Kehler Stadium Work to Start in Spring After Bid Objection Garwood Southside Water Line Upgrades to Be Completed in Nov

Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, August 30, 2018 OUR 128th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 35-2018 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Kehler Stadium Work to Start In Spring After Bid Objection By SARAH McGRAIL later than planned, there would have Extensive work on the district’s Specially Written for The Westfield Leader been a risk of losing the stadium for 10 schools has been carried out over WESTFIELD — Work will start the spring season as well as the fall. the summer. in the spring of 2019 to replace the Ms. Sullivan said there were some Superintendent of Schools Mar- field and the athletic track at Kehler advantages to carrying out the work garet Dolan, Ed.D., said, “Mainte- Stadium as the weather allows. in the spring. nance workers and custodians It will be possible to do inside “That was a tight time frame and, worked throughout the summer work, such as the bathrooms, over to be honest, with the rain we had cleaning, repairing and updating the winter, Business Administrator this summer, I don’t think that over 900,000 square feet in our Dana Sullivan told board of educa- project would have been done,” she buildings.” tion members Tuesday night. said. Floors in the cafeterias at the high Ms. Sullivan reminded the board She added that Westfield High school and both middle schools were that the project to renovate Kehler School Athletic Director Sandy replaced and all classrooms in ev- was put out for bids in March 2017 Mamary “felt it was easier to move ery school now have air-condition- and was due to start when school and accommodate the spring sea- ing, Ms. Sullivan told the board. finished for the summer. son than the fall season.” At the high school, the boilers However, the company that was Board member Charles Ostroff currently are being replaced; the awarded third place launched a le- asked whether third-party users of last school in the district that needs gal objection to the winning bid, the stadium had been informed, and this done. Additionally, the com- which resulted in the work being Board President Gretchan Ohlig plete renovation of a science lab delayed so long that Ms. Sullivan agreed it was important to keep them will be completed this week and the said, “we did not think it would be in the loop. lobby to the auditorium has been a prudent way to go” to start the There could possibly be increased repainted. work at that stage. costs if some of the basic materials, Superintendent Dolan went on to Had the work started so much such as steel, have increased in price. list the improvements made to all David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader the elementary schools in the dis- SOCCER STARTS UP...The soccer season has begun as these two players fight for the ball at the first scrimmage of the preseason on Saturday when Westfield High School Girls Blue Devils played Hunterdon Central Red Devils at Gary Kehler trict, from painting to the replace- Stadium. The regular season will begin Thursday, September 6, with an away game against Summit. ment of stage curtains. Another major change over the summer has been the introduction of the new website, which Board Garwood Southside Water Line Vice-President Peggy Oster, technology representative, said had been well received. Upgrades to be Completed In Nov. “It is a positive change for our district,” she said, “but it is a work By MICHAEL BONACCORSO “Cleaning and lining is the process Second Avenue, Third Avenue, the in progress and we are looking for Specially Written for The Westfield Leader of removing sediment from inside the eastern stretch of Fourth Avenue, Fifth feedback.” GARWOOD — New Jersey Ameri- water main, then lining the inner sur- Avenue, Anchor Place, Winslow Parents from McKinley Elemen- can Water field operations manager face with a cement sealant,” said Mr. Place, Oak Street, Cedar Street, Wal- tary School attended the meeting to Michael Bange told the borough coun- Bange as he described the rehabilita- nut Street and a small portion of Maple express their concern about in- cil Tuesday night that the southside tion process. Avenue. creased class sizes, with four classes water main restoration project’s ex- He said American Water’s on-site Councilman Marc Lazarow said having been condensed into three. pected completion date is Friday, employees will work on Saturdays, the 2019 project date is something he Cheryl Bishop, who has twins in November 9, 2018. New Jersey allowing the project to be completed supports versus waiting until 2020 to fourth grade, told the board, “We American Water has invested more in November versus an initial pro- provide better water quality and wa- have questions about how the teach- than $3 million into rehabilitating jected December completion date. ter flows to north-side residents. The Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader ers are going to differentiate in- over 13,000 feet of water lines in The 2018 south-side revitalization scheduling decision is pending Ameri- HUNTING FOR BARGAINS...Shoppers walk through Downtown Cranford struction and handle anything from Garwood, stated Mr. Bange. project includes water mains servic- can Water’s scheduling and budget- during Sunday’s street fair. 23 to 27 kids in a class. The kids American Water is planning to re- ing Locust Avenue, Pine Avenue, ing. Council members unanimously with special needs get additional vitalize all the water mains supplying Center Street, Spruce Avenue, Myrtle agreed through verbal commitment help, the gifted kids get pulled out, water to the borough’s northside in Avenue, New Street, Beech Avenue, to allow the project to commence but how will all those kids in the 2019 or 2020, stated Mr. Bange. He Hazel Avenue, Hickory Avenue, East sooner than later, stated Mr. Bange. Bid to Convert One-Family middle be challenged in a meaning- said the water main restoration helps Street and Oak Street. He said the project will not cost the ful way?” reliability, improving water flows and The 2019 or 2020 rehabilitation borough any money. American Water Home Is Denied By Board CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 water quality. project on the north side includes CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 By FRED T. ROSSI Mr. Hughes said he did not believe Specially Written for The Westfield Leader so but described the property as a MOUNTAINSIDE – The borough “unique situation” that “lends itself Cranford BOE Hears of board of adjustment on Tuesday de- to this type of use.” nied an application that sought to Board member Theodore Zawslak convert a single-family home into a expressed concerns about density Safety Procedures at Schools two-family residence. on the quarter-acre property, noting By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE allow each individual to show proper Maxwell Court LLC, which owns that borough regulations permit up Specially Written for The Westfield Leader credentials. Additional protocol has the three-bedroom home at 614 to six units per acre and pointing CRANFORD — Safety issues were been set in place, which would re- Sherwood Parkway near the inter- out that the two units on the the main focus of Monday night’s quire guests to make an appointment section with Mountain Avenue, Sherwood Parkway lot “extrapo- regular meeting of the Cranford Board prior to their arrival at school. Ad- sought to turn the home into two lated” to eight per acre. of Education (BOE). vance notice of the arrival of the guest units — one with one bedroom and When board member Jon School Safety Specialist Curt involves a phone call and use of the the other with two bedrooms. Pro- Younghans asked Don Maxwell, the Fogas, Ed.D., gave a presentation buzzer. fessional planner Keenan Hughes owner of the property, why he sought highlighting the enhancements and There also has been a non-visita- told the board it was an “opportu- to convert the home into a two-unit upgrades that will be in place district- tion schedule established for each of nity to enhance” the building, which building, he replied he wanted to do wide for the 2018-2019 school year. the buildings providing time frames also has four garages situated un- so for “marketability” reasons. Prior to the presentation, Superin- during which visitors should try to derneath the living space. Mr. Tomaine said an argument tendent of Schools Scott Rubin, Ed.D., avoid stopping by the school. Board Chairman John Tomaine that the revamped home would be reminded audience members, “we Bins have been placed in the safety asked whether Mountainside’s land- located near other residential de- obviously can’t tell you all of the vestibule for forgotten items needed use ordinances or master plan sup- velopments was not entirely valid enhancements and upgrades that were by students. Parents should “call in” port the creation of multi-family because none of the other homes done with protocols because that, in that they are leaving an item, and then dwellings located in a business zone. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 and of itself, would compromise drop the clearly-labeled item in the safety.” bins available in the vestibule. A staff Each of the eight schools in the member will retrieve the item and district will have an electronic double- give it to the student. door entry system. The first point of Each school will be equipped with entry will be into a safety vestibule. additional cameras, some of which Guests will be buzzed into the vesti- are visible. bule and will be credentialed. Visi- “Those in themselves have proven tors will be asked their names, if they to be a deterrent. Most people, when have an appointment, the purpose of they see a camera, somebody is watch- their visit and will be asked to show ing, are usually on their best behav- photo identification. ior,” Mr. Fogas commented to the The staff positioned in the safety board. vestibule will have training in “what All perimeter doors will be alarmed Courtesy of Jennifer Jaruzelski to look for and suspicious activity,” and monitored. Alarms on the door FACELIFT UNDERWAY...Under a scaffold shroud, work continues on the First according to Mr. Fogas. alert staff if a door is ajar. From that Congregational Church of Westfield’s steeple restoration project, including re- In the safety vestibule, visitors will point, a staff member will attend to painting the belfry and replacing the posts, railings and oval windows with rot- press another buzzer and will be asked the situation immediately. resistant materials. The work should be completed in early fall, weather permitting. their name again. Office staff will STOPit, an app that acts as a re- check the video feed and the visitor porting feature, where students can PAGE INDEX will have access to the main office, report anything suspicious anony- Regional ...... 2-3, 14 Education ...... 16-17 where he or she will be given a visitor mously, will be available to students Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-13 Courtesy of Tom Hannen pass. in the district. Police ...... 14 Real Estate .... 9-11 UNDER WATER...On West Holly Street in Cranford, Orchard Brook overflows Parents are being discouraged from A district coordinator of culture Community ... 6-7, 14 Classifieds ..... 15 the street on July 27. Cranford has concerns that further development in Garwood holding doors open for people fol- and climate will be hired in the Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 17-18 would add to the impermeable coverge, thus increasing flooding in the township. lowing them into the school, as to CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 WESTFIELD Congratulations WEST to the Top Team Sherrie Natko of the Month! Michele Miller Broker Associate Sales Associate C. 908.303.8133 Sherrie Natko Team C. 908.346.2406 Westfield West Office • 600 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ 07090 • 908.233.0065 • ColdwellBankerHomes.com © 2018 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. 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Faculty members, stu- ous improvement, awareness and a dents, administrators and parents culture of student safety and will be faced with new protocol and wellness. policies centering on a growing con- New appointments for the 2018- cern for student safety and wellness. 2019 school year include Kevin New policies related to visiting Willey, a social studies teacher at schools and dropping off items at Hillside Avenue School; Ashli the school will be communicated to Kravarik, a fourth-grade teacher at parents through correspondence Hillside Avenue School; and Amy Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader from Superintendent of Schools Zabludovsky, a part-time kinder- LIVING LEGEND...David Toma, right, whose storied career as a New Jersey Scott Rubin, Ed.D. garten teacher and classroom assis- police detective inspired the TV series “Toma” and “Baretta,” and who also has been lauded for his humanitarian efforts, shares his knowledge and experiences as Other changes include additional tant at Brookside Place School and a motivational speaker. He will speak at the Clark Public Library on Saturday, cameras, perimeter door alarms and Walnut Avenue School. September 15, at 1 p.m. Interested persons can register now for this event online use of a safety vestibule at each of Colleen Donovan has been ap- at clarklibrary.org or in person at the library reference desk. Mr. Toma is pictured the district’s eight schools. pointed as a school occupational with Paul Deroo during a visit Monday to the offices of The Westfield Leader. Business Administrator and therapist; Jennifer Hueston as a Board Secretary Robert J. Carfagno physical education teacher at Cran- commented during the August 27 ford High School and Jonathan Jack- Fanwood Rec. Comm. board of education (BOE) meeting son as a music teacher at Orange that these upgrades “cost over Avenue School. $400,000,” and further indicated, New curricula to be offered in the Considers Adding Pickleball since this was just phase one, that district for the 2018-2019 school By LAUREN A. SILVA proved months ago. The Forest Road this estimate was not “the final num- year include Forensics: Advanced Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Park skate park’s chain-link fence ber.” Speech and Debate, the Graphic FANWOOD — There was much will be replaced as well. Clint Dicksen, The amount, which Mr. Carfagno Novel and Yearbook 3: Leadership. discussion at Tuesday night’s recre- public works director, told Mr. described as “fluid,” will be paid Introduction to Cybersecurity, ation commission meeting about the Budiansky it would be fixed in about over a five-year period. Medical Spanish, Eighth Grade sport of pickleball and adding a court a week. The board awarded the contract Math and Musical Dance Theatre to La Grande Park. Commission fi- Mr. Budiansky explained how the to U.S. Bancorp Governmental also will be offered this year. nances also were explained at length. recreation trust account works. He Leasing and Finance Inc. at a rate of Several projects were completed Fanwood resident Carol Chimento said there are two accounts; one ac- 3.10 percent a year at approximately at all eight schools over the sum- spoke about her desire for a pickleball count collects money while the other $88,040.90 per year for five years. mer. Some of the larger endeavors LEADER IN SHANGHAI... The Gao family of Westfield recently vacationed with court in the borough. Pickleball is a account is used by the borough to The 2018-2023 Strategic Plan for include new landscaping at Walnut their Westfield Leader in Shanghai, the largest and the most modern city of China. paddle sport that combines elements write checks from. Right now there is the district was approved and will Avenue School, repaving the black- Pictured in the background is the Bund skyline, an iconic symbol of China's new of badminton, tennis and table tennis. a combined balance of $150,310. This be implemented for the 2018-2019 top at Orange Avenue School and economic advancement of the last three decades. “Instead of going to Westfield or money comes from building rentals, school year. Cranford High School, and a 209- Berkeley Heights to play, they can revenue programs and the 5K race. The mission statement for the gallon water tank replacement at paint lines on the tennis courts at La Building rentals include renting the Strategic Plan is to “strive to build Livingston Avenue School, among Grande Park. The same court can be pavilion and the buildings at Forest capacity in every student to develop other projects. Garwood Council used for tennis,” Ms. Chimento said. Road and La Grande Parks. the passion, perseverance, and cre- Superintendent Rubin told board CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Andrea Tannenbaum, a Scotch This year the commission grossed ativity to shape the world around members at Monday’s board of edu- has assured the borough that all roads Public Works will maintain a regular Plains resident who plays pickleball $13,856 in building rentals. The 30 or them.” cation meeting, “I love the promise excavated will be restored to their street-sweeping schedule commencing with Ms. Chimento, said they have to so borough summer camps grossed The broad goals for the Strategic of a brand-new school year.” previous conditions. in September. She said the borough’s play at odd hours when the courts in $132,619 this summer, an approxi- Plan include increasing meaningful Resident Al Del Conte stated that street sweeper has been repaired, al- Westfield and Berkeley Heights are mately $2,000 increase from last sum- stakeholder engagement to enhance after a previous project, American Water lowing for regular street sweeping. available. Commission member Neil mer. Expenses, however, come out of practices, structures and student neglected a borough-owned tree after Garwood’s south side will be swept on Pierce told Ms. Chimento and Ms. the trust, as Mr. Budiansky explained. learning and improving access to “digging around its roots,” subsequently Tuesdays and the north side will be Tannenbaum, “I will speak to the new These expenses include janitorial and the effective utilization of data killing the tree. Mr. Del Conte said the swept on Thursdays. high school tennis coach and go from weekend fees and camp counselor to promote continuous improve- Mountainside tree has remained damaged “for over Councilwoman Sara Todisco said the there.” wages. Every few years a large amount ments in support of district vision, two years now.” governing body is not planning on mak- Recreation Director Bob Budiansky is withdrawn from the trust account goals and desired outcomes. Mr. Bange said he would personally ing Garwood a sanctuary borough for said the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High for facility improvements. At least Additionally, the district seeks to Bd. of Adj. review what was done during Mr. Del illegal immigrants. Ms. Todisco said School tennis team needs five courts. $100,000 remains in the trust at the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Conte’s project to figure out why the she heard concerns from several resi- “I will talk to the high school vice- end of each year, Mr. Budiansky said. tree had not been removed. dents that an ordinance certifying the principal and see if there’s any issue Mr. Budiansky mentioned that the are multi-family dwellings. He said Cranford Mayor Thomas H. Hannen, borough as a “sanctuary city” was go- with this. If not, then we will get an Union County Kids Recreation Trust if the application had been proposed Jr. spoke during the meeting’s public ing to be proposed. Ms. Todisco stated estimate from a potential vendor.” Fund grant that he applied for last for a residential zone, “it’d be an commentary portion, asking Garwood’s she would not support such a measure. Commission member Bruce month. He said it is a 50/50 grant; the Kehler issue.” He said the goal of the council to join Cranford’s leadership to Councilman Lazarow and Council- Zakarin mentioned that a pickleball commission is asking for $207,500 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 borough’s land-use laws has always discuss the Paperboard Redevelopment woman Blumenstock also stated they net is lower than a tennis net. Mr. and the grant will match that amount. been to promote single-family resi- project’s impact on flooding in Cran- did not plan on proposing and would Budiansky said the Fanwood Depart- “They will probably give us $100,000 Ms. Ohlig said this had actually dences. ford. The council adopted an ordinance not support such legislation. ment of Public Works would be resis- based on what happened in previous happened to her sons when they But board member Steven Matlin, approving the Paperboard redevelop- Councilwoman Ileen Cuccaro tant to changing the nets. Commis- years. There’s $150,000 now in our were in elementary school, so she calling it “an awkward location” for ment plan Tuesday night. stated that she wants the public works sion members discussed substituting trust account just sitting there that we understood the concern and invited a residential unit, nonetheless stated, Mayor Hannen stated that he has shared-service agreement with Fan- a pickleball court for a handball court can use,” Mr. Budiansky said. the parents to discuss the topic as an “but it’s there” and said there was a appointed a special subcommittee wood terminated under the 90-day in phase one of the Forest Road Park The commission discussed the de- agenda item at the next board meet- benefit to having the home im- tasked with addressing recent redevel- termination clause. Master Plan. cline in attendance for the summer ing. proved. Mr. Younghans agreed, call- opments’ impact on Cranford’s flood- Ms. Cuccaro said she wants to pro- Mr. Budiansky spoke about the movies due to poor weather condi- Ms. Dolan responded, “I under- ing the property “a challenging lo- ing, including their impact on surround- mote a “hands-on superintendent” from Forest Road Park Master Plan up- tions. Eryn Sinclair, a commission stand that it’s new to the parents and cation” but saying the proposal ing municipalities. Mayor Hannen said among the borough Department of Pub- dates, stating that CME Associates, member, spoke about the 5K race to be it’s a change that affects your child, would be a “great re-use of the build- Cranford residents are specifically con- lic Works (DPW) employees. the contractors for the improvements, held on Sunday, October 21. She said, but it does happen every year in ing.” cerned with the Paperboard redevelop- “We can get somebody certified had told him recently they would be “We recently met with Police Chief Westfield when children get to The board ultimately voted to ment site increasing the storm runoff, from within if they so choose to be a finishing their environmental studies Richard Trigo. We have enough route fourth or fifth grade, so it is not new deny the application by a 4-to-3 which he said would increase flooding superintendent in the future,” Ms. in a week or two. markers and we are reaching out to the for the teachers and the principals. vote. impacting Cranford. Mayor Hannen Cuccaro said. “In my opinion, this has been Italian Club and Union Catholic soon. We don’t take it lightly, but we also Earlier, members, acting in their displayed a picture of West Holly Street Borough Clerk Christina Ariemma dragged out quite a long time,” Mr. We need adult road marshals to hold do have experience in doing this.” capacity as the planning board, submerged under water after a storm. said state law requires that a DPW Budiansky said. off traffic.” The commission also dis- unanimously approved an applica- The redevelopment’s impact on in- superintendent must have three to four Among other updates discussed was cussed upcoming Halloween events tion that will repurpose the vacant creased runoff will include analyzing years of education or between eight the netting on the outfield fence in La and memorializing former commis- Air Con building on westbound both site plans for redevelopments in to 12 certification classes completed. Grande Park. Mr. Budiansky said he sion member Tom Smith. The Editor’s Note: Route 22 into a window shade as- Cranford and redevelopments impact- Each course or certification can cost is waiting for a response from the commission’s next meeting will be WESTFIELD -- The Westfield sembly facility. ing Cranford, stated Mayor Hannen. between $800 and $1,000, stated Ms. company to start work. The total cost Tuesday, September 25, at the La Historic Preservation Commission Attorney James Foerst told the Mayor Hannen said that under mu- Ariemma. She said no borough DPW is $1,900, which the commission ap- Grande Park building, at 7:45 p.m. meeting scheduled for Monday was board that the building itself will nicipal land use law, developers are employees hold certifications to as- cancelled due to a lack of quorum. not change, but merely be converted only tasked with “setting aside for a sume the superintendent position. The next meeting is scheduled for into the assembly facility that will 100-year storm.” Ms. Ariemma stated that the cur- Monday, September 24. Meetings are manufacture about 700 window “One-hundred-year storm(s) come rent teamster contract for DPW em- held in Town Council Chambers of shades per week. and go as a constant,” said Mayor ployees does not designate the the Westfield Municipal Building, 425 Hannen, describing a higher frequency borough’s DPW superintendent as East Broad Street, Westfield, at 7:30 of “major storms” in New Jersey’s re- “hands-on.” A “hands-on” superin- p.m. cent history. tendent suggests an employee who “We welcome your input,” Mayor works in both their existing DPW CF BOE Hannen said. employee capacity and a managerial CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Garwood Mayor Charles or oversight capacity, stated Ms. Lombardo said Cranford’s subcom- Ariemma, meaning the superinten- Support Local Journalism district to assist in attending to the mittee could begin by discussing their dent, if hired, would not be allowed to social-emotional needs of Cranford concerns with borough council mem- work in the same capacity (physically students and to help enhance the bers who act as liaisons to the plan- laboring) in the field as the rest of the culture and climate throughout the ning board, including other borough DPW workers do. district. leadership as needed. She said the DPW contracts would Superintendent Rubin will hold his In other business, the Garwood have to be renegotiated as the bor- annual safety meeting on Thursday, Council approved an ordinance es- ough would have to pay a salaried September 27. The meeting is an tablishing residential permit parking supervisor to manage from an office “open forum” for discussion on safety on Myrtle Avenue and Spruce Av- under the current DPW contract stipu- in the district. enue near the Garwood Sports and lations and wording. Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader goleader.com/subscribe The next board of education meet- Recreation Complex. “We would like to bring this ser- GIVE ME TEN...Cranford’s street fair on Sunday featured a push up competition ing will take place on Monday, Sep- Councilwoman Jennifer vice back to Garwood,” Ms. Cuccaro between the Marines as a U.S. Marines recruiter looks on. tember 17, at 7:30 p.m. Blumenstock said the Department of said.

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USPS 485200 Thursday, August 30, 2018 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 59th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 35-2018 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Rec. Commission Asked to Consider Pickleball at Courts By LAUREN A. SILVA Andrea Tannenbaum, a Scotch Commission member Bruce Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Plains resident who plays pickleball Zakarin mentioned that a pickleball FANWOOD — There was much with Ms. Chimento, said they have to net is lower than a tennis net. Mr. discussion at Tuesday night’s recre- play at odd hours when the courts in Budiansky said the Fanwood Depart- ation commission meeting about the Westfield and Berkeley Heights are ment of Public Works would be resis- sport of pickleball and adding a court available. Commission member Neil tant to changing the nets. Commis- to La Grande Park. Commission fi- Pierce told Ms. Chimento and Ms. sion members discussed substituting nances also were explained at length. Tannenbaum, “I will speak to the new a pickleball court for a handball court Fanwood resident Carol Chimento high school tennis coach and go from in phase one of the Forest Road Park spoke about her desire for a pickleball there.” Master Plan. court in the borough. Pickleball is a Recreation Director Bob Mr. Budiansky spoke about the paddle sport that combines elements Budiansky said the Scotch Plains- Forest Road Park Master Plan up- of badminton, tennis and table tennis. Fanwood High School tennis team dates, stating that CME Associates, “Instead of going to Westfield or needs five courts. “I will talk to the the contractors for the improvements, Berkeley Heights to play, they can high school vice-principal and see if had told him recently they would be paint lines on the tennis courts at La there’s any issue with this. If not, then finishing their environmental studies Grande Park. The same court can be we will get an estimate from a poten- in a week or two. used for tennis,” Ms. Chimento said. tial vendor.” “In my opinion, this has been dragged out quite a long time,” Mr. Budiansky said. Among other updates discussed was the netting on the outfield fence in La Grande Park. Mr. Budiansky said he is waiting for a response from the company to start work. The total cost Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times is $1,900, which the commission ap- BACK TO SCHOOL PAVING...Crews are racing to finish road resurfacing projects, such as on Montrose Avenue in proved months ago. The Forest Road Fanwood near Park Middle School, before the start of the new school year next week. Park skate park’s chain-link fence will be replaced as well. Clint Dicksen, public works director, told Mr. Summer Set to Give Way Budiansky it would be fixed in about a week. Mr. Budiansky explained how the recreation trust account works. He To Busy Fall In Township said there are two accounts; one ac- By FRED T. ROSSI 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, nicipal building, with proceeds ben- count collects money while the other Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times August 31; Saturday, September 1, efiting Operation Chillout Home- account is used by the borough to SCOTCH PLAINS — With the and Sunday, September 2, and from less Veterans Outreach and other write checks from. Right now there is summer of 2018 down to its unoffi- 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Sep- local veterans efforts. a combined balance of $150,310. This cial final days, the fall calendar in tember 3. Live music, food, rides, Sunday, October 7, will be Scotch money comes from building rentals, Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Scotch Plains is a busy one, starting games and nightly 50-50 raffles will Plains Day in the downtown busi- FUN AT PONDEROSA...Kids of all ages take advantage of a sunny afternoon revenue programs and the 5K race. with the annual St. Bartholomew/ be featured at the festival, which ness district. The street fair, which recently to play at the sprinkler park and playground at Ponderosa Park in Building rentals include renting the UNICO Italian Festival over the started in 1974. will run from noon to 5 p.m., will Scotch Plains. pavilion and the buildings at Forest four-day Labor Day weekend and For school-age children and teen- feature live entertainment, food Road and La Grande Parks. followed by the opening of the 2018- agers, there will then be time for trucks, amusements for the kids and This year the commission grossed 2019 school year next Wednesday. one more good night’s sleep before what organizers say will be a focus Bid to Convert One-Family $13,856 in building rentals. The 30 or The festival — which honors San summer vacation ends and schools on community-based organizations. so borough summer camps grossed Nicola di Bari, the patron saint of open on Wednesday, September 5. “It is our mission to introduce resi- $132,619 this summer, an approxi- Montazzoli, Italy, the town from With downtown revitalization and dents, both old and new, to all that Home Is Denied By Board mately $2,000 increase from last sum- which many Scotch Plainsers emi- redevelopment efforts getting into Scotch Plains has to offer,” the group CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 grated a century ago — runs from full swing, the central business dis- said. An Electric and Hybrid Car By FRED T. ROSSI on the quarter-acre property, noting Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times trict will be the site of a number of Show also will be part of the day’s that borough regulations permit up events in September and October, activities. MOUNTAINSIDE – The borough to six units per acre and pointing Garwood Water Line Work starting with the Mayor’s 0.5K race The 2018 Play for Pink Two Mile board of adjustment on Tuesday de- out that the two units on the — billed as “The Anti-5K” — to Walk to help fight breast cancer nied an application that sought to Sherwood Parkway lot “extrapo- raise funds for the restoration of the will be held on Saturday, October convert a single-family home into a lated” to eight per acre. Eyed For November Finish Frazee House and to help finance 13, followed by the annual Health two-family residence. When board member Jon By MICHAEL BONACCORSO supports versus waiting until 2020 to the Hometown Heroes banner pro- and Wellness Fair on the Alan Au- Maxwell Court LLC, which owns Younghans asked Don Maxwell, the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times provide better water quality and wa- gram. The “race,” on Friday, Sep- gustine Village Green. the three-bedroom home at 614 owner of the property, why he sought GARWOOD — New Jersey Ameri- ter flows to north-side residents. The tember 7, will have runners sprint a The popular Farmers Market con- Sherwood Parkway near the inter- to convert the home into a two-unit can Water field operations manager scheduling decision is pending Ameri- course measuring all of 547 yards tinues every Saturday through No- section with Mountain Avenue, building, he replied he wanted to do Michael Bange told the borough coun- can Water’s scheduling and budget- that will take them around the block vember in the municipal parking lot sought to turn the home into two so for “marketability” reasons. cil Tuesday night that the south-side ing. Council members unanimously where the municipal building is lo- next to town hall. units — one with one bedroom and Mr. Tomaine said an argument water main restoration project’s ex- agreed through verbal commitment cated. A block party will follow. The redevelopment plan for the the other with two bedrooms. Pro- that the revamped home would be pected completion date is Friday, to allow the project to commence The township’s annual memorial first phase of the downtown will be fessional planner Keenan Hughes located near other residential de- November 9, 2018. New Jersey sooner than later, stated Mr. Bange. service to honor those who died in discussed next month by the rede- told the board it was an “opportu- velopments was not entirely valid American Water has invested more He said the project will not cost the the 2001 terrorist attacks, specifi- velopment committee before the nity to enhance” the building, which because none of the other homes than $3 million into rehabilitating borough any money. American Water cally the three Scotch Plains resi- township council takes formal ac- also has four garages situated un- are multi-family dwellings. He said over 13,000 feet of water lines in has assured the borough that all roads dents who perished that day, will be tion. In an effort to keep the process derneath the living space. if the application had been proposed Garwood, stated Mr. Bange. excavated will be restored to their held on Tuesday, September 11, at 6 moving forward, meeting dates have Board Chairman John Tomaine for a residential zone, “it’d be an American Water is planning to re- previous conditions. p.m., on the Alan Augustine Village been reshuffled for September, with asked whether Mountainside’s land- issue.” He said the goal of the vitalize all the water mains supplying Resident Al Del Conte stated that Green. On Saturday, September 15, the council’s conference meeting use ordinances or master plan sup- borough’s land-use laws has always water to the borough’s north side in after a previous project, American the Scotch Plains Farmers Market’s taking place on Wednesday, Sep- port the creation of multi-family been to promote single-family resi- 2019 or 2020, stated Mr. Bange. He Water neglected a borough-owned “From Farm to Table” benefit din- tember 5, at 5 p.m., followed by a dwellings located in a business zone. dences. said the water main restoration helps tree after “digging around its roots,” ner will take place outside the mu- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Mr. Hughes said he did not believe But board member Steven Matlin, reliability, improving water flows and subsequently killing the tree. Mr. Del so but described the property as a calling it “an awkward location” for water quality. Conte said the tree has remained dam- “unique situation” that “lends itself a residential unit, nonetheless stated, “Cleaning and lining is the process aged “for over two years now.” to this type of use.” “but it’s there” and said there was a of removing sediment from inside the Mr. Bange said he would person- Board member Theodore Zawslak benefit to having the home im- water main, then lining the inner sur- ally review what was done during Mr. expressed concerns about density CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 face with a cement sealant,” said Mr. Del Conte’s project to figure out why Bange as he described the rehabilita- the tree had not been removed. tion process. Cranford Mayor Thomas H. He said American Water’s on-site Hannen, Jr. spoke during the meeting’s employees will work on Saturdays, public commentary portion, asking allowing the project to be completed Garwood’s council to join Cranford’s in November versus an initial pro- leadership to discuss the Paperboard jected December completion date. Redevelopment project’s impact on The 2018 south-side revitalization flooding in Cranford. The council project includes water mains servic- adopted an ordinance approving the ing Locust Avenue, Pine Avenue, Paperboard redevelopment plan Tues- Center Street, Spruce Avenue, Myrtle day night. Avenue, New Street, Beech Avenue, Mayor Hannen stated that he has Hazel Avenue, Hickory Avenue, East appointed a special subcommittee Street and Oak Street. tasked with addressing recent rede- The 2019 or 2020 rehabilitation velopments’ impact on Cranford’s Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times project on the north side includes flooding, including their impact on GIVE ME TEN...Cranford’s street fair on Sunday featured a push up competition Second Avenue, Third Avenue, the surrounding municipalities. Mayor between the Marines as a U.S. Marines recruiter looks on. eastern stretch of Fourth Avenue, Fifth Hannen said Cranford residents are Avenue, Anchor Place, Winslow specifically concerned with the Pa- PAGE INDEX Place, Oak Street, Cedar Street, Wal- perboard redevelopment site increas- Regional ...... 2-3, 14 Education ...... 16-17 nut Street and a small portion of Maple ing the storm runoff, which he said Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-13 Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Avenue. would increase flooding impacting Police ...... 14 Real Estate .... 9-11 COMING ATTRACTIONS...Construction of a new movie theater is underway at Councilman Marc Lazarow said Cranford. Mayor Hannen displayed a Community ... 6-7, 14 Classifieds ..... 15 the former site of Sears Auto Center on Route 22 near the Scotch Plains border. the 2019 project date is something he CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 17-18 The former Sears Roebuck site is being developed into a shopping center. WESTFIELD Congratulations WEST to the Top Team Sherrie Natko of the Month! Michele Miller Broker Associate Sales Associate C. 908.303.8133 Sherrie Natko Team C. 908.346.2406 Westfield West Office • 600 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ 07090 • 908.233.0065 • ColdwellBankerHomes.com © 2018 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. 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Publication Kehler Stadium Work to Start In Spring 2019 By SARAH McGRAIL Floors in the cafeterias at the high Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times school and both middle schools were WESTFIELD — Work will start replaced and all classrooms in ev- in the spring of 2019 to replace the ery school now have air-condition- field and the athletic track at Kehler ing, Ms. Sullivan told the board. Stadium as the weather allows. At the high school, the boilers It will be possible to do inside currently are being replaced; the work, such as the bathrooms, over last school in the district that needs the winter, Business Administrator this done. Additionally, the com- Dana Sullivan told board of educa- plete renovation of a science lab tion members Tuesday night. will be completed this week and the Ms. Sullivan reminded the board lobby to the auditorium has been that the project to renovate Kehler repainted. was put out for bids in March 2017 Superintendent Dolan went on to and was due to start when school list the improvements made to all finished for the summer. the elementary schools in the dis- However, the company that was trict, from painting to the replace- awarded third place launched a le- ment of stage curtains. gal objection to the winning bid, Another major change over the which resulted in the work being summer has been the introduction delayed so long that Ms. Sullivan of the new website, which Board said, “we did not think it would be Vice-President Peggy Oster, tech- a prudent way to go” to start the nology representative, said had been work at that stage. well received. GO GIANTS...The New York Giants 2012 Super Bowl Trophy is on display at Had the work started so much “It is a positive change for our American Heroes BBQ, located on Route 22 in Scotch Plains. Pictured with the later than planned, there would have district,” she said, “but it is a work trophy, from left to right, are: Gene Jannotti, chief executive officer and executive been a risk of losing the stadium for in progress and we are looking for director of the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce; Thomas Strowe, the spring season as well as the fall. feedback.” Scotch Plains redevelopment coordinator, and Scotch Plains Mayor Al Smith. Ms. Sullivan said there were some Parents from McKinley Elemen- advantages to carrying out the work tary School attended the meeting to in the spring. express their concern about in- “That was a tight time frame and, creased class sizes, with four classes Garwood Council to be honest, with the rain we had having been condensed into three. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 this summer, I don’t think that Cheryl Bishop, who has twins in project would have been done,” she fourth grade, told the board, “We picture of West Holly Street sub- support such a measure. Councilman Lazarow and Coun- LEADER IN SHANGHAI...The Gao family of Westfield recently vacationed with said. have questions about how the teach- merged under water after a storm. their Westfield Leader in Shanghai, the largest and the most modern city of China. She added that Westfield High ers are going to differentiate in- The redevelopment’s impact on cilwoman Blumenstock also stated Pictured in the background is the Bund skyline, an iconic symbol of China's new School Athletic Director Sandy struction and handle anything from increased runoff will include analyz- they did not plan on proposing and economic advancement of the last three decades. Mamary “felt it was easier to move 23 to 27 kids in a class. The kids ing both site plans for redevelop- would not support such legislation. and accommodate the spring sea- with special needs get additional ments in Cranford and redevelop- Councilwoman Ileen Cuccaro son than the fall season.” help, the gifted kids get pulled out, ments impacting Cranford, stated stated that she wants the public works Board member Charles Ostroff but how will all those kids in the Mayor Hannen. shared-service agreement with Fan- Fanwood Rec. Commission asked whether third-party users of middle be challenged in a meaning- Mayor Hannen said that under wood terminated under the 90-day the stadium had been informed, and ful way?” municipal land use law, developers termination clause. Board President Gretchan Ohlig Ms. Ohlig said this had actually are only tasked with “setting aside for Ms. Cuccaro said she wants to pro- Considers Adding Pickleball agreed it was important to keep them happened to her sons when they a 100-year storm.” mote a “hands-on superintendent” in the loop. were in elementary school, so she “One-hundred-year storm(s) come from among the borough Department CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 There could possibly be increased understood the concern and invited and go as a constant,” said Mayor of Public Works (DPW) employees. mer. Expenses, however, come out of can use,” Mr. Budiansky said. costs if some of the basic materials, the parents to discuss the topic as an Hannen, describing a higher fre- “We can get somebody certified the trust, as Mr. Budiansky explained. The commission discussed the de- such as steel, have increased in price. agenda item at the next board meet- quency of “major storms” in New from within if they so choose to be a These expenses include janitorial cline in attendance for the summer Extensive work on the district’s ing. Jersey’s recent history. superintendent in the future,” Ms. weekend fees and camp counselor movies due to poor weather condi- 10 schools has been carried out over Ms. Dolan responded, “I under- “We welcome your input,” Mayor Cuccaro said. wages. Every few years a large amount tions. Eryn Sinclair, a commission the summer. stand that it’s new to the parents and Hannen said. Borough Clerk Christina Ariemma is withdrawn from the trust account member, spoke about the 5K race to be Superintendent of Schools Mar- it’s a change that affects your child, Garwood Mayor Charles said state law requires that a DPW for facility improvements. At least held on Sunday, October 21. She said, garet Dolan, Ed.D., said, “Mainte- but it does happen every year in Lombardo said Cranford’s subcom- superintendent must have three to four $100,000 remains in the trust at the “We recently met with Police Chief nance workers and custodians Westfield when children get to mittee could begin by discussing their years of education or between eight end of each year, Mr. Budiansky said. Richard Trigo. We have enough route worked throughout the summer fourth or fifth grade, so it is not new concerns with borough council mem- to 12 certification classes completed. Mr. Budiansky mentioned that the markers and we are reaching out to the cleaning, repairing and updating for the teachers and the principals. bers who act as liaisons to the plan- Each course or certification can cost Union County Kids Recreation Trust Italian Club and Union Catholic soon. over 900,000 square feet in our We don’t take it lightly, but we also ning board, including other borough between $800 and $1,000, stated Ms. Fund grant that he applied for last We need adult road marshals to hold buildings.” do have experience in doing this.” leadership as needed. Ariemma. She said no borough DPW month. He said it is a 50/50 grant; the off traffic.” The commission also dis- In other business, the Garwood employees hold certifications to as- commission is asking for $207,500 cussed upcoming Halloween events Council approved an ordinance es- sume the superintendent position. and the grant will match that amount. and memorializing former commis- tablishing residential permit parking Ms. Ariemma stated that the cur- “They will probably give us $100,000 sion member Tom Smith. The on Myrtle Avenue and Spruce Av- rent teamster contract for DPW em- based on what happened in previous commission’s next meeting will be Fall Lineup for the Township enue near the Garwood Sports and ployees does not designate the years. There’s $150,000 now in our Tuesday, September 25, at the La CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Recreation Complex. borough’s DPW superintendent as trust account just sitting there that we Grande Park building, at 7:45 p.m. Councilwoman Jennifer “hands-on.” A “hands-on” superin- special meeting of the redevelop- election, with three seats on the Blumenstock said the Department of tendent suggests an employee who ment committee at 7:30 p.m. It is township council up for grabs. Public Works will maintain a regular works in both their existing DPW expected that the committee will Democrats Elizabeth Stamler, street-sweeping schedule commenc- employee capacity and a managerial finalize the plan at that time and Roshan “Roc” White and Josh ing in September. She said the or oversight capacity, stated Ms. then forward it to the council for Losardo will face off against Re- borough’s street sweeper has been Ariemma, meaning the superinten- consideration at its Tuesday, Sep- publican Councilman Andrew repaired, allowing for regular street dent, if hired, would not be allowed to tember 25 business meeting. The Bondarowicz and his two running sweeping. Garwood’s south side will work in the same capacity (physically committee additionally will hold its mates, Sonali Dalvi and Jeff be swept on Tuesdays and the north laboring) in the field as the rest of the regular monthly meeting on Kowalczyk. side will be swept on Thursdays. DPW workers do. Wednesday, September 12. The six candidates will take part Councilwoman Sara Todisco said She said the DPW contracts would The local political campaign sea- in a debate sponsored by The Scotch the governing body is not planning on have to be renegotiated as the bor- son also will get underway in ad- Plains-Fanwood Times on Thurs- making Garwood a sanctuary borough would have to pay a salaried vance of the Tuesday, November 6 day, October 18. ough for illegal immigrants. Ms. supervisor to manage from an office Todisco said she heard concerns from under the current DPW contract stipu- several residents that an ordinance lations and wording. Correction certifying the borough as a “sanctu- “We would like to bring this ser- In last week’s article, “Plenty Of ary city” was going to be proposed. vice back to Garwood,” Ms. Cuccaro Housing To Be Built, But Who Will Ms. Todisco stated she would not said. Live There?,” it was erroneously writ- Mountainside ten that all persons living in affordable units would be re-evaluated pe- riodically so they do not continue to Bd. of Adj. live in such a unit as their incomes CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 rise over time. Thomas Strowe, Scotch Plains’ downtown redevelopment co- proved. Mr. Younghans agreed, call- ordinator, informs The Scotch Plains- ing the property “a challenging lo- Fanwood Times that state affordable cation” but saying the proposal housing guidelines do not provide for would be a “great re-use of the build- any such re-evaluations. We regret ing.” the error. The board ultimately voted to deny the application by a 4-to-3 vote. Support Local Journalism Earlier, members, acting in their capacity as the planning board, unanimously approved an application that will repurpose the vacant Air Con building on westbound Route 22 into a window shade as- Horace R. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times sembly facility. Attorney James LIVING LEGEND...David Toma, right, whose storied career as a New Jersey police Courtesy of Jennifer Jaruzelski detective inspired the TV series “Toma” and “Baretta,” and who also has been GETTING A FACELIFT...Under a scaffold shroud, work continues on the First Foerst told the board that the build- lauded for his humanitarian efforts, shares his knowledge and experiences as a Congregational Church of Westfield’s steeple restoration project, including ing itself will not change, but merely motivational speaker. He will speak at the Clark Public Library on Saturday, repainting the belfry and replacing the posts, railings and oval windows with be converted into the assembly fa- September 15, at 1 p.m. Interested persons can register now for this event online at rot-resistant materials. The work should be completed early this fall, weather goleader.com/subscribe cility that will manufacture about clarklibrary.org or in person at the library reference desk. Mr. Toma is pictured permitting. 700 window shades per week. with Paul Deroo during a visit Monday to the offices of The Westfield Leader/ Times.

