Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, July 9, 2020 OUR 130th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 28-2020 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR BLM Signs Vandalized, Torn Down From Two Westfield Locations

By REBECCA MEHORTER On June 8, someone cut the zip ties of partment has been very supportive of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader three or four cloth signs, said Eliza- our efforts,” she said. “We appreciate WESTFIELD – Posters in Westfield beth Wolf, MLK Association of the help they’ve given us.” supporting the Black Lives Matter Westfield president. Volunteers put Banners at Westfield High School movement have been torn down from them back up on June 10. Westfield also were stolen. One stating “Black both the South Avenue traffic circle Police Department spokesman Ser- Lives Matter” and the other saying and Westfield High School (WHS). geant Michael Walsh said officers no- “Teach Black History” were taken. A The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ticed the signs at the traffic circle had Pride flag supporting the LGBTQ com- Association of Westfield put up signs all been taken down around 1 a.m. on munity, hung alongside the two which commemorating Black people killed June 28. Ms. Wolf said the police were removed, was left alone. by police brutality and race-related officers gathered the signs and have The vandalism occurred approxi- violence, such as George Floyd, Tamar kept them as part of their investiga- mately a month after multiple peaceful Rice, Trayvon Martin and Sandra tion. protests in Westfield over the death of Bland, at the traffic circle in late May. “I can say the Westfield Police De- George Floyd at the hands of four Minneapolis police officers. Approxi- mately 1,000 people protested June 4 in Westfield. Days later, approximately 3,000 people, Mayor Shelley Brindle, Congressman Tom Malinowski (D- 7th, Somerset) and Governor among them, participated in a June 7 protest, organized by WHS students. “People need to understand that there was someone, well at least one, who thought that making note of these people who have lost their lives due to race-based violence, that they thought Photos courtesy of Sarah McGrail that was not worthy of everyone’s at- VANDALISM...Cloth signs hung on the fence at Westfield High School saying “Teach Black History” and “Black Lives tention,” Ms. Wolf said about the traf- Matter” appear to have been forcibly removed (inset). Only the Pride flag remains on the fence. Signs honoring those killed fic circle posters. “People who may in race-related incidents were also removed from South Avenue. question the need for putting the ban- ners up, well, I would say that answers that question.” Photo courtesy of Devorah Wolf Westfield High School, Edison In- Planning Board Says Historic Pres. REMEMBERING A HERO...Westfield High School will begin its Fall semes- ter enriched with the installation of a large stained glass mural created and termediate School and Roosevelt In- designed by 2020 graduate Ari Wolf. The mural will be visible from the termediate School received official courtyard of the school for all the students and teachers to enjoy. It pays designation as “No Place for Hate” Ordinance in Line with Master Plan tribute to late Principal Dr. Derrick Nelson, who passed away tragically last schools by the Anti-Defamation year after donating bone marrow for a teenager in need. Ari and his father, League in May. A virtual discussion Greg Wolf, are pictured carrying the mural into Westfield High School. See series for students in grades 9 to 12 By REBECCA MEHORTER provision review process for houses commitment of historic preservation, story on Page 10. will “continue our educational jour- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader built before 1930. Mr. Wendel and Ms. and a willingness to work with these ney and dialogues on race, and to WESTFIELD — The Westfield Plan- Boyes both mentioned the increase in homeowners to actually understand the deepen our commitment to the work ning Board passed six ordinances at its demolitions of old homes in recent benefit of historic preservation. And I of anti-racism” on Tuesdays, July 21, Monday meeting, one of them being years — 259 in the past four years. think that’s the assurance we want to Westfield Rec. Commission July 28 and September 1. General Ordinance No. 2183, which “Oftentimes, we don’t even know give people, and I think what this ordi- A phone call to Mayor Brindle was revises the town’s historic preservation they’ve been destroyed until they’re nance does: It reaffirms, publicly, our not returned as of press time. regulations. destroyed, so we’re trying to put a priority of historic preservation to en- Geared Up For Summer The planning board’s job is to rule process up so we can address these able us to find creative solutions that Unofficial Primary whether or not an ordinance is in line homes from being destroyed, if, in fact, create win-wins for property By FRED T. ROSSI able place.” One issue is the number of with Westfield’s Master Plan. If the they are subject to our national litera- homeowners and the community,” the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader no-shows — those who reserve time Election Results board approves the ordinance, it is ture of historic places criteria,” Mr. mayor said. WESTFIELD — Members of the but fail to show up. She estimated there AREA — Due to the unusual mail- kicked back to the town council. His- Wendel said. The council approved five other recreation commission applauded the have been about 40 or 50 no-shows so in ballot with limited in-person vot- toric Preservation Commission repre- Planning Board member Michael La measures as well. Ordinance No. 2178 efforts of the recreation department in far, and said that repeat offenders may ing in the July 7 Primary election, sentatives Robert Wendel and Maria Place said he believed the ordinance regulates and allows street-facing solar getting Memorial Pool opened and in receive “a friendly reminder” to cancel results are unofficial and sparse. The Boyes gave a presentation outlining strongly fits with the Master Plan. “I panels. The goal of the ordinance is to putting together a summer camp pro- in advance if they are unable to get to Union County Clerk announced that how the ordinance aligns with the goals think that nothing we do during this allow residents to more easily capital- gram, both of which were delayed by the pool at their designated time. results would be updated on Thurs- established in the Master Plan. 300th year celebration of the settlement ize on solar energy. Also approved was the coronavirus shutdowns. Several commission members were day, July 9, with an unofficial report The pair highlighted goals such as of this town could be more appropriate Ordinance No. 2180 to amend the sign At the commission’s meeting on effusive in their praise of the recreation being issued on Thursday, July 16. “to promote the conservation of the than to update and make better our ordinance that does not allow mounted Monday, Recreation Director Don department and the pool staff. Ms. Re- Races with a presumptive winner are various historical sites, structures and historic preservation ordinance,” Mr. signs on sides of buildings with no Bogardus said that, “it has been kind of Ferratti said that, “we really have a designated with an *. According to districts in Westfield” from the origi- La Place said. entrances. This ordinance would re- hectic the past month” as local officials great, great staff” which has worked the county clerk’s website, 30,508 nal, 2002 Master Plan. They also took Mayor Shelley Brindle called to at- move that clause to let businesses gain scrambled to prepare the pool for its very hard in admitting families to the ballots were cast out of 353,739 reg- into consideration the 2019 reexamina- tention that, with a few recent excep- more visibility. Ordinance No. 2177 to June 27 opening and put together sum- pool complex in as timely a manner as istered voters, totaling 8.62 percent tion, referencing the goals to “preserve tions, the town has not designated a restrict the zones in which homes can mer camp activities while awaiting guid- possible. voter turnout. the attributes of our unique, hometown home as historic in 20 years. She said take in boarders was approved to regu- ance from the governor’s office. He In other business, commission mem- As of the morning of July 8, the character and community identity” and the rules the town has now are clearly late the density in single-family zones. said that his department normally has ber Brad Rothenberg said that the com- results posted are: to “respect its heritage.” They argued not working, highlighting the number Ordinances No. 2181 and 2182 clari- about four months to prepare for the mission will request the town council US Senate DEM that historic preservation benefits the of demolitions over the past 10 years. fied the definition of an accessory build- pool to open. This year, “we had 10 approve a contract of up to $55,000 for * 21,677 community economically and helps “But what has been working is, for ing and that garage parking spaces are days,” he noted. He said the summer a Hamilton, N.J.-based design firm to Lawrence Hamm 2,661 manage growth. the last two years, is a priority and a CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 camp-in-a-box program and some out- work on the Edison Intermediate School US Senate GOP The current ordinance, No. 2179, is door activities are “selling like field project. Spiezle Architectural Natalie Lynn Rivera 410 more than 35 years old and conflicts hotcakes.” Group will meet with various groups *Rikin “Rik” Mehta 2,652 with state land-use laws. The ordinance Assistant Recreation Director with an interest in the new field com- Patricia Flanagan 609 allows zoning by referendum, which is Heather Re-Ferratti said the biggest plex to gauge what they would like to Hirsh Singh 719 at odds with state laws, which grant issue with the pool so far has been see, and the firm also will examine any Eugene T. Anagnos 79 only the town council the authority to keeping track of reservations and trying wetlands issues regarding the site. District 7 Congressional GOP designate historical districts and sites. to make the facility “a safe but enjoy- CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 *Tom Kean, Jr. 2,900 “That authority is retained by the Raafat Barsoom 202 town council and elected officials,” Mr. Tom Phillips 121 Wendel said. “The Historic Preserva- District 12 Congressional DEM tion Commission does not have the *Bonnie Watson Coleman 2,623 authority; it is advisory only.” Lisa McCormick 129 The new ordinance will clarify that Union County Sheriff DEM point as well as make changes based on Jack Molenaar 4,035 feedback from designated homeowners. *Peter Corvelli 19,205 Some of these changes include remov- Union County Clerk DEM ing the requirement to submit exterior Sean M. Smith 3,317 paint colors to the Historic Preserva- *Joanne Rajoppi 20,491 tion Commission for approval; lower- Union County Freeholder DEM ing the threshold for objection from 25 Aissa Catherine Heath 4,349 to 20 percent of a community, and Justin Paul O’Hea 3,298 adding an informal review process to Hector Meneses, Jr. 3,853 expedite understanding of proposed RAIN NEEDED...Duckweed is covering Mindowaskin Pond due to a lack of rain. *Christopher Hudak 17,462 plans. It also would add a demolition While the pond is treated regularly, rain is needed to help break it up faster. *Angela R. Garretson 19,005 *Lourdes Leon 18,018 Brianna Armstead 1,561 Advertising in PAGE INDEX Daniel Yamakaitis 815 The LEADER / TIMES Regional ...... 2 Education ...... 10-11 Garwood Council GOP Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 7-9 Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Jesse Wilson 49 Community ... 3, 11 Real Estate .... 1, 2, 7 UP THE CREEK...In keeping with a holiday tradition, these paddlers participate Joseph Nicastro 49 Means PLUS BUSINESS Obituary ...... 11 Classifieds ..... 10 in the Cranford Fourth of July canoe races on the Rahway River at the Cranford Richard J. McCormack 55 for YOU! Police...... 6 A&E ...... 12 Canoe Club on Saturday. Anthony Goodell 56 Westfield Leader only Page 6 Thursday, July 9, 2020 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION

Bill to Decriminalize Pot Debate Over Statues Focuses Moves to State Senate On Columbus Monument By REBECCA MEHORTER Under this bill, a person who oper- By FRED T. ROSSI tional system and how much we still Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ates a car while possessing 10 grams Specially Written for The Westfield Leader have left to eradicate racist ideals from TRENTON — A bill that decrimi- or less of marijuana would no longer SCOTCH PLAINS — The national our roots,” he told The Leader. nalizes possession of 10 grams or less be subjected to the current $50 fine conversation about whether certain stat- The statue was donated by the Ital- of marijuana and the personal-use and two years of forfeiting car use. It ues and monuments are appropriate ian-American Club, the local UNICO amount of regulated marijuana-in- also would be a disorderly-persons reached Scotch Plains last week, with chapter and the Knights of Columbus fused products made it past the New offense if a minor possessed a mari- competing online petitions seeking to and was formally dedicated on Colum- Jersey Assembly and on to the Senate juana-infused product due to that remove or to keep the statue of Christo- bus Day 1998. It was designed by Union at the end of June. person’s negligent storage of their pher Columbus that has stood in front County College student Lennox Brown. Bill A1897 would impose civil pen- product. Finally, the bill accounts for of the municipal building for nearly 22 Within days of Mr. Ulerio’s petition alties for certain products and for 10 those convicted of possession before years. being posted, another petition drive grams or less of marijuana. It also the bill becomes effective, allowing a Early last week, 21-year-old town- got underway to support keeping the would get rid of all penalties for be- petition to expunge their violation ship resident George Ulerio II posted statue in place. Spearheaded by town- ing under the influence of marijuana. with the usual waiting period. an online petition addressed to Mayor ship resident Joseph Sarno, it states Right now, possessing 50 grams or The bill offers a lot of different facets Alexander Smith and the township that proponents of removing the statue less of marijuana is a disorderly per- for marijuana reform, which has gained council calling for the removal of the “would rather push a narrative that sons offense, and possession of more popularity among voters recently, es- From The Archives – October 15, 1998 white marble statue of a hand holding Columbus was a conqueror and not than 50 grams is a fourth-degree crime pecially after statistics highlighting the COLUMBUS DAY IN SCOTCH PLAINS...A three-ton marble sculpture com- a sphere that is half solid and half the explorer who represents the jour- with an enhanced fine of up to racial disparities in marijuana arrests memorating the voyages of 15th-century Italian explorer Christopher Columbus steel grid with three stainless steel ney so many immigrants, Italian or $25,000. Those convicted of fourth- gained attention. According to the is unveiled Monday on the Village Green along Park Avenue in the township. sails and is dedicated to Christopher not, made in order to come to this degree crimes can spend up to 18 American Civil Liberties Union, in New Standing to the right of the statue is Lennox Brown, the Union County College Columbus. The petition said that country and make this land their new months in prison or face a $10,000 Jersey, Black people are 3.5 times more student who designed the artwork. Rocco L. Cornacchia, President of UNICO, is Scotch Plains “is supposed to pro- home in search of a better life.” pictured at far right. UNICO spearheaded the drive to raise nearly $50,000 to fund fine. Disorderly persons convictions likely to be arrested for marijuana pos- the monument. mote diversity and equality” and that Mr. Sarno told The Leader he plans can imprison someone for up to six session than white people. In Union the statue “promotes an atmosphere to present his petition, which has some months or a fine of $1,000 or both. County, it is four times more likely. of white supremacy, imperialism, 1,500 signatures, to the council at its The bill’s primary sponsor, Senator Moreover, in 2013, 88 percent of total genocide, racism, and rape.” Tuesday, July 21 meeting “as a way to M. Teresa Ruiz, said in a statement, marijuana arrests were for marijuana Mountainside Approves Speaking to The Westfield Leader, show our representatives of how “The War on Drugs has ravaged com- possession, so users, not dealers, were Mr. Ulerio said it was “very well docu- strongly the Scotch Plains community munities of color for far too long. punished for having a personal-use Additional Revenue for 2020 mented” that Columbus “was respon- feels about this sculpture and what While we await voter approval of le- amount of marijuana. sible for the rape, murder and enslave- Columbus means to the people here.” galization, we cannot forget about those A ballot question on legalization is By JENNIFER GLACKIN Turner said that some of the money ment of millions of people,” including He added, “There are imperfections in arrested and incarcerated every day on planned for the November election. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader has already been spent and that “the “my ancestors as well as many others in Columbus and many heroes through- marijuana-related charges. By decrimi- Senator , who had MOUNTAINSIDE — In a 10-minute, rest will be expended by the end of the the community.” He said Columbus’ out history, and it’s from their trials and nalizing certain marijuana offenses we previously put legislation forward to virtual work session meeting, the year.” “crimes against humanity are not repre- tribulations that we’ve made this coun- can prevent countless unnecessary ar- legalize marijuana, could not be Mountainside Borough Council ap- Other new areas of revenue approved sentative of this town and its values.” try better and better each day.” rests and the attendant legal conse- reached before press time. proved new revenue for the 2020 bud- at the meeting were the Clean Commu- Having a monument, “is just signifying He told The Leader that although he quences over the next seven months.” get. Mayor Paul Mirabelli, Council- nities Grant for $14,455 and the Alcohol that we condone this type of behavior, took note of what he called the “divi- This bill also would require the Support Local Journalism woman Deanna Andre and Councilman Education Rehabilitation Fund for $750. especially when we choose to only look sive” language in Mr. Ulerio’s petition, court to waive penalties for a single Robert Messler were absent. The council is waiting for informa- at the good things he has done rather he at first decided to “not give it atten- violation in a three-year period if the Council President Keith Turner an- tion about the 2020 Kids Recreation than the entire picture.” tion and let it be to see if anything person completed a substance-abuse nounced the borough had received Trust Grant. Once Director of Recre- Mr. Ulerio’s petition, news of which materialized to give that petition mo- assessment by a licensed professional $200,000 from the Coronavirus Aid, ation Frank Masella receives the packet, led to more than 1,000 comments, pro mentum.” When Deputy Mayor Josh within 60 days of the violation. It also Relief, and Economic Security he will send the information to the and con, on social media, had gotten Losardo commented last week that he would expunge the violation if a per- (CARES) Act to reimburse its Covid- baseball and softball leagues, PAL, close to 2,000 signatures as of Tuesday. would ask the council to discuss the son is declared not drug dependent by 19 expenditures. “We got covered at schools and other kids recreation groups He found it “sad to see the amount of matter at its next meeting, Mr. Sarno a medical professional, and if the 100 percent, which is great news,” Mr. with instructions and a deadline for the hateful, ignorant and racist commen- said he felt “compelled to put a petition person is considered drug dependent, Turner said. An example of these ex- application. tary” aimed at him and others on social together to preserve and protect the the court would order him or her to penditures is the installation of plastic The council has received a raffle ap- media in the past 10 days. “It just shows sculpture that symbolizes so much for undergo treatment for drug depen- shields in the municipal building, simi- plication from the Mountainside Parent- how many gaps there are in our educa- the Italian-American community.” dency, after which his or her record goleader.com/form/subscribe lar to those in stores, which was dis- Teacher Organization for a Fall Festival could be expunged. cussed at a meeting last month. Mr. draw raffle, to take place after the new school year begins, which will be voted POLICE BLOTTER on during the council’s next meeting. Your business can sponsor the Police Blotter Also on that agenda, a different raffle Call 908-232-4407 or email [email protected] application will be refunded $200 due to an incorrect amount being paid. SCOTCH PLAINS Thursday, June 25, Daniel Cruz, Pool refunds will also be discussed Monday, June 22, Christina Martinez, 46, of Somerset was arrested on an then. Councilwoman Donna Pacifico 31, of Cranford was arrested on an active warrant out of Monmouth said there were 42 membership refunds. active warrant out of Plainfield during County during a motor vehicle stop. Pool members who paid for a member- an investigation involving a dispute. He was transported to police head- ship in full will “either receive a 25 Martinez was transported to police quarters and processed. percent refund or a credit for next year,” headquarters and processed. Thursday, June 25, a resident of said business administrator Jill Goode. Wednesday, June 24, a resident of Hunter Avenue reported being a vic- Mr. Turner said a new police vehicle Valleyscent Avenue reported that their tim of fraud. The victim stated that an will be purchased as a replacement at a bicycle had been stolen from the rear unknown individual opened an Ama- cost of approximately $32,000, which is of their property within the last few zon account using their name and made already in the 2020 budget. This will months. The bicycle is described as a a fraudulent purchase. The case is also be on the agenda for approval at the silver-and-black mountain bike. The under investigation. Now more than ever, next meeting. case is under investigation. Tuesday, June 30, a resident of The next meeting of the council will Wednesday, June 24, Pedro Tlaseca, Cooper Road reported unauthorized be Tuesday, July 21. 57, of Plainfield was arrested and activity on an E-ZPass account. The Thank You for Your charged with driving while intoxicated case is under investigation. community (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop Wednesday, July 1, a business lo- Continued Support and investigation. He was transported cated on the 1700 block of East Sec- to police headquarters and processed. ond Street reported graffiti on the rear of Local Journalism Thursday, June 25, Justin Weekes, of the building. The case is under 22, of Plainfield was arrested during a investigation. goleader.com/form/subscribe motor vehicle stop and charged with Wednesday, July 1, a resident of matters. possession of marijuana. Weekes was Bartle Avenue reported unauthorized transported to police headquarters and transactions on a bank account. The Nicholas Braco, Jr. processed. case is under investigation. Thursday, June 25, a resident of Tussel Thursday, July 2, Clifford Wright, Joins REDCOM Lane reported being a victim of fraud. Jr., 34, of Somerset was arrested dur- The victim reported several fraudulent ing a motor vehicle stop and charged Design & transactions to their bank account. The with possession of marijuana. Wright There’s comfort in being part of a strong community like Lantern Hill in case is under investigation. was transported to police headquar- Construction LLC ters and processed. New Providence. We’re managed by Erickson Living,® a leader in senior Thursday, July 2, a resident of Black living and health care. Despite social distancing, our residents never Birch Road reported a fraudulent claim Planning Bd. to unemployment was filed in their lacked care and connection. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 name. The case is under investigation. Thursday, July 2, Raymond K. subject to dimension restrictions. Both • Meals, medications, personal items, and more—delivered! Bukowski, 55, of South Plainfield was passed to resolve confusion in the origi- arrested and charged with defiant tres- nal ordinances. • Telehealth appointments and house calls from our on-site doctors. passing during a suspicious-person in- Also on the agenda was a review of vestigation. Bukowski was transported an application concerning the 414 Cen- to police headquarters and processed. • Virtual faith services, fitness classes, entertainment, and more. tral Avenue property, where Alfa Realty Friday, July 3, Barry E. Sharp, 48, of Management plans to construct four Edison was arrested on an active war- two-bedroom apartments. The original rant out of Elizabeth during a motor proposal conflicted with town ordi- vehicle stop. Sharp was transported to nance because it had too small of a side police headquarters and processed. yard and too few parking spaces. The Nicholas Braco, Jr. “We were well cared for during this crisis with meals, public comment section mainly focused WESTFIELD — We are pleased on parking concerns as neighbors said mail, essentials delivered right to our doors.” to announce that Nicholas P. Braco, there was already too little parking in WF Rec. –Mike B., a community resident Jr., P.P., L.L.A., has joined REDCOM the area. After a brief recess, Steve Design & Construction LLC, with an Hehl, the attorney for the project, said CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 emphasis in planning and land they could add a condition of approval At the start of the meeting, Dhillon acquisition. Nicholas brings over 30 for additional spots located nearby. Patel presented the commission with years of experience in the real estate Planning Board member Ann Free- his Eagle Scout project proposal, Learn more. Call 1-800-989-0506 or visit development industry to REDCOM. man said that she was happy the appli- which calls for improving the walk- LanternHillCommunity.com for your free brochure. Over his career, Nicholas has cant was willing to listen to public ing trails at Tamaques Park. He said primarily managed his own real estate concerns and that higher population he wants to put an improved trail map companies and developed his own density is a reality Westfield has to face. in place as well as better trail markers projects. “We have a push-pull between what and markings of exposed roots so that Nicholas is a Professional Planner, people like, what people want and where walkers avoid tripping on them and Landscape Architect and Licensed we want to go with our Master Plan and injuring themselves. He also hopes to Real Estate Salesperson. He is the density that has to happen,” she said. “I place tree identification signs along expert that can help you and your would like to say thank you for listen- the trails and elevate some of the clients quickly identify potential sites ing. It really means a lot when you can lower-lying trails to avoid the water 535 Mountain Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974 for land development that best align work together to meet common goals.” that can gather in certain spots. The with your clients’ business needs and The application was approved by the commission unanimously backed his LanternHillCommunity.com future goals. planning board unanimously, with the project, which the town council will 14153158 condition to acquire more parking. now have to formally approve. Paid Bulletin Board Mayor Brindle recused herself from The commission next meets on goleader.com/form/bulletin the vote. Monday, August 3. Serving the community since 1959

