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Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, January 30, 2014 OUR 124th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 05-2014 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS WF Council Awards Contracts; Discusses Rec. Comm. Projects By DOMINIC A. LAGANO tal Protection (DEP) regulations. placement at Houlihan Field and re- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The council also passed a resolu- furbishment of the tennis courts at WESTFIELD — At its regular tion appointing another member to Tamaques Park. meeting Tuesday evening, the Westfield’s Special Police Support Mr. Arena first spoke about Westfield Town Council passed reso- Services Division, commonly re- Houlihan Field stating, “Believe it or lutions awarding contracts to two ferred to as “specials.” not, it’s been 10 years since that turf businesses recommended by the The resolution appointed Greg went down and so we have bids com- council’s Public Works Committee. Baschkoff to the air traffic advisory ing out for the new turf. The turf Rich Tree Service of South Plain- board. The resolution stipulates the quality has come a long way in 10 field was awarded the contract for position’s term will expire on De- years. The turf we have down there tree removal services in town, while cember 31, 2014. did pretty well, but the new turf is H.L. Petroleum of Linden was During the conference session of even better.” awarded a contract for professional the meeting, the council discussed a Mr. Arena explained that Houlihan engineering services. variety of infrastructure improve- Field is used “all the time” with soc- According to Town Administrator ments in the town. cer and lacrosse being the primary Jim Gildea, the company will assist Councilman Frank Arena, the sports played there. The project will the town with complying with New council’s liaison to the Recreation be partially subsidized by a grant Jersey Department of Environmen- Commission, discussed field turf re- from Union County as well a trust from the Recreation Commission. Mr. Arena anticipates the contractors’ bids to be out by February with Dominic A. Lagano for The Westfield Leader the Recreation Commission award- DWC REORGANIZATION…The Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC) held its first board of directors’ meeting of ing a contract sometime in March. 2014 on Monday at which time appointments were announced. Pictured, left to right, are: DWC Chairman Dominick The work of replacing the field would Verdic, Recording Secretary Lisa Bertone, DWC Executive Director Sherry Cronin and Frank Isoldi, business operator. begin by mid-July and be completed by the end of August. He also stated the Recreation Commission is re- searching reusing parts of the old turf DWC Holds Reorg. Meeting; field with the Board of Education at some of their facilities. Mr. Arena also stated the Recre- ation Commission is beginning pre- Names New Board Member liminary discussions about resurfac- By DOMINIC A. LAGANO resident member of the board and pointed by the mayor and council for ing and possibly expanding the ten- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader James Gildea, town administrator, a three-year term in 2010. nis courts at Tamaques Park. WESTFIELD — The Downtown also will continue to serve as a liaison “Jaime was a great board member “They’ve seen better days,” said Westfield Corporation (DWC), man- to the town council. and supporter of the DWC,” stated Mr. Arena. “Tamaques is the home agement entity of the Special Im- Sherry Cronin, executive director Ms. Cronin. “Even though he was court of the [Westfield High School] provement District (SID), held its of the DWC, announced that Jaime busy running his successful Xocolatz tennis teams. What we’re trying to do first board of directors’ meeting of Chaves’ term as a board member ex- restaurant, he often helped with pro- there is they have to be widened a bit 2014 this past Monday evening. pired on December 31, 2013. Mr. motional events especially. I expect so they are the official size. We also The meeting included the DWC’s Chaves held one of the two business that he will continue to do so, perhaps

Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader want to try and put in additional courts annual reorganization assembly in operator positions on the board since in one or more of our committees.” WISHING THEY HAD FLOWN SOUTH...Ducks who forgot to fly south for the so the varsity and JV (junior varsity) order to name the board’s officers for April 2008 and filled the unexpired Ms. Cronin stated that the board winter enjoy the frigid water in Mindowaskin Park in Westfield on Tuesday. can have their matches at the same the new year. During the meeting, it term of David Martone. He was reap- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 time. So that’s another project.” was determined by vote that all lead- Mr. Arena stated the Board of Edu- ership positions would remain the MS Council Approves cation and the Recreation Commis- same from 2013. Garwood Council Considers sion would also contribute to the cost Dominick Verdic remains the of the resurfacing and the new courts board’s chairman, with Alan De Rose Purchase of New Ambulance if the plan is approved. The commis- retaining his position of vice-chair- Hiring AFC Project Mgr. By KATE BROWNE in central New Jersey. Mr. Dierkes sion is also exploring other organiza- man. Shawn Hanna remains the By BRIAN TRUSDELL council members Jim Mathieu and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader will serve a five-year term. tions to assist with the funding such board’s treasurer, with Lisa Bertone Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Sara Todisco. Councilman Louis MOUNTAINSIDE — Members Councilman Glenn Mortimer pro- as the Westfield Boosters Associa- retaining the recording secretary po- GARWOOD – The borough coun- Petruzzelli, the AFC committee rep- of the Mountainside Borough Coun- vided the public with a report on tion and the Westfield Tennis Asso- sition. cil will explore hiring a construction resentative, endorsed the idea out of cil unanimously voted to authorize the activities of the Mountainside ciation. Sam Della Fera remains the or project manager to oversee the simple curiosity. the purchase of a new ambulance Public Library. According to Mr. “We’re looking to start that work in Westfield Town Council liaison to completion of the Athletic Field Com- With Councilman Mike Martin for the Mountainside Rescue Squad Mortimer, in 2013 the library had the fall, at the end of the season and it the board, with Stephanie Walsh serv- plex (AFC), the $3.2-million ball field absent, only Councilman Bill and approved a 2-percent increase more than 50,000 patrons who would be finished in the spring with ing as the mayor’s designee. Robert that is nearly a year behind schedule. Nierstedt voiced any opposition, sid- in membership fees at the Commu- checked out more than 53,000 CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Centrella will continue to serve as a Delayed two months at the start by ing with Mr. Guarriello and Borough nity Pool at its January 28 meeting. items. In addition, the library intro- Hurricane Sandy, the athletic field Attorney Bob Renaud. In other business, the governing duced several new programs includ- was to be finished by mid-2013, but Both Mr. Guarriello and Mr. body appointed Councilman Rob- ing a Lego Club and a Friday Film County Applying For has faced other delays due to weather, Renaud felt the recommendation ert Messler to serve as the series, as well as a new website and as well as soil disposal issues. While would provide little value, since they community’s representative on the multiple mobile applications. In ad- it now has a scheduled completion said the project is nearing comple- Union County Transportation Ad- dition, more than 6,000 people par- Grants For Bridge Repairs date of Tuesday, April 1, Borough tion and it likely would be Saturday, visory Board and confirmed the ticipated in 396 programs. In 2014, By SONIA OWCHARIW day. Under the Workforce Investment Engineer Donald Guarriello said March 15, at the earliest before any- appointment of Councilman Rene the library will focus on improving Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Act Youth Program, it will be awarded Tuesday that Sunday, June 1, was one could be hired. Dierkes to replace John Tomaine as its electronic technology. ELIZABETH — The Union in the amount not to exceed $457,000 more realistic. Mayor Pat Quattrocchi said she the borough’s representative to the The council also issued an appeal County Freeholders passed last contracts from the county for a 12- Council President Ann Palmer sug- accepted the borough’s profession- Rahway Valley Sewerage Author- for financial support to help fund the Thursday two resolutions for month period from January 1, 2014 gested the idea of a project manager, als’ opinions in the matter and Mr. ity (RVSA). annual holiday display. The council $1,000,000 grant applications for to December 31, 2014. which drew immediate support from CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 The RVSA is an autonomous cannot use public funds to set up or bridge repairs in Springfield and The program works year-round agency that owns and operates a remove the holiday decorations and Plainfield. with youth programs that may in- trunk sewer system and a wastewa- urged individuals and community The first step is applying for the clude a paid summer work experi- ter treatment facility that currently organizations to consider making a grant by the deadline of Friday, Feb- ence for youth ages 16 to 21. The four serves more than 250,000 residents donation to defray the costs, which ruary 28. The grants would allow the agencies are Borough of Roselle, and 3,500 industrial and commer- are approximately $1,500. county to repair bridges at Rahway Community Action Organi- cial customers in 14 communities CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Netherwood Avenue over Green zation, Urban League of Union Brook in Plainfield and Mountain County and Work Force Advantage. Avenue Bridge in Springfield. “Agencies are doing social media William Reyes, deputy county and training and these are year-round manager and Department of Eco- programs,” Mr. Rivera said. nomic Development director, sub- All youth ages 16 to 21 are eli- mitted the plan with the New Jersey gible as long as they meet the in- Department of Transportation come criteria for the poverty guide- (NJDOT) for Fiscal Year 2014 Local lines. Bridges, Future Needs Program. The freeholders also approved a “We found these bridges to be in resolution for a professional service need of repair and were classified as in contract with Funeral Services of need of repair,” County Engineer Tom New Jersey in Hillside. The amount Mineo said. is not to exceed $75,000 for the There is no set time frame, accord- contract period of January 1, 2014 ing to Mr. Reyes, to hear back from the to December 31, 2014. The contract state and start repairs if the county is for the services of medical exam- Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader receives the grants. There is no guar- iners regarding the county jail and PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE…Cranford Township Committee members antee that the county will get the grants. Runnells Specialized Hospital. discuss raising pool fees, the plan for pedestrian improvements to the North Members of the public who attended Freeholder Chairman Christopher Avenue Plaza and Union County College’s plan to construct a lacrosse and soccer Thursday’s meeting included Summit Hudak congratulated Freeholder field on Gallow Hills Road at its workshop meeting on Monday. Council President Robert J. Rubino. Angel Estrada on being elected as “We hope this is the year for top second vice-chairman of the North PAGE INDEX zero-based strategy and get the county Jersey Transportation Planning Au- Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 14-15 like Morris and Essex under 2 per- thority. Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-12 Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader cent (in tax levy increases),” he said. “It’s important for Union County Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 9-13 WINTER WONDERLAND...Cranford looks picture perfect on January 14 as A resolution for a summer youth and our transportation projects in Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 13 the snow begins to accumulate causing numerous cancellations, including school. incentive program was passed Thurs- Union,” Freeholder Estrada said. Obituary ...... 13 A&E ...... 15-16

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APPLIANCE 70 Years in Westfield Elm Kitchen and Laundry Appliances, TV’s, Grills and A/C’s 908-233-0400 220 ELMER STREET Westfield, NJ 07090 Mountainside BOE OKs Revised Bond Referendum By DELL SIMEONE ber Christopher Minks called the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader move “inexplicable.” MOUNTAINSIDE – The board of Another aspect of this situation education, on Tuesday evening, which makes it a nail biter, is that the unanimously adopted a resolution for referendum, as it will appear on the a new bond referendum to be pre- ballot, must be delivered to the Union sented to voters on Tuesday, March County Clerk’s office by the end of 11. The new referendum cancels out the day Friday, February 1. Accord- the district’s previous request for $19 ing to Mr. Pannella, “Due to the fact million plus in a grant of state aid. that we don’t have the debt service The grant would require the district approval letter in hand, with the exact to pay interest at 40 percent of the wording of the referendum, includ- amount. The new referendum asks ing the amount of money being the voters to approve a request for sought, we must confirm approval by HIGH ACHIEVERS...Union County College student athletes are congratulated $19 million plus in debt service from the NJDOE (New Jersey Department for achieving high academic honors while participating in UCC's many sports the state for interior repairs and im- of Education) before the referendum programs. Pictured along with the students are: Union County College President provements for the borough’s can be submitted to the clerk’s of- Margaret McMenamin, left, and Freeholders Alexander Mirabella, second from Deerfield and Birchwood Elemen- fice.” Mr. Pannella said, “If we don’t left, Linda Carter, second from right, and Christopher Hudak, right. SCIENCE OLYMPIANS...Westfield High School's Science Olympiad teams tary Schools. If the debt service ap- chose the debt service, we can’t go returned from the regional competition at New Jersey Institute of Technology plication is approved, the state would ahead with the $19 million project.” with medals for top six finishes in six events. The medalists, many of whom are pay the 40 percent. The referendum is asking voters to pictured in their original designed t-shirts for the competition, include pictured, CF Police Officers Advance; According to Anthony Pannella, approve the request for $19,484,628 left to right, Jessica Doyle, Sophia Palia, Mark Gillespie, Alex Mossawir, Andrew the board’s bond counsel, of Wilentz, in state debt service aid, with 40 Annitsakis, Michael Roggenburg, Alistair Kapadia, Alex Beals, Pat Woods, Goldman and Spitzer of Woodbridge, percent interest on the total amount Matthew Cohen and Jack McKinley. Josh Furer Recognized in September, the district sought the to be paid by the state. The various By CHRISTINA M. HINKE The committee, as part of its consent money needed for the work by apply- proposed improvements for district Specially Written for The Westfield Leader agenda, rejected the sole bid received ing for the $19 million plus in state facilities will entail physical plant, CRANFORD — A ceremony was for a flood mitigation project at 510 aid. The district learned that the state security and technology improve- Garwood Council held Tuesday during the township com- Riverside Drive. The $191,800 bid by would give them a grant of $15 mil- ments at the Deerfield and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 mittee public meeting for Police Offic- Sakoutis Builders and Land Develop- lion, $5 million less than requested, Beechwood Schools. Nierstedt agreed, saying he felt it was ter from Mr. Guarriello, members of ers Guy Patterson and Craig Marino, ers was above budget. not by a letter from the state, but by The board has determined that a waste of Borough Clerk Christina the council and gallery. who were advanced to the rank of The township also issued bids for the seeing a published list of grant allo- Beechwood needs improvements, Ariemma’s time to prepare a request On a suggestion from Mr. Mathieu, lieutenant. Town Hall was filled with Cranford Flood Mitigation Project- cations for state aid. At that time, on including an exterior building en- for proposal (RFP) to solicit bids for the council will summon architects family, friends and fellow police offic- Home Elevation of 205 Edgar Avenue. advice of counsel, the board sought velop with a new roof and a new hiring a project manager. However, for both the clubhouse building and ers in support of their promotions. Lt. Lowest bidder KM Construction for- to seek debt service aid and cancelled secure entry vestibule. Interior im- Mr. Nierstedt said he would not vote landscaping to address the construc- Patterson has served the Cranford Po- mally requested to withdraw its the state aid request and previous provement include plumbing, elec- against such a proposal. tion progress. Mr. Guarriello said both lice Department for 15 years and Lt. $187,000 bid due to a clerical error. public referendum which was have trical, hot water heating system, IT/ The issue consumed more than half architects are responsible for “guid- Marino for 24 years. The township committee rejected its been on January 28. AV, security, phone clock, PA an fire of an hour of discussion, with Mr. ing the project.” At the start of the meeting, Mayor request for withdraw. Subsequently, The board then revised their re- system and ceiling and floor improve- Guarriello suggesting the cost could Ms. Ariemma said she will notify Andis Kalnins presented Joshua Furer, the township rejected all three bids for quest to the state and asked for debt ments. be “six figures.” Noel Musial, building architect with 12, with a certificate of proclamation the elevation under the recommenda- service rather than a grant. Debt ser- The following improvements are “Right now, I think it’s like closing The Musial Group, and John Belle, for spearheading an effort in Cranford tion of the general manager for the vice is another source of funding in planned for Deerfield: a new roof and the barn door after the horse got out,” the landscape architect with Kinsey to raise funds to victims of Typhoon project, and will re-issue bids. which the state pays the interest on door and window replacements, se- Mr. Guarriello said. “The project is Associates, to appear at the next coun- Haiyan in the Philippines. Joshua raised The committee authorized the De- the money given to the district. In a curity vestibule, conversion to elec- probably through all the bumps at cil meeting on Tuesday, February 11. over $3,000 for the Philippine Disaster partment of Public Works to purchase bizarre twist, the state responded and trical heating system, hot water, this point. Everything seems to be The next construction committee Recovery Foundation’s Brick by Brick a mason dump truck in the amount of approved the first request for state aid plumbing, new boilers, new phone moving along, other than the fact that meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, project. $67,380. made months ago (minus $5 million) clock and fire systems, asbestos abate- we’re restricted by weather. I really February 5. Mayor Kalnins said he and former Current Zoning Officer Robert and has yet to respond to the new ment and new media center and locker don’t see what you’d gain out of In other news, the council directed mayor Dan Aschenbach are working Hudak was appointed to the position of request for debt service. Board mem- room improvements. spending that kind of money at this Ms. Ariemma to prepare a second on a video together to air on TV-35 to Director of Planning/Zoning Officer at point in time.” RFP to appraise the value of the park- explain the township’s flood control a salary of $74,043 while Kelly While the bond that is funding the ing lot adjacent to the fire station on efforts and what residents can do in Demcher was appointed to the position project has approximately a $100,000 South Avenue across from the Casale their own property to alleviate flood- of senior payroll/financial specialist Downtown Westfield Corp. contingency fund for cost overruns, Industries property. Ms. Todisco in- ing. within the Finance Department at a that money is earmarked for payment formed those in attendance that Casale Mayor Kalnins said over 150 people salary of $53,657. Karyn King was CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 to the builder, Flanagan Construc- owns the parking lot, which is used attended the public hearing by the De- appointed to the position of full-time will honor Mr. Chaves for his years of those two weeks. tion. by members of the volunteer fire department of Environmental Protection senior account clerk within the Finance service at the next DWC meeting. A complete list of restaurants par- Councilman Mathieu enthusiasti- partment. She hopes that the largely for permit applications to develop 215 Department at a salary of $40,000. Ms. Cronin also announced that ticipating in Restaurant Week is avail- cally supported the idea, telling the empty Casale manufacturing plant and 235 Birchwood Avenue. He and The township committee selected Frank Isoldi would replace Mr. able for viewing on the DWC’s council that there are “a thousand will eventually be sold and said it his fellow commissioners thanked the McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Car- Chaves on the board. “Mr. Isoldi was website, located at and one details” that need to be might be worth the borough investi- people for their support in opposing the penter, LLP to provide labor attorney appointed to a three-year term as a westfieldtoday.com. checked and that without a single gating purchasing the property for development. services for 2014 at a fee not to exceed business operator on the board of “It is a very popular event that person responsible, many can get use as a commuter lot or other pur- “It shows so much about our town $20,000. directors at the town’s annual reorga- draws people to eat out during those overlooked. With so many delays al- pose. Mr. Renaud suggested the ap- that so many were here to tell your Commissioner O’Connor said the nization meeting. The mayor and two weeks and to perhaps try restau- ready, Ms. Palmer was dubious of the praisal could cost between $3,000 story,” Commissioner Mary O’Connor Cranford Fire Department has asked town council appointed Frank. Al- rants that they may never have expe- April 1 deadline and questioned any and $4,000. said. residents to ensure their home heat- though I know Frank through rienced in the past,” stated Ms. Cronin. date put forth by Flanagan. The streets, roads and ecology com- The Roosevelt Park Committee will ing unit is in good working order, to Coldwell Banker and his interest in “We also have CoolVines and The “We have no faith in that April mittee will review the town’s parking give a presentation at the Monday, Feb- not use the stove to warm up their Bittersweet Designs, I look forward Liquor Basket offering wine specials date,” Ms. Palmer said. ordinance that requires cars be re- ruary 10 township committee meeting, homes as it can cause carbon mon- to working with him more closely in during Restaurant Week. Bakeries and “We don’t have a new schedule moved from the streets when three Deputy Mayor Lisa Adubato said. The oxide to be released in their homes, the future.” dessert places also offer specials to and we don’t know what that new inches or more of snow accumulates. township purchased the property on and not to use kerosene space heat- During the promotions portion of accompany Restaurant Week.” schedule could be. It could be Sep- The move came after Willow Avenue Orange Avenue where the Roosevelt ers. Space heaters should be UL the meeting, Ms. Cronin advertised Ms. Cronin also wanted to make tember, December, we don’t know,” resident Kathy Gebler complained School was once erected. The town- approved and be at least three feet the first of two Restaurant Weeks to the public aware that several local she added, drawing sarcastic laugh- that she received $240 in tickets last ship plans to build a park there. away from combustibles. be held in 2014. The dates scheduled retailers in town have a policy of year. She said she has no driveway for the year’s first Restaurant Week remaining open later on Thursday and the public lot available on Center are February 17 to 28. nights, as do some of the national Street across from the post office also According to Ms. Cronin, 15 to 20 retailers. Ms. Cronin stated that she MS Council prohibits parking during snowstorms restaurants in town will offer a two- would conduct a survey to determine CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 so it can be plowed. course lunch for $10; a two-course how many businesses practice this The meeting concluded with the The council approved 15-minute dinner for $20 or a three-course din- and how late they stay open. council members and the mayor parking near the Garwood Family ner for $30 depending upon the res- The DWC’s next board of directors stating that during the recent snow- Center “Y” situated between Beech taurant. The promotion does not ex- meeting open to the public is sched- storms many members of the com- and Locust Avenues on East Street. It tend to Friday and Saturday nights of uled for Monday, February 24, at munity had contacted them to ex- also amended an ordinance to limit 7:30 p.m. The DWC office is located press their happiness with the snow fences on the side yards of corner lots at 105 Elm Street. For more informa- removal and sanding services pro- to an open fence (picket, split rail, tion on these topics and other events vided by Department of Public chain link) to no more than four feet in town, visit WestfieldToday.com. Works. high. WF Council CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the painting,” stated Mr. Arena. The council discussed the impact additional tennis courts could have on parking at Tamaques Park. Mr. Gildea reported that there is a proposal to add additional parking spots in another location in the park, which would alleviate parking congestion. In other news, the council approved the demolition of single-family dwell- ings located at 515 Kimball Avenue and 725 Willow Grove Road and a detached at 414 Washington Street. The next town council conference session is scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, at 7 p.m., at the munici- Dominic A. Lagano for The Westfield Leader ACTING MAYOR...Councilwoman Jo pal building located at 425 East Broad Street. The conference session will Ann Neylan leads the Westfield Coun- BACK IN TIME…Lisa Wilkins and Chuck Winch, above, will sing authentic Photo courtesy of Gavin I. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, January 30, 2014 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 55th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 05-2014 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS SP Council OKs Emergency Mgt. Equip. Purchase, Park Pavilion By FRED T. ROSSI event of a major emergency such as Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times installed at Brookside Park. a Superstorm Sandy-like weather Marturano Recreation Co. of Spring SCOTCH PLAINS — At its busi- event. Lake will supply the new structure, ness meeting on Tuesday, the town- The council was set to approve which will cost $46,272. The new ship council gave its approval to the purchase late last year but de- building will be similar in appear- two significant purchases. The gov- ferred action so that members could ance to the smaller pavilion at Scotch erning body approved the purchase receive a detailed briefing from Hills Country Club. Four members of $114,380 worth of equipment to Police Chief Brian Mahoney, who voted in favor of the purchase, but be used by emergency management also serves as the township’s emer- Councilwoman Colleen Gialanella personnel for a portable 911 sys- gency management coordinator. voted against it, saying she had hoped tem and video monitoring equip- The funds were approved a year for a more substantial building, given ment to be installed at the munici- ago as part of the 2013 capital that the park hosts the summer day pal building. Johnston G.P. of North budget. camp program, and wanted a struc- Arlington will supply the equip- The council also gave its backing ture more appealing in appearance. ment, which will be used to en- to the purchase of a 34-foot by 64- In other business at the council’s hance municipal capabilities in the foot A-frame open-air pavilion to be meeting, which lasted less than an hour and was free of the rancor and at- times chaotic nature seen at recent meetings, Councilman William Vastine proposed that the name of Scotch Hills Country Club be formally changed to Shady Rest Golf Course of Scotch Plains in an effort to reflect the historic significance of both the country club and the clubhouse and the roles they played in both local and African-American culture and history. He asked that the recreation Betsey Burgdorf for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times commission consider the proposal. Mr. ICE, ICE BABY...Parts of the creek which runs through Brookside Park in Scotch Plains is now frozen solid due to the Vastine also said a fund should be set extremely cold temperatures that have lasted most of January. up to erect a statue of John Shippen, the resident golf pro at Shady Rest in the early 20th century and the first American-born golfer to play in the Fanwood Council Discusses U.S. Open. Mr. Vastine said it would be “a great way of memorializing” both Shady Rest and Mr. Shippen. The council also gave its approval Police Merger, Recycling to a site plan presented to it by Toll NJ, By CATHERINE WATSON partments. She also indicated that out that without a willing partner, how- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Betsey Burgdorf for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the developer of townhomes at some details of the merger await reso- ever, the merger will be impossible, PROJECT UNDERWAY...Construction has begun on Fanwood Crossing II, the Shackamaxon Country Club. The FANWOOD — Fanwood Council lution at the state level. and advised the public to “stay tuned, newest mixed use (commercial and residential) building that will be inter- council’s affirmation means that Toll members Tuesday night reported on The council has not yet considered [the process] will probably get more connected with Fanwood Crossing and the parking lot and will include a NJ can now appear before the planning developments in various departments alternatives to the current proposal. interesting as it goes along.” pedestrian plaza and walkways. board for a hearing on its plan some- as the year begins. Inquiries from resi- Councilman Jack Molenaar pointed CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 time in the next few months. dent Michael Lewis also prompted Additionally, Councilman council commentary on Fanwood’s Scotch Plains-Fanwood BOE Llewellyn Jones informed residents push to join forces with the Scotch SP Planning Board Set For of a new emergency alert system that Plains Police Department, as well as the municipal government will uti- deliberations over the status of the Fan- Lauds SPFHS Soccer Teams lize. The “Code Red” system will re- wood Recycling Center. Master Plan Review By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL Varsity Boys had been in the Union place the existing First Alert system, Mayor Colleen Mahr told Mr. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times By FRED T. ROSSI ing his earlier tenure with the board, County finals for the past 16 years, he said, and residents wishing to re- Lewis that the council has reached “a Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times had been involved in the sale of the SCOTCH PLAINS — Four awards winning 14 titles. The team also had ceive e-mail and phone alerts from the level of frustration” in its discussions SCOTCH PLAINS — The plan- Shackamaxon Country Club and the and resolutions were given at the be- won the Union County title against police department during times of with Scotch Plains regarding a joint ning board on Monday chose a new parallel deal to develop a portion of ginning of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Elizabeth this past fall. In addition, weather or other emergencies can sign meeting structure for the proposed attorney and a new professional that property into townhomes. With Board of Education meeting held last members of the board of education up online at scotchplainspolice.org. merger of the two towns’ police de- planner for 2014 while retaining its a formal site plan application to Thursday evening, for the high school’s honored Head Coach Tom Breznitsky long-time engineering consultant. develop the property likely to come achievements in the varsity soccer pro- and Assistant Coach Joe Mortarulo for Phil Morin, who served as board before the planning board this year, grams. the boys’ accomplishments. County Applying For attorney from 2009 through 2012, Mrs. Coronato said Mr. Morin’s The 25-member Girls’ Varsity Soc- A third resolution was then read was chosen to serve again, with presence would be helpful. The vote cer Team was honored for its record of saluting sophomore James Murphy, planning board member Jeffrey to appoint Mr. Morin was 8 to 3, 20 wins, two losses and one tie this past who was named All-American by the Grants For Bridge Repairs Strauss — who led the search for with Mayor Kevin Glover, John Th- fall. In addition, the girls were recog- National Soccer Coaches Association. professional service providers — ompson and Geri Samuel voting nized for having won the Union County According to the resolution, James is By SONIA OWCHARIW incentive program was passed Thurs- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times saying that Mr. Morin “certainly no. Championship against Cranford at the fifth All-American from Scotch day. Under the Workforce Invest- knows what he’s doing” and “knows At its meeting on Monday, the Kean University back in October. It Plains-Fanwood High School and one ELIZABETH — The Union ment Act Youth Program, it will be the town well.” board appointed Victor Vinegra of also was noted that the girls’ team has of two sophomores in the nation to earn County Freeholders passed last awarded in the amount not to exceed Board Chairwoman Paulette Cranford-based Harbor Consultants played in the Union County finals for this title. It additionally was noted that Thursday two resolutions for $457,000 contracts from the county Coronato noted that Mr. Morin, dur- the past eight years, earning seven titles. James had been named Star-Ledger $1,000,000 grant applications for for a 12-month period from January CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Members of the board additionally Player of the Year. bridge repairs in Springfield and 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. acknowledged Head Coach Kevin Finally, a separate resolution was Plainfield. The program works year-round Ewing and Assistant Varsity Coach read in honor of Coach Breznitsky’s The first step is applying for the with youth programs that may in- Michelle Tobier. 650th career victory by defeating St. grant by the deadline of Friday, Feb- clude a paid summer work experi- The 24-member Varsity Boys’ Soc- Joseph’s High School in Metuchen in ruary 28. The grants would allow the ence for youth ages 16 to 21. The cer Team also was honored for its ac- October. The achievement makes him county to repair bridges at four agencies are Borough of complishments on the field. According one of only four coaches in the state of Netherwood Avenue over Green Roselle, Rahway Community Ac- to the resolution read, the team ended New Jersey to reach this milestone. Brook in Plainfield and Mountain tion Organization, Urban League of its season with 17 wins, five losses and According to the resolution, Coach Avenue Bridge in Springfield. Union County and Work Force Ad- one tie. In addition, it was noted that the CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 William Reyes, deputy county vantage. manager and Department of Eco- “Agencies are doing social media nomic Development director, sub- and training and these are year-round mitted the plan with the New Jersey programs,” Mr. Rivera said. Department of Transportation All youth ages 16 to 21 are eligible (NJDOT) for Fiscal Year 2014 Local as long as they meet the income cri- Bridges, Future Needs Program. teria for the poverty guidelines. “We found these bridges to be in The freeholders also approved a need of repair and were classified as resolution for a professional service in need of repair,” County Engineer contract with Funeral Services of Tom Mineo said. New Jersey in Hillside. The amount There is no set time frame, ac- is not to exceed $75,000 for the cording to Mr. Reyes, to hear back contract period of January 1, 2014 NEW HEIGHTS...The Union County College Woman's Volleyball Team are from the state and start repairs if the to December 31, 2014. The contract congratulated and presented a resolution by the county for winning the 2013 county receives the grants. There is is for the services of medical exam- Garden State Athletic Conference Championship. Pictured with the team are: no guarantee that the county will get iners regarding the county jail and Union County College President Margaret McMenamin, second from left; Head the grants. Runnells Specialized Hospital. Coach Ron Szotak, second from right; Freeholders Alexander Mirabella, left, Members of the public who at- Freeholder Chairman Christopher Linda Carter, fourth from right, and Christopher Hudak, right. tended Thursday’s meeting included Hudak congratulated Freeholder Summit Council President Robert J. Angel Estrada on being elected as PAGE INDEX Rubino. second vice-chairman of the North “We hope this is the year for top Jersey Transportation Planning Au- Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 14-15 zero-based strategy and get the county thority. Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-12 like Morris and Essex under 2 per- “It’s important for Union County Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 9-13 Betsey Burgdorf for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times WINTER WONDERLAND...Ducks who forgot to fly south for the winter enjoy cent (in tax levy increases),” he said. and our transportation projects in Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 13 the frigid water in Mindowaskin Park in Westfield on Tuesday. A resolution for a summer youth Union,” Freeholder Estrada said. Obituary ...... 13 A&E ...... 15-16