! Page 2 Thursday, August 30, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Scotch Plains Launches Governor Murphy Vetoes Recycle Coach App Five-Cent Fee on Bags SCOTCH PLAINS — The Town- mon and uncommon items, e.g. elec- TRENTON — New Jersey Gov- ture to work together to adopt a strong ship of Scotch Plains has launched tronics, scrap metal; take the “What ernor Phil Murphy vetoed a bill plastic bag bill,” said Jennifer M. Recycle Coach, a free app designed Type of Recycler Are You?” quiz for (A-3267/S-2600) last week that Coffey, executive director of the As- to help make recycling information useful recycling tips and tricks; and would have imposed a five-cent fee sociation of New Jersey Environmen- more accessible to residents. Recycle use the problem-reporting tool, on single-use carryout bags. Re- tal Commissions (ANJEC). Coach provides accurate up-to-date equipped with geolocation, to notify tailers would have retained $0.01 “Governor Murphy had the information on Scotch Plains’ recy- municipal customer services about and $0.04 would have been directed chance to reduce New Jersey’s plas- cling schedules in a handy, user- issues like missed collections. to the State Department of the Trea- tic pollution by closing loopholes friendly app format. “In keeping with Scotch Plains’ sury to be deposited into the and allowing the Legislature to pass Residents can access Recycle goal of making information acces- “Healthy Schools and Community a stronger bill. Without any kind of Coach from their mobile devices, sible, this free Recycle Coach app Lead Abatement Fund” for lead law to reduce single-use bags, our desktop computers, or through digi- provides an excellent opportunity for plumbing removal. state will continue to be overrun by tal assistants like Amazon Alexa and Scotch Plains residents to obtain ac- “We are disappointed by the dangerous pollution that threatens Google Home. The Recycle Coach curate up-to-date information on Governor’s failure to issue strength- the health of New Jersey families app is available to download free of township recycling schedules all with ening amendments for what could and businesses. We look forward to charge on the Google Play and the the convenience of their cell phone or have been the first step in the right working with the Legislature to com- Apple iTunes Store. computer,” Mayor Al Smith said. direction to curb bag use statewide. bat this problem and make New With Recycle Coach, residents can Recycle Coach is a technology com- CURRENT EVENTS...Jonathan Eicholz, 9, of Garwood recently wrote to Con- With reasonable fixes, the bill would Jersey an environmental leader once stay organized with custom curbside pany that develops a comprehensive gressman Leonard Lance (R-7th, Westfield) to request he be able to interview his have prevented plastic waste from again,” said Ed Potosnak, execu- collection and events calendars; re- digital solution that optimizes collec- federal lawmaker on current events. Jonathan stopped by Mr. Lance’s Westfield entering our environment and harm- tive director of the New Jersey ceive collection reminders and real- tion, waste, and recycling programs District office this week and was joined by his mother, Kathleen Eicholz, and his ing wildlife,” said Kelly Mooij, vice- League of Conservation Voters. time updates on service disruptions; serving over 3,000 communities sister, Rachael. president of government relations for NJ Audubon, ANJEC and the NJ access to a comprehensive “What across the U.S., Canada, Australia, the New Jersey Audubon. League of Conservation Voters pro- Goes Where?” search tool, which and New Zealand. “Governor Murphy vetoed an in- vided recommendations to the includes local disposal information For more information, visit the Environmental Committees dustry backed bill that sought to re- Governor’s office to significantly and collection requirements for com- township website, scotchplainsnj.gov. duce plastic bag pollution through strengthen and further the bill’s effec- weak action. This bill could have tiveness. The recommendations in- Discuss Use of Plastics been fixed with amendments that cluded increasing the fee, removing a County to Host Recycling TRENTON – The Assembly Envi- greenhouse gasses through their ex- would have made it mirror the suc- bag thickness loophole, expanding ronment and Solid Waste Committee traction and production. Plastic bags cessful plastic bag bills in Maryland, applicable stores, removing preemp- met jointly with the Senate Environ- and straws are not biodegradable, so Illinois, and California. The Associa- tion language, which would prevent Events in September ment and Energy Committee on they never break down. tion of New Jersey Environmental municipalities from passing stronger COUNTY – As summer is winding Residents can bring up to four Thursday at the Toms River Munici- “Climate change is possibly the Commissions urges Governor bag laws, and allocating a portion of down, the Union County Board of bags of confidential documents for pal Complex Building to discuss most pressing threat to New Jersey’s Murphy and the New Jersey Legisla- the fee to litter abatement. Chosen Freeholders continues to en- shredding, weighing less than 10 single-use plastics and plastic waste, environmental health, and it affects courage recycling with several free pounds each. the harmful effects they have on the all of us,” Asw. Pinkin said. “Pro- Peyton's events this September. For more details on all upcoming environment and how New Jersey tecting the only planet we call home Union County’s scrap metal recy- recycling events, visit ucnj.org/recy- can minimize and eventually end re- should not be a partisan issue. In a cling program continues in Septem- cling or call (908) 654-9889. liance on single-use plastic items. state that was devastated by Hurri- Peek at the Week ber. These events are held on the first “Each day, Americans use 500 cane Sandy, we have seen firsthand In Politics Thursday and third Saturday of each Libertarian Party to million plastic straws, and each year, how we can be affected by extreme month. This month’s events will take Americans use 100 billion plastic bags weather. I am proud that New Jersey By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times place on Thursday, September 6, and Reach Out to 2.3 Mil. and throw away 25 billion Styrofoam is taking the necessary steps to cre- Saturday, September 15. coffee cups,” said Assembly Envi- ate a more environmentally-friendly, Menendez Lead Over Hugin Congressman. Residents can drop off their mate- Unaffiliated Voters ronment and Solid Waste Committee sustainable future that will benefit Cut to Six Points In Poll 3-D gun blueprints are currently rials for recycling at two different STATE — The New Jersey Liber- Chairwoman Nancy Pinkin (D-18th, all of our residents. While there is Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. considered data that is governed by locations: the Emergency Services tarian Party has announced that as of Edison). “All of this waste inevitably still much work to do, I am confident Robert Menendez leads former phar- International Traffic in Arms Regula- Building at 151 Kenilworth Boule- July 31 over 10,000 New Jerseyans ends up sitting in landfills or pollut- that we will make New Jersey the maceutical executive Bob Hugin, his tions (ITAR) and cannot be published vard in Cranford and the Park Service have made the Libertarian Party their ing our oceans, killing over one mil- most eco-friendly state.” Republican challenger, by a slim 43 to without approval from the State De- Yard at Rahway River Park. Both political party of choice, continuing lion seabirds and 100,000 marine 37 percent, according to a Quinnipiac partment, according to the release. events will be held from 9 a.m. to to make it the third largest political animals every year, and it contributes ‘ASK’ Program Coming University Poll released last week. “The Trump Administration has pro- noon. Accepted items include old party in New Jersey after the Demo- to global warming. Climate change is This compares to a 49-to-32 percent posed a new regulation to remove appliances, bicycles, air condition- cratic and Republican Parties. a real, serious threat, and it is an issue To Area Libraries lead Mr. Menendez had in March. downloadable gun blueprints from this ers, microwaves and more. The New Jersey Libertarian Party we must work to tackle swiftly and COUNTY – Union County resi- According to the poll, New Jersey classification, allowing anyone to post Union County will host two mobile is hoping to use this growth to reach decisively for the sake of our children dents seeking information about ser- voters say, by a 49-to-16 percent mar- 3-D gun blueprints,” according to the paper-shredding events in Septem- out to the more than 2.3 million unaf- and grandchildren.” vices available for senior adults age gin, including 38 to 25 percent among release. ber. The first event will take place on filiated voters this November and Members of the joint committee 60 and above will have a choice of Democrats, that Mr. Menendez was Quijano, GOP Differ On Thursday, September 13, at the Lin- drum up some grassroots support for heard testimony from policy and en- five different dates and locations in involved in serious wrongdoing. Bear Hunts In New Jersey den Recycling Center, located at 2 Murray Sabrin, its candidate for U.S. vironmental experts and concerned September to meet staff from the Voters give Mr. Menendez a nega- Assemblywoman Annette Quijano Donaldson Place. There will be a Senate, as well as the party’s numer- New Jersey residents about how the Union County Department of Human tive 40-to-47 percent approval rating, (D-20th, Elizabeth) issued the follow- second event held on Friday, Septem- ous other candidates on the state, state can effectively solve the issues Services, Division on Aging, to get while Mr. Hugin gets a slightly posi- ing statement regarding the recent ac- ber 21, at the Westfield Memorial county and local levels, according to of single-use plastic and plastic waste information on senior services and tive 24-to-20 percent favorability, but tion by Governor Phil Murphy to close Pool at 713 Cumberland Street. Both a press release from the party. in a responsible manner that will mini- resources. 54 percent of voters have not heard state forests, parks, recreation areas, events will run from 9 a.m. to ap- More information on the party is mize costs and inconveniences for its The ASK program provides seniors enough about him to form an opinion. historic sites, wildlife management proximately 1 p.m., rain or shine. The available by contacting New Jersey business owners. and their caregivers with person-to- “As Sen. Robert Menendez sees his areas and natural areas to bear hunting events will end early if the shredding Libertarian Party Chairman Kevin Plastic bags and straws are made person information on programs like once dominant lead whittled down to for the 2018 season: trucks reach capacity. Lowery at [email protected]. out of polypropylene, which create home-delivered meals, respite care, single digits, New Jersey voters are “I applaud the efforts of the Gover- home care, adult day care, and sup- sending a clear message. They are nor to limit bear hunting this season. port services. Assistance with com- troubled by the ethics cloud hanging Until we have a more humane man- pleting applications and forms also is over him,” said Mary Snow, polling agement plan in place, we should not Jon Bramnick To Perform Comedy provided. analyst for the Quinnipiac Poll. “While condone this activity, at the very least, Any Union County resident or voters prefer Sen. Menendez over Re- on state-owned lands. The senseless caregiver can visit the ASK program publican Bob Hugin in deep blue New hunting and killing of bears is an ar- at any location. The September 2018 Jersey, they give the incumbent nega- chaic and unnecessary method of tam- at The Comedy Cove at Scotty’s dates and locations include: Monday, tive approval and favorability ratings.” ing the black bear population in the September 10, Clark Public Library, NJ Transit’s First Board Chair, 21st century. A non-lethal control pro- 303 Westfield Avenue, Clark, 10 a.m. Louis Gambaccini, Dies at 87 gram and special waste receptacle re- to noon; Thursday, September 13, Louis J. Gambaccini, NJ Transit’s quirements in communities close to Garwood Public Library, 411 Third founding chairman of its board of bear habitats have been effective in Avenue, Garwood, 10 a.m. to noon; directors, died at his home in other places, as well as in some of our and Wednesday, September 19, Skillman, N.J., on August 19. He towns. We can employ more humane Fanwood Memorial Library, 5 Forest was 87 years old. practices while reducing the number Road, Fanwood, 10 a.m. to noon. Mr. Gambaccini helped shape trans- of bear interactions in New Jersey and The Union County Division on portation policy and initiated innova- keep residents safe,” she said. Aging and Disability Resource Con- tive solutions for transit issues during Assemblywoman Quijano is prime nection is part of the Union County a career that lasted more than five sponsor of legislation known as “Pedals Department of Human Services. As decades. In 1978, he was selected to Law” (A-2455), which would prohibit one of 670 “Area Agencies on Ag- serve as the New Jersey commissioner bear hunting and establishes a non-lethal ing” established nationwide by the of transportation and, through his lead- control program for black bears for five Older Americans Act, its goal is to ership, NJ Transit was created on July years; prohibits actions that result in bear promote wellness, independence, 17, 1979. He served as commissioner feeding; and requires use of bear-resis- dignity and choice for seniors and from 1978 to 1981 and was the board tant containers, dumpsters and food their families. chairman of NJT from 1979 to 1981. boxes in bear habitats. For more information about senior “Lou Gambaccini’s dedication to Sussex County Republican law- services and resources in Union transportation was in a class by itself. makers, Senator Steve Oroho and As- County, call the Division’s toll-free He served NJ Transit with distinction semblymen Parker Space and Hal number: 1-(888)-280-8226, or call and helped initiate vital transporta- Wirths from the 24th Legislative Dis- (908) 527- 4870 or (908) 527-4858. tion solutions for the people of New trict, called Gov. Murphy’s executive Spanish speakers may call (908) 527- Jersey. He will be missed,” Governor order stopping bear hunts on state 4863. Philip Murphy said. lands a dangerous play that increases Information also may be viewed Mr. Gambaccini’s expertise in trans- the likelihood of human encounters on the Union County government portation extends to the Southeastern with the animals. website at ucnj.org, and printed in- Pennsylvania Transportation Author- “The Murphy administration needs formation is available in both En- ity (SEPTA) in Philadelphia, where he to put aside politics and personal feel- glish and Spanish. spent more than eight years as general ings about hunting and look at the manager. Prior to that he served 32 bigger picture,” Mr. Oroho said. Mr. Lance Sponsors Anti- years with the Port Authority of New Space called the Governor’s action “a York and New Jersey, with 20 years in self-serving attempt to placate extrem- Corruption Measure senior positions overseeing the Port ists while increasing the likelihood of FLEMINGTON — Congressman Authority Trans Hudson Corporation a dangerous encounter with a bear.” Leonard Lance (R-7th, Westfield) is (PATH). Mr. Wirth added that, “There are now the first and only New Jersey In 1997, he was recruited by Rutgers too many bears for the environment to member of Congress to co-sponsor University to administer the federally support, so they wander out of the Jon Bramnick legislation outlawing members of funded National Transit Institute and woods and into neighborhoods in Congress from serving on the boards established the Alan M. Voorhees search of food and shelter. There’s of publicly-held companies. Mr. Transportation Center. nothing humane about bears starving (Voted NJ's Funniest Lawyer) Lance joins the bipartisan leads of Pallone Seeks to Halt in the wild. It is a recipe for disaster U.S. Representatives Tom Reed and Printing of Gun Blueprints that can be mitigated with responsible Kathleen Rice of New York in offer- Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D- hunting controls.” ing the resolution to change the rules 6th, Long Branch) last week sent a Opening for Mike Marino of the House. letter to several 3-D printing compa- “I try to lead by example with in- nies asking that they detail the steps We’ll Help You tegrity in public service, and I am being taking to limit the production Thursday, September 6, 2018 pleased to join this bipartisan resolu- of undetectable and untraceable fire- Get Your Business tion. Members of Congress should arms. Mr. Pallone requested that these in the Spotlight! 8:00 PM • Tickets: $25.00 not be allowed to serve on the board companies consider developing tech- of a corporation. The work of Con- nology that could prevent 3-D guns Ad Production gress has a profound effect on the from being printed and take steps that economy and such arrangements are would discourage printing of fire- Online Promotion The Comedy Cove at Scotty’s ripe for abuse,” said Mr. Lance. arms altogether. Marketing Assistance The U.S. House does not prohibit Earlier this year the State Depart- Bulletin Boards lawmakers from serving on the boards ment and Texas-based Defense Dis- 595 Morris Avenue Springfield, NJ of publicly-held companies; however, tributed reached an agreement to al- Inserts the U.S. Senate has such a rule. The low the organization to release blue- Goods & Services House measure Mr. Lance is backing prints for 3-D guns online. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — TIMES Since 1959 DD Legal Newspaper for the County of Union, New Jersey Max Economic Opportunities That DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Diction Deception Members of: Equitable One-Seat Rides Provide Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association I think we can all agree that the tion Commissioner Diane Guiterrez- service on NJ Transit is completely Scaccetti, NJT Executive Director rect. The others are made up. Are you sharp enough to discern this deception of Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey unacceptable. This issue is personal Kevin Corbett, and local legislators diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West to me, having spent a number of years representing the RVL municipalities, If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 experiencing the ongoing, worsening in which they outlined the numerous guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 conditions commuting in and out of problems and concerns affecting the vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Manhattan. As poor as the commute Raritan Valley Line, and also included POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of is across the entire system, the reality suggestions for short-term improve- free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 is that the Raritan Valley Line has ments with regard to one-seat rides, All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. been disproportionately impacted by communication and service. come from the board game Diction the cancellation of one-seat rides con- The letter is just one step of many Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER current with the lane closures around that we’re pursuing. We are building the Lincoln Tunnel. a comprehensive legislative strategy 1. Typhinia – A relapsing fever Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo 2. Juste au corps – A close fitting coat COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION In partnership with my two co- that will entail a number of meetings 3. Typhlosis – Blindness Christina M. Hinke Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly chairs, Mayor Mahr of Fanwood and with local and state-level lawmakers 4. Dedolent – Feeling no compunction EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS Mayor Fazen of Bound Brook, we are in September. We are steadfast in our or regret leveraging the collective voices of commitment not only to improving the 23 mayors across the Raritan Val- the commuting experience but, by TREACLY SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe ley Line municipalities to advocate extension, maximizing the economic 1. Savageness of manner; fierceness One-year – $36 • Two-year – $68 • Three-year – $99 2. Putrid; foul-smelling for change. opportunities that equitable one-seat 3. Thick and sticky Following last week’s NJ Transit rides would provide for the Raritan 4. Oozing; seeping hearings in Trenton, the coalition re- Valley Line municipalities. PEIGNOIR Voters Should Select Best Cand. sponded with a letter to Governor Shelley Brindle 1. A woman’s dressing gown or negli- Murphy, Department of Transporta- Mayor of Westfield gee 2. A ballet dancer 3. A decorative wax candle Sept. 5 Bold Plan to Jump-Start 4. A nagging, scolding woman In House Races In New Jersey HABRONEME Labor Day weekend marks the traditional kickoff back both houses of Congress and impeach the Scotch Plains Downtown Redev. 1. A daydream of the fall election campaign season. This year could President. Many may remember the “Blue Wave” The Scotch Plains Downtown Re- munity. 2. Having the form of fine threads development Committee (SPDRC) As the SPDRC works to put the 3. Having no common traits; unrelated be interesting to see how much attention the mid- that occurred in 2006, when Democrats took back 4. Round or oval in form is holding a special public meeting finishing touches on the plan, I invite term election will bring to House races, not just the House after a dozen years, also helping Sen. STOT on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at all residents, business, and property 1. Strong; racy nationwide, but here in New Jersey. Of New Jersey’s Robert Menendez defeat Westfield’s own State Sena- 7:30 p.m. at Scotch Plains Town owners to attend the special public 2. Haughty; boastful 12 House of Representatives seats, seven are held by tor Tom Kean, Jr. in the U. S. Senate race. Hall (430 Park Ave.) in the Town meeting on September 5, 2018 to 3. A blister beetle Democrats and five by Republicans, including in the In our judgment, regardless of what anyone thinks Council Chambers to review and help you understand the plan and 4. A young bull 7th Congressional District, where Congressman of Mr. Trump, should consituents vote out mem- discuss the Tier 1, Phase 1 Down- provide comment before it is brought town Redevelopment Plan. to the Township Council for consid- Letters to Leonard Lance is seeking a sixth term. bers of Congress simply to come up with a House On March 20, 2018, the Township eration. For the past 18 months, activists have protested in majority to impeach a President? Democrats need Council adopted a resolution formally Once the Township Council en- the Editor front of all Republican Congressional offices in a net pickup of 26 seats to take the majority in the determining that 45 properties in the dorses the plan, it will issue requests New Jersey including Mr. Lance’s North Avenue House. Tier 1, Phase 1 downtown redevelop- for proposals (RFPs) for developers Wealth Reform office in Westfield, as they try to “flip the 7th” for Another interesting twist will be what impact Sen. ment study area constituted an “area to give the Township their ideas to in need of redevelopment,” and au- implement our vision and plan. I found Barbara Breimer’s letter to Democrat Tom Malinowski. Other House seats Menendez’s sinking approval ratings have on the thorized and directed the SPDRC to Our redevelopment attorney, town- the editor [8/16/18] to be far-reach- Democrats are taking aim at are in New Jersey’s 11th House races? Or will Mr. Trump’s low popularity in prepare a draft redevelopment plan ship planner, project coordinator for ing in scope, philosophy and opinion. Congressional District where Democrat Mikie New Jersey (his approval rating in the Quinnipiac and present it for Township Council redevelopment, planning board While the detestation of our culture, consideration. chairwoman, and I will provide you its origins and present state is clear, Sherrill is battling GOP Assemblyman Jay Webber poll is just 33 percent in New Jersey) pull Sen. no basis for her conclusions was pro- in the race to replace veteran Congressman Rodney Menendez across the finish line for a third Senate The SPDRC has been working hard with an overview of the plan and will over the last several months to draft a answer questions after the presenta- vided, and upon deeper scrutiny I Frelinghuysen, the current chairman of the powerful term. Bob Hugin has cut the Senator’s once com- bold plan that will jump-start down- tion. believe these would be found to be House Appropriations Committee who is retiring manding 17-point advantage to six points. town redevelopment by redevelop- It is extremely important to me and devoid of factual support. along with long-time Congressman Frank LoBiondo, Ads have already been filling our airwaves in the ing underutilized municipally-owned, members of the SPDRC that we hear There is no mention of why states public properties into new mixed-use from you so that we can successfully or municipalities consider who represents the 2nd District in South Jersey. Menendez-Hugin race and we suspect there will be privatization in the first place, yet the Turnout is always a key factor, and with no Presi- a lot of House ads appearing this fall as well. commercial, residential, and recre- implement a public-private partner- ation uses, along with transportation ship to move our downtown forward. conclusion is that it’s “colonization?” dential or gubernatorial election heading the elec- We hope, as always, that the best qualified candi- options and ample parking, to pro- Hope to see you on September 5. Reasons for privatization include tion ballot in 2018, we wonder if Democrats will be dates win in November. But millions of dollars in mote economic development leading It’s really happening! an ability to improve efficiencies or to increased tax ratables, new jobs, services, and to plug budget holes able to pull off a “Blue Wave” in New Jersey, using campaign money that will likely be spent this fall Mayor Al Smith often created by ballooning entitle- last week’s conviction of Paul Manafort and guilty election season can buy lots of negative ads and and growth opportunities to the ben- Scotch Plains efit of the entire Scotch Plains comment obligations. Honest debate in plea of Michael Cohen as their sales pitch to take sway an election one way or the other. the public interest is great, and as a society we should welcome it. How- Multi-Unit Housing Causes Traffic ever, the tone of the letter and its Retired Emergency Responders’ damnation, fundamentally, of capi- Problems, Other Issues In Westfield talism suggests that this isn’t the Whatever happened to the adage (really?). The township permitted a writer’s objective. that our elected officials should re- walkabout to determine traffic im- Hey, with an open mind maybe we Service Will Be Benefit to Us All flect the will of the people that elected pact instead of having independent could learn something from one an- We often tout the vital role our emergency respond- As cited on the New Jersey State League of them. It seems that in Westfield the testimony. The traffic engineer pro- other. Township Council cannot stop ap- vided by the builder issued no written Patrick Lee ers play in ensuring our health and safety 24 hours a Municipalities’ website, njslom.org, the legisla- proving multi-unit housing (especially report. Westfield day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Among their tion had received unanimous support from both the it seems on the South Side). Each Several residents who reside on ranks are firefighters and rescue squad personnel, New Jersey Senate and the General Assembly, as approval brings an increase in traffic First Street in Westfield testified un- Raritan Valley many of whom are volunteers. All such men and well as strong endorsement from the League of through our town and a decrease in der oath regarding the current condi- women — paid or unpaid — are part of the backbone Municipalities and from elected officials from the wonderful character of our his- tions and implored the Board to con- Commute Hope of any community, faithfully coming to the aid of their throughout the Garden State. toric Westfield. duct its own independent traffic study We are working to ensure that our A case in point is the Circle Plaza before rendering its decision. Fur- residents who rely on the Raritan neighbors, sometimes at great personal risk. We applaud the success of this legislation, which project that has recently been ap- thermore, it seems that an environ- Valley Line for their everyday day However, until the passage of recent legislation will benefit not only the volunteers but the commu- proved. I attended (at the suggestion mental study was not undertaken. This commute are not overlooked when it (A-1627/S-1873), individuals who retired from nities they serve. The law rewards and recognizes of Planning Board Member Mayor despite the fact that part of the prop- comes to the convenience and reli- public service covered by the Public Employees’ the courage and commitment these emergency re- Brindle, who was absent from the erty was formerly a dry-cleaning es- ability of their transportation options. Retirement System (PERS) and the Police and sponders have demonstrated throughout their past August 6, 2018 meeting due to vaca- tablishment, which is notorious for It is my hope that we can continue to tion) an open meeting for residents having cleaning solvents seep into build communications efforts with Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS) risked los- service and their willingness to continue to do so into where every resident present spoke the ground. Moreover, has the builder local and state-level lawmakers to ing their pension if they were to subsequently their retirement years. It also provides additional out against the project. The commu- or town considered how the paving of improve the commuting experience volunteer as an emergency responder, even if they protection for all New Jerseyans who rely on them in nity input was a waste of time as it the area for parking and driveway and maximize economic opportuni- had volunteered in such a capacity beforehand. The their hour of need. seems that the project had been co- exit on First Street formerly filled ties for our area. vertly approved in advance of the with grass and trees, will affect po- legislation, signed into law earlier this month by “Seventy-five percent of fire departments in New Colleen Mahr community input. Keep in mind that tential for flooding? Despite this, the Fanwood Mayor Governor Phil Murphy, ensures these retirees will Jersey are comprised of all volunteers,” Senator this construction, when completed project was approved by the sitting now have the opportunity to volunteer without fear Kean observed in his recent statement. “We count on will impact pedestrian and vehicle board without further investigation. Mum’s The Word on of financial repercussions. these people to save lives and be on call at all times. traffic for commuters, students at It is past time that the Town Coun- WF Farmers Market According to Senate Minority Leader Thomas Kean, We cannot keep our residents safe without them.” Westfield High School and students cil and through it, the Planning Board at Holy Trinity School. stop using their own agenda to deter- As I patronized the venders in their Jr. (R-21st, Westfield), who sponsored the legislation, We concur with this assessment, particularly as Currently, the flow of traffic is al- mine what is best for Westfield and let new controversial location Saturday, these volunteers faced the penalty due to an interpre- some municipalities continue to struggle with a most impossible to manage. Instead the community determine the direc- I asked one of the vendors how they tation in the Internal Revenue Service code. shortage of emergency volunteers. Allowing retirees of asking for an independent traffic tion Westfield should be going. liked the new spot. They replied sheep- “This legislation is personal for me,” Senator to continue to serve, we believe, will help to fill these study the testimony of the builder’s Joni Mason ishly “ we’re not allowed to talk about Kean, himself a former volunteer firefighter and critical gaps. Additionally, their professional experi- traffic engineer alone was accepted Westfield it.” What bureaucratic despot issued that decree? Don’t vegetables grow EMT, remarked in a release issued August 20. “If ence and knowledge, plus their ability to serve as A Hero is Lost better with sunshine? they are able and willing, there is no reason why we mentors to new recruits, are invaluable to their America’s heart skipped a beat with who died in service to America, it is Vin Fischer shouldn’t encourage these first responders to con- colleagues and the public alike. This definitely is a the news of Senator McCain’s passing. called TAPS. Westfield tinue protecting their neighbors after they retire.” victory for us all. This great American dedicated his en- TAPS is the last bugle call at night. tire life to the country he loved. He Blown as a signal that lights are to be THAT’S ALL fought valiantly in the Vietnam Con- put out, a time to rest. Today we are FOR NOW flict, when he was captured he gave no here to honor our fallen heroes who are way. He stayed firm in his loyalty to the laid to their rest in the defense of our stars and stripes and did not capitulate great nation. These brave men and to the enemy. For years he was tortured women gave their lives to ensure our by his captures. When finally free from freedom. They weren’t born heroes, his internment, he returned home weak they were factory workers, teachers, and frail of body, but his patriotic spirit clerks, doctors and more who answered was alive and well. the call of their country. Senator McCain’s service to America TAPS, that haunting sound that brings did not end after his discharge from the a tear to your eye and an ache to your military. Senator McCain served as an heart knowing that a loved one was elected official until the day of his lost. Let us keep in our prayers our death, serving and protecting the Ameri- fallen heroes who made the ultimate can citizens and the Constitution of the sacrifice and their families. United States of America. God bless them all. God bless these The following is a tribute I wrote for United States of America. Americans such as Senator McCain Walter Sosnosky Kenilworth State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Leonard Lance (R) 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 518-7733 (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 17 Watchung Ave. (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 WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 30, 2018 Page 5 From That Day On The USS Missouri Borough Hall Failed to Do Their Job - VJ Day, Sept. 2, 1945 By Not Taking Disciplinary Action With the advent of the new school they had tried to emulate at the expense of The [Mountainside’s] After the lawsuit became public, year, I’m always a bit curious as to what the rest of Asia they once brutalized un- Administration’s claims that the settle- Huber and Attanasio were placed on lessons history teachers will impart to our der the jackboot of the Rising Sun. Now ments with Detective Sergeant An- paid administrative leave for two children as, cliché aside, those who do they steeled themselves for the worst — drew Huber and Chief of Police Allan months. They remained on paid leave not learn history are condemned to repeat the full wrath of a bloodthirsty foe deter- it. What will our kids learn about the mined to exact a satisfying vengeance for Attanasio saved the borough money until they agreed to retire and signed past? Particularly their own country’s all they had done. is an insult to voters’ intelligence. a settlement with the borough to forgo history? They will surely be taught about But when MacArthur stepped to the Huber and Attanasio chose to retire a portion of payments they were owed the slave trade, the fight for Civil Rights, microphone, the magnanimity and elo- after a lawsuit filed against for unused vacation and sick time. Indian genocide, and gender equality - all quence of this American warrior who had Mountainside alleging their role in Both Huber and Attanasio are still worthy and necessary subjects. so annihilated them on the battlefields of ongoing sexual harassment, danger- eligible for their taxpayer-funded What I wonder about more is what they the Pacific stunned the Japanese del- ous pranks, and working side jobs on pensions. will not be taught? They will learn that egates—and many of the Allies as well. police department time became pub- Frankly, the suggestion that this is many slave-holders founded the country, “It is my earnest hope,” the general lic. The Administration’s failure to saving taxpayers money is an insult to yes. But will they also learn about how said, “and indeed the hope of all man- man of Founders’ children and/or grand- kind, that from this solemn occasion a stop these offenses until the lawsuit Mountainside voters’ intelligence. children waged the bloodiest war in our better world shall emerge out of the blood forced them to act cost Mountainside The Administration expects us to cel- history to eradicate the cruel institution and carnage of the past — a world dedi- taxpayers thousands in overtime pay, ebrate the fact that these men gave up that the very principles these men laid cated to the dignity of man and the fulfill- legal fees, increased insurance pre- their ‘boat checks’ – the $90,000 com- down as the foundation of the country ment of his most cherished wish for free- miums, and salaries for the offending bined they will forgo when they retire they created could not support? dom, tolerance and justice.” officers. These costs greatly outweigh – but they want us to ignore all the And what about World War II? Will After the formal surrender was signed, any savings that came from the settle- payments they received during their they learn only about the internment of MacArthur then went on to unveil his ments with Huber and Attanasio. time on paid administrative leave as Japanese-Americans or military segrega- intentions for the vanquished Japanese: The Death of Senator John McCain The idea that these settlements are well as the taxpayer dollars that funded tion? Will the suffering of hundreds of “The energy of the Japanese race, if prop- One of our country’s greatest citizens, John McCain devoted his life to the Nation, thousands of brave Americans of all col- erly directed, will enable expansion ver- saving Mountainside taxpayers their salaries while they were engag- first as a Naval Aviator and then as a member of the House of Representatives and money is comically ridiculous. Not ing in harassment and dangerous ors and creeds and backgrounds at places tically rather than horizontally. If the for more than three decades a United States Senator. His heroism as a prisoner of like Guadalcanal and Tarawa, Peleliu and talents of the race are turned into con- war, his tenacity in the halls of Congress and his courageous campaigns for only are we still on the hook for legal pranks at the police department. The Buna, Anzio and Casino, Normandy and structive channels, the country can lift President are all testaments to his magnificent service to the United States. fees associated with the lawsuit as Administration also expects taxpay- Bastogne, Iwo Jima and Okinawa be a itself from its present deplorable state I was privileged to run on the same ticket with Senator McCain in 2008 and believe well as any damages we pay to the ers to forget that the leaders in Bor- mere asterisk if taught at all? into a position of dignity.” he would have been an excellent President. plaintiffs, but we also paid these of- ough Hall failed to do their job by not And what of our conduct as the leader Standing on the deck of the Missouri, At his passing we are reminded of the Naval Hymn’s humble prayer that all who ficers to work side jobs while they taking disciplinary action against of the victorious Allies when the killing with hundreds of pairs of hostile eyes serve in peril on the sea or in the air might be brought safely home again by our were supposed to be on duty for years. these officers when they first learned finally stopped in 1945 and the world was boring into him and his fellow delegates, Eternal Father. Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ, R-7th). We footed the bill for their paid ad- about what was happening. We would in ashes, except here in the Americas? A one Japanese diplomat, Toshikazu Kase, while back, when former President Obama listened in awed silence and reflected ministrative leave after the lawsuit not be fighting this lawsuit had the was asked his thoughts on the notion of later on the extraordinary event: “Here is Pay Closer Attention to The People We came out and may have to fund their Council acted responsibly. American exceptionalism, his reply was the victor announcing the verdict to the pensions as well. The Administration Candidates for Borough Council tepid: “I believe in American prostrate enemy. He can impose a humili- Entrust With The Public Wealth made us liable for all these costs, so Anjali Mehrotra (D) exceptionalism, just as I suspect that the ating penalty if he so desires. And yet he Rome’s Pantheon (125), Ponte around 156,000 allied troops, em- their claims to be saving money now Ileana Montes (D) Brits believe in British exceptionalism pleads for freedom, tolerance and justice. Fabricio (62 BC)), and Ponte ployed 6,939 vessels, including 1,213 are just flat-out absurd. and the Greeks believe in Greek For me, who expected the worst humili- exceptionalism.” In other words, ation, this was a complete surprise. I was Sant’Angelo (134), Spain’s combat ships, 4,126 landing ships America’s greatness is not so much an thrilled beyond words, spellbound, Proserpina Dam (c. 1st century) and and craft, 736 ancillary craft, and 864 To Be Remembered And Honored By empirical fact, but rather a debatable con- thunderstruck.” Tower of Hercules Lighthouse (2nd merchant ships, 11,590 support air- struct based upon one’s field of vision. I One cannot imagine MacArthur’s heal- century), Verona’s amphitheater (30), craft, and 2,395 aircraft and 867 glid- understand his sentiment, and, of course, ing words, and through him those of the and Arles’s amphitheater (90) are last- ers to land 23,400 paratroopers, and All Regardless Of Political Party most (not all) nations have a right to be American people, coming from a victori- ing examples of ancient Roman engi- deployed 14,764 sorties in the suc- The passing of Senator John Mr. McCain also bucked his party proud. ous Hitler, Stalin, or, of course, Tojo. As neering and construction. cessful invasion of German occupied McCain is the loss of an American and voted for the gun control bill for But then I consider the anniversary of Kase himself relayed to Emperor Hirohito The Hagia Sophia dates from 537, Normandy. (Portsmouth Museums hero and patriot that we owe a true expanded background checks that was V-J Day, Aug. 15, and, more revealing, following the ceremony: “I raised the the Taj Mahal from 1653. and Records). debt to. Let’s not forget that it was Mr. put up on the Senate floor after the the formal Japanese surrender ceremony question whether it would have been pos- McCain’s historical “no vote” on the Newtown mass shooting. Again, he held 18 days later on the deck of the sible for us, had we been victorious, to The Parthenon (432 BC) would not When the United States produced be a ruin had a Venetian mortar shell 74,564 combat aircraft in 1944, 1 floor of the Senate, voting against the voted for what he thought was right, battleship USS Missouri. It should serve embrace the vanquished with a similar Republican effort to repeal even though it was against his Repub- as a lesson to our children that, perhaps, magnanimity. Clearly, it would have been not hit the Turkish gunpowder maga- Liberty Ship ever 42 minutes, and 1 there is something particularly extraordi- different.” zine stored inside it on September Consolidated B-24 Liberator Long- Obamacare, that literally saved lican colleagues. nary about this country. Like all powerful nations, America has 26,1687 during the Great Turkish War. Range Bomber every 63 minutes dur- healthcare for millions of Americans. A true American, McCain’s cour- Remember the context of this sublime had its dark moments, as anyone visiting Turkey’s Caravan Bridge (850 BC), ing the Second World War. As the last Republican holdout, he age and dedication extended to stand- and surreal gathering of Sept. 2, 1945 in Gettysburg can attest. And part of what China’s Anji Bridge (605), Florence’s When the United States between voted for what he thought was right ing proudly for the principles of de- Tokyo Bay. Japan had been among the makes us so unique is our willingness to Ponte Vecchio (1345), Prague’s December 7,1941 and May 14,1945 and what he believed to be in the mocracy and for the importance of cruelest of conquerors, butchering mil- confront the past and try to learn from it, Charles Bridge (1402), Venice’s built 6,718 active naval ships, includ- interest of country, not party. That in the role of the United States on the lions while justifying their rampage of and in this process become a better nation and of itself would have been enough world stage, a passionate commit- gore with the premise that they were a still. But it is imperative that we also pass Rialto Bridge (1591), Paris’s Pont ing six battleships, 21 fleet carriers, Neuf (1607), Scotland’s Firth of Forth 70 escort carriers, 35 cruises, 206 to show his integrity, but there was so ment which he held so dear. Despite chosen people, whose emperor was a on through our history classes all the much more. being weak from fighting vicious brain living god and that the Japanese islands greatness that America represents as well. Bridge (1889), and London’s destroyers, 361 frigates, 120 subma- were formed by golden drops from the A good measure of a nation’s decency Westminster Hall (1097) and Tower rines, and 2,547 amphibious warfare Unlike the current occupant of the cancer, he knew it was his duty to point of a heavenly being’s sword. and vitality is whether or not people are Bridge (1894) are still in use. craft. Oval Office, when running for presi- make his voice heard after Trump’s But on this day, with their navy re- trying to get into it or out of it. From that Sections of the Ancient Roman Talk about scandal. The American dent against Barack Obama and spu- obsequious behavior towards Putin duced to shipwrecks, their major cities day on the USS Missouri to today the Empire’s Apian Way are in better Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) rious claims of Obama’s heritage were onstage in Helsinki tweeting, “Today’s but charred-frame skeletons, over one U.S. population, in a large part through shape than some of our roads. gave America’s infrastructure “D+” being thrown around, McCain was press conference in Helsinki was one million civilian and military dead and as immigration from every part of the world, But Governor Murphy’s office in 2017 and New Jersey’s infrastruc- faced with a supporter who began of the most disgraceful performances many homeless, and even the myth of the has increased three-fold while many of attacking Obama’s character saying by an American president in memory.” emperor’s divinity exposed by his own the Western Allies populations stagnate states regarding the 495-viaduct, “The ture “D+” in 2016. They found 609 of bridge deck is in poor condition and New Jersey’s 6,730 bridges were that he was an Arab (which of course If current lawmakers could just have admission, the Japanese stood before the and even decline. Perhaps our schools should not be disqualifying anyway). a small part of the principles that John American and Allied leviathans as the should work backwards from that simple the structural framing and the sup- “structurally deficient.” They estimate most annihilated and vanquished of na- yet revealing illustration and then remind porting piers have areas of severe $4.5 trillion to repair the country’s Instead of indulging her, McCain McCain displayed, we would be in tions. our children—and the misguided souls in corrosion and section loss.” infrastructure. grabbed the microphone and just said very good stead. He is a hero to be So it was under the imposing shadow general who openly call for American Why do so many ancient structures We had better pay closer attention “No Ma’am, no Ma’am.” He contin- remembered and honored by all of the enemy’s massive fleet anchored in decline—that two cataclysmic world wars remain serviceable while this crucial to the people we would entrust with ued by saying that he was a good man Americans regardless of political the harbor of their burned-out capital, erupted while America was asleep. If our 80-year-old transportation link is “struc- the public wealth. completely dismissing her by walk- party. He will be missed. and an awesome display of a thousand triumph over Imperial Japan, and the turally deficient,” according to the New ing away. I felt so proud to be an warplanes winging overhead, that the seven-decade and counting Pax Ameri- Stephen Schoeman Karen Egert Jersey Department of Transportation? Westfield American when I saw that. Wouldn’t Springfield, NJ demoralized Japanese delegates were fer- cana it ushered in, teaches anything, it is it be nice to have that today? ried out to their conqueror’s prize battle- that for all our faults (and all nations have Is the viaduct itself, the weather, or ship to accept whatever fate awaited them them), the world without a thriving and the heavy traffic at fault or the genera- at the hands of the victorious Allies and powerful United States is a far more tions of government officials and Interiors So Lovely, You’ll Want to Stay Home their Supreme Allied Commander, five- dangerous and ugly place than those with politicians not minding the store? star Gen. Douglas MacArthur. no memory can possibly fathom. 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Westfield High School Class of ’36 N.J., formerly of Westfield, N.J., died years, the former Audrey Churchill; Jack Byrne Hospice Center of Marian had a particular interest Doris Harriet Beecher Schaub, Sherwood Schaub, Jr. of Osprey, on Saturday, August 25, 2018. He by his daughter, Elizabeth Farley of Dartmouth-Hitchcock in modern dance, and age 99, passed away peacefully on Fla., Suzanne Croteau of Andover, was 88. Boston, Mass.; two sons, Medical Center, for many years partici- Friday, August 17, Mass., and Jeffrey He was born March 6, Peter of Summit, N.J., and shortly after being di- pated in workshops of- 2018. She lived most Schaub of Arnold, 1930 in New York City, Matthew of Albuquerque, agnosed with cancer. fered by Martha Gra- of her life in Md.; six grandchildren the second son of Terrence N.M., and by four grand- She was 83 years of ham, José Limón, Alwin Westfield, N.J., and and 12 great-grand- and Mary Farley. He was children, James and Cara age, and was a resident Nikolais, Paul Taylor moved to Harwich, children. predeceased by his Farley of New Jersey and of Tempe, Arizona, and and many other dancers Mass., in 1980. A celebration of her brother, Russell. Collin and Gavin Farley of Woodstock, Vermont. notable for important Doris was an active life will be held at the He was educated at New Mexico. Previously, she was a works in the early days member of her First Congregational New York City public For those who wish, long-term resident of of modern dance. church, an artist, Church, Harwich, schools, including the contributions in his name Westfield and Marian committed to avid gardener and Mass., on Saturday, College of the City of may be made to the Juve- Mountainside, New charitable activities in- naturalist, loving October 13, 2018, at 1 New York, where he at- nile Diabetes Research Jersey. cluding the Westfield Ser- mother and friend. p.m. Contributions may tended night classes, Foundation, Overlook Marian was born in vice League, Trinity Ca- Preceded in death Doris Beecher Schaub be made to the church, graduating cum laude in Foundation, Summit, N.J., Baltimore, Maryland, thedral in Phoenix, and a by Sherwood Anhder “Schaub Memorial” or 1955. He later graduated Terrence M. Farley or Children’s Specialized the younger of two special commitment to the Schaub, her husband of 52 years, “Hospice of the Chesapeake.” from the Rutgers Gradu- Hospital, Mountainside, children of Mary Marian Taylor Carter Arizona Veterans’ Home she is survived by her children, August 30, 2018 ate School of Banking and the Inter- N.J. Fairbanks and Jay Tay- in Phoenix. national Banking School at Christ Private graveside services will be lor. Raised in Baltimore and She is survived by her husband of 58 Church College, Oxford, England. at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Springfield, Pennsylvania, she at- years, Jack, and her daughter, Paige He spent his entire banking career Memorial services will begin at 2 tended public schools in Spring- Hiller, and son, Myles Carter; grand- at Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. in p.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2018, field and graduated with a daughters, Madeline and Isabelle Hiller New York City, starting in 1951. He at The Presbyterian Church in bachelor’s degree from West and Ella Carter, and grandson, Myles became a Partner in 1972, served as Pluckemin, N.J. Chester State Teachers College, Carter; son-in-law, Steven Hiller, and Managing Partner from 1984 to 1995, Arrangements are by Gray Funeral now known as West Chester Uni- daughter-in-law, Ellis Carter. She was and became a Limited Partner in 2005. Directors of Westfield, N.J. Please go versity. She obtained a Master’s predeceased by her parents and her He served on the boards of the to www.grayfuneralhomes.com. Degree in Dance Education from brother, Bill. Overlook Foundation in Summit, N.J., August 30, 2018 Columbia University. A memorial service is planned in Her teaching commitments included Woodstock, Vermont, for a later Garth Roessing Seavy, 93, Was Westfield Senior High School, date. In lieu of flowers, donations Goucher College, The Hartridge in honor of Marian may be made to School, the Vail-Deane School, Saint the Jack Byrne Center for Pallia- Longtime Scotch Plains Resident Elizabeth’s Academy and other as- tive & Hospice Care at DHMC, Garth Roessing Seavy, beloved mittees including the Board of Dea- signments in New Jersey, and in retire- 154 Hitchcock Loop Road, Leba- father, grandfather, great-grandfa- cons, Session and as a Sunday School ment, substitute teaching in Arizona non, New Hampshire 03766. ther, brother and uncle, passed teacher. He also served on the Hu- and New Jersey. She was a certified An online guest book can be away at age 93 on Wednesday, man Rights Council of Scotch Plains- gymnastics judge, field hockey ref- found at cabotfh.com. August 8, 2018, in Adamstown, Fanwood as well as volunteering time eree, and enjoyed coaching field August 30, 2018 Md. He was born in Cranford, N.J., to Habitat for Humanity. on September 2, 1924 to the late He is survived by his sister, Mar- Marion and Edna Seavy. He grew garet Ann Catts; his daughter-in- Yun Won Cho, 49, Devoted Wife, up in Cranford, N.J., and gradu- law, Lynda Seavy; son and daugh- GREAT PROGRESS...WAYVE Program Director Vicki Simpson, Westfield ated from Cranford High School in ter-in-law, David and Betsy Seavy; Mother, Sister, Daughter and Friend Foundation President Janet Sarkos and WAYVE Program Director Jill Dispenza, 1942. He served during World War daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and II as a member of the U.S. Army Craig Wilson; eight grandchildren, Yun Won Cho of Westfield, N.J., She held several positions in de- pictured left to right, celebrate another successful year for the Foundation and the achievements of the WAYVE (Westfield Area Youth Volunteer Experience) Air Corps from 1944-1945. He at- seven great-grandchildren, as well passed away on the morning of velopment for such institutions as program, which provides youth in Westfield and surrounding communities with tended Pennsylvania State Univer- as numerous nieces and nephews. Sunday, August 26, at Memorial The Brooklyn Children’s Museum, worthwhile volunteer opportunities. A Westfield Foundation grant to Jewish sity, where he studied chemical Friends and family are cordially Sloan Kettering Hospital in New The Asia Society, Columbia Uni- Family Service of Central New Jersey enabled the launch of the WAYVE engineering after which he worked invited to share in a service to cel- York City at the age of 49. versity, Rutgers University and, program last year. with his brother and son at M.J. ebrate his life on Saturday, Sep- Visitation is Wednesday, August most recently, Cambridge Univer- Seavy and Sons. tember 8, 2018, at 12:30 p.m., at 29, from 3 to 8 p.m., at Higgins and sity. Foundation Grant to Benefit He married Virginia A. Von Lynn the Fanwood Presbyterian Church, Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home, Yun had a passion for helping on June 19, 1948. They were blessed 74 S. Martine Avenue, Fanwood, 582 Springfield Avenue, Westfield. people; whether through her work with 68 years of marriage. They N.J., with a reception following in A Mass of Christian Burial will be or the kids’ school and activities, Mindowaskin Playground lived in Maryland and Ohio before the dining room. celebrated Thursday, August 30, at she always did things with purpose settling in Scotch Plains, N.J., where In lieu of flowers, the family re- 10 a.m., at St. Helen’s Roman and heart. She was compassionate, WESTFIELD — This past May, ity volunteer opportunities through- they lived and were active in the quests that donations be made in Catholic Church in Westfield. In- supportive, loving, kind and an un- the Westfield Foundation trustees out Union County. The mission of community for 64 years. his memory to Greater Plainfield terment will be held privately. paralleled wife, mother, sister, hosted their public annual end-of- WAYVE is to match agencies and Garth was active in the life of the and Middlesex County Habitat for Yun attended high school at Kent daughter and friend. Yun Won is year meeting at the Westfield Me- individuals in need of volunteers Fanwood Presbyterian Church, Humanity. Place School in Summit, N.J. She survived by her husband, Peter, morial Library. President Janet with teens and young adults look- where he served on numerous com- August 30, 2018 received her Bachelor of Arts in and her children, Benjamin and Sarkos reflected on her tenure at the ing to enrich their lives through History from Yale College and her Phoebe. Westfield Foundation. Since she volunteerism. WAYVE is coordi- Masters in History from UCLA. August 30, 2018 joined the board in 2013, the Foun- nated by JFSCNJ. dation has added 14 new funds, Since 1975, the mission of the F-SP League Thrift Shop bringing the total of funds to 122. Westfield Foundation has been to Assets under management in those provide funding support in the arts, five years have more than doubled health, aging, historic preservation, Reopens For Fall Sept. 4 Mountainside Library Plans from $11.9 million to $24.4 mil- social services and civic projects. In lion. The board awarded more than pursuit of these goals, the Founda- SCOTCH PLAINS — The The shop continues to carry women’s Programs For September $1.5 million in grants to community tion has granted more than Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service clothing in sizes from 16 to 20W, XL, organizations and over $750,000 in $6,400,000 to various organizations. League Thrift Shop, located at 1741 1X, 2X, XXL and Chico sizes. MOUNTAINSIDE — The guides the listener on a survey of scholarships to students. Money to support the Foundation’s East 2nd Street, Scotch Plains, will The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ser- Mountainside Public Library has the symphony from its beginnings This past year, the Foundation grants has been and continues to be reopen for the Fall season on Tues- vice League is an all-volunteer, non- announced its programming sched- in the 1700s to the French Revolu- awarded its first grant from the Betty provided by concerned and caring day, September 4. The shop cur- profit organization that has served the ule for the first half of September, tion, the Enlightenment, the Soviet Bogaert fund. Mrs. Bogaert was a Westfield residents. For more infor- rently is closed through Monday, local communities since 1974. Since along with its complete Tuesday Empire and to the Roaring Twen- longtime Westfield resident who mation about the Westfield Founda- September 3. its founding, the League has donated Night Movie listings and Brown ties of the 1900s. This series of died in 2016 and left a bequest to tion grant or donor opportunities, Back-to-school and Fall clothing more than $1.3 million for local causes. Bag Academy details. The library lectures will end in early Decem- the Foundation. The grant will be call Betsy Chance, executive direc- for men, women, children, toddlers Anyone interested in learning more will be closed this Saturday, Sep- ber. Participants are invited to bring used by the Town of Westfield for tor, at (908) 233-9787. Further in- and babies will be stocked. Acces- about the League or membership is tember 1, and Monday, September their lunch; coffee, tea and cookies the Mindowaskin Park playground, formation also is available on the sories also will be available. invited to call (908) 322-5420, visit 3, in observance of Labor Day. will be provided. which currently is being renovated. Foundation’s website at https:// Housewares and linens will be read- the League’s website at Regular Saturday hours will resume “Saving for College” with Matt The Foundation recognized three thewestfieldfoundation.com. ied for indoor activities. scotchplainsthriftshop.weebly.com, or on September 8. Wegrynon will be offered on Thurs- trustees who have completed their September features designer hand- speak to any of the volunteers at the Tuesday Night Movies will in- day, September 6, at 5:30 p.m. six-year term on the board: Darielle AARP to Commence bags. Gently-used and some new de- thrift shop. Interested persons also are clude The Lovely Bones (2009, PG- While a college education is a Walsh, Ray Kostyak and Jay Boyle. signer handbags found in department encouraged to check out the 13) on September 4; Bombshell worthwhile investment, it is forc- Additionally, the organization wel- New Chapter Year stores and specialty stores will be organization’s Facebook page, (2017, no rating) on September 11; ing many students to take on sig- comed four new trustees for 2018- WESTFIELD AREA — The available at reasonable prices, along “Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service Humor Me (2018, no rating) on nificant debt in order to attend. 2019: Corey Wu-Jung, John Schmidt, Westfield Area AARP Chapter 4137 with shoes. All items will be available League,” and give the League a “Like.” September 18, and winding up with Nearly 70 percent of graduates Lawrence Darrow and Tim Boyle. will hold its first meeting of the new on a first-come, first-served basis. New and gently-used saleable do- The Greatest Showman (2017, PG) from the class of 2014 took out Guest speakers, Westfield Area chapter year on Monday, September Items cannot be held. Available brands nations are always welcome at the on September 25. Showtime is 6:30 institutional, state or federal loans. Youth Volunteer Experience 10, at 1 p.m. It will take place at the are determined by donations. thrift shop during business hours. p.m. for each movie except for The Understandably, many families are (WAYVE) Program Directors Jill Scotch Hills Country Club, located at Service League President Carol Free parking is available on the Lovely Bones, which starts at 6 p.m. concerned about how to fund their Dispenza and Vicki Simpson, Jerusalem Road and Plainfield Av- Marquardt notes that the shop has street and in the rear of the build- Brown Bag Academy will con- children’s education. Mr. thanked the Foundation for its gen- enue in Scotch Plains. many new, never-used items and that ing. Visitors may enter the parking tinue on Mondays during Septem- Wegrynon will discuss several pos- erous grant to Jewish Family Ser- Nikki Sirmans, R.N., will be the the “gently” used items are in excel- lot via Willow Avenue. ber, at 1:15 p.m., except Septem- sible solutions to help families vice of Central New Jersey guest speaker. She is the external care lent condition. ber 3. “The Symphony” is the new cover educational expenses. (JFSCNJ), which allowed for the manager at the AristaCare rehab fa- Thrift shop hours are Tuesday Ms. Cerchio to Teach course selected by the participants Additional programs at the li- creation of the WAYVE program cility, located on Norwood Terrace in through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for the Fall Semester. For more brary will be announced for later in in the Fall of 2017. WAYVE pro- North Plainfield. Ms. Sirmans will and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Seashell Drawing than 300 years, the symphony has the month. To register for library vides youth in Westfield and sur- describe all the programs available at SCOTCH PLAINS — Local artist embraced almost every trend to be programs, stop into the library or rounding communities with qual- the facility and answer any questions Library to Feature Sandra Cerchio is offering monthly found in Western concert music. call (908) 233-0115. The audience members may have as well drawing classes for adults age 18 and Professor Robert Greenberg, of the Mountainside Public Library is lo- Tickets Still Available as other general health questions. Teen Paint and Sip older at the Scotch Plains Public Li- San Francisco Performances, cated at 1 Constitution Plaza. Following a short business meet- CRANFORD — The Cranford brary. Next month’s session will be To Caribbean Party ing, chapter members will enjoy re- Public Library will hold a Paint and held on Friday, September 7, at 10 KENILWORTH — The freshments and fellowship. New Sip: Teen Edition event on Tuesday, a.m. The focus will be on seashells. Kenilworth Historical Society has members are welcome and may sign September 18, at 5 p.m., at the Registration is required. Attendees announced that the public may still up at this first meeting. Dues are $10 Cranford Community Center. should bring sketch paper, pencils purchase tickets for its “End-of-Sum- per year and meetings are held on the Cranford teens are welcome to come and an eraser. mer” Caribbean-Style Dinner Party first Monday of each month. For ques- to this paint tutorial and create their For more information or to regis- on Friday, September 7, featuring the tions or more information, call Ilsa own work of art. Admission to the ter, go to scotlib.org, e-mail island-infused duo The JPs. Heinemeyer at (908) 322-1788. program is free and all are welcome. [email protected], call (908) 322- The informal, fun-filled event will The Cranford Community Center 5007, extension no. 204, or stop by take place from 6 to 11 p.m. at the New Classes Available is located at 220 Walnut Avenue. To the Reference Desk. The Scotch Plains Kenilworth Veterans Center, located preview other upcoming programs, Public Library is located at 1927 at 33 South 21st Street. It will feature To Cranford Seniors go to cranfordlibrary.org and click on Bartle Avenue, one block from Park a live, two-hour performance by The CRANFORD — The Cranford Calendar or Upcoming Events. Avenue in the center of the township. JPs; a three-course Caribbean-style Recreation and Parks Department has buffet dinner; a 50/50 raffle and gift announced that two new programs auction and a dance floor. for senior citizens will be offered at Cranford Library Reveals Admission to the dinner party and the Cranford Community Center be- show is $55. Advance reservations ginning in the Fall. are requested. The event seating plan “Intro to Pickleball,” a paddle sport Upcoming Teen Activities accommodates eight to 10 people per that combines elements of badmin- CRANFORD — The Cranford and learning players are welcome. Kristan McAliney for The Westfield Leader and The Times table. Early reservations are encour- ton, tennis and table tennis, will take Public Library has announced mul- The library will host its Teen Ad- FRIENDS FOR LIFE...These two dogs met at the Downtown Westfield Corpora- aged to ensure availability and avoid place on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. tiple events for teens that will take visory Group on the second Mon- tion-sponsored Dog Days of Summer August 19 on Quimby Street in Westfield. The event featured a pet parade, pet portraits, an animal adoption and toys. disappointment. For information, res- to noon. Knowledge of the game is place September through December. day of the month at 6 p.m. Meeting ervations and tickets, call (908) 709- not required. Game On! is scheduled every first dates are September 10, October 0434 or (908) 709-8957 or visit Es- “Tone Up,” a class incorporating and third Wednesday at 5 p.m. The 15, November 12 and December Vigman & Pollock, PA Retired pecially Yours Florist, located at 13 strength training, balance and flex- meeting dates are September 5 and 10. Teens in the community are North 20th Street, Kenilworth, where ibility, will be held on Fridays from 19, October 3 and 17, November 7 welcome to share their thoughts on Medical Records Available tickets also are being sold. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. and 21, and December 5 and 19. the Teen Zone and make sugges- Proceeds from the event will ben- These classes are open to Cranford Teens can enjoy video games, card tions for purchases and program- Melvin P. Vigman, M.D. and to: efit the Kenilworth Historical residents only. Registration for both games and more. ming. All those in attendance will Jeffrey C. Pollock, M.D. of Vigman & Pollock PA, 208 Society’s circa 1880 Oswald J. programs is available at the Cranford The library will run its Chess Club earn community service hours. Vigman & Pollock, PA have re- Lenox Avenue, Ste 410, Westfield, Nitschke House “living history” mu- Recreation Department. The Cranford for teens every second and fourth Tues- The Cranford Public Library is lo- tired from medical practice. N.J. 07090. seum and cultural arts center by help- Community Center is located at 220 day at 4:30 p.m. Meetings of the club cated at 224 Walnut Avenue. To see You may obtain your medical Paid Bulletin Board ing to defray the cost of an elevator Walnut Avenue. For further informa- will take place September 11 and 25, other upcoming programs, go to records by mailing your request goleader.com/form/bulletin that makes all levels of the restored tion, call the Cranford Community October 9 and 23, November 6 and 20, cranfordlibrary.org and click on Cal- with complete contact information site fully accessible to everyone. Center at (908) 709-7283. and December 4 and 18. Experienced endar or Upcoming Events. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 30, 2018 Page 7 Literacy New Jersey Posts College Club to Welcome Tutoring Training Dates Scotch Plains Beatles Fan CRANFORD — Literacy New Jer- prove their literacy skills. Tutors meet FANWOOD — The College Club where he lived for the first 17 years sey has announced that registration is with their students in a public place, of Fanwood-Scotch Plains will wel- of his life, Mr. Groom went to the now open for its Fall 2018 Tutor usually a Union County library, for come Scotch Plains resident Paul same high school as Paul Training classes. The workshops will two hours each week. Once tutors have Groom to its meeting on Monday, McCartney and George Harrison, provide trainees with the tools and met with their students they will be September 24, when he will present the same Sunday school as John strategies necessary for working with asked to come back for a sixth session. a program about the Beatles. Lennon, and the youth club where adults in one of three categories: En- New volunteers are asked to make a The Beatles rose from modest John met Paul. Mr. Groom lived in glish As A Second Language, High commitment of at least 50 hours. beginnings to become, in their own the same village as George and School Equivalency and Basic Skills. Literacy New Jersey provides on- words, “The Toppermost of the John. He naturally is a Beatles fan. The six required sessions will take going supervision and support to tu- Poppermost.” Today, music enthu- This program is open to the pub- place on Thursday, September 27, 7 tors in the form of free Professional siasts and historians have begun to lic, is free of charge and will take to 9:30 p.m.; Tuesday, October 2, 7 Development workshops on specific look back to the era before they place at the Fanwood Presbyterian to 9:30 p.m.; Thursday, October 4, 7 topics such as Health Literacy, Learn- were the Fab Four and before their Church, located at 74 South Martine to 9:30 p.m.; Tuesday, October 9, 7 ing Disabilities, and ESL Conversa- singles were automatic number Avenue. Visitors are asked to use to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 13, tion and Small Group Instruction. ones to understand what contrib- the McDermott Street entrance. The 9:30 a.m. to noon; and Wednesday, To volunteer, individuals must be at uted to their enduring success. program will begin at 7:30 p.m. November 7, 7 to 9:30 p.m. least 18 years old, able to speak and Their fine singing, their harmo- after a brief refreshment period. The sessions on September 27, read English and willing to tutor in nies, their development as recording October 2, October 9 and November Union County. Tutors do not need to artists, their self-deprecating humor, Memorial Service Set 7 will take place at the Cranford Com- have any teaching experience and do the production of ever more thought- munity Center, located at 220 Walnut not need to speak a foreign language. ful and sophisticated songs, and their In Cranford on 9/11 Avenue. The October 4 session will The training will provide volunteers initial ingenuity at the experience of CRANFORD — The Cranford be held at Summit High School, lo- with techniques and strategies for work- being successful all contributed to World Trade Committee and the cated on Kent Place Boulevard, Sum- ing with adult learners, as well as sample their rise. All of these elements and Cranford Clergy Council will host a mit, and the October 13 session will instructional materials and activities. others came together to place them 9/11 Memorial Service on Tuesday, be at the Elizabeth Public Library, 11 There is a $45 non-refundable reg- in the affections of an at first local, September 11, at 6:30 p.m. It will be South Broad Street, Elizabeth. istration fee to cover the cost of books then regional, then national and fi- held in Cranford’s WTC Park at After completing the training ses- and materials. For more information, nally international audience. Springfield and North Union Avenues. sions, tutors are matched with a small or to register, call Literacy New Jer- Mr. Groom will present the story This event honors those who lost group of students from the growing sey at (908) 486-1777 or e-mail of their rise from obscurity to the their lives in the September 11, 2001 waiting list of adults who need to im- [email protected]. moment when they stood on the attacks, as well as families, friends, verge of international stardom, in- first responders and all who were cluding their changes in personnel, affected by this tragedy. MR. AND MRS. JASON GOLUSH their first ventures into touring, In case of inclement weather, the (She is the former Miss Nina Yang) their trips to Hamburg, Germany, service will take place at the First the support or otherwise of their Presbyterian Church located across families, and finally, their failures the street from the park. All are wel- and their successes. come. For more information, call Mr. Jason Golush Weds Born in Liverpool, England, (908) 578-5085. Miss Nina Yang Mr. Jason Golush, son of Renee Abe Wellington of Manhattan, Josh and David Golush of Westfield, was Piezas of Cranford, N.J., David married on Sunday, August 5, to Miss Hendricks of Chicago, and Rick Nina Yang, daughter of Helen and Balotti of Philadelphia. Steven Yang of Vancouver, Canada. A 1991 graduate of Westfield The evening ceremony took place High School, the groom earned a at Pier Sixty in Manhattan with Rabbi Bachelor of Science degree in Busi- Charles A. Kroloff officiating, fol- ness Administration and a Bach- lowed by the reception. elor of Arts degree in Mathematics Given in marriage by her mother from Washington University in St. and father, the bride wore a white, VFW PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIP...Scotch Plains-Fanwood Veterans of For- Louis in 1996. In 2014, he received eign Wars (VFW) Post No. 10122 presented its annual scholarship to a local strapless floor-length wedding gown a Master of Science degree in Ac- veteran’s child at the recent Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School awards cer- made of silk with a chiffon overlay counting from Pace University. He emony. This year’s recipient was Mikaela Tajo, pictured with Frank Chupko, and raised floral lace appliqués em- is the Managing Member of JGAM, VFW Post No. 10122 scholarship chairman. This is the 26th year that Post No. bellishing her gown. She carried a LLC. 10122 has awarded a scholarship to a veteran’s child. Mikaela will attend George bouquet of white peonies, roses and The bride, a graduate of Hugh Washington University, where she will major in political science. ranunculus. McRoberts Secondary School, earned The bridal party included Maid a Bachelor of Commerce from the of Honor Anastasia Efremova of University of British Columbia in Pasta-Sinatra Dinner Show Manhattan, Dara Golush (sister of 2008 and a Master of Business Ad- the groom) of Manhattan, Judy Anne ministration degree in 2011 from Galdones of Vancouver, Karen Pang Harvard Business School in Boston, To Aid Knights’ Pilgrimage of Hong Kong, Jenny Sun of Man- Massachusetts. She is a Director at AREA — Msgr. Loreti Council three, on a 320-mile, four-day cy- hattan, and Diana Shen of Manhat- Eaton Partners. 3240 of the Knights of Columbus cling Pilgrimage, October 4 to 7, from tan. The groomsmen included Best Following a honeymoon in Bali, YOUTH VOLUNTEER...The Optimist Club of Westfield recently recognized invite area residents to a Pasta and the Church of the Assumption. They Man Ari Rosenberg of Manhattan, the couple will reside in Hong Kong. Sarah Ward, a senior at Westfield High School who graduated in June, as the Sinatra Dinner Show on Saturday, will stop at four Pilgrimage sites, winner of its Thom Hornish Youth Volunteer Award. The award is named for September 8, to benefit its upcoming including The Fatima Shrine, Wash- Thom Hornish, a former Westfield High School teacher, in recognition of his Divine Mercy Pilgrimage. The din- ington, N.J.; Our Lady of Program to Offer Training dedication to youth, club service and involvement as a past president and long- ner and show will take place in the Czestochowa Shrine, Doylestown, time member of the Optimist Club. The award is given annually to a high- Church of the Assumption’s Loreti Pa.; Padre Pio Shrine, Barto, Pa., and school junior or senior who is a resident of Westfield and has dedicated a On Handling Emergencies substantial amount of time and effort to volunteerism in the community. Hall, located at 113 Chiego Place, the Our Lady of Lourdes/Mother Se- Joined by her parents and Optimist Club member Janice Bryk, right, Sarah is Roselle Park. ton Shrine, Emmitsburg, Md., ending SCOTCH PLAINS — If some- (908) 322-5007, extension no. 204, attending Boston College. The benefit event will feature Ted at the National Shrine of the Immacu- one is injured, the first few minutes or stop by the Reference Desk. The Viti’s Tribute to Sinatra. Doors open late Conception in Washington, D.C. are critical in helping his or her Scotch Plains Public Library is lo- at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 The Pilgrimage is intended to draw chances of surviving life-threaten- cated at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and attention to persecuted Christians in ing injuries. The Scotch Plains Pub- block from Park Avenue in the cen- DUGHI, HEWIT & DOMALEWSKI $10 for children and include the live the Middle East. Proceeds from the lic Library on Thursday, Septem- ter of the township. show, pasta dinner, beverages and Pasta and Sinatra Dinner Show will ber 6, will host the FEMA (Federal Criminal Defense Matters dessert. Tickets currently are avail- underwrite the Pilgrimage and con- Emergency Management Agency) Garwood Lions Club able for purchase after all Masses or tribute to the struggling Church in the Until Help Arrives program from 7 by calling the Parish Office at (908) Middle East. to 9 p.m. Slates Seniors Picnic State and Municipal Criminal Court 245-1107. Checks may be made pay- PUBLIC NOTICE Patrons will receive instruction in GARWOOD — The Garwood Li- able to K of C No. 3240. how to: use simple and effective skills ons Club has announced that its an- Motor Vehicle Tickets • DWI Msgr. Loreti Council 3240 will TOWN OF WESTFIELD to save lives; effectively communi- BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT nual senior citizens’ picnic will take sponsor the Divine Mercy Pilgrim- cate with 911 operators; stay safe place on Saturday, September 8, at age of five cyclists from among its The Board of Adjustment of the Town while helping; stop life-threatening of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on noon. As in past years, it will be held own members, with a support crew of September 12, 2018, in the Council Cham- bleeding; manage one’s body under indoors at the Columbian Club bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East stress, and position the injured. (Knights of Columbus Hall), located Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at The program’s facilitator, Devin at 37 South Avenue, Garwood. All 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the follow- Kerins, is the Individual and Com- Legal Advertising ing appeals for bulk (c) and/or (d) variance Garwood senior citizens are welcome relief from requirements of the Westfield munity Preparedness Officer for to attend at no cost. MORE IN BACK SECTION Land Use Ordinance. the Federal Emergency Manage- Hamburgers, hot dogs, corn and the ment Agency’s Region II in New PUBLIC NOTICE Paul Horowitz, 10 Hawthorn Drive. Lions clam chowder will be served, Applicant is proposing to construct an out- York City. In this role, he is re- followed by pastries and coffee. BOROUGH OF GARWOOD door fireplace contrary to Section 12.04F1 sponsible for developing and con- This year marks the Garwood Li- Call Brandon Minde, Former Prosecutor and 12.04F3 of the Land Use Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 18-20 ducting training and outreach to ons Club’s 89th year of service to the Ordinance allows a maximum building Mention this ad for a complimentary conference ORDINANCE OF THE BOR- coverage of 20%. Proposed is 23.8%. Or- communities throughout New York, community. The main mission of this OUGH COUNCIL OF THE dinance allows a maximum building cover- New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the international organization is to help BOROUGH OF GARWOOD, age with a porch of 24%. Proposed is United States Virgin Islands to the blind. Additionally, the Garwood 340 North Avenue, Cranford, NJ COUNTY OF UNION, NEW 24.4%. improve disaster preparedness. JERSEY ADOPTING THE Lions Club sponsors many commu- Paul Panaro, 214 Edgewood Avenue. ‘GARWOOD PAPERBOARD Additionally, Mr. Kerins is a New nity events, including the annual Hal- (908) 272-0200 • www.dughihewit.com Applicant is proposing to construct an ad- REDEVELOPMENT PLAN – Jersey paramedic with more than dition contrary to Section 11.09E6 and loween Parade and pancake break- BLOCK 211, LOT 6 – 75 Section 12.04E of the Land Use Ordi- 20 years of experience in emer- fast. Additionally, the Garwood Li- NORTH AVENUE,’ PURSU- nance. Ordinance requires a minimum side gency medical services. He is a ANT TO THE LOCAL REDE- ons Club annually provides scholar- yard setback of 10 feet. Proposed is + 8 The Family Law Department of Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski VELOPMENT AND HOUSING resident of Scotch Plains. ships to selected Garwood students feet. Ordinance allows a maximum floor Presents LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 ET Registration is recommended for area ratio of 37% (3,200 square feet). graduating either eighth grade or high SEQ. Proposed is 35.4% (3,326 square feet). this program. For more informa- school. Updates on club activities are STATEMENT tion or to register, go to scotlib.org, Variances, waivers or exceptions from available on Facebook at “Garwood TAKE NOTICE THAT ORDINANCE NO. certain site plan details or relief from re- e-mail [email protected], call Lions Club.” 18-20, WAS PASSED ON THE FINAL quirements may be sought as appropriate. READING AFTER PUBLIC HEARING AT Plans and application are on file in the A MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUN- office of the Town Engineer, 959 North CIL OF THE BOROUGH OF GARWOOD Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN “I don’t think teams will come in (2nd Team All-UC), and junior Owen Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times overconfident because of results of Murphy have been named team cap- Murphy’s Law seemed to play a last year. It was a year like I never tains. The five-man midfield lineup major role, at least, for the first seven really witnessed in all my years. Out should be both Ferrara’s in the middle, games of the season for the Scotch of 11 of those games, seven of them Murphy as holding middie and se- Plains-Fanwood High School boys were 1-0, another was 2-1. It wasn’t niors Adam Weiner and Jack Hosemer soccer team that had to reorganize happening for us goal wise,” said on the wings. Others who could be itself to salvage an 11-11 record last Raider Head Coach Tom Breznitsky shifted in and out are seniors Jon year. This season, however, with the whose career record stands at 729- Koseoglu, Geraldo Salgado and Kevin return of 23 boys with experience, a 176-58 (.805 percent). Sheil, and juniors Chris Vinci, Alvaro formation adjustment and a very suc- The Raiders not only return 23 boys Furfaro and Mile Longo. cessful off-season, along with a suc- but also have a healthy squad of se- “Alex and Michael Ferrara are the cessful 10 days in Costa Rica, the niors. finest skill players. Ever since they Raider boys may come in with a bol- “We have 14 seniors out of the 23 were freshmen they grew a couple of stered offensive punch along with a and approximately seven, eight of inches, they put 20 pounds on and more solid defense. those kids were starters. A big differ- they are just exceptional on the ball. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Last year the Raiders just could not ence is the number of seniors, the kids Owen Murphy is our defensive BLUE DEVIL X-C FRONT RUNNERS...Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Will McGlynn, Cooper Brennan, Daniel Han, buy a goal for the first seven games of who have gotten bigger, stronger and midfielder. Our wingbacks are Adam James McCutcheon, Ronnie Melao and Will Loggia; back row, Kurt Hu, Thomas Chen, Jon Givelber, Roberto Panora, the season, except for a 1-0 victory put weight on,” Coach Breznitsky said. Weiner and Jack Hosemer. They re- Aidan Kilbourn, Kevin Yucetepe, Jack Maranz, Justin Cheripka, Alex Maurillo, Zach Spergel and Zach Jacobson. over Plainfield. Despite their medio- Senior Alex (2nd Team All-Union ally give us a much more potent attack cre record it is highly unlikely that County — UC) and Michael Ferrara than we’ve had the past couple of opposing teams will take the Raiders (2nd Team All-State Central Jersey, years,” Coach Breznitsky said. WF CAPTAINS – McCUTCHEON, BRENNAN, MELAO, HAN lightly this season. 1st Team All-UC) and Rock Valian CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Blue Devils Set Ambitious Goals in Boys Cross-Country

