Downtown Task Force Looking to Improve, Build Confidence Westfield BOE Approves Slew of Personnel Issues at Meeting

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By CHRISTINA M. HINKE said Sherry Cronin, executive di- retail spaces, Ms. Cronin said. and PAUL J. PEYTON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader rector of the Downtown Westfield There are 220 retail properties Corporation (DWC). in the SID. Office space vacancies WESTFIELD — A subcommit- “The goal is to not wait six were at 5 percent, not including tee of the Downtown Task Force months to make a change. The goal non-rentable properties, such as the was scheduled to meet yesterday is, when appropriate, to make dilapidated and red-tagged Pan for a roundtable discussion with a changes along the way over the six American Cleaners on South Av- select group of about 15 property months the task force will meet,” enue, or recent approvals by the owners to listen to their challenges, Councilman Sam Della Fera told zoning or planning board. ideas and what can be done quickly The Westfield Leader last week. According to the New Jersey- to fill the vacancies in the central The August retail space vacancy based retail analysis firm JGSC business district. report compiled by the DWC, the Group, a rate under 10 percent is The panel was looking to dis- management entity of the Special healthy, she said. In the early 1990s, cover “what are things we can do Improvement District (SID), the downtown experienced a 40- now to improve and build confi- showed an 8.95-percent vacancy percent vacancy rate. dence” in Westfield’s town center, rate based on square footage of “Brokers are having a really hard time with retailers,” Ms. Cronin said, because “it is over-retailed.” The DWC provides a compre- hensive packet to support property owners and brokers in their initiatives that help attract new business to the central business district and fields and track calls of prospects Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader SOUNDS OF A THOUSAND FOOTSTEPS…Runners head out Sunday morning at the start of the Westfield Y’s “5K for for the SID. Everyone” in front of the Westfield Area ‘Y’’s main building on Clark Street. While finding new retailers can be burdensome, at the same time Gap, Inc. has situated five of its brands in the downtown and made a “huge re-investment in the sec- Westfield BOE Approves Slew ond floor” of its East Broad Street location to make room for Gap Kids and Baby Gap. “It is a real testament to the Of Personnel Issues at Meeting strength and confidence in Westfield,” Ms. Cronin said. By BRIAN TRUSDELL for a one-hour-and-10-minute work- the board were contracts with vendors Now, the owner of the building Specially Written for The Westfield Leader shop that instructed board members on obtained through shared-service agree-

Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader on the northeast corner of Elm and WESTFIELD – The school board their responsibilities and the limits of ments with numerous other school YOU GOTTA EAT…Cranford Deputy Mayor Mary O’Connor, pictured second Quimby Streets, once occupied by addressed a slew of housekeeping their authority. boards and organizations such as the from right, helps the volunteers working the grill Saturday at the Cranford Two River Bank, is proposing to chores, approving everything from ven- In general, the periodic seminar in- Educational Services Commission and Centennial Village Music Fest at Lincoln School in Cranford. The event supports restore the 116-year-old, triangu- dor contracts to a multitude of person- structs that board members must con- the Educational Data Service Coopera- the Centennial Village Group, which works to revitalize Cranford’s Centennial lar structure, even going as far as nel matters in a relatively short meeting tain their activities to policy making as tive Programs. Village Business District. re-installing the original stained that overwhelmingly served as an an- opposed to involvement in day-to-day Among those contracts were with glass windows. nual ethics training session for board administration. W.B. Mason for copy paper, toner and The vision is to make the top two members. Among the personnel changes ap- ink; Academy Furniture for furniture Highlanders, Cub Scouts floors as single apartments with The board convened for less than 20 proved were Steven Frenkel as a sci- and related supplies; School Specialty the ground level having a “highly minutes before moving to a conference ence teacher at Westfield High School, for fine art supplies and Cablevision Honored by Mayor, Council desirable” 980-square-foot floor room on the second floor of the district’s to replace Mabel Huynh, who was pro- Lightpath for broadband Internet ac- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 administration building on Elm Street moted to acting assistant principal at cess. the board’s last meeting. Ms. Huynh’s Also approved were contracts with By KATE BROWNE Constitution and explained that on promotion followed the appointment state contract vendors Beyer Ford of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader September 17, 1787, 39 men, includ- Freeholders Back $59 Mil. of former assistant principal Derrick Morristown and Winner Ford of Cherry MOUNTAINSIDE — Mayor Paul ing Benjamin Franklin and George Nelson to acting principal in place of Hill for vehicles, trucks, and pickup/ Mirabelli and the borough council Washington, signed the Constitution, Peter Renwick, who was granted a leave SUVs with snow plow options. awarded a Commendation to mem- which forms the basis for the United Roselle Com. Ctr., School of absence retroactive to April. Several overnight field trips were bers of the Governor Livingston High States government. The mayor pro- Also, Karen Ferio was approved to authorized, including the Westfield High School baseball team, which won the vided an overview of how Mountain- By PAUL J. PEYTON library was too small it should have replace Marisa Campasano, who is on School Marching Band’s travel to the Union County Championship in the side works and emphasized how im- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader been addressed by the borough’s gov- leave, as the third-grade teacher at University of Delaware for a competi- spring of 2016. The commendation portant volunteers were to the suc- COUNTY — The Union County ernment “prior to today.” He said the Jefferson Elementary School, and Shira tion October 15 to 16; the high school’s noted that in his 16th season as head cess of programs the boys enjoy, such freeholder board on Thursday ap- project will likely result in increased Rivlin was okayed for a new part-time Project ’79 to a Leadership Conference coach, Chris Roof and the third- as PAL football and basketball. He proved an ordinance backing a $59- taxes and rent for residents. resource-room position at Wilson El- in Hardwick, N.J., October 26 to 28, seeded Governor Livingston High- urged the boys to volunteer at their million Union County Improvement In other business, the board heard a ementary. and a fifth-grade excursion from Wash- landers followed an impressive extra schools, places of worship or with Authority (UCIA) project in Roselle presentation by Jonathan Phillips of Other actions included designating ington Elementary to the Camp Speers- inning semifinal victory against other organizations. for a new school, community center, Groundwork Elizabeth regarding the teachers for Saturday detention super- Eljibar YMCA Environmental Center Westfield with a 3-to-2 victory over The mayor also answered ques- swimming pool, new library and a Union County Community Gardens vision and lunch supervisors, approv- in Ferry, Pa., October 6 to 7. top-seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood tions from the Cub Scouts. He can- community center with a full gymna- grant initiative. Recipients received ing additional compensation for extra The board also acknowledged for their first Union County Tourna- didly admitted the best part of his job sium and an eight-lane pool. Free- matching grants of up to $1,500 for duties as well as salary recommenda- Westfield High School senior Michael ment title in school history. as mayor was having the opportunity holder Angel Estrada was the only building new gardens, or for expand- tions for several positions including Hauge for being selected as one of only In addition, in honor of Constitu- to commend residents for their freeholder who did not support the ing or improving existing gardens. home instructors. two New Jersey students for the U.S. tion Day, which was celebrated on achievements and the part of the job project, voting instead to abstain. Among the grant recipients are the Among other matters authorized by CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 September 16, almost a dozen boys he least enjoyed was the municipal Freeholder Mohamed Jalloh did not Berkeley Heights Environmental from Mountainside Cub Scout Troop budget process since it sometimes participate in the vote and left the Commission; Sustainable New Provi- No. 177 attended a special meeting involved cutting programs that resi- room. dence; Roselle Park Environmental with Mayor Mirabelli and Council- dents wanted. The room was packed with Roselle Committee; Scotch Plains-Fanwood man Glenn Mortimer prior to In response to questions raised dur- residents and officials who turned out Community Garden at the Frazee Tuesday’s regularly scheduled coun- ing his recent meeting with several to speak both in favor and in opposi- House; the Township of Scotch Plains cil meeting. senior citizens, Mayor Mirabelli ad- tion to the project. Those opposed for a Scotch Plains-Fanwood Com- Mr. Mirabelli and Mr. Mortimer vised that Mountainside was recently cited increased taxes the project would munity Garden; the Homefirst Inter- gave each boy a copy of the U.S. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 place on residents who, one resident faith Garden in Scotch Plains, and said, pay an average of 26 percent of Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit. their annual income in property taxes. Among resolutions approved by Others said the borough has a high the board was an agreement with rate of foreclosures. Cranford and Linden to repair a traf- Proponents said the borough lacks fic signal at the intersection of Raritan a community center for kids to con- Road, Dewitt Terrace and Moen Av- gregate and other amenities that are enue. Also approved was an $892,998 provided in other municipalities. contract with Smith-Sondy Asphalt Assemblyman Jamal Holley (D- Construction Company of Wallington 20th, Roselle), a former Roselle for the 2016 county road improve- mayor, said Roselle wants to be treated ment contract. like other Union County municipali- Locally, a contract between the ties that have received county fund- county and Sciaretta Enterprises, LLC Brian Trusdell for The Westfield Leader ing and guarantees to build similar of Far Hills, was approved for pro- LET THE MAKEOVER BEGIN…Workers were to begin draining the algae- facilities in their communities. posed widening of West South Av- encrusted pond in Westfield’s Mindowaskin Park last Thursday in preparation Mr. Estrada said by guaranteeing enue at Central Avenue in Westfield. for its dredging and deepening, part of a more than year-long renovation for the the Roselle project, the board has, “in The board concurred with Spring- park’s centennial celebration in 2018. essence...[limited] our ability for fur- field to close Mountain Avenue be- ther bonding in other things that we tween Morris Avenue and Caldwell PAGE INDEX do.” Place on Sunday, October 2, from 7 Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 Freeholder Estrada said that, “for a.m. to 7 p.m., for a fall festival and Editorial ...... 4-5, 18 Sports ...... 11-17 Brian Trusdell for The Westfield Leader the last 40 years the city of Roselle car show sponsored by the Spring- Police ...... 18 Real Estate .... 11-20 NEW PRECAUTIONS...Animated lit signs inform visitors to the Westfield Train has failed to do its due diligence and field Patriot Chamber of Commerce. 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Downtown CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 space with windows, Ms. Cronin said. Property owners, while not want- Also, “the interest and growth has ing to have their properties sit va- been restaurants and personal ser- cant, “don’t want to sacrifice the vices,” such as fitness studios and integrity” of the downtown by rent- beauty salons. ing spaces to “anyone at a low “People here are anxious about our price,” Ms. Cronin said. downtown,” Ms. Cronin said, espe- “Medical is on the rise,” and there cially when a landmark site has re- have been “a few requests.” mained vacant. “It is something we should look One such property is the corner at,” Ms. Cronin said. property at Central Avenue and Alternative work spaces is also a Quimby Street, where Coldwater use that is not allowed but a growth Creek resided before the company market. filed for bankruptcy. But those “more intense uses” Gator Investments recently bought require more parking than typical the property and is allowing it to be retail. “Parking has always been an subdivided. issue,” Ms. Cronin said and went At the end of the month Chico’s on further to say it is the “number one WESTFIELD CAMPAIGN...Second Ward Councilman Ken Donnelly held a Elm Street is to close as well, after the issue” downtown. ON THE ORIGIN OF THE LEADER…Donald and Barbara Goldberg of Westfield kickoff party on September 17 in support of his town council campaign. Over 75 brand slated 120 underperforming She said additional ways to “make catch up on The Westfield Leader while visiting the Charles Darwin Research residents attended the event, which was hosted by Colby and Paige Gaines at their stores to shutter their doors, accord- it easier and friendlier on parking” Center of the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador. home. Also present to support Councilman Donnelly, center, were, pictured left ing to InvestorPlace. is necessary for “long-term growth to right, Assembly Minority Leader Jon Bramnick, Councilman Frank Arena, “Residents drive by and say, ‘Look in the downtown but there is an Mayor Andy Skibitsky and Councilman Mark LoGrippo, pictured together with how vacant the downtown is,’” Ms. unwillingness to support it.” Garwood BOE Okays Paige and Colby Gaines. Cronin said, chiding the critics to “Wait until Trader Joe’s and “stop and shop here.” Addams Tavern open,” Ms. Cronin She chastised those who lament the said, referring to pending openings Superintendent Goals Jones Challenges Health vacancies to stop putting out “all the on Elm Street. cardboard” for recycling, insinuating Also, with Trader Joe’s demoli- By DELL SIMEONE Garwood activist Bruce Paterson they were shopping online. tion after the roof collapsed in Janu- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader questioned the district cost of the state- Benefits Use By Council The online shopping market has ary, the “foot traffic dramatically GARWOOD – The school board mandated testing for lead in the water affected store sales, she said, and changed” and “hurt the downtown,” approved Superintendent Teresa taps at Lincoln School. By FRED T. ROSSI employees and by shoppers and other residents need to reinvest in the down- Ms. Cronin said. Quigley’s proposed merit goals for the District Administrator Eric Larson Specially Written for The Westfield Leader visitors to the neighborhood. He also town by shopping there. The DWC and Greater Westfield recently begun year following a closed said the cost would be $150 per sample SCOTCH PLAINS — The issue of said that several ordinance changes And at the same time, she under- Area Chamber of Commerce executive session at its meeting Tues- tested but did not believe the number of whether township council members are pertaining to signage are on the hori- stands the town needs to adjust its (GWACC) also run events to en- day night. faucets was particularly large. He added eligible to receive township-sponsored zon. Mr. Mirabella told the council he strategy. courage foot traffic to the down- The goals, which were not disclosed, that the state is paying a portion of the health insurance benefits was raised thinks a first step in actual development “If retail is not the same way, what town. still need approval by the Interim Union cost to each district. this week, with Councilman Llewellyn should be the sale of the township- do we do to change that?” Ms. Cronin GWACC runs events in Westfield County Superintendent’s office. The board announced that the Lin- Jones and Township Attorney Robert owned hedge property along Park Av- said. such as FestiFall this Sunday, Sep- In a relatively brief meeting, the coln School eighth-grade class would Renaud reading aloud from what ap- enue between the municipal building Ms. Cronin agreed that the town’s tember 25, the Farmers’ Market, board also approved the hiring of con- hold a car wash fundraiser on Satur- peared to be dueling state statutes gov- and the Darby Road pub. land use ordinance needs to be and networking events, and the gold sultant Renee LaPrete to assist on a per day, 9 a.m. to noon, at the school on erning the matter. But Councilman Jones, saying that amended. coin program, a gift certificate of diem basis with teacher evaluations at Second Avenue. At the start of the council’s meeting focusing only on the hedge property “I think we have to, in a careful sorts that can be used at participat- the salary of $525 a day and not to Tracey Roland, liaison to the Edu- on Tuesday, Mayor Kevin Glover told was “too piecemeal,” brought up the way, though,” she said. Currently, or- ing local merchants. exceed $15,000. cation Foundation of Garwood, said an inquiring resident that he and Deputy idea of declaring much of the down- dinances allow retail, restaurants and The DWC runs the weekly sum- Additionally, Thomas Spera was that the organization will meet soon Mayor Rose Checchio currently re- town business district as an area in need personal services on the first floor of mertime Sweet Sounds Downtown cleared to attend a Lead Sampling in to plan events for this school year ceive health insurance benefits from of redevelopment, a move that would the central business district, she said. Tuesday night jazz series, Girls Night Schools Facilities seminar on Monday and for the annual appreciation din- the township. During the past several give the municipal government more The bulk of the code that governs the Out, the 5K Pizza Run and other at the Middlesex County Vo-Tech in ner in April. years, there have been periodic ques- control over redevelopment of the busi- downtown was adopted in 1996, she events. East Brunswick. In other business, the board ap- tions about whether council members, ness district and allow it to leverage said. proved the use of the Lincoln School who are not full-time employees, are private financing for projects. Mr. Jones Currently, applicants who do not gymnasium, music room, science eligible to receive such benefits. It was emphasized that the use of eminent meet the use criteria need to apply for room and cafeteria for practice for maintained that Mr. Glover was, in domain would not be part of any such a use variance with the zoning board Attorney Says Pay Raise the eighth-grade play, Into the Woods. effect, grandfathered in because he has declaration. and it typically takes on average nine Practice will take place on Saturdays been a member of the council since Councilwoman Colleen Gialanella months for approval. in October as well as on Saturday, January 2007 — well before various agreed, saying that it “opens up in- “You have to be careful with the For Mirabelli Was ‘Lawful’ November 12. Performances are sched- changes in state law forbid part-time creased opportunities for us.” She also future of the town,” responded Coun- uled for Friday, November 18, and government workers from receiving called for the council to be apprised of cilman Della Fera, who is also on the By FRED T. ROSSI told the newspaper, “Once again, the Saturday, November 19. health benefits. the pros and cons of designating the task force. “How do we get a vibrant Specially Written for The Westfield Leader action I took was consistent with past The next meeting of the board is Councilman Jones asked the mayor business district as Mr. Jones proposed downtown? How do we best get SCOTCH PLAINS — Mayor Kevin practices and the information I re- scheduled for Tuesday, October 18, at on Tuesday how he could justify taking and to make the public and the business there?” Glover’s action in unilaterally giving ceived.” Lincoln School. health benefits as a part-time employee. owners aware of them. Mr. Renaud Robert Cockren, who served as Township Manager Al Mirabella a sal- Councilman Jones, though, told The Mr. Renaud stated that individuals who suggested asking for input from Wallace town attorney from 2000 until near ary increase was “lawful” and in keep- Leader he still has questions about the held elected office prior to May 21, Roberts & Todd about the criteria for the end of the decade, told The Leader ing with the “long standing and unchal- matter, including several for Mr. 2010 and remained in that position such a designation, and it was agreed to that the current downtown zoning lenged procedure” whereby “the Mayor Renaud. He has asked the attorney to afterward were deemed eligible to re- ask company representatives to meet code predates him. has set the manager’s salary,” accord- provide the names of those, besides MS Council ceive benefits. When Mr. Jones asked with the council next month. “When I was involved in that there ing to an opinion from Township Attor- Ms. Majeski, who were part of the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 whether it was necessary for an indi- Mr. Mirabella, though, favored a was a very well developed set of rules ney Robert Renaud. “collective memory” that Mr. Renaud named the ninth safest small town in vidual to remain in the same elected “more methodical” approach, saying and regulations with respect to the At the township council’s August 30 cited, noting that the two former may- the state. The mayor stated there were position to continue to be qualified, Mr. the government should “take our time.” central business district and the other meeting, Councilman Llewellyn Jones ors and the former township manager five burglaries in the community this Renaud, reading from the relevant stat- His view was seconded by Mayor zones that are adjacent to it,” Mr. questioned the mayor about the salary had “contradicted that collective year, and that in three of the cases, the ute, said it was not. When Mr. Jones Glover, who called the manager’s pro- Cockren said. increase, which Mr. Jones said he dis- memory.” Mr. Marks and Mrs. Malool perpetrators have been apprehended. then asked — in a reference to Mrs. posal “a reasonable approach.” The Former Councilman Jim Foerst said covered while conducting a review of reiterated their earlier comments, with The mayor explained that burglaries Checchio, who was first elected in 2012 mayor added that it was important to the downtown zoning laws were the municipal government’s finances. both telling The Leader this week that are not publicized because there is a —about those who were not in any get the downtown business and prop- amended last in 2009 and 2004. Mayor Glover said he was following they had never acted on their own to state-level executive order that pro- elected position prior to the May 2010 erty owners involved and educated “It didn’t change substantially” ei- precedent, claiming that previous may- raise a manager’s salary. Mr. Jones is hibits sharing information that might date, the attorney said he would look about the various redevelopment ideas. ther time, he said. ors had done likewise. But two former also seeking clarification of where, un- hinder a police investigation or that into that question. Later in the meeting, Mr. Mirabella Mr. Foerst said the idea of a down- mayors — Martin Marks and Nancy der the township’s form of government, could have privacy or safety implica- Moments later, Mr. Jones then read announced that Matthew Mercurio had town is to promote foot traffic, thus Malool — along with long-time town- a mayor’s power to “unilaterally give tions, and encouraged all residents to aloud from what he said was the same been selected to be the next director of Westfield downtown zoning law per- ship manager Thomas Atkins told The the manager a raise” is found in state sign up for the Union County First state statute Mr. Renaud cited. Mr. the parks and recreation department. mits retail and restaurants on the Westfield Leader earlier this month statutes governing how municipalities Alert System. Jones’ version stated that a change in Mr. Mercurio is winding up a stint as ground level, but not offices such as that the mayor acted outside his author- in New Jersey are governed. During the public comment por- elected position after the May 2010 recreation director in Tenafly, where he for professional services. ity in granting a salary increase to Mr. tion of the meeting, George Stafford date would deem someone ineligible has served since January 2011. Prior to He said businesses like insurance Mirabella without the assent of the full of Wharton spoke on behalf of the to receive health benefits. Mayor that, he was recreation superintendent agents and realtors, which are not council. New Jersey Highlands Commission. Glover was a member of the council in Hanover Township. He will begin his permitted under existing zoning, ei- Mr. Renaud was asked at the August Mr. Stafford asked the council to is- from January 2007 through the end of duties in Scotch Plains on Thursday, ther pre-date the current regulations 30 meeting to look into the propriety of sue a resolution opposing efforts to 2012 and then became mayor — a October 6. or were granted use variances by the the salary increase, and in a September provide compensation to developers, title change — in January 2013. Mr. Two proclamations were issued at zoning board. 6 letter to Mr. Mirabella and the coun- builders and homeowners who alleg- Renaud said his version of the statue Tuesday’s meeting. One proclaims Sep- Town Administrator Jim Gildea cil, a copy of which was obtained by edly suffered adverse economic im- differed from what Mr. Jones was tember as Childhood Cancer Aware- said the state’s municipal land use The Leader, the attorney stated that “as pact when the Highlands Water Pro- reading so he would need to look into ness Month and the other proclaims law “specifically prohibits moratori- far back as the collective memory goes, tection and Planning Act of 2004 was the matter further. Saturday, October 1 as “Jam Kancer in ums on things like developments.” the manager’s salary has been estab- goleader.com/subscribe passed by the State Legislature. Ac- In other business, the council dis- the Kan” Day to call attention to a The law states “no moratoria on lished” —within a range that the coun- cording to Mr. Stafford, the Act se- cussed downtown redevelopment is- fundraiser being held at Highland Swim applications for developments for cil authorizes via a salary ordinance — verely curtailed construction and de- sues briefly on Tuesday, and agreed to Club. development or interim zoning or- “by the Mayor.” Mr. Renaud also noted velopments in the environmentally ask Wallace Roberts & Todd, the Phila- dinances shall be permitted except that he had been informed by Lori sensitive area. delphia-based company hired in Janu- in cases where the municipality Majeski, the township’s chief financial Freeholders The Highland region covers ary to oversee downtown business dis- demonstrates on the basis of a writ- officer since 2001, that “during her CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 859,000 acres, nearly one-ninth of trict redevelopment, to meet with the WF BOE ten opinion by a qualified health tenure, the manager’s salary has been crease for Netta Architects of Moun- the state, and is home to 880,000 governing body in October. A parking CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 professional that a clear imminent established by the Mayor, who so noti- tainside for a new contract of $888,600 residents. The area is primarily in study got underway last week and will danger to the health of the inhabit- fies the CFO.” Ms. Majeski did not for additional architectural and engi- Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Passaic last several more weeks, according to Army All-American Marching Band ants of the municipality exists, and return a call for comment. neering services for the Warinanco Ice and Sussex counties and is a source of Township Manager Al Mirabella. The that will perform at the U.S. Army All- in no case shall the moratorium of As he did at the August 30 meeting Rink project. The contract also was the bulk of New Jersey’s fresh study will track parking in the down- American Bowl on Saturday, January interim ordinance exceed a six- and in speaking with The Leader ear- extended 12 months from May 1, 2016 water.The council thanked Mr. town area by business and municipal 7, in San Antonio, Tex. month term.” lier this month, Mayor Glover this week through April 30, 2017. Stafford for his presentation. Spend Your Advertising Dollar Where It Counts! In Print and On The Net 24/7 Citizens are invited to create and place their political Ads in our publications. The 2016 Presidential campaign will spend hundreds of millions of dollars, mostly on nasty TV Ads paid for by foreign nationals and so-called SuperPACs. This program provides a way for citizens to express themselves. See www.timesnj.com or call 908 232-4407 for details. "These advertisements are not authorized or approved by any political candidate or committee." NYC BLAST VOTE 4 POTUS SEASIDE... 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By FRED T. ROSSI past several years, there have been to May 21, 2010 and remained in that Specially Written for The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood periodic questions about whether position afterward were deemed eli- SCOTCH PLAINS — The issue of council members, who are not full- gible to receive benefits. When Mr. whether township council members time employees, are eligible to re- Jones asked whether it was necessary are eligible to receive township-spon- ceive such benefits. It was maintained for an individual to remain in the sored health insurance benefits was that Mr. Glover was, in effect, same elected position to continue to raised this week, with Councilman grandfathered in because he has been be qualified, Mr. Renaud, reading Llewellyn Jones and Township Attor- a member of the council since Janu- from the relevant statute, said it was ney Robert Renaud reading aloud ary 2007 — well before various not. When Mr. Jones then asked — in from what appeared to be dueling changes in state law forbid part-time a reference to Mrs. Checchio, who state statutes governing the matter. government workers from receiving was first elected in 2012 —about At the start of the council’s meeting health benefits. those who were not in any elected on Tuesday, Mayor Kevin Glover told Councilman Jones asked the mayor position prior to the May 2010 date, an inquiring resident that he and on Tuesday how he could justify tak- the attorney said he would look into Deputy Mayor Rose Checchio cur- ing health benefits as a part-time that question. rently receive health insurance ben- employee. Mr. Renaud stated that in- Moments later, Mr. Jones then read efits from the township. During the dividuals who held elected office prior aloud from what he said was the same state statute Mr. Renaud cited. Mr. Jones’ version stated that a change in elected position after the May 2010 date would deem someone ineligible to receive health benefits. Mayor Glover was a member of the council David B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times from January 2007 through the end of THE 700 CLUB...The Raiders boys soccer team defeated Elizabeth, 2-1, in overtime in Scotch Plains on September 15 to 2012 and then became mayor — a present Head Coach Tom Breznitsky, left, with his 700th career victory in one sport. See story in front page of Sports. title change — in January 2013. Mr. Renaud said his version of the statue differed from what Mr. Jones was reading so he would need to look into New Parking Lot Construction the matter further. In other business, the council discussed downtown redevelopment issues briefly on Tuesday, and agreed Bids Accepted for Park Middle to ask Wallace Roberts & Todd, the Philadelphia-based company hired in By CHRISTINA M. HINKE cess extraordinary aid from the 2015- police department requested for safety January to oversee downtown busi- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times 2016 school year to pay a portion of and doing away with that drop off ness district redevelopment, to meet SCOTCH PLAINS — The board the project. zone would be going back to unsafe with the governing body in October. of education approved a $590,000 The parking lot will be situated 50 conditions. Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times A parking study got underway last contract to extend the parking lot at feet from a stream, a plan previously School One is one of the larger HOW MUCH IS THAT DOGGIE IN THE WINDOW?…The crowd at Fanny Wood Day on Sunday decides the winners in the costumed dog contest. The week and will last several more weeks, Park Middle School and add drain- not acceptable by the Department of grassy areas of the elementary schools, Cantwell children hold King Muffin, the winner, at right, while the runner-up was according to Township Manager Al age during its meeting Tuesday night. Environmental Protection (DEP), due Board Vice-President Jeanne Cleary Cupcake who was dressed as a hot dog. Mirabella. The study will track park- Fischer Contracting was the low to concerns of a wood turtle in the said. “And it is something we are not ing in the downtown area by business bidder at $526,500 but was disquali- stream, Business Administrator proud of but it is an indication of a and municipal employees and by fied because of a “fatal error,” board Deborah Saridaki told The Times. But very built up community with contin- Attorney Says Pay Raise shoppers and other visitors to the member Cindy Clancy said. So the the DEP later determined that build- ued development taking away avail- neighborhood. He also said that sev- next lowest bidder, Concrete Con- ing the lot at 50 feet from the stream able areas and putting pressure on eral ordinance changes pertaining to struction, was chosen. A total of would no longer be an issue for the things like parking…,” Ms. Cleary For Mirabelli Was ‘Lawful’ CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 $100,000 will be allocated from ex- wood turtle. The lot will have about said. one-third additional parking spaces, Park Middle School has 915 stu- By FRED T. ROSSI Mr. Renaud was asked at the Au- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times she said. The lot will take about 40 dents enrolled as of September and is gust 30 meeting to look into the pro- Library Trustees President percent of the field between Park one of the larger schools in the dis- SCOTCH PLAINS — Mayor priety of the salary increase, and in a Middle School and School One, she trict, Superintendent of Schools Mar- Kevin Glover’s action in unilaterally September 6 letter to Mr. Mirabella said. garet Hayes said. There has also been giving Township Manager Al and the council, a copy of which was Resigns; Recycling to Begin Fanwood Councilwoman Erin an increase in staff aides there, she Mirabella a salary increase was “law- obtained by The Times, the attorney McElroy Barker represented the said. ful” and in keeping with the “long stated that “as far back as the collec- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE be left on the curb and the hauler will mayor and council asking during pub- The project will also make drain- standing and unchallenged proce- tive memory goes, the manager’s sal- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times pick it up Friday, October 7, Mr. lic comment, why the council’s sug- age pipes wider that are under the dure” whereby “the Mayor has set the ary has been established” —within a FANWOOD — Sheldon Ross has Kranz said. The borough will con- gested alternatives for parking were fields and the downspouts of the manager’s salary,” according to an range that the council authorizes via a resigned from the Fanwood Memo- tinue with that plan going forward. not found acceptable. The council schools to be connected to the pipes opinion from Township Attorney salary ordinance — “by the Mayor.” rial Library’s board of trustees, where One recycling bin will be distributed had suggested parking off street, in underground that run across the stream Robert Renaud. Mr. Renaud also noted that he had he served as president, Council Presi- to each household through to the end area parking lots, such as the CVS, and then empty into the stream, Ms. At the township council’s August been informed by Lori Majeski, the dent Katherine Mitchell announced a of this week. A list of what is accepted reconfiguring the parking lot, among Saridaki told The Times, to alleviate 30 meeting, Councilman Llewellyn township’s chief financial officer Monday’s borough council meeting. in the curbside recycling program other ideas. “Most were rejected,” flooding that occurs in the neighbor- Jones questioned the mayor about the since 2001, that “during her tenure, “He guided us through the new can be found at www.fanwoodnj.org/ she said. ing homes. salary increase, which Mr. Jones said the manager’s salary has been estab- construction (plan) for the library,” departments/recycling. Board of Education member Erin Also included, are replacing the he discovered while conducting a re- lished by the Mayor, who so notifies she said. “You will be missed.” Mr. Residents can also drop off once a Winkler said the “hodge podge of sidewalks in front of School One and view of the municipal government’s the CFO.” Ms. Majeski did not return Ross was also named volunteer-of- month motor oil, electronics and fluo- parking here and adding a sidewalk around the school finances. Mayor Glover said he was a call for comment. the-month by the mayor and council rescent bulbs to the Fanwood recy- there…compromises the safety of the connecting to the playground. following precedent, claiming that As he did at the August 30 meeting last year. The acting trustees presi- cling center. A mobile app Recycle staff.” In other business, the school dis- previous mayors had done likewise. and in speaking with The Times ear- dent is Richard Szeto. Coach can be downloaded to see the Ms. Winkler also noted that the trict received just under $10,000 from But two former mayors — Martin lier this month, Mayor Glover this Mr. Szeto asked Mayor Colleen schedule for recycling. drop off zone was an initiative the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Marks and Nancy Malool — along week told the newspaper, “Once again, Mahr and the council when the board The volunteer-of-the-month was with long-time township manager the action I took was consistent with is expected to receive a confirmation John DeProspero, a member of the Thomas Atkins told The Scotch past practices and the information I of when the governing body will have volunteer fire department since 1999. Plains-Fanwood Times earlier this received.” a recommendation and vote on the Mayor Mahr cited his efforts in the month that the mayor acted outside Councilman Jones, though, told The library’s plans for expanding and yearly Christmas Tree sale and “keep- his authority in granting a salary in- Times he still has questions about the modifying its building. Mayor Mahr ing it alive.” crease to Mr. Mirabella without the matter, including several for Mr. said it will be discussed as part of the This Saturday, Mayor Colleen Mahr assent of the full council. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 2017 municipal budget, which gets will host coffee with the mayor at introduced December 2016 or Janu- Mara’s from 10 a.m. to noon. All ary 2017. The library held two public residents are welcome to ask the sessions this summer to present its mayor questions or discuss issues. proposed plans to residents. “Our citi- Following that, Mayor Mahr will zens have certainly expressed their be doing three ribbon cuttings, at support,” Mr. Szeto said. Knit-A-Bit, Fanwood Pharmacy, then Katherine Balch, a trustee mem- at 3 p.m. at the Skate Park at Forest ber, said of the library’s proposed Road Park. redesign plans, “Despite not seeing a The council passed a resolution to lot of people in person here…it does designate certain properties along garner a lot of emotion and support.” South Avenue as an area in need of Fanwood residents will have its rehabilitation, and adding them to the first curbside recycling pickup on Old South Avenue Rehabilitation Thursday, October 6, Councilman Area. Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Tom Kranz said, and continue to be An ordinance was passed to amend BYE BYE BOWCRAFT?…The Scotch Plains planning board will hold a hearing picked up curbside every other week. salaries and compensation, and the on Monday, September 26 to consider an proposal to build 190 apartments and 10 Recycling should be placed on the police department. The schedule of townhouses at the familiar Bowcraft Amusement Park site on U.S. Route 22. curb the evening before or by 7 a.m. positions and salaries included a list the day of the pickup, he said. The of borough employees and police of- PAGE INDEX recycler hauler, Plainfield Municipal ficials. Salaries peaked at $160,000 Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 Utilities Authority (PMUA), is ex- for the position of police chief, Editorial ...... 4-5, 18 Sports ...... 11-17 Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times pected to have all of the borough’s $129,030 for borough clerk position, Police ...... 18 Real Estate .... 11-20 PRONE POSITION…Officers from the Scotch Plains Police Department took recycling picked up that day. In the and $108,000 for the director of pub- Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 18 part last Friday in a quarterly firearms training exercise at the Union County event the hauler cannot take it all in lic works. Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 19-20 SWAT range in Springfield. the one day, the recycling items should CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 WESTFIELD WEST Congratulations to the Sharon Steele Sales Associate #1 Agent for August! Cell: 908-447-3579

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Freeholders Back $59-Mil. Roselle Com. Ctr., School

