional distress and suicide Evenings at Willow Grove such as privacy versus free speech name, address, telephone number, The training is ideal for first re- both during and following calls to a and free press. e-mail address and a check payable sponders, educators, clergy, leaders crisis hotline. Significant decreases in SCOTCH PLAINS — The Job members through a five-step pro- Milton Heumann, a professor of to Jane Wolin and mail them to: of community groups and business callers’ crisis states and hopelessness Search Work Team, a non-sectarian cess of transition, spanning from political science at Rutgers Univer- Jane Wolin, 9 Cambridge Drive, professionals as well as for families were found during the course of the help group that meets every Tues- assessing one’s employment needs sity, will teach the course. His areas Warren, N.J. 07059. She also may with members suffering from mental telephone session, with continuing day morning at 9:30 a.m. at the to following up and feedback from of interest are civil liberties, civil be reached at (732) 469-0939 or illness or mental health issues. decreases in crisis states, hopeless- Willow Grove Presbyterian Church, the employer. Some people Mr. rights, policy analysis and criminal [email protected]. Headquartered in Westfield, CON- ness and psychological pain in the has announced that it has expanded Calabrese has coached are unem- TACT We Care is an award-winning, following weeks, Ms. Oppelt added. its services to include evening meet- ployed, underemployed, or fully volunteer-staffed caring and crisis To help people help others who are ings, with Tony Calabrese as facili- employed individuals who either Westfield Adult School Not hotline and listening community. It struggling with an emotional crisis, tator, at the church. want to stay networked and con- provides active listening support and CONTACT We Care regularly offers Free and open to the public, this nected or who have landed a job education to the Central and Northern mental health first aid training. This group now includes quarterly and want to help others in the same Offering Fall 2015 Semester New Jersey community. More than is an eight-hour course that teaches evening meetings to help network situation as they were. WESTFIELD — Facing financial ments and suggestions from the gen- 200 volunteer listeners and texters field participants how to help someone people in the job market who are Mr. Calabrese himself has made and administrative challenges, includ- eral public, former students and more than 15,000 calls and texts annu- who is developing a mental health transitioning or those who are in coaching a second career after ing declining enrollment, the former instructors. ally. Just $15 pays to answer one call problem or experiencing a mental daytime schooling or job training. many years in the corporate com- Westfield Adult School recently an- Updates on Westfield Adult School or text to the hotline from someone in health crisis. The training helps par- To date, the Job Search Work Team munity. “It comes down to fit. In nounced it would suspend its opera- operations may be found on its crisis or contemplating suicide. ticipants identify, understand and re- has benefited more than 400 indi- this group, you learn how to present tion. A Fall 2015 session is not being website:WestfieldAdultSchool.com. “Someone dies by suicide every 14.2 spond to signs of mental illnesses and viduals since its inception in 2009. yourself. You learn to be specific, offered. Since its inception in 1938, the minutes and more than 40,000 Ameri- substance use disorders. The Willow Grove Church is located so you know if you’re the right fit Westfield Adult School Board Westfield Adult School has offered cans die by suicide each year,” said Anyone interested in becoming a at 1961 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains. for a job. The group helps you members are hoping to resume op- affordable adult education classes to Joanne Oppelt, CONTACT executive volunteer listener or text consultant The Job Search Work Team was think outside the box,” he said. erations in the near future, but will residents of Westfield and surround- director. “And suicide is not just a crisis at CONTACT We Care should con- developed by member David Hale For information about the Job not be able to restart without greater ing communities. As a non-profit or- faced by adults. Suicide is the fourth tact the agency at (908) 301-1899. several years ago to aid in the ca- Search Work Team quarterly community support and involvement. ganization, it has relied on class and leading cause of death among children reer transitions process. Building evening meetings, call the Willow Those wishing to join the board or registration fees, as well as donations, 10 to 14, the third leading cause of F-SP Girl Scouts on Mr. Hale’s format, Mr. Calabrese Grove Presbyterian Church office help in any other capacity should e- to offer two eight-week semesters each death of youth aged 15 to 24, the sec- has facilitated the group since Janu- at (908) 232-5678 or e-mail the mail [email protected] or year. The board hopes that, with greater ond leading cause of death among col- Schedule Meeting ary 2013. He is a Five O’Clock group facilitator directly at call (908) 232-4050. community involvement, it will be lege students, and approximately 4,600 SCOTCH PLAINS — The Club Certified Career Coach and [email protected]. The board would appreciate com- able to continue this tradition. teenagers die by suicide each year. Fanwood-Scotch Plains Commu- president of Absolute Transitions Meetings are open to all and there is “In addition, one in four American nity of Girl Scouts will hold an LLC, a career development and no cost to attend. Willow Grove The Family Law Department of Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski coaching services company. adults experiences mental health ill- informational meeting for girls in Church is fully handicapped-acces- Presents ness in any given year. Our mission is kindergarten through 12th grade Mr. Calabrese is trained to walk sible with ample on-site parking. to both help people cope with these and adults who are interested in feelings and to be here when they call joining Girl Scouts on Wednesday, for our help,” Ms. Oppelt said. September 16, at 7 p.m. It will take Old Guard to Hear About CONTACT offers these tips for place in the cafeteria of Terrill coping with suicidal thoughts: Middle School, located at 1301 Promise not to do anything now. Terrill Road, Scotch Plains. Personal Health Records Try problem-solving. You may Kindergarten and first-grade girls SUMMIT — Pat Stelmach, a man- dence. A coffee hour starts at 9:15 have more control over the situation can join Daisy Girl Scouts. Older ager with Sage Eldercare of Summit, a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. business girls can join one of many Fanwood- will speak to the Old Guard of Summit meeting. Guest speakers begin their Cranford Rec. Plans Scotch Plains Girl Scout troops, at its Tuesday, September 15 meeting. talks at 10:30 a.m. which range from kindergarten She will discuss “Personal Health Old Guard members participate in Fall Registration through high school. The forma- Records: What You Need to Know.” sports, bridge, hikes, trips, plays, CRANFORD — The Cranford Rec- tion of new troops, especially at the Ms. Stelmach, a Registered Nurse, concerts and other cultural events. reation and Parks Department has an- Daisy level, depends upon adults will describe what is meant by a “Per- For more information, call Jim Hewitt nounced that registration for fall pro- volunteering to be leaders. Free sonal Health Record” or “PHR.” The at (908) 233-5507 or log onto the grams (Session 1) will begin on Satur- training is provided for all adult PHR is an important tool which col- website summitoldguard.org. day, September 19, at 9 a.m., at the volunteers, and ongoing support is lects and tracks current information Cranford Community Center. The about an individual’s health. It can be available. Volunteers also are Caregivers to Meet Back row: Richard A. Outhwaite, Esq., Jennifer L. Young, Esq. & Mario C. Gurrieri, Esq. (Chair) Community Center is located at 220 needed to help with short-term shared among all those providing Front row: Eva Uhrik, Esq. and Kristin M. Capalbo, Esq. Walnut Avenue, Cranford. Individu- projects such as fun events, badge medical services. A PHR avoids the Again on Monday als may register in person or online at workshops and cookie sales. need to repeat routine medical tests, WESTFIELD — A support group 5 Lawyers, 5 Levels of Experience, 4 Hourly Rates register.communitypass.net/cranford. saving time, money and personal in- Fanwood-Scotch Plains is part of for people who are caring for elderly All designed to serve your interests in all aspects of divorce including The department’s brochure was the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey convenience. Ms. Stelmach, associ- or chronically ill loved ones will hold mailed to all Cranford residents and Council. For more information about ated with Sage Eldercare for a num- its next meeting on Monday, Septem- custody, parenting time, relocation, distribution of assets, alimony, child also can be found online at Fanwood-Scotch Plains Girl Scouts, ber of years, also will update listeners ber 14, in the parish center of St. support, college costs, prenuptial agreements, mediation, domestic violence, cranford.com/rec. Individuals regis- palimony, post-divorce changes in financial circumstances, and civil unions visit fanwoodscotchplainsgs.org or on the current activities of Sage. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church on Mention this ad to receive a complimentary conference tering through the website should contact Rachel Lambert at All age 50-plus active men are in- Lamberts Mill Road in Westfield. select Information for registration [email protected]. vited to attend the Tuesday morning This group meets on the first non- Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. information and the online brochure. For information about Girl Scouts meetings of the Summit Area Old holiday Monday of each month at 340 North Avenue For further information, call (908) elsewhere in central New Jersey, con- Guard. Meetings are held at the New 7:30 p.m. These are information and Cranford, New Jersey 07016 709-7283. These programs are for tact Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey Providence Municipal Center, located sharing sessions. For more details, (908) 272-0200 Cranford residents only. at (908) 518-4400 or visit gshnj.org. at 360 Elkwood Avenue, New Provi- call Marilyn Ryan at (908) 232-1214. www.dughihewit.com Westfield Pediatric Dental Group

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Timothy P. McCabe, D.M.D. Board Certified Julie Jong, D.M.D. Board Certified Kelly Walk, D.D.S. Board Certified John Chang, D.D.S. Board Certified 908-232-1231 555 Westfield Avenue, Westfield www.kidsandsmiles.com Page 8 Thursday, September 10, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield Hist. Soc. to Hold Two Information Sessions Planned – Obituaries – For Soccer Skills and Drills, Inc. Apple Fest on October 3 Saturday, September 12 WESTFIELD — The Westfield His- “speakeasy” — serving celebrated Ellen Sarah Lerf, 91, of Scotch Plains; torical Society invites the community local food featuring a specialty salad Secretary-Bookkeeper at Family Investors It is a great time to express an substantial wait, once told us it to attend its sixth annual Fall Fundraiser dressing from Patricia and Paul of interest in “Soccer Skills and Drills, was “easier to get into Harvard than known as Apple Fest on Saturday, Oc- Westfield; an apple pie-baking con- Ellen Sarah Lerf, 91, passed away She is survived by her beloved Inc.!” our program.” We did laugh at that tober 3. It will take place from noon to test; old fashioned games and prizes; on Monday, August 31, 2015, at Clark husband of 65 years, Frank Lerf, Jr., You may have heard about us. We one (and her daughter did eventu- 4 p.m. at the Reeve History and Cul- 1920’s dance demonstrations and free Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. as well as her daughters, Dale Lochet are a year-round soccer tutoring ally come to us)! tural Resource Center, located at 314 lessons by the Fred Astaire studio; a Born in Ridley Park, Pa., she had and Linda Molnar and her husband, school, located in Scotch Plains, Parents (and children) interested Mountain Avenue, Westfield. history walk and quiz; showings of been a longtime resident of Scotch Stephen Molnar, and her grandchil- now in our 25th year. Quite frankly, in learning more about us are in- This year’s event will be a cel- clips from silent movies; exhibits Plains. dren, Nicholas Lochet, Kimberly we have had so many longtime stu- vited to attend a 45-minute infor- ebration of the roaring 1920’s, when highlighting Westfield’s 1920’s his- Ellen graduated from Maryland Molnar and Kayla Molnar. dents graduate and go off to college mation session on Saturday, Sep- Westfield marked its 200-year anni- toric pageant; a Polaroid photo booth College in 1944. Before starting a Private arrangements were the last several years that we are tember 12, at either 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. versary with a historic pageant, for taking flapper-style pictures, and family she worked at Phelps Dodge handled by Memorial Funeral now offering spots in our school to These will take place at our training Mindowaskin Park was in its first offerings from local vendors. and G.E. Supply. After raising her Home in Fanwood children on the younger side, or, in facility: 2540 Plainfield Avenue, decade as a community park, and Additionally, there will be tours family Ellen worked as a secretary (www.fanwoodmemorial.com). the “next generation” — meaning Scotch Plains. Please call our office the Rialto Theatre opened its doors of the Reeve House and museum; and bookkeeper with Family Inves- September 10, 2015 pupils as young as first and second at: (908) 789-5655 to reserve a spot and showed silent films for 30 cents. pumpkin painting; a 1920’s antiques tors in Fanwood for many years be- grades. While the majority of our for one or the other times. First The rain date is Sunday, October 4. and curiosities sale by Golden Bee fore retiring. patrons are still seventh grade and graders through high school ages The 1920’s features will include Antiques of Westfield, and special- older, we are anticipating admit- are welcome. the Apple Café — fashioned as a ties for sale by Patricia and Paul. ting a few more folks than usual This is our first “open house” in The poster for this year’s festival this fall and winter, including even over 15 years! This unusual win- WACC YEA! Invites will feature an illustration by award- Hearing Society to Resume the younger ages mentioned above. dow of opportunity will not last winning artist and Westfield native Of course, we continue to welcome long. We fully expect another hefty Youth to Meeting Danny Schwartz, inspired by the older applicants, too. waiting list to crop up for our les- AREA – The Greater Westfield 1920’s and dancing. Mr. Schwartz’s Classes on September 17 Our small class size will always sons in the near future! Area Chamber of Commerce illustration for the 2009 Apple Fest WESTFIELD — The Hearing So- participation in its classes and activi- limit how many new people we can “Because A Left Foot Is A Ter- (WACC) Young Entrepreneurs Acad- poster was honored by the Society ciety, a local not-for-profit organiza- ties may contact Alice Knecht and take. However, we wanted to put rible Thing to Waste!” emy (YEA!) Class of 2015-2016 in- of Illustrators in one of the nation’s tion serving people with impaired the Society at (908) 688-8241 (voice) the word out to those of you that Paid Bulletin Board vites students in grades 6 to 12 to an most prestigious competitions of stu- hearing, will resume its weekly ses- or [email protected] for more infor- may have feared our “waiting list” goleader.com/form/bulletin informational meeting at the dent work. He currently works in the sions in speech (lip) reading on Thurs- mation. all these years. One mother, after a Westfield Memorial Library, located New York area and his work appears day, September 17. at 550 East Broad Street, on Monday, in nationally known publications. The class meets each Thursday Seniors to Hear Talk September 14, from 7 to 8 p.m. There will be a limited number of from September through May, from Garwood Lions Club Invites Students and parents can learn how posters for sale at Apple Fest. 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. unless otherwise By Financial Advisor to become a part of the entrepreneur- The Westfield Historical Society announced, at the First Baptist Church WESTFIELD — Mariella Foley Seniors to Picnic Saturday ial experience and be given the op- is a non-profit organization dedi- of Westfield, located at 170 Elm of Round Table Wealth Management portunity to pitch their ideas to po- cated to preserving, interpreting and Street. Coffee and light refreshments in Westfield will be the guest speaker GARWOOD — The Garwood Li- be provided for dancing. Admis- tential investors for funding to launch encouraging interest in history and are served before each session. at the Holy Trinity Senior Social ons Club invites all borough se- sion is free to all Garwood seniors. their own company. Prior experience Westfield. It provides educational Under the direction of Dr. Anne Club meeting on Monday, Septem- nior citizens to attend the annual Although the Lions are best in business is not required. outreach through its museum and Michele Puglisi, audiologist, the class ber 14. It will take place at 1:30 p.m. Lions Club Senior Citizens Picnic known for recycling eyeglasses, Started at the University of Roch- archives and via programs and events provides strategies for coping with at the parish center, located adjacent this Saturday, September 12. The this international service organi- ester in 2004, YEA! teaches middle- for children, adults, schools and hearing loss and techniques for im- to the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic event will take place, rain or shine, zation also sponsors the borough’s and high-school students entrepre- Scouts. Additionally, the Historical proving communication skills. Church at 315 First Street, Westfield. at the Garwood Knights of Colum- annual Halloween Parade and neurial skills at multiple locations. Society offers resources for those The sessions also serve as a support Ms. Foley is an independent regis- bus Hall, located at the foot of many youth activities. To learn YEA! is an academic program that interested in preservation, oral his- group for Hearing Society members tered investment advisor and certi- Willow Avenue in Garwood. Serv- more about Lionism and member- educates students in a course of tory and historical research. experiencing the problems associated fied financial planner with more than ing will begin at noon. ship, call Peggy Briggs at (908) project-based, hands-on education. For further information about with hearing loss, and include discus- 20 years of experience. The menu will include hamburg- 654-4977. For further information, call the Apple Fest or the apple pie-baking sions concerning new developments The Reverend Matthew Looney ers, hot dogs, corn on the cob, WACC at (908) 233-3021, see the YEA! contest, call the Westfield Historical in the ever expanding technology of has planned a trip for the club to the homemade clam chowder, beer on See it all on the Web! page at westfieldareachamber.com, or Society office at (908) 654-1794 or hearing enhancements now available. Thursday, December 10 perfor- tap, soda and dessert. Music will e-mail [email protected]. visit westfieldhistoricalsociety.org. Members also enjoy occasional social mance of A Christmas Story at the www.goleader.com gatherings throughout the year. Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn. SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE Anyone in the greater Union The excursion will include dinner SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15003530 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15003774 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15003663 County area who is interested in at Charlie Brown’s restaurant after- CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15003649 CHANCERY DIVISION CHANCERY DIVISION membership in the organization and ward. Members and friends can reg- DOCKET NO. F-24962-09 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY UNION COUNTY UNION COUNTY ister for the trip at the September 14 Plaintiff: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. CHANCERY DIVISION DOCKET NO. F-016187-13 DOCKET NO. F-032059-14 VS. UNION COUNTY Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff:WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SHERIFF’S SALE meeting with a $5 deposit. The par- Defendant: ARLENE D. MENDEZ; MARLON DOCKET NO. F-022263-14 VS. VS. Q. MADAMBA, HER HUSBAND; PNC BANK, Plaintiff: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Defendant: BERNARDINA SANTORO; Defendant: GARNET H. CLEVENGER HIS SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15003756 ish office can be reached at (908) CONSUMER LOAN CENTER; THE RESERVE VS. SCOTT SANTORO; TINA L. BALLAS HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY 232-8137. AT SCOTCH PLAINS CONDOMINIUM ASSO- Defendant: JAMES MORRISON; ROBIN Sale Date: 10/07/2015 SENTATIVES, AND HIS, THEIR, OR ANY OF CHANCERY DIVISION CIATION, INC. BRENNER; SOUTHWYCK CONDOMINIUM Writ of Execution: 07/10/2015 THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND UNION COUNTY Sale Date: 09/23/2015 ASSOCIATION, INC; STATE OF NEW JER- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution INTEREST; SHARON VASTANO; KENNETH DOCKET NO. F-045617-14 Conservancy Slates Writ of Execution: 04/15/2015 SEY; UNIFUND PARTNERS CCR to me directed I shall expose for sale by public CLEVENGER; MINLAND FUNDING LLC; Plaintiff: SENIOR HOMEOWNER ASSIS- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Sale Date: 09/30/2015 vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- STATE OF NEW JERSEY; UNITED STATE OF TANCE PROGRAM 2012-1, SERIES I to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Writ of Execution: 04/09/2015 TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- AMERICA VS. Free Yoga Day vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Sale Date: 09/30/2015 Defendant: PAULINE V. TIMS, AS SURVIV- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Writ of Execution: 07/02/2015 ING TENANT BY THE ENTIRETY CRANFORD — Hanson Park Con- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- said day. All successful bidders must have 20% By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Sale Date: 10/07/2015 WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- of their bid available in cash or certified check at to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Writ of Execution: 06/17/2015 servancy will present a Free Yoga said day. All successful bidders must have 20% TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on the conclusion of the sales. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Day with Bridget Briant of of their bid available in cash or certified check at WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred Ten TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public the conclusion of the sales. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Five and 63/ TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- YogaToGoNJ.com on Sunday, Sep- The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred of their bid available in cash or certified check at 100*** $410,895.63. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Eighty-Four Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Five the conclusion of the sales. Property to be sold is located in the TOWN- said day. All successful bidders must have 20% TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on tember 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 04/100*** $584,165.04. The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred Six SHIP of SCOTCH PLAINS, County of UNION, of their bid available in cash or certified check at WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of It will take place at Hanson Park, The property to be sold is located in the TOWN- Thousand Thirty-Eight and 58/100*** State of New Jersey. the conclusion of the sales. