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By SARAH MCGRAIL on the roofs of Roosevelt Intermedi- Crystal Marsh will replace Mary Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ate School and Wilson Elementary Asfendis who was recently appointed WESTFIELD — Solar panels on School, Business Administrator Dana principal at Roosevelt Intermediate the roofs of five Westfield schools Sullivan told board members. School to replace Stewart Carey who will save the district more than $1.5 Ms. Sullivan said the panels would retires at the end of the school year million over the next 15 years, the save the board $112,000 or 15 per- after 48 years teaching in the district. Board of Education was told at cent of their energy bills every year Ms. Marsh, who holds a master of Tuesday’s meeting. for the next 15 years, which is the education degree from Columbia Since the beginning of the year, expected life of a solar panel. University, is currently a science panels have already been installed on The panels are expected to be fully teacher and grade team leader in the the roofs of Westfield High School functional from around the beginning Salk School of Science Middle School (WHS), Edison Intermediate School of the 2017-2018 school year. in New York City. and Tamaques Elementary School, The appointment of a new assistant Several of the district’s teachers the Board of Education heard at principal for Edison Intermediate were celebrated by the board for win- Tuesday’s meeting. School was also announced at the ning awards in 2017. The 2017 Work is ongoing to install panels meeting. Westfield Optimist Club’s Interme- diate Teachers of the Year are Cecilia Valdes-Dalton, a special education teacher at Edison, and James Doyle, band teacher at Roosevelt. Courtesy of Albert Paglialunga FRISBEE CHAMPS!...The Westfield Ultimate Frisbee team squeezed into the Board of Education meeting room Tuesday The two middle school principals night to be recognised for winning its second consecutive state championship. were full of praise for their award- winning teachers. Matt Bolton, principal at Edison, said: “Cecilia is a positive force in the Birchwood Site to Have Deed lives of her students, their parents and her colleagues. The students that Cecilia serves are so fortunate to have her as their mentor and educator.” Notice; Orchard Brook Stalled And Roosevelt Principal Stewart Carey said, “We have so many bands By CHRISTINA M. HINKE ning board to adopt a resolution autho- also have blamed flooding problems on at Roosevelt. Every band you can Specially Written for The Westfield Leader rizing preparation of a redevelopment the poor condition of Orchard Brook. name because James meets every kid CRANFORD — The township’s plan for 215-235 Birchwood Avenue. Brett Peskin, a stormwater designer at the level of their needs. He touches current notice of reselling 215-235 The township has agreed by resolu- for Maser Consulting in Mount Arling- children in a special way. When I Birchwood Avenue now will come with tion to submit an affordable-housing ton, had drafted preliminary options announced the Teacher of the Year, I a deed notice attached to it, according spending plan to state Superior Court in and hydraulic calculations that were could hear all the children screaming to a resolution passed Tuesday by the Union County for its review and ap- presented to the DEP in a pre-applica- at one time.” committee. proval. tion meeting. The DEP told Maser it John Brzozowski, WHS choral di- The resolution also says Excel Envi- Community Grants, Planning and does not deem Orchard Brook a flood Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader GOING FOR GOLD...Emma Escaldi, a junior at Westfield High School, pre- rector, won the Parent Teacher Stu- ronmental Resources Inc. is to provide Housing, LLC was appointed in an control project based on a cost-benefit sented her Girl Scouts Gold Award project at last week’s town council conference dent Organization (PTSO) Outstand- soil remediation to the soil contamina- adopted ordinance as the administra- analysis that was presented by Maser. session. She is proposing a pollinator garden in a green space adjacent to Lot 21 ing Teacher of the Year Award, Molly tion on site that is above the applicable tive agent for the township’s rehabilita- Ms. Dirmann did not know the cost or behind the municipal building in Mindowaskin Park. Dennis, a WHS science teacher, won standards of the New Jersey Depart- tion code to comply with the state’s benefit that was presented to the DEP. the Distinguished Teacher of the Year ment of Environmental Protection housing code. The Westfield Leader has filed an Open Award and Daniel Devlin, WHS the- (DEP), once it has the DEP soil At the workshop session held Mon- Public Records Act (OPRA) request on Planning Board Statement atre director, won the Above and Be- remediation action permit. day night, Larry Cohen, county legisla- the project and will follow up on the yond Award, which recognizes a Also, the township approved, by a 4- tive leader for the Humane Society, details of these meetings. teacher who has made a difference in to-1 vote, with Deputy Mayor Patrick requested the township pass an ordi- “They (the DEP) provided Questions Redevel. Role CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Giblin voting against, to direct the plan- nance that would ban pet stores from comments...Their comments were selling cats or dogs. Over 100 munici- vague and disheartening,” she told the By MICHAEL BONACCORSO future development sites will be sub- palities in the state have so far passed committee. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader stantially altered due to the passage Garwood BOE Votes 5-4 such an ordinance, including nearby In her engineer report, Ms. Dirmann GARWOOD — At Tuesday’s coun- of this resolution,” said planning Fanwood, Scotch Plains and Roselle told the committee that “an assembly- cil meeting, Mayor Charles Lombardo board member William Nierstedt. Park, he said. man is involved” and asked to have a affirmed through council liaisons his “Garwood Planning Board’s role To Retain Music Teacher Commercial breeding facilities, a.k.a. commissioner and Hatch Mott attend a attendance at future planning board has always been to regulate develop- puppy mills, he said, torture cats and meeting with the DEP about the Or- meetings, and sub-committee coordi- ment and to promote good planning By JORDAN BURNELL programs, finances, personnel and dogs before they are sold to pet stores chard Brook project, as well as the nation. The planning board will have practices and to provide for the ap- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader more. and those who are deemed unsellable Phase 2B project — a project she said a role or input in the Russo Redevel- propriate design, location and nature GARWOOD — Cheers erupted at “Last week we received a letter that are killed, sometimes shot in the head, the DEP would prefer to meet about opment Phase II Plan for the Casale of the uses or development of all Tuesday’s Board of Education meet- said that we were in compliance,” he told The Westfield Leader. first. and Petro properties on South Av- lands in this borough. In addition to ing after the board voted to reinstate Superintendent Quigley stated, which He said the purpose of the ordinance The township thus far has not applied enue. Mayor Lombardo’s affirmation recommending, in open public meet- music teacher Armando Gonzalez. drew applause from the audience. But is to “dry up demand so this type of for any grant funding for work on Or- was in response to planning board ings, the hiring of outside consultants The board came to a 5-to-4 vote then she added, “But today we re- supply goes away,” Mr. Cohen said. chard Brook. “We may do it with capi- member Gene Jannotti reading an and planners to Mayor and council,” after spending an hour and 15 min- ceived another letter that said that we The repair of the banks and mainte- tal funding instead of the EIT (New official correspondence on behalf of Mr. Jannotti read. utes in executive session on whether were not compliant.” nance of Orchard Brook and efforts to Jersey Environmental Infrastructure the planning board to the borough “Who will put Garwood’s interests or not it was going to rehire Mr. The area that the district is not reduce flooding from Orchard Brook Trust) funding,” Mayor Thomas H. council. first? Garwood has a borough plan- Gonzalez, the music teacher at Lin- compliant in is the instruction and remain on hold as the New Jersey De- Hannen, Jr. said. The written correspondence voiced ner, whom the taxpayers are already coln School. Mr. Gonzalez was the programs section, where it received a partment of Environment Protection As part of the Downtown Manage- concerns on transparency, ethics and paying? Why was the resolution dis- director of the band and orchestra and 78 percent instead of the passing 80 (DEP) has stalled a flood control per- ment Corporation’s strategic plan, the costs regarding the council’s deci- cussed in closed executive sessions? also helped the drama club and other percent. The superintendent said fur- mit, Engineer Jacqueline Dirmann of committee agreed to place a parklet sions to contract Phillips, Preiss, Is there a relationship with the newly events with musical students. ther questions will be asked of QSAC Maser Consulting said. The project is across from Eastman Plaza in front of Grygiel LLC as the Russo Redevel- hired redevelopment consulting firm During the section of the meeting to see the final score for the district. to reduce flooding of residences along Hilltop Bicycles at a parking space opment Planner for Phase II. The and Mr. Northgrave, your designated where citizens are allowed to voice The board voted unanimously for the brook that flood in rainstorms, as there. A parklet is a temporary, covered borough council voted on a redevel- redevelopment counsel?” Mr. Jannotti their opinions, several students, teach- the 14 items of the Finance Commit- well as shore up the banks, clear out the area for people to sit and congregate. opment planning firm or consultant questioned. ers and parents went up to the micro- tee agenda with the exclusion of Linda debris and more. Garwood officials CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 in an executive session, not factoring “My ethics and commitment to the phone to plead with the council to Koenig, who was not present for this planning board member votes or in- townships and boroughs I represent reinstate Mr. Gonzalez. part of the meeting. The items in- put in the decision process. should not be in question. The cost “He took our small music depart- cluded motions to approve a budget Planning Board members asked for the planner will be paid by Russo ment and brought it up to date with transfer from last month, the payment what the board’s role would be in Development and not cost the tax- our surrounding towns,” said Denise of $998,566 for May’s bills and more deciding planners for future redevel- payer extra money. The planner was Ridente, when the floor opened up to maintain enough money for the opment projects. “The board believes chosen in executive sessions because for discussion. next school year. that the planning board’s role in the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 The people who spoke on Mr. There was another unanimous vote Gonzalez’s behalf all characterized for two items of the Building and him as the kind of teacher who under- Grounds Committee’s agenda, which stands his students and tries to make included use of the Garwood school his band classes inclusive to every- buses and drivers by the Garwood one, including students who are new, Recreation Department and paying shy, special education and more. $600 for five summer field trips. The people who spoke for him said The board had 21 items on its that he really gets his students and agenda that it was looking to ap- teaches them coding and scales for a prove, and after executive session combination of a modern and classic added another item. Per the board’s Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader learning experience. annual reorganization, these items NO WORK YET AT ORCHARD BROOK...Pictured above are fallen banks of He gave students self-confidence included sharing the business admin- Orchard Brook in Cranford. The township thus far has not applied for any grant and a foundation for future education istrator contract between the Moun- funding for work on Orchard Brook. in music and beyond, they said. tainside Board of Education and the In other business, Superintendent Garwood board; rehiring Mr. PAGE INDEX of Schools Teresa Quigley, Ed.D., Gonzalez; having The Westfield discussed the outcome of the New Leader as the designated official Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 8-9, 19 Editorial ...... 4-5, 18 Sports ...... 11-17 Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader Jersey QSAC, which stands for Qual- newspaper of the Garwood Board of Real Estate .... 11-20 BEAR CAPTURED...A truck arrives on Walnut Avenue in Cranford at 1:11 p.m. ity Single Accountability Continuum. Education, and the submission of a Police ...... 8 on Monday to take away a bear found in Garwood. The bear had been spotted in QSAC judges school districts on how waiver application to the New Jersey Community ... 6-7, 18 Classifieds ..... 18 Mountainside and Westfield on Sunday night before its capture on Monday. It was A&E ...... 19-20 they are doing with instruction and Obituary ...... 6 released back into the wild. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE Retirees Frank Barto, Lynn Berry, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Jennifer Casey, Fiona Clark, Joan CRANFORD — Cranford Board Crincoli, Margaret Everhart, Jo Ann of Education members, along with Jackson, Louis Loprete, Ann Superintendent of Schools Marilyn McGovern, Eugene Melleno, Angelo Birnbaum, spoke about security is- Paternoster, Patricia Pavlak, sues in the Cranford schools, and Maureen Rapach, Beth Rudofsky, responded specifically to one Mary Slocum, Dale Weber and Joan resident’s concerns, at Monday Weeks were commended by the night’s board of education meeting. board and Superintendent Birnbaum Resident and parent Heather Tuttle for their years of service in the Cran- stood before the board to speak about ford school district. security issues when the schools are The Cranford BOE deemed these opened to the public for elections. faculty members “valued employ- Ms. Tuttle told the board that when ees” and extended praise and grati- she realized her child’s school would tude for their “dedicated service and be open to the public during the contributions toward the enrichment Primary Election held on June 6, she of the lives of all those they have had “a bit of a panic attack,” and educated and served during their ten- FOR THE KIDS...Brian Githens, Quinn Dursee, Charlie Callinan, and Matt made the decision to take her child ure,” as stated in the resolution passed Webb, pictured from left to right, participate in the Liam’s Room fourth annual out of school. by the BOE. Robyn Orr-Gioffre for The Westfield Leader Leader golf outing on June 2 at Roycebrook Golf Club in Hillsborough, NJ. All proceeds CAPTIVE AUDIENCE...A captive audience watches the Cranford school district’s “Ultimately, it’s our children’s se- The board also congratulated employee retirement recognition ceremony Monday night. went to benefit the mission of Liam’s Room, which is to insure that pediatric curity,” Ms. Tuttle told the board, Hunter Brogan and Kelly McMahon palliative care is offered to all children facing a potentially life-limiting condition. and pointed out that some of the on the completion of their shared middle-school children reported be- term as student liaison to the BOE Board of Adjustment OKs ing in the bathroom with the general for the 2016-2017 school year. Solar Panels public. Cranford High School Principal Ms. Tuttle further commented that Mark Cantagallo, along with the Proposals for Renovations CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 she viewed these schools open dur- board and Superintendent Birnbaum, the life of a child who is struggling will be. The board will also be look- ing election as “un-secure” in most acknowledged more than 290 Cran- By SHANNA C. KELLY is in their shed now. This complies with either socially, emotionally or aca- ing at the feasibility and community cases, noting that the people who are ford High School students who par- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader a recent town ordinance to have houses demically. Custodian Kevin Womack support for a full-day kindergarten posted at the doors during an elec- ticipated in a Board of Education- WESTFIELD — The board of ad- that have at least a one-car garage. won the Robert and Linda Foose Me- and considering increasing its cur- tion “provide no safety.” sponsored activity or event and justment Monday night heard applica- “It’s pretty simple,” Mr. Revok told morial Award for his ongoing kind- rent provision of special needs edu- Ms. Tuttle asked the board to con- achieved an award or honor at the tions for potential renovations for houses the board. “It moves toward what you ness and cooperation. cation. sider other options, like giving the county, state or national level. and businesses in town. want.” WHS Principal Derrick Nelson Ms. Sullivan said work would be- students the day off when there is an The next board of education meet- Robert Hickey’s application to con- W. Eric Wnuck of 109 Surrey Lane said, “These four individuals exem- gin later this week on the refurbish- election and asked the board for ing is scheduled for Monday, June struct an in-ground pool at 725 Dorian was approved to remove an existing plify what it means to put the kids ment of the auditoriums at Roosevelt “feedback” about the issue and a 26. Road was reviewed at the meeting. The rear deck and replace it with a porch/ first. You make us better and we, as a and Edison Schools and seats that are response as the matter is worked pool would measure 909 square feet deck with an overhang as long as it district, are blessed by it.” removed would be on sale for $50 for through. with a 1,126-square-foot patio and a remains open. The application is for The board also recognized athletic two seats, $75 for three and $90 for Business Administrator and Board retention basin and plants for runoff. He expansion of a nonconforming lot. excellence in the form of a student four. Anyone who is interested in Secretary Robert Carfagno told GW Council also plans to put up a wrought-iron fence. “If we don’t do the variance, I think team and two individual perfor- buying any of the seats is asked to board members the Union County CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The application was approved as long as it actually takes away from the integrity mances. contact Donna Kenney at Board of Elections creates the rules qualitative and quantitative factors the fence meets all the requirements and of the property,” Mr. Wnuck said. The Ultimate Frisbee team won its [email protected]. All pro- in regards to the voting process and were weighed by council. Over four the retention basin is reviewed. Additionally, Jennifer and William second consecutive state champion- ceeds will benefit the PTC Scholar- makes certain the district adheres to different planning firms were consid- Estela Tarradellas was approved for McSweeney were approved for a two- ship last month and will finish the ship Fund. these rules. ered,” said borough-hired attorney a two-story addition including a deck story addition for their house at 750 season as one of the top 10 teams in Three board positions will be open Mr. Carfagno made clear that it is William Northgrave of the law firm and front porch at 1021 Coolidge Av- First Street. The McSweeneys also do the USA. for election this year and anyone illegal to lock the front door during of Mcmanimon, Scotland, and enue as long as both remain open. Ms. not have a garage, but despite the recent Keren Moncayo and Phillip Dwyer, who wishes to stand for election the voting process and told the board Baumann. Tarradellas will live on the first floor ordinance calling for garages with were recognized for their exceptional should submit their nominating peti- it is not permitted to ask voters to “While the costs may be paid and utilize the second floor for when houses, they have been permitted to performances in the athletic arena. tion by the state’s Monday, July 31 offer identification of any sort. upfront now by Russo; for our her family visits. have other construction since a garage Keren Moncayo, who broke her filing deadline for the November Superintendent Birnbaum told the borough’s planner and extra legal rep- An application for solar panels on currently is not in their budget. own record twice during the season, School Election. The positions of board she had “several communica- resentation, the costs will be factored the front and back roof of Ronald and The owners of Creative Beginnings, set a new school record by throwing board members Peggy Oster, Mark tions” in regards to the security mat- into their final revenue and negoti- Sharon Allen’s house at 118 North a child care center at 808 South Avenue the javelin 128 feet, 1 inch and won Friedman and Christopher Langhart ter surrounding the Primary and was ated development model. Additional Scotch Plains Avenue was approved. West, are looking to turn the basement county championships in both discus will be up for re-election. Mr. Fried- aware that this was an issue of con- costs for developers can equate to Typically, solar panels are placed on into an area with two classrooms, a and javelin. man has announced he will not be cern for parents. additional building on site,” Mr. Wil- the back roof to maintain the aesthetic bathroom and storage area. Currently, Phillip Dwyer stands in sixth place seeking a third term. One suggestion the superintendent liam Nierstedt said. features of homes. However, their they use the first and second floors for in the history of WHS for his long made was to secure a bathroom that “At (the) last meeting, when we neighbor’s tree shades a lot of their back the center and the basement as storage. jump of 22 feet, 8 inches that won him is exclusively for the workers in- disclosed the new planning firm to roof, disenabling them from optimizing The basement has been approved by the sectional championship. He was volved in the voting process, “so the public, perhaps I could have given their potential energy from the panels. the state and the application was ap- the team’s strongest high jumper with Music Teach. they don’t go through the whole CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 more reason to why I voted for the According to Mr. Allen, the energy proved by the Westfield board with a a personal best of 6 feet, 2 inches and building.” She also suggested local firm. I did so for qualitative reasons from panels on the front and back roofs stipulation of the state approval to be also competed in the 100-meter and Department of Education to permit churches could be looked into as an and because they stood out as the best would be about 69 percent of the en- checked. 200-meter relays. substitutes credentialing before the alternate location for voting. firm out of four. Based on the deal ergy that they use. Superintendent of Schools Marga- notification of criminal history is re- In other business, the board autho- they provided,” Council President “If I only put them in the back, it will ret Dolan, Ed.d, gave an overview of ceived. All of these items were ap- rized the acceptance of grant funds Sara Todisco said. not be worth my financial opportunity,” the issues the board would be looking proved unanimously with the excep- from the Cranford Fund for Educa- Mr. Allen said. Birchwood The council unanimously decided CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 at in the near future as part of the tion of the rehiring of Mr. Gonzalez tional Excellence for 2017-2018 for to “table,” or send back for planning The Allens also live on a corner, district’s strategic plan. and the additional item, which in- an amount totaling $22,920. board review, an ordinance allowing making it irrelevant where the panels Commissioner Ann Dooley an- Edlines, the current operating sys- volved hiring a secretary. The Cranford BOE held a special all corner properties to install six- are placed since they can be seen from nounced a list of roads to be paved this tem for all the school websites, is to The next Garwood Board of Edu- ceremony to honor retiring faculty foot closed fences. In accordance with any angle. year. Details are available on the town- be phased out and the district needs to cation meeting will be held at Lincoln members and Cranford High School borough statutes, land ordinances are The panels will only be about four ship website. consider what its future web presence School on Tuesday, August 15. students for their achievements. sent to the planning board for review. inches high, and the Allens plan to re- Girl Scout Silver and Gold Award The planning board has 35 days to roof their house with black shingles to announcements were made. Mary Grace provide comment and a suggestion make the black solar panels less notice- MacNamara received the Gold Award for council. The commentary can, but able. The application was approved as for her work at Morristown Children’s The Proven Professional does not have to be followed. long as the applicant testifies that they Hospital, where she created a support “The planning board is responsible will have dark roof panels. group for diabetic youth. for developing and analyzing our land Liana and Michael Revok’s applica- Mikayele Grohol, Isabelle Hunt, Julia use ordinances. Perhaps, this is one tion to build a one-and-a-half-car ga- Butka and Madison Weischadle re- Long-term success in the real estate profession is they can revisit and explain further rage at 414 Lenox Avenue was ap- ceived their Silver awards. reserved for the select few who consistently deliver why the ordinance is not favored by proved as long as the garage matches Cranford First Aid Squad and Emer- the house and the current shed is re- gency Medical Services personnel were value to their clients. With unparalleled dignity and them,” Mayor Lombardo said. “Usually commentary on a pend- moved. honored. Members recognized included grace, Hye-Young Choi continues to provide an ing ordinance sent by our planning As of now, no garage exists on the Cadet Abe Pritzker, Kent Lucas, Cristian inspired level of service and outstanding results. board to council, whether positive or property; the applicants only have a Sevilla, Sue Lucas, Miranda Whelan, negative, is detailed on why the board shed. The garage would allow them to President Kailyn Grant, Luis Lopez Hye-Young Choi is in favor or not. In this case, the keep a car in the garage and store what and Andrea Crespo. Sales Associate planning board in its official corre- spondence stated they do not support Top 1% of all Coldwell Banker Agents Internationally six-foot closed fences on corner lots. 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By FRED T. ROSSI use “all of the powers” provided by Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tation by the committee and its ex- the State Legislature “for use in a SCOTCH PLAINS — The down- perts followed by an opportunity redevelopment area, including the town redevelopment committee for all parties to interact in what the use of eminent domain,” an issue plans to hold a public session with mayor hoped will be an “informal” certain to be raised at the July 19 commercial property owners and session. The downtown committee, meeting. All business and property business owners next month to al- which was formed at the start of the owners will be formally notified of low the business community to in- year, was set to hold its third meet- the meeting, the mayor said. teract with committee members as ing last night. In other business, Mayor Smith the group’s efforts to revitalize the Last month, the council approved addressed some concerns that were commercial district move forward. a resolution authorizing the plan- raised last month when the council Mayor Alexander Smith an- ning board to undertake a prelimi- approved a bid for interior renova- nounced the Wednesday, July 19 nary investigation into redevelop- tions to the Shady Rest building at session, likely to be held at Scotch ing a large portion of the downtown Scotch Hills Country Club. The Plains-Fanwood High School, at the business district, primarily along $376,000 bid submitted by Reli- township council’s conference the Park Avenue corridor. The reso- able NYC of Stanhope was well meeting last Wednesday. He said lution included language that al- below those of four other bidders, the program will include a presen- lows the township government to leading Councilman John Del Sordi, Jr. to raise concerns about the “aw- ful big spread” between the win- ning bid and the others as well as the quality of work that would be performed and whether Reliable NYC’s workers would be paid fairly. Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “We did our due diligence twice” IN FULL SWING...The grand marshals of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Memorial Day Parade, canceled due to rain, were in the weeks since the council’s May honored at last week's Scotch Plains Township Council meeting. Pictured, from left to right, are: Parade Committee Chairman Ralph Checchio, Mayor Alexander Smith, grand marshals Joseph Nagy and Ed Miller, along with Richard 16 approval, the mayor said, noting Ebersole, son of the late Alan Ebersole, also a grand marshal, and Construction Official Robert LaCosta. that the project’s architect was con- sulted and Reliable NYC’s refer- ences were rechecked. “We have a good supplier for this project,” the mayor concluded, adding that offi- Three Department Heads Set cials would be closely monitoring the project, which Township Man- ager Al Mirabella said is set to start To Retire In Scotch Plains on Saturday, July 1. In other matters, the council will By FRED T. ROSSI cial Officer Lori Majeski is winding wood Times that all of Mr. Timko’s soon consider possible ordinances Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times up a 16-year career in Scotch Plains work “was really top-notch” and said regulating the operations of food SCOTCH PLAINS — Three long- after stints in several other towns. he was “a real good advocate for the Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times trucks in or near the downtown busi- serving township government depart- Announcements about who will fill residents.” When the public works IN FULL SWING...With Jersey Fresh produce ranging from tomatoes to corn to ness district. A food truck recently ment directors, with nearly 80 years the trio of positions — actually, eight director’s job opened up two years peaches, the Scotch Plains Farmers’ Market is in full swing every Saturday in the began operations on Forest Road of combined experience, are retiring positions — are expected to be made ago, “I looked to Joe immediately,” municipal parking lot on Park Avenue. near Westfield Avenue, and Mr. at the end of this month, and Town- at next Tuesday’s township council he said. Mr. Mirabella commended Mirabella said that the apparently- ship Manager Al Mirabella says it has meeting. Mr. Timko presently serves Mr. Timko’s efforts at improving the popular truck has been causing some been “a real challenging job to fill as director of public works and assis- township’s leaf-collection and snow- Planning Board to Continue congestion and safety concerns in one of these positions, let alone three.” tant township engineer. Mr. Ellis, plowing services in recent years. the weeks since its operations be- Public Works Director Joseph besides being fire chief, also serves Thomas Atkins, who served as Subdivision Hearing gan. Township Attorney William Timko began working for the munici- as township fire official and fire sub- township manager from 1980 to 2008, Robertson said he will draft ordi- pal government 32 years ago in the code officer, while Ms. Majeski also said Mr. Timko had “a terrific atti- By FRED T. ROSSI versus the 28 feet typically required, nances that provide the council with engineering department. Jonathan wears three hats: CFO, tax collector tude” and was “always prompt and Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and then widen to 37 feet near where different options for overseeing food Ellis has been township fire chief and qualified purchasing agent. diligent. Any engineer he worked with SCOTCH PLAINS — The plan- the street dead ends. Planning Board CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 since mid-1987, while Chief Finan- Mr. Timko has been assistant engi- would tell you the same thing.” He ning board will resume a hearing on Engineer Paul Ferriero raised the neer since he began his employment told The Times that “the town is going Monday, June 26, to consider ap- question of whether emergency ve- 32 years ago and was named acting to miss him.” proving a minor subdivision applica- hicles, especially large fire trucks, Spots Left for Boys and Girls public works director in 2013 before Mr. Timko said he was proud of his tion. would be able to safely get in and out assuming the position permanently work in setting up the sewer utility in Victor Beqaj is seeking to divide a of the street. two years later while continuing with 2009 and the meticulous effort in- lot located at 660 Emil Place into Mayor Alexander Smith, noting the Summer Basketball League his engineering duties. Mr. Mirabella, volved in ensuring accurate billing three lots, two of which will be non- absence of any report from the fire who has been municipal manager for the several thousand individual conforming with regard to lot size, department, said he would “feel more By MICHAEL BONACCORSO gram have asked if the program can since the beginning of 2015, praised properties that would be billed. He and then build three new single-fam- comfortable” with the department’s Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times be under the recreation umbrella. Our Mr. Timko, calling him a “good, solid recalled spending a great deal of time ily homes. Presently on the site there input before voting on the applica- SCOTCH PLAINS – As summer goal is to assist the children of this public servant” who kept the engi- meeting with residents in the initial is a two-family house at the end of tion. Board Chairman Joseph Doyle basketball league season approaches, town in every way possible. The rec- neering department “in good shape months to clear up any confusion Emil Place that Mr. Beqaj’s attorney, agreed, saying the board was not set spots remain open for both boys and reation department will do everything for 30-plus years.” about how the billing worked. Noting Stephen Hehl, described as “dilapi- to make a decision before getting girls from third grade to ninth grade. possible to help the wrestling pro- He told The Scotch Plains-Fan- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 dated” and in “extremely poor condi- input from fire officials. He asked Grade eligibility is based on the ap- gram,” Mr. Mercurio said. tion.” Emil Place itself also is in “bad that someone from the department be proaching education year. Whether “The decision will be discussed condition,” according to Mr. Hehl. present at the board’s June 26 meet- boys and girls will play separate re- further on what is the best decision to The board at its meeting on Mon- ing. mains undecided and is based upon enhance the program moving forward. day decided to put off final consider- The narrower-than-normal road- total turnout for each specific gender, Wrestling program representatives ation of the application because fire way was necessitated by a storm wa- the Scotch Plains Recreation Depart- will present their vision for the pro- department officials had not yet ter drainage stream that runs along- ment announced at Monday’s recre- gram at an upcoming recreation com- weighed in on the proposed narrow side much of Emil Place near to the ation commission meeting. mission meeting. They should directly street that will provide access to the Johnson Street intersection. Addition- Currently, for each age group 50 or state how we can assist. Furthermore, three new homes. Engineer Thomas ally, Mr. Ferriero said more research more boys have registered. Registra- we will discuss the positive and pos- Quinn said the street would be 20 feet needs to be done regarding possible tion for each girl’s age group varies sible negatives of the wrestling pro- wide for about two-thirds of its length, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 from 11 to 14 individuals for certain gram not existing as a P.A.L. type age groups and more for others. program and existing as a recreation “Our goal this year was to have commission program,” Mr. Mercurio separate leagues for boys and girls. said. However, if enrollment does not in- “A few wrestling parents mentioned crease we may have to consolidate the doing what is necessary to ensure a age groups to play co-ed,” Assistant healthy program future. They men- Recreation Director Julie Buonaguro tioned bringing in skilled coaches to told commission members. enable the process. The parents sug- “Last year’s league was co-ed. It is gested working with the recreation exciting for variations in play regard- commission and expert coaches would GIRL CODE...The Park Middle School Girls Who Code Club graduated 13 ing team structure, co-ed or not. benefit the most skilled, and unskilled, coders from their 2016-2017 class. Throughout the academic year, girls from grades 5 through 8 met once a week after school and were introduced to Scotch Plains and Fanwood residents yet inspired young wrestlers,” Recre- computer science concepts. The club year concludes with a “CS (Computer always have first opportunity for sign- ation Commissioner Shawn Johnson Science) Impact Project,” where they design, build and test code they developed ups. There has been interest from said. applying computer science concepts to solve a problem relevant to the classroom families in other towns. The league Jam Kancer in the Kan, an event and community. At their club graduation held on June 6, coders from Park will be educational, recreational, and benefiting children’s cancer research, Middle School, initially having minimal to no exposure to computer science, self-challenging. It is not meant to will take place in the fall. The event showcased eight CS Impact Projects that were created using Scratch and have a tournament or AAU struc- has raised $125,000 in three years. Python. Jocelyn Dumaresq, far right, principal of Park Middle School, is ture,” Recreation Director Matt Last year’s event raised $70,000. “The pictured with club members at their graduation. Mercurio added. Anyone interested event is truly amazing for the com- BI-LITERATE...On June 5 the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education PAGE INDEX recognized student accomplishments in the areas of academics, extracurricular in signing up or learning more about munity and the cause is excellent. It’s activities and athletics that were exceptionally meritorious. Pictured receiving the league should contact Mr. a fun time and because it is building Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 8-9, 19 the Seal of Biliteracy from the State of New Jersey are: Sebastian Angulao, Mercurio at (908) 322-6700, exten- such an attraction, discussions are Editorial ...... 4-5, 18 Sports ...... 11-17 Jackeline Calderon, Sebastian Chinchilla, Natalie Choque, Kiara Cruz, Daniela sion no. 220. being had on what location in town is Police ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-20 Fonseca, Justin Greenman, Ryan Kessler, Max Lusk, Ian MacPherson, Max The P.A.L. wrestling program may best,” Recreation Commissioner Col- Community ... 6-7, 18 Classifieds ..... 18 Mazursky, Simon Oster, Christian Roman, Lukas Stein, Isaac Velasquez and be a part of the recreation depart- leen Gialanella said. A final location Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 19-20 Alison Zimmerman. ment. “Folks from the wrestling pro- has not been decided on for the event.