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APPLIANCE 70 Years in Westfield Elm Kitchen and Laundry Appliances, TV’s, Grills and A/C’s 908-233-0400 220 ELMER STREET Westfield, NJ 07090 Fanwood Supports ‘Wear Red Day’ to Fight Heart Disease FANWOOD – Mayor Colleen 2. Pain or discomfort in one or Mahr will light up Fanwood Bor- both arms, the back, neck, jaw or ough Hall in bright red on Friday, stomach. February 7, to support the Ameri- 3. Shortness of breath with or can Heart Association’s National without chest discomfort. Wear Red Day to raise awareness of 4. Other signs such as breaking women’s cardiac health. Heart dis- out in a cold sweat, nausea or ease remains the number one killer lightheadedness. of women in America and is often 5. As with men, women’s most preventable. Yet, only 20 percent of common heart attack symptom is women believe heart disease is their chest pain or discomfort. But greatest health threat. women are somewhat more likely “We want to empower women to than men to experience some of the Dominic A. Lagano for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times reduce their risk of heart attack,” other common symptoms, particu- DWC REORGANIZATION…The Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC) said Mayor Mahr. “Our borough larly shortness of breath, nausea/ held its first board of directors’ meeting of 2014 on Monday at which time hall will glow bright red on Febru- vomiting and back or jaw pain. appointments were announced. Pictured, left to right, are: DWC Chairman ary 7th as we spread the word that “If you have any of these signs, Dominick Verdic, Recording Secretary Lisa Bertone, DWC Executive Director women need to make their health a don’t wait before calling for help,” Sherry Cronin and Frank Isoldi, business operator. top priority, and that includes fight- said Ms. Buckridee. “Call 911 right ing cardiovascular disease.” away.” “Women need to be educated Fanwood Councilwoman Kathy about risk factors and the signs and Mitchell, a registered nurse, said DWC Holds Reorg.; Names symptoms of heart attack,” said women need to work just as hard as Photo courtesy of Gavin I. Handwerker Patty Buckridee, captain of the men to minimize their risk for heart SCORE...Goalie Benjamin Handwerker of Westfield and forward Hudson Gorski New Board Member of Scotch Plains, members of the NJ Devils Youth Hockey Club, read The Westfield Fanwood Rescue Squad and a heart attack. “Denial is a killer,” said Leader following a victory on January 17 at the JWK Winter Classic in Rhode Island. attack survivor. “As EMTs, we are Councilwoman Mitchell. “Once By DOMINIC A. LAGANO was appointed to a three-year term taught to look for specific symp- women accept they are at the same Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times as a business operator on the board toms in women, but that knowledge risk for heart disease as men, they WESTFIELD — The Downtown of directors at the town’s annual is available to everyone.” can make the appropriate lifestyle Westfield Corporation (DWC), reorganization meeting. The mayor The American Heart Association changes including stopping smok- management entity of the Special and town council appointed Frank. Fanwood Council identifies these heart attack signs ing, exercising and eating healthier. Improvement District (SID), held Although I know Frank through CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 common in women: Getting regular blood pressure and its first board of directors’ meeting Coldwell Banker and his interest in Councilman Daniel Levine heads council to redefine the avenue’s zones, 1. Uncomfortable pressure, cholesterol checks are also good of 2014 this past Monday evening. Bittersweet Designs, I look forward the committee to investigate recy- so that they more accurately match squeezing, fullness or pain in the preventative measures.” The meeting included the DWC’s to working with him more closely cling arrangements in Fanwood. He what the planning board would be likely center of the chest. It lasts more More information about women’s annual reorganization assembly in in the future.” told Mr. Lewis prior to an upcoming to approve. Accurate zoning encour- than a few minutes, or goes away cardiac health can be found at order to name the board’s officers During the promotions portion renewal of its lease, the Scotch ages developers to consider improve- and comes back. www.goredforwomen.org. for the new year. During the meet- of the meeting, Ms. Cronin adver- Plains-Fanwood Recycling Associa- ments by eliminating the risk factor of ing, it was determined by vote that tised the first of two Restaurant tion is working to resolve issues needless use-variance applications. all leadership positions would re- Weeks to be held in 2014. The dates related to its “internal corporate gov- Regarding the Consolidation Com- main the same from 2013. scheduled for the year’s first Res- ernance,” including “a matter re- mission, Councilman Molenaar ex- SP Planning Board Dominick Verdic remains the taurant Week are February 17 to 28. garding their current exemption sta- plained that only $5,000 has been CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 board’s chairman, with Alan De According to Ms. Cronin, 15 to tus with the IRS that needs to be raised so far, whereas at least $100,000 Rose retaining his position of vice- 20 restaurants in town will offer a clarified.” will be necessary to fund the study the to serve as planner. Mr. Strauss said also were named at Monday’s meet- chairman. Shawn Hanna remains two-course lunch for $10; a two- He also reported that for many rea- commission proposes. The State of Mr. Vinegra and his firm had experi- ing. Besides heading the master plan the board’s treasurer, with Lisa course dinner for $20 or a three- sons, including changing commodities New Jersey provided legislation that ence working in Union County and review committee, Mr. Doyle will Bertone retaining the recording sec- course dinner for $30 depending prices, the recycling center will no allowed the commission to form, but it the Raritan Valley corridor. The lead the architectural review and is- retary position. upon the restaurant. longer be able to return a profit in 2014. does not provide funding. The com- board voted 10 to 1 to make the sues and objectives committees. Mr. Sam Della Fera remains the The promotion does not extend A budget appropriation will be neces- mission must raise the outstanding appointment, with Mayor Glover Strauss, besides leading the person- Westfield Town Council liaison to to Friday and Saturday nights of sary to keep the center afloat. funds or forgo the study. voting no. nel committee, will serve as board the board, with Stephanie Walsh those two weeks. Because of the need to renew the In other news, Councilman Kevin Paul Ferriero of Ferriero Engi- liaison to the environmental com- serving as the mayor’s designee. A complete list of restaurants par- lease, and to include the recycling Boris noted that the recreation com- neering was unanimously reap- mission and head the site plan re- Robert Centrella will continue to ticipating in Restaurant Week is center in the borough’s upcoming mission meeting was in session. Al- pointed as the board’s engineering view committee. Michael Graziano serve as a resident member of the available for viewing on the DWC’s budget, the council has decided to though he could not attend both meet- consultant, a post he has held for will chair the rules and procedures board and James Gildea, town ad- website, located at put out a Request for Proposals, aim- ings, as they were occurring simulta- several years. Mr. Strauss praised committee and John Thompson will ministrator, also will continue to westfieldtoday.com. ing to encourage different organiza- neously, he outlined the agenda for the the “level of detail” that Mr. Ferriero head the subdivision review com- serve as a liaison to the town coun- “It is a very popular event that tions to submit cost-effective plans recreation meeting, which included re- brings to his work, adding that “he mittee. cil. draws people to eat out during those for maintaining the center. Council- viewing possible improvements to really knows the town.” The board’s next meeting is sched- Sherry Cronin, executive direc- two weeks and to perhaps try res- man Levine said he hopes and ex- LaGrande Park and Forest Road Park Later in the meeting, Vice-Chair- uled for Monday, February 10. tor of the DWC, announced that taurants that they may never have pects that the Scotch Plains-Fanwood tennis courts, as well as moving into the man Joseph Doyle briefly spoke Jaime Chaves’ term as a board mem- experienced in the past,” stated Ms. Recycling Association will be among planning phase on the skateboard park. about the upcoming work of the Reading is good for you! ber expired on December 31, 2013. Cronin. “We also have CoolVines those submitting proposals, and indi- He also pointed out that the ice skating board’s master plan review commit- Mr. Chaves held one of the two and The Liquor Basket offering cated that the council will consider rink is open. tee that will be examining and revis- business operator positions on the wine specials during Restaurant plans including curbside recycling, Councilman Tom Kranz gave his ing the township’s master plan that board since April 2008 and filled Week. Bakeries and dessert places center recycling, or some blend, with- first report as liaison for Health and must be submitted to state officials the unexpired term of David also offer specials to accompany out discrimination. Senior Citizens. He emphasized Na- by 2017. And Mrs. Coronato said Martone. He was reappointed by Restaurant Week.” Councilman Molenaar delivered the tional Wear Red Day on Sunday, Feb- she believes the board —despite, the mayor and council for a three- Ms. Cronin also wanted to make latest news from the planning board ruary 2. Fanwood will light borough perhaps, a less-than-full agenda of year term in 2010. the public aware that several local and from the Scotch Plains-Fanwood hall in red on that day, to promote heart applications this year — will be busy “Jaime was a great board mem- retailers in town have a policy of Consolidation Commission. He said health awareness. nonetheless due to the master plan ber and supporter of the DWC,” remaining open later on Thursday that the planning board continues to The next meeting of the borough review process. goleader.com/subscribe stated Ms. Cronin. “Even though nights, as do some of the national discuss zoning along South Avenue council will take place on Tuesday, Various committees and liaisons he was busy running his successful retailers. Ms. Cronin stated that she and is nearing a set of proposals for the February 4. Xocolatz restaurant, he often helped would conduct a survey to deter- with promotional events especially. mine how many businesses prac- Successful Appeal Can Lead I expect that he will continue to do tice this and how late they stay so, perhaps in one or more of our open. SP-F Board of Education committees.” The DWC’s next board of direc- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 To Lower Property Taxes Ms. Cronin stated that the board tors meeting open to the public is Breznitsky has been the head soccer to 5. Although the real estate market decade in our local community. Mr. will honor Mr. Chaves for his years scheduled for Monday, February coach for the boys since 1975 and his The special-education budget for the has rebounded, in many situations Foerst brings with him his experi- of service at the next DWC meet- 24, at 7:30 p.m. The DWC office is teams have earned 25 Watchung Con- district equaled $18,845,172 with your property value has not caught ence with local government and the ing. located at 105 Elm Street. For more ference Championships, 14 Union $981,000 coming from federal aid. up to your tax bill. As a taxpayer, municipal budget process. He has Ms. Cronin also announced that information on these topics and County Championships, 14 Group III It also was noted that children in you have the right to appeal your assisted hundreds of families in sav- Frank Isoldi would replace Mr. other events in town, visit Sectional Championships and seven special-education programs are not re- property tax assessment as a means ing thousands of dollars in property Chaves on the board. “Mr. Isoldi WestfieldToday.com. Group III Championships. It was noted quired to age out of their programs to reduce your real tax payments over that he was one of only seven coaches until they reach the age of 21. estate tax obliga- the last decade. in the nation to be an active coach and In addition, Warren McFall accepted tions. You should Save money. to have achieved the 650th winning the appointment as a substitute repre- understand that to Make the sale of mark. In his career, Coach Breznitsky sentative member of the board of edu- be successful in re- your home more at- has garnered 653 wins, 156 losses and cation on the Union County Educa- ducing your tax bill, tractive. Reduce the 56 ties. tional Services Commission’s Repre- you must prove that long-term expenses In other business, Board Secretary sentative Assembly. At the last board your home’s as- associated with your and Business Administrator Deborah of education meeting, Mr. McFall ex- sessed value is le- home. Make it more Saridaki gave a brief presentation re- pressed an interest in attending the gally “unreason- affordable to stay in garding the special-education budget meetings if Board President Trip able.” With a suc- your house. All with for the upcoming school year. Whitehouse was not available to at- cessful tax appeal, lowered taxes. According to her presentation there tend. your lowered tax as- Tax appeals must are a total of 735 special-education Douglas Layne accepted the appoint- sessment will be set be filed by April 1. students for the 2013-2014 school year. ment to serve as a delegate to the New for the three years For more informa- She noted that 627 are placed within Jersey School Boards Association in which can amount tion about tax ap- the district and that 108 were placed out Trenton. During the last board of edu- to a considerable peals, visit of the district, noting that these students cation meeting, the appointment was amount of savings. www.spectorfoerst.com made up 13.51 percent of the entire tabled as Mr. Layne was not in atten- The best way to suc- and complete the school population of 5,444. dance and did hold the position last ceed in appealing James M. Foerst complimentary as- Overall she stated that the special- year. It was noted that the position your taxes is to sessment form to see education portion of the budget did requires a substantial commitment, as present your claim to the courts if you can save money on your taxes have an increase of 3.53 percent, not- all of the meetings are held on Satur- through expert tax and legal advisors or get started with a free consultation ing that federal aid to the district be- days in Trenton. with local knowledge. by calling our experts at (908) 322- comes smaller every year. She stated The next board of education meeting James M. Foerst is the principal of 4886. 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Page 2 Thursday, January 30, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION RVSA to Pursue Clean Christie Lets Bills Expire Energy Loans At End of Leg. Session By WAYNE BAKER about $300,000 annually. This means TRENTON – Governor Chris Christie A-1570/S-2273 – Requires fire sup- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a four- to five-year payoff period. last week took no action on the following pression systems in new single and two RAHWAY — The Rahway Valley In other business, the board ap- bills legislation from the 215th Legisla- family homes proved spending $40,000 to have tive Session, thus letting them expire. A-1588/S-2081 – Requires DCA to Sewerage Authority (RVSA) Board S-64/A-2574 – Establishes measures establish procedures for inspection and of Commissioners announced at its CDM Smith, an engineering firm, prepare specifications and documen- to deter steroid use among students. abatement of mold hazards in residential January 16 meeting that it is pursuing S-134/A-2527 - Establishes the Office buildings and school facilities, certifica- state subsidized loans to clean di- tation to comply with a Monday, of Dropout Prevention and Reengagement tion programs for mold inspectors and gester gas in order to be able to better March 3, 2014 deadline for a New of Out-of-School Youth in DOE, and the mold hazard abatement workers. use it and reduce electric costs. Also, Jersey Department of Environmental Student Dropout Prevention Task Force. A-2172/S-1464 – Requires certain health the work on encouraging towns to Protection (NJDEP)/New Jersey En- S-162/ACS for A-1269, 4507 – Pro- care facilities to offer, and health care work- reduce stormwater inflows to the sys- vironmental Infrastructure Trust vides loan redemption for certain physi- ers to receive, annual influenza vaccination. tem is progressing. (NJEIT) loan and grant program. cians who work in State four years. A-2658/S-2578 – “Common Interest In his statement to the board, Den- SCS for S-436/A-468 – Expands DNA Community Manager Licensing Act.” According to officials, RVSA is database to include samples from disor- A-2888/SCS for S-2733 – Creates planning on applying to the state for a nis Estis of Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith BOOKER VISITS VISITS...Union County Freeholders Vernell Wright and and Davis, the authority’s general Mohamed Jalloh, second from right, joined U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.). derly persons who are fingerprinted and Office of Clean Energy in BPU; A-3061/ loan in order to improve its cleaning of second from left; U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-12th) and Assemblyman Jerry Green permits law enforcement officers to col- S-2576 – Exempts certain persons from digester gas, avoid flaring off the meth- counsel, said that he is preparing a lect certain biological samples. HVACR licensing requirement; clarifies model ordinance based on Waldwick, (D-22nd, Plainfield) talk with jobless residents about the impact of the stalled ane produced and reduce its electric federal unemployment insurance extension during a roundtable discussion at the S-831/A-2852 – Establishes notifica- definition of heating, ventilating, air con- costs. The authority has run into prob- N.J.’s to reduce stormwater inflows Union County One Stop Career Center in Plainfield. tion, signage, and monitoring requirements ditioning, and refrigeration. lems using digester gas in its dual-fuel into the sewerage system. RVSA will related to combined sewer overflows. A-3103/SCS for S-2732 – Provides boiler. The digester gas, which is a encourage member municipalities to S-1209/A-3336 – Permits New Jersey for priority consideration, by DCA, DEP, byproduct of sewage treatment, con- adopt the ordinance. Mr. Estis has Holt: ‘Mass Surveillance Of boat manufacturers to qualify for EDA DOT, and municipalities, of permit ap- asked the board to consider incen- loans for renewable energy technology, plications for green building projects. tains high levels of siloxanes and hy- equipment, or systems ACS for A-3289/S-2710 – “The New drogen sulfide. The dirty gas has tives for the member municipalities to adopt and act on the ordinance. Americans Must End’ S-1226/A-1260– Regulates teen nights Jersey Social Innovation Act”; estab- caused maintenance issues in the dual- by requiring security provided by police lishes social innovation loan pilot pro- fuel boiler, and this has forced the The board also made a modifica- WASHIGTON, D.C.– Rep. Rush In December 2013, the White officers, prohibiting persons under age 15 gram and study commission within EDA; authority to burn the digester gas in its tion to the proposed 2014 budget to Holt (D-12th), the former chairman House’s Review Group on Intelli- from attending, and disqualifying regis- A-3303/SCS for S-2220 – Prohibits ani- less efficient backup boiler. account for greater spending in 2013. of the House Select Intelligence Over- gence and Communications Tech- tered sex offenders from employment mal cruelty violators from owning do- Additionally, as has been men- Also, it allocated $95,000 for pay- sight Panel who coauthored legisla- nologies stated in its report that “…as S-1598/A-1097 – Permits attending ad- mestic companion animals and from tioned previously, clean gas is needed ment of the Passaic River (NJDEP tion in 2004 and 2007 that estab- a general rule and without senior vanced practice nurse to determine cause of working at animal-related enterprise; in the co-generation system to avoid versus Occidental Chemical, et al.) lished the congressionally-chartered policy review, the government should death and execute death certification of designated as “Moose’s Law;” A-3323, settlement. Much of this money is patient if nurse is patient’s primary caregiver. 3324/S-2499 – Requires each State contaminating the catalysts, the in- Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight not be permitted to collect and store S-1682/A-1336 – Permits registered vot- agency to review permits issued by the dustrial equivalent of a car’s catalytic expected to be borne by insurance Board (PCLOB), issued the follow- mass, undigested, non-public per- companies, but the allocation was ers to receive mail-in ballots automatically agency and make necessary changes to converter. If the gas is adequately ing statement on the release of the sonal information about U.S. person for all elections under certain conditions. expedite and facilitate permitting. cleaned, the digester gas can be needed to ensure timely payment. PCLOB report on the National Secu- for the purpose of enabling future CC SCS for S-2143/ACS – Estab- A-3359/SCS for S-2604, 3009 – Con- burned in the co-generation system. The lawsuit involved contamination rity Agency (NSA)’s domestic sur- queries and data-mining for foreign lishes State Transportation Infrastructure cerns registration of contractors and sets Currently, the facility produces of the Passaic River. According to veillance programs: intelligence purposes.” Bank and Energy Bank within New Jer- criteria for responsible bidders in public work. about $400,000 worth of digester gas media reports, a preliminary settle- “Now a congressionally-chartered Also in December 2013, Judge sey Environmental Infrastructure Trust A-3559/S-2418 – Requires training pro- annually. Unfortunately, about half ment with over 250 third-party de- panel, a White House panel, and a Richard J. Leon of Federal District S-2241/A-3409 – Prohibits Medicaid gram for school bus drivers and aides on of it must be flared off, the equivalent fendants included more than 70 mu- federal judge all agree: Mass surveil- Court for the District of Columbia, managed care organizations from reduc- interacting with students with special needs. of throwing it away, because it can- nicipalities and public authorities, in- lance of Americans must end,” Mr. issued an order finding that the NSA’s ing certain provider reimbursement rates A-3686/S-2527 – Permits two or more cluding the RVSA. without approval from DHS candidates for school board member to not be stored effectively. Most of the Holt said. “These programs are un- mass surveillance programs are un- S-2318/A-3390 – Requires newborn circulate petitions jointly and be brack- flaring off occurs during summer constitutional and demonstrably in- constitutional. “I cannot imagine a infant screening for tongue tie; S-2393/A- eted together on ballot for same term. months when the authority’s need for N.J. to Study Monitors effective. We must not live in a soci- more ‘indiscriminate’ and ‘arbitrary’ 3596– Excludes certain conveyances of graves, A-3691/S-3098 – Requires school heat is minimal. ety in which the government treats invasion than this systematic and crypts and niches from 15 percent fee charged buildings to be equipped with emergency The authority believes that once the In Dom. Violence Cases Americans as suspects first and citi- high-tech collection and retention of by cemetery company. light and panic alarm linked to local law additional gas cleaning capacity is in TRENTON – Legislation that calls zens second.” personal data on virtually every single S-2602/A-3893 – Repeals law provid- enforcement A-3694/S-3131 – Grants place and the co-generation plant has for the state Attorney General to con- The new report from the PCLOB citizen for purposes of querying and ing CAFRA permit exemption for certain immunity from liability for certain pro- all necessary permits, an additional duct an evaluation of the availability of determined, “The Section 215 bulk analyzing it without prior judicial grading or excavation of dune. fessional services rendered during emer- S-2702/A-4073 – Sets forth certain gencies under certain circumstances. $100,000 to $200,000 can be saved technology needed to create and imple- telephone records program lacks a approval,” he wrote. “Surely, such a standards to be followed by law enforce- A-3783/S-3086 – Concerns disclo- yearly through energy management ment a system to electronically monitor viable legal foundation under Sec- program infringes on ‘that degree of ment agencies and fire departments when sure and reimbursement procedures of strategies called peak shaving and load defendants charged with or convicted of tion 215, implicates constitutional privacy’ that the founders enshrined utilizing drones S-2976/A-4394 – Pro- board of education and municipal em- curtailment. These would permit domestic violence has been signed by concerns under the First and Fourth in the Fourth Amendment.” vides standards for, and requires registra- ployee health care benefit contract. RVSA to keep its electric costs down Governor Chris Christie.The bill, A- Amendments, raises serious threats Mr. Holt has introduced the Sur- tion of, home elevation contractors. A-3898/S-2632 – Authorizes municipali- by producing its own power when 321/S-2910 was inspired by the tragic to privacy and civil liberties as a veillance State Repeal Act, H.R. 2818, S-3055/A-4517 – Authorizes AOC to ties to finance water conservation, storm during summers, when electric rates death of Letizia “Lisa” Zindell, 30, of policy matter, and has shown only which would repeal the laws that the assess, collect, and pay service charges and shelter construction, and flood and hurricane are at their highest and power compa- Toms River, who was killed in 2009 limited value. As a result, the board White House has cited as providing costs of electronic payment of fees and other resistance projects; A-4193/S-2860 – Re- nies sometimes offer incentives to in- by her ex-fiancé who had been re- recommends that the government end legal authority for the NSA’s mass obligations owed courts; prohibits defen- quires certain police vehicles to be equipped dants from using debit cards for bail and with cameras; A-4508/S-3083 – Modifies dustrial users to reduce their demand. leased from jail the day before despite the program.” domestic surveillance programs. penalty payments for certain crimes. certain fees charged by, and requirements Preliminary estimates put the cost violating a restraining order several S-3058/A-4494 – Permits real estate imposed on, check casher licensees. of the additional gas cleaning capac- times. Sweeney Comments on Governor’s Vetoes licensees to prepare broker price opinions ity in the $1 to $1.5 million range. 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The fact that these bills fell by A-765/S-1220 – Requires registered quali- to establish a more inclusive system for vious legislative session:: the wayside only lends credence to the fying patient’s authorized use of medical. trauma care in the state has been signed “I was surprised and somewhat idea that the administration has not A-1214/S-1623 – Establishes pilot pro- into law. New Jersey has had “exclu- Lisa M. Black, LLC shocked that the Governor vetoed so been fast enough to act on the con- gram to utilize value-based benefit design sive” trauma system, with trauma pa- 223 Elmer Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 many bills. 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Bramnick Announces GOP Caucus Leadership Cranford Committee Discusses Hiking Peyton's TRENTON — Assembly Minority Peek at the Week Leader Jon Bramnick (R-21st, Pool Fees, New Police Department SUVs Wesatfield) has announced the cau- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE ceived a Municipal Aid 2011 Transit Mr. Wall also asked to get a count of In Politics cus’ leadership for the 216th legisla- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tive session. Village Program grant in the amount the open permits in the township. “We By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times “These top leaders represent a vast CRANFORD - At the Cranford of $500,000 and the township is to are sending out 10 violations per array of experience and diversity,” Township Committee’s workshop bond for the remainder of the cost for week,” Mr. Wall said. “We are target- Bramnick Not Running ary 24) news raises serious questions Asm. Bramnick said. “We are fortu- meeting on Monday, the governing the project. The total cost of the im- ing items that are more substantial, For United States Senate about the efficiency with which the nate to have talented representatives body discussed raising pool fees, re- provements is estimated at $813,000. additions, things of that nature, where Assembly Minority Leader Jon Christie administration has managed from all parts of the state lead the ceived an update on the zoning board’s The plan is to make the area safer they should have been closed out,” Bramnick (R-21st, Westfield) has an- this important program. The people of Republican caucus.” master plan and heard a proposal from for pedestrians and provide better traf- Mr. Wall said. nounced that he will not be a candidate New Jersey deserve a full explanation The list is as follows: the police regarding the purchase of fic flow of NJ Transit buses. There Additionally, Mr. Wall asked to paint for the United States Senate this year. about the lack of transparency of the Republican Leader Jon Bramnick new SUVs for the department. will be a turnaround area for the buses, the upstairs hallway below the chair The Senate seat of Cory Booker, who recovery grant programs and how this – District 21; Conference Leader Dave Steve Robertazzi, operations man- added fencing by the crosswalk areas rail where there are scuff marks. won a special in October to fill the seat much needed funding has been distrib- Rible – District 30; Republican Whip ager for the township pool and fitness and new curbing and pavement, as In an effort to expedite movement following the death of Senator Frank uted.” Scott Rumana – District 40; Deputy center, asked the township committee well as lighting. in abandoned properties, Mr. Wall is Launtenberg, is on the ballot. Sen. Cuccinelli Says Christie Should Conference Leader Mary Pat Angelini to vote to raise pool fees for 2014. He Mr. Marsden said the state Depart- beginning to call owners of properties Booker was elected to fill the remain- Quit as Head of RGA – District 11; Republican Budget said pool fees have not been raised ment of Transportation has been hold- who have yet to move forward. He ing year of the term. This year’s elec- Former Virginia attorney general Ken Officer Declan O’Scanlon – District since 2011. He asked to raise the fees ing up the start of construction be- said he spoke to the owner of Swan tion is for a full six-year term. Cuccinelli has called on Governor Chris 13; Deputy Republican Leader An- $25 across the board, except for se- cause it is asking for more detailed Cleaners on North Avenue and told “After thoroughly considering the Christie to resign as chairman of the thony Bucco – District 25; Deputy niors, who would see a $15 increase. plans and documents than what was him that, “Their current status is not opportunity to run for United States Republican Governors Association fol- Republican Leader Amy Handlin – A majority of the members are sum- submitted. acceptable to the residents of Senate in 2014, I have decided to re- lowing the Bridgegate and Sandy aid District 13; Deputy Republican mer members only, of which about The elevation of the river has been Cranford.” main focused on my role as Assembly probes of the Christie administration, Leader Dave Wolfe – District 10; 1,800 are residents and 700 are non- lowered in preparation for the desilting Mr. Wall also is working to make Republican Leader. I appreciate the according to media reports. Deputy Republican Leader Nancy F. residents. of the Rahway River. The committee enhancements to the website. support and enthusiasm offered to me “He does not serve the goals of that Muñoz – District 21; Parliamentar- Robert Hudak, zoning officer, gave urged residents to not go on the ice, Mayor Andis Kalnins said he will by countless party leaders, elected offi- organization by staying as chairman,’’ ian Michael Patrick Carroll – District an update on the codification of the warning it is unstable and dangerous attend the Mayors Council Rahway cials, and devoted volunteers across said Mr. Cuccinelli, who ran unsuc- 25; Appropriations Officer John Master Plan, and said he expects to as it is hollow underneath. The River Watershed Flood Control meet- New Jersey,” Mr. Bramnick said. “I cessfully for Virginia governor last DiMaio – District 23; Assistant Re- have a redline version of the code and desilting should not take more than a ing on Thursday, February 6. He said look forward to continuing to work year. Mr. Cuccinelli made the com- publican Leader Caroline Casagrande plan to the committee within two month, and must be complete by Sat- he expects the Army Corps of Engi- with Governor (Chris Christie) and the ments on CNN’s Crossfire. “From the – District 11; Assistant Republican weeks. urday, March 15, for the restocking of neers study to be submitted in a few dedicated members of the Assembly perspective of setting aside this as an Whip Erik Peterson – District 23; Police Chief Eric Mason and Lieu- trout to the river. days. Republican caucus to advocate for the issue in other races, it makes sense for Assistant Republican Whip Jack tenant Edward Davenport presented Union County College (UCC), on He said he met with lobbyists on hardworking taxpayers of our state.” him to step aside,” Mr. Cuccinelli said. Ciattarelli – District 16; and Policy to the committee the police Gallows Hill Road, is planning to getting funding and the “time frames Pascrell, Pallone React to State’s “That doesn’t mean any of the charges Co-Chairs Brian Rumpf – District 9 department’s proposal to add new construct a lacrosse and soccer field are disheartening.” Should the Army Termination of Sandy Contract political or otherwise are substantive and DiAnne Gove – District 9. police vehicles to its fleet. The traffic near where the tennis courts are. Mr. Corps give the green light, construc- U.S. Reps. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-9TH) or not, it doesn’t matter. Perception is division of the police department em- Marsden confirmed that large trees tion would begin in 2016 and, “there and Frank Pallone (D-6th) released the reality. Dems Make Committee ploys a two-year cycle on the pur- are coming down. Commissioner are still steps we need to take before following statement regarding reports In response, Christie senior adviser chase of its frontline police cars. Ev- Thomas Hannen, Jr. asked to make Army Corps would start,” Mayor that the State of New Jersey canceled Mike DuHaime said that Mr. Chair Changes ery two years it purchases six vehicles UCC aware of the township ordi- Kalnins said. its contract with Hammerman & Gainer Cuccinelli’s comments are “disap- TRENTON — Assemblywoman and trades in six of its older models for nance that requires a three-to-one re- Congressman Leonard Lance told Inc. (HGI), a Louisiana firm hired to pointing, given the RGA was by far Sheila Oliver (D-34th, East Orange), new vehicles. This year, the depart- placement of trees that are removed. the mayor that the township is to manage that state’s nearly $1-billion the largest single donor to his losing who served for four years as speaker, ment is asking to purchase SUVs- Mr. Marsden said UCC is doing a receive another $117,000 to finish Hurricane Sandy housing recovery pro- campaign, giving more than $8 mil- will sit on the Commerce & Eco- Ford Utility Police Interceptor - known stormwater retention basin. work on the Corps’ study. grams: lion — a significant portion of which nomic Development and Transporta- as the Ford Explorer - as opposed to “It drains into the Gallows Hill Commissioner Mary O’Connor “It’s simply unacceptable that it took was raised by Governor Christie,” ABC tion committees but will not have a sedans. The cost would exceed the Brook,” resident Barbara Krause said proposed developing a subcommit- seven weeks for us to learn that the News reported. leadership position on either, The Star line item budget by $4,225, Lt. Dav- of Gallows Hill Road. “It is so water- tee composed of two representatives contract with the firm handling the Mr. DuHaime said Gov. Christie “has Ledger has reported. enport said. The budgeted amount is logged there and it is the lowest point,” of Centennial Village, two from the largest Sandy recovery program had received strong, positive feedback from Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto about $68,000. she said of the spot where the field is Downtown Business and Economic been terminated. The manner in which his fellow governors and RGA donors (D-32nd, Secaucus) has replaced her The department in 2012 switched to go. Development Office and two from this information has come to light is alike and will remain RGA chairman.” as speaker. Assemblyman Gary to the Dodge Charger after the Ford Mr. Hannen also asked if UCC is the Chamber of Commerce to talk concerning and Governor Christie’s Democratic National Committe Schear (D-36th, Passaic) will chair Crown Victoria had been discontin- planning on putting down astro-turf about different initiatives within the administration must come forward and Communications Director: Mo budget committee. Assemblyman ued in 2011. or grass. Mr. Marsden said he was not groups to see if there are any cross explain why HGI was terminated and Elleithee responded, “After the Vir- John McKeon (D-27th, West Orange) The Charger has had brake and ro- sure. purposes and ways to help each other put forth a plan to execute the RREM ginia gubernatorial nominee called on will head the judiciary committee. tor problems, Lt. Davenport reported. Mrs. Krause also said there is a out. program moving forward. Chris Christie to step down as RGA Assemblyman Ralph Caputo (D- He said the SUV has a fuel effi- problem with NJ Transit trains being Commissioner Robert D’Ambola “We fought alongside our colleagues chair last [week], how did Team Christie 28th, Belleville) will chair the Tour- ciency rating that is 16, where the lined up and parked in Cranford. She said the Department of Public Works in Congress to secure these Sandy re- react? They expressed disappointment ism and Gaming Committee while Charger was 18, and the Crown said doors on the parked trains are (DPW) salted roads for four hours on covery funds in the face of tremendous because Chris Christie raised so much Assemblyman Reed Gusciora (D- Victoria was 16. The Interceptor uses being left open and was told by the January 25. The DPW also poured opposition from the Tea Party and we money for Cuccinelli. The message? 15th, Trenton) will lead the Regula- “32 percent less fuel than the Crown owner of Il Gabbiano that kids were four tons of asphalt on West Holly won’t stand for any more excuses as to ‘We’re disappointed because we tory Oversight committee. Assem- Vic when idling,” Lt. Davenport said. congregating there in the trains. She Street for potholes, he said. why so many New Jerseyans are still thought we bought your loyalty.’ I blyman Craig Coughlin (D-19th, More than half of the towns in Union also asked about when the World War Mr. D’Ambola asked people to not waiting for much needed help. We have should be shocked. But after all we’ve Woodbridge) will head the Financial County have switched to the Intercep- I flagpole’s marble base will be re- park on the street when a snowstorm is both heard numerous accounts from see from Christie and his team the past Institutions and Insurance Commit- tor, Lt. Davenport said. He said the paired and when the missing tops of coming to make way for plows to get constituents that critical storm aid has few weeks, this is exactly the reaction tee with Bob Andrzejczak (D-1st, Interceptor would provide much more some historic lamps will be replaced. through. been slow to come, and today’s (Janu- we’ve come to expect.” Cape May) leading the Agriculture needed space for the 15 pieces of In other news, Township Adminis- and Natural Resources Committee. equipment needed for each police car. trator Terrance Wall asked to move Richard Marsden, township engi- the construction office that is down- neer, gave an update on the pedestrian stairs to the main level where there is See it all on the Web! improvements plan for the North Av- an empty office. “The construction enue Plaza, located in front of the train office is split up - part upstairs, part GOOD SWEAT. BAD SWEAT. www.goleader.com station and at the light there leading downstairs. 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Diction Deception Members of: Overlooks A Watergate Nightmare Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce I read with concern your editorial Certainly, there were episodes of with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association in your January 23 edition which grandstanding in Watergate that el- rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey urges a limit on the inquiry into evated the careers of certain politi- sharp enough to discern this deception of Bridgegate to an investigation by the cians who enjoyed “their moment in diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 U.S. Attorney. 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By contrast, a legislative like Watergate, with the resignation inquiry, as the New Jersey Legisla- of the executive, and the abuses of Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER 1. Castrametation – Marking or laying Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo ture is undertaking, determines power do appear to be hauntingly whether laws are necessary to pro- similar, with the New Jersey abuses out of a military camp COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION 2. Carse – Low, fertile land, adjacent to Betsey Burgdorf Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly hibit such conduct in the future, in- perhaps being on a smaller scale. The a river EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS cluding the enactment of criminal same questions should be asked: what 3. Acrobates – Australian flying mar- laws. Watergate provided an excel- did he know and when did he know supial lent example for the need of investi- it? 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Lacking adequate mental power 2. The toadfish In this space on February 19, 2009 we questioned Zimmer’s allegations. ObamaCare Numbers of Government 3. Pertaining to the maple family of President Obama’s appointment of Paul Fishman as With these two investigations becoming national trees United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey news, we believe a federal prosecutor — Mr. Fishman 4. Saturated; soaked Don’t Agree With News Reports CARABAO because he had represented Carla Katz, then presi- — is best suited to conduct this investigation, not the Editor’s Note: This letter was sent 54 years old make up those that are 1. Relating to pigs; swine dent of the Communication Workers of America and State Legislature or politicians in Washington, D.C. to Congressman Holt and copied to the ones that utilize significant health 2. A rabbit or hare girlfriend of then Governor Jon Corzine. The Assembly Transportation Committee probe is the newspaper. care services and potentially cost 3. A Philippine water buffalo ***** more money. 4. A slaughterhouse for animals We questioned why a defense attorney was being headed by Assemblyman John Wisnewski, the former PANDIT proposed for the position of federal prosecutor, chair of the state’s Democratic Committee. Is his Congressman Holt: It was nice talk- Presently the young that are needed ing to you on January 11 and for to pay for the health care reform are 1. An uproar; clamor particularly one with ties to Ms. Katz’s and Mr. intent to be unbiased or just to destroy the Governor 2. One who endures great pain or suf- visiting our town of Scotch Plains. As not signing up in large numbers. Then fering Corzine’s affairs. and any chance he has for competing with Hillary for I remember you mentioned that 8 to make matters worse, some 79 per- 3. A type of short whip U.S. attorney now for five years, Mr. Fishman President? million people have obtained insur- cent are getting a subsidy paid by the 4. In India, a scholar or learned man currently is conducting an investigation into whether The Port Authority and Bergen County Prosecutor’s ance through ObamaCare. However, taxpayers. Also as indicated on Ya- any federal laws were broken by members of Gov- Office also are launching their own probes. The in accordance with a Bloomberg hoo, many of the people, who think Letters to Businessweek report on January 13, that they have signed up, never com- ernor Chris Christie’s administration in relation to State Senate joined the Assembly this week in a joint they have indicated far fewer num- pleted the sign up procedure in part the Editor the closing of lanes in Fort Lee to the George investigation. bers. because the Healthcare.gov web site Washington Bridge. The Governor fired his deputy We hope Mr. Fishman will let the facts decide this In fact it was reported that 2.1 did not provide a link to pay for the Restore Emergency chief of staff, Bridget Anne Kelly, and pulled his investigation, and not let his boss at the White House million Americans (recently updated coverage. Unemployment Benefits appointment of Bill Stepien, his former campaign or state Democrats influence his report. to 3 million) have selected private This makes the 2.1 million sign health plans through healthcare.gov. ups questionable and the 8 million This past week, Congress took a manager, to be the new chairman of the New Jersey Are Democrats only looking to impeach the Gov- There are another 1.6 million who you quoted as a miss-statement at its step backward when we failed to ex- Republican Committee over this scandal. Two oth- ernor? After all, they just hired Reid Schar. a former joined Medicaid, which is fully best. tend unemployment benefits before ers quit their positions with the Port Authority of assistant U.S. attorney who prosecuted former Illi- funded by the taxpayers and appar- I look forward to your comment on leaving Washington for recess. New York and New Jersey over Bridgegate. nois Governor Rod Blagojevich for trying to sell the ently includes those that would have these two news articles and your state- For the 1.6 million unemployed We believe as a federal prosecutor, it is Mr. President’s former U. S. senate seat to the highest signed up anyway for Medicaid. ment during our meeting on January Americans who have lost their ben- In addition, some for those that 11. efits since December – including more Fishman’s job to conduct a thorough investigation bidder. have signed up so far that being 33 Albert Muller than 90,000 in New Jersey – who are into the Fort Lee controversy as well as that of Who’s running the state now and who’s doing the percent who are 55 to 64 years old Scotch Plains struggling to support themselves and, charges by Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer that the people’s business? and some 22 percent which are 45 to in many cases, their families while administration had cut Sandy relief funds to her city In 2009 after our editorial was published regard- they look for work, that’s unaccept- over her lack of support for a development supported ing Mr. Fishman, several attorneys wrote and came able. In fact, Congress has never be- Objective Clinical Studies Should fore failed to extend emergency un- by the Christie administration. The city has received to his defense, citing his qualifications and charac- employment benefits when the long- $70 million in funds, and received $142,000 in state- ter. We hope they are right. Compare Marijuana Against Alcohol term jobless rate was as high as it is federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) New Jersey needs him to get the right job done To Governor Christie: Persian and families be silently present in the today. funds. The administration has denied Mayor rightly. Medical Approaches to Marijuana gallery. After the legislators are post- That’s why I’m pledging to keep Legalization, bonged sober they, having consid- fighting to restore this essential safety What’s behind this steamrolling ered their bongs deliberations, will net program. Ground Hog Day Scandals, ChuckGate momentum to dramatically increase be more experienced about the sub- Will you join me? Add your name the availability of marijuana? In large ject matter and, like the Persians, Our investigative committee with the help of wikipedia beaver is Punxsutawney Phil. Even Bill Murray whole- to join the fight, and share your story part, it’s because we have entered the better able to legislate. Governor, to help show why our families, small conducted an independent, non-partisan review of heartedly agrees, but is it not a scandal that most of the era of post-modernism which is, when what better way is there to confront businesses and communities need the Ground Hog Day. There have been many whistle-pig 1993 movie, Groundhog Day, was filmed in Illinois, not exposed, simply a form of nihilism reality? extension of unemployment insur- pretenders to the throne and the celebration is not Pennsylvania? Perhaps not a hullabaloo, Phil has been that was prevalent during late 19th Now to the obligatory medical ance. without its “ChuckGate” scandals. snarling traffic in the region every February 2 for decades century Russia. And you know what approach: Though it’s of critical Join the campaign to fight for re- Our Canadian friends were the center of the infamous (officially since 1887) when as many as 40,000 visitors happened there. Bottom line, it’s an importance to standardize the chemi- newed unemployment insurance ben- 1999 scandal involving their own 22-year-old Wiarton pack the small town. ‘anything goes’ philosophy. It’s pro- cal composition of marijuana, there efits – add your name now. Willie. Residents of Bruce County found that their Mar- “On February 2nd, Phil comes out of his burrow on mulgated in universities, effectively are insufficient clinical data that ac- The painful experiences I’ve heard mot had passed away two days before the February 2 Gobbler’s Knob, in front of thousands of faithful follow- supported by media and now accepted curately predict what it does to our about from New Jerseyans in need as apolitically popular tool. It’s inter- minds and bodies. What is sorely since benefits expired in December celebration. Event organizers, coureur de bois, presented ers from all over the world, to predict the weather for the esting to note that the leaders in this needed is at least one solid objective Willie in a coffin dressed in a tuxedo with a carrot between rest of the winter. According to legend, if Punxsutawney are deeply moving. I am traveling to marijuana crusade are two strange clinical standard, which most New every region of New Jersey to hear his paws. Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of bed fellows - liberals and libertarians Jersey citizens could understand. from citizens just like you struggling “A scandal ensued when it became known that the real winter weather. If he does not see his shadow, there will - both syllogisms abusers. Most con- And that standard is alcohol. There to get by without unemployment in- Willie had in fact decomposed, and the body in the coffin be an early spring.” (groundhog.org). servatives are still trying to hold the are reams of clinical data on the surance. was that of an older, stuffed groundhog.” Promoters say Phil has been correct in his predictions line. There was one outstanding ex- scientific, medical and social im- Yesterday (January 24th), I met Closer by, Staten Island Chuck (Charles G. Hogg) as much as 80 percent of the time. Naysayers contend Phil ception - the late William F. Buckley, pact of alcohol both on individuals Gerri from Hunterdon County, New became prominent in 2009. Chuck didn’t get along with has been correct 34 percent — the statistical expectation. Jr. and society. Jersey, who spoke about her struggle New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. He bit the mayor Well, it’s cold here in Westfield and we yearn for Phil Way back, when many had not yet It makes compelling sense to con- to support herself as she looks for during his visit to the zoo. The annual visits by the mayor not to see his shadow. Regardless of the odds, our sure seen the light of life, I dined with Mr. duct a series of objective clinical work. Gerri lost her job last May. She Buckley in Manhattan over happy studies at New Jersey medical insti- is taking classes to become manage- have since withered away. sign of spring comes when Canada Geese fly into the area Italian food and stimulating spirits. tutions comparing marijuana against There’s little dispute, though, that the premier land- and nest at Mindowaskin Park. ment certified to start a new chapter Our conversation was lively, to put it alcohol on the mental and physical in her career, but in the meantime, mildly. Suddenly, out of the blue, he impact on individuals including their she needs the unemployment insur- asked me what I thought about the lives. For example, what are their ance owed to her as someone who has legalization of marijuana. I replied effects on driving performance and been paying into the system for her that I could only make that judgment cognitive function, among others? whole life. after clinical studies objectively What should we do if, for example, New Jerseyans like Gerri need to evaluated its impact on both mind the studies show that marijuana in- support their families while they find and body. He remained silent. About take results in significantly inferior work, but Congress has failed her and 20 years later, he surprisingly sup- driving and brain performance com- 90,000 other residents of our state. ported its broad legalization. His is a pared to alcohol? And how about the The fight isn’t over. Gerri’s testi- social argument which demands re- impact on family stability? The re- mony is powerful, and so is yours. spect. sults of these studies would be truly I am pledging right now to keep the Now to the great Persian Empire: objective - not just guesses - and a spotlight on our struggling families Before making any final decision on rational approach and not an emo- when the Senate comes back into matters of importance, the Persian tional liberal-libertarian one to es- session [this] week. Join me by add- legislators first considered them while tablish not only New Jersey but na- ing your name to the fight and telling being alcohol-stoned. After their tional standards, not just for mari- these painful truths. hangovers faded away, they then con- juana but certain other drugs. Add your name to our fight, and if sidered their alcohol-stoned decisions Think about it. you have a testimonial about being soberly and factored them in their Stephen L. DeFelice, M.D. unemployed or about the importance final ones. I would recommend that if Westfield of insurance when you were unem- the New Jersey legislators want to ployed share it now. legalize freely available marijuana, Paperless Elections We cannot give up on restoring Washington-Colorado style as pro- Face Cyber Attacks unemployment benefits, not when so posed by Senator Scutari, it should many people are depending on us. be mandatory that each one should The loss of our Republic to droves This fight is so important, so vital. have a bong before them at the ple- of illegal aliens swaying an election But it’s going to take all of us fighting nary first day of deliberations and is almost negated by the bigger spec- together. required to puff away until they are ter of computer manipulated elections made possible by eliminating Cory Booker marijuana-stoned. (Perhaps the pro- United States Senator marijuana legislators should have any paper trail! Most recently our bigger bongs)! It should be an open federal courts were hit by cyber at- session and also mandatory that their tack making it difficult to access cases SUPERBOWL IS IN and making it impossible for lawyers NEW JERSEY State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District Union County Freeholders to file documents. Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Leonard Lance (R) Elizabeth, New Jersey Hearings in Florida, Wisconsin, 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 527-4200 Ohio and other states have produced Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 518-7733 Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected] programming experts that confirm (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford Chris Hudak, chair that the new all paperless machines Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) are in the 7th Congressional District] [email protected] can be and are being manipulated by 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 12th Congressional District (908) 527-4419 cyber attack. So even if alternative (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 Rep. Rush Holt (D) [email protected] media is able to get the truth out to the Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) 50 Washington Rd., West Windsor, N.J. 08550 people about the Federal Reserve, 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. (609) 750-9365 Deadlines Goldman Sachs and the Military In- Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [Fanwood, Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains General News - Friday 4pm dustrial Complex trying to start a new (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 are in the 12th Congressional District] Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm war, our votes still won’t count. Does LD-21 includes Westfield, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, [email protected], [email protected] Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm this bother anyone but me? Mountainside, Garwood, Fanwood, Plainfield, Clark and [email protected], [email protected] For more information, see Joseph DuPont Summit and Cranford. Linden. [email protected], [email protected] www.goleader.com/help Towanda, PA A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 30, 2014 Page 5 Will President Obama Work With Us? Westfield 2014 Town Appointments WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congress- due to pressure from public opinion. Letters to the Editor WESTFIELD — The Westfield Advisory Board: Dierdre man Leonard Lance (NJ-07) tonight I urge the President to consider the Town Council Approved the fol- Malacrea, Ed Stellingwer; Westfield (Tuesday) released the following measures that have bipartisan sup- lowing appointments at its reorga- Housing Commission: John statement after the President deliv- port including allowing consumers We’ve Been Talking About This In NJ nization meeting earlier this month. Desena, Joseph Farella, Catherine ered the State of the Union Address: to keep the plans and the doctors they Acting Mayor JoAnn Neylan; Al- Clifford and Ronald Bansky. “Tonight I attended the State of the know and like, repealing the onerous For Decades, Our Urban Children ternate Acting Mayor James Foerst Planning Board: Vince Wilt, Union and listened with the Ameri- medical device tax, easing require- Council Appointments: Pam Wiaczek, Michael Fisher, Al- can people as the President outlined ments on small business employers In your editorial “The Legacy of the best place to start. This is not Planning Board Liaison, James ternate 1; Ethan Kramer, Alternate his agenda for the coming year. There and eliminating any chance of a tax- MLK; How Would He Judge the meant to underestimate the challenges Foerst; Board of Adjustment, Will- 2; Mayor Designee Ken Donnelly is room for bipartisan cooperation on payer funded bailout of the private Progress We Made?” you hit the mark many educators face in these areas; iam Heinbokel; Andrew and Town Engineer Kris McAloon. many issues, such as job creation, insurance market. in stating “Dr. King also would be rather to say that schools can, do, and Wasserman, Joe Loftus, Alt. 2. Community Development Rev- and I stand ready to work together “I want to work with the Adminis- tremendously disheartened by the must make a difference for these stu- Special Improvement District enue Sharing Committee: John across the aisle to achieve shared tration to address the issue of the cost violence that regularly erupts in dents. Board: Frank D. Isoldi, Merchant; Desena, Town Engineer Kris goals. One goal must be reducing our of higher education. I was pleased neighborhoods around the country.” We’ve been talking about this in Shawn Hanna, resident; Council McAloon; Insurance Advisory national deficit, yet President Obama the President agreed with Republi- Yes, we have abolished segrega- NJ for decades. We’ve made massive Designee, Sam Della Fera; Mayor Board: Ronald Bansky and Joseph made scant mention of our more than cans in Congress that business taxes tion laws and many African-Ameri- and important investments in our in- Designee, Stephanie Walsh; Ex Of- Dazzo. $17 trillion debt. need to be lowered. We must work cans have made great achievements stitutions whose charge is to educate ficio, Town Administrator James Solid Waste Advisory Board: “In areas of disagreement, I hope together to help the private sector as a result of King’s work and sacri- our most disadvantaged young Gildea. Vincent Spera; Union County the President will work with Con- create the jobs America so desper- fice, but we have not done enough. people. They can, and must, do bet- Employee Appointments: Transportation Advisory Board: gress, rather than around it, to ad- ately needs. The labor participation Violence has increased everywhere, ter. As they search to find an effective Municipal Prosecutor, Anthony John Morgan, Delegate; George vance public policy. Unfortunately, rate in this country in unacceptably but remains most acute in our urban way, time has been running out for Prieto; Public Defender, Gavin Lanzano, Alternate. Air Traffic the President’s remarks focused more low. centers. too many children. Handwerker; Advisory Board: Jerome Feder. on how to circumvent Congress in- “”Finally, I thought the President’s Too many young children living in One immediate solution for urban Official Newspapers: The Chamber of Commerce Liai- stead of working with both parties to strongest moment had nothing to do these areas are still held hostage by children attending failing schools is Westfield Leader and The Star Led- son: Councilwoman JoAnn Neylan; enact pro-growth proposals. with his agenda or with public policy. challenging neighborhood environ- the passing of the Opportunity Schol- ger Union County League of Munici- “The President directed a good deal It was about a hero; Sgt. First Class ments, serious family issues, and lack arship Act. This will allow them to Board of Health: Tricia Lerner, palities: Mayor Andrew Skibitsky; of his attention tonight to health care. Cory Remsburg. Both parties must of proper education. It’s a compli- attend schools that are already dem- Sherl Brand (to fill unexpired term), Board of Education Liaison: I remain in favor replacement of the work together to ensure our wounded cated equation with damaging re- onstrating success in providing qual- Maria LoGrippo, Alternate 1, Councilman Sam Della Fera; 2nd President’s health care law and I be- warriors have the care and compas- sults. When one kid shoots another, ity education and strong character Joshua Suri, Alt. 2 (to fill unexpired Senior Citizens Housing Corpo- lieve many reforms will gain traction sion they have earned and deserve.” we must be saddened for both. But development in a safe environment. term)December 31, 2014), and ration Liaison: Mayor Andrew how do we address this? There are some that argue only “the Council Liaison David Oliveira. Skibitsky, and Municipal Alliance/ Though self-determination and re- best” families will take advantage of Recreation Commission: Peter PANDA Liaison: Councilwoman Mountainside 2014 Appointments sponsibility are crucial to the success these options. But do we have the MOUNTAINSIDE — The Bor- Lubarsky, Brittney Steitz, Matt Flynn, Echausse, Chair; Larry McDermott; JoAnn Neylan. of any plan (people need to want to right to penalize a low-income fam- Kevin Neylan, Gary Fox, Jennifer Town Council Standing Commit- ough Council announced the follow- Andy Huber, Vivian Hoff, Mike help themselves), education is by far ily for the ambition of wanting to ing appointments at its reorganiza- Litterer, Gina Tomas, Jill Goode, and Czarnecki, Alternate 1, Beth tees: save their children from a life of Dencker, Alternate 2, and Council Finance Policy Committee: Sam tion meeting this month. Kathy Gerndt. Muñoz Named poverty and crime? Rescue Squad Officers 2014: Construction Board of Appeals: Liaison Frank Arena. Della Fera, Chairman; David The Opportunity Scholarship Act Historic Preservation Commis- Oliveira, Vice-Chairman; JoAnn President, Ann Marie Pires; vice- James Ruban, Joseph Nicastro, Gre- Assembly Deputy will provide them with a chance for a president, Corinne Moore; treasurer, gory Delli Santi, Gary Cantagallo, sion: Marc McCabe (to fill unex- Neylan, and Frank Arena; Public better future, which on many levels pired term), Robert Algarin, Alter- Safety, Transportation and Park- Lori Rubino; secretary, Norma Huber; Slawomir Wasyliszyn, Thomas Republican Leader will be a win-win for everyone. captain, Eric Pastore; deputy captain, Perrotta, Alternates: Barbara TRENTON — Asw. Nancy Muñoz nate 2 (to fill unexpired term), and ing Committee: JoAnn Neylan, Dr. King and the Civil Rights era Council Liaison Vicki Kimmins. Chairwoman; Keith Loughlin, Vice- Chris Sileo; 1st lieutenant, Chay Vincentsen, David Miller, Michael (Summit) has been named a Deputy are instructive in that they ultimately Castro; 2nd lieutenant, Julius Korn; Melango, Joseph Popolo. Republican Leader of the Assembly Board of Architectural Review: Chairman; Jim Foerst, and Mark granted freedoms to the individual, Robert Benacchio and Fernando LoGrippo; Code Review and Town chaplain, Vickie Schmidt; Delegates Library Board: Steven Witt, Doreen Republican caucus for the 216th Leg- not to the broad systems. They al- to First Aid Counci: Steven Susman Lane, Nancy Caffrey, Sarah Post, islature. Martinez (to fill an unexpired term); Property Committee: Jim Foerst, lowed a person of color to drink from Tree Preservation Commission, Chairman; Mark LoGrippo, Vice- and Norma Huber. Ginger So Chan, Dona Osieja, Clark Assembly Republican Leader Jon the same water fountain as anyone Members: Michael Andre, Bruce Landales; Glenn Mortimer, Mayor’s Bramnick (Westfield) recently ap- Mike Schuman, Brian Daly, and Chairman; Sam Della Fera, and else. Education, like water, is neces- Council Liaison Sam Della Fera Vicki Kimmins, and Public Works Meyer, Tricia Baczek, Elitza Meyer, Designee; Chief School Administra- pointed Muñoz to the leadership post. sary for survival. For the future of so Chris Balok, Joshua Moss, Joseph tor Nancy Lubarsky; Rev. Christo- “I appreciate the confidence Leader Memorial Library Board: Rob- Committee: Frank Arena, Chair- many of these children who have ert Centrella (to fill unexpired term), man; Vicki Kimmins, Vice-Chair- Calello, Pedro Nieves, Christine Clark pher Belden, Alt. for CSA. Bramnick has shown in me and am come into the world into a difficult Elisa Paras, Sal DiDinato, Anthony Historic Preservation: Scott grateful for this opportunity to serve Terry Quinn, and Council Liaison man; Keith Loughlin and David situation, through no fault of their Vicki Kimmins; Communications Oliveira. Pecorelli, Zachary Fox, Angela Daniels, Ruth Goense, Carol Clark, the constituents of the 21st legisla- own, we need to make sure as many RIscinti, Lucy Fromtling, Maggie Maureen Giannone, Carol Goggi, tive district, the residents of the state children can drink from the water of Silva, Andreia Grave, Briana Diane Ruggiero, Sandy Vandermeer, and the Assembly Republican cau- life. Specializing in all aspects of Spadaccini, Samantha Grindlinger, Lenore Toner, Alice Cowell, Tom cus in this leadership position,” said AJ Steinhart, Tremearne Hotz, Karen McGee and Don Jeka. Muñoz. “I look forward to advancing Lorraine Cunningham Mortgage Loan Financing Villatoro, Thomas Keane, Kelly Local Ethics Board: William (Tex) our agenda for additional govern- Westfield Wanca, Mark Korn, Terence Whalen, Jackson, County Manager Alfred ment reforms that will continue to ROBERT DENA Rebecca Ladenheim, Emily Yucra, Faella, Jay Kelk, John Grossi, Coun- help make New Jersey affordable for and Casey McGowan. cilman Keith Turner; Americans With homeowners, renters, seniors and the Mortgage Loan Officer SM Fire Department Officers 2014: Disabilities Act: Councilman Keith business community.” 973-568-0902 1 LINCOLN PLAZA Chief Matthew Watson, Assistant Turner, Borough Administrator Muñoz will serve on the Assembly [email protected] WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 Chief Anthony Pecorelli, Deputy James Debbie, Jr., Linda Clark and Health and Senior Services Commit- Chief Thomas Triolo, Captain James Frank Masella. tee, the Assembly Commerce and Call for a free review of your current mortgage or Debbie III, Captain Adam Foti, Lieu- Finance: James Debbie, Jr., Tax Economic Development Committee get an in-depth pre-approval for your new dream home. tenant Anthony Bianchi, and Lieu- Collector Jill Goode, Mayor Mirabelli and the Assembly Women and Chil- NMLS # 403800 tenant Christopher Whyte. and Borough Clerk Martha Lopez. dren Committee. 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Hymnal Dedication we enjoy at The Presbyterian Church Nieves, 18, of Elizabeth was ar- Saturday, January 25, a resident Sunday will take place in the chapel in Westfield,” Mr. Alstrom said. rested as the result of a motor ve- of Valley Avenue reported that at the 8 a.m. service and at the 10 a.m. For more information about the hicle stop on Brightwood Avenue someone has made numerous calls service in the sanctuary at 140 Moun- church in general, visit near Brown Avenue and charged to his house and hangs up. tain Avenue. westfieldpc.org or call the church with possession of prescription leg- Sunday, January 26, a resident “We have been using the new hym- during business hours at (908) 233- end drugs and distribution of same. of Hetfield Avenue reported that nal ‘Glory to God’ for almost a month 0301. For specific information about Nieves’ vehicle was impounded someone made approximately now after Session’s unanimous vote dedicating a hymnal in honor of a and he was released with a sum- $800 in purchases on his credit to adopt it,” said Ed Alstrom, director loved one, contact Mr. Alstrom at mons and a Union County Supe- card without his authorization. of music and organist at the church. [email protected] or church rior Court date. Sunday, January 26, Eric Shaw, “The hymnal has been very well re- administrator Lou Ann Kaplonski at Thursday, January 23, after be- 21, of Plainfield was arrested after ceived, offering us not only many [email protected]. ing stopped for motor vehicle vio- a motor vehicle stop on Route 22 options for new hymns, but the inclu- Four services are scheduled weekly lations on the 300 block of East on an outstanding $1,000 warrant North Avenue, Tony Velasquez, 24, out of Easton, Pa. He was trans- sion of many old favorites omitted at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield: Photo courtesy of Linda Gordon from the old hymnal.” Come-as-You-Are Traditional Service A FAMILY UNITED...Glenn Gordon enjoys Christmas dinner with his family, of Elizabeth was arrested on an ported to police headquarters, pro- The hymnal features 853 musical in the chapel on Saturdays at 5 p.m.; including, pictured left to right, his wife, Jackie; his daughters, Danielle and outstanding Elizabeth warrant for cessed and transported to the Union selections, with current songs “Open traditional service in the chapel on Sun- Nicole, and his niece, Chaylin, of Westfield. Relatives and friends are helping to $107. He was processed and re- County jail. the Eyes of My Heart,” “In Remem- days at 8 a.m.; the Contemporary ser- raise funds for the Gordon family as Glenn, a former Westfield resident, battles leased on his own recognizance. Mountainside brance” and “Make Me a Channel of vice Wired4Worship in Westminster stage IV bone cancer. Among the Gordons’ supporters are 12-year-old Taylor Friday, January 24, Jarrett Jack- Monday, January 20, officers re- Casey of Jackson, N.J. and her family. Taylor decided to help the Gordons — son, 18, of Plainfield was arrested sponded to a dispute on Route 22 Your Peace” and traditional hymns like Hall on Sundays at 9:45 a.m., and the family friends of the Caseys — as her bat mitzvah project. “Rock of Ages” and “Be Still My Soul.” Traditional Service in the Sanctuary on on an outstanding Westfield crimi- and met with two individuals who “These services promise to pro- Sundays at 10 a.m. nal warrant for $1,000 pursuant to were involved in a grudge-match Campaign Underway to Help a pickup at the Somerset County after the driver of one of the ve- jail. Jackson was transported to hicles cut the other one off. Ac- Hadassah Meeting to Focus police headquarters, processed and cording to police, the driver of one Ill Former Westfield Resident released on posted bail. vehicle stated that the driver of the WESTFIELD — Relatives and rently requires round-the-clock care. Friday, January 24, Arthur other vehicle cut her off on Route On Health and Wellness friends are rallying around former Family and friends have been work- Towns, 31, of Union was arrested 22 in Union, so she threw a coffee WESTFIELD — The Westfield general public are welcome to at- Westfield resident Glenn Gordon and ing to raise funds to help offset these on an active Westfield warrant for cup at the second vehicle. The driver Chapter of Hadassah will hold its next tend. Attendees are asked to bring a his family as they continue their battle expenditures. Among the Gordons’ $197 pursuant to a walk-in report. of the second vehicle then threw a general meeting on Monday, Febru- lunch; dessert, coffee and tea will be against Mr. Gordon’s recent diagno- most ardent supporters has been 12- He was processed and released af- water bottle at the first vehicle, and ary 10, at noon at Temple Emanu-El, served. The next general meeting will sis of stage IV bone cancer. year-old Taylor Casey and her family, ter posting bail. a back-and-forth verbal assault be- located at 756 East Broad Street in be held on Monday, March 17, and The Gordon family, which besides of Jackson, N.J. She decided to help the Friday, January 24, a 14-year-old gan while the individuals were driv- Westfield. The program for the meet- will be preceded by a book discus- Glenn includes his wife, Jackie, and Gordons as her service project for her Westfield resident reported being ing, police said. The driver of the ing, entitled “Health and Wellness,” sion at 10:30 a.m. “Three Daughters” daughters Nicole, 12, and Danielle, bat mitzvah, which will take place this the victim of a strong-arm robbery, first vehicle pulled over on Route will feature two guest speakers. by Letty Cottin Pogrebin will be dis- 9, relocated in October 2012 to June at Beth Am Shalom in Lakewood. theft and an assault. The victim was 22 near New Providence Road to Elise Lawrence from Genesis cussed. For additional information, Weatherly, Pa., where they had been Taylor’s mother, Ricki Casey, and Jackie walking in the area of Windsor Av- assess if there was damage to her Health Care will discuss strategies call Roni Epstein at (908) 654-5508. enjoying life together in their new Gordon have been friends since child- enue and Ripley Place with two vehicle from the water bottle, and for stress management. Robin Straus, community. The family gained a new hood and the two families remain close. other juveniles from Westfield when the driver of the second vehicle Outreach and Education coordina- Caregivers Meeting member with their adoption of a The Caseys created a web-based they were confronted by six assail- pulled over as well, at which time tor at the Adler Aphasia Center, will golden retriever, and their circle of donation page for their friends and ants, according to police. The sus- the driver of the second vehicle present information about the com- To Be Held Monday friends grew in their new town. wrote the narrative for it. The goal is pects began to physically assault noticed the passenger of the first munication disorder aphasia and of- WESTFIELD — A support group The Gordons were struck with the to raise $50,000. Donations may be the 14-year-old male, at which point vehicle had got out of the car with a fer techniques in assisting people for those caring for elderly or chroni- devastating news of Mr. Gordon’s made by clicking on the link gfwd.at/ they stole his iPhone and one of his pair of pliers, so she got out an ice with aphasia and their families in cally ill loved ones meets on the first illness several months ago after he KaMwhN or by accessing sneakers, before fleeing the scene scraper to protect herself and struck dealing with this problem. non-holiday Monday of each month broke his pelvis and tests revealed giveforward.com, entering Glenn in a black van. A check of the area the hood of the first vehicle, caus- Ms. Straus runs the advocacy group at 7:30 p.m. in the parish center of St. that he had stage IV bone cancer. Gordon and pressing the GIVE NOW by responding patrol units yielded ing a dent, authorities reported. at the Adler Center and leads a pro- Helen’s Roman Catholic Church on Since then the family has been button. negative results. Police advised both parties of the gram for visiting medical students Lamberts Mill Road in Westfield. facing not only everyday living costs Approximately two hours later complaint process and they agreed and residents. She also trains other The group will meet next on Febru- but also mounting medical bills. Mr. See it all on the Web! the suspect vehicle was observed to work it out between themselves medical personnel as well as lay mem- ary 3. These are information and shar- Gordon, a Westfield High School in the area of New Street near Cen- without filing charges. bers of the community. ing sessions. For more information, graduate and a Navy veteran with www.goleader.com tral Avenue. A traffic stop was ex- Wednesday, January 22, a resi- Hadassah members as well as the call Marilyn Ryan at (908) 232-1214. relatives still living in Westfield, cur- ecuted in the area of West North dent of Sawmill Drive reported that and Central Avenues; further in- she has received several letters ad- vestigation revealed the occupants dressed to an individual she does of the vehicle were the suspects not know from the U.S. Citizen- from the strong-arm robbery. Dur- ship and Immigration Office. Ac- ing the investigation, the victim’s cording to police, the individual is BECAUSE IT COULD BE YOUR CHILD iPhone was recovered from the van, concerned someone is using her according to police. address to obtain citizenship. The driver of the vehicle, Mark Friday, January 24, a resident of Kotulski, 20, of Clark, was arrested Nottingham Way reported that he WE DON’T JUST HAVE SPECIALISTS along with a 16-year-old from Clark, had received a phone call from an a 16-year-old from Garwood, and two individual with a thick accent who 15-year-olds, one 16-year-old and one stated the resident had won 17-year-old from Plainfield. All the $5,000,000 and needed to send a WE HAVE MORE THAN 100 PEDIATRIC SPECIALISTS suspects were transported to police check in the amount of $2,500 to headquarters, processed and charged an address in Illinois so his win- with second degree robbery, third de- nings could be processed. Accord- gree theft and simple assault, a disor- ing to police, the victim recog- derly person’s offense. The juveniles nized it was a scam and hung up, were released to adults pending ap- but the suspect called back ap- pearances in court. Kotulski was re- proximately 10 to 15 times be- leased after posting $50,000 bail, with tween the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. no 10-percent alternative. He also was The officers who responded to the issued a mandatory court date in Union scene told the victim it is a com- County Superior Court. mon scam and he should disregard Saturday, January 25, Terence any additional phone calls. Gmelin, 19, of Summit presented Saturday, January 25, a resident himself at police headquarters to sat- of Rolling Rock Road reported that isfy a Scotch Plains warrant for $89. someone illegally dumped paper- He posted bail and was released. work and cardboard into his Saturday, January 25, police ar- dumpster without his permission. rested two men following a motor According to police, several pieces vehicle stop on the 600 block of West of paperwork showed the name and South Avenue. Jordan Payne, 41, of address of an individual, and when Shirley, N.Y. was brought to police police went to the address on the headquarters to answer for an active paperwork, a neighbor said the warrant for $600 from Denville Town- house was recently sold and the ship. His brother, Demian Payne, 37, individual had moved. of Brentwood, N.Y. was charged with Fanwood possession of a controlled dangerous Wednesday, January 22, substance (CDS)/less than 50 grams Courtney Thomas, 31, of Linden of suspected marijuana. He was pro- was arrested following a motor cessed and released on his own re- vehicle stop at Midway Avenue cognizance. and Russell Road on an active war- Saturday, January 25, Joseph T. rant out of Irvington. She was pro- Barmakian, 56, of Westfield recessed, posted bail and released. sponded to police headquarters to Saturday, January 25, Jason satisfy two Westfield traffic war- Pompeo, 35, of Scotch Plains was rants. He was processed and re- arrested following a motor vehicle leased after posting $140 cash bail. stop on the 300 block of South Scotch Plains Avenue on an active warrant out of Wednesday, January 22, the man- Scotch Plains. He was processed, ager of a Park Avenue store re- posted bail and released. ported that a customer took ap- Saturday, January 25, Lyle proximately $20 in merchandise Dungee, 28, of Plainfield was ar- and left without paying. rested following a motor vehicle stop Wednesday, January 22, the on the 500 block of North Avenue on owner of a South Avenue store re- active warrants out of Garwood, ported that sometime overnight North Brunswick and South Bound someone entered the store through Brook. He was processed and re- a rear window and, once inside the leased by Garwood, North store, removed an undetermined Brunswick and South Bound Brook. Our board-certified pediatric specialists treat children and only children in more than 20 concentrated amount of cash. Wednesday, January 22, a resi- Eating Disorder Groups dent of Hamlette Place reported areas of pediatric medicine and surgery to provide an unsurpassed level of experience and expertise. And that an unknown suspect withdrew To Meet on Saturday several hundred dollars from his AREA — Anorexia Nervosa and with pediatric tools and treatments that other facilities don’t have access to, nobody is better equipped to checking account without his au- Associated Disorders (A.N.A.D.) of thorization. Northern New Jersey will hold its treat every aspect of your child. From the simplest injury to the most serious problem. Your child’s health Friday, January 24, a resident of monthly support groups this Satur- Green Hickory Hill reported that day, February 1, for individuals is so important to us, we have a whole hospital that specializes in it. someone opened up a credit card choosing to recover from an eating in his name without his authoriza- disorder and for their family mem- tion. No purchases were made. bers and friends who wish to support Saturday, January 25, Alexander their recovery. Abreu-Rodriquez, 35, of The groups are held at The Saint Piscataway was arrested after a Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center, motor vehicle stop on Route 22 on located at 200 South Orange Avenue an outstanding $350 warrant is- in Livingston, across from the sued by the Bloomfield Court. He Livingston Mall. The groups run from was transported to police head- 9:30 to 11 a.m. with on-site registra- quarters, processed and released. tion beginning at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, January 25, Christo- This program is professionally-led, pher Plummer, 46, of South Bound is free and is open to the public. For Brook was arrested after a motor more information, go to ANAD.org For more information call 1-888-4AH-DOCS or visit atlantichealth.org/goryeb vehicle stop on East Second Street or call Coordinator Barbara Reese, on an outstanding $865 warrant LCSW, at (973) 783-2292, extension issued by the Scotch Plains Court. no. 3. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 30, 2014 Page 7 Garden Club of Westfield Posts Upcoming Activities WESTFIELD — The Garden Club during February will be the New Jer- of Westfield invites all those inter- sey Flower and Garden Show, where ested in gardening, participating in members work to help set up the show community projects, educational and enter flowers to be judged. meetings, workshops and trips to gar- The Westfield Memorial Library dens in the area to join members at displays a fresh arrangement each club meetings. Meetings are held on week throughout the year, provided the second Tuesday of each month at by members of the Garden Club of noon in the Parish Community Room Westfield. The club workshop for at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church, this month will be “Creative Water- located at 1600 Rahway Avenue and ing Can-Decorating and Personaliz- Lamberts Mill Road in Westfield. ing.” It will be held on Wednesday, The month of February will include February 26, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, a work day at Lyons Veterans Admin- in the Community Room of the istration Hospital to arrange flowers Westfield Municipal Building, lo- for the veterans and staff there. Also cated at 425 East Broad Street. The subject of the club’s program AARP Chapter Sets on Tuesday, February 11, will be “De- Miss Kristen Gundrum and Jason Kosmaczewski signing For Your Backyard Garden.” Jason Gundrum and Miss Joanna Tkacz Monday Meeting Karen Camden, a mostly self-taught WESTFIELD — Westfield Area garden enthusiast with more than 40 AARP Chapter 4137 will hold its years of experience, will be the speaker. Miss Kristen Gundrum next meeting on Monday, February Ms. Camden is a member of the Phila- 3, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Scotch delphia Horticultural Society. Jason Gundrum to Wed Hills Country Club, located at For more information on the Gar- To Wed Jason Kosmaczewski Plainfield Avenue and Jerusalem den Club of Westfield or membership, Road in Scotch Plains. call Elaine Junguenet at (908) 226- Miss Joanna Tkacz Mr. and Mrs. William B. Gundrum 2012. She is a reading specialist for Because the chapter’s January 6 8822. Interested persons also may view of Westfield have announced the en- Linden Public Schools. meeting was cancelled due to in- club activities at facebook.com/The Mr. and Mrs. William B. Gundrum He is employed at G & K Services. gagement of their daughter, Miss The future bridegroom graduated clement weather, Rick Stone, the Garden Club of Westfield, Inc. of Westfield have announced the en- The future bride graduated from Kristen Gundrum, to Jason from St. Joseph’s High School in scheduled speaker for that meeting, gagement of their son, Jason Rutherford High School in 2004 and Kosmaczewski. He is the son of Mr. Metuchen in 1998 and from the Uni- has agreed to be the February guest Torah Center Plans Gundrum, to Miss Joanna Tkacz. She from William Paterson University in and Mrs. Daniel Kosmaczewski of versity of Scranton in 2002. He is speaker. Mr. Stone is executive direc- is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ro- 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Easton, Pa. employed by Aberdeen Asset Man- tor of the Union County Senior Citi- Shabbaton Tomorrow man Bartnicki of Rutherford, N.J. Nursing degree. She is an RN at A 2000 graduate of Westfield agement in Philadelphia, Pa. zens Council. He will address the WESTFIELD — The Union and Mr. Henry Tkacz of Florida. Hackensack University Medical High School, the bride-to-be re- The couple will be married this group on the many and varied ser- County Torah Center will hold a spe- The future bridegroom is a 2003 Center. ceived her Bachelor of Science de- July in Hawaii. vices that are available to seniors in cial Shabbaton-Friday night dinner graduate of Westfield High School and The couple will be married this gree in Early Childhood Education Union County. Mr. Stone also orga- tomorrow, January 31, at 7 p.m. at the of Middlesex County College in 2006. September. at Westchester University in 2004 Registration on Tap nizes day trips and multi-day trips for Torah Center, located at 509 Central and her masters as a reading spe- seniors as well as being managing Avenue in Westfield. cialist from Kean University in For ‘Y’ Spring Session editor of the Senior News newspaper. The dinner is in honor of the 17th Congregation Beth Israel WESTFIELD — The Westfield Attendees are reminded to bring a anniversary of the Union County To- Mountainside Seniors Area “Y” Spring 1 Session runs non-perishable food item for the rah Center. Guest speaker Betzalel from March 2 through April 26. Westfield Food Pantry or a personal Hyman will tell his story of growing Plans Pajama Havdalah Plan Valentine Lunch Registration for Gold and Silver item such as soap, toilet tissue, sham- up as an African-American in Virginia SCOTCH PLAINS — Congre- To respond for Pajama Havdalah, MOUNTAINSIDE — The Senior individual and family members will poo or toothpaste for the chapter’s as a choir boy. He later joined the U.S. gation Beth Israel will host a Pa- or for more information, contact Citizen Club of Mountainside will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Febru- ongoing service project. Army and was dispatched to Iraq, jama Havdalah program on Satur- Elly Bauman at (908) 889-1830 or host their annual Valentine’s Day Lun- ary 6. Members can register online. Friends are welcome. Refresh- returned home and became Jewish. day, February 8, from 6:30 to 7:30 at [email protected]. A $10 dona- cheon at 12:15 p.m. on Friday, Febru- Open registration for program and ments and fellowship will follow the The cost is $25 per adult and $15 p.m. Sponsored by the synagogue’s tion per family is suggested to help ary 14, at Spanish Tavern Restaurant, new members will begin at 7:30 business meeting. If there is a ques- per child. For more information and religious school, Pajama Havdalah cover expenses. Congregation Beth located at 1239 Route 22, East, in a.m. on Monday, February 10. tion about the meeting due to the to respond, visit torahcenter.org or is for children from age 3 through Israel is located at 18 Shalom Way, Mountainside. All are welcome. The Westfield Area “Y” offers a weather, call one of the officers. call (908) 789-5252. second grade. The program will be at the corner of Martine Avenue, in The menu will feature a choice of wide variety of programs for all open to the community, and par- Scotch Plains. chicken, fish, beef or paella, soup of this session, including new offer- ents and grandparents are welcome the day, coffee, tea, soda, wine and ings for both youth and adults. Cycling Club For Women to attend with the children. Needle Nite Session sangria. A choice of three desserts The Westfield Area “Y” serves the Participants will learn the prayers also is included. The cost is $28 for communities of Cranford, Garwood, and rituals for Havdalah, a Jewish On Tap February 7 members and $30 for non-members. Mountainside and Westfield. To learn To Commence Activities ceremony that marks the end of FANWOOD — The next Checks should be made payable to more about Westfield Area “Y” pro- WESTFIELD AREA — Hilltop is to provide a supportive, friendly Shabbat and the beginning of a monthly Needle Nite session at the the Senior Citizen Club of grams, visit westfieldynj.org, call Bicycles has announced HbW, a and encouraging environment for new week. Because Havdalah takes Fanwood Presbyterian Church is Mountainside. For more information, (908) 233-2700 or “Like” new cycling club for women of all women of all cycling abilities to place at night, children are invited scheduled for Friday, February 7, call Eve Vitale at (908) 789-8568. westfieldareay on Facebook. Finan- ages and cycling abilities. Founded have fun, meet new friends and im- to arrive in their pajamas. The Pa- at 7:30 p.m. in Westminster Hall cial assistance is available for those and led by Lisa Braddock of prove their cycling skills. Member- jama Havdalah program also will on Marian Avenue. WSL Applications who qualify. On Friday, February Westfield, and sponsored by Hill- ship as well as participation in HbW’s include games, crafts and make- The “scrap quilt as you go” quilts 28, a lucky “Like” will win a choice top Bicycles owners Tom Dunn and offerings is free. A club waiver must your-own ice cream sundaes. will be worked on, and those who Are Due Saturday of one Spring 1 session of Tae Kwon Sam Cooper, the three have joined be signed prior to participation. “This is a fun way for families knit and crochet will continue with WESTFIELD — The Westfield Do Intro Class (youth or adult) or a forces to support women in cycling. The HbW 2014 calendar of of- with young children to experience their projects. Quilters are reminded Service League (WSL) currently is $50 “Y” Gift Card. A team of 25 volunteer women ferings will launch on Saturday, Havdalah,” said Elly Bauman, edu- that their quilts need to be com- accepting requests for grant appli- cyclists are planning a calendar of February 1, 2014, via the HbW cation director of Congregation pleted soon to be included in the cations for 2014. The submission Area Temple to Present 2014 offerings including weekly distribution list, brochures at Hill- Beth Israel. “And it’s also a great Harvest Quilters’ Show in March. deadline is this Saturday, February group rides and cycling workouts, top Bicycles’ Cranford and Sum- way for these families to get to All are welcome to come see 1. Information about the types of ‘Wrap With Breakfast’ clinics on various cycling and re- mit locations and via the online know each other over ice cream.” what is being done and to join the projects eligible for grants can be SPRINGFIELD — Temple Beth lated topics and even spring and calendar at hilltopbicycles.com. To Congregation Beth Israel is an group. If fabric, batting or yarn is requested by e-mail to Ahm Yisrael, located at 60 Temple fall ride events in the local area. join HbW, volunteer or for more egalitarian Conservative syna- needed, Needle Niters may e-mail [email protected]. All Drive in Springfield, will hold HbW offers an opportunity for information, interested persons are gogue, serving the religious, cul- their requests to completed applications must be sent “World Wide Wrap with Breakfast” women to mentor one another and asked to e-mail their name, phone tural, educational and social needs [email protected]. The in hard copy to the address listed on this Sunday, February 2, beginning stake a claim in the male-dominated number and city of residence to of congregants from Scotch Plains, donated materials end up in many the form. at 9 a.m. sport of cycling. The mission of HbW [email protected]. Fanwood, Westfield and surround- forms usable by the charities that In 2013, the WSL donated approxi- This activity involves practicing ing communities. Its award-win- receive them. mately $60,000 to local agencies and the mitzvah of putting on Teffilin. ning religious school offers classes For further information about organizations. The grant funds result No experience is necessary. There from pre-school through 11th these projects or directions to the from the profits of the WSL’s Thrift is a suggested donation of $10 per grade, as well as special-needs in- Fanwood Presbyterian Church, call and Consignment Shops, located at person. For more information, construction. Synagogue membership the office at (908) 889-8891, e- 114 Elmer Street in Westfield. tact [email protected]. is not required for religious-school mail [email protected] or classes through second grade. check fanwoodpc.org. ‘Temple Emanu-El Cooks’ Features Fun, Food, Friends WESTFIELD — Instead of dining Patricia & Paul - Artisans of Fine Oils out at a restaurant, Westfield area resi- and Balsamics, Savory Spice Shop, dents came to Temple Emanu-El for Theresa’s Restaurant and Vicki’s an evening of fun and food on the Diner, all of Westfield, and www.uniquecruiseandtravel.com Saturday evening of December 7. The Cheese…Please! of Cranford. Av- highlight of the evening, entitled enue Florists and Gifts of Elizabeth Carol Bevere Kearney• Proprietor “Temple Emanu-El Cooks!,” was a provided discounted centerpieces. 207 CENTER STREET, GARWOOD cooking contest with teams made up “We had a fantastic fundraiser, with of clergy and senior staff, who created over 190 people having a wonderful 908-789-3303 appetizers and desserts from carefully- time enjoying the excellent food and ALL READY TO COOK... Executive Chef Ali Ament is ready to assist, pictured selected ingredients from “Mystery from left to right, Rabbi Josh Leighton, Rabbi Sarah Smiley, Jill Cimafonte, wine,” said Susan Dickstein, event Baskets.” Temple Emanu-El is located chairwoman. Carolyn Shane, Rabbi Doug Sagal, Cantor Martha Novick, Abra Lee and Cantor Michelle Rubel during the “Temple Emanu-El Cooks!” event held December 7 at FEBRUARY 2014 EVENTS AT THE WESTFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY at 756 East Broad Street in Westfield. “The cooking contest was a great the Westfield synagogue. While the chefs were busy prepar- 550 East Broad Street, Westfield 908.789.4090 www.wmlnj.org hit as well,” she continued. “It was Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Friday and Saturday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Sunday 1-5:00 pm ing their dishes, attendees sampled wonderful to combine a fund-raising culinary specialties and wine dona- event with a spirit of community, not Closed February 17 for Presidents’ Day tions from event sponsors. Gold Spon- only within Temple Emanu-El, but sors included Signature Creations and also in the Westfield area by working PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS (Check website for all registration information) Deli King of Linden; Bovella’s Pastry together with local businesses, who Shoppe and Cosimo’s Restaurant of generously donated their time and 2/5 7:00 pm “From the Mississippi Delta” A Memoir Westfield, and Wine Library of products to make the evening a suc- 2/6 7:00 pm Computer Class: Advanced Word Springfield. Sponsors included cess. I urge everyone to patronize Ahrre’s Coffee Roastery, Bohemian these businesses. It really does ‘take 2/7 1:30 pm TGIF! Shirley Temple (video) Raspberry Yogurt, Casa di Pizza, a village.’” 2/10 6:30 pm Control Your Clutter 2/12 6:30 pm How to Create a LinkedIn Profile (For Westfield residents only) LAWRENCE A. WOODRUFF 2/14 1:30 pm TGIF! Music by Jerry Herman (video) ATTORNEY 2/19 7:00 pm Four Fearless Female Flyers 2/21 1:30 pm TGIF! Carol Channing (video) 2/22 2:00 pm How to Interview for Job Success General Practice 2/28 1:30 pm TGIF! Classic Movie: “Brigadoon” Estate Planning and Probate PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN (Check website for sign up information) Divorce Law 2/4, 11, 18 10:30 am Fun for 4’s and 5’s Storytime 2/4 4:00 pm Paws to Read with Library Dogs Accredited Family Law Mediator 2/5, 12, 19 10:30 am Time for 3’s Storytime 2/6, 13, 20 10:30 am 2’s on Thursday Storytime 201 South Avenue 2/7, 14, 21 10:00 am Playgroup for Babies: 0-23 months Westfield 2/7 3:45 pm Chess Club for Kids (must know how to play) 654-8885 2/11 10:00 am Breastfeeding for New Mothers 2/12 & 2/20 6:30 pm LEGO Club Grades 1-5 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 30, 2014 Page 9 See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-12 LINDROS WINS 500, 200 FREE; ON 2 WINNING RELAYS Blue Devil Boys Pull Away From Bergen Catholic, 93-77