By DAVID B. CORBIN Meet of Champions,” Coach Tafelski aged 10:02, which is a new record for Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times added. our top-5 average. That’s an excep- Lofty goals were set and achieved Although the Blue Devils have tional performance for where we are last year by the Westfield High School graduated four (Matt Meusel, Spen- on August 24,” said Coach Tafelski, boys cross-country team but this year’s cer Weigand, Ethan Belka, Stuart who was quick to point out, “Today Blue Devils may have set even loftier Pollock) of their top-seven runners, you take it for what it is. It’s not a real goals and have already got off to a the returning squad has stepped in to pace because it’s all our guys, so it good start in preseason. fill the void. Seniors James doesn’t quite have the uncertainty that “The guys have set some very high McCutcheon, Cooper Brennan, a real race does when you are running goals for the season, ambitious goals, Ronnie Melao and Daniel Han have against kids you don’t know or don’t which is what we always want. Now been named team captains. see. [Junior] Will Loggia was our top it’s just a matter of staying focused all “We graduated four guys out of our finisher today. Will McGlynn [sopho- season long, staying healthy, keeping top-7, so James McCutcheon is our more] was second. James illness and injury at bay and a little bit top returning senior. He was our ‘3’ McCutcheon was third, [Juniors] of luck too,” Blue Devil Head Coach man last year then [juniors] Jon Kevin Yucetepe fourth and Zach Chris Tafelski said. Givelber and Zach Spergel coming Spergel fifth. Last year the Blue Devil boys eas- back from our top-7. In addition to But it was not just the top-5 Blue ily won the conference title then cap- that last year we were coming off Devils, who turned in impressive tured their third straight Union County definitely the best JV team we ever times. crown, outpacing second-placed had. We had Will McGlynn, Cooper “All the way down we had a lot of Union Catholic 30-88. Next was the Brennan, Ronnie Melao, Aidan very strong performances. A lot of our North Section 2 Championship held Kilbourn, Kevin Yucetepe, Will Log- younger guys are really elevating. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times RAIDER TEAM CAPTAINS...Pictured, left to right, are team captains Alex Ferrara, Michael Ferrara, Owen Murphy and at Greystone Park and it was a doozy gia coming out of that group. We have They have done a good summer of Rock Valian, who intend to lead the Raider boys soccer team to a very successful season. with the Blue Devils edging the North an exceptional team coming in,” work, so we are ready to see what the Hunterdon Lions, 48-49. Coach Tafelski expressed. season brings,” Coach Tafelski said. “It has been a pretty dramatic sec- And as of August 24, the Blue Dev- The Blue Devil boys will compete MURRAY, SWANDRAK, BUTLER GET COMPANY UP FRONT tional meet. We won it by one point ils have the stats to prove it. in the Cherokee Invitational at Chero- over North Hunterdon. We finished “We just ran our annual two-mile kee High School on Saturday, Sep- third at Group 4 and ninth at the state time trial and our top-5 finishers aver- tember 8, at 10 a.m. Lady Soccer Cougars to Have More photos at goleader.com Formidable Weapons Up Front Ballyhoo Sports

