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By REBECCA MEHORTER dents spoke about the downtown with new wreaths instead of snow- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader holiday lighting during the public- flakes because the town tradition- WESTFIELD — Tensions flared comment portion of the meeting. ally used wreath lights. He also said, at Tuesday’s town council meeting Mike Gagliardi said he had emailed “when it comes down to it, we’ve all as members discussed the rise in Mayor Brindle, Councilman David been through so much, and the Covid-19 cases, downtown holiday Contract and Councilman Mark Westfield comeback is a lot stron- lights and special emergency ap- LoGrippo the night prior “about the ger than any snowflake.” propriations due to coronavirus-re- issue of the decorations.” Mayor Brindle responded to these lated revenue loss. Mr. Gagliardi said he was upset remarks at the conclusion of the Mayor Shelley Brindle opened when he thought snowflake lights public-comment portion of the her remarks with a brief Covid-19 were replacing the wreath lights that meeting. She said the Westfield 300 update, saying that there have been the town previously used. He said Committee opted for the snowflake 18 new cases reported since her Councilman Contract responded theme to keep the town vibrant for Friday update and that she expected that night but with incorrect infor- the entire winter, not just the holi- those numbers “to increase signifi- mation, Councilman LoGrippo said days. But, Councilwoman Dawn cantly” with the updated health de- he did not know and Mayor Brindle Mackey said, residents will “see partment data she will receive later did not respond to the email but did Christmas is well-represented” in this week. The outlook is “not prom- respond to his wife’s email about the decorations. ising at all,” she said. According to the same issue. “People are dying around here, the mayor’s Covid-19 updates, last “I was really very relieved to hear people are in the freaking hospital, week, the town suffered its first that the wreaths are going to go up we’ve got people who can’t gather Covid-19-related fatality since July. in concert with the snowflakes at at Thanksgiving, and this is how The governing body observed a this point and that the snowflakes people are spending their time?” moment of silence in honor of will continue to be hung up on the Mayor Brindle said. “We’re trying Ken Zierler for The Westfield Leader Westfield Planning Board Chairman lampposts through January, Febru- to do something for the benefit of LUMINARIES TO FIGHT HUNGER...Holiday luminary kits were distributed on November 20 at St. Helen’s Church in Robert Newell, who died Monday ary as a way to attract local busi- our businesses downtown and this Westfield in support of The Presbyterian Church in Westfield Soup Kitchen and Feeding Friends Program, the Westfield night “after a courageous battle with ness,” Mr. Gagliardi said. is what people are arguing about? Rotary Club Backpack Program, St. Joseph Social Service Center and the Westfield Food Pantry. Volunteers, pictured from cancer,” Mayor Brindle said. Mr. Gagliardi said he thought it What a privilege.” left to right, are: Rotarians Ray Kostyack, Warren Rorden and Joe Mindak, and Westfield United Fund’s Deirdre Gelinne. “As a longtime Westfielder, he was “a bad look for our town coun- Councilman LoGrippo asked the surprised me with his openness to cil and mayor that not everyone is mayor who she was talking to, but new ideas, which only seemed to on the same page about this infor- she was on mute when she re- Garwood Council Updates energize him,” she continued. “He mation.” sponded. “Maybe (you) could have was the consummate volunteer, a Resident Terry Quinn also called donated the money that was spent gentleman’s gentleman, a man who in to talk about the holiday wreath on decorations to people who could lived his life with honor and grace.” lights. He said he wanted the town have utilized it,” Councilman Borough on Covid Cases In separate business, two resi- to replace irreparable wreath lights LoGrippo said. “Mark, seriously. We’ve had By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL ported within the borough since the Additionally, it was stated that fundraisers in this town for our Specially Written for The Westfield Leader last council meeting held less than Garwood park equipment and benches downtown businesses,” Council- GARWOOD — As Covid-19 cases two weeks ago. She stated that this were sanitized three times per week. Democrats Sweep woman Mackey responded. “I speak continue to rise in Garwood and sur- brings the total number of cases re- In other business, Resolution 20- to our merchants on a regular basis; rounding communities, Council Presi- ported in Garwood to 89. 13 was unanimously passed upon its this is an economic driver to bring dent Jen Blumenstock gave an update In her report, Ms. Blumenstock first reading at Monday evening’s Area Elections shoppers and diners to our down- on borough statistics concerning the stated that there had been two deaths meeting. town. Perhaps instead of always disease at Monday evening’s govern- from the disease, noting that the last The resolution raises the rate for By FRED T. ROSSI margin in favor of Rep. Malinowski looking to throw a grenade, you ing body meeting. Mayor Sara death happened in May. bulk pickup by $5. The rate will now Specially Written for The Westfield Leader on election night, when the first votes could roll up your sleeves and ask Todisco was excused from the meet- At the last council meeting, held on be $105. AREA – Democrats swept elec- were tallied. how you can be of help.” When ing. November 12, Mayor Todisco re- Officials noted that the reason for tions around the area this month, In the 12th Congressional District, Councilman LoGrippo laughed, According to Ms. Blumenstock’s ported the occurrence of 13 new the increase was to make sure the aided by a strong showing at the top which includes Fanwood and part of CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 report, six more cases have been re- Covid-19 cases locally. tonnage estimate is not exceeded. of the ballot by former Vice Presi- Scotch Plains, Democratic incum- The mayor had stated previously Multiple council members empha- dent Joe Biden, who easily won bent Bonnie Watson Coleman easily that the 13 new cases had been re- sized the importance of maintaining a Union County by a more than two- won a fourth term, beating Republi- Cranford BOE Presents ported since the October 22 council tight budget. to-one margin. can Mark Razzoli by a 230,883-to- meeting. She had noted that all of The second reading and public hear- Victories in Scotch Plains and 114,591-vote margin, or 65.6 per- Union County and the State of New ing regarding the resolution is sched- Garwood gave Democrats unani- cent to 32.6 percent. Diversity, Inclusion Practices Jersey likewise were seeing a higher uled for the Thursday, December 10 mous control of their governing bod- Democrats were again unani- rate of Covid-19 cases. meeting. ies, while the party retained its unani- mously successful in elections for By JENNIFER GLACKIN for cultures and belief systems and All council representatives re- In separate business, it was an- mous control of the Fanwood Bor- three seats on the Union County Specially Written for The Westfield Leader inclusivity. minded residents that everyone should nounced that a Union County Com- ough Council. Board of Commissioners, with in- CRANFORD — The Cranford Elementary classes use read-alouds still wash their hands regularly, use munity Development Block Grant had The race for Congress in the Sev- cumbents Christopher Hudak and Board of Education (BOE) on Mon- such as “It’s Okay to be Different” by antibacterial hand sanitizer with at been awarded to the borough, in the enth District — which includes Angela Garretson winning fresh day presented the district’s efforts to Todd Parr, “Something Happened in least a 60-percent alcohol content amount of $395,000 from the state Westfield, Garwood, Cranford, three-year terms and newcomer promote diversity and inclusion. It Our Town” by Marianne Celano, when hand washing is not an option, for Garwood’s 2021 municipal Mountainside and part of Scotch Lourdes Leon taking the third seat was a collaborative effort that spanned Marietta Collins and Ann Hazzard practice social distancing when pos- project. This project consists of re- Plains — also resulted in a victory on the nine-member board. recruiting personnel, statutes and and “The World Needs More Purple sible, wear face masks and stay at paving and the re-curbing of such for the Democrats, although it turned Garwood’s six-member borough policies, professional development People” by Kristen Bell and Ben- home if they are feeling sick. streets as Maple, Hazel and Third into something of a nail-biter as more council will be all-Democratic in for staff, parent academies, student jamin Hart. Kindergarten through Council members urged residents Avenues. votes were counted in the weeks January. Councilman Russell Gra- programs and resources for teachers fifth-grade students will learn more “to remain vigilant against Covid-19, It was reported that this grant was after the November 3 election. In- ham was the top vote-getter, being to use in the classroom. about cultural celebrations and holi- especially during the holidays.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 cumbent Rep. Tom Malinowski was re-elected with 1,379 votes. Vincent Gayle Colucci, the district’s coor- days, accepting differences and toler- re-elected to a second term, beating Kearney won the second seat, with dinator of culture and climate, said ance. Third- through fifth-graders also State Senator Tom Kean, Jr. of 1,329 votes. Mr. Kearney will re- the district takes part in the Anti- learn about the beginnings of slavery, Westfield by a 219,629-to-214,315 place Richard McCormack, the sole Defamation League’s No Place for the Holocaust and gender identity. vote margin, or 50.6 percent to 49.4 Republican on the governing body, Hate program, continually updates Mr. Heinemann also mentioned the percent. The race ended up being far who lost his bid for reelection in the resources and book titles that incor- work of the elementary Spanish teach- closer than the 11-percentage-point CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 porate diversity and social justice and ers and their efforts in introducing participates in Peace Week, along different cultures and customs. with multiple other initiatives. As part Eighth graders take part in a human of this overall effort, social-emotional rights project and choose a topic to learning (SEL) facilitators create research. Middle school students also projects and lessons for students at research the Harlem Renaissance and various age levels. take part in the Global Read Aloud. The district also took part in Inclu- High school students participate in sive Schools Week. Students viewed literature circles to discuss titles such and discussed the short film The as “The Glass Castle” by Janette Present, watched a “This is Cranford” Walls, “The Bluest Eye” by Toni video and were treated to daily words Morrison and “The Hate You Give” of wisdom announcements. by Angie Thomas. According to Judy SORA, the district’s electronic li- Podbelski, supervisor of social stud- brary, has a collection of multicultural ies and business management, these and diverse titles, said Brian literature circles provide students the Ken Zierler for The Westfield Leader Heinemann, assistant superintendent opportunity to discuss “how charac- BRAND NEW ATHLETIC PARK...Chairman of the Union County Board of of curriculum and instruction. Other ters struggle with and address issues Commissioners, Alexander Mirabella, addresses attendees at the ribbon- online resources such as Newsela, of inequity, race relations, women’s cutting ceremony for the new Oak Ridge Athletic Park in Clark this past TED Talks about multiple perspec- rights, LGBTQ+ rights, civil rights, Monday. The park will be the home field for Union County College Soccer, tives and teacher resources also are civil disobedience and immigration.” Lacrosse and Track and Field. available, he said. Some of the titles Students also watch films like Selma that have been added to classroom and write analyses. libraries are “Black Brother, Black There are other opportunities for PAGE INDEX Ken Zierler for The Westfield Leader and The Times Brother” by Jewell Parker Rhodes, students to continue learning about Regional ...... 11 Education ...... 3 BE THE LIGHT!...Volunteers distributed holiday luminary kits to help fight “Iqbal” by Francesco D’Adama and diversity, social injustice and equity hunger this past Friday at St. Helen’s Church in Westfield in support of the Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 7-9 Presbyterian Church of Westfield Soup Kitchen and Feeding Friends Program, the graphic novel “When Stars are through elective classes like Holo- Police ...... 10 Home Sales ... 3 the Westfield Rotary Club Backpack Program, St. Joseph’s Social Services Scattered” by Victoria Jamieson. Mr. caust and Genocide studies, Sociol- Community ... 2-3, 10 Classifieds ..... 10 Center and the Westfield Food Pantry. Volunteers left to right: Erin Malley, Heinemann also mentioned the book ogy and Criminal Justice. Obituary ...... 2 A&E ...... 12 Caroline Sullivan, Ginny Malley, Joe Mindak and Deirdre Gelinne. “Seedfolks,” which addresses respect CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 Page 6 Thursday, November 26, 2020 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION Cranford Recognizes TV 35’s Edward Davenport

By ALEXANDRA LEBOVITZ of supporting local businesses, saying, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “Now, more than ever, they need our CRANFORD – The Cranford Town- help.” ship Committee recognized H. Edward The committee wished residents a Davenport, TV 35’s studio manager, happy and safe Thanksgiving. Refer- during the committee’s official meeting encing the current pandemic, Mayor on Tuesday for his hard work and dedi- Giblin said, “we really need you to be cation during his career with the Town- extra vigilant, especially with the ship of Cranford. Thanksgiving holiday.” He reiterated Mayor Patrick Giblin read Resolu- Centers for Disease Control and Pre- tion No. 2020-380, authorizing that TV vention guidelines, which call for people Studio 35 be renamed and dedicated as to celebrate only with those they live the H. Edward Davenport TV 35 Stu- with. dio in recognition of his tireless efforts During the committee’s workshop Ken Zierler for The Westfield Leader and dedication to Cranford’s commu- meeting Monday, officials were up- JUST BAG IT...Volunteers from Community Outreach and the Holy Name nity. All the committee members enthu- dated on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, Society of St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church were collecting donated frozen siastically voted to pass the resolution. and Economic Security Act reimburse- turkeys and other holiday fixings on November 22 at the “Just Bag It” Turkey SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY...To support Small Business Saturday, the TV 35 is Cranford’s local cable ac- ment for the township. The township Saturday after Thanksgiving, the Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC) will Drive. This drive was held in support of homebound members of the parish, as well be distributing a total of $5,000 in vouchers to spend at downtown merchants. The cess channel, which provides residents currently is making a fourth submittal, as the Community Foodbank of New Jersey. Volunteers were aiming to top last first 250 customers that visit our new holiday Downtown Welcome Center, located with information. Mr. Davenport be- and a fifth submittal for Tuesday, De- year’s total of over 250 donated turkeys and 400 food-filled bags. at 167 E. Broad Street in the former Ann Taylor space, on Saturday, November gan working as a volunteer in TV 35 cember 15, is being worked on. The 28 starting at 10 a.m. will receive a Downtown Dollars voucher worth $20 which Studio in 1986 and started working as a municipality received two checks for they can spend at any participating downtown Westfield business. A complete list part-time employee in 1993. He cur- its first two submissions for a total of Town Hall Functions of participating merchants will be provided along with each voucher. In addition rently is TV 35’s studio manager. Dur- $165,047.94. to this Small Business Saturday promotion, the holiday Downtown Welcome ing his career, he has worked to provide Center will offer free gift wrapping for any presents purchased downtown from current technology for Cranford’s tele- May Stay In Downtown any merchant beginning this Friday and continuing every day through Christmas vision studio and meeting spaces and Eve. Hours for the Downtown Welcome Center are 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. seven days directed the renovation of the Council Spending a week. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Chambers and Room 108 of the By FRED T. ROSSI week that first responders will still Cranford municipal building. Resolu- Councilwoman Mackey said, “You Specially Written for The Westfield Leader be relocated to the Plainfield Av- tion No. 2020-380 recognizes that Mr. can laugh all you want, Mark.” SCOTCH PLAINS – Redevelop- enue site, but said his hope is that Board of Education Backs Davenport has provided Cranford resi- After calling the meeting back to ment officials are now looking to more of the open space at the site dents and other members of the public order, Mayor Brindle instructed the relocate township administrative of- will be able to be preserved now with access to important township financial committee to present its fices not to Plainfield Avenue, as that a new municipal building and SP-F School Closure events and information over the past 34 resolutions. Councilwoman Linda has been the plan for the past few the necessary parking will not be years. Habgood passed a slew of resolu- years, but instead include them in built there. By JENNIFER GLACKIN either support or criticism of the deci- Mr. Davenport was present at the tions and ordinances on first read- the same building as the new library Earlier this month, the state an- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader sion. One parent said she received a meeting and thanked the committee for ing, including three pieces of legis- being planned on Bartle Avenue. nounced $87.5 million in grant SCOTCH PLAINS — Superinten- call letting her know that her child’s the passing of the resolution. lation to authorize the approval of a Mayor Alexander Smith told The money for various library projects dent Joan Mast, Ed.D., began the teacher had tested positive for Covid- The committee passed all of the reso- set of special emergency mecha- Westfield Leader this week that the around the state that will be funded November 19 Scotch Plains-Fanwood 19 and was grateful to know steps had lutions on its official meeting agenda. It nisms for the town. plan is now to add to the planned by the $125-million bond that was Board of Education meeting with a been taken to keep her child safe. also adopted Ordinance No. 2020-16, The two resolutions, one to au- three-story library building a fourth approved by voters in 2017. Scotch statement regarding her recent deci- Others stated that they “fully sup- authorizing the undertaking of various thorize the chief financial officer to story that will house township ad- Plains had applied for a grant to sion to move to all-remote learning. port” the closure to keep staff and improvements in, by and for the town- submit an application for approval ministrative offices including the finance half of the expected $12- “I know the decision to shift instruc- students safe. ship, appropriating therefore the sum of a special emergency certification mayor and township manager, the million cost for a new library to tion was not supported by all,” said Parent Lauren Reid said that she of $733,653.41 and providing that such and the resulting deferred charges building and zoning department, replace the 52-year-old Bartle Av- Dr. Mast. She continued by saying supported the closure but that the sum so appropriated shall be raised and one to authorize the issuance of parks and recreation, the township enue building. The new library that while she understands the disap- district needed to communicate more from capital surplus of the township. special emergency notes equal to clerk and the finance department. would face Bartle Avenue and be proval, she must “err on the side of effectively and empathize with par- The committee congratulated and the amount of the special emergency During the past two years, the situated on what currently is the safety.” ents who needed to scramble to find welcomed Commissioner-elect Brian appropriation, passed. downtown redevelopment commit- southern portion of the municipal “Dr. Mast had the full support of childcare in under 24 hours. Andrews and Commissioner-elect Ja- Special Ordinance No. 2220 tee had focused on a plot of town- parking lot. The township was not the board in this decision,” said Board Others, such as vocal critic Danielle son Gareis, both of who were present at passed on first reading to authorize ship property on Plainfield Avenue approved for the grant, however. President Dr. Karen Kulikowski. Dr. Wildstein, recent BOE candidate Dr. the meeting. Committee members also a special emergency appropriation near Evergreen Avenue as a viable Township redevelopment officials Kulikowski shared insight as to the David Levine and local pediatrician thanked Chrissa Stilpin and Regina related to Covid-19 revenue losses. site for a new municipal building as are still planning to construct a new timing of the decision, another point Dr. Sharon Filler, questioned the de- Gina Black for their campaigns. Town Administrator Jim Gildea said well as new headquarters for the library, but plans may be scaled back many parents have questioned. As of cision. Dr. Filler said states that have This Saturday, November 28, is Small the ordinance and the resolutions police and fire departments and the in the wake of the library grant news. the previous board meeting on No- a high positivity rate (around 20 to 40 Business Saturday. Both Mayor Giblin are “new mechanisms” provided by rescue squad. Residents living near Mayor Smith said that township offi- vember 12, the district had planned percent) have a 0.15-percent trans- and Commissioner Jean-Albert the state to allow towns to prepare that site — which has been zoned as cials are working with the redevel- on opening the middle and high mission rate in schools. “We need to Maisonneuve encouraged residents to for Covid-19-related revenue loss, C-Conservation for nearly 20 years oper on how best to finance construc- schools for their first in-person day stop looking at community spread visit downtown Cranford and go to the specifically in pool utility, court and — have been vocal in their opposi- tion of the new library and that he on Monday, November 16, which and start focusing on school trans- new stores and restaurants that have parking fees, by spreading the loss tion to the plan, raising concerns feels the value of the property where changed rapidly over the course of mission,” said Dr. Filler. opened. Mayor Giblin thanked resi- impact over a six-year period. Set- about vehicle and pedestrian safety the present library sits — which will that weekend. New statistics began to Speakers also requested specifics dents for the pride they take in their ting up the special emergency ap- in the neighborhood as well as be sold for development — along roll in on Friday and Saturday morn- as to when schools could reopen, downtown and stressed the importance propriation, Mr. Gildea continued, whether putting the fire, police and with large amounts of property-tax ing, said Dr. Kulikowski, which con- especially if they can be opened ear- does not mean the town must follow rescue squad facilities in that part revenue that is expected to flow into cerned the board and the district ad- lier than January 19. Dr. Mast said Support Local Journalism! through, but instead allows the town of town will reduce first respond- township coffers from two new hous- ministration. she did not have any precise metrics goleader.com/subscriber to become eligible if needed. ers’ ability to travel quickly and ing developments at the Parker Gar- According to Darlene Tomasulo, but needed to see the positivity rates The resolutions and ordinances efficiently to emergencies. dens and Bowcraft Amusement Park the district’s Covid-19 nurse coordi- return to a moderate level for a period were approved by all council mem- The mayor told The Leader this sites will help greatly in the library nator, there was an 11.8-percent posi- of time. bers except Councilman LoGrippo, financing effort. tivity rate in the community and 28 of Board member Amy Winkler ac- who said “the town did have a $14.5- Join the Rotary Club The mayor expects further details the community’s 112 active Covid- knowledged that everyone feels the million surplus at one time, and at of Westfield to be discussed at the downtown 19 cases were in the district’s schools stress of the current situation and this point, I just feel we’re punting redevelopment committee’s meeting (14 students and 14 staff) at the time urged the community to be positive to the town council in the future to on Wednesday, December 9. of the meeting. School districts use for the children because they will be responsible for this money.” the color-coded guidance from the reflect the emotions of those around The council also passed two gen- state and are advised to consider clos- them. eral ordinances, No. 2199 and No. ing schools while in the orange zone, The next BOE meeting will be held 2200, to amend the town code, re- said Ms. Tomasulo, which the local virtually on Thursday, December 17. spectively related to bus stops and Elections area entered last week. to stop signs. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The staff cases had caused an issue The final town council meeting with safely staffing the schools, ac- July Primary. Republicans Jesse Wil- Garwood of 2020 will be held Tuesday, De- son and Joseph Nicastro trailed in cording to Peter Pitucco, director of cember 8, at 8 p.m. Residents are westfieldrotary.com human resources. While there were CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the council balloting, with 1,037 and encouraged to watch via Facebook 1,111 votes, respectively. 14 staff members with a positive test, the highest Community Development Live or YouTube and to participate Three seats, with only Albert Del others have had to quarantine. These Block Grant awarded to date for via Zoom. absences would be in addition to more Conte and Christine Guerriero run- Garwood and will cover 74 percent ning, were up on the Garwood Board conventional absences, such as non- of the entire bill for the project. Diversity Covid-19 illnesses, meetings or per- It was announced that a virtual tree- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of Education. Joseph Miceli won the sonal days. Attempting to fill those write in vote for Garwood BOE’s lighting event with a visit from Santa Ms. Podbelski is a 36-year veteran third seat (94), but has declined to positions with a combination of sub- is scheduled for this Saturday, No- teacher of the Cranford school dis- serve according to the county clerk’s stitutes and internal coverage (teach- vember 28. It was noted that the bor- trict, whose retirement was approved ers on their preparation periods) had office. Sal Piarulli (52) and Tina ough also will conduct a Toys for Tots the same evening. “I can honestly say Simitz (46) came in second and third become “untenable,” said Mr. drive and will accept letters to Santa there is no place I would have rather for write-ins, but by state statute, the Pitucco. at the municipal building. been than Cranford public schools,” Many Scotch Plains-Fanwood par- seat is not offered to either of them. The next Garwood Council meet- said Ms. Podbelski. Instead, the Union County Schools ents called in during the public com- ing is scheduled for Thursday, De- Board member Brett Dreyer, a ment portion of the meeting to voice cember 10, at 7:15 p.m. Superintendent will appoint some- former student of Ms. Podbelski, said one to fill the vacancy. that the teacher had a lasting impact Cranford Democrats retained their on his life and that he still remembers 5-to-1 majority on the township com- many of the lessons from her class 30 mittee, winning both available seats years ago. Cranford Education Asso- in this month’s election. Mayor ciation President Rich Hurley, who Patrick Giblin and Commissioner worked with Ms. Podbelski in the Jean Maisonnueve did not seek re- high school for 20 years, said she election this year. Democrat Brian would be missed by the staff as well. Andrews was the top vote-getter, “Your impact goes way beyond your with 7,988 votes, on the four-person Ken Zierler for The Westfield Leader students,” Superintendent Scott slate of candidates, trailed by fellow DRIVE-UP TURKEY DRIVE...Members of Community Outreach and the Holy Rubin, Ed.D., told Ms. Podbelski. Democrat Jason Gareis, with 7,556. Name Society of St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church volunteered this past “We are very fortunate to have had They defeated Republicans Chrissa Sunday in support of homebound members of the parish, as well as the Community you these many years.” Stulpin and Regina Gina Black, who Foodbank of New Jersey. Two hundred holiday stockings were also distributed for The next meeting of the BOE will garnered 6,672 and 6,583 votes, re- children at area hospitals and local shelters. be on Monday, December 14. spectively. Commissioner Mary O’Connor will continue to be the sole Republican on the township committee next year. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, November 26, 2020 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 61st YEAR – ISSUE NO. 48-2020 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Losardo Wins Mayoral Election, Zimmerman Wins Council Seat By FRED T. ROSSI 8,070 votes, or 54.8 percent, as she work he put in over the past four Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times defeated Republican incumbent Ted years. I am grateful for the path he has SCOTCH PLAINS – After a Spera, who received 6,651 votes, or set us on.” lengthy vote-counting process, Demo- 45.1 percent. Mrs. Zimmerman’s ad- The mayor-elect, who along with crat Joshua Losardo has won the vantage over Mr. Spera also narrowed Mrs. Zimmerman will be sworn into mayoral election while running-mate over the course of the two-week count, office on January 1, said he was “grate- Ellen Zimmerman won the election but not as significantly, from 1,871 ful for the opportunity and humbled for a township council seat, giving on election night to 1,419 votes in the by the opportunity.” He said he wants the Democrats unanimous control of final tally. to “continue the progress we’ve made” the governing body for the first time. Voter participation was very high, with downtown redevelopment but Final vote tallies showed Mr. with nearly 15,000 votes cast out of do so “in a way that’s more respon- Losardo, who currently serves as the 19,607 total registered voters, a turn- sible and prudent.” He told The Times deputy mayor, winning 7,646 votes, out of more than 75 percent. he does not want to “rush to get a or 51.6 percent, to Republican Mayor Mr. Losardo, who was elected to shovel in the ground for the sake of Alexander Smith, who was seeking a the council two years ago, said he getting a shovel in the ground.” He second term and received 7,170 votes, thought that President Donald Trump added that it will be “important to or 48.3 percent. Since initial votes being at the top of the ballot helped listen to our residents a little more” as were posted on election night, Mr. both the mayor and himself. “It elec- redevelopment moves forward. Losardo’s lead over the mayor nar- trified our bases,” he told The Scotch Mayor Smith and Mr. Spera con- rowed steadily from 1,274 votes on Plains-Fanwood Times, pointing to ceded their races last Wednesday af- November 3 to 742 a week later and the record voter turnout, which he ternoon as they thanked their sup- then to 476 votes in the final tabula- called “a good thing. We want every- porters. When asked why he thought tion. It was the closest margin in the one to vote.” He paid tribute to Mayor the Republican ticket lost, Mayor six direct-mayoral elections since Smith, saying that Mr. Smith had “won Smith told The Times: “Hate.” He 2000. over a lot of Democrats and Indepen- said voters’ “hate and anger” was Ken Zierler for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mrs. Zimmerman, a political new- dents,” as evidenced by the closeness directed at the top of the ballot, at JUST BAG IT...Volunteers from Community Outreach and the Holy Name Society of St. Bartholomew’s Church were comer, won her council race with of the race. “It’s a tribute to the hard collecting donated frozen turkeys and other holiday fixings on Sunday, November 22 at the “Just Bag It” Turkey Drive. This CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 drive was held in support of homebound members of the parish as well as the Community Foodbank of New Jersey. Volunteers were aiming to top last year’s total of over 250 donated turkeys and 400 food-filled bags. Town Hall Functions Board of Education Backs May Stay In Downtown SP-F School Closure

