Westfield Council Candidates Debate Budget, Property Taxes Westfield Receives $55,000 Grant from County for New Bleachers

Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, October 22, 2015 OUR 125th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 43-2015 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Westfield Council Candidates Debate Budget, Property Taxes By FRED T. ROSSI to “do a better job” when it comes to should expand its use of social media Specially Written for The Westfield Leader transparency, calling its meetings as a way of better promoting WESTFIELD — The candidates “perfunctory affairs” that provide little Westfield. for town council met last Friday opportunity for input from residents. A third question, about gun con- evening to discuss a variety of issues He also criticized the governing trol, led to Mr. Ortolani expressing ranging from traffic safety and park body for not addressing several is- support for universal background upgrades to budget and tax matters. sues for a long time, singling out checks and hoping the council would Four seats on the governing body traffic safety, especially speeding on support various gun-control issues as — one from each of the four wards — Clark, Prospect and Elm Streets. He a way of pushing state and national will be up for grabs on Tuesday, No- said residents living on those streets leaders to address the issue. vember 3, as Democrats try to make a have tried without success to have Republican Councilwoman JoAnn dent in the Republicans’ unanimous their concerns addressed. Neylan, who is running unopposed in control of the eight-member council. Mr. Ortolani was asked where cuts the Second Ward, spent much of her First Ward Democratic candidate to the town’s budget could be made time defending the present council’s Daniel Ortolani is challenging incum- and he mentioned the money that was record. bent Frank Arena, who was unable to earmarked to upgrade the town’s She said that after Superstorm attend last Friday’s forum sponsored website. Sandy three years ago, “we evaluated by The Westfield Leader and moder- He said the work could be done how to be better prepared” for emer- ated by editor Lauren Barr. “for a fraction of the cost” by a col- gency situations, with one result be- Mr. Ortolani said the council needed lege intern. He also said the town ing the purchase of a mobile com- mand center for first responders. She also defended the council’s management of town finances, pointing to the recent AAA bond rating issued by Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader Standard & Poor’s. FACE OFF…The Westfield Candidates Forum was held Friday, October 16. The video is online at goleader.com and airs Mrs. Neylan said that 16 percent of on Westfield TV36 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. plus Sundays at 8 p.m., through to property taxes go to the municipal Election Day, November 3. Pictured, from left to right, are: Republican candidates for Town Council, Doug Stokes, JoAnn government, which has to use those Neylan and Mark LoGrippo, Editor for The Westfield Leader and moderator Lauren S. Barr, and Democratic candidates funds to pay for a variety of mandated for Town Council, Martin Rothfelder, Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded and Daniel Ortolani. and discretionary budget items including police and fire department funding, senior citizen transportation, road and park maintenance and leaf Westfield Receives $55,000 Grant pickup. “We work hard” to keep property taxes as low as possible, she said, and From County For New Bleachers noted that county taxes amount to about 24 percent of the local prop- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE cuss its next steps in the coming construction of new sidewalk at erty-tax levy. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader weeks, Town Administrator Jim various locations in the town. She said she was “so frustrated” WESTFIELD — The town re- Gildea said, and would anticipate Four miles of paving was com- that Westfield residents’ tax payments ceived a $55,000 Kids Recreation having the new bleachers installed pleted Monday, Mr. Gildea said, Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader to the county get “spent in all other Trust Grant from the County of before the spring sports season. praising the town engineer. The MESMERIZED…A little girl is mesmerized by a man walking on stilts along the towns but Westfield.” Union to be used for replacing all The remainder of the funds is striping will be complete this month. Street Fair in downtown Cranford on Sunday. Third Ward Democratic candidate of the bleachers in the anticipated to be drawn from the “He has done a phenomenal job Martin Rothfelder criticized the com- municipality’s parks, council was “special improvement fund”, he getting all these jobs done,” Mr. position of the various local boards told Tuesday. said. Gildea said. Westfield BOE Mulls Idea and commissions, claiming that 84 The money came in the form of a Council approved a bid for truck The town received $75,000 from percent of members of those bodies matching grant for the project, rentals to be used for leaf collection the developer of a multi-family Of Hiring Fundraising Dir. are Republican. which is to cost about $171,000. in November and December. The building on the northeast corner of CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 The finance committee is to dis- company bid $85 per hour, per truck, South and Central avenues. The for two trucks. Mr. Gildea said the payment was for last month’s plan- By DELL SIMEONE more like a brain-storming session, number of trucks was insufficient ning board decision that approved Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to explore the idea of establishing a Garwood to Get PARCC and he will negotiate for an addi- the project, which conceded a por- WESTFIELD – The board of edu- private fund-raising mechanism to tional two. tion of New Street. cation met briefly on Tuesday evening raise money for district projects from Seven other finance committee Two ordinances relating to the before going into a workshop session private donors. Results In November resolutions also were passed, in- establishment of an affordable hous- to discuss the idea of hiring a director The first goal, said Superintendent cluding paying $18,975 for the con- ing zone on West Broad Street were of development to raise private funds of Schools Margaret Dolan, is to hire By BRIAN TRUSDELL In other announcements, Ms. struction official’s state permit fee tabled until the next meeting on for district programs. a developmental director, hopefully Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Quigley told the board that Garwood for the third quarter, Mr. Gildea Tuesday, November 10, because the During the regular meeting, the for this coming year, to oversee the GARWOOD – Schools superin- would have its state Quality Single said. planning board is to hear an appli- board voted to accept $30,000 from effort. It was agreed by all that the tendent Teresa Quigley told board of Accountability Continuum, or The council public discussed at cation regarding the issue at its the Westfield Baseball League and alumni might be a good resource. education members Tuesday that the NJQSAC, audit early next year. Each its regular meeting Tuesday two meeting on Monday, November 2. the Westfield Booster Club to pay for Board member Mark Friedman sug- district should know in November year, the district must submit its State- ordinances introduced two weeks Four resolutions proposed by the renovations to the baseball varsity gested that an alumni network first be how it did on last spring’s statewide ment Of Assurance (SOA), but every ago. code review and town property com- infield. The cost of the renovations is created to encourage positive com- standardized PARCC test, but that three years a team of auditors from One was a $2.78 million bond mittee to demolish single-family estimated to be $37,000, which would munication between the district and results may not be available to the the county arrive on site to examine ordinance for the acquisition of new homes or garages were approved. include replacing the entire irriga- alumni. He suggested a framework board until its December meeting. the district. communication and signal systems Councilman Jim Forest said he tion network, rebuilding the pitching not unlike LinkedIn, where alumni The Garwood school board is One of the five areas of evaluation equipment, new information tech- would coordinate with Scotch mound and home plate area, skim- could strengthen their ties to the dis- scheduled to meet next on Tuesday, is instruction and management, which nology equipment, a new fire en- Plains regarding one of properties ming the infield and some of the trict and each other. November 17, and then again on Tues- includes standardized test scores. But gine and other automotive vehicles. at 1485 Prospect Avenue, which outfield and replacing sod. The work A meeting was held on Monday day, December 15. because PARCC results won’t count Also discussed was the ordinance borders the neighboring town. will be completed in the fall so the evening with some members of the “I don’t believe it’s a surprise, but due to their first year of implementa- providing to replace sidewalk and CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 field will be ready for use in early community to explore the issue of they’re saying we didn’t do well, in tion, the district will be assessed based March, said Board President Richard private fundraising. Superintendent math and English,” Ms. Quigley said on its NJASK score from the 2013- Mattessich. Dolan said, “The idea of seeking to in reference to the statewide results. 2014 school year, which was 78, two Following the regular meeting, the raise funds for a public school system “But that’s because this is going to be points below par. Ms. Quigley pointed board held a workshop, which was CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 their baseline, so I’m sure we’re go- out, however, that the scores have ing to do better next year because this increased in each of the three previ- will be the second baseline.” ous years, from 73 percent to 75 The New Jersey Department of percent to 78 percent. Education earlier in the day said that The board also set referee fees for less than half of the students in grades soccer, basketball, baseball/softball three through 11 statewide met its and field hockey; corrected the con- expectations, including only 24 per- tract with Maschio’s of Chester, as cent of eighth-grade students in math. the districts food service manage- Last spring was the first time the ment company for the current school PARCC test had been used. year from $7,529 to $7,455; approved PARCC is the Partnership for As- a contract with Atlantic Business sessment of Readiness for College Products for the lease of four new and Careers, a test taken completely copiers which will reduce the per on a computer or tablet device. It copy price to .0085 cents (the previ- replaced the New Jersey Assessment ous contract cost the district as much

of Skills and Knowledge (NJASK), as 1.21 cents per copy); approved use Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader which had been used since 2003 for of the gym for play practice; ac- DUCKY RACE…About 1,000 rubber ducks were released into the Rahway students in grades three through eight. cepted a $100 donation from the River in Cranford Sunday. The Hanson Park Conservancy holds the annual Many parents across the state ob- Music Parents Association of Clark Rubber Ducky Race to support its educational programs and for maintenance of jected to the all-digital nature of the for music program equipment and its building and grounds. exam and even organized boycotts supplies; and okayed a memoran- by keeping their children out of school dum of understanding with the PAGE INDEX during the exams to express their Garwood Police Department. Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 opposition. Moreover, it deleted five polices Editorial...... 4-5, 17-18 Sports ...... 11-16 Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Ms. Quigley said in the spring that from its guidelines, approved three Police ...... 18 Real Estate .... 11-20 GARWOOD COUNCIL RACE…The Republican candidates for Garwood Coun- there was not a significant absentee- extracurricular clubs: homework, Community ... 6-8, 18 Classifieds ..... 17 cil, Ileen Cuccaro and Joseph Sarno, pictured far right, discuss the borough’s ism rate at Lincoln School when the book and “pay it forward”; and ap- Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 19-20 issues with Editor Brian Trusdell at The Westfield Leader office on October 19. tests were issued in March. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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VOTE DOUG STOKES ON NOVEMBER 3rd DOUG STOKES Paid for by Stokes for Council, Dona Panagos, Treasurer, 526 Downer Street, Westﬁeld AND HIS FAMILY County Hands Out $1.4 Mil. For Rec., Trees, Historic Pres.

By BRIAN TRUSDELL tion Center in Linden. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The additional money increases ELIZABETH – The Union the contract with Aramark to County Board of Chosen Freehold- $986,180. ers spent over an hour ceremoni- The board also okayed ously doling out nearly $1.4 mil- $435,465.91 obtained from the state lion in matching recreation, his- department of transportation for the toric preservation and “green” upgrade of the intersection of East grants at its October 15 meeting, Broad and Elm Streets in Westfield. including $65,000 to Scotch Plains The resolution awarded the con- to continue rehabilitation of the tract for the construction to JC Con- former Terry-Lou Zoo property. tracting of Bloomfield, N.J. The grants, which traditionally Among other contracts awarded are presented a few weeks before was one for $68,000 to GPC of Election Day, included $55,000 to Millburn, N.J., for an electrical Westfield to make bleachers in its room fire suppression system for parks compliant with the Ameri- the county’s Oriscello Correctional Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader CRANFORD CAMPAIGN TRAIL…Democratic candidates for Cranford Town- CRANFORD GOP SUPPORTERS…The Republican candidates for Cranford cans with Disabilities Act; $55,000 Facility in Elizabeth. ship Committee, Patrick Giblin, pictured center, and incumbent Tom Hannen, Jr. Township Committee, Barbara Bilger and Michael Petrucci, pictured center, to Cranford to upgrade Memorial The board also heard from about sit down with Christina M. Hinke of The Westfield Leader to discuss their campaign. hold a fundraiser Saturday at the home of Michael and Jackie Plick in Cranford. Field and Centennial Pool; $50,000 another half dozen residents, some “This town is going in the right direction,” Mr. Petrucci said. During Ms. Bilger’s to Fanwood to renovate its Forest repeat speakers – mostly from Clark and Mr. Petrucci’s door-to-door campaign, they said the residents’ feedback has Road tennis courts and $29,500 to and Rahway — who criticized the been “positive.” “We are going to win this,” Ms. Bilger said. Nancy Munoz (LD- Mountainside. plan to construct a high-school foot- Westfield Forum 21), pictured second from left, lends her support to the campaign. The Terry family sold the zoo ball stadium for Rahway High property in 1994 but subsequent School in Rahway River Park. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mountainside Council Praises owners continued to operate the The plan, approved by the board He said there are “lots of qualified” much of demolitions, he said the facility until 1997. Scotch Plains in August, would cost approxi- residents who are interested in serv- town does have ways to control the acquired the property via eminent mately $3 million to $4 million, ing, and said that if a wider range of size of new homes being built, via P.D. Trading Card Program domain a year later with the pur- county officials have said, and residents were appointed, certain pro- building design, zoning and setback pose to operate it as a “passive” would include a 1,200-seat set of grams and opportunities might not be edicts. By KATE BROWNE ball games and other events for more park. aluminum bleachers, flood lights, overlooked. Mrs. Palmieri-Mouded called tear- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader than 40 years. Additional money was allocated an artificial turf field and buildings He pointed to a pilot program the downs a “natural occurrence” as MOUNTAINSIDE — Mayor It noted the Highlanders have won to Cranford, Garwood and Scotch for restrooms and a concession council did not take part in under older homes are replaced with new Paul Mirabelli and council mem- the Atlantic Coast Championship Plains in “green” grants for trees, stand. which utility companies would, at ones. bers thanked the Mountainside Po- (ACC) 13 times and is one of the and even more was issued to non- It would upgrade the existing six- their own expense, evaluate trees lo- She said the council has a respon- lice Department at Tuesday’s meet- few bands in the state with a dedi- profit organizations for historic lane running track into an eight- cated on public property to see if sibility to be “conscientious of our ing for its Law Enforcement Trad- cated bagpipe section. preservation, such as the $25,000 lane facility in addition to the other branches and limbs posed a safety neighbors” and to “ensure we’re ing Card program. The ACC includes bands from 13 to the Rotary Club of Fanwood- changes. hazard. keeping the values of Westfield” by The goal of the project was to regions in nine states and is one of Scotch Plains for repairs on the One counter voice was Rahway Incumbent Third Ward Republi- regulating “what we’re building.” encourage rapport and build rela- the most competitive in the area. Revolutionary War-era Frazee Councilwoman Joanna Miles, who can Mark LoGrippo countered by A question about improving the tionships between police and the During the public comment por- House in Scotch Plains, which also said she “embraced” the idea. saying that the pilot program was environment led Mrs. Palmieri- town’s younger residents. The mem- tion, Poplar Street resident Frances sits on the former Terry-Lou Zoo The project, if it receives state en- aimed just at trees on private property Mouded to call for recycling bins to bers of the police department cre- Ehman Bellak, who has owned her property. vironmental approval, would be a while also noting that PSE&G spent be installed in the downtown. ated the trading cards, which re- home for almost 60 years again Freeholder Alexander Mirabella, joint one with the city of Rahway and the first half of this year trimming She also noted that Westfield was semble the more common sports asked council to support her efforts who also is the township manager the Rahway Board of Education. trees in Westfield. the only town in Union County not collectibles except each card has to control storm water runoff in the in Scotch Plains, presented the cer- The board also passed a resolu- A question about the condition of to take part in the county’s matching the name and picture of a police area. emonial two-foot-by-three-foot tion asking Horizon Blue Cross to streets and roads in Westfield led Mr. fund program for new tree plantings. officer. She said the runoff has caused cardboard checks along with Free- delay the implementation of its LoGrippo to criticize the level of Mr. Stokes said the county still Any child who collects 20 of the significant erosion on her property. holder Chairman Mohamed Jalloh Omia Health Alliance Tiered Plan taxation at the county level and the offers trees to residents and focused 25 cards will be entered into a raffle Mrs. Ehman Bellak complained to various municipal government for a minimum of 90 days. Free- condition of county streets. on the investments the town has made where he or she can potentially win that council has ignored and ne- and nonprofit organization officials holder Christopher Hudak a week The 16 percent of property-tax in its parks and recreation facilities. bicycles, video game systems and glected the area for years. during the agenda portion of the earlier decried the plan since its list money controlled by Westfield “can Both candidates favored increas- other prizes. She pointed out that despite prom- meeting. of preferred facilities for customers only go so far,” he said while decry- ing the one-seat train ride service The program has been extremely ises, which were made at last month’s Besides Scotch Plains, the big- to lower costs did not include many ing the increasing tax levy to finance into New York City, with Mr. Stokes popular and widely praised by par- meeting, no one from the engineer- gest awards were from the Kids of Union County’s urban hospitals. the county’s budget. promising to advocate for rush-hour ents and teachers. ing department had been to her prop- Recreation Trust Fund, which in- Mr. Rothfelder criticized the con- and weekend service. During the meeting, Police Chief erty to inspect the situation. cluded $85,000 to Elizabeth for the dition of town-owned streets, calling He said the ARC tunnel project AllanAttanasio reminded the pub- Additionally, she noted the ex- renovation of soccer and baseball them “simply inadequate,” while de- killed by Gov. Chris Christie five lic that due to the large number of tent of the erosion was now so great fields; $75,000 to Linden; $70,000 WF BOE fending the condition of county roads years ago was expensive and the children who will be celebrating that it could lead to a dangerous to Union; $63,000 to Plainfield; CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 like North and South Avenues as well question is where the funds to resur- Halloween, several roads will be sink hole. $60,000 each to Roselle Park and is a new concept, but one way of as Central and Mountain Avenues, rect and complete the project will closed to the public 2-7 p.m. on Mr. Mirabelli claimed that the Summit, and $58,000 to Roselle. giving students programs the budget calling them the “best paved and best come from. Saturday, October 31: Old Tote council has long shared her con- In all, $999,614.07 was awarded can’t fund.” maintained roads” in Westfield. Mrs. Palmieri-Mouded said the Road from Wood Valley Road to cerns regarding the area, but re- to 19 municipalities in recreation The need to hire a seasoned profes- Both candidates discussed local tunnel had been canceled for “po- Cedar Avenue; Birch Hill Road from minded her there were very few grants, $300,000 in historic preser- sional for the position of director was taxation issues, with Mr. Rothfelder litical reasons” and criticized the Indian Trial to Old Tote Road; and options since the borough cannot vation grants to 15 sites and an- agreed upon by all. The goal is for the criticizing the council for allowing council for “not fighting for the Knollwood Road from Old Tote take any action without authoriza- other $75,159.50 to 13 towns in district to fund the position for the the town surplus to increase by 50 people of Westfield” on this issue. Road to Timber Line Road. tion from the New Jersey Depart- “Greening Union County” grants. first year and that after that, the posi- percent in recent years — to what he Westfield Television recorded last In other business, the members ment of Environmental Protection While the grants were presented tion would be self-funded. estimated is now $6.5 million in week’s forum and will re-broadcast of the council unanimously voted (NJDEP). in the agenda session, they were Superintendent Dolan said, “We reserves — while municipal tax lev- the hour-long program on Mondays, to support the proclamation of Red The state agency is responsible approved later during the regular can’t move forward unless we have ies are increased. Wednesdays and Fridays, at 10 a.m., Ribbon Week and acknowledge the for implementing the states Soil meeting. a plan.” All members agreed that Mr. LoGrippo again criticized the 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., between now and accomplishments of the Governor Erosion and Sediment Control Pro- In other action, the board, with they would not cut any existing amount of taxes earmarked for the Election Day. Livingston High School marching gram. Freeholder Sergio Granados absent, programs or positions in order to county and also pointed out that the Video of the event also can be band. The mayor agreed that the runoff unanimously approved $390,794 fund the program. Board member board of education receives 60 per- viewed at The Westfield Leader’s The board noted that Red Ribbon and erosion was not new, but stated for an engineering contract to Ginny Leiz suggested a committee cent of property taxes. website, at goleader.com/services/ Week began in 1985 when a group it was more complex than it ap- Neglia Engineering Associates of be formed to meet every two weeks He defended that level by saying video/2015. of parents wore red satin badges as peared since it involves the state Lyndhurst, N.J., for design, con- to concentrate on this initiative. that, “people are moving to Westfield a memorial to Enrique Camarena, a regulatory agencies. struction, administration and in- Business Administrator Dana because of the schools.” federal drug enforcement agent who Mr. Mirabelli promised he would spection services for its 2016 road Sullivan said, “Any money raised The Fourth Ward council seat is was killed while on duty. have town engineer Michael Disko resurfacing project. would have to go into a trust ac- an open seat, with incumbent James GW BOE As a result, the red ribbon be- investigate and report back by next Joseph Graziano, the director of count.” Board member Peggy Oster Foerst not seeking re-election. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 came a symbol of the drug-free month’s meeting. the county’s department of engi- said, “We get less funding (from A question about increasing America campaign and efforts to neering, public works and facilities the state) than some less affluent shared-services efforts led Demo- proved four women as substitute eliminate drug and alcohol abuse. management, said during the districts, but there are opportuni- cratic candidate Kimberly Palmieri- teacher/paraprofessionals, including The council asked all residents to agenda session that the money was ties out there.” Board member Mouded to urge more coordination Rachel Cordero, who also was ap- demonstrate their commitment to a WF Council for 19 miles his department had Gretchan Ohlig said, “The position with Union County so that residents, proved as a long-term substitute for drug-free nation by wearing and dis- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 designated for work but did not needs someone with strong leader- feeling that their county taxes are Storey Dohner, who is scheduled to playing red ribbons beginning Fri- The council proclaimed Novem- specify where those roads were. ship.” The district director of com- not being adequately spent in take maternity leave from approxi- day through Saturday, October 31. ber 13 as World Pancreatic Cancer In a related item, the board ap- munity relations, Lorre Korecky, Westfield, might feel better about mately mid-November to mid-Feb- The council also hailed the Gov- Day. Jeanne Gladis of the North proved the $420,420.04 reduction said, “It is not a one-person job.” how their money is being spent. ruary. ernor Livingston Highlander Band, New Jersey Affiliate of the Pancre- in the contract with Smith Sondy Ms. Ohlig said, “We’re not talking Republican Douglas Stokes, who It appointed Lauren Fleishcer as a declaring November 16-23 Band atic Cancer Action Network ac- Asphalt Co. of Wallington, N.J., for about wine-tastings and golf out- is president of the Westfield Memo- full-time special education elemen- Appreciation Week. cepted the proclamation given by the county’s 2013 road resurfacing ings.” Mr. Friedman suggested cre- rial Library board of trustees, said tary teacher and Angela DiDolce as a The proclamation praised the Acting Mayor Jo Ann Neylan. Pan- project. The project was funded by ating matching funds. that “we share services all the time” basic skills teacher for three-and-a- band for delighting residents with creatic cancer is the fourth leading a 2012 grant from the state depart- This new concept is in its infancy in order to reduce costs. half hours a week. It also approved their performances at concerts, foot- cause of cancer, she said. ment of transportation. and no decisions were made. Addressing the issue of tear-downs money for board members Amanda Moreover, the board authorized The next meeting of the board and whether they affect the diversity Langson, Kim Ficarra, Barbara Greet $135,000 for an additional three will be on Tuesday, November 3, at and affordability of housing in town, and Adele Lewis to attend the annual months – from October through De- 7 p.m., which is a half hour earlier Mr. Stokes said he was “really con- New Jersey School Boards Associa- cember – for Aramark of Philadel- than the regular meetings. It will be cerned” about keeping Westfield af- tion convention in Atlantic City, set phia to continue food services at held at the administration building, fordable. for Tuesday, October 27 to Thursday, the Union County Juvenile Deten- located at 302 Elm Street. While state regulations govern October 29.