By DAVID B. CORBIN Kenzie Butler are the returning at- that system is only going to make us Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tackers, who have scored the majority better,” Heasd Coach Andrew Putting the ball in the net may be of the Cougars’ goals last year. Even Gagliardo said. more plentiful for this year’s Cranford though she was injured midway The trio will now be joined by High School girls soccer team that through the season, Murray connected seniors Lauren Williamson and Sophia featured three outstanding underclass- for four goals and three assists, while Ambrosia.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times COMPLETING THE DOUBLE PLAY...Riverside Inn first baseman John Llano gets the throw from shortstop John McClung to complete a double play on Contact’s Brian Dayton at Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains on August 23. COHEN 2-RUN HOMER, KASPER 4-FOR-4; PENNISE 5 RBI Contact Stuns Riverside, 15-14 In UC Sr. 50+ B Div. Game 1

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times By DAVID B. CORBIN able seven-run rally as the Contact also had an RBI. Dan Righetti had COUGAR SENIOR STRENGTH...The Lady Soccer Cougars are loaded with senior strength this season. Pictured, left to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times right, are: bottom row; Kenzie Butler, Grace DiGiovanni, Abbigail Chang and Tina Kourtbaoui; top row, Jackie Smith, “Purple Gang” stunned the Riverside three hits, an RBI and scored twice. Jenna Besnecker, Kacey Pringle, Sofia Ambrosio and Lauren Williamson. Imminent defeat was only one swing Tapsters, 15-14. But it was “Super” Dave Rothenberg away for second-seeded Contact Lens Contact connected for 27 total hits, (3-for-4, 2 RBI), who earned his title, men attackers last season. With the Swandrak tallied three goals. Butler “We are excited to start the season. & Vision in Game 1 of the best of which included a two-run home run with the triumphant winning RBI addition of two academy attackers to banged in five goals. We have two big girls coming back. three Union County Senior 50+ B from Scott Cohen, who also had a single. go with a tight midfield and the return “And that’s what really gets me Lauren Williamson coming back from Division semifinal playoffs against third RBI and an intentional walk. Riversider Ross Pennise was the of four experienced defensive backs, excited about this season. Not only do playing academy last year and Sophia the third-seeded Riverside Inn at Matt Kasper, who went 4-for-4 with a most productive, however, with a pair the Cougars look determined to keep we have those girls back but Murray’s Ambrosio coming back from playing Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains on run scored, had the only other extra of two-run singles and an RBI single the ball in opponents’ territory, which back and healthy, Butler’s back, academy last year. Both bonafide at- August 23. Trailing, 14-8, in the bot- base hit for the Visionaries with a for five RBI, while scoring twice. could translate to abundant scoring. Swandrack is back but now we have tackers, both bonafide scorers. We are tom of the seventh inning, late arriver two-run triple. Leadoff hitter Brian Tom Walensky contributed well to Maggie Murray and Brooke those two academy girls back for their adding those two to the foundation of Ed Quinn hopped a two-out single Dayton ripped three singles and scored the Innkeeper’s 21-hit attack with a Swandrak, now juniors, and senior senior year for the school. Adding to CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 over third base to ignite an unbeliev- all three times as did Kerry Gelb, who CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 "HIRING THE TOP AGENT ISN'T EXPENSIVE - IT'S PRICELESS." FRANK D. ISOLDI FRANKDISOLDI Broker/Sales Associate [email protected] CELL: 908-787-5990 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage THEISOLDICOLLECTION.COM 209 Central Avenue, Westfield Office: 908-233-5555

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By ALEX LOWE into right field that became much more lead to 6-5. Then Kris Olsen ripped a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times when outfielder Pat MacDonnell was two-run double into left. St. Sebastian Robert Del Cid scored all the way unable to cut off the ball. As the ball extended its lead to 8-6 on a sacrifice from first base on Jack Kennedy’s kicked of MacDonnell’s glove and by Rich Pitonzo. two-out single to right in the bottom rolled away, Del Cid turned on the St. Anthony recaptured the lead by of the sixth inning that put St. An- jets on his way to third, never hesitat- plating three runs in the bottom of the thony on top to stay during a 10-9 ing as he rounded the bag and headed second. Kennedy started the rally victory over St. Sebastian in a St. for home with what would become when his one-out, line drive to right- Bart’s Oldtimers Softball League the winning run. center was dropped. The error al- playoff elimination game on August “When the St. Bart playoffs get lowed Kennedy to scoot to third base. 24 at Farley Field in Scotch Plains. under way you really can’t tell what is It was the beginning of a nightmarish Each team faced elimination with a going to happen,” said St. Anthony inning for the usually reliable Richey loss which made for a tense, hard- veteran Bobby Camisa. “Most of the as three straight balls came his way fought back and forth struggle. The top seeds had already lost and were and he was unable to record the out on lead changed hands four times with either eliminated like the number one, any of them. each team turning in their fair share of St. George, or were playing for sur- Next up was Michael Abram, who fine defensive plays. In the end, it was vival. We overcame some stuff early delivered a sinking line drive right at a play that was not made which turned and made some good defensive plays Richey. It was a tougher play but still David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times out to be the difference. late and it was enough to get us into Richey could not squeeze the ball in JUST IN TIME FOR THE OUT...Contact second baseman Peter Byer puts the tag on Riverside’s John Llano in the seventh inning of the Union County Senior 50+ B Division Playoff Game at Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains on August 23. Contact Stuns Riverside, 15-14, in UC Sr. 50+ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 double, two singles, a walk, two RBI centerfielder Pennise chased down a single over third, McClung chopped and a run scored. Leadoff hitter John dangerous shot off the bat of Peter a single over second and Pennise McClung (RBI) single twice, walked Byer and Rich Conklin snared a looped an RBI single into left. and scored three times. Although bat- wicked liner off the bat of Steve “Wiz” Walensky walked, John Llano ting at the bottom of the lineup, Joe Wieczerak. bounced a two-run single past short Hrubash (RBI) hit safely in all three Contact scored once in the bottom then Walensky scored when Newton’s of his plate appearances and scored of the first and Dayton got it started grounder to third was mishandled. all three times. Pitcher Mario Fastiggi with a hopping single to right-center. Contact scored only once in the singled twice and scored twice, and Kasper pulled a single to left. Dayton lower half of the inning when An- John Llano laced a pair of singles and tagged up and advanced to third on thony Muccio (2-for-3) singled and had two RBI. Byer’s fly ball to right then he scored scored on George Merlo’s single to Both teams pulled off some spar- on Walsh’s (2-for-3, 2 runs) sacrifice right. Contact’s visions of victory kling defensive plays. “Purple Gang” fly to right. Riverside took a 3-1 lead looked bleak when Riverside tacked shortstop Righetti pulled off a num- in the third. Fastiggi wiggled a single on six runs on seven hits in the sixth ber of fine catches, including three over second, Hrubash got aboard with to seize a 14-5 lead. Conklin, Hrubash back-peddling grabs in shallow a difficult chopper to short, McClung and McClung had RBI singles, centerfield. Third baseman Tim Walsh walked to load the bases and Pennise Pennise lashed a two-run single and scooped a harsh grounder that he plopped a two-run single into shallow Walensky whacked an RBI double. quickly converted to a force out at center. Walensky added an RBI single Contact responded with three runs second. But the most interesting came to right-center. (Walsh, Righetti, Gelb) to make the in the fourth inning when right fielder Dayton and Kasper tapped back- score 14-8 then managed to hold Riv- Kasper made a running grab of Den- to-back singles in the third and Byer erside scoreless in the seventh but the nis Maluchnik’s line drive foul but sizzled an RBI single past first to Innkeepers were on the verge of jump- carried the ball out of play, which make the score 3-2 but Riverside ing for joy when pitcher Fastiggi ini- allowed a runner to score from third. matched the run in the fourth when tiated a second (McClung)-to-first Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times Riverside shortstop McClung, as Paul Newton (2-for-4), who singled (Llano) double play in the Contact WINNERS BY A HAIR...St. Anthony nipped St. Sebastian, 10-9, in the St. Bart’s Softball League Playoffs. always, was in top form and was in- to left, was later awarded home on an seventh. But the merry-go-round of volved in a pair of double plays, one out of bounds call. The Lensmen eight singles, a two-run triple by of which accounted for the first two quickly answered when Gelb singled Kasper and an intentional walk began Deadlocked at 9-9 heading into the next round.” his glove allowing Camisa to score outs of the Contact seventh inning. and Cohen blasted his two-run shot with Quinn’s single past third and the sixth, Del Cid grew a leadoff walk St. Sebastian, the No. 6 seed, upset from third. Then Steve Burton got He also made a pair of diving snags over the leftfielder’s head. ended with Rothenberg’s lined walk but St. Sebastian pitcher Bryan Munoz third-seeded St. Michael, 6-3, in the another run home with a single that that he converted to putouts then he The Riverside Tapsters tapped off single to right. retired the next two batters and ap- opening round before losing to St. tied the game. Deitch got his team peared to be on his way to a fourth Francis, 9-6, in the second round. As back on top with an infield RBI single dazzled them all with a putout per- home plate four times in the fifth to Riverside Inn 003 146 0 14 formed while lying on his back. Right- take an 8-4 lead. Hrubash curled a consecutive scoreless inning. a result, St. Sebastian played with the making it 9-8. Contact Lens 101 213 7 15 Kennedy then delivered a clean single knowledge that a loss would end their The offensive fireworks quickly died season in the double elimination for- out however as the game turned into a mat. St. Sebastian got out of the blocks pitching duel between Deitch and Westfield ‘Y’ Devilfish Swim To Success at Long Course fast by scoring four runs in the top of Munoz from that point forward. After a the first inning. James Richey had a scoreless third inning, St. Sebastian tied The Westfield Area “Y” Devilfish (3rd); Emelia Dengler 50 free (2nd), (1st), 200 free (2nd), 50 free (3rd), (1st), 100 free (1st). two-run single and Munoz knocked the game in the fourth on Baboomian’s have completed their 2018 Long 50 fly (3rd); Kevin Gao 100 breast 100 back (3rd), 100 fly (3rd), 200 fly Kevin Gao, Julia McGann, Abigael in another run against veteran St. in the park solo home run that sailed Course season and earned some strong (1st); Emma Heinze (girls 13/14) 400 (3rd); Christian Tedesco 200 breast McKinney, Isabella Nicholson and Anthony ace John Deitch. well into right centerfield. finishes at a variety of 50-meter pools IM (3rd); Viv Jeckell 50 free (2nd), (2nd), 100 breast (3rd); Bridget Tho- Bridget Thomas qualified and com- St. Sebastian could not make the The two squads stayed tied at 9-9 throughout New Jersey. 100 free (2nd), 400 free (2nd); Lauren mas 50 free (1st), 200 free (1st), 400 peted at YMCA National meet was early lead stick though as St. Anthony until the fateful bottom of the sixth. First meet — Scarlet Heat Madness Lane 200 free (2nd); Sofia Leonetti free (1st). held July 30 through August 3rd at the rallied for six runs in the bottom of the Kennedy’s single should have resulted (Rutgers University). 100 breast (3rd), 400 IM (3rd); Clare NJ Swimming Silver/Bronze meet University of Maryland. inning. David Merkel got lucky when in runners at the corners with two Top 3: Seth Camacho (boys 13/14) Logan (girls 11/12) 50 free (1st), 50 (Princeton). The Devilfish remade the Westfield he drove in a run with an infield single outs, but MacDonnell’s boot of the 200 fly (2nd), 200 back (3rd); Josh back (1st), 50 fly (1st), 100 free (2nd); Top 3: (Girls 15+) Emelia Dengler YMCA long course record board this that deflected off of Munoz’s glove. ball provided just enough of an open- Cetin (boys 10U) 50 free (3rd); Emily Julia McGann (girls 15+) 100 free 100 fly (2nd), 50 fly (3rd); Ashley summer, bettering times in 18 indi- But the biggest hit of the inning was ing for Del Cid to kick it into another Constable (girls 11/12) 50 breast (1st), (2nd), 400 free (2nd), 100 back (3rd); Gao 50 breast (1st); Emily Gao 50 fly vidual and 4 relay events: Girls 11/ turned in by Bobby Camisa, who lined gear and race home with the eventual 50 free (2nd), 100 breast (2nd); Emelia Isabella Nicholson (girls 15+) 50 free (2nd); Lauren Lane 1500 free (1st), 12: Emily Constable 50 breast, 100 a three-run triple over right- winning run. Deitch finished the con- Dengler (girls 10U) 100 free (2nd), (1st), 200 free (2nd), 100 breast (2nd); 100 back (2nd); Matt Swenson 1500 breast; Emily Gao 800 free, 1500 centerfielder Richey that gave St. test by holding St. Sebastian score- 50 free (3rd); Ashley Gao (girls 10U) Matt Swenson (boys 13/14) 400 free free (2nd), 100 breast (2nd), 200 free free; Clare Logan 50 free; Girls 13/ Anthony a 5-4 lead. St. Anthony got less over the final three innings. 50 breast (2nd), 100 breast (2nd); (1st), 100 fly (2nd), 100 back (3rd); (2nd), 100 free (3rd). 14: Viv Jeckell 50 free; Lauren Lane another run in the inning off of an RBI “For us, we left too many runners Emily Gao (girls 11/12) 100 fly (2nd); Bridget Thomas (girls 15+) 200 free Jeff Lowe Summer Fun Open meet 1500 free; Boys 13/14: Seth Camacho single from Del Cid. throughout the season,” said power Kevin Gao (boys 13/14) 100 breast (1st); Barney Veres (boys 15+) 100 (Princeton) 100 back, 200 back, 100 fly; Kevin St. Sebastian quickly answered in hitter Baboomian. “We were a little (1st), 200 breast (1st); Lauren Lane breast (1st), 200 breast (2nd); TJ Top 3: Sofia Leonetti 100 breast Gao 100 breast, 200 breast; Matt the second inning. Singles by Brendan better at getting runs across tonight (girls 13/14) 200 back (3rd); Sofia Walsh 400 IM (2nd), 200 free (3rd). (2nd), 200 breast (2nd); Julia McGann Swenson 800 free, 1500 free, 200 fly; McNamara, Larry Szenyi and but there were still a lot more oppor- Leonetti (girls 15+) 100 breast (1st); Scarlet Summer Luau at Princeton 200 back (3rd); Bridget Thomas 400 200 medley relay (Seth Camacho, Varoujan Baboomian loaded the bases tunities to score.” Abigael McKinney (girls 15+) 50 free University. free (2nd), 200 free (3rd). Kevin Gao, Christian Tedesco, Matt with just one out. Munoz came through St. Sebastian 440 100 0 9 (2nd); Christian Tedesco (boys 13/ Top 3: Seth Camacho 200 free (1st), NJ Swimming BAC Summer Swenson); Girls 15/18: Bridget Tho- with an RBI single to right that cut the 14) 200 breast (2nd), 100 breast (3rd). 100 back (1st), 400 IM (1st), 100 free Champs (Berkeley Aquatic Center, mas 400 free, 800 free, 1500 free; 200 St. Anthony 630 001 x 10 MYM Summer Sunshine meet (2nd); Josh Cetin 50 fly (3rd); Emily New Providence). free relay (Abigael McKinney, (Rutgers University). Gao 50 fly (1st); Kevin Gao 200 Top 3: Josh Cetin 50 back (2nd), Isabella Nicholson, Bridget Thomas, Top 3: Henry Brown (boys 15+) 50 breast (1st); Viv Jeckell 50 free (2nd); 50 fly (2nd); Emily Gao 50 fly (2nd), Julia McGann); 800 free relay Raider Boys’ New Formation free (2nd), 100 free (3rd); Seth Lauren Lane 200 back (2nd), 200 free 50 breast (3rd); Viv Jeckell 50 free (Bridget Thomas, Isabella Nicholson, Camacho 100 back (1st), 100 fly (1st); (3rd); Sofia Leonetti 100 breast (2nd), (2nd); Clare Logan 50 free (1st), 200 Muriel Maloney, Abigael McKinney); Josh Cetin 50 fly (1st); Emily Con- 200 breast (2nd); Clare Logan 50 free free (1st), 100 back (2nd); Matt 400 medley relay (Julia McGann, May Bolster ‘O’, Boost ‘D’ stable 50 breast (1st), 100 breast (1st), (1st), 50 back (1st), 100 free (2nd), 50 Swenson 200 fly (2nd). Isabella Nicholson, Abigael CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 50 back (3rd); Alyssa Corvelli 100 fly fly (3rd); Julia McGann 200 back NJ Long Course Junior Olympics McKinney, Bridget Thomas). (1st); Griff Morgan (boys 15+) 50 (Rutgers University). Top 8 performances are listed Up front on the attack will be Valian Senior Eric Refinski will be the backup PUBLIC NOTICE free (1st), 100 free (1st), 200 free Top 3: Kevin Gao 100 breast (1st), online at goleader.com Ballyhoo and senior Zidan Abdella. goalie. BOROUGH OF GARWOOD (1st), 100 fly (2nd), 200 fly (2nd); 200 breast (1st); Griff Morgan 50 free Sports August 30 issue “Zidan really came into his own. “Danny Coyle, who was our backup ORDINANCE NO. 18-24 Isabella Nicholson 50 free (3rd), 200 He started to come into his own last last year, only had three or four games AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND free (3rd); Matt Swenson 400 free year when we moved him up front out because he was hurt. We have had ARTICLE XIV (AFFORDABLE Union County Senior 60+ of the midfield and scored nine goals. some good goalkeepers but this kid is HOUSING) IN CHAPTER 106 PUBLIC NOTICE He had an exceptional trip to Costa on line to possibly be as good as those (LAND USE) OF THE CODE TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Rica. And with Rock Valian, would who we had in the past, Meredith and OF THE BOROUGH OF ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Softball League Playoffs: GARWOOD TO FURTHER be the two men up top. We have so Murray. He’s 6-4, he’s 180 and he ADDRESS THE REQUIRE- In accordance with the ordinances of the much depth and kids who could play,” communicates with our defense and MENTS OF THE FAIR HOUS- Township of Cranford, and the statutes of Avengers 11 DeBellis Associates 5 American Legion 10 Kilkenny Coach Breznitsky said. our team talking wise more than any, ING ACT AND THE UNIFORM the State of New Jersey, Notice is hereby The Avengers evened their best of House 9 Senior Steve Feinman-Riordan, jun- any, any goalkeeper I have ever had. HOUSING AFFORDABILITY served upon you that an application for three B Division series at 1-1 with an Roselle American Legion swept ior Ryan Widman and freshman Tom That is a big, big plus,” Coach CONTROLS (UHAC) RE- development, Application No. ZBA-18-020 11-5 win over DeBellis Associates us- GARDING COMPLIANCE to be located in Zone: R4, on the premises their best of three semifinal series vs. Rodriquez will also be involved up Breznitsky emphasized. WITH THE BOROUGH’S AF- known as 110 Herning Avenue, Cranford, ing solid defense and timely hitting. At A Division rival Kilkenny House in a front. According to Coach Breznitsky, With his formation change of two FORDABLE HOUSING OBLI- New Jersey 07016, Block No. 210, Lot No. the plate, Anthony Abbaleo was 3-for- one-run squeaker, 10-9. The Legion “Tommy Rodriquez, who is only a attackers, five midfielders and three GATIONS 6, has been submitted by: Brendan & Jes- 3. Adding a pair of hits each were Steve built up a seven-run lead going into sica Freely of 110 Herning Avenue, freshman, I am very high on. He’s the in the back, Coach Breznitsky said, This ordinance amends Garwood’s af- Falco, Moe Fernandez, Sal Iannaconne, Cranford, New Jersey 07016. the bottom of the seventh and held on quickest player and also a track guy “With this formation that we are play- fordable housing ordinance and contains The proposed development involves and Steve Landau, Ron Horinko and Tom for the win by stranding Kilkenny’s technical revisions required in connection too with a 42-inch vertical leap.” ing, a 1-3-5-2, I think is a plus for us requires the granting of relief from the Connolly. Key Defensive plays by out- with the Borough’s Declaratory Judgment tying and winning runs on base. Le- Sophomore center back Joey Linder because of not only the depth but also following requirements of the ordinance so action seeking Court approval of fielders Leo DiGuilio and Bob Hoffman gion pitcher Harry Streep hurled a as to permit: A screened in porch occupy- and juniors Alex Levy and Antonio because of the way it lines up. Offen- Garwood’s affordable housing plan. The anchored the Avenger’s defense. For ing the same area as our existing deck solid game and was helped by a de- Lomonte really have been impressive sively it is going to be a major im- amendments clarify the mandatory set (which needs to be replaced given wear DeBellis, Rich Silva had two hits and fense that turned five double plays. aside requirements, rounding of fractional on defense. Others working on de- provement.” and tear) and any additional relief that may two runs scored and Howard Walker units, and payments in lieu of fractional Ralph Genova made several outstand- fense will be seniors Shane Hernandez There has also been a change in the be required from the board. units. added a triple. ing catches and throws in the outfield The Zoning Board will conduct a public and Mike Dieu and juniors CJ Bunin alignment and number of the Union NOTICE Cranford VFW2 11 Creative In- hearing on this matter on September 17, to support the defense. Offensively, and Shane Murphy County Conferences from four to three Notice is hereby given that Ordinance 2018 at 8:15 p.m. in Room 107 of the dustries Too 7 Jack Helfrich had a perfect three-hit “We are very pleased with the de- with Summit and Cranford being in- No. 18-24, was introduced and passed on Cranford Township Municipal Building, 8 Cranford VFW2 closed out their B night and was joined by Ed Kushner, fense thus far in the scrimmages that serted into the Watchung Division with first reading at a meeting of the Borough Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jer- Division semifinal series with an 11- John Amato, Ray Pelesko and Jack we had and the six games that we Plainfield, Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the sey. Any person or persons affected by 7 victory over Creative Industries Too. County of Union, State of New Jersey, held this application will have an opportunity to Gulino, each having multiple hit played in Costa Rica. We were over Westfield and Elizabeth. Union and on the 28th DAY OF AUGUST 2018, and present any objections to the proposed Dave Drechsel led the VFW attack nights. there from July 31st to August 10th. Governor Livingston has been shifted that Ordinance No. 18-24, will be taken up development. The Board does, however, with two home runs. Gerard Mc Yogi’s Boys 12 Liberty Lighting We had excellent, excellent results, to the Mountain Division. for further consideration for final passage have the right to exclude repetitious testi- Dermott had two hits and two runs Group 1 the best we ever did in the four times “They used to have the Watchung, at the meeting of said Borough Council to mony. scored and Bill Early had three runs be held at its meeting room in the Munici- All documents relating to this application Yogi’s Boys took the opening game that we’ve gone. What we play there Mountain, Valley and Sky with five pal Building, 403 South Avenue, Garwood, may be inspected by the public Monday scored. Dave Woodruff had a huge of their best of three A Division semi- are the U17 professional youth teams. teams in each. Now the Watchung has New Jersey, on the 11th DAY OF SEP- through Friday between the hours of 8:00 night going 3-for-3 with a home run, final match-up by defeating Liberty What we accomplished there other six and the other two have seven and TEMBER 2018, at 7:15 p.m., or as soon a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Planning/Zoning two runs scored and four RBI. Tom Lighting Group, 12-1. Pitcher Gary than the skill and stuff was to come up seven,” Coach Breznitsky explained. thereafter as said matter can be heard, at Department, Cranford Township Munici- Rutkowski pitched an outstanding which time and place all persons who may pal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Pence held the potent LLG bats to one with a formation that we are going to The Raiders open at home with Sum- be interested therein will be given an op- Cranford, New Jersey. game not allowing any runs over the unearned run. The Boys’ offense was be playing this year,” Coach mit on Thursday, September 6, at 4 p.m. portunity to be heard concerning the same. Applicant: first three innings and inducing a led by Brian Williams (3-for-3, 2R), Breznitsky promised. Coach Breznitsky concluded, “Af- ATTEST: Brendan & Jessica Freely double play in the 6th inning with the Dana Kimmel (3H, 2R) and Anthony When it comes to promise, Coach ter our trip to Costa Rica, we are all Christina Ariemma 110 Herning Avenue bases loaded and nobody out, thwart- Municipal Clerk Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Santorelli, who hit a monster home Breznitsky has been very pleased with anxious to start. It’s a close group of 1 T - 8/30/18, The Leader Fee: $42.33 1 T - 8/30/18, The Leader Fee: $37.23 ing the Creative comeback bid. run in the 3rd inning. his goalkeeper junior Danny Coyle. kids. We are all excited.” A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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By ALEX LOWE at first and second. Messano then bases again with just one out. Jim Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times came through with an RBI single up Richey delivered a two-run single to Lou Messano was the difference the middle that cut the deficit to 2-1. center to make it 9-6. A sac fly by maker for second-seeded St. Francis Joe LoBrace tied the game by crack- DiFabrizio left runners at first and in their 9-6, victory over St. Sebastian ing an RBI single into center. Then third with two outs for Mangiris who in the second round of the St. Bart’s pitcher Mike Kozlowski helped his represented the tying run at the plate. Oldtimers Men’s Softball League own cause with an RBI single to right Kozlowski dropped two high arc playoffs on August 22 at Farley Field that put St. Francis ahead 3-2. pitches on the back edge of the plate in Scotch Plains. Leading 3-2 in the St. Francis took control of the game for an 0-2 count. Mangiris took the bottom of the fourth inning, Messano in the fourth. Ben LoBrace blooped a next pitch for a ball but then went delivered a two-out, bases-loaded, leadoff single into right center. Mike after another high arc pitch that shot to deep centerfield that cleared D’Amato lined a two-out single past dropped in at the front of the plate and the bases. The relay from shortstop short and Leso followed with a walk missed it for strike three. More photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports Chris Olsen got past third baseman to load the bases, setting the stage for “I was trying to hit the back part of Wells Pikaart as Messano slid in un- Messano’s base-clearing blast. St. the plate early in the count,” said David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times der the tag. From there, Messano Francis added two more runs in the Kozlowski. “Then I wanted to come RUGGED PLAY AT THIRD...St. Wolfgang third basemanClaire McGuiness puts the tag on St. Fran’s Frank Samuelian skipped home for what was part of a inning when Kozlowski belted a two- in at the front part of the plate hoping after receiving a perfect strike from right fielder Daryl Palmieri in the fourth inning. Samuelian was injured on the play. six-run outburst. run single into center that made it 9-2. he would hit a ground ball.” “Better to be lucky than good,” said St. Sebastian did not intend to take Munoz held the St. Francis offense BIALOS ‘NO EARNED RUNS’; PALMIERI 3-FOR-3, 3 RBI Messano. “I was just trying to get into a nap though. After being blanked for in check in the sixth, retiring the side St. Wolf Preys on St. Francis; Next St. Bart Championship

By DAVID B. CORBIN victory at Brookside Park in Scotch Wolfgang pitcher Howie Bialos was Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Plains on August 24 to advance to the just downright nasty to the St. Fran Seeded fifth and finishing the regu- championship game to be held on men in not allowing an earned run, lar season with a tepid 10-10 record Labor Day, September 3, at the same while spreading out 10 singles, walk- did not mean a thing to St. Wolfgang location. ing no one and striking out one. Only once the pack entered the St. Bart’s The St. Fran men, who had de- one Fran man had more than one hit, Oldtimers Men’s Softball League feated seventh-seeded St. Joseph (8- pitcher Mike Kozlowski (2-for-3), and playoff. After knocking off fourth- 3) and sixth-seeded St. Sebastian (9- the only person to score was Ray Lo seeded St. Anthony (7-6) and eighth- 6), dropped to the losers’ bracket to (1-for-2) who reached base on an seeded St. Vincent (15-2), surprising face the winner between St. Anthony error in the third inning then later victors over top-seeded St. George, and the surprising St. Vincent squad scored on an error. the Wolfpack sank their teeth into the who thumped St. Joseph, 14-6, to Daryl Palmieri became the unsuspecting second-seeded St. determine which team will face St. Wolfman who snarled the most at the Francis squad and ripped off an 8-1 Wolfgang for the crown. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

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PUBLICATION Whitehouse was composed of play- Devil’s Den ers from Hunterdon Central’s state Group 4 champs and North Hunterdon. Original ‘Streak’ Began It definitely made at least one old- timer in attendance pine for the days of Westfield Post 3 baseball, when the In a Tumultuous Time roster included that spring’s WHS varsity team, plus former Devils who By BRUCE JOHNSON were in college but still under the age Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times limit, and even some players from On the morning of Oct.19, 1968, dominated in a 13-0 victory over per game. The ’17 team ran the ball 69 Scotch Plains, Springfield and Union the WHS football team’s record was archrival Scotch Plains. percent of the time for 1,835 in 12 Catholic. 1-2 – its worst start since 1956 and Kehler was hospitalized the next games; 153 yards per game. Post 3 reached the state finals in easily the worst beginning for eighth- two weeks with hepatitis. Assistant Oh, the 1968 team’s game films 1964, 1966 and 1970, losing to year coach Gary Kehler. The Blue coaches Dick Zimmer and Al Leonzi were in black and white (color for the Brooklawn (8-7), Hamilton (5-1) and Devils had lost on two late scores at took over and WHS posted shutout Thanksgiving game), while the cur- Morristown (3-1), respectively. Clark, 12-6, in their opener and, after wins at Rahway (29-0) and at home rent team’s games are digitally filmed AROUND THIS DATE thumping Cranford, 41-0, fell at Ber- against Nutley (34-0). Kehler was in color. And, ironically, the only ’68 Aug. 28, 1965: Charley Widmer keley Heights, 16-7. back on the sidelines for Nov. 9’s 21- opponent still on the ’18 schedule is had six hits and Charlie Krippendorf It was a tumultuous time every- 6 victory over Springfield. Thanksgiving rival Plainfield. hit a three-run home run as the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times where you looked. (Smithsonian The 1968 team finished 7-2, win- That ’68 team featured an offen- Westfield Merchants swept a Union RIPPING ANOTHER SINGLE...St. Wolfgang star Daryl Palmieri went 3-for-3 Magazine recently did an issue titled, sive line (left to right) of John County League doubleheader from with three RBI in the victory over St. Francis. The Wolfmen took a healthy chomp ning the final six games. More impor- out of the Frans to secure a trip to the St. Bart’s Labor Day Championship game. 1968: The Year That Shattered tant, the last six games were the start Ackerson, Bob Thiel, Geoff Mann, Emkays. America.) The Vietnam War and the of what became a state-record 48- Steve Brown, John Dodds, Bill Dun- Aug. 28, 1966: Fred Byrne tripled protests against it were raging. Mar- game unbeaten streak, better known ham/Rich Rabuck/Bob Skinner and and scored on Doug Ross’s sacrifice tin Luther King (April 4) and Bobby around town for the past four-plus Frank Jackson. The quarterback was fly as the Union County League cham- St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Kennedy (June 4/5) were assassinated decades as, simply, ‘The Streak.’ McCabe with Otzmann and Byrne the pion Westfield Merchants topped the that summer. There were race riots in Camden, Newark, Paterson, Softball Playoff Results: Plainfield, Baltimore, Boston, Chi- cago, Detroit, Kansas City, Washing- St. Wolfgang wins three games to DiBella, John Dietch and Robert Del ton, D.C., and seemingly everywhere. secure a spot in Labor Day champion- Cid all managed multiple hits for St. The U.S. ambassador to Guatemala ship. St. Francis, St. Anthony and St. Anthony. Baboomian (3-4, HR), Kris was gunned down on his way home Vincent still alive. For more info and Olsen (3 RBI), Rei Santiago, Brendan from work. And there was the riotous complete results, please visit McNamara, and Bryan Munoz led Democratic convention in Chicago in stbartssoftball.com. St. Sebastian. late August. St. Wolfgang 8, St. Francis 1 St. Joseph 9, 2 St. Michael 8 (It was also the best of times, since With a trip to the championship Despite a 4-run deficit in the fifth a national magazine recently ranked game on the line, St. Wolfgang jumped inning, St. Mike almost came all the 1968 as the best year ever for music. out to an early lead and St. Francis way back. St, Michael scored five With songs like Hey Jude by the could not recover in an 8-1 loss on runs in the failed comeback on a single Beatles, Dock of the Bay by Otis Friday at Brookside. St. Fran moves by Harold “Hop” Hopler in the fifth, Redding, Cream’s Sunshine of Your to the losers’ bracket and is one win a single by “Commish” Jim Killeen in Love and White Room, Richard away from a chance to redeem itself the fifth, a single by Nam Joe in the Harris’s MacArthur Park, Arlo Guthrie’s Alice’s Restaurant, Time Has Come Today by the Chambers Brothers, Sky Pilot by Eric Burdon and the Animals, Vanilla Fudge’s You Keep Me Hangin’ On, Blue Cheer’s Summertime Blues, I Wish It Would Rain by the Temptations, Love Child The 1968 WHS football team went 7-2, winning its final six games to start a 48-game unbeaten streak that lasted until late by the Supremes, Hurdy Gurdy Man in the 1973 season. by Donovan, Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkle, and Those Were the From Oct. 19, 1968 through Oct. halfbacks, and Jeff Davies at full- Union Hemlocks 3-2 for their 12th Days by Mary Hopkin, it’s pretty tough 27, 1973, WHS’s football teams went back. For the 5-2 defense it was straight win. to argue.) 46-0-2, including a 36-game winning Ackerson, Rick Mazza, Rick Schmitt, Sept. 1, 1993: Gary Kehler offi- Kehler’s team was also in a bit of streak at the end of it. The win streak Denny Lawson and Thiel up front, cially stepped down after 36 years in turmoil after star fullback/cornerback ended on Oct. 27, 1973 when No. 1 Dunham and Jackson at linebacker, the Westfield school system, as a Drew Viglianti quit the team during Westfield and No. 2 Nutley played to and Pete Adelaar, Davies/Otzmann, teacher, coach and athletic director. the week prior to the opener. He was their epic 0-0 tie before a crowd esti- Byrne and Ed ‘Skeeter’ MacCloskey the team’s top rusher in 1967 – in- mated at between 12,000 and 15,000 in the secondary. SHERIFF’S SALE cluding 207 yards against Scotch at the Park Oval in downtown Nutley. WAHOF COUNTDOWN SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18002911 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Plains – and was a returning all-county The unbeaten streak lasted another Check out Varsity Vantage on CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY player. He figured to be the major part seven days, before Montclair snapped Facebook for week-by-week profiles DOCKET NO. F-029984-16 of a three-headed running monster it with a 21-15 victory at Woodman of the Westfield Athletic Hall of Plaintiff: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE FOR STANWICH that included Bruce Otzmann and co- Field. Fame’s Class of 2018. Starting Mon- MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A VS. captain Paul Byrne. Meanwhile, “across the pond,” I day Sept. 10 and running for 10 con- Defendant: KONRAD R. MAITHAEI; MRS. “Vig was a great player on both spent Oct. 19, 1968, my 23rd birth- secutive Mondays through Nov. 12, KONRAD R. MA1THAEI, WIFE OF KONRAD R. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times MA1THAEI; JAMES AIELLO sides of the ball,” Byrne, now living day, working in the legal office aboard there will be two profiles with photos Sale Date: 09/26/2018 AN INFIELD SINGLE...St. Fran’s Ray Lo beats out an infield single in the fifth Writ of Execution: 06/06/2018 inning before St. Wolfgang first baseman Brian Weber gets the throw. in Woodinville, Wash., recently told the USS Wasp (CVS-18). (Many each week. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution the Den. “With Vig, the (48-game thanks to my legal officer for tearing The induction dinner is Nov. 19 at to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- unbeaten) streak would have started up a Shore Patrol report chit about a Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- against Wolfgang on Labor Day. sixth, and a two-out double by Killeen beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Howie Bialos was stellar on the mound in the seventh. Tom Swales, Gary against Clark in the first game instead seaman named Johnson who may have Plains. Tickets are $75 for the event, in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- of against Scotch Plains. He had joined been dancing on a Hamburg bar that which will celebrate the WAHOF’s ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash for Wolfgang, scattering 13 hits while Leichtling, Tony Perconte, Gus or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. a (rock) band during our junior year night.) The historic aircraft carrier 25th year of existence, and will be The judgment amount is: ***Eight Hundred striking out three. Jon Villegas, Daryl Alvarez, Karl Grossmann, Al Betau Ninety-One Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Palmieri, Bryan Healy, Bialos and and Charlie “Cho Cho” Klein all col- and grew his hair long. That drew the had been involved in the Cuban block- going on sale Sept. 14, through direc- and 07/100*** $891,380.07. ire of some of the coaches. But Vig ade and was the prime recovery ship tor of athletics Sandy Mamary at All that certain land and premises situated in David Eckert all collected multiple lected multiple hits to lead a balanced the Town of Westfield, County of Union, State of shaved his head for double sessions for the Gemini astronauts. After spend- WHS. New Jersey, being more particularly described hits to lead Wolfgang. Mike St. Joe’s offense. Killeen (4-5, 3RBI), as follows: Kozlowski, Mike Markowycz, Joe Hopler (4-5), Joe, Pete Chemidlin, and was fit and ready to go. Unfortu- ing the late spring, summer and early The first profiles are of Dennis Lot: 23; Block: 3411, on the Tax Map of the nately he was ridden mercilessly (‘the fall searching for Russian submarines Powers (Class of 1960) and Bill Kenny Town of Westfield. Lobrace and Ray Lo all managed Kevin Caggiano, Chris “Roc” Sarna, Nearest Cross Street: Saint Marks Avenue. cobbler’s son’) and quit. I tried to talk in the North Atlantic, we were en (’69), the school’s first state cham- Approximate Dimensions: 249.29 feet x 110.00 multiple hits for St Francis. Lou Balestriere and Danny Shneyder feet x 110.93 feet x 117.12 feet x 60.71 feet. St. Anthony 10, St. Sebastian 9 each racked up multiple hits for St. him out of it. It was not a pretty route to the Mediterranean as the flag- pion wrestler and the only sophomore Being more commonly known as: 321 Benson chapter in WHS football history.” ship of Anti-Submarine Warfare state champion wrestler, respectively. Place, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. St. Anthony ran off with the lead Michael. Pursuant to a municipal tax search dated June But the team got its act together on Group One. BOOKS AVAILABLE LOCALLY 25, 2018. late in the game. The game was tied St. Vincent 3, St. George 1 Subject to: 2018 3rd quarter taxes due 8/1/ at nine with St. Ants batting in the St. George came into the playoffs that rainy Oct. 19 at Recreation Field. Fifty years later … The Town Book Store has been re- 2018, $3,594.31 OPEN; ESTIMATED TAX BILL. Byrne scored touchdowns in the first With birthday No. 73 just around stocked with three copies of “Cov- Sewer: Account 5596 0, 1/1/2018-12/31/2018, bottom of the sixth when Jack flying high, having won 6 of its last 7 $60.31 OPEN PLUS PENALTY, $104.69 PAID. and fourth quarters and the defense the corner, another WHS football sea- ered Wooden Grandstands” and two Total Upset: ***Nine Hundred Twelve Thou- Kennedy rapped an RBI triple. Each games while securing the number one sand Sixty-Four and 68/100*** $912,064.68 to- team rack up 16 hits and went back seed. Longtime St. Bart’s veteran son looms, and another long winning of “100 Years of Blue Devil Foot- gether with lawful interest and costs. streak. The coach now is Jim DeSarno ball.” The first is a book about semi- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- and forth in the early innings. St. Frank Chupko was not fazed. Chupko Support Local Journalism tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and and his team brings a school-record pro baseball throughout New Jersey, expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Anthony scored three runs in the first limited heavy hitting St. George to money will be deposited into the Superior Court when Bobby Camisa tripled. St. five hits and one run over seven in- 37-game winning streak into this sea- with a feature on Westfield Merchants Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, son, which starts Sept. 7 at Linden. player-manager Robert Turner. The or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Sebastian tied things up at nine in the nings. Eddie Fernandez pitched a fine Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Watching films of the 1968 team latter is a history of Westfield High’s and extent of that person’s claim and asking for fourth inning on Varo Baboomian’s game for St. George, allowing three an order directing payment of the surplus money. solo homer. Steve Burton (3-3, runs and nine hits. Steve Pirella, Matt and the 2017 team shows two teams football dynasty, from 1897 through The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale that are both similar and different. No the 1996 season. Both sold out ear- will have information regarding the surplus, if 2RBI), Kennedy (3-4, 2 3B), Mike Hall and Lou Fraguas all had multiple any. starters on the ’68 team weighed over lier, but are again available for $25. There is a full legal description on file in the hits for St. Vincent. Union County Sheriff’s Office. SHERIFF’S SALE 200 pounds. That’s no longer the case AMERICAN LEGION UPDATE The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this with 220-plus pound linemen the norm Broad Street Park stunned sale for any length of time without further adver- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18002935 SHERIFF’S SALE tisement. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY these days. Both teams played hard- Whitehouse 6-4 with four runs in the Peter Corvelli CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18002675 Sheriff UNION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY nosed defense. The ’68 team ran the bottom of the seventh inning to cap- goleader.com/subscribe Attorney: DOCKET NO. F-045475-10 CHANCERY DIVISION ball 81 percent of the time for over ture the state American Legion tour- HILL WALLACK LLP Plaintiff:MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. UNION COUNTY 21 ROSZEL ROAD VS. DOCKET NO. F-026583-17 2,060 yards in nine games; 229 yards nament at Moody Park in Ewing. P.O. BOX 5226 Defendant: RICHARD K. ROGERS; PHYLLIS Plaintiff: HSBC BANK USA,NATIONAL AS- PRINCETON NEW JERSEY 08543-5226 W. EVANS; NOELLA ROGERS; NEW CEN- SOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR SHERIFF’S SALE (609) 924-0808 TURY FINANCIAL SERVICES STRUCTURRED ADJUSTABLE RATE MORT- SHERIFF’S SALE 4 T - 08/30, 09/06, 09/13 Sale Date: 09/26/2018 GAGE LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18002785 SHERIFF’S SALE & 09/20/18 Fee: $179.52 Writ of Execution: 06/06/2018 THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-7 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18002782 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution VS. CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18002922 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Defendant: BERNARD ARHAM; IRENE UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S SALE vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- ARHAM; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIS- DOCKET NO. F-023790-17 UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- TRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. DOCKET NO. F-030850-14 UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18002779 beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB VS. Plaintiff: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA- DOCKET NO. F-003318-18 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Sale Date: 09/05/2018 Defendant: THOMAS A. SAUMBENE; JAYME TION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL CHANCERY DIVISION ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Writ of Execution: 05/29/2018 SALLMBENE; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; STATE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF STRUCTURED TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AR- UNION COUNTY or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution OF NEW JERSEY ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II INC. GENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED DOCKET NO. F-034306-16 The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Sale Date: 09/19/2018 PRIME MORTGAGE TRUST, CERTIFICATES PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES Plaintiff: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND Ninety-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Twenty- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Writ of Execution: 06/28/2018 SERIES 2007-3 2005-W2 SOCIETY,FSB,D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, Four and 64/100*** $197,424.64. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution VS. VS. NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR Property to be sold is located in the TOWN- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Defendant: CARMEN CHICOLA; MR. Defendant: OTTO GRONING, SUSAN PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST SHIP of SCOTCH PLAINS, County of UNION, in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- CHICOLA, HUSBAND OF CARMEN CHICOLA; GRONING, UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS ASSO- VS. State of New Jersey. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- JEFFEREY R. CHICOLA; PNC BANK, NA- CIATES OF NEW JERSEY Defendant: CHAD KNUTSON AND LAURA Premises commonly known as: 2573 MADI- or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock TIONAL ASSOCIATION; STATE OF NEW JER- Sale Date: 09/26/2018 KNUTSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE; AND 21ST SON AVENUE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JER- The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- SEY Writ of Execution: 07/17/2018 MORTGAGE CORPORATION SEY 07076. Fifteen Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Six and ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Sale Date: 09/19/2018 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Sale Date: 09/19/2018 BEING KNOWN as LOT 29.04, BLOCK 6001 03/100*** $515,886.03. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Writ of Execution: 06/13/2018 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Writ of Execution: 05/29/2018 on the official Tax Map of the TOWNSHIP of The property to be sold is located in the munici- The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution SCOTCH PLAINS. pality of SCOTCH PLAINS in the County of Sixteen Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Nine to me directed I shall expose for sale by public ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Dimensions: 204.37 feet X 60.01 feet X 205.60 UNION and State of New Jersey. and 15/100*** $316,739.15. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- feet X 60.00 feet. Commonly known as 2229 SHAWNEE PATH, The property to be sold is located in the BOR- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Nearest Cross Street: Fanwood Avenue. SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY 07076. OUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE in the County of beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock For sale information, please visit Auction.com Tax LOT 21, BLOCK 9102. UNION, and the State of New Jersey. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- at www.auction.com or call (800) 280-2832, Dimensions of Lot 000.373 AC Tax Lot 7, Block 7.10 f/k/a Lot 7. Block 7.J. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash website is not affiliated with the sheriff’s office. Nearest Cross Street: HETFIELD AVENUE. Commonly known as 330 Linda Drive, or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Sixteen Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Nine and or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or *SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MU- Mountainside, New Jersey 07092. The judgment amount is: ***Two Million Six 02/100*** $316,459.02. The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred other charges, and any such taxes, charges, NICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: Fifty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Nine liens, insurance premiums or other advances ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, IN- 000.439 AC. Forty-Two and 47/100*** $2,699,842.47. Garwood, County of Union, State of New Jersey. and 92/100*** $354,529.92. made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested SURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER AD- Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the south- Commonly known as address: 1171 Lawrence PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 549 Commonly known as address: 704 Center parties are to conduct and rely upon their own VANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS erly side of Linda Drive, near the northerly side of Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Myrtle Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey 07027. Street, Garwood, New Jersey 07027. independent investigation to ascertain whether SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO Charles Street. Municipality: Town of Westfield. TAX LOT #: 4, BLOCK #: 307. Municipality: Borough of Garwood. or not any outstanding interest remain of record CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN The sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and Lot and Block: Lot 6.03, Block 303. APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 100 x 50. Lot and Block: Lot 11 (fka Lot 2), Block 605 (fka and/or have priority over the lien being fore- INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCER- assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and Approximate dimensions: 242 x 253 x 121 x NEAREST CROSS STREET: West Street. Block 81). closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. TAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTAND- other municipal assessments. The amount due 227 x 145 x 25 (IRREGULAR). SUBJECT TO ANY OPEN TAXES, WATER/ Approximate dimensions: 40.00 x 140.00. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the ING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/ can be obtained from the local taxing authority. Nearest cross street: Woods End Road. SEWER, MUNICIPAL OR TAX LIENS THAT Nearest cross street: Pine Street. Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be **To the best of this firm’s knowledge, the MAY BE DUE. **To the best of this firm’s knowledge, the return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall FORECLOSED AND, IF SO THE CURRENT subject to the limited lien priority of any Condo- property is not an affordable unit subject to the PRIOR MORTGAGES, JUDGMENTS, LIENS, property is not an affordable unit subject to the have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, AMOUNT DUE THEREON. minium/Homeowner Association liens which may Fair Housing Act.** ENCUMBRANCES: N/A Fair Housing Act.** the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. ESTIMATED QTR 3 TAXES $2867.33. exist. Total Upset: ***Two Million Seven Hundred Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Sixty Thou- Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Sixty-Four Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Three Thou- Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Twenty-Seven Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Twenty-Six Eighty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Twelve and sand Five Hundred Sixteen and 46/100*** Thousand Four Hundred Two and 32/100*** sand Six Hundred Sixteen and 76/100*** Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Three and 47/ Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Three and 34/ 44/100*** $2,782,412.44 together with lawful in- $360,516.46 together with lawful interest and $364,402.32 together with lawful interest and $203,616.76 together with lawful interest and 100*** $527,253.47 together with lawful interest 100*** $326,633.34 together with lawful interest terest and costs. costs. costs. costs. and costs. and costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. any. any. any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further advertisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 30, 2018 Page 13 Local High School Teams Gear Up for the Fall Season With a Number of Scrimmages