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS, County of Union $506,038.58. Premises commonly known as: 2048 PROS- The judgment amount is: ***Eighty-One Thou- of their bid available in cash or certified check at located at 38 Springfield Avenue, and State of New Jersey. The property to be sold is located in the TOWN- PECT AVENUE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JER- sand Four Hundred Ninety-Two and 01/100*** the conclusion of the sales. It is commonly known as 812 DONATO SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS, County of Union SEY 07076-1369. $81,492.01. The judgment amount is: ***Eight Hundred Cranford. CIRCLE (UNIT NO. F1, BUILDING NO. 1008), and State of New Jersey. BEING KNOWN as LOT 7, BLOCK 2803 on Property to be sold is located in the BOR- Fifty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Two The day will kick off at 10:30 a.m. SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY 07076. It is commonly known as 22 MADDAKET the official Tax Map of the TOWNSHIP of OUGH of GARWOOD, County of UNION, State and 15/100*** $859,432.15. It is known and designated as Block 4901.08, COURT, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY SCOTCH PLAINS. of New Jersey. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: with a free yoga session accompa- Lot 3 C0812. 07076. Dimensions: 75.00 feet X 100.00 feet X 75.00 Premises commonly known as: 445 THIRD Borough of Mountainside, County of Union, State The dimensions are approximately N/A It is known and designated as Block 13701.09, feet X 100.00 feet. AVENUE, GARWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07027- of New Jersey nied by Adam Laboz and Malcolm (Condo). Lot 3 CM022. Nearest Cross Street: SCOTLAND STREET 1026. PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1332 Smith on sitar and tabla. At noon Nearest cross street: Scotland Street. The dimensions are approximately: N/A Condo. Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Twenty-Nine BEING KNOWN as LOT 5, BLOCK 107 on the Stony Brook Lane, Mountainside, New Jersey Prior lien(s): Sewer account due 9/1/15, in the Nearest cross street: Carriage Drive. Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Three and 38/ official Tax Map of the BOROUGH of GARWOOD. 07092. there will be a meditation session. amount of $129.69 Prior lien(s): Sewer account past due in amount 100*** $429,243.38 together with lawful interest Dimensions: 150 feet X 50 feet X 150 feet X 50 TAX LOT #36, BLOCK # 15.E Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Ninety-Nine of $320.42. and costs. feet. NEAREST CROSS STREET: Briar Patch Individuals also may just come to Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Five and 35/100*** Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Twenty-Two The sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and Nearest Cross Street: Maple Street APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 0.287 ACRES enjoy the park and listen to the music. $599,445.35 together with lawful interest and Thousand Three Hundred Six and 46/100*** assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and Total Upset: ***Eighty-Five Thousand Forty- Total Upset: ***Nine Hundred Thousand Two costs. $522,306.46 together with lawful interest and other municipal assessments. The amount due Nine and 56/100*** $85,049.56 together with Hundred Twenty and 38/100*** $900,220.38 to- Those participating in yoga should Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or costs. can be obtained from the local taxing authority. lawful interest and costs. gether with lawful interest and costs. other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or The sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and bring their mat. liens, insurance premiums or other advances other charges, and any such taxes, charges, other charges, and any such taxes, charges, other charges, and any such taxes, charges, assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and For more information on the made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested liens, insurance premiums or other advances liens, insurance premiums or other advances liens, insurance premiums or other advances other municipal assessments. The amount due parties are to conduct and rely upon their own made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested can be obtained from the local taxing authority. Hanson Park Conservancy, visit independent investigation to ascertain whether parties are to conduct and rely upon their own parties are to conduct and rely upon their own parties are to conduct and rely upon their own All interested parties are to conduct and rely or not any outstanding interest remain of record independent investigation to ascertain whether independent investigation to ascertain whether independent investigation to ascertain whether upon their own independent investigation to as- HansonParkConservancy.com or like and/or have priority over the lien being fore- or not any outstanding interest remain of record or not any outstanding interest remain of record or not any outstanding interest remain of record certain whether or not any outstanding interests the organization on Facebook. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. and/or have priority over the lien being fore- and/or have priority over the lien being fore- and/or have priority over the lien being fore- remain of record and/or have priority over the lien Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. being foreclosed and, if so, the current amount tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- If the sale is set aside for any reason, the If the sale is set aside for any reason, the due thereon. **If the sale is set aside for any expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall only be SHERIFF’S SALE money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall entitled to a return of the deposit paid. The Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, Purchaser shall have no further recourse against SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15003507 or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.** SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- CHANCERY DIVISION and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and UNION COUNTY an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the DOCKET NO. F-022679-13 The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Plaintiff: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, VS. any. will have information regarding the surplus, if or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Defendant: SEBASTIAN S. CEBO; MORT- There is a full legal description on file in the any. Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature GAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYS- Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for TEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC MORT- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. GAGE, LLC DBA DITECH, ITS SUCCESSORS sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale AND ASSIGNS tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if Sale Date: 09/16/2015 Joseph Cryan tisement. any. any. any. Writ of Execution: 04/08/2015 Sheriff Joseph Cryan There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Attorney: Sheriff Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public STERN, LAVINTHAL & FRANKENBERG, LLC Attorney: The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- 105 EISENHOWER PARKWAY STERN, LAVINTHAL & FRANKENBERG, LLC sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- SUITE 302 105 EISENHOWER PARKWAY tisement. tisement. tisement. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on ROSELAND, NEW JERSEY 07068 SUITE 302 Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of (973) 797-1100 ROSELAND, NEW JERSEY 07068 Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff said day. All successful bidders must have 20% 4 T - 08/27, 09/03, 09/10 (973) 797-1100 Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: of their bid available in cash or certified check at & 09/17/15 Fee: $195.84 4 T - 09/03, 09/10, 09/17 PHELAN HALLINAN & DIAMOND, PC PHELAN HALLINAN & DIAMOND, PC MILSTEAD & ASSOCIATES, LLC the conclusion of the sales. & 09/24/15 Fee: $191.76 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD 1 EAST STOW ROAD The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred SHERIFF’S SALE SUITE 100 SUITE 100 MARLETON, NEW JERSEY 08053 Forty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred and 20/ SHERIFF’S SALE MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 (856) 482-1400 100*** $248,300.20. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15003523 (856) 813-5500 (856) 813-5500 4 T - 09/10, 09/17, 09/24 Property to be sold is located in the TOWN- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15003510 4 T - 09/10, 09/17, 09/24 4 T - 09/03, 09/10, 09/17 & 10/01/15 Fee: $189.72 SHIP of SCOTCH PLAINS, County of UNION, CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY & 10/01/15 Fee: $208.08 & 09/24/15 Fee: $208.08 State of New Jersey. UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S SALE Premises commonly known as: 442 WILLOW DOCKET NO. F-31137-14 UNION COUNTY AVENUE, SCOTCH PLAINS, New Jersey 07076- Plaintiff: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC DOCKET NO. F-004734-14 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15003752 1610 VS. Plaintiff: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY BEING KNOWN as LOT 13, BLOCK 503 on Defendant: LAURENTE GUZMAN, AND VS. CHANCERY DIVISION the official Tax Map of the TOWNSHIP of CHARITO DE GUZMAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE; Defendant: JENNIFER D. LOMBARDO AKA UNION COUNTY SCOTCH PLAINS AND BANK OF AMERICA, N.A JENNIFER LOMBARDO, FRANCISCO J. PINHO DOCKET NO. F-003105-14 Dimensions: 175.00 feet X 50.00 feet X 175.00 Sale Date: 09/23/2015 AKA FRANCISCO PINHO, VANTAGE POINT Plaintiff: GREEN TREE SERVIVING LLC feet X 50.00 feet Writ of Execution: 05/22/2015 BANK VS. Nearest Cross Street: Second Street By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Sale Date: 09/23/2015 Defendant: SYED SHAHNAWAZ; MELINDA Advertise subject to prior mortgage: to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Writ of Execution: 06/01/2015 M. DAVID, HIS WIFE; MORTGAGE ELEC- Sebastian S. Cebo, who acquired title as a vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS married man and is now unmarried TO Mortgage TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as a nomi- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- LOANS, INC. nee for GMAC Mortgage, LLC dba ditech, dated WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Sale Date: 10/07/2015 02/25/2008 and recorded 03/18/2008 in Book said day. All successful bidders must have 20% TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Writ of Execution: 05/19/2015 12439, Page 01. To Secure $25,000.00. of their bid available in cash or certified check at WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Advertise subject to prior lien: the conclusion of the sales. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Sebastian S. Cebo, who acquired title as a The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred of their bid available in cash or certified check at vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- married man and is now unmarried TO Mortgage Sixty-Four Thousand Twenty-Seven and 43/ the conclusion of the sales. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as a nomi- 100*** $364,027.43. The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on nee for GMAC Mortgage, LLC dba ditech, dated The property to be sold is located in the TOWN- Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Nine WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of 02/25/2008 and recorded 03/18/2008 in Book SHIP of SCOTCH PLAINS, County of UNION and 82/100*** $519,269.82. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% 12439, Page 01. To Secure $25,000.00. and State of New Jersey. MUNICIPALITY: Westfield Town, COUNTY: of their bid available in cash or certified check at Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Fifty-Five Thou- Commonly known as: 521 CICILIA PLACE, UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. the conclusion of the sales. sand Fifty-Nine*** $255,059.00 together with SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY 07076. STREET & STREET NO: 233 Avon Road The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred lawful interest and costs. Tax Lot No. 20 in Block No. 302. TAX BLOCK AND LOT: Ninety-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Sixteen Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Dimension of Lot Approximately: 000.143 AC BLOCK: 4905, LOT: 5 and 84/100*** $293,816.84. other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Nearest Cross Street: EAST 2ND STREET DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 105.00 feet x 85.00 Municipality: Township of Scotch Plains liens, insurance premiums or other advances BEGINNING at a point in the northeasterly feet. Street Address: 550 Willow Avenue, Scotch made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested side line of Cicilia Place distant 239.08 feet NEAREST CROSS STREET: Grandview Av- Plains, New Jersey 07076 parties are to conduct and rely upon their own southeasterly along said northeasterly side line enue Tax Lot: 13 independent investigation to ascertain whether of Cicilia Place from the point where the SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): Tax Block: 404 or not any outstanding interest remain of record same is intersected by the southeasterly side Westfield Township holds a claim for taxes Approximate dimensions: 175 feet x 37.73 and/or have priority over the lien being fore- line of East Second Streey; thence running due and/or other municipal utilities such as water feet x 175.12 feet x 31.11 feet. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES and/or sewer in the amount of $168.26 as of 06/ Nearest cross street: East 2nd Avenue If the sale is set aside for any reason, the TOTAL AS OF June 28, 2015: $0.00. 02/2015. Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Three Thou- Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Seventy-Five Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Thirty-Two Thou- sand Nine Hundred Four and 44/100*** return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall Thousand Six Hundred Six and 87/100*** sand Eight Hundred Sixty-Seven and 64/100*** $303,904.44 together with lawful interest and have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, $375,606.87 together with lawful interest and $532,867.64 together with lawful interest and costs. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. costs. costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: PLUESE, BECKER & SALTZMAN, LLC PHELAN HALLINAN & DIAMOND, PC FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC POWERS KIRN - COUNSELORS 20000 HORIZON WAY 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD 7 CENTURY DRIVE 728 MARINE HWY SUITE 900 SUITE 100 SUITE 201 PO BOX 848 - SUITE 200 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08057 (856) 813-1700 (856) 813-5500 (973) 538-4700 (856) 802-1000 4 T - 09/10, 09/17, 09/24 4 T - 08/20, 08/27, 09/03 4 T - 08/27, 09/03, 09/10 4 T - 08/27, 09/03, 09/10 & 10/01/15 Fee: $163.20 & 09/10/15 Fee: $236.64 & 09/17/15 Fee: $177.48 & 09/17/15 Fee: $175.44 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 10, 2015 Page 9 Cranford College Womens New Teachers Join Westfield's Club Awards Scholarships Tradition of Excellence CRANFORD – The College nizing meals for cancer survivors. He WESTFIELD – Newly hired Bloch - Resource Center, Franklin Women’s Club of Cranford awarded was on the High Honor Roll all four Westfield Public School teachers and School; Kim Blutfield -1st Grade, more than $10,000 in scholarships to years of high school, Student of the support staff attended the in-house New Washington School; Sheryl Brindle - graduating seniors at its annual awards Month, a member of the Spanish Staff Institute (NSI) prior to the start of English, Westfield High School; banquet on June 9 at the Westwood in Honor Society, and a Relay for Life school, receiving orientation and train- Cristina Capara - Guidance Counse- Garwood. The chairperson for the guest speaker on both the state and ing to become familiar with expecta- lor, Roosevelt Intermediate; Megan banquet was Margaret Truche. regional levels. tions of the district and community. Of Carr – English, Roosevelt Intermedi- Arline McCloskey, President, be- Olivia was a member of the Na- the 36 attending NSI, the majority are ate; Michael Cedrone - Math, Westfield gan the evening welcoming the award tional Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta new to the district, while a few stepped High School; Patricia Clark- Special recipients, their parents, and club mem- Math Honor Society, and an AP in as mid-year leave replacements dur- Education, Westfield High School; bers. In keeping with an annual tradi- Scholar with honors and distinction, ing the last school year. To offer further Kendall Deck - Math, Westfield High tion, President McCloskey introduced as well as a four year participant in support to both first year educators and School; Dawn Donahue - 5th Grade, all past presidents and presented each CHS’ University Program. She plans to those veteran teachers who are new Jefferson School; Jennifer Fallone - with a rose in recognition of their to attend Rutgers University to study to Westfield, NSI meetings also will Special Education, Edison Intermedi- many years of service to the club. medicine. She was a volunteer at take place in the next two years. ate; Margaret Fatsis - Inst. Music, The College Club awarded scholar- Trinitas Hospital in the pathology lab At a NSI luncheon held on Septem- Edison Intermediate; Marybeth Finn - ships to Austin Brogan, Bonnie and was one of ten students selected to SCHOLARS...Recipients of this year’s Cranford College Women’s Club ‘s ber 1, Westfield Board of Education Nurse, Wilson School; Peter Fredas - Caldwell, Christopher Didzbalis, Olivia participate in the Trinitas Regional annual cholarships are, from left, Bonnie Caldwell, Christopher Didzbalis, Vice President, Gretchan Ohlig, wel- Resource Center, Tamaques School; Dineen, and Ryan Shupp. The award Medical Center Medical Mentoring Austin Brogan, Ryan Shupp, Sarah Delico, and Anna May Fitch. comed the new teachers to the district. Zachary Heebner - Math, Edison In- for the highest ranking senior girl was Program. Olivia was a member of the Westfield Education Association Presi- termediate; Darlene Hill - Guidance presented to Anna May Fitch. The Trib- Science Academy, a tutoring coordi- dent, Michael Seiler, told the newcom- Counselor, Westfield High School; ute award was presented to Sarah nator for CHS School Teen Tutors and Westfield Special Ed. ers that they are entering a district with Lara Jackson - School Psychologist, Delico. Christopher is a graduate of the a member of the YMCA Model United a well-deserved reputation for excel- Special Services Child Study Team; Union County Academy of Allied Nations. She was also a four year lence. Superintendent of Schools, Mar- Maryann Kennedy - Nurse, Tamaques Health Sciences in Scotch Plains. All member of the CHS School Marching Community to Meet garet Dolan, wished the new teachers a School; Lizabeth Kingsley - Resource of the other recipients are graduates of and Concert bands and served as brass year of learning and growing and re- Center/Achieve, Jefferson School; Cranford High School (CHS). section leader. WESTFIELD – The public is in- tion on Wednesday, September 16 at minded the new hires that the adminis- Kristi Lange - Special Education, Austin will pursue adegree in engi- Ryan plans to study engineering at vited to join the Westfield Special 7:30 p.m., at the Edison Intermediate tration reviewed thousands of resumes Edison Intermediate; Julie Lupin - neering at the Rochester Institute of Penn State University, Ryan was a Education Community for an evening School Library, located at 800 and held hundreds of interviews before Speech/Language Specialist, Special Technology. While at CHS Austin was member of the CHS School University of education and insightful conversa- Rahway Ave. in Westfield. making selections. Services; Jessica Manson - LLD, a member of the National Honor Soci- Program for all four years at CHS. He In the spirit of Back to School Ms. Dolan addressed all teachers in Washington School; John McGrory - ety, an AP Scholar with honors, a was a member of the National Honor SPF Marching Band season, Michael Weissman, Assis- the district at a morning assembly for Social Studies, Edison Intermediate; member of the NJ State Science Society, the Math Honor Society and tant Superintendent for Pupil Ser- staff held September 2. Reiterating the Marissa Minogue - Vocal/Inst. Music, League, and recipient of the Union the German Honor Society. He was To Play Fundraiser vices, his Child Study Team and the district’s theme, “A Tradition of Excel- Washington School; Julia Mirfield – County Performing Arts Award. He awarded the George Washington Uni- SCOTCH PLAINS – The 2014 NJ Westfield Special Education Com- lence,” Ms. Dolan gave examples of Special Education, Roosevelt Inter- was a member of the varsity cross versity Engineering Medal and the Group 6A State Champion & National mittee is hosting a roundtable meet- how a teacher can influence a student’s mediate; Jennifer Montana - Guid- country and track and field teams. As Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Gold Metal Scotch Plains-Fanwood ing to “Meet and Greet Your Special life. Board of Education President Ri- ance Counselor, Roosevelt Intermedi- a member of the NJ Science League, Youth Award with high honors. Ryan Marching Band will host their 17th Education Community”. Mr. chard Mattessich also credited teach- ate; Andrea Poppiti - Science, Austin participated in statewide com- was a finalist in the New Jersey Schol- Annual Marching Band Festival on Weisman will update us on the latest ers for making a difference. Roosevelt Intermediate; Robert Rip- petitions in biology, chemistry, and ars program,an AP Scholar with dis- Saturday, September 19 at 5:30 p.m. developments and events that are The new teaching staff includes: per -Nurse, Westfield High School; physics. He was a volunteer for Imag- tinction, and a New Jersey Stars Pro- This musical festival will be held at important to the Special Education Denise Abrantes – Wrap Coordinator, Marie Rokosky - Special Education, ine, a center for coping with loss. He gram qualifier. He was the captain and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High community. In addition, members of Lincoln School; Lindsay Acker – Lincoln School; John Scozzaro - In- was a member of the Peer Leadership Athlete of the Week for the varsity School (SPFHS) Varsity Field and be the Child Study Team will be present School Social Worker, Special Ser- strumental Music, Edison Intermedi- Group as well as a Youth Ministry lacrosse team as well as the captain of inspired by marching band perfor- to answer questions you may have vices Child Study Team; Kristen ate; Holly Smith - Wrap Coordinator, team leader for the St. Michael’s-St. the varsity hockey team and a member mances by NJ area marching bands. with respect to Special and General Bartok – Pre-K Teacher, Lincoln Lincoln School; Lisa Solomon - Re- Theresa’s youth group. of the Cranford Hockey Club. Ryan The 180-member SPFHS Raider Education. School; Jennifer Bastable - 4th Grade, source Center, Tamaques School; and Bonnie will be attending Tufts Uni- was a volunteer coach for LAXKids, Marching Band will perform their This program is free and all par- Tamaques School; Jennifer Best - 4th Jessica Urriola - Technology, versity to study engineering, Bonnie teaching