USPS 485200 Thursday, July 9, 2020 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 61st YEAR – ISSUE NO. 28-2020 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Debate Over Statues Focuses On Columbus Monument By FRED T. ROSSI posted an online petition addressed racism, and rape.” Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times to Mayor Alexander Smith and the Speaking to The Scotch Plains- SCOTCH PLAINS – The national township council calling for the re- Fanwood Times, Mr. Ulerio said it conversation about whether certain moval of the white marble statue of was “very well documented” that statues and monuments are appro- a hand holding a sphere that is half Columbus “was responsible for the priate reached Scotch Plains last solid and half steel grid with three rape, murder and enslavement of week, with competing online peti- stainless steel sails and is dedicated millions of people,” including “my tions seeking to remove or to keep to Christopher Columbus. The peti- ancestors as well as many others in the statue of Christopher Columbus tion said that Scotch Plains “is sup- the community.” He said Colum- that has stood in front of the munici- posed to promote diversity and bus’ “crimes against humanity are pal building for nearly 22 years. equality” and that the statue “pro- not representative of this town and Early last week, 21-year-old motes an atmosphere of white su- its values.” Having a monument, “is township resident George Ulerio II premacy, imperialism, genocide, just signifying that we condone this type of behavior, especially when we choose to only look at the good things he has done rather than the entire picture.” Mr. Ulerio’s petition, news of which led to more than 1,000 com- ments, pro and con, on social me- dia, had gotten close to 2,000 signa- tures as of Tuesday. He found it “sad to see the amount of hateful, ignorant and racist commentary” Ken Zierler for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times aimed at him and others on social FREE TO PLAY...Playgrounds were re-opened on July 2, following months of shutdown due to Covid-19, including media in the past 10 days. “It just Ponderosa Farm Park on Cooper Road. Residents were allowed to come out and play and get some much-needed fun in the shows how many gaps there are in sun as long as they observed social-distancing requirements. our educational system and how much we still have left to eradicate racist ideals from our roots,” he told The Times. BLM Signs Vandalized, Torn Down The statue was donated by the Italian-American Club, the local UNICO chapter and the Knights of Columbus and was formally dedi- From Two Westfield Locations cated on Columbus Day 1998. It From The Archives – October 15, 1998 was designed by Union County By REBECCA MEHORTER Rice, Trayvon Martin and Sandra officers gathered the signs and have COLUMBUS DAY IN SCOTCH PLAINS...A three-ton marble sculpture com- College student Lennox Brown. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Bland, at the traffic circle in late May. kept them as part of their investiga- memorating the voyages of 15th-century Italian explorer Christopher Columbus Within days of Mr. Ulerio’s peti- WESTFIELD – Posters in Westfield On June 8, someone cut the zip ties of tion. is unveiled Monday on the Village Green along Park Avenue in the township. tion being posted, another petition supporting the Black Lives Matter three or four cloth signs, said Eliza- “I can say the Westfield Police De- Standing to the right of the statue is Lennox Brown, the Union County College drive got underway to support keep- movement have been torn down from beth Wolf, MLK Association of partment has been very supportive of student who designed the artwork. Rocco L. Cornacchia, President of UNICO, is pictured at far right. UNICO spearheaded the drive to raise nearly $50,000 to fund ing the statue in place. Spearheaded both the South Avenue traffic circle Westfield president. Volunteers put our efforts,” she said. “We appreciate the monument. by township resident Joseph Sarno, and Westfield High School (WHS). them back up on June 10. Westfield the help they’ve given us.” it states that proponents of remov- The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Police Department spokesman Ser- Banners at Westfield High School ing the statue “would rather push a Association of Westfield put up signs geant Michael Walsh said officers no- also were stolen. One stating “Black Acting Admin. Discusses narrative that Columbus was a con- commemorating Black people killed ticed the signs at the traffic circle had Lives Matter” and the other saying queror and not the explorer who by police brutality and race-related all been taken down around 1 a.m. on “Teach Black History” were taken. A CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 violence, such as George Floyd, Tamar June 28. Ms. Wolf said the police Pride flag supporting the LGBTQ com- Borough Hall Renovations munity, hung alongside the two which Unofficial Primary were removed, was left alone. By MICHAEL BONACCORSO struction office to limit exposure, Mr. Mountainside Approves The vandalism occurred approxi- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Tomkins stated. The designated doors Election Results mately a month after multiple peaceful FANWOOD – Acting Borough or entrances will provide both em- AREA — Due to the unusual mail- protests in Westfield over the death of Administrator Fred Tomkins dis- ployees and residents efficient access in ballot with limited in-person vot- Additional Revenue for 2020 George Floyd at the hands of four cussed during July 6’s workshop and seamless drop-off or inquiry, ing in the July 7 Primary election, Minneapolis police officers. Approxi- agenda meeting the planned renova- stated Mr. Tomkins. results are unofficial and sparse. The By JENNIFER GLACKIN application from the Mountainside mately 1,000 people protested June 4 tions at borough hall, which will be Regarding short-term action, cer- Union County Clerk announced that Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Parent-Teacher Organization for a Fall in Westfield. Days later, approximately funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Re- tain counters within departments will results would be updated on Thurs- MOUNTAINSIDE — In a 10- Festival draw raffle, to take place 3,000 people, Mayor Shelley Brindle, lief, and Economic Security Act be removed, allowing desks to be day, July 9, with an unofficial report minute, virtual work session meeting, after the new school year begins, Congressman Tom Malinowski (D- (CARES). Mr. Tomkins stated that “socially distanced, with short-term being issued on Thursday, July 16. the Mountainside Borough Council which will be voted on during the 7th, Somerset) and Governor Phil the renovations will take into consid- protective barriers placed to protect Races with a presumptive winner are approved new revenue for the 2020 council’s next meeting. Also on that Murphy among them, participated in a eration creating a safe work environ- both residents and employees, ac- designated with an *. According to budget. Mayor Paul Mirabelli, Coun- agenda, a different raffle application June 7 protest, organized by WHS ment for all borough employees. Ad- cording to Mr. Tomkins. the county clerk’s website, 30,508 cilwoman Deanna Andre and Coun- will be refunded $200 due to an in- students. ditionally, the borough’s leadership Existing funds were set aside “a ballots were cast out of 353,739 reg- cilman Robert Messler were absent. correct amount being paid. “People need to understand that there will aim to open borough hall in a safe while back” to fund general, unre- istered voters, totaling 8.62 percent Council President Keith Turner Pool refunds will also be discussed was someone, well at least one, who manner not only for employees, but lated renovations, stated Mr. Tomkins. voter turnout. announced the borough had received then. Councilwoman Donna Pacifico thought that making note of these for all residents who go there to con- The funds set aside will be deployed As of the morning of July 8, the $200,000 from the Coronavirus Aid, said there were 42 membership re- people who have lost their lives due to duct business. to commence the renovation plan- results posted are: Relief, and Economic Security funds. Pool members who paid for a race-based violence, that they thought Borough hall renovations had been ning and project, stated Mr. Tomkins. US Senate DEM (CARES) Act to reimburse its Covid- membership in full will “either re- that was not worthy of everyone’s at- discussed “for quite some time now,” All Covid19-related costs and reno- *Cory Booker 21,677 19 expenditures. “We got covered at ceive a 25 percent refund or a credit tention,” Ms. Wolf said about the traf- Mr. Tomkins said, preceding the vation costs will be refunded by the Lawrence Hamm 2,661 100 percent, which is great news,” CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 Covid-19 pandemic. CARES act, stated Mr. Tomkins. US Senate GOP Mr. Turner said. An example of these Typically, residents enter the bor- Council President Erin McElroy Natalie Lynn Rivera 410 expenditures is the installation of plas- ough hall through the tax collector’s Barker stated that borough hall re- *Rikin “Rik” Mehta 2,652 tic shields in the municipal building, office, and the renovation project is mains closed at this point in time. Patricia Flanagan 609 similar to those in stores, which was aiming to limit “unnecessary depart- Several other Covid-19 prevention Hirsh Singh 719 discussed at a meeting last month. ment interaction” long term, accord- measures also have been imple- Eugene T. Anagnos 79 Mr. Turner said that some of the money ing to Mr. Tomkins. The plan is to mented, such as air duct cleaning and District 7 Congressional GOP has already been spent and that “the create a separate entrance for the con- CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 *Tom Kean, Jr. 2,900 rest will be expended by the end of Raafat Barsoom 202 the year.” Tom Phillips 121 Other new areas of revenue ap- District 12 Congressional DEM proved at the meeting were the Clean *Bonnie Watson Coleman 2,623 Communities Grant for $14,455 and Lisa McCormick 129 the Alcohol Education Rehabilitation Union County Sheriff DEM Fund for $750. Jack Molenaar 4,035 The council is waiting for informa- *Peter Corvelli 19,205 tion about the 2020 Kids Recreation Union County Clerk DEM Trust Grant. Once Director of Recre- Sean M. Smith 3,317 ation Frank Masella receives the *Joanne Rajoppi 20,491 packet, he will send the information Union County Freeholder DEM to the baseball and softball leagues, Aissa Catherine Heath 4,349 PAL, schools and other kids recre-

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Westfield Rec. Commission Bill to Decriminalize Pot Geared Up For Summer Moves to State Senate By FRED T. ROSSI to work on the Edison Intermediate By REBECCA MEHORTER Under this bill, a person who oper- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times School field project. Spiezle Architec- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ates a car while possessing 10 grams WESTFIELD – Members of the tural Group will meet with various TRENTON — A bill that decrimi- or less of marijuana would no longer recreation commission applauded the groups with an interest in the new field nalizes possession of 10 grams or less be subjected to the current $50 fine efforts of the recreation department in complex to gauge what they would of marijuana and the personal-use and two years of forfeiting car use. It getting Memorial Pool opened and in like to see, and the firm also will amount of regulated marijuana-in- also would be a disorderly-persons putting together a summer camp pro- examine any wetlands issues regard- fused products made it past the New offense if a minor possessed a mari- gram, both of which were delayed by ing the site. Jersey Assembly and on to the Senate juana-infused product due to that the coronavirus shutdowns. At the start of the meeting, Dhillon at the end of June. person’s negligent storage of their At the commission’s meeting on Patel presented the commission with Bill A1897 would impose civil pen- product. Finally, the bill accounts for Monday, Recreation Director Don his Eagle Scout project proposal, which alties for certain products and for 10 those convicted of possession before Bogardus said that, “it has been kind calls for improving the walking trails grams or less of marijuana. It also the bill becomes effective, allowing a of hectic the past month” as local at Tamaques Park. He said he wants to would get rid of all penalties for be- petition to expunge their violation officials scrambled to prepare the pool put an improved trail map in place as ing under the influence of marijuana. with the usual waiting period. Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Right now, possessing 50 grams or for its June 27 opening and put to- well as better trail markers and mark- TRAINING CAMP...Major League Baseball is set to return later this month, and The bill offers a lot of different gether summer camp activities while ings of exposed roots so that walkers future big leaguers with the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth Baseball League got less of marijuana is a disorderly per- facets for marijuana reform, which awaiting guidance from the governor’s avoid tripping on them and injuring ready on Sunday for games to get underway this week. sons offense, and possession of more has gained popularity among voters office. He said that his department themselves. He also hopes to place than 50 grams is a fourth-degree crime recently, especially after statistics normally has about four months to tree identification signs along the trails with an enhanced fine of up to highlighting the racial disparities in prepare for the pool to open. This year, and elevate some of the lower-lying $25,000. Those convicted of fourth- marijuana arrests gained attention. “we had 10 days,” he noted. He said trails to avoid the water that can gather Columbus Statue degree crimes can spend up to 18 According to the American Civil Lib- the summer camp-in-a-box program in certain spots. The commission unani- months in prison or face a $10,000 erties Union, in , Black and some outdoor activities are “sell- mously backed his project, which the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 fine. Disorderly persons convictions people are 3.5 times more likely to be ing like hotcakes.” town council will now have to for- represents the journey so many im- council to discuss the matter at its can imprison someone for up to six arrested for marijuana possession than Assistant Recreation Director mally approve. migrants, Italian or not, made in next meeting, Mr. Sarno said he felt months or a fine of $1,000 or both. white people. In Union County, it is Heather Re-Ferratti said the biggest The commission next meets on Mon- order to come to this country and “compelled to put a petition together The bill’s primary sponsor, Sena- four times more likely. Moreover, in issue with the pool so far has been day, August 3. make this land their new home in to preserve and protect the sculp- tor M. Teresa Ruiz, said in a state- 2013, 88 percent of total marijuana keeping track of reservations and try- search of a better life.” ture that symbolizes so much for the ment, “The War on Drugs has rav- arrests were for marijuana posses- ing to make the facility “a safe but Mr. Sarno told The Times he plans Italian-American community.” aged communities of color for far too sion, so users, not dealers, were pun- enjoyable place.” One issue is the num- to present his petition, which has long. While we await voter approval ished for having a personal-use ber of no-shows — those who reserve BLM Signs some 1,500 signatures, to the coun- of legalization, we cannot forget about amount of marijuana. time but fail to show up. She estimated CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cil at its Tuesday, July 21 meeting those arrested and incarcerated every A ballot question on legalization is there have been about 40 or 50 no- “as a way to show our representa- MS Council day on marijuana-related charges. By planned for the November election. shows so far, and said that repeat of- fic circle posters. “People who may tives of how strongly the Scotch CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 decriminalizing certain marijuana Senator Nicholas Scutari, who had fenders may receive “a friendly re- question the need for putting the ban- Plains community feels about this for next year,” said business adminis- offenses we can prevent countless previously put legislation forward to minder” to cancel in advance if they ners up, well, I would say that answers sculpture and what Columbus means trator Jill Goode. unnecessary arrests and the attendant legalize marijuana, could not be are unable to get to the pool at their that question.” to the people here.” He added, Mr. Turner said a new police ve- legal consequences over the next reached before press time. designated time. Westfield High School, Edison In- “There are imperfections in Colum- hicle will be purchased as a replace- seven months.” Several commission members were termediate School and Roosevelt In- bus and many heroes throughout ment at a cost of approximately This bill also would require the Support Local Journalism effusive in their praise of the recre- termediate School received official history, and it’s from their trials and $32,000, which is already in the 2020 court to waive penalties for a single ation department and the pool staff. designation as “No Place for Hate” tribulations that we’ve made this budget. This will also be on the agenda violation in a three-year period if the Ms. Re-Ferratti said that, “we really schools by the Anti-Defamation country better and better each day.” for approval at the next meeting. person completed a substance-abuse have a great, great staff” which has League in May. A virtual discussion He told The Times that although The next meeting of the council assessment by a licensed professional worked very hard in admitting fami- series for students in grades 9 to 12 he took note of what he called the will be Tuesday, July 21. within 60 days of the violation. It also lies to the pool complex in as timely a will “continue our educational jour- “divisive” language in Mr. Ulerio’s would expunge the violation if a per- manner as possible. ney and dialogues on race, and to petition, he at first decided to “not son is declared not drug dependent by In other business, commission mem- deepen our commitment to the work give it attention and let it be to see a medical professional, and if the ber Brad Rothenberg said that the com- of anti-racism” on Tuesdays, July 21, if anything materialized to give that Renovations person is considered drug dependent, mission will request the town council July 28 and September 1. petition momentum.” When Deputy CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the court would order him or her to approve a contract of up to $55,000 A phone call to Mayor Brindle was Mayor Josh Losardo commented undergo treatment for drug depen- for a Hamilton, N.J.-based design firm not returned as of press time. last week that he would ask the ventilation, stated Ms. McElroy Barker. dency, after which his or her record CARES Act funding will cover could be expunged. goleader.com/form/subscribe projects such as the air duct cleaning, stated Mr. Tomkins. While borough hall remains closed, Fanwood outdoor recreation and sum- POLICE BLOTTER mer camp has commenced “without a Your business can sponsor the Police Blotter hitch,” stated Ms. McElroy Barker. On Thursday, July 23, a “listening Call 908-232-4407 or email [email protected] session” will be held with Scotch Plains’ and Fanwood’s elected lead- SCOTCH PLAINS tim of fraud. The victim stated that an ership, youth, residents and law en- Monday, June 22, Christina unknown individual opened an Ama- forcement officers, stated Ms. Martinez, 31, of Cranford was ar- zon account using their name and McElroy Barker. The event is meant rested on an active warrant out of made a fraudulent purchase. The case to promote community involvement Plainfield during an investigation in- is under investigation. and comfortableness through inclu- volving a dispute. Martinez was trans- Tuesday, June 30, a resident of sion, stated Ms. McElroy Barker. ported to police headquarters and Cooper Road reported unauthorized Residents, especially youth, will pro- processed. activity on an E-ZPass account. The vide feedback on what “they would Wednesday, June 24, a resident of case is under investigation. Now more than ever, like to see or expect” from their com- Valleyscent Avenue reported that their Wednesday, July 1, a business lo- munity police officers, the council bicycle had been stolen from the rear cated on the 1700 block of East Sec- president stated. of their property within the last few ond Street reported graffiti on the rear months. The bicycle is described as a of the building. The case is under community Thank You for Your silver-and-black mountain bike. The investigation. case is under investigation. Wednesday, July 1, a resident of Continued Support Wednesday, June 24, Pedro Bartle Avenue reported unauthorized Tlaseca, 57, of Plainfield was arrested transactions on a bank account. The of Local Journalism and charged with driving while in- case is under investigation. goleader.com/form/subscribe toxicated (DWI) following a motor Thursday, July 2, Clifford Wright, matters. vehicle stop and investigation. He Jr., 34, of Somerset was arrested dur- was transported to police headquar- ing a motor vehicle stop and charged Nicholas Braco, Jr. ters and processed. with possession of marijuana. Wright Thursday, June 25, Justin Weekes, was transported to police headquar- Joins REDCOM 22, of Plainfield was arrested during ters and processed. a motor vehicle stop and charged Thursday, July 2, a resident of Black Design & with possession of marijuana. Weekes Birch Road reported a fraudulent There’s comfort in being part of a strong community like Lantern Hill in was transported to police headquar- claim to unemployment was filed in Construction LLC ters and processed. their name. The case is under investi- New Providence. We’re managed by Erickson Living,® a leader in senior Thursday, June 25, a resident of gation. living and health care. Despite social distancing, our residents never Tussel Lane reported being a victim Thursday, July 2, Raymond K. of fraud. The victim reported several Bukowski, 55, of South Plainfield lacked care and connection. fraudulent transactions to their bank was arrested and charged with defiant account. The case is under investiga- trespassing during a suspicious-per- • Meals, medications, personal items, and more—delivered! tion. son investigation. Bukowski was Thursday, June 25, Daniel Cruz, transported to police headquarters and • Telehealth appointments and house calls from our on-site doctors. 46, of Somerset was arrested on an processed. active warrant out of Monmouth Friday, July 3, Barry E. Sharp, 48, County during a motor vehicle stop. of Edison was arrested on an active • Virtual faith services, fitness classes, entertainment, and more. He was transported to police head- warrant out of Elizabeth during a quarters and processed. motor vehicle stop. Sharp was trans- Thursday, June 25, a resident of ported to police headquarters and Hunter Avenue reported being a vic- processed. Nicholas Braco, Jr. “We were well cared for during this crisis with meals, WESTFIELD — We are pleased mail, essentials delivered right to our doors.” to announce that Nicholas P. Braco, –Mike B., a community resident Jr., P.P., L.L.A., has joined REDCOM Design & Construction LLC, with an emphasis in planning and land acquisition. Nicholas brings over 30 years of experience in the real estate Learn more. Call 1-800-989-0506 or visit development industry to REDCOM. LanternHillCommunity.com for your free brochure. Over his career, Nicholas has primarily managed his own real estate companies and developed his own projects. Nicholas is a Professional Planner, Landscape Architect and Licensed Real Estate Salesperson. He is the expert that can help you and your clients quickly identify potential sites 535 Mountain Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974 for land development that best align with your clients’ business needs and Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times LanternHillCommunity.com future goals. SERIOUS DISCUSSION...These gentlemen had a serious talk about classic cars 14153158 at the Scotch Plains Fire Department Car Show on July 2 at St. Bartholomew the Paid Bulletin Board Apostle Church in Scotch Plains. The event was a fundraiser for the Scotch Plains goleader.com/form/bulletin Fire Department. Page 2 Thursday, July 9, 2020 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION Counseling Service Moves to Welcome to Our Neighborhood Brought to you by Make Teletherapy Available Susan Massa CRS WESTFIELD — On March 16, in the practice and the onset of the 908-400-0778 Youth and Family Counseling Ser- pandemic was a fortuitous circum- vice treated its last client “in of- stance. [email protected] fice.” Subsequently, the State of When the stay-at-home order was www.NJhomeshowcase.com New Jersey was under stay-at-home issued, Youth and Family Counsel- 188 Elm Street, Westfield NJ 07090 orders, officially declared March ing Service immediately activated 908-233-8502 x455 21. Both Carol M. Pedro, the ex- its existing plans for teletherapy ecutive director, and Alex Williams, and started connecting patients with board president, agreed that the therapists by computer and phone 29 Homes sold June 28th thru July 5th, 2020 in Westfield, health of both clients and therapists and continued the same counseling Cranford, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood & Garwood was paramount to the agency and its that had been done face-to-face prior Photo Courtesy of Jim Lowney, County of Union role in the community. to the emergency. Ms. Pedro, closely TOWN ADDRESS STYLE RMS BRS BTH GAR SALE PRICE MORE PARK...Demolition began July 1 of the abandoned house located at 112 Fortunately, before the virus overseeing the transition, said the Park Drive in Cranford that protrudes into Nomahegan Park. The Union County struck, Youth and Family Counsel- plan is working well and was liked Cranford 12 BEHNERT PL Cape Cod 6 3 1.0 1 $395,000 Board of Chosen Freeholders acquired the “elbow” of land and a street in ing Service had been moving to- by participants on both sides. There Cranford 48 BURNSIDE AVE Cape Cod 8 4 2.0 1 $370,000 November 2019. The .59-acre parcel was purchased through the Union County ward incorporating teletherapy for were some unexpected side ben- Cranford 10 ARLINGTON RD Victorian 12 5 2.1 2 $520,000 Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Fund. The house and its its clients into its structure as a way efits like less emergency canceling Cranford 7 CLAREMONT PL Colonial 13 6 3.0 2 $800,000 accompanying section of street will be removed and will be become part of Fanwood 393 MIDWAY AVE SplitLev 7 3 1.1 1 $312,500 Nomahegan Park. for clients who have difficulty ac- of appointments and elimination of Fanwood 20 PORTLAND AVE Colonial 8 3 1.1 0 $433,000 cessing the office because of issues transportation time. Youth and Fam- Fanwood 1 SHADY LN Colonial 7 3 2.0 1 $448,000 such as lack of transportation, ill- ily Counseling Service will con- Fanwood 15 OAK CT SplitLev 7 4 3.0 1 $493,000 ness or weather to still receive men- tinue this way of counseling as an Fanwood 15 PLEASANT AVE CapeCod 9 4 3.0 1 $569,000 Blood Drive Set For Today tal health therapy. Through a timely option in future treatment. Cur- Fanwood 65 ARLENE COURT SplitLev 9 4 2.1 1 $569,900 and generous grant from The Over- rently, it has decided to remain 100 Fanwood 36 GLENWOOD RD SplitLev 9 3 2.1 1 $741,529 Mountainside 344 SHORT DR Ranch 7 4 2.1 2 $527,700 At Clark Rescue Squad HQ look Foundation in Summit, Youth percent virtual until at least Friday, Mountainside 1084 SYLVAN LN Ranch 11 4 3.0 2 $615,000 and Family Counseling Service pur- July 31. Mountainside 289 CENTRAL AVE Colonial 9 4 2.2 2 $755,000 chased equipment and started train- Youth and Family Counseling Scotch Plains 371 EVERGREEN BL CapeCod 7 3 1.0 1 $380,000 CLARK — New Jersey Blood Ser- mask or face covering; will have their ing therapists to use computer-ac- Service’s office is located at 233 Scotch Plains 224 BYRD AVE Colonial 9 3 2.0 1 $475,000 vices, a division of New York Blood temperature taken; and must be 14 Scotch Plains 1 ROUND HILL RD Ranch 9 4 2.1 2 $620,000 Center, has announced that its June days symptom-free if recovered from cess and telephone outreach as an Prospect Street, Westfield. The Scotch Plains 1713 FRONT ST Colonial 13 5 3.0 1 $638,000 alternative way of reaching clients. agency provides individual, family, Scotch Plains 1931 WINDING BROOK SplitLev 9 4 2.1 2 $665,000 blood drive at the Clark Rescue Squad COVID-19. The decision to include teletherapy couple and group counseling. Per- Scotch Plains 920 FOX HILL LN Custom 10 4 3.1 2 $790,000 headquarters was a success, with 59 Individuals may not donate if they sons wishing to make contact may Scotch Plains 1371 RARITAN RD Custom 10 4 6.0 2 $1,200,000 units of blood collected thanks to the have had a positive diagnostic test or call the agency at (908) 233-2042 Scotch Plains 2 ALTON WAY Colonial 18 5 6.1 3 $1,250,000 support of the community. experienced symptoms of COVID-19 ADS PLACED IN or visit its website at yfcsnj.org. Westfield 764 FAIRACRES AVE Colonial 11 5 1.1 1 $750,000 There will be another blood drive at in the last 14 days, or if they currently Westfield 121 PEARL ST Colonial 10 4 3.1 2 $829,900 the Clark Rescue Squad headquarters are on self-quarantine restrictions. THE LEADER/TIMES YFCS receives funding from the Westfield 751 FAIRACRES AVE Colonial 10 4 3.1 2 $833,000 Westfield United Fund and the Westfield 865 SUMMIT AVE Colonial 8 4 3.0 1 $892,000 today, Thursday, July 9, from 1:30 to Participants are advised that New BRING RESULTS Westfield Foundation as well as its Westfield 224 SINCLAIR PLACE Colonial 8 4 2.1 2 $975,000 7:30 p.m. The squad headquarters is Jersey Blood Services does not test own annual funding appeal. Westfield 717 COOLIDGE ST Colonial 12 6 4.1 1 $1,060,524 located at 875 Raritan Road, Clark. for COVID-19 and that they should Westfield 9 BELL DR Colonial 16 5 4.0 2 $1,350,000 To remain in compliance with fed- contact their health-care provider if eral guidelines for social distancing, they wish to be tested. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE *Fanwood Scotch Plains Cranford Garwood Mountainside and Westfield, NJ data according to the Garden State MLS, as of 6/28/2020 thru 7/5/2020 Featured properties may not have been listed or sold by the appointments are preferred but walk- To sign up for the blood drive, visit BOROUGH OF FANWOOD tion 184-134 ((C)(2). 100 feet permitted; office/agent presenting this data for more information on these or other real estate matters, contact ins also will be welcome if drive tinyurl.com/july9BD. Further infor- PLANNING BOARD 144 feet proposed for pergola. Susan Massa at 908-400-0778. Information deemed RELIABLE www.NJHomeShowcase.com capacity permits. mation is available at nybc.org/ At this time, in light of the Executive www.Summitwestfieldhomes.com NOTICE OF HEARING Orders signed by Governor Murphy re- Donors presenting must wear a coronavirus. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Landmark lated to the current COVID-19 pandemic, at Fanwood, LLC (“Landmark”) has ap- and in an effort to follow best practices plied to the Planning Board of the Borough recommended by the United States Cen- of Fanwood for preliminary and final major ter for Disease Control, Fanwood Borough Bill Passes to Reduce NJ Transit Law Enforcement Agencies site plan approval, minor subdivision (lot Hall is closed to general members of the consolidation) approval, and variances to public and the Borough of Fanwood Plan- construct 52 market-rate residential units ning Board public meeting on this applica- Fares for Access Link Riders Hiring Bill Signed Into Law and 10 “affordable” units (62 residential tion on July 22, 2020 will not be “in-person” units total), approximately 4,200 square but rather will be conducted by way of and feet of interior amenity space, and approxi- through communications equipment, elec- TRENTON — Legislation that The bill, S-1563, would automati- TRENTON — To ensure law en- (D-Union) said via statement. “If an mately 4,900 square feet of retail space on tronically via ZOOM, a web-based video would reduce fares for NJ Transit cally enroll individuals determined forcement agencies are best equipped officer faces disciplinary action within property commonly known as 274 and conference application, and telephonically, Access Link riders passed the Senate eligible for NJ Transit Access Link when hiring officers, legislation was one agency in one town and can eas- 278-282 South Avenue, which is identified in compliance with the New Jersey Open this week. The legislation is spon- services into a reduced fare program signed into law by Governor Phil ily move on to another agency in a on the Borough’s tax maps as Block 65, Public Meetings Act. Lots 2 and 3, Borough of Fanwood. To present any objections or comments sored by Senators Nicholas Scutari applicable for all of NJ Transit’s bus, Murphy on July 1. different town without their record Please take further notice that this appli- which you may have (either in person or by (D-Middlesex/Somerset/Union) and train and light rail services. The bill Under the new law (A-744),law following them, we have an account- cation includes a request for any and all agent or attorney) to the granting of this (D-Union). would require NJ Transit to issue an enforcement agencies will be required ability problem. Making sure agen- variances, waivers, site plan approvals, or Application and to participate in the virtual “Many individuals who utilize Ac- identification card for reduced fare to request and receive internal affairs cies aren’t kept in the dark about the other relief as may be required for this public hearing of the Fanwood Planning amended site plan application, including Board on July 22, 2020 at 7:30 PM, please cess Link’s services are living on fixed eligibility to Access Link riders. and personnel files of law enforce- background of candidates – good or but not limited to the following: visit: incomes,” said Mr. Scutari. “This “Access Link riders depend on ment officers who are prospective bad – is what this law does. This is 1. Maximum Overall Building Height https://zoom.us/j/93611736040?pwd= piece of legislation allows riders to public transportation for their essen- candidates for employment. critical in our efforts to rebuild trust (Section 184-119(C)(3)). 3.5 stories and QWMxcDg4Yk5yS2laZk9OOHZ0WnBDZz09 travel on bus and rail at a greatly tial travel needs, and this legislation The law will codify certain revi- in law enforcement.” 45 feet permitted; 4.5 stories and 49 feet 5 Meeting ID: 936 1173 6040 discounted rate, greatly benefiting would help many riders with disabili- sions made to Internal Affairs Policy The new law will also deem any inches proposed. Password: 035362 2. Minimum Ground Story Height (Sec- Dial by your location riders with disabilities who rely on ties, including disabled veterans, to and Procedures by the Attorney future contract provision prohibiting tion 184-119F(9) (A)). 15 feet required; 13 +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) public transportation as their main save money every time they ride,” General’s Law Enforcement Direc- a law enforcement agency from pro- feet proposed. Meeting ID: 936 1173 6040 source of mobility.” said Mr. Cryan. tive No. 2019-5, which requires po- viding files, including internal affairs 3. Minimum Parking Requirement (Sec- Password: 035362 tion 184-119(A)(9)(A)). 108 parking spaces The NJ Transit reduced-fare pro- lice departments to facilitate the shar- and personnel files, to another agency required (93 for residential per RSIS, plus All documents related to this Application gram is currently available for people ing of disciplinary history on candi- as unenforceable and against public 15 for commercial space); 87 spaces pro- will be available for review on the Borough’s with disabilities, but to take part in dates. Changes made under this di- policy. The files transferred are, how- posed. website at https://www.fanwoodnj.org/de- the program, one must apply through rective took effect in April. ever, to remain confidential and can- 4. Minimum Parking Space Size (Sec- partments/planning-board/ at least 10 days When You tion 184-162(A)). 9 feet x 20 feet or 9 feet prior to the hearing date. For more infor- NJ Transit. This bill will streamline “There needs to be more account- not be disclosed to another party. The x 18 feet with a 2 foot overhang required; mation and any questions on how to ac- Want Results– the process. ability,” Assemblyman Jamel Holley law takes effect immediately. 9 feet x 18 feet with no overhang proposed. cess virtual meetings, participate, provide The program allows personal as- 5. Minimum Number of Loading Spaces public comment, review agendas and digi- sistants to ride for free with proper (Section 184-160(E)). One loading space tal plans and application materials, please Use required; none proposed. contact the Planning Board Secretary, Pat identification. Applications Open for 6. Minimum bicycle parking (Section 184- Hoynes, by email at Leader/TIMES Access Link is a paratransit service 119(F)(9)(c)). 2 for retail and 62 for resi- [email protected] or by phone at established by NJ Transit to provide dential (64 total) bike parking required, 34 (908) 322-8236 extension 121, during regu- public transportation to people with Rental Assistance Program proposed. lar business hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon- Classified Ads 7. Setback of gazebo from yards (Sec- day thru Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon on disabilities who are unable to use the tion 184-134(C). 10 feet from rear and side Fridays). local bus service according to the TRENTON — The New Jersey if assistance is still needed. Assis- yards required; 4.5 feet from rear yard Brown, Moskowitz & Kallen, P.C. American with Disabilities Act. Ac- Department of Community Affairs tance that is no longer necessary will proposed; 5.2 feet from side yard pro- By: Richard S. Schkolnick Inexpensive cording to NJ Transit, Access Link (DCA) today announced that the ap- be used to serve additional families. posed for pergola. Attorneys for Applicant 8. Maximum floor area for gazebo (Sec- SoHo at Fanwood Station provided 1.25 million rides to people plication period for the Covid-19 Pre-applications for the program 1 T - 07/09/20, The Leader Fee: $89.25 with disabilities in 2015. Emergency Rental Assistance Pro- received from July 6 to July 17 will be gram (CVERAP) is open. The pre- entered into an online lottery. Partici- application period, which was origi- pants will be selected from the over- nally supposed to end July 10, has all pool of applicants through a ran- This is your new home LAW OFFICES OF been extended to run through Friday, domized process based on eligibility we are talking about July 17. The program will provide and the lottery criteria. ROBERT G. 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The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES “Make Our Mansion Your Mansion”JTBOPČFSZPVDBOOPUSFGVTF Shine a Spotlight ćF+BNFT8BSE.BOTJPOt&BTU#SPBE4USFFUt8FTUĕFME /+tt on Your Business 908-232-4407 goleader.com/subscribe www.jameswardmansion.com goleader.com/form/bulletin A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 9, 2020 Page 3 Westfield Hist. Soc. Trustees Elect Mr. Blasi as President Hist. Soc. Trustees Honor Retiring President Nancy Priest WESTFIELD – During the Westfield ing architectural walking tours of residen- credible philanthropy through the last WESTFIELD — During its June 10 oh, what challenges they have been. So, our tremendous heritage that we hold Historical Society Trustee Board’s an- tial streets such as Boulevard, Dudley 300 years,” said Mr. Blasi. virtual meeting, the Westfield Histori- how can we honor your service? Mostly, so dear.” nual meeting, held via video-conference Avenue, Stoneleigh Park, Kimball Av- “It is my intention to open the Reeve cal Society Trustee Board honored Out- I think, by finishing what you started Since 1968, the 501(c)(3) non-profit on June 10, the trustees elected board enue and Downtown Westfield. In the last House to outdoor events, including lec- going President Nancy Priest with gifts, and saying a collective Thank You!” Westfield Historical Society has worked officers for the 2020-2021 term, includ- two years, Mr. Blasi also has enjoyed tures, music and entertainment for all ages, while Sherry Cronin paid tribute to Ms. Priest remarked, “As I reflect on to preserve, interpret and encourage in- ing Gregory Blasi as president. He re- providing walking tours for AddamsFest hoping to continue as a cultural connection Ms. Priest on behalf of the board for my 24 years as a trustee and 16 years as terest in history, Westfield and its resi- places longtime Presi- with a Charles Addams to Westfield’s wonderful past and present. her years of service and many contri- the president of the dents through educa- dent Nancy Priest. tour, lecturing on materi- I hope you will join us,” he added. butions to the Historical Society. Westfield Historical So- tional efforts and com- Mr. Blasi joined the ality and the building pro- In addition to electing Mr. Blasi as “Nancy Priest – We are forever grate- ciety, many significant munity-outreach pro- Westfield Historical So- cess, and virtual walking president, the Westfield Historical Society ful. How do we say thank you for all and positive changes grams. The Westfield ciety Trustee Board in tours for Westfield’s His- Trustees elected the following officers: your years of service to the Westfield have taken place. Historical Society’s um- 2015. He is a resident of toric Preservation Com- Sherry Cronin, vice-president, finance; Historical Society until we are able to Thanks to all who have brella covers the Reeve Westfield since 2001 mittee. Carol Tener, secretary; Kris Luka, vice- properly do so at our Annual Dinner? contributed, volunteered History and Cultural Re- with his wife, Jennifer, Mr. Blasi has volun- president, member relations; Mary There has been no other force of nature and participated in the source Center (head- and three children, teered with various Konsolaki, vice-president, community re- like you, and I dare to say, there will be success of the Westfield quarters), the Westfield Sebastian, Adrian and Westfield youth athletic or- lations; Ginny Leiz, treasurer; Carey no other. You have been such a tremen- Historical Society. Historical Society Ar- Luca. Educated at the ganizations, sponsored Golden, curator; Robert Wendel, archivist, dous and tireless volunteer, not only “I wish the board of chives, and the Miller- New Jersey Institute of Boy Scout Eagle Award and Lowell Schantz, Miller-Cory liaison. Cory House Museum, Outgoing President Nancy Priest has with us, but with many causes and orga- trustees the very best Technology, and gradu- projects, and is a past board nizations not just here in Westfield...You and hope that they will which is owned by the ating with a degree in member and current fund served as president of the Westfield His- architecture in 1995, Mr. distribution committee torical Society for 16 years. During those have given of yourself so freely and also continue to preserve Westfield Historical So- of your husband, Dave. Without the two the community’s his- ciety and managed by Blasi has been a partner Gregory Blasi member of the Westfield years, she has overseen the Society in the Nancy Priest or sole proprietor of his United Fund. From 2018 fund-raising, restoration and maintenance of you, it’s likely that the Reeve House tory, present programs the Miller-Cory Board own architectural firm through 2020 he was a of the Reeve House; many diverse his- would have been demolished, much and exhibits, take care of Governors. since 2004. His practice has placed a committee member of the Westfield Archi- tory educational programs held both in less a nationally-registered site that has of the Reeve House as the Westfield Interested individuals and families focus on traditional architecture, resto- tectural Review Board and currently is a the Reeve House and throughout the com- welcomed thousands of visitors over Historical Society’s headquarters and are invited to join the Historical Soci- ration and preservation, as well as reli- committee member of the Westfield His- munity; planning for the new Education the years,” Ms. Cronin stated. museum, promote our Miller-Cory ety at westfieldhistoricalsociety.org/ gious, commercial and public projects. toric Preservation Committee. and Archives building; the establishment “We know you simply wanted to leave House Museum, and continue to pre- membership-donate. As a trustee of the Westfield Histori- “Through the Westfield Historical So- of social events held at the Reeve House, the world in a better place. At a time serve our extensive Archive Collec- For more information on the Westfield cal Society, Mr. Blasi has been a member ciety, I have only discovered a small per- including the Edwardian Tea Luncheons; when others could retire or step back, tion. We all look forward to the build- Historical Society and its events, or to of the Nominating, New Building, and centage of Westfield’s rich history...from and acted as liaison between the Westfield you did not. You bravely and passion- ing of a much-needed and self-sus- make a donation, visit Building and Grounds Committees, and the Revolutionary War, Westfield’s unique Historical Society and other organiza- ately took it on with all the challenges taining Education and Archive facil- westfieldhistoricalsociety.org, like the chair of the Historic Preservation Com- clubs of the past, its commitment to the tions within Westfield, Union County that came with the job of president of ity, on the Reeve property, so that all organization on Facebook, and follow on mittee. Since 2017, he has been provid- arts, its diverse architecture, and its in- and New Jersey. the Westfield Historical Society. And, ages will have a place to learn about Instagram @westfieldhistoricalsociety.