By PAUL J. PEYTON cited increased taxes the project would Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times place on residents who, one resident COUNTY — The Union County said, pay an average of 26 percent of freeholder board on Thursday ap- their annual income in property taxes. proved an ordinance backing a $59- Others said the borough has a high rate million Union County Improvement of foreclosures. Authority (UCIA) project in Roselle Proponents said the borough lacks a for a new school, community center, community center for kids to congre- swimming pool, new library and a gate and other amenities that are pro- community center with a full gymna- vided in other municipalities. sium and an eight-lane pool. Free- Assemblyman Jamal Holley (D-20th, holder Angel Estrada was the only Roselle), a former Roselle mayor, said freeholder who did not support the Roselle wants to be treated like other project, voting instead to abstain. Free- Union County municipalities that have Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times holder Mohamed Jalloh did not par- received county funding and guaran- WHEN TAIL FINS WERE IN…A 1958 Chevolet Impala with spare tire cover ticipate in the vote and left the room. tees to build similar facilities in their and wide white wall tires shows off last Thursday at the final classic car show of Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The room was packed with Roselle communities. the summer in downtown Scotch Plains. NOVELS TO NON-FICTION…Volunteer Jean Rosen, left, assists Sunday at the residents and officials who turned out Mr. Estrada said by guaranteeing the annual Fanwood Memorial Library Fall Book Sale at Forest Road Park. The event is organized by the Friends of the Fanwood Memorial Library for the benefit to speak both in favor and in opposi- Roselle project, the board has, “in of the institution. tion to the project. Those opposed essence...[limited] our ability for further bonding in other things that we Health Benefits Questioned do.” Freeholder Estrada said that, “for CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Downtown Westfield Task Force the last 40 years the city of Roselle has signage are on the horizon. Mr. ask company representatives to meet failed to do its due diligence and duty Mirabella told the council he thinks a with the council next month. to take care of the needs of its commu- first step in actual development should Mr. Mirabella, though, favored a nity.” He said if the borough’s library be the sale of the township-owned hedge “more methodical” approach, saying Looking to Improve, Build Confidence was too small it should have been property along Park Avenue between the government should “take our time.” addressed by the borough’s govern- the municipal building and the Darby His view was seconded by Mayor By CHRISTINA M. HINKE downtown,” Ms. Cronin said, espe- been “a few requests.It is something we ment “prior to today.” He said the Road pub. Glover, who called the manager’s pro- and PAUL J. PEYTON Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times cially when a landmark site has re- should look at,” Ms. Cronin said. project will likely result in increased But Councilman Jones, saying that posal “a reasonable approach.” The mained vacant. Alternative work spaces is also a use taxes and rent for residents. focusing only on the hedge property mayor added that it was important to WESTFIELD — A subcommittee of One such property is the corner prop- that is not allowed but a growth market. In other business, the board heard a was “too piecemeal,” brought up the get the downtown business and prop- the Downtown Task Force was sched- erty at Central Avenue and Quimby Street, But those “more intense uses” require presentation by Jonathan Phillips of idea of declaring much of the down- erty owners involved and educated uled to meet yesterday for a roundtable where Coldwater Creek resided before more parking than typical retail. “Park- Groundwork Elizabeth regarding the town business district as an area in need about the various redevelopment ideas. discussion with a select group of about the company filed for bankruptcy. ing has always been an issue,” Ms. Union County Community Gardens of redevelopment, a move that would Later in the meeting, Mr. Mirabella 15 property owners to listen to their Gator Investments recently bought Cronin said and went further to say it is grant initiative. Recipients received give the municipal government more announced that Matthew Mercurio had challenges, ideas and what can be done the property and is allowing it to be the “no. 1 issue” downtown. matching grants of up to $1,500 for control over redevelopment of the busi- been selected to be the next director of quickly to fill the vacancies in the cen- subdivided. With Trader Joe’s demolition after building new gardens, or for expand- ness district and allow it to leverage the parks and recreation department. tral business district. At the end of the month Chico’s on the roof collapsed in January, the “foot ing or improving existing gardens. private financing for projects. Mr. Jones Mr. Mercurio is winding up a stint as The panel was looking to discover Elm Street is to close as well, after the traffic dramatically changed” and “hurt Among the grant recipients are the emphasized that the use of eminent recreation director in Tenafly, where he “what are things we can do now to brand slated 120 underperforming the downtown,” Ms. Cronin said. The Berkeley Heights Environmental Com- domain would not be part of any such has served since January 2011. Prior to improve and build confidence” in stores to shutter their doors, according DWC and Greater Westfield Area mission; Sustainable New Providence; declaration. that, he was recreation superintendent Westfield’s town center, said Sherry to InvestorPlace. Chamber of Commerce (GWACC) also Roselle Park Environmental Commit- Councilwoman Colleen Gialanella in Hanover Township. He will begin his Cronin, executive director of the Down- Ms. Cronin chastised those who la- run events to encourage foot traffic to tee; Scotch Plains-Fanwood Commu- agreed, saying that it “opens up in- duties in Scotch Plains on Thursday, town Westfield Corporation (DWC). ment the vacancies to stop putting out the downtown. nity Garden at the Frazee House; the creased opportunities for us.” She also October 6. “The goal is to not wait six months to “all the cardboard” for recycling, in- Township of Scotch Plains for a Scotch called for the council to be apprised of Two proclamations were issued at make a change. The goal is, when ap- sinuating they were shopping online. Plains-Fanwood Community Garden; the pros and cons of designating the Tuesday’s meeting. One proclaims Sep- propriate, to make changes along the The online shopping market has af- the Homefirst Interfaith Garden in business district as Mr. Jones proposed tember as Childhood Cancer Aware- way over the six months the task force fected store sales, she said, and resi- FW Council Scotch Plains, and Reeves-Reed Ar- and to make the public and the business ness Month and the other proclaims will meet,” Councilman Sam Della Fera dents need to reinvest in the downtown CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 boretum in Summit. owners aware of them. Mr. Renaud Saturday, October 1 as “Jam Kancer in told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood by shopping there. Among resolutions approved by the suggested asking for input from Wallace the Kan” Day to call attention to a Times last week. And at the same time, she under- The mayor and council adopted an board was an agreement with Cranford Roberts & Todd about the criteria for fundraiser being held at Highland Swim The August retail space vacancy re- stands the town needs to adjust its ordinance that restricts the retail sale and Linden to repair a traffic signal at such a designation, and it was agreed to Club. port compiled by the DWC, the man- strategy. “If retail is not the same way, of puppies or kittens from puppy or the intersection of Raritan Road, Dewitt agement entity of the Special Improve- what do we do to change that?” Ms. kitten mills. Terrace and Moen Avenue. Also ap- ment District (SID), showed an 8.95 Cronin said. The Length of Service Award Pro- proved was an $892,998 contract with percent vacancy rate based on square Ms. Cronin agreed that the town’s gram (LOSAP) for eligible active Smith-Sondy Asphalt Construction Park Middle Parking footage of retail spaces, Ms. Cronin land use ordinance needs to be amended. members of the rescue squad and fire Company of Wallington for the 2016 said. “I think we have to, in a careful way department was amended by ordi- county road improvement contract. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 There are 220 retail properties in the though,” she said. Currently, ordinances nance. As amended, those members Locally, a contract between the the Margaret and Peter Chang Foun- beth McKenna, district language SID. Office space vacancies were at 5 allow retail, restaurants and personal will receive one-half point for every county and Sciaretta Enterprises, LLC dation to enhance and develop life arts literacy supervisor. percent, not including non-rentable services on the first floor of the central one Duty Crew served and outlines of Far Hills, was approved for pro- skills in third- grade students. A lead test for all sinks and fau- properties, such as the dilapidated and business district, she said. The bulk of the points that can be received for posed widening of West South Avenue The district received a $1.3-mil- cets in the district “came back be- red-tagged Pan American Cleaners on the code that governs the downtown rescue squad responses. By achiev- at Central Avenue in Westfield. lion IDEA (Individuals With Disabili- low 15 parts per billion,” Board South Avenue, or recent approvals by was adopted in 1996, she said. ing a certain amount of points, those The board concurred with Spring- ties Education Act) grant for the fis- Member Evan Murray said. The En- the zoning or planning boards. Currently, applicants who do not meet members can receive funds into a tax field to close Mountain Avenue be- cal year 2017. vironmental Protection Agency’s According to the New Jersey-based the use criteria need to apply for a use deferred income account. The bor- tween Morris Avenue and Caldwell Ms. Hayes presented her school (EPA) action level for lead is 15 retail analysis firm JGSC Group, a rate variance with the zoning board and it ough budgets $14,000 per year for Place on Sunday, October 2, from 7 opening report for the 2016-2017 parts per billion or more. under 10 percent is healthy, she said. In typically takes on average nine months the LOSAP. a.m. to 7 p.m., for a fall festival and car school year. This year marks the Ms. Winkler discussed policy the early 1990s, the downtown experi- for approval. “You have to be careful The borough received four grants show sponsored by the Springfield first year of a full-day kindergarten changes. Some of the changes in- enced a 40 percent vacancy rate. with the future of the town,” responded totaling about $11,000. Grants ac- Patriot Chamber of Commerce. program in the district. It added 18 clude a transgender policy, the nu- The DWC provides a comprehen- Councilman Della Fera, who is also on cepted were by New Jersey Network Also approved was a $233,600 in- sections of kindergarten, with 18 trition program, and the flag salute. sive packet to support property owners the task force. “How do we get a vibrant Prevention, Inc., Heart Grant Trust crease for Netta Architects of Moun- kindergarten teachers, seven of Parents no longer are required to and brokers in their initiatives that help downtown? How do we best get there?” Fund, ROID (Recreation for Oppor- tainside for a new contract of $888,600 which were previously kindergar- send in a note as to why their child attract new business to the central busi- Former Councilman Jim Foerst said tunities for Individuals with Disabili- for additional architectural and engi- ten teachers in the district, seven may not participate in the daily flag ness district and fields and track calls of the downtown zoning laws were ties) Grant, and Drunk Driving En- neering services for the Warinanco Ice were from other grades, and four salute. Ms. Hayes noted sometimes prospects for the SID. amended last in 2009 and 2004. He said forcement Grant. Rink project. The contract also was were new to the district. There are it is for religious reasons. While finding new retailers can be businesses like insurance agents and The historic Fanwood Community extended 12 months from May 1, 2016 71 new kindergarteners over last During open public comments, burdensome, at the same time Gap, Inc. realtors, which are not permitted under House is to have 10 new light fixtures through April 30, 2017. year, Ms. Hayes said. Scotch Plains resident Edmond Alls has situated five of its brands in the existing zoning, either pre-date the cur- installed. Robert Newell Lighting, Inc. There will be an open house this requested again the district fix a downtown and made a “huge re-invest- rent regulations or were granted use of Westfield submitted the low bid of Saturday, September 24, from 11 variety of tripping and other walk- ment in the second floor” of its East variances by the zoning board. $12,713, and the funds will come a.m. to 1 p.m. at McGinn and Ever- ing hazards on school grounds. He Broad Street location to make room for Town Administrator Jim Gildea said from the Union County Historic Pres- Pay Raise green schools for people to see the cited areas that have “potential rebar Gap Kids and Baby Gap. the state’s municipal land use law “spe- ervation Grant. ARC Electric LLC of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 new kindergarten classrooms. impalement” and a handicapped “It is a real testament to the strength cifically prohibits moratoriums on 17 Shady Lane, Fanwood, will install Renaud. He has asked the attorney to The addition to McGinn and Ev- ramp that is a “tripping hazard.” and confidence in Westfield,” Ms. things like developments.” the lights at the low bid of $5,200. provide the names of those, besides ergreen Schools took place over a Ms. Sardaki responded, “We were Cronin said. The law states “no moratoria on ap- The tennis courts recently rehabili- Ms. Majeski, who were part of the 10-month period and was ready to replacing ramps where we were re- Now, the owner of the building on the plications for development or interim tated at LaGrande Park will see five “collective memory” that Mr. Renaud open by the start of the school year. placing sidewalk.” northeast corner of Elm and Quimby zoning ordinances shall be permitted new tennis court nets installed at a cited, noting that the two former may- A new boiler was installed at He also cited a town traffic safety streets, once occupied by Two River except in cases where the municipality cost of $1,000. ors and the former township manager McGinn. The board also approved issue on Westfield Road and Park Bank, is proposing to restore the 116- demonstrates on the basis of a written Unforeseen labor maters resulted had “contradicted that collective the purchase of two new boilers to Avenue by Park Middle School and year-old, triangular structure, even go- opinion by a qualified health profes- in the mayor and council approving a memory.” Mr. Marks and Mrs. Malool replace aging models at Evergreen Scotch Plains-Fanwood High ing as far as re-installing the original sional that a clear imminent danger to resolution to increase a contract with reiterated their earlier comments, with School. Also, the HVAC for Park School where pedestrians “can stained glass windows. The vision is to the health of the inhabitants of the mu- labor counsel Roth D’Aquanni, LLC both telling The Times this week that Middle School and Brunner School barely see sidewalk markings and make the top two floors as single apart- nicipality exists, and in no case shall the to $15,000. they had never acted on their own to were added and some electrical crosswalks.” ments with the ground level having a moratorium of interim ordinance ex- The borough will be sending out a raise a manager’s salary. Mr. Jones is work is being finished up before it Ms. Saridaki said it is a township “highly desirable” 980-square-foot floor ceed a six-month term.” mailer to each voter explaining the also seeking clarification of where, can be used. council responsibility. space with windows, Ms. Cronin said. Property owners, while not wanting ballot question that will ask voters to under the township’s form of govern- Girls field hockey was added to Also, “the interest and growth has to have their properties sit vacant, “don’t support a tax increase for the open ment, a mayor’s power to “unilater- the sports repertoire for the district. been restaurants and personal services,” want to sacrifice the integrity” of the space tax fund, Mayor Mahr said. On ally give the manager a raise” is found Other new staff included Lisa such as fitness studios and beauty sa- downtown by renting spaces to “any- average, households could see about in state statutes governing how mu- Rebimbas, director of special ser- See it all on the Web! lons. one at a low price,” Ms. Cronin said. an $8 to $11 increase in taxes per year nicipalities in New Jersey are gov- vices; Jocelyn Dumaresq, principal www.goleader.com “People here are anxious about our “Medical is on the rise,” and there have to fund open space in Fanwood. erned. at Park Middle School, and Eliza- Spend Your Advertising Dollar Where It Counts! In Print and On The Net 24/7 Citizens are invited to create and place their political Ads in our publications. The 2016 Presidential campaign will spend hundreds of millions of dollars, mostly on nasty TV Ads paid for by foreign nationals and so-called SuperPACs. This program provides a way for citizens to express themselves. 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The Westfield Leader & The Scotch Plains-Fanwood TIMES PO Box 250, 251 North Ave. West, Westfield, NJ 07091 Tel 908 232-4407; Fax 908 232-0473 Email [email protected] Page 2 Thursday, September 22, 2016 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Police Arrest Bombing Democrats Not Fielding Renovation Proposed for 116- Suspect After Shootout Candidate in Second Ward Yr. Old Building in Westfield By PAUL J. PEYTON tion, the Committee looks forward to By DELL SIMEONE John Maurer and Kimberly McKee LINDEN — A 28-year-old Afghan More bombs found in a backpack Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times native, wanted in connection with at the Midtown Elizabeth train sta- fielding a candidate for the 2017 General at 925 Willow Grove Road were ap- bombings in New York City and Eliza- tion — which did not detonate — WESTFIELD — The Westfield Election,” said Janice Siegel, Westfield WESTFIELD — The owner of the proved to construct an in-ground pool, beth, was arrested in Linden morning resulted in the shutting down of the Democratic Committee has failed to Democratic Committee chairwoman. 116-year-old, three-story building on cabana, patio, and deck. Jordan Seales following a shootout with police. Union County Division of Youth Ser- find a candidate to run for an unex- “While historically the Second Ward the northeast corner of Elm and at 706 Westfield Avenue was okayed Ahmad Khan Rahami of Elizabeth, vices, Tax and Election Boards to pired seat on the town council repre- is one of the most challenging areas for Quimby streets is proposing a reno- to construct a second-story addition who was injured in the shootout, has both employees and the public due to senting the Second Ward. That means Democratic candidates, we are opti- vation that would keep commercial and create an attic dormer. been charged with five counts of at- the ongoing FBI investigation. Ser- Ken Donnelly, who was selected by mistic that (Democratic Presidential space on the ground floor and add Christopher and Sarah Ebel at 115 tempted murder of a law enforcement vice was also suspended, but resumed the Republican Committee earlier this nominee) Hillary Clinton will have more single apartments on the second and Effingham Place were granted per- officer after the exchange of gunfire on Monday, on NJ Transit’s North- year to fill the seat after Vicki Kimmins success in 2016, which, in turn, will third floors. mission to build a one-story addition with police, acting Union County east Corridor and North Jersey Coast resigned to take a job promotion in help us build going into next year’s The zoning board at its meeting on and dormer while Pierre-Alain Sur Prosecutor Grace H. Park announced Lines. Florida, will remain as councilman, election. I encourage all of my neigh- September 12 asked Andrew had his request granted to erect a Monday. Rahami also has also been According to news reports, FBI running unopposed in November. bors to join our efforts in helping Hillary Calcagno of Flat Iron LLC return detached garage at 565 First Street. charged with second-degree unlaw- agents and members of the Bureau of The Second Ward council seat runs Clinton carry Westfield,” she said. next month with more views of the Additionally, James Todd Mitchell ful possession of a weapon and sec- Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Ex- through the end of next year. The As of September 1, there were 1,679 proposed redevelopment for the tri- was allowed to construct a second- ond-degree possession of a weapon plosives raided an apartment where election to fill that seat for a full, four- registered Democrats, 1,435 registered angular-shaped building. story and add a master suite at 617 for an unlawful purpose. the suspect lived above the family’s year term, will be in November 2017, Republicans and 2,349 unaffiliated vot- Mr. Calcagno told the board he Lawrence Avenue, and Joshua and At approximately 10:30 a.m. on restaurant — First American Fried the same year New Jerseyans will go ers in the Second Ward, according to the intends to refurbish the structure in Joanna Schlitzer were given the okay Monday, a uniformed Linden police Chicken — on Elmora Avenue in to the polls to elect a new governor. Union Counrt Board of Elections. heart of the downtown business dis- to construct a family-room addition officer approached a man later iden- Elizabeth. “While the Westfield Democratic Outside of the Second Ward spe- trict to its former glory, retaining his- and expand their kitchen at 435 tified as Rahami outside a bar on East Elizabeth Mayor Chris Bollwage Committee has not nominated a can- cial election, there is no municipal toric architectural points such as ex- Sandford Avenue. Elizabeth Avenue, according to a told reporters it was not known if the didate for the seat for this year’s elec- election in Westfield this year. posed brick and. arched windows Besides Mr. Calcagno’s downtown prosecutor’s office press release. At suspect was targeting the train station and leaded glass elements. renovation, several other applications that time, Rahami immediately pro- or had left the backpack behind to get Garwood Candidates Debate His intention is to install a roof were postponed until the board’s next duced a handgun and shot the officer rid of any evidence. deck which would be accessible to meeting on Monday, October 17. in the torso, striking him in his protec- While New York Governor An- both apartments. Those included WGW1 LLC at Set for Pointe on October 20 He stressed that the building is not on 319 Marlboro Street, Caryn Panarese tive vest. drew Cuomo said it was too early to GARWOOD – A debate between 3 split and sending many issues to Additional patrol officers respond- say if Rahami was connected with the list of historic buildings in Westfield. at 650 Willow Grove Road, Anthony the four candidates for the borough’s Democrat Mayor Charles Lombardo In support of the request, Downtown Tomassello at 529 Downer Street, ing to the scene engaged Rahami in international terrorism, he did say the two council seats has been set for to decide. an exchange of gunfire that ended incidents were acts of terrorism. Westfield Corporation Executive Di- and Anthony and Lara DeVita at 945 Thursday evening, October 20 at The The Pointe is located on the west rector Sherry Cronin showed the board Cleveland Avenue. when Rahami was shot multiple times Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) Pointe condominium complex, an side of Maple Street between Second outside of an auto repair shop on East praised the capture of the suspect. pictures of the building through the past event that has become an annual oc- and Third Avenues. Parking is avail- century to the present day. Elizabeth Avenue, several blocks west “I praise the work of law enforce- currence during political season. able in the large lot behind the com- of where he was initially approached, ment who rushed to the scenes, the Many of the buildings on the block Incumbent Councilman Jim mercial buildings on North Avenue, have first-floor businesses with apart- Watson Coleman Tours according to the release. first responders who assisted those Mathieu and his Republican running between Maple and Chestnut Streets. A handgun was recovered from injured and the brave Linden police ments above. Mr. Calcagno said he Shady Rest Clubhouse mate, Anthony Morales, will face off A stairway leads from the lot to the would put a unobtrusive fire escape on Rahami at the scene. He was immedi- officers who engaged and appre- against first-time Democratic candi- clubhouse. ately transported to a local hospital hended the suspect at great risk to the Quimby Street side of the building. At Scotch Hills CC dates Jennifer Blumenstock and Marc Light refreshments will be served The board also heard from a physi- SCOTCH PLAINS — Rep. Bonnie for treatment and has since under- themselves. Lazarow. Questions can be submitted after the formal discussion that is set gone surgery. Neither the police of- “These terror attacks hit especially cally impaired elderly couple that Watson Coleman (D-12th) recently in advanced via email to to begin at 7:30 p.m. wanted to renovate their single-fam- joined Scotch Plains Mayor Kevin ficer who was struck by gunfire nor a close to home and remind us that we [email protected]. “These meetings are a tradition second officer who was struck in the must be ever vigilant and give law ily home at 34 Westbrook Road to Glover and community volunteers for Mr. Mathieu is running for a third, begun several years ago,” Pointe con- add an upstairs apartment for their a tour of the restoration of the historic head by a fragment of a bullet suf- enforcement all the tools and support three-year term. The other seat open dominium board president Christine fered life-threatening injuries. they need to protect our homeland.” son and daughter-in-law. The alter- Shady Rest Clubhouse on the grounds is that of first-term Republican Mike Spear said in a release. “Since our ation would enable the younger of the Scotch Hills Golf Course. Bail for Rahami was set at $5.2 Senator Tom Kean Jr. (R-21st, Martin, who is not seeking re-elec- clubhouse provides a suitable room, million by state Superior Court Judge Westfield) added, “The speed with couple, especially the daughter-in- “I’m extremely delighted that our tion. Republicans hold the majority we decided to make it available so law who is a nurse, to better care for Congresswoman accepted my invita- Regina Caulfield. which many law enforcement agen- on council, 4-to-2, but Mr. Martin that Garwood voters can get a clearer Rahami was wanted for question- cies coordinated to identify and cap- Mary and John Ryan, including prepa- tion to visit Shady Rest and see first- frequently has voted with the Demo- picture of what’s at stake in the elec- ration of meals. hand the exciting work that is ongoing in a FBI-led investigation regard- ture the suspect behind this weekend’s crats during his term, creating a 3-to- tion.” ing explosive devices found and deto- bombings is impressive and a testa- Mrs. Ryan told the board that she is ing to save and preserve the nation’s nated over the weekend in New Jer- ment to their professionalism and blind and a diabetic. Mr. Ryan, she first privately owned African-Ameri- sey and New York City. improved ability to work together. Harvest Festival Set for Sunday said, had suffered several strokes. can golf clubhouse, where John According to a New York Post re- “We owe a debt of gratitude to the The elderly couple bought the house Shippen, an African-American rec- port, Rahami was connected to a de- New Jersey State Police, NYPD, FBI from Mrs. Ryan’s parents 53 years ognized as America’s first golf pro- vice that exploded on West 27th Street and local law enforcement around At Watchung Reservation ago. The objective of the proposal, fessional and who served as the Shady in the Chelsea section of Manhattan Elizabeth, Linden and Seaside Park. I MOUNTAINSIDE –The Union Mountainside. The event will run Mrs. Ryan said, was to keep them safe Rest pro for 30 years,” Mayor Glover that injured 29 as well as a blast also want to wish the victims of the County the 35th annual Harvest from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., rain or in their home. said. Saturday morning in Seaside Park, bombings and the two police officers Festival will be held this Sunday, shine. A former neighbor testified as to the Among the volunteers working to New Jersey, that occurred prior to a injured in the suspect’s capture a full September 25 at the Trailside Na- It will feature exhibits of Early character of both the Ryans. However, restore the site who met with Rep. race for Marines and sailors. and speedy recovery.” ture and Science Center in American life including music and six current neighbors told the board Coleman were Ruby and Thurman entertainment, storytelling, Native that while they understood the plight Simmons and Sylvia Hicks. Both Mr. American cooking display, a petting of the Ryans, they didn’t want a two- and Mrs. Simmons and Ms. Hicks Cranford Daycare Workers Plead Guilty for zoo, pony rides, Colonial and Native family home in the neighborhood. thanked Mayor Glover for his com- American crafts, children’s games and The Ryans subsequently withdrew mitment to restoring the site after it crafts, food, a pumpkin patch and the their request. was allowed for many years to fall Encouraging Kids to Fight Each Other scarecrow building. Several other requests were granted. into disrepair. CRANFORD — Two women ac- what sentence the prosecutor’s of- and hitting each other. Admission is $4 per person, with cused of instigating fights among tod- fice had agreed to recommend to The video, which purportedly was children ages 6 and younger admitted Legal Betting Gets Okay for dlers at a Cranford daycare facility state Superior Court Judge recorded in August 2015, was shared for free. There may be a fee charged for where they worked are scheduled to Frederic McDaniel, who accepted on the Internet via Snapchat by Kenny. some of the activities. More informa- Far Hills Steeplechase be sentenced Wednesday, October 14, the deal. Fourth-degree crimes are Initially, both women were charged tion can be obtained at the Union County punishable by up to 18 months in with fourth-degree child abuse and website at www.ucnj.org/trailside. TRENTON — Legal pari-mutuel rural community, which serves as much after both pleaded guilty to child betting will be permitted for the first as a social event as a sporting one. abuse, the Union County Prosecutor’s prison. Kenny was additionally charged with Kenny and White were charged a third-degree endangering the welfare Reading is Good For You time at the Far Hills Steeplechase The new law authorizes the New Office said last week. horse races this year under a bill spon- Jersey Racing Commission to grant Twenty-three-year-old Erica Kenny year ago with encouraging young- of a child. sters between ages 4 and 6 to engage No children, reportedly, were physi- sored by Assembly Minority Leader one two-day permit every year to of Cranford and Chanese White, 29, of Jon Bramnick (R-21st, Westfield) and allow betting on steeplechase races. Roselle, pleaded guilty separately last each other physically at the cally harmed in the altercations. Lightbridge Academy on South Av- In November, White and Kenny signed into law last week by Gover- The day of racing is run as a month to one count each of fourth- nor Chris Christie. The seven-race fundraiser for Robert Wood Johnson degree child abuse after reaching an enue East in Cranford. both had their applications to enter a Kenny was accused of using her pre-trial intervention program op- card — featuring the $350,000 Grand University Hospital in Somerset. The agreement with the prosecutor’s of- National — will be held Saturday, Steeplechase Cancer Center at Rob- fice, spokesman Mark Spivey con- mobile phone to record what she can posed by the prosecutor’s office and be heard on the video calling the denied by Judge McDaniel. 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A sunstroke Property Tax And Reduce Spending 3. A skin condition, causing extreme jor political parties. Former Secretary of State wrestle with perceptions that she is untrustworthy, Editor’s note: This letter was sent not so high. We have no desire to dryness, itchiness, redness and patching Hillary Clinton and real estate developer Donald that during her tenure as Secretary of State she to Freeholder Chairman Bruce move from Westfield or from Union 4. A siren or a charm Trump will face off at Hofstra University in mishandled response to the attack on the American POLEMY Bergen and the Union County Board County. (Mrs. Long is a 3rd genera- 1. Warfare or opposition Hempstead, N.Y. Three additional debates are diplomatic compound in Benghazi and took security of Chosen Freeholders and copied to tion Westfielder whose family settled 2. A small flying squirrel, native to scheduled for October, including one between the risks with her use of a private e-mail server, and that this newspaper. here in 1912). Unfortunately, we have Northern Europe Republican and Democratic vice-presidential can- her health could interfere with her ability to serve. We read in the August 31st news- no choice. 3. A sort of coarse canvas paper about the upcoming public Our primary suggestion therefore 4. A long handled battle-ax didates on Tuesday, October 4. The upcoming debates between Secretary Clinton meeting inviting seniors to express is to have real estate taxes frozen – at More letters pages 5, 18 In less than seven weeks, following the most tumul- and Mr. Trump will afford voters several opportuni- their ideas for the county’s 2017 Area least for a period of time – for all tuous Presidential Primary season to occur in this ties during these final weeks before Election Day to Plan. Since we are unable to attend, retired senior citizens on a fixed in- Letters to country in modern history, Americans will decide study the two candidates and to more fully gauge we are forwarding our suggestions come. Another suggestion would be who will lead the United States and most influence its their positions and proposals, beyond the hoopla of for consideration. for the Freeholders to take a hard look the Editor We are sure the seniors of Union at the county budget. Are there ser- status in the global community for the next four to campaign rallies. We hope these events remain civil County appreciate all the services vices that can be eliminated or re- Why is Owens Running eight years. Multiple recent polls have shown Mr. and focused on the issues, and that both candidates already provided to them. But per- duced? Do we really need all those Trump closing the gap on Secretary Clinton’s lead. will check any animosity at the door, out of respect haps we don’t need any additional summer concerts? Should we con- For SP Mayor? Mr. Trump emerged victorious from the Primary for the country, its citizens and the office to which services for the time being. The num- tinue to invest in a County Arts Center As a resident of Scotch Plains for battleground to win the GOP nod out of a field of 17 they aspire. We wish each of them luck. ber one issue among the seniors we that loses money every year? Should more than 50 years I am amazed that talk to is high taxes! Most seniors live we continue to give county employ- Rev. Keith Owens is running for contenders. Secretary Clinton beat back a tenacious Finally, we urge the American public to pay espe- on a fixed income, and yet the cost of ees free health insurance? mayor. challenge by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to cially close attention during these forums to the living continues to go up each year. If the county leaders were to do He says he has lived here for almost clinch the Democratic nomination — the first woman demeanor of each candidate, as well as to their Unfortunately, county taxes are among what we suggest, the seniors of the 40 years and has been an active mem- so designated by a major political party in the history platforms and how they respond to an opposing the items that seem to increase more county would be forever grateful. We ber of our community, but almost no of the United States. viewpoint, in order to make the most informed than most. sincerely hope you and the Freeholder one knows anything about him be- It has gotten to the point where board will take these suggestions se- cause to my knowledge he has never Yet with the Primaries, caucuses and national con- decision at the polls on November 8. The individual many of the seniors we speak to are riously. been involved in anything in the com- ventions now months in the rear-view mirror, many who ascends to the Oval Office come January will looking to find a place to move where Bruce and Paula Long munity. Americans still appear strongly concerned about ei- need not only leadership capability but the ability to the taxes and the annual increases are Westfield I have been a member of St. John’s ther nominee’s ability to truly be an effective leader. shape domestic and foreign policies and to relate Baptist Church for 32 years and can’t With Mr. Trump, voter concerns run the gamut across both sides of the political aisle in order to GOP Freeholder Candidates Call for understand why he has criticized the restoring of a really important his- from the real estate tycoon’s lack of prior experience navigate our country over the next decade. torical site. Why he would say restor- New Jersey Fair School Funding ing the Shady Rest Clubhouse is a As candidates for Union County If the new plan is enacted into law, waste of money is beyond me. Doesn’t Freeholder, we believe it is our re- the property taxes of most Union he understand it is a major African- Why Is County Guarantying sponsibility to speak out on issues County towns would decrease by a American historical site not only in that have great consequences for the significant amount. Some examples Scotch Plains, but throughout the residents of Union County. For this of what the average property tax- whole country? Can’t he see how $59-Million Project in Roselle? reason we are supporting Governor payer would save: much pride African-Americans take Christie’s Fair School Funding For- Cranford $2,507 in this site and the accomplishments The Union County Freeholders last week adopted Roselle are in foreclosure and that the borough has mula. For many years the residents of Fanwood $2,700 associated with it that makes it so an ordinance that guarantees a $59-million bond a medium population income of only $40,000. Ac- Union County have been subsidizing Garwood $1,498 important? ordinance to pay for a new school, community center cording to RealtyTrac, in November 2015, Roselle certain low performing school dis- Mountainside $2,027 So many people in our community and library in Roselle. Funding is coming through ranked in the top 150 of towns nationwide with the tricts. Scotch Plains $3,139 have worked so hard to bring this site Under the Governor’s Fairness Westfield $3,684 back to life that I am outraged that an the Union County Improvement Authority. most foreclosures, having 163. Formula, all public school districts We call on the “all Democratic African-American of any background, In light of the decision to build these facilities and If the borough were to default, would the county would receive $6,599 for every en- Union County Freeholder Board” to let alone a minister, would trash the the debt the borough and its taxpayers will incur, we then take control of these facilities? Would taxpay- rolled student, plus continued fund- endorse this plan on behalf of the hard work and dedication of so many question the wisdom of the seven freeholders who ers around Union County be able to use these building for special education. It has been citizens of Union County. fine people. I believe Rev. Owens voted yes. Only Freeholder Angel Estrada was of a ings? proven that excessive spending does Joseph Aubourg owes the entire town an apology for not always produce the desired out- Glenn Gelband his callous remarks that were so hurt- mind not to support the county guaranteeing the Is the county going to guarantee bonds for projects comes. The statewide high school Justin Verzosa ful to so many people. bonds. He instead pointed out the failure of Roselle’s in non-urban areas such as Cranford and Westfield in graduation rate is 90 percent, how- Republican Candidates Rev. Owens seems to have little elected officials over the past 40 years for their future years? ever 27 of the 31 Abbot districts fall for Union County Freeholder knowledge of our town’s issues and failure to address the borough’s inadequate public In our view, projects of this kind need to be public- below that standard. certainly we have never heard from library and lack of a community center. private partnerships and should not involve county him before he decided to run for Opinions on Development Criticized office. All he says is that taxes are too If Roselle were to default on these bonds, Union taxpayers’ money unless a project of this magnitude high but he offers no solutions. If he County would have to pick up the slack. We don’t benefits all county residents. We prefer small grants By Former Garwood Councilwoman is truly concerned about our town, he believe that is worth the risk for a county that already like the infrastructure grants as they help all towns in I keep getting more and more disap- that your work was extensive, but it would have become involved many is in debt to the tune of $580 million. the county and don’t add to the county’s debt as they pointed in The Westfield Leader’s one- might have been better to at least wait years ago instead of trying to find At last week’s freeholder meeting opponents are paid out of proceeds from the sale of Runnells sidedness regarding the proposed for plans to be submitted. Just look at some reason for running for office. pointed out that a significant number of homes in Specialized Hospital which occurred in 2014. Garwood South Avenue redevelopment. your first recommendation: “To verify/ I don’t know why Rev. Owens is Garwood residents have even shared update the numbers in this report.” Even running for office, or who is behind the same concern about this, as it is our you recognize that they are likely inac- him, but I do know that I and all of the one local paper. I recognize that edito- curate, yet are being quoted like gospel real community volunteers and activ- rials are opinions, but I ask that they at and delivered to everyone’s doorstep in ists that I have worked with for de- least present equal opportunity facts. Garwood by the anti-development side cades are “not” supporting him. I’d like to shed some light on the truth. to enrage the public. Oh, and I don’t Kimberly Nix First, the recent comic asking, ‘Why recall you doing such extensive work on Scotch Plains won’t Garwood publish a financial plan the Fanwood redevelopment, or the for South Avenue’ is what drove me Westfield Central Avenue/South Avenue over the top. The answer, my good pub- development. Don’t you see any traffic TRADERS JOE’S, lisher, is because it is not Garwood’s job concerns generated by those projects? to do so. It is the redeveloper’s job to The newspaper’s bias would be comi- THANKSGIVING submit one. Then it is Garwood’s job to cal, if it wasn’t so blatantly short of review it. I am 100 percent certain that journalism. I truly wish this paper would when any designated redeveloper sub- hold itself to a higher standard, as it is mits a financial plan, it will become the only source for local news for public record, and then you are free to Garwood residents. review it to your heart’s content. Your Ann Tarantino inquiry now simply shows your lack of Former Garwood Councilwoman understanding of the redevelopment process and would even result in wast- Editor’s Note: The financial analy- ing taxpayer dollars. It appears you are sis by the developer dated August proposing that Garwood use taxpayer 30,2016 and the newspaper’s report dollars to create a financial plan when are posted online for public view. See we can review one at a redeveloper’s link at www.goleader.com. The analy- expense? I ask that you please explain ses differ substantially. We believe the fiscal prudence in that. officials are elected to represent the Additionally, I was really taken back interests of the citizens and have an by your extensive economic review of obligation to provide a financial site plans that have not even been sub- analysis of this sizable development. mitted to the borough yet. I recognize

