Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, July 23, 2015 OUR 125th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 30-2015 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Westfield Council Welcomes New CFO Scott Olson

By DANIEL SAVICKAS of the council approved the motion authorized the town’s Chief Financial Specially Written for The Westfield Leader swiftly and unanimously. Officer (CFO) to draw warrants for WESTFIELD – In what was a slow Councilman Della Fera then moved certain funds required by the town. summer meeting for the Westfield Town forward with 15 resolutions from the Included in such warrants was a war- Council July 14, several resolutions town’s Finance Policy Committee. The rant for funds regarding the issuance of were passed concerning the town’s fi- first 14 were packaged together as one marriage and civil union permits. Also nances and properties, as well as a for a voice vote, whereas the 15th such included was the drawing of a warrant couple of resolutions from the town’s resolution was voted upon in a roll call for the refund of a construction permit Public Works Committee. format. Each of the 15 also was passed for a standby generator. First Ward Councilman Sam Della unanimously by the council. This comes on the heels of the ap- Fera moved to process bills and claims Most of the financial resolutions pointment of a new CFO for the town. in the amount of $636,167.52. The rest passed by the council that evening Scott Olson recently assumed the posi- tion after coming in from Summit. After the meeting concluded, Council- man Mark LoGrippo of the Third Ward expressed his excitement at having Mr. Olson come aboard and being able to work with him in the future. Also on the agenda for the meeting were multiple resolutions to approve the demolitions of six single-family homes in the town, as well as other resolutions stemming from the town’s Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Code Review and Town Property Com- HOMES UNDERWAY…Construction has begun for The Enclave at Shackamaxon on Lamberts Mill Road. The homes will mittee brought to the floor by Second be for those 55 plus and are being built by Toll Brothers. Ward Councilwoman Vicki Kimmins. The council passed each resolution unanimously, with the exception of one resolution regarding the demoli- Fanwood Council Passes tion of a property. In that matter, Fourth Ward Councilman James Foerst ab- stained from voting on a Kensington Drive application due to a conflict of DPW Pact With Garwood interest. The homes slated for demolition are: By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Joe Sarno of Little Avenue in amended to reallocate money to fund 603 Cumberland Street, 201 Baker Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Garwood said, “there are loopholes engineering work for work on Madi- Avenue, 1020 Ripley Avenue, 609 FANWOOD — The mayor and in the agreement.” He said the Com- son Avenue. Kensington Drive, 111 Greene Place council approved Monday two reso- mon Sense Shared Services Act “could A corroded pipe in the basement of and 12 Bates Way. lutions to enter into a shared-services hurt both towns down the road.” The the train station resulted in four feet After a couple of unanimous ap- agreement with the Borough of legislation removes barriers for shared of water that flooded the basement. AN HONOR...A proclamation was presented to Chief Warrant Officer Rob provals of resolutions from the Public Garwood for sharing Fanwood’s di- services between five counties in New The borough will replace the pipes, Murphy of the 1st Battalion of the 57th Troop Command on behalf of Mayor Works Committee presented by First rector of public works. The director Jersey, and Union County is not Mayor Mahr said. Andrew Skibitsky and the Town of Westfield during the Nolan Family of Ward Councilman Frank Arena, Mayor would be hired by Garwood for 10 to amongst them, he said. Girl Scout Samantha McCallion Westfield "Welcome Home" party on July 18. The mayor saluted CWO Murphy Andy Skibitsky adjourned the meet- 15 hours per week at a rate to be “We do a lot of shared services in was presented with a pin of the Bor- and others who have served their state and country and thanked him for his ing, seeing as there were no reports by determined in about a week, Borough the town,” Mayor Colleen Mahr said. ough Seal by Mayor Mahr for having personal sacrifice and dedication in preserving America’s security and well- department heads to be given. At that Administrator Eleanor McGovern “We spend a tremendous amount of attained the highest achievement in being. Pictured, left to right, are: CWO Murphy and Westfield Councilman time, the members of the council dis- told The Westfield Leader. The reso- time with the attorney and insur- Girl Scouting — the Gold Award. For Frank Arena. banded and mingled with the few people lution would become effective Satur- ance…” she added. her Gold Award Project, Samantha CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 day, August 1. The Borough of Garwood passed, developed a cookbook for children County Freeholders Adopt 5-to-1, a resolution recently that would with special dietary needs and Mayor dismiss its director of public works in Mahr said the borough has estab- Mountainside VFW Seeks order to enter into a shared-services lished Samantha McCallion Day. Bond Ordinances for $47 M agreement with Fanwood. The Three other Girl Scouts, Erin Garwood municipal chambers was O’Connor, Abigail Fossaceca and By MICHAELA WINBERG Irvington Avenue,” said Director of Upgraded Memorial Park packed with residents opposing the Caroline Ringel, also have achieved Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Finance for Union County Bibi Taylor. dismissal. the Gold Award, but were not present. ELIZABETH — At the regular meet- Ms. Taylor added that this ordinance By CHRISTINA M. HINKE ans Project, P.O. Box 1163, Moun- Two amended ordinances were The borough has sent a letter to ing of the Union County Freeholders would not create debt that the taxpay- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader tainside, N.J. 07092. VFW 10136 is a passed on second reading. An ordi- PSE&G asking for the utility to “stand on July 16, two ordinances were adopted ers of Union County have to pay off MOUNTAINSIDE — Veterans of New Jersey Non Profit 501(c)19. nance was passed to increase the funds strong in their denial for the easement unanimously by the six Freeholders because there is sufficient revenue com- Foreign Wars (VFW) Post No. 10136 The redesign also would come with allotted for a fire truck for the that the Pilgrim Pipeline is seeking,” present at the meeting. ing in to offset the expenses. is seeking an upgraded memorial park a new name — Mountainside Memo- Fanwood Fire Department. The cost Mayor Mahr said, for its pipeline to The first ordinance authorized a bond Additionally, multiple resolutions at Constitution Plaza, as Post Com- rial Veterans Park at Constitution of the truck was approximately transport oil. Mayor Mahr said the of $44,904,146 that will afford “vari- were adopted, which include, but are mander Tim McLaughlin made a pre- Plaza. $30,000 underestimated, Deputy pipeline “poses a significant risk to ous public improvements and the ac- not limited to, topics such as no fare sentation to the borough council and At the start of the meeting, the Administrator Fred Tompkins told our community” and gives “no ben- quisition of new, additional or replace- increases for NJ Transit customers, mayor on Tuesday. borough council and Mayor Paul The Leader. The new truck, a pumper, efits back to us.” ment equipment,” according to the approving use of the Watchung Reser- “The location is too small for us,” Mirabelli presented the Governor can be ordered the end of August. Burns Way and La Grande Avenue meeting’s agenda. This includes new vation for an Obstacle Run on Satur- Mr. McLaughlin said. The memorial Livingston High School Varsity Base- Also, an ordinance from 2001 was CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 technology and communications equip- day, September 19, 2015, and securing park has garnered the attention of ball and Softball Teams with resolu- ment, new automotive vehicles and a a contract for tree trimming with Rich many veterans who come out to the tions of commendation on their wins new fire engine. Tree Service in South Plainfield. memorial presentations the VFW post this year. The baseball team won state The second ordinance that was Freeholder Vernell Wright presented holds at Constitution Plaza. The revi- champs with a 28-to-6 record. The adopted secures a bond of $2,200,000 a resolution to congratulate Ana Harper talized park would allow for addi- softball team won county champs for the “purpose of providing addi- of Springfield and Lisa Adams of Union tional space for ceremonies and a with a 22-to-5 record. tional security,” according to the on their honors at the Susan G. Komen knee wall for older veterans to sit, The borough council and mayor meeting’s agenda. Volunteer Recognition Dinner. and would help to “enhance the focal passed six resolutions. Included was “This guaranteed bond ordinance According to Ms. Wright, Ms. Harper point,” he said. one to cancel a receivables balance. provides supplemental funding for an was diagnosed with breast cancer at The estimated cost of the project is The budget included a FEMA New affordable housing complex at 350 CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 $30,000. To date the VFW has re- Jersey Hazard Mitigation Grant in ceived $2,000 in gift cards to the the amount of $142,080; however, Home Depot from a community grant FEMA would not pay the grant be- by the Home Depot Foundation. The cause the agency said the borough VFW has approached the Watts Foun- was to submit the grant application dation and the Elks, but no funding before doing the project. After has been received to date. The Watts Superstorm Sandy, the borough pur- Foundation has requested the VFW chased a generator for the library, so consider a different location or place- in effect the building could be used Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader ment of the memorial park, Mr. for a powering station and shelter STATE CHAMPS...Mountainside Mayor Paul Mirabelli and the borough coun- McLaughlin said, but the organiza- during power outages and storm cil presented the Governor Livingston High School Varsity Baseball and Softball tion has not committed to any fund- events, and it budgeted the expense Teams with resolutions of commendation on their wins this year. The baseball ing. Borough Attorney John Post said with the thought FEMA would sup- team won state champs with a 28-to-6 record. The softball team won county he has been in talks with the Watts ply the grant money, Mayor Mirabelli champs with a 22-to-5 record. Pictured are Governor Livingston Baseball Team Foundation, discussing the possibil- told The Westfield Leader. He said members: Sean Savage, Thomas Barbera, Matthew Bruno, Nick Cocchia, Ryan ity of funding, and may have a deci- Mountainside is one of many mu- Zucker, Ian Lynch, Mike Policastro, Rob Dilly, Frank Barone, John Wills, Greg Ellenberger, Mike Falk, Timothy Hardina, Ethan Frohman, John Tedesco, Dan sion in September. Private local con- nicipalities that were let down in this Belfer, Kyle Kramer, John Colendenski, Brian Cranston, Mark Cranston, Vinny tractors have approached the VFW manner. Doren, Will Jennings, Josh Katz, Kevin Morgan, Vinny Polimeni, Cole Schneider with the possibility of donating their An authorization to apply for the and Danny Serretti. time and/or equipment for the project, 2015 Kids Recreation Trust Grant in Mr. McLaughlin said. the amount of $29,500 was passed. PAGE INDEX The VFW post also is incorporat- Half of this would be provided by the Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 16 ing the idea of selling personalized borough, as it is a 50/50 matching Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-15 bricks that will be placed in the plaza, grant, and would be used towards Police ...... 3 Real Estate .... 9-13 Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader with the proceeds used to help fund various field improvements. Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 15 ON WATCH…Harry Brandt of the Westfield Post Office poses next to newspa- the project. Donations can be made The borough received a $45,000 Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 17-18 per boxes that he said were overturned recently by vandals. to: Mountainside VFW 10136, Veter- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Westfield Leader only Page 8 Thursday, July 23, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. 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By FRED T. ROSSI generate school-age children like Specially Written for The Westfield Leader single-family homes do. SCOTCH PLAINS — The zoning “It’s not a family-oriented site,” he board of adjustment unanimously stated in June, calling it more attrac- turned down an application last week tive to what he described as “the book- that would have permitted the develop- ends market” of young childless ment of a two-and-a-half-story, 20- millennials just starting adult life and unit apartment building on North Av- the aging Baby Boomer generation enue. whose child-rearing days are far be- WRV Partnership LP sought a use hind them. variance to develop the property, which Last week, he called the property is situated at 2344 North Avenue next “isolated” and reiterated that the site to Charlie Brown’s restaurant and is does not lend itself to single-family located in an R-3 zone where only homes. Mr. Steck’s comments last week single-family homes can be built. and in June were criticized by neigh- Strong opposition to the plan from borhood residents, several of whom residents living across North Avenue pointed out that single-family homes Photo courtesy of Joe Timko, Scotch Plains DPW — aired at the initial hearing last month are found on North Avenue along the HOT WORK...The repaving of West Broad Street in Scotch Plains started July and then again at the July 16 meeting rail line between the Hetfield Avenue 10 and should be wrapped up by July 17. It includes new concrete handicap — led the board to reject the proposal. bridge and the property in question and ramps, new ecological-style drain inlet heads, two-inch-thick top course paving Residents voiced a number of con- then again between the Westfield pub- and thermoplastic linestriping. The project is being funded by a $244,000 “Local Photo courtesy of selfie Aid” grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation. COUSIN VINNIE...Hey yous Leader guys. Presidential candidate Chris Christie cerns, but the primary objection cen- lic works facility and the Lord & Taylor is pictured with former Union County resident Vincent Lehotsky at a campaign tered on the likely increase in vehicular department store. Others criticized what stop in Myrtle Beach. The candidate was at the Sea Captain's House to meet and traffic in the area. According to site they perceived as the tone of Mr. Steck’s greet residents, discussing healthcare issues, taxes, the economy and how the plans displayed last month, 40 parking remarks that the property — and, to Zoning Board to Continue current president is arming the Iranians and disarming Americans. Mr. Lehotsky, spaces were to be located along one their minds, the wider neighborhood formerly of Exit 12 of the New Jersey Turnpike, wished the New Jersey Governor side of the apartment building and be- — was not a single-family home type that his next exit will be a trip to the White House. hind it. Besides more cars entering and of neighborhood. Several homeowners Wawa Hearing In September exiting the property — especially dur- praised the tight-knit nature of the neigh- ing the morning rush hour when com- borhood on the opposite side of North By FRED T. ROSSI be able to safely exit Route 22 on a Fanwood DPW muters are heading to work and chil- Avenue and recounted ways in which Specially Written for The Westfield Leader stretch of the highway that can be fast- dren are being driven to school — neighbors had assisted each other in SCOTCH PLAINS — The zoning moving and also leave the property on CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 residents worried that visitors to the times of emergencies and how board of adjustment will hold a special the short segment of Glenside Avenue will be under construction, starting squad and fire department will pro- apartment building would park their homeowners had forged a sense of meeting on Thursday, September 17 where the highway jughandle begins. this week on Burns Way, Antonios vide family activities and safety in- cars on neighborhood streets. The po- community. — its third hearing and likely not its last Mr. Klos estimated there would be Panagopoulos, the engineer standing formation. tential for increased flooding in the Board members agreed with the resi- — on an application to build a Wawa three to four deliveries per week to the in for the regular township engineer, Council President Katherine area, especially on North Avenue, also dents, Christine Thompson worrying convenience store and gas station on store and one or two fuel deliveries said. The gas company is 80 percent Mitchell announced that the poetry was mentioned by several residents. that the board was being asked to, in eastbound Route 22, a proposal that each day. complete in replacing the gas main on series at the Carriage House is held Some homeowners said they pre- essence, rezone the property. She sym- has been met with vocal protests from When questioned by Mr. Rogoff La Grande Avenue, he said. Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ferred four or five single-family homes pathized with the neighbors who wor- neighborhood residents. about how a food and a fuel truck Pleasant Avenue water main im- Mayor Mahr said A&P has recently be built on the property because that ried about increased traffic and the On Monday night, Ronald Klos, a making simultaneous deliveries would provements are completed and the filed for bankruptcy. “As of this after- would be less of a burden on the neigh- potential effect on their property val- professional engineer, testified and be able to navigate through the prop- water company is expected to con- noon the Fanwood location is not one borhood. But professional planner Pe- ues. “It’s not a good idea,” she said, answered questions for more than three erty, Mr. Klos first said that such deliv- nect house services at the end of July, of the 10 that will be closing,” she ter Steck repeated several points he adding that four or five single-family hours about Wawa’s plans for the site, ery schedules would be controlled by Mr. Panagopoulos said. said. The borough has met with A&P made at the board’s June 4 hearing homes would be preferable. Ed Minall which presently is the site of the Wawa to ensure that two trucks will not Portland Avenue is to be paved officials to request the Fanwood lo- when he testified that an apartment said he was concerned about the poten- Sanguiliano Garden Center. Wawa is be on the site at the same time, but then curb to curb in August, he stated. cation make improvements to its store, building was preferable to single-fam- tial for overflow parking from the apart- proposing to build its 5,585-square- said if the situation did occur, the trucks Councilman Russell Huegel said in she said. ily homes. Its relative isolation, given ment building spilling over into nearby foot facility at the corner of Glenside would be able to safely traverse the his Public Works report that the an- Two “very dangerous” drunk-driv- that it is bounded by North Avenue and streets. Dan Sullivan said the proposal and Mountain Avenues and fronting on property. Mr. Klos admitted, in response nual storm sewer inspections have ing accidents occurred in one week in the Raritan Valley train tracks, means amounted to “an over-utilization” of Route 22. Eight fuel dispensers will be to a question from board planner Mary been underway by Public Works. Pav- the borough, Mayor Mahr said. She the site is not amenable to couples the property, especially given that there located at the western side of the prop- Moody, that trucks making deliveries ers were repaired on the southside of stressed to people that “it is not worth considering raising a family there, he are a number of single-family homes erty, which will be accessible to drivers when the parking lot was full with the train station. Pothole repairs are getting into the car.” said last month. Traffic and safety con- along the rest of North Avenue. The on Route 22 and Glenside Avenue. Mr. customer cars would have to carefully continuing, and Public Works has “Let’s be smart about drinking and cerns are heightened, he had said, when board’s 6-to-0 vote to deny the applica- Klos said preliminary site plans — make their way through the property. poured 28 tons of asphalt, which is up driving and socializing,” Mayor Mahr there are single-family homes with tion was met with loud and sustained which would have to be approved sepa- There also were concerns raised by over last year, he said. Residents can said. children. He also said that one- and applause from the 40 or so residents in rately if the zoning board approves a residents living on or near Mountain call Public Works to request repairs Resident Marci Sempel has sold two-bedroom units do not typically attendance. variety of use and other variances that Avenue about the lighting being pro- of potholes, he said. the Mara’s franchise in the borough, are the subject of the current applica- posed for the establishment, which Councilman Tom Kranz said the Mayor Mahr announced. The fran- tion — call for 58 parking spaces at the would be open 24 hours a day. Prelimi- Party in the Park was a success. “The chise location was purchased by a front and rear of the building, several nary plans call for a 49-square-foot recreation commission worked tire- new business and Mara’s will remain, County Freeholders lighted signs and a large canopy over sign atop a pole along Route 22, a large lessly to make that work. It was a but run by a new owner. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the fuel pumps. sign on the front of the building, a really great time for everybody,” Mr. Gloria Rusnak, a front desk clerk at The board’s first hearing on April 30 smaller one at the rear entrance, several Kranz said. the Fanwood Memorial Library, will age 39 and while six months pregnant still be on the street. Now, I’m actually was filled to capacity with residents, dozen lights under the 210-square-foot National Night Out will be held in retire in August after serving 25 years with her third child. After surviving going to college.” attorneys, corporate officials and other sloped canopy that will rise from 14 La Grande Park on Tuesday, August with the library. The council passed a breast cancer, Ms. Harper was awarded Later, about a dozen residents ex- experts, and Monday’s hearing was feet above the ground to 22 feet high, 4. The police department, rescue resolution that allows for her replace- the 2015 Promise of One Award for pressed their concerns regarding the similar, with about 75 residents in at- and smaller lighting elsewhere on the ment, who holds a Master of Science personally raising $2,000 to help proposed building of a turf field and tendance and many voicing their dis- property. Several homeowners worried degree, to receive a higher salary women receive mammograms, and stadium at Rahway River Park. agreement with Mr. Klos’ assessments that their properties would be bathed in PUBLIC NOTICE because she has a higher education. traveling to South Carolina to represent Jeff Robinson, a resident of Rahway, and plans for the site. Two attorneys light from the Wawa property, and es- TOWN OF WESTFIELD George Stafford of the New Jersey Susan G. Komen’s North Jersey chap- said that he is worried about increased also were present in their capacity as pecially the lighted canopy, even with BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Highlands Coalition asked the gov- ter. traffic and parking problems around legal counsel for those opposing the screening of trees and fencing be- Notice is hereby given that Westfield erning body to pass a resolution to Similarly, Ms. Adams received Su- Rahway River Park. Additionally, Wawa’s application. Marc Rogoff, rep- ing proposed. A few residents pro- Board of Adjustment adopted resolutions support the Highlands Act as it is. The san G. Komen’s 2015 Extra Mile Award Loretta Decker, a resident of Clark, at its meeting on July 13, 2015 for the resenting resident John Lama, and tested the proposed 35-foot height of following applications decided upon at its 2008 Master Plan for the Highlands after volunteering with the organiza- said that she is concerned about the Stephen Geffner, representing the own- the convenience store, saying it was too meeting on June 8, 2015. is under review this year and, he said, tion for over 10 years. Ms. Adams’ boss presence of carcinogens in the turf ers of the Exxon gas station across intrusive for a residential neighbor- Barry and Jennifer Jaruzelski, 210 a “substantial number of changes” described her as a “huge help planning field. Route 22 from the proposed Wawa site, hood. South Euclid Avenue. Applicant sought were suggested by property owners and organizing fund-raising events, and “I feel like I’m going to cry when I also questioned Mr. Klos on Monday approval to construct a steeper sloped roof and townships. Some farmers want to a ray of sunshine to have around.” see what [the park] is going to look like night. above the existing garage to allow for the sell their farmlands to developers, “As a personal survivor [of breast once the stadium is built,” said Leigh storage of three vehicles within the garage Much of the questioning by the two which could diminish the water sup- cancer], I want you to know how much Daniel of Cranford. “The end of the attorneys and by the residents centered WF Council contrary to Sections 2.11G, 13.01G1b and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 13.01I2 of the Land Use Ordinance to ply, Mr. Stafford said. The Highlands I appreciate what you both do,” said park is coming with this.” around traffic safety in what is a busy allow a side yard setback for the garage of provides water for 5.3 million people Ms. Wright. Board Vice Chairman Bruce Bergen and, at times, congested intersection who were in attendance for the meet- 3.6 feet where a minimum of 10 feet is in 244 municipalities in the state of During the public comment portion said that he appreciated all the com- required and to allow a height for an acces- that links Glenside Avenue in the Watch- ing. sory structure of 17.11 feet where a maxi- New Jersey, he said. of the meeting, Mayor Christine ments from those who disagree with ing Reservation with the lower sections Among those in attendance at the mum of 15 feet is allowed. Application Dansereau of Roselle thanked the board what the board is considering for of Scotch Plains. Jughandles on both council meeting was Fourth Ward Re- approved with conditions. for its funding of the youth employ- Rahway River Park, and that the board the eastbound and westbound lanes of publican Council candidate Doug Francesco & Lisa Flora Mola, 108 ment program Roselle First. has yet to officially decide whether a Route 22 also add to the traffic volume. Stokes. Mr. Stokes is hoping to fill the Surrey Lane. Applicant sought approval MS Council “I know how difficult it is to get stadium will be built. Concerns were raised about how trucks seat currently held by Councilman to construct a first floor addition, a second CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 grants for these types of programs, but Before the meeting’s adjournment, floor addition and a front porch contrary to delivering both food and fuel to the Foerst, who is not seeking re-election. Sections 11.08E5, 11.08E7, 12.04E1, grant from the 2015 Infrastructure it is so important to get our youth Freeholder Linda Carter encouraged Wawa site would be able to safely He sat, with a small marble notebook in 12.04F1, 12.03F2 and 12.04F3 of the Land and Municipal Aid Grant Program. prepared for the future. I have seen the public to participate in the Salva- navigate their way on to and off of the hand, eagerly taking notes during the Use Ordinance to allow a front yard set- The borough entered into an an- nothing but a stellar performance from tion Army Plainfield Corps’ bicycle property. meeting. back of 23.8 feet where 30 feet is required; nual Shared Services Agreement in this program, and we are 100 percent in restoration event on Thursday, July 23. to allow a rear yard setback of 29 feet Mr. Klos said the plan was for fuel After the meeting, Mayor Skibitsky where a minimum of 35 feet is required; to the Community Development Block support of it,” said Ms. Dansereau. Residents can donate bicycles at 1367 trucks to enter the property directly greeted children who were sitting hap- allow a floor area ratio of 39.4% where a Grant (CDBG) Program for 2015- Evan Weissglass, owner of Atlantic South Avenue, Plainfield, NJ, and they from Route 22, dispense fuel into un- pily in the front row of the council maximum of 37% is allowed; to allow a 2016. The CDBG program enables Medals and an employer for Roselle will be restored and given to children derground tanks and then exit behind chambers, and who had met with mem- building coverage of 21.2% where a maxi- homeless individuals and families to First, had two employees come from who cannot afford bicycles. mum of 20% is allowed; to allow a building the convenience store building and leave bers of the council prior to the meeting coverage with a deck of 24% where a move toward independent living and Roselle First this year. Mr. Weissglass “I want to thank the Salvation Army the property via the short segment of to discuss an Eagle Scout project aimed maximum of 22% is allowed and to allow a prevents homelessness, according to said that this program is a win-win and the Plainfield community partners Glenside Avenue between Route 22 at beautifying the bird sanctuary lo- building coverage with a porch of 25.7% the resolution. because he got two hard-working em- who have rallied together to make this and Mountain Avenue. Trucks deliver- cated off of Grove Street and make it where a maximum of 24% is allowed. Ap- A bond ordinance was introduced ployees, and he was able to help them event happen,” said Ms. Carter. “To see plication approved with conditions. ing food and other items to the food more accessible by installing bird- on first reading, in the amount of build their future. [children’s] faces when they’re able to mart would enter via that same stretch houses and clearing woodchip and Michele & Nils Gesser, 205 East $550,000, to be used towards infra- Roselle resident Elijah Williams said, pick a bicycle and bring it home is Dudley Avenue. Applicant sought ap- of Glenside Avenue and then exit di- mulch pathways. Mayor Skibitsky proval to install a fence contrary to Section structure improvements in the bor- “If it weren’t for this program, I would priceless.” rectly onto Route 22. smiled, handed out Town of Westfield 12.07C5 of the Land Use Ordinance to ough. Residents expressed skepticism that lapel pins to the group and thanked allow a fence height of 6 feet where a The council and mayor approved the large trucks — which Mr. Klos said them for their time and effort with the maximum of 4 feet is allowed. Application the appointment of Christopher Sileo would be tractor trailer-sized — would project. approved with conditions. as a volunteer firefighter. Daniel Epstein, 52 Michael Drive. Mayor Mirabelli provided an up- Applicant sought approval to construct a third floor addition contrary to Section date on the Department of Transpor- 11.06E8 of the Land Use Ordinance to tation (DOT) roadwork on Route 22 allow 3 stories where a maximum of 2.5 East and New Providence Road in the stories is allowed. Application denied. borough. He said the DOT has com- Joshua A. Kuntz & Stephanie M. Nash, pleted Phase 1, which extended bar- 237 Munsee Way. Applicant sought ap- riers, added lights and repaved Route proval to construct a new single family home contrary to Section 11.04E5 of the 22 East. Phase 2, which will imple- Land Use Ordinance to allow a front yard ment a computer synchronization of setback of 50 feet where 76.90 feet is the lights to detect backups in traffic, required. Application approved with condi- will begin in the next two weeks. He tions. said he is hopeful that this will allevi- Plans and applications are on file in the ate the delays in traffic patterns Moun- office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and tainside residents have recently ex- may be seen Monday through Friday from perienced. Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Following the public meeting, the BIG BAND SOUND...As part of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders' Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Kathleen Nemeth governing body met in closed cham- Arts Festival 2015, Ed Palermo's Big Band performs at Oak Ridge Park in Clark. TAKING SHAPE…Many of the stores in the new massive Clark Commons Secretary, Board of Adjustment The series continues Wednesday nights in Clark and starts on August 5 at Echo shopping center on Raritan Road in Clark have opened. The anchor store,Whole 1 T - 7/23/15, The Leader Fee: $58.65 bers to discuss a contract. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, July 23, 2015 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 56th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 30-2015 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS SP Board Rejects North Avenue Apartment Development Proposal

By FRED T. ROSSI hearing last month and then again at streets. The potential for increased Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the July 16 meeting — led the board flooding in the area, especially on SCOTCH PLAINS — The zoning to reject the proposal. North Avenue, also was mentioned board of adjustment unanimously Residents voiced a number of con- by several residents. turned down an application last week cerns, but the primary objection cen- Some homeowners said they pre- that would have permitted the devel- tered on the likely increase in vehicu- ferred four or five single-family homes opment of a two-and-a-half-story, 20- lar traffic in the area. According to be built on the property because that unit apartment building on North site plans displayed last month, 40 would be less of a burden on the Avenue. parking spaces were to be located neighborhood. But professional plan- WRV Partnership LP sought a use along one side of the apartment build- ner Peter Steck repeated several points variance to develop the property, ing and behind it. Besides more cars he made at the board’s June 4 hearing which is situated at 2344 North Av- entering and exiting the property — when he testified that an apartment enue next to Charlie Brown’s restau- especially during the morning rush building was preferable to single-fam- rant and is located in an R-3 zone hour when commuters are heading to ily homes. Its relative isolation, given where only single-family homes can work and children are being driven to that it is bounded by North Avenue be built. But strong opposition to the school — residents worried that visi- and the Raritan Valley train tracks, plan from residents living across tors to the apartment building would means the site is not amenable to North Avenue — aired at the initial park their cars on neighborhood couples considering raising a family there, he said last month. Traffic and safety concerns are heightened, he had said, when there are single-fam- ily homes with children. He also said that one- and two-bedroom units do not typically generate school-age chil- dren like single-family homes do. “It’s not a family-oriented site,” he stated in June, calling it more attrac- Christina M. Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tive to what he described as “the ON BOARD...Councilman Kevin Boris welcomes Timothy Green and Samuel Fourre, far right, to the Fanwood Fire Department. The council approved a resolution Monday to hire the two new firefighters who will enter the Academy next bookends market” of young childless month. millennials just starting adult life and the aging Baby Boomer generation whose child-rearing days are far be- hind them. Fanwood Council Passes Last week, he called the property “isolated” and reiterated that the site does not lend itself to single-family homes. Mr. Steck’s comments last DPW Pact With Garwood week and in June were criticized by neighborhood residents, several of By CHRISTINA M. HINKE ough Administrator Eleanor nance was passed to increase the funds whom pointed out that single-family Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times McGovern told The Scotch Plains- allotted for a fire truck for the homes are found on North Avenue FANWOOD — The mayor and Fanwood Times. The resolution Fanwood Fire Department. The cost along the rail line between the Hetfield council approved Monday two reso- would become effective Saturday, of the truck was approximately Avenue bridge and the property in lutions to enter into a shared-ser- August 1. $30,000 underestimated, Deputy question and then again between the vices agreement with the Borough Joe Sarno of Little Avenue in Administrator Fred Tompkins told Photo courtesy of Brian Horton Westfield public works facility and of Garwood for sharing Fanwood’s Garwood said, “there are loopholes The Times. The new truck, a pumper, HAPPY HEART...During an exhibition of first responders for kids at the the Lord & Taylor department store. director of public works. The direc- in the agreement.” He said the Com- can be ordered the end of August. Fanwood Memorial Library Monday night, representatives of the police and fire Others criticized what they perceived tor would be hired by Garwood for mon Sense Shared Services Act “could Also, an ordinance from 2001 was departments and the rescue squad offered children the chance to explore a police as the tone of Mr. Steck’s remarks 10 to 15 hours per week at a rate to hurt both towns down the road.” The amended to reallocate money to fund car, fire truck and a rescue squad rig and to ask questions of the first responders. Pictured, 2-year-old Heidi Richer of Fanwood listens to the heartbeat of her CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 be determined in about a week, Bor- legislation removes barriers for shared engineering work for work on Madi- brother, 4-year-old Jackson, as Rescue Squad Captain Patty Buckridee helps. services between five counties in New son Avenue. Jersey, and Union County is not A corroded pipe in the basement of amongst them, he said. the train station resulted in four feet County Freeholders Adopt “We do a lot of shared services in of water that flooded the basement. Scotch Plains to Transfer the town,” Mayor Colleen Mahr said. The borough will replace the pipes, “We spend a tremendous amount of Mayor Mahr said. Bond Ordinances For $47 M time with the attorney and insur- Girl Scout Samantha McCallion Dispatch Services to County ance…” she added. was presented with a pin of the Bor- By MICHAELA WINBERG the Susan G. Komen Volunteer Rec- The Borough of Garwood passed, ough Seal by Mayor Mahr for having By FRED T. ROSSI to the council about the benefits of Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ognition Dinner. 5-to-1, a resolution recently that would attained the highest achievement in Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times such a move, which was undertaken ELIZABETH — At the regular According to Ms. Wright, Ms. dismiss its director of public works in Girl Scouting — the Gold Award. For SCOTCH PLAINS — Before tak- five years ago by Fanwood along meeting of the Union County Free- Harper was diagnosed with breast order to enter into a shared-services her Gold Award Project, Samantha ing formal action to transfer police with a number of other municipali- holders on July 16, two ordinances cancer at age 39 and while six months agreement with Fanwood. The developed a cookbook for children and fire dispatch services to Union ties in the county. Mr. Moran esti- were adopted unanimously by the six pregnant with her third child. After Garwood municipal chambers was with special dietary needs and Mayor County, the township council first mated that Fanwood has saved about Freeholders present at the meeting. surviving breast cancer, Ms. Harper packed with residents opposing the Mahr said the borough has estab- wants details on the costs to the mu- $400,000 since it made the switch in The first ordinance authorized a was awarded the 2015 Promise of dismissal. lished Samantha McCallion Day. nicipality as well as the amount of 2010. bond of $44,904,146 that will afford One Award for personally raising Two amended ordinances were Three other Girl Scouts, Erin money that will be saved locally by Deputy Mayor Colleen Gialanella “various public improvements and $2,000 to help women receive passed on second reading. An ordi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 making the move — but it appears asked that Mr. Moran return to make a the acquisition of new, additional or mammograms, and traveling to South that a transfer is inevitable. formal presentation on the move at a replacement equipment,” according Carolina to represent Susan G. At the council’s conference meet- public meeting so that residents can to the meeting’s agenda. This includes Komen’s North Jersey chapter. ing on Tuesday, Township Manager become educated on its benefits. She new technology and communications Similarly, Ms. Adams received Al Mirabella said that switching dis- noted that she had recently toured the equipment, new automotive vehicles Susan G. Komen’s 2015 Extra Mile patch to the county, the headquarters county site with Councilman and a new fire engine. Award after volunteering with the of which is located on North Avenue Llewellyn Jones and pronounced the The second ordinance that was organization for over 10 years. Ms. in Westfield, will yield about facility very desirable for Scotch adopted secures a bond of $2,200,000 Adams’ boss described her as a “huge $178,000 in savings on salaries alone, Plains’ use. Mayor Kevin Glover said for the “purpose of providing addi- help planning and organizing fund- not counting the savings from not the move “meets all the criteria for tional security,” according to the raising events, and a ray of sunshine having to upgrade dispatch software public safety,” and pointed out that the meeting’s agenda. to have around.” and hardware in Scotch Plains. Ear- savings estimated by Mr. Mirabella “This guaranteed bond ordinance “As a personal survivor [of breast lier in the year, county Public Safety equaled about two tax points on mu- provides supplemental funding for an cancer], I want you to know how Director Andrew Moran and Dispatch nicipal property-tax bills. affordable housing complex at 350 much I appreciate what you both do,” Coordinator Gareth Williams spoke CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Irvington Avenue,” said Director of said Ms. Wright. Finance for Union County Bibi Tay- During the public comment por- lor. tion of the meeting, Mayor Christine Ms. Taylor added that this ordi- Dansereau of Roselle thanked the nance would not create debt that the board for its funding of the youth taxpayers of Union County have to employment program Roselle First. pay off because there is sufficient “I know how difficult it is to get revenue coming in to offset the ex- grants for these types of programs, penses. but it is so important to get our youth Additionally, multiple resolutions prepared for the future. I have seen were adopted, which include, but are nothing but a stellar performance from Photo courtesy of Joe Timko, Scotch Plains DPW not limited to, topics such as no fare this program, and we are 100 percent HOT WORK...The repaving of West Broad Street in Scotch Plains started July 10 and should be wrapped up by July 17. It includes new concrete handicap increases for NJ Transit customers, in support of it,” said Ms. Dansereau. ramps, new ecological-style drain inlet heads, two-inch-thick top course paving approving use of the Watchung Res- Evan Weissglass, owner of Atlan- and thermoplastic linestriping. The project is being funded by a $244,000 “Local ervation for an Obstacle Run on Sat- tic Medals and an employer for Aid” grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation. urday, September 19, 2015, and se- Roselle First, had two employees curing a contract for tree trimming come from Roselle First this year. Mr. PAGE INDEX with Rich Tree Service in South Weissglass said that this program is a Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 16 Plainfield. win-win because he got two hard- Sports ...... 9-15 Freeholder Vernell Wright pre- Editorial ...... 4-5 working employees, and he was able Police ...... 3 Real Estate .... 9-13 Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times sented a resolution to congratulate to help them build their future. HOMES UNDERWAY…Construction has begun for The Enclave at Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 15 Ana Harper of Springfield and Lisa Shackamaxon on Lamberts Mill Road. The homes will be for those 55-plus and Roselle resident Elijah Williams Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 17-18 are being built by Toll Brothers. Adams of Union on their honors at CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Scotch Plains - Fanwood Times only Page 8 Thursday, July 23, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Homewatch CareGivers Professional Staff Raising the bar in homecare every day!