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Mr. Gonzalez was the in music and beyond, they said. BEAR CAPTURED...A truck arrives on Walnut Avenue in Cranford at 1:11 p.m. director of the band and orchestra and In other business, Superintendent on Monday to take away a bear found in Garwood. The bear had been spotted in also helped the drama club and other of Schools Teresa Quigley, Ed.D., Mountainside and Westfield on Sunday night before its capture on Monday. It was released back into the wild. events with musical students. discussed the outcome of the New During the section of the meeting Jersey QSAC, which stands for Qual- where citizens are allowed to voice ity Single Accountability Continuum. their opinions, several students, teach- QSAC judges school districts on how Retirements ers and parents went up to the micro- they are doing with instruction and phone to plead with the council to programs, finances, personnel and FOR THE KIDS...Brian Githens, Quinn Dursee, Charlie Callinan and Matt CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 reinstate Mr. Gonzalez. more. Webb, pictured from left to right, participate in the Liam’s Room fourth annual golf outing on June 2 at Roycebrook Golf Club in Hillsborough, N.J. All proceeds that the engineering department the finance department that saw “He took our small music depart- “Last week we received a letter that went to benefit the mission of Liam’s Room, which is to insure that pediatric handles grants from the state De- several hundred thousand dollars ment and brought it up to date with said that we were in compliance,” palliative care is offered to all children facing a potentially life-limiting condition. partment of Transportation, Mr. stolen from township accounts. our surrounding towns,” said Denise Superintendent Quigley stated, which Timko said he had helped bring in Saying that she had a “perfect work Ridente, when the floor opened up drew applause from the audience. But more than $4 million in roadwork- ethic,” Mr. Atkins recalled for The for discussion. then she added, “But today we re- related grants. Times that when he hired her, he The people who spoke on Mr. ceived another letter that said that we Westfield Expects to Save “I’ll miss all the great people I’ve guessed it would take Ms. Majeski Gonzalez’s behalf all characterized were not compliant.” met over the years, including my six to 12 months to “straighten out him as the kind of teacher who under- The area that the district is not friends at town hall,” Mr. Timko the mess” in the township’s finances compliant in is the instruction and $1.5 Mil. From Solar Panels told The Times, “but I won’t miss in the wake of the embezzlement. programs section, where it received a the snowstorms!” “Lori probably had it done in 30 78 percent instead of the passing 80 By SARAH MCGRAIL ents and her colleagues. The stu- Mr. Ellis was a volunteer days,” he said, adding that, “of all Downtown percent. The superintendent said fur- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times dents that Cecilia serves are so for- firefighter for several years before the CFOs in New Jersey, she’s in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ther questions will be asked of QSAC WESTFIELD — Solar panels on tunate to have her as their mentor he was named chief 30 years ago the top five.” truck operations. to see the final score for the district. the roofs of five Westfield schools and educator.” and is the longest-serving fire chief Township Manager Mirabella Deputy Mayor Llewellyn Jones The board voted unanimously for will save the district more than $1.5 And Roosevelt Principal Stewart in Union County. Mr. Mirabella also had words of praise, saying proposed to his colleagues that spe- the 14 items of the Finance Commit- million over the next 15 years, the Carey said, “We have so many bands praised him as a “terrific fire chief,” Ms. Majeski was “among the most cial permits be available that would tee agenda with the exclusion of Linda Board of Education was told at at Roosevelt. Every band you can telling The Times that Mr. Ellis pro- well-respected CFOs in Union allow outdoor restaurant seating on Koenig, who was not present for this Tuesday’s meeting. name because James meets every vided “outstanding incident com- County and in New Jersey.” He told the township-owned hedge prop- part of the meeting. The items in- Since the beginning of the year, kid at the level of their needs. He mand and fire-fighting experience.” The Times he “didn’t have to worry erty located next to the municipal cluded motions to approve a budget panels have already been installed touches children in a special way. Mr. Ellis also has been involved for about the way our budget and fi- building on Park Avenue. Mr. transfer from last month, the payment on the roofs of Westfield High When I announced the Teacher of many years with state and federal nances were handled,” and said fur- Robertson said special-use permits of $998,566 for May’s bills and more School (WHS), Edison Intermedi- the Year, I could hear all the chil- forest fire-fighting groups. ther that, “I have nothing but re- — which currently are used mainly to maintain enough money for the ate School and Tamaques Elemen- dren screaming at one time.” Former councilwoman Colleen spect for her.” by downtown restaurants for out- next school year. tary School, the Board of Education John Brzozowski, WHS choral Gialanella, who was the council’s Ms. Majeski told The Times that door seating during the summer There was another unanimous vote heard at Tuesday’s meeting. director, won the Parent Teacher liaison to the fire department for it was “my privilege to work for the months — would be the method for for two items of the Building and Work is ongoing to install panels Student Organization (PTSO) Out- three years, told The Times that Mr. residents and with the council and allowing such use of the grassy prop- Grounds Committee’s agenda, which on the roofs of Roosevelt Intermedi- standing Teacher of the Year Award, Ellis, “made incredible contribu- the talented employees of the town- erty and told the council he would included use of the Garwood school ate School and Wilson Elementary Molly Dennis, a WHS science tions to our community, maintain- ship,” singling out Mr. Atkins, “who look further into possible next steps. buses and drivers by the Garwood School, Business Administrator teacher, won the Distinguished ing a spirit of volunteerism in our gave me this opportunity.” The council last week also ap- Recreation Department and paying Dana Sullivan told board members. Teacher of the Year Award and community in spite of too many proved a five-year contract between $600 for five summer field trips. Ms. Sullivan said the panels Daniel Devlin, WHS theatre direc- years of limited resources.” She said the municipal government and the The board had 21 items on its would save the board $112,000 or tor, won the Above and Beyond that, under his leadership, “the role union representing public works and agenda that it was looking to ap- 15 percent of their energy bills ev- Award, which recognizes a teacher of women in the fire department has Subdivision recreation employees. Two resolu- prove, and after executive session ery year for the next 15 years, which who has made a difference in the grown tremendously, with more and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tions totaling $19,900 also were added another item. Per the board’s is the expected life of a solar panel. life of a child who is struggling more women joining the ranks and permits from the state Department of approved awarding contracts for annual reorganization, these items The panels are expected to be either socially, emotionally or aca- earning much-deserved leadership Environmental Protection. road work design and construction included sharing the business admin- fully functional from around the be- demically. Custodian Kevin roles.” She added that Mr. Ellis also Before the board decided to con- management services to Mott istrator contract between the Moun- ginning of the 2017-2018 school Womack won the Robert and Linda “worked to reach back and pull new tinue the hearing at its June 26 meet- MacDonald. Mayor Smith an- tainside Board of Education and the year. Foose Memorial Award for his on- leadership forward; as a result, new ing, Mr. Quinn, the engineer, showed nounced two recently-received Garwood board; rehiring Mr. The appointment of a new assis- going kindness and cooperation. leadership is ready to step forward several exhibits setting out how cars, county grants, one for $90,000 that Gonzalez; having The Westfield tant principal for Edison Intermedi- WHS Principal Derrick Nelson and continue his work.” garbage trucks and fire trucks could will be used mainly for road repair Leader as the designated official ate School was also announced at said, “These four individuals exem- Mr. Atkins, the former township safely maneuver on the proposed work and a second for $20,000 that newspaper of the Garwood Board of the meeting. plify what it means to put the kids manager, said that Mr. Ellis’ big- roadway, which due to its length does will be used to install a bocce court Education, and the submission of a Crystal Marsh will replace Mary first. You make us better and we, as gest legacy might be his efforts to not require a cul-de-sac at its end. at Green Forest Park. waiver application to the New Jersey Asfendis who was recently ap- a district, are blessed by it.” strengthen the mutual aid system in Several neighborhood residents At the beginning of the meeting, Department of Education to permit pointed principal at Roosevelt In- The board also recognized ath- Union County. “He did wonderful spoke briefly to the board, with four the council honored the three grand substitutes credentialing before the termediate School to replace letic excellence in the form of a work there,” he told The Times, not- voicing approval for the plan and one marshals of the Memorial Day Pa- notification of criminal history is re- Stewart Carey who retires at the end student team. ing that the system has worked well calling the present home “an eye- rade, which was canceled due to ceived. All of these items were ap- of the school year after 48 years The Ultimate Frisbee team won its because it was operated directly by sore.” A Johnson Street homeowner rainy weather. World War II veter- proved unanimously with the excep- teaching in the district. second consecutive state champion- the fire chiefs of the participating raised concerns that the additional ans Edward Miller and Joseph Nagy tion of the rehiring of Mr. Gonzalez Ms. Marsh, who holds a master of ship last month and will finish the towns. homes might cause further conges- and the son of the late Alan Ebersole and the additional item, which in- education degree from Columbia season as one of the top 10 teams in Ms. Majeski was hired in 2001 tion on an already-narrow Johnson were given plaques and grand mar- volved hiring a secretary. University, is currently a science the USA. after an embezzlement scandal in Street. shal sashes. The next Garwood Board of Edu- teacher and grade team leader in the Superintendent of Schools Marga- cation meeting will be held at Lincoln Salk School of Science Middle ret Dolan, Ed.d, gave an overview of School on Tuesday, August 15. School in New York City. the issues the board would be looking Several of the district’s teachers at in the near future as part of the were celebrated by the board for district’s strategic plan. The Proven Professional Reading is Good For You winning awards in 2017. The 2017 Edlines, the current operating sys- Westfield Optimist Club’s Interme- tem for all the school websites, is to be diate Teachers of the Year are Cecilia phased out and the district needs to Valdes-Dalton, a special education consider what its future web presence Long-term success in the real estate profession is teacher at Edison, and James Doyle, will be. The board will also be looking reserved for the select few who consistently deliver band teacher at Roosevelt. at the feasibility and community sup- value to their clients. With unparalleled dignity and The two middle school principals port for a full-day kindergarten and grace, Hye-Young Choi continues to provide an were full of praise for their award- considering increasing its current pro- winning teachers. vision of special needs education. inspired level of service and outstanding results. Matt Bolton, principal at Edison, Ms. Sullivan said work would be- goleader.com/subscribe said: “Cecilia is a positive force in gin later this week on the refurbish- Hye-Young Choi the lives of her students, their par- ment of the auditoriums at Roosevelt Sales Associate and Edison Schools and seats that are Top 1% of all Coldwell Banker Agents Internationally removed would be on sale for $50 for Member of Coldwell Banker President’s Elite two seats, $75 for three and $90 for four. 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PUBLICATION Rail Coalition Urges Fed County to Assume Inspections Funding For Gateway Of Vendors on County Property REGION — The President’s Trans- the benefit of a train station in their By MICHAEL BONACCORSO Freeholder Al Mirabella presented portation Infrastructure plan is being communities also have a responsibility Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a resolution acknowledging Union rolled out this week, and for New to ensure that residents have access to COUNTY — The Office of County College Biology Professor Jersey that means that all eyes should safe and reliable transit. The steady Health Management will now per- Tom Ombrello for his acorn collec- be on securing funding for the long- deterioration of our rail infrastructure is form inspections and issue permits tion project. Mr. Ombrello has con- awaited Gateway project, according already causing delays; we must offer to food vendors operating on ducted a project to collect acorns to the Raritan Valley Rail Coalition. commuters a hope for improvement.” county property, Union County of- from historic trees throughout the “The Gateway Project is the most The RVRC was established in 1998 ficials announced at last Thursday’s county. The acorns will be used to important transportation infrastruc- on a bipartisan basis to advocate for Board of Chosen Freeholders meet- grow trees. ture project in the United States and New Jersey rail commuters. The coa- ing. He cares for a sapling that was includes new Hudson River tunnels, lition urges federal and state leaders Previously, a health official em- planted in the tree grove at Union the Portal Bridge replacement, and and legislators to aggressively lobby ployed by the municipality where the County College’s Cranford campus. reconstruction of New York’s Penn to ensure federal funding for the Gate- park or property is located would be “This project was started over 26 Station,” said Somerset County Free- way project. responsible for such oversight. Mov- years ago and is a passion of mine,” holder Director and Rail Coalition The goal of the RVRC is One-Seat- ing forward, county health inspec- the professor said. Chairman Peter S. Palmer. Ride service to New York Penn Sta- tors, employed by the Office of Health “This whole project is a very im- “Gateway will ensure the security tion and an improved quality of com- SEEKING LIBRARY BOND ACT SUPPORT...Library advocates from Fanwood, Management, will be utilized to pro- portant cause, and in short, is very of the vital connection between the mute for struggling riders who face Scotch Plains, and Plainfield met this week at State Senator Nicholas Scutari’s (D- tect the consumer. cool. I am excited to present this financial capital of the world, New daily challenges in simply getting to 22nd, Linden) office to ask him to co-sponsor the Library Construction Bond. “County parks are the sites of many recognition to Dr. Ombrello,” Free- York; and Northern and Central New work on time. Pictured, from left to right, are: Carol Campell, Senator Scutari’s Chief of Staff exciting festivals and events through- holder Mirabella said. Jersey,” he said. “That connection is “Our residents, their quality of life, Ed Oatman, Phyllis Brown, and Mary Everson. out the year. These events often have The Freeholder board, Prevention now at risk if the federal government’s and their property values will be ad- food vendors that must have permits Links and the county sheriff’s office, portion of the funding is eliminated. versely impacted if our leaders do not and oversight performed,” Freeholder county police department and The future of our region and New take responsibility to fully support Library Advocates Push for Board Chairman Bruce H. Bergen prosecutor’s office have launched a Jersey’s economy is at risk and re- Gateway and work for its swift imple- said. pilot program to assist residents suf- quires immediate action.” mentation,” Freeholder Palmer said. The Freeholders unanimously fering from addiction and substance Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, “We urge everyone in the mega Construction Bond Act passed the resolution at last abuse. The board passed resolutions chairwoman of the RVRC Mayor’s region to support the Gateway REGION — Library advocates according to a press release submit- Thursday’s meeting. authorizing $17,000 in funding for Committee said, “Mayors who have Project,” he said. from Fanwood, Scotch Plains, and ted by the Fanwood Menrial Library. “Often municipal health officials the program and an additional Plainfield met this week at State Sena- With the explosion of the Internet, may have to be paid overtime or just $150,000 for inpatient treatment beds. tor Nicholas Scutari’s (D-22nd, Lin- libraries’ role in the community has compensated for extra work per- The Community Law Enforcement Lacey Rzeszowski ‘Thrilled’ den) office to ask him to co-sponsor been transformed. No longer just a formed for a county-sponsored event. Addiction Recovery (C.L.E.A.R.) the Library Construction Bond Act. resource of printed material, libraries In general, the idea was to lessen the program is available to members of The bipartisan bill, A-222/S-2171, have grown into globally wired com- burden on municipal health depart- the public from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., By Momentum of Campaign currently has the support of 42 legis- munity hubs. ment resources,” Freeholder Chris Tuesdays and Thursdays, at the SUMMIT – Lacey Rzeszowski, one comparable primary when the lators and 25 libraries. First proposed “Our library is a perfect fit for this Hudak said. Union County Sheriff’s Office, base- of two Democratic nominees for New governor’s seat was in play. Demo- in 2016, the bill awaits committee legislation,” said Carol Campell, Freeholder Linda Carter honored ment level of 27 Elizabethtown Jersey’s General Assembly Legisla- cratic turnout increased a dramatic approval before it can be voted on by president of the Friends of the ShonTe Smith of Plainfield with a Plaza, Elizabeth, and at Union tive District 21, achieved a milestone 245 percent while Republican turn- the full State Legislature. Fanwood Memorial Library. “We resolution acknowledging her com- County Police Department headquar- in in the June 6 Primary Election, out in the 16-town district decreased The bond act would authorize $125 have a 70-year-old building trying to mitment to children in Ghana. Ms. ters, 300 North Avenue East, receiving more votes than any other 16.2 percent for the same period, million in general obligation bonds to serve twice the population it was de- Smith, a preschool teacher, organized Westfield. legislative candidate in this district, according to the release. This increase finance capital projects in public li- signed for.” Noting that the library is book donation drives. She collected according to a press release from her surpasses statewide trends: Demo- braries, requiring a one-to-one match the most used public building in town, 3,000 books and donated them to a campaign. cratic voter turnout for the guberna- from the municipality or county. A “parents with strollers still cannot get library in Ghana.\ Ms. Rzeszowski and her Assembly torial election was up almost two- September 2014 survey by the New downstairs to the Children’s Depart- “I do not do these projects for running-mate, David Barnett, were un- and-a-half times or 146.5 percent for Jersey Libraries Association found a ment, we routinely have seniors stand- promotion of self. I love kids and opposed in the June 6 Primary Election. the same period, 493,000 voters in “strong need” for capital funding for ing at popular programs, and there is being a kid. To hear a project I Democratic turnout in the district 2017 versus 200,000 in 2009. physical improvements and techno- no place for an entrepreneur to re- started over three years ago receive in 2017 was a three-and-a-half times “We are thrilled with this momen- logical updates in public libraries, charge a phone.” recognition brings me to tears. I greater than in 2009, the most recent tum,” Ms. Rzeszowski said. “Our will organize other projects to con- message is certainly resonating with tinue helping individuals,” said Ms. Wildlife Habitat Bill voters in District 21. They are clearly Smith in addressing the Freeholder demanding a representative in Tren- board. OK’d By Assembly ton who will put issues before party TRENTON – Legislation spon- and take action.” sored by Assembly Minority Leader To date, Ms. Rzeszowski has raised Jon Bramnick (R-21st, Westfield) and over $70,000 for her campaign and Assemblywoman Assemblywoman canvassed over 1,000 doors, listening Nancy F. Muñoz (R-21st, Summit) to the concerns of voters in each of the allowing homeowners to create na- 16 towns in her district. Ms. Lacey tive habitats on their properties by received 9,374 votes in the Primary. planting native grasses, plants and The candidate lives in Summit and trees has been approved by the full attended New York University with State General Assembly. help from a merit scholarship, gradu- The Bramnick-Munoz bill, A-1069, ating Summa Cum Laude with a creates a private wildlife habitat certi- Bachelor’s of Art degree in Political fication program overseen by the De- Science. She is a community leader partment of Environmental Protection. and coalition builder. Over the past 14 The inspiration for this legislation years she has spearheaded initiatives came about four years ago when Mr. to serve in-need populations, protect Bramnick and his wife, Pat Brentano, the environment, promote arts educa- an environmental artist ,worked closely tion, and prevent gun violence. She is LESSEN IN POLITICS...Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky, third from left, and with the stewardship department of an active member of St. John’s Westfield Town Council members Mark LoGrippo, left, David Oliveira, second New Jersey Audubon to create a wild- Lutheran Church, and she and her hus- from left, and Keith Loughlin, right, spoke with Jefferson Elementary School life habitat on their property. band, Ed, are the parents of three sons. third-grade students about local government on Primary Election Day on June 6.

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Cranford Board Moves Peyton's Bramnick Says His Bill Hartz Mountain to July 19 Peek at the Week Would Stop Child Marriages By CHRISTINA M. HINKE planning board. In Politics TRENTON – Assembly Republi- 13 were married in New Jersey Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Another resident, James Nalepa, By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times can Leader Jon Bramnick (R-21st, between 1995 and 2014 – almost CRANFORD — The application asked if the township has left itself in Westfield) has introduced legisla- all girls wed to adult men. More by Hartz Mountain Industries, Inc. to a position to be slapped with another Guadagno Picks Steinhardt As meant higher thresholds for saving tion to stop child marriage in New than 105 of them were married, rezone 750 Walnut Avenue from com- builder’s remedy lawsuit. Next State GOP Chairman accounts, for waiving of credit fees Jersey with extremely tough stan- with judicial approval, “to older mercial to residential was adjourned State Superior Court Judge Lisa Lieutenant Governor Kim and for other consumer options.” dards and a difficult burden of proof spouses with an age difference that to Wednesday, July 19, by the plan- Chrystal had set in the final judgment Guadagno, the Republican guberna- Rep Bonnie Watson Coleman (D- that will make child marriage al- constitutes statutory rape,” accord- ning board Wednesday at its work- of repose for the builder’s remedy torial nominee, has endorsed Doug 12th), with an opposing view, said the most impossible, according to a ing to a press release from Un- shop session due to the likelihood lawsuit won by Cranford Develop- Steinhardt, an attorney with the law Financial Choice Act is “punishing press release from the Assembly- chained. “Yet Christie insisted with that there would not be a quorum of ment Associates (CDA) that Cranford firm of Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & hard-working families to reward fi- man. his conditional veto that this same the board on Wednesday, July 5, the supply 45 affordable-housing units by Fader, LLC, a former Lopatcong nancial institutions who are taking risks “I am working to stop these mar- failed judicial-review process now date the applicant requested. December 31, 2018, Mayor Hannen Township mayor and current Warren on their future, our nation’s economic riages now,” Mr. Bramnick said. be used for children at precisely The applicant is proposing to build told The Leader and The Times. County Republican committee chair- prosperity and financial security.” The bill, A-4883, would bar those the ages, 16 and 17, when they face five apartment buildings that would Judge Chrystal, in March 2009, man, to lead the Republican State “Rolling back Dodd-Frank protec- under age 16 from marrying or enter- the greatest risk of forced mar- in total house 905 apartments, as had cited the township’s fair share Committee. tions would disproportionately harm ing into a civil union, and only allow riage.” well as two swimming pools and two housing plan as seriously deficient, Kaper-Dale Calls Out Murphy New Jerseyans, a state that still leads the those age 16 and 17 to marry if a state “How can a human-rights abuse clubhouses, on the 30.5-acre parcel and “Cranford still has an unmet hous- Guadagno In Governor’s Race nation in foreclosures. This bill threat- Superior Court judge finds by clear ever be in a child’s ‘best interest’?” of land adjacent to the Hyatt Hills ing obligation of 410 housing units.” New Jersey Green Party guberna- ens our state’s existing consumer finan- and convincing evidence that a denial Ms. Reiss said. “Instead of using this Golf Complex. Hartz Mountain In- In reading the final judgment of torial candidate Seth Kaper-Dale re- cial protections on payday lending, car would result in substantial harm to offensive language to try to appease dustries also is requesting the parcel compliance, dated May 22, 2013, for cently hosted an online town hall. He title loans, and other predatory lending the minor. Substantial harm would be Christie, I urge Bramnick to stand up be made an area in need of redevel- the lawsuit brought on by CDA, Judge was asked, “What makes your plat- schemes,” the Congresswoman said. an extremely difficult standard to to the governor and override his out- opment. Chrystal declared the township has form better than Phil Murphy’s?” His JC Council Proposal Would meet, according to the press release. rageous veto.” Later in the meeting, board member an obligation to provide an indig- response, “Everything makes my plat- Require More Affordable Housing Last week Unchained At Last orga- Dan Aschenbach, after reading the enous need of 55 units, a prior round form better than Phil Murphy’s. And A measure before the nine-member nized a Chain-In outside the State- Fireworks Set for land development law, asked why the of 138 units, plus a portion of the I mean that.” Jersey City Council would require all house, where some 30 people wore board cannot hold the hearing in Sep- third-round need of five units. “The fact that a Goldman Sachs tax-abated Downtown properties in- bridal gowns and veils, with their July 1 in Scotch Plains tember, stating the law says the board The Leader and The Times has at- billionaire...is the so-called ‘progres- clude 20 percent affordable housing, arms chained and mouths taped, to SCOTCH PLAINS —The Town- can hear the applicant within 90 days tempted to reach out to the township’s sive candidate’ is offensive...we have according to a nj.com news story. protest Governor Chris Christie’s con- ship of Scotch Plains will be hosting of the application being complete. affordable-housing attorney to clarify people who can hardly make it in this Another proposal would require ditional veto of A-3091, a bill that its second annual Independence Day “We need to be prepared… We are and validate the township’s current state...he does not believe in single- developers seeking tax breaks to a would have made New Jersey the first Fireworks Celebration on Saturday, recommending the rezoning. It unmet need of affordable housing, payer Medicare for all…because he pay an extra fee that would go the state to end child marriage. July 1 at the Scotch Hills Golf Club. shouldn’t be them pushing it toward but received no response. is a friend to the health insurance public school district. In response to Mr. Bramnick’s in- Residents can begin entering the park us,” Mr. Aschenbach said. After the township purchased 215- industry…” Developers and unions say the troducing A-4883, Unchained said it at 7 p.m. and the fireworks show will Some members of the public also 235 Birchwood Avenue property from He called Lieutenant Governor Kim policy that would either discourage was organizing an even larger Chain- start at dusk. asked to hold the meeting after the CDA, a subsidiary of S. Hekemian Guadagno, the Republican gubernato- development or persuade developers In on June 14 outside Mr. Bramnick’s A rain date is in place for Sunday, summer. Group, the township put out a request rial nominee, a “(Chris) Christie-redux.” to skip tax abatements. Without Jer- office. July 2, in the event of inclement weather. “Treating applicants differently than for proposals (RFP) this year that sets Mr. Kaper-Dale said is a “strong sey City giving subsidies, developers “Christie and Bramnick have de- other applicants is a very dangerous aside 15 percent as affordable-hous- advocate” for single-payer medicare would have no requirements to hire clared war on girls,” said Fraidy Reiss, See it all on the Web! thing to do,” Zoning Officer Ron ing units. The RFP states proposals for all. His platform includes raising union labor and women and minority executive director of Unchained At Last. Johnson later said of the board holding can be for up to 225 units; so if built the minimum wage to $15 per hour, contractors, according to the nj.com According to the organization, www.goleader.com off an application hearing when there to 225 with 15 percent allocated for “ending mass incarceration and the report. some 3,600 children as young as are no applications on agendas for affordable housing, then that would legalization of marijuana.” earlier official meeting dates. bring the township to meeting 33.75 Lance Supports Repeal of Residents also asked questions affordable units. The township is to Dodd-Frank Law about the application, which the board receive bids Monday, June 19. The Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) has The Leader/Times Website said it could not discuss without the remaining affordable units could po- supported the Financial Choice Act, applicant being present. tentially be filled elsewhere in the which repeals the Dodd-Frank Law. Two concerns of the public should township before the year 2018 dead- “The Dodd-Frank Law is an ex- this proposal be developed is the in- line, Mayor Hannen told The Leader ample of over-regulation costing jobs. Provides Robust Features flux of children into already crowded and The Times. Forty-two community banks in New township schools, and the impact of The township last endorsed a Hous- Jersey have been put out of business traffic, resident Christine Esposito of ing Element and Fair Share Plan in since the enactment of Dodd-Frank. Behnert Place, where a traffic light is December of 2008, and is required by Despite having nothing to do with the proposed by Hartz Mountain, told state law to endorse a plan within financial crisis, community banks, to Assist You! The Westfield Leader and The Scotch every 10 years. To date, the planning their hundreds of employees and thou- Plains-Fanwood Times. “They would board has yet to begin the process of sands of customers have felt the brunt have to build another school,” she drafting a new Housing Element and of this law. The Choice Act repeals said. Vehicles are already backed up Fair Share Plan to recommend to the onerous provisions of the law and at the traffic signal on Raritan Road township committee. ends ‘too big to fail,’ putting big banks Subscribe to Our Papers and Walnut since the shopping center In other business, the board voted, on notice that they – not taxpayers – was built in Clark, she said. 6-1-1, to go out for bids for a planner will be on the hook for risky invest- Part of the residential component to draft a new master plan, since the ments.” Change Your Address would supply 139 affordable units, or current plan will expire in 2019. Mr. Mr. Lance added that those who 15 percent of the total 905 units, per Aschenbach voted against, and Mr. have lost the most under Dodd-Frank the fair share housing law. Hannen abstained. are those who can’t afford to take Submit a Paid Bulletin Resident Lauren Latorre asked, The board had gone into executive their business elsewhere. “Those in “Has the Township of Cranford met session to discuss hiring an engineer hardworking neighborhoods have its affordable-housing obligation?” for the master plan, but did not vote to fewer options for services such as “Yes,” responded Mayor Thomas go out to bid once the board came free checking. One-size-fits-all finan- Publish a Photo H. Hannen, Jr., who also sits on the back to open session. cial policies from big banks have Place a Classified Ad Comm. Policing Grant Offered In Memory Post Community News Of Det. Tarentino NC& TRENTON —Attorney General Jewelers Christopher S. 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Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 and administration that we are lucky future path for more than 6,300 stu- enough to have in Westfield. They are dents. All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. all hard working, dedicated people Community service, in whatever come from the board game Diction who are all here to serve our children. form works for you, is so important in Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER I ran for my first term when my two our town. The school board needs 1. Scree – A pebble; a stone Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo kids were juniors in the high school. some young families to help shape 2. Walm – To bubble or boil COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION So many people asked me why I our future. Please consider running 3. Seck – Barren; unprofitable Lauren S. 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The act of breaking or destroying the many young parents who live in images 2. An illustration for a book Thank God That Judy Collins Is 3. An intestinal infestation causing In This Town Called ‘Bestfield’? severe cramping and associated spasms 4. Humiliation; shame; falling from Westfield, like most successful downtowns, is Caruana pens a guest column for this newspaper Doing Great, Now In Her 70s grace going through a challenging period as retail stores under the “Planet Westfield” banner. Many of us baby boomers who that girls and women have to be tough CATALLACTICS grew up in the Westfield-Cranford- in setting boundaries, as well as sweet 1. In anatomy, the study of involuntary appear to be on the way out in favor of online We believe the Downtown Task Force’s initia- muscle contractions Garwood area of Union County, NJ, in respecting people who treat us de- 2. In political economy, the science of shopping via businesses like Amazon. In an effort to tives, some of which were adopted by the town are grateful to God for our good expe- cently and admire us. promote the downtown and help Westfield stores, council last week, will help create more opportuni- commercial exchanges riences. When I was a child at St. I cherish childhood visits with 3. The study of the mammary gland the town announced the addition of a chief spirit ties for downtown property owners to fill storefront Anne’s School in Garwood, which Grandma to Mindowaskin Park to and its milk-producing secretions officer whose role will be helping to boost the local vacancies. But shouldn’t Westfield be marketed by used to be across the street from St. observe swans, geese and ducks; ser- 4. Belief in a singular divinity or cre- economy. And the first action by that “spirit” officer, its given name? After all, people are no more likely Anne’s Church, my 7th grade teacher, mons at St. Anne’s Church and learn- ator Sister Agnelle, was a fellow Judy ing at St. Anne’s School which used ACROTISM Good Housekeeping Executive Editor Meaghan to come to “Bestfield” than Westfield if they still Collins fan. She used to play musi- to exist as a competitive parochial 1. Having little to no sense of smell Murphy, is to rename the town “Bestfield” and use can’t find a parking space near their shopping desti- cian Judy Collins’ 1969 hit, “Turn, grammar school in Garwood, and 2. Absence or imperceptability of the it on everything from bed linens to new social media nation, although the additional 15-minute free spaces pulse beat turn, turn” in class and explained to walks to Sperry Park, Cranford, where 3. An abnormal fear of falling sites. No, seriously. will help. And getting an expensive ticket also does us children how the song corresponds I met new friends while walking my 4. Widespread epidemic of catastrophic With all the challenges of the town, and that’s the not help matters. Why not name Westfield with Bible verses from Ecclesiastes. dogs, Buddy, Maggie, Connie, Pistol, proportions We all enjoyed singing the song in and Max, and my foster dogs, Amanda approach Ms. Murphy wants to take? This seems to “Stuckeyville,” after the fictional name in the 1990s unison. and Pi, when I was a younger adult More letters pages 5, 18 follow the same logic of the wider, “pedestrian- TV show “Ed,” of which opening credits and some Thank God Judy Collins is doing living in Cranford. I earned an hon- friendly” sidewalks at some corners in the down- scenes were shot right here in Westfield, including at great and is in her 70s. Sister Agnelle, ored reputation as “the Schnauzer Letters to town or the trade infringement lawsuit brought a the municipal building. who passed on April 12, 2004 when girl of Cranford” when I was presi- decade or so ago by the Downtown Westfield Corp. Closing Quimby Street a few more nights during she was in her 90s after having been dent and founder of the former the Editor a Bernardine nun for 77 years, was Cranford Miniature Schnauzer Club against the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Com- the Tuesday night Jazz Fest is a good move, in our also a progressive lady like Judy from 1998 through 2005. merce over the “W” logo used in marketing materials view. Perhaps the town could work with NJ Transit to Correction Collins. Sister Agnelle taught us kids Martha Mcloughlin including points of entry signs on roads entering promote Sweet Sounds Downtown, as it is formally to think for ourselves, and explained A letter-to-the-editor on page 4 in Lakewood, NJ last week’s edition should have read Westfield. called, and other events such as the Welcome Home to “Stu Carey Has Made A Difference In We agree with Mayor Andy Skibitsky’s Westfield Westfield promotion that kicks off the holiday shop- Town Pushes Its Potential Every More Lives Than You Will Ever First initiative to have Westfielders shop in town ping season in town, to bring more visitors to Westfield. Know.” We regret the error. before looking for goods elsewhere. But Bestfield? We believe Westfield and towns like Cranford, Year; Happy Summer Bestfield! Summer has just about arrived here in Director of Public Works, Greg O’Neil, IT’S SO HOT THAT Some may recall The Westfield Leader/Scotch Plains- Summit and Millburn will need to continue to Westfield. Finally! I still remember play- received top recognition from his peers at Fanwood Times featured “Planet Westfield” as the strategize at changing their downtowns to ensure ing Wiffle Ball from sunrise to well be- the Public Works Association of New COWS ARE GIVING theme for one edition of our annual supplement, This they continue to be competitive. Shouldn’t we all yond sunset with my brother during the Jersey. hot summer days when I was just a kid. If It would be foolish to disagree with EVAPORATED MILK! Is Westfield. And ever so often ex-councilman Sal work together? we weren’t playing ball, we would ride how well Westfield looks from the out- our bikes down town to munch on some- side and performs from the inside. In the thing our parents most definitely wouldn’t 12 years my family has lived here, we or couldn’t eat or drink. We had so much have pushed toward our potential every A Dad’s Greatest Legacy Is His fun growing up in our community. I am year. I totally agree that we should hold still having fun growing up, yet now here our public and elected officials account- in Westfield, many years later, I am just able. Did I mention AAA? doing it with a little bit (a lot!) less hair, If that is not enough, the “Transforma- Presence In His Children’s Lives and my curveball is now toast. tional power of transparency” is alive and This Sunday is our national celebration of the vital role lovingly embraced his role despite challenging circum- Earlier this year I wrote to the editor of well in Westfield, NJ, openly displayed fathers play within the family unit and the special relation- stances. Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Wash., origi- The Leader, advocating how well Westfield on the town website, in the papers, and on does community and public matters. The social media. It is so hard to miss the ship they have with their children. First forged when nated the concept of a day to honor fathers after hearing a encouragement I received from others public and media reporting how quickly fathers meet their newborns, it evolves over the years as Mother’s Day sermon in 1909, and was spurred by her writing The Leader to comment on my the Mayor’s Downtown Task Force was youngsters reach maturity, and continues throughout each affection for her own father, a widowed Civil War veteran observation was overwhelmingly support- appointed, studied the issues, and made subsequent chapter of all of their lives. left to care for six children. She began her mission in 1910 ive and critical evidence for the central recommendations for how to improve Both fathers and mothers have a profound impact on the with a petition to the Spokane Ministerial Alliance. Area point of my submission. Thank you. our town. Even those who are not paying kind of people their sons and daughters will become, clergy and government officials backed her campaign, My wife and I chose to settle ourselves attention or are late to the party could providing them with a blueprint for life through a blend of which through newspaper publicity eventually caught on in Westfield because of the great school easily access information on all the good Princess, Superheroes, love, wisdom and example. Fathers serve as role models nationwide. A proclamation issued by President Lyndon system and our boomin’ downtown area. things happening in our town simply by And Parents Welcome for their sons as they grow into manhood and, as the first Johnson 51 years ago today — June 15, 1966 — desig- Twelve years later, the schools are still simply following all the media outlets great, our ball fields and places of wor- highlighted in the Mayor’s opening com- to My Campaign Event male presence in their daughters’ lives, can strongly nated the third Sunday of June as Father’s Day. President ship are filled to capacity, and our Down- ments during the annual reorganization. influence her future relationships. Richard Nixon made it a permanent national holiday in town has stood up to a tough recession It is amazing when people in our com- Westfield families are invited to Fathers are protectors, teachers and confidantes, help- 1972. during a major shift in retail shopping munity hear our town’s calling on one of join me, Ward 4 candidate Dawn ing their children navigate a complicated world while We wish a happy and healthy Father’s Day to all fathers, trends. We are still boomin! There is not many public and media outlets and re- Mackey, to some special fairy tale creating cherished memories. Whether he is rich or poor, grandfathers, foster fathers and all other men whose a night I have been downtown this year spond positively with fire in their belly. and superhero guests for an enchanted married or single, older or younger, the greatest gift a paternal role enriches the life of some young person. where our community was not jam packed Just last week at the town Council meet- afternoon of fun, face painting, and father can give is his presence in his children’s lives. Additionally, we encourage sons and daughters to show into our downtown, enjoying everything ing, the very same meeting where yet other activities on Sunday, June 25 Likewise, the absence of a father can leave a void his child their love and appreciation, and not just on Father’s Day. we have to offer here in Westfield. another 15 recommendations of the from noon to 2 p.m. at the Westfield may spend a lifetime seeking to fill. True fatherhood goes As always, we acknowledge those fathers who, due to If you are new to the community of Mayor’s Downtown Task Force were Westfield, NJ, you may already know approved and implemented, our own Community Center at 558 West Broad beyond the definition of the word. To quote author Anne work, military service or other circumstances, cannot how well our town is operated by all the Meaghan Murphy offered her executive Street. This free event is open to all Geddes, “Any man can be a father. It takes someone share Father’s Day with their children this year, and accolades your research on our town and media experience to promote Westfield residents. special to be a dad.” remind them that a strong bond with their offspring will turned has turned up. We are one of only Bestfield because, “This is a place to I felt that a family event offered a Father’s Day was inspired by just such a parent who always transcend time and distance. a handful of towns in New Jersey to be pump the positivity....and celebrate the casual, fun, easy way for residents to assigned a credit rating of AAA from good things about this awesome town we get to know me and for me to get to Standard & Poor’s. Our public schools live in. We want to be the best version we know them. I’m looking forward to are always ranked high, both at the state could be.” To think that Meghan could seeing many new faces and to having and national level. approach the Mayor, council, and Town meaningful conversations about the Westfield regularly receives positive of Westfield with any message of her accolades for how well we are doing. choosing, she offers to promote what is issues that matter most to our com- Most recently, we scored top 15 in Niche’s Best about our town. I have already for- munity. Mayoral candidate, Shelley Best Place to Live rankings and our Down- gotten about Panera [Bread], have you? Brindle, will also be on hand to meet town scored some nice recognition from Happy Summer Bestfield! and greet residents. WalletHub were we topped the list for Edward Stellingwerf Dawn Mackey “Economic Health” and ranked in their Westfield Ward 4 Candidate top 1 percent of best small cities in Westfield America. Even those directly working for our Candidate Letters Policy town are pulling down big time acco- lades. I remember shortly after Superstorm Sandy nearly knocked down every tree in Dear Candidates: You are welcome events or fundraisers are deemed to town, cutting out the power to most of our to submit letters/position pieces in be advertising. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 15, 2017 Page 5 As Energized Now In Garwood Sister Pat’s Kids Camp Benefited by As When First Sworn In Letters to the Editor Wiffle Ball Tournament Success It is with much pride that I have been and hitting the phones to speak with On behalf of the organizers of the Mears and McCullough, CPAs, able to serve the great community of residents, staff, and other professionals. Thanks to All Who Contributed Sister Pat’s Kids Camp Charity Wiffle Pantano Family Foundation, Loews Garwood as a representative on the This is the hard work that is needed to Ball Tournament, Katie Sullivan, Hotels, Westfield Baseball League, Borough Council. As I humbly ask for responsibly represent the best interests To WHS PTC Scholarship Fund Michael Birle, Bryce Dannevig, An- Guarnuccio Family, Vaszily Family, your support again this year, I am happy of our great borough and take a position I was honored to present Westfield $3,000 at their 50th reunion last fall drew Caminiti, and Jack Cushing, we and in Loving Memory of Caitlin to say that I am as energized now as on an issue to ultimately cast a vote at a High School Parent Teacher Council to contribute to our scholarship fund, would like to thank everyone for an- Nelson. when I was first sworn in. I am proud of Council meeting. scholarships totaling $20,000 to 11 which went a long way toward help- other successful tournament. In fact, Gold sponsors included: Acme, my record of accomplishments, such as It’s an honor to have Russ Graham as deserving students from the Class of ing us achieve our $20,000 goal. saving taxpayers over half a million my running mate as he is a man of over $16,000 was raised for Sr. Pat’s. Adlers Jewelers, Arnold’s Pest Con- dollars by reducing spending while serv- character who has demonstrated his 2017 at Senior Awards Night on May Class of 1966 treasurer, Judi Ha- By way of background, Sister Pat’s trol, Berardo Family, Capetanakis ing on our Finance Committee as well commitment to service throughout his 24. All of these students demonstrated vens, collected the donations and her Kids Camp is a week-long camp in Family, Cappio Landscaping, as advocating for independent profes- life. He serves with selflessness as dis- hard work, character, leadership, ex- classmate, Diane Yatrakis, presented upstate New York for underprivileged Claire’s, Crow and Cushing, CVS, sionals to help the Council negotiate a played by his four years on the Board of tracurricular and philanthropic efforts, the Westfield High School Class of children with cancer (of any religious Ciarrocca Chiropractic Center, better deal with the potential developer Education in support of the Garwood in addition to balancing challenging 1966 Fiftieth Reunion Memorial background) chosen by the staff of Cranford Plumbing, Heating and of the Casale/Petro site on South Av- children, despite not having any of his academic workloads and after school Scholarship to high school senior, Columbia Presbyterian. Over seven Cooling, Dardia Family, Family In- enue, to name a few. own. In addition to serving our town, jobs. Michael Rodriguez. We hope current years ago, we heard that the camp was vestors Co., Fealy Family, Ferraro’s Accomplishments are made not sim- Russ served our nation in combat dur- I want to thank everyone that con- and future graduates will consider in danger of closing because it was Restaurant, Gentile Family, Gilby’s ply through proposing ideas or attend- ing the Vietnam War. He is no stranger tributed so generously to our PTC doing the same when you meet for low on funds. In response, the Wiffle Screen Printing, Haircut Bar, ing meetings; they come from dedica- to hard work as illustrated by his suc- Scholarship Fund, which is financed your high school reunions – these Ball Tournament was started to raise Humiston Family, James Hughes, tion and having the will and the disci- cess in owning and operating a success- in large part by those donations donations make a big difference to money for the camp. Over the last Imagine That!!, Isaacson Family, Jeni- pline to put in the hours at home – ful small business and his leadership in Westfield families contribute at the our students. Thank you all for your seven years, the Wiffle Ball Tourna- Fit Studios, Manhattan Bagel, putting in the time when the cameras representing the HVAC industry as a beginning of the school year. This generosity, and congratulations to the are off and the meetings have adjourned. New Jersey Chapter president. He brings ment has raised over $75,000. All Ozolnieks Family, Steiner Sports, I take my job as a councilperson very a common-sense approach to govern- year, upon realizing our funds had following PTC scholarship recipients: proceeds from the tournament go di- Sugar Mamas, Mark F. Swingle, seriously, and I am not comfortable ment, and I am confident he will once fallen behind last year’s levels, we Michael Rodriguez, Katarina Truch, rectly to Sr. Pat’s Kids Camp. Westfield Financial Planning, Peretz representing our borough in a vote or again serve with distinction. reached out to families in the school Ethan Otis, Emmy Liederman, Ava The 7th annual event was held on Family, Salon Visage, Savage Fam- taking sides on an issue until I’m satis- As a councilperson or a candidate system and the Westfield community, Carey, Aliyah Barnes, Elizabeth Friday, May 26, at Tamaques Park in ily, Vicki’s Diner, Westfield Braces- fied that I have exhausted all the infor- you may not agree with Russ or I on as well as to past PTC scholarship Brown-Cordero, Hayley Kasko, Mat- Westfield. Over 250 players partici- Dr. Thomas Burns, and the Wischusen mation at my disposal. every issue, but I hope to earn your vote recipients and WHS classes that were thew Schiff, Brianna Muselli and pated and more than 100 spectators Family. In a typical week, I come home from once again by giving you confidence holding their reunions. In particular, I Jacob Davis. gathered for a fantastic cause. And finally, Friends of the event teaching middle schoolers and immedi- that we are the candidates that roll up would like to single out and thank the Jean Erickson Throughout the event, 50 volunteers include Brummer’s Chocolate, Bar- ately begin grading student papers. No our sleeves, and do the hard work even WHS class of 1966, who collected 2017 PTC Scholarship Chair umpired the games and helped sell bara Jackson, Hughes Family, Lee sooner than I’ve packed up the work when no one is looking – Garwood pizza (courtesy of Casa di Pizza), Family, Murph Construction North, bag, I’m off to spend hours reading deserves no less. Garwood deserves this Board of Health Conducts 46 subs and chicken fingers (with thanks and the Urbinato Family. Please thank volumes of documents and messages commitment to service. to Hershey’s), snacks, drinks and tour- our sponsors with your support! that hit my mailbox and inbox that day, Sara Todisco Inspections, Reports on Mosquitos nament t-shirts. Thank you once again for all those researching the issues, drafting reports, Council President, Garwood The Westfield Board of Health held The public health nurse announced The event kicked off at 3:15 pm, who participated, donated, volun- a meeting on June 5, 2017. The several health screening events held with the playing of the National An- teered and supported the tournament. Congress Should Spend Time Saving Westfield Regional Health Department in cooperation with Overlook Medi- them, and then the games for high Sister Pat, in whose memory the camp reported 46 inspection activities in cal Center. The full list of Overlook school and intermediate players be- was founded, would be ecstatic with Us From Terrorism, Not on Hearings May. Forty-three inspections resulted and other events can be found at the gan, followed by elementary games. the success of the Wiffle Ball Tourna- The most important problem facing tive enough to fight off Rome’s enemies. in satisfactory ratings. One retail food Westfield Regional Health Department After days of stormy weather, the ment. We can’t wait for next year’s Congress today is protecting us from the Britain was nearly defeated by Hitler establishment was found to be unsat- website, www.westfieldnj.gov/health. sun finally came out right in time for event, and we hope to see you there! growing threat of terrorism. Not the bo- because of the failure early on of its isfactory upon initial inspection and The events in June and July are as the start of the games. Michael Birle gus claim that President Trump attempted government to address the growing threat the establishment closed voluntarily follows: This summer, Katie Sullivan, and Tournament Organizers to tell FBI Director Comey what to do and that Hitler posed to Britain. Churchill to correct the violations. Upon re- June Michael Birle and Andrew Caminiti Westfield not the equally bogus claim that candi- who did protest appeasement was cast inspection the rating was conditional, Monday, June 19 – 10 a.m. - l p.m., will be counselors at Sr. Pat’s Kids date Trump was in cahoots with Vladimir out as a political pariah. allowing the establishment to reopen. Glucose and Blood Pressure Screen- Camp. They will engage in many ac- Putin to defeat Mrs. Clinton. These too are lessons that apparently One additional retail food establish- ings. tivities with the children who are re- Congress should be spending its time have not been learned by Congress that ment had a conditional rating and will Monday, June 26 – 10 am-l p.m. ceiving the benefit of the money the saving us from terrorism instead of spend- has before it so many major problems of ing its time (and taxpayer money) on which terrorism is the most important at be re-inspected to ensure that the vio- Glucose andBlood Pressure Screen- tournament raises. endless rounds of hearings about Presi- this time. lations have been addressed. Inspec- ings. The tournament’s Platinum spon- dent Trump and FBI Director Comey, The public too is to blame for this state tions for the month also included pre- July sors were as follows: Brennan Fam- candidate Trump and Vladimir Putin, of affairs so intent is it on spectacle. approvals for vendors for events such Monday, July 3 – 10 a.m. - l p.m., ily, Loder Family, Sullivan Family, and anything else that President Trump’s The true scandal is Congress and the as the Spring Fling and pre-opera- Bone Density, Glucose and Blood Pres- Mitts for Mutts, Bergin Family, Birle opponents can find to smear him and public not focused upon the growing tional approvals including swimming sure Screenings. Family, Caminiti Family, Casa di cause either his impeachment or his res- menace of terrorism here at home. pools. Monday, July 10 – l0 a.m.- l p.m., Pizza, Colicchio Family, Cushing ignation. The true scandal is lack of attention The health department report con- Glucose and Blood Pressure Screen- Family, Dannevig Family, Flynn Fam- Where indeed are Congressional pri- being paid to such problems as the plight tained several complaints related to ings. ily, Hershey’s, Krakauer Family, orities? of Veterans, crumbling infrastructure, the mosquitos. Mosquitos are more than a Monday, July 17 – 10 a.m. - l p.m., Maliakal Family, Martin Jewelers, goleader.com London just suffered a massive coordi- sluggish economy, huge trade deficits, nuisance as they can carry diseases Glucose and Blood Pressure. nated terrorist attack by ISIS that left the growing federal deficit, homelessness, that impact humans and pets. Property Monday, July 24 - 10 a.m. - l p.m., seven people dead and 48 people wounded poverty and food insufficiency of tens of some critically so! Not long before that a millions of Americans according to gov- owners should ensure that they are Glucose and Blood Pressure. terrorist attack at a stadium in Manches- ernment statistics, urban decay, educa- doing what they can to prevent mos- Monday, July 31 – l0 a.m. - 1 p.m., Westfield Pediatric ter targeted at young people that left 23 tional achievement far lower than in many quito breeding. Examples include turn- Glucose and Blood Pressure Screen- people dead and 119 people injured. And other developed countries, the difficulty ing over wading pools and buckets ings. then there were the recent terrorist attacks so many Americans have in making ends that may remain outdoors, cleaning Each screening requires pre-regis- Dental Group in Paris, Nice, and Brussels that left many meet and taxes. gutters, and maintaining and chlori- tration. There is no fee for the blood dead and many wounded! Nor does it help when defeated candi- nating pools. Additional recommen- pressure and glucose screenings. For The United States should be at war date Mrs. Clinton and her followers con- dations for homeowners can be found cholesterol and bone density screen- against terrorism, but apparently Con- tinue to wine about her loss to candidate at the New Jersey Department of En- ings a $10 fee is charged. All screen- gress finds it more convenient to focus on Trump as if somehow he stole the elec- vironmental Protection website ings will be held at the Overlook Down- matters having nothing at all to do with tion and when former President Obama www.state.nj.us/dep/mosquito/ town Center located at 357 Spring- fighting terrorism. in unprecedented fashion for a former owners.htm. field Avenue Summit, NJ unless oth- This brings to mind the words of Gil- President publicly criticizes his succes- The public health nursing report erwise indicated. Call 1-800-247-9580 bert and Sullivan from their opera sor. “Iolanthe.” Have we forgotten or do we even know included the results from five school to register. “The House of Peers, throughout the that the Preamble of the Untied States audits conducted to ensure compli- The next meeting of the Board of war, Constitution states, “We the People of ance with vaccination requirements. Health is scheduled for Monday, Au- Did nothing in particular, the United States (must) provide for the The schools were 100 percent in com- gust 7, at 5:30 p.m. in the municipal And did it very well.” common defense?” pliance. The results of these audits are building. submitted to the New Jersey State Vac- The Ancient Roman Empire fell in Stephen Schoeman Thomas O’Neill, President good part for want of a government effec- Westfield cine Preventable Disease Program. Westfield Board of Health