first and second graders how 2015 show Chance Love - Tales Be- ents, teachers, and therapists are in- Grade, McKinley School; Heather Roosevelt Intermediate. was a member of the National Honor to play lacrosse. He was a Relay for neath a Persian Moon under the di- vited to attend. Pre-registration is not Society, the National Latin Honor So- Life tem captain and organized fund rection of Durand Thomas. required. ciety, the National High School Math- raisers for the American Cancer Soci- The admission for adults will be For further information email ematics Honor Society, and received ety. $10, $7 for students and seniors, and [email protected] a certificate of Honorable Merit, The Tribute Award is presented to a admission includes a free program. or visit www.westfieldnjk12.org/ Maxima Cum Laude from the Na- senior who has been nominated by a Food, drinks and 50/50 raffle will be pages/ tional Latin Exam. She was the win- faculty member for her dedication to available all evening. Westfield_Town_School_District/ ner of the National Society of the service. Sarah has been involved in SPFHS is located at 667 Westfield Parents/specialedparents. Daughters of the American Revolu- clubs that work with special needs Road, Scotch Plains. The varsity field tion annual history essay contest, plac- children including autism and cere- is located behind the high school at ing first in Union County, New Jersey, bral palsy. She has worked with the the rear of the parking lot. www.goleader.com and the eastern division of the United Shining Star program where mem- States. She was a varsity member of bers work with individual children, the softball and track and field teams. the Quilting Club which makes “Blan- She receiver the Girl Scouts USA Gold kets of Love” that are donated to chil- Award, the highest award a girl scout dren with cancer, and the Teacher can attain. Bonnie’s community ser- Cadet Program which provides a col- vice included “Sandy Saturdays” as- lege level student teaching experience. sisting Jersey shore communities dev- Her nominating teacher cited her per- astated by hurricane Sandy, the “Sunny sonal qualities of altruism, human- Community Garden” which Bonnie ism, dedication, dependability, kind- developed to teach children the im- ness and compassion for others with- portance of good nutrition and health. out judgement. Sarah will be attend- Bonnie was also the chairperson of ing Stockton College as an education READY, SET, TEACH...Westfield Superintendent of Schools, Margaret Dolan, “Blanket Bonanza” where volunteers major. welcomes new teachers (from left, clockwise) Jennifer Fallone, Sheryl Brindle, made no-sew fleece blankets for those The award or the highest ranking Maggie Fatsis, Marissa Minogue, and Jessica Urriola at a cafeteria luncheon held in need. She coordinated events, pur- senior girl in the CHS graduating class during the Westfield Public Schools’ New Staff Institute (NSI). NSI is an chased supplies, made and donated was presented to Anna May who will orientation program specially designed to familiarize newly hired teachers in the more than 200 blankets. be attending Williams College. Westfield Public Schools with resources, procedures, and expectations of the Medicine will be the area of studies The College Women’s Club of Cran- school district. Christopher will pursue at the Univer- ford has a number of fundraisers dur- sity of Virginia. He was a member of ing the year including the Annual Com- the National Honor Society, a four munity Calendar sale in September year member of Health Occupation and a garage sale in April. All money SPIRIT AWARD...Spirit Awards, the highest non-academic honor a student at BIG PLANS Students of America, a NJ Depart- raised is used to fund the scholarships Saint Peter’s Prep can receive, were presented to students at a recent liturgy, BIG PLANS ment of Health certified EMT and a awarded annually to Cranford seniors. continuing a 33-year Prep tradition of recognizing the unsung heroes of the school volunteer with the Cranford First Aid The club meets on the second Mon- community. The first Prep Spirit Awards were presented in November 1981 when For Your Retirement Squad. Christopher was a member of day of the month, October through the late Fr. John Browning, S.J. ’46, then principal of Saint Peter’s, began this tradition. Only three juniors each year can win a Spirit Award. Billy Fitzpatrick, the JV and varsity boys soccer teams May at the First Presbyterian Church '16, of Westfield received his award for his maturity, hard work, and kindness to and tennis team. 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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The first in a series. over Plainfield on Nov. 11. With the ceipts,” the paper said. “By dint of With the 118th season in WHS’s game tied in the final seconds, cap- some extra application to study dur- recorded football history about to tain Ray (Punk) Smith apparently ing the winter months, the delinquents begin tomorrow night in Montgom- strolled off the field. When nobody were restored to good standing, wear- ery, it’s a great time to take a look at from Plainfield went to guard him, ing ‘W’s that loomed big as moun- the school’s legendary past on the Hjalmar (Yamma) Carlson threw the tains to their opponents.” gridiron. ball to Smith, and the team’s fastest The Outcasts went 18-0-2 during For the town’s newcomers, and player raced 90 yards for a touch- those two years, but those records some who haven’t been paying atten- down – still the longest pass play in aren’t included in the official won- tion, WHS is the fifth winningest school history. loss records because the team wasn’t high school program in state history, The 1910 football season saw a using eligible players. and with its second victory this sea- young man named Paul Robeson, the The 1913 high school team was son will join the ultra-exclusive 600- son of an ex-slave, playing on the nearly undefeated, losing to Summit’s win club. It trails only Phillipsburg, local school baseball team. His father Carlton Academy when team captain Montclair, Paulsboro and was the pastor at the local A.M.E. Percy Taylor – father of Bill (’40), Hammonton. Zion church on Downer Street, which grandfather of Marcy (’66) and Bill The town’s first known football Paul helped build, but he was reas- (’72), and great-grandfather of the field was called Clark Field and was signed to a church in Somerville. soccer-playing Tourtellotte sisters, located on East Broad Street, between Robeson would grow into a 6-foot-4, Amy (’91), Stacey (’93) and Lexi Harrison and Euclid avenues. 190-pounder was starred at (’95) – pulled the team off the field in Photo Courtesy of Mitch Aronson The first recorded game took place Somerville and later at Rutgers, where protest of a call. BLUE DEVIL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM...Pictured, left to right, are: seated; co-captains/seniors Kelly Dorry and Gab in 1897, a 4-0 victory over Newark’s he was both an all-American end and The Outcasts were gone, but the Cofone; second row, juniors Dana Boretz, Olivia Meyer, Lindsay Miller, Leigh Scarano and Lizzy Sottung and senior St. Francis Xavier School. Records the valedictorian of his class. He later problem continued at WHS. The 1914 Rachel Holt; standing, sophomore Sydney Swingle, senior Sara Correa-senior, sophomore Leah Andrews senior Rachel from the early years are hard to find, became famous as an actor, singer season began with routs of South Mattessich, sophomore Erica Varga, junior Hayley Kasko, sophomore Stephanie Borr and head coach Beverly Torok. but in 1898 WHS (then known as and a civil rights advocate. The 1912 Orange and Pingry, whose team in- Lincoln School) played East Orange, and 1913 seasons were also, shall we cluded future Navy Admiral William Battin (Elizabeth), Rahway and say, an interesting time in school his- (Bull) Halsey. But the Blue and White BORR NOTCHES SIX KILLS, MILLER GETS 17 ASSISTS Pingry. The following year they added tory. According to an article in The were rocked in mid-October when North Plainfield and New Brunswick Leader, the players took up the name several members were declared ineli- to the schedule, and in 1900, for the Outcasts because “all but two or three gible by the principal. Several play- first time, they played Plainfield. of them were ineligible (for scholas- ers played against South Orange de- Westfield Blue Devil Girls Edge The 1901 squad had only 12 mem- tic reasons) and they went through spite the Board of Education’s order bers, but went 7-0-1, tying North the season’s schedule on their own. In to not play them. The season was Plainfield. place of a ‘W’ they were a big ‘O’ on canceled, although that ban was re- Two years later a new high school, their shirts, paid their own expenses scinded several weeks later, and the J.P. Stevens Volleyball Ladies between Orchard and Walnut streets, and provided their own equipment.” team played Dover and Battin. But opened and was known as Washing- The “city” papers noticed what was due to injuries the Board then can- ton School. Coach Hammie Moffett’s happening and sent “reporters and celed the remainder of the season. By ALEX LOWE middle and they pass very well. Their Rachel Holt would serve up an ace to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 1907 team produced a 9-1-1 record artists to Westfield to get the story and The Board then had another change serving has improved since then.” cut the deficit to 15-10. Trailing 18- and was crowned the champion of make sketches of the Outcasts. They of heart and allowed the team to play Westfield roared out to a fast start The time out seemed to work won- 13, Westfield would run off five then survived an extended dry spell Union County, since its one loss was were the most talked-about, best-pub- Plainfield, which won 19-0. ders for the Blue Devils as they went straight points to tie the game at 18- to North Plainfield. The Blue and licized and most colorful 11 to ever The 1915 season saw coaches Ira before rallying for a straight set (25- on to score the next three points to 18 forcing JP Stevens into a timeout. 22, 25-23) victory over JP Stevens, in White clinched the title with a win represent Westfield.” Huber and Bill Beard take over but, take a 22-18 lead and regained strate- The break did not serve the visitors After the season the Outcasts “re- after spending $10 for the book “How its season opening match held on gic control of the first game before as well as it had Westfield in the first September 4 at Westfield High School. HS SPORT SHORTS: turned a nice amount to the (athletic) to Play Football” by coaching legend prevailing 25-22. game. The Blue Devils took their first association treasury from gate re- Pop Warner, the team struggled to a Stephanie Borr had six kills, while Still the JP Stevens’ run was not lead of the second game at 20-19 Lindsay Miller contributed 17 assists Ridge Tops Blue Devils 4-5 record. over. The Hawks jumped out all over after JP Stevens’ Echo Wang netted a Things began to turn around the to pace the Blue Devil effort. Rachel Westfield early in Game 2 as they return. The Blue Devils would not In Girls Soccer, 3-0 Soccer Raiders Blank Holt served up three aces on the day. following year when Hub Stine be- built a 13-5 lead. The sequence was relinquish the lead from there. Up 24- The Ridge High School girls soc- JP Stevens Boys, 5-0 came the new coach. Yes, that’s the “Lindsay had a big game for us part of a 26-11 burst stretching back 23, Borr nailed the winner on a cross- today,” said Blue Devil Head Coach cer team shutout the visiting Westfield The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High same Hub Stine who has a football to the mid point of Game 1. court kill for a 25-23 victory. Blue Devils, 3-0, in the season opener field named after him in Plainfield, Beverly Torok. “Rachel Holt also came “There are always going to be peaks School boys soccer team got off on “Simply put we just missed our on September 5. Amanda Cox, Shan- the right foot with a 5-0 opening where he spent nearly four decades up with a couple of big serves for us.” and valleys in volleyball,” said Torok. opportunities,” said JP Stevens Head The Lady Blue Devils got out of non Keefe and Chrissy Weyrauch each season triumph over JP Stevens at after leaving Westfield. “That is a big part of the game when Coach Anthony White. “We saw scored a goal for the Red Devils. During Stine’s tenure, things in the blocks fast building to a 12-5 lead you have to withstand the other team’s Scotch Plains on September 5. The 1- Westfield in the summer league so we Goalkeeper Liz Brucia made nine 0 Raiders scored all five of their goals New Jersey sports had changed. Dur- against JP Stevens. After Borr deliv- run. I would have liked it if we could knew that they liked to tip the ball a ered an ace to make it 19-9, the Blue saves for Westfield, while Samantha in the first half. ing the 1918-19 school year, the New have kept their rally to a minimum lot so we worked hard on defending Carney made three for Ridge. Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Devils seemed well on their way to but we just need to do a better job of Alex Guevara notched one goal against the middle tip. They really and one assist, while Jordan Cimring, Association (NJSIAA) was formed. racking up an easy win in their opener. that in the future.” did not use it as much today as we Westfield 0 0 0 Ridge 2 1 3 Now there would be age limits, orga- But not so fast. The visiting Hawks Westfield began to claw back into Jake Longo, Ari Rosenzweig and thought they would.” Jonathan Schwab each netted a goal. nized leagues, and schedules. But would reel off nine straight points to the second game aided by some sloppy Lizzy Sottung contributed eight Reading is Good For You cut the lead to 19-18, forcing Coach Pat Ellman, Zach Halma, Julian WHS, which had been in the new Elm play by their guests. The Blue Devils service points and had seven digs for Street building since 1916, continued Torok to call a time out. pulled to within 15-8 after JP Stevens’ Korduba and Ryan Peterson added the Blue Devils. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN capturing first, Summit taking sec- co-captain Connie Wu, who played Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ond and Kent Place placing third. first singles in 2013. Senior co-cap- As far as Westfield High School “There is a lot of potential on this tain Maddie Levy, who was third in girls tennis goes, the fall of 2014 was team, however, we won’t know ex- the UCT last year at second doubles, a difficult one, but this year’s Lady actly where we stand until we start will team with either junior Sarah Blue Devils plan a return to a winning playing other teams. Union County is Schneider or senior Maria Nemeth at tradition. going to be very competitive this sea- the same position. Sophomore Olivia “We have had a really good pre- son and I think we are right in the Cardinale could also experience play- season. The girls are working hard. mix. It’s going to be very challenging ing time. They are committed to playing tennis but I think these girls as they start to “We have experience returning to the right way. They are focused. They come together can produce very good our team and We added some new are setting goals. They are committed results,” Coach Varhley said. “We faces. We have first singles as a re- to doing whatever they can to bring could be a strong team, but we need to turning starter. Last year’s second back the winning tradition for prove it to ourselves.” singles is now playing third singles. Westfield girls tennis,” Blue Devil Returning at first singles is senior Morgan played first doubles last year. Levy and Schneider are back. Connie Wu is back. She took off for a year and is playing first doubles. We’ve added a ninth grader, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Rachel Rothenberg, is now BASHING AGAINST A HUGE LINE...The Raider running back attempts to bash through the huge HUN School line playing second singles.,” during a quad scrimmage with Cranford, Carteret, HUN and the Raiders at Cranford on August 28. Coach Varhley said. “We are still playing with combina- CAPTAINS — BRYANT, DePAOLA, LORUSSO, WENDEL tions at second doubles.” This year, the competi- tion for the UCT title may be even stiffer than last year. “From what I’ve heard Raider Footballers’ Focus Is from other coaches, Oak Knoll is going to be very strong. Kent Place has a couple of new players added Understand ‘Team’ Concept to their team. Summit is re- turning a lot of players. By DAVID B. CORBIN games, qualified for the NJSIAA play- ability, will be a wide receiver. Senior Scotch Plains and New Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times offs and finished with a 3-7 record. Jack DeFouw will also be behind Providence are going to be Team mentality, team concept is The schedule has not changed and center. tough. It’s about six teams the primary focus of this year’s Scotch this year’s Raiders must face it with- “Taylor is going to find himself at deep and I think it’s Plains-Fanwood High School foot- out super running backs Kobe White, wide receiver and quarterback and anybody’s tournament to ball team that has a large number of who amassed 1,174 yards and 12 with Jack DeFouw emerging to play win this year,” Coach returning players but also has gradu- touchdowns, and Emendo Thomas, quarterback, Jack can throw the foot- Varhley said. ated several very talented individu- who rushed for 638 yards, including ball and start spreading us out. We’ve The road to the sectional als. six touchdowns. worked in the flats, we’ve worked a title could also be a bumpy “This is the best ‘team’ we’ve had. “Losing Kobe White and Emendo lot on the deep balls. Marquel is a one. We’ve had some great athletes who Thomas is a big loss to replace. The legitimate deep threat and Jack can “From what I understand, were driven by selfish motivation. only guy we are looking at to be a get the ball to him. Jack can keep Ridge is returning a lot of This is a selfless team. This is a group home run hitter for us is Marquel people honest and we can still run players, their first and sec- of guys who want to be together. Taylor. He can score from all over the that read option,” Coach Stack said. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ond singles players and their They understand the ‘team’ mental- field. But what we found this summer Senior running back Ben Powell BLUE DEVIL VARSITY TENNIS...Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Connie Wu, first doubles team. JP ity,” Raider Head Coach Jon Stack is that we have these guys who can and junior fullback Vinnie Ruzek, Rachel Rothenberg and Kyla Bleich; back row, Rebecca Sisto, Maria Nemeth, Julia Morgan, Stevens is returning a bunch said. give us the four, five-yard gain,” Coach along with senior tight end Van Maddie Levy, Olivia Carnivale and Sarah Schneider. of players. JP Stevens and Last year the Raiders endured a Stack said. Kleemeyer and a host of wide receiv- Ridge, I think, have to be ramped up schedule but endure they Taylor, a senior, will spend time as ers, seniors George Leichtling and Head Coach Matt Varhley said. co-captain Rebecca Sisto, who won the teams to beat in our section then did, as they hung tough in several quarterback but also, with his athletic CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Last year, the Blue Devils’ first the UCT third singles title her fresh- after that, us and Bridgewater. We singles player opted to sit out the man season. Freshman Rachel have some very competitive teams,” season to focus on academics, so ev- Rothenberg has secured the second Coach Varhley said. erybody had to move up a rung in the singles slot and junior Kayla Bleich, The Lady Blue Devils’ season did face of a very competitive group of who played second singles last year, begin in a very competitive manner OLDWELL ANKER Union County opponents. Instead of will occupy the third singles slot. by hosting South Brunswick in a 4-1 C B placing No. 1 or No. 2 in the Union Senior co-captain Julia Morgan, a win on September 4 then by having a & County Tournament (UCT), the Blue UCT first doubles champion in 2013, showdown with the Oak Knoll Roy- E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE Devils finished fourth with Oak Knoll will team at first doubles with senior als in Summit on September 9. SCHETELICH QB, FRIES LINE, NIKO LB, NORTON FGs Cougar Footballers Focusing On Doing Little Things Right By DAVID B. CORBIN Last year the Cougars did almost Everybody on every team is going to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times everything right and it paid off when know where they are at and where Doing the little things right, espe- they shattered most school records they are going. It’s a lot of responsi- cially in a sport that requires all 11 with wins in a regular season (9-0), bility for those guys but I know they players on the field to execute prop- most points scored (454) in a season are going to be up for the task,” Coach erly at the same time is a primary and finished 11-1, losing only in the Rosenmeier said. focus of this year’s Cranford High North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 In addition to Schetelich and Fries School football team that has a large championship game to Parsippany on offense, senior Joe Norton will be number of returning veterans but also Hills at Metlife Stadium. mostly at wide receiver, senior Sean numerous first-year varsity starters. Among the athletes, who are ex- Leonard will be in the slot and junior “They have set high goals for them- pected to set a winning pace are se- Brian McGovern will be at tailback. selves and the coaches set high goals niors Will Fries (right guard/defen- Seniors Kevin Doran and Mike for them, but they are going to have to sive tackle), who has committed to Bellrose will be at left guard and work hard every single day. Every- Penn State and quarterback Jack center, respectively. body tries on game day, but it’s what Schetelich, who has committed to “We have guys who have played they do during the week that really Villanova. well already. And they are going to counts,” Cougar Head Coach Erik “We got two guys with Division I have to step up and improve. Guys Rosenmeier stressed. scholarships that we expect a lot from. 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Page 14 Thursday, September 10, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Raider Footballers’ Focus Is on Team Concept CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Donald Jones, and sophomores DJ in the Snapple Bowl this summer. returns and Etkins will be with him Johnson and Jumar Elkins, will add “Much like we lost Kobe and on kickoff returns. Taylor will handle to the offensive punch. Emendo, Kevin Maxwell and An- the punting, while senior Matt Heath “Everybody understands we got to drew Ciccarino did a great job for us will work kickoffs, field goals and get that five-yard gain. We are not last year. The two of them had over PATs. juking people. We are trying to get a 225 tackles last year,” Coach Stack “We are looking for long snappers vertical cut, get our shoulders square. pointed out. right now. Return wise, Ben Powell is Hopefully we will start breaking Wendel and Bryant will be at de- a sure-handed kick returner. Just catch them,” Coach Stack said. fensive end, Mozie, DePaola and jun- it! Don’t let it hit the ground! And But a well-coordinated offensive ior Yusef Wheeler will be at defensive Ben is fearless when it comes to that. line would be necessary for that suc- tackle. Senior captain Giancarlo Kicking is a work in progress. We did cess. Senior captains Jalen Bryant Lorusso will be at middle linebacker, pick up Matt Heath, who we think is and Ed DePaola will occupy, respec- while seniors Joe Annicchiarico and a very good kicker. We are looking to tively, the left and right tackle posi- Ruzek will be outside linebackers. find the extent of his range. I think he tions. Junior Izu Mozie and senior Powell and Etkins will be at safety, is going to give us good work on captain Jason Wendel will play left while seniors Aaron McGriff and kickoffs and extra points,” Coach and right guard, respectively, and jun- Jones will be the corners. Stack said.