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ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — TIMES Since 1959 DD Legal Newspaper for the County of Union, New Jersey DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Time to Pump the Brakes Diction Deception Members of: New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce On Development Plans Below are four arcane words, each Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association with four definitions – only one is cor- rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey The Westfield Planning Board and train station that results in you no sharp enough to discern this deception of P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West Town Council are moving at break- longer being able to get a seat on the diction? Westfield, N.J. 07091 neck speed during the pandemic train. If you can guess one correctly – good guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 lockdown to incentivize large-scale Parking Structure/Tiered Parking: development and fundamentally A parking garage, usually costing tens vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at change the character of our Town. of millions of taxpayer dollars, that you get all four – You must have a lot of P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 free time! Whether it’s rewarding a developer you’ll never park in because the rates All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Gale Force Media, L.L.C. who spent millions to buy a slew of are too expensive. And you’ll get a come from the board game Diction South Avenue properties to build ticket too, because that’s the only way Deception. Suzette F. Stalker Lauren S. Barr Jeff Gruman dense housing, providing big tax towns pay for expensive parking ga- COMMUNITY EDITOR PUBLISHER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SALES MANAGER Answers to last week’s arcane words. breaks to wealthy Downtown land- rages. 1. Locusta – A small spike or elongated Horace R. Corbin David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo PUBLISHER EMERITUS PRODUCTION MANAGER lords or designating our parking lots Obsolete: A term the Town uses to cluster of flowers in grasses MANAGING EDITOR & SPORTS EDITOR as sites for future parking garages— describe something that’s already paid 2. Thylacitis – Inflammation of the oil Robert P. Connelly there’s clearly a lot going on. for and won’t maintain, so it can bor- glands of the skin BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER We’ve heard terms thrown around row a ton of money to build some- 3. Perron – An outside staircase like ‘Area in Need of Redevelop- thing new on the same spot. 4. Libant – Tasting or touching deli- SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe ment’, ‘preliminary investigation’ and PILOT: When the Town takes a big cately One-year – $44 • Two-year – $84 • Three-year – $122 ‘PILOT’. There are surely more of pot of money up front from a devel- PLEROTIC these technical terms to come, as the oper and uses it to plug holes in the 1. Swollen; too full Town seeks to paint large-scale de- municipal budget. When that money 2. Plaitlike or folded velopment as essential for Westfield’s runs out in a few years, the Town will 3. Rainy; humid survival--although we’ve survived raise your taxes to make up for it. 4. Restoring or producing anew; such We Must End Racism and as in tissue 300 years without it. Public-Private Partnership: When SPRINGAL If you’ve had trouble keeping up the Town can’t afford to build some- 1. A species of South African gazelle with all of this, here’s a primer for thing big it brings in a developer, who 2. An active young man Bullying In Our Communities concerned taxpayers: makes a huge profit while the Town 3. Resilient; flexible Area in Need of Rehabilitation: takes on significant long-term debt 4. Pure; fresh This is it, the crossroads. Shall we take the easy being shown houses in certain neighborhoods, or the When the Town says a commercial but calls the project a success. FUSTIGATE path? Shall we sit under the tree and wait for Godot? disgusting acts of vandalism committed on schools property is old and shouldn’t pay Princeton: A Central Jersey town 1. To scold or nag 2. To shape like a spindle; thick, taper- Or shall we take the road less traveled? and homes, or even the horrible things said at public higher taxes when it’s fixed up, while anchored by a major university that yours go up every year. spent millions to build a large parking ing at each end Over the past few years we have seen multiple meetings over the years. So, sadly, this is not new; the Area in Need of Redevelopment: deck and public space for its Down- 3. Fermentation resulting in a strong, anti-Semitic and racist incidents occur in our towns. big difference is that we are talking about it now, musty smell When the Town lets something be- town. Some folks in our Town, rather 4. To beat with a stick or club Swastikas carved or drawn on school properties, the really talking about it, not just the usual platitudes or come derelict, then uses NJ law to than moving there themselves, want LENTIGO “N” word and other hateful slurs accompanying one-off meetings to say racism is bad. The Scotch force expensive new development, to turn Westfield into another 1. In music, gradually becoming slower them. We listened a few weeks ago as Nala Scott told Plains and Fanwood Police chiefs have opened a typically for the exclusive benefit of Princeton. 2. A freckle or freckly condition of the developers and business owners. Bold Action Plan: Your Town + skin a crowd of 3,000 how the Westfield Schools system dialogue with black residents to hear about their Preliminary Investigation: When Overdevelopment + Millions in Debt 3. An allergic condition caused by an had failed her when she was called racial slurs, and experiences with local police; Westfield is starting a the Town has an expensive idea you = A Town resembling some place over consumption of legumes such as spoke of fear in going to school. Shortly after they Human Relations Advisory Committee to further the probably won’t like, they pay a con- you’d like to visit but you wouldn’t peas or beans 4. Having the shape of a lense went up, Black Lives Matter banners were twice torn dialogue. We must all continue to hold our elected sultant to tell you how great that want to live there. Nor could you down at both the South Avenue circle and Westfield officials and public employees to a higher standard – idea is. afford to. Transit Oriented Development: Mayor Brindle, Chief High School – this is unacceptable. to further the conversation, to bring education and When the Town builds dense hous- Shawn Mullen Battiloro To Walk Through a lawsuit, we learned of a Westfield teen understanding to our communities. ing/retail development around the Westfield who committed suicide following what, if true, was Sometimes racism, bigotry and anti-Semitism With Local Seniors years of bullying in the public schools. With that article, come, not from hate, but from ignorance. It is WESTFIELD — Mayor Shelley we heard even more stories through social media important that these communities have some pa- Brindle and Westfield Police Chief channels of decades of bullying in our local public tience with well-meaning residents who ask ques- Reader Echoes Support for Blue Line, Christopher Battiloro will walk with Westfield senior citizens on Thursday, schools – from students mocking others about their tions, and are willing to learn. There should be Against Historic Preservation Changes July 16, at 10 a.m., at Tamaques Park. weight and clothing, to stories of kids being stuffed into redemption for those who are willing to be educated The walk will begin at the tennis courts, lockers, and others reporting sexual assaults. on how to be a better friend and neighbor. As for The July 2, 2020 edition of the interpreting this rather lengthy docu- where free safety vests will be distrib- A simple search of The Westfield Leader and The what we hope are the few who don’t want to learn, Westfield Leader included two letters ment, it looks like there could be a uted to all seniors and caregivers. There Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times archives yields more or don’t want to live in a multicolored world, or are to the editor to which I would like to considerable loss of (homeowner) also will be a presentation by the add my two cents. private property rights as protected Westfield Police Department on walk- results than you should feel comfortable with for angered by a rainbow crosswalk and banners paying First, Frank Arena made a good by the Fifth and Fourteenth Amend- ing safety. Participants also will be racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic incidents. But tribute to murdered black people – your options are point regarding the painting of a Blue ments of our nation's Constitution. encouraged to use their safety vests perhaps, just as troubling, are the ones that aren’t simple – you can continue to stew in your misery and Line in Westfield. I support this idea. And, while I am not an attorney or when walking and riding bicycles. there. Speak to those who have been around for a hate; or you can open your heart and mind, or seek These are increasingly dangerous legal expert, there does seem to be All those who wish to attend are while and they can tell you about select ethnicities not the counseling you so clearly need. times. During the 54 years my family some conflict with the Fifth asked to RSVP by calling (908) 301- (3 generations) has resided in Amendment's Takings Clause. Our 1287 or emailing Westfield, we have always been founding fathers were strong propo- [email protected]. At- pleased with the performance of our nents of the "right of sole dominion" tendees are strongly encouraged to Do you see what I mean? Teaching police department. They have "pro- over one's private property. And, I practice social-distancing protocols tected and served" us well and de- concur with this concept when it and wear a face covering. serve our respect and support. Rather comes to one's home/residence. This fun and informative event is Kids Gratitude Starts With Parents than "de-funding" law enforcement In addition to the legal aspects of sponsored by Lifelong Westfield, one in our town, as some would like, I'd this ordinance, there is the potential of Mayor Brindle’s advisory councils By PATRICIA STECKLER, Ph.D. encourage our kids. We want to dress versus what to leave be. like to see increased funding to pro- for a negative impact on the resale which aims to help all senior citizen Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times equip them with skills and ways of The next step is for us to commu- tect our quality of life and the safety value of a home designated as his- residents of Westfield “age in place” “Do you see what I mean?” That’s coping that will enable them to suc- nicate gratitude to our children in of our residents and members of our toric. Historically designated homes by providing a centralized clearing- what my daughter said to my hus- ceed in life and function indepen- words and deeds. police department. generally cost more to maintain, re- house for activities and services for band and me the morning she’d dently. We want them to feel loved What might my husband and I Second, Sam Della Fera, Jr. made a pair, and upgrade as such actions must this population and their caregivers. headed out to take her SATs, while and cherished for who they are. have done instead of crazily honing good point regarding the Historic comply with standards set by the His- The rain date is Friday, July 17, at a Westfield High School junior. And then we want them to be every pencil tip we own to a fine Preservation Ordinance (General Or- toric Preservation Committee. A fam- 10 a.m. Just before that comment, she’d grateful for all we’ve done and sac- point? We might have given our dinance NO. 2183). Unless I am mis- ily acquaintance in a neighboring town asked, “Would you guys get me one rificed for them. daughter big hugs, lots of encour- had great difficulty selling his histori- All The News more sharpened # 2 pencil? I only Raising kids to feel grateful first aging cheers, and wished her well. Westfield PTC cally designated home (two buyers have one.” “Sure,” we said as we requires that we recognize and re- Those actions would have eased willing to pay asking price backed scrambled to our two pencil loca- vise some of the ways we parent. her anxiety and, possibly, promoted Awards Scholarships out after they were advised of the tions: an upstairs office and a kitchen Conveying how appreciative we are feelings of gratitude in her. The Westfield Parent Teacher Coun- designation). Eventually, he did sell drawer. After several minutes of of them comes first. Too often, de- Try these tips and let me know cil (PTC) awarded scholarships total- his home for an amount significantly loudly whirring and buzzing pencil spite good intentions, parents focus what happens, at the email below: ing $13,500 to five deserving students less than his asking price. sharpeners, we appeared at the front on kids’ flaws rather than their 1) Tell your children what you ap- from the Class of 2020. This year all Like Sam, I do not want my local www.goleader.com door with bouquets of perfectly strengths. preciate about them every day. Be senior award recipients were recog- politicians and/or appointees to make sharpened pencils in hand. A first step in promoting grati- specific. nized with a first ever virtual awards unilateral decisions regarding the dispo- “Do you see what I mean?” tude in our children is to model it 2) Be a grateful parent. ceremony on May 28. Congratulations sition of my home and property. It should Finally, her words resonated with for them. Sure, when the dog needs Gratefully yours, to Jeremy Kronheimer, Casimir Malak, be the homeowner's choice to request us. We saw what she meant. After walking, the dishwasher’s waiting Patti Remi Shendell, Kevin Vricella-Stokes, and secure a historic designation. imposing too much pressure on her to be emptied, and their rooms are *** and Amanda Wagner. during the college application pro- strewn with dirty clothes and dirty You can reach me at The Westfield On behalf of the PTC, I want to Mitch Sandak cess — Eureka — we grasped how dishes, we can choke on words of Leader by writing Gratitude in the thank everyone that contributed so gen- Westfield our anxiety compounded hers. In- appreciation. So, how do we do subject line and emailing: erously this year. Since its establish- stead of piles of pencils, she needed both? How do we raise responsible, [email protected]. ment in 1957, the PTC Scholarship REPORTERS WANTED Fund continues to benefit Westfield us to support her good judgment, loving children, and teach them to We are seeking detail-oriented, competence, and wish to manage be grateful? High School seniors who demonstrate leadership, academic perseverance, ex- self-starting, disciplined jour- this process herself. And to remind We can! Put a pause button on our Start Your nalists and communicators ourselves that she’d seek advice litany of corrections and orders, and tracurricular and community involve- ment. We have heard from many past with integrity; who have a pas- when she chose to. “Halt the end- do a reboot. Can we let this chore sion for reporting the facts. An less, unwelcome suggestions,” we go? How about no criticism for the Sales Engines! award recipients, and these scholar- ships truly do make a difference in the individual who takes owner- told ourselves. colored hair, the funky outfit, the goleader.com/form/bulletin ship of their news stories/beat As parents, we try to mold and messy room? Prioritize what to ad- lives of the graduating seniors. The PTC Scholarship Fund for 2021 and can work collaboratively is already in motion. If you are inter- with other reporters and edi- ested in supporting our future gradu- tors. Report, write, capture vi- Union County Freeholders ates, please consider making a dona- sual content, edit and produce Elizabeth, New Jersey tion payable to “Westfield PTC Schol- stories for multiple platforms (908) 527-4200 on deadline. Experience in Ed Oatman, Mgr., [email protected] arship” and mail to Westfield PTC, Alex Mirabella 302 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ. using social media for news gathering and promotion a amirabella@ucnj,org plus. Please email resume and Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. Laura Millwater (908) 527-4419 2020 PTC Scholarship Chair clips to: [email protected] [email protected]

State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Tom Malinowski (D) 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 75-77 N. Bridge St., Somerville, N.J. 08876 Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 547-3307 (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford Asm. (R) Asm. Jim Kennedy (D) are in the 7th Congressional District] 251 North Ave. West 34 E. Cherry St. Westfield, N.J. 07090 Rahway, N.J. 07065 12th Congressional District (908) 232-2073 (732) 943-2660 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asw. Linda Carter (D) 850 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 201, Ewing, N.J. 08628 57 Union Place, Suite 310 200 West 2nd St., Suite 102 (609) 883-0026 Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [Fanwood, Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 are in the 12th Congressional District] LD-21 includes Westfield, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, [email protected], [email protected] Mountainside, Garwood, Fanwood, Plainfield, Clark, [email protected], [email protected] Summit and Cranford. Rahway and Linden. [email protected], [email protected]