Mary Koehn for The Westfield Leader COUNTY ISSUES..."Stop The Stadium!" is a refrain Union County Republi- COP TROT…Runners race through Mountainside for the annual Cop Trot 5k cans for Freeholder, Rene Dierkes, Rich Fortunato and Joe Bonilla, heard from last Saturday. The day began with a Tot Trot for kids age 6 and under, followed folks in Clark. The current freeholders voted 9-to-0 to fund the Rahway River by the Cop Trot, to support the Mountainside P.A.L. After the run, there was RALLY...Westfield neighbors hold a Fourth Ward reception hosted at the home Park Stadium. entertainment by a disc jockey, refreshments and raffle prizes. of Kathy and Scott Robb for Council Candidate Doug Stokes last week. Serving the community since 1959

USPS 485200 Thursday, October 22, 2015 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 56th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 43-2015 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Recycling Association Head Urges Public Hearing on Curbside Pickup By CHRISTINA M. HINKE market for commodities such as alu- from residents of Fanwood, as well Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times minum and paper which the center as other communities. FANWOOD — Fanwood Scotch has relied upon to wholly fund op- The council last week issued a Plains Recycling Association Presi- erations since 1987. request for bids for a curbside dent Harold Clark urged the mayor This year for the first time, it hauler. Those submissions are to be and council to hold a public hearing asked the borough for support, add- opened Thursday, October 29. The before deciding whether to con- ing $20 per household in taxes, Mr. council has said this would act as a tinue with drop-off service or begin Clark said. tool to weigh the cost of curbside curbside pickup. However, he expects the FSPRA versus having the FSPRA on the “Commodity prices have plum- to be financially independent again borough’s budget. meted in the last four years,” Mr. in five years. However, he said, a In a survey of residents from Clark said at Monday’s meeting of curbside program, which would re- 2013, 90 percent said they use the the borough council, noting alumi- quire contracting with a hauler, FSPRA, Mr. Clark said. num is down 15 percent this year could cost $109 per household for “We take a lot of things the alone. one year and increase thereafter. curbside doesn’t,” Mr. Clark said. The downtown of the Chinese Since 1987, the FSPRA has ac- Hearing aid batteries, polystyrene economy, he said, is affecting the cepted a wide variety of recyclables and compact discs and tapes, which are donated to veterans, are some of the items it accepts. The FSPRA has five part-time staff members but is mostly run by volunteers including the Boys Scouts and Girl Scouts, who are given some proceeds to put toward Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times scout projects. AUTUMN HARVEST…It was hard to tell what was more appealing last Saturday: the beautiful autumn sky or the The FSPRA, located at 536 North offerings at the Scotch Plains Farmer's Market, located at 430 Park Avenue, and open every Saturday through November. Avenue, is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mayor Colleen Mahr told the board that the A&P on South Av- Scotch Plains Council Commences enue will shut its doors Friday, November 20 as part of the company’s bankruptcy declaration and the Fanwood store was “not Process To Switch Emergency Svc. picked up by another food chain.” “The A&P does not own the prop- By FRED T. ROSSI money” while providing residents prove the dispatch switch came af- erty,” she said. “We will be meeting Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times with “the best public safety avail- ter the lone dissenter, Councilman with the property owners to see SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- able.” He addressed skeptics of the Llewellyn Jones, read a lengthy Photo courtesy of Brian Horton ELECTION...The Fanwood Democratic Committee host a fundraiser in support what they have planned.” ship council on Tuesday passed a move by denying that he “would do statement outlining his reasons for of Mayor Colleen Mahr, third from right, Councilman Jack Molenaar, third from Another mainstay of the borough, resolution that begins the process something that would jeopardize opposing the move. He expressed left, and council candidate Erin McElroy-Barker, left, in Westfield, Tuesday, the Exxon station at the corner of of switching Scotch Plains’ emer- public safety.” concerns about the actual costs in- October 20. Others attending included LD-22 Assembly candidate Jim Kennedy, South Avenue and Terrill Road “may gency services dispatch functions During a brief summation to the volved, especially in future years, second from left, Union County Clerk Joanne Rojappi, second from right, who is not be an Exxon anymore,” Coun- to Union County, the headquarters council at its regular meeting this and also the actual savings that seeking re-election, and LD-21 Assembly candidate Jill Lazare, right. cilman Jack Molenaar said. of which is located on North Av- week, Mr. Mirabella said the switch would be realized by the township. The planning board later this enue in Westfield. would result in “faster response He also expressed his disappoint- month is to hear an application re- Mayor Kevin Glover said the times for our residents” and the ment that township officials did not Scotch Plains-Fanwood BOE garding the Exxon station, he said. move, which Township Manager Al “opportunity to put more Scotch give more attention to a proposal New tenants are inquiring about Mirabella estimated would save the Plains police officers on the street by Westfield to handle dispatch ser- Seats New Board Member the vacant building that once housed township about $178,000 annually, instead of behind a desk.” He called vices. Their setup, he said, “is ev- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 was “too big an opportunity to save the county dispatch team a “highly- ery bit as good as or better than trained” group that uses “state-of- Union County,” adding that By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL This year’s school board election the-art technology.” Mr. Mirabella Westfield’s fee was lower than the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times includes three uncontested positions. County Hands Out $1.4 Mil. noted that the township rescue squad county’s. Mr. Jones also criticized SCOTCH PLAINS Ð Cindy Clancy Incumbents Karen Kulikowski and has used the county for its dispatch the way the council seemed to move was sworn in for a one-year term at Betty Anne Woerner and newcomer and, according to him, the squad is quickly on the matter without ad- the beginning of the Scotch Plains- Tanya Hayes are unchallenged on the For Rec., Trees, Historic Pres. very satisfied with the service. He equate public input. Fanwood Board of Education meet- Tuesday, November 3 ballot. also pointed out that upgrades and Asked about the timetable for ing last Thursday evening. Trip Whitehouse, who also served By BRIAN TRUSDELL agenda portion of the meeting. maintenance to the dispatch com- switching, county Public Safety Di- Mrs. Clancy was appointed to fill the board for a number of years and Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Besides Scotch Plains, the biggest puter systems will be the responsi- rector Andrew Moran, who attended the seat of longtime board member also served as president, has decided ELIZABETH Ð The Union County awards were from the Kids Recre- bility of the county, not the town- Tuesday’s meeting, said that, “ide- Warren McFall, who resigned last not to seek re-election. Board of Chosen Freeholders spent ation Trust Fund, which included ship. ally, we’d like to transition the fire month. In other business, Mr. Whitehouse over an hour ceremoniously doling $85,000 to Elizabeth for the renova- Currently, the township relies on department first,” within the next The appointment came after Mrs. said the finance committee is investi- out nearly $1.4 million in matching tion of soccer and baseball fields; part-time dispatchers and police of- month, followed by the police de- Clancy submitted a letter of interest gating solutions to a long-standing recreation, historic preservation and $75,000 to Linden; $70,000 to Union; ficers to perform dispatch services, partment two months afterward. and a brief biography to the PTA parking shortage for Park Middle “green” grants at its October 15 meet- $63,000 to Plainfield; $60,000 each which cost the municipal govern- In other business, the council ap- Council. School by examining a new lot being, including $65,000 to Scotch to Roselle Park and Summit, and ment about $329,000 annually. If proved an ordinance intended to The school board met on October hind the school and School One El- Plains to continue rehabilitation of $58,000 to Roselle. services are switched to the county, control excessive noise from resi- 13 to pick the replacement. It was ementary. the former Terry-Lou Zoo property. In all, $999,614.07 was awarded to which will charge Scotch Plains dential as well as commercial prop- noted that Mrs. Clancy’s seat will be With a shortage of 40 spaces, the The grants, which traditionally are 19 municipalities in recreation grants, $150,000 annually, the resulting erties. The township’s existing laws on the ballot in 2016 for the final year project under consideration would presented a few weeks before Elec- $300,000 in historic preservation savings would be about $178,000. regarding noise are “very vague,” of Mr. McFall’s term and then will be cost about $600,000 but would pro- tion Day, included $55,000 to grants to 15 sites and another The council’s 4-to-1 vote to ap- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 up again in 2017 for a full three-year vide 50 spaces, he said. Mr. Westfield to make bleachers in its $75,159.50 to 13 towns in “Greening term. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 parks compliant with the Americans Union County” grants. with Disabilities Act; $55,000 to While the grants were presented in Cranford to upgrade Memorial Field the agenda session, they were ap- and Centennial Pool; $50,000 to proved later during the regular meet- Fanwood to renovate its Forest Road ing. tennis courts and $29,500 to In other action, the board, with Mountainside. Freeholder Sergio Granados absent, The Terry family sold the zoo prop- unanimously approved $390,794 for erty in 1994 but subsequent owners an engineering contract to Neglia continued to operate the facility until Engineering Associates of Lyndhurst, 1997. Scotch Plains acquired the prop- N.J., for design, construction, admin- erty via eminent domain a year later istration and inspection services for with the purpose to operate it as a its 2016 road resurfacing project. “passive” park. Joseph Graziano, the director of Additional money was allocated to the county’s department of engineer- Cranford, Garwood and Scotch Plains ing, public works and facilities man- in “green” grants for trees, and even agement, said during the agenda ses- more was issued to nonprofit organi- sion that the money was for 19 miles zations for historic preservation, such his department had designated for as the $25,000 to the Rotary Club of work but did not specify where those Fanwood-Scotch Plains for repairs roads were. FOREVER FRIENDS...The Scotch Plains High School Class of 1955 celebrated on the Revolutionary War-era Frazee In a related item, the board ap- their 60th class reunion September 16 at the Woodloch Pines Resort in Hawley, Pa., House in Scotch Plains, which also proved the $420,420.04 reduction in in the Poconos. Twenty-eight classmates and 18 guests attended, traveling from as sits on the former Terry-Lou Zoo prop- the contract with Smith Sondy As- far as California and Texas. The class has met every five years since their 25th erty. phalt Co. of Wallington, N.J., for the reunion, and plans are underway to meet in another two years. WALK TO SCHOOL...On October 7 several Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Freeholder Alexander Mirabella, county’s 2013 road resurfacing School students, staff and administrators participated in the annual Walk to who also is the township manager in project. The project was funded by a PAGE INDEX School Day. Organized by the Partnership for a Walkable America, Walk to School Day in the USA began in 1997 as a one-day event aimed at building Scotch Plains, presented the ceremo- 2012 grant from the state department Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 awareness for the need for walkable communites. Superintendent of Schools, Dr. nial two-foot-by-three-foot cardboard of transportation. Editorial...... 4-5, 17-18 Sports ...... 11-16 Margaret Hayes walked to school with Evergreen School first grader Mia Powell checks along with Freeholder Chair- Moreover, the board authorized Police ...... 18 Real Estate .... 11-20 along with her younger sister and older brother. Pictured are Evergreen School man Mohamed Jalloh to various mu- $135,000 for an additional three Community ... 6-8, 18 Classifieds ..... 17 students, staff, and a Scotch Plains firefighter who all enjoyed the fall morning nicipal government and nonprofit months Ð from October through De- Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 19-20 walk to school. organization officials during the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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By FRED T. ROSSI Both candidates discussed local Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times taxation issues, with Mr. Rothfelder WESTFIELD — The candidates criticizing the council for allowing for town council met last Friday the town surplus to increase by 50 evening to discuss a variety of issues percent in recent years — to what he ranging from traffic safety and park estimated is now $6.5 million in re- upgrades to budget and tax matters. serves — while municipal tax levies Four seats on the governing body are increased. — one from each of the four wards — Mr. LoGrippo again criticized the will be up for grabs on Tuesday, No- amount of taxes earmarked for the vember 3, as Democrats try to make a county and also pointed out that the dent in the Republicans’ unanimous board of education receives 60 per- control of the eight-member council. cent of property taxes. First Ward Democratic candidate He defended that level by saying Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times HISTORY LESSON…Docents at the Osborn Cannonball House in Scotch Plains Daniel Ortolani is challenging in- that, “people are moving to Westfield FACE OFF…The Westfield Candidates Forum was held Friday, October 16. The explain some of the historical exhibits to visitors last Saturday during Union cumbent Frank Arena, who was un- because of the schools.” video is online at goleader.com and airs on Westfield TV36 Mondays, Wednes- County’s Four Centuries in a Weekend program. able to attend last Friday’s forum The Fourth Ward council seat is an days and Fridays at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. plus Sundays at 8 p.m. through sponsored by The Westfield Leader open seat, with incumbent James to Election Day, November 3. Pictured, left to right, are: Republican candidates and moderated by editor Lauren Barr. Foerst not seeking re-election. for Town Council, Doug Stokes, JoAnn Neylan and Mark LoGrippo, Editor for Mr. Ortolani said the council A question about increasing shared- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and moderator Lauren S. Barr, and Demo- cratic candidates for Town Council, Martin Rothfelder, Kimberly Palmieri- Fanwood Recycling needed to “do a better job” when it services efforts led Democratic can- Mouded and Daniel Ortolani. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 comes to transparency, calling its didate Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded to meetings “perfunctory affairs” that urge more coordination with Union the Sun Tavern near the same inter- the spring of 2016, and work would provide little opportunity for input County so that residents, feeling that Westfield Receives County section, Mr. Molenaar said. be scheduled for 2017, he said after from residents. their county taxes are not being ad- “It may or may not be a restau- a group of McClelland Street resi- He also criticized the governing equately spent in Westfield, might rant,” he said. Interest in the vacant dents asked about when it would be body for not addressing several is- feel better about how their money is Grant For New Bleachers storefronts on the South Avenue resurfaced. sues for a long time, singling out being spent. development also have spurred, he Also, $70,000 in grants was re- traffic safety, especially speeding on Republican Douglas Stokes, who By CHRISTINA M. HINKE coordinate with Scotch Plains regard- said, which would “add some good ceived by the borough, Ms. Mahr Clark, Prospect and Elm streets. He is president of the Westfield Memo- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ing one of properties at 1485 Pros- street life.” said. said residents living on those streets rial Library board of trustees, said WESTFIELD — The town re- pect Avenue, which borders the neigh- In financial matters, a bond ordi- have tried without success to have that “we share services all the time” ceived a $55,000 Kids Recreation boring town. nance from 2013 was amended to their concerns addressed. in order to reduce costs. Trust Grant from the County of Union The council proclaimed Novem- add $20,000 for a new generator See it all in Color! Mr. Ortolani was asked where cuts Addressing the issue of tear-downs to be used for replacing all of the ber 13 as World Pancreatic Cancer and passed 6-0. to the town’s budget could be made and whether they affect the diversity bleachers in the municipality’s parks, Day. Jeanne Gladis of the North New Similarly, an amendment to a dif- www.goleader.com and he mentioned the money that was and affordability of housing in town, council was told Tuesday. Jersey Affiliate of the Pancreatic Can- ferent bond ordinance was intro- earmarked to upgrade the town’s Mr. Stokes said he was “really con- The money came in the form of a cer Action Network accepted the duced to reallocate $40,000 in ex- website. cerned” about keeping Westfield af- matching grant for the project, which proclamation given by Acting Mayor cess money, originally allotted for He said the work could be done fordable. is to cost about $171,000. Jo Anne Neylan. Pancreatic cancer is a construction project, to buy com- “for a fraction of the cost” by a col- While state regulations govern The finance committee is to dis- the fourth leading cause of cancer, puter equipment for the borough, SP Council lege intern. He also said the town much of demolitions, he said the town cuss its next steps in the coming she said. Borough Clerk Eleanor McGovern CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 should expand its use of social media does have ways to control the size of weeks, Town Administrator Jim explained to The Times. as a way of better promoting new homes being built, via building Gildea said, and would anticipate The council also unanimously ap- Police Chief Brian Mahoney told Westfield. design, zoning and setback edicts. having the new bleachers installed proved an agreement with Union the council last month. He said po- A third question, about gun con- Mrs. Palmieri-Mouded called tear- before the spring sports season. Freeholders County to outfit the borough’s police officers now responding to a trol, led to Mr. Ortolani expressing downs a “natural occurrence” as older The remainder of the funds is an- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 lice department with body-worn noise complaint have to “use their support for universal background homes are replaced with new ones. ticipated to be drawn from the “spe- cember Ð for Aramark of Philadel- cameras purchased from Taser In- discretion” in determining its va- checks and hoping the council would She said the council has a respon- cial improvement fund”, he said. phia to continue food services at the ternational. The body cameras will lidity. The newly enacted ordinance, support various gun-control issues as sibility to be “conscientious of our Council approved a bid for truck Union County Juvenile Detention be paid by the county through for- which is based on a state model, a way of pushing state and national neighbors” and to “ensure we’re keep- rentals to be used for leaf collection Center in Linden. feiture money, Councilman Kevin calls for the naming of a noise con- leaders to address the issue. ing the values of Westfield” by regu- in November and December. The The additional money increases the Boris said. trol officer who would be armed Republican Councilwoman JoAnn lating “what we’re building.” company bid $85 per hour, per truck, contract with Aramark to $986,180. The fire department was given with a device to measure decibel Neylan, who is running unopposed A question about improving the for two trucks. Mr. Gildea said the The board also okayed $435,465.91 the okay to purchase a new levels. Those seeking temporary in the Second Ward, spent much of environment led Mrs. Palmieri- number of trucks was insufficient obtained from the state department $408,000 pumper truck to replace waivers from the noise restrictions her time defending the present Mouded to call for recycling bins to and he will negotiate for an addi- of transportation for the upgrade of its 30-year-old model. — such as the sponsors of the an- council’s record. be installed in the downtown. tional two. the intersection of East Broad and In a more symbolic gesture, the nual Labor Day Italian Festival — She said that after Superstorm She also noted that Westfield was Seven other finance committee Elm Streets in Westfield. The resolu- council announced its support for would need to apply for such a Sandy three years ago, “we evaluated the only town in Union County not to resolutions also were passed, includ- tion awarded the contract for the con- the Gateway Project, which encom- waiver. how to be better prepared” for emer- take part in the county’s matching ing paying $18,975 for the construc- struction to JC Contracting of passes building a new train tunnel Councilman Jones was the lone gency situations, with one result be- fund program for new tree plantings. tion official’s state permit fee for the Bloomfield, N.J. into New York City. member to vote against the ordi- ing the purchase of a mobile com- Mr. Stokes said the county still third quarter, Mr. Gildea said. Among other contracts awarded Other resolutions approved in- nance after deriding what he called mand center for first responders. She offers trees to residents and focused The council public discussed at its was one for $68,000 to GPC of cluded the 2014 audit, the auction its “one-size-fits-all approach.” He also defended the council’s manage- on the investments the town has made regular meeting Tuesday two ordi- Millburn, N.J., for an electrical room of abandoned vehicles and the was skeptical of how much the new ment of town finances, pointing to in its parks and recreation facilities. nances introduced two weeks ago. fire suppression system for the awarding of contract for leaf pickup. regulations would help control noise the recent AAA bond rating issued by Both candidates favored increas- One was a $2.78 million bond or- county’s Oriscello Correctional Fa- Dave Zawodniak, assistant chief at the Shackamaxon Country Club, Standard & Poor’s. ing the one-seat train ride service into dinance for the acquisition of new cility in Elizabeth. of the Fanwood Fire Department, which has been the focus of neigh- Mrs. Neylan said that 16 percent of New York City, with Mr. Stokes prom- communication and signal systems The board also heard from about was presented with the volunteer of borhood complaints over the past property taxes go to the municipal ising to advocate for rush-hour and equipment, new information technol- another half dozen residents, some the month award. A dozen or so of several months and provided part government, which has to use those weekend service. ogy equipment, a new fire engine and repeat speakers Ð mostly from Clark his colleagues were in attendance of the impetus for enacting the new funds to pay for a variety of man- He said the ARC tunnel project other automotive vehicles. and Rahway — who criticized the to support his recognition. ordinance. dated and discretionary budget items killed by Gov. Chris Christie five Also discussed was the ordinance plan to construct a high-school foot- “He has dedicated his life to help- At the start of its meeting, the including police and fire department years ago was expensive and the ques- providing to replace sidewalk and ball stadium for Rahway High School ing others,” Ms. Mahr said. council noted the passing last week- funding, senior citizen transportation, tion is where the funds to resurrect construction of new sidewalk at vari- in Rahway River Park. The mayor also proclaimed Oc- end of the Rev. Dr. Kelmo Porter, road and park maintenance and leaf and complete the project will come ous locations in the town. The plan, approved by the board in tober 18-24 as School Safety Week pastor of St. John’s Baptist Church pickup. from. Four miles of paving was com- August, would cost approximately in the borough and October as in Scotch Plains, with Deputy “We work hard” to keep property Mrs. Palmieri-Mouded said the tun- pleted Monday, Mr. Gildea said, prais- $3 million to $4 million, county offi- Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mayor Colleen Gialanella describ- taxes as low as possible, she said, and nel had been canceled for “political ing the town engineer. The striping cials have said, and would include a A resolution was passed honoring him as a “beloved member of noted that county taxes amount to reasons” and criticized the council will be complete this month. 1,200-seat set of aluminum bleach- ing former councilman Andrew the community.” The governing about 24 percent of the local prop- for “not fighting for the people of “He has done a phenomenal job ers, flood lights, an artificial turf field Calamaras’ dedication to the Scotch body also issued proclamations de- erty-tax levy. Westfield” on this issue. getting all these jobs done,” Mr. and buildings for restrooms and a Plains Fanwood Rotary Cub. claring October as Breast Cancer She said she was “so frustrated” Westfield Television recorded last Gildea said. concession stand. The Department of Public Works Awareness Month; the week of Oc- that Westfield residents’ tax payments week’s forum and will re-broadcast The town received $75,000 from It would upgrade the existing six- has been trimming shade trees and tober 18 to 24 as Safe Schools Week to the county get “spent in all other the hour-long program on Mondays, the developer of a multi-family build- lane running track into an eight-lane removing dead shade trees on the and October as Fire Safety Month. towns but Westfield.” Wednesdays and Fridays, at 10 a.m., ing on the northeast corner of South facility in addition to the other south side of the train station, Coun- Resolutions were passed honoring Third Ward Democratic candidate 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., between now and and Central avenues. The payment changes. cilman Russel Huegel said. Douglas McIntyre for achieving the Martin Rothfelder criticized the com- Election Day. was for last month’s planning board One counter voice was Rahway Sidewalk and curbing projects are rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy position of the various local boards Video of the event also can be decision that approved the project, Councilwoman Joanna Miles, who underway. Scouts of America and honoring and commissions, claiming that 84 viewed at The Westfield Leader’s which conceded a portion of New said she “embraced” the idea. In 2016, Madison Avenue will be the 77th anniversary of the Rotary percent of members of those bodies website, at goleader.com/services/ Street. The project, if it receives state en- resurfaced, Mr. Huegel said. Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains. It are Republican. video/2015. Two ordinances relating to the es- vironmental approval, would be a An infrastructure grant is to be also was announced that Police He said there are “lots of qualified” tablishment of an affordable housing joint one with the city of Rahway and submitted for the resurfacing of Chief Mahoney will retire next residents who are interested in serv- zone on West Broad Street were tabled the Rahway Board of Education. Poplar and McClellan streets, Mr. March after nearly 28 years with ing, and said that if a wider range of until the next meeting on Tuesday, The board also passed a resolution Huegel said. the department, the last 10 as its residents were appointed, certain pro- SPF BOE November 10 because the planning asking Horizon Blue Cross to delay The grant would be awarded in chief. grams and opportunities might not be CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 board is to hear an application re- the implementation of its Omia Health overlooked. Whitehouse noted that because of garding the issue at its meeting on Alliance Tiered Plan for a minimum He pointed to a pilot program the some flooding, remediation needs to Monday, November 2. of 90 days. Freeholder Christopher council did not take part in under be done, saying that the timeline for Four resolutions proposed by the Hudak a week earlier decried the which utility companies would, at their the project is expected to be just shy code review and town property com- plan since its list of preferred facili- own expense, evaluate trees located of one year. mittee to demolish single-family ties for customers to lower costs did on public property to see if branches Also in his finance report, Mr. homes or garages were approved. not include many of Union County’s and limbs posed a safety hazard. Whitehouse noted that a representa- Councilman Jim Forest said he would urban hospitals. Incumbent Third Ward Republi- tive from Potter Associates would can Mark LoGrippo countered by make a presentation at the board’s saying that the pilot program was next meeting, taking place tonight, aimed just at trees on private property Thursday, October 22, regarding the while also noting that PSE&G spent $5.2-million renovation at McGinn the first half of this year trimming and Brunner Elementary Schools. trees in Westfield. Among the suggestions will be full- A question about the condition of day kindergarten or classrooms for streets and roads in Westfield led Mr. children with special needs to bring LoGrippo to criticize the level of them back into the district. taxation at the county level and the In other business, board Vice-Presi- condition of county streets. dent Jeanne Cleary reported that the The 16 percent of property-tax curriculum committee was recom- money controlled by Westfield “can mending the adoption of a new math- only go so far,” he said while decry- ematics textbook for sixth grade, re- ing the increasing tax levy to finance placing the Everyday Mathematics the county’s budget. book, for the upcoming 2016-2017 Mr. Rothfelder criticized the con- school year. dition of town-owned streets, calling Finally, school board Business them “simply inadequate,” while de- Administrator Deborah Saridaki dur- fending the condition of county roads ing her report recommended intro- like North and South avenues as well ducing boys’ high-school volleyball Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times COUNTY ISSUES..."Stop The Stadium!" is a refrain Union County Repub- DUCKY RACE…About 1,000 rubber ducks were released into the Rahway licans for Freeholder, Rene Dierkes, Rich Fortunato and Joe Bonilla, heard as Central and Mountain avenues, for the current school year via “pay- calling them the “best paved and best to-play.” She said a group of high- River in Cranford Sunday. 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The Westfield Leader & The Scotch Plains-Fanwood TIMES PO Box 250, 251 North Ave. West, Westfield, NJ 07091 Tel 908 232-4407; Fax 908 232-0473 Email [email protected] Page 2 Thursday, October 22, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield Democrat Questions Westfield Bd. of Adjustment Outdoor Refrig., Storage Opponent’s Facts Cancelled Without Quorum As part of running for Town Council the right of way on public property By DELL SIMEONE “We will have to schedule a special On Willow Ok’d by GW Bd. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times in Ward 3, I had the pleasure of partici- (schools, parks, etc.) as well as private meeting and will have the November By BRIAN TRUSDELL pating in Candidates’ Night on Friday, trees – which is different than both of Avenue on the back side and is zoned for WESTFIELD – The board of ad- 9 meeting in order to hear all applica- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times residential purposes. It has a variance October 16 that was hosted by The our descriptions. justment cancelled its meeting on tions,” Mr. Heinbokel said. Westfield Leader. Two points I made This utility funded program, which GARWOOD – The planning board from 1980 that permits daytime vehicle October 14 approximately 30 min- Frustration was heard among the has recommended the borough council parking, but earlier this year he received regarding finances were that the town involved only trees that the property utes after its scheduled start when various prospective witnesses — ar- failed to apply for a free program aimed owner agreed to address, involved re- amend its redevelopment plan to allow a notice from the zoning official that he only three members showed up, one chitects, planners and other experts an outdoor walk-in refrigerator for the had to cease storing the fencing material at avoiding tree caused hazards and elec- moval of the hazard trees, removal of the short needed to hear 20 applications. — in the hallway outside the court- tric outages, and that the town’s finan- stumps, and planting of replacement trees &grain restaurant and has permitted used on jobs in the rear lot. cial choices are not fully known because – all at the utility’s expense. With Town Planner Don Sammet room. The professionals gathered Statewide Fence Contractors on South Mr. Manning said he had been using they are discussed behind closed doors Westfield should have participated in and Board Secretary Kathleen their papers, maps, plans, charts and Avenue to use its back lot for work the lot – a mix of grass, stone and dirt — at finance committee meetings. the free program to be better prepared Nemeth on the dais, Board Chairman whatever they were going to use in storage. for storage for three-and-a-half seasons, My opponent stated I was wrong on for future severe weather. Garwood did. William Heinbokel huddled with their presentations. The board also learned at its October or four years, and immediately squeezed the facts on two items. With regard to the finance committee Board Attorney Vince Loughlin and “As if this isn’t bad enough, it’s the 14 meeting that it should know the fate the inventory that was in the rear into the First, he stated that the hazard tree of the Westfield Town Council, which the two members present in the con- second time this happened on this of the lawsuit filed against it by one of side lot. But he said he would have to program funded by utilities that better develops a recommended budget for the ference room adjacent to the court- application,” one attorney said. its members regarding the nine-town move before spring if he did not receive prepares municipalities to avoid electric council and addresses other important room where the meetings are held. Half of the 20 applications already home project at the north end of Walnut the variance to allow him to store the outages was only for “private trees.” matters, there is no notice of any meet- He emerged shortly after 8 p.m. to had been carried over from the board’s Street by early next month. material on the back property. Second, when I said that the Westfield ings past or future that I can find on the announce the cancellation without a October 9 meeting, which lasted un- With only stipulations for appropri- Two Willow Avenue residents ques- Town Council finance committee meet- Town of Westfield website. roll call being taken. til 11 p.m. ate screening, the board sent to council tioned Mr. Manning, including Repub- ings were not noticed or open to the Further, former Councilman Dave a recommendation that the borough’s lican candidate for borough council Joe With only Mr. Heinbokel, John The next regularly scheduled meet- Sarno, who lives in an apartment adja- public, he interjected “not true.” Haas advised me that during the years Desena and Frank Fortino present, ing will take place Monday, Novem- plan for The Mews residential/busi- While it is normal for competing can- he served on council and that committee ness development on North Avenue cent to the property and asked the vari- the board did not have a quorum out ber 9, at 7:30 p.m., at the Westfield across from ShopRite be altered to ance to be denied over noise, dirt and didates to have different views and opin- (through January 1, 2014), those meet- of the seven members and two alter- Municipal Building, located at 425 ions, on these items there simply is only ings were not open to the public, which permit &grain owner John Ropelski to dust associated with the operation. one set of facts. is something he often objected to. nates. East Broad Street. construct an 18-foot-by-seven-foot After more than an hour of testimony With regard to the tree program, as People were escorted from the room concrete slab fenced by horizontal and discussion, the board approved the stated in the December 17, 2014, release if they did not voluntarily agree to leave. Summit Confirms Purchase of Former wood slats for a seven-foot-high re- variance with numerous stipulations. It by the state, the program was a “vegeta- If the meetings are now open to the frigerator and two condenser units out- revoked the parking variance and re- tion management pilot program with the public and press, the Town Council Merck Site by Celgene Corporation side the back of the restaurant. quired Mr. Manning to operate in the goal of minimizing the impact on reli- should publicize that. SUMMIT – The City of Summit, NJ is Partnering with Celgene to bring about Mr. Ropelski has occupied the east back lot only between the hours of 8 able electric service due to hazardous Otherwise, the public does not have confirming that Celgene Corporation this important investment in the Summit end retail space on the bottom floor of a.m. and 4 p.m., install an eight-foot