Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, October 25, 2018 OUR 128th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 43-2018 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Council Introduces Ordinances to ‘Monetize’ Downtown Businesses By CHRISTINA M. HINKE consumed on the premises, but out- cessories. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader side the confines of a building; all The third amends certain provi- WESTFIELD — Three ordinances within the CBD. Mayor Shelley sions of the land-use ordinance of the were introduced that would amend Brindle said this is to allow for a town for parking requirements within ordinances pertaining to the central business to utilize more of the prop- the CBD. The thought is to loosen the business district (CBD) at Tuesday’s erty to “monetize” their business. requirements, and give the planner town council meeting. The second ordinance amends cer- and the zoning officer authority to The first amends certain provisions tain provisions of the land-use ordi- grant parking waivers to lessen the of the land-use ordinance of the town nance of the town to establish regula- strain of parking variance requests to establish commercial use of roof- tions for accessory structures within that go before the planning and zon- tops as a conditional use; to allow for nonresidential zones and located on ing boards of adjustment, Town Ad- use of ground-level patios as places ground-level patios used as places ministrator Jim Gildea said. for eating and drinking; and to re- for eating and drinking, thereby set- Another ordinance was introduced move the prohibition on the sale of ting certain rules pertaining to safety, that addresses the requirements of the food for beverages to be served or noise, tables, umbrellas and other ac- fair housing act regarding compli- ance with the town’s affordable-hous- ing obligations, specifically pertain- ing to two parcels where special-needs housing in association with the Arc of Union County will be located. This will allow for the special-needs hous- ing to be allocated as was approved in the town’s affordable-housing settle- ment. The ordinance will then go to the planning board for its approval. Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader COLONIAL COOKING...Visitors who stopped by Miller-Cory Museum in Westfield for Four Centuries In A Weekend Union County Board of Elections were treated to a cooking demonstration by docents Laura Sassi and Sherry Lange of authentic colonial-era open-hearth Administrator Nicole DiRado pre- cooking using period recipes and techniques. sented to the mayor and council the new voting machine that will be used in this year’s General Election in the town. Westfield was selected as a pilot town for the new voting ma- Traffic Impacts from 905 Apts. chine. The machine will allow voters to print out a ballot, called a paper ballot trail, to ensure their vote was correctly inputted, has a touch screen, Questioned By Residents. Board and lets voters enlarge text and type By CHRISTINA M. HINKE engineer with Langan Engineering, Northerly, or left-hand turns, out of Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader Specially Written for The Westfield Leader HISTORY OF CHARLES ADDAMS...Mike McDarby of Westfield and Maxine in a write in candidate, among other hired by Hartz, said 447 vehicles were the site at the peak morning hour of Rosenberg of Springfield peruse the Charles Addams cartoons on display at the enhancements. The machine is not CRANFORD — In response to tes- projected to come in and out of the 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. is estimated at 115 Charles Addams Art Exhibit is on through the weekend at James Ward Mansion attached to the Internet or a network, timony heard last month at the plan- property during the peak morning trips, Mr. Pehnke said. located downtown on East Broad Street. The exhibit is part of AddamsFest, which she said. It has a USB stick that is ning board hearing for the rezoning hour of 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., further “If we’re talking about 115, we will be held October 26 to 28, and include family-themed events, movie screenings, hardened, and is 265 bit encrypted. application of 750 Walnut Avenue, stating there would be similar traffic have already exceeded that with just art exhibits, a beer garden and masqueride ball. The paper ballot trail has no personal owned by Hartz Mountain Industries, counts as what exists today. How- the number of children going to school identifies printed on it, and will be LLC, which wants to build 905 apart- ever, the site currently is mostly va- in that direction, notwithstanding the stored in the machine. ments to house a projected 1,846 cant after Bank of America, the larg- other commuters, whether going to Garwood Council Cands. During the mayor’s comments, people, questions were posed by resi- est office user there, closed its doors. the train station or somewhere else,” Mayor Brindle said there was a neigh- dents and the board last Wednesday The traffic study was conducted in Mayor Hannen said. borhood meeting for Elm Street resi- at the board’s hearing to try to make October 2016, and supplemented in Ms. Dooley asked if a traffic count Face Off During Forum dents to discuss the recent burglaries sense of the projections. January and February 2017, after the had been done during the time period CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Last month, Karl Pehnke, a traffic bank offices were closed, and Langan when school lets out in the afternoon, By MICHAEL BONACCORSO floor, “is not always such a good Specially Written for The Westfield Leader had estimated what the vehicle counts and Mr. Pehnke said he did not take idea.” She said taking proper precau- would be with the vacant office in traffic counts at that time, rather GARWOOD – Four candidates for tions with police, infrastructure and Garwood Honors Lincoln operation, but did not have actual counted in the morning and evening borough council squared off last traffic congestions is important. She counts when the site was fully func- peak hours. Thursday at a forum at The Pointe. said the renters will become eventual tioning. Residents also said that relocating Topic areas included what should homebuyers from her experience in ‘Space Club’ Students When asked by Mayor Tom driveways on the site to align with the be done to prepare for the redevelop- the real estate field. By MICHAEL BONACCORSO board. How do we do that? How do Hannen, Jr. if the cars driving stu- entrances to local roads, across from ment resident influx, the shared-ser- “I don’t know how many students Specially Written for The Westfield Leader we justify that? How do we come to dents to school had been calculated, the site, in the Indian Village section vice agreement with Fanwood, how this project will bring to the town. It GARWOOD – Mayor Charles that? Why?,” Mr. McCormick asked. Mr. Pehnke said no, not specifically. of the township, would add undue budget surpluses should be spent, the was said under 30. I don’t believe Lombardo and the borough council, Mr. McCormick said the business The township’s schools are located traffic into the neighborhood. state-wide property tax re-evaluation, that,” Ms. Bianco said. at Tuesday’s council meeting, hon- owner was told under a general as- north of the site, with Walnut El- Board member Peter Taylor asked the recreation complex, and how the Mr. Ince said most renters will be ored Lincoln School teacher Denise sumption their business could re- ementary School being located just how many cars are projected to go Paperboard space on North Avenue singles, married couples and com- Cafaro alongside participating main in operation if parking could north on Walnut Avenue from the site. straight at the exits of the develop- should be utilized. muters to New York City. “space club” students for launching be negotiated with the developer. The applicant’s planner had estimated ment. Mr. Pehnke responded, none. Democratic Council candidates “I don’t believe the number of school- weather balloon Mustang-1. The Resident Albert Del Conte stated 135 school children would occupy Mr. Taylor argued that vehicles include lawyer and advocate Sean aged children will be great,” said Mr. Mustang-1 launch was funded he was at the planning board meet- the 905 apartments in total, Deputy could potentially cut through onto Benoit and retired FBI agent Michael Ince, comparing the development re- through an Education Foundation of ing Mr. McCormick had questioned. Mayor Ann Dooley noted. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Ince. Republican council candidates sults to similar redevelopments in Cran- Garwood grant. The weather bal- He said the business owner was aware include Councilwoman Stephanie ford, which produced a “small” school- loon eventually had tracking devices, their operation was contingent on Bianco and board of education mem- aged children population increase. a GoPro camera, and was monitored fulfilling a parking requirement for ber Sal Piarulli. Mr. Benoit said he welcomes the by a flight computer. the store’s patrons. Moderator Bill Connolly of The new residents to Garwood, saying the Eventually, the Mustang-1 was re- Resident Bruce Paterson said he Pointe stated that when fully rented borough is an intimate community with trieved from the banks of the Long found the whole situation “disheart- the redevelopment projects will in- a spirit of volunteerism and inclusion. Island Sound. The students provided ening.” He said the business owner crease the borough’s population by He supports welcoming packages to preliminary research on the balloon’s is one of the “longest merchant or 1,000 residents or 25 percent. “What make new residents feel at home. path. The GoPro camera took “re- business owners downtown.” should we be doing now to prepare?” Mr. Benoit said Garwood’s popu- markable photos” during the bal- “I feel sorry for her,” said Mr. he asked the candidates. lation will not reach the levels it was loons journey, Mayor Lombardo Paterson. Ms. Bianco responded that relying at in the 1950s even with 1,000 addi- said. Mr. Paterson said he hopes the on outside shared services without a tional residents. “You’re truly an amazing educa- parking requirement will be waived ladder truck that can reach the top CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 tor. The children of Garwood are by the planning board. lucky to have you,” said Mayor In other comments, Mr. Del Conte Lombardo, praising Ms. Cafaro on said one campaign sign is appropri- her accomplishments. ate per each residence. Mr. Del Conte Ms. Cafaro said she worked with said three to four signs per lawn “a wonderful group of students” and should not be allowed nor the “enor- that she is excited to review their mous political banners.” The ban- other experiments findings in the ners or billboard-style signs had been upcoming weeks. removed since their original erec- During regular council business, tion, he said. Mayor Lombardo and borough coun- Mr. Del Conte stated that, “Per- cil approved an ordinance on first haps an ordinance should be pro- Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader reading that revises the registration posed,” banning multiple political THE HULK...The Incredible Hulk is one of the many scarecrows on display as part of the 11th annual Cranford Downtown Scarecrow Stroll. All are welcome and renewal fee for maintaining, reg- signs that advertise the same cam- to downtown Cranford to check out over 100 scarecrows lining the streets and vote istering and repairing foreclosed resi- paign on an individual property. for a favorite. The scarecrows are created by families, kids, groups, organizations, dential properties. In other business, the basketball classes and businesses, and will be on display through the end of October. Councilman Richard McCormick court at Hartman Park was to be said he wanted insight on how a repaved yesterday, stated Council- business owner in Garwood was ini- man Marc Lazarow. He said the con- PAGE INDEX tially approved by the planning board tract for the fire department roofing Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 and now was finding difficulty at- project went out last Friday. Editorial ...... 4-5, 16 Sports ...... 11-17 Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader taining final approval because the The library’s second annual pump- Police ...... 18 Real Estate .... 11-20 A TOOL FOR EVERY JOB...Jim Colangelo shows off his collection of period business owner could no longer pro- kin decorating contested started on Community ... 6-8, 18 Classifieds ..... 16 tools during Four Centuries In A Weekend at Crane Phillips House in Cranford vide parking. 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Mr. Piarulli said the out-of-district for the same type of shared-service costs for the Garwood school district agreement. for students whose needs could not be “Shared services with Fanwood is met totaled $1.6 million this year. He not the best thing for Garwood,” Ms. said the costs could increase dramati- Bianco said. cally with student population changes. Mr. Ince said having an agreement “We must be prepared for that sce- with Fanwood is beneficial for the bor- nario. We can’t just sit back and say we ough. “To pay a full-time superinten- hope they’re not commuters. We think dent would cost $75,000, not including this, we hope that,” Mr. Piarulli said. benefits. You’re looking at $100,000 Mr. Connolly asked the candidates if for a full-time superintendent,” said it was prudent to set aside a one-time Mr. Ince. revenue source to not increase munici- Mr. Connolly asked the candidates pal taxes this year instead of allocating about what the borough should be do- the money towards a “needed” fire ing to plan for a borough-wide prop- truck. Mr. Connolly said both parties erty-tax re-evaluation. have taken credit for the “zero munici- Ms. Bianco noted that Roselle Park’s LEADER IN LE MONT-SAINT-MICHEL...Tom and Gail Sloan of Westfield pal-tax increase” year or “flat-budget property taxes doubled because of re- LEADER IN MEXICO CITY...David Golush, right, of Westfield and David recently visited Le Mont-Saint-Michel, an island and mainland commune in year.” evaluations. “When it comes, every- Epstein of Scotch Plains visited The Teotihuacan Pyramids in Mexico City with Normandy, France, with a copy of The Westfield Leader. The island is located Mr. Ince said the money could have body needs to be prepared. The amount a copy of The Westfield Leader. about one kilometer off the country's northwestern coast, at the mouth of the gone in another direction “possibly,” is up to the appraisers,” Ms. Bianco Couesnon River near Avranches and is seven hectares in area. but not having a municipal tax in- said. crease “gave the residents a much- Mr. Ince said the re-evaluation pro- needed financial break, one that it has cess is something every town must go Garwood BOE Candidates not had in many years.” He said the through and is mandated by the state. Westfield Council fire truck is a concern which needs to Mr. Piarulli said Republican Coun- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 be addressed. cilwoman and mayoral candidate Ileen Discuss Issues at Forum Mr. Benoit said he supports a zero- Cuccaro and Ms. Bianco have helped on the street. She said the town is Poe Avenue, Rahway Avenue, By MICHAEL BONACCORSO development projects in the bor- tax increase year. “Going door-to-door, dozens of people appeal their current going to begin a neighborhood watch Sandford Avenue, Summit Avenue Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ough, Mr. Trentacosta said a stu- residents are most concerned about property taxes and their expertise could group for various sections of town, and Tice Place. GARWOOD — The Parent dent population increase will “even- property taxes,” he stated. He said the assist during re-evaluation time. and has set up ward-specific Nixle The Minisink Way and Elm Street Teacher Association (PTA) hosted tually” happen and the board of fire truck will be needed by Garwood The candidates were asked how the alerts in an effort to improve commu- project includes: Barchester Way, a Garwood Board of Education education, teachers and school ad- regardless. community space donated by the de- nication of safety concerns in the Burrington Gorge, Elm Street, (BOE) Candidates’ Night last ministrators should be prepared. Councilwoman Bianco said the cost veloper of the Paperboard property, to wards. Lawrence Avenue, Lenape Trail, Wednesday in Lincoln School’s caf- Ms. Scepkowski said she recalls of the fire truck was more than the be included within the site to be devel- She announced that applications Minisink Way, Munsee Way, eteria. Candidates responded to Superintendent Quigley describing one-time revenue source, which was oped for 124 apartments, should be for volunteers to join the newly- Naworth Pass, Ramapo Way, questions asking the board mem- “four possible classrooms” that can used to offset property taxes. She designed, for what residents and what formed mental health commission Shawnee Pass, Sinclair Place, bers why they want to be elected as be created within Lincoln School. pledged her support for the bipartisan events should take place there. will be accepted through Friday, Watchung Fork, Winchester Way and board members, how the school dis- She said the district should begin zero-tax increase. Mr. Ince said a town-hall meeting November 2. Wyandotte Trail. trict should prepare for a possible strategizing on how to plan the ad- Mr. Connolly asked if the shared- could be held to see who is interested in In a recent meeting with the new The Forest Avenue and Edgewood student influx caused by the rede- ditional students. service agreement with Fanwood is using the 4,000-square-foot space. president of Lord & Taylor, Vanessa Avenue project include: Birch Place, velopment projects, and how to in- Welcoming the new residents, in- working and “if it is not working, what “Our council was able to negotiate a Lafebvre, Mayor Brindle said Ms. Brightwood Avenue, Channing Av- crease parental involvement. cluding potential volunteers to con- should we do about it?” good deal with Garden Homes (the Lafebvre said Lord & Taylor plans enue, Clark Street, Coleman Place, Seeking BOE seats are current tinue the “small-town” community “No, it’s not working. We are hand- developer) on the Paperboard site. What to remain open in Westfield and is Dudley Avenue, Eaglecroft Road, board of education member Mary that exists is another priority, stated ing them $42,000 a year to have the to use the space for? Make sure resi- “committed to Westfield more than Edgewood Avenue, Embree Court, Ann Kjetsaa and newcomers Denise Ms. Scepkowski. superintendent’s name. We can have dents are engaged, providing ideas on ever.” She noted the store may make Embree Crescent, Forest Avenue, Ridente, Maureen Scepkowski, Ms. Ridente said she wants to our engineer as our (public works) su- what they want there,” Mr. Benoit said. some changes with brands. Glen Avenue, Hanford Place, Ralph Trentacosta and Joseph advocate for the district regarding perintendent. We’re not using their stuff He said the borough will be given During the public comment por- Longfellow Avenue, North Avenue, Miceli. how revenue will be allocated to the as promised. They used our new gar- $150,000 to “outfit” the community tion of the meeting, resident Terry Seneca Place, Seneca Road and Short “When our district faces chal- district. Ms. Ridente said 95 per- bage truck at the Fanwood street fair,” space. Quinn asked why the town recently Hills Court. lenging times after redevelopment. cent of redevelopment revenue will Mr. Piarulli said. Ms. Bianco said having the commu- approved the hiring of a consultant During public comment, Steven I want to assure my voice is louder go to the municipality and the Mr. Benoit said he supports the cur- nity space designated for seniors only to assess the roadways in the town, Kelly of Fair Hill Drive said a new than ever to make sure Lincoln county. rent shared-service agreement, stating would leave out children, while the paying $40,000 of taxpayer dollars, home that was constructed at 73 Fair School remains top-notch,” Mr. Mr. Miceli said monitoring the that the agreement gives the borough a seniors have been neglected in the past to make a determination of roads to Hill Drive two years ago had been Trentacosta responded. financial impact is important. An- part-time public works superintendent, with other promised community spaces. be paved. Councilwoman JoAnn built with a deep basement and since Mr. Trentacosta said he wants to nually, the district spends $14,000 not a full-time employee that would be Mr. Ince said the community space Neylan, who had voted against the has caused the block’s street to flood steward a successful district not only per out-of-district student costs (stu- more costly. could be occupied by many different move, had said some council mem- with water and sludge, and ices in for his own children, but all the dents who are sent to other schools “We have been able to do a lot with community groups, at different times, bers had wanted a comprehensive the winter, from the home’s sump children in the community. besides Lincoln School). He said it. We have saved a lot of money,” said including Scout troops and seniors. look at the town and its roadways, pump runoff that runs “24/7,” he “Our children are our most prized that number could drastically in- Mr. Benoit. Next week’s mayoral candidates’ further explaining that it is a differ- said. He said he and the neighbors possessions. We send them to a place crease. Ms. Bianco said if Fanwood is using forum between Democratic Council- ent process than how roads were have notified the builder Ralph where we want them to learn and Candidates were asked, “How do Garwood’s garbage truck, “why is woman Sara Todisco and Council- assessed by the in-house staff previ- Rapuano, the DPW and town engi- grow. They spend more time here we increase parental involvement?” Plainfield’s garbage truck picking up woman Cuccaro was cancelled because ously. Mayor Brindle said the con- neer, as well as Councilwoman Linda daily than they do with us,” said Ms. Mr. Trentacosta said he noticed garbage in Garwood?” Councilwoman Cuccaro suffered a heart sultant can assess the roads objec- Habgood, but the matter has yet to be Scepkowski, emphasizing the school the district having a “lack of social Ms. Bianco questioned the cost of a attack a month ago. She said she is tively, and provide an overview of resolved. He called the issue “a ma- environment’s role in shaping child- media presence,” which “hinders” shared-service agreement with Fan- doing better and is still seeking the the entire town’s roads, which the jor safety hazard.” Ms. Habgood told hood development. parents staying updated on upcom- wood versus other towns that pay less mayor’s office. Department of Public Works (DPW) him, he said, that he and his neigh- Ms. Ridente said hearing first hand ing activities or volunteer opportu- and town engineer said they could bors would have to pay the town to from her children’s peers and her nities. Mr. Trentacosta said he would not provide. Ms. Neylan said the reroute the drains to a new sewer children’s opinions about Lincoln make sure parents remain notified DPW had objectively and transpar- collection outlet should they wish to School had shaped her decision to through social media outlets such ently selected roads for the paving have one to alleviate the flooding. contribute to the board. She said as public Facebook pages. schedule in the years past. However, he said he does not feel having her own children in the dis- Ms. Scepkowski said a “strong During the conference session held that should be at the expense of his trict allows her to recognize the school needs strong parental sup- prior to the official meeting, and his neighbors because the town’s board’s effectiveness or intended ef- port.” Ms. Scepkowski said she be- Elizabethtown Gas gave a presenta- building inspector should never have fectiveness pertaining to certain poli- lieves meetings are hard for many tion to the governing body. Tina Early passed the basement inspection. “I cies they have passed or will pass. parents to attend because they in- of Elizabethtown Gas said the utility am a victim of circumstance,” Mr. Mr. Miceli said children are is his terfere with dinner hours, family is modernizing infrastructure pro- Kelly said. “passion.” Mr. Miceli stated that he life, and professional life. Ms. grams to replace service lines with “My assessment would have to go has worked in education for 37 years Scepkowski stated a PTA subcom- plastic pipes and have elevated pres- up on my tax bill. I don’t agree with as a teacher, principal and assistant mittee could address these issues, sure mains which work better with that,” he further said. He said the superintendent. Mr. Miceli said deriving new ways to keep parents high-efficiency appliances, Ms. home that is responsible for the ex- though he does not have a child in the participating. Early said. cess water has had its assessment district he wants to set policy and Ms. Kjetsaa said “food does bring The process would mean relocat- raised from $100,000 to $400,000. monitor the school budget. people in” and hosting open events ing the gas meters to the outside. “I don’t know how much more of an Ms. Kjetsaa said as an educator for with incentives could bring parents Then the gas company would send a assessment is needed to get this,” decades she has worked directly with to new opportunities. notification three weeks before the Mr. Kelly said of getting the new children and wants to continue better- Ms. Ridente said parental involve- YELLOW BRICK ROAD...Flautist Brianna Brown, left, and Color Guard main and service line replacement sewer outlet installed. ing the school district. ment in extracurricular activities Captain Matt Nicholls prepare to lead the Westfield High School marching band project starts to everyone within 200 At the last board of education (non-Lincoln related) can be di- along the yellow brick road. feet of the buffer area. The gas com- meeting Superintendent of Schools rected via advertisements or word pany has identified three project ar- Teresa Quigley, Ed.D., said of mouth towards Lincoln extracur- eas: Rahway Avenue phase two, Lincoln’s “community” makes the ricular events. Minisink Way and Elm Street and GW Council district special, especially pertain- Mr. Miceli said during his tenure Traffic Impacts of Rezoning Forest and Edgewood Avenues. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing to parental involvement in ex- in education he remembers the prin- Rahway Avenue Phase Two in- tracurricular activities and the need cipal using direct contact with par- 750 Walnut Avenue cludes: Burgess Court, Cayuga Way, Lazarow during his library subcom- for continued involvement. ents to notify them or create intrigue Cherokee Court, Clifton Street, Dun- mittee report. Voting will be open On the issue of preparing for a so the parents remain involved in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ham Avenue, Faulkner Drive, until tomorrow, October 26, stated possible student influx from the re- school events. Lexington Avenue into the Indian Vil- Pehnke said. Genesee Trail, Landsdowne Avenue, Mr. Lazarow. Voters can vote at the lage neighborhood across the street to Jim Burd, a former mayor of Midvale Way, Mohawk Trail, library in person or on the library get to Raritan Road to avoid traffic at Hopewell Township and president of Mohawk Way, Montauk Drive, Moss Facebook page. The winners will be the lighted intersection at Raritan Road Citizens Improving Affordable Hous- Avenue, Oneida Drive, Otisco Drive, announced on the same day. and Walnut Avenue, and further asked ing in New Jersey, attempted to speak why it was not considered in the study. twice at the planning board meeting, “It would be a handful of cars,” Mr. once during the question period and Pehnke said. once at the end during the general com- “There is evidence of left turns to ment period, and the board refused his Lexington and vice versa,” Mr. Pehnke attempt to speak. He had attempted to said. question testimony about FedEx lo- Mr. Pehnke said cut-throughs into cated on Route 130, but was not given the neighborhood and a lighted signal the chance to further speak. Mr. Pehnke placement could be explored during had testified that he had conducted a the site plan phase should the planning traffic study for a project in Hamilton board approve the rezoning applica- for a hub for FedEx Ground and that he tion. “overestimated the traffic” projected. At the proposed intersection of He said he had done a count four to six Behnert Place and Walnut Avenue, resi- months after the project was built and dent Maria Evaristo said, Behnert is not fully occupied because of another wide enough to have two cars on the project that was going to be built. road with cars parked on the street. She Resident David Pringle asked if the also said in her own traffic count she impact to neighboring Clark and Cen- saw 15 cars in one minute exit Behnert tral Avenue that connects in Westfield Place, while Langan’s report calculated had been evaluated. Mr. Pehnke said he Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader 25 vehicles in an hour coming out of had not evaluated it. Another resident, PIZZA ANYONE?...A Pizza Crow is one of the many scarecrows on display as Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader part of the 11th annual Cranford Downtown Scarecrow Stroll. All are welcome Behnert. Matthew Ryan, asked if the impact to BATTLE OF SPANKTOWN....John Sileo, right, shows off his recreation of the to downtown Cranford to check out over 100 scarecrows lining the streets and vote At Lexington Avenue, 134 vehicles the mass transit system had been evalu- Battle of Spanktown to his son Chris who is a member of the Mountainside Rescue for a favorite. The scarecrows are created by families, kids, groups, organizations, exit Lexington onto Walnut Avenue in ated, and it had not, Mr. Pehnke re- Squad. The recreation of the battle was featured at the Hetfield House in classes, and businesses, and will be on display through the end of October. the morning, and 70 in the evening, Mr. sponded. Mountainside as part of Four Centuries In A Weekend. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, October 25, 2018 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 59th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 43-2018 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Scotch Plains Mourns Passing Of Councilwoman Rose Checchio By FRED T. ROSSI cer research. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Flags at township buildings flew SCOTCH PLAINS – Council- at half-staff this week and the front woman Rose Checchio was remem- of the municipal building was bered this week by friends and col- draped with mourning bunting in leagues, as well as numerous people her honor. At last week’s township on social media, for her courage council meeting, Mayor Alexander and her devotion to the community. Smith twice mentioned Mrs. Mrs. Checchio passed away Sun- Checchio’s illness and asked for day evening after battling cancer prayers. for more than three years — a fight Words like “great woman,” “in- she refused to let interfere with her credible person,” “amazing,” “in- township council commitments or spirational,” “kind,” “hard-work- her involvement in a variety of com- ing” and a “true angel” were promi- munity activities, including the an- nent on social media this week in nual Halloween Trunk-or-Treat describing Mrs. Checchio, her ac- event she conceived of three years complishments and her fight against ago and the Play for P.I.N.K. walk her illness. An overriding theme was held to raise money for breast can- a focus not on how she died, but

Rose Checchio Christina M. Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times CANDIDATES NIGHT...The six candidates for Scotch Plains Township Council, pictured from left to right, Republicans Jeff Kowalczyk, Sonali Dalvi and Andrew Bondarowicz and Democrats Roshan White, Elizabeth Stamler and Joshua how she had lived her life—and Losardo, discussed downtown redevelopment, affordable housing, budget issues, their own backgrounds and the graffiti how she lived it well. incident at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School during a forum last Thursday night in Scotch Plains. Elected to the township council in 2014, she was a visible — and smiling — presence at many town- ship events, whether it was face- Council Candidates Discuss painting the kids at the annual holi- day celebration, planting flowers in the downtown, promoting breast cancer awareness or advocating for Redevelopment and Other Issues senior citizens. By FRED T. ROSSI cutting, to programs for youth and “turn into a metropolis.” “Rose will be remembered fondly Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times seniors, to county services, historic Ms. Stamler urged that redevelop- for a very long time, hopefully eter- SCOTCH PLAINS — The six can- homes, safer schools and the sewer ment be done “slowly and correctly,” nity,” said Mayor Smith on Mon- didates vying for three seats on the utility, to the recent racist graffiti inci- and said avoiding five- and six-story Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times A TOWN IN MOURNING...The seat of Scotch Plains Councilwoman Rose day. “I always found her so alive township council agreed with each dent at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High buildings was important to “preserve Checchio is shown with a pink ribbon in her memory. She passed away on Sunday. and filled with ideas to better the other more than they disagreed at last School. the character” of the downtown. She town.” He told The Scotch Plains- Thursday’s forum — except for how Democrats Joshua Losardo, Roshan expressed hope that new businesses Fanwood Times that, “the best part fast downtown redevelopment should White and Elizabeth Stamler and Re- will draw people in who will “spend of a council meeting was when I proceed and how broad it should be. publicans Andrew Bondarowicz, the afternoon here.” Mr. White ex- Rec. Commission Discusses looked at Rose at the end of the dais Besides redevelopment issues, the Sonali Dalvi and Jeff Kowalczyk all pressed similar sentiments about over- and asked, ‘Councilwoman candidates in the November election expressed support for the downtown building, saying the goal should be to Checchio, do we have a recreation discussed topics ranging from afford- redevelopment plan that was recently “keep it as Scotch Plains, not a Halloween Parade, 5K Race CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 able housing, shared services and cost approved by the council. That plan is Hoboken-type town.” He also favored aimed at several township-owned asking developers to contribute By LAUREN A. SILVA een Parade will follow, with partici- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times properties in the central business dis- money to provide township first re- pants asked to assemble at the library District Goals for 2018-2019 trict and will result in about 48,000 sponders with needed new equipment. FANWOOD — There was much by 6 p.m. The parade will begin from square feet of new retail and office Mr. Bondarowicz, though, said the discussion at Tuesday night’s recre- there at 6:15 p.m. and end at La space, more than 1,400 new parking downtown area “is the one area where ation commission meeting about the Grande Park. A costume contest and Presented at SP-F BOE Mtg. spots and 177 new housing units, 35 of we do want to see density” because it upcoming Halloween festivities and a jack-o’-lantern contest will take which will be set aside as affordable- will help local businesses and increase By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL (STEAM) curriculum. last weekend’s 5K race. place at the park, and refreshments Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times housing units as part of the township’s foot traffic. And he pointed out that the Chairman Joe Valente spoke about will be served. The commission is Goal Three for the district has been court settlement with builders. council will first sign off on all rede- the 5K race held last Sunday. This already planning the borough’s holi- SCOTCH PLAINS – A draft of the reported as increasing Professional 2018-2019 goals for the school dis- Mr. Losardo called the plan “the velopment plans “before a shovel goes was the ninth year the race was held. day celebration for Sunday, Decem- Development. This was reported as only good that’s come out of the af- into the ground.” Mrs. Dalvi said more He said that more than $13,500 was ber 2, from 3 to 5 p.m. trict was presented at Thursday’s being done by generating a pilot pro- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of fordable-housing nightmare the courts commercial property downtown will raised before expenses, which ex- Mr. Budiansky mentioned new up- gram for Mentor Teachers based on have burdened us with.” But he raised expand ratables and thus lessen the ceeded last year’s proceeds. Many dates regarding the Forest Road Park Education meeting. the work with Kean University and Four areas were highlighted in the several concerns, including parking, property-tax burden on resident prop- individuals and families made online Master Plan. He said, “I recently spoke with the Plainfield Scotch Plains Fan- overbuilding and the types of busi- erty owners. Mr. Kowalczyk vowed donations in addition to the registra- with the project manager at CME goals presented in a handout distrib- wood Partnership, conducting writ- uted to attendees at the meeting. Goal nesses that will come to Scotch Plains. the council would address any issues tion fees. About 100 people ran in the Associates. We are waiting for the ing workshop lessons, conducting He also was worried about ensuring that might arise as the redevelopment Fun Run and 154 people finished the environmental impact statement to one is Health and Wellness for the writing workshop lessons on move- school community. Implementation that building heights are not too high process moves forward. He said it was 5K race. The numbers were down a be completed. This has to be done ment in the Fine Arts Classes for so that the township “stays a small important to “keep our quaint look as bit from last year. Mr. Valente thinks because we received the (state) Green includes school safety team training Kinesthetic Learners and sending new to support staff and partnering with town like it is.” Mr. Losardo said he much as possible” and expressed sup- this was due to Sunday’s cold, windy Acres grant. This takes time, but it kindergarten teachers to the New Jer- likes the downtown “just the way it port for adequate open space and a weather. He said he is thinking of will be completed by the end of the parent engagement in identifying cur- sey Kindergarten Entry Assessment rent initiatives that support health, is,” adding that while it “may need new community center. raising next year’s registration fees a month. If CME finds issues that need Training. sprucing up,” he does not want it to CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 bit and expanding the race. remediation in the park, the borough wellness and a safe school environ- Goal Four is improving commu- Recreation Director Bob will have to address those problems ment. The district also is reported as nity and parent engagement. This was Budiansky spoke about the Hallow- before moving forward. The environ- recruiting and employing new staff to reported as being done by providing een festivities planned for Wednes- mental impact statement looks at all support student mental health initia- administrators training in the effec- day, October 31. A Harvest Witch of Forest Road Park.” tives and expanding and maintaining tive use of social media, provide par- will be on hand to greet visitors on the Mr. Budiansky mentioned that he current district programs such as ent workshops for social-emotional front lawn of the Fanwood Memorial and commission member Bruce Making Great Things Better, Garden learning, provide parent workshops Library at 5 p.m. The annual Hallow- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Lunch Bunch, Mindful Moments, for preschool parents, implement a Health and Wellness Week and Say means for parent feedback and pro- Hello. vide parent workshops on navigating The district also is reported as con- Google Classroom, Powerschool and tinuing to support and maintain stu- Naviance and for English as a second dent safety and wellness through its language parents. ongoing collaboration with the Scotch In other business, Assistant Super- Plains Police Department’s Special intendent of Schools Joan Mast, Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO) Ed.D., gave a report on the latest Program. Partnership for Assessment of Readi- Goal Two, Real World Connec- ness for College and Careers tions Across the Curriculum, was de- (PARCC) results and what they mean signed to increase students’ exposure to the district. to design and engineering processes According to the assessment, the by expanding Math Explorations and district has scored higher than the Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times other areas of the curriculum. This is national average and has scored in the AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN HISTORY... The role of African-American soldiers reported as being met by expanding in America’s wars is explained at the Shady Rest Clubhouse in Scotch Plains last top percentage within Union County’s weekend as part of Union County’s Four Centuries in a Weekend event. Math to include robotics in sixth 20 other municipalities. grade, revise Language Arts for kin- Assistant Superintendent Mast said dergarten through fifth grade, review it was the fourth year that the PARCC PAGE INDEX and revise the seventh-grade Tech test had been given in the district and Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 Ed, plan for dual enrollment with further noted that only 82 of the Editorial ...... 4-5, 16 Sports ...... 11-17 Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Union County College Community- district’s 11th graders took the test Police ...... 18 Real Estate .... 11-20 SUPER HERO...Superman was a favorite costume in Sunday’s ninth annual Based Instruction and further arts in- Fanwood Super Hero 5K and Family Fun Run. Wind chills around 40 degrees or last year. She further stated that in Community ... 6-8, 18 Classifieds ..... 16 tegration into the Science Technol- below made the runners eager to get started. 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Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. 10/18 Scotch Plains - Fanwood Times only Page 10 Thursday, October 25, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Council Introduces Ord. to ‘Monetize’ Businesses By CHRISTINA M. HINKE approved the hiring of a consultant Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times to assess the roadways in the town, WESTFIELD — Three ordinances paying $40,000 of taxpayer dollars, were introduced that would amend to make a determination of roads to ordinances pertaining to the central be paved. Councilwoman JoAnn business district (CBD) at Tuesday’s Neylan, who had voted against the town council meeting. move, had said some council mem- The first amends certain provi- bers had wanted a comprehensive sions of the land-use ordinance of look at the town and its roadways, the town to establish commercial further explaining that it is a differ- use of rooftops as a conditional use; ent process than how roads were to allow for use of ground-level pa- assessed by the in-house staff previ- tios as places for eating and drink- ously. Mayor Brindle said the con- ing; and to remove the prohibition sultant can assess the roads objec- on the sale of food for beverages to tively, and provide an overview of be served or consumed on the pre- the entire town’s roads, which the mises, but outside the confines of a Department of Public Works (DPW) LEADER IN LE MONT-SAINT-MICHEL...Tom and Gail Sloan of Westfield building; all within the CBD. Mayor and town engineer said they could LEADER IN MEXICO CITY...David Golush, right, of Westfield and David recently visited Le Mont-Saint-Michel, an island and mainland commune in Shelley Brindle said this is to allow not provide. Ms. Neylan said the Epstein of Scotch Plains visit The Teotihuacan Pyramids in Mexico City with a Normandy, France, with a copy of The Westfield Leader. The island is located for a business to utilize more of the DPW had objectively and transpar- copy of The Westfield Leader. about one kilometer off the country's northwestern coast, at the mouth of the property to “monetize” their busi- ently selected roads for the paving Couesnon River near Avranches and is seven hectares in area. ness. schedule in the years past. The second ordinance amends cer- During the conference session held tain provisions of the land-use ordi- prior to the official meeting, nance of the town to establish regu- Elizabethtown Gas gave a presenta- Scotch Plains’ Cands. Forum lations for accessory structures tion to the governing body. Tina Early CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Rose Checchio within nonresidential zones and lo- of Elizabethtown Gas said the utility The six candidates, all of whom are the once-per-year payment was work- cated on ground-level patios used as is modernizing infrastructure pro- making their first runs for elective ing well and saw no reason to change places for eating and drinking, grams to replace service lines with office, backed the township’s afford- it. Remembered by Township thereby setting certain rules pertain- plastic pipes and have elevated pres- able-housing legal settlement that was Mrs. Dalvi was asked about ways finalized earlier this year, although to improve school safety and pointed CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing to safety, noise, tables, umbrel- sure mains which work better with las and other accessories. high-efficiency appliances, Ms. Early Mr. Kowalczyk likened it to “legal- to the recent addition of special po- report?’ In her enthusiastic way, she garet Heisey called it “an honor and The third amends certain provi- said. ized extortion” and Mr. Losardo stated lice officers at all schools in the Scotch would say, ‘Yes, we do, mayor,’ and privilege to work with Rose over sions of the land-use ordinance of The process would mean relocat- that, “increasing the size of our town Plains-Fanwood school district. Mr. proceed to give a detailed report of the last three years, but more impor- the town for parking requirements ing the gas meters to the outside. by a third is frightening.” Expressing Losardo, addressing ideas for ex- upcoming events that was always tantly, to be her friend.” She told within the CBD. The thought is to Then the gas company would send a concerns about the impacts on local panded recreation programs, said helpful to our residents — and us on The Times that Mrs. Checchio loosen the requirements, and give notification three weeks before the schools, streets and infrastructure, “I some parks are “not as nice and as the council.” “championed so many of the causes the planner and the zoning officer main and service line replacement think we need to slow this down and renovated as other parks” and called The mayor said some of his fond- that are dear to me, and in her authority to grant parking waivers to project starts to everyone within 200 work with our state legislators” to for a 25-year plan to address current est memories of Mrs. Checchio “are memory, I’ll do my best to continue lessen the strain of parking variance feet of the buffer area. The gas com- find a “common-sense solution,” Mr. and long-term needs, especially with when at an event, she would do her work. Her energy and dedica- requests that go before the planning pany has identified three project ar- Losardo said. the new housing and additional chil- something with the kids like face- tion was inspiring and will be greatly and zoning boards of adjustment, eas: Rahway Avenue phase two, While the impacts of an influx of dren that are coming. As for ways to painting. She and the kids would missed.” Town Administrator Jim Gildea said. Minisink Way and Elm Street and new residents and new buildings on expand senior services, Mr. have a ball, and she was an excel- At the walk for breast cancer on Another ordinance was introduced Forest and Edgewood Avenues. infrastructure are still unclear, Mr. Kowalcyzk urged the establishment lent face-painter.” He said they be- October 13, which Mrs. Checchio that addresses the requirements of During public comment, Steven Bondarowicz said it was good that the of a “help line” for seniors as well as came good friends and, when they was unable to attend, Ms. Heisey the fair housing act regarding com- Kelly of Fair Hill Drive said a new township government maintains a good a vetted contractor list “so seniors could, “Rose and I would get to- proclaimed, “Rosie, this one is for pliance with the town’s affordable- home that was constructed at 73 Fair deal of control over the redevelop- don’t get taken advantage of.” He gether for a kale salad at the Stage you!” And Mayor Smith this week housing obligations, specifically per- Hill Drive two years ago had been ment process and where the new build- also said a community center could House Inn, and I really got to know said he favors naming the annual taining to two parcels where special- built with a deep basement and since ings will go, something he said gives be helpful for additional services. her during those lunches.” walk in honor of Mrs. Checchio. needs housing in association with has caused the block’s street to flood the municipality a better chance of All six candidates spoke about the Mrs. Checchio received the most Former councilwoman Colleen the Arc of Union County will be with water and sludge, and ices in controlling the impact on various in- racist graffiti incident at the high votes of three Democrats on the Gialanella called Mrs. Checchio located. This will allow for the spe- the winter, from the home’s sump frastructure. Mr. Losardo said the state, school earlier this month, but they ballot in 2014, when she was elected “fierce, brave and loyal,” and told cial-needs housing to be allocated as pump runoff that runs “24/7,” he which he said had ignored affordable- agreed it did not signal that Scotch to the council along with fellow The Times that, “Rose worked tire- was approved in the town’s afford- said. He said he and the neighbors housing issues, “has to step up and Plains has a racial problem. “Are Democrat John Del Sordi, Jr. and lessly to beautify Scotch Plains able-housing settlement. The ordi- have notified the builder Ralph provide the means for us to rebuild our there things we can do to address Republican Llewellyn Jones. She through her unique ability to bring nance will then go to the planning Rapuano, the DPW and town engi- schools, rebuild our roads and prepare racism and hate?” Mr. Kowalczyk started her term in January 2015 by people together for the betterment board for its approval. neer, as well as Councilwoman Linda for an influx of residents.” asked. “Absolutely,” he said, point- saying it was important to “put the of our community.” Mrs. Gialanella Union County Board of Elections Habgood, but the matter has yet to The candidates were unanimous in ing to last week’s student-led event at people before the politics.” also battled cancer early in her coun- Administrator Nicole DiRado pre- be resolved. He called the issue “a their support for the current discus- the high school as “a good first step.” Telling The Times he was “deeply cil tenure — Mrs. Checchio had sented to the mayor and council the major safety hazard.” Ms. Habgood sions with neighboring towns about a Mr. Losardo agreed with Mr. saddened” by her passing, Mr. Del once described her as her “warrior new voting machine that will be used told him, he said, that he and his shared-services arrangement for pub- Kowalczyk, and said, “how a com- Sordi called her “a prominent fig- sister” — and noted that Mrs. in this year’s General Election in the neighbors would have to pay the lic works, although Mr. Kowalczyk munity responds is what’s important, ure in our community, especially Checchio had, for the better part of town. Westfield was selected as a town to reroute the drains to a new said it had to be “properly managed” and the local community responded amongst the senior citizens whom the past four years, “fought through pilot town for the new voting ma- sewer collection outlet should they so Scotch Plains does not suffer in amazingly well.” Mrs. Dalvi said she advocated for.” Deputy Mayor pain and fatigue to continue to serve chine. The machine will allow vot- wish to have one to alleviate the any way. Ms. Stamler was hopeful “practice begins at home,” and urged Ted Spera called Mrs. Checchio “a the residents of Scotch Plains with a ers to print out a ballot, called a flooding. However, he said he does that a new public works arrangement parents to “talk to your kids” and