Deadlines To Reach Us Letters to Editor Deadline General News - Friday 4pm Visit Us - 251 North Ave. West Monday 9 AM for the coming Thurs. Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm E-Mail - [email protected] Email Photos in color Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm Phone - (908) 232-4407 Email Ads as pdf files in color Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm Mail - The Westfield Leader/Times For more information, see Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 www.goleader.com//help A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 9, 2020 Page 5 Historic Preservation Letters to the Editor Edward Jones Financial Advisors Ordinance: Facts Matter Rate Firm Highest in Overall This letter is to reaffirm my com- your house not facing the street, NOR mitment to honestly and transparently for any changes on street-facing sides St. Joseph’s Thanks Community for represent Ward 3 residents, as I’ve that are exact replicas. Additionally, Employee Advisor Satisfaction, done since I was elected to the Town the revised ordinance removes the Support in Helping Those in Need Council in 2018. I take seriously my fees associated with a COA. The re- According to J.D. Power responsibility to share unbiased facts vised ordinance actually provides We are more grateful than ever for Roselle Park, Union, Elizabeth, War- with you about town issues so you can more flexibility to homeowners of your support of St. Joseph’s and we ren, and Edison, among other towns, WESTFIELD — For the 11th time, 2020 employee average. form your own judgments. I have historically designated homes regard- thank you from the bottom of our for your overwhelming response to financial-services firm Edward Jones Edward Jones has been the top endeavored to do this as evidenced ing exterior changes than the current hearts. our appeal for emer- ranks “Highest in Employee Advisor performer among employee channel by my sending out detailed summa- ordinance. Additionally, state law Your assistance since gency food bags. So Satisfaction among firms in 11 J.D. Power ries after every Council meeting, explicitly empowers local HPCs to the pandemic began has many people have con- Financial Investment advisor satisfaction emailing near daily COVID-19 up- establish design criteria and apply been incredible. People tributed that we can't Firms” by J.D. Power. studies, which were dates since mid-March and most re- them when a property owner of a have stepped up to help possibly list them all. Edward Jones completed in 2007, cently, sharing a multi-page summary historically designated home wants in so many ways. We hope you will stay financial advisors gave 2008, 2010, 2012- of the changes in the revised historic to change the exterior of their home. Your generous contri- with us as the economic the highest satisfaction 2015, 2017-2020. preservation ordinance currently be- LoGrippo Claim 2: It allows the butions of food and fallout from the pan- ratings in all the six Edward Jones, a ing considered. town to designate entire neighbor- funds have had a tre- demic is just beginning, study categories, with FORTUNE 500 firm I’ve watched dishearteningly as my hoods as historic so that the restric- mendous impact. With and together we can help an overall score of 920 headquartered in St. Ward 3 counterpart — Councilman tions apply to all homes including your help, we have dis- our community survive points out of 1,000. Louis, provides Mark LoGrippo — has oftentimes cho- brand new homes in the district. tributed over 5,000 bags and thrive. This compares to the financial services in sen to do the opposite. He has repeat- Recognize that even if 20% or more of food to families since With heartfelt thanks employee average of the U.S. and, through edly spread misinformation about pre- of the homeowners object to such a the end of March. We have also shared and appreciation. 711. Edward Jones was its affiliate, in Canada. vious issues, including the re-opening designation, a vote of six (6) mem- thousands of sandwiches, toiletries, among the 7 employee Every aspect of the of the Conservation Center, the use of bers out of nine (9) on Town Council and personal protective equipment. The Team at St. Joseph Social channel firms captured firm's business, from the town’s surplus and even the use of can override this. We would like to extend a special Service Center in the J.D. Power 2020 the investments its the town’s street sweepers. Fact Check: This is MISLEAD- thank you to the many people in Bernadette Murphy U.S. Financial Advisor financial advisors offer Executive Director I have kept my criticism mute, not ING because it implies that the Town Westfield, Cranford, Mountainside, Satisfaction Study. Jayson M. Astel, CFP®, to the location of its only to give him the benefit of the can designate an entire neighborhood Berkeley Heights, New Providence, “This is a genuine AAMS® Financial Advisor branch offices caters doubt but to help ensure that public without any constraint. As mentioned honor because it to individual investors. discourse around issues important to above, this isn’t the case. The HPC demonstrates that Edward Jones is a T throughout North America, the residents remains civil and non-parti- can recommend a district for desig- Historic Preservation Should place of belonging, which is a priority firm's 19,000 financial advisors serve san. I also took him at his word when nation ONLY if it meets stringent we've set for ourselves,” said Chuck more than 7 million clients and care he announced in his re-election cam- federal criteria. It is correct that State Not Be a Political Issue Orban, an Edward Jones principal for $1.2 trillion in assets under paign for Ward 3 Councilman in April law provides that if 20% or more of who leads branch and region management. The Edward Jones 2019 that he would “continue to serve homeowners in a proposed district I am writing to address some of the built in this period are not historically development. “Even as our firm has website is at www.edwardjones.com, with a philosophy rooted in honest file a petition opposing historic des- unfortunate misconceptions fostered or architecturally significant, this ad- grown to more than 18,200 U.S. and its recruiting Web site is government, transparent operation . ignation, the Town Council can ap- by reactions to the proposed revision dition will help slow down the ram- financial advisors, our culture allows www.careers.edwardjones.com. .” (Source: https://bit.ly/3e544Ja) prove this designation with a super of the Westfield historic preservation pant teardowns that nearly half the us to work in partnership to provide Member SIPC. Unfortunately, it appears that majority vote of 6 out of 9 members. ordinance. respondents to the 2019 Master Plan world-class service and advice. As a Designating a property as an his- considered a major issue. Finally, the Paid Bulletin Board spreading misinformation unchecked This same provision applies to ANY result, financial advisors are goleader.com/form/bulletin has only served to embolden my fel- zoning change. Also keep in mind toric landmark is a thoughtful and major impetus for the proposed revi- empowered to develop deep low councilman. This is reflected in that the town already has the author- deliberate process, not one done by sion is that it will bring us in line with relationships with clients over the his highly misleading and false claims ity to designate a district without 100% fiat or capricious overreach. It re- state Municipal Land Use Law and arc of their lives, knowing they are about the proposed revisions to the homeowner consent. Under the cur- quires a carefully researched nomi- enable Westfield to join towns like making a meaningful difference both AN AD historic preservation ordinance that rent ordinance, the Town Council can nation -- often conducted by an out- Montclair, Millburn and Fanwood as with their clients and in their he recently circulated via email and designate a district side consultant – documenting the a Certified Local Government, a des- communities. We believe that's key Facebook. as historic if 75% of the property history, provenance and architectural ignation that allows access to state to why financial advisors stay with ON To not speak out now and correct his owners in the district approve even if significance of a proposed landmark. preservation grants and funding. Edward Jones.” alarmist and misleading information 25% oppose it. The HPC, a nine-member body ap- Historic preservation has enjoyed Between January and April 2020, THIS PAGE would be a dereliction of my duties to LoGrippo Claim 3: It requires town pointed for its experience and exper- a long history of bipartisan support in financial advisors were asked to rate the residents of Ward 3. Instead of a approval for demolition/replacement tise in this area, must then hear and Westfield. It saddens me to see it their firms in terms of leadership and sincere attempt to provide accurate of any home built before 1930. review the application before send- become a partisan issue, hijacked by culture, products and marketing, WILL information on the issues, his actions Fact-Check: This is VERY MIS- ing it to the Planning Board -- the irrational speculation and legal hys- professional development, serve to undermine the facts through LEADING because it implies that the body that administers local munici- teria. Whether you chose to live in an operational support, technology, and polarizing partisan politics. The mis- town will prohibit the tear down of any pal land use law -- for review. Finally, older house or not, Westfield’s his- compensation. Among the categories BRING information Councilman LoGrippo home built before 1930. This simply is the nomination must be heard and toric neighborhoods are part of the measured, Edward Jones’ ranked shared in this instance appears even not the case. As already mentioned, approved by the nine elected mem- charm that enticed many of us to highest in all of them, and a full 10 RESULTS more partisan in nature because he sits there are stringent historic preserva- bers of the town council. That’s a make this town our home. If we truly percentage points higher than the on the Council’s Code Review tion criteria that the HPC must follow process involving three separate bod- wish to move beyond the Committee,which was responsible for to initiate the historic designation pro- ies spread over a minimum of five handwringing that follows the demo- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE overseeing revisions to this ordinance cess. 1930 was determined to be a meetings, all conducted in public. lition of historic properties, now is BOROUGH OF GARWOOD in a residential zoning district from being and has been discussed in that Com- demarcation of architectural signifi- Under this system, it is difficult to the time to act. I support the new PLANNING BOARD enlarged, extended or substituted. imagine a property owner who truly ordinance that finally gives the town The Applicants may additionally request mittee for the past year. cance in Westfield, even though most NOTICE OF HEARING OF AN any other appeals, requests for interpreta- At a bare minimum, Ward 3 resi- homes built before 1930 would not objected not having some recourse. the ability to thoughtfully and reason- APPEAL AND APPLICATION FOR tion, or other related relief pursuant to dents should expect him to share the satisfy the federal criteria for designa- The requirement that the HPC be ably protect our historic properties INTERPRETATION BEFORE THE N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(a) or (b) that may arise notified regarding demolition appli- for future generations. BOROUGH OF GARWOOD during the subject hearing concerning the details contained in the revised ordi- tion therefore allowing demolition LAND USE BOARD nance fully, accurately and transpar- permits to be issued. cations on homes built prior to 1930 Property and any existing activities at the will prevent teardowns from flying PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that SANDRA Property. ently. Additionally, his active partici- Only homes that meet these strin- LEMA and ABELINO MOROCHO (the “Ap- This matter is scheduled for a virtual/ pation in the process enabled him to gent criteria that have a pending demo- below the commission’s radar, as has Jennifer Jaruzelski plicants”), owners of property located at electronic public hearing before the not only weigh in on the legal and lition permit application would be unfortunately occurred in the past. Westfield 313 Myrtle Avenue, Westfield, New Jer- Garwood Planning Board for Wednesday, policy aspects of the ordinance, but to paused to allow the HPC to review While the vast majority of homes sey, have submitted an appeal and appli- July 22, 2020, at 7:30 pm (there will be no cation for interpretation (together, the “Ap- in-person meeting). In response to the understand and convey to Ward 3 for historical significance and poten- plication”) to the Land Use Board of the COVID-19 emergency, pursuant to Gover- residents the intent of the changes tial for designation. This is to ensure Cranford to Embark on Equity Borough of Garwood (the “Board”), pursu- nor Murphy’s 2020 NJ Executive Orders which were thoroughly reviewed, dis- that the town has the opportunity to ant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(a) and (b), re- Nos. 103, 107, et seq. and per the corre- cussed, and agreed upon. potentially save homes or buildings garding property located at 680 Myrtle sponding guidelines issued by the And Inclusivity Initiative Avenue, designated as Block 304, Lot 38 N.J.D.C.A. Division of Local Government The following review of the claims with historic significance before it’s (formerly known as Lot 23 in Block 52) on Services, the public hearing will be con- that Councilman LoGrippo shared, too late. The property at 261 Clark Editor’s note: This letter was origi- sults, the strategic planning process the Official Tax Maps of the Borough of ducted virtually, via RingCentral, and the versus the actual facts contained in the Street, for example, was built in 1860 nally sent to the entire Cranford Com- must be effectively planned and well- Garwood, Union County, New Jersey, and hearing will be accessible to the public at revised ordinance, will serve to clear and served as the first clubhouse for munity via email. orchestrated. Therefore, an Equity and located in the Borough of Garwood’s R-A the below login: up any confusion that residents may the Westfield Tennis Club and was We hope this correspondence finds Inclusivity Strategic Planning Sur- Single Family Residence Zone (the “Prop- Join from PC, Mac, Linux, IOS or An- erty”). The Property is owned by 680 Myrtle droid: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/ have. They also demonstrate that ei- recently torn down with no opportu- you and yours remaining safe, healthy, vey will be administered. This online Avenue, LLC. Upon information and be- 6432970558 ther Councilman LoGrippo deliber- nity to save it. and strong. The recent abhorrent survey will provide initial informa- lief, SiteScapes Landscape & Design, LLC, ately distributed false and misleading Hypothetically, imagine if the own- events to which we have all been tion to inform the initiative; it re- including its affiliated entities (jointly and Alternatively, you may dial in to hear/ severally, “SiteScapes”), conducts its busi- participate at audio dial-in: Telephone: Dial: information in an attempt to stir up ers of the Arcanum Hall building in witness are starkly representative of quires approximately 5-10 minutes ness operations at the Property. +1(646)357-3664, Meeting ID; 643 297 fears, or more generously but equally downtown Westfield at the corner of the persistent racism, intolerance, and to complete. Specifically, the survey The Application includes an appeal con- 0558 as problematic, does not understand East Broad and Elm applied for a hate that continues to rip at the soul of will help to formulate a list of civic cerning an error by the Borough of Garwood You may participate personally, by agent the details of an ordinance which he demolition permit. Under current law, our great nation. George Floyd’s death (grass root) organizations within the Administrative Officer in his refusal to en- or by attorney. Participating via online/ has been working on in committee for the Town is completely powerless to as well as other recent tragedies makes Township that are established and/or force the Borough of Garwood Zoning Or- virtual means or telephonically is free of dinance as to certain commercial and con- charge to the public. Please note that the the better part of a year. stop the destruction of this building. clear to all of us that racism continues anticipate formation that are attempt- struction business activities and opera- hearing may be adjourned from time to LoGrippo Claim 1a: This ordi- Under the revised historic preserva- to exist and must be obliterated. ing to individually address the issues tions currently taking place at the residen- time. nance allows the town to designate a tion ordinance, the town would be While we have made progress, we associated with racism, so as to con- tially zoned Property which are not legally All application documents, plans, filed house as historic without the owner’s able to pause the demolition to evalu- must confront the sad truth that we nect similarly focused individuals, protected nor “grandfathered” as legally materials, exhibits and related information valid, pre-existing, non-conforming uses. will be accessible online at consent . . . (this appeared in his ate the building’s historical signifi- have fallen short in our efforts to oblit- and allow the Township and other These expanded activities and operations www.garwood.org. All filings will be sub- Facebook post and email to Ward cance first. erate racism and intolerance in our organizations the benefit(s) of col- concern and include the number of em- mitted/available within the applicable statu- 3 residents on Monday June 29 I think you’ll agree that my Ward 3 own community. Together, we must lective knowledge and different per- ployees, outdoor storage and operations, tory deadlines. If a member of the public including bolded language) counterpart’s recent statements are do more to address the systems, orga- spectives so as to move towards the deliveries, parking of commercial vehicles, wishes to participate in the virtual meeting, hours of operation, and removal of land- it is recommended that the Board Secre- Fact-Check: This is VERY MIS- not rooted in honest government or nizations and acts that perpetuate such, vision of (for) an equitable and inclu- scaped buffers at the Property. The tary, Adele Lewis, be contacted at a- LEADING because it implies that transparency but are rather intended and ensure that every member of the sive community. Please make sure “grandfathered” conditions are docu- [email protected] and advised of the the town can designate any home as to politicize and fearmonger – which Cranford community is genuinely re- you are in a location and on a device mented in the Borough’s records inclusive intention to participate. The municipal historic on a willy-nilly basis without are behaviors that Ward 3 voters have spected, accepted, and treated with the that provides reliable internet con- of owner representations contained in de- building remains closed to the public as of velopment applications concerning the the date of this notice. If a member of the any check on this authority. This is told me repeatedly they don’t want to equality and dignity that they deserve nection. Should you get disconnected property and as referenced in a 2004 Reso- public lacks the technology capability to SIMPLY NOT THE CASE. In fact, see from their elected officials. as human beings. Together, we must at any time during its completion, lution of the Garwood Board of Adjust- view materials online, log-in and/or dial-in the revised ordinance places several I will continue to deliver the facts remain steadfast in our stance that simply return to the link and it should ment. The Application contends there has to the proceeding(s), it is recommended constraints as well as a multi-step to Ward 3 voters so they can make Cranford is intolerant of racism and resume at the last question completed. been a significant change in the nature that the Board Secretary be contacted to and intensity of the use of the Property, as determine how to obtain/review physical process on the Historic Preservation their own fully informed judgment. hate, and, therefore, take every action The Equity and Inclusivity Strategic said use has expanded and changed well documents, whether at the Borough of Commission’s (HPC) ability to rec- And hope my counterpart starts do- necessary to abolish it. Planning Survey will be available beyond that in effect at the time the Prop- Garwood Municipal Building (403 South ommend a historic designation on a ing the same. To this end, Cranford Township is from July 2 - July 31 . Please do take erty became legally non-conforming. Avenue, Garwood, NJ), at some other lo- The Application additionally requests an cation designated by the municipality or by home or district without homeowner Thanks. Stay well, embarking upon an Equity and advantage of this opportunity, as your interpretation of the Garwood Zoning Ordi- Ward 3 Councilman David Contract mailing, at the municipality’s determina- consent. First, the HPC can only ini- Inclusivity Initiative. In short, the perspective, insights and feedback nance and a decision upon other special tion. tiate a historic designation process on purpose of this initiative is to come are most valued and appreciated. questions upon which the Board is autho- HEROLD LAW, P.A. a home or district that meets strin- together as a community to 1) exam- The Talk: The first of a series of rized to pass pursuant to the Zoning Ordi- 25 Independence Boulevard gent, historical-defining characteris- ine and identify current strengths, Conversations on Racism. This spe- nance and the Municipal Land Use Law of Warren, New Jersey 07059 the State of New Jersey, N.J.S.A. 40:55D- (908) 647-1022 tics set forth by the National Historic Rely weaknesses and opportunities that will cial launching event will invite all 1, et seq. Namely, whether Section 106- Attorneys for the Applicants, Registry. Then the HPC must follow advance our efforts; 2) determine a members of the Cranford Township 122B and C of the Garwood Zoning Ordi- SANDRA LEMA a rigorous 3-step process, including shared vision of inclusivity for our community to come together to en- nance prohibits the aforementioned non- and ABELINO MOROCHO issuing a report and voting to desig- community; and 3) formulate a stra- gage in a structured conversation on conforming commercial use taking place 1 T - 07/09/20, The Leader Fee: $113.22 nate by itself, then a presentation and On Us tegic plan, inclusive of goals, objec- racism, one that will provide an op- vote at the Planning Board followed tives, and actionable steps that will, portunity to exchange perspectives, lastly by a Town Council vote. I think ultimately, realize our vision for an foster a greater sense of empathy, and DUGHI, HEWIT & DOMALEWSKI it’s also worth pointing out some ad- to be equitable and inclusive community. envision a desired future for Cranford ditional context related to this re- Essential to our success is the com- Township. The Talk is scheduled to Criminal Defense Matters sponsibility: prehensive representation and full take place on July 16 at 7:00 pm. TV 1) the HPC has publicly said that participation of the Cranford Town- 35 will broadcast the event and it will they have no plans to pursue a historic Your ship community. Given such, all mem- also be streamed through the TV 35 State and Municipal Criminal Court designation without homeowner con- bers of the Cranford Township com- Facebook page. sent;. munity will have input in the process In closing, please do know that Motor Vehicle Tickets • DWI 2) this authority to initiate a Trusted through multiple means and opportu- your participation will be of great historic designation without home- nities, including surveys, information value to this most important initia- owner consent is actually part of the sessions, review and feedback peri- tive. We do hope for and encourage state’s historic preservation law so ods, municipal and BOE meetings your participation. Westfield is granting authority to the Platform and other related experiences. On HPC that the State already allows. behalf of the Cranford Township Eq- Cranford Township Committee, LoGrippo Claim 1b (a continua- uity and Inclusivity Committee, it is Cranford Board of Education, tion of claim 1a): . . .so that no Display Ad Creation with great excitement that we invite NAACP, the Cranford Clergy Council, exterior changes can be made with- Stand-Alone Inserts your participation in the following and additional concerned citizens out town approval, a power that does important opportunities: not exist under the current ordinance Email Marketing Strategic Planning Opportunity. or under the state’s historic preser- Website Banner Ads A Cranford Township Equity and Call Brandon Minde, Former Prosecutor vation law. Inclusivity Strategic Planning Steer- Advertising in Fact Check: This is FALSE. In the Promotional Bulletins ing Committee as well as multiple Mention this ad for a complimentary conference revised historic preservation ordi- subcommittees that will provide op- The LEADER / TIMES nance, a Certificate of Appropriate- portunities for the community to be ness (COA) is NOT needed to paint 908-232-4407 active in this effort will be estab- Means PLUS BUSINESS 340 North Avenue, Cranford, NJ any color on the exterior of your [email protected] lished. for YOU! (908) 272-0200 • www.dughihewit.com home, NOR for changes on sides of In order to achieve optimal re- A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 9, 2020 Page 7

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David B. Corbin (July 2018 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times FOOTBALL ALL-STARS...Pictured are North All-Stars Jack Curry (Westfield) David B. Corbin (July 2019 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING INTO SECOND BASE....Cougar Dennis McCaffery steals second in and Kevin Doren (Cranford) who participated in the Phil Simms North-South All- SLIPPING BACK TO FIRST...Roxbury’s Fabio Marcano slips back to first base the second inning as Westfield Blue shortstop Nick Labin awaits the throw. Star Football Classic Game held at Kean University in Union on June 27, 2016. The before Westfield White’s Toby Zippler can put a glove on him during the Cal McCaffery added an RBI double and the Cougars won 10-0 (June 28, 2018). North stopped the South, 7-0. Ripken 12U State Tournament game at Gumbert Field 2 on June 29, 2019. * A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Adult & Youth Sports * From the archives of The Westfield for the Wolfmen, while Joe Oporto wise with a two-run homer and a Offensively, SPF Raider Dom Leader and The Scotch Plains- had an RBI double and Floyd Roberts D. Blair Corbin’s single, while scoring twice. Dennis Erbafina wielded the most influential Fanwood Times — Full accounts of looped an RBI single. McCaffery drilled an RBI double, bat. He began with an RBI single in stories are in the archives June 28, 2019: Very contrasting singled and scored twice. Ben the first inning, crunched a three-run June 24, 2019: Something had to pitching styles were presented by Raiders Monahan rapped a two-run single home run in the second and added a give! Two unbeaten teams from the Hilltopper starter Rhys Shannon and and scored once. game-ending bases-loaded walk in same pool faced off for the Cal Ripken Cougar starter Matt Chapman during June 28, 2017: Farley Field in the fifth to finish with five RBI. Tyler 10U District Tournament title at Booth the Babe Ruth 13U District 12 Tour- Blue Devils Scotch Plains, due to its vast expanse, George (2-for-4, run scored) ripped a Cougars Walk Down Memory Lane

Devils 9-0 in the first round. and scored twice. Ethan Delforte Brady Trajkovski had both of the singled twice, scored once and had a Westfield White’s hits. Brody key RBI triple in the sixth inning that Henderson walked in both of his plate pushed the game into extra innings. appearances. Zach Mendoza, Luke Lorenzo Enright had an RBI single, Gerne and Jonny Sica walked once. an RBI groundout and scored once. June 26, 2018: One-run differen- June 28, 2018: Early rain showers tials seemed to have been the norm cast doubts as to whether the fourth- both times the Summit Hilltoppers seeded Westfield Blue and the sec- and the Westfield Blue 12U teams ond-seeded Cranford Cougars would went face-to-face in the Cal Ripken be able to begin their semifinal game District 12 Tournament. After edging in the Cal Ripken 12U District 12 Summit, 6-5, in Pool Play the week Tournament at Gumbert 2 Field in before, the fourth-seeded Westfield Westfield on June 28. But the real David B. Corbin (July 2013 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue made it even more nerve wrack- story before the baseball showdown David B. Corbin (July 2016 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times MAKING THE PUTOUT AT FIRST...Westfield 12 first baseman Mike Carlone ing when it pulled off a seven-inning, story was the successful effort of the WILD PLAY AT HOME...Pioneer Dave Gaeta, No. 10, slides home safely in the gets the throw from the second baseman in time to make the putout on Union’s 7-6, victory over the fifth-seeded coaches and parents to prepare the fifth inning, while Raider catcher Anthony Veglia’s throw to pitcher Sean Harris Drew Darby in the fifth inning at Gumbert 1 Field in Westfield on July 7, 2013. Hilltoppers in the quarterfinal round soggy field for play. deflects off the back of batter Vince Mariniello on June 29, 2016 in Scotch Plains. at Gumbert 2 Field in Westfield on The Cougars were prepared in ev- Field in Scotch Plains on June 24. On nament semifinal game between Sum- June 26. ery aspect of the game and received a actually forces power hitters to run two-run single, Devin Pearce poked the strength of their pitchers, along mit and Cranford at Memorial Field Trailing 6-5 with two outs in the superb one-hit pitching performance the bases if they want to earn a home an RBI single and scored, doubled with some impressive offensive clout, in Cranford on June 28. The Cranford bottom of the seventh inning and with from Sean Woodruff, while the bats run. Many very long balls were hit and walked, and Sam Beirne banged the Cranford Cougar Gold rolled past 13U squad figured out Shannon’s style Chris Shinners, who had been hit-by- unloaded on the Westfield Blue to but only two resulted in home runs a two-run double. Jack Masterson the Summit Hilltoppers, 7-2, to claim and tagged him for eight runs on 12 and they came off the bats of the drilled an RBI double, walked and the crown. Pat Bendert pitched the hits during his four and two-third Stage House in a 17-12 victory over scored twice. Cooper Stahley, Jack first four innings, allowing three hits innings stint on the mound en route to River & Rail Cantina of Cranford in Sponheimer and Bobby Christensen and two walks, while striking out four an 8-2 victory and advancement to Game 1 of a double header in Scotch each scored twice. CJ Bates singled Hilltoppers. Tyler Muccigrosso the championship game to face the Plains Men’s Softball League action and had an RBI and Ryan Watt walked pitched the final two innings and Millburn Millers. on June 28. and scored in his one plate appear- yielded two hits and a walk, while The majority of Shannon’s pitches The Stage House men blasted 22 ance. striking out three batters. were of a slow changeup nature, while hits, which included five doubles, two June 29, 2017: Division leading Bendert blasted a solo home run in Chapman preferred to throw fire. triples and a pair of home runs. Corey St. Vincent’s scored nine runs in the the second inning and Muccigrosso, Chapman tossed four innings of no- Gallitelli rapped a pair of doubles final two innings and turned a close 5- who scored twice and walked once, hit ball, while walking three, allow- and a triple, drove in four runs and 4 game against St. George into a 14- hammered a solo homer in the third ing one run and striking out six scored three times. Eddie Zazzali beat 4 blowout in a St. Bart’s Old Timer’s inning. Cooper Falk went 2-for-3 with Hilltoppers. Ed Toy pitched the re- out a solo home run but the most Men’s Softball League game played an RBI double and scored twice. Gabe maining three innings and permitted unexpected homer came off the bat of on June 29 at Brookside Park in Scotch Deeb had a pair of RBI sacrifice flies. one run, three hits and a walk, while pitcher Eric Smith, who placed the Plains. Steven Pirella and Louis June 27, 2019: St. Joseph scored striking out one batter. ball in a perfect spot to allow him to Balestriere each knocked in three runs six runs in the bottom of the sixth Ben Monahan reached base in all ramble around the bases for a two-run to pace the St. Vincent’s attack, while inning to rally past St. Wolfgang for a four of his plate appearances with a homer. Smith, who scored twice, also Ryan Peters drove in two runs. 10-5 victory in a St. Bart’s Oldtimers pair of singles, a walk and a dropped tapped a pair of singles. Joey June 27, 2016: Many years of

David B. Corbin (July 2009 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times SLIDING SAFELY INTO HOME PLATE…Jeff Sirdashney slides safely into home in the third inning to give the Raiders a 2-0 lead over Elizabeth en route to a 5-1 victory (July 2, 2009). a-pitch, on third and Jack Chavez, emerge with a 10-0, three and one- who singled, on second, Westfield half inning victory to advance to the Blue’s Nick Labin tapped a slow championship game. Woodruff, also grounder deep in the hole to short. a fantastic catcher, retired the first 11 Shinners scored the tying run and batters of the 13 he faced and struck Labin beat the throw for a single but out two. Will Kahney took over the the throw sailed over first baseman catching responsibilities. CJ Wilkerson’s outstretched arms and No Cougar batter had more than Chavez scampered home with the two plate appearances and Shea Grady winning run. made good on both of his with a Labin finished 2-for-4 with two single and a two-run home run, while RBI. AJ Altobelli rapped three singles scoring twice. Jack Zambito did like-

David B. Corbin (July 2019 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (July 2017 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times A LITTLE LATE WITH THE TAG...Cougar third baseman Will Kanhey gets the SAFE AT HOME...Scotch Plains-Fanwood White’s Bobby Christensen slides throw a little too late as Summit’s Matt Cooper slips into third during the second safely home in the first inning as WF Blue catcher Brendan O’Connor gets the inning of the Babe Ruth District 12 Tournament in Cranford on June 28, 2019. throw during the Ripken 10U District 12 semifinals at Booth Field (June 29, 2017).