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By ALEX LOWE ing to the starting line-up this season.” Wasserman. “Obviously Olivia and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Scotch Plains-Fanwood heads into Sophia have a lot of chemistry to- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High the season without any real star in gether. They’ve beaten every pos- School girls’ varsity tennis coach Gary waiting. Instead they have a deep sible combination we could put out Wasserman will go to battle in 2015 group of young players all looking to there.” with a young lineup but it is one that build on last year’s experience. The Junior Maggie Richard will head earned its stripes in battle last season. one exception to that rule comes in the second doubles team with either With three seniors, five juniors and a sophomore Gauri Deshpande who is senior Liz Kaminoff or junior sophomore, who is slated to carry the already projected at first singles. Alexandra Shapiro. Nikitha Nirmal mantle at first singles, this Raider “Gauri has a solid game,” said also figures into the mix. team would seem to be lacking in Wasserman. “She does not have a big Without any returning All-County David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times experience. But appearances can be popping serve but she is very consis- players, Scotch Plains-Fanwood does BRINGING DOWN A HUN...A Raider defender, No. 24, brings down a HUN School receiver during the scrimmage with deceiving. tent. She frustrates her opponents. not have the benefit of an experienced Cranford, Carteret, Hun and the Raiders at Cranford on August 28. In 2014, with an even younger team, She is clearly our best player.” star to provide points. Yet with a team the Raiders posted a 14-7 overall Junior Sophia DiIorio will handle returning all of its young players from ior Brian Taylor will be at center. “Now we have a defensive line that The Raiders will host Plainfield in mark. They finished a strong sixth in second singles. As a sophomore last last season’s pretty successful cam- “We are so proud how much they is controlling gaps for us. That was the season opener this Saturday, Sep- the Union County Tournament be- season DiIorio had a pair of key late paign there is reason to hope that one have been able to learn. We have been one of the issues we had, that we had tember 12, at 2:30 p.m. then will hind Oak Knoll, Kent Place, Summit, season wins over opponents from New or another will break out. If not, then able to hit the ground running. We an undisciplined defensive line. Ben travel to Westfield on Saturday, Sep- Westfield and Governor Livingston Providence and Westfield. the team will need a balanced effort feel that we have been able to add Powell has emerged to be a very good tember 19, to face the Blue Devils at with five sophomores gaining valu- Madison Dieu returns for her se- from everyone to survive in a confer- more blocking schemes. Last year safety. We think that we have some 1:00 p.m. able court time along the way. With nior season and is slated to compete ence filled with good teams. they were all first year players. Now good young linebackers that are good the return of a key player to the line- at third singles. Last year Dieu earned “I believe the county powers will they are all back,” Coach Stack said. blitzers, good in coverage. It’s nice to Varsity Football up this year, it can be said that while Watchung Conference Honorable be Oak Knoll and Kent Place,” said “What we have seen is four of these have Giancarlo back. This will be his Head Coach: Jon Stack the Raiders are still very young they 9/12 Plainfield H 2:30 PM Mention. Wasserman. “Our team is not made guys squatting 500-lbs. They are third year starting at middle line- 9/19 Sat Westfield A 1:00 PM are also battle tested. As mentioned earlier, senior Olivia up of a dominant player, but the way strong, they are coachable and we backer. They understand what their 9/26 Sat Ridge H 1:00 PM “I have my entire team back from Tumsuden will be back after suffer- we will win this season is by consis- think they are going to win some job is. If they do their job, they will be 10/3 Sat No.HunterdonH 2:30 PM last year with the exception of Jordan ing an ACL injury last year. She will tent play from all the starters.” battles on the line.” a better team,” Coach Stack said. 10/9 Fri Linden A 7:00 PM Stein,” said Coach Wasserman. “Last 10/16 Fri Montgomery A 7:00 PM team with junior Sophia Tumsuden at Scotch Plains Fanwood hosted Defensively, the Raiders must fill Field position is very important 10/24 Sat Immaculata H 2:00 PM year captain Olivia Tumsuden was out first doubles. Governor Livingston on September 9 the shoes of Kevin Maxwell and An- and strong special teams are needed. 10/30 Fri Warren Hills A 7:00 PM with a torn ACL but she will be return- “My doubles team is strong,” said at LaGrande courts in Fanwood. drew Ciccarino, who performed well Powell is expected to handle the punt 11/7 Sat Phillipsburg H 2:30 PM

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By DAVID B. CORBIN had two other teammates, Ryan Siegel niors Campbell and Siegel, and jun- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and Alex Campbell, finish in the top- ior Givelber but also have a number Preparing early may be the path 10 at third and ninth, respectively. of fine competitors in their 89 strong road to success for this year’s But they received an awakening at team. Campbell, Siegel and seniors Westfield High School boys cross- the Union County Tournament when Nick Antonelli and Alex Hall have country team. a very strong Summit Hilltopper been selected as team captains. “We’ll cut our teeth in some squad edged the Blue Devils, 39-45, “Our top guys include seniors Nick invitationals in September to be ready for top honors. Although Russo re- Antonelli, Alex Campbell, Alex Hall, for championship time in October corded a personal record time it was Ryan Siegel and Matt Baker; juniors and November,” Blue Devil Head not enough to beat out Hilltopper Gabe Givelber, Jake Triarsi and Coach Chris Tafelski said. standout Leland Jones who crossed Aditya Singh; sophomores Ryan

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like Kevin Doran and Sean Leonard, are juniors Sean Bryson (tailback), It is expected that the offensive will Niko Cappello and Joe Norton. These Ryan Bakie (slot), Tom DiMartino be clicking once again this season. are experienced guys,” said (center) and linemen John Weston, “I think we will be more balanced. Rosenmeier. “If we are going to play Anthony Ramirez and James Burke. We’ve always been a heavy run team, good, they can’t play the same as they “The kids worked really hard in the but I think we have the ability to have did last year. They have to play better. weight room. We have some guys some success in the passing game We are looking for that leadership with a lot of experience, but we also that we haven’t emphasized in the from the guys who have played and going to have some seniors who are past and we are looking to emphasize we are looking for guys that haven’t going to have to step up and play for that this year,” Coach Rosenmeier played but we think have the talent to the first time and we expect them to said. step up.” do well. Guys like Paul Esposito on An asset to the offensive attack Seniors stepping in for the first the offensive and defensive line, Dylan could be Norton, who was best known time on offense will be wide receiv- Grady, Lucas Ramadan, Chris last year for his booming kickoffs ers Chris Szekeres and Will Budries, Szekeres,” Coach Rosenmeier said. and field goals. and Paul Esposito and Dylan Grady “We had guys who didn’t start until “Norton’s that kid who can do ev-

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times at right and left tackle, respectively. their senior years but played like vet- erything well. He can kick, plays MOVING TOWARD THE GOAL...A Lady Blue Devil moves the ball towards the opponent’s goal during a scrimmage with Junior Brian Oblachinski will be the erans. I thought that was key to us basketball, baseball, football. He’s Old Bridge a few weeks ago at Kehler Stadium in Westfield. backup quarterback. Also in the mix continuing this success.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

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By ALEX LOWE Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Goldberg, Caroline Yessman, Emma Manning and Rebecca Freedman Adrienne Stack returns for her will look to lead the lineup this sea- 11th season at the helm of the Scotch son. Koederitz will play Setter. Plains-Fanwood High School girls Goldberg will wear the contrasting varsity volleyball program. She will jersey in her role as Libero. Yessman be looking to take the Raider pro- figures to be a presence on the court gram up a notch from their 2014 at her Outside Hitter position. Man- performance that saw them finish ning will look to compete for a spot with a sub .500 overall record. at Middle Hitter and also Opposite Graduation losses were minimal with Hitter. Freedman will contribute as a only three players moving on but Defensive Specialist. they included the setter and two Callen Leahy, Abby Sadel and middle hitters. Kendall Calefati are a trio of juniors David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Still, there is experienced talent who will be in the mix at the Outside returning in Fallon Goldberg and BEING CHASED BY A HUN...A HUN School lineman, No. 52, chases Cougar Hitter spots. Stephanie Ponterio (jr.) quarterback Jack Schetilich as he prepares to pass downfield during the quad Caroline Yessman. Each girl earned and Kelsey Werkheiser (jr.) also fig- scrimmage with Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Carteret and the HUN School. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Honorable Mention on the Confer- ure to see time on the court. Ponterio RIPPING A SHOT AT GOAL...A Lady Blue Devil rips a shot at the Old Bridge ence team last year. Stack knows that may play at Setter. Werkheiser will goal during a preseason scrimmage at Kehler Stadium a few weeks ago. with a fairly youthful lineup this sea- be at Opposite Hitter where she will son her team will have to execute be called upon to block the other Cougars Focus on Little Things precisely in order to compete with teams’ Outside Hitters. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 top level teams like Union Catholic Sophomores Hannah Finan and FH Devils Anticipate Victories and Westfield. “We are a young team very coordinated, he’s slippery and We had excellent special teams last CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 Caraid McGovern are candidates to he’s got excellent hands. He’s not year and we are expecting that again. with three sophomores on the roster,” play at Middle Hitter. Rachel Breit, said Stack. “Communication and be- your traditional wide receiver but he We know that Norton can reach from said Coach MacDonald, who added, off the field.” another sophomore, will line up at can hurt you in the passing game. He forty yards in and if we have to kick ing able to utilize multiple hitters Defensive Specialist. “Junior midfielder Zoe Rader, who Coach MacDonald is also pleased around the court will need to be a knows where he’s supposed to be,” a fifty yarder, we believe we can do was a big part of our defense last with some of her newcomers. “Se- The Raider volleyball season will Coach Rosenmeier pointed out. it,” Coach Rosenmeier said. “We are strength for us.” get under way today, September 10, year, is looking to transition to be a nior midfielder Izzy DePalma has Seniors Kristen Koederitz, Fallon As middle linebacker, Cappello can going to be very aggressive in the big part of our offense this season stepped up and done a lot of off- with a visit to Cranford. Scotch be expected to be a leader on defense, punt game with an opportunity to because of her improved stick work season work this year. She is a solid PUBLIC NOTICE Plains-Fanwood will follow that by along with senior nose tackle Ethan convert on first downs. We expect to and field sense.” presence in the midfield and has hosting the Second Annual Raider Tom, Doran and Fries. Grady and put pressure on people on all three BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Volleyball Tournament on Septem- Junior forward Shannon Devitt got become a confident player and PLANNING BOARD Paul Esposito will be on the ends phases of the game.” limited varsity time last season but is leader. Sophomore Megan Webber ber 12 against several teams from with senior Chris Kiamie and junior The Cougars will open at Warren Notice is hereby given that the planning around Central New Jersey. expected to be a major component will play midfield and forward for board of the Borough of Fanwood after Tom Armstrong in the mix. Other Hills on Friday, September 11, at on offense. us. She is very fast and has solid public hearing on June 24, 2015 granted “It is an eight team tournament” linebackers are senior Ramadan, 7:00 p.m. then will host Somerville “She is strong and athletic and stick work, which will make a great approval for residential side yard to allow said Stack. “All are encouraged to DiMartino and Bryson, junior Patrick on Friday, September 18, at 7:00 p.m. we’re looking for her to be a solid addition to our team. Sophomore for a deck. The property in question is attend and experience a great day of Hoey and sophomore Dylan Budnik. at Memorial Field. owned by Mr. John Deitch at 3 Winfield volleyball!” finisher for us,” Coach MacDonald Evie Miller got some varsity time at Place, Fanwood being Block 77 and Lot 3. Junior Alex Esposito could back up “So far I think we have improved. said. the end of last season and will be a Documents pertaining to this application at nose. McGovern and Szekeres will The coaches always want the kids to Senior forward Alexa Stiles has main part of our defense and midfield are available for public inspection at Bor- be at safety with Budries as a backup. have a sense of urgency to do the made many improvements in the off- this season.” ough Hall during normal business hours. Probitas Verus Honos Bakie and Leonard will be on the little things right then the big things John Deitch season. According to Coach The Blue Devils traveled to 3 Winfield Place corners with Oblachinski in the mix. will take care of themselves. We MacDonald, “We’re looking forward Millburn for their season opener on Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 PUBLIC NOTICE “We have got to play better defense expect to be good. We’ve had a good 1 T - 9/10/15, The Times Fee: $15.30 to her being a positive leader on and September 4. TOWN OF WESFIELD than we’ve had in the preseason. We run and the kids understand that we have guys in there who can play well. can’t take that for granted,” Coach PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SPECIAL MEETING Niko Cappello had over 100 tackles. Rosenmeier said. TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD NOTICE OF LIEN SALE OF PROPERTY Ethan Tom back at the nose. Those FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER MUNICIPAL CHARGES The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Westfield, New Jersey will hold a special are guys who only play defense for Varsity Football Public notice is hereby given that I, Catherine Hendrickson, Collector of Taxes of the Township of Cranford, County of Union, State meeting on September 29, 2015 at us,” Rosenmeier said. “We expect Head Coach: Erik Rosenmeier of New Jersey will sell at public auction on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2015, in the Mayor and Council chambers at the Township 7:30pm in the Council Chambers in the them to be very good. Same thing Municipal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey, at 10:00 o’clock in the morning, or at such later time and place to which 9/11 Fri Warren Hills A 7:00 PM Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, with the rest of the linebacking corps 9/18 Fri Somerville H 7:00 PM said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed to the respective persons whose names are set Westfield, New Jersey to hear and decide opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable against said lands respectively, and we got some big guys up front. 9/25 Fri Roselle H 7:00 PM upon the following application for site plan 10/3 Sat Summit A 2:00 PM in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1 et seq. as computed to the 22nd day of September 2015. approval with c and d variance relief. For- We have an experienced secondary Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of municipal liens chargeable against each parcel 10/9 Fri Voorhees A 7:00 PM mal action may be taken. with Leonard, McGovern and Bakie.” 10/16 Fri Hillside H 7:00 PM of said land assessed as one parcel, together with interest and costs of sale exclusive, however, of the lien for taxes for the year 2014. Special team play is once again Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate of interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to the conclusion Westfield Office Property, LLC, 411 10/23 Fri Del. Valley A 7:00 PM of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property North Avenue, West, Block 3103, Lot 5. expected to be effective. 10/30 Fri Gov. Liv. H 7:00 PM will be resold. Properties for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Township of Cranford at an interest Applicant is seeking preliminary and final “There’s three phases of the game. 11/6 Fri No. Plainfield A 7:00 PM rate of 18%. major site plan approval to demolish the At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with interest and costs. Payments must be in the existing building and construct a new three PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE form of cash, certified check or money order. story mixed use building with retail and BOROUGH OF GARWOOD Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A.58:10-23, 11 et seq.), the Water Pollution parking on the first floor and 20 residential Control Act, (N.J.S.A.58:10A-1 et seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A.13:1K-6 et seq.) In addition, the municipality is units on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Applicant ORDINANCE NO. 15-18 precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any perspective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner is seeking c and d variance relief for the AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND §21-33 (ISSUANCE OF PERMITS; DURA- of operator of the site. rear yard setback, habitable floor area, TION; VISITOR PERMIT; DISPLAY; FEES) AND § 21-37 (SCHEDULE OF The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: sign height, parking space size, number of off-street loading spaces, number of off- RESIDENT PREFERENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONES) IN ARTICLE XIV BLOCK LOT QUALIFIER OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION AMOUNT TYPE street parking spaces, illumination for park- (RESIDENT PREFERENTIAL PERMIT PARKING) IN CHAPTER 21 (VE- 109 4 PEREZ, SOFIA 1592 SPRINGFIELD AVE 261.26 S ing facilities and illumination at the prop- HICLES AND TRAFFIC) AND TO AMEND § 21-8. (TWO-HOUR PARKING) 117 13 MELIADO, DONALD J JR & JACQUELINE V 115 PAWNEE RD 14,312.71 TS erty line. IN ARTICLE I (TRAFFIC AND PARKING) IN CHAPTER 21 (VEHICLES AND 130 40 MORIN, ROBERTA 110 MAKATOM DR 17,083.65 TS TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF GARWOOD TO REVISE 138 9 MC CAFFERY, DENNIS J & ERIN D 455 BROOKSIDE PL 261.15 S Variances, waivers or exceptions from THE RESIDENT PREFERENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONE AND TO 138 12 DI MARCO, PAUL 467 BROOKSIDE PL 249.3 S certain site plan details or relief from re- REVISE THE TWO-HOUR PARKING ZONE BY ADDING ADDITIONAL 164 3 DI GIOVINE, GREGORY A & JANICE M 509 SPRINGFIELD AVE 203.2 S quirements may be sought as appropriate. STREETS TO EACH. 164 6 PLY, KENNETH P & JOANNE C 503 SPRINGFIELD AVE 261.26 S Plans and application are on file in the BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF 175 24 KORN, LISA A 2 WEST END PL 210.34 S office of the Town Engineer, 959 North GARWOOD: 177 9 LASKOWSKI, EDWARD & NANCY 235 NORTH AVE W 2,195.55 T Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and SECTION 1. Article XIV (Resident Preferential Permit Parking) in Chapter 21 (Vehicles 183 8 FELIX, PETER & ANGIE 109 NORTH AVE W 57,485.94 TS may be seen Monday through Friday from and Traffic) of the Code of the Borough of Garwood is hereby amended by amending §21- 183 9.02 KOURTIS, JOHN/SPANAMANOLIS, MICHAEL 109 NORTH AVE W 8,735.71 T 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 33 (Issuance of permits; duration; visitor permit; display; fees) and § 21-37 (Schedule of 183 18 EASTMAN ENDEAVORS LLC 1-3 EASTMAN ST 91.39 S Kathleen A. Nemeth Resident Preferential Parking Zones) as follows: 188 7 GOODFRIEND, DONALD G & MARCIA A 214 HOLLY ST 353.76 S Secretary, Board of Adjustment § 21-33. Issuance of permits; duration; visitor’s permit; display. 197 11 GABEL, ROBERT M 828 SPRINGFIELD AVE 166.36 S 1 T - 9/10/15, The Leader Fee: $33.66 A. Issuance of permits. The Borough Clerk shall issue permits for resident preferential 198 1 REBIMBAS, ROBERT & DIANE 112 PARK DR 166.36 S parking. Applicants for such permits shall be required to present proof of residency and 198 25 JACOBSON, ERIC & DEVINE, JUDY 15 DOERING WAY 271.62 S PUBLIC NOTICE vehicle ownership on said streets in the areas designated as resident preferential parking 203 4 HARRIAT-GRANT, ELAINE 614 RIVERSIDE DR 10,552.01 TS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS zones. 203 21 FIORE, ANDREW, TANIA 87 GLENWOOD RD 200.42 S B. No change. 215 1 CONTRERAS,CARLOS & MARTINEZ,GISELA 510 RIVERSIDE DR 101.61 S NOTICE TO BIDDERS C. No change. 217 5.01 GRAFF, MELANIE 520 CLAREMONT PL 169.18 S NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids D. No change. 218 2 NAUGLE, SEAN J & DARCY L 513 CLAREMONT PL 91.39 S will be received by the Township of Scotch E. Two (2) visitor permits shall be issued to each household in the Resident Preferred 219 3 DAIDONE, ANITA 6 FRANKLIN AVE 4,872.54 TS Plains, in the County of Union, State of Parking Zones for its visitors. Additional visitor permits shall be issued by the Borough 219 15 BUTTELL, MARGARET A 30 HENLEY AVE 130.23 T New Jersey, at the office of the Township Clerk upon request. 222 11 MARINELLI FAMILY IRREVOCABLE TRUST 320 SPRINGFIELD AVE 323.38 S Clerk, Scotch Plains Municipal Building, Visitor permits are nontransferable. 225 6 OLIVER, JOHN M & SARAH 305 CENTRAL AVE 126.94 S 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New F. No change. 256 27 JAROSZ, KEITH B & JACQUELINE A 11 DAVIS ST 170.8 S Jersey, 07076 (ATTN: Bozena Lacina, G. No change. 266 1.03 -C0207— CECERE, CAMILLE M 8 RIVERSIDE DR - UNIT 207 189.81 S Township Clerk) on or before September H. All visitor permits shall be displayed on the driver’s side of the dashboard of the 282 2 DI TRAPANI, MILKA J 502 CASINO AVE 113.49 S 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time or as vehicle in such a manner as to be clearly visible to an officer enforcing parking regulations. 285 8 SISK, EDWARD JOSEPH IV 134 GARDEN ST 169.17 S soon thereafter as the matter may be I. There shall not be any application fee or permit fee to obtain any permit. 300 13 RENNA, NICHOLAS P & DARIAN A 255 BLOOMINGDALE AVE 291.86 S reached, for “Dump Truck Body and § 21-37. Schedule of Resident Preferential Parking Zones. 