trees located on private and public prop- the opportunity to know the financial completed its purchase of the former community has been a priority for the The Mews’ building in the northwest high “evergreen” fence 350 feet along erty that lie outside the electric distribu- choices that are considered. Merck campus located at 556 Morris City, and we look forward to working corner of Chestnut Street and Walnut the edges of the back lot, install the tion companies right-of way.” Ave. in Summit, NJ earlier today. together with this outstanding organiza- Avenue for four years. Although he said fence with the required 25-foot setback Marty Rothfelder (D), Candidate “We are extremely pleased that Celgene tion for many years to come.” The program applied to trees outside Westfield Council, W3 he worked with a professional to engi- along Willow Avenue, landscape the will continue to develop and grow its The 556 Morris Ave. site includes neer his space before opening his cafe, area between the fence and Willow highly successful business in its new research and development facilities, labo- he miscalculated the amount of refrig- Avenue with appropriate plantings in world-class Summit location,” explains ratory and support buildings, manufac- erator space he would need. consultation with the board planner and Christie Signs Bill Banning Certain Summit Mayor Ellen Dickson. “Celgene turing capabilities, storage, warehouse He said he underestimated the amount maintain the property – including snow is a long-standing community partner buildings and administrative office space. of space needed to store perishables, removal during the winter. OTC Cold, Cough Drugs to Children and we anticipate them making the most The site has approximately 850,000 such as strawberries and lettuce, in the Before the meeting began, Board of another exceptional property,” square feet of administrative office space TRENTON – Legislation banning the can cause hallucinations, seizures and amounts that wholesale vendors sell Attorney Donald Fraser informed the Summit City officials had been ac- and 450,000 square feet of RandD space. members that earlier in the day Supe- sale of over-the-counter cough and cold death when taken in large quantities. tively involved in the search for a pur- The acquisition of the Morris Avenue the items. While he will use the vol- medications containing “Since DXM is legal, many teens be- chaser for the campus location since facility along with the completion of con- umes they sell in a week, he does not rior Court Judge Karen Cassidy heard dextromethorphan, or DXM, to children lieve it’s less dangerous than illegal drugs. Merck and Co., Inc. announced plans in struction on a new 550,000 square foot have the capacity to store them because oral arguments in the lawsuit brought under 18 without a prescription was It’s not,” said Muñoz, who has a master’s October 2013 to move its global head- office building at its 86 Morris Avenue he has the space equivalent to three by board member Bruce Paterson, signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie on degree in clinical nursing. “Taken in large quarters to Kenilworth, NJ. global headquarters location will allow average-size home refrigerators. former member and Republican coun- October 13. doses, it can cause hallucinations and Dickson further explains, “The an- Celgene to concentrate its New Jersey “We’re slowly starting to get roll- cil candidate Ileen Cuccaro and The law, introduced by loss of motor control. It’s often com- nouncement by Celgene in early July of operations at two campuses in close prox- ing,” he said. “We’re starting to see Westfield Leader and Scotch Plains- Assembleywomen Nancy Munoz (R-21, bined with other ingredients like antihis- its intention to acquire the property was a imity in Summit. money come in, but I spend a lot of time Fanwood Times Publisher Horace Summit) and Mary Pat Angelini (R-11, tamines and decongestants. High doses clear indication that the company values For more information, please visit picking up produce and dairy. Nobody Corbin and his brother, Assistant Pub- Ocean Township), becomes effective of these combined meds can cause fatal Summit as a great place to do business. cityofsummit.org. will deliver because I do not have enough lisher David Corbin. Monday, February 1 and will make New liver injury and cardiovascular problems. room to store it.” The suit challenged the board’s deci- Jersey the ninth state to restrict sale of the “If they aren’t already doing so, par- Resident Praises LoGrippo For Council Mr. Ropelski said he spends 15 to 20 sion in May 2014 to allow Sandro Villaraut drug. ents should pay attention to what’s in hours a week alone to find, purchase to build nine town homes on the property Dextromethorphan is found in more their medicine cabinets and who is using In Westfield on Tuesday, November 3 Valley Rail Coalition and has worked to and bring the perishables to his restau- locally know as “Hidi’s” because of the than 120 cough and combination cold what drugs.” we will vote for Third Ward council eliminate the change at Newark on most catering business that operated out of the medicines, including Nyquil, Robitussin, The law requires the New Jersey De- rant. member. My choice is Mark LoGrippo. trains—something which long-term resi- “This is something that would change single family home for years at the north Coricidin, Delsym, Zicam, Theraflu, and partment of Health to list on its website Thinking back over my 30 years in dents said could never be done! He contin- Vick’s Formula 44, the New Jersey As- products in which dextromethorphan is my life and my business,” he said. end of Walnut Street. Westfield, Mark stands out as a council ues to work so that direct service is avail- Mr. Fraser and lawyers for Mr. sembly Republicans said in a release. It an active ingredient. member who goes above and beyond for able on all trains, including rush-hour. The proposed refrigerator would be our town. It speaks volumes that when a new located immediately out of the back door Paterson’s group and Mr. Villaraut all When Mark began his term, my son Ed business opens in Westfield, Mark is of the restaurant, directly beneath the argued before Judge Cassidy with a Home Financing By was a young teenager. Kids’ safety along almost always there. It shows how much balcony of one of the residential apart- ruling expected in a “few weeks,” Mr. roads, and walking and bicycling to school Mark is interested in expanding the vi- ments on the second floor. Mr. Ropelski Fraser said. was one of my biggest concerns. Mark brancy of our downtown. Just in Septem- lives in an adjacent apartment above his Finally, the board cancelled its meet- OWEN BRAND listened and helped to make the Third ber, Mark attended the openings of Pure store. He said the manufacturer of the ing for Wednesday, October 28, mean- Ward safer. He’s always been accessible Pita, the Valencia School of Music, and refrigerator said the additional noise would ing it will next gather on Thursday, NMLS# 222999 to Third Ward residents and he gets back Innovative Window Treatments. be equivalent to a central air conditioning November 12. to us quickly. I like that Mark knows his constituents unit for an apartment. Mark was the vice chair of the finan- well. He took the time to get to know my He said suggestions to build a brick Cranford BOA OKs cial policy committee, and helped son and his desire to attend a federal structure, attach it to the back of the Herning Ave. Garage Westfield overcome the challenges it service academy, and he explained how restaurant and make it accessible faced after the financial downturn. to seek a nomination. When Ed made By DELL SIMEONE SM through a door seemed unworkable, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield’s long-term credit rating from Eagle Scout earlier this year, Mark was since a restroom and electrical room Standard & Poor’s remains AAA. there to open the ceremony. occupy the interior where it would need CRANFORD – The Cranford Local: Westfield was recently ranked as one of It’s no secret Westfield is a desirable to be located. Board of Adjustment on Monday 908-789-2730 the best mid-sized towns for families by town. Mark LoGrippo is one representa- The board also approved a use vari- evening gave approval for a Herning New Jersey Family magazine. Mark tive who is working hard not only to keep Avenue resident to demolish an ex- Cell: 908-337-7282 works hard to keep it that way, serving on it that way but make it even better. That’s ance for Jason Manning and his fencing Member the board of the Westfield Memorial Li- why he’s assured of my vote on November installation company at 651 South Av- isting one-car garage and replace it [email protected] FDIC brary, the Town Council’s public safety 3. enue. with another. PNC is a registered service mark of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (“PNC”). PNC Mortgage is a division of PNC Bank, committee, and the code review and town The property, which Mr. Manning James McSherry said he needed to Chris Dellarso said he leases from Mike Sevell, is an replace the existing structure with a National Association, a subsidiary of PNC. All loans are provided by PNC Bank, National Association and are subject to credit property committee. Westfield approval and property appraisal. 2014 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 22, 2015 Page 3 Enriching Their Friends and Buying RVSA to Seek New Bids Votes With Our Property Tax Dollars Once again our county have shown cated that New Jersey was once again For Natural Gas Contract the blood thirst for our tax dollars. number one in the nation. This “envi- By WAYNE BAKER while NW Financial Group was con- This year the county demanded a 4.7 ous” position resulted from being num- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tracted for financial advisory ser- percent increase in our property taxes. ber one in foreclosures. Nice going RAHWAY — The Rahway Valley vices related to facility upgrades So much for the 2 percent cap. This politicians! Sewerage Authority (RVSA) will and public-private partnership. happens year after year and proves Here in Union County we see that have to seek bids again for natural Accounting services for the audit beyond doubt that they just don’t care. Asw. Stender fell out of favor of her gas after agreed upon contracts with of the 2015 calendar year will be If you don’t like it, then move. No party, due to trying to get her shore two bidders were never executed. handled by Suplee, Clooney and doubt that they look at it that someone house rebuilt by Habitat for Humanity The RVSA commissioners were Co. The role of special counsel was will buy your house and pay the taxes after Hurricane Sandy. Then she was assigned to Hawkins, Delafield and and not complain as much as us long- given a $90,000 a year job as Deputy told at their October 15 meeting time residents. These new residents Director and Project Manager of the that the low bidder refused to sign Wood to provide services related to would be younger, many with high Union County Improvement Author- required documentation and the public-private partnerships and fa- income salaries. In addition, they are ity by the county’s Democrat Chair- second lowest bidder also had is- cility upgrades. more likely to expand their house and man, reelection candidate, Assembly- sues, so the result of the reverse A series of service bids also were thus raise their property taxes. This man Green. Has anyone seen the im- online auction has been thrown out. awarded. Complicating the purchase was Air Permit Compliance services will result in greater cash to buy more provement? I asked him asked twice MEET...The Stokes family. Pictured, left to right, are: Michael (senior WHS), votes by giving money away to any how he justified this job for her and Elizabethtown Gas’ requirement are to be handled by Environmental that gas be provided through the Compliance Assistance. Metering Julia (sophomore WHS), Kevin (8th Grade Edison), Doug Stokes with family that have their hand out. On the other was ignored. So much for responding dog, Toby, Josephine, and Joseph Stokes (Sophomore Tulane University). hand, us senior citizens are or will to the people you represent. Then there Texas M3 Pipeline, instead of the system sampling and analysis is to soon be on fixed income and do not was the job created for Fanwood’s Transco Zone 6 Pipeline, which the be provided by Lyons Environmen- Westfield Matters to its Residents and want nor can afford this property ex- Mayor Mahr who received an $81,456 RVSA used this past year. tal Services, LLC. pansion and its resulting tax cost. If per year as Head of Union County This has the effect of doubling SQAR testing and bioassay test- our county Freeholders would travel Division of Strategic Planning and the cost of the gas from $1 per ing is to be handled by QC Labs, Doug Stokes, 4th Ward Candidate outside this state, other than to Eu- Intergovernmental Relations. She was decatherm to $2, authority Execu- under separate contracts. Westfield Matters! I know this be- snowstorms to ease snow removal rope, on a cruise vacation, or the like bypassed, most likely by reelection tive Director Jim Meehan said. He All-American Sewer was granted cause I have been pro-active in cam- and keep our streets safer during the they will meet ex- NJ residents who candidate Asm. Green, for the Demo- also noted that this effectively raises separate two-year contracts for paigning for a seat on Westfield’s removal process, seek more ways to did just that and moved. crat line for the Assemblywoman’s the value of the biogas generated equipment rental/sewer line inspec- Town Council since last June. I have share services and take advantage of A recent topic that has developed is old seat. Any one see any planning or by the RVSA. tion and sewer cleaning equipment been walking door-to-door meeting county and state grants to alleviate the county run dispatch and that is improvement of intergovernmental re- The board additionally was told rental/pipeline inspections (plant neighbors and hearing about their the tax burden – recently the library being pushed for Scotch Plains. This lations? that the RVSA recovered roughly lines). passions, stories and concerns. I have sought and received a $4800 grant, has not been proven to be the most There are many other examples that $700,000 of the $950,000 in legal The grit and screening removal attended Town Council meetings to and push for improved pedestrian cost effective way of going for Scotch are too long to list, but you can see that costs spent pursuing litigation and disposal contract was awarded further understand our local govern- safety, as well as continue to promote Plains via a third party independent they take care of their own with our against Occidental Chemical in the to the second lowest bidder, Re- ment beyond the skills I have honed officers walking through town to as- auditor. But what we do know is that money. Passaic River pollution case. siduals Management, because the by running the library as its President sist residents and visitors! our town council awarded a sitting Now does anyone see a pattern? The issue dealt with chemicals low bidder, Spectraserv, failed to for the last six years. I have been in Westfield is a great place and that is Freeholder, who is running for re- Taxpayers, the county Freeholders dumped into the Passaic River in submit an Iran Disclosure Form. town thirteen years! I have lived by no accident. Informed residents election, a highly paid position with- are holding your house for ransom. Newark during the 1950s, 1960s The form is a state requirement to Westfield and I can bring those expe- elect leaders that take action and are out the background of township man- The present Assembly representation and 1970s by Diamond Shamrock disclose the company has no finan- riences, with my proven leadership passionate about the town. I am that ager, with a salary of $145,000 a year simply is taking us for fools. You have Corp., which was purchased by Oc- cial ties with the Middle Eastern to Town Council as a new voice. A leader! For 13 years I have “Taken on top of his Freeholder salary of two options, fork over your monies or cidental in the 1980s. country. voice that is not afraid to offer new Pride in Westfield” and will continue $31,500. A quick Internet search found get out. When I talk to many residents, A state judge approved a $190- A bid for emulsion polymer was ideas or propose innovative solutions! to do so as your councilman. I ask for that in 2013 that the estimated median moving appears to be the re-accruing million settlement in the case rejected and is to be re-bid based on As your councilman, I will con- your vote on November 3rd, because household income was $95,244 in theme. brought by the state of New Jersey an error in the bid document. The tinue to improve the lives of residents Westfield Matters! Scotch Plains. How does your income However, should you have decided this past December. sodium hypochlorite contract was by; reviewing zoning laws and town Stokesforcouncil.com, compare to our manager’s? I can’t that “You have had enough and are not Much of the meeting was spent awarded to JCI Jones Chemicals. code to ensure Westfield maintains [email protected] help to think this may have been done going to take it any longer” you do approving annual contracts for pro- The contract for ultraviolet parts its character we have come to expect, Doug Stokes, Candidate in order to get back in the good graces have an option. That being voting for fessional services for 2016. treatment was split, with one bid- advocate for realistic solutions for Westfield Council 4th Ward of the Democrat Party by our Mayor the Republican Candidates for Free- Most were renewal of current con- der, First Light Energy, providing more direct train lines by continuing Glover, who had previously endorsed holder and Assembly in November tracts. five items, and the remaining 30 to build on the dialogue with state Governor Christi’s reelection bid and (Column “A: on the ballot). Should Weiner, Lesniak was named liti- items being re-bid due to lack of the officials and the Raritan Valley Coa- obviously angered his party. Now to you not, why not just tell your em- gation counsel; Greenbaum, Rowe, Iran Disclosure Form. lition that has already provided nine push the county dispatch would be ployer, or source of income to simply Smith and Davis was reappointed A brief closed session was held, one seat rides daily in both direc- icing on the cake of party redemption. send your check to the county or As- as general counsel, and Schwartz, following which a motion to ap- tions, continue to streamline the De- One can only hope if it does go through, semblyman Green and Linda Stender’s Simon, Edelstein and Celso was prove the promotion of Marlon partment of Public Works through Scotch Plains municipal property taxes replacement. They will give you back appointed as labor counsel. Privado to assistant supervisor of online access to expedite resident will actually go down and the county whatever money they think that you Bond legal matters were awarded industrial and municipal operations concerns, as well as look into alter- does not bury the cost in our already are entitled too. Count on it, it will not to Hawkins, Delafield and Wood, was approved. nate side of the street parking during sky high county property taxes. be much! The other possibility is simply en- Albert Muller riching their friends with our tax dol- Scotch Plains The 8th Annual lars. LAW OFFICES OF There are many other examples of Anne and Lee Hale Speaker Series the Democrat party taking care of their Garwood Forum ROBERT G. STAHL, LLC own with our money or simply blind Made possible by grants from The Anne and Lee Hale Set October 22 Fund and The Thomas Glasser Foundation to the cost to the tax payers. You have Candidates for Garwood Council Senator Lesniak, Assembly Speaker

Prieto and Asm. Wisniewski wanting will debate on Thursday, October 22 to increase the gasoline tax. I suppose on 7:30 at The Pointe condominium “Downtown Westfield— they look at that we are only the sec- complex on Thursday, October 22, ond highest taxed state in the union the housing association’s board has Past, Present, and must strive to be number one! The announced. Republicans Ileen Star-Ledger reported that our Turn- Bocchino Cuccaro and Joseph R. and Future” Sarno III will face off against Demo- pike and Port authority are already by Sherry Cronin number one and two across the coun- crats Carol Kearney and Bill Nierstedt. try for toll collection. Where is the MOTOR VEHICLE TICKETS • DWI • DRUGS IN CAR Westfield resident money going? Nor let us forget the Questions for the candidates can STATE AND MUNICIPAL CRIMINAL COURT MATTERS - witch hunt by Assemblyman be asked during the session or sub- and Executive Director, mitted prior via email to Wisniewski and Senator Weinberg in CALL US TO SPEAK WITH OUR TEAM OF Downtown Westfield Corporation trying to prove the Governor ordered [email protected]. Taxes, re- FORMER PROSECUTORS WHO CAN HELP. the closing of the George Washington development of North and South What makes Westfield unique? A look at the Avenues, shared services and the Bridge which became known as history, development and future of our hometown. “Bridgegate”. This cost us taxpayers borough’s policy on social media are CERTIFIED CRIMINAL TRIAL ATTORNEYS millions of dollars and to date the expected to be discussed. Governor has not been proven to have Light refreshments will be served 220 St. Paul Street, Westfield, NJ Wednesday, November 4 at 7:00 pm known or given the order. Then there after the discussion. For more infor- is Senator Menendez and his indict- mation, call Bill Connolly at (908) 908.301.9001 • www.stahlesq.com Westfield Memorial Library ment for miss-use of his position. 789-0659 or email In addition, The Star-Ledger indi- [email protected]. In addition, the Friends will present the Gaston Award posthumously to Anne and Lee Hale

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What is this obsession Board of Chosen Free Spenders. sharp enough to discern this deception of Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey for turf fields and golf balls. There 6,000 people oppose something but diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 are roads that need repair, seniors yet the heck with them – they go If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 that need help, etc. yet we waste ahead anyway. guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 millions on golf courses and turf It’s an embarrassment to live in this vidual. If you get three – word expert. If fields. county when you know your hard you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at It makes no sense. The elected of- earned money is being wasted. free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 All words and correct definitions ficials do what they want, not what Michael Love the taxpayers want or need. They come from the board game Diction Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. Garwood Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman Answers to last week’s arcane ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER Candidate Falsely Accuses Westfield words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo 1. Tenebrous – Dark; gloomy COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION 2. Teff – A grain plant of Abyssinia Lauren S. Barr Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly Council with Baseless Assertions from which flour is made EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS Candidate Dan Ortolani’s letter last standards. Accordingly, other mea- 3. Mammonism – Devotion to the week falsely accuses Councilman sures were taken. greedy pursuit of riches Frank Arena, me, and the entire 4. Spraints – The waste or dung of an SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe A resident’s personal opinion about Westfield Town Council of not lis- the appropriateness or effectiveness otter One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 tening or taking action on pedestrian of a particular traffic safety solution CUMSHAW and traffic safety issues in the First is no more persuasive than my own. 1. Apathetic; disinterested Ward. Mr. Ortolani makes that base- In fulfilling its responsibilities to the 2. An undue burden or unfair demand less assertion despite acknowledging public, in addition to considering resi- 3. An ample amount or quantity COAH, Mount Laurel Must Go, 4. A tip or gratuity in the very same letter that (1) the dents’ views, the Town Council seeks SARCOID Town has conducted a thorough study the informed opinions of traffic engi- 1. Like or consisting of flesh of traffic safety hot spots, (2) changes neers and our public safety officials 2. Slow-moving; sluggish And Take Builder’s Remedy With It were made near the intersection of when we address traffic-related con- 3. Rust-colored Cowperthwaite Place and Prospect cerns. And we typically follow their 4. Scaly, as with fish Samuel Johnson said it in the 18th century: “The a connection. Street after an unfortunate accident recommendations, as responsible PHILTER road to Hell is paved with good intentions.” Planning and zoning boards exist for the sole in that vicinity, (3) the Town fulfilled elected officials should. 1. A pleasant stroll 2. To please, charm or delight Early in the last century, T.S. Eliot said much the purpose the New Jersey Supreme Court said was its promise to install a radar speed If Mr. Ortolani intends to ignore detection device at that location, and 3. To scold or nag the advice of professionals and act on 4. A love potion same thing: “Most of the evil in this world is done by unfair. They specify use, size, location, etc. of homes (4) residents’ requests for improved his own and others’ personal opin- people with good intentions.” and businesses. The idea is to promote an orderly, PICAROON pedestrian safety “were met with re- ions regarding matters as important 1. A guardian spirit But most people today might be more familiar nice community in which property values will grow. spect and empathy.” as traffic and pedestrian safety, the 2. A fool or imbecile with the words of Dr. Alan Grant (Sam Neill) in the Eight years after its initial decision, the Supreme Mr. Ortolani is ill-prepared to serve voters of the First Ward would do 3. A rogue, pirate, or thief 2001 movie Jurassic Park III: “Some of the worst Court went further, coming up with the idea in the residents of the First Ward if he well to ensure that he is not elected to 4. A medieval catapult for hurling believes that every voter’s wish must the Westfield Town Council. stones things imaginable have been done with the best another ruling that each town needed to provide its be granted. Councilman Arena and I See more letters on intentions.” “fair share” of affordable housing, a formula to Sam Della Fera, Jr. receive many concerns and requests Westfield 1st Ward Councilman pages 2, 3, 5, 17, 18 We feel this aptly describes the actions of the New calculate it and the notorious “builder’s remedy” to for action by residents. We respond Jersey Supreme Court and the consequences of its force towns to do its bidding. to each one with “respect and empa- Seniors Group Letters to Mount Laurel housing decisions in the 1970s and The state legislature, instead of rightly condemn- thy,” and also with the truth. Some- times, the truth is “Thank you for Supports LoGrippo the Editor 1980s. And we’re dubious of what its intentions ing the decisions, instead created the Council on your concern, but we cannot imple- were. Affordable Housing (COAH) in 1985 to enshrine it Words cannot express the appre- ment your proposed solution.” ciation we at the Senior Program, of God’s Speed, We’re definitely aware of its consequences. into law. The reasons why a resident’s re- the Westfield Neighborhood Council Towns in New Jersey, particularly small to me- And now, 30 years later, we have the mess that quest cannot be fulfilled are myriad: Reverend Porter have for Councilman LoGrippo. No I am deeply saddened on the pass- dium ones, go through the equivalent of several legal exists. it is not practicable, not supportable matter when we ask for his help, he is by objective criteria, not recom- ing of my dear friend, Reverend twisting triple back somersaults in trying to comply Because Gov. Chris Christie’s two attempts to always there to help support us. Kelmo C. Porter, Jr. the spiritual leader mended by experts in the relevant When we needed his help with a with the overly complex, cumbersome and little bring affordable housing under the executive branch field, or contrary to applicable laws of Saint John’s Baptist Church since special project, he told us how to 1966, and our community as well. understood (by many) rules so as not to run afoul of have been nixed by the court, COAH is non-func- or regulations. In fact, the proposal proceed and who to contact. what the courts consider “fair.” tioning and the court earlier this year took charge of espoused by Mr. Ortolani for a four- Pastor Porter was a kindred spirit Thank you again and you have our having ministered for over 60 years. If it is that complex, fairness is rarely anywhere determining each town’s “fair share” again. way stop at Cowperthwaite and Pros- support on Tuesday, November 3. pect was carefully considered, but it He was a founding father of the Scotch near. Cranford is fighting a builder’s remedy, 360-unit could not be implemented because it Mary Withers Plains – Fanwood Ministerium that The Supreme Court ruled in 1975 that the apartment building — with 60 “affordable” units — did not satisfy applicable traffic safety Westfield Neighborhood Council continues today to influence good- Burlington County municipality of Mount Laurel on Birchwood Avenue near the Kenilworth border. will bringing together persons of all had used its zoning laws to exclude low- and mod- It’s like the battles Westfield has fought, and many faiths and ethnic groups, providing Electric Pole Solar Panels Have support for those in need. erate-income people from the town. The township others, against the court-sanctioned extortion called Having known him, his loving fam- essentially required large lots for homes, which Mount Laurel. Another Fan in Westfield ily and all the good he’s done as a increased the price and therefore made it only af- And now every town must go before a judge, hat I agree with the recent letter by power grid. The power produced by Shepard of God throughout the years, fordable to middle- and upper-income people. It did in hand: Please tell us our plan is okay. Lisa Karter re the small solar panels all these panels will mean that less has been a blessing. To his family and not allow a housing project with apartments, and the Some have hailed “The Mount Laurel Doctrine” on the electrical poles. electrical power will need to be pro- to the St. John’s congregation, please mayor told those who wanted it built, mainly poor as the most important civil rights decision since I think they are great! I checked the duced using fossil fuels. know that we will always keep him PSE&G website to learn that PSE&G So, these panels are good for the and you in our hearts and prayers. blacks, they would have to leave the town. Brown vs. Board of Education in 1954. has been placing them in various environment and are located on util- On behalf of the entire community, That, according to the court, was unfair. It’s nothing of the sort because there is nothing towns that are in their service area. ity poles that are already there. This is let me extend to his loving family our It asserted that it had the authority to make that civil about it. It’s government-mandated wealth trans- While each panel produces a small an innovative idea and I applaud deepest sympathy, may God bless claim under Article 1, Paragraph 1 of the New Jersey fer, plain and simple. In other words, theft by gov- amount of electricity, the plan is to PSE&G for supporting solar power and comfort you. Constitution. Somewhere in the words: “All persons ernment. install enough panels to produce 40 in this unique way. We too shall miss him, and though MW of electricity. we mourn his passing, let us cel- are by nature free and independent, and have certain It has to go. Walter Korfmacher This is clean power from the sun Westfield ebrate his life and the many blessings natural and unalienable rights, among which are The legislature has its work cut out for it. It has to and will be added directly to the that he has given, and left us with as those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, of repeal the (Un)Fair Housing Act which created well. acquiring, possessing, and protecting property, and COAH and then go about amending the state consti- Westfield WHS Athletic Boosters Seek God’s speed, Reverend Porter of pursuing and obtaining safety and happiness,” tution so the Supreme Court cannot re-impose its Mayor Kevin Glover translates into — according to the court — meaning socialist mandate. Support for Button Day this Weekend Scotch Plains towns cannot use zoning laws to determine what Considering how the court came up with its initial Please come out and support the Having finally realized the amaz- Westfield Library Gives type of community they want. ruling, that may prove near impossible. But if the Westfield Athletic Boosters Button ing impact that high school sports Day.This weekend, WHS athletes will had on my kids’ lives and their friends, Thanks for Pumpkins Paragraph 2 refers to “public good,” but the court legislature doesn’t, the charade of “affordable” hous- be swarming the town for their an- I joined the boosters, serving several On behalf of the Westfield Memo- did not refer to it and even if it did, we struggle to find ing will continue. nual button sales to support WHS terms as Treasurer, and am soon to be rial Library, I would like to thank athletics. an Advisor. Trader Joe’s for donating 35 pump- The Westfield Athletic Boosters is In my 10 years as a booster, I kins for our children’s Pumpkin Paint- a volunteer charitable organization estimate that we raised and spent ing program, held on Saturday, Octo- that has been helping WHS sports more than $1 million. ber 17. The attending children – ages and Westfield taxpayers for almost Our successful fundraising efforts 4 and older – had a wonderful time Candidate Statements For Next Week 50 years. One hundred percent of all included six-figure projects, such as creating their Halloween master- The Westfield Leader will accept candidate statements for next week for the special election edition of October profit goes toward WHS athletics. a fitness gym and locker room at pieces and were thrilled to take them While most of our initiatives are man- Kehler Stadium, and a renovation at home. 29. To be considered, the statements must be emailed to [email protected] no later than Sunday noon, October aged by parents, Button Day is driven the main gym, as well as small projects Thanks to Trader Joe’s generous by our athletes. like purchasing safety equipment and donation, the program was a big suc- 25 and be no longer than 400 words. Good luck in your election bid on Tuesday, November 3. Endorsement letters I grew up in Westfield, but I did not an extra bus to a championship game. cess. We greatly appreciate their sup- will not be considered. participate in sports or extracurricu- In my experience, every WHS team port of the library’s efforts to provide lar activities so I did not see the value has benefited significantly from the fun and educational activities for the of an organization like the boosters. boosters. In addition, the boosters children of our community. After moving back to town as an plays a large role in increasing the Adrienne Basso adult, I was paying a high real estate participation rate in WHS athletics. Westfield Library Youth Services tax and thought that I would vote We also provide scholarships to de- against the district spending money serving athletes. SUBSCRIBE NOW, on anything not directly related to the If students, sports and your town classroom. are important to you, please come out GET FREE But then, my wife and I had kids this weekend, look for the athletes and they were engaged in sports. (they will be hard to miss) and sup- SHIPPING Through sports, our kids made port the Boosters. Contribute a dollar friends, engaged in their school, and or write a check for your life savings! achieved higher academic results. It will go to a great cause and is tax- I now recognize how important deductible. sports are to the success of our kids, Bob Saunders school and town. Westfield Not Member of Garwood Planning Bd. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 22, 2015 Page 5 Garwood Republican Fires Back at Commitment to My Daughter Forces Dem Chairman Accusations Absence From The Westfield Forum Last week the leader of the as a fill in councilwoman was to I must begin by thanking the resi- Lori and I promised her we would Garwood Democrats wrote a letter so oppose private property rights fol- dents of the First Ward for your con- be there, and just as I would not break full of false accusations that I thought lowing the lead of her fellow Demo- tinued support and confidence in me a promise to each of you, Lori and I I was reading a mock publication. crats in voting in favor of Eminent as your councilman. We have made can’t break a promise to our daugh- Sadly, the writer might actually Domain! our town a model of community and ter. This means that I unfortunately believe what he wrote. Unfortunately Last year the Garwood Democrats good government during the seven was not be able to make the Forum. for him, his accusations further ex- warned that the Republicans would years I have served on the council. Lori and I know - as persons who pose his political party’s consistent cut services, yet it was the Democrats Our finances are sound, our infra- put family first - that each of you record of deception and distraction to that went after the DPW against the structure is strong, and families con- understand. try and fool voters into looking away will of the taxpayers. tinue to choose Westfield as the ideal I asked the Forum organizers if from the damage they have caused. It was the Garwood Democrats that town to make their home. I must also they could read a statement (as the During the “DPW Shared Service said maintaining the athletic field thank the residents of the First Ward other candidates will be giving) an- www.goleader.com/services/video Information Session”, as the Garwood would only cost about $2,000 when for their hospitality over the past few nouncing this at the event. Democrats talked down to the room in fact it cost $33,000 this year alone. months while I have been walking I was told that would not be permit- full of residents that opposed the deal, It is the Garwood Democrats who door to door in our neighborhoods, ted, so I am announcing it here. Change Mountainside Schools for we were told the deal is wonderful said that one reason to fire the head of and for hosting informal gatherings I also want to let you know about because “Cooperative bidding. This the DPW is his paid benefits yet they in your homes. some other opportunities for us to Specific Purpose, Improve Education is one of the reasons why Fanwood is refuse to ask a fellow Democrat coun- Special thanks, of course, to Dave connect. As we come to the last few weeks While I am not wedded to rankings, so interested in working with cilman to opt out of the benefits he and Amy Nathanson and Joe and First, The Westfield Leader has al- before the Mountainside BOE elec- I am deeply concerned that the our Garwood. Because right now they receives costing Garwood $30,000 a Micki Hogan for opening their homes ready posted their in-person inter- tion, it is worth noting why this elec- current leadership is not aware of the (Fanwood) do not provide residents year. for my friend-raisers. The overview with me, Third Ward Council- tion is not about “change for the sake these rankings, nor do they have an- with curbside recycling pickup like Again I ask as they go door to door, whelmingly positive feedback on the man Mark LoGrippo and Fourth Ward of change,” but rather this election is swers as to cause, or solutions for we do…..we can team up and coop- how can anyone believe a word they state of our town and the insightful Candidate Doug Stokes covering a about change for a specific purpose - improvement. eratively purchase that.” say? suggestions for how we can make it number of the same issues at the to improve an education system that Indeed, one BOE member pub- The video of the Information Ses- Nierstedt and Kearney simply do even better have been both gratifying Forum. is lagging behind the quality of the licly proclaimed that Deerfield was sion can be found on our Facebook not have a plan, only excuses, decep- and energizing. You can see it at town and its people. ranked 10th. page at facebook.com/GarwoodGOP. tion, and distractions. Why do they Though our discussions have been www.goleader.com. This election is all about the stu- Although this is factually true, the Instead of renewing the recycling do this? Simple. Their opponents, diverse, one thread has been com- I will also be available for an in- dents. There is no greater goal. school that was referenced at No. 10 contract, the Garwood Democrats on Ileen Bocchino-Cuccaro and Joe mon to every one: that everything we person discussion on the issues fac- One of the most prominent policy was Deerfield in Short Hills, not council opted to hire a different recy- Sarno, have a plan. do, we do for our families. ing our town on Thursday, October and research organizations in the Deerfield in Mountainside. cling company that never showed up. Ileen and Joe think for themselves Like each of you, I don’t regret for 22 at Vicki’s Diner from 6 -7:30 p.m. world, the RAND Corporation, stated Obviously this was a mistake, but This put Garwood in the position and, more importantly, as they dis- a minute any of the sacrifices I’ve Stop by, and let’s talk Westfield. that, “The Hallmark of a successful what does this really say? of having to accept a bid double the played during the DPW debacle, will made for my family, and also don’t Of course, I am still walking our education system is increasing or My concern is compounded be- cost of the prior contract. In addition, represent the interests of the resi- regret for a minute any family sacri- neighborhoods (as I always have), maintaining high student achieve- cause in 2008 Mountainside was we were told by the Garwood Demo- dents of Garwood. The unilateral sup- fices I’ve made in service to yours as and you can always e-mail me at ment.” ranked in the top 50 elementary crats at that meeting that the proposal port for Ileen and Joe has been re- councilman. [email protected]. Similarly, one of the current schools out of 1,350 schools in New could not be put on the ballot for a markable and if there’s anyone ques- This year, the Candidate’s Forum Thank you all again, and I look Mountainside BOE members com- Jersey. vote. tioning your lawn sign, always keep falls unexpectedly on a Friday. forward to your support on Novem- mented wisely that Mountainside’s What happened in the interim? This, of course, is not true, as they in mind that Ileen & Joe respect your This past Friday was also my ber 3! priority is “[t]o make decisions which Beyond rankings, we are not mea- had to admit at a later meeting. The privacy and private property rights. daughter’s first and only Family Frank Arena, Candidate promote quality education leading to suring Mountainside student achieve- Garwood Democrats also said that Ileen and Joe are Garwood. Weekend as a college freshman. Westfield Council, First Ward highly accomplished state test scores ment at the high school. we would not have to pay for equip- Ileen and Joe will stand up for all in an environment which is socially Over the past four years, we have ment when in the proposal, as plain residents, not against the residents. Kearney Asks for Garwood Voter friendly and conducive to learning.” not annually reviewed the perfor- as day, it says that Garwood is in fact Join me in standing up for the resi- (Letter to the Editor, New Provi- mance and test scores of the responsible for any damage that oc- dents that made Garwood a great dence-Berkeley Heights Patch, Sep- Mountainside high schools students curs on our soil. place to live on November 3 and vote Support on Election Day tember 14, 2011). and compared them to the students Blatant lies like these should come for Ileen Bocchino-Cuccaro and Joe I have jumped in with both feet see their sense of togetherness and We can all agree that student from Berkeley Heights and neigh- as no surprise from the team prop- Sarno. since being appointed to the Garwood look forward to helping them in any achievement is the top priority. boring peer schools. ping up incumbent Bill Nierstedt and Sal Piarulli, President Borough Council and could not be way I can (and playing bingo). As to that top priority, the For the past four years, we have Carol Kearney, who’s very first vote Garwood Republican Club prouder to serve the residents from Mayor Lombardo invited me to his Mountainside education system is not squandered the opportunity to learn this new position. My record is one of Mayor’s Saturday this weekend. I performing as well as it should given if our programs from K-8 are work- Garwood GOP Council Candidates community service, from organizing applaud the Mayor for his new prac- the resources and demographics of ing well and adequately preparing the Garwood Rocks Street Fair and tice of welcoming all council mem- our town. our children for high school. Make Gipper Pitch, Here to Help Movie Under the Stars to working bers to join him on a rotating basis to As I have stated in previously pub- Because we have no explanations with the business community as its hear from our neighbors. A strong lished articles, the Mountainside el- and we are not aware of the student In keeping up with the Ronald in Garwood? Do the Garwood Demo- Business and Industry Liaison for the line of communication with residents ementary school system is not ranked achievement of our high school stu- Reagan theme of this year’s election, crats and Trenton bureaucrats have past five years. I greatly appreciate is very important to me. Please do not in the top 100 in New Jersey. dents, it is time to turn the page and the nine most terrifying words in the your best interest at heart or are they this opportunity to continue working hesitate to email me at While the town of Mountainside is go in a new direction. English language are “I’m from the with the developers? hard to better a place we all love — [email protected] or call me at ranked within the top 100 towns in Strong Schools, Strong Town. government and I’m here to help.” As you ask yourself these ques- Garwood. 908-789-3306 anytime. I look for- New Jersey Monthly, our elementary Please vote on November 3 o refo- “The Gipper” said these words in tions, know that Republican council After our last Council meeting, the ward to continuing to serve the resi- education lags behind. cus on efforts on student achieve- an August 12, 1986, news conference candidates Ileen Bocchino-Cuccaro Police Chief invited the Council to dents of Garwood for a long time In another ranking publication, ment and communication. in response to disastrous and haphaz- and Joe Sarno have your best interest take a look at the new dispatch con- with your support on November 3. Mountainside is ranked 216th for the ard government policies that were at heart and will make sure that you Mauro Wolfe, Candidate sole, which replaced one that was 20 Carol Kearney, Candidate 2013-2014 year. Mountainside Board of Education plaguing America’s farmers at that the residents have the final say in the years old. I was very impressed to see Garwood Council time. He would later make a pledge redevelopment process. the new technology, which ensures to farmers and help them achieve the We will always protect your civil that we will continue to provide a economic independence that would liberties and make sure eminent do- high level of service for the commu- help them overcome their struggles. main doesn’t run rampant up and nity. As a widow of a police officer, Here in Garwood, as we’re in the down South and North Avenues and and a mother of another, I am particu- TRIAL LAWYERS process of redeveloping our old in- throughout the borough. larly proud to be the new Police Com- dustrial lands that once made us “The As for our opponents – “They’re missioner. Public safety is near and Est. 1984 Industrial Center of Union County” the government and they’re here to dear to my heart. into future sites that we can equally help.” I am no stranger to government be proud of, the Democrats are play- Ileen Bocchino-Cuccaro (R) policy as I was a co-writer of changes ing the role of “The Government Joe Sarno (R) to the New Jersey Police and that’s here to help”. Candidates for Garwood Council Firefighters’ Widows Pension Law, They have a plan with Big Devel- which Governor Whitman signed in opers that would include initiatives 1996. Our first responders put their from Trenton bureaucrats. These ini- View Garwood GOP and lives on the line to protect all of us tiatives give the power of eminent other Region Candidate and when some give the ultimate domain to the developer to utilize on sacrifice, their loved ones deserve any “non-conforming” property in Video Interviews at our protection. their way. Is giving up civil liberties Last week, I also attended my first a part of the Garwood you know? senior citizen meeting as their new Shouldn’t Garwood’s residents have www.goleader.com liaison. What a terrific group of a say on the future of redevelopment Garwood residents! I was touched to

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In lieu of dents Concerned for the Needy Central Avenue, are once again col- Schlosberg, founder/executive di- attendance, donations may be made (SCN) service group from Scotch lecting pajamas to help SCN increase rector of the Westfield-based New to “Music Connection.” Plains-Fanwood High School are its totals by simultaneously running Jersey Workshop for the Arts For more information about the conducting their Eighth Annual Pa- a pajama drive in its office. (NJWA), and Rotarian Dr. Edred Rotary Club of Westfield, visit jama Drive, collecting new paja- Donations of new pajamas will be Shen have announced that the Ro- westfieldrotary.com. mas on behalf of “The Pajama Pro- distributed to youngsters living under tary Club of Westfield will sponsor gram,” a 501 (c)(3) charity that pro- difficult circumstances. Pajamas may an authentic, gourmet Chinese din- Spaces Still Open vides warm pajamas to children in be brought to the Athletic Office at ner fund-raising event this Sunday, need. Collected pajamas will be dis- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, October 25, beginning at 5:30 p.m. For Hocus Pocus tributed to receiving organizations located in the front of the building at Proceeds from the dinner, to be WESTFIELD — It is not too late to that care for homeless and vulner- 667 Westfield Road, Scotch Plains, held at Cathay 22, located at 124 register for Halloween Hocus Pocus able children within Union County. between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Route 22, West, Springfield, will be at the Miller-Cory House Museum, Community members and groups To learn more, visit the Pajama Pro- applied to “Music Connection,” a taking place this Sunday, October 25, may donate new pajamas for a child, gram website, pajamaprogram.org. program that offers group and indi- from 1:30 to 4 p.m. This event is boy or girl, ages infant through age For more information about SCN and vidual instrumental instruction to appropriate for young children, ages 17. Donors are asked to keep all tags its ongoing community outreach, up- STAYING SAFE...The Fanwood Police Department and the Goddard School in special-needs families of children 3 through elementary school, and on pajamas. SCN’s Pajama Drive coming programs, projects and vol- Fanwood conducted a Child Safety Program on October 5. Children were beginning at age 6, who are neuro- visitors are encouraged to wear their will run through Friday, October 30. unteer opportunities, visit fingerprinted by Fanwood Police Officer Elliott Bernard, pictured, and Lieuten- logically, developmentally and/or Halloween costumes. Coldwell Banker agents from the scnonline.org. ant Eugene Chin. After being fingerprinted, each child was provided with a Child physically handicapped. The museum’s costumed docents Safety Card, which includes the child’s fingerprints, name and home address and The dinner is an annual benefit will greet visitors at the door of the has a space for a current photograph. event chaired by Dr. Shen that each colonial farmhouse, located at 614 year features a different cause. Mountain Avenue, Westfield. Activi- “This year the Rotary Club be- ties will include decorating one’s own Meeting to Address Future lieves the workshop’s program is a Halloween cupcake, a scavenger hunt, particularly compelling cause that, crafts, storytelling, face painting and for children with disabilities, fos- tattoos. Festive refreshments will be Of Westfield Adult School ters self-esteem, pride of achieve- served. WESTFIELD — The Westfield due to financial and administrative ment and provides them and their The fee for Halloween Hocus Adult School (WAS) will hold a com- challenges. WAS is now actively seek- families with a joyful activity per- Pocus is $5 for children; accompa- munity-wide meeting on Tuesday, ing community feedback and partici- haps leading to other inclusive ac- nying adults may attend for free. October 27, at 7:30 p.m., to discuss pation to ensure that the school is tivities,” he explained. Reservations are required and are its future operating plans. All those creating a 21st-century option for The price for the entire 13-course being accepted, by telephone only, interested in the future of this com- lifelong learning with a financially- meal is $70. Tickets can be purchased through noon this Saturday, Octo- munity asset are invited. Through its stable model. at the NJWA studios, located at 150- ber 24. For reservations, call (908) courses, WAS offers opportunities to The meeting will be held in 152 East Broad Street, Westfield, or 232-1776. learn new skills, meet new people Room 120 of Westfield High and be involved in something engag- School, located at 550 Dorian ing and fun. Road, Westfield. Individuals who For more than 75 years, WAS has cannot attend the meeting but who been offering affordable enrichment have suggestions or would like to and learning experiences to residents be involved in the future of WAS of Westfield and surrounding com- are asked to contact the WAS ad- GOOD NIGHTS...Students Concerned for the Needy, a service group from Scotch munities. However, in June 2015, the ministrator at Plains-Fanwood High School (SPFHS), is conducting its Eighth Annual Pajama Adult School suspended operations [email protected]. Drive, collecting donations of new pajamas for children from infants through age 17 on behalf of “The Pajama Program,” a charity that benefits youngsters in need. Pajamas may be brought to SPFHS’ Athletic Office through Friday, October 30, Genealogical Society to Hear and also to Coldwell Banker’s Westfield East office. Pictured, from left to right, are: Nora Going, Eleanor Szelc, Henry Lewand, Kara Foley and Allison Busa. Talk on DNA October 27 WESTFIELD — The ABCs of tests and testing companies offer- Trinity Bake Sale Sunday DNA will be illuminated when the ing a window on one’s ancestors. Genealogical Society of the West His talk will culminate with his Fields holds a special meeting on personal experience with DNA To Benefit El Salvador Tuesday, October 27, at 7 p.m. testing and his results. CRANFORD — The Trinity Epis- support this important effort,” Walter Choroszewski will be the There will be testing kits avail- A GREAT TASTE...Lenore Scurry, left, and Velvet Rogers, employees of the copal Church, located at 119 Forest Mother Stephanie continued. guest speaker, taking attendees step able at this meeting to register and Westfield Community Center (WCC), prepare auction items for the center’s Avenue, Cranford, will hold a bake Foundation Cristosal was founded by step through the three DNA complete at home. They are easily annual Taste of Westfield event to be held this Sunday, October 25, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Temple Emanu-El, located at 756 East Broad Street, Westfield. Tickets sale fundraiser this Sunday, October in 2001 by the Anglican Bishop of El tests that can connect some of the done and results are available in for this event are $25 per person, and $15 for senior citizens and youth age 18 and 25, beginning at 11 a.m. Proceeds Salvador and the former dean of St. dots individuals may have discov- about six weeks. A follow-up meet- under. All profits will support the WCC’s Senior Citizens Program. The center will benefit Foundation Cristosal, an Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral in Syra- ered along their ancestral road. ing will be scheduled so that re- can be contacted at (908) 232-4759 between 9.30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Monday independent, faith-based, nonprofit cuse, N.Y. to bring together Salva- An accomplished photographer, sults can be shared and discussed. through Friday. organization that partners with the dorans and North Americans to work writer, speaker and scientist, Mr. The public is invited to join mem- people of El Salvador in their struggle toward creating positive social change Choroszewski will begin his pre- bers at this meeting, which will be for peace, justice and reconciliation. in El Salvador. For more than 10 sentation with a brief outline of held at the Westfield Memorial Li- Westfield Library to Offer “At Trinity we take Jesus’ words, years, Foundation Cristosal has de- the world of DNA, including its brary, located at 550 East Broad ‘whatever you did for the least of veloped partnerships with people and origins, discoverers and various Street. Refreshments and general these, you did for me,’ to heart, parish communities of the Episcopal uses. He will then take the audi- discussion will follow Mr. Mental Health Programs whether it’s here or across the world,” Church in the United States and the ence through the maze of possible Choroszewski’s presentation. said Mother Stephanie Shockley, the Anglican Church of Canada. For more WESTFIELD — The Westfield Winter transition and less often priest who is doing Communion information about Foundation Memorial Library will present two during the Winter/Spring transi- Services at Trinity this month. Cristosal, visit cristosal.org. Can A Marriage Meet All Our Needs? mental health-related programs in tion. It surfaces at the same time, November. “Typical or Troubled? every year. El Salvador suffered a brutal, 12- No man or woman could possi- M. Kalellis, 232 St. Paul Street in year civil war which killed more Church Driveway Sale Understanding Adolescent Mental “Like any type of sadness, the bly meet all the other’s needs. If Westfield, N.J. 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Also featured will be gently cialist Parantap Pandya of the Middlesex Union Reciprocal will feel drained, and sooner or Union County branch of the New Agreement Libraries. To see if their zen Appreciation Day will take place used clothing and apparel for per- later life will be troubled. Often on Thursday, November 5, at the sons of all ages, as well as household Jersey Mental Health Association library participates, interested per- people who wish to enhance their will explain how to tell the differ- sons are advised to visit the Scotch Hills Country Club, located at items, housewares, furniture and life and their relationship seek the Plainfield Avenue and Jerusalem tchotchkes for the home. 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This support group was SCOTCH PLAINS — Susan Pope, Network and the National Dance tion Beth Israel will commemorate created at Congregation Beth Israel liturgical dance teacher and author Association. the 77th anniversary of Kristallnacht this year and will plan events, such as of “Dancing My Prayers,” will lead Funding for these events is pro- on Friday evening, October 30, at the Kristallnacht Remembrance, to a group of dancers at the Willow vided by a grant from the Presbytery 7:30 p.m. The remembrance cer- educate the public about the Holo- Grove Presbyterian Church on Sun- of Elizabeth. Fifty Presbyterian emony will feature guest speakers caust and to honor and remember day, November 1, as they present churches throughout north central Norbert and Gerda Biakales, who those who suffered and perished. “For Every Mountain” and other New Jersey are involved in the witnessed and survived Kristallnacht. “We realized that there were quite musical selections during the 10 a.m. presbytery, providing opportunities The program will take place during a few of us in our community whose worship service. for spiritual growth, the performing the synagogue’s Friday night Shabbat parents or grandparents survived the Following the worship service, arts, community partnerships and services and is free and open to the Holocaust in a variety of ways, and children, teens and adults from the social justice. community. we thought coming together to share community are invited to participate The Willow Grove Presbyterian Kristallnacht, which translates as our stories would be a positive expe- in a free, two-hour class beginning Church is located at 1961 Raritan Road, “crystal night” in German, also is rience,” said Rita Geller, a co-founder at 11:30 a.m. This workshop will Scotch Plains, across from the south- called the “Night of Broken Glass.” of the Second/Third Generation Ho- include many aspects of liturgical side firehouse and south-side soccer Kristallnacht refers to the violent at- locaust Survivors Group. “We feel it A CALL TO MINISTRY...The Reverend Amanda Huels, the new associate youth dance. Participants also are invited field, near the corner of South Martine tacks that the Nazis waged against is our responsibility to plan programs pastor at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, enjoys her role working with to minister in liturgical dance at the Avenue. All facilities are handicap- Jews on November 9 and 10, 1938 to ensure that these stories are not youth and adults of the congregation. She was ordained and installed on October following week’s worship service accessible. For more information about throughout Germany, Austria and forgotten by future generations. With 4. The church is located at 140 Mountain Avenue, Westfield. on November 8. church programs and ministries, visit parts of occupied Czechoslovakia. each passing year, fewer Holocaust Ms. Pope holds a Bachelor of willowgrovechurch.org or call the The name Kristallnacht comes from survivors are alive to tell their per- Arts degree in Dance from the Uni- church at (908) 232-5678. the broken glass that littered the streets sonal accounts.” New Associate Youth Pastor versity of Maryland and a Master of after Jewish homes, schools, syna- For additional information about Arts degree in Dance Education gogues and stores were damaged and this program, contact Faye Bodenstein Is Ordained at PCW from Teachers College, Columbia destroyed. With Jews beaten, killed at [email protected], Claire Bornstein University. She currently teaches and sent to concentration camps, at [email protected] or Rita Geller WESTFIELD — Amanda Huels, hundreds of at-risk adults and chil- dance for Newark Public Schools. Kristallnacht is often seen as the beat [email protected], or call the the new associate youth pastor at The dren every week of the year. While it In May of 2000, she was invited to ginning of the Holocaust. synagogue office at (908) 889-1830. Presbyterian Church in Westfield can seem like a daunting task, Rev- the White House to speak at a con- The memorial program is spon- Congregation Beth Israel is located (PCW), was ordained and installed erend Huels feels she is up to it by ference titled Raising Responsible sored by the synagogue’s Second/ at 18 Shalom Way, Scotch Plains, at on October 4. A number of her men- sharing the love of God. and Resourceful Youth, about the Third Generation Holocaust Survi- the corner of Martine Avenue. tors, family and former colleagues “The church is a place where teens impact of dance education on the were on hand for the service. The fit. It’s our job to show them that,” lives of her students. Reverend Josh Erickson delivered the said Reverend Huels. Ms. Pope has served as the direc- sermon, “All Are Called,” which tor of the St. James AME Church charged the candidate as well as the Fanwood Pres. Posts Dance Ministry in Newark for more congregation to hear God’s call. than 10 years and is a member of the “I know that PCW is a church that Single Service Sunday National Liturgical Dance Ministry Susan Pope loves their youth,” said Reverend FANWOOD — The Fanwood Huels. “When I was looking for a job Presbyterian Church has announced and read the description of what they a time change and a single service of NAMI Speaker to Discuss wanted, I knew that it would be a worship. perfect fit. The right ingredients are This Sunday, October 25, there there – service, fellowship and lead- will be only one service of worship Behavioral Health Trends ers who love their kids.” in the sanctuary at 11:15 a.m. This WESTFIELD — NAMI (National health committees and currently A week-long mission trip with 72 change is to celebrate the comple- Alliance on Mental Illness) Union teens and 30 adults at the end of June serves on the Oversight Committee tion of the Fanwood 5K race that County invites the public to its meet- for New Jersey’s Involuntary Out- enabled Reverend Huels to bond with takes place earlier that morning. “We ing on Tuesday, October 27, when patient Commitment Law. the teens and adult leaders of the are wishing all participants a safe Dr. James McCreath, the vice-presi- church at the Youth Mission Trip to Dr. McCreath will address the fol- and successful run or walk,” said the dent of Behavioral Health and Psy- lowing subjects and other topics that Colorado. “My first priority has been Reverend David Jahnke, pastor. chiatry at Trinitas Regional Medi- might be of interest to the audience: to get to know the kids,” she said. “I Everyone is welcome to attend all cal Center in Elizabeth, presents am looking forward to working with Behavioral health trends in Union church services and programs. The “An Update on Current Trends in County (volume, services, gaps and the adults in the church who can help church is located at 74 S. Martine Behavioral Health.” The talk will other aspects); new initiatives state- NEVER FORGET...Members of the Second/Third Generation Holocaust Survi- navigate the teens’ faith.” Avenue, Fanwood. be held at 7:30 p.m. at American In July she attended a retreat in wide, such as the new certified com- vors Group gather September 30 at Congregation Beth Israel in Scotch Plains. A For further information about the Legion Post No. 3, located at 1003 munity behavioral health center con- North Carolina with a few of the Fanwood Presbyterian Church, call program commemorating the 77th anniversary of Kristallnacht, frequently North Avenue, West, Westfield. cept; new trends with medication and viewed as the beginning of the Holocaust, will take place on Friday, October 30, church’s teen girls and ran a mission (908) 889-8891, check the website, Dr. McCreath has 39 years of ex- at 7:30 p.m., at the synagogue. trip to Boston the first week in August supporting adherence, and the devel- fanwoodpc.org, or e-mail perience in large community behav- oping trend to integrate primary health with the middle-school students. Her [email protected]. ioral health systems and extensive passion for working with youth devel- care and psychiatric care. Coat Drive Benefiting Needy clinical experience with adults with Refreshments and educational oped after she completed her under- Church to Sponsor serious and persistent psychiatric dis- graduate work at Illinois Wesleyan literature are provided at NAMI Blood Drive Saturday orders. He has maintained a private meetings. Meetings are free and University studying religion and soci- practice for 20 years and has been a To Get Underway Oct. 31 ology. Her ministry at Second Presby- FANWOOD — The Fanwood Pres- everyone is welcome. faculty member in the graduate For more information or in the SCOTCH PLAINS — The vited to visit the Scotch Plains Pub- terian Church in Bloomington, Ill., byterian Church will sponsor a blood school at Rutgers University. He has Scotch Plains Women’s Club and lic Library on Saturday, Novem- teaching a Confirmation class and serv- drive this Saturday, October 24, from event of inclement weather, call participated on numerous New Jer- (908) 233-1628 or e-mail the organization One Warm Coat ber 7, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. ing as Junior High Youth Director as a 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the New Jersey sey state government behavioral will hold the Scotch Plains/ One warm coat will be given to any full-time youth intern, led her to Blood Services Donor Center, located [email protected]. Fanwood Annual Coat Drive, dur- child, woman or man. Light re- Princeton Theological Seminary, at 2279 South Avenue, Scotch Plains. ing which area residents are en- freshments also will be available. where she graduated last May. Donors age 16 or older are urgently couraged to donate clean, gently Local agencies and families in need Ms. Huels’ plan for the first year needed. used warm coats to benefit disad- of a donation are asked to visit at PCW includes recruiting and train- Participants will be provided with a vantaged children and adults. spjwc.com for more information. ing volunteers to assist at the Sun- comfortable setting while giving blood Coats may be dropped off in col- One Warm Coat began in 1992 day night middle-school and senior and snacks and juice when they are lection bins between Saturday, Oc- with a Thanksgiving weekend coat high-school fellowship. Part of her done. To be eligible, donors must sat- tober 31, and Saturday, November drive at one location in San Fran- duties involves overseeing the teens isfy weight criteria, be in generally 7, during normal business hours at cisco. Since then, it has grown to a at the weekly Wednesday afternoon good health and have a valid photo the Scotch Plains Public Library, national organization supporting Agape service project. The students identification. Sixteen-year-olds must located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, and more than 3,000 coat drives each and adult chaperones prepare and furnish a signed parental consent form the Fanwood-Scotch Plains year. For more information, visit serve a hearty meal at the First Pres- and persons age 76 and older must YMCA, located at 1340 Martine onewarmcoat.org. byterian Church in Elizabeth for furnish medical clearance. Avenue, Scotch Plains. 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PUBLICATION Dewey Rainville, 91, Plastics Pioneer, Marilyn Jones, 80, Enjoyed Singing; Husband, Father and Grandfather – Obituaries – Was Devoted to Family and Friends Dewey Rainville, who overcame tops, which is still the standard Nancy C. Gerten Rainville, 88, Marilyn Jones (née Jaffee) died of deep faith and great warmth who a depression-era childhood of method used today. Dewey’s inno- peacefully at Villa Marie Claire hos- made everyone feel important, stay- abandonment and homelessness to vations led to worldwide accep- Wife, Mother and Grandmother pice in Saddle River, N.J., on Mon- ing in touch with dozens of friends become a pioneer in the plastics tance of plastic bottles. day, October 12, 2015, at the age of each year by sending a Christmas industry, died on December 9, 2014 Mr. Rainville was also dedicated Nancy Camille Gerten Rainville amazing gourmet cook and loved to 80, surrounded by her loving fam- card and newsletter to many whom in Summit, New Jersey. to improving safety and died peacefully on March 23, 2015 in spend hours preparing wonderful ily. she hadn’t seen in decades yet He was 91. education in the indus- Pennsylvania at the age of 88, after a meals for family and friends. Marilyn (“Bubbles”) is survived whose friendships she still valued. Dewey’s childhood try. He was active in long illness. She was an active and by her husband, Richard; children, She had a beautiful voice and en- was spent in an orphan- developing safety stan- Nancy is survived by her life member of the Katherine Loomis (Peter) of Mor- joyed singing in church choir, small age and foster homes dards for Blow Mold- five children and their Woman’s Club of row, Ohio, Elizabeth Ludwig (Tho- ensembles and large community until he ran away at a ing and Auxiliaries, spouses, including Denise Westfield. She was a mas) of Ramsey, N.J., and Edward choruses, and was most loved for young age and sup- was a major contribu- Hoe (E. Sanderson Hoe) of member of the Garden Hulse of New Milford, N.J., and the lullabies she sang to her chil- ported himself. He tor to the ANSI safety Maryland, Jeffrey Rainville Club of Westfield, and sisters, June Mastrian of Plainfield, dren and in later years to her grand- joined the military pro- standard for Injection (Rosanne Rainville) of Vir- she cheerfully held al- N.J. and Barbara Horner of children. She loved bird watching, gram in high school be- Blow Molding, and he ginia, Mark Rainville (Gay most every job and of- Westfield, N.J. She is preceded in a passion she shared especially with cause the uniform came lectured around the Parks Rainville) of Penn- fice, including Presi- death by her brothers, James A. her daughters. She was an active with something he des- world on safety issues. sylvania, Donald Rainville dent. For many years, Jaffee and Theodore R. Jaffee; sis- and dedicated member of the First perately needed — a In his later years, he (Marilyn Rainville) of Vir- Nancy organized bus ters, Marjorie Oravetz and Dorothy Congregational United Church of new pair of shoes. There dedicated time to the ginia and Christina Rainville trips to the Metropoli- Ochiltree, and by her husband, John Christ prior to a stroke in late 2012, he earned a position in Dewey Rainville Plastics Museum at (Peter Greenberg) of Ver- tan Opera in New York E. Jones. She is survived by her and a longtime member of the First the first Naval Officers Syracuse University. mont, eleven grandchildren, through The Friends of adoring grandchildren, Rebecca, Baptist Church of Birmingham, Training Program at the Univer- His many honors included in- two step-grandchildren and Nancy C. Rainville the Westfield Memorial Kirsten, Ethan, Samuel, Phillip, Jef- Mich. She was a member of Kappa sity of Colorado, and graduated in duction into the Plastics Pioneers seven great-grandchildren. Library. It was her way frey, Steven and Andrew; great- Delta sorority. 