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 22, 2016 Page 5 In Union County, It’s False Accolades The Westfield Board of Health Met on For Tarnished Political Officials Letters to the Editor September 12, Zika Concerns Allow me to point something out, and ning of 2016. The Westfield Regional Health De- ditional free helmets are available to possibly the public is already aware. As Of recent, Mayor Bollwage of Eliza- SP Council Not Using Powers It Has partment seasonal influenza vaccination eligible residents. For more informa- most of us know, many local elected beth, was listed in the September 25th program is starting. A simple vaccination, please contact Laura Scanlon, RN, officials appear to have groups bestow- Union County Freeholder agenda as be- To Make Government Better tion can prevent the flu and it is best to the public health nursing supervisor, at ing accolades of some sort toward such ing honored for the Boy Scouts of America be vaccinated before the flu starts spread- (908) 789-4070, extension 4074, or phenomenal achievement of leadership, 2016 Leadership Award. Oddly, there are Scotch Plains residents see how Mayor 91. Yet it does give the council the power ing. The first community vaccination [email protected]. or something of that sort. no press releases on this and earlier in the Glover thinks he is above the law and has to create a subcommittee or commission, program will be on Wednesday, Septem- In July and August, 49 retail food However, this appears just to be a year the Boy Scouts already gave out an powers he doesn’t have, such as the power with the power to review or even investi- ber 28, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in the establishments were inspected, a few subterfuge to try to offset what is in award to Sheriff Cryan. Notwithstanding to give the township manager a secret pay gate departments. municipal building. Residents can find several times. All but two were satisfac- reality serious questions that go counter this questionable duplication, under raise and take health benefits he isn’t We propose and pledge to use this entitled to. power, on an annual basis, to review at information on eligibility and costs and tory. Of the two that were conditionally so their leadership. When these politi- Mayor Bollwage’s leadership, a long a current list of flu vaccination sites and satisfactory, one had been the subject of cians’ reputations get dinged big time, burning issue in the Elizabeth Police But just as troubling is that our town- least one department in-depth each year. ship council is not using the powers it has We will use this power judiciously, but schedules at www.westfieldnj.gov/ a board hearing in 2015 due to repeated suddenly they are up for some award. Department erupted to the surface in that health. violations of the Sanitary Code and the Here are some good examples: the rank and file along with the officers to make our government evolve and work we will be complete in our oversight. We better for our citizens. would carefully review the services of the Zika virus continues to be of concern. other had other violations in 2016. Both Back in 2013, Freeholder Sullivan re- this year voted no-confidence in the lead- As of the board meeting, New Jersey were educated again and will be moni- ceived an award called “Freeholder of the ership of the police chief who was hand Two recent glaring problems are the department – what do we need more of, or Year” from a group called New Jersey picked by Mayor Bollwage. The media under staffing of our recreation depart- less of, or maybe no change at all – and had 127 residents infected, including tored. Council of Mayors. This group gave out questions why the mayor is absent in any ment, and the under-budgeting of the review that department’s budget more eight in Union County, all of which were The seven swimming pools used by no press release as to their validity of their actions of trying to resolve this. Yet he DPW department ($200k cut from sala- carefully than the typical annual budget travel-related. There is no local mos- the community were inspected and all selection. Of course Union County gov- received this leadership award. Maybe ries this year). The under-staffing of the review. quito transmission of Zika virus. How- were satisfactory. ernment played it up big. This award was the mayor bought more ice cream cones recreation department has led to inad- Doing a better job of delivering basic ever, residents are encouraged to follow In court, three establishments pleaded given in the same year right after Free- for the Scouts. equate maintenance of our sports fields services may not make for the best sound recommendations to eliminate mosqui- guilty to selling cigarettes to a minor. holder Sullivan for a second time vio- Just the other week, the local Subur- such as the poor field conditions at Kramer bite, but residents should know we have toes, to prevent mosquito bites and to Two were fined $250 each and one was lated constitutional rights of a citizen. ban News proclaimed that Union County Park. The DPW is so underfunded we a plan and will make that a top priority. prevent sexual transmission that are fined $500, because it was a second The first time the ACLU took up the Freeholder Alexander Mirabella received couldn’t even afford a minimal branch Public service should be about just that, available at www.nj.gov/health/cd/zika/ offense, plus $33 in court costs and $6 in cause and he had to apologize. The sec- “Man of the Year” award from the Italian pickup after two big back-to-back storms service, and not self-enrichment. We will index.shtml. assessment fees. ond time, the Freeholder board nipped it Tribune, a northern New Jersey newspa- this summer. Scotch Plains residents de- lead by example by taking no health ben- The board discussed a child who de- The Health Department sponsors with in the bud before another ACLU lawsuit per. Mirabella is under heavy criticism in serve a township council that oversees efits or salary, the same as public servants veloped a skin infection due to Vibrio OverlookMedical Center free glucose could appear. In addition, as finance chair the past year since he was given a double government for the sake of delivering the in Fanwood and Westfield do today, and vulnificus possibly related to swimming and blood pressure screening and screen- those two previous years the county taxes dipping patronage job as Scotch Plains services our residents deserve and ex- will make that law in Scotch Plains on in a pond in Lenape Park. Swimming is ing for bone density for a $10 fee. Screen- were out of control and went up over 12 town manager, and had no experience for pect, not for the sake of their political January 1, 2017. prohibited in that park and the Health ings occur on Mondays, from 10 a.m. to percent in two years, and the public be- the job but leapfrogged over 12 others connections. Our form of government by Al Smith – Candidate for Mayor Department requested that the county 1 p.m., at the Overlook Downtown Cen- came critical of his fiscal failure. including a veteran. And just the other law gives virtually all executive authority Ted Spera – Candidate for Council post signage to inform residents. ter, 357 Springfield Avenue in Summit. With such grievous actions, he sud- month, town manager Mirabella was to a municipal manager – N.J.S.A 40:69A- Llewellyn Jones – Councilman Several environmental complaints For more information and to register, denly received the award and within caught in a pay scandal where the mayor concerned rats and other rodents. Al- please contact the Overlook Community months’ Freeholder Sullivan was given a secretly gave Mirabella a large pay raise though this is expected during the sum- Health Department at (800) 247-9580. promotion to be director of the Union without any approval or consent of the Delay of Redev. Plan Vote Was A mer, we can lessen it. Residents are Also, memory screening will take County Improvement Authority. Post- governing body. No raises were given to reminded that they must have tightly- place on Tuesday, November 8, from 10 script to this is that within the year of his the other non-contractual employees. Two ‘Victory for Garwood’s Residents’ covered hard trash cans impervious to a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mountainside Borough new directorship this “freeholder of the past Scotch Plains mayors noted in the animals and scheduled pick-up service. Hall and diabetes screening and educa- year” was caught in a pay scandal, se- media this was completely out of order. The redevelopment of the Casale and tory of sorts” for Republicans. It was a Petro properties at South Avenue and victory for Garwood’s residents. It will If you feed a pet outdoors, please bring tion on Tuesday, November 15, from cretly paying himself additional money BTW, Mirabella will have his public pen- the food indoors at night. Also, please noon to 2 p.m. at the Mountainside li- that was not voted to him. However, he sion jump 600 percent in three years Center Street in Garwood is an important allow the Council to get another profes- issue for our borough. Residents deserve sional opinion and debate the plan’s pros do not feed stray animals, since the food brary, 1 Constitution Plaza. For more still retains the director. because of this lucky hiring. will promote rodent activity. Bird feeder information and to register, please con- In middle to late 2015, it was revealed Are all these awards, to characters the best possible project at that site, one and cons. We cannot allow this to be- that will help create a vibrant town center, come a debate about politics, for it is spillage should be minimized and tact the Overlook Community Health that the Union County Freeholder Board caught in questionable actions in viola- cleaned up daily. If you see on your Department at (800) 247-9580. had to pay $335,000 to an injured plain- tion of their elected office oath and the attracting new businesses, jobs and resi- certainly about the future of our borough. tiff because Sheriff Cryan was driving a laws of New Jerey, just a coincidence? dents, stabilizing our taxes and enhanc- I commend Jen Blumenstock and Marc property burrows for rats, which are the Information about all of the Health county car unauthorized on a Saturday Were these organizations duped into giving our property values. Lazarow, the Democratic council candi- diameter of a baseball, please contact an Department’s activities, including help- morning. The county insurance company ing awards just so severely tarnished repu- No one wants the vacant, contami- dates, for requesting at last week’s meet- exterminator to have your property ful health-related advice and recommen- obviously would not cover this, so the tations can hopefully be repaired? nated buildings to remain, but some bor- ing that when a redevelopment company treated to protect your family. dations, is available on its website county took it directly from the tax money As a longtime observer of Union ough residents have expressed concerns is chosen, it hold “town hall” meetings to The Health Department’s “Be Hard www.westfieldnj.gov/health. The com- that they collect from us. The county tried County politics I can only come to the about the project. That is why I moved at listen to residents and answer their ques- Headed” Helmet Safety campaign dis- plete minutes of the September 12 meet- to cover this up when the public asked conclusion this appears to be a political the last council meeting to table the vote tions. This is just one example of how Jen tributed in July three free helmets and ing will be posted after review and ap- questions — but luckily media investiga- subterfuge by those in control of the to adopt the redevelopment plan until we and Marc would help bring Garwood educational information to children and proval at our October 17 meeting, which tion exposed it and an uproar ensued. county. Sadly, these false accolades are have received expert advice from our together in search of the best deal, not their parents. This campaign to prevent starts at 5 p.m. in the municipal building. Then in 2016, Sheriff Cryan received the like the old saying, “putting lipstick on a newly hired redevelopment attorney. political points. head injuries from biking, scooters and The public is invited to attend. Outstanding Citizens Award from the pig. The decision to delay the vote was not, Sara Todisco other sports is in cooperation with the as last week’s Leader suggested, a “vic- Lawrence Budnick, MD local Patriot Path division of the Boy Garwood Councilwoman Safe Kids of Union County Coalition President, Westfield Board of Health Bruce Paterson and Children’s Specialized Hospital. Ad- Scouts. Maybe Sheriff Cryan bought all Garwood the scouts ice cream cones in the begin- Mainstream Journalists, Unlike Other Tea Party and Giamis: Losing Dems Say Scotch Plains GOP Humans, Are Incapable Of Changing In many newsrooms, the mainstream day, they refuse or do not want to see how Combination For Scotch Plains Run ‘Disinformation Campaign’ press are conditioned to believe that if the war has hurt more than it helped. The Recently, the Republican-Tea Party cil, they pushed through a buyout pack- You can tell it’s an election year be- volunteerism that is taking place in town someone hurts or if there is a problem in war on poverty decimated poor and mi- candidates for mayor and council in age for the Town Manager Jerry Giaimis cause the Republican disinformation cam- too. I serve on the Scotch Plains Planning society, government must act. Not the nority families and minority communi- Scotch Plains have shown a liking to in excess of $100,000? Can you imag- paign in Scotch Plains is in full swing. Board and Technology Committee, both private sector; not individuals; and not ties. Furthermore, they refuse to report proclaim how their party will be better ine? They rewarded someone who What you’ll notice however, is that they bipartisan organizations and I can hon- churches or non-profits, but government. that the cost. Instead of costing billions to managers of our tax dollars. Yet, they worked only two years with a budget- don’t have a single constructive sugges- estly say I’ve never witnessed a biparti- Whenever the press sees a government enact, it has been in the trillions. have offered no real plans and instead are busting golden parachute after he had tion for improving Scotch Plains aside san split decision since I’ve served on the program enacted, they celebrate. They do I believe the mainstream press will hoping that voters forget the massive submitted this resignation? And now from vague pronouncements that they’ll planning board. Other volunteer efforts not see, because of ideological blindness, never abandon their belief that govern- mismanagement of previous years. they want to talk about township fi- lower taxes. Yet historically, taxes have in town have bipartisan support and par- the trade off that occurs. ment can, in their words, “do wonders in During the past, Republican adminis- nances? risen continuously over 70 percent under ticipation. For example, 80 percent of journalists, society.” Mainstream journalists, unlike trations municipal property taxes in- They should first explain to the vot- prior Republican administrations. And Contrast this with the last Republican according to the Los Angeles Times, fa- other humans, are incapable, of chang- creased 70 percent. To make matters ers why they handed out $100,000 of they claimed victory for so cleverly lim- administration that fired me from my vor strict gun control. These people de- ing. That is why they love the echo cham- worse, these same Republicans handed our money and free health insurance to iting tax increases by converting the sewer volunteer position on the Technology spise the Second Amendment so much, ber instead the debate stage. Govern- out a golden parachute filled with our someone who had already resigned. tax to a non-tax deductible fee to circum- Committee. A little known amusing fact that they will tilt their stories toward the ment, in the words of George Washing- hard-earned tax dollars to the town man- The only thing worse for taxpayers vent state-mandated caps on tax increases; about that is that no one told the town gun control side of the argument. Main- ton, is not benevolence, not love, but ager who had the position for two years. than bringing back the Republicans is a classic back-door tax increase that ulti- webmaster that I was fired. I continued to stream journalists will sell their ethics force. Ronald Reagan was correct, when That is quite a deal. And to make it even that they are very likely to bring back mately takes more money out of residents record and provide town council videos and their souls to Lucifer to get gun- he stated that government was not a solu- sweeter, they gave him a full year of free Mr. Giaimis, who was forced to leave pockets. The bond they have been com- and other content for posting on the town control laws enacted. They do not consid- tion to a problem, but is a problem. His- health insurance, paid for by the taxpay- his most recent government post. The plaining about is the result of years of web page for several years after being er that the laws they want will only affect tory bears this reality out, but do not tell ers of Scotch Plains. Republican-Tea Party candidates and neglect of town infrastructure by prior fired by the Republican administration. law-abiding citizens and not criminals that to the mainstream press. Do they really think people have for- Mr. Giaimis is a losing combination for administrations. Classic strategy, defer You don’t have to look far to see that who can get their arms illegally. Further- Alex Pugliese gotten how only two short years ago, the taxpayers of Scotch Plains. repairs to the next administration then things in Scotch Plains have been im- more, when the laws they want are passed, during a lame-duck council session be- slam them when the bill comes. proving. I believe that Scotch Plains resi- Kenilworth Sylvia Hicks they refuse to see what happens in the fore they lost their majority on the Coun- Scotch Plains Contrast that to Mayor Glover’s ad- dents will see through the intellectually aftermath in terms of high crime rates and ministration that accomplished and de- bankrupt negative campaign strategy of high murder rates. This is happening in livered on a promise to stabilize taxes, the Republicans and vote for the Demo- Chicago right now. The Law Office of passing two consecutive zero municipal cratic candidates responsible for Scotch In the 1960s, a majority of the main- tax increases, while investing in our pub- Plains’ turnaround. stream press went out of their way to lic safety, upgrading much-needed police John Thompson support Lyndon Johnson’s war on pov- Francis M. Smith, ESQ. and fire department equipment, purchas- Scotch Plains erty. They praised the benefits; they ing a new senior bus and sharing the cost praised the cost. Unfortunately, to this with Fanwood, restoring our historical sites, and converting the former Terry Lou Zoo property into a new park. The mayor accomplished this over GOP INJURED? objection. Now they want to run the town again. 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Appointed to Club of Westfield will hold a used average of $35 to collect, process, Westfield resident will discuss his current New York-based assign- bicycle collection on Saturday, Oc- ship and distribute each bicycle. A modern news coverage in a talk to ment in January 2014, he leads the tober 1, on behalf of Pedals for cash donation to fund these costs is be given as part of the popular AP’s overall media coverage of the Progress, a non-profit 501(c)(3) essential. The suggested minimum Hale Speaker Series at United States. organization that supplies bicycles is $10 per bicycle. Cash and mate- the Westfield Memorial The Hale Speaker Se- to people in emerging nations as a rial donations are fully deductible Library, located at 550 ries, now in its ninth year, vital means of transportation. The and a receipt will be issued at the East Broad Street. was founded by Lee Hale collection will take place from 9 collection site. Brian Carovillano, in memory of his wife, a.m. to noon at the Westfield Board Rotary’s response to this need vice-president for U.S. Anne, an active member of Education Building, 302 Elm for bicycles, since 1996, in con- News at the Associated of the community who Street, Westfield. It will be held junction with Pedals for Progress Press (AP), will speak on died in 2007. Mr. Hale rain or shine. and the generosity of the commu- “Journalism in a Chang- passed away in 2013, and “In the developing countries of nity in the Westfield area, has led ing World” on Wednes- the series continues with Latin America, Africa and the Pa- to the collection of more than 2,500 day, September 28, at 7 the couple’s daughter, cific Islands a reconditioned cast- bicycles. GIRLS TAKE THE ICE...The Westfield High School Girls Ice Hockey Team is p.m. Among other top- Barbara, serving as a pictured with Andrew Greene, captain of the New Jersey Devils, at the team’s off bicycle can provide reliable Pedals for Progress is a regis- recent fundraiser. Pictured, from left to right, are: Top Row, Stella Billek, Ally ics, he will focus on the member of the series transportation to work, transport- tered charity in New Jersey, Penn- Hornstein, Emily Greary, Mr. Greene, Megan Raftery, Hannah Brogan, Sarah effect that technology has committee. ing produce, going to markets, and sylvania, Kansas, Connecticut, Wasserman and Julia Colleran, and bottom row, Alex Sumas, Maddie Katz, Zoe on news coverage and Four speeches, accessing schools, health care and Massachusetts and Vermont. It Tedeschi, Maddie McDevitt and Sara Miller. Not pictured are Alana Allen, Julia how new audiences can Brian Carovillano mostly by individuals other services,” said Rotarian War- ships the bicycles to 20 countries, Clifford and Olivia Harrison. be reached today. with ties to Westfield, ren Rorden, who chairs a special where they are reconditioned by In keeping with the Hale series are scheduled annually. The final committee that will conduct the partner agencies and distributed to format, the 45-minute talk will be 2016 speaker will be Robert Barchi, collection. poor working adults and school- WHS Girls Ice Hockey Team followed by a 15-minute question- president of Rutgers and a former Anyone with an adult or child’s children. and-answer period. Westfield resident, on Wednesday, bicycle in useable or repairable Brochures about Pedals for Holds Successful Fundraiser A graduate of Westfield High November 16. condition is urged to donate it for Progress will be available at the School and Colby College in Maine, Mr. Carovillano’s talk is open to this cause. Donations also will be collection site. Detailed informa- WESTFIELD — The Westfield mentator for the New Jersey Devils, Mr. Carovillano was a 2010 the public but pre-registration is accepted of operable portable sew- tion about its overseas projects and High School Girls Ice Hockey Team gave an inspirational speech. In ad- Sulzberger Fellow at Columbia Uni- required by signing up online at ing machines and wrenches for use current schedule of bicycle collec- hosted a fundraiser September 9 at dition, both Natasha Moody, vice- versity. His AP service has included wmlnj.org or by calling (908) 789- in overseas shops. Mr. Rorden said tions may be found at p4p.org. Fur- The Grand Summit Hotel in Summit president of Premium Services for stints as Northern California news 4090, extension 0. that “bikes for parts” or disas- ther information also can be ob- to raise funds to support its inaugu- the New Jersey Devils and the Pru- editor and South Regional editor. He The Hale Speaker Series is made sembled bicycles will not be ac- tained by calling Mr. Rorden at ral 2016 season. This well-attended dential Center, and Danielle then worked as the AP’s Asia-Pa- possible through grants from the cepted. (908) 232-6807 or (908) 821-7611. event was the culmination of many Toussaint, director of Client Experi- cific news director; in that capacity, Anne and Lee Hale Fund and The months of hard work that went to- ence for the New Jersey Devils and he managed more than 160 journal- Thomas Glasser Foundation, and wards creating the first girls’ high the Prudential Center, gave motiva- ists, led coverage of the 2011 tsu- is hosted by the Friends of the Recovery Help Group Meets school ice hockey team in Westfield tional talks and wished the girls the nami and opened bureaus in North Westfield Memorial Library. and only the third public high school best of luck this year. girls’ ice hockey team in the state. The team also expressed apprecia- At Willow Grove Church During the event, approximately tion to Chris Forno, John McDevitt SCOTCH PLAINS — A non-sec- experiences. 175 members of the community and Eric Snyder of the Westfield tarian help group entitled Recov- The recovery group meets every ate, socialized and listened to mu- Hockey Club, which is donating prac- ery International meets weekly at Monday, from 2 to 4 p.m., and sic from Brother John Brown Band. tice jerseys and socks for this season. the Willow Grove Presbyterian participants are encouraged to The night was made even more Beth Hornstein, Jen Katz, Marty Church. Led by a trained peer come every week to build their special by the attendance of mem- McDevitt and Dianna Snyder, co- leader, it equips adults with coping skills. This group is free and open bers of the New Jersey Devils orga- chairs of the Westfield High School tools to deal with many kinds of to the public. Sessions are designed nization, including Captain Andrew Girls Ice Hockey board, were cred- behavioral and situational chal- for adults and are small to encour- Greene and defenseman Jon Merrill. ited with making the fundraiser a suc- lenges, including stress, anxiety, age participation and to allow free- Both Mr. Greene and Mr. Merrill cess. Appreciation also was extended panic, fatigue, sleeplessness, dom to express oneself within a gave generously of their time, tak- to the girls’ coach, Matt Gualtieri, worry, anger, fear, helplessness and trusting, nonjudgmental, confiden- ing pictures and signing autographs who was a member of the first boys’ hopelessness. tial and supportive atmosphere. for all in attendance, including the ice hockey team at Westfield High Using cognitive behavioral tech- There is no need to pre-register. girls who make up this year’s team. School in 1994, and to the Westfield niques, participants learn to recog- Recovery International holds Sherry Ross, the radio color com- community for its generous support. nize what parts of a difficult situa- meetings across the nation. In tion they can or cannot control, Scotch Plains, the group meets at change the way they think about Willow Grove Church in the air- these situations, and then change conditioned upstairs Kiep Lounge. Westfield YMCA Lecture their actions to achieve a better The church is located at 1961 outcome. Raritan Road, across from the To Focus on Brain Health The therapeutic technique used, south-side firehouse and south-side A WORLD OF TALES...The Fanwood Memorial Library, located at 5 Forest developed by Dr. Abraham Low, is soccer field. Ample on-site park- WESTFIELD — The Westfield serious, as well as strategies and Road, invites the public to visit on Friday, September 30, at 7 p.m., as Master qualitatively different from a 12- ing is available and all facilities Area YMCA will host a free lecture lifestyle choices to maintain a Storyteller Robert Béla Wilhelm shares tales from the Pacific Northwest, Central step program. Specific self-help are handicap-accessible. entitled “Strategies for a Healthy healthy brain. Attendees are invited Asia, Scotland and the Middle East. After growing up in Garwood, he earned his tools are demonstrated by the group For more information about the Brain” on Wednesday, September to bring a bag lunch. doctorate in Storytelling at Berkeley in California, and has traveled the world leader within a very structured for- Scotch Plains group, call Dorothy 28, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. It will take Interested persons are asked to telling tales in the places where they were first told hundreds of years ago. This mat. Participants are encouraged at (732) 381-3712 or e-mail place at the Main Y Facility, 220 register by Monday, September 26, program is recommended for those age 9 through adults. For more information, to develop these tools through prac- [email protected]. For general Clark Street, Westfield. either in person at the Welcome call the library’s Children’s Department at (908) 322-4377. tice, using past examples, so the information about techniques used Michelle Papka, Ph.D., director Center or online if he or she is a benefit is very current and relevant, by Recovery International or to find and founder of the Cognitive and Westfield Area Y member. For more focusing on preventing challenges meeting sites in other regions, come Research Center of New Jersey in information, contact Jean White at Old Guard to Hear Talk in the future by learning from past to a meeting or visit the main website Springfield, will be the presenter. (908) 233-2700, extension no. 246, at recoveryinternational.org. Wil- Dr. Papka has 25 years combined or e-mail [email protected]. Mr. Lubenow Plans low Grove Church is a supporter of experience as a researcher and cli- To learn more about Westfield Area On ‘Mobility Revolution’ Talk on Medicare this community group. nician specializing in the field of Y programs, visit westfieldynj.org. SUMMIT AREA — Alain L. dents are the result of driver error, For information about this and aging, Alzheimer’s disease and de- Financial assistance is available for CRANFORD — Justin Lubenow Kornhauser, Ph.D., Professor of Op- self-driving cars offer the promise other church programs, visit mentia. She is a neuropsycholo- those who qualify. erations Research and Financial En- of fewer accidents and fewer ve- of Senior Advisors will present a pro- willowgrovechurch.org or call gist, psychotherapist and active re- Thanks to the Annual Support gram entitled “The Top Ten Mistakes gineering at Princeton University, hicle deaths. Four states now allow (908) 232-5678. searcher with numerous publica- Campaign, each year the Westfield will speak to the Sum- driverless cars on their People Make About Medicare Cov- tions, as well as an active public Area Y provides more than erage” on Monday, October 3, from 3 mit Old Guard at its highways; Texas may be speaker in the field. $400,000 in direct financial assis- Tuesday, September 27 next. to 4:30 p.m. and again from 6 to 7:30 Library to Celebrate Participants will learn about tance to individuals and families in p.m. It will take place in the Cranford meeting. He will talk Professor Kornhauser ‘Star Trek’’s 50th memory loss, normal age decline need to enable their participation about “The Coming will explain the status of Community Center, located at 220 and what could be something more at the Y. Walnut Avenue. SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Mobility Revolution: this autonomous revolu- Mr. Lubenow also will talk about Plains Public Library will welcome Where Are We and tion and what people can changes to Medicare in 2016; the Paul Cirillo of AstronomyNJ on NAMI Chapter to Resume Where Is It Taking Us?” expect in the future. difference between original Medicare Monday, September 26, at 7 p.m., Autonomous ve- All active men age 50- and Medicare Advantage plans; how for a look back at the original “Star hicles, often called plus are invited to attend Medicare supplement policies work, Trek” television series, which pre- Meetings Starting Sept. 27 “self-driving cars,” are the Tuesday morning and how Medicare prescription drug miered in 1966. viewed as the next big meetings of the Summit Mr. Cirillo will share intriguing WESTFIELD — The Union ees are invited to share their ques- thing in “mobility.” Area Old Guard. Meet- programs work. County Chapter of NAMI (National tions and concerns in a relaxed and Both the 3 and 6 p.m. sessions will facts about the show and the cast, Tesla and Google have ings are held at the New including the impact it had on the Alliance on Mental Illness) will hold welcoming environment and to hear racked up millions of Providence Municipal cover the same material. Participants the first public meeting of its calendar from others who offer insights into need attend only one. Admission is scientists and explorers of today. miles in self-driving Alain Kornhauser Center, 360 Elkwood Av- After the presentation, there will year on Tuesday, September 27. Be- their own experiences. NAMI seeks cars (with drivers). enue, New Providence. free and all are welcome. Registra- ginning at 7:30 p.m., the meeting will to strengthen the dialogue about mention is not required. The Cranford be trivia and an opportunity for die- Google’s car has no steering wheel A coffee hour starts at 9:15 a.m., hard fans to share their “Star Trek” take place at American Legion Post tal health and to reduce the stigma of or foot pedals. Uber will immi- followed by a 10 a.m. business meet- Public Library will sponsor these pre- No. 3, 1003 North Avenue, West, mental illness. sentations. For more information memories, experiences and memo- nently introduce a driverless taxi ing brightened by singing and hu- rabilia. Westfield. All are welcome. A free copy of “The Resource Guide in Pittsburgh (with drivers). mor. Guest speakers begin their talk about upcoming library programs, go Participants will have an opportu- – Help in Navigating the Mental to cranford.com/library. This program is free and open to The auto industry is following at 10:30 a.m. all. Registration is recommended nity to get acquainted with the volun- Health System in Union County” and suit. Ford promises a fleet of self- Old Guard members participate in via the library’s website, scotlib.org. teers who started this NAMI chapter other handouts will be available to driving vehicles by 2021. Others, sports, bridge, hikes, trips, plays, con- The Scotch Plains Public Library and to learn about the support and attendees. including Audi, BMW, GM, Lexus, certs and other cultural events. For See it all on the Web! is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, education that it can offer those who Snacks and free literature will be Mercedes, Nissan and Volvo (with more information, call Jim Hewitt at www.goleader.com one block from Park Avenue, in the are caring for a loved one who suffers available. For more information, call 100 driverless cars on the road in (908) 233-5507 or log onto the website center of the township. with a mental illness. (908) 233-1628 or e-mail Sweden), are doing likewise. summitoldguard.org. During chapter meetings, attend- [email protected]. Since 90 percent of vehicle acci- Readers’ Forum To Return Monday Goods & Services You Need CRANFORD — The Readers’ Forum, the lively book discussion OLIVER A group of the Cranford Public Li- 30 Years brary, will begin its 24th year with a discussion of “The Picture of Experience PAVING Dorian Gray” (1890) by Oscar BLACK TOP Driveways • Parking Lots Wilde on Monday, September 26. Seal Coating • Railroad Ties The library is located at 224 Wal- Handyman Belgian Block Curbing nut Avenue, Cranford. PAVING Drainage Problems Subsequent titles and dates are as Cement Sidewalks follows: “The Devil in the White City” DRIVEWAYS CONCRETE “Serving the area for over 60 years” (2003) by Erik Larsen, October 24; PARKING LOTS BRICK PAVERS Mr. Reliable Family Owned & Operated Fully Insured • FREE Estimates “A Man Called Ove” (2012) by 908-889-4422 (908) 462.4755 Fredrik Backman, November 28; FREE ESTIMATES 908-753-7281 “Kindred” (1979) by Octavia Butler, December 19; “A Visit from the Goon Squad” (2010) by Jennifer Egan, JK’s Painting & January 23, 2017; “The Boys in the Boat” (2013) by Daniel James Brown, Wall Covering February 27, 2017; “In the Time of Interior Painting the Butterflies” (1994) by Julia Alvarez, March 27, 2017; Wallpaper Installation “Homegoing” (2016) by Yaa Gyasi, Crown Molding April 24, 2017, and “Nutshell” (2016) Plaster & Sheet Rock Repair Lawn Sprinklers by Ian McEwan, May 22, 2017. All dates are Mondays. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 22, 2016 Page 7 Willow Grove to Sponsor Center For Hope Auxiliary Worship, Picnic In Park Plans Fashion Show-Lunch SCOTCH PLAINS — The Wil- Grove’s Outreach Elder Maryjane SCOTCH PLAINS — The Cen- All proceeds from the fashion low Grove Presbyterian Church Finne. ter for Hope Hospice and Palliative show will go directly to benefit the will host an outdoor worship ser- Following the worship service, Care Auxiliary will host its 19th Center for Hope Hospice and Pal- vice followed by a picnic this Sun- the community is invited to a pic- annual Fashion Show and Luncheon liative Care at 1900 Raritan Road, day, September 25, starting at 10 nic lunch. Hamburgers, hotdogs, on Sunday, October 16. It will take Scotch Plains. The center is a non- a.m., at LaGrande Park in Fanwood. side dishes and desserts will be place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the profit organization that provides For this come-as-you-are service, provided. There will be outdoor Pines Manor, located at 2085 Lin- services for terminally ill patients the community is invited to wor- games, a kickball game for all ages, coln Highway, Edison. and their families regardless of their ship under the pavilion on the pic- and opportunities to talk with mem- The show is attended by approxi- financial situation. Loving end-of- nic benches. People are encour- bers of Willow Grove Church. mately 400 women each year who life care is given at two inpatient aged to bring a non-perishable food The congregation looks forward enjoy an afternoon of fashions, prizes facilities, in Scotch Plains and Eliza- item (no glass) or paper product to adults, youth and children of the and lunch. This year music will again beth, and in patients’ homes. (toilet paper, paper towels, etc.) community coming to this special be provided by “DJ Rob” Frannicola The Auxiliary provides financial for the local food bank. outdoor service and picnic. Reser- and the fashions will come from Dress support to the center through vari- The service will include live mu- vations with the church office are Barn and The Runaway, a mobile fash- ous fundraisers and through its thrift sic, activities for children and a helpful but not required. LaGrande ion boutique. store, The Hope Chest, located at message from Willow Grove Park is located at 200 La Grande NEW PASTOR...Monsignor Ron Marczewski meets with trustees Daniel White One hundred baskets will be raffled 26 Prospect Street, Westfield. New and Patricia Grantuskas to discuss his installation as the seventh pastor of the Church’s pastor, the Reverend Avenue, Fanwood, at the corner of Church of St. Anne in Garwood. Bishop Manny Cruz will conduct the installation off and the Grand Raffle this year will Auxiliary members are always wel- Cynthia Cochran-Carney. Favorite La Grande Avenue and Second Street. ceremony during the 10 a.m. Mass this Sunday, September 25, at the Church of again include a $3,000 travel voucher, come. hymns and contemporary music will Regular Sunday worship services St. Anne, 325 Second Avenue. All are welcome to attend. There will be refresh- a $1,000 VISA card and a $500 For information, visit the Hope be featured throughout the service. are held at 10 a.m. at the Willow ments after the ceremony. ShopRite card. Additionally, there will Chest or call the store at (908) 233- “We look for different ways to Grove Presbyterian Church, 1961 be a 50/50 drawing and a chance to 9973 and speak with one of the bring the good news of our faith to Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, diago- win a “Gift Card Apron” worth over volunteers. Information on the Aux- people in our community. This is nally across from the Scotch Plains Westfield Rainbows to Begin $500. Tickets to the event are $65 and iliary and the center also can be just a different way for people to south-side firehouse. For more infor- can be purchased by contacting Dot found at the center’s website: worship, and oftentimes people are mation, visit willowgrovechurch.org, Chard at (732) 521-5362. centerforhope.com. more comfortable outside in a ca- call (908) 232-5678 or contact Fall Program on October 17 sual atmosphere,” said Willow [email protected]. WESTFIELD — Westfield Rain- feel alone and are able to communi- bows, the local site for Rainbows cate and heal among peers. Children International, has announced that its from all economic, racial, ethnic and Charity Ice Cream Sale Set seven-session fall program will be- religious backgrounds in the region gin on Monday, October 17. are welcome. Sunday at Trinity Church Rainbows is a non-profit organi- Rainbows facilitators are trained, zation offering free peer support certified volunteers who employ age- CRANFORD — The Trinity loving family environment with groups for children, ages 6 to 12, appropriate curricula for the peer Episcopal Church will host a char- more than 150 brothers and sisters. who are dealing with loss through support groups of similarly-aged ity ice cream sale this Sunday, Sep- For more information about The separation, divorce, death, illness or children, including journals and ac- tember 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 Good Shepherd Home, visit other painful family transitions. tivities. p.m. It will take place in Sherlock goodshepherdhome.org/. The organization assists children Meetings take place at Holy Trin- Hall at Trinity Church, located at Trinity Episcopal Church is a and their families dealing with life- ity Interparochial School in Westfield 119 Forest Avenue, Cranford. family church that has been serv- altering crises and family disrup- on Mondays from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. “All proceeds from the sale will ing area families since 1872. Sun- tion. The support groups provide Interested persons are asked to benefit The Good Shepherd Home day services are at 8 a.m. and 10 grieving children with an opportu- contact Anne Koons, MD at (908) in Cameroon that cares for or- a.m. The church also provides Trin- nity to deal with and resolve their 233-2555 or to e-mail phaned children,” said Marion ity Episcopal Day School (TEDS), feelings in a confidential, support- [email protected]. Further Nechuta, Trinity’s Outreach Team which is a state-licensed facility ive, accepting environment. They are information also is available at leader. “We are happy to help sup- serving children from age 2½ reassured that they no longer need to westfieldrainbows.org. port such important, life-sustain- through kindergarten. CUISINE AND CARING...Members of the community share food and coming work. Trinity Cranford spon- Further information about the memorate the tragic events of 9/11 at the Calvary Lutheran Church Interna- sors two of the orphans, Daniella Trinity Episcopal Church is avail- tional Food Court. The event, held on September 11, raised nearly $3,000 for the and Musuga,” Mrs. Nechuta con- able at trinitycranford.org. Cranford First Aid Squad. tinued. The Good Shepherd Home is the Cranford Rec. Reveals brainchild of Sister Jane Mankaa, Calvary Lutheran Raises who dedicates her life to nurturing Open Ctr. Registration the orphans of her country. It is CRANFORD — The Cranford $3K For Cranford Squad located in the northwest province Recreation Department has an- of Cameroon, an area with 50,000 nounced that Open Center regis- CRANFORD — The Calvary event. orphaned children. More than 150 tration is now in effect. Lutheran Church hosted an Interna- Pastor Carol Lindsay, who has of them have found a home at Good Any Cranford resident wishing tional Food Court on September 11 served Calvary for close to 15 years, Shepherd, where they are sheltered, to utilize Open Center must be reg- to mark the 15th anniversary of the commented, “This effort is one of fed, clothed, educated and, most of istered with the recreation depart- 9/11 attacks and to benefit first re- the larger ministries the church has all, loved. ment prior to using the facilities. Marlene VerPlanck Andy B. sponders with the Cranford First undertaken in my time here. I am Sister Jane does not turn any child Also, any sixth-, seventh- or eighth- Aid Squad. The day was part of the overwhelmingly grateful to the away and no child is put up for grade student planning to attend Evangelical Lutheran Church in many members and friends of Cal- adoption. The children live in a Teen Night must be registered prior Westfield Library Posts America’s (ECLA) yearly “God’s vary who made this event possible. to attending. Work, Our Hands” Day of Service. It is a privilege in all of our lives to Mets Team With PRF Registration must be done in per- The International Food Court be used by God to help people in son. Anyone under the age of 18 Music Performance Dates raised almost $3,000 for the First need in our world.” To Aid 7-Year-Old must be registered by a parent or Aid Squad thanks to the more than The day featured cuisine from more AREA — The New York Mets will guardian, also in person. WESTFIELD — The Westfield Charlie Spivak and Tex Beneke. In 200 people from the community who than 20 local restaurants, among them go to bat for a little girl from New Registration forms are available Memorial Library will present two time, Ms. VerPlanck became one of came out to support and enjoy the Garlic Rose, Pairings, Mr. J’s Deli, Jersey who is battling a rare disease at the Cranford Community Cen- musical performances next month. the nation’s busiest studio singers, Old City Cafe & Grill, The Kilkenny called Progeria during a benefit event ter, 220 Walnut Avenue, Cranford. The Andy B.AND will appear on backing up vocalists ranging from House, Grandstand Hotdogs and this Saturday, September 24, at Citi Proof of residency is required. A Saturday, October 1, at 2 p.m., while Frank Sinatra and Mel Torme to Kiss. Dreyer Farms. A complete list of those Field. Progeria is a fatal disease that driver’s license, current Cranford Marlene VerPlanck will perform on Following appearances on Alec who generously donated food for the prematurely ages children. High School identification card or Wednesday, October 5, at 7 p.m. Wilder’s historic National Public Ra- event can be found at facebook.com/ The Mets will celebrate Zoey Astor a current utility bill qualify as proof The Andy B.AND performance will dio series, “American Popular Songs,” calvarycranford. Penny’s 7th birthday by allowing her of residency. feature Andy B, also known as Andy in the 1970s, she emerged as a leading Special prayers were offered in the and her family to throw the first pitch Anyone wishing to use the facili- Bernstein, who is the singer, percus- solo performer, appearing at major courtyard during the event for those of the game. ties must first be registered, and sionist, harmonica player and primary venues like Carnegie Hall and the who lost loved ones on September Additionally, the team has desig- then sign in for each visit. No one songwriter for The VooDUDES. In- Rainbow Room and profiled on na- 11, 2001 and for first responders who nated 500 seats, and $30 from each will be admitted without prior reg- spired by the rise of American and tional television programs. Today, she risked their lives that day and do so ticket will go to Team Zoey and the istration. Children under the age of retro soul music, Mr. Bernstein began performs across North America and every day to save others. Progeria Research Foundation (PRF). 10 must be accompanied by a par- a solo recording project. The soon- much of Western Europe, while a grow- If all 500 are sold, more seats will be ent or guardian at all times. Indi- to-drop result is a collection entitled ing roster of her solo CDs continues to designated. viduals need only to register once “My Roots Are Showing.” The tunes win critical acclaim. For further information, interested per year. range around American root influ- Established with a bequest to the persons are invited to visit For more information, contact the ences, from the rhythmic mountain Westfield Memorial Library Foun- Westfield Pediatric m.mets.mlb.com/nym/tickets/info/ recreation department at (908) 709- spiritual “Great Time Coming” to the dation, the Weiss Family Jazz Series team-zoey. 7283 or [email protected]. DAP Records-style soul of “Break commemorates longtime library pa- Someone Else’s Heart.” trons Joseph and Dorothy Weiss. Dental Group Under the Andy B.AND moniker, These programs are free and open Mr. Bernstein has performed at the to Westfield Memorial Library and Bourbon Street Blues Festival, MURAL cardholders. MURAL Metuchen Rocks, the Americana cardholders belong to libraries that Lounge, the songwriters’ showcase are part of the Middlesex Union of 2016 Light of Day Festival in Reciprocal Agreement Libraries. In- Asbury Park, and the Hub City Music terested persons are encouraged to Festival in his hometown of New check the Westfield Memorial Brunswick, N.J. Library’s website, wmlnj.org, to see Ms. VerPlanck will be the final if their library participates. To reg- performer in the Weiss Family Jazz ister for the programs, visit Series for 2016. wmlnj.org and click on the Online She got her start in the big-band Calendar, or call (908) 789-4090, business as a very young vocalist with option 0.