By FRED T. ROSSI — have been vocal in their opposi- parking lot. The township was not By JENNIFER GLACKIN must “err on the side of safety.” week. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tion to the plan, raising concerns approved for the grant, however. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “Dr. Mast had the full support of The staff cases had caused an SCOTCH PLAINS – Redevelop- about vehicle and pedestrian safety Township redevelopment offi- SCOTCH PLAINS — Superin- the board in this decision,” said issue with safely staffing the ment officials are now looking to in the neighborhood as well as cials are still planning to construct a tendent Joan Mast, Ed.D., began Board President Dr. Karen schools, according to Peter Pitucco, relocate township administrative of- whether putting the fire, police and new library, but plans may be scaled the November 19 Scotch Plains- Kulikowski. Dr. Kulikowski shared director of human resources. While fices not to Plainfield Avenue, as rescue squad facilities in that part back in the wake of the library grant Fanwood Board of Education meet- insight as to the timing of the deci- there were 14 staff members with a has been the plan for the past few of town will reduce first respond- news. Mayor Smith said that town- ing with a statement regarding her sion, another point many parents positive test, others have had to years, but instead include them in ers’ ability to travel quickly and ship officials are working with the recent decision to move to all-re- have questioned. As of the previous quarantine. These absences would the same building as the new library efficiently to emergencies. redeveloper on how best to finance mote learning. “I know the decision board meeting on November 12, the be in addition to more conventional being planned on Bartle Avenue. The mayor told The Times this construction of the new library and to shift instruction was not sup- district had planned on opening the absences, such as non-Covid-19 ill- Mayor Alexander Smith told The week that first responders will still that he feels the value of the prop- ported by all,” said Dr. Mast. She middle and high schools for their nesses, meetings or personal days. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times this be relocated to the Plainfield Av- erty where the present library sits continued by saying that while she first in-person day on Monday, No- Attempting to fill those positions week that the plan is now to add to enue site, but said his hope is that CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 understands the disapproval, she vember 16, which changed rapidly with a combination of substitutes the planned three-story library more of the open space at the site over the course of that weekend. and internal coverage (teachers on building a fourth story that will will be able to be preserved now New statistics began to roll in on their preparation periods) had be- house township administrative of- that a new municipal building and Planning Board Puts Off Friday and Saturday morning, said come “untenable,” said Mr. Pitucco. fices including the mayor and town- the necessary parking will not be Dr. Kulikowski, which concerned Many Scotch Plains-Fanwood ship manager, the building and zon- built there. the board and the district adminis- parents called in during the public ing department, parks and recre- Earlier this month, the state an- Front Street Application tration. comment portion of the meeting to ation, the township clerk and the nounced $87.5 million in grant According to Darlene Tomasulo, voice either support or criticism of finance department. money for various library projects By FRED T. ROSSI velopment that will be situated on the district’s Covid-19 nurse coor- the decision. One parent said she During the past two years, the around the state that will be funded Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the front half of the 290-foot-long dinator, there was an 11.8-percent received a call letting her know that downtown redevelopment commit- by the $125-million bond that was SCOTCH PLAINS — The plan- lot. The board had given approval positivity rate in the community and her child’s teacher had tested posi- tee had focused on a plot of town- approved by voters in 2017. Scotch ning board postponed until next to an earlier application in July 28 of the community’s 112 active tive for Covid-19 and was grateful ship property on Plainfield Avenue Plains had applied for a grant to month a hearing on an amended 2019, but the developer submitted Covid-19 cases were in the district’s to know steps had been taken to near Evergreen Avenue as a viable finance half of the expected $12- application to build a trio of an amended plan that was not quite schools (14 students and 14 staff) at keep her child safe. Others stated site for a new municipal building as million cost for a new library to townhomes on Front Street. ready for the planning board to the time of the meeting. School dis- that they “fully support” the closure well as new headquarters for the replace the 52-year-old Bartle Av- Front St. 1801 LLC will convert consider at its meeting on Monday. tricts use the color-coded guidance to keep staff and students safe. police and fire departments and the enue building. The new library a long rectangular lot at 1801 Front Attorney Jay Bohn said the final from the state and are advised to Parent Lauren Reid said that she rescue squad. Residents living near would face Bartle Avenue and be Street, which presently houses a architectural drawings were not yet consider closing schools while in supported the closure but that the that site — which has been zoned as situated on what currently is the two-family home and a separate completed and requested that the the orange zone, said Ms. Tomasulo, district needed to communicate C-Conservation for nearly 20 years southern portion of the municipal garage, into a three-townhomes de- board put off the hearing until Mon- which the local area entered last CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 day, December 14. The application approved last year called for the three units to be built along the western edge of the 45-foot-wide property and face east with a driveway leading to the three units as well as a small parking area for visitors. The grassy back half of the long property would be left mostly undisturbed, but a small portion would be set aside for benches, a barbecue pit and children’s play area for residents. A dry well would be installed at the front of the property to collect rain- water and a homeowners associa- tion would maintain the property, including snow removal and trash pickup. In other business at its brief meet- ing, Zoning Officer Robert LaCosta told the board that the township council had introduced two ordi- Ken Zierler for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times nances earlier this month amend- BRAND NEW ATHLETIC PARK...Chairman of the Union County Board of ing the local zoning code. One Commissioners Alexander Mirabella addresses attendees at the ribbon-cutting would amend the zoning code to ceremony of the beautiful new Oak Ridge Athletic Park in Clark this past Monday. increase the permitted square foot- The park will be the home field for Union County College soccer, lacrosse and age for secondary structures asso- track and field. ciated with swimming pools to 400 square feet and the other would PAGE INDEX amend the zoning code to allow Regional ...... 11 Education ...... 3 six-foot-high fencing on corner lots Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 7-9 Ken Zierler for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times following certain provisions. The Police ...... 10 Home Sales ... 3 DRIVE-UP TURKEY DRIVE...Members of Community Outreach and the Holy Name Society of St. Bartholomew’s Church council will hold public hearings Community ... 2-3, 10 Classifieds ..... 10 volunteered this past Sunday in support of homebound members of the parish as well as the Community Foodbank of New on both ordinances at its Tuesday, Obituary ...... 2 A&E ...... 12 Jersey. Two-hundred holiday stockings were also distributed for children at area hospitals and local shelters. December 15 meeting. Page 6 Thursday, November 26, 2020 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION Robert Newell Remembered; Council Argues Over Spending

By REBECCA MEHORTER to our merchants on a regular basis; Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times this is an economic driver to bring WESTFIELD — Tensions flared shoppers and diners to our down- at Tuesday’s town council meeting town. Perhaps instead of always as members discussed the rise in looking to throw a grenade, you Covid-19 cases, downtown holiday could roll up your sleeves and ask lights and special emergency ap- how you can be of help.” When propriations due to coronavirus-re- Councilman LoGrippo laughed, lated revenue loss. Councilwoman Mackey said, “You Mayor Shelley Brindle opened can laugh all you want, Mark.” her remarks with a brief Covid-19 After calling the meeting back to update, saying that there have been order, Mayor Brindle instructed the 18 new cases reported since her financial committee to present its

Friday update and that she expected resolutions. Councilwoman Linda Ken Zierler for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times those numbers “to increase signifi- Habgood passed a slew of resolu- LUMINARIES TO FIGHT HUNGER...Holiday luminary kits were distributed Ken Zierler for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times BE THE LIGHT!...Volunteers distributed holiday luminary kits to help fight cantly” with the updated health de- tions and ordinances on first read- on November 20 at St. Helen’s Church in Westfield in support of The Presbyterian hunger this past Friday at St. Helen’s Church in Westfield in support of The partment data she will receive later ing, including three pieces of legis- Church in Westfield Soup Kitchen and Feeding Friends Program, the Westfield Presbyterian Church in Westfield Soup Kitchen and Feeding Friends Program, this week. The outlook is “not prom- lation to authorize the approval of a Rotary Club Backpack Program, St. Joseph Social Service Center and the the Westfield Rotary Club Backpack Program, St. Joseph Social Service Center ising at all,” she said. According to set of special emergency mecha- Westfield Food Pantry. Volunteers left to right: Rotarians Ray Kostyack, Warren and the Westfield Food Pantry. Volunteers left to right: Erin Malley, Caroline the mayor’s Covid-19 updates, last nisms for the town. Rorden and Joe Mindak and Westfield United Fund’s Deirdre Gelinne. Sullivan, Ginny Malley, Joe Mindak and Deirdre Gelinne. week, the town suffered its first The two resolutions, one to au- Covid-19-related fatality since July. thorize the chief financial officer to The governing body observed a submit an application for approval Cranford BOE Presents Garwood Council Updates moment of silence in honor of of a special emergency certification Westfield Planning Board Chairman and the resulting deferred charges Robert Newell, who died Monday and one to authorize the issuance of Diversity, Inclusion Practices Borough on Covid Cases night “after a courageous battle with special emergency notes equal to cancer,” Mayor Brindle said. the amount of the special emergency By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL still wash their hands regularly, use “As a longtime Westfielder, he appropriation, passed. By JENNIFER GLACKIN ance. Third- through fifth-graders also Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times antibacterial hand sanitizer with at surprised me with his openness to Special Ordinance No. 2220 Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times learn about the beginnings of slavery, GARWOOD — As Covid-19 cases least a 60-percent alcohol content new ideas, which only seemed to passed on first reading to authorize CRANFORD — The Cranford the Holocaust and gender identity. continue to rise in Garwood and sur- when hand washing is not an option, energize him,” she continued. “He a special emergency appropriation Board of Education (BOE) on Mon- Mr. Heinemann also mentioned the rounding communities, Council Presi- practice social distancing when pos- was the consummate volunteer, a related to Covid-19 revenue losses. day presented the district’s efforts to work of the elementary Spanish teach- dent Jen Blumenstock gave an update sible, wear face masks and stay at gentleman’s gentleman, a man who Town Administrator Jim Gildea said promote diversity and inclusion. It ers and their efforts in introducing on borough statistics concerning the home if they are feeling sick. lived his life with honor and grace.” the ordinance and the resolutions was a collaborative effort that spanned different cultures and customs. disease at Monday evening’s govern- Council members urged residents In separate business, two resi- are “new mechanisms” provided by recruiting personnel, statutes and Eighth graders take part in a human ing body meeting. Mayor Sara Todisco “to remain vigilant against Covid-19, dents spoke about the downtown the state to allow towns to prepare policies, professional development rights project and choose a topic to was excused from the meeting. especially during the holidays.” holiday lighting during the public- for Covid-19-related revenue loss, for staff, parent academies, student research. Middle school students also According to Ms. Blumenstock’s Additionally, it was stated that comment portion of the meeting. specifically in pool utility, court and programs and resources for teachers research the Harlem Renaissance and report, six more cases have been re- Garwood park equipment and benches Mike Gagliardi said he had emailed parking fees, by spreading the loss to use in the classroom. take part in the Global Read Aloud. ported within the borough since the were sanitized three times per week. Mayor Brindle, Councilman David impact over a six-year period. Set- Gayle Colucci, the district’s coor- High school students participate in last council meeting held less than In other business, Resolution 20- Contract and Councilman Mark ting up the special emergency ap- dinator of culture and climate, said literature circles to discuss titles such two weeks ago. She stated that this 13 was unanimously passed upon its LoGrippo the night prior “about the propriation, Mr. Gildea continued, the district takes part in the Anti- as “The Glass Castle” by Janette brings the total number of cases re- first reading at Monday evening’s issue of the decorations.” does not mean the town must follow Defamation League’s No Place for Walls, “The Bluest Eye” by Toni ported in Garwood to 89. meeting. Mr. Gagliardi said he was upset through, but instead allows the town Hate program, continually updates Morrison and “The Hate You Give” In her report, Ms. Blumenstock The resolution raises the rate for when he thought snowflake lights to become eligible if needed. resources and book titles that incor- by Angie Thomas. According to Judy stated that there had been two deaths bulk pickup by $5. The rate will now were replacing the wreath lights that The resolutions and ordinances porate diversity and social justice and Podbelski, supervisor of social stud- from the disease, noting that the last be $105. the town previously used. He said were approved by all council mem- participates in Peace Week, along ies and business management, these death happened in May. Officials noted that the reason for Councilman Contract responded bers except Councilman LoGrippo, with multiple other initiatives. As part literature circles provide students the At the last council meeting, held on the increase was to make sure the that night but with incorrect infor- who said “the town did have a $14.5- of this overall effort, social-emotional opportunity to discuss “how charac- November 12, Mayor Todisco re- tonnage estimate is not exceeded. mation, Councilman LoGrippo said million surplus at one time, and at learning (SEL) facilitators create ters struggle with and address issues ported the occurrence of 13 new Multiple council members empha- he did not know and Mayor Brindle this point, I just feel we’re punting projects and lessons for students at of inequity, race relations, women’s Covid-19 cases locally. sized the importance of maintaining a did not respond to the email but did to the town council in the future to various age levels. rights, LGBTQ+ rights, civil rights, The mayor had stated previously tight budget. respond to his wife’s email about be responsible for this money.” The district also took part in Inclu- civil disobedience and immigration.” that the 13 new cases had been re- The second reading and public hear- the same issue. The council also passed two gen- sive Schools Week. Students viewed Students also watch films like Selma ported since the October 22 council ing regarding the resolution is sched- “I was really very relieved to hear eral ordinances, No. 2199 and No. and discussed the short film The and write analyses. meeting. She had noted that all of uled for the Thursday, December 10 that the wreaths are going to go up 2200, to amend the town code, re- Present, watched a “This is Cranford” There are other opportunities for Union County and the State of New meeting. in concert with the snowflakes at spectively related to bus stops and video and were treated to daily words students to continue learning about Jersey likewise were seeing a higher In separate business, it was an- this point and that the snowflakes to stop signs. of wisdom announcements. diversity, social injustice and equity rate of Covid-19 cases. nounced that a Union County Com- will continue to be hung up on the The final town council meeting SORA, the district’s electronic li- through elective classes like Holo- All council representatives re- munity Development Block Grant had lampposts through January, Febru- of 2020 will be held Tuesday, De- brary, has a collection of multicultural caust and Genocide studies, Sociol- minded residents that everyone should been awarded to the borough, in the ary as a way to attract local busi- cember 8, at 8 p.m. Residents are and diverse titles, said Brian ogy and Criminal Justice. amount of $395,000 from the state ness,” Mr. Gagliardi said. encouraged to watch via Facebook Heinemann, assistant superintendent Ms. Podbelski is a 36-year veteran for Garwood’s 2021 municipal Mr. Gagliardi said he thought it Live or YouTube and to participate of curriculum and instruction. Other teacher of the Cranford school dis- project. This project consists of re- was “a bad look for our town coun- via Zoom. online resources such as Newsela, trict, whose retirement was approved Election paving and the re-curbing of such cil and mayor that not everyone is TED Talks about multiple perspec- the same evening. “I can honestly say CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 streets as Maple, Hazel and Third on the same page about this infor- Thank You for Your tives and teacher resources also are there is no place I would have rather President Trump specifically, “and Avenues. mation.” available, he said. Some of the titles been than Cranford public schools,” they just went down the line and voted It was reported that this grant was Resident Terry Quinn also called Continued Support that have been added to classroom said Ms. Podbelski. against us.” He said, “no one was the highest Community Block Grant in to talk about the holiday wreath libraries are “Black Brother, Black Board member Brett Dreyer, a looking at what Ted and I had done in awarded to date for Garwood and lights. He said he wanted the town of Local Journalism Brother” by Jewell Parker Rhodes, former student of Ms. Podbelski, said town,” adding that he had spoken to will cover 74 percent of the entire bill to replace irreparable wreath lights goleader.com/subscriber “Iqbal” by Francesco D’Adama and that the teacher had a lasting impact many Democratic voters in town dur- for the project. with new wreaths instead of snow- the graphic novel “When Stars are on his life and that he still remembers ing the campaign who told the mayor It was announced that a virtual tree- flakes because the town tradition- Scattered” by Victoria Jamieson. Mr. many of the lessons from her class 30 they supported what he was doing but lighting event with a visit from Santa ally used wreath lights. He also said, Heinemann also mentioned the book years ago. Cranford Education Asso- could not vote for any Republicans is scheduled for this Saturday, No- “when it comes down to it, we’ve all “Seedfolks,” which addresses respect ciation President Rich Hurley, who this year. vember 28. It was noted that the bor- been through so much, and the Closure for cultures and belief systems and worked with Ms. Podbelski in the Praising what he called the “amaz- ough also will conduct a Toys for Tots Westfield comeback is a lot stron- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 inclusivity. high school for 20 years, said she ing” voter turnout this year, the mayor drive and will accept letters to Santa ger than any snowflake.” Elementary classes use read-alouds would be missed by the staff as well. said residents “hired me in 2016 and at the municipal building. Mayor Brindle responded to these more effectively and empathize with such as “It’s Okay to be Different” by “Your impact goes way beyond your fired me in 2020, so now I’m looking The next Garwood Council meet- remarks at the conclusion of the parents who needed to scramble to Todd Parr, “Something Happened in students,” Superintendent Scott for my next adventure.” He wished ing is scheduled for Thursday, De- public-comment portion of the find childcare in under 24 hours. Our Town” by Marianne Celano, Rubin, Ed.D., told Ms. Podbelski. Mr. Losardo and the Democrats “all cember 10 at 7:15 p.m. meeting. She said the Westfield 300 Others, such as vocal critic Marietta Collins and Ann Hazzard “We are very fortunate to have had the luck in the world” while pledging Committee opted for the snowflake Danielle Wildstein, recent BOE can- and “The World Needs More Purple you these many years.” to work with them. “Go do good for theme to keep the town vibrant for didate Dr. David Levine and local People” by Kristen Bell and Ben- The next meeting of the BOE will Scotch Plains,” he said. the entire winter, not just the holi- pediatrician Dr. Sharon Filler, ques- jamin Hart. Kindergarten through be on Monday, December 14. Mr. Losardo’s election sets up a days. But, Councilwoman Dawn tioned the decision. Dr. Filler said fifth-grade students will learn more special election a year from now. He Mackey said, residents will “see states that have a high positivity about cultural celebrations and holi- will vacate his council seat to assume Christmas is well-represented” in rate (around 20 to 40 percent) have days, accepting differences and toler- the mayoral chair and create a va- the decorations. a 0.15-percent transmission rate in Town Hall cancy on the governing body that will “People are dying around here, schools. “We need to stop looking CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 be filled by an appointment made by people are in the freaking hospital, at community spread and start fo- Support Local Journalism! the local Democratic Party. That indi- we’ve got people who can’t gather cusing on school transmission,” said goleader.com/subscriber — which will be sold for develop- vidual will remain in that seat until a at Thanksgiving, and this is how Dr. Filler. ment — along with large amounts special election is held next Novem- people are spending their time?” Speakers also requested specif- of property-tax revenue that is ex- ber to fill out the remaining year of Mayor Brindle said. “We’re trying ics as to when schools could re- pected to flow into township cof- Mr. Losardo’s four-year council term to do something for the benefit of open, especially if they can be fers from two new housing devel- that expires at the end of 2022. our businesses downtown and this opened earlier than January 19. Dr. opments at the Parker Gardens and is what people are arguing about? Mast said she did not have any pre- Bowcraft Amusement Park sites will What a privilege.” cise metrics but needed to see the help greatly in the library financing Councilman LoGrippo asked the positivity rates return to a moderate effort. mayor who she was talking to, but level for a period of time. The mayor expects further details she was on mute when she re- Board member Amy Winkler ac- to be discussed at the downtown sponded. “Maybe (you) could have knowledged that everyone feels the redevelopment committee’s meeting donated the money that was spent stress of the current situation and on Wednesday, December 9. on decorations to people who could urged the community to be positive have utilized it,” Councilman for the children because they will LoGrippo said. reflect the emotions of those around “Mark, seriously. 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PUBLICATION Thomas Joseph Mullen, Jr. John A. ‘Chick’ Miller, Beloved Photographer, Sailor, Poet – Obituaries – Husband, Father and Grandfather Thomas Mullen of Westfield racing Comets and his 24’ sloop, Phyllis Anderson, Formerly of Westfield; John A. “Chick” Miller, 94, a life- Martin Wallberg Post No. 3 of the passed away suddenly on Sunday, “Blue Moon,” along with his favor- long resident of Westfield, passed American Legion, Westfield, and the November 15, with his loving wife, ite first mate, his beautiful wife, Devoted to Family and Community away at his home early on Monday, Mountainside Rotary Club. An avid Lorraine, at his side. He lived a long Lorraine. November 16, 2020. He was the son sports fan, Chick competed in the and wonderful life full of laughter Tom enjoyed skiing in New En- Phyllis Q. Anderson passed away through Women’s Fellowship and of the late Adam and Eleanor (née Senior Olympics, where he played and love, famous for gland, Canada and out on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at choir, and with her husband, Probasco) Miller. first base on the baseball his tremendous sense west with his family home, surrounded by her loving chil- founded the church’s handbell choir. Chick was a 1943 team. of humor and colorful well into his 70s. dren. The daughter of Neal and Together they also founded and graduate of Westfield He is survived by his storytelling. Along with Lorraine, Katharine Quimby, Phyllis was born acted in the Westminster Follies for High School, where he let- wife, Marjorie Jane (née He was born at his he traveled exten- in Newark, N.J., on May five years, which raised tered in sports, especially Morton) Miller; his daugh- family home on Water sively throughout Eu- 18, 1923. She moved with funds for the church and baseball. He was selected ters, Carol Sica and her Street in Perth Amboy, rope and celebrated her family between New highlighted talented by the Boston Red Sox, husband, Steven, and on Groundhog Day his 85th birthday by Jersey and New York State, members of the commu- but was soon drafted into Nancy Johnson and her 1927. Known to his taking his entire fam- before they settled in West nity. She also enjoyed the U.S. Army during husband, Raymond; his friends as “Moon,” he ily on a trip to Italy. Orange, N.J. volunteering at the World War II, where he son, John A. Miller, and enjoyed an idyllic A member of the As a teen, Phyllis was Westminster Center served in Italy. his wife, Debra; five childhood sailing in Watchung Valley Play- active in the St. Cloud School and the Recycle Chick was retired from grandchildren and seven Raritan Bay on his ers, Tom’s comedic Presbyterian Church Center. the U.S. Postal Service, great-grandchildren. uncle’s schooner, Thomas Joseph Mullen, Jr. sensibilities were evi- youth group and choir, Phyllis was a board working in the Westfield Chick’s visitation will “Maid of Perth,” wa- dent in his portrayal where courtship with her member emeritus of Post Office, and later the John “Chick” Miller begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, ter-skiing and all kinds of antics on of Andrew Carnes in Oklahoma!, future husband, Henry Westminster Cares, a Mountainside Post Office, November 20, 2020, at and off the water with his brother, Herbie in Stalag 17 and Murray- (Hank) Anderson, be- non-profit organization where he was the acting supervisor. Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Jimmy; cousin, Louis Booz, and the-Cop in The Odd Couple. A har- gan. She and Hank were serving the local senior Following retirement, Chick worked Street, Westfield, where his funeral friends known as the “River Rats.” monica virtuoso, Tom regaled married in that same population. Delivering as a school crossing guard for more service will follow at 11 a.m. Friday. Mr. Mullen is a 1945 graduate of friends, family and cruise ship au- church on June 14, 1947, Phyllis Q. Anderson Meals on Wheels to than 20 years on North Avenue and Interment with military honors will Perth Amboy High School, where diences by playing the instrument and enjoyed 64 wonder- those in need since 1988, Tuttle Parkway. be at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. he was the school photographer and out of two orifices. ful years together. she later rode along the route with He was a member of the First Bap- Please go to grayfuneralhomes.com one of the stars of the track team Tom enjoyed writing poetry and Phyllis graduated in 1943 with a her son Don until as recently as two tist Church in Westfield, the Westfield to offer condolences. running the quarter-and-a-half-mile observations of nature and the world teaching degree from Mary Washing- weeks before her death. Her family Historical Society’s 300 Club, the November 26, 2020 distances. He also participated in around him. He called it “Poetry ton College in Fredericksburg, Va. At is so grateful for the caring support the prestigious Penn Relays. with a Twist.” In one, he pondered the age of 20 she began teaching the organization and its members Mr. Mullen served in the U.S. whether the sandpipers on the beach elementary school in Morris Plains, gave to their mother in her last years. Matilda L. Molocznik, 93, Longtime Army in World War II with the 177th “knew each other.” N.J., and later in West Orange, N.J. Among Phyllis’ many hobbies and Military Police Company in Livorno Tom was “Pop-pop” to six grand- She retired in 1948 to begin raising interests were antique collecting, Resident, Owned Towne Barber Shop and Naples, Italy. He was later as- children, Karr Thomas and her family, living first in West Orange chair caning, quilting, sewing, ar- Mrs. Matilda Lorraine Molocznik cruised on Facebook, read her signed as Regimental Photographer Madeline Mullen, Lucy Moon and moving to Westfield, N.J., in chery, jigsaw and crossword passed away peacefully on Monday, kindle, and searched on Google like with the 350th Infantry Regiment Fitzsimons, Mackenzie, Mollie and 1952. puzzles, bridge and board games, November 16, 2020, at an FBI agent. In her 88th Division in Tarcento, Italy, Maegan Wood. He is also survived Phyllis was devoted to her commu- and she was an avid Mets and Patri- her home in Westfield. younger years, Mattie where he photographed the people by his wife, Lorraine, of 67 years; nity and to her growing family. She ots fan. Somehow she managed to She was 93 years old. was a 260 bowler and and beauty of northern Italy as well daughters, Colleen Fitzsimons and served in various roles at The Presby- coordinate many camping trips, Born in Hamtramck, an avid knitter and as General Eisenhower during his her husband, Jeff, and Laurie Wood terian Church in Westfield, as a Youth eventually fitting all 11 family mem- Michigan, to Peter and quilter. visit to the region. and her husband, Craig, and his Chairman and driver for the local Red bers into one tent! She organized Aniela Kudla, Matilda Matilda Molocznik He graduated from Rutgers in daughter-in-law, Hillary Mullen. He Cross, a Girl Scout leader, a driver for countless family reunions and al- grew up in Elizabeth, was predeceased by her 1951 and earned a Master’s Degree is predeceased by his parents, Meals on Wheels, and was one of the ways remembered important occa- N.J. Upon marrying husband, John, in in Education from NYU in 1957. In Madeline Rasmussen Mullen and original docents and cooks for the sions with a card or phone call to John Molocznik in 2002, and by her son, the ’50s Mr. Mullen taught Biology Thomas Joseph Mullen; his brother, Miller-Cory House Museum in friends and family. 