303 26.02 LASKOWSKI, EDWARD & NANCY 17 BLOOMINGDALE AVE 4,950.29 TS Snow Plow With Hydraulics” in accor- In accordance with the provisions of § 21-34, the following portions of streets and 318 33 MC CARTHY, TERENCE J & PATRICIA 41 JOHN ST 261.26 S dance with the Specifications and Infor- roadways of the Borough of Garwood are designated as resident preferential parking 320 2 -C01— A I REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LLC 409 NORTH AVE E UNIT C01 8,920.78 T mation to Bidders prepared by the Town- zones: 320 2 -C02— A I REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LLC 409 NORTH AVE E UNIT C02 7,622.38 T ship. At that time and place, such bids will Street Side Location 320 9 WOLFE, JAMES & SHIRLEY 16 ELIZABETH AVE 209.01 S be publicly opened and read aloud. No Anchor Place Both Between North Avenue and Second Avenue 320 58 JUBIN, FRANK R & CIRILA A 223 SAILER ST 9,002.19 TS bids shall be received other than at the Cedar Street Both Between North Avenue and Fourth Avenue 320 61 BARANOWSKI, DAVID J & LIONORE 215 SAILER ST 397.65 S time and place herein designated for their Center Street Both Between Willow Avenue and Spruce Avenue 322 11 SCHMUTTER, MARY J 22 ADAMS AVE 200.57 S receipt, unless mailed to the Township East Street Both Between South Avenue and Spruce Avenue 332 1 -C030A— FEUCHTBAUM, JASON 30A PARKWAY VILLAGE 169.18 S Clerk for receipt at the designated time Myrtle Avenue Both Between West Street and Oak Street 332 1 -C030E— POWERS, MICHAEL 30E PARKWAY VILLAGE 169.18 S and place. North Maple Street Both Between North Avenue and Fourth Avenue 333 2 HORAN LUMBER & COAL 500 NORTH AVE E 45,840.51 TS Copies of the Bid Documents may be North Oak Street Both Between North Avenue and Fourth Avenue 334 9 LINDEN, DONALD & JOANNE 16 CARPENTER PL 98.4 S obtained during regular business hours Second Avenue Both Between the Cranford Border and N. Maple Street 401 1 RAQUELL INC 114 SOUTH AVE W 91.39 S from the Township Clerk upon payment of South Oak Street Both Between South Avenue and Spruce Avenue 403 66 HUTCHERSON, EVA & GLOVER, ADAM 40 JOHNSON AVE 184.74 S $25 for each complete set of documents, Third Avenue Both Between the Cranford Border and N. Maple Street 404 4 COHEN, MARTIN T & THERESA PRISCO 127 NEW ST 182.35 S which sum is non-refundable, beginning Walnut Street Both Between Second Avenue and Fourth Avenue 406 11 DURKIN, MICHAEL 107 BESLER AVE 167.78 S September 8, 2015. Written questions re- West Street Both Between South Avenue and Spruce Avenue 407 4 ACKERMAN, MARGARET 221 RANKIN AVE 2,147.81 TS garding the bid specifications may be sub- Willow Avenue Both Between West Street and Oak Street 410 21 OSTENDORF, SHAWN R 12 ROOSEVELT AVE 323.38 S mitted to the Bozena Lacina, Township Winslow Place Both Between North Avenue and Second Avenue 412 13 TUBELLI, ANTHONY & DENISE 132 HILLCREST AVE 240.22 S Clerk, at 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, SECTION 2. §21-8 (Two-hour parking) in Article I (Traffic and Parking) in Chapter 21 417 9 BRYSON, JOSEPH & BARBARA 47 BURNSIDE AVE 197.4 S New Jersey 07076 on or before Septem- (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Code of the Borough of Garwood is hereby amended to read 419 4 CAPRA, ANTONIO & NELDA, IVANA 43 HILLCREST AVE 180.75 S ber 11, 2015. as follows: 434 18 BURKE, JAMES T & KELLY R 335 UNION AVE S 2,501.95 T A certified check, cashier’s check or bid § 21-8. Two-hour parking. 434 37 PERGOLA, FRANK & LINDA 410 LEXINGTON AVE 167.71 S bond in the amount of ten per cent (10%) A. No change. 437 4 ESKA, DOROTHY J, LAURIE A 35 ROGER AVE 9,993.64 TS of the bid, but in no case in excess of two B. No person shall park any vehicle, other than one displaying a residential parking 454 3 GROSSMITH, RONALD & LORI 37 GEORGIA ST 314.19 S thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), permit issued in accordance with § 21-31, et seq., on the following streets for more than 454 13 VELTRE, PIETRO & KERRI A 4 BRAEMAR CIR 355.97 S must be submitted with the bid guarantee- two hours duration between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday through 486 30 MC DONOUGH, CHRISTOPHER & COLEEN 18 RETFORD AVE 202.03 S ing that if a contract is awarded, the bidder Friday, holidays excluded: 487 12 LAURIE, ROBERT & JENNIFER 14 GROVE ST 169.18 S shall execute the contract. Bidders must Name of Street Side Location 491 23 CAETANO, HELDER & SUSANA/VICENTE, J 367 WALNUT AVE 242.26 S also submit a Consent of Surety with the Anchor Place Both Between North Avenue and Second Avenue 492 4 MENDES, EUGENIO & SHIRLEY 413 WALNUT AVE 253.68 S bid, wherein the Surety agrees to furnish a Cedar Street Both Between North Avenue and Fourth Avenue 495 8 LOWELL, ELLEN 203 LEHIGH AVE N 5,151.68 TS performance bond if the Bidder is awarded Center Street Both Between Willow Avenue and Spruce Avenue 505.01 1 -C0112— O’KEEFE, BEVERLY 112 LINCOLN PARK E 183.06 S the contract. East Street Both Between South Avenue and Spruce Avenue 505.01 1 -C0309— CIESLIK, KARIN 309 LINCOLN PARK E 183.06 S The successful bidder shall be required Myrtle Avenue Both Between West Street and Oak Street 505.01 1 -C0312— CAVALIERE, CHRISTOPHER 312 LINCOLN PARK E 179.98 S to submit a Performance Bond in a sum North Maple Street Both Between North Avenue and Fourth Avenue 505.02 1 -C0402— RICE, ALYSON W 402 LINCOLN PARK E 179.98 S equal to one hundred per cent (100%) of North Oak Street Both Between North Avenue and Fourth Avenue 515 4 HARDER, JAMES 18 BURCHFIELD AVE 187.44 S the full amount of the contract. Such Per- Second Avenue Both Between the Cranford Border and N. Maple Street 515 14 SEEDORF, ROBERT 127 THOMAS ST 169.18 S formance Bond must be furnished by the South Oak Street Both Between South Avenue and Spruce Avenue 517 16 JAKUBOS, RICHARD J 511 ELM ST 166.36 S successful bidder simultaneously with the Third Avenue Both Between the Cranford Border and N. Maple Street 526 8 WASOWSKI, STANLEY J 165 LEHIGH AVE N 155.13 S delivery of the executed contract. Walnut Street Both Between Second Avenue and Fourth Avenue 547 7 MONTES, DAVID JEFFERSON & REBECCA 45 MENDELL AVE 5,414.79 TS Bidders are required to comply with the West Street Both Between South Avenue and Spruce Avenue 554 66 BANK OF AMERICA N A 35 MYRTLE ST 169.18 S requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. Willow Avenue Both Between West Street and Oak Street 555 11 SANTELLA, RAYMOND W % KOZKOWSKI, A 45A MYRTLE ST 2,241.57 T and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and all other appli- Winslow Place Both Between North Avenue and Second Avenue 571 5 MATLOSZ, PAWEL 214 DIETZ ST 235.57 S cable statutes, laws or regulations. SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby 572 10 SERSON, CHRISTOPHER 610 HORY ST 5,206.99 T Bidders are required to submit a valid repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. 574 13 FORTUNATO, VINCENT 107 MYRTLE ST 187.2 S Business Registration Certificate from the SECTION 4. If any portion of this ordinance shall be determined to be invalid, such 576 2 J D CUBED INC % FRIERI, JOHN R 777 WALNUT AVE 10,661.70 T State of New Jersey Department of Trea- determination shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of said ordinance. 576 8 CECI, ANDREW J & LINDA J 759 WALNUT AVE 156 S sury, Division of Revenue. SECTION 5. This ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication in 593 2 GONCALVES, VICTORINO & FERNANDA 3 PHILLIPS ST 537.83 S Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed accordance with law, and after the posting of appropriate signs. 595 9 MAYERS, DOROTHEA R 412 CENTENNIAL AVE 489.48 S envelope addressed to the Township Clerk, SECTION 6. The Chief of Police is hereby authorized and directed 597 8 FAREZ, CARLOS B 42 CRANFORD TERR 193.97 S bearing the name and address of the bid- 599 1 WISEMAN, STEVE & DOLORES 501 CENTENNIAL AVE 105.38 S NOTICE der, upon which shall be designated: 599 12 MILES, CRAIG & MAUREEN 7 BUCHANAN ST 169.18 S “Dump Truck Body and Snow Plow Notice is hereby given that Ordinance No. 15-18, was introduced and passed on first 599 18 PLACENCIA, AMADO 503 CENTENNIAL AVE 219.33 S With Hydraulics” reading at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the County 604 3 VALDIVIA, NANCY D 6 BUCHANAN ST 134.83 S The Township reserves the right to re- of Union, State of New Jersey, held on the 8th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2015, and that 608 16 BROWN, RANDY E & MARIA E 3 HAYES ST 246.51 S ject any and all bids under the provisions of Ordinance No. 15-18, will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at the 611 14 CAMMAROTA, JOSEPH 22 RAMAPO RD 9,986.57 TS N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2. meeting of said Borough Council to be held at its meeting room in the Municipal Building, 618 17 LAPOLLA, KATHLEEN & MEGHAN 12 ONEIDA PL 98.76 S By Order of the Township of Scotch 403 South Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey, on the 22nd DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2015, at 622 4 LA QUALIA, RONALD 133 MOHAWK DR 100.4 S Plains, in the County of Union and State of 7:15 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said matter can be heard, at which time and place all 625 8 WINTER, JOHN W II & PATRICE A 17 COLIN KELLY ST 453.66 S New Jersey. persons who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard 627 7 GREGORY, GARY D & RENEE I 4 MOHAWK DR 199.3 S Alexander Mirabella concerning the same. 644 16.01 DYMITRYSZYN, PAUL J & ALEXANDRA 599 RARITAN RD 623.84 S Municipal Manager ATTEST: T-Property Taxes W-Water S-Sewer E-Electric O-Other A-Sp Assmnt 1-Misc 2-Board Up 3-Demolition Bozena Lacina Christina Ariemma Catherine Hendrickson, Collector of Taxes Township Clerk Municipal Clerk 4 T - 08/27, 09/03, 09/10 & 09/17/15, The Leader Fee: $1135.28 1 T - 9/10/15, The Times Fee: $63.75 1 T - 9/10/15, The Leader Fee: $165.24 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 10, 2015 Page 19 Recent Home Sales For more info see: Letters to the Editor http://clerk.ucnj.org/UCPA/DocIndex CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 CLASSIFIEDS

Westfield: 08/10/15 Richard and Robin Gasson to Mat- We Cannot Afford to Send Same HELP WANTED HOUSE FOR SALE thew J. and Toni D. Deis, 748 Norgate, Jennifer and Jacob Buurma to Amy $999,000. Rubber Stamp Politicians to Trenton Opportunity for disciplined, detail Newly Renovated Colonial home, M. Eisenstein and Alan M. Weinberg, oriented, individual to learn the Herbert Ave. Fanwood, NJ. Alan E. and Stephanie Silber to I sincerely hope that you and your pay an honest day’s wage. 731 Warren Street, $710,500. Rajeev and Kathryn Virmani, 851 land surveying profession. Must 3 Bedrooms, Two full baths, New Ronald L. Rasmussen to Westfield family have enjoyed a great summer This year, we need to hold Demo- be able to work outdoors in all Kitchen and appliances, hardwood Willow Grove Road, $1,185,000. and are now prepared for the upcom- crats Linda Stender, Jim Kennedy and I Realty LLC, 414 Westfield Avenue, Bin Teng and Linda Huimin N. weather with extensive walking. flooring throughout, living rm, $400,000. ing school year, college semester or Jerry Green accountable for their 115 Dining rm, Family rm, unfinished Teng to Brian O’Hara and Adriana the peace and quiet of an empty nest. tax increases and failed policies which Part of the work week will be inside Two River Bancorp / The Town Garcia O’Hara, 112 East Grove Street, basement, radiator heating Bank of Westfield to Flat Iron Realty, I have spent the summer out visiting have made New Jersey one of the least learning Auto-Cad and survey $475,000. calculations. system, large yard with new patio LLC, 44 Elm Street, $999,000. with people in our community to learn affordable states in our country. and a detached single car garage. P.D. Property Management, LLC more about their struggles, frustra- This year, we need to hold Demo- Must be proficient in reading and Alan D. and Nancy R. Smith to to Eric and Soraya Chafetz, 120 Eliza- (973) 830-0193 Timothy P. and Lori R. Terry, 518 tions and priorities. What I have learned crats Linda Stender, Jim Kennedy and speaking English. beth Avenue, $785,000. is disheartening, but not without hope. Jerry Green accountable to the school Tremont Avenue, $1,430,000. Michael Mahoney, LLC to Brian Willing to continue their formal FOR RENT Arthur and Jacqueline O’Brien to What many of you have told me is that children of New Jersey for their ongo- education at company expense. and Olga Bottini, 127 Harow Road, our state, with its high taxes and lack ing school funding fiasco, which only Everything NEW: Beautifully built James G. and Cathy E. Cahill, 809 $1,080,000. in 2015 multi-family units. One Harding Street, $650,000. of good paying jobs, is quickly be- serves to enrich their donors while Resumes to Richard H. and Karen E. Maly to coming unaffordable for your family failing to improve the quality of edu- [email protected] and two bedrooms available for Gentemp, LLC to Raul J. Valentin Keith A. and Alex M. Linden, 412 rent respectively at $1,250 and and Jennifer M. Braterman, 1001 and neighbors. The result, unfortu- cation for the least among us. Otisco Drive, $686,000. nately, is that New Jersey is the highest It will not be easy and unfortunately, HELP WANTED $1,600 in Fanwood NJ, close to Harding Street, $1,350,000. Marisa L. Meola to Premier De- transportation, hardwood floors, Robert A. and Michelle C. Pulciani exodus state in our country. nothing will change without your help. Small Westfield law firm sign Custom Homes, LLC, 621 Green I do believe that we can fix these But without your help, the results will large rooms: Spacious open to Chase and Kelly Butler, 642 Sum- Briar Court, $475,000. specializing in trusts and estates concept LR/DR, Kit, Bth (1 or 2) mit Avenue, $766,000. problems and make New Jersey an be the same as they have been for the seeks full time paralegal/ Steven A. Lee and Julie E. Tarr to affordable place to live and raise a last 20 years. Taxes will continue to go bedrooms with parking, backup Kevin and Julie Knuettel to Daniel Nishith Nedungadi and Ishrat administrative assistant able to generator and laundry on W. and Lea M. Gates, 403 Beechwood family again…but I need your help! up uncontrollably, jobs will continue to provide bookkeeping, IT support, Rangwala, 212 Roger Avenue, We cannot afford to send the same leave the state and New Jersey will no premises! Tenant controls and Place, $556,000. $625,000. with knowledge of Word and Excel. pays for all utilities. 1.5 month rubber stamp politicians…who con- longer be an option for many to live and Good communication skills a must. sistently double down on the failed raise their family. security, credit/employee veri- Please e-mail resume to fication, and small application fee. Recent Posts Online policies of tax increases…whose self It’s time we send politicians like [email protected]. serving focus is on enriching them- Linda Stender, Jim Kennedy and Jerry Call (908) 354 3040 x230 for www.goleader.com/news selves at our expense…and who seem Green home…not back to Trenton. HOUSEKEEPER/CLEANER any questions or to set-up an not to care, back to Trenton for one They have proven time and again that Housekeeper/cleaner of Polish appointment to see this Item 2015-09-05 Garwood – The Warinanco Park in the Boat House more day. either they don’t understand how to descent with over 15 years breathtaking new building. Garwood Lions Club has extended area. Hayrides beginning at 6:30 pm This year, we need to hold Demo- fix the problems…or, they don’t re- experience. Recently completed an invitation to all borough senior and run until 9:30 p.m. Tickets are crats Linda Stender, Jim Kennedy ally care enough to try. 3-year commitment taking care of MOVING SALE - WESTFIELD citizens to attend the annual “Lions available at three locations: Week- and Jerry Green accountable to the With your vote on November 3rd, an elderly gentleman. I can help Club Senior Citizens Picnic” which days from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the unemployed New Jerseyans for their you can help me make the changes 1246, Summit Avenue with house cleaning or elderly care. Fri.9/11 Sat.9/12 9-4 will be taking place on Saturday, Sep- Union County Administration Build- excessive red tape and regulations that are needed in Trenton. Please call Margaret tember 12, at the Garwood Knights ing, Department of Parks and Recre- Washer, Lawn mower, Bike, which force companies and busi- William “Bo” Vastine (732) 510-3161 of Columbus Hall located at the foot ation, 2nd Floor, 10 Elizabethtown nesses to relocate to other states, slash- Kitchen table, Computer table, Love Candidate for Assembly, Dist. 22 Seat, Coffee Tables, Dog crates, of Willow Avenue in Garwood. Serv- Plaza in Elizabeth; Monday, Tues- ing the quantity of honest jobs that Scotch Plains HOUSE CLEANING ing will begin at 12 noon and the day, Wednesday, and Friday at the Beds, Leashes, Collars, Bowls, event will take place rain or shine. Colleen Fraser Building, 300 North Thanks For Successful Sweet Do you need someone to clean Xmas items, China, Dinnerware, The menu will include hamburgers, Avenue East, in Westfield from 8:30 your house, apartment or Condo? Household items, Books, Much hot dogs, corn on the cob, homemade a.m. to 4 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sounds Downtown Jazz Festival Excellent references. more. NO EARLY BIRDS clam chowder, beer on tap, soda and on Thursday; and at Trailside Nature Free Estimates! dessert. Music will be provided for and Science Center, 452 New Provi- The Downtown Westfield Corpo- are always sad to see Tuesday night Zanuza (973) 573-9112 FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE dancing. Admission is free to all dence road, in Mountainside every ration would like to thank all the jazz end, but we look forward to CHILDCARE NEEDED Body By Jake FIRMFLEX Total Garwood seniors. day from noon to 5 p.m. No tickets bands and musicians who performed, seeing everyone again next summer Body Trainer. Complete Workout Item 2015-09-04 Scotch Plains – will be sold at the hayrides. The cost the band selection committee, DWC for a special 20th annual Sweet Nannies - Housekeepers Exercise Machine. Space Saving Watson Coleman Offers Tickets To is $6 for Union County resident and staff and volunteers who made it hap- Sounds Downtown Jazz Festival. BabyNurses Needed Design. Padded Bench. Papal Address To Congress to see $12 for out-of-county participants. pen, the shops and restaurants who Special thanks to the downtown prop- Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time Adjustable Height and Resistence. Pope Francis in person. Entries must Hayrides and Campfires will also be stayed open late, and all the people erty owners which fund the jazz fes- Solid References Required. Perfect For Home or Dorm! be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. held at Trailside Nature and Science who came down to enjoy the music tival through the DWC budget, Beth CALL (732) 972-4090 Excellent Condition, $95. on September 10th. For further de- Center in Mountainside on three Fri- during this summer’s 19th annual Brenner for all her hard work on this www.absolutebestcare.com Call (908) 654-6091 tails and to enter, visit days in October, the 2nd, 9th, and Sweet Sounds Downtown Jazz Festi- event in scheduling the bands and watsoncoleman.house.gov 16th, also running from 6:30 p.m. to val. advertising, Jackson DuMont, DWC DEYCI’S CLEANING SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE Item 2015-09-04 Westfield – Bar- 9:30 p.m. And on Sunday, October 4 Special thanks to the First Baptist summer intern, and Chris Prasek for Are you tired? Let me help you! Church for allowing us to use their working the jazz festival evenings, Experience & Excellent Work TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD bara Burton of the Westfield Histori- at 3:30 p.m. For further information, ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT cal Society will present “Hiking on call the Department of Parks and lawn as a performance venue and for and Jamie Lemberg for social media Residential, Apartments, supplying chairs and restrooms, PNC and website assistance. Commercial, Offices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Appalachian Trail”; Friday, Sep- Recreation at 908-527-4900; or Free Estimates 100% Guaranteed tember 11 at 7:30 p.m. The presenta- Trailside Nature and Science Center Bank for the use of their ‘jazz plaza,’ Sherry Cronin In accordance with the ordinances of the Turning Point Restaurant who pro- References Available Township of Cranford, and the statutes of tion will be held in the Community at 908-789-3670; or visit the Union Downtown Westfield Corp. (908) 510-2542 the State of New Jersey, Notice is hereby Room of the Westfield Municipal County website at www.ucnj.org. vided the use of their sidewalk and served upon you that an application for Building at 425 E Broad Street Item 2015-09-04 Scotch Plains – electricity and the Town of Westfield MS School Board PUBLIC NOTICE development, Application No. ZBA-15- Westfield. Light refreshments, includ- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood March- and the DPW crew under the direc- 017 to be located in Zone R-3, on the tion of Craig Gibson for their assis- Deserves Coverage TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD premises known as the 35 Harvard Road, ing trail mix, will be served. The ing Band will host their 17th Annual CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY Block No 122, Lot No. 13, has been tance including delivering chairs each Dear Leader staff, I wanted to com- submitted by Robert & Christina Lukenda, program is free and open to the pub- Marching Band Festival on Saturday, NOTICE TO BIDDERS lic but there is a suggested contribu- September 19th, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. at week. Trader Joe’s supplied bottled mend you on the recent op ed in 35 Harvard Road, Cranford, New Jersey. tion of $5 per person to help offset SPFHS Varsity Field. The 180-mem- water each week for the bands as well support of candidates challenging Sealed bids for Removal and Transpor- The development is located within 200 as the spectators. Gallery U and the incumbents for local school boards, tation of 2015 Leaf Collection Material for feet of property owned by you and involves costs. For more information, please ber SPFHS Raider Marching Band the Cranford Township Public Works De- and requires the granting of relief from the call the Westfield Historical Society will perform their 2015 show Chance Westfield Art Association cross-pro- especially when many incumbents partment will be received by the Township following requirements of the ordinance so at 908-654-1794 or contact Love – Tales Beneath a Persian Moon moted the event with art shows and run unopposed across Union County. Clerk on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 in as to permit: construction of an in-ground [email protected] under the direction of Mr. Durand refreshments from Mulberry House My name is Jordan Hyman. I grew up Room 108 in the Municipal Building, 8 pool eight feet from the side and rear lot and their Art Association members. in Scotch Plains and have lived in Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey lines of the property at 35 Harvard Road Item 2015-09-04 Scotch Plains – Thomas. The admission for adults at 10:00 am prevailing time. with lot coverage of 41.5% and any addi- 911 Remembrance Service, Friday will be $10, $7 for students and se- Cheri Rogowsky graciously took Mountainside for 8 years. I am one of Specifications and bid proposal forms tional relief that may be required by the 9/11/2015 at 6:30 pm, In memory of niors. Additional information is avail- photos of all of the 36 bands featured two challengers running against two may be obtained in the Office of the Town- Board. those who lost their lives and to honor able at spfmusicboosters.org during the eight-week festival as well incumbents for Mountainside BOE. ship Clerk, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, The Zoning Board will conduct a public as the thousands of people who en- Elections are Nov 3. New Jersey between the hours of 8:00 hearing on this matter on September 21, first responders that gallantly re- Item 2015-09-03 Rahway – Split a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Fri- 2015 at 8:15 p.m. in Room 107 of the sponded to rescue and save lives. Level Concerts presents Michael joyed the festival. According to Sherry I invite The Westfield Leader to day. Cranford Township Municipal Building, 8 911/ Memorial Monument on the McDermott at The Loft at Union Cronin, DWC executive director, “We cover any of our upcoming events or All bid proposals shall be submitted in an Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jer- Alan Augustine Village Green, next County Performing Arts Center. His to interview us for perspectives on opaque sealed envelope clearly marked sey. Any person or persons affected by PUBLIC NOTICE some of the educational issues at REMOVAL AND TRANSPORTATION OF this application will have an opportunity to to Town Hall Scotch Plains, NJ story is the classic tale of survival, 2015 LEAF COLLECTION MATERIAL present any objections to the proposed TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD hand right now in Mountainside. with