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times HEADING FOR A TD...Cranford Cougar running back Jamie Shriner heads for a TD during a scrimmage game with the CLASH OF THE COLORS...The Westfield Blue Devil girls soccer team and the Hunterdon Central Red Devils clash during Carteret Ramblers at Memorial Field in Cranford on August 24. The Cougars open at North Plainfield on September 7. a scrimmage game at Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield on August 25. The Blue Devils open at Summit on September 6. Union County Senior 50+ Wolf Preys on Francis; Advance to Championship CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 plate, going 3-for-3 with three RBI single over second base and McGuiness burned a single between first and sec- and a run scored. Jon Villegas rapped hooked an RBI single into left. ond then McGuiness lofted an RBI Softball League Playoffs: a double and a single and scored The Wolfmen upped their lead to 5- sac fly to center. Palmieri scored when once. Bryan Healy went 2-for-2, 0 in the third. Villegas slid a double to Eckert’s fly ball to right was dropped. Deegan Roofing 21, Linwood Inn 11 triple to put Roselle ahead in the 3rd the plate. Rob Stratton and Walt walked once and scored once. Mike left then McKenna looped the ball Down to their last chance, St. Leading the Roofers’ 30 hit attack inning. Chipping in with RBI hits Petrillo led the charge for JoeMax. McKenna doubled and scored twice, into mid-centerfield that landed into Francis attempted to get some offense were John Garced and Marty Marks were Pat Mooney, Ed Kushner, Jeff Contact Lens 15, Riverside Inn 14 Claire McGuiness had an RBI single who were both 4-for-4. Scott Mugele Baier, Gene Antonucci and Hector With two outs and nobody on in the and an RBI sacrifice fly, and Dave bottom of the 7th, the unthinkable Eckert tripled and scored once. Bialos happened. Contact Lens scored 7 runs helped his own cause with an RBI on 10 consecutive hits to upend Riv- single, while scoring twice. erside. CLV trailed by nine going into The other Fran men who singled the 6th. Scott Cohen’s 3-run bomb once were Paul Leso, Lou Messano, pulled the Lensman within six. Joe Mike Markowycz, Joe LoBrace, DeRosa’s missile throw from left held Frank Samuelian, Dan Margolis and Riverside in the top of the 7th. Then Ben LoBrace. the hit parade started. Ed Quinn and Once again both teams’ shortstops Brian Dayton singled, Matt Kasper showcased their defensive prowess tripled, and Peter Byer, Timmy Walsh, (for the most part). Eckert was in- Dan Righetti and Kerry Gelb all volved in seven putouts, which in- singled. Steve Wieczerak followed cluded a magnificent leaping snag of with a game tying single. Scott Cohen a line drive off the bat of Tom Letterio was then intentionally walked, set- and an alert scoop of a grounder off ting the stage for Dave Rothenberg, Bialos’ glove that he converted to a who drove the game winner over the putout. Messano was involved in eight right center fielder’s head. In this putouts, which included a pair of David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times heartbreaking loss, Riverside, with double plays. But he kept himself JUST BEATING HIM TO FIRST...St. Francis first baseman Kevin Coupe steps David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 25 hits, was led by Ross Pennise (5 very busy by chasing down several on first in the nick of time to get the putout on St. Wolfgang’s Joe Tilocca. AVOINING THE DP...Riverside Inn’s Mark Merriman, No. 12, beats the throw RBI), Tom Wolansky and Paul New- fading bloopers in shallow left and to Contact first baseman Dave Rothenberg to avoid a double play. ton each with 3 hits. center fields. the glove of the diving Joe LoBrace. going in the seventh. The first runner Contact wins Game 1. Wolfgang second baseman John After a ruling that the ball hit the reached on a throwing error and went 3-for-4, including a home run Munoz. Bill Dugan made several nice Roselle Legion 24, Garwood Metal Veglia robbed Samuelian of a hit with a ground, a bit of a discussion took Kozlowski tapped a single to right but and double. Doug Fischer, Kevin fielding plays. Garwood played a solid 12 nice scoop that he converted to a force place but the call remained and run- Bialos got the final three batters out. Spellman, Joe DiFabio and Tom defensive game but could not keep up Gene Antonucci had a perfect five- out in the fourth inning and Palmieri in ners were on second and third. Healy St. Wolfgang 302 102 0 8 Baldowski also had three hits each. with the Roselle offense. hit night. Eddie Rodriguez, Joe right field pulled off a double play after drew the game’s only walk then St. Francis 001 000 0 1 For the Tap House, Joe Sarica and Jim Roselle takes a one game lead in the Caliguari, Bill Dugan, Hector Munoz catching a liner then gunning down the Palmieri slashed a two-run single to Sydlo had three hits apiece. Joe best of 3 semifinal series. and Ed Lubas each contributed base runner heading to third also in the fourth right-center. Support Local Journalism Menza, Mac Kowaleski and Shawn Deegan Roofing 14, JoeMax hits and RBI. Winning pitcher Rich inning. But the play that created the After Lo, who reached base on an Smith added two hits each. Telecom 12 Vella had two hits and was helped most grins was when St. Francis right error in the third, the Frans plated Deegan won series 2-0 to move on JoeMax Telecom scored six runs in defensively by Ralph Genova in the fielder Ray Lo snared Brian Weber’s their only run when he later scored on to the A Division finals. the top of the first, only to be outdone outfield. Garwood, after leading the long fly ball then finished it up with a a throwing error. But the Wolfpack JoeMax Telecom 14, Phenomenal by Deegan Roofing plating eight runs contest after two frames, 6-5, just could backward roll. scored once in the fourth when Eckert Boyz 8 in the bottom of the frame in Game 1. not keep up with the Legion’s bats. Wolfgang showed its teeth early with hammered a leadoff triple and scored JoeMax scored six in the first and Deegan’s Joe DiFabio whacked three Roselle Legion wins series 2-0. three runs in the top of the first inning. on Veglia’s RBI single to right-center. took a 14-4 lead into the final frame. triples and had 5 RBI. Farlan Alusik Linda’s Driftwood 2 24, Conair 15 McKenna reached on a force out at St. Wolfgang increased its lead to This day was all about Mike McKenna also had three hits. The exciting game Willie Shumate sparked the Linda’s second then Healy lashed a single to 8-1 with a pair of runs in the sixth. and the outfield. He had three great included many close plays and run- attack with a home run and a triple. right. Bialos looped an RBI single into Bialos reached on a force out, Palmieri goleader.com/subscribe catches and hit four doubles. ners being thrown out at second and at Linda’s Driftwood wins series 2-1. right-center, Palmieri directed an RBI JoeMax wins series 2-0 to move on PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE to the A Division finals. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Bad Brains 14, AJ Jersey 12 TOWN OF WESTFIELD ceed one-half of the total habitable floor TOWN OF WESTFIELD SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY duly taxed in the sum of $1,463.21. An BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT area of the building; Applicant seeks per- In a game called after 5 ½ innings ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT UNION COUNTY exact redemption amount must be ob- 425 EAST BROAD STREET mission to use more than one-half of the due to darkness, AJ seized a quick 8- CHANCERY DIVISION tained from the municipal tax collector; WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY total habitable floor area of the building for PUBLIC MEETING and residential dwelling units. run lead but BB answered emphati- DOCKET NO. F-003916-18 The Board of Adjustment of the Town of In compliance with the provisions of the IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the 5. Section 11.2E5 permits a building cally. Leading the way for Bad Brains FILE NO. 51333-688 Westfield, New Jersey will meet on New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law, no- 22nd day of October, 2018, during normal with a front set back of 40 feet; the current Wednesday, September 12, 2018 in the were Jose Cortes going 3-for-3 (2 tice is hereby given that Warby Parker CIVIL ACTION office hours, at the office of the Tax Collec- building set back is 34.1 feet; Applicant Council Chambers at the Municipal Build- triples, 1 double and 4 RBI), Diego Retail, Inc. (“Applicant”), shall apply to the ORDER SETTING TIME, PLACE AND tor of the Town of Westfield, 425 East seeks permission for a building set back of ing, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Town of Westfield Zoning Board of Adjust- AMOUNT OF REDEMPTION Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, be 13.5 feet. Elliot 3 hits (3B, 2B, 3RBI) and Keith Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider ment (“Board”) at a meeting of the Board at and the same is hereby fixed as the time 6. Section 17.02B2 requires 104 parking McDede (3 hits). Ramon Martinez CFT SERVICES, LLC AS CUS- the following appeal for variance relief a public hearing on Wednesday, Septem- and place for the redemption of the said spots for the proposed building and uses; TODIAN FOR PHOENIX from the requirements of Westfield Land (3B) and Mike Ju each added 2 hits. ber 12, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal lands as described in the complaint and there are currently 42 parking spots for the FUNDING, INC.; Use Ordinance. Bad Brains wins series 2-0 to move Building, Council Chambers, 425 East making up the premises concerning which existing building; Applicant seeks permis- PLAINTIFF(S) VS. MARYANN C.F.G.R., LLC (the “Applicant”) located Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, to the complaint is filed, and that thereupon sion to have 42 parking spots for the pro- on to the C Division finals. MCCLOSKEY, INDIVIDUALLY at 912 Bailey Court, Westfield, New Jersey request a “d(1)” or “use” variance, a “c” or the defendant who redeems shall be en- posed building. Roselle Legion 12, Garwood Metal 4 AND AS ADMINISTRATRIX seeks permission to change the use of the “bulk” variance, and preliminary and final titled to the certificate of tax sale duly 7. Section 17.02C5c requires parking OF THE ESTATE OF MARIE commercial office building currently exist- The Legion were led by Dave major site plan approval. endorsed for cancellation; and aisles to be 24 feet wide; Applicant seeks ELIZABETH MCCLOSKEY, ing on the property located at 214 Grove Wayman who launched a booming Specifically, the Applicant is seeking a IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that in de- permission to have parking aisles that are DECEASED; JOHN DOE, Street, Westfield, New Jersey (also known d(1) variance from Section 11.25A of the fault of the said defendants paying to the 21.5 feet wide. HUSBAND OF MARYANN as Block 4803, Lot 2 on the Tax Maps for PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Westfield Land Development Or- Tax Collector of the Town of Westfield, and 8. Section 17.03B4 prohibits parking in MCCLOSKEY, SAID NAME the Town of Westfield) to residential apart- dinance (“LDO”) to permit optometry ser- the plaintiff, the said sum, interest and the side yards of the property; Applicant TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS JOHN DOE BEING FICTI- ments. The Applicant also seeks permis- vices to be provided on the first floor in costs aforesaid, the said defendants stand seeks permission to have parking spaces PLANNING BOARD TIOUS; KEVIN MCCLOSKEY; sion to construct a two floor addition to conjunction with the permitted use of retail absolutely debarred and foreclosed of and in the side yards. BRIAN MCCLOSKEY; each side of the front of the building for NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the sales of eyewear, as medical offices are from all right and equity of redemption on, 9. Section 17.03C5 prohibits parking in DEFENDANT(S) apartment use. The property is located in Planning Board of the Township of Scotch not permitted on the first floor in the Central in and to said lands and premises and the front yard setback area of the property; the O-1 Office District zone; mixed use Plains will hold a public hearing on Sep- Business District Zone (“CBD”); and a (c) THIS MATTER being opened to the court every part thereof, and the plaintiff shall Applicant seeks permission to have park- buildings are permitted provided that resi- tember 12, 2018, at 7:30 pm., at the variance or waiver from sections 17.02.B.5. by Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, Mintz, have an absolute and indefeasible interest ing spaces within the front yard setback dential use does not exceed one-half of Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, First and C.5.A. of the LDO as the Applicant is Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, A Professional Cor- of inheritance in fee simple, to said lands area. the habitable floor space and is not located Floor Council Chambers to consider the not providing any on-site, off-street park- poration, Attorneys for Plaintiff, and it ap- and premises. Anything to the contrary 10. Section 17.05C requires a set back on the first floor of the building. adoption of a Master Plan Re-examination ing, whereas 12 parking spaces are re- pearing that default has been entered notwithstanding, redemption shall be per- of 10 feet for parking spots from the prop- The Application requires use variance Report as contemplated under the Munici- quired. No on-site parking was provided against the defendants, MARYANN mitted up until the entry of final judgment erty line abutting a residential zone; Appli- relief pertinent to the following requirements pal Land Use Law N.J.S.A 40:55D-89 to on this Lot for the prior retail sales use. McCLOSKEY, Individually and as Admin- including the whole of the last date upon cant seeks permission for a set back of of the Westfield Land Use Ordinance: address the rezoning of certain parcels as Nevertheless, the Applicant is requesting istratrix of the Estate of Marie Elizabeth which judgment is entered; and less than 10 feet for parking spots along 1. Section 11.22A.3 permits residential part of the Township’s affordable housing a variance/waiver from the parking re- McCloskey, Deceased; JOHN DOE, Hus- IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if the the property line abutting a residential zone. uses on the second and third floor of mixed compliance as specifically referenced in quirements in the CBD district pursuant to band of Maryann McCloskey, said name addresses of the defendants are not known, 11. Section 11.22E.4 requires a lot depth use buildings; Applicant seeks permission the Settlement Agreement from an action 17.02.G.2. The Applicant also seeks pre- John Doe being fictitious; KEVIN a copy of this Order or Notice thereof di- of 150 feet. Applicant seeks permission to to have a residential use on the first and in the Union County Superior Court en- liminary and final major site plan approval. McCLOSKEY; BRIAN McCLOSKEY; that rected to such defendants shall be pub- continue with the existing lot depth of 149.82 second floor of the building. titled “In the Matter of the Township of The property in question is located at plaintiff has produced before this court tax lished in the Westfield Leader, a newspa- feet. 2. Section 23.03B2a(iv)(a) requires not Scotch Plains” bearing Docket No. UNN- 126 Central Avenue, Suite 1-A, also known sale certificate #15-00062, certified to be a per circulating in Union County, at least one 12. Section 16.04 does not permit a sign more than 20% of COAH affordable hous- L-2407-15. The Township proposes, as as Block 3116, Lot 9, on the Tax Map of the true copy, which certificate is dated De- time, not less than ten days prior to the date for multi-family dwellings in an O-1 zone; ing apartments to be one bedroom apart- noted in the Harbor Consultants Report, to Town of Westfield and is located in the cember 11, 2015, and is of record in the fixed for redemption by this Order; and Applicant seeks permission for a single ments. Applicant seeks permission to have rezone properties commonly referred to CBD Zone. Union County Clerk’s Office on February IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy sign. more than 20% of the COAH affordable as the North Avenue Site (Block 8301, Lots Please take further notice that this appli- 10, 2016, in Book 14047 of Mortgages, of this Order or a Notice thereof be served The Applicant also seeks approval of housing apartments to be one bedroom 5 & 7), and the Amberg Site (Block 13501, cation includes a request for any and all page 977, as instrument #617662, which upon the defendants, whose addresses any and all other variance relief from the apartments. Lot 21.01) to permit the construction of an necessary variances, design waivers and/ covers Block 5001, Lot 13. By assignment are known, by mailing to each of them such Westfield Zoning Ordinances not indicated The Application requires bulk variance inclusionary development of residential or exceptions or other relief requested or dated May 12, 2017, said tax sale certifi- a copy or notice not later than ten days above that may be determined necessary relief pertinent to the following require- housing of which a percentage will be required by the Board. cate was assigned to plaintiff, which as- prior to the date fixed for redemption of the during the course of the public hearings. If ments of the Westfield Land Use Ordi- reserved for, and affordable to, low and Any person or persons affected by this signment was recorded in the Union County lands and premises by this Order; and the matter is not concluded on that date, nance: moderate-income households subject to application may have an opportunity to be Clerk’s Office on June 6, 2017, in book IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy additional public hearing dates may be 1. Section 11.22G1 requires each dwell- certain conditions and obligations and heard at the public hearing in this matter at 1435 of assignments, page 163. Said cer- of this Order be delivered to the Tax Col- ordered and scheduled. This notice is sent ing unit have a minimum of 750 square dedicate certain areas as permanent open which time you may appear either in per- tificate, and its assignment, have been lector of the Town of Westfield, and that to you on behalf of the Applicant by order feet; Applicant seeks permission to have 2 space. The noted Harbor Consultants son, by agent, or attorney and present marked Exhibit P-1 on the part of the said Tax Collector of the Town of Westfield of the Board. residential dwelling units with less than Master Plan Reexamination Report is avail- comments which you may have regarding plaintiff. More than two years have elapsed certify to this Court whether the premises Any interested party may appear at the 750 square feet. able for public inspection through the Town- this application. since the sale of said lands by the Town of were or were not redeemed from the hearing, either in person, or by their attor- 2. Section 11.22E8 permits a maximum ship Clerk’s or Planning Board/Land Use All documents relating to this application Westfield, and the lands have not been plaintiff’s tax sale certificate in accordance ney, and be given an opportunity to be building height of two habitable floors and Secretary’s offices located within the Mu- may be inspected by the public between redeemed from the tax sale; that plaintiff with the terms of this Order. heard with respect to this application. not more than 30 feet in height; Applicant nicipal Building at the address noted above, the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the has produced before this court its Certifi- Katherine Dupuis, P.J.Ch. Documentation of the above is on file in seeks permission to continue with the pres- during normal business hours. The Plan- Zoning and Planning Office, 959 North cation showing that there is due on said tax Respectfully Recommended the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North ently existing building height of 39 feet, 6 ning Board will consider the Reexamina- Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey sale certificate, together with subsequent R.1:34-6 OFFICE OF FORECLOSURE Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and inches. tion Report at the noted time and place, 07090. taxes and interest, the sum of $33,694.27 KEITH A. BONCHI, ESQUIRE may be seen Monday through Friday, 8:30 3. Section 11.22E10 permits a maxi- with such other relief as the Planning Board BY: Philip J. Morin III, Esq. as of July 15, 2018; and KAB 032321983 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. mum of all improvement coverage of 50 may deem appropriate under these cir- Law Offices of Philip J. Morin III LLC IT IS on this 21st day of August, 2018, GOLDENBERG, MACKLER, SAYEGH, Lindabury, McCormick, percent of the total lot size; all improve- cumstances. All interested persons may 20 West Holly Street ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the MINTZ, PFEFFER, BONCHI & GILL Estabrook & Cooper ments currently cover 60.5 percent of the be present and be heard at said hearing in P.O. Box 31 amount required to redeem the premises A Professional Corporation 53 Cardinal Drive, lot size; Applicant seeks permission to accordance with the rules of the Planning Cranford, New Jersey 07016 referred to in the aforementioned tax sale 660 New Road, First Floor P.O. Box 2369 have 73.3 percent coverage of the lot size. Board. 908-451-4995 certificate is the sum of $33,694.27, which Northfield, New Jersey 08225 Westfield, NJ 07091 4. Section 11.22G2 permits residential Shannon Rapant Attorneys for Applicant includes the amount due on said tax sale (609) 646-0222 Tel. (908) 233-6800 uses on the second and third floor pro- Land Use Secretary Warby Parker Retail, Inc. certificate, subsequent taxes and interest Attorneys for Plaintiff Attorneys for Applicant vided that the residential uses do not ex- 1 T - 8/30/18, The Times Fee: $40.29 1 T - 8/30/18, The Leader Fee: $56.61 as of July 15, 2018, together with costs 1 T - 8/30/18, The Leader Fee: $112.20 1 T - 8/30/18, The Leader Fee: $113.73 Page 14 Thursday, August 30, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WESTFIELD Municipal Court, for $250. Golden Monday, August 13, Abbey was processed and released on a sum- Elizabeth Man Killed Wife, Kiggundu, 27, of South Plainfield mons. He was released on his own was arrested on an outstanding war- recognizance on all outstanding warrant from Westfield Municipal Court rants. Left Body at Chatham Home in the amount of $2,000. He was checkbook and wrote checks in the Plainfield Municipal Court pursuant Saturday, August 18, Peter Bailey, picked up at the Newark Police De- amount of $4,216.05. to a police investigation. He was pro- 60, of Newark was arrested at the COUNTY — A Union County jury members who took to social media to partment, transported to Westfield Tuesday, August 14, Matthew cessed and released after posting $250 Essex County jail on an outstanding has convicted an Elizabeth man of urge citizens to help find her, and police headquarters and processed. Charlton, Jr., 22, of Mountainside cash bail. warrant from Westfield Municipal killing his wife in the home they shared Rivas himself, who went on camera Unable to post bail, Kiggundu was was arrested on an outstanding war- Thursday, August 16, Lamont Hines, Court in the amount of $500. He was with their young child, dumping her for media interviews to plead for as- transported to the Union County jail. rant from Westfield Municipal Court 54, of Newark was arrested on an unable to post bail, processed and body in an abandoned home 10 miles sistance from the public before ulti- Tuesday, August 14, a resident of in the amount of $1,000. Charlton outstanding traffic warrant out of turned over to the Union County jail. away, and repeatedly lying to investi- mately confessing to police that he the 400 block of Cumberland Street surrendered himself and posted bail. Westfield Municipal Court, in the Saturday, August 18, Michael gators about what took place as they killed her. reported being the victim of fraud. Tuesday, August 14, Matthew amount of $939, pursuant to a prisoner Marroquin, 21, of North Plainfield worked to solve the crime. A joint investigation by the Union The victim claimed to have paid Woods, 35, of Westfield was arrested pickup at the Plainfield Police Depart- was arrested and charged with pos- After jury deliberations taking place County Homicide Task Force, Eliza- $1,498.54 to PSE&G, and after mak- on an outstanding warrant from ment. He was transported to Westfield session of a controlled dangerous over the course of four days and a trial beth Police Department and New Jer- ing the payment contacted the utility, Plainfield Municipal Court in the police headquarters, where he was substance, pursuant to a motor ve- before state Superior Court Judge sey State Police Missing Persons Unit which advised that PSE&G had not amount of $333. He was processed processed and committed to the Union hicle stop. He was processed and Robert Kirsch that lasted more than a led to Rivas being identified as a contacted the victim. and unable to post bail. Woods was County jail in lieu of bail. Authorities released on a summons. month, 43-year-old Abayuba Rivas suspect in the case, and he was subse- Tuesday, August 14, a resident of turned over to the Plainfield Police also learned he had a detainer, in the FANWOOD was found not guilty of murder, but quently arrested and held on $2 mil- the 700 block of Hanford Place re- Department. amount of $900, out of Greenwich Saturday, August 25, Gregory Jamar, guilty of first-degree aggravated man- lion bail. With duct tape binding her ported being the victim of fraud. The Wednesday, August 15, Fedelman Township Municipal Court. 66, of Plainfield was arrested on active slaughter, second-degree endanger- hands and covering her eyes and victim stated that an unknown sus- Acosta, 23, of Westfield was arrested Thursday, August 16, Nestor warrants out of Springfield, Plainfield ing the welfare of a child, second- mouth, Ms. Garzon’s body was re- pect gained access to the victim’s on an outstanding warrant from Gochez, 39, of Jersey City was ar- and Piscataway Municipal Courts, degree desecration of human remains, covered from the vacant home ap- rested on an outstanding traffic war- pursuant to a motor vehicle stop at two related weapons offenses, and proximately three weeks after she had rant out of Linden, in the amount of North and Elm Avenues for a motor three counts of hindering apprehen- been reported missing; an autopsy $500, pursuant to a motor vehicle vehicle violation. A check of the driver sion, according to the Union County conducted by the Union County Medi- stop and police investigation. He was revealed the warrants. Jamar was pro- Prosecutor’s Office. cal Examiner’s Office revealed her processed and released after posting cessed and released by all three courts. According to the prosecutor’s of- cause of death as asphyxiation, with the full bail amount. CRANFORD fice, on Sunday, February 23, 2014, blunt-force trauma contributing, ac- Thursday, August 16, Desire Sunday, August 19, Quentin Padilla, Rivas killed 32-year-old Karla Jose cording to the prosecutor’s office. Counts, 27, of Plainfield was arrested 25, of Clark was arrested and charged Villagra Garzon, then stuffed her body Also assisting in the investigation on multiple outstanding traffic war- with possession of prescription leg- inside a suitcase and drove to a vacant were the Union County Sheriff’s Of- rants out of South Plainfield, totaling end drugs and possession of drug residence on Southern Boulevard in fice, Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, $1,241, pursuant to a motor vehicle paraphernalia after police units were Chatham Township, where he left her Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, stop and police investigation. Counts dispatched to the area of North Av- on a mattress in the basement, ac- Chatham Township Police Depart- was processed and released on recog- enue West and North Union Avenue cording to Union County Assistant ment and Chatham Township Volun- nizance as per South Plainfield Mu- for a traffic accident. Following an Prosecutor Caroline Lawlor, who teer Fire Department. nicipal Court. investigation at the scene, one of the prosecuted the case. Rivas reported Rivas had his bail revoked follow- Saturday, August 18, Johnathon drivers, Padilla, was arrested for sus- Garzon missing the next morning, ing the verdict Monday and was taken Golden, 22, of Newark was arrested pected prescription legend drugs lo- telling authorities at the time that she into custody pending a sentencing on charges of possession of a con- cated inside the vehicle. He was pro- had gone out the night before but hearing scheduled to take place on trolled dangerous substance, posses- cessed and provided with a state Su- never returned, Ms. Lawlor said. A Friday, September 28, at 2 p.m., be- sion of a controlled dangerous sub- perior Court appearance date. In ad- city-wide search for Ms. Garzon en- fore State Superior Court Judge stance with intent to distribute and dition, he was issued motor vehicle sued, boosted by friends and family Kirsch in Elizabeth. possession of drug paraphernalia, summonses for careless driving and pursuant to a motor vehicle stop. He possession of a controlled dangerous Next Notary Training was transported to police headquar- substance in a motor vehicle. ters, where it was discovered he had Monday, August 20, Robinson warrants from Irvington Municipal Alvarez, 38, of West Caldwell was Seminar on Sept. 14 Court, for $681; Glen Ridge Munici- arrested and charged with possession pal Court, for $600; Orange Munici- of a hypodermic syringe following a COUNTY – Union County Clerk requirements and responsibilities en- pal Court, for $360, and Fairfield motor vehicle stop on North Avenue Joanne Rajoppi has announced that a abling you to perform your function East near the Garden State Parkway limited number of seats are available as a notary public with confidence SEIU Endorses 137 Exchange for a seatbelt viola- for the next notary training seminar and skill,” said Ms. Rajoppi. FAITHFUL GARDENER...Garden Club of Westfield member Irene Ilaria takes tion. Alvarez, a passenger in the ve- for New Jersey notaries public at the Ms. Rajoppi will make opening her turn, rain or shine, at caring for the planters in the center of town. Members Tom Malinowski hicle, was charged with possession of John H. Stamler Police Academy at remarks for the seminar and review choose plants, install them and take care of them every year. New members are hypodermic syringes located inside 1776 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains the application process. Union County always welcome. The club’s 2018-2019 season will begin on Tuesday, September For Congress In 7th the vehicle. Alvarez was processed on Friday, September 14, from 9:30 Surrogate James LaCorte will present 11, with a program at the Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Avenue, Summit. NEWARK – 32BJ, one of the fast- and provided with a Municipal Court to 11:30 a.m. the legal aspects of the functions of The meeting will begin at noon with light refreshments, followed by the program est-growing unions in New Jersey appearance date. In addition, the “The course encompasses all as- notaries public. at 1 p.m. All are welcome. with 13,000 members, has announced driver was issued a motor vehicle pects of being a notary public includ- To register, use the form on the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE its endorsement of Democratic can- summons for a seatbelt violation. ing the application process and legal County Clerk’s website, ucnj.org/ didate Tom Malinowski in his run for county-clerk. Space is limited to the BOROUGH OF GARWOOD the state’s 7th Congressional District. Walmart and Sam’s Club Stores first 50 registrants. A registration fee ORDINANCE NO. 18-23 The District includes all of Hunterdon of $5 includes a light breakfast and is AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE I (TRAFFIC AND PARKING) AND County, and parts of Essex, Morris, Raise Money for CSH Foundation required in advance to secure regis- ARTICLE XIV (RESIDENT PREFERENTIAL PERMIT PARKING) IN CHAP- Somerset, Union, and Warren coun- tration. TER 21 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) TO ESTABLISH RESIDENT PREFER- ENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ON MYRTLE AVENUE AND SPRUCE AV- ties. MOUNTAINSIDE – Local was raised in 2017 across 41 stores in Attendees should note that the busi- ENUE NEAR THE GARWOOD SPORTS AND RECREATION COMPLEX. “Our endorsement committee, com- Walmart and Sam’s Club stores are the New Jersey market. On a national ness casual dress code at the John J. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Garwood prised of local members, met with once again joining forces to raise level, Walmart and Sam’s Club are Stamler Police Academy is strictly Section 1. Article I (Traffic and Parking) in Chapter 21 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Code Tom and were impressed with his money for Children’s Specialized closing in on the $1 billion fundraising enforced. Jeans and sneakers are not of the Borough of Garwood is hereby amended by enacting § 21-1.2 (Resident Preferen- commitment to fighting for a $15 Hospital Foundation during the an- mark for CMN Hospitals in the U.S. permitted, and men must wear shirts tial Permit Parking) to read as follows: federal minimum wage, safeguarding nual Children’s Miracle Network and Canada. with collars. § 21-1.2 Resident Preferential Permit Parking. No person shall park any vehicle, other than one displaying a residential parking permit union rights and supporting immi- Hospitals fundraising campaign. Customers and members can help For more information about all pro- issued in accordance with § 21-31 et seq., on the following streets between the hours of grant communities and working fami- From August 27 to September 30, spread the word about the campaign grams and services of the Union 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays: lies,” said Kevin Brown, vice-presi- customers and members can donate via social media using the hashtag County Clerk visit ucnj.org/county- Name of Street Side Location dent and New Jersey state director of $1 or more when they check out at HelpKidsLiveBetter. clerk or call (908) 572-4787. Myrtle Avenue Both Between Oak Street and the Garwood Sports and 32BJ SEIU. “32BJ members are com- any participating Walmart or Sam’s Recreation Complex mitted to turning out to help elect Club stores. Associates also fundraise Spruce Avenue Both Between Oak Street and the Garwood Sports and Recreation Complex Tom as a friend of labor and working in other creative ways including bake More Than 50 Animals people who will push for sensible sales, in-store contests and family Section 2. Article XIV (Resident Permit Parking) in Chapter 21 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Code of the Borough of Garwood is hereby amended by amending § 21-31 laws that will strengthen our commu- events. (Findings), § 21-32 (Criteria for determination of finding), and § 21-37 (Schedule of nities. Tom understands that fighting “The compassion shown by associ- Rescued In Cruelty Cases Resident Preferential Parking Zones) to read as follows: for a better quality of life should top ates and customers of Walmart and § 21-31. Findings. priority, and unions help ensure Sam’s Club is inspiring,” says Keely COUNTY — More than 50 ani- ing it serious bodily injury, six counts The Mayor and Council finds that it is appropriate to designate certain residential progress, and he has stood up against Davenport, assistant director at mals have been rescued from unsafe of fourth-degree failure to provide streets, or portions thereof, as resident preferential parking zones for residents adjacent racism and Anti-Semitism” Children’s Specialized Hospital and unsanitary living conditions as a necessary care to an animal, and four thereto, in which zones automobiles displaying a permit or other authorized indicia may result of a pair of independent animal be exempt from parking prohibitions or restrictions otherwise posted, marked or noticed. Mr. Malinowski said he was grate- Foundation. “On behalf of Children’s counts of animal neglect, a disorderly Each resident preferential parking zone herein designated is so determined upon findings ful to have the backing of 32BJ SEIU. Specialized Hospital, we are so grate- cruelty investigations that took place persons offense. Charges remain that such zone is required to enhance or protect the quality of life in the areas of the zone “I am very honored to have the ful for the dedication of these won- in Elizabeth during the last month, pending in the second case. threatened by noise, traffic hazards, environmental pollution or devaluation of real support of 32BJ members,” Mr. derful community members to our Union County Prosecutor’s Office On July 24, the prosecutor’s office property resulting from vehicular traffic, that each such zone is necessary to provide Investigations Supervisor John reasonably available and convenient parking for the benefit of the adjacent residents and Malinowski said. “Workers’ rights are mission so that we may continue to received a referral from the Elizabeth that each proposed zone is desirable to encourage the use of carpooling and to under attack, and the current Repub- help improve kids’ lives.” Esmerado announced last week. Police Department after an Elizabeth encourage the use of mass transit. lican leadership is complicit. As a To date, Walmart and Sam’s Club As a result of the first investigation, Health Department inspector had § 21-32. Criteria for determination of finding. long-time advocate for working fami- associates helped to raise over $3 defendant Rosa Montero of Eliza- noticed two dogs being kept in un- The findings referred to in § 21-31 are based upon the following criteria established to lies and labor, I want to ensure New million benefiting children and fami- beth has been charged with three sanitary conditions inside crates on the satisfaction of the Mayor and Council: Jerseyans aren’t cheated out of the lies treated at Children’s Specialized counts of third-degree failure to pro- Montero’s property, according to A. That “commuter vehicles,” defined as those vehicles operated by persons whose vide necessary care to an animal, caus- destinations are to nonresidential areas, or “recreation center bound vehicles”, defined wages and benefits they deserve.” Hospital, of which, over $329,000 Union County Assistant Prosecutor as those vehicles operated by persons whose destinations are to the Garwood Sports and Patricia Cronin and Prosecutor’s Of- Recreation Complex, do or may substantially and regularly interfere with the use of the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE fice Detective Vito Colacitti, the majority of available public street parking spaces by adjacent residents. TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD NOTICE OF LIEN SALE OF PROPERTY newly assigned leaders of the hu- B. That the interference by the commuter vehicles or recreation center bound vehicles FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER MUNICIPAL CHARGES referred to in Subsection A occurs at regular and significant daily or weekly intervals. mane animal treatment subsection of C. That a substantial portion of the residents adjacent to the proposed zone desire, Notice is hereby given that I, Mary L. Testori, Tax Collector for the Township of Cranford in the County of Union, State of New Jersey, the Prosecutor’s Office’s Special agree or request establishment of such resident preferential parking zones. will on September 12, 2018 at 10:00am, in the Mayor and Council Chambers at the Township of Cranford Municipal building, 8 Springfield Prosecutions Unit. D. That a shortage of reasonably available and convenient residential-related parking Ave, Cranford, New Jersey, expose for sale and sell the tracts and parcels of land hereinafter specified for unpaid taxes and or other A total of 13 dogs were recovered spaces exists in the area of the proposed zones. municipal charges due, pursuant to the authority of Revised Statutes of New Jersey Title 54:5-19 et seq. Said land will be struck off and E. That no alternative solution is feasible or practical. sold to such persons as will purchase the same subject to redemption at the lowest rate of interest, but in no such case in excess of from the home, several suffering from eighteen (18) percent per annum. CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK, BANK CHECK, OR MONEY ORDER, will be accepted as payment for serious skin problems, hair loss, and § 21-37. Schedule of Resident Preferential Parking Zones. said parcels on the day of the sale. The payment for the sale shall be made before the conclusion of the sale; otherwise the property In accordance with the provisions of § 21-34, the following portions of streets and matting so severe that several of the will be resold. Payment of the amount due on any parcel may be made at any time before the sale, together with all interest and costs roadways of the Borough of Garwood are designated as resident preferential parking animals’ limbs were rendered use- incurred up to the time of payment by CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK, BANK CHECK, OR MONEY ORDER, whereupon the impending sale zones: thereof will be canceled. less, Ms. Cronin said. The two dogs Street Side Location Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11 et seq.) the Water Pollution left outdoors in the crates also were Anchor Place Both Between North Avenue and Second Avenue Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10a-1 et seq.), and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1k-6 et seq.) In addition, the municipality is missing several teeth, and required Cedar Street Both Between North Avenue and Fourth Avenue precluded from issuing a tax sale Certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner dozens more to be removed. The res- Center Street Both Between Willow Avenue and Spruce Avenue or operator of the site. Parcels are to be sold subject to roll back taxes under the Farmland Assessment Act of 1954, improvement East Street Both Between South Avenue and Spruce Avenue assessment installments not yet due, and added or omitted assessments for improvements as provided by N.J.S.A. 54:1-63.2 and 54:4- cued dogs were groomed and received Fifth Avenue Both Entire length 63.3.1. Pursuant to the Soldiers and Sailors Civil relief Act. (N.J.S.A. 38—:23-C18), this provision applies to the collection of taxes or medical treatment and temporary shel- Fourth Avenue Both Between Cedar Street and the eastern terminus assessments and provides certain unique relief to those qualifying individuals. If any owner is an active service man, please call the ter from Cranford-based Traveling Fourth Avenue Both Between Walnut Street and Maple Street Tax Collector at 908-709-7229. The names shown are as they appear in the most recent tax duplicate and do not necessarily mean that Paws Animal Rescue, Puppy Love Myrtle Avenue Both Between West Street and the Garwood Sports & the parties are the current owners of the property. Recreation Complex Pet Rescue in Roselle Park, and St. BLOCK LOT QUALIFIER OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION AMOUNT TYPE North Maple Street Both Between North Avenue and Fourth Avenue Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in 119 10 WOLF: FLORENCE 21 RUTGERS RD 14,321.29 T North Oak Street Both Between Fourth Avenue and Fifth Avenue 130 40 MORIN: ROBERTA 110 MAKATOM DR 18,415.14 TS Madison. North Oak Street Both Between North Avenue and Fourth Avenue 134 12 THOMAS: CONSTANCE DRIMONES 707 GALLOWS HILL RD 3,447.63 TS In an independent investigation Second Avenue Both Between the Cranford border and North Maple Street 148 19 THE KOPF FAMILY TRUST 10 ARNET PL 10,465.01 T South Oak Street Both Between South Avenue and Spruce Avenue initiated by tips received through so- 164 5 HANNON: MARIA S 505 SPRINGFIELD AVE 23,169.14 T Spruce Avenue Both Between Maple Street and the Garwood Sports & cial media, a total of 39 dogs and a 192 5 S&P CRANFORD HOLDINGS LLC 18-20 UNION AVE N 6,083.28 T Recreation Complex 200 37 BUONTEMPO: RICHARD & MARGARET 4 CRESCENT PL 17,927.09 T similar number of cats were rescued Third Avenue Both Between the Cranford border and North Maple Street 203 4 HARRIAT-GRANT, ELAINE 614 RIVERSIDE DR 17,833.06 TS from a home on the 600 block of Walnut Street Both Between Second Avenue and Fourth Avenue 203 21 FIORE: ANDREW, TANIA 87 GLENWOOD RD 219.58 S West Street Both Between South Avenue and Spruce Avenue Chetwood Street in Elizabeth on Au- 219 3 DAIDONE: ANITA 6 FRANKLIN AVE 8,906.23 TS Willow Avenue Both Between West Street and Oak Street gust 17. Many of the animals, ranging 225 4 PROVIDENCE GROUP LLC 401 CENTRAL AVE 335.63 T Winslow Place Both Between North Avenue and Second Avenue 234 13 KELLY: ANNE B 333 MANOR AVE 10,195.68 T in age from newborns to seniors, had Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby 267 3 RYDER: FRANCES ESTATE 208 ORANGE AVE 13,166.70 TS never received any veterinary ser- repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. 294 18 NEUHAUS: ROBERT K & BONNIE 100 BIRCHWOOD AVE 264.55 S vices during the course of their lives, Section 4. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this 318 33 MC CARTHY: TERENCE J & PATRICIA 41 JOHN ST 239.77 S and they were placed into the care of Ordinance shall be declared invalid for any reason whatsoever, such decision shall not 320 9 WOLFE: JAMES & SHIRLEY 16 ELIZABETH AVE 173.82 S affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance, which shall continue in full force and effect, 333 2 HORAN LUMBER & COAL 500 NORTH AVE E 168.88 S Traveling Paws, St. Hubert’s, All Star and to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. 403 19 NIOTIS: GEORGE / KETIKIDIS: C & M 58 BURNSIDE AVE 211.78 S Pet Rescue in Linden, Second Chance Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication in 419 3 DAVITT, MICHAEL J & TIFFANY M 45 HILLCREST AVE 12,386.57 T Pet Adoption League in Oak Ridge, accordance with law, and after the posting of appropriate signs. 445 18 DONOFRIO: J, J JR, G T, A J, V A 415 LEXINGTON AVE 1,022.88 S Lost Paws Animal Rescue in Section 6. The Chief of Police is hereby authorized and directed to post appropriate 457 10 MARIS: MICHAEL & MARIA 545 LEXINGTON AVE 17,464.51 T signs. 473 10 MEIER: WILLIAM E 25 SOUTH AVE W 17,397.72 TS Pittstown, and Feline Rescue of Staten NOTICE 473 11 MEIER: KENNETH 23 SOUTH AVE W 19,288.18 TS Island. 487 12 SENI REAL ESTATE HOLDING II LLC 14 GROVE ST 2,281.17 T Notice is hereby given that Ordinance No. 18-23, was introduced and passed on first Anyone with information about 491 23 CAETANO: HELDER & SUSANA/VICENTE: J 367 WALNUT AVE 200.14 S reading at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the County these matters or similar incidents is 493 10 FEDERAL NAT’L MORTGAGE ASSOC 44 HAWTHORN ST 264.55 S of Union, State of New Jersey, held on the 28th DAY OF AUGUST 2018, and that 505.02 1 -C0402- - RICE: ALYSON W 402 LINCOLN PARK E 169.53 S urged to contact Ms. Cronin at (908) Ordinance No. 18-23, will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at the 516 8 GRASSO: CARMELLA ESTATE 122 THOMAS ST 219.98 S 527-4169 or Ms. Colacitti at (908) meeting of said Borough Council to be held at its meeting room in the Municipal Building, 571 5 MATLOSZ: PAWEL 214 DIETZ ST 192.82 S 403 South Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey, on the 11th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2018, at 527-4387. 573 12.01 ELIZABETH ERDODY LIVING TRUST 112 BRYANT AVE 1,614.68 T 7:15 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said matter can be heard, at which time and place all Convictions on third-degree crimes 599 3 ARMSTRONG: LULU BELLE ESTATE % ICG 4 MC CLELLAN ST 498.51 T persons who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard 604 6 DANIELS, SHIRLEY ANN & MICHELE L 6 GRANT ST 9,358.02 T can be punishable by three to five concerning the same. 612 11 LO GIUDICE: STEPHEN C & LAURA 1 SAMOSET RD 14,019.92 T years in state prison, while fourth- ATTEST: Christina Ariemma T-Property Taxes W-Water S-Sewer E-Electric O-Other A-Sp Assmnt 1-Misc 2-Board Up 3-Demolition degree crimes typically carry penal- Municipal Clerk Mary L. Testori, Collector of Taxes ties ranging from probation to 18 1 T - 8/30/18, The Leader Fee: $174.42 4 T - 08/16, 08/23, 08/30 & 09/6/18, The Leader Fee: $593.64 months in prison. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 30, 2018 Page 15 Scotch Plains: 03/02/18 Richard Rosera to Creative Prop- Recent Home Sales erty Management of NJ, 1430 Terrill Dominic and Edimio Monaco to For more info see: Road, $530,000. Eric and Rachel Marcolina, 404 Wil- http://clerk.ucnj.org/UCPA/DocIndex Mark R. and Roselyn Adams to CLASSIFIEDS liam Street, $425,000. Mark and Abby Salameh, 1235 Coo- Allen and Regina Smith to Shubham Benedetto, 2436 Mountain Avenue, Michael Buteas to Pui Ki Ho, 412 per Road, $1,500,000. Nath and Ankur Srivastava, 4 Riga $381,000. Forest Road, $699,000. Ronald and Jane Kelly to Leland GARAGE/ESTATE SALE FOR SALE Daniel F. Librandy to Arthur J. Helen Perez to Kasi Arunodayam, Court, $379,000. Farms LLC., 1006 Leland Avenue, 331 Rolling Knolls Road, Newly remodeled 2 bedroom, J. and Mary Donatelli to Edward Jenkin and Daisi Maclusky, 2424 371 Forest Road, $435,000. $136,000. Malcom Place, $418,000. Natale Properties LLC. to Robert Scotch Plains upstairs cooperative in Westfield Schenone, 2527 Tack Circle, Stephen and Gladys L. Sheppard to Sat. & Sun. Sept. 1 & 2, 9-3 with detached garage. $235,000.00 $328,500. Sthephen L. and Christina Brennan Root, 365 Forest Road, $450,000. Hiral H. and Harshil L. Shah, 1720 to Ronald and Holly Martin, 2645 Christopher L. and Lindsey Klose Household and kitchen items, lug- without garage $225.000.00 Daniel J. and Catherine Biron to Rahway Road, $670,000. gage, patio set, vinyl records, For appt call (732) 207-7121 Sameer K. Grover and Madhuri Sky Top Drive, $400,000. to Denis and Christina Sohn, 386 Yuxiang and Lin Wang Xing to Marie R. Santamaria and J. E. Cook Avenue, $385,000. wicker furniture, rabbit collection, Sharma, 2636 Far View Drive, Mohammed Ahmed Jaleel, 1550 women's clothes, lamps, toys, HELP WANTED $775,000. Herkes to Gad and Shoshana Kathleen Dow to Frank Tussel, Webb Street, $650,000. Magdieli, 215 Throwbridge Drive, 2088 Mountain Avenue, $300,000. outdoor tools (shovels, hoes, ...), Senior Housing of Scotch Plains, Anthony and Bernadette Fasolas to Eric Muench and Moira Confer to bed headboards and footboards. part-time porter/janitorial position Daniel and Andrea Ward, 3 $820,000. Ezra Alan Shabot to Brendan J. Gaursav Hind and Shikha Sharma, 4 Doris Lange to Jodi Zaleck and and Lauren Whitford, 333 Cook Av- available immediately. Must work Copperfield Road, $540,000. King Street, $885,000. FARMWORKERS NEEDED independently, valid driver's 21st Mortgage Corporation to Patrick Basile, 2233 Old Farm Road, enue, $395,000. $489,900. Thomas K. Mann and Cynthia Fanwood: 04/13/18 6 temp Farmworkers needed license. Fax resume with salary Michael and Lara Kats, 2409 requirements to (908) 654-1312. Hamlette Place, $357,000. Barbara W. Gaes to Brian C. and Vargas to John Githens, 252 Pure Light Properties LLC. to 9/28/18-3/31/19. Workers will Christina Trust Tr. to Dami Joyce Walling, $620,000. Hawthorne Street, $435,000. Francis P. and Moira Confer, 254 perform various duties associated Koleowo, 2403 Hamlette Place, Jeanne and Edward N. Holback to Michael and Sonia Reis Philip to Midway Avenue, $660,000. with pullet rearing and litter FREELANCERS WANTED $440,000. David and Amy Zabludovsky, 2267 Jordan Schwartz and Stefanie Carol M. Henderson to Kelly K. management. Workers will have Strong, detail-oriented writers 1927 Evelyn Street LLC. to Mat- Concord Road, $550,717. Shuman, 2244 Mountain Avenue, Henderson, 188 Pleasant Avenue, extensive periods of sitting, standing, with professional demeanor thew J. Seaton, 1925 Evelyn Street, Isabel Miranda to Frank C. and $479,000. $255,000. walking, pushing, pulling, repetitive needed to cover local $827,000. Jennifer Masella, 1 Crestwood Com- 220 Harding Road Scotch Plains Randall and Melissa Pfifer to Seth movement, frequent stopping and government meetings. Must be Kenneth J. and Sandra Dornbush mon Avenue, $300,000. LLC. to Ajay Nyamati and Tejaswini and Nicole Oclatis, 22 Stewart Place, lifting 75lbs. All workers should have able to meet deadlines, know to Avinix Real State LLC., 1934 Robert and Patricia Moskal to Reval, 220 Harding Road, $517,000. $319,900 at least 3 months’ verifiable how to write a lead, and take Inverness Drive, $400,000. Vinay Chauhan and Himani Singh, Bethel Real Estate Investment LLC. Union County Sheriff to Rahma experience working as a farmworker an active interest in their beats Toll NJ LP to Alliance Property 2316 Seneca Road, $644,000. to Elizabeth Mary Eidelman, 187 and Noor LLC., 43 La Grande Av- on a commercial farm. Applicants in order to develop news Group LLC., 703 Tillinghast Turn, Robert M. and Robyn Gugliuzza to William Street, $455,000. enue, $250,000. must be able to furnish affirmative stories. Please email $1,158,641. John Branigan and Lainie Nissim, Judy T. Yee to James Barry Mc Robert Mullin to Randy J. and job references from recent resume and clips to: Charles H. Beakes to Ryan Fleming 2104 Mapleview Court, $687,025. Grath, 710 Donato Circle, $380,000. Tamara L. Greben, 37 Shady Lane, employers operating comparable and Laura Sinko, 1748 King Street, 2130 Jersey Avenue LLC. to Jaun Michel and Jennifer Barthe to $331,000. operations establishing acceptable [email protected] $420,000. M. and Judith Alverez, 2130 Jersey Dolores Dilanno, 809 Donato Circle, Albert Kolvites to Westfield De- previous experience. May random Donna M Ayers to 1501 Terrill Avenue, $900,000. $375,000. velopment Group LLC., 18 Madison drug test at employer’s expense. Knights’ Car Show Road LLC., 1501 Terrill road, Americo and Nancy Parenti to John J. and Alica A. Gregory to Avenue, $275,000. Guaranteed at least 3/4 of contract $500,000. Michael Bottazzi and S. Pinto. Janet Talamini and J. Learner, 93 William R. Cort to Brian Devlin hours but hours will vary according to On Tap Sept. 8 Todd Manegold and Christina Brian and Joyce lynn Walling to Glenside Avenue, $599,900. and Jennie Miller, 90 Madison Av- weather and crop conditions. Hours AREA — The Knights of Co- Porcellas, 1820 Quimby Lane, Joseph and Kathy Lee Shin, 2220 Scoth 22 LLC. to S&G Fuel 2650 enue, $495,000. may exceed 36 hours. Work tools, lumbus No. 3240 will hold their $632,500. Elizabeth Avenue, $469,900. LLC., 2650 Route 22, $890,000. Jacob and Julie Friedman to Peter supplies, equipment provided at no Second Annual Car Show on Sat- Brian S. Arnold to Danielle Linares, 2228 Eliazabeth Avenue LLC. to Hogar Community Reinvestment J. and Julia R. Ward, 197 Pleasant cost. Housing provided for non- urday, September 8, from 10 a.m. 19 Maddaket Village, $355,000. Dmitri Evstratovski and T. Silkina, LLC. to Borges and Adrianna Fontora, Avenue, $481,000. commuting workers at no cost. to 3 p.m. It will take place in the Yabing Mai and Xiaofei Hu to 2228 Elizabeth Avenue, $730,000. 2286 Hill Road, $330,000. Lisa A. Reinhardt to JMJ AMO Transportation & subsistence Church of the Assumption parking Goerge N. and Patricia Ennesser, 40 Wim and Doke Kamp to Christo- Cederik K. Olivera and Yoland LLC., 151 Farley Avenue, $280,000. reimbursed to worker upon lot, located at 113 Chiego Place, Maddaket Village, $370,000. pher R. and Jennifer O. Motley, 1923 Pickett to Matthew J. and Marta J. Anne Reilly to Christian T. completion of 50% of contract or Roselle Park. The rain date is Sat- Daryl Schneider and Keith Perkins Duncan Drive, $676,000. Lomas, 2296 Hill Road, $825,000. Bugmann and Erika Weiss, 91 earlier if appropriate. $12.83 /hr or urday, September 22. to Gerald and Debra Mc Mahon, 11 Toll Nj Lp to Steven H. and Isabel Robert and Randi Kopnicki to Willoughby Road, $515,000. current applicable AEWR. Raise/ The vehicle admission fee is $15 Burnham Village, $365,000. S. Berg, 601 Tillinghast Turn, Coque K. and Elaine Dion, 2411 Sen- Judith H. Murphy to John and bonus at employer discretion. EOE. by Sunday, September 2. Food, tro- Barbara J. Culley to Barbara Gates, $1,315,741. eca Road, $520,000. Cheryl Laverty, 87 Forest Road, Worksites located in Genesee & phies and music will be featured dur- 27 Burnham Village, $395,000. Toll Nj Lp to Richard Brown and Suchitra and Shekar Shetty to $775,000. Erie Co. Report or send a resume to ing the event. All proceeds will ben- Angelina E. Gillingham to Thomas Lisa M. Desimore, 603 Tillinghast Sabrina Mizrachi, 2133 Mapleview Ann Anatol to Michael and nearest local NJ One Stop Career efit the church-sponsored St. Vincent and Jean Callahan, 18 Eastham Vil- Turn, $935,406. Court, $670,000. Maryann Brennan, 124 Woodland Center office or call 908-412-7980 & De Paul Society Food Pantry. lage, $355,000. Christine Trembicki-Guy to Anto- Richard A. and Wendy S. Warwick Avenue, $350,000. reference Job # NY-1263550. For information, contact Greg Dawn Hunte to Joseph Della Serra, nio Melendez and Ana Christine, 2 to 3 Ravine Court LLC., 3 Ravine jacob Barbanel to 40 South Avenue Kreher’s Sunrise Farm LLC – Delano at [email protected] or 1011 Cellar Avenue, $205,000. Colonial Drive, $450,000. Court, $350,000. Investor LLC., 40 South Avenue, Clarence NY call/text him at (908) 377-9939. Frank and Debora Minniti to Lawrence R. and Deborah P. Edmond and Pamela C. Palmieri to $225,000. Jocelyn and Chauncey W. Carter, 1471 Mattson to Matthew and Tara Dia- Charles Morsel, 2070 Oak Hill Road, Union County Sheriff to Eight St Cooper Road, $562,000. mond, 61 Rambling Drive, $765,000. $475,000. Properties LLC., 35 La Grande Av- 1795 Sleepy Hollow Lane LLC. to Pupa Homes LLC. to Barry and Toll NJ LP to Jon H. and Karen Z. enue, $178,000. Joseph K. Encarnacion and P. Granda, Robin Wayne, 2054 Winding Brook Manchester, 203 Tillinghaust Turn, Brooke Kaslow and Jon B. Milostan 1795 Sleepy Hollow Lane, $530,000. Way, $915,000. $1,022,674. to Jonathan Tomasulo, 3 La Grande George F. Gowen to Matsamy and Needle-point Homes LLC. to Toll NJ LP to Mary Patricia Keefe, Aquare, $345,000. Tanya Rodriguez, 13 Chip-Lou Lane, Mervin Turner and Eileen 203 Tillinghaust Turn, $1,326,173. Joseph S. Di Cara and C. M. Marotta $685,000. Willoughby, 8 Jacobs Lane, Theodore Slack to Stephen P. and to Connor R. and caitlin Mahoney, 20 Francis and Catherine Plat to $890,000. Deborah L. Nicoll, 1101 Tillinghast Timberline Drive, $449,000. Donatas Augylius and E. Sydney Jemmott and Virginia Turn, $924,000. Marianne Sciarrillo to Austin James Jokubauskyte, 1221 Rahway Road, Thom to Realty Wealth Builders Kenneth and Lois Dick to Edgar Zuech and LingLing Lao, 55 Shady $875,000. LLC., 1470 Cooper Road, $450,000. Alb, 15 Briarcliffe Drive, $684,000. Lane, $477,000. Davisd and Kimberly La Pierre to Jyotsna L. Reddy to Alan Milstein, Ian Joel and Jennifer Kaye Brown Scotch Plains: 04/21/18 Adam and Brooke Bendik, 30 Allenby $540,000. to James P. Devlin and Nicole L. Sonya S. Harris to Sandra Reyes, Lane, $1,085,000. Angelo and Maria Sarnelli to Pizzico, 7 Brohm Place, $482,777. 346 Farley Avenue, $385,000. NRZ REO IV Corp. to Christopher Soukania and Edith Alexandre-Louis, Frank and Betty Hannon to Radek 1548 Front St LLC. to Zhong Hui and Tiffany Maglin, 1010 Raritan 16 Unami Lane, $975,000. Travincek and Kat Travnickova, 13 Xiao and Ying Zeng, 1548 Front Road, $657,500. KS Property Company LLC. to Chetwood Terrace, $365,000. Street, $399,000. Scotch Plains: 05/09/18 Philip and Susan Ceraulo, 1896 Noth Steven J. and Kathi R. Cohen to Brenda Stamper to Bill and Malanie Gate Road, $1,250,000. Amy E. Lombard and Jose D. Root, 1589 Weaver Street, $182,000. Brian Anderson to 2255 Elizabeth William and Patricia Herring to Pacheco, 167 Belvidere Avenue, Union County Sheriff to 1768 Front LLC., 1716 East Second Street, Pensco Trust Company LLC., 17 $500,000. Photo by Susan Myrill Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times $600,000. BAND CAMP… The Westfield High School Marching Band practices on school Street, $205,000. Black Birch Road, $575,000. 233 S Martine LLC. to Green 233 grounds last week in what their director Daniel Matos called “pre-camp” re- Green 34a-36 Woodbine LLC. to Rosa Hall, A. Hall and J. Hall to Patricia Mitchell to Holly Hagen, S Martien Avenue LLC., 233 South hearsal. The week leading up to Labor Day the band members will attend Camp Jonathan M and Rebecca A. Caretsky, Aleisha C. Jennings, 1714 Mountain 33 Eastham Village, $392,000. Martine Avenue, $265,500. Oswego in the Pocono Mountains. Avenue, $300,000. 427 Sycamore Avenue, $587,500. Samuel D. and Kathy Calello to PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Patrick F. Yannuzzi to Natale Prop- Wells fargo Bank to 321 Hunter Lee E. Loewinger and Maggie C. erties LLC., 365 Forest Road, LLC., 321 Hunter Avenue, $182,000. Yang, 1097 Lenape Way, $710,000. BOROUGH OF GARWOOD exterior property if it becomes vacant and and shall provide a period of not less than abandoned. 30 days of the creditor’s receipt of the $360,000. Jennifer Fluharty and M. Levinsen Hope S. Swarts to Michael Buteas ORDINANCE NO. 18-21 to Rahway Proporties LLC., 1740 B. The registration shall remain valid for notice for the creditor to remedy the viola- SC Plains Baptist Church to Builder and Courtny Tompkins, 1271 Raritan AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND one (1) year from the date registration, tion. If the creditor fails to remedy the Construction LLC., 1964 Gand Street, Front Street, $390,000. Road, $475,000. ARTICLE VII (MAINTENANCE except for the initial registration, which violation within that time period, the Bor- shall be prorated on a monthly basis $490,000. PUBLIC NOTICE AND REPAIR OF RESIDEN- ough may impose penalties allowed for Support Local Journalism TIAL PROPERTIES SUBJECT through December 31. The creditor shall the violation of its ordinances pursuant to Luis and Luz Nieto to Manjeet Roy TOWN OF WESTFIELD TO FORECLOSURE) IN be required to renew the registration annu- N.J.S.A. 40:49-5. and Shifali Rao, 2082 Westfield Av- CHAPTER 67 (BUILDINGS ally as long as the building remains a § 67-22. Recourse of municipality. INVITATION TO BID enue, $710,000. AND STRUCTURES) OF THE vacant and abandoned property and shall No change. Barry and Robin Wayne to Milang Sealed proposals will be received by the CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF pay a registration or renewal fee in the § 67-23. “Vacant and abandoned” Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- GARWOOD TO REQUIRE amount prescribed in subsection 19-6.7, defined. and Sheetal Patel, 2031 Prospect bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN of this section for each vacant property No change. Street, $700,000. Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at PROPERTIES AND TO PRE- registered. § 67-24. Responsibility of creditor. Kenneth Joy and Lydia Sanchez to 10:00 AM prevailing time on Wednesday, SCRIBE REQUIREMENTS C. The annual renewal shall be com- No change. Joseph M. and Jacqueline M. Correia, September 19, 2018, for the “2018 SIDE- PERTAINING TO SAME pleted by January 1 each year. § 67-25. Standard of maintenance. WALK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM IN D. The creditor shall notify the Municipal No change. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and 623 Westfield Road, $505,000. THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, NEW JER- Clerk within thirty (30) calendar days of § 67-26. Notice to correct violation. goleader.com/subscribe Council of the Borough of Garwood Antonio T. Melendez to Nicholas SEY”. any change in the registration information No change. Section 1. Article VII (formerly Mainte- The work under this Proposal includes by filing an amended registration state- § 67-26.1 Registration Fee Schedule. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE nance and Repair of Residential Proper- the furnishing of all labor, materials and ment. The initial registration fee for each build- ties subject to Foreclosure) in Chapter 67 down payment appropriated in Section equipment necessary to complete the work E. The registration statement shall be ing, subject to subsection § 67-17 shall be BOROUGH OF GARWOOD (Buildings and Structures) of the Code of 4.A. from $4,600 to $10,050 (an increase as shown on the Contract Drawings and deemed prima facie proof of the state- $500.00 per annum. The fee for the first the Borough of Garwood is hereby NOTICE OF PENDING of $5,450); and (iii) increase the bonds and described in the Contract Specifications, ments therein contained in any adminis- renewal is $1,500.00 per annum; the fee amended to read as follows: BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY notes authorized in Section 4.A. from and Proposals shall be in accordance with trative enforcement proceeding or court for the second renewal is $3,000.00 per Article VII. Maintenance Registration $91,900 to $199,950 (an increase of such Drawings and Specifications and the proceeding instituted by the Borough annum; and the fee for any subsequent The bond ordinance, the summary terms and Repair of Residential Properties $108,050); (B)(i) increase the appropria- terms proposed in the Contract. The major against the creditor or the owner or owners renewal beyond the second renewal is of which are included herein, was intro- Subject to Foreclosure tion and estimated cost in Section 4.B. items of work under this contract include, of the building. $5,000.00 per annum. The initial registra- duced and passed upon first reading at a § 67-17. Notice and Registration re- from $116,500 to $133,000 (an increase of but are not limited to, the following in esti- § 67-18. Notification to Chief of Po- tion fee shall apply upon initial registration meeting of the Borough Council of the quired. $16,500); (ii) increase the down payment mated quantities: lice. of a building qualified by this section, or Borough of Garwood, in the County of A. A creditor serving a summons and appropriated in Section 4.B. from $3,000 8,100 square feet of concrete sidewalk The Borough Clerk shall forward a copy upon transfer of ownership to another credi- Union, State of New Jersey, on August 28, complaint in an action to foreclose on a to $3,800 (an increase of $800); and (iii) (4 inches thick) of registrations received pursuant to this tor. 2018. It will be further considered for final mortgage on residential property in the increase the bonds and notes authorized 575 square feet of concrete sidewalk (6 article to the Chief of Police and the Prop- § 67-27. Violations and penalties. passage, after public hearing thereon, at a Borough of Garwood shall, within 10 days in Section 4.B. from $58,500 to $74,200 inshes thick) erty Maintenance Officer. No change. meeting of the Borough Council to be held of serving the summons and complaint, (an increase of $15,700); (C) add a new Reset 75 lineal feet of bluestone side- § 67-19. Notice concerning afford- § 67-28 Effect at its meeting room in the Municipal Build- notify the Borough Clerk that a summons Section 4.C. authorizing various improve- walk able units. This provisions of this Article shall be ing, 403 South Avenue, Garwood, New and complaint in an action to foreclosure ments to Spruce Avenue (from East Street 100 square feet of new bluestone side- In the event that the property being fore- effective immediately. All properties to Jersey, on September 11, 2018 at 7:15 on a mortgage has been filed, and shall to Oak Street), appropriating $97,000 there- walk-minimum 2 inches thick closed on is an affordable unit pursuant to which it applies shall be registered by the P.M. During the week prior to and up to and register such residential property with the for consisting of a $4,750 down payment All bidders must submit with their the Fair Housing Act, N.J.S.A. 52-27D-301 creditor within 30 days of the effective date including the date of such meeting copies Borough Clerk. The registration shall con- appropriated and $92,250 in bonds and bid a copy of their New Jersey Busi- et seq., then the creditor shall identify in of the amendments to this Article, notwith- of the full ordinance will be available, at no tain the name and contact information for notes authorized, and stating the period of ness Registration Certificate. Failure the registration that the property is subject standing that the foreclosure action may cost and during regular business hours, at the representative of the creditor who is usefulness of 10 years; and (D)(i) increase to submit proof of registration will dis- to the Fair Housing Act. have been instituted prior to such date. the Clerk’s office for the members of the responsible for receiving complaints of the aggregate appropriation and estimated qualify the bid. § 67-20. Content of notice. Section 2. All ordinances or parts of general public who shall request the same. property maintenance and code violations. cost for Section 4 from $433,000 to Proposals shall be in writing on the forms In addition to the foregoing information, ordinances inconsistent herewith are The summary of the terms of such bond The registration may contain information $660,000 (an increase of $227,000); (ii) furnished and must be delivered at the the registration shall also include the street hereby repealed to the extent of such ordinance follows: about more than one property, but a sepa- increase the aggregate down payment place and before the hour above men- address, lot and block of the property, and inconsistency. rate registration fee shall be paid for each BOND ORDINANCE NO. 18-22 appropriated for Section 4 from $7,600 to tioned, and must be accompanied by a the full name and contact information of an Section 3. If any section, subsection, property. The notice and registration state- $18,600 (an increase of $11,000); and (iii) certified check or bid bond payable to the individual located within the State of New paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE ment shall be provided by mail or by elec- increase the aggregate amount of bonds Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at Jersey who is authorized to accept service this Ordinance shall be declared invalid for TO AMEND SECTIONS 4, 5, 8, tronic communication, at the discretion of and notes authorized in Section 4 from least ten percent (10%) of the base amount on behalf of the creditor. The notice shall any reason whatsoever, such decision shall 9, 10 AND 13 OF THE BOND the Borough Clerk. The registration state- $150,400 to $366,400 (an increase of of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor be provided to the Borough Clerk within 10 not affect the remaining portions of this ORDINANCE (ORD. NO. 17- ment shall include the name, street ad- $216,000). more than $20,000.00. (N.J.S.A. 40A:11- days of service of a summons and com- Ordinance, which shall continue in full force 13) ENTITLED: “BOND OR- dress, telephone number, and email ad- 2. Amend Section 5 to increase the 21) Each bid must also be accompanied plaint in an action to foreclose on a mort- and effect, and to this end, the provisions DINANCE TO AUTHORIZE dress (if applicable) of a person twenty- amount of statutorily permitted expenses by a Surety Company Certificate stating gage against the subject property. of this Ordinance are hereby declared to THE MAKING OF VARIOUS one (21) years of age or older, designated included in the cost of the purposes from that said Surety company will provide the § 67-21. Notice to creditor. be severable. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN, by the creditor as the authorized agent for $46,500 to $70,000 (an increase of bidder with the required Performance bond If the owner of a residential property Section 4. This ordinance shall become BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH receiving notices of code violations and for $23,500). in the full amount of the Contract (N.J.S.A. vacates or abandons any property on which effective 90 days after final passage and OF GARWOOD, IN THE receiving process in any court proceeding 3. Amend Section 8 to increase the down 40A:11-22), by a Non-Collusion Affidavit a foreclosure proceeding has been initi- publication in accordance with law. COUNTY OF UNION, STATE or administrative enforcement proceed- payment appropriated from $7,600 to and a Contractor’s Qualification Statement, ated, or if a residential property becomes OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPRO- ings on behalf of such creditor in connec- NOTICE $18,600 (an increase of $11,000). Statement of Ownership, on the forms vacant at any point subsequent to the PRIATE THE SUM OF tion with the enforcement of any applicable 4. Amend Section 9 to increase the included in and explained in the contract creditor’s filing of the summons and com- Notice is hereby given that Ordinance $433,000 TO PAY THE COST code; and the name, street address, tele- amount of bonds authorized from $150,400 documents. plaint in an action to foreclose on a mort- No. 18-21, was introduced and passed on THEREOF, TO APPROPRI- phone number, and email (if applicable) of to $366,400 (an increase of $216,000). Bidders are required to comply with the gage against the subject property, but prior first reading at a meeting of the Borough ATE VARIOUS GRANTS, TO the firm and the actual name(s) of the firm’s 5. Amend Section 10 to increase the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. to vesting of title in the creditor or any other Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, individual principal(s) responsible for main- amount of bond anticipation notes autho- and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. and must pay third party, and the exterior of the property County of Union, State of New Jersey, held TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSU- taining the property. The individual or rep- rized from $150,400 to $366,400 (an in- workmen the prevailing wage rates pro- is found to be a nuisance or in violation of on the 28th DAY OF AUGUST 2018, and ANCE OF BONDS TO FI- resentative of the firm responsible for main- crease of $216,000). mulgated by the New Jersey State Depart- any applicable state or local code, the that Ordinance No. 18-21, will be taken up NANCE SUCH APPROPRIA- taining the property shall be available by 6. Amend Section 13 to increase the ment of Labor and Industry for this project, Chief of Police, Borough Clerk, Property for further consideration for final passage TION AND TO PROVIDE FOR telephone or in person on a twenty-four amount of gross debt of the Borough shown copies of which are on file in the Office of Maintenance Officer or any other munici- at the meeting of said Borough Council to THE ISSUANCE OF BOND AN- (24) hour per day, seven (7) day per week on the Supplemental Debt Statement filed the Town Engineer. pal official authorized by the Mayor and be held at its meeting room in the Munici- TICIPATION NOTES IN AN- basis. The two (2) entities may be the same for the ordinance, as amended, from Plans and specifications may be seen or Council shall notify the creditor or the rep- pal Building, 403 South Avenue, Garwood, TICIPATION OF THE ISSU- or different persons. Both entities shown $150,400 to $366,400 (an increase of procured ($50.00) at the office of the Town resentative or agent of any out-of-state New Jersey, on the 11th DAY OF SEP- ANCE OF SUCH BONDS,” on the statement must maintain offices in $216,000). Engineer, Public Works Center, 959 North creditor, as applicable, which creditor shall TEMBER 2018, at 7:15 p.m., or as soon ADOPTED ON JULY 11, 2017. the State of New Jersey or reside within the This Notice is published pursuant to Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The have the responsibility to abate or correct thereafter as said matter can be heard, at State of New Jersey as applicable. In the Purpose(s): To make the following N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. Mayor and Council reserve the right to the violation in the same manner and as to which time and place all persons who may event the creditor is located outside the amendments to Bond Ordinance No. 17- Christina M Ariemma reject any bid, and to waive any informality the same extent as the title owner of the be interested therein will be given an op- State of New Jersey, the notice shall also 13 adopted on July 11, 2017: Municipal Clerk in any bid, if in the interest of the Town, it is property, to the standard and specification portunity to be heard concerning the same. contain the full name and contact informa- 1. Amend Section 4 to: (A)(i) increase Borough of Garwood deemed advisable to do so. required by state law and by municipal ATTEST: tion of an in-state representative or agent the appropriation and estimated cost in County of Union Kris J. McAloon ordinance. The notice shall include a de- Christina Ariemma who shall be responsible for the care, Section 4.A. from $316,500 to $430,000 State of New Jersey Town Engineer scription of the condition which gave rise to Municipal Clerk maintenance, security and upkeep of the (an increase of $113,500); (ii) increase the 1 T - 8/30/18, The Leader Fee: $97.41 1 T - 8/30/18, The Leader Fee: $60.69 the violation with the notice of violation, 1 T - 8/30/18, The Leader Fee: $198.90 Page 16 Thursday, August 30, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Honor Roll