1952, she moved to John Peter, in 2013. and Science at Keyport and James, and his son, Patrick. A me- Westfield. She was an avid cheer- Phyllis is survived by eight of her Westfield and lived She is survived by Piscataway High Schools. He later morial celebration of his life will leader for all nine of her children’s children, Sue Gioulis, Don Ander- there until her death. her daughters, Jane, became the Audio-Visual Director take place at a later date. activities, sports and interests! son, Wendy Schoenemann, Jill Her husband, John, Lorraine and Suzanne, for Westfield Public Schools, where Many former Westfield Elementary Music was a lifelong love of Kimber, Jennifer Anderson, John was the owner of Towne as well as eight grand- he worked for over 30 years until School students may remember his Phyllis’. She played baritone horn in Anderson, Heidi Anderson and Barber Shop, and children and five great- his retirement. He lived in his home creative, comical and now prophetic both her high school marching band Bonnie Anderson, as well as 10 Mattie managed his Matilda L. Molocznik grandchildren. Mattie in Westfield since 1962. messages at the end of the monthly and while at college and later with grandchildren and 13 great-grand- books meticulously un- loved and adored her A skilled and passionate sailor, music assembly recordings: “This is the Grafton Brass Band in Vermont. children. She is immensely missed til his death in 2002. At 93 years of grand and great-grandchildren. Tom was a lifelong member of the end of the tape, please rewind.” In her early 20s she organized a by everyone. She was predeceased age, Mattie played computer games, November 26, 2020 Raritan Yacht Club in Perth Amboy, November 26, 2020 singing trio with her sister and cousin, by her husband, Hank; her sister, performing for military servicemen Priscilla Wilson; her daughter, Flemming Gillesberg Mrs. Joyce Maxwell Subjack, Loved in New Jersey during World War II. Melanie DeLonge, and her grand- Throughout the years she sang with daughter, Greta Schoenemann. 1928 — 2020 Family, Animals and Antiques various groups, including church A celebration of Phyllis’ life will choirs, the Chansonettes of Westfield be held in the Spring of 2021. Me- Flemming Gillesberg died peace- Flemming became a naturalized citi- Joyce Maxwell Subjack quietly Paul Episcopal Church in Surry, Va., and barbershop quartets and was a morial contributions may be made fully in his sleep at BrightView Se- zen in 1962, and worked for nearly and unexpectedly passed to her for the past two decades. She and member of the Presbyterian Church to the First Congregational Church nior Living in Warren, N.J., on Satur- three decades in international sales heavenly reward in her sleep on husband Bill worked as antique Handbell Choir. of Westminster, Vt., or to day, November 14, just two weeks for Tenney Engineering in Spring- Monday, November 16, 2020, at show dealers with Neverbird An- After retiring to Vermont, she be- Westminster Cares, Inc. in shy of his 92nd birthday. field. He enjoyed tennis, opera, salty the age of 74. tiques, specializing in needlework came very active in the Westminster Westminster, Vt. He was a native of Hellerup, Den- licorice, and vigorous philosophical Joyce was born in samplers and rare First Congregational Church November 26, 2020 mark and, as a young debate. Liverpool, England, to autographed letters and man, lived for five years He is survived by his the late John Henry Max- documents. Vivian Phillips, Former under German occupa- daughters, Carol well and Isabelle Can- Joyce loved the tion during World War Gillesberg of Warren, non. Arriving in the weather, gathering for II. After the war, he ful- Anne-Marie Gillesberg United States at age holidays with family Resident of Cranford filled his compulsory of Cape May, and Linda seven, she and her family (Christmas was her fa- Vivian Phillips of Guilford, She enjoyed music, reading biog- military service in the Lawrence, son-in-law, settled in South Amboy, vorite), and making Conn., formerly of Cranford, New raphies of Hollywood personalities, Royal Danish Navy, and Len Lawrence, and New Jersey. She gradu- family recipes that had Jersey, passed away on Thursday, crossword puzzles, going to Broad- then pursued a career in granddaughter, ated from Drew Univer- been passed down November 19, at way shows, movies and business. He came to Katherine Mae sity with a Bachelor of through the genera- Gladeview Healthcare live performances, trav- the United States on an Westmoreland, of Yelm, Arts in Psychology, and tions, like Placek. She Center, Old Saybrook, eling and working in her exchange visa in 1953, Wash. Survivors also in- continued her education loved animals and at the age of 94 years. yard. Vivian’s family and worked at the G. clude his sister, Aase to earn a teaching certifi- leaves behind a talking Vivian was born in wishes to thank the staff Fox & Co. department Marthinussen of pet cockatoo, and caregivers of cate in Early Childhood Joyce Maxwell Subjack Manhattan, N.Y., on June store in Hartford, Conn. Flemming Gillesberg Dyssegaard, Denmark; Education. Schmoozie. Teddy 17, 1926, daughter of the Gladeview Nursing Cen- Before returning home his extended Danish Joyce was known to all as a gentle bears always made her smile. late Rachel and Gabriel ter for their loving care. to Denmark, he em- family of nieces and soul who dearly loved her husband Joyce was loved by so many and Isaacson. Loving mother Burial services were barked on a cross-country road trip to nephews, and his former wife, of 54 years, Bill Subjack. She cher- emanated light and love with a self- of Emily Phillips (the late held privately in Cedar see for himself the vast beauty of Katherine Fletcher of Lacey, Wash. ished her three children, Jenny less and generous nature. She will be Salvatore Capaccio) of Park Cemetery in America. The memories of that jour- At the end of his life, Flemming Piezas (Josh) of Cranford, N.J., dearly missed. Guilford and Paul Paramus, N.J., on Mon- ney stayed with him for the rest of his struggled with dementia, but never Christine Davis (Robert) of High- A Celebration of Life Service for Phillips (Kathryn day, November 23, life, and inspired his deep love of lost his courtly European charm nor land Park, Ill., and Bill Subjack, Jr. Mrs. Joyce M. Subjack was held on Jennings) of Half Moon 2020. Due to restrictions nature and commitment to conserva- his kind and gracious spirit. (Taylor) of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Thursday, November 19, 2020, at 1 Bay, Calif., she is also of the pandemic, there tion. Cremation was private. Donations and her four grandchildren, Max p.m., at the family residence, with survived by four grand- Vivian Phillips will be a Shivah Minyan His trip concluded in San Fran- in Flemming’s memory can be made and Benjamin Piezas and Isabel and the Reverend Jim Browder III offi- children, Sonny and via Zoom on Wednes- cisco, where he met Katherine to Compassion & Choices at Linnea Davis. ciating. The service was private. Annabella Capaccio and Joanna and day, November 25, 2020, at 4 p.m. Swanson and the trajectory of his life www.compassionandchoices.org. The family lived in Harrisonburg, Professional services have been Alanna Phillips. She was prede- Anyone interested in attending, changed. They married in her home- Funeral arrangements were under Va., Westfield, N.J., and Surry, Va. entrusted to the staff of the J.L. ceased by her two brothers, David please contact her daughter, Emily town of Montclair, N.J., in 1957, and the direction of Higgins Home for Joyce was an active member of St. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establish- and Jack Isaacson. Phillips. In lieu of flowers, memo- ultimately settled in Westfield, where Funerals in Watchung, N.J. ment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Pe- After raising her family, she at- rial contributions may be made to St. they raised their three daughters. November 26, 2020 tersburg, Virginia 23803, Rev. Jef- tended college and received her Labre Indian School at Honor Your frey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Direc- Associate’s Degree at Union College www.stlabre.org or the World Wild- Sarah E. ‘Sally’ Dubois Moberg, tor, (804) 732-5959. Online condo- and then went on for a Bachelor’s life Fund at www.worldwildlife.org. Loved One lences may be registered at Degree at Kean University. Vivian Arrangements are in care of the www.jldodsonandsons.com “Our then enjoyed many years in a reward- Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Beloved Mother and Grandmother goleader.com/obits Family Servicing Your Family.” ing career as a Recreational Geron- Street, Guilford. To share a memory Sarah Elizabeth “Sally” Dubois daughter, Reverend Sarah Seivard November 26, 2020 tologist. She would say that being or leave condolences, visit Moberg, 92, entered into the lov- Colvin of Asheville, N.C.; sister, around the older population kept her www.guilfordfuneralhome.com. ing hands of her Creator on Satur- Mary Jane Preiser of Whiting, N.J.; young. November 26, 2020 day, November 14, 2020, at Giv- grandchildren, Steven Seivard, Jef- 16% Auto Rate Decrease ens Highland Farms in Black frey Seivard, Gregory Colvin, Leonard Cherensky, 91, Longtime Mountain, N.C. Christopher Colvin, Emily Colvin, Celebrating Our 30th Year! Sally was born in West Orange, Benjamin Colvin and Molly N.J., on November 21, 1927 to the Colvin; nine loved great-grandchil- Westfield Resident, Shoe Store Owner late Leroy Irving Dubois and dren and loved nieces, nephews Leonard Cherensky, father to capacity for kindness. He loved tak- Gwendolyn Waters Miller Dubois. and cousins. Adam and Joanna Cherensky, grand- ing drives and exploring Los Ange- She is preceded in death by her Due to Covid, the family will be father to grandson Zachary and les after moving there almost two husband, Edgar E. Moberg, and pre- holding a service in the spring or granddaughter Wilder, husband of years ago, to be closer to his grown vious husband, Louis L. Seivard. summer of 2021. She will be bur- Marcy Cherensky (who passed in children. And he grew to become a Sally attended Kimberley Academy ied at Mount Hebron Cemetery in 2018), lover of Frank Sinatra, Ella cat lover during decades living with in Montclair, N.J., West Orange Montclair, N.J. Fitzgerald and The Mets, passed a quintessential cat lover, Marcy. High, and Green Mountain College Memorials can be made to Giv- away in Los Angeles from the Leonard lived a full life of two in Vermont. She was a mother and ens Highland Farms in her memory. coronavirus in November at the age careers, two children, one marriage homemaker, enjoying gardening, Sally’s family has gratitude for of 91. of 40+ years and many summers in gourmet cooking, fashion and art. her life, love, her appreciation of Everybody who knew him — as a western Massachusetts in the Berk- She taught riding at Montclair family, friends, nature, faith, beauty longtime shoe store owner, col- shires, listening to classical music Riding Club. Living in Westfield, and spirit. Special thanks to the leagues at Union County, synagogue at Tanglewood. Most of all, Leonard N.J., for 60 years, she worshipped staff of Givens Highland Farms for members, neighbors and friends, made sure his children knew that he as a Presbyterian and later at the their comforting love and care. and most recently fellow residents loved them and that he loved being United Church of Christ in Condolences can be expressed in assisted living — loved him. our Dad. He was a gem to all who Plainfield, N.J. to the family at Leonard’s clever and sly sense of knew him. He will be sorely missed. Surviving Sally is her son, Louis www.ashevilleareaalternative.com. humor was only surpassed by his November 26, 2020 Dubois Seivard of Powhatan, Va.; November 26, 2020

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Financial assistance is available significant increase in Covid case they are checked in as per American overwhelming sense of generosity and for membership and various programs. counts in the region and out of con- Library Association guidelines. cern for the safety of the community The library is not accepting any Named Bowdoin Scholars and the library staff. donated materials at this time. Interli- BRUNSWICK, Me. — Bowdoin ship in Phi Beta Kappa. He is pursu- The library will be closed Thurs- brary loan (ILL) is still available. Any Garwood Library Highlights College held its annual Sarah and ing a major in economics and math- day and Friday, November 26 and 27, Westfield residents who do not yet James Bowdoin Day ceremony vir- ematics and a minor in German. for the Thanksgiving holiday. have a library card can visit the library’s Hours, December Activities tually on October 23 to honor those Colleen McAloon of Curbside service hours will be Mon- website at wmlnj.org and complete the undergraduates who have distin- Mountainside is a member of the day through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 form on the Get a Card page. A library GARWOOD — The Garwood Pub- to children in grades 1 to 6. To regis- guished themselves with excellence Bowdoin College Class of 2023. p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to card will be mailed to the requester. lic Library is now open to the commu- ter for the class, call the library at in scholarship. 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The library will place its The following local residents are online at Bowdoin.edu and follow process for reserving books (placing on the YouTube icon on the library’s of email. Social distancing and masks holiday backdrop outside along with among the newest Sarah and James the college on Facebook, Twitter a hold) is demonstrated on the library’s website. Other program information are required. Curbside service also is a cardboard Santa for photo opportu- Bowdoin Scholars: and Instagram. YouTube video site. can be found on the library’s website available when the library is open. The nities. Participants can grab a take- Connor Fitch of Cranford, a Book The Sarah and James Bowdoin When returning materials, patrons and the library’s Facebook page, library will be closed December 24, away picture frame craft on their way Award winner, is a member of the Scholar designation honors James should use Door 7 to the library, which facebook.com/wmlnj. 25 and 31 for the holidays. home. Registration is required and Bowdoin College Class of 2021 and Bowdoin III and his wife, Sarah. In collaboration with Mad Science limited to 12 families per Saturday. has been nominated for member- James Bowdoin III was the earliest and Image Arts Academy, the library On Monday, December 7, local au- patron of the college and was in- will present the Art of Conservation thor Laura Sassi will join second and Library Trustees strumental in its founding. Sarah on Wednesdays, December 2, 9 and third graders via Zoom. She will share Bowdoin also gave many gifts to 16, at 3:30 p.m. Participants will learn her picture book “Love Is Kind,” re- Post Meeting Date the college, including most of the about endangered animals, then ex- cently published in Spanish. It cel- GARWOOD — A meeting of the Bowdoin family portraits in the col- periment with a variety of art tech- ebrates the bond kids have with their Garwood Public Library Board of lection of the Bowdoin College niques to create animal-inspired art grandparents and the many forms love Trustees will take place on Wednes- Museum of Art. projects, from a frog painting to polar and happiness can take. Ms. Sassi will day, December 2, at 7:30 p.m., in the Further information about Sarah bear sculptures. The program is open read the story in English and highlight library. This meeting is open to the and James Bowdoin Day 2020 can some key Spanish phrases. Signed and public. Masks and social distancing be found at bowdoin.edu/events/ Project Graduation personalized copies of “Love Is Kind” are required. The library is located at family-weekend/sarah-and-james- also will be available for purchase. 411 Third Avenue, Garwood. bowdoin-dayhtml. Sets Wonderland Tour Virtual Kid’s Craft will be featured CRANFORD — Cranford High on Tuesday, December 8, at 3 p.m. School Project Graduation 2021 will Participants may pick up supplies present a Winter Wonderland Tour of from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. that day. A craft the Town on Friday and Saturday, tutorial will appear on Facebook Pre- December 4 and 5, from 5 to 9 p.m. miere on the library’s Facebook page The tour will feature themed displays, on December 8 at 3 p.m. The video twinkling lights and festive decora- will be available for viewing thereaf- tions. Members of the community are ter. Registration is required and is invited to follow the map through limited to 15 participants. To sign up, AVID GARDENERS...Jeanette Pelikan, left, and Kay Cross of the Rake and Hoe Cranford and enjoy the sights and visit the library website’s events cal- Garden Club of Westfield spruce up the community garden on the north side of the sounds of the season. endar or call the library. Westfield Train Station. Richard Pelikan also joined in the endeavor. The price per car is $25 and in- Zoom Lego continues on Thurs- cludes a map of decorated houses, days, December 3, 10 and 17, at 3:30 one bag of popcorn, two cups of hot p.m. A new build will be featured each Rake and Hoe Members cocoa (additional concessions avail- week. Participants can sign up on the able for purchase), a raffle prize entry calendar section of the library website and a special holiday letter. or by calling the library. The Zoom Clean Train Station Garden Donations of canned/boxed goods link will be sent to them by email. WESTFIELD — Despite the ing cleanups and maintaining ap- and paper products will be collected Virtual Adult Craft will be offered pandemic, a masked trio of mem- propriate plantings. During the year, to benefit Cranford Family Care. on Tuesday, December 15. Partici- bers of the Rake and Hoe Garden members of the club also maintain This is a Covid-compliant event pants can pick up their craft supplies Club of Westfield got together community gardens at Shadowlawn, with staggered start times. To register from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. that day. A slide October 15 to clean up the commu- the Miller-Cory House Museum and for a start time slot, go to tinyurl.com/ show tutorial will appear on Facebook nity garden at the north side of the the Claire Brownell Wildflower Gar- CHSPG21WWRegistration. Pay- Premiere on the library’s Facebook Westfield Train Station. den at the Westfield Historical ment can be made via Venmo page on December 15 at 3 p.m. The The activity was led by Kay Cross Society’s Reeve History and Cul- @CHSPG2021 or with a check made video will be available for viewing and supported by husband-and-wife tural Resource Center. payable to CHS PTSA Project Gradu- thereafter. Registration is required and team Jeanette and Richard Pelikan. The garden at Shadowlawn includes ation and mailed to CHS PTSA PG21, is limited to 10 participants. To sign Ms. Cross provides horticultural a Butterfly Garden which is designed Winter Wonderland, 38 Roselle Av- up, visit the library website’s events oversight of the garden by organiz- to provide a nurturing habitat for but- enue, Cranford, N.J. 07016. calendar or call the library. terflies and other pollinators. This section of the garden is maintained by $5(<28',925&,1*"',925&('" Coming This May the Rake and Hoe Juniors. All the gardens are open to the public. +$67+(&2521$9,586&$86('$68%67$17,$/ Our 49th The Rake and Hoe Garden Club is &+$1*(,1<285),1$1&,$/ &,5&8067$1&(6" affiliated with the Garden Club of New Annual Edition Jersey and the National Garden Clubs, ,IVRFDOOWKH)DPLO\/DZ'HSDUWPHQWRI'XJKL+HZLW 'RPDOHZVNL3&IRU Inc. 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Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 re-election as Union County Clerk. the normal sense, I was doing the job The county had one of the highest you elected me to — organizing the guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 vidual. If you get three – word expert. If turnouts in its history of Presidential hand collection and distribution of 70 you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at elections, more than 76 percent of different ballot versions for 340,000 free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 voters voted. What makes this such as vote-by-mail ballots. All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Gale Force Media, L.L.C. astonishing feat is that it occurred You re-elected me with the largest come from the board game Diction during a worldwide pandemic and plurality of any candidate in the Deception. Suzette F. Stalker Lauren S. Barr Jeff Gruman slowdown of the USPS when voters county, and I am very grateful for Answers to last week’s arcane words. COMMUNITY EDITOR PUBLISHER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SALES MANAGER were mandated to vote by mail, a your support as well as the dedicated 1. Orcus – The lower world; Hades Robert P. Connelly David B. Corbin Kim Prata process that few voters were ac- and committed work ethic of my great 2. Hirundine – Relating to the swal- BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER MANAGING EDITOR & SPORTS EDITOR PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE quainted with. staff, who worked tirelessly. Be as- lows (birds) As the office designated to design sured I will continue to bring my 3. Sillon – A defense built in a wide ditch SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe ballots — both machine and vote-by- talent and experience to the job in my 4. Chiliad – A thousand of anything One-year – $40 • Two-year – $75 • Three-year – $110 mail — and distribute same, my of- new term. fice was pro-active in pursuing a multi- The challenges of this year brought ROYNE phased education campaign on how out the best in our citizens, and they 1. To bite or gnaw to vote by mail. We increased hours of stepped up to vote, helping to keep 2. A small stone; pebble 3. Of royalty; royal Giving Thanks For Our Kids: They Rock! operation, provided informational our democracy strong and vital. Be 4. Mean; nasty videos and written materials, spoke at well and happy holidays. LAGOSTOMA dozens of community zoom meetings 1. Sluggishness; lethargy A meditative practice can anchor rating mindfulness practice into her and designed newspaper and TV ads Joanne Rajoppi 2. In music, denoting passages to be By PATRICIA STECKLER, Ph.D. to get the message out. Union County Clerk rendered in a mournful manner and SAMARA USELOFF us in the here-and-now and inject daily life for the last two years. 3. Speech impediment; slurring Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times long-lasting benefits into life. When ‘When I started meditating, I learned 4. Harelip As we celebrate this season of people meditate, stress levels lower, that I needed to lean into uncom- Kean Congratulates CUDGEL 1. A short, thick stick of wood used as thanks, I dedicate this week’s col- focus improves and kindness in- fortable things,’ said the student. Malinowski on Win a weapon umn to our kids, all of them, young creases. ‘For me, meditation is not about 2. To ridicule; prod or older, here or far. Our children The use of meditation apps has emptying my mind of thoughts; it’s 3. To delude by flattery The votes have been counted in NJ- country right now. Our nation and the 4. To nestle or draw close for comfort make holidays joyful. They stimu- spiked during the Coronavirus pan- about acknowledging those 7, and Tom Malinowski has won this people of this Congressional district LEGERDEMAIN late the best in us, reminding us demic. The Washington Post re- thoughts and feelings – whether election. need to look forward. 1. Gracefulness; flowing what matters most in life. Let’s ported that downloads for mindful- they be good, bad or neutral – as Congressman Malinowski has my I am proud of the campaign we ran 2. The holdings of a Scottish laird or ness apps increased by 25 percent they come up in the moment.’ congratulations and my commitment and incredibly thankful for all of our landowner toast our kids while we share tur- for a bipartisan partnership in my supporters. I am overwhelmed by the 3. Pertaining to forests; heavily wooded key, cranberries, stuffing, sweet during the week of March 29 com- Meditation puts her more at ease capacity in the New Jersey Senate as amount of time, energy and resources areas potatoes (curried, in my home) and pared to weekly averages in Janu- and enables her to be her most we both continue to represent New that were invested into my campaign. 4. Sleight of hand or trickery apple and pumpkin pie. ary and February. Downloads of authentic self. ‘My favorite thing Jersey in difficult times. Rhonda and I will be forever grateful I especially thank Westfield High Headspace, Calm and Ten Percent about meditation is learning to sa- The one percent margin between for your generosity, support and Letters to the Editor Happier are surging. vor life’s little moments and get out Rep. Malinowski and myself demon- friendship. School student Samara Useloff, who strates the desire for strong leadership, The Deadline is Monday 9 AM wrote this thoughtful and helpful New York Governor Andrew of my own way,’ said the WHS but also for the need to find bipartisan Tom Kean, Jr. for publication on the coming essay, excerpted here. Samara re- Cuomo teamed up with Headspace junior. solutions to the challenges facing our Westfield Thursday. The size limit is 200- minds us how resilient and knowl- to offer free meditation and mindful- Although meditation won’t com- 500 words. edgeable our kids can be: ness guidance. ‘For individuals who pletely erase the hardships of the Using Mindfulness to Cope With are isolated, it is important to have Coronavirus, it can ease our minds It’s Time to Close the Schools All The News a Global Pandemic tools to use for coping,” said Sarah and help us tackle the worries that “Breathe in. Feel your lungs ex- Kuriakose, a New York psycholo- come with this hard-hitting pan- Says Westfield Resident pand as they fill with air. Breathe gist in this initiative. ‘We know that demic.” meditation and mindfulness can have Thanks, Samara, and happy Thank you again for allowing me to WHS has been closed for weeks.) out. Feel your body soften as you speak at the most recent BOE meet- All the schools have shared staff gently close your eyes. You are now positive effects when regularly prac- Thanksgiving to all of you, dear ing. As I stated, I am a concerned members who work in more than one on your way to a meditative state. ticed for a few minutes a day.’ readers! parent, who has already pulled my school and therefore with numerous www.goleader.com For many, Covid-19 profoundly Many organizations offer medi- Share your Thanksgiving or medi- kids from hybrid school, but I remain groups of students. altered their emotional landscape. tation programs. In Westfield, tative experiences with The concerned about the health and well- Given the NJDOH guidance refer- Letters to Temple Emanu-El organized a Westfield Leader and The Times by being of the students and workers in enced above and Westfield Regional People feel the effects daily, causing Westfield schools. As I’m sure you’re Health Department Director Meg the Editor a dramatic increase in depression meditation service during the High writing “Gratitude” in the subject aware, the New Jersey Department of Avallone’s statement during the No- and anxiety. People have turned to Holy Days, focusing on healing the line and emailing Health Covid-19 Activity Level Re- vember 10, 2020, Westfield Town St. Joseph’s Center meditation to incorporate positivity mind, body and spirit. [email protected] or port now lists our region as High Council Meeting that many people in and clarity into their daily lives. A WHS junior has been incorpo- [email protected]. (https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/docu- our community do not cooperate with Offers Thanks ments/topics/NCOV/ contact tracers, it is reasonable to Beloved neighbors, you have done COVID_19_Report_Week_46.pdf). conclude that our schools are no it again. We are beyond thankful to all Educator’s Corner: Practicing Gratitude Per the NJDOH Covid-19 Public longer safe for students or staff. It is of you. Thanks to your generosity, Health Recommendations for Local time to close the schools. our food pantry has been stocked and By JENNIFER GLACKIN portant and (dare I say) happy (Cue 80s sitcom music here…). Health Departments for K-12 Schools, While families have a choice to restocked over and over with dona- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times moments taking place simulta- 4. Talk – If making the time to it is recommended that keep their children at home to learn tions from the greater Westfield com- This week seems like a good neously. write it out seems overwhelming, districts:(https://www.state.nj.us/ full remote, our beloved teachers and munity, and we have been able to health/cd/documents/topics/NCOV/ school workers do not have this share that food with over 700 house- one to focus on gratitude, not only Here are some ways to practice talk about it! Meals are a good Recommendations choice. My oldest child is in 7th grade holds this week. Please know that because of Thanksgiving, but be- gratitude even after Thanksgiv- time to do this – whichever meal ForLocalHealthDepts_K12Schools.pdf) and my youngest is in 3rd – which every item and every dollar that you cause the rise in cases and uncer- ing is over: your family shares most. 1. Consider implementing fully re- means our family has been a part of donate is even more appreciated dur- tainty of schools opening and clos- 1. Gratitude Journal – Older 5. ABCs of Gratitude – Use the mote learning. the Tamaques School community for ing this challenging economic time. ing, are bound to add stress to an children and teenagers can use premise of “Going on a Picnic” 2. Restrict activities that involve seven years and our kids view many Our center is simply a bridge that interaction with multiple cohorts. of the teachers as part of our extended connects what is needed to those that already stressful time of year. lined paper. Younger ones can (“I’m going on a picnic and I’m As you know, Lincoln School mixes family. We love and care for our teach- need it, and you are all part of our What does gratitude have to do draw a picture then write a few bringing apples, blanket, carrots, students from various kindergarten ers and other school workers; it is support system. with education? Quite a lot. Re- words or tell a grown-up what etc.”). One at a time, players add classes during the “Wrap” portion of time to safeguard the health and safety We especially thank our friends at search has shown that students they drew about. (I once did a the next item from the alphabet the school day. of these workers. Vicki’s Diner. Despite the financial who regularly practice gratitude similar project with preschoolers while repeating the items said At the middle and high schools, challenges of this year, they still made hybrid students change classes numer- Lee Schaefer their annual donation of over 40 tur- have a more positive outlook over- for my graduate degree, so it can before. Modify the game with ous times per day. (Though, of course, Westfield keys and trimmings. all and achieve higher grades than be done at a variety of ages!) thankful things (It’s Friday, and All of us at St. Joseph’s wish you a those who don’t. 2. Gratitude Jar or Box – This I’m thankful for alarm clock, healthy and happy Thanksgiving. In an “ever-changing” world can be a family activity. Everyone breakfast, cousins, etc). Test your Westfield Resident Offers plagued by “Covid fatigue,” we can write something they are memory and cooperate to get to Bernadette Murphy are all tired. Tired of feeling thankful for on a strip of paper the end! Leaf Collection Warning Director cooped up, tired of wearing masks, and add it to a jar. You can share 6. Make a Collage – Pictures, tired of restrictions, the worsen- the writings or mark the jar with a stickers or stamps can create a Last year on November 20, 2019, Town of Westfield, do the following Support Local Journalism! ing news, missing friends, etc. marker or string at the end of each beautiful visual. my driveway was damaged during leaf immediately: goleader.com/subscriber The list can go on and on. It is day/week to track the growing In each of these practices, it’s collection. I spoke to John, the driver 1. Call the Westfield Town of the vehicle that damaged my drive- Administrator’s assistant – (908)789- important to practice gratitude to gratitude. Younger kids who have also important to talk to kids about way, and he told me that he would 4040. help us, and our children, see light not yet learned to write can place why they (and we) are grateful for report the incident and that it should be 2. Request a “notice of claim.” in the darkness. a pom-pom or bead into the jar to those choices. repaired as soon as leaf collection was 3. Return the completed “notice of Practicing gratitude is not represent their gratitude. It’s easy to find the negative over. I also sent an email to the town claim” as soon as possible. blindly ignoring the swirling mess 3. Send a Note – Think of one (especially in 2020), but it is im- with a picture of the damage. There is a 90-day window, and if Leaf removal was completed, and you miss it the Town of Westfield is around us. It’s a moment to re- person a week to send a thank-you portant to seek out the good and then snow removal was completed, not responsible. member that despite the swirling note to. It could be as simple as be grateful for it, whenever and and I never heard from Westfield re- mess, there are meaningful, im- “Thank you for being my friend.” however we find it. garding the repair of my driveway. John R. Nichols After numerous calls that were neither Westfield answered or returned, I contacted the town administrator, and he told me to contact his assistant to get a “notice of Smith and Spera claim” for me to fill out and they would forward it to the insurance company. I Concede SP Races immediately completed and signed the We would like to congratulate form and personally returned it. Mayor-elect Josh Losardo and Coun- Ten days later, I received a letter cilwoman-elect Ellen Zimmerman on from Qual-Lynx, the insurance com- their victory in the November 3, 2020, pany for Westfield, and they informed election. We look forward to working Union County Freeholders me that Title 59:8-8 of the Statute with them in transitioning to the new Elizabeth, New Jersey states that “the claimant shall be for- council. (908) 527-4200 ever barred from recovering against a We would again like to thank all of Ed Oatman, Mgr., [email protected] public entity if: he failed to file a Alex Mirabella those who supported us in the elec- amirabella@ucnj,org claim with the public entity within 90- tion. Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. days of the accrual of this claim.” Mayor Al Smith (908) 527-4419 If your property is damaged by the Councilman Ted Spera [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. Jon Bramnick (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] A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 26, 2020 Page 5 Letters to the Editor Thanksgiving The Student View Traditions Continue Over the past 20 years, my brother they wouldn't get sick. They know A collaboration with the Remember Non-Profits and I would normally give out several that their Dad’s have money saved for Westfield High School Journalism Program hundred turkeys for Thanksgiving. their college fund. They both decided On Giving Tuesday Over the past 6 years, our two chil- that they want us to use their money dren became involved in the family for the turkeys this year and when The Covid-19 pandemic has This Giving Tuesday, please con- tradition and helped with distributing they get older they can work to re- How We Can Put an End to the changed the world for all of us. sider a donation. If your attachment the turkeys to families and Churches place the money. Our daily lives have been upended to the WCC stretches generations, if in Elizabeth and Newark. I wanted to I looked at these two kids and I as we endeavor to navigate the new you simply attended one of our social share this story as we approach thought my Irish Catholic immigrant Trend of Toxic Masculinity normal that is in complete contrast to events or if you want to see affordable Thanksgiving this week. mom in Heaven would be so proud. I what makes us feel part of a great programs continue in our commu- A week ago I saw that Covid was remember when I was a little boy, By KERRY DONOVAN Men have also begun to break the community like Westfield. We’re nity, we’re asking for your help. Any spiking in Elizabeth, Newark and Jer- about the same age as my son, and we Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times standards of toxic masculinity through physically distanced from our fami- contribution you make will ensure sey City, the areas we distributed the came to America, it was our first Since the beginning of time, there music. In artist Tyler The Creator’s lies, friends and co-workers, unable The WCC can continue to serve our turkeys. We were concerned and I felt Thanksgiving in America and my have been gender-based stereotypes, song “A Boy is a Gun,” from his 2019 to offer a much needed hug or shoul- community into our 86th year and that it was just too unsafe this year. mom told me about this American from women wearing dresses and album Igor, he sent the message that der for support. So, we cancel or beyond. Last week, my son Ethan, and my tradition where everyone spent the acting ladylike to men wearing suits he can be more than what society postpone celebrations and milestones, If you have a connection to another niece Sophia, who both attend day thanking God for their Blessings. and being resilient. In more recent trained him to be as a man, cultivating large and small, as we continue to nonprofit, please give. There are won- Franklin School, came to me and My mom loved Thanksgiving and years, younger generations have be- his own idea of manliness while go- follow social distancing guidelines derful organizations in the greater asked: "when are we giving out the this tradition became part of us. I took gun to go against these gender labels, ing against the societal standards. and look forward to the day we can Westfield area that also need your turkeys to the people who need them?" the children up on their generous of- defying the term “toxic masculinity.” On social platforms such as TikTok return to our former lives, both emo- help. Organizations that provide spiri- I told them that this year was differ- fer and my brother and I spent this As people are beginning to utilize and YouTube, it’s become common tionally and economically. tual guidance, support local youth ent, the economy had negatively im- past Saturday delivering hundreds of social media more than ever, we can, for male creators to post makeup tu- Tuesday, December 1, 2020, is and senior groups, assist in providing pacted our business, just like every- turkeys to people in neighborhoods and have already begun to, put an end torials. There has been an increased “Giving Tuesday,” the largest global resources to community members one else, and more importantly, that I much different from our Westfield. I to this venomous ideology that once number of men filming these videos day of nonprofit giving. The eco- who are underserved and countless couldn't take them to hand out tur- took pictures and videos on the way put a label on what it means to be a as well as starting their own makeup nomic impact of Covid-19 has been others. Find an organization that reso- keys in areas where the coronavirus and sent them to the kids. I’m very man. lines, such as Bretman Rock and dramatic for nonprofits. Public fund- nates with you and give. Any amount, has spiked to 30 percent. It was just proud of them. My mom would be Toxic masculinity is defined as a James Charles, contradicting the origi- ing and contributions have dwindled no matter, how small can make a too unsafe. very proud that we learned what she set of ways of behaving that are nal stereotype that makeup is strictly leaving nonprofit organizations with- difference. If you’re not able to offer Later that day, both Ethan and taught us, and like her, we love the stereotypically associated with men. for women. out the ability to provide the essential a donation this Tuesday, consider an Sophia came back to me, they told true meaning of this American tradi- The idea of maintaining an appear- When people with a large follow- services upon which many of our act of kindness to help a friend, neigh- they had a meeting and wanted to tion. ance of manliness and “tough-guy” ing set an example of opposing these community members have come to bor or stranger. make me a proposal. Ethan said, They reminded me that even when behavior was woven into society in gender stereotypes and inevitably in- rely. For The Westfield Community Donations to the Westfield Com- "Daddy I know things are tough this things are tough we should be thank- previous decades. In the 1950s, the spire others to do the same, we can Center (WCC), that means no place munity Center can be made on our year, but on the TV things are tougher ful for what we have. idea that men would go out and work collectively join the fight in ending for our vulnerable seniors to social- website,for the people we help every year." for their families and wear a suit, toxic masculinity. Despite the fact ize and get a hot meal, it means uncer- www.westfieldcommunitycenter.org Then Sophia told that they both agreed Happy Thanksgiving while women would stay home and that society was systematically built tainty for our after school programs or by mail to Westfield Community they would stay home this year, so From The Wards dress up, supported this idea of pre- to believe in these gender stereotypes, and it means the loss of revenue that Center, 558 East Broad Street, serving what it traditionally meant to we are beginning to break this unjust allows us to provide the vital pro- Westfield, NJ 07090. look like and act as a man. trend by embracing the fact that how gramming we do. Our amazing staff As we look forward to better times, Brightwood Park and Mountain In present day, men have begun to a person wants to look and act can and and volunteers continue to make them- our family at The Westfield Commu- oppose this stereotypical idea of what should go unlabeled. selves available to the WCC and, nity Center wishes the best to all of Biking: I'm Against it...Here's Why it means to be “manly,” defying the Today, the idea of being vulnerable most importantly, to our valued mem- you. toxicity of adhering to traditional gen- has become manly; we are beginning bers, ensuring they have what they I've lived in Westfield for 33 years, tive and proactive in our mentality. der roles. Celebrities such as Harry to idolize those who have begun to need during these trying times. We Andrew Davlouros, President, never once stepping into Friends love this "poor little gor- Styles, Conan Gray, Finn Wolfhard, embrace who they want to be, regard- can’t do it without the support of the Westfield Community Center Brightwood Park (although I knew geous park"! (It looks so sad with Timothée Chalamet, Tyler The Cre- less of their gender and/or sexual community. We can’t do it without Velvet Roger, Executive Director, of its existence) until September, all the invasives cut back. But, that ator and more have all gone against orientation. As we continue to edu- you. Westfield Community Center 2020, after I saw the one-page an- was absolutely necessary for the masculine stereotypes. cate ourselves socially through the nouncement about "Keeping health of this ecosystem.) It will look Styles, who is well-known for his media, we should continue to fight Brightwood Park Natural" and "Sav- so much better come Springtime. fashion sense, was recently praised against these toxic stereotypes in or- Scotch Plains Mayor Al Smith ing our Sanctuary". After I visited Maybe the next super antifungal for wearing a dress in the Vogue De- der to create change and redefine the Park, on invitation from John will come from something in cember 2020 edition. People ranging what it means to be a man. Thanksgiving Message Linderman and Dr. Trudy Burke, I Brightwood...did you know that from fans to celebrities supported To those who still support this once became a "Friend of Brightwood Merck's Cancidas (caspofungin ac- Styles across social media for break- toxic trend of men being strong and I want to wish you all a different wise been filled if not for this ter- Park". I was immediately drawn to etate), an important intravenous ing gender labels, tweeting “be like invulnerable: It isn’t the 1950s any- Thanksgiving this year. rible virus. We have much to be these dedicated people and was antifungal drug, came from pond Harry,” and that he is “plenty manly, more. There is a sense of ambiguity While we are accustomed to think- thankful for, but even more to give to blown away with their work ethic. scum? because manly is whatever you want present among genders within soci- ing of the day as one of being thank- those in need. The Friends have already put in Could that happen here? Maybe a it to be.” ety that is now accepted. Because of ful for all we have, this year let’s The generosity of our town resi- more than 300 hours of work in the Merck scientist could write to this From floral blazers to bright pink society’s drive to break these gender focus on the “giving.” The spirit of dents is great, and I don’t believe park, eradicating invasive species, paper about the history of this dis- suits, Timothée Chalamet has also set stereotypes, we can diminish the once Thanksgiving has really always been there is anyone who cannot cel- and removing rubbish. I don't know covery. the example of destroying toxic mas- common trend of toxic masculinity, one where Americans translate their ebrate Thanksgiving with a turkey what they have for breakfast, but culinity through fashion, showing that allowing men to feel comfortable in gratitude into helping those less for- and fixings. The wonderful "I'll have what they're having." They Claudia Barnes Cuca he isn’t afraid to express himself and their own skin whether they’re rock- tunate. Voluntary giving has been Kindsgiving program run through are truly motivated to follow in Noel Westfield dismantle toxic stereotypes on the red ing a suit and tie or a sparkly dress ingrained in our character since the the FSP YMCA is helping those in Taylor's footsteps to uphold words carpet, late-night talk shows and more. with heels. pilgrims and the Wampanoag shared need with food and uniting our com- which appear on the entry plaque their meal in the Autumn of 1621— munity. A North Side resident just for Brightwood Park from Prospect just 63 years before Scotch Plains completed a Toys for Tots drive for Street: NJ Republicans Call for was founded—and it lives on in us needy children. And Terrill Middle "A quiet sanctuary for all lovers Rely today. Blessed as we are with free- School hosted a clothing drive for of nature where one can relax and Special Legislative Session dom and prosperity, Americans have kids and teens this past Saturday. listen to the sounds of nature, enjoy always instinctively understood that We are truly a community that cares. its beauty, or begin to understand On Us one must give in order to receive. Even if you cannot participate in the lesson that man depends on wild- TRENTON — Senate Republican 2021 State Budget calls for $450 million Take time this holiday to reflect these or similar actions, let us com- life for survival. If one understands Leader Tom Kean, Assembly Republi- of those relief funds to be spent on State on the full meaning of the day. mit ourselves to coming out of the that man does depend on nature for can Leader Jon Bramnick, Senate Re- employee salaries, despite a multi-bil- Searching our hearts, let’s ask what pandemic stronger and more vibrant his existence, one can also under- to be publican Budget Officer Steve Oroho lion surplus in the budget that continues we can do as individuals to demon- than ever before. We should always stand that man cannot to continue to and Assembly Republican Budget Of- to grow. strate our gratitude to God for all be proud of and thankful for our subdue the whole planet earth. Man ficer Hal Wirths called for both houses “For months, we’ve been trying to get He has done. Such reflection can long American history of fighting and living things must learn to live of the New Jersey Legislature to hold a Governor Murphy to do the right thing only add to the significance of this for more freedom and fairness for together." Your special session before Thanksgiving to and release CARES Act funds for their precious day of remembrance for everyone. We cannot be cowed or The full quote is from his book: approve an emergency aid package to intended purposes of helping our all that we have. guilted as a people into submission, "Brightwood Park, Westfield, NJ". help small businesses and nonprofits economy stay afloat,” said Senator Oroho Under the dark cloud of a pan- and we will triumph over this pan- This park was dedicated to be a Trusted impacted by Covid-19. (R-24). “Instead, the governor’s biggest demic, it is more important than ever demic in the very near future as passive park, a quiet preserve for New Jersey received a $2.4 billion dedication of relief funds has been to that we continue in this spirit. This vaccines and other therapeutics be- education, inspiration, meditation. block grant through the federal CARES subsidize his own administration’s spend- will be the toughest Thanksgiving in come available. We are proud It's been in use by many people for Act in April to provide emergency relief ing while he’s building a massive surplus years for many in New Jersey. There Americans celebrating a long tradi- years for passive pursuits like walk- Platform to local governments, small businesses, that won’t help anyone. The Legislature will be families whose tables will be tion that will springboard us into ing a dog, hiking, or taking pic- and nonprofits impacted by Covid-19. needs to step in and correct course to barer due to the loss of jobs and better times. tures. It never was large enough for The Republican legislators called for prevent unnecessary harm to New income. There will be those who are God Bless and Happy Thanks- the sports the way Tamaques Park is Display Ad Creation an emergency session to consider S- Jerseyans who have already gone through unable or unwilling to travel safely giving. used. Stand-Alone Inserts 3210, which appropriates $300 million so much.” to see their loved ones. And there Although the Friends motivation of those federal block grant funds to the will be almost 17,000 empty seats at Mayor Al Smith started with the negative of stopping Email Marketing New Jersey Economic Development PUBLIC NOTICE dinner tables that would have other- Scotch Plains mountain biking, which is vital be- Website Banner Ads Authority (EDA) to provide financial cause it will change the quiet and the support, such as loans or grants, to small TOWN OF WESTFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ecology of the area, somewhere along Promotional Bulletins WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY businesses and not-for-profit organiza- NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the way, the motivation started to tions for the costs associated with busi- SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2220 DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES change, to evolve, into something 908-232-4407 ness operation interruptions caused by AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZ- 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 more substantial...something posi- any state-required closures due to the ING AN EMERGENCY AP- TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 tive. 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State of New Jersey, that pursuant to Various Locations, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union and An analysis by the state auditor found N.J.S.A. 40A:4-53(m) (Ch.144, P.L. 1965 Warren (Including and North of Route 57) Counties; 100% State; DP No: 21415 that Governor Phil Murphy’s adminis- as amended, including Ch. 46, P.L. 2010 Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c. and P.L. 2020 c.74) the sum of $1,273,900 127); N.J.A.C. 17:27. tration had spent barely 10 percent of is hereby appropriated for COVID-19 af- Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and New Jersey’s CARES Act funds by the fected revenue losses and shall be deemed Disclosure of Political Contribution Form prior to contract award. end of September. a special emergency appropriation as de- Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, The governor’s recently approved FY fined and provided for in N. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN midfielder Oliva Russomanno ripped tively to make those two goals and all Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times two vicious shots at goalkeeper the other goals in the game.” Mercy Rule “soccer style” played Camryn Weise within the first 30 sec- On her assist, Korzeneski added, “I out five minutes into the second half onds. That ruthlessness, especially had it down the line and Liv (Olivia) when senior center back Abby Ahern with the assistance of junior Riley was right there and open.” rifled in the seventh goal of the game Korzeneski, along with co-captain The Lions got their only opportu- for the fourth-seeded Cranford High Sophie Montague, Kirsten Williams, nity to score less than two minutes School girls in a 7-0 shutout of the Aileen and Aislinn McGovern, Josie later when Cougar keeper Amanda fifth-seeded Jackson Liberty Lady Gunther and Gabriella Baiada con- Vath got pulled out of position but the Lions in the quarterfinal round of the tinued unendingly for the next eight shot into the open net missed to the Central East D Group 3 Tournament minutes. Then with 31:24 on the clock, right. Four minutes later Korzeneski at Memorial Field in Cranford on Korzeneski sent a right-to-left cross was on the right side and launched November 18. The final 35 minutes into the box where Russomanno, who one of the Cougars’ seven corner kicks featured the entire Cougar bench re- scored two goals and an assist, fin- of the half into the danger zone caus- ceiving plenty of playing time in what ished to make the score 1-0. ing a stir. could be called a game of “keep On her part in scoring, Russomanno Korzeneski had a couple of oppor- away”. The Cougars would go on to explained, “Basically you just have tunities to score but to no avail. Then capture the crown with an impressive to beat the flat line. They had a very with 16:44 on the clock, Russomanno triumph over Brick Township (See high flat line and we had to adjust hooked a corner kick from the left final paragraph). with it in the beginning but as the side into the box where Korzeneski David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times There was no doubt early on that game went on, we learned how to made the score 2-0. TAKING THE BRUNT OF THE RAIDER DEFENSE...Raiders Matt Power, No. 4, Isaiah Nathaniel, No. 10, and Liam the 5-6 Lions were in deep trouble play around it. I had two breakaways “Liv (Olivia) put it right there and Mahr, No. 79, along with their teammates crunch the Mustang running back in Scotch Plains on November 19. when Cougar sophomore attacking and we just all played well collec- CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 more photos at goleader.com MARTIN 2 TD, WIDDER 3 TD PASSES; YEAGER, MAHR ON ‘D’ Ballyhoo Sports Raiders Corral JFK Mustangs In Home Football Clash, 40-2

By DAVID B. CORBIN Widder revealed that he had more defensive efforts led by the big men Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times receivers than just senior Christian Yeager and Mahr, who pressured quar- No mercy in the first half resulted Piesch and completed five of seven terback Connor Heaney all evening in a “Mercy Rule” once the first sec- passes for 110 yards, which included a and even put him to sleep with a ond ticked off to start the second half 55-yard bomb down the left sideline to number of big time sacks to go with of the football game between the Piesch at the end of the first quarter several throws for losses. The dis- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders and and touchdown passes of 13 yards to abled Mustangs were held to minus the JFK Mustangs in Scotch Plains on junior wide receiver Noah Gavin Cocca 28 yards on the ground, while Heaney November 19. Senior quarterback and 19 yards to junior wide receiver could only complete two passes for Hayden Widder engineered an of- Matt Power both in the second quarter. four yards in the first half and three fense that yielded three running touch- Power also had a four-yard reception more passes for 61 yards in the sec- downs and three passing touchdowns, and junior tight end Isaiah Nathaniel ond half. The only Mustang score all in the first half, while seniors Kenny had a 10-yard reception. was a safety against the Raider re- Yeager and Liam Mahr led a defense Raider senior running back Shawn serves with less than two minutes that held the Mustangs to minus rush- Martin carried 12 times for 94 yards, remaining in the game. ing yardage in a 40-2 victory. including touchdown runs of 28 yards “We got our big man in the middle, After dropping their first game to and 30 yards. Junior running back Thomas Schmidt. We got a couple of Woodbridge and being stung by Ce- Anthony Robinson carried 15 times guys out there in the secondary, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING THE JUMP ON A LION...Cougar Olivia Russomanno, right, gets a jump on a Jackson Liberty Lion in the dar Grove, the Raiders have reeled for 69 yards and Widder carried four Damon Schumann, Matt Power. We quarterfinals in Cranford on November 18. Russomanno scored twice. The Cougars beat Colts Neck in the semis then claimed off four straight victories and have a times for 28 yards, including a one- got linebackers, Anthony Robinson, the Central East D, Group 3 Championship with a 4-0 victory over second-seeded Brick Township on November 22. chance to make it five when they yard bash. Isaiah Nathaniel. They are all would host Colonia on November 25. But the big story would be the CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 LYGHT NETS HAT TRICK AGAINST TOMS RIVER NORTH more photos at goleader.com Soccer Raiders Bomb Bombers, Edge Ballyhoo Sports Jackson Mem, Swamp TRN for Title The second-seeded No. 9 Scotch Against the Bombers, senior co- Nelson, Fazio and Camacho applied Plains-Fanwood High School girls captain Corinne Lyght netted a pair of constant pressure and had several soccer team had trouble figuring out goals and an assist, while Jamie Valian opportunities. Finally late in the sec- how not to score goals and the result scored twice for the Raiders. Junior ond half, Klurman ripped in the game was a 9-0 bombing of the Sayreville Leah Klurman netted a goal and an winner. Bombers in the quarterfinal round of assist, while Georgi Vacca, Sophia With the sectional title at stake, the the Central East F, Group 4 Tourna- Lama, Jamie Weinberg and Jasmine Raiders finished their season with a ment in Scotch Plains on November Gutierrez each scored once. Co-cap- 12-1-1 record and handed 15-1-1 18. Two days later at the same loca- tains Holly Nelson and Faith Price, Toms River North its first loss of the tion, scoring became a rarity but the Lily Camacho, Alexa Fazio and Sara season. After a scoreless first half, the Raiders managed to edge third- Lehman each added an assist. Rebecca flood gates opened wide and Lyght seeded Jackson Memorial, 1-0, to Kessler, Ava Hausle and Liz Bedatsky gushed forward with a hat trick (3 advance to the championship game shared the goalkeeping duties. goals) and Nelson made good with a to face top-seeded, No. 4 Toms River In the showdown against the 18th- header off an assist from Klurman. North on November 22 where they ranked Jackson Memorial Jaguars, it Kat Zikas, Camacho and Price each saved their best performance to last seemed to be only a matter of time contributed and assist. Kessler re- by swamping the Mariners, 4-0, for when the 11-1-1 Lady Raiders would corded four saves and TRN keeper the crown. find the net. In the first half, Lyght, Cam Kennett recorded six saves. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BREAKING A TACKLE...Cougar running back Lucca Limeira, No. 6, breaks a tackle during the game with St. Joseph (Metuchen) at Memorial Field in Cranford on November 20. The Falcons capitalized on Cougar mistakes to win 21-9. JOHNSON TD, DAUTAGA FG; LIBRERA, LIMEIRA SACKS St. Joseph Falcons Capitalize; Defeat Cougar Gridders, 21-9