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Trucks delivering food and Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times other items to the food mart would SCOTCH PLAINS — The zoning enter via that same stretch of board of adjustment will hold a spe- Glenside Avenue and then exit di- cial meeting on Thursday, Septem- rectly onto Route 22. ber 17 — its third hearing and likely Residents expressed skepticism not its last — on an application to that the large trucks — which Mr. build a Wawa convenience store and Klos said would be tractor trailer- gas station on eastbound Route 22, a sized — would be able to safely exit proposal that has been met with vo- Route 22 on a stretch of the highway cal protests from neighborhood resi- that can be fast-moving and also dents. leave the property on the short seg- On Monday night, Ronald Klos, a ment of Glenside Avenue where the professional engineer, testified and highway jughandle begins. Mr. Klos answered questions for more than estimated there would be three to three hours about Wawa’s plans for four deliveries per week to the store the site, which presently is the site of and one or two fuel deliveries each Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the Sanguiliano Garden Center. day. JERSEY CORN...Gray skies and humid weather could not keep the crowds away Wawa is proposing to build its 5,585- When questioned by Mr. Rogoff from last Saturday's Farmers’ Market in Scotch Plains. The weekly market, square-foot facility at the corner of about how a food and a fuel truck which runs into November, is featuring bumper crops of Jersey corn, beets and Glenside and Mountain Avenues and making simultaneous deliveries string beans as well as locally-made foods. Photo courtesy of selfie fronting on Route 22. Eight fuel would be able to navigate through COUSIN VINNIE...Hey yous Times guys. Presidential candidate Chris Christie dispensers will be located at the the property, Mr. Klos first said that is pictured with former Union County resident Vincent Lehotsky at a campaign western side of the property, which such delivery schedules would be stop in Myrtle Beach. The candidate was at the Sea Captain's House to meet and will be accessible to drivers on Route controlled by Wawa to ensure that Fanwood DPW greet residents, discussing healthcare issues, taxes, the economy and how the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 current president is arming the Iranians and disarming Americans. Mr. Lehotsky, 22 and Glenside Avenue. Mr. Klos two trucks will not be on the site at formerly of Exit 12 of the New Jersey Turnpike, wished the New Jersey Governor said preliminary site plans — which the same time, but then said if the O’Connor, Abigail Fossaceca and poured 28 tons of asphalt, which is up that his next exit will be a trip to the White House. would have to be approved sepa- situation did occur, the trucks would Caroline Ringel, also have achieved over last year, he said. Residents can rately if the zoning board approves a be able to safely traverse the prop- the Gold Award, but were not present. call Public Works to request repairs variety of use and other variances erty. Mr. Klos admitted, in response The borough has sent a letter to of potholes, he said. that are the subject of the current to a question from board planner PSE&G asking for the utility to “stand Councilman Tom Kranz said the Scotch Plains Council application — call for 58 parking Mary Moody, that trucks making strong in their denial for the ease- Party in the Park was a success. “The CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 spaces at the front and rear of the deliveries when the parking lot was ment that the Pilgrim Pipeline is seek- recreation commission worked tire- In other business, the governing added, somewhat tongue-in-cheek, building, several lighted signs and a full with customer cars would have ing,” Mayor Mahr said, for its pipe- lessly to make that work. It was a body put off introducing a noise or- that with a noise ordinance in effect, large canopy over the fuel pumps. to carefully make their way through line to transport oil. Mayor Mahr said really great time for everybody,” Mr. dinance after council members “no dog can ever bark.” The board’s first hearing on April the property. the pipeline “poses a significant risk Kranz said. balked at what they saw as its overly- Later, at the council’s business 30 was filled to capacity with resi- There also were concerns raised to our community” and gives “no National Night Out will be held in La broad reach. Health Officer Warren meeting, two residents living adja- dents, attorneys, corporate officials by residents living on or near Moun- benefits back to us.” Grande Park on Tuesday, August 4. Hehl spoke to the governing body cent to Shackamaxon Country Club and other experts, and Monday’s tain Avenue about the lighting being Burns Way and La Grande Avenue The police department, rescue squad about potential ramifications of en- complained about the noise they hear hearing was similar, with about 75 proposed for the establishment, will be under construction, starting and fire department will provide fam- acting an ordinance based on a state from the club’s weekly pool parties, residents in attendance and many which would be open 24 hours a this week on Burns Way, Antonios ily activities and safety information. model, saying the noise limits would and were disappointed to hear that voicing their disagreement with Mr. day. Preliminary plans call for a 49- Panagopoulos, the engineer standing Council President Katherine Mitchell likely be applied to both residences the council had tabled the proposed Klos’ assessments and plans for the square-foot sign atop a pole along in for the regular township engineer, announced that the poetry series at the and businesses. He pointed to such ordinance for further discussion. Mrs. site. Two attorneys also were present Route 22, a large sign on the front of said. The gas company is 80 percent Carriage House is held Tuesdays at 8 events as the annual UNICO/Italian Gialanella called it “outrageous” that in their capacity as legal counsel for the building, a smaller one at the complete in replacing the gas main on p.m. Festival held at St. Bartholomew the developers, not only at Shackamaxon those opposing Wawa’s application. rear entrance, several dozen lights La Grande Avenue, he said. Mayor Mahr said A&P has recently Apostle Roman Catholic Church over but elsewhere in town, had not met Marc Rogoff, representing resident under the 210-square-foot sloped Pleasant Avenue water main im- filed for bankruptcy. “As of this after- Labor Day weekend and the periodic their obligations with regard to shield- John Lama, and Stephen Geffner, canopy that will rise from 14 feet provements are completed and the noon the Fanwood location is not one outdoor events sponsored by Darby ing nearby homes from lights and representing the owners of the Exxon above the ground to 22 feet high, water company is expected to con- of the 10 that will be closing,” she said. Road pub and said those events would noise. gas station across Route 22 from the and smaller lighting elsewhere on nect house services at the end of July, The borough has met with A&P offi- require annual waivers from noise The council on Tuesday also agreed proposed Wawa site, also questioned the property. Several homeowners Mr. Panagopoulos said. cials to request the Fanwood location restrictions. Music at backyard par- to invite back for further conversa- Mr. Klos on Monday night. worried that their properties would Portland Avenue is to be paved make improvements to its store, she ties, he added, would “need to be tions several prospective candidates Much of the questioning by the be bathed in light from the Wawa curb to curb in August, he stated. said. contained” to the property itself or seeking to be hired as planners to two attorneys and by the residents property, and especially the lighted Councilman Russell Huegel said in Two “very dangerous” drunk-driv- not be louder than 65 decibels at oversee revitalization of the down- centered around traffic safety in what canopy, even with the screening of his Public Works report that the an- ing accidents occurred in one week in night. To demonstrate how low a town business district. Last month, is a busy and, at times, congested trees and fencing being proposed. A nual storm sewer inspections have the borough, Mayor Mahr said. She level that was, Mr. Hehl held up a four companies made brief presenta- intersection that links Glenside Av- few residents protested the proposed been underway by Public Works. Pav- stressed to people that “it is not worth noise-meter in the silent meeting tions to the council about their ideas, enue in the Watching Reservation 35-foot height of the convenience ers were repaired on the southside of getting into the car.” room and said it had registered 45 but the council will invite at least with the lower sections of Scotch store, saying it was too intrusive for the train station. Pothole repairs are “Let’s be smart about drinking and decibels. three of them to make more lengthy Plains. Jughandles on both the east- a residential neighborhood. continuing, and Public Works has driving and socializing,” Mayor Mahr Councilwoman Gialanella said she presentations at a public meeting. bound and westbound lanes of Route said. did “not feel good about” enacting Councilwoman Gialanella asked 22 also add to the traffic volume. Resident Marci Sempel has sold such an ordinance. While admitting whether “we need to limit ourselves Concerns were raised about how Westfield Council Welcomes the Mara’s franchise in the borough, that there are “pockets that are prob- to just one planner for downtown” trucks delivering both food and fuel Mayor Mahr announced. The fran- lematic” in town, she said an ordi- since, to her mind, there were “bits to the Wawa site would be able to chise location was purchased by a nance of the type being proposed and pieces” in each of the four June safely navigate their way on to and New CFO Scott Olson new business and Mara’s will remain, “would make it impossible to do presentations that were worthy of off of the property. but run by a new owner. business” in Scotch Plains. She consideration. Mr. Klos said the plan was for fuel By DANIEL SAVICKAS the position after coming in from Gloria Rusnak, a front desk clerk at Mayor Glover said the four candi- trucks to enter the property directly Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Summit. After the meeting concluded, the Fanwood Memorial Library, will PUBLIC NOTICE dates should be provided with two from Route 22, dispense fuel into WESTFIELD – In what was a slow Councilman Mark LoGrippo of the retire in August after serving 25 years studies on downtown revitalization underground tanks and then exit be- summer meeting for the Westfield Town Third Ward expressed his excitement with the library. The council passed a TOWN OF WESTFIELD that were conducted in earlier years hind the convenience store building Council on July 14, several resolutions at having Mr. Olson come aboard and resolution that allows for her replace- BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT in an effort to combine, where pos- and leave the property via the short were passed concerning the town’s fi- being able to work with him in the ment, who holds a Master of Science Notice is hereby given that Westfield sible, conclusions and proposals from segment of Glenside Avenue be- nances and properties, as well as a future. degree, to receive a higher salary Board of Adjustment adopted resolutions at its meeting on July 13, 2015 for the those earlier reports with current tween Route 22 and Mountain Av- couple of resolutions from the town’s Also on the agenda for the meeting because she has a higher education. following applications decided upon at its ideas. One thing he did not want to Public Works Committee. were multiple resolutions to approve George Stafford of the New Jersey meeting on June 8, 2015. happen, he said, was for another study First Ward Councilman Sam Della the demolitions of six single-family Highlands Coalition asked the gov- Barry and Jennifer Jaruzelski, 210 to be conducted and then shelved, as Fera moved to process bills and claims homes in the town, as well as other erning body to pass a resolution to South Euclid Avenue. Applicant sought he said was done with the earlier in the amount of $636,167.52. The rest resolutions stemming from the town’s support the Highlands Act as it is. The approval to construct a steeper sloped roof reports. of the council approved the motion Code Review and Town Property 2008 Master Plan for the Highlands above the existing garage to allow for the storage of three vehicles within the garage swiftly and unanimously. Committee brought to the floor by is under review this year and, he said, contrary to Sections 2.11G, 13.01G1b and Councilman Della Fera then moved Second Ward Councilwoman Vicki a “substantial number of changes” 13.01I2 of the Land Use Ordinance to forward with 15 resolutions from the Kimmins. The council passed each were suggested by property owners allow a side yard setback for the garage of Freeholders town’s Finance Policy Committee. The resolution unanimously, with the ex- and townships. Some farmers want to 3.6 feet where a minimum of 10 feet is CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 required and to allow a height for an acces- first 14 were packaged together as one ception of one resolution regarding sell their farmlands to developers, sory structure of 17.11 feet where a maxi- said, “If it weren’t for this program, I for a voice vote, whereas the 15th such the demolition of a property. In that which could diminish the water sup- mum of 15 feet is allowed. Application would still be on the street. Now, I’m resolution was voted upon in a roll call matter, Fourth Ward Councilman ply, Mr. Stafford said. The Highlands approved with conditions. actually going to college.” format. Each of the 15 also was passed James Foerst abstained from voting provides water for 5.3 million people Francesco & Lisa Flora Mola, 108 Later, about a dozen residents ex- unanimously by the council. on a Kensington Drive application in 244 municipalities in the state of Surrey Lane. Applicant sought approval pressed their concerns regarding the Most of the financial resolutions due to a conflict of interest. New Jersey, he said. to construct a first floor addition, a second floor addition and a front porch contrary to proposed building of a turf field and passed by the council that evening The homes slated for demolition Sections 11.08E5, 11.08E7, 12.04E1, stadium at Rahway River Park. authorized the town’s Chief Finan- are: 603 Cumberland Street, 201 12.04F1, 12.03F2 and 12.04F3 of the Land Jeff Robinson, a resident of cial Officer (CFO) to draw warrants Baker Avenue, 1020 Ripley Avenue, Use Ordinance to allow a front yard set- Rahway, said that he is worried about for certain funds required by the 609 Kensington Drive, 111 Greene North Ave. back of 23.8 feet where 30 feet is required; Photo courtesy of Brian Horton CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 to allow a rear yard setback of 29 feet increased traffic and parking prob- GOLDEN EVENING...Girl Scout town. Included in such warrants Place and 12 Bates Way. where a minimum of 35 feet is required; to lems around Rahway River Park. Samantha McCallion of Fanwood was was a warrant for funds regarding After a couple of unanimous ap- that the property — and, to their minds, allow a floor area ratio of 39.4% where a Additionally, Loretta Decker, a resi- among four local Girl Scouts honored the issuance of marriage and civil provals of resolutions from the Pub- the wider neighborhood — was not a maximum of 37% is allowed; to allow a dent of Clark, said that she is con- by Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr and union permits. Also included was lic Works Committee presented by single-family home type of neighbor- building coverage of 21.2% where a maxi- mum of 20% is allowed; to allow a building cerned about the presence of carcino- the Borough Council Monday night the drawing of a warrant for the First Ward Councilman Frank Arena, hood. Several homeowners praised the coverage with a deck of 24% where a gens in the turf field. for having received their Gold Award. refund of a construction permit for Mayor Andy Skibitsky adjourned the tight-knit nature of the neighborhood maximum of 22% is allowed and to allow a “I feel like I’m going to cry when I Samantha, a recent graduate of the a standby generator. meeting, seeing as there were no re- on the opposite side of North Avenue building coverage with a porch of 25.7% see what [the park] is going to look Academy for Allied Health Sciences, This comes on the heels of the ports by department heads to be given. and recounted ways in which neigh- where a maximum of 24% is allowed. Ap- saluted her mother in the audience for appointment of a new CFO for the plication approved with conditions. like once the stadium is built,” said all of her support through the years. At that time, the members of the bors had assisted each other in times of Leigh Daniel of Cranford. “The end town. Scott Olson recently assumed council disbanded and mingled with emergencies and how homeowners had Michele & Nils Gesser, 205 East Dudley Avenue. Applicant sought ap- of the park is coming with this.” the few people who were in atten- forged a sense of community. proval to install a fence contrary to Section Board Vice Chairman Bruce Bergen dance for the meeting. Board members agreed with the 12.07C5 of the Land Use Ordinance to said that he appreciated all the com- Among those in attendance at the residents, with Christine Thompson allow a fence height of 6 feet where a ments from those who disagree with council meeting was Fourth Ward worrying that the board was being maximum of 4 feet is allowed. Application approved with conditions. what the board is considering for Republican Council candidate Doug asked to, in essence, rezone the prop- Rahway River Park, and that the board Stokes. Mr. Stokes is hoping to fill erty. She sympathized with the neigh- Daniel Epstein, 52 Michael Drive. Applicant sought approval to construct a has yet to officially decide whether a the seat currently held by Council- bors who worried about increased third floor addition contrary to Section stadium will be built. man Foerst, who is not seeking re- traffic and the potential effect on 11.06E8 of the Land Use Ordinance to Before the meeting’s adjournment, election. their property values. “It’s not a good allow 3 stories where a maximum of 2.5 Freeholder Linda Carter encouraged After the meeting, Mayor Skib- idea,” she said, adding that four or stories is allowed. Application denied. the public to participate in the Salva- itsky greeted children who were sit- five single-family homes would be Joshua A. Kuntz & Stephanie M. Nash, tion Army Plainfield Corps’ bicycle ting happily in the front row of the preferable. Ed Minall said he was 237 Munsee Way. Applicant sought ap- proval to construct a new single family restoration event on Thursday, July council chambers, and who had met concerned about the potential for home contrary to Section 11.04E5 of the 23. Residents can donate bicycles at with members of the council prior to overflow parking from the apartment Land Use Ordinance to allow a front yard 1367 South Avenue, Plainfield, NJ, the meeting to discuss an Eagle Scout building spilling over into nearby setback of 50 feet where 76.90 feet is and they will be restored and given to project aimed at beautifying the bird streets. Dan Sullivan said the pro- required. Application approved with condi- tions. children who cannot afford bicycles. sanctuary located off of Grove Street posal amounted to “an over-utiliza- “I want to thank the Salvation Army and make it more accessible by in- tion” of the property, especially given Plans and applications are on file in the office of the Town Engineer, 959 North and the Plainfield community part- stalling birdhouses and clearing that there are a number of single- Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and ners who have rallied together to make woodchip and mulch pathways. family homes along the rest of North may be seen Monday through Friday from this event happen,” said Ms. Carter. Mayor Skibitsky smiled, handed out Avenue. The board’s 6-to-0 vote to 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. “To see [children’s] faces when Town of Westfield lapel pins to the deny the application was met with Kathleen Nemeth Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Secretary, Board of Adjustment they’re able to pick a bicycle and MOVIE NIGHT...Families enjoy Disney’s Jungle Book at the Scotch Plains group and thanked them for their loud and sustained applause from the 1 T - 7/23/15, The Leader Fee: $58.65 bring it home is priceless.” Movie Night on July 17. time and effort with the project. 40 or so residents in attendance. Do It Now! Subscribe Click Here

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The Westfield Leader & The Scotch Plains-Fanwood TIMES PO Box 250, 251 North Ave. West, Westfield, NJ 07091 Tel 908 232-4407; Fax 908 232-0473 Email [email protected] Page 2 Thursday, July 23, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION NJ Health Officials Urge Residents to Peyton's Avoid Dangers of Extreme Heat Peek at the Week AREA — With temperatures ex- day. Check with your municipality to pected to reach into 90s over the next see if cooling centers are available. In Politics few days, the New Jersey Depart- Wear loose and light-colored cloth- ment of Health (DOH) is encourag- ing. Wear a hat when outdoors. Avoid In absence for Paul Peyton by The Leader/Times ing residents to take steps to avoid any outdoor activity during the hot- Family Courthouse, NJ.com: of Maplewood, each filed suit against heat exhaustion and heat stroke. test hours of the day. Reduce physi- Work has been halted on the Union Cryan and the county saying they “Heat stroke is a life-threatening cal activity or reschedule it for cooler County family courthouse, contrac- were seriously injured in the crash in condition and heat exhaustion can times of the day (early morning or tor fired. “Elizabeth – Work on Union Union Township. However, a police also require hospital care,” said Health evening). Don’t leave children, a frail County’s new $32 million family report of the accident makes no men- Commissioner Mary E. O’Dowd. “In elderly or disabled person, or pets in court building has been stopped, the tion of any injuries. No summons extremely hot weather, it is vital to an enclosed car – not even for a general contractor has been fired and were issued for the accident, but Cryan drink plenty of fluids, spend time in minute – as temperatures can quickly county officials are unsure when work told police he was distracted by sun cool places and reduce or reschedule climb to dangerous levels. will resume. Aps Contracting Inc., glare and did not see the other ve- any physical activity. And please re- Talk to your health care provider the Paterson firm hired as general hicle. member to check on elderly family about any medicine or drugs you are contractor for the project, was fired Cryan, who served as undersheriff members and neighbors to make sure taking. Certain medications – such as in May over several issues, including and a state assemblyman at the time OXYGEN MASKS...Union County Sheriff Joseph Cryan thanks Florence Duggan they are safe.” tranquilizers and drugs used to treat the failure to pay sub-contractors, of the accident, said he also could not of Westfield for the donation of pet oxygen masks to the K9 Search and Rescue Prolonged heat and humidity can Parkinson’s disease – can increase said former county freeholder Daniel comment on the lawsuits. He was Unit from the Sussex Hills Kennel Club. The officers from the K9 unit are (from present a serious health hazard, espe- the risk of heat-related illness. Sullivan, executive director of the elected sheriff last November. left) Officer Ryan Wilson, Sgt. Brian Howarth with K9 Devante, Officer Timothy cially for young children, the elderly People suffering heatstroke can go O’Grady, Detective Anthony Gialanella and Officer Bryan Frew. The K-9 Search Union County Improvement Author- The accident occurred at 10:38 a.m. and Rescue Unit’s assignments include searching buildings, locating missing and persons taking certain medica- from appearing normal to extremely ity, which is overseeing the project... on Nov. 5, 2011, near Cryan’s home persons, detecting narcotics, detecting explosives/explosive devices and special- tions. ill in a matter of minutes. Victims Aps was fired in May after the county in Union. Cryan was driving a county- ized patrol functions. The services of this unit are requested by law enforcement To avoid health complications from may have hot, dry skin, a high body had paid out about $16 million of the owned 2009 Ford Escape and travel- agencies throughout Union County, and sometimes beyond the county limits. excessive heat: Drink plenty of water temperature of 106 degrees or more, anticipated $32 million total cost, ing north on Liberty Avenue, and as They also respond to calls which include providing assistance to the Federal or other non-alcoholic beverages. an absence of sweat, and a rapid and county officials said. he turned left onto Meister Avenue, Bureau of Investigations, Drug Enforcement Agency, New Jersey State Police, Make sure children and the elderly strong pulse. Victims may become The company that provides the per- he collided head-on into a sports util- U.S. Customs, U.S. Postal Police and the U.S. Secret Service. (Photo by Jim are drinking water, and ensure that delirious or unconscious. Persons suf- formance bond guaranteeing Aps’ ity vehicle driven by Brown, who Lowney/County of Union) persons with mobility problems have fering from heatstroke need immedi- work now has to find another con- was traveling south on Liberty Av- adequate fluids in easy reach. Wear ate medical attention. tractor to complete the project. Be- enue, according to the police report. Warinanco Field, Oak Ridge Archery sunglasses that block both UVA and Heat exhaustion is a milder illness fore a new general contractor can be Brown, then 45, was driving a 2006 UVB rays. Use sunscreen with SPF that may take several days of high hired, however, the county had re- Acura MDX, according to the report. To Close During The Competition 15 or higher and both UVA and UVB temperatures to develop. Victims may tained another company to assess There was a 29-year-old passenger in UNION COUNTY – Freeholders will be closed all day from 3 p.m. on protection. If you do not have air have pale, clammy skin and sweat what repairs are needed for the work the vehicle, but that person’s name remind residents and visitors that July 18 through Monday July 20. conditioning, spend time in air-con- profusely. They may feel tired, weak already done, Sullivan... “The build- was redacted from the report obtained the National Junior Disability The NJDC will include a swim- ditioned places such as libraries, or dizzy and have headaches or some- ing should have been opened already,” from Union police. Cryan told police Championships (NJDC) are com- ming event, but no special closure for movies, malls or other public build- times cramps, but their body tem- Sullivan said. that as he was turning left, he was ing to three county parks from July this facility is needed. It will take ings during the hottest hours of the perature will remain close to normal. Porrino’s Resignation: Senate Re- distracted by sun glare and failed to 16 to July 24. place at the Walter E. Ulrich Memo- publican Leader Tom Kean, Jr. is- see Brown’s vehicle. “We are thrilled to welcome visi- rial Pool in Rahway River Park, dur- Family Fun And Flix In Warinanco sued the following statement regard- No summons were issued, and there tors and athletes from all over the ing hours when the pool is normally ing the announced departure of Chief was no indication of any injuries, and country to our Union County parks,” not in use by the public. Counsel Chris Porrino from the no indication that any airbag opened said Freeholder Chairman The annual competition celebrates Park Continues Tuesday, July 28 Governor’s Office: “Chris is a very in either car, according to the report. Mohamed S. Jalloh. “The Free- athletes who have physical disabili- AREA — Family Fun and Flix, a bleacher seats available. solutions-oriented person who added However, in a lawsuit filed nearly holder Board has worked to en- ties and either use wheelchairs, walk- free summer entertainment and film The remaining schedule for this incredible value to the Administra- two years later, Brown said she had hance our public recreation re- ers or crutches, who wear orthotics or series continues Tuesday, July 28 with summer’s Family Fun and Flix is as tion. We worked together frequently. severe injuries. sources and provide a more wel- leg braces, or who may have difficul- the presentation of “Big Hero 6” at follows: He has always focused on what was Phoenix: Black conference-goers coming environment for all, and it ties with physical coordination. Warinanco Park, on the border of — Tuesday, August 4 at Meisel in the best interests of the people of and their allies disrupted the town is wonderful to see these efforts The 2015 NJDC event will feature Elizabeth and Roselle. Park, Springfield (National Night New Jersey. I thank Chris for his hall, “Until there is evidence that bear fruit in a way that will help so over 250 physically disabled athletes As part of the evening’s events, UC Out): Alexander and the Terrible, service and wish him well in all his Black lives matter, there can be no many young people showcase their from across the country, including Fit Kids, a health initiative, will offer Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. future endeavors.” business as usual.” abilities on a national stage.” athletes from two New Jersey teams, fitness fun for children before the National Night Out Activities will Porrino’s Replacement, Menendez Indictment: In a bid to Union County residents and visi- the Children’s Lightning Wheels and movie, beginning at 7:30 p.m. take place from 6-8 p.m. Politikernj: Of Gov. Chris Christie’s get Menendez’s April indictment dis- tors are encouraged to attend the the North Jersey Navigators. “Big Hero 6” is an animated action — Tuesday, August 11 at choice for a new chief counsel, law- missed, his lawyers argue that the events and cheer for top young ath- The qualifying athletes, ranging in adventure produced by the Walt Warinanco Park: Annie. yers and politicians celebrated the Speech or Debate Clause offers fed- letes from all across the country. To age from 7 to 22, will compete in Disney Studios. It’s the story of a All movies start at dusk, weather selection of veteran attorney Tom eral legislators like Menendez im- ensure the safety of the competitors Paralympic style events including special bond that develops between a permitting. Scrivo, calling him a man of rare munity from prosecution when they and the general public, the following track, field, pentathlon, swimming, plus-sized inflatable robot named For more information, call the ability, an attorney who literally wrote take action linked to their work as facilities are reserved for use by NJDC powerlifting and archery. Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, Union County Department of Parks the book on municipal law, and a elected officials. participants for the duration of the For more information about the who team up with a group of friends and Recreation at 908-527-4900 or catch for the governor. Chattanooga: Fifth solder dies event: 2015 NJDC, including the games to form a band of high-tech heroes. visit the Union County website; Gay Republicans, Politikernj: from radical Islam murder. Leaders The Warinanco Park track and field event schedule, sponsorship oppor- All movies will begin at dusk, with www.ucnj.org. In case of weather John Traier, the chairman of the debate allowing soldiers to be armed will be closed to the general public all tunities, and information on volun- everyone encouraged to bring a blan- related matters, you can call 908- Passaic County Regular Republican to protect themselves. Governors in day July 16-17 and July 21-24. teering, visit NJDC2015NJ.com or ket or beach chair to claim your spot 558-4079 after 3:30 p.m. on the day Organization (PCRRO) and a candi- six states – Florida, Indiana, Arkan- The Oak Ridge Park archery range email [email protected]. on the lawn. There will also be of the show. date for the New Jersey General As- sas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Texas sembly in the 34th District, said he is – ordered their Guardsmen to be overjoyed by the $5,000 donation armed to fight war against domestic Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. Assembly Minority Leader Jon Islam Murderers. DUGHI, HEWIT & DOMALEWSKI Bramnick (R-21) made to his cam- Chattanooga: Flags lowered at “25 Years Experience” paign as a demonstration of the party’s Capitol to honor Tennessee victims, Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer Criminal Defense Matters support for gay Republicans. but not at White House until Tuesday. Brammick told a reporter that he NJEA Teachers Union, NJ.com: made the donation after a news report “We have no intention of negotiating State and Municipal Criminal Court alleged that U.S. Rep. Scott Garret anything with this governor,” said FAMILY LAW (R- 5- NJ) made remarks in a GOP Wendell Steinauer, president of the Motor Vehicle Tickets • DWI meeting that he would not donate to NJEA. · Divorce · Domestic Violence the National Republican Campaign Committee because the organization Salvation Army to · Custody · Child Support is recruiting gay candidates. Traier is gay and he and his partner were mar- Distribute 100 Bicycles ried on July 4. Brammick, according PLAINFIELD – The Salvation Army (908) 232-8787 to published reports, made the dona- Plainfield Corps will hold its Fourth tion saying: “I won’t stand for any Annual Christmas in July Bicycle Give- discrimination. Period. And I’m go- away on Thursday, July 23. This year, more than 100 local children will receive ing to sponsor a fundraiser for him. donated bicycles and helmets as well as · DWI · Criminal Defense (Traier).” participate in a Bike Rodeo “Safe Routes · Business Representation · Civil Litigation Call Brandon Minde, Former Prosecutor County Cash, NJ.com: Union to School.” County Freeholders last week ap- “This is a labor of love for us,” said Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor Mention this ad for a complimentary conference proved paying up to $335,000 to settle Lieutenant Luke Barney, Corps Com- lawsuits that followed a 2011 acci- manding Officer of The Salvation Army dent involving Sheriff Joseph Cryan Plainfield Corps. “Plainfield is our com- 24 Hours · 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 340 North Avenue, Cranford, NJ who was driving a county-owned munity, and we are thrilled to be able to sports utility vehicle. The driver in provide bicycles to the children so they [email protected] richardjkaplow.com (908) 272-0200 • www.dughihewit.com can enjoy the fun of riding.” the other vehicle, Twanda Brown, The bike giveaway is held twice-yearly and her passenger, Yuri Rayford, both both in the summer and winter. Over 100 bikes and parts have been donated by The Bike Stand in Scotch Plains, Jay’s Cycle Center in Westfield as well as Boys and Goods & Services You Need Girls Clubs of Union County, Plainfield Club. Children will also participate in a Bike Rodeo given by Meadowlink, a OLIVER A non-profit that encourages kids through ACCENT ELECTRIC education to bike and walk more often. Family Owned & Operated Instructors will teach the children about PAVING pre-ride safety checks; bike sizing and Driveways • Parking Lots · A Full Service Electrical Contractor helmet fitting; bicycle handling and safety Seal Coating • Railroad Ties · Bucket Truck Service drills; and tips on how to interact with Belgian Block Curbing · Hot Tub Wiring traffic. Drainage Problems · Electrical Upgrades · AC Wiring The Union County Freeholder’s Of- Cement Sidewalks Lawn Sprinklers · Phone/Data Systems · Fire Alarms fice will donate the bicycle helmets with “Serving the area for over 60 years” · Emergency Generators funding provided by the New Jersey Di- Family Owned & Operated www.accentelectriccorp.com vision of Highway Traffic Safety. Repre- Fully Insured • FREE Estimates (908) 276-1062 Licensed & Insured sentatives of the Union County Police’s www.Hydro-TekLtd.com Lic. & Bus. 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PAINTING All the bicycles which were previ- 30 Years ously owned have been repaired and re- stored by Rich Albanese-DeMair of the Experience MARINO’S PAINTING family-owned Plainfield Dairy Queen. “The Neatest Painter Around” The Plainfield Municipal Utilities Au- • Interior & Exterior Painting thority is contributing staff time and trucks Handyman • Expert preparation & clean-up to transport the bicycles to the site of the • Paper Hanging & Wall Paper Removal event. • Sheetrock & Trimwork - Powerwashing “It’s amazing that my husband Rich has now restored 1,000 bicycles for the Mr. Reliable • Deck Repairs & Staining - Driveway Seal Coating children of our area,” said Donna • We Clean Windows & Gutters • Hepa Vacuum Sanding Albanese-DeMair. “The looks on the kids’ Lic. # 13VH01137900 faces when they get their bicycles is just (908) 462.4755 908-688-0481 priceless. Now they can ride to school or work and also have fun while getting some exercise.” The July event will mark the 1,000th RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL free bike given away since the event commenced. Bicycle donations can be Recessed Lighting dropped off at the Plainfield Dairy Queen, 1367 South Ave. For children interested Service Upgrades BLACK TOP in getting a free bicycle at a future event, Phones & Cable Lines sign-ups take place at The Salvation Army Plainfield Corps at 615 Watchung Ave. Additions and Renovations PAVING Monday through Friday between 9 a.m.- DRIVEWAYS CONCRETE 3:30 p.m.. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 23, 2015 Page 3 Menendez Statement County Household Hazardous Waste On Cuban Embassy WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senator Collection in Scotch Plains, August 1 Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) issued the fol- SCOTCH PLAINS –Union County This is a household recycling event. lowing statement regarding opening of a will sponsor a Household Special No businesses, please. Cuban embassy in Washington D.C. Waste Collection event on Saturday, A complete list of the materials “While the attention may be focused August 1, so County residents can get that will be accepted on August 1 is today on empty ribbon-cutting ceremo- nies, I remain deeply concerned with on- rid of outdated or unwanted house- available at the Union County Bu- going human rights violations in Cuba. hold chemicals, mercury thermostats, reau of Recycling and Planning web There have been over 2,800 political ar- propane tanks, and automobile tires in site: www.ucnj.org/recycle rests on the island this year alone, and an environmentally safe manner. The The household hazardous waste there is no sign the Castro regime is will- household hazardous waste collection collection will be held rain or shine, ing to begin respecting the Cuban people’s will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at for Union County residents only and right to freedom of expression, indepen- the Union County Vocational-Techni- not for businesses. Proof of Union dent journalism, or access to information. cal Schools campus, 1776 Raritan County residency is required. For “Diplomatic relations with the U.S. Road in Scotch Plains, near the John more information, please call the are a privilege and must be earned, yet the Cuban government refuses to make any H. Stamler Police Academy. Recycling Hotline at (908) 654-9889. substantial changes to uphold democratic Residents of Union County are eli- principles and human rights since the gible to participate at no cost. Pre- PUBLIC NOTICE December 17th announcement. registration is not required for this TOWN OF WESTFIELD “With the opening of the Cuban Em- special Saturday collection. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT bassy in Washington, DC, the Obama Volunteers Aid Community Food Bank of New Jersey All that residents need to do is drive Notice is hereby given that Westfield administration continues to validate the to the site with their household special Board of Adjustment adopted resolutions Castro regime’s brutal behavior, dou- HILLSIDE – New Jersey’s Community Action Project for the 6th year in a row, volunteered with on-site assistance and waste, propane tanks, automobile tires, at its meeting on June 8, 2015 for the bling down on a one-sided deal that wasn’t through donations of food and funds to aid the Community Food Bank of New Jersey (CFBNJ). On July 10, chapter following applications decided upon at its and mercury thermostats. Workers at meeting held on May 11, 2015. able to guarantee full staffing and free- members, colleagues, family members and staff volunteered for the day at CFBNJ’s headquarters and warehouse in the site will unload the vehicles. dom of movement for all diplomats re- Hillside, sorting incoming donations, repacking food and household items, and preparing food boxes to feed hungry NJ Jorge and Vera Ortiz, 208 Livingston quired for a fully functioning embassy in residents. “Nearly 100 volunteers participated in the day-long effort this year,” said Michael McGuinness, CEO of NAIOP “Household special waste” in- Street. Applicant sought approval to uti- Havana. There may be a flag raising over New Jersey. “The turnout was the largest yet and clearly demonstrates our members’ long-standing commitment to cludes oil-based paint and varnish, lized a portion of their two family home as the embassy of a dictatorship, but the real community service. We sincerely thank our volunteers for their efforts and donations in this worthy cause. Every dollar antifreeze, aerosol cans, pool chemi- habitable floor space contrary to section goal is a flag raising where the Cuban donated equates to 10 dollars of food-buying power for the food bank.” CFBNJ supplies food and household products to cals, corrosives, pesticides, herbi- 12.04E2 of the Land Use Ordinance to people are free, have their human rights soup kitchens, pantries, shelters, after-school programs and senior centers across the Garden State. Of those receiving cides, solvents, thinners, fire extin- allow a maximum floor area ratio of 46.7% respected and where we do not accept assistance, 45 percent are children and 10 percent are elderly, according to officials. Each year, the Food Bank and its where a maximum of 42% is allowed. Ap- guishers, motor oil and oil filters, plication approved with conditions. dictatorial conditions on our embassy partners distribute 43 million pounds of food to feed 900,000 hungry people in 18 New Jersey counties. gasoline, batteries, thermostats, fluo- and its people.” Robert and Michelle DeDomenico, rescent bulbs (unbroken), blood pres- 819 E. Broad Street. Applicant sought Westfield Scotch Plains was arrested on an out- sure devices, and mercury switches. approval to retain a pool patio and a front Friday, July 10, Cheryl Janowski, standing warrant. Police arrested Nix Only materials in original or labeled yard parking area contrary to Sections 31, of Colonia was arrested and charged on a $17,330 child support warrant 11.08E11, 17.05A and 17.03B1 of the Land containers will be accepted. No con- Use Ordinance to allow an all improve- with driving while intoxicated (DWI) along with warrants from Plainfield tainers larger than five gallons will be and Fanwood. Nix was transported to ment coverage of 42.45% where a maxi- pursuant to the investigation of a crash accepted. mum of 30% is allowed; to allow a driveway at Mountain Avenue and Walnut Street, detainers from South Plainfield, for headquarters to satisfy a Hightstown police headquarters for processing and width of + 42 feet where a maximum of 24 turned over to the Union County Latex (water-based) paint and where police said the suspect’s motor $1,000, and from Edison, Piscataway Borough traffic warrant for $354. empty cans will not be accepted. They feet is allowed and to allow parking in the vehicle struck a marked patrol vehicle and Elizabeth, in the amount of $750 Fouad was released after posting the Sheriff’s Office. front yard where parking is prohibited. conducting a separate motor vehicle Friday, July 17, Cheyenne Pittman, should be disposed of in with the Application denied. each. full bail. regular garbage. Leftover latex paint stop. Janowski was transported to po- Tuesday, July 14, Lateef Wise, 26, Sunday, July 19, Ronald Klein, 57, 28, of Hillside was arrested following a Plans and applications are on file in the lice headquarters, processed and re- of Newark was arrested on an out- of Fanwood was arrested and charged motor vehicle stop on charges of un- can be air-dried or, to hasten the dry- office of the Town Engineer, 959 North leased to a responsible adult. standing criminal warrant from with possession of less than 50 grams lawful possession of a firearm, endan- ing process, kitty litter and/or news- Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and gering the welfare of a child, and pos- paper can be added to hasten the may be seen Monday through Friday from Monday, July 13, an abandoned bi- Westfield for $2,500 pursuant to being of suspected marijuana, possession of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. cycle was located at the rear of Franklin brought to police headquarters by a drug paraphernalia and possession of session of marijuana. Police detected drying. Kathleen Nemeth Elementary School on the 700 block bail bond agency. Wise was processed six oxycodone pills without a valid an odor of marijuana coming from There is a limit of eight automobile Secretary, Board of Adjustment of Prospect Street. It was described as and held pending a court appearance. prescription. The arrest was pursuant within the vehicle. A further investiga- tires (without rims) per household. 