By DAVID B. CORBIN in the final event, the 400-free relay. Penn to push the Blue Devils into a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times But team depth helped them from the 19-11 lead. However, BC led by John Team depth paid off, especially in beginning when David Lindros, Tyler Om at 1:56.36 placed 1-2-4 in the both freestyle relays, for the Westfield Lessner, Stephen Husch and Aram 200-individual medley to knot the High School boys swim team that Barmakian placed second in the 200- team score. Husch and Myers fin- overcame a 32-30 deficit after four medley relay and Kevin Clauss, Dan ished 3-5. BC then took the 32-30 events to pull away from 6-1 Bergen Myers, Noah Stiles and Austin lead when Liam Kelly at 22.72 led a Catholic (BC) en route to a 93-77 Kreusser finished third to hold BC to 1-3-5 run in the 50-free. victory at Wallace Pool in Westfield just a two-point lead after the first BC’s John Sembrano took first in the on January 24. event. 100-butterfly at 51.39, but Husch, The 9-1 Blue Devils took first in John Lindros, swimming in Lane Lessner and Barmakian finished 2-3-4 only two of the eight individual events 6, led a 1-2-3 sweep in the 200-free to re-knot the score. Kelly won the 100- but finished 1-3 in the 200-free relay when he tapped the wall at 1:46.56, free at 49.37, but the score remained and added emphasis by finishing 1-3 followed by Aedan Collins and Alec CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times WINNER OF THE 200 & 500-FREESTYLE...Blue Devil Sarah Cronin won the 200-freestyle and the 500-freestyle against Immaculate Heart Academy at Wallace Pool in Westfield on January 24. BALDWIN, CRONIN 2 IND, 2 RELAY; DEVIN IND, 2 RELAY No. 1 Lady Blue Devils Pass No. 2 Imm. Heart Aca., 87-83