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Do not put anything into the Robert Everett (Bob) Miller passed years, Jeannette Miller; his daugh- Administration Lyons niece Linda Orren and her and rigid, or just staring into space. person’s mouth, and do not try to away on Sunday, May 21, 2017, in ters, Carol Miller of Katy, Tex. and Hospital, after a brief children, Katelyn Elliott This may be happening because he or hold them down. Katy, Tex. He was born March 26, Jane (Miller) Pituch and her husband, struggle with cancer. and Zachary Elliott. He is she has a seizure disorder, or because Afterwards, they may be somewhat 1921 in Dumont, N.J., to Steven, of Hallettsville, He was a graduate of survived by his niece, of an illness or injury. confused, so talk softly and let them Edward I. Miller and Ann Tex.; his daughter-in-law, Linden High School, Christine, and her hus- Epilepsy, or seizure disorder, is a know what just happened. If the per- Smith. He was graduated Marcia (Harvey) Miller class of 1967, and a U. band, Michael Guglielmo, neurological condition that affects the son is an epileptic, he or she may not from Dumont High of Carlisle, Pa.; his grand- S. Army veteran, hav- and their children, Ashley nervous system. People can be diag- want an ambulance called since they School in 1938 and children, Elizabeth ing been stationed in and Michael, and his nosed at any age, and according to the know how to handle the aftermath Colgate University in (Miller) McNamara and Alaska. He was a resi- nephew, Paul Stachowicz Epilepsy Foundation, three million and understand that they are not in 1942. He was a sergeant her husband, Patrick, of dent of Scotch Plains of Port Monmouth. He people in the U.S. have epilepsy and any danger. However, if they do not in the U.S. Army during Andover, N.J., Sarah for 15 years. also is survived by his sis- 1 in 26 people will develop it in their suffer from epilepsy, and the seizure World War II and was sta- (Pituch) Strauss and her After struggles with Edward S. Stachowicz ter, Charlotte Orren, and lifetime. The good news is, with occurred for some other reason, they tioned in the Aleutian Is- husband, Aaron, of Hous- various illnesses, he is brother-in-law, Charles, of proper care, six out of 10 will be able will need immediate medical atten- lands in Alaska. He mar- ton, Tex., and John Pituch going on to a better place. Walnut Creek, Calif. to live seizure free. tion. Also, if the seizure lasts for more ried Jeannette “Bunny” of Slidell, La., and his A graveside ceremony will be held He was predeceased by his par- Besides epilepsy, seizures can oc- than five minutes, or stops and then Westervelt on June 7, great-grandchildren, today, Thursday, June 15, at 11 a.m., ents, Andrew and Stella cur for other reasons. Various illnesses, continues, or if the person shows any 1944. Kevin and Danica Strauss at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Route 1 Stachowicz, and by his brothers, such as infections, tumors and high sign of respiratory distress, call 911. He was the owner of of Houston, Tex. He was in Linden, N.J. Henry and Adam Stachowicz. fevers, can also cause seizures, as can The Scotch Plains Rescue Squad is Miller Rambler from Robert E. Miller predeceased by his son, He is survived by niece Pamela June 15, 2017 medications, drug and alcohol use and a volunteer organization of Neigh- 1960 to 1965 and the Robert Miller, Jr. withdrawal. Of course, any head bors Helping Neighbors. With over owner of Bob Miller Tire from 1965 Burial will be at Valleau Cem- trauma, such as those that may occur in 90 volunteers, we answer calls not to 1990. He belonged to the Tire etery, 546 Franklin Turnpike, car accidents, falls and sports activi- only in Scotch Plains but in surround- Dealers Association and was a past Ridgewood, N.J. In lieu of flowers, ties, can bring on full-blown seizures. ing towns as well when needed. Be- president of the Westfield Area Cham- donations can be made to the Ge- These types of seizures are much more sides answering calls, you will see ber of Commerce. nealogical Society of the West Fields dangerous since they are a clear sign of our ambulances at many special events After his retirement he joined the or the Westfield Historical Society. brain injury. held in town, such as Scotch Plains Genealogical Society of the West June 15, 2017 If you do see someone experienc- Day, the Memorial Day Parade, high Fields and the Westfield Historical ing a seizure, there are things you school football games, and the sum- Society. He was president of the Service Is Set For should and should not do. Some mer concerts on the Village Green. Genealogical Society and vice- people have an aura, or a sign that We are also available to provide dem- president of the Historical Society, Margaret MacPherson they are about to have a seizure. onstrations for Boy Scout and Girl where he also served as program WESTFIELD — A memorial ser- They often will sit or lie down to Scout troops, clubs, and any other chairman for 17 years. vice for Margaret R. MacPherson will prevent falling and injuring them- group that may be interested in what He was a Civil War buff who be held on Thursday, June 22, at 11:30 selves. If someone tells you they are we do. In addition, we lend out wheel- visited every Civil War battlefield a.m., in the chapel of The Presbyte- about to have a seizure, help them lie chairs, crutches, canes and other as- on the East Coast. He loved giving rian Church in Westfield, located at down in a safe area and move any- sorted medical equipment free of talks about the battle between the 140 Mountain Avenue, Westfield. thing sharp or potentially dangerous charge. Please reach out to us if there Monitor and the Merrimac, as his In lieu of flowers, donations to the out of the way. Many times a person is something we can do for you: (908) great-grandfather was the chief en- Alzheimer’s Association would be will wear a medic alert bracelet alert- 322-2103 for non-emergencies or gineer on the Monitor. appreciated. Addressed envelopes ing bystanders to their condition. If [email protected]. He is survived by his wife of 73 will be available at the chapel. possible, try to time how long the * * * seizure lasts. It’s very important to Contributing Author: Susan stay with the person and keep calm. Baldani, a life member of the Scotch Photo courtesy of Tom Kranz Most seizures only last a few min- Plains Rescue Squad. Adoption Activist to Speak utes; during this time, protect their TOGETHER FOR AUTISM...A symbolic check for $13,500 is held by Mallory Banks, far right kneeling on the floor, her friends and supporters, backed up by Mayor Colleen Mahr, Ellen Schisler of Autism New Jersey, along with Mallory’s Psychotherapy And Marriage Counseling To Old Guard on Tuesday parents, Gina and Jeff Banks. Dr. Peter M. Kalellis, a licensed SUMMIT AREA — Pam adoptions — 46 percent (63,094) therapist and author of twelve self- Hasagawa, founder of the New Jer- — were from other sources, such help books with his associate, a mem- sey Coalition for Adop- as private agencies. Banks Family Presents 13.5K ber of the American Association of tion Reform and Educa- Getting closer to Marriage and Family Therapy, offers tion, will speak to the home, during the Oc- To Autism New Jersey Psychotherapy for individuals, Mar- Summit Area Old Guard tober/September, riage and Family Therapy for couples at its Tuesday, June 20 2013-2014 period, FANWOOD — A Fanwood of her brother, Ethan, who has autism, at our office, 232 St. Paul Street in meeting. She will discuss New Jersey public family’s hard work and dedication in for a number of years. Westfield, N.J. Individuals facing the new New Jersey law agencies processed the supporting people with autism came With the support of their parents, personal problems or married couples allowing adoptees to se- adoptions of about to a crescendo June 6 when they pre- Gina and Jeff Banks, they staged the in difficult relationships experience cure a copy of their origi- 1,020 children. Of sented a check for more than $13,000 outdoor fair at Fanwood’s LaGrande VIP service, find relief and support- nal birth certificates. these, 54.3 percent to Autism New Jersey at an event at Park for the second year in a row, ive solutions. For clients who are For 75 years, New Jer- ended up in married Sheelen’s Crossing on South Avenue drawing crowds second only to the having financial difficulties we are sey has been one of the families; foster parents in Fanwood. Fanny Wood Day street fair. able to provide a sliding scale pay- few states where access adopted 44.7 percent; The proceeds from April’s Rockin’ The Fanwood Police Benevolent ment. Phone number: (908) 232-6118 to birth records was re- 39.2 percent were For Autism fair in Fanwood, along Association Local 123 also donated or E-mail: [email protected]. Peter M. Kalellis stricted. As of January black, 20.8 percent with additional online donations, to- $200 to Autism New Jersey and was 1, 2017, that has no Pam Hasagawa Hispanic and 30.2 per- taled $13,500 and were presented by represented at the event by PBA Trea- longer been the case, cent white; adoptees the Banks family, led by 15-year-old surer, Officer Dan Kranz, and Lieu- thanks to the work of were mostly male Mallory Banks, who has been raising tenant Frank Marrero of the Fanwood Scotch Plains Library Slates Ms. Hasagawa. At one time, dis- (54.2 percent male versus 46.8 per- money for autism causes in the name Police Department. closure of birth parent information cent female) and the adoptive pro- was thought to intrude on an cess was completed within 11 Harry Potter Activities individual’s privacy. Today, that months (68.2 percent). SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch The Star-Ledger as “one of the seven view has been giving way to, among Ms. Hasagawa is familiar with Plains Public Library has planned best things to do in New Jersey.” The other things, the need for medical the experience of becoming an two events on Monday, June 26, in New York Times calls it “family- information for the adoptee. Sur- adoptive parent and the trauma of honor of the 20th anniversary of the friendly, guerilla theater.” prisingly, the only “good” infor- giving up a child for adoption. release of the novel “Harry Potter This presentation is recom- mation on adoptees nationally is All active men age 50-plus are and the Philosopher’s Stone.” mended for ages 8 and older. Regis- from the years 2006 to 2008, largely invited to attend the Tuesday morn- Teens are invited to put on their tration is not required. because each state has its own ing meetings of the Summit Area wizard caps and create Harry Pot- The Scotch Plains Public Library unique way of providing the infor- Old Guard. Meetings are held at the ter-inspired lotions during the is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one mation an applicant needs. New Providence Municipal Center, library’s “Harry Potter Potion Spa” block from Park Avenue, in the center Some facts from that era are: located at 360 Elkwood Avenue, at 3 p.m. Participants in this class of the township. For more informa- The adoption rate was nearly iden- New Providence. A coffee hour will use essential oils to create a tion about the Harry Potter programs tical from 2000 to 2008. In 2008, starts at 9:15 a.m., followed by a 10 blend that matches their preferred and to register for the “Harry Potter approximately 136,000 children a.m. business meeting brightened Hogwarts house. Potion Spa,” go to scotlib.org/hp. were adopted — a 6-percent in- by singing and humor. Guest speak- This program is designed for those crease from 2000. The adoption ers begin their talk at 10:30 a.m. 13 years of age and older. Registra- Alzheimer’s Group Has rate was 58.3 percent. Forty-one Old Guard members participate in tion is required and limited to Scotch percent (55,303) of adoptions oc- sports, bridge, hikes, trips, plays, Plains and Fanwood cardholders Meeting Tomorrow curred through public child wel- concerts and other cultural events. only. Registration for this event is WESTFIELD — Jewish Family fare agencies, and adoptions from For more information, call Jim underway. Service of Central New Jersey, a other countries (17,416) accounted Hewitt at (908) 233-5507 or log onto Members of the community are non-sectarian health and social ser- for 13 percent. Nearly half of all the website summitoldguard.org. invited to join the library staff that vice agency, will host an Alzheimer’s evening at 7:30 p.m. for “Harry Support Group, through Alzheimer’s Potter, A Staged Radio Parody,” led New Jersey, tomorrow, Friday, June Fanwood Presb. Thrift Shop OPTIMIST CONTEST WINNERS...The Optimist Club of Westfield honors the 16. It will take place from 10 to 11 winners of its Oratorical Contest for middle-school students. Pictured, from left by Raconteur Radio. to right, are: contest director Irv Brand, fine arts instructor Michael Altmann, Raconteur Radio stages theatrical a.m. at The Presbyterian Church in To Be Open Until June 28 contest winner Ally Baker, third-place winner Yuxin Lin, second-place winner presentations of vintage radio plays, Westfield, located at 140 Mountain Tori Murray and fine arts instructor Kimberly Jonny. classic works of literature and pop Avenue, Westfield. FANWOOD — The Fanwood often has lunch and is joined by the culture parodies for live audiences Free and open to Alzheimer’s/ Presbyterian Church invites area resi- afternoon shift before leaving, of- in a variety of venues throughout the dementia caregivers in the commu- dents to stop into its thrift shop soon fering a chance for fellowship and Tri-State area — libraries, adult com- nity, this group is run in accordance to purchase summer clothing and to discuss shop business. Ally Baker Is Winner Of munities, senior centers, community/ with Alzheimer’s New Jersey guide- take advantage of special sales each The thrift shop will reopen on cultural centers, restaurants, bars, lines. Participants are welcome to Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, September 13, with a high schools, grammar schools and, join the group at any time. The thrift shop will close for the fresh supply of clothing and bric-a- Optimist Oratorical Contest on occasion, private homes. Racon- Registration is recommended. If summer after Wednesday, June 28. brac. It is requested that donations WESTFIELD — The Optimist in length on one of four topics: teur Radio has been described by planning to attend, or wishing more The thrift shop at the church is not be left at the shop until that date. Club of Westfield recently chose “What the World Gains from Opti- information about Jewish Family run by volunteers. Not all are mem- The thrift shop is located at the Ally Baker as the winner of the mism,” “Why My Voice Matters,” Service of Central New Jersey’s bers of the church, and additional back of the church complex on club’s 12th annual Oratorical Con- “Has Technology Changed People Township Announces program for Alzheimer’s and de- volunteers are always welcome. Vol- McDermott Place. For more infor- test for middle-school students. for the Better or the Worse?” and Festivities For July 4 mentia disorders, contact Alice unteers can work at the shop the full mation, call the church office at The club also chose Tori Murray “Are Professional Athletes Role Greenberg-Sheedy at agreenberg- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. business day or (908) 889-8891 or e-mail and Yuxin Lin as the second- and Models?” SCOTCH PLAINS — The Town- any part of it. The morning shift [email protected]. third-place winners, respectively. Faculty and administration se- ship of Scotch Plains will host its [email protected] or (908) 352-8375. With the assistance of fine arts lected 10 finalists (five from each second Independence Day celebra- instructors Kimberly Jonny and middle school) and members of the tion with fireworks at the Scotch Foundation Trustees Michael Altmann, the club hon- club chose the winners. Hills golf course on Saturday, July Wind Up Tenure ored the students at its May 10 The other finalists were Jordyn 1. The rain date is Sunday, July 2. meeting at Echo Lake Country Club Ament, Grace Klag, Maggie The course will open at 7 p.m. for WESTFIELD — Three trustees in Westfield. Irv Brand, director of McCauley, Ava Pravlik, Joshua viewers to set down chairs and blan- of the Westfield Foundation bid the contest, presented each of them Sacher, Ashley Talwar and Emily kets; fireworks will go off at dusk. farewell to their colleagues at the with a cash award. Each also had Triolo. Each finalist received a Cer- Attendees are advised to wear com- annual meeting of the Foundation received a medallion and a Certifi- tificate of Achievement. fortable shoes; no heels will be per- on May 4. cate of Achievement at the finals. Members of the Optimist Club, mitted on the golf course. Beth Cassie, the outgoing presi- Seventh-grade Public Speaking Ginger Johnson, Karen Yutsus, Jef- Food vendors will be on site dent of the Foundation; Howard students at Edison and Roosevelt frey Feldman and Marc Epstein, throughout the evening. Alcoholic Cohen, the outgoing secretary, and Intermediate Schools participated served as judges. beverages will not be permitted on Michelle Mattessich, outgoing in the competition. Each gave a the premises. There will be several head of the Finance Committee, all public address four to five minutes Blood Drive Is Set road closures leading up to and dur- served for six years on the board. ing the event to ensure safety for During their tenure on the board, the Sunday In Westfield pedestrians and motorists alike. For Foundation added 18 new funds and WESTFIELD — New Jersey Blood more details, check the township the assets under management grew Services will host a blood drive this website, scotchplainsnj.gov. from $10.5 million to $18.3 million. Sunday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 The golf course will be open Sat- The Foundation distributed $1.7 mil- p.m., at Westfield Rescue Squad head- urday morning for golfers; the last lion in grants and awarded $655,000 quarters, located at 335 Watterson tee time is at 11 a.m. The course will in scholarships to deserving students. Street, Westfield. reopen at 10 a.m. on July 2. Further information about the SUCCESSFUL TENURE...Outgoing Westfield Foundation Trustees Howard Donors will receive a $15-off Jiffy For more information, call the Westfield Foundation and what it Cohen, Michelle Mattessich and Beth Cassie, pictured left to right, say goodbye Lube coupon in appreciation. To make manager’s office at (908) 322-6700, does can be found at to their fellow members at the Foundation’s annual meeting May 4. Each served an appointment, call 1-(800) 933- extension no. 314. thewestfieldfoundation.com. for six years on the board. 2566. Walk-ins also will be welcome. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 15, 2017 Page 7 Library Events to Spotlight Temple Sholom to Present Bail Reform, Zelnik Trio Casino Night on Saturday WESTFIELD — The Westfield met Bill Evans when the two pia- SCOTCH PLAINS — Temple e-mail [email protected] or Memorial Library will host a pro- nists alternated sets at the landmark Sholom of Scotch Plains will host visit sholomnj.org. Tickets also will gram on bail reform on Monday, June Top of the Gate in New York City. its annual Casino Night this Satur- be available at the door. 19, at 7 p.m., and on Wednesday, June Along with the Grammy-nominated day, June 17. Casino Night, which Founded in 1912, Temple 21, at 7 p.m., the Joel Zelnik Trio will jazz singer Annette Sanders, Brian the temple calls its biggest “fun” Sholom is a Reform Jewish con- visit the library for a presentation of Glassman on bass and David Cox raiser of the year, includes table gregation led by Rabbi Joel N. “Tony Bennett and Bill Evans: The on drums, the trio will capture the games such as blackjack, poker, Abraham and Cantor Darcie Legendary Recordings.” The library vitality of the duets. They will per- roulette and craps, as well as hors Sharlein. The temple and its reli- is located at 550 East Broad Street. form such greats as “But Beauti- d’oeuvres and prize baskets. Doors gious school are home to about On January 1, 2017, the New Jer- ful,” “Days of Wine and Roses” and will open at 6:30 p.m. Gaming will 250 families from the greater sey bail reform/speedy trial law went “Waltz for Debbie.” run from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Scotch Plains-Fanwood area. The into effect. This new law represents The Joel Zelnik program is open This event is open to the public. congregation recently moved to its one of the most dramatic changes to to Westfield Memorial Library and Attendees must be at least 21 years new home at 1925 Lake Avenue, the criminal justice system in many MURAL cardholders. MURAL old. Each $36 admission ticket Scotch Plains. Temple Sholom is a years. cardholders belong to the 43 librar- grants the attendee $100 in gam- member of the Union for Reform New Jersey has shifted from a sys- ies that are part of the Middlesex MOVING UP...Seventh-grade students are joined by Rabbi George Nudell during bling chips. Proceeds go toward Judaism. For more information tem in which a defendant’s pretrial Union Reciprocal Agreement Librar- the May 21 Moving Up ceremony at Congregation Beth Israel in Scotch Plains, at Temple Sholom’s educational and about the temple or joining the con- release is dependent upon his or her ies. Interested persons are advised to which seventh- and second-grade students were honored as they transitioned to social initiatives. gregation, call (908) 889-4900, e- the next levels of their Jewish education. Rabbi Nudell was recognized by the To reserve tickets in advance, mail [email protected] or visit ability to post monetary bail, to one in check the Westfield Memorial Li- students during the ceremony upon his retirement after 35 years. which the defendant’s release is de- brary website, wmlnj.org, to see if call the temple at (908) 889-4900, sholomnj.org. pendent upon his or her risk of failing their library participates. To register to appear for court and the danger that for the Joel Zelnik program, visit Students ‘Move Up’ During he or she presents to the community. wmlnj.org and click on the Online Presented by a representative of Calendar, or call (908) 789-4090, the Superior Court of New Jersey, option 0. Ceremony at Synagogue this program is open to the public, Westfield Memorial Library hours and registration is not required. are 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday SCOTCH PLAINS — Congrega- ily in its curriculum. Students in Bill Evans, regarded as one of the through Thursday, and 9:30 a.m. to 5 tion Beth Israel’s Religious School pre-Kindergarten through second most important and influential jazz p.m., Friday and Saturday. The library held a Moving Up ceremony for its grade meet on Sunday; synagogue pianists of all time, rarely accompa- is closed on Sunday for the summer. second- and seventh-grade students membership is not required for stu- nied singers, so when he and Tony For more information on library on May 21 to celebrate their ad- dents to attend this program. Reli- Bennett teamed up to create “The programs and services, call (908) 789- vancing to the next level of Jewish gious School for grades 3 to 7 meets Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album” in 4090, visit wmlnj.org and sign up for education. two days per week, on Sunday morn- 1975, it was hailed as one of the the monthly e-newsletter, “Library For the second graders, the cer- ing and Wednesday afternoon. The greatest jazz duets ever. Loop,” or stop by the library for a emony marked the conclusion of Machon Institute Hebrew High The Joel Zelnik Trio relives the copy of its award-winning, quarterly their weekly Sunday School pro- School meets once a week on magic of these duets. Mr. Zelnik newsletter, “Take Note.” gram and the start of their formal Wednesday evening. two-day-a-week Religious School Congregation Beth Israel has been education. For the seventh graders, recognized as an ABLE Awarded the ceremony marked the conclu- Congregation by the Jewish Federa- sion of their Religious School stud- tion of Greater MetroWest for its ies and the continuation of their commitment to inclusion and accom- Jewish education in Congregation modation for all its members. For Beth Israel’s Hebrew High School, more information about how the Re- the Machon Institute. ligious School can help students BLUE STAR SHINES...The Garden Club of Westfield has long dedicated club In front of their families, teachers achieve their Jewish potential, call efforts toward remembering those who have served in the armed forces. The club and fellow classmates, the second Gail Beckman Buchbinder, educa- has placed fresh flowers in the library every week since 1947 in honor of local graders sang several songs together, tion director, at (908) 889-1830. people who serve. Members also are part of the national network of Blue Star and each child explained what he or Gardens to honor servicemen and women and maintain a Blue Star garden in Congregation Beth Israel is an Westfield’s Tamaques Park. Participating in the cleanup and replanting of the she liked best about Sunday School, egalitarian Conservative synagogue, Tamaques garden this year are, pictured from left to right, Nancy Brandt, what wish he or she had for the serving the religious, cultural, edu- Merrilyn Crane, Elaine Puma, Jane Mannillo, Margaret Allen, Nancy Werber, Jewish people, and what they wanted cational and social needs of Elaine Oshust and Irene Ilaria. to tell Rabbi George Nudell upon congregants from Scotch Plains, his retirement after 35 years. Fanwood, Westfield and surround- The seventh graders imparted ing towns. It has an active Sister- Cranford Pool-Fitness Ctr. “words of wisdom” to the second hood, Men’s Club and youth group, graders and provided insights into plus a wide array of programs, rang- the activities in Religious School. ing from adult education courses to Has Openings Available On behalf of Congregation Beth social action opportunities. Con- CRANFORD — The Cranford If one already has created an account Israel’s entire Religious School, the gregation Beth Israel is located at Pool and Fitness Center has an- with Community Pass/Recreation students then sang a song for Rabbi 18 Shalom Way, Scotch Plains, at nounced that there are still openings Department, he or she can use that KEY TO SALE SUCCESS...The Friends of the Westfield Memorial Library Nudell and presented him with a fare- the corner of Martine Avenue. available for 2017 Summer mem- login information. If a person does recently held their 44th Annual Spring Book Sale. Volunteers from the commu- well gift, a framed photograph of all Congregation Beth Israel is an bership. Registration for Cranford not remember his or her user name nity, including students from the Westfield High School Key Club, pictured, and the students in the school, holding a egalitarian Conservative synagogue, residents and non-residents can be and password, he or she should call Edison Intermediate School Girl Scout Cadette Troop 40491, participated by sign saying “We will miss you.” serving the religious, cultural, edu- done online or in-person at the Pool registration at (908) 709-7260 for sorting books for the sale and arranging them on shelves. The Friends reported The students, in turn, were presented cational and social needs of and Fitness Center, located at 401 this information. Individuals are asked that the sale was a success, through both the efforts of the volunteers and the with certificates and gifts to mark their congregants from Scotch Plains, Centennial Avenue, Cranford. not to set up a new account as their support of the community. Proceeds will benefit library programs. accomplishments. The Religious Fanwood, Westfield and surround- In-person registration and picture identification will no longer be valid. School teachers and their assistants ing towns. It has an active Sister- identification hours are as follows: Those who do not already have an also were acknowledged and thanked hood, Men’s Club and youth group, Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4 account, upon completing registra- Cimarron Sky Band Plans for their dedication and service. plus a wide array of programs, rang- p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. tion, will receive an e-mail with their Congregation Beth Israel’s Reli- ing from adult education courses to to 8:30 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., login information. They are encour- Performance In Cranford gious School educates students from social action opportunities. Con- and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. aged to keep this e-mail in a safe pre-school through 10th grade gregation Beth Israel is located at Online registration may be done 24 place in order to have the conve- CRANFORD — The Friends of Orzechowski specializes in singing through experiential grade-specific 18 Shalom Way, Scotch Plains, at hours a day, seven days a week. Indi- nience of online registration. For more the Cranford Public Library will classic country and country rock programs that encompass the fam- the corner of Martine Avenue. viduals are advised to create their information, visit cranford.com/pool present Elaine Orzechowski and the songs, but also includes acoustic CommunityPass account by going to or call the Pool and Fitness Center at Cimarron Sky Band and their mix versions of favorite pop/rock/folk register.communitypass.net/cranford. (908) 709-7260. of classic country, country pop and songs from the 1950s through Scotch Plains Reveals Lineup bluegrass on Monday, June 26, at today’s music. 7:30 p.m., at the Cranford Commu- With the Cimarron Sky Band, the nity Center. The Cranford Commu- same classic country/country rock Of Concerts and Movies nity Center is located at 220 Walnut songs are taken to the next level with Avenue. full instrumentation and up to four- SCOTCH PLAINS — The Town- July 27 — Wolf Creek is another Singer/guitarist/keyboardist part harmony, with a touch of blue- ship of Scotch Plains will present Scotch Plains-based band bringing the Elaine Orzechowski is a veteran of grass added to the mix. In addition to Concerts on the Green and Friday very best of today’s country, classic the Jersey Shore music scene, hav- Ms. Orzechowski, the band features Family Movie Nights this summer Southern rock and rock with a “coun- ing been a part of many bands, trios Brian Rauch on guitar, banjo, man- at the Alan Augustine Village Green, try feel.” and duos. While performing in sev- dolin, harmonica and vocals; Mark located at 430 Park Avenue. Con- August 3 — Brother John Brown eral country rock/southern rock Donley on bass and vocals, and certs will be held on Thursday eve- Band will perform ’60’s and ’70’s bands, she developed a love for David Donley on fiddle, mandolin nings at 7:30 p.m. on July 13, 20, 27 classic rock. harmony-driven country-tinged and vocals. Admission to the pro- and August 3. All shows are free. The Concerts on the Green series music. As a solo performer, Ms. gram is free and all are welcome. Attendees are encouraged to bring is sponsored by Investors Bank with a lawn chair or blanket, pack a pic- additional support from K9 Resorts nic or pick up dinner from one of Daycare & Luxury Hotel. the local restaurants and enjoy the Friday Night at the Movies this summer nights in Scotch Plains’ year provides something for every- downtown. one. Movies will begin at dusk and The concert lineup includes: the schedule is as follows: July 13 — Pat Dinizio of The July 14 — Sing; August 4 — West Smithereens. Mr. Dinizio is a Scotch Side Story; August 11 — Toy Story; Plains resident and is the founder, prin- August 18 — A League of Their cipal songwriter, guitarist and vocalist Own, and August 25 — Moana. for the platinum recording artists The Friday Night at the Movies is Smithereens. He has performed on sponsored through a generous do- top-rated television programs such as nation from Elizabethtown Gas “The Tonight Show,” “MTV Un- Company. plugged” and “Saturday Night Live” as well as on stages all over the world. July 20 — The 80’s Explosion. TO BUY OR SELL, From one-hit wonders to the iconic USE LEADER/TIMES STAYING TOGETHER...Class of 2013 Westfield High School (WHS) alumni bands from the ’80’s, The 80’s Ex- Natalie Tupper, Henry Resnikoff and Anna Simon are pictured together as they plosion delivers their unique take CLASSIFIED ADS graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Not pictured are fellow of all the songs of the era. WHS graduates Rachel Hertzberg and Scott Pass, who also graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. CHARITY SPIKE...Teachers and staff representing Washington and Wilson Elementary Schools in Westfield participated in a volleyball match on May 23, with each school raising money for a charity of their choice. Washington School DUGHI, HEWIT & DOMALEWSKI LAW OFFICES OF raised more than $1,900 for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. “This charity is near and dear to the Washington community because Jake Stinton, a fourth grader at Washington, was diagnosed with Crohn's last year. Jake and his Criminal Defense Matters ROBERT G. STAHL, LLC family have been working hard to raise awareness and money for the founda- tion,” explained teacher Elizabeth Reilly. “The staff was proud to wear Jake's State and Municipal Criminal Court shirt as our uniform,” added teacher Kerri Ponzio. Wilson School, which won the match, collected close to $2,000 for the Valerie Fund to support one of their students diagnosed with leukemia. “While supporting our students and these Motor Vehicle Tickets • DWI charities, we all won,” stated Ms. Ponzio. The teachers and staff of Washington School are pictured here with Jake wearing the T-shirt he designed, which also was to be worn by his team Awesome Dude in the Liberty State Park Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis Walk on June 11.