1 T - 7/23/15, The Leader Fee: $31.62 a Specialized Hotrock bicycle, purple Wednesday, July 15, Matthew to a motor vehicle stop in the area of tion led to the officers finding a loaded and white in color, with an approxi- Wornow, 18, of Westfield was arrested Lamberts Mill Road and West Broad 9 millimeter Luger handgun and a ziploc mate value of $100. The bicycle was on charges of possession of less than Street. Klein was transported to police bag containing marijuana. In the ve- Home Financing By transported to police headquarters for 50 grams of suspected marijuana, pos- headquarters, where he was processed hicle was Pittman’s 8-year-old daugh- safekeeping. session of drug paraphernalia, failure and released with a pending court date. ter. Pittman was transported to police Monday, July 13, Ian Stabenow, 22, to turn over a controlled dangerous Scotch Plains headquarters for processing and given a OWEN BRAND of Westfield was arrested on multiple substance (CDS) to the nearest law Tuesday, July 14, Seth Sevin, 57, of bail of $325,500. charges stemming from an incident on enforcement officer and use of a CDS. Scotch Plains was arrested and charged Saturday, July 18, Joseph Salerno, NMLS# 222999 July 12. On that date a Westfield po- The arrest occurred pursuant to a mo- with driving while intoxicated (DWI). III, 30, of Scotch Plains was arrested lice officer observed Stabenow, who tor vehicle crash investigation at Top- He was arrested after a motorist ob- and charged with DWI. It was reported he was familiar with from prior police ping Hill Road and Kimball Avenue. served him allegedly driving in an er- that Salerno had left the scene of an contacts, and who was known to have Wornow was transported to police ratic manner. Sevin was administered accident in which he was involved at an active criminal warrant from Union headquarters, processed and released several sobriety tests, which he could the intersection of Lamberts Mill Road SM Township for $180, in the area of Cen- on a complaint-summons. not successfully complete, authorities and Broad Street. Police located Salerno tral Avenue near Sussex Street. Ac- Wednesday, July 15, Malcolm D. said. He was taken into custody for at his residence, at which time authori- cording to police, when the officer Hanks, 31, of Linden was arrested on processing and then transported to ties detected an alcoholic beverage on Local: 908-789-2730 attempted to arrest Stabenow on the an outstanding traffic warrant from Overlook Medical Center for medical his breath. Salerno was given multiple warrant, Stabenow fled on foot. Dur- Cranford for $250 pursuant to a motor reasons. sobriety tests, which he could not com- Cell: 908-337-7282 ing the foot pursuit, a physical alterca- vehicle stop at Westfield Avenue and Wednesday, July 15, Pernell Murray, plete, authorities said. Salerno was Member tion ensued, with Stabenow kicking South Avenue. He was transported to 22, of Plainfield was arrested and transported to police headquarters for [email protected] FDIC and striking the officer, authorities said. police headquarters, processed and re- charged with theft. Murray was identi- processing and was charged with DWI PNC is a registered service mark of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (“PNC”). PNC Mortgage is a division of PNC Bank, Stabenow continued to flee on foot and leaving the scene of an accident. National Association, a subsidiary of PNC. All loans are provided by PNC Bank, National Association and are subject to credit leased with having posted the full bail fied as the person who had stolen a  and was arrested in Scotch Plains on amount. bicycle that was locked in front of a Sunday, July 19, Samuel Roman, approval and property appraisal. 2014 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved. July 13 on the following charges: ag- Thursday, July 16, Mikolaj business on East Second Street. Murray 60, of Plainfield was arrested on gravated assault on a police officer; Chyczewski, 24, of Linden was ar- had returned to the police department charges of possession of heroin and resisting arrest; obstruction of justice; rested and charged with possession of with the bicycle after learning the po- possession of stolen property. Police criminal mischief; possession of less CDS, identified by police as less than lice knew his identity. He was pro- conducted an investigation with Ro- than 50 grams of suspected marijuana 50 grams of suspected marijuana, and cessed and released. man, who was operating a bicycle. and possession of drug paraphernalia. possession of drug paraphernalia, pur- Thursday, July 16, an attempted During the investigation authorities Get all the He was processed at police headquar- suant to a motor vehicle stop on North break-in at an apartment on Tussel discovered Roman was in possession ters and transported to the Union Avenue in Scotch Plains. He was pro- Lane was reported. The resident stated of heroin and that the bicycle he was County jail in lieu of $20,000 bail. cessed and released on his own recog- that sometime during the overnight riding had been stolen out of discounts Tuesday, July 14, Shannon Avrette, nizance with a summons. hours on July 17 someone had dam- Westfield. Roman was transported to 42, of Plainfield was arrested on an Friday, July 17, a blue-colored Ama- aged the dead bolt at the rear door of police headquarters for processing. outstanding criminal warrant for zon Reward Chase credit card was found the apartment. The resident was home He also had several outstanding you deserve. $2,500 from Westfield pursuant to a on the platform of the north-side train during the incident. warrants out of Newark and prisoner pickup at the Mercer County station. The card was secured and placed Friday, July 17, Richard Nix, 26, of Middlesex County. Correctional Facility. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Commentary — Established 1890 — Times Since 1959 Trump’s ‘War Hero’ Remarks DD Legal Newspaper for the County of Union, New Jersey DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Impact POWs and All Veterans Diction Deception Members of: Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association Last weekend, Republican Presi- he was interrogated and tortured, rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey sharp enough to discern this deception of dential candidate and real estate and when presented with the op- diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 titan Donald Trump created another portunity to be released by his If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 political firestorm when he argued captors declined to accept while guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 that Republican Senator John his fellow POWs remained in- vidual. If you get three – word expert. If McCain, a United States Navy and terned. Does that not qualify as you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Vietnam War veteran and a former heroism? Upon his eventual re- All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. POW, did not qualify as a “war lease, Mr. McCain would certainly come from the board game Diction hero.” In related comments, Mr. have been justified if he felt he’d Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman Trump also alleged that Senator done his part, but he has continued Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo McCain had not done enough to to serve his country, first as a mem- 1. Zaptiah – A Turkish policeman improve quality of life for America’s ber of the House of Representa- 2. Apraxia – Loss or impairment of COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION power to perform purposeful movements Lauren S. Barr Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly military veterans, and also remarked tives, then in the Senate, capped 3. Zander – The European pike EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS that he “liked people that weren’t by his 2008 run as the GOP nomi- 4. Tatouay – A large South American captured.” He explained the latter nee for President of the United armadillo SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe statement by saying that veterans States. PLATYHIERIC One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 who served their country but were Mr. Trump claims to be a cham- 1. Having a flat or broad sacrum not captured did not receive the pion of all American veterans, and 2. A ridge having a flat top; plateau, same recognition as veterans such while his remarks may have been mesa 3. Consisting of many ethnic cultures as Mr. McCain. Not surprisingly, directed solely at Senator McCain, 4. Universal wisdom Enjoy Summer While Preparing Mr. Trump’s statements were they also impact all other POWs HAEMATOPHILINA roundly denounced by Republicans and their families. Like Mr. McCain, 1. The transformation of blood in the and Democrats alike, with demands these individuals heroically dis- lungs from venous blood to arterial blood 2. Excessive interest in butterflies and For the Hectic Fall Restart that the candidate offer an apology played courage and dignity in the moths to Senator McCain and to all other face of inhumane conditions. Addi- 3. Blood-sucking vampire bats Many organizations and clubs in the area reorga- We mail tens of thousands of postcards to remind veterans. The candidate has stood tionally, for many of these veterans 4. In botany, a sickle-shaped cyme nize over the summer with new goals, leadership and subscribers that it is time to renew. We are moving to by his remarks, however, and re- and their families, their struggles HAKEEM contact information in preparation for the hectic fall reduce this cost. Your mailing label contains your buffed suggestions that they make did not end upon their release from 1. A revered Moslem scholar 2. A Moslem doctor restart. This applies to most everyone from garden renewal date. If you provide your email address for him unfit to lead. He has made it captivity, as they continue to face 3. A Moslem prince clubs, the Rotary, municipal departments, politics, our mailing list, we send an email reminder instead. clear that he is still in the game. medical, emotional and financial 4. An Arabic nomadic leader PTAs, high school sports organizers and school You can renew on line. Like every other American citi- challenges long after their return to BEKAH 1. The prickly pear boards. Please keep us up to date on your changes by An example search: zen, Mr. Trump is entitled to his civilian life. We believe the desig- opinions regarding Senator nation of “war hero” for these men 2. A marsh at a river’s mouth sending us an email, or better yet, update your When was Mindowaskin Park Dedicated? 3. A given site or location McCain’s record on veterans is- and women is fully merited as well. 4. One half a shekel information at www.goleader.com. Help us keep the Wednesday, June 5, 1918 edition. sues, as well as his views on the Although Mr. Trump’s remarks public informed of your activities. Let us know. WESTFIELD’S PARK FORMALLY DEDI- senator’s positions or accomplish- have focused on Senator McCain See more letters on page 5 Community organizations can post notices of their CATED ments in any other capacity. How- and other POWs, they have also events online and have them in the printed newspa- Named Mindowaskin After Indian Chief From ever, we join those who take issue cast a spotlight on veterans over- Letters to per. Please see the menu at www.goleader.com for Whom Land Was Purchased with Mr. Trump’s perception of all — including those who served the Editor the many features available. The help page contains THOUSANDS HEAR PROGRAM what defines a “war hero.” Mr. nobly yet have not received ad- useful “How To” information. Saturday was indeed a gala day in Westfield, Trump stated that Senator McCain equate services since returning Live Music at Over the last year, we’ve made upgrades to our nearly every resident of the town and hundreds of is called a war hero just “because home. We hope that, even when Shackamaxon Pool servers, adding speed and refined programming that visitors enjoyed tile program given in connection he was captured.” However, Mr. the media spotlight has moved you may find interesting. One major improvement is with the formal dedication and christening of the McCain was not awarded hero sta- away from the current controversy Disturbs Neighbors in providing the public easier access to past editions now public park, in East Broad street. The members tus for that reason alone. He is surrounding Mr. Trump’s remarks, My name is Vincent Augello and considered a war hero because of a renewed focus will be given to of the newspaper from 1907 to the present along of the committee in charge of the celebration left no I’m a longtime resident of Arrow- the strength and perseverance he the needs of former POWs and wood Drive. (15 years), and up until with the search algorithms to help you find what you stone unturned to make the affair a big success and endured during more than five other veterans, in a way that will this summer thought I lived on the want. We suggest you give it a try and provide us to take its place in the history of Westfield as one of years of brutal captivity by the truly honor their service to their best street in Scotch Plains. I have to your feedback. the biggest events in connection with the town’s North Vietnamese, during which country. say I’m deeply saddened by the fact Many of you have been plagued by email spam. advancement. that the country club was allowed to Fortunately, there have been significant improve- At two-thirty the Westfield Band, members of the place a pool complex in our back- yards. At this point, we hear blaring ments in the Internet to defeat this scourge. Reports police force and the Westfield Company State Mili- Letters to the Editor music, children screaming and some- are that overall, 50 percent of junk email has now tia, marched to the railroad station where Governor one speaking on the PA system all been eradicated in the last few years. Furthermore, Edge and his party were met. weekend. This sound can be heard by ServerWatch.com reports that Google now can elimi- The line formed and marched through Elm Street Marty Rothfelder Introduces His every resident of our street, as well as nate it entirely along with all the unwanted email to Broad Street and to the park. In the line in addition residents on Shackamaxon Drive. I Candidacy for Westfield Town Council was further stunned to see the follow- Marketers, ConstantContact and the like. This has to the band and militia company was the Westfield My name is Marty Rothfelder and homeless twenty year old youth who ing on the Shackamaxon Country been a blessing for our operations. Two years ago, Boy Scouts and a number of automobiles in which I am the Democratic Candidate for was living in a vacant building in Club website: we received so much junk that it was hard to deter- rode the invited guests, county and town officials, the Westfield Town Council in the Westfield. Upon finding no resources Beginning July 4th the Pool will be mine what was legitimate or find messages from etc. Third Ward. My family and I have to house single homeless men at that open every Saturday until 8 p.m. fea- you. With our upgrades over the last year, 95 percent In front of the park the parade halted and here the long been committed to helping oth- time in Union County, we agreed to turing live music 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. July ers. Running for Town Council is an invite him into our house where he 4th through August 29th. of this junk has been stamped out, and yet we Governor reviewed the Westfield Company and a extension of that commitment. I have stayed for nine months. He is now The behavior of the group that now reliably receive your messages. salute to the flag was given, George Weston, chair- a passion to contribute to making has an excellent job, has a place of his owns the country club is completely On security and privacy, you’re secure with us. man of the special committee, made a few opening Westfield even better than it is today. own, and is doing well. unacceptable. While we will continue Communications are encrypted and our database is remarks and welcomed the visitors to Westfield, Mr. Westfield has been a wonderful Many of my volunteer efforts have to exercise our right to call the Scotch not on our Internet server, so hackers just waste their Weston said in part: “We are here not only to place to raise my family. My three been through my Congregation – The Plains police as often as we deem children enjoyed the great benefits of Unitarian Church in Summit — a necessary, we feel that we have been time. celebrate the completion of the park, but to dedicate the Westfield Public Schools and other regional congregation that draws let down by our elected town officials In other areas, we enhanced our computer and it to Westfield as a rest and recreation center for the opportunities Westfield provides to many from Westfield. There I have and are hoping for as much assis- people interfaces with those of our printer such that public. We are indebted to the modest men who children. Building on that founda- taught in the religious education pro- tance as possible to stop this mad- photographs and advertisements glitter in the news- carried the improvement through, the Park Commis- tion, my children are flourishing and gram for 15 years, served as a youth ness. paper. We hope you noticed. It’s appreciated that sioners, and no man was more self-sacrificing in the contributing to their communities. group advisor, have served on the Vincent Augello My daughter Marissa (WHS class of Board and as President of the Board Scotch Plains many of you send great photographs to us that we are work than Arthur N. Pierson, the chairman of the 2009) is a recent graduate of Suffolk of Trustees, served on and chaired able to publish. board.” ... University) and lives in Boston. My countless committees, and raised Erratum son Alex (WHS class of 2012) is a money for many causes both within Each year we salute the first man rising Senior at Clark University in and outside the Congregation. I have on the moon with ‘The Eagle Has This Week’s History Fun: Worcester, MA. My daughter Claire volunteered to work with teams in Landed’ editorial. And each year What was Westfield’s reaction to Orson Welles’ radio broadcast of "The War of the Worlds"? (WHS class of 2014) is a rising sopho- the Westfield Soccer Association, since, we copy and pasted our origi- more at the University of Vermont. have led groups of youths to feed the nal error regarding the USSR. We I am an attorney specializing in homeless in Newark and New York know it stands for The Union of So- utility and telecommunications law. City with Bridges Outreach, and have viet Socialist Republics. We regret My work has included serving as served six years on the Westfield the error and next year we will fix counsel to many New Jersey munici- Democratic Committee. this. palities. I currently work for PSE&G My family is supporting my run on large infrastructure projects, in- for office. My campaign has begun IS IT HOTTER IN cluding the Energy Strong initiative and I have started going door to door to make the PSE&G system more in the Third Ward to hear what the THE SUMMER OR resilient to future storms. concerns of the people are. I look Some of the best experiences of forward to an issue oriented cam- IN THE SOUTH? my adult life happened while work- paign and the exciting possibility of ing together with my family as a making a difference in Westfield. volunteer to help others. One I am Marty Rothfelder most proud of is when my oldest Westfield daughter asked if we could house a Hard to Watch, The Garwood Council Meeting The July 14, 2015 Garwood Coun- After supposedly listening to the ap- cil meeting was very difficult for us proximately 25 citizens who rose to to attend. In the face of intense grass speak against this move and the one roots opposition, the Garwood Bor- who supported it, a majority of the ough Council fired its DPW Superin- Council read from prepared state- tendent for the last ten years and ments how they intended all along to entered into an undefined and specu- vote for this measure. It was almost lative DPW shared services agree- as if they reveled in arrogantly op- ment with Fanwood as its senior part- posing the will of those they swore to ner. Our outrage at the firing of this represent. Deadlines dedicated civil servant was rivaled In response, we have redoubled General News - Friday 4pm only by the spectacle of Garwood’s our commitment to be elected to Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm governing body completely disre- Garwood’s Borough Council this Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm garding the will of the citizens they November. We pledge to listen to our Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm supposedly serve. constituents with a truly open mind. Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm It is a rare event for so many citi- We will exhaustively investigate any State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District zens of a small town to witness an and all issues that come before us on To Reach Us Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Leonard Lance (R) out-of-touch government in such a Council. Our diligence and thirst for E-Mail - [email protected] 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 wanton display of contempt for the knowledge will not be compromised Phone - (908) 232-4407 Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 518-7733 will of its voters. The July 14th meet- by political orders from above. Most For more information, see (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford www.goleader.com/help Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) are in the 7th Congressional District] ing was one such occurrence. We are importantly, we will constantly re- 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. extremely grateful to the over 100 of mind ourselves that we are your rep- 12th Congressional District our neighbors who showed up to this resentatives and not your rulers. It’s Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 Union County Freeholders (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) meeting to oppose the Council’s ac- way past time for Garwood’s citizens 850 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 201, Ewing, N.J. 08628 Elizabeth, New Jersey Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) tions and to the over 360 citizens who to be put back in charge of Borough (908) 527-4200 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. (609) 883-0026 signed a petition with us in hopes of Hall. [Fanwood, Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected] Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 preventing this damaging blow to our Mohamed Jalloh, chair (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 are in the 12th Congressional District] Ileen Bocchino Cuccaro Borough. Joseph Sarno III [email protected] LD-21 includes Westfield, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, [email protected], [email protected] Citizens were turned away from Republican Candidates Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. Mountainside, Garwood, Fanwood, Plainfield, Clark and [email protected], [email protected] the meeting and the opinions of those For Garwood Council (908) 527-4419 Summit and Cranford. Linden. [email protected], [email protected] who stayed were completely ignored. [email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 23, 2015 Page 5 The Constitutionalization of the The Country is Awash in Experts and Supreme Court: A Proposal Yet Still Awash in Problems The Supreme Court, unchallenged, by ruling on the constitutionality of The colleges and universities crank hardened.” has removed God from the public the Affordable Care Act, which out tens of thousands of experts each Defense Department’s 2014 Con- square and redefined marriage radi- Kennedy originally ruled against. But year. — And yet: gressional China report, “China’s cally changing American social and then in a subsequent ruling, Kennedy Big government with all its experts military modernization has the po- religious values by highly question- joined Roberts and the liberals in has not solved the big problems! (Let tential to reduce the core U.S. mili- able Constitutional interpretations. supporting the Act diminishing alone many of the small problems!) tary technological Because of the monumental impact Roberts’s unique judicial stature. Centers for Disease Control and advances…Moreover, China is in- of such decisions, we are entitled, To be sure, the interpretation of the Prevention. American infant mortal- vesting in capabilities to defeat ad- nay, obligated to ask what’s going on Constitution has its gray zones. In his ity rate in 2014 ranked highest com- versary power projection and with the nine justices. For example, later years, James Madison, the fa- pared with European countries! More counter third-party-including U.S.- let’s take Justice Kennedy, a Reagan ther of Constitution, noted that its than one-third of American adults are intervention during a crisis or con- choice and alleged conservative and judicial interpretation was already obese! flict. Catholic. He has joined the liberal “unknown to its founders.” Also, the Organization for Economic Co- Defense Department in its “An- wing becoming the swing vote on perception of the meaning of words Operation and Development. “While nual Threat Assessment 2014” for abolishing the government’s defini- changes with time. The highly in- the U.S. spends more per student the Senate Armed Services Commit- tion of marriage as a heterosexual sightful Archbishop Chaput of Phila- than most countries, this does not tee, “Russia continues to actively institution, supported the right to ho- delphia observed, “The biggest prob- FSP 2015...The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club inducted new Officers on translate into better performance.” pursue its active foreign and defense mosexual marriage and the right for lem we face as a culture isn’t gay June 18th. The ceremony also honored the outgoing President Kiran Dhaliwal, Census Bureau. For the first five policies, both along its periphery and the government to force low cost marriage or global warming. It’s not and two members who were recognized for their outstanding work during the months of 2015 the American goods elsewhere…we expect Russia’s mili- housing in communities such as abortion funding or the Federal debt. year (Joe Qutub and Donna D’Annunzio). New officers from left to right are: trade deficit not seasonally adjusted tary modernization will lead to a more Westfield, even without evidence of The deeper problem , the one that’s Carmela Resnick-Vice President/President-Elect, Cathy Harris – President, totaled $283,838 billion, including agile and compact force capable of discrimination. crippling us, is that we use words like Steve Goldberg – Secretary, Russ LoMuscio-Treasurer. $139,312 billion with China! more modern forms of warfare.” As a physician who has travelled ‘justice,’ ‘rights,’ ‘freedom,’ and ‘dig- Federal Reserve Board Finance and What with all the experts in the the globe dealing and dining with nity’ without any common shared PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Discussion Series. There is “a link United States none of this should be hundreds of various leader types in- meaning to their contents.” Indeed, BOROUGH OF FANWOOD between the sharp drop in U.S. manu- happening! cluding those of government, I’ve Justice Kennedy has written that we’re STATEMENT facturing employment beginning in Our country that can send a space- observed that the quest for recogni- still learning what liberty is and also 2001 and a change in U.S. trade policy craft more than three billion miles to tion, through the exercise of power, inferred that the exercise of religious THE BOND ORDINANCE PUBLISHED HEREWITH HAS BEEN FINALLY ADOPTED ON JULY 20, 2015 AND THE 20-DAY PERIOD OF LIMITATION WITHIN WHICH A SUIT, that eliminated potential tariff in- Pluto that successfully takes pictures oftentimes is an irresistible force in freedom needs to be reexamined, but ACTION OR PROCEEDING QUESTIONING THE VALIDITY OF SUCH ORDINANCE creases on Chinese imports” (Pierce of Pluto can solve any problem to decision- making. I call it the Mount that the court, eerily reminiscent of CAN BE COMMENCED, AS PROVIDED IN THE LOCAL BOND LAW, HAS BEGUN TO and Schott). which it puts its mind! Olympus Syndrome. The predomi- Robespierre, will make such judg- RUN FROM THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS STATEMENT. Central Intelligence Agency. Esti- This letter is not meant to criticize nately liberal media, particularly the ments. ELEANOR MCGOVERN mated American world rankings in our beloved country but to point out New York Times, which Justices It’s a self-evident threat to BOROUGH CLERK ORDINANCE NO. 15-10-S 2014: that reliance on experts has not ben- Scalia and Thomas, interestingly America’s stability that the Supreme Gross national savings, 98th; per efited the country as one would have enough, do not read, sense Kennedy’s Court can, unchecked and under cover BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 15-04-S FINALLY ADOPTED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH capita income (PPP), 19th; real do- thought. whimsical inclinations showering of an imagined Constitution, assume OF FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY ON APRIL 20, 2015 mestic product growth rate, 131st; How excellent the suggestion of him with adulatory recognition while, the role of the supreme arbiter of BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, industrial production growth rate, Will Rogers, “This would be a great paradoxically, ignoring liberal Jus- morality and religion creating na- IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all the members 103rd; reserves of foreign exchange time in the world for some man to tice Breyer, taking his automaticity tional chaos. Hate now seems to be thereof affirmatively concurring), AS FOLLOWS: and gold, 19th; current accounts bal- come along that knew something.” for granted. It does not take a Freud, everywhere. Our elected officials, Section 1. The Bond Ordinance of the Borough Council of the Borough of Fanwood, ance, 193rd (last); life expectancy, Jung and especially an Adler to con- unlike the Supreme Court, present in the County of Union, New Jersey (the “Borough”) entitled “Bond Ordinance Providing Stephen Schoeman an Appropriation of $1,287,000 for Various Capital Improvements for and by the Borough 42nd; education expenditure as per- Westfield clude that he bathes in and is influ- their positions before we elect them. of Fanwood in the County of Union, New Jersey and Authorizing the Issuance of $985,000 centage of gross national product, enced by such adulation. We are all If we disagree when elected, we can Bond or Notes of the Borough for Financing Part of the Appropriation” finally adopted on 63rd; crude oil imports, 1st. human. There’s little doubt that he, as vote them out. Not so with the jus- April 20, 2015 (the “Ordinance”) is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Political Humor Section 2. Section 3(a)(2) of the Ordinance is hereby amended in its entirety as follows Bloomberg News: American gov- well as his colleagues, are aware that tices. They are permanent fixtures ernment debt at $58,604 per capita in "After Donald Trump’s derogatory history might conclude that the cur- for life. Though there are constitu- and Section 3(a)(6) of the Ordinance is hereby deleted: Appropriation Estimated Period 2014 ranked third. comments about immigrants, NBC rent court is the Kennedy and not the tional remedies, such as impeach- United Nations Office on Drugs Roberts’s Court. Perhaps this played ment or enlarging its members, they and Estimated Maximum Amount of has officially cancelled 'Celebrity “Improvements Cost of Bonds or Notes Usefulness and Crime: 14,827 murders in the a role when Justice Roberts surpris- are impractical to execute. Apprentice.' Think about it, Donald 2. Acquisition of various equipment, $470,000 $446,500 9.83 years United States in 2012! Trump isn’t even president yet, and ingly joined the court’s liberal wing The court is composed of nine including but not limited to a fire truck, Catholic and Jewish justices, lacking Central Intelligence Director John he’s already made America a better senior bus and fingerprinting system O. Brennan before the Council of place." –Conan O'Brien Wall Street Should a single Protestant member, and are for Police Department.” either Harvard or Yale graduates- for- Foreign Relations, March 13,2015, "Macy's has severed ties with Play By Same Rules The Ordinance is hereby further amended by deleting the reference of 14.87 years for spoke about “the emergence of a ter- Donald Trump and no longer will get about Rutgers! As a policy, the the useful life and substituting in lieu therefor 13.55 years. Millions of Americans save for retire- justices issue their written opinions Section 3. The capital budget of the Borough is hereby amended to conform with the rorist threat that is increasingly de- carry his men's wear collection. From ment using a 401(k), but how do they provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith. The resolutions centralized, difficult to track, and dif- now on, men who want to look like know if they are making the best invest- after their irrevocable decisions are made. The Constitutionalization of in the form promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended ficult to thwart”. ISIL is “well-armed Donald Trump will have to hunt and ment decisions. We may not all be War- capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director of the Division of Local and well-financed. Its fighters are kill their own hair piece." –Conan ren Buffet, but we all want someone like the Supreme Court proposal would Government Services is on file with the Clerk and is available there for public inspection. him advising us on how to best invest our change that. On cultural disrupting Section 4. This Section 4 constitutes a declaration of official intent under Treasury disciplined, committed, and battle- O'Brien retirement savings. and other critical decisions, particu- Regulation Section 1.150-2. The Borough reasonably expects to pay expenditures with Central Jersey's However, the law does not hold all respect to the Improvements prior to the date that the Borough incurs debt obligations larly 5-4 ones lacking unanimity, their under this Bond Ordinance. The Borough reasonably expects to reimburse such financial professionals accountable. written opinions would be published expenditures with the proceeds of debt to be incurred by the Borough under this Bond Some, like Certified Financial Planners, for a fixed period of time before such Ordinance. The maximum principal amount of debt expected to be issued for payment of must act only in your best interest. They decisions become law to be reviewed the costs of the Improvements is $985,000. can only do what they think will benefit Section 5. All other provisions of the Ordinance shall remain unchanged. you the most. Others, like brokers, can do and critiqued by interested pro and Section 6. This amendatory bond ordinance shall take effect twenty days after the first what’s best for themselves. They can con parties regarding the constitu- publication thereof after final adoption as provided by Local Bond Law. recommend plans with hidden fees, risky tional basis of their opinions. After 1 T - 7/23/15, The Times Fee: $87.72 Come Home to Comfort! investments, and low returns. As a result, having received and digested such SHERIFF’S SALE they can get paid more, even though you feedback, they would reconvene to goleader.com With a great deal on $ Heating and could lose years of retirement savings. reconsider their decisions. 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We worked hard for our Westfield Writ of Execution: 03/09/2015 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution a division of Iarrapino heating & cooling Installed by July 31, 2015 money. The law should protect it. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public FIRST CHOICE CRRT0401 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- 120 Liberty Street • Metuchen SHERIFF’S SALE vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Ravindra Kumar TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on AARP New Jersey SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15003028 TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Princeton, NJ CHANCERY DIVISION said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at UNION COUNTY of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Medical Associates of Westfield SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-004853-14 the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred Plaintiff: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred Two Thirty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty- is happy to announce that we are expanding our late night hours to SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15002942 VS. Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-One and 48/ Three and 49/100*** $433,783.49. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Defendant: VICTOR DEFILIPPO, AND JUDY 100*** $502,371.48. The property to be sold is located in the TOWN Mondays and Thursdays. We will now be open until 8PM on Mondays CHANCERY DIVISION DEFILIPPO, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AND VE- The property to be sold is located in the BOR- OF WESTFIELD, County of Union and State of UNION COUNTY LOCITY INVESTMENTS LLC. OUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE, County of Union New Jersey. and 7PM on Thursdays. We also offer early morning appointments DOCKET NO. F-005850-14 Sale Date: 08/05/2015 and State of New Jersey. It is commonly known as 540 WEST BROAD Plaintiff: MAGYAR Writ of Execution: 02/24/2015 It is commonly known as 23 TANGLEWOOD STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090. beginning at 8AM. VS. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution LANE, A/K/A 22 TANGLEWOOD LANE, It is known and designated as Block 2708, Lot We offer complete medical care from age 17 and above. We will follow Defendant: RUSSELL J. YEAGER AND to me directed I shall expose for sale by public MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092. 40. (f/k/a Block 724, Lot 43) DEBORAH M. YEAGER, HUSBAND AND WIFE vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- It is known and designated as Block 22.B, Lot The dimensions are approximately 31 feet you in the office, the hospital, and in rehab if necessary. We specialize in Sale Date: 07/29/2015 TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- 8 (includes 25-A, 30-C). wide by 145 feet long. Writ of Execution: 04/10/2015 TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on The dimensions are approximately .554 Acres Nearest cross street: Palsted Avenue preventive care, sick visits, infectious disease, travel medicine, and we By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Nearest cross street: Mountain Avenue Prior lien(s): Sewer account past due in amount to me directed I shall expose for sale by public said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Prior lien(s): none of $171.59. accept most insurance plans. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- of their bid available in cash or certified check at Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Sixteen Thou- Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Forty-Seven TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- the conclusion of the sales. sand Seven Hundred Forty-Nine and 36/100*** Thousand Seventy-Four and 71/100*** If you are tired of “big corporate medicine” and want a more personal TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred Six $516,749.36 together with lawful interest and $447,074.71 together with lawful interest and WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Thousand Thirty-Five and 54/100*** $206,035.54. costs. costs. alternative, call us at (908) 233-1444. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Commonly known as address: 219 3rd Av- Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or of their bid available in cash or certified check at enue, Garwood, New Jersey 07027. other charges, and any such taxes, charges, other charges, and any such taxes, charges, the conclusion of the sales. Municipality: Borough of Garwood. liens, insurance premiums or other advances liens, insurance premiums or other advances The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred Lot and Block: Lot 11, Block 205. made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Peter J. Weigel, MD Ninety-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty- Approximate dimensions: 150 x 50 feet parties are to conduct and rely upon their own parties are to conduct and rely upon their own Two and 58/100*** $394,762.58. Nearest cross street: Oak Street independent investigation to ascertain whether independent investigation to ascertain whether The property to be sold is located in the Bor- Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Thirteen Thou- or not any outstanding interest remain of record or not any outstanding interest remain of record Patricia Ruggeri-Weigel, MD, FACP ough of Fanwood, in the County of Union and the sand One Hundred Thirty-Eight and 78/100*** and/or have priority over the lien being fore- and/or have priority over the lien being fore- State of New Jersey. $213,138.78 together with lawful interest and closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. Robert A. Hevert, DO Premises commonly known as: 41 Arlene Court costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Tax Lot #: 13 in Block #: 41. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Susan Guiry, APN-C Dimensions of Lot (Approximately): 65 x 157 tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Nearest Cross Street: Between Pleasant Av- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court 324 South Avenue E. enue and Oakwood Court See metes and bounds money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, description. 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 Westfield, NJ 07090 The property consists of all the land and all the 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 buildings and structures on the land in the Bor- 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 ough of Fnwood County of Union and State of 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. New Jersey, described as follows: an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale Being known and designated as Lot 13 in The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if Block 101-C on map entitled ‘Perfected and will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. Revised Map of Section One and Section Two, any. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Oakwood Manor in the Borough of Fanwood, There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County, New Jersey” made by Edward S. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Lewis, T/A F.A. Dunham Co. and filed in the 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- Office of the Register of Union County on July 27, sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. tisement. 1955 as Map No. 426 E. tisement. Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Said premises are more particularly described Joseph Cryan Sheriff Sheriff as follows: Sheriff Attorney: Attorney: Beginning at a point on the northwesterly side- Attorney: STERN, LAVINTHAL & FRANKENBERG, LLC STERN, LAVINTHAL & FRANKENBERG, LLC line of Arlene Court distant therein as measured BUCKLEY MADOLE, P.C. 105 EISENHOWER PARKWAY 105 EISENHOWER PARKWAY along said sideline of Arlene Court on a course of 99 WOOD AVENUE SOUTH SUITE 803 SUITE 302 SUITE 302 North 46 degrees 57 minutes 10 seconds East, ISELIN, NEW JERSEY 08830 ROSELAND, NEW JERSEY 07068 ROSELAND, NEW JERSEY 07068 407.89 feet from a point formed by the intersec- BMPC File No. 9411-6623 (973) 797-1100 (973) 797-1100 tion of the said sideline of Arlene Court if ex- 4 T - 07/09, 07/16, 07/23 4 T - 07/09, 07/16, 07/23 4 T - 07/09, 07/16, 07/23 tended in a southwesterly direction with the north- & 07/30/15 Fee: $148.92 & 07/30/15 Fee: $183.60 & 07/30/15 Fee: $148.92 easterly sideline of Pleasant Avenue if the same were extended in a southeasterly direction and running thence 1. North 40 degrees 47 minutes West, 160.28 Interiors So Lovely, You’ll Want to Stay Home feet to a point, thence 2. North 49 degrees 13 minutes East, 51 feet to a point, thence 3. South 51 degrees 3 minutes 10 seconds East, 153.51 feet to a point in the aforesaid Think “Superior” For: sideline of Arlene Court, thence 4. Along and binding upon said sideline of Arlene Court on a curve to the right having a • Expert Consultation Services radius of 50.0 feet an are distance of 25.02 feet to a point, thence 5. Still along and binding upon said sideline of • Space Planning / Room Layouts Arlene Court on a course of South 46 degrees 57 minutes 10 seconds West, 54.60 feet to the point and place of beginning. • Remodeling Services Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Six Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Eight and 29/100*** • All Interior Related Products: $406,448.29 together with lawful interest and costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Furniture Floor Coverings tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Lighting Window Treatments 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 Accessorizing & Finishing Touches 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. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. Joseph Cryan Sheriff Attorney: Joanne Womelsdorf, IFDA, ASID allied LOUGHLIN LAW FIRM P.C. 1838 EAST SECOND STREET Phone: 908.232.3875 SCOTCH PLAINS NEW JERSEY 07076 (908) 322-2441 www.superiorinteriorsofnj.com 4 T - 07/02, 07/09, 07/16 & 07/23/15 Fee: $246.84 Page 6 Thursday, July 23, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION John T. Scott, 95, Former Resident Of Lois Ann Donaldson McMullen Westfield; Active Princeton Alumnus – Obituaries – August 26, 1930 — June 16, 2015 John T. Scott, 95, of Hilton Head tive in the Providence Presbyterian Thomas J. Jackson, 87, Family Man; Lois Ann Donaldson was born on Canada, South America, Europe and Island, S.C., died on Friday, July Church. John was active in the Pres- August 26, 1930 in Elizabeth, N.J. Africa. She visited her daughters in 10, following a short illness. byterian Men of the Church and Her parents were Irving P. Donaldson Montana and Pennsylvania every John was born in Somerville, N.J. was honored to be selected “Man of Was Resident of Westfield For 54 Years and Hazel Beadle Donaldson. Lois year, and visited New York City as on August 16, 1919, to Walter and the Year” in 2001. John founded the Thomas J. Jackson, 87, of sister, Mildred Cozine (William), and grew up and graduated from high often as possible. Elizabeth Scott. He at- Christian Heritage Golf Westfield, N.J. passed away on Sun- many nieces and nephews. school in Westfield, N.J. She attended Mom was a California girl at heart. tended Somerville High Breakfast in 1997, a day, July 19, 2015, after Pop-Pop also will be Keuka College in Keuka Park, N.Y. She loved San Diego, School and received a prominent and inspira- a long illness, sur- missed by his adoring and after graduation and especially OB. She scholarship to Princeton tional event held annu- rounded by his loving grandchildren, Maisie she moved to Tampa, kept beautiful flower University, where he ally. He served on the family. Jackson; Lauren Phillips- Fla., where she gardens in the little yard majored in economics, board of the South Mr. Jackson was born Jackson; Alexander, worked for the Tampa at her apartment on graduating in 1941. Coastal Fellowship of in Newark, N.J. He was Natalie and Stephen Tribune newspaper. In Saratoga Avenue. She John was a devoted son Christian Athletes. a graduate of Seton Hall Deduck; Rebecca, 1951, she met and loved cooking, reading of Princeton, a very ac- John was a proud fam- University and earned a Samantha and Dylan married Floyd (Mac) books and going to tive alumnus and loyal ily man. He is survived master’s degree from Jackson. McMullen. They re- book clubs, visiting the Princeton football fan by his wife, Gloria; his New York University. A Mass of Christian located to Camp Hill, library, doing yoga, for 74 years. children, Nancy Scott In 1953, Thomas mar- Burial will be celebrated Pa., to raise their three drawing and painting, John served as a cap- Robson of Elgin, Scot- ried his beloved wife, today, Thursday, July 23, daughters, Linda, going to movies, happy tain in the Air Medical land, David Hall Scott of Barbara, who survives at 10 a.m., at St. Helen’s Lauren and Dawn, hours and picnics with Evacuation Squadron John T. Scott Pearl River, N.Y. and him. They made their Roman Catholic Church while both teaching at friends, and spending overseas during World Robert Walter Scott of home in Westfield, N.J. Thomas J. Jackson in Westfield. Interment East Pennsboro High Lois Donaldson McMullen weekends in LA or San War II. In 1947, John married Dor- Millington, N.J., and three step- for 54 years, where they will follow at Fairview School in nearby Francisco. othy Hall Scott of Somerville and children, Richard Harlan of raised their eight children, Thomas Cemetery in Westfield. Enola. Lois and Mac later divorced, Mom died in Livingston, Mont. on they made their home in Westfield, Bethlehem, Pa., Kathryn Harlan St. Jr. (Wendy Hill), Mark (Lynn Arrangements are by the Dooley and Lois went back to school to earn June 16, 2015 with her family at her N.J. in 1953, where they had four Albans of Shell Lake, Wis. and Su- Phillips), Mary (Stephen Deduck), Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- a Master’s Degree in Education at side. She is survived by her daugh- children. Dorothy died in 1983 and san Kane of Far Rockaway, N.Y. He Eileen (Nancy Lizza), David (Megan) enue, Westfield. Johns Hopkins University. In 1980, ters, Linda McMullen (Farwell Smith) he married Gloria Harlan in 1988. also has 12 grandchildren; five step- and Jennifer (Gregory A. Roach). He In lieu of flowers, the family re- when the girls went out on their own, and grandson Jason Smith of Big John spent his career in Life In- grandchildren and three great- was predeceased by his sons, Paul quests donations to the Paul Jackson Lois moved to San Diego, Calif., Timber, Mont.; Lauren McMullen surance, as General Manager of the grandchildren. His sister, Eleanor and Michael, and his brother, John. Fund, www.pauljacksonfund.org. settling in Ocean Beach (OB), where (Keith Goodhart) of Big Timber, New York City office of the Penn Scott; eldest son, John, and step- He also is survived by his loving July 23, 2015 she lived for the rest of her life. Mont., and Dawn McMullen (Eric Mutual and President of New Jer- daughter, Jill Harlan Foster, prede- During her years in San Diego, Kohl) of Harrisburg, Pa.; and other sey Life Insurance Company. Dur- ceased him. Giovannina D. Pafumi, 76, of Westfield; Lois continued teaching, first at a family members and friends in Cali- ing his 36 years in Westfield, he A memorial service will be held private business college and then at fornia and Pennsylvania. Mom, we was a three-term trustee of The Pres- at the Providence Presbyterian Was Devoted to Her Family and Church an adult learning center for the San miss you!!! byterian Church in Westfield and Church tomorrow, Friday, July 24, Diego Community College District. Memorials in Lois’ name can be enjoyed golf at Echo Lake Country at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, con- Giovannina Domenica Pafumi and loving nature were just small She loved helping people of all ages (Scarpignato), 76, of Westfield, tokens on how she lived her life. made to the San Diego Public Li- Club. Following his marriage to tributions may be made to the Fel- and from many countries to complete brary Foundation at http:// Gloria, they moved to Hilton Head lowship of Christian Athletes in N.J., passed away peace- Even after her diag- their educations, improve their em- fully at home on Tues- nosis of ovarian cancer supportmylibrary.org/; the Keuka Island, where he pursued his inter- John’s name, southcoastalfca.org/. ployment prospects, learn English and Fund at http://giving.keuka.edu/fund/ est in golf and continued to be ac- July 23, 2015 day, July 14, 2015, sur- she still did everything gain citizenship. rounded by her loving in her power to maintain or the cause of your choice. Condo- When she wasn’t in the classroom, lences for the family may be made at family. a level of normalcy in Lois traveled extensively with friends Jane Kohlenberger, 64, SPFHS Alumna; Giovannina was born her daily life. She abso- www.stenbergfuneralhome.com. to many parts of the United States, July 23, 2015 on June 24, 1939 in Motta lutely adored her chil- including Alaska and Hawaii, to Retired Health Aide and Animal Lover Camastra Sicily, Italy, to dren and grandchildren Jane C. Kohlenberger, 64, passed (Joe) and Sue Kelly (Denis); her Carmelo and Nunziata and emanated love and away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, brother, Randel Kohlenberger (Jil); Scarpignato. She came to affection within her fam- at Haven Hospice in Edison. Born in and nieces and nephews, Major Brent the United States in Janu- ily life. Plainfield, she was a lifelong resident Mittelstaedt, DO, USAF (Tammy), ary 1956 with her hus- Giovannina is sur- Scott West of Summit Named of Scotch Plains. Amy Thibodeau (Tom), Brendan band, Antonino, and their vived by her brother, Jane graduated from Scotch Plains- Kelly, Danielle Shoback and Kim- infant daughter, Nancy, Paul Scarpignato; her To Imagine Trustee Board Fanwood High School in 1969 and berly Shoback; and grand-nephews, and settled in Westfield, Giovannina Pafumi loving husband of 61 attended Glassboro College. She was Isaiah and Elias Mittelstaedt. N.J. As a mother of six, years, Antonino; their WESTFIELD — Scott West, a rent support groups for their parents employed as a health aide with Gen- Visitation will be held at the Memo- grandmother of seven and great- children, Nancy Somma and her resident of Summit, has joined the or guardians. Support for children esis Nursing Home in Westfield, then rial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- grandmother of one, Giovannina’s husband, Tony, Maria Fuentes, board of trustees of Imagine, A and teens living with a parent or Norwood Terrace in Plainfield, be- enue, Fanwood, on Sunday, July 26, defining role will always be remem- Salvatore and his wife, Paula, An- Center for Coping with Loss, lo- sibling with a life-altering physical fore retiring last year. from 1 to 4 p.m., with a service at 4 bered as a devoted wife and loving thony, John and Gloria Pafumi- cated in Westfield. illness also is available through the She had a love for all animals and p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may mother to her family. She filled Libitz and her husband, Leonard; Mr. West has served the commu- Imagine Tender Living Care pro- was especially interested in follow- be made to the Raptor Trust plates, tables and kitchens with love, her grandchildren, Jennifer nity of Livingston for more than 22 gram. Additionally, free, year-round ing the lives of eagles at the Duke (www.theraptortrust.org) or to Con- affection and life lessons on the im- Feldman and her husband, Brian, years as a State Farm Insurance support groups are available for estate in Hillsborough. serve Wildlife Foundation of New Jer- portance of family and faith. Jenny Erica Valentini and her husband, agent. He spent a large part of his adults age 18 and up who have had a She was predeceased by her mother, sey (www.conservewildlifenj.org). For spent many years as an active adorer Nicholas, Christina Fuentes, life coaching various youth sports friend, sibling, parent or other im- Nancy, who died in 2008, and is additional information or to sign the of the Adoration Chapel at the Im- Giovanna, Mia, Anthony and Marie programs and spearheading years of portant person in their life die, or survived by her father, Henry; her guestbook, visit maculate Heart of Mary Roman Elena Pafumi, and her great-grand- fund-raising efforts benefiting the who have a parent, sibling or friend sisters, Lynn Mittelstaedt (Ron), fanwoodmemorial.com. Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. daughter, Emma Rose Valentini. Make-A-Wish Foundation of New living with an illness. Nancy Kohlenberger, Diana Shoback July 23, 2015 She also attended daily mass at her A Mass of Catholic Burial was Jersey in memory of his son, Ryan. For support or for more informa- local parish, the Holy Trinity Ro- held on Saturday, July 18, at the He has lived in Summit for over 30 tion, visit imaginenj.org, contact man Catholic Church in Westfield. Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church years with his wife, Anna, and has a [email protected] or call (908) She enjoyed gardening, cooking in Westfield, where Giovannina had daughter, Jenna. 264-3100. Summit Old Guard to Hear and baking with her family and been a parishioner since 1956. “I was greatly moved when I dis- shared all of these passions with her Arrangements were by Dooley covered this great organization, children and grandchildren. No mat- Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- learned more about the work the or- Talk on Wagner Arboretum ter what time of day, Giovannina enue, Westfield. ganization does, and ultimately how welcomed anyone into her home and July 23, 2015 it benefits children, spouses, and en- offered a seat at her table. Her warm tire families through the grieving pro- SUMMIT — Mike Bennett will ing. Guest speakers begin their talk cess,” said Mr. West. speak to the Old Guard of Summit at 10:30 a.m. Richard Gordon, 82, Pharmacy Owner; “Too many of us have been touched at its Tuesday, July 28 meeting. Old Guard members participate by our own personal tragedies, and I Mr. Bennett’s subject will be the in sports, bridge, hikes, trips, plays, Talented Singer and Avid Red Sox Fan feel privileged to serve on the board “The Wagner Farm Arboretum.” concerts and other cultural events. of Imagine and be able to contribute The Wagner Farm Arboretum is For more information, call Jim Richard K. Gordon, 82, passed his children, Peter and his wife, to its mission and help expand its located in Warren, N.J. on the site Hewitt at (908) 233-5507 or visit away peacefully, surrounded by his Dawn, Andrea Harris and her hus- reach. After suffering the loss of my of what was once a working farm. summitoldguard.org. loving family, on Wednesday, July band, David, Michael and his wife, son and having been witness to the It also is the site of the Giving 15, 2015, at Center for Hope Hos- Jill, and Eric, along with his two suffering of all of my family and Garden, where volunteers plant, pice in Scotch Plains. granddogs, Riggs and Otis. He was especially my daughter, I’ve found a weed, harvest and distribute pro- Born in Boston, Mass. to Nathaniel a favorite grandpa to Nathaniel and renewed passion and commitment to duce. During 2014, the Giving and Ethel Gordon, he was a resident Olivia Harris, Stefanie Gordon, assist other children and their fami- Garden provided 45,000 pounds of Scotch Plains for 53 years. Karly Gordon, and Brendan Gor- lies who have lost their own loved of fresh produce which was then Richard graduated from the Mas- don, and Rachel and Jennifer Gor- ones,” he said. distributed to food pantries, soup sachusetts College of Pharmacy don. He also is survived by his Imagine provides free, year-round kitchens and shelters in six differ- and studied at Case Western Re- brother, Kenneth, and his wife, peer bereavement support groups for ent counties. The Arboretum also serve. He owned Berkeley Heights Kathy, of Orleans, Mass. children ages 3 to 18 who have had has been the site of athletic events, Pharmacy and was employed by The family will be eternally a parent or sibling die, with concur- Scott West art sales, an annual Halloween Pharmatec for many years. grateful to his devoted caregiver, event called “Brite Nights” and a Richard was a member of the companion and friend, John Davis, proposed “Children’s Garden.” Rahway Valley Barbershop Quar- for his patience and love for Rich- All active men age 50-plus are tet, a member of Congregation Beth ard for the past few years. Richard Book Discussion to Feature invited to attend the Tuesday morn- Israel, a member of the Senior also was fortunate to have Tom ing meetings of the Summit Area Group of the JCC in Scotch Plains, Shanker as a “buddy helper.” Old Guard. Meetings are held at and a Mason with the Jerusalem A funeral service was held at Me- ‘Escape the Library’ Theme the New Providence Municipal Lodge in Plainfield. morial Funeral Home, 155 South SCOTCH PLAINS — This year’s library’s Adult Summer Reading Center, located at 360 Elkwood His love of Boston never left Avenue, Fanwood, on Friday, July summer reading theme for adults is Bingo game, this event counts for the Avenue, New Providence. A cof- him as he remained a die-hard Red 17. The family requests that dona- “Escape the Ordinary.” Inspired by “participate in a book club” square. fee hour starts at 9:15 a.m., fol- Sox fan and recently had many tions in his memory be made to the that theme, the Scotch Plains Public The Bingo game runs until Friday, lowed by a 10 a.m. business meet- Mike Bennett opportunities to visit his home- Senior Program at the JCC, 1391 Library will host an informal “Es- August 21, and one Scotch Plains or stead. He was never without his Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains, N.J. cape the Library” Book Discussion Fanwood resident who completes a Red Sox baseball cap. Richard had 07076 (www.jccnj.org). For addi- on Thursday, July 30, at 7 p.m. It will game card will receive a copy of Prayer to Prayer to a beautiful singing voice and had a tional information or to sign the take place at Alan M. Augustine Park “The Girl on the Train” by Paula The Blessed Virgin The Blessed Virgin love of all music. guestbook, please visit (Village Green), located adjacent to Hawkins and a handmade bookmark. He is survived by his beloved www.fanwoodmemorial.com. the Scotch Plains Municipal Build- This program is free and open to (Never known to fail) (Never known to fail) wife of 57 years, Myrna Gordon; July 23, 2015 ing at 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains. Oh most beautiful Flower of all. Registration is not necessary, but Oh most beautiful Flower of There is no specific book to be more information, including print- Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Thomas Oliver Crehore, Was Playwright; discussed at this event. Interested Splendor of Heaven, Blessed able Bingo cards, can be found online Splendor of Heaven, Blessed persons are invited to bring a blanket at the Scotch Plains Public Library’s Mother of the Son of God, Im- Mother of the Son of God, Im- WHS Weather Vane, Hi’s-Eye Editor, 1953 or chair to the park and discuss the maculate Virgin, assist me in my website, scotlib.org; by calling the maculate Virgin, assist me in my books they have enjoyed reading this library at (908) 322-5007, extension necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help Thomas Oliver Crehore died on New York City and Eastham, Cape Wednesday, July 1, at New York Pres- Cod, Mass. summer. According to the library, no. 204, or by e-mailing me! Show me herein you are my me! Show me herein you are my this event will be an opportunity for mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of byterian Hospital after a long illness. Burial took place at Fairview Cem- [email protected]. The Scotch mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of residents to connect with their neigh- Plains Public Library is located at God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, Born April 30, 1935 to Katherine etery in Westfield. A memorial ser- and Austen Crehore in Westfield, N.J., vice will be held at a later date. bors and come away with potential 1927 Bartle Avenue, one block from I humbly beseech you from the I humbly beseech you from the ideas for their “to-be-read” lists. bottom of my heart to succor me in Mr. Crehore was editor of the Westfield Donations in Tom’s name are re- Park Avenue, in the center of the bottom of my heart to succor me in For those who are playing the township. this necessity. There are none who this necessity. There are none who High School yearbook, Weather Vane, quested to the Westfield Historical can withstand your power. Show can withstand your power. Show and the Hi’s-Eye newspaper. Society, 314 Mountain Avenue, me herein you are my mother. Oh me herein you are my mother. Oh A University of Virginia graduate Westfield, N.J. 07090. July 23, 2015 Local Student Graduates Mary, conceived without sin, pray Mary, conceived without sin, pray and a playwright, he was a resident of for us who have recourse to thee. for us who have recourse to thee. Holy Mother, I place this cause in Holy Mother, I place this cause in From Williams College your hands (3x). your hands (3x). Kids’ Summer Acting Class Holy Spirit, You who solve all Holy Spirit, You who solve all WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Dean's List, and the Karl E. Weston problems, light all roads so that I problems, light all roads so that I Madison M. Weist, the daughter of 1896 prize for Distinction in Art. may attain my goal. You who gave may attain my goal. You who gave Is Available In Cranford Kevin and Kate Weist of Westfield, Since its founding in 1793, as an me the divine gift to forgive and me the divine gift to forgive and was among the area students who undergraduate, residential, privately forget all evil against me and that in forget all evil against me and that in CRANFORD — The Cranford Rec- dent, trusting, outgoing and comfort- graduated from Williams College endowed liberal arts college, Will- all instances in my life You are with all instances in my life You are with reation and Parks Department will able in group situations. Classes are at the college's 226th Commence- iams has been known for the quality me. I want in this short prayer to me. I want in this short prayer to present a summer acting class entitled taught through positive reinforcement ment exercises on June 5. The Com- of its teachers and the high caliber thank You as I confirm once again thank You as I confirm once again “Lights! Camera! Kids! Action!” and encouragement. mencement address was delivered and vitality of its students, which that I never want to be separated that I never want to be separated Taught by the Actor’s Garage, it will Open to those in grades 3 to 5, the by Xerox Chairman and Chief Ex- number 2,000 men and women. from You in eternal glory. Thank from You in eternal glory. Thank be held at the Cranford Community class will be taught Monday through ecutive Officer Ursula Burns. In graduating from Williams, you for your mercy towards me you for your mercy towards me Center, located at 220 Walnut Avenue. Friday, August 3 to 7, from 10 a.m. to Madison received a Bachelor of they join the oldest society of and mine. Amen. and mine. Amen. This program will offer acting in- noon. The cost is $135. Interested per- Arts degree in Art. During college, alumni in the world. Begun 29 Say this prayer on three con- Say this prayer on three con- struction with a focus on television, sons may register online at she participated in the following years after the college's founding, secutive days. Publish this prayer secutive days. Publish this prayer film and commercials. The class register.communitypass.net/cranford or activities: CoDa (Contemporary today the society has more than after the favor is granted. after the favor is granted. teaches actors through the basic tools in person at the Cranford Community Dance Ensemble), Ritmo Latino, 28,000 active members. For more K.A.G. M.M. of concentration, relaxation and im- Center. For more information, call the WCMA Think Tank, and WOOLF information about Williams Col- provisation to be more self-confi- Community Center at (908) 709-7283. Staff. Honors and prizes include: lege, visit williams.edu. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 23, 2015 Page 7 Westfield Library to Host Career Networking Group Flute and Guitar Concert To Focus on Communication WESTFIELD — The Westfield Classical Guitar Performance from SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch This program is free and open to Memorial Library will present a California State University, Plains-Mountainside Public Librar- all. Individuals may register online flute and guitar concert on Wednes- Northridge; University of South- ies’ Career Networking Group will at scotlib.org, by calling (908) 322- day, July 29, at 7 p.m. The library ern California and The Juilliard present a program entitled “Com- 5007, extension no. 204, or by e- is located at 550 East Broad Street. School. He debuted at Carnegie municating for Success — Watch mail at [email protected]. Inter- Accomplished flutist Marjorie Recital Hall as winner of the Art- Your Language.” It will take place ested persons may connect with the Koharski and guitarist Keith ists International Competition. He on Monday, August 10, at 6:30 p.m., Career Networking Group on Calmes will perform selections of teaches at Wall High School. at the Scotch Plains Public Library. LinkedIn, Career Networking Classical, American Folk and Library hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9 This program will address how Group at SPPL. Spanish/Argentine music. Among p.m., Monday through Thursday, individuals can potentially lose an The Scotch Plains Public Library the composers represented in their and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and important sale or networking con- is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, vast repertoire are Scarlatti, Saturday. The library will be closed nection because they are selling and one block from Park Avenue, in the Telemann and Coronel. on Sundays until September 20. networking the same way with ev- center of the township. Ms. Koharski is a flutist and pic- For more information on eryone and not tailoring their activi- coloist with the Monmouth Sym- Westfield Memorial Library pro- ties to each person’s behavioral style. Library Friends Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader and The Times Presenter Paul Hatrak will lead phony Orchestra, a flutist with the grams and services, call (908) 789- LEGOS RULE!...These youngsters enjoy playing with Legos at tables set up at Plan Book Sale Elysion Winds Quintet, a former 4090, visit the library’s website at an interactive discussion that will the North Union Avenue gazebo during Friday Night Live Legos in downtown CRANFORD — The Friends of faculty member of the Monmouth wmlnj.org and sign up for the Cranford on July 10, organized by the Downtown Office of Business and help participants understand the Conservatory of Music, and a mem- monthly e-newsletter, “Library Economic Development. universal language of DISC (domi- the Cranford Public Library invite ber of the New York Flute Club and Loop,” or stop by the library for a nance-influence-steadiness-com- the community to visit their used the New Jersey Flute Society. copy of its award-winning, quar- pliance). DISC is concerned with book sale on Wednesday, August 5, Mr. Calmes earned degrees in terly newsletter, “Take Note.” how individuals act and their way from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., in the Alzheimer’s Support Group of doing things. Attendees will gain Friendly Book Cellar at the library. an understanding of their own be- Items for sale include more than Has Meeting Tomorrow havioral style, recognize the be- 10,000 adult and children’s books, as havioral style of others, and be able well as CDs, DVDs and recorded WESTFIELD — Jewish Family Alzheimer’s Association of New Jer- to adapt and blend their style for books. Prices will range from 25 cents Service (JFS) of Central New Jersey, sey guidelines. Participants are wel- greater, more effective communi- to $2, except for vintage and a non-sectarian health and social ser- come to join the group at any time. cation and relationships, both per- autographed volumes, which will be vice agency, will host an Alzheimer’s/ In addition to the support group, sonal and professional. specially marked. Dementia Caregiver Support Group JFS offers a specialized Alzheimer’s As a FocalPoint Certified Busi- The library is located at 224 Wal- tomorrow, Friday, July 24. It will and Dementia Family Care Program ness Coach and president of Hatrak nut Avenue. Entrance to the sale will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at which is funded by grants from the Associates, LLC, Mr. Hatrak’s mis- be through the side door, just off the The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, Westfield Foundation, the Healthcare sion is to work with clients with main parking lot. The sale area is located at 140 Mountain Avenue. Foundation of New Jersey, Merck “entrepreneurial spirit” to drive fur- wheelchair-accessible. Proceeds from Free and open to Alzheimer’s/De- Inc., the Jewish Community Founda- ther success or to “rekindle the fire” the sale will benefit the library. For mentia caregivers in the community, tion of Greater MetroWest and Wells that may have been lost in their busi- more information about the Friends the group is run in accordance with Fargo Foundations. ness. He has combined 20-plus years of the Cranford Public Library, visit Registration is recommended. If of business and leadership experi- cranford.com/library/friends/ Area Students planning to attend, or if needing more ence with the powerful, results-based index.asp. information about JFS’ new program content and the expertise of one of Graduate Lafayette for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Disor- the world’s best-known business PUBLIC NOTICE EASTON, Pa. – Two Scotch Plains ders, contact Marilucy Lopes, Li- coaches, Brian Tracy. Mr. Hatrak TOWN OF WESTFIELD censed Clinical Social Worker and ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PETS’ PALS...In keeping with the Garwood Public Library’s summer reading residents recently graduated from previously held senior management theme, “Every Hero Has a Story,” the library is collecting donations of cat and Lafayette College in Easton, Pa. They group facilitator, at (908) 352-8375 positions in large and small compa- NOTICE OF DECISION dog food, litter, cleaning supplies, towels and other items to support the heroic were among 595 undergraduate stu- or [email protected]. nies, with such titles as regional fi- On July 13, 2015, the Zoning Board of volunteers at the Plainfield Humane Society. The children of Garwood also made dents in the Class of 2015 who were nance officer and controller. Adjustment of the Town of Westfield cage cushions for the shelter animals. The library is located at the corner of Third awarded degrees during the college's Cranford Kids Invited adopted a Resolution granting variances Avenue and Walnut Street, behind the Lincoln School complex. to the Applicants/Owners, Joshua A. Kuntz 180th Commencement. PUBLIC NOTICE and Stephanie M. Nash, for the property The local graduates are Shannon For Summer Programs BOROUGH OF GARWOOD located at 237 Munsee Way, Block 601, Lenahan, who earned a Bachelor of CRANFORD — The Cranford BOARD OF EDUCATION Lot 12 on the Tax Map of the Town of Scotch Plains Library Invites Westfield. The variance approvals will per- Science degree in Biology, and Isabel Recreation and Parks Department PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Au- mit the construction of a new single-family Lopez, who graduated magna cum invites all Cranford children from gust Garwood Board of Education Regular home on the property. The Resolution is Families For ‘Planet Pirates’ laude and earned a Bachelor of Arts grades 1 to 7 to join its annual Sum- Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August on file and available for PUBLIC INSPEC- degree in Economics. mer Playground Program. 18th at 7:30 pm has been changed to TION in the office of the Town Engineer, SCOTCH PLAINS — Children children about how they can be- Thursday, August 20th at 6:30 pm in the 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, New Lafayette College is a top liberal Camp programs take place at the all purpose room of the Lincoln School. Jersey, during that office’s normal busi- and caregivers are invited to visit come earth-protecting heroes. arts college with 2,400 students and following Cranford parks — Lincoln Action will be taken. ness hours. the Scotch Plains Public Library Founded in 1994, The Garden 215 full-time faculty that offers a wide Park, Mohawk Park, Brookside Place Eric Larson HEHL & HEHL, P.C. for “Planet Pirates” on Thursday, State Discovery Museum is located variety of undergraduate degree pro- School and Orange Avenue School, SBA/BS Attorneys for the Applicants/Owners July 30, at 2 p.m., as The Garden in Cherry Hill, N.J. and features grams including engineering. with a morning session from 9 to 1 T - 7/23/15, The Leader Fee: $11.73 1 T - 7/23/15, The Leader Fee: $19.38 State Discovery Museum visits to more than 20 large, kid-friendly With its close proximity to New 11:45 a.m. and an afternoon session PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE exhibits that are meant to be fun show attendees how they can be- York City and Philadelphia, Lafayette from 1 to 3 p.m. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD come planet-saving heroes. and imaginative. They are among has one of the highest endowment- Parents can register their campers south Jersey’s largest attractions NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, Youngsters will learn about ways per-student rates in the nation. This directly at the playgrounds. The fee ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS they can reduce, reuse and recycle, that caters to children from infants means ample resources to fuel student is $10. Upcoming events and activi- up to age 10. Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn, Collector of Taxes of the Borough as well as create their own “green” research and to provide opportunities ties include arts and crafts, Field Day, of Fanwood, County of Union will sell at public auction on FRIDAY, AUGUST 21st 2015, treasure to take home. The Scotch Plains Public Library for study abroad, internships and field Kickball Tournament Champion- in the Mayor and Council chambers at the Borough Municipal Building, 75 North Martine To support the nation-wide sum- is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue. work. It means outstanding facilities, ships, Spirit Day and Ice-Cream Day. Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the morning or at such later time and mer reading theme, “Every Hero For more information about this Division I sports, and funding for 250 All questions can be directed to the place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land event, visit the library’s website at assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective has a Story,” the staff of the student groups on one of the most Cranford Recreation Department at parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable against said library’s children’s department scotlib.org or call the library at beautiful campuses in the country. (908) 709-7283. lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed to the 21st looks forward to having The Gar- (908) 322-5007. Advance regis- day of August 2015. den State Discovery Museum teach tration is not required for this event. Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of Summer reading events are made municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest possible by the Friends of the rate of interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to See it all on the Web! Scotch Plains Public Library. For the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other more information about the Friends Legal Advertising method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. Properties group or to join, visit scotlib.org/ for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Borough of www.goleader.com MORE IN BACK SECTION Fanwood at an interest rate of 18%. friends-of-sppl/. At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with interest and costs. Payments must be in the form of cash, certified check or money order. Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD G. Construction of a concession stand and rest rooms at Memorial Field. seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 200,000 County Grants Appropriated $ 100,000 who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally Down Payment Appropriated $ 4,800 In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Cranford, in the County of Union, Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 95,200 Tax Collector should be notified immediately. State of New Jersey on July 14, 2015 and the 20-day period of limitation within which a Period of Usefulness 20 years The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be commenced, H. Undertaking of various improvements to public buildings consisting of (i) replace- BLK LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION TOTAL as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication 72 13 Burke, Patrick & Barbara 7 Rainier Road $ 9,714.60 of this statement. Copies of the full ordinance are available at no cost and during regular ment of the roll down gate with a clear window at the Health Department in the Municipal business hours, at the Clerk’s office for members of the general public who request the Building and (ii) replacement of the flooring at the Firehouse vehicle area. It is hereby Colleen M. Huehn same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: determined and stated that said public buildings being improved are of “Class B” or Collector of Taxes equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law. 4 T - 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13/15, The Times Fee: $252.96 TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDI-TIONAL Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 49,000 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY, NEW COMMUNI- Down Payment Appropriated $ 2,400 CATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT, NEW INFORMATION Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 46,600 TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Period of Usefulness 15 years TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT AND A NEW AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE, IN- NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY CLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, IN, BY AND FOR I. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery, new THE TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF information technology equipment and a new automotive vehicle, including original The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $4,435,000 TO PAY THE apparatus and equipment, for the use of various Township departments, offices and introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the Township Committee of the COST THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE VARIOUS GRANTS, TO MAKE A agencies: Township of Cranford, in the County of Union, State of New Jersey, on July 14, 2015. It DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSU- Department of Public Works (“DPW”) the Township Committee to be held at its meeting room in the Municipal Building, 8 ANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE dump truck Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey, on August 11, 2015 at 8:00 P.M. During the ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. Fire Department week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting copies of the full ordinance laptop computers will be available at no cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s office for the The purposes, appropriations, bonds/notes authorized and grants appropriated members of the general public who shall request the same. The summary of the terms in this multipurpose bond ordinance are as follows: Police Department of such bond ordinance follows: SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS zodiac boat in-vehicle digital video system equipment TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS A. Resurfacing or reconstruction of various Township roads (and the Centennial in-vehicle computer equipment PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF A NEW FIRE Avenue Pool parking lot), as set forth on a list prepared or to be prepared by the Township e-ticket system equipment TRUCK, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, IN, BY Engineer, and placed on file or to be placed on file with the Township Clerk, and hereby AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, approved as if set forth herein in full. Depending upon the contract price and other exigent Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 395,000 STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $1,330,000 TO circumstances, and upon approval by the Township Committee, there may be additions Down Payment Appropriated $ 19,320 PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHO- to or deletions from the aforesaid list. It is hereby determined and stated that said roads Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 375,680 RIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION and parking lot being improved are of “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined in Period of Usefulness 5 years AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION Section 22 of the Local Bond Law (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes J. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery for the use NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. Annotated, as amended; the “Local Bond Law”). of the DPW consisting of (a) an asphalt hot box and (b) manhole frames and covers and The purposes, appropriations and bonds/notes authorized in this multipurpose Appropriation and Estimated Cost $3,013,000 catch basins. bond ordinance are as follows: Down Payment Appropriated $ 143,500 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 55,000 SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS Bonds and Notes Authorized $2,869,500 Down Payment Appropriated $ 2,620 Period of Usefulness 10 years Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 52,380 A. Replacement of sanitary sewer piping and manholes along North Avenue East in the vicinity of Springfield Avenue and Centennial Avenue. B. Reconstruction of Lincoln Avenue (Section 4 – from the vicinity of Mansion Terrace Period of Usefulness 15 years to the vicinity of Retford Avenue). It is hereby determined and stated that said road to be K. (i) Installation of a generator at the Firehouse and (ii) acquisition of portable Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 205,000 improved is of “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local generators for the use of the Police Department. Down Payment Appropriated $ 9,800 Bond Law. Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 195,200 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 145,000 Period of Usefulness 40 years Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 210,000 Federal Grant Appropriated $ 145,000 State Grant Appropriated $ 180,000 Period of Usefulness 15 years B. Acquisition of a new aerial platform fire truck, including original apparatus and Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,450 equipment. Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 28,550 L. Acquisition of new communication and signal systems equipment consisting of a replacement radio antenna for the use of TV-35. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $1,075,000 Period of Usefulness 10 years Down Payment Appropriated $ 51,300 C. Construction of handicapped access ramps at various locations. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 13,000 Bonds and Notes Authorized $1,023,700 Down Payment Appropriated $ 620 Period of Usefulness 10 years Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 35,000 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 12,380 Federal Grant Appropriated $ 35,000 Period of Usefulness 10 years C. Installation of a “Pepperidge Tree” memorial at Lincoln Park. Period of Usefulness 10 years M. Undertaking of the following downtown improvements: (i) replacement of sidewalk Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 50,000 D. Replacement of curbs and sidewalks at various locations. pavers at various locations and (ii) Victorian lighting improvements at Eastman Plaza. Down Payment Appropriated $ 2,400 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 47,600 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 60,000 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 135,000 Period of Usefulness 15 years Down Payment Appropriated $ 2,860 Down Payment Appropriated $ 6,430 ——————————————————————————— Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 57,140 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 128,570 Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $1,330,000 Period of Usefulness 10 years Period of Usefulness 10 years Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 63,500 E. Undertaking of the engineering design phase of the Orchard Brook Bank Stabiliza- ——————————————————————————— Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized tion Project. Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $4,435,000 $1,266,500 Aggregate Grants Appropriated $ 460,000 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 100,000 Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 190,000 Grants (if any) Appropriated-: $-0- Down Payment Appropriated $ 4,800 Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $3,785,000 Section 20 Costs: $27,050 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 95,200 Average Useful Life: 14.81 years Period of Usefulness 15 years Section 20 Costs: $385,000 Useful Life of Projects Funded by Debt: 10.20 years This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. F. Undertaking of storm sewer improvements at various locations. Tara Rowley Tara Rowley Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 25,000 Township Clerk Township Clerk Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,200 Township of Cranford Township of Cranford Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 23,800 County of Union County of Union Period of Usefulness 40 years State of New Jersey State of New Jersey 1 T - 7/23/15, The Leader Fee: $248.88 1 T - 7/23/15, The Leader Fee: $104.04 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 23, 2015 Page 9 See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-15

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times HARD HITTING ACTION AT THE SNAPPLE BOWL...Photo on left shows the Union All-Stars defense Francois Zebaze (No. 3 Hillside), Khalil Burns (No. 45 Linden), Kevin Maxwell (No. 44 Scotch Plains-Fanwood), Antoine Powell (No. 32 Linden) and Pat Morris (No. 72 New Providence. Photo on right shows Linden running back Kyle Phipps (No. 13) being tackled, while Pat Maloney (No 81 Summit) and Westfield’s Nick Buontempo (behind Phipps) block at the Snapple Bowl. CICCARINO (SPF), TROTTER (CRAN) SHINE ON DEFENSE, BUONTEMPO (WESTFIELD) MAKES KEY CATCH ON OFFENSE Middlesex Grid All-Stars Rap Union in Snapple Bowl, 33-13

By DAVID B. CORBIN Representing Westfield High Buontempo represented Westfield Scotch Plains. We were rivals, but sports from Scotch Plains-Fanwood les, Trotter did make the best of it Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times School for the Union All-Stars were well, especially when he made a key now we are here as a united force for and Cranford, he said. “I have known when he picked off a Middlesex pass Spotswood High School running Nick Buontempo (tight end), Matt fourth-down reception to perpetuate Union,” said Williamson, who will them for a couple of years, so it early in the second half and returned back Chase Fee certainly paid his Catanzaro (defensive back), Harry a drive late in the first quarter. He also be playing football for Sacred Heart wasn’t too hard of a mix.” it to the 17, setting up the Union All- dues and cashed in with a pair of first- Williamson (lineman) and Sean Elliott smothered an onside kick and added University in Connecticut. Kevin Trotter (defensive back) and Stars’ first touchdown. half touchdown runs to lead the (wide receiver). another reception. “I know Middlesex has won it for a Colin Scanlon (linebacker) repre- “It’s an honor playing in this game. Middlesex County All-Stars to a 33- “It is a great honor to play. I looked “It’s fun being able to put a couple of years, but hopefully, we sented the Cranford Cougars. It’s great meeting new people and 13 victory over the Union County up to a lot of guys who played in this Westfield helmet on for the last time can beat them this year. I feel hon- “This is a great experience. I am being able to play with them. It’s All-Stars in the Annual Snapple Bowl in years past. I am happy to be repre- in a special game. It’s fun playing ored to represent Union County and going to go out there an play my heart great playing in our last game. I’m charity event for Children’s Special- senting Westfield in this game,” with the kids you have been playing play in a game for a great cause,” out. It’s the last game I am ever going going to miss it,” Scanlon said. ized Hospital held at Kean University Buontempo said. against for the last four years. It’s a Elliott said. to put pads on. I am going to make the From his linebacker position, in Union on July 16. In the game that fun bonding experience and it’s a As to his thoughts playing as team- best of it,” Trotter said. Scanlon’s name was announced sev- featured 15 minute quarters, the vic- great game,” Catanzaro said. mates with former rivals in various Aside from recording several tack- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 tory put the Middlesex All-Stars ahead Probitas Verus Honos “It’s great to be out here. It’s great 14-8 in the series. to be playing with some guys from DELMOUR KNOCKS IN 3 RBI, DeGROAT 3 RUNS, DOUBLE Cranford Blue 11s Zoom Past WF Black in NP League, 12-3 By DAVID B. CORBIN stole a pair of bases and scored League, allowing the kids to play Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield’s first run. Vasquez tapped different positions throughout the Key hits, plenty of stolen bases an RBI single and was hit by a pitch. game is also a good learning experi- and strong performances from a trio Jacob Ayala and Aidan Reed each ence. Antonio Carrero and Max of fine pitchers propelled the singled and scored once. Billy Owens were solid at third base and Cranford Blue 11U baseball team Maguire walked once and had an centerfield for the Westfield Black as past the Westfield Black, 12-3, in RBI, and Nicholas Schoen walked was Matteo Beltran at second base. New Providence Green League ac- once in his two plate appearances. Malachi Mercer began covering right tion at Gumbert 3 Field in Westfield “It’s a whole lot of fun to coach this field then moved to first base and on July 15. team. These kids are still learning finally spent a few innings behind the Cranford starting pitcher James how to play. A couple of kids never plate. Also on the team but not present McCaffrey tossed two innings of no- even played baseball before. So we at the game was Dylan Murphy.