By DAVID B. CORBIN off. But the Falcons eventually to complete nine of 21 passes for 149 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times wiggled their way to the 16 then sealed yards. Wide receiver Arjun Petgrave Three mistakes cost the Cranford the Cougars’ fate when running back had four receptions for 89 yards, in- High School football team dearly in Omari Jones hooked down the right cluding a 42-yard reception. Jake its season finale against the St. Joseph sideline for an 84-yard touchdown Chapman had two receptions for 19 (Metuchen) Falcons at Memorial with 3:12 remaining in the game. yards, Caldwell had two for 16 yards Field in Cranford on November 20. A Other than that huge run, the Cougar and Limeira had a 25-yard reception. blocked punt in the first quarter and defense limited the Falcons to 47 yards On the ground, Chapman carried 11 an interception at the beginning of the on the ground and allowed quarter- times for 41 yards, Marcus Johnson second quarter set up a pair of easy back Matt Stanton to complete just carried eight times for 15 yards, which touchdowns for the Falcons then an- three of 13 passes for 13 yards. Senior included a one-yard touchdown other interception in the third quarter linebackers Nick Librera and junior plunge, and Limeira had six carries cut short a Cougar scoring drive pav- Lucca Limeira recorded a pair of huge for 37 yards. DeMarino carried six ing the way for a 21-9 St. Joseph sacks and joined co-captains Kevin times for 16 yards and Van Dam car- victory. Keogh, Matt Coates and Nate Caldwell, ried five times for 22 yards. more photos at goleader.com Despite the early misfortunes, the along with lineman Kevin Shriner, The first misfortune happened when Ballyhoo Sports 6-2 Cougars still had an opportunity Mike Anzalone, Matt Fries and Garrett the Cougars’ punt was blocked on David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times to make a great comeback when they Lunch in multiple throws for losses. their second series and the Falcons MAKING HER MOVE...Raider senior Corinne Lyght, No. 6, makes her move in the Central East F, Group 4 semifinal narrowed the Falcon’s lead to 14-9 Cougar senior Dennis DeMarino took over at the 22-yard line. Four against Jackson Memorial in Scotch Plains on November 20. The Raiders won, 1-0, then defeated top-seeded No. 4 ranked then followed by nailing the runner at and junior Shane Van Dam shared short runs later, the Falcons were on Toms River North, 4-0, on November 22 for the crown. See aditional photo on page 8 and others at Ballyhoo Sports the one-yard line on ensuing the kick- quarterbacking duties and combined CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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Goalkeeper Saccento Central East D Tournament on No- made two saves. Kaley Battaglia vember 17. Two days later, the Raid- scored Monroe’s only goal. ers knocked off third-seeded Mon- The girls from Southern were just roe, 3-1, in the semifinal round then too much to handle for the Raiders as on November 21, their quest for the Kate O’Boyle and Cuinn Deely each title ended with a 2-0 setback to top- netted a goal, while Kiera Lyons and seeded, undefeated, 17-0 Southern. Bella English each added an assist. Against Toms River North, Allie Serio Raider keeper Saccento was kept very David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and Julia Zambrio each netted a goal busy throughout and recorded 14 saves. MOB SCENE...Cougars Kevin Shriner, No. 77, Matt Coates, No. 50, and Garrett Courtesy of Westfield Public Schools for the Raiders, while Meagan Bourke Sc Pl-Fanwood 1 0 0 1 2 Lynch, No. 66, plug up the holes in the game against St. Joseph (Metuchen). and Sophia Novello each added an Toms River North 0 0 0 1 1 LETTERS OF INTENT...Pictured, left to right, WHS seniors Chloe Pappalardo, Mia Fleming, Brooke Scheuermann and LJ Kehler signed National Letters of assist and goalkeeper Emilia Saccento Sc Pl-Fanwood 2 0 1 0 3 recorded 12 saves. Olivia Fraticelli Intent to play lacrosse at colleges/universities next fall. Back row, WHS Principal Monroe 0 0 1 0 1 Mary Asfendis, Coaches Katie DaSilva and Abigail Cohn, Supervisor of Athletics St. Joseph Falcons Capitalize; scored a goal and Morgan Keller pro- Sc Pl-Fanwood 0 0 0 0 0 Sandra Mamary. vided the assist for TRN, while keeper Southern 1 1 0 0 2 Defeat Cougar Gridders, 21-9 WHS Seniors Sign Sports Letters of Intent CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 Thirteen Westfield High School student-athletes signed Letters of Intent the 11 and Stanton rumbled in for the put the ball at the 16 then Jones swept with colleges and universities, signifying recognition of the seniors’ accom- touchdown with 4:41 left in the first around the right side, outrunning all plishments both academically and athletically. quarter. Chris Wylde kicked the first pursuers for the touchdown to secure The following will continue to compete at the college level: of his three points after. the victory. Sebastian Birse, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Lacrosse On the first play of the second quar- Reflecting on the season, Librera Mia Fleming, University of Southern California, Lacrosse ter, Falcon Rocco Bellamy intercepted said, “These group of guys were ab- Matthew Gruters, Sacred Heart University, Lacrosse to put the ball on the Cranford 12. solutely wonderful this whole season. Katherine Hamilton, Duke University, Cross Country/Track and Field Three plays later from the four-yard It started COVID came out. We didn’t Christopher Ho, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Baseball line, Stanton hooked up with Bellamy even know if we were going to have a Jack Kelesoglu, Connecticut College, Soccer in the end zone with 10:00 remaining season this year, so we went into Laurajane “LJ” Kehler, Colgate University, Lacrosse in the half. groups and everybody was willing to Gianna Mangiamele, Franklin and Marshall College, Volleyball The Falcons attempted to engineer work. We were willing to work for the Aidan McLane, Fairfield University, Lacrosse another drive later in the quarter but opportunity to winning a title.” Chloe Pappalardo, Susquehanna University, Lacrosse Limeira’s 10-yard sack of Stanton put “This season was weird for every- Mack Prybylski, Villanova University, Lacrosse a stop to that thought. After the punt, one, not just for us but for the entire Brooke Scheuermann, Salisbury University, Lacrosse the Cougars took over at their own state of New Jersey, the entire country. Colin Summers, Fairfield University, Golf 13-yard line and got to the Falcon five It’s tough! It really is! There’s no way See all photos of signings at www.goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports on 12 plays. On fourth down, a pass around it! There’s no playoff this year. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times into the end zone intended for wide That hurts. That’s unfortunate. We GETTING CONTROL...Raider co-captain Holly Nelson, No. 10, gets control of Raider Boys Nip New Brunswick, Fall to Monroe receiver Will Gallagher was batted adapted. We didn’t get any games can- the ball in the game against Jackson Memorial on November 20. down with four seconds on the clock. celled on our end, which is something Senior co-captain Eric Watt set up Two days later the Raiders lost to Early in the third quarter, Cougar I am very proud of. We were one of the Cougar Boys Nip Colonia, Lose to Colts Neck Nkem Okorie with the winning goal top-seeded, No. 6 ranked Monroe, 3- defensive back Luke Infante broke up a few teams in the state that did that. It in the second half to earn the visiting 1, in the semifinal round. Matt pass that forced the Falcons to punt. was a great job by us. It was not the way Tim O’Donovan scored a second-half goal to propel the second-seeded 12th-seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood Dembiec scored for the 6-4-2 Raid- The Cougars moved the ball to the St. we wanted it to end for sure but we had Cranford High School boys soccer team past sixth-seeded Colonia, 1-0, in the High School boys soccer team a 1-0 ers, while goalkeeper Graham Kois Joseph 30 but Falcon Don Stralkus a great season,” Coates expressed. semifinal round of the Central East E Group 3 Tournament in Cranford on victory over fourth-seeded New made nine saves. Josh Cruz scored intercepted and brought the ball to the “It was a special season with a spe- November 19. On November 21, top-seeded 15-2 Colts Neck scored once in Brunswick in the quarterfinal round twice and Jared Krasnove scored once 37. However, Librera’s big sack and a cial group. It came down to lack of the first half and twice in the second half to top the 7-6-1 Cougars, 3-0, for the of the Central East F Group 4 Tourna- for 13-0-1 Monroe, who went on to partial blocked punt by Anzalone gave execution and we came up short. That’s crown. Dave Tuchmann notched the hat trick for Colts Neck. ment on November 17. top Elizabeth, 3-2, in two overtimes. the Cougars possession on the Falcon all I’ve got to say,” DeMarino said. 33. Five plays later the ball rested on the “Today was our playoff. Today was 19 and Diar Dautaga booted a 36-yard our state championship. It was a lack A Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Fall Sports field goal with 3:21 left in the quarter. of execution but I’m proud of every- The Cougar defense did its job and body on this team. I’m proud of ev- From the archives of The Westfield carried five times for 11 yards, in- kills) and Stephanie Margolies (4 kills, ers held Comet running back Brian another Falcon punt came to rest at the erybody who came forth. (Former Leader and The Scotch Plains- cluding a one-yard TD run, completed 1 block, 6 digs, 13 service points, 5 Ugwu in check and received an out- Cranford 33. Despite a 10-yard penalty, players) Rob Schork, Weslock. My Fanwood Times — full accounts eight of 13 passes for 70 yards, which aces) led a balanced Blue Devil at- standing kicking performance from the Cougars moved from their own 23 sophomore year they guided us. The found at goleader.com - year, month - included a 32-yard screen pass to tack that took charge early and was senior Valentino Ambrosio in a 34-21 to the Falcon one in 10 plays thanks to next year (Connor) Katz, Cole week junior Shawn Martin, who took it to never seriously threatened by the 12th- triumph. Ambrosio was showcasing Petgrave’s 42-yard reception. From (Blazek). This year we went by them. October 25, 2019: The Cranford the end zone. Martin also carried 20 seeded Raiders. his booming kickoffs and was even there, Johnson pushed in for the touch- I am proud of these guys win or lose. football team’s quest to gain a share times for 70 yards. Sophomore run- October 25, 2017: WHS senior more impressive this time, blasting down with 6:09 left in the game. We came up short. Stuff happens,” of the Mid-State 38 Raritan Division ning back Anthony Robinson gobbled Kaeley Hazard slipped the game win- all seven of his kickoffs into the end Situations looked really good when Librera concluded. title dissolved when the North up 57 yards, including a 14-yard TD ner into the back of the net clinching zone, giving the speedy Comet return the Cougars nailed the return man at St. Joseph (Met) 7 7 0 7 21 Hunterdon Lions took an early 20-0 run, on seven carries. Senior QB Jake a 3-1 victory in strokes over North men no chances to become heroes. the one-yard line. Four running plays Cranford 0 0 3 6 9 lead and held on to earn a 34-21 Hahn threw a 36-yard strike to junior Hunterdon in an NJSIAA Tourna- The Cougars had a pair of three- victory in Annandale. QB Connor wide receiver Christian Piesch. ment North Jersey, Section 2, Group yard TD runs by Anthony Araujo. Jamie Katz (18 carries, 61 yards, 15-yard November 1, 2018: Somewhat dis- IV field hockey first round match in Shriner had a 44-yard sprint that set up SPF B & C Teams Compete TD) completed 15 of 28 passes for satisfied with sharing the Union Westfield. Seventh-seeded Westfield the second TD. Quarterback Dan 188 yards, including a TD and an County Tournament crown with struggled all game against the feisty Curren completed four passes for 114 interception. Running back Dennis Union, the sixth-seeded WHS boys 10th-seeded Lions. The two clubs yards and three receptions were to In PAL NJSYF Super Bowl played to a rousing 2-2 tie in regula- sophomore Tom Korzeneski for 109 A return to the Super Bowl in the Fynes plays tight end and running tion then battled through two tense, yards and the other was a five-yard TD New Jersey Suburban Youth Football back and who is a true talent and scoreless overtime periods before strike to Jake Bradford. The Cougars League was the goal set by both the playmaker on the field. Aiden having to settle the issue on strokes. sealed the deal when Josh Cadet took Raider seventh grade B team and the Lickman, this kid never gives up on October 25, 2017: Repeating as the ensuing kickoff on the 20 and Raider sixth grade C team when the offense and defense and he causes Union County Tournament cross-coun- wiggled his way though numerous tack- season began and each accomplished havoc on the field and wants to get try champions was a little bit more lers for an 80-yard TD. its mission. A year ago, the current into the end zone. The wide receivers, difficult for this year’s WHS Lady Blue November 1, 2016: Sudden im- SPF B team fell to Chatham in the Michael Martucci and Lorenzo Devils. Senior Mia Melao, sophomore pact! Exactly 30 seconds into the North National Conference’s Super Bowl Tittanegro, they are always trying their Grace Morgan and freshman Caroline Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 first round (NCSB). The present SPF C team had best running their routes and antici- Collins finished 3-4-6, while junior game against the Summit Hilltoppers, earlier captured the NCSB with a pating the long bomb. And finally our Sarah Hacker, the number 4 runner, sophomore forward Lauren victory over New Providence. QB, Jake Martucci, what he may lack finished 11th ahead of Governor Williamson received a pass from fresh- On November 21, each SPF team in size, does not compare to the heart, Livingston’s number 3, 4 and 5 runners man forward Maggie Murray and bur- competed in the American passion and knowledge of the game.” to help the Blue Devils edge the High- ied a shot into the upper center of the Conference’s Super Bowl but each Martucci concluded, “We had a landers by just one and the Union Catho- net, setting the tone for the sixth-seeded fell short of winning a league champi- great season, and a top-notch coach- lic Vikings by two, 49-50-51, and to Cranford girls soccer team to emerge onship. In Old Bridge, the Raider B ing staff, and next year the champion- claim their second straight title at with a 2-0 victory in Cranford. team fell to Old Bridge-Sayre Woods, ship trophy will be ours Go Raiders.” Warinanco Park in Roselle. Williamson netted the second goal on 14-0, a result that followed the SPF C C team Head Coach Mike Marranca October 25, 2017: Pack mentality Murray’s corner kick. team’s 32-0 setback to Bridgewater. shared his feelings of his sixth grad- and a very close 1-2 finish by Union’s The real story, however, was the “We are only 18 strong and limited in ers. “The kids played amazing de- Jon Mobisa and Blue Devil Matt pressure both defenses had to endure David B. Corbin (October 2019 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times size to our opponents, but we overcame fense all season, except for ABOUT TO GROUND A CARDINAL..Raider Christian Piesch, No. 10, with Meusel, respectively, highlighted the with constant back-and-forth shifts in our challenges on the field with grit, Bridgewater, these kids were domi- Tom Schmidt, No. 73, and Liam Mahr, No. 79, begin to bring down a Plainfield Union County Tournament that was momentum throughout and the Cou- speed and passion to succeed. I’m truly nant all season. Our defensive line of Cardinal running back at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield on October 26, 2019. won for the third straight year by the gar back line of senior co-captain Kat proud of these young men and I try to Jay Sachkowsky, Omar McFarlane, teach them the importance of prepara- Max Markho and Nick Marranca set DeMarino carried nine times for 41 soccer team came out like a blazing tion and nothing in life is handed to you, the tone up front with a fierce rush. yards, which included a two-yard TD. inferno against third-seeded you have to earn it,” SPF B team coach, Jackson Vaughn was a force to deal Tom Korzeneski had seven recep- Watchung Hills in the quarterfinal Anthony Martucci, proclaimed. with as a blitzing linebacker. Cooper tions for 82 yards, which included a round of the North Jersey, Section 2, Martucci singled out numerous Dupuis and Micah Smith consistently 21-yard TD grab. Nate Caldwell was Group 4 Tournament in Warren. But players and explained how they ex- set the edge on the outsides.” involved in 14 tackles. Evan it was not until there was 4:06 remain- celled through a season that ended The Raider C team finished the Kanterman and Nick Librera each ing in the first overtime that the Blue with a 4-2-2 record. season with s 6-2 record. Both losses had 7 tackles. Jake Chapman and Devils could grab the gold with a 2-1 “These players have also shown me came to the hands of Bridgewater. Matt Coates recorded 9 tackles. victory when senior forward Devin what that learned, starting with our line- “On the offensive side, the running October 26, 2019: Since 2014 the Caherly received a feed from senior man front and center every game,” said attack of Micah Smith, Chris Horn, previous SPF football team had not forward Evan Meade and buried the Martucci, who praised such linemen Ryan Scarpa and Sebastian Assuncao won a regular-season game. The only ball into the net. Andrew Silber scored Thomas Dowling, Paul Boyle, Travis set the tone all season for the offense. games that were won during that the Blue Devils’ first goal. Moore, Thomas Riley and Matt Krantz. The kicking game was handled by drought were consolations. However November 1, 2018: Westfield Martucci added, “The men in the Jack Wilber, who did both punting the “New Raiders” managed to hold cruised to a straight set victory over backfield are special to me, starting and kicking.” off the Plainfield Cardinals, 21-20, in Hillsborough (25-12, 25-15) in a sec- with Joe LaRosa, who tells us at every Looking to the future, .Marranca said, Plainfield to earn their fourth win and ond round match of the NJSIAA practice, ‘coach I’ll play whatever “The coaches are very proud of this even their record at 4-4. Group IV girls volleyball Tourna- you need me’. And Jayvon Young and group, going 15-3 and making two Su- Junior QB Hayden Widder, who ment held in Westfield. Uzi Ijoma (9 Patrick Maignan, who both always per Bowls over that last two seasons. I want the ball.” can’t wait to see how these kids im- David B. Corbin (November 2018 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Additionally, he said, “Callum prove with another year of experience.” PUTTING PRESSURE ON THE KEEPER...Blue Devil co-captain Henry Schwartz, No. 10, puts the pressure on Warrior goalkeeper Jake Seyda during the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 quarterfinal at Warren on November 1, 2018. This is your new home WHS boys cross-country team at Mackenzie, senior Maya Lawler and Warinanco Park in Roselle. The Blue junior Caroline McCaffrey, along with we are talking about Devils, who placed all seven of their senior co-captain/goalkeeper Cam runners in the top-15, finished with a Hay, who had three saves, passed the total of 30 to easily outdo the Union test with high marks. Catholic Vikings, who finished with a October 31, 2015: Thirty eight total of 88. years ago (1977) there was the infa- There was only a 15-second stretch mous New York City Blackout, Apple between the first-placed finisher, Computer was incorporated, snow Mobisa, who crossed in 16:21, and the actually fell in Miami (January 19), Owen Brand 10th-placed runner, Maximus Russo David Berkowitz (Son of Sam) was Mortgage Development Officer (Summit), who crossed in 16:36. arrested, Star Wars opened, Reggie Meusel crossed in 16:23, followed by Jackson hit three home runs in a World Phone - 908.789.2730 Raider Ben Fleischer at 16:25. Series win over the Dodgers, Satur- Cell - 908.337.7282 October 27, 2017: Special efforts day Night Fever was released and it Email - [email protected] yielded special results for the Cranford was the last time that the Westfield David B. Corbin (November 2019 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times NMLS # 222999 football team in its showdown with High School football team went 7-0. CREATING CHAOS IN THE BOX...Cougar Sophia Montague, left, creates the Hillside Comets and their power- That was until the Blue Devils routed All loans subject to approval. Equal Housing Lender. Santander Bank, N.A. is a Member FDIC and a wholly owned chaos in the Wolfpack goal area which gave Cranford a 1-0 lead en route to a 3- subsidiary of Banco Santander, S.A. 2017 Santander Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Santander, Santander Bank ful running game in Cranford. The the Warriors of Watchung Hills, 40-0, and the Flame logo are trademarks of Banco Santander, S.A. or its subsidiaries in the United States or other 2 victory in the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 Tournament at Cranford countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. C0427_12F 12/09/16 (October 31, 2019). Cougar defensive line and lineback- CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 26, 2020 Page 9 Area stores that carry The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Westfield Tobacco & News 7-11 of Westfield 7-11 of Mountainside 7-11 of Garwood Westfield Mini Mart Kwick Mart Food Store Mountain Deli 108 Elm St. (Leader) 1200 South Ave., W. (Leader/Times) 921 Mountain Ave. (Leader) 309 North Ave. (Leader) 301 South Ave., W. (Leader) 190 South Ave. (Times) 2385 Mountain Ave. (Times) 7-11 on Central Ave Shoprite Supermarket King's Supermarket Baron's Drug Store Scotch Hills Pharmacy Wallis Stationery Krauszer's 800 Central Ave. (Leader) 563 North Ave. (Leader) 300 South Ave. (Leader) 243 E. Broad St. (Leader) 1819 East 2nd St. (Times) 441 Park Ave. (Leader/Times) 727 Central Ave. (Leader) Raiders Corral Mustangs in Football Clash, 40-2 Cougars Jar Jackson Liberty in Soccer Semi, 7-0 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 playmakers. They come here and they came so close to making an interception down strike to Cocca upping the lead it hit off a few people and I finished explained. I think if we keep working hard, it’s give everything,” Yeager emphasized. but the ball dropped out of his grasp. to 27-0. it,” Korzeneski recalled. From that point, the Cougars, with going to be ours. One, game at a time, “This was the first time on our “I had to check his hands out to see “It was to Cocca on the slant. We “I hit it in. It was kind of a jumbled the bulk of their reserves getting play- one practice at a time and tomorrow is home field in a couple of weeks. We if they are just bricks because I am send Shawn in motion for a Jet. If the mess and K(irsten) Will(iams) have been dying to get out here under telling you I could catch that. That guy that’s guarding him moves with back-heeled it to Riley,” the lights,” Mahr added. was the easiest pick-six I’ve ever seen. him, the window is wide open. That’s Russomanno added. The 4-2 Raiders took nine plays (8 I don’t know how he dropped it,” how that one happened,” Widder de- With the Lions’ defense being running) to cover 58 yards and scored Mahr said with a chuckle. scribed. battered so incessantly, scoring The next touchdown was a piece of came even easier in the final eight cake and it was set up by Nathaniel minutes of the half. Russomanno’s with a 15-yard sack, followed by a corner into the box was knocked a defensive gang tackle at the one on a bit up field where Cougar Lily fourth down. Widder simply added Young got a foot on it and con- the icing to make the score 33-0. verted. The final touchdown took six plays Young described, “Gabby that ended with Widder’s strike to (Baiada) the right back was telling Power near the left pylon. me to go short. I don’t usually do “The corner stayed down. The safety it, so I sort of drifted across. It was in the middle. I saw Power wide (corner lick) went in but it popped open. Touchdown,” Widder explained. out. I saw the opportunity. It was Time ticked away quickly in the nice to get one as a defender. It was second half. Schmidt recovered a fun!” fumble late in the fourth quarter. The With 3:30 remaining, Aileen Raider reserves took over on offense McGovern assisted Russomanno but were unable to move forward. Then on her second goal then with only as time was running out, Mike Hein :04.1 left, Williams made good on David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times recorded a safety for the Mustangs. Russomanno’s corner kick. GETTING A CLOSE UP...Cougar senior Kirsten Williams, No. 2, gets a close up view “We still shut them out. This is the “That was Liv’s corner from the of the ball in the game against Jackson Liberty on November 18. first one on our home field in I think right side and I think what hap- like 13 years, so this is one of the best pened was I knew every other corner ing time, initiated their game of keep a new day,” Williams said. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING GREAT BLOCKING...Raider running back Shawn Martin, No. 3, feelings ever as a team,” Mahr ex- was almost there. Liv had an amazing away. The Lions did get one final The Cougars did work hard and gets great blocking and adds two more touchdowns to his list. pressed. corner. It was right to the back post. opportunity to make good on a pen- their efforts paid off as they emerged “Yes! You get the momentum with Kristina Lynch was right in front of alty kick but Cougar reserve goal- with a 2-0 victory. Russomanno and when the offensive line opened up the Schumann would, however, make a the guys we got. We know we have the me. I called her off of it and I headed keeper Grace Kellensee dove to her Meghan Normann both scored goals hole and Martin broke through for 28 key interception in the third quarter to best team on the field. You just got to it. As soon as I made contact with my left to make the save. and Sophia Montague had an assist. yards with 8:15 left in the quarter. prevent the Mustangs from scoring. come out and show them every time. head, I knew it was going in,” Will- “That’s like the best experience, On November 22, the Cougars Akin Akinwunmi kicked the extra The Raiders’ third score came with Let them know who we are,” Yeager iams recalled. playing with the people you play with squared off with second-seeded Brick point. The Raiders then scored again :05 left of the first quarter when Widder expressed. Only 43 seconds ticked off the clock all the time and seeing them get the Township and flattened them, 4-0, for when Martin found the seams and connected with Piesch down the left “This is my senior year. I knew I had in the second half when senior Chris- opportunity,” Ahern commented. the title. Russomanno with assists from sprinted 30 yards into the end zone sideline for the 55-yard catch and run to put on the gas and I had to keep tina Lynch ripped a shot from the left- Next, the Cougars would face top- Montague, who finished with two as- with 2:54 remaining. touchdown to make the score 20-0. going. We have one more game and we center to make the score 6-0. With seeded, No. 19 Colts Neck in the sists, and Normann, stuffed in a pair “The whole line was magnificent. “The first one was a play-action have to keep pushing,” Martin said. 35:10 remaining, Ahern charged down semifinals on November 20. of goals, while Aislinn McGovern Kenny Yeager, Mike Banic, Thomas play. They really thought Shawn was After the game, Raider Head Coach the right-center and launched a wicked “I think we are all really psyched assisted her sister Aileen on a goal. Schmidt, Joe Monaco and all of them going to get the ball. The corners and Austin Holman was awarded the shot that made the score 7-0. about the semifinals. We are going to Williams added the icing with a sec- did a really good job with my two the safeties both came up on the run Championship Belt for defeating the “I tried to do the same thing before. try our hardest to get to the finals and ond-half goal. Vath made four saves touchdowns that I got,” Martin pointed and he (Piesch) was just wide open Mustangs, who are coached by his I tried to dribble it past the defense win it,” Ahern said. for the Cougars and Trinitie Maloney out. down the field,” Widder explained. brother. line but they stopped it. This time I “With all the challenges that we have made 10 for Brick. On the Mustangs’ next offensive se- Three minutes into the second quar- JFK Mustangs 0 0 0 2 2 just passed then ran onto it and tried to faced this year, I think was we are really Jackson Liberty 0 0 0 ries, junior safety Damon Schumann ter, Widder threw a 13-yard touch- Sc Pl-Fanwood 20 20 0 0 40 hit it to the far left of the goal,” Ahern stepping it up. We really want this and Cranford 5 2 7 ** A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Fall Sports Activities ** at Kehler Stadium. tal to 16 and 18th overall for the Cunningham fired in a pair of goals and score of 110.45, while Cranford and November 6, 2010: Intense pack team defeated the Blue Devils, 1-0, in That 1977 team, which featured program. The victory also elevated forward Kelly Yeager notched in a goal Westfield placed 2-3 with respective mentality and the friendly rivalry of the final of the 44th Union County Butch Woolfolk and Owen Brand, Breznitsky career win total to 671. early in the first half as the top-seeded scores of 107.55 and 107.225. Cou- frontrunners Jack Leahy and Andrew Tournament in Clark. It was the first now one of the Blue Devil coaches, Alex Guevara put the Raiders on Raider girls’ soccer team staggered the gar Mary Kate Walch earned the top Kirna brought home the North Jersey, title captured by the undefeated and went on to beat Barringer in the sec- the scoreboard when he lifted a loop- ninth-seeded Millburn Millers, 3-0, in a score on the vault with a 9.425, took Group 4, Section 2 championship for top-seeded Cougars in school history. tional championship game at Giants ing shot from 25 yards out. Less than quarterfinal round showdown of the top honors on the balance beam with the No. 2-ranked Blue Devil boys cross- Cougar striker Pat Hartnett used his Stadium in front of a crowd of 33,000 eight minutes into the second half, North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 state a 9.35 and also won the all-around country team at Warinanco Park in head to bury the ball into the left side to finish 11-0. In the section semifi- Jassiem Watuse ripped a shot that Roselle. Leahy placed third with a time of the net with 3:08 remaining in the nal, the Blue Devils defeated was deflected and co-captain Jake of 16:21 and Kirna was fourth at 16:26. first half after Eric Walano crossed a Livingston in the presence of 13,000 Longo came to the ball and tapped it November 6, 2009: Fans from the pass from the right side of the field. screaming fans at Kehler Stadium. in for the score. The Blue Devils put Blue Devils’ side of the field were November 8, 2008: QB Tony Against the Warriors, the Blue Devil on a furious surge in the final 10 chanting, “Overrated,” to 11th-ranked DiIorio, receiver Chris Sheehan and defense refused to give QB Sean minutes and it paid off when co-cap- Union late in the third quarter when running back Ricardo Johnson defi- Sullivan any breathing room, record- tain Mike Prosuk punched in a goal. the Blue Devils had a commanding, nitely brought their A-game in the Blue ing six sacks and forcing nearly all of November 1, 2014: Turnovers and 35-7 lead en route to a 35-14 victory Devil football team’s 35-12 victory his passes. Defensive tackle Nick emotions prevented the possibility of in Union. QB Danny Kerr completed over the Raiders at Kehler Stadium. Maher recorded three sacks, while a blowout, but it did not prevent the an eight-yard TD strike to wide re- DiIorio, who already owned the Owen Kessler, Jake Vall-Llobera, Cranford Cougars football team from ceiver Pat Gray. Running back Joe career completion mark, broke Dave Kyle Dombrowski, Devin Zrebiec, achieving something that the program Ondi had 23 carries for 100 yards, Brown’s career attempts of 269 set in Tom Morley and Jeff Gagum were never experienced, an 8-0 start after including TD runs of three and two 1986 with his total of 275 and also set also involved in sacks. defeating the hosting Governor yards. Running back AJ Murray, who the single-season completion record Senior running back Jack Curry Livingston Highlanders, 30-13. had a one-yard TD run in the second with 78. DiIorio completed 10 of 16 finished with 93 yards rushing on 18 Cougar QB Jack Schetelich mixed quarter, rumbled 57 yards on 10 car- attempts for 173 yards, including TD carries, including respective TD runs his variety of plays well and running ries, which included carrying all seven pass plays of 19 and 57 yards. Sheehan of 12 yards, four yards, 17 yards and back Dan DeLayo had the opportu- times on a 49-yard scoring march in had eight receptions for 134 yards to eight yards. Kicker Mike Moriarty nity to carry five times for 26 yards, the third quarter that was concluded increase his WHS career reception added respective field goals of 24 including a four-yard TD, and added with another one-yard TD plunge. record to 57. Johnson tore up the turf yards and 37 yards. Junior quarter- two receptions for 13 yards. November 7, 2009: History was with 166 yards, including TD runs of back Phil Martini shared time with Schetelich completed nine of 13 David B. Corbin (November 2014 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times made as the Cranford boys’ soccer 1, 19 and 51 yards, on 23 carries. Zach Kelly and the twosome mixed a passes for 176 yards, including three IT WAS A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT...Cold too, especially after the Raiders fine running game with a passing game TDs, and Luke Christiano had three dumped a bucket of Gatorade over Head Coach Tom Breznitsky’s head after his and came up with 134 yards in the air receptions for 131 yards, including team edged Westfield, 2-1, for their 4th straight UCT title (November 1, 2014). and 178 with the run. Jack Shirk had TDs of 36 yards and 73 yards. tournament in Scotch Plains. with a 37.575. Blue Devil Abby Cook November 10, 2012: Defense placed fourth with an all-around total against defense, and this time, the Raid- of 36.65, while Cougar Alex Puryear ers football team overcame the frustra- placed fifth at 35.575. tion of three straight losses (Cranford, November 5, 2011: Rarely does a Watchung Hills, Warren Hills) with a ninth-ranked high school team be- solid defensive effort that paid off in a come the victim of the “Mercy Rule” 10-2 victory over Westfield in Scotch – 35-point lead by the opposing team Plains. The Raiders’ huge defensive – but although it was late in the game line featuring James Kaiser, Anthony it happened at Gary Kehler Stadium. Tufaro, Billy Castore, Cody Biondi, And it happened to No. 9 Immaculata Rashaun Gary and company stuffed as the Blue Devils amassed a 37-0 every Blue Devil attempt of breaking lead by the time there was 1:10 re- through the interior, forcing outside maining in the game and finished with runs and passing plays. a 37-6 victory when the Spartans Raider QB Emendo Thomas carried scored on a 61-yard “Hail Mary” pass 19 times for 118 yards, including a TD to Rich Ferguson, Jr. with no time on run of 12 yards late in the second quar- the clock. ter. With 4:51 remaining in the third James O’Rourke totaled 117 yards David B. Corbin (November 2008 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times quarter, John Murphy capped another on 28 carries and finished with respec- GETTING ANOTHER TOUCHDOWN…Blue Devil Ricardo Johnson, No. 31, 58-yard scoring drive with a 30-yard tive TD runs of five yards, 20 yards shoots through a hole in the Raiders’ defense for a 19-yard TD. Johnson also had David B. Corbin (November 2014 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times field goal to make the score, 10-2. and three yards. Running back Brendan a one-yard TD run and a 51-yard TD run (November 8, 2008). OFF AND RUNNING...Cougar Kevin Trotter, No. 22, made six tackles (2 for a November 5, 2011: Host Bishop Dugan finished with 10 carries for 65 loss) and assisted on 13. Defensive back Luke Christiano, left, assists Trotter to Ahr won its fifth straight North Jer- yards, including a two-yard TD. bring down Highlander running back Urim Marke, No. 44 (November 1, 2014). sey, Section 2 gymnastics champion- Shakiyl Glasco had six carries for 47 LAW OFFICES OF four receptions for 75 yards. November 1, 2013: Offensive dis- ship in North Edison with a team yards, including a two-yard TD. November 1, 2014: The SPF foot- orientation in the first half, perhaps as ball team finally got all its parts func- a result of a bye week, became a cause ROBERT G. STAHL, LLC tioning at the same time with a 35-20 for early concern; however, increas- trampling of Warren Hill in Scotch ingly aggressive defensive behavior Plains. Kobe White rumbled 261 yards quickly snapped the Blue Devil foot- on 20 carries, including three long TD ball team out of its temporary coma runs. Andrew Ciccarino made several en route to a 40-10 thumping of the impressive tackles on Warren Hills Bridgewater-Raritan Panthers in giant running back Justin Iaione ren- Bridgewater. In the first half alone, dering him a non-factor. He also had Blue Devil linemen Joe Scaglione, an acrobatic interception, and downed Chris Sweeney and Mike Anderson a punt inside the five-yard line. recorded three sacks or throws for November 1, 2014: Threepeat was losses in addition to limiting the Pan- MOTOR VEHICLE TICKETS • DWI • DRUGS IN CAR the outcome when it came to show- thers to just 12 rushing yards. downs this season with rival Westfield, Running back Eugene Rawles, who STATE AND MUNICIPAL CRIMINAL COURT MATTERS - and it happened in the championship had 12 rushes for 41 yards, including game of the Union County Tournament a TD run, in the first half, scooted for CALL US TO SPEAK WITH OUR TEAM OF when the top-seeded Raider boys soc- 122 more yards and two more TDs FORMER PROSECUTORS WHO CAN HELP. cer team defeated the second-seeded before being rested in the fourth quar- Blue Devils, 2-1, at Kean University. ter. QB Chris Hogge and Jackson CERTIFIED CRIMINAL TRIAL ATTORNEYS Fourpeat, however, also had a sig- Simcox, who had an interception, each Fred Lecomte (November 2013 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times nificance, because the 18-3 Raiders had one-yard TD bashes and Jelani GETTING HER SECOND GOAL...Raider senior Kathryn Cunningham drills in 53 Cardinal Drive, 3rd Floor, Westfield, NJ also won the UCT title in 2011, 2012 Pierre had a 39-yard TD reception. her second goal of the game on a penalty kick against Millburn in the quarterfinals and 2013 and lifted Head Coach Tom November 7, 2013: Heroes of the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 tournament in Scotch Plains on November 908.301.9001 • www.stahlesq.com Breznitsky’s UCT championship to- emerged! Midfielder Kathryn 7, 2013. The top-seeded Raiders won, 3-0. Page 10 Thursday, November 26, 2020 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION WESTFIELD may have been left unlocked. 