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Dow, 93, Had Been Nurse, passed away at Overlook Medical and four siblings, Jack Camillo, Takes Time and Support Center in Summit, N.J. Her family Patrice Towey, Brian Camillo and Fanwood Woman’s Club Treasurer was at her side. A private service is Deirdre Hewett, as well as 10 nieces Audrey Olive Dow, 93, of gardens. She was a dedicated member By Carol Pedro, Exec. Dir. planned. and nephews. She also is survived by Edgartown, Mass., and formerly of of the Fanwood Woman’s Club, hav- Youth & Family Counseling Service Jacquelyn was a graduate of her longtime friend, Ken Hertzoff. Scotch Plains, died peacefully on ing served as treasurer for some time. Westfield High School and Mount Arrangements were by Higgins and Sunday evening, Sep- Audrey is survived by Saint Mary’s University in Maryland. In an instant lives can change. this process, trying to be “strong,” Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home, tember 18, 2016, at home her niece, Debbie Carter, Change is constant. The only thing Most recently she was a paralegal at 582 Springfield Avenue, Westfield. “getting over it…” When we rush this after a long illness. and her husband, Jim, of we know for sure is what worried us process, we risk never really finding Margolis Edelstein in Berkeley September 22, 2016 She was born in Eliza- Edgartown, Mass., as Heights, N.J. a month, a year or five years ago is the acceptance (of the loss) to truly beth on October 30, 1922 well as her great-niece, probably not what worries us today. heal. and was the daughter of Kimberly DelRossi, and Life is like that. Here are some important things to Phillip and Marion her husband, Daniel, of Many clients arrive in our office consider about loss: Watson Dow. Tyngsboro, Mass.; great- “in crises” – recent death, divorce, It is unavoidable. Fairview, Center For Hope As a young woman, nephew, Gregory Carter, illness, job loss, or any other life- It is hard. she worked at Merck and and his wife, Rebecca, changing event could present signifi- It hurts. Co. before deciding to of South Burlington, Vt., cant adjustment issues for anyone. It is (often) out of our control To Offer Educational Series change her career path. and extended family. She These situations, often out of our (death). Audrey became a nurse is predeceased by her control, leave us feeling anxious, help- Professionals — doctors, therapists, WESTFIELD — Fairview Cem- ing treatment decisions and explore and fulfilled her desire parents and sister, Fern etery, in partnership with the Cen- less, angry. religious leaders — may offer help how to have this conversation ahead to help others, graduat- Audrey O. Dow Butterweck. This is why it is so important to and support. This is an excellent way ter for Hope Hospice, will host the of a medical crisis. ing from Columbia Pres- Graveside services first of an educational four-part realize and be grateful for today. It is for people to feel less alone, less anx- The information-only series will byterian Hospital School of Nursing. will be held at Fairview Cemetery a futile exercise to recall the past or ious, and helps validate feelings. More series on “hard to discuss” issues be held at Fairview Cemetery in Years later she received a master’s in Westfield on Saturday, Septem- associated with end-of-life deci- try to predict the future. We only have importantly, it offers hope and com- the Remembrance Room at 1100 degree from Rutgers University, ber 24, 2016, at 10 a.m. Family and now, this moment. fort. It is a way to help nurture and sion-making. East Broad Street, Westfield, N.J., which enabled her to take on the friends will gather prior to the ser- Part 1 will be held on Thursday, Recently a distraught father arrives soothe our wounds. There is no easy from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at no cost, and challenge of working for the State of vice at Gray Funeral Home, 318 grieving the loss of his son to cancer; way to grieve – but we don’t have to do September 29, and will open with a is limited to 40 individuals. To reg- New Jersey’s Health and Human Ser- East Broad Street, Westfield, at viewing of the PBS Frontline docu- a sister worries about her younger it “alone.” Remember, with accep- ister, call (908) 232-0781. vices Division. 9:15 a.m. Saturday. To send online brother since their mother died. A tance comes peace, and we all deserve mentary “Being Mortal: Medicine Audrey was an active member of the condolences, please visit and What Matters in the End,” young, pregnant wife expresses fear peace. Here is a prayer you may al- Third-Westminster Presbyterian www.grayfuneralhomes.com. Do- knowing her husband has just lost his ready know, if not, give it a try. Even based on the best-selling book by Church in Elizabeth, N.J. After retire- nations in her memory may be made Atul Gawande, MD. The presenta- job. All of these clients are grieving nonbelievers may feel better. God grant ment Audrey pursued her love of travel to a charity of one’s choice. losses. Losses are always a part of our me the serenity to accept the things I tion will be hosted by Frank Brady, and caring for her numerous flower September 22, 2016 MPH, RN, and president of the life and we need to respect the griev- cannot change; courage to change Center for Hope Hospice, and will ing process. As a process, there is no the things I can; and wisdom to know explore issues patients and fami- right or wrong way to feel. Grieving the difference. (Reinhold Niebuhr) lies face when dealing with treat- is personal; what works to bring com- * * * ment decisions conceriing termi- JLEP Slates Open House fort for one may not for another. Griev- Carol M. Pedro is a licensed thera- nal illness and their relationships ing cannot be rushed and, we must pist at Youth and Family Counseling with the physicians who treat them. realize, takes time. Service, 233 Prospect Street, Participants will have an oppor- For Career Closet Oct. 7 As a therapist, I routinely see the Westfield, N.J.; (908) 233-2042. struggle of those trying to rush through Website: yfcsnj.org. tunity to become part of the na- CRANFORD — The Junior Each year Career Closet dresses tional conversation which brings League of Elizabeth-Plainfield more than 100 women. medical professionals and commu- (JLEP) will host a community Open Women from Union County and nity members together to examine House for the Career Closet, its sig- neighboring counties are referred Garwood Knights Launch the shared responsibility of what nature project, on Friday, October by community agencies and other matters to patients and families fac- 7, from 10 a.m. to noon. It will take non-profits. By providing profes- EXPERT ADVICE...The first of an place on the second floor of the sional clothing and interviewing ‘Football Food Drive’ SHERIFF’S SALE educational series on end-of-life deci- JLEP’s location in Cranford at 110 sion-making will feature a documen- skills, the JLEP hopes to increase GARWOOD — The Garwood parts 1 and 2 offers an in-depth SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16003686 Walnut Avenue. the self-confidence, self-esteem, Knights of Columbus are conduct- look at its programs. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY tary based on a book by Atul Gawande, CHANCERY DIVISION MD, pictured. This is an opportunity for the pub- and ultimately, the self-sufficiency ing a “Football Food Drive,” from The Garwood Knights of Colum- UNION COUNTY lic, social service agencies, high- of women who are struggling finan- DOCKET NO. F-002003-16 September through February, dur- bus is a Catholic men’s spiritual Plaintiff: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC school counselors, community part- cially or receiving public assistance. ing which canned and dry goods and charitable organization. Catho- VS. See it all on the Web! Defendant: VANITA CLAIBORNE, OVER- ners and any community service Each client referred to the pro- will be accepted on behalf of the lic men age 18 and older who are LOOK HOSPITAL, MIDDLESEX SURGERY projects serving women to learn gram meets one-on-one with a trained CENTER, ACB RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT St. Joseph Social Service Center in interested in joining can stop by INC CENTER FOR AMBULATORY PAIN MAN- www.goleader.com about the Career Closet. JLEP volunteer at an appointed time. Elizabeth. the council hall to pick up an appli- AGEMENT & ASSIGNEE OF AMBULATORY ANETHESIA CARE Since 2001 Career Closet has pro- Together, the client and volunteer Donations can be dropped off cation after 4 p.m. For further in- Sale Date: 09/28/2016 vided career dressing services to select from the Career Closet inven- formation, call (908) 789-9809. Writ of Execution: 05/17/2016 SHERIFF’S SALE after 1 p.m. on Sundays or from 4 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution low-income women at no charge. tory appropriate business attire for to 6 p.m. on weekdays, at the to me directed I shall expose for sale by public SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16004035 vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY interviewing purposes. The client is Knights’ Council Hall, 37 South Volunteer Needed ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S SALE suited from head to toe, including beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock UNION COUNTY Avenue, Garwood, opposite The in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- DOCKET NO. F-047398-14 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16003962 accessories and shoes. Food Emporium (turn at Marty For Lego Robotics ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Plaintiff: GOSHEN MORTGAGE LLC, AS SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. SEPERATE TRUSTEE FOR GDBT I TRUST CHANCERY DIVISION While some of the Career Closet’s Shoes). Parking is available be- COUNTY – The Union County 4- The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred 2011-1 UNION COUNTY offerings are purchased by JLEP, hind the building off Willow Av- H Youth Development Program is Eighty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Nine and VS. DOCKET NO. F-001655-16 50/100*** $188,909.50. Defendant: ISRAEL VAZQUEZ; MRS. ISRAEL Plaintiff: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE most are donated by League mem- enue. Visitors are asked to use the looking for a volunteer to lead the 4- The property to be sold is located in the TOWN VAZQUEZ, WIFE OF ISRAEL VAZQUEZ; GMAC ASSOCIATION OF WESTFIELD in the County of UNION, and MORTGAGE, LLC VS. bers and other individuals through- side-door entrance. H Lego Robotics Club for this up- the State of New Jersey. Sale Date: 10/19/2016 Defendant: JOHN C. MAKELY JR.; KAREN out Union and neighboring coun- Monetary donations also are welcoming club season. Tax Lot 2 Block 4002 f/k/a Lot 5 Block 506. Writ of Execution: 04/15/2016 MAKELY; SANTANDER BANK, N.A. FKA SOV- Commonly known as 612 Ripley Place, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution EREIGN BANK ties. The Career Closet also receives come. Checks should be made pay- The volunteer should have experi- Westfield, New Jersey 07090 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Sale Date: 10/12/2016 Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Writ of Execution: 06/16/2016 clothing directly from retailers and able to the Garwood Knights “Foot- ence building and programming Lego 137.50 x 50 x 137.50 x 50. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution manufacturers and accepts cash do- ball Food Drive,” Attention: Keith NXT Robots. This individual will Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the South- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock to me directed I shall expose for sale by public erly line of Ripley Place, 125 feet from the South- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- nations from corporations, founda- M. Gallagher. For information, call help a group of eight fifth and sixth easterly line of Cocciola Place. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Total Upset: ***One Hundred Ninety-Four or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock tions and individuals. the Knights at (908) 789-9809 or graders to build and program their Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Four and 35/100*** The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Forty- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- The Career Closet encourages Keith Gallagher at (908) 789-0931. own robots throughout the year. $194,684.35 together with lawful interest and Four Thousand Four Hundred Nine and 87/ ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash costs. 100*** $644,409.87. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. concerned individuals to consider Since 1983, St. Joseph Social Ser- Club meetings take place once a The sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and Property to be sold is located in the Town of The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and Westfield, County of Union and State of New Ninety-Five Thousand Three Hundred Thirty- donating gently used career cloth- vice Center has served the materi- month, from 10 a.m. to noon, October other municipal assessments. The amount due Jersey. Nine and 18/100*** $195,339.18. ing, shoes and accessories. All do- ally poor and homeless community to June, at the Colleen Fraser Build- can be obtained from the local taxing authority. Commonly known as: 803 Rahway Avenue, CONCISE STATEMENT OF DESCRIPTION Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be Westfield, New Jersey 07090. OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD nations are tax-deductible to the of greater Elizabeth, by providing ing, 300 North Avenue, East, subject to the limited lien priority of any Condo- Tax Lot #: 1 in Block #: 4702 MUNICIPALITY: Scotch Plains Township, minium/Homeowner Association liens which may Dimensions (Approximately): 50 x 118 COUNTY: UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. extent allowed by law. For addi- basic human needs such as food, Westfield. Teaching ideas and mate- exist. Nearest Cross Street: West Grove Street. STREET & STREET NO: 1284 Woodside tional information, contact clothing and medications, as well rials will be provided, and the volun- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Sixty-Seven Thou- Road. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and sand Three Hundred Fifty-Four and 61/100*** TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 9601, LOT: [email protected], call (908) as a wide range of services and teer will work under the supervision expenses, there remains any surplus money, the $667,354.61 together with lawful interest and 16 money will be deposited into the Superior Court costs. DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 1.41 feet x 36.14 feet. 709-1177 or visit jlepnj.org. programs to help them acquire the of the Rutgers Cooperative Exten- Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- NEAREST CROSS STREET: 831.12 feet from material goods and social services sion 4-H Youth Development Pro- or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Hilltop Road SHERIFF’S SALE Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature expenses, there remains any surplus money, the SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE they need to live with integrity. gram of Union County. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for money will be deposited into the Superior Court Total Upset: ***Two Hundred One Thousand SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16003897 an order directing payment of the surplus money. Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Seventy-One and 53/100*** $201,071.53 to- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY For information on the center, For more information about this The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to gether with lawful interest and costs. CHANCERY DIVISION visit sjeliz.org. Additionally, volunteer position, contact 4-H Agent will have information regarding the surplus, if Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- UNION COUNTY any. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and DOCKET NO. F-59788-09 YouTube “Homeless in Elizabeth” James Nichnadowicz at There is a full legal description on file in the an order directing payment of the surplus money. expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Plaintiff: LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPATION Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale money will be deposited into the Superior Court TRUST [email protected] or The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this will have information regarding the surplus, if Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, VS. call him at (908) 654-9854. Informa- sale for any length of time without further adver- any. or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Defendant: LOIS ROBINSON, RAY SHERIFF’S SALE tisement. There is a full legal description on file in the Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature ROBINSON, DANNY ROBINSON, DIANN tion about Union County 4-H clubs Joseph Cryan Union County Sheriff’s Office. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for ROBINSON, VIRGINIA LOIS ROBINSON, HER SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16004007 Sheriff The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this an order directing payment of the surplus money. HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY can be found at ucnj.org/rce. Attorney: sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale SENTATIVES, AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY CHANCERY DIVISION SHAPIRO & DENARDO, LLC - ATTORNEYS tisement. will have information regarding the surplus, if SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- UNION COUNTY 14000 COMMERCE PARKWAY SUITE B Joseph Cryan any. EST, THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, OVER- DOCKET NO. F-020733-15 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 Sheriff There is a full legal description on file in the LOOK HOSPITAL, HILCO ASPIRE CREDIT Plaintiff: AMALGAMATED BANK SHERIFF’S SALE (856) 793-3080 Attorney: Union County Sheriff’s Office. CARD, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SOUTH VS. 4 T - 09/01, 09/08, 09/15 FRIEDMAN VARTOLO LLP The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this JERSEY HEALTHCARE INC, TRI STATE Defendant: ALLEN J. WALKER; LAURA SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16003959 & 09/22/16 Fee: $185.64 950 THIRD AVENUE sale for any length of time without further adver- CREDIT CORP, JETRO CASH & CARRY, RE- WALKER SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY 11TH FLOOR tisement. GIONAL MUSIC SERVICE, ABRAMSON Sale Date: 10/12/2016 CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S SALE NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022 Joseph Cryan WALKER & MOORE, PALISADES COLLEC- Writ of Execution: 06/08/2016 UNION COUNTY (212) 471-5100 Sheriff TION LLC, CACH OF NEW JERSEY LLC, MID- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution DOCKET NO. F-32153-14 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16003712 4 T - 09/22, 09/29, 10/06 Attorney: LAND FUNDING LLC, LIBERTY SAVINGS FCU, to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Plaintiff: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY & 10/13/16 Fee: $161.16 POWERS KIRN - COUNSELORS JAMES J PEIRANO, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- ASSOCIATION CHANCERY DIVISION 728 MARINE HWY CITICORP VENDOR FINANCE INC, C&R OF ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- VS. UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S SALE PO BOX 848 - SUITE 200 OF NORTHFIELD, GOVERNORS COUNCIL ON beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Defendant: EDWARD CIMAFONTE; JILL DOCKET NO. F-019527-15 MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08057 ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- CIMAFONTE, HIS WIFE; PNC BANK, NATIONAL Plaintiff: HSBC BANK USA, N.A. AS INDEN- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16004062 (856) 802-1000 Sale Date: 10/05/2016 ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash ASSOCIATION TURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY 4 T - 09/15, 09/22, 09/29 Writ of Execution: 06/07/2016 or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Sale Date: 10/12/2016 NOTEHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME CHANCERY DIVISION & 10/06/16 Fee: $165.24 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred Writ of Execution: 05/09/2016 EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2007-1 UNION COUNTY to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Four Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Nine and By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution VS. DOCKET NO. F-019111-14 SHERIFF’S SALE vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- 16/100*** $104,139.16. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Defendant: RICHARD J. KOLLMAR AND Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Property to be sold is located in the TOWN- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- JOAN L. KOLLMAR TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16004036 beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock SHIP of SCOTCH PLAINS, County of UNION, ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Sale Date: 09/28/2016 LOAN TRUST 2001-B, ASSET-BACKED CER- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- State of New Jersey. beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Writ of Execution: 05/21/2016 TIFICATES, SERIES 2001-B CHANCERY DIVISION ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Premises commonly known as: 2540 MOUN- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution VS. UNION COUNTY or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. TAIN AVENUE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JER- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Defendant: MARIA DIXSON; ALTON DIXSON DOCKET NO. F-041384-15 The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred SEY 07076-1502. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Sale Date: 10/19/2016 Plaintiff: NS0152, LLC Sixty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Twenty- BEING KNOWN as LOT 8, BLOCK 4501 on The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Writ of Execution: 06/23/2016 VS. Three and 04/100*** $162,423.04. the official Tax Map of the TOWNSHIP of Ninety-Four Thousand Four Hundred Twelve beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Defendant: NORA K. CIOTTONI; CARLO V. The property to be sold is located in the TOWN SCOTCH PLAINS. and 98/100*** $394,412.98. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public CIOTTONI of WESTFIELD, County of UNION and State of Dimensions: 0.205 AC The property to be sold is located in the BOR- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Sale Date: 10/19/2016 New Jersey. Nearest Cross Street: Acacia Road OUGH of FANWOOD, County of UNION and or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Writ of Execution: 06/10/2016 Commonly known as: 203 WEST GROVE Advertise subject to prior mortgage: State of New Jersey. The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090 Allen J. Walker and Laura Walker, h/w TO Commonly known as: 254 MIDWAY AVENUE, Seventy-Four Thousand Four Hundred Twenty- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public AKA 203 GROVE STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07023. Three and 38/100*** $574,423.38. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- JERSEY 07090. as a nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Tax Lot No. 2 in Block No. 12. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Tax Lot No. 3 in Block No. 4801. dated 12/24/2003 and recorded 01/12/2004 in. Dimension of Lot Approximately: 69 X 144 Borough of Mountainside, County of Union, in The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Dimension of Lot Approximately: 50 x 140 To Secure $206,000.00. Nearest Cross Street: MARTINE AVENUE the State of New Jersey. Thirty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Nearest Cross Street: CARLETON ROAD Advertise subject to prior lien: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE SOUTH- PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 320 Five and 26/100*** $239,825.26. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash BEGINNING at a point in the southeasterly Allen J. Walker and Laura Walker, h/w TO ERLY SIDE LINE OF MIDWAY AVENUE, SAID Cherry Hill Road, Mountainside, New Jersey PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. side line of Grove Street a distance of 205.49 feet Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. POINT BEING IN THE DIVISION LINE BE- 07092. Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union, in The judgment amount is: ***Seven Hundred as measured in a general northeasterly direction as a nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., TWEEN LOTS 2 AND 2-A IN BLOCK 12 AS TAX LOT # 10, Block # 5.16. the State of New Jersey. Twenty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Eight along said side line from its intersection with the dated 12/24/2003 and recorded 01/12/2004 in. DELINEATED ON A CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 000.322 AC PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 321 and 29/100*** $726,988.29. northeasterly side of Carleton Road, and running To Secure $206,000.00. “MAP OF SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY OF NEAREST CROSS STREET: SAWMILL Hunter Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey Property to be sold is located in the Borough of thence from said beginning (1) South 41 degrees Total Upset: ***One Hundred Eight Thousand ANGELO APPOZZATO CONTRACTORS INC.,” ROAD 07076. Fanwood, County of Union and State of New 53 minutes East a distance of 140 feet to a point; Three Hundred One and 96/100*** $108,301.96 SAID MAP BEING FILED IN THE UNION Taxes: TAX LOT #33, Block # 901. Jersey. running thence (2) North 48 degrees 07 minutes together with lawful interest and costs. COUNTY REGISTERS OFFICE ON JANUARY Current through 2nd Quarter of 2016* APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 50 feet x 100 Commonly known as: 36 Stagaard Place, East a distance of 50 feet to a point; running Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or 19, 1968 AS MAP NO. 835-C SAID BEGINNING *Plus interest on these figures through date of feet. Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. thence (3) North 41 degrees 53 minutes West a other charges, and any such taxes, charges, POINT BEING ALSO DISTANT IN A SOUTH- payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water NEAREST CROSS STREET: Mountain Av- Tax Lot #: 12 in Block #: 56. distance of 140 feet to a point in the southeast- liens, insurance premiums or other advances WESTERLY DIRECTON 179.93 FEET MEA- and sewer amounts. enue. Dimensions (Approximately): 131 x 303 x 109 erly side line of Grove Street; running thence (4) made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested SURED ALONG SAID SIDE LINE OF MIDWAY Total Upset: ***Six Hundred One Thousand Taxes: Current through 2nd Quarter of 201* x 309 and binding on said side line South 48 degrees parties are to conduct and rely upon their own AVENUE FROM THE POINT WHERE THE Four Hundred Fifteen and 51/100*** $601,415.51 Other: Sewer due in the amount $409.43 (good Nearest Cross Street: La Grande Avenue. 07 minutes West a distance of 50 feet to the point independent investigation to ascertain whether SAME IS INTERSECTED BY THE SOUTH- together with lawful interest and costs. through 7/28/16).* Tax Sale Certificate: Cert. No: 10-4, Sold To: and place of BEGINNING. or not any outstanding interest remain of record WESTERLY SIDELINE OF MARTINE AVENUE; The sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and *Plus interest on these figures through date of Vasyl or Maria Kavatsiuk, Amount: $549.56, PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES and/or have priority over the lien being fore- THENCE assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water Dated: June 24, 2010 Recorded: July 16, 2010, SEWER OPEN + PENALTY: $339.96 closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES other municipal assessments. The amount due and sewer amounts. Book: 12936, Page: 0595. TOTAL AS OF June 21, 2016: $339.96 If the sale is set aside for any reason, the TOTAL AS OF June 28, 2016: $0.00 can be obtained from the local taxing authority. Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Forty-Seven Total Upset: ***Seven Hundred Forty-Five Total Upset: ***One Hundred Sixty-Nine Thou- Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Six Thousand Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be Thousand Seventy-Three and 23/100*** Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Nine and 25/ sand Four Hundred Eighty-Three and 74/100*** return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall One Hundred Twenty-Nine and 90/100*** subject to the limited lien priority of any Condo- $247,073.23 together with lawful interest and 100*** $745,999.25 together with lawful interest $169,483.74 together with lawful interest and have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, $406,129.90 together with lawful interest and minium/Homeowner Association liens which may costs. and costs. costs. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. costs. exist. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. 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Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: STERN & EISENBERG, PC FRIEDMAN VARTOLO LLP FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC PHELAN HALLINAN, DIAMOND & JONES, PC FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC STERN & EISENBERG, PC 1040 NORTH KINGS HIGHWAY 950 THIRD AVENUE 7 CENTURY DRIVE 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD 7 CENTURY DRIVE 1040 NORTH KINGS HIGHWAY SUITE 407 SUITE 407 11TH FLOOR SUITE 201 SUITE 100 SUITE 201 CHERRY HILL NEW JERSEY 08034 CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY 08034 NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022 PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 (609) 397-9200 (609) 397-9200 (212) 471-5100 (973) 538-4700 (856) 813-5500 (973) 538-4700 4 T - 09/01, 09/08, 09/15 4 T - 09/22, 09/29, 10/06 4 T - 09/22, 09/29, 10/06 4 T - 09/08, 09/15, 09/22 4 T - 09/15, 09/22, 09/29 4 T - 09/15, 09/22, 09/29 & 09/22/16 Fee: $191.76 & 10/13/16 Fee: $179.52 & 10/13/16 Fee: $165.24 & 09/29/16 Fee: $242.76 & 10/06/16 Fee: $220.32 & 10/06/16 Fee: $201.96 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 22, 2016 Page 9 LEAP Program Chosen For Examples of Excelencia