By DAVID B. CORBIN Cronin each won two individual events petitive today. We are really proud of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and swam on two winning relays, while the way we were swimming today,” Somewhat strategically deceptive Gwyn Devin won an individual event said Cronin, who added, “When we maneuvers may or may not have been and swam on two winning relays, and were freshmen, there was a big snow- needed but one thing for sure, the No. Erika Daniel won an individual event storm, so it just wasn’t meant to be.” 1 ranked Westfield High School girls and swam on a winning relay. “There’s a lot of history behind this swim team facing an eight-point de- The 11-0 Blue Devils not only re- meet. From our sophomore year, they posit after five events poured it on to mained undefeated, but the seniors are an amazing team every year. We outflank No. 2 Immaculate Heart have never lost a meet, which included knew that we had to do what we had Academy (IHA) of Bergen County, three victories in a row over IHA. the past two years to bring every- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 87-83, at Wallace Pool in Westfield “Every year they were the stron- thing, because they are very strong,” WINNER OF THE 500-FREESTYLE...Blue Devil John Lindros, swimming in Lane 2, won the 500-freestyle and also won on January 24. gest competitor we’ve ever come up Baldwin said. the 200-freestyle against Bergen Catholic at Wallace Pool in Westfield on January 24. Seniors Caroline Baldwin and Sarah against. They were even more com- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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Coach Daryl Palmieri has been working 6-foot-9 Chris Wright slowly CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Winning UCT Swim Titles into his rotation, and now has a team knotted when McGrory, Ryan Daniel Daniel, Taylor, Kreusser and Penn that’s at least 10 deep as it prepares for and Dave Lindros finished 2-3-5. locked it tightly by finishing third. the county and state tournaments. The The grim reality of the Blue Devils’ “Today in the 200 and 500, I was Not as Easy as It Seems Devils (8-5 overall) are 3-0 since talented depth overshadowed BC’s just swimming enough to win. I was Wright became eligible two weeks By BRUCE JOHNSON ago. He is averaging 11.7 ppg. hopes when John Lindros, swimming concentrating on the relays, so we Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times in Lane 2, finished first in the 500- could get the win today,” Lindros said. FLY ON THE WALL free at 4:55.46 and Collins took sec- “It came down to doing whatever I Winning a Union County Tourna- race, when the foursome of Stephen events in 1964, 1969, 1992 and 1993, I’d have loved to be in A.D. Sandy ond, while Sean Beattie placed fifth could, because what ever happens ment championship in any sport is not Husch, Tyler Lessner, Aram and eight in 1963, 1972, 1975, 1985, Mamary’s office recently when Bob to give the Blue Devils an 11-5 jump happens. It doesn’t make any differ- easy, and certainly not as easy as the Barmakian and John Lindros won in 1997 and 2004. The latter included 12 Brewster, Bev Torok and Thom in the event. ence how I feel, a score is a score, and WHS boys and girls swim teams make 1:37.94 – just off the school and meet different swimmers on three winning Hornish stopped by during a free pe- “We are happy with the win. We I had to do my best and do what I it appear. Sunday was another notch in records. relays. riod for a talkfest. Mamary put knew Bergen Catholic was going to could,” McGrory said. the belt as the boys team won for the Some two hours later, Westfield’s Note: It was great to see the name of Brewster on the speaker phone as he be a strong team. Their seed in the “I was happy with what I swam. I 59th time in 62 years, and the girls boys had seven golds, a county meet Zach Coppa (’03), who won six UCT was rehashing stories from the mid- to state does not show how strong they think the big thing for us today was made it 31 out of 37 titles, including record by Lessner in the 100 breast- individual titles and a pair of relays late-1960s – the YMCA Basketball really are. We knew we had to swim the relays. When we went up against the last 22 in a row. stroke, and a school and county meet during his WHS days, on the Rutgers Association, the Town Softball League “It was a good day,” coach Jeff record by the 200 freestyle relay of record board as a member of the 400 and the Washington School Wiffle Ball as fast as we did last Thursday and put CBA, we had a lot of great relay League. up as great times as last Thursday to swims. A lot of people stepped up. Knight said. “We had a lot of good Lindros, Lessner, Barmakian and Luke freestyle relay team that went 2:59.12 swims.” McGrory. in 2004. “The Kool Jerks of the YBA had beat them, because they are a great Today, getting the two free relays was great uniforms – purple T-shirts with a challenger,” said McGrory, who really helpful. I want to give a shout The girls rode multiple winners Sa- Other firsts were by freshman Aedan * * * rah Cronin and Caroline Baldwin to Collins in the 200 free (1:49.87), Wallace Pool has been the site of yellow KJ on the front and a number on missed the Christian Brothers Acad- out to Aedan Collins, who definitely the back, yellow shorts, yellow sanitary emy meet last week due to illness. stepped up in the 500-free. It was their title. Cronin won the 200 and 500 Lindros in the 50 (21.88) and 500 more historic events than any other freestyles and swam on two winning (4:51.74) and the 400 free relay of aquatic facility in New Jersey history, socks and high black Converse sneak- The spread widened to 68-56 when huge for us to get that second place. relays, giving her 13 career UCT titles, ers,” Brewster said. “We warmed up to John Lindros, Lessner, McGrory and It’s really the team aspect, everybody Ryan Daniel, Husch, David Lindros except maybe Princeton’s ancient five individual and eight relays. and McGrory. Ironically, Collins’ vic- Dillon Pool. From the YMCA Na- ‘Cool Jerk’ by the Capitols. We loved to Barmakiam won the 200-free relay in coming together. That’s the great thing Baldwin was a triple winner, taking tory was WHS’s first individual UCT tional Championships in 1965, to the run-and-gun. I think we finished sec- 1:28.8 and Daniel, Kreusser, Blake about high school swimming,” the 50 and 100 freestyles, and was also win since Matt Meserole won the 100 meets against college freshman teams ond in the league in scoring but last in Taylor and Husch finished third. Barmakian said. on a winning relay, giving her 11 UCT back in 2010. in the 1960s, to the meets against New- the standings. That was the 1966-67 Sembrano won the 100-backstroke at 200 medley relay: B (Sembrano, titles, six individual and five relays. Lessner’s 58.11 in the 100 breast – ark Academy, Cherry Hill East, St. and 1967-68 seasons.” 51.84, but Clauss, David Lindros and Cannarazzi, Lopez, Kelly) 1:36.87 Other key point-getters included Barmakian was second in a lifetime Joseph, Scotch Plains-Fanwood, (How much would WHS teachers Jack Rose finished 2-3-4 to add two 200 free: Lindros (W) 1:46.56 seniors Audrey Bangs, Erika Daniel, best 59.85 – broke the record of 58.61 Bergen Catholic, Holy Spirit, Cherry and students pay for a youtube video more points to the lead. After BC 200 IM: Om (B) 1:56.36 50 free: Kelly (B) 22.72 Allie McBrearty, Lauren Schmeider set two years by Greg Baliko of SP-F. Hill East and West, Seton Hall Prep of that warmup?) placed 1-2 in the 100-breaststroke, 100 fly: Sembrano (B) 51.39 and Kathleen Bond, juniors Courtney Consider that Union County’s list of and Mountain Lakes. In addition to the KJ’s, the Town led by Om at 50.59, followed by 100 free: Kelly (B) 49.37 Day and Amy West, sophomores breaststroke kings from WHS includes Last Friday’s double dual against Softball League featured teams like Lessner, Myers and Stefan Crigler 500 free: Lindros (W) 4:55.46 Caroline Basil, Gwyn Devin and Emily two-time state champions Greg Weiss Immaculate Heart Academy and the Setset, Balloon Farm, LXIX Chap- the team score was 83-73 entering the 200 free relay: W (J. Lindros, Lessner, ter, Laymes, Franklin Bowlers, McGrory, Barmakian) 1:28.8 McGann, and freshman Shannon Pyle. and Dave Schwartz, ’68 Olympian Bergen Catholic ranks right up there 400-free relay. 100 back: Sembrano (B) 51.84 But good as the girls were, it was the Dave Perkowski, and two-time county with the all-timers, as WHS was forced Spidermen, Trackmen, Moon Men, John Lindros, Collins, David 100 breast: Om (B) 59.59 boys who stole the show. After win- champions Paul Fitzgerald, Gregg to the limit in both meets before win- Sonny Doves, All-Americans, Tran- Lindros and McGrory slammed the 400 free relay: W (J. Lindros, Collins, ning the 2013 title without winning a Smolenski, John Greene, Joe Wilson, ning 87-83 and 93-77, respectively. scendentalists, Pandas among others. door, finishing first at 3:18.13, and D. Lindros, McGrory) 3:18.13 single event, that changed in the first Rich Bagger, Matt Bagger and Bill Immaculate Heart was the last team Just about every teenage athlete in McMeekan, one-time county champs to beat the WHS girls back in February Westfield spent some part of their sum- BYRNE, CRONIN, LESSNER & 200-RELAY SET RECORDS Terry Bentley, Steve Minkel, Hank 2010. Following that loss the girls mer Sundays in the 1960s at the old Marshall, Steve Clark, John Ackerson, won four straight state meets and then Franklin Bowl. Scott Eichhorn, Jim Ozimek, Jon tied West Windsor-Plainsboro South The KJ’s, of course, featured some Jones, Matt Hammond, Rob Myers, in the 2010 state Public A final. The outstanding talent, like Brewster and and sub-minute guys Rich Andrews last four years have seen the Devils go his brother Brad, Doug Trimmer, Blue Devil Boys, Girls Sweep and Pat Daurio, and you see the com- 16-0, 18-0, 17-0, and currently 11-0. Richie (Dunker) Danks, Larry (No pany they’re keeping. That’s 62 victories in a row, and an Neck) Inkster and his brother Dave, The sprint relay was gunning for the unbeaten streak of 67 meets. Amaz- Steve Gentino, Dave Pushman, Pat county record and picked up the school ingly, that’s not a school record. From McCabe, Bill Meyer, Mike (Chicken Union County Swim Crown record as a bonus. Lindros led off in 1984-90 the girls team won 74 straight, Wing) Kelly, Chuck Crow, and the 22.02, Lessner went 21.80, Barmakian before falling to Camden Catholic 90- Anderson brothers, Bill, Don, Bob, Four meet records by the boys and Cronin set a meet record in the 200- McBrearty finished 4-6. Byrne then 22.20 and McGrory 21.83. 80 in the state final. Rich and Tom. three by the girls were set at the free with a time of 1:52.49. Raider won the 100-butterfly in 56.88. Raider And when they weren’t winning WRESTLING UDPATE Bob Anderson was often the KJ’s Union County swim championships Isabella Iacona finished fourth and Stephanie Judge and Blue Devil Erika races, the Blue Devils were picking up The highlight match of every sea- pitcher, especially on days when only as the Westfield High School boys Blue Devil Courtney Day took fifth. Daniel finished 3-4. Baldwin won the major points. Dave Lindros and Alec son since 1959 has been against Scotch eight or nine KJ’s showed up. He be- and girls won the team title at Rutgers Cronin, Day, Caroline Basil and Allie 50-free in 23.5, followed by Raider Penn were 3-4 in the 200, Husch, Dan Plains-Fanwood. This season’s show- came known as “Bubs” or “Bubbles” University on January 26. See Devils McBrearty won the 400-free relay in Amanda Banasiak. Devin and Raider Myers and Jack Rose were 3-4-5 in the down is tomorrow night at 7, in the one Sunday at the Bowl. “I can’t re- Den. 3:39.14. The Raiders took fourth. Sarah Davis tied for fourth, and Cou- IM, McGrory was tied for third in the Raiders’ Roost. And it’s a special night, member if it was us calling him Bob- The Blue Devil boys totaled 502.5 Caroline Baldwin, Day, Gwyn Devin gar Isabella DeSimone took sixth. 50, Husch and Lessner were 2-3 in the as SP-F will host “Pin Cancer” Alumni O and it sounding like Bubbles or if it to outdistance the Scotch Plains- and Cronin won the 200-free relay in Baldwin also took the top spot in butterfly, McGrory, Barmakian and Night, with many former Raider wres- was another team,” Brewster said. Fanwood Raiders, who totaled 394. 1:38.34. The Raiders took second the 100-free at 51.84 and Banasiak Daniel were 2-3-5 in the 100, Collins tlers to be honored. In addition to playing in the Town Cranford took sixth at 112.5. The and the Cougars took fifth. took fifth. Cronin won the 500-free in and Sean Beattie were 3-4 in the 500, WHS leads the series 32-21-3, in- Softball League, for the high school Blue Devil girls totaled 416.5, well Cougar Julie Byrne established two 5:05.5. Iacona took third and Blue David Lindros, Kevin Clauss and Rose cluding five straight since 2009, al- team and Post 3 American Legion, ahead of the Raiders, who placed meet records. First, she won the 200- Devil Audrey Bangs finished fifth. were 2-3-5 in the back and Myers was though the past two years have been Brewster and Co. found time to create second at 290.5. The Lady Cougars individual medley in 2:06. Basil and Basil finished second in the 100-back- fourth in the 100 breast. close – 33-27 and 42-27. Before that a Wiffle Ball league at Washington placed seventh at 179. stroke at 58.54. Judge, McBrearty Only two swim teams have ever the Raiders had won seven in a row. School. They painted the school fence The Blue Devil boys won seven of Reading is Good For You and Bangs finished 4-5-6. Blue Dev- won all 11 events at counties – WHS in The teams have only met twice on with distance numbers like the profes- the 11 events, including all three re- ils Amy West and Daniel finished 4- 1965 and 1966. The boys also won 10 Jan. 31, in 1975 and 1976. Westfield sional fields, and even built a pitcher’s lays, and set a meet record in the 200- 6 in the 100-breaststroke. Westfield won both, 27-15 and 29-18. Dave mound. (Sadly, they couldn’t take out free relay with John Lindros, Tyler placed second in the 200-medley re- PUBLIC NOTICE Tinnesz and Bill Hunziker pinned in the trees, so they made them part of the ground-rules.) Lessner, Aram Barmakian and Luke lay followed by the Cougars. TOWN OF WESTFIELD the ’75 match, while the Devils got McGrory finishing in 1:27.85. The PLANNING BOARD pins from Steve Brown, Tinnesz and The only time I was at the Wiffle Ball League was pretty memorable. Raiders took second at 1:29.9 and the PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Jerry Gottlick in 1976, surviving a 3- Cougars finished sixth. Stephen Planning Board, at a special meeting on 2 loss by state champion Chuck Ed Down drove up, walked over to the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS January 23, 2014 adopted the following Cosenza to Joe Mineo. field, grabbed a bat, pinch-hit for who- Husch, Lessner, Barmakian and John PLANNING BOARD Lindros also placed first in the 200- resolutions for applications acted upon at BASKETBALL UPDATE ever the batter was, hit a ball over the 2014 REGULAR MEETINGS a special meeting held on December 19, fence (center field was the shallowest, medley relay at 1:37.95, followed by 2013 and at the regular monthly meeting The girls improved to 14-0 last the Raiders at 1:40.89. Ryan Daniel, goleader.com/subscribe In compliance with the Open Public held on January 6, 2014. weekend, winning the last two games and it was deepest down the lines; sort Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, of like New York’s old Polo Grounds Aedan Collins, Alec Penn and PB 12-20 Stop & Shop Supermarket after having earned the No. 18 ranking Regular Meetings of the Planning Board of in the state. Not only is the varsity in reverse). Down merely turned to McGrory won the 400-free relay at PUBLIC NOTICE the Township of Scotch Plains, Union Company, LLC, 195, 203, 219, 233 Elm Street, Block 2502, Lots 4, 5, 6, & 7. hand the bat to the guy he’d pinch-hit 3:20.02. The Raiders finished third. BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE County, New Jersey will be held in Council unbeaten, but so are the jayvee and Applicant sought preliminary and final for, walked back to his car and – as all Lessner set a meet record in the BOARD OF EDUCATION Chambers, First Floor, Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains at 7:30 major site plan approval to renovate and PUBLIC NOTICE the players chanted “Animal Ed, Ani- 100-breaststroke with a time of 58.11. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS expand the existing supermarket and to p.m. on the following Mondays in 2014, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY mal Ed, Animal Ed” – drove away. JANUARY 2014 – DECEMBER 2014 demolish the existing buildings on lots 6 & Barmakian finished second and Dan unless otherwise indicated: CHANCERY DIVISION 7 to expand the parking area. Applicant And that entire scenario didn’t take Myers finished fourth. Raiders Nolan All meetings will be held in the UNION COUNTY JANUARY 13, 2014 – REORGANIZATIONAL also proposed to construct a retaining wall two minutes. Beechwood School Susan O. Collier Me- DOCKET NO. F-5349-13 Kearns and Chris Bondarowicz fin- JANUARY 27 on the southerly and easterly property dia Center located at 1497 Woodacres FILE NO. 16475-12 “It was four-man teams – a pitcher, ished 5-6. Lindros won the 50-free in FEBRUARY 10 lines, provide additional landscaping, re- Drive, Mountainside, New Jersey 07092. catcher, shortstop and first baseman,” FEBRUARY 24 vise and update signage and make other NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT 21.88, followed by Raider Matt All meetings will be regularly scheduled MARCH 10 site improvement. Applicant sought vari- Brewster said. “We played two or three Marino, and McGrory and Cougar meetings of the Board to begin at 6:30 p.m. (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: MARCH 24 ance relief from §11.26E2 to allow a side games every night, kept stats, my unless otherwise noted. It is anticipated ORCETTA, L.L.C.; Matt Kaczynski tied for third. Lindros WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 yard buffer less than required; §11.26E2 to that the Board will adjourn to Executive brother Daryl wrote the games up in also won the 500-free at 4:51.74, APRIL 28 allow a side yard less than required; YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND Session immediately following the initial the paper. One year Bubs was a 20- MAY 12 §11.26F1b to allow storefront façade win- REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO followed by Raider Kevin Fleck and roll call to review matters appropriate for WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 dow area less than required; §12.07D to AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- game loser.” Blue Devils Collins and Sean Beattie. discussion in private under the Open Pub- JUNE 9 allow a fence height in the side and rear neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 lic Meetings Act. The Board will return from Raider Alex Skoog took top honors JUNE 23 yard greater than allowed; §12.08C to al- West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to Executive Session to continue the public Probitas Verus Honos in the 100-free at 47.58, followed by JULY 14 low a retaining wall height greater than the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in portion of the meeting at 7:30 p.m., at JULY 28 allowed; §12.07D & §12.08H to allow fence which PRO CAPITAL FUND I, LLC BY ITS McGrory, Barmakian, Kaczynski and which time the Board will consider and act SEPTEMBER 8 and retaining wall setbacks less than re- CUSTODIAN, US BANK is the plaintiff and PUBLIC NOTICE Blue Devil Ryan Daniel. Skoogs also upon its public session agenda items. SEPTEMBER 22 quired; §16.04 to allow a monument sign POHETTA, L.L.C., ET ALS; are defen- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD touched first in the 100-backstroke at Tuesday, January 7, 2014 (6:00 p.m.) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 where not permitted; §16.04E1a to allow dants, pending in the Superior Court of PLANNING BOARD 52.98, followed by Blue Devils David Tuesday, January 28, 2014 OCTOBER 27 two main entrance signs where one is New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION Lindros, Kevin Clauss and Jack Rose, Tuesday, February 25, 2014 NOVEMBER 10 permitted; §16.04E1b to allow a height of County and bearing Docket No. F-5349- Please take notice that on February 26, and Raider Eric Chang. Tuesday, March 25, 2014 NOVEMBER 24 the main entrance wall signs greater than 13 within thirty-five (35) days after Janu- 2014 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough Tuesday, April 29, 2014 DECEMBER 8 permitted; §16.04E1d to allow a vertical ary 30, 2014 exclusive of such date. If you Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, Summit’s Tim Kostalansky set two Tuesday, May 27, 2014 DECEMBER 22 dimension of the main entrance wall sign fail to answer or appear in accordance with Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board meet records. First in the 200-indi- Tuesday, June 17, 2014 In accordance with the Americans With greater than allowed; §16.04E2a to allow Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be will hold a hearing on the application of the vidual medley at 1:52.99, followed Tuesday, July 22, 2014 Disabilities Act, any person that might re- a greater number of wall signs than permit- rendered against you for relief demanded undersigned. The property in question is by Kearns, Husch, Myers and Rose. Tuesday, August 26, 2014 quire special needs should be in touch with ted; §16.04E2b to allow a height of a wall in the Complaint. You shall file your An- located at: 295 Midway Ave, Fanwood, Second, Kostalansky won the 100- Tuesday, September 30, 2014 the Board Office during normal business sign greater than permitted; §16.04E2c to swer and Proof of Service in duplicate with New Jersey, also known as Block 17 Lot 1, Tuesday, October 28, 2014 hours so that their needs may be ad- allow a horizontal dimension of a wall sign the Clerk of the Superior Court of New as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, owned butterfly in 50.98, followed by Husch, Tuesday, November 25, 2014 dressed. All interested persons may be greater than permitted; §16.04E2d to al- Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - CN by Lauren and Joe Pegas. Lessner and Marino. Tuesday, December 16, 2014 present and be heard. low a vertical dimension of a wall sign 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in accor- The applicant requests In-ground pool greater than allowed; §17.02C7 to allow dance with the Rules of Civil Practice and which is in violation of: For the girls, Blue Devil Sarah 1 T - 1/30/14, The Leader Fee: $30.60 1 T - 1/30/14, The Times Fee: $36.72 fewer parking spaces than required; Procedure. Section 184-134E3 of the Fanwood Land §17.03C3 to allow a parking setback of a You are further advised that if you are Use Code. Variance Requested: Private non-residential use adjacent to a residen- unable to obtain an attorney you may com- swimming pool in front yard; Permitted: tial use less than required; §17.04A to municate with the Lawyer Referral Service rear only; Present: n/a; Proposed: Midway The Proven Professional allow parking space dimensions less than of the County of Venue and that if you 38 feet. required ; §17.10C to allow lighting levels cannot afford an attorney, you may com- Section 184-134E3 of the Fanwood Land at the driveway greater than permitted; municate with the Legal Services Office of Use Code. Variance Requested: Private §17.10E to allow maximum height of light the County of Venue. The telephone num- swimming pool in front yard; Permitted: fixtures greater than permitted. Applicant ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- rear only; Present: n/a; Proposed: Wood- sought the removal if necessary of a con- yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal land 42 feet. Long-term success in the real estate profession is dition of site plan approval decided on Services Office 908-354-4340. Section 184-115E4 of the Fanwood Land March 7, 1983 whereby deliveries and THE ACTION has been instituted for the Use Code. Variance Requested: front yard reserved for the select few who consistently deliver unloading at the site and pickup and deliv- purpose of foreclosing the following tax set back; Permitted: 30 feet; Present: 5.7 value to their clients. With unparalleled dignity and ery of dumpsters be limited to the hours sale certificate: feet; Proposed: 5.7 feet. between 7:30 and 5:30pm. 1. A certain tax certificate 09-00272, Section 184-134C1 of the Fanwood Land grace, Hye-Young Choi continues to provide an Application approved with conditions. sold on 10/22/2010, dated 10/29/2010, Use Code. Variance Requested: Acces- and was recorded on 12/29/2010 in Book sory structure greenhouse in front yard; inspired level of service and outstanding results. PB13-09 Redstar Holdings, LLC 1024 13041 at Page 414, made by STACEY L. Permitted: rear/side yard only; Present: 22 South Avenue, West, Applicant sought CARRON, Collector of Taxes of LINDEN, feet Midway; Proposed: 22 feet Midway. preliminary and final major site plan ap- Hye-Young Choi and State of New Jersey to PRO CAPITAL Section 184-134A of the Fanwood Land proval with variances to allow a change FUND I, LLC BY ITS CUSTODIAN, US Use Code. Variance Requested: detached Sales Associate from a business use to a professional BANK and subsequently assigned to plain- garage closer than front yard; Permitted: office use for accounting and investment tiff, PRO CAPITAL FUND I, LLC BY ITS no closer than front yard; Present: 7 feet Top 1% of all Coldwell Banker Agents Internationally management. No expansion of the build- CUSTODIAN, US BANK. This covers real front; 1 feet side; Proposed: 7 feet front; 1 ing is proposed. 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FRIEDMAN 11 RBs, SCOTT SINKS 22 PTs, KNAPP 10 PTs More photos at goleader.com Blue Devils’ Quickness, Jars Ballyhoo Sports Johnson Lady B’ballers, 59-36