Angels Division game played on June fly ball in centerfield, and he man- D’Annunzio drilled an RBI triple, an preparation, sweat, taking lumps and 27 at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains. aged to score all four times. Owen RBI single and an RBI double, and plain old hard work rewarded just a The blue shirts dug their way out of a Baratta went 2-for-3 and scored twice. scored twice. few New Jersey athletes with the op- deep 5-0 hole, outscoring St. Dennis McCaffery singled twice and June 29, 2017: Consistent contact portunity to participate in the Annual Wolfgang, 10-0, the rest of the way. had two RBI, Sean Riley rapped a with the ball from the onset put the Phil Simms North-South All-Star During the decisive six-run sixth in- pair of RBI singles and Nick Kelly Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF) White Football Classic at Kean University ning, Bob Cihanowyz lifted a single went 1-for-2 with a walk and scored team on the road to a 13-3, five- in Union. Three local athletes, run- to center that scored Tony Perconte twice. inning victory over the Westfield Blue ning back Jack Curry (Westfield), with the tying run and Michael Abram June 29, 2019: Roxbury entered in the semifinal round of the Cal offensive lineman Kevin Doren pushed the go-ahead run across the the Cal Ripken 12U State Tourna- Ripken 10U District 12 Tournament (Cranford) and wide receiver Evan plate when he worked out a bases- ment with a perfect 5-0 record and a held at Booth Field in Scotch Plains Collier (Brearley) represented Union loaded walk against Wolfgang pitcher District 7 title under its belt and had on June 29. Utilizing a combination County, along with Samad Starling Lewis Blau. full intentions of maintaining its un- of sharp line drive singles, three (Linden), Rashaad Pendleton

Dave Merkel doubled and added a beaten streak when it faced the host- David B. Corbin (July 2015 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times doubles and a crunching home run, (Roselle), David Brown and Charles two-run single for St. Joe and Perconte ing Westfield White at Gumbert Field HOME SAFELY...Millburn’s Owen Muhlon slides safely home as Westfield and benefiting from several miscues, James of Union and Edriece Patterson added a single and a two-run double. 2 in Westfield on June 29. Roxbury pitcher Ryan Friedberg moves in to cover home. Millburn-Short Hills edged the SPF White plated nine of its runs (Rahway). Jim Killeen plopped a two-run double did just that and shut out the Blue Westfield, 5-4, in the Cal Ripken District 12 quarterfinal June 30, 2015. in the first two innings. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 „h      $  # ~ }     i  i   #  ‰ | ’ ’ „       Š II      $ h  

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David B. Corbin (July 2018 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (July 2015 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (July 2016 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times SUCCESSFUL ACT OF THIEVERY....Westfield Blue’s AJ Altobelli success- DIVING BACK TO FIRST...Westfield’s Mike Gialluisi dives back to first to avoid GETTING TO THIRD SAFELY...Cougar Ben Monahan slides into third base in fully steals second base during the quarterfinal game against the Summit Hilltoppers. being picked off as South Orange-Maplewood first baseman Okshay Heda awaits the third inning as Chatham third baseman Ben Solak covers the bag in the Cal Westfield Blue came from behind to nip Summit, 7-6 (June 26, 2018). the throw in the District 12 Tournament at Gumbert 3 Field (June 26, 2015). Ripken District 12 10U semifinals at Booth Field in Scotch Plains on June 30, 2016. * A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Adult & Youth Sports *

In the end, defense called the shots out three. Jack Merkel had a bunt slaught but began it with a solo home bring home Lucas Limeira. Day (the Fourth of July), but this time Sean Boley and Sean Root silenced and the advantage went in favor of the single, walked and scored and added run over the centerfield fence. Baratta June 30, 2015: Effective pitching it was at Gumbert 1 Field in Westfield the potentially dangerous bats of Ber- finished 3-for-3 with three RBI and a and stubborn defense on the part of run scored. Will Kahney rapped a both teams resulted in a highly con- two-run single, an RBI single and a tested and low-scoring outcome be- fly ball to center that was dropped and tween the sixth-seeded Millburn scored all three times. Dennis Short Hills 11s and third-seeded McCaffery doubled and scored once. Westfield in the quarterfinal round Jack Zambito hit an RBI single and of the Cal Ripken District 12 Tour- scored once. Dylan Faulk singled, nament at Gumbert 1 Field in walked and scored once. Monahan Westfield. Leading 3-2, the Millers (RBI) walked twice and scored twice. capitalized on an error that set up a Danny Olear and Shea Grady both two-run third inning then held on to walked and scored once and Sean edge the Blue Devils, 5-4. Woodruff drew an RBI free pass. Matt Ryan Friedberg had the biggest hit Folgia walked once. for Westfield, a triple to right-center June 25, 2015: One bad inning was in the fourth inning. Walter Schwartz enough to spell defeat for Westfield singled, walked and scored both times. White in a 4-3 setback against South Kevin Yang singled and scored once. Orange-Maplewood in a Cal Ripken Mike McKenna poked an RBI single, District 12 10U semifinal game at Jack Price walked and scored once Booth Field in Scotch Plains. South and Mark Gialluisi had an RBI.

David B. Corbin (July 2019 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (July 2013 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT...Westfield White’s Grant Como ducks to avoid CAUGHT IN A RUNDOWN...Westfield 11s’ Dom Maurillo is tagged out by New being hit by a pitch as Mountainside catcher Harry Woodard attempts to catch the Providence third baseman Ryan Sherman, No. 5, during a wild play in the second ball during the Cal Ripken 12U State Tournament game at Gumbert Field 1. inning at Gumbert 1 Field in Westfield on July 7, 2013. Mountainside defeated Westfield White, 5-1, (June 2019). when the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Blue keley Heights in a 10-0 victory at North All-Stars, spearheaded by an RBI groundout. Sam Sponheimer 12-year-old baseball team and the Gumbert 2 Field on Independence former Pittsburgh Steeler quarterback singled and scored once. Joe Westfield White resorted to the use of Day. Neil O’Donnell, with a 7-0 shutout. DeFrancesco and Anthony Veglia each the long ball in a 7-6 Raider win. The Matt Leone had a pair of RBI singles June 29, 2016: Three Pioneers singled and walked once, while Raiders totaled 10 hits, but the big and scored twice in his three at-bats. managing to settle on home plate in Amanda Baylock singled. Lou boomers came off the bats of Dan JA Humiston doubled, had an RBI the bottom of the fifth inning really Messano had an RBI sac fly and Evan Wilkinson and John Koseoglu in back- single and scored twice in his three at- came in handy for the New Provi- Doyle walked twice and scored once. to-back fashion that ignited a five-run bats. Thomas Colicchio went 2-for-3 dence 10U baseball team during the June 29, 2016: John Schmidt went third inning. Wilkinson, who also with an RBI and scored twice. Cal Ripken District 12 quarterfinal 4-for-5 with 2 doubles and 3 RBI, doubled, launched a two-run homer July 6, 2012: Jerseyland Field in round game against the Scotch Plains- then closed out the game by pitching over the right field fence, and Scotch Plains was the scene of a pecu- Fanwood Raiders at Booth Field in the final two innings in relief as Koseoglu, who also had an RBI single, liar game that concluded when cleanup Scotch Plains on June 29. The Raid- Mountainside defeated Westfield hammered his solo blast over the hitter Rich Banasiak walked with the ers made a fine contest even more Blue, 13-8, in a Ripken 11U District centerfield fence. bases loaded in the bottom of the intense when they plated a pair of game held on June 29 at Gumbert Westfield White received some in- eighth inning to give St. Jude a 9-8 runs in the top of the fifth to trail, 3-2, Field 2 in Westfield. John Veres had RIPKEN DISTRICT 12 CHAMPIONS...The Westfield 10U baseball team de- fluence from Tom DeRosa, who victory over St. Kilian. Keith but after the Pioneers scuffed the plate an RBI single and scored, and Mason feated Millburn, 11-3, for the Cal Ripken District 12 Crown (July 1, 2014) smacked a two-run homer, and Nathan Middleton led St. Jude with three hits, three times, their defense yielded just Gibbs rapped a two-run single for Hefner, who cracked a solo blast. an intentional walk, two RBI and two one run in the sixth to claim a 6-3 Westfield Blue. Jay Billings reached Andrew Caminiti tapped an RBI single runs scored. Marty Garcia led Kilian victory and to advance to the semifi- on an infield single and scored on a Orange scored four runs in the bottom July 1, 2014: One breakaway in- and doubled in his two at-bats, and with four hits, including a double, an nals to face Millburn-Short Hills. ground ball back to the mound by Tim of the third inning, erasing a 2-0 defi- ning propelled the Westfield Silver Jake Saltzer doubled and scored once. RBI and a run scored. Tom Baldowski cit and taking a lead they would never 11s to an 18-6, five inning victory relinquish. After Owen Callahan over the Cranford Cougars in New scored in the second inning, Noah Providence Green League action at Fischer smacked an RBI single to Gumbert 2 Field in Westfield. With bring home Jared Goldman. Leo the Cougars clinging to a 6-5 lead, the Mangiamele scored Westfield’s third complexion of the game changed dras- run in the fifth inning. tically in the bottom of the fourth June 26, 2015: Fine pitching and inning when the Blue Devils man- fine defense by both teams made for a aged to merge six hits, including three very intense Pool play game until the doubles, with three walks and two hit South Orange-Maplewood (SOM) batters to cause a merry-go-round of 11s got a few key hits to plate five runs nine runs. in the bottom of the fifth inning then Offensively, Zach Mendelson led held on to defeat Westfield, 5-2, in the the Blue Devils with a booming three- Cal Ripken District 12 Tournament at run double and an RBI single, while Gumbert 3 Field in Westfield. The scoring twice, and Charlie Breurer victory set both teams’ record at 3-1 rapped a pair of RBI singles and scored to knot them in a four-way tie with once. John Thorburn came in relief Cranford and New Providence for the with one out in the third and permitted top seed in the playoff portion. only a double and a single, while Kevin Yang pitched four innings of hitting a batter, for the remainder of David B. Corbin (July 2017 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (July 2011 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times HIGHLY UNLIKELY HOME RUN...Stage House “slugger” Eric Smith chuckles SUCCESSFULLY STEALING SECOND…Summit’s Thomas Walker steals as he comes cruising across the plate to complete a two-run homer as River & Rail second as Westfield shortstop Robbie Faktor, center, goes for the ball. Westfield catcher Gus Alvarez appears astonished at the fete (June 28, 2017). scored a run in the bottom of the sixth inning to pull out a 14-13 win (July 1, 2011).

Raider pitcher Sean Harris went Dursee. July 6, 2013: Starting pitcher Matt and Tom Grycan each had three hits, the distance, allowing five earned runs, June 30, 2016: Power across the McIntyre and relievers MJ Catanzaro two RBI and a run scored. six hits and two walks, while striking board, well-schooled defense and a and Matt Crowley combined to toss a July 1, 2011: Westfield provided a wealth of very effective pitchers has three-hitter, and the offense created 21-hit bombardment in a 14-13 win, PUBLIC NOTICE been the Cranford 10U baseball team’s some lightning, especially in the sec- while the Summit Hilltoppers added BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE “not so” secret to success this season. ond and third innings, to guide the five walks and a hit batter to their 14- PLANNING BOARD The top-seeded team in Pool B used Westfield Blue 12s to a 7-2 victory hit attack in an 11-year-old New Provi- NOTICE OF VIRTUAL MEETING that formula to defeat Chatham, the over Union in Central Jersey Base- dence Green League baseball at second seed in Pool A, 11-1, in four ball League action at Gumbert 1 Field Gumbert 1 Field in Westfield on July NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in compli- ance with the provisions of the New Jersey innings in the Cal Ripken District 12 in Westfield. Charlie Riley had an 1. Nate Reyes ripped a single to Open Public Meetings Act that the Plan- Tournament semifinal round at Booth RBI double and an RBI single and leftfield to bring Miles Brancatella ning Board of the Borough of Mountainside, Field in Scotch Plains on June 30. scored once in his three at-bats. Mike home with the winning run. County of Union, State of New Jersey will Fireballer Matt Chapman pitched Carlone drilled an RBI double, singled July 5, 2011: Nearly every element hold a Public Meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. the first three innings for Cranford, and scored once. Aiden Gilman ripped necessary to succeed in a baseball Due to the Covid-19 public health crisis, allowing one run on two hits, while an RBI double, scored once and was game came together at the right time the regularly scheduled Planning Board striking out six and walking no one. hit-by-a-pitch. for the 12U Millburn White Millers in meeting will be conducted electronically Ben Monahan pitched the final in- David B. Corbin (July 2012 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times July 7, 2013: Victor Coustan their Cal Ripken District 12 Tourna- and/or by telephone using the Zoom plat- INTERESTING PLAY AT SECOND BASE…St. Kilian shortstop Gerry Riepe form. Members of the public who wish to ning, yielding one hit and one walk, bounced a two-run single to spark a ment 7-3 semifinal showdown vic- participate in the meeting may do so tele- while striking out one batter. stretches in an effort to tag St. Jude’s Dom Favorito in the sixth inning. Favorito four-run fifth inning that pushed the tory with the top-seeded Cranford phonically or by computer: Owen Baratta not only led the on- was called out (July 6, 2012). St. Jude nipped St. Kilian, 9-8. Westfield Blue 11s past New Provi- Cougars at Gumbert 3 Field in dence, 8-5, in North Jersey All-Star Westfield. Ryan Bakie walloped a Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ Support Local Journalism 85815403406?pwd=Y0poWGhORHJteWEx one-hit ball and walked no one, while the game. baseball action at Gumbert 1 Field in leadoff solo home run into the park- QTNLZDhzZGRsQT09 striking out three, until he walked the JT Kaminski led the Cougars with Westfield. Andrew Echausse finished ing lot to arouse the Cougars. Jack Dial In: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 858 1540 3406 leadoff batter in the fifth and was an RBI double and an RBI in his other 2-for-3 with two runs scored. Schelelich singled and scored. Password: 454672 relieved by Ryan Friedberg. In his plate appearance. Kieran Hollander July 9, 2013: Trailing 4-3, the July 7, 2011: Berkeley Heights Participants calling in or connecting via three plate appearances, Mike singled, was hit-by-a-pitch and scored Westfield Silver 10-year-old baseball demonstrated why it is the top team in streaming video will be able to participate Gialluisi, who scored both runs, had a twice. Wilde had an RBI single and team put its hitting shoes on and the Central Jersey 12U Baseball in the meeting, including public comment. double and a single and was hit by a scored once. erupted for 14 runs in the bottom of League but the little Highlanders had The file maps and plans for applications pitch. Jack Barker went 2-for-3 with July 1, 2014: The Westfield Blue the fourth inning to defeat the to endure a strong challenge from can be viewed on the Borough website (www.mountainside-nj.com). Copies of the an RBI. Yang doubled, and Chris Devils 10U baseball team scored nine Branchburg Bulldogs, 17-4, in New Westfield White to pull out a 4-2 applications, including plans and other Iacaponi and Jack Price both singled. runs in the fifth inning to beat Millburn, Providence Green League action at victory at Gumbert 3 Field in supporting documents are public records June 26, 2015: Millburn pulled off 11-3, at Booth Field in Scotch Plains Gumbert 1 Field. Jack Barsa had a Westfield. Alex Pansini snagged a and thereby are also available for public a major upset in stunning Cranford 5- to claim the Cal Ripken District 12 huge outing, going 3-for-3 with a hopping bullet off the bat of Dan inspection at the Mountainside Municipal Building, 1385 Route 22, Mountainside, goleader.com/form/subscribe 1, in the semifinal round of the Ripken Championship. Aiden Scheper three-run triple, an RBI single and a Tomlinson to record an out, and New Jersey by appointment between the District 12 10U baseball tournament slapped an RBI double, Evan double, while scoring twice. Will Hannah Liddy, who also had an RBI hours of 8:30AM and 4:30PM by contact- PUBLIC NOTICE at Booth Field in Scotch Plains. Tompkins tagged a two-run single, Ohlig drilled a three-run double and single, made a great catch at the ing Pat Gilstrap at 908-232-2409. Cranford, which has come to depend Walter Schwartz whacked an RBI added an RBI groundout, while scor- centerfield fence. Ian Humphrey ham- TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that this PEDIATRIC PRACTICE CLOSING meeting shall be open to the Public but a on timely hitting to back up lights out single, Kevin Yang jolted an RBI ing once. John Thorburn went 2-for- mered an RBI double. As of September 1, 2020 the Pediatric portion of this meeting MAY be closed to pitching, got a dose of its own medi- double, Mark Gialluisi punched an 2 with a walk and an RBI, while July 1, 2010: Perfection was just a Practice of Howard Britt MD will be the Public, under the applicable portions of permanently closed. Medical records are cine as Millburn broke through for a RBI single, Jack Barker blasted a scoring three times. lazy ground ball away from James the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act. available by request to Howard Britt MD, run in the fourth and four more in the two-run home run and Ryan Friedberg July 4, 2012: Sparks did come off D’Angelo, who fired a 64-pitch, one- FORMAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN. 209 Blackburn Rd, Summit, NJ. 07901. By Order of the Planning Board. fifth to propel them into the champi- smashed a solo homer. the “metal sticks” of the Westfield hit, no-walk shutout and struck out six Phone number is 908-522-1423. Nancy Probst, onship round. 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David B. Corbin (July 2012 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (July 2014 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times OUT AT HOME…Westfield White catcher Jake Saltzer puts the tag on Ryan Dooley in the fifth inning as his Berkeley MOVING THE WHOLE WAY TO THIRD...Cougar Matt Maggio advances to third base after his RBI single eludes the Heights teammates look on at Gumbert 2 Field in Westfield on July 4, 2012. right fielder. Westfield Silver third baseman John Thorburn awaits the throw at Gumbert 2 Field (July 1, 2014). * A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Adult & Youth Sports *

Fanwood Senior Legion victory over and George Murray scored once. July 3, 2009: Cranford showed its White to a breakaway, six-run third infield single and scored twice. League action at Brookside Park. Crafty the visiting Union Farmers baseball July 2, 2010: Quality pitching and moxie by jumping on Blue Devil pitch- inning en route to an 11-1, four-in- June 28, 2005: Westfield Blue shut St. Thomas pitcher Keith Gibbons al- ing in the first three innings for an ning victory over the Scotch Plains- early 10-run uprising that led to an Fanwood Blue in the opening round 11-9 victory over Westfield Blue 12s of the Cal Ripken 10-year-old Dis- in the Cal Ripken District 12 baseball trict 12 Tournament at Booth Field in tournament at Gumbert Field in Scotch Plains. Chris Boutsikaris Westfield. rapped a pair of singles, scored twice Cougar Brian Bruns caused com- and had an RBI. Scott Tupper tapped motion with a solo home run and a a pair of RBI singles and Eric Varakian single. Mike Catanzaro tripled, doubled, walked and scored twice. singled and scored a run. Andrew June 29, 2007: Opportunities Gee, Matt Ravetier, Kevin Trotter, knocked in the second inning and the Sean Duffy, Austin Bevizaque and Westfield White 11-year-old baseball James Campbell all contributed team took advantage, with seven runs, singles. Blue Devil Sean Elliott tat- then added four more runs to grab an tooed the ball with two monumental 11-0 victory over the Warren Wolver- home runs for four RBI. Matt ines in a Cal Ripken District 12 playoff