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times PILE UP AT SECOND...Westfield’s Richie Vasquez plows into second base in the fifth inning as Cougars Nick Delmour, left, and Pat McMahon, right, cover the throw from home at Gumbert 3 Field in Westfield on July 15. hit ball, allowing one run and one are teaching them the fundamentals,” Coach Murphy, along with Assis- walk, while striking out three batters. Westfield Black Head Coach Shuan tant Coaches Joe Schoen, Drew Pat McMahon pitched the next two Murphy said. “They are always giv- Maguire and former Westfield High innings, allowing one run on one hit, ing strong efforts. They are a good School standout quarterback Louie while walking two, hitting a batter bunch of kids, so I am really proud to Mercer have been focusing on the and striking out two. Sean DeGroat be their coach.” fundamentals with their team. closed out the final two innings and “The Westfield team played great “We got four, five parents, who are allowed one run on two hits, before tonight. It was a fun game. It’s always always willing to help. It’s a really striking out five of the next six batters fun to play our neighbors here in team effort. Even if they lose, there’s he faced, while walking the other. Westfield. The coaches are great. The always a great attitude. They are re- Dylan Tedeschi pitched the first kids are great. It was a good time,” spectful and show great sportsman- three innings for Westfield and Richie Cranford Head Coach Kevin ship. They have gotten so much bet- Vasquez pitched the next three in- Wetherell said. ter from the beginning,” Coach nings. At the plate, Tedeschi walked, In the New Providence Green CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 TheIsoldiCollection.com FRANK D. ISOLDI #1 Agent Westfield Office: 2006-2014 Office: 908-233-5555 x 202 • Direct: 908-301-2038 • email: [email protected] • Broker/Sales Associate © 2015 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. Page 10 Thursday, July 23, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Devil’s Den WHS’s Mount Rushmore: The Best of the Best

By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The nj.com website that covers New Several years ago I was planning to siastic and peppy?) But his six “mosts” Jersey high school sports gave it itself do a book on the history of all sports at were second to Brock Brower’s eight. a tough task this summer when it WHS. That project is currently on A member of the football and swim asked readers to vote in a poll for the hold, but one of the first things I had teams and president of the National Mount Rushmore of four top athletes done was get a photography expert to Honor Society, Brower was “Most for 15 different high schools. make a Mount Rushmore of WHS Ambitious,” “Class Author,” “Most Westfield was in the first group, sports – the four people I thought were Brilliant,” “Most Businesslike,” “Most and its voting ended back on July 13. most responsible for creating the at- Determined, “Best Leader,” “Most The 15 schools were (alphabeti- mosphere of excellence that has been Likely to Succeed,” and “Most Studi- cally): Bergen Catholic, Don Bosco, Westfield sports since the late Roaring ous.” Delsea, Ewing, Hunterdon Central, ’20s. The two easy picks were Gary By the way, “Best Athlete” in 1949 Notre Dame, Paulsboro, Piscataway, Kehler and Walt Clarkson, two coach- went to the legendary Sam Mitchell. Ramapo, St. Peter’s, Seton Hall, South ing legends. Then I went with athletic IN THE GENES Brunswick, Summit, Westfield and directors Bob Duncan (1929-63) and Charlie Burgdorf (’81) was on the West Deptford. John Lay (1963-83). Joe Freeman and WHS wrestling team for three years. The choices of some of those Ed Tranchina were on the bubble. (See His three sons have done quite well, schools was interesting, in that it did photo elsewhere on the page.) But but in other sports. Brendan was a not include public school perennial coming up with that final foursome four-year soccer player at Pingry and public-school powers such as Co- was almost as difficult for me as the later at Bucknell. WHS’s Christian lumbia, Haddonfield, Montclair, creation of the actual Mount Rushmore (’13) and Toby (’16) have excelled in David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Moorestown, Mountain Lakes or Memorial in South Dakota, which took lacrosse. Christian was a four-year JUST OUT OF REACH...Cranford’s Sean DeGroat, No. 5, dives back to first as the pickoff attempt goes sailing out of the Ridgewood. sculptor Gutzon Borglum and his son starter at WHS who earned all-state reach of Westfield first baseman Aidan Reed at Gumbert 3 Field in Westfield on July 15. Anyhow, when I first heard about Lincoln 14 years to finish. and all-America honors. He just fin- this poll it was on July 7, just prior to Now we know why the Westfield ished his sophomore year at the Uni- my daily meditation time. So instead Athletic Hall of Fame was created, to versity of Denver, which recently won Cranford Blue 11s Zoom Past Westfield Black, 12-3 of listening to 20 minutes of Enya help sort out these things. But the the NCAA championship. He’s al- tunes, I spent time meditating about nj.com project was definitely fun and ready a two-time all-America. Toby CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 who to vote for. As Enya weaved her interesting. was the starting goalie this season for Murphy pointed out. was the second when six Cougars scored on Vasquez’s hopping single magical melodies into my old-school DeGroat led the Cougars at the scuffed home plate to take a 7-0 lead. past short. Cranford added its final Sony headphones, my mind started plate with a double, a single and a The breakout was highlighted by run when Cotter, who walked, scored wandering back through the WHS walk, while scoring all three times. Delmour’s two-run single and RBI on McMahon’s grounder back to the archives. Nick Delmour had a two-run single, singles from Fossella and McCaffrey. mound in the sixth. Then I went to the link to try and scored once and added a third RBI. Tedeschi led off the Westfield sec- The win over Westfield Black just come up with my final four names. Jack Conley singled twice and scored ond with a free pass then proceeded added another spark to the Cougars’ When I got to it, there was already a list twice. Nate Fossella singled twice, to steal second and third before scor- blazing dash to the New Providence of 20 athletes and two coaches to pick scored once and added an RBI. Brian ing on a wild pitch. McCaffrey then Green League playoffs. from: athletes Bob Clotworthy, Rick Tourma scored twice and had an RBI. struck out the next three batters. “We are actually now in the Green McGinley, Jeff Torborg, Dick Myers, McCaffrey rapped an RBI single. DeGroat and Touma scored in the League, 10-2. We have one game left Frank Jackson, Steve Schmitt, Chris McMahon had an RBI and scored third to stretch Cranford’s lead to 9-1 and we start the playoffs next week. It Campbell, Tim Goski, Kim Schmidt, once. Ryan Cotter walked twice and then in the fourth Ayala pulled off a looks like we are probably going to Butch Woolfolk, Cheryl Gleason, Cliff scored once. Ryan Katz singled and bunt single, causing an errant throw be the second seed,” Coach Wetherell Sheehan, Kathy Federici, Nancy Christian Trotter walked and scored from the catcher. He stole third and said. Kasko, Sally Parizeau, Rob Schmalz, once. scored on Maguire’s RBI groundout So who might get the first seed? Dave Brown, Krissy Jeremiah, A.J. Cranford scored a run in the top of to short. “Livingston! We played them ear- Murray, Lexi Borr and Caroline the first when Conley slashed a single The Cougars scored twice in the lier in the season, They beat us like Baldwin, and coaches Gary Kehler to left, stole a base and scored on a fifth. Trotter, who walked, scored the 13-6 but we are playing better now, so and Carol Donner. passed ball. A second run was pre- first run. DeGroat dropped a double I am positive that we can avenge it It was definitely an excellent list. vented when catcher Ayala grabbed a into right field and scored on Touma’s when we get to the playoffs,” Coach But it was also missing some obvious passed ball and fired to Tedeschi cov- sac fly to center. Westfield answered Wetherell said. names. Jim Turpin, Sam Mitchell, MOUNT RUSHMORE OF WHS SPORTS...From left, Gary Kehler, John Lay, ering home in time to nab Fossella. with a run when Reed yanked a single Cranford Blue 162 021 12 Dave Coleman, Jim Kovacs, Dave Walt Clarkson, Bob Duncan. From the fall of 1929 through spring of 1993 – that’s The breakout inning for Cranford to right-center, stole second and Westfield Black 010 110 3 Perkowski, Kurt Stiefken, Glen 64 school years – these coaches and athletic directors helped shape the Westfield Kehler, Jackie Booth, Kevin McGorty, athletic dynasty that is still alive today. WATSON RAPS DOUBLE, STEALS, SCORES ONLY RUN Chris Wojcik, Brian Ciemniecki and Matt Elmuccio, among many others. Dick Myers, the scrappy 5-foot-10 a WHS team that reached the North But we nitpick. point guard and catcher, now retired Group 4 final. When all was said and done, the and living in North Carolina, who said WHS pitcher Jack Bunting is the Morris Plains Routs WF, 15-1, voters had cast 24,666 ballots and it best in a July 14 Facebook post. son of Bob Bunting (’76), a two-way here’s how it ended: “Being one of this group of athletes end on the 1970 Steelers of the 1-A.J. Murray 8,656, 2-Krissy was special enough; being in the top Westfield Boys Football League. For Jeremiah 3,558, 3-Nancy Kasko four, unbelievable; having the sup- those of you too young to remember 2,582, 4-Dick Myers 1,628, 5- port of family and friends, priceless! the game (45 years ago), the Steelers In 11U N. Prov. Green League Caroline Baldwin 1,387, 6-Butch I am humbled.” won the WBFL title in a double-over- Woolfolk 1,038, 7-Gary Kehler 899, ANOTHER DIVER time thriller over the Tab Burnett-led By ALEX LOWE ing, while Morris Plains did all the committed four errors. Morris Plains 8-Jeff Torborg 875, 9-Carol Donner While wandering through The Rams. Bob’s teammates on those 8-1 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times taking. The result was a 15-1 blowout took full advantage of the generosity 695, 10-Dave Brown 664, 11-Chris Leader archives, diver Pete Reynolds’ Steelers included Bret Schundler, Westfield White and Morris Plains in favor of Morris Plains in a match- by stealing 13 bases, including 10 in Campbell 559; 12-Bob Clotworthy name showed up in a short article Chuck Cosenza, Jerry Gottlick, Lew played a game of give and take on up of 11U New Providence Green the first inning alone. The visiting 341, 13-Sally Parizeau 335, 14-(tie) about him winning the 1956 Hawai- Graves and Rich Goski. Jack Bunting July16 at Gumbert Field 2 in League West rivals. Warriors stole home plate twice on Cliff Sheehan and Rob Schmalz 229, ian AAU 1-meter diving competition will be attending Middlebury College Westfield. Unfortunately for Westfield White pitchers combined pitches in the dirt that went all the 16-Lexi Borr 203, 17-Tim Goski 166, while in the service. A co-captain of in Vermont this fall. (Bob is now 56 Westfield White, they did all the giv- to walk 11 batters and the defense way to the backstop. It was a rough 18-Kim Schmidt 153, 19-Cheryl the 1953 WHS swim team, he fin- years old, which makes his long-ago day for the home team. Gleason 148, 20-Frank Jackson 122, ished third at states that year in div- football coach suddenly feel very old.) “The biggest factors were the walks 21-Rick McGinley 113, 22-Steve ing, and went on to letter at the Uni- KEEPING UP WITH … and the passed balls,” said Westfield Schmitt 86. versity of North Carolina. Hannah Purdy (’11), the WHS field White Head Coach Alex Watson. “No A.J. Murray (’11) was a football Speaking of divers, according to the hockey goalie turned golfer at Cali- question about that. We gave them and baseball stud in high school, and 1949 Weather Vane, where the “Merry- fornia Lutheran University, recently way too much help.” after four years at Georgia Tech he Go-Round” listed the best in class in finished her collegiate career by ty- The first inning was a nightmare was drafted by the Minnesota Twins assorted categories, future Olympic ing for 13th at the Southern Califor- for Watson and starting pitcher Patrick and is currently playing for the gold medalist Bob Clotworthy was the nia Intercollegiate Athletic Confer- Flaherty. After getting the first out of Elizabethton (Tenn.) Twins. male winner for … “Done Most for ence championships. She shot a 29- the game on a ground ball, Flaherty Krissy Jeremiah (’88) was a soccer WHS,” “Most Energetic,” “Most En- over 245 – finishing with a 78 – struggled to find the strike zone, gift- star who was also the first 1,000- thusiastic,” “Friendliest,” “Happiest,” among the top Division 3 players in wrapping three walks for Morris point scorer in girls basketball. and “Peppiest.” (Is there that big a the country. Purdy, 22, is spending Plains hitters. Once on base, the War- Nancy Kasko (’85) excelled in field difference between energetic, enthu- the summer working as part of the riors were relentless with their steal- hockey and basketball, and really ex- Barclay’s Tournament at Plainfield ing ways. Morris Plains scored its celled in softball, leading the 1985 team Country Club. first two runs of the game on steals of to the first 30-win season in history. Reading is Good For You home plate by Max Stahl and Greg And Dick Myers (’62) was all-state PUBLIC NOTICE Nardolillo. 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By ALEX LOWE roon starting pitcher Ben Luckner. In reached into his staff for the game. A Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the bottom of the third, Westfield recently completed weeklong trip to Westfield Blue made quick work Blue exploded for seven more runs. Cooperstown to compete in the All- out of Summit Maroon earning a 13- Thornburn again was involved in the Star Village Tournament stretched the 0 win in a 12U New Providence Green rally, this time lacing a double over Blue staff to its limits and required League contest held on July 16 at the centerfielder’s head that scored Coach Thornburn to find a way to get Gumbert Field 2 in Westfield. The Jackson Jordan all the way from first his primary pitchers a little rest in this host team erupted for six runs in the base to make it 7-0. Jordan had led off one. bottom of the first to seize control of the inning with a single. “We’ve played a lot of games over the contest, and then cruised to vic- Colby Shovlin then ripped a two- the last week or two, so the demands tory behind a staff of four pitchers run single into right field making it 9- on your pitching staff starts to build,” that combined to limit Summit to just 0. A double by Will Heflin followed by said Thornburn. “Today we used four two hits on the game. Westfield Blue a walk for Charlie Beurer loaded the pitchers to get through this game and administered the crushing blow by bases. A.J. Bertsch took full advan- three of them were throwing their scoring seven more runs in the bot- tage by blasting a two-run double into first innings of the season.” tom of the third inning. leftfield. Robert McIntyre and Russ The victory left Westfield Blue with

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SWIPING SECOND BASE...Cranford’s Dylan Hudack, No. 24, steals second base in the first inning as Westfield shortstop Brendan Tso stretches to get the throw from home at Gumbert 1 Field in Westfield on July 17. CR’s SALVATORE, BALKIN, HULSE; WF’s TSO LEAD ‘O’ Cranford Blue Erupt in 5th, Clip Westfield Silver 12s, 14-4

By DAVID B. CORBIN times. Christian Hulse rapped an RBI had two plate appearances. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times double and an RBI single and scored Cranford took a 2-0 lead in the top Missed opportunities on the part of twice, and DJ Balkan tripled, drilled of the first when Hecht slapped an one team and a huge breakout inning an RBI double and scored twice. RBI single and Gillmartin drilled an by the other resulted in a 14-4 victory Ryan Dooley was also influential in RBI double to left-center. Westfield for the Cranford Blue 12s over the the Cougar attack with a bunt single answered with a run when Tso, who Westfield Silver in New Providence and a two-run single, while scoring walked, scored on Stryker’s hopping Green League action at Gumbert 1 twice. Harry Gilmartin had an RBI single past third. Field in Westfield on July 17. Trail- double and an RBI single and scored Cranford added three runs in the ing, 6-3, in the fourth inning, Westfield once. Chris Hecht singled and had a third. Dooley put down a bunt single, had the bases loaded with no outs but pair of RBI. Dylan Hudack tripled, Salvatore singled past short and Hecht mental lapses on the base paths al- walked twice and scored twice. Garrett lofted an RBI sacrifice fly to left. lowed no more runs and the Cougars Lynch singled and added an RBI. Hulse hammered an RBI double to quickly responded with a booming Gilmartin, Salvatore and Dooley the fence in center then scored on a Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times eight-run fifth inning to put the game spent time on the mound, although throwing error. The Cougars increased WESTFIELD 12U BLUE...Pictured, left to right, are: bottom row; Matt Shinners, Jack Barsa, Enzo Mizerek, Robert out of range. Salvatore faced no batters. Instead, their led to 6-1 in the fourth when McIntyre, JT Thornburn and Charlie Beurer; back row, Jackson Jordan, Russ Kobrin, Will Heflin, Drew Pink, AJ Bertsch “With no outs! And that was a big he fired to first base to complete a Balkan tripled to center and scored and Colby Shovlin inning for us because we were still in pickoff for the third out of the inning. on Lynch’s groundout to short. the game. I think the score was 6-3 at Lynch and Anthony Serson shared Tso led off the Westfield fourth with “Usually our kids are successful in Kobrin also contributed RBI during a 10-1-1 mark for the season with just the time. If we put the ball in play, catching duties. a chopping single over short. Stryker their games because of their field- the decisive third inning outburst. a pair of games to go before the New good things are going to happen. We “Our kids have been practicing hard walked and Mordkovitch reached first ing,” said Westfield Blue Head Coach While the hitting was much appre- Providence Green League playoffs had a bounce out to the pitcher, which basically since the beginning of May. on an error, which allowed Tso to Jack Thornburn. “It is not uncommon ciated, the shutdown pitching effort begin this week. was an easy play at home then a They played some good baseball, hit- score. Factor lined an RBI single to for them to play error free baseball was a major surprise. The quartet of “The kids have worked very hard pickoff,” Westfield Head Coach Clint ting running, pitching. Everything center and Fitzpatrick walked to load during games. Today was a little dif- Will Heflin, Russ Kobrin, Robert all season and they’ve accomplished Factor recalled. “That’s why we are was exactly what we practiced. I’m the bases, so with the score, 6-3 with ferent for us. The kids really swung McIntyre and Bertsch combined to a lot,” said Thornburn. “We have a playing baseball. These kids don’t very happy with the boys,” Cranford no outs, Westfield was on the verge of the bats well. They got a lot of extra hold Summit scoreless, while giving chance to finish tied with the other get enough practice because they are Head Coach Mike Hecht said. a big inning. A grounder back to the base hits today on some really hard up only a pair of generously scored Westfield entry for the top spot in the living life. There are other things to Brandon Tso led Westfield, going mound resulted in a force out at home, hit balls. It was great to see that from infield hits. The pitching gem was all division. When the playoffs begin, do and we had too many games dur- 2-for-2 with a walk and scoring all a base runner got picked off and the them.” the more impressive when one con- everybody starts over but it is a nice ing the week and there’s not enough three times. Braeden Stryker added next batter struck out. Drew Pink and JT Thornburn had siders just how deep Coach Thornburn accomplishment to be able to go in as time to practice.” an RBI single, walked and scored Just after that, the flood gates RBI singles in the bottom of the first a division champ.” Defensively, the Cougars made just once. Griffin Factor had an RBI single opened widely and eight Cougars inning for Westfield, which cranked Probitas Verus Honos Summit Maroon 000 0 0 a few errors but offensively, the bats and walked once. Cooper Harris came gushing home and it began with out seven hits against Summit Ma- Westfield Blue 607 x 13 were banging. In his three plate ap- tapped an RBI single, while Eric Josh Nudelman reaching safely on an pearances, Robbie Salvatore was Mordkovitch and Luca Tibbals both error and Lucas Simpson being hit by credited with two singles (one on an singled. Matt Miller, Aiden Fitzpatrick a pitch. Five hits later, the score was interference call) with one RBI, and Connor Curry each walked once. 14-3 with only one out. Paladino came Morris Plains 11Us Rout Westfield in NP League walked once and scored all three CJ Maz and Johnny Paladino each CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 base paths, you have quite an advan- In the top of the third, Morris Plains fourth as Morris Plains reliever Bra- tage.” produced two more runs without dley Horan would allow only a single In the second inning, Morris Plains managing a hit for a 12-0 lead. This by Dylan Rossin before striking out COLDWELL BANKER took advantage of six more walks by time they benefited from three errors the side to end the game. Flaherty and reliever Alex Crispino and a walk in the inning. Westfield “Usually we score a lot of runs in & E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE on their way to scoring six more runs. finally got on the board in their half of our games but lose because we give Once again Morris Plains managed the third. Jake Watson slammed a line up a lot of runs,” said Coach Watson. just two hits in the inning as they built shot off of the third base bag that “Not today though. We’ve played six to a 10-0 lead. caromed into left field. Watson then games in the last five days and I think Meanwhile, the Westfield White hustled all the way to second base for it has been taxing on our pitching offense was nowhere to be found. a double. Watson gave Morris Plains staff. They really seemed fatigued Westfield produced just two hits them- a dose of their own medicine by steal- today.” selves over the first two innings, while ing third and then home on a pitch in The win improved Morris Plains striking out three times against Mor- the dirt. But that would be all the season mark to 4-8, while Westfield ris Plains starter Chris Langsdorf. home team could muster. dropped to 2-11. Both teams will get “Our pitching was outstanding to- Morris Plains tacked on three more to play in the playoffs, which get day,” said Cowing. “The kids kept runs in the top of the fourth to make under way this week. throwing strikes got ahead in the the score 15-1. Westfield went down Morris Plains 462 3 15 counts. Pretty basic stuff.” pretty quietly in the bottom of the Westfield 001 0 1 The Proven Professional

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times MORE HARD HITTING ACTION...Photo on left shows the Union All-Stars defense bringing down Middlesex quarterback Mike Gargano (No. 20 Old Bridge). Photo on right shows Union County All-Stars, left to right, front row; Matt Catanzaro (Westfield), Andrew Ciccarino and Kevin Maxwell (Scotch Plains-Fanwood) and Nick Buontempo (Westfield); back row, Harry Williamson (Westfield) Colin Scanlon and Kevin Trotter (Cranford) and Sean Elliott (Westfield). Middlesex County All-Stars Rap Union County All-Stars, 33-13, in Snapple Bowl Football Classic CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 eral times while being involved in have been playing with these kids for said Ciccarino, who will attend Nor- the point after. Middlesex defense was clicking loudly Later in the quarter, Middlesex making tackles. years and it’s cool to play with them, wich University a military school in Offensively, quarterbacks John until late in the first half. punter Mike Nowak (Carteret) put Kevin Maxwell (linebacker), who but it’s a shame not to be wearing Northfield, Vermont in the fall. Apicella (Jonathan Dayton) and Rohan In the meantime, early in the sec- Union in tough field position with a was also selected as one of the team Blue [SPF colors],” Ciccarino said. Fee was true to his first name as he Phillip (Plainfield) guided the Union ond quarter Middlesex recovered a 68-yard boot to the seven-yard line. captains, and Andrew Ciccarino (de- Ciccarino ended up having a spec- forced the Union All-Star defenders to County All-Stars. Their primary go-to Union fumble at the 14 then Fee However, late in the quarter, Union fensive back/kicker) represented the tacular and busy evening. He blocked “chase” him all over the field the entire workhorse was running back Kyle made them pay on the very next play, engineered a drive. Running back Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders. a point after (PAT) attempt in the first game, which proved to be very costly. Phipps (Linden) with additional input finding the end zone with 12:31 on David Eskin (Brearley) carried 13 “It’s an honor to play another foot- quarter, kicked a PAT in the second For his efforts, Fee was selected as the from Jayson Gonzalez (Roselle Park). the clock. Ed Mish (Old Bridge) nailed yards to the one where Phipps pushed ball game and with Andrew Ciccarino. quarter, assumed the kickoff duties game’s Most Valuable Player. Unfortunately for Union, the the PAT. it in for the touchdown with 2:06 on It an honor to play with the best and recorded no less than seven tack- Spearheaded by quarterback Mike the clock. Ciccarino nailed the PAT. players in Union County,” said Max- les in the game. Gargano (Old Bridge), Middlesex, Middlesex added another touchdown well, who will play football at “It was a good game. We were here with fine runs from Fee, moved to the to take a 21-7 lead at the half. Middlebury College in Vermont. for a great cause. There were some Union five-yard line then Fee knifed Trotter’s interception early in the “It’s a pleasure to be here. It’s and great athletes, but it was a lot of fun to through the Union All-Star defense third quarter got Union back into the honor and a great experience to play play with Kevin [Maxwell], play with for the touchdown with 8:10 left in game. Buontempo’s reception on a for the kids at Specialized Hospital. I a lot of kids from Union County,” the first quarter. Ciccarino blocked fourth-and-three put the ball at the four. Two plays later, Gonzalez plunged in from the one to narrow Middlesex’s lead to 21-13. With 3:03 Cranford Blue Erupt, Clip Westfield Silver 12s left in the quarter, Mish of Middlesex CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 converted a 27-yard field goal. Early in the fourth quarter, to the mound and got the next two loaded. Outfielders don’t need to hold With the win, the Cougars are sit- Middlesex recorded a safety to seize batters to ground out. the ball too long. We need to hit the ting pretty well for the upcoming a 26-13 lead. Then with 6:58 remain- In the bottom of the sixth, Tso cutoff man. Those things add up and playoffs. ing, quarterback Tenny Adewusi slashed a leadoff single, Mordkovitch make a game that should be a close “We are in the South Division. I (Colonia) slipped in from the two- dribbled an infield single and Factor game into a 10-run game. That game think we are in second or third place yard line and the PAT was good. The walked to load the bases with one out. was 14-4. Their pitching was pretty right now and we have one more Union All-Stars made one final effort After a strikeout, Harris tapped an good,” Coach Factor said. “These game left for the regular season. It’s and drove to the Middlesex seven, but RBI single then Mordkovich was kids are getting better and better. They seeding time and we are ready to safety Kayshawn Wilson (Middlesex nailed at the plate for the final out. are a lot better than they were last write a ticket for the playoffs. We are David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times H.S.) picked off Apicella’s pass to “It’s the little things in baseball. year and they are a lot better than they getting hot now,” Coach Hecht said. TRYING TO STRETCH IT TO A DOUBLE...Cranford’s Chris Hecht, No. 11, end the game. We don’t need to get picked off, espe- were the first three games this season. 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PUBLICATION Mountainside Pool Team Tops Verona Swimmers, 244-149 The Mountainside Community Breaststroke with a first place in Girls Pool Swim Team improved its record 8U 25M (Jamie Trella, 34.15), sec- to 6-0 for the season, winning at home, ond and third place in the Girls 9-10 244-149, on July 15 against Verona. 25M (Ava Biegel, 23.78, Meghan Mountainside took top honors in Herrighty 25.00), first and third place the Boys 8U 25M Free (Harrison in the Boys 9-10 25M (Thomas Woodard, 24.19), Girls 9-10 25M Sartorio, 19.78, Troy Mayer, 25.57) Free (Gianna Sandull, 15.78), Boys and a sweep of the Boys 13-14 50M 9-10 25M Free (Troy Mayer, 17.72), Breaststroke (Ellis Sartorio, 41.04, Boys 11-12 50M Free (James Bret O’Brien, 43.72 and Robert Maloney, 32.90), Boys 13-14 50M Wargaski, 51.13). Free (Josh Cohen, 26.62) and the Mountainside swept the Girls 13- Girls 15+ 50M Free (Sarah Montagna, 14 50M Butterfly (Tori Sandull, 31.03). 36.10; Nicole Kenny, 42.56; Abigail The Westfield Area “Y” Flyers Track Club at the Junior Regionals In the Backstroke, Mountainside Noguiera, 42.56) and managed first TOURNEY CHAMPS AND RUNNER UP...Pictured, left to right, are: front row; swept the Girls 9-10 25M (Ava Biegel, place finishes in the girls 8U 25M Westfield Black — Rachel Kamienski, Ava Bracco, Kalea Calugay and Sydnee 19.56; Sophie Taskila, 21.06; and (Kayia Mayer, 28.00), Boys 8U (Tyler Goulet; Westfield White — Sophia Guerrero, Madison Hach, Carly Rodrigues, Kaitlyn Lusk, 21.41), and the Girls Westfield Flyers Capture Two Cassie Miller and Anna D’Angelo; top row, Westfield Black — Grace Serzan, Ella Amato, 33.09), Girls 9-10 25M Renshaw, Ali Verga, Taylor Addis, Gretchen Laguna, Aden Brooks, Alivia 15+ 50M (Stephanie Judge, 34.93; (Gianna Sandull, 16.88), Boys 9-10 Macaluso and Catalina Woolard; Westfield White — Jessica Currie, Erin Sarah Montagna, 36.09; and Aidan 25M (Thomas Sartorio, 16.88), and Regional Championships Doherty, Fiona North, Lili Dickerson, Grace Loder and Alexa Mora. Not Donahue, 40.66). Boys 13-14 50M (Josh Cohen, 29.50). Pictured from White — Amanda Rosenthal and Claire Lezynski. Mountainside was strong in the Mountainside sealed the deal win- Fourteen athletes from the pics. The National Junior Olympics ning five of six relay races. Westfield Area “Y” Flyers Track will be held July 25 through August 2 Westfield Black Wins Cranford 10U Tournament PUBLIC NOTICE Club were among the more than in Jacksonville, Fla. UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE 1,500 athletes that competed at the ADVANCING TO NATIONALS: The Westfield Black 10U softball seeded teams during the first two OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Regional Junior Olympics July 9-12 Girls 8U Division: Emma Muir – NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD in Slippery Rock, Pa. Twelve Flyers team prevailed over hometown rival rounds of the playoffs. White’s Date Adopted: 07/16/15 CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY Turbo Javelin and Long Jump Westfield White in the championship Cinderella run, however, ended in a Public Notice is hereby given that the advanced to the National Junior Girls Ages 9-10: Alexandra Bonn – ORDINANCE NO. 2015-25 game of the Cranford Summer Blast 5-0 defeat in the ultimate game at the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Olympics. Long Jump, 100m Sprint and 200m Tournament on July 19. hands of the number-one seeded ers has awarded a contract without com- AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE Two Flyers captured Regional Sprint; Elizabeth Koizumi – 1,500m petitive bidding as an Professional service SALARIES AND WAGES OF Championships, Melissa Endy in the With a roster of mostly nine-year Black squad under the excellent pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This CERTAIN OFFICIALS AND Race/Walk old girls, White outlasted higher coaching of former Westfield High contract and the resolution authorizing it is EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN- 3,000-meter Race/Walk and Grace Boys Ages 9-10: Damian available for public inspection in the Office SHIP OF CRANFORD, NEW Endy in the 1,500 Race/Walk. PUBLIC NOTICE School varsity players Lizzy Fox and Scouloukas – Long Jump, Eamon Elena Scarano of the Clerk of the Board. JERSEY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Alexandra Bonn was the first Flyer to Mason – 1,500m Run UNION COUNTY BOARD RESOLUTION NO: 2015-608 STATEMENT qualify to compete in three individual Girls Ages 11-12: 1,500 meter OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE AWARDED TO: PATJO Appraisal Ser- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the events at the National Junior Olym- Race/Walk – Grace Endy NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD vices Inc., of Kendall Park, New Jersey UNION COUNTY BOARD foregoing ordinance was finally passed at Date Adopted: 07/16/15 SERVICES: to perform an appraisal of Boys Ages 11-12: William OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS a meeting of the Township Committee of Public Notice is hereby given that the the market value of various private-owned PUBLIC NOTICE McGlynn – 3,000m run, Paul Koizumi NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD the Township of Cranford, New Jersey on Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- properties associated with the Gordon Date Adopted: 07/16/15 July 14, 2015. UNION COUNTY BOARD — 1,500 meter Race/Walk, Braden ers has awarded a contract without com- Street Bridge ROW Project Public Notice is hereby given that the Tara Rowley OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Stryker — Discus and Shot Put petitive bidding as an extraordinary COSTS: for an amount not to exceed Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Municipal Clerk NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. $10,900.00 Girls Ages 13-14: Nicole Massa – 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the ers has awarded a contract without com- 1 T - 7/23/15, The Leader Fee: $17.85 Date Adopted: 07/16/15 Javelin, Lauren Henkel – 3,000m petitive bidding as an extraordinary James E. Pellettiere, Clerk Public Notice is hereby given that the resolution authorizing it is available for of the Board Chosen Freeholders Race/Walk public inspection in the Office of the Clerk unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. PUBLIC NOTICE Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the 1 T - 07/23/15, The Leader Fee: $21.42 ers has awarded a contract without com- Girls 15-16: Melissa Endy – of the Board. UNION COUNTY BOARD resolution authorizing it is available for petitive bidding as an Professional service PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 3,000m Race/Walk RESOLUTION NO: 2015-586 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD The Westfield Area “Y” Flyers amending (Resolution No. 2015-113) of the Board. UNION COUNTY BOARD contract and the resolution authorizing it is Date Adopted: 07/16/15 AWARDED TO: Various Agencies OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS available for public inspection in the Office Track Club is a USATF certified club RESOLUTION NO: 2015-607 Public Notice is hereby given that the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD of the Clerk of the Board. that has grown to train over 700 ath- amending (Resolution No. 2014-1076) Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- of Newark $481,246 Date Adopted: 07/16/15 AWARDED TO: Pinnacle Consulting ers has awarded a contract without com- RESOLUTION NO: 2015-606 letes in grades 2 through 8 through- Center for Hope Hospice $17,500 Public Notice is hereby given that the and Construction Services, Inc., of petitive bidding as an Professional service amending (Resolution No. 2015-425) out the year with programs in Central Jersey Legal Service Inc Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Newark New Jersey pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This AWARDED TO: T & M Associates of $236,722 ers has awarded a contract without com- Westfield, Cranford and SERVICES: for additional construction contract and the resolution authorizing it is Middletown, New Jersey City of Plainfield $11,291 petitive bidding as an extraordinary Mountainside. They offer two levels management services associated with the available for public inspection in the Office SERVICES: to provide environmental Community Health Law Project unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. of participation – developmental and $95,028 Union County Justice Complex Renova- of the Clerk of the Board. consulting services for the groundwater tions 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the remediation and monitoring at the Venneri competitive. Elizabethport Presbyterian Center RESOLUTION NO: 2015-582 PERIOD: For additional 22 month dura- resolution authorizing it is available for Complex located in the Township of $28,271 amending (Resolution No. 2015-260) The Flyer’s Track club is dedicated tion public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Westfield Jewish Community Center $67,401 AWARDED TO: Trinitas Regional to healthy competition, teamwork and COSTS: in an amount not to exceed of the Board. COSTS: in an amount not to exceed Jewish Family Services $800,375 Medical Center, Elizabeth, New Jersey $506,000.00 for a new total contract RESOLUTION NO: 2015-587 $114,260.00 individual development. For more JFK Adult Medical Day Program SERVICES: to cover psychiatric ser- amount not to exceed $1,910,404.52 amending (Resolution No. 2014-896) James E. Pellettiere, Clerk information, please call Greg $25,000 vices rendered James E. Pellettiere, Clerk AWARDED TO: Various Agencies of the Board Chosen Freeholders Nutrition Prgm(UCDOA and/or Meals PERIOD: February 1, 2015-June 30, Hatizsavvas at (908) 233-2700. of the Board Chosen Freeholders Alfre/Mrs. Wilson’s $6,317.00 1 T - 07/23/15, The