CRANFORD – Union County organizations that have effectively College’s Learning Enhanced through accelerated Latino student success. Accelerated Paths (LEAP) Program The annual Celebracion de has been chosen as one of six Associ- Excelencia will be held in Washing- ate Level finalists for this year’s Ex- ton, D.C. and the winning program in amples of Excelencia Award. Ex- each of the four levels will be an- amples of Excelencia is the only na- nounced. All 20 finalists will be cata- tional initiative to identify and pro- loged in the Growing What Works mote programs and departments at Database. These programs are also the forefront of advancing educational promoted through events, online com- achievement for Latino students in munications, and in the media. The higher education. The program be- College’s LEAP program was chosen gan in 2005 and is the only national from the more than 190 nominations data-driven initiative to recognize nationwide. Of the nominations, only programs and departments at the as- 20 were selected as finalists for the sociate, baccalaureate and graduate 2016 Examples of Exelcencia based UPPERCLASSMEN IN COLLABORATION… Scott Hargrove of Fanwood, levels as well as community-based on their evidence of effectiveness, READY TO TEACH...Westfield Public School teachers and support staff re- Satish Kumar of Edison and Amaan Bhojani of Avenel, senior students at The sustainability and efforts to acceler- turned to school early this year with an In-Service held on September 7. The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison, discuss a topic in the new senior elective, ate Latino student success. Curriculum, Instruction and Program Department outlined a full schedule for Once Upon a Place, taught by Corinna Crafton of Edison. This Trimester I elective Champlain College Union will be competing against the staff at all grade levels. A variety of topics were covered, from curriculum explores the intersection of geography, philosophy, and literature. It is one of following five Associate Level final- development and technology to CPR. Pictured here are some of the 23 music many new courses offered in the school's expansive curriculum. Tells Dean's List ists: Bridge Program at Mt. San teachers throughout the district who participated in a session featuring an online BURLINGTON, V.T. – The fol- Antoinio College in C.A.; Design for (cloud-based) music program that coordinates several resources to utilize in the lowing students have been named to Completion at Odessa College in T.X.; classroom. In addition, district teaching staff attended presentations on resiliency College Club to Present the Champlain College Dean's List Equity Mentoring Program and Con- and coping skills. for achieving a grade point average of current Enrollment at Community 3.5 or higher in the spring 2016 se- College of Aurora in C.O.; Pathway to Portrayal of Anne Oakley mester. the Baccalaureate at Northern Virginia Special Ed. Community Mariana Franzetti of Cranford, Alex Community College in V.A.; and TRiO FANWOOD – The College Club many young girls. Her motto was to Sabatell of Scotch Plains, and Harold Scaffolds to Success at Yakima Valley of Fanwood-Scotch Plains welcomes “Aim for a high mark…for practice Hodges of Westfield. College in Washington. Hosts Meet and Greet Event Kim Hanley, a fine actor, singer, cos- will make you perfect.” and her hope tumer and dancer, who will portray was that all women would reach the WESTFIELD – In the spirit of Back community. In addition, members of Anne Oakley, and provide an inti- “Bulls-eye of Success.” to School season, Michael Weissman, the Child Study Team will be present mate portrait of the inspiring life of This program is funded by the Ho- Local Residents Graduate Assistant Superintendant of Pupil to answer questions you may have the famous sharpshooter as well as rizons Speakers Bureau of the New Services, his CST team and the with respect to Special and General clearing up any “Annie Get Your Gun” Jersey Council for the Humanities, a Westfield Special Education Com- Education. misconceptions. With photographs state partner of the National Endow- From Centenary University mittee is hosting a roundtable meet- This program is free and all par- and posters everywhere, Annie Oakley ment for the Humanities and pro- ing to “Meet and Greet Your Special ents, teachers, and therapists are in- and professional partner Buffalo Bill duced by the American Historical HACKETTSTOWN – The follow- Giselle Roldán, from Scotch Plains, Education Community”. The meet- vited to attend. Pre-registration is not Cody may have been the first interna- Theatre. ing local residents have graduated graduated with a Bachelor of Science ing will be held in the Edison Inter- required. tional superstars. The no-holds-barred The program is free and open to the from Centenary University, which degree in Business Administration. mediate School library, 800 Rahway For further information email performer learned to shoot from prac- public. The College Club’s mission is held its 141st May Commencement Julia E. Partenope, from Westfield, Avenue, Westfield on Wednesday, [email protected] tical necessity, hunting to feed her to support education of our youth, recently: graduated with a Bachelor of Science September 28 at 7:30 p.m. or visit www.westfieldnjk12.org/ parents and siblings and also fought local community and we encourage Alyssa Fioretti, from Cranford, degree in Equine Studies. Weisman will update us on the lat- pages/ and supported important causes of you to bring your children, scouts, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts est developments and events that are Westfield_Town_School_District/ the day such as safe working condi- and community groups to the meet- degree in Sociology. Misericordia University important to the Special Education Parents/specialedparents tions, fair and equal pay for a day’s ing at The Chelsea located at 295 Debra Felauer, from Cranford, work regardless of gender or heri- South Avenue, Fanwood. Refresh- graduated with a Bachelor of Science Announces Dean’s List tage, and the country in times of war, ments will begin at 7:30 p.m. with the degree in Business Administration. DALLAS, P.A. – Students at Mise- as well as funding the education of program to start at 7:45 p.m. Barbara Hudack, from Cranford, ricordia University qualify for the Local Students Named to graduated with a Bachelor of Science dean’s list with a 3.55 grade point degree in Business Administration. average or higher. The following stu- The Dean’s List at MCPHS Woman’s Club of Westfield Megan Renee Fedey, from Moun- dents were named to the dean’s list tainside, graduated with a Bachelor for the Spring 2016 semester: Evelyn of Fine Arts degree in Fashion. Logie, Scotch Plains BOSTON, Mass. – MCPHS Uni- Massachusetts campus. Welcomes New Member versity is pleased to announce the James Zambri is a native of Scotch students who have been named to the Plains, and is pursuing a Doctor of WESTFIELD – Grace Ann Meyn Family Promise, The Paul Jackson Local Students Studying Dean?s List for the Spring 2016 se- Pharmacy. James will graduate in of Westfield was inducted recently Fund, Stockings for the Military, Cre- mester: 2020 from the Boston, Massachu- into the Woman’s Club of Westfield ative Writing Contest and Scholar- Annabelle Ponterdolph is a native setts campus. (WCW). She was warmly welcomed ship Program. Abroad in Union Coll. Prog. of Scotch Plains, and is pursuing a The Dean’s List recognizes those by our members and has quickly be- Ladies from surrounding commu- Bachelor of Science in Premedical students with a full-time course load come involved in many of the club’s nities are welcomed to join and asked SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Union will be traveling to Galway, Ireland, and Health Studies. Annabelle will who have achieved outstanding schol- activities, joining us all in friendship, to write to Woman’s Club of Westfield, students are traveling abroad to places studying Irish culture and society. graduate in 2017 from the Boston, arship with a 3.5 GPA or higher for enrichment and community service. P..O.Box 2428, Westfield, N.J. 07091 like Greece, Japan, Argentina and the Kaufman is a member of the Class of the academic term. The WCW projects include: NAMI, for more information. Czech Republic to study world cul- 2018 majoring in Managerial Eco- tures and broaden their academic ex- nomics. RIT Announces periences. Rebecca Kraus of Westfield, will Local Students Named to Caitlin Williams, of Scotch Plains, be traveling to Cordoba, Argentina, will study abroad during Union studying the Spanish language and Spring 2016 Dean’s List College's fall term. Williams is trav- Argentine culture. Kraus is a member Union College Dean’s List eling to York, England, studying at of the Class of 2018 majoring in Bi- ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The follow- Melissa Ruppel of Cranford, who York St. John University. Williams is ology. ing local residents made the Dean's is studying graphic design. SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Rebecca 2018 majoring in English. a member of the Class of 2018 major- Union College offers a diverse ar- List at Rochester Institute of Tech- Degree-seeking undergraduate stu- Kaufman, of Westfield, Carly Bayroff Paradiso is a member of the Class ing in English and Classics. ray of study abroad programs for its nology for the spring 2016 semester: dents are eligible for Dean's List if of Scotch Plains and Talia Paradiso of 2019 majoring in Leadership in Rebecca Kaufman of Westfield, students. Amanda Berlinski of Mountain- their term GPA is greater than or of Scotch Plains were named to the Medicine. side, who is studying professional equal to 3.400; they do not have any 2016 Dean's List at Union College. To be named to the Dean's List, photographic illustration. grades of "Incomplete", "D" or "F"; Kaufman is a member of the Class Union students must have a grade Binghamton University Leianna Chin of Westfield, who is and they have registered for, and com- of 2018, majoring in Managerial Eco- point average of 3.5 for the entire studying industrial design. pleted, at least 12 credit hours. nomics. year and meet certain other require- Carson Clarke-Magrab of Bayroff is a member of the Class of ments. Announces Graduates Westfield, who is studying computer science. Aurora University BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – The fol- staff and programs, Binghamton en- Jeffrey Kaiser of Cranford, who is Fairfield Univ. Announces lowing students graduated from rolls close to 17,000 students. Its cur- studying applied networking and sys- Announces Dean’s List Binghamton University during the riculum, founded in the liberal arts, tems administration. AURORA, Ill. – Aurora Univer- 2015-2016 academic year. has expanded to include selected pro- Georgiy Rozenshteyn of Cranford, sity congratulates students from the Degree Recipients Christina Jones, of Westfield, Bach- fessional and graduate programs. who is studying computer science. Leader coverage area who earned elor of Arts, Psychology. Dean’s List honors for the spring FAIRFIELD, C.T. – The follow- erage of 2.0 or better at the conclu- Eric Saunders, of Westfield, Bach- 2016 semester. The Dean’s List rec- ing Fairfield University students sion of the senior year. elor of Science, Accounting. Nogan Earns Dean’s Byrnes Graduates ognizes students who have earned a graduated from Fairfield Univer- Binghamton University is one of 3.6 GPA or higher. Students recog- sity on May 20. the four university centers of the State List at Univ. Rochester From Clemson Univ. nized with high honors have earned From Westfield: Matthew R. Caldwell University University of New York. Known for ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Lauren Anne CLEMSON, S.C. – Megan Eliza- a perfect 4.0. Caminiti, Sophia L. DeVita, the excellence of its students, faculty, Nogan, a sophomore majoring in beth Byrnes of Cranford graduated Michael Kitts of Scotch Plains Kathleen A. Doyle, Katherine F. Announces Dean’s List health, behavior and society at the from Clemson University with a Bach- earned Dean’s List with High Hon- Fox and Kristy E. McMahon. CALDWELL – The following local Curry College University of Rochester, has been elor of Science in Marketing. ors. At the time of graduation, a stu- residents were recently named to the named to the Dean’s List for aca- dent must have earned a minimum spring 2016 Dean's list. In order to Announces Dean’s List demic achievement for the spring of 120 credits and completed at achieve this honor, students must main- MILTON, M.A. – Curry College is 2016 semester. least 38 three- or four-credit courses, tain a cumulative grade point average proud to announce that Alexandra Nogan, a resident of Westfield, is depending on the course of study, of 3.5 or higher. Caggiano of Westfield has been the child of Joseph Nogan and Joanna Gala Art Exhibit & Auction and have an overall grade point av- Jessica Fugett of Fanwood, Tessa named to the Dean's List for the Spring Nogan, and a graduate of Westfield Joan Fourre of Scotch Plains, Isabel 2016 semester. High School. Saturday, October 1, 2016 Theresa Fourre of Scotch Plains and preview: 7 p.m. auction: 8 p.m. Mother Seton to Sean Thomas Puzzo of Scotch Plains. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN The 2-0 Blue Devils stunned 1-1 Ridge when we needed to make big plays, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times with 21 unanswered points in the first we got the stops,” Blue Devil Head Just when it appeared that the visit- quarter and even owned a 28-7 lead Coach Jim DeSarno said. ing Ridge Red Devils were on the earlier in the third only to see the Senior quarterback Phil Martini, verge of knotting the score in the determined Red Devils battle back to who was a little off in his passing fourth quarter, Blue Devil Adam close to within one touchdown before game last week against Linden and McDaniel made a key interception Westfield’s heroics reversed their even had several dropped, tweaked then cornerback Ishmael Glasco later momentum. things the right way against the Red sealed the deal with another intercep- “That offense is so hard to defend. Devils and completed 11 of 16 passes tion that would set up a 35-21 They put you in so many different for 211 yards, including three touch- Westfield High School victory at conflicts. Our kids battled all day. down (TD) passes. Kehler Stadium on September 17. What it really came down to was CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SCORING THE FIRST GOAL...Raider co-captain Ryan Peterson, No. 8, scored the first goal as the Raiders defeated Elizabeth, 2-1, in overtime in Scotch Plains on September 15 to deliver head coach Tom Breznitsky his 700th career win. DEVINE-GELLING DRIVES WINNER IN 1ST OVERTIME Raiders Earn ‘Brez’ No. 700; Sting Elizabeth, 2-1, in 1st OT

By DAVID B. CORBIN team victory over Elizabeth in Scotch Raiders in the first half and put senior Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Plains on September 15. The victory co-captain/goalkeeper Sean Murray “Devine” guidance! That is the “di- was also some sweet justice since to the test. Minuteman Billy Mendoza, vine guidance” of the right foot of Elizabeth was the last team to defeat on an assist from Chris Mathurin, senior Robert Devine-Gelling drilled the Raiders with a 1-0, overtime win slipped the ball past Murray to knot a shot into the right corner of the net in the North Jersey, Section 2, Group the score. Murray made three of his with less than a minute remaining in 4 semifinal last November. four saves in the half and also cut the first overtime to deliver Head Despite the first goal of the game several setups short. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times DELIVERING A CRUSHING BLOW...Blue Devil linebacker Drew Ortiz, No. 50, delivers a crushing blow on a Red Devil Coach Tom Breznitsky his 700th ca- coming off the foot of senior co-cap- “We know Elizabeth is a good team running back. The Westfield defense stepped up at key moments to defeat Ridge, 35-21, at Kehler Stadium on September 17. reer win with a 2-1 Scotch Plains- tain Ryan Peterson, the No. 13-ranked and they are going to be difficult to Fanwood High School boys soccer Minutemen out-hustled the No. 2 CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Fall Fundraiser for Alzheimer’s

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The 12th induction dinner of the where the manager reportedly do- none of them more than 20 minutes Westfield Athletic Hall of Fame will nated desserts. away – less than 3 hours out of your be held Monday, Nov. 21, at the Getting the local crowds revved up day. Last fall, only Scotch Plains and Westwood in Garwood. The first were Bobbie Waring as ‘Felix’ (the Plainfield were still on the schedule, WAHOF dinner was Nov. 21, 1994. cat?) and Red Johnson’s “original replaced by teams 45 minutes to over It’s been held on the Monday before mascot.” an hour away. For a 7 p.m. road game, Thanksgiving every even-numbered Al Taverner scored 52 points on 6 a WHS fan has to leave their house by year since then. Including this year, a touchdowns, 10 PATs and two field 5 and likely won’t be home until well total of 157 have been inducted – 120 goals. Captain Harold Clark and end after 11 – 6½ or 7 hours out of your athletes, 15 coaches, 18 teams and 4 Bud Dunn helped the team to other day. contributors. victories over West Orange, Roselle, And, of course, if many coaches Tickets ($60) are now available at Summit, Lakewood and Ridgewood. around the state have their way, the WHS athletic office. Make your FROM THE ARCHIVES Thanksgiving Day games would go check payable to WAHOF, and send it Speaking of opening games, it was the way of the dodo bird. WAHOF, 550 Dorian Road, Westfield, almost 80 years ago to the day – Sept. Why? It’s all about the playoffs and NJ 07090. Please indicate if you’d 26, 1936 – that WHS unveiled its new power points. like to be seated with a specific Field House at Recreation Field. That In 1974, when the NJSIAA started inductee’s group(s). Tickets must be was a 13-7 victory over Somerville high school football playoffs, it purchased in advance. They will not that wasn’t decided until a 2-yard run seemed like a good idea. Instead of be available at the door the night of by Pump Vella in the final minute. letting sports writers decide who was Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times the dinner. Somerville was WHS’s opening best with their rankings, the top teams RETURNING THE PUNT...Raider Matthew Zucker, No. 36, returns a punt as it appears he is about to be greeted by a host You don’t have to be a relative or a football opponent from 1932-43, then would play down and decide things of Tigers in Scotch Plains on September 17. Linden got an early jump to defeat the Raiders, 38-7. friend or teammate (or opponent) of a on the field. That was nice on paper, 2016 inductee, or a past inductee to but there were glitches from the start. RAIDER QB HEISEY HITS WR LYNCH FOR 22-YARD TD attend the dinner. If you’re a WHS That first year Westfield, the No. 1 graduate, a WHS student or teacher, a team in The Star-Ledger rankings, town resident, or just a fan of high wasn’t chosen in the two-team North school sports, then 438 North Avenue 2, Group 4 field. Morristown, coached Linden Tigers Rumble Over is the place to be on Nov. 21. by WHS graduate John Chironna, The evening kicks off with a warm- defeated Bloomfield in Atlantic City’s up hour at 6, followed by the induc- Convention Hall. tion and dinner starting at 7. But New Jersey went only to the Here is a chronological list of those sectional level, two games shy of de- SPF Raider Footballers, 38-7 who will be inducted on Nov. 21: ciding an actual state champion – like Wellington Ross (’35): track almost every other sport. In 1974, By ALEX LOWE Plains-Fanwood tacklers returning it of the game on the first possession of Americo (Pump) Vella (’37): foot- “state” championships went to each Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ball, track all the way to the Raider 25-yard line. the third quarter. Brandon George Floyd Beane (’42): football of the sectional winners – 21 of them; The Linden High School Tigers Six plays later, with the ball at the took a handoff up the middle then Rudy Stanzel (’49): baseball there were no qualifiers in Parochial rushed for 264 yards as they churned Raider seven-yard line, Johnson took galloped 64 yards on the first offen- David Coleman (’62): cross-coun- South C. past Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 38-7, in a pitch and headed left. He got around sive play after the kickoff, putting the try, track Forty-two years later, New Jersey a football game played on September Rudy Brown (’65): football the corner but coughed the ball up as Tigers in business at the Raider four Chuck Cosenza (’76): wrestling remains one of the only states that 17 in Scotch Plains. Jayden Johnson he broke the plane of the goal line and yard line. Two plays later, George Rick Sampson (’78): football, wres- does not play down to a single state headed up the punishing Tiger ground was credited with a touchdown. would take it in from four yards out to tling champion in each size classification. game, carrying the ball eight times for Hodge set up Linden’s second score make it 24-7. Kathy Federici (’83): tennis Despite much tinkering by coaches 104 yards and scoring a pair of touch- Dan Gilday (’84): football, lacrosse Matt Frawley with another fine punt return of 27 “We can’t come out flat at the start Matt Frawley (’85): swimming and and administrators over the years, New downs. Linden broke away from a yards to the Raider 25-yard line. of games like we have been doing,” diving again from 1946-51. Ridgewood was Jersey crowned 24 “state” football tight 14-7 game in the second half by “We did a great job on specials said Scotch Plains-Fanwood Head 1986-88 boys tennis team the opener in 1944 and ’45, with The champions last fall (soccer, basket- scoring three unanswered touchdowns today,” said Linden’s Traivon Hodge. Coach Jon Stack. “We did it to start 1991-94 golf team ’Ville dropping to week two. The and evened their season mark at 1-1 Ron Nobile (’94): football, basket- “My teammates set up both returns the game and we did it at the start of ball, baseball Pioneers were WHS’s opening oppo- after being blown out by Westfield, with some really good blocks. I just the third quarter as well. This is a very Amy Williams (’97): soccer, basket- nent a record 18 times, followed by 30-0, in the season opener. had to read them and make my cuts.” young team. We only have five re- ball, softball Clark (13) and Summit (11). “In the first half, we had a hard time Four plays later senior quarterback turnees with extensive varsity experi- Michael Baly (’98): soccer, wres- Here are the 27 opening-day oppo- getting the running game going,” said tling, lacrosse Joey Krempa rolled to his right and ence from last year. There is a fast Emily MacNeil (’05): soccer, track nents since Hub Stine (yes, the man Linden Head Coach Al Chiola. “Our hit Kyree Rogers in the right corner of learning curve that has to take place. Mike Murray (’06): baseball Plainfield High’s football field is offensive line really responded in the the end zone for a 13-yard touchdown Right now, we are not doing what we Dick Zimmer: football, baseball named for) became WHS’s football second half and began dominating the that gave Linden a 14-0 lead with need to do.” coach coach in 1916: point of attack. That and the perfor- 3:24 left in the opening quarter. Linden put the game out of reach on Jack Martin: cross-country, track Plainfield (1): 1916 mance of our defense really was the coach Bound Brook (4): 1917-19, 1921 The Raiders answered with a score another Johnson touchdown run from Note: Ross, Vella, Beane, Stanzel West Orange (1): 1920 difference today. Our cornerbacks, early in the second quarter. Junior one yard out that made it 31-7 with and Brown will be inducted posthu- Metuchen (1): 1922 Abraham Kroma and Markel quarterback Cooper Heisey hit Jack 10:27 remaining in the fourth quarter. mously. Long Branch (1): 1923 McDuffie, did an especially good job Lynch on a quick swing pass to the left The score capped a 62-yard drive that This year the invocation will be Ridgewood (3): 1924, 1944-45 against their receivers which allowed Morristown (2): 1925-26 and the shifty junior wide out eluded was fueled by a 47-yard scamper by given by Dr. Kenneth Cutrer. “Little Rahway (6): 1927, 1984-85, 1993-95 our front to concentrate on shutting a tackler then raced down the sideline Johnson to the Raider one yard line. Cooch” is “coming home” from Ken- Summit (11): 1928-29, 1975-83 down the running game.” on a 22-yard scoring play that cut the Linden quarterback Krempa con- tucky to do the honors. He was an Bernardsville (2): 1930-31 It was a victory in all phases of the deficit to 14-7 with 11:49 remaining nected on 15 of 19 passes for 150 outstanding athlete whose family Somerville (18): 1932-43, 1946-51 game for Linden. The Tigers got on Union (5): 1952-56 in the half. The touchdown capped a yards and a touchdown. Krempa also moved in the summer of 1970, prior Ferris (2): 1957-58 the board first when their special teams 19-play 64-yard march. rushed the ball one time for 17 yards. to his senior year. Clark (13): 1959-64, 1966-72 set them up deep in Raider territory. It was the high point of the day for Scotch Plains-Fanwood’s Heisey fin- INTO THE PAST: 1925 Middletown (2): 1973-74 Midway through the first quarter the Raider offense. Linden extended ished eight of 24 for 78 yards and one The 1925 football team opened its Kearny (5): 1986-88, 1991-92 Traivon Hodge fielded a Max Toll Cranford (4): 1965, 1989, 2000-01 to a 17-7 lead on a 29-yard field goal touchdown. Jumar Etkins carried the season against Morristown on Oct. 3. Linden (4): 1990, 2006-07, 2016 punt at his 40-yard line then weaved by Steven Ortiz on the last play of the ball 12 times for 53 yards for the The 7-0 victory was the first game Dickinson (2): 1996-97 his way through a maze of Scotch first half. Linden then took command Raiders before leaving the game with played on the new Recreation Field. Snyder (1): 1998 an injury. Yusef Wheeler and Vinnie Marist (1): 1999 Recreation Field replaced Clark Field, Randolph (2): 2002-03 Ruzek had five tackles each to lead which was located on East Broad Old Bridge (2): 2004-05 the Scotch Plains-Fanwood defensive Floyd Beane Street, between Harrison and North Shabazz (1): 2008 effort. The Raiders (0-2) travel to Euclid avenues. Those early football Elizabeth (3): 2009, 2012-13 Immaculata for their next game this Scotch Plains (2): 2010-11 ball and baseball had six each). teams also held practices at a field on Montgomery (2): 2014-15 Friday night at 7 p.m. East Broad near the old Fair Acres To be done right, the season would %IIV` `:0VC `7Q% `Q` %5%5%:JR% LOCAL (LOCO?) RIVALRIES have to start a week earlier than now, Linden 14 3 7 14 38 Race Track. Remember when WHS opened ev- ^%``VJ `RR .$`:RV`8_ Sc Pl-Fanwood 0 7 0 0 7 Coach Howard Batten’s 1925 team skip the bye week and start the play- ery football season against Clark? It offs around Halloween. Using this had 10 days of “intensive training” in was a 15-minute drive from 712 Reading is Good For You Ocean City. The players “camped on system, after beating Bridgewater- : V7 : %`R:75!H QGV` .5 Embree Crescent. Raritan in last year’s sectional final, city property and ate at swank ho- The 2016 high school football sea- 1IV7 7]IR 7]I tels,” according to reports. The team WHS would have played North 1 son opened a couple weeks ago with winner Passaic County Tech in the QH: 1QJ7 1CCGV:JJQ%JHVR Q`V$1 V`VR]C:7V`G7VI:1C went 7-2 – losing to Plainfield, 7-2, one New Jersey team playing in on Friday, Oct. 23, and to Madison, Group 5 semifinals. That winner Dublin, Ireland, and another at the would have then taken on the South 13-0, on Thanksgiving morning. University of Michigan’s 107,601- L "# " The year’s game at Red Bank was Brunswick (Central) vs. Toms River seat stadium. Others opened up in North (South) winner for the Group 5 postponed two days, to Monday, Oct. Florida and Georgia. )CC]C:7V`I% `V$1 V`]`1Q` Q `7Q% 8 12, after high winds knocked over championship. With all the belt-tightening going Would you rather play (old school) Q`V$1 V`011 7 the goal posts. After WHS’s 16-6 on these days, it seems a bit extrava- victory, the boys enjoyed a swim in local rivalry-type games and keep 11181V `1VCRG:VG:CC8HQI gant to be spending so much money (a Thanksgiving games? Or do you want goleader.com/subscribe the natatorium at Asbury Park and reported $3,000 per player, plus par- dinner at Turner’s Famous Grill, a (new school) schedule based on ents) to get on a jet airplane and see power points, eliminate Thanksgiv- your team’s opening game. ing games and play down to a true Back in the day (the 1960s), WHS’s state champion? schedule included “road trips” to WESTFIELD Berkeley Heights, Cranford, Hillside, Plainfield, Rahway, Roselle, Scotch Probitas Verus Honos Congratulations WEST Plains-Fanwood and Springfield – to the Top Ten Club for August 2016

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By ALEX LOWE Their efforts paid off quickly when day?” said Gagliardo. “I mean, she is Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ana Dzunova slipped one by Raider a Division I keeper and she made two The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High goalie Andrea Leitner, just seven min- fantastic saves on kicks that were School girls soccer team scored a pair utes into the second half, cutting the upper nineties, right corner shots. She of rapid-fire first-half goals then with- score to 2-1. came up big for them.” stood a determined Cranford come- “It came off of a corner set play,” When the whistle blew, it was hard back effort to claim a 2-1 victory in a said Dzunova of the goal. “Lauren to tell who had won the game and who game played on September 13 at [Williamson] kicked it out and she had lost based on the reactions of the Wexler Field in Scotch Plains. Senior made a really good play on the ball. I two squads. Raider Head Coach Kevin co-captain Sophie Brause and junior really benefited from that.” Ewing was not in a talking mood after attacker Kerri McNeely each scored With momentum on their side, the the game and clearly felt that his team goals within a minute of one another Cougars continued to press the ac- had escaped with a win despite a sub to stake the Raiders to a 2-0 lead tion. Time and again Cranford ad- par effort. midway through the first half. While vanced the ball into the Raider end, “They (Cranford) played better than the Raiders, ranked as high as eighth coming away with good scoring op- we did today,” said Ewing. in the state in some polls, controlled portunities only to be denied by the Cranford on the other hand was the early portion of the contest, stellar goalkeeping of Leitner. almost celebratory after their second

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BREAKING THE ICE WITH THE FIRST GOAL...Blue Devil senior Shannon Devitt, No. 21, scored the first goal of the game against the Newark Academy field hockey girls at Kehler Stadium in Westfield on September 13. Westfield won 3-0. WEBBER 3 ASSISTS, PIERCE 2 GOALS, DEVITT 1 GOAL Lady Blue Devils Shut Down Nwk Acad in Field Hockey, 3-0

By DAVID B. CORBIN uted four assists. and anticipating the ball.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “We’ve had three games. We are The first goal came with 10:54 left Opportunities arose and the now 2-1. We faced Union and played in the first half when Webber, on the Westfield High School field hockey a really good game. We finished al- right, flicked a cross into Devitt, who team took advantage of the situations most every opportunity we could in slid the ball past Newark Academy three times to shut out Newark Acad- the circle, scored a lot of goals. Today goalkeeper Eva Verzani. emy, 3-0, at Gary Kehler Stadium in we had just about as many opportuni- “It was all great teamwork all the Westfield on September 13. Sopho- ties as they had be we were able to put way over the field. It wasn’t just one more right wing Megan Webber suc- them in,” Blue Devil Head Coach goal that sets our game apart. It was cessfully spotted those opportunities Caitlin MacDonald said. “A lot of great passing,” Devitt said. “Megan and assisted senior Shannon Devitt that has to do with our forwards keep- had the outside sweep to the middle on the first goal then set up sopho- ing really low and their body close to and she just sent it in.” more left wing Olivia Pierce twice to the ground, having their sticks down CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 add a soft cushion. The Blue Devils opened their season with a 5-0 shutout of Union and SPF PAL Records Grid Win received goals from Pierce, Webber, Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times junior Brigid Raftery, Kaeley Haz- STRUGGLING FOR POSSESSION...Raider defender Sabrina Dilollo, No. 16, struggles with a Cranford Cougar for ard and Savannah Stewart, while se- Over Summit & Cranford possession of the ball. The Raiders held on to defeat the Cougars, 2-1, in Scotch Plains on September 13. nior center mid Zoe Rader distrib- Two Scotch Plains-Fanwood PAL In other games last Sunday in Sum- Cranford dominated play from the Leitner swatted away a middle kick straight close loss to a ranked team. Golfer Harcourt Claims football teams remained undefeated mit, the SPF A team eighth graders midpoint of the first half until the end by Cranford’s Meagan Montague in The Cougars had lost a few days after claiming victories in New Jersey fell in an offensive shootout with Sum- of the game. the 55th minute that was on target to earlier to Hunterdon Central. Despite Honors at Harrisburg Suburban Youth Football League play mit, 45-30, while the D team Raiders “We told our girls at the half that a tie the game. Leitner came up big having lost just four games last sea- HARRISBURG, Pa. – Sophomore last Sunday, September 18, at Sum- lost to Summit, 19-12, in a match-up 2-0 lead is the most dangerous lead in again for the Raiders when she turned son, Cranford is still perceived as Danny Harcourt (Fanwood, N.J./Saint mit High School. of fifth-grade clubs. soccer,” said Cranford Head Coach away a pointblank attempt by Kenzie being just a step behind county pow- Peter’s Prep), shot a 1-under 71 over The B team Raiders (seventh grade) Brady DeProspero connected with Andrew Gagliardo. “All it takes is to Butler in the 65th minute of play. It ers Scotch Plains-Fanwood and the final 18 holes of the Penn State moved to 2-0 with a 26-8 triumph Colin McAuliffe on a 45-yard TD get that first one and it changes every- was Leitner to the rescue again when Westfield. Their performance against Harrisburg Invitational to claim med- over Summit. Matt Power rushed for pass, Matt Gandhi-Brown ran into the thing around.” she saved a long shot attempt from the Raiders gave them reason to be- alist honors, leading the Gettysburg two touchdowns and Ricky Watt and end zone and Colin Widder broke off Indeed, the game clearly changed Dzunova that was heading for the lieve that they have closed the gap College men’s golf team to a fourth- Ben Root each scored one TD to a 45-yard run to pace the D team complexion after the break. The Cou- upper right corner of the net with less even more. place finish among 13 teams. power the SPF offense. Mikey Raider offense in the loss. gars began forcing the action, win- than two minutes remaining in the “This was our second game in four Harcourt also tied his collegiate- Kloepfer led the Raider defense with The C team Raiders (sixth grade) ning loose balls and spending a lot of game. Leitner finished with six saves. days against a top tier team,” said low with a 69 on Sunday to finish with an interception. The Raider seventh were scheduled to play Summit in time in the scoring third of the field. “What can you say about her to- Gagliardo. “Playing these types of a 4-under 140 en route to his second graders dominated on both side of the Summit this past Monday, but the teams is what makes your team better. career medalist honor. Gettysburg’s line as well. result came after this week’s newspa- Today we really played well against second-best performer was sopho- The SPF E team fourth graders per deadline. Scotch Plains and if not for their more Jeremy Haas (Scotch Plains), improved to 2-0 with an 18-6 victory The SPF PAL teams will hit the keeper who was fantastic, I think the who tied for 11th among 66 competi- over Cranford, which was also played road north and tackle Bloomfield this result would have been different. I tors with a 151 (75-75). in Summit. coming Sunday, September 25. told the girls that against this level of opponent, dominating them for a half isn’t going to get it done. It has to be a full eighty-minute effort. We expect to see them twice more this season.” +DPSWRQ&W:HVWILHOG Scotch Plains-Fanwood broke through to score the first goal of the game in the 20th minute. Brause came out of a scrum in front of the Cranford goal with possession then delivered the ball into the back of the net, while being knocked to the ground. McNeely increased the lead just 53 seconds later courtesy of a nice assist from Alyssa DiFrancesco, who delivered a perfectly placed ball to her teammate on the left David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times side of the net. 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More photos www.goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports Raiders Earn ‘Brez’ No. 700; Sting Elizabeth CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 play every time. But we know we put losing.’ So we came running out as find space and taking a shot when you in the hard work in the preseason. We hard as we could,” Devine-Gelling have it,” Peterson explained. know that we are fitter than most said. The second half was a total about- teams,” Peterson said. “The first half Peterson earned his goal when he face. The Raiders took the game to they may have came at us but the story brought the ball down the middle, Elizabeth turf and kept it there the of last year was coming back and outmaneuvered a defender then ripped vast majority of the time. Not only did winning games after coming from his shot past keeper Youkendly Pacius Pacius make six of his nine (2 in behind. Sometimes you may not play into the left corner with 29:19 on the overtime) saves in the half, but also he that great at the beginning but it just clock. observed two Raider shots banging matters who finishes.” “I received the ball in midfield. I loudly off the crossbar — John “Our effort wasn’t there the first saw the space open up a little bit. I Murphy and Tommy DeVizio — and half. We didn’t really come off as took one guy on and was able to get one off the far post. None made its strong as we should have in the first the shot away pretty quickly and I way into the net, so the stage was set half. Soon as the second half started guess I caught the goalkeeper a little for the dramatic overtime period. the whole team thought, ‘we weren’t bit. It was a matter of just trying to CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BURIED UNDER A PILE OF BLUE...A Ridge running back gets buried under a pile of Blue Devils at Gary Kehler Stadium on September 17. Westfield jumped to a big 21-0 lead only to see Ridge close to within one TD before sealing the deal. Key Plays Preserve Blue Devil Win over Ridge CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 “Last week it seemed tougher be- afternoon in the first quarter. knowledged. cause of the heat. My hands were “Today we knew Ridge was going “Ish is a really tough runner. He’s sweaty and receivers, so we had some to be stacking the box against the run super athletic and we knew he was dropped balls and some high passes. a lot. So we were preparing to throw. going to dominate today. Same thing We worked on that at practice all Phil threw some really nice passes. with Matt when he comes back. Pass week. Everyone was getting open for The line was blocking. We got the job and run, the whole game the line was pushing forward. We got two nice long touchdowns with the run and with passing, we had a ton of time,” Martini said. Ridge received the opening kickoff but their drive was cut short when Blue Devil Steve Barden intercepted at the Westfield 47. Three plays later David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Moriarty was a couple of steps ahead ADVANCING THE BALL DOWNFIELD...Raider senior Andrew Murray, No. 4, advances the ball downfield in the first CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 half against the Minutemen. The Raiders emerged with a 2-1, overtime victory over Elizabeth on September 15. Blue Devil Boys Get First At Magee X-C Class Meet The Westfield High School boys 20:03.4 (PR). Taylor Bechtloff at cross-country team placed first over- 21:33.6 and Cindy Qiang at 21:35.7 all at the Bernie Magee Class Meet at placed 20-21. Lila Hutchins crossed Greystone Park of Morris County on 29th at 22:22.4. September 17. The Blue Devil girls Mia Melao led the juniors who took placed in the top-5 in three of the four third with a fifth-placed time of grade levels. 20:04.5. Julia Friss at 21:19.5 (16th), In the boys senior race, Aditya Singh Lucy Gretsky at 21:25.3 (20th), Jes- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times finished fourth with a personal record sica Stern at 21:27.9 (21st), Caroline MAKING A KEY INTERCEPTION...Blue Devil defensive back Ishmael Glasco, (PR) time of 16:21 and Gabe Givelber Stockwell at 21:31 (22nd), Greta No. 9, makes a key interception in the fourth quarter. took 10th at 16:52. Ben Salerno at Frontero at 22:30.5 (39th) and Sara 17:22, Brady Siegel at 17:23 and Jack Isser at 22:34 (42nd) all turned in PR me and I was getting good blocking. It done,” Moriarty said. “It was awe- Humiston at 17:44 placed 23-25-33 times. worked out well,” Martini explained. some!” al with PR times. The sophomores took fifth and were “Phil played better today and maybe Martini also completed five passes The Blue Devil boys won the junior led by Brianna Hatch who crossed he was a little too hyped last week. to split end Jack Shirk, who totaled 96 race and Matt Meusel crossed fourth 13th at 20:47. Paige Radice finished But he definitely kept his composure, yards, including a 73-yard TD strike Courtesy of Eben Fox at 16:42, followed by Spencer 15th at 21:10, Sarah Hacker took 18th had good protection and was able to in the third quarter. BALANCE ON THE BEAM...Sophomore Kaela Azzaretto, who placed first on Weigand at a PR 16:46. Stuart Pol- at 21:16.6, Sydney Harding crossed make the right reads with the good “He was really great spreading the Floor Exercise, controls her handstand against the Union Catholic Vikings. lock at 17:34 (PR), Ethan Belka at 34th at 22:18.2 and Carley Farella protection early on,” Coach DeSarno ball around, getting everybody a 17:37 (PR), Dan Scalia at 17:45 and finished 44th at 22:38.5. said. chance to have their moment too,” Sean Malone at 17:48 (PR) finished The freshmen placed 11th in the Split end Mike Moriarty, who had Moriarty said. Blue Devils Gymnasts Top 11-13-14-15, while Alex Pinkowski 1.5 mile race with Jill Morgan cross- his moment last week against Linden Glasco assumed full responsibility and Jason Little (PR) at 18:13 placed ing 13th at 10:42.8 and Jillian LaConti with a 26-yard TD reception, had two for the running game since running 27-28. taking 36th at 11:49.9. more “Moriarty Moments” with re- back Matt Varano was out due to U. Catholic Vikings, Dayton The sophomore boys placed sec- spective receptions of 45 yards and illness, and he performed very well ond with James McCutcheon leading Lady Blue Devils Top 50 yards for the first two TDs of the with 20 carries for 152 yards, which The Westfield High School gym- Hannah Prieto had the high score at nastics team improved its record to the meet with a 9.40 on the Floor the Blue Devil pack, finishing fifth at Ridge in Volleyball PUBLIC NOTICE included a 79-yard TD in the first 17:25. Ron Melao at 18:04 and Coo- quarter and a 30-yard TD in the fourth 3-0 with a 100.8-92.3 win over the Exercise and Julia Singer scored a A showdown between two very Union Catholic Vikings in Westfield 9.00 to win first place on the Vault. per Brennan at 18:06 finished 17-18. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY quarter. Zach Jacobson at 18:09 and Dan Han talented teams went in favor of the CHANCERY DIVISION Glasco credited his offensive line on September 14 and a 101.45-79.9 Kaela Azzaretto scored an 8.40 to win Westfield High School girls volley- UNION COUNTY victory over the Jonathan Dayton the Uneven Bars and Amanda Lee at 18:24 finished 20-25. DOCKET NO. F-017285-14 for his success. “Max Schwetje, Brett ball team when the Blue Devils took Bulldogs in Westfield on Septem- scored an 8.75 to win the Balance The freshmen also took first in their FILE NO. 18569-14 Spass, Fran [Alliegro], Jack out the hosting 3-2 Ridge Red Dev- ber 19. Beam as Westfield took first place in 2,500-meter race with Zach Spergel NOTICE TO REDEEM McCauley, the whole line, we all do a taking eighth at 9:05 and Jon Givelber ils in two sets, 25-14 and 25-23, on great job opening up holes and the Westfield 100.8, Union Catholic all four events. September 19. Lindsay Miller had ACE PLUS LLCL; PLAINTIFF 92.3 Westfield 101.45, Dayton 79.90 finishing ninth at 9:06. Will Logia at VS. ROBERT LEE HAYES; fullback Jacob Kaplan,” Glasco ac- 9:23, Aidan Kilbourn at 9:24 and Mike 22 assists and 14 digs for the 4-1 MAMIE HAYES, HIS WIFE; All-Around: 1. Kristen Brewer All-Around: 1. Alexis Brooks (D) Blue Devils and Stephanie Borr (UC) 31.00; 2. Isabella Gray (UC) 31.05 Catania at 9:28 placed 23-24-28. UNION COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE The senior girls placed fourth with notched 15 kills, 10 digs and five MULTIJURISDICTION REHA- TOWSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 30.675; Vault: 1. Julia Singer (W) 9.00; 2. service points. BILITATION PROGRAM A/K/ Devyn Heinzerling crossing sixth at ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Vault: 1. Kaela Azzaretto (W) 8.75 Amanda Lee (W) 8.60; 3T. Nicole A COUNTY OF UNION; Lizzy Sottung had 10 digs, three NATIONSCREDIT FINANCIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2. Jolie O’Brien (W) 8.65 2. Kristen Dispensa (W) 8.10; 3T. Emily assists and four service points. Leigh SERVICES CORP, SUCCES- Brewer (UC) 8.65; Figueroa (W) 8.10 Reading is Good For You In accordance with the ordinances of the Scarano had seven digs and five SOR TO CHRYSLER FIRST Township of Scotch Plains and the stat- Uneven Bars: 1. Sydney Keenan Uneven-Bars: 1. Kaela Azzaretto service points, Dana Boretz had six FINANCIAL SERVICES utes of the State of New Jersey, Notice is (W) 7.8 2. Becca Wolfe (W) 7.75 3. (W) 8.40; 2. Halle Riordan (W) 8.05; CORP.; SQUILLANTE EN- digs and a service point and Grace hereby served that an application for de- TERPRISES INC.; Nicole Dispenza (W) 7.7; 3. Sydney Keenan (W) 7.85 Serafin had eight service points and velopment, to be located in Zone R-3A, on MONMOUTH COUNTY TREA- Balance Beam: 1. Hannah Prieto Balance Beam: 1. Amanda Lee the premises known as the 2015 Westfield two digs. Olivia Meyer notched six SURER; HOUSEHOLD FI- Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, (W) 9.35 2. Sydney Keenan (W) 8.60 (W) 8.75; 2. 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Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey the State of New Jersey, notice is hereby In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23 as the time and place when and where you Section 23-6, Non Confirming Uses: 08625; for: served upon you that Application No. Sealed bid proposals for the provision of may pay to the plaintiff the amount so 23-6.1 Continuance. a-3 That no non-con- Route 27, Grand Street NB Intersection, Intersection Improvements, PBA-15-00010 for premises known as 27 Construction and Roofing Services in the found due for principal and interest on its forming use may be expanded. Contract No. 0341243700, City of Elizabeth, Union County, South Avenue, West, Cranford, New Township of Cranford will be received by certificate of tax sale as follows: The Applicant is also requesting any and Federal Project No: STP-0027(118) UPC NO: 124370, DP No: 16124 Jersey (Block 473, Lot 9), has been the Township Clerk on October 11, 2016 LOT 3 BLOCK 422 on the tax duplicate all variances deemed to be necessary at Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act submitted by: RCL Properties, LLC of in room 108 at the Municipal Building, 8 of HILLSIDE. Total amount required to the time of the hearing, including any other of 1964. Specifically, “the contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate 216 North Avenue East, Cranford, New Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jer- redeem tax sale certificate no. 11-047 is waivers, exception, interpretations and on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The Jersey 07016. sey, at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time. $30,453.74, together with interest from other relief necessary to allow Applicant’s contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 C.F.R. part 26 in the award and This application is for final site plan ap- Specifications and bid proposal forms July 5, 2016 and costs of $1,535.00. proposed use of the property. administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these proval of the proposed development of a may be obtained in the Office of the Town- And that unless, at the same time and The Zoning Board of Adjustment will requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of commercial office building at 27 South ship Clerk, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, place, you or one of you redeem by paying conduct a public hearing on this matter on this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate. Avenue, West, Cranford, New Jersey. New Jersey, between the hours of 8:00 the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, October 6, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in Council Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, The Planning Board will conduct a pub- a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Fri- then you, and each of you shall be de- Chambers, Municipal Building, 430 Park Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontrac- lic hearing on this matter on the following day. barred and foreclosed of and from all right Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey tors prior to contract award or authorization. Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 8:15 All bid proposals shall be submitted in an and equity of redemption of, in and to the 07076. Any person or persons affected by Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey p.m. in Room 107 of the Cranford Town- opaque sealed envelope clearly marked lands and premises above set out and this application will have an opportunity to Department of Labor, Division of Wage and hour Compliance at the time of bid. ship Municipal Building, 8 Springfield Av- “RENOVATIONS/ROOF REPLACE- described in the complaint and every part present any objections to the proposed The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 enue, Cranford, New Jersey. Any person MENT TO THE CENTENNIAL AVENUE thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with development. The Board does, however, U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the or persons affected by this application will POOL AND FITNESS CENTER” with the an absolute and indefeasible estate of have the right to exclude repetitious testi- Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to have an opportunity to present any objec- bidder’s name, address and telephone inheritance in fee simple in said lands and mony. submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on tions to the proposed development. The number. premises. All documents relating to this application the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. Board does, however, have the right to Bidders are required to comply with the Anything to the contrary notwithstand- may be inspected by the public Monday Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid exclude repetitious testimony. requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. ing, redemption shall be permitted up until through Friday between the hours of 8:30 Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe All documents relating to this application and N.J.A.C. 17:27. the entry of final judgment including the a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Scotch Plains follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans may be inspected by the public Monday The Township of Cranford reserves the whole of the last date upon which judg- Zoning Board of Adjustment, 430 Park and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly through Friday between the hours of 8:00 right to reject any or all bid proposals or ment is entered. Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey payable to Bid Express. a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Planning/Zoning any part thereof, as in its judgment may be Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. 07076. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OB- Department, Cranford Township Munici- deemed to be in the best interest of the Attorney for Plaintiff Gary S. Goodman, Esq. TAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the following pal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Township of Cranford. The Township of PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. 23 North Avenue East locations: Cranford, New Jersey. Cranford also reserves the right to waive 290 Route 46 West Cranford, New Jersey 07016 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt 70 West Joseph J. Triarsi, Esq. any minor irregularity or technicality. Denville, New Jersey 07834 Attorney for: Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Triarsi, Betancourt, Wukovits & Dugan, LLC Tara Rowley (973) 586-2300 James Sweeney and Goodman Realty 973-601-6690 856-486-6623 Attorney for Applicant Township Clerk 1 T - 9/22/16, The Leader Fee: $59.16 1 T - 9/22/16, The Times Fee: $50.49 3 T - 09/22/16, 09/29/16 and 10/06/16, The Leader Fee: $208.08 1 T - 9/22/16, The Leader Fee: $33.66 1 T - 9/22/16, The Leader Fee: $32.13 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 22, 2016 Page 15 Blue Devils Shut Down Newark Academy, 3-0 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Throughout the game, Devitt was Pierce netted the final goal 12 Webber added. seen using her basketball background minutes into the second half and the The Blue Devil defensive backfield to get optimum position on her oppo- entire sequence was a beauty. Pierce of senior Olivia Aurigemma and nents, and it worked. Zoe Rader was was charging aggressively down the sophomores Lily Maz and Hannah also a strong presence in the middle left side, while Webber was pen- Jepsen were successful intercepting and would get possession and dish the etrating the right side. Webber sent Newark Academy passes and turning ball to the wings, who would advance a right-to-left shot into the box and the momentum back up field. the ball downfield. past Verzani. Pierce was near the “Even in our loss against Summit “Shannon is a really good athlete. right post and just flicked the ball [2-0], our defense has been one of the She uses her body really well. Some- into the net. best parts of our game, looking up, body else, who we completely de- “Our coach Mac likes me to dribble clearing the ball. Not only clearing pended on so far this season is Zoe up the side since I am the right wing the ball out haphazardly but they are

