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Former Westfield HS Teacher Accused of Sexual Advances Todisco Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, June 7, 2018 OUR 128th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 23-2018 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Former Westfield HS Teacher Accused of Sexual Advances By LAUREN S. BARR the Telluride website. to public Facebook posts that have Specially Written for The Westfield Leader More than a dozen people told The since been removed from public view WESTFIELD – At least three Westfield Leader that they had heard by two other women, identified as women have come forward to say that rumors about Mr. Silbergeld being A.M. and M.O., who were WHS gradu- former Westfield High School (WHS) romantically involved with students ates from the classes of ’02 and ’04. English teacher Marc Silbergeld en- during his time at WHS, but none of The posts called Mr. Silbergeld out as gaged in inappropriate behavior with them knew any specific information. a “predator” and pleaded for more them while they were his students. Last fall The Westfield Leader was women to come forward. Mr. Silbergeld is a 1987 graduate of contacted by Zoe Kaidariades, WHS M.O.’s post stated that she has e- WHS who graduated from the Univer- ’05, who, after watching the news cov- mails from Mr. Silbergeld where he sity of Michigan and returned to teach erage and witnessing the #MeToo admitted to his behavior and he admits from 1996 to 2013. He also served as movement unfurl, felt the need to come that his actions were wrong. Her post the boys’ lacrosse coach during his forward. At the time, Ms. Kaidariades said, in part, “Looking for brave tenure. In 2013 he and his partner, felt that her story was not compelling women, who were just girls back when fellow teacher Tara Pignoli, moved to enough to stand on its own, but said a teacher, a man in a position of power, Telluride, Colo. Both Mr. Silbergeld that she would be interested in coming took advantage of this and managed to and Ms. Pignoli currently are listed as forward if other women did as well. have a ‘girl’ or two every year since he teachers for Telluride High School on On May 30 The Leader was alerted started teaching.” M.O. did not want to be interviewed for this story on the advice of her attorney. A.M. detailed her relationship with Mr. Silbergeld to The Leader. She told The Leader that the relationship began Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader during her senior year after they read DANCE BREAK…At the annual Greek Fest last weekend in Westfield, hundreds of attendees watch children and adults in “Hamlet” in class. She said that the traditional folk costumes. The crowd was invited to dance with the choreographed dance movements at one point on Saturday two began spending time together out- evening. side of school, and had their first kiss in the WHS parking lot. She said that they went on several “dates” and she recalled a shopping trip to Dick’s Sport- Todisco Defeats Lombardo In ing Goods in Woodbridge where he was rubbing the small of her back while on the phone with Ms. Pignoli. Garwood Democratic Primary A.M. told The Leader that she felt because of her relationship with him, By MICHAEL BONACCORSO cept the results. I wish Sara the best ward to ensuring strong, proactive she was permitted to present family Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and we will go forward from here,” leadership as Garwood embarks on a photographs and turn on a movie for GARWOOD — Councilwoman said Mayor Lombardo. period of transition.” her senior project, a project which is Sara Todisco defeated first-term in- Councilwoman Todisco’s running “I am excited to bring a bipartisan supposed to be an intensive research cumbent Mayor Charles Lombardo mates, Michael Ince and Sean Benoit, foot forward speaking with both reg- Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader project or paper. Mr. Silbergeld also in Tuesday’s Democratic Primary also won their Democratic Primary istered Republican voters and unde- NEW LOCATION...The first day of the Westfield Farmers Market, now on the reportedly visited A.M.’s home during Election. Councilwoman Todisco re- races over Jennyfer Guerrero and clared voters,” Ms. Todisco said. “We north side of the train station, drew a crowd Saturday morning. The market is the day on one occasion, and she vis- sponsored by the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce. ceived 425 votes to Mayor Vincent Kearney. Mr. Ince received are all Garwood,” she added, explain- ited him at his parents’ home in Lombardo’s 162 votes. Ms. Todisco 373 votes and Mr. Benoit received ing the importance of all residents Westfield, where she said they en- will now face Republican