Leader Fee: $22.95 on Wheels, Inc) $2,785,316 2015 1 T - 07/23/15, The Leader Fee: $26.01 Bridgeway Rehab. $43,128.00 Plainfield Senior Citizens Service Cen- COSTS: for an additional $3,000.00 CURA Inc $33,082.00 PUBLIC NOTICE ter $88,547 James E. Pellettiere, Clerk Probitas Verus Honos PUBLIC NOTICE JFK-STEPS at Muhlenberg P.R.O.C.E.E.D., Inc $98,978 of the Board Chosen Freeholders UNION COUNTY BOARD $1,695.00 Rutgers Cooperative Extension UNION COUNTY BOARD 1 T - 07/23/15, The Leader Fee: $21.42 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS New Hope Foundation $97,429.00 PUBLIC NOTICE $83,319 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD New Hope Foundation-RFP SAGE Eldercare $111,381 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PUBLIC NOTICE Date Adopted: 07/16/15 $8,927.00 UNION COUNTY BOARD Development Directions LLC$227,153 Date Adopted: 07/16/15 Public Notice is hereby given that the Organization for Recovery OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Union County Office of Cultural &Heri- Public Notice is hereby given that the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- $17,705.00 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD tage Affairs $16,000 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ers has awarded a contract without com- Prevention Links $84,139.00 Date Adopted: 07/16/15 Union County Paratransit System ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as an extraordinary PROCEED $96,868.00 PLEASE BE ADVISED that at the Zon- Public Notice is hereby given that the $149,738 petitive bidding as an extraordinary unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Sunrise House/Dudley House ing Board of Adjustment meeting of the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union Township Community Action Or- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the $50,569.00 Township of Scotch Plains held on July 16, ers has awarded a contract without com- ganization $87,165 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). resolution authorizing it is available for Sunrise-Dudley RFP $17,964.00 2015, the Board adopted the following petitive bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. Visiting Nurse & Health Services(Holy This contract and the resolution autho- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Sunrise House REV 1 $47,434.00 Resolutions: 40A:11-5(M) and in accordance with the Redeemer) $83,162 rizing it is available for public inspection in of the Board. requirements for extraordinary, Sunrise House RFP $17,856.00 Eduardo Claudio, 192 Mountainview Westfield Community Center $29,601 the Office of the Clerk of the Board. unspecificable services. This contract and Trinitas RMC Rev 1 $211,880.00 Avenue, Block 3801, Lot 5, approved for a RESOLUTION NO: 2015-584 The Gateway Family YMCA (Wise Cen- the resolution authorizing it are available RESOLUTION NO: 2015-588 Trinitas RMC-RFP $6,373.00 Temporary Operating Permit to park an AWARDED TO: Various Agencies ter) $67,510 for public inspection in the Office of the YM-YWHA of Union County $50,611 AWARDED TO: Union County Per- Turning Point $36,140.00 automobile with limousine plates overnight. Center for Hope $200,000 forming Arts Center Rahway, New Jer- UC Educ. Services Comm. $2,894.00 Jewish Family Services $200,000 Clerk of the Board. UCDOA Administration and In-House Claudia & Fernando Salles, 909 sey UCPC MOD 1 $83,173.00 SAGE Eldercare $59,232.00 RESOLUTION No: 2015-593 Programs $704,918 Crestwood Road, Block 07701, Lot 1.01, SERVICES: to provide services neces- UCPC-RFP $20,301.00 Visiting Nurse and Health Services AWARDED TO: Hartford Insurance SERVICES: to deliver services to Union approved for a rear yard setback variance sary for the execution of the 2015-2016 SERVICES: from JFK Steps Recovery $103,000 Company County residents 60 years of age or older to construct a deck. and/or their caregivers season of the Sensory Friendly Theatre Center award to UCPC Behavioral SERVICES: to provide Hospice & Home SERVICE: Renewing the Accident In- PERIOD: January 1, 2015-December program, which will include six (6) perfor- Healthcare Stephanie Rivera, 1979 Grenville Road, Care services surance policy for Directors and Public 31, 2015 mances designed and adapted for chil- PERIOD: January 1, 2015-December Block 12502, Lot 16, approved for a rear PERIOD: January 1, 2015- December Officials COSTS: in the total amount not to ex- dren with autism and related disabilities 31, 2015 yard setback variance and building cover- 31, 2015 PERIOD: April 1, 2015- April 1, 2016 ceed $2,256,161. For a new grand total of COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: in the total amount of age variance to construct a 2-1/2 story rear COSTS: in the total amount not to ex- COSTS: in an amount not to exceed $ $6,346,233 $90,000.00 $883,874.00 addition. ceed $562,232.00 1,955.00 per year James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk Barbara Horev James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders Secretary to the Board of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 07/23/15, The Leader Fee: $53.04 1 T - 07/23/15, The Leader Fee: $24.48 1 T - 07/23/15, The Leader Fee: $41.31 1 T - 7/23/15, The Times Fee: $21.93 1 T - 07/23/15, The Leader Fee: $25.50 1 T - 07/23/15, The Leader Fee: $22.95 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE of the same maturity. There is no limitation on the number of rates that may be named. Bonds the following information to Bond Counsel and the Town by facsimile transmission TOWN OF WESTFIELD, If more than one rate of interest is named, no interest rate named for any maturity may be or overnight delivery received by Bond Counsel and the Town within 24 hours after the IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY less than the interest rate named for any prior maturity. Each proposal submitted must be award of the Bonds: (a) initial offering prices or yields (expressed as percentages), (b) for all of the Bonds offered and the purchase price specified must not be less than selling compensation (aggregate total anticipated compensation to the under-writers $9,159,000 GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS $9,159,000 nor more than $9,250,590. The Bonds will be awarded to the bidder on whose expressed in dollars), (c) the identity of the under-writers if the successful bidder is part (Book-Entry Only) (Bank-Qualified) bid the total loan may be made at the lowest net interest cost, such net interest cost shall of a group or syndicate and (d) any other material information necessary for the final (Non-Callable) (Parity Bid) be computed, as to each bid, by adding to the total principal amount of Bonds bid for (which Official Statement, but not known to the Town (such as the bidder’s purchase of credit dated shall be all of the Bonds offered) the total interest cost to maturity in accordance with such enhancement). It shall also be the obligation of the successful bidder to furnish to DTC August 15, 2015 bid and by deducting therefrom the amount of premium, if any, bid, which premium shall an underwriter’s questionnaire and the denominations of the Bonds not less than seventy- not exceed $91,590 (1% of par). No proposal shall be considered which offers to pay an two (72) hours prior to the delivery of the Bonds. The Town of Westfield, in the County of Union, a municipal corporation of the State of amount less than the principal amount of Bonds offered for sale or under which the total New Jersey (the “Town”), hereby invites ELECTRONIC BIDS VIA PARITY AND SEALED loan is made at an interest cost higher than the lowest net interest cost to the Town under Concurrently with the delivery of the Bonds, the officials of the Town who will have PROPOSALS for the purchase of its $9,159,000 General Improvement Bonds, dated any legally acceptable proposal. The Town reserves its right to reject all bids, and any bid executed the final Official Statement will deliver to the purchaser of the Bonds a certificate August 15, 2015 (the “Bonds”). not complying with the material terms of this notice will be rejected. The Town reserves stating that, to the best of their knowledge, the preliminary Official Statement did not as of its date and as of the sale date, and the final Official Statement did not as of its date and ELECTRONIC BIDS VIA PARITY AND SEALED PROPOSALS will be received and the right to waive defects it deems non-material, in its sole discretion. does not as of the date of delivery of the Bonds, contain an untrue statement of a material publicly opened and announced by the Chief Financial Officer in the Municipal Building, The successful bidder must pay accrued interest from the date of the Bonds to the date fact or omit to state a material fact required to be included therein for the purpose for which 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, on August 6, 2015 at 11:00 o’clock of delivery. No interest will be paid upon the deposit made by the successful bidder. The the preliminary Official Statement or the final Official Statement is to be used or neces- A.M. (local time). Bonds will be authenticated by the Chief Financial Officer, acting as Bond Registrar/ sary to make the statements therein, in light of the circum-stances under which they were The Bonds comprise an issue of bonds payable on August 15 in each year (without the Paying Agent for the Bonds. made, not misleading, provided such certificate shall not include consideration of right of prior redemption) as follows: Sealed proposals should be addressed to the undersigned Chief Financial Officer, and information supplied by, or which should have been supplied by, the successful bidder for the Bonds. $450,000 in the year 2016, enclosed in a sealed envelope marked on the outside “Proposal for Bonds”. A good faith $475,000 in the year 2017, deposit (the “Deposit”) in the form of a cash wire or a certified, treasurer’s or cashier’s The Town has agreed in its bond resolution adopted on July 14, 2015 to provide or $625,000 in the year 2018, check drawn upon a bank or trust company in the amount of $183,180, payable to the cause to be provided, in accordance with the requirements of Rule 15c2-12, (i) not later $680,000 in the year 2019, order of the TOWN OF WESTFIELD, is required for each bid to be considered. If a cash than seven months after the end of the Town’s fiscal year (presently December 31) certain $730,000 in the year 2020, wire is used, the wire must be received by the Town no later than 11:00 A.M. on August annual financial information and operating data, including audited financial statements $800,000 in the year 2021, 6, 2015. If a cash wire is utilized, each bidder must notify the Town of its intent to use such for the preceding fiscal year (commencing with the fiscal year ending December 31, $900,000 in each of the years 2022 to 2026, inclusive, and cash wire prior to 11:00 A.M. on August 6, 2015, and must provide proof of electronic 2015), (ii) timely notice of the occurrence of certain material events with respect to the $899,000 in the year 2027. transfer of such cash wire prior to 11:00 A.M. on August 6, 2015 (with return wiring Bonds and (iii) timely notice of a failure by the Town to provide the required annual instructions). Wire instructions for the Town can be obtained by contacting the Chief financial information on or before the date specified in (i) above. To the extent any instructions or directions set forth in PARITY conflict with this Notice Financial Officer (Scott Olsen (908) 789-4097) or the Town’s Bond Counsel (Steven of Sale, the terms of this Notice of Sale shall control. For further information about Rogut or Peter Sandroni (908) 931-1150). If a check is used, it must accompany the bid The successful bidder’s obligation to purchase the Bonds shall be conditioned upon its PARITY, potential bidders may contact Ipreo at 1359 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, or be received by the undersigned Chief Financial Officer prior to the opening of bids. receiving, at or prior to the delivery of the Bonds, in form and substance reasonably New York 10018, telephone (212) 849-5021. Each bidder accepts responsibility for delivering such cash wire or check on time and the satisfactory to the successful bidder, evidence that the Town has made the continuing disclosure undertaking set forth above in a written agreement or contract for the benefit The Bonds shall be issued in registered form by means of a book-entry system with no Town is not responsible for any cash wire or check that is not received on time. Checks of the Bondholders and the beneficial owners of the Bonds. physical distribution of bond certificates made to the public. One bond certificate for each or wires of unsuccessful bidders will be returned upon the award of the Bonds. No interest maturity will be issued to The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York (“DTC”) on the Deposit will accrue to the successful bidder. The Deposit will be applied in part The approving legal opinion of Bond Counsel will be furnished without cost to the and immobilized in its custody. The book-entry system will evidence ownership of the payment for the Bonds or to partially secure the Town from any loss resulting from the purchaser. The preliminary Official Statement contains a discussion of the provisions of Bonds in the principal amount of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof (except for one failure of the successful bidder to comply with the terms of its bid. the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), with respect to the odd piece in excess of $5,000), with transfers of ownership effected on the records of DTC Award of the Bonds to the successful bidder or rejection of all bids is expected to be exclusion from gross income for Federal income tax purposes of the interest on the Bonds and its participants pursuant to rules and procedures established by DTC and its made within two hours after opening of the bids, but such successful bidder may not and a description of the opinion of Bond Counsel with respect thereto. The Town has participants. The successful bidder, as a condition to delivery of the Bonds, shall be withdraw its proposal until after 3:00 p.m. (local time) of the day of such bid-opening and covenanted, to the extent permitted by the Constitution and laws of the State of New required to deposit the bond certificates with DTC, registered in the name of Cede & Co., then only if such award has not been made prior to the withdrawal. Jersey, to comply with the provisions of the Code required to preserve the exclusion from its nominee. Interest on the Bonds will be payable on each February 15 and August 15, gross income of interest on the Bonds for Federal income tax purposes. There will also commencing February 15, 2016 (each, an “Interest Payment Date”), in each year until It is anticipated that CUSIP identification numbers will be printed on the Bonds, but be furnished the usual closing papers. maturity, and principal of the Bonds will be payable, at maturity, by payment of immedi- neither the failure to print such number on any Bond nor any error with respect thereto shall The Town has designated the Bonds “qualified tax-exempt obligations” within the ately available funds by the Bond Registrar/Paying Agent to DTC or its nominee as constitute cause for a failure or refusal by the successful bidder thereof to accept delivery meaning of Section 265(b)(3) of the Code and will represent that it reasonably expects registered owner of the Bonds. Transfer of principal and interest to participants of DTC of and pay for the Bonds in accordance with its contractual obligations arising from the that neither it nor its subordinate entities will issue more than $10,000,000 of new money will be the responsibility of DTC. Transfer of principal and interest to beneficial owners will acceptance of its proposal for the purchase of the Bonds. All expenses in relation to the tax-exempt obligations in 2015. be the responsibility of the DTC participants and other nominees of the beneficial owners. printing of CUSIP numbers on the Bonds shall be paid for by the Town; provided, however, The Town will not be responsible or liable for such transfers of payments or for that the CUSIP Service Bureau charge for the assignment of said numbers shall be the If the Bonds qualify for issuance of any policy of municipal bond insurance or maintaining, supervising or reviewing the records maintained by DTC, its participants or responsibility of and shall be paid for by the successful bidder. commitment therefor at the option of a bidder, any purchase of such insurance or persons acting through such participants. The Bonds shall be delivered on or about August 20, 2015 at the office of Rogut commitment therefor shall be at the sole option and expense of the bidder and any increased costs of issuance of the Bonds resulting by reason of such insurance, unless In the event (a) DTC determines not to continue to act as securities depository for the McCarthy LLC, Cranford, New Jersey (“Bond Counsel”), or at such other place as may be otherwise paid, shall also be paid by such bidder. Any failure of the Bonds to be so insured Bonds or (b) the Town determines that continuation of the book-entry system of evidence determined by the successful bidder and the Town. PAYMENT FOR THE BONDS AT THE or of any such policy of insurance to be issued, shall not in any way relieve the purchaser and transfer of ownership of the Bonds would adversely affect the interests of the TIME OF ORIGINAL ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY SHALL BE IN IMMEDIATELY AVAIL- of its contractual obligations arising from the acceptance of its proposal for the purchase beneficial owners of the Bonds, the Town will discontinue the book-entry system with ABLE FUNDS. of the Bonds. DTC. If the Town fails to identify another qualified securities depository to replace DTC, A preliminary Official Statement has been prepared and is available at www.i- the Town will deliver replacement bonds in the form of fully registered certificates. DealProspectus.com or may be obtained from the undersigned, Chief Financial Officer, The successful bidder will be required to furnish, prior to the delivery of the Bonds, a certificate acceptable to Bond Counsel setting forth information with respect to the Bonds The Bonds are general obligations of the Town and are secured by a pledge of the full Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, Telephone No. including the “issue price” of the Bonds within the meaning of Section 1273 of the Code. faith and credit of the Town for the payment of the principal thereof and the interest (908) 789-4097. The preliminary Official Statement is deemed to be a “final official thereon. The Bonds are payable, if not paid from other sources, from ad valorem taxes statement”, as of its date, within the meaning of Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and By order of the Town Council of the Town of Westfield, in the County of Union, New to be levied upon all the real property taxable within the Town without limitation as to rate Exchange Commission (“Rule 15c2-12”), but is subject to (a) completion with certain Jersey. or amount. pricing and other informa-tion to be made available by the successful bidder for the Bonds Dated: July 23, 2015 and (b) amendment. The preliminary Official Statement, as so revised, will constitute the Scott Olsen, Each proposal submitted must name the rate or rates of interest per annum to be borne “final official statement”. By the submission of a bid for the Bonds, the successful bidder Chief Financial Officer by the Bonds bid for, and the rate or rates named must be a multiple of 1/8th or 1/20th of contracts for the receipt of a reasonable number of copies of the final Official Statement Town of Westfield one percentum (1%). The interest payable with respect to each Bond on any one date will within seven business days of the award of the Bonds. In order to complete the final County of Union, New Jersey be evidenced by a single rate of interest. Not more than one rate may be named for Bonds Official Statement, the successful bidder must furnish on behalf of the underwriters of the 1 T - 7/23/15, The Leader Fee: $342.72 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 23, 2015 Page 15 St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Westfield Public Schools PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield, NJ TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS - A Tradition of Excellence - CLASSIFIEDS NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD Softball League Standings: · PARAPROFESSIONAL CONTRACT UNDER THE HOUSTON (AIDE) POSITIONS GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL For information about all games St. Joseph 17, St. Nicholas 4 Fanwood Crossing Affordable Rental Units COOPERATIVE PURCHASING and the league, please visit Part-time (a.m. or p.m.) PROGRAM St. Joseph plated nine runs in the Base rate: $16.00 an hr. stbartssoftball.com. Notice of Intent to Award contract fourth inning. Every Joe boy had a hit Apply online at: The Borough of Fanwood hereby announces that 4 in their balanced, 26-hit attack, in- under the Houston Galveston Area STANDINGS (As of July 19:) [email protected] affordable housing units will be available for rent in Council Cooperative Purchasing Pro- TEAM W L Pct cluding three each for Chris Johnston, gram for the purchase of: St. Maximilian 13 1 .929 John Veglia, Rich Pitonzo and An- · LUNCH AIDES the Fanwood Crossing II. The housing is under St. Francis 7 5 .583 1 Hour a Day / $13.50 an hr. One (1) Enforcer Triple thony Blasi, who tripled. Larry Szenyi development by Elite Properties and is available for Combination Pumper. St. Joseph 7 6 .538 and Jorge Cuevas collected two hits Apply in person at: moderate-income households. Fanwood Crossing II St. Nicholas 6 7 .462 302 Elm Street The Township of Scotch Plains New St. John Paul II 6 8 .429 and two RBI each. Pitonzo knocked is located at 246 South Avenue Fanwood NJ. Jersey, Fire Department, 430 Park Av- St. George 5 7 .417 in his 21st run of the season to add to Westfield, NJ 07090 enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 St. Anthony 5 9 .357 his league leading RBI total. intends to participate in the Houston St. Vincent 3 9 .250 Submission deadline: The affordable units will be (1) bedroom units with Louis Balestriere, Joe LoBrace, July 31, 2015, EOE Galveston Area Council Cooperative St. Maximilian 25, St. Vincent 5 Chris Paterek, Mike Flanagan and a monthly rent of $791. Interested households will Purchasing Program for the purchase of: One (1) Enforcer Triple St. Maximilian maxed out with 35 Mike Markowycz each had two hits PART-TIME DRIVERS be required to submit a preliminary application by hits in five innings. Leadoff hitter for St. Nick. 07/27/15 for eligibility determination and lottery Combination Pumper. Erik “Nails’ Hastrup went 6-for-6, St. Maximilian 20, St. Anthony 8 Excellent Pay. Must have own car Information regarding the contract may participation. Once qualified and selected for a unit be found at the Township Clerks Office, including a home run, with four RBI Knotted at 7-7 after four innings, or van. Flexible days and hours. Seniors and retirees welcome. 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New and four runs scored. Dave Eckert St. Maximilian exploded for 13 runs the owner will perform a credit check and criminal Jersey 07076 during regular business had five hits, including two HRs and over the fifth and sixth innings. Call (908) 925-3909. history check prior to being approved for a unit. hours, as well as on the Township of Scotch six RBI. Captain Ed Vilaverde had Erik Hastrup, Harry Semple, Chris CHILDCARE NEEDED Plains website at: five hits and five RBI, while Chris The maximum household incomes permitted for (www.scotchplainsnj.gov) Nardi and Floyd Roberts had three Nannies, Housekeepers, The Township of Scotch Plains joined Nardi, Harold Hopler, Michael hits apiece for the Max Men. Pitcher these units are: the Houston Galveston Area Council Surburg and Mike Cunningham each BabyNurses Needed. Live-in /-out, Cooperative Purchasing Program on Harold Hopler and Walt Patrylo both Full/Part-time. Solid References had four hits. legged out triples. Semple drive in * $50,744 for a one person household June 3, 2015 as authorized by Resolution St. Vincent’s Fred Wustefeld went Required. CALL (732) 972-4090 No. 2015-122. five runs. Hastrup leads the league in www.absolutebestcare.com * $57,933 for a two person household It is the intent of the Township of Scotch 3-for-3 with a HR, while Paul Leso, hitting with a .756 average. Plains to make an award to Pierce Manu- Pete Chemidlin, Bob Chianowyz and Mike Abram led St. Anthony with PUBLIC NOTICE All successful applicants will be required to demonstrate facturing pursuant to the proposal submit- Kevin Caggiano each had two hits. a 4-for-4 night, while Stephen ted in response to the Township of Scotch TOWN OF WESTFIELD the ability to pay a security deposit (one and one half Plains for: Pete Costello connected for a HR. Mavrakes and Nam-June Joe each PLANNING BOARD St. Anthony 8, St. Nicholas 7 had three hits. months rent) and first month’s rent and agree to maintain One (1) Enforcer Triple Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Combination Pumper. Trailing 7-5, St. Anthony rallied St. George 2, St. John Paul II 1 Planning Board, at its meeting on July 6, the units as the family’s primary residence. for three runs in the top of the seventh Trailing 1-0 in the bottom of the 2015 adopted the following resolution for The intended award for HGAC Contract inning and held on to nick the Nicks. seventh inning, St. George rallied for the application acted upon at the June 1, Applications are available at the Union County #FS12-13 has been established as: 2015 meeting. Pierce Manufacturing Steve Mavrakas tapped a leadoff the victory. Fans were treated to an Administration Building, Fanwood Borough Hall, 2600 American Drive single and scored on Matthew Betau’s intense pitcher’s duel between St. John PB 15-04 Walgreen Eastern Co., Inc. the Fanwood Public Library, the Morris County Public Appleton, Wisconsin 54914 home run that tied the game. Mike Paul’s Howard Bialos and St. George’s 260 North Avenue, Block 3202, Lot 2. Contract for this purchase may be viewed Abram followed with a double and Applicant sought minor site plan approval Library and the Essex County Hall of Records. online at: (www.scotchplainsnj.gov) John Dietch, who gave up only seven to alter the façade of the building and to Vendors wishing to participate for pur- scored the decisive run on a triple by hits, including a HR by Kevin refit the 4,900 square feet of space for an Applications can also be requested by calling poses of competitive pricing must submit Bobby Camisa. Spellman. additional retail tenant. Application ap- Development Directions LLC 732-382-8100. proposals no later than 10 days following Joe Ursino, Rich Polhamus and St. George was led by Dietch, proved with conditions. the release of the Public Notice. Submit- Steve Muratore chipped in two hits Steven Polak and Sal Gano, who had PB 14-14 Michael J and Catherine Visit www.njhousing.gov or call 1-877-428-8844 tals may be sent to the Township Clerks each, including a HR by Muratore for Linenberg, 825-827 Highland Avenue, Office at 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, two hits apiece. Block 5207, Lots 19 & 20. Applicant for more affordable housing opportunities. New Jersey 07076. St. Anthony. sought minor subdivision approval with The Township of Scotch Plains is per- Reinaldo Santiago led St. Nicholas St. Bart’s League Has variances to subdivide and convey Although any income eligible households mitted to join a national cooperative pur- with four hits, while Russ Voorhees 13,803.45 square feet of property from Lot chasing agreement under the authority of may apply, residents Union, Morris, Essex and (N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2 (b) (3). had three hits and Louie Balestriere, Softball Openings 19 to Lot 20. Applicant sought variance relief from §11.04E2 of the Land Use Ordi- Warren Counties will be selected before Comment period ends July 30, 2015. Andrew McClellan and Daniel A few openings exist in the St. nance to allow the following for Lot 19: a lot BOZENA LACINA, RMC Shneyder each had two hits. Mike Bartholomew Men’s Oldtimers Soft- width of 95.1 square feet where a minimum residents of other counties or states. Municipal Clerk Flanagan tripled in the losing effort. of 120 square feet is required and a lot 1 T - 7/23/15, The Times Fee: $53.55 ball League. Men, over 30, who want area of 18,562.05 square feet within 200 St. Maximilian 11, St. Anthony 4 to enjoy playing in a competitive, but feet of the front lot line where a minimum lot PT MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST PUBLIC NOTICE St. Maximilian capped off the game fun league, can fill out an application area of 24,000 square feet is required. Probitas Verus Honos with a six run seventh inning. Michael on line at the league’s website at Application approved with conditions. Part-time medical receptionist: TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY Surburg went 4-for-4, while captain www.stbartssoftball.com. Plans and applications are on file in the Must have good computer PUBLIC NOTICE Ed Villaverde smacked a HR and Dave office of the Town Engineer, 959 North ORDINANCE NO. 2015-30 Games are played on weekday skills and previous medical TOWN OF WESTFIELD Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and Eckert legged out a triple. Floyd Rob- PLANNING BOARD AN ORDINANCE AMENDING nights in the Scotch Plains/Fanwood may be seen Monday through Friday from office experience. erts had three hits. Six St. Anthony SECTIONS 250-9 B. OF area. Nearly half the season remains 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Part-time only apply. NOTICE OF HEARING CHAPTER 250, “REVISED batters managed two hits but could Kris McAloon Please email resume to to be played, plus the double elimina- The Planning Board of Westfield, New ORDINANCES OF THE only push across four runs against Planning Board Secretary tion playoffs. The championship [email protected] Jersey will meet on Monday, August 3rd, TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD, 1 T - 7/23/15, The Leader Fee: $33.15 pitcher Harold Hopler. Mike Abram game will be played on Labor Day. 2015 in Council Chambers, Westfield Mu- NEW JERSEY (1988),” TO smacked a triple, while Tony Perconte Men who join will meet many people PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, PROVIDE FEE FOR FARM- and Nam-June Joe both had doubles. Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 pm to hear ERS MARKET from the area and have fun doing it. TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD St. Joseph 10, St. John Paul II 2 and consider an application seeking Pre- BE IT ORDAINED by the Township CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY Pitcher Al Bettau held St. John PUBLIC NOTICE liminary and Final Major Site Plan ap- Committee of the Township of Cranford, ORDINANCE NO 2015-29 proval with variances from the require- New Jersey, as follows: Paul II to two runs on eight hits. St. TOWN OF WESFIELD ments of the Westfield Land Use Ordi- Joseph pushed six runs across the PLANNING BOARD AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IV EMERGENCY NO PARKING OF nance for property located at 433-437 North Section 1. Revised Ordinances of the CHAPTER 219 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC “REVISED ORDINANCES OF Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey, Zone Dis- Township of Cranford, New Jersey (1988),” plate in the first inning. The Joey’s The Site Plan Review Committee, a sub- THE TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY (1988),” BY AMENDING trict GB-3, Block No. 3201, Lot No. 13 filed Chapter 250, Sanitary Standards, Article II committee of the Planning Board of the collected 16 hits with only one extra SECTIONS 219-28, 219-29 AND SCHEDULE XXII by North 433, LLC, P.O. Box 160, Westfield, Licenses and Permits, Section 250-9 B Town of Westfield, New Jersey will hold a base hit, a double by Rich Pitonzo. New Jersey. Applicant proposes to reno- Fees; terms is amended and supple- special meeting on September 28, 2015 at BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Committee of the Township of Cranford, New vate an existing vacant automobile sales mented to provide for a license fee for a The balanced attack was led by three 8:30am in the Engineering Office at 959 Jersey. and service building and erect an addition businesses at a Farmer Market as follows: hits by Kevin Woodring and two hits North Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jer- Section 1. That Section 219-28 and 29 are amended as follows: to the building with parking and landscap- sey to hear and decide upon the following Section 250-9 Fees; terms each for Anthony Blasi, Ryan Peters, ing. Applicant sought and was granted applications. Formal action may be taken. 219-28 Designation of snow emergency no parking Pitonzo and Betau. relief for several pre-existing nonconform- B. The following schedule of license Gerry Riepe and Kevin Spellman PB 15-12 405 South Avenue – Park- Whenever snow has fallen and there is an accumulation of three inches or more of snow ing conditions, as well as granted several fees is hereby established for the various both had doubles, while Rob Zerafa ing Waiver on any street or highway, no vehicle shall be parked on any street or highway, or portion variances during a previous meeting of the businesses hereinafter set forth: PB15-01 1020 Ripley Avenue, LLC, - thereof as described in Schedule XXII(210-72) attached to and made a part of this Planning Board. Applicant seeks prelimi- License or Permit Fee had two hits for St. John Paul II. architectural elevations chapter. This prohibition shall remain in effect until and after the snow has ceased and the nary and final major site plan approval for PUBLIC NOTICE PB15-09 Chrone Real Estate Corp., street has been plowed after the cessation of the snowfall. site lighting and a construction trailer and, Farmer Market Vendor $25.00 114 Central Avenue -Minor Site Plan 219-29 Temporary prohibited parking for other emergencies as such, seeks a variance for a pre-exist- Section 3. All other provisions of Section TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD ing, nonconforming zoning condition from Variances, waivers or exceptions from 250 shall remain unchanged. CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY In the event that weather conditions, accidents, fires, street sweeping, public celebra- the following section of the Land Use Ordi- certain site plan details or relief from re- tions, or any other emergency requires the avoidance of hazards or other conditions nance: Section 4. This ordinance shall take ef- ORDINANCE NO. 2015-28 quirements may be sought as appropriate. which interfere with the free flow of traffic, the Chief of Police or, in his absence, the ranking 1. Section 10.11.E which requires that fect as provided by law. Plans and application are on file in the AN ORDINANCE AMENDING police officer of the Department, is authorized to declare an emergency and to direct the no lighting structure shall exceed a height office of the Town Engineer, 959 North NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE SECTIONS 179-4 OF CHAP- posting of “Emergency No Parking’ signs. Upon the declaration of the emergency and the of fifteen (15) feet above normal grade in Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and TER 179, “REVISED ORDI- posting of such signs, there shall be no parking upon the streets or sections of streets the vicinity of the light fixture. Light fixtures The foregoing ordinance was introduced may be seen Monday through Friday from NANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP where such signs have been posted. Notification of the declaration of the emergency and with a mounting height of eighteen (18) and approved on first reading at a meeting 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OF CRANFORD, NEW JER- the posting of such sighs shall be given to the operator or owner of any vehicle which has feet are proposed. Light fixture mounting of the Township Committee of the Town- Kathleen A. Nemeth SEY (1988),” TO ALLOW been parked prior to the posting of the signs. height of eighteen (18) feet is a pre-exist- ship of Cranford, New Jersey on July 14, Administrative Secretary MEMBERSHIP FOR TOWN- ing nonconforming condition. 