wonderful person who always had grace and poise that will forever be paper ballot trail, to ensure their not feel that should be at the expense could potentially lead to increased “give them your time,” which she the best interests of the people of her legacy.” vote was correctly inputted, has a of his and his neighbors because the branch and leaf pickups. said would help to “make them good Scotch Plains. Her wisdom and in- Earlier this year, Mrs. Checchio touch screen, and lets voters enlarge town’s building inspector should Addressing a variety of topics, Ms. citizens.” sight brought us all together as a was a recipient of the 2018 Women text and type in a write in candidate, never have passed the basement in- Stamler expressed support for an or- Mr. White called hate “a learned town council,” he told The Times, of Excellence Award given by the among other enhancements. The spection. “I am a victim of circum- dinance to protect historic houses, behavior” and urged everyone not to and “Scotch Plains is a better place Union County Commission on the machine is not attached to the Internet stance,” Mr. Kelly said. calling it “very important” to pre- remain silent if they hear someone us- because of her.” Status of Women. She served as or a network, she said. It has a USB “My assessment would have to go serve all such buildings. But she said ing offensive words. Mr. Bondarowicz Mr. Jones, who resigned from the deputy mayor in 2016 and presided stick that is hardened, and is 265 bit up on my tax bill. I don’t agree with consulting with owners of historic called the graffiti incident “truly em- council in July when his family over a council meeting in Novem- encrypted. The paper ballot trail has that,” he further said. He said the houses was an important part of the barrassing for our town.” He praised moved out of state, called it “a privi- ber of that year. no personal identifies printed on it, home that is responsible for the ex- process. Mr. Bondarowicz, when the diversity of the six candidates, say- lege to sit next to Rose and work She spearheaded the move toward and will be stored in the machine. cess water has had its assessment asked about county services, praised ing “that is our town. And it is only with her on the township council recycling in township parks and also During the mayor’s comments, raised from $100,000 to $400,000. its management of parks and ballfields going to get more diverse — and that’s the past few years.” He told The served as the council’s liaison to the Mayor Brindle said there was a neigh- “I don’t know how much more of an but said, “we’re lacking significantly” good.” Ms. Stamler wound up the dis- Times that she “selflessly devoted recreation commission throughout borhood meeting for Elm Street resi- assessment is needed to get this,” when it comes to county roads. When cussion by calling the graffiti “disheart- so much of her personal time to the her tenure. Chairman Michael Walsh dents to discuss the recent burglaries Mr. Kelly said of getting the new Mr. White was asked if he favored ening.” She said it was important for the community, even as she dealt with a called her “a tremendous partner to on the street. She said the town is sewer outlet installed. keeping the sewer utility as a separate township council to work with the terrible diagnosis, and she did it the commission and to me in my going to begin a neighborhood watch entity or folding it back into the mu- schools and for parents to “teach their with a smile and was an inspiration role as chairman.” He told The Times group for various sections of town, nicipal budget, he replied that he felt children.” to so many around her.” that, “she cared deeply about Scotch and has set up ward-specific Nixle Sitting in his office at a subdued Plains and always had the best in- alerts in an effort to improve com- town hall, Township Manager Al terests of the residents at heart in munication of safety concerns in the Mirabella on Monday called Mrs. whatever she did.” And, he added, wards. Fanwood Checchio “special” and someone “she was an even better person and She announced that applications who “cared deeply about the com- friend. I will miss her tremen- for volunteers to join the newly- munity and wanted to make it bet- dously.” formed mental health commission Rec. Comm. ter.” He told The Times he was “al- A wake for Mrs. Checchio will be will be accepted through Friday, No- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ways impressed” by her dedication held Friday, October 26, at St. vember 2. and the time she spent on commu- Bartholomew the Apostle Church, In a recent meeting with the new Zakarin will attend an event today, nity events despite family and work from 6 to 9 p.m., followed by a president of Lord & Taylor, Vanessa October 25, in Summit to receive a obligations. “She put her money funeral mass at noon on Saturday. Lafebvre, Mayor Brindle said Ms. check from the Union County Kids where her mouth was,” Mr. Lafebvre said Lord & Taylor plans Recreation Trust Fund on behalf of Mirabella said, pointing to her es- to remain open in Westfield and is the Fanwood Recreation Commis- tablishment of the garden club as an “committed to Westfield more than sion. Mr. Budiansky said he was un- example. “She jumped in and got See it all on the Web! ever.” She noted the store may make sure of the check’s amount. her hands dirty, literally, and helped some changes with brands. The commission’s next meeting will plant flowers throughout the down- www.goleader.com During the public comment por- be Tuesday, November 27, at La Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times town.” tion of the meeting, resident Terry Grande Park. The meeting begins at CLOTHING DRIVE... Last weekend's clothing drive at Park Middle School in Deputy Township Manager Mar- Quinn asked why the town recently 7:45 p.m. Scotch Plains resulted in hundreds of bags of donations. Board of Education CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 PARCC assessment will be part of the Language Arts Supervisor Liz graduation requirements. McKenna noted that across the board, District Math Supervisor John writing skills were well above aver- Veninger also spoke at the meeting, age but that reading reflected areas saying that the testing did outline where improvement is needed. She some areas that needed improve- noted that reading was an area “to ment, among them fifth-grade math. increase success rates.” She also He noted that fifth grade is a transi- noted a dip from the fourth- to fifth- tion year for students and that work grade scores, saying, “we have done on word problems needed to be ex- a lot of work in that age group but panded. He additionally noted that still need to improve.” sixth-grade math showed some dip- The next Scotch Plains-Fanwood ping in scores but also observed that Board of Education meeting will be the sixth-grade math program is in held on Thursday, November 15, at its third year of a new curriculum. 7:30 p.m. It will take place in the Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times WHERE’S OUR HOME?...Residents examine old maps of the area on Saturday Mr. Veninger added that the ninth- Administration building at Cedar Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times at the Fanwood Train Station, which was part of Union County's Four Centuries and 10th-grade math scores “were Street and Evergreen Avenue in SMILE FOR THE CAMERA...These youngsters pose for the camera at the start in a Weekend event. strong.” Scotch Plains. of Sunday’s ninth annual Fanwood Super Hero 5K and Family Fun Run. The Leader/Times Website Provides Robust Features to Assist You! 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Please note Mountainside, NJ 07092 there are no Fanwood seats up this Mountainside Board of Education Of Zoning Officer’s Denial Candice Schiano, 235 Summit Rd., By MICHAEL BONACCORSO ceptualized in land-use law. year on the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Specially Written for The Westfield Leader abd The Times Board of Education and there is no Mountainside, NJ 07092 Mr. Illing stated that in this case it Scotch Plains Township Council CRANFORD – At the October 15 would be best to divide the home in Westfield municipal election this year. (vote for 3) U.S. Senate (vote for 1) Andrew Bondarowicz (R), 2216 Jer- board of adjustment meeting, appli- half by defining each “level or story” Robert Menendez (D), 330 Angelo sey Ave., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 cants David and Kristine Harris suc- separately on each side of the build- Cifelli Dr., Apt. 326, Harrison, NJ 07029 Sonali Dalvi (R), 1 Azalea Court, cessfully appealed an earlier decision ing, thus allowing for a clear calcula- Bob Hugin (R), 19 Essex Rd., Summit, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 by Zoning Officer Ronald Johnson tion of each story on both sides of the NJ 07901. Jeff Kowalczyk (R),1947 Duncan disallowing them to construct an ad- home. (Also running for U.S. Senate are Hank Drive, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 dition at 79 Spruce Street. “Otherwise, it would look like one Schroeder, Natalie Lynn Rivera, Madelyn Elizabeth C. Stamler (D), 204 Byrd Mr. Johnson said Cranford land- could say there are five levels to this Hoffman, Murray Sabrin, Kevin Kimble, Ave., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 and Tricia Flanagan.) use code disallows the three-story home,” said Mr. Illing. Roshan M. White (D), 441 Myrtle developments in the Spruce Street Board member Mary Ann Hay said Congress Ave., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Courtesy of Jim Lowney/County of Union District 7 (vote for 1) Joshua G. Losardo (D), 11 Scotchwood UCC TURNS 85...Union County Freeholder Chairman Sergio Granados and Free- neighborhood. Zoning board mem- it is important to understand each Tom Malinowski (D), 86 Washington Glen, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. holder Angel G. Estrada join Union County College President Margaret McMenamin, ber Kevin Illing said the way a “story” case is different. She said the Spruce St., Rocky Hill, NJ 08553 Fanwood Boro Council (vote for 2) New Jersey’s Secretary of Higher Education Zakiya Smith Ellis, State Senator is defined in the current land-use code Street application does not exceed Leonard Lance (R), 262 Stanton Moun- Erin A. McElroy Barker (D), 143 Nicholas Scutari (D-22nd, Linden), Union County College Board of Trustees Chair- is not clear or up to interpretation on the building-height maximums for the tain Rd., Lebanon, NJ 08833 Hunter Ave., Fanwood, NJ 07023 man Victor Richel, Union County Manager Ed Oatman, alumni and students at the a case-by-case basis. neighborhood. Gregg Mele (Ind.), 1 Kershaw Court, Patricia Walsh (D), 100 Russell Rd., Union County College 85th Anniversary Celebration at the Cranford campus. The applicants’ architect, Richard Ms. Hay said the concept of pre- Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Fanwood, NJ 07023 Pierce, said his calculations deter- venting three-story homes is to keep Diane Moxley (Green), P.O. Box 291, Brian Walter (R), 51 Fourth St., mined the home after the addition is a neighborhood aesthetic, which has Garwood, NJ 07027 Fanwood, NJ 07023 UCC Awarded $1.5 Mil. completed will total two-and-a-half become historic. District 12 (vote for 1) Scotch Plains-Fanwood BOE (vote for 3) stories. Mr. Pierce stated that “doz- Mr. Illing said the zoning board Bonnie Watson Coleman (D), P.O. Sean Keagan Foley, 220 Country Club ens upon dozens” of homes in Cran- will work with the Cranford Town- Box 7045, Ewing, NJ 08628 Ln., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 (Withdrew) STEM Grant for STEM Daryl Kipnis (R), 220 Davidson Ave., Debora J. Brody, 1941 Lake Ave., ford are split levels with uneven roof- ship Committee to rework the defini- Apt. 3c, Somerset, NJ 08873 Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 WESTFIELD — Congressman boost STEM Education (science, tops. He said this was significant tion of a story or its calculation pro- State Assembly, Dist. 22,Unexpired Karen Kulikowski, 184 Watchung Leonard Lance (R-7th, Westfield) technology, engineering and math- because Cranford code purports an cess to be more transparent for build- Term, (vote for 1) Terrace, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 visited the Cranford campus of Union ematics) and programming for His- attic space as a space between the ers and homeowners alike. Linda Carter (D), 1445 Mc Crea Place, Tonya Williams, 315 Sycamore Av- County College on October 19 to panic-Serving Institutions. UCC will highest point of a home. The defini- Applicant John Hartmann of 21 Plainfield, NJ 07062 enue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 congratulate the school on receiving use the grant to provide students with tion of an attic remains clear and Omaha Drive was unanimously ap- John Quattrocchi (R), 233 Lexington Alfonse G. Akins, 1395 Raritan Rd., unchangeable, stated Mr. Pierce. proved for a C-1 variance permitting Blvd., Apt. 9, Clark, NJ 07066 Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 a $1.5 million award from the Na- research opportunities to increase stu- tional Science Foundation (NSF). dent engagement, critical thinking skills, For instance, if a homeowner were construction of a stacked dining room County Freeholder (vote for 3) Garwood Mayor (vote for 1) to add or lift the roof of an attic to and living room where the first floor Alexander Mirabella (D), 11 Tillotson Sara Todisco (D), 91 Third Ave., “New Jersey community colleges retention and graduation rates and trans- Rd., Fanwood, NJ 07023 Garwood, NJ 07027 are the best in the nation. We must fer into a STEM major at a four-year create additional living space or more extends into the front yard setback by Andrea F. Staten (D), 223 Victory St., Ileen Cuccaro (R), 348 Third Ave., keep up the investment in our strong institution. The NSF supports research, bedrooms, the addition begins to in- one foot and three inches. Roselle, NJ 07203 Garwood, NJ 07027 community colleges so we can offer innovation and discovery projects fringe on building-height maximums Mr. Hartmann said his home does Kimberly Mouded (D), 490 Otisco Dr., Garwood Council (vote for 2) our residents a terrific public option across the country, especially provid- or distorts the neighborhood aes- not have a dining room. He said the Westfield, NJ 07090 Michael Ince (D), 512 Locust Ave., for personal and professional growth. ing assistance to educators on the fron- thetic. Mr. Pierce said in the case of pool in the backyard does not allow Patricia Quattrocchi (R), 233 Lexing- Garwood, NJ 07027 Many young people and those start- tiers of science and engineering. 79 Spruce Street, the addition is on for construction backwards. ton Blvd., Apt. 9, Clark, NJ 07066 Sean Benoit (D), 231 Second Ave., ing new careers have counted on the “STEM majors at UCC helped by the one side of the home where the “I am just going to encroach into Joseph R. Sarno III (R), 524 Farley Garwood, NJ 07027 programming at UCC to offer them roof is not at its highest point. Thus, the front-yard setback a bit,” Mr. Ave., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Stephanie Bianco (R), 540 Fourth Ave., this grant will turn their degrees into greater experiences and challenges. I small businesses and new opportuni- he said, the addition should not count Hartmann told the board. Peter G. Kane (R), 3 Iris Road, Sum- Garwood, NJ 07027 as overreaching the three-story maxi- Board member Mr. Illing stated that mit, NJ 07901 Salvatore Piarulli (R), 44 Fourth Ave., commend UCC for earning this award ties,” concluded Mr. Lance. Unexpired Term (vote for 1) Garwood, NJ 07027 from the National Science Founda- mum. the one-foot extension to add an im- Rebecca L. Williams (D), 1428 South Garwood Board of Education (vote tion,” Mr. Lance said. Town Releases Survey Mr. Pierce said the Spruce Street portant living aspect to the home does Ave., Apt. 3J, Plainfield, NJ 07062 for 3) The NSF Award will specifically home does not have each level stacked not infringe upon the neighborhood. Peter Lijoi (R), 124 Canoe Brook Park- Mary Ann Kjetsaa, 350 Hickory Ave., On Seniors, Caregivers evenly or parallel to one another, Mr. Hartmann said his addition will way, Summit, NJ 07901 Garwood, NJ 07027 Republicans Join WESTFIELD — The Lifelong making the story calculation difficult keep with the Cape Cod feel of the Cranford Twn. Committee (vote for 1) Maureen Scepkowski, 408 Hazel Ave., Westfield Advisory Council, a new or atypical to the way it is often con- home. Thomas H. Hannen, Jr. (D), 94 Belmont Garwood, NJ 07027 Bramnick to Stop Pre- initiative of the Town Council, has Ave., Cranford, NJ 07016 Joseph Miceli, 514 Maple Court, Richard Buontempo (R), 4 Crescent Garwood, NJ 07027 Approval Nightmares just released a survey to help the town Pl., Cranford, NJ 07016 Ralph Trentacosta, 533 Myrtle Ave., TRENTON – Assembly Minority understand the needs of seniors and WHPC to Continue Speaker Cranford Board of Education (vote for 3) Garwood, NJ 07027 Leader Jon Bramnick (R-21st, caregivers in our community. William B. Hulse, 41 Keith Jeffries Denise Ridente, 532 Locust Ave., Westfield) has announced that fellow An online version of the survey is Ave., Cranford, NJ 07016 Garwood, NJ 07027 Assemblymen Anthony M. Bucco (R- available at https:// Series on November 15 Maria Loikith, 17 Brown Terrace, Westfield Board of Education (vote www.westfieldnj.gov/lifelongsurvey. WESTFIELD — Contemplating on Boulevard, one of Westfield’s Cranford, NJ 07016 for 3) 25th, Randolph) and Joe Howarth (R- 8th, Medford) and Assemblywoman A PDF version is also available on an addition to your older home? Con- most prominent historic streets. The Terry Darling, 160 Hillcrest Ave., Gretchan R. Ohlig, 226 Maryland St., this website link on the bottom. Paper Cranford, NJ 07016 Westfield, NJ 07090 Amy Handlin (R-13th, Red Bank) have sidering brand-new construction? On houses on this street span several signed on to his legislation, A-4613, copies are also being distributed to Thursday, November 15, the decades, from the Victorian era Unexpired Term (vote for 1) Tara Oporto, 47 Mohican Dr., community organizations that offer Brian T. McCarthy, 4 Lawn Terrace, Westfield, NJ 07090 that would prohibit health insurance Westfield Historic Preservation through to the early part of the last Cranford, NJ 07016 Simon Cirasa, 817 Oak Ave., companies from using pre-approvals programs for seniors including Jew- Commission (WHPC) will continue century. Mountainside Council (vote for 2) Westfield, NJ 07090 to prevent patients from getting test- ish Family Services of Union County, its Speaker Series with a presenta- Mr. Blasi has been involved in Robert W. Messler (R), 299 Garrett Dennis Cariello, 51 Tamaques Way, ing, care or pharmaceuticals. the Westfield United Fund, and the tion by local architect Greg Blasi at architecture and construction for Rd., Mountainside, NJ 07092 Westfield, NJ 07090 “Now we hope Democrats will join Westfield Neighborhood Council as 7 p.m. in the Westfield Municipal more than 30 years and has an un- Rachel K. Pater (R), 1155 Corrine Charles R. Ostroff, 532 Colemam Pl., well at Westfield Senior Citizens’ Building’s Community Room at 425 derstanding of design and construc- Westfield, NJ 07090 with us to protect patients,” said Mr. Terrace, Mountainside, NJ 07092 Bramnick. “Doctors should decide your Housing. The deadline to complete East Broad Street. Mr. Blasi will tion issues, ranging from the proper Anjali Mehrotra (D), 215 Queens, Ln., Robert S. Garrison, 715 Kimball Ave., the survey is Monday, November 19. Westfield, NJ 07090 treatment, not insurance companies.” provide information for owners of use of materials to high-level de- Mountainside, NJ 07092 “Seniors are a valuable part of our both older and newer homes. sign. Attendees are invited to bring community and this survey will help “I will discuss the standard process their questions. Refreshments will us enhance our offerings in the fu- a homeowner should take when con- be served. ture,” said Brad Chananie, co-chair- sidering an addition or new resi- Established by municipal ordi- man of Lifelong Westfield. dence,” Mr. Blasi said. He also will nance, the WHPC is charged with Fall 2018 Co-chair Phil Michel added, discuss the distinct roles of architect preserving historical sites and struc- U A L “Through this survey, we hope to learn h A N N and builder, how they interact with tures while fostering an apprecia- 1 4 t October 10 - November 13 how we can improve the quality of life the township and each other, as well tion for these landmarks as an es- for seniors and their caregivers so se- as what to expect in terms of timeline. sential element of the town’s unique niors want to stay in Westfield forever.” Known for his downtown walking character. 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LAGANO to assist new and existing businesses, By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE want to see in the schools moving Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times catalyze property development and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times forward” and clarified that this pro- WESTFIELD — During its board create a supportive environment for CRANFORD — Assistant Super- posal could not be passed by himself of directors’ meeting held Monday the scores of entrepreneurs and inno- intendent for Curriculum and Instruc- or the board without the support of evening, the Downtown Westfield vators that drive local economies.” tion Brian Heineman reported to the the Cranford community. Corporation (DWC), the management Ms. Cronin provided an update on board of education Monday night on Three public meetings were origi- entity of the Special Improvement the restoration process of two historic district-wide PARCC (Partnership for nally scheduled to get community District (SID), promoted AddamsFest, buildings in the downtown area – Assessment of Readiness for College feedback on the proposal for Tues- a three-day celebration of native Arcanum Hall and the “Flatiron Build- and Careers) scores at the board’s day, October 30; Wednesday, No- Westfielder Charles Addams, that will ing,” named for its resemblance to the regular meeting. vember 28, and Monday, December be held this weekend. Flatiron Building in Manhattan. For PARCC testing, a score of 1 did 17. However, due to the intense inter- Charles Addams was an accom- “All of the businesses in both build- not yet meet expectations, a 2 par- est in the reimaging proposal, addi- plished cartoonist with published ings are open. The Arcanum Hall tially met expectations, a 3 ap- tional meeting dates at each of the pieces in Collier’s, The New Yorker restoration involving restoring the proached expectations, a 4 met ex- schools in the district have been set. and True Detective. Addams’ illustra- wood columns, stone, and repainting pectations and a 5 exceeded expecta- There will be a meeting at Walnut tions have a macabre quality to them all of the trim is almost complete. The Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader and The Times tions. Avenue School on Tuesday, Novem- RELIVING HISTORY...Scarecrows of historical figures by Deerfield Elementary which proved popular with the pub- scaffolding should be able to be re- School fifth graders were on display in front of the Hetfield House in Mountainside In Cranford, overall passing rates ber 13; at Hillside Avenue School on lic. moved soon and the awnings and as part of Four Centuries In A Weekend this past Saturday and Sunday. for English Language Arts (ELA) test- Thursday, November 15; at Addams is most famous for creating signs will be installed in the weeks ing are approximately 20 percent Livingston Avenue School on Mon- the characters for the Addams Family ahead,” stated Ms. Cronin. “Sole higher than the state average, but vary day, November 19, and at Orange franchise. A television show, two live- Shoes, Ahrre’s Coffee Roastery, Haz. Waste Recycling Event by grade level. Avenue School on Tuesday, Novem- action movies and a Broadway show Blende, Indigo Art Studio and According to Mr. Heineman, the ber 20. were inspired by his creations. Westfield Tobacco have been open data collected from the testing sug- Additionally, there will be a meet- “People are very enthusiastic about throughout the renovation. In New Providence This Sat. gests that in any given year it is ex- ing at Brookside Place School on AddamsFest and all of the events “The DWC was pleased to provide COUNTY – Union County resi- a free Household Hazardous Waste pected that 70 to 80 percent of Tuesday, November 27; Bloomfield which are taking place during the a Facade Renovation Incentive Grant dents can safely dispose of unwanted recycling event this Saturday, Octo- Cranford students will demonstrate Avenue School on Monday, Decem- three-day festival,” stated DWC Ex- to this iconic and historical landmark,” household chemicals and other spe- ber 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the that they are on target to be college ber 3, and at Cranford High School ecutive Director Sherry Cronin. “As Ms. Cronin stated. cial waste by bringing these items to Nokia campus, located at 600 Moun- and career ready by graduation by on Tuesday, December 4. Mayor (Shelley) Brindle says, ‘this “44 Elm Street (the Flatiron build- Ret. Savings Plan tain Avenue in New Providence. achieving a score of 4 or 5 on the ELA The board accepted an Education event is for community, by commu- ing), the exterior is essentially com- Residents with paint cans to dispose portion of the PARCC. Grant from BASF Corporation in the nity.’ There has been a herculean plete with the stained-glass windows Proposed for Those of are advised to bring only oil-based Additionally, several grades only amount of $5,000 for Hillside Av- amount of planning and enthusiasm having been installed a week ago. paints and varnishes. Paint cans with a marginally exceed the state percent- enue School. led by (Councilwoman) Dawn The third floor stained-glass panels Without Employer Plan missing or illegible label are not ac- age in “score 5-exceeding expecta- The grant will be used to provide Mackey, Adrian Pastore, Jackie Carr were previously donated to the TRENTON – Legislation to estab- cepted, and latex paint is not accepted. tions” for the ELA portion of the students in the Environmental Club and many volunteers with support of Westfield Historical Society by one lish the “New Jersey Secure Choice Residents who need to dispose of latex test. with an authentic learning opportu- the town — the administration, De- of the prior building owners. After Savings Program Act” was released paint should let it dry in the can, then For the Math portion of the PARCC, nity, where they have a first-hand say partment of Public Works, fire de- many years in the archives, they were October 15 by the Assembly Financial discard with their regular garbage. grade 8 and Algebra data continue to in the production of the aquaponics partment, police department and the removed, refurbished and placed Institutions and Insurance Committee. Residents only need to drive to the be difficult to evaluate due to the system. Downtown Westfield Corporation. back into the original frame,” Ms. The bill, A-4134, would create an Household Hazardous Waste event challenges in making cross district Through the grant, students in the “Whether it be for the creative Cronin stated. “The Downtown automatic enrollment payroll deduc- with their household special wastes; comparisons for Orange Avenue Environmental Club will be able to ‘Wicked Windows of Westfield’ Westfield Corporation and our De- tion Individual Retirement Account no further handling is required. Work- School, Hillside Avenue School and conduct research related to water downtown on many storefronts or the sign Committee are happy to be part (IRA) for private sector workers with- ers at the site will unload the vehicles. Cranford High School. quality, aquatic species and plant life business community sponsorship of of these restoration projects.” out access to a retirement savings The October 27 event continues In grades 3 to 5, both ELA and suitable to the environment. AddamsFest events, it already has The DWC’s next board meeting open plan through their employer. It is de- Union County’s “Mercury Bounty” Math exceeded the state passing per- The board approved the hiring of been a great tribute to Westfield’s to the public is scheduled for Monday, signed to promote retirement savings collection program through a part- centages by similar margins. several new coaches for the winter own Charles Addams,” stated Ms. November 26, at 7:30 p.m. The DWC for employees in a convenient, low nership with the company Covanta. Mr. Heineman described the season, including Sean Trotter as the Cronin. “While we have celebrated office is located at 105 Elm Street. cost and portable manner. Covanta offers $5 Home Depot gift PARCC testing data as “one small Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, him in smaller events during Hallow- cards to any residents turning in mer- piece of the puzzle.” He also ac- Michael Ozolnieks as the Head Var- een in prior years, it was very small by cury-containing thermostats. knowledged changes put in place for sity Ice Hockey Coach, Corey comparison to the notoriety that this Accepted items include oil-based the PARCC examination for 2019, Markovitch as the Assistant Varsity festival brings.” paint and varnish, antifreeze, aerosol including the name change, from Wrestling Coach and Derek Ms. Cronin said the full listing of cans, pool chemicals, corrosives, pes- PARCC to the New Jersey Student Francavilla as the Junior Varsity Wres- events and activities for AddamsFest ticides, herbicides, solvents, thinners, Learning Assessment. tling Coach. may be found at addamsfest.com. fire extinguishers, motor oil and oil Additionally, 11th-grade students In other news, the DWC announced filters, gasoline, batteries, thermo- will no longer take the exam and there that Ian Hook has been named the stats, fluorescent bulbs (unbroken), will be a reduction in both tests re- Clarification new chairman of the DWC’s Eco- and mercury switches. quired and overall testing time. An editorial in last week’s issue nomic Vitality Committee. Mr. Hook Only materials in original or labeled In other board business, a number should have stated that all 2016 mail- is a four-year resident of Westfield containers will be accepted. No contain- of parents and residents attended the in voters were sent a letter from Union and is employed at Prudential Finan- ers larger than five gallons will be ac- board meeting to voice either ap- County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi explain- cial. cepted. There is a limit of eight automo- proval of or opposition to the new ing changes in New Jersey’s mail-in “Ian Hook has been a volunteer for bile tires (without rims) per household. plan for the reimaging of Cranford ballot law. 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Page 4 Thursday, October 25, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — TIMES Since 1959 DD Legal Newspaper for the County of Union, New Jersey Overflow Of Apartments And DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Diction Deception Members of: The Impact On Garwood Schools Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Facts matter at a time when the factors to take into consideration when with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association future of Garwood is uncertain. By voting this year, and we need candi- rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey viewing and attending the October 18 dates who are dedicated to taking the sharp enough to discern this deception of Garwood Council debate, it was very time to research the potential impact diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 clear to many residents that the Re- of this development expansion on the publican candidates showed up town’s current infrastructure. guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 vidual. If you get three – word expert. If extremely well prepared by display- At this time, Garwood needs coun- you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at ing their position and wanting to lay- cil members who are going to take the free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 out a projected plan if elected. In time to think about the impact of any All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. comparison, it appeared that the future development project plans from come from the board game Diction Democratic candidates seemed to be all angles and will actually listen to Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman making assumptions regarding an in- the concerns of the residents before- ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER Answers to last week’s arcane words. creased population of potential fu- hand to be fiscally responsible and 1. Erinaceous – Resembling a hedge- Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo ture residents by stating that many of not lead us down the path of previous hog COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION these future residents would most mistakes and failed promises of in- 2. Acicular – Slender and pointed, like Christina M. Hinke Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly likely not have any kids and would creased revenue for the town which a needle EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS mostly be commuting via mass tran- only led to us into overspending. We 3. Icerya – A scale insect that infests sit. Well, if we had a crystal ball that cannot have representatives who have the orange plant SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe would be great, but we cannot just not learned from the mistakes made 4. Ozostomia – Bad breath One-year – $36 • Two-year – $68 • Three-year – $99 make assumptions here and hope for by previous planning boards who MELLIFEROUS the best that there would be a limited pushed through development plans 1. Producing honey impact on the town of Garwood. With without taking into consideration 2. Flowing sweetly and smoothly, as in redevelopment clearly underway, we these key factors. It is clear that the song Our Communities Display Unity do know that we have an overflow of only candidates who are devoted to 3. Producing a yellow, strongly-stain- apartments being built and the cur- taking the time to think ahead and ing substance 4. Entrancing; mesmerizing rent residents of Garwood clearly want weigh all potential options and costs CROTALIDAE to hear what the projected impact for the betterment of Garwood’s fu- 1. A hard, brittle biscuit In the Aftermath of Bias Incidents would be on our school district, traf- ture are Sal Piarulli, Stephanie Bianco, 2. An electric eel fic, water systems, public services, and Ileen Cuccaro! 3. The pit vipers We often tout the spirit of unity that binds our not an isolated one for our local area. On October 3, and our taxes to support such addi- At this time, we need a change in 4. Relating to or like a sea slug or shell- communities under any circumstances. This famil- a swastika was discovered etched in a bathroom at tional factors and services. decision making and better leader- less snail iar spirit was on display once again last week at a Westfield’s Franklin Elementary School, reportedly Listening to all candidates, and their ship for all residents living here. We TANIWHA rally held at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, the act of a student, and a similar incident took place position on such key matters, we felt cannot continue on this pathway of 1. A guardian spirit much more secure hearing that the increased unnecessary spending with- 2. A dragonlike beast in Maori legend during which some 200 people from diverse per- at the same school last year. 3. A nocturnal Australian marsupial. sonal and professional backgrounds came together According to one published report, Franklin Republican candidates, Sal Piarulli out clear direction from our local Kangaroo rat and Stephanie Bianco, really are think- representatives who should always 4. A penguin to take a stand against intolerance and intimidation. School Principal Eileen Cambria sent an e-mail to ing about the future of Garwood by be serving in the best interest of THREAP The October 16 student-organized forum was staged parents in the wake of the latest incident at the sitting down to crunch the numbers Garwood. Please join us and vote 1. To make or look smart; to dress up in response to a recent incident in which racially- school, expressing the school district’s profound and look into what other towns are Line B on November 6 for Garwood’s 2. A burrowing rodent that looks like a offensive and anti-Semitic graffiti was spray-painted disappointment over it and appealing to parents to spending to take into consideration future! mole rat all possible scenarios for the increase 3. To confuse or stun with noise on an exterior section of Scotch Plains-Fanwood “take the time to talk to your child at home about Sharon Flammia 4. To insist or quarrel in population that Garwood is now Jennifer Evans-Andreola High School. Among those in attendance were the this symbol of hate. It is not an easy conversation, expected to inherit. These are critical Garwood mayors and police chiefs of both towns, along with but it is a very important one. We are working hard Letters to local school district, community and religious lead- at school to teach respect for all.” the Editor ers, as well as students and families. As with all lessons regarding morality, education Column Should Be Forwarded Nine speakers addressed the crowd, including begins at home. In addition to serving as role To 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Lance Is Man Of SPFHS Principal David Heisey and several stu- models in the way they speak about and interact I wholeheartedly agree that politi- that office. What Bill Clinton did in dents, collectively advocating education and un- with others, particularly those from different back- Honor And Integrity cal leaders from both parties should that office was a disgrace and should I am a Democrat, and on Novem- derstanding as ways to combat bias. The unified grounds, parents need to discuss with their chil- refrain from inflammatory rhetoric as be remembered as such no matter ber 6th, I am voting for Congressman front presented by attendees at the rally sent a dren, in age-appropriate terms, why words and stated in your column of October 10. what his accomplishments. I don’t Leonard Lance. In a time where the powerful message that, in the words of SPFHS symbols such as those found at our local schools The confirmation hearing before the know much about Kanye West and United States is increasingly a place Judiciary Committee for Justice really don’t care. But what I do know of overblown rhetoric, Congressman Senior Class President Michael Dieu that evening, are wrong, hurtful and even dangerous in that they Kavanaugh was a disgrace. Both sides is that Donald Trump, instead of sit- “we will not accept hate.” can incite harm toward others. Lance goes to work and simply does unnecessarily used defamatory lan- ting there with a stupid grin on his his job, representing the people of The message is a vital one for all American As Principal Cambria said, these discussions are guage to demean the other side, the face, should have stopped West from New Jersey’s Seventh District. When communities today, as acts of vandalism and vio- not easy ones to have, particularly when talking to nominee and the witness. using foul language in that office. he is back in the district, he holds lence directed against various ethnic, religious and younger children, but they are necessary ones. Chil- Let me be clear, this was a job A visit to that office is privilege and town halls and listens to those that he interview. There is no presumption of should be treated as such. If anyone serves. other groups continue to occur on a regular basis, dren are developing values and beliefs that will form innocence in a job interview despite ever used that type of language in my from cities to suburbs to the most rural areas of our the foundation of their character for a lifetime. We Congressman Lance is courteous what some poorly informed politi- office under any circumstance I would and thoughtful, as well as responsive country. have a vital responsibility to help them build that cians may say. I learned absolutely have them removed from the build- to his constituents. This is a time Sadly, the shocking graffiti incident at SPFHS was foundation on the right moral principles. nothing about Justice Kavanaugh ‘s ing. when the ability to work across the view of constitutional interpretation. Again as I stated in an earlier letter, aisle is critical, and the Congressman Shame on both sides. I think your column should be for- demonstrates that facility time and Voters Need to Stay Informed Secondly, decorum and civility warded to 1600 Pennsylvania Av- again. In the twenty plus years that I should start in the Oval Office. Monu- enue, Washington D.C. have known him, Congressman Lance mental decisions that affected the James LaCorte has always been a man of honor and course of history have been made in Surrogate of Union County integrity who does his job quietly and In This Quiet Election Year without fanfare. The campaign season is winding down as we enter little attention is being paid to this election. Garwood Council Candidates He goes out of his way to support the last week before the Tuesday, November 6 Gen- With a push this year to have more voters use Vote- his constituents, and I most recently eral Election. This has been one of the quietest By-Mail ballots, many voters may have already cast saw him at an Eagle Scout Court of Debate Brought Out Many Issues Honor. It is my great hope that he will campaigns we have witnessed locally other than their ballots. Per a new state law, the Union County On Thursday evening of this past Including the DPW sharing arrange- be able to represent the people of some endorsement letters, mostly for Garwood’s Clerk’s Office has mailed out over 20,000 Vote-By- week, I had the opportunity to watch ment. New Jersey’s Seventh District for mayoral race. All the focus seems to be on the mid- Mail ballots to anyone who used one in the 2016 the Garwood Council debate at the That’s not to say the Democrats some time to come. term Congressional election, including the five House General Election. Voters have to opt out if they want Pointe. And I thought Republicans didn’t do so well during the debate, Stephanie Bianco and Sal Piarulli because they all held their own. There Jeanne Marie Ryan seats held by Republicans here in New Jersey, with to use the voting machine at their polling places; represented themselves well. I appre- was a moment at the end where Mr. Westfield five-term Congressman Leonard Lance among them. otherwise, they can vote by provisional (paper) ciated that Mrs. Bianco said she will Piarulli made a comment that he would More Letters, Pages 5, 16 The Bob Menendez-Bob Hugin U.S. Senate race ballots. In 2017, only 9,026 of the 125,230 votes cast see to it that the discussions are bipar- work well with Councilwoman Sara also has generated a slew of negative TV ads. in Union County were Vote-By-Mail ballots, with tisan, as one Garwood, and not deci- Todisco on council at which point The Lance-Tom Malinowski race in the 7th Con- almost 1,000 votes by provisional ballots, according sions not shared together with both there was an audible jeering, which parties. She made a great point that by annoyed me and reminded me in par- gressional District is said to be neck-and-neck and to online state records. electing her and Mr. Piarulli, the coun- ticular of a council meeting I had at- some polls show a close U.S. Senate race. Both also According to the Union County Board of Elec- cil would be balanced with 3 and 3. tended where it was so obvious that the have been hitting the airwaves with paid messages. tions, all Vote-by-Mail ballots will be counted on Otherwise there would only be one Democrats were like a block in the It seems candidates are more focused this year on TV Friday, November 9. All provisional ballots will also Republican. It was a very strong and audience, ready to support their cause. advertising, social media and campaign mailers to be counted on November 9. important statement if we truly want The debate really affirmed my de- bipartisanship. cision to support the Republican ticket reach voters. We encourage voters to stay informed of what is Prior to that evening I hadn’t known on November 6. Ileen Cuccaro, There are important races this year in Garwood, going on in their communities. Candidates running that Stephanie was born in Argentina Stephanie Bianco and Sal Piarulli have mayor and council, as well as Scotch Plains, Cranford at the local level are your neighbors. Some (BOE and had a compelling background the experience, the knowledge and and Mountainside council races. Fanwood also has candidates) have been involved in the local PTAs that lends itself to the position of vision to lead Garwood during this a contest, with three candidates seeking two council and have children in the local school systems. You Councilwoman. Mrs. Bianco came time of transition, growth and eco- off as real, poised, well spoken, and nomic uncertainty. seats. There also are competitive school-board races may have met many of the candidates during their she defended herself when it was John Casoni in Westfield, Scotch Plains (there are no Fanwood door-to-door canvassing. stated that she couldn’t mix her real Garwood seats up this year) and Garwood. There additionally We have invited the candidates to write to you to estate work with the council. are six candidates seeking three open seats on the discuss the important issues. Not many of the candi- Sal Piarulli was very impromptu, Is New Jersey Going to Pot Union County Freeholder Board, but as usual very dates took advantage of this offer. he knew the issues without having to look at prewritten notes and spoke well. They both spoke from experi- With This Lethal Mix? ence, especially Mr. Piarulli who was What were they thinking, the legis- do not want to face? They can now very knowledgeable in all the sub- lators charged with the welfare of the turn to pot, and forget all their troubles. jects brought up. He opened with a residents of the State of New Jersey? Never mind that what starts out as a heartfelt story about students being We already have drivers on our roads little help to relax at the end of the day able to work together and not make who are drunk, who are texting, or can turn into a habit which can render the same mistakes over and over again who are making phone calls. We al- them unable to function. Never mind which I thought was great. It was ready have pedestrians who walk that they may be exposing their chil- obvious that Mr. Piarulli has a real across roadways oblivious to danger dren to their smoke, which is a very passion for our town. because they are texting or having real health problem for children. Do He mentioned mayoral candidate phone conversations. Now we want we really think that people will be any Ileen Cuccaro holding costs down to add to this lethal mix drivers and more prudent in their use of pot than and being a true advocate for all tax- pedestrians who have been smoking they are in their use of alcohol and payers. It was also obvious to every- pot. And that is only one aspect of the opioids? one in attendance that Sal is extremely problem. Other states are already facing the informed about what goes on behind There is a lot of talk about pot not negative ramifications of legalized the scenes, and the fiasco on the ath- being addictive as are alcohol or opio- marijuana. Why have our legislators letic field construction costs, and ids. What about the psychological made this same mistake? For what? A taxes, and development, and espe- addiction? What about the people little extra revenue for the state? cially the possible student growth, who can’t stand another day on their Ellen Wieting and the new assessments, and so on. jobs, or have other troubles that they Westfield State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Leonard Lance (R) 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 518-7733 (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asm. Jim Kennedy (D) are in the 7th Congressional District] 251 North Ave. West 34 E. Cherry St. Westfield, N.J. 07090 Rahway, N.J. 07065 12th Congressional District (908) 232-2073 (732) 943-2660 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asw. Linda Carter (D) 850 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 201, Ewing, N.J. 08628 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. (609) 883-0026 Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [Fanwood, Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 are in the 12th Congressional District] LD-21 includes Westfield, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, [email protected], [email protected] Mountainside, Garwood, Fanwood, Plainfield, Clark, [email protected], [email protected] Summit and Cranford. Rahway and Linden. [email protected], [email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 25, 2018 Page 5 Our Dear Friend, Letters to the Editor Responsible And Informed Public Councilwoman Rose Checchio Discourse And Work Together We join with so many across the bring people together for the better- I am writing to express my deep “other people.” Scotch Plains and Fanwood commu- ment of our community. For four Westfield Board Of Health Held concern with the state of public dis- This year, I’ve experienced the nities to mourn the passing of our years, she fought through pain and course, from our self-described “small gamut of politics up close. During a dear friend Councilwoman Rose fatigue to continue to serve the resi- A Sanitary Code Meeting town with a big heart” all the way run for local office, I had my words Checchio. Rose filled many roles: dents of Scotch Plains with a grace The public portion of the meeting food establishments make corrections across America. The last few months twisted, my integrity questioned, mis- daughter, mother, wife, friend, busi- and poise that will forever be her included hearing from the local house- to deficient conditions and prior to a of both local and national politics are information spread about the plat- nesswoman, and community leader. legacy. hold waste haulers on factors to con- mandatory reinspection. Also, of note making me nostalgic for the relative form and ideas of my team, bold- But she was so much more than her Rose was a champion of women sider prior to changing the Sanitary were several reports of unlicensed calm of the 2016 campaigns. People faced lies told about a running mate titles; life’s challenges only refined and was never afraid to speak out Code. Previously, the Westfield Green dogs: residents are reminded that all are more polarized than ever and the who has spent the better part of four her character and taught her to focus against inequity. She was our friend, Team asked the board of health to dogs and cats must be licensed and end result is an even further discon- decades in public service, and base- her strong spirit on what was most loved and admired by all her col- consider changes to the sanitary code proof of rabies vaccination must be nect between our fellow citizens/po- less attacks on my reputation both in important — her loving family, her leagues. We will miss Rose terribly that would reconcile the code with provided. litical parties/ alignments. print and at children’s birthday par- dear friends and her community. and ask that you keep her family in potential changes to the town code, The public health nursing reports There is now open questioning of ties. Some people in this small town Rose Checchio was fierce, brave your prayers. but the Green Team has since with- for August included the schedule of the patriotism of people because of with the purported big heart refuse to and loyal. She loved her family deeply Colleen Gialanella drawn that request. The discussion health screening and education events political affiliation or even worse, even have a conversation with me. and was blessed with tremendous love Former SP Councilwoman with the haulers presented several from Overlook Medical Center. De- total disagreement over what consti- I’ve seen similar things across the in return. As Councilwoman, Rose Colleen Mahr issues that would need to be evalu- tails for these events can be located tutes factual information. Leaders, area as I’ve spent the entire summer worked tirelessly to beautify Scotch Fanwood Mayor ated prior to making any changes. at: https://www.atlantichealth.org/ and politicians and journalists are referred and fall volunteering for a Congres- Plains through her unique ability to Councilman David Contract was click on the events and classes tab. Or to as “monsters,” “traitors,”, or “the sional campaign. also present for the public portion of you can call 1-800-247-9580 exten- enemy of the people,” but so are your In a town of less than 3,000 people The Country Cannot Afford A the meeting and sought the