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Doyle, Wednesday, May 31, Lamont Draper, of Garwood, was arrested and charged hicle summonses for DWI, driving while 35, of Westfield was arrested and 51, of Avenel was arrested on an out- with possession of a CDS (heroin), pos- suspended, careless driving, leaving the charged with disorderly conduct pur- standing warrant out of the Union session of drug paraphernalia and pos- scene of an accident, failure to a report suant to an investigation in the area of County Sheriff’s Department during a session of a hypodermic syringe after an accident, failure to exhibit docu- Prospect Street near East Broad Street. motor vehicle stop. Draper was trans- his 2001 Chevrolet was stopped at 7:53 ments, possession of a CDS in a motor Doyle was transported to police head- ported to police headquarters for pro- on Roosevelt Avenue reported an inci- Sunday, June 11, Archie Murphy, 49, p.m. at the intersection of East North vehicle and possession of an open con- quarters, where he was processed and cessing and turned over to the sheriff’s dent of criminal mischief. An unknown of Plainfield was arrested after a resi- Avenue and GSP Northbound Exit 137 tainer of alcohol in a motor vehicle. released with a summons. department. person cut a hole in the fence and dent of the 60 block of Midway Avenue entrance for a lane violation. Following Thursday, June 8, Randy Franks, 55, Tuesday, May 30, Joel G. Hope, 35, Wednesday, May 31, Keith L. gained access to the rear of the prop- notified the Fanwood Police Depart- an investigation at the scene, police of Cranford, was arrested and charged of Keyport was arrested on an out- Mannino, 44, of Westfield was arrested erty. ment that there was an unknown person located heroin and hypodermic needles with possession of a controlled danger- standing criminal warrant from and charged with driving under the Friday, June 9, Samani N. Glover- on his property. Police responded to the inside the vehicle. Romano was arrested, ous substance (heroin), possession of Westfield for $1,000 pursuant to a pris- influence during an investigation at a Drew, 24, of Plainfield was arrested on area and located a person who fit the processed and released pending a State drug paraphernalia and contempt of oner pickup at the Middlesex County Park Avenue convenience store. a charge of hindering apprehension and description. While speaking with police Superior Court appearance. Romano was court. While being brought into cus- jail. He was transported to police head- Mannino was transported to police on an active warrant out of North this individual said he was on the prop- also issued motor vehicle summonses tody at 3:41 p.m. at South Union Av- quarters, where he was held in lieu of headquarters for processing, where it Brunswick. Also arrested was Jeffrey erty and that he was soliciting. The for failure to signal and possessing a enue and East Lincoln Avenue on an bail. was determined he also had an active L. Peterson, 29, of Plainfield on an officers advised him that he needs a CDS inside a motor vehicle. outstanding warrant, police located Wednesday, May 31, Matthew Will- warrant out of the Hudson County active warrant out of the Somerset permit to solicit in Fanwood. Police Tuesday, June 6, Thomas Pretlow heroin in Franks’ possession. Franks iams, 25, of Plainfield was arrested at Sheriff’s Department. County Sheriff’s Department and two charged him with trespassing and solic- III, 31, of Irvington, was arrested and was transported to Cranford Police the South Plainfield Police Department Thursday, June 1, Christian D. warrants out of Plainfield. The arrests iting without a permit. He was released charged with driving while intoxicated Department Headquarters, processed, on an outstanding criminal warrant from Rubianes-Pisani, 20, of Woodbridge were the result of a motor vehicle stop. on a summons pending his court appear- (DWI) after his 2011 Mazda was and released on his own recognizance Westfield for $1,311 and a traffic war- was arrested and charged with posses- Both individuals were transported to ance. stopped at 3:51 p.m. at the intersection from a warrant out of Elizabeth. Franks rant from Bound Brook for $500. He sion of marijuana during a motor ve- police headquarters for processing. CRANFORD of East North Avenue and the GSP Exit was issued a state Superior Court ap- was transported to Westfield police hicle stop. He was transported to police Friday, June 9, Mateen G. Basim, 36, Thursday, May 25, Raquel Farina, 26, 137 northbound ramp for a signal vio- pearance for the narcotics offense. headquarters, processed and held in headquarters and processed. of Charlotte, N.C., was arrested on of Little Falls, was arrested and charged lation. Pretlow was arrested, processed, Thursday, June 8, John Kot, 46, of lieu of bail. Thursday, June 1, a resident of the active warrants out of Woodbridge, for possession of a prescription analog and released to a friend pending a mu- Garwood, was arrested and charged Thursday, June 1, Joseph Loughlin, 300 block of Westfield Road reported a Roselle and Clark. Basim was arrested (Adderall), possession of under 50 grams nicipal court appearance. Pretlow was with possession of prescription analog 24, of Kenilworth was arrested and theft. The resident stated he parked his after police responded to Lake Avenue marijuana and possession of drug para- issued motor vehicle summonses for (Suboxone), possession of a false gov- charged with driving while intoxicated work truck on the 2100 block of Coles on a report of a suspicious person. He phernalia after his 2009 Ford was stopped driving while intoxicated (DWI), fail- ernment document (fraudulent driver’s (DWI) pursuant to an investigation in Avenue and someone stole in excess of was transported to police headquarters at 6:32 p.m. at the intersection of Myrtle ure to signal, driving while on the sus- license) and hindering apprehension the area of Boulevard near Park Street. $2,000 worth of tools from the vehicle. and processed. Street and Commerce Drive for an equip- pended list and failure to maintain after his 2014 Dodge was stopped at 9 Loughlin was transported to police The incident currently is under investi- Saturday, June 10, Dwayne R. ment violation. Farina was arrested, pro- lamps. p.m. at the intersection of East Lincoln headquarters, processed and released gation. Vanhorn, 58, of Plainfield was arrested cessed, and released pending a municipal Wednesday, June 7, Demetrius Jeter, Avenue and Grove Street for multiple to a sober adult. Thursday, June 1, Jesus Jaimez- on an outstanding warrant out of court appearance. Farina was also issued 24, of the Vauxhall section of Union, equipment violations. Kot was arrested, Thursday, June 1, Daniel Lundy, 23, Dominguez, 36, of Elizabeth was ar- Plainfield during a motor vehicle stop. motor vehicle summonses for having a was arrested and charged with posses- processed, and released, pending a state of New York City was arrested pursuant rested on an outstanding warrant out of He was transported to police headquar- view obstruction and speeding. sion of under 50 grams of marijuana Superior Court appearance. Kot was to an investigation at the south side train the Union County Sheriff’s Depart- ters and processed. Sunday, May 28, Danielle Davidson, and possession of drug paraphernalia also issued motor vehicle summonses station lot on charges of possession of ment during a motor vehicle stop. He Sunday, June 11, Marcus L. McNeal, 34, of Linden was arrested and charged after his 2005 Saturn was stopped at the for possessing a controlled dangerous less than 50 grams of suspected mari- was transported to police headquarters 49, of Plainfield was arrested on an with driving while intoxicated (DWI) intersection of Centennial Avenue and substance in a motor vehicle, driving juana and possession of drug parapher- for processing and was turned over to outstanding warrant out of Plainfield and being under the influence of a CDS Raritan Road at 1:38 a.m. for a signal while on the suspended list, failure to nalia. Lundy was transported to police the sheriff’s department. during a motor vehicle stop. He was after a 2016 Mazda was stopped at the violation. Jeter was arrested, processed maintain lamps, driving with high headquarters, processed and released Friday, June 2, Sharon R. Jackson, transported to police headquarters and intersection of Raritan Road and Cen- and released pending a municipal court beams illuminated, unclear plates and with a complaint-summons. 46, of North Plainfield was arrested on processed. tennial Avenue for a traffic signal viola- appearance. Jeter was also issued mo- failure to exhibit documents. Friday, June 2, Tyler Buesing, 26, of an outstanding warrant out of FANWOOD tion. Following an investigation at the tor vehicle summonses for failure to Friday, June 9, Abdulhaki Mannan, Morristown was arrested pursuant to a Piscataway during a motor vehicle stop. Saturday, May 27, a business on the scene, police determined that the driver, wear seatbelt, failure to signal and pos- 28, of Newark, was arrested and charged motor vehicle stop at Mountain Av- She was transported to police head- 50 block of South Martine Avenue re- Davidson, was DWI. Davidson was ar- session of a controlled dangerous sub- with possession of a prescription ana- enue and Walnut Street on two active quarters and processed. ported a theft of cash from the establish- rested, processed and released to a friend stance in a motor vehicle. log (Oxycodone) and possession of drug traffic warrants from Westfield. Buesing Saturday, June 3, Desmond Johnson, ment between 2:40 and 2:42 p.m. pending a Municipal Court appearance. Thursday, June 8, Kristen Reed, 30, paraphernalia after his 2000 Lincoln was released after posting a total $134 22, of Jersey City was arrested on an Saturday, May 27, at 12:44 p.m., a She was issued motor vehicle sum- Fairfield, Vt., was arrested and charged was stopped at the intersection of Cen- bail. outstanding warrant out of Freehold business on the 300 block of South monses for failing to stop at a red light with DWI, possession of a hypodermic tennial Avenue and Wall Street at 10:13 Sunday, June 4, police filed a report during a motor vehicle stop. He was Avenue reported the theft of cash and and DWI. syringe, operating a vehicle while under p.m. for a turn violation. Mannan was of fraud and theft with regards to an transported to police headquarters, pro- cigarettes from the establishment. Tuesday, May 30, Kristina Yanez, the influence of narcotics and posses- arrested, processed and released pend- ATM card. The victim, a resident of the cessed and posted bail. Thursday, June 1, William Martin, Jr., 29, of Tinton Falls, was arrested and sion of drug paraphernalia after patrol ing a state Superior Court appearance. 800 block of Boulevard, stated that one Sunday, June 4, James McCoy, 56, 53, of Oxon Hill, Md. was arrested on a charged with possession of a hypoder- units responded to dead end section of Mannan was issued motor vehicle sum- or more unknown suspects fraudulently of Scotch Plains was arrested on an charge of possession of heroin and on mic syringe and possession of drug Buchanan Street at 12:01 a.m. for a monses for failure to maintain lane, charged and withdrew amounts total- outstanding warrant out of Burlington active warrants out of Plainfield, South paraphernalia after the 2001 Toyota report of motor vehicle accident. Reed failure to observe traffic control signal ing $10,812 from his Chase bank ac- City after police investigated a report Brunswick, Delran and Irvington after a she was a passenger in was stopped at was arrested, processed and released to and possession of a controlled danger- count. of a suspicious person on the 2200 motor vehicle stop at Terrill Road and 12:56 a.m. at the intersection of Raritan a friend pending a municipal court ap- ous substance inside a motor vehicle. Monday, June 5, Cristy J. Fay, 31, of block of Westfield Avenue. East Second Street for a motor vehicle Road and Centennial Avenue for a South Amboy was arrested at police Monday, June 5, Lavasha T. Rouse, violation. As Martin was being pro- seatbelt violation. Yanez was arrested, headquarters on two outstanding war- 28, of Newark was arrested on an out- cessed pursuant to his arrest, officers processed and released pending a mu- rants from Westfield, one a criminal standing warrant out of Mountainside found suspected heroin on him. He was nicipal court appearance. The driver warrant and the other a traffic warrant, during a motor vehicle stop. Rouse was turned over to Plainfield Police. was issued a motor vehicle summons totaling $2,250, and a traffic warrant transported to police headquarters and Thursday, June 1, a field investiga- for failing to wear a seatbelt. from Clark, for $800, after being turned processed. tion on the 75 block of North Martine Tuesday, May 30, Robert Harris, 48, over by the Metuchen Police Depart- Tuesday, June 6, Gregory S. Gordon, Avenue led to the arrest of Sherwood of Cranford, and Nichole Castellano, ment. She was processed and held in 48, of South Plainfield was arrested on Gerald, 57, of Passaic on an outstand- 32, of Kenilworth, were arrested and lieu of bail. an outstanding warrant out of Plainfield ing warrant out of Passaic City. He was charged with possession of a controlled Tuesday, June 6, Jennifer Hornsby, during a motor vehicle stop. He was processed and released by the Passaic dangerous substance (cocaine), pos- 47, of Garwood responded to police transported to police headquarters and City Municipal Court. session of drug paraphernalia and pos- headquarters to satisfy two warrants from processed. Wednesday, June 7, a resident of the session of a hypodermic syringe after Westfield, one a criminal warrant for Tuesday, June 6, a resident of Acacia 60 block of Paterson Road reported an their 1999 Oldsmobile was stopped at $1,500 and the other a traffic warrant for Road reported being the victim of fraud. unknown person had entered her un- 2:19 p.m. at the intersection of Orange $500. She was processed and released An unknown person used the victim’s locked parked vehicle and removed Avenue and Riverside Drive for an after posting the full $2,000 bail. credit card information to open an some cash. equipment violation. Following an in- Tuesday, June 6, Matthew Manzo, Amazon account and made several Friday, June 9, a field investigation vestigation at the scene, police deter- 28, of Clark was arrested on an out- purchases. The incident currently is on the 75 block of North Martine Av- mined that the driver, Harris, was in standing traffic warrant from Westfield under investigation. enue led to the arrest of Deanna Bush, possession of crack cocaine, and the for $150 after being turned over by the Wednesday, June 7, Sharon Cooper, 31, of Plainfield on an outstanding passenger, Castellano, was in posses- TOP STEPPERS...Individual faculty winners of the Mountainside School Dis- Clark Police Department. He was pro- 49, of East Orange was arrested and warrant out of Watchung. She was pro- sion of a hypodermic syringe, and a trict Step Challenge, from left to right, are: Meghan Petrillo, Peter Scholl, and cessed and posted bail. charged with hindering apprehension. cessed and turned over to Watchung glass pipe used to ingest cocaine. Har- Courtney Hunter. Tuesday, June 6, Chelsea T. Hornsby, Police conducted a motor vehicle stop Police. ris and Castellano were arrested, pro- 19, of Garwood responded to police during which time the defendant pro- Friday, June 9, Martha Morocho- cessed, and released pending a state headquarters to satisfy an active crimi- vided false information, authorities said. Diaz, 34, of Plainfield was arrested on Superior Court appearance. Harris was Faculty Step Challenge nal warrant from Westfield with bail set It later was determined Cooper also had an active warrant out of East Orange issued a motor vehicle summons for at $1,000. She was processed and re- an active warrant out of Irvington. She following a motor vehicle stop at North possessing a controlled dangerous sub- leased on her own recognizance with a was transported to police headquarters and Midway Avenues for a motor ve- stance inside a motor vehicle. Moves Mountain(side) new court date. and processed. hicle violation. She was processed and Tuesday, May 30, Ramon Abreu Jr., Friday, June 9, a resident of the 2100 turned over to East Orange Police. 19, of Edison, was arrested and charged MOUNTAINSIDE – Mountainside role models for their students. The SCOTCH PLAINS faculty and staff improved their physi- Monday, May 29, a resident of the block of Princeton Avenue reported Saturday, June 10, Anthony Acosta, with possession of under 50 grams of teams (of no more than five) had fun 2200 block of Morse Avenue reported being the victim of fraud. The victim 26, of Plainfield was arrested on an marijuana and possession of drug para- cal fitness and health awareness by creating team names. Among them a theft. The resident stated that a new stated that someone gained access to active warrant out of Dunellen after a phernalia after his 1998 Lexus was participating in a district wide Move were: Holey Walkamolies, Friendly credit card which had been mailed to his TD Bank accounts and made sev- motor vehicle stop at Terrill Road and stopped at 10:13 p.m. at the intersection Mountainside Winter/Spring Chal- Neighborhood Movers, Thunder her was stolen from her mailbox and eral purchases. The incident currently East Front Street for a motor vehicle of Garden State Parkway (GSP) Exit lenge. This program, spearheaded by Road, and Red Hot Chili Steppers. numerous charges had been made. The is under investigation. violation. He was processed, posted 137 southbound ramp and North Av- the physical education department, Each team registered and kept track incident currently is under investiga- Friday, June 9, a Westfield Avenue bail and released. enue, East for an equipment violation. provided an opportunity for every- of their steps weekly through a tion. convenience store reported a theft. A Saturday, June 10, Cynthia Talley, 51, Abreu was arrested, processed, and re- one in the Mountainside School Dis- Google Drive spread sheet. PE Monday, May 29, a resident of the black male reportedly entered the store, of Roselle was arrested on an active leased pending a municipal court viola- trict to become more active at work teachers provided suggested routes 300 block of Cook Avenue reported the stole several items and fled when con- warrant out of Newark after a motor tion. Abreu was issued motor vehicle and at home. in and around the schools. The theft of a Redmax backpack blower fronted by employees. The incident cur- vehicle stop at Terrill Road and East summonses for failure to maintain lamps, Employees worked in teams to faculty also received a conversion valued at $600 and an Echo weed trim- rently is under investigation. Front Street for a motor vehicle viola- failure to make repairs and possessing a track their activity over a period of chart to add other activities to their mer valued at $350 from a landscape Friday, June 9, the management at tion. The driver was arrested, processed, controlled dangerous substance in a mo- six weeks, while competing against step counts. A portable step counter trailer. The incident currently is under the Willow Grove Swim Club located posted bail and released. tor vehicle. their peers and providing healthy was provided for each faculty mem- ber by Nancy Lubarsky, the chief school administrator. A total of 17 teams representing Goods & Services You Need 73 faculty members out of 120, or over 85 percent. 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Jason Trivisonno, Morgan Tsin, Emily Emma Nobile, Sarah M Paolella, Walsh, Alyssa Warbeck, Stella Nefeli Pappas, Dylan Patel, Jay Patel, Whitefield, Dorothy Wilson, Kerrin Ella E Platts, Zoe Quraishi, Katherine Wojcik, Emily Wyrwa, Emily Yang, Ramalho, Vikram Ravishankar, Peter Katarina Zikas Reilly, Jordana Reisberg, Kady Grade 7 Rettino, Morgan Ritter, Catherine Honor Roll Rodrigues, Emma Schramm, Asmita Anas Abdelkader, , Ramy Sharma, Mireille Silva, Jay Landon Alhamrawy, Aliyah Lanashia Adkins, Slack, Andrew K Smith, Dominic Robert Chase Alber, Ryan Au, Mat- Souza, Gianna M Tucker, Alicia Alba thew Elias Bender, Ava Berry, Mourik Valenciano, Bianca L Valente, Jayleen Bhattacharjee, Aiden Birnbaum, Velez, Ketevan Vepkhvadze, Lauren Jordynn Blackwell, Benjamin T Briel, Verrastro, Gabriella N Virga, Sophie Bridget Carter, Ciro O Casimiro, E White, Margaret C Whitney, Geor- FINALIST...Soo Min Chung, senior at Westfield High School, was named a Hannah Citarella, Benjamin Cohen, gia Williamson, Dylan Young, Andy TOP SCORES...Westfield High School (WHS) announced that 11 more students Presidential Scholar Semi-Finalist. She is one of only 723 semifinalists in the each achieved the highest score this spring on either the SAT or ACT standardized nation selected by the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars. On May Kaelin Cunningham, Meghan Zhu, Mattingly Zullo Danielovich, Brenna R DeProspero, Grade 6 tests widely used for college admission and placement criteria. WHS Principal, 11, Dr. Derrick Nelson, Westfield High School Principal, commended Soo Min Derrick Nelson, Ed.D. was on hand to congratulate each student personally for Chung, stating, “You have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in schol- Abigail Earp, Jack A Eckstine, Liam Honor Roll Ferguson, Olivia Fleischer, Joshua Jason Abate, Melania Acampora, their achievement. Earning perfect SAT scores in Math are (bottom row left to arship and are a wonderful role model to inspire others to work hard and enjoy right) Michael Canabarro (11th grade) and Austin Chen (10th grade), followed the journey.” Friedson, Katelyn H Gaulin, Alicia Abigail Balagot, Ryan J Baumgartner, by 11th graders who earned a top score on the ACT: Yenteen Hu (Reading), Ana Goff, David L Green, Michael C Stephan C Baumgartner, Sofia Maria Kobori (English), and Jason Little (Math), and (top row left to right): Tim Grade 8 Sabrina Negley, Brendan Ong, Hagopian, Zachary Harmer, Emily Berkman, Jenai M Berry, Kylie Byers, McAuliffe (Science), Morgan Miovski (Science), William Rackear (English), Distinguished Honor Roll Kaitlyn S Otero, Elias Pahountis, Max Hayeck, Marian Henry, Katherine Ryan Caponigro, Claire E Cassidy, Jonathan Silva (English), and Sarah Ward (Math and English). Unavailable for Kristen L Adams, Chloe A Alce, Perone, Roman F Perrelli, Emma Hochman, Robert A Hochstaedt, Eli Ryan Cawley, Louis N Cerchio, the photo was Daniel Shenker (English). Kyra H Antonello, Mia Aponte, Kotey Philip, Ryan Price, Hana Ramjohn, B Horgan, Briajohnae Jones, Brendan Alexandra Chouinard, Samuel E Ashie, Lydia K Baik, Lindsey Bartley, Kaitlyn Reilly, Sarai Reuben, Brian Michael Karyczak, Megan Kaulfers, Cohen, Davyd Dasi, Brianna G Davey, Zachary J Billotto, Abigail Binaday, Roessle, Amanda Rossi, Emma Route, Yatharth Kaushik, Cecelia Kelly, Ryan Joseph W DeSantis, Theresa R Westfield School Employees Erika Bretz, Luke Checchio, Emma Nicolas Ruggiero, Gianna Salgado, Koehler, Ethan Koseoglu, Jonathan I DeVall, Matthew Dolowy, Julia M Chichester, Haley Cino, Abigail Cassandra B Salot, William Kother, Erica Lee, Melanie L Lowell, Encarnacion, Jack Fallo, Shaylin M Conklin, John Michael S Cristobal, Schetelich, Erica Schindler, Paul A Zachary Mawby, Wilbur Albert May, Farley, Roman Fiore, Sena Forson, Honored for Years of Service Vincent Cucci, Amit Deshpande, Schiumo, Simone Schomberg, Daniel Marin B McAlindin, Madalyn F Senyo Forson, Maxwell Fountain, Dennis Gannon, Hannah Kriney, J Sicinski, Margaret M Smith, McEvoy, Kaitlyn Mohabir, Kenneth Thomas Gain, Sienna Garcia, Meghan WESTFIELD – Twenty-five Patricia Cheek - Franklin School, Anne Rebecca H Lancaster, Jolie Lubalin, Samantha Sosnowski, Sydney L Nelson, Ihor Nikolin, Emma Nitti, Daniella Garrido, Esmeralda Westfield Public School retiring staff Cohen - Roosevelt Intermediate School, Natalie Mikula, Brendan T Mullany, Sprechman, Madison-Anne C Nkem Okorie, Olivia Ong, Giacomo Gonzalez, Zachary Gray, Braden members were honored for 558 years Colleen Coyle - Special Services, David Sabrina Ngu, Jayden Nyamiaka, StaRosa, Nicholas Susino, Nicholas Pares, Elizabeth Parvin, Charlotte Griffith, Michael N Grill, Camila A of combined service by the Board of Davis - Westfield High School, Ethan Pawelec, Cory A Phillips, Faith Tittanegro, Justin Tran, Benjamin T Pollack, Thomas Ricci, Jackson Hernandez, Cameron Hoover, Kevin Education, colleagues, and guests at Domenico DiDario - Washington Price, David E Riedell, Hadley G Tucker, Jamie Valian, Tyler Ventura, Riedell, Gianna Riefler, Kayleigh Indoe, Aidan Keough, Matthew the 30th annual Gala for school em- School, Jason Grant - Westfield High Rose, Chloe D Rousseau, Jessica Daniel F Villacreses-Montoya, Tho- Robinson, Samantha R Ruane, Tho- Laurenzano, Veronica Legerme, ployees. The event was held on June 1 School, Suzanne Hanas - Roosevelt Schramm, Alessandra Serio, Sukriti mas Von Oehsen, Cadence Weiss, mas Savoca, Andrew Seith, Aditya Wesley Lewis, John Paul Lopez, Aus- at the Shackamaxon Country Club. The Intermediate School, Alison Hooper - Srinivasa, Alexa P Vierschilling, An- Jonathan M Wiener, Quinn Sharma, Dante Silva, Marisa Singh, tin Lorenzetti, Breogan Louro, Kamil time-honored event also pays tribute to Edison Intermediate School, Lester drew Villardi, Hayden C Widder, Williamson, Taylor G Winslow Natalie Skolar, Alexander Smith, Alberto Martinez, Marco Martoccia, employees with 25 years of service. Hyland – Maintenance, Linda King - Zackery Wong, Justin Zimmerman Grade 7 Nicholas Solimeno, Connor Julianna Mayer, Morgan McArdle, Superintendent of Schools Margaret Visual & Performing Arts, Barbara Grade 8 Distinguished Honor Roll Spellman, John Stellakis, Marcos J Sean McCarthy, Isabel H McEvoy, Dolan and Westfield Education Asso- Leparulo - Edison Intermediate School, Honor Roll Kaitlyn Acevedo, Joseph M Trujillo, Aaron Tsvayberg, John T Amaya Miller, Patrick Mitchell, Jada ciation President Gail Alston addressed Patricia Marchiano - Westfield High Sohaila Abdelkader, Grace Abdy, Baldwin, Rachel Barattucci, Thomas Vangeli, Jaine Williams, Julia Montgomery, Ava Niemczyk, Alden the honorees, thanking them for their School, Jeanette Muñoz - Jefferson Andrew C Acosta, Thomas Agueros, J Baylock, Joseph Berry, Moumit Zambrio, Anthony T Zhang, David Nyamiaka, Daniel O’Brien, Katelyn dedication and service to the Westfield School, Joanne Ply - Franklin School, Akinbusola A Akinwunmi, Adam Ali, Bhattacharjee, Stephanie V Brown, Zhurbinsky, Thomas A Ziegler Oser, Abimbola M Oyerogba, Timo- Public Schools. Board of Education Dona Panagos - Roosevelt Intermedi- Maya Ardila, Kayla R Avila, Elena A Camila Cabrera, Kelly Chesky, Zoe Grade 6 thy W Paprocki, Emily M Pizha, President Gretchan Ohlig and Vice ate School, Jerzy Romaniecki - Edison Balecha, Anjila Banks, Ethan H Chrisostomides, Isabella G Cukrow, Distinguished Honor Roll Zachary Redling, Alexandra President Peggy Oster formally recog- Intermediate School, Maria Santilli - Berkman, Kristian A Borysiak, Ben- Luka Culjak, Lila Dasi, Ashley S Amanda Abdelmalak, Hasan Ali, Reinemann, Luke San Juan, Steven nized the retirees and 25-year employ- Westfield High School, Lori Scicolone jamin Brenner, Lauren Brenner, DeFrancesco, Jake M DeGaetano, Naa Dei Ashie, Alyssa Rae Barbossa, Shawkan, Safiya Syed, Elizabeth ees. - Westfield High School, Nancy Lee Nicole T Britt, Marissa M Burton, Eve Delaney, Julia DeVizio, Andrew Bartley, Grace Beirne, Riley Tedesco, Anthony Tittanegro, This year’s retirees include: Moira Sommers - Washington School, Teresa Sydney Byers, Olivia Calcaterra, Francesca DiLollo, Isabella DiLollo, Bhatia, Elisa R Bianco, Ava C Billotto, Raymond Tran, Isabelle M Verrico, Abraham – Roosevelt Intermediate Squillace - Edison Intermediate School, Hunter C Cardenas, Gabriel Lily J Dimon, Robert Dobies, Terence Aaron Binaday, Isabella A Blake, Lily Riley Vierschilling, Morgan L Virgil, School, Daria Bonavita - Jefferson/Lin- and David Tiffenbach - Franklin School. Carrascoso, Kaelie Chung, Christo- M Downey, Riley Dwyer, Lindsay Camacho, Orencia Casimiro, Nicho- Maya B Viscardi-Carelse, Nathan coln Schools, Jean Brezinski - Wash- The eight honorees in the Quarter pher Ciccarello, Eric Cunningham, Edelman, Alexa Fazio, Emily Friscia, las Champagne, Helena Chan, Cara Ward, Elijah Ware, Ethan A White, ington/Tamaques Schools, Stewart Century Club, each with 25 years of Meredith Czurlanis, Joseph Decker, Charles Garrett, Evan Gomillion, Checchio, Kendall A Chiang, Samuel Keith Yeager Carey - Roosevelt Intermediate School, service, include: Susanne Bonhote - Rhythm A Desai, Jonathan Dionisio, Thomas Granville, Natalie Green, Chichester, Zachary Chung, Alexa McKinley School, Anne Cohen - Shannon A Downey, Ryan Duthie, Lauren Hahn, Gisele Herb, Chloe Chuy, Piper Conklin, Mia Cutaia, Roosevelt Intermediate School, Diane Melissa E Falk, Colin Fanning, David Howell, Julia Jackson, Quinn Jack- Syona Dalvi, Rushil Paresh Damania, Saint Peter’s Prep Eisen - Tamaques School, Melissa Farin, Alexander Joseph Fazzino, son, Benjamin R Jiras, Nina Johnson, Disha Debnath, Ivana Delgado- Greenwald - Special Services, Kerry Mary Katherine Fazzino, Lenore Sherin Kachroo, Maeve Kahora, Arvelo, Madison Diaz, Madeline Lyman - Franklin School, Kenneth Ferguson, Besnik Ferizi, Daniel Francesca Kastanos, Zoe S Kekelis, Disalvo, Olivia Eckstine, Olivia A Announces Graduates Miller - McKinley School, Andrew Ferrone, Owen Ferrone, Olivia Fiore, Grace Kennedy, Alyona Kladova, Encarnacion, Carter Fallon, Emma Perry - Washington School, and An- Claire K Fisher, Jacob Fleischer, Taylor Klein, Richa Kulkarni, Rica Wei-Xin Fang, Matthew Fela, Sean JERSEY CITY – Saint Peter’s ated Magna Cum Laude. He won the drea Wohl - Wilson School. Olivia Fletcher, Monica C Forman, Briana T Lopez, Jackson Lubalin, Ferrone, Lily Friebely, Emmet Fynes, Preparatory School celebrated its 139th Vincent Kennedy, '39 Award, which is Joseph M Gale, Jade Glassman, Chloe Marlaina Martucci, Gianna N Sophia Gallo, Grace E Germinder, Commencement at Saint Peter’s Uni- presented to the senior who is selected Bennett Named to WPI Hahn, Paul Michael Harris, Ava Mavilla, Connor P McCreesh, Ella J Goldstein, Jessica Gui, Paige versity on June 3. The following local to deliver the graduation speech. Mr. Hausle, Elisa Jo Herstatt, Ryen Nirayka Monga, Jazlyn Navarro, Hagman, Leah Herb, Maximilian Ho, residents graduated and their college MacMillan also won the Gold Medal in Spring 2017 Dean's List Hoover, Seth Jahnke, Sean Kennedy, Therese C Nitro, Christian L Normant, Emily E Homer, Luke Kalafat, Justin destination is indicated: Science and the Silver Medal in Math- WORCESTER, Mass. – Worces- Ibraheem Khan, Shruti Khandelwal, Alessia Novello, Sophia Novello, H Koizumi, Khan Lagemann, Lucia Cranford: Lucas Coleman (Boston ematics. ter Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has Paul Koizumi, Shelby Kumpf, Sean Andrew Perper, Erika Powell, Grace C Laumbach, Gavin Lesnevich, College) and Michael Larkin (Syra- Westfield: Angus Applegarth (Regis announced that William Bennett of Lage, Megan Lahetta, Sophia Lama, Rehrer, Conor Reilly, Maggie Rich- Allison Lesser, Alina G Lessing, Ava cuse University). Mr. Larkin was pre- University), Ryan Boll (Pennsylvania Westfield, a member of the class of Maura Leahy, Cynthia Y Liang, Noah ter, Aidan Robertson, Julia Rosen, Mach, Shehzad Madraswalla, sented his diploma by his grandfather, State University), Stuart Callinan (Colo- 2018 majoring in chemical engineer- Lievre, Joseph Linder, Dallas Emilia Saccento, Jake Schunke, Ben- Mikayla Mari, Dylan Mathew, Kaelan Richard Larkin, '52 and his father, Ri- rado College), Thomas Habib (Loyola ing, was named to the university's Lorenzetti, Isabella R Lyons, Alexa jamin Seidenberg, Amelia Sherman, A Mattos, Ella Mauer, Nicholas A chard Larkin, '81. Mr. Coleman gradu- University Maryland), Conor Larkin Dean's List for academic excellence Mach, Lucas Mackey, Jordan N Matty, Benedetto Skirde, Joshua Sokolsky, Mendolia, Thomas Metzger, Meagan ated Magna Cum Laude and Larkin (Fairfield University), Daniel for the spring 2017 semester. William Mauer, Patricia McHugh, Anna Szczuka, Jason Tannenbaum, Migliaccio, Danielle Most, Alicia graduated Cum Laude. Mr. Coleman Manganello (Fordham University), Kali A McKinney, Hadley K Moran, Aidan Robert Trenery, Murphy, Matthew J Murray, Jessica was a National Hispanic Recognized Sean Mikovits (College of the Holy Caruso Earns Degree Navarro, Boi Nhien Nguyen Tran, Scholar. Mr. Larkin won the Gold Medal Cross), Matthew Phillips (Loyola Uni- in Music. versity Maryland), Thomas Riley From Wilkes Univ. Mountainside: Sean Hess (Elon (Loyola University Maryland), and WILKES-BARRE, Penn. – Wilkes Hoffer Earns Place on University) and Connor McGee (Uni- Jackson Tennant (Seton Hall Univer- University awarded 782 bachelor's, versity of Delaware). Mr. McGee gradu- sity). Mr. Callinan graduated Cum master's and doctoral degrees at its College's Dean's List ated Cum Laude and won the Scholar Laude. Mr. Larkin was presented his 70th spring commencement ceremo- KEENE, N.H. – Ashley Hoffer of Athlete Award. diploma by his grandfather, Richard nies on May 20. Cranford was recently named to the Scotch Plains: Kyle Kelly (Amherst Larkin, '52 and his father, Kevin Larkin, Jacqueline Caruso of Garwood re- spring 2017 dean's list at Keene State College), Theo MacMillan (University '82. Mr. Riley was presented his di- ceived a Master of Science in Nurs- College. To qualify for the dean's list, of Notre Dame), Brendan McEwen ploma by his father, Thomas Riley, '86. ing in Nursing. Keene State undergraduates must be (Villanova University), Adam Miller enrolled in a degree program and (University of Scranton), and John Vinci must have completed a minimum of (University of Colorado at Boulder). 12 graded credits in the semester. Mr. Kelly graduated Cum Laude and Students must achieve a 3.5 or higher won the Scholar Athlete Award. 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more photos goleader.com Blue Devils Provided ‘Brew’ Ballyhoo Sports UCT Crown & 600th Victory

By DAVID B. CORBIN have worked, the great parents of base, timely hitting, great defense and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times these young men and the unbeliev- outstanding pitching from starter Catching the sizzle at the right time able support of Westfield High School Connor Scanlon and reliever Cory with the help of timely hitting, super and the community,” Coach Brewster Hiltz. In addition, due to an injury, pitching performances and stepped emphasized Arthur Xiao was pressed into duty. up efforts from unsung heroes awarded Good timing definitely came into Arthur rose to the occasion with three this year’s Westfield High School play come UCT time. Governor outstanding catches in the outfield baseball team with some history-mak- Livingston received the top seed and and the go-ahead RBI in the fourth ing accomplishments. The Blue Dev- Westfield got seed No. 4, while inning. As an occasional starter with a ils tacked on their 15th Union County Cranford got the second seed and great work ethic, Arthur shared the Tournament (UCT) Championship, Scotch Plains-Fanwood received the spotlight with the pitchers,” Coach presented Head Coach Bob Brewster third seed. So the Blue Devils would Brewster said. with his 600th career victory and fin- have been on course to meet the High- That UCT victory reminded ished with a 17-9 record. landers in the semifinals. Brewster of their last UCT title in The first milestone came 19 days “The team got hot at exactly the 2014. “Interestingly, in the last county after the Blue Devils defeated the right time. We began our hot streak championship, an eerily similar set of Cranford Cougars, 9-3. Facing the (winning 13 of 15 games) on the day circumstances occurred. Right fielder Cougars again on their new turf field of the county seeding meeting. As Chris Hogge was injured when he on April 27, the Blue Devils delivered luck would have it, G.L. was upset in was hit with a pitch on his hand. Jacob David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the quarterfinals by Johnson thus al- Boyle, a backup outfielder, was in- DIVING SAFELY INTO SECOND...Cougar courtesy runner James Wozniak steals second base in the seventh inning as Coach Brewster win No. 600 with a 1- Allentown second baseman Aydan Chavis, No. 18, watches the ball and shortstop Jackson Fogarty provides backup. 0 victory. In an intense pitchers’ duel lowing us to maintain the home field serted into the lineup. He came through with Cougar ace Gordon Graceffo, advantage until the finals,” Coach with a big two-out double to drive SHRINER 2 GREAT GRABS, ARMSTRONG 2-FOR-2, RUN more photos goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports Allentown’s 5-Run 8th Stuns Cougars for Group 3 Title, 5-1 By DAVID B. CORBIN ranked, 26-2 Redbirds struck quickly Huth, however, was relieved by Colton Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and furiously in the top of the eighth Johnson with one out in the fifth then Opportunities came and opportu- inning, scoring five runs, then man- Jim Frein entered in the seventh and nities went for the Cranford High aged to hold off a Cougar charge to finished. Graceffo pitched magnifi- School baseball team in five of the claim a 5-1 decision and the crown. cently for seven innings, allowing only first seven innings of a scoreless dead- Cougar starting pitcher Gordon a two-out triple in the first, hitting a lock with the Allentown Redbirds Graceffo and Redbird starter Ryan batter in the fourth and yielding a two- during the Group 3 Championship Huth were immersed in an intense out double in the seventh. game at Toms River South High pitchers’ duel and both did receive “Their guy threw a great game, our School on June 10. But the No. 2 crucial assistance from their defenses. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times THE PERILS OF GETTING NUMBER 600...Head Coach Bob Brewster gets doused with Gatorade after attaining his 600th career victory after Westfield edged the Cougars, 1-0, on the new turf field at Memorial Field in Cranford on April 27 junior Corey Hiltz tossed a three- Brewster explained. home the tying run during a three-run hitter, while walking one and hitting a After trouncing Johnson in the inning that turned to tide and put the batter and the only run of the game semis, that set the stage for a third Blue Devils ahead to stay,” Coach came when senior Matt LaCorte meeting with the Cougars, this time Brewster recalled. rapped an RBI double to bring home for the UCT title at Kean University Offensively, LaCorte, the shortstop, senior Owen Kessler. on May 12. The timing, the pitching led the team with a .440 batting aver- “Winning 600 games is quite a feat; and the performances of unsung he- age (BA), going 33-for-75 with seven however, my success is the direct roes earned the Blue Devils a 6-3 doubles, two triples, 18 runs scored result of the hard work of all the victory. and 17 RBI. He also received five players I have coached, the outstand- “In the finals, our offense was phe- free passes (1 hit batter), struck out ing assistant coaches with whom I nomenal. We got leadoff hitters on CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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By DAVID B. CORBIN ished with a .390 BA (30-for-77) had limited time at the plate, finishing Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times with seven doubles and a home run. with a pair of singles and a double, Great moments, fair moments and She scored 20 times, had 18 RBI, and two runs scored. Although her disappointing moments could very received five free passes (1 hit-by- primary responsibility was on the well have described this year’s pitch) and stole two bases. Tessa mound, junior Brenna Dolan did get Cranford High School softball team’s Ferentinos, who secured centerfield, some opportunities to test her skills at season. The Lady Cougars knocked led the team with 26 runs scored and the plate and finished with a .348 BA off some highly touted teams, six stolen bases. She finished 24-for- (8-for-23), which included a triple squeaked by some decent teams, lost 72 for a .333 BA, walked twice and and a home run, four walks, six RBI heartbreakers to some good teams had eight RBI. and two runs scored. and even lost to some mediocre teams “Our three senior captains played a Sophomore Jayna Mallon recorded to finish with a 12-10 season. large role on this team this year. Liz a .269 BA with 16 hits, including four Probably the Cougars’ best perfor- Casazza as the leadoff was very con- doubles, a triple and a home run, and mance came early in the season when sistent as she led the team with a added 12 RBI and seven runs scored. they defeated the Governor Livingston batting average of .476, Jill Skalski Sophomore catcher Erin Highlanders, 2-1. The Highlanders was also very consistent at bat with a Schwerdfeger finished with a .333 later went on to beat AL Johnson, 1-0, .390 average and second in RBI’s for BA (9-for-27), including two home for the Union County Tournament the team. Tessa Ferentinos was a big runs, a triple and a double. She also David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times title and eventually finished with a DIVING TO GET THE FORCE OUT...Raider third baseman Hannah Lyman, No. 21, dives back to third in time to get the threat on the bases with a .333 batting scored four runs, had seven RBI and force out on Cranford Cougar Alex Pachkowski in a game at Adams Field in Cranford on June 10. 23-3 record. The Cougars also beat average she scored the most runs and swiped one base. the Westfield Blue Devils, who fin- led the team in stolen bases,” Cougar On the mound, Dolan pitched 88 A. DiGIOCOMO LED IN BATTING AVG., KEKELIS LED RBI more photos goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports Softball Raiders Show Signs Of Better Things To Come