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Grade 7 Giacomo, Sarah Sandak, Carly Saunders, Colman Scanlan, Theo Honor Roll Shapiro, Ellie Sherman, Payton Catherine Angel, Aidan Arabatzis, Silverman, Sophia Spadaro, Lauren Ronnie Aronson, Michelle Audino, Stone, Kimberly Su, Jake Toth, Vic- Maya Azeem, Nathan Bass, Eric tor Uehara, Samara Useloff, Cottler Bautista, Alexandria Becker, Leah Vierschilling, Ethan Weinberg, Becker, Anna Bongiovanni, Kyle George Wen, Amanda Werner, Eden Bradley, Sophia Braun, Carter Wilcomes, Catalina Woolard, Natalie Brillantes, Eric Buecklers, Juliana Zelechowski, Jason Zheng, Patrick Cardoso, Max Chang, Matthew Chris- Zong tian, Ethan Composto, Julia Corsentino, Chiara Cosenza, Grade 7 Valentina Cosenza, Imperio Cuccaro, Jessica Currie, Jessica D’Agosta, Distinguished Honor Roll A TUSCAN VIEW...Students pose with "chants up" while visiting Cortona. Lexa Nicholas Dalessio, Gabriel Dayon, Zachary Albert Halevy, Evan Samer, of Westfield, a communication major at Coastal Carolina University, Lindsay Doyle, Alexa Dudkiewicz, Alexander, Sophia Andersen, Abigail spent the month of May in Arezzo, Italy, learning about Italian history and culture SCIENCE SCHOLARS…Olivia Tobey, pictured left, and Kelly Lawrence of Jeremy Dudzinski, Daniel Duffy, Bebel, Isabella Broaddus, Mattia in the Coastal in Tuscany study abroad program. Scotch Plains, rising seniors at The Wardlaw+Hartridge School, begin a research Logan Elfstrum, Sophia Erneta, Butera, Klara Butler, Paul Cerro, project in molecular biology and bioinformatics at the Waksman Student Scholars Serhat Erparlak, Paige Felter, Ethan Kevin Chen, Matthew Chen, Program. Fink, Daisy Gonzalez, Logan Hahn, Catherine Collins, Julia Consales, Lexa Samer of Westfield Kevin Halleran, Thomas Halloran, Owen Craig, William Crall, Edward Aidan Harper, Nicholas Healey, Davenport, Rohan Davies, Elaine Students from Scotch Plains Gabriella Henriques, Donovan Deignan, Anushka Desai, Allison Studies Abroad in Tuscany Hickey, MinJae Hong, Kassi Horton, DiFalco, Jessica Dianda, Maya Dias, WESTFIELD -- Lexa Samer, a more. Logan Hunt, Chelsea Hynes, William Natalie DuHaime, Sayee Edekar, communication major at Coastal The Coastal in Tuscany program Explore Future of Science Kahney, Theo Karter, Joshua Kelly, Matthew Epp, Hannah Everett, Olivia Carolina University (CCU) , from has a strong focus in humanities and SCOTCH PLAINS -- Scotch Plains very interesting. I’m very impressed Timothy Kobin, Andrew Kornfeld, Falletta, Kaelin Ferguson, Jackson Westfield, spent the month of May in arts. Students explored some of Italy's residents Kelly Lawrence and Olivia with the girls. They did some things Sofiia Korotka, Ava Koslowsky, Gagliardi, Joseph Gamba, Ryan Arezzo, Italy, learning about Italian most famous sites of artistic and his- Tobey, rising seniors at The that blew my mind.” Hannah Krihak, Samuel Laitman, Gasson, Gabriela Gil, Sophia history and culture in the Coastal in toric merit. Additional sites visited Wardlaw+Hartridge School in During the 2018-19 academic year, Derek Lam, Lauren Lane, Patrick Guerrero, Jane Guglielmo, Kyle He, Tuscany study abroad program. include Florence, Fiesole, Orvieto, Edison, are participating in the pres- these students will assume leadership Lanza, Juan-Diego Lara, Mikkel Sean Henderson, Isabella Hill, Luke Students in the Coastal in Tuscany Siena, Rome, and others. tigious year-long 2018 Waksman Stu- roles in the W+H Honors Research Larsen, Madeline Lechner, Jessica Hobbie, Morgan Howland, Jillian program studied in Arezzo, Italy, one The program was based at the dent Scholars Program (WSSP). course, sharing their knowledge and Lee, Christopher Lin, Jack Linsen, Isaacman, Gabriel Jackson, Sharanya of Tuscany's most scenic and historic Accademia dell'Arte's Villa Godiola Joined by their W+H teacher Susan guiding the research directions under Zihan Liu, Brigham Luna Santamaria, Jairam, Olivia Janaczek, Nikhil walled cities. The historical site of in Arezzo, an American artistic and Zusman, Ed.D., the girls began the the watchful tutelage of Ms. Zusman. Christian Marquet, Thomas Matt, Jyotishi, Ariana Keith, Emma Arezzo dates back to the Iron Age, and educational center that provides hous- program by spending an exciting three Olivia and Kelly will be teaching assis- Sofia Mauryshchau, Joshua Metz, Kelesoglu, Grace Kelly, Sarah became a center of considerable im- ing, classroom space, support ser- weeks in July at the Summer Institute tants for the Honors Research in Mo- Albert Michael, James Miller, Phineas Klemm, Yusuf Lee, Caroline Li, portance during the period prior to the vices, and meals. The staff at the at Rutgers University, during which lecular Science and Technology course Mindak, Iskandar Mirtagavi, Connor Michael Liebermann, Audrey Luka, establishment and expansion of the Accademia included both Americans they received intensive training on during the upcoming school year. Mitchell, Sophia Narciso, Alexander Leo Mangiamele, Andrew Matus, ancient Roman Republic. The city's and Italians STEM research projects. “I’m very excited to help my class- Nematadzira, Fiona North, Katherine Luke Mokrzycki, Alessandra Muller, continued cultural heritage is evident CCU faculty led the students on the The WSSP provides opportunities mates learn and hope that they enjoy O’Connor, Alessandra Pacifico, Peter Palles, Isabella Panora, Josefina in noteworthy Roman, medieval and study abroad program and instructed for high school students and their and are interested in the subject mat- Gabriel Pastore, Sofia Pinto, Andrew Rios, Blanche Ronget, Jack Renaissance architecture and artworks. Italian and arts Core Curriculum biology teachers to participate in, and ter,” Kelly said. Popa, Emily Rego, Brennan Restivo, Rothfleisch, Alyssa Rubenstein, Seth During their stay in Arezzo from courses. contribute to, an authentic research Students enrolled in the course at Juliana Ripper, Carly Rodrigues, Seiden, James Silecchia, Hannah May 7 through 31, students became CCU is a dynamic, public compre- project in molecular biology and W+H will have the opportunity to sub- Olivia Rosario, Amanda Rosenthal, Stavin, Julia Sugrue, Kevin Sun, familiar with Italian social life and hensive liberal arts institution located bioinformatics. This year’s research mit DNA sequences to be published Lily Roth, Olivia Ruiz, Maximus Carolyn Tananbaum, Vicky Tang, other practices of daily life, including in Conway, just minutes from the project focuses on the DNA sequence and used by the scientific community. Russitano, Lucie Saint-Denis, Chloe Annika Vesuna, Grace Waibel, Sophie traveling, dining out, shopping and resort area of Myrtle Beach, S.C. analyses of genes from duckweed, a “This technology is the future of Samet, Jolie Schreiber, Samuel Waibel, Ryan Waldman, Jenna fresh water aquatic plant, which is of science,” Ms. Zusman said. “Most Schupak, Alan Silva, Evan Sinocchi, Weinberg, Emily Weinstein, Nathan interest to the scientific community bio and chem labs are using this tech- Devon Snyder, Jessica Strauss, Mat- Welsh, Brooke Williams, Madison because of its use in bioremediation nology now and it just keeps improv- thew Sturchio, Ethan Tan, Joelle Wright, Sophia Xing, Clara Yu, Felix Union County Awards and its potential use as a biofuel. ing. This will be the basis for medi- Tannenbaum, Perry Tarleton, Nancie Yu, Taylor Zinnie Students used current molecular biol- cine and this is where the future is. Tieri, Luke Vaccaro, Youhao Wang, 63 ‘HEART’ Grants ogy lab protocols to isolate and ana- That’s why it’s so important that kids Ziyi Wang, Kendall Wernes, Jessica Grade 8 lyze the duckweed genes. They se- get a chance to learn this.” White, Georgia Whitman, Mackenzie AREA – The Union County Board ish Community Center of Central NJ, quenced the DNA samples to deter- “This is an incredible opportunity Wilson, Rachel Witzel, Ethan Distinguished Honor Roll of Chosen Freeholders announced that Scotch Plains, $2,000, presenting a mine if they are similar to genes from and continues the upward trajectory Yucetepe Justin Anderson, Emma Aronowitz, 63 artists, historians and local non- cultural appreciation series for Se- other organisms using bioinformatics of our research initiatives at Grade 8 Aleksandra Baker, Samantha Bauer, profit organizations will receive fund- niors; Life Drawing Studio Group, programs and accessing databases Wardlaw+Hartridge,” added Bob Amy Broughton, Mia Bryson, Cayla ing through the 2018 Union County Fanwood, $1,800, providing visual used by research scientists every day. Bowman, Ed.D., Upper School Head. Honor Roll Capistrano, Luca Celentano, Brooke HEART (History, Education, Arts arts workshops; Music for All Sea- “Going into the program I thought Ethan Abrams, Olivia Alpizar, Colannino, Sean Crann, Conor Daly, Reaching Thousands) Grant Program. sons, Scotch Plains, $2,500, present- that I would gain a more fundamental Raquel Azevedo, Zander Barraza, Kimberly DiFilippo, Chelsea Duan, “The recipients of HEART Grants ing music programs for U.C. Juvenile understanding of bioinformatics. Not Bunting of Westfield Peter Bennett, Julia Bernardes, Ava Emily Engel, Hannah Frankhouser, are a wonderful mix of creative indi- Detention Center; New Jersey Festi- only did I learn more about Bracco, Samuel Broaddus, Aden Andrew Galella, James Gefken, Mark viduals – composers and writers, his- val Orchestra, Westfield, $1,700, pre- bioinformatics, but I learned new lab Named to Dean’s List Brooks, Hailey Bruder, Olivia Bryan, Gialluisi, Alexa Gonzalez, John torians, visual artists, musicians and senting live concert “Home for the techniques and new things about plant Ellijah Burke, Jordan Cafiero, Sara Gonzalez, Manuel Gonzalez, Rachel dancers – along with arts, history and Holidays”; New Jersey Workshop for biology,” Kelly said. “I really en- WESTFIELD -- John Bunting of Cagnassola, Kalea Calugay, Seth Hu, Anjali Jain, Shreya Jyotishi, James cultural organizations and civic the Arts, Westfield, $1,000, provide joyed gaining bioinformatics and lab Westfield was named to the dean’s Camacho, Antonio Carrero, Christo- Kaprowski, Michael Klikushin, Sean groups,” said Freeholder Chairman chamber ensemble concerts; Second experience with one of my friends. list for academic excellence for the pher Cho, George Claiborne, Char- Koellhoffer, Trinity Koetje, Casey Sergio Granados. Westfield Senior Citizens Housing, The things I learned during the pro- spring 2018 semester at John’s lotte Cohen, Justin Colby, Adam Con- Laguna, Cynthia Li, Sydney Logozzo, The Freeholder Board established Westfield, $1,000, providing an in- gram will surely help me on a Pre- Hopkins University. tract, Emma Coyle, Michael Alexa Lourenco, William Maguire, the HEART Grant Program in 1998, teractive education program for Se- Med track in college.” To be selected for this honor, a Cunningham, Sean Czarnecki, Nicho- Margaret McCauley, Emily Molen, in recognition of the importance of niors; Union County Educational Ser- The students and Dr. Zusman en- student must earn a grade point aver- las Deis, Melissa DiDario, Shannon Katherine Palmer, Griffin Pardo, culture and the arts to the Union vices Commission, Scotch Plains, joyed learning the techniques needed age of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale in Doyle, Genevieve Duguid, Samantha Katey Peretz, Lindsey Pietrewicz, County economy and quality of life. $2,025, providing interactive music to be part of a federally funded re- a program of at least 14 credits with at Eisman, Carmen Fiorindo, Jenna Nicole Pilch, Ava Pravlik, Lillian Qin, The innovative program supports programs to students; Westfield search program at the Waksman In- least 12 graded credits. Foley, Emilia Fowler, Ronan Fowler, Sofia Regencia, Zachary Roitman, projects that directly benefit the resi- Neighborhood Council, Westfield, stitute. John is the son of Robert and Dana Celia Frank, Mia Freidberg, Aaron Olivia Ruhnke, Jack Saunders, Alina dents of Union County, that enhance $2,000, presenting dance workshops. “I can’t say enough about the girls. Bunting. Friedman, Patrick Gallagher, Riley Scantlebury, Charlotte Schwartz, appreciation for the arts, history, and Artists, educators, civic and his- They worked so hard and learned so John, who is majoring in interna- Gasson, Chloe Gavula, Amelia Golub, Carsen Sharkey, Noelle Shih, Ben- the humanities, and raise awareness torical non-profit organizations seek- much,” Ms. Zusman said. “It was an tional studies, will graduate in May Emily Gordon, Daniel Guerrero, jamin Spergel, Vijay Sreenivasan, that cultural assets are a vital part of ing information about next year’s intensive course that was difficult but 2019. Colin Guinane, Eric Harnisher, Emma Fiona Strout, Gillian Strout, Matthew community well-being, economic HEART Grant Program can contact Heinze, Steven Hess, Evan Hickey, Swenson, Ashley Talwar, Takekuni development and cultural heritage the Union County Office of Cultural Reagan Hickey, Matilda Horn, Lo- Tanemori, Evan Tompkins, Kate tourism in Union County. and Heritage Affairs, 633 Pearl Street, gan Howland, Ashley Hu, Charles Urbinato, Victoria Vaca, Zhana Total funding for this year’s grants Elizabeth, NJ 07202. Telephone: Westfield Pediatric Iannuzzi, Vivian Jeckell, Andrew Velkov, Brendan Walsh, Thomas is $100,000. The following individu- (908) 558-2550. NJ Relay users dial Jiang, Melinda Joseph, Triselle Ellise Walsh, Kevin Warren, Alina Xi, Amy als and groups in the The Leader/ 711, or e-mail [email protected]. Dental Group Juatco, Nathaniel Katz, Samantha Xiao, Isabella Xiong, Kevin Yang, Times circulation area received awards: Katz, Maxmilian Kiefer, Naija King, Yuchen Yang, Jessica Zdep, Kaiyang Brian Beste, Fanwood, $1,000, pre- Local Students Timothy Lane, Gerard Lang, Amira Zhu, Sarah Zong senting photography workshops; Lee, Nya Lee, Adrianna Link, Brinley Candace Waller, Fanwood, $1,000, Earn Degrees from UW Linsky, Catherine Lopez, Kayla providing free dance classes; Lowell AREA -- Nearly 7,500 students Louison, Brianna Lourenco, Alivia Schantz, Westfield, $1,000, present- received degrees during the Univer- Macaluso, Joshua Madera, Matthew Mother Seton ing two free jazz concerts in Union sity of Wisconsin-Madison's spring Madrigal, Jack Martin, Michael County libraries; Borough of commencement ceremonies, held McKenna, Erin Mckinney, Parker Regional High School Fanwood, Fanwood, $1,800, present- May 11 and 12. Miesch, Katherine Miles, Samantha ing a Fanwood Cultural Arts Perfor- The ceremony for doctoral, MFA Morales, Torrin Murray, Shirzad To Hold Open House mance Series; Cranford Housing and Medical Degree graduates was Mustafa, Avalon Nadeau, Kayla Board, Cranford, $1,000, presenting May 11 at the Kohl Center, bachelor’s, O’Brien, Madelin O’Connor, Chloe CLARK -- Mother Seton Regional “Three Po’ Tenors” in concert for master’s and law graduates received Oliveira, Gregory Oliveri, Nicolas High School is to hold an open house senior residents; Hanson Park Con- their degrees May 12 at Camp Randall. Panora, Emma Petrassi, Madelyn on Sunday, September 23, at 1 p.m. servancy, Cranford, $600, presenting Max Liben, of Mountainside, Pinchuk, Joshua Pinkhasov, John for girls grades 5 through 8. The “John Bartram Lives” program; Jew- graduated from the College of Engi- Price, Christian Prip, Grace Raber, Future is Hers. neering, Bachelor of Science-Me- Daniel Ramdath, Erin Reyes, Dylan Mother Seton is located at One Mueller, Becker chanical Engineering, Mechanical Richards, Anna Rickard, Amanda Valley Rd. Clark, N.J. 07066. Engineering, Rickert, Manuela Rodrigues, Bran- For more information, please call Graduate from UA Sophia Goldschmidt, of Westfield, Dentistry for Infants, Children don Rodriguez, Max Rokhsar, (732) 382-1952 or visit AREA -- Madison Elaine Mueller, graduated from the School of Busi- Karishma Sachdev, Anthony San www.motherseton.org. of Westfield, has graduated from The ness, Bachelor of Business Adminis- Adolescents, and Special Needs University of Alabama (UA). She has tration, Business: Marketing, Busi- received a Bachelor of Science in ness: Operations and Technology Dr. Sara Karlin, D.D.S., Joins Education. Management. • New Patients Welcome Laura Kaitlyn Becker, of Scotch Daniel Kuhn, of Westfield, gradu- Plains, has graduated from The Uni- ated from the College of Letters and • Laser Dentistry Westfield Pediatric Dental Group versity of Alabama. She has received Science, Bachelor of Arts, Econom- a Bachelor of Science in Human En- ics, International Studies. WESTFIELD — Westfield Pediat- connect with her patients while pro- • In Office General Anesthesia ric Dental Group is pleased to an- vironmental Science. viding comprehensive dental care. UA awarded some 5,436 degrees nounce that Dr. Sara Karlin will be Dr. Karlin is certified in Pediatric joining our practice this during spring 2018 commencement Westfield Students Timothy P. McCabe, D.M.D. Advanced Life Support May 4 through the 6. August. Dr. Sara Karlin (P.A.L.S.) and Basic Board Certified Earn Pres. List received her Bachelor of Cardiac Life Support At W&L Univ. Julie Jong, D.M.D. Science degree from the (B.C.L.S.). She is a University of Maryland, member of the Ameri- WESTFIELD - Jennifer Bagger of Board Certified Belle Hutchins of WF College Park, and com- can Academy of Pediat- Graduates Bates Coll. Westfield, a member of the Class of Kelly Walk, D.D.S. pleted her D.D.S. at the ric Dentistry and the 2019, and Chi Shing Adrian Lam of University of Maryland American Dental Asso- WESTFIELD -- Belle Hutchins, of Westfield,, a member of the Class of Board Certified School of Dentistry. Dr. ciation. Westfield, graduated after majoring 2021, earned President's List status Karlin pursued her spe- Dr. Karlin currently in environmental studies at Bates for the recently ended academic year. John Chang, D.D.S. cialty training at New resides in Manhattan and College. Ms. Hutchins, the daughter The President's List comprises the Board Certified York University and enjoys spending time of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Hutchins of top echelon of students among full- Bellevue Hospital Cen- with friends and family. Westfield, is a 2014 graduate of time, degree-seeking undergraduates, Sara Karlin, D.D.S. ter, earning a certificate In her free time, Dr. Westfield High School. as determined from those with at least in Pediatric Dentistry. Karlin enjoys spending Bates College graduated 473 stu- 24 W&L-graded credits contributing Treating patients at the Rose F. time outdoors, singing, Broadway dents from 39 states and 42 countries to the GPA. 908-232-1231 Kennedy Center during residency af- shows, and playing tennis. on May 27, 2018. Cumulatively, the Washington and Lee University, 555 Westfield Avenue, Westfield forded Dr. Karlin the opportunity to Paid Bulletin Board Class of 2018 performed 82,000 hours the nation's ninth oldest institution of skillfully treat patients with special goleader.com/form/bulletin of community service, exemplifying higher education, is among the nation's www.kidsandsmiles.com needs. Dr. Karlin’s compassionate ap- Bates' commitment to community premier liberal arts colleges and uni- proach to patient care allows her to learning and civic action. versities. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 30, 2018 Page 17 POPCORN BlacKkKlansman There’s no Politics like Show Business 4 popcorns