Council- 380 votes to Mr. Kearney’s 153 votes having their voices heard. gaged in intimate touching. woman Ileen Cuccaro in November’s and Ms. Guerrero’s 173 votes. “Our victory in the Primary Elec- Stricter Recycling Rules In A.M. said that it was the arrest of General Election. Ms. Cuccaro did “I am completely honored and tion was a great example of democ- Harvey Weinstein that prompted her not face any opposition in her Pri- humbled by today’s election results. I racy in action. We would like to thank Effect; Rental Ord. Unveiled to come forward. mary. am excited about the momentum our all those Garwood voters who came CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 “The residents have spoken. I ac- campaign has generated. The Primary out and voted in support of our ‘Demo- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE recycling. “China has recently put a has empowered our party by energiz- crats for Garwood’ team,” Mr. Ince Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ban on 24 different types of plastics, ing voters’ voices early,” Ms. Todisco said. WESTFIELD — The rules of what and also put strict quality standards Lance, Malinowski Win; said. Mr. Ince said the Primary turnout can be recycled at curbside has on recycling,” Giordano states. Ms. Todisco said she wanted to was “outstanding.” changed effective immediately, in- A full list of recyclable materials thank Mayor Lombardo for his 25 “I am proud of the campaign we cluding this week’s pickup. “Plastic that will be accepted curbside is Will Face Off In November years of service, which includes 21 ran. I could not be provided better bags and shredded paper are two posted on the town website, years as a borough councilman from running mates than Sara Todisco and major changes,” Town Administra- westfieldnj.gov. By ZOE RADER rely on to start on day one and get 1987 to 2007. Michael Ince. I cannot wait to cam- tor Jim Gildea said Tuesday at the “Secondary markets are really col- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader results,” said Benji Schwartz, Mr. “I look forward to a united Demo- paign for the General Election,” said town council meeting. The changes lapsing. Later this year we will be REGION — Five-term Republi- Malinowski’s deputy communica- cratic Party for the General Elec- Mr. Benoit. are being dictated by the recycling going out to bid for another curbside can Congressman Leonard Lance and tions director, in an e-mail. tion,” Ms. Todisco said. Mr. Kearney wished his Primary hauler due to changes made by China, recycler,” Mr. Gildea said. Democrat Tom Malinowski of Rocky Mr. Schwartz added that, “More Garwood Democratic Party Chair- opponents “good luck in November” which buys the recycled material Another change that could occur Hill won the New Jersey Primary than anyone else in this election, man Hugh Sinclair, who supported as he congratulated Ms. Todisco, Mr. after it is processed at the facility of is eliminating the single stream pro- Election vote for the 7th Congres- Tom has experience as a coalition Mayor Lombardo and his team, stated, Ince and his neighbor, Mr. Benoit. Giordano Company, Inc., the town’s cess where paper and plastics can be sional District race Tuesday night and builder, and has a history of forming “I will do all I can to bring us (all “A great experience, a great jour- recycling hauler. collected in one can. “We have been will face each other in the November relationships across the aisle to get Democrats) back together as chair- ney, and I got to work with an amaz- Plastic bags of any color can no fortunate to have a single stream. It’s General Election. results — like working with John man.” ing group of people. I look forward to longer be recycled curbside, so been talked about that it may not be Voters also chose two-term Senator McCain to ban torture, and pass sanc- Ms. Todisco said she “looks for- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 recyclables must not be placed at the able to be done anymore,” Mr. Gildea and Democrat Robert Menendez and tions against Russia.” curb inside a plastic bag. Shredded said. Republican Bob Hugin as their General The Primary winners took away a paper is not being accepted; it is now An ordinance was introduced that Election candidates in the race for the majority of the votes. Mr. Malinowski considered trash, Mr. Gildea told sets limits on how a homeowner can United States Senate. Mr. Menendez gained 68 percent of Democrats’ votes The Westfield Leader. Clean card- rent out his or her home on a short- won against Democrat Lisa McCormick while Mr. Lance won 74 percent of board is accepted. Plastics marked term basis on websites such as of Rahway, 258,042 votes to 157,263 Republicans’.
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