By DAVID B. CORBIN the rebounds and try to get a fast and a blocked shot. Hannah Liddy (6 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times breakaway for the team. I try to box rebounds), Shannon Devitt and Jamie Senior forward Carly Friedman out, get my position as best I can,” Miller each sank four points. grabbed nearly everything under the Friedman said. Crusader Gianna Rebosio finished boards and quickly shoveled the ball “Carly definitely got stronger. She’s with 11 points and Steph Visconti put out to offensive “money players” Lil been a lot more focused this year than in 10 points. Scott and Jackie Knapp, who com- she’s been. She’s the captain, and The Blue Devils took a 10-0 lead bined for 32 points, which led the 18th she’s really carrying the girls along with Scott beginning the action with a ranked, 13-0 Westfield High School the way. She’s leading by example,” 3-pointer, on an assist from Knapp. By girls basketball team to a 59-36 jarring Blue Devil Head Coach Joe Marino the end of the first quarter, Scott had of the 5-7 A.L. Johnson Crusaders in said. hit half of her 22 points and Knapp hit Westfield on January 23. Scott led all scorers with 22 points, four, while Miller and Luzzi had two Friedman had 11 rebounds but also including a pair of 3-pointers, and points each to make the score, 19-8. blocked several shots and tipped balls added five steals, three assists and Luzzi and Scott hit 2-pointers and to teammates, who moved the ball five rebounds. Knapp had 10 points, Knapp sank a pair of free throws to up down court to set up scoring opportu- three assists, three steals and two re- the lead to 25-9 before the Crusaders nities. Friedman also had two steals, bounds. Sophomore forward Olivia called a timeout. More steals led to an assist and four points. Luzzi learned well from Scott’s and more points and a 32-13 Blue Devil “I feel pretty good about things. Knapp’s history of thievery and con- lead at the half. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING THE TAKEDOWN AT THE EDGE...Blue Devil Matt Barber gets a double-leg takedown on Cougar Andrew I’m not much of a shooter, so I do tributed five steals herself to go with The huge lead allowed the Blue Tompkins at the edge of the mat in their 145-lb bout in Cranford on January 24. what I can under the boards, try to get four points, four assists, two rebounds CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 J. MILLER WINS IN O.T., DiGIOVANNI EDGES FULLER Cougar Matmen March Past Westfield Blue Devils, 39-22

By DAVID B. CORBIN venge on him. When he took the shot, double-leg takedown to nip Andrew Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times I just pushed myself and thought about Tompkins, 3-2, at 145-lbs. Five forfeits shortened a showdown the work we did in practice, and I put Blue Devil Nick Velez increased between two rivals, but several bouts it [leg] in there,” Miller said. his offensive arsenal in his 152-lb turned out to be quite exciting as the Busch took a 2-0 lead with a double- bout with Corey Birch. Velez con- Cranford High School wrestling team leg takedown in the first period and verted a takedown into a 3-point marched to a 39-22 victory over Miller escaped, but his ability to con- nearfall to seize a 5-0 lead in the first Westfield in Cranford on January 24. trol Busch from the top position period and attempted several two-on- Few, if any, of the bouts were more throughout the entire second period one pipewrench tilts, although re- exciting than the very first one at 126- put him in the position to, at least, ceiving no further points. In the sec- lbs when Blue Devil freshman Jack knot the score in the third. Busch, ond period, Velez recorded a turn-in Miller fought off a double-leg who received a warning in the first reversal then added a pair of takedown attempt in overtime and period, also controlled from the top takedowns to earn an 11-1, majority turned it into a defensive takedown to throughout the third period but re- decision. edge Dave Busch, who had recently ceived a second warning while doing Cougar Niko Cappello received a placed second in the Union County so, which awarded Miller a penalty forfeit at 160-lbs then Blue Devil Tournament, 4-2. point to send the bout into overtime. Jerek Gozdieski recorded a takedown Miller managed to wrap his left leg Cougars Brian McGovern (132-lbs) before pinning Chris Kiame in 1:30 around Busch’s right leg to eventu- and Gavin Murray (138-lbs) received with a half nelson and arm bar at 170- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ally inch behind for the takedown. forfeits to make the team score, 12-3, lbs. At 182-lbs, Cougar Nick Ballas IN FOR THE LAY-UP...Blue Devil Lil Scott, No. 20, goes in for a lay-up in the game against the Johnson Crusaders in “It was difficult. The last time I then Blue Devil Matt Barber recorded recorded an escape and a defensive Westfield on January 23. Scott poured in 22 points and Westfield won, 59-36. wrestled him I lost, so I wanted re- a second-period escape and a low CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Devils to move some bench players “We take each day like it’s opening Although the Blue Devils won all who were in it knew they had to do in an out during the third quarter. day. Every game is a new game. It’s three relays and all but two individual something amazing. We put all our Scott sank her second 3-pointer mid- 0-0! We enjoy our record when we events, IHA was reaping a lots of trust in them. We put everything we way through as the Blue Devils are not on the floor. When we are on seconds, thirds and fourths in the had in the pool, and it worked for us,” stretched their lead to 44-23 entering the floor, we don’t have a record. It’s early stages of the meet. Baldwin, Baldwin said. the final quarter. After the spread opening day,” Coach Marino said. Devin, Daniel and Lizzy “We knew that going into the 200- increased to 53-29 with 3:52 remain- “Our team has been progressing Diamontopolous won the opening free relay, we needed to come in 1 and ing, Coach Marino rested all five of very well. It’s easy because we know event, the 200-medley relay in 3 to get ourselves back in the game. his players who were on the court at each other very well. We have been 1:55.48. IHA took 2-3. Swimming in Knowing that, all the girls were mo- the time and sent in a fresh group of together for a couple of years now Lane 2, Cronin won the 200-freestyle tivated, not only to get good times, five players. and everyone has a lot of heart and with a time of 1:54.94. IHA took 2-3- but to get the places. We definitely In their first meeting in Clark, the gives it their all every game. As long 4 then Courtney Day placed fifth. put a lot of confidence in our fresh- Blue Devils had an easy time with the as we show up to play, everything IHA’s Kim Caccamo touched first in men. Emily Oster finished really Crusaders in a 65-36 victory, but an works in our favor. We are off to a big the 200-individual medley at 2:09.85. strong,” Cronin said. undefeated record, presents a clear start so far, and I hope we keep it up. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue Devils Caroline Basil and Allie Next, Baldwin, swimming on the target for some team that is biting at We have been working hard in prac- CRANFORD ATHLETES OF THE WEEK...Anna Fitch, a junior on the winter McBrearty finished 2-4. outskirts in Lane 6, seized first in the the bit to zero in on an upset. tice and we are playing for each other,” track team, split a 28 in the 4x200m relay and a :61 in the 4x400m relay at the Union Devin won the 50-free in 25.13, 100-backstroke at 55.94, while “We try to go into every game with Friedman said. County Championships in mid January to lead the girls a fifth place finish. IHA took 2-3-4 and Emily Oster took Caroline Basil and Bangs took 3-5 to Brandon Chan, a senior captain on the varsity bowling team, bowled a career high fifth. Daniel won the 100-butterfly in give Westfield a 72-68 lead. IHA’s an open mind and not get too confi- “We work hard in practice, and 677 three game series to lead the Cougars to a 5-2 upset over 10th ranked Linden. dent. We know that we just can’t that’s the outcome. We have some 59.06, but IHA finished 2-3-4 to take Kathryn Desernia won the 100-breast- expect everything and we have to goals and we definitely want to be a 43-35 lead after the fifth event. Blue stroke in 1:09.12 and Sue Neggia work hard for our wins. It’s not going competitive in the county,” Coach Devil Shannon Pyle placed fifth. took fourth to cut Westfield’s lead by to get handed to us. We have to keep Marino said. “That was scary. We knew there two. Devin, Kathleen Bond and Bangs Cougars Beat Blue Devil Matmen was going to be some lead changes,” took 2-4-5. getting stronger and stronger as we AL Johnson 8 5 10 13 36 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Cronin said. With the score, 79-77, the Blue go on,” Friedman said, Westfield 19 13 12 15 59 spin-around takedown to defeat Devin standing Gramby reversal and Kalimtzis The tide changed a little bit in the Devils stacked Lane 4 with Cronin, Anderson, 3-0. When Kevin Frega escaped in the second period then 100-free, when Baldwin, swimming Day, McBrearty and Baldwin and received a forfeit at 195-lbs, the Blue Scorese’s tenacious top control in the in Lane 2, touched first in 52.42 and touched first with a time of 3:35.82 to Devils took a 22-21 team lead. third earned him a 5-3 decision. Day took third then Cronin won the grab eight more team points and the Another tight bout came at 220-lbs “When I was looking at their lineup, 500-free in 5:05.28 and Audrey Bangs victory. when Blue Devil Tom Anderson and thinking they had every spot filled, it finished fourth, while IHA took 2-3- 200 medley relay: W (Baldwin, Devin, 5 to make the team score, 58-52. Daniel, Diamantopolous) 1:49.9 Mike Pastor entered overtime with a 2- was a close match. It could have gone 200 free: Cronin (W) 1:54.94 2 tie. Pastor, however, took Anderson to either way depending on the [coin] Then it happened! Day, Devin, 200 IM: Caccamo (I) 2:09.85 his back for a five-point move to record flip. That’s what I thought it would McBrearty and Cronin won the 200- 50 free: Devin (W) 25.13 a 7-2 victory. Cougar heavyweight Alex come down to, the flip at 138 where free relay in 1:40.9, and 100 fly: Daniel (W) 59.06 Diamontopolous, Daniel, Pyle and 100 free: Baldwin (W) 52.42 Esposito received a forfeit then Cougar they were going to bump everybody 500 free: Cronin (W) 5:05.28 Anthony Capece recorded four up. They could move some guys Oster took third to create a 10-4 swing 200 free relay: W (Day, Devin, takedowns and a reversal to defeat Chris around in there, but after the weigh and knot the score at 62-62. McBrearty, Cronin) 1:40.9 “There’s never a dull moment in 100 back: Baldwin (W) 55.94 Hoerle, 10-4, at 106-lbs. in, some of their guys were hurt,” 100 breast: Desernia (I) 1"09.12 Another very tight bout arrived at Cougar Head Coach Pat Gorman said. these kind of meets. I wasn’t in the 2- free relay, but I knew that the girls 400 free relay: W (Cronin, Day, 113-lbs when Blue Devil John Fuller BOUT SEQUENCE: McBrearty, Baldwin) 3:35.82 and Tom DiGiovanni were locked in 126: — J. Miller (W) d Busch, 4-2 OT a 0-0 tie entering the third period. 132: — McGovern (C) won forfeit DiGiovanni pulled off a standing 138: — Murray (C) won forfeit 145: — Barber (W) d Tompkins, 3-2 Gramby forward roll for an escape 152: — Velez (W) md Birch, 11-1 then warded off Fuller’s attacks for a 160: — Cappello (C) won forfeit NFHS COACH OF THE YEAR...Cranford High School baseball Head Coach 1-0 victory. 170: — Gozdieski (W) p Kiame, 1:30 The final bout of the evening at 120- 182: — Ballas (C) d D. Anderson, 3-0 Dennis McCaffery has been selected by the NFHS Coaches Association as the 2013 195: — Frega (W) won forfeit Coach of the Year in the sport of baseball for New Jersey. Coach Mac has now been lbs was also very tense. Blue Devil 220: — Pastor (C) d Anderson, 7-2 OT selected as the State Coach of the Year by both the New Jersey Coaches Association Nick Kalimtzis took a 2-0 lead with a Hwt: — Esposito (C) won forfeit as well as the National Coaches Association. The NFHS is the official national Merkel takedown, but Chris Scorese 106: — Capece (C) d Hoerle, 10-4 coaches association of the National Federation of State High School Associations. escaped and came back with a takedown 113: — DiGiovanni (C) d Fuller, 1-0 for a 3-2 lead. Scorese pulled off a 120: — Scorese (C) d Kalimtzis, 5-3 WF ‘Y’ Devilfish Dominate Cougar Cagers Cage Blue Devil Boys Rap Rahway Boys, 71-68 GL Highlanders, 45-36 The Cranford High Shool boys Stingray Splash Invite The Westfield High School boys basketball team came up on the top The Westfield Area “Y” Devilfish 11-12 Boys: Thomas Brennan, 3rd (50- basketball team improved to 8-5 with side of a 71-68 decision over Rahway had 23 winners at the HCY Stingray breast); Timothy McGann, 2nd (50-free, a 45-36 victory over Governor in Cranford on January 23. Tommy 400IM), 3rd (500-free); Zach Youssef, 1st Livingston in Berkeley Heights on Trotter sank 19 points. John Splash Invitational held at Raritan (200-fly), 3rd (50-back, 200-free). Bay “Y” in Perth Amboy on January 13-14 Girls: Aidan Donohue, 2nd (200- January 25. Chris Wright bucketed Oblachinski had 15 points, Mike 18-19. Over 85 percent of the team breast); Betsy Penn, 2nd (100-fly), 3rd 15 points, while Dylan Elliott and Guarriello netted 13 points and Luke CLASSIC CHAMPIONS...The Westfield 8th Grade Travel basketball team swam personal best times, achieving (500-free); Emily Oster, 2nd (200-back), Dave Kane each netted nine points. Christiano put in 12 points. competed in the Junior Hoophall Classic from January 17-20 in Springfield, 3rd (100-free); Emma Reilly, 1st (200- Mass. They finished 5-0 and won the championship game, 42-41 against a tough multiple new “Y” Silver and “Y” back) 2nd (100-back). Westfield 9 9 16 11 57 Rahway 11 10 23 24 68 Billerica, Massachusetts team. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Chris State time standards. 13-14 Boys: Eric Bebel, 2nd (50-free, Gov. Livingston 7 7 17 5 36 Cranford 17 20 12 22 71 O’Connor, Michael Knapp, Luke Hunziker and Mark Natiello; back row, Jake 8U Girls: Emma Brown, 1st (25-fly), 200IM), 3rd (200-free); Ryan Bebel, 1st Wornow, Mark Schiavo, Dylan Jackson, Adam McDaniel, Michael Juchnik and 2nd (25-breast), 3rd (50-breast); Neve (200-breast), 2nd (200-free); Aidan Ferreira, 3rd (25-breast & 100IM), Emily Collins, 1st (400IM, 200-back, 200-fly); Aidan Boland. Not pictured: Head Coach Keith Gabloff and Assistants Mark Leary, 7th (25-breast); Katherine Li, 1st Colin Daniel, 2nd (100-back), 3rd (100- Mitchell, Dave Jackson and Gary Knapp. (50-fly, 100IM, 50-breast, 25 & 50-free); free, 200-fly); Jack Edmonson, 1st (100- Katherine Riordan, 2nd (100IM, 25 & 50- breast), 3rd (200IM); Griff Morgan, 1st free); 3rd (100-free); Claire Logan, 2nd (100-back, 200 & 500-free), 2nd (200- Westfield RVL Matmen Level (25-fly), 3rd (25-free); Julia Schneider back); Nick Youssef, 2nd (500-free, 200- 1st (50-back), 2nd (100-free). breast) 3rd (100-back). 8U Boys: Christian Tedesco, 1st (50 15+ Girls: Meredith Bagger, 1st (200- & 100-free), 2nd (50-breast, 100IM); breast); Caitlin Collins, 1st (100-fly, Summit, 90-0, Franklin, 75-9 Danny McGann, 1st (25-free), 2nd (50 & 400IM), 3rd (200-free, 500-free, 200-fly); 100-free); Owen Waibel, 3rd (25-back); Marina Decotiis, 3rd (100-fly); Julia Westfield’s Raritan Valley League said Jack Price (6-1; 95-lbs). “We Michael Gauthier, 1st (50-fly); Colin Diamantopoulos, 2nd (200IM, 200-free, wrestling team added a pair of victo- want this one really bad.” Kavanagh, 3rd (50-back). 100 & 200-back); Rachel Fan, 3rd (50- ries on January 25 with a 90-0 trounc- 9-10 Girls: Natalie Lee, 1st (50-fly, free); Kim Jimenez, 1st (50, 100, 200 & The match versus Bound Brook 200IM), 3rd (200-free); Isabelle Gauthier, 500-free, 100 & 200-back); Emily ing of Summit and a 75-9 win over will take place on Saturday, February 3rd (200IM); Bridget Thomas, 2nd (50- McGann, 2nd (500-free), 3rd (100 & 200- Franklin at Summit to improve to 7- 1, at 1 pm at Roosevelt Intermediate back). back); Lauren Schmeider, 2nd (100-fly). 0 in the league. School in Westfield. 9-10 Boys: Aidan Trenery, 1st (200IM), 15+ Boys: Stefan Crigler, 1st (100- “While we wrestled really well to- 2nd (100-free). breast); Ryan Daniel, 1st (50 & 500-free, WESTFIELD 90, SUMMIT 0 11-12 Girls: Grace Brown, 3rd (200- 100-fly), 2nd (100-free), 3rd (200-free); day,” said coach Michael Price, “we 45 – McAndrew p. Schnerer 0:16 fly); Emilia McCormack, 3rd (50-free); Lucas Fan, 1st (400 & 200IM), 2nd (200- know that next week will be a real test 50 – Scalia won by forfeit Julia McGann, 2nd (100-fly); Keeley Th- breast), 3rd (500-free, 100-breast); for our team.” Price, referring to the 53 – B. Jordan d. Carnemolla 6-2 ompson, 1st (200-back), 3rd (100-fly). Michael Mizus, 3rd (200-breast); Jack upcoming match against Bound 57 – Composto p. Banks 0:35 Rose, 1st (200-breast, 200-back); Alec ACTIVE MAT SEASON...The Westfield Wrestling Rec team participated in the 60 – Turnoff p. Acitelli 0:35 PUBLIC NOTICE Penn, 1st (100-back, 200-free), 2nd (500- Middlesex Tournament this past weekend and has won multiple individual Brook, said his team is pumped up 63 – P. Hanna p. Fisher 0:58 free), 3rd (50-free); Tommy Pyle, 3rd championships throughout the season and have wrestled in over 15 matches and ready for the showdown. Last 67 – Gimblette p. Cavicchia 0:34 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY (200-back); Noah Stiles, 2nd (200-fly); 70 – J. Jordan p. Disibio 0:41 CHANCERY DIVISION across N.J. Pictured are: Myles Burroughs, Steven Csorba, Liam Oakes, Sam and season Bound Brook represented the Blake Taylor 2nd (100-back). Ian Deyerle, Rich DeRick, Justin Blaise, Luke Angelo, Jack Cueto, Aaron Ives, 73 – O’Hagen p. Cantone 0:48 UNION COUNTY only blemish on Westfield’s record, 77 – Holtzman won by forfeit DOCKET NO. F-20519-13 Dylan Oakes, Connor Bassolino, Joseph Puckett, and Jack Patterson. recording a gut wrenching one-point 80 – S. Hanna d. Chambers 7-6 FILE NO. 17111-13 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE victory. 85 – Cherry won by forfeit NOTICE TO REDEEM TOWN OF WESTFIELD Westfield, anchored by Quinn 90 – Heyder won by forfeit BOROUGH OF GARWOOD the Borough of Garwood is hereby 95 – Price p. Colandra 1:46 EMPIRE TAX FUND III, LLC; INVITATION TO BID amended to read as follows: Gimblette (7-0; 67-lbs) and Jackson 100 – Greco d. Davidson inj. default PLAINTIFF VS. ELIJAH ORDINANCE NO. 14-03 SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE- (c) Side: 10% of the lot width on both Jordan (7-0, 70-lbs) has a number of 105 – Mercer won by forfeit BOYD, HIS HEIRS, DEVISEES CEIVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND sides, except that in no case will a side returning starters who are looking HWT – Clancy won by forfeit AND PERSONAL REPRESEN- OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD AT THE §106-91C(2)(C) (YARDS) IN yard be less than five feet. When the lot in TATIVES AND HIS, HER, forward to the rematch. “Coach set WESTFIELD 75, FRANKLIN 9 MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 425 EAST §106-91 (SINGLE FAMILY question is a corner lot, the side yard shall THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR the tone on the first day of practice 45 – Scalia (W) p Danridge 1:35 BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW RESIDENTIAL ZONE-RA conform to 50% of the required front yard SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, 50 – McAndrew (W) d Danbey 5-2 JERSEY, AT 10:00 A.M., PREVAILING ZONE), §106-92C(2)(C) setbacks on said side street as determined about going undefeated this year,” TITLE AND INTEREST; JEF- 53 – B. Jordan (W) p Yeager 0:40 TIME ON TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2014 FOR: (YARDS) IN §106-92 (SINGLE by the front yard requirement for the zon- FREY E. BOYD; EDITH BOYD, PUBLIC NOTICE 57 – Harper (W) d Byrnes 5-0 FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE- ing district, but not less than 10 feet. WIFE OF JEFFREY E. BOYD; USER-FEE BASED RESIDEN- 60 – Composto (W) p Pastuer 0:46 RA1 ZONE) AND §106- TOWN OF WESTFIELD VERNON R. BOYD; RUSSELL TIAL CLEANUP PROGRAM SECTION 4. §106-118 (Fences and 63 – Turnoff (W) p Davidson 0:19 93C(2)(C) (YARDS) IN §106- PLANNING BOARD M. SINACK; GEICO; STATE FOR BULKY HOUSEHOLD 93 (TWO FAMILY RESIDEN- Walls) in Article VIII (Zone Regulations) in 67 – Gimblette (W) p McGhee 0:46 OF NEW JERSEY; WASTE TIAL ZONE-RB ZONE) TO Chapter 106 (Land Use) of the Code of the NOTICE OF DECISION 70 – J. Jordan (W) p Bozinta 0:14 DEFENDANT(S) Borough of Garwood is hereby amended 73 – Wragg (W) p C. Brown 1:25 PROPOSALS SHALL BE IN WRITING AMEND RESTRICTIONS ON On January 23, 2014, the Planning Board CONSTRUCTION IN SIDE to add Section H as follows: 77 – Holtzman (W) p. J. Brown 0:19 TO: ELIJAH BOYD, HIS HEIRS, DEVI- ON THE FORMS FURNISHED AND MUST of the Town of Westfield adopted a Reso- 80 – S. Hanna (W) d Torres 9-6 SEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTA- BE DELIVERED AT THE PLACE AND YARDS ON CORNER LOTS, H. On a corner lot, no fence other than an lution granting preliminary and final site AND TO ADD SECTION H TO 85 – Rudow (W) p Morales 2:19 TIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY BEFORE THE HOUR ABOVE MEN- open fence not more than four feet in plan and variance approvals to the Appli- 90 – Yeager (F) p. Mesbah 0:40 OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TIONED, AND MUST BE ACCOMPANIED §106-118 (FENCES AND height shall be permitted in the side yard cant, Redstar Holdings, LLC, for property WALLS) TO AMEND RE- 95 – Price (W) won by forfeit TITLE AND INTEREST; RUSSELL M. BY A CERTIFIED CHECK, OR BID BOND, closest to the street, that is, beyond the located at 1024 South Avenue West, Block 100 – Greco (W) won by forfeit SINACK; PAYABLE TO THE TOWN OF STRICTIONS ON FENCES ON side line of the principal building. On a 2606, Lot 9 on the Tax Map of the Town of CORNER LOTS, IN ARTICLE 105 – Roskowitz (F) d Mercer 7-4 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order WESTFIELD, IN THE AMOUNT OF vacant lot, no fence other than an open Westfield. The existing building will be HWT – Clancy (W) p. Cudaro 0:33 made on January 23, 2014, the Superior $500.00. EACH BID MUST ALSO BE VIII (ZONE REGULATIONS) IN fence not more than four feet in height shall utilized as a professional office and the Court Fixed March 10, 2014 between the ACCOMPANIED BY A SURETY COM- CHAPTER 106 (LAND USE) be allowed beyond the permitted building approvals will permit renovations to the PUBLIC NOTICE hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon and PANY CERTIFICATE STATING THAT OF THE CODE OF THE BOR- envelope on the side closest to the street. building interior and exterior including roof four o’clock in the afternoon, prevailing SAID SURETY COMPANY WILL PRO- OUGH OF GARWOOD. alterations and a building-mounted sign. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS SECTION 5. All ordinances or parts of time, at the office of the Tax Collector of VIDE THE BIDDER WITH THE REQUIRED The existing parking area will also be re- ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and ordinances inconsistent herewith are ROSELLE, located at 10 CHESTNUT PERFORMANCE BOND IN THE FULL striped. The Resolution is on file and avail- Council of the Borough of Garwood: hereby repealed to the extent of such 2014 REGULAR MEETINGS STREET, ROSELLE, NEW JERSEY AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT, BY A able for PUBLIC INSPECTION in the office inconsistency. 07203, as the time and place when and NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT AND A SECTION 1. §106-91C(2)(c) (Yards) in of the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue In compliance with the Open Public where you may pay to the plaintiff the CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICATION §106-91 (Single Family Residential Zone- SECTION 6. If any portion of this ordi- West, Westfield, New Jersey, during that Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, amount so found due for principal and STATEMENT, AND A STATEMENT OF RA Zone) in Article VIII (Zone Regulations) nance shall be determined to be invalid, office’s normal business hours. regular meetings of the Zoning Board of interest on its certificate of tax sale as OWNERSHIP, ON THE FORMS IN- in Chapter 106 (Land Use) of the Code of such determination shall not affect the HEHL & HEHL, P.C. Adjustment of the Township of Scotch follows: CLUDED IN, AND EXPLAINED IN THE the Borough of Garwood is hereby validity of the remaining portions of said Attorneys for the Applicant Plains, Union County, New Jersey will be LOT 44 BLOCK 2102 on the tax dupli- CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. amended to read as follows: ordinance. 1 T - 1/30/14, The Leader Fee: $21.93 held in Council Chambers, First Floor, cate of ROSELLE. Total amount required BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO COM- Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, (c) Side: 10% of the lot width on both SECTION 7. This ordinance shall take to redeem tax sale certificate no. 11022 is PLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PUBLIC NOTICE Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. on sides, except that in no case will a side effect upon final passage and publication $37,859.38, together with interest from N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 ET SEQ. AND N.J.A.C. the following Thursdays in 2014 unless yard be less than five feet. When the lot in in accordance with law and upon filing with TOWN OF WESTFIELD November 30, 2013 and costs of $1,249.05. 17:27 AND MUST PAY WORKMEN THE otherwise noted: question is a corner lot, the side yard shall the Union County Planning Board. RECREATION COMMISSION And that unless, at the same time and PREVAILING WAGE RATES PROMUL- conform to 50% of the required front yard JANUARY 16, 2014 – place, you or one of you redeem by paying GATED BY THE NEW JERSEY STATE NOTICE In compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-8D setbacks on said side street as determined REORGANIZATION – 7:00 P.M. the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUS- Notice is hereby given that Ordinance (Open Public Meeting Act), the Westfield by the front yard requirement for the zon- REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P.M. then you, and each of you shall be de- TRY FOR THIS PROJECT, COPIES OF No. 14-03, was introduced and passed on Recreation Commission wishes to advise ing district, but not less than 10 feet. FEBRUARY 6 barred and foreclosed of and from all right WHICH ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF first reading at a meeting of the Borough the public that it will hold its regular meet- MARCH 6 and equity of redemption of, in and to the THE TOWN ENGINEER. SECTION 2. §106-92C(2)(c) (Yards) in Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the ings for 2014 in the Recreation Confer- APRIL 10 lands and premises above set out and ALL BIDDERS MUST SUBMIT WITH §106-91 (Single Family Residential Zone- County of Union, State of New Jersey, held ence Room of the Municipal Building 425 MAY 1 described in the complaint and every part THEIR BID A COPY OF THEIR NEW RA1 Zone) in Article VIII (Zone Regula- on the 28TH DAY OF JANUARY 2014, East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey JUNE 5 thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with JERSEY BUSINESS REGISTRATION tions) in Chapter 106 (Land Use) of the and that Ordinance No. 14-03, will be taken at 7:30pm, on the following dates: JULY 10 an absolute and indefeasible estate of CERTIFICATE. FAILURE TO SUBMIT Code of the Borough of Garwood is hereby up for further consideration for final pas- MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3 SEPTEMBER 4 inheritance in fee simple in said lands and PROOF OF REGISTRATION WILL DIS- amended to read as follows: sage at the meeting of said Borough Coun- MONDAY, MARCH 10 OCTOBER 2 premises. QUALIFY THE BID. cil to be held at its meeting room in the (c) Side: 10% of the lot width on both MONDAY, APRIL 7 NOVEMBER 6 Anything to the contrary notwithstand- SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE SEEN OR Municipal Building, 403 South Avenue, sides, except that in no case will a side MONDAY, MAY 5 DECEMBER 4 ing, redemption shall be permitted up until OBTAINED AT THE OFFICE OF THE Garwood, New Jersey, on the 11TH DAY yard be less than five feet. When the lot in MONDAY, JUNE 2 JANUARY 8, 2015 – the entry of final judgment including the TOWN ENGINEER, PUBLIC WORKS OF FEBRUARY 2014, at 7:15 p.m., or as question is a corner lot, the side yard shall MONDAY, JULY 7 REORGANIZATION – 7:00 PM whole of the last date upon which judg- CENTER, 959 NORTH AVENUE WEST, soon thereafter as said matter can be conform to 50% of the required front yard NO REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING ment is entered. WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY. THE heard, at which time and place all persons In accordance with the Americans With setbacks on said side street as determined IS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. MAYOR AND COUNCIL RESERVE THE who may be interested therein will be given Disabilities Act, any person that might re- by the front yard requirement for the zon- MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Attorney for Plaintiff RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS, an opportunity to be heard concerning the quire special needs should be in touch with ing district, but not less than 10 feet. MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. IF IN THE INTEREST OF THE TOWN, IT same. the Board Office during normal business MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 290 Route 46 West IS DEEMED ADVISABLE TO DO SO. SECTION 3. §106-93C(2)(c) (Yards) in ATTEST: hours so that their needs may be ad- MONDAY, DECEMBER 1 Denville, New Jersey 07834 KRIS J. MCALOON §106-93 (Two Family Residential Zone- Christina Ariemma dressed. All interested persons may be MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2015 (973) 586-2300 TOWN ENGINEER RB Zone) in Article VIII (Zone Regulations) Municipal Clerk present and be heard. 1 T - 1/30/14, The Leader Fee: $57.12 1 T - 1/30/14, The Leader Fee: $52.53 in Chapter 106 (Land Use) of the Code of 1 T - 1/30/14, The Leader Fee: $103.02 1 T - 1/30/14, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T - 1/30/14, The Times Fee: $32.13 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 30, 2014 Page 13