1945 with a degree in Aeronauti- Association in 1986, Society of She is also survived by her brother, of sharing her lifelong love of opera grandson, Elliot, and many loving The funeral was held on Monday, cal Engineering. Plastics Engineers Fellow, the Nicholas Gerten, and her sister, Meryl with others. Nancy’s community ser- nieces and nephews. She also is October 19, 2015, at the Corner- After serving a tour of duty in Milacron David Noffsinger Award Niebuhr, and many special friends, vice also included logging over 500 survived by the father of her chil- stone Christian Church in Wyckoff, the South Pacific, Dewey focused for Engineering & Technical Ex- including her cherished canine com- hours as a volunteer at Overlook dren, Murray Hulse, as well as five N.J., with interment at Fairview his career on the plastics industry. cellence, the New Jersey SPE panions. Hospital in Summit, N.J. stepchildren and seven step-grand- Cemetery in Westfield following a He started several successful com- Award for Technical Achievement Nancy was born in Flushing, New In addition, Nancy loved to play children. brief reception at the church. In lieu panies, including Conair, Una-Dyn and the SPE “Blow Molding” York to Catharine Mackay Gerten and bridge. She was an avid New York Born on June 22, 1935 in of flowers, please send donations — Universal Dynamics, Inc., and Achievement Award. Nicholas Gerten who preceded her in Jets fan, and she dearly loved her Westfield, N.J. to Leo and Catherine to The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the Rainville Company. Dewey was also a patron of the death. She attended the University of canine friends. She also enjoyed trav- Jaffee, she graduated from Westfield 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, Dewey held over 15 patents for arts. He served as President of the Colorado where she met her husband eling the world with her husband, High School and Cornell Univer- N.Y. 14850 or to Adler Aphasia plastics engineering. He developed Newark, New Jersey Opera and of 69 years, Dewey Rainville. Dewey. Above all, she was always sity, and in 1957 moved to Michi- Center, 60 W. Hunter Avenue, technology to manufacture large was a longtime patron of the Met- Nancy was a kind, devoted and the consummate lady. One of her gan, where she raised her children. Maywood, N.J. 07607. blow molded plastic containers, in- ropolitan Opera. loving wife, mother, grandmother, friends recently summed it up best She retired from Standard Federal Arrangements were by the C.C. cluding the first portable plastic While Dewey’s professional ca- sister and friend. She was dedicated and said, “She was loved by all.” Bank in Birmingham, Mich. in Van Emburgh Funeral Home in fuel container known as the “Jerry reer was long and accomplished, to raising her five children, and that A joint Celebration of Life for both 1993, and lived in East Jordan, Ridgewood, N.J.; Can.” He patented the technology he took greatest pride in his be- gave her the greatest joy and was her Nancy and Dewey was held on Sep- Mich. until relocating to Ocala, Fla. www.vanemburgh.com. to produce quality neck finishes loved wife of 69 years, Nancy, and most satisfying accomplishment. She tember 12, 2015 with interment at in 2001. October 22, 2015 for plastic bottles, thus enabling his family. always encouraged her children to Flushing Cemetery in New York. Marilyn was an intelligent woman the bottles to have form-fitting October 22, 2015 pursue their dreams. She was an October 22, 2015 Robert E. Miller, Jr., 70, Was Teacher; The Oral-Systemic Link And Enjoyed Greek Classics, Shakespeare Robert E. Miller, Jr., 70, of East Miller, Sr. and his wife, Jeannette, Stroudsburg, Pa. died peacefully in and his sisters, Carol Miller and Your Dental Appointment his home on Sunday, October 18. Jane Pituch and her husband, As I enter my third decade of help you understand these links Robert was born in Englewood, Steven. providing health care to my pa- and not only treat cavities and pe- N.J. He was a graduate of Westfield In lieu of flowers, please con- tients, I believe that it’s critically riodontal disease but screen for High School, N.J. ’63 and Colgate sider a donation in his name to his important to educate my patients oral and head and neck cancer, University ’67. He taught high beloved pet charities: the Animal about the importance of preven- sleep apnea and snoring and re- school English in Goshen, N.Y. Welfare Society of Monroe, a no- tive care and inspire them to adopt duce the inflammatory burden on and in Roselle Park, N.J. before kill shelter in Pennsylvania a culture of wellness instead of your immune system, thereby re- retiring to East Stroudsburg, Pa. (www.awsomanimals.org), or just treating disease. ducing your risk of being at risk He had a love of the Greek classics Pocono Greyhound Adoption, res- That takes time and a relation- for getting many diseases. and Shakespeare and shared his cuing retired racing greyhounds ship of trust. Dr. Sunita Merriman maintains passion with his students, touch- (www.poconogreyhound.com), or The benefits, however, far out- a private practice in Westfield, N.J. ing many lives over the years. please donate to a charity of your weigh the time it takes to create that focuses on providing compre- He is survived by his wife, choosing. Online condolences may this trusting relationship. When I hensive family dentistry, cosmetic Marcia; his daughter, Beth be made at see a patient come in with bleed- and restorative care, Implants, McNamara, and her husband, www.pulafuneralhome.com. ing gums and broken-down teeth, Patrick; his parents, Robert E. The Joseph J. Pula Funeral Invisalign and solutions for TMD BE A FRIEND...Cranford Mayor Andis Kalnins joins Christine Haun, vice- it becomes a personal mission to dysfunction, Sleep Apnea and Home, Inc., 23 North 9th Street, president of the Friends of the Cranford Public Library, holding a proclamation Stroudsburg, Pa., is assisting the not just “fix” them but also teach Snoring. For more information recognizing October 18 through October 24 as Friends of the Library Week. This them how to prevent such situa- about her and her practice, please week, through Saturday, the Friends is holding its book sale in the basement of Workshop to Feature family with arrangements. tions. visit DoctorMerriman.com, the Cranford Public Library, located at 224 Walnut Avenue. This Saturday, October 22, 2015 Knowing what I know about the www.facebook.com/ October 24, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., individuals can fill a bag for $8. The Friends Thanksgiving Recipes oral systemic link, I can’t afford to DrSunitaMerriman or call (908) is a volunteer organization that supports the library with resources for additional CRANFORD — A free Thanks- be lax about stressing the impor- 389-0222. programming, equipment, events, and in many other ways. giving recipe workshop will be of- Hist. Soc. to Hold tance of regular dental visits, the fered on Thursday, November 5, at role of proper diet and healthy nu- Paid Bulletin Board Wine-Tasting Event goleader.com/form/bulletin Friends of Cranford Library 7 p.m., at the Cranford Commu- tritional habits, exercise, aware- nity Center. The center is located KENILWORTH — The ness of susceptibility to dental dis- at 220 Walnut Avenue, Cranford. Kenilworth Historical Society will ease and prevention of inflamma- See it all on the Web! Invite New Members to Join Becky Solheim from the Savory present “Wine a Bit,” an evening tion in the body. Spice Shop of Westfield will be on of wine sampling and instruction, As your dentist, I am at a tre- www.goleader.com CRANFORD — The week of Oc- Ted Spitz, treasurer; Gill Newton, hand to discuss different rubs for on Friday, November 6. A selec- mendous advantage to be able to tober 18 to 24 is National Friends of secretary; Jill Schulz, corresponding turkey, how to brine a turkey, ideas tion of wines from around the world Libraries Week, and the Friends of the secretary; Barbara Ugenti, Book Sale for delicious sides and more. will be featured, presented and dis- Cranford Public Library is inviting chairwoman; Madeline Spitz, fund- Thanksgiving recipes will be cussed by CoolVines of Westfield. area residents to join its organization. raising chairwoman; Amy Plotkin, shared and Ms. Solheim will hold Assorted cheeses and chocolates Established in 1979, the group program chairwoman, and Jean a question-and-answer session with will be served to pair with the wine. Assisted Living has raised more than $300,000 for Kreiling, publicity chairwoman. participants. As a special treat, at- The two-hour wine-tasting event the library to date. Membership cur- “Our library would be much poorer tendees will be able to sample will be held at the historic Oswald at Fellowship Village rently numbers 427, and more than without the Friends,” said Library mulled cider. J. Nitschke House, located at 49 40 members actively volunteer their Director John Malar. “The funds they This event is sponsored by Sa- South 21st Street, Kenilworth. It time to assist the group with fund- raise definitely put the icing on the vory Spice Shop of Westfield and will begin at 7 p.m., so partici- raising efforts, including the Friends’ cake. I think most patrons would be the Hanson Park Conservancy. To pants are asked to arrive by 6:30 used book sales. surprised to learn how many of the register for this program on the p.m. Where Life Is Easier, “The library has always played such services and programs they enjoy are Hanson Park Conservancy’s Admission is $25. Advance res- an important role in my life and in my supported by the Friends.” website, visit ervations by Friday, October 30, family’s life,” said Friends President A one-year membership in the hansonparkconservancy.com or its are required, as space is limited. Tony Cirillo. “I truly enjoy being able Friends of the Cranford Public Li- Facebook page. For reservations and further infor- Safer and Meaningful to give something back — and being an brary costs $10; the cost is $5 for mation, call (908) 709-0434. active member of this group is fun!” students and senior citizens. Mem- Fundraiser-Walk Event Attendees will have an opportu- “I was worried Mom wasn’t eating right and Other officers of the organization bership applications are available at nity during the event to see the include Chris Haun, vice-president; the library, located at 224 Walnut To Focus on Scoliosis Nitschke House “living history” forgetting to take her medications. At Avenue, or online at cranford.com/ CLARK — Curvy Girls Scoliosis museum’s five historic rooms and Fellowship Village, SHERIFF’S SALE library/friends/applicationform.asp. Support Groups will hold a fundraiser a special exhibit. Proceeds from SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15004342 and awareness walk on Saturday, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S SALE “Wine a Bit” will benefit the I know she always CHANCERY DIVISION October 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Nitschke House. UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15004152 Oak Ridge Park in Clark. The general DOCKET NO. F-29217-14 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY has a helping Plaintiff: BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC CHANCERY DIVISION event is free and will include a craft VS. UNION COUNTY Willence Art Auction hand when Defendant: DAVID JOHN BARANOWSKI, DOCKET NO. F-033060-13 and bake sale, trick-or-treating and a LIONORE BARANOWSKI, HUSBAND AND Plaintiff: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA- disc jockey. To Be Rescheduled WIFE, THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY TION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED AS- I can’t be there. Sale Date: 11/18/2015 SET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE This event will benefit Curvy Girls CLARK — The Original Art Col- Writ of Execution: 07/17/2015 PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES Scoliosis Support Groups, which Now she’s By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution 2005-7 lection of Nolan Willence that was to to me directed I shall expose for sale by public VS. mentor young girls with scoliosis, a vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Defendant: NELSON MATOS, PNC BANK, be sold at Live Auction yesterday, happier than TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- CONSUMER LOAN CENTER COLLATERAL curvature of the spine. For more in- Wednesday, October 21, at 6 p.m., at TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on CONTROL, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, COUNTY WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of OF PASSAIC AND YESENIA ALBERTO formation, e-mail the Gran Centurions in Clark was ever and said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Sale Date: 11/04/2015 [email protected] or visit of their bid available in cash or certified check at Writ of Execution: 05/15/2015 cancelled. the conclusion of the sales. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution firstgiving.com/CurvyGirlsScoliosis/ The event will be re-scheduled at socializing The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Seventy-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- MJ or curvygirlsscoliosis.com. some future date. with friends.” Nine and 68/100*** $379,979.68. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- The property to be sold is located in the TOWN- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on SHIP of CRANFORD, County of UNION and WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of State of New Jersey. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Commonly known as; 215 SAILER STREET, of their bid available in cash or certified check at Personalized Healthcare CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY 07016. the conclusion of the sales. Tax Lot No. 61 in Block No. 320 The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred Options in a Caring Environment Dimension of Lot Approximately: 7942 Square Eighty-Three Thousand One Hundred Three and Feet 51/100*** $383,103.51. Nearest Cross Street: WADE AVENUE PROBERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: • Short-term respite or long-term care BEGINNING at a point in the Easterly sideline Borough of Garwood, County of Union, in the of Sailer Street distant 510.96 feet Southerly State of New Jersey. • Registered nurses on-site 24 hours a day from the intersection of the said Easterty sideline PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 550 of Sailer Street with the Southerly sideline of 4th Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey 07027. Wade Avenue, if both lines were extended to TAX LOT # 2; BLOCK # 101. • Physician, nurse practitioner and specialists on-site their point of intersection, and running; thence APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 0.017 AC PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES NEAREST CROSS STREET: Union Avenue • Memory Care Services (Alzheimer’s) 3RD QTR TAXES OPEN: $2,375.40 Taxes: Current through 3rd Quarter of 2015* SEWER OPEN + PENALTY: $626.08 *Plus interest on these figures through date of • Separate Medicare Certified Skilled Nursing and TOTAL AS OF August 13, 2015: $3,001.48 payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Ninety-Seven and sewer amounts. Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Seven and Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Ninety-Four Rehabilitation on-site 65/100*** $397,477.65 together with lawful inter- Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Three and 11/ est and costs. 100*** $394,883.11 together with lawful interest Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- and costs. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale any. will have information regarding the surplus, if There is a full legal description on file in the any. Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. A Part of Fellowship Senior Living sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this READY TO RECYCLE...The Garwood Public Library is working with tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- Joseph Cryan tisement. Terracycle, a leading recycling company headquartered in Trenton, to collect 877-591-9249 Sheriff Joseph Cryan and recycle oral care waste. Accepted waste for this project includes: Toothpaste Attorney: Sheriff 9000 Fellowship Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC Attorney: tubes and caps; toothbrushes (placed in bags); toothbrush and toothpaste tube 7 CENTURY DRIVE STERN & EISENBERG, PC packaging, and dental floss containers. Electronic toothbrushes are not being www.FellowshipSeniorLiving.org SUITE 201 1040 NORTH KINGS HIGHWAY SUITE 407 PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 CHERRY HILL NEW JERSEY 08034 accepted. Terracycle turns this waste into trash cans, benches, soap dispensers, (973) 538-4700 (609) 397-9200 duffle bags and other things. Items may be brought to the library’s collection box A non-profit community serving people of all faiths 4 T - 10/22, 10/29, 11/05 4 T - 10/08, 10/15, 10/22 & 11/12/15 Fee: $183.60 & 10/29/15 Fee: $177.48 during business hours. The library is located at 411 Third Avenue, Garwood. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 22, 2015 Page 9 Darren Mills named to Hamilton College Student FDU's ‘50 under 50’ Presents Research at Conf. MADISON – Fairleigh Dickinson New Jersey, and a center of aca- CLINTON – Ryan M. Hobson, son Hamilton College, Hobart and Will- University's Silberman College of demic excellence dedicated to the of Mark and Traecy Hobson of iam Smith Colleges, St. Lawrence Business has named Darren Mills, preparation of world citizens through Westfield, was one of 22 Hamilton University, Skidmore College, and of Fanwood, NJ, to its "50 Under global education. Today, FDU of- College students who presented their Union College. The Consortium fa- 50," a list of exceptional alumni. fers over 100 degree programs at the research on September 26 at the New cilitates collaboration among its Mills earned an M.S. in tax at FDU associate, baccalaureate, master's York Six Liberal Arts Consortium member institutions in fulfilling their and is a Managing Director at and doctor's levels. More than 12,000 Upstate New York Undergraduate educational missions and serving the Alvarez & Marsal Taxand LLC. students from 32 states and 72 coun- Research Conference at Colgate Uni- public good. Silberman College of Business' "50 tries are enrolled on the University's versity. Hamilton College is a highly se- Under 50" recognizes the College's two campuses in northern New Jer- Mr. Hobson, a senior majoring in lective residential college offering a top alumni business leaders under sey, as well as its international cam- biology, presented “Is Vitamin C Nec- rigorous liberal arts curriculum. Stu- the age of 50. The 2015 gala featured puses in Wroxton, England and in essary for Proper Growth and Devel- dents are challenged to think, write the first group of inductees, and was Vancouver, Canada. The University opment in Manduca sexta?.” and speak critically, creatively and held at the University's Florham Cam- strives to provide students with the The New York Six Liberal Arts analytically, so that upon graduation pus on October 1. multi-disciplinary, intercultural, and Consortium is a cooperative venture they may distinguish themselves in SCB is a tri-campus college of FDU, ethical understandings necessary to of six Upstate New York liberal arts both their professions and their com- offering undergraduate and graduate participate, lead, and prosper in the institutions: Colgate University, munities. programs at the Florham and Metro- global marketplace of ideas, com- POSTER WINNERS...Each year, Franklin holds a student poster contest re- politan campuses in northern New merce and culture. garding the event, and this year’s winning posters are currently displayed Jersey, and undergraduate programs Devoted to the preparation of throughout downtown Westfield. The winners are: first graders Roshan Talati in Vancouver, Canada. SCB is accred- world citizens through global edu- and Nate Shuman; second graders Owen Proietti and Ella Dolling; third graders Pingry Inducts 13 Seniors ited by AACSB International - the cation, Fairleigh Dickinson Univer- Jacqueline Storms and Andrew Cicala; fourth graders Belen Arbelaez, Jacob world's preeminent accreditation au- sity is New Jersey's largest private Hafer and Domenica Allarde; and fifth graders Alexandra Cicala and Katherine Into Cum Laude Society thority for collegiate schools of busi- university and features more than Li. ness. The College aims to achieve 100 liberal arts and professional BASKING RIDGE – Pingry in- and receive at least 50 percent of the regional recognition as a leading pro- degree programs, two international Franklin School Invites ducted 13 members of the Class of votes from electing members of the vider of high quality, innovative edu- campuses, dozens of partnerships 2016 into the Cum Laude Society on Pingry chapter of the Cum Laude cation in business management with internationally renowned insti- September 25. Established in 1906 Society. Fulfillment of all of the above through the applied research and pro- tutions and special programs and Community to Pumpkin Fair as the secondary school equivalent of requirements still does not guarantee fessional activities of the faculty. status within the United Nations. Phi Beta Kappa, the country’s oldest membership. Founded in 1942, FDU has grown For more information, go to collegiate honor society, the Cum The Cum Laude Society empha- into the largest private university in www.fdu.edu. WESTFIELD— The Franklin El- town Westfield. The winners are: ementary School Parent Teacher Or- first graders Roshan Talati and Nate Laude Society honors academic ex- sizes more than just competition for ganization (PTO) is gearing up for its Shuman; second graders Owen cellence and scholarship among its academic grades. Instead, it recog- SPFHS Announces Nat. annual Pumpkin Fair to be held on Proietti and Ella Dolling; third grad- 382 member schools. Membership nizes individuals who—in all areas Saturday, October 24, from 11 a.m. ers Jacqueline Storms and Andrew in this prestigious academic organi- of their lives—demonstrate a love of to 4 p.m on the school grounds lo- Cicala; fourth graders Belen zation is limited to 20 percent of each learning and a sound respect for schol- Merit Commended Students cated at 700 Prospect Street, Arbelaez, Jacob Hafer and Domenica Pingry Class, with half elected as arship, honor, integrity, and good Westfield. Allarde; and fifth graders Alexandra juniors and half elected as seniors. character. The Society also hopes that SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains- who entered the 2016 competition by Among the inductees, elected in all of its member students will con- Fanwood High School Principal, Dr. taking the 2014 Preliminary SAT/Na- The Pumpkin Fair is Franklin’s an- Cicala and Katherine Li. nual tradition featuring fun games, an The Pumpkin Fair is the largest their junior year are: Alexa Buckley tinue their cooperative and selfless David Heisey, announced that thir- tional Merit Scholarship Qualifying of Mountainside and Dillon Noone pursuit of knowledge while serving teen Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Test (PSAT/NMSQT). inflatable obstacle course, face paint- fundraiser Franklin School organizes ing, glitter tattoos, creepy crafts, and and a kid favorite. of Scotch Plains. as lifelong examples of The Cum School students have been named “The young men and women being Pingry students must meet each of Laude Society motto: Aréte, Diké, Commended Students in the 2016 named Commended Students have the all-time favorite Giant Cookie Walk. “It’s a much loved Franklin tradi- A variety of gift baskets will be tion open to everyone as a celebra- the following eligibility standards in Timé—Excellence, Justice, and National Merit Scholarship Program. demonstrated outstanding potential for order to be considered for election: Honor. The students are: Ethan Graham, academic success,” commented a raffled off, goldfish will be won, and tion of fall fun and happy children,” there will be tons of food to eat in- said Pumpkin Fair co-chair, Kristen maintain at least an A- grade point For more information visit the Noah Bernstein, Amelia Markey, spokesperson for NMSC. “These stu- average, achieve Honor Roll status school’s web site, www.pingry.org. Celeste Cappadoccia, Vivian Zhuang, dents represent a valuable national re- cluding cotton candy, pizza, hot dogs Pfister. “It’s a special day filled with and baked goods. laughter, activities, games and prizes. during their Upper School years, carry Follow The Pingry School on Sabrina Khan, Darren Mascioli, Rohan source; recognizing their accomplish- a full college preparatory course load, Facebook. Suresh, Thomas Leistikow, John ments, as well as the key role their Each year, Franklin holds a student We look forward to seeing hundreds Kirney, Erik Willis, Shay Blechinger- schools play in their academic devel- poster contest regarding the event, of people from the community en- Slocum and Gabriela MacPherson opment, is vital to the advancement of and this year’s winning posters are joying a great fall day. Please bring Approximately 34,000 commended educational excellence in our nation. currently displayed throughout down- the family and join us.” students throughout the nation are be- We hope that this recognition will help ing recognized for their exceptional broaden their educational opportuni- academic promise. Commended stu- ties and encourage them as they con- Park Middle School PTA to dents placed among the top five per- tinue their pursuit of academic suc- cent of more than 1.5 million students cess.” Host Clothing Drive Garwood PTA to Host SCOTCH PLAINS – Park Middle sons; shoes, Belts, Pocketbooks, Back- School PTA in Scotch Plains is offering packs, Briefcases; Household items the perfect opportunity to clean out made of fabric (comforters, sheets, blan- Annual TRICK-or-TRUNK your closets. In collaboration with A&E kets, bedspreads, curtains, towels, Clothing Corp., the school PTA has small rugs, tablecloths; soft toys: stuffed GARWOOD – All Garwood resi- All candy for the evening is provided organized Clothing Drive to be held on animals, dolls, beanie babies; and hard dents are invited to enjoy trick-or-treat- through generous donations from our Saturday, November 7 from 8:30 a.m. toys: (cars, trucks, action figures, dolls. ing on Saturday, October 24 from 4:30 community. To donate a bag of candy, to 12 p.m. in front of Park Middle In good shape, all pieces). p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lincoln School you can drop it off in our candy School at 580 Park Avenue, Scotch No oversized hard toys (24"x24"x21" 2nd Anveue parking lot. Families, get donation bin located in the Garwood Plains. Park Middle School PTA re- or larger) will be accepted. No books, your costume on and join your friends Public Library. There is no cost to ceives a donation for the total pound- VCR Tapes, CD’s, household appli- and neighbors for a BOO-tiful evening. participate as a “trunk-or-treater” or age we can collect and that donation ances, items made of glass/porcelain, More trunks equals more treats for to host a trunk. The PTA will also be goes back to activities for the Park or furniture will accepted. the kids so consider driving up and hosting a bake sale, so please stop by Middle Students. Receipts will be available upon re- tricking the car trunk out. Cars must the table and show your support by The following items will be accepted quest . This is a self-drop off event. arrive by 3 p.m. There will be a deco- purchasing a home made treat. in well tied plastic garbage bags: wear- Direct any questions to Gina Ricketts PERFECT SCORES...Westfield High School has been notified that eight stu- rating contest will awards for the For more information email able, usable clothing all types, all sea- at [email protected]. dents have achieved perfect scores in April 2015 on ACT and in May on SAT first, second and third place trunks. [email protected]. standardized tests widely used for college admission criteria. Assistant Principal Mary Asfendis (far left) congratulated the students, including the May SAT top achievers, first row, from left: Natalia Zeller MacLean – Spanish (reading); Pingry Announces National Kayla Derman – Math 2; Jack Fico – Math 2 and US History; Frankanthony Hi’s Eye Earns Highest Rating Guerriero – Math; and Kevin Palmer – Math 2. April ACT high scorers include, top row, from left: Brian Lawrence – Mathematics and Science; Erik Swanson – From Columbia Press Assoc. Merit Scholarship Students Reading and Science; and Evan Trott – English. WESTFIELD – Westfield High lade for retiring Hi’s Eye advisor, Rose- BASKING RIDGE – Thirty-nine school, is recognized throughout the Central Jersey's School’s student-run newspaper, Hi’s mary DiBattista. According to Nicole Pingry seniors are recognized for ex- United States for its academic excel- Eye, earned the Gold Medalist award Scimone, who shared the advisory role ceptional academic promise as Com- lence, Honor Code, arts, athletics, from the Columbia Scholastic Press last year, “Rosemary’s impact on our mended Students in the 2016 National and community service. The school’s Association. Both the hard copy edi- program has truly been legendary; un- Merit Scholarship Program. They mission is to foster in students a life- tion of the weekly Hi’s Eye and the der her guidance, we have expanded placed among the top five percent of long commitment to intellectual ex- website version were praised for their arts coverage, instituted an award-win- more than 1.5 million students who ploration, individual growth, and so- quality during the 2014-2015 school ning website, and updated the journal- entered the 2016 competition by tak- cial responsibility, while preparing Come Home to Comfort! year. The judges wrote, "The paper has ism curricula to reflect the demands of ing the 2014 Preliminary SAT/Na- them to be global citizens and leaders very good writing in the journalistic modern newsrooms.” Scimone added, tional Merit Scholarship Qualifying of the 21st century. Dr. John F. Pingry With a great deal on $ Heating and style.... The writers have strong re- “Last year also marked the first year as Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Including these founded the school in 1861 in Eliza- Air Conditioning or 500 off A/C System Heating for your home! search and interviewing techniques. Hi's Eye advisor for Warren Hynes, 39 students, 178 Pingry students have beth, New Jersey, and today there are FIRST CHOICE CRRT0401 The quotes reflect multiple sources in- who brings his passion for and experi- been Commended Students over the two campuses: K to five in Short Deal directly with the owner: terviewed and the transitions flow ence in newswriting to expertly guide past five years. Hills and Grades six to 12 in Basking Edward Iarrapino, President $ Any Heating smoothly; this is a definite strength." our reporters. Together with our staff Among the commended students Ridge. The diverse student body is Master HVACR Contractor • NJ license#19HC00066100 250 off System Winning the Gold Medalist level as of talented students, our journalism are: Yanni Angelides (Westfield), composed of 1,117 students from Deal directly with the owner, no pushy sales reps! FIRST CHOICE CRRT0401 a hybrid newspaper/website program, program was able to create an impres- Alexa Buckley (Mountainside), over 100 towns in New Jersey and Call Today! 848-200-7600 the judges also highly rated the news sive product. We are excited to work Dillon Noone (Scotch Plains), and Pennsylvania. For more information $ Installed website, www.whshiseye.com, citing with the new staff, which is already www.FCComfort.com 50 off Dehumidifier Bryce Weisholtz (Scotch Plains). visit the school’s web site, a division of Iarrapino heating & cooling the use of multimedia components such hard at work preparing our first issue The Pingry School, a K-12 coedu- www.pingry.org. Follow The Pingry 120 Liberty Street • Metuchen FIRST CHOICE CRRT0401 as video letters-to-the-editor and and many innovations to our program.” cational, independent country day School on Facebook. slideshows. ב"ה -This honor marks yet another acco

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times MOVING UP THE LADDER...Blue Devil senior running back Jack Curry chewed up 228 rushing yards, including four touchdowns against Immaculata, to move into second on the all-time WHS rushing list behind Glen Kehler. CURRY 228 YDs, 4 TDs; O’CONNOR 2 INTs, VARANO TD Blue Devil ‘D’ Sacks Spartans In Clash of Undefeated, 34-6 By DAVID B. CORBIN on October 17. On the other hand, the more TDs on 14 carries to finish with Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue Devil defense was definitely not 228 rushing yards and four TDs. His Senior running back Jack Curry vulnerable to any Spartan attack total rushing yardage pushed him to proved that the Immaculata defense whether it be on the ground or through second place on the all-time WHS list was vulnerable against the run, so the the air. — See Devils Den. Quarterback Zack Westfield High School football team Curry chewed up 100 yards and Kelly needed only to complete three David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times stuck to that strategy and crushed the two touchdowns (TD) on 24 carries passes for 46 yards in the first half. EN ROUTE TO A HAT TRICK...Senior Raider co-captain Ari Rosenzweig, No. 9 in blue, tries to work his way past Blue Spartans, 34-6, in a clash of unbeaten plus a 10-yard reception in the first Running back Matt Varano carried Devil Kevin Reinhard in the game in Westfield on October 15. Rosenzweig netted three goals in the Raiders’ 4-1 victory. teams at Brooks Field in Somerville half then added 128 yards and two CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times SEVENTH IN A SERIES her one season a 12-2-6 success, win- CURRY IS NO. 2 While much was made about the ning another UCT title before losing Senior Jack Curry had 228 yards influence of youth soccer on the WHS to Montclair in states on flickoffs. Saturday against unbeaten football program in the 1970s and Lori Besch coached the ’81 and Immaculata, moving into the No. 2 early ’80s, it would appear “football” ’82 seasons, when the effects of the spot on the WHS career rushing list. had a deeper effect on the field hockey new girls soccer team started to slow He passed Frank Kelly (’78) and with program. down the program a bit. Tweedie and 2,333 yards, now trails only Glen From 1972-79 – the years before goalie Mary Castellone led the ’81 Kehler (’75), who had 2,797. Curry, girls soccer started at WHS in 1980 – team to a 10-5-2 mark, including who became the first Blue Devil to Carol Donner’s field hockey teams three shutouts losses to Union. When have three 200-yard-plus games in were among the best in the state. They the ’82 team fell to 4-10-3, and failed his career, carried the ball 38 times, won the first Union County Tourna- to qualify for the state tournament for Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times breaking the school record of 37 that 1-2 AT SECOND SINGLES...Oak Knoll’s Ali Baiocco, left, 5-6 AT FIRST SINGLES...Blue Devil Rebecca Sisto, left, ment title in 1975 and again in 1979, the first time, Maggie McFadden was had been shared by Kehler and A.J. took first and Blue Devil Rachel Rothernberg took second in took fifth in the UCT at first singles and Raider Gauri losing in the final the other three years. named the new head coach. When Murray. And he did it with sopho- the UCT at second singles. Deshpande placed sixth. They won four sectional titles, and lost she retired 24 years later, after the more John McCauley filled in nicely in two other finals. And they reached 2006 season, she was the school’s all- at center for the injured Brendan ROTHENBERG PLACES 2ND AT 2 SINGLES, SISTO 5TH three state finals – 1976, 1978, 1979 – time winningest coach (179-162-71). Collum. Ends Owen Kessler and Jake losing to Toms River South, Success didn’t come quickly, Vall-Llobera and tackles Jeff Gagum Willingboro and Cherry Hill East. They though, as only one of McFadden’s and Nick Maher applied non-stop were ranked in the top-10 every year first eight teams had a winning record, pressure on quarterback John Phelan. Royals Repeat, Westfield 3rd The Star-Ledger did state rankings. despite some standout goalkeeping by CRANFORD SPORTS During the 35 years since 1980, Claudia Carnevale. But things jelled HALL OF FAME WHS field hockey has one county in the’90s, when there was just one The Cranford Sports Hall of Fame title (1980) and one sectional title team that decade with a losing record. will induct 16 members at its sixth (1992). Still, the team had an overall induction dinner on Nov. 19, 7 p.m., In UC Girls Tennis Tourney record of 358-294-111 coming into at the Westwood. The previous in- this season. ductions were in 1996, 1998, 2000, By ALEX LOWE both happy to come out here for the who defeated Natalie Commesso and Whatever the cause – remember, 2002, 2005, and 2010. Tickets are Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times last time as seniors and play well Caroline Westdyk, 6-4, 6-1. field hockey hasn’t had a feeder pro- $60 and available at Freshman Rachel Rothenberg led a together.” Raider Madison Dieu finished in gram like the Westfield Soccer Asso- www.cranfordschools.org, and look strong showing by the Westfield High Blue Devil Kaylie Bleich advanced sixth after losing to Rodhika Siva, ciation, and many of the girls don’t under athletics. School girls’ tennis team at the Union to the semifinal round at third singles (Kent Place) 6-0, 6-1 at third singles. start learning the sport until eighth The inductees are: George Lincoln County Tournament held in Plainfield before falling to Kaitlyn Dunleavy (Oak The first doubles team of Olivia and grade – the Donner years were amaz- (’53): Captained football (end/line- on October 16. The Blue Devils fin- Knoll), 6-2, 6-4. Bleich would finish Sophia TumSuden, also finished sixth. ing. Her teams went 101-24-17. And backer) and basketball (point guard) ished with 57 points; good for third fourth when she lost to Ana Trajanovich The TumSuden sisters bowed to the players were an aggressive bunch teams to sectional titles; also starred place behind repeat champion Oak (New Providence), 7-5, 6-3. Christina and Mary Riccio, (New that included the likes of Hillary Balin, on track team. Knoll (76) and runner-up Summit At first singles Westfield’s Rebecca Providence). Terri Barnabe, Robin Barnett, Bonnie George Craft (’60): A three-time (68). Competing in her first UCT, Sisto rallied to finish in fifth place Not surprisingly, with all the fifth Bell, Sue and Jackie Booth, Maura region champion, he won a state wres- Rothenberg used a strong forehand overall with her 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory and sixth place finishes, Scotch Plains- Clancey, Denise Comby, Anne and tling title in 1959 and was runnerup in return to advance all the way to the over Scotch Plains-Fanwood’s Gauri Fanwood took sixth overall with 22 Christina Cosenza, Julie DeCosta, ’60; also played football, baseball championship match at second singles Deshpande who finished sixth. It was points behind Kent Place (53) and Chris Diemer, Sue Donlan, Cathy and track. before bowing to Oak Knoll’s Ali a nice bounce back performance for New Providence (49). Frankenbach, Allison Frawley, Cheryl Gino Labbate (’75): Averaged 17 Baiocco (6-2, 6-2). Sisto, who was eliminated from cham- “We finished about where we Gleason, Diane Henry, Meredith goals over four-year soccer career, “This is exciting for me,” said pionship contention early on in the should have this year,” said Scotch Hugger, Mary Jackson, Debbie and earning all-county twice and first team Rothenberg. “I really enjoy the atmo- proceedings. Plains-Fanwood Head Coach Gary Robin Lawyer, Peggy Morasso, Cindy all-state. sphere here and the competition. I “Rebecca lost in the second round Wasserman. “The girls competed and Murphy, Carol Reeves, Beth Don Heyburn (’80): The 16-foot needed to do better with my back- and had to play in the back draw,” took fifth and sixth place across the Rennicks, Ann Shubitz, Karen Smith, pole vaulter captured titles at the Penn hand because she (Baiocco) gets to said Varhley. “She ended up winning board, which was exactly where they and Kathy Tegen, among others. Relays, sectionals (twice) and East- everything.” the back draw, so clearly she never were seeded.” The school’s first official team was ern States. Rothenberg looked dominant at gave up, which makes you very proud The battle for the UCT overall team in the fall of 1972 and it went 7-1-4, Kate Downey (’88): A standout on times in the tournament, defeating of her effort.” title was about as close as it could get losing in the sectional final to West Junior Christina Seery had 46 saves in some outstanding field hockey, basket- Ali DeMakos (Summit) in the semifi- For Scotch Plains-Fanwood it was with Oak Knoll and