support sion 2 or (908) 522-2844 for infor- friends, family and neighbors. These I’ve seen outright lies and horren- from the Board of Health for a poten- mation and registration. are very dangerous roads to go down, dous comments posted on social me- Supreme Ct Weakened By Politics tial ordinance that would restrict Flu is with us year-round but the the sort of roads that could very well dia by people who live a few blocks I could not have dreamed when I was “If we want to protect the Supreme smoking at public events in Westfield. height of the flu season will be upon end up in the destruction of our great away. These same people then reach a student at the University of Pennsyl- Court’s legitimacy, Kavanaugh should After some discussion, including how us before we know it. The public is nation by the slow death of our social out and turn off speech with the click vania Law School more than 50 years not be confirmed.” to accommodate smokers, the Board urged to get their vaccinations before norms and institutions. of a button if it makes them uncom- ago that the day would come when The New York Times, October 5, did convey their support for the idea the seasonal flu outbreaks arrive. The real “monsters” aren’t just the fortable, disagrees with their politics politicians attack the integrity and le- spoke of “The Supreme Court’s legiti- of restricting smoking at public events. There is a delay between getting the leaders or the politicians pushing these or is critical of them or someone they gitimacy of the United States Supreme macy crisis.” The Centers for Disease Control vaccine and when it reaches full ef- narratives, because they can’t exist in support. Discussions are littered with Court. Senator Whitehouse undermined the and Prevention reminds everyone that fectiveness, so don’t wait. Informa- a vacuum and do what they do. They emotionally charged words, logical Senator Feinstein, “Confirming Supreme Court when on September 4 smoking causes disability and dis- tion on the health department’s ac- are the friends, family and neighbors fallacies, personal attacks and far too Judge Kavanaugh in the face of cred- he publicly stated at the Kavanaugh ease to almost every part of the hu- tivities, including child health clinics who excuse or even condone unjust little critical thinking or active listen- ible allegations of sexual assault that nomination hearing of the Senate Judi- man body and remains the leading and vaccines for adults, and other and/or unethical conduct because it is ing. were not thoroughly investigated, and ciary Committee, “The litany of ‘Rob- cause of preventable death. The board programs and activities can be found directed against “other people,” such I urge everyone who has indulged his belligerent, partisan performance erts Five’ decisions explains why big of health looks forward to seeing an on the Westfield Regional Health as members of another political party, me to this point and read this far, to go in last Thursday’s hearing undermines Republican interests want Judge actual proposed ordinance and will Department website at religious or racial group, or citizens do something about stepping out of the legitimacy of the Supreme Court.” Kavanaugh on the court so badly. No of another country. No criminal has your comfort zone. Seek out those (Senator Feinstein knew for weeks wonder the American people feel the provide comments if requested. www.westfieldnj.gov/health. about the allegations yet never pre- game is rigged.” The board reviewed the depart- The next meeting of the Westfield ever gone free, and no dictator ever who feel, look or believe differently sented them to Senate Judiciary Com- Protestors stormed the Supreme ment reports for August 2018. Twenty- Board of Health will be on Monday, held power for one single second, than you! Engage those people with mittee Chairman Grassley or to the Court Building as if it were the Bastille, two inspections were conducted. November 5 at 5:30 p.m. in the without countless scores of otherwise respect, listen to what they say and FBI.) banged on its great bronze doors, and Nineteen inspections resulted in sat- Westfield Municipal Building; the “good people” who made the con- truly consider if there is room for Senator Richard Blumenthal, “This tried to pry them open. isfactory ratings, two inspections did public is invited to attend. scious and knowing choice to do noth- change or compromise. Let’s get back day is the saddest and angriest of my The Supreme Court justices cannot not involve ratings changes, one re- Thomas O’Neill, President ing in the service of some (generally to responsible and informed public time in the Senate. The Republicans go on television talk shows to protect sulted in a conditional rating. The Westfield Board of Health self-interested) “greater good” while discourse across our great nation, and have succeeded in confirming a dan- the Supreme Court’s integrity. This conditional ratings require that the injustices were committed against work together to resolve the many gerous and deeply flawed nominee only must be left to the American public. great issues of our day. by breaking all the rules and norms. Chief Justice and former President These Issues Make Me A Left-Wing Mobster If each one of us can make this The damage done today will be endur- William Howard Taft, “Presidents come President Trump says I am part of an slide into a climate for which there is no dential animus. The lives of our com- commitment, we will collectively be ing-to the United States Supreme Court and go, but the Supreme Court goes on angry, ruthless, unhinged mob. I thought precedent in the lifetime of our species. muters are put at risk daily through able to demand the same from our and the country.” (Senator Blumenthal forever.” But at the rate we are going that your readers would like to read a As a scientist, I prefer to depend on the dependence on a 100-year old decrepit leaders. The alternative is to continue declared during his 2010 senatorial his prediction for the Supreme Court profile of one of these crazed Jacobins. professional judgment of climate sci- and crumbling tunnel under the Hudson. further down the current cynical rab- campaign, “I served in Vietnam” when may prove to be wrong. Me. entists rather than the amateur “scien- I am concerned about President’s bit hole we are in, where issues are he had been given deferments! The country simply cannot afford a I am a 72 year-old father of two tific instincts” of our President to save Trump’s attacks on our media, media never resolved but people are satis- Brian Fallon, the national press sec- United States Supreme Court weak- daughters, and three grandchildren. I the world I grew up in for my grand- that guard the protections that guaran- fied enough so long as someone has it retary for the Clinton 2016 presidential ened by politics. have lived in Union County since 1985. children. tee I shall be able to publish this letter worse than them. campaign, “This is such a sham. This Classifying the Justices as either lib- I have never been politically active I am concerned for healthcare and in The Leader without fear of extra- nomination process is illegitimate and eral or conservative as if the Justices Vincent Kearney until the events of the last two years especially for the coverage of those judicial execution, or a body slam un- Garwood so will any Supreme Court with Brett automatically do what their party tells awoke me. who have a pre-existing condition; and der the approving eyes of our Presi- Kavanaugh on it.” them to do does not help. This classifi- I am concerned that we have a Presi- for the women whose reproductive dent. The NAACP, “Kavanaugh may yet cation evidences startling ignorance dent with no moral compass. A serial health is unfunded. I have yet to hear If concern for these issues makes me be confirmed, but this will make the about the judicial process. adulterer, and self-confessed any coherent plan for a replacement for a left-wing mobster, then sign me up. (Supreme Court) fundamentally ille- Please leave the United States Su- perpetuator of sexual abuse, who rou- the Affordable Care Act from those like The likes of Leonard Lance and Bob gitimate.” preme Court alone because without the tinely demeans women and has no Congressman Lance who consistently Hugin will offer no relief for these The Nation, September 17, “With Supreme Court to answer federal ques- qualms about separating children from voted against its funding. woes. They are once and future facili- the coming addition of Kavanaugh on tions under Article III, Section 2 of the their mothers. How do I explain this to I am concerned that right here, where tators of the President and his agenda. the bench, the American people will Constitution there can be no unifor- my grandchildren? already only 82 cents of each of our I shall be voting for Tom Malinowski need to ask themselves if the Court can mity of law without which there can be I am concerned about our deteriorat- federal tax dollars is spent in our state, and Bob Menendez, and I encourage be trusted properly to exercise its law- no unity of country! ing environment, and the protections our pockets have been picked again to your readers to do the same. fully derived powers.” Stephen Schoeman that are stripped from it on a daily basis. reward Republican mega-donors, while The Washington Post, September 29, Mervyn Turner Westfield We have a scant 20 years to prevent a the Gateway project lies mired in Presi- Scotch Plains goleader.com/form/subscribe

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8000 Fellowship Road | Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 877-708-1121 Page 6 Thursday, October 25, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Mr. Goggi to Tell Hist. Soc. About ‘Tea and Health’ WESTFIELD — As part of the may make a reservation by e-mailing Westfield Historical Society’s First [email protected] Wednesday Luncheon series, Peter or calling (908) 654-1794 before 11 Goggi, president of the Tea Associa- a.m. on Friday, November 2. Individu- tion of the USA, will speak on “Tea als are asked to advise if there are and Health” on November 7. The special dietary needs. event will begin with check-in at The luncheon fee of $35 for 11:45 a.m. at the Echo Lake Country Westfield Historical Society members Club, located at 515 Springfield Av- and $40 for non-members includes a enue, Westfield. three-course meal, coffee/tea and gra- Back by popular demand, Mr. tuity. The luncheon fee should be paid Goggi will give a new talk about in advance (check payable to Westfield different types of tea made from Ca- Historical Society) by mailing to mellia sinensis — the plant from Westfield Historical Society, P.O. Box which all tea is derived — and the 613, Westfield, N.J. 07091, or online common, healthful properties that at westfieldhistoricalsociety.org/regis- all “true” teas possess. Mr. Goggi, a tration/. Payments should be received professional tea taster, also will dem- by Friday prior to the luncheon. onstrate his method of tea tasting. Westfield Historical Society member- KNIGHTS SUPPORT STUDENT...During their General Meeting on October 16, As president of the Tea Associa- ships also will be available at the lun- the Cranford Knights of Columbus donated $5,000 to Cranford High School tion, Mr. Goggi has implemented cheon. student Ray Schwartz and his family to help with his fight against cancer from the and updated its Strategic Plan; has The Westfield Historical Soci- proceeds of the council’s 2018 Annual Golf Outing. Pictured is Grand Knight Jim continued to drive the Tea and ety is celebrating its 50th anniver- Vari making the check presentation, along with Detective Steve D’Ambola, Ray Health message of the Tea Coun- sary this year. Since 1968, the and his family and Council Chaplain Monsignor Tim Shugrue. For information cil; executed the growth agenda 501(c)(3) non-profit organization about joining the council, call Membership Chairman John Caprio at (732) 306- 5634 or visit cranfordknights.org. WELCOME, CUNNINGHAM FAMILY…Minister Gary Cunningham is pic- for the Specialty Tea Institute, and has worked to preserve, interpret tured with his wife, Diana, and daughters, Ashley, left, and Amelia. He was helped to guide the tea industry on and encourage interest in history, recently named as the new spiritual leader of the Echo Lake Church of Christ its path of growth. Currently, the Westfield and its residents through Garwood Lions to Sponsor in Westfield. United States is now the third larg- educational efforts and community est importer in the world, and tea outreach programs. For more in- continues to grow across all forms: formation on the Westfield His- Annual Halloween Parade Echo Lake Church of Christ Traditional, Foodservice, Specialty torical Society and its events, visit and Ready to Drink. westfieldhistoricalsociety.org and GARWOOD — The Garwood Li- The buffet-style breakfast will in- Welcomes New Minister Those wishing to attend the luncheon like the organization on Facebook. ons Club will present the borough’s clude pancakes, sausage, bacon, annual Halloween Parade on coffee, tea and juice. WESTFIELD — The Echo Lake The Echo Lake Church of Christ Wednesday, October 31. The pa- The Pancake Breakfast is a major Church of Christ welcomed its new describes itself as “a loving and car- rade will begin out of the Borough fundraiser for the Garwood Lions Club. minister, Gary Cunningham, and his ing community of believers who are Hall parking lot at 403 South Av- Local businesses are welcome to sup- family on September 1. purposed in living the values of Jesus enue at 7 p.m. It will be led by the port the organization by taking out a Minister Cunningham has 12 years Christ, which is summarized in love.” Garwood Fire Department under business card-size ad on the placemat of experience in the ministry, which Echo Lake Church is located at 419 the underpass to Lincoln School, for $30. If interested in purchasing ad includes approximately four years in Springfield Avenue, at the intersec- located at 400 Second Avenue. space and/or purchasing tickets in ad- youth leadership, three years as an tion of East Broad Street, in Westfield. Those preferring not to walk in the vance at a reduced rate of $6 each, associate minister and five years as To contact the church, e-mail parade can meet the rest of those contact Lions Club President Sara lead minister of the Independence City [email protected] or call dressed in costume at the Lincoln Todisco at [email protected] Church of Christ in Kingston, Jamaica. (908) 233-4946. School gymnasium by 7:15 p.m. or (908) 377-7890. Throughout those years, he deliv- This is a free event and the cos- The main mission of this inter- ered weekly sermons, taught Bible Library Invites Teens tume contest is open to anyone from national organization is to help the classes and performed many other tasks newborn to adult. There is even a blind. In addition to hosting com- normally expected from a pulpit min- To Spa Day Nov. 9 group costume category. All par- munity events, the Garwood Lions ister. Besides dutifully serving his CRANFORD — The Cranford ticipants will be given a candy bar Club provides scholarships to se- church congregation, Minister Public Library will hold a Spa Day and winners from each of the cat- lected Garwood students graduat- Cunningham worked extensively in event on Friday, November 9, at 2 egories will earn cash prizes. This ing either eighth grade or high outreach programs, serving many and p.m. Cranford teens are welcome to is the oldest event sponsored by the school. For updates, follow the club various needs of the local community. come make their own soap and bath Garwood Lions Club, which has on Facebook at “Garwood Lions Minister Cunningham is married to bombs, as well as participate in other now been in existence for 89 years. Club.” Diana and they have two daughters, relaxing activities. Additionally, the Lions Club will Amelia and Ashley. He stated, “My Admission to the program is free host its annual Pancake Breakfast We’ll Help You family and I are excited to call the and all are welcome. The Cranford fundraiser on Sunday, November Echo Lake Church of Christ home Public Library is located at 224 Wal- 18, from 8 a.m. to noon. The break- Get Your Business and to participate in the continued nut Avenue. To see other upcoming fast will be held at The Westwood, building of its community. It is my programs, go to cranfordlibrary.org located at 438 North Avenue, in the Spotlight! strong belief that the church is the and click on Calendar or Upcoming Garwood, which provides the ban- cornerstone of the community and Events. TIME FOR TEA...Peter Goggi, president of the Tea Association of the USA, will quet room at no charge to the Lions therefore should prominently partici- speak on the topic of Tea and Health during the First Wednesday Luncheon of the Club. Tickets will be available at 908-232-4407 pate and positively influence the life goleader.com/form/subscribe Westfield Historical Society on November 7 at the Echo Lake Country Club in the door for $7 each and children goleader.com/form/bulletin of the community.” Westfield. under age 6 may attend for free. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 25, 2018 Page 7 Mountainside Library Posts Casino Night Will Benefit November Programming Troops, Vets and Families MOUNTAINSIDE — The couraged to wear comfortable clothing WESTFIELD — Bonds of Cour- Combat Team of the New Jersey Mountainside Public Library has and be prepared to take off their shoes. age and the New Jersey Cavalry and National Guard. scheduled a variety of programs for “Author Visit: Wendy Mass” will Armor Association will host the Sup- Bonds of Courage is an all-vol- November. The library will be closed take place on Saturday, November 3, port Our Troops Casino Night on unteer organization that serves to on Monday, November 12, in obser- from 11 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. New York Saturday, November 17, beginning support troops, veterans and their vance of Veterans Day, and on Thurs- Times bestselling author Wendy Mass at 7 p.m. It will take place at the families. Its programs include re- day and Friday, November 22 and 23, will visit with school-age children at Westfield Armory, located at 500 sources and referrals, care pack- in observance of Thanksgiving. the library. Ms. Mass is the author of Rahway Avenue. ages for deployed troops, and a Tuesday Night Movies will con- 24 novels for young people, includ- The night will benefit Bonds of military assistance fund for emer- tinue with Won’t You Be My Neigh- ing “Space Taxi,” “Time Jumpers” Courage and the Family Readiness gency financial assistance in times bor? (2018, PG-13) on November 6; and “Every Soul a Star.” Children in Groups of the 1st Squadron 102nd of need to cover utility assistance, Chappaquiddick (2017, PG-13) on kindergarten to third grade will meet Cavalry Regiment, 50th Brigade food cards and other necessities. November 13; Earth: One Amazing with her from 11 a.m. until noon. The Family Readiness Groups as- Day (2017, G) on November 20 and Lunch with the author will be served Hist. Soc. to Recall sist commanders in maintaining Book Club (2018, PG-13) on Novem- from noon until 1 p.m., and then those readiness for service members and ber 27. All films start at 6:30 p.m. in fourth grade through high school Cranford In WWI families by promoting self-suffi- Brown Bag Academy also will con- will have the opportunity to chat until CRANFORD — The Cranford ciency, resiliency and stability dur- tinue on Mondays in November, ex- 2:15 p.m. To reserve a session and a Historical Society will present ing peace and war. cept November 12, at 1:15 p.m. The place for lunch, call the library. A few “Cranford in World War I” on Sun- Funds raised will support their current course features lectures by books will be available for purchase day, November 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. primary missions: the shipping of Professor Robert Greenberg on “The courtesy of The Town Book Store of This Veterans Day program will be care packages, supporting soldier Symphony.” This course will be in Westfield. Families from surround- held at the Crane-Phillips House and family morale enhancement ac- session until December. Participants ing towns are welcome to attend. This Museum, located at 124 North tivities and for military assistance. are asked to bring their lunch; cof- program is made possible by the Union Avenue, Cranford. Tickets are $50 per person; $40 fee, tea and cookies will be served Union County Freeholders Children’s On the 100th anniversary of the for senior citizens and veterans. for dessert. Grant to public libraries. conclusion of World War I, trustee Tickets include $60 in gaming chips “Little Pathfinders Yoga Story Time” Additional programs will be an- and curator Vic Bary will present a for the casino, a buffet dinner, beer will be held on Fridays, November 2, 9 nounced for later in the month. To portrait of the events leading up to and wine, plus music. and 16, at 10 a.m. “Miss Jennifer” will register for library programs, stop into the war and Cranford’s participa- Business owners are asked to join lead a creative story time with music the library or call (908) 233-0115. The tion in it, both on the home front and the community and consider a dona- and yoga for little yogis ages 2 to 5 with Mountainside Public Library is lo- in Europe. tion of a product, service, program their caregivers. Participants are en- cated at 1 Constitution Plaza. The program is free and open to ad or sponsorship to this event. In- the public. All are welcome. For Nicholas Steven Kleb and Hanna Rose Lee-Kleb terested persons are asked to contact more information, call the Cranford Christine Bradley at (703) 407-0203 Historical Society’s office at (908) or [email protected]. For 276-0082 or visit its website at ticket sales and further information, Ms. Hanna Rose Lee cranfordhistoricalsociety.org. go to bondsofcourage.org. Weds Nicholas Steven Kleb Ms. Hanna Rose Lee, the daughter der, sage and wildflowers. of Julie Tarr and Steven Lee of Em- Zach Geist of Jersey City, N.J., pire, Mich., was married on Satur- was the best man. Serving as grooms- day, September 1, to Nicholas Steven men were Tyler Kleb of Randolph, Kleb. He is the son of Elizabeth and N.J. and Kyle Kleb of Garnerville, Jeffrey Kleb of Manahawkin, N.J. N.Y., brothers of the groom; Eugene The ceremony and reception took Rutigliano of Columbus, Ohio; and place at Black Star Farms Winery in Gideon Lee of East Lansing, Mich., Suttons Bay, Mich., with the Rever- brother of the bride. end Eileen Stulak officiating. A 2006 graduate of Westfield High Given in marriage by her father, School, the bride earned a Bachelor of the bride wore a Truvelle bridal gown Arts degree in Journalism and Media CABARET NIGHT...Joe Regan and Elaine Brier will once again share the stage featuring beaded embroidery. She Studies from Rutgers University in for “October Surprise,” a lively fundraiser at the First Congregational Church of carried a bouquet of lavender, white 2010. She is employed as Senior Digi- Westfield, this Saturday evening, October 27, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. roses and Michigan wildflowers. tal Marketing Manager with Penguin The public is invited to the revue, which also will feature a silent auction and raffle Katherine Lee of Interlochen, of themed gift baskets. For information, visit the church’s website at Random House in New York City. fccofwestfield.org. Mich., was the maid of honor for her The bridegroom, a 2004 graduate sister. The bridal attendants included of Randolph High School, earned a Kristen Fortino of Manhattan, N.Y.; Bachelor of Arts degree in History Cabaret Night to Feature Christine Raitt of Hoboken, N.J.; from Fairleigh Dickinson Univer- PUMPKIN PAL...No tricks, just treats, at the Miller-Cory House Museum. Dina Dondiego of Westfield, N.J.; sity in 2008. He is employed as a Helena Geist of Jersey City, N.J.; Quality Assurance Analyst at Physi- Music, Comedy and More and Jen Ribeiro of Seattle, Wash. All cians World in Lyndhurst, N.J. Miller-Cory Gearing Up For wore deep lavender gowns and car- Following a wedding trip to Paris, WESTFIELD – The popular caba- are a roster of cabaret and theatre ried bouquets of pink roses, laven- the couple resides in Bayonne, N.J. ret fundraiser “October Surprise” will performers and talented amateurs. Halloween Hocus Pocus return to the First Congregational Mr. Regan, FCC assistant director WESTFIELD — The Miller-Cory October 25, through Saturday, Octo- Church (FCC) this Saturday, October of music, is a professional pianist/ Scotch Plains Public Library House Museum will welcome fami- ber 27. To make a reservation, call 27, at 7 p.m. It will take place in the singer who performs at piano bars lies this Sunday, October 28, from (908) 232-1776. For more informa- church’s newly restored Patton Audi- and cabaret rooms throughout the met- 1:30 to 4 p.m., to celebrate Hallow- tion about the museum and its pro- torium, located at 125 Elmer Street, ropolitan area. He currently can be Announces Trivia Night een Hocus Pocus. This program is grams, visit millercoryhouse.com. Westfield. The evening features a seen at “Don’t Tell Mama” every appropriate for young children, ages lively revue of show tunes and com- Tuesday in Manhattan, at GP’s SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch team on the night of the event. 3 through elementary school. The mu- Mountainside Rotary edy under the direction of award- Hamilton Park in Jersey City on Fri- Plains Public Library will host Trivia The Scotch Plains Public Library seum is located at 614 Mountain Av- winning cabaret pianist Joe Regan. days and at 16 Prospect in Westfield Night on Monday, November 5, at 7 is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue. enue, Westfield. Holding Coat Drive Desserts and coffee are served. This on Thursdays and Sundays. p.m., in honor of The Great Ameri- For more information or to register, The museum’s costumed docents MOUNTAINSIDE — The Rotary event is free and open to the public. First hosted by the FCC in 2003, can Read (TGAR). The top titles go to scotlib.org or call (908) 322- will greet visitors at the door of the Club of Mountainside is conducting a Actress, singer and songwriter “October Surprise” has become an will have been revealed, but there is 5007, extension no. 204. colonial farmhouse. Numerous ac- coat drive now through Tuesday, Elaine Brier, known for her come- eagerly-awaited annual event. Admis- still plenty of time to celebrate all Programming for The Great Ameri- tivities are planned for the after- November 20. Donations of gently- dic songs, will once again share the sion is free and raffle tickets will be the TGAR books. Participants are can Read is offered as part of a grant noon, including decorate-your-own used or new coats may be brought to stage with Mr. Regan. Joining them sold for a chance to win several invited to test their book smarts at from the American Library Associa- Halloween cupcake, a scavenger the Mountainside Public Library, lo- themed gift baskets. All proceeds Trivia Night and maybe bring home tion and PBS. More information about hunt, crafts, storytelling and tattoos. cated at 1 Constitution Plaza. Coats Parade and Contests benefit the church’s various minis- some TGAR prizes. The Great American Read, including Festive refreshments will be served. will be donated to St. Joseph Social tries. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; seat- Registration is required. Each par- how to vote for favorite titles, can be Visitors are encouraged to come in Service Center in Elizabeth. 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Born in Brooklyn, avid volunteer throughout her life, attend a presentation by Ken Ward, pected and would explain why the N.Y., on December 17, 1932, she is most recently at the Charlottesville president of the Historical Society wedding was not in Elizabeth. Elisha Mr. Walter Hageman passed away years, Shirley Hageman; by their survived by her loving husband of Senior Center, the Church of the In- of Elizabeth, held at the Reeve His- and his brother, Elias, later presi- on Thursday, October 18, 2018, at daughters, Wendy Sullivan, Bonnie 27 years, Richard Cook, along with carnation and various other organiza- tory and Cultural Resource Center dent of the Continental Congress, Overlook Medical Center in Sum- Gajdzisz and her husband, John, her five children, James Flinn, Jr. tions. She pursued her interests with on Sunday, November 4, at 2 p.m. were active spymasters for Wash- mit, N.J. He was 88 years old. Born and Trish Brown and her husband, and his wife, Marilyn, Janet Flinn, passion until the end. Mr. Ward will show and discuss a ington. Their spy organizations were in Elizabeth, N.J., to George and Peter; by his grandchildren, Sean, Timothy Flinn, Carole O’Neil and A memorial service will be cel- collection of items that are on loan financed with Lafayette’s gold. Anna Hageman, Walter had been a Kelly, Ryan, Taylor and Tommy; Michael Flinn. She also left behind ebrated at 2 p.m. on Friday, October to the Westfield Historical Society After the 1778 wedding, the sol- Scotch Plains resident for 45 years. and by his brother, George ten grandchildren and two great- 26, at the Church of Our Saviour, from the Historical Society of diers of King George did indeed A veteran of the U.S. Army, Hageman. grandchildren. Her sisters, Judy 1165 Rio Road East, Charlottesville, Elizabeth. These artifacts are from raid Elizabeth and destroyed the Walter received his Baccalaureate The funeral service will begin at Inciarrano, Ruthanne Redmond and Va. 22901. the Belcher-Ogden Mansion of contents of the Belcher-Ogden Man- from Rutgers University and his 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 27, at Marion Murphy, are also left be- In lieu of flowers, donations in her Elizabeth and many are associated sion. The wedding punchbowl may Master of Science from the New- the First United Methodist Church hind to mourn her passing. memory may be sent to Mountainside with a wedding that took place in well have survived because it was ark College of Engineering. An of Scotch Plains, 1171 Terrill Road. Pat grew up in Brooklyn, raised her Senior Living, 1220 Crozet Avenue, 1778 in Westfield. not in Elizabeth. engineer for AT&T in New Jersey In lieu of flowers, please make con- family in New Jersey and then moved Crozet, Va. 22932. Mr. Ward’s talk will focus on the Reservations are required for this and North Carolina for many years, tributions to the Breast Cancer Re- to her dream house in Pennsylvania October 25, 2018 items connected to the wedding of program and space is limited. To Mr. Hageman then worked as a search Foundation at www.bcrf.org. Elisha Boudinot to Catherine make a reservation, e-mail plant manager for Nassau Recy- Arrangements are by Memorial Peartree Smith, daughter of William [email protected] cling in Staten Island, retiring in Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue, Peartree Smith, Elizabeth mayor and or call (908) 654-1794. A $5 dona- 1988. Walter loved to play golf Fanwood. To express condolences, Holiday Boutique to Benefit a founder and trustee of Princeton tion per person is suggested. and enjoyed traveling with his wife. please visit fanwoodmemorial.com. University. For perhaps 150 years The Reeve History and Cultural He is survived by his wife of 62 October 25, 2018 Cranford Historical Society the accepted story about the artifacts Resource Center is located at 314 concerned an Elizabeth wedding and Mountain Avenue, Westfield. The CRANFORD — The Cranford His- donate new or slightly-used items reception in 1778. Alexander Westfield Historical Society is cel- torical Society will hold its Annual (no electrical items) is requested to Hamilton was thought to be the Mas- ebrating its 50th anniversary this Holiday Boutique/Garage Sale drop them off at the Hanson House ter of Ceremonies and both George year. Since 1968, the 501(c)(3) non- Fundraiser on Saturday, November 17, on November 5, 7, 12 and 14, be- Washington and Marquis de profit Westfield Historical Society and Sunday, November 18, at the tween 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., and on Lafayette were in attendance. has worked to preserve, interpret Hanson House. The Hanson House is November 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. only. A wonderful historical story it and encourage interest in history, located at 38 Springfield Avenue, This fund-raising event will help might have been, except for records Westfield and its residents through Cranford. Boutique hours will be 10 the Cranford Historical Society, the of The Presbyterian Church in educational efforts and community a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Crane-Phillips House Museum and Westfield indicating that the wed- outreach programs. For more infor- New and gently-used holiday mer- the Historical Society’s History ding actually took place in Westfield. mation on the Westfield Historical chandise will be available for sale. Scholarship Fund. For more infor- Considering the proximity of Society and its events, visit This event is an opportunity to buy mation, call the Cranford Histori- 30,000 of King George’s soldiers westfieldhistoricalsociety.org and interesting decorations and orna- cal Society’s office at (908) 276- on Staten Island and an existing like the organization on Facebook. ments for the home as well as some 0082 or visit its website at unusual items. Anyone wishing to cranfordhistoricalsociety.com. Annual Mass to Honor ‘Historical Thinking Skills’ Law Enforcement Officers To Be Program Topic AREA — The Archdiocese of Detective Eric Lieberman, SPRINGFIELD — The commu- located in Washington Crossing, Pa. Newark will celebrate the 26th An- Westfield Police Department (May Columbia Bank Hosts nity is invited to a program on “Using Mr. Savage is a teacher of Advanced nual Mass for Law Enforcement 22, 2018). Historical Thinking Skills to Research Placement United States History and Officers at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Undersheriff/Chief Kevin Ryan, 30th Annual Charity Golf Classic Your Ancestors” next Thursday, No- Advanced Placement Capstone Semi- November 8, at the Cathedral Ba- Essex County Sheriff’s Office (June vember 1, at 7 p.m. It will take place nar at the Academy for Information silica of the Sacred Heart, located 20, 2018). Golfers raise $100,000 to Benefit at the Springfield Free Public Li- Technology in Scotch Plains. at Clifton Avenue and Victoria Av- This year’s Mass also will honor brary, located at 66 Mountain Av- This program is jointly sponsored enue, Newark. Cardinal Joseph W. those officers from the Port Au- Boys & Girls Clubs of America enue, Springfield. by the Daughters of the American Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of thority Police Department who per- Guest speaker Paul Savage will Revolution (DAR) – Church and Can- Newark, will serve as the principal ished in and following the Septem- FAIR LAWN, N.J. – Columbia Bank. “We are proud to support focus on using historical thinking non and Crane’s Ford Chapters; the celebrant and homilist. ber 11, 2001 terrorist attack. Bank’s 30th Annual Charity Golf these two local Boys & Girls Club skills in researching the Morris County Sons of the American Revolution The Mass remembers with rev- “For more than a quarter of a Classic raised $100,000, with pro- of America and their efforts to pro- Militia and one’s patriot ancestors. (SAR) – West Fields Chapter, and the erence the men and women who century, we have gathered together ceeds divided equally between the vide our youth with the tools for a Attendees will learn how to use ad- Springfield Free Public Library. serve in the often-dangerous pro- to thank God for the many men and Boys & Girls Clubs of Hawthorne bright future.” vanced Google search tools to nar- After the presentation, refreshments fession of protecting society, and women who answer the call to serve and Northwest New Jersey. The Shown accepting the donations at row historical investigations; use the will be served and members of the honors in particular those who lost and protect us all,” said Cardinal clubs promote the importance of a special check presentation are John State of New Jersey archives, and DAR and SAR will be available to their lives in the line of duty in the Tobin. “We continue to ask God planning for the future, demonstrat- Bertollo, CEO of Boys & Girls explore the assets of the David Li- answer attendees’ questions about past year. Attendance by men and for His blessings for those who ing good character and citizenship, Clubs of Hawthorne, left; Thomas brary of the American Revolution membership. women in law enforcement state- persevere in keeping our commu- and living a healthy lifestyle. Some J. Kemly, President and CEO of wide at this Mass has grown every nities safe.” 124 golfers took part in this annual Columbia Bank, center, and Joseph Westfield Community Ctr. year since its inception. Some 1,500 Law enforcement officers from charitable fundraiser held at North Lynch, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs representatives from federal, state, throughout the state and region, Jersey Country Club in Wayne. of Northwest New Jersey, right. county and municipal law enforce- and their families and friends, are “Each year Team Columbia looks About Columbia Bank Slates Two Workshops ment departments and agencies, as invited to attend the Mass and of- forward to this fun event for a great Headquartered in Fair Lawn, well as many public officials, typi- fer their support. The liturgy also cause,” said Thomas J. Kemly, N.J., Columbia Bank has an asset WESTFIELD — The Westfield Pre-registration for these events is cally attend this Mass. will include a ceremonial presen- President and CEO of Columbia base of over $6 billion and 49 full- Community Center (WCC) has an- required, and available by calling This year, the Mass will honor, tation of the National Colors. A hot service offices throughout New nounced two workshops, open to the Pauline Martineau-Ellam, program in order of their End of Watch dates: and cold luncheon buffet at the Library to Host Jersey. Columbia Bank offers a public, taking place at its 558 West director for seniors at the Westfield Lt. Christopher Robateau, Jer- Rink in Branch Brook Park will Drapery Drawing wide range of consumer and com- Broad Street location. Community Center, at (908) 232- The first program, entitled “Pre- 4759. Each of these workshops will sey City Police Department (Janu- follow the liturgy. Tickets to the SCOTCH PLAINS — Local art- mercial products, including online ary 5, 2018). luncheon are $20. To obtain tick- and mobile banking, localized lend- vention of Falls,” will be held on follow the 11:30 a.m. “Senior Café” ist Sandra Cerchio is offering Thursday, November 8, at 12:30 p.m. Mobile Meals lunch available at the Trooper Brian McNally, New Jer- ets, call 1-(800)-427-7651 or e- monthly drawing classes for adults ing centers as well as title, invest- sey State Police (May 20, 2018). mail [email protected]. ment and wealth management ser- It will be presented by Excel Ortho- WCC for senior citizens from age 18 and older at the Scotch pedic Physical Therapy. The second Westfield and the surrounding com- Plains Public Library. This month’s vices. For more information about Columbia Bank’s full line of prod- program, “K-9 Police Dog Demon- munity. However, the workshops are session will be held on Friday, No- stration,” is scheduled for the follow- open to all. DUGHI, HEWIT & DOMALEWSKI vember 2, at 10 a.m. The focus will ucts and services, visit their website at ColumbiaBankOnline.com. ing Thursday, November 15, at 12:30 For further information and to sign be on drapery. Registration is re- p.m., and will be presented by the K- up for this weekly Tuesday and Thurs- Criminal Defense Matters quired. Attendees should bring Paid Bulletin Board 9 Unit of the Union County Sheriff’s day “Café Lunch” program, call Ms. sketch paper, pencils and an eraser. goleader.com/form/bulletin Department. Martineau-Ellam. For more information or to reg- State and Municipal Criminal Court ister, go to scotlib.org, e-mail Opus 1 to Perform [email protected], call (908) Motor Vehicle Tickets • DWI 322-5007, extension no. 204, or Halloween Program stop by the Reference Desk. The AREA — The Opus 1 Choir and Scotch Plains Public Library is lo- Orchestra will present a “Halloween cated at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one SPOOKtacular” at 4 p.m. this Sun- block from Park Avenue, in the day, October 28. It will take place at center of the township. St. Joseph Catholic Church, located at 767 Prospect Street, Maplewood. ADS PLACED IN Led by nationally known composer Gerard Chiusano, the group will per- THE LEADER/TIMES form pieces from classical to Broad- BRING RESULTS way. Tickets can be purchased through Call Brandon Minde, Former Prosecutor the website opus1singers.org. Mention this ad for a complimentary conference 340 North Avenue, Cranford, NJ TRICK OR TREAT (908) 272-0200 • www.dughihewit.com BRING YOUR DENTIST SOMETHING SWEET TRIBUTE TO COLIN...Friends of Colin will hold their fourth annual Turkey Trot the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 23, to raise money to fight TURN YOUR CANDY INTO CA$H pediatric cancer. The 5K event honors Cranford resident Colin Maher, who died The Family Law Department of Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski BY GIVING US YOUR SECRET STASH at age 16 after battling Ewing’s sarcoma. Pictured, participants show their spirit Presents during last year’s race. Westfield Pediatric Dental Group is having their Annual Halloween Contest. So bring your candy into our office Friends of Colin to Host and receive a cash reward for the amount you bring. The child who brings the most Halloween Candy weekdays between November 1st and November 9th will receive Annual 5K Turkey Trot four free movie passes to AMC Theaters!! CRANFORD — Friends of Colin run and helping end pediatric can- is gearing up to hold its fourth annual cer.” For further information please contact our office at Turkey Trot scheduled for Friday, Last year’s winners were Will Smith 908-232-1231 or come visit us at: November 23, the day after Thanks- of Cranford, who ran 17:27, for the giving. The run raises money to fight men’s first-place finish, and Abby WESTFIELD PEDIATRIC DENTAL GROUP pediatric cancer. Keisling of Washington, D.C., who 555 WESTFIELD AVENUE The 10 a.m. 5K starts in Unami ran 22:19 for the women’s first-place WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 Park and travels the flat streets of finish. Many of the participants run Garwood and Cranford. It typically the race competitively, while others www.kidsandsmiles.com draws local residents and people who choose to walk the route. are visiting family for the holidays. To register for the race, visit After the race, the littlest in the crowd runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Garwood/ Top row standing: Jennifer L. Young, Esq., Catherine A. Manino, Esq. get to run a half-mile “fun run.” There FriendsofColinTurkeyTrot. Registra- Bottom row sitting: Kristin M. Capalbo, Esq., Mario C. Gurrieri, Esq. (Chair) also are raffle baskets to try to win tion is $25 but the price increases 4 Lawyers, 4 Levels of Experience, 4 Hourly Rates and snacks for the race participants. after Friday, November 9. “The race is a great way for the Friends of Colin formed after the All designed to serve your interests in all aspects of divorce including community to come together over the death of 16-year-old Cranford resi- custody, parenting time, relocation, distribution of assets, alimony, child Thanksgiving holiday,” said Ryan dent Colin Maher. Colin died after a support, college costs, prenuptial agreements, mediation, domestic violence, McGann, executive director of fight with Ewing’s sarcoma, an ag- palimony and post-divorce changes in financial circumstances. Friends of Colin. “I think it is won- gressive bone cancer. His neighbor- Mention this ad to receive a complimentary conference derful where runners come from our hood friends decided to continue community, both Garwood and fighting the disease and to raise money Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. Cranford, and all over the East coast. for Dr. Jeffrey Toretsky, a Georgetown 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 All the proceeds from the run directly University doctor who is trying to (908) 272-0200 Tell your friends to stop by our office benefit pediatric cancer research, and find a cure. Friends of Colin also www.dughihewit.com and bring their candy! while we give thanks, we can also holds an annual Easter Egg Hunt give forward by participating in the fundraiser in the spring. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 25, 2018 Page 9 Innovation Classroom at WHS Offers STEM Ed. WESTFIELD -- It’s Period 4 in Foundation for its generosity,” says Engineering and Design at Westfield Paul Pineiro, assistant superintendent High School and students are getting for curriculum, instruction, and pro- ready to build a pinhole camera, a grams. “Ultimately the goal is for ev- light proof box that uses a small hole ery square inch of the Innovation Class- in one side as an aperture to project an room to contribute to learning and to inverted image on the opposite side be flexible. We are preparing our stu- of the box. dents to work in innovation fields that What’s as impressive as this new are in great demand right now and to course offering, part of the district’s get them familiar through problem- continued commitment to Science, solving and project-based activities. Technology, Engineering and Math- If we’re going to encourage them and ematics (STEM) education, is the expect them to try different things, room in which it is taught. then our classroom needs to support This once traditional space has been that way of learning.” transformed into an Innovation Class- In addition to Engineering and De- room with a digital presentation po- sign, the Innovation Classroom currently dium, LED lighting, laptops with com- houses other classes and is a meeting puter aided design (CAD) capabili- place for the Robotics Club as well. ties, motorized window shades, re- Robotics Club members have used tractable ceiling mounted power many of the available tools to facili- cords, and furniture on wheels. tate the design process, including the “I love having the flexibility to movable furniture, projection system, arrange the room for cooperative and erasable surfaces, such as the learning in small groups, large groups, whiteboard and the glass board. FRANKENKIND...The three kindergarten classes at Brookside Place School in teams of 2, and whole group instruc- Superintendent Margaret Dolan Cranford worked together to build “Frankenkind,” their contribution to the tion,” Laura Doyle, the instructor, Ed.D. said the district hopes to ex- Downtown Cranford Scarecrow Stroll. This friendly monster offers treats instead said. “The engineering curriculum we pand the use of the Innovation Class- of tricks. His bucket is overflowing with statements identifying what kindness are using focuses on hands-on learn- room next year and beyond. means to the students. ing in teams, so the traditional prac- “It’s inspiring to see our high school tice of having the teacher and the students so engaged in the new Inno- chalkboard at the front of the room vation Classroom,” said Ms. Dolan. Marching Blue Devils Reach with all desks in rows would hinder “We look forward to building on our our ability to learn in such a manner.” engineering and STEM programs in Ms. Doyle says her students look the coming years so that we can offer Finals In Reg. Competition forward to the arrival of a 3-D printer this unique learning experience to WESTFIELD — Westfield High been working since that day for the and a laser engraver in the coming more of our students.” School’s (WHS) marching band opportunity perform alongside the months. MUSIC FUN TIME...The Music FunTime curriculum at the New Jersey Work- Work on turning the space into the shop for the Arts Music Studio in Westfield utilizes games, such as hopscotch, to reached the finals of a prestigious best high school bands in the Mid- Dean’s List Announced teach musical concepts like rhythm. regional competition for the first time Atlantic region. Innovation Classroom began over the ever this past weekend. “Our Westfield students left a last- summer after the district received a for TCNJ The Marching Blue Devils were ing impression on their audience this generous grant of more than $93,000 AREA -- The following students Preschool Music Class Offers competing in the Bands of America weekend representing their commu- from the Westfield Foundation Bogaert have earned the esteemed honor of Mid-Atlantic Regional Marching Band nity, school, and band program in the Fund which honors longtime resident placement on the Dean’s List at The Competition at the University of Dela- most positive way possible. The entire and philanthropist Betty Bogaert who College of New Jersey for the spring More Than Just Playtime ware for the third consecutive year. evening was magical and will serve to died in 2016 at the age of 94. 2018 semester. To achieve this honor, Twenty seven of the top high school be a very special moment in time in our “We are grateful to the Westfield a student must carry 12 or more cred- WESTFIELD — The New Jersey students of all ages to play the violin marching bands on the East Coast, bands’ history for years to come.” its that semester and earn a 3.5 (or Workshop for the Arts Music Studio since 2002. She is a member of the traveling from as far as Connecticut The 2018 production, Goodbye Yel- AP Scholars Named above) grade point average: offers musical opportunities for all String Teachers Association and has and North Carolina, made the jour- low Brick Road, highlights teenage fears Fanwood: Gabriella Guardascione, ages and ability levels, and an extensive performance background. ney to Delaware for the annual com- and challenges and the long road to At St. Peter’s Prep Marketing; Samantha McCallion, El- preschoolers are among those who Ms. Santoro, a graduate of the John petition but just 10 were chosen to finding the courage to face them. AREA -- James C. DeAngelo, '85, ementary Education; Leonardo have the chance to become involved J. Cali School of Music at Montclair compete in the finals. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, by principal of Saint Peter's Prep in Jer- Ramos, Finance; Danielle Scheu, Spe- in an exciting program. State University, teaches flute, vocal Senior Alexander McGrail, who Elton John, forms the musical center- sey City, announced that 50 students cial Education; Jonathan Tam, Biol- In Music FunTime, children ages 3 music and piano. She taught Music plays tenor saxophone, remembers piece of the show and Superman theme were named AP (Advanced Placement) ogy; James Wright, Political Science. to 5 use musical crafts, worksheets, FunTime and other subjects at the the Westfield band’s first appearance Man of Steel and classical music by Scholars. The AP Scholars awards rec- Garwood: Emma Neuberger, En- games and instruments in an engag- 2018 Summer Arts Workshop. in the competition. Shostakovich are also featured. All the ognize high school students who have glish. ing way to explore the arts. Based on Classes for Music FunTime are “We stayed to watch the top 10 music is specially arranged by Band demonstrated college-level achieve- Mountainside: Alanna Namit, Po- John Hopkins research, the program presently offered on Mondays at 1 bands perform even though we didn’t Director Trevor Sindorf for the band. ment through their work in AP classes litical Science, Connor Sottosanti, gives children the opportunity to learn p.m. and 4 p.m. Registration is ongo- make the finals and I remember being The final opportunity to see the and exams. AP Scholars scored 3 or Criminology – BA. to read music notation and play musi- ing. Those who are interested may amazed by how good they were and Westfield marching band perform higher on 3 or more AP exams. AP Westfield: Lauren Androconis, Psy- cal instruments, while fostering their call for a free trial class. wondering how we could ever be that their 2018 production in their home Scholars with Honor received an aver- chology; Brigid Barber, Visual Arts; ability to grasp math and science. For more information, phone the good,” he said. town will be on Saturday at 12:30 age score of 3.25 on four or more Sarah Broughton, Biology; Maxwell This innovative program includes NJWA at (908) 789-9696, visit the Although the Blue Devils finished p.m. before the football game at exams. AP Scholars with Distinction Cerra, Chemistry - ACS w/o Research; a “play center” where children learn NJWA Music Studio at 150-152 East in tenth place, just six points sepa- Kehler Stadium. At half-time the band received an average score of 3.5 or Katherine Crowley, Elementary Edu- how to read staff music, rhythm, note Broad Street, Westfield or log on to rated Westfield (72.4) from this year’s will be performing with eighth-grade greater on on all exams taken and 3 or cation; Shannon Devitt, Accountancy; value and time signatures and apply www.njworkshopforthearts.com. champion, Pennsylvania’s Norwin musicians from the town’s two inter- more on at least five exams. Justin Fernandez, Finance; Michael this to rhythm instruments, keyboard High School (78.65). mediate schools. The following local residents were Gagliardi, Mechanical Engineering; work, sing along, music appreciation Band Director Christopher Vitale On Sunday the band will exchange recognized: Cranford residents Marek James Hunter, Self Designed Major; and movement. College Night Set said: “We’re extremely proud of the their traditional uniforms for Hallow- Wlodarski, '19, and Andrew Tobin, Julia Kuzman, Psychology; Emmy Music FunTime classes are taught band for reaching finals at the 2018 een costumes as they play for the '19, were named AP Scholars with Liederman, Journalism and Prof Writ- by Rosemary Topar and Stefanie For Oct. 30 at SPFHS Bands of America Mid-Atlantic Re- annual parade which will take place Distinction, and Luis Espinal, '18, was ing; Maria Lizzo, Nursing; Griffin Santoro. Ms. Topar, a summa cum SCOTCH PLAINS — The Col- gional. Three years ago we attended this year at the railway station on named an AP Scholar. Mountainside Morgan, Mechanical Engineering; laude graduate of Montclair State lege Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains our first BOA Regional and have South Avenue. resident Keith Schmidt, '18, was named Corinne Petersen, Special Education; University, began the pre-school pro- in collaboration with the Counseling an AP Scholar. Scotch Plains residents Grace Pfeifer, Communication Stud- gram last year. She has been teaching Department at the Scotch Plains Matthew Coyne, '18, and Sean ies; Emily Posyton, History Second- Fanwood High School is hosting its MET Opera Educates FitzGibbon, '18, were named AP Schol- ary Education; Molly Skowron, Biol- 67th Annual College Night on Tues- ars with Distinction. Westfield resi- ogy Secondary Education; Kristen Sister Act Presented at day, October 30, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Teachers in SPF Schools dent Brendan Kane, '18, was named an Villane, Mathematics Second Educ – Mother Seton HS All 11th and 12th grade students, AP Scholar with Distinction. BS; Tiffany Youssef, Physics. whether attending Scotch Plains- SCOTCH PLAINS — On October ence, Ms. Prestridge was honored as CLARK -- Mother Seton Regional Fanwood High School or any of the 3, four teachers from the Scotch she was asked to address the entire High School will present the play local private or parochial high schools, Plains-Fanwood (SPF) schools at- conference on its closing day. The Sister Act. The play will run Friday, are invited to attend this informative tended the 2018 Educator Confer- MET had requested that she share her November 9, Saturday, November 10, program. ence presented at The Metropolitan work on the topic of empathy. Using 8 p.m. and Sunday, November 11 at 3 Representatives from approxi- Opera (MET). In its mission to pro- faceless paper puppets requiring the p.m. Mother Seton is located at One mately 150 colleges are expected to mote opera education across America, collaboration of three puppeteers, Ms. Valley Rd., Clark, NJ (Exit 135 on the attend. Doors will open at 7 p.m. at the MET brings teachers from around Prestridge leads professional devel- GSP). Tickets are: Adult: $10, and Scotch Plains Fanwood High School the country for three days to Manhat- opment workshops created to study Student/Sr. Cit.: $8. For tickets, visit located at 667 Westfield Road in tan to study opera through a wide the subtle yet powerful language of website at www.motherseton.org Scotch Plains. variety of presentations and work- body movement, gesture and mood ESTFIELD EMORIAL IBRARY VENTS shops. Representing SPF were Bar- as a bridge to building awareness and W M L E bara Prestridge and Jennifer Jenkins empathy in students. During a pre- NOVEMBER 2018 from Park Middle School, Megan sentation by a puppeteer group last 550 East Broad Street, Westfield 908.789.4090 www.wmlnj.org Fernandez from Terrill Middle School year at the MET, Ms. Prestridge envi- Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:30 am-9:00 pm Fri & Sat 9:30 am-5:00 pm Sun 1-5:00 pm and Monique Gilbert from SPF High sioned taking puppets beyond enter- Closed November 11 for Veterans Day School. Last year, Ms. Prestridge and tainment and directing that artistry to Closing at 5:00 pm on 11/21 and closed 11/22 for Thanksgiving Ms. Jenkins introduced the MET’s speak to children and adults about program and HD Live opera broad- body language, empathy and com- casts to the students of Park. This passion. Ms. Prestridge and the Arts PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS SEE WEBSITE FOR SIGN UP INFO opera education program has been Integration team in Scotch Plains- 11/5 7:00 pm American West Music by Marc Berger expanded for 2018-19 to include Fanwood will continue to use the Terrill’s choral program and also, the puppets this year within 4th and 5th 11/7 10:00 am Social Media for Businesses: Kean SBDC High School French students. Stu- grade classrooms and world language dents from the middle schools and classrooms. The study of both opera GREETINGS FROM BATMAN...Students, staff and family members from 11/8 10:30 am Chair Yoga with Lorraine Harwelik high school will attend three HD Live and puppetry through arts integration Lincoln School in Garwood were greeted by a special visitor on International PTA Sully Operas from the MET during this initiatives continue to broaden and Walk to School Day on October 3. Batman along with his famous Batmobile 11/9 1:30 pm TGIF! (movie) greeting all of the walkers that day with a high five and some words of wisdom school year. enrich the lives of the Scotch Plains- 11/12 2 & 6:30 pm Foreign Film-to be announced In addition to attending the confer- Fanwood students. about staying fit by exercising and the importance of being respectful. Walk to School Day took place during NJ's Week of Respect this year so Batman's message was especially powerful. 11/14 7:00 pm Raconteur Radio-Frankenstein-It’s Alive! 11/16 1:30 pm TGIF! Into the Amazon (video) RICHARD J. KAPLOW, ESQ. 11/17 2:00 pm Stress Management with Karen Camden 11/27 2:00 pm Make a Fabric Christmas Wreath "40+ Years Experience" 11/28 7:00 pm Gateways to History-Gordon Thomas Ward 11/29 7:00 pm Winter Wonder Foods with Lorraine Harwelik CIVIL & CRIMINAL Trial Lawyer 11/30 1:30 pm TGIF! Classic Movie: St. Vincent Former Asst. 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OPERATIC EDUCATORS...This month, Scotch Plains Fanwood Schools educa- (908) 232-8787 11/17 10:00 am Paws to Read-New readers read to WML dogs tors participate in a MET Opera Educator Conference where they used puppets to help teach empathy. Pictured, left to right are: Coles Principal Karen Wetherell, [email protected] richardjkaplow.com 11/20 6:30 pm Evening LEGO Club (5+years) Park Mddle School Principal Jocelyn Dumaresq, and K-12 Language Arts Supervisor Elizabeth McKenna. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR TRUSTED ADVERTISERS A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 25, 2018 Page 11 Happy Halloween! Sports Section Be Spooky & Fun THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-17 WIDMAN SCORES ON LINDER ASST.; ‘KOS’ NAILS ‘PK’ more photos at goleader.com Raiders Shut Out Red Devils Ballyhoo Sports In Boys Soccer Struggle, 2-0

By DAVID B. CORBIN wind in the game today and I knew if Koseoglu lined up to take the PK and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times I got a good spin off on the ball that it planted it into the net just to the right Midfield control on the part of the would be hard for the keeper to get a of Padavano. Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys soccer hand on. I saw Widman in the box. It “We started off. We got a great run, team kept the visiting Hunterdon Cen- was great in the box and it just hap- got the ball. They got a hand in the tral defenders on their toes until they pened, scored the goal,” Linder ex- box, got a PK. When I go up to take were finally cast off balance when the plained. the PK, I watch what the goalkeeper is Raiders found the net midway through “We were aware at halftime the doing and put it where he is not. He the second half then added a success- coaches made us aware of the wind. went left and I put it right,” Koseoglu ful penalty kick 16 minutes later to Just knock it in, see if we can get balls answered without revealing what he secure a 2-0 victory in the struggle to bounce around a little bit. The calls his specialty. between two Group 4 powerhouses goalie dropped it. I just got my foot on But there was much more to the on October 18. it, tapped it right in front of the goal game than just the two goals. The Raider sophomore center back Joey and it went in. The ball was on the 11th-ranked Red Devils came into the Linder launched a free kick all the ground. I poked it back a little bit and game with an 11-1-1 record but they way from midfield and it landed in the tapped it in,” Widman described. It were immediately pressed with the box where junior Ryan Widman won was his third goal of the season. fifth-ranked Raiders’ midfield push a scramble with some defenders and The icing on the cake arrived when consisting of co-captains Alex Ferrara, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times AWESOME COUGAR TRIO...Senior gymnasts Gabby Markase, left, Erin Infante, center, and Bee Iosso spearheaded the goalkeeper John Padavano in front of a Red Devil defender got his hand on Mike Ferrara, Owen Murphy and Cougars’ victory at the Union County Tournament held at Cranford on October 19. More photos at Ballyhoo Sports the net and tapped it in for the first the ball in the box and the Raiders Rock Valian. score with 22:20 left in regulation. were awarded the penalty kick (PK) “Me and my brother and Owen “I understood that there was a lot of with 6:01 on the clock. Senior Jon CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 IOSSO ALL-AROUND, INFANTE FLOOR, AZZARETO BEAM more photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports Cougars Win Third Straight UCT Gymnastic Title, WF 2nd By DAVID B. CORBIN Cranford Cougars trailed the Blue at 105,24, Union Catholic took fifth Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Devils by just .005 going into the final at 98.1 and Jonathan Dayton (D) took Competition has definitely in- event, the floor exercise, on October sixth at 96.75. creased in Union County gymnastics 19. The Cougars hit their routines Cougar senior Bee Iosso repeated with four teams consistently obtain- well and gathered enough points to as the all-around champion and also ing team scores of 105 or over and win their third straight UCT crown repeated as champion in the vaulting two more pushing 100, so the Union with a 108.425, while Westfield took and the uneven bars. Iosso had an all- County Tournament (UCT) was ex- second at 106.125. around total of 37.2, followed by Blue pected to be a thriller, and it was. A strong Scotch Plains-Fanwood Devil Kaela Azzaretto at 36.9, Cou- After Westfield made a super show- squad placed third with a 105.4 total gar Erin Infante at 36.325 and ing on the balance beam, the hosting just ahead of the Summit Hilltoppers CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 COLDWELL BANKER& E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, October 28th 1-4PM • 817 Harding Street, Westfield

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By DAVID B. CORBIN reception, senior Justin Chambliss had simple. If everybody does their job, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a 16-yard grab and senior Jacob you win games. Kids not doing their Bigger, stronger personnel on the Saltzer had a 10-yard reception. Jun- job every play, there is no one to defensive line plus two long plays on ior running back Timmy Alliegro had blame. We got to work as a unit,” offense enabled the Elizabeth High only 12 yards rushing in the first half Smith said. School Minutemen to earn a 12-0 and only four more in the second half. “Basically in the plays, we didn’t victory over the Westfield Blue Dev- “It was a rough one today. Defi- have all 11 guys doing what they were ils at Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield nitely got close to a lot of their guys on supposed to do on every play. If we on October 20. The 5-2 Minutemen the ground but I got to make better finally do that, we will click but today held the 2-5 Blue Devils’ running plays. I got to make better throws, we definitely did not have all 11 guys game to minus 26 yards on the ground better decisions. It’s a team sport. It working together on every play,” Blue and their furious pressuring of junior doesn’t fall on anyone individually. Devil junior lineman Declan quarterback Hank Shapiro permitted We got to get better in the ways our McCauley expressed. just 56 yards passing. coach said. We are not making good The Blue Devils’ defense, how- Shapiro was sacked six times, five plays, we are not making our blocks, ever, fared relatively well against the times in the second half, and com- getting open. We are not doing a lot of nearly exclusive Elizabeth running pleted just five of 18 pass attempts. things and if we don’t do most of game that featured Javon Wacter, who Senior co-captain Emmett Smith had those things, we can’t win games,” carried 31 times for 132 yards. Most two receptions for 22 yards, senior Shapiro said. of Wacter’s runs were limited to just Griffin Aslanian had an eight-yard “You got to do your job. It’s pretty CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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By ALEX LOWE than the offensive display put on by Then two minutes later, it was Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times these two teams. Union (11-5-1) came Klurman once again giving her team Holly Nelson received a perfect into the match as the number-two the lead, this time on a header past a cross from Corinne Lyght and tapped seed. With top end players Kayla Lima besieged Union goalkeeper, Megan it into the back of the net to give and Kayla Miller-People leading their Carreiro. Scotch Plains-Fanwood a stunning 5- attacks, the Farmers can light up the But Union was not finished by a 4, overtime victory over Union in the scoreboard. They did just that against long shot. In the 57th minute, Tamia semifinal round of the Union County the Raiders. The two players each Howell knotted the game at 3-3 with Tournament on October 20, at Arthur scored a goal and added an assist and a long kick that made its way over the L. Johnson High School in Clark. The their speed presented match-up prob- outstretched fingertips of Raider goal- win sends third-seeded Scotch Plains- lems throughout the game. keeper Maya Kessler. Then Reagan Fanwood (10-4-1) into the finals set “They are probably the best offen- Levy poked one past Kessler after an Cranford HS Sports fan for The Westfield Leader and The Times for Friday night at Kean University. sive team in the county, to be honest,” extended scrum in front of the Raider SUCCESS ON SENIOR NIGHT...The Cranford Cougar seniors pose for a photo after defeating Howell, 5-1, on Senior Night at Memorial Field on October 18. Seniors Lauren Williamson netted a pair of goals and Kenzie Butler added a goal and an assist. Senior Sofia Ambrosio and junior Brooke Swandrak each scored once, while seniors KC Pringle and Clare Ganley and junior Maggie Murray each contributed an assist. BUTLER NETS WINNER IN OT, WILLIAMSON NETS GOAL Cranford Nips Summit in OT; In UCT Girls Soccer Semi, 2-1

By ALEX LOWE towards my general area. I saw the squads would come down to scouting Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times defender in front of me wasn’t step- and determination. Senior Kenzie Butler scored on a ping to it, so I ran around her and “We were talking about it at half- spectacular goal just over a minute stepped right in front of her and I saw time,” said Cranford Head Coach into the second OT period to propel the opportunity to take a shot and it Andrew Gagliardo. “We noticed that top-seeded Cranford to a 2-1 victory went in. It was like twenty yards out. the Summit goaltender, when she over fifth-seeded Summit in the semi- It was a really intense moment be- kicks, she tends to go a little short final round of the Union County Tour- cause now we are going to the county with them. So we told our strikers to nament on October 20 at Arthur L. finals and that hasn’t happened in so push up a little higher to anticipate Johnson High School in Clark. Butler long. It just feels really good to go that and I think that was a perfect scored after intercepting a kick from with this team. If you play your game example of ‘Kenz’ stepping up, set- Summit goaltender Sophie Zachara, then good things will come.” tling with her chest, ripping a shot on who had just successfully defended To that point, Cranford had goal and getting a huge game winner against a Cranford corner. After win- struggled to separate from Summit, for us. She is a senior so it is really, ning the ball, Butler quickly deliv- which has earned the reputation of really special for her. When she jogged ered on a long range, strike from the being a true giant killer this season off the field she said that this was one Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times right sideline that found the back cor- with victories over Scotch Plains- of the craziest moments of her life. SWEET VICTORY...Raiders Leah Klurman, No. 21, Holly Nelson, No. 10, and Corinne Lyght, No. 6, are all smiles after ner of the net beyond a diving Zachara, Fanwood and Westfield already on We’re really happy for her. Some- defeating second-seeded Union, 5-4, to advance to the Union County Tournament Championships. sending the Cougar players into a the resume. The Hilltoppers proved times in games like this, it comes frenzied celebration. those victories were no flukes as they down to things that have nothing to do The Raiders will take on top-seeded said Raider Head Coach Kevin Ewing. net to give Union a 4-3 lead with just “I saw the goalie taking a corner played Cranford on even terms with soccer but it can be about who is Cranford, which eliminated Summit “Those two girls up top, Kayla Lima over 11 remaining in regulation. kick,” said Butler of the game winner. throughout much of the game. In the more determined to win every single in OT in the first semifinal match. and Kayla Miller-People, are prob- Finally, it appeared that the relent- “I just knew she was going to pass it end the difference between the two ball. Good teams find a way to pull Nelson’s golden goal came with 4:14 ably the two best players in the county. less Union offense had won the day. these things out. I could not be hap- remaining in the first overtime pe- They are tough to deal with. You saw But it would be Klurman riding to the pier that we were able to grind it and riod. what happened. When offensive play- rescue for the Raiders with a game- Jayne Bernstein find a way to win.” “I knew that I had to get there as fast ers get on the field, they can create. tying goal from the right side of the The two teams battled their way as possible no matter how tired I was We were able to come back and an- net that came with 6:57 left in regula- Sales Associate through a highly entertaining, well- because Corinne worked so hard to swer.” tion. Klurman’s successful comple- played scoreless first half with each get that cross in,” said Nelson. “So I But the Farmers were not ready for tion of the hat trick forced the game NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1997-2016 team’s goaltender coming up with big knew I had to be able to get there and a secret weapon that Ewing had been into overtime, an unlikely script given Direct: (908) 301-2006 Cell: (908) 403-9330 stops. Cranford finally broke through finish the ball for my team.” keeping under wraps. Freshman Leah her freshman status and her usual role E-mail: [email protected] in the 54th minute when Lauren During a Saturday filled with four Klurman scored three goals, twice as a defender. Williamson, a factor all day, crossed sensational semifinal matches that all giving her team the lead and then “Once in a while we use her in a ball in from the left side of the net needed overtime in order to decide a tying the game at 4-4 in the 73rd different spots,” said Ewing. “She is OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, October 27th • 1-3PM CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 winner, there was no wilder match minute. just a good player. She can play any- “I’m usually on the defense but this where on the field. Today we decided OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, October 28th • 1-4PM week Mr. Ewing felt something and to move her up a little bit.” obviously he is always right,” said The Raiders would have to endure Klurman. “Now we’re off to get the a furious Union effort to score early in nine-peat against Cranford.” the overtime period. Kessler provided Klurman scored her first goal and the heroics by stopping shots on goal the first goal of the game in the 17th in the 83rd and 86th minutes to pro- minute when she got ahead of her tect the tie. Then, it was time for defender and beat the Union Nelson’s fantastic game winner. goaltender with a shot into the right Equally responsible for the deci- corner of the net. sive play was Lyght, who advanced Union answered on a goal by Miller- the ball down the right sideline against People in the 26th minute. The Farm- heavy defensive pressure then got an ers captured the lead on a header by advantage on her defender and deliv- Lima, assisted by Miller-People, with ered a beautiful cross to Nelson, who just 40 seconds left in the half. closed on the goal from the opposite After the break, the Raiders came side. back with a goal by Faith Price in the “I was given a great ball by Leah on 45th minute to even the game at 2-2. the throw in and I was able to get around the defender,” said Lyght. “I saw Holly making a perfect run and I 223 Midwood Place, Westfield Offered at $719,000 Lady Cougars Skin was just able to get it to her and she Cranford HS Sports fan for The Westfield Leader and The Times finished it like she always does.” Classic Center Hall Colonial offers great space and exudes charm. Highlights include SUCCESS ON SENIOR NIGHT...Cougar Lauren Williamson, No. 10, gets her Raiders in Soccer, 2-1 foot on the ball as Raider Gabby Aloe, No. 1, gets close. Cranford won 2-1 . Lyght played a quietly sensational oversized windows, high ceilings, hardwood floors and stained woodwork. Covered Juniors Maggie Murray and game, finishing with two assists and front porch, grand foyer, front to back living room with gas fireplace and built-ins, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Brooke Swandrak on assists from equally important, providing a speedy senior Lauren Williamson led the updated eat-in kitchen, family room with plenty of windows. Master bedroom City of Elizabeth, County of Union, and counterpunch to the Union duo of SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY 12-2 Cranford High School girls with new private bath, three additional bedrooms and updated full hall bath. 3rd CHANCERY DIVISION State of New Jersey, to U.S. Bank Custo- Miller-People and Velosa-Lima. UNION COUNTY dian for Phoenix and covers real estate soccer team to a 2-1 victory over floor freshly painted bonus room with new carpeting. Lovely grounds in great located at 208-210 Halsted Road, in the ”Union has some incredible offen- DOCKET NO. F-017207-18 the hosting Scotch Plains-Fanwood sive players,” said Lyght. “Kayla neighborhood convenient to schools, downtown & NYC transportation. FILE NO. 51333-738 City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State Raiders on October 16. Sophomore of New Jersey, known as Lot 857, Block 10, People, for one, she is fast, physical, NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS as shown on the Tax Assessment Map and Corinne Lyght scored for the Raid- she has skills. She has everything and OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, October 27th • 1-4PM STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Tax Map duplicate of the City of Elizabeth. ers and goalkeeper Maya Kessler Said tax sale certificate was recorded in the their offense is really strong. I think at JEAN ABEL CRAMER, HER had five saves. Cougar keeper practice this week, we are probably HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- Clerk’s Office of Union County on August 9, Amanda Vath made seven saves. SONAL REPRESENTATIVES 2016, in Book 14133 of Mortgages, page 9, going to work on tightening up the AND THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR as instrument #626201. By assignment things we can control so that we can SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, dated May 12, 2017, said tax sale certificate PUBLIC NOTICE prepare for county finals. It is the TITLE AND INTEREST; JOHN was assigned to plaintiff, which assignment was recorded in the Clerk’s Office of Union TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD county semifinals. Everyone wants to DOE, HUSBAND OF JEAN PLANNING BOARD ABEL CRAMER, SAID NAME County on June 6, 2017, in book 1435 of make it to the finals. It is extremely JOHN DOE BEING FICTI- assignments, page 163, as instrument In accordance with the ordinances of the intense out there. I think that just TIOUS #169756. Township of Cranford, and the statutes of YOU, JEAN ABEL CRAMER, are made the State of New Jersey, Notice is hereby showed up in how everyone was fin- YOU ARE HEREBY summoned and re- a defendant in the above entitled action served upon you that an application for ishing because they wanted to score quired to serve upon the Law Offices of because you are the record owner of the development, Application No. PBA-18- so much.” Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, Mintz, property. 