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS – Obituaries – ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PLANNING BOARD CLASSIFIEDS NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATION #14-01 Frank Hawkins, 86, Decorated Veteran; PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Febru- FARM HELP WANTED CHILDCARE NEEDED YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, as pro- ary 10, 2014 at 7:30 p.m., NJ Golf Part- Farm Laborers needed 3/20/14 Nannies - Housekeepers Was F.B.I. Agent and Head of Security vided in the New Jersey Municipal Land ners, LLC (the “Applicant”) will appear Use Law, that the Zoning Board of Adjust- before the Township of Scotch Plains Plan- through 11/10/14 in Rush, NY (15 BabyNurses Needed Frank Michael Hawkins, 86, of Scotch Plains, N.J. ment of the Township of Scotch Plains, ning Board (the “Planning Board”) at the miles south of Rochester). Job Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time Sea Girt, N.J. passed away on Mon- Surviving are four daughters and their New Jersey, will hold a hearing on March Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, includes hand harvest of fruits & Solid References Required. 6, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Scotch Plains, New Jersey for a public vegetables, transplanting, hoeing, CALL (732) 972-4090 day, January 13, 2014. spouses, Lynne and Kenny Douyotas, Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, hearing concerning its application for pre- Born in Irvington, N.J. on May 2, Michelle and Dwayne Devilbiss, Carol New Jersey, to consider an application liminary and final major site plan approval, weeding, stone picking and other www.absolutebestcare.com general farm hand labor. 1927, Frank graduated from St. Ann Hawkins and Andrew Delano and affecting the property whose street ad- as hereinafter described. TRUCK FOR SALE Benedict’s Preparatory School in Kimberly and Ian Gleason, and seven dress is known as 2450 Plainfield Avenue, The Applicant is the owner of property Guaranteed opportunity to work Scotch Plains, New Jersey and designated commonly known as the Shackamaxon 3/4 of total workdays in contract Scotch Plains - 2001 Ford Newark, N.J. and continued on to grandchildren, Kelly, Keith, Julie, Sa- as Block 6502, Lot 1.01 on the Scotch Country Club located at 1607 receive a Bachelor of Science degree rah, Trinity, Shane and Erin. Plains Tax Map. Shackamaxon Drive in Scotch Plains, New period. Free housing for out of Expedition XLT Sport 5.4ltr v8. from Seton Hall University. The family will have a private service. The conditions affecting this property Jersey which is designated as Lot 1 in area workers. Work tools provided Black with grey leather interior, 4 Frank proudly served in the United In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank’s and the reasons for the application being Block 11301 on the Township of Scotch without cost. One-time wheel drive, sun roof, ac front and heard are as follows: Plains tax map (the “Property”). The Prop- transportation and subsistence back, six disc cd changer and other States Navy, and was a veteran of name can be made to The National Law The Applicant Northeast Spray On Lin- erty is located in the R-1 zoning district and World War II, where he received the Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund ings, LLC (“Northeast”) is the contract pur- SCRPD Sub-Area C Redevelopment Plan reimursement before completion options. 102,402 miles maintained American Theatre Medal, Asiatic Pa- at www.nleomf.org or St. Jude Children’s chaser of 2450 Plainfield Avenue, Scotch District and contains an existing golf course, of 50% of contract to workers who regularly. Asking $4,800 obo. cific Medal and the Victory Medal. Research Hospital, www.stjude.org. Plains, New Jersey 07076, (Block 6502, clubhouse, off-street parking and other reside outside of area. Two Call (908) 244-7800 Lot 1.01). The Applicant Northeast seeks existing improvements associated with the temporary positions available. Pay He was a special agent of the F.B.I., Condolences also may be offered online an interpretation (“A” Variance) that its existing country club. where he worked for 27 years. at [email protected]. Jersey Shore Cre- contemplated use (a protective coating The Applicant is seeking preliminary and rate $11.22/hour. One month FREELANCERS WANTED For the past 26 years Frank served mation Service, 36 Broad Street, company) in the M-1 Industrial Zone is a final major site plan approval in order to verifiable experience in harvesting permitted use, as more specifically set permit the construction of an approximately Strong, detail-oriented writers as head of security for Sidley Austin Manasquan is entrusted with his ar- and handling agricultural field with professional demeanor forth in the November 6, 2013 letter from 4,160 square foot accessory golf cart stor- crops required. Must be able to lift of New York. Frank was an active rangements Robert LaCosta, the Zoning Officer of age building and an approximately 28,000 needed to cover local 50 lbs. repetitively. Job requires member of the American Legion of January 30, 2014 Scotch Plains. square foot accessory pool area that would government meetings. Must be Applicant requests any other waivers or include kitchen, dining and storage areas. frequent stooping, extensive able to meet deadlines, know variances or such other relief as may be The Applicant will also seek design waiv- walking and repetitive movements. how to write a lead, and take Martha Podmayer, 92, Navy Veteran; required by the Board or its professionals ers from Section 21-6.1.b.2 of the site plan Interested workers should contact at the time of the hearing. review ordinance of the Township of Scotch an active interest in their beats (866) 466-9757 for your nearest Retired Mountainside School Teacher The application forms and supporting Plains (the “Ordinance”) with respect to in order to develop news documents are on file in the Zoning & certain internal drive aisle widths in the on- State Workforce Agency Office. stories. Please email Martha Podmayer, 92, of Municipal Offices of Scotch Plains Munici- site parking and circulation areas. The Job Listing #NY1079291. her Masters of Education in 1967 pal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Applicant will also apply for such other resume and clips to: Mountainside died on Monday, Janu- from Newark State College, now Plains, New Jersey, and may be inspected waivers and/or variances as may be re- ary 13, at Lehigh Commons in Kean University. Mrs. Podmayer was on any workday during business hours, quired upon analysis and testimony re- HEALTHCARE CLASSES [email protected] Macungie, Pa. surrounded by her active in many community and church 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Any interested party garding the plans at the public hearing. CNA classes start family. may appear at the hearing and participate The application and plans for which the DAYSI’S CLEANING SERVICES organizations and was a past Regent therein, subject to the rules of the Board. Applicant is seeking approval are avail- mornings February 19th, Born June 18, 1921 in Wilmington, for the Daughters of the American evenings February 26th. Are you tired? Let me help you! /s/ John J. DeLaney, Jr., Esq. able for public inspection during regular Experience & Excellent Work Ohio, she resided in Mountainside Revolution, Church and Cannon Applicant’s Signature municipal business hours in the Planning CHHA, classes start for 52 years. Chapter, Springfield, N.J. Northeast Spray On Linings, LLC Board Office at the Municipal Building, 430 evenings March 3rd. Residential, Apartments, Mrs. Podmayer graduated Phi Beta c/o John J. DeLaney, Jr., Esq. Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Commercial, Offices Her husband, John Podmayer, pre- Lindabury, McCormick, All interested persons may appear and NCLEX RN/PN REVIEW Free Estimates 100% Guaranteed Kappa with a Bachelor of Arts de- deceased her in 2008. Estabrook & Cooper, P.C. be heard at the aforesaid public hearing, weekends February 16th. References Available gree from the University of Cincin- Surviving are her two daughters, 53 Cardinal Drive, P.O. Box 2369 either personally or through their attorney. (908) 510-2542 nati in 1942. After graduation, she Westfield, New Jersey 07091-2369 Fox Rothschild, LLP High Success Rates Winnie Peterson and Bette Conway; Humane Concepts Healthcare served in the Navy as a lieutenant, a son, J. Russell Podmayer, and her (908) 233-6800 Ext. 2417 Attorneys for Applicant 1 T - 1/30/14, The Times Fee: $46.41 NJ Golf Partners, LLC (908) 688-8184 or (908) 265-9803 Probitas Verus Honos working as a Communications Of- grandchildren, Eric Peterson, Jeffrey 1 T - 1/30/14, The Times Fee: $46.92 ficer in Washington D.C. During her Podmayer and Julia Podmayer. tenure in the Navy, she met and A memorial service will be held on PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE married John Podmayer, a com- Saturday, February 8, at 3 p.m. at the NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION manding officer in the U.S. Navy Community Presbyterian Church on DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES serving in the South Pacific. They Meeting House Lane in 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 settled in Mountainside in 1956. TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 Mountainside. Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 Mrs. Podmayer taught the fourth In lieu of flowers, donations may A.M. on 2/6/14, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified under A.M. on 2/20/14, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified grade and special education for the be made to the Community Presbyte- N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-1C, 1st Floor E & O Building, under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-1C, 1st Floor E & O Mountainside school system for 19 rian Church of Mountainside. New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; for: years, retiring in 1981. She obtained January 30, 2014 08625; for: Maintenance Roadway Repair Contract North, Sub-Region N-2 Contract No. N204, Maintenance Job Order Contracting (JOC) Bridge Repairs, North - 2014 Routes 24 and 124, Essex, Union and Morris Counties; 100% STATE; DP No: 13429 Various Locations, North Region; Counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 N.J.A.C 17:27. Passaic, Sussex, Union and Warren – Including & North of Route 57; The awarded bidder must provide a completed Contractor Certification and Disclosure Federal Project No: STP-C00S (564); DP No: 14405 of Political Contribution Form(s) according to both P.L 2205, C.51 and Executive Order Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 N.J.A.C 17:27. No. 117 within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Executive Order No: 117 is For Federal projects, Bidders must register with both the New Jersey Department of effective on November 15, 2008. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders must be Treasury, Division of Revenue pursuant to N.J.S.A 52:32-44 AND the “Public Works registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, Business Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L.2003, c. 91) prior to Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of valid contract execution. Appropriate proof of these registrations should be provided to NJDOT business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the as soon as possible. “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid payable to Bid Express. Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OB- follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans TAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the following and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly locations: payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt 70 West TIME TOGETHER...A new Sunday school program introduces youngsters ages (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 3 to 5 to the elements of worship at the Calvary Lutheran Church, located at 108 following locations: 973-601-6690 856-486-6623 Eastman Street in Cranford. Each week, through three-dimensional figures, 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt 70 West 3 T - 1/23/14, 1/30/14 and 2/6/14, The Leader Fee: $183.60 stories, songs, crafts and a traditional snack, the children experience creating a Mt. Arlington, New Jersey 07856 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 973-601-6690 856-486-6623 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE sacred space, greeting each other as their church family, hearing and responding 3 T - 1/16/14, 1/23/14 and 1/30/14, The Leader Fee: $195.84 to God’s word and sharing a “feast” replicating communion. New participants NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES are welcome. For more information, call Lynda Pullis, Calvary Lutheran’s Youth PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE and Family Ministry director, at (908) 276-2418. 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 TOWN OF WESTFIELD the opening of bids, by a Bidder submitting TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF EDUCATION bona fide bid. All questions must be Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY sent ONLY via mail or facsimile at (609) A.M. on 2/6/14, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified under TOWN OF WESTIELD (improvement over existing); (iii) store- 883-2694 with the job number refer- N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-1C, 1st Floor E & O Building, PLANNING BOARD front facade window area less than re- ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS enced. New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey Bid Proposal shall be submitted in dupli- 08625; for: NOTICE OF DECISION quired (unchanged); (iv) retaining wall NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the height along the South property line (un- Westfield Board of Education will receive cate (one original and one copy) in sepa- Route 22, EB, Auxiliary Lane between U-Turns H to G PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town changed); (v) retaining wall setback along bids for Roof Replacement Work and rate sealed envelopes for each contract: Contract No. 053108020 Township of Union, Union County; of Westfield Planning Board (the “Board”) the South property line (unchanged, but Related Work at Various Locations, (1) addressed to the owner, (2) bearing the Federal Project No: HSP-0040 (185) UPC NO: 108020; DP No: 13155 adopted a resolution at a special meeting retaining wall to be extended); (vi) mini- together with all work incidental thereto, in name and address of the bidder written on Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 N.J.A.C 17:27. on January 23, 2014 (the “Resolution”), mum number of off-street parking spaces accordance with the requirements of the the face of the envelope, and (3) clearly For Federal projects, Bidders must register with both the New Jersey Department of memorializing its decision granting to The (additional parking spaces added, but park- drawings and specifications prepared by marked “BID” with the contract title and/or Treasury, Division of Revenue pursuant to N.J.S.A 52:32-44 AND the “Public Works Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC ing ratio decreases slightly); (vii) parking Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, PC (FVHD) bid number on the outside of the envelope Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L.2003, c. 91) prior to (“Stop & Shop”) preliminary and final ma- setback of a non-residential use adjacent Architects-Planners, www.fvhdpc.com. and must be accompanied by a Certified contract execution. Appropriate proof of these registrations should be provided to NJDOT jor site plan approval and variances (“Ap- to a non-residential use, along South prop- SEPARATE BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED Check, Cashier’s Check or Bid Bond drawn as soon as possible. plication”) for development of the property erty line (improvement over existing); and AS FOLLOWS: to the order of the Owner for not less than The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 located at 195, 203, 219, and 233 Elm (viii) minimum parking space dimensions ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Street, which have been designated on the (existing parking spaces are less than re- Contract No. 1: Partial Roof Replace- but in no case in excess of $20,000.00; Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to Town of Westfield Tax Map as Block 2505, quired length, additional parking spaces of ment at Franklin Elementary School, and must be delivered to the above place submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on Lots 4, 5, 6, and 7 (the “Property”). The same length are proposed). 700 Prospect Street, Westfield, New Jer- on or before the hour named. The Board of the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. Property is located in the GB-1 General The Resolution also modifies, removes, sey (FVHD #4284D) and Roof Replace- Education and the Architect assume no Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Business Zone. eliminates and/or determines to no longer ment at Westfield B.O.E. Office Build- responsibility for bids mailed or misdirected Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe The Resolution provides for Stop & Shop be relevant certain conditions of site plan ing, 302 Elm Streey, Westfield, New Jer- in delivery. follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans to demolish the existing buildings on Lots approval previously imposed by the Board sey (FVHD #4284K) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-25, each and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly 6 and 7, expand and improve the existing in the Matter of the Application of Mayfair Contract No. 2: Roof Replacement at proposal shall be accompanied by a Propo- payable to Bid Express. retail supermarket building on Lots 4 and Super Markets, Inc., decided on March 7, Edison Intermediate School, 800 sition of Surety from a Surety Company Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OB- 5, expand the parking area onto Lots 6 and 1983, as follows: (i) deliveries and unload- Rahway Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey stating it will provide each bidder with TAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the following 7, construct a retaining wall on the south- ing at the site were limited to the hours (FVHD #4284B); Lincoln School, 728 separate Performance and Payment locations: erly property line and extending from the between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., whereas Westfield Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey Bonds, each in the amount of 100% of the 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt 70 West southerly property line along the rear por- the Resolution permits applicant’s deliver- (FVHD #4284F); and Kehler Stadium contract sum. Also, Surety agrees to fur- Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 tion of the easterly property line, provide ies and unloading to occur between 7:00 House, 800 Rahway Avenue, Westfield, nish Bidder with a Maintenance Bond in 973-601-6690 856-486-6623 additional landscaping, revise and update a.m. and 10:00 p.m.; (ii) engines of deliv- New Jersey (FVHD #4284L) required form. The Proposition of Surety 3 T - 1/16/14, 1/23/14 and 1/30/14, The Leader Fee: $177.48 signage, and make other site improve- ery trucks (except refrigerated) were to be shall be executed by an approved surety ments. In addition to preliminary and final turned off during waiting and unloading Contract No. 3: Partial Roof Replace- company authorized to do business in the major site plan approval, the Resolution times, whereas the Resolution deems this ment at Jefferson Elementary School, State of New Jersey and in accordance grants bulk or “c” variances pursuant to condition to no longer be relevant because 1200 Boulevard, Westfield, New Jersey with P.L. 1995, c.384 (amending N.J.S.A. N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(c) from the Land Use state regulation now controls the idling of (FVHD #4284E) and Roof Replacement 2A:44-143 and 2A:44-144, effective Janu- Ordinance of the Town of Westfield to trucks during waiting and unloading times, at Tamaques Elementary School, 641 ary 10, 1996) and with the three highest Gray Funeral Homes allow the following: (i) minimum side yard and prohibits same; (iii) noise barriers were Will Grove Road, Westfield, New Jersey rating categories of rating companies na- less than required; (ii) minimum side yard to be constructed around the heat ex- (FVHD #4284H) tionally recognized and listed as per Ap- buffer less than required; (iii) storefront changer, whereas this condition was Contract No. 4: Partial Roof Replace- pendix A (go to www.nj.gov/dobi/ Since 1897 facade window area less than required; deemed by the Resolution to no longer be ment at McKinley Elementary School, surey.htm). (iv) fence height in the side/rear yards relevant on the basis of changed circum- 500 First Street, Westfield, New Jersey If the bid exceeds $20,000.00 bidder (along the southerly property line, and stances at the site and the proposed new (FVHD #4284G) and Wilson Elementary must be pre-qualified by the New Jersey extending from the southerly property line HVAC system and sound mitigation sys- School, 301 Linden Avenie, Westfield, Division of Property Management and along the easterly property line) greater tem to be installed; (iv) pickup and delivery New Jersey (FVHD #4284J) Construction (DPMC), prior to the date that than permitted; (v) retaining wall height of dumpsters was limited to the hours be- bids are received. Any bid submitted un- (Cowperthwaite Place) greater than per- tween 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., whereas the Sealed Bids will be received on March der the terms of New Jersey statutes not mitted; (vi) fence and retaining wall set- Resolution sets forth that the Applicant will 4, 2014, until 2:00 PM (Prevailing Time) including a copy of a valid and active Pre- back, respectively, less than required; (vii) no longer use dumpsters at the site and will by the Westfield Board of Education, to the qualification/Classification Certificate will a monument sign where such signs are not instead use a trash compactor, subject to the attention of Ms. Dana Sullivan, Business be rejected as being non-responsive to bid permitted; (viii) two main entrance signs same time limitation that delivery to or re- Administrator, Room 101, 302 Elm Street, requirements. on the East elevation where only one is moval of the trash compactor from the site is Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Bids will be All contractors and subcontractors must permitted; (ix) height of main entrance wall limited to the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; publicly opened and read immediately provide a Business Registration Certifi- signs on the East elevation greater than (v) trucks were required to be unloaded thereafter. cate (BRC) per N.J.S.A. 52:32-44. The permitted; (x) vertical dimension of the under the canopy as shown on the plan, A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on BRC must be on file prior to the bid open- main entrance wall sign on the East eleva- whereas this condition was eliminated be- February 14, 2014, at 10:00 AM at the ing date. Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in tion greater than permitted; (xi) number of cause the Resolution approved removal of Board Offices, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, Bidding shall be in conformance with the 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. wall signs on the North elevation greater the canopy and the site plan as approved New Jersey 07090. Attendance at the pre- applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the bid meeting is recommended. than permitted; (xii) height of wall sign on provides for a sealed loading dock for trac- 18A:18A-1 et seq. the “Public School Con- personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or the North elevation greater than permitted; tor-trailers, and vendor trucks to be un- Bid Documents for the proposed Work tracts Law.” (xiii) horizontal elevation of the North el- loaded from designated vendor loading are on file at the office of the Architect, All bidders shall comply with The New cremation. evation wall sign greater than permitted; spaces; and (v) gas lanterns on Elm Street FVHD, 1515 Lower Ferry Road, Trenton, Jersey Prevailing Wage Act N.J.S.A. 34:11- New Jersey 08628, and may be inspected (xiv) vertical dimension of wall sign on the were to be repaired or removed, whereas 56.25 et seq. (P.L. 1963, c.150). Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home North elevation greater than permitted; that condition was deemed by the Resolu- by prospective bidders during regular busi- All bidders are required to comply with (xv) minimum number of parking spaces tion to be no longer relevant as gas lanterns ness hours. Any bidder should contact the all requirements of Affirmative Action Regu- 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. less than required; (xvi) parking setback of were no longer present near the site. Architect’s Office at (609) 883-7101 to lations, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. (P.L. 1975, Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 a non-residential use adjacent to a resi- The Resolution has been filed with the confirm availability of documents. The Bid c.127) N.J.A.C. 17:27 and P.L. 1975, C. William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. Documents may be obtained from the Ar- dential use less than required; (xvii) park- Secretary of the Board and may be in- 127, N.J.A.C. 17:27 N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 ing space dimensions less than required; spected at the Secretary of the Board’s chitect upon deposit of $150.00 (One seq. Laws Against Discrimination. (xviii) maximum height of light fixtures office, located at 959 North Avenue West, Hundred Fifty Dollars) for each Con- No bid may be withdrawn for a period of (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 greater than permitted; and (xix) lighting Westfield, New Jersey, during regular busi- tract set, made payable to Fraytak Veisz sixty (60) days after the date set for the levels at driveways greater than permitted. ness hours, which are typically 8:30 a.m. to Hopkins Duthie. If bidder requests docu- opening thereof. The right is reserved to Additionally, there exist on the Property 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. ments to be shipped, they must provide reject any or all bids or to waive informality John-Michael “J.M.” Jones a number of existing nonconformities which THE STOP & SHOP their direct shipping account number to the in the bidding if it is in the interest of the will be continued unchanged, improved, or SUPERMARKET COMPANY LLC Architect and a SEPARATE NON-RE- School District to do so. N.J. Lic. #4869 in some cases extended without further By: Howard D. Geneslaw, Esq. FUNDABLE handling fee of $25.00 per BY ORDER OF THE WESTFIELD Director expansion, including but not limited to the Gibbons P.C. set payable in advance to Fraytak Veisz BOARD OF EDUCATION following, which may be continued pursu- One Gateway Center Hopkins Duthie, PC. Deposit will be re- Dana Sullivan, ant to approval of the Application: (i) mini- Newark, New Jersey 07102 funded if the bidding documents are re- Business Administrator www.grayfuneralhomes.com mum side yard (expansion holds existing (973) 596-4500 turned in whole, bound and in good condi- Board Secretary setback); (ii) minimum side yard buffer 1 T - 1/30/14, The Leader Fee: $128.52 tion and returned within ten (10) days after 1 T - 1/30/14, The Leader Fee: $132.09 Page 14 Thursday, January 30, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION College Woman’s Club Seeks 2014 Scholarship Applicants WESTFIELD — Young women on financial need, academic attending a four-year college in fall achievement, and community ser- 2014 are encouraged to apply to the vice, College Woman’s Club of WCW Scholarship Chairperson Westfield’s (WCW) annual schol- Deirdre Malacrea encourages all arship award program. Eligible ap- eligible students to apply. “With plicants must have maintained resi- tuition costs representing a signifi- dency in Westfield for at least one cant share of families’ financial re- year prior to applying. Two-year sources, our scholarship program grants are awarded to selected stu- seeks to help deserving young dents graduating from high school women in the community realize in June and beginning studies at a their dream of achieving a college four-year college this coming fall; education,” she said. current undergraduates can apply Applications are available elec- for a one-year grant. tronically on the Westfield High GRANDPARENTS’ DAY...Lincoln School of Westfield celebrated their first Last year, the College Woman’s School web site on the Counseling Grandparent and Special Person Day. Inspired by the September nationwide Club of Westfield awarded $54,500 Department page. All parts of the grandparents day, Lincoln celebrated the day in January to give new kindergart- in scholarship money to eight out- application must be returned in ners the time to prepare. The day was truly special for all involved. standing young women from completed form by Monday, March Westfield from the Class of 2013 3, at 3 p.m. to the secretary in the Lincoln School and one current undergraduate. The Counseling Department at Westfield recipients, pursuing a range of stud- High School. Celebrates ies from pre-med to computer sci- Westfield students currently en- ence and more, were selected based rolled in private or parochial high Grandparents’ Day schools are also encouraged to ap- WESTFIELD - On January 23, ply. Contact Ms. Malacrea with any Lincoln School of Westfield cel- questions at ANIMAL LOVER…Dr. Anthony Loomis, a veterinarian at Westfield Animal ebrated their first Grandparent and [email protected]. Hospital, visited the kindergarten classes at the Mountainside Campus of Holy Special Person Day. Inspired by the Funds for the scholarships come Trinity Interparochial School. He shared his expertise and love of animals with UW-Madison September nationwide grandpar- from annual donations and legacy the students. Dean’s List ents day started by Marian gifts from members. To learn how McQuade, Lincoln celebrated the Coastal Carolina to join and support the College MADISON, Wis. – The Univer- day in January to give new kinder- sity of Wisconsin-Madison has rec- Woman’s Club, contact gartners the time to prepare an ex- President’s List [email protected]. ognized students named to the ceptional event, and the day was CONWAY, S.C. – Thomas Dean’s List for the fall semester of truly special for all involved. Sweeney, an Economics major from the 2013-2014 academic year. Lincoln Kindergartners invited Westfield, has made the President’s Kutztown Announces UMass Dartmouth Students who achieve at a high their grandparent(s) and/or favor- List at Coastal Carolina University level academically are recognized ite special person to hear three sen- for the Fall 2013 semester. Dean’s List Announces Dean’s List by the dean at the close of each timental songs, led by music teacher To qualify for the President’s List, KUTZTOWN, Pa. – More than NORTH DARTMOUTH, Mass. - semester. To be eligible for the Christina Toulios, including “A students must earn a 4.0 grade point 1,600 students have been named to Kirsten Woodfield of Westfield has Dean’s List, students must com- Bushel and a Peck” and “A Won- average and must be enrolled full Pratt Institute the Fall 2013 Dean’s List at Kutztown been named to the University of plete a minimum of 12 graded de- derful World,” replete with gestures time. University. To be eligible for Dean’s Massachusetts Dartmouth Fall 2013 gree credits in that semester. Each to emphasize the lyrics. Dean’s List List, an undergraduate student must Dean’s List in recognition of earn- university school or college sets its Principal Audrey Zavetz then read Coastal Carolina BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Pratt Insti- be registered for at least 12 credits ing a semester grade point average own GPA requirements for students two heartwarming poems, the first tute congratulates more than 1,100 and have a minimum grade point of 3.2 or higher of a possible 4.0. to be eligible to receive the honor. about grandmas and the second Announces Dean’s List average of 3.60. Natalie Tupper of Westfield was students who made the Dean’s List in grandfathers. The event concluded CONWAY, S.C. – More than 1,900 the Fall 2013 semester. Students named to the list include: named to the College of Agricul- in students’ classrooms where students have made the Fall 2013 Thomas Pulliam of Westfield was Joseph Chencharik of Cranford; tural and Life Sciences Dean’s List. grandparents got a glimpse of their Dean’s List at Coastal Carolina Uni- named to the Dean’s List. Rebecca Jackson of Westfield; Nicole kindergarten world and were given versity. Kimler of Cranford and Jessica Po- a special poem and individually Sara Lo Bue of Cranford was land of Cranford. www.goleader.com decorated handprint of their grand- named to the Dean’s List. child - a wonderful way to cel- To qualify for the Dean’s List, fresh- PUBLIC NOTICE ebrate and appreciate these very men must earn a 3.25 grade point TOWN OF WESTFIELD cherished relationships. average, and upperclassmen must BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT earn a 3.5 grade point average. To James Madison qualify for the President’s List, stu- The Board of Adjustment of the Town PUBLIC NOTICE of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on dents must earn a 4.0 grade point Muhlenberg College President’s List February 10 2014 in the Council Cham- TOWN OF WESTFIELD average. All students must be en- Bates College HARRISONBURG, Va. - The fol- bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT rolled full time. Dean’s List lowing students made the President’s Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at The Zoning Board of Adjustment of the ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Announces Dean’s List 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the follow- List at James Madison University for Town of Westfield, New Jersey will meet ing appeal for bulk (c) and/or (d) variance Muhlenberg College has announced LEWISTON, Me. – Ilana Rood, the fall 2013 semester. Students who on Monday, February 10, 2014 in the relief from requirements of the Westfield PUBLIC NOTICE its Dean’s List for the Fall 2013 se- the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Council Chambers at the Municipal Build- earn President’s List honors must Land Use Ordinance. ing, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY mester. Students must earn a mini- Rood of Westfield, was named to the carry at least 12 graded credit hours Laura Millwater, 841 New England Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider CHANCERY DIVISION mum of a 3.5 grade point average dean’s list at Bates College during and earn a GPA of 3.9 or above. Drive. Applicant is seeking approval to the following appeal for preliminary and UNION COUNTY (4.0-scale) to attain Dean’s List sta- the first semester of the 2013-2014 Brianna Virzi a sophomore from construct a pool enclosure contrary to final major site plan approval with “c” and DOCKET NO. F-035843-13 tus. academic year – a distinction earned Westfield. Section 13.02D5 of the Land Use Ordi- “d” variance relief from the requirements of FILE NO. 17748-13 nance. Ordinance requires a 6 foot high the Westfield Land Use Ordinance. Haley Needle, a member of the by students whose cumulative grade NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT solid fence enclosure. Proposed is a 6 foot class of 2017, is an undeclared major point average is 3.71 or higher. James Madison Cradles to Crayons Learning Center, high open wrought iron style fence. (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Inc., 417 West Broad Street, Westfield, from Scotch Plains. She is the daugh- Ilana, who is majoring in anthro- WANDA KICZEK, HER HEIRS, Fall Dean’s List Mark & Maria LoGrippo, 130 Tudor New Jersey, Block 2901, Lot 28. Appli- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve L. Needle pology and women and gender stud- DEVISEES AND PERSONAL Oval. Applicant is seeking approval to cant is seeking preliminary and final major HARRISONBURG, Va. - The fol- REPRESENTATIVES AND and a graduate of The Wardlaw- ies at Bates, is a 2012 graduate of construct a one story addition and new site plan approval to demolish the existing HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY OF Hartridge School. Westfield High School. lowing area students made the covered front entry contrary to Sections building and construct a new building to THEIR SUCCESSORS IN dean’s list at James Madison Uni- 11.08E5 and 11.08E10 of the Land Use contain a kindergarten and child care facil- RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- Ordinance. Ordinance requires a front yard ity. Applicant is requesting variance relief PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE versity for the fall 2013 semester. EST; setback of 50.23 feet. Proposed is 45.6 from the following sections of the Land use Joseph Bringuier of Cranford, a BOROUGH OF GARWOOD feet. Ordinance allows a maximum build- Ordinance: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND freshman majoring in Sport and Rec ing coverage of 20% / 3600 square feet. § 11.12A - Ordinance requires a single/ REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO ORDINANCE NO. 14-02 Management; Quinn Cicolello of Proposed is 23.23% / 1742 square feet. two family residential use. Proposed is AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 21-8 (TWO-HOUR PARKING), kindergarten and child care. neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 Scotch Plains, a freshman majoring Burns Benson & Pamela Pirone- SECTION 21-8.1 (STOPPING AND STANDING PROHIBITED) AND SEC- § 11.12E5 - Ordinance requires a front West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to in Interior Architecture; Shannon Benson, 916 Columbus Avenue. Appli- TION 21-8.2 (FIFTEEN-MINUTE PARKING) IN ARTICLE I (TRAFFIC AND yard setback of 27.1 feet. Proposed is 23 the Amended Complaint filed in a Civil cant is seeking approval to construct a PARKING) IN CHAPTER 21 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF Daly of Cranford, a freshman ma- feet. Action, in which PRO CAPITAL FUND I, second story addition contrary to Sections THE BOROUGH OF GARWOOD, TO REVISE CERTAIN PARKING RE- joring in Marketing; Meghan § 11.12E8 - Ordinance requires a maxi- LLC BY ITS CUSTODIAN, US BANK is the 11.09E6, 12.04F1 and 11.09E5 (12.03D) STRICTIONS IN THE VICINITY OF EAST STREET, BEECH AVENUE AND mum building height of 2.5 stories. Pro- plaintiff and JOHN CUTTIC, ET ALS; are Freudenheim of Westfield, a senior of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance LOCUST AVENUE. posed is 3 stories. defendants, pending in the Superior Court majoring in Comm. Sciences and requires a side yard setback of 10 feet. § 11.12E9 - Ordinance requires a maxi- of New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Garwood: Proposed is 5.7 feet. Ordinance allows a Disorders; Christopher Harris of mum floor area ratio of 30% but not above County and bearing Docket No. F-035843- maximum building coverage of 20%. Pro- SECTION 1. Section 21-8 (Two-Hour Parking) in Article I (Traffic and Parking) in Westfield, a sophomore majoring 4,000 Square Feet. Proposed is 52.4% 13 within thirty-five (35) days after January posed is 23.4%. Ordinance requires a front Chapter 21 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Code of the Borough, is hereby amended to read (7,855 Square Feet). 30, 2014 exclusive of such date. If you fail in Biology; Catherine Meixner of yard setback of 29.8 feet. Proposed is 27.8 as follows: § 11.12E10 - Ordinance requires a maxi- to answer or appear in accordance with Westfield, a freshman with an un- feet. mum coverage by building and above Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be A. No person shall park any vehicle on the following streets for more than two hours declared major; Marielle Monne of David Rosenburgh, 1 Kirkstone grade structures of 20% but not above rendered against you for relief demanded duration between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.: Cranford, a sophomore majoring in Circle. Applicant is seeking approval to 3,600 Square Feet. Proposed is 21.5% in the Amended Complaint. You shall file Name of Street Side Location construction a front porch and first and (3,218 Square Feet). your Answer and Proof of Service in dupli- Intelligence Analysis; Lauren Beech Avenue North 352 feet west of East Street second story additions contrary to Sec- § 11.12E11 - Ordinance requires a maxi- cate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of Posluszny of Westfield, a senior ma- Locust Avenue South 352 feet west of East Street tions 11.05E6, 11.05E5 and 12.04G of the mum coverage by improvements of 50% New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - Maple Street East From North Avenue to a point ending 88 feet north joring in Health Sciences; Carly Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires but not above 6,400 Square Feet. Pro- CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in of the northerly curb of Second Avenue Redfield of Scotch Plains, a fresh- a side yard setback of 15 feet. Proposed is posed is 71.3% (10,698 Square Feet). accordance with the Rules of Civil Practice Maple Street West From North Avenue to a point ending 162 feet north + 12.5 feet. Ordinance requires a front § 11.12E13 - Ordinance requires a maxi- and Procedure. man majoring in Marketing; Lind- of the extended northerly curbline of Second Av- yard setback of 41.7 feet. Proposed is 38 mum continuous wall length adjacent to You are further advised that if you are say Roussin of Westfield, a senior enue feet. Ordinance allows a maximum all im- side property line of 25 feet. Proposed is unable to obtain an attorney you may com- North Avenue (N.J. Rt. 28) Both From the Westfield town line to the easterly side line majoring in Writing Rhet and Tech provement coverage of 7,200 square feet. 69.6 feet and 28 feet. municate with the Lawyer Referral Service of Oak Street (extended) Comm.; Amanda Soldati of Proposed is 7,590 square feet. §12.04C - Ordinance requires a base- of the County of Venue and that if you West Street West From South Avenue to Willow Avenue ment use that is ancillary and accessory to cannot afford an attorney, you may com- Westfield, a freshman with an un- Linda & Dennis Lies, 135 Jefferson Willow Avenue North From easterly curbline of Center Street to a point 80 principal use. Proposed is a basement for municate with the Legal Services Office of declared major and Tracy Staeudle Avenue. Applicant is seeking approval to feet west of Center Street principal use. the County of Venue. The telephone num- construct a one story addition and a ga- Winslow Place West 100 feet from the corner of North Avenue of Scotch Plains, a sophomore ma- § 16.04E - Ordinance does not permit ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- rage contrary to Sections 12.04F1 and joring in Sport and Rec Manage- signs in residential zone. Proposed is yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal B. No change. 12.04F3 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- monument sign and wall sign. Services Office 908-354-4340. ment. nance allows a maximum building cover- C. No change. § 17.02C3B - Ordinance requires 1 park- THE ACTION has been instituted for the age of 20%. Proposed is 23.70%. Ordi- ing space per staff member or 15 spaces. purpose of foreclosing the following tax SECTION 2. Section 21-8.1 (Stopping and standing prohibited) in Article I (Traffic and nance allows a maximum building cover- Proposed is 11 spaces. sale certificate: Parking) in Chapter 21 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Code of the Borough, is hereby Holy Trinity to Offer age with a porch of 24%. Proposed is § 17.03C - Ordinance requires a setback 1. A certain tax certificate 10-00438, amended to read as follows: 25.7%. to the property line of 5 feet. Proposed is sold on 6/6/2011, dated 6/10/2011, and Full-Day Kindergarten Name of Street Side Location Eugene Schaefer & Diane Genco, 225 3.8 feet. was recorded on 8/10/2011 in Book 13158 Second Avenue North Beginning at the westerly curbline of Walnut Street, WESTFIELD – Holy Trinity Edgewood Avenue. Applicant is seeking § 17.04A - Ordinance requires a parallel at Page 211, made by PAUL M. LESNIAK, extending west for a distance of 165 feet Interparochial School will begin of- approval to construct a front porch con- parking space size of 8 feet x 23 feet. Collector of Taxes of ELIZABETH, and Third Avenue South Beginning at the westerly curbline of Walnut Street, trary to Section 12.03D of the Land Use Proposed is 9 feet x 21.3 feet. State of New Jersey to PRO CAPITAL fering full-day kindergarten classes extending west for a distance of 238 feet Ordinance. Ordinance requires a front yard FUND I, LLC BY ITS CUSTODIAN, US at its Westfield Campus starting Variances, waivers or exceptions from setback of 25 feet. Proposed is + 22 feet. BANK and subsequently assigned to plain- SECTION 3. Section 21-8.2 (Fifteen-minute parking) in Article I (Traffic and Parking) certain site plan details or relief from re- September 2014. tiff, PRO CAPITAL FUND I, LLC BY ITS in Chapter 21 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Code of the Borough, is hereby amended to Variances, waivers or exceptions from quirements may be sought as appropriate. The change means the Westfield CUSTODIAN, US BANK. This covers real read as follows: certain site plan details or relief from re- Plans and application are on file in the estate located in ELIZABETH, County of Campus, located at 336 First Street, quirements may be sought as appropriate. office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Name of Street Side Location UNION, and State of New Jersey, known will educate children in kindergar- Plans and application are on file in the Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and Center Street West From a point 30 feet south of the southerly curbline as LOT 328 BLOCK 13 as shown on the office of the Town Engineer, 959 North may be seen Monday through Friday from of Willow Avenue to a point 70 feet south of the ten through eighth grade, while the Tax Assessment Map and Tax Map dupli- Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. southerly curbline of Willow Avenue Mountainside Campus, located at cate of ELIZABETH and concerns pre- may be seen Monday through Friday from Matthew H. Sontz, Esq. East Street West Between Beech Avenue and Locust Avenue mises commonly known as 146-148 Our Lady of Lourdes, at 304 Cen- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Law Office of Matthew H. Sontz, LLC Second Avenue North From 165 feet west of Walnut Street to 336 feet west DEHART PLACE, ELIZABETH, New Jer- tral Avenue, Mountainside, will Kathleen A. Nemeth Attorney for Applicant of Walnut Street sey. Secretary, Board of Adjustment Cradles to Crayons Learning Center, Inc. Third Avenue South From 76 feet west of Walnut Street to 336 feet west continue to offer programs for 2 YOU, WANDA KICZEK, HER HEIRS, 1 T - 1/30/14, The Leader Fee: $67.32 1 T - 1/30/14, The Leader Fee: $64.26 of Walnut Street and a half year olds through kinder- DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- Walnut Street West From 30 feet north of Second Avenue to 286 feet SENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR garten. north of Second Avenue ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, Holy Trinity Interparochial Christopher Academy TITLE AND INTEREST, are made party SECTION 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby School is a religious educational defendant to the above foreclosure action repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. resource serving local communi- THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL because on March 25, 1960, John Cuttic SECTION 5. If any portion of this ordinance shall be determined to be invalid, such and Helen Cuttic, executed a mortgage to ties since 1916. As a 2011 U.S. determination shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of said ordinance. Accredited by American Montessori Society Wanda Kiczek in the amount of $2,700.00, Department of Education Blue Rib- which mortgage was recorded on March SECTION 6. The Chief of Police is hereby authorized and directed to post appropriate bon School of Excellence and a Please join us for our 29, 1960 in the UNION County Clerk’s/ signs. Middle States Accredited School Register’s Office in Mortgage Book 2371 SECTION 7. This ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication in at Page 283. Said mortgage is subordi- operating under the auspices of the Admissions Open Houses accordance with law, and upon the posting of appropriate signs. nate to the Plaintiff’s lien. Upon informa- Newark Archdiocesan School Sys- Westfield Campus tion and belief Wanda Kiczek is deceased NOTICE tem, the school emphasizes the val- February 6, 2014 but no record of death could be found and Notice is hereby given that Ordinance No. 14-02, was introduced and passed on first ues of our faith and continually 7:00 p.m. as such Plaintiff hereby joins Wanda reading at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the County seeks to build a community where 510 Hillcrest Avenue Kiczek, her heirs, devisees and personal of Union, State of New Jersey, held on the 28TH DAY OF JANUARY 2014, and that 908-233-7447 representatives and his, her, their or any of Ordinance No. 14-02, will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at the priests, parents, parishioners, stu- their successors in right, title and interest. meeting of said Borough Council to be held at its meeting room in the Municipal Building, dents, faculty, and other staff share DATED: January 23, 2014 403 South Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey, on the 11TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2014, at a common concern for the spiritual Please RSVP to Lorie Zimmer at 908-233-7447 Michelle M. Smith, Clerk 7:15 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said matter can be heard, at which time and place all or [email protected] Superior Court of New Jersey persons who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard and educational growth of each in- Representatives from both campuses will be present at all Open Houses PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. concerning the same. dividual. Serving Children from 2 1/2 through First Grade Denville Law Center ATTEST: For more information call the Part-Time and Full-Time Programs 290 Route 46 West Christina Ariemma Westfield office at (908) 233-0484 Denville, New Jersey 07834 Municipal Clerk www.christopheracademy.com (973) 586-2300 Borough of Garwood or the Mountainside office at (908) 1 T - 1/30/14, The Leader Fee: $81.09 1 T - 1/30/14, The Leader Fee: $137.70 233-1899. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 30, 2014 Page 15 POPCORN Premiere Stages Celebrates “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit” 10th Anniversary Season Don’t Volunteer UNION – Premiere Stages, the and Mr. Bauer following the read- 2 popcorns professional theatre company in ing. “John and Nancy have been residence at Kean University, has extremely supportive of Premiere’s One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent announced it will kick off its land- commitment to new play develop- mark 10th Anniversary Season with ment. We are honored and excited to By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER economy is in the pipeline. He tells the launch of two new play devel- officially make them part of the Pre- Film Critic Harper, who immediately orders him opment initiatives, the Premiere miere Stages family through this If you had never ever seen an action/ to Russia to take a dangerously closer Play Festival Alumni Reading Se- new initiative,” stated John Wooten, spy/thriller, then it’s quite possible di- look at the books. Jack reminds that ries, and the Bauer-Boucher Kean Producing Artistic Director. rector Kenneth Branagh’s “Jack Ryan: he’s just an analyst. Not anymore, in- Student/Alumni Reading. Tammy Ryan’s award-winning Shadow Recruit,” based on characters structs Harper, yeomanly portrayed by The Premiere Play Festival plays have been commissioned, de- created by Tom Clancy, would wow Kevin Costner. Alumni Reading Series will pro- veloped and performed across the you…at least somewhat. However, if So the stage is set for a standard vide additional support to profes- United States and internationally at you are among the other several hun- variation on the ordinary man tossed sional playwrights Premiere Stages such theaters as The Alliance The- dred million of us moviegoers who into extraordinary circumstances. Our has developed in the past, while the ater Company, Florida Stage, Marin have been force-fed this formula for sensibilities are pleased that Jack is but Bauer-Boucher Kean Student/ Theater Company, Dallas Children’s decades, you will recognize its long, a citizen soldier when in fact every Alumni Reading – named for long- Theater, Dorset Theater Festival, white beard. facet of his life has been a preparation time Premiere Stages patrons W. Stamford Theater Works, 29th Street The familiar chestnut is now the for this mission. And it’s a good thing, John Bauer and Nancy Boucher – Rep, City Theater Company, The cinematic equivalent of dad’s thread- too, because our man is hardly off the will showcase the work of a gifted Pittsburgh Playhouse and Bricolage bare living room chair…out of fashion plane in Moscow when it becomes Kean University student or alumni Production Company, among many but durable and cozily unsurprising. obvious the “audit” is not very wel- playwright. Tariq Hamami, who others. Her play Dark Part of the WINNING STREAK…Colby Chen, a seventh grader at Edison Intermedi- ate School in Westfield, won first place for the second consecutive year in The basic genre recipe, which alters come by his company’s Russian affili- graduated from Kean in 2006, and Forest won the 2006 Premiere Stages Edison’s Geography Bee sponsored by the National Geographic Society. little with time, maintains a modicum ate. 2006/2010 Play Festival Finalist Play Festival and was subsequently Pictured, left to right, are: Andrea Brennan, Supervisor of Social Studies K- of entertaining credibility because it The fancy finances are being or- Tammy Ryan have been named as published by Broadway Play Pub- 12; Jacob Tannanbaum, eighth grader, who earned third place in the pretty much satisfies our general im- chestrated in Kremlin Town by nasty, beneficiaries. lishing. Her acclaimed play Lost Boy Geography Bee; Colby, Jack Albin, second place winner who is in eighth pression, both paranoid and naive, of cynical and disingenuous Viktor Premiere Stages will present the Found in Whole Foods was devel- grade; and Principal Matthew Bolton. Colby will take a written test as the things geopolitical. Cherevin. Played by Kenneth Branagh, inaugural edition of the Play Festi- oped as part of the 2010 Premiere next step to advance to the state level competition in the spring. Here, again, the American Empire the noted Shakespearean who also di- val Alumni Reading Series, Tammy Stages Play Festival, was the recipi- is at grave risk, this time from a deceit- rects this potboiler attests that the folks Ryan’s Soldier’s Heart, on Thurs- ent of the Francesca Primus Prize, fully planned one-two punch being behind the former Iron Curtain make day, February 6, at 7 p.m. in New awarded by the American Theater F-SP Service League Seeks engineered by the former Soviet Union. for enemies far more intriguing than York City. The reading will take Critics Association, and was pub- Gee, just when you thought these guys the Third World variety. place at 520 8th Avenue on the 3rd lished by Dramatic Play Publishing. might truly become our friends. To Now, if you hark back a few graphs Floor, and feature Premiere Stages Kean University graduate Tariq Scholarship Applications paraphrase a pundit offering back- you’ll remember that Jack’s gal doesn’t favorite and Emmy Award-winning Hamami is an associate member of FANWOOD-SCOTCH for local causes. ground to the hero who will try to save completely trust him despite his all- actress Kim Zimmer. Original Binding Productions and a PLAINS - The Fanwood-Scotch Anyone interested in learning us from the Russian Bear this go-round, American boy persona. So it only fig- In Ms. Ryan’s affecting new play, board member of Playsmiths, a Plains Service League is now ac- more about the League or League “They’re still ideologues, but the ideol- ures that she gets a few days leave from an American soldier leaves her son NYC-based collective of theatre art- cepting applications for scholar- membership is invited to call (908) ogy is now money.” So much for pithy the hospital and follows him to Mother behind to defend the country she ists. His plays include The Town of ships from Scotch Plains-Fanwood 322-5420, or visit enlightenment. Russia. While absurd, this jealous fly in loves. When her commanding of- No One (Fringe NYC ’11), White High School (SPFHS) seniors and www.scotchplainsthriftshop.weebly.com Well, good thing we Americans are the ointment facilitates that all impor- ficer becomes her assailant, she re- Picket Fences (Access Theatre ’13), graduates currently attending col- or speak to any volunteers at the still growing people like Jack Ryan to tant, tension filled, cat and mouse din- turns home to face her greatest test, Spite (FringeNYC ’08), Everything lege. Applications can be obtained shop. Hours are Tuesday, Wednes- fight the bad men who would destroy ner scene necessary to all clichéd spy bringing back more than she bar- Will Be Alright (Horace Mann The- from the SPFHS guidance office. day and Thursday 10 a.m. to 2:30 our way of life…the jealous cads. Self- movies. gained for. atre and BMCC ’09), and Queen Submission deadline is Saturday, p.m. and Friday/ and Saturday 10 less, smart, brave, tough and handsome You know the routine. The hero Seating for this reading is ex- Elizabeth of Factory Fifteen, a 2011 February 15. a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations are always enough to draw the heart-throbbing makes like he’s drunk and says some tremely limited, and can be reserved finalist in the Samuel French OOB Scholarship recipients are se- welcome during open hours. Free contingent into the theater, Chris Pine’s derogatory things about his lady fair. by calling (908) 737-4092 or Festival. lected with particular emphasis parking on the street and in the rear title character drops out of his Ph.D. Too vain to realize it’s a diversion al- emailing [email protected]. Premiere Stages offers air-condi- on demonstrated commitment to of the building (enter parking lot program at the London School of Eco- lowing Jack to excuse himself and hunt Premiere Stages will present a tioned facilities and free parking volunteerism and community via Willow Avenue). nomics to join the Marines after 9/11. the monetary Holy Grail, Viktor seizes full production of Soldier’s Heart, close to the fully accessible spaces. while in high school and college. His resume works toward his destiny. the opportunity to prove that, while he a finalist for the 2013 Premiere Free or discounted tickets for pa- The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Distinguishing himself but injured, would torture Cathy in a second, he Stages Play Festival, at Kean Uni- trons with disabilities are available. Service League is an all-volun- whilst in rehab at Walter Reed he cap- must defend her against another man’s versity July 10 – 27. Call for a list of sign-interpreted, teer, non-profit organization that tures the eye of Navy Commander mistreatment. Premiere’s first Bauer-Boucher audio-described, or open-captioned has served our communities since Thomas Harper, who’s really a C.I.A. Thusly the banalities pile high, ac- Kean Student/Alumni Reading will performances. Assistive listening 1974. Since its founding, the operative just champing at the bit to companied by a time bomb ticking, feature an intriguing new work by devices and large print programs are League has donated $1.1 million mentor Jack. ‘Go back, finish your “Mission Impossible”-like score. Oh, Kean graduate Tariq Hamami. In available upon request. Publications in doctorate and then we’ll plant you in didn’t I tell you? Just in case we aren’t The One, Percy Ent, a couple anx- alternate forms are available with ad- Wilmington University Wall Street to monitor potential terror- entirely decimated by the famine and iously awaits the arrival of Percy vanced notice. Awards Masters Degree ist threats,’ urges the father figure. destitution caused by their fiscal ma- Ent, a rich man who has the power Premiere Stages is made possible in WILMINGTON, Del. – Samantha ‘O.K.,’ agrees the patriotic young levolence, they’ve got a real, real big to provide an escape from their mun- part through funding from The New Jill Anderson received her Masters in man. Molotov cocktail primed to explode dane and empty world. Upon meet- Jersey State Council on the Arts, The Elementary Studies from Wilmington The years pass, during which time somewhere in New York. Gotta find it! ing Percy, the couple soon discover Shubert Foundation, The Geraldine R. University. Jack forms a live-in relationship with Gotta find it! that there are significant strings at- Dodge Foundation, The Northfield Bank Samantha received her undergradu- Keira Knightley’s Dr. Cathy Muller, In other words, expect the usual tached to his promise of a better Foundation, The New Jersey Historical ate degree from Temple University in the former medical student who had implausibilities. All of which isn’t life. The One, Percy Ent will re- Commission, The Provident Bank Foun- 2012 and is a graduate of Westfield championed his recovery. Naturally, nearly as farfetched as my theory that ceive a free public reading in the dation, The Hudson City Savings Bank Alvernia University High School, Class of 2008. she can’t know Jack is in the C.I.A. This the title, “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit,” Kean University Center Little The- Foundation, Union County HEART makes for a sticky wicket any time is really secret agent code embedded in atre, located at 1000 Morris Avenue Grants, The Hyde and Watson Founda- Dean’s List something seems askew to the good Groundhog Day terminology… in Union, tonight, Wednesday, Janu- tion, The Union Foundation, E.J. READING, Pa. — Jill Pate of doctor. Of course she never guesses it’s shadow meaning if you see this film ary 29, at 7 p.m. All seats for this Grassmann Trust, The New Jersey The- Westfield has been named to the spy business that has him preoccu- you’re in for 105 more minutes of reading are free, though reserva- atre Alliance and through the generous Alvernia University’s Dean’s List pied, but rather, suspects that he’s cheat- mediocre, cloak-and-dagger same-old, tions are strongly recommended; support of individual patrons. Discover for the fall 2013 semester as a Se- ing on her. same-old. those interested in reserving are Jersey Arts is our marketing partner. nior Special Education major. She Hence, matters are certain to get … encouraged to call (908) 737-4092 Visit www.JerseyArts.com for more in- is a graduate of Westfield High University of Scranton really complicated when Jack, scruti- “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit,” rated or email [email protected]. formation about other arts program- School. Announces Dean’s List nizing stuff on his firm’s computer, PG-13, is a Paramount Pictures release A reception will be held honor- ming happening around the Garden To be eligible for the Dean’s List, finds evidence among the international directed by Kenneth Branagh and stars ing the playwright, Ms. Boucher State. students must carry a semester GPA SCRANTON, Pa. — The Univer- monetary comings and goings that Chris Pine, Keira Knightley and Ken- of 3.5 or better and take a minimum sity of Scranton has announced its something very detrimental to the U.S. neth Branagh. Running time: 105 min. Dean’s List, which recognizes students for academic excellence during the 2013 fall semester. Cranford Dramatic Club to The list includes students from the Jesuit university’s College of Arts and Sciences, the Kania School Hold Auditions for Doubt SUNY at New Paltz of Management, the Panuska Col- CRANFORD — Cranford Dra- dents and wants to think the best of lege of Professional Studies and the matic Club announced it will hold everyone. Awards Degree College of Graduate and Continu- auditions for Doubt: A Parable by Mrs. Muller – The mother of St. NEW PALTZ, N.Y. – The State ing Education. More than 1,380 stu- John Patrick Shanley and directed by Nicholas student Donald Muller. She University of New York at New dents were named to the 2013 fall Gina Lupi. Auditions will take place at is an African-American woman, late Paltz recently conferred over 100 semester Dean’s List, including the the Cranford Dramatic Club located at thirties to forties, working class, weary graduate degrees. following area residents. 78 Winans Avenue in Cranford on and wary of the world. She has learned Aswani Matta, a resident of Lauren Carosi of Cranford is a Sunday, March 16, and Tuesday March to accept what she has to accept and Scotch Plains, was among the sophomore with a neuroscience ma- 18, both at 7 p.m. Callbacks will be on work with it. university’s graduates. jor in Scranton’s College of Arts Thursday, March 20, at 7 p.m. if For more information email Aswani received a MBA in Busi- and Sciences. needed. [email protected]. ness Administration. Kasey Donahue of Cranford is a Performance dates are May 2, 3, 9, freshman with a mathematics ma- 10, 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. and May 11 at jor in Scranton’s College of Arts 2 p.m. Rehearsals will begin with a Crescent Concerts Series and Sciences. read through on Sunday, March 23, at Nicole Eniclerico of Westfield is 7 p.m. Thereafter, rehearsals will be a junior with a community health held on most Sunday, Tuesday, and Continues on February 9 education major in Scranton’s Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m., with PLAINFIELD — Six outstanding Julia Lam, has received 16 first place Panuska College of Professional two Saturday afternoons in addition. young musicians, 18 years old or honors in piano competitions. As win- Studies. Winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize younger, will present music for piano, ner she has performed at awards con- Ara Froehlich of Cranford is a and Tony Award, Doubt is set in a violin and viola on Sunday, February 9, certs in New York City and New junior with a accounting major in CIVIL WAR ERA…Lisa Wilkins and Chuck Winch will sing authentic Civil Catholic school in the Bronx in 1964. at 3 p.m. in the sanctuary of the Cres- Jersey, including Carnegie Zankel Scranton’s Kania School of Man- War era songs and original compositions at a musical presentation at Masker’s This thrilling drama follows the suspi- cent Avenue Presbyterian Church, at Hall, Carnegie Weill Hall, Alice Tully agement. Barn, in the Deserted Village, on Thursday, February 13, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. cions of the schools strong-minded the corner of Seventh Street and Cres- Hall, Merkin Concert Hall and the Danielle Jakubik of Cranford is a The program for adults will explore how popular songs shaped and reflected the principal, Sister Aloysius, that new cent Avenue in Plainfield. The concert Mayo Performing Arts Center. Most sophomore with a occupational sentiments of the time. priest Father Flynn might be making is the fifth in this year’s Crescent Con- recently, Cheng placed third at the therapy major in Scranton’s improper advances toward its first certs Series. NJMTA Young Musicians Competi- Panuska College of Professional African-American male student. The young musicians, chosen by tion, and was the Alternate winner Studies. Trailside Offers ‘Songs of the She enlists the aid of a young teacher, audition, are pianists Brianna Grace (2nd Place) at the NJ MTNA Senior Jaime Montalvo of Mountainside Sister James, in her efforts to validate Tang of Edison, Amanda Cheng of Duet Performance Competition. She is a freshman with a undeclared her concerns and confront Father Mendham, and Helen Shen of Basking also performed at two concerts in major in Scranton’s Kania School Civil War: History and Myth’ Flynn. Flynn is as adamant in his Ridge. They will be joined by violinists Budapest, Hungary at the invitation of Management. WATCHUNG RESERVATION – reproduction period instruments, in- denial of any wrongdoing as Sister Elizabeth Hendy and Jordan Hendy of of the Hubay JenQ Music School and Matthew Tarantino of Westfield Trailside Nature and Science Center cluding banjo, fiddle, guitar and Aloysius is certain that he is guilty. Berkeley Heights and violist Johanna the Rózsavölgyi Márk Arts School. . is a junior with a media information is announced it will present a musical bones. This musical program is sure With Sister James and the student’s Nowik of North Plainfield. Amanda will perform music by technology major in Scranton’s Col- program, “Songs of the Civil War: to be enhanced by its location in the mother, A student of Yelena Ivanov, in 2012 Beethoven, Liszt, and Debussy. lege of Arts and Sciences. History and Myth,” for adults 18 years historic Masker’s Barn, built in the Mrs. Muller, caught in the middle, Brianna Grace Tang performed with Helen Shen first appeared at Weill Shannon Tierney of Cranford is a and older, on Thursday, February 13. period shortly after the Civil War. the priest and principal face off in a the Plainfield Symphony Orchestra Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall at the senior with a human resources stud- Sponsored by the Union County Space is limited and pre-registra- battle of wills. Character Descrip- Arensky’s Fantasia on Themes of age of six as a winner of the Russian ies major in Scranton’s Panuska Board of Chosen Freeholders and tion is required. There is no fee for tions: Sister Aloysius – The head Ryabinin, op.48. She also performed Music Festival Competition. Since College of Professional Studies. the Department of Parks and Rec- this program; however, donations are nun and principal of St. Nicholas Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto in G then, she has performed Haydn’s Con- A student must have a grade point reation, this educational and enter- welcome. Patrons are asked to meet School. In her fifties or sixties, she is minor, op. 25 and Beethoven’s Piano certo in C Major, Haydn’s Concerto average of 3.5 or better with a mini- taining program will take place at and park in the parking lot at Cataract watchful, reserved and unsentimen- Concerto no.1 op. 15. at the “Festival in D Major, and J.S. Bach’s Concerto mum number of credit hours to Masker’s Barn in the Deserted Vil- Hollow Road, off Glenside Avenue. tal. Musica in Laguna” with the Orchestra in G minor with the Orchestra make the Dean’s List. lage of Feltville from 7:30 to 8:30 A van will transport participants to She is a no-nonsense, hardened Sinfonicadel Festival Sinfonica del Festival di Chioggia, p.m. the barn. Attendees are asked to ar- administrator, determined to main- DeChioggia(Venice, Italy) under the and is scheduled to give her formal Pomfret School Lisa Wilkins and Chuck Winch rive by 7:15 p.m. to allow for trans- tain order and tradition. Father Flynn direction of Maestro Pietro Perini. Re- US Orchestral debut with the Plain- will sing both authentic Civil War portation to the barn – A new priest at St. Nicholas. His cipient of The Mary Loftus/Sophie field Symphony Orchestra in Febru- Announces Honor Roll era songs and original composi- For additional information about background is working class. In his Rubman/Jim Ricketts Memorial Schol- ary 2014. As a winner of numerous POMFRET, Conn. – Christopher tions to explore how popular songs this and other programs and special thirties or forties, he is well-liked arship Award (Shandelee Music Festi- competitions, she has appeared at Kattak of Westfield was recently shaped and reflected the sentiments events at Trailside, call (908) 789- and particularly popular with the val) and winner of multiple competi- Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, named to the High Honor Roll for and events of the time. Dressed in 3670 or visit www.ucnj.org/trailside boys that he coaches in basketball. tions, Brianna has performed at Steinway Hall (New York City), the fall term at Pomfret School. A period clothing, their unique pre- www.ucnj.org/trailside. Trailside He’s rather liberal and “modern” in Carnegie Hall, Steinway Hall, and Alice Shandelee’s Sunset Concert Pavil- student earns Honors with a 3.0 aver- sentation illustrates how these songs Nature and Science Center is located his religious views. Sister James – A Tully Hall at Lincoln Center. ion, (Shandelee, N.Y.) and at St. age and no grade below a “B-. continue to resonate emotionally at 452 New Providence Road in young nun in her twenties who is an For the Crescent Concert Tang will Nicolò Auditorium. Since the age of Christopher, a member of the among those interested in the Civil Mountainside and is a service of the enthusiastic but inexperienced eighth play music by Beethoven, Chopin, and five, she has studied with Lana Ivanov. class of 2015, earned the distinc- War and American history. Union County Board of Chosen Free- grade teacher at St. Nicholas. She is Rachmaninoff. Helen will perform music of tion of High Honors with a 3.5 The performers use authentic and holders. reserved, but cares about her stu- Amanda Cheng, a student of Dr. Moszkovski, Grieg, and Liszt. average and no grade below a B-. Page 16 Thursday, January 30, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ‘Friends with Benefits’ Takes on New Meaning By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY Specially Written for the Westfield Leader and the Times NEWARK – Supporters of the arts, Photographs by Leona M. Seufert of Roselle “friends,” oftentimes get benefits for their donations. Not only do they get to hear extraordinary concerts, but some- Park on Exhibit at Pearl Street Gallery times there are offerings of free lecture ELIZABETH – The Union County series with their subscription/donation Board of Chosen Freeholders will and the best seats in the house. present an exhibit of photography/ Supporters of the New Jersey Sym- montage by Leona M. Seufert of phony Orchestra (NJSO) were treated Roselle Park in the gallery space at last Friday to one of their “perks:” the Union County Office of Cul- attendance of the final rehearsal of tural and Heritage Affairs, located “Winter Festival: Strauss’ Alpine Sym- at 633 Pearl Street in Elizabeth. A phony.” selection of her work entitled “Dis- The behind-the-scenes experience is covering New Jersey – Union one of the priceless benefits that this County” is on display at the Pearl reporter got to experience along with Street Gallery until Friday, March the donors. 28. Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. to The sneak peek of the weekend’s 4:30 p.m. weekdays. concert, a part of the “Music that Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ms. Seufert graduated from the Moves” season, was given to the finan- TASTY TIDBIT...Donors of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra enjoy a prestigious High School of Art and cial supporters and their friends. Pre- continental breakfast at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center just before the Design in New York City and holds ceding the rehearsal, refreshments of January 24 rehearsal of “Winter Festival: Strauss’ Alpine Symphony.” One of a B.A. in Theatre Arts from the fresh fruit, croissants, mini bagels and the benefits of being a monetary supporter of the arts is getting to see the behind- State University College of Arts and beverages dotted a long table set up in the-scenes creation process. Science in Potsdam, N.Y. She is a GALLOPING HILL INN...The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders will the front lobby of Prudential Hall at Fahrenholz, former high school teacher tics, so we can hear each section beau- board member and webmaster of the present an exhibit of photography/montage by Leona M. Seufert of Roselle Park New Jersey Performing Arts Center from the Clark schools, whose guest I tifully; that’s not so for all venues.” The in the gallery space at the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, (NJPAC). was. Friday rehearsal was the culmination Les Malamut Art Gallery in Union located at 633 Pearl Street in Elizabeth. and the founder and curator of shows Westfield resident and NJSO sub- Before the 10 a.m. rehearsal began, of the week-long rehearsals of approxi- for the Casano Community Center enchanted by its architecture both The Visual Arts Center of NJ in scriber Ilene Zelkin loves the atmo- James Roe, CEO and president of the mately five hours daily. Their Saturday Art Gallery in Roselle Park. old and new.” Summit, The Les Malamut Art Gal- sphere of these rehearsals. “I usually sit symphony addressed the group. concert was performed at the State “As I travel through this diverse Leona’s artwork has appeared in lery in Union, the Kenny Art Gal- on the left hand side in the first balcony “There’s an instrument that you may Theatre in New Brunswick and then and fascinating state with my digi- numerous group and solo shows in lery at the High School of Art and and love the fact that I can move the not have ever seen or heard that is being Sunday’s matinee was back at NJPAC. tal camera always tucked in my the metropolitan area and upstate Design, the Abracheff School of chairs, stretch out my legs and take up played today, the heckelphone is an The last portion of the rehearsal bag, I seek to capture the unique- New York. She has exhibited in gal- Art in New York City and the Mar- three seats if I want,” she said in a phone instrument that plays notes lower than brought out pianist Pascal Rogé. Mr. ness of the cities and towns I visit,” leries and museums such as the New ket St. Gallery in Potsdam. She also interview with The Westfield Leader a bass oboe.” Along with that unique Rogé’s passion could be felt in each Ms. Seufert said. “I have lived in Jersey State Museum in Trenton, lectures and demonstrates the use and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. instrument were sousaphone-looking arpeggio in D’Indy’s “Symphony on a Union County for 28 years and am the Hoboken Historical Museum, of Photoshop to manipulate images. Agreeing with her was Joyce instruments, “Wagner tubas” or French Mountain Air, Op. 25.” “Wagnertuben,” a combination French The NJSO performs in six venues. horn and trombone. It made perfect That freedom of not being locked into Haskell to Star in Pleasant sense that they were called into use for one spot may be the draw for a number the Wagner piece the orchestra played, of people around the state who sub- Venusberg music from “Tannhäuser.” scribe to the series. For Princeton Junc- Valley Productions’ Ragtime Maestro Jacques Lacombe, who tion resident, Gail Baker, it definitely is sported a wireless mic system, said to a plus. “I love the fact that there are WEST ORANGE – Garwood the musicians at the top of the re- several venues. With their liberal ex- resident Tracey Lynne Haskell stars hearsal, “I’m not going to push you too change policy, I can switch tickets if as Emma Goldman in an upcoming much because this is a big program.” need be because of weather issues.” production of Ragtime. Pleasant The orchestra, dressed in work boots, She added that the most significant Valley Productions will present the jeans and other casual clothing were benefit for her in being a donor is not a epic historical musical February 8- anything but casual in their approach to free continental breakfast, or even get- 15 at The Theatre at Roosevelt Middle the music in this, their final rehearsal ting the best seats in the auditorium, but School in West Orange. Performances before the Friday night concert at actually seeing and hearing art created. are Saturday, February 8, at 7 p.m., NJPAC. “It’s fascinating to see the development Sunday, February 9, at 2 p.m., Thurs- During a 20-minute break for the of the work from rehearsal process to day, February 13, Friday, February 14, musicians, the patrons get to mingle the finished product,” she explained. and Saturday, February 15, at 7 p.m. with some of the musicians who join Indeed, that might be the best benefit As part of Black History Month and them for a quick bite to eat. of all. the NJ 350 celebration, a special edu- One violinist spoke to The Leader cational talkback will follow the Feb- and The Times on the condition of ruary 9 performance discussing the anonymity. When asked if she minded Sugarloaf Crafts UNION COUNTY ICONS...A selection of artist Leona M. Seufert’s work entitled show’s themes and historic elements. having 100 or so audience members in Festival Set for March “Discovering New Jersey – Union County,” including the Church of the Assump- The production is directed by Camille the cavernous auditorium during the tion in Roselle Park, above, is on display at the Pearl Street Gallery until Friday, Vecchio-DiLorenzo, with music direc- rehearsal process, she replied, “Oh of SOMERSET – On Friday, March 21 March 28. Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. tion by Ilene Greenbaum and choreog- course not; I love the audience! That’s through Sunday, March 23, more than why I play music and have done so for 250 of the nation’s finest artisans will decades.” set up shop at the Garden State Exhibit Photo courtesy of Warren Westura Center for the Sugarloaf Crafts Festi- Tracey Lynne Haskell Concerning switching to two different locations in one weekend, the vio- val. Visitors can shop a stunning array raphy by Marcel Coleman, with Howie linist said some venues are better than of hand-crafted sculptures, glass, jew- Tilkin serving as producer. others. “NJPAC has wonderful acous- elry, fashion, wood, metal, leather, fur- Make the Smart Move Ms. Haskell stars as real-life immi- niture, home accessories, photography grant Emma Goldman, who led pro- and fine art. Artists jury-selected for the What if you could list your tests against improper and unfair fac- ‘Love in the Stacks’ at show come from all over the country, Q: tory conditions and led the charge for including many featured New Jersey home for less comission workers’ rights. FW Memorial Library artists. Ragtime is an epic musical that paints FANWOOD – Rosemary The festival is held at the Garden and still get all the great a nostalgic and powerful portrait of life DiBattista will speak at “Love In State Exhibit Center located at 50 in turn of the century America. Based the Stacks,” a romance conference Atrium Drive Somerset. services you’ve come to on the 1975 E.L. Doctorow novel, and to be held at the Fanwood Memo- Show Hours are Friday, March 21, enhanced by a beautiful and lush score rial Library on Saturday, February from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, March expect from a Premier by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty 8. 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Real Estate Firm? and a compelling book by Terrence Ms. DiBattista is a Fanwood resi- March 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. McNally, Ragtime is a modern classic dent and a Westfield High School Admission is valid all three days and is of American musical theatre. teacher who has written her first as follows: Adults $8 online, $10 at the A: David Realty Group Three distinct stories intertwine to book “Murder and Marinara: An door; children under 12 are free. 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Ms. In January of 2014, the Scotch award-winning score that delights au- Weiss will present a workshop on Plains Fanwood Arts Association diences. working with matte acrylic gouache. moved to a new location and time. “My husband and I had never sold a house. David Realty Performances of Ragtime will be Ms.Weiss is a painter and book Meeting are held the second Sunday Group helped us through the process with sound and ethical held at Roosevelt Middle School, artist. She does work on paper and is of each month from 1 – 3 p.m., at the business advice, patience and kindness. They were always located at 36 Gilbert Place in West a printmaker. Her work is mostly Scotch Hills Country Club, 820 available to answer questions and we were very impressed Orange. For tickets and more infor- about landscape and the spirit within. Jerusalem Road, Scotch Plains. with their professionalism in dealing with us and other mation, visit Paintings and prints include both The Scotch Plains Fanwood Arts agents. We definitely made the right choice in realtors.” www.PleasantValleyProductions.org grand vistas and simple trees. Association is a group of fine artists, or call (800) 838-3006. Cynthia’s love of nature comes from crafters, photographers and sculp- SOLD being born and raised on a dairy tors forming a social group to ex- Bob & Kathryn Town Book Store Hosts farm in Southern New Hampshire. press and enjoy their talents. All are Landscape is part of her inner being. welcome who want to use their cre- Author Melissa Guion “My work evolves from living, ative skills to share, appreciate and I could not have asked for better service and professionalism drawing, sketching, photographing grow with others. A main goal of the from David Realty Group. My home was not one that had WESTFIELD — The Town Book many comparables so our realtors spent lots of time trying to Store will host children’s author Mel- and painting in the landscape. These Scotch Plains Fanwood Arts Asso- make my husband and I comfortable with pricing. They had issa Guion on Saturday, February 1, works are both landscapes and ab- ciation is the integration of the arts our home sold in 4 days, 14K over ask and we had a choice from 2 to 4 p.m. stractions of landscapes which rep- into daily life. We strive to achieve of 3 contracts! I always had a question answered immediately When you are a mama penguin with resent my personal vision,” Ms. this through informative demonstra- because if I couldn't get David on the phone, I'd get Lorena or lots of little ones to take care of, the Weiss said. tions, discussions and group trips. vice versa. I can't imagine ever selling a house again without days can melt together in a blur. Mon- At the workshop, the artist will For more information, visit the them! Thank you both! day: swimming lessons. Tuesday: slid- also speak about her experience SPFAA website at SPFAA.net or call SOLD working as a book artist. Her art and President Sandra Cerchio at (908) Rosalie & Ralph ing lessons. Wednesday: waddling practice…and on and on! books will be on display and she will 868-8909. But as author-illustrator Melissa Guion shows in “Baby Penguins Love “In a challenging, competitive market this year, our Their Mama,” growing little ones know househunt in Westfield was made easier, smoother and even a thing or two about appreciation (and fun with your guidance and professional assistance. Your about keeping a secret)! A picture book expertise in navigating the search, negotiation, inspections that kids and parents will both love. and other issues involved with buying a house was Melissa Guion’s debut picture book, invaluable. Thank you for helping us to get it done!” “Baby Penguins Everywhere!,” was selected for The Original Art 2012 and Anne & Carlos has just been reissued as a board book. SOLD She lives and works in Brooklyn, N.Y. Learn more about her at www.melissaguion.com. Find out why we can list your home for a 4 ½% total Meet Melissa Guion at The Town commission with no compromises.* Contact us today! Book Store located at 270 East Broad Street in Westfield (corner of East Broad (908)264-8843 or [email protected] and Elmer Streets). If you are unable to *In New Jersey commission rates are negotiable. If your property is now listed for sale or lease this mailer is not intended for solicitation of that listing. REALTOR® is a federally registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS and subscribes to its strict David Barbosa Lorena Barbosa Broker, Co-Owner Broker, Co-Owner attend this event, feel free to call The Code of Ethics. We will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, a disability or family status. Town Book Store at (908) 233-3535 to reserve an autographed copy of “Baby ARTIST WORKSHOP…Cynthia Weiss will present a workshop at the Scotch www.DavidRealtyGroup.com Penguins Love Their Mama.” Plains Fanwood Arts Association meeting on Sunday, February 9. Page S-1 Thursday, January 30, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary J. MILLER NIPS BUSCH, 4-2, IN O.T.; DiGIOVANNI EDGES FULLER, VELEZ MAJORS BIRCH Cougar Matmen March Past Westfield Blue Devils, 39-22