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Nothing ap- tion and defendants are presumed Big enough for multiple kids to play PUBLIC NOTICE reported that their motor vehicle was ter is under investigation. peared to have been taken. The car innocent until proven guilty. at once and low enough for easy burglarized. The incident occurred be- FANWOOD BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE tween 5 p.m. on November 15 and 7 Saturday, October 3, a resident of access. Pull-out drawer for storage. PLANNING BOARD 50"Lx35"Wx18"H. Excellent a.m. on November 16. The vehicle Clement Place reported multiple Library Plans to Offer New, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT memo- was unlocked at the time of the bur- fraudulent transactions to his debit condition. $60.Call (908) 654-6091. rializing resolutions were adopted at the November 23, 2020 meeting in the follow- glary while it was parked in the victim’s card. The transactions appear to have PUBLIC NOTICES ing matters: driveway. The victim stated that there been made on Amazon Marketplace. Downloadable Music Service Keeping an eye on your govern- RESOLUTION were no items taken from the vehicle The case is under investigation. ments? Manually search the site Emergency Meeting Protocol nor was there any damage to the ve- Saturday, October 3, a resident of WESTFIELD — The Westfield gospel, Christian and children’s. More than 200,000 new songs are or register to receive email notifi- RESOLUTION hicle. Midway Avenue reported that a Memorial Library has announced cations and/or save your searches. CASE NO.: BA 20-15; MOUNTAINSIDE Thursday, November 19, a resi- pumpkin at her residence was stolen that as of Tuesday, December 1, added monthly. It’s a free public service provided ASSOCIATES, LLC dent of the 200 block of Windsor at an unknown time. The pumpkin patrons will be able to download Freegal® Music also offers a com- by NJ Press Association at ADDRESS: 1235 RT. 22 Avenue reported damage to their was valued at $8. The incident is music from the Freegal® Music pletely rebuilt mobile app and BLOCK: 23 LOT: 2.01 website, which are designed to en- www.njpublicnotices.com Represented By: STEPHEN HEHL, home. The resident stated that they under investigation. Service. They are entitled to three Esq. were away and the damage occurred Thursday, October 8, police ar- downloads per week and three hours sure that downloading is an easy PUBLIC NOTICE LI ZONE during that time frame. The damage rested James Wolfe, 24, of Cranford of free streaming. experience. The free application is Approved 10/27/20 TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD consisted of bent metal around win- and charged him with possession of The Freegal® Music service gives available for library cardholders and ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT RESOLUTION dow areas of the home. There were marijuana under 50 grams, pursuant patrons access to a collection span- can be downloaded in the Apple® CASE NO.: BA 20-17; MOUNTAINSIDE TAKE NOTICE that on the 23rd day of no suspects at the time of the report. to a motor vehicle stop in the area of ning over 15 million songs, music App Store and Google® Play Store. REAL ESTATE ASSOC. “We think that our patrons will November the Zoning Board of the Town- ADDRESS: 1191 RT. 22 EAST Thursday, November 19, a busi- Terrill Road and East Second Street. videos and audiobooks from more ship of Cranford, in the County of Union BLOCK: 7402/7403 LOT: 19.01 19.02 ness owner on the 300 block of East Wolfe was processed and released on than 40,000 music labels worldwide, particularly enjoy Freegal as it is took the following actions: 5 & 10 South Avenue reported an act of a summons. among them Sony Music, Epic, RCA similar to Spotify® or Apple® Mu- 1. Application ZBA 20-004: Granted Represented By: Stephen F. Hehl, criminal mischief. The complainant Thursday, October 8, a resident of and Columbia. sic in that they can create their own approval to Jesse R. Hynes and Roque Esq. Some of the music that Freegal playlists and stream music,” said Phil Inc. for a d(3) conditional use variance to LI ZONE reported that an unknown suspect South Avenue reported the theft of utilize the first floor of an existing structure Approved 10/27/20 broke the front window of his busi- U.S. currency and jewelry from in- offers includes a strong retrospec- Israel, library director. “Patrons will also be able to dis- measuring 1250 square feet for the pur- Resolutions are available for review in ness. The complainant was going to side her residence. The incident is tive collection from the 1940s and pose of a law office (professional office) as the Board Office by appointment. To re- speak to the building owner regard- under investigation. ’50s, one million classical tracks, cover new songs and artists and recall designated on the Township Tax Map also ceive a copy of a Resolution, email ing repairs. There were no suspects Saturday, October 10, a resident of and strong collections in jazz, world songs they have long forgotten. Freegal known as 109 Miln Street, Block 187 Lot 16 [email protected]. in the D-B Zone. Offices are only permitted at the time of the report. Second Street reported that multiple music, country, alternative, blues, is one more of our easy, downloadable By Order of the Planning Board, services that Westfield Memorial Li- on the first floor measuring less than 1,000 Theresa M. Snyder, Board Clerk Thursday, November 19, police sq. feet §255-39B(18)(b) BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE arrested Zain Ali, 21, of Iselin on a FUMC Plans Holiday Happenings brary cardholders will find themselves Kathy Lenahan COUNTY OF UNION charge of possession of a controlled using every day,” Mr. Israel said. Board Administrator STATE OF NEW JERSEY dangerous substance under 50 grams WESTFIELD — The First United Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Currently, library hours are Mon- 1 T - 11/26/20, The Leader Fee: $18.87 1 T - 11/26/20, The Leader Fee: $33.15 and on outstanding warrants from Methodist Church of Westfield in- in Westfield and for St. Joseph So- day to Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:45 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Union Township in the amount of vites the community to a marshmal- cial Service Center in Elizabeth. p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. low roast with Christmas music ev- First United Methodist Church to 4:45 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 4:45 TOWN OF WESTFIELD $500, resulting from a motor vehicle WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY stop in the area of Central Avenue ery Friday of Advent, from 5:30 to continues to offer its 10 a.m. Sun- p.m. The library will close at 4:45 6:30 p.m., on its front lawn. day worship services either p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2201 and Oxford Terrace. Ali was trans- ported to police headquarters for pro- First United Methodist Church, livestreamed or prerecorded on its and be closed Thursday and Friday, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2154 EN- located at 1 East Broad Street, will YouTube channel and Facebook November 26 and 27, for Thanks- TITLED “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF cessing and later released with a sum- WESTFIELD CHAPTER 2, “ADMINISTRATION,” ARTICLE II, TOWN OF- mons upon posting bail. light fire pits on November 27, De- page (search FUMC Westfield for giving. The library is located at 550 FICERS AND EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 3, PERSONNEL POSITIONS AND SCOTCH PLAINS cember 4, 11 and 18. All are wel- both). East Broad Street. SALARY SCHEDULE,” SEC. 2-12.28, “SCHEDULE.” Tuesday, November 17, two resi- come to stop by or stay a while, but The church will celebrate Christ- The library has added programs to BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of Westfield in the County of Union as follows: are asked to bring their own chair or mas Eve with a virtual service on its YouTube channel, accessible at SECTION I. PUBLIC NOTICE blanket, wear masks and remember YouTube and Facebook plus 5 p.m. youtube.com/user/ That the Code of the Town of Westfield be and is hereby amended by revising Section BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE to social distance. The sanctuary and 10 p.m. outdoor candle-light- westfieldmemoriallib, or by clicking 2-12.28, “Schedule,” in Chapter 2, “Administration” Article II, “Town Officers and Employ- PLANNING BOARD ees,” Division 3, “Personnel Positions and Salary Schedule,” so that the same shall read will be open for individuals or fami- ing services around fire pits. For on the YouTube icon on the library’s as follows: Notice is hereby given that a public hear- lies to sit and pray in accordance updates on service announcements website at wmlnj.org. Other program ing will be held by the Planning Board of JOB TITLE SALARY RANGE with indoor-gathering limits. and activities, visit the church information can be found on the the Borough of Mountainside in the Municipal Defender $13,938 - $16,594 Diaper and toy donations will be website at library’s website and the library’s Mountainside Municipal Building, 1385 Municipal Prosecutor $29,957 - $35,665 Route 22, Mountainside, New Jersey on accepted for the food pantry at the christmasinwestfield.com. Facebook page, facebook.com/wmlnj. Library Assistant I $31,312 - $38,674 12/17/2020 at 7:30PM for the following Custodian $38,590 - $43,576 application: Senior Custodian $39,530 - $47,650 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Property Owner: Sean Wessel and Library Assistant II $41,345 - $48,022 Katherine Kelliher-Wessel of 1352 Wood BOROUGH OF GARWOOD deviations, variances, waivers, exceptions, public (who may be represented by agent Office Manager $47,953 - $56,361 Valley Road, Mountainside, New Jersey LAND USE BOARD interpretations, modifications of conditions or attorney) will have an opportunity to Assistant Zoning Officer $48,947 - $61,732 07092, Block No. 15.02, Lot No. 3. of prior approvals, continuation of any pre- view the hearing in its entirety and/or be Municipal Magistrate $53,274 - $63,157 VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING The proposed development involves and existing nonconforming conditions and heard (present objections, ask questions, Deputy Town Clerk $55,559 - $66,921 requires the granting of relief from the PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that on other approvals reflected on the filed plans provide comments or offer evidence).You Aquatics Supervisor $56,922 - $68,307 following requirements of the ordinance so Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 7:30 (as same may be further amended or re- will be able to participate when the Board Administrative Secretary $59,389 - $71,576 as to permit: P.M. the Borough of Garwood Land Use vised from time to time without further Chair opens the meeting to the public for Engineering Inspector/Field Engineer $65,123 - $74,981 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that upon the Board – sitting / acting as the Zoning Board notice) and/or relief that may be deter- the public participation portion of the meet- Payroll Benefits Manager $67,394 - $82,917 application of Sean Wessel and Katherine of Adjustment (“Zoning Board”) – will hold mined to be necessary during the review ing. The Board Chair may reasonably limit Parking Services Director $68,294 - $81,782 Kelliher-Wessel (the “Applicant”), the Board a Virtual Public Hearing because of the and processing of the application and/or public comments. If you have prepared Assistant Director of Recreation $68,520 - $78,643 of Adjustment of the Borough of ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) public based upon an analysis of the plans and questions of the Applicant, the Applicant’s Assistant Library Director $68,750 - $79,412 Mountainside will conduct a virtual hearing health emergency (the “Virtual Public Hear- testimony at the VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEAR- professionals or the Zoning Board’s pro- Electrical Inspector $73,219 - $83,708 on December 17, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. pre- ing”). In compliance with the New Jersey ING on the Application. fessionals please e-mail them to Board Zoning Officer $73,521 - $86,767 vailing time to consider an application at Municipal Land Use Law and in order to AGAIN, THE ZONING BOARD’S DE- Secretary, Adele Lewis, in advance of the Librarian $66,961 - $87,259 the existing dwelling having an address of comply with the Executive Orders signed CEMBER 9, 2020 PUBLIC HEARING WILL Virtual Public Hearing at A- Executive Assistant $67,053 - $90,197 1352 Wood Valley Road. Such premises by the Governor of the State of New Jer- NOT BE CONDUCTED IN-PERSON. ALL [email protected]. Your questions will Municipal Court Administrator $74,345 - $85,924 are also designated as Block 15.02, Lot 3 sey, which prohibit and/or make public ZONING BOARD MEMBERS, BOARD be acknowledged and read into the record Tax Collector $74,522 - $89,080 (the “Property”). The Property is located in gatherings impracticable, the Virtual Pub- PROFESSIONALS AND THE and answered. Additionally, any objector Supervisor Public Works $77,074 - $89,114 the R-2 Zoning District. The applicant seeks lic Hearing will take place remotely via APPLICANT’S REPRESENTATIVES/ or person wishing to use exhibits at the Assistant Director of Public Works $83,514 - $96,041 variance relief from Sec. 1009(c)(6) for Ring Central, an internet based PROFESSIONALS WILL PARTICIPATE hearing must e-mail them to Board Secre- Tax Assessor $83,998 - $101,149 foundation area of 18.7% whereas 15% is videoconference and telephone con- IN THE VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING RE- tary, Adele Lewis, at A- Town Surveyor $85,721 - $104,972 allowed and relief from 1009(c)(7) for lot ference service. Interested members of MOTELY – BY VIDEOCONFERENCE OR [email protected] prior to the Virtual Assistant Town Engineer $86,901 - $102,098 coverage of 36.4% whereas 30% is al- the public can view and/or participate in TELEPHONE CONFERENCE, VIA RING Public Hearing. Recreation Director $90,147 - $104,891 lowed in conjunction with the installation of the Virtual Public Hearing, free of charge, CENTRAL APPLICATION. ALL INTER- Town Clerk $91,749 - $109,671 PUBLIC INSPECTION OF THE APPLI- a garage. The applicant will also seek such by following the instructions set forth be- ESTED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC Library Director $97,722 - $117,612 CATION MATERIALS AND PLANS other variances, exceptions and/or design low and/or by contacting the Board Secre- WANTING TO VIEW AND/OR PARTICI- Town Planner $99,664 - $118,796 All application documents, plans, filed waivers as may be required upon an analy- tary, Adele Lewis, in advance of the Virtual PATE IN THE VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEAR- Construction Official $102,622 - $127,972 materials, exhibits and related information sis of the plans and the testimony at the Public Hearing via e-mail at A- ING SHOULD NOT GO TO THE MUNICI- Director of Public Works $102,693 - $121,140 will be accessible online at public hearing. [email protected]. PAL BUILDING ON THE EVENING OF Deputy Fire Chief $128,435 - $143,827 www.garwood.org. All filings will be sub- THIS MEETING IS BEING HELD VIR- The Virtual Public Hearing is on the THE HEARING. THE ONLY WAY FOR Town Engineer $129,601 - $150,589 mitted/available within the appliable statu- TUALLY IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH property owner / applicant’s, Paul T. Mar- INTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE PUB- Chief Financial Officer $131,309 - $160,941 tory deadlines. Members of the public who THE EXECUTIVE ORDERS SIGNED BY tin (the “Applicant”), application seeking LIC TO VIEW OR PARTICIPATE IN THE Fire Chief $140,629 - $160,272 do not have access to a computer and/or THE GOVERNOR AND IN preliminary and final site plan, d(1) use VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING IS BY Police Chief $145,665 - $165,302 the internet and/or lack the technological COMPLICANCE WITH THE RECOMMEN- variance and bulk (“c”) variance approvals ONLINE/VIRTUAL MEANS VIA RING Town Administrator $165,520 - $197.825 know how to review the application and DATIONS BY THE CDC AND IN COMPLI- for the property located at 242 Second CENTRAL VIDEOCONFERENCE OR supporting materials on the Borough’s SECTION II. ANCE WITH THE DCA REQUIREMENTS Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey 07027, TELEPHONICALLY. website, should contact Board Secretary, The Personnel and Position Salary Schedule set forth in Sec. 2-12.28 as hereby FOR EMERGENCY MEETING PROTO- formally identified as Block 205, Lot 26 on PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE VIRTUAL Adele Lewis, to make alternate arrange- amended shall take place as of January 1, 2021. COL. the Tax Maps of the Borough of Garwood PUBLIC HEARING ments to physically inspect the documents SECTION III. TO VIRTUALLY ATTEND THIS ZOOM (the “Property”). The Site, which is com- To access the Virtual Public Hearing, at the Borough of Garwood Municipal Build- Any or all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict, or inconsistent, with any part of the MEETING, FOLLOW THE INSTRUC- prised of 7,500 square feet, is improved you must join the Ring Central meeting. To ing (403 South Avenue, Garwood, New terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in such conflict or TIONS BELOW with a 2 1/2-story, 1-family dwelling con- access the Ring Central meeting, you will Jersey), or at some other location desig- inconsistent. Online https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ taining approximately 1,900 square feet need access to a computer, smartphone nated by the municipality or by mailing at SECTION IV. 83612132941?pwd=M09iaWJ3NHJLam1IY2 (the “Home”). The Applicant seeks to le- or other device with internet access and/or the municipality’s determination. In the event that any section, part or provision of this ordinance shall be held to be srTmhKUlJrZz09 galize the conversion of the Home from a dial-in through a mobile or land line phone AGAIN, ANY INDIVIDUAL LACKING unconstitutional or invalid by any court, such holdings shall not affect the validity of this Dial In: +1 929 205 6099 1-family dwelling to a 2-family dwelling. to log into the meeting. To join the Ring THE RESOURCES, KNOW-HOW OR ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part so held unconstitutional or Meeting ID: 836 1213 2941 The conversion requires interior modifica- Central meeting videoconference, utilize ABILITY FOR TECHNOLOGICAL AC- invalid. Passcode: 830119 tions only, no exterior modifications to the the link below and type in the Meeting ID CESS TO THE VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEAR- SECTION V. and any additional relief that may be Home or Property are proposed. The Prop- when prompted. You will join the meeting ING SHOULD CONTACT THE ZONING This ordinance shall take effect after passage and publication as soon as, and in the required from the board. erty is located in the Borough’s Residence and be able to listen and view the evidence BOARD SECRETARY, ADELE LEWIS, manner provided by law. Copies of the application, including any “A” (Single Family) Zoning District (the “R- shared on the screen at the meeting. To AT [email protected] FOR supporting plans and other documents are A Zone”), which does not permit 2-family join via telephone conference, utilize the NOTICE ASSISTANCE IN ACCESSING THE public records and may be inspected in the dwellings. dial-in number below and enter the Meet- PLANS AND THE VIRTUAL PUBLIC The foregoing ordinance was introduced at a Regular Meeting of the Town Council of Office of the Planning Board in the The Application requires variance relief ing ID when prompted. HEARING. THE VIRTUAL PUBLIC the Town of Westfield held on November 24, 2020 and was read for the first time. This Mountainside Municipal Building, 1385 to allow and/or continue the following de- TO JOIN BY VIDEOCONFERENCE: HEARING MAY BE CONTINUED WITH- ordinance will be further considered for final passage by said Town Council at the Route 22, Mountainside, New Jersey be- viations from the Borough’s Land Use Or- Link to join by PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or OUT FURTHER NOTICE ON SUCH AD- Westfield Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New tween the hours of 8:30AM and 4:30PM dinance: d(1) Use Variance: 2-family Android: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/ DITIONAL OR OTHER DATES AS THE Jersey 07090 at a meeting beginning at 8:00 PM on December 8, 2020 or at any time and Monday through Friday, except legal holi- dwellings are not permitted in the R-A j/6432970558 ZONING BOARD MAY DETERMINE. place to which such meeting may be adjourned. All persons interested will be given the days. At the public hearing, members of Zone; Number of Private Garage Spaces: Meeting ID: 643 297 0558 opportunity to be heard concerning such Ordinance. If the meeting on December 8, 2020 the public may appear in person, or through Required, 2 garage spaces (1 garage Stephen F. Hehl, Esq. must be held virtually due to COVID-19, the public hearing will be held digitally by using an attorney, and ask questions, give evi- space per dwelling unit); Proposed, 1 ga- TO JOIN BY TELEPHONE: HEHL OFFICES OF JAVERBUAM the following link: http://www.bit.ly/WestfieldTownCouncilMeeting or via telephone dence or make a statement concerning the rage space; Minimum Front Yard Set- WURGAFT HICKS KAHN Telephone Number: +1 (646) 357-3664 by calling 646-518-9805, Webinar ID 753 829 581 # . Copies of this ordinance are granting of this application. back: Required, 25 feet; Existing / Pro- WIKSTROM & SININS, P.C. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 26, 2020 Page 11 Co-founder of Robotics Lab Covid-19 Infection Rate Charged with Sexual Crimes Rises Locally Among Youth AREA — A co-founder of a Sum- pending a first appearance to take place By REBECCA MEHORTER they might have Covid-19 — the mit-based robotics laboratory has been in Union County Superior Court. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader polymerise chain reaction (PCR) test charged with sexual crimes against “Children seeking to learn and ex- AREA — The fear of a “second and the rapid test. PCR tests are more three students who attended classes pand their knowledge were entrusted wave” of the Covid-19 pandemic is accurate, but rapid tests are more con- there, acting Union County Prosecu- to this defendant. His alleged actions becoming more and more legitimate venient for residents. “In public health tor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Summit constitute a betrayal of that trust,” as cases around New Jersey continue we consider the PCR results confirma- Police Chief Andrew Bartolotti jointly Prosecutor Ruotolo said. “These to rise. According to Covidactnow.org, tory and a rapid test to be a presump- announced November 19. charges are the result of fine collabo- the Union County infection rate (or the tive result,” Ms. Avallone said to The Christopher P. Marbaix, 59, is charged ration and investigative work by Sum- number of people one sick person Leader. with two counts of second-degree sexual mit PD and the Prosecutor’s Office passes Covid-19 to) is 1.13, somewhat The PCR tests are more labor-inten- assault of a child under the age of 13, and reflect law enforcement’s shared down from last week, and there are sive to complete and are run through a three counts of second-degree endan- commitment to protecting the chil- 50.4 new cases daily per 100,000 lab. “Most labs are already set up to gering the welfare of a child and three dren of Union County.” people. A month ago, there were 4.8 automatically submit the result to the counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual “Without exception, the Summit cases per 100,000 residents. NJ Department of Health,” Ms. contact with a child. Police Department strives to engender But even eight months into the pan- Avallone explained via email, but rapid The charges are the result of a joint public confidence and ensure that our demic, the health departments are tests are performed at the point of investigation conducted by members efforts protect children within safe and VIRTUAL TOUR GUIDES...Councilwoman Dawn Mackey (right) with fellow struggling to keep track of positive service (like walk-in clinics) and do of the Summit Police Department and secure learning communities,” Chief volunteer Cary Prisch leads a virtual tour of AddamsFest. Ms. Mackey and other tests. Regional Health Officer Megan not automatically connect to the data- the Prosecutor’s Office’s Special Vic- Bartolotti explained. “The results of volunteer tour guides enabled adults with severe disabilities and medical chal- Avallone explained some of the rea- base. tims Unit, according to Union County the successful joint investigation by lenges to participate virtually in Westfield’s AddamsFest, a townwide Halloween sons it has been increasingly difficult So, Ms. Avallone explained at the Assistant Prosecutor Bryan Tiscia, the Summit Police Department and celebration. More than 50 participants toured the homes of the Haunt Your House Contest and searched for fairy doors in Mystical Mindowaskin. to give exact numbers of confirmed board of health meeting, the rapid- who is prosecuting the case. The in- Union County Prosecutor’s Office cases. response tests are instead faxed to vestigation revealed that on multiple brought forward sufficient evidence to Ms. Avallone said at the November local health departments, and then occasions from September 2016 introduce charges today. I am thankful DWC Discusses Grants, through December 2018, Mr. Marbaix for the diligent work of these two allegedly inappropriately touched the agencies, and for this outcome.” three victims over their clothing when Anyone with information regard- Parklets in Last ’20 Meeting COVID-19 Totals COVID-19 Totals they were between the ages of 12 and ing Mr. Marbaix’s activities is urged May 28, 2020 November 24, 2020 15 while they were under his personal to contact Summit Police Department By REBECCA MEHORTER other expenses. instruction at Robot Revolution on Detective Sgt. Ryan Peters at Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Union County - Union County - Mr. Zuckerman said the $20,000 15,293 cases, 1,030 deaths 26,347 cases, 1,251 deaths Maple Avenue. (908)273-5871. WESTFIELD — Downtown will mostly go toward “major promo- Robot Revolution describes itself Convictions on second-degree Cranford - 460 cases Cranford - 660 cases Westfield Corporation (DWC) mem- tions” for downtown businesses. One Fanwood - 92 cases Fanwood - 163 cases on its website as the largest robotics criminal offenses are commonly pun- bers convened via Zoom on Novem- project the DWC is doing is sending school in the state, having given in- ishable by 5 to 10 years in state prison. Garwood - 42 cases Garwood - 89 cases ber 18 for their monthly meeting. postcards to “every door in Westfield, Mountainside - 67 cases Mountainside - 250 cases struction to more than 3,000 students These criminal charges are mere Participants discussed a grant the or- Cranford and Mountainside” — about since it opened nearly a decade ago. accusations. Every defendant is pre- Scotch Plains - 268 cases Scotch Plains - 589 cases ganization received and the future of 22,000 households — promoting Westfield - 274 cases Westfield - 472 cases Mr. Marbaix was taken into custody sumed innocent unless and until the downtown parklets in their last downtown Westfield holiday shop- without incident Thursday morning, proven guilty in a court of law. official meeting of 2020. ping. The DWC also will allocate The DWC received a $72,530 grant $5,000 for a special Small Business 2 board of health meeting that most health department employees must from Main Street New Jersey. The Saturday promotion in which the first people, especially teenagers, with manually input the cases into their FreeholdersAnnounce New money, which comes from the CARES 250 people to walk into the visitors’ Covid-19 are presenting no symptoms personal database. This hiccup in the Act, will help offset Covid-19-related center will receive $20 vouchers, us- or mild symptoms, most commonly process means the health department expenses in the downtown. During able at any downtown business. headaches, achiness and sometimes is, one, taking time to constantly enter Caregivers Grant Program the meeting, DWC Executive Direc- “We keep plugging along with all diarrhea. data and, two, always behind on re- tor Bob Zuckerman gave a break- this promotion stuff and hammering “We’re not getting fevers, we’re not porting the complete number of cases. COUNTY – The Union County Free- program will provide in-home respite down of where some of the money home the message ‘shop local, shop getting a cough, maybe sometimes a “We have been having a huge, huge holder Board is pleased to announce services Monday through Saturday, with will go and what the corporation will local, shop local,’” Mr. Zuckerman runny cold, but mild, mild symptoms,” problem — statewide, not just here — the new “Rest Easy Caregivers” grant a limit of 10 hours per week. do with the money it saved by receiv- said. “And hopefully, it will all make she said at the meeting. “And I think with the increased availability of the opportunities for families in need of Expenses covered by the program ing the grant. a really big difference this holiday it’s becoming harder for individuals rapid-test results, the antigen results,” assistance in caring for children with also include administrative support The DWC will pay $10,000 for season.” without a known exposure to know she said at the health board meeting. “I disabilities and special needs during and supplies needed for Covid-19 downtown ambassadors to help di- The meeting participants also dis- when it may be Covid-like symptoms.” can assure you [inputting the results is] the Covid-19 outbreak. Approximately prevention. rect shoppers and hand out masks and cussed the future of the many parklets Finding known exposures also is not a quick process: It takes a lot of $1 million of federal Coronavirus Aid, The grant program covers all 21 maps. Two ambassadors will work and the Quimby Street pedestrian becoming increasingly difficult, as Ms. time, you get kicked