the bidder’s name, address and tele- development. The Board does, however, Item 2015-09-04 County – Tickets perseverance, love and redemption. BOARD OF EDUCATION are now on sale for this years Autumn On stage, he pours every ounce of Besides our increasingly well known phone number. have the right to exclude repetitious testi- Hayrides and Family Fun Around the himself into the songs and delivers a In accordance with the Open Public debate about the send-receive con- Bidders are required to comply with the mony. Meetings Act P.L. 1975 c. 231, this is to tract with Berkeley Heights, there are requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. All documents relating to this application Campfire. The first event will take sermon of a show that in his own advise that the Open Work Session Meet- and N.J.A.C.17:27. may be inspected by the public Monday place on Friday, September 18, at words is as much for the outcast as it ing of the Cranford Board of Education multiple other concerns in town – The Township reserves the right to re- through Friday between the hours of 8:00 is the congregation. Performance will Board scheduled for Monday, September from our TEP program to financial ject any or all bid proposals as in it judg- a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Planning/Zoning PUBLIC NOTICE take place Sept 19th at 8 p.m. Tickets 21, 2015 at 8:00 P.M. at Lincoln School difficulties to rising taxes – that have ment may be deemed to be in the best Department, Cranford Township Munici- has been canceled. many in Mountainside finally start- interest of the Township of Cranford. The pal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, BOROUGH OF GARWOOD are $22 and can be purchased online, By order of Township also reserves the right to waive Cranford, New Jersey. BOARD OF HEALTH by phone, or at the box office at 1601 Robert J. Carfagno ing to pay close attention. any minor irregularity or technicality. Robert & Christina Lukenda ORDINANCE 01-2015 Irving Street. Box Office: 732-499- Business Administrator Jordan Hyman Tara Rowley 35 Harvard Road Board Secretary Mountainside BOE Candidate Township Clerk Cranford, New Jersey 07016 AN ORDINANCE BY THE 8226 www.ucpac.org 1 T - 9/10/15, The Leader Fee: $13.26 1 T - 9/10/15, The Leader Fee: $30.60 1 T - 9/10/15, The Leader Fee: $38.25 BOARD OF HEALTH, OF THE BOROUGH OF GARWOOD, COUNTY OF UNION AMEND- ING BOH 01-2012 ENTITLED: “GENERAL PROVISIONS, Goods & Services You Need BOARD OF HEALTH” (FOOD ESTABLISHMENT ALTER- ATION FEE) OLIVER A BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ACCENT ELECTRIC HEALTH OF THE BOROUGH OF Family Owned & Operated GARWOOD, as follows: PAVING Section 1. That section CHAPTER 5, · A Full Service Electrical Contractor Driveways • Parking Lots Sanitary Regulations, ARTICLE V, Food · Bucket Truck Service Seal Coating • Railroad Ties and Drink, section 5-13, Licensing; of · Hot Tub Wiring Belgian Block Curbing the Code shall be supplemented as fol- · Electrical Upgrades · AC Wiring Drainage Problems lows: · Phone/Data Systems · Fire Alarms Cement Sidewalks Plan Review (per plan) Lawn Sprinklers · Emergency Generators Retail food establishments (food stores “Serving the area for over 60 years” less than 10,000 square feet) $125.00 Family Owned & Operated www.accentelectriccorp.com Retail food establishments (food stores Fully Insured • FREE Estimates (908) 276-1062 Licensed & Insured 10,000 or more square feet) $300.00 Lic. & Bus. Permit 10029 Restaurants, 1 to 49 seats $100.00 www.Hydro-TekLtd.com Restaurants, 50 or more seats $150.00 908-753-7281 Garwood------908-353-6649 Limited Pre-existing Establishment Alter- ation $75.00 Section 3. That GENERAL ORDI- PAINTING NANCE #BOH 01-2012 be and are hereby 30 Years repealed upon the effectiveness of this ordinance. Experience MARINO’S PAINTING Section 4. If any section, paragraph, “The Neatest Painter Around” subparagraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be adjudged invalid, such • Interior & Exterior Painting adjudication shall apply only to the specific Handyman • Expert preparation & clean-up section, paragraph, clause or provision so • Paper Hanging & Wall Paper Removal adjudged and the remainder of the Ordi- • Sheetrock & Trimwork - Powerwashing nance shall be deemed valid and effective • Deck Repairs & Staining - Driveway Seal Coating immediately after publication in the man- Mr. Reliable ner provided by law. • We Clean Windows & Gutters • Hepa Vacuum Sanding Section 5. This Ordinance shall become Lic. # 13VH01137900 effective immediately after publication in (908) 462.4755 the manner provided by law. 908-688-0481 Notice is hereby given that Ordinance No. BOH01-2015, was introduced and passed on first reading at a meeting of the RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL Board of Health of the Borough of Garwood, in the County of Union, State of New Jer- sey, held on the 20th DAY OF MAY 2015, Recessed Lighting and that Ordinance No. BOH01-2015, will be taken up for further consideration for Service Upgrades final passage at the meeting of said Board BLACK TOP of Health to be held in the Conference Phones & Cable Lines Room, Municipal Building, 403 South Av- PAVING enue, Garwood, New Jersey, on the 16th Additions and Renovations DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2015, at 6:00 p.m., DRIVEWAYS CONCRETE or as soon thereafter as said matter can be Member of BBB Builders & Contractors Welcome heard, at which time and place all persons PARKING LOTS BRICK PAVERS who may be interested therein will be given 20 Years in Business NJ Lic # 10421 an opportunity to be heard concerning the 908-889-4422 same. 908.654.0287 • SERVICE CALLS FREE ESTIMATES ATTEST: Kathleen J. Wierzbinski Garwood Board of Health Secretary 1 T - 9/10/15, The Leader Fee: $56.10 Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 • Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 • Call 908-232-4407 • email PDF Ad to [email protected] Page 20 Thursday, September 10, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION 2015 Election Glance Nov. 3 REGION — There are state, county, No Democratic Candidates municipal and school board elections Mountainside BOE (Two seats, each on tap for the New Jersey General 3-yr. terms) Election on Tuesday, November 3. Katie Motz State Assembly (Two seats, 2-yr. Mauro M. Wolfe WESTFIELD Friday, September 4, a resident of terms) each Jordan Hyman Monday, August 31, Vodik the 500 block of Summit Avenue LD 20 Jeane Parker Avagyan, 66, of Fanwood was ar- reported being the victim of a theft Annette Quijano -Dem Garwood Council (Two seats, each rested and charged with driving while from the residence. According to the Jamel Holley-Dem 3-yr. term) intoxicated (DWI) pursuant to a mo- victim, six pieces of jewelry, valued Stephen E. Kozlovich-Rep William Nierstedt -Dem tor vehicle stop in the area of East at $2,363.95, were taken. Roger Stryeski-Rep Ann Tarantino -Dem (withdrew) Broad and Prospect Streets. He was FANWOOD LD-21 Ileen Cuccaro -Rep transported to police headquarters, Wednesday, August 26, Joseph Jill Anne Lazare-Dem Joseph R. Sarno III -Rep processed and released to a respon- Dwor, 34, of Newark was arrested on David Barnett-Dem Garwood BOE (Three seats, each 3- sible adult. an active warrant out of Mendham Jon Bramnick-Rep yr. terms). Only one candidate Monday, August 31, Adrian Sharp following a motor vehicle stop. He Nancy Munoz-Rep Amanda Langston of Port Murray was arrested on an was processed, posted bail and re- LD22 Cranford Committee (One seat, 3- outstanding Bridgewater traffic war- leased. Gerald Jerry Green-Dem yr. term; one seat unexpired term) rant, with bail of $750, pursuant to a Thursday, August 27, Kerry James J. Kennedy-Dem Thomas H. Hannen, Jr. -Dem motor vehicle crash investigation near McDevitt, 52, of Westfield was ar- William Bo Vastine-Rep Michael A. Petrucci-Rep West North Avenue and East Broad rested on an active warrant out of William H. Michelson-Rep Cranford BOE (Three seats, each 3- Street. Sharp was transported to po- Carlstadt following a motor vehicle County Freeholders (Three seats, yr. terms) lice headquarters, processed and re- stop. He was processed, posted bail 3-yr. terms) William B. Hulse leased on posted bail. and released. Alexander Mirabella-Dem Maria Loikith Monday, August 31, Brent W. Monday, August 31, Kyle Harvin, Mohamed S. Jalloh-Dem (One seat, 1-yr. unexpired). Philhower, 28, of Basking Ridge was 39, of Westfield was arrested on an Bruce H. Bergen-Dem Insufficient candidates. arrested on an outstanding Berkeley active warrant out of Plainfield fol- René Dierkes-Rep Summit Mayor (4-yr. term) UBS Ribbon Cutting Heights traffic warrant, with bail of lowing a motor vehicle stop. He was Richard S. Fortunato-Rep Nora G. Radest-Dem $89, pursuant to turning himself in at turned over to Plainfield police. Joseph A. Bonilla-Rep Ellen Dickson-Rep Westfield police headquarters. He was Friday, September 4, Sean County Clerk (5-yr. term). Summit Council UBS Celebrates the Expansion, processed and released on posted bail. Roseland, 37, of Plainfield was ar- Joanne Rajoppi-Dem (One seat, 2-yr. term; Two seats, 3-yr. Monday, August 31, an anonymous rested on active warrants out of Joseph G. Aubourg-Rep terms). Renovation of Its Westfield Office person located within the Town of Fanwood and Watchung following a Westfield Town Council (Four At Large (1) Westfield a black-colored Coach motor vehicle stop. He was processed, Wards, each 4-yr. terms) Richard Sun-Dem WESTFIELD — John E. Geoghan, one market share amongst its major wallet containing two Capital One posted bail and released. First Ward (1) Andy Smith -Rep Managing Director – Central New competitors. credit cards, one PNC debit card, an Friday, September 4, Tevin Bazil, Daniel R. Ortolani -Dem First Ward (1) Jersey Complex Director, and Matt Contact: Branch Manager Matt insurance card and assorted photo- 21, of Plainfield was arrested follow- Frank Arena-Rep B. David Naidu -Dem Power, Senior Vice President — Power at (908) 789-3163. graphs. All items were secured at ing a motor vehicle stop and charged Second Ward (1) Albert Dill Jr. -Rep Wealth Management – Branch Man- UBS is committed to providing police headquarters for safekeeping. with hindering apprehension due to JoAnn Neylan-Rep Second Ward (1) ager, both Westfield residents, have private, institutional and corporate Tuesday, September 1, Alberto the fact that the driver has an active No Democratic Candidate Mary Ogden -Rep announced the grand opening of the clients worldwide, as well as retail Soberon, 25, of Elizabeth was ar- warrant out of Plainfield. According Third Ward (1) No Democratic Candidate recently expanded and renovated clients in Switzerland, with supe- rested on an active Garwood warrant, to police, following the stop Bazil Martin C. Rothfelder -Dem Clark BOE (Three seats, each 3- yr. UBS Financial Services Inc. office in rior financial advice and solutions with bail of $500, pursuant to a motor gave the officer false information. He Mark LoGrippo -Rep terms). Westfield. The celebration took place while generating attractive and sus- vehicle stop at South Avenue and was processed, posted bail and re- Fourth Ward (1) Jill Curran on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. UBS tainable returns for shareholders. Cacciola Place. leased. Kimberly J. Palmieri-Mouded -Dem Henry R. Virriano allocated over $1.25 million to im- Its strategy centers on its Wealth Tuesday, September 1, Roche GARWOOD Douglas Stokes Rep Scott Bohm prove its office space in Westfield. Management and Wealth Manage- Landolf, 29, of Roselle was arrested Saturday, August 8, Thanairy Westfield BOE (Three seats, each 3- Robert F. Smorol, Jr. The project, which began over 12 ment Americas businesses and its on an outstanding Westfield criminal Espejo, 23, of Paterson was arrested yr. terms) There are no municipal elections in months ago, expanded Westfield’s leading universal bank in Switzer- warrant, with bail of $836, pursuant and charged with third degree theft Gretchen Ohlig Clark and Scotch Plains; no BOE office to 15,000 square feet of office land, complemented by its Global to a prisoner pickup at the Roselle by deception. Espejo was arrested Richard Mattessich election in Fanwood. space. The improvements included Asset Management business and its Police Department. He was trans- following an investigation of fraudu- Charles R. Ostroff Candidates are invited to submit let- the renovation of existing offices, Investment Bank. These businesses ported to Westfield police headquar- lent transactions during his employ- Robert S. Garrison ters to the editor, provide photo and new furniture and upgrading the tech- share three key characteristics: they ters and processed. Authorities also ment at a South Avenue electronics Fanwood Mayor (4-yr. term). Un- bio to [email protected]. nology available in the conference benefit from a strong competitive discovered Landolf had outstanding store. He was released pending a court contested, DEM win rooms. position in their targeted markets, traffic warrants from Cranford and hearing. Colleen Mahr-Dem PUBLIC NOTICE According to Matt Power, “The are capital-efficient, and offer a Hillside, with bail amounts of $750 Sunday, August 23, Michael Gocel, No Republican Candidate TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD renovation of our office creates a superior structural growth and prof- each. The total amount of bail was set 39, of Cranford was arrested follow- Fanwood Council (Two seats, each ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT modern professional environment itability outlook. UBS’ strategy at $2,336. Landolf was held since he ing a motor vehicle stop and charged 3-yr. terms). Uncontested, DEM win NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING for our advisors, colleagues and builds on the strengths of all of its was unable to post bail on any of the with driving while intoxicated (DWI) Jack Molenaar-Dem PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that on Mon- their clients. I have been very businesses and focuses its efforts warrants. and refusal to submit breath samples. Erin McElroy-Barker-Dem day, September 21, 2015, at 8:15 p.m. in pleased with all of the positive com- on areas in which it excels, while Tuesday, September 1, a resident He was released pending a court hear- No Republican Candidates the Cranford Township Municipal Build- ments that we have received from seeking to capitalize on the com- of the 1000 block of Harding Street ing. SP BOE (Three seats, each 3-yr. ing, Room 107, 8 Springfield Avenue, pelling growth prospects in the busi- Cranford, New Jersey, a PUBLIC HEAR- visitors to our office.” John Geoghan reported the theft of a bicycle while it Thursday, August 27, Jose Colina, terms). ING will be held by the Zoning Board of noted, “The office now represents nesses and regions in which it oper- was secured to a bicycle rack at the 20, and Justin Garcia, 21, of the Tonya Y. Williams Adjustment of the Township of Cranford our high standards and better re- ates. Capital strength is the founda- north-side train station. The theft oc- Bronx, N.Y. were charged with re- Karen Kulikowski for Preliminary and Final Site Plan, Use flects the exceptional quality of the tion of its success. curred between 7:10 a.m. and 7:54 sisting arrest, obstruction and tres- Betty Anne Woerner Variance and Bulk Variance Approvals Headquartered in Zurich, Switzer- and Design Waivers (Section 136-32A(1): financial advisors and support staff p.m. that day. The bicycle is described passing. Police responded to a report Mountainside Mayor (4-yr. term). child care use not permitted in R-4 Zone; we have in our office.” Addition- land, UBS has offices in more than 50 as a silver-colored North Road Hy- by a business owner of suspicious Uncontested, GOP win 136-30 Sch. 1: rear yard setback – 62.7 ally, Mr. Power noted, “They should countries, including all major finan- brid, valued at approximately $250. activity and trespassing on South Paul N. Mirabelli-Rep feet required, 41.2 feet proposed; 136-30 also be commended for their hard cial centers, and approximately Also stolen was a silver-colored Spe- Avenue. Police located four individu- No Democratic Candidate Sch. 1: side yard setback – 14.4 feet re- 60,000 employees. UBS Group AG quired, 8.3 feet proposed; 136-30 Sch. 1: work and productivity which al- cialized helmet that was strapped to als, two of whom, identified by po- Mountainside Council (Two seats, combined side yard setback – 43.3 feet lowed us to re-invest in our office. is the holding company of the UBS the bicycle, valued at approximately lice as Colina and Garcia, fled, lead- each 3-yr. term). Uncontested, GOP required, 30.2 feet proposed; 136-30 Sch. I am very thankful to work with Group. Under Swiss company law, $30, and a combination wire lock, ing to a foot pursuit in which an win 1: lot coverage – 40% maximum, 62% such a great group of professionals. UBS Group AG is organized as an valued at approximately $50. The officer was injured. Warrants have Robert W. Messler -Rep proposed; 136-30 Sch. 1: building cover- Aktiengesellschaft, a corporation that age – 30% maximum, 37.1% proposed; I also want to thank and congratu- total approximate value of the theft is been issued for Colina and Garcia. Wendy Fech-Caccamo -Rep 136-23.12: awnings not permitted in R-4 late John Geoghan for having a vi- has issued shares of common stock to $330. Saturday, August 29, Jose Tejada, Zone; 136-23.10: proposed freestanding sion for our office and accomplish- investors. The operational structure Thursday, September 3, Uriah T. 36, of Elizabeth was arrested follow- sign and wall signs not permitted in R-4 ing this project.” of the Group comprises the Corpo- Summers, 26, of Plainfield was ar- ing a motor vehicle stop and charged Zone; 136-23.12: awning projection – 4 rate Center and five business divi- feet maximum, 5 feet proposed; 136-23.6: The UBS Westfield office has 20 rested on an outstanding Westfield with DWI and refusal to submit a driveway setback from street intersection financial advisors. According to sions: Wealth Management, Wealth traffic warrant, with $106 bail, pur- breath sample. He was released pend- – 50 feet required, less than 50 feet pro- McLagan, an independent manage- Management Americas, Retail & suant to a prisoner pickup at the ing a court hearing. posed; 136-23.6: parking setback from ment consulting firm that provides Corporate, Global Asset Management Cranford Police Department. He was Sunday, August 30, Edward Cruz, street – 25 feet required, 10.2 feet pro- and the Investment Bank. PUBLIC NOTICE posed; 136-23.10: freestanding sign area marketplace data to global finan- transported to Westfield police head- 20, of Iselin and Danielle Seiler, 19, – 10 square feet maximum, 15 square feet cial services firms, UBS has 24 per- quarters, processed and released on of Kearny were arrested and charged TOWN OF WESTFIELD proposed; 136-23.10: wall sign area – 20 Paid Bulletin Board COUNTY OF UNION cent market share of the Westfield his own recognizance. with underage consumption of alco- square feet maximum, 41 square feet pro- market area which is the number goleader.com/form/bulletin Friday, September 4, Jennie hol and possession of a controlled TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Resolu- posed; 136-23.6: one loading space re- tion adopted by the Town Council of quired, none provided; 136-23.6: bicycle PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Chenkin, 20, of Bound Brook was dangerous substance, following po- Westfield, New Jersey on September 8, rack required, none provided) and such arrested on charges of shoplifting lice response to a report of a fight in 2015 that the undersigned will expose for other variances, relief and/or waivers that NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and possession of burglary tools dur- progress. Both suspects were released sale at Public Auction in accordance with may be required upon an analysis of the DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES ing an investigation at a business on pending court appearances. 39:10A-1, at the time and location speci- plans and testimony at the PUBLIC HEAR- 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 fied below, the following motor vehicle(s) ING on the Application submitted by the TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 the 600 block of West North Avenue. Sunday, September 6, Roch which came into possession of the Applicant, Divyajan Management, LLC, for Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 She was transported to police head- Pulaski, 35, of Bayonne was arrested Westfield Police Department through aban- the property located at 478 South Avenue A.M. on 9/17/15, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified quarters, processed, issued a sum- following a motor vehicle stop and donment or failure of owners to claim same. East, Cranford, New Jersey, Block 508, under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A mons with a mandatory Westfield charged with DWI and refusal to sub- The vehicle(s) on the below list are of- Lot 7 on the Tax Map of the Township of Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, fered in strictly “as is” condition, with no Cranford. The property is owned by Azure New Jersey 08625; for: Municipal Court date and released. mit a breath sample. He was released representation as to condition or fitness for Masada Lodge #22 F & AM and is located Maintenance Concrete and Infrastructural Repair Contract-North 2015, Various The total value of the theft was $197. pending a court hearing. any particular purpose. Bids will start at in the R-4 Zone. The Applicant is propos- Sites in the following Counties: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union and Warren (Including and North of Route 57); 100% State; DP No: 15442 outstanding balances owed on the ing to demolish all existing structures and PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE vehicle(s) for towing and storage fees. construct a new two-story building of ap- Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c. Purchase must be made by cash or proximately 12,084 square feet for use as 127); N.J.A.C. 17:27. TOWN OF WESTFIELD certified check. A 10% deposit must be a child care facility with an outdoor play Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was given at the time of auction. Balance must area, parking, signage and related site Disclosure of Political Contribution Form prior to contract award. introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at be paid by 4:00 pm the same day. improvements. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, a meeting held September 8, 2015 and that the said Council will further consider the same The public auction shall be held on When the case is called you may Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontrac- for final passage on the 22nd day of September, 2015, at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter Wednesday, September 23, 2015 in ac- appear either in person or by agent or tors prior to contract award or authorization. as said matter can be reached, in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 425 East cordance with the laws of the State of New attorney and present any objections which Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place any person who may be Jersey pertaining thereto. you may have to the granting of this Appli- Department of Labor, Division of Wage and hour Compliance at the time of bid. interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. The following vehicle may be examined cation. The Board does, however, have Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Claire J. Gray at AM Auto Center, 1144 South Avenue, the right to exclude repetitious testimony. Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe Town Clerk Westfield, New Jersey 07090 at 9:00 am. All documents relating to this Application follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2050 The public auction will commence at 9:15 are on file and available for PUBLIC IN- and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly am. SPECTION in the Planning/Zoning Office payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD located at 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the CHAPTER 2, “ADMINISTRATION,” ARTICLE II, TOWN OFFICERS AND MAKE: BMW New Jersey, during that Office’s normal following locations: EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 3, PERSONNEL POSITIONS AND SALARY YEAR: 1994 business hours. 