2015, and will be further considered for 1 T - 7/23/15 Fee: $24.48 Section 2. That Section 219-31 is deleted in its entirety. SHIP OF CRANFORD EM- The application and plans may be viewed final passage after public hearing to be PLOYEES AND BUSINESS PUBLIC NOTICE Section 3. That Section 219-72 is amended as follows: at the Planning Office located at 959 North held at the Municipal Building, 8 Spring- OWNERS AND PERSONS field Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey on 219-72 Schedule XXII Snow Emergency No-Parking Areas Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey, WITH DISABILITIES TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Monday through Friday between the hours August 11, 2015 at 8:00PM or as soon ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT In accordance with the provisions of 219-28, no person shall park a vehicle upon either thereafter as this matter can be reached. BE IT ORDAINED by the Township of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm. side of any of the streets or parts of streets thereof listed below, whenever snow has fallen All persons interested will be given the Committee of the Township of Cranford, TAKE NOTICE that on the 13th day of Attorneys for the Applicant and there is an accumulation of three inches or more of snow on any street or highway. opportunity to be heard concerning such New Jersey, as follows: July, 2015, the Zoning Board of Adjust- THE BEINHAKER ordinance. ment of the Township of Cranford, in the Name of Street Limits LAW FIRM, LLC Section 1. Revised Ordinances of the Tara Rowley County of Union took the following actions: Bloomingdale Avenue From Elizabeth Avenue to the Kenilworth boundary line 33 Bleeker Street, Suite 210 Township of Cranford, New Jersey (1988),” Municipal Clerk Brookside Place From the Garwood boundary line to Orchard Street Millburn, New Jersey 07041 Chapter 179, Recreation Facilities; Fees, 1. Application #ZBA-15-012: Adopted 1 T - 7/23/15, The Leader Fee: $44.88 Brookside Place From Orchard Street to Harvard Road 1 T - 7/23/15, The Leader Fee: $42.33 Article I Cranford Community Pools, Sec- a Resolution of memorialization granting Burnside Avenue From Lexington Avenue to Lincoln Avenue West tion 179-4 and 179-6 are amended and approval to Fairview Manor, LLC, Appli- Centennial Avenue From the Linden boundary line to South Avenue East. A yield PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE supplemented to allow membership for cant to permit construction of an awning right-of-way sign having sides 36 inches in length shall be installed on Raritan Road facing 908-354-4340. Township of Cranford employees and with less than the minimum required front SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY westbound traffic. This action has been instituted for the business owners as follows: yard setback and the following pre-exist- CHANCERY DIVISION Central Avenue From Springfield Avenue to Craig Place purpose of foreclosing a mortgage and ing conditions: less than the minimum re- UNION COUNTY Section 179-4 A. Pool membership Cranford Avenue From Forest Avenue to Elizabeth Avenue recovering possession of the lands and quired front yard setback; less than the DOCKET NO.: F-013095-14 A. Membership composition. Cranford Terrace From Munsee Drive to Centennial Avenue premises described in a mortgage dated minimum required curbline; parking lo- FILE NO.: 2766.3205 (1) no change Denman Road From Lexington Avenue to Fairfield Street September 29, 2000, recorded on October cated within the minimum required front (2) no change Eastman Street From Holly Street northerly to Pittsfield Street NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS 3, 2000, in Book 7870, Page 0164, made yard setback; less than the required us- (3) no change Eastman Street From North Avenue West northerly to Holly Street by D. ROBERT MINTER, UNMARRIED, to able area for a parking space; no side- STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: (4) no change Elizabeth Avenue From North Avenue East to North Union Avenue the plaintiff and covers real estate located walks provided within the parking area; no D. ROBERT MINTER, HIS (5) Employees of the Township of Elm Street From High Street to Centennial Avenue at 14 HAZARD PLACE, ELIZABETH, NEW curbing provided; no illumination provided; HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- Cranford, Employees of the Board of Edu- Gallows Hill Road From Brookside Place to the Westfield boundary line JERSEY 07208, Tax Lot 429, QUALIFIER no markings in the parking area; no load- SONAL REPRESENTATIVES, cation of the Township of Cranford and Henley - Dunham Avenue From Riverside Drive to Locust Drive C-2E, BLOCK 11. ing or unloading zone provided; no bicycle AND HIS, THEIRS, OR ANY Business Owners of the Township of High Street From South Avenue East to Hickory Street Pursuant to R. 4:4-4 and 4:64-1(d), me- racks provided; and exceed the maximum OF THEIR, SUCCESSORS IN Cranford, and their employees, who are Hillcrest Avenue From Lexington Avenue to Williams Street diation is available through the New Jer- allowable area for wall signs on Block 151, RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- non- residents are permitted to join the Kenilworth Boulevard From the Westfield boundary line to the Kenilworth line sey Courts. Forms and instructions may be Lot 14, as designated on the Township EST, AND MRS. D. ROBERT pool and are considered Cranford resi- Lexington Avenue From Lehigh Valley Railroad to the Garwood boundary line obtained on the Court’s web site at Tax Map, also known as 831 Springfield MINTER, WIFE/DOMESTIC dents for purposes of any and all fees, Lexington Avenue From Raritan Road to Alan O’Kell Place www.njcourtsonline.com. Avenue, in the R-1 Zone. PARTNER OF D. ROBERT except that Section 179-6(I) is not appli- Lincoln Avenue East From Centennial Avenue to South Avenue East MINTER; KAREN BENNETT You, D. ROBERT MINTER, HIS HEIRS, cable herein. 2. Application #ZBA-15-010: Adopted Lincoln Avenue East From High Street to Centennial Avenue DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- (6) Persons with Disabilities who reside a Resolution of Memorialization granting Lincoln Avenue East From Walnut Avenue to High Street You are hereby summoned and required SENTATIVES, AND HIS, THEIRS, OR in Cranford, upon presentation of accept- approval to Community Access Unlimited, Lincoln Avenue West From South Avenue West to Walnut Avenue to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., ANY OF THEIR, SUCCESSORS IN able documentation, shall be entitled to Applicant, for site plan approval for a new Manor Avenue From North Union Avenue to Orange Avenue Plaintiff’s Attorneys, whose address is 1455 RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST,are the receive the Senior Resident rate for pur- non-profit educational and office use in a Normandie Place From Riverside Drive to LaSalle Avenue Broad Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey, heirs of the deceased mortgagor, D. ROB- poses of any and all fees. Persons with zone where not permitted on Block 634, North Lehigh Avenue From Centennial Avenue to Mansion Terrace 07003, an answer to the complaint in a civil ERT MINTER, and as such may have an Disabilities who are non-residents in Lot 4.01, as designated on the Township North Union Avenue From North Avenue to Springfield Avenue action in which U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., interest in the mortgaged premises, and Cranford, upon presentation of accept- Tax Map, also known as 70 Myrtle Street, North Union Avenue Between Springfield Avenue to Lenox Avenue AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PAR- you have a right to Notice of this action for able documentation, shall be entitled to in the C-2 Zone. Orange Avenue From Springfield Avenue to the Kenilworth boundary line TICIPATION TRUST is plaintiff and D. any right, title, claim or interest you may receive the Senior Non-Resident rate for Orchard Street From North Avenue West to Indian Spring Road ROBERT MINTER, HIS HEIRS, DEVI- have in, to, or against the said mortgaged 3. Application #ZBA-15-018: Granted purposes of any and all fees. Raritan Road From the Linden boundary line to Centennial Avenue SEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTA- premises and your lien or encumbrance approval to Daniel and Jennifer DeTrolio, Raritan Road From Centennial Avenue to Walnut Avenue TIVES, AND HIS, THEIRS, OR ANY OF on the mortgaged premises is subject to Section 179-6. I. Pool membership Applicants, to permit construction of a new Retford Avenue From Lexington Avenue to Lincoln Avenue THEIR, SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE plaintiff’s mortgage. fees. fence in the front yard that will exceed the Retford Avenue From Lincoln Avenue to Cherry Street AND INTEREST, AND MRS. D. ROBERT You, MRS. D. ROBERT MINTER, WIFE/ maximum allowable height on Block 451, I. Employees of the Township of Cranford Riverside Drive From Claremont Place to Edgar Avenue MINTER, WIFE/DOMESTIC PARTNER OF DOMESTIC PARTNER OF D. ROBERT Lot 3 as designated on the Township Tax who are also residents shall receive a Riverside Drive From Springfield Avenue to Claremont Place D. ROBERT MINTER, et als. are defen- MINTER are made a defendant because Map, also known as 2 Virginia Street, in twenty-five (25) percent discount on all South Avenue East From the Roselle boundary line to South Union Avenue dants, pending in the Superior Court of you are the spouse of D. ROBERT MINTER, the R-3 Zone. Pool Membership fees. South Avenue West From South Union Avenue to the Garwood boundary line New Jersey within thirty-five (35) days the mortgagor and owner of the mort- 4. Application #ZBA-15-013: Granted Springfield Avenue From North Avenue East to Kenilworth Boulevard after July 23, 2015 exclusive of said date. gaged premises and as such may have a Section 3. All other provisions of Section approval to Mirjana Banic, Applicant to South Union Avenue From Lexington Avenue to Lincoln Avenue If you fail to do so, judgment by default may dower/curtesy or other interest in said pre- 179 shall remain unchanged. permit construction of a third story addition South Union Avenue From Lincoln Avenue to South Avenue be rendered against you for the relief de- mises and your lien or encumbrance on Section 4. This ordinance shall take ef- that will exceed the maximum allowable Walnut Avenue From Raritan Road to South Avenue East manded in the complaint. You shall file the mortgaged premises is subject to fect as provided by law. number of stories on Block 177, Lot 22 as Walnut Avenue From South Avenue East to the Transit Railroad Bridge your answer and proof of service in dupli- plaintiff’s mortgage. designated on the Township Tax Map, West End Place From Orchard Street to Springfield Avenue cate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of You, KAREN BENNETT hold a mort- NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE also known as 207 North Avenue West, in West Holly Street From the Garwood boundary line to Orchard Street New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex, gage/lien/judgment that may affect the The foregoing ordinance was introduced the ORC Zone. CN-971, Trenton, New Jersey, 08625, in mortgage premises and the mortgage be- Section4. All other ordinances or portions thereof in conflict or inconsistent herewith are and approved on first reading at a meeting accordance with the rules governing the ing foreclosed herein. You are entitled to 5. Application #ZBA-15-011: Granted hereby repealed. of the Township Committee of the Town- courts. Notice of this action for any right, title, claim Approval to James Valentine, Applicant to ship of Cranford, New Jersey on July 14, Section 5. This ordinance will take effect upon publication after final passage as You are further advised that if you can- or interest you may have in, to or against permit construction of an accessory struc- 2015, and will be further considered for required by law. not afford an attorney, you may call the said mortgage premises and your lien or ture (detached garage) with the following final passage after public hearing to be Legal Services office in the county where encumbrance on the mortgages premises variances: less than the minimum required NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE held at the Municipal Building, 8 Spring- you live or the Legal Services of New is subject to plaintiff’s mortgage. side yard setback; less than the minimum field Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey on The foregoing ordinance was introduced and approved on first reading at a meeting of Jersey Statewide Hotline at 1-888-LSNJ- Dated: JULY 14, 2015 required side yard setback for a deck; and August 11, 2015 at 8:00PM or as soon the Township Committee of the Township of Cranford, New Jersey on July 14, 2015, and LAW (1-888-576-5529). If you do not have Michelle M. Smith, Esq. less than the required lot width on Block thereafter as this matter can be reached. will be further considered for final passage after public hearing to be held at the Municipal an attorney and are not eligible for free Superior Court Clerk 318, Lot 4 as designated on the Township All persons interested will be given the Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey on August 11, 2015 at 8:00PM or legal assistance, you may obtain a referral Frank J. Martone, P.C. Tax Map, also known as 53 Elizabeth opportunity to be heard concerning such as soon thereafter as this matter can be reached. All persons interested will be given the to an attorney by calling the Lawyer Refer- A Professional Corporation Avenue, in the R-4 Zone. ordinance. opportunity to be heard concerning such ordinance. ral Services. The names and telephone 1455 Broad Street Tara Rowley Mary Ann Hay Tara Rowley numbers of such agencies in the county of Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Municipal Clerk Board Secretary Municipal Clerk venue are as follows: Lawyer Referral (973) 473-3000 1 T - 7/23/15, The Leader Fee: $67.83 1 T - 7/23/15, The Leader Fee: $57.12 1 T - 7/23/15, The Leader Fee: $169.32 Services: 908-353-4715. Legal Services: 1 T - 7/23/15, The Leader Fee: $95.88 Page 16 Thursday, July 23, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Local students achieve Dean's List at TCNJ EWING – The following local stu- Scotch Plains, Taylor Scott of Scotch dents have earned the esteemed Plains, Hannah Nizri of Scotch honor of placement on the Dean’s Plains, Jane Lestarchick of Scotch List at The College of New Jersey Plains, Sara Calabrese of Fanwood, (TC ) for the spring 2015 semester: Nicole Horn of Scotch Plains, Nicho- Shannon McGovern, of Scotch las Donatelli of Scotch Plains, Mat- Plains, Evan Lubranski, of Scotch thew Picone of Scotch Plains, Ezra Plains, Jason Cepparulo of Fanwood, Klemow of Scotch Plains, William Ryan Coughlan of Scotch Plains, Buchbinder of Scotch Plains, Cynthia Timko of Scotch Plains, Kathleen Buchbinder of Scotch David Leavitt of Fanwood, Megan Plains, Michael Di Nizo of Scotch Koederitz of Scotch Plains, Gabriella Plains, and Marianna Caruso-Gil- Guardascione of Fanwood, Daniel bert of Scotch Plains. McMillan of Fanwood, Joseph To achieve this honor, a student McQuoid of Scotch Plains, Eric must carry 12 or more credits that Tannenbaum of Fanwood, Karla semester and have a 3.5 grade point Rizzi of Fanwood, Elsa Leistikow of average or above. CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME...The Student Council from Westfield’s Roosevelt Intermediate School ended the school year by completing two ambitious Virginia Tech Announces fundraising goals. With the help of family and friends, the Student Council raised over $600 to purchase items for Children’s Specialized Hospital patients. After the hospital provided a list of items that were most needed by the children in the Local 2015 Graduates long-term care unit of the hospital, the shopping began. Ready to make their purchases are from left to right: Nick Walsweer, Liam Culkin, Kacey Brennan, RUBBING ELBOWS IN EDUCATION...Westfield High School Principal, Peter BLACKSBURG, Va. – The fol- College of Liberal Arts and Human Abigail Jarecki, Ava Feldman, Colleen O'Conner, Julia Salvato, Emma Herber, Renwick, recently returned from the 2015 National Forum on Education Policy, lowing Virginia Tech students were Sciences. Brianna Hath, Allison Balcof, Marissa Conneely, and Stamati Angelides. When where nearly 600 pivotal education leaders - governors, legislators, state commis- delivering the items to the hospital, student council members had the opportunity sioners, higher education leaders, teachers, business leaders - all focused on among those honored at the Sean Reilly of Scotch Plains re- university's spring commencement ceived a bachelor of science in busi- to meet two patients in the long-term care unit. “The smiles on the faces of the transforming policy and advancing student success. The three-day event in patients spoke volumes about the worthiness of dedicating time and efforts to Denver, Colo., brought some of the nation's top education speakers and included ceremony held May 15 in Lane Sta- ness degree in finance from the helping others,” added Conneely. In addition to donating items to the Children's sessions on topics ranging from preschool through postsecondary education, dium. Pamplin College of Business. Specialized Hospital, the Roosevelt Student Council has raised $1,500 to donate achievement gap, and workforce readiness. Policymakers across states and party Approximately 4,500 bachelor's John Gentile of Westfield received a to the NJ State Student Council chosen charity of the year: Christine's Hope for lines are able to interact, learn from one another and collaborate. “My atten- and associate's degree candidates, bachelor of science in electrical engi- Kids. “The Student Council has had a very successful and meaningful year,” dance at the Education Commission of the States National Forum proved along with their families and friends, neering degree in electrical engineer- stated Roosevelt Intermediate School Principal, Stewart Carey. invaluable as I was able to join prominent educators and legislators from around attended the on-campus ceremony ing from the College of Engineering. the country to discuss important topics related to education and education presided by former Virginia Tech Lauren Hughes of Westfield re- reform,” stated Renwick. “I am confident that my involvement in these discus- sions will benefit the Westfield Public Schools.” Attending the forum with President Timothy Sands. The com- ceived a bachelor of architecture de- Local Residents Earn Dean's Principal Renwick is Montana Governor, Steve Bullock (at right), who will be the mencement address was given by gree cum laude in architecture from 2015-2017 Chair of the Education Commission of the States. Google Executive Chairman Eric the College of Architecture and Ur- Schmidt. ban Studies. List at Saint Joseph's Univ. Brendan Farrell of Scotch Plains Christopher Mannino of Westfield Adele DeLeeuw Scholarships received a bachelor of science in con- received a bachelor of science in busi- PHILADELPHIA, Penn. – The lic University, founded by the Soci- struction engineering and manage- ness degree in finance from the following residents earned dean's ety of Jesus in 1851, Saint Joseph's ment degree in construction engi- Pamplin College of Business. list honors for the Spring 2015 se- University provides a rigorous, stu- Awarded to Local Students neering and management from the Kevin Morris of Westfield received mester at Saint Joseph's University. dent-centered education rooted in College of Engineering. a bachelor of science in business de- Students must achieve a grade point the liberal arts. SJU ranks as a top SCOTCH PLAINS – Five students awards bring the Fund’s twenty-year Vidhan Malik of Scotch Plains re- gree in accounting and information average of 3.5 or above, a B or university in the Northeast, with a from high schools in the Scotch total distribution to $1,083,500. ceived a bachelor of science in me- systems from the Pamplin College of greater in all their classes, and com- Phi Beta Kappa chapter in the Col- Plains-Fanwood Area received a to- Scholarship recipients from the chanical engineering degree in me- Business. plete at least 15 credits to earn dean's lege of Arts and Sciences and tal of $5,000 in scholarships from the graduating class of 2015 included chanical engineering from the Col- Jenna Sharkey of Westfield re- list status for a semester. AACSB accreditation of the Erivan Adele DeLeeuw Scholarship Fund at Roland Crystal, and Emily London lege of Engineering. ceived a bachelor of science in bio- Anthony Krajcsik, of Scotch K. Haub School of Business. The an awards dinner held June 10th, at from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High John McNally of Scotch Plains re- logical systems engineering degree Plains, majoring in Food Market- University is also deeply commit- the Spain Inn in Piscataway. The School. The Scholarship Fund also ceived a bachelor of arts degree cum in biological systems engineering ing Co-Op and Emiddio Pelosi, of ted to the Jesuit tradition of schol- scholarships are financed by a be- provided repeat scholarships to past laude in political science from the from the College of Engineering. Scotch Plains, majoring in Finance arship and service, earning a place quest from Adele DeLeeuw, long- graduate and college students Michael both earned Dean’s List status. on the President's Higher Educa- time Plainfield resident, author of 75 Auda from Union County Magnet As Philadelphia's Jesuit, Catho- tion Community Service Honor Roll books, journalist and arts activist. High School, and Madeline Westfield Resident and the community engagement The Plainfield-North Plainfield McGovern and Jackson Cochran- PUBLIC NOTICE classification from the Carnegie Rotary club administers the Adele Carney from Scotch Plains-Fanwood TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Foundation for the Advancement DeLeeuw Scholarship Fund and is High School. An additional eighteen Graduates From Vista ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION of Teaching. With courses offered one of five local Rotary clubs that students from area high schools also PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN on campus and online, SJU pre- that the Environmental Commission of the provide scholarships from the Fund received scholarships from the Fund. MADISON, Conn. – Jason sion that acknowledges the achieve- Township of Scotch Plains has scheduled pares its more than 9,000 under- to students in their communities who Applications for the 2016 Adele Jakubovic of Westfield was among ments of Vista students who have meetings for the following dates: August graduate, graduate and doctoral stu- pursue a course of study in poetry, DeLeeuw Scholarships will be avail- the 15 students who graduated from reached a level of independence and, 10, 2015 and September 21, 2015. The dents to lead lives of personal ex- art, journalism, writing or engineer- able in January from Scotch Plains Vista Vocational and Life Skills Cen- as a result, graduate from Vista’s En- meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. and be cellence, professional success and held in Room 202 of the Scotch Plains ing. Twenty-four thousand dollars Area High School guidance offices. ter, a nationally accredited non-profit trance Program— a residential post- Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, engaged citizenship. was distributed this year to 23 area For further information, call Johanna education program for individuals secondary program. Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. students by the fund, a fund of the Salvemini, Scholarship Administra- with disabilities. The Through the Entrance In accordance with the requirements of Probitas Verus Honos Plainfield Foundation. This year’s tor, at (908) 755-8098. graduation ceremony Program, students re- Title II of the Americans with Disabilities was held on July 10. ceive hands-on life skills Act of 1990 (“ADA”), the Township of Scotch Based in Westbrook instruction, vocational Plains does not discriminate against quali- fied individuals with disabilities on the ba- Fiedler Graduates from Spring 2015 Dean's List and Madison, Conn., training, support and sis of disability in its services, programs, or Vista provides a range guidance, helping them activities. Anyone who requires an auxil- James Madison Univ. of services and programs develop the skills and be- iary aid or service for effective communi- HARRISONBURG, V.A. – Mary Announced at Tufts Univ. to help individuals gain haviors needed for adult- cation, or a modification of policies or pro- cedures to participate in a program, ser- Elizabeth Fiedler of Scotch Plains independence and hood. The next step in vice, or activity of Scotch Plains should graduated with a degree in Market- MEDFORD, Mass. – Tufts Uni- universities in the United States. Tufts achieve personal suc- their journeys involves contact Municipal Manager/Township of ing - BBA from James Madison Uni- versity recently announced the Dean's enjoys a global reputation for aca- cess. living in their own homes Scotch Plains designated ADA Coordina- versity during the May 8 commence- List for the Spring 2015 semester. demic excellence and for the prepa- Jason came to Vista in Jason Jakubovic or apartments within lo- tor as soon as possible before the sched- uled event. Notifying the ADA coordinator ment exercises. Among these students are: Michael ration of students as leaders in a wide September 2012 and has cal communities in at least 72 hours in advance will enable the Ms. Fiedler was among more than Napolitano of Fanwood, class of 2015 range of professions. A growing num- focused on several goals, Vista’s service area as Township to arrange for appropriate re- 3,500 students who received under- and Benjamin Kaminoff of Scotch ber of innovative teaching and re- including improving vo- members of Vista’s Out- sources. The ADA does not require the graduate, master's, educational spe- Plains, class of 2018. search initiatives span all Tufts cam- cational skills, utilizing public trans- reach Program. Township of Scotch Plains to take any action that would fundamentally alter the cialist and doctoral degrees. Dean's List honors at Tufts Univer- puses, and collaboration among the portation and accessing the local com- As an Outreach member, Jason nature of its programs or services, or im- James Madison University offers sity require a semester grade point faculty and students in the under- munity independently. looks forward to sharing a house with pose an undue financial or administrative each student a future of significance average of 3.4 or greater. graduate, graduate and professional Graduation is a monumental occa- his peers. burden. Complaints that a program, ser- -- not an education of mere prestige, Tufts University, located on three programs across the university's vice, or activity of Scotch Plains is not accessible to or inclusive of persons with but an extraordinary education of ex- Massachusetts campuses in Boston, schools is widely encouraged. disabilities should be directed to Municipal ceptional scholarship, inventive Medford/Somerville, and Grafton, Local Students Graduate Manager/Township of Scotch Plains des- thinking, unparalleled attention to the and in Talloires, France, is recog- University of Delaware ignated ADA Coordinator. world community, a university-wide nized among the premier research BOZENA LACINA, Municipal Clerk enthusiasm for teaching, and a com- Announces Dean's List Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. mitment to student success. NEWARK, Dela. – The following 1 T - 7/23/15, The Times Fee: $36.21 Saint Michael’s College local students have been named to MADISON – In Commencement Teaneck. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE the University of Delaware Dean's exercises on May 19 Fairleigh Fairleigh Dickinson University is BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Announces Dean’s List List for the Spring 2015 semester. Dickinson University (FDU) con- New Jersey's largest private univer- COLCHESTER, V.T. – The follow- They are: Brie Adamczyk of ferred degrees, ranging from associ- sity and features more than 100 lib- STATEMENT ing local students were named to the Fanwood, Eduardo Arocha of ates to doctorates, on over 3,000 eral arts and professional degree pro- THE BOND ORDINANCE PUBLISHED HEREWITH HAS BEEN FINALLY ADOPTED ON JULY 20, 2015 AND THE 20-DAY PERIOD OF LIMITATION WITHIN WHICH A SUIT, Dean’s List at Saint Michael’s College Fanwood, Samuel Bebout of Fanwood, graduates, at MetLife Stadium. grams, two international campuses, ACTION OR PROCEEDING QUESTIONING THE VALIDITY OF SUCH ORDINANCE for the Spring 2015 semester. Shannon Bell of Scotch Plains, Elle Lindsay Laguna of Scotch Plains, dozens of partnerships with interna- CAN BE COMMENCED, AS PROVIDED IN THE LOCAL BOND LAW, HAS BEGUN TO Charlotte R. Hurley, a sophomore Bernardo of Fanwood, Matthew De graduated with a B.A. in Psychology tionally renowned institutions and RUN FROM THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS STATEMENT. Exploratory major who is the daugh- Biasse of Fanwood, Danielle Karacsony from FDU's Florham in Madison. special programs and status within ELEANOR MCGOVERN BOROUGH CLERK ter of Barbara and Richard Hurley of of Scotch Plains, Justin Kaufman of Brittany Ingrassia of Scotch Plains, the United Nations. For more infor- ORDINANCE NO. 15-11-S Cranford and a graduate of Cranford Scotch Plains, Emily Koprowski of graduated with a B.A. in Psychology mation, go to www.fdu.edu. BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 11-08-S High School. Scotch Plains, James Leitner of Scotch from FDU's Florham in Madison. FINALLY ADOPTED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH Julia A. Wasilewski, a May gradu- Plains, Olivia Mendes of Scotch Plains, Phonishia Marto of Scotch Plains, Bloomsburg University OF FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY ON JUNE 14, 2011 ate Sociology and Anthropology and Tessa Mitterhoff of Scotch Plains, Emily graduated with a M.B.A. in Business BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, Elementary Education major who is Skaar of Fanwood, Emily Stefanik of Administration from FDU's Florham Announces Graduates IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all the members the daughter of Bettina and Stan Fanwood, Gabrielle Vacca of Scotch in Madison. BLOOMSBURG – Bloomsburg thereof affirmatively concurring), AS FOLLOWS: Wasilewski of Westfield and a gradu- Plains and Megan Voorhees of Claudia Falconieri of Scotch Plains, University of Pennsylvania has re- Section 1. The Bond Ordinance of the Borough Council of the Borough of Fanwood, in the County of Union, New Jersey (the “Borough”) entitled “Bond Ordinance Providing ate of Mount Saint Mary Academy. Fanwood. graduated with a B.A. in Psychology cently released its list of Spring 2015 an Appropriation of $1,363,582 for Various Capital Improvements for and by the Borough from FDU's Florham in Madison. graduates. Among the candidates for of Fanwood in the County of Union, New Jersey and Authorizing the Issuance of Rachel Rothenberg of Scothch bachelor’s and master’s degrees were $1,128,915 Bond or Notes of the Borough for Financing Part of the Appropriation” finally Plains, graduated with a M.S.N. in Elizabeth A. Odermatt of Westfield adopted on June 14, 2011 (the “Ordinance”) is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Nursing from FDU's Metropolitan in and Samantha June Falco of Cranford. Section 2. Sections 3(a)(1) and 3(a)(2) of the Ordinance is hereby amended in its 40 YEARS entirety as follows: Appropriation Estimated Period and Estimated Maximum Amount of “Improvements Cost of Bonds or Notes Usefulness IN THE 1. Various road improvements $538,500 $345,000 20 years including but not limited to Herbert Avenue, including all work or materials necessary therefor or incidental thereto. DESERT 2. Improvements to various $426,887 $405,630 15 years municipal buildings, including but not limited to improvements to the municipal building and renovations to the Carriage House and including miscellaneous justjust aa littlelittle JewishJewish hikehike plumbing, architectural and electrical Jump! Immersion School work, plus engineering fees, including all work or materials necessary Giving Your Child the Global Advantage therefor or incidental thereto. The Ordinance is hereby further amended by deleting the reference of 14.45 years for Spanish & Mandarin Immersion Programs for the useful life and substituting in lieu therefor 14.69 years. Section 3. The capital budget of the Borough is hereby amended to conform with the Preschool provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith. The resolutions in the form promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended Kindergarten through 2nd Grade capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director of the Division of Local CALL TO TOUR CAMPS FOR 2016 Government Services is on file with the Clerk and is available there for public inspection. After School and Saturday Section 4. This Section 4 constitutes a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2. 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EDISON • LIVINGSTON • WESTFIELD (FALL 2015) 1 T - 7/23/15, The Times Fee: $103.02 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 23, 2015 Page 17 Paper Mill Showcases POPCORN Me and Earl and the Dying Girl Region’s Talented Students Growing up, the Hard Way 3 popcorns MILLBURN – Paper Mill Play- is a program of rigorous study allow- house presents 122 of the of the ing students to enhance their indi- One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent region’s most talented young per- vidual performance potential while forming artists from Paper Mill developing a broad base of theater By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER Cyler, serves as Greg’s moral con- Playhouse’s Summer Musical The- experience and knowledge. Students film critic science. Greg curiously refers to him atre Conservatory in a fully pro- participate in intensive classes in- I hope that, per J.D. Salinger’s as a “co-worker,” a term the partner duced, original concert on the Paper cluding musical theater performance, lifelong dictum, there is never a movie in amateur filmmaking prefers over Mill mainstage titled New Voices of acting, dance, and improvisation, adaptation of The Catcher in The friend for reasons Earl explains in 2015: Hooray for Hollywood! This while also attending guest workshops Rye. However, should such sacrilege one especially pungent diatribe. year’s New Voices concert is a trib- led by professional actors, directors, come to pass, Thomas Mann, the con- A whole host of other humorously ute to the magical partnership be- and casting agents. The final weeks temporary epitome of teenaged angst likeable personalities pepper the sce- tween the Silver Screen and the Great are devoted to rehearsals for the New and alienation in Alfonso Gomez- nario, including some of the oddball White Way. Members of the com- Voices Concert, performed annually Rejon’s Me and Earl and the Dying sorts you’ll doubtlessly recognize petitive Conservatory who earned on the Paper Mill Playhouse stage. Girl, would be a perfect Holden from your own high school coveted spots in the Senior (ages 15 The Conservatory offers the unique ART SHOW WINNER...Clarisse Kant, second from left, of Cranford is congratu- Caulfield. Likeable, aggravating, days…even those troublesome kids to 18), Junior Plus (ages 13 to 14), opportunity for gifted and talented lated at the 2015 Union County Senior Citizens Art Contest and Exhibit by Union touching and emotionally informing, who perhaps didn’t seem so funny and Junior Companies (ages 10 to young performers to work at their County Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski and Sergio Granados. his Greg, who during senior year of back then, when you had to deal with 12) are directed and choreographed own level and challenge themselves high school forms a tender bond with them. But winning the film’s quirky by Paper Mill Playhouse’s profes- to achieve new goals and learn new the title girl, wins our empathy while sweepstakes by a full length is Nick sional artistic staff in this concert skills. Key to the curriculum is the Senior Art Show Winners sharing with us his seriocomic com- Offerman as Greg’s nonchalant, stoi- which is the culmination of the five- development of self-discipline, re- ing of age experience. cal dad, a sociology professor whose week program. Also appearing are spect, and a commitment to excel- But before recommending this tenured status somehow allows him numerous winners and nominees of lence that will serve these young Exhibit at Freeholders Gallery trenchant, intelligent and realistic to hardly ever shed his bathrobe or the 2015 Paper Mill Playhouse Ris- artists throughout their lives. pierce into a tragic situation we hope even leave the house for that matter. ing Star Awards, who won scholar- “From the first day of class all the ELIZABETH – The Union The professional artists in the ex- never happens to anyone, note that it Forever quoting eccentricities, ships to attend the Conservatory. way through opening night of New County Board of Chosen Freehold- hibit are: Genadiy Rozhkov of is good and sad, literally and figura- cooking up esoteric dishes and citing Local students include: Garrett Voices, we require our students to ers and the Office of Cultural and Springfield (Acrylic); Libby Reid tively. Yet for those who figure it’s things important and trivial from his Forrestal of Cranford, Natalie Pastrof rise to the demands of this rigorous Heritage Affairs are happy to an- of Rahway (Drawing & Prints); high time they saw something that library of haute cinema, it’s certain of Cranford, Lee Rosenthal of program,” stated Lisa Cooney, Pa- nounce that the First Place hanging Frank Marshall of Roselle (Mixed rings true without gunfire, the smart Dad has been influential to the bud- Cranford, Duncan Cook of Westfield, per Mill Playhouse Director of art works from the 2015 Union Media); Avi Kiriakatis of Kenilworth ruminations both dark and light, de- ding auteurs, both of whom humbly Sarah Rappoport of Westfield, and Education. “We ask them to work County Senior Citizens Art Contest (Oil); Anita Gladstone of Spring- livered with articulate honesty, make decree that their satirizations of fa- Julia Singer of Westfield. harder than they ever have before as and Exhibit are on exhibit at the field (Pastel); Wolf Kretlow of this worth considering. The flood of mous movies are of no account. We’re Performances of New Voices of young performers, and we strive to Freeholders Gallery located on the Roselle (Photography); and Angelito lovingly etched teenaged sensibili- not so sure. Though none is apt to 2015: Hooray for Hollywood! will build an incredible ensemble com- 6th floor of the Union County Ad- David of Linden (Watercolor). ties in Jesse Andrews’s screenplay, score the Grand Jury Prize at be held on Friday, July 31 at 7:30 pany, while each student hones their ministration Building at The first place winners for Sculp- adapted from his novel, recall a mien Sundance, like this film did, they’re p.m. and Saturday, August 1 at 1:30 own individual performance skills. Elizabethtown Plaza in Elizabeth. ture and Craft are not on display at that can only be called Salingeresque. pretty nutty in a sardonic way, with p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Paper Mill Our faculty pushes the students to The winning pieces can be seen the Freeholders Gallery, but will For starters, Greg had absolutely no takeoffs like “A Sockwork Orange,” Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, believe in themselves as profes- weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The also go on to compete at the New intention of diving into the personal “Death in Tennis,” and “Grumpy Old Millburn. Single tickets range in price sional artists and treats them as such. exhibit will run until Wednesday, Jersey Senior Citizens Art Show. watershed brought about by his rela- Cul-de-sacs” (“Mean Streets”) bring- from $25 to $45. Tickets may be We find summer after summer that August 19. They are: Lynn Shereshewsky of tionship with Rachel, recently diag- ing a smile to Rachel’s face. purchased by calling (973) 376- our students meet our expectations The annual Union County Senior Westfield (Non-Pro Craft); James nosed with leukemia. What’s more, the It’s all very inventive, perceptive 4343, online at www.papermill.org, and more. When they move on to Citizen Art Show is open to artists Temple of Scotch Plains (Non-Pro winsome gal, superbly