By ALEX LOWE step in the right direction this season. BA) and Emily Lockatell (.417 on Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Our record was a little bit better base percentage) and Designated The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High this year,” said Hulnik. “We had less Player Michaeala Sullivan (.435 BA) School softball team finished with an strikeouts this year despite playing in also graduate. 8-14 record this season. On the sur- more games than last year. We had a “Looking forward, we have five face, that might not seem like much to team batting average of just over.300. juniors on our roster who return next get excited about. A closer look at the Overall we were just a little better in season,” said Hulnik. “Including season reveals that this Raider team every aspect of the game than we Angie DiGiacomo, Quinn Kekelis, was a dangerous foe and a couple of were last year. Knocking out both of Jess O’Neill, Sarah McEvoy and highly-ranked teams went home early the higher seeds this year in both pitcher Zoe Cardenas. I expect lead- in county and state playoffs as a re- tournaments were high points for us. ership to come from all of them.” sult. We did not even qualify for the state The Scotch Plains-Fanwood of- “In the Union County Tournament, tournament a year ago and then we fense was more explosive this season, we went in as the number 13 seed and find ourselves tied with Millburn in scoring 10 or more runs in nine differ- we ended up knocking off the number the bottom of the seventh inning with ent games. The Raiders’ top offensive 4 seed in Roselle Park,” said Scotch bases loaded and no outs for them player this season was Angie Plains-Fanwood Head Coach Jess facing their number 4 and 5 hitters. DiGiacomo. A junior, DiGiacomo led Hulnik. “We ended up losing to We pitched and played outstanding the team in hits, runs scored and on Cranford in the quarters. Then in the defense to get out of that jam. Then base percentage. DiGiacomo’s .451 state playoffs we entered as the num- we came back and sealed the deal batting average was also good enough

ber 11 seed and we beat the number 6 with seven runs in the top of the to lead the team in that category. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times seed, Millburn, in a very exciting eighth. You don’t get a much better Kekelis prevented DiGiacomo from SLIDING INTO THIRD...Cranford Cougar Liz Casazza, No. 9, slides into third base during a game against the Kearny eight-inning game before we lost to feeling than that.” claiming a clean sweep in the offen- Kardinals at Adams Field in Cranford. Casazza led the team with a .476 batting average, rapping 40 hits in 84 at-bats. Watchung Hills in the second round.” The Raiders will say goodbye to a sive stats. Kekelis, also a junior, led Taking down a couple of higher number of key seniors, who graduate the team with 27 RBI. ished 17-6, in their first meeting, 8-2. ranked foes in tournament play serves this June. Jess Waltsak was the team The Raiders came out of the gates Head Coach Heather West noted. innings, struck out 106 and walked 44 Very unexpected setbacks came at Senior Christina Ilkow, who was to finish with a 10-5 record and a 3.42 as an impressive accomplishment leader in ERA, allowing just 27 earned slowly this season, losing five of their the bats of Dayton and Brearley. Mid- upon which Hulnik might be able to runs in 37 innings. Second baseman first six games. They lost four games very solid at first base, rapped 10 hits, ERA. Sophomore Sam Wetherell in way through the season even though including two doubles and a triple, 38.66 innings, walked 19, struck out build on for the future. She is con- Julia DiGiacomo (.313 batting aver- this season by three runs or less. Had junior Taylor Reitzel blasted a pair of vinced that this Raider team took a age), outfielder Lexi Brunetto (.322 a few of those games gone the Raid- scored four runs, had six RBI and 27 and finished with a 1-4 record and home runs, the Cougars dropped a 7- walked four times. a 4.53 ERA. Sophomore Bridget ers’ way, they could have finished 6 heartbreaker to Colonia. They were PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE with a winning record. Reitzel, a leftfielder, exhibited the Dineen pitched 13.3 innings, struck also on the short side of a 7-6 loss to most power at the plate with a team- out 17, walked nine and finished with BOROUGH OF GARWOOD “It is not so much the feeling that the Highlanders and a 6-3 loss to we came up short as we showed solid leading five home runs and seven a 1-1 record and a 4.2 ERA. ORDINANCE NO. 17-10 Westfield. doubles. She went 22-for-68 (.324 “Brenna Dolan who saw the most AN ORDINANCE FIXING SALARIES AND WAGES OF CERTAIN OFFI- improvement over last season,” said The Cougars received impressive Hulnik. “It is more the realization that BA), led the team with 30 RBI, scored innings on the mound this year had an CIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF GARWOOD, IN THE offensive production from their three 17 runs, stole four bases and was ERA of 3.42. All three of our pitchers COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. there is another level these players senior captains, as well as great de- can aspire to reach. We will bring walked nine times. Junior Sarah are workers and I am looking forward BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the County fensive support. Shortstop and lead- Gluck, who assumed the catcher’s to them improving even more in the of Union, State of New Jersey as follows: back eight players next season. All of off hitter Liz Casazza led the team SECTION 1. The following named officials and employees of the Borough of Garwood them played significant innings this position midway through the season, off season to prepare for the upcom- shall be entitled to an annual salary or wages hereinafter set forth opposite each with a .476 batting average (BA), proved her worth at the plate with a ing year,” Coach West said. respective classification: year. I am looking forward to watch- rapping 40 hits (3 doubles) in 84 at- ing them get to that next level of .281 BA (18-for-64), which included With a shortstop, second baseman, SALARY RANGE bats. She was second on the team in seven doubles. She scored 13 runs, first baseman and a centerfielder POSITION MINIMUM MAXIMUM play.” Accounting/Payroll Clerk – Part time 13.00 per hour 17.00 per hour runs scored with 23, added eight RBI, had 10 RBI, received five free passes graduating, along with the strong of- Accounts Payable Clerk 35,000 41,000 PUBLIC NOTICE stole a pair of bases and recorded the (2 hit-by-pitch) and was second on fense they provided, the Cougars will Accounts Payable Clerk – Part time 13.00 per hour 17.00 per hour least strikeouts for a starter at two. the team with five stolen bases. be faced with the task of filling those Administrator/Municipal Clerk 90,000 105,000 BOROUGH OF GARWOOD Second baseman Jillian Skalski fin- Board of Health Secretary 1000 1500 Junior Juliana Lufano finished with crucial slots. ORDINANCE NO. 17-09 Board of Health Licensing Official 1500 1800 a .250 BA, which included two “Although it is going to be tough Chief Financial Officer/ PUBLIC NOTICE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZ- doubles and a triple, an RBI, three with the loss of four starting senior Treasurer/Assistant Administrator 78,000 88,000 ING THE PURCHASE OF SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY runs scored and three walks. Junior positions at first base, second base, Clerk/Stenographer 37,000 42,000 TRAFFIC CONTROL DE- CHANCERY DIVISION Council Members (6) 0 2,000 Grace O’Brien recorded six hits, in- shortstop and centerfield, we have a VICES AND EQUIPMENT FOR UNION COUNTY Deputy Tax Collector/Tax Search Officer 39,000 44,000 cluding three doubles and a home run, large freshman class coming up. There THE USE OF THE GARWOOD DOCKET NO. F-021902-16 Fire Safety Inspectors 17.00 per hour 23.00 per hour POLICE DEPARTMENT AND FILE NO. 22220-16 scored three times and had two RBI. are over twenty freshman that we an- Mayor 0 2,200 APPROPRIATING THE SUM Experiencing limited time at the plate, ticipate coming up with a lot of talent Municipal Alliance Coordinator 3,500 7,500 NOTICE TO REDEEM OF SIXTEEN THOUSAND Municipal Court Administrator 45,000 52,000 junior Alex Pachkowski had a single, at various positions. It is my hope that DOLLARS FROM THE CAPI- TTLBL, LLC; PLAINTIFF VS. Municipal Engineer 14,500 20,000 walked once and scored twice. all levels continue to work hard over TAL IMPROVEMENT FUND THOMAS D. YOUNG, SR., HIS Municipal Judge 18,000 23,000 TO FINANCE THE COST HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- Junior Ryann Belliot took over at the off season so that we can maintain Network Administrator Police Computers 2,500 3,500 THEREOF. SONAL REPRESENTATIVES third base late in the season and also a strong, competitive season next Office of Emergency Management/Secretary 150 400 AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY Office of Emergency Management/Director 1,650 4,000 BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and year,” Coach West concluded. OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN P/T Clerical Municipal Office 8.38 per hour 15.00 per hour Council of the Borough of Garwood: PUBLIC NOTICE RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- P/T Deputy Court Administrator/Violations Clerk 10.00 per hour 15.00 per hour SECTION 1. The purchase of traffic con- EST, ET ALS.; BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PUBLIC NOTICE P/T Tax Collector 15,000 20,000 trol devices and equipment for the use of DEFENDANT(S) PLANNING BOARD Planning Board Planner/Engineer 2,000 5,000 the Garwood Police Department that is, TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Planning Board Secretary 11,000 14,000 purchase of 4 LED flasher bars 36 inch TO: THOMAS D. YOUNG, SR., HIS Please take notice that on June 28, 2017 CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY Police Chief 120,000 132,000 retrofit, 4 “Stop Ahead” signs, 4 “Warning HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough Hall, NOTICE TO BIDDERS Recreation Aides 8.38 per hour 15.00 per hour Dangerous Intersection Ahead” signs, vari- REPRESENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, Recreation Director 6,000 10,000 ous mounting devices and 3 60W solar THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board Sealed bid proposals for the Service Recreation Director/Summer Program 21.00 per hour 26.00 per hour feedback speed signs is hereby autho- SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- will hold a hearing on the application of the Contract for the Winterizing and Starting Recreation Supervisors 9.00 per hour 20.00 per hour rized and directed. EST; THOMAS D. YOUNG, JR., HIS undersigned. The property in question is Up of the Centennial Avenue Outdoor Pools Registrar of Vital Statistics 4,000 5,200 SECTION 2. There is hereby appropri- HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL located at: 60 Montrose Avenue, Fanwood, for the 2017-2018 Season and Winterizing School Crossing Guards 13.00 per hour 17.00 per hour ated the sum of Sixteen Thousand REPRESENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, New Jersey, also known as Block 19 Lot and Starting Up of the Orange Avenue Senior Citizen Bus Driver 15.00 per hour 19.00 per hour ($16,000.00) Dollars from the Capital Im- THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- 12, as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, Outdoor Pools for the 2017-2018 Season Senior Citizen Director 4,000 7,000 provement Fund to pay the cost thereof. SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- owned by Vanessa M Hobbs. in the Township of Cranford will be re- Senior Citizen Handyman 17.00 per hour 20.00 per hour SECTION 3. The funds hereby appro- EST; CARNIVAL LEISURE INDUS- The applicant requests Replacment of ceived by the Township Clerk on Wednes- Shade Tree Officer 3,000 3,000 priated are authorized to be expended TRIES, INC.; TYISHA BRANTLEY; patio and retention wall which is in viola- day, June 28th, 2017 in Room 108, in the Special Police Officer, Matron – Class “C” 12.00 per hour 15.00 per hour when obligations to expend said funds JEANNIE E MCCOY; tion of: Municipal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Superintendent of Public Works/ have been created in the form and manner PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order Section 184-134 D2 of the Fanwood Cranford, New Jersey, at 10:30am prevail- Recycling Coordinator 70,000 78,000 prescribed by law. made on June 8, 2017 the Superior Court Land Use Code. Variance Requested: ing time. Tax Assessor Part-time 12,000 15,000 SECTION 4. The capital budget of the Fixed July 24, 2017 between the hours of sideyard setback; Permitted: 10; Present: Specifications and bid proposal forms Tax Collector/Full-time 50,000 58,000 Borough of Garwood is hereby amended nine o’clock in the forenoon and four o’clock 5; Proposed: 5. may be obtained in the Office of the Town- Zoning Code Review Official 8,000 13,000 to conform with the provisions of this ordi- in the afternoon, prevailing time, at the Section 184-134 D2 of the Fanwood ship Clerk, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, Zoning Code Enforcement Official 6,000 10,000 nance. office of the Tax Collector of PLAINFIELD, Land Use Code. Variance Requested: Rear New Jersey between the hours of 8:00 SECTION 5. All ordinances or parts of located at 515 WATCHUNG AVENUE, yard setback; Permitted: 25; Present: 14; a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Fri- SALARY RANGE ordinances inconsistent herewith are PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07060 as the Proposed: 9. day. POSITION MINIMUM MAXIMUM hereby repealed to the extent of such time and place when and where you may Section 184-115 (9) of the Fanwood All bid proposals shall be submitted in an Police Dispatcher: RANGE 28,779 50,000 inconsistency. pay to the plaintiff the amount so found due Land Use Code. Variance Requested: opaque sealed envelope clearly marked, Probationary 28,779 28,779 SECTION 6. If any portion of this ordi- for principal and interest on its certificate of Imper coverage; Permitted: 35%; Present: “The Service Contract for the Winterizing Class IV 30,075 30,075 nance shall be determined to be invalid, tax sale as follows: 33.43%; Proposed: 36.88%. and Starting Up of the Centennial Avenue Class III 31,707 31,707 such determination shall not affect the LOT 21 BLOCK 335 on the tax duplicate Section 184-115 (4) of the Fanwood Outdoor Pools for the 2017-2018 Season Class II 33,340 33,340 validity of the remaining portions of said of PLAINFIELD. Total amount required to Land Use Code. Variance Requested: and Winterizing and Starting Up of the Class I 34,972 34,972 ordinance. redeem tax sale certificate no. 13-0156 is Front setback; Permitted: 30; Present: 25.3; Orange Avenue Outdoor Pools for the SECTION 2. The salaries fixed pursuant to Section 1 hereof for the Borough Tax SECTION 7. This ordinance shall take $41,623.18, together with interest from Proposed: 25.3. 2017-2018 Season”, with the bidder’s Collector, CFO/Treasurer, Assessor, Judge, Engineer, Borough Clerk, Police Chief, effect upon final passage and publication May 31, 2017 and costs of $1,462.10. Section 184-134 (E3) of the Fanwood name, address and telephone number. Superintendent of Public Works and Court Administrator shall be in lieu of all fees which in accordance with law. And that unless, at the same time and Land Use Code. Variance Requested: Bid proposals must be accompanied by may be collected by said Officer or Employees and all said fees shall be turned over to place, you or one of you redeem by paying inground pool/side yard setback; Permit- a bid guarantee in the form of a certified NOTICE the Borough Treasurer. the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, ted: 15; Present: 8; Proposed: 8. check, cashier’s check or bid bond pay- SECTION 3. The salaries and wages provided for in Section 1 hereof shall be payable Notice is hereby given that Ordinance then you, and each of you shall be de- The applicant will also seek such other able to the Township of Cranford in the bi-weekly unless otherwise ordered by resolution of the Mayor and Council. No. 17-09, was introduced and passed on barred and foreclosed of and from all right relief as may be determined necessary at amount of 10% of the bid proposal total, SECTION 4. The within salaries shall be retroactive and take effect January 1. first reading at a meeting of the Borough and equity of redemption of, in and to the the public hearing based upon review of not to exceed $20,000. SECTION 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith shall be and Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the lands and premises above set out and the application or amendment(s) to the Bidders shall submit a Certificate of they are hereby repealed. County of Union, State of New Jersey, held described in the complaint and every part application. Surety stating that a surety company will SECTION 6. This ordinance shall take effect at the time and in the manner prescribed on the 13th, DAY OF JUNE 2017, and that thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with The file pertaining to this application is provide the contractor with a performance by law. Ordinance No. 17-09, will be taken up for an absolute and indefeasible estate of available for public inspection during nor- bond in such a sum as is required if he is further consideration for final passage at inheritance in fee simple in said lands and mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday awarded the bid. NOTICE the meeting of said Borough Council to be premises. through Friday) from the Secretary of the Bidders are required to comply with the Notice is hereby given that Ordinance No. 17-10, was introduced and passed on first held at its meeting room in the Municipal Anything to the contrary notwithstand- Planning Board at the Administration Of- Affirmative Action requirements of N.J.S.A. reading at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the County Building, 403 South Avenue, Garwood, ing, redemption shall be permitted up until fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North 10:5-31 et seq. of Union, State of New Jersey, held on the 13th, DAY OF JUNE 2017, and that Ordinance New Jersey, on the 27th, DAY OF JUNE the entry of final judgment including the Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. The Township of Cranford reserves the No. 17-10, will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at the meeting of said 2017, at 7:15 p.m., or as soon thereafter as whole of the last date upon which judg- Any interested party may appear at said right to reject any or all bid proposals as in Borough Council to be held at its meeting room in the Municipal Building, 403 South said matter can be heard, at which time ment is entered. hearing and participate therein in accor- its judgment may be deemed to be in the Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey, on the 27th, DAY OF JUNE 2017, at 7:15 p.m., or as and place all persons who may be inter- Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- best interest of the Township of Cranford. soon thereafter as said matter can be heard, at which time and place all persons who may ested therein will be given an opportunity Attorney for Plaintiff ning Board. The Township of Cranford also reserves be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the same. to be heard concerning the same. PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. Applicant: the right to waive any minor irregularity or ATTEST: ATTEST: 290 Route 46 West Vanessa Hobbs technicality. Christina Ariemma Christina Ariemma Denville, New Jersey 07834 60 Montrose Avenue Tara Rowley Municipal Clerk Municipal Clerk (973) 586-2300 Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Township Clerk 1 T - 6/15/17, The Leader Fee: $149.94 1 T - 6/15/17, The Leader Fee: $61.20 1 T - 6/15/17, The Leader Fee: $58.14 1 T - 6/15/17, The Times Fee: $46.92 1 T - 6/15/17, The Leader Fee: $45.90 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 15, 2017 Page 13 Area stores that carry The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Westfield Tobacco & News 7-11 of Westfield 7-11 of Mountainside Westfield Mini Mart Kwick Mart Food Store Mountain Deli 108 Elm St. (Leader) 1200 South Ave., W. (Leader/Times) 921 Mountain Ave. (Leader) 301 South Ave., W. (Leader) 190 South Ave. (Times) 2385 Mountain Ave. (Times) 7-11 of Garwood Shoprite Supermarket King's Supermarket Baron's Drug Store Scotch Hills Pharmacy Wallis Stationery Krauszer's 309 North Ave. (Leader) 563 North Ave. (Leader) 300 South Ave. (Leader) 243 E. Broad St. (Leader) 1819 East 2nd St. (Times) 441 Park Ave. (Leader/Times) 727 Central Ave. (Leader) McLANE, BOND, WORNOW LED WF TEAM IN SCORING

more photos goleader.com Blue Devils Won UCT Crown; Ballyhoo Sports Finish 10-7 in Boys Lacrosse

By DAVID B. CORBIN turnovers, especially at key moments scoring with 32 goals and 41 assists Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times in the game. for 73 points. He also had 19 ground Some ups and downs but more on However, the biggest highlight of balls. Bond finished with a team-lead- the up side could define this year’s the Blue Devils’ season came in the ing 35 goals and had eight assists for Westfield High School boys lacrosse UCT championship game when they 43 points and added 12 ground balls. team and that could be very under- held on to stun the Summit Hilltoppers Wornow netted 33 goals and five as- standable considering a schedule that for the third straight year. This time in sists for 38 points and scooped 11 featured nothing but high end oppo- regulation, 5-4. The victory was sealed ground balls. Junior attacker Matt nents. Although a few unexpected when junior goalkeeper Jack Rittendale scored 22 goals and added losses could be considered on the down McCauley made a key save with two 11 assists for 33 points and scooped side, along with Co-captain Mike seconds on the clock. McLane netted 16 ground balls. Senior attacker Nick Moriarty being out for the season, the a pair of goals and added an assist and Nolan had five goals and 16 assists Blue Devils, who finished with a 10-7 junior midfielder Nicky Bond con- for 21 points and added 12 ground record, did record some key victories, tributed a goal and an assist. balls. Midfielder Griffin Aslanian which included a win over Pingry for The Blue Devils needed some ex- netted nine goals and three assists for the Bristol Cup and a stinging win over tra effort in the UCT semifinal game 12 points and had 15 ground balls. the Summit Hilltoppers for their third against Scotch Plains-Fanwood to Defensively, Villanova bound

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times MASTER OF POSSESSION...Raider senior David Walker, No. 17, who will play for Rutgers University next year, was the master of possession in the face-off position. He scooped 161 ground balls, while adding a pair of goals and 12 assists. WALKER 1ST TEAM ALL-STATE, BRADY LED SCORING Raider Lacrosse Boys Kept Climbing Ladder, Finish 11-9 By DAVID B. CORBIN in the Union County Tournament began with a 19-3 wipeout of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times (UCT) semifinals and the North Group Middletown South then eliminated Another step up the ladder of qual- 3 semifinals. fifth-seeded Mendham, 8-5, before ity was witnessed by fans as the Scotch In the UCT semifinals, the third- being stopped by the Summit Plains-Fanwood High School Raider seeded Raiders took second-seeded Hilltoppers in the semis. lacrosse boys, with an enhanced Westfield to the limit in an 11-10 With a wealth of seniors and a num- schedule, proved that they were able thriller. The Blue Devils went on to ber of talented underclassmen, the to hold their own against the stiffest of defeat Summit for the title, 5-4. The Raiders received numerous awards. competition. The Raiders, who fin- Raiders received the fourth seed for Seniors David Walker and Anthony ished with an 11-9 record, competed the North Group 3 Tournament and CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 more photos goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times VERY SOLID DEFENSE...Co-captain Kyle Dombrowski, No. 11, goalkeeper Jack McCauley and the rest of the Blue Devil defense withstood the Pingry attack, especially in the fourth quarter to win the Bristol Cup with a 7-6 overtime victory. straight Union County Tournament advance and got it from junior Prybylski, who also had a goal and a (UCT) title. midfielder Jake Wornow, who scored pair of assists, led the team with 47 The Blue Devils finished 2-5 in the the game winner on a pass from Bond ground balls. University of Denver rugged Fitch-Pitt Division behind with :13 remaining to seal the 11-10 bound Dombrowski scooped 30 Delbarton and Chatham both at 6-1 victory. Bond and McLane each ground balls and added a pair of as- and Seton Hall Prep and Summit both scored three goals in the game. sists. McIlroy had 19 ground balls. CONGRATULATIONS at 5-2. Their losses were to Another tight win was against Senior Jack Shirk had 14 ground balls Ridgewood, Chatham, Delbarton and Princeton, 9-8. Wornow notched five and added a goal and an assist. Freer WESTFIELD EAST Summit early in the season and to goals and Bond added three goals, and Nick Gibson each scooped 16 Seton Hall Prep and a shocker to while McLane served up four assists. ground balls, Luke Hunzinger Sparta late in the season, then finally The Blue Devils also toppled scooped 17 ground balls and face-off to top-seeded Bridgewater-Raritan in Hunterdon Central twice, 8-5, during man Tanner Devin had 15 ground the North Group 4 semifinal game. the regular season and 6-4 in the balls. In goal, MacCauley finished TOP PRODUCERS MAY 2017 The Blue Devils’ first major upside North Group 4 quarterfinals. with 117 saves and backup keeper win came against Pingry in a battle for McLane led the team this season in Theo Dardia had 19 saves. the prestigious Bristol Cup. But it did not look like the Blue Devils were going to be able to pull it off. Trailing 5-1, sophomore Devon McLane found a chink in Pingry’s defensive armor and exploited it from that point with three goals and a pair of assists to eventually give the Blue Devils a 7-6 Top Agent Top Team overtime victory. McLane scored the winning goal. Frank D. Isoldi The Kim In that contest, the Blue Devils’ Broker Sales Associate Haley Team “Big Three plus 1” defenders, Co- captains Owen Prybylski and Kyle Dombrowski, and Pat McIlroy, along with freshman middie Colin Freer were the ones who were forcing the PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF GARWOOD UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING 403 SOUTH AVENUE GARWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07027 RESOLUTION NO. 17-124 WHEREAS, the Council of the Borough of Garwood has determined that there John Papa Gina Suriano Barber Elizabeth Bataille Shari Holtzman exists a need for professional engineering services for the preparation of plans and Sales Associate Broker Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate specifications, and construction observa- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times tions to repair the damage due to water infiltration through the exterior sliding doors MORE DEFENSIVE TOUGHNESS...Senior Jack Shirk, left, and Co-captain of the Michael R. Crincoli Recreation Build- Owen Prybylski pressure a Pingry attacker in the quest for the Bristol Cup. ing located at the Garwood Sports and Recreation Complex; and WHEREAS, the said Governing Body OPEN HOUSE: Sunday 6/25 • 1-4PM has determined that such services are professional services as defined in the Local Public Contracts Law of the State of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law requires that a notice stating the na- ture, duration, services and amount of WESTFIELD $1,549,000 WESTFIELD $949,000 WESTFIELD $769,000 each contract awarded as a professional Fabulous CH Dutch Col w/superb arch detail & Terrific find! CHC corner prop .08 miles from Completely Updated Home. Impressive High end services contract be printed once in the appointmts 6BR/3+BA. Banquet sized Din Rm. Lg Downtown. 4BR/2 1/2 BA, 1st Fl Laundry Cust. Kit gourmet Kitchen, 3BR/2+BA. Finished lower level. official newspaper of the municipality; Fam Rm w/FP. 2nd fl. lndry. MLS 3391356 DinRm w/doors to Deck & yard. MLS 3384675 Undergrnd Sprinklers. Lrg Patio! MLS 3391865 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Garwood: 1. That the Mayor and Borough Clerk be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with The Falcon Group, 682 US Hwy 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, for the provision of as stated in paragraph one; and 2. That said Contractor shall receive fees not to exceed $7,500.00, as indicated in the proposal dated May 26, 2017; and 3. That this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as professional ser- vices pursuant to the Local Public Con- 14 Stonehedge Terrace, Clark NJ WESTFIELD $665,000 WESTFIELD $559,000 SCOTCH PLAINS $549,900 tracts Law; and Warm Storybook Tudor, 4BR/3BA. Kit boasts a tin 4BR, 2BA residence. True one-flr-living on 128X106 Charming custom Cape on a 100 x 200 lot. 4BR/ 4. That the Borough Clerk be and is Newly reduced Price! Come see this stunning custom built mother ceiling. Fin attic currently used as a MBR Suite Lot. 3BR, LR w/FP. 2nd fl Bdrm + leisure room/ 2BA, Updtd Kitchen, Cozy fireplace. 2 1/2 car heat- hereby authorized and directed to main- w/full bath & Sitting Rm. MLS 3389821 potential 5th BR. Circ drvwy. MLS 3389661 ed detached garage. Fin Bsmt. MLS 3393661 tain this resolution and the professional daughter style colonial listed by Broker Rudy Daunno of Daunno services contract on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Bor- Realty Services, LLC! This one of a kind home features 2 master Since 1986, the Westfield East Office has been recognized as one of the best in the Coldwell Banker Corporation. ough Clerk; and bedrooms, 2 living / family rooms, 2 laundry rooms, an oversized 5. That the Borough Clerk is hereby Westfield East Office • 209 Central Avenue • 908-233-5555 authorized and directed to publish a copy kitchen with 2 pantry's, a large dining room, and a finished of this notice as required by law. ColdwellBankerHomes.com I, Christina M Ariemma, Municipal Clerk basement. Call Rudy directly for more information or private Experience, of the Borough of Garwood hereby attest tours at 732-910-3043. Offer by Daunno Realty for $849,000. Coldwell Banker Home Loans Trust, Reliability & Service that this Resolution was adopted by the Call now for pre-approval • 888-317-5416 Council of the Borough of Garwood on Ask about our Coldwell Banker June 5, 2017. For More Info Call: Rudy Daunno, www.facebook.com/ColdwellBankerWestfield Home Protection Plan

CHRISTINA M. ARIEMMA, © 2017 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Municipal Clerk broker at Daunno Realty at 732-910-3043 Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker® and the Coldwell Banker logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. 96737 06/17 1 T - 6/15/17, The Leader Fee: $49.47 Page 14 Thursday, June 15, 2017 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Local Track & Field Results At Meet of Champions (MOC): Westfield High School Blue Devils vault with a clearance of 12-6 while finished 12th at 1:55.83. GL High- Mia Melao, Devyn Heinzerling, Jes- Lauren Saifi placed 11th with a height lander Andrew Aguilera took third in sica Stern and Emma Jackler finished of 10-6. Highlander Victoria Vanriele the 110 hurdles at 14.35, Viking Ryan ninth in the 4x800 at the Track & took top honors in the 800 with a time McLaughlin took sixth at 14.52 and Field Meet of Champions held at of 2:08.18 and Viking Leena Morant Cranford Cougar Josiah Cadet fin- Northern Burlington High School in finished sixth at 2:11.74. ished 18th at 15.02. Cadet finished Columbus on June 10. Melao recorded Summit Hilltoppers Claudia Piron, 20th in the 400 hurdles with a time of a personal record (PR) time of 2:22.8 Ici Sadler, Jackie Kohaut and Emma 55.69. Vikings Brendan McCabe, Jus- in her leg as did Heinzerling at 2:22.0, Osborne took first in the 4x100 with tin Cadas, Nate Papachristos and while Stern was timed at 2:26.8 and a time of 47.07 — their time at the Roach finished seventh in the 4x800 Jackler at 2:21.4 to finish with a time Group 3 meet was 47.63 — and the with a time of 7:55.36. of 9:33.01 nearly 10 seconds better Vikings finished fifth at 47.54. Vi- Rahway’s Jordan West won the shot than their time at the Group 4 meet the kings Morant, Cassy Lamadieu, put with a shove of 67-4.25 then he week before. Khamil Evans and Amaya Chadwick won the discus with a toss of 189-9. Union Catholic Viking Sydney took second in the 4x400 at 3:47.83 GL Highlander Brian Rubenstein took McLaughlin captured first in the 400 and Hilltoppers Claudia and Sophia fifth in the pole vault with a height of with a time of 51.91 then won the 400 Piron, Kohaut and Osborne finished 14-6. Viking Isaac Eason took eighth hurdles with a time of 56.97. Cranford 10th at 3:54.76. Viking Chadwick took in the long jump with a leap of 22-8 Cougar Barlik placed ninth in the shot second in the 100 hurdles at 13.86 and Summit’s Dorian Jackson took put with a push of 39-5.25, more than and Viking Jerika Lufrano finished 11th with a leap of 22-3.5. Viking two feet better than her push of 37-2.5 12th in the 3,200 at 11:10. Elijah Brown finished 13th in the 400 at the Group 3 meet. Governor In the boys’ meet, Blue Devil Spen- at 49.0 and Summit Hilltopper Chris Livingston Highlander Leah Saifi cer Weigand finished 15th in the 800 Heckelman finished 17th in the 1,600 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times became the state champ in the pole at 1:57.42 and Viking Branden Roach at 4:24.56. ONE OF ONLY 2 ALLENTOWN HITS IN FIRST SEVEN INNINGS...Redbird Austin Ferrier slides into third with a two- out triple in the first inning as Cougar third baseman Matt Perino watches for the relay. The Redbird’s next hit did not come until the seventh inning when Ryan Huth hooked a two-out double to right field. Neither managed to score on the hits. Allentown’s 5-run 8th Stuns Cougars for Title CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 guy threw a great game. Unfortu- ”We played very good defense to- opportunity arrived in the third when nately we had runners in scoring po- day against a very good hitting team. Oblachinski plopped a one-out single sition and we weren’t able to get them Fortunately they hit balls at us today,” by first then stole second but Huth through,” Cougar Head Coach Den- Coach McCaffery commented. struck out the next two batters. nis McCaffery said. The Cougars got their first oppor- Armstrong bashed a leadoff double The Redbirds did sting the ball tunity in the bottom of the first. in the fourth but he took too much of hard on several occasions but a Cou- Oblachinski led off with a walk but a lead and Chris Reeder, the catcher, gar outfielder was there to haul in the he unfortunately got picked off by gunned him down before he could get drives. In the first inning, leadoff Huth. Shriner and Armstrong, who back in time. In the sixth, Armstrong batter Aydan Chavis drilled a wicked finished 2-for-3 with a pair of walks, drew a one-out walk, attempted to liner down the right field line but also walked in the inning. The next steal second but Reeder got him again. Cougar Jamie Shriner made a great Right after that Szczech (2-for-4) grab. In the same inning, Ryan Bakie Cougars Edge Indians singled past short then stole second. robbed Matt Colante of some glory Matt Perino (1-for-2, 2 walks) fol- with a running catch in center. In Baseball Group 3 lowed with a free pass but reliever When Graceffo hit Austin Ferrier Senior Brian Oblachinski ripped Johnson got the next batter, Mike with a pitch with one out in the fourth, an RBI single to score Matt Perino Meola, to ground out to first. Cougar second baseman Tyler from third base in the bottom of the After Shriner made that spectacu- Szczech initiated a 4-6 (Brian eighth inning to give the 21-7 Cranford lar catch in the seventh, the 21-8 Oblachinski)-3 Tom Armstrong High School baseball team a 3-2 vic- Cougars got their final opportunity. double play. In the seventh, after tory over the Pascack Valley Indians Mike McGee, who went 2-for-4, Huth hooked a two-out double into in the Group 3 Semifinal round at slapped a one-out single to right and right field, Shriner made the catch of William Patterson University on June was replaced by courtesy runner David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the game, a forward diving snag inches 6. Oblachinski finished 3-for-5 and James Wozniak, who stole second, COUGARS CONTINUING THEIR SPORTS...A number of Cranford High School athletes will continue their sports careers off the ground to save a run and give added a stolen base. placing the winning run in scoring in college. Pictured, left to right, are: front row: Ryan Bakie (football — Bryant College), Mike Nigro (wrestling — the Cougars another opportunity to Cougar James Shriner went 2-for-3 position then it happened again. The Muhlenberg), Chris Scorese (wrestling — Columbia), Tom DiGiovanni (wrestling — University of Pennsylvania) and Alex with a walk, stolen base and a run Esposito (wrestling — Rutgers); middle row, Christina Ilkow (softball — Montclair State), Bella DeSimone (swimming — end the game. next two batters struck out and extra Niagara), Vince Genova (baseball — Scranton), Mary Grace Puryear (volleyball — Felician College), Jillian Skalski (softball “Right from the start I had to elimi- scored. Ryan Bakie singled, walked innings was about to begin. — Mount Ida College), Tessa Ferentinos (softball — Centenary) and Lauren Byrne (swimming — Duke); back row, Brian nate a double, anything for them to once and scored once. Patrick “Our whole team worked really Oblachinski (baseball — Montclair State), Matt Perino (baseball — College of New Jersey), Connor Fitch (lacrosse — get on base, anything for them to gain Connelly doubled and Tyler Szczech hard to get here. I felt really good Bowdoin College), Brian McGovern (football — New Mexico), Kymonie Thomas-Nagil (swimming — Rowan), Chris momentum and it worked for Gordon singled and was hit-by-a-pitch, while about the game. Unfortunately we Librera (baseball — Brookdale Com. College) and Nick Riggins (swimming — Rowan) for seven innings. I couldn’t let that Tom Armstrong and Mike Meola each came up short but we are going to guy score in the seventh. It would had a single, a walk and an RBI. start to grind as soon as we can. We have been very hard for us. For us to Pitcher Kevin Donovan tossed the will be back next year,” McGee said. go scoreless into eight innings against first six innings, allowing four hits, “Beginning of the year coach Mac Raider Lax Boys Climbed Ladder, Finish 11-9 five walks and a hit batter, while strik- the second team in the state is really said base running wins champion- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 impressive,” Shriner said. ing out two. Reliever Vince Genova ships and base running loses cham- pitched a scoreless, hitless seventh Magnotta and junior Jack Brady were and did a tremendous job,” Raider PUBLIC NOTICE pionships. We had a couple of base scooped 65 ground balls. Walker, who and eighth innings. running mistakes out there but I know named First Team All-Division, while Head Coach Nick Miceli said. will play at Rutgers University next UNION COUNTY BOARD Pascack Valley 001 100 00 2 next year these guys will definitely senior goalkeeper Riley Guma, jun- This season, the Raiders proved to year, was the master of possession in OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ior Harrison Parada and sophomore be impressive with a pounding of- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Cranford 002 000 01 3 make it back. We had some great the face-off position. He scooped 161 Date Adopted: 6/8/17 hitters, some great pitchers returning Anthony Porter were selected to the fense when needed. ground balls, while adding a pair of PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the and a lot of guys stepping up from Second Team and senior Rob Gordon “On attack we had a senior, junior goals and 12 assists. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- UNION COUNTY BOARD CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 made Honorable Mention. and sophomore do an excellent job “Walker had a great year again at ers has awarded a contract without com- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Five Raiders received All-State rec- meshing together (Robert Gordon, the face-off position and Porter was petitive bidding as an Professional service NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PUBLIC NOTICE ognition: Walker — First Team, Jack Brady and Noah Costanzo),” pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This Date Adopted: 6/8/17 our top-scoring middle,” commented UNION COUNTY BOARD contract and the resolution authorizing it is Public Notice is hereby given that the Magnotta — Second Team, Porter, Coach Miceli pointed out. Coach Miceli. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS available for public inspection in the Office Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Guma and Brady — Honorable Men- Brady really set the season on fire Oslislo contributed eight goals and of the Clerk of the Board. ers has awarded a contract without com- Date Adopted: 6/8/17 tion. Walker, who was selected Aca- offensively with a team-leading 49 seven assists for 15 points and had 70 petitive bidding as an extraordinary RESOLUTION NO: 2017-497 Public Notice is hereby given that the demic All-American, and Magnotta goals and 28 assists for 77 points and unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. ground balls. Monroy finished with AWARDED TO: Kologi Simitz of Lin- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the have been chosen to play in the New adding 53 ground balls. six goals, 14 assists and 26 ground den, New Jersey ers has awarded a contract without com- resolution authorizing it is available for SERVICES: as special counsel to rep- petitive bidding as an Professional service Jersey Senior All-Star Game. “Jack Brady really turned the cor- balls. Greg Oross got into the scoring public inspection in the Office of the Clerk resent Frank Guzzo in the matter entitled pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This “I am really happy with how the ner and became a big-time player in act with nine goals and four assists, of the Board. Hannah Burton v. UC, et. al. contract and the resolution authorizing it is team battled all year. We played our our area and we are looking forward while adding 15 ground balls. Senior C0STS: in an amount not to ex- RESOLUTION NO: 2017-479 available for public inspection in the Office toughest schedule and the boys to see what he has in store for us in his Tyler Malauseena notched 11 goals ceed$20,000.00 AWARDED TO: YWCA of Eastern of the Clerk of the Board. stepped up. I’m proud of our younger senior year,” Coach Miceli said. James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk Union County, Elizabeth, New Jersey and added a apair of assists, and RESOLUTION NO: 2017-489 of the Board Chosen Freeholders SERVICES: for the provision of coordi- guys who had to grow up fast this year Gordon, a senior, stuffed in 39 goals scooped 14 ground balls. AWARDED TO: Trinitas Regional 1 T - 6/15/17, The Leader Fee: $20.91 nation services associated with the Family Medical Center and added eight assists for 47 points Seniors Magnotta, who had three Justice Center PUBLIC NOTICE SERVICES: Child and Adolescent Out- and scooped 47 ground balls and goals and two assists, and Jake PUBLIC NOTICE PERIOD: July1, 2017 – December 31, patient Unit, Department of Psychiatry Scotch Plains-Fanwood Costanzo, a sophomore, netted 26 2017 Kloepfer also helped the Raiders re- UNION COUNTY BOARD PERIOD: July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017 Board of Education COSTS: in the amount not to exceed goals and a pair of assists for 28 gain possession with 65 and 38 ground OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk Notice of Meetings $153,749.00 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD of the Board Chosen Freeholders (In Compliance with Open Public points and scooped 24 ground balls. balls, respectively. Junior Harrison James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk Date Adopted: 6/8/17 1 T - 6/15/17, The Leader Fee: $18.87 Meetings Act – Chapter 231) The Raiders had a trio of very solid Parada scooped 69 ground balls. As Public Notice is hereby given that the of the Board Chosen Freeholders *Addendum to Regularly seniors in midfield with Walker (face- 1 T - 6/15/17, The Leader Fee: $22.95 goalkeeper, Guma made 224 saves Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- PUBLIC NOTICE Scheduled Meetings* offs) Porter and Richie Nardone and ers has awarded a contract without com- and backup keeper, junior Tom PUBLIC NOTICE The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of had strong backing from sophomores Bruckman, made 26 saves. petitive bidding as an Professional service UNION COUNTY BOARD Education will meet in Executive Session pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS on Monday, June 19, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. for Alex Oslislo and Matt Monroy. The Raiders will graduate a wealth contract and the resolution authorizing it is OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD the Superintendent Evaluation. Meeting Nardone, who scored 17 goals and of seniors but still see bright lights for available for public inspection in the Office NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 6/8/17 will take place in the Administration Build- had five assists, scooped 81 ground next year. of the Clerk of the Board. Date Adopted: 6/8/17 Public Notice is hereby given that the ing, Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street, Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- balls and Porter put in 19 goals and “It’s sad to say goodbye to our RESOLUTION NO: 2017-495 Scotch Plains. No action will be taken. added 23 assists for 42 points and AWARDED TO: Palumbo, Renaud & Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- 1 T - 6/15/17, The Times Fee: $14.28 seniors but we are also excited for DeAppoponio, LLC, of Cranford, New ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as an Professional service what lies ahead,” Coach Miceli con- Jersey petitive bidding as an Professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is cluded. SERVICES: as special counsel to rep- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD resent Diana Youst in the matter entitled contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office Kyriaki Mouratoglou v. UC, et. al. available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, of the Clerk of the Board. C0STS: in an amount not to ex- RESOLUTION NO: 2017-472 ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS Probitas Verus Honos ceed$20,000.00 RESOLUTION NO: 2017-494 amending (Resolution No. 2016-581) Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn, Collector of Taxes of the Borough James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk AWARDED TO: Palumbo, Renaud & AWARDED TO: CME Associates of of Fanwood, County of Union will sell at public auction on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 in PUBLIC NOTICE of the Board Chosen Freeholders DeAppolonio, LLC, Cranford, New Jer- Monmouth Junction, New Jersey the Mayor and Council chambers at the Borough Municipal Building, 75 North Martine 1 T - 6/15/17, The Leader Fee: $21.42 sey SERVICES: to provide additional li- Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the morning or at such later time and TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD SERVICES: as special counsel to rep- censed Site Remediation Professional PUBLIC NOTICE place to which said sale may be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land PLANNING BOARD resent Diana Youst in the matter entitled Services related to the former Probation assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective TAKE NOTICE that on the 7th day of TOWN OF WESTFIELD Jessica Lederman v. UC, et. al. Building parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable against said June, 2017, the Planning Board of the PERIOD: through December 31, 2017 COSTS: in an amount of $8,000.00 for a lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed to the 21ST Public Notice is hereby given that the Township of Cranford, in the County of C0STS: in an amount not to ex- new contract amount not to exceed: day of June 2017. ordinances as follows were passed and Union took the following actions: ceed$20,000.00 $28,300.00 Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of adopted by the Town Council of the Town James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, 1. Application #PBA-17-00003: of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest Adopted a resolution of Memorialization June 6, 2017. 1 T - 6/15/17, The Leader Fee: $22.44 1 T - 6/15/17, The Leader Fee: $22.95 rate of interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to granting approval for preliminary/final site Claire J. Gray, the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other plan with conditions to National Christmas Town Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. Properties Products, Inc. d/b/a National Tree Com- ORDINANCE NO. 2081 for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Borough of pany, Applicant to permit interior renova- UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Fanwood at an interest rate of 18%. tion, install/reactivate loading doors and AN ORDINANCE AMENDING OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with reconfiguration of the parking lot with the AND SUPPLEMENTING NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD interest and costs. Payments must be in the form of cash, certified check or money order. following waivers: less than the minimum CHAPTER 24, ENTITLED Date Adopted: 6/8/17 Date Adopted: 6/8/17 Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act required front yard setback; no granite “STREETS AND SIDE- Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et block; no loading allowed in the front yard; WALKS,” OF THE “CODE OF Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.) In addition, the sign not located were permitted; exceed THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser the maximum allowable building cover- “ IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH petitive bidding as an Professional service petitive bidding as an Professional service who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. age; and to exceed the maximum allow- A NEW SECTION THEREOF 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 In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the able lot coverage on Block 627 Lot: 6.01 as TO BE KNOWN AS ARTICLE contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is Tax Collector should be notified immediately. designated on the Township Tax Map, VIII, “SIDEWALK SIGNS.” available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: also known as 70 Jackson Drive in the C- of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2082 1 Zone. BLK LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION TOTAL RESOLUTION NO: 2017-496 RESOLUTION NO: 2017-493 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND 24 9.01 FELA,DEBRA 167 Pleasant Avenue 13,233.55 2. Application # PBA-17-00004: Hartz AWARDED TO: Palumbo, Renaud & AWARDED TO: Palumbo, Renaud & CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF 26 6.01 ESTATE OF FRANK SHERRIFFO Midway Avenue 111.54 Mountain Industries, Applicant, 750 Wal- DeAppoponio, LLC, of Cranford, New DeAppolonio, LLC, Cranford, New Jer- THE LAND USE ORDINANCE 28 5 HERRMANN,JOHN ET ALL 168 Midway Avenue 1,531.84 nut Avenue, Block: 541, Lot: 2, C-3 Zone Jersey sey OF THE TOWN OF 49 6.01 SCHMIEDE, MARTIN & LIESELOTTE 351 Terrill Road 6,879.27 seeking to rezone the subject property to SERVICES: as special counsel to rep- SERVICES: as special counsel to rep- WESTFIELD 86 4 MILEWITS, MARTIN M 71 Second Street 2,306.86 eliminate the office and warehousing uses resent Diana Youst in the matter entitled resent Diana Youst in the matter entitled 102 26 SIG59ED LLC 1 Pandick Court 5,358.50 in favor of multi-family residential use (136- GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2083 Corrina Stoker v. UC, et. al. Hannah Burton v. UC, et. al. 116 59 CURRY,FRANCES WATSON 11 Roosevelt Avenue 3,271.51 13) carried the hearing to July 19, 2017 at C0STS: in an amount not to exceed C0STS: in an amount not to ex- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND 121 1 MINDO, JEFFREY A & CYNTHIA 56 Trenton Avenue 393.64 the request of the applicant. $20,000.00 ceed$20,000.00 THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk Colleen M. Huehn Ann Steinbach WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 13 of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders Collector of Taxes Board Secretary 1 T - 6/15/17, The Leader Fee: $29.07 1 T - 6/15/17, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 6/15/17, The Leader Fee: $21.42 4 T - 5/25, 6/01, 6/8, 6/15/17, The Times Fee: $297.84 1 T - 6/15/17, The Leader Fee: $31.62 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 15, 2017 Page 15 Blue Devils Provided ‘Brew’ UCT Title, No. 600 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 only seven times and stole eight bases. finished with a .320 BA (24-for-75) record and a 2.08 ERA, striking out Co-captain/third baseman Victor with eight doubles and a pair of home 33 and walking 69 in 52 innings. Cruz, who got injured just before the runs, 23 runs scored, 16 RBI and “Connor Scanlon started the sea- UCT, recorded a .429 BA (18-for-42) seven free passes (1 hit-by-pitch). son as our number 3 pitcher. As the with eight doubles, a triple and two Junior catcher Jake Vall-Llobera went season moved on, his mound pres- home runs, 13 runs scored and 12 25-for-76 for a .329 BA and added 17 ence and ‘bulldog’ perseverance made RBI. He walked 12 times and was hit RBI, 13 runs scored and eight free him one of the top pitchers in the twice. Designated hitter Kessler had passes (1 hit-by-pitch). county,” Coach Brewster said. 11 hits, including a pair of doubles, Senior James Friel got regular plate Hiltz finished 2-4 with one save scored eight runs and had six RBI, action later in the season and finished and a 2.69 ERA in 42.33 innings, while receiving seven free passes (4 with a .333 BA (13-for-39) with two walking 17, hitting four batters and