David B. Corbin (July 2010 files)for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (July 2003 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING THE THROW A LITTLE LATE…Westfield Blue third baseman WILD THROW AT HOME…Cobra catcher Lauren Mains dives after a wildly George Murray gets the throw a little too late to nab Summit base runner Kyle thrown ball as Berkeley Heights base runner Michelle Loria safely crosses home Kanaley at Gumbert Field in Westfield on July 2, 2010. at Southside Field in Scotch Plains (July 2, 2003). Berkeley Heights won 11-1. team on July 1. D’Angelo’s perfect quality fielding resulted in a low scor- game was extinguished in the first ing, 3-1, victory by the Summit out Westfield Gray, 8-0, in the first lowed just three hits, while walking two inning on Jake Fohner’s single. Hilltoppers over the Westfield White round of the Cal Ripkin District 12 and striking out three. Brian Mahoney In the bottom of the first, leadoff 11-year old baseball team at Gumbert Baseball Tournament at Gumbert rapped an RBI single and Steve hitter Anthony Scalfaro, who went 2- Field in Westfield. Westfield starting Field. Daniel Kerr went 3-for-3 with Pietrucha battered a two-RBI triple. for 2, provided what turned out to be pitcher James Friel struck out three a home run and a double and RBI June 30, 1999: Facing near offen- the winning run when he ripped a Hilltoppers in his two innings on the sacrifice fly. sive starvation, the Tigers rubbed their single to right field, advanced to sec- mound, while allowing three hits, no July 3, 2003: Fourth of July fire- bellies, spotted their prey and pounced ond on a wild throw and scored when walks and no earned runs. Reliever works began early at Brookside Park ferociously with 11 runs in the sixth Haggerty hammered an outside Zack Rabinowitz recorded three as a rowdy St James Gang shot down inning to pull off an astounding, 12-8, fastball to right field for a stand-up strikeouts and allowed no free passes St. Jude, 17-3. The culprits leading victory over the very game Dodgers double. or runs, while ceding one single in his this offensive humbling were Gang at Booth Field to repeat as the Scotch July 2, 2010: Steve Barmakian three innings. Matt LaCorte pitched Fred Lecomte (July 2009 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times members Neal LeStrange (2 doubles, Plains-Fanwood Youth Baseball Ma- whacked a walk-off solo home run in the final inning and allowed no runs, GREETED BY HIS TEAMMATES…Westfield Blue slugger Sean Elliott is 3 RBI and 1 run scored), Larry Szenyi jor Division Champions. Dodger slug- the bottom of the sixth inning to tip hits or walks. greeted by his teammates after crunching a three-run homer in the sixth inning. (3-for-3, 2 RBI and 2 runs scored), ger Kevin Urban crashed two tower- He also blasted a homer in the first. Cranford won 11-9 (July 3, 2009). and Mike Brennan (double, single, 3 ing, two-run homers and Tigers David runs scored and 1 RBI). Kocses, Andrew LoBrace and Pat Catanzaro blasted a solo home run game at Memorial Field in Scotch July 6, 2001: A run in the second and Schiazza blasted one home run each. and an RBI double. Plains. Shortstop Peter Zecca rapped a two in the sixth inning provided a feisty June 28, 2008: Vincent DiFilippo two-run triple and added a single in his St. Thomas team enough punch to gain Men’s Softball Leagues and Devon Anderson each whacked a three plate appearances. Matt Storcks a 3-1, victory over St. Jude as the two Begin Shortened Season two-run double to lead the Westfield slapped a two-run single, added an first-placed teams clashed head on, in The Union County (UC) Senior St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball 50+ and 60+ Men’s Softball PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Leagues and the St. Bart’s Oldtimers TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS days, to make arrangements for pick-up at Westfield Girls Softball Men’s Softball League opened their NOTICE OF REQUEST the Township Municipal Building, 430 Park abbreviated seasons this week. The FOR PROPOSALS Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. Begins Parkway Play UC 60+ men began play on July 6 The Township of Scotch Plains is soliciting The Westfield 8U/10U/12U/14U PAYROLL, TIME & ATTEN- qualifications through a fair and open pro- and will play on Mondays and DANCE AND HUMAN RE- cess in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A- girls softball teams recently began Wednesdays until Monday, August SOURCE MANAGEMENT 20.4 et seq. play in the Garden State Parkway 10, before beginning their playoffs. SERVICES The Mayor and Council reserves the League. Presently the teams have The UC 50+ men began on July 7 The Township of Scotch Plains is solic- right to reject any or all submissions due to been adjusting to the new safety and play on Tuesdays and Thurs- iting proposals through a fair and open any defects or waive informalities and ac- guidelines. So far the schedules are process in accordance with N.J.S.A. cept any submissions that in their judg- days until Tuesday, August 11, be- 19:44A-20.4 et seq. ment will be in the best interest of the set up for the month of July but fore beginning their playoffs. Pres- NOTICE is hereby given that proposals Township. The Mayor and Council shall there are always possibilities of ently the St. Bart’s League is play- for the PAYROLL, TIME & ATTENDANCE award the contract or reject all submis- necessary changes. sions no later than 60 days from receipt of ing on Thursdays and Fridays. David B. Corbin (July 2007 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGE- MENT SERVICES. will be received by the the same. MAKING IT SAFELY TO THIRD…Westfield 11s player Marc Luino slides Each sealed envelope containing a pro- safely into third in the third inning against the Warren Wolverines (June 29, 2007). Scotch Plains Township Municipal Clerk’s Office on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at posal shall be plainly marked on the out- 10:00 a.m., prevailing time, at the Scotch side to clearly show the specific service for the balance in favor of the Westfield July 2, 2009: Pitcher Alan Dlugosz Plains Municipal Building – Front Steps, which an individual or firm is submitting a 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New proposal. The proposals will be evaluated Blue 12-year-old baseball team in a tossed a three-hitter and walked only Jersey 07076, at which time said bids will by a designated committee of the Town- 9-8, seesaw victory over Summit in three, while striking out five, as the be opened and read in public. ship of Scotch Plains and contracts Central Jersey League play at Gumbert Scotch Plains-Fanwood Senior Due to the public health emergency awarded based on (1) individual or firm 2 Field in Westfield. Cameron Bremer American Legion baseball team si- caused by Coronavirus, as of the date of experience and reputation in the field ( a this posting, the Township Municipal Build- copy of the resume of each individual blasted a two-run, ground-rule double lenced the Minutemen of Elizabeth, ing remains closed to the public. All bid- performing the work is to be included); (2) and an RBI single, while scoring once. 5-1, in Scotch Plains. Raider Mike ders are encouraged to submit bids via knowledge of the Township of Scotch JD Marner went 1-for-1 with two RBI Lauricella pulled off two successful certified mail, overnight delivery or in-per- Plains and subject matters to be addressed and two runs scored, and Owen sacrifice bunts, while teammates Ryan son drop-off before the RFP opening date under the contract; (3) compensation pro- and time. In person drop-off, before the posal; (4) at least 2 references with ad- Brancatella went 1-for-1 with two RBI Haggerty and Connor Thompson RFP opening date and time, can be made dress and phone number; (5) a certifica- and a run scored. Justin Lin singled added one each, all leading to Raider by contacting the Municipal Clerk during tion that no immediate relatives of any and scored, Parker Hess scored twice, runs. regular business hours at 908.322.6700 principal of the firm is employed by, or ext. 211. In-person drop-off on the date of serve as elected officials of the Township the RFP opening, will commence on the of Scotch Plains; (6) a copy of the firm’s front steps of the Municipal Building, 430 Certificate of Liability Insurance; (7) a copy Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey of the firm’s Business Registration Certifi- 07076, starting at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, cate, and (8) Submission of the informa- August 6, 2020. tion requested in the RFP. All contracts pursuant to the fair and open process will All persons wishing to attend the public David B. Corbin (July 2005 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times in-person bid opening must abide by the be awarded by resolution and require a SLIPPING INTO HOME BASE SAFELY…Westfield Blue’s Steve Forgash CDC and New Jersey Department of Health majority vote of the Township Council at a public meeting. In addition to full compli- slides safely into home base as the ball rolls past the glove of Westfield Gray catcher (NJDOH) guidelines concerning the Brian Levine during a four-run fifth inning in the Cal Ripkin District 12 COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, all par- ance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et. seq. ticipants must ensure their mouth and nose (“Pay to Play”), individuals or firms awarded Tournament (June 28, 2005). are covered at all times with a mask or contracts under these procedures will be cloth covering, and must maintain a mini- required to comply with N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 The Law Offices Of mum of six feet separation from other and N.J.A.C. 17:27-4 (Affirmative Action attendees. Masks and/or gloves will be and Equal Employment Opportunity), 42 provided to any attendee who needs one. U.S.C. Section 12101 et. seq. (Americans Lisa M. Black, LLC If CDC and/or NJDOH guidelines permit with Disabilities Act of 1990), N.J.S.A. and the Municipal Building is open to the 52:25-24.2 (Disclosure of Ownership) and 53 Cardinal Drive, 3rd Floor, Westfield, NJ 07090 public, the bid opening will be moved into N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 (Business the Courtroom. Bid opening in-person at- Registration).Any questions regarding this tendees who wish to review the submitted notice should be directed to the Township 908-233-1803 bids following the conclusion of the bid of Scotch Plains, Office of the Municipal [email protected] opening will be allowed to do so, one Manager, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, person at a time. New Jersey 07076, (908) 322-6700. www.lblacklaw.com Submission packages may be obtained Alexander Mirabella, Specializing in all aspects of Family Law, Adoptions, David B. Corbin (July 2008 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times by contacting the Township Clerk’s Office, Township Manager Wills, Real Estate Sales and Purchases BEATING OUT AN INFIELD SINGLE…Westfield White’s Chris Boutsikaris (908) 322-6700 ext. 211, during regular Bozena Lacina, beats out an infield single in the first inning as SPF Blue first baseman Kyle Coupe business hours, 9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., Township Clerk Call for a free consultation prepares to catch the ball (June 28, 2008). Monday through Friday, excluding holi- 1 T - 07/09/20, The Times Fee: $106.08 Page 10 Thursday, July 9, 2020 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. 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The College Com- College recently honored the Class of Sara Lehman, Jenalys Lugo, Juliana Aiden Lickman, Samantha Lionetti, 2020 during a virtual ceremony. The Magluilo, Lauren McNulty, Tiffany William Liu, Joao Lopes, Antonio PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 90-minute event, entitled “Honoring Nguyen, Michelle Nikolaev, James Lourenco, Jenna Lourenco, Grace TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS This project will be partially funded by necessary for the completion of that por- U: A Tribute to the Class of 2020,” Carl Nitro, Maxine Novello, Jasmyn MacDougall, Jake Martucci, Michael UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY the New Jersey Department of Transpor- tion of the Contract for which it is neces- premiered on YouTube and Facebook. Nunez, Lauren O'Brien, Alexander Martucci, Caleb McDowell, Sophie tation Bureau of Local Aid. The work shall sary. The bidder shall comply with the GRAND STREET MILLING & It featured the conferral of degrees on Patino, Paige Peneno, Sequoia McMeekan, Taylor Mingoia, Sierra be completed within 90 calendar days of documentation requirements set forth in TOP COURSE PAVING the Contractor’s receipt of written Notice to the Article of the Information for Bidders, the 477 members of the class by Presi- Pilgrim, Anderson Pollack, Ryan Monahan-Spoor, Luke Murphy, Brian CONTRACT NO. E2020-01 Proceed. entitled, “Bidder Submissions”. dent David R. Harris. Quinones, Diane Resnicoff, Elijah Natareno Santiago, Averie Nazario- NOTICE TO BIDDERS No bid will be received unless in writing The successful bidder will be required to Westfield students included Anna Rodriguez, Anthony Romano, Sharpe, Kristina Nitro, Samantha on the forms furnished, and unless accom- submit bonds and proof of insurance on or NOTICE is hereby given that sealed Browne, who graduated with a Bach- Shannon Rooney, Aurora Rotondi, Nocera, Ariadni Pappas, Kaylee panied by bid security in the form of a bid before execution of their respective Con- bids will be received by the Township of bond, cashier’s check, or a certified check tracts as explained in the Contract Docu- elor of Science degree magna cum Amelie Rousseau, Aidan Route, Ethen Parchman, Andrew Peneno, Nicole Scotch Plains (here-inafter called the made payable to the Township of Scotch ments. laude majoring in Biology and An- Ruiz, Audrey Saccento, Aryan Singh, Perez, Hannah Perler, Cooper “Owner”) for: Plains in an amount equal to 10% of the Bidders are required to comply with all thropology, and Danielle Pinney, Nicholas Skawinski, Grace Sweeney, Pomponio, Taylor Prunty, Salvatore TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS amount of the total bid, but not exceeding relevant Federal and State Statutes, Rules who graduated with a Bachelor of Noah Tamayo, Charles Vargas, Olivia Racanelli, Taryn Ribaudo, Abigail UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY $20,000. and Regulations including but not limited GRAND STREET MILLING & The bid shall be accompanied by a Cer- to the applicable provisions of Title VI of Arts degree summa cum laude ma- Vella, Youssef Yacub Richardson, Addison Richie, Emily TOP COURSE PAVING tificate of Surety on the form included in the the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended joring in English and Spanish and Grade 7 Roof, Peyton Rose, Paige Rowley, CONTRACT NO. E2020-01 Contract Docu-ments, from a surety com- (42 USC 2000d2000D4A), the discrimina- Hispanic Studies. Ashleigh Ryan, Sofia Sanisidro, Ellie pany licensed to do business in the State tion and affirmative action provisions of Distinguished Honor Roll Sealed bids for the above named Con- Scotch Plains students included Schwartzman, Taylor Shea, Liam of New Jersey, which shall represent that N.J.S.A. 10:21 through 10:24, the New tract, which comprises the milling and top Grace Abadir, Keziah Acedieu, the surety company will provide the Con- Jersey Law against Discrimination, Robert Harrington, who graduated Skiff, Vance Slack, Joseph Souza, course paving of Grand Street and associ- Elizabeth Baglien, Morgan Barbossa, tractor with the required bonds in the sums N.J.S.A. 10:51, et seq., the rules and regu- with a Bachelor of Arts degree ma- Elissa Steingart, Georgea Stellakis, ated curb ramp improvements within the required in the Contract Documents and in lations promulgated pursuant thereto, the Matteo Barcellona, Abigail Bender, Township of Scotch Plains, Union County, joring in Economics, and Stav Jonah Tamayo, Liam Telesca, Lorenzo a form satisfac-tory to the Owner’s Attor- State require-ment for bidders to supply Juliette Besson, David Bolivar, Emma New Jersey (“Owner”), will be received by Shadmi, who graduated with a Bach- Tittanegro, Shae Trenery, Sofia ney and in compliance with the require- statements of ownership (N.J.S.A. the Scotch Plains Township Municipal Boris, Isobel Bruce, Emma Carinhas, ments of law. 52:2524.2) and the State requirement for elor of Mechanical Engineering de- Vanterpool, Anthony Villafrade, Clerk’s Office on, August 4, 2020, at 10:00 Grace Cawley, Hannah Charnock, Bidders must use the prepared bid form submission of the names and addresses gree majoring in Mechanical Engi- Victoria Virga, Paul Vlkovic, Kelsie a.m. prevailing time, at the Scotch Plains which is contained in the Contract Docu- of certain subcontractors (N.J.S.A. Varun Chauhan, Isabella Cocca, Raya Municipal Building – Front Steps, 430 Park neering. Waldron, Logan Weiss, Presley ments. Each individual proposal must be 40A:1116). Crisafulli, Emily DeGaetano, Carina Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076, Union College, founded in 1795 Weuve, Sam Whitefield, Kevin separately enclosed in a sealed envelope The Contract Documents may be re- at which time said bids will be opened and DiLollo, Olivia DiSalvo, McKenna addressed to the Township Clerk, 430 viewed at no cost at the Office of the as the first college chartered by the Wright, Sophia Yalcin, Hana Zamor, read in public. Dwyer, Camryn Evans, Julia Farin, Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey Department of Public Works. The Contract New York State Board of Regents, Jason Zhuo Due to the public health emergency 07076, marked on the outside with the Documents may be obtained by any pro- Dylan Fitzgerald, Samantha Friscia, caused by Coronavirus, as of the date of offers programs in the liberal arts number of the contract(s) and name of the spective bidder upon payment of the fee of Tyler Glynn, Jeff Gui, Sofia Heta, Grade 6 this posting, the Township Municipal Build- and engineering to 2,100 undergradu- project being bid on. fifty dollars ($50.00) for each set of full- ing remains closed to the public. All bid- Mary Katherine Hoffman, Olivia Regular Honor Roll No bids will be received after the time sized drawings with specifications at the ates of high academic promise and ders are encouraged to submit bids via Hunsinger, Blake Jackson, Sean Sebastian Angeles, Tristan and date specified, and no bids will be Office of the Department of Public Works strong personal motivation. certified mail, overnight delivery or in-per- received by mail. Bids shall be received by during regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. Johnston, Lily Kalafat, Caitlin Baumgartner, Sydney Bethune, Liam son drop-off before the bid opening date courier service (date and time recorded) or 2:30 p.m. Keough, Aditya Khandelwal, Bonifas, Kara Calabria, Jacqueline and time. In person drop-off, before the bid shall be hand delivered. The Owner shall Written questions regarding the bid speci- Ian Gordon Graduates opening date and time, can be made by Elizabeth Koizumi, Paul Kole- Carlos, Jada Carter-McCummings, award the Contract or reject all bids within fications may be submitted to the Town- contacting the Municipal Clerk during regu- Emmanuel, Alexa LaRosa, Sophia Sebastien Castillo Medina, Ryan 60 days of bid opening, except that the ship Clerk, at 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Western New England lar business hours at 908.322.6700 ext. bids of any bidders who consent thereto Plains, New Jersey 07076, on or before Labazzo, Ryan Lahetta, Darrien Lee, Catallo, Jathaniel Cruz, Emre De Steur, 211. In-person drop-off on the date of the SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Ian Gor- may, at the request of the Owner, be held July 17, 2020. Nathaniel Leversee, Elana Lewis, Gabriella DeBrito, Nicholas DeBrito, bid opening, will commence on the front don of Fanwood graduated with a for consideration for such longer period as Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:531 et seq., steps of the Municipal Building, 430 Park Anusha Magdum, Madeline Brandon DiNizo, Jayda Dunbar, may be agreed. bidders are required to comply with the Bachelor of Science in Business Ad- Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076, Marcovecchio, Enisa Marku, Chelsea Delaney Farley, Ryan Fuentes, Callum The Owner will evaluate bids and any requirements of N.J.A.C. 17:27. ministration from Western New En- starting at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, August award will be made to the lowest, respon- Each Bidder must submit with his bid an Martin, Krish Mathur, Ryan Mauer, Fynes, Aneila Gomez, Brianna 4th, 2020. gland University in May 2020. sive, respon-sible bidder in accordance “Ownership Disclosure Statement” and is Jackson Mazzola, Caitlyn Meyers, Gordon, Samantha Hale, Ethan All persons wishing to attend the public Mr. Gordon was among more than with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4. The Owner re- requested to submit with his bid the “Non- in-person bid opening must abide by the Nicholas Mongold, Lorelei Morrison, Heiberg, Chase Herb, Lyla Hernandez, serves the right to reject any or all bids and Collusion Affidavit” on the forms included 950 students from 25 states and six CDC and New Jersey Department of Health Matthew Mui, Thomas Mui, Sofia David Herstatt, Justin Jennings, Shakhi to waive minor informalities or irregulari- in the Contract Docu-ments. countries who received degrees. The (NJDOH) guidelines concerning the ties in bids received in accordance with Bidders and their subcontractors of any Murray, Jacob Ocana, Nicole Johnson, Yael Klieger, Natalia COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, all par- top five fields of study were mechani- public law. tier must comply with all applicable provi- Papadakis, Mizuki Parker, Luca Lambert, Sebastian Lasluisa-Diaz, ticipants must ensure their mouth and nose cal engineering, criminal justice, sport The qualification and reclassification of sions of the Public Works Contractor Reg- are covered at all times with a mask or Passucci, Hanna Pearce, Samuel Madelyn Latham, Patrick Leone, bidders will be subject to the statutory istration Act (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48) and management, psychology and ac- cloth covering, and must maintain a mini- Perone, Kalli Preston, Sean Price, Isabella Licata, Noah Lieberman, Cole provisions contained in N.J.S.A. 40A:11- the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act counting. mum of six feet separation from other 25 to 32 (“Local Public Contract Law”). (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25). Victoria Prizgar, Zoe Psathas, Liverance, Josephine Lomonte, Alexa attendees. Masks and/or gloves will be A Salute to Undergraduate Students All bid security except the security of the Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all busi- Meredith Reilly, Madeline Richter, Lorusso, Jeylene Lugo, Thomas provided to any attendee who needs one. of the Class of 2020, featuring a driv- three apparent lowest respon-sible bid- ness organizations that conduct business If CDC and/or NJDOH guidelines permit Audrey Ricks, Hannah Rosenthal, Magluilo, Giovanni Martoccia, Colin ders shall be returned, unless otherwise with a New Jersey government agency are ing parade of the Western New En- and the Municipal Building is open to the Sophia Seith, Sonya Shah, Sophia Miller, Brian Mitchell, Jackson requested by the bidder, within ten (10) required to be registered with the State of gland community, conferral of de- public, the bid opening will be moved into days after the open-ing of the bids, Sun- New Jersey. Bidders and their subcontrac- Shapiro, Asher Silva, Shreya Singh, Murphy, Frank Nanton, Kamryn the Courtroom. Bid opening in-person at- grees, memories of the journey and a days and holidays excepted, and the bids tors must submit proof that they are regis- Angel Skolar, Hannah Spieler, Jack Nesmith, Nicholas Nitti, Noah Nocum, tendees who wish to review the submitted live chat, can be viewed at youtu.be/ of the bidders whose bid security is re- tered with the New Jersey Department of bids following the conclusion of the bid Sponheimer, Jada Sripada, Saanvi Daniel Olivares, Carter Oser, Jayson turned shall be considered withdrawn. Treasury, Division of Revenue by submit- ruftr3pw-1o. opening will be allowed to do so, one Suresh, Cooper Tamase, North Parrott, Nasir Pellam, Kameron Pinder, Each bidder must submit with his bid a ting a copy of their Business Registration A Salute to Doctoral, Master’s, Law, person at a time. signed certificate stating that he owns, Certificate prior to Contract award. Thurman, Angelina Valente, Samuel Sidney Powell, Monty Primiano, John The work includes the furnishing of all Pharmacy, and Occupational Therapy leases or controls all the necessary equip- It is the purpose of this Notice to Bidders Valera, Isaiah Williams, Jia Xue, Riley Robinson, Ava Scott, Lilia Skawinski, labor, materials and equipment necessary Students of the Class of 2020 can be ment required to accomplish the work to summarize some of the more important to complete the work as shown on the Yau, Luke Zimmerman, Thomas Mehki Stevens, Jamie Trela, Ryan shown and described in the Contract Docu- provi-sions of the Contract Documents. viewed at youtu.be/XqJt1bKKjcY. Drawings and as described in the Specifi- Zimmerman, Torre Zullo Trivisonno, Jack Trojan, Ryan ments. Should the bidder not be the actual Prospective bidders are cautioned not to All Class of 2020 students will be cations. Major items and approximate owner or leasee of such equipment, his rely solely on this sum-mary, but to read Zuckman quantities for this project are: welcomed back to campus for a tra- Grade 7 certificate shall state the source from which the Contract Documents in their entirety. ditional ceremony when it is safe to Concrete Sidewalk – 744 Square Yards the equipment will be obtained and, in By Order of the Township of Scotch Regular Honor Roll Granite Curb - 618 Linear Feet addition, shall be accompanied by a signed Plains do so. Ethan Afir, Araoluwa Akinwunmi, ADS PLACED IN Milling, 3 inches or less – 10,995 Square certificate from the owner or person in Alexander Mirabella, Pauline Elisha Aloot, Fiorella Amari, Yards control of the equipment definitely grant- Municipal Manager Courtney Anthony, Brandon Au, THE LEADER/TIMES Hot Mix Asphalt 9.5M64 Surface Course ing to the bidder the control of the equip- Bozena Lacina, BUY, SELL, RENT, HIRE: – 1,297 Tons ment required during such time as may be Township Clerk Caitlin Bellistri, Michael Bellistri, BRING RESULTS 1 T - 07/09/20, The Times Fee: $193.80 goleader.com/form/classified Arianna Blake, Grace Bottomly, A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 9, 2020 Page 11 Nancy Walker Faulkner, Advocate Literacy NJ Celebrates For Education and Women’s Rights – Obituaries – Nancy Walker Faulkner, 87, died ing, painting and sketching, and in ESL Students’ Success on Saturday, June 27, 2020, with her her sixties began an infatuation with David W. Koppe, 74, Attended WHS; COUNTY — More than 120 stu- hours in the program. three daughters by her side. Dancer, bridge that lasted the rest of her days. dents and volunteer tutors came to- The majority of students attended figure-skater, reader, writer, and de- Nancy’s keen sense of design was Family Man, Lifelong Auto Mechanic gether June 4 via Zoom to celebrate classes at the Elizabeth Public Li- voted wife, Nancy whirled through reflected in her décor, colorful attire a year of commitment and success brary until closure due to Covid-19. life with zest, curiosity, and irrepress- and appreciation of beautiful food. David Wilbur Koppe, 74, of (L. George); grandchildren, Connor in learning English. Literacy New Not to be deterred, students and ible friendliness. She Sometimes she moved Culpeper, Va., passed away on Satur- D. Flanagan and Caeley J. Flanagan, Jersey’s English as a Second Lan- tutors quickly transitioned to online will be greatly missed so quickly to rearrange day, June 27, 2020, in Charlottesville, and a brother, Wayne P. Koppe. guage (ESL) program provides free platforms such as Zoom, Skype and by her family, former her children’s furniture Va. David was born Au- A Celebration of Life classes to adults who want to im- Whatsapp to finish out the year and colleagues, and count- that she tripped over the gust 13, 1945 in Brook- gathering will be held on prove their language skills in order successfully complete their studies. less friends. dogs. lyn, N.Y., to Clifford H. Saturday, July 11, 2020, to find jobs, help their children in Literacy New Jersey generally Born May 23, 1933, Nancy was game for and Mildred Ferguson 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Clore- school, and become more involved provides daytime and evening Nancy was the first of adventure: marrying Koppe. He lived in English Funeral Home, in the community. classes at libraries throughout the three children of Kim Faulkner, sailing Westfield, N.J., and at- 11190 James Monroe Thanks to the generosity of Lit- Union County. In addition to En- Jessie Hastings and the coast of Maine, ski- tended Westfield High Highway, Culpeper, VA eracy New Jersey volunteer tutors, glish classes for immigrants, Lit- Albert Runyon Walker ing in the Rockies and School, then moved to 22701. In lieu of flow- the celebration included a raffle of eracy New Jersey offers GED prep of Plainfield, New Jer- traveling by train across Washington, N.J., and ers, the family requests $1,700 in gift cards, with students classes and support for adults who sey. She attended the Eurasia. Back home, resided in Culpeper, Va., donations be made in earning raffle tickets based on the struggle with reading and writing. Evergreen School, Nancy’s car was always at the time of his death. David’s memory to VFW number of ESL classes they at- Online classes are planned for the Plainfield High School, packed with a swimsuit, David was a lifelong Post 2524, 12210 tended. The raffle was the highlight Fall semester. For more information and Middlebury Col- sleeping bag, axe, and auto mechanic who Sperryville Pike, of the night for students, many of about the Literacy New Jersey pro- lege, receiving a Bach- Nancy Walker Faulkner dancing skirt. Never briefly owned his own Culpeper, VA 22701; whom have faced difficult chal- gram, or becoming a volunteer tutor, elor of Arts in Ameri- shy, often playful, she gas/auto repair shop in David Wilbur Koppe Disabled American Vet- lenges due to Covid-19. Students contact Barbara Bagger, program di- can Literature in 1955. While living could launch into verse or dance a jig Verona, N.J. In later erans, www.dav.org; or a also received award certificates for rector, at (908) 486-1777 or and working in Boston after college with little provocation. Creative and years he installed above-ground charity of choice. 50-plus instructional hours, with [email protected], or visit the she met and married H. Kimball affectionate, she relished time with pools and retired from Walmart’s Fond memories and condolences some students completing over 100 website at literacynj-unioncounty.org. Faulkner, and together they raised her six grandchildren. TLE Department in Culpeper, Va. may be shared with the Koppe family three daughters in Brookline, Mas- Above all else, Nancy made and In addition to his parents, David is through clore-english.com. The sachusetts. She embraced mother- sustained warm relationships through- preceded in death by a brother, Rich- Koppe family has entrusted Clore- Library Invites Public To hood and grandmotherhood with joy out her life, with family, colleagues ard E. Koppe. He is survived by his English Funeral Home with these ar- and pride. and friends old and new. wife of 53 years, Carolyn S. Koppe; rangements. In 1972 she began a long and sat- Nancy is survived by her three daughter, Heather Koppe Flanagan July 9, 2020 ‘Zoom’ Around Night Sky isfying career in independent school daughters: Emily Faulkner and her administration. At The Park School partner, Jerry LeClaire (Sandpoint, SCOTCH PLAINS — This year’s sky, this will be an opportunity to she served as Director of Admis- Idaho), Anne Faulkner and husband summer reading theme at the Scotch learn one’s way around the stars. sions, a role she continued at Milton Robert King (Keene, N.H.), and Scotch Plains Library Offers Plains Public Library is “Imagine Registered participants will be able Academy (Girls’ School). She re- Abigail Faulkner and husband Hobart Your Story.” On Monday, July 20, at to make a star wheel to navigate and turned to Park as a Trustee, and then Guion (East Montpelier, Vermont). 7 p.m., members of the community appreciate the heavens from their Director of Development, later craft- Also surviving: grandchildren Virginia Online Fitness Classes are invited to join the library staff via own backyard. No telescope is ing new roles as Director of Publica- and Ellen Faulkner-Monks, Carolina SCOTCH PLAINS — The overcoming habitual movement pat- Zoom to navigate the night sky with needed. Individuals will learn to find tions and eventually Archivist, retir- (“Nina”) and Benjamin King, and Scotch Plains Public Library has terns that use excessive strain. astrono-educator Bob Reichman. more than 20 constellations, aster- ing at age 76. Nancy and Kim moved Henry and Eliza Guion. Nancy leaves announced two upcoming online These classes will involve sitting If the Big Dipper and Orion’s Belt isms and bright “anchor” stars. to RiverMead in Peterborough, New two siblings, David Walker and Susan fitness classes. and standing alternately, so partici- are all someone knows in the night Advance registration is required Hampshire, in 2013. Goodridge, and numerous nieces and Yasmin Ofek is offering her pre- pants are advised to have a chair for this online program. Registered Nancy was passionate about edu- nephews. Her husband, Kim, died in viously-scheduled gentle fitness available and to wear good sneakers. Laura Ducran Makes participants will receive a Zoom cation and women’s rights; April. Nancy’s family extends their and balance classes live online via Advance registration is required link via email a day or two in ad- Middlebury College, Planned Par- deepest thanks to RiverMead staff and Zoom on Friday, July 17, at 10 a.m. for these online programs. Interested SNHU President’s List vance. The registration form, and enthood League of Massachusetts Hospice at HCS for their support and Ms. Ofek’s classes integrate prin- persons are asked to register no later MANCHESTER, N.H. — Laura information about the entire sum- (and many others) benefited from her care. A celebration of her life will be ciples from the Feldenkrais Method than two hours before the program in Ducran of Scotch Plains has been mer reading program, can be found abundant energy and talent. A vora- held in the future. (also known as “Awareness through order to guarantee a spot. Registered named to Southern New Hampshire on the library’s website, scotlib.org. cious reader who delighted in a well- Memorial contributions may be Movement”) to help create a better participants will receive a Zoom link University’s Winter 2020 President’s The library is grateful to the turned phrase, she excelled at editing, made to the League of Women Voters connection between the brain and via email a day or two in advance. List. The winter term runs from Janu- Friends of the Scotch Plains Public and wrote and performed many (www.lwv.org) or the voting rights body — while also strengthening the The registration form, and informa- ary to May. Eligibility for the Library for their generous support of celebratory odes. She dove into advocacy group of your choice. muscles that keep the body upright. tion about the entire summer reading President’s List requires that a stu- the entire summer reading program. classes in women’s studies, publish- July 9, 2020 Her teaching is informed by her back- program, can be found at scotlib.org. dent accumulate an academic grade ground in many physical disciplines, The library is grateful to the point average (GPA) of 3.7 to 4.0 Local Students Attain including yoga and Tai Chi. Friends of the Scotch Plains Public and earn 12 credits for the semester. On Thursday, July 30, at 7 p.m., Library for their generous support of Southern New Hampshire Uni- Miami U. Dean’s List Annual Duck Race Cancelled; Ms. Ofek will offer a special class the entire summer reading program. versity is a private, nonprofit insti- OXFORD, Ohio — Miami Univer- for runners and walkers. Partici- tution with an 87-year history of sity students who are ranked in the top pants will learn how to organize Rose Michetti Is On educating traditional-aged students 20 percent of undergraduate students Conservancy Seeks Support their body to allow their feet to push and working adults. Now serving within each division for the second them forward easily and efficiently, Dean’s Honor List over 130,000 learners worldwide, semester of 2019-2020 have been CRANFORD — The Hanson Park hansonparkconservancy.com or mail the university offers more than 300 named to the Dean’s List recognizing Conservancy has announced that its a check to: Hanson Park Conser- At Moravian College accredited undergraduate, gradu- academic excellence. Local honorees popular Duck Race cannot be held vancy, P.O. Box 542, Cranford, N.J. BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Moravian ate and certificate programs, avail- include James Friel of Westfield, along this year due to Covid-19. The 10th 07016. Checks should be made out Furniture Assist College has announced the names able online and on its 300-acre with Greg Friedenberg and Emma Annual Duck Race was scheduled to Hanson Park Conservancy. The Has Reopened, of those students recognized on the campus in Manchester, N.H. Londino, both of Mountainside. for Sunday, October 11; however, organization values its membership, Dean’s Honor List for the Spring the Hanson Park Conservancy Board and even if individuals have recently Seeks Volunteers 2020 semester. Undergraduate stu- of Trustees decided to postpone the renewed, they are asked to consider dents who carry three or more Girl Scout Quartet Achieves event until 2021. a one-time donation for the contin- AREA — Furniture Assist, a non- graded (letter grade) course units in Hanson Park Conservancy, ued maintenance. profit organization that accepts do- the Fall or Spring and attain a GPA founded in 2004, has held the Duck The Hanson Park Conservancy is nations of furniture and other house- for the term of 3.50 or higher are Silver Award With Kindness Race since 2010. The event typi- now offering a special gift — for hold goods and distributes them to placed on the Dean’s Honor List. cally draws a crowd of more than every donation over $50, the sender people in need, has announced it has Rose Michetti of Cranford is WESTFIELD — Westfield Girl tistic rocks all over downtown 400 people to cheer on the 1,500 will receive an eight-inch by eight- reopened. However, since many of among those students named to the Scout Troop 40490 recently congratu- Westfield in hopes of spreading cheer, numbered rubber ducks as they race inch print of “The Big Race” painted its current volunteers are in the “at- Dean’s Honor List for the Spring lated Betheny Swartz, Cate Durocher, inducing a smile, and inspiring others over the water falls at Sperry Park. by Cranford’s own Susan Knasko. risk” group, additional help is needed 2020 semester. Isabella Giacobbe and Olivia Paulino to be kind. The rocks have been no- Prizes donated by merchants are Framed prints will be available for this summer. Volunteers are needed Moravian College is the nation’s for earning their Silver Award. The ticed by everyone from children and given out to the first 10 ducks to donations over $100. as follows: sixth-oldest college. Located in Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest moms to staff and visitors at local cross the finish line. All rubber ducks Hanson Park is located at 38 Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to assist Bethlehem, Pa., it offers under- award a Girl Scout Cadette can earn shops and restaurants in town. are collected at the end of the race Springfield Avenue, Cranford. All clients in selecting the items that graduate and graduate degrees that and gives girls the chance to under- The girls started an Instagram page, and reused the following year. are welcome. they need. blend liberal arts with professional take major initiatives and make their #kindnessrockswestfield. Interested Over the years the Hanson Park Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to assist programs. For more information, community better in the process. persons are invited to follow it, find a Conservancy has received tremendous Westfield Residents donors who have an appointment to visit moravian.edu. Beginning in November of 2018, rock, and help to spread some kind- support from township businesses that bring items. the four Scouts formed an idea in- ness in their hometown. have sponsored the Duck Race. “We Graduate Hamilton Monday and/or Wednesday, to sort Cranford Residents spired by the Kindness Rocks Project Betheny, Cate, Isabella and Olivia have appreciated their generosity and CLINTON, N.Y. — Two Westfield and organize clothes and linens. on Instagram. The mission is to spread have put in, collectively, over 200 look forward to the future when residents received Bachelor of Arts Anyone who can help is urged to Attain Dean’s List small messages of kindness to the hours across a span of more than two Cranford businesses bounce back bet- degrees from Hamilton College on call (973) 868-6007 or e-mail public in an anonymous way. The years. They, along with all of the ter than ever,” the organization stated. May 24 in a virtual commencement [email protected]. Furniture At Susquehanna U. group met weekly to paint various Westfield Girl Scouts earning the The Hanson Park Conservancy has ceremony concluding the college’s Assist will respond promptly. SELINSGROVE, Pa. — rocks with messages of hope and hap- highest awards, will be honored dur- used the proceeds raised from the 208th year. Susquehanna University recently re- piness. They then distributed the ar- ing a special Scout ceremony. yearly Duck Race for park mainte- Ann-Sophie Koglin, a biology ma- Two Awarded Degrees leased its Dean’s List for the Spring nance and educational programs. jor at Hamilton, graduated with de- 2020 semester. The Dean’s List rec- Since park maintenance is ongoing, partmental honors in biology. From Susquehanna ognizes students who achieve a the Conservancy needs the public’s Melanie Snyder majored in world SELINSGROVE, Pa. — Two local grade point average of 3.4 or higher support now in order to maintain the politics. residents were among the graduates out of a possible 4.0 for the semes- standards in the park that residents as Hamilton’s nearly 500 graduates as Susquehanna University closed its ter. To qualify, students must com- well as visitors have noticed, now join an alumni body of more than 162nd academic year on May 13. plete a minimum of 12 semester complimented and enjoyed. 23,600, many of whom have made Julia Lambert of Fanwood gradu- hours. The Hanson Park Conservancy is important contributions to business, ated summa cum laude and with De- Three Cranford residents were asking the community for donations the professions, government and the partmental Honors with a Bachelor among the honorees. They are as to help make up for the funds lost arts. Information about the college of Arts degree in Psychology and follows: with the cancellation of the 2020 can be found at hamilton.edu. Sociology. Duncan Horne, a communica- Duck Race. Any donations are wel- Duncan Horne of Cranford gradu- tions major in the Class of 2020 come. To donate, visit the Brianna Virzi Receives ated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in and a graduate of Cranford High organization’s official website at Communications. School. Degree at Shenandoah Susquehanna conferred degrees Samantha Serido, a creative writ- Local Students Earn WINCHESTER, Va. — Brianna upon 497 students during a ceremony ing major in the Class of 2020 and Academic Honors at Virzi is among 1,088 students who broadcast to participants in a virtual a graduate of Toms River High recently graduated from Shenandoah format to ensure social-distancing School North. College of Charleston University. guidelines. Amber Martino, a communica- CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Col- Ms. Virzi, of Westfield, was tions major in the Class of 2023 lege of Charleston congratulates more awarded a degree in Performing Arts Kaitlyn Jackson Is and a graduate of the Union County than 2,600 students who were named Medicine. Academy for Performing Arts. to the President’s List and Dean’s List Shenandoah celebrated its first-ever On JSU Dean’s List Susquehanna University offers GIRL SCOUTS ROCK!...Four Girl Scouts from Troop 40490 teamed up on a for Spring 2020. The following virtual 2020 University Commence- JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — more than 100 majors and minors project designed to share messages of kindness with the local community. Betheny Westfield students earned honors: ment on May 16. Kaitlyn Jackson of Scotch Plains in business, humanities, arts and Swartz, Cate Durocher, Isabella Giacobbe and Olivia Paulino painted rocks with Jonathan Silva, majoring in Clas- There were 216 August 2019 gradu- was named to the Dean’s List at sciences. For more information, inspirational messages and placed them around Westfield’s downtown. The girls sics and Astrophysics, was named to ates, 320 December 2019 graduates, Jacksonville State University for visit susqu.edu. earned their Silver Award — the highest award available to a Girl Scout Cadette. the President’s List. and 552 May graduates. outstanding academic perfor- Leah Bremer, majoring in Com- Established in 1875, Shenandoah mance during the Spring 2020 se- Congratulations munication, was named to the University is headquartered in Win- mester. 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PUBLICATION There is Much To See In Lisbon, Western Europe’s Oldest City