Summit battling Essex. The opening game was a 3-1 a game recently, putting her name ball and softball teams; also the school’s nals 6-2, 0-6, 6-3 to earn her place in a consistent all-around performance right down to the wire. The team title victory over South Plainfield on Oct. among the outstanding goalies in Union County Scholar-Athlete. the finals. But against Baiocco, a marked by fifth and sixth place fin- hinged on the result of the last match 3. Donlan scored the first goal. WHS’s field hockey history. Michele Charney (’91): An all- standout lacrosse player with great ishes throughout the brackets. Aside of the day, at first doubles, where Oak “Those early years we didn’t even around star in gymnastics all four speed and strength, Rothenberg was from Deshpande’s sixth place result, Knoll’s duo of Jackie Grieco and have uniforms, we’d just put on our With high-scoring Diana Daniel, Erin years, on the county, sectional and in trouble from the start. Sophia DiIorio, who earned fifth at Maria Santoyo rallied from a second gym clothes and that was it,” said Allebaugh and goalie Christina state level. “Rachel had a great tournament,” second singles paced the Raiders’ set match point against them to beat Debbie Lawyer (’74), a ground- Gabriele, the ’91 team went 10-6-3. Donna Polito (’96): An all-county said Westfield Head Coach Matt solid effort. Summit’s Eliza Rustum and Rachel breaker who played on WHS’s first The next year the team was 13-5-4, field hockey player, she was a two- Varhley. “She ran up against a girl in DiIorio took down Stephanie Schwartz, 3-6, 7-6 (7-4), 1-0 (retired). teams in field hockey, basketball and with Daniel, Allebaugh, Jen year captain in basketball and soft- the finals who is just a tremendous Maluso (New Providence), 5-7, 6-1, The victory went to Oak Knoll softball. “Sports for girls have come Schwarzenbek, Allison Konet, Catie ball, and the school’s Union County athlete. For Rachel just to get there 6-0 to gain the fifth spot in the bracket. when Rustum hurt her ankle early in a long way since then.” Robinson and goalie Meg O’Brien. Scholar-Athlete. was a great feat on her part. She beat “I’m really happy with where I the third set. Had Rustum and DeCosta scored 14 goals and Smith That team lost in the UCT final and won Samantha Morano (’99): A three- a girl (DeMakos) in the semis for the finished,” said DiIorio, a junior. “I Schwartz won, Summit and Oak Knoll had 11, as the ’73 team went 11-2-1 the sectional title over Vernon before time all-county and three-time all- third time this season. It is very diffi- think I really improved from last year. would have finished as co-champi- and lost on “time advantage” to West falling to Shawnee in the state final. state pitcher on teams that won two cult to beat anyone three times in a I wish I had slowed it down a bit in the ons tied at 72 points. Essex in the sectional final. DeCosta The wins continued as the next two sectional titles, she threw six no-hit- season. Rachel has a great future match I lost. I got frustrated and went “That would have been the first and Jackson each scored 15 goals for seasons were each 9-5-3. ters; also lettered in soccer and track. ahead of her in the sport.” a little fast.” time in UCT history that we’d have the ’74 team, which went 9-4 and lost Schwarzenbek, O’Brien, Kathy Tom Polito (’01): Had a 27-1 pitch- Westfield also got a second place Also finishing fifth for the Raiders had two teams finish tied for the over- to West Essex again in states. The ’75 Clabby, Laura Cashman and Joanna ing record, was the winning pitcher finish from their second doubles team was the second doubles tandem of all,” said Tournament Director Bill squad went 14-3-2, with Henry (15 McGonigle were the key players. in three straight county title games, of Maddie Levy and Sarah Schneider, Maggie Richard and Liz Kaminoff, Meakem of Governor Livingston. goals) and Sue Booth (13) leading the McFadden’s late-’90s clubs turned and two-time county player of the who lost to Summit’s Kendall offense, Robin Lawyer the defense things around, going 11-6-3 in ’97, 12- year. Blomfield and Danielle DelRosso, 6- and Rennicks in goal. They won the 4-5 in ’98 and 14-4-1 in ’99. Those Lauren O’Donnell (’03): Four-year 3, 6-0 in the championship match. inaugural Union County Tournament teams featured players like Shannon varsity standout in soccer, basketball Levy and Schneider defeated Lauren and advanced to the state final. Wagner, Paige Corbett, Allison Cook, and softball. Soccer team was ranked Kang and Caroline Maglaras, of New Booth, Clancey and goalie Anne Kris Leonardis, Liz McKeon, Val Wicks, No. 1 in the state. Providence, 6-1, 6-4 in the semifinal Cosenza sparked a couple of good years Kelsey Ill, Sarah Burnett, and goalie Pat Hogan (’06): Two-time county round. in 1976 and ’77 – losing in the UCT Jen Woodbury. They reached the UCT and district champ, three-time region Westfield seniors Julia Morgan and final both years and falling in the state final in ’98 and ’99. The remainder of champion and a state champion as an Connie Wu took third place in the semifinals to Passaic Valley in ’77. McFadden’s career was pretty much defeated 171-pound senior. first doubles bracket. Morgan and Donner’s girls returned to a high win-one, lose-one – 46-56-19. Laura Rose Gallo (’07): One of the Wu lost in the semifinal round to state ranking the next two years, as Molly Phelan (’97) and Caitlin great track athletes in school history, Rachel Schwartz and Eliza Rustum, the ’78 and ’79 squads were 15-2-4 MacDonald (’02), two former play- the all-American won medals for four (Summit), 6-3, 6-3 before rallying to and 19-1-1. Led by Hall of Famers ers under McFadden, were the next years on every level in cross country win against Kelcie Engles and Renee Comby, Diemer and Gleason, along two coaches. Phelan went 12-20-4 in and track. Safran, (Kent Place), 6-1, 6-4 to gain with Martha Tweedie, Balin and two seasons before she got married Ray White: His cross-country, in- the third place finish. Christine Cosenza, they reached the and started a family. MacDonald, who door and spring track teams (1966- “We’ve always had a hard time state final both years. also coaches the softball team, ala 2006) had a combined record of 907- against that team,” said Morgan of Donner stepped down after the ’79 Donner and McFadden, took over in 220, winning 35 conference, 16 county, their loss in the semis. season with a 101-24-17 record, and 2009 and brought a 40-71-8 record six sectional and three state titles. Wu agreed. lots of championship hardware. into this season. The 1952 football team: Coach Stan “I think it was a combination of Vicki Orr was the new coach in Four-year goalie Hannah Purdy set Grayson’s team was the school’s first them hitting the ball really well today Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times 1980, and Gleason, Tweedie, Bonnie school records for saves in a game state champions, going 7-2. and us not playing as well as we could HAPPY RAIDERS...Maggie Richard, left, and Liz Kamimoff, right, placed fifth Bell and goalie Jackie Cardillo made (broken last week by Christina Seery), The 1953 track team: Four indi- have,” Wu said. “But I think we are at second doubles while Madison Dieu, center, took sixth at third singles. season and career from 2007-10. vidual state champs sparked coach The 2011 team was 11-7-1, led Seth Weekley’s unbeaten team to the offensively by Halsey Urban, who state Group 2 title. finished her career with 20 goals and The 1981 wrestling team: State 23 assists. Coach of the Year Herb Farrell’s un- This year’s team is led by high- beaten club won Union County and Congratulations scoring Cami Sullivan and junior district titles. to our Top Ten Club for September 2015 goalie Christine Seery. Next week: Boys cross-country

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It was difficult to keep up with them.” Fifteen minutes into the second half Plainfield made it 4-0 on Membrano’s second goal from the left side of the net. Cranford answered with its only score of the day when Garrett Forrestal scored just a minute later. “Basically the ball kicked out to Medeiros and he played a beautiful ball,” said Forrestal. “He did all of the work. All I had to do was redirect the ball into the net.” Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times Any hopes that the Cougars might READY FOR A THROW-IN...Cougar Brett Mallon prepares for a throw-in claw their way back into this one against the Plainfield Cardinals in Plainfield on October 13. were squashed when Johnathan work to try and regain that spot be- son. At this point we shouldn’t need David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Alvarado scored another goal for fore playoffs begin. an event like Senior Night to motivate ‘HEADING’ FOR THE BALL...Raider Stav Shadmi, No. 12, and Blue Devil Mark Walter try to get their heads on the ball Plainfield in the 71st minute of action “We’ll play Linden on senior us. We’ve got to play with more ur- in the showdown game at Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield. making it 5-1. Fenfaaquee Boima night,” said Campbell. “We beat them gency and more desperation.” closed out the scoring when he earlier in the year, which was prob- Cranford 0 1 1 slammed home a long goal with just ably our best performance of the sea- Plainfield 3 3 6 under a minute to play. Raiders’ Quick Strike Startles Soccer Blue Devils “We definitely have a real home CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 field advantage playing here on this Montgomery Cougars Maul Rosenzweig tapped it past goalkeeper the box. Then with three minutes re- crossing the ball. I made sure to fol- field,” said Plainfield head coach Ron Cullen Birkel and into the lower left maining, Blue Devil co-captain Loukas low my run as quick as he sent it to the Umana of his team’s natural grass SPF Raider Gridders, 26-6 netting with 32:13 on the clock. Carayannopoulous lofted a good lead back. I just had to flick it in,” Guevara surface. “It is difficult for other teams “Halma beat his guy in the corner. into the Raiders’ box in hopes that explained. to come in here and play on this Despite yielding the first touch- After a promising performance in Played a cross in. I got fortunate Owen Prybylski would get there in “The second half when we got that surface, while our kids are very com- down of the game, the hosting Mont- the second half against Linden on enough to get in front of my defender. time to knock it in but Raider goal- goal, [we] kind of get the momentum fortable with it. I asked our players to gomery High School Cougars recov- October 9, sophomore Cooper Heisey I got a toe on it and I pulled it back keeper Sean Murray intercepted it first. for a while and then it fizzled out. We pressure them up high in the first ered to maul the Scotch Plains- took over the quarterback responsi- across into the side netting. That was The Blue Devils needed to press never ran with that momentum. We fifteen minutes of the game and that Fanwood Raiders, 26-6, in Skillman bilities and completed seven of 17 fantastic. It really sent a message early the attack in the second half and did never continued to put them under really helped us create some quick on October 16. Senior quarterback pass attempts for 87 yards but did on,” Rosenzweig said. temporarily shift the momentum. pressure and they [Raiders] did. They scoring opportunities against them.” Matt Stagnitta led the 2-4 Cougars experience four interceptions. Senior Almost immediately after the first Carayannopoulous sent a right-to-left worked harder,” Coach Shaw said. Cranford came into the game hold- with a passing attack that included Marquel Taylor had two receptions goal, the Raiders seized possession cross into junior Kevin Reinhard, who Midway through the half, ing on to the 16th seed in the state connecting of 20 of his 25 attempts for 14 yards and led the team in once again. This time, Zach Cimring slid the ball past Murray to make the Rosenzweig made a few shifty moves sectional bracket and saw its overall for 273 yards, including a pair of rushing with 12 carries for 63 yards, lifted a left-to-right shot from the score, 2-1, with 30:30 remaining in to juke a defender then arrived at the record drop to 3-10 and must now touchdown passes. including an 11-yard touchdown run. corner into the box and Rosenzweig regulation. landing point of a looping shot sent in Van Kleemeyer had two receptions was there to head it in for the second “We had no choice. We had to by senior Brian McManus. From for 22 yards, Don Jones had one for goal with only 1:13 having elapsed. change our system and get some there, he in turn looped the pall over eight yards, DJ Johnson had a big 35- “Zach Cimring played a ball into things going. I don’t think we really the charging Birkel and into the net yard reception and Jack DeFouw had the air, an outstanding ball just on the created the opportunities we hoped to with 15:37 left in the game. a 10-yard reception. Vinnie Rusek edge of the six-yard mark over all the whether it was the first half with one “Brian McManus played me truly had four carries for 16 yards. defenders and I had an open goal to system or whether the second half one of the best balls I’ve seen in my Linebacker Giancarlo Lorusso led head it into,” Rosenzweig explained. with a different system. It comes down life. I checked in, I checked out. I the 0-6 Raiders defensively with nine “One minute-and-13 is quick! Two to us losing balls in vulnerable spots curled around my defender. He played tackles. Spencer Vaughn had six tack- goals in any half is a disappointment, and not defending those crosses into me a perfect lofting ball over. I saw les, Joe Annicchiarico had four tack- certainly the way they came. It put us the box for those two goals,” Coach the keeper coming out. He was un- les and linebacker Jalen Bryant had on the back heels early on in the game Shaw said. sure if he was going to get there or not two tackles with a sack. and we had to chase the game for the However the momentum was short and I chipped it over him from about After Taylor’s touchdown run gave majority of it. Any team that has to lived. A little over two minutes later, 20 to 25 yards out,” Rosenzweig said the Raiders a 6-0 lead, the 2-4 Cou- play that long chasing the game is in Halma was in the far right corner and of his 20th goal of the season. gars answered when Stagnitta pushed trouble,” Blue Devil Head Coach Erik ripped a lateral shot to senior Alex “Certainly Ari with his goals, the over the goal line on a three-yard run Shaw said. Guevara, who tapped it on for the goal. whole team overall played a good to knot the score. In the second quar- With 16 minutes left in the half, “The second half we came in with game. McManus in midfield was su- ter, receiver Mitch Chugunov gave Blue Devil sophomore defender Daniel more momentum. We knew we had to per and Jake Longo on defense did a the Cougars a 13-6 lead with a six- Sokolin deflected a pointblank shot in score. Zach Halma did a great job of fabulous job,” said Raider Head Coach yard touchdown reception. Chugunov Tom Breznitsky, who chalked up his POSING WITH THE BEST...Pictured, left to right, are: Olympian Summer would finish with nine receptions for 688th career victory. “When you con- Sanders, Westfield Area Y Coach Ashley Ellis, swimmers Teddy Diamantopoulos, 146 yards and two touchdowns. trol the ball, you control the game. Ryan Bebel, Olympian Caitlin Leverenz and swimmers Jack Cifelli and Eric The Cougars scored twice in the It’s as simple as that.” Bebel. third quarter. First, Jared Reinson “From the last time we played them, scored on a three-yard run then we had some unfinished business, so WF ‘Y’ 13-14s Break NJ Swim Record Chugunov snagged a 15-yard pass to when we came into this game, everyone finalize the scoring. The Cougars’ had to work hard. We all put in the effort The Westfield Area “Y” Devilfish “We are so proud of our swim- defense also recorded five sacks. and got the results,” Guevara said. Boys 13 and 14 relay consisting of mers,” stated Westfield Area Y Devil- Sc Pl-Fanwood 6 0 0 0 6 “This game we tried to treat like a Eric Bebel, Jack Cifelli, Teddy fish Coach, Ashley Ellis. Montgomery 6 7 13 0 26 regular game whenever we get into Diamantopoulos and Ryan Bebel this Westfield/Scotch Plains rivalry. broke the NJ Swimming State 13 It kind of doesn’t turn out like we and14 Boys 200-freestyle relay planned. What we really wanted to do record with a time of 1:31.83 at the was keep it sort of like an ‘every YMCA State Championship Meet game’. Just knock the ball, possess held in Lancaster, Pa. on March 2015. the ball and take it from that angle. The four boys accompanied by We came out here with a lot of inten- Coach Ashley Ellis were recognized sity and got to it right off the bat,” on October 10 at the Raritan Valley Rosenzweig said. Community College in Branchburg The two rivals may have another Township by two former Olympi- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times chance to face each other, perhaps in ans; Summer Sanders and Caitlin CRANFORD ATHLETES OF THE WEEK...Senior volleyball captain Elizabeth the Union County Tournament finals, Leverenz. Wojtowicz totaled 17 kills against both Summit and Elizabeth this past week with 6 aces and 3 blocks. 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The first one, I caught they played unbelievable. Jack Split ends Jelani Pierre had a 17-yard with both hands. The second one, I McCauley stepped in and played well reception and JD Marner had a 19- caught with my body, but a big part of today. We lost [center] Brendan yard reception. that is the ‘D’ line with the pressure, [Cullum] and that’s real tough but While the offense found success pressuring the quarterback,” Jack stepped up today. Even the wide with the ground game, the defense O’Connor said. receivers and tight ends, they all did a just wreaked havoc on Spartan quar- The 5-0 Blue Devils began an in- great too,” Curry said. terback John Phelan, who became fluential offensive midway through “He’s got something different,” Blue the victim of five sacks, and his run- the first quarter that was perpetuated Devil Head Coach Jim DeSarno said ning backs, who absorbed several by Marner’s diving reception at the of Curry. “Then we get two intercep- throws for losses. The most men- Spartan three-yard line. On the first tions from Michael O’Connor who tioned Blue Devil invaders were Nick play of the second quarter, Curry had a broken hand. He couldn’t even Maher, Owen Kessler, Jake Vall- hustled in from the three and Mike do pre-game today because the train- Llobera, Jeff Gagum, Kyle Moriarty split the uprights for a 7-0 ers weren’t here to properly wrap him.” Dombrowski, Owen Colwell and score. Certainly no letdown emerged for Brett Robertshaw. Maher’s most im- A combined 10-yard sack by Kessler the Blue Devils in the third quarter as pressive sack was an 11-yard dump in and Vall-Llobera forced a Spartan punt the defense gave them great field the fourth quarter. which gave Westfield possession at its position at the Immaculata 36. On the “The defense is more than one per- own 29. The Blue Devils stuck to the second play, another extra effort run son. There’s 11 players out there and ground on all 12 plays, which in- by Curry yielded a 20-yard TD with when they operate together, working cluded extra efforts shedding tackles 7:14 left in the quarter. hard, picking each other up no matter by Curry and a 14-yard run and a nine- O’Connor’s second interception Jim Occi for The Westfield Leader and The Times what happens, no matter how far down yard run from Kelly. The most impres- gave Westfield possession at the Spar- WORKING INTO GOOD POSITION...Cougar Julia Madsen, No. 2, works into good position against two Summit they are, what’s the situation anytime sive was the final one when Curry got tan 16. On the third play, Curry Hilltoppers in the soccer game at Cranford on October 17. Siobham McGovern netted two goals, Lindsay Wielgus had an assist and keeper Cam Hays had five saves in the 2-0 victory. anywhere that’s what the defense is. stopped at the line of scrimmage but sprinted up the middle for a 12-yard That’s what it was today,” Maher said. kept chugging away until he plowed TD. The blocked PAT attempt gave Inside linebacker Mike O’Connor, eight yards for the TD with 2:43 left in Westfield a 27-0 lead. despite playing with a cast on his the half. Moriarty’s point after made The 5-1 Spartans’ passing attack Cougars Ice Comets in Gridiron Collision, 51-17 right hand, made two interceptions the score. 14-0. finally got on board with a 75-yard CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 that thwarted any Spartan advance- “We really worked hard on this all drive that ended with Phelan hooking 45 minutes itself, but we just hung in to the work we did in the summer and yard reception. Four plays later, run- ment. week. We all gave a second efforts all up with Sean Gaffney for an eight- there, stayed focused, stayed hungry a tribute to our work in practice.” ning back Sean Bryson scored from “The ‘D’ line, we had pressure on week. We wanted to put up yards. We yard TD near the end of the third for the next play,” Schetelich said. But the Comets did score on their the two. them all game. The quarterback didn’t wanted to drive this team down to the CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 “It was a very long game. I really first series on Mays’ 23-yard recep- “It was a good play call by the think that our conditioning showed tion to make the score, 30-17. coaches, good blocking up front by up. We played hard. We played fast. I “When we covered, which was the linemen. We had a good option. think we started to wear them out. ‘man’, there was one time with the They were ‘men’ defense. I just had They came into this game very confi- touchdown I let up was that I just to get inside and then it was just me dent. I think they are a very good didn’t do my time. It stinks, because and him. I had to get open and it was football team. They are fast. They are one miscue and it’s a touchdown. But a good throw by the quarterback,” physical. They are bigger than us. We besides, our defense, our secondary Norton explained. were able to wear them out. That was looked good tonight,” Schetelich said. “The line did a great job, the backs, the plan going into the week. If we Midway through the quarter, the blocking looked great. They played hard, we played fast, we could Schetelich added a 57-yard TD run. opened the outside so nicely tonight,” get them to fade,” Cougar Head Coach Norton set up the Cougars’ next TD, Schetelich said. Erik Rosenmeier said. “It’s a tribute also in the third quarter, with a 30- Three minutes into the fourth quarter, Bryson added the Cougars’ final TD on a 25-yard run. Every team that the Cougars have faced this season has come in with a winning record, except Somerville, but their biggest challenge will be a very important game against 6-0 Delaware Valley in Frenchtown on October 23. “It’s funny how the conference schedule goes but with Summit, Roselle has proven to be a good team, Voorhees and now Hillside. That’s four in a row and now we got another one next week,” said Coach Rosenmeier. “So the Midstate 38 in any given year can be a tough road. More photos at www.goleader We are happy to still keep winning Ballyhoo Sports and hopefully we can continue next week. It’s going to be a big one.” Courtesy of Charles Mulrooney David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SMOTHERED BY COMETS...Quarterback Jack Schetelich is smothered by Hillside 3 7 7 0 17 SACKING A SPARTAN QUARTERBACK...Blue Devil defensive tackle Nick Maher, No. 54, sacks Immaculata quarter- Comets but the Cougars score on the very next play. 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BROKERS WELCOME Page 16 Thursday, October 22, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield PAL C Shuts Out Morristown Grid Kids, 26-0 The Westfield PAL Football C Team from scrimmage. The 50-yard run improved to 6-0 with an impressive was made possible by a key block 26-0 victory over Morristown on from Logan Howland and another October 18 in Morristown. The de- downfield block by Gialluisi. fense pitched another shut out as After a 3-and-out, Simpson took Morristown did running backs were his second handoff of the day, and the held in check all afternoon. result was the same. This time he “Our defensive front is very physi- galloped 40 yards for the score. “Our cal and wins the line of scrimmage line creates very good holes,” noted on almost every play,” noted head offensive coach Lou Mercer. “But coach Peter Gialluisi. “And our ends once Jalen gets into the secondary, he do an excellent job of maintaining is very difficult to tackle. containment, which funnels the plays TE Jack Barker had a big day of- back into the middle, essentially fensively, catching five passes for 60 shortening the field and creating op- yards and a TD and rushing for an- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TOURNAMENT CHAMPS...The FC Premier Red 03/04 U12 boys team won the LEAPING INTO THE FIRE...Spartan running back RJ Thornburg, No. 43, portunities for our linebackers to other 20. QBs Steven Angeli and Sean EDP Cup soccer tournament in the 11v11 Premier Division on Columbus Day leaps into Blue Devils Brett Robertshaw, No. 20, Mike O’Connor, No. 42, and make plays.” Gialluisi noted another Czarnecki each had impressive after- Weekend. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Kevin Warren, Michael McKenna, Steve Barmakian, No. 33. strong performance by Jack Barker, noons throwing the football to Barker David Schuster, Daniel Riccardi, Andrew Lopes, Michael Blake and Christopher Mark Gialluisi, Jack Price and Nick and FB Stephen Harvey. Ciccia; back row, Charles Ianuzzi, Peter Bennett, Conor Daly, Timothy Shoen. The game saw two other first time O’Donovan, James “JP” Meyo, Jason Trivissono, Daniel Nigro, Evan Tompkins, The Blue Devils stifled the run accomplishments for the Blue Dev- Robert “Bric” Weldon, Coach Dan Severn and John Phillipakos. Not pictured: WF ‘D’ Sacks Spartans during Morristown’s first possession, ils. CB Luke Jacobs notched his first Ryan Friedberg. and so on third down they attempted career interception and Angeli con- In Clash of Unbeatens, 34-6 a long downfield pass, which was verted the teams first kicking PAT. intercepted by CB Theo Shapiro. Westfield next faces Richmond SPF PAL B Team Denies CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 Westfield’s Jalen Simpson then took Boro on at Mnsr. Farrell HS on Sun- quarter. This time Varano ended the drive the ball and scored on the first play day October 25, at 12 p.m. Early in the fourth quarter, with his eight-yard TD run. Sparta PAL Gridders, 39-25 O’Connor seemed to have recovered “When you put that much work An explosive offensive perfor- The SPF E team also posted a vic- a Spartan fumble but the decision into it, when you work for so long, so mance by the Scotch Plains Fanwood tory, scoring four TDs against Sparta’s went to Immaculata. many years with kids who you know, PAL B team against Sparta featured a two scores. “That was close. It didn’t really as a public school, it’s so much of a day of New Jersey Suburban Youth The fourth grade Raiders received change the pace of the game. We different feel from a private. The rea- Football League play on October 18, one touchdown each from Aiden would love to have that but it didn’t son is when you play with these kids at Tyson Field in Scotch Plains. The B Franciscus, Anthony Romano, Jack change the final outcome,” O’Connor for so long, you are family. And when team seventh grade Raiders rung up a Merkel and Aiden Fairweather. They said. “We have been preparing all you know your family like that, you 39-25 victory against the Spartans, were treated with fine blocking from week for this. We watched the film can do anything in the face of any who did end up winning three of the Michael Donofrio and Ethan Murray. from last year. We made sure we adversity,” Maher said. five games played that day. The SPF E team was led on defense weren’t going to come out like that This Saturday, October 24, the Blue The SPF B team was sparked by by Matt Gashi-Brito, Michael again. We were ready. We are ready Devils will face some adversity when the astounding effort of back Shawn Etmanas and Anthony Veglia. for next week.” they host North Hunterdon. Martin, who erupted for six touch- In one of the most exciting games O’Connor’s reference to last year “All that I wanted was 5-0. That’s downs and over 300 yards from scrim- of the day, the C team Raiders fell was that the Blue Devils were trailing all I was thinking about all week, 4- mage. His outstanding performance short, 19-14, to Sparta. The SPF sixth 26-3 in the third quarter but Kelly 0 is great but 5-0 is better and 6-0 included a 35-yard TD pass from graders had a lead but Sparta rallied engineered four straight TD drives to sounds even better, so we are going to Max Oross, who played QB for the to score the winning TD with about pull out a 28-26 Victory. get out there next week against North first time after serving as a tight end five minutes to play. Anthony Maher’s 11-yard sack on fourth [Hunterdon],” Curry said. all season. The new QB learned the Robinson and Matt Powers supplied down at the Spartan 42 put Westfield Westfield 0 14 13 7 34 position just this past week as the B the offensive punch for the Raiders. back in the driver’s seat once again. Immaculata 0 0 6 0 6 SPECIAL TEAMS SUCCESS...Kicker Steven Angeli records the PAT, a first for team looked for a replacement for the The A team eighth graders were the Blue Devils C football team this season. injured Hayden Widder, who has been handed a 30-6 loss to Sparta. Gus out for three weeks. Oross also scored Barco scored the lone Raider TD on a PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE twice on conversion runs. late run from inside the 10-yard line. TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Martin was aided by some strong The D team Raiders dropped a 34-6 PLANNING BOARD PLANNING BOARD blocking from center Alex Laucik decision. Scoring for the SPF fifth TAKE NOTICE that on the 7th day of Please take notice that on November 11, and tight ends Brian Roessle and graders was Jack Fallo, who took in a October, 2015, the Planning Board of the 2015 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough Quinn Williamson. Meanwhile, the 15-yard TD pass from Vincent Amato. Township of Cranford, in the County of Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, Union took the following action: Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board B team defense came through all This Sunday, October 25, SPF will will hold a hearing on the application of the game, especially late in the first half serve as the host to two towns. 1. Applicant #PBA-15-00006: Adopted undersigned. The property in question is a Resolution of Memorialization granting when Sparta had a first down and Cranford will play the B, C and E located at: 226 Tillotson Road, Fanwood, approval to Miln Street Partners, Appli- goal when the Raiders thwarted the team Raiders, while Millburn will New Jersey, also known as Block 47 Lot cant, to permit conversion of an existing 54.01, as shown on the Fanwood Tax scoring chance by the visitor. meet the A team Raiders at SPF High. convenience store to an indoor playground/ Map, owned by Bryan & Kimberly Minasian. The B team defenders who shined The D team Raiders are playing Sat- gym with less than the required on-site The applicant requests 8 X 10 Shed parking spaces for proposed use and less were Nick DeSanto, Jack Manville, urday night in Parsippany. which is in violation of: than the total amount of required parking Sean Lage, Kenny Yeager, Alex Section 184-115 E9 of the Fanwood spaces for all uses on site on Block 187, Land Use Code. Variance Requested: Werkheiser, John Shults, Kyle Lot 1 as designated on the Township Tax Excess Maximum Improvement 35%; Per- Robinson and Ryan Duthie, who Probitas Verus Honos Map, also known as 101-103 Miln Street, mitted: 35%; Present: 42.34; Proposed: in the D-B Zone. picked off a pass. 43.26. 2. Applicant #PBA-15-00005: Adopted Section 184-134 D2 of the Fanwood a Resolution of Memorialization granting Land Use Code. Variance Requested: approval with conditions to PSE&G, Appli- Setback for Patio (Pre-Existing); Permit- cant to permit To permit amended site plan ted: 25; Present: 11; Proposed: 11. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times approval for alterations and improvements Section 184-115 E4 of the Fanwood KICKING THE PAT...Blue Devil Jack Shirk places the ball for Mike Moriarty to an existing sub-station with the following Land Use Code. Variance Requested: to kick the point after touchdown against the Immaculata Spartans. variances: buffer landscaping not provided Front Yard Set back (Pre-Existing); Per- in parking areas; no trees proposed in mitted: 30; Present: 24.2; Proposed: 24.2. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE parking area; to exceed the maximum al- Section 184-115 E5 of the Fanwood lowable height and openness for a fence; Land Use Code. Variance Requested: Side TOWN OF WESTFIELD trees not to be replaced; to exceed the yard set back (Pre-Existing); Permitted: BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY maximum allowable height for an acces- 10; Present: 9.8; Proposed: 9.8. sory structure; no bicycle rack provided The applicant will also seek such other SPECIAL ORDINANCE 2204 and no loading or unloading zone pro- relief as may be determined necessary at The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally vided and following waivers: required the public hearing based upon review of adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield, in the County of Union, State of sketch plan not provided; and landscaping the application or amendment(s) to the New Jersey, on October 20, 2015, and the 20-day period of limitation within which a suit, not provided on Block 479, Lot 5 as desig- application. action or proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be commenced, as nated on the Township Tax Map, also The file pertaining to this application is provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of known as 225 South Avenue East, in the available for public inspection during nor- this statement. Copies of the full ordinance are available, at no cost and during regular D-C Zone. mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday business hours, at the Clerk’s office for members of the general public who request the through Friday) from the Secretary of the 3. Applicant #PBA-15-00008: Adopted same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: Planning Board at the Administration Of- a Resolution of Memorialization granting fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS approval to Cranford Restaurants, LLC, Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW COMMUNI- Applicant to permit minor site plan ap- Any interested party may appear at said CATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT, NEW INFORMATION proval associated with exterior renova- hearing and participate therein in accor- TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT AND A NEW FIRE ENGINE AND NEW tions to the existing structure on Block dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- TOURNAMENT CHAMPS...The FC Premier White 03/04 U12 girls team won AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND 475, Lots 3 and 4 as designated on the ning Board. the EDP Cup soccer tournament in the 11v11 Silver Division. Pictured, left to EQUIPMENT, IN, BY AND FOR THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, IN THE Township Tax Map, also known as 3 South Applicant: right, are: bottom row; Zhana Velkov, Arden Meyer, Alyssa Jacome, Marlena COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE Avenue West, in the D-C Zone. Bryan Minasian SUM OF $2,780,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN Bartlett, Kelly Sullivan, Megan Sandstedt and Katey Peretz; top row, Elise Fox, Kathleen Murray 226 Tillotson Road PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE Ellie Sherman, Lydia Murray, Ali Verga, Gillian Strout, Isabelle Gauthier, Board Secretary Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF Megan O’Conner, Kim DiFilippo, Teagan Kocaj and Coach Michael Jeffrey. 