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times DIVING BACK TO FIRST...Cougar Brian Oblachinski dives back to first base in time to avoid being tagged out by Allentown first baseman Frankie DelGuercio, No. 21, in the third inning of the Group 3 Championship game. Allentown’s 5-run 8th Stuns Cougars for Title CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 the freshmen and JV levels. It’s just Perino hopped and RBI single to ample for the underclassmen. an honor and privilege to play with right and Meola walked to load the “They will be in good hands. We all of them,” Armstrong said. bases, bringing the potential tying got a lot of returning guys, a lot of “We didn’t get it done in situ- run to the plate. But Frein struck out sophomores and a couple of juniors. ational hitting. We had a couple of the next batter and ended the game I know they have the potential to win base running mistakes which cost with a fly ball to right. it all next year but there were a lot of you and you can’t make mistakes The Cougars have come a long seniors who stepped up day-in-day- against a team like this. They were way since their opening day loss to out but didn’t get much playing time able to get runs across and we didn’t. Elizabeth at the Orange Avenue Field today. It was really a team effort,” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times THE SWEETNESS OF VICTORY...The Blue Devils pile it on after defeating the Cranford Cougars, 6-3, for the Union We had a couple of opportunities. on April 2. Armstrong stated. County Tournament Championship at Kean University in Union on May 12. It was Westfield’s 15th UCT crown. We didn’t do it. Hence, we lost the “I’m glad for the seniors, espe- “We are going to have to work game,” Coach McCaffery empha- cially with the start we had, losing to hard to be back here but I think we sized. Elizabeth, 3-2, opening day and mak- will be back here,” Shriner said. hit-by-pitch). doubles, a triple and two home runs, striking out 21. Pancini in 24.67 in- In the top of the eighth, Reeder, ing to this. Hats off to the seniors,” “I really appreciate the team with Junior Jake Lerie turned in a .423 12 runs scored, six RBI, nine walks nings, walked 20, struck out 19 and who had been the Redbirds’ life- Shriner expressed. all the hard work and the coach push- BA (30-for-71) with two doubles, a and two stolen bases. Junior outfielder finished 2-3 with a 3.65 ERA. Reliev- saver defensively, stepped to the plate “It was a great feeling making it ing us. We are going to be back next triple and two home runs, 18 runs Stevie Barden had nine hits (2 ers Knapp, senior Drew Boley, junior and tagged Graceffo’s pitch for a this far. Obviously this is not what year. We are going to be better. We scored, 18 RBI and 10 free passes (3 doubles), seven RBI, nine runs scored. Tyler Hoffman and Manning all fin- solo home run. The collapse came. we wanted but at the beginning of the are going to be tougher,” McGee hit-by-pitch). He also swiped six nine free passes (1 hit-by-pitch) and ished with a 1-0 record and Wagner Jordan Winston and Guiseppe Arcuri season if you told me that we were added. bases. Co-captain/leadoff hitter/sec- two stolen bases. finished 1-1 with one save. tapped back-to-back singles and each going to be here, I would have looked “We think we are going to be here ond baseman Alex Pancini led the Junior third baseman Matt Man- advanced on a sacrifice bunt. Three at you a little sideways,” Armstrong next year. We thought we were going team with 26 runs scored, recorded a ning had a .361 BA with 13 hits, Reading is Good For You straight run-producing doubles fol- said. “We started off real slow. A lot to be here at the beginning of the year .412 BA (35-for-85) with seven including five doubles, and added 12 lowed. Chavis lined a two-run double. of guys struggled early, myself in- and we are going to be here next year. doubles and a triple, 12 RBI, 11 free RBI, 12 runs scored and eight free Graceffo was relieved by Vince cluded. It’s really a testament to all It’s going to start Monday. We will passes (5 hit-by-pitch) and six stolen passes (5 hit-by-pitch). Xiao finished Genova then Colante and Ferrier each these guys in the dugout grinding it go to practice Monday. We are going bases. with six hits, six runs scored, three rapped an RBI double, making the out every day coming to practice, to practice from now until next June Junior first baseman Chris Wagner RBI and two stolen bases. With lim- score 5-0. working on their swings on their own, with the expectation that we are go- led the team with 27 RBI with a .359 ited plate appearances, junior Drew In the Cranford eighth, Armstrong really giving everything they had.” ing to be here,” Coach McCaffery BA (28-for-78), including nine Ortiz doubled and singled, scored instilled some hope with a chopping, Since beginning the season with a promised. doubles, a triple and two home runs, once and had two RBI. Junior Mike one-out single. He stole second and 1-3 record, the Cougars with great Allentown 000 000 05 5 16 runs scored and 11 free passes (1 Knapp added four hits, two RBI and moved to third on Szczech’s single. senior leadership have set an ex- hit-by-pitch), while striking out only five runs scored. Cranford 000 000 01 1 six times. 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Coldwell Banker® and the Coldwell Banker logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. 188 Elm Street Wesƞield NJ 07090 908-233-8502 x 455 WESTFIELD EAST OFFICE 209 CENTRAL AVENUE 908-233-5555 Page 16 Thursday, June 15, 2017 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION CLASSIFIEDS Recent Home Sales Cranford, 235 Birchwood Avenue, MOVING / DOWNSIZING SALE JOB WANTED Cranford: 04/22/17 $18,000,000. Fri June 16th & Sat June 17th, Experienced nice Polish lady is Amy Karni to Margeurite M. Ana Sagastume to Joseph and 9AM - 3PM looking for job as a housekeeper. Flemming, 19 Nomahegan Court, Christina Bravo, 9 Roselle Avenue, 410 Wychwood Rd, Westfield I'm very clean and organized. $415,000. $440,000. Wicker Furniture, Yard Equip, If you need someone, please Karen A. Durana to Justin Allen Armand R. Pastine and Sadhvee Collectibles and More! contact me: (862) 213-7799. and Alice Lindsay Newman, 2 Hansraj to E. Shvelidze and G. Jnts Nomahegan Court, $481,000. MOVING SALE Shalutashvili, 136 North Union Av- Donald E. and Carly Anderson to enue, $1,167,500. Moving after 25 years. Rama and Anitha Musidipalli, 600 Porcelain-Plus Realty LLC. to AEA Misc. furniture, sporting goods, Brookside Place, $441,000. Enterprises LLC., 312 East North fixtures, household goods. Stephanie and Mathias Kaufhold to Avenue - C05, $330,000. 1 day only, everything must go. Jon D. Brownell and Rachel A. Seaton, Robert Keiser and Teresa Giardina Saturday, 6/17; 8:30am to 2pm 608 Brookside Place, $586,000. to Jose H. Cohen and Amy Ragas, 9a Rain or shine. No early birds. Joan Dalton to John F. Dalton, 19 Parkway Village, $230,000. 52 Fair Hill Drive, Westfield Hillside Place, $455,000. James Robert Zatwarnicki to Dora Union County Sheriff to ToTo Prop- CRANFORD MOVING SALE David B. Corbin (August 2016 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ricerca, 46c Parkway Villiage, GOING FOR THE DP...Deegan second baseman Kevin Spelling goes for the erties 13 West End LLC., 13 West $169,000. 66 Livingston Ave double play in the A Division Championship game at Memorial 2 Field in Linden End Place, $291,000. Cedric Foster and Angela Machuca Fri 6/16 & Sat 6/17 last August 2016. Are the Deeganators worthy enough to repeat as champs? Helen S. Van Gelder to George to Eric and Kristin Schwendimann, 10am to 3pm Catania and Gina Iacocca, 5 West 307 South Union Street, $539,000. Furniture, Baldwin Piano, Clothing, End Place, $280,000. Thomas E. Gladwell to Jack H. Exercise, Golf & Bar Stuff and Union County Senior 50+ Angelo P. Breaux to R. Cordero, J. Joyce and Meg Buttrick, 300 Retford more. Pics: DovetailsUSA.com Pepe and K and T Cordero, 810 West Avenue, $405,500. End Place, $475,000. HUGE GARAGE SALE!! Judy Mack to Logan M. and Softball League Standings: Fannie Mae to Matthew J. and Antonella Marhefka, 322 Retford HUGE Multi Family - Multi Brenna L. Tirpak, 7 Henley Avenue, Avenue, $300,000. 50+ A DIVISION (June 7) $396,500. Generation garage sale with HR) led Deegan offensively. Brian Onyrscuk and I. something for everyone! TEAM W L T 411 Orange Ave LLC. to Justin and Deegan Roofing 9 0 Riverside Inn 12, Top Line 11 Rauschenbach to Cristopher Furniture, bikes, toys, clothing, Historical Soc. Seeks Linwood Inn 6 3 1 Katherine Flayer, 411 Orange Av- Ozolnieks and J. Laraque, 19 Con- One out singles by Pete Osborn enue, $755,000. household goods, antiques, Contact Lens & Vision 5 5 1 and Tom Murray set the stage for a necticut Street, $526,000. collectibles, new/used even a car! Executive Assistant Joe Max Telecom 4 7 Timothy W. and Loryn F. O’Brien Christopher J. and Joanne Scaturo walk-off sacrifice fly by Joe Hrubash. to Robert and Teresa Keiser, 27 Lo- This is one not to miss! The Westfield Historical Society 50+ B DIVISION John McClung added a 3 run home to Joanne Scaturo, 21 Shetland Drive, is looking for a skilled, organized, TEAM W L T cust Drive, $425,000. 418 Westfield Ave, Westfield run for Riverside. Ray DiMaggio, $39,684. Saturday, 6/17, 9AM-3PM conscientious individual to provide Riverside Inn 9 1 John Eldridge and Leslie Rodd to Lincoln Ave Gospel Hall to Iglesia Roselle American Legion 10 2 Ron Kulik (2 triples) and Greg Ryan S. and Naoimi L. Carlson, 124 part-time executive support to sev- Cranford VFW 5 4 1 Hartnett each with 3 hits, and Bill Hermanos Unidos En Cristo, 30 West HOME HEALTH AIDE eral of the organization’s program Oak Lane, $429,000. Top Line 5 5 1 McCormack (2 hits) led the Top Lin- Lincoln Ave, $320,000. Professional, reliable, nurturing, areas. The Executive Assistant will National Energy Network 4 7 Lynne Hosler to Jose Torres and Stephen J. and Ashley Sciaraffo to ers. Norma M. Nunez, 198 Arbor Street, companionship for the elderly or work independently within a col- 50+ C DIVISION AJ Jersey 9, Contact Lens 7 Jonathan and Leanne Raymond, 44 laborative team environment of vol- TEAM W L $415,000. mature. Live in/out, weekends or AJ pulled off an upset behind win- Broad Street, $390,000. nights. Licensed & Bonded. unteers on a variety of tasks, includ- Linda’s Driftwood Bar & Grill 6 6 Peter S. Hekemian to Township of Waxtel Const/Bad Brains 2 9 ning pitcher Stu Lukowiak, who also Victor Ferreira to Sam Maitta and Call (862) 763-0780 ing recordkeeping, database and list 10th St. Live Bar & Grill 2 10 contributed 2 hits. Mark Marotta (3 Stephanie Renelle, 45a Myrtle Street, management, scheduling and all AJ Jersey 2 10 Ripken Dist. Tourney $430,000. ROOM WANTED communication platforms. This po- hits, 3 RBI) and Dave Rizzo (smacked Roselle AL 24, Cranford VFW 10 2-run go-ahead double in 7th) led the Underway in WF/SP Emilio and Karen Louise Di Fabio Friendly and Quiet, professional sition will allow the successful can- Legion winning pitcher Rich Vella AJ attack, along with Chuck Serafin, to Ryan Volpe, 598 Hory Street, female (57) seeks large bedroom didate to interact with different com- The Cal Ripken District 12 Tourna- $500,000. with closet space in home mittees, volunteers, and members. ment are presently underway at the Cathy Ann Leonard to Colin E. atmosphere. Private bath For a detailed job description, visit three Gumbert Fields in Westfield for Milner and I Jnts Nishitani, 20 Mac preferred but willing to share www.westfieldhistoricalsociety.org. the 12U age group and at Booth Field Arthur Avenue, $422,000. bathroom, kitchen and living. Interested and qualified candidates and Memorial Field in Scotch Plains Ajit K. and Kalpana R. Roy to Please text Tracey at should submit a cover letter including for the 10U group. Joseph and Laura Perri, 175 Mohawk (908) 361-7413 salary requirements and a résumé to Last year Sean Woodruff and Den- Drive, $440,000. [email protected]. nis McCaffery combined to limit EXPERT MATH TUTOR Carmen Salazar to Buchanan Street Millburn-Short Hills to two singles LLC., 14 Buchanan Street, $264,000. AP-certified, veteran HS math tu- Probitas Verus Honos and two walks to lead the Cranford Mildred Leonard to Juan A. Mera tor specializing in calculus and 10U baseball team to an 11-1 victory and Sugey Acosta, 11 Algonquin precalculus. Master's, very expe- in the championship game. PUBLIC NOTICE Drive, $340,000. rienced, patient, excellent results. Millburn edged New Providence, Eric T. and Eileen H. Swick to Please call Mel: (732) 603-9521 TOWN OF WESTFIELD 3-2, for the 12U title. The Pioneers Christine Del Negro, 11 Colin Kelly BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT nipped Cranford, 4-3, in the semis. Street, $445,000. FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Notice is hereby given that Westfield Board of Adjustment adopted resolutions Body By Jake FIRMFLEX Total at its meeting on June 12, 2017, for the Body Trainer. Complete Workout following applications decided upon at the Exercise Machine. Space Saving meeting held on May 8, 2017. Union County Senior 60+ Design. Padded Bench. FAB Properties, LLC., 316 East Broad Adjustable Height and Resistence. Street. Applicant sought preliminary and Perfect For Home or Dorm! Excel. final major site plan approval for a pro- Softball League Standings: posed office use and 9 parking spaces Cond. $60. Call (908) 654-6091 David B. Corbin (August 2016 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times 60+ A DIVISION (June 7) Donnelly (3H, 3B, 3R), Johnny Miller contrary to Sections 17.02C5B and 12.04C LONG FLY TO RIGHT...Linwood Inn slugger Mike DiRienzo launches a long TEAM W L of the Land Use Ordinance to allow an fly ball to right field in the first inning at Rayway River Park (August 2016). Creative Industries I 6 4 (3B, 2R) and Art Martines (HR). DEYCI’S CLEANING SERVICES office use on the basement level, where Awnings Galore II 5 4 Pitchers Phil Spinelli and Bob the basement level is a storage use only; to Are you tired? Let me help you! pounded 4 hits, while Harold Zayas, Glenn Jones, Kevin Price, David Kilkenny House 6 5 Mancini held the Avengers to 2 runs. Experienced & Excellent Work, allow 9 parking spaces; where 17 parking Liberty Lighting 3 6 spaces are required. Application approved Jim McCullough, Gene Antonucci and Tibbals and Howard Greco (2 hits For the Avengers, Paul Brody had 3 Residential, Apartments, Commer- 60+ B DIVISION cial, Offices, Free Estimates, 100% with conditions. Harry Streep added 3 hits each. Jeff apiece). Tibbals and Jones executed a hits and Richie Krov had 2 hits. TEAM W L America Legion 16, Creative I 11 Guaranteed, References Available Ruthal Holding West, LLC., 177 East Baier and Rich Chaparo both went double play in the bottom of the 7th DeBellis Associates 6 1 (908) 510-2542 Broad Street. Applicant sought approval yard for the Roselle squad that ben- securing the victory. Contact were American Legion 8 3 The American Legion scored 11 to construct a 1,290 square foot, one-story efited from several fine defensive Cranford VFW II 5 3 runs in the first two innings. Geoff addition contrary to Sections 11.25A, Neil Kotch (2-for-2) and Peter Byer plays by Bill Buteau and Ed Kushner. (3 hits, including 2 doubles) led Con- Avengers 3 6 Polston (3-for-3, 3B, 3R), and Dana FREELANCERS WANTED 11.25E2, 11.25E3, 17.02C5c of the Land Creative Industries Too 0 10 Use Ordinance to allow a first floor office Chris Kaminski (2 hits, 4 RBI) and tact. Kimmel, Tom Straniero, Joe Strong, detail-oriented writers use, where a second floor office use only is Carl Gamba, Robert LaConti, Dave Linwood Inn 22, Bad Brains 7 Avengers 11, Creative Too 10 DePierro, Anthony Santorelli, Mark permitted; to allow a side yard setback of Pringle and Bob Ghiretti (2 hits each) In a seesaw game, the Avengers Mariski and Brian Williams (2 hits with professional demeanor 7.9 feet, where a minimum side yard set- Mike DiRienzo (3-for-3), Brian needed to cover local back of 10 feet is required; to allow a rear led Cranford. Latham (4-for-4, HR), Slope scored the eventual winning run on a each) led Creative I. government meetings. Must be yard setback of 4 feet, where a minimum Deegan 13, Linda’s Inn II 12 Rzewuski (4-for-4, 2 HRs, triple), sacrifice hit by Teo Fernandez in the Kilkenny 13, Awnings II 9 able to meet deadlines, know rear yard setback of 16 feet is required; to Deegan needed a 2-out walk-off 2 pitcher Rich Johns (3 hits, 7 assists) top of the 7th. For the Avengers, Joe Awnings Galore II led 8-4 after two allow 0 parking spaces, where 33 parking RBI single by Joe DiFabio in the Brown, Paul Brody and Alan innings but Kilkenny House took ad- how to write a lead, and take spaces are required for a ground floor and Jeff Villani (3 hits) led the an active interest in their beats office use. Application approved with con- bottom of the 7th to keep their win- Tapsters. Bad Brains had Fred Schachman had three hits. Anthony vantage of four errors to plate seven in order to develop news ditions. ning streak alive. The Roofers came Marchev with 2 hits (2B) and a walk, Abbaleo, Doc Henley Black, Robert runs in the top of the third to gain a stories. Please email Plans and applications are on file in the up with some flashy defense to keep while Ken Zeidner had 2 hits. Maley and Robert Hoffman (2 lead they held the rest of the game. resume and clips to: office of the Town Engineer, 959 North them in the game. Middle infielders Joemax Telecom 24, 10th St. 16 doubles) added two hits each. The Awnings’ offense sputtered over Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and Nick Russo and DiFabio turned nifty Tom Ulichny continued his hot hit- DeBellis 18, Avengers 2 the last five innings as they managed [email protected] may be seen Monday through Friday from double plays, and outfielder Steve The DeBellis Associates Investi- only 6 more hits against pitcher 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ting along with Walt Patrylo, Danny Linda Jacus Barba connected with catcher John Nigro and Rob Stratton, all perfect at gators put on another hitting show. George Brokaw and a stingy Kilkenny SHERIFF’S SALE Secretary, Board of Adjustment Garced to peg a runner out at the the plate, for Telecom. Pat Nigro, Dave McFall rapped 3 hits and scored defense. A Hector Dominguez bases- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17001817 1 T - 6/15/17, The Leader Fee: $37.23 plate. DiFabio and Kevin Woodring Steve Tansey, Bruce Evans and Mike 3 runs. Power was supplied by Bob clearing double was the big offensive SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY (3 hits each), Ricky McMahon (2 blow for Kilkenny. CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S SALE Hoffman also contributed to the UNION COUNTY triples) and Charlie Collins (2-run JoeMax attack. SHERIFF’S SALE Bruce Crawford paced AG2 with a 3 DOCKET NO. F-029308-16 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17001739 Plaintiff: THE CIANCIULLI FAMILY, LLC SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17001899 for 3 night (2B, R, 4RBI), while Bobby VS. CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Rahnenfuhrer, Danny Mendoza, Gary Defendant: 383 SOUTH AVE LIMITED LI- UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION ABILITY COMPANY; BAYBERRY CULINARY DOCKET NO. F-037911-15 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17001812 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17001712 UNION COUNTY Cuttler, Bobby Lorincz and Bruce CONSULTANTS, LLC; BRIAN J. WALTER; Plaintiff: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY DOCKET NO. F-19250-10 MAGYAR BANK SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, CHANCERY DIVISION CHANCERY DIVISION Plaintiff: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND Symon each had a pair of hits. Sale Date: 06/28/2017 NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR UNION COUNTY UNION COUNTY SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, Writ of Execution: 03/22/2017 PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST DOCKET NO. F-001442-16 DOCKET NO. F-004568-16 NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution VS. Plaintiff: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON Plaintiff: M&T BANK, SUCCESSOR BY PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Defendant: JODI A. FRANKEL A/K/A JODI A. FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE MERGER TO HUSDON CITY SAVINGS BANK VS. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17001819 vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- STEWART; MICHAEL MADSEN; BANK OF (CWABS 2007-SEAl) VS. Defendant: TERI MARTIN; JEAN H. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- AMERICA, N.A. VS. Defendant: VERONICA H. HONG; SEONG BUISSERETH CHANCERY DIVISION beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Sale Date: 06/28/2017 Defendant: WELLESLEY H. PIKAART;; SAM HONG; THE PROVIDENT BANK Sale Date: 07/12/2017 UNION COUNTY in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Writ of Execution: 03/17/2017 SHEILA M. PIKAART; CAPITAL ONE BANK; Sale Date: 06/21/2017 Writ of Execution: 04/05/2017 DOCKET NO. F-018029 ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution OVERLOOK HOSPITAL; STATE OF NEW JER- Writ of Execution: 03/09/2017 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Plaintiff: BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public SEY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public VS. The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Sale Date: 07/05/2017 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Defendant: ANDY T. LE AND LINH N. LE, HIS Thirty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Nine and ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Writ of Execution: 01/18/2017 vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- WIFE 10/100*** $434,409.10. beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Sale Date: 07/05/2017 The property to be sold is located in the Bor- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Writ of Execution: 03/28/2017 ough of Fanwood, in the County of Union, and ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution the State of New Jersey. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Commonly known as: 383 South Avenue, The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. Eighty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Thirty- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Six and 05/ ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Tax Lot No. 5, in Block No. 69. Five and 76/100*** $383,235.76. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Thirteen Thousand Two and 39/100*** 100*** $559,106.05. beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Property to be sold is located in the TOWN- or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. $513,002.39. Property to be sold is located in the TOWN- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Dimensions of Lot (Approximately) 177 feet SHIP of SCOTCH PLAINS, County of UNION, The judgment amount is: ***Eight Hundred Property to be sold is located in the TOWN of SHIP of SCOTCH PLAINS, County of UNION, ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash wide by 239 feet long (IRREGULAR). State of New Jersey. Sixty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Eight WESTFIELD, County of UNION, State of New State of New Jersey. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Nearest Cross Street: Old South Avenue. Premises commonly known as: 2093 WEST and 37/100*** $865,858.37. Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 1124 WASH- The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred Please include the following exceptions in the BROAD STREET, SCOTCH PLAINS TOWN- MUNICIPALITY: Town of Westfield. Premises commonly known as: 1231 RAHWAY INGTON AVENUE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW Twenty Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Three sale notice: SHIP, NEW JERSEY 07076-4751. COUNTY AND STATE: County of Union, State AVENUE, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090- JERSEY 07076-2324. and 97/100*** $220,923.97. A. Tax Sale Certificate #201602, FWDSL & BEING KNOWN as LOT 44, BLOCK 9701 011 of New Jersey. 3637. BEING KNOWN as LOT 7, BLOCK 8701 on The property to be sold is located in the TOWN- ASSOCIATES, $47,644.79 (OPEN PLUS IN- the official Tax Map of the TOWNSHIP of STREET AND STREET NUMBER: 530 Wells BEING KNOWN as LOT 17, BLOCK 5112 on the official Tax Map of the TOWNSHIP of SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS in the County of TEREST AND PENALTY AFTER 06/16/16). SCOTCH PLAINS. Street. the official Tax Map of the TOWN of WESTFIELD. SCOTCH PLAINS. UNION, and the State of New Jersey. B. 2nd qtr. Taxes open, $4,368.68 (OPEN Dimensions: 179.99 Feet X 10.37 Feet X 18.00 TAX LOT AND BLOCK NUMBERS: Lot: 25; Dimensions: 110.00 Feet X 96.00 Feet X Dimensions: 75.00 Feet x 100.00 Feet X 75.00 Tax Lot 9, Block 302 f/k/a Lot 19, Block 28. PLUS INTEREST AND PENALTY AFTER 05/ Feet X 192.92 Feet X 76.39 Feet. Block: 3403. 110.00 Feet X 96.00 Feet. Feet X 100.00 Feet. Commonly known as 524 Farley Avenue, 01/2017). Nearest Cross Street: White Oak Road. DIMENSIONS:56 x 122 Nearest Cross Street: Montauk Drive Nearest Cross Street: Evelyn Street. Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. C. SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MU- Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Ninety-Seven NEAREST CROSS STREET: Coolidge Street. Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Twenty-Five Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Seventy-Eight Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) NICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Six and 37/100*** Beginning at a point on the southwesterly Thousand Six Hundred Sixteen and 52/100*** Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Four and 81/ 50.02 x 132.98 x 50 x 131.72. ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, IN- $397,186.37 together with lawful interest and street line of Wells Street (66 feet wide) distant $525,616.52 together with lawful interest and 100*** $578,194.81 together with lawful interest Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the South- SURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER AD- costs. southeasterly along the same 127.00 feet form costs. and costs. westerly right-of-way line of Farley Avenue, VANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or its intersection with the southeasterly street line Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or 285.60 feet from the Southeasterly right-of-way SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO other charges, and any such taxes, charges, of Coolidge Street (66 feet wide). other charges, and any such taxes, charges, other charges, and any such taxes, charges, line of East 2nd Street. CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN liens, insurance premiums or other advances Pursuant to a tax search of 01/25/2017: 2017 liens, insurance premiums or other advances liens, insurance premiums or other advances Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Twenty-Six Thou- INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCER- made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Quarter 1 Taxes: $4,045.00 open, due on 02/01/ made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested sand Five Hundred Thirty-Eight and 63/100*** TAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTAND- parties are to conduct and rely upon their own 2017; 2017 Quarter 2 Taxes: $4,044.99 open, parties are to conduct and rely upon their own parties are to conduct and rely upon their own $226,538.63 together with lawful interest and ING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/ independent investigation to ascertain whether due on 05/01/2017; Sewer acet #: 5425 0 01/01/ independent investigation to ascertain whether independent investigation to ascertain whether costs. OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING or not any outstanding interest remain of record 2017 - 12/31/2017 $165.00 open. or not any outstanding interest remain of record or not any outstanding interest remain of record The sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and FORECLOSED AND, IF SO THE CURRENT and/or have priority over the lien being fore- (This concise description does not constitute a and/or have priority over the lien being fore- and/or have priority over the lien being fore- assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and AMOUNT DUE THEREON. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. legal description.) closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. other municipal assessments. The amount due D. SUBJECT TO PRIOR MORTGAGES AND If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Total Upset: ***Eight Hundred Eighty-Seven If the sale is set aside for any reason, the If the sale is set aside for any reason, the can be obtained from the local taxing authority. JUDGMENTS (IF ANY). Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Three and 31/ Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Forty-Nine Thou- return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall 100*** $887,573.31 together with lawful interest return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall subject to the limited lien priority of any Condo- sand Seven Hundred Thirteen and 30/100*** have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, and costs. have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, minium/Homeowner Association liens which may $449,713.30 together with lawful interest and the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. exist. costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and 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 expenses, there remains any surplus money, the 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 money will be deposited into the Superior Court 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 Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, 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, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to 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 Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature 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 and extent of that person’s claim and asking for 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 an order directing payment of the surplus money. 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. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale 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. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. There is a full legal description on file in the any. any. any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- 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- tisement. 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. Joseph Cryan tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. Joseph Cryan Sheriff Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Sheriff Attorney: Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Attorney: FRENKEL LAMBERT WEJSS WEISMAN & Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: PHELAN HALLINAN, DIAMOND & JONES, PC GORDON, LLP PHELAN HALLINAN, DIAMOND & JONES, PC PHELAN HALLINAN, DIAMOND & JONES, PC SHAPIRO & DENARDO, LLC - ATTORNEYS FRANK J. 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Raiders), centerfielder Tommy Trot- ter (Cranford Cougars), right fielder D. Blair Corbin’s Ryan Jennings and Head Coach Chris Roof (Governor Livingston Highland- ers), first baseman Luis Amaro Raiders (Roselle Park Panthers) and pitcher Ryan Kahn (Union Catholic Vikings). Blue Devils All seven were happy to be at Dia- mond Nation and all seven had some- Cougars thing to say prior to the big game with the South All-Stars. June 5, 2013: New Jersey’s best Walk Down Memory Lane track & field athletes converged on Frank Jost Field in South Plainfield to compete at the Meet of Champions, From the archives of The Westfield featured the top 100 seniors in New and the Westfield High School Blue Leader and The Scotch Plains- Jersey. Devils and Cranford Cougars man- Fanwood Times — goleader.com Seven Union County players rep- aged to place a few of their athletes in June 12, 2014: Regular-season resented the 25 players from the the top-8. Blue Devils Kevin Smith, opponents became teammates at the Northwest squad and all seven came Matt Luppino, Rob Marczydlo and 37th Annual Senior All-Star Games up smelling like roses in a 4-1, nine- Dan Luzzi finished fourth in the 4x800 sponsored by the Jack Cust Baseball full innings victory over the Southern meters with a time of 7:56.79. Academy at Diamond Nation in All-Stars. Cranford Cougars Bryanna Grant and Flemington on June 12. Two separate The seven Union County represen- Regine Hunter placed 3-4 in the triple jump with respective dis- tances of 38-8.5 and 38- 6.5, a little under their best distances. June 9, 2013: A great ride finally came to an end for the Westfield High School baseball David B. Corbin (June 12, 2014 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times team when it experienced UNION COUNTY ALL-STAR 7...Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Mike Ionta (Westfield), Tommy Trotter (Cranford) an 8-1 defeat from the and Christian Zazzali (SPF); back row, Brad DeMartino (Westfield), Ryan Jennings (GL), GL Coach Chris Roof, Luis bats and aggressiveness, Amaro (Roselle Park) and Ryan Kahn (Union Catholic) (June 2014). especially from speed- ster Tom Flacco, of the when Matt Storcks singled to right- four earned runs for a 0.60 ERA. in an 11-0 hole before the second No. 2 ranked Eastern Vi- center, advanced to third on a pair of Power numbers could not get much inning was over, but battled to within kings in the Group 4 wild pitches and scored on Liam more impressive for junior catcher three runs by the bottom of the fifth championship game at Devin’s groundout to second. Chris Folinusz, who belted nine home before the 28-3 Braves bombarded Toms River North High Mid June 2012: Two quick losses runs, including two in the Group 3 the plate with 12 runs in the seventh School. The 29-4 Vi- brought this year’s Cranford High championship game, drilled 13 inning to seize a 29-14 victory and kings capitalized on an School baseball team to its senses doubles, had a 1.026 slugging per- the title. unfortunate Blue Devil and the result was a 10-game winning centage and went 39-for-77 for a .506 James Barry went 2-for-3 with a error, and some very streak at the right time, which led to a avg. Additionally, he scored 29 runs, three-run homer and two runs scored. crafty base running to sectional title, a Group 3 title and a and led the team with 48 RBI and six AJ Murray went 2-for-5 with an RBI grab an early 3-0 lead, 22-4 record. The Group 3 crown be- sacrifices. and a run scored, and Jon Gribbin while dodging the bullet longed to the Cougars when junior June 11, 2011: If anyone relates an banged a grand slam homer. Ben twice with serious threats Ryan Williamson tossed a two-hitter athletic event with history, the show- Kraus took a first-pitch fastball and David B. Corbin (June 2013 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times in the second and third in a 4-1 victory over Freehold Bor- down between the No. 1 ranked ricocheted it off the high school wall UPENDED AT SECOND BASE...Blue Devil second baseman Tyler Bowman, right, gets innings to keep the mo- ough on June 9. Manalapan Braves and the No. 4 beyond the centerfield fence for a upended as Eastern’s Steve Priolo steals the base in the second inning of the Group 4 mentum in their dugout. Senior right-hander Kurt Rutmayer ranked Blue Devils for the Group 4 solo home run. James O’Rourke championship game at Toms River North on June 9, 2013. Blue Devil starting and Williamson, a lefty, became the baseball championship held at Toms made what many would consider an pitcher Brad DiMartino most fearsome 1-2 punch on the River South could have been reminis- impossible leaping, diving and roll- games, one between the Northwest tatives were: pitcher Brad DeMartino spent four and a third innings on the mound. Rutmayer recorded a 9-1 cent of an event that occurred at the ing catch at the centerfield wall, and All-Stars and the South All-Stars, and and catcher Mike Ionta (Westfield mound, allowing five hits and walk- record and a 2.02 ERA in 52 innings. Little Bighorn on June 26, 1876. Gribbin added his second outstand- the other between the Northeast All- Blue Devils), shortstop Christian ing three, while striking out five. The Williamson finished 6-0 with two The 25-5 Blue Devils were ing grab to hold the Braves scoreless Stars and the Central Jersey All-Stars Zazzali (Scotch Plains-Fanwood Blue Devils’ run came in the sixth saves in 47 innings, allowing only outgunned early and found themselves in the fifth.