By FRED T. ROSSI 19th century heyday, the neighbor- colored shipping containers. A five- Specially Written for The Leader/Times Summer Travel Series hood where intellectuals and artists minute walk away is LX Factory, Of all the places I have visited, got together. Here you will find ca- where you’ll find great cafes, shops none has been a bigger—and more fes, shops, museums, theaters and and interesting street art. Both places pleasant—surprise to me than Portu- restaurants tucked in charming nar- are located in Lisbon’s Alcantara gal. This small country, about the row streets. And you will also notice neighborhood, a former port that’s size of Indiana, is rich with history, the paintings and decorative azulejo now a hot nightspot filled with clubs beautiful architecture, stunning scen- panels that line many of the walls and and restaurants. ery, countless castles, great cuisine, even some of the walkways. Tiles, Fado is the traditional Portuguese a charming old capital city and a mix most notably the intricate blue and music, and there are countless places of new and of old dating back two white ones, are a defining feature of to hear it performed live on any given millennia. the architecture in Lisbon. night. Check out one of Portugal’s Portugal was a major player on the The more hilly parts of the city greatest Fado singers, Ana Moura, world stage in earlier centuries, con- offer some of most beautiful views, for a sampling. And also check out trolling strategic spots on the west so don’t forgot to take the time to the Museu do Fado, a 10-minute walk and east coasts of Africa, the Persian stop, sit and take in the scenery. You from the Village Underground. This Gulf and parts of coastal Asia. Its will easily forget you are in the middle museum is a very popular must-see if capital, Lisbon, is more than 2,000 of a city of just over 500,000 people. you want to discover what is behind years old and the oldest city in West- From the waterfront near the Rua this unique style of music. ern Europe. Situated on the hills along Augusta Arch, you can take in views Two miles to the west of the bridge the banks of the River Tagus as it of two striking bridges traversing the is Belém Tower, a 16th century forti- meets the Atlantic Ocean, the city river. Closest is Ponte 25 de Abril, a fication —replete with turrets, nar- has wide, tree-lined boulevards that 7,470-foot suspension bridge resem- row and low passageways and tight are home to the more expensive re- bling the Golden Gate Bridge. A few circular staircases —that served as a tailers and hotels, and it also has miles up the river but visible is Ponte defense output and also as a prison. A numerous old neighborhoods with Vasco da Gama – the longest bridge block inland is the stately and mas- narrow, twisting streets and old build- in the European Union at nearly 11 sive Hieronymites Monastery, built ings housing cafes and restaurants, miles in total length. in the mid-1400s and home to the shops and, above them, small apart- Less than two miles up from the tomb of Portuguese explorer Vasco ments. Lisbon is very hilly in places Ponte 25 de Abril, you’ll find the da Gama. A few steps away, back at – akin to San Francisco – so bring Time Out Market, also called the river’s edge, stands the Padrão comfortable walking shoes. Mercado da Ribeira, a huge ware- dos Descobrimentos (Monument to If castles—very old and looking house filled with dozens of eateries the Discoveries), a tall monument like real castles should look—are on offering countless Portuguese dishes celebrating the Portuguese Age of your must-see list, get yourself to the – including the national staple, cod- Discovery during the 15th and 16th Castle of São Jorge, a Moorish castle fish, which can be prepared in nu- centuries. Head to the top of this 171- Fred T. Rossi for The Westfield Leader and The Times merous ways – made by some of foot high structure for yet another FROM ABOVE...From high above Lisbon, the city's red roofs are all you'll see in any direction. offering sweeping views of Lisbon and the River Tagus. Explore the Lisbon’s best chefs. The market also grand view of the Lisbon riverfront. tunnels and turrets and walkways of offers other cuisines along with cock- The weather in Lisbon is almost this 1,500-year-old stone structure tails and live music. Opened six years always perfect. Low humidity and POPCORN that actually has a moat. From São ago, it is similar to Manhattan’s summer daytime temperatures typi- Jorge and from other spots in Lisbon, Chelsea Market, only a lot bigger. It cally in the low 80s make it a plea- The Sunshine Boys as you look out over the city, you will is the perfect spot to stop for a lunch sure to stroll the city without getting see more red-tiled roofs than you break while touring or for dinner at overheated and overly weary. As I “…and all the Men and Women Merely Players” ever dreamed. the end of the day. said earlier, much of the city is hilly On the way to and from São Jorge, Under the Ponte 25 de Abril is a so bring comfortable shoes. And keep 4 popcorns very interesting spot, the Village Un- an eye for the drivers, who can be One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent you’ll walk through some of the city’s older and more hilly neighborhoods, derground Lisboa, a working space aggressive. But don’t let that stop with narrow and winding streets, in- and artists’ hub comprised mostly of you from discovering all the joys of By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER abandoned double-decker buses and this beautiful city. film critic cover it all and in the bargain mulled special provided Al doesn’t poke him teresting and old architecture, small I wish that I were reviewing one of the span of the human condition. in the chest, a sore point that has shops and places to eat. the half dozen movies certain to be Call it a friendship through the de- festered for years. And while Al isn’t As with many other cities, espe- made when this pox upon our house is velopment of mutual admiration and especially interested in a return to the cially in Europe, it is fun to wander WHS Streams Inclusive no more. But until that glorious return interests. And happily, it has never boards, the thought of adding to the Lisbon aimlessly and see what you to normality has us resuming all the been problematic. Not like the equally niece and nephew’s college fund encounter. Walk through the mas- simple joys of life we take for granted, long-running relationship between pleases him. sive Rua Augusta Arch on Com- Fashion Show like going to the movies, I’ll be retro- Walter Matthau’s Willy Clark and The first powwow to discuss the merce Square at the waterfront and stroll through the Baixa, the area reviewing and thereby sharing with George Burns’s Al Lewis, the famed classic Doctor’s Sketch they’d recre- WESTFIELD — The Runway of need for inclusive fashion,” com- you the films that I’ve come to trea- Vaudevillian duo glued together by ate on TV takes place in Willy’s hotel north of the Arch that includes a long and wide pedestrian mall full Dreams Foundation at Westfield mented Charlotte Cohen, club co- sure over the years, most of which can the provocative art and science of room. If there is a funnier, more High School (WHS) held its vir- founder and a student producer of probably be retrieved from one of the humor. lickety-split volley of adlibs, puns, of shops and various spots to eat and drink. At the northern end of tual WHS Runway of Dreams Fash- the show. movie streaming services. It is my Fact is, the central joke in the hi- double-entendres and every other ion Show, which highlighted adap- The WHS Rocks the Runway lariously conceived “The Sunshine comic mechanism that we are treated the neighborhood, don’t skip the fondest hope that I’ve barely put a Santa Justa Lift, a unique, neo- tive clothing and featured models show was supposed to have been dent into this trove when they let the Boys,” Mr. Simon’s adulating hom- to here, I cannot call it to mind. It is gothic designed urban elevator os- of all abilities. The event streamed held in May, but due to the Covid- likes of me back into the Bijou. age to his progenitors, revolves around the template for the thrust and parry tensibly used to connect lower on @runwayofdreamswhs IGTV 19 pandemic, the organization piv- *** the question of whether or not Willy of humorous thought, the holy grail streets with areas higher up the hilly and on Facebook (https:// oted to share its message and build I can’t review Herbert Ross’s per- and Al, recognized as the best the of farcical repartee. terrain. It’s more of a tourist attrac- www.facebook.com/ awareness of the importance of in- fect, 1975 film adaptation of Neil Golden Age of comedy had to offer, I’d love to rattle off a few, but don’t tion these days, but a ride to the whsrunwayofdreams) at 4 p.m. on clusive fashion. The group mem- Simon’s The Sunshine Boys without were indeed friends. They certainly want to ruin it. But oh well, you observation tower offers a 360-de- July 2. bers look forward to being back in thinking about and acknowledging don’t seem to be when first we make twisted my arm… just one: gree view of the red-roofed city. “We are lucky that we are able to person for next year’s show. all that I learned about comedy from their acquaintance. They were teamed Willy: You know, Sol Burton died? West of the Baixa district is the change our ideas and use an online “By working with Runway of my college dormmate, Tom Clinton, for 43 years before Al decided to call Al: Go on…Who’s Sol Burton? Chiado, a charming shopping and format to build awareness of the Dreams Foundation, we are truly a Jr., now Dr. Thomas Clinton. For- it a career. Willy never forgave him, Willy: You don’t remember Sol residential district that was, in its part of a fashion revolution,” com- ever taking a comedy writer’s corre- and of late, through the efforts of his Burton? mented Jillian Laconti, a 2020 spondence course – it seemed he nephew and agent, Ben, has been Al: Oh yes. The manager from the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE graduate of WHS and club co- was on the “characterization” chap- trying to resuscitate his career by Belasco. founder. working in commercials Willy: That was Sol Bernstein. TOWN OF WESTFIELD ter for at least two semesters – he BOARD OF EDUCATION Bid Proposal shall be submitted in du- WHS Rocks the Runway of would regularly pop into my room to Willy explains to Richard Al: Not Sol Bernstein. Sol Burton UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY plicate (one original and one copy) in a Dreams is a student-run organiza- regale me of the latest bit of shtick he Benjamin’s forever flustered Ben, was the manager from the Belasco. NOTICE TO BIDDERS sealed, addressed to the Owner, bearing tion that works with the Runway of had gleaned from his zealously dedi- who’s trying to get the pair to reunite Willy: Sol Bernstein was the man- company name and address, including Dreams Foundation, a nonprofit for a lucrative, one-shot revival on a ager from the Belasco, and it wasn’t NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the contact name and email address, and cated study of what tickles the funny Westfield Board of Education will accept clearly marked “BID” with the contract title that works toward a future of inclu- bone. network variety show, “we broke up the Belasco, it was the Morosco. bids for MDF Room Air Conditioning at and/or bid number on the outside of the sion, acceptance and opportunity “So, these two guys meet on the 11 years ago; I haven’t spoken to him Al: Sid Weinstein was the manager Westfield High School, together with all envelope and must be accompanied by a work incidental thereto, in accordance with in the fashion industry for people street. Guy One says to Guy Two, in 12 years.” from the Morosco. Sol Burton was Certified Check, Cashier’s Check or Bid with disabilities. The club’s first Willy seethes with the afflictive the manager from the Belasco. Sol the requirements of the drawings and speci- Bond drawn to the order of the Owner in ‘Didn’t I meet you in Chicago?’ fications prepared by Fraytak Veisz the amount of ten percent (10%) of the live runway show, held in the spring Guy Two says, ‘I’ve never been in bug of showbiz, still living in the Bernstein: I don’t know who the hell Hopkins Duthie, P.C. (FVHD), Architects- amount of the bid, but in no case in excess of 2019, raised over $5,000. The Chicago.’ midtown hotel he has occupied for was. Planners, FVHD Project #5156L. of $20,000; and must be delivered to the group thanked EJB Entertainment Guy One says, ‘Y’know, come to decades, albeit in a smaller room, his They go back and forth like that, Separate Sealed Bids will be received above place on or before the hour named. for helping with the production of think of it, I’ve never been in Chi- digs flush with the memorabilia of and finally: for the following: Single Overall Contract The Board of Education and the Architect (C032 w/C047) assume no responsibility for bids mailed or the virtual event. cago, either.’ one immersed in the smell of the Al: Oh, that Sol Burton… he died? misdirected in delivery. ‘Yeah,’ concludes Guy Two, ‘It greasepaint—the roar of the crowd. Willy: Last week. Sealed Bids are to be sent by mail or If the bid exceeds $20,000 bidder must “He retired in the middle of my ca- Al: Where? carrier with proof of delivery, as no one will be pre-qualified by the New Jersey Divi- must have been two other guys.’” be available to receive hand delivered PUBLIC NOTICE Yes, it’s funny. But Dr. Clinton, a reer,” wails Willy. Willy: In “Variety.” sion of Property Management and Con- bids. Bid Proposals are due by Tuesday, struction (DPMC), prior to the date that BOROUGH OF FANWOOD student of what makes Sammy run Al isn’t quite as vehement in his A nostalgic and loving peek into August 18, 2020, 2:00 PM, to the Westfield bids are received. Any bid submitted un- MAYOR AND COUNCIL and John Doe laugh, could tell you feelings, explaining to Ben when the the whys, wherefores and wiles of a Board of Education; 302 Elm Street, der the terms of New Jersey statutes not MEETING NOTICE latter visits him at his daughter’s house lifelong relationship, The Sunshine Westfield, New Jersey 07090 and will be including a copy of a valid and active Pre- exactly why it’s funny. opened and read immediately thereafter We oft pondered the question deep in New Jersey, where he enjoys after- Boys imparts a golden glow that will qualification/ Classification Certificate shall Meetings of the Mayor and Council of via Webex Event Link at 2p.m. listed be rejected as being non-responsive to bid the Borough of Fanwood to be held via into the evening, me glomming by noon naps and treating his little niece have you rolling and sighing in the below. Any Bid received after that time requirements. video and telephone conference. cordial invite one of the several vari- and nephew to tales of the stage, “I aisles. And if you don’t have aisles, shall be rejected. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-26, the INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC PARTICI- ety pack boxes of cereal adorning his don’t hate Willy. I just can’t stand the couch will do. A virtual bid opening will be held via the bidder must be pre-qualified by the New PATION FOR THE REGULAR MEETING windowsill that originally occasioned him.” *** following WebEx link: Jersey Division of Property Management SCHEDULED FOR JULY 20, 2020 PUR- Recently turned down to do a po- The Sunshine Boys, rated PG, is an https://westfieldnjk12.webex.com/ and Construction (DPMC) prior to the date SUANT TO THE OPEN PUBLIC MEET- my entree. From the early roots of westfieldnjk12/onstage/g.php?MTID=e1d that bids are received if the cost of the work ING ACT N.J.S.A. 10:4-8 and N.J.S.A. court-jestering to reaching up from tato chip commercial for vociferously MGM release directed by Herbert 23b86115822fe34b8e3437a79d9ca9 exceeds $20,000. Any bid submitted un- 10:4-9. making it known he didn’t think the Ross and stars George Burns, Walter der the terms of New Jersey statutes not In accordance with Resolution No. 20- your racial and/or immigrant back- Bid Documents for the proposed Work ground through standup comedy, and name of the chips, Frumpies, was Matthau and Richard Benjamin. Run- including a copy of a valid and active Pre- 01-01 as adopted on January 5, 2020, the are on file at the office of the Architect, qualification/Classification Certificate may Regular meeting of the Mayor and Council everything in between, we tried to funny, Willy is willing to do the CBS ning time: 111 minutes. FVHD, 1515 Lower Ferry Road, Trenton, be rejected as being non-responsible to of the Borough of Fanwood for Monday, New Jersey 08618, and may be obtained bid requirements. July 20, 2020 at 7pm, EST; by prospective bidders electronically via Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-25, each A Regular Meeting is now scheduled to direct download (pdf format), electronic proposal shall be accompanied by a Propo- convene at 7pm, EST, July 20, 2020 which Goods & Services Directory file on disc, or printed paper set. Informa- sition of Surety from a Surety Company will include: tion about the Project can be found on our stating it will provide each bidder with A hearing on the 2020 Fanwood Munici- website: www.fvhdpc.com under CON- separate Performance and Payment pal Budget will be held. Official action may OLIVER A TRACTOR, BID LISTING. Downloadable Bonds, each in the amount of 100% of the be taken. Electronic Bid Documents are available contract sum. Also, Surety agrees to fur- Mayor Colleen Mahr and Members of without fee. Bid Documents by disk will be nish bidder with a Maintenance Bond in Council will hold the Regular Meeting via PAVING available for a non-refundable fee of $25, required form. The Proposition of Surety Video Conference. To participate and/or or by paper set for a non-refundable de- shall be executed by an approved surety listen to the Meetings of the Mayor and Driveways • Parking Lots posit of $150 for each paper set. Checks company authorized to do business in the Council of the Borough of Fanwood on Seal Coating • Railroad Ties for disks and paper sets are payable in State of New Jersey and in accordance Monday, July 20, 2020 at 7pm, EST: Belgian Block Curbing advance to Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, with N.J.S.A. 2A:44-143, and 2A:44-144 Join Zoom Meeting via Video Drainage Problems P.C. 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David B. Corbin (July 2018 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (July 2018 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times FOOTBALL ALL-STARS...Pictured are North All-Stars Jack Curry (Westfield) and Kevin Doren GETTING INTO SECOND BASE....Cougar Dennis McCaffery steals second in the second inning (Cranford) who participated in the Phil Simms North-South All-Star Football Classic Game held at as Westfield Blue shortstop Nick Labin awaits the throw. McCaffery added an RBI double and the Kean University in Union on June 27, 2016. The North stopped the South, 7-0. Cougars won 10-0 (June 28, 2018). A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports

From the archives of The rolled past the Summit solo homer in the third inning. Tony Perconte with the tying run pitcher Lewis Blau. Westfield Leader and The Scotch Hilltoppers, 7-2, to claim the Cooper Falk went 2-for-3 with an and Michael Abram pushed the Dave Merkel doubled and added Plains-Fanwood Times — Full ac- crown. Pat Bendert pitched the RBI double and scored twice. go-ahead run across the plate a two-run single for St. Joe and counts of stories are in the ar- first four innings, allowing three Gabe Deeb had a pair of RBI when he worked out a bases- Perconte added a single and a chives hits and two walks, while striking sacrifice flies. loaded walk against Wolfgang two-run double. Jim Killeen June 24, 2019: Something out four Hilltoppers. Tyler June 27, 2019: St. Joseph plopped a two-run double for the had to give! Two unbeaten teams Muccigrosso pitched the final two scored six runs in the bottom of Support Local Journalism Wolfmen, while Joe Oporto had from the same pool faced off for innings and yielded two hits and the sixth inning to rally past St. an RBI double and Floyd Roberts the Cal Ripken 10U District Tour- a walk, while striking out three Wolfgang for a 10-5 victory in a looped an RBI single. nament title at Booth Field in batters. St. Bart’s Oldtimers Angels Divi- June 28, 2019: Very contrast- Scotch Plains on June 24. On the Bendert blasted a solo home sion game played on June 27 at ing pitching styles were presented strength of their pitchers, along run in the second inning and Brookside Park in Scotch Plains. by Hilltopper starter Rhys Shan- with some impressive offensive Muccigrosso, who scored twice The blue shirts dug their way out non and Cougar starter Matt clout, the Cranford Cougar Gold and walked once, hammered a of a deep 5-0 hole, outscoring St. Chapman during the Babe Ruth Wolfgang, 10-0, the rest of the 13U District 12 Tournament semi- way. During the decisive six-run final game between Summit and See & Subscribe at sixth inning, Bob Cihanowyz lifted Cranford at Memorial Field in Ballyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo a single to center that scored Cranford on June 28. The Cranford 13U squad figured out Shannon’s Submit commentary and items for publishing. style and tagged him for eight Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste goleader.com/form/subscribe CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, July 9, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (July 2013 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (July 2019 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times MAKING THE PUTOUT AT FIRST...Westfield 12 first baseman Mike Carlone gets the throw from SLIPPING BACK TO FIRST...Roxbury’s Fabio Marcano slips back to first base before Westfield the second baseman in time to make the putout on Union’s Drew Darby in the fifth inning at Gumbert White’s Toby Zippler can put a glove on him during the Cal Ripken 12U State Tournament game 1 Field in Westfield on July 7, 2013. at Gumbert Field 2 on June 29, 2019. This page is brought to you by: Frank D. Isoldi, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Agent 908-787-5990 • www.theisoldicollection.com A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports runs on 12 hits during his four three innings and permitted one McCaffery singled twice and had did just that and shut out the nament. After edging Summit, and two-third innings stint on the run, three hits and a walk, while two RBI, Sean Riley rapped a pair Blue Devils 9-0 in the first round. 6-5, in Pool Play the week before, mound en route to an 8-2 victory striking out one batter. of RBI singles and Nick Kelly Brady Trajkovski had both of the fourth-seeded Westfield Blue and advancement to the champi- Ben Monahan reached base in went 1-for-2 with a walk and the Westfield White’s hits. Brody made it even more nerve wrack- onship game to face the Millburn all four of his plate appearances scored twice. Henderson walked in both of his ing when it pulled off a seven- Millers. with a pair of singles, a walk and June 29, 2019: Roxbury en- plate appearances. Zach inning, 7-6, victory over the fifth- The majority of Shannon’s a dropped fly ball in centerfield, tered the Cal Ripken 12U State Mendoza, Luke Gerne and Jonny seeded Hilltoppers in the pitches were of a slow changeup and he managed to score all four Tournament with a perfect 5-0 Sica walked once. quarterfinal round at Gumbert 2 nature, while Chapman preferred times. Owen Baratta went 2-for- record and a District 7 title under June 26, 2018: One-run dif- Field in Westfield on June 26. to throw fire. Chapman tossed 3 and scored twice. Dennis its belt and had full intentions of ferentials seemed to have been Trailing 6-5 with two outs in four innings of no-hit ball, while maintaining its unbeaten streak the norm both times the Summit the bottom of the seventh inning walking three, allowing one run when it faced the hosting Hilltoppers and the Westfield Blue and with Chris Shinners, who and striking out six Hilltoppers. Probitas Verus Honos Westfield White at Gumbert Field 12U teams went face-to-face in had been hit-by-a-pitch, on third Ed Toy pitched the remaining 2 in Westfield on June 29. Roxbury the Cal Ripken District 12 Tour- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-3 Thursday, July 9, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (July 2019 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (July 2016 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times A LITTLE LATE WITH THE TAG...Cougar third baseman Will Kanhey gets the throw a little too WILD PLAY AT HOME...Pioneer Dave Gaeta, No. 10, slides home safely in the fifth inning, while late as Summit’s Matt Cooper slips into third during the second inning of the Babe Ruth District 12 Raider catcher Anthony Veglia’s throw to pitcher Sean Harris deflects off the back of batter Vince Tournament in Cranford on June 28, 2019. Mariniello on June 29, 2016 in Scotch Plains. This page is brought to you by: Christine Cosenza, State Farm Insurance Agent 908-233-9100 • www.christinecosenza.net A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports and Jack Chavez, who singled, singles and scored twice. Ethan game in the Cal Ripken 12U Dis- the Westfield Blue to emerge home run, while scoring twice. on second, Westfield Blue’s Nick Delforte singled twice, scored trict 12 Tournament at Gumbert with a 10-0, three and one-half Jack Zambito did likewise with a Labin tapped a slow grounder once and had a key RBI triple in 2 Field in Westfield on June 28. inning victory to advance to the two-run homer and a single, while deep in the hole to short. Shinners the sixth inning that pushed the But the real story before the championship game. Woodruff, scoring twice. Dennis McCaffery scored the tying run and Labin game into extra innings. Lorenzo baseball showdown story was the also a fantastic catcher, retired drilled an RBI double, singled beat the throw for a single but Enright had an RBI single, an RBI successful effort of the coaches the first 11 batters of the 13 he and scored twice. Ben Monahan the throw sailed over first groundout and scored once. and parents to prepare the soggy faced and struck out two. Will rapped a two-run single and baseman CJ Wilkerson’s out- June 28, 2018: Early rain field for play. Kahney took over the catching scored once. stretched arms and Chavez scam- showers cast doubts as to The Cougars were prepared in responsibilities. June 28, 2017: Farley Field in pered home with the winning whether the fourth-seeded every aspect of the game and No Cougar batter had more Scotch Plains, due to its vast run. Westfield Blue and the second- received a superb one-hit pitch- than two plate appearances and expanse, actually forces power Labin finished 2-for-4 with two seeded Cranford Cougars would ing performance from Sean Woo- Shea Grady made good on both hitters to run the bases if they RBI. AJ Altobelli rapped three be able to begin their semifinal druff, while the bats unloaded on of his with a single and a two-run CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-4 Thursday, July 9, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (July 2015 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (July 2017 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times HOME SAFELY...Millburn’s Owen Muhlon slides safely home as Westfield pitcher Ryan Friedberg SAFE AT HOME...Scotch Plains-Fanwood White’s Bobby Christensen slides safely home in the first moves in to cover home. Millburn-Short Hills edged Westfield, 5-4, in the Cal Ripken District 12 inning as WF Blue catcher Brendan O’Connor gets the throw during the Ripken 10U District 12 quarterfinal June 30, 2015. semifinals at Booth Field (June 29, 2017). This page is brought to you by: The Westfield Memorial Library 908-789-4090 • www.wmlnj.org A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports want to earn a home run. Many home runs. Corey Gallitelli rapped an RBI single and an RBI double, singles, three doubles and a (2-for-4, run scored) ripped a very long balls were hit but only a pair of doubles and a triple, and scored twice. crunching home run, and ben- two-run single, Devin Pearce two resulted in home runs and drove in four runs and scored June 29, 2017: Consistent efiting from several miscues, the poked an RBI single and scored, they came off the bats of the three times. Eddie Zazzali beat contact with the ball from the SPF White plated nine of its runs doubled and walked, and Sam Stage House in a 17-12 victory out a solo home run but the most onset put the Scotch Plains- in the first two innings. Beirne banged a two-run double. over River & Rail Cantina of unexpected homer came off the Fanwood (SPF) White team on Offensively, SPF Raider Dom Jack Masterson drilled an RBI Cranford in Game 1 of a double bat of pitcher Eric Smith, who the road to a 13-3, five-inning Erbafina wielded the most influ- double, walked and scored twice. header in Scotch Plains Men’s placed the ball in a perfect spot victory over the Westfield Blue in ential bat. He began with an RBI Cooper Stahley, Jack Sponheimer Softball League action on June to allow him to ramble around the semifinal round of the Cal single in the first inning, crunched and Bobby Christensen each 28. the bases for a two-run homer. Ripken 10U District 12 Tourna- a three-run home run in the sec- scored twice. CJ Bates singled The Stage House men blasted Smith, who scored twice, also ment held at Booth Field in Scotch ond and added a game-ending and had an RBI and Ryan Watt 22 hits, which included five tapped a pair of singles. Joey Plains on June 29. Utilizing a bases-loaded walk in the fifth to walked and scored in his one doubles, two triples and a pair of D’Annunzio drilled an RBI triple, combination of sharp line drive finish with five RBI. Tyler George CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-5 Thursday, July 9, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (July 2015 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (July 2018 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times DIVING BACK TO FIRST...Westfield’s Mike Gialluisi dives back to first to avoid being picked off SUCCESSFUL ACT OF THIEVERY....Westfield Blue’s AJ Altobelli successfully steals second base as South Orange-Maplewood first baseman Okshay Heda awaits the throw in the District 12 during the quarterfinal game against the Summit Hilltoppers. Westfield Blue came from behind to Tournament at Gumbert 3 Field (June 26, 2015). nip Summit, 7-6 (June 26, 2018). This page is brought to you by: Superior Interiors 908-232-3875 • www.superiorinteriorsofnj.com A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports plate appearance. June 27, 2016: Many years of Samad Starling (Linden), inning really came in handy for 3 victory and to advance to the June 29, 2017: Division lead- preparation, sweat, taking lumps Rashaad Pendleton (Roselle), the New Providence 10U base- semifinals to face Millburn-Short ing St. Vincent’s scored nine runs and plain old hard work rewarded David Brown and Charles James ball team during the Cal Ripken Hills. in the final two innings and turned just a few New Jersey athletes of Union and Edriece Patterson District 12 quarterfinal round Raider pitcher Sean Harris went a close 5-4 game against St. with the opportunity to partici- (Rahway). game against the Scotch Plains- the distance, allowing five earned George into a 14-4 blowout in a pate in the Annual Phil Simms In the end, defense called the Fanwood Raiders at Booth Field runs, six hits and two walks, St. Bart’s Old Timer’s Men’s Soft- North-South All-Star Football shots and the advantage went in in Scotch Plains on June 29. The while striking out three. Jack ball League game played on June Classic at Kean University in favor of the North All-Stars, Raiders made a fine contest even Merkel had a bunt single, walked 29 at Brookside Park in Scotch Union. Three local athletes, run- spearheaded by former Pitts- more intense when they plated a and scored and added an RBI Plains. Steven Pirella and Louis ning back Jack Curry (Westfield), burgh Steeler quarterback Neil pair of runs in the top of the fifth groundout. Sam Sponheimer Balestriere each knocked in three offensive lineman Kevin Doren O’Donnell, with a 7-0 shutout. to trail, 3-2, but after the Pio- singled and scored once. Joe runs to pace the St. Vincent’s (Cranford) and wide receiver June 29, 2016: Three Pio- neers scuffed the plate three DeFrancesco and Anthony Veglia attack, while Ryan Peters drove Evan Collier (Brearley) repre- neers managing to settle on home times, their defense yielded just each singled and walked once, in two runs. sented Union County, along with plate in the bottom of the fifth one run in the sixth to claim a 6- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-6 Thursday, July 9, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (July 2019 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (July 2016 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT...Westfield White’s Grant Como ducks to avoid being hit by a pitch GETTING TO THIRD SAFELY...Cougar Ben Monahan slides into third base in the third inning as Mountainside catcher Harry Woodard attempts to catch the ball during the Cal Ripken 12U State as Chatham third baseman Ben Solak covers the bag in the Cal Ripken District 12 10U semifinals at Tournament game at Gumbert Field 1. Mountainside defeated Westfield White, 5-1, (June 2019). Booth Field in Scotch Plains on June 30, 2016. This page is brought to you by: Owen Brand, Senior Mortgage Loan Officer at Santander US 908-789-2730 A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports while Amanda Baylock singled. Gibbs rapped a two-run single in four innings in the Cal Ripken solo home run over the centerfield walked and scored once and Sean Lou Messano had an RBI sac fly for Westfield Blue. Jay Billings District 12 Tournament semifinal fence. Baratta finished 3-for-3 Woodruff drew an RBI free pass. and Evan Doyle walked twice and reached on an infield single and round at Booth Field in Scotch with three RBI and a run scored. Matt Folgia walked once. scored once. scored on a ground ball back to Plains on June 30. Will Kahney rapped a two-run June 25, 2015: One bad in- June 29, 2016: John Schmidt the mound by Tim Dursee. Fireballer Matt Chapman single, an RBI single and a fly ball ning was enough to spell defeat went 4-for-5 with 2 doubles and June 30, 2016: Power across pitched the first three innings for to center that was dropped and for Westfield White in a 4-3 set- 3 RBI, then closed out the game the board, well-schooled defense Cranford, allowing one run on scored all three times. Dennis back against South Orange- by pitching the final two innings and a wealth of very effective two hits, while striking out six McCaffery doubled and scored Maplewood in a Cal Ripken Dis- in relief as Mountainside defeated pitchers has been the Cranford and walking no one. Ben Monahan once. Jack Zambito hit an RBI trict 12 10U semifinal game at Westfield Blue, 13-8, in a Ripken 10U baseball team’s “not so” se- pitched the final inning, yielding single and scored once. Dylan Booth Field in Scotch Plains. 11U District game held on June cret to success this season. The one hit and one walk, while strik- Faulk singled, walked and scored South Orange scored four runs in 29 at Gumbert Field 2 in top-seeded team in Pool B used ing out one batter. once. Monahan (RBI) walked the bottom of the third inning, Westfield. John Veres had an RBI that formula to defeat Chatham, Owen Baratta not only led the twice and scored twice. Danny erasing a 2-0 deficit and taking a single and scored, and Mason the second seed in Pool A, 11-1, onslaught but began it with a Olear and Shea Grady both CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-7 Thursday, July 9, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (July 2017 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Courtesy of 10U fan (July 2014 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times HIGHLY UNLIKELY HOME RUN...Stage House “slugger” Eric Smith chuckles as he comes RIPKEN DISTRICT 12 CHAMPIONS...The Westfield 10U baseball team defeated Millburn, 11- cruising across the plate to complete a two-run homer as River & Rail catcher Gus Alvarez appears 3, for the Cal Ripken District 12 Crown. The 10U Championship game was played at Booth Field in astonished at the fete (June 28, 2017). Scotch Plains (July 1, 2014) Sponsor This Page! Advertise Your Business in This Online-Only Space • 10.5 x 1 ($40.00 per Month) Contact Jeff Gruman, Sales Manager at 908-232-4407 or email [email protected] A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports lead they would never relinquish. held on to defeat Westfield, 5-2, appearances, Mike Gialluisi, who pend on timely hitting to back up sixth-seeded Millburn Short Hills After Owen Callahan in the sec- in the Cal Ripken District 12 Tour- scored both runs, had a double lights out pitching, got a dose of 11s and third-seeded Westfield ond inning, Noah Fischer nament at Gumbert 3 Field in and a single and was hit by a its own medicine as Millburn broke in the quarterfinal round of the smacked an RBI single to bring Westfield. The victory set both pitch. Jack Barker went 2-for-3 through for a run in the fourth Cal Ripken District 12 Tourna- home Jared Goldman. Leo teams’ record at 3-1 to knot them with an RBI. Yang doubled, and and four more in the fifth to ment at Gumbert 1 Field in Mangiamele scored Westfield’s in a four-way tie with Cranford Chris Iacaponi and Jack Price propel them into the champion- Westfield. Leading 3-2, the Mill- third run in the fifth inning. and New Providence for the top both singled. ship round. Cranford’s only run ers capitalized on an error that June 26, 2015: Fine pitching seed in the playoff portion. June 26, 2015: Millburn pulled came when Ryan Nicholas singled set up a two-run third inning and fine defense by both teams Kevin Yang pitched four in- off a major upset in stunning to bring home Lucas Limeira. then held on to edge the Blue made for a very intense Pool play nings of one-hit ball and walked Cranford 5-1, in the semifinal June 30, 2015: Effective Devils, 5-4. game until the South Orange- no one, while striking out three, round of the Ripken District 12 pitching and stubborn defense Ryan Friedberg had the big- Maplewood (SOM) 11s got a few until he walked the leadoff batter 10U baseball tournament at on the part of both teams re- gest hit for Westfield, a triple to key hits to plate five runs in the in the fifth and was relieved by Booth Field in Scotch Plains. sulted in a highly contested and right-center in the fourth inning. bottom of the fifth inning then Ryan Friedberg. In his three plate Cranford, which has come to de- low-scoring outcome between the CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-8 Thursday, July 9, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (July 2012 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (July 2011 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times INTERESTING PLAY AT SECOND BASE…St. Kilian shortstop Gerry Riepe stretches in an effort SUCCESSFULLY STEALING SECOND…Summit’s Thomas Walker steals second as Westfield to tag St. Jude’s Dom Favorito in the sixth inning. Favorito was called out (July 6, 2012). St. Jude shortstop Robbie Faktor, center, goes for the ball. Westfield scored a run in the bottom of the sixth nipped St. Kilian, 9-8. inning to pull out a 14-13 win (July 1, 2011). This page is brought to you by: James Ward Mansion 908-389-0014 • www.jameswardmansion.com A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports

Walter Schwartz singled, walked clinging to a 6-5 lead, the com- RBI singles and scored once. John Blue Devils 10U baseball team a solo homer. and scored both times. Kevin plexion of the game changed Thorburn came in relief with one scored nine runs in the fifth in- July 4, 2013: Fireworks con- Yang singled and scored once. drastically in the bottom of the out in the third and permitted ning to beat Millburn, 11-3, at tinued the day after American Mike McKenna poked an RBI fourth inning when the Blue Dev- only a double and a single, while Booth Field in Scotch Plains to Independence Day (the Fourth single, Jack Price walked and ils managed to merge six hits, hitting a batter, for the remain- claim the Cal Ripken District 12 of July), but this time it was at scored once and Mark Gialluisi including three doubles, with der of the game. Championship. Aiden Scheper Gumbert 1 Field in Westfield when had an RBI. three walks and two hit batters JT Kaminski led the Cougars slapped an RBI double, Evan the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Blue July 1, 2014: One breakaway to cause a merry-go-round of with an RBI double and an RBI in Tompkins tagged a two-run 12-year-old baseball team and inning propelled the Westfield nine runs. his other plate appearance. single, Walter Schwartz whacked the Westfield White resorted to Silver 11s to an 18-6, five inning Offensively, Zach Mendelson Kieran Hollander singled, was hit- an RBI single, Kevin Yang jolted the use of the long ball in a 7-6 victory over the Cranford Cou- led the Blue Devils with a boom- by-a-pitch and scored twice. an RBI double, Mark Gialluisi Raider win. The Raiders totaled gars in New Providence Green ing three-run double and an RBI Wilde had an RBI single and punched an RBI single, Jack 10 hits, but the big boomers League action at Gumbert 2 Field single, while scoring twice, and scored once. Barker blasted a two-run home came off the bats of Dan Wilkinson in Westfield. With the Cougars Charlie Breurer rapped a pair of July 1, 2014: The Westfield run and Ryan Friedberg smashed CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-9 Thursday, July 9, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (July 2014 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (July 2009 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times MOVING THE WHOLE WAY TO THIRD...Cougar Matt Maggio advances to third base after his SLIDING SAFELY INTO HOME PLATE…Jeff Sirdashney slides safely into home in the third RBI single eludes the right fielder. Westfield Silver third baseman John Thorburn awaits the throw inning to give the Raiders a 2-0 lead over Elizabeth en route to a 5-1 victory in Senior American at Gumbert 2 Field (July 1, 2014). Legion baseball (July 2, 2009). This page is brought to you by: The Law Offices of Michael R. Magaril 908-389-0100 • www.magaril.com A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports and John Koseoglu in back-to- solo blast. Andrew Caminiti Baseball League action at the Westfield Blue 11s past New League action at Gumbert 1 Field. back fashion that ignited a five- tapped an RBI single and doubled Gumbert 1 Field in Westfield. Providence, 8-5, in North Jersey Jack Barsa had a huge outing, run third inning. Wilkinson, who in his two at-bats, and Jake Charlie Riley had an RBI double All-Star baseball action at going 3-for-3 with a three-run also doubled, launched a two- Saltzer doubled and scored once. and an RBI single and scored Gumbert 1 Field in Westfield. triple, an RBI single and a double, run homer over the right field July 6, 2013: Starting pitcher once in his three at-bats. Mike Andrew Echausse finished 2-for- while scoring twice. Will Ohlig fence, and Koseoglu, who also Matt McIntyre and relievers MJ Carlone drilled an RBI double, 3 with two runs scored. drilled a three-run double and had an RBI single, hammered his Catanzaro and Matt Crowley com- singled and scored once. Aiden July 9, 2013: Trailing 4-3, the added an RBI groundout, while solo blast over the centerfield bined to toss a three-hitter, and Gilman ripped an RBI double, Westfield Silver 10-year-old scoring once. John Thorburn went fence. the offense created some light- scored once and was hit-by-a- baseball team put its hitting shoes 2-for-2 with a walk and an RBI, Westfield White received some ning, especially in the second pitch. on and erupted for 14 runs in the while scoring three times. influence from Tom DeRosa, who and third innings, to guide the July 7, 2013: Victor Coustan bottom of the fourth inning to July 4, 2012: Sparks did come smacked a two-run homer, and Westfield Blue 12s to a 7-2 vic- bounced a two-run single to spark defeat the Branchburg Bulldogs, off the “metal sticks” of the Nathan Hefner, who cracked a tory over Union in Central Jersey a four-run fifth inning that pushed 17-4, in New Providence Green CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-10 Thursday, July 9, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (July 2013 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (July 2010 files)for The Westfield Leader and The Times CAUGHT IN A RUNDOWN...Westfield 11s’ Dom Maurillo is tagged out by New Providence third GETTING THE THROW A LITTLE LATE…Westfield Blue third baseman George Murray gets baseman Ryan Sherman, No. 5, during a wild play in the second inning at Gumbert 1 Field in the throw a little too late to nab Summit base runner Kyle Kanaley at Gumbert Field in Westfield Westfield on July 7, 2013. on July 2, 2010. This page is brought to you by: Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. 908-272-0200 • www.dughihewit.com A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports

Westfield White 11-year-old with an RBI and scored twice. Tom Baldowski and Tom Grycan ning run. scored. baseball team, but strong pitch- July 6, 2012: Jerseyland Field each had three hits, two RBI and July 5, 2011: Nearly every July 7, 2011: Berkeley Heights ing performances from Sean in Scotch Plains was the scene of a run scored. element necessary to succeed in demonstrated why it is the top Boley and Sean Root silenced the a peculiar game that concluded July 1, 2011: Westfield pro- a baseball game came together team in the Central Jersey 12U potentially dangerous bats of Ber- when cleanup hitter Rich vided a 21-hit bombardment in a at the right time for the 12U Baseball League but the little keley Heights in a 10-0 victory at Banasiak walked with the bases 14-13 win, while the Summit Millburn White Millers in their Cal Highlanders had to endure a Gumbert 2 Field on Independence loaded in the bottom of the eighth Hilltoppers added five walks and Ripken District 12 Tournament strong challenge from Westfield Day. inning to give St. Jude a 9-8 a hit batter to their 14-hit attack 7-3 semifinal showdown victory White to pull out a 4-2 victory at Matt Leone had a pair of RBI victory over St. Kilian. Keith in an 11-year-old New Providence with the top-seeded Cranford Gumbert 3 Field in Westfield. singles and scored twice in his Middleton led St. Jude with three Green League baseball at Cougars at Gumbert 3 Field in Alex Pansini snagged a hopping three at-bats. JA Humiston hits, an intentional walk, two RBI Gumbert 1 Field in Westfield on Westfield. Ryan Bakie walloped a bullet off the bat of Dan Tomlinson doubled, had an RBI single and and two runs scored. Marty Garcia July 1. Nate Reyes ripped a single leadoff solo home run into the to record an out, and Hannah scored twice in his three at-bats. led Kilian with four hits, including to leftfield to bring Miles parking lot to arouse the Cou- Liddy, who also had an RBI single, Thomas Colicchio went 2-for-3 a double, an RBI and a run scored. Brancatella home with the win- gars. Jack Schelelich singled and CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-11 Thursday, July 9, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Fred Lecomte (July 2009 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (July 2003 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times GREETED BY HIS TEAMMATES…Westfield Blue slugger Sean Elliott is greeted by his team- WILD THROW AT HOME…Cobra catcher Lauren Mains dives after a wildly thrown ball as mates after crunching a three-run homer in the sixth inning. He also blasted a homer in the first. Berkeley Heights base runner Michelle Loria safely crosses home at Southside Field in Scotch Plains Cranford won 11-9 (July 3, 2009). (July 2, 2003). Berkeley Heights won 11-1. This page is brought to you by: Jayson M. Astel, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones 908-233-4171 • www.edwardjones.com/jayson-astel A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports made a great catch at the ning on Jake Fohner’s single. solo home run in the bottom of went 1-for-1 with two RBI and a three Hilltoppers in his two in- centerfield fence. Ian Humphrey In the bottom of the first, lead- the sixth inning to tip the bal- run scored. Justin Lin singled nings on the mound, while allow- hammered an RBI double. off hitter Anthony Scalfaro, who ance in favor of the Westfield and scored, Parker Hess scored ing three hits, no walks and no July 1, 2010: Perfection was went 2-for 2, provided what Blue 12-year-old baseball team twice, and George Murray scored earned runs. Reliever Zack just a lazy ground ball away from turned out to be the winning run in a 9-8, seesaw victory over once. Rabinowitz recorded three James D’Angelo, who fired a 64- when he ripped a single to right Summit in Central Jersey League July 2, 2010: Quality pitching strikeouts and allowed no free pitch, one-hit, no-walk shutout field, advanced to second on a play at Gumbert 2 Field in and quality fielding resulted in a passes or runs, while ceding one and struck out six en route to a 1- wild throw and scored when Westfield. Cameron Bremer low scoring, 3-1, victory by the single in his three innings. Matt 0 Scotch Plains-Fanwood Senior Haggerty hammered an outside blasted a two-run, ground-rule Summit Hilltoppers over the LaCorte pitched the final inning Legion victory over the visiting fastball to right field for a stand- double and an RBI single, while Westfield White 11-year old base- and allowed no runs, hits or walks. Union Farmers baseball team on up double. scoring once. JD Marner went 1- ball team at Gumbert Field in July 2, 2009: Pitcher Alan July 1. D’Angelo’s perfect game July 2, 2010: Steve for-1 with two RBI and two runs Westfield. Westfield starting Dlugosz tossed a three-hitter and was extinguished in the first in- Barmakian whacked a walk-off scored, and Owen Brancatella pitcher James Friel struck out CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-12 Thursday, July 9, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (July 2008 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (July 2007 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times BEATING OUT AN INFIELD SINGLE…Westfield White’s Chris Boutsikaris beats out an infield single MAKING IT SAFELY TO THIRD…Westfield 11s player Marc Luino slides safely into third in the in the first inning as SPF Blue first baseman Kyle Coupe prepares to catch the ball (June 28, 2008). third inning against the Warren Wolverines (June 29, 2007). This page is brought to you by: Deegan Roofing Company 908-322-6405 • www.deeganroofing.com A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports walked only three, while striking ing that led to an 11-9 victory Bevizaque and James Campbell round of the Cal Ripken 10-year- Support Local Journalism out five, as the Scotch Plains- over Westfield Blue 12s in the Cal all contributed singles. Blue Devil old District 12 Tournament at Fanwood Senior American Le- Ripken District 12 baseball tour- Sean Elliott tattooed the ball with Booth Field in Scotch Plains. Chris gion baseball team silenced the nament at Gumbert Field in two monumental home runs for Boutsikaris rapped a pair of Minutemen of Elizabeth, 5-1, in Westfield. four RBI. Matt Catanzaro blasted singles, scored twice and had an Scotch Plains. Raider Mike Cougar Brian Bruns caused a solo home run and an RBI RBI. Scott Tupper tapped a pair Lauricella pulled off two success- commotion with a solo home run double. of RBI singles and Eric Varakian ful sacrifice bunts, while team- and a single. Mike Catanzaro June 28, 2008: Vincent doubled, walked and scored mates Ryan Haggerty and Connor tripled, singled and scored a run. DiFilippo and Devon Anderson twice. Thompson added one each, all Andrew Gee, Matt Ravetier, Kevin each whacked a two-run double June 29, 2007: Opportunities leading to Raider runs. Trotter, Sean Duffy, Austin to lead the Westfield White to a knocked in the second inning and July 3, 2009: Cranford showed breakaway, six-run third inning the Westfield White 11-year-old its moxie by jumping on Blue en route to an 11-1, four-inning baseball team took advantage, Devil pitching in the first three Probitas Verus Honos victory over the Scotch Plains- with seven runs, then added four goleader.com/form/subscribe innings for an early 10-run upris- Fanwood Blue in the opening CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-13 Thursday, July 9, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (July 2005 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (July 2012 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times SLIPPING INTO HOME BASE SAFELY…Westfield Blue’s Steve Forgash slides safely into home THROWN OUT AT HOME PLATE…Westfield White catcher Jake Saltzer puts the tag on Ryan base as the ball rolls past the glove of Westfield Gray catcher Brian Levine during a four-run fifth Dooley in the fifth inning as his Berkeley Heights teammates look on at Gumbert 2 Field in Westfield inning in the Cal Ripkin District 12 Tournament (June 28, 2005). on July 4, 2012. This page is brought to you by: Stahl Criminal Defense Lawyers 908-301-9001 • www.stahlesq.com A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports more runs to grab an 11-0 vic- went 3-for-3 with a home run July 6, 2001: A run in the June 30, 1999: Facing near tory over the Warren Wolverines and a double and RBI sacrifice second and two in the sixth in- offensive starvation, the Tigers Support Local Journalism in a Cal Ripken District 12 playoff fly. ning provided a feisty St. Tho- rubbed their bellies, spotted their game at Memorial Field in Scotch July 3, 2003: Fourth of July mas team enough punch to gain prey and pounced ferociously with Plains. Shortstop Peter Zecca fireworks began early at a 3-1, victory over St. Jude as 11 runs in the sixth inning to pull rapped a two-run triple and added Brookside Park as a rowdy St the two first-placed teams off an astounding, 12-8, victory a single in his three plate appear- James Gang shot down St. Jude, clashed head on, in St. Bart’s over the very game Dodgers at ances. Matt Storcks slapped a 17-3. The culprits leading this Oldtimers Men’s Softball League Booth Field to repeat as the two-run single, added an infield offensive humbling were Gang action at Brookside Park. Crafty Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth single and scored twice. members Neal LeStrange (2 St. Thomas pitcher Keith Gib- Baseball Major Division Champi- June 28, 2005: Westfield Blue doubles, 3 RBI and 1 run scored), bons allowed just three hits, while ons. Dodger slugger Kevin Urban shut out Westfield Gray, 8-0, in Larry Szenyi (3-for-3, 2 RBI and walking two and striking out crashed two towering, two-run the first round of the Cal Ripkin 2 runs scored), and Mike Brennan three. Brian Mahoney rapped an homers and Tigers David Kocses, District 12 Baseball Tournament (double, single, 3 runs scored RBI single and Steve Pietrucha Andrew LoBrace and Pat Schiazza at Gumbert Field. Daniel Kerr and 1 RBI). battered a two-RBI triple. blasted one home run each. goleader.com/form/subscribe Do It Now! Subscribe Click Here

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