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt 70 West SCHEDULE,” SEC. 2-12.28, “SCHEDULE.” VIN# WBACB4321RFL18857 Joseph Paparo, Esq. Mt. Arlington, New Jersey 07856 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 MILEAGE: unknown – digital BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of Westfield in the County of Union as follows: HEHL & HEHL, PC 973-601-6690 856-486-6623 Start Bid: $3,055.00 SECTION I. Attorneys for the Applicant 3 T - 8/27/15, 9/3/15 and 9/10/15, The Leader Fee: $165.24 That the Code of the Town of Westfield be and is hereby amended by revising Section 1 T - 9/10/15, The Leader Fee: $32.64 1 T - 9/10/15, The Leader Fee: $59.67 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 2-12.28, “Schedule,” in Chapter 2, “Administration” Article II, “Town Officers and Employ- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ees,” Division 3, “Personnel Positions and Salary Schedule,” so that the same shall read NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION as follows: NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 1. Employees Covered DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 All present and future full time and part time employees of the Town of Westfield whose 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 positions are covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 Westfield and the Communication Workers of America Local 1040 and who are on the Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 9/24/15, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified payroll on the date of signing the collective bargaining agreement. A.M. on 10/01/15, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-1A, 1st Floor F & A 2. Salary and Hourly Ranges and Rate Percentage Increases under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-1A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, a) Effective and retroactive to January 1, 2015 - 2% increase on 2014 rate Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; for: Full Time Employee Salary Range - $28,908 - $76,095 New Jersey 08625; for: Maintenance Job Order Contracting (JOC) Bridge Repairs, North - 2015, Various Part Time Employee Rate Range - $14.08 – 19.35 Centerline Rumble Strip Installation - North 2015, Contract No. SWI153460, Locations, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sus- b) Effective January 1, 2016 - 1.5% increase on 2015 rate Federal Project No: HSP-C00S(807) UPC NO: 153460, DP No: 15132 sex, Union and Warren Counties; Federal Project No: STP-C00S(734); DP No: 15414 Full Time Employee Salary Range - $28,908 - $73,237 Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act Part Time Employee Rate Range - $14.08 – 19.64 of 1964. Specifically, “the contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate of 1964. Specifically, “the contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate c) Effective January 1, 2017 - 1.5% increase on 2016 rate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The Full Time Employee Salary Range - $28,908 - $78,395 contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 C.F.R. part 26 in the award and contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 C.F.R. part 26 in the award and Part Time Employee Rate Range - $14.08 – 19.94 administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these d) Effective January 1, 2018 - 1% increase on 2017 rate requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of Full Time Employee Salary Range - $28,908 - $79,179 this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate. this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate. Part Time Employee Rate Range - $14.08 – 20.14 Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, e) Effective July 1, 2018 - 1% increase on January 1, 2018 rate Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontrac- Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontrac- Full Time Employee Salary Range - $28,908 - $79,971 tors prior to contract award or authorization. tors prior to contract award or authorization. Part Time Employee Rate Range - $14.08 – 20.34 Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey The percentage increases will apply to salaries and hourly rates and there will not be Department of Labor, Division of Wage and hour Compliance at the time of bid. Department of Labor, Division of Wage and hour Compliance at the time of bid. any guide movement or increment for the term of the agreement. The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 3. Implementation U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Implementation of the aforesaid wage and salary schedule shall be as provided in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Westfield and Local 1040 of the submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on Communication Workers of America, in effect at the time. the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. SECTION II. Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Any or all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict, or inconsistent, with any part of the Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in such conflict or follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans inconsistent. and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly SECTION III. payable to Bid Express. payable to Bid Express. In the event that any section, part or provision of this ordinance shall be held to be Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OB- Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OB- unconstitutional or invalid by any court, such holdings shall not affect the validity of this TAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the following TAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the following ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part so held unconstitutional or locations: locations: invalid. 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt 70 West 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt 70 West SECTION IV. Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 This ordinance shall take effect after passage and publication as soon as, and in the 973-601-6690 856-486-6623 973-601-6690 856-486-6623 manner provided by law. 3 T - 9/10/15, 9/17/15 and 9/24/15, The Leader Fee: $201.96 3 T - 9/3/15, 9/10/15 and 9/17/15, The Leader Fee: $208.08 1 T - 9/10/15, The Leader Fee: $103.02 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 10, 2015 Page 21 POPCORN Love Hope Strength We Are Your Friends Thursday Night Fever Presents: Rahway Rocks! 2 & ½ popcorns RAHWAY – Love Hope Strength certs and festivals across the country One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent (LHS), the world’s leading rock 'n’ each year in partnership with their roll cancer foundation, announced Manhattan-based friends at Delete today ‘Rahway Rocks,’ an acoustic Blood Cancer. By Michael S. Goldberger ditional deceit and angst. Sophie, fundraising concert to be held on Sun- Tickets are $75 and can be pur- film critic the college gal smarter and more day, September 13 at the Union chased via a link, along with more Cole Carter, an aspiring DJ played sophisticated than Cole, just hap- County Performing Arts Center’s information, at http:// by Zac Efron, doubtfully knows pens to be the aforementioned guru’s Hamilton Stage with doors opening lovehopestrength.org/rahway-rocks- what a bildungsroman is, even main squeeze. But while there are at 6:30 p.m. The event will be hosted 913-after-rock-the-skyline/ or though that’s what he’s experienc- more things in Heaven and Earth, by comedian and Saturday Night Live through UCPAC http:// ing in director Max Joseph’s We Are Horatio, than are dreamt of in your alumnus Jim Breuer and is headlined www.ucpac.org/hamilton-stage- Your Friends. Quite simply, it’s a philosophy, this hackneyed triangle by Mike Peters, Welsh rocker and events. sub-genre of the good old coming- isn’t among them. frontman of The Alarm, Robin Wil- of-age story, wherein the protago- Still, Emily Ratajkowski is mildly son, lead singer of the Gin Blossoms, Documentary nist, usually in his late teens or early exotic as the babe of contention, and Pat Dinizio, lead singer of New twenties, forms his view of things. and Wes Bentley is solid as the Jersey’s own, The Smithereens. Other Screening at Rialto In Filmdom, we’ve been taking note older, world famous D.J. Jaded and surprise guest artists will be an- WESTFIELD – Carmike Cinemas of this psychological transition ever seeking legacy, he deigns to share nounced soon and proceeds will ben- Inc. announced the upcoming screen- since Andy Hardy popularized the his knowledge with the talented no- efit LHS and their partners Delete ing of African Exodus, a documentary notion back in the fictional town of vitiate. Complementing these Blood Cancer. from Carmike JV Partner DigiNext Carvel. Like the carnival barker themes whilst updating cinema’s Mike Peters, LHS co-founder and Fillms, LLC that chronicles the exodus said, “It’s never new, it’s never old.” idea of restless young men looking Ani Kavafian and Carter Brey a two-time cancer survivor, will lead of approximately 60,000 Africans, pri- That’s the great thing about it, to make a place for themselves in the event while still battling cancer marily from Sudan and Eritrea, fleeing and somewhat of a saving grace for the world, Jonny Weston is appro- Mostly Music Opens 2015-16 Season himself. Over the past eight years, at their respective countries over the past director Joseph’s synthesizer-in- priately frightening as the group’s more than 2,000 LHS events, more decade due to war and dictatorships. fused delve into the EMD (elec- loose cannon; Alex Shaffer is famil- In Westfield and Maplewood Sept. 20 than 100,000 people have been in- These non-Jews have immigrated to tronic dance music) scene, a la the iar as Squirrel, the philosophical, spired to get their cheek swabbed, Israel seeking safety and asylum al- San Fernando Valley. While the funny one; and Shiloh Fernandez is WESTFIELD — On Sunday, Sep- repeated at 7:30 p.m. at Morrow resulting in 1,848 potentially lifesav- though the country’s infrastructure is timeless quandary, “What’s to be- Ollie, torn between financial reality tember 20, 2015, Mostly Music, one Memorial Methodist Church, 600 ing bone marrow transplant matches seemingly ill-equipped to deal with this come of me?” doesn’t change, each and his love of acting. of New Jersey’s finest cultural re- Ridgewood Road in Maplewood. to date. “I would like to encourage population influx. While the State update of said life passage interest- Hop into a time machine and you sources, opens its Chamber Music Mostly Music has been presenting anyone who cares for the life of oth- searches for an adequate solution to this ingly apprises us of a subculture can plug these characterizations into Series with an all-Mozart program. chamber concerts featuring outstand- ers to join me and my family, our fans, looming humanitarian crisis, Israel's perhaps eluding our radar. If Judge any era you wish, with only slight Anthony McGill, principal clarinet- ing musicians for thirty-six seasons. friends and LHS and Delete Blood civil society has stepped into the breach Hardy were Cole’s confidant and modification. Just be sure to land ist of the New York Philharmonic, They are performed in friendly inti- Cancer supporters to come together and is invoking Jewish and human val- counsellor, his normally unflappable on the right day of the week. joined by Philharmonic colleagues mate settings with introductory re- at Rahway and support our mission of ues to help the Africans most in need. demeanor would surely be chal- Whereas it was Saturday Night Fe- violinist Sheryl Staples, violist marks by the performers. Tickets are saving lives, one concert at a time,” African Exodus will be shown for lenged by the lad’s generation-spe- ver (1977) for Tony Manero (John Cynthia Phelps and cellist Carter Brey, available at the door: $30 for adults, Peters said. one night only at the Carmike Cinemas cific growing pains: i.e. - rampant Travolta) and his gang, Cole’s crew as well as Ani Kavafian, violinist with $25 for seniors, and youth up to age LHS, a Denver-based cancer orga- Rialto Theater, 250 East Broad Street, drug use and loose sexual mores. lives for Thursday evenings, when the Chamber Music Society of Lin- 20 are free. nization, is known for helping people Westfield on Thursday, September 17 There is a nervous, über frantic our would-be superstar plies the coln Center, will perform the popular Remaining concerts of the 2015- “Get on the List” at hundreds of con- at 7 p.m. pace to the saga, consistently fueled notes in the side room of a popular Clarinet Quintet in A major. Also on 16 season take place on November by precipitously dangerous behav- club. Of course the invite stands the program are a Duo for Violin and 29, December 13, February 14 and ior and emulated in sound by the only as long as their P.R. efforts Viola and the String Quartet in B flat March 6. For directions and more musical tracks that comprise the populate the place. They dance, they major. information, visit mostlymusic.org or protagonist’s raison d’être. Hence, drink, they love, take drugs and The concert takes place at Temple call (973) 762-0108. those among the Great Unwashed hopefully don’t kill themselves in Emanu-El, 756 East Broad Street, Paid Bulletin Board who haven’t been making the club the process. Westfield, at 2:30 p.m., and will be scene of late are certain to be a tad Such are the fires of spring, circa goleader.com/form/bulletin abashed, especially if they’ve for- 2015, as adapted by Meaghan and gotten the analogous perils they Joseph Oppenheimer from Richard themselves flirted with when they, Silverman’s story and brought to Plein Air Artists Return too, were immortal. Experiencing the screen in Max Joseph’s directo- such nostalgia is a side benefit of rial debut. Although there’ll be no being the only one over 20 in the Oscars, there is enough of a curios- To Cranford for Paint Out theater. ity factor owing to the film’s shard While the niche audience for of sociological interest to warrant CRANFORD – A group of four time painting the urban landscape of whom this film is intended may not placement in a time capsule, but “en plein air” artists will return to New York City and the beauty of the be impressed by the exaggerated only if there’s extra room. How- Cranford on Monday, September 14. Jersey shore. mirror of what they already know, ever, be warned. Parents who mis- The group includes noted artists Their work will be exhibited at The budding cineastes among them may takenly happen into a theater show- Anne Kullaf, and Pratima Rao, both Artist Framer, 17 North Avenue E, give director Joseph credit for his ing We Are Your Friends may feel New Jersey based artists, along with Cranford. The public is invited to an creative attempts to ameliorate the they have met the enemy of all their Frank Costantino, from Massachu- Artists Reception from 4 p.m. to 7 inherent cliché. A comfortable notch well-intentioned efforts. setts and Tony Conner, from Ver- p.m. on Saturday, September 19. above music video style, the inter- *** mont. The artists’ week of “en plein air” spersing of meditative images in We Are Your Friends, rated R, is a The artists will paint in and around painting will conclude with a Com- the mainly linear telling of the tale, Warner Bros. release directed by Max Cranford for a week, beginning munity Paint Out. The Community mixed with a cinéma vérité indul- Joseph and stars Zac Efron, Emily Monday, September 14, creating Paint Out is free and open to anyone. gence, makes for invigorative move- Ratajkowski and Wes Bentley. Run- new visions of familiar scenes. In The Community Paint Out is sched- ment. ning time: 96 minutes addition, they will be spending some uled for Saturday, September 19 from Otherwise, this is but a star turn 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for Mr. Efron and his supporting Register for the Community Paint worthies, all of them evincing talent Out online at theartistframer.com. For belying the stereotypes that should The staff of more information about Plein Air lead to better roles. Insofar as the painting week, the exhibit, or the film’s cause célèbre tracks to which Community Paint Out call (908) 931- anyone who’s anyone genuflects in The Carolyn 1133 or email total teen reverence, don’t look here [email protected]. for an opinion. I only liked it when Klinger-Kueter it approximated what I consider to be real music, and enjoyed the pro- Piano Studio NEW JERSEY YOUTH THEATRE cess by which Cole, with the help of an acclaimed DJ/mentor, achieved Westfield, NJ State Recognized for Excellence in Theatre-Arts Training his sounds. Check with your resi- dent music mavens, none of whom welcomes our will be in agreement, for an in- formed appraisal. returning, new and That noted, for folks who couldn’t care less about electronic music or prospective students what the latest, temporarily lost gen- eration is up to, there is a star- to the start of our crossed love story, replete with tra- year of teaching. 57th Family Movie Planned • Piano Preparatory and General Music classes PROFESSIONAL For Hanson Park CLASSES CRANFORD – Residents are in- • Piano Lessons for years 5 and older vited to a free “Movies Under the • Lessons for Adults in Stars” family movie night on Satur- day, September 12 at Hanson Park • College Preparation Tutoring in Performance and Theory (38 Springfield Avenue). Acting, Musical Theatre In the feature film, a loveable mis- Email: [email protected] fit from the planet Boov, lands on Tap, Jazz, Ballet Earth and finds himself on the run Phone: 908-233-9094 from his own people. He forms an & Voice unlikely friendship with an adven- Website: carolynmusic.com (for Ages 8 to 21+) turous girl named Tip who is on a quest of her own. Through a series Starting October 5, 2015 of comic adventures they come to understand that being different and A Fun-filled Art Workshop Experience making mistakes is all part of being human. Door prizes will be raffled off and freshly popped popcorn/re- freshments will be served. The movie CLASS will begin at dusk (around 7 p.m.) The rain date is scheduled for Sun- REGISTRATION day, September 13. September 11 & 18, 4-8 PM Musicians Invited to September 12 & 19, 10 AM-2 PM

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NJFO Announces Dynamic New 2015-2016 Season

WESTFIELD – The New Jersey Jersey premiere, this “bonsai” pre- chorus to present a new take on mu- Festival Orchestra (NJFO) has un- sentation expertly retains the exquis- sical solidarity, humanism and hero- veiled its plans for the 2015-2016 ite architecture and expressive power ism heralding from opposite ends of season. Audiences can expect a series of Mahler’s original mighty work the earth. of original and dynamic musical ex- while adding a new white-hot inten- Expect NJFO performances in periences to rival anything in New sity to the performance. Westfield and beyond, including York City and beyond. Audiences are also invited to cel- Bickford Theater in Morristown, According to Dr. Norman Luka, ebrate the winter season with some of Drew University in Madison as well President of the NJFO Board of Trust- NJFO’s most popular holiday tradi- as a series of features at the Mayo ees, the new NJFO season presents a tions. In December NJFO presents Performing Arts Center in Morristown series of bold and innovative initia- Home for the Holidays, a seasonal where NJFO accompanies Kristin tives guaranteed to revitalize the con- stroll of timeless classics, sentimen- Chenoweth, Bob Newhart, Jackie cert-going experience. tal favorites and symphonic pops sure Evancho and more. Commented NJFO Music Director to bring joy, smiles, and holiday Continued Maestro Wroe, “With- David Wroe, “A thrust of our con- memories to young and not-so-young out a doubt, we at NJFO are on a roll, RHAPSODY...New Jersey Festival Orchestra will begin a new season on Saturday, October 10 in Westfield with Gershwin's certs this year encompasses present- alike. The festivities continue on New carried forward by what I believe to beloved Rhapsody in Blue ing the familiar in unfamiliar con- Year’s Eve with Dancing the Blues be another eclectic, refreshing, and texts, or rather leading traditional Away, a superb revue of American diverse program and an enthusiasm winners into the arena in shiny new musical theater classics presented in from our audiences that has been armor. We will make accessible, glorious symphonic splendor featur- unmatched in my tenure. I for one Scotch Plains Fanwood Arts through new and vibrant versions, the ing renowned guest vocalists direct can’t wait for the new season to musical poetry of some of the great- from the Broadway stage and be- begin!” est artistic minds the world has yond. Subscribe and save up to 25 per- known.” In March 2016 a cast of interna- cent. Discounted 3-series and 4-se- Association to Meet Sept. 13 The NJFO season opens dramati- tionally acclaimed guest performers ries ticket packages, which vary in cally with Gershwin’s familiar Rhap- assembled from Maestro Wroe’s ex- price, ($75-$300), according to seat- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch SPFAA will be a demonstration by Sunday of the month from Septem- sody in Blue presented with new cho- tensive contacts in European and ing level, are now on sale for the Plains Fanwood Arts Association Oscar Peterson. Mr. Peterson was ber thru June at 1 p.m. SPFAA’s mis- rus complementing the symphonic American opera houses joins NJFO 2015-2016 season. Single tickets ($26 (SPFAA) will start off the 2015- born in Harlem, New York, raised in sion is to promote and foster an ap- and solo piano forces. Featured solo- to present, acted and in costume, to $70) for each concert are also on 2016 season on Sunday, September Brooklyn, and is currently a resident preciation of the arts and related cul- ist is the internationally acclaimed, Puccini’s La Boheme. One of sale. 13. SPFAA will meet from 1 p.m. to of Millburn Township. He has tural activities, and to provide an award-winning pianist and composer Puccini’s most glorious works, this Single tickets and discount pack- 3 p.m. at the Patricia M. Kuran worked as a professional art director organization for local artists to meet Michael Fennelly. Rounding off the magnum opus will not leave a dry eye ages may be purchased directly from Cultural Arts Center in Fanwood. and designer/ illustrator for various and share their talents while provid- concert are two more life-affirming in the house! the NJFO office (224 E. Broad Street) The Patricia M. Kuran Cultural corporations and non-profits, and as ing an atmosphere of collaboration works, Brahms’ Academic Festival The NJFO season comes to a cli- or by calling the box office at (908) Arts Center is located on the a commissioned fine arts painter who and empowerment. All are welcome Overture and the epic yet triumphant mactic finale with two monumental 232-9400 from 10am to 3pm. Avoid grounds of Fanwood’s Borough specializes in portraiture. who want to use their creative skills majesty of Tchaikovsky’s Fifth sym- masterpieces featuring Chinese choirs ticket fees and handling charges by Hall, facing Watson Road, Fan- He is an alumnus of Pratt Institute to share, appreciate and grow with phony. from New York and New Jersey. purchasing tickets online at www. wood. There is ample parking at and The Art Students League of NY. others. On Sunday, November 8, NJFO Xian’s Yellow River Cantata, with its njfestivalorchestra.org. For further the Carriage House Pocket Park SPFAA, a group of fine artists, Please visit the SPFAA website at presents a jaw-dropping famous “Ode to the Yellow River,” information call (908) 232 9400, directly across the street on Watson crafters, photographers and sculp- SPFAA.net or call Sandra Cerchio, reorchestration of Gustav Mahler’s meets Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 email [email protected] or Road. tors forming a social group to express President, at (908) 868-8909. Or write monumental 9th symphony. A New with its awe-inspiring “Ode to Joy” go to www.njfestivlaorchestra.org. The Sunday, October 4 meeting of and enjoy their talents, meets the first us at P.O. Box 151, Fanwood.