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BLASTING THROUGH THE LINE...Cougar running back Ryan Bakie, No. 4, gets greeted by two Vikings as he blasts through the line, getting some help from Brian McGovern, No. 31, in Cranford on September 16. The Cougars won 35-0. QB OBLACHINSKI, McGOVERN, BAKIE PREVAIL ON ‘O’ Cougar Footballers Trample Over Voorhees Vikings, 35-0 By DAVID B. CORBIN As good as the offense was, the “We came out flying around. We all Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cougar defense was downright im- knew our assignments. We were prac- Lesson learned perhaps! After ex- penetrable, limiting the Vikings to ticing them all week. We filled the periencing a shocking defeat at the just 11 rushing yards in the first half gaps and they really didn’t have any- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times hands of a very much improved and four in the second half. The Vi- where to go,” Oblachinski said. “That PUTTING THE PRESSURE ON...Blue Devil sophomore Olivia Pierce, center, puts the pressure on the Newark Academy Somerville team in its season opener, king quarterbacks could muster only was the result.” goalkeeper. Pierce scored a pair of goals in the 3-0 victory at Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield. the Cranford High School football seven completions in 21 attempts for “It was just everyone did their as- team stepped up in every aspect of its 54 yards passing against the Cougars’ signments. Everyone did their indi- Rader in the middle. She does a thank- and send it into the middle and some- finding their man, a forward to pass to game to trounce the Voorhees Vi- first team defense then once the Mercy vidual job and it worked out that way. less job of setting everybody up. She one whacks it in,” Webber said. and kind of being the beginning of the kings, 35-0, at Memorial Field in Rule came into effect, were able to Everyone just flew around and hit,” rarely gets any of the glory for it. She “Normally Megan passes it across offense,” Coach MacDonald said. Cranford on September 16. The 1-1 complete three more passes for 55 McGovern said. helps us make things happen. She is a the goal to set it up and I am able to But when the Newark Academy Cougars blended a powerful running yards. Oblachinski had an intercep- The Cougars had some difficulty hugely important part of our team,” shoot it right in. It was a nice pass into girls did take a shot on goal, senior attack with a sufficient passing game tion. Patrick Hoey was involved in finding the seams in the first quarter Coach MacDonald pointed out. the goal,” Pierce said. goalkeeper Christina Seery was avail- and received a rock solid defensive seven tackles, Rob Schork was in- but midway through the second quar- Pierce notched her first goal with “And she executed it with power,” able to make the rejection and fin- effort to assure their triumph. volved in six. John Markase deliv- ter, Oblachinski flicked a short pass 6:27 left in the half when Webber sent ished with six saves. Cougar senior quarterback Brian ered a six-yard sack. Sean Bryson and to McGovern, who shed some tackles the ball in to her from the right side Reading is Good For You “Seery had a number of saves to- Oblachinski rushed for 148 yards, Tom Armstrong also had a sack. Dylan and sprinted down the left sideline for and she out-positioned two defenders day. a few of them gave me a little bit including respective touchdown runs Budnik and Alex Esposito added his 48-yard touchdown. Valentino and Verzani. of a heart attack from the sidelines. of 30 yards and 66 yards, on 14 car- throws for losses. Ambrosio split the uprights for the “Olivia has been playing our left She helps everybody out by telling ries and completed five of 11 passes Bakie considered last week’s loss first of five points after. wing and Megan Webber playing cen- them what to do. She’s a captain off for 94 yards, which included a pas to to be a wakeup call. “It was a slide route. We have been ter and Brigid Raftery playing center. the field and a captain on the field,” senior running back Brian McGovern, “Absolutely! We came out last practicing that all week. I trusted my All three of them have done a really Coach MacDonald said. who turned it into a 48 touchdown. week, got our butts beat. It was a bad teammates that they would run their good job of staying low, carrying the Newark Academy 0 0 0 McGovern also added a one-yard showing on offense and defense. We routes and ‘Obo’ [Oblachinski] knew ball, dishing it off when they can and Westfield 2 1 3 touchdown run. Senior running back came out tonight knowing we had to it had to be a quick release. I had to finishing in the circle. And they did a Ryan Bakie carried eight times for 68 play Cranford football and show them run hard. I went for it and it broke,” great job of that today,” Coach goleader.com/subscribe Probitas Verus Honos yards, which included a crowd pleas- what it’s all about. We came out and McGovern explained. MacDonald said. ing 25-yard touchdown weave. did just that,” he said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

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PUBLICATION Raiders Stop Union High School Sport Shorts: In Girls Gymnastics The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Blue Devil Boys Rout Soccer Raiders Level School gymnastics team defeated Union, 91.95-78.225, in Scotch Plains Soccer Farmers, 7-1 Highlander Girls, 7-0 on September 14. The Raiders en- Offense was the name of the game The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High tered no one for the all-around. for the Westfield High School boys School girls soccer team leveled the All-Around: 1. Ayonna Chambers soccer team when the Blue Devils Governor Livingston Highlanders, 7- (U) 28.775; 2. Julia Almosa (U) registered a 7-1 victory over Union in 0, in Berkeley Heights on September 25.555; 3. Aniyah Wilson (U) 23.95 Westfield on September 15. Joe 15. Christina Rodgers and Kerri Vault: 1. Nicole DeFrancesco (S) Contreras Aguirre notched a goal and McNeely each put in a pair of goals. 8.3 2. Kayla Giuffi (S) 8.275 2. Rachel an assist for Westfield, while Owen Maria Delsordi, Sabrinna DiLollo and Tang (S) 8.15; Prybylski, Kevin Reinhard, Loukas Erika Muskus each scored once, while Uneven Bars: 1. Keara Farley (S) Carayannopoulos, Gabe Romano, Gabby Aloe, Kylie Bierne, Sophie 7.65 2. Giuffi (S) 7.625 3. Jessica Owen Ripperger and George Brause, Taylor Diggs, Kayla Krutis Friebely (S) 6.95; Angelides each netted a goal. Walt and Ashley Vincent each added an Balance Beam: 1. Farley (S) 7.675 Peregrim, Graham Studwell, Max assist. 2. Emma Ross (S) & Chambers (U) Kaplan, Alex Fonseca and Chris Sc Pl-Fanwood 4 3 7 6.75 3. Abby Kennedy (S) 6.6 Beaulieu each added an assist. Keeper Gov. Livingston 0 0 0 Floor Exercise: 1. DeFrancesco Cullen Birkel made four saves. (S) 8.90 2. Chambers (U) 7.825 3. Union 0 1 1 Soccer Blue Devils Ice Danielle Miccio (S) 7.775 Westfield 3 4 7 UC Lady Vikings, 8-0 Lady Blue Devils Tame Soccer Blue Devils Top The 3-0-1 Westfield High School Lions in Volleyball Eliz. Minutemen, 2-1 girls soccer team scored six times in The Westfield High School girls After yielding an early goal, Lee the first half en route to an 8-0 tri- volleyball team tamed the Roselle Beauchamp on an assist from Owen umph over the Union Catholic Vi- Catholic Lady Lions in two sets, 25- Prybylski netted a goal in the 18th kings in Scotch Plains on September 10, 25-13, on September 13. Dana David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times minute then 15 minutes later Owen 15. Hannah Liddy scored twice and Boretz had seven service points and DELIVERING A CRUSHING TACKLE...The Cougar defensive line, which included Alex Esposito, No. 78, and with safety Ripperger on an assist from Loukas Kylinn Kraemer scored once and Brian McGovern, No. 31, crush a Voorhees Viking at Memorial Field in Cranford on September 16. five digs, Sara Correa had seven ser- Carayannopoulos rippled the net to added a pair of goals. Taylor Morgan vice points and three digs, and Sydney give the Westfield High School boys and Ashley Gigon each notched a Swingle had eight service points with soccer team a 2-1 victory over Eliza- goal and an assist. Jenna Iorio, Ryan four aces and a dig. Stephanie Borr Cougar Gridders Trample over Voorhees, 35-0 beth in Elizabeth on September 13. Kirby and Melina McDevitt each had four services and six digs, Lind- Kevin Petino scored the sole goal for scored once, while Grace Elliott and say Miller had four services and four CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 the Minutemen and keeper Pacius Josie Greenwood each had an assist. assists, Leigh Scarano had two ser- Youkendly made seven saves. Cullen Westfield 6 2 8 vices with two aces and three digs and Less that three minutes later at 3:54, on the clock in the quarter. yard slit into the end zone with 9:37 Union Catholic 0 0 0 Oblachinski got some good blocking “In the locker room, we put that left in the third quarter. Birkel made five saves for Westfield. Lizzy Sottung had three services with and dashed 30 yards into the end zone. play in against their defense. We knew “It was the same play that he Westfield 2 0 2 two aces and six digs. “I ran behind the guard and then I it was going to work. I ran right off my [Oblachinski] ran that broke for the Elizabeth 1 0 1 Raider Boys Sedate saw a breakout into the open field on left tackle Jack Carroll and I just saw 30-yarder. Bakie got us down to the Soccer Tigers, 7-0 Blue Devils Top Union the right side. There was no one really the seam. I took it and scored the one. Usually it’s the other way around. Soccer Cougars Quell there, so I broke out and got the touchdown,” Oblachinski said. I saw the hole. I just went for it,” Lady Hilltoppers, 2-1 No time was wasted as the Scotch In Girls Soccer, 3-0 touchdown,” Oblachinski explained. Markase’s six-yard sack, followed McGovern said. Plains-Fanwood High School boys The Westfield High School girls The wildest of the touchdown runs by Bryson’s two-yard sack convinced With a 35-0 lead, the Cougars Maggie Murray and Lauren soccer team shelled the Linden Tigers soccer team rolled over the Union was concluded at 1:16 left in the first the Vikings to punt on their abbrevi- brought in the reserves. Running back Williamson each scored second-half with six first-half goals en route to a Lady Farmers, 3-0, in Union on Sep- half. Bakie received the handoff, goals lead the Cranford High School 7-0 shutout in Linden on September tember 13. Hannah Liddy scored once hooked down the right sideline and girls soccer team to a 2-1 victory over 13. Co-Captain Patrick Ellman netted and had an assist. Grace Elliott and was met by a host of Viking defenders. the Summit Hilltoppers in Summit on a pair of goals and a pair of assists, Taylor Morgan each notched a goal Bakie shook free, weaved his way left September 15. Keegan Mayer on an while John Murphy notched two goals and Josie Greenwood had a pair of through more defenders and left them assist from Helen Johnson scored for and an assist. Co-Captain Ryan assists for Westfield. Goalkeeper in the dust to enter the left portion of the Hilltoppers. Peterson scored a goal and added an Lizzie Brucia made five saves and the end zone. The Cougars entered the Cranford 0 2 2 assist. Tommy DeVizio and Alex Union keeper Caitlyn Finnerty made locker room with a 21-0 lead. Summit 1 0 1 Ferrara each scored once. eight saves. “I shed one tackle. Stopped for a Sc Pl-Fanwood 6 1 7 Westfield 1 2 3 second, saw a hole. I saw my team- Summit Tops Cougars Linden 0 0 0 Union 0 0 0 mate Brian [McGovern] there. He blocked and I went on my way to the In Boys Soccer, 1-0 end zone,” Bakie explained. Jafeth Reyes on an assist from Cougar Josh Cadet received the kick- Delmer Argenal scored the only goal off to open the second half at the 13 as the Summit Hilltoppers downed and returned it to the 26. Three plays the Cranford Cougars, 1-0, in Cranford later Oblachinski slanted off left tackle on September 15. Goalkeeper An- and broke into the open field for his drew Rojo made seven saves for 66-yard touchdown gallop with 10:39 Cranford and James Ford made seven for Summit. PUBLIC NOTICE Summit 0 1 1 UNION COUNTY BOARD Cranford 0 0 0 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD IN THE MIX...Cougars Jake Bradford, No. 29, and Josh Cadet, No. 19, try to Date Adopted: 09/15/16 bring down a Viking at Memorial Field in Cranford on September 16. Probitas Verus Honos Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ated first series. The Cougars took Anthony Araujo carried four times ers has awarded a contract without com- PUBLIC NOTICE petitive bidding as an extraordinary over at midfield. After a few plays, for 29 yards, Connor Fitzsimmons unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Oblachinski connected with receiver carried five times for 18 yards and UNION COUNTY BOARD 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Chris Curry for 30 yards to rest the quarterback Dan Curren carried three NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD resolution authorizing it is available for ball on the Viking 18. Bakie then times for 18 yards. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Date Adopted: 09/15/16 of the Board. scrambled 17 yards to the one and The Cougars will travel to Rahway Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- McGovern got the glory with his one- this Saturday, September 24, to face GOOD AS GOLD...Pamela Federbusch of Mountainside won gold at the Interna- RESOLUTION NO: 2016-722 the Indians at 1 p.m. ers has awarded a contract without com- AWARDED TO: Development Direc- PUBLIC NOTICE petitive bidding as an Professional service tional Adult Figure Skating competition in Vancouver, British Columbia. tions LLC, Rahway, New Jersey Voorhees 0 0 0 0 0 pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This SERVICES: for administration of the SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD Cranford 0 21 14 0 35 contract and the resolution authorizing it is Union County Home Improvement Pro- BOARD OF EDUCATION available for public inspection in the Office Federbusch Strikes Gold In ISU Figure Skating gram and Senior Home Improvement NOTICE OF MEETINGS of the Clerk of the Board. PERIOD: September1, 2016-August 31, (In Compliance with Open Public Reading is Good For You Pamela Federbusch of partner Roland Suckale in the Bronze 2017 Meetings Act – Chapter 231) RESOLUTION NO: 2016–725 Mountainside won a gold medal at Pattern Dance event and won a bronze COSTS: in an amount not to exceed *Addendum to Regularly Scheduled AWARDED TO: Bauch Zucker the ISU International Adult Figure medal for her performance in the $335,000.00. Meetings* Hatfield, LLC of Springfield, New Jer- James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk sey Skating competition held in Masters Artistic Freestyle event. More The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of of the Board Chosen Freeholders SERVICES: as special counsel to repre- Vancouver, British Columbia from than 250 skaters from 17 countries Education will meet on Thursday, October 1 T - 09/22/16, The Leader Fee: $22.95 sent the Union County Police Department 13, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. with a Tenure Rec- August 28-September 4. Federbusch’s competed during the weeklong event in the matter entitled: Stephen Repella v. score of 45.86 in the Gold Ladies 3 PUBLIC NOTICE ognition Ceremony as well as a Recogni- UC Police Department. et al that was held in conjunction with the tion of Principals at Evergreen Elementary COSTS: in an amount not to exceed event significantly bested the field of Americas Masters Games, an event UNION COUNTY BOARD School Gym, Evergreen Avenue & Cedar $10,000.00 nine, and was 11.50 points higher designed to complement the World OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Street, Scotch Plains. James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk than the silver medalist’s score. Masters Games and create a regular NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 1 T - 9/22/16, The Times Fee: $14.28 of the Board Chosen Freeholders Date Adopted: 09/15/16 goleader.com/subscribe 1 T - 09/22/16, The Leader Fee: $22.44 In addition to her gold medal, opportunity for Masters athletes to Public Notice is hereby given that the PUBLIC NOTICE Federbusch won a bronze medal with compete in the Americas region. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ers has awarded a contract without com- UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE petitive bidding as an Professional service UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: 09/15/16 contract and the resolution authorizing it is NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the available for public inspection in the Office Date Adopted: 09/15/16 Date Adopted: 09/15/16 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD of the Clerk of the Board. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 09/15/16 Date Adopted: 09/15/16 ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the RESOLUTION NO: 2016–689 petitive bidding as an Professional service ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- AWARDED TO: T & M Associates of pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This petitive bidding as an Professional service petitive bidding as an extraordinary ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- Middletown, New Jersey contract and the resolution authorizing it is pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. petitive bidding as an Professional service petitive bidding as an Professional service SERVICES: to provide Engineering De- available for public inspection in the Office contract and the resolution authorizing it is 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This sign, Construction Administration and In- of the Clerk of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office resolution authorizing it is available for contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is spection Services for the Intersection Im- of the Clerk of the Board. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office provement at Chestnut Street and Fifth RESOLUTION NO: 2016–706 AWARDED TO: Jacqueline Napper, of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. Avenue, Borough of Roselle, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO: 2016–720 PsyD, MSCP, Plainfield, New Jersey COSTS: for an amount not to exceed amending (Resolution No. 2014-727) RESOLUTION NO: 2016-705 RESOLUTION NO: 2016–716 RESOLUTION NO: 2016–690 $63,451.00 SERVICES: to provide psychological AWARDED TO: USA Architects Plan- amending (Resolution No. 2016-129) amending (Resolution No. 2014-1075) amending (Resolution No. 2015-525) services to the patients of Cornerstone James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk ners & Interior Designers, PA of AWARDED TO: Various Agencies AWARDED TO: Netta Architects of AWARDED TO: Netta Architects, of Behavioral Health Hospital of the Board Chosen Freeholders Somerville, New Jersey SERVICES: to extend the contract pe- Mountainside, New Jersey Mountainside, New Jersey 1 T - 09/22/16, The Leader Fee: $22.44 PERIOD: August 1, 2016-July 31, 2017 SERVICES: associated with the Wheeler riod for two Supportive Housing Program SERVICES: for additional architectural SERVICES: for additional architectural/ COSTS: in an amount not to exceed Park Pool Renovation Project located in (SUP) projects under The FY 2014 and engineering services associated with engineering services associated with the $9,600.00 PUBLIC NOTICE Linden, New Jersey SuperNOFA Continuum of Care (CoC) the improvement to the Warinanco Ice Union County Justice Complex Phase III- James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk COSTS: in an amount not to exceed program. Rink Project Oriscello Correctional Facilities Interior TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS of the Board Chosen Freeholders $55,000.00 for a new contract amount not COSTS: the reflect an increase of PERIOD: May 1, 2016-April 30, 2017 Alterations ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 1 T - 09/22/16, The Leader Fee: $21.42 to exceed$201,000.00 $5,888.98 in funding award for a new grand COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed PLEASE BE ADVISED, that the Zoning PUBLIC NOTICE James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk total of $4,246,618.98. $233,600.00 for a new contract amount $54,000.00 for a new contract amount not Board of Adjustment of the Township of of the Board Chosen Freeholders James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk not to exceed $888,600.00 to exceed $1,536,030.00 Scotch Plains will hold a public hearing on TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD 1 T - 09/22/16, The Leader Fee: $22.95 of the Board Chosen Freeholders James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk October 6, 2016 at 7:30 pm., Municipal CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY 1 T - 09/22/16, The Leader Fee: $23.97 of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders Building, 430 Park Avenue, First Floor PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 09/22/16, The Leader Fee: $23.97 1 T - 09/22/16, The Leader Fee: $23.97 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Council Chambers to hear the application PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS of James Sweeney and Goodman Realty, In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS of Cranford, New Jersey for property lo- Sealed bid proposals for the purchase of ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS cated at 2015 Westfield Avenue, Block 158 inch Wheelbase Paratransit Bus by PLEASE BE ADVISED, that the Zoning ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 2103, Lot 10, R-3A Zone who proposes to the Township of Cranford will be received Board of Adjustment of the Township of PLEASE BE ADVISED, that the Zoning convert the first floor of a commercial space by the Township Clerk on October 11, Scotch Plains will hold a public hearing Board of Adjustment of the Township of PLEASE BE ADVISED, that the Zoning PLEASE BE ADVISED, that the Zoning to residential space consisting of three (3) 2016 in room 108 at the Municipal Build- October 6, 2016, at 7:30 pm., Municipal Scotch Plains will hold a public hearing on Board of Adjustment of the Township of Board of Adjustment of the Township of residential units at the aforementioned ing, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Building, 430 Park Avenue, First Floor October 6, 2016 at 7:30 pm., Municipal Scotch Plains will hold a public hearing on Scotch Plains will hold a public hearing on property, contrary to the following Zoning Jersey, at 11:00 a.m. prevailing time. Council Chambers to hear the application Building, 430 Park Avenue, First Floor October 6, 2016 at 7:30 pm., Municipal October 6, 2016 at 7:30 pm., Municipal Ordinances: Specifications and bid proposal forms of Guillermo Argote, 1240 Lenape Way, Council Chambers to hear the application Building, 430 Park Avenue, First Floor Building, 430 Park Avenue, First Floor Section 23-3.8, R-3A, Single-Family may be obtained in the Office of the Town- Block 14701, Lot 17, R-1 Zone who proof William P. Galway, 65 Canterbury Drive, Council Chambers to hear the application Council Chambers to hear the application Residence Zone: Required: Single-fam- ship Clerk, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, poses to construct a new pool cabana on Block 5601, Lot 12, R-3 Zone who proof Lynn Wands, 592 Birch Street, Block of John E. Lamastra, of Fanwood, NJ for ily dwelling. Present Use: Multi-family dwell- New Jersey, between the hours of 8:00 the aforementioned property, contrary to poses to construct a deck off the rear of the 2303, Lot 17, R-3A Zone who proposes to property located at 39 Jacobs Lane, Block ing on 2nd floor (2 residential units) and a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Fri- the following Zoning Ordinance: house, contrary to the following Zoning construct a side-yard kitchen addition for 13502, Lot 17.0101, R-2 Zone who pro- Retail encompassing the 1st floor. Pro- day. Section 23-3.5b2 R-1 Residence Zone, Ordinance: the single family residence at this address, poses to install a 6 foot fence along the posed Use: Multi-family dwelling encom- All bid proposals shall be submitted in an Permitted Secondary Uses: Required: Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph G, R-3 contrary to the following Zoning Ordinance: front area of the aforementioned property, passing all floors. opaque sealed envelope clearly marked Customary residential storage buildings Zone, Schedule of Lot, Yard and Build- Section 23-3.4A, Schedule of Lot, contrary to the following Zoning Ordinance: Section 23-6, Non-Conforming Uses: “BID SUBMISSION FOR 158 INCH not in excess of 200 square feet of building ing Regulations: Column 10 Rear Yard Yard and Building Regulations: Col- Section 23-2.3(o)-Fences: Maximum 23-6.1 Continuance. a-3 That no non-con- WHEELBASE PARATRANSIT BUS” with area. Proposed: 382 square feet cabana Set-Back, Min. Req.: 30 feet, Proposed: 21 umn 7a Side Street Corner Lot, Min. Req.: Allowed: Four (4) feet in the front yard. forming use may be expanded. the bidder’s name, address and telephone by plan. feet +/- by scale. 15 feet, Proposed by Plan: 7 feet +/-. Proposed: Six (6) feet in the front yard. The Applicant is also requesting any and number. The Applicant is also requesting any and The Applicant is also requesting any and The Applicant is also requesting any and The Applicant is also requesting any and all variances deemed to be necessary at Bidders are required to comply with the all variances deemed to be necessary at all variances deemed to be necessary at all variances deemed to be necessary at all variances deemed to be necessary at the time of the hearing, including any other requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. the time of the hearing, including any other the time of the hearing, including any other the time of the hearing, including any other the time of the hearing, including any other waivers, exceptions, interpretations and and N.J.A.C. 17:27. waivers, exceptions, interpretations and waivers, exceptions, interpretations and waivers, exceptions, interpretations and waivers, exceptions, interpretations and other relief necessary to allow Applicant’s The Township of Cranford reserves the other relief necessary to allow Applicant’s other relief necessary to allow Applicant’s other relief necessary to allow Applicant’s other relief necessary to allow Applicant’s proposed use of the property. right to reject any or all bid proposals or proposed use of the property. proposed use of the property. proposed use of the property. proposed use of the property. All interested persons may be present any part thereof, as in its judgment may be All interested persons may be present All interested persons may be present All interested persons may be present All interested persons may be present and be heard. The file pertaining to this deemed to be in the best interest of the and be heard. The file pertaining to this and be heard. The file pertaining to this and be heard. The file pertaining to this and be heard. The file pertaining to this application is in the Office of the Zoning Township of Cranford. The Township of application is in the Office of the Zoning application is in the Office of the Zoning application is in the Office of the Zoning application is in the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and available for pub- Cranford also reserves the right to waive Board of Adjustment and available for pub- Board of Adjustment and available for pub- Board of Adjustment and available for pub- Board of Adjustment and available for public inspection during regular office hours. any minor irregularity or technicality. lic inspection during regular office hours. lic inspection during regular office hours. lic inspection during regular office hours. lic inspection during regular office hours. Shannon Rapant Tara Rowley Shannon Rapant Shannon Rapant Shannon Rapant Shannon Rapant Secretary to the Board Township Clerk Secretary to the Board Secretary to the Board Secretary to the Board Secretary to the Board 1 T - 9/22/16, The Times Fee: $34.68 1 T - 9/22/16, The Leader Fee: $31.11 1 T - 9/22/16, The Times Fee: $28.56 1 T - 9/22/16, The Times Fee: $28.05 1 T - 9/22/16, The Times Fee: $27.03 1 T - 9/22/16, The Times Fee: $27.03 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 22, 2016 Page 17 Raiders Earn ‘Brez’ No. 700; Sting Elizabeth More photos www.goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 “The first half we were not all that strong and redeem ourselves. I think “I don’t know exactly how many happy because we didn’t think we we did that,” Peterson said. Joe played for me. Joe is probably the defended well at all. We really, really The tension created by the antici- very, very best assistant. I don’t call turned it up in the second half. That pation of attaining win No. 700, or not him assistant, I call him best associate turned things around,” Coach must have been like getting a monkey coach in the country. He’s just out- Breznitsky said. off the back for Coach Breznitsky standing. He works hard with the kids. A DeVizio-to-Murphy setup forced and his team. A lot of these ‘W’s’ were a big part of Pacius to make a diving save early in “Maybe it was. This was never him,” Coach Breznitsky said. the overtime then Murphy returned talked about at all since this season. “It was supposed to be for one year the favor to DeVizio to force another Our concentration is doing the best only in 1994 and the rest is history. I Pacius save. The time clock was we can and winning games. Yes! I took off a year in college, so really it stopped at the 2:00 mark and as time guess it’s over and done with, so we is 25 years now,” Assistant Coach was ticking towards a second over- don’t have to concern ourselves with Mortarulo said. “I have been there for time period, Raider Co-Captain it,” Coach Breznitsky said. “You do 400, 500, 600, 700. Now it’s just get Patrick Ellman delivered a healthy your coaching during the week. We back to business, keep working hard throw-in from the right sideline and work on things and I was glad to see as a group and keep getting better. We Devine-Gelling got to the ball first, that the boys did a good job in that have the potential to be one of the best took his shot, Pacius dove helplessly respect.” teams in the state but we still have that to his left and the Raider fans roared. “We keep moving forward, keep to prove until we get into the later part “I was getting ready for Pat Ellman getting better every game, so I think of the season when the competition to make that throw-in because he’s we are in a good place right now,” continues to rise and the stakes be- like a crane, he throws them pretty far. Peterson said. come higher.” The second I got it past the defender Another person who seemed to be Elizabeth 1 0 0 1 I got the ball. I just made the run. I in a good place was Assistant Coach Sc Pl-Fanwood 1 0 1 2 didn’t think about it. It just happened. Joe Mortarulo, who had been with The second I scored I was so happy I Coach Breznitsky for a number of ERRATUM: got the coach his 700th win,” Devine- years, which included, at least, his Courtesy of Charles Mulrooney for The Westfield Leader and The Times Gelling said. 500th victory when the Raiders de- In the Scotch Plains-Fanwood/ I GET BY WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS...Blue Devil Ishmael Glasco, No. 9, gets a little help from Kyle The victory over the Minutemen feated Cranford, 2-0, at Walnut El- Westfield boys soccer game on Sep- Dombrowski, No 7, and breaks into the open field against the Ridge Red Devils at Kehler Stadium on September 17. was also sweet justice for the 4-0 ementary School in Cranford on Oc- tember 10, it was incorrectly indi- Raiders. tober 20, 2004, and his 600th with a cated that John Murphy scored a “They ended our season last year, 6-0 triumph over Cranford at Memo- goal for the Raiders when it was so obviously we’ve been talking about rial Field in Cranford on September Tommy DeVizio, who put it Key Plays Preserve Blue Devil Win over Ridge this game. We wanted to come in 20, 2011. through. Sorry for the mistake! CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 of his defender and Martini put his for a 41-yard TD strike. On their next Murphy’s pass at the Westfield 16 pass right in his hands for the 45-yard possession, the Red Devils took just and returned it to the 30. TD with 8:07 left in the first quarter. four plays to find the end zone when “I think our coverage was kind of Moriarty also hit the first of his five fullback RJ Milligan plunged in from bad, got bit inside with the out routes points after. the three, making the score 28-21 with but the quarterback threw it high and Ridge went three-and-out on its next 3:30 left in the quarter. when the receiver tipped it, I played possession and punted to the Westfield After their defense held tight, the the ball from there. It was basically 48. On the second play, Martini hit Red Devils began another drive with just a lucky play on my part,” Glasco Moriarty on the left sideline for his 50- the help of two 15-yard penalties. But described humbly. yard TD midway through the quarter. the Blue Devils’ defensive line stepped The Blue Devils’ drive stalled at A combined five-yard sack by Owen up. Kessler smothered Murphy forc- the 37 and punter Kyle Dombrowski Kessler and Jacob Dayon convinced ing an intentional grounding. On the kicked a booming punt that came to Ridge to punt once again. Blue Devil next play, Murphy’s pass was picked rest at the Ridge seven. Dombrowski linebacker Drew Ortiz also added a off by McDaniel at the 46 and re- later hammered the nail in the coffin four-yard sack and a devastating hit. turned to the Ridge 39. On the third with a seven-yard sack on fourth down. Westfield got the ball on its 21 and play, Glasco broke loose for his 30- “I think we got the best ‘D’ line in Glasco hooked left and outran all de- yard TD and a 35-21 Westfield lead the state of New Jersey. Jeff [Gagum], fenders for his 79-yard TD gallop with with 6:07 remaining. Kessler, [Nick] Maher, [Jake] Vall- 4:21 still remaining in the first quarter. Ridge’s next possession was cut [Llobera], Kyle Dombrowski all do a Trailing 21-0, the Red Devils main- short when Glasco picked off great job,” Glasco said. tained their wits and engineered an “Right at the end, the defensive line 11-play, 52-yard scoring drive that always steps up. We have four or five was concluded with quarterback Reading is Good For You guys who always put pressure on the Aiden Murphy’s 11-yard TD comple- quarterback. Ish has great coverage tion to tight end Andrew Lusardi mid- and he did it again. Ish always comes way through the second quarter. through in the clutch,” Martini said. The Blue Devils opened the second “We stayed the course. It’s going to half with possession on their own 22 be a long game with them. They run a and after a five-yard run by Glasco, lot of different plays. None of them Martini found Shirk for a 73-yard TD look the same. They do it really well David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and a 28-7 lead with 11:05 on the clock. and I am proud of the way our kids JOB WELL DONE...Raider Assistant Coach Joe Mortarulo, left, and Head Coach Tom Breznitsky, right, stand with co- Ridge immediately answered with a handled it,” Coach DeSarno said. captain Ryan Peterson, No. 8, who scored the first goal, and Robert Devine-Gelling, No. 23, who scored the winning goal in 73-yard drive that ended with Murphy goleader.com/subscribe Ridge 0 7 14 0 21 overtime for the 2-1 victory over Elizabeth to present coach Breznitsky with his 700th career win. finding Dan Skea all alone in the middle Westfield 21 0 7 7 35