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By Michael S. Goldberger film critic Harrier.), president of the black student I doubt I’ve ever reviewed a movie union at Colorado College. The more important than Spike Lee’s assertiveness of the activists portrayed, at BlacKkKlansman. Greater? Most likely. once innocently naïve and staunchly Although, in astutely fashioning his heart- brave, escapes caricature thanks to how felt S.O.S. about America’s burgeoning confidently Lee etches his muckrake. But racist threat, Spike Lee is no slouch in the there’s no equivocating when it comes to art department, either. This scintillating how the KKK is depicted…no claptrap film based on a true story about how, via about blame on both sides. a white counterpart, Afro-American cop Similar to Steinbeck’s intermittent in- Ron Stallworth infiltrated the Ku Klux sertion of the so-called inner chapters in SING YOUR HEART OUT...Children and Youth Choirs of New Jersey invite Klan, wouldn’t be nearly as shocking in “The Grapes of Wrath,” Mr. Lee at poi- talented singers, ages 7 to 18, to schedule an audition at the Continuo Arts its appeal to our better angels were it not gnant times poetically pauses his narra- Conservatory of Music, located at 36 Chatham Road, Summit. such a fine achievement in cinema. tive with stills of America’s purple moun- Will it win Best Picture? A mere bag of tain majesty, rivers and valleys. It im- shells. If Mr. Lee’s magnum opus proves presses how the beautiful goodness, our Youth Choirs of New Jersey to be this generation’s “Uncle Tom’s new Garden of Eden, is endangered by Cabin” and successfully causes an elec- the sullying greed of narcissistic white toral outcry against the seething hate that supremacists who claim, in profane con- To Hold Auditions currently threatens our ship of state, it tradiction to the egalitarian ode sung by UNIQUELY CARVED...“Terra” an Exhibit of Ceramics and Photographs by would behoove the Pulitzer Committee Woody Guthrie, that this is their land and AREA — Ever wonder what it’s have the opportunity to perform in Union resident Jessica Garber will open Wednesday, September 5, at the Les to add a film category. I’m fairly sure that, their land alone. Malamut Art Gallery. Shown is a selection of ceramics by the artist. like to perform locally, nationally, local venues throughout the school assuming the prize wasn’t bestowed on Here we are in the 21st century only to and internationally all in one season? year, and international venues in the the same night that the New York Knicks again find Orwell valid…that by dint of Members of the Children and Youth summer. Upcoming performances in- were playing for the NBA championship, color there are those who still consider Choirs of New Jersey invite talented clude an appearance at the Interna- Spike would drop by to memorialize the themselves more equal than others. A Ceramics and Photo Exhibit singers, ages 7 to 18, to schedule an tional Festival of the Aegean in Syros, occasion of his humanitarian achieve- subplot concerning the surreptitious Jew- audition to join these internationally Greece in July 2019. Members re- ment. ish identity of Stallworth’s white partner, This is stirring stuff, devotedly ferry- Flip Zimmerman, superbly played by Begins Wednesday acclaimed ensembles. The goal of sumes also include prestigious con- ing the viewer from intriguing adventure Adam Driver, adds a subtle, expansive these choirs is to develop the love of certs in at the Sistine Chapel, 42 shows yarn to the realization that racism, whether wrinkle to the film’s insights into preju- UNION -- “Terra” an Exhibit of from the Fashion Institute of Tech- artistic singing, enhance music edu- for Disney at the Paper Mill Play- in its inept reaction to inner city violence dice. Ceramics and Photographs by Union nology, SUNY. cation, provide global performance house and many other world-class or through the reckless injustice perpetu- We red-blooded—not black, not resident Jessica Garber will be hosted She has a passion for teaching and opportunities and enrich the lives of venues of note. ated at our borders, has tacitly become white—inclusionary Americans who by the Les Malamut Art Gallery. It has held various roles in New York our children and communities. Programs of the Continuo Arts Foun- official policy. Smartly injecting stock know better are outraged by these practi- tioners of hate. Their fanaticism against will be on display from Wednesday, and New Jersey. While prior training is not neces- dation, based in Summit with a North- footage from cataclysmic episodes delin- September 5, through October. Her ceramic work is showcased in sary, an audition is required. Singers east branch in Montclair, members eating the bias that Americans have pe- African-Americans, Jews, gays and any- rennially heaped on their less fortunate one else who stirs their fear is where A meet the artist reception will be large scale photographs and three-di- will be placed in the appropriate group hail from towns all over New Jersey, citizens, Lee, working from a script that malevolence meets evil. But while we are held on Thursday, September 6, from mensional work in this solo exhibition. based on their skills, maturity and including Summit, Westfield, Scotch he, Charlie Wachtel, David Rabinowitz rendered aghast, the perpetration serves 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the gallery. The The gallery is located on the lower readiness. The audition process is Plains, Madison, Chatham, Union, and Kevin Willmott adapted from to affirm our resolve. No matter from public is invited to attend. level of the Union Public Library, quick and simple and there is no fee to Roselle Park, Berkeley Heights, New Stallworth’s book, writes responsible his- where we sprang to embrace Washing- Ms. Garber has been creating ce- 1980 Morris Avenue, Union. The ex- audition. The conductor will listen Providence, Millburn/Short Hills, tory. ton, Jefferson and Adams’s bold experi- ramics for the last four years and hibit is free and open to the public for pitch retention, range and vocal Maplewood, and many more. But while the action-filled, undercover ment, the legacy, myth and ideology be- specializes in carved surface textures during regular library hours. It is quality. Singers may bring a selection Auditions take place at the Continuo drama at the center of the work will have long to everyone. The Pilgrims, the cow- boys and Indians, the wars fought against and applied patterns, as well as ex- handicapped accessible. to sing or learn a simple song at the Arts Conservatory of Music, located audiences on tenterhooks, and thus prime perimentation with different ceramic For further information visit audition. at 36 Chatham Road, Summit. To them for the contemporary tie-in deto- tyranny…it’s all ours. nated in the movie’s last 15 minutes, Mr. Lee captures and compresses into firing techniques. lesmalamutartgallery.wordpress.com Serving as Choirs-in-Residence for register for an audition appointment, patriots must hope that BlacKkKlansman a nutshell not only the horror of bigotry, Ms. Garber holds an AAS and BFA or call (908) 851-5450. one of the largest production compa- visit bit.ly/cafaudition or call (908) preaches beyond the choir. The serio- but its economic stupidity. Immersed in nies in Carnegie Hall, members also 264-5324. comic irony is that it fights fire with fire. his crucible of unvarnished truths, it strikes Our current crisis had its nascence in us how many countless lives continue to reality TV, which inveigled its way into be tragically ruined or ended by a venal Theater Project to Present Crescent Choral Society portions of the national consciousness justification as nonsensical as the idea that mistook the appeal of novelty and a that brown eggs are healthier than white promise of quick fixes for good govern- ones. How many potential curers of can- Comedy at Cranford Library Invites New Singers ment. Spike aims to out-dramatize the cer were deterred, barred or killed for no con. more reason than their color, creed or CRANFORD — The Theater Public Library, the Friends of the AREA — The Crescent Choral cent Choral Society, Deborah Simpkin In flourishing the First Amendment as religion? Project will present a staged, script- Cranford Public Library, and other Society is welcoming new singers King. the Founding Fathers intended when they As BlacKkKlansman cries out to our in-hand reading of an original play upcoming events, visit the Cranford from high school, and in all voice Rehearsals for this upcoming con- created a democracy in a world ruled by humanity, it’s almost as if we can hear from its Playwrights Workshop, in- Public Library page at parts for its upcoming November 3 cert are on Monday evenings from kings, emperors and sultans, Lee pulls no Daniel Webster himself exhort, “End cluding a discussion between the au- cranfordlibrary.org. For information concert. No auditions are needed, just 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Rehearsal dates are: punches. Weaving his provocative saga, this suffocating indecency that has dience and the author, on Saturday, about The Theater Project, visit their a joy of singing great choral compo- September 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8, which takes place in the demonstration- shrink-wrapped itself over our democ- September 15, at 2 p.m. in the page at thetheaterproject.org. sitions from all periods. While the 15, 22, 29. Dress Rehearsal is Friday, filled era of the early 1970s, the inter- racy in the guise of a TV show. Push a splicing of filmed documentation shows lever in the voting booth and change the Cranford Community Center. ability to read music is preferred, it is November 2, with a performance on how entertainment and politics have station.” Theatergoers will enjoy Making not required. Current Choral Society Saturday, November 3, at 5 p.m. merged into a disingenuous Hydra. … Sense of the Universe… One Comedy Seeking Writers members come from all areas and All rehearsals and the performance Fine period piece effects recall the BlacKkKlansman, rated R, is a Focus at a Time!, a collection of short plays towns in central New Jersey and be- are held in the Crescent Avenue Pres- angst of the times, matched in look, mood Features release directed by Spike Lee of comic absurdity by Luigi Januzzi, Do You Have: yond. For the November 3 concert, byterian Church in Plainfield. and attitude by John David Washington’s and stars John David Washington, Adam author of 27 published plays. The * A Musical Background? the Choral Society will be perform- If you are a singer looking for a afro-coiffured title character and his even- Driver and Laura Harrier. Running time: Community Center is located at 220 * A Passion for Writing? ing Haydn’s stirring Mass in Time of warm, inviting and inspiring musical tual love interest, Patrice Dumas (Laura 135 minutes. Walnut Avenue. War, combining forces with the New experience, the Crescent Choral So- Headquartered at the Burgdorff The Westfield Leader and The Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra ciety can provide it. Come, check us Center in Maplewood, The Theater Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times is and the Westfield High School Cho- out. Project is an acclaimed professional seeking creative writers who can rale. This unique and singular col- For more information or to register Class of SPFHS 1958 theater group and the winner of two review local symphony perfor- laboration of voices and instruments to sing, please contact the Choral New Jersey Tony Awards. The pro- mances. in the neo-Gothic splendor of the Society Concert Managers: Bing gram is sponsored by the Friends of Send a writing sample and brief Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church Bills, [email protected] or To Hold 60th Class Reunion the Cranford Public Library. Admis- resume or online resume for con- will be conducted by Artistic Direc- Michael Tackvic, SCOTCH PLAINS — The 1958 pected at this two-day reunion in Sep- sion is free and all are welcome. sideration to: [email protected]. tor of Crescent Concerts and the Cres- [email protected]. graduating class of Scotch Plains- tember. For information about the Cranford Fanwood High School will be hold- Many members went on to have ing its 60th reunion on Thursday, professional careers and many opened WESTFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY EVENTS CDC Theatre Holding September 20, at Shackamaxon Coun- their own business. Sixteen classmates try Club in Scotch Plains. There will married within the class…eight SEPTEMBER 2018 be a cocktail reception at 1 p.m. fol- couples, also a remarkable statistic. 550 East Broad Street, Westfield 908.789.4090 www.wmlnj.org Auditions for Seussical lowed by the main event at 2 p.m. Approximately one-third of the class Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Fri & Sat 9:30 am - 5:00 pm CRANFORD — CDC Theater is on This Island, Ragtime) have lov- welcomed by Mayor Al Smith of has passed away. Sundays 1:00 to 5:00 pm starting September 16 celebrating its 100th season and is ingly brought to life all our favorite Scotch Plains, Mayor Colleen Mahr One classmate’s father, Richard Closed September 1-3 for Labor Day Weekend proud to announce auditions for Dr. Seuss characters. These beloved of Fanwood and a teacher from 1958. Hatfield, was the mayor of Fanwood Seussical, a fantastical, magical, mu- stories will spring to live at the the- What makes this reunion newswor- and director of the County Board of PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS sical extravaganza! Tony winners atres home, 78 Winna’s Avenue in thy? This class was the first graduat- Freeholders. Another classmate’s fa- Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Cranford. ing class in the newly built (at that ther, Dr. Gary Osher, was the town 9/7 1:30 pm TGIF! The Imitation Game (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once Auditions are set for Tuesday, Sep- time) Scotch Plains-Fanwood High physician of Scotch Plains. 9/12 7:00 pm Blues Musician Rockin’ Johnny Burgin tember 18 and Thursday, September School. In the previous three years, Classmate Stuart Burns was killed NJIO Announces 20, at 7 p.m. Please prepare a 32-bar this class attended the old high school in the Vietnam War and perhaps was 9/14 1:30 pm TGIF! American Classic: Tony Bennett Orchestra Rehearsals cut of in the style of the show and bring on Park Avenue on split sessions. the only casualty living in Fanwood sheet music in the appropriate key. An Also, their Senior Prom was held at of that war. 9/17 7:00 pm Plant-based Super Foods with Sue Rose AREA -- New Jersey accompanist will be provided. Shackamaxon Country Club, the site Thirty class members attended St. Intergenerational Orchestra (NJIO) Headshots and resumes are not re- of the 60th reunion. Reunions were Bartholomew the Apostle School, now 9/20 7:00 pm Tai Chi Demonstration with Gang Huang will hold two, free, Monday open quired but gladly received. Rehearsals held every 10 years plus an extra known as St. Bartholomew Academy. house rehearsals on September 17 will be Tuesday and Thursday eve- reunion in Arizona. Five of the other They were the first graduating class 9/21 1:30 pm TGIF! The Hudson River School-Artistic Pioneers and September 24, from 4:30 to 9:30 nings 7:30 to 10 p.m. and Sundays 10 reunions were held in the Scotch of that school as well. A very close p.m. at 570 Central Avenue in New a.m. to 4 p.m. (depending on need). Plains area. The 50th three-day week- group, they have remained friends 9/24 7:00 pm Diane Cypkin-The Music of Harry Warren Providence. Individuals interested in Performances are to be held Decem- end reunion was held at the Jersey over the years and comprise 90 per- joining the orchestra, whether a be- ber at 7,8,14, and 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Shore, where many of the classmates cent of the Reunion Committee. 9/25 7:00 pm Cardio/Toning Exercise (2 more classes in October) ginner, lapsed, curious or a virtuoso, December 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. Visit spent time at the beaches and board- For those attendees who arrive on are welcome to attend and learn more. cdctheatre.org for additional details. walks in their younger years. Wednesday, September 19, a minia- 9/26 7:00 pm Rough Animals with author Rae DelBianco NJIO is a unique organization in Thirdly, this was a small class of ture golf outing at the Scotch Plains which musicians of all ages and skill 184 who have remained connected. Country Club and pizza party at the 9/26 1:30 pm TGIF! Classic Movie Week: When Harry Met Sally levels experience the joy of making Curtain Call Classes Reunions have gathered at least 100 Stage House Inn are planned. music together. Professional musi- at each reunion. This is a remarkable For more information, please call PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN cians work alongside members as Offered at CDC statistic compared to other classes Class of 1958 Reunion Committee CHECK WEBSITE FOR REGISTRATION AND ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION mentors and the result is artistic ex- CRANFORD — Registration is speaking to the uniqueness of this member Barbara Hauser Scott at (732) cellence with a strong educational open for the fall and winter Curtain class. Eighty, 78-year-olds are ex- 890-0996. 9/6 & 13 10:30 am Zumba Fun 2-5 yrs Comfy clothes. With caregiver/parent component in a non-competitive, Call Theatre Classes at CDC Theatre, musically challenging atmosphere. located at 78 Winans Avenue. Classes 9/8 10:00 am Drop-in Chess Club-No age requirement but players must NJIO has three orchestras to ac- will run for 12 weeks on Mondays, know how to move the pieces commodate a range of skill levels and beginning September 17. Students in members choose which to join: Pre- grades 3 through 5 will meet from 9/14, 21, 28 10:30 am Baby Playgroup 0-23 months With caregiver/parent lude String Ensemble, a small group 3:30 to 5 p.m. and students in grades for beginning string players, Inter- 5 through 8 at 5:30 to 7 p.m. Both 9/18 & 25 10:30 am 2’s on Thursday Storytime With caregiver/parent mezzo, a full symphonic orchestra groups will combine for performances for advanced beginner and interme- of T’was the Night Before Christmas 9/18 & 25 1:00 pm Crafternoon Storytime 3½-5yrs diate players, and Symphony, a full on Saturday, December 8, at 1 and 3 symphonic orchestra for intermedi- p.m. This Christmas musical gives 9/18 6:30 pm Evening LEGO Club 5+yrs Caregiver remains in library ate and advanced players who want to every student a star-turn with exciting participate at a high level. No audi- theater exercises that build confidence ) * 9/20 & 27 10:30 am 3’s on Thursday Storytime With caregiver/parent tions needed. Each orchestra rehearses and creativity in a supportive, lively & ) '# ! )( weekly and performs in four annual setting. Tuition is $325 and $300 for !% ) +"&# +"+ 9/22 10:00 am Paws to Read-Beginning readers read to library dogs concerts in N.J. public venues. each additional sibling. Visit for 10-minute sessions. Visit http://njio.org to learn more. cdctheatre.org for more information. "& '++ "& #"# ATTENTION LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS: Did You Know You Can Insert Your Pre-Printed Advertisement into the Leader/Times? • Mailed to subscribers with the printed newspaper • Provided to stores • Attached to the online edition each Thursday Ideal for Targeting Your Audience! Go to goleader.com/presskit/insert for more information. Page 18 Thursday, August 30, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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Westfield International Film Fest. Also Host to NJ/NY Filmmakers for Death (And Disco Fries) in two categories: Best Screenplay – Short Film and Best Short Narrative – Com- edy. He is also nominated at another film festival in Austin, Tex. for three awards for another film, Super- Woman, he is involved with and will be in Austin the same weekend as the WIFF. While he will be away, Death (And Disco Fries) will be represented at WIFF by Katrina Eugenia, who plays the waitress, CJ Cullen, who plays the angel of death, and Chris- tian Moran, sound and camera operator of the film. Director and co-writer of e.ro.sion, noun Catriona Rubenis-Stevens is LAST MEAL...Death (And Disco Fries), directed by Dennis Cahlo, will be nominated for Best Female Filmmaker. featured at the Westfield International Film Festival happening September 20 to Over 80 percent of the film crew is female, she noted to The Leader/Times, 23 in Downtown Westfield at the James Ward Mansion. Tickets are on sale now. Photo by Susan Myrill Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times with most of the film crew hailing from FLAGS FLYING HIGH…The Westfield High School Marching Band’s Color Guard practices last week on the school’s lawn By CHRISTINA M. HINKE meal—Disco Fries. French fries cov- New Jersey, and the film primarily in a pre-camp rehearsal. The Color Guard lost 13 members of the squad through graduation. The week leading up to Labor Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ered in gravy and cheesy, gooey good- shot in Jersey City, where she now Day they and the band members will attend Camp Oswego in the Pocono Mountains. WESTFIELD — Yes, it’s interna- ness was the first thought that came to lives with her husband and eight-week- tional, but filmmakers from New Jer- mind when writing the main charac- old son Nikolas, after moving from Culture Crawl sey and New York are representing in ter Charlie, whom Mr. Cahlo plays in England seven years ago. Westfield Intl. Film Fest. (cont.) the Westfield International Film Fes- the short film, mostly because the The film’s theme of rejection and Set for September 22 tival (WIFF), happening September dish was a go-to for after-hours din- loss, Ms. Rubenis-Stevens said, can ism, which is kind of like sci-fi…more his role on the CW network shows The RAHWAY -- The city’s annual arts 20 to the 23 right here in Downtown ing in Mr. Cahlo’s youth when living be summed up with the line from the like The Twilight Zone,” Ms. Rubenis- Vampire Diaries and The Originals. and mucial festival Culture Crawl is Westfield at the stunning James Ward in Staten Island, N.Y. script, “You are no longer loved, there- Stevens said in explaining her style. This year’s WIFF Woman in Film scheduled for Saturday, September Mansion. Sober, a Music Video di- The comedy is set mostly in Von fore, you are no longer necessary.” e.ro.sion, noun falls in that realm. Honoree is Persia White (The Vampire 22, in downtown Rahway. Culture rected by Adrian Colon, Death (And Vorst Park in Jersey City. “It’s my Ms. Rubenis-Stevens, who co-wrote The lead in the film, Josie (Katherine Diaries; Girlfriends), who will be hon- Crawl 2018 is a free, one day arts and Disco Fries) directed by Dennis love song to New Jersey in a way,” the script with Tammy McNeill, said Kahrs), is shown dissolving into sand. ored for her work both in front of and music festival where artists of all Cahlo, Jim’s Introduction to Gender Mr. Cahlo said of choosing the locale the story is based upon her own life A makeup artist designed a prosthetic, behind the camera at the Woman in genres will be on display, lining the Identity directed by K. Kypers, he had first seen when on the film fest and experience with love lost. The fitted over the actress’ chest, that held Film ceremony on September 22. Her streets of Rahway. Exhibits and per- e.ro.sion, noun directed by Catriona tour for his previous film The Week- film was also nominated for Best Cin- and released the sand, and then a most recent short film, Carousel, co- formances will be moved indoors in Rubenis-Stevens, Weightless, a Mu- end, now available on Amazon Prime. ematography – Short Film. visual effects artist “smoothed it over written with her husband, Mr. Mor- the event of rain. sic Lyric Video directed by Amanda Mr. Cahlo is nominated at the WIFF “I mostly lean towards magic real so it looks like her skin is bleeding gan, will screen prior to the ceremony. It features live performances, in- Duncan, Every Other Weekend di- sand,” she said. Ms. Rubenis-Stevens Westfield restaurants and food mar- teractive art, sculpture, video, spo- rected by Josh Victor Rothstein, Tyr- also used “trick photography,” she kets such as Vine Ripe Markets, Savory ken word, film, music, and unique annosaurus Death! directed by Adam said, to complete the process of the and Spice Shop, Casa di Pizza, and 16 vendors. This arts- and music-based Volerich, and The Talk directed by dissolving effect. The film is to screen Prospect Wine Bar and Bistro will pro- event is an opportunity for artists, Marlon Perrier are all films by N.J./ on opening night. vide the food for the kick-off party on musicians and performers to create N.Y. directors. These young filmmak- The red carpet will be rolled out at September 20, when most of the local and present new work, and offers a ers are joined by fellow colleagues the James Ward Mansion where 61 filmmakers’ works will be screened, chance to experience and engage with from across the globe as far as India, films and music videos, both short then afterwards a Q&A session will the arts and business communities in France, Iran, Turkey, Spain, Austra- and feature length, will be shown on take place. On Friday, September 21, a a unique and innovative way. lia and the United Kingdom. the big screen over four days. The catered, red-carpet gala will take place Visitors can visit one of the nine Mr. Cahlo spoke to The Westfield festival will also be host to Q&A before the evening’s film screenings, as featured areas that include two main Leader and The Scotch Plains- sessions with actors and filmmakers, well as a ceremony honoring three young stages where bands will perform, Fanwood Times about his second networking opportunities and parties. Rising Stars -- Holly Curran (Marvel- gaze as dancers of all different short film Death (And Disco Fries), Hollywood stars will also be spot- ous Mrs. Maisel), Myles Clohessy genres perform at the prestigious which tells “the sweet, funny, and lighted at the festival. Ingenue-ish is (Quantico), and Angelo Reyes (Kevin Hamilton Stage or enjoy a cycle of touching story of Charlie the directorial debut of John Stamos, Can Probably Wait). the Rahway Reel Short Film Festi- who...well...he died. 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COHEN CRACKS 2-RUN HOMER, KASPER 4-FOR-4, DAYTON 3 RUNS; PENNISE KNOCKS IN 5 RUNS Contact Stuns Riverside, 15-14 in UC Sr. 50+ B Div. Game 1