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SCHETELICH QUARTERBACK, FRIES LINE, NIKO LB, NORTON FIELD GOALS, WIDE RECEIVER Cougar Footballers Focusing on Doing Little Things Right

By DAVID B. CORBIN single day. Everybody tries on Among the athletes, who are will be at tailback. Seniors Kevin Norton. These are experienced Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times game day, but it’s what they do expected to set a winning pace Doran and Mike Bellrose will be guys,” said Rosenmeier. “If we Doing the little things right, during the week that really are seniors Will Fries (right guard/ at left guard and center, respec- are going to play good, they especially in a sport that requires counts,” Cougar Head Coach Erik defensive tackle), who has com- tively. can’t play the same as they did all 11 players on the field to Rosenmeier stressed. mitted to Penn State and quar- “We have guys who have played last year. They have to play bet- execute properly at the same Last year the Cougars did al- terback Jack Schetelich, who has well already. And they are going ter. We are looking for that lead- time is a primary focus of this most everything right and it paid committed to Villanova. to have to step up and improve. ership from the guys who have year’s Cranford High School foot- off when they shattered most “We got two guys with Division Guys like Kevin Doran and Sean played and we are looking for ball team that has a large num- school records with wins in a I scholarships that we expect a Leonard, Niko Cappello and Joe guys that haven’t played but we ber of returning veterans but also regular season (9-0), most points lot from. Everybody on every think have the talent to step up.” numerous first-year varsity start- scored (454) in a season and team is going to know where Reading is Good For You Seniors stepping in for the first ers. finished 11-1, losing only in the they are at and where they are time on offense will be wide re- “They have set high goals for North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 going. It’s a lot of responsibility ceivers Chris Szekeres and Will themselves and the coaches set championship game to for those guys but I know they Budries, and Paul Esposito and high goals for them, but they are Parsippany Hills at Metlife Sta- are going to be up for the task,” Dylan Grady at right and left going to have to work hard every dium. Coach Rosenmeier said. tackle, respectively. Junior Brian In addition to Schetelich and Oblachinski will be the backup Fries on offense, senior Joe Norton quarterback. Also in the mix are See & Subscribe at will be mostly at wide receiver, juniors Sean Bryson (tailback), BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo senior Sean Leonard will be in the Ryan Bakie (slot), Tom DiMartino slot and junior Brian McGovern (center) and linemen John Submit commentary and items for publishing. Weston, Anthony Ramirez and Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste goleader.com/subscribe CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, September 10, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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James Burke. known last year for his booming He’s not your traditional wide defense, along with senior nose expected to be effective. “The kids worked really hard in kickoffs and field goals. receiver but he can hurt you in tackle Ethan Tom, Doran and “There’s three phases of the the weight room. We have some “Norton’s that kid who can do the passing game. He knows Fries. Grady and Paul Esposito game. We had excellent special guys with a lot of experience, but everything well. He can kick, plays where he’s supposed to be,” will be on the ends with senior teams last year and we are ex- we also going to have some se- basketball, baseball, football. Coach Rosenmeier pointed out. Chris Kiamie and junior Tom pecting that again. We know that niors who are going to have to He’s very coordinated, he’s slip- As middle linebacker, Cappello Armstrong in the mix. Other line- Norton can reach from forty yards step up and play for the first time pery and he’s got excellent hands. can be expected to be a leader on backers are senior Ramadan, in and if we have to kick a fifty and we expect them to do well. DiMartino and Bryson, junior yarder, we believe we can do it,” Guys like Paul Esposito on the Patrick Hoey and sophomore Coach Rosenmeier said. “We are offensive and defensive line, Dylan Budnik. Junior Alex going to be very aggressive in Dylan Grady, Lucas Ramadan, Esposito could back up at nose. the punt game with an opportu- Chris Szekeres,” Coach McGovern and Szekeres will be nity to convert on first downs. Rosenmeier said. “We had guys at safety with Budries as a We expect to put pressure on who didn’t start until their senior backup. Bakie and Leonard will people on all three phases of the years but played like veterans. I be on the corners with Oblachinski game.” thought that was key to us con- in the mix. The Cougars will open at War- tinuing this success.” “We have got to play better ren Hills on Friday, September It is expected that the offen- defense than we’ve had in the 11, at 7:00 p.m. then will host sive will be clicking once again preseason. We have guys in there Somerville on Friday, Septem- this season. who can play well. Niko Cappello ber 18, at 7:00 p.m. at Memorial “I think we will be more bal- had over 100 tackles. Ethan Tom Field. anced. We’ve always been a back at the nose. Those are guys “So far I think we have im- heavy run team, but I think we who only play defense for us,” proved. The coaches always want have the ability to have some Rosenmeier said. “We expect the kids to have a sense of ur- success in the passing game that them to be very good. Same gency to do the little things right we haven’t emphasized in the thing with the rest of the then the big things will take care past and we are looking to em- linebacking corps and we got of themselves. We expect to be phasize that this year,” Coach some big guys up front. We have good. We’ve had a good run and Rosenmeier said. an experienced secondary with the kids understand that we can’t An asset to the offensive attack Leonard, McGovern and Bakie.” take that for granted,” Coach could be Norton, who was best Special team play is once again Rosenmeier said. Page S-3 Thursday, September 10, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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** Lady Blue Devils Are Anticipating More Field Hockey Victories This Season ** Page S-5 Thursday, September 10, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Tarantino Resigns GW Council, Dems Pick Kearney as Candidate

By BRIAN TRUSDELL Specially Written for The Westfield Leader December. negative shadow on the borough When Ms. Kearney was ap- and has only divided our com- GARWOOD – Ann Tarantino re- proached by The Westfield Leader munity.” signed from borough council on Tuesday night at the meeting, The announcement did not Tuesday, saying she was step- she initially said it was not an seem to phase Mr. Mathieu. ping down for personal reasons. appropriate time to say anything “I welcome Carol to the race,” The announcement came a week and then after the meeting – Mr. Mathieu said when reached after she acknowledged she was when asked if she would replace by phone Monday morning. “I withdrawing her bid for re-elec- Mrs. Tarantino on the November always thought she would be tion. ballot – said: “I don’t know what more comfortable as a Democrat “It was not an easy decision to the decision is.” anyway.” make,” she said addressing the Ms. Kearney ran a In other matters, council. “This Friday I will be campaign last fall the long-debated resi- going out for elective surgery, separate of that from dential permit park- Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader and I will be out of commission fellow Republicans ing ordinance, a draft ROBERT PALMER, Addicted To Love?…The Rocknroll Chorus performs in for a period of time.” Sal Piarulli, who lost of which was first cir- Eastman Plaza in downtown Cranford on Friday night as part of Cranford’s Saying it will prevent her from his bid for the mayor- culated at the March Friday Night Live series. devoting the time necessary to alty, and Tina Simitz, 10 council meeting, the position, Mrs. Tarantino said who also ran for coun- was introduced with she made the decision to resign cil. Ms. Kearney won the likelihood of a vote GOP Bilger Selected to Fill from council. her uncontested pri- on Tuesday, Septem- After the meeting, Garwood mary at the same ber 22. Democratic Party (GDP) Chair- time Mr. Piarulli de- The ordinance would Unexpired Term in Cranford man Hugh Sinclair declined to feated incumbent Carol Kearney expand areas of resi- identify who the party had se- Mayor Pat dential permit park- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE three candidates’ résumés and lected to replace Mrs. Tarantino Quattrocchi and Councilman Jim ing from Anchor Place, Myrtle Specially Written for The Westfield Leader talked to each person over the on the ballot, which had to be Mathieu’s slate won control of Avenue and Willow Avenue to CRANFORD — The Cranford last couple of days. Robert done by today, September 10, the Garwood Republican Party. Cedar, Center, East, North Maple, Township Committee selected Bovasso and John Shaw were the nor who it would nominate to Last week, she wrote a letter to North Oak, South Oak and West Barbara Bilger, 4-to-0, to fill the other two candidates. “We’ll be take her seat on council. He said the editor to The Westfield Leader Streets, Winslow Place and Sec- unexpired seat left open by well served by any of these three it would be known within the excoriating Mr. Mathieu for his ond and Third Avenues. Deputy Mayor Lisa Adubato dur- candidates,” Mayor Kalnins said. next few days. “unprofessional, disgraceful and Parking on all those streets ing a special meeting Tuesday. Noting Ms. Bilger’s involvement Borough Attorney Bob Renaud disrespectful manner” during the would be limited to two hours Ms. Bilger also was selected as in local organizations and her explained that the Garwood August 25 meeting discussion between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., but the GOP candidate to run along- years served on the township Democrats had 15 days to sub- about Garwood’s proposed so- residents will be able to obtain a side Michael Petrucci in the No- committee in the past, Mayor mit three names, which then cial media policy and inactive permit that they could display in vember election. Kalnins said, “She stands out council had 30 days to chose Facebook page. their left (driver’s side) rear win- There are two seats now open over the other two.” from. Without mentioning by name dow that would exempt them on the township committee with Ms. Bilger will be sworn in on On Wednesday morning, the Ileen Cuccaro and Joe Sarno, the from the regulation. Ms. Adubato’s departure to take Monday at the workshop meet- GDP issued a statement announc- Republican candidates for coun- Citizens filled the May 12 meet- a position as a Superior Court ing with an official swearing in ing Carol Kearney, who lost two cil in this year’s election, she ing voicing complaints and con- judge. Democratic Commissioner taking place at Tuesday’s official bids for council as a Republican – wrote “we should all take a hard cerns about the proposed ordi- Tom Hannen, Jr. is running for public meeting. Tuesday the com- including last year, as its choice look at (Mr. Mathieu’s) personal nance and it was withdrawn for re-election. The Democratic mittee also will officially swear in to replace Mrs. Tarantino on the choices for candidates as the Re- further review. Mrs. Tarantino Committee selected Patrick Giblin a deputy mayor. Mayor Kalnins November ballot (See page 10). publican chair to ensure they do said the ordinance submitted as its second candidate, Mr. nominated Commissioner Mary It did not mention the three not display the same lack of char- Tuesday addressed several con- Hannen told The Westfield O’Connor. candidates it was nominating to acter...” cerns including allowing for each Leader. Mr. Giblin is a former Following the nomination, Com- fill Mrs. Tarantino’s term through In the GDP’s (Democrat) an- resident to obtain a permit for president of the Cranford Jay- missioner Robert D’Ambola said nouncement, Ms. Kearney again every legally registered vehicle cees. he met with township officials Probitas Verus Honos criticized Mr. Mathieu saying his as well as two visitors’ permits Mayor Andis Kalnins said the and that a pavilion at Lincoln leadership of the GOP “has cast a CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE committee had reviewed the CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-6 Thursday, September 10, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Conservancy to Screen GW’s Tarantino Out, Kearny In Local Letters to the Editor Home on Saturday CRANFORD — The Hanson Park that could be used by guests. was participating in a program Conservancy will present Home, “We’re not going to solve our offered by the Union County Garwood Democrats Replace starring the voices of Rihanna and parking problem, but we can do Prosecutor’s Office for officers to Jim Parsons, as the feature presen- our part to make a dent,” said wear body cameras. The pro- tation of its free “Movies Under the Mrs. Tarantino, who has been gram has nearly $1 million avail- Resigned Council Candidate Stars” Saturday, September 12. leading the drafting of the ordi- able for the purchase of the cam- The Garwood Democratic Com- Bill and Carol look forward to a Raffles, prizes, popcorn and re- nance as the parking committee eras, related equipment, soft- mittee is proud to announce Carol grass-roots, issue-oriented cam- freshments will be offered at the chairwoman. “At the next meet- ware as well as computer stor- Kearney has been selected as paign and will work hard toward event, presented in conjunction ing, I hope it passes with no age of the video. the council candidate to take the achieving a civil, respectable, and with Spencer Savings Bank. problems.” The council also approved place of Ann Tarantino who has positive political discourse. They The evening’s schedule will be- In a related matter, more infor- $11,288 in one-time assess- recently stepped down for per- are excited to start walking door gin at 7 p.m. in Hanson Park, mation was unveiled regarding ments to pay for curb installation sonal reasons. She joins incum- to door to meet with residents in located at 38 Springfield Avenue the 34 parking spots the bor- on Willow and Myrtle Avenues bent Council President Bill the coming days. at the east end of Holly Street ough had leased from Burger and New Street, a process that Nierstedt on the Democratic along the Rahway River. The rain King on North Avenue for com- started in 2008. New Street resi- Sara Todisco, Chair ticket. Garwood Campaign (D) date will be Sunday, September muters. The places will be leased dent Igor Flitsanov appeared to Carol Kearney shared that the 13. More information about the on a first-come, first-served ba- complain about his $1,972, the decision to switch from Republi- evening and the Hanson Park sis, with the two charging $300 largest of any bill issued to the 11 can to Democrat came, “because Probitas Verus Honos Conservancy can be obtained from for residents and $400 for non- properties, asking why curbs Garwood is more important than HansonParkConservancy.com. residents. were installed on a dead end political parties.” She added, “The The borough is leasing the street and without any consulta- Jim Mathieu-led Republican Party spaces from Burger King at $125 tion. has cast a negative shadow on Garwood Democratic Candidate per space per year, but will not Mr. Renaud explained that the the borough and has only divided pay the fast-food restaurant if an time to express disapproval was our community. As a caring citi- Carol Kearney Statement individual does not lease the spot in 2008 and Borough Clerk Chris- zen, I cannot sit back. Instead, I Dear Friends, what the person standing before from the town. tina Ariemma displayed a form have decided to run with the I address this letter to “friends,” their community asking to be Mrs. Tarantino also said that as proof that Mr. Flitsanov was team that unites and will work because I have made many over elected possesses in character, the Garwood Police Department notified seven years ago. for the good of the borough we the last few years through my the commitment to take action all love.” work in and around this commu- the right way, and the skills to In welcoming Ms.Kearney to nity with the Greater Westfield get the job done. GOP Bilger Fills Unexpired Term the ticket, Garwood Democratic Area Chamber of Commerce and I believe those who know me in Chairman Hugh Sinclair said, “As as business and industry liaison Garwood, know I possess all three the new chairman, I am delighted to the Borough Council. Garwood characteristics and that I will work Park was selected to memorial- day, November 1, he said. to be a part of such a wide- ize Old Peppy, the 250-year-old With the inclusion of the pavil- truly is a small town with a big tirelessly to continue to advance reaching party as shown by bring- heart, and this is the primary our town as a member of the pepperidge tree that was cut ion area and the basketball court ing on such a hard-working and down in April after the governing the park’s impervious surface is motivation behind my continued Borough Council. Since I truly do dedicated member of the desire to serve as a member of not believe a label matters more body determined it posed public “way under the 40 percent” cov- Garwood community as the safety risks. The township com- erage maximum, Mr. D’Ambola its governing body. than the person wearing it, I Democratic Party has done in Over the last few years, I have have accepted the offer of the mittee agreed. The 16-foot round said. Lincoln Park is about 2.7 inviting Carol to run.” pavilion will be set on a concrete acres and the basketball court found the views on the issues Democratic Party to run and I will pad level with the ground and and pavilion would make up that matter most to me – and stand with them for election in have a concrete walkway around 12,775 square feet of impervi- Reading is Good For You that I believe matter most to this November as a Democrat. I would it, and will be handicapped acces- ous surface, he noted. community – are more closely truly appreciate the opportunity sible. A 2,000-pound slice of Old The pavilion will be placed be- echoed by my friends in the to serve and I look forward to Peppy’s trunk, about three feet tween where the tree stood and Democratic Party than they are working together to put Garwood long and six feet in diameter, will the basketball courts, thus en- by the people who have taken first. be set into the cement pad in the abling a stump to remain to allow over this town’s GOP. My views All Garwood residents are wel- pavilion, and have markers de- for Pepperidge tree shoots to on smart development, increas- come to contact me by email or noting Cranford’s history from continue to sprout and be har- ing the number of ratables, con- phone with any questions, com- 1699. The cost is about $35,000, vested and replanted through- trolling the cost of government ments or concerns, or save them Mr. D’Ambola said. “We’re under out Cranford, Mr. D’Ambola said. and continuing down the path of for when I am on the campaign budget with that,” he said. The “I think it will make a lot of a new and vibrant Garwood have trail this fall with Council Presi- budget was upped from $25,000 people happy to continue to grow not changed. At the end of the dent Bill Nierstedt. to $50,000. The target date for the original tree,” Mr. D’Ambola goleader.com/subscribe day, local politics isn’t about a Carol Kearney completing the pavilion is Sun- said. party label so much as it is about Garwood Council Candidate (D) Page S-7 Thursday, September 10, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Cranford Rec. Plans Garwood Lions Club Invites Conservancy Slates Fall Registration Free Yoga Day CRANFORD — The Cranford CRANFORD — Hanson Park GARWOOD Recreation and Parks Depart- Seniors to Picnic Saturday Conservancy will present a Free Saturday, August 8, Thanairy ment has announced that regis- Yoga Day with Bridget Briant Espejo, 23, of Paterson was ar- tration for fall programs (Ses- GARWOOD — The Garwood Li- cob, homemade clam chowder, rested and charged with third ons Club invites all borough se- of YogaToGoNJ.com on Sun- sion 1) will begin on Saturday, beer on tap, soda and dessert. day, September 20, from 10:30 degree theft by deception. Espejo September 19, at 9 a.m., at the nior citizens to attend the annual Music will be provided for danc- was arrested following an investi- Lions Club Senior Citizens Picnic a.m. to 2 p.m. It will take place Cranford Community Center. ing. Admission is free to all at Hanson Park, located at 38 gation of fraudulent transactions The Community Center is lo- this Saturday, September 12. The Garwood seniors. during his employment at a South event will take place, rain or Springfield Avenue, Cranford. cated at 220 Walnut Avenue, Although the Lions are best The day will kick off at 10:30 Avenue electronics store. He was Cranford. Individuals may reg- shine, at the Garwood Knights of known for recycling eyeglasses, released pending a court hearing. Columbus Hall, located at the a.m. with a free yoga session ister in person or online at this international service organi- accompanied by Adam Laboz Sunday, August 23, Michael register.communitypass.net/ foot of Willow Avenue in Garwood. zation also sponsors the Gocel, 39, of Cranford was ar- Serving will begin at noon. and Malcolm Smith on sitar cranford. borough’s annual Halloween Pa- and tabla. At noon there will be rested following a motor vehicle The department’s brochure The menu will include ham- rade and many youth activities. stop and charged with driving while burgers, hot dogs, corn on the a meditation session. Individu- was mailed to all Cranford resi- To learn more about Lionism and als also may just come to en- intoxicated (DWI) and refusal to dents and also can be found membership, call Peggy Briggs joy the park and listen to the submit breath samples. He was online at cranford.com/rec. In- Medicare Program at (908) 654-4977. music. Those participating in released pending a court hearing. dividuals registering through yoga should bring their mat. Thursday, August 27, Jose the website should select Infor- On Tap Sept. 17 Garwood Library For more information on the Colina, 20, and Justin Garcia, 21, mation for registration infor- CRANFORD — Douglas and Jus- Hanson Park Conservancy, visit of the Bronx, N.Y. were charged mation and the online brochure. tin Lubenow of Senior Advisors Reveals Activities HansonParkConservancy.com with resisting arrest, obstruction For further information, call will present a program entitled GARWOOD — The Garwood or like the organization on and trespassing. Police re- (908) 709-7283. These pro- “What Baby Boomers Need to Public Library has announced its Facebook. sponded to a report by a busi- grams are for Cranford resi- Know about Medicare” on Thurs- upcoming series of events for ness owner of suspicious activity dents only. day, September 17. It will be September. and trespassing on South Av- offered from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and Family Friendly Work Out with enue. Police located four indi- again from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Clementina will take place at 11 Probitas Verus Honos viduals, two of whom, identified Library to Showcase Cranford Community Center, lo- a.m. on Tuesday, September 15. by police as Colina and Garcia, cated at 220 Walnut Avenue. Registration is required. fled, leading to a foot pursuit in Anne Castellano Art Participants will learn the five A film screening of Heaven is Family Movie Planned which an officer was injured. War- CRANFORD — The Cranford biggest mistakes made by Medi- for Real will be held at 10 a.m. rants have been issued for Colina Public Library, located at 224 care beneficiaries; the difference tomorrow, Friday, September 11. For Hanson Park and Garcia. Walnut Avenue, will display the between original Medicare and No registration is required. CRANFORD – Residents are Saturday, August 29, Jose artwork of Anne Castellano for Medicare Advantage plans; how Story Time sessions will be invited to a free “Movies Under Tejada, 36, of Elizabeth was ar- the entire month of October dur- Medicare supplement policies available at 10:30 a.m. on the Stars” family movie night rested following a motor vehicle ing library hours. She and her work; how Medicare prescription Wednesdays, September 16, 23 on Saturday, September 12 at stop and charged with DWI and husband, John, have been drug programs work; when to and 30. No registration is re- Hanson Park (38 Springfield refusal to submit a breath sample. Cranford residents since l983. sign up for Medicare; what Medi- quired. Avenue). He was released pending a court Born in New York City and care does and does not cover; The Monday Afternoon Book Club In the feature film, a loveable hearing. schooled there in fashion illus- what individuals should expect will meet at 1 p.m. on September misfit from the planet Boov, Sunday, August 30, Edward Cruz, tration/design, Mrs. Castellano to pay in health care costs, and 21 for a discussion of Graeme lands on Earth and finds himself 20, of Iselin and Danielle Seiler, rekindled her love of art after why most people pay too much Simsion’s “The Rosie Project.” No on the run from his own people. 19, of Kearny were arrested and retiring as owner/president of for Medicare coverage. Both the registration is required. He forms an unlikely friendship charged with underage consump- Castle Careers Employment in 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. sessions will A screening of the film Charade with an adventurous girl named tion of alcohol and possession of a 2002. She found her true pas- cover the same material. Inter- will be offered at 10 a.m. on Tip who is on a quest of her controlled dangerous substance, sion was drawing portraits, using ested persons need attend only Friday, September 25. No regis- own. Through a series of comic following police response to a re- pastel, pen/ink and pencil. Her one of the sessions. tration is required. adventures they come to un- port of a fight in progress. Both love of dogs is reflected in many Admission is free and all are Children’s Book Signing with derstand that being different suspects were released pending of her works. welcome. The Cranford Public Li- Local Author is scheduled for 4 and making mistakes is all part court appearances. Now an active member of both brary is sponsoring these pre- p.m. on Wednesday, September of being human. Door prizes Sunday, September 6, Roch the Westfield and Scotch Plains sentations. For more informa- 30. Registration is required. will be raffled off and freshly Pulaski, 35, of Bayonne was ar- Art Associations, she has dis- tion about upcoming library pro- The Garwood Public Library is popped popcorn/refreshments rested following a motor vehicle played her work and received grams, go to cranford.com/li- located at 411 Third Avenue. For will be served. The movie will stop and charged with DWI and ribbons in both associations’ art brary and click on the Events & more information, visit begin at dusk (around 7 p.m.) refusal to submit a breath sample. shows, in addition to the yearly Programs tab at the top of the youseemore.com/garwood or call The rain date is scheduled for He was released pending a court Union County Senior Art Show. page. (908) 789-1670. Sunday, September 13. hearing. LEADER/TIMES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Are you enjoying the quality content you’re reading in the pages of this fine newspaper? If this is true... 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