out a lot, so it’s Relief, and Economic Security municipalities; however, applications each day, and the program will run plaza as the winter approaches. Ini- Avallone said at the board of health frustrating for us, the efficiency.” (CARES) Act dollars with fund the will be awarded on a first-come, first- from Black Friday to Christmas. The tially, Mr. Zuckerman said, the DWC meeting, in that contact tracers “are Recently, a major provider of rapid grant program. served basis. Priority will be given to DWC also will hire gift wrappers to planned to take down the parklets on getting talked to more aggressively tests in the county “was able to con- Details on applying for a grant are applicants residing in designated Com- work at the visitors’ center, which December 1, but Mayor Shelley than ever, and ‘more aggressively’ is nect to the NJ Department of Health available at ucnj.org/rest-easy- munities of Opportunity, as identified will be set up at the former Ann Tay- Brindle requested the corporation the nice way of putting it.” She said database so we are now receiving more caregiver-grant. Additional questions in the 2019 Union County Department lor store. The DWC will use $10,000 survey restaurants for their thoughts that some residents are refusing to rapid results come through the sys- about the program can be submitted by of Human Services Community Needs of the grant money to create the cen- on outdoor dining. quarantine after being exposed and tem,” Ms. Avallone said via email, so email to [email protected]. Assessment. The Communities of Op- ter, which will feature Westfield 300 “Every single restaurant that has a that individuals who have tested posi- there is less time spent on inputting “The ‘Rest Easy Caregivers’ grant portunity include Elizabeth, Hillside, merchandise for sale, gift wrapping, parklet wrote back that they would tive and have been told to isolate have faxes into the Westfield Regional program is designed to help families Linden, Plainfield, Roselle, Rahway maps and other materials. like to keep it through the winter,” not been home when contact tracers Health Department’s system. who have been impacted by the Covid- and Union. Five-thousand dollars will go to- Mr. Zuckerman said. He speculated call them. “It’s incredibly frustrating The New Jersey Department of 19 crisis to care for their children with For more information about programs ward funding the new maps of all the that indoor dining may come to an for us,” she said. Health database only officially reports disabilities,” said Freeholder Chairman and services for Union County resi- downtown businesses, and $6,000 will end soon, which, without outdoor din- Contact tracers will sometimes ap- confirmatory (PCR) tests. The list Ms. Alexander Mirabella. “With a trained dents with disabilities and special needs, go toward the creation of approxi- ing, would lead restaurants back to pear on Caller ID as the health depart- Avallone sends to Mayor Shelley respite care worker to assist them, par- visit the Office for Persons with Dis- mately 2,500 canvas reusable bags takeout/pickup only. ment, but since they are calling seven Brindle includes the rapid-test results, ents can make time to pursue employ- abilities and Special Needs online or with a “shop local message,” Mr. The main issue with keeping the days a week, they will also use their but the list the police chief receives ment opportunities and tend to tasks that contact the Office Director Manuel Zuckerman said. Some money also barriers and tables up during the win- cell phones, Ms. Avallone said. Con- does not, which leads to the differen- require them to be outside of the home.” Ramirez at [email protected] or will be used to purchase more barrier ter is snow removal. Town Adminis- tact tracers will always leave tiation in the mayor’s reports. “The Freeholder board is dedicated (908)527-4807. covers for parklets as well as reim- trator Jim Gildea said that the parklets voicemails and even texts with a num- In Mayor Brindle’s November 13 to finding ways to help all of our resi- burse the DWC for the covers it al- would hinder plowing and that the ber to call back. Without the coopera- Covid-19 update, she wrote, “Regional dents during this time of crisis, and the PUBLIC NOTICE ready bought. narrow travel lanes with snow could tion of residents who have been ex- Health Director Megan Avallone indi- new grant program focuses on the chal- TOWN OF WESTFIELD The DWC additionally is using make it difficult for emergency ve- posed and or tested positive for Covid- cated that there are multiple other self- lenges faced by families with special WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY grant money to set up a free delivery hicles to get in and out. Mr. Gildea 19, it becomes difficult to find those reported cases to her office from needs children. It is the result of many GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2202 service to Westfield and its neighbor- also pointed out that it took days to asymptomatic cases. schools and day care centers that still conversations I have had with special NOTICE OF PENDING ing towns. Mr. Zuckerman said the move the barriers, tables and other The fear is that someone who is require lab verification before they education educators, parents and ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY DWC is partnering with parklet materials into place. It would presenting no or mild symptoms will can be shared in her numbers, and I caregivers, who are searching for re- General Ordinance No. 2202, a sum- Deliverynow.com to offer a free de- take time to remove them in case of a give the virus to someone who may continue to hear from many other resi- sources that support the ability of school- mary of which is included herein, was livery service for downtown pur- big storm. Luckily, he said, there are develop severe symptoms. If a resi- dents about additional cases that they age special needs children and young introduced at a Regular Meeting of the chases. He said there is $7,500 set not any big storms headed toward dent is not presenting symptoms, he or know of that have not yet reached our adults to continue learning and making Town Council of the Town of Westfield aside for the deliveries, which he es- Westfield at this point, so the parklets she may not get tested, which would reports.” held on November 24, 2020 and was read progress from home, until they can for the first time. This Ordinance will be timates will number about 1,000 in can at least stay for now. affect the official case count. “It is also important to remember return to their classorooms. The funds further considered for final passage by total. The DWC board also approved a “As rates of Covid-19 rise in the that the reported numbers both in the will provide additional assistance to said Town Council at the Westfield Munici- The grant also will pay for a retail motion to spend up to $5,000 for region, we encourage anyone who Mayor’s totals and the NJ Dept. of Union County students who are most in pal Building, Council Chambers, 425 East study the DWC is having done to reusable snowflake window clings to develops symptoms consistent with Health totals do not give a full picture Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 need, while offering caregivers an op- at a meeting beginning at 8:00 p.m. on better recruit businesses. Mr. put up in empty storefronts. Covid-19 to stay home until they can of the amount of community spread — portunity to pursue other obligations December 8, 2020 or at any time and place Zuckerman said the study started The DWC will not officially meet get tested,” Ms. Avallone said via email as there are still many rapid tests that while the respite provider is there,” said to which such meeting may be adjourned. months ago and was already bud- during the month of December. The to The Westfield Leader. are not reported or that are reported Freeholder Sergio Granados, who is All persons interested will be given the geted for, but the grant will now cover next official DWC meeting will take There are two types of tests resi- weeks later,” Ms. Avallone said via opportunity to be heard concerning such the liaison to the Human Services Advi- Ordinance. If the meeting on December 8, the costs, so $20,000 is freed up for place on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. dents can take if they are concerned email. sory Committee. 2020 must be held virtually due to COVID- The “Rest Easy Caregivers” grant 19, the public hearing will be held digitally by using the following link: http://www.bit.ly/ Goods & Services Directory WestfieldTownCouncilMeeting or via PUBLIC NOTICE telephone by calling 646-518-9805, Webinar ID 753 829 581 #. BOROUGH OF GARWOOD Copies of this ordinance are available in OLIVER A PLANNING/ZONING BOARD %ඈඈ඄඄ൾൾඉංඇ඀6ൾඋඏංർൾඌ full at the Office of the Town Clerk, Westfield MEETING NOTICE Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, ൿඅඎൾඇඍංඇ4ඎංർ඄%ඈඈ඄ඌ Westfield, New Jersey 07090 PAVING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: The matter is ൽൾඌ඄ඍඈඉ๟ඈඇඅංඇൾ scheduled for a virtual / electronic public General Ordinance No. 2202 is summa- Driveways • Parking Lots ൺർർඈඎඇඍඌඉൺඒൺൻඅൾൺඇൽඋൾർൾංඏൺൻඅൾ hearing before the Garwood Planning rized as follows: Seal Coating • Railroad Ties ൻൺඇ඄උൾർඌൿංඇൺඇർංൺඅඋൾඉඈඋඍංඇ඀ Board for December 9th, 2020 at 7:30 pm TITLE: AN ORDINANCE TO Belgian Block Curbing (there will be no in-person meeting). In ඉൺඒඋඈඅඅൿඈඋඎඉඍඈൾආඉඅඈඒൾൾඌ AMEND THE CODE OF THE Drainage Problems response to the COVID-19 emergency, ආඈඇඍඁඅඒඊඎൺඋඍൾඋඅඒ๟ඒൾൺඋඅඒ TOWN OF WESTFIELD, Cement Sidewalks pursuant to Governor Murphy’s 2020 NJ CHAPTER 29A ඉൺඒඋඈඅඅඍൺඑൾඌൺඇൽඌ Executive Orders Nos. 103, 107, et seq. “Serving the area for over 70 years” and per the corresponding guidelines is- 1. Section 29A-5 – “Tree Preserva- Family Owned & Operated %ൾඌඌ(ർ඄ඌඍൾංඇ sued by the N.J.D.C.A. Division of Local tion Commission; membership; terms; Fully Insured • FREE Estimates Government Services, the public hearing appointment.” of the Town Code shall be -- will be conducted virtually, via RingCentral, changed by amending the following lan- ൾർ඄ඌඍൾංඇൻൾඌඌ#඀ආൺංඅർඈආ and the hearing will be accessible to the guage in its entirety: 908-753-7281 public at the below login: A. Tree Preservation Commission. A Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or An- Tree Preservation Commission is hereby droid: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/ created which shall assist the Planning Precision Painting 6432970558 Board or the Board of Adjustment, as the Alternatively, you may dial in to hear/ case may be, in an advisory capacity on Plus participate at audio dial-in: Telephone: Dial: tree preservation and management mat- +1 (646) 357-3664, Meeting ID: 643 297 ters pertaining to the Town. The Tree Pres- Specializing in 0558 ervation Commission of the Town Council BLACK TOP RE: Case #PB20-05, 337 Myrtle Av- shall consist of seven members, all of Interior Painting, enue, R/A Zone. whom shall be residents of the Town, and PAVING Wall Repair, Spackling, Applicant: Joesph Smolinski, Seeking a shall be appointed by the Mayor with the Professional, Neat, Reliable Certificate of non-conformity for a two- approval of the Town Council as follows: CONCRETE family house in a one family zone (1) One member shall be a Class IV DRIVEWAYS No job too small All application documents, plans, filed member of the Planning Board and shall PARKING LOTS BRICK PAVERS materials exhibits and related information serve for a one-year term; Free estimates will be accessible online at (2) One member shall be a member of 908-889-4422 www.garwood.org. All filings will be sub- the Code Review and Town Property Com- FREE ESTIMATES mitted / available within the applicable mittee of the Town Council and shall serve 908-400-5599 statutory deadlines. If a member of the for a one-year term; and public wishes to participate in the virtual (3) Five members shall be from the gen- meeting, it is recommended that the Board eral public (“general members”) and shall Secretary, Adele Lewis, be contacted at a- each serve three-year terms. [email protected] and advised of the SECTION II. All ordinances or parts of intention to participate. The municipal ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with building remains closed to the public as of any part of the terms of this ordinance are This AD space is calling your name! Want this AD space? the date of this notice. If a member of the hereby repealed to the extent that they are public lacks the technology capability to in such conflict or inconsistent. You should call back. view materials online, log-in and/or dial-in SECTION III. In the event any section, to the proceeding(s), it is recommended part or provision of this ordinance shall be that the Board Secretary be contacted to held unconstitutional or invalid by any court, determine how to obtain/review physical such holding shall not affect the validity of Contact the Space Man documents, whether at the Borough of this ordinance as a whole, or any part Garwood Municipal Building (403 South thereof other than the part so held uncon- Ask for Jeff Gruman at 908-232-4407 Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey) at some stitutional or invalid. 908-232-4407 [email protected] other location designated by the munici- SECTION IV. This ordinance shall take pality or by mailing, at the municipality’s effect after passage and publication, as determination. soon as, and in the manner permitted by JOSEPH SMOLINSKI law. 337 Myrtle Avenue Tara Rowley, RMC Single Size: $25 per week • Double Size: $40 per week Garwood, New Jersey 07027 Town Clerk 1 T - 11/26/20, the Leader Fee: $47.94 1 T - 11/26/20, The Leader Fee: $69.87 Call Jeff Gruman at 908-232-4407 or email [email protected] Page 12 Thursday, November 26, 2020 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION Y Men’s Club Christmas Tree Sale A True Westfield Tradition • Est. 1947 • Christmas Trees & Wreaths • Roping & Stands Starts Saturday, November 28th • Elm Street Athletic Field Weekdays Monday to Friday 5PM - 9PM • Saturdays & Sundays 9AM - 6PM All Proceeds Donated To Local Charities & Non-Profits Monmouth Museum Seeking Emerging Artists’ Entries Mixing Library Zoom Programs To AREA — The Monmouth Mu- in a gallery talk and are guided With Zest seum is seeking entries for the through the stages of a solo exhi- By HILLARY SHOPE next New Jersey Emerging Artists bition, including the installation Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Offer Trivia, Music, History Series (NJEAS). Artists must be of the show. Artists are also pro- New Jersey residents and have vided promotional material and WESTFIELD — The Westfield The Bad Cats; as a lead vocalist for never had a solo-exhibition at an an opening reception by the mu- Hearty Meat and onion into small pieces, making Memorial Library continues to of- The Kazz Music Orchestra; as a AAM-accredited Museum. Six seum. sure to remove the seeds fer virtual programs through the cast member of the Off-Broadway artists will be chosen to hold The museum focuses in the Veggie Egg Bake 3. Brown the ground pork in a platform Zoom. They can be found show The Gong Show Live, and as month-long solo-shows in the Emerging Artist Series to repre- This recipe is very similar to a cast iron skillet with touch of ol- on the library’s website, wmlnj.org, Echoes of Sinatra vocalist for “Ella Nilson Gallery and online in our sent the underrepresented in the frittata, but doesn’t contain milk. ive oil over low heat until fully and the library’s Facebook page, and Frank: A Tribute.” virtual gallery. arts as it applies to all fields and Normally, a splash of milk helps cooked through, drain oil, then facebook.com/wmlnj. In addition, she is proud to be To see the prospectus and to disciplines. We look to thought- give the eggs a fluffier, lighter set aside to cool the pan Trivia for Teens and Adults is on the founder and primary performer submit go to https:// fully engage a broad group of texture, but this egg bake doesn’t 4. Place the diced veggies into tap for Tuesday, December 1, at 7 for the Silver Fox Songs showcase monmouthmuseum.submittable.com/ emerging artists and prioritize di- need it. It’s hearty, creamy and a pan and sauté in a splash of p.m. Players can bring their own series, a program which brings live submit. The deadline to submit is versity in all areas including gen- filled with flavor. This egg bake olive oil on low heat until soft teammates, team up with others, or music to various community ser- Friday, March 5, 2021, at mid- der, age, background, socioeco- was inspired by my friend Tan- (about 10 minutes) be a one-person outfit. Everyone vices organizations and celebrates night. nomic level, sexual orientation, ner who has made something like 5. While your veggies are cook- age 16 and over is welcome to play. American classics from jazz to soul. The Monmouth Museum is com- ethnicity and the special needs this, so I decided to make one of ing, whisk together 8 eggs in a The questions are designed to be On Fridays, December 4 and 18, mitted to providing opportunities community. By creating a plat- my own. This recipe serves up to medium bowl and add a pinch of accessible to a large range of ages at 1:30 p.m., the TGIF! series will for New Jersey artists. The NJEAS form and providing a voice to these 8 people and allows for a lot of black pepper, set aside and interests. continue virtually. The first pro- started in 2007 to give a platform diverse perspectives, the exhibi- flexibility. If you don’t have some 6. Once the veggies are cooked Vocalist Rhonda Denét will gram is “Pearl Harbor: Legacy of to local artists who had yet to tions and their workshops can pro- of the ingredients, this is the kind through, add two handfuls of present “Jazz to Soul: The Holi- the Attack,” and the second is “Ant- exhibit their works in solo-shows vide and inclusive and interactive of recipe spring mix day Edition” on Thursday, Decem- arctica: A Year on Ice.” Informa- and to create a nurturing environ- space for artistic exploration and you can get into the ber 3, at 7 p.m. She will cover tion about both of these topics can ment to develop their careers. support s collaborative environ- creative veggies songs that touch on giving thanks, be found on the library’s Facebook NJEAS has worked with over 70 ment for attendees. with – and cook enjoying the winter weather and page before the programs. local artists since the program’s The Emerging Artist Series more likely down celebrating the holiday season. Currently, library hours are Mon- inception, and the program has structure implements peer-re- than not, it (once the Her repertoire consists of songs day to Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:45 become a popular staple at the viewed selection processes and will turn spring mix by artists such as Frank Sinatra, p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9:30 museum. committee-based decision making. out just has wilted, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, a.m. to 4:45 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to Each New Jersey Emerging Art- Our jurors are professional art- fine. I used you’re Diana Ross and The Supremes, 4:45 p.m. The library will close at ist Series consists of six monthly ists, curators, academics and com- Niman ready to Nat King Cole, Etta James, Tony 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Novem- solo exhibitions in which artists munity members with a keen fo- Ranch construct Bennett, Gladys Knight, Ray ber 25, and be closed Thursday, are given a platform to exhibit cus on diversity, creativity and Ground your egg Charles and more. November 26, and Friday, Novem- their work, discuss their process excellence. Pork be- bake) Ms. Denét’s professional career ber 27, for Thanksgiving. cause it’s 7. Make allows her to perform throughout The library also has added pro- pre-sea- sure the the New York Metropolitan region grams to its YouTube channel, soned and pork is and across the country, with ap- which can be found at youtube.com/ has a delicious touch of fennel. I evenly distributed on the bottom pearances at concert halls, theaters, user/westfieldmemoriallib, or by Community Calendar like dipping mine in a bit of of the cast iron skillet forming a clubs, resorts and museums. She clicking on the YouTube icon on Sriracha mayo, but feel free to nice even layer performs regularly with her band, the library’s website at wmlnj.org. Brought to you by Trinitas Regional Medical Center leave that out if it’s not your 8. Add your cooked veggies preference. It’s delicious on its evenly on top of the pork, do not own. Enjoy! mix Ingredients: 4-H Program Offers Kids Introduction to Dialetcitcal 9. Pour your eggs over the Cranford Virtual Tree Light- • 1 pkg, 16 oz. Niman Ranch veggie mixture, do not mix ing with tree decorating, caroling Behavioral Therapy (DBT), live Ground Pork (or ground meat of zoom webinars Fridays, Decem- 10. Lastly, sprinkle the ched- Free Science-at-Home Kits and a visit from Santa Friday, No- your choosing) dar cheese over the top of the vember 27, 6 p.m. View the live ber 4 and 11, 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. • Small red bell pepper The beginners course is designed veggie mixture and add red pep- COUNTY – Union County stu- Home interactive webinar series. broadcast on TV35. • Small green bell pepper per flakes on top if you want a dents can explore science topics at The Extension is also hosting a Westfield Area Y Men’s Club for mental health professionals. • ½ yellow onion Register at www.dbtnj.org. touch of spice, do not mix home with the help of free kits as- food security current webinar se- Christmas Tree Sale Saturday, • 1 large shallot 11. Place the cast iron skillet sembled by Union County 4-H, a ries for teens presented by the November 28, 2020 at 9 a.m. at Scotch Plains Christmas Tree • 8 eggs Lighting Tuesday, December 7, 5 into the oven and bake for 20-25 youth development program that World Food Prize New Jersey the Elm Street Athletic Field, • 2 handfuls spring mix minutes until fully cooked through engages K-12 students in hands-on Youth Institute. Both series run Westfield. Monday through Fri- p.m. Virtual celebration only to be • 1 cup shredded cheddar streamed on Facebook Live. 12. Allow to cool for a few learning and civic service while through December. day, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and cheese minutes and then slice to enjoy practicing teamwork, organization, Union County 4-H belongs to the Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Perfect Storm: Managing • A pinch of black pepper Challenging Behavios During Directions for Sriracha Mayo: public speaking and other impor- national 4-H youth program, the Small Business Saturday, No- • A sprinkle of red pepper flakes 1. Mix together ½ cup of may- tant life skills. largest youth development program vember 28, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Covid-19, Tuesday, December 8 Directions for egg bake: and Wednesday, December 9, vir- onnaise, 1 tablespoon Sriracha Union County 4-H is run by the in the United States. Participation Downtown Scotch Plains. Raffle 1. Preheat the oven to 350 de- and a ¼ teaspoon cayenne pep- Rutgers Cooperative Extension of in 4-H is associated with better and free tote bag at Alan August- tual conference. Healthcare pro- grees Fahrenheit fessionals may register for one or per. Mix until combined and make Union County under the Rutgers grades at school and a stronger in- ine Village Green. 2. Dice the bell peppers and sure to refrigerate leftovers. New Jersey Agricultural Experiment terest in taking science classes, at- Black Saturday Sale, Saturday, both days. Contact Lelie Diana Station. tending college and contributing to November 28, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for registration at (908) 272-3606 Each kit provides students with the community. A recent Tufts Uni- Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service or [email protected]. simple materials for building lava versity study found that as a group, League Thrift Shop, 1741 E. Sec- Scotch Plains Menorah Auction Set for Butterflies lamps and balloon rockets, baking girls who join 4-H clubs are espe- ond Street, Scotch Plains. Lighting Thursday, December bread and making meals and more. cially likely to demonstrate posi- A Cracked Christmas Carol, 10, 5 p.m. Virtual celebration From Downtown Exhibit The Extension staff has also cre- tive behaviors. Saturday, November 28. Pre-re- only to be Streamed on Facebook ated how-to videos and handouts to Union County 4-H is run by the corded Zoom performance. 7:30 Live. WESTFIELD – The Westfield were thrilled that this exhibit pro- go with the kits. To view a sample Rutgers Cooperative Extension of p.m., $15 suggested donation. New Jersey Cares Coat Drive, Public Arts Commission has an- vided a safe experience to enjoy video, visit the Elizabeth Public Li- Union County and supported in part www.onthestage.com/show/the- through Friday, December 11. Col- nounced the upcoming online auc- art during the pandemic, and we brary on Facebook. by the Freeholder Board, with of- theater-project/a-cracked- lecting new and gently used win- tion of the butterflies from its look forward to offering these To request a kit, contact the Eliza- fices at the Union County Complex christmas-carol-29053/tickets. ter coats. Drop off to Christine first public art exhibit, Art Takes butterflies to those in the commu- beth Library Children’s Department at 300 North Avenue East in Trivia for Teens and Adults - Cosenza, State Farm, 2 Elm Street, Flight. nity who wish to purchase them at [email protected] or contact Westfield. For more information on Westfield Memorial Library Westfield. Monday through Fri- Eighteen butterflies will be for years of future enjoyment.” the Rahway Library Children’s De- how to join Union County 4-H, con- Tuesday, December 1, 7 p.m. day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays, 9 available for public auction be- Art Takes Flight showcased the partment at tact Union County 4-H Agent James Zoom info at www.wmlnj.org or a.m. to 11 a.m. ginning at noon on Friday, De- talent and vision of local artists on [email protected]. Nichnadowicz at (908)654-9854 or Facebook. Watchung Arts Center Holi- cember 4 with minimum opening fiberglass butterflies throughout The Extension has developed [email protected]. Women of the American Revo- day Concert, Saturday Decem- bids of $500 and will conclude on the downtown area from August several new virtual programs to For information about all Rutgers lution, virtual luncheon program, ber 12 at 8 p.m. AMANI will per- Thursday, December 10 at 10 p.m. through October. These 30 butter- continue its public education mis- Cooperative Extension of Union Wednesday, December 2, 12 p.m. form a selection of holiday All funds raised at the auction will flies – one for each decade of sion during the Covid-19 pan- County programs for youth and Registration required by Sunday, favoraits as well as some hits from be used to support future public Westfield’s 300 years – were set demic including the 4-H from adults ucnj.or\g/rce. November 29, $10-$15. a variety of genres on Zoom. Tick- art projects in Westfield. The re- on pedestals or affixed to trees or westfieldhistoricalsociety.org, ets: $20 per person. Purchase tick- maining butterflies from the ex- poles in a variety of locations, (908) 654-1794. ets at hibit are being purchased by their with themes ranging from nature Rhonda Denet performs watchungartscenter.eventbrite.com. respective sponsors or kept by the to pop art to Westfield pride. All Look, Listen and “From Jazz to Soul: The Holi- town for permanent public dis- of the funds associated with pur- day Edition” Thursday, Decem- *** play. chasing the butterflies were raised ber 3, 7 p.m. https:// Submit events at Bidders may visit through private donations without Learn at your us02web.zoom.us/j/86780863867. www.goleader.com/calendar www.32auctions.com/ any cost to the town. westfieldbutterflies to view the The Westfield Public Arts Com- Library! available butterflies and set up an mission was established by ordi- account, which is required for nance in September 2019 at the placing a bid. Winners will be con- direction of Mayor Shelley Brindle Zoom info at www.wmlnj.org or Facebook tacted by members of the Westfield and is comprised of resident vol- Public Art Commission to arrange unteers as well as Town Council pickup beginning on Friday, De- liaison Dawn Mackey and Down- cember 11. town Westfield Corporation liai- “The Public Arts Commission son and Executive Director Bob heard from many residents about Zuckerman. Its purpose is to pro- the joy the butterflies brought to vide a coordinated and compre- the community during a difficult hensive approach to utilizing art time,” said Councilwoman Dawn in the town’s public space. In late Mackey, liaison to the Westfield 2019, local artist and gallery Public Arts Commission. “We owner Ricardo Roig was commis- sioned to design and paint the first Support Local Journalism! phase of a mural under the South Avenue overpass as part of the Trivia for Teens and Adults goleader.com/subscriber town’s overall revitalization ef- forts of that business corridor with Tuesday, December 1 at 7:00 pm the second phase also recently completed. The mural was fully funded by donations from resi- For 16+ years. Varied questions for various interests. dents, the Presbyterian Church in Bring your teammates or be a one-person outfit. Westfield, James Ward, The Westfield Foundation and an anonymous donor – in addition to Rhonda Denet performs grants through the Main Street NJ and Union County HEART pro- ³)URP-D]]WR6RXO grams. For more information, visit www.westfieldnj.gov/ 7KH+ROLGD\(GLWLRQ´ publicartscommission. Westfield 300 is a year-long cel- Thursday, December 3 ebration, comprised of various programs and events, to com- at 7:00 pm memorate the town’s 300th anni- versary in 2020. Page S-1 Thursday, November 26, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (October 2019 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (November 2019 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times ABOUT TO GROUND A CARDINAL..Raider Christian Piesch, No. 10, with Tom Schmidt, No. 73, CREATING CHAOS IN THE BOX...Cougar Sophia Montague, left, creates chaos in the Wolfpack and Liam Mahr, No. 79, begin to bring down a Plainfield Cardinal running back at Hub Stine Field goal area which gave Cranford a 1-0 lead en route to a 3-2 victory in the North Jersey, Section 2, in Plainfield on October 26, 2019. Group 3 Tournament at Cranford (October 31, 2019). A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports

From the archives of The 188 yards, including a TD and an Librera each had 7 tackles. Jake zone. Martin also carried 20 times Widman and Owen Murphy each Westfield Leader and The Scotch interception. Running back Den- Chapman (1 throw for a loss) and for 70 yards. Sophomore run- scored goals to lead second- Plains-Fanwood Times — full ac- nis DeMartino carried nine times Matt Coates recorded 9 tackles. ning back Anthony Robinson seeded SPF to a 2-0 victory over counts found at goleader.com - for 41 yards, which included a October 26, 2019: Since 2014 gobbled up 57 yards, including a 10th-seeded Plainfield in the year, month - week two-yard plunge, and Marcus the previous SPF football team 14-yard TD run, on seven car- quarterfinal round of the North October 25, 2019: The Johnson had 28 yards on four had not won a regular-season ries. Senior QB Jake Hahn threw Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Tour- Cranford football team’s quest to carries. game. The only games that were a 36-yard strike to junior wide nament in Scotch Plains. gain a share of the Mid-State 38 Tom Korzeneski had seven re- won during that drought were receiver Christian Piesch. Widman’s goal came in the 27th Raritan Division title dissolved ceptions for 82 yards, which in- consolations. However the “New November 1, 2019: Smooth minute. Murphy’s second-half when the North Hunterdon Lions cluded a 21-yard TD grab. Jake Raiders” managed to hold off the sailing received a bit of a jolt late goal in the 74th minute gave the took an early 20-0 lead and held DeClerico had two receptions for Plainfield Cardinals, 21-20, in in the first half of the North Jer- Raiders firm control of the con- on to earn a 34-21 victory in 35 yards and Arjun Petgrave had Plainfield to earn their fourth win sey, Section 2, Group 4 Tourna- test. SPF will play number three Annandale. QB Connor Katz (18 two catches for 34 yards. Nate and even their record at 4-4. ment quarterfinal game held at seeded Westfield in the semifinal carries, 61 yards, 15-yard TD) Caldwell was involved in 14 tack- Junior QB Hayden Widder, who Kehler Stadium when the sixth- round. completed 15 of 28 passes for les. Evan Kanterman and Nick carried five times for 11 yards, seeded Piscataway Chiefs were October 26, 2018: The WHS including a one-yard TD run, com- awarded a penalty kick and made boys soccer team battled to a 1- pleted eight of 13 passes for 70 good on it, but the second-seeded 1, double overtime tie against See & Subscribe at yards, which included a 32-yard Westfield boys soccer team kept Union to gain a share of the Ballyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo screen pass to junior Shawn up the pressure to hold onto a 2- Union County Tournament (UCT) Martin, who took it to the end 1 victory. Juniors Matt Blake and crown at Kean University. In so Submit commentary and items for publishing. AJ Bertch each scored once. doing, the Blue Devils captured Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste November 1, 2019: Ryan CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, November 26, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (November 2018 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (November 2017 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times PUTTING PRESSURE ON THE KEEPER...Blue Devil co-captain Henry Schwartz, No. 10, puts the UNION COUNTY CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPS...Pictured, left to right, are Blue Devils sopho- pressure on Warrior goalkeeper Jake Seyda during the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 quarterfinal more Grace Morgan, juniors Sarah Hacker and, Brianna Hatch, senior co-captain Lucy Gretsky, at Warren on November 1, 2018. seniors Caroline Stockwell and Mia Melao, and freshman Caroline Collins (October 25, 2017). 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 their second straight UCT co- nament in Warren. But it was not the NJSIAA Group IV girls volley- North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 hockey first round match in championship after tying with until there was 4:06 remaining in ball Tournament held in quarterfinals at Memorial Field in Westfield. Seventh-seeded Elizabeth in the finals a season the first overtime that the Blue Westfield. Uzi Ijoma (9 kills) and Cranford. The win put the sec- Westfield struggled all game ago. Evan Meade scored the Blue Devils could grab the gold with a Stephanie Margolies (4 kills, 1 ond-seeded Cougars (17-3) into against the feisty 10th-seeded Devils’ sole goal. 2-1 victory when senior forward block, 6 digs, 13 service points, a semifinal match against sixth- Lions. The two clubs played to a November 1, 2018: Some- Devin Caherly received a feed 5 aces) led a balanced Blue Devil seeded Millburn on November 7 rousing 2-2 tie in regulation then what dissatisfied with sharing the from senior forward Evan Meade attack that took charge early and in Cranford. battled through two tense, score- Union County Tournament crown and buried the ball into the net. was never seriously threatened October 25, 2017: WHS se- less overtime periods before hav- with Union, the sixth-seeded WHS Andrew Silber scored the first by the 12th-seeded Raiders. nior Kaeley Hazard slipped the ing to settle the issue on strokes. boys soccer team came out like a Blue Devils’ goal. November 2, 2018: Goals by game winner into the back of the October 25, 2017: Repeating blazing inferno against third- November 1, 2018: Westfield Maggie Murray and Lauren net clinching a 3-1 victory in as Union County Tournament seeded Watchung Hills in the cruised to a straight set victory Williamson were enough to pro- strokes over North Hunterdon in cross-country champions was a quarterfinal round of the North over Hillsborough (25-12, 25- pel the Cranford girls soccer team an NJSIAA Tournament North little bit more difficult for this Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Tour- 15) in a second round match of past Mendham, 2-1, in the NJSIAA Jersey, Section 2, Group IV field CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-3 Thursday, November 26, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (November 2017 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (November 2016 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times UNION COUNTY X-C CHAMPIONS...Pictured, left to right are Blue Devils Spencer Weigand, NOT PLANNING TO GO ANYWHERE SOON?...Cougars Dylan Budnik, No. 59, Alex Esposito, Will Loggia, Stuart Pollock, Zach Spergel, Ethan Belka, Matt Meusel, Jon Givelber and James No. 78, and Patrick Hoey, No. 41, see to it that the Comet running back has no plans to go anywhere McCutcheon (October 25, 2017). soon. The Cougars downed the Comets, 49-13 (October 29, 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 year’s WHS Lady Blue Devils. Park in Roselle. Summit took Blue Devils, who placed all seven Raider Ben Fleischer at 16:25. was showcasing his booming Senior Mia Melao, sophomore fourth at 122, Scotch Plains- of their runners in the top-15, October 27, 2017: Special kickoffs and was even more im- Grace Morgan and freshman Fanwood was fifth at 127 and finished with a total of 30 to efforts yielded special results for pressive this time, blasting all Caroline Collins finished 3-4-6, Cranford took eighth at 202. easily outdo the Union Catholic the Cranford football team in its seven of his kickoffs into the end while junior Sarah Hacker, the October 25, 2017: Pack men- Vikings, who finished with a total showdown with the Hillside Com- zone, giving the speedy Comet number 4 runner, finished 11th tality and a very close 1-2 finish of 88. ets and their powerful running return men no chances to be- ahead of Governor Livingston’s by Union’s Jon Mobisa and Blue There was only a 15-second game in Cranford. The Cougar come heroes. number 3, 4 and 5 runners to Devil Matt Meusel, respectively, stretch between the first-placed defensive line and linebackers The Cougars had a pair of three- help the Blue Devils edge the highlighted the Union County finisher, Mobisa, who crossed in held Comet running back Brian yard TD runs by Anthony Araujo. Highlanders by just one and the Tournament that was won for the 16:21, and the 10th-placed run- Ugwu in check and received an Jamie Shriner had a 44-yard Union Catholic Vikings by two, third straight year by the WHS ner, Maximus Russo (Summit), outstanding kicking performance sprint that set up the second TD. 49-50-51, and to claim their sec- boys cross-country team at who crossed in 16:36. Meusel from senior Valentino Ambrosio Quarterback Dan Curren com- ond straight title at Warinanco Warinanco Park in Roselle. The crossed in 16:23, followed by in a 34-21 triumph. Ambrosio CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-4 Thursday, November 26, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (November 2015 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (November 2014 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times WRAPPING UP A WARRIOR...Blue Devil defensive tackle Tom Morley, No. 77, and a host of Blue IT WAS A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT...Cold too, especially after the Raiders dumped a bucket Devils wrap up running back Nadir Beyah at Kehler Stadium on October 31, 2015. Westfield of Gatorade over Head Coach Tom Breznitsky’s head after his team edged Westfield, 2-1, for their ransacked Watchung Hills, 40-0. 4th straight UCT title (November 1, 2014). 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 pleted four passes for 114 yards Comets, 49-13, at Hillside. After 60 yards) had a 27-yard TD run the Summit Hilltoppers, sopho- and-forth shifts in momentum and three receptions were to a sluggish first quarter, although and running back Connor more forward Lauren Williamson throughout and the Cougar back sophomore Tom Korzeneski for scoring once, the 6-2 Cougars Fitzsimmons was on the receiv- received a pass from freshman line of senior co-captain Kat 109 yards and the other was a blew the Comets away with four ing end of a 14-yard TD pass forward Maggie Murray and bur- Mackenzie, senior Maya Lawler five-yard TD strike to Jake more TDs in the second quarter from Oblachinski. After the Mercy ied a shot into the upper center and junior Caroline McCaffrey, Bradford. The Cougars sealed the to seize a 35-0 lead and to imme- Rule went into effect, running of the net, setting the tone for along with senior co-captain/ deal when Josh Cadet took the diately set the Mercy Rule clock back Anthony Araujo added a the sixth-seeded Cranford girls goalkeeper Cam Hay, who had ensuing kickoff on the 20 and ticking at the beginning of the one-yard TD run and backup soccer team to emerge with a 2- three saves, passed the test with wiggled his way though numer- second half. quarterback Daniel Curren added 0 victory in Cranford. Williamson high marks. ous tacklers for an 80-yard TD. QB Brian Oblachinski had re- a four-yard TD run. added netted the second goal on November 3, 2016: The SPF October 29, 2016: Playoff spective TD runs of 20 yards and November 1, 2016: Sudden Murray’s corner kick. boys soccer team took one more berth No. 6 in a row was easily 44 yards and added a 20-yard impact! Exactly 30 seconds into The real story, however, was step in the right direction on achieved when the Cranford foot- interception for a TD. Running the North Jersey, Section 2, the pressure both defenses had their quest for a state title by ball team downed the Hillside back Brian McGovern (9 carries, Group 3 first round game against to endure with constant back- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-5 Thursday, November 26, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (November 2014 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Courtesy of Charles Mulrooney (November 2013 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times OFF AND RUNNING...Cougar Kevin Trotter, No. 22, made six tackles (2 for a loss) and assisted BRINGING DOWN THE QUARTERBACK...Blue Devil Dave Kane, No. 85, sacks Panther on 13. Defensive back Luke Christiano, left, assists Trotter to bring down Highlander running back quarterback Mike Fair in Bridgewater on November 1, 2013. The Blue Devils won, 40-10. Urim Marke, No. 44 (November 1, 2014). A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports scoring a 2-0 victory over Ridge Warriors of Watchung Hills, 40- Gagum were also involved in Union County Tournament cham- time with a 35-20 trampling of in an NJSIAA North Jersey, Sec- 0, at Kehler Stadium. sacks and exerting extreme pres- pionship in a dramatic, come- Warren Hill in Scotch Plains. Kobe tion 2, Group IV quarterfinal That 1977 team, which fea- sure. from-behind, 2-1 victory over White rumbled 261 yards on 20 match held in Scotch Plains. The tured Butch Woolfolk and Owen Senior running back Jack Curry Westfield at Johnson High School carries, including three long TD Raiders got goals from Ryan Brand, now one of the Blue Devil finished with 93 yards rushing on in Clark. Christina Rodgers drilled runs. Andrew Ciccarino was a Peterson and John Murphy and coaches, went on to beat 18 carries, including respective a direct penalty kick into the one man wrecking crew. He made their defense did the rest in shut- Barringer in the sectional cham- TD runs of 12 yards, four yards, back of the net with 8:38 left in several impressive tackles on ting down the 11th-seeded Red pionship game at Giants Sta- 17 yards and eight yards. Kicker regulation giving the Raiders a Warren Hills giant running back Devils. dium in front of a crowd of 33,000 Mike Moriarty added respective 2-1 lead that they would defend Justin Iaione rendering him a October 31, 2015: Thirty to finish 11-0. In the section field goals of 24 yards and 37 to the finish. non-factor. He also had an acro- eight years ago (1977) there was semifinal, the Blue Devils de- yards. Junior quarterback Phil Westfield had the Raiders on batic interception, and downed a the infamous New York City Black- feated Livingston in the pres- Martini shared time with Zach the ropes early in the second half punt inside the five-yard line. out, Apple Computer was incor- ence of 13,000 screaming fans at Kelly and the twosome mixed a when Hannah Liddy on an assist November 1, 2014: porated, snow actually fell in Mi- Kehler Stadium. fine running game with a passing from Hannah Hawkins, slipped Threepeat was the outcome when ami (January 19), David Against the Warriors, the Blue game and came up with 134 one past the Raiders usually un- it came to showdowns this sea- Berkowitz (Son of Sam) was ar- Devil defense refused to give yards in the air and 178 with the breakable goalkeeper Andrea son with rival Westfield, and it rested, Star Wars opened, Reggie quarterback Sean Sullivan any run. Jack Shirk had four recep- Leitner. Raider Sophie Brause happened in the championship Jackson hit three home runs in a breathing room, recording six tions for 75 yards. played in a corner kick to Caroline game of the Union County Tour- World Series win over the Dodg- sacks and forcing nearly all of his October 31, 2015: The SPF Babis, who headed the ball past nament when the top-seeded ers, Saturday Night Fever was passes. Defensive tackle Nick girls’ soccer team did its part to Westfield goalkeeper Lizzie Raider boys soccer team defeated released and it was the last time Maher recorded three sacks, keep the legacy of Union County Brucia to tie it at 1-1 the second-seeded Blue Devils, that the Westfield High School while Owen Kessler, Jake Vall- soccer dominance strictly within November 1, 2014: The SPF 2-1, at Kean University. football team went 7-0. That was Llobera, Kyle Dombrowski, Devin the Raider family. Scotch Plains- football team finally got all its Fourpeat, however, also had a until the Blue Devils routed the Zrebiec, Tom Morley and Jeff Fanwood won its sixth straight parts functioning at the same CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-6 Thursday, November 26, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (November 2012 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fred Lecomte (November 2013 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times STOPPED BY A SWARM OF BLUE DEVILS…Raider running back Dein Rice, No. 2, gets GETTING HER SECOND GOAL...Raider senior Kathryn Cunningham drills in her second goal surrounded by Blue Devils Dylan Elliott, No. 10, Joe Scaglione, No. 68, Luke Prybylski, No. 17, Evan of the game on a penalty kick against Millburn in the quarterfinals of the North Jersey, Section 2, Williams, No. 20, and Chris Sweeney, No. 65, and tackled by Jack Simcox (November 10, 2012). Group 4 tournament in Scotch Plains on November 7, 2013. The top-seeded Raiders won, 3-0. A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports significance, because the 18-3 November 1, 2014: Turn- TDs of 36 yards and 73 yards. and two more TDs before being the second half. Junior midfielder Raiders also won the UCT title in overs and emotions prevented November 1, 2013: Offen- rested after two runs in the fourth Mike Prosuk buried three of the 2011, 2012 and 2013 and lifted the possibility of a blowout, but it sive disorientation in the first quarter. QB Chris Hogge and goals, while senior forwards Mate Head Coach Tom Breznitsky’s did not prevent the Cranford half, perhaps as a result of a bye Jackson Simcox, who had an in- Landeka and Sam Sokolin, and UCT championship total to 16 Cougars football team from week, became a cause for early terception, each had one-yard juniors Matt Williams and Dereck and 18th overall for the pro- achieving something that the pro- concern; however, increasingly TD bashes and Jelani Pierre had Amadye each netted one goal. gram. The victory also elevated gram never experienced, an 8-0 aggressive defensive behavior a 39-yard TD reception. Senior forward Alik Morgan as- Breznitsky career win total to start after defeating the Gover- quickly snapped the Blue Devil November 5, 2013: Rarely sisted on the first two goals with 671. nor Livingston Highlanders, 30- football team out of its tempo- do the starters get the opportu- some nifty right-to-left footwork. Junior Alex Guevara put the 13, in Berkeley Heights. rary coma en route to a 40-10 nity to sit out the majority of the November 7, 2013: Heroes Raiders on the scoreboard when Cougar QB Jack Schetelich thumping of the Bridgewater- second half and observe their emerged! Midfielder Kathryn he lifted a looping shot from 25 mixed his variety of plays well Raritan Panthers in Bridgewater. reserves in a sectional tourna- Cunningham fired in a pair of yards out. Less than eight min- and running back Dan DeLayo In the first half alone, Blue Devil ment, but it happened when the goals and forward Kelly Yeager utes into the second half, Raider had the opportunity to carry five linemen Joe Scaglione, Chris fifth-seeded Blue Devil boys soc- notched in a goal early in the first Jassiem Watuse ripped a shot times for 26 yards, including a Sweeney and Mike Anderson re- cer team overwhelmed 12th- half as the top-seeded Raider that was deflected and co-cap- four-yard TD, and added two re- corded three sacks or throws for seeded Columbia, 7-0, in the girls’ soccer team staggered the tain Jake Longo came to the ball ceptions for 13 yards. Schetelich losses in addition to limiting the first round of the North Jersey, ninth-seeded Millburn Millers, 3- and tapped it in for the score. completed nine of 13 passes for Panthers to just 12 rushing yards. Section 2, Group 4 Tournament 0, in a quarterfinal round show- The Blue Devils put on a furious 176 yards, including three TDs, Running back Eugene Rawles, in Westfield. down of the North Jersey, Sec- surge in the final 10 minutes and and Luke Christiano was again who had 12 rushes for 41 yards, The Blue Devils grabbed a 4-0 tion 2, Group 4 state tournament it paid off when co-captain Mike his biggest target with three re- including a TD run, in the first lead by halftime and added two in Scotch Plains. Prosuk punched in a goal. ceptions for 131 yards, including half, scooted for 122 more yards more before the midway point of CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-7 Thursday, November 26, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (November 2011 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mitch Aronson (November 2010 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times MITCH’S GO-TO RECEIVER…Blue Devil flanker Peter Ondi, No. 27, had nine receptions for 63 SENDING THE GAME INTO OVERTIME…Blue Devil James O’Rourke, No. 2, blocks a 39-yard yards against Immaculata. Quarterback Nate Mitchell knows Ondi is a go-to guy when a first down field goal attempt with seven seconds remaining in regulation to send the Saturday’s Westfield- is at stake (November 5, 2011). Linden game into overtime. Westfield defeated Linden, 30-24 (October 30, 2010). A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports November 10, 2012: Defense field goal to make the score, 10-2. Mary Kate Walch earned the top Rich Ferguson, Jr. with no time yards over the middle to tight against defense, and this time, November 13, 2012: Top score on the vault with a 9.425, on the clock. end John Landzano to give the the Raiders football team over- seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood took top honors on the balance James O’Rourke totaled 117 Blue Devils a 30-24 victory over came the frustration of three used its quarterfinal round game beam with a 9.35 and also won yards on 28 carries and finished the 5-2 Tigers. straight losses (Cranford, of the NJSIAA, North Jersey, Sec- the all-around with a 37.575. with respective TD runs of five November 6, 2010: Intense Watchung Hills, Warren Hills) with tion 2, Group 4 tournament in Blue Devil Abby Cook placed yards, 20 yards and three yards. pack mentality and the friendly a solid defensive effort that paid Scotch Plains with the ninth- fourth with an all-around total of Running back Brendan Dugan fin- rivalry of frontrunners Jack Leahy off in a 10-2 victory over Westfield seeded Ridge HS boys soccer 36.65, while Cougar Alex Puryear ished with 10 carries for 65 yards, and Andrew Kirna brought home in Scotch Plains. The Raiders’ huge team as a warm-up for the more placed fifth at 35.575. including a two-yard TD. Shakiyl the North Jersey, Group 4, Sec- defensive line featuring James intense state games to come. November 5, 2011: Rarely Glasco had six carries for 47 tion 2 championship for the No. Kaiser, Anthony Tufaro, Billy The No. 1 state ranked Raiders does a ninth-ranked high school yards, including a two-yard TD. 2-ranked Blue Devil boys cross- Castore, Cody Biondi, Rashaun played what could be considered team become the victim of the October 30, 2010: Seats at country team at Warinanco Park Gary and company stuffed every a half-court game to rock the “Mercy Rule” – 35-point lead by Kehler Stadium became more in Roselle. Leahy placed third Blue Devil attempt of breaking Red Devils and to easily roll to a the opposing team – but although rounded because everybody was with a time of 16:21 and Kirna through the interior, forcing out- 5-0 victory. it was late in the game it hap- on edge for a long time to wit- was fourth at 16:26. side runs and passing plays. November 5, 2011: Host pened at Gary Kehler Stadium. ness the outcome of a “classic” November 6, 2009: Fans from Raider QB Emendo Thomas car- Bishop Ahr won its fifth straight And it happened to No. 9 showdown between No. 20- the Blue Devils’ side of the field ried 19 times for 118 yards, in- North Jersey, Section 2 gymnas- Immaculata as the Blue Devils ranked Linden and the Blue Dev- were chanting, “Overrated,” to cluding a TD run of 12 yards late in tics championship in North Edison amassed a 37-0 lead by the time ils football team on Senior Day. 11th-ranked Union late in the the second quarter. With 4:51 with a team score of 110.45, there was 1:10 remaining in the After an interception by Peter third quarter when the Blue Dev- remaining in the third quarter, while Cranford and Westfield game and finished with a 37-6 Ondi halted the Tigers’ posses- ils had a commanding, 35-7 lead John Murphy capped another 58- placed 2-3 with respective scores victory when the Spartans scored sion in the second overtime, QB en route to a 35-14 victory in yard scoring drive with a 30-yard of 107.55 and 107.225. Cougar on a 61-yard “Hail Mary” pass to Danny Kerr popped a pass eight CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-8 Thursday, November 26, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Fred Lecomte (Novemner 2009 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (November 2008 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times TRYING DESPERATELY TO GAIN CONTROL…Cougar Ray El Khoury, pictured left, and Blue GETTING ANOTHER TOUCHDOWN…Blue Devil Ricardo Johnson, No. 31, shoots through a Devils Phillip Mendel, No. 15, and Henry Smith, No. 19, attempt to gain control of the ball in the hole in the Raiders’ defense for a 19-yard TD. Johnson also had a one-yard TD run and a 51-yard soccer final of the 44th Union County Tournament at A.L. Johnson High School in Clark on TD run (November 8, 2008). November 7, 2009. A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports

Union. QB Danny Kerr completed to bury the ball into the left side DiIorio, receiver Chris Sheehan Jersey, Group 3, Section 2 title charged 28-21 victory over the an eight-yard TD strike to wide of the net with 3:08 remaining in and running back Ricardo and, this time, the Lady Minute- Raiders, who had won the previ- receiver Pat Gray. Running back the first half after Eric Walano Johnson definitely brought their men succeeded with a 2-0 victory ous four meetings, in Westfield. Joe Ondi had 23 carries for 100 crossed a pass from the right A-game in the Blue Devil football over the second-seeded Raider November 5, 2005: Jeff yards, including TD runs of three side of the field. team’s 35-12 victory over the girls soccer team in Scotch Plains. Perrella won his second straight and two yards. Running back AJ November 8, 2008: The Blue Raiders at Gary Kehler Stadium. Last year, the Raiders won their North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Murray, who had a one-yard TD Devil gymnastics team placed DiIorio, who already owned the first ever, sectional title with a 1- title to lead the Westfield boys run in the second quarter, second to Bishop Ahr at the North career completion mark, broke 0 victory over the same foe, cross-country team to a second- rumbled 57 yards on 10 carries, Jersey Section 2 meet at Dave Brown’s career attempts of Mendham, when Allie Hambleton place finish at Warinanco Park in which included carrying all seven Ridgewood. Bishop Ahr had a 269 set in 1986 with his total of crossed to Colleen LaForge who Roselle. times on a 49-yard scoring march team total of 114.425, which was 275 and also set the single-sea- slid the ball past Minuteman November 11, 2005: History in the third quarter that was the highest total recorded of a son completion record with 78. keeper Melanie Pierson with four repeated itself as another dis- concluded with another one-yard five section tournament this sea- DiIorio completed 10 of 16 at- minutes remaining. play of strong defense and an TD plunge. son. The Blue Devils’ 112.175 tempts for 173 yards, including November 4, 2006: Senior unrelenting offense spelled “shut- November 7, 2009: History total, which was the sixth-high- TD pass plays of 19 and 57 yards. QB Tom Bonard and the rest of out” as the second-seeded, ninth- was made as the Cranford boys’ est total of all sections, set a Sheehan had eight receptions his classmates have waited a ranked Raider boys’ soccer team soccer team defeated the Blue WHS record and qualified them for 134 yards to increase his long time to settle a score, which flattened Voorhees, 3-0, in the Devils, 1-0, in the final of the for the NJSIAA team champion- WHS career reception record to has dated back to seventh grade North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 44th Union County Tournament ship. Blue Devil junior Lacy 57. Johnson tore up the turf with PAL football, with the seniors tournament final to earn its third at A.L. Johnson HS in Clark. It Cummings took top honors with 166 yards, including TD runs of from Scotch Plains-Fanwood. The consecutive sectional champion- was the first title captured by the an all-around total of 37.975 and 1, 19 and 51 yards, on 23 carries. score was settled when Bonard ship and 13th overall in Scotch undefeated and top-seeded Cou- also won the vault for the second November 8, 2007: Fourth- ran for three TDs and threw for Plains. Senior Matt Fleissner and gars in school history. Cougar straight year with a score of 9.65. seeded Mendham waited a year another to guide the Blue Devils sophomores Taylor Molinaro and striker Pat Hartnett used his head November 8, 2008: QB Tony to get another shot at the North football team to an emotionally CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-9 Thursday, November 26, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (November 2006 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (November 2007 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times AN INTENSE RIVALRY AT KEHLER STADIUM…Blue Devil quarterback Tom Bonard, No. 3, ANTICIPATING THE IMPACT OF THE BALL…Raider Stephanie Glover, left, and a Mendham scored three touchdowns and threw for another in a 28-21 victory over the Raiders witnessed by a striker anticipate the impact of the ball near the Raiders’ goal in the sectional final game (November crowd of 3,000. Raiders Jason Boff, No. 84, and Rob Scibek, No. 42, chase Bonard as Blue Devil Joe 8, 2007). Schurig, No. 67, follows the play (November 4, 2006). A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports

Michael Devizio each struck pay Group 4 title at Warinanco Park ious anticipation of victory in the Raiders self destructed and liter- with a total of 37.5. dirt. in Roselle. Deenie Quinn finished second half may have proved to ally watched West Morris Central November 9, 1999: Yellow November 13, 2004: A close sixth, Annie Onishi took seventh be the downfall of the SPF foot- fullback Lance Lynch slip through cards were flashing and the showdown with a quality team and Meg Driscoll crossed ninth. ball team during the North Jer- the seams for four TDs en route stakes were high; however, in that had revenge on its mind November 2, 2002: Win ugly, sey, Group 3, Section 2 semifi- to a 32-20 victory. the end, the Raider and Blue never materialized as the Raider but win! Lack of concentration on nals in Chester. After a 14-6, Raider QB Brian Schiller com- Devil boys battled to a 3-3 tie soccer team overwhelmed the part of 5-2 Westfield and a halftime lead, the overcharged pleted five of 14 passes – one after one overtime in Westfield. Middletown South, 4-1, in the spunky, never-give-up attitude interception – for 133 yards, in- The Raiders gained the Watchung North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 on the part of Newark East Side Support Local Journalism cluding TD passes of 19 yards Conference National Division title championship game in Scotch made for an interesting football and 58 yards to wide receiver with the tie. Senior Ralph Plains. The victory earned the game at Shabazz Stadium in Steve Williams. Sophomore half- Rapuano had all three of the Blue Raiders their 12th sectional title. Newark. Fumbles, penalties and back Kyle Baker rushed 11 times Devil goals. Forward Sean Young led the as- overconfidence almost caused a for 89 yards and senior Adam November 13, 1998: The sault with two goals and defender stinging upset but the Blue Dev- Bendik recovered a Baker fumble Raider boys soccer captured its Greg Leischner and midfielder ils got enough of their rhythm in the end zone for a TD. fifth-straight and 10th overall Matt Fleissner added one each. back in the second half to defeat November 4, 2000: The sec- Section 2, Group 3 State Cham- Junior Jeff Bell assisted on two the Red Raiders, 27-19. Senior ond-ranked Blue Devil gymnas- pionship by defeating West Mor- goals. Brian Butts did the most damage tics team won its third-straight ris Central, 2-0, in Scotch Plains. November 8, 2003: The Blue with TD runs of 15 and 12 yards, North Jersey, Section 2 title with Friday the 13th was definitely Devil girls cross-country team a TD reception of 33 yards and a a team total of 108.15 in Union. good luck for junior Eugene turned on the “pac” mentality to crushing, eight-yard sack. goleader.com/form/subscribe Junior Lauren Caravello also won Ferrara as he hexed the win the North Jersey, Section 2, November 16, 2001: Anx- her third-straight all-around title Wolfpack’s net with both goals. Page S-10 Thursday, November 26, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Courtesy of Westfield Public Schools HEADING TO DUKE...WHS senior Katie Hamilton will run Cross-Country/Track for Duke University next fall. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Coach Jen Buccino, Katie Hamilton, Coach Joe Berardi; back row, WHS Principal Mary Asfendis, Coach John Preston, Supervisor of Athletics Sandra Mamary.

Courtesy of Westfield Public Schools Courtesy of Westfield Public Schools LETTERS OF INTENT...Pictured, left to right, WHS seniors Chloe Pappalardo, Mia Fleming, HEADING TO CONNECTICUT...WHS senior Jack Kelesoglu will play soccer at Connecticut Brooke Scheuermann and LJ Kehler signed National Letters of Intent to play lacrosse at colleges/ College next fall. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Coach Eric Shaw, Jack Kelesoglu, Coach universities next fall. Back row, WHS Principal Mary Asfendis, Coaches Katie DaSilva and Abigail Demont Heard; back row, WHS Principal Mary Asfendis, Mr. and Mrs. Kelesoglu, Supervisor of Cohn, Supervisor of Athletics Sandra Mamary. Athletics Sandra Mamary. Page S-25 Thursday, November 26, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Courtesy of Westfield Public Schools Courtesy of Westfield Public Schools LETTERS OF INTENT...From left to right, WHS seniors Sebastian Birse, Matthew Gruters, Mack LETTER OF INTENT...WHS senior Gianna Mangiamele will play volleyball for Franklin & Marshall Prybylski and Aidan McLane signed National Letters of Intent to play lacrosse at colleges/ College next fall. pictured, left to right, are: front row; Gianna Mangiamele, Coach Ed Saggio; back universities next fall. Back row, WHS Principal Mary Asfendis, Coach Boomer Wertheimer, row, WHS Principal Mary Asfendis, Mangiamele Family, Supervisor of Athletics Sandra Mamary. Supervisor of Athletics Sandra Mamary.

Courtesy of Westfield Public Schools Courtesy of Westfield Public Schools LETTER OF INTENT...WHS senior Colin Summers will play golf for Fairfield University next fall. HEADING TO MARYLAND...WHS senior Christopher Ho will play baseball at University of Mary- Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Colin Summers, Coach Ryan Daly; back row, WHS Principal land, Baltimore County next fall. Front row, Coach Bob Brewster, Christopher Ho, Coach Brian Sloan; Mary Asfendis, Mr. and Mrs. Summers, Supervisor of Athletics Sandra Mamary. back row, WHS Principal Mary Asfendis, Mr. and Mrs. Ho, Supervisor of Athletics Sandra Mamary.