By DAVID B. CORBIN Miller a penalty point to send the Barber recorded a second-period several two-on-one pipewrench lbs, Cougar Nick Ballas recorded Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times bout into overtime. escape and a low double-leg tilts, although receiving no fur- an escape and a defensive spin- Five forfeits shortened a show- Cougars Brian McGovern (132- takedown to nip Andrew ther points. In the second pe- around takedown to defeat Devin down between two rivals, but lbs) and Gavin Murray (138-lbs) Tompkins, 3-2, at 145-lbs. riod, Velez recorded a turn-in Anderson, 3-0. When Kevin Frega several bouts turned out to be received forfeits to make the team Blue Devil Nick Velez increased reversal then added a pair of received a forfeit at 195-lbs, the quite exciting as the Cranford score, 12-3, then Blue Devil Matt his offensive arsenal in his 152- takedowns to earn an 11-1, Blue Devils took a 22-21 team High School wrestling team lead. marched to a 39-22 victory over Another tight bout came at 220- Westfield in Cranford on Janu- lbs when Blue Devil Tom Ander- ary 24. son and Mike Pastor entered over- Few, if any, of the bouts were time with a 2-2 tie. Pastor, how- more exciting than the very first ever, took Anderson to his back one at 126-lbs when Blue Devil for a five-point move to record a freshman Jack Miller fought off a 7-2 victory. Cougar heavyweight double-leg takedown attempt in Alex Esposito received a forfeit overtime and turned it into a then Cougar Anthony Capece re- defensive takedown to edge corded four takedowns and a Dave Busch, who had recently reversal to defeat Chris Hoerle, placed second in the Union 10-4, at 106-lbs. County Tournament, 4-2. Another very tight bout ar- Miller managed to wrap his left rived at 113-lbs when Blue Devil leg around Busch’s right leg to John Fuller and Tom DiGiovanni eventually inch behind for the were locked in a 0-0 tie entering takedown. the third period. DiGiovanni “It was difficult. The last time I pulled off a standing Gramby wrestled him I lost, so I wanted forward roll for an escape then revenge on him. When he took warded off Fuller’s attacks for a the shot, I just pushed myself 1-0 victory. and thought about the work we The final bout of the evening at did in practice, and I put it [leg] 120-lbs was also very tense. in there,” Miller said. Blue Devil Nick Kalimtzis took a Busch took a 2-0 lead with a 2-0 lead with a Merkel takedown, double-leg takedown in the first but Chris Scorese escaped and period and Miller escaped, but came back with a takedown for a his ability to control Busch from 3-2 lead. Scorese pulled off a the top position throughout the standing Gramby reversal and entire second period put him in Kalimtzis escaped in the second the position to, at least, knot the period then Scorese’s tenacious score in the third. Busch, who top control in the third earned received a warning in the first him a 5-3 decision. period, also controlled from the “When I was looking at their top throughout the third period David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times lineup, thinking they had every COMING DOWN TO OVERTIME AT 126-LBS…Cougar Dave Busch, left, and Blue Devil Jack Miller battled to a 2- spot filled, it was a close match. but received a second warning 2 tie in regulation at 126-lbs, but Miller got a defensive takedown in overtime to earn a 4-2 victory. while doing so, which awarded It could have gone either way depending on the [coin] flip. lb bout with Corey Birch. Velez majority decision. That’s what I thought it would See & Subscribe at converted a takedown into a 3- Cougar Niko Cappello received come down to, the flip at 138 BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo point nearfall to seize a 5-0 lead a forfeit at 160-lbs then Blue where they were going to bump in the first period and attempted Devil Jerek Gozdieski recorded a everybody up. They could move Submit commentary and items for publishing. takedown before pinning Chris some guys around in there, but Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste Kiame in 1:30 with a half nelson and arm bar at 170-lbs. At 182- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, January 30, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Cougar Corey Birch Cougar Anthony Capece Blue Devil Nick Velez Blue Devil Chris Hoerle