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The library sponsive to the needs of the middle Monday, June 19, at 6:30 p.m., at ter in Washington, D.C., the The library also has demos for will be closed on Sundays through- the Willow Grove Presbyterian Monterey Jazz Festival, the some of its databases such as: out the summer and on Tuesday, President Must Keep His Promise to Church. Montreux Jazz Festi- Rosetta Stone (languages), July 4, for Independence Day. Vocalist Stephen val and the Detroit Jazz Morningstar (investments) and An- For more information on library Provide Comparable Health Benefits Fuller will be joined Festival. cestry (genealogy). programs and services, call (908) by Fred Fischer on Ms. Scales has been The demos are accessed in three 789-4090, visit wmlnj.org and sign I am writing this letter because The uncertainty surrounding the keyboard, guitarist Liz performing most of her different ways through wmlnj.org. up for the monthly e-newsletter, “Li- President Donald Trump, with the ACA’s survival is leading insurance Fischer and the life and recently Users should click on the Digital brary Loop,” or stop by the library help of Congressional Republicans, companies that offer coverage on Plainfield United claimed Second Run- Access tab on the home page and for a copy of its award-winning, is sabotaging the ACA. The result is government-run exchanges to raise Congregational ner Up in the 2016 Sa- choose the content they want to quarterly newsletter, “Take Note.” likely to be that millions of Ameri- premiums by double digits or to pull Church (UCC) Choir. rah Vaughan Interna- cans will lose their health insurance, out of the state. President Trump has As a lead vocalist, Mr. tional Jazz Vocal Com- and millions of others will see their claimed that the ACA is in a “death Fuller has worked with petition. She currently Family PRIDE Picnic Set benefits reduced. Many of those im- spiral.” But the reason it is in trouble multiple jazz bands is composing new mu- pacted will be residents of New Jer- is that the President is destabilizing and singing groups. sic with many collabo- sey. On his first day in office, Presi- the market. In fact, the ACA has been Most recently, he Fred Fischer rators and is working Saturday at Area Park dent Trump signed an Executive Or- working both nationally and in New formed The Stephen on her debut E.P. COUNTY — Union County’s Fam- chase lunch. der that called on federal agencies to Jersey, where residents have better Fuller Quartet. Musical interludes will be inter- ily PRIDE CommUNITY Picnic will LGBTQ family and marriage begin dismantling the ACA “to the health coverage and healthcare today An accomplished pianist and vo- spersed with short presentations take place this Saturday, June 17, from equality advocacy and ally organi- maximum extent permitted by law.” than before the ACA became law calist, Mr. Fischer is a member of by students from Scotch Plains- noon to 4 p.m., at Rahway River Park zations also will set up tables, While it did not specify which fed- seven years ago. the Beacon Hill Jazz Band and the Fanwood High School’s Black Stu- in Rahway. WellCare Health Plans, alongside the Freeholder Board in- eral rules were to be lifted, it allowed More than 660,000 New Jersey resi- NFL Vocal Jazz Trio. He has been dent Union and participants in the Inc. (WellCare) will serve as a “com- formation van, with general infor- agencies to eliminate an array of ACA dents have gained health coverage the organist and choir director at Y Achievers program. Free refresh- munity” sponsor of the event, which mation and resource material. taxes and requirements. As U.S. Rep- through either the ACA marketplace the United Congregational Church ments, participatory art with artist will celebrate marriage equality in New For more information, visit resentative Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-6th, or the expansion of Medicaid. Fur- in Plainfield for more than 20 years. Mansa K. Mussa and games will Jersey. ucnj.org/Pride; find the Union NJ) wrote: “With the stroke of his pen, thermore, the ACA has ensured that Also performing on keyboard, follow the program. “All families are invited to join County Family PRIDE the new president kicked off the first employers have to provide essential Gil Scott Chapman will be accom- Juneteenth is the oldest and most LGBTQ family equality advocates CommUNITY Picnic event page at step in his plan to intentionally sabo- health benefits, such as preventive care, panied by vocalist Lauren Scales. popular annual national celebra- and allies from all over the Garden Facebook.com/CountyOfUnion, or tage America’s health insurance mar- charging the same premiums for A classically trained jazz pianist tion of African-American emanci- State to come out to the park and call the Union County Office of Parks kets by instilling doubt and confusion women as it does for men, eliminating pation from slavery. It marks the celebrate the strength of our diver- and Recreation at (908) 527-4900. for consumers, states and insurance dollar limits on insurance coverage, SHERIFF’S SALE day, June 19, 1865, when news sity, and to honor the great strides Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., providers.” A few days after the first and allowing children to stay on their SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17001848 finally came to Texas that the Civil we’ve made in the movement for WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: order, the President cancelled $5 mil- parent’s plan until age 26. It also pro- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY lion of ads that were to air in the final tects people with pre-existing condi- CHANCERY DIVISION War had ended and all slaves were equality,” said Freeholder Chairman WCG) focuses exclusively on pro- UNION COUNTY now freed, fully two-and-a-half Bruce H. Bergen. weeks of enrollment, urging people to tions. In New Jersey, the ACA protects DOCKET NO. F-22167-16 viding health care services, through Plaintiff: U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A. AS years after President Abraham A celebration of all families, the NJ FamilyCare, Medicare Advan- sign up for the ACA. Enrollment, which about 1.2 million people who are liv- TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPA- was expected to break last year’s ing with pre-existing conditions. TION TRUST Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclama- picnic will feature music, arts and tage and Medicare Prescription Drug VS. tion. crafts, inflatable bounce houses, record, ended with 500,000 fewer My view is that the ACA should be Defendant: MELANIE FRANKOLA; EDWARD Plans, to families, children, senior J FRANKOLA, WIFE AND HUSBAND Community Juneteenth has been playground fun and other activities. citizens and individuals with com- people enrolled. Pulling the ads desta- retained and improved. If it is re- Sale Date: 07/05/2017 bilized the ACA by limiting its growth, placed, President Trump must keep Writ of Execution: 03/09/2017 supported by a grant to the Friends A Family Equality Rally will kick plex medical needs. WellCare serves By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution of the Scotch Plains Public Library off at 1 p.m. with special guest especially among healthy customers his promise to provide comparable to me directed I shall expose for sale by public approximately 3.9 million members vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- from Investors Foundation and by speakers and performances. Fami- nationwide as of December 31, 2016. who typically sign up in the last week benefits to the American people. I ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- of the enrollment period. believe that healthcare is a human beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock SJM through fund-raising efforts lies are invited to bring hand-held in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- at Mara’s Café and Bakery in signs that celebrate their family The most damaging threat to the right, not a political football to be ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash ACA is the uncertainty about whether played with by cynical and unfeeling or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Fanwood. (sticks and poles are not permitted). Cranford Provide Info. The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred Ten it will survive and in what form. Will politicians. I urge your readers to Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Nine and 77/ This program is offered to the Family field day team games will 100*** $510,679.77. public as the finale event to the kick off at 2 p.m. Families and indi- On 905-Apt. Proposal President Trump refuse to approve contact their U.S. Representatives and The property to be sold is located in the TOWN of WESTFIELD, County of UNION and State of “Voices from the Margins: Con- viduals of all ages interested in par- Cranford Residents, below is the the subsidies for deductibles and co- demand that they work to assure that New Jersey. pays for the poorest ACA enrollees? Americans receive the health insur- Commonly known as: 779 LAMBERTS MILL necting our Stories” grant project ticipating in the field day competition link to access the article about the ROAD, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090. awarded to the Scotch Plains Pub- should register online at ucnj.org/ proposed 905 apartments at the Bank The average full-price premium in ance that they deserve. Tax Lot No. 44 in Block No. 4401. Dimension of Lot Approximately: 120 x 150. lic Library, Social Justice Matters, Pride so that teams can be formed. America property at 750 Walnut Av- New Jersey’s exchange in 2017 is Amy Yoffie Nearest Cross Street: RADLEY ROAD. $479 per month, but the average af- BEGINNING at a point in the Northeasterly Inc. and the Center for Holocaust, Children’s music band Michael and enue. It appeared on June 8 in The Westfield side of Lamberts Mill Road distant Southeasterly Human Rights and Genocide Edu- the Rockness Monsters will close out Westfield Leader and was written by ter-subsidy premium drops to $206 213.77 feet from the intersection cf said side of NJ Should Allow Lamberts Mill Road with the Southeasterly side cation (Chhange) at Brookdale the day’s celebration with a family con- Christina Hinke. per month. Also, will the President of Radley Road, if both streets were prolonged to follow through on Medicaid cuts, their intersection, running; thence Community College. “Voices from cert in the park starting at 2:30 p.m. Also available from The Westfield Home-Grown Pot PRIOR LIENS /ENCUMBRANCES the Margins: Connecting our Sto- Families are invited to pack a bag Leader in the link below are the which could mean a loss of health SEWER OPEN:$165.00. While most citizens support legal- TOTAL AS OF April 6, 2017: $165.00. ries” was made possible in part by lunch and head out to the park with architectural, traffic and site plans coverage for more than 500,000 New izing cannabis in New Jersey, the Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Twenty-Two Jersey residents? Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy and 33/100*** a grant from the New Jersey Coun- blankets and lawn chairs for an after- for the project. current proposal from Senator Scutari $522,870.33 together with lawful interest and cil for the Humanities, a state part- noon of fun. Food trucks also will be www.cranfordtaxpayers.com costs. to do so is unworkable. New Jersey Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- ner of the National Endowment for on site for those who wish to pur- This information can also be found Thank You for All created a broken medical cannabis tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the the Humanities. at www.goleader.com, sample pages program by not allowing patients to money will be deposited into the Superior Court Advance registration is recom- 1.pdf – 2.pdf Your Support Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, legally grow their own medicine, and or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to mended. To register, visit AN AD The planning board meeting for I am truly humbled and honored by is about to replicate this overpriced, Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature all of the support we’ve received since and extent of that person’s claim and asking for scotlib.org/event/juneteenth/. For this application was originally sched- poor quality, mafia-style monopoly an order directing payment of the surplus money. more information, contact the Adult uled for June 7 but was postponed. the start of this campaign, which was system by preventing consumers from The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale ON THIS will have information regarding the surplus, if Services librarians at The developer, Hartz Mountain, re- strengthened last night [June 6] with being allowed to grow their own adult any. a resounding Primary Election vic- There is a full legal description on file in the [email protected] or (908) 322- quested July 5 but a date has not yet use cannabis. Union County Sheriff’s Office. 5007, extension no. 204. The Wil- been set. tory. Republicans across the state The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this PAGE WILL The Scutari proposal on legaliza- sale for any length of time without further adver- low Grove Presbyterian Church is As soon as a date is announced, an made it clear that we’re ready for a tion is also flawed because 18- to 20- tisement. better way forward. Joseph Cryan located at 1961 Raritan Road, email will be sent. year old adults would still face adult Sheriff Scotch Plains. Overflow parking BRING Please be sure to come to the We’re ready for a more affordable Attorney: criminal records for mere possession. FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC will be available at Temple Sholom, meeting. New Jersey and real property tax relief. Because of the high cost and poor 7 CENTURY DRIVE 1925 Lake Avenue. And I promise you, we will fight with SUITE 201 RESULTS Cranford Taxpayers quality offered by New Jersey medical PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 all we have to achieve it. Our over- (973) 538-4700 http:// cannabis dispensaries, most patients 4 T - 06/08, 06/15, 06/22 cranfordtaxpayers.blogspot.com whelming Primary victory could not still rely on the black market or visit & 06/29/17 Fee: $179.52 SHERIFF’S SALE have been achieved without your hard out-of-state dispensaries to shop, and SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17001839 SHERIFF’S SALE work, your passion, and your commit- SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S SALE risk arrest bringing medicine home. CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17001785 ment to making our state better. Our next governor, Phil Murphy, must SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17001808 UNION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17001875 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY DOCKET NO. F-014886-16 CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno ensure that any new law must allow CHANCERY DIVISION Plaintiff: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION GOP Nominee for Governor UNION COUNTY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE DOCKET NO. F-022326-16 UNION COUNTY home gardening of cannabis, and not DOCKET NO. F-032355-16 CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT, INC., AL- Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. DOCKET NO. F-008367-16 arbitrarily leave 18-to-20-year-old Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. TERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-45T1, MORT- VS. Plaintiff: FIRST TENNESSEE BANK NA- SHERIFF’S SALE VS. GAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SE- Defendant: SARAH BUENAVENTURA; MAT- TIONAL ASSOCIATION adults facing arrest. DefendantHENRY M. AARON AND GLORIA RIES 200645T1 THEW D. AGNESE VS. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17001925 L. AARON, HUSBAND AND WIFE VS. Sale Date: 07/05/2017 Defendant: TONYA Y. WILLIAMS; EDNA SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Rev. Dr. Eric Hafner Sale Date: 07/05/2017 Defendant: RAFAEL PICADO; MARIA Writ of Execution: 03/21/2017 TUCKER; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; DOMS CHANCERY DIVISION Writ of Execution: 03/20/2017 PICADO; ANGEL B. PALACIO; SENDY PICADO; By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution 2ND CHANCE AUTO SALES INC.; KEVIN J. UNION COUNTY Toms River By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution STATE OF NEW JERSEY; PNC BANK, NA- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public CORRY, DDS; ANESTHESIA ASSOC OF DOCKET NO. F-002528 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public TIONAL ASSOCIATION AND TRIARSI vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- MORRISTOWN Plaintiff: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SHERIFF’S SALE vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- BETANCOURT & WUKOVITS ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Sale Date: 07/12/2017 SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Sale Date: 07/05/2017 beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Writ of Execution: 12/15/2016 NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17001662 beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Writ of Execution: 01/27/2017 in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash to me directed I shall expose for sale by public VS. CHANCERY DIVISION ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash to me directed I shall expose for sale by public or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Defendant: S. STEPHANIE DUBREL, UNION COUNTY or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- VALERIE R. SMITH, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DOCKET NO. F-016981-16 The judgment amount is: ***Seventy-Four ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Seventeen Thousand One Hundred Four and beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock NEW CENTURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff: MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Seven and 03/ beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock 22/100*** $417,104.22. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, SOLARIS VS. 100*** $74,527.03. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Property to be sold is located in the TOWN- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash HEALTH SYSTEM, RAHWAY HOSPITAL, AND Defendant: DAVID SCHERZER AND TARA The property to be sold is located in the CITY ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash SHIP of CLARK, County of UNION, State of New or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. MIDLAND FUNDING LLC SCHERZRE, H/W OF SUMMIT in the County of UNION, and the or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Jersey. The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred Sale Date: 07/12/2017 Sale Date: 06/21/2017 State of New Jersey. The judgment amount is: ***Nine Hundred Premises commonly known as: 8 RIDGEVIEW Forty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Seventy- Writ of Execution: 03/20/2017 Writ of Execution: 01/12/2017 Tax Lot 1, Block 5204 f/k/a Lot 25.B, Block One Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Nine and TERRACE, CLARK, NEW JERSEY 07066-1902. One and 49/100*** $447,271.49. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution 96.H. 01/100*** $901,749.01. BEING KNOWN as LOT 19, BLOCK 192 on The property to be sold is located in the TOWN- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Commonly Known as 2 Windsor Road, Sum- All that certain land and premises situate, lying the official Tax Map of the TOWNSHIP of CLARK. SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS in the County of vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- mit, New Jersey 07901. and being in the Township of Cranford, County of Dimensions: 100.00 Feet X 55.00 Feet X UNION, and the State of New Jersey. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) Union, and State of New Jersey: 106.48 Feet X 55.51 Feet. Tax Lot 35, Block 903 f/k/a Lot 6, Block 22. beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock 160.02 x 82 x 160.02 x 82. Street: 56 Johnson Avenue Cranford, New Nearest Cross Street: Glenwood Terrace. Commonly Known as 315 Sycamore Avenue, in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the West Jersey 07016. Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Twenty-Nine Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash side of Windsor Road, near the North side of Nearest Cross Street: Elise Street. Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Four and 56/100*** Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Ashland Road. Tax Lot and Block No.: Lot 58, Block 403. $429,154.56 together with lawful interest and 116.04 x 54 x 116.68 x 54. The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred SUBJECT TO SUBORDINATE MORTGAGE Dimensions (approximately): 0.1722 Acre costs. Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the North- Eighty-One Thousand Five Hundred Twenty- Fifty-One Thousand Five Hundred Three and 15/ - AMOUNT OF $60,000.00 recorded January 13, Prior Mortgages/Liens Not Extinguished By Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or erly line of Sycamore Avenue, 174.01 feet from Three and 87/100*** $381,523.87. 100*** $551,503.15. 2000 in Mortgage Book 7541 at Page 344 held by The Sale Are: 1. Delinquent taxes and/or tax other charges, and any such taxes, charges, the Easterly line of Mountain Avenue. Commonly known as address: 38 Concord The property to be sold is located in Township First Union National Bank. liens. liens, insurance premiums or other advances Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Sixty-Six Thou- Street, Cranford, New Jersey 07016. of Scotch Plains in the County of Union, and Total Upset: ***Seventy-Seven Thousand As the above description does not constitute a made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested sand Two Hundred Fifty-Four and 08/100*** Municipality: Township of Cranford. State of New Jersey. Eight Hundred Twenty-Nine and 47/100*** full legal description, said full legal description is parties are to conduct and rely upon their own $466,254.08 together with lawful interest and Lot and Block: Lot 4, Block 447. Commonly known as 183 Mountainview Av- $77,829.47 together with lawful interest and costs. annexed to that certain deed recorded in the independent investigation to ascertain whether costs. Approximate dimensions: 75.00 x 100.00 Feet. enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. The sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and Office of the Clerk of Union County in Deed Book or not any outstanding interest remain of record The sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and Nearest cross street: Connecticut Street. Tax Lot No. 3, Block 3901. assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and 6624, Page 0462, et seq., New Jersey, and the and/or have priority over the lien being fore- assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and **To the best of this firms knowledge, the Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 50 feet other municipal assessments. The amount due Writ of Execution on file with the Sheriff of Union closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. other municipal assessments. The amount due property is not an affordable unit subject to the wide by 100 feet long. can be obtained from the local taxing authority. County. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the can be obtained from the local taxing authority. Fair Housing Act.** Nearest Cross Street: Mountain Avenue Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be Total Upset: ***Nine Hundred Twenty-Two Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Ninety-One Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Sixty-Six Thou- subject to the limited lien priority of any Condo- Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-One and 29/ return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall subject to the limited lien priority of any Condo- Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Five and 91/ sand Nine Hundred Thirty-Five and 65/100*** minium/Homeowner Association liens which may 100*** $922,271.29 together with lawful interest have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, minium/Homeowner Association liens which may 100*** $391,625.91 together with lawful interest $566,935.65 together with lawful interest and exist. and costs. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. exist. and costs. costs. 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. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. any. any. any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. 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: SHAPIRO & DENARDO, LLC - ATTORNEYS MATELEMAN, WEINROTH & MILLER, P.C. 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By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER pings that capture the youthful por- film critic tion of our imaginations….the lasso With Gal Gadot’s depiction of the of truth, the bullet-stopping brace- title character in director Patty lets, and the projectile tiara. At 5’10" Jenkins’s Wonder Woman, we at long and the majestic stature befitting a last have a superhero who is, well, demigod, her alluring embodiment of really super. The beauty breathes re- honor and morality gives credence to vivifying life into a genre that has of the philosophical ideal that truth is late become contrived, overburdened beauty and all that entails. with character minutiae only zealots Complementing the traffic-stop- care about, and saddled with storylines ping ingénue’s stellar portrayal, Mr. that mistake convolution for ingenu- Pine’s gallant patriot is the perfect, HEALTHY WINNINGS...UnitedHealthcare of New Jersey CEO Paul Marden ity. While doubtless the merchandis- mortal counterpart. Adding a smart presented the grant award to Sheri Cognetti of Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA as ers will make a fortune selling the note of levity between the challenges part of a statewide initiative to fight childhood obesity and physical inactivity. lunchboxes, pajamas and other that befall them, the pair’s getting-to- Additional YMCA partners include Amanda Aguirre, Westfield YMCA; Mike tchotchkes celebrating the franchise, know-you tutorial is engagingly Johnson, The Gateway Family YMCA; Bonnie Cohen, Westfield YMCA; Matt for once the commercial hype can’t dreamy-eyed. Mutually charmed, but Gray, Somerset County YMCA, and Barbara Verikas, Metuchen YMCA. approach the artistic triumph. knowing they have a whole bunch of Harking back to the original, up- world saving to do before they can AND THE FOXY GOES TOO...Abigail Connolly, 11th grader at Westfield High lifting purpose of superheroes, Ms. fully commit to their attraction, for School, received this year’s Foxy Award for Outstanding Performance by a UnitedHealthcare Awards Jenkins’s superbly directed meld of now they must be content in epito- Supporting Actress. Pictured here with Westfield High School drama teacher adventure, social conscience and eye- mizing the thought that love conquers Daniel Devlin at Montclair University’s Theatre Night Awards on May 15, Abigail filling visuals should deservedly at- all. was chosen by the judges for her role as the nurse in Westfield High School’s fall $30K to F-SP YMCA tract those filmgoers who otherwise Playing a Greek chorus to their drama, Romeo and Juliet. She also was honored at the Westfield Board of wouldn’t think twice of considering heroic idealism, three Sancho Panzas Education’s public meeting on May 23, during which time she and other state and ISELIN – UnitedHealthcare gym and pool are often unavailable such fare. But there has been much provide added portraits of whimsy regional performing arts winners attending Westfield Public Schools, received awarded $30,000 to the Fanwood- for them,” said Sheri Cognetti, se- buzz about its humanitarian notions and courage while supplying the script certificates of congratulations from Board President Gretchan Ohlig. Scotch Plains YMCA to implement nior program director for the YMCA. regarding gender equality, civil rights with a fancifully winning slice of a project in its community to support “We’re thrilled to receive this grant and other sacred values our better comic book sensibility and inclusion. children’s exercise and physical ac- from UnitedHealthcare to build a instincts attempt to find in art when- Saïd Taghmaoui’s diminutive Sameer, Fanwood Poetry Reading at tivity. The grant is part of a statewide dedicated center for teens to be physi- ever dark forces threaten to cloud a spy who really wanted to be an initiative between UnitedHealthcare cally active.” them in reality. One can make a case actor, but was “the wrong color,” and local YMCAs to fight childhood Since 2009, UnitedHealthcare has for the film as a grand metaphor in the comically ogles Diana whenever he’s Carriage House on June 20 obesity and physical inactivity. worked with New Jersey YMCA cause of democracy. not scheming; Ewen Bremner’s The grant announcement con- branches to help make learning about While “Wonder Woman” cannot Charlie is a Scottish sharpshooter who FANWOOD – The Carriage House bonacci poems, Chocolate Sauce, cluded this year’s UnitedHealthcare health and wellness fun. This year, jump from the screen a la Woody drowns his posttraumatic syndrome Poetry Series invites the public to was published by Muse-Pie Press in Health Bee program, a quiz show- UnitedHealthcare will donate more Allen’s Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) in booze; and Eugene Brave Rock’s attend a free evening of poetry read- 2008. She is a poet who has a spe- style competition that tested middle- than $9,000 to 24 New Jersey middle to restore civility and dignity to our Chief has a profound talent for smug- ings on Tuesday, June 20 beginning cial interest in short forms of po- school students’ knowledge about schools that formed teams and com- national image, her heartening ex- gling people across front lines. at 8 p.m. in the Patricia Kuran Arts etry. Ms. Grandinetti runs on-line health, fitness and nutrition. Five peted for the chance to win financial ample reminds us what that looks Facilitated through virtually seam- Center on Watson Road, off North workshops on the various forms of competitions were held at partici- support for health initiatives at their like, and that it’s worth fighting to less special effects, combined with Martine Avenue, adjacent to short poetry. She is the editor of two pating YMCA branches – Elizabeth; school. reinstate our better self. Just specu- award-worthy art direction, all of these Fanwood Borough Hall (GPS use 75 on-line journals: The Fib Review, a Fanwood-Scotch Plains; Metuchen, “Pre-teen years are a critical time lating here, but I’ve little doubt the exquisite ingredients are stunningly North Martine Avenue). The journal of Fibonacci poems; and Edison, Woodbridge and South for children to develop healthy hab- Founding Fathers would expect no fitted into the WWI scenario with a evening’s readings will feature two Shot Glass Journal, which is de- Amboy; Somerset and Westfield – its and attitudes about exercise and less. Of course Diana, Princess of period piece legitimacy that dramati- distinguished New Jersey poets, voted to free verse and form poetry all of which submitted proposals for nutrition,” said Paul Marden, CEO Themyscira…Wonder Woman or cally underlines the film’s egalitarian Deborah Gerrish and Mary-Jane of 16 lines or less, both published the grant. With the award, Fanwood- of UnitedHealthcare of New Jersey. Diana Prince to us…answers to a message. That is, there is such a thing Grandinetti. by Muse-Pie Press. Scotch Plains plans to build a teen “We are grateful for the opportunity higher authority. A demigoddess with as objective truth; people are indeed Ms. Gerrish is a teacher and The Carriage House Poetry Se- center with an interactive floor and to work with the local YMCAs and roots in Hellenic theology, she’s all capable of noble deeds even in the award-winning poet whose work has ries was launched in 1998 and is wall that will double as a space for middle schools to bring programs about justice and reason. threatening face of corrupt, moneyed appeared in the Paterson Literary now in its 19th year at the Kuran students to exercise and hang out like this to life.” She needs little prodding. Still, it interests; and, despite what bigoted Review, Ararat, Exit 13 Magazine, Arts Center, an historic Gothic Re- with their friends. UnitedHealthcare serves more hurts neither her nor our romantic authoritarians might dictate to divide Off Line, South Mountain Anthol- vival structure that was once a 19th “Students enjoy the Y as a healthy than 1.7 million people in New Jer- sense when Steve Trevor, a hand- us, we are all one people. ogy, Goldfinch, and other publica- century carriage house, hence the space to be physically active and sey with a network of more than 100 some, WWI aviator/spy on a secret Thus, while a defiantly obstruc- tions. She is the author a chapbook, name of the series. The Tuesday, 'play' with their friends. However, hospitals and 35,000 physicians and mission played by Chris Pine, crash tionist majority of our Congress has The Language of Rain (2008) and a June 20 reading is free and open to during peak hours, we find that the other care providers statewide. lands just off her shore. After Diana of late forgotten that they swore to larger collection of poems, The Lan- the public. An open mic will follow saves him and he tells her how the uphold those principles and ideals, guage of Paisley (2012), which be- the featured performances. mortal world is in the grips of evil, we can only hope their children or gins with the moving story of her For more information, call (908) JCC Continues to Offer she figures that it’s her fight, too. You grandchildren will take them to see Armenian grandparents who came 889-7223 or (908) 889-5298. For see, she’s heard of this legendary Wonder Woman, who will entertain- to America from Turkey before the online directions, information, and threat her whole life. Surely it’s that ingly remind them of their duty. Armenian genocide. She received to see the 2017 Poetry Series calen- Making Music Happen Prog. accursed Ares, the god of war, who’s *** an Edward Fry Fellowship as a doc- dar, visit carriagehouse causing all the misery, death and de- Wonder Woman, rated PG-13, is a toral student at Rutgers University poetryseries.blogspot.com. SCOTCH PLAINS – The JCC of they’re an integral part of what all struction. Warner Bros. release directed by Patty where she earned her Ed.D. in 2004. Central NJ in Scotch Plains is one of JCCs do,” said Randy Ellen Naturally, Steve wants to get back Jenkins and stars Gal Gadot, Chris Ms. Grandinetti has had her po- 22 JCCs across North America to Lutterman, JCCA’s vice-president of to the fray alone. But you know how Pine and David Thewlis. Running ems published in various literary LEADER/TIMES receive a grant from JCC Association arts and culture. “We wanted JCCs to it goes when a goddess sets her mind time: 141 minutes. journals and international poetry (JCCA) of North America in honor of see how their own story fit into this to something, especially if she’s be- anthologies. Her collection of Fi- CLASSIFIED ADS PAY its 2017 Centennial Celebration. The beautiful, continental mosaic of the come protective of, and curious about, Local residents grant is intended to enable JCCs to JCC Movement and we thank Marvin a brave, dashing mortal from another All of Our Meat is Shipped Daily create music projects tailored to their Pertzik for creating a way to make world. Hence the stage is set for a Graduate from community’s interests and needs and this happen.” great and virtuous partnership in the & Cut Fresh On Premises is funded by Marvin J. Pertzik, a For information, the full Making name of ending the war to end all Clemson University former JCCA board member, in co- Music Happen: The Soundtrack of wars. Screenwriter Allan Heinberg, CLEMSON, S.C. – Local residents New Jersey Family Business of the Year operation with the Mary Livingston Jewish Life in America schedule or to working from a story he created with graduated from Clemson University USDA Prime Meat Ask about our delivery service Griggs and Mary Griggs Burke Foun- register, visit www.jccnj.org or con- Jason Fuchs and Zack Snyder, fash- at the May 2017 commencement cer- dation. tact Barbara Weisbart, adult enrich- ions a splendid mix of actual history, emonies. Since January, the JCC has been ment director, at (908) 889-8800, Greek mythology and comic book They are: Our 78th Year - hosting a monthly daytime program ext. 207 or [email protected]. lore that director Jenkins molds into Deanna Michelle Cohen of intended to let participants connect JCC Association offers services and an action-packed civics lesson. Westfield, who graduated with a Bach- YOU WILL BE TREATED LIKE FAMILY with their Jewish roots through mu- resources to increase the effective- But it’s Ms. Gadot, whose persona, elor of Science in Management. sic. Genres such as klezmer, folk, ness of JCCs as they provide educa- it is said, was sculpted from clay by Peter Sargent Mebane of Westfield, NEW JERSEY'S BEST BUTCHER - jazz and tributes to Yiddish theater tional, cultural, social, recreational, her mom, Hippolyta, with a little help who graduated with a Bachelor of have been explored. and Jewish identity building programs from Zeus, who gives the film its Science in Mechanical Engineering. 4 Years in a Row There are two programs in July. On to enhance Jewish life throughout magic spark of enchantment. Aside Matthew Macleod Webb of New Jersey Monthly Wednesday, July 5 at 11:15 a.m., there North America. from being beautiful, she possesses Westfield, who graduated with a Bach- Voted by Readers is a tribute to Carole King, and on The JCC of Central New Jersey is all the superhero gimmicks and trap- elor of Science in Economics. 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Star - Studded Night for Teens at Paper Mill Playhouse

By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY rector said, “I just told her to have fun nical director and stage manager Devyn Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times up there.” Likewise, Mr. Capodicasa Tibbals, who won one of the ten $1,000 said he didn’t give any advice for her awards. MILLBURN – There’s nothing but was there to help keep her calm The Rising Star Awards, presented more thrilling to a young performer and just act as a “cheerleader and by the Investors Foundation, contin- than to participate in an awards cer- supporter.” ues to award students and schools by, emony/gala as a nominee. Just ask Students from Union County and in their words, “Recognizing excel- Sara Miller who played Rose Alvarez teens from throughout the state at- lence and achievement in the produc- in Scotch Plains-Fanwood High tended the 22nd Annual Paper Mill tion of high school musical theatre.” School’s (SPFHS) production of the Playhouse Rising Stars Awards on June To date, they have awarded a total of Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times musical Bye, Bye Birdie and was nomi- 6 at the Millburn facility. Area teens $475,000 in scholarships and awards. ONE GIRL…Sara Miller, from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School’s Spring Musical Bye, Bye, Birdie sings snippets of songs nated for the Paper Mill Playhouse’s and the 100 productions they partici- her character presented in the spring. As one of six finalists for the Paper Mill Playhouse’s Rising Star Awards in the category of “Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role,” she was awarded a partial scholarship to the Paper Mill Rising Stars’ highest award of “Out- pated in throughout the last year were Symphony Orcestra to Playhouse’s Summer Conservatory program. standing Performance by an Actress in nominated and performed for the sold- a Leading Role.” As a nominee, she out crowd of supporters of musical Perform Free Concert was asked to perform with five of the theatre. A Tony show atmosphere is CLARK – The Union County Board other candidates for that category. Just always present at these star-studded of Chosen Freeholders and the De- Westfield Community Concert for being a nominee, Ms. Miller won a nights that are meant to shine a light on partment of Parks and Recreation an- partial scholarship to the Paper Mill’s the best of the best in New Jersey high nounced that the New Jersey Sym- Summer Conservatory program. school theatre. And what other play- phony Orchestra (NJSO) will kick off Franklin High School’s Khailah house than the Tony-winning Paper the 57th annual Summer Arts Festival Band Announces 105th Season Johnson, as Deloris van Cartier in Mill can roll out the red carpet, liter- Concert Series at Oak Ridge Park in “Sister Act,” won the actual award, but ally? TV cameramen and still photog- Clark on Friday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Com- certo for Clarinet, by swing band leader, sic education at Kean University, the Ms. Miller had the thrill of being in the raphers were on hand capturing the This year’s performance will take munity Concert Band, under the direc- Artie Shaw. This selection will feature band continues to perform a wide room where it happened. Westfield nominees on the red carpet despite a the audience on a “Road Trip Across tion of Thomas Connors, continues its clarinet soloist, Joseph Traina, a first variety of concert band literature, in- High School’s Emma Stern, who slight drizzle. Out came the umbrellas, the USA,” NJSO-style. Travel from 105th season with its annual Summer chair clarinetist with the band. The cluding many contemporary compo- played the lead role of Carrie White in but the show, that streamed live, still our New Jersey home through the Concert Series in Mindowaskin Park, band’s summer concerts will include sitions. Experienced area musicians their production of Carrie, the Musi- went on. heartland with John Williams’ mov- East Broad Street, Westfield. The popular Broadway selections, who are interested in a position with cal, was an honorable mention in that Among area nominees were ing score to Lincoln, to the Wild West band will be performing five Thurs- marches, classical works and many the band for next season should con- slot. Westfield High School’s production and Copland’s iconic Rodeo, all the day evening concerts on June 22, June patriotic compositions. tact band president Barry Rosenberg Before the night officially began, for “Outstanding Lighting Achieve- way to the Magic Kingdom with fa- 29, July 6, 13 and 20. All concerts The band rehearses each Wednes- at (908) 337-9073 or Ms. Miller met outside Paper Mill ment” for Carrie. That award went to vorite music from Beauty and the begin at 7:30 p.m. and are free to the day evening from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 [email protected]. Playhouse’s doors with Courtney Union High School for their produc- Beast. It’s fun for the whole family on public. Highlighting this season’s Sum- p.m. in the Community Room in the The band’s Summer Concert Se- Nemic, her director, and Matt tion of Cinderella. this memorable musical trip. mer concerts will be a special Inde- Westfield Municipal Building, 425 ries is sponsored in part by the Capodicasa. Mr. Capodicasa, is a In the “Student Achievement Award” The show is free, and visitors are pendence Day concert taking place on East Broad Street. The band’s mem- Westfield Recreation Department, former Scotch Plains graduate, Rising nominations, 20 students were selected urged to pack a picnic basket, bring July 6 with appearances by the bership includes musicians from age Bruce Kaufman, director. Chairs and Star nominee himself for his perfor- from the state through recommenda- lawn chairs or blankets. In the event Westfield Chapter of the Sons of the 16 to age 86, including many active blankets are recommended. In the mance as Javert in Les Miserables and tions of their teachers/directors. Two of rain the concert will be moved American Revolution and the and retired music educators. Under event of rain, the concerts will take a former director of the SPFHS musi- Westfield High students were nomi- indoors to Scotch Plains-Fanwood Westfield Town Crier. This concert the music direction of Mr. Connors, place in the Westfield Community cals. When asked what advice Ms. nated by Daniel Devlin and were semi- High School, located at 667 Westfield will be followed on July 13 with the director of Instrumental Music Stud- Room, located in the Westfield Mu- Nemic gave to Sara, the first-year di- finalists: Kate Seaman as assistant tech- Road in Scotch Plains. band’s premier performance of Con- ies and an assistant professor of mu- nicipal Building.