1 T - 10/22/15, The Leader Fee: $43.86 1 T - 10/22/15, The Times Fee: $43.86 BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE The purposes, appropriations and bonds/notes authorized in this multipurpose BOROUGH OF FANWOOD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD bond ordinance are as follows: The Bond Ordinance published herewith was introduced and passed upon first reading STATEMENT SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Fanwood, New Jersey, held on THE BOND ORDINANCE PUBLISHED HEREWITH HAS BEEN FINALLY ADOPTED October 19, 2015. It will be further considered for final passage after public hearing A. Undertaking of the Digital Radio System Project for the use of the Police Department, ON OCTOBER 19, 2015 AND THE 20-DAY PERIOD OF LIMITATION WITHIN WHICH thereon at a meeting of said Borough Council to be held at the Municipal Building, 75 North Fire Department and the Department of Public Works (“DPW”). A SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING QUESTIONING THE VALIDITY OF SUCH ORDI- Martine Avenue, in said Borough on November 2, 2015 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. and during Appropriation and Estimated Cost $1,320,000 NANCE CAN BE COMMENCED, AS PROVIDED IN THE LOCAL BOND LAW, HAS the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of said Bond Down Payment Appropriated $ 63,000 BEGUN TO RUN FROM THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS STATE- Ordinance will be made available at the Clerk’s Office to the members of the general Bonds and Notes Authorized $1,257,000 MENT. public who shall request the same. Period of Usefulness 10 years ELEANOR MCGOVERN ELEANOR MCGOVERN BOROUGH CLERK BOROUGH CLERK B. Acquisition of a new pumper fire engine, including original apparatus and equipment. ORDINANCE 15-14-S ORDINANCE 15-15-S Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 650,000 BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 13-12-S BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 15-04-S Down Payment Appropriated $ 31,000 FINALLY ADOPTED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH FINALLY ADOPTED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 619,000 OF FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY ON AUGUST 20, 2013 OF FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY ON APRIL 20, 2015, AS AMENDED Period of Usefulness 10 years BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF C. (i) Undertaking of various improvements to Fire Headquarters and Fire Station No. FANWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds FANWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds 2 and (ii) acquisition of new information technology equipment consisting of computer of all the members thereof affirmatively concurring), AS FOLLOWS: of all the members thereof affirmatively concurring), AS FOLLOWS: system upgrade equipment for the use of the Fire Department. Section 1. The Bond Ordinance of the Borough Council of the Borough of Fanwood, Section 1. The Bond Ordinance of the Borough Council of the Borough of Fanwood, in Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 55,000 in the County of Union, New Jersey (the “Borough”) entitled “Bond Ordinance Providing the County of Union, New Jersey (the “Borough”) entitled “Bond Ordinance Providing An Down Payment Appropriated $ 3,000 An Appropriation Of $1,805,000 For Various Capital Improvements For And By The Appropriation Of $1,287,000 For Various Capital Improvements For And By The Borough Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 52,000 Borough Of Fanwood In The County Of Union, New Jersey And, Authorizing The Issuance Of Fanwood In The County Of Union, New Jersey And, Authorizing The Issuance Of Period of Usefulness 5 years Of $1,520,000 Bonds Or Notes Of The Borough For Financing Part Of The Appropriation” $985,000 Bonds Or Notes Of The Borough For Financing Part Of The Appropriation” finally adopted on August 20, 2013 (the “Ordinance”) is hereby incorporated by reference finally adopted on April 20, 2015, as amended (the “Ordinance”) is hereby incorporated D. Acquisition of new automotive vehicles, including original apparatus and equipment, in its entirety. by reference in its entirety. for the use of the DPW, including, but not limited to: (i) four pickup trucks with plows and Section 2. Sections 3(a)(1) and 3(a)(3) of the Ordinance is hereby amended in its Section 2. Sections 3(a)(1) and 3(a)(2) of the Ordinance is hereby amended in its (ii) a garbage truck. entirety as follows: entirety as follows: Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 465,000 Appropriation Estimated Period Appropriation Estimated Period Down Payment Appropriated $ 39,000 and Estimated Maximum Amount of and Estimated Maximum Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 426,000 “Improvements Cost of Bonds or Notes Usefulness “Improvements Cost of Bonds or Notes Usefulness Period of Usefulness 5 years 1. Various road improvements $1,401,570 $1,136,742 20 years 1. Various road improvements $507,000 $244,000 20 years including but not limited to Stratford Place, including but not limited to Burns Way, E. Undertaking of the following public improvements: (i) construction oversight and Glenwood Avenue and Hunter Avenue including milling and paving, including inspection phases of the traffic light replacement and upgrade project at the intersection (Phase II) and Second Street, including all work or materials necessary therefor of East Broad Street and Elm Street being undertaken by the County of Union and the milling and paving, including all work or incidental thereto. North Jersey Transportation Planning Association, (ii) various improvements to the or materials necessary therefor or incidental thereto. Municipal Building consisting of (a) improvements to HVAC and fire alarm systems and 2. Acquisition of various equipment, 520,000 494,000 9.36 years (b) various interior and exterior improvements and (iii) planning and design phase for 3. Acquisition of various equipment, 308,430 293,008 5 years including but not limited to a fire truck, improvements to Municipal Parking Lots 2 and 7. including but not limited to a generator, senior bus and fingerprinting system Scott air packs, computers and software. for Police Department Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 290,000 Down Payment Appropriated $ 14,000 The Ordinance is hereby further amended by deleting the reference of 17.90 years for The Ordinance is hereby further amended by deleting the reference of 13.55 years for Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 276,000 the useful life and substituting in lieu therefor 16.81 years. the useful life and substituting in lieu therefor 12.83 years. Period of Usefulness 10 years Section 3. The capital budget of the Borough is hereby amended to conform with the Section 3. The capital budget of the Borough is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith. The resolutions provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith. The resolutions ——————————————————————————— in the form promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended in the form promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $2,780,000 capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director of the Division of Local capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director of the Division of Local Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 150,000 Government Services is on file with the Clerk and is available there for public inspection. Government Services is on file with the Clerk and is available there for public inspection. Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $2,630,000 Section 4. This Section 4 constitutes a declaration of official intent under Treasury Section 4. This Section 4 constitutes a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2. The Borough reasonably expects to pay expenditures with Regulation Section 1.150-2. The Borough reasonably expects to pay expenditures with Grants (if any) Appropriated: -0- respect to the Improvements prior to the date that the Borough incurs debt obligations respect to the Improvements prior to the date that the Borough incurs debt obligations Section 20 Costs: $125,000 under this Bond Ordinance. The Borough reasonably expects to reimburse such under this Bond Ordinance. The Borough reasonably expects to reimburse such Useful Life: 9.09 years expenditures with the proceeds of debt to be incurred by the Borough under this Bond expenditures with the proceeds of debt to be incurred by the Borough under this Bond Claire J. Gray Ordinance. The maximum principal amount of debt expected to be issued for payment Ordinance. The maximum principal amount of debt expected to be issued for payment Town Clerk of the costs of the Improvements is $1,520,000. of the costs of the Improvements is $985,000. Town of Westfield Section 5. All other provisions of the Ordinance shall remain unchanged. Section 5. All other provisions of the Ordinance shall remain unchanged. County of Union Section 6. This amendatory bond ordinance shall take effect twenty days after the first Section 6. This amendatory bond ordinance shall take effect twenty days after the first State of New Jersey publication thereof after final adoption as provided by Local Bond Law. publication thereof after final adoption as provided by Local Bond Law. 1 T - 10/22/15, The Leader Fee: $137.70 1 T - 10/22/15, The Times Fee: $96.90 1 T - 10/22/15, The Times Fee: $98.94 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 22, 2015 Page 17 WESTFIELD SALE GARAGE SALE Commentary INDOOR CHILDREN'S SALE 517 Summit Ave, Westfield Fri. Oct.23, 9AM-6PM CLASSIFIEDS Sat. 10/24, 10am-3pm Sat. Oct.24, 9AM-12PM Furniture, Household Items, Westminster Hall Ski Equip, Textbooks & More! Eyewitness Testimonies: Presbyterian Church of Westfield HELP WANTED FT OPERATIONS MANAGER 110 Mountain Avenue MOUNTAINSIDE ESTATE SALE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Educational center in Moun- Children's clothing, books, 1312 Stony Brook Lane Unique History Perspective Local office seeks FT tainside seeking organized & effi- Fri 10/23 - Sat 10/24, 10am-3pm puzzles, games, toys, baby Administrative Asst. Must be able items, strollers, etc. cient individual for FT Operations Contents of Beautiful Home... Over the course of this year, our Temple Sholom, the Jewish Com- to multi-task with accuracy and Manager position. 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Call (908) 654-6091 (908) 510-2542 generations- treasures galore! gogue marks the 77th anniversary his or her personal testimony, lends CASH ONLY PLEASE! of the “Night of Broken Glass.” a face and a voice to events in a way During a two-day spree of destruc- that even the most descriptive his- Recent Home Sales CLASSIFIEDS CHILDCARE NEEDED For more info see: Nannies - Housekeepers tion in November of 1938, the tory texts cannot duplicate. Addi- http://clerk.ucnj.org/UCPA/DocIndex The Newspaper Nazis targeted Jewish homes, tionally, we cannot allow events BabyNurses Needed Bouchakjian to Jessie Yoh, 604 will be mailed to Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time schools, businesses and houses of such as Kristallnacht to become a Scotch Plains: 08/30/15 Solid References Required. worship in Germany, Austria and footnote in history. With violence Jean Pierre and Paulett Donato Circle, $387,000. All of Westfield, Virginia L. Baum to Christine CALL (732) 972-4090 Czechoslovakia. This wave of vio- of this nature, and much worse, still Vandenbrande, 562 Forest Road, Garwood & Cranford www.absolutebestcare.com LLC, 562 Forest Road, $260,000. Moyle and Jose Alverez, 2689 Sky lence is often viewed as the begin- flourishing in many parts of the Top Drive, $479,000. on 10/29/15 ning of the Holocaust. world today, these events and their Dominick Rotondo to Jodi A. FREELANCERS WANTED Rojas, 238 Union Avenue, $370,000. Cumberland Farms INC. to Scotch The deadline for In recent years Holocaust sur- implications must remain relevant Andres and Jodi Rojas and Marie 22 LLC, 2650 Route 22, $875,000. Strong, detail-oriented writers vivors also have spoken locally at to us all. Bruno to Yaser R. Hussein and Dhalia Marian Schoen and Steven placing classified ads with professional demeanor Chalabi, 351 Montage Avenue, Domeshek to James P. Huber and NEXT WEEK is needed to cover local $745,000. Heidi Weierstall, 2320 Edgewood government meetings. Must be Terrace, $617,500. Monday, 10/26/15 able to meet deadlines, know Letters to the Editor Estate of John T. Mangan to D. Villane Construction LLC, 2045 Port- Philip Gratwick and Marina how to write a lead, and take land Avenue, $240,000. Solovyeva to Jose A. and Triceta www.goleader.com an active interest in their beats Garwood Resident Touts Democratic Pleasent Brook Properties LLC to Casas, 2386 Richmond Street, in order to develop news Alexandra B. and Mathew Honohan, $360,000. stories. Please email Charles J. and Donna A. Bachi to resume and clips to: Borough Council Candidates 2087 Portland Avenue, $520,000. Nancy C. Romeo to William X. Jane Woods to Jamar A. Dykes and Alexander J. Gentul and Britta Perry, Towns like Garwood need more can Party last year and nearly won! 2250 Stocker Lane, $440,000. Chen and Karen B. Sullivan, 2150 [email protected] citizens like Bill Nierstedt and Carol She, like Bill, has a proven track Melanie J. Davis, 218 Westfield Road, Seward Drive, $582,500. $290,000. Christa Rehrer to Jean Marie Kearney running for office. Both have record of success and dedication to Gallagher, 2219 North Ave Unit 4, Augusto and Jessica V. Soares to Katherine J. McKenzie to Emilia G. the principles, experiences, and plan our community. Carol spearheaded Anthony M. and Jennifer A. Jarrod W. and Summer L. Burke, 1950 Napolitano to Patrick and MaryKate $293,000. DeSousa and Laura Makras, 2 to move Garwood forward. Garwood Rocks for the past two years Peter J. and Tiffany Gowesky to Duncan Drive, $685,000. Yarmouth Village, $350,000. Councilman Bill Nierstedt is a man and now offers our citizens a plan for Rogers, 2211 Lyde Place, $405,000. Raymond and Eileen Raszka to Ronald London and Sharon Lon- Luz M. Ordonez, 945 Crestwood William X. and Rose Marie Walsh of principle. He practices what he the future through S.M.A.R.T. devel- Road, $370,000. Christopher J. and Debra L. Madden, to Alejandro Ricart and Paola M. Pe- preaches as demonstrated by his de- opment. I am confident her efforts to don and Joan London to Bruce W. 1964 Inverness Drive, $825,000. and Jan M. Bowers, 2285 Evergreen Jakub and Izabela Stawicki to Iiya ters, 17 Clinton Lane, $825,000. cision to take a bicycle or train to bring the Garwood community to- Razuvanov and Anastaslya A. Stephen F. and Maryann Mele to Kurt and Pamela Staedule to Brian work every day, often picking up gether, as shown in Garwood Rocks, Avenue, $399,000. Raymond and Peggy Connery, 2127 Jarrod W. and Summer L. Burke to Kladova, 2271 Hill Road, $475,000. J. and Lauren M. Ubaldi, 49 Clydes- garbage from the streets along the will continue as a member of the Anthony and Mary Ellen Forgione Dogwood Drive, $589,000. dale Road, $755,000. way. He is an expert in the field of council. Garwood needs representa- Nicholas Umar and Jordan Trautman, Hameer and Neha C. Ruparel to 392 Park View Drive, $395,000. to William M. and Mina Leszczuk, Thomas E. and Beth A. Meredith to planning, who has and will continue tives that will bring us together, not 2472 Hill Road, $511,000. Garrett M. and Neda Yarnall, 1518 Joseph and Jane Hwang, 23 Clydes- to prove to be an indispensable asset divide us. Bruce W. and Jan M. Bowers to Ramapo Way, $560,000. John J. and Sarah Beth Spellman, Subramanian and Shanthi Ganesan dale Road, $698,000. to our town. Bill has a proven track I am proud to support both Bill to Scott A. and Nicole T. Giles, 2447 Singer Living Trust to Lourdes Bruce J. and Joanne M. Wexler to record of selfless service to the citi- Nierstedt and Carol Kearney to keep 2305 Belvedere Drive, $792,050. Patrocinio and Elizabeth Rodriguez Susan Donovski and Alexandra Hill Road, $750,000. Robert J. and Joanne R. Bothe, 9 Win- zens of Garwood that spans of the Garwood moving forward in the right Heidi Weierstall and James Huber and Marisol Molina, 1220 Martine chester Drive, $980,000. course of 20-plus years. He is a dedi- direction. I encourage my fellow resi- Donovski and Edward Salot to James Avenue, $280,000. J. and Valentina Laurenzano, 2287 to Francis Daliani, 2383 Longfellow Frederick and Dianne Chesky to cated servant of Garwood who has dents to vote Column B on Novem- Avenue, $455,000. William and Jodi Foster to David Jeffrey Siegel and Rachel M. served in positions from the board of ber 3. Westfield Avenue, 465,000. and Susan Hackett, 3 Essex Road, Brian Wilson and Meghan Gatens Scott and Nicole Giles to Sayantan Rothenberg, 1627 Frank Street, education to the planning board and Paul Nieves and Sreemayee Basu, 2357 North $762,000. $525,000. more. I am confident that he will to James V. and Allison E. Botte, 231 Jerome and Nancy Gard to Scott Garwood Hawthorne Street, $425,000. Avenue, $415,000. continue to apply his insight, atten- Estate of Elmer L. Van Doren to and Jessica Reiss, 11 Manitou Way, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE John and Lisa M. Verducci to Julie $525,000. tion to detail, and work ethic to the 2201 Princeton Scotch Plains LLC, TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD benefit of our citizens as a member of K. and Gregory Lee Chambers, Jr., Estate of Darrow H. Baird to Sean SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY 409 Henry Street, $459,000. 2201 Princeton Avenue, $300,000. CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY the council. A vote for Bill is a vote CHANCERY DIVISION Holly Kempson to Michal and Schafer, 1740 Cooper Road, $586,000. Monika Robertz to Christa Rehrer, ORDINANCE NO. 2015-34 for Garwood’s progress. UNION COUNTY Kristen Czajka, 1122 Maple Hill Gee Hong and Hui Min L. Kuo to DOCKET NO. F-029113-15 2406 Rose Street, $419,900. AN ORDINANCE TO MAN- Councilwoman Carol Kearney is a Road, $425,000. Edward P. and Jessica Scheuer, 3 Trav- FILE NO. 20571-15 Sophia Pogogeff and Andrew Na- DATE DIRECT DEPOSIT FOR woman whose loyalties belong to the Coby and Tracey Wishert to Steven eller Way, $655,000. MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES BY NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT tion to Jason A. Juniewicz and Mel- citizens of Garwood and not to a Celine S. and Sefton D. Bass, Jr. to THE TOWNSHIP OF issa Leyh, 2420 Malcom Place, J. and Josephine O. Matthews, 1189 political party. She is a woman of (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Washington Avenue, $510,000. Gopal Krishna and Shalini Dunka, CRANFORD AMENDING DAVID H GREENE; $483,000. 2163 Raritan Road, $900,000. CHAPTER 15 OF THE TOWN- vision and tenacity who ran without Jozef and Denisa Friga to Joseph SHIP CODE OF THE TOWSHIP YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND Dennis J. and Barbara Sumenek to the support of the Garwood Republi- and Lisa A. Scarfuto, 1120 Hetfield Thomas E. and Kathleen E. OF CRANFORD ENTITLED REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO Lawrence and Benjie Lavigne, 17 Harrington to Stephanie Marie Peitz, CLAIMS; PAYROLL AC- AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- Avenue, $400,000. Riga Court, $401,000. COUNT, MANDATING DI- PUBLIC NOTICE neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 2119 Elizabeth Avenue LLC to 15 Maddaket Village, $265,000. Estate of Mary Jean Prestridge to RECT DEPOSIT FOR MUNICI- West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to Bruce Gilbert and Carol Singer to SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD Jogy Thadathil and Mariam Gangat, PAL EMPLOYEES PURSU- the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in Edwin and Barbra Prestridge, 324 BOARD OF EDUCATION 2119 Elizabeth Avenue, $685,000. Alexander S. and Jennifer A. Kenwell, ANT TO C. 52:14-15F ET. SEQ. which FWDSL is the plaintiff and COREY Acacia Road, $325,000. Joyce M. Rowley to Sean P. and 37 Eastham Village, $295,000. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL SLATER, ET ALS; are defendants, pend- Anna M. Moura to Lauren E. Gray- NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, ing in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Kaitlin A. Gaynor 1189 Hetfield Av- Marge M. and Gerald G. Grimmer by the Township of Cranford, County of LEGAL COUNSEL FOR SPECIAL Gilford, 352 Acaia Road, $404,500. Chancery Division, UNION County and enue, $400,000. to Nancy and Laurie Romeo, 39 Union State of New Jersey as follows: EDUCATION MATTERS Robert J. Sarti and Mathew A. bearing Docket No. F-029113-15 within James and Susan Rau to Matt and Eastham Village, $339,000. SECTION 1. The following shall amend Notice is hereby given that pursuant to thirty-five (35) days after October 22, 2015 Kriley to Barry and Nina and supplement Chapter 15 Claims; Pay- Elizabeth Kumparatana, 2116 Estate of Antoinette Notar- the requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.2 exclusive of such date. If you fail to answer Lauchheimer, 415 Jerusalem Road, roll account as follows: (a)(5), the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board or appear in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, Meadow View Road, $750,000. Francesco to Mathew Patrick Boyle, § 15-10 Mandating Direct Deposit for $356,000. 48 Tisbury Village, $335,000. of Education (hereinafter referred to as the Judgment by Default may be rendered Estate of Josephine Marinaro to Michael and Lucille Cornacchia to Municipal Employees “Board’) is requesting from interested and against you for relief demanded in the Anthony M. and Marisa B. Muzyka, A. All full time employees and elected qualified firms proposals for legal services Complaint. You shall file your Answer and Dominick V. and Fabrizia Rotondo, public officials who receive compensation 1181 Woodside Road, $465,500. PUBLIC NOTICE for special education matters as outlined Proof of Service in duplicate with the Clerk 2531 Mountain Avenue, $365,000. from the Township of Cranford are man- in the RFP. The understanding of the par- of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Jesse W. and Shari C. Flowers to Romain and Christina Pianet to TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD dated to have direct deposit of their com- ties with respect to the services to be Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, Tren- Lizabeth and Jeffrey Strange, 1392 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT pensation as of January 1, 2016 in accor- rendered and the various fee arrange- ton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance Susan Glanzberg, 114 Donato Circle, dance with Chapter 28 P.L. 2013, N.J.S.A. Lamberts Mill Road, $570,000. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ments are required to be set forth in a with the Rules of Civil Practice and Proce- $383,000. 52:14-15f (b). formal agreement. The Board Offices are dure. Arthur Melkonian and Vera In accordance with the ordinances of the B. Information to be provided to employ- located at Evergreen Avenue & Cedar You are further advised that if you are PUBLIC NOTICE Township of Cranford, and the statutes of ees-The Chief Financial Officer shall make Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. unable to obtain an attorney you may com- TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD the State of New Jersey, Notice is hereby available for such employees who have A copy of the RFP may be inspected or municate with the Lawyer Referral Service Probitas Verus Honos NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD served upon you that an application for net pay directly deposited, any information picked up at the Board offices between the of the County of Venue and that if you development, concerning net pay, any accompanying hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday cannot afford an attorney, you may com- The Township of Cranford has awarded Application No. ZBA-15-025 to be lo- information approved for distribution with through Friday, except Saturday, Sundays municate with the Legal Services Office of PUBLIC NOTICE a professional service contract pursuant to cated in Zone ORC, on the premises known net pay, and W-2 forms in accordance with and holidays. Further information may be the County of Venue. The telephone num- the “non-fair and open” process (N.J.S.A. as: 205/215 North Avenue East, applicable federal law, in such a manner BOROUGH OF FANWOOD obtained by calling Deborah S. Saridaki, ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- 19:44A-20.5 et seq.). This contract and Cranford, New Jersey, Block No. 315, as to protect the integrity and confidential- PLANNING BOARD School Business Administrator/Board Sec- yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal Resolution No. 2015-351 authorizing said Lot Nos. 1 and 6, has been submitted by: ity of the information. retary at (908) 232-6161 ext. 4013 or email Services Office 908-354-4340. Please take notice that on November 11, contract are available for public inspection Wardens and Vestry of Trinity Episco- C. Exceptions to Direct Deposit- Sea- [email protected]. THE ACTION has been instituted for the 2015 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough at the office of the Municipal Clerk. pal Church-Cranford, 205 North Av- sonal and temporary employees shall not All firms/individuals submitting propos- purpose of foreclosing the following tax Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, AWARDED TO: Terjesen Associates, enue East, Cranford, New Jersey 07016. be provided with their compensation als must use and complete all forms and sale certificate: Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board 248 West 35th Street Suite 11E, New The proposed development involves and through direct deposit. include all information required in the RFP. 1. A certain tax certificate 12-0735, sold will hold a hearing on the application of the York, New York 10017. requires the granting of relief from the D. Municipal employees may request, in Pursuant to P.L 2004, c.57, all proposals on 6/14/2012, dated 6/20/2012, and was undersigned. The property in question is SERVICE: Architects P.C. for architec- following requirements of the ordinance so writing, an exemption from the direct de- must be accompanied by a New Jersey recorded on 2/19/2014 in Book 13730 at located at: 59 Oakwood Court, Fanwood, tural, engineering and construction man- as to permit: posit mandate to the Township of Cranford Business Registration Certificate issued Page 864, made by MARIA GLAVAN, New Jersey, also known as Block 40 Lot agement services in connection with Phase Section 136-23.6(3)(c)[5] Requiring mini- Business Administrator. Such requests will by the New Jersey Department of Trea- Collector of Taxes of PLAINFIELD, and 18, as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, II Renovation to Centennial Avenue Pool. mum parking setback from street right-of- be presented to the Township Committee sury, Division of Revenue. All vendors are State of New Jersey to CITY OF owned by Dennis Dagounis & Danielle TERM: One (1) year term. way. within thirty days. The Township Commit- required to comply with the requirements PLAINFIELD and subsequently assigned Romero. FEE: Not to exceed $70,000.00 Section 136-30 (Sch. 1) Minimum rear tee may grant such an exemption by reso- of P.L. 1975, c. 127, “Law Against Dis- to plaintiff, FWDSL on 9/9/2014 and was The applicant requests to have an 8 x 10 yard. lution and only for good cause. crimination” and the Affirmative Action stat- recorded on 9/15/2014 in Assignment Book storage shed placed in the backyard in Tara Rowley Section 136-30 (Sch. 1) Minimum side SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of utes and regulations, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et 14191 at Page 502. This covers real estate order to store lawn equipment. which is in Township Clerk yard. ordinances inconsistent herewith are seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1.1 et seq. located in PLAINFIELD, County of UNION, violation of: 1 T - 10/22/15, The Leader Fee: $19.89 Section 136-30 (Sch. 1) Minimum side hereby repealed to the extent of such Proposals must be submitted to the and State of New Jersey, known as LOT 20 Section 184-115 E9 of the Fanwood yard –both sides. inconsistency. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Edu- BLOCK 140 as shown on the Tax Assess- Land Use Code. Variance Requested: PUBLIC NOTICE in order to permit the construction of an SECTION 3. If any portion of this ordi- cation no later than Thursday, Novem- ment Map and Tax Map duplicate of Maximum Impervious Coverage; Permit- off street parking area for parishioners, nance shall be determined to be invalid, TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD ber 5, 2015 at 2:00 PM. If sent by mail, it PLAINFIELD and concerns premises com- ted: 35%; Present: 45.24%; Proposed: and any additional relief that may be re- such determination shall not affect the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD should be clearly marked as “RFP for Le- monly known as 1348-50 WEST 3RD 46.50%. quired by the Board. validity of the remaining portions of said gal Counsel for Special Education Mat- STREET, PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. The applicant will also seek such other The Township of Cranford has awarded The Zoning Board will conduct a public ordinance. ters”. The proposals should be addressed YOU, DAVID H GREENE, are made relief as may be determined necessary at a professional service contract pursuant to hearing on this matter on Monday, No- SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take to: party defendant to the above foreclosure the public hearing based upon review of the “non-fair and open” process (N.J.S.A. vember 9, 2015 at 8:15 p.m. in Room 107 effect upon final passage and publication Deborah S. Saridaki action because on September 21, 2004, a the application or amendment(s) to the 19:44A-20.5 et seq.). This contract and of the Cranford Township Municipal Build- in accordance with law. Business Administrator/Board Secretary judgment was entered in the Superior Court application. Resolution No. 2015-350 authorizing said ing, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education of New Jersey, Middlesex County, by David The file pertaining to this application is contract are available for public inspection Jersey. Any person or persons affected by Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street H Green against LaToya Peterson and available for public inspection during nor- at the office of the Municipal Clerk. this application will have an opportunity to The foregoing ordinance was introduced Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. Adrienne J Slater disclosing a debt in the mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday present any objections to the proposed and approved on first reading at a meeting AWARDED TO: Robert Podvey, Esq., The Board reserves the right to reject amount of $55,000.00. Said judgment was through Friday) from the Secretary of the development. The Board does, however, of the Township Committee of the Town- One Riverfront Plaza, Newark, New any or all proposals and waive any infor- entered as Judgment No. J-244728-2004. Planning Board at the Administration Of- have the right to exclude repetitious testi- ship of Cranford, New Jersey on October Jersey 07102. mality in the process if it is in the best Said judgment is subordinate to the fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North mony. 13, 2015 and will be further considered for SERVICE: Environmental Legal Ser- interests of the Board. No proposal may be Plaintiff’s lien. Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. All documents relating to this application final passage after public hearing to be vices performed by the Environmental At- deemed accepted until the adoption of a DATED: October 16, 2015 Any interested party may appear at said may be inspected by the public Monday held at the Municipal Building, Cranford, torney in connection with Cranford Devel- formal resolution by the Board. Michelle M. Smith, Clerk hearing and participate therein in accor- through Friday between the hours of 8:00 New Jersey on November 10, 2015, at opment Associates (“CDA”) litigation; By order of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Superior Court of New Jersey dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Planning/Zoning 8:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as this andjhyt6 Board of Education in the County of Union, PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. ning Board. Department, Cranford Township Munici- matter can be reached. All persons inter- TERM: One (1) year term New Jersey. Denville Law Center Applicant: pal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, ested will be given the opportunity to be FEE: Not to exceed $50,000.00 Deborah S. Saridaki 290 Route 46 West Dennis Dagounis & Danielle Romero Cranford, New Jersey. heard concerning such ordinance. Business Administrator Denville, New Jersey 07834 59 Oakwood Court Tara Rowley Joseph J. Triarsi, Esq. Tara Rowley, RMC Board Secretary (973) 586-2300 Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Township Clerk Attorney for Applicant Municipal Clerk 1 T - 10/22/15, The Times Fee: $ 1 T - 10/22/15, The Leader Fee: $67.32 1 T - 10/22/15, The Times Fee: $36.72 1 T - 10/22/15, The Leader Fee: $20.91 1 T - 10/22/15, The Leader Fee: $45.39 1 T - 10/22/15, The Leader Fee: $67.83 Page 18 Thursday, October 22, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION We Need More Gun Control, Letters to the Editor Contact Rep. Leonard Lance W1 Council Candidate Arena Claims “But for the grace of God go I”. Another spin is “Laws don’t work This is what I say each time I hear of .Criminals get them anyway”. WESTFIELD mischief. The victim stated that an Fabrications And Personal Attacks another college campus shooting, But take drunk driving, for instance. Sunday, October 11, a resident of unknown suspect poured peanut another movie theater massacre, or These laws haven’t completely eradi- the 700 block of Shackamaxon Drive sauce, cooking oil and sugar on her Albert Einstein once said, “If the for action on their issues. This is also another inner city gun death. One of cated these deaths, but they certainly reported the theft of a bicycle that motor vehicle. According to police, facts do not fit the theory, change the untrue. I responded to each of these my children is in college, where these have reduced them. In the case of had been secured to a bicycle rack in the amount of damage was undeter- facts.” This is a quote my opponent residents (which my opponent – in a incidents occur too often and the other background checks, The Brady Cam- the area of the 800 block of Rahway mined at the time of the report. has chosen to live by in this cam- rare moment of candor – did ac- lives and works in Arizona, where paign cites that 2.4 million gun buy- Avenue. The bicycle was described Friday, October 16, a business on paign. He has misled the residents of knowledge), with ongoing e-mail recently you had someone driving up ers were denied access to a gun due to as a red, white and black-colored the 300 block of East South Avenue the First Ward to believe that Westfield communications. I also requested and down the highway randomly them failing a background check. So “Hard Rock” mountain bicycle, val- reported that a customer did not re- does not have one-seat ride service to input from the Town’s professional shooting at drivers. it does work. ued at $500. According to police, turn a 2014 Toyota Camry, valued at New York, that our Mayor and Coun- traffic engineer and public safety of- And then I am thankful that I have In a formal letter to New Jersey there were no suspects or witnesses $25,000, as per the rental agreement. cil have not taken a stand on gun ficials on each issue, so we could find been spared. Residents for Action against Gun regarding this incident. The vehicle has been reported as sto- violence, and that I have not re- the best, safest and most practical I think of my two children and in Violence dated April 5, 2013, Con- Monday, October 12, Daron len, according to police. sponded to resident concerns regard- solution for their respective concerns. my mind, I hug them and kiss them as gressman Leonard Lance states that Simms, 46, of Newark was arrested FANWOOD ing traffic safety. My opponent saved The recommendations of those pro- if they were 10. I call them just to hear he supports“Closing the gun show on an outstanding Bloomfield traffic Saturday, October 10, Michael his latest fabrication for the fessionals were then reviewed and their voice. And I feel blessed. Un- loop hole and tightening the back- warrant, with bail of $500, pursuant Moore, 40, of Plainfield was arrested Candidate’s Forum, lobbing personal acted upon. Why would my oppo- fortunately, too many parents in our ground checks process on gun sales” to a motor vehicle stop at Mountain on an active warrant out of North attacks against me for being with my nent downplay the full extent of my country cannot say the same. and that he is “taking the lead on Avenue and North Chestnut Street. Plainfield following a motor vehicle daughter, and against Councilwoman resident communications and respon- Will requiring background checks legislation aimed at programs to im- Simms was transported to police stop. The driver was processed, posted Neylan for calling him on it. Our siveness? Because his campaign nar- eliminate every single gun homicide? prove access to mental health treat- headquarters, processed, released on bail and released. residents deserve better than this. rative is more important to him than No. But even if it saves just one life, ment”. his own recognizance by the Wednesday, October 14, Tywon Mr. Ortolani began his campaign facts. isn’t that life just as sacred as any That is music to my ears. But he Bloomfield Police Department and Hardgrove, 42, of Plainfield was ar- by pledging to advocate for one-seat This leads to my opponent’s latest other is? Isn’t that what those on the can do more. He can be a leading provided with a new court date. rested on an active warrant out of service to New York, accusing our and most personal attack. During the right say about abortion? That every voice from the House Republicans Monday, October 12, James Englewood following a motor ve- Mayor and Council of inaction on Candidate’s Forum, Mr. Ortolani criti- life is sacred? on this issue just as Republican Sen. McNamara, 28, of Elizabeth was ar- hicle stop. He was processed, posted this issue. In doing so, he failed to cized me for being absent. He did so While irrational voices discount Pat Toomey was in the Senate. He rested on a Westfield traffic warrant bail and released. inform our residents that this Mayor knowing full well that I could not the indisputable fact that selling guns cans co-sponsor the current King – during a motor vehicle stop on the Saturday, October 17, Christian and Council have already secured attend for family reasons. Yet he failed to criminals or those with a mental Thompson bill in the House of Rep- 1000 block of Central Avenue. He Betancourt, 26, of Elizabeth was ar- one-seat service for Westfield, with to disclose that fact, and shouted down health problem is dangerous and reck- resentatives that closes these loop- was released after posting $181 bail. rested and charged with driving while eighteen direct trains between Councilwoman Neylan when she less, somehow they continue to spin holes. Monday, October 12, Sandra intoxicated (DWI) following a motor Westfield and New York each week- tried – during her closing statement – the fantastic rhetoric that ends with If you agree that all gun purchases Corado-Tes, 29, of Linden turned vehicle stop. Police could detect a day. However, since that truth does to give attendees the whole truth. His the government taking away the civil should be subject to a background herself in at police headquarters on strong odor of an alcoholic beverage not fit my opponent’s narrative, he rant continued until the Forum mod- liberties of responsible gun owners. check, then Leonard Lance needs to three Westfield traffic warrants, with coming from the inside of the ve- left it out. Of course, extra service is erator stopped it. Mr. Ortolani was It is actually just the opposite. Re- hear from you He needs to hear that bail totaling $211. She was processed hicle, authorities said. The driver was needed – and that will be a focus of the only candidate to interrupt an- sponsible gun owners submit to a you as his constituent support his and released after posting bail. asked to exit the vehicle to perform my next four years in office. other and to fight so hard against real background check, they get what- position on this issue. Monday, October 12, William some field sobriety tests, which he Mr. Ortolani next claims that our debate, again because the facts did ever permit their state requires, they Call