By DAVID B. CORBIN able seven-run rally as the Con- Kerry Gelb, who also had an triumphant winning RBI single. scored twice, and John Llano Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tact “Purple Gang” stunned the RBI. Dan Righetti had three Riversider Ross Pennise was laced a pair of singles and had Imminent defeat was only one Riverside Tapsters, 15-14. hits, an RBI and scored twice. the most productive, however, two RBI. swing away for second-seeded Contact connected for 27 to- But it was “Super” Dave with a pair of two-run singles Both teams pulled off some Contact Lens & Vision in Game 1 tal hits, which included a two- Rothenberg (3-for-4, 2 RBI), and an RBI single for five RBI, sparkling defensive plays. of the best of three Union County run home run from Scott who earned his title, with the while scoring twice. Tom “Purple Gang” shortstop Righetti Senior 50+ B Division semifinal Cohen, who also had a third Walensky contributed well to pulled off a number of fine playoffs against the third- RBI and an intentional walk. the Innkeeper’s 21-hit attack catches, including three back- seeded Riverside Inn at Matt Kasper, who went 4-for-4 Support Local Journalism with a double, two singles, a peddling grabs in shallow Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains with a run scored, had the only walk, two RBI and a run scored. centerfield. Third baseman Tim on August 23. Trailing, 14-8, in other extra base hit for the Leadoff hitter John McClung Walsh scooped a harsh grounder the bottom of the seventh in- Visionaries with a two-run (RBI) single twice, walked and that he quickly converted to a ning, late arriver Ed Quinn triple. Leadoff hitter Brian Day- scored three times. Although force out at second. But the hopped a two-out single over ton ripped three singles and batting at the bottom of the most interesting came in the third base to ignite an unbeliev- scored all three times as did lineup, Joe Hrubash (RBI) hit fourth inning when right fielder safely in all three of his plate Kasper made a running grab of appearances and scored all Dennis Maluchnik’s line drive See & Subscribe at three times. Pitcher Mario foul but carried the ball out of goleader.com/ballyhoo Fastiggi singled twice and play, which allowed a runner to Ballyhoo goleader.com/subscribe score from third. Riverside shortstop McClung, Submit commentary and items for publishing. as always, was in top form and Email to [email protected] Probitas Verus Honos l'ennemi du journaliste CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, August 30, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Legal Newspaper for Union County, Cranford Contact Lens & Vision Stuns Riverside Inn, 15-14, in Union County Senior Playoffs was involved in a pair of double 2 runs) sacrifice fly to right. a two-run single into shallow RBI single into left. Walensky Pennise lashed a two-run single plays, one of which accounted Riverside took a 3-1 lead in the center. Walensky added an RBI walked, John Llano bounced a and Walensky whacked an RBI for the first two outs of the third. Fastiggi wiggled a single single to right-center. two-run single past short then double. Contact seventh inning. He also over second, Hrubash got Dayton and Kasper tapped Walensky scored when Newton’s Contact responded with three made a pair of diving snags that aboard with a difficult chopper back-to-back singles in the third grounder to third was mis- runs (Walsh, Righetti, Gelb) to he converted to putouts then he to short, McClung walked to load and Byer sizzled an RBI single handled. make the score 14-8 then man- dazzled them all with a putout the bases and Pennise plopped past first to make the score 3-2 Contact scored only once in aged to hold Riverside score- performed while lying on his but Riverside matched the run the lower half of the inning less in the seventh but the Inn- back. Right-centerfielder in the fourth when Paul Newton when Anthony Muccio (2-for- keepers were on the verge of Pennise chased down a danger- Support Local Journalism (2-for-4), who singled to left, 3) singled and scored on jumping for joy when pitcher ous shot off the bat of Peter was later was awarded home on George Merlo’s single to right. Fastiggi initiated a second Byer and Rich Conklin snared a an out of bounds call. The Contact’s visions of victory (McClung)-to-first (Llano) wicked line off the bat of Steve Lensmen quickly answered looked bleak when Riverside double play in the Contact sev- “Wiz” Wieczerak. when Gelb singled and Cohen tacked on six runs on seven enth. But the merry-go-round Contact scored once in the blasted his two-run shot over hits in the sixth to seize a 14- of eight singles, a two-run triple bottom of the first and Dayton the leftfielder’s head. 5 lead. Conklin, Hrubash and by Kasper and an intentional got it started with a hopping The Riverside Tapsters tapped McClung had RBI singles, walk began with Quinn’s single single to right-center. Kasper home plate four times in the past third and ended with pulled a single to left. Dayton fifth to take an 8-4 lead. Hrubash Rothenberg’s lined walk off tagged up and advanced to third curled a single over third, Probitas Verus Honos single to right. on Byer’s fly ball to right then goleader.com/subscribe McClung chopped a single over Riverside Inn 003 146 0 14 he scored on Walsh’s (2-for-3, second and Pennise looped an Contact Lens 101 213 7 15 Page S-3 Thursday, August 30, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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* Cranford Football Cougars Become Scramblers with the Ramblers of Carteret * Page S-16 Thursday, August 30, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Westfield Area Y Devilfish Swim Way to a Successful Long Course Season The Westfield Area YMCA Dev- Christian Tedesco (boys 13/14) 14) 100 free (7th); Isabella (2nd), 100 breast (3rd), 200 IM 200 free (1st), 100 back (2nd); ilfish have completed their 2018 200 breast (2nd), 100 breast Nicholson (girls 15andO) 50 free (4th), 200 free (8th); Bridget Julia McGann 200 back (8th); Long Course season. The swim- (3rd); JD Twilley (boys 11/12) (1st), 200 free (2nd), 100 breast Thomas 50 free (1st), 200 free Abigael McKinney 100 free (8th); mers’ dedication and determina- 100 breast (8th); TJ Walsh (boys (2nd); Matt Swenson (boys 13/ (1st), 400 free (1st), 200 back Logan Swenson 50 back (5th), tion at their daily early morning 13/14) 200 back (6th), 100 fly 14) 400 free (1st), 100 fly (2nd), (4th), 100 back (6th). 50 free (6th), 100 free (7th); practices, held at the Westfield (6th); Zach Williams (boys 100 back (3rd); Bridget Thomas The team returned to Princeton Matt Swenson 200 fly (2nd), 100 Memorial Pool, earned them 15andO) 100 back (7th). (girls 15andO) 200 free (1st), from July 13th-15th for the NJ fly (4th), 100 back (6th); Bridget some strong finishes at a variety The next stop was the MYM 200 back (4th), 100 back (6th); Swimming Silver/Bronze meet Thomas 400 free (5th); JD Twilley of 50-meter pools throughout Summer Sunshine meet on June JD Twilley 50 free (7th); Barney and top 8 finishes were had by the 200 breast (5th). New Jersey. 16th, also hosted at Rutgers Uni- Veres (boys 15andO) 100 breast following Devilfish: Josh Cetin 50 The NJ Long Course Junior The competition season began versity. Top 8 Devilfish were Abby (1st), 200 breast (2nd), 200 IM back (4th); Jenna Daniel (girls Olympics were held at Rutgers at the 2018 Scarlet Heat Mad- Bebel (girls 13/14) 200 breast (5th); TJ Walsh 400 IM (2nd), 15andO) 200 breast (8th); Emelia University from July 26th-29th. ness at Rutgers University on (6th); Henry Brown (boys 200 free (3rd), 100 back (8th); Dengler 100 fly (2nd), 50 fly (3rd), This highly competitive meet saw June 2nd. Top 8 finishes for the 15andO) 50 free (2nd), 100 free Anna Wunderle (girls 13/14) 200 50 free (4th), 100 free (5th); some Devilfish break the top 8: Devilfish were swum by Seth (3rd), 100 fly (5th); Seth free (8th); Astrid Wunderle (girls Ashley Gao 50 breast (1st), 100 Kevin Gao 100 breast (1st), 200 Camacho (boys 13/14) 200 fly Camacho 100 back (1st), 100 fly 11/12) 50 fly (8th). breast (5th); Emily Gao 50 fly breast (1st); Clare Logan 50 back (2nd), 200 back (3rd), 200 IM (1st); Josh Cetin 50 fly (1st), 50 On July 7th and 8th, the Devil- (2nd), 50 breast (4th), 50 free (5th), 50 free (7th); Griff Morgan (6th); Josh Cetin (boys 10andU) free (5th), 50 back (6th), 100 fish competed at the Scarlet Sum- (7th), 200 back (7th); Kevin Gao 50 free (1st), 100 free (1st), 100 50 free (3rd), 50 back (4th), 50 free (8th); Chris Cheng 100 breast mer Luau at Princeton Univer- 100 fly (7th), 1500 free (8th); fly (5th); Bridget Thomas 1500 fly (4th); Chris Cheng (boys 13/ (8th), 100 fly (8th), 200 IM (8th); sity. Top 8 swimmers were Seth Alex Giangone 100 fly (5th); free (5th). 14) 100 free (4th); Emily Con- Emily Constable 50 breast (1st), Camacho 200 free (1st), 100 Lauren Lane 1500 free (1st), 100 Finally, the elite YMCA National stable (girls 11/12) 50 breast 100 breast (1st), 50 back (3rd), back (1st), 400 IM (1st), 100 back (2nd), 200 IM (7th); Julia meet was held July 30th through (1st), 50 free (2nd), 100 breast 100 free (4th); Alyssa Corvelli free (2nd); Josh Cetin 50 fly (3rd), McGann 200 free (7th); Logan August 3rd at the University of (2nd); Ava Contract (girls 100 fly (3rd), 100 back (5th); Will 100 free (4th), 50 back (5th); Partridge (girls 10andU) 50 breast Maryland. Congratulations to 10andU) 50 back (4th), 100 back Crall (boys 13/14) 200 IM (7th); Emelia Dengler 100 free (5th); (5th); Matt Swenson 1500 free Kevin Gao, Julia McGann, Abigael (4th), 50 breast (8th); Alyssa Emelia Dengler 50 free (2nd), 50 Ashley Gao100 breast (6th); (2nd), 100 breast (2nd), 200 free McKinney, Isabella Nicholson and Corvelli (girls 15andO) 100 breast fly (3rd); Ben Duan (boys 11/12) Emily Gao 50 fly (1st), 200 breast (2nd), 100 free (3rd); JD Twilley Bridget Thomas for qualifying and (5th), 100 back (6th); Emelia 50 breast (7th); Neve Ferreira (8th), 100 fly (8th), 200 IM (8th); 50 breast (6th). competing there. Dengler (girls 10andU) 100 free (girls 13/14) 200 IM (8th); Sophia Kevin Gao 200 breast (1st), 200 The Jeff Lowe Summer Fun Open The Devilfish remade the (2nd), 50 free (3rd), 50 fly (5th); Fussman (girls 10andU) 50 breast IM (6th); Charlie Jeckell 200 back meet was held at Princeton on Westfield YMCA long course Ashley Gao (girls 10andU) 50 (4th), 100 breast (8th); Ashley (8th); Viv Jeckell 50 free (2nd), July 17th and top 8s were Alyssa record board this summer, bet- breast (2nd), 100 breast (2nd), Gao 50 breast (5th), 100 fly (8th); 400 free (7th), 100 fly (8th); Corvelli 100 breast (6th), 100 fly tering times in 18 individual and 200 IM (5th); Emily Gao (girls Emily Gao 100 breast (5th); Kaylie Colin Kavanagh (boys 13/14) 200 (8th); Sofia Leonetti 100 breast 4 relay events: Girls 11/12: Emily 11/12) 100 fly (2nd), 200 free Gao 50 free (5th), 100 free (7th); back (4th), 200 breast (4th), (2nd), 200 breast (2nd); Julia Constable 50 breast, 100 breast; (4th), 200 IM (7th); Kaylie Gao Kevin Gao 100 breast (1st); 100 back (5th); Lauren Lane 200 McGann200 back (3rd), 100 back Emily Gao 800 free, 1500 free; (girls 10andU) 50 free (4th), 100 Isabella Giacobbe 50 back (4th); back (2nd), 200 free (3rd), 400 (8th); Bridget Thomas 400 free Clare Logan 50 free; Girls 13/14: breast (5th); Kevin Gao (boys Alex Giangonne 50 fly (7th); free (4th), 100 back (4th), 200 (2nd), 200 free (3rd); Barney Viv Jeckell 50 free; Lauren Lane 13/14) 100 breast (1st), 200 Emma Heinze (girls 13/14) 400 IM (4th), 50 free (7th); Sofia Veres 200 breast (6th), 100 breast 1500 free; Boys 13/14: Seth breast (1st); Isabella Giacobbe IM (3rd), 200 breast (8th), 100 Leonetti 100 breast (2nd), 200 (8th); Zach Youssef 50 free (8th). Camacho 100 back, 200 back, (girls 11/12) 200 back (6th); fly (8th); Will Heinze 50 back breast (2nd), 200 back (8th); On July 20th through the 22nd, 100 fly; Kevin Gao 100 breast, Alex Giangone (boys 10andU) 50 (4th), 100 back (8th); Charlie Clare Logan 50 free (1st), 50 the Y Devilfish competed at the 200 breast; Matt Swenson 800 fly (8th), 100 fly (8th); Will Heinze Jeckell 50 back (5th), 50 breast back (1st), 100 free (2nd), 50 fly NJ Swimming BAC Summer free, 1500 free, 200 fly; 200 (boys 11/12) 200 back (8th); (6th), 100 breast (7th); Viv Jeckell (3rd), 200 free (6th); Julia Champs at the Berkeley Aquatic medley relay (Seth Camacho, Charlie Jeckell (boys 11/12) 50 50 free (2nd), 100 free (2nd), McGann 200 back (1st), 50 free Center in New Providence. Swim- Kevin Gao, Christian Tedesco, free (8th); Viv Jeckell (girls 13/ 400 free (2nd); Lauren Lane 200 (5th), 100 free (7th), 100 back mers who made the top 8 were: Matt Swenson); Girls 15/18: 14) 50 free (4th), 100 free (4th), free (2nd), 100 back (4th), 50 (7th); Griff Morgan (boys Josh Cetin 50 back (2nd), 50 fly Bridget Thomas 400 free, 800 100 fly (7th); Lauren Lane (girls free (7th); Sofia Leonetti 100 15andO) 50 free (1st), 100 free (2nd); Ashley Gao 50 breast free, 1500 free; 200 free relay 13/14) 200 back (3rd), 200 IM breast (3rd), 400 IM (3rd), 50 (1st), 200 free (1st), 100 fly (4th), 100 breast (5th); Emily (Abigael McKinney, Isabella (7th); Sofia Leonetti (girls free (7th); Clare Logan (girls 11/ (2nd), 200 fly (2nd); Isabella Gao 50 fly (2nd), 50 breast (3rd), Nicholson, Bridget Thomas, Julia 15andO) 100 breast (1st), 200 12) 50 free (1st), 50 back (1st), Nicholson 50 free (3rd), 200 free 400 free (7th), 200 IM (7th), 400 McGann); 800 free relay (Bridget breast (4th), 200 IM (7th); Erin 50 fly (1st), 100 free (2nd); Billy (3rd), 200 back (5th), 400 free IM (7th); Charlie Jeckell 100 back Thomas, Isabella Nicholson, McAndrew (girls 15andO) 50 free Maguire (boys 13/14) 200 back (7th), 200 IM (7th); Matt (6th); Viv Jeckell 50 free (2nd), Muriel Maloney, Abigael (5th); Abigael McKinney (girls (5th); Julia McGann (girls Swenson 400 free (1st), 200 free 100 fly (6th); Colin Kavanagh 50 McKinney); 400 medley relay 15andO) 50 free (2nd), 100 free 15andO) 100 free (2nd), 400 free (2nd), 50 free (3rd), 100 back free (8th); Lauren Lane 200 back (Julia McGann, Isabella (4th), 100 fly (4th); Catherine (2nd), 100 back (3rd), 200 free (3rd), 100 fly (3rd), 200 fly (3rd); (4th); Sofia Leonetti 100 breast Nicholson, Abigael McKinney, Ritter (girls 11/12) 50 free (6th); (4th); Bridget Mooney (girls 13/ Christian Tedesco 200 breast (8th); Clare Logan 50 free (1st), Bridget Thomas). Page S-17 Thursday, August 30, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Garwood Southside Water Line Upgrades to be Completed In Nov.

By MICHAEL BONACCORSO “Cleaning and lining is the pro- includes Second Avenue, Third Specially Written for The Westfield Leader cess of removing sediment from Avenue, the eastern stretch of GARWOOD — New Jersey inside the water main, then lin- Fourth Avenue, Fifth Avenue, American Water field operations ing the inner surface with a ce- Anchor Place, Winslow Place, Oak manager Michael Bange told the ment sealant,” said Mr. Bange as Street, Cedar Street, Walnut borough council Tuesday night he described the rehabilitation Street and a small portion of that the southside water main process. Maple Avenue. restoration project’s expected He said American Water’s on- Councilman Marc Lazarow said completion date is Friday, No- site employees will work on Sat- the 2019 project date is some- vember 9, 2018. New Jersey urdays, allowing the project to thing he supports versus waiting American Water has invested be completed in November ver- until 2020 to provide better wa- more than $3 million into reha- sus an initial projected Decem- ter quality and water flows to bilitating over 13,000 feet of ber completion date. north-side residents. The sched- water lines in Garwood, stated The 2018 south-side revital- uling decision is pending Ameri- Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Mr. Bange. ization project includes water can Water’s scheduling and bud- HUNTING FOR BARGAINS...Shoppers walk through Downtown Cranford American Water is planning to mains servicing Locust Avenue, geting. Council members unani- during Sunday’s street fair. revitalize all the water mains Pine Avenue, Center Street, mously agreed through verbal supplying water to the borough’s Spruce Avenue, Myrtle Avenue, commitment to allow the project northside in 2019 or 2020, stated New Street, Beech Avenue, Ha- to commence sooner than later, Mr. Bange. He said the water zel Avenue, Hickory Avenue, East stated Mr. Bange. Cranford BOE Hears of main restoration helps reliabil- Street and Oak Street. He said the project will not cost ity, improving water flows and The 2019 or 2020 rehabilita- the borough any money. Ameri- water quality. tion project on the north side can Water has assured the bor- Safety Procedures at Schools ough that all roads excavated By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE be credentialed. Visitors will be will be restored to their previous Specially Written for The Westfield Leader asked their names, if they have conditions. CRANFORD — Safety issues an appointment, the purpose of Resident Al Del Conte stated were the main focus of Monday their visit and will be asked to that after a previous project, night’s regular meeting of the show photo identification. American Water neglected a bor- Cranford Board of Education The staff positioned in the safety ough-owned tree after “digging (BOE). vestibule will have training in around its roots,” subsequently School Safety Specialist Curt “what to look for and suspicious killing the tree. Mr. Del Conte Fogas, Ed.D., gave a presenta- activity,” according to Mr. Fogas. said the tree has remained dam- tion highlighting the enhance- In the safety vestibule, visitors aged “for over two years now.” ments and upgrades that will be will press another buzzer and will Mr. Bange said he would per- in place district-wide for the be asked their name again. Of- sonally review what was done 2018-2019 school year. fice staff will check the video feed during Mr. Del Conte’s project to Prior to the presentation, Su- and the visitor will have access to figure out why the tree had not perintendent of Schools Scott the main office, where he or she been removed. Rubin, Ed.D., reminded audience will be given a visitor pass. Cranford Mayor Thomas H. members, “we obviously can’t Parents are being discouraged Hannen, Jr. spoke during the tell you all of the enhancements from holding doors open for meeting’s public commentary and upgrades that were done people following them into the portion, asking Garwood’s coun- with protocols because that, in school, as to allow each indi- cil to join Cranford’s leadership and of itself, would compromise vidual to show proper creden- to discuss the Paperboard Rede- safety.” tials. Additional protocol has been velopment project’s impact on Each of the eight schools in the set in place, which would require flooding in Cranford. The council Courtesy of Tom Hannen district will have an electronic guests to make an appointment UNDER WATER...On West Holly Street in Cranford, Orchard Brook over- adopted an ordinance approving double-door entry system. The prior to their arrival at school. flows the street on July 27. Cranford has concerns that further development in the Paperboard redevelopment first point of entry will be into a Advance notice of the arrival of Garwood would add to the impermeable coverge, thus increasing flooding in the plan Tuesday night. safety vestibule. Guests will be the guest involves a phone call CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE township. buzzed into the vestibule and will CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-18 Thursday, August 30, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary ** Garwood Southside Water Line Upgrades ** Cranford BOE Hears of Safety

Mayor Hannen stated that he paired, allowing for regular street capacity and a managerial or and use of the buzzer. which are visible. has appointed a special subcom- sweeping. Garwood’s south side oversight capacity, stated Ms. There also has been a non- “Those in themselves have mittee tasked with addressing will be swept on Tuesdays and Ariemma, meaning the superin- visitation schedule established proven to be a deterrent. Most recent redevelopments’ impact the north side will be swept on tendent, if hired, would not be for each of the buildings provid- people, when they see a camera, on Cranford’s flooding, including Thursdays. allowed to work in the same ca- ing time frames during which somebody is watching, are usu- their impact on surrounding mu- Councilwoman Sara Todisco pacity (physically laboring) in the visitors should try to avoid stop- ally on their best behavior,” Mr. nicipalities. Mayor Hannen said said the governing body is not field as the rest of the DPW work- ping by the school. Fogas commented to the board. Cranford residents are specifi- planning on making Garwood a ers do. Bins have been placed in the All perimeter doors will be cally concerned with the Paper- sanctuary borough for illegal im- She said the DPW contracts safety vestibule for forgotten alarmed and monitored. Alarms board redevelopment site in- migrants. Ms. Todisco said she would have to be renegotiated as items needed by students. Par- on the door alert staff if a door is creasing the storm runoff, which heard concerns from several resi- the borough would have to pay a ents should “call in” that they are ajar. From that point, a staff he said would increase flooding dents that an ordinance certify- salaried supervisor to manage leaving an item, and then drop member will attend to the situa- impacting Cranford. Mayor ing the borough as a “sanctuary from an office under the current the clearly-labeled item in the tion immediately. Hannen displayed a picture of city” was going to be proposed. DPW contract stipulations and bins available in the vestibule. A STOPit, an app that acts as a West Holly Street submerged Ms. Todisco stated she would not wording. staff member will retrieve the reporting feature, where students under water after a storm. support such a measure. “We would like to bring this item and give it to the student. can report anything suspicious The redevelopment’s impact on Councilman Lazarow and Coun- service back to Garwood,” Ms. Each school will be equipped anonymously, will be available increased runoff will include ana- cilwoman Blumenstock also Cuccaro said. with additional cameras, some of to students in the district. lyzing both site plans for rede- stated they did not plan on pro- A district coordinator of culture velopments in Cranford and re- posing and would not support and climate will be hired in the developments impacting such legislation. Cranford Schools to Open district to assist in attending to Cranford, stated Mayor Hannen. Councilwoman Ileen Cuccaro the social-emotional needs of Mayor Hannen said that under stated that she wants the public Cranford students and to help municipal land use law, develop- works shared-service agreement enhance the culture and climate ers are only tasked with “setting with Fanwood terminated under Thursday, September 6 throughout the district. aside for a 100-year storm.” the 90-day termination clause. BY ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE The amount, which Mr. Superintendent Rubin will hold “One-hundred-year storm(s) Ms. Cuccaro said she wants to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Carfagno described as “fluid,” will his annual safety meeting on come and go as a constant,” said promote a “hands-on superin- CRANFORD — Opening day for be paid over a five-year period. Thursday, September 27. The Mayor Hannen, describing a tendent” from among the bor- Cranford schools will be Thurs- The board awarded the con- meeting is an “open forum” for higher frequency of “major ough Department of Public Works day, September 6. Faculty mem- tract to U.S. Bancorp Govern- discussion on safety in the dis- storms” in New Jersey’s recent (DPW) employees. bers, students, administrators mental Leasing and Finance Inc. trict. history. “We can get somebody certi- and parents will be faced with at a rate of 3.10 percent a year at The next board of education “We welcome your input,” fied from within if they so choose new protocol and policies cen- approximately $88,040.90 per meeting will take place on Mon- Mayor Hannen said. to be a superintendent in the tering on a growing concern for year for five years. day, September 17, at 7:30 p.m. Garwood Mayor Charles future,” Ms. Cuccaro said. student safety and wellness. The 2018-2023 Strategic Plan Lombardo said Cranford’s sub- Borough Clerk Christina New policies related to visiting for the district was approved and committee could begin by dis- Ariemma said state law requires schools and dropping off items at will be implemented for the 2018- Library to Feature cussing their concerns with bor- that a DPW superintendent must the school will be communicated 2019 school year. ough council members who act have three to four years of edu- to parents through correspon- The mission statement for the Teen Paint and Sip as liaisons to the planning board, cation or between eight to 12 dence from Superintendent of Strategic Plan is to “strive to CRANFORD — The Cranford including other borough leader- certification classes completed. Schools Scott Rubin, Ed.D. build capacity in every student to Public Library will hold a Paint ship as needed. Each course or certification can Other changes include addi- develop the passion, persever- and Sip: Teen Edition event on In other business, the Garwood cost between $800 and $1,000, tional cameras, perimeter door ance, and creativity to shape the Tuesday, September 18, at 5 Council approved an ordinance stated Ms. Ariemma. She said no alarms and use of a safety vesti- world around them.” p.m., at the Cranford Commu- establishing residential permit borough DPW employees hold bule at each of the district’s eight The broad goals for the Strate- nity Center. Cranford teens are parking on Myrtle Avenue and certifications to assume the su- schools. gic Plan include increasing mean- welcome to come to this paint Spruce Avenue near the Garwood perintendent position. Business Administrator and ingful stakeholder engagement tutorial and create their own work Sports and Recreation Complex. Ms. Ariemma stated that the Board Secretary Robert J. to enhance practices, structures of art. Admission to the program Councilwoman Jennifer current teamster contract for Carfagno commented during the and student learning and im- is free and all are welcome. Blumenstock said the Depart- DPW employees does not desig- August 27 board of education proving access to and the effec- The Cranford Community Cen- ment of Public Works will main- nate the borough’s DPW super- (BOE) meeting that these up- tive utilization of data to pro- ter is located at 220 Walnut Av- tain a regular street-sweeping intendent as “hands-on.” A grades “cost over $400,000,” and mote continuous improvements enue. To preview other upcom- schedule commencing in Sep- “hands-on” superintendent sug- further indicated, since this was in support of district vision, goals ing programs, go to tember. She said the borough’s gests an employee who works in just phase one, that this esti- and desired outcomes. cranfordlibrary.org and click on street sweeper has been re- both their existing DPW employee mate was not “the final number.” CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Calendar or Upcoming Events. Page S-19 Thursday, August 30, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Memorial Service Set Literacy New Jersey Posts In Cranford on 9/11 CRANFORD — The Cranford Tutoring Training Dates World Trade Committee and the Cranford Clergy Council will host CRANFORD — Literacy New Jer- October 2, October 9 and No- a 9/11 Memorial Service on Tues- sey has announced that registra- vember 7 will take place at the day, September 11, at 6:30 p.m. tion is now open for its Fall 2018 Cranford Community Center, lo- It will be held in Cranford’s WTC Tutor Training classes. The work- cated at 220 Walnut Avenue. The Park at Springfield and North shops will provide trainees with October 4 session will be held at Union Avenues. the tools and strategies neces- Summit High School, located on This event honors those who lost sary for working with adults in Kent Place Boulevard, Summit, their lives in the September 11, one of three categories: English and the October 13 session will 2001 attacks, as well as families, As A Second Language, High be at the Elizabeth Public Li- friends, first responders and all School Equivalency and Basic brary, 11 South Broad Street, who were affected by this tragedy. Skills. Elizabeth. In case of inclement weather, The six required sessions will After completing the training the service will take place at the take place on Thursday, Sep- sessions, tutors are matched with First Presbyterian Church located tember 27, 7 to 9:30 p.m.; Tues- a small group of students from across the street from the park. day, October 2, 7 to 9:30 p.m.; the growing waiting list of adults All are welcome. For more information, call (908) 578-5085. Thursday, October 4, 7 to 9:30 who need to improve their lit- Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader p.m.; Tuesday, October 9, 7 to eracy skills. Tutors meet with GIVE ME TEN...Cranford’s street fair on Sunday featured a push up competi- 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, October their students in a public place, tion between the Marines as a U.S. Marines recruiter looks on. 13, 9:30 a.m. to noon; and usually a Union County library, Garwood Lions Club Wednesday, November 7, 7 to for two hours each week. Once 9:30 p.m. tutors have met with their stu- Slates Seniors Picnic The sessions on September 27, dents they will be asked to come Cranford Schools Open Sept. 6 GARWOOD — The Garwood Li- back for a sixth session. New ons Club has announced that its volunteers are asked to make a annual senior citizens’ picnic will New Classes Available commitment of at least 50 hours. Additionally, the district seeks school year include Forensics: take place on Saturday, Septem- Literacy New Jersey provides to increase student access to, Advanced Speech and Debate, ber 8, at noon. As in past years, To Cranford Seniors ongoing supervision and support and engagement in, personal- the Graphic Novel and Yearbook it will be held indoors at the CRANFORD — The Cranford to tutors in the form of free Pro- ized learning opportunities and 3: Leadership. Columbian Club (Knights of Co- Recreation and Parks Department fessional Development work- standardized best practices and Introduction to Cybersecurity, lumbus Hall), located at 37 South has announced that two new pro- shops on specific topics such as to promote continuous improve- Medical Spanish, Eighth Grade Avenue, Garwood. All Garwood grams for senior citizens will be Health Literacy, Learning Dis- ment, awareness and a culture Math and Musical Dance Theatre senior citizens are welcome to offered at the Cranford Commu- abilities, and ESL Conversation of student safety and wellness. also will be offered this year. attend at no cost. nity Center beginning in the Fall. and Small Group Instruction. New appointments for the Several projects were com- Hamburgers, hot dogs, corn and “Intro to Pickleball,” a paddle To volunteer, individuals must 2018-2019 school year include pleted at all eight schools over the Lions clam chowder will be sport that combines elements of be at least 18 years old, able to Kevin Willey, a social studies the summer. Some of the larger served, followed by pastries and badminton, tennis and table ten- speak and read English and will- teacher at Hillside Avenue School; endeavors include new landscap- coffee. nis, will take place on Thursdays ing to tutor in Union County. Ashli Kravarik, a fourth-grade ing at Walnut Avenue School, This year marks the Garwood from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Knowl- Tutors do not need to have any teacher at Hillside Avenue School; repaving the blacktop at Orange Lions Club’s 89th year of service edge of the game is not required. teaching experience and do not and Amy Zabludovsky, a part- Avenue School and Cranford High to the community. The main mis- “Tone Up,” a class incorporat- need to speak a foreign lan- time kindergarten teacher and School, and a 209-gallon water sion of this international organi- ing strength training, balance and guage. The training will provide classroom assistant at Brookside tank replacement at Livingston zation is to help the blind. Addi- flexibility, will be held on Fridays volunteers with techniques and Place School and Walnut Avenue Avenue School, among other tionally, the Garwood Lions Club from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. strategies for working with adult School. projects. sponsors many community These classes are open to learners, as well as sample in- Colleen Donovan has been ap- Superintendent Rubin told events, including the annual Hal- Cranford residents only. Regis- structional materials and ac- pointed as a school occupational board members at Monday’s loween Parade and pancake tration for both programs is avail- tivities. therapist; Jennifer Hueston as a board of education meeting, “I breakfast. Additionally, the able at the Cranford Recreation There is a $45 non-refundable physical education teacher at love the promise of a brand-new Garwood Lions Club annually pro- Department. The Cranford Com- registration fee to cover the cost Cranford High School and school year.” vides scholarships to selected munity Center is located at 220 of books and materials. For more Jonathan Jackson as a music Garwood students graduating Walnut Avenue. For further in- information, or to register, call teacher at Orange Avenue either eighth grade or high school. formation, call the Cranford Com- Literacy New Jersey at (908) 486- School. Probitas Verus Honos Updates on club activities are munity Center at (908) 709- 1777 or e-mail New curricula to be offered in available on Facebook at 7283. [email protected]. the district for the 2018-2019 “Garwood Lions Club.” Page S-20 Thursday, August 30, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary CDC Theatre Holding

CRANFORD Sunday, August 19, Quentin Auditions for Seussical Padilla, 25, of Clark was arrested and charged with possession of CRANFORD — CDC Theater is September 20, at 7 p.m. Please prescription legend drugs and celebrating its 100th season and prepare a 32-bar cut of in the possession of drug parapherna- is proud to announce auditions style of the show and bring sheet lia after police units were dis- for Seussical, a fantastical, magi- music in the appropriate key. An patched to the area of North cal, musical extravaganza! Tony accompanist will be provided. Avenue West and North Union winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Headshots and resumes are not Avenue for a traffic accident. Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favor- required but gladly received. Re- Following an investigation at the ite Year, Once on This Island, hearsals will be Tuesday and scene, one of the drivers, Padilla, Ragtime) have lovingly brought Thursday evenings 7:30 to 10 was arrested for suspected pre- to life all our favorite Dr. Seuss p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 scription legend drugs located characters. These beloved sto- p.m. (depending on need). Per- inside the vehicle. He was pro- ries will spring to live at the formances are to be held De- cessed and provided with a state theatres home, 78 Winna’s Av- cember at 7,8,14, and 15 at 7:30 Superior Court appearance date. enue in Cranford. p.m. and December 9 and 16 at In addition, he was issued motor Auditions are set for Tuesday, 2 p.m. Visit cdctheatre.org for vehicle summonses for careless September 18 and Thursday, additional details. driving and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a Theater Project to Present CURRENT EVENTS...Jonathan Eicholz, 9, of Garwood recently wrote to motor vehicle. Congressman Leonard Lance (R-7th, Westfield) to request he be able to inter- Monday, August 20, Robinson view his federal lawmaker on current events. Jonathan stopped by Mr. Lance’s Alvarez, 38, of West Caldwell Westfield District office this week and was joined by his mother, Kathleen was arrested and charged with Comedy at Cranford Library Eicholz, and his sister, Rachael. possession of a hypodermic syringe following a motor vehicle CRANFORD — The Theater events, visit the Cranford Public stop on North Avenue East near Project will present a staged, Library page at the Garden State Parkway 137 script-in-hand reading of an origi- cranfordlibrary.org. For informa- Cranford Library Reveals Exchange for a seatbelt viola- nal play from its Playwrights tion about The Theater Project, tion. Alvarez, a passenger in the Workshop, including a discus- visit their page at vehicle, was charged with pos- sion between the audience and thetheaterproject.org. session of hypodermic syringes the author, on Saturday, Sep- Upcoming Teen Activities located inside the vehicle. Alvarez tember 15, at 2 p.m. in the Knights’ Car Show was processed and provided with Cranford Community Center. CRANFORD — The Cranford tober 9 and 23, November 6 and a Municipal Court appearance Theatergoers will enjoy Making On Tap Sept. 8 Public Library has announced 20, and December 4 and 18. date. In addition, the driver was Sense of the Universe… One Com- AREA — The Knights of Colum- multiple events for teens that Experienced and learning play- issued a motor vehicle summons edy at a Time!, a collection of bus No. 3240 will hold their Sec- will take place September ers are welcome. for a seatbelt violation. short plays of comic absurdity by ond Annual Car Show on Satur- through December. The library will host its Teen Luigi Januzzi, author of 27 pub- day, September 8, from 10 a.m. Game On! is scheduled every Advisory Group on the second lished plays. The Community to 3 p.m. It will take place in the first and third Wednesday at 5 Monday of the month at 6 p.m. Mother Seton Center is located at 220 Walnut Church of the Assumption park- p.m. The meeting dates are Sep- Meeting dates are September 10, Avenue. ing lot, located at 113 Chiego tember 5 and 19, October 3 and October 15, November 12 and Regional High School Headquartered at the Burgdorff Place, Roselle Park. The rain date 17, November 7 and 21, and December 10. Teens in the com- Center in Maplewood, The The- is Saturday, September 22. December 5 and 19. Teens can munity are welcome to share To Hold Open House ater Project is an acclaimed pro- The vehicle admission fee is enjoy video games, card games their thoughts on the Teen Zone CLARK -- Mother Seton Regional fessional theater group and the $15 by Sunday, September 2. and more. and make suggestions for pur- High School is to hold an open winner of two New Jersey Tony Food, trophies and music will be The library will run its Chess chases and programming. All house on Sunday, September 23, Awards. The program is spon- featured during the event. All Club for teens every second and those in attendance will earn at 1 p.m. for girls grades 5 sored by the Friends of the proceeds will benefit the church- fourth Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. community service hours. through 8. The Future is Hers. Cranford Public Library. Admis- sponsored St. Vincent De Paul Meetings of the club will take The Cranford Public Library is Mother Seton is located at One sion is free and all are welcome. Society Food Pantry. place September 11 and 25, Oc- located at 224 Walnut Avenue. Valley Rd. Clark, N.J. 07066. For information about the For information, contact Greg To see other upcoming programs, For more information, please Cranford Public Library, the Delano at [email protected] Probitas Verus Honos go to cranfordlibrary.org and click call (732) 382-1952 or visit Friends of the Cranford Public or call/text him at (908) 377- on Calendar or Upcoming Events. www.motherseton.org. Library, and other upcoming 9939.