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SHRINER TWO GREAT GRABS; ARMSTRONG 2-FOR-2, RUN; McGEE, SZCZECH 2 HITS EACH Allentown’s 5-Run 8th Stuns Cougars for Group 3 Title, 5-1

inning, scoring five runs, then the first, hitting a batter in the with a pitch with one out in the save a run and give the Cougars By DAVID B. CORBIN managed to hold off a Cougar fourth and yielding a two-out fourth, Cougar second baseman another opportunity to end the Specially Written for The Westfield charge to claim a 5-1 decision double in the seventh. Tyler Szczech initiated a 4-6 (Brian game. Leader and The Times and the crown. “Their guy threw a great game, Oblachinski)-3 Tom Armstrong ”Right from the start I had to Cougar starting pitcher Gordon our guy threw a great game. Un- double play. In the seventh, after eliminate a double, anything for Opportunities came and oppor- Graceffo and Redbird starter Ryan fortunately we had runners in scor- Huth hooked a two-out double them to get on base, anything for tunities went for the Cranford Huth were immersed in an in- ing position and we weren’t able to into right field, Shriner made the them to gain momentum and it High School baseball team in five tense pitchers’ duel and both did get them through,” Cougar Head catch of the game, a forward div- worked for Gordon for seven in- of the first seven innings of a receive crucial assistance from Coach Dennis McCaffery said. ing snag inches off the ground to nings. I couldn’t let that guy scoreless deadlock with the Allen- their defenses. Huth, however, The Redbirds did sting the ball score in the seventh. It would town Redbirds during the Group was relieved by Colton Johnson hard on several occasions but a have been very hard for us. For 3 Championship game at Toms with one out in the fifth then Jim Cougar outfielder was there to Reading is Good For You us to go scoreless into eight in- River South High School on June Frein entered in the seventh and haul in the drives. In the first nings against the second team in 10. But the No. 2 ranked, 26-2 finished. Graceffo pitched mag- inning, leadoff batter Aydan the state is really impressive,” Redbirds struck quickly and furi- nificently for seven innings, al- Chavis drilled a wicked liner down Shriner said.”We played very ously in the top of the eighth lowing only a two-out triple in the right field line but Cougar good defense today against a Jamie Shriner made a great grab. very good hitting team. Fortu- In the same inning, Ryan Bakie nately they hit balls at us today,” See & Subscribe at robbed Matt Colante of some glory Coach McCaffery commented. BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo with a running catch in center. The Cougars got their first op- When Graceffo hit Austin Ferrier portunity in the bottom of the Submit commentary and items for publishing. first. Oblachinski led off with a Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste goleader.com/subscribe CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, June 15, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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walk but he unfortunately got courtesy runner James Wozniak, They were able to get runs across The Cougars have come a long juniors. I know they have the picked off by Huth. Shriner and who stole second, placing the and we didn’t. We had a couple of way since their opening day loss potential to win it all next year Armstrong, who finished 2-for-3 winning run in scoring position opportunities. We didn’t do it. to Elizabeth at the Orange Av- but there were a lot of seniors with a pair of walks, also walked then it happened again. The next Hence, we lost the game,” Coach enue Field on April 2. who stepped up day-in-day-out in the inning. The next opportu- two batters struck out and extra McCaffery emphasized. “I’m glad for the seniors, espe- but didn’t get much playing time nity arrived in the third when innings was about to begin. In the top of the eighth, Reeder, cially with the start we had, losing today. It was really a team ef- Oblachinski plopped a one-out “Our whole team worked really who had been the Redbirds’ life- to Elizabeth, 3-2, opening day fort,” Armstrong stated. single by first then stole second hard to get here. I felt really saver defensively, stepped to the and making to this. Hats off to the “We are going to have to work but Huth struck out the next two good about the game. Unfortu- plate and tagged Graceffo’s pitch seniors,” Shriner expressed. hard to be back here but I think batters. nately we came up short but we for a solo home run. The collapse “It was a great feeling making we will be back here,” Shriner Armstrong bashed a leadoff are going to start to grind as came. Jordan Winston and it this far. Obviously this is not said. double in the fourth but he took soon as we can. We will be back Guiseppe Arcuri tapped back-to- what we wanted but at the be- “I really appreciate the team too much of a lead and Chris next year,” McGee said. back singles and each advanced ginning of the season if you told with all the hard work and the Reeder, the catcher, gunned him “Beginning of the year coach on a sacrifice bunt. Three straight me that we were going to be coach pushing us. We are going down before he could get back in Mac said base running wins cham- run producing doubles followed. here, I would have looked at you to be back next year. We are time. In the sixth, Armstrong pionships and base running loses Chavis lined a two-run double. a little sideways,” Armstrong said. going to be better. We are going drew a one-out walk, attempted championships. We had a couple Graceffo was relieved by Vince “We started off real slow. A lot of to be tougher,” McGee added. to steal second but Reeder got of base running mistakes out Genova then Colante and Ferrier guys struggled early, myself in- “We think we are going to be him again. Right after that there but I know next year these each rapped an RBI double, mak- cluded. It’s really a testament to here next year. We thought we Szczech (2-for-4) singled past guys will definitely make it back. ing the score 5-0. all these guys in the dugout grind- were going to be here at the short then stole second. Matt We had some great hitters, some In the Cranford eighth, ing it out every day coming to beginning of the year and we are Perino (1-for-2, 2 walks) followed great pitchers returning and a lot Armstrong instilled some hope with practice, working on their swings going to be here next year. It’s with a free pass but reliever of guys stepping up from the a chopping, one-out single. He on their own, really giving every- going to start Monday. We will go Johnson got the next batter, Mike freshmen and JV levels. It’s just stole second and moved to third thing they had.” to practice Monday. We are go- Meola, to ground out to first. an honor and privilege to play on Szczech’s single. Perino hopped Since beginning the season with ing to practice from now until After Shriner made that spec- with all of them,” Armstrong said. and RBI single to right and Meola a 1-3 record, the Cougars with next June with the expectation tacular catch in the seventh, the “We didn’t get it done in situ- walked to load the bases, bringing great senior leadership have set an that we are going to be here,” 21-8 Cougars got their final op- ational hitting. We had a couple the potential tying run to the plate. example for the underclassmen. Coach McCaffery promised. portunity. Mike McGee, who went of base running mistakes which But Frein struck out the next bat- “They will be in good hands. We 2-for-4, slapped a one-out single cost you and you can’t make ter and ended the game with a fly got a lot of returning guys, a lot Allentown 000 000 05 5 to right and was replaced by mistakes against a team like this. ball to right. of sophomores and a couple of Cranford 000 000 01 1 Page S-3 Thursday, June 15, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Allentown’s 5-Run Eighth Stuns Cougars, 5-1, for Group 3 Baseball Championship Page S-4 Thursday, June 15, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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* Scotch Plains-Fanwood Softball Raiders Show Signs of Better Things to Come * Page S-10 Thursday, June 15, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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** Cranford Softball Cougars Experienced Up/Down Season, Finished 12-10 ** Page S-11 Thursday, June 15, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raider Lacrosse Boys Kept Climbing Ladder, Finish 11-9

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Westfield Blue Devils Won UCT Crown, Bristol Cup,Finished 10-7 in Boys Lacrosse

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Westfield Blue Devils Won UCT Crown, Bristol Cup,Finished 10-7 in Boys Lacrosse Page S-18 Thursday, June 15, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Birchwood Site to Have Deed Notice; Orchard Brook Stalled

By CHRISTINA M. HINKE able-housing spending plan to Leader. state Superior Court in Union He said the purpose of the ordi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader County for its review and ap- nance is to “dry up demand so CRANFORD — The township’s proval. this type of supply goes away,” current notice of reselling 215- Community Grants, Planning Mr. Cohen said. 235 Birchwood Avenue now will and Housing, LLC was appointed The repair of the banks and come with a deed notice attached in an adopted ordinance as the maintenance of Orchard Brook to it, according to a resolution administrative agent for the and efforts to reduce flooding passed Tuesday by the commit- township’s rehabilitation code to from Orchard Brook remain on Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader tee. comply with the state’s housing hold as the New Jersey Depart- BEAR CAPTURED...A truck arrives on Walnut Avenue in Cranford at 1:11 The resolution also says Excel code. ment of Environment Protection p.m. on Monday to take away a bear found in Garwood. The bear had been Environmental Resources Inc. is At the workshop session held (DEP) has stalled a flood control spotted in Mountainside and Westfield on Sunday night before its capture on to provide soil remediation to the Monday night, Larry Cohen, permit, Engineer Jacqueline Monday. It was released back into the wild. soil contamination on site that is county legislative leader for the Dirmann of Maser Consulting above the applicable standards Humane Society, requested the said. The project is to reduce of the New Jersey Department of township pass an ordinance that flooding of residences along the Environmental Protection (DEP), would ban pet stores from selling brook that flood in rainstorms, Garwood BOE Votes 5-4 once it has the DEP soil cats or dogs. Over 100 munici- as well as shore up the banks, remediation action permit. palities in the state have so far clear out the debris and more. Also, the township approved, passed such an ordinance, in- Garwood officials also have To Retain Music Teacher by a 4-to-1 vote, with Deputy cluding nearby Fanwood, Scotch blamed flooding problems on the Mayor Patrick Giblin voting Plains and Roselle Park, he said. poor condition of Orchard Brook. By JORDAN BURNELL The people who spoke on Mr. against, to direct the planning Commercial breeding facilities, Brett Peskin, a stormwater de- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Gonzalez’s behalf all character- board to adopt a resolution au- a.k.a. puppy mills, he said, tor- signer for Maser Consulting in ized him as the kind of teacher thorizing preparation of a rede- ture cats and dogs before they Mount Arlington, had drafted pre- GARWOOD — Cheers erupted who understands his students velopment plan for 215-235 are sold to pet stores and those liminary options and hydraulic at Tuesday’s Board of Education and tries to make his band classes Birchwood Avenue. who are deemed unsellable are calculations that were presented meeting after the board voted to inclusive to everyone, including The township has agreed by killed, sometimes shot in the to the DEP in a pre-application reinstate music teacher Armando students who are new, shy, spe- resolution to submit an afford- head, he told The Westfield meeting. The DEP told Maser it Gonzalez. cial education and more. does not deem Orchard Brook a The board came to a 5-to-4 The people who spoke for him flood control project based on a vote after spending an hour and said that he really gets his stu- cost-benefit analysis that was 15 minutes in executive session dents and teaches them coding presented by Maser. Ms. Dirmann on whether or not it was going to and scales for a combination of a did not know the cost or benefit rehire Mr. Gonzalez, the music modern and classic learning ex- that was presented to the DEP. teacher at Lincoln School. Mr. perience. The Westfield Leader has filed an Gonzalez was the director of the He gave students self-confi- Open Public Records Act (OPRA) band and orchestra and also dence and a foundation for fu- request on the project and will helped the drama club and other ture education in music and be- follow up on the details of these events with musical students. yond, they said. meetings. During the section of the meet- In other business, Superinten- “They (the DEP) provided ing where citizens are allowed to dent of Schools Teresa Quigley, comments...Their comments voice their opinions, several stu- Ed.D., discussed the outcome of were vague and disheartening,” dents, teachers and parents went the New Jersey QSAC, which she told the committee. up to the microphone to plead stands for Quality Single Account- In her engineer report, Ms. with the council to reinstate Mr. ability Continuum. QSAC judges Dirmann told the committee that Gonzalez. school districts on how they are “an assemblyman is involved” “He took our small music de- doing with instruction and pro- and asked to have a commis- Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader partment and brought it up to grams, finances, personnel and NO WORK YET AT ORCHARD BROOK...Pictured above are fallen banks of sioner and Hatch Mott attend a date with our surrounding towns,” more. Orchard Brook in Cranford. The township thus far has not applied for any grant meeting with the DEP about the said Denise Ridente, when the “Last week we received a letter funding for work on Orchard Brook. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE floor opened up for discussion. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-19 Thursday, June 15, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Garwood Planning Board Statement Garwood Votes to Retain Teacher

Questions Redevelopment Role that said that we were in compli- drivers by the Garwood Recre- ance,” Superintendent Quigley ation Department and paying stated, which drew applause from By MICHAEL BONACCORSO ner for Phase II. The borough ings, the hiring of outside con- $600 for five summer field trips. council voted on a redevelop- sultants and planners to Mayor the audience. But then she added, The board had 21 items on its Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ment planning firm or consultant and council,” Mr. Jannotti read. “But today we received another agenda that it was looking to GARWOOD — At Tuesday’s in an executive session, not fac- “Who will put Garwood’s inter- letter that said that we were not approve, and after executive ses- council meeting, Mayor Charles toring planning board member ests first? Garwood has a bor- compliant.” sion added another item. Per the Lombardo affirmed through votes or input in the decision ough planner, whom the taxpay- The area that the district is not board’s annual reorganization, council liaisons his attendance at process. ers are already paying? Why was compliant in is the instruction these items included sharing the future planning board meetings, Planning Board members asked the resolution discussed in closed and programs section, where it business administrator contract and sub-committee coordination. what the board’s role would be in executive sessions? Is there a received a 78 percent instead of between the Mountainside Board The planning board will have a deciding planners for future re- relationship with the newly hired the passing 80 percent. The su- of Education and the Garwood role or input in the Russo Rede- development projects. “The redevelopment consulting firm perintendent said further ques- board; rehiring Mr. Gonzalez; velopment Phase II Plan for the board believes that the planning and Mr. Northgrave, your desig- tions will be asked of QSAC to see having The Westfield Leader as Casale and Petro properties on board’s role in the future devel- nated redevelopment counsel?” the final score for the district. the designated official newspa- South Avenue. Mayor Lombardo’s opment sites will be substan- Mr. Jannotti questioned. The board voted unanimously per of the Garwood Board of Edu- affirmation was in response to tially altered due to the passage “My ethics and commitment to for the 14 items of the Finance cation, and the submission of a planning board member Gene of this resolution,” said planning the townships and boroughs I Committee agenda with the ex- waiver application to the New Jannotti reading an official cor- board member William Nierstedt. represent should not be in ques- clusion of Linda Koenig, who was Jersey Department of Education respondence on behalf of the “Garwood Planning Board’s role tion. The cost for the planner will not present for this part of the to permit substitutes credentialing planning board to the borough has always been to regulate de- be paid by Russo Development meeting. The items included before the notification of criminal council. velopment and to promote good and not cost the taxpayer extra motions to approve a budget history is received. All of these The written correspondence planning practices and to pro- money. The planner was chosen transfer from last month, the items were approved unanimously voiced concerns on transparency, vide for the appropriate design, in executive sessions because payment of $998,566 for May’s with the exception of the rehiring ethics and costs regarding the location and nature of the uses or qualitative and quantitative fac- bills and more to maintain enough of Mr. Gonzalez and the addi- council’s decisions to contract development of all lands in this tors were weighed by council. money for the next school year. tional item, which involved hiring Phillips, Preiss, Grygiel LLC as borough. In addition to recom- Over four different planning firms There was another unanimous a secretary. the Russo Redevelopment Plan- mending, in open public meet- were considered,” said borough- vote for two items of the Building The next Garwood Board of Edu- hired attorney William and Grounds Committee’s cation meeting will be held at Northgrave of the law firm of agenda, which included use of Lincoln School on Tuesday, Au- Mcmanimon, Scotland, and the Garwood school buses and gust 15. Birchwood Site to Have Deed Baumann. “While the costs may be paid Orchard Brook project, as well as nounced a list of roads to be upfront now by Russo; for our the Phase 2B project — a project paved this year. Details are avail- borough’s planner and extra le- she said the DEP would prefer to able on the township website. gal representation, the costs will meet about first. Girl Scout Silver and Gold Award be factored into their final rev- The township thus far has not announcements were made. enue and negotiated develop- applied for any grant funding for Mary Grace MacNamara received ment model. Additional costs for work on Orchard Brook. “We may the Gold Award for her work at developers can equate to addi- do it with capital funding instead Morristown Children’s Hospital, tional building on site,” Mr. Will- of the EIT (New Jersey Environ- where she created a support iam Nierstedt said. mental Infrastructure Trust) group for diabetic youth. “At (the) last meeting, when funding,” Mayor Thomas H. Mikayele Grohol, Isabelle Hunt, we disclosed the new planning Hannen, Jr. said. Julia Butka and Madison firm to the public, perhaps I could As part of the Downtown Man- Weischadle received their Silver have given more reason to why I agement Corporation’s strategic awards. voted for the firm. I did so for plan, the committee agreed to Cranford First Aid Squad and qualitative reasons and because place a parklet across from Emergency Medical Services per- they stood out as the best firm Eastman Plaza in front of Hilltop sonnel were honored. Members out of four. Based on the deal Bicycles at a parking space there. recognized included Cadet Abe they provided,” Council Presi- dent Sara Todisco said. A parklet is a temporary, cov- Pritzker, Kent Lucas, Cristian Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader ered area for people to sit and Sevilla, Sue Lucas, Miranda The council unanimously de- KEEPING STRIDE...Strides 4 Strength, a walk to end domestic violence, was congregate. Whelan, President Kailyn Grant, cided to “table,” or send back for held Saturday morning in Nomahegan Park in Cranford. The event was Commissioner Ann Dooley an- Luis Lopez and Andrea Crespo. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE sponsored by the YWCA of Eastern Union County. Page S-20 Thursday, June 15, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Cranford Planning Board Moves Hartz Mountain Application to July 19 Some members of the public is proposed by Hartz Mountain, By CHRISTINA M. HINKE also asked to hold the meeting told The Westfield Leader and Specially Written for The Westfield after the summer. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Leader and The Times “Treating applicants differently Times. “They would have to build than other applicants is a very another school,” she said. Ve- CRANFORD — The application dangerous thing to do,” Zoning hicles are already backed up at by Hartz Mountain Industries, Inc. Officer Ron Johnson later said of the traffic signal on Raritan Road to rezone 750 Walnut Avenue the board holding off an applica- and Walnut since the shopping from commercial to residential tion hearing when there are no center was built in Clark, she said. was adjourned to Wednesday, applications on agendas for ear- Part of the residential compo- July 19, by the planning board lier official meeting dates. nent would supply 139 afford- Wednesday at its workshop ses- Residents also asked questions able units, or 15 percent of the sion due to the likelihood that about the application, which the total 905 units, per the fair share there would not be a quorum of board said it could not discuss housing law. the board on Wednesday, July 5, without the applicant being present. Resident Lauren Latorre asked, the date the applicant requested. Two concerns of the public “Has the Township of Cranford The applicant is proposing to should this proposal be devel- met its affordable-housing obli- build five apartment buildings oped is the influx of children into gation?” Robyn Orr-Gioffre for The Westfield Leader Leader that would in total house 905 already crowded township “Yes,” responded Mayor Tho- CAPTIVE AUDIENCE...A captive audience watches the Cranford school apartments, as well as two swim- schools, and the impact of traffic, mas H. Hannen, Jr., who also sits district’s employee retirement recognition ceremony Monday night. ming pools and two clubhouses, resident Christine Esposito of on the planning board. on the 30.5-acre parcel of land Behnert Place, where a traffic light CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE adjacent to the Hyatt Hills Golf Security Issues Focus of Complex. Hartz Mountain Indus- tries also is requesting the parcel be made an area in need of rede- velopment. Garwood Planning Bd. Statement Cranford BOE Meeting Later in the meeting, board member Dan Aschenbach, after planning board review, an ordi- respondence stated they do not By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE “Ultimately, it’s our children’s reading the land development law, nance allowing all corner proper- support six-foot closed fences on Specially Written for The Westfield Leader security,” Ms. Tuttle told the asked why the board cannot hold ties to install six-foot closed corner lots. (This is the) first board, and pointed out that some the hearing in September, stat- fences. In accordance with bor- time in a long time or ever an CRANFORD — Cranford Board of the middle-school children re- ing the law says the board can ough statutes, land ordinances ordinance was not supported by of Education members, along with ported being in the bathroom hear the applicant within 90 days are sent to the planning board the planning board without a de- Superintendent of Schools with the general public. of the application being complete. for review. The planning board scription why the ordinance is Marilyn Birnbaum, spoke about Ms. Tuttle further commented “We need to be prepared… We has 35 days to provide comment problematic. Which is okay; how- security issues in the Cranford that she viewed these schools are recommending the rezoning. and a suggestion for council. The ever, in this case, the mayor and schools, and responded specifi- open during election as “un-se- It shouldn’t be them pushing it commentary can, but does not council are asking for further cally to one resident’s concerns, cure” in most cases, noting that toward us,” Mr. Aschenbach said. have to be followed. details as to why the planning at Monday night’s board of edu- the people who are posted at the “The planning board is respon- board finds the ordinance prob- cation meeting. doors during an election “pro- Reading is Good For You sible for developing and analyz- lematic,” Borough Administrator/ Resident and parent Heather vide no safety.” ing our land use ordinances. Per- Clerk Christina M. Ariemma said. Tuttle stood before the board to Ms. Tuttle asked the board to haps, this is one they can revisit “I support personal property speak about security issues when consider other options, like giv- and explain further why the ordi- rights. Why should corner lots be the schools are opened to the ing the students the day off when nance is not favored by them,” subject to less privacy than a public for elections. there is an election and asked Mayor Lombardo said. middle lot or any other property? Ms. Tuttle told the board that the board for “feedback” about “Usually commentary on a I believe if a property abides by when she realized her child’s the issue and a response as the pending ordinance sent by our official setbacks or the property school would be open to the pub- matter is worked through. planning board to council, is on the homeowner’s property, lic during the Primary Election Business Administrator and whether positive or negative, is the homeowner is entitled to as held on June 6, she had “a bit of Board Secretary Robert Carfagno detailed on why the board is in much privacy as they choose,” a panic attack,” and made the told board members the Union goleader.com/subscribe favor or not. In this case, the Councilwoman Ileen Cuccaro decision to take her child out of County Board of Elections cre- planning board in its official cor- said. school. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-21 Thursday, June 15, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Security Issues Focus of Cranford BOE Meeting More Letters to the Editor ates the rules in regards to the board she had “several communi- also suggested local churches voting process and makes cer- cations” in regards to the security could be looked into as an alter- tain the district adheres to these matter surrounding the Primary nate location for voting. As Energized Now In Garwood rules. and was aware that this was an In other business, the board Mr. Carfagno made clear that it issue of concern for parents. authorized the acceptance of As When First Sworn In is illegal to lock the front door One suggestion the superin- grant funds from the Cranford during the voting process and It is with much pride that I have been serving our town, Russ served our nation tendent made was to secure a Fund for Educational Excellence able to serve the great community of in combat during the Vietnam War. He is told the board it is not permitted bathroom that is exclusively for for 2017-2018 for an amount to ask voters to offer identifica- Garwood as a representative on the no stranger to hard work as illustrated by the workers involved in the vot- totaling $22,920. Borough Council. As I humbly ask for his success in owning and operating a tion of any sort. ing process, “so they don’t go The Cranford BOE held a spe- Superintendent Birnbaum told the your support again this year, I am happy successful small business and his through the whole building.” She cial ceremony to honor retiring to say that I am as energized now as when leadership in representing the HVAC faculty members and Cranford I was first sworn in. I am proud of my industry as a New Jersey Chapter High School students for their record of accomplishments, such as saving president. He brings a common-sense Hartz Mtn. Application Moved achievements. taxpayers over half a million dollars by approach to government, and I am Retirees Frank Barto, Lynn reducing spending while serving on our confident he will once again serve with Berry, Jennifer Casey, Fiona Another resident, James ship put out a request for pro- Finance Committee as well as advocating distinction. Clark, Joan Crincoli, Margaret for independent professionals to help the As a councilperson or a candidate you Nalepa, asked if the township posals (RFP) this year that sets Everhart, Jo Ann Jackson, Louis has left itself in a position to be aside 15 percent as affordable- Council negotiate a better deal with the may not agree with Russ or I on every issue, Loprete, Ann McGovern, Eugene potential developer of the Casale/Petro but I hope to earn your vote once again by slapped with another builder’s housing units. The RFP states Melleno, Angelo Paternoster, remedy lawsuit. proposals can be for up to 225 site on South Avenue, to name a few. giving you confidence that we are the Patricia Pavlak, Maureen Rapach, Accomplishments are made not simply candidates that roll up our sleeves, and do State Superior Court Judge Lisa units; so if built to 225 with 15 Beth Rudofsky, Mary Slocum, Chrystal had set in the final judg- percent allocated for affordable through proposing ideas or attending the hard work even when no one is looking Dale Weber and Joan Weeks were meetings; they come from dedication and – Garwood deserves no less. Garwood ment of repose for the builder’s housing, then that would bring commended by the board and remedy lawsuit won by Cranford the township to meeting 33.75 having the will and the discipline to put in deserves this commitment to service. Superintendent Birnbaum for the hours at home – putting in the time Development Associates (CDA) affordable units. The township their years of service in the Cran- Sara Todisco that Cranford supply 45 afford- is to receive bids Monday, June when the cameras are off and the meetings ford school district. have adjourned. I take my job as a Council President, Garwood able-housing units by December 19. The remaining affordable The Cranford BOE deemed 31, 2018, Mayor Hannen told units could potentially be filled councilperson very seriously, and I am these faculty members “valued not comfortable representing our borough Caruso Earns Degree The Leader and The Times. elsewhere in the township be- employees” and extended praise Judge Chrystal, in March 2009, fore the year 2018 deadline, in a vote or taking sides on an issue until and gratitude for their “dedi- I’m satisfied that I have exhausted all the From Wilkes Univ. had cited the township’s fair share Mayor Hannen told The Leader cated service and contributions housing plan as seriously defi- and The Times. information at my disposal. WILKES-BARRE, Penn. – Wilkes toward the enrichment of the In a typical week, I come home from University awarded 782 bachelor's, cient, and “Cranford still has an The township last endorsed a lives of all those they have edu- unmet housing obligation of 410 Housing Element and Fair Share teaching middle schoolers and master's and doctoral degrees at cated and served during their immediately begin grading student papers. its 70th spring commencement housing units.” Plan in December of 2008, and is tenure,” as stated in the resolu- In reading the final judgment required by state law to endorse No sooner than I’ve packed up the work ceremonies on May 20. tion passed by the BOE. bag, I’m off to spend hours reading Jacqueline Caruso of Garwood of compliance, dated May 22, a plan within every 10 years. To The board also congratulated 2013, for the lawsuit brought on date, the planning board has yet volumes of documents and messages that received a Master of Science in Hunter Brogan and Kelly hit my mailbox and inbox that day, Nursing in Nursing. by CDA, Judge Chrystal declared to begin the process of drafting a McMahon on the completion of the township has an obligation to new Housing Element and Fair researching the issues, drafting reports, their shared term as student and hitting the phones to speak with provide an indigenous need of 55 Share Plan to recommend to the liaison to the BOE for the 2016- Hoffer Earns Place on units, a prior round of 138 units, township committee. residents, staff, and other professionals. 2017 school year. This is the hard work that is needed to plus a portion of the third-round In other business, the board Cranford High School Principal College's Dean's List need of five units. voted, 6-1-1, to go out for bids responsibly represent the best interests of KEENE, N.H. – Ashley Hoffer of Mark Cantagallo, along with the our great borough and take a position on The Leader and The Times has for a planner to draft a new mas- board and Superintendent Cranford was recently named to attempted to reach out to the ter plan, since the current plan an issue to ultimately cast a vote at a the spring 2017 dean's list at Keene Birnbaum, acknowledged more Council meeting. township’s affordable-housing will expire in 2019. Mr. than 290 Cranford High School State College. To qualify for the attorney to clarify and validate Aschenbach voted against, and It’s an honor to have Russ Graham as dean's list, Keene State under- students who participated in a my running mate as he is a man of character the township’s current unmet Mr. Hannen abstained. Board of Education-sponsored graduates must be enrolled in a need of affordable housing, but The board had gone into ex- who has demonstrated his commitment to degree program and must have activity or event and achieved service throughout his life. He serves received no response. ecutive session to discuss hiring an award or honor at the county, completed a minimum of 12 graded After the township purchased an engineer for the master plan, with selflessness as displayed by his four credits in the semester. Students state or national level. years on the Board of Education in support 215-235 Birchwood Avenue but did not vote to go out to bid The next board of education must achieve a 3.5 or higher grade property from CDA, a subsidiary once the board came back to of the Garwood children, despite not point average on a 4.0 scale to meeting is scheduled for Mon- having any of his own. In addition to of S. Hekemian Group, the town- open session. day, June 26. earn dean's list honors. Page S-22 Thursday, June 15, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary possession of a controlled dan- Romano was also issued motor ments, possession of a CDS in a the intersection of East Lincoln gerous substance (cocaine), pos- vehicle summonses for failure to motor vehicle and possession of Avenue and Grove Street for session of drug paraphernalia and signal and possessing a CDS in- an open container of alcohol in a multiple equipment violations. possession of a hypodermic sy- side a motor vehicle. motor vehicle. Kot was arrested, processed, and CRANFORD ringe after their 1999 Oldsmobile Tuesday, June 6, Thomas Thursday, June 8, Randy released, pending a state Supe- Thursday, May 25, Raquel Fa- was stopped at 2:19 p.m. at the Pretlow III, 31, of Irvington, was Franks, 55, of Cranford, was ar- rior Court appearance. Kot was rina, 26, of Little Falls, was ar- intersection of Orange Avenue arrested and charged with driv- rested and charged with posses- also issued motor vehicle sum- rested and charged for posses- and Riverside Drive for an equip- ing while intoxicated (DWI) after sion of a controlled dangerous monses for possessing a con- sion of a prescription analog ment violation. Following an in- his 2011 Mazda was stopped at substance (heroin), possession trolled dangerous substance in a (Adderall), possession of under vestigation at the scene, police 3:51 p.m. at the intersection of of drug paraphernalia and con- motor vehicle, driving while on 50 grams marijuana and posses- determined that the driver, Har- East North Avenue and the GSP tempt of court. While being the suspended list, failure to sion of drug paraphernalia after ris, was in possession of crack Exit 137 northbound ramp for a brought into custody at 3:41 p.m. maintain lamps, driving with high his 2009 Ford was stopped at cocaine, and the passenger, signal violation. Pretlow was ar- at South Union Avenue and East beams illuminated, unclear plates 6:32 p.m. at the intersection of Castellano, was in possession of a rested, processed, and released Lincoln Avenue on an outstand- and failure to exhibit documents. Myrtle Street and Commerce hypodermic syringe, and a glass to a friend pending a municipal ing warrant, police located heroin Friday, June 9, Abdulhaki Man- Drive for an equipment violation. pipe used to ingest cocaine. Har- court appearance. Pretlow was in Franks’ possession. Franks was nan, 28, of Newark, was arrested Farina was arrested, processed, ris and Castellano were arrested, issued motor vehicle summonses transported to Cranford Police and charged with possession of a and released pending a munici- processed, and released pending for driving while intoxicated Department Headquarters, pro- prescription analog (Oxycodone) pal court appearance. Farina was a state Superior Court appear- (DWI), failure to signal, driving cessed, and released on his own and possession of drug parapher- also issued motor vehicle sum- ance. Harris was issued a motor while on the suspended list and recognizance from a warrant out nalia after his 2000 Lincoln was monses for having a view ob- vehicle summons for possessing failure to maintain lamps. of Elizabeth. Franks was issued a stopped at the intersection of Cen- struction and speeding. a controlled dangerous substance Wednesday, June 7, Demetrius state Superior Court appearance tennial Avenue and Wall Street at Sunday, May 28, Danielle inside a motor vehicle. Jeter, 24, of the Vauxhall section for the narcotics offense. 10:13 p.m. for a turn violation. Davidson, 34, of Linden was ar- Tuesday, May 30, Ramon Abreu of Union, was arrested and Thursday, June 8, John Kot, 46, Mannan was arrested, processed rested and charged with driving Jr., 19, of Edison, was arrested charged with possession of under of Garwood, was arrested and and released pending a state Su- while intoxicated (DWI) and being and charged with possession of 50 grams of marijuana and pos- charged with possession of pre- perior Court appearance. Man- under the influence of a CDS after under 50 grams of marijuana session of drug paraphernalia af- scription analog (Suboxone), nan was issued motor vehicle a 2016 Mazda was stopped at the and possession of drug para- ter his 2005 Saturn was stopped possession of a false govern- summonses for failure to main- intersection of Raritan Road and phernalia after his 1998 Lexus at the intersection of Centennial ment document (fraudulent tain lane, failure to observe traffic Centennial Avenue for a traffic sig- was stopped at 10:13 p.m. at the Avenue and Raritan Road at 1:38 driver’s license) and hindering control signal and possession of a nal violation. Following an investi- intersection of Garden State Park- a.m. for a signal violation. Jeter apprehension after his 2014 controlled dangerous substance gation at the scene, police deter- way (GSP) Exit 137 southbound was arrested, processed and re- Dodge was stopped at 9 p.m. at inside a motor vehicle. mined that the driver, Davidson, ramp and North Avenue, East for leased pending a municipal court was DWI. Davidson was arrested, an equipment violation. Abreu appearance. Jeter was also is- processed and released to a friend was arrested, processed, and re- sued motor vehicle summonses pending a Municipal Court appear- leased pending a municipal court for failure to wear seatbelt, fail- ance. She was issued motor ve- violation. Abreu was issued mo- ure to signal and possession of a hicle summonses for failing to stop tor vehicle summonses for fail- controlled dangerous substance at a red light and DWI. ure to maintain lamps, failure to in a motor vehicle. Tuesday, May 30, Kristina make repairs and possessing a Thursday, June 8, Kristen Reed, Yanez, 29, of Tinton Falls, was controlled dangerous substance 30, Fairfield, Vt., was arrested arrested and charged with pos- in a motor vehicle. and charged with DWI, posses- session of a hypodermic syringe Friday, June 2, Andrew Romano, sion of a hypodermic syringe, and possession of drug para- 60, of Garwood, was arrested operating a vehicle while under phernalia after the 2001 Toyota and charged with possession of a the influence of narcotics and she was a passenger in was CDS (heroin), possession of drug possession of drug parapherna- stopped at 12:56 a.m. at the paraphernalia and possession of lia after patrol units responded intersection of Raritan Road and a hypodermic syringe after his to dead end section of Buchanan Centennial Avenue for a seatbelt 2001 Chevrolet was stopped at Street at 12:01 a.m. for a report violation. Yanez was arrested, 7:53 p.m. at the intersection of of motor vehicle accident. Reed processed and released pending East North Avenue and GSP was arrested, processed and re- a municipal court appearance. Northbound Exit 137 entrance leased to a friend pending a The driver was issued a motor for a lane violation. Following an municipal court appearance. vehicle summons for failing to investigation at the scene, police Reed was issued motor vehicle wear a seatbelt. located heroin and hypodermic summonses for DWI, driving Tuesday, May 30, Robert Har- needles inside the vehicle. while suspended, careless driv- Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader ris, 48, of Cranford, and Nichole Romano was arrested, processed ing, leaving the scene of an acci- ANIQUE ENTHUSIASTS...Cranford’s annual antique took place Sat- Castellano, 32, of Kenilworth, and released pending a State dent, failure to a report an acci- urday in the parking lot of the Cranford United Methodist Church. were arrested and charged with Superior Court appearance. dent, failure to exhibit docu- Early morning rain forced many of the vendors to close up and leave early but several remained. Page S-23 Thursday, June 15, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

and Stephanie Renelle, 45a Saint Peter’s Prep Recent Home Sales Myrtle Street, $430,000. Emilio and Karen Louise Di Fabio to Ryan Volpe, 598 Hory Street, Announces Graduates Giardina to Jose H. Cohen and $500,000. Cranford: 04/22/17 Amy Ragas, 9a Parkway Village, Cathy Ann Leonard to Colin E. JERSEY CITY – Saint Peter’s nized Scholar. Mr. Larkin won Amy Karni to Margeurite M. $230,000. Milner and I Jnts Nishitani, 20 Preparatory School celebrated its the Gold Medal in Music. Flemming, 19 Nomahegan Court, James Robert Zatwarnicki to Mac Arthur Avenue, $422,000. 139th Commencement at Saint Mountainside: Sean Hess (Elon $415,000. Dora Ricerca, 46c Parkway Ajit K. and Kalpana R. Roy to Peter’s University on June 3. The University) and Connor McGee Karen A. Durana to Justin Allen Villiage, $169,000. Joseph and Laura Perri, 175 following local residents gradu- (University of Delaware). Mr. and Alice Lindsay Newman, 2 Cedric Foster and Angela Mohawk Drive, $440,000. ated and their college destina- McGee graduated Cum Laude and Nomahegan Court, $481,000. Machuca to Eric and Kristin Carmen Salazar to Buchanan tion is indicated: won the Scholar Athlete Award. Donald E. and Carly Anderson Schwendimann, 307 South Union Street LLC., 14 Buchanan Street, Cranford: Lucas Coleman (Bos- Scotch Plains: Kyle Kelly to Rama and Anitha Musidipalli, Street, $539,000. $264,000. ton College) and Michael Larkin (Amherst College), Theo 600 Brookside Place, $441,000. Thomas E. Gladwell to Jack H. Mildred Leonard to Juan A. Mera (Syracuse University). Mr. Larkin MacMillan (University of Notre Stephanie and Mathias Kaufhold Joyce and Meg Buttrick, 300 and Sugey Acosta, 11 Algonquin was presented his diploma by his Dame), Brendan McEwen to Jon D. Brownell and Rachel A. Retford Avenue, $405,500. Drive, $340,000. grandfather, Richard Larkin, '52 (Villanova University), Adam Seaton, 608 Brookside Place, Judy Mack to Logan M. and Eric T. and Eileen H. Swick to and his father, Richard Larkin, Miller (University of Scranton), $586,000. Antonella Marhefka, 322 Retford Christine Del Negro, 11 Colin '81. Mr. Coleman graduated Ma- and John Vinci (University of Colo- Joan Dalton to John F. Dalton, Avenue, $300,000. Kelly Street, $445,000. gna Cum Laude and Larkin gradu- rado at Boulder). Mr. Kelly gradu- 19 Hillside Place, $455,000. Brian Onyrscuk and I. ated Cum Laude. Mr. Coleman ated Cum Laude and won the Union County Sheriff to ToTo Rauschenbach to Cristopher was a National Hispanic Recog- Scholar Athlete Award. Mr. Properties 13 West End LLC., 13 Ozolnieks and J. Laraque, 19 Con- Reading is Good For You MacMillan, a Commended Scholar West End Place, $291,000. necticut Street, $526,000. Cranford Provide Info. in the National Merit Examina- Helen S. Van Gelder to George Christopher J. and Joanne tion, graduated Magna Cum Catania and Gina Iacocca, 5 West Scaturo to Joanne Scaturo, 21 On 905-Apt. Proposal Laude. He won the Vincent End Place, $280,000. Shetland Drive, $39,684. Angelo P. Breaux to R. Cordero, Cranford Residents, below is Kennedy, '39 Award, which is Lincoln Ave Gospel Hall to presented to the senior who is J. Pepe and K and T Cordero, 810 Iglesia Hermanos Unidos En the link to access the article West End Place, $475,000. about the proposed 905 apart- selected to deliver the gradua- Cristo, 30 West Lincoln Ave, tion speech. Mr. MacMillan also Fannie Mae to Matthew J. and $320,000. ments at the Bank America prop- Brenna L. Tirpak, 7 Henley Av- erty at 750 Walnut Avenue. It won the Gold Medal in Science Stephen J. and Ashley Sciaraffo and the Silver Medal in Math- enue, $396,500. to Jonathan and Leanne appeared on June 8 in The 411 Orange Ave LLC. to Justin Westfield Leader and was writ- ematics. Raymond, 44 Broad Street, Westfield: Angus Applegarth and Katherine Flayer, 411 Or- $390,000. goleader.com/subscribe ten by Christina Hinke. ange Avenue, $755,000. Also available from The (Regis University), Ryan Boll Victor Ferreira to Sam Maitta (Pennsylvania State University), Timothy W. and Loryn F. O’Brien Westfield Leader in the link be- to Robert and Teresa Keiser, 27 low are the architectural, traffic Stuart Callinan (Colorado Col- lege), Thomas Habib (Loyola Locust Drive, $425,000. and site plans for the project. John Eldridge and Leslie Rodd www.cranfordtaxpayers.com University Maryland), Conor Larkin (Fairfield University), to Ryan S. and Naoimi L. Carlson, This information can also be 124 Oak Lane, $429,000. found at www.goleader.com, Daniel Manganello (Fordham University), Sean Mikovits (Col- Lynne Hosler to Jose Torres sample pages 1.pdf – 2.pdf and Norma M. Nunez, 198 Arbor The planning board meeting lege of the Holy Cross), Matthew Phillips (Loyola University Mary- Street, $415,000. for this application was origi- Peter S. Hekemian to Township nally scheduled for June 7 but land), Thomas Riley (Loyola Uni- versity Maryland), and Jackson of Cranford, 235 Birchwood Av- was postponed. The developer, enue, $18,000,000. Hartz Mountain, requested July Tennant (Seton Hall University). Mr. Callinan graduated Cum Ana Sagastume to Joseph and 5 but a date has not yet been Christina Bravo, 9 Roselle Av- set. Laude. Mr. Larkin was presented his diploma by his grandfather, enue, $440,000. As soon as a date is announced, Armand R. Pastine and Sadhvee an email will be sent. Richard Larkin, '52 and his fa- ther, Kevin Larkin, '82. Mr. Riley Hansraj to E. Shvelidze and G. Please be sure to come to the Jnts Shalutashvili, 136 North meeting. was presented his diploma by his father, Thomas Riley, '86. Union Avenue, $1,167,500. Cranford Taxpayers Porcelain-Plus Realty LLC. to Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader http:// AEA Enterprises LLC., 312 East IMPORTANT ROLE...Cranford First Aid Squad and Emergency Medical cranfordtaxpayers.blogspot.com Probitas Verus Honos North Avenue - C05, $330,000. Services personnel were honored at Tuesday night’s township meeting. Pictured Robert Keiser and Teresa at the podium is Kent Lucas. Page S-24 Thursday, June 15, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Robyn Orr-Gioffre for The Westfield Leader Leader RECOGNIZED...Cranford schools social worker JoAnn Jackson is congratulated at thedistrict’s employee retirement recognition ceremony held Monday night.

Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader PROPOSED PET STORE BAN...Larry Cohen, county legislative leader for the Humane Society, at Tuesday’s Cranford Township Committee meeting, requested Robyn Orr-Gioffre for The Westfield Leader Leader that the township pass an ordinance that would ban pet stores from selling cats or ENJOY YOUR RETIREMENT...Hillside Avenue School Nurse Beth Rudofsky is recognized by Superintendent of dogs. Over 100 municipalities in the state have so far passed such an ordinance, Schools Marilyn Birnbaum at the Cranford school district employee retirement recognition ceremony held Monday night. including nearby Fanwood, Scotch Plains and Roselle Park, he said.