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GARAGE SALE APARTMENT FOR RENT WESTFIELD ported to Westfield police headquar- Tuesday, September 6, a resident ters, where he was processed and Trump’s Putin Praise Panned: Lots of great quality items, One bedroom in two family home. of the 200 block of Massachusetts held in lieu of bail. Furniture, clothes, lamps, Newly renovated. Rent $1400.00 Street reported a motor vehicle bur- Friday, September 16, Jarred S. ‘I Smell The Stench of Appeasement’ decorative items includes electric, water, glary that occurred between 11 p.m. Freeman, 33, of Manasquan was ar- Donald Trump at the Commander- demand people with domestic, for- Everything must go! garbage. Background check. on September 5 and 6:48 a.m. on rested and charged with driving while in-Chief Forum, September 8th, said, eign policy, and government experi- Saturday, Sept. 24, 9am-1pm (908) 322-4816 September 6. The unlocked vehicle intoxicated (DWI), pursuant to a traf- “Well, he (Putin) does have an 82 ence. Naiveté and ignorance particu- Rain date, Sept. 25, 9am-1pm was parked in the victim’s driveway fic stop in the area of Boulevard and percent approval rating (in larly in international affairs where 640 Prospect Street, Westfield HOUSE CLEANING at the time of the incident. Approxi- Ross Place. Freeman was transported Russia)…he’s been a leader, far more nuance often matters more than broad Tired? No time to clean your house mately $500 in cash and other miscel- to police headquarters, where he was than our president has been a leader. brushstrokes are a recipe for disaster AFTER SCHOOL SITTER NEEDED or apartment? I will do it for you. laneous items were stolen. processed and released to a respon- We have a divided country.” Consider these Presidents: Sitter needed for 2 older kids. Excellent references. Free Friday, September 9, a resident of sible adult. Putin said to an ABC reporter in Washington, commander-in-chief Driver's license & car required Estimates! (862) 307-3481 the 800 block of Harding Street re- FANWOOD December 2015, Trump is “talented, of the Continental Army, member of for after school pick ups & driving ported a motor vehicle burglary that Tuesday, September 13, Justin without any doubt.” Trump, Decem- Continental Congress, president of to activities. Up to 5 days/wk, HELP WANTED-NURSERY SCHOOL occurred between 7 p.m. on Septem- Curry, 26, of Elizabeth was arrested ber 17, 2015, “It is always an honor to the Constitutional Convention. 2:30-5:30pm. Send email to Small Christian Nursery School in ber 8 and 8:35 a.m. on September 9. on an active warrant out of be so nicely complimented by a man Jefferson, vice-president, minister [email protected] Springfield area looking for 2 part The victim was not certain if the ve- Woodbridge following a motor ve- so highly respected within his own to France, state governor and legisla- time teachers. Experience with hicle was locked at the time of the hicle stop at Midway Avenue and country and beyond.” tor, member of the Congress of the Expert Calculus/Precalc Tutor children preferred. College incident; however, there were no signs Russell Road. Curry was processed, But Putin a former KGM agent has Confederation and the Second Conti- of forced entry on the vehicle. posted bail and released. no regard for human rights, silences nental Congress, author of the Decla- AP-certified, veteran HS math tu- students welcome. Email letter of interest and resume to Friday, September 9, Kimberly Thursday, September 15, Brian his enemies, invaded Crimea, threat- ration of Independence and the Vir- tor specializing in calculus and Cleaves, 50, of Summit surrendered Venezia, 47, of Plainfield was ar- ens Ukraine and NATO, and sends ginia Statute of Religious Freedom. precalculus. Master's, very expe- [email protected] or call (973) 379-7160. herself at police headquarters due to rested on an active warrant out of his warplanes to harass our ships and Madison, “father of the Constitu- rienced, patient, excellent results. an active Westfield traffic warrant, Fanwood after a motor vehicle stop at planes. tion,” champion of its ratification, Please call Mel: (732) 603-9521. HELP WANTED with bail of $120. She was processed Sheelens Crossing and South Avenue. Trump continued. “I think I would secretary of state, congressman, mem- ASIAN ANTIQUES WANTED ADMINISTRATIVE and posted bail. He was processed, posted bail and have a very, very good relationship ber of the Continental Congress. Friday, September 9, a resident of released. with Putin, and I think I would have a Monroe, secretary of war, secre- All Other Antiques Welcome. CLASSROOM ASSISTANT Office and classroom support the 1000 block of Ripley Avenue re- Saturday, September 17, Andrew very, very good relationship with tary of state, state governor, minister High Prices Paid for Asian Antiques ported being the victim of a theft. An Davidson, 26, of Fanwood was ar- Russia.” to Britain and France, United States North Plainfield Antique Gallery position available in our pre-school with campuses in Westfield and unknown suspect stole the victim’s rested on an active warrant out of British Prime Minister Chamber- aenator, member of the Continental 1006 RT22 E. North Plainfield, NJ Shimano Triax 21-speed bicycle, val- Cranford following a motor vehicle lain thought he had a good relation- Congress, state assemblyman. Ask for Joseph (973) 641-8053 Scotch Plains. Days and hours based upon academic school ued at $500, from the south-side train stop at Midway Avenue and Tillotson ship with Hitler because Hitler had Lincoln, congressman, Illinois state FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE calendar. Computer skills a plus, station lot. Road. He was processed, posted bail told him that he had, “No more terri- legislator, post master. with a love and enjoyment of Friday, September 9, Lazaro and released. torial demands to make in Europe” if Theodore Roosevelt, civil service Body By Jake FIRMFLEX Total Sanchez, 30, of Newark was arrested Saturday, September 17, Juan he were given the Sudetenland under commissioner, state governor, assis- Body Trainer. Complete Workout children a must. Submit resume to cwilkinson@ on a no-bail warrant from the Essex Coreas, 34, of South Plainfield was the Munich Agreement. tant secretary of the navy. Exercise Machine. Space County Superior Court, pursuant to a arrested on active warrants out of Trump’s praise of Putin brings to Taft, secretary of war, governor- Saving Design, Padded Bench, christopheracademy.com or call (908) 233-7447 motor vehicle stop at Central Avenue Scotch Plains and Plainfield after a mind British Prime Minister general of the Philippines, an IRS tax Adjustable Height & Resistance. and Clifton Street. He was processed motor vehicle stop at Sheelens Cross- Thatcher’s comment on June 9, 1983, collector, assistant prosecutor, state Perfect For Home or Dorm! PT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY and turned over to the Essex County ing and South Avenue. He was pro- “I seem to smell the stench of ap- court judge, United States appellate Excellent Condition. $75. jail. cessed, posted bail and released. peasement in the air.” court judge,solicitor-general. Call (908) 654-6091 LIFEGUARDS WANTED Professor Richard Neustadt of Truman, presiding county court CRANFORD Saturday, September 10, Charles Saturday, September 17, police Jones, 52, of Scotch Plains was ar- conducted an investigation on the 80 Harvard University wrote in “Presi- judge, congressman, United States FREELANCERS WANTED Recreation & Parks Department dential Power and the Modern Presi- senator. Early bird lifeguard needed at rested on an outstanding Fanwood block of Kempshall Terrace and lo- Strong, detail-oriented writers traffic warrant, with bail of $115, cated Marco Giasullo, 29, of dent,” “The presidentency is not a Eisenhower, supreme commander Cranford Pools. Must be 16+ to ap- place for amateurs. (This) sort of ex- of allied forces in Europe, supreme with professional demeanor ply and certified in lifeguarding, CPR/ pursuant to a motor vehicle stop on Plainfield, who had an active warrant needed to cover local the 200 block of West South Avenue. out of Plainfield. Giasullo was ar- pertise can hardly be acquired with- commander of NATO. AED & First Aid. 4:45am-9am, M-F. out deep experience in political of- Reagan, two-term state governor. government meetings. Must be Call (908) 709-7260 if interested. He was transported to police head- rested, processed, posted bail and able to meet deadlines, know quarters, processed and released on released. fice.” G.H.W. Bush, vice-president, con- how to write a lead, and take PUBLIC NOTICE his own recognizance as per the CRANFORD But Trump is a rank amateur who, gressman, envoy to China, ambassa- an active interest in their beats Fanwood Municipal Court. Thursday, September 15, Lindsay for example, told Meet The Press’s dor to the United Nations, CIA direc- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Chuck Todd, August 16, 2015, that he tor. in order to develop news NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF Saturday, September 10, Megan Morris, 33, of Keansburg was ar- stories. Please email ORDINANCE 16-09-R Duffy, 22, of Fanwood was arrested rested and charged with possession gets his military advice from watch- We cannot afford neophytes in the resume and clips to: AND PUBLIC HEARING on a Fanwood traffic warrant, with of heroin and possession of parapher- ing television. Trump has no experi- Oval Office. An ordinance was introduced by the bail of $89, pursuant to a motor ve- nalia after police responded to a re- ence working in government or for- Stephen Schoeman [email protected] Mayor and Council of the Borough of hicle stop in the area of West North port of a suspicious motor vehicle. mulating domestic and foreign policy. Westfield Fanwood on September 19, 2016. Copies Avenue and Tuttle Parkway. She was Police located a 2001 Buick in the The presidency is not an overnight cram. of this ordinance can be obtained without These increasingly dangerous times PUBLIC NOTICE cost in the Clerk's Office, at the Fanwood transported to police headquarters, area of Myrtle Street and Rod Smith Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, where she was processed and released Place. During an investigation police TOWN OF WESTFIELD Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours Assemblywoman Invites Public to PLANNING BOARD after posting bail. located heroin on an occupant, iden- of 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. Monday, September 12, Emma tified as Morris. Morris was arrested, The Planning Board of the Town of This Ordinance amends the Length of Emergency Preparedness Fair Westfield, New Jersey will convene an Service Awards program for the Rescue Preston, 49, of Westfield was arrested processed and released pending a executive session of the Board on October Squad pertaining to its credit point system on a Westfield criminal warrant, with Superior Court appearance. I would like to invite you to join me enough supplies and a plan designed 5, 2016, in Council Chambers at the Mu- in determining LOSAP awards. bail of $322. Upon further investiga- MOUNTAINSIDE at my upcoming Emergency Prepared- for how you are going to safely see nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, This ordinance is scheduled for public tion, she also was charged with hin- Monday, September 12, a motor your family through emergency situ- Westfield, New Jersey at 6:45 pm. The hearing and adoption on October 17, 2016, ness Fair at Home Depot in Vauxhall Board will review and discuss the Housing at 7:00 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 dering apprehension, obstruction of vehicle accident with injuries was (Union Township) on Saturday, Sep- ations. Element and Fair Share Plan. North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New justice and driving with a suspended reported at 4:15 p.m. at the intersec- tember 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. I am also excited that we have Kris McAloon Jersey. license, pursuant to a motor vehicle tion of Route 22 and Summit Road. As chair of the Assembly home- secured numerous emergency re- Secretary, Planning Board Eleanor McGovern stop in the area of Downer Street near Tuesday, September 13, a motor sponse vehicles, including a fire truck, 1 T - 9/22/16, The Leader Fee: $12.75 Borough Clerk land security and preparedness com- 1 T - 9/22/16, The Times Fee: $21.42 Osborn Avenue. She was transported vehicle accident was reported at 12:06 mittee, I am committed to informing police car, and an ambulance that PUBLIC NOTICE to police headquarters, where she was p.m. at Mountain Avenue and Park everybody how to be prepared – and attendees will be able to explore and PUBLIC NOTICE processed and released with a man- Drive. interact with – it will be great for BOROUGH OF FANWOOD I hope you will take the morning to NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BOROUGH OF FANWOOD datory court date. Sunday, September 18, a resident stop by and bring your children. children! ORDINANCE 16-07-S NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF Friday, September 16, Jose Netro, of Wood Valley Road reported the This free event will bring together Participants in this event include: AND PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE 16-08-R 22, of Summit was arrested on an theft of power tools, valued at $780. organizations dedicated to ensuring FEMA, New Jersey State Police, New AND PUBLIC HEARING An ordinance was introduced by the outstanding Westfield criminal war- Monday, September 19, a motor that we are prepared for all types of Jersey Office of Homeland Security, Mayor and Council of the Borough of An ordinance was introduced by the rant, with bail of $980, pursuant to a vehicle accident was reported at 2:14 emergency situations that can – and Union County Sheriff’s Office, Union Fanwood on September 19, 2016. Copies Mayor and Council of the Borough of prisoner pickup at the Springfield p.m. on Route 22 near the center isle Township Police Department, Union of this ordinance can be obtained without Fanwood on September 19, 2016. Copies will – affect us all. cost in the Clerk's Office, at the Fanwood of this ordinance can be obtained without Police Department. Netro was trans- U-turns. Whether it is a storm like Hurri- Township Fire Department, Union Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, cost in the Clerk's Office, at the Fanwood cane Sandy that leaves us without Township EMS, American Red Cross, Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, power for days or weeks, a flood that United Way of Greater Union County, of 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours Bramnick Lauds Christie’s and State Farm Insurance Company. This Ordinance amends Chapter 86 of 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. makes traveling to the store for food Salaries and Compensation of the Code of This Ordinance regulates Commercial or medicine difficult, or a fire in your Annette Quijano the Borough of Fanwood. Pet Shops. home, it is always important to have Assemblywoman (D-20th, Elizabeth) This ordinance is scheduled for public This ordinance is scheduled for public Latest Initiative in Education hearing and adoption on October 17, 2016, hearing and adoption on October 17, 2016, at 7:00 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 at 7:00 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 TRENTON — Assembly Minority behind by an outdated public-educa- North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Leader Jon Bramnick (R-21st, tion system,” Mr. Bramnick said in a Elizabeth Man Charged Jersey. Jersey. Westfield) praised Governor Chris release. “Charter schools in SDA dis- Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern Christie’s latest effort in education tricts have shown the ability to suc- Borough Clerk Borough Clerk 1 T - 9/22/16, The Times Fee: $20.40 1 T - 9/22/16, The Times Fee: $19.89 reform, hailing his decision to try to cessfully graduate more students at a With Sexual Assault of Child reopen the New Jersey State Supreme lower cost than traditional public Court’s 31-year-old Abbott vs. Burke schools. ELIZABETH — An Elizabeth man month, Mr. Hewette-Guyton said. ruling. “The Legislature must join the gov- has been arrested in connection with Criminal charges against Viana Democrat Jacob Awarded The governor last week directed ernor in advocating for students in the sexual assault of a child, acting were filed earlier this week, and fol- the state’s attorney general to petition failing districts and the taxpayers who Union County Prosecutor Grace H. lowing attempts to locate and arrest Progressive Choice Distinction the court to revisit Abbott, seeking to can no longer afford the costs of this Park announced last Thursday. him, he turned himself in to authori- SOMERVILLE — The New Jer- candidates and causes that promote allow the administration to bypass failed system.” Carlos Viana, 52, is charged with ties at approximately noon on Sep- sey Democratic Committee’s (NJDC) progressive values. certain laws such as teacher tenure The Supreme Court ruled in Abbott, first-degree aggravated sexual assault tember. State Superior Court Judge Progressive Caucus has unanimously Ethan Andersen, co-chairman of claiming they violate the state and subsequent related cases, that the of a child and third-degree endanger- Regina Caulfield set bail at $300,000, decided to award Peter Jacob, the the caucus, said, “Our members are constitution’s requirement for a “thor- constitution’s “thorough and effi- ing the welfare of a child. ordering Viana not to have any con- Democratic nominee in New Jersey’s very excited to show their support of ough and efficient” system of educa- cient” clause required the state to The case was referred to the tact with the victim and to surrender 7th Congressional District, the Pro- Peter and the message he brings. Pe- tion. fund poorer districts at the same level prosecutor’s office’s Special Victims his passport. He was subsequently gressive Choice distinction. ter has the energy, knowledge, and The filings with the court argue that as wealthier ones. Unit by a local hospital last weekend, incarcerated in the Union County The Progressive Choice distinc- vision necessary to bring true pro- more than $100 billion have been Gov. Christie in June proposed an according to Union County Assistant jail. tion is an honor awarded from the gressive change to our country. He reallocated from state funds to low- overhaul of the funding system, es- Prosecutor Nathan Hewette-Guyton. Convictions on charges of first- caucus to signal candidates that have has proven that he will fight for the income, so-called Abbott or schools sentially granting each district money An investigation revealed that Viana degree aggravated sexual assault of a proven to be true progressives, based average American, and to fundamen- development authority (SDA), dis- on a roughly $6,600 per pupil basis. inappropriately touched the victim, child are commonly punishable by 25 on the group’s mission statement. tally change our government so that it tricts with little or improvement. Under the proposal, Westfield who is under the age of 13, earlier this years to life in state prison. Candidates who are awarded this functions for all of us. Along with this “This action demonstrates the schools would see a tenfold increase honor receive support from the cau- distinction, we have committed to governor’s commitment to the suc- in state subsidies to about $40 mil- Rahway Flood Plan Clears cus and their members. This year, the help spread awareness of his cam- cess of students who are being left lion. NJDC decided to reignite the for- paign, and organize our base of vol- Another Legislative Hurdle merly inactive Progressive Caucus in unteers to help his campaign in the response to a recently-energized ac- best way they can. Our goal is to have WHS Marching Bands REGION — A bill that instructs Control coordinator Dan Aschenbach, a tivist base. The freshman caucus has the caucus become a force of pro- the Secretary of the Army to priori- former mayor of Cranford, at the organi- been able to quickly grow in number, gressive activism, and supporting Takes First at Festival tize a final review of the Rahway zations June meeting. and has begun to mobilize behind Peter was an easy decision.” River flood mitigation plan has The plan includes modification to WESTFIELD — Westfield High forward to the remainder of the com- overwhelming passed the U.S. Sen- the Orange Reservoir that would allow School’s largest ever marching band petitive season, especially our first ate. it to lower the water level — thus in- began their Saturday at halftime at appearance at a Bands of America The measure, which was adopted creasing capacity — before a storm, Lance V.A. Reform Kehler Stadium with their new show, Regional competition at the Univer- by the Senate 96-4 last week, still channel improvements downstream and Bach & Roll. sity of Delaware in mid-October.” must be approved by the House and the elevation or acquisition of proper- The 135-strong band then traveled The show is pure classical music that — assuming there are differences — ties. Measure Passes House to neighboring Scotch Plains- everyone will recognize this year with be reconciled in a conference com- WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. gional office carry out claim adjudi- Fanwood High School to compete in tunes by composer Johann Sebastian Bach mittee before final passage and ad- Leonard Lance (R-7th) this week cation within 125 days with 98 per- the annual Marching Band Festival, The next performance of Bach & Roll vance to the president’s desk. Westfield Y Forming hailed passage of reforms to the De- cent accuracy. Regional offices must taking First Place in the VI A cat- by the Westfield High School Marching The plan, knows as 4a, was se- Debate Team partment of Veterans Affairs, includ- submit a three step report every time egory. Wearing their striking new Band will be at the football game this lected from 10 options developed by WESTFIELD — The Westfield ing passage of his bipartisan V.A. it fails to meet its 125-day goal with uniform, the Marching Blue Devils Saturday, September 24 at Kehler, after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Area ‘Y’ is forming a debate team Regional Office Accountability Act. explanation, reasoning and solutions also brought home all the awards in which the band will travel to Piscataway reduce flooding along the 82 square consisting of high school students. “Too often across New Jersey I for improvement. It will also contain their class, including Best Music, Best for their next competition. miles of the Rahway River Watershed Those interested in learning public hear from veterans complaining about a description of additional resources Visual and Best Overall Effect. stretching 24 miles from the Orange forum debate or who are former de- a Veterans Administration that is not necessary for the office to reach its With an unprecedented 60 rookies Reading is Good For You Reservoir in Essex County through baters interested in supporting the serving them nearly as well as it goals, from staffing to policy changes joining the band this year, there was Union County to the Arthur Kill in next generation of public speakers should. It’s time we institute strict and an action plan to enable the office intensive training over the summer to Carteret. are asked to email metrics and report on what tools and to meet its goal. ensure the performance was up to the Flood mitigation efforts are more [email protected]. resources can better adjudicate claims. “We must continue our progress in band directors’ high standards. Chris- than decade old along the waterway Students will learn to organize their The brave men and women who have reforming the V.A. so it may regain topher Vitale and Trevor Sindorf said but gathered new momentum after thoughts and present them clearly and stepped forward to serve our nation the trust and confidence of our nation’s they were delighted with the results. Hurricane Irene in 2011 caused more effectively. The program will meet at deserve our continued dedication to heroes. By holding executives to ac- “We’re extremely excited for the than $100 million damages, heavily the Main ‘Y’ on Tuesday evenings fixing the V.A. and ensuring they re- count we will identify and diagnose 2016 edition of the Marching Blue impacting Cranford. and team members will compete at ceive the services they have earned in the persisting problems preventing Devils,” said Mr. Vitale. “Bach & If implemented, Plan 4a would cost various tournaments during the school Roll will certainly be another memo- our defense,” Mr. Lance said. the delivery of high quality care,” he goleader.com/subscribe approximately $73 million, said Mayors year. Students do not need any prior The legislation requires a V.A. re- concluded. rable production and we’re looking Council Rahway River Watershed Flood experience. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 22, 2016 Page 19 POPCORN NJFO Opens Season With Sully Homage to American in Paris Down to Earth Ace WESTFIELD – The New Jersey vivid description capturing the 3 popcorns Festival Orchestra (NJFO) opens sounds and moods of France’s capi- One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent its 2016-2017 season on Saturday, tal after visiting in 1928. The or- October 1 with a dramatic homage chestral piece tells the story of an By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER Air Force ace who would ultimately to both America and Paris. The con- American swept up in the energy of film critic shine in the scant few seconds fate cert, a spontaneous combustion of Paris, but thinking of the jazz back Director Clint Eastwood’s Sully, would allot after a gaggle of Cana- jazz and classical, titled “An Ameri- home. It's still so popular that the detailing the little-told backstory of dian Geese fouled his engines. He’s can and Paris,” features a sparkling authentic Parisian taxi horns Captain Chesley “Sully” the All-American boy, a high school Gershwin program presenting two Gershwin calls for in the score con- Sullenberger’s ‘Miracle on the scholar whose Denison, Texas, roots of the American composer’s best- tinue to be rented by orchestras all Hudson,’ is a competently drama- created in him a trademark mod- loved orchestral works and an or- over the country. tized paean to a very deserving hero, esty. While we lately suffer the chestral favorite by Parisian com- “This concert demonstrates two and much more entertaining than I showboat antics of far too many poser Claude Debussy. different sides of French life as de- had anticipated. Sure, Tom Hanks athletes, we really prefer our icons The concert opens dramatically picted by an insider (Debussy) and is going to be as good as ever, and graciously terse and bereft of bra- with Gershwin’s renowned “Con- an outsider (Gershwin). Gershwin Eastwood will bring his journey- vado, like the cowboy film stars of certo in F,” featuring internation- captures the symphonic noise of ally acclaimed pianist Jack Gibbons. Paris. Debussy portrays the beauty man skill to the work. But in captur- early Hollywood. You know: “Aw ARTISTS LIVE ON...Five of the seven Devlin children sit under the portraits of ing the idea of a human being func- shucks, ma’am…tweren’t nothin’.” Widely considered the most suc- of the city’s colors, sights and their parents, Wende and Harry Devlin, and their childhood home, at 443 Hillside cessful American piano concerto senses. This is set to be one of the tioning at his very best, Todd In that vein, the recurring thought Ave., in Mountainside at the Westfield Historical Society. Pictured from left to Komarnicki’s swell adaptation of shared by Sully and co-pilot Jeff right are: Nicholas Devlin, Wende Devlin Gates, Brion, Jeff, and David Devlin. ever, the elegant and moving work most energetic, uplifting and fasci- the book, “Highest Duty,” by Skiles (Aaron Eckhart) as they are Not pictured are Alexandra Eldridge and the late Harry "Herk" Devlin. is a brilliant example of Gershwin’s nating concert experiences one can Sullenberger and Jeffrey Zaslow, holed up in the New York Marriott virtuosic ability to weave jazz ever hope to have,” Wroe contin- puts it all across. during what seems like an inquisi- themes into a classical symphonic ued. “We hope that you will come As you may have surmised by tion at the hands of the NTSB, is, piece. and be part of this unique celebra- now in your traipse on this mortal “We did our jobs.” But not content This dazzlingly difficult concerto tion.” Earth, our species is capable of both that the proof is in the pudding, the Devlin Exhibition Continues demands a virtuoso pianist with su- The concert will take place at The terrible and wonderful things, the independent government body con- perb technique and soloist Jack Gib- Presbyterian Church in Westfield bulk of us happily preferring the tends, via computer simulation mod- At Westfield Historical Soc. bons will not disappoint. Described on Saturday October 1 at 7 p.m. at latter pursuit. Too often unable to els, that Captain Sullenberger could by the BBC as “THE Gershwin pia- the Presbyterian Church in Westfield discern the small, commonplace have safely landed his aircraft at nist of our time” and by Classic FM and on Sunday, October 2 at 3 p.m. WESTFIELD – The Lives and Art Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. as “one of the world's greatest at The Concert Hall located in The heroics hardworking folks accom- either LaGuardia or Teterboro air- of Harry and Wende Devlin: A Mar- “It was very exciting. And all the kids plish almost every day, coupled with ports. To our chagrin, they make a Gershwin exponents,” Gibbons’ per- Dorothy Young Center for the Per- riage of Two Extraordinary Talents, in the neighborhood loved coming over forming career has taken him across forming Arts at Drew University in the absolute horror that the nefari- curiously convincing case. We kind continues to its second weekend of to watch Mr. Devlin draw cartoons or ous segment of our population regu- of doubt it, but are nonetheless en- the world, with regular appearances Madison. exhibition at the Westfield Historical paint in his studio while classical mu- at New York’s Carnegie Hall and Discounted 3-series and 4-series larly perpetuates, we pine for sav- gaged. Hey, what’s going on here? Society, Saturday and Sunday, Sep- sic played in the background.” iors… high relief examples of our Tom Hanks, perfectly cast for his Lincoln Center, and London’s Queen ticket packages for both venues, tember 24 and 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. at “Both my Mom and Dad encour- Elizabeth and Royal Albert Halls. which vary in price from $73 to better nature. When these brave credibility and built-in integrity, rep- 314 Mountain Avenue, Westfield. aged me,” he says. “They would give souls arrive just in the nick of time resents our ideal…the everyman in Opening the second half of $242 according to seating level, are Harry and Wende were multi-tal- me hints about my drawing. As I went NJFO’s program is “Fetes” from now on sale. Single tickets for each to save the day, we luxuriate in the all his potential nobility, affronted ented artists and writers who brought through high school, every time some- chance to lionize them. by the NTSB’s implications, but Parisian Claude Debussy’s orches- concert cost $28 to $76, with spe- up seven children painting portraits, one needed a poster drawn, the kids tral work “Nocturnes” for orches- cial discounts for children under 18 Thus, it only follows that if if any too polite to castigate what may be illustrating for magazines, writing and would say – ‘Have Brion do it.’ It suspicious detractor ventures to be- self-serving ulterior motives in the tra, inspired by James Abbott and students with college ID. Single illustrating 28 childrens books, creat- gave me confidence and, it was fun!” McNeill Whistler’s series of Im- tickets and discount packages may smirch and then snatch this good guise of airline safety. Phone calls ing comic strips, even writing humor- Brion’s paintings, as well as his guy or gal from our therapeutic idol- between him and his wife (Laura pressionist paintings by the same be purchased directly from the ous poetry for Good Housekeeping sister’s, Alexandra Eldridge, who title. “Fetes” paints an enlivening NJFO box office at (908) 232-9400. ization, we get darn indignant. How Linney) paint a scene of domestic Magazine. exhibits internationally, hang on the dare they? Such is the case shortly typicalness now being haunted by orchestral picture of the more rustic To purchase online, visit Harry and Wende’s creative efforts second floor of the exhibit. Also pleasures enjoyed by Debussy dur- www.njfestivlaorchestra.org. For after the January 15, 2009, casu- the cynical notion that no good deed and excellence had a strong influence shown are wood sculptures of a large alty-free landing of U.S. Airway’s goes unpunished. Aaron Eckhart’s ing his childhood in the Bois de more information, call (908) 232 on their offspring. The art work and fish and a white swan, created by Boulogne, a sprawling wooded park 9400, email Flight #1549. While the world is second in command is played as the books of four of the second Devlin Nicholas Devlin. Wende Devlin Gates busy extolling the courage of Cap- loyal sidekick who is quite in awe in Paris. [email protected] or go generation can also be seen at the has authored or co-authored four adult The love for Paris culminates with to www.njfestivlaorchestra.org. tain Sullenberger, naming streets of his superior’s valor under fire. beautiful Reeve house, home of the books and two childrens books which and babies after him, the National Of course we have our own little arguably the finest and most vibrant Westfield Historical Society. are also on view. In another room, musical love letter ever penned to a Transportation Safety Board agenda for re-living in the movie “As a kid, I loved watching my Dad Jeff Devlin’s film, An Artist’s Odys- (NTSB) has thoughts and plans oth- theater what we doubtless witnessed city: An American in Paris. George www.goleader.com taking a pencil and paper and - just like sey, about Harry and Wende Devlin Gershwin wrote this evocative and erwise. Our better sense says they ad nauseam on the news for days magic - create a character that you and their fine art, runs continuously, do important, indispensable stuff, afterwards. The practice goes as far thought was just wonderful,” said Brion giving background and emotion to while the skeptical we wonders what back as our oral histories….even Devlin, an artist who studied at the this extraordinary couple. powers that be deem to cast a pall before caveman Oog, Achilles and on what can only seem wondrous Odysseus wowed us with their prow- and great. ess and fortitude. You see, there’s an astute movie It’s a self-congratulatory tradi- Hauge Chosen for Army All- thing filmmaker Eastwood does here tion wherein we anoint a specific in order to bring suspense to a story example of human virtuousness as that otherwise seemed apparent and our reigning champion, and accord American Marching Band without hidden subtext. He bewil- him or her with a near mythological ders the audience by substituting importance. Here, by dissecting the WESTFIELD– The U.S. Army All- honored him before his fellow band one tension for another. Going in, event, vividly examining its parts American Bowl presented by Ameri- members, classmates, friends and we all know what happened. Sully and interspersing them with the nu- can Family Insurance Selection Tour family during a special recognition performed a water landing that fa- merous, mitigating circumstances, Westfield High School (WHS) on event hosted at the school. cilitated the survival of all 155 pas- the director celebrates how “Sully” Tuesday to select clarinet player The U.S. Army All-American sengers and crew. But suddenly became a household name. Michael Hauge to the 2017 U.S. Army Marching Band performs each year Nabig Sakr Carmen Cascao there’s trouble anew when the *** All-American Marching Band. WHS at halftime of the nationally-broad- NTSB, represented in the film by Sully, rated PG-13, is a Warner casted U.S. Army All-American Bowl. characters who seem more like a Bros. release directed by Clint By becoming a U.S. Army All-Ameri- star chamber, calls it a “crash.” Eastwood and stars Tom Hanks, can, Hauge is joining an elite group. NC& Jewelers Gosh, it sure has all the earmarks of Aaron Eckhart and Laura Linney. Alliance Only 125 high school marching band a witch hunt. Running time: 96 minutes CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 members among the millions in the Flashing forward and back in a United States are selected. Band mem- 908-233-3380 simple, classical style, bits of ex- Studio, but have never been able to bers are chosen not just because they 102 Quimby Street Westfield, NJ pository filigree are gathered, giv- www.goleader.com do myself, as an actor.” excel musically, but because they are ing us a peek into the making of the That comfortable air will be ex- mentally and physically agile, they [email protected] perienced by audience and perform- know the importance of teamwork, ers alike. The director explained, Store hours - M T W & F: 10am to 5:30pm • Thursday: 10am to 7pm and they are able to adapt to challeng- Saturday: 10am to 5pm • Sunday: Closed “The space in Mondo is so intimate, ing situations, similar to U.S. Army that my objective is to have the Soldiers. audience feel that they aren’t watching a play, but that they are like a fly on the wall watching life unfold.” The Mondo Building, at 426 Springfield Avenue in Summit, houses a coffee shop, art gallery and the intimate theatre space in the refurbished basement of the building. Show dates are weekends from September 30 to October 15. For ticket reservations and more information about the show, call 908- 472-1502 or go to the website www.alliancerep.com to get tickets online. Reading is Good For You