his Westfield office at (908) LaBarbera, 25, of Howell was ar- could not complete. Betancourt was Mayor and Council have remained not serve his story. follow the rules, while criminals get 518 7733. Call his Washington D.C. rested on an outstanding Elizabeth released to a responsible person pend- silent on gun violence, a national As I announced beforehand, my their guns with one click of the internet office at (202) 225-5361. Or write to traffic warrant, with bail of $110, ing his court hearing. issue over which local governments daughter, a college freshman, asked or a ride to a gun show with abso- him addressed to 425 North Avenue pursuant to a motor vehicle stop at SCOTCH PLAINS unfortunately have little legislative my wife Lori and I to be with her for lutely no background check at all. Is East, Westfield, NJ 07090. He wants Central and Elizabeth Avenues. He Monday, October 12, Andrew control. Mr. Ortolani’s solution is to her first Family Weekend. As I am that fair to responsible gun owners? to hear from you . was transported to police headquar- Miller, 20, of Scotch Plains was ar- advocate for a resolution requiring sure any other parent would agree, I don’t think so. And it’s certainly Collectively , we can do some- ters, where he was processed, re- rested on Hunter Avenue on outstand- our Mayor to add his name to an when your daughter or son tells you not fair to the civil liberties of 90 thing. But most importantly, we can- leased on his own recognizance by ing warrants. Miller had multiple ac- internet petition from 2006. Our they need you – you go. That Mr. percent of Americans who want to not just do nothing. the Elizabeth Municipal Court and tive warrants from Scotch Plains, Mayor and Council agreed that a Ortolani would exploit my absence make sure that guns don’t fall into the Karen Egert given a new court date. Westfield and Green Brook totaling resolution was appropriate, so we and family for political gain and dis- hands of those who intend to use Springfield Tuesday, October 13, Thomas $1,936. He was transported to police passed one on February 5, 2013, urg- respect a fellow candidate in doing so them violently against us. Macken, 21, of Scotch Plains was headquarters for processing and ing state and national action on the should tell the Ward all they need to arrested at the Scotch Plains Police turned over to the Union County jail. issue. If Mr. Ortolani was interested know when deciding where to place Department on three outstanding Monday, October 12, Matthew in this issue before becoming a can- their vote and trust. Westfield criminal warrants, with bail Williams, 24, of Plainfield was ar- didate, he could have attended Town One of the reasons that Westfield is Bruce McKinney to Give totaling $3,247, and one outstanding rested on an outstanding warrant. Council meetings or otherwise shared special is because its residents en- Hillside warrant, with bail of $1,000. Police were conducting an investiga- his views with me or other Town gage in honest and respectful dis- ‘Birds Suite’ Presentation He was transported to Westfield potion at a Route 22 East service station officials about the resolution; he did course. Following the example of lice headquarters, processed and held and discovered that Williams had an not. Unlike Mr. Ortolani’s inaction, Councilwoman Neylan, we also sup- in lieu of bail. active warrant out of Bridgewater. the Town Council and I took action, port each other. My opponent’s cam- CRANFORD — The Cranford was a member of the music faculty at Kingsborough Community Col- Wednesday, October 14, Shakeeda He was transported to police head- passing our own resolution that ad- paign tactics present our Ward with Public Library will present “Birds Ross, 30, of Plainfield was arrested on quarters for processing. dresses the many complex and inter- an opportunity. In addition to voting Suite,” a presentation and discus- lege, City University of New York, where, together with Monroe Coo- a Westfield warrant, with bail of Tuesday, October 13, Thomas related causes of gun violence and to keep Westfield on the productive sion of electronic music composi- $2,500, and numerous warrants out of Macken, 21, of Scotch Plains was sending it to our state and federal and fiscally responsible path we have tion by Cranford resident Bruce per, he developed Kingsborough’s Music Technology program. multiple jurisdictions, with bail total- arrested on several outstanding war- representatives, who hold the real taken over the past seven years, this McKinney, on Wednesday, October ing $5,650. Ross was placed under rants. Police arrested Macken on Wil- power to effect change. But why let election offers us a chance to reject 28, at 7:30 p.m. It will take place at From 1987 to 1988 he appren- ticed in electronic music at the arrest at the Somerset County jail, low Avenue knowing he had active that fact get in the way of a good the half-truths and personal attacks the Cranford Community Center, transported to police headquarters, warrants. Macken had warrants to- story? espoused by this candidate. I ask for located at 220 Walnut Avenue. Brooklyn College Center for Com- puter Music, and from 1999 to 2000 processed and held in lieu of bail. taling $4,247 out of Westfield. He Continuing this trend, my oppo- your continued support to achieve Vivaldi, Beethoven, Debussy, Thursday, October 15, Cesar was turned over to Westfield authori- nent recently wrote an article claim- these goals. Let’s demand better of Ravel and Respighi all found a he returned to the center as com- poser-in-residence. From 2005 to Oliver, 62, of Newark was arrested ties after he was processed at police ing that I have not been responsive to those who would seek public office! place for the imitation of bird calls on a Westfield traffic warrant, with headquarters. concerns about traffic and pedestrian in their music. In a similar spirit, 2008 he worked with Deborah Frank Arena, Candidate Thurlow’s electronic performance bail of $2,500, at the Essex County Wednesday, October 14, Kenneth safety in our Ward, claiming two resi- Westfield Ward 1 Council Mr. McKinney’s “Birds Suite” jail. He was transported to police Branch, 54, of South Plainfield was dents who wrote me are still waiting takes digital recordings of bird calls group Turn on the Music, and in 2011 he gave a symposium on real- headquarters, where he was processed arrested on several outstanding war- and re-composes them into music. and held in lieu of bail. rants. Police had stopped Branch for Mr. McKinney studied compo- time electronic music and performance at the College of New Jersey. Thursday, October 15, Westfield a motor vehicle violation and discov- sition with Earl Kim at Princeton police responded to the Monmouth ered he had multiple active warrants. DiLandro of Mountainside and with Jack Beeson at Columbia Admission to the program is free and all are welcome. County jail to take custody of Joel Branch was transported to police University. From 1974 to 2005 he Hope, 33, of Keyport, who was be- headquarters for processing and was Named Alumni of Distinction ing held on active warrants issued released after posting bail. Foreclosure Education Program Set by the Westfield Municipal Court Thursday, October 15, Usamah ONEONTA – Christine DiLandro tinguished themselves through their with total bail of $2,000. They in- Beaton, 34, of Newark was arrested of Mountainside, Senior Vice Presi- careers, their service to their com- For November 5 at Kean University cluded a criminal warrant, with bail on an outstanding warrant. Police dent of Media and Integrated Mar- munities, and their commitment to of $1,500, and a traffic warrant, with had stopped Beaton for a motor ve- keting for Citi, U.S. Cards Market- SUNY Oneonta. The Alumni of Dis- UNION — An educational session The presentation will include an bail of $500. Hope was transported hicle violation and discovered he had ing, has been named a 2015 SUNY tinction honor recognizes just a few to property owners facing and trying overview of the New Jersey Foreclo- to police headquarters, processed an active warrant out of Newark. Oneonta Alumni of Distinction hon- of the thousands of alumni who have avoid foreclosure will be held Thurs- sure Mediation Program which is and held pending his court appear- Beaton was transported to police oree. Ms. DiLandro graduated from made significant contributions to day, November 5 at Kean University, designed to provide distressed ance. He subsequently was released headquarters for processing and re- SUNY Oneonta in 1987. society, and whose accomplish- offering guidance from state and homeowners with experienced advo- on his own recognizance by the leased by Newark. In 2014, the SUNY Oneonta ments, affiliations and careers have county officials on the legal process cates and neutral mediators, to make Westfield Municipal Court judge. Thursday, October 15, Brendan Alumni Association established the honored the legacy of excellence at and resources available. sure that all possible ways of keeping He also had an outstanding Fanwood Andrews, 24, of Scotch Plains was Alumni of Distinction program to the college. The free program: “Foreclosure: their houses are explored with their traffic warrant, with bail of $500, arrested on an outstanding warrant. recognize graduates who have dis- The 2015 Alumni of Distinction Moving From Fear To Positive Ac- banks. was released on his own recogni- Police were conducting an investi- honorees were recognized at a cer- PUBLIC NOTICE tion” will be held in the school’s Attendees will also gain an under- zance by Fanwood authorities and gation on Harding Road when they emony on September 4, which is STEM building’s sixth floor confer- standing of foreclosure proceedings, released from custody. discovered Andrews had an active TOWN OF WESTFIELD also "Red Day," the anniversary of ence room on Morris Avenue. the court mediation process, sheriff’s Thursday, October 15, a resident warrant out of East Orange. He was Public Notice is hereby given that the SUNY Oneonta's founding. To view It will be presented by the Union sales, guidance on avoiding foreclo- of the 200 block of Prospect Street transported to police headquarters ordinances as follows were passed and the full list of Alumni of Distinction County Human Relations Commis- sure scams, the benefit of a housing reported being the victim of criminal for processing. adopted by the Town Council of the Town honorees visit sion and the Union County Foreclo- counselor, and details about resources of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on www.oneontaalumni.com/ October 20, 2015. sure Task Force, in cooperation with available to those who are affected. Claire J. Gray alumniofdistinction. the New Jersey Public Defender’s Tenants living in foreclosed proper- Town Clerk A liberal arts institution with a Office of Dispute Settlement and the ties will also be directed to available SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2205 strong focus on undergraduate re- Union County Superior Court. resources. search, SUNY Oneonta consistently AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING “Understandably, anyone who is Following the presentation, the FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF gains recognition for delivering ex- facing or fearing foreclosure is anx- panelists will gladly answer ques- SIDEWALK AND CONSTRUC- cellence and value. The college has ious and scared,” said Lenny Guarino, tions from the audience, and will be TION OF NEW SIDEWALK AT been named to Kiplinger's list of co-chair of the Union County Human available briefly following the pro- VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN "100 Best Values in Public Colleges" THE TOWN AND THE APPRO- Relations Commission. gram to address individual con- PRIATION OF MONIES NEC- for nine consecutive years and sits at “They do not know how to save cerns. ESSARY THEREFOR. No. 9 on the 2016 U.S. News and their homes or how to ask for help. For more information, contact the GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2052 World Report list of the best public They also are prey to con artists and Union County Human Relations institutions in the region. SUNY AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZ- scams. We want to let these residents Commission at (908) 889-9028. ING AND APPROVING THE Oneonta enrolls 6,000 students in its know that they do not have to face TOWN OF WESTFIELD’S VA- 70 undergraduate majors and 14 this alone. 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Two of them, Valerie Shafer, left, and Helen Donovan, center, are A.M. on 11/5/15, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified been made to the Township Council of the pictured with Chapter Regent Mary Leonard. Missing from the photo is third under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Township of Scotch Plains, 430 Park Av- goleader.com/subscribe Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076, new member Cathy Sienicki. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 22, 2015 Page 19 POPCORN Westfielders Are Subject of Pan Doesn’t Quite Pan Out New Book About WWII 2 popcorns WESTFIELD – The Town Book tilities, Charles was the sole reporter One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent Store will be hosting a Meet the Au- allowed direct access to Eisenhower’s thor event for co-editors Anne Kiley, staff, and he was the only reporter on Thomas Pellechia and David Kiley the scene when the German high com- By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER So it only follows that, like in all for their book, Writing The War: mand was negotiating its uncondi- film critic good fairy tales, where for some un- Chronicles of a WWII Correspon- tional surrender on May 7, 1945. If it’s just been driving you crazy settling reason the fantasy is that our dent on Saturday, October 24 from 2 Anne Kiley is a freelance writer. lo these many years, wondering how little hero or heroine is bereft of live p.m. to 4 p.m. Thomas Pellechia is an independent exactly Peter became Peter Pan, then parents, the story begins in a London As expansive as it is personal, this writer and author of five books. David you might want to see director Joe orphanage, circa WWII, curiously chronicle of World War II is a first- Kiley is a journalist and editor, hav- Wright’s prequel to J.M. Barrie’s departing from the original’s hand account by a journalist and the ing held senior posts at USA Today, iconic fairy tale. But there’ll be a Edwardian setting. It’s a relatively woman he would marry of the dra- Businessweek, AOL, price to pay, me hearty. Written by nasty place run by the pilfering Mother matic events that engulfed the world the HuffingtonPost, Adweek, and Jason Fuchs, the literary interpola- Barnabas (Kathy Burke), who has in the middle of the twentieth century. CNN. tion, while conscientious and re- quite a scam going. Psst…she sells The correspondence between Stars Meet David and Anne Kiley and spectful of the source material to little boys to pirates from Neverland, and Stripes correspondent Charles Thomas Pellachia at The Town Book which it sings a paean, could never led by the infamous Blackbeard. Hav- READY FOR STAGE...The cast of UCPAC’s The Cripple of Inishmaan took a Kiley and Billee Gray (David and Store located at 270 East Broad Street stand on its own. Piecing together a ing his turn at the stereotype, Hugh break from rehearsal to pose for the picture. Pictured are: top row, from left, Anne Kiley’s parents) also tells the in Westfield (corner of East Broad series of typical backstory clichés, Jackman plays the dastardly bucca- Makay Johnson ’19, Kimmy Paltz ’17, Deirdre Pepe ’17, Neill Lynskey ’16, Lexi poignant tale of two young people in and Elmer Streets). For more infor- delivered in a competent but rather neer with schmaltzy enthusiasm. Marta ’17, Matthew Gomez ‘19; bottom row, from left, Rebecca McQuade ’16, love but forced apart by the circum- mation call The Town Book Store at dark cloud of special effects, mo- For Blackbeard, it’s all about the Kaitlin Waldron ’16, Edwin Rivera ’19. stances of war. Near the end of hos- (908) 233-3535. ments of connection to the original fairy dust, the Neverland unit of cur- are its only oases. rency for which his subjugated masses Furthermore, it’s difficult to decide endlessly toil in the mines. Whoever Union Catholic Presents whether or not you’ll want to take has the most fairy dust rules, a meta- Born Yesterday little Taylor and Brittany to this PG phor that shouldn’t be lost on Willow CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 offering. While the plot is a tad intri- and Atticus. But there’s also bunches The Cripple of Inishmaan cate for small fries, and the violence of prophetic lore suddenly occupying lent, impatient and inflexible: these and-narrow kind of sarcasm we level pushes the kiddy flick envelope, the blackguard’s loathsome concerns. SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catho- as Bartley, Edwin Rivera ’19 of are the characteristics of the would hope to see from a reporter the more precocious set will be disap- Reaching back into the Biblical and lic Performing Arts Company presents Plainfield as Johnnypateenmike, Makay blowhard gangster that is Harry from D.C. in 1946. Contrastly, how- pointed by the lack of video game mythical, and symbolized by the pan its fall show The Cripple of Inishmaan, Johnson ’18 of Roselle as Babbybobby, Brock, which Mr. Lafargue conveys ever, he does a wonderful job play- Sturm und Drang. But what occurs to flute necklace Peter wears, legend by Irish playwright Martin McDonagh, Kaitlin Waldron ’16 of Colonia as with ease, confidence and energy. ing the patient and caring teacher to this somewhat older viewer is that has it that Peter just may be the “cho- directed by John Rotondo ’07 and Mammy, Rebecca McQuade ’16 of The audience was audibly engaged our heroine; all without ever coming spending nearly two hours carefully sen one”… the boy who will over- produced by Maryann Carolan ’86. Colonia as Doctor McSharry, and Nora with Mr. Lafargue’s performance, across as pretentious or belittling, explaining a fantasy is in itself a con- throw Blackbeard and save Set on the remote island of Inishmaan Gerlitz ’19 of Plainfield, Olivia Keating as gasps of shock and exasperation which helps foster an authentic on- tradiction. Fantasies are Neverland. Well, we’ll see. off the west coast of Ireland, word ’19 of Plainfield and Cameron Guanlao could be heard throughout the show. stage chemistry between himself and fantasies…sorcery and phenomena Acting as a semi-mysterious arrives that a Hollywood film is being ’18 of Piscataway as the understudies. The best part of Mr. Lafargue’s per- Nolan. Additionally, we see a tre- meant to boggle the mind. Spare me Sacajawea to Peter’s quest is Rooney made on the neighboring island of Prior to the performance, the Cen- formance was watching as he went mendous level of self-control, as Leo how a trick is done. Mara’s Tiger Lilly, princess of the Inishmore. The one person who wants tral Jersey Police and Fire Pipes and from a misguided but seemingly stands up to Lafargue (who had to All the same, it’s become commer- Fairy Kingdom. She’s hip to the whole to be in the film more than anybody is Drums Band will greet the audience as well-meaning man in Act I introduc- scream and charge his co-stars mul- cially fashionable to leave no classi- megillah, but, for various reasons young Cripple Billy, if only to break they enter the theatre. The evening will tion to complete antagonist, blinded tiple times on stage) without flinch- cal story undisturbed, and it is appar- poignant or not, holds back informa- away from the bitter tedium of his also feature pre-show and intermis- by greed in the end of Act II. Lafargue ing even once. ently again time to gild the tale of tion until it can be determined whether daily life. This Irish comedy, recently sion performances by Irish Step Danc- gives a performance that the play Finally is Joel Redmount, who is Tiger Lily, Peter Pan and Captain the visitor is indeed who Blackbeard seen on Broadway starring Daniel ers from the Shea Jennings School of would be incomplete without. And a cast as the drunk, crooked and hi- Hook. Still, since our real world is fears he is. Hey, this kid could save Radcliffe, is set arrive on shore at Irish Dance. shout out is in order for Lafargue’s larious lawyer Ed Devery. Mr. full of so many perplexities, like in- the day. The occasion is also an op- Union Catholic. Show dates and times include: Fri- hilarious improvisation when a prop Redmount plays his part with an finity, the meaning of life and just portunity for her Majesty to strike up Student performers include Neill day, October 23 and Saturday, October broke on-stage; his response was so utmost carelessness that not only how in heck this trickle-down theory a contentious flirtation with Mr. James Lynskey ’16 of Cranford as Billy, Lexi 24 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, October 25 at smooth, it almost seemed scripted. makes his character believable, but is supposed to eradicate poverty, now Hook, the handsome fellow who es- Marta ’17 of Scotch Plains as Helen, 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by Julie Ann Nolan is truly fantastic also surprisingly likable, despite the at least we know from whence Peter caped from the pirate’s clutches with Kimmy Paltz ’17 of Edison as Eileen, phone (908) 889-1600, online at as Billie Dawn, the lovable and lost fact that we are not supposed to like Pan emanated. It is the odd earmark Peter and the comically duplicitous Deirdre Pepe ’17 of Scotch Plains as www.showtix4u.com, and at the box heroine of the show. In just two him one bit. His scheming ways are of our society that while children may Smee (Adeel Akhtar). Kate, Matthew Gomez ’19 of Rahway office. hours, Ms. Nolan is able to intro- only outdone by his tangible dejec- not believe in Santa Claus, they none- Garrett Hedlund as Hook channels duce us to a girl who, at first, is tion, which really sells his “fallen theless know his origins. a young Harrison Ford, just in case happily settled in her own ignorance, hero” backstory, as we learn that Happily, some fairly decent acting we were missing that adventuresome Roosevelt School Presents and transforms her into a woman Redmount’s character used to be performances prove a saving grace in swagger in our moviegoing, and Miss deeply troubled by it. Ms. Nolan the Attorney General of the United this particular case of mythical sup- Mara is OK as his spiritually superior conveys genuineness that shines States. All at once we feel sorry for position. While his Australian accent heartthrob. I bet she eats kale, too. Legend of Sleepy Hollow through her every move—from her him and annoyed by him, as he is a bit off-putting until our ears at- But that’s just side business. What we initial stubbornness and resistance attempts to dupe Nolan into taking tune to the twang, Levi Shane Miller really want to know is can Peter fly, WESTFIELD – The frightful tale home to a host of spirited ghosts, to learning, to her earnestness and all the legal responsibility of makes for an affable Peter. But note and if so, how gloriously? Without of the headless horseman comes alive most prominent of all - The Headless desire to improve. Her determina- Brock’s “business.” Logical and he’s a rather somber kid here, a giving it away, just in case the whole on Halloween weekend as Westfield’s Horseman. tion is contagious and before long scathing, Mr. Redmount is perfect thoughtful sort. His main determina- Peter Pan thing has eluded you, suf- Roosevelt School presents, Legend With a cast and crew of over 30 the audience anxiously awaiting her for this role, and is absolutely en- tion is to find out whatever happened fice it to note that the filmmaker is of Sleepy Hollow. Washington Irving’s members, this show is a perfect way to moment of ultimate success. Both tertaining. to the mother who, for reasons we’ll oddly stingy in this area. If you were classic story about a schoolmaster spend some family time on Halloween intentionally and unintentionally Born Yesterday can be seen Fri- learn later, had to abandon him. to take to the streets in protest, your who comes to a secluded town has weekend. Tickets are $10 and can be funny, Ms. Nolan plays the perfect day, October 23 at 8 p.m. and Satur- placard might read, “Less Gobbledy- chilled audiences for generations. purchased online at http:// not-so-dumb-after-all-blonde. day, October 24 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Auditions Announced gook, More Flying!” The play version, adapted by Vera ris.booktix.com/, or at the door at Joe Leo of Cranford plays Paul at the Cranford Dramatic Club. Problem is, in resurrecting and ex- Morris, is a perfect fit for all audi- Roosevelt Intermediate School located Verrall, the altruistic reporter hired At Mondo in Summit panding on the fabled saga, the film ences. “This play is spooky and scary,” at 301 Clark Street, Westfield. Perfor- to tutor Billie, and her eventual love SUMMIT – Alliance Repertory takes a decidedly responsible path says Drama Teacher, Kimberly Jonny, mances are Friday and Saturday, Oc- interest. Mr. Leo was a perfect fit for See it all on the Web! Theatre Company will be holding that, while paved with good inten- the show’s director, “but it also has tober 30 and October 31, at 7:30 p.m., this role, and portrayed Verrall with www.goleader.com auditions for The Pavilion on Satur- tions, leads us to a ponderous, think- humor.” Ms. Jonny adds that this and Sunday November 1, at 2 p.m. the kind of hard-headed, straight- day, November 7 at 1 p.m. and Sun- ing person’s Peter Pan. It’s all version allows the actors to be cre- day, November 8 at 6 p.m. at Mondo, grownup and kind of makes sense, ative with their character roles. 426 Springfield Avenue in Summit. which is completely at odds with the Ichabod Crane (Vincent Mora), the Needed are one man and one “Pan” in us that urgently declares, “I fumbling schoolmaster, seeks the af- woman who can " play " 37 years old. don’t want to grow up.” fections of Katrina Van Tassel (Olivia Strong acting experience a plus. Note: *** Ebel). He soon finds out that Brom the male role plays the guitar and Pan, rated PG, is a Warner Bros. Bones (William Arida), who also likes sings. Production dates are January 8 release directed by Joe Wright and Katrina, is extremely jealous which through 24, 2016. Visit Alliance's stars Levi Miller, Garrett Hedlund may foil his plans. Complicating website www.alliancerep.org for fur- and Rooney Mara. Running time: 111 matters is a bevy of superstitious ther information. minutes townsfolk and a creepy graveyard, Page 20 Thursday, October 22, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION “Local Service at Highway Prices”

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Sat- tained a hint of that classic, nautical another country, depending on what urday marked the sixth year of the that is so well-known and loved. Out- room you were standing in; China, Hearth and Home Tour, seven homes side included two separate, but equally India and Britain are just a few coun- were open to the public for a day of lovely, patio areas. And true to style, tries that inhabit this home. Built in exploration, admiration and dining. salmon bites were served. 1905 and renovated in 2011, the home The first house (732 Dorian Road) The fourth house, located at 869 feels like a travel through time and, if on the tour looked like something out Shadowlawn Drive, was a charmingly you weren’t paying attention, you may of a fairytale. Built in 1097, the house discontinuous exterior design that was not have even noticed, so subtly and of brown shingles and bricks truly remodeled from a ranch to a two-floor tastefully this home was decorated. looks like a cottage you’d expect to home. Half navy paneling, half stone, And as simple as the rest of the home, find Cinderella cooking in, or Hansel this home looked like something one simple finger sandwiches were served and Gretel to approach. The inside would expect to be on a street called to visitors. design was beautiful and the house “Shadowlawn” only more inviting! seemed to modernize as one pro- Inside was like stepping into a surreal- Young Playwrights gressed through the rooms. Interior ist painting—all black and white lines designer, Judy Sturdevant, is also the and shapes. Very modern decorations Competition Told owner of this inviting home. And an until you reached the kitchen, where NEW JERSEY – The Theater interesting fact about this particular Project is once again reaching out to SEE IT TODAY...The cast of Born Yesterday poses on stage at the CDC in Cranford. The show runs through this weekend the area was wide open and bright. To with performances on Friday, October 23 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, October 24 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. house: the original builder gave the complete the homey feel, this house creative young people in its four- home to his daughter as a wedding served a sweet, brown sugared pump- teenth annual Young Playwrights present. This home served miniature kin ravioli form Pastosa. Competition. Winners receive cash meatballs with spinach and a dab of Although listed as two separate prizes and see their work performed Cast of Born Yesterday Captivates sauce. houses on the ticket, 315 and 319 Elm by professional actors at the awards House two, located at 1060 Wyan- Street are actually conjoined town ceremony in March of 2016. dotte Trail, was a severe contrast to houses. Originally a lot where one The submission deadline is Tues- the storybook house, as it was only house stood, there now stand two day, January 19, 2016. New Jersey’s Audiences With Timeless Story one year old, and very modern in houses that were designed to look high school playwrights submit their design and decoration. However, the like one mega mansion from the street. short plays at TheTheaterProject.org By DEVON YANVARY hungry gangster, who takes his im- ington D.C.—and Brock’s girlfriend, inside mirrored house one in that there Clarissa Taylor, the interior designer web site, where they will find all the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times moral lawyer and “dumb blonde” girl- Billie Dawn, only seems to make was a certain cabin-esque feel, which of both houses, now resides in 315 necessary entry guidelines and for- friend From New Jersey to Washing- things worse. After an awkward and was a cohesive theme throughout the and has decorated her home in a matting rules. CRANFORD – Intelligence, law- ton in search of political gain. embarrassing night with Senator entire house. From the plethora of quirky, minimalistic kind of style. In The Theater Project is an award- lessness, secretive love and political Brock is attempting to bribe a local Hedges, Brock decides it’s time Billie pumpkins awaiting visitors at the front line with her wholesome-feeling winning professional company in resi- corruption are not new concepts. Senator, so that he can keep his “junk” become an educated woman. So he door, the creepy Halloween decor, to home, visitors were treated to hot dence at The Burgdorff Cultural Cen- Luckily, these concepts are timeless business up and running; he wants to hires local reporter, Paul Verrall, to the twiggy shaped chandlers in the cream of broccoli soup and a cold ter in Maplewood. Several past win- enough to be explored in the theatri- expand without facing any legal re- tutor her. But soon Brock’s seem- dining room and the log-cabin living eggplant-and-onion dip. Next door, ners of the Playwrights Competition cal production of Garson Kanin’s percussions. But there’s just one prob- ingly good-intentioned plan will back- room, this house screams cozy. This at 319, the feel was quite different: have gone on to pursue degrees in Born Yesterday, playing now at the lem—Brock’s ‘rough-‘em-up’ ap- fire. home served sweet yet crunchily- inside was all muted tones, blues and theater and playwriting. Cranford Dramatic Club. Set in 1946, proach to life doesn’t quite line up Mr. Lafargue does a wonderful job glazed honey chicken bites. whites, and walking through the house Complete competition guidelines Born Yesterday is the story of Harry with the high class attitude shared by as Brock. Ignorant, dim-witted, vio- House three, at 860 Kimball Av- felt like a dream. To compliment this are available at Brock (Matt Lafargue), the power- the white collar residents of Wash- CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 enue, was the ultra-modern beach atmosphere were mini-dessert treats TheTheaterProject.org.

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SCHETELICH SCORES 3 RUSHING TDs, BRYSON 2 TDs; OBLACHINSKI, BAKIE 1 TD EACH Cougars ‘Ice’ Hillside Comets in Gridiron Collision, 51-17

By DAVID B. CORBIN four touchdowns in the first half, including a one yard TD scoot slipped in from the one then Brian weaved his way left 45 yards for Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and added another 207 ground and a 33-yard run on a pitchout McGovern ran in the two-point the TD. The two-point conver- Frequent aerial attacks were yards in the second half, includ- to set up the final TD. conversion. sion pass to Oblachinski was expected but the Cranford High ing another three touchdowns to In the meantime, junior speed- Next, the Cougars took only good. School football team countered total 414 rushing yards. Quar- ster Siraj Abdul-Malik was the three plays to march from their “I saw daylight. A huge hole with a vicious ground assault to terback Jack Schetelich gobbled man to keep an eye on in the own 42 to the end zone when opened up and there was noth- ice the Hillside Comets, 51-17, at up 119 yards, including a pair of running game, but the Comets Schetelich found an opening in ing. Then the last second, I saw Memorial Field in Cranford on touchdowns (TD), on 10 carries took to the air 30 times, complet- the middle, juked a defender and the guy on my left coming in then October 16. While the 3-3 Com- in the first half and added 80 ing 12, which included a 23-yard and I just put on the breaks [and ets got their only offensive touch- yards, including his third TD, on TD reception to wide receiver made his cut],” Schetelich said. down through the air, the 6-0 five carries in the second half. John Mays in the third quarter. Reading is Good For You The Comets’ offense began to Cougars got all seven of theirs on Schetelich needed only to com- The Comets’ best drive was their experience an ever increasing the ground. plete three of five passes for 51 first one, which ended in a 27- pressure from the Cougars de- The Cougars chewed up 207 yards. Running back Ryan Bakie yard field goal by Joe Jaramillo fense which resulted in numer- yards on 23 carries, including carried nine times for 106 yards, with 5:22 on the clock in the first ous sacks, especially from Ethan quarter. On the ensuing kickoff, Tom, Niko Cappello, Lucas Cougar Brian Oblachinski re- Ramadan, Thomas Armstrong See & Subscribe at turned the ball 59 yards to the and company. In the meantime, BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo Comet 27. Three plays later with the Cougars added their next TD 3:50 on the clock, Oblachinski on a one-yard plunge by Bakie to Submit commentary and items for publishing. make the score 23-3 with 5:05 Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste goleader.com/subscribe left in the half. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, October 22, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

On the kickoff, Cougar Joe play,” Schetelich said. Midway through the quarter, “It’s funny how the conference Midstate 38 in any given year can Norton, who kicked all five of his “It was a very long game. I really Schetelich added a 57-yard TD schedule goes but with Summit, be a tough road. We are happy to points after, attempted an onside think that our conditioning showed run. Norton set up the Cougars’ Roselle has proven to be a good still keep winning and hopefully kick. It almost worked but Comet up. We played hard. We played next TD, also in the third quarter, team, Voorhees and now Hill- we can continue next week. It’s Josh Graham scooped the ball fast. I think we started to wear with a 30-yard reception. Four side. That’s four in a row and now going to be a big one.” and sprinted 53 yards for the TD. them out. They came into this plays later, running back Sean we got another one next week,” Hillside 3 7 7 0 17 “The onside kick is something game very confident. I think they Bryson scored from the two. said Coach Rosenmeier. “So the Cranford 16 14 14 7 51 that we think could be a weapon are a very good football team. “It was a good play call by the for us. If there’s no one in that They are fast. They are physical. coaches, good blocking up front spot, so we are going to try the They are bigger than us. We were by the linemen. We had a good onside kick, get the ball back able to wear them out. That was option. They were ‘men’ defense. right away to keep the momen- the plan going into the week. If we I just had to get inside and then tum with us,” Norton said. “It played hard, we played fast, we it was just me and him. I had to backfired a little bit.” could get them to fade,” Cougar get open and it was a good throw Two minutes later, Schetelich Head Coach Erik Rosenmeier said. by the quarterback,” Norton ex- scored on a 14-yard run to make “It’s a tribute to the work we did in plained. the score 30-10. Norton added the summer and a tribute to our “The line did a great job, the an interception just before the work in practice.” backs, the blocking looked great. half. But the Comets did score on They opened the outside so nicely This third quarter turned out to their first series on Mays’ 23- tonight,” Schetelich said. be a marathon. Comets were yard reception to make the score, Three minutes into the fourth hitting ground frequently, 30-17. quarter, Bryson added the Cou- prompting numerous timeouts. “When we covered, which was gars’ final TD on a 25-yard run. “The third quarter, I felt like it ‘man’, there was one time with Every team that the Cougars was 45 minutes itself, but we the touchdown I let up was that have faced this season has come just hung in there, stayed fo- I just didn’t do my time. It stinks, in with a winning record, except cused, stayed hungry for the next because one miscue and it’s a Somerville, but their biggest chal- touchdown. But besides, our de- lenge will be a very important fense, our secondary looked good game against 6-0 Delaware Val- Probitas Verus Honos tonight,” Schetelich said. ley in Frenchtown on October 23. Page S-3 Thursday, October 22, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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