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Robert Sherr Retiring After Thirty Years As Health Director Residents Seek Relief from Neighboring Decrepit Properties Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, May 15, 2008 OUR 118th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 20-2008 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Robert Sherr Retiring After Thirty Years as Health Director By LARISSA CURLIK mental services by enforcing state in New Providence, the department Specially Written for The Westfield Leader codes, laws and regulations estab- employs a staff of per-diem nurses WESTFIELD — Robert Sherr re- lished by the New Jersey Department that assist with clinics and screenings tires from the Westfield Regional of Health and Environmental Protec- throughout the year. The deputy reg- Health Department this week after tion Agency (EPA). The department istrar and registrar in Westfield also serving for almost 30 years as the consists of a core staff of environ- oversee the registrar of vital statistics director of health. The department, mental inspectors that oversee envi- in each town. under Mr. Sherr’s direction, has ronmental regulations, conduct res- As director, Mr. Sherr was respon- evolved as a model of regional plan- taurant inspections and assist in the sible for securing funding for the ning and shared services for eight department’s clinics. department, the oversight of all ac- New Jersey communities. In addition to having a public health tivities and ensuring the implementa- The regional health department nursing supervisor, one full-time tion of state-required programs. provides public health and environ- nurse in Summit, and a part-time nurse “Through [Mr. Sherr’s] guidance and drive we grew from a very small board of health serving 29,000, to eight communities serving 129,000 residents,” said William Corbet, presi- dent of the Westfield Board of Health. When Mr. Sherr initially took office as a health inspector in 1978, the department served Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside and David Samsky for The Westfield Leader Westfield. Today, the department has ISRAEL AT 60…Local political figures attended the Westfield Symphony Orchestra and Temple Emanu-El’s joint effort expanded to include New Providence, last week to celebrate Israel’s 60th anniversary. Pictured, from left to right, are: Cantor Martha Novick, Westfield Roselle Park, Springfield and Sum- Councilwomen JoAnn Neylan and Vicki Kimmins, Maestro David Wroe, Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky, Assembly- mit. woman Linda Stender (LD-22, Fanwood) and Rabbi Douglas Sagal. See article on page 24. By growing in size, the department has expanded services despite the challenge of limited resources, Mr. Residents Seek Relief From Sherr said. “Public health has changed and evolved from 1978, to what it is to- day. Initially, we primarily did things Neighboring Decrepit Properties like environmental inspections and By MICHAEL J. POLLACK owner has 30 days to abate or choose to Mr. Caruana said that WECARE Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Larissa Curlik for The Westfield Leader environmental complaints and nui- appeal. (Westfielders Concerned About Re- LEAVING A LEGACY…Robert Sherr is retiring after 30 years as director of sance complaints. We also held WESTFIELD — Residents living First Ward Councilman Sal Caruana sponsible Development), who had rep- health for the Westfield Regional Health Department. He is being replaced by chronic illness screenings. That part next to dilapidated Westfield properties said, “practically speaking,” the owner resentatives present, submitted a “well Megan Cornish, who currently serves as the department’s public nurse supervisor. has not changed,” Mr. Sherr said. asked the town council, Tuesday night, has three options – knock the house written” report on the possibility of What has changed in the last 10 years if it had any recourse to speed up the down, address the violations or go to enacting a vacant-property ordinance, is the increased role the department town’s demolition process. court and appeal. which proposes the adoption of rules Garwood Council Hosts plays in developing plans to respond Len Berman of Prospect Street and Mr. Berman, under the impression governing how an owner must deal to bio-terrorism, such as anthrax or Patricia Lee of Cacciola Place, who that builder Ralph Rapuano, Jr. owns with unoccupied properties. pandemic flus. have lived next to vacant and deterio- the property, asked the council if there Mr. Caruana said the proposal, which ‘Students in Government’ The state mandates that each town rating houses for years, heard similar was any way to hold his “feet to the is being considered by the council’s By RAYNOR DENITZIO other borough officials, with Garrett must have a health officer, but limited answers from the council, which said fire,” saying, “This is not the first time Code Review and Town Property Com- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Montagne serving as chief of police, resources have made contractual ar- that it could not force an individual [he has let a property fall into disrepair.] mittee, could help in future instances of GARWOOD — The borough coun- Nicole Shuron as fire chief, Jackie rangements between towns an eco- owner to tear down a property. It’s chronic. It could happen on your this nature. cil approved an ordinance to raise the Weisser as borough attorney, Laura nomically favorable alternative to Mr. Berman, who lives near 772 and block next.” Mr. Cockren said the town has the sewerage rate cap for businesses and Villaraut as borough engineer and hiring more full-time employees. 