Story on page 11 of The Westfield Leader More photos on next page

after the weigh in, some of their BOUT SEQUENCE: 145: — Barber (W) d Tompkins, 3-2 182: — Ballas (C) d D. Anderson, 3-0 106: — Capece (C) d Hoerle, 10-4 guys were hurt,” Cougar Head 126: — J. Miller (W) d Busch, 4-2 OT 152: — Velez (W) md Birch, 11-1 195: — Frega (W) won forfeit 113: — DiGiovanni (C) d Fuller, 1-0 Coach Pat Gorman said. 132: — McGovern (C) won forfeit 160: — Cappello (C) won forfeit 220: — Pastor (C) d Anderson, 7-2 OT 120: — Scorese (C) d Kalimtzis, 5-3 138: — Murray (C) won forfeit 170: — Gozdieski (W) p Kiame, 1:30 Hwt: — Esposito (C) won forfeit CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

Cougar Chris Kiame Blue Devil Jarek Gozdieski

Blue Devil Nick Kalimtzis Cougar Chris Scorese Page S-3 Thursday, January 30, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Cougar Andrew Tompkins Blue Devil Nick Kalimtzis Blue Devil Matt Barber Cougar Chris Scorese

** Cranford Cougar Wrestlers March Past Westfield Blue Devil Matmen, 39-22 **

Cougar Andrew Tompkins Cougar Tom DiGiovanni Blue Devil Matt Barber Blue Devil John Fuller Page S-4 Thursday, January 30, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SETTING UNION COUNTY MEET RECORDS…Blue Devil John Lindros, left, was on the record-setting 200-freestyle relay and Blue Devil Sarah Cronin, right, set a record in the 200-freestyle. CR’s BYRNE SETS 2 MEET RECORDS, WF’s CRONIN, LESSNER & 200-RELAY SET RECORDS Blue Devil Boys, Girls Sweep Union County Swim Crown Four meet records by the boys ishing in 1:27.85. The Raiders also won the 500-free at 4:51.74, Cronin set a meet record in the by Raider Amanda Banasiak. and three by the girls were set at took second at 1:29.9 and the followed by Raider Kevin Fleck 200-free with a time of 1:52.49. Devin and Raider Sarah Davis the Union County swim champi- Cougars finished sixth. Stephen and Blue Devils Collins and Sean Raider Isabella Iacona finished tied for fourth, and Cougar onships as the Westfield High Husch, Lessner, Barmakian and Beattie. fourth and Blue Devil Courtney Isabella DeSimone took sixth. School boys and girls won the John Lindros also placed first in Raider Alex Skoog took top hon- Day took fifth. Cronin, Day, Baldwin also took the top spot team title at Rutgers University the 200-medley relay at 1:37.95, ors in the 100-free at 47.58, Caroline Basil and Allie McBrearty in the 100-free at 51.84 and on January 26. See Devils Den. followed by the Raiders at followed by McGrory, Barmakian, won the 400-free relay in Banasiak took fifth. Cronin won The Blue Devil boys totaled 1:40.89. Ryan Daniel, Aedan Kaczynski and Blue Devil Ryan 3:39.14. The Raiders took fourth. the 500-free in 5:05.5. Iacona 502.5 to outdistance the Scotch Collins, Alec Penn and McGrory Daniel. Skoogs also touched first Caroline Baldwin, Day, Gwyn took third and Blue Devil Audrey Plains-Fanwood Raiders, who to- won the 400-free relay at in the 100-backstroke at 52.98, Devin and Cronin won the 200- Bangs finished fifth. Basil fin- taled 394. Cranford took sixth at 3:20.02. The Raiders finished followed by Blue Devils David free relay in 1:38.34. The Raid- ished second in the 100-back- 112.5. The Blue Devil girls to- third. Lindros, Kevin Clauss and Jack ers took second and the Cougars stroke at 58.54. Judge, McBrearty taled 416.5, well ahead of the Lessner set a meet record in Rose, and Raider Eric Chang. took fifth. and Bangs finished 4-5-6. Blue Raiders, who placed second at the 100-breaststroke with a time Summit’s Tim Kostalansky set Cougar Julie Byrne established Devils Amy West and Daniel fin- 290.5. The Lady Cougars placed of 58.11. Barmakian finished sec- two meet records. First in the two meet records. First, she won ished 4-6 in the 100-breast- seventh at 179. ond and Dan Myers finished 200-individual medley at the 200-individual medley in stroke. Westfield placed second The Blue Devil boys won seven fourth. Raiders Nolan Kearns and 1:52.99, followed by Kearns, 2:06. Basil and McBrearty fin- in the 200-medley relay followed of the 11 events, including all Chris Bondarowicz finished 5-6. Husch, Myers and Rose. Second, ished 4-6. Byrne then won the by the Cougars. three relays, and set a meet Lindros won the 50-free in 21.88, Kostalansky won the 100-but- 100-butterfly in 56.88. Raider record in the 200-free relay with followed by Raider Matt Marino, terfly in 50.98, followed by Husch, Stephanie Judge and Blue Devil John Lindros, Tyler Lessner, Aram and McGrory and Cougar Matt Lessner and Marino. Erika Daniel finished 3-4. Baldwin Probitas Verus Honos Barmakian and Luke McGrory fin- Kaczynski tied for third. Lindros For the girls, Blue Devil Sarah won the 50-free in 23.5, followed Page S-5 Thursday, January 30, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary FRIEDMAN PULLS DOWN 11 REBOUNDS, SCOTT SINKS 22 POINTS, KNAPP NETS 10 POINTS Blue Devils’ Quickness, Jars Johnson Lady B’ballers, 59-36 By DAVID B. CORBIN man also had two steals, an as- assists and five rebounds. Knapp Coach Marino rested all five of his floor. When we are on the floor, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sist and four points. had 10 points, three assists, three players who were on the court at we don’t have a record. It’s open- Senior forward Carly Friedman “I feel pretty good about things. steals and two rebounds. Sopho- the time and sent in a fresh ing day,” Coach Marino said. grabbed nearly everything under I’m not much of a shooter, so I do more forward Olivia Luzzi learned group of five players. “Our team has been progress- the boards and quickly shoveled what I can under the boards, try well from Scott’s and Knapp’s In their first meeting in Clark, ing very well. It’s easy because the ball out to offensive “money to get the rebounds and try to get history of thievery and contrib- the Blue Devils had an easy time we know each other very well. players” Lil Scott and Jackie a fast breakaway for the team. I uted five steals herself to go with with the Crusaders in a 65-36 We have been together for a Knapp, who combined for 32 try to box out, get my position as four points, four assists, two re- victory, but an undefeated record, couple of years now and every- points, which led the 18th ranked, best I can,” Friedman said. bounds and a blocked shot. presents a clear target for some one has a lot of heart and gives it 13-0 Westfield High School girls “Carly definitely got stronger. Hannah Liddy (6 rebounds), Sh- team that is biting at the bit to their all every game. As long as annon Devitt and zero in on an upset. we show up to play, everything Jamie Miller each “We try to go into every game works in our favor. We are off to sank four points. with an open mind and not get a big start so far, and I hope we Crusader Gianna too confident. We know that we keep it up. We have been work- Rebosio finished just can’t expect everything and ing hard in practice and we are with 11 points and we have to work hard for our playing for each other,” Fried- Steph Visconti put wins. It’s not going to get handed man said. in 10 points. to us. We have to keep getting “We work hard in practice, and The Blue Devils stronger and stronger as we go that’s the outcome. We have took a 10-0 lead on,” Friedman said, some goals and we definitely want with Scott begin- “We take each day like it’s open- to be competitive in the county,” ning the action with ing day. Every game is a new Coach Marino said. a 3-pointer, on an game. It’s 0-0! We enjoy our AL Johnson 8 5 10 13 36 assist from Knapp. record when we are not on the Westfield 19 13 12 15 59 By the end of the first quarter, Scott Blue Devil had hit half of her 22 points and Knapp Hannah Liddy hit four, while Miller and Luzzi had two points each to make the score, 19-8. Luzzi and Scott hit 2-pointers and Knapp sank a pair of free throws to up the lead to 25-9 before the Crusad- ers called a timeout. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times More steals led to GOING IN FOR THE LAY-UP…Blue Devil Lil Scott goes in for a lay-up in the game against the more points and a ALJ Crusaders in Westfield on January 23. Scott led all scorers with 22 points. 32-13 Blue Devil lead at the half. basketball team to a 59-36 jar- She’s been a lot more focused The huge lead allowed the Blue ring of the 5-7 A.L. Johnson Cru- this year than she’s been. She’s Devils to move some bench play- saders in Westfield on January the captain, and she’s really car- ers in an out during the third 23. rying the girls along the way. quarter. Scott sank her second Friedman had 11 rebounds but She’s leading by example,” Blue 3-pointer midway through as the also blocked several shots and Devil Head Coach Joe Marino said. Blue Devils stretched their lead tipped balls to teammates, who Scott led all scorers with 22 to 44-23 entering the final quar- moved the ball down court to set points, including a pair of 3-point- ter. After the spread increased to up scoring opportunities. Fried- ers, and added five steals, three 53-29 with 3:52 remaining, LEADER/TIMES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Are you enjoying the quality content you’re reading in the pages of this fine newspaper? If this is true... WE’RE ASKING YOU TO BECOME A SUBSCRIBER!

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times CRANFORD ATHLETES OF THE WEEK...Anna Fitch, a junior on the winter track team, split a 28 in the 4x200m relay and a :61 in the 4x400m relay at the Union County Championships in mid January to lead the girls a fifth place finish. Brandon Chan, a senior captain on the varsity bowling team, bowled a career high Blue Devil 677 three game series to lead the Cougars to a 5-2 upset over 10th ranked Linden. Olivia Luzzi

Blue Devils Top Crusaders, 59-36 Cougar Snack

Blue Devil Jackie Knapp

Cougar Cagers Cage Rahway Boys, 71-68 The Cranford High Shool boys basketball team came up on the top side of a 71-68 decision over Rahway in Cranford on January 23. Tommy Trotter sank 19 points. John Oblachinski had 15 points, Mike Guarriello netted 13 points and Luke Christiano put in 12 points. NFHS COACH OF THE YEAR...Cranford High School baseball Head Coach Rahway 11 10 23 24 68 Dennis McCaffery has been selected by the NFHS Coaches Association as the 2013 Cranford 17 20 12 22 71 Coach of the Year in the sport of baseball for New Jersey. Coach Mac has now been selected as the State Coach of the Year by both the New Jersey Coaches Association Probitas Verus Honos as well as the National Coaches Association. The NFHS is the official national coaches association of the National Federation of State High School Associations. Page S-7 Thursday, January 30, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary GW Council Considers Hiring AFC Project Mgr.

By BRIAN TRUSDELL AFC committee representative, (RFP) to solicit bids for hiring a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader endorsed the idea out of simple project manager. However, Mr. GARWOOD – The borough curiosity. Nierstedt said he would not vote council will explore hiring a con- With Councilman Mike Martin against such a proposal. struction or project manager to absent, only Councilman Bill The issue consumed more than oversee the completion of the Nierstedt voiced any opposition, half of an hour of discussion, with Athletic Field Complex (AFC), the siding with Mr. Guarriello and Mr. Guarriello suggesting the cost $3.2-million ball field that is Borough Attorney Bob Renaud. could be “six figures.” nearly a year behind schedule. Both Mr. Guarriello and Mr. “Right now, I think it’s like clos- Delayed two months at the start Renaud felt the recommenda- ing the barn door after the horse by Hurricane Sandy, the athletic tion would provide little value, got out,” Mr. Guarriello said. “The field was to be finished by mid- since they said the project is project is probably through all 2013, but has faced other delays nearing completion and it likely the bumps at this point. Every- due to weather, as well as soil would be Saturday, March 15, at thing seems to be moving along, disposal issues. While it now has the earliest before anyone could other than the fact that we’re a scheduled completion date of be hired. restricted by weather. I really Tuesday, April 1, Borough Engi- Mayor Pat Quattrocchi said she don’t see what you’d gain out of neer Donald Guarriello said Tues- accepted the borough’s profes- spending that kind of money at day that Sunday, June 1, was sionals’ opinions in the matter this point in time.” and Mr. Nierstedt agreed, saying While the bond that is funding more realistic. Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader Council President Ann Palmer he felt it was a waste of Borough the project has approximately a PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE…Cranford Township Committee members suggested the idea of a project Clerk Christina Ariemma’s time $100,000 contingency fund for discuss raising pool fees, the plan for pedestrian improvements to the North manager, which drew immediate to prepare a request for proposal cost overruns, that money is ear- Avenue Plaza and Union County College’s plan to construct a lacrosse and soccer marked for payment to the support from council members field on Gallow Hills Road at its workshop meeting on Monday. Jim Mathieu and Sara Todisco. builder, Flanagan Construction. Councilman Louis Petruzzelli, the Probitas Verus Honos Councilman Mathieu enthusi- astically supported the idea, telling the council that there are “a CF Police Officers Advance; thousand and one details” that need to be checked and that without a single person respon- Josh Furer Recognized sible, many can get overlooked. With so many delays already, By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Brick project. Ms. Palmer was dubious of the Mayor Kalnins said he and former April 1 deadline and questioned CRANFORD — A ceremony was mayor Dan Aschenbach are work- any date put forth by Flanagan. held Tuesday during the township ing on a video together to air on “We have no faith in that April committee public meeting for Po- TV-35 to explain the township’s date,” Ms. Palmer said. lice Officers Guy Patterson and flood control efforts and what resi- “We don’t have a new schedule Craig Marino, who were advanced dents can do in their own property and we don’t know what that new to the rank of lieutenant. Town to alleviate flooding. schedule could be. It could be Hall was filled with family, friends Mayor Kalnins said over 150 September, December, we don’t and fellow police officers in sup- people attended the public hear- know,” she added, drawing sar- port of their promotions. Lt. ing by the Department of Environ- castic laughter from Mr. Patterson has served the Cranford mental Protection for permit ap- Guarriello, members of the coun- Police Department for 15 years plications to develop 215 and 235 cil and gallery. and Lt. Marino for 24 years. Birchwood Avenue. He and his On a suggestion from Mr. At the start of the meeting, Mayor fellow commissioners thanked the Mathieu, the council will sum- Andis Kalnins presented Joshua people for their support in oppos- mon architects for both the club- Furer, 12, with a certificate of ing the development. house building and landscaping proclamation for spearheading an “It shows so much about our to address the construction effort in Cranford to raise funds to town that so many were here to progress. Mr. Guarriello said both victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the tell your story,” Commissioner architects are responsible for Philippines. Joshua raised over Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Mary O’Connor said. WINTER WONDERLAND...Cranford looks picture perfect on January 14 as “guiding the project.” $3,000 for the Philippine Disaster The Roosevelt Park Committee the snow begins to accumulate causing numerous cancellations, including school. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Recovery Foundation’s Brick by CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-8 Thursday, January 30, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Cranford Police Officers Advance Cranford Committee Discusses Hiking will give a presentation at the the amount of $67,380. Pool Fees, New Police Department SUVs Monday, February 10 township Current Zoning Officer Robert committee meeting, Deputy Mayor Hudak was appointed to the posi- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Police Chief Eric Mason and Lieu- project. The total cost of the Lisa Adubato said. The township tion of Director of Planning/Zon- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tenant Edward Davenport pre- improvements is estimated at purchased the property on Or- ing Officer at a salary of $74,043 CRANFORD - At the Cranford sented to the committee the po- $813,000. ange Avenue where the Roosevelt while Kelly Demcher was appointed Township Committee’s workshop lice department’s proposal to add The plan is to make the area School was once erected. The to the position of senior payroll/ meeting on Monday, the govern- new police vehicles to its fleet. safer for pedestrians and pro- township plans to build a park financial specialist within the Fi- ing body discussed raising pool The traffic division of the police vide better traffic flow of NJ Tran- there. nance Department at a salary of fees, received an update on the department employs a two-year sit buses. There will be a turn- The committee, as part of its $53,657. Karyn King was ap- zoning board’s master plan and cycle on the purchase of its front- around area for the buses, added consent agenda, rejected the sole pointed to the position of full-time heard a proposal from the police line police cars. Every two years fencing by the crosswalk areas bid received for a flood mitigation senior account clerk within the regarding the purchase of new it purchases six vehicles and and new curbing and pavement, project at 510 Riverside Drive. Finance Department at a salary of SUVs for the department. trades in six of its older models as well as lighting. The $191,800 bid by Sakoutis $40,000. Steve Robertazzi, operations for new vehicles. This year, the Mr. Marsden said the state De- Builders and Land Developers was The township committee se- manager for the township pool department is asking to purchase partment of Transportation has above budget. lected McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney and fitness center, asked the SUVs-Ford Utility Police Inter- been holding up the start of con- The township also issued bids for & Carpenter, LLP to provide labor township committee to vote to ceptor - known as the Ford Ex- struction because it is asking for the Cranford Flood Mitigation attorney services for 2014 at a fee raise pool fees for 2014. He said plorer - as opposed to sedans. more detailed plans and docu- Project-Home Elevation of 205 not to exceed $20,000. pool fees have not been raised The cost would exceed the line ments than what was submitted. Edgar Avenue. Lowest bidder KM Commissioner O’Connor said since 2011. He asked to raise the item budget by $4,225, Lt. Dav- The elevation of the river has Construction formally requested the Cranford Fire Department fees $25 across the board, except enport said. The budgeted been lowered in preparation for to withdraw its $187,000 bid due has asked residents to ensure for seniors, who would see a $15 amount is about $68,000. the desilting of the Rahway River. to a clerical error. The township their home heating unit is in increase. A majority of the mem- The department in 2012 The committee urged residents committee rejected its request for good working order, to not use bers are summer members only, switched to the Dodge Charger to not go on the ice, warning it is withdraw. Subsequently, the town- the stove to warm up their homes of which about 1,800 are resi- after the Ford Crown Victoria had unstable and dangerous as it is ship rejected all three bids for the as it can cause carbon monoxide dents and 700 are non-residents. been discontinued in 2011. hollow underneath. The desilting elevation under the recommen- to be released in their homes, Robert Hudak, zoning officer, The Charger has had brake and should not take more than a dation of the general manager for and not to use kerosene space gave an update on the codifica- rotor problems, Lt. Davenport month, and must be complete by the project, and will re-issue bids. heaters. Space heaters should tion of the Master Plan, and said reported. Saturday, March 15, for the re- The committee authorized the be UL approved and be at least he expects to have a redline He said the SUV has a fuel stocking of trout to the river. Department of Public Works to three feet away from combus- version of the code and plan to efficiency rating that is 16, where Union County College (UCC), purchase a mason dump truck in tibles. the committee within two weeks. the Charger was 18, and the on Gallows Hill Road, is planning Crown Victoria was 16. The In- to construct a lacrosse and soc- terceptor uses “32 percent less cer field near where the tennis fuel than the Crown Vic when courts are. Mr. Marsden con- GW Council Considers Hiring AFC Project Mgr. idling,” Lt. Davenport said. firmed that large trees are com- More than half of the towns in ing down. Commissioner Tho- Ms. Ariemma said she will no- Casale owns the parking lot, came after Willow Avenue resi- Union County have switched to mas Hannen, Jr. asked to make tify Noel Musial, building archi- which is used by members of the dent Kathy Gebler complained the Interceptor, Lt. Davenport UCC aware of the township ordi- tect with The Musial Group, and volunteer fire department. She that she received $240 in tickets said. He said the Interceptor nance that requires a three-to- John Belle, the landscape archi- hopes that the largely empty last year. She said she has no would provide much more needed one replacement of trees that tect with Kinsey Associates, to Casale manufacturing plant will driveway and the public lot avail- space for the 15 pieces of equip- are removed. appear at the next council meet- eventually be sold and said it able on Center Street across from ment needed for each police car. Mr. Marsden said UCC is doing ing on Tuesday, February 11. might be worth the borough in- the post office also prohibits park- Richard Marsden, township en- a stormwater retention basin. The next construction commit- vestigating purchasing the prop- ing during snowstorms so it can gineer, gave an update on the “It drains into the Gallows Hill tee meeting is scheduled for erty for use as a commuter lot or be plowed. pedestrian improvements plan Brook,” resident Barbara Krause Wednesday, February 5. other purpose. Mr. Renaud sug- The council approved 15-minute for the North Avenue Plaza, lo- said of Gallows Hill Road. “It is so In other news, the council di- gested the appraisal could cost parking near the Garwood Family cated in front of the train station waterlogged there and it is the rected Ms. Ariemma to prepare a between $3,000 and $4,000. Center “Y” situated between Beech and at the light there leading into lowest point,” she said of the second RFP to appraise the value The streets, roads and ecology and Locust Avenues on East Street. Alden Street. The township re- spot where the field is to go. of the parking lot adjacent to the committee will review the town’s It also amended an ordinance to ceived a Municipal Aid 2011 Tran- Mr. Hannen also asked if UCC is fire station on South Avenue parking ordinance that requires limit fences on the side yards of sit Village Program grant in the planning on putting down astro- across from the Casale Indus- cars be removed from the streets corner lots to an open fence (picket, amount of $500,000 and the turf or grass. Mr. Marsden said tries property. Ms. Todisco in- when three inches or more of split rail, chain link) to no more township is to bond for the re- he was not sure. formed those in attendance that snow accumulates. The move than four feet high. mainder of the cost for the CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-9 Thursday, January 30, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary CR Committe Discusses Hiking, Pool Fees, Police SUVs

Mrs. Krause also said there is a are more substantial, additions, green light, construction would problem with NJ Transit trains things of that nature, where they begin in 2016 and, “there are still being lined up and parked in should have been closed out,” Mr. steps we need to take before Cranford. She said doors on the Wall said. Army Corps would start,” Mayor parked trains are being left open Additionally, Mr. Wall asked to Kalnins said. and was told by the owner of Il paint the upstairs hallway below Congressman Leonard Lance Gabbiano that kids were congre- the chair rail where there are told the mayor that the township gating there in the trains. She scuff marks. is to receive another $117,000 also asked about when the World In an effort to expedite move- to finish work on the Corps’ study. War I flagpole’s marble base will ment in abandoned properties, Commissioner Mary O’Connor be repaired and when the miss- Mr. Wall is beginning to call own- proposed developing a subcom- ing tops of some historic lamps ers of properties who have yet to mittee composed of two repre- will be replaced. move forward. He said he spoke sentatives of Centennial Village, In other news, Township Ad- to the owner of Swan Cleaners on two from the Downtown Busi- ministrator Terrance Wall asked North Avenue and told him that, ness and Economic Development to move the construction office “Their current status is not ac- Office and two from the Chamber TIME TOGETHER...A new Sunday school program introduces youngsters that is downstairs to the main ceptable to the residents of of Commerce to talk about dif- ages 3 to 5 to the elements of worship at the Calvary Lutheran Church, located level where there is an empty Cranford.” ferent initiatives within the at 108 Eastman Street in Cranford. Each week, through three-dimensional office. “The construction office is Mr. Wall also is working to make groups to see if there are any figures, stories, songs, crafts and a traditional snack, the children experience split up - part upstairs, part down- enhancements to the website. cross purposes and ways to help creating a sacred space, greeting each other as their church family, hearing and stairs. Customer service would Mayor Andis Kalnins said he will each other out. responding to God’s word and sharing a “feast” replicating communion. New improve geographically,” he said. attend the Mayors Council Rahway Commissioner Robert D’Ambola participants are welcome. For more information, call Lynda Pullis, Calvary Mr. Wall also asked to get a River Watershed Flood Control said the Department of Public Lutheran’s Youth and Family Ministry director, at (908) 276-2418. count of the open permits in the meeting on Thursday, February Works (DPW) salted roads for township. “We are sending out 10 6. He said he expects the Army four hours on January 25. The violations per week,” Mr. Wall Corps of Engineers study to be DPW also poured four tons of freshman with a mathematics ma- said. “We are targeting items that submitted in a few days. asphalt on West Holly Street for jor in Scranton’s College of Arts He said he met with lobbyists potholes, he said. and Sciences. on getting funding and the “time Mr. D’Ambola asked people to Nicole Eniclerico of Westfield is James Madison frames are disheartening.” not park on the street when a a junior with a community health Fall Dean’s List Should the Army Corps give the snowstorm is coming to make education major in Scranton’s way for plows to get through. Panuska College of Professional HARRISONBURG, Va. - The fol- University of Scranton Studies. lowing area students made the Ara Froehlich of Cranford is a dean’s list at James Madison Uni- Announces Dean’s List junior with a accounting major in versity for the fall 2013 semester. SCRANTON, Pa. — The Univer- Scranton’s Kania School of Man- Joseph Bringuier of Cranford, a sity of Scranton has announced agement. freshman majoring in Sport and its Dean’s List, which recognizes Danielle Jakubik of Cranford is a Rec Management; Shannon Daly Kutztown Announces students for academic excellence sophomore with a occupational of Cranford, a freshman major- Coastal Carolina during the 2013 fall semester. therapy major in Scranton’s ing in Marketing; Meghan Dean’s List The list includes students from Panuska College of Professional Freudenheim of Westfield, a se- KUTZTOWN, Pa. – More than Announces Dean’s List the Jesuit university’s College of Studies. nior majoring in Comm. Sciences 1,600 students have been named CONWAY, S.C. – More than Arts and Sciences, the Kania Matthew Tarantino of Westfield and Disorders; Christopher Har- to the Fall 2013 Dean’s List at 1,900 students have made the School of Management, the is a junior with a media informa- ris of Westfield, a sophomore Kutztown University. To be eli- Fall 2013 Dean’s List at Coastal Panuska College of Professional tion technology major in majoring in Biology; Marielle gible for Dean’s List, an under- Carolina University. Studies and the College of Gradu- Scranton’s College of Arts and Monne of Cranford, a sophomore graduate student must be regis- Sara Lo Bue of Cranford was ate and Continuing Education. Sciences. majoring in Intelligence Analy- tered for at least 12 credits and named to the Dean’s List. More than 1,380 students were Shannon Tierney of Cranford is sis; Lauren Posluszny of have a minimum grade point To qualify for the Dean’s List, named to the 2013 fall semester a senior with a human resources Westfield, a senior majoring in average of 3.60. freshmen must earn a 3.25 grade Dean’s List, including the follow- studies major in Scranton’s Health Sciences; Lindsay Roussin Students named to the list in- point average, and upperclass- ing area residents. Panuska College of Professional of Westfield, a senior majoring in clude: Joseph Chencharik of men must earn a 3.5 grade point Lauren Carosi of Cranford is a Studies. Writing Rhet and Tech Comm. Cranford; Rebecca Jackson of average. To qualify for the sophomore with a neuroscience A student must have a grade and Tracy Staeudle of Scotch Westfield; Nicole Kimler of President’s List, students must major in Scranton’s College of point average of 3.5 or better Plains, a sophomore majoring in Cranford and Jessica Poland of earn a 4.0 grade point average. All Arts and Sciences. with a minimum number of credit Sport and Rec Management. Cranford. students must be enrolled full time. Kasey Donahue of Cranford is a hours to make the Dean’s List.