portrayed by and in tune with the generation it or visit the Paper Mill Playhouse college or the professional world, who are 60 years of age or older and Sculpture), Linda Rosen of Cran- Olivia Cooke, resents the fact that Greg’s deconstructs…a love/hate paean to Box Office at 22 Brookside Drive in they are ready for the challenges reside in Union County. The show ford (Pro Sculpture). mom (Connie Britton) ordered the ini- the next leaders of our civilization, Millburn. they’ll face, and time and again they is held from early June to mid-July The first place winners, non-pro- tial get well visit. Nonetheless, thanks hard to believe or not. But here’s the “New Voices is an amazing oppor- thrive and ultimately live their in the atrium of the Elizabethtown fessional and professional, in each to some idealistic intuition where rub: While indeed the winner of the tunity to see the stars of tomorrow,” dream of being a professional per- Gas Company in Union. of the categories will move on to shrewd parents know what’s good for aforementioned prize in Park City, stated Mark S. Hoebee, Paper Mill’s former. It’s gratifying when they The non-professional artists compete at the New Jersey Senior their children, the “forced” friendship the film is decidedly niche stuff, ram- Producing Artistic Director. “This make a name or themselves on whose two-dimensional art works Citizens Art Show. The State show turns symbiotic, genuine, poignant and pant with a truthful mordancy better fully produced, original concert fea- Broadway or in Hollywood, but even are included in the Freeholders Gal- will take place at Meadow Lakes in edifying. Of course we all know where appreciated by those who’ve never tures more than 120 incredible per- if they do not, the skills they learn lery exhibit are: Molly Brown of East Windsor, New Jersey, this fall. this is going, or so we think. lost touch with the art house just off formers. It is amazing to see these and the work ethic they develop Rahway (Acrylic); Clarisse Kant of For further information and to There is an absolutely ingenious campus. Unlike the mainstream fare young performers grow into profes- will serve them in any field.” Cranford (Drawing & Prints); learn more about exhibiting at the and brazen literary mechanism em- flowing at the multiplex, Me and Earl sional artists and grace our stage Students from Paper Mill Marilyn Karr of Elizabeth (Mixed Freeholders Gallery, please contact ployed by the author in the form of a and the Dying Girl has the guts to be with an inspiring, heartfelt perfor- Playhouse’s Conservatory have Media); Peggy Comegys of Roselle Nicole DeAugustine, Curator, at the promise given to us by Greg, who sad if it wishes. mance.” gone on to appear in numerous Park (Oil); Marjorie Picard of Union County Office of Cultural & narrates the saga in the first person. I Not that it’s always so. It just doesn’t The Paper Mill Playhouse Sum- Broadway productions, film, tele- Scotch Plains (Pastel); William Heritage Affairs, 633 Pearl Street, was suspect, but bought in for the feel a need to artificially balance every mer Musical Theatre Conservatory vision, and regional theater. Gardner of Winfield Park (Photog- Elizabeth, NJ; telephone, (908) 558- sake of my ease and comfort. The sorrow with an upside, channeling raphy); and Barbara Morano of 2550; or email: device proves particularly beneficial instead the naturally occurring, hap- Springfield (Watercolor). [email protected]. when the going gets tough, which it pier aspects of the human adventure increasingly does, ameliorated only that keep us from committing hara- WHS Latin Students Win by the powers of hope and rational- kiri. Hence, invoking a variation on ization. The latter is especially evi- “better to have loved and lost than to Awards on National Exam dent in the engaging repartee that have never loved at all,” intrepid altru- evolves between Rachel and Greg, a ists who believe the valuable lessons WESTFIELD – Sixty-three Katarina VanDerWroge, Sydney vernacular-filled commentary that al- of experience are well worth some Westfield High School students Gordner, Jack Reinhard, Ava Carey, ternates between maudlin and glib. caustic brushes with reality, will find earned a variety of awards and recog- Nicholas Nolan, Justin Fernandez and But it’s the character-rich aspect Me and Earl and the Dying Girl a life- nitions at all four levels of the Na- Sara Frankel. of the script’s structure that supplies affirming night at the Bijou. tional Latin exam this year. A total of Cum Laude the interwoven comedy relief that *** 116 students from Westfield High Casey Popowski and Kevin keeps the stark realities of this story Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, School took the 2015 National Latin Bronander. in as reasonable check as possible rated PG-13, is a Fox Searchlight Exam among thousands of students Level 3/4- Prose without diluting the issue at hand. Pictures release directed by Alfonso from all 50 states and a number of Gold Summa Cum Laude Rounding out the troika of pals al- Gomez-Rejon and stars Thomas countries worldwide. Earning the Jack Fico and Andrew Kuznetsov luded to in the title, straight-talking, Mann, Olivia Cooke and RJ Cyler. awards were : Silver Maxima Cum Laude unequivocating Earl, played by RJ Running time: 105 minutes Level 1 Isabella Gelfand and Danielle Gold Summa Cum Laude Gabuzda. Lindsey Sharlow Cum Laude Westfield Hypnotist Silver Maxima Cum Laude Jacob Sagal, Edward Mebane, and Fiona Gillespie, Jonathan Silva and Allison Hopper. Zoe Hays Magna. Level 3/4- Poetry Knocks ‘Em Out In Fargo Cum Laude Gold Summa Cum Laude Luke Spellman, Michael Birle, Jameson Maher (received a gold FARGO, N.D. – Westfield’s resi- course of the six days. Mr. Marshall, Darika Lara-Rodriguez, Brett Denner, medal on the exam for his fourth dent comedy hypnotist, Marc who has helped many people improve Emma Escaldi, Ian Humphrey, consecutive year received special rec- Marshall, is a hit with the fans at this their lives through his work in hyp- Brendan Riccardi, Kristen Bonelli and ognition for his accomplishment.) year’s Red River Valley Fair in Fargo, notic pain management, weight loss, Mohammad Sa’id Kharboutli. Silver Maxima Cum Laude N.D. The comedy hypnosis show, stress reduction, fears and phobias Cum Laude Maria Lizzo and Nina Wang. which is one of the most popular work, and smoking cessation, has been Russell Hughes, Nicholas Wojno- Cum Laude attractions at the annual fair, pro- performing his brand of comedy hyp- Oranski, Christian Grom, Paige Max Flysch and Andrew Frantz. duced by Alan Sands, featured Mr. nosis for many groups and individu- Venturino, Steven DiMaria, Sean Westfield High School Latin teach- Marshall and four other hypnotists als throughout the area. His trip to Riccardi, Connor Russell, Robert ers, James Rowan and Barbara Bair, who entertained the packed venue. North Dakota marks his first foray Faktor, Anna Glueck and Matthew are very happy with the results. Mr. Marshall’s volunteers did not into the active fair market. Cetlin. “We’re pleased to see that Westfield cluck like chickens or bark like dogs, “It is really exciting to work in this Level 2 students have earned awards in great OUTSTANDING CHARACTER...Members of Kelly Finkel's family congratu- but they did have fun and had the new environment. The Fair is an ex- Gold Summa Cum Laude numbers and at all levels,” they late the first recipients of the Kelly Finkel Award for Outstanding Character at audience in tears from laughter. citing place to perform,” Mr. Marshall, Nicholas Maher, Paul Parker, Owen agreed. “The students should be Franklin School in Westfield. Pictured left to right are: Debra Finkel, honoree The Red River Valley Fair is the who is known professionally as Kessler, Andrew Maldonado, Carly proud of their achievements and of Emma Riley, John Molnar, Elliott Finkel, and honoree Patrick Byron. region’s premier summer event, at- HypnoMarc, said. He is certified in Kandel, Ryan Murphy and Natalia the hard work in preparation for the tracting 120,000 visitors over the both clinical and stage hypnosis. Zeller MacLean. exams.” Silver Maxima Cum Laude David Greer, District Supervisor Franklin Elem. Establishes Gabriel Givelber, Christopher of World Languages, added “We are Swingle, Matthew DeBenedetto, always extremely proud of the hard Alistair Kapadia, Mark Fico, Isabelle work that our students put into learn- Award in Memory of Finkel Cohen, Phillip Dwyer, Matthew ing Latin, and appreciate the dedica- Varano, Mark Daaleman, Christopher tion of our Latin teachers. These WESTFIELD — Franklin School teacher at Westfield High School, Hoerrner, William Swartz and wonderful awards serve as a way to recently presented its first annual was unable to attend but wrote both Samantha Gould. recognize our students for their ex- Kelly Finkel Award for Outstand- winners personal letters of con- Magna Cum Laude cellent achievements.” ing Character, established in loving gratulations, which were presented memory of the beloved first grade to them at the ceremony. The Westfield Memorial Library presents teacher who lost her battle with can- Ms. Gerber explained there were cer four years ago at age 32. The three parts to the nomination pro- A Flute and Guitar Concert award will be presented each year cess. First, all teachers were asked On Wednesday, July 29 at 7:00 pm to one fifth grade boy and one fifth to fill out a nomination form to grade girl who consistently exem- name two fifth graders whom they plify the pillars of character Franklin felt demonstrated the pillars of char- Come and join us for this wonderful evening concert by ac- School values: trustworthiness, re- acter. Next, the fifth grade teachers complished flutist Marjorie Koharski and guitarist Keith spect, responsibility, fairness, car- read through the nominations and Calmes. They will perform beautiful selections of Classical, ing and citizenship. This year's hon- narrowed the field to three boys and orees were Emma Riley and Patrick three girls. The final selection com- American Folk, and Spanish/Argentine music. Among a few Byron. mittee comprised of principal Eileen of the composers in their vast repertoire are Scarlatti, Tele- "The award is a way to help us Cambria, assistant principal Scott mann, and Coronel. Ms. Koharski is a flutist and piccoloist keep Kelly's memory alive and rec- Lipson, music teacher Brent Geyer, ognize those students who remind art teacher Marie Coveney and with the Monmouth Symphony Orchestra, flutist with the us of the qualities we all admired in physical education teacher Barbara Elysion Winds Quintet, and a former faculty member of the Kelly," said fifth grade teacher, Piatkowski, chose the winners. Monmouth Conservatory of Music. Mr. Calmes, a graduate of Daria Gerber. "The current fifth Award recipients received spe- grade is the last class Kelly taught, cial trophies, and their names were the Juilliard School, teaches at Wall High School. He debuted so it is fitting that this be the first engraved on a plaque that will be at Carnegie Recital Hall as Winner of the Artists International year we award this special honor." permanently displayed in the front Competition. Together, they make beautiful music! To commemorate the inaugural hall of Franklin School, where the FILM AWARD...Marisa Stotter's first feature film, She Makes Comics (2014), a event, members of Ms. Finkel's fam- names of each year's winners will documentary about the contributions of women to the comic book industry as ily were in attendance including her be added. The award will continue writers, artists, executives and fans, and an Official Selection of the Independent father, John Molnar; her mother-in- to be presented during the fifth grade Sign up online at www.wmlnj.org Film Festival held at Comic-Con International, received the award for Best law, Debra Finkel; and her six year- award ceremony each June. Documentary. The film, which has received wide acclaim nationally and interna- old daughter, Elliot Finkel. Mr. and click on the Calendar link, or tionally, was conceived and directed by Ms. Stoter and produced by her in Molnar gave a heartwarming speech call 908.789.4090 option 0. conjunction with Respect! Films, Santa Monica, Calif. Ms. Stotter is a 2009 graduate of Westfield High School, a former intern for The Westfield Leader and remembering Ms. Finkel's kind and See it all on the Web! It’s your Library … make the most of it The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, and a 2013 graduate of Wesleyan University. gentle nature and her love for read- 550 East Broad Street WestfieldIt’s your Library … make the most of it She is presently employed as a television development assistant at Valhalla ing, art and running. Ms. Finkel's www.goleader.com www.wmlnj.org 908.789.4090 Entertainment in Studio City, Calif., and resides in West Hollywood, Calif. husband, Darren Finkel, an English Page 18 Thursday, July 23, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION After Super Storm Sandy, This Water’s Not Calm By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY take a government buyout and try to while Brian helps his father organize Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times start over again, they ask. a petition to fight the buyout and For 60-year-old Mary (Jo Twiss) rebuild the community. UNION – Does the aftermath of a and Marty Murphy (Brian O’Neill) it The parents’ lifelong friends and natural disaster unite folks or tear is not an easy choice. Marty, a blue neighbors Andrea (Sheila Stasack) them apart? Premiere Stages at Kean collar worker who feels comfortable and Phil Carter (Damian Buzzerio) University presents the New Jersey and loved by his small community oppose their fight to stay. The Carters Premiere of Sharyn Rothstein’s By says, “Everyone knows us. We have are moving to a 55-plus place in the Water, a 90-minute play that shines history here.” Unfortunately, not all Montclair, NJ. These couples have a a spotlight on that question as it per- that history is good. “I was a kid here, special history together that has seen tains to Superstorm Sandy. The Zella got married here; we made our home good times and bad. One of the Fry Theatre in Kean’s Vaughn Eames here,” he continues. Yet lurking in the Carter’s recently divorced daughters, Building may have a new facade, but ruins of mold and toxins in their half Emily (Deanna McGovern), comes the quality of the acting in that venue demolished house are rotting secrets back to Staten Island and takes up is the same exciting, substantial, first- he hasn’t even shared with his wife. again with Brian, her high school rate production that Premiere Stages In fact, there are loads of secrets sweetheart. Believable sexual chem- always presents. revealed in shouting matches and soft istry between the two is complicated Modern day Staten Island after the whispers. Their two sons, Sal (Mike because Brian has just been released devastating hurricane/Superstorm Disalvo) and Brian (Billy Finn) har- from prison. Sandy is the setting of the one-act bor resentment and anger stemming Directed tightly by Adam play that gives insight into the see- from what one of them feels is a Immerwahr, the Off-Broadway play saw emotions facing the majority of betrayal. Diametrically opposed in is presented with empathy and in- beachfront homeowners. Do we stay temperament, the boys want different sight. The play is based on the bed- and hope that another storm doesn’t things for their folks. Sal thinks they rock of all good theater – family rela- come to destroy our dreams or do we should take the buyout and move on tionships. Sons are always looking for approval from their fathers. Im- perfect people in an imperfect world Sensory-Friendly Concert make for relatable theatre. Ms. Twiss is especially heart- wrenching in her delivery of a mono- To be Held at UCPAC logue that shows she doesn’t feel she knows her husband of 38 years. Like- RAHWAY – The Union County performing arts,” said Freeholder Chair- wise, when Ms. Stasack shares, as Board of Chosen Freeholders is proud man Mohamed S. Jalloh. “Inspired by Andrea, “I am 60-years-old with LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT...Diana Taylor, center, received a lifetime achievement award for her 44 years in the percussion section of the Westfield Community Band. The award was presented by Band President Barry Rosenberg, left, to bring a sensory-friendly rootsy rock children, Brady Rymer and his band nothing…why stay and be reminded?” and Conductor Thomas Connors. ‘n’ roll family concert to the stage at the deliver songs that engage audiences of a knife twists in our hearts. Her hus- Union County Performing Arts Center all ages.” band Phil, Mr. Buzzerio, adds to the in Rahway. Autism Friendly Spaces (AFS) heartbreak with his statement, “Some- Plan a daytrip for a children’s sum- implements the supportive atmosphere things you just can’t live through Westfield Community Band Ends mer camp or bring the entire family to at each of the Sensory-friendly perfor- twice.” rock out with two-time Grammy nomi- mances. AFS provides specialists to The set by scenic designer Anya nees Brady Rymer and the Little Band train staff and volunteers on working Klepikov is rightly stark with mere That Could singing songs that celebrate with children with autism and other house siding as a full backdrop. The Season, Honors Band Members children of all abilities. Performing live special needs during Sensory Friendly five foot high water mark that runs the on stage at the Union County Perform- Theatre performances, while provid- length of the set is a subtle reminder WESTFIELD – The Westfield The band had the honor of giving cians who are interested in a posi- ing Arts Center in Rahway, the sen- ing comfort and help to families. of the damage. A single panel of frame- Community Band, concluded their two Lifetime Service Awards. The tion with the band, should contact sory–friendly children’s music concert For each of the special performances work studs that gets insulation and summer concert season last week first being awarded to Timothy Band President, Barry Rosenberg is scheduled for two performances on in the Sensory Friendly Theatre series, sheet rock added throughout the night with a beautiful night and receptive Mann, a resident of Fanwood. Tim at (908) 337-9073 or email Friday, July 31 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. the theatre environment at the Union represents the rebuilding of the house audience. Band President, Barry retired from the clarinet section of [email protected]. Tickets for this sensory-friendly con- County PAC will be adjusted to pro- and serves as an apt metaphor for the Rosenberg, also took the time to the band in the spring of this year, For more information on the band, cert are $8 per person and seating is vide a sensory-friendly, comfortable lives of the family. honor members of the band for sig- after 34 years in the band. go to general admission. Group discounts are and judgment-free space that is wel- In conjunction with By the Water, nificant contributions to the organi- The second Lifetime Achieve- westfieldcommunityband.com. available for groups of ten or more. All coming for all families. For more infor- Premiere Stages features a free art zation. ment Award was given to Diana tickets can be purchased through the mation on what to expect at a Sensory exhibition, “By the Block,” which The first award of the evening Taylor. Diana is a resident of Union County Performing Arts Center Friendly Theatre performance visit displays Laura Petrovich-Cheney’s was an annual service award, re- Westfield, involved in many orga- at ucpac.org or by calling the Box Of- ucpac.org. works of art that are made from sal- named in honor of George Toenes, nizations in town and a member of fice at (732) 499-8226. For more information or to purchase vaged wood from the houses of a 50-plus year member of the band the band's percussion section for 44 “Presented as part of our sensory- tickets call the Union County Perform- Sandy’s wrath. Her quilt-like pieces who passed away last year. This years. friendly performance series, the con- ing Arts Center, (732) 499-8226 or visit make beautiful order out of chaos. award went to Marilyn Holda-Fleck, The Westfield Community Band cert environment at the UCPAC is de- ucpac.org. The UCPAC Box Office, By The Water runs Thursdays and President of Friends of the Westfield is on hiatus until September, when signed and adjusted to offer a relaxed located at 1601 Irving Street, Rahway, Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 and Community Band. Marilyn heads they will resume weekly rehearsals and safe place for children and adults is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. through up the fundraising efforts of the in the municipal building in www.goleader.com with sensory sensitivity, developmen- 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. and is also open late Sunday, August 2. Tickets may be band throughout the year. Westfield. 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DELMOUR KNOCKS IN 3 RBI, DeGROAT SCORES 3 RUNS, DOUBLE; WF’S VASQUEZ RBI SINGLE Cranford Blue 11s Zoom Past WF Black in NP League, 12-3 By DAVID B. CORBIN run on one hit, while walking two, and scored once. Billy Maguire Cranford Head Coach Kevin In the New Providence Green Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times hitting a batter and striking out walked once and had an RBI, and Wetherell said. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Key hits, plenty of stolen bases two. Sean DeGroat closed out Nicholas Schoen walked once in and strong performances from a the final two innings and allowed his two plate appearances. trio of fine pitchers propelled the one run on two hits, before strik- “It’s a whole lot of fun to coach Cranford Blue 11U baseball team ing out five of the next six batters this team. These kids are still past the Westfield Black, 12-3, in he faced, while walking the other. learning how to play. A couple of New Providence Green League Dylan Tedeschi pitched the first kids never even played baseball action at Gumbert 3 Field in three innings for Westfield and before. So we are teaching them Westfield on July 15. Richie Vasquez pitched the next the fundamentals,” Westfield Cranford starting pitcher James three innings. At the plate, Black Head Coach Shuan Murphy McCaffrey tossed two innings of Tedeschi walked, stole a pair of said. “They are always giving no-hit ball, allowing one run and bases and scored Westfield’s first strong efforts. They are a good one walk, while striking out three run. Vasquez tapped an RBI single bunch of kids, so I am really batters. Pat McMahon pitched the and was hit by a pitch. Jacob proud to be their coach.” next two innings, allowing one Ayala and Aidan Reed each singled “The Westfield team played great tonight. It was a fun game. It’s always fun to play our neigh- See & Subscribe at bors here in Westfield. The goleader.com/ballyhoo coaches are great. The kids are BallyhooBallyhoo great. It was a good time,” Submit commentary and items for publishing. Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste Page S-2 Thursday, July 23, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

League, allowing the kids to play plate with a double, a single and RBI. McCaffrey rapped an RBI scored on a passed ball. A sec- center. Westfield answered with different positions throughout the a walk, while scoring all three single. McMahon had an RBI and ond run was prevented when a run when Reed yanked a single game is also a good learning times. Nick Delmour had a two- scored once. Ryan Cotter walked catcher Ayala grabbed a passed to right-center, stole second and experience. Antonio Carrero and run single, scored once and added twice and scored once. Ryan Katz ball and fired to Tedeschi cover- scored on Vasquez’s hopping Max Owens were solid at third a third RBI. Jack Conley singled singled and Christian Trotter ing home in time to nab Fossella. single past short. Cranford added base and centerfield for the twice and scored twice. Nate walked and scored once. The breakout inning for its final run when Cotter, who Westfield Black as was Matteo Fossella singled twice, scored Cranford scored a run in the top Cranford was the second when walked, scored on McMahon’s Beltran at second base. Malachi once and added an RBI. Brian of the first when Conley slashed six Cougars scuffed home plate grounder back to the mound in Mercer began covering right field Tourma scored twice and had an a single to left, stole a base and to take a 7-0 lead. The breakout the sixth. then moved to first base and was highlighted by Delmour’s The win over Westfield Black finally spent a few innings be- two-run single and RBI singles just added another spark to the hind the plate. Also on the team from Fossella and McCaffrey. Cougars’ blazing dash to the New but not present at the game was Tedeschi led off the Westfield Providence Green League play- Dylan Murphy. second with a free pass then offs. Coach Murphy, along with As- proceeded to steal second and “We are actually now in the sistant Coaches Joe Schoen, third before scoring on a wild Green League, 10-2. We have Drew Maguire and former pitch. McCaffrey then struck out one game left and we start the Westfield High School standout the next three batters. playoffs next week. It looks like quarterback Louie Mercer have DeGroat and Touma scored in we are probably going to be the been focusing on the fundamen- the third to stretch Cranford’s second seed,” Coach Wetherell tals with their team. lead to 9-1 then in the fourth said. “We got four, five parents, who Ayala pulled off a bunt single, So who might get the first seed? are always willing to help. It’s a causing an errant throw from the “Livingston! We played them really team effort. Even if they catcher. He stole third and scored earlier in the season, They beat lose, there’s always a great atti- on Maguire’s RBI groundout to us like 13-6 but we are playing tude. They are respectful and short. better now, so I am positive that show great sportsmanship. They The Cougars scored twice in we can avenge it when we get to have gotten so much better from the fifth. Trotter, who walked the playoffs,” Coach Wetherell the beginning,” Coach Murphy scored the first run. DeGroat said. pointed out. dropped a double into right field Cranford Blue 162 021 12 DeGroat led the Cougars at the and scored on Touma’s sac fly to Westfield Black 010 110 3 Page S-3 Thursday, July 23, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Cranford Blue Erupts in 5th, Clip Westfield Silver 12, 14-4, in New Providence League

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Cranford Blue Erupts in 5th, Clip Westfield Silver 12, 14-4, in New Providence League Page S-9 Thursday, July 23, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Fanwood Council Passes DPW Pact With Garwood By CHRISTINA M. HINKE an ordinance from 2001 was Specially Written for The Westfield Leader enue will be under construction, amended to reallocate money to starting this week on Burns Way, FANWOOD — The mayor and fund engineering work for work Antonios Panagopoulos, the en- council approved Monday two on Madison Avenue. gineer standing in for the regular resolutions to enter into a A corroded pipe in the base- township engineer, said. The gas shared-services agreement with ment of the train station resulted company is 80 percent complete the Borough of Garwood for in four feet of water that flooded in replacing the gas main on La sharing Fanwood’s director of the basement. The borough will Grande Avenue, he said. public works. The director would replace the pipes, Mayor Mahr Pleasant Avenue water main be hired by Garwood for 10 to said. improvements are completed and 15 hours per week at a rate to Girl Scout Samantha McCallion the water company is expected be determined in about a week, was presented with a pin of the to connect house services at the Borough Administrator Eleanor Borough Seal by Mayor Mahr for end of July, Mr. Panagopoulos McGovern told The Westfield having attained the highest said. Leader. The resolution would achievement in Girl Scouting — Portland Avenue is to be paved become effective Saturday, Au- the Gold Award. For her Gold curb to curb in August, he stated. PETS’ PALS...In keeping with the Garwood Public Library’s summer reading gust 1. Award Project, Samantha devel- Councilman Russell Huegel said theme, “Every Hero Has a Story,” the library is collecting donations of cat and Joe Sarno of Little Avenue in oped a cookbook for children with in his Public Works report that dog food, litter, cleaning supplies, towels and other items to support the heroic Garwood said, “there are loop- special dietary needs and Mayor the annual storm sewer inspec- volunteers at the Plainfield Humane Society. The children of Garwood also made holes in the agreement.” He said Mahr said the borough has es- tions have been underway by cage cushions for the shelter animals. The library is located at the corner of Third the Common Sense Shared Ser- tablished Samantha McCallion Public Works. Pavers were re- Avenue and Walnut Street, behind the Lincoln School complex. vices Act “could hurt both towns Day. Three other Girl Scouts, paired on the southside of the down the road.” The legislation Erin O’Connor, Abigail Fossaceca train station. Pothole repairs are removes barriers for shared ser- and Caroline Ringel, also have continuing, and Public Works has Kids’ Summer Acting Class vices between five counties in achieved the Gold Award, but poured 28 tons of asphalt, which New Jersey, and Union County is were not present. is up over last year, he said. not amongst them, he said. The borough has sent a letter Residents can call Public Works Is Available In Cranford “We do a lot of shared services to PSE&G asking for the utility to to request repairs of potholes, he in the town,” Mayor Colleen Mahr “stand strong in their denial for said. CRANFORD — The Cranford Cranford Community Center, lo- said. “We spend a tremendous the easement that the Pilgrim Councilman Tom Kranz said the Recreation and Parks Department cated at 220 Walnut Avenue. amount of time with the attorney Pipeline is seeking,” Mayor Mahr Party in the Park was a success. will present a summer acting class This program will offer acting and insurance…” she added. said, for its pipeline to transport “The recreation commission entitled “Lights! Camera! Kids! instruction with a focus on televi- The Borough of Garwood oil. Mayor Mahr said the pipeline worked tirelessly to make that Action!” Taught by the Actor’s sion, film and commercials. The passed, 5-to-1, a resolution re- “poses a significant risk to our CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Garage, it will be held at the class teaches actors through the cently that would dismiss its di- community” and gives “no ben- basic tools of concentration, re- rector of public works in order to efits back to us.” CF Library Friends Plan Book Sale laxation and improvisation to be enter into a shared-services Burns Way and La Grande Av- more self-confident, trusting, agreement with Fanwood. The CRANFORD — The Friends of The library is located at 224 outgoing and comfortable in Garwood municipal chambers the Cranford Public Library invite Walnut Avenue. Entrance to the group situations. Classes are was packed with residents op- Reading is Good For You the community to visit their used sale will be through the side door, taught through positive reinforce- posing the dismissal. book sale on Wednesday, August just off the main parking lot. The ment and encouragement. Two amended ordinances were 5, from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., in sale area is wheelchair-acces- Open to those in grades 3 to 5, passed on second reading. An the Friendly Book Cellar at the sible. Proceeds from the sale will the class will be taught Monday ordinance was passed to increase library. benefit the library. For more in- through Friday, August 3 to 7, the funds allotted for a fire truck Items for sale include more formation about the Friends of from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost is for the Fanwood Fire Department. than 10,000 adult and children’s the Cranford Public Library, visit $135. Interested persons may The cost of the truck was ap- books, as well as CDs, DVDs and cranford.com/library/friends/ register online at proximately $30,000 underesti- recorded books. Prices will range index.asp. register.communitypass.net/ mated, Deputy Administrator from 25 cents to $2, except for cranford or in person at the Fred Tompkins told The Leader. vintage and autographed vol- Cranford Community Center. For The new truck, a pumper, can be goleader.com/subscribe umes, which will be specially Probitas Verus Honos more information, call the Com- ordered the end of August. Also, marked. munity Center at (908) 709-7283. Page S-10 Thursday, July 23, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Fanwood Council Passes DPW Pact with Garwood work. It was a really great time council passed a resolution that der review this year and, he said, for everybody,” Mr. Kranz said. allows for her replacement, who a “substantial number of National Night Out will be held holds a Master of Science degree, changes” were suggested by in La Grande Park on Tuesday, to receive a higher salary be- property owners and townships. August 4. The police department, cause she has a higher education. Some farmers want to sell their rescue squad and fire depart- George Stafford of the New farmlands to developers, which ment will provide family activi- Jersey Highlands Coalition asked could diminish the water supply, ties and safety information. the governing body to pass a Mr. Stafford said. The Highlands Council President Katherine resolution to support the High- provides water for 5.3 million Mitchell announced that the po- lands Act as it is. The 2008 Mas- people in 244 municipalities in etry series at the Carriage House ter Plan for the Highlands is un- the state of New Jersey, he said. is held Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Mayor Mahr said A&P has re- cently filed for bankruptcy. “As of this afternoon the Fanwood loca- Local Letters to the Editor tion is not one of the 10 that will be closing,” she said. The bor- ough has met with A&P officials Hard to Watch, to request the Fanwood location Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader and The Times make improvements to its store, LEGOS RULE!...These youngsters enjoy playing with Legos at tables set up at she said. The Garwood Council Meeting the North Union Avenue gazebo during Friday Night Live Legos in downtown Two “very dangerous” drunk- Cranford on July 10, organized by the Downtown Office of Business and The July 14, 2015 Garwood those who stayed were com- Economic Development. driving accidents occurred in one Council meeting was very diffi- pletely ignored. After suppos- week in the borough, Mayor Mahr cult for us to attend. In the face edly listening to the approxi- said. She stressed to people that of intense grass roots opposi- mately 25 citizens who rose to Cranford Kids Invited For Summer Programs “it is not worth getting into the tion, the Garwood Borough Coun- speak against this move and the car.” cil fired its DPW Superintendent one who supported it, a majority CRANFORD — The Cranford Brookside Place School and Or- “Let’s be smart about drinking for the last ten years and entered of the Council read from pre- and driving and socializing,” Recreation and Parks Department ange Avenue School, with a morn- into an undefined and specula- pared statements how they in- invites all Cranford children from ing session from 9 to 11:45 a.m. Mayor Mahr said. tive DPW shared services agree- tended all along to vote for this Resident Marci Sempel has sold grades 1 to 7 to join its annual and an afternoon session from 1 ment with Fanwood as its senior measure. It was almost as if they Summer Playground Program. to 3 p.m. the Mara’s franchise in the bor- partner. Our outrage at the firing reveled in arrogantly opposing ough, Mayor Mahr announced. Camp programs take place at Parents can register their camp- of this dedicated civil servant the will of those they swore to the following Cranford parks — ers directly at the playgrounds. The franchise location was pur- was rivaled only by the spectacle represent. chased by a new business and Lincoln Park, Mohawk Park, The fee is $10. Upcoming events of Garwood’s governing body In response, we have redoubled and activities include arts and Mara’s will remain, but run by a completely disregarding the will our commitment to be elected to new owner. Saint Michael’s College crafts, Field Day, Kickball Tour- of the citizens they supposedly Garwood’s Borough Council this nament Championships, Spirit Gloria Rusnak, a front desk clerk serve. November. We pledge to listen at the Fanwood Memorial Library, Announces Dean’s List Day and Ice-Cream Day. All ques- It is a rare event for so many to our constituents with a truly COLCHESTER, V.T. – The fol- tions can be directed to the will retire in August after serving citizens of a small town to wit- open mind. We will exhaustively 25 years with the library. The lowing local students were named Cranford Recreation Department ness an out-of-touch government investigate any and all issues to the Dean’s List at Saint at (908) 709-7283. in such a wanton display of con- that come before us on Council. Michael’s College for the Spring Reading is Good For You tempt for the will of its voters. Our diligence and thirst for knowl- 2015 semester. The July 14th meeting was one edge will not be compromised by Charlotte R. Hurley, a sopho- Bloomsburg University such occurrence. We are ex- political orders from above. Most more Exploratory major who is tremely grateful to the over 100 importantly, we will constantly the daughter of Barbara and Ri- Announces Graduates of our neighbors who showed up remind ourselves that we are chard Hurley of Cranford and a BLOOMSBURG – Bloomsburg to this meeting to oppose the your representatives and not your graduate of Cranford High School. University of Pennsylvania has Council’s actions and to the over rulers. It’s way past time for Julia A. Wasilewski, a May recently released its list of Spring 360 citizens who signed a peti- Garwood’s citizens to be put back graduate Sociology and Anthro- 2015 graduates. Among the can- tion with us in hopes of prevent- in charge of Borough Hall. pology and Elementary Educa- didates for bachelor’s and ing this damaging blow to our Ileen Bocchino Cuccaro tion major who is the daughter of master’s degrees were Elizabeth Borough. Joseph Sarno III Bettina and Stan Wasilewski of A. 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