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By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY comes back to life after learning she teacher, owned The Acting Studio Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times isn’t alone in her feelings.” Being in Cranford for decades. able to trust what a director envi- Director True is excited about Chef Didier Jouvenet to SUMMIT – The theatre world in sions and freedom of actors’ choices working on this play which she calls Union County is a relatively small are making onstage are both impor- unusual. “Just attacking this project one. Actors and directors often find tant for collaborative work. is a thrilling discovery process for Retire from Chez Catherine they know or have worked with some Ms. Painter, whose NYC stage three actors because it is so dense,” of the same folks. Such is the case in credits include the award winning she said. In fact, she says it’s dark, the upcoming Alliance Repertory “In the Third Person” directed by but has a bite to it with rich charac- By LAUREN S. BARR were perfectly prepared, but the white sauce were all cleared from the plate, Theatre’s presentation of the play Ms. True, has worked also with terization while exploring the con- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times wine, garlic and shallot broth was and Glenn was more than satisfied The Vandal, by Hamish Linklater, Cranford resident David Christo- nection and bond between life and practically drinkable. We were nearly with his “adventure”. performed weekends at the Mondo pher who plays the part of Man. So death and the hurts along the way. WESTFIELD – The end of an era fighting over the bread in order to sop Dessert has always been the course Building in Summit starting Sep- it’s with a bit of familiarity that “I like to encourage my actors to has arrived in Westfield as Didier up the deliciousness. not to be missed at Chez Catherine. I tember 30, 2016. those three, along with Will be courageous and show humor, joy, Jouvenet retires from Chez Catherine. J.H. never misses an opportunity to stole a good portion of J.H.’s molten Betsy True, director of the play, Callahan,19-year-old from NYC despair – all of the extremes in our You would never have known it was order the foie gras, and Saturday night chocolate has been a part of the theatre world who takes the role of Boy, are com- emotion life journey of connections. one of their fi- was no exception. Though he typi- soufflé and for years and even performed on fortable in working on the three- I am so proud and excited that my nal Saturday cally enjoys a seared preparation, the “forced” him Broadway, but now works closer to person show. “I love working with actors are willing to jump into the nights as he chilled version was well done and to finish my her Westfield home at New Jersey David Christopher,” Ms. Painter experience with both feet.” Jump- and his wife paired with caramelized plums. saboyon Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in said in a phone interview. “He has ing in is just what these actors are Edith chatted For our main course the duck was which was Newark. Recently, she worked with such high energy, enthusiasm and doing. According to Mr. Christo- with diners, spectacular, with a wonderful layer of prepared fellow Westfield resident Beth passion that he brings to the play. I pher, the very first rehearsal of the bussed tables fat just un- seared scallops tableside. Painter who plays Woman in this trust him so much.” Ms. Painter and play made him realize that being a and prepared der the While she 80-minute drama/comedy. “I’ve Mr. Christopher share a history of part of this production would be dishes crispy skin. doesn’t typi- worked with Betsy before and she is teaching what they do best. She is enjoyable. “Betsy had Beth and me tableside. Of seared crescent duck It was cally order a great director,” Ms. Painter said. the founder of The Contagious improvising and playing around course as the paired with tiramisu, Audrey enjoyed the pina "She knows how to get underneath Drama Workshop, an acting school with different emotions to discover parents of four a blood or- colada twist on an old standby. the layers in the play. As a director, in Westfield for students ages 5- our space and objects and generally small children for J.H. and I, going ange When J.H. suggested to Chef Didier she makes us feel safe to take adults. Mr. Christopher, a legend in exploring the scene in the way I anywhere that doesn’t offer crayons gastrique foie gras ganache that he teach in his retirement, the chances.” Ms. Painter says her char- Union and Middlesex Counties as taught my students in The Acting with the menu is a treat, but to dine which was chef balked at the idea. We hope that acter Woman is “kind of dead, but an accomplished actor, director, CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 one last time with Chef Didier was good, but a he and Edith enjoy their retirement just divine. little too and we wish them bon voyage and Our friends Glenn and Audrey sweet for my taste. years of relaxation. joined us for the three course meal as Glenn had never had pork belly Fear not fellow foodies - Chez they prepared for their trip to France before, and while questioning his abil- Catherine will remain open under new next month. ity to be “adventurous enough” Chef ownership as long time Maitre d’ Audrey and I both enjoyed the Didier sold him on the idea of a pork Stephane Bocket takes the helm. We’ll Moules Marinieres de l’Ile-du-Prince- lover’s dream. The belly, the pomme be “forced” to return and experience Edouard. The mussels themselves puree, savory apple tart and Roquefort it again. *** Chez Catherine, 431 North Avenue West, Westfield French cuisine, $$$ Family Friendly Haunted House CRANFORD – Livingston Avenue School PTA in Cranford will be holding a Family-Friendly Haunted House. This event will support the PTA which works directly with Livingston Avenue School to provide everything that students need to be successful. This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Livingston Avenue School PTA. The event will be on Friday, Octo- ber 23 and Saturday, October 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The cost is $3 MARCHING BLUE DEVILS...The Westfield High School Marching Blue Devils, per person. The address is 75 who won a national title last year, got the 2016 season off to a flying start with their Livingston Avenue, Cranford. For FIGURING OUT LIFE...Westfield resident Beth Painter, who plays Woman in The Vandals, interacts with Cranford first trophy of the year. Accepting the trophy are, from left: Holtzman, Javier more information email resident David Christopher who plays Man in the Alliance Repertory Theatre's production that opens on Friday, September Lara, Michael Hague, Nadia Matin, David Greenberg and Lizzie Villane. [email protected]. 30 at Mondo in Summit.

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OBLACHINSKI, McGOVERN, BAKIE PREVAIL ON ‘O’; MARKASE, ARMSTRONG, BRYSON SACK Cougar Footballers Trample Over Voorhees Vikings, 35-0

By DAVID B. CORBIN solid defensive effort to assure added a one-yard touchdown run. Schork was involved in six. John week, got our butts beat. It was Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times their triumph. Senior running back Ryan Bakie Markase delivered a six-yard a bad showing on offense and Lesson learned perhaps! After Cougar senior quarterback carried eight times for 68 yards, sack. Sean Bryson and Tom defense. We came out tonight experiencing a shocking defeat Brian Oblachinski rushed for 148 which included a crowd pleasing Armstrong also had a sack. Dylan knowing we had to play Cranford at the hands of a very much yards, including respective touch- 25-yard touchdown weave. Budnik and Alex Esposito added football and show them what it’s improved Somerville team in its down runs of 30 yards and 66 As good as the offense was, the throws for losses. all about. We came out and did season opener, the Cranford High yards, on 14 carries and com- Cougar defense was downright Bakie considered last week’s just that,” he said. School football team stepped up pleted five of 11 passes for 94 impenetrable, limiting the Vikings loss to be a wakeup call. “We came out flying around. in every aspect of its game to yards, which included a pas to to just 11 rushing yards in the “Absolutely! We came out last We all knew our assignments. trounce the Voorhees Vikings, senior running back Brian first half and four in the second We were practicing them all week. 35-0, at Memorial Field in McGovern, who turned it into a half. The Viking quarterbacks Reading is Good For You We filled the gaps and they really Cranford on September 16. The 48 touchdown. McGovern also could muster only seven comple- didn’t have anywhere to go,” 1-1 Cougars blended a powerful tions in 21 attempts for 54 yards Oblachinski said. “That was the running attack with a sufficient passing against the Cougars’ first result.” passing game and received a rock Probitas Verus Honos team defense then once the Mercy “It was just everyone did their Rule came into effect, were able assignments. Everyone did their to complete three more passes individual job and it worked out See & Subscribe at for 55 yards. Oblachinski had an that way. Everyone just flew goleader.com/ballyhoo interception. Patrick Hoey was around and hit,” McGovern said. BallyhooBallyhoo involved in seven tackles, Rob The Cougars had some difficulty finding the seams in the Submit commentary and items for publishing. first quarter but midway through Email to [email protected] goleader.com/subscribe l'ennemi du journaliste CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, September 22, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary More photos next page

the second quarter, Oblachinski host of Viking defenders. Bakie “I shed one tackle. Stopped for kickoff to open the second half at way around. I saw the hole. I just flicked a short pass to McGovern, shook free, weaved his way left a second, saw a hole. I saw my the 13 and returned it to the 26. went for it,” McGovern said. who shed some tackles and through more defenders and left teammate Brian [McGovern] Three plays later Oblachinski With a 35-0 lead, the Cougars sprinted down the left sideline them in the dust to enter the left there. He blocked and I went on slanted off left tackle and broke brought in the reserves. Running for his 48-yard touchdown. portion of the end zone. The my way to the end zone,” Bakie into the open field for his 66-yard back Anthony Araujo carried four Valentino Ambrosio split the up- Cougars entered the locker room explained. touchdown gallop with 10:39 on times for 29 yards, Connor rights for the first of five points with a 21-0 lead. Cougar Josh Cadet received the the clock in the quarter. Fitzsimmons carried five times after. “In the locker room, we put for 18 yards and quarterback “It was a slide route. We have that play in against their de- Dan Curren carried three times been practicing that all week. I fense. We knew it was going to for 18 yards. trusted my teammates that they work. I ran right off my left tackle The Cougars will travel to would run their routes and ‘Obo’ Jack Carroll and I just saw the Rahway this Saturday, Septem- [Oblachinski] knew it had to be a seam. I took it and scored the ber 24, to face the Indians at 1 quick release. I had to run hard. touchdown,” Oblachinski said. p.m. I went for it and it broke,” Markase’s six-yard sack, fol- Voorhees 0 0 0 0 0 McGovern explained. lowed by Bryson’s two-yard sack Cranford 0 21 14 0 35 Less that three minutes later at convinced the Vikings to punt on 3:54, Oblachinski got some good their abbreviated first series. The blocking and dashed 30 yards Cougars took over at midfield. Reading is Good For You into the end zone. After a few plays, Oblachinski “I ran behind the guard and connected with receiver Chris then I saw a breakout into the Curry for 30 yards to rest the ball open field on the right side. There on the Viking 18. Bakie then was no one really there, so I scrambled 17 yards to the one broke out and got the touch- and McGovern got the glory with down,” Oblachinski explained. his one-yard slit into the end zone The wildest of the touchdown with 9:37 left in the third quarter. runs was concluded at 1:16 left “It was the same play that he in the first half. Bakie received [Oblachinski] ran that broke for the handoff, hooked down the the 30-yarder. Bakie got us down right sideline and was met by a to the one. Usually it’s the other goleader.com/subscribe Page S-3 Thursday, September 22, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Raiders Earn ‘Brez’ No. 700 With 2-1, Overtime Victory over Elizabeth Minutemen

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Key Plays Preserve Blue Devil Win over Ridge Gridders, 35-21 – photos by Charles Mulrooney Page S-17 Thursday, September 22, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Cranford Daycare Workers Plead Guilty for Encouraging Kids to Fight Each Other CRANFORD — Two women ac- on South Avenue East in Cranford. Kenny was additionally charged cused of instigating fights among Kenny was accused of using with third-degree endangering toddlers at a Cranford daycare her mobile phone to record what the welfare of a child. facility where they worked are she can be heard on the video No children, reportedly, were scheduled to be sentenced calling the “fight club” where physically harmed in the alterca- Wednesday, October 14, after about a dozen boys and girls tions. both pleaded guilty to child abuse, could be seen shoving and hit- In November, White and Kenny the Union County Prosecutor’s ting each other. both had their applications to Office said last week. The video, which purportedly enter a pre-trial intervention pro- Twenty-three-year-old Erica was recorded in August 2015, gram opposed by the Kenny of Cranford and Chanese was shared on the Internet via prosecutor’s office and denied by White, 29, of Roselle, pleaded Snapchat by Kenny. Initially, Judge McDaniel. The program guilty separately last month to both women were charged with could have resulted in the charges one count each of fourth-degree fourth-degree child abuse and being dropped and expunged. child abuse after reaching an agreement with the prosecutor’s Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader office, spokesman Mark Spivey Garwood BOE Okays YOU GOTTA EAT…Cranford Deputy Mayor Mary O’Connor, pictured confirmed to The Westfield second from right, helps the volunteers working the grill Saturday at the Leader and The Times. Cranford Centennial Village Music Fest at Lincoln School in Cranford. The Mr. Spivey said he did not know event supports the Centennial Village Group, which works to revitalize Cranford’s what sentence the prosecutor’s Superintendent Goals Centennial Village Business District. office had agreed to recommend By DELL SIMEONE $150 per sample tested but did to state Superior Court Judge Specially Written for The Westfield Leader not believe the number of faucets Garwood Candidates Debate Frederic McDaniel, who accepted GARWOOD – The school board was particularly large. He added the deal. Fourth-degree crimes approved Superintendent Teresa that the state is paying a portion Set for Pointe on October 20 are punishable by up to 18 Quigley’s proposed merit goals of the cost to each district. months in prison. for the recently begun year fol- The board announced that the GARWOOD – A debate between 3-to-3 split and sending many Kenny and White were charged lowing a closed executive ses- Lincoln School eighth-grade class the four candidates for the issues to Democrat Mayor Charles a year ago with encouraging sion at its meeting Tuesday night. would hold a car wash fundraiser borough’s two council seats has Lombardo to decide. youngsters between ages 4 and The goals, which were not dis- on Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon, at been set for Thursday evening, The Pointe is located on the 6 to engage each other physi- closed, still need approval by the the school on Second Avenue. October 20 at The Pointe condo- west side of Maple Street be- cally at the Lightbridge Academy Interim Union County Tracey Roland, liaison to the minium complex, an event that tween Second and Third Avenues. Superintendent’s office. Education Foundation of has become an annual occur- Parking is available in the large In a relatively brief meeting, Garwood, said that the organiza- rence during political season. lot behind the commercial build- the board also approved the hir- tion will meet soon to plan events Incumbent Councilman Jim ings on North Avenue, between ing of consultant Renee LaPrete for this school year and for the Mathieu and his Republican run- Maple and Chestnut Streets. A to assist on a per diem basis with annual appreciation dinner in ning mate, Anthony Morales, will stairway leads from the lot to the CRANFORD teacher evaluations at the salary April. face off against first-time Demo- clubhouse. Thursday, September 15, Lind- of $525 a day and not to exceed In other business, the board cratic candidates Jennifer Light refreshments will be say Morris, 33, of Keansburg was $15,000. approved the use of the Lincoln Blumenstock and Marc Lazarow. served after the formal discus- arrested and charged with pos- Additionally, Thomas Spera was School gymnasium, music room, Questions can be submitted in sion that is set to begin at 7:30 session of heroin and possession cleared to attend a Lead Sam- science room and cafeteria for advanced via email to p.m. of paraphernalia after police re- pling in Schools Facilities semi- practice for the eighth-grade [email protected]. “These meetings are a tradi- sponded to a report of a suspi- nar on Monday at the Middlesex play, Into the Woods. Mr. Mathieu is running for a tion begun several years ago,” cious motor vehicle. Police lo- County Vo-Tech in East Practice will take place on Sat- third, three-year term. The other Pointe condominium board presi- cated a 2001 Buick in the area of Brunswick. urdays in October as well as on seat open is that of first-term dent Christine Spear said in a Myrtle Street and Rod Smith Garwood activist Bruce Pater- Saturday, November 12. Perfor- Republican Mike Martin, who is release. “Since our clubhouse Place. During an investigation son questioned the district cost mances are scheduled for Fri- not seeking re-election. Republi- provides a suitable room, we police located heroin on an occu- of the state-mandated testing day, November 18, and Satur- cans hold the majority on coun- decided to make it available so pant, identified as Morris. Morris for lead in the water taps at day, November 19. cil, 4-to-2, but Mr. Martin fre- that Garwood voters can get a was arrested, processed and re- Lincoln School. The next meeting of the board quently has voted with the Demo- clearer picture of what’s at stake leased pending a Superior Court District Administrator Eric is scheduled for Tuesday, Octo- crats during his term, creating a in the election.” appearance. Larson said the cost would be ber 18, at Lincoln School. Page S-18 Thursday, September 22, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary this leadership award. Maybe the mayor bought more ice cream Delay of Redev. Plan Vote Was A Local Letters to the Editor cones for the Scouts. Just the other week, the local ‘Victory for Garwood’s Residents’ Suburban News proclaimed that In Union County, It’s False Accolades Union County Freeholder The redevelopment of the for Republicans. It was a victory Alexander Mirabella received Casale and Petro properties at for Garwood’s residents. It will For Tarnished Political Officials “Man of the Year” award from the South Avenue and Center Street allow the Council to get another Italian Tribune, a northern New in Garwood is an important issue professional opinion and debate Allow me to point something “freeholder of the year” was Jersey newspaper. Mirabella is for our borough. Residents de- the plan’s pros and cons. We out, and possibly the public is caught in a pay scandal, secretly under heavy criticism in the past serve the best possible project at cannot allow this to become a already aware. As most of us paying himself additional money year since he was given a double that site, one that will help cre- debate about politics, for it is know, many local elected offi- that was not voted to him. How- dipping patronage job as Scotch ate a vibrant town center, at- certainly about the future of our cials appear to have groups be- ever, he still retains the director. Plains town manager, and had no tracting new businesses, jobs and borough. stowing accolades of some sort In middle to late 2015, it was experience for the job but leap- residents, stabilizing our taxes I commend Jen Blumenstock toward such phenomenal revealed that the Union County frogged over 12 others including and enhancing our property val- and Marc Lazarow, the Demo- achievement of leadership, or Freeholder Board had to pay a veteran. And just the other ues. cratic council candidates, for re- something of that sort. $335,000 to an injured plaintiff month, town manager Mirabella No one wants the vacant, con- questing at last week’s meeting However, this appears just to because Sheriff Cryan was driv- was caught in a pay scandal where taminated buildings to remain, that when a redevelopment com- be a subterfuge to try to offset ing a county car unauthorized on the mayor secretly gave Mirabella but some borough residents have pany is chosen, it hold “town what is in reality serious ques- a Saturday morning. The county a large pay raise without any expressed concerns about the hall” meetings to listen to resi- tions that go counter so their insurance company obviously approval or consent of the gov- project. That is why I moved at dents and answer their ques- leadership. When these politi- would not cover this, so the erning body. No raises were given the last council meeting to table tions. This is just one example of cians’ reputations get dinged big county took it directly from the to the other non-contractual the vote to adopt the redevelop- how Jen and Marc would help time, suddenly they are up for tax money that they collect from employees. Two past Scotch ment plan until we have received bring Garwood together in search some award. Here are some good us. The county tried to cover this Plains mayors noted in the media expert advice from our newly of the best deal, not political examples: up when the public asked ques- this was completely out of order. hired redevelopment attorney. points. Back in 2013, Freeholder tions — but luckily media inves- BTW, Mirabella will have his pub- The decision to delay the vote Sara Todisco Sullivan received an award called tigation exposed it and an uproar lic pension jump 600 percent in was not, as last week’s Leader Garwood Councilwoman “Freeholder of the Year” from a ensued. Then in 2016, Sheriff three years because of this lucky suggested, a “victory of sorts” group called New Jersey Council Cryan received the Outstanding hiring. of Mayors. This group gave out Citizens Award from the local Are all these awards, to charac- no press release as to their valid- Patriot Path division of the Boy ters caught in questionable ac- Opinions on Development Criticized ity of their selection. Of course Scouts. Maybe Sheriff Cryan tions in violation of their elected Union County government played bought all the scouts ice cream office oath and the laws of New By Former Garwood Councilwoman it up big. This award was given in cones in the beginning of 2016. Jerey, just a coincidence? Were I keep getting more and more come public record, and then the same year right after Free- Of recent, Mayor Bollwage of these organizations duped into disappointed in The Westfield you are free to review it to your holder Sullivan for a second time Elizabeth, was listed in the Sep- giving awards just so severely Leader’s one-sidedness regard- heart’s content. Your inquiry now violated constitutional rights of a tember 25th Union County Free- tarnished reputations can hope- ing the proposed Garwood South simply shows your lack of under- citizen. The first time the ACLU holder agenda as being honored fully be repaired? Avenue redevelopment. Garwood standing of the redevelopment took up the cause and he had to for the Boy Scouts of America As a longtime observer of Union residents have even shared the process and would even result in apologize. The second time, the 2016 Leadership Award. Oddly, County politics I can only come same concern about this, as it is wasting taxpayer dollars. It ap- Freeholder board nipped it in the there are no press releases on to the conclusion this appears to our one local paper. I recognize pears you are proposing that bud before another ACLU lawsuit this and earlier in the year the be a political subterfuge by those that editorials are opinions, but I Garwood use taxpayer dollars to could appear. In addition, as fi- Boy Scouts already gave out an in control of the county. Sadly, ask that they at least present create a financial plan when we nance chair those two previous award to Sheriff Cryan. Notwith- these false accolades are like the equal opportunity facts. I’d like can review one at a redeveloper’s years the county taxes were out standing this questionable dupli- old saying, “putting lipstick on a to shed some light on the truth. expense? I ask that you please of control and went up over 12 cation, under Mayor Bollwage’s pig. First, the recent comic asking, explain the fiscal prudence in percent in two years, and the leadership, a long burning issue Bruce Paterson ‘Why won’t Garwood publish a that. public became critical of his fiscal in the Elizabeth Police Depart- Garwood financial plan for South Avenue’ Additionally, I was really taken failure. ment erupted to the surface in is what drove me over the top. back by your extensive economic With such grievous actions, he that the rank and file along with Byrnes Graduates The answer, my good publisher, review of site plans that have not suddenly received the award and the officers this year voted no- is because it is not Garwood’s job even been submitted to the bor- within months’ Freeholder confidence in the leadership of From Clemson Univ. to do so. It is the redeveloper’s ough yet. I recognize that your Sullivan was given a promotion the police chief who was hand CLEMSON, S.C. – Megan Eliza- job to submit one. Then it is work was extensive, but it might to be director of the Union County picked by Mayor Bollwage. The beth Byrnes of Cranford gradu- Garwood’s job to review it. I am have been better to at least wait Improvement Authority. Post- media questions why the mayor ated from Clemson University 100 percent certain that when for plans to be submitted. Just script to this is that within the is absent in any actions of trying with a Bachelor of Science in any designated redeveloper sub- look at your first recommenda- year of his new directorship this to resolve this. Yet he received Marketing. mits a financial plan, it will be- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-19 Thursday, September 22, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Letters to the Editor Garwood Knights Launch Opinion on Devel. ‘Football Food Drive’ tion: “To verify/update the numbers in this report.” Even you rec- GARWOOD — The Garwood by providing basic human needs ognize that they are likely inaccu- Knights of Columbus are con- such as food, clothing and medi- rate, yet are being quoted like ducting a “Football Food Drive,” cations, as well as a wide range gospel and delivered to everyone’s from September through Febru- of services and programs to help doorstep in Garwood by the anti- ary, during which canned and them acquire the material goods development side to enrage the dry goods will be accepted on and social services they need to public. Oh, and I don’t recall you behalf of the St. Joseph Social live with integrity. doing such extensive work on the Service Center in Elizabeth. For information on the center, Fanwood redevelopment, or the Donations can be dropped off visit sjeliz.org. Additionally, Westfield Central Avenue/South after 1 p.m. on Sundays or from YouTube “Homeless in Elizabeth” Avenue development. Don’t you 4 to 6 p.m. on weekdays, at the parts 1 and 2 offers an in-depth see any traffic concerns gener- Knights’ Council Hall, 37 South look at its programs. ated by those projects? Avenue, Garwood, opposite The The Garwood Knights of Co- The newspaper’s bias would be Food Emporium (turn at Marty lumbus is a Catholic men’s spiri- Shoes). Parking is available be- tual and charitable organization. CUISINE AND CARING...Members of the community share food and com- comical, if it wasn’t so blatantly memorate the tragic events of 9/11 at the Calvary Lutheran Church Interna- short of journalism. I truly wish hind the building off Willow Av- Catholic men age 18 and older enue. Visitors are asked to use who are interested in joining can tional Food Court. The event, held on September 11, raised nearly $3,000 for the this paper would hold itself to a Cranford First Aid Squad. higher standard, as it is the only the side-door entrance. stop by the council hall to pick up source for local news for Garwood Monetary donations also are an application after 4 p.m. For residents. welcome. Checks should be made further information, call (908) payable to the Garwood Knights 789-9809. Calvary Lutheran Raises Ann Tarantino “Football Food Drive,” Attention: Former Garwood Councilwoman Keith M. Gallagher. For informa- Mr. Lubenow Plans $3K For Cranford Squad Editor’s Note: The financial tion, call the Knights at (908) Talk on Medicare analysis by the developer dated 789-9809 or Keith Gallagher at CRANFORD — Justin Lubenow CRANFORD — The Calvary more than 20 local restaurants, August 30,2016 and the (908) 789-0931. Lutheran Church hosted an In- among them Garlic Rose, Pair- newspaper’s report are posted Since 1983, St. Joseph Social of Senior Advisors will present a program entitled “The Top Ten ternational Food Court on Sep- ings, Mr. J’s Deli, Old City Cafe & online for public view. See link at Service Center has served the tember 11 to mark the 15th an- Grill, The Kilkenny House, Grand- www.goleader.com. The analy- materially poor and homeless Mistakes People Make About Medicare Coverage” on Monday, niversary of the 9/11 attacks and stand Hotdogs and Dreyer Farms. ses differ substantially. We be- community of greater Elizabeth, to benefit first responders with A complete list of those who gen- lieve officials are elected to rep- October 3, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Family Friendly and again from 6 to 7:30 p.m. It the Cranford First Aid Squad. The erously donated food for the resent the interests of the citi- day was part of the Evangelical event can be found at zens and have an obligation to will take place in the Cranford Haunted House Community Center, located at Lutheran Church in America’s facebook.com/calvarycranford. provide a financial analysis of CRANFORD – Livingston Avenue (ECLA) yearly “God’s Work, Our Special prayers were offered in this sizable development. 220 Walnut Avenue. School PTA in Cranford will be Mr. Lubenow also will talk about Hands” Day of Service. the courtyard during the event holding a Family-Friendly changes to Medicare in 2016; The International Food Court for those who lost loved ones on Probitas Verus Honos Haunted House. the difference between original raised almost $3,000 for the First September 11, 2001 and for first This event will support the PTA Medicare and Medicare Advan- Aid Squad thanks to the more responders who risked their lives which works directly with tage plans; how Medicare supple- than 200 people from the com- that day and do so every day to Livingston Avenue School to pro- ment policies work, and how munity who came out to support save others. Reading is Good For You vide everything that students Medicare prescription drug pro- and enjoy the event. need to be successful. This is the grams work. Pastor Carol Lindsay, who has Champlain College biggest fundraiser of the year for Both the 3 and 6 p.m. sessions served Calvary for close to 15 Tells Dean's List the Livingston Avenue School will cover the same material. years, commented, “This effort is PTA. Participants need attend only one of the larger ministries the BURLINGTON, V.T. – The fol- The event will be on Friday, one. Admission is free and all are church has undertaken in my time lowing students have been October 23 and Saturday, Octo- welcome. Registration is not re- here. I am overwhelmingly grate- named to the Champlain College ber 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 quired. The Cranford Public Li- ful to the many members and Dean's List for achieving a grade p.m. The cost is $3 per person. brary will sponsor these presen- friends of Calvary who made this point average of 3.5 or higher in The address is 75 Livingston Av- tations. For more information event possible. It is a privilege in the spring 2016 semester. enue, Cranford. For more infor- about upcoming library pro- all of our lives to be used by God to Mariana Franzetti of Cranford, goleader.com/subscribe mation email grams, go to cranford.com/li- help people in need in our world.” Alex Sabatell of Scotch Plains, [email protected]. brary. The day featured cuisine from and Harold Hodges of Westfield. Page S-20 Thursday, September 22, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Cranford Rec. Reveals JLEP Slates Open House Open Ctr. Registration CRANFORD — The Cranford Recreation Department has an- For Career Closet Oct. 7 nounced that Open Center reg- CRANFORD — The Junior trained JLEP volunteer at an ap- istration is now in effect. League of Elizabeth-Plainfield pointed time. Together, the cli- Any Cranford resident wishing (JLEP) will host a community ent and volunteer select from to utilize Open Center must be Open House for the Career Closet, the Career Closet inventory ap- registered with the recreation its signature project, on Friday, propriate business attire for in- department prior to using the October 7, from 10 a.m. to noon. terviewing purposes. The client facilities. Also, any sixth-, sev- It will take place on the second is suited from head to toe, in- enth- or eighth-grade student floor of the JLEP’s location in cluding accessories and shoes. planning to attend Teen Night Cranford at 110 Walnut Avenue. While some of the Career must be registered prior to at- This is an opportunity for the Closet’s offerings are purchased tending. public, social service agencies, by JLEP, most are donated by Registration must be done in high-school counselors, commu- League members and other in- person. Anyone under the age nity partners and any community dividuals throughout Union and of 18 must be registered by a service projects serving women neighboring counties. The Ca- parent or guardian, also in per- to learn about the Career Closet. reer Closet also receives cloth- son. A WORLD OF TALES...The Fanwood Memorial Library, located at 5 Forest Road, invites the public to visit on Friday, September 30, at 7 p.m., as Master Since 2001 Career Closet has ing directly from retailers and Registration forms are avail- provided career dressing services manufacturers and accepts cash able at the Cranford Commu- Storyteller Robert Béla Wilhelm shares tales from the Pacific Northwest, Central Asia, Scotland and the Middle East. After growing up in Garwood, he to low-income women at no donations from corporations, nity Center, 220 Walnut Av- charge. Each year Career Closet foundations and individuals. enue, Cranford. Proof of resi- earned his doctorate in Storytelling at Berkeley in California, and has traveled the world telling tales in the places where they were first told hundreds of years dresses more than 100 women. The Career Closet encourages dency is required. A driver’s Women from Union County and concerned individuals to consider license, current Cranford High ago. This program is recommended for those age 9 through adults. For more information, call the library’s Children’s Department at (908) 322-4377. neighboring counties are referred donating gently used career cloth- School identification card or a by community agencies and other ing, shoes and accessories. All current utility bill qualify as proof non-profits. By providing profes- donations are tax-deductible to of residency. Charity Ice Cream Sale Set sional clothing and interviewing the extent allowed by law. For Anyone wishing to use the skills, the JLEP hopes to increase additional information, contact facilities must first be regis- the self-confidence, self-esteem, [email protected], call tered, and then sign in for each and ultimately, the self-sufficiency (908) 709-1177 or visit jlepnj.org. visit. No one will be admitted Sunday at Trinity Church dren. More than 150 of them of women who are struggling finan- without prior registration. Chil- CRANFORD — The Trinity Epis- cially or receiving public assistance. dren under the age of 10 must copal Church will host a charity ice have found a home at Good Shep- herd, where they are sheltered, Each client referred to the pro- Probitas Verus Honos be accompanied by a parent or cream sale this Sunday, Septem- gram meets one-on-one with a guardian at all times. Individu- ber 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 fed, clothed, educated and, most als need only to register once p.m. It will take place in Sherlock of all, loved. per year. Hall at Trinity Church, located at Sister Jane does not turn any For more information, contact 119 Forest Avenue, Cranford. child away and no child is put up Local Residents Graduate the recreation department at “All proceeds from the sale will for adoption. The children live in (908) 709-7283 or benefit The Good Shepherd Home a loving family environment with [email protected]. in Cameroon that cares for or- more than 150 brothers and sis- From Centenary University phaned children,” said Marion ters. For more information about Nechuta, Trinity’s Outreach Team The Good Shepherd Home, visit HACKETTSTOWN – The follow- Science degree in Business Ad- Reading is Good For You leader. “We are happy to help goodshepherdhome.org/. ing local residents have gradu- ministration. support such important, life-sus- Trinity Episcopal Church is a ated from Centenary University, Megan Renee Fedey, from taining work. Trinity Cranford family church that has been serv- which held its 141st May Com- Mountainside, graduated with a sponsors two of the orphans, ing area families since 1872. Sun- mencement recently: Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Daniella and Musuga,” Mrs. day services are at 8 a.m. and 10 Alyssa Fioretti, from Cranford, Fashion. Nechuta continued. a.m. The church also provides graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Giselle Roldán, from Scotch The Good Shepherd Home is Trinity Episcopal Day School degree in Sociology. Plains, graduated with a Bach- the brainchild of Sister Jane (TEDS), which is a state-licensed Debra Felauer, from Cranford, elor of Science degree in Busi- Mankaa, who dedicates her life facility serving children from age graduated with a Bachelor of ness Administration. to nurturing the orphans of her 2½ through kindergarten. Science degree in Business Ad- Julia E. Partenope, from country. It is located in the north- Further information about the ministration. Westfield, graduated with a Bach- goleader.com/subscribe west province of Cameroon, an Trinity Episcopal Church is avail- Barbara Hudack, from Cranford, elor of Science degree in Equine area with 50,000 orphaned chil- able at trinitycranford.org. graduated with a Bachelor of Studies. LEADER/TIMES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Are you enjoying the quality content you’re reading in the pages of this fine newspaper? If this is true... Our newspaper will be mailed to your home and/or place of business each week within the USA WE’RE ASKING YOU TOTO BECOMEBECOME AA SUBSCRIBER!SUBSCRIBER! By CC Online Click Here

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