766 Prospect Street, asked the council Mr. Gildea repeated to Mr. Berman, power to involve the board of health if announced a finance meeting to be Margaret Sinnicke as public works “Everyone in the system saves when residents of the area could expect “We are doing what we can under the a “health issue” arises at the property. held Saturday, May 17 at 11:30 a.m. manager. money,” Mr. Sherr said. In addition to the demolitions to occur. law. There’s not much else we can do.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 At the meeting the council intends to “It was exciting to see how our getting better prices by bidding ser- The board of adjustment has ap- gather input from the public and re- actual council works,” said Ms. vices out to more people, Mr. Sherr proved both demolitions, and eventu- viewed estimates for road projects. Shuron. said sharing services “allows us to ally, three medium-sized homes will Mountainside Bd. of Ed. Student Council members from the Mayor Dennis McCarthy thanked better use the limited resources that exist there. The developer picked up Lincoln School were able to get a both the children and parents for their we have.” notification papers, Tuesday, and must first-hand look at local government participation, and presented students Now, the department is able to pro- now inform contiguous owners, ac- Teacher Contract Progresses on Tuesday as the council hosted its with a certificate commemorating the vide services, such as pest control, to cording to Town Administrator Jim By KATHERINE EMIRE-NIEVES The new teacher contract is in the annual “Students in Government evening. After the meeting, students municipal-owned properties through- Gildea. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader hands of the teachers after being signed Day.” and residents were invited to stay for out the region. The department has Town Attorney Robert Cockren said, MOUNTAINSIDE — The by representatives of both the commit- “I love this night, and you see all refreshments with the council. also expanded its chronic illness pro- once a notice is distributed to the neigh- Mountainside Board of Education tee of the board and the committee of the kids enjoyed themselves,” said “[It’s] something I never did as a gramming to address issues such as borhood specifying that the demolition (BOE), on Tuesday night, recognized the Mountainside Education Associa- Council President Kathleen Villaggio. child so it’s a nice exposure,” said cancer, diabetes and heart conditions, is “forthcoming,” the owner “may de- six district students who participated in tion (MEA). Board President Mary Beth “This town is made up of kids. To get Lauren Weisser, whose daughter in addition to its health fairs and flu molish” the home. “He is not required and were accepted to the state level for Schaumberg said, “This is a very posi- them involved in Garwood is great.” Jackie played borough attorney. shot clinics. to [demolish],” Mr. Cockren said. Reflections, a PTA-sponsored, nation- tive step toward the ultimate goal.” She Members of the student council Ms. Villaggio said that the Mr. Sherr “was 20 years ahead of Mr. Berman replied, “This has gone ally recognized program that supports expects a new contract to come before attended the meeting and played the borough’s finance committee is hold- where we are at right now relative to on for two years. What other options arts education. the board for final approval at the next role of elected and appointed offi- ing an informal public meeting on where we’re trying to go with mu- exist? Can he be fined for animals This year’s theme was “I can make a meeting on Tuesdy, May 27. cials, delivering committee reports Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at the borough nicipal economies,” Mr. Corbet said. running around, the grass being high?” difference by…” The categories avail- Kindergarten and third grade student and fielding questions from residents. hall, where residents can discuss bud- He earned his reputation as “the most Mr. Gildea said property-mainte- able to enter were literature, musical orientations to ease the transition to “It was cool because people actu- get matters with the committee. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 nance violations have been issued. The composition, photography, visual arts, school are scheduled for June 5 and 6.
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