00007 to be located in Zone: R5, on the Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, A Professional Cor- YOU, HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- premises known as 68 Burnside Avenue, Sc Pl-Fanwood 1 3 1 5 poration, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose SONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF JEAN Cranford, New Jersey 07016, Block No. Union 2 2 0 4 address is 660 New Road, Suite 1-A, ABEL CRAMER, AND THEIR OR ANY OF 403, Lot No. 15, has been submitted by: Northfield, New Jersey 08225, an answer THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE Rinaldo Partners, LLC of 228 Evergreen PUBLIC NOTICE to the Complaint filed in a civil action in AND INTEREST, AND EACH of you are Court, Mountainside, New Jersey 07092. STATE OF NEW JERSEY which CFT Services, LLC As Custodian for made defendants in the above entitled The proposed development involves and Phoenix Funding, Inc., is plaintiff and Jean action because Jean Abel Cramer died requires the granting of relief from the Take Notice that an application for a Abel Cramer, her heirs, devisees and per- May 18, 2018. No estate has been located following requirements of the ordinance so flood hazard area Verification will be sub- sonal representatives and their or any of for Jean Abel Cramer. Inasmuch as Jean as to permit: the land development code of mitted to the State of New Jersey Depart- their successors in right, title and interest, Abel Cramer died intestate, plaintiff joined Cranford, Chapter 255, Article V, section ment of Environmental Protection, Divi- et al. are defendants, pending in the Supe- her, her heirs, devisees and personal rep- 34, to permit subdivision of the property at sion of Land Use Regulation for the devel- 11 Wychview Drive, Westfield Offered at $1,569,000 rior Court of New Jersey, within 35 days resentatives, and their or any of their suc- 68 Burnside Avenue into two lots, with opment described below: after October 25, 2018, exclusive of such cessors in right, title and interest as party proposed lot 15.02 to be 49.98 feet wide, APPLICANT: The ARC of Union County Magnificent 5 bedroom, 5.1 bath Center Hall Colonial offering 3 levels of living. 2 date. If you fail to do so, judgment by defendants. whereas the statute requires 50 feet and PRJOJECT NAME: default may be rendered against you for YOU, JOHN DOE, HUSBAND OF JEAN any additional relief that may be required story foyer with open staircase. LR with custom ceiling and bay window. FDR with The ARC of Union County Property the relief demanded in the Complaint. You CRAMER, SAID NAME JOHN DOE BE- from the board. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS: corner fireplace. Fabulous center island kitchen w/professional grade appliances, shall file your answer and proof of service ING FICTITIOUS, are made a defendant in The Planning Board will conduct a public Myrtle Avenue granite countertops and butler's pantry. FR with fireplace and built ins. 1st floor in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior the above entitled action because it is hearing on this matter on November 7 BLOCK: 4006/4007, LOT(s): 1/13 Court, Hughes Justice Complex, P.O. Box uncertain whether Jean Abel Cramer was 2018 at 8:00 p.m. in Room 107 of the en-suite bedroom. MBR retreat w/fireplace, sitting area, luxurious bath, water closet MUNICIPALITY: Westfield 971, Trenton, New Jersey, 08625, in ac- married at the time of her death, therefore, Cranford Township Municipal Building, 8 COUNTY: Union and bidet. Spectacular finished LL w/bar, steam room, full bath & more. cordance with the rules of Civil Practice plaintiff joins John Doe, husband of Jean Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jer- Landscaped grounds w/irrigation system, deck & stone patio. Conveniently located and Procedure. You are further advised Abel Cramer, said name John Doe being sey. Any person or persons affected by A complete permit application package that if you cannot afford an attorney, you to downtown this incredible home has it all! fictitious as a party defendant. this application will have an opportunity to can be reviewed at either the municipal may call the Legal Services office in the The nature of which and the reason that present any objections to the proposed clerk’s office or by appointment at the county where you live or the Legal Ser- you and each of you are joined as defen- development. The Board does, however, Department’s Trenton Office. The Depart- vices of New Jersey Statewide Hotline dants is set forth with particularity in the have the right to exclude repetitious testi- ment of Environmental Protection wel- at 1-888-LSNJ-LAW (1-888-576-5529). If Complaint, a copy of which will be fur- mony. comes comments and information that you you do not have an attorney and are not nished you on request addressed to the All documents relating to this application may provide concerning the proposed eligible for free legal assistance, you may attorneys of the plaintiff at the above men- may be inspected by the public Monday development and site. Please submit your obtain a referral to an attorney by calling tioned address. through Friday between the hours of 8:00 comments within 15 calendar days of the one of the Lawyer Referral Services. The DATED: October 25, 2018 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Planning/Zoning date of this letter to: names and telephone numbers of such MICHELLE M. SMITH, Clerk Department, Cranford Township Munici- New Jersey Department of agencies are as follows: Lawyer Referral Superior Court of New Jersey pal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Environmental Protection Service: (908) 353-4715. Legal Service: GOLDENBERG, MACKLER, SAYEGH, Cranford, New Jersey. Division of Land Use Regulation (908) 354-4340. MINTZ, PFEFFER, BONCHI & GILL Applicant: COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE PO Box 420, Code 501-02A THE ACTION has been instituted for the 660 New Road, First Floor Rinaldo Partners, LLC Trenton, New Jersey 08625 WESTFIELD EAST OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • (908) 233-5555 purpose of foreclosing Tax Sale Certificate Northfield, New Jersey 08225 228 Evergreen Court Attn: Westfield Supervisor Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor agents and are not employees of the Company. #15-00249 dated June 14, 2016 made by (609) 646-0222 Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 ©2018 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Paul M. Lesniak, Collector of Taxes of the Equal Opportunity Act. 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(Leader) 190 South Ave. (Times) 2385 Mountain Ave. (Times) 7-11 on Central Ave Shoprite Supermarket King's Supermarket Baron's Drug Store Scotch Hills Pharmacy Wallis Stationery Krauszer's 800 Central Ave. (Leader) 563 North Ave. (Leader) 300 South Ave. (Leader) 243 E. Broad St. (Leader) 1819 East 2nd St. (Times) 441 Park Ave. (Leader/Times) 727 Central Ave. (Leader) RAIDER VALIAN SCORES, BLUE DEVIL MEADE SCORES Blue Devil Boys Stun Raiders In UCT Soccer Semi Shootout By ALEX LOWE break. The Raiders got the break- hit it as hard as I could,” Meade said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times through goal they were looking for “The goalie leaned in and I went off of The Westfield High School boys early in the second half when Rock that. It was a great opportunity to soccer team advanced to the finals of Valian scored from the right side in make a chance, and a great win over- the Union County Tournament by the 49th minute. Scotch Plains- all. I’m very proud of my team. The outlasting perennial rival Scotch Fanwood defended its lead through- chance to be able to keep the game Plains-Fanwood in an eight-round, out much of the rest of the half but the going was just a thrill.” penalty kicks victory (8-7) that was Westfield attack was pressing them The reaction to the call was not as only decided when Raider standout relentlessly. well appreciated on the Raider side of Zidan Abdella’s attempt sailed just “Our take on the first couple of the ball. high above the crossbar, setting off a matches with them was that they put “In my 44 years as a coach, I’ve celebration among the Blue Devil us under a lot of pressure,” said Shaw. never seen that type of a call made in faithful that endured cold tempera- “We wanted to counter that by being that situation,” said Coach Breznitsky. tures and persevered through 100 honest and keep our players high. We “I guess the question was to whether minutes of soccer and eight nail-bit- were getting a lot of chances in the or not he put his hand up for obstruc- ing rounds of penalty kicks. Westfield first ten or fifteen minutes and they tion; or if it was an obstruction, then moves on to play Union, which had to adjust. They had to drop play- the ball has to be touched before it can shocked top-seeded Elizabeth in yet ers back. We made them feel uncom- go in the goal. It should’ve been 1-0.” another overtime contest played ear- fortable. That’s what we talked about In the first 10-minute OT period, it lier in the day. Westfield (6-4-3) and all week was trying to make them feel was Scotch Plains-Fanwood that Union will meet Friday night at Kean uncomfortable as much as possible. pressed the issue. The Raiders had Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times University to decide the UCT cham- We had a couple of chances today, so two great scoring opportunities but Another big win...Cougars Dante Cassaro, No. 17, Connor Katz, No. 18, and Jamie Shriner, No. 9, played their role in pionship. did they in counter attacks. Neverthe- Westfield keeper Julian Trott stopped thraching the Immaculata Spartans, 35-7, in Somerville on October 19. “You know, I’m excited for the less, I thought we played extremely Abdella twice within the span of a opportunity to play Union,” said well tonight.” minute to preserve the tie. SHRINER 4 TDs, KATZ TO BLAZEK FOR TD, CASSARO INT Westfield sixth year Head Coach Eric Raider goalkeeper Danny Coyle In the second OT period, Westfield Shaw. “We didn’t get to play them this preserved the lead on two separate controlled the ball but could not fin- year because of the division that they occasions, stopping a shot by Evan ish any opportunities leaving penalty are in. They haven’t lost. That tells Meade in the 68th minute and a header kicks to decide the issue. Cougars Crunch Immaculata, you something right there. They beat by Max Rokhsar in the 71st minute. Westfield shot first and player after a good Elizabeth team so they have As time dwindled away it appeared player continued to nail their oppor- got to have some ability.” that the Raiders would turn the hat tunities for the Blue Devils only to be On a day when every single boys’ trick on their border rivals until a matched by their Raider counterparts. In Grid Power Struggle, 35-7 and girls’ UCT semifinal match was controversial call gave the Blue Dev- After five shots, each team had been decided in OT, the Blue Devils and ils new life with under two minutes perfect, forcing a continuance of the By ALEX LOWE linebackers were gone. It was just the Cougar offense 10 plays to march the Raiders had quite a standard of left in regulation. penalty kick round until someone fi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times open field from there.” 53 yards for another touchdown. excitement and excellence to meet. The Raiders were called for “ob- nally missed. That would happen when The Cranford High School football The Cougar defense forced a punt Shriner stutter-stepped his way into The two rivals did not disappoint. struction” allowing for Meade to set Abdella, shooting his second attempt team defeated Immaculata, 35-7, on on Immaculata’s first offensive series the end zone from one yard out, lead- Scotch Plains-Fanwood (16-1-2), up for a direct free kick with 1:31 on and the Raiders’ eighth overall, sailed October 19 at Brooks Field in and the offense took over on its 15- ing to a 21-7 Cougar lead with 4:04 which came in undefeated and seeded the clock. Meade lined up his shot and his kick just high over the crossbar, Somerville. Senior RB Jimmy Shriner yard line. Cranford (5-2) took three remaining in the half. Cranford would second, already owned a pair of regu- found the back of the net for the giving Westfield an 8-7 victory. (111 yards rushing, 14 carries, 4 TDs) plays to move the ball out to the 36- take the two-touchdown lead to the lar-season wins over Westfield. The game-tying goal. Westfield 0 1 0 0 (8) scored on a 69-yard touchdown run yard line before junior QB Connor break. Blue Devils meanwhile, seeded third, “The ball’s wet, and I just tried to Sc Pl-Fanwood 0 1 0 0 (7) right up the gut, untouched, on Katz worked some magic and hooked Cranford took charge of the contest struggled at times this season to meet SHERIFF’S SALE Cranford’s first play from scrimmage up with Cole Blazek behind the de- in the third quarter. The Cougar de- the standards set in prior years. But SHERIFF’S SALE and things only got better from there. fense for a 64-yard touchdown pass. fense forced a punt on Immaculata’s the Blue Devils were on top of their SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18003350 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18003498 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY “We went right to our bread and Katz, feeling pressure in the pocket, initial series setting up the offense at game on this evening. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION butter on that first play,” said Shriner. moved around deftly avoiding a tack- the 42-yard line after the punt. An- The Raiders came out in a forma- CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-015949-16 “It was a hole, you know, where the ler before launching the scoring strike. other methodical, bone-crunching tion that utilized four deep backs, a DOCKET NO. F-009674-18 Plaintiff: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, Plaintiff: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE play isn’t even really supposed to be “It was supposed to be a hitch to drive led to Shriner’s third touch- change from earlier sets employed by ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT, run there. Our O-line did a great job Cole,” said Katz. “We expected them down run. This one coming from two- longtime Head Coach Tom TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR INC. ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-80CB STREANS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI- of making an adjustment when the to play a little more off than they were yards out and staking the Cougars to Breznitsky. The strategy seemed to TRUST 2006-HE3, ASSET- BACKED CERTIFI- CATES SERIES 2005-80CB CATES, SERIES 2006-HE3 VS. backer went the way that he shouldn’t tonight. They gave us a different look. a 28-7 lead with 5:47 remaining in the frustrate the Westfield attack through- VS. Defendant: JOHN V. VICARI AND NANCY and it opened up the hole right in the I went to scramble to the other side. third quarter. The scoring drive cov- out much of the game. Defendant: PAUL CHARLES A/K/A PAUL S. LYNN VICARI, HUSBAND AND WIFE; ANN CHARLES; ARLENE T. CHARLES A/K/A PERRETITI; NEW CENTURY FINANCIAL SER- middle. There was nobody there. The Number 40 got in my face and I looked ered 58 yards in nine plays. “I’ve watched them play a lot of ARLENE CHARLES; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; VICES; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Sale Date: 10/31/2018 back side and saw Cole had taken off Cranford tacked on another touch- matches this season,” said Shaw. “A Sale Date: 11/14/2018 Writ of Execution: 05/30/2018 and so I hit him in stride. He did the down later in the quarter. Taking pos- couple against us and one against Writ of Execution: 08/31/2018 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public rest from there.” session at the Spartan 41-yard line Hunterdon Central and I don’t think I to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18003379 vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Staked to a 14-0 lead midway after a punt, Katz once again evaded ever saw them go to a four-back set. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock CHANCERY DIVISION through the first quarter, the Cougar pressure by scrambling to his right So that tells us that we put them under beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- UNION COUNTY in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash DOCKET NO. F-483-18 defense allowed a 13-play, 73-yard then hit Thomas Korzeneski on the extreme pressure when we played ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Plaintiff: BONNIE RUSINEK & RICHARD or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred ZICHLIN drive to the Spartans on the next se- sideline and out of bounds at the three- them at points and they felt the need to The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Forty- Seventy-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Seven VS. ries. The drive was capped by a two- yard line. From there, Shriner plowed do that. We were disciplined enough Three Thousand Four Hundred Thirty and 32/ and 40/100*** $379,907.40. Defendant: ANA P. VANN-ASHKENAZI 100*** $643,430.32. MUNICIPALITY: Township of Scotch Plains. Sale Date: 10/31/2018 yard scoring run by running back in for his fourth rushing touchdown. to stay in our width and attack them.” The property to be sold is located in the TOWN- COUNTY AND STATE: County of Union, State Writ of Execution: 05/14/2018 SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS in the County of of New Jersey. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Tommy McGuire that cut the deficit The Cougars led 35-7 with 3:02 left in The defensive approach contrib- UNION, and the State of New Jersey. STREET AND STREET NUMBER: 421 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public to 14-7 with 11:55 left in the half. the third period. uted to a scoreless tie heading into the Tax Lot 11, Block 12301 f/k/a Lot 5, Block Flanders Avenue. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- 314.C. TAX LOT AND BLOCK NUMBERS: Lot: 11; ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- The Cougar defense made up for it Katz finished nine of 12 passing for Commonly known as 9 Manitou Way, Scotch Block: 1104. beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Plains, New Jersey 07076. DIMENSIONS: Approximately: 60 X 165. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- on the next Spartan offensive series. 178 yards and a touchdown. Cole PUBLIC NOTICE Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) NEAREST CROSS STREET: Front Street. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash 206 x 144 x 237 x 47 x 22 x 148. BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE NORTH- or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Having forced a Cranford punt, the Zuckerman rushed 11 times for 76 TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the south- ERLY LINE OF FLANDERS AVENUE, SAID The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred Immaculata offense took over in good yards. Blazek caught four passes for PLANNING BOARD westerly line of Manitou Way, 837 feet from the POINT BEING DISTANT 180 FEET SOUTH- Ninety-Six Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Five northerly sideline of Raritan Road. EASTERLY ALONG SAID LINE FROM THE and 48/100*** $496,285.48. shape at their 42-yard line. On a sec- 105 yards and a touchdown. TAKE NOTICE that on the 17th day of The sale is subject to unpaid taxes and as- INTERSECTION FORMED BY THE NORTH- The property to be sold is located in ond-and-7, Immaculata (4-3) opted The game was a big win for October, 2018 the Planning Board of the sessments, tax, water and sewer liens and other ERLY LINE OF FLANDERS AVENUE WITH A theTownship of Westfield in the County of Union municipal assessments. The amount due can be SOUTHERLY LINE OF FRONT STREET. and the State of New Jersey. to pass and Dante Cassaro stepped in Cranford as it likely helped solidify a Township of Cranford, in the County of obtained from the local taxing authority. Pursu- Pursuant to a tax search of 7/10/2018: Sewer Premises commonly known as: 515 Mountain Union took the following action: ant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be Account: 7/1/2018 - 12/31/2018; $259.12 open; Avenue. and intercepted the ball and returned good state playoff seeding. But the subject to the limited lien priority of any condo- sewer charges are based on a prior water con- TaxLot: 16, Block: 1110. Application PBA-17-00004 CONTIN- minium/homeowner association liens which may sumption. Dimensions of Lot (Approximately): 10,000 it to midfield. win also helped to lessen the sting of UED TO NOVEMBER 28, 2018, Hartz exist. Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Ninety-Three Nearest Cross Street: East Dudley Avenue. “They tried putting in a tight end a humbling defeat suffered on this Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Fifty-Eight Thou- Thousand Two Hundred Forty-One and 08/100*** Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Thirty-Two Thou- Mountain Industries, Applicant, 750 Wal- sand Three Hundred Sixteen and 66/100*** $393,241.08 together with lawful interest and sand Eight Hundred Nine and 93/100*** and make it look like he was block- same field just a few weeks earlier nut Avenue, Block: 541, Lot: 2, C-3 Zone, $658,316.66 together with lawful interest and costs. $532,809.93 together with lawful interest and ing,” said Cassaro of the interception. when the Cougars lost to a powerful Applicant is seeking to rezone the subject costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- “Then they sent him out for a wheel. Somerville team, 50-7. No doubt, the property to eliminate the office and ware- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and housing uses in favor of multi-family resi- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the The cornerback just didn’t see him. I bus ride back home this time was a lot dential use (§136-13). money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, saw him out of the corner of my eye. more pleasant. Donna Pedde or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to I picked him up and I knew if he “I would say that we can never have Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Board Secretary and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for caught that ball, they would have a feeling like that again,” said Shriner. 1 T - 10/25/18, The Leader Fee: $16.83 an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale scored a touchdown. I made a play “Whether we play a team as good as will have information regarding the surplus, if any. will have information regarding the surplus, if and we just took over from there.” Somerville there is no reason why any SHERIFF’S SALE any. There is a full legal description on file in the any. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Spurred on by the turnover, it took team should put up 50 against us.” SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18003660 Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this CHANCERY DIVISION sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- UNION COUNTY tisement. Peter Corvelli tisement. Jon Iosso, Erin Infante Cougar Athletes of Week DOCKET NO. F-010831-18 Peter Corvelli Sheriff Peter Corvelli Plaintiff: AVB INVESTMENT LLC Sheriff Attorney: Sheriff Jon Iosso, a senior on the varsity cross-country team finished seventh VS. Attorney: FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS Attorney: overall in the Conference at the Union County Conference Individual Defendant: LEONARD F. RAPPA, DE- SHAPIRO & DENARDO, LLC - ATTORNEYS WEISMAN & GORDON, LLP DASCAL LAW LLC CEASED, HIS HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- 14000 COMMERCE PARKWAY 80 MAIN STREET 123 SOUTH AVENUE Championships this past week. Erin Infante, a senior captain on the varsity SONAL REPRESENTATIVES, AND HIS, THEIR SUITE B SUITE 460 SECOND FLOOR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 WEST ORANGE NEW JERSEY 07052 WESTFIELD NEW JERSEY 07090 gymnastics team took first place in the County on the floor exercise and third TITTLE AND INTEREST; RYAN RAPPA; CACV (856) 793-3080 (973) 325-8800 (908) 233-4840 place in the all-around helping to lead the Cougars to their third straight OF NEW JERSEY LLC; MIDRJALA ROMERO; 4 T - 10/18, 10/25, 11/01 4 T - 10/04, 10/11, 10/18 4 T - 10/04, 10/11, 10/18 RAB PERFORMANCE RECOVERIES LLC; & 11/08/18 Fee: $197.88 & 10/25/18 Fee: $201.96 & 10/25/18 Fee: $153.00 Union County Championship. AMERICAN COURT REPORTERS; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Sale Date: 10/31/2018 Writ of Execution: 09/25/2018 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Goods & Services You Need ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. JK’s Painting & The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred 30 Years Seventy-Six Thousand Three Hundred Five and 59/100*** $376,305.59. Experience Wall Covering Property to be sold is located in the Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union and State of Interior Painting New Jersey. Premises are commonly known as 1908 Lake BLACK TOP Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. Wallpaper Installation Lot No.: 5, Block No.: 12701. Handyman Dimensions of lot: 1.898 AC PAVING Crown Molding Nearest cross street: Farmingdale Road. Tax information: Plaster & Sheet Rock Repair Tax sale certificate 1673 in the amount of DRIVEWAYS CONCRETE $53,876.04 plus interest. Mr. Reliable 3rd qtr 2018 taxes in the amount of $3,318.64, PARKING LOTS BRICK PAVERS Call Joe Klingebiel plus interest 4th qtr 2018 taxes in the amount $3,168.15, plus interest 908-322-1956 Open sewer- in the amount of $259.28, plus (908) 462.4755 908-889-4422 interest. FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand One Hundred Five and 40/100*** $383,105.40 together with lawful interest and costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- OLIVER A tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, PAVING or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Driveways • Parking Lots and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Seal Coating • Railroad Ties an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale Belgian Block Curbing will have information regarding the surplus, if Drainage Problems any. There is a full legal description on file in the Lawn Sprinklers Cement Sidewalks Union County Sheriff’s Office. “Serving the area for over 60 years” The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- (908) 276-1062 Family Owned & Operated tisement. Fully Insured • FREE Estimates Peter Corvelli Sheriff www.Hydro-TekLtd.com Attorney: LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL A. ALFIERI 908-753-7281 30 FRENEAU AVENUE MATAWAN NEW JERSEY 07747 (732) 360-9266 4 T - 10/04, 10/11, 10/18 & 10/25/18 Fee: $187.68 Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 • Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 • Call Jeff at 908-232-4407 • email Ad PDF to [email protected] Page 14 Thursday, October 25, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION SPF’s FLEISCHER WINS BOYS, WF’s HACKER 3RD GIRLS Devil’s Den SPF Boys 1st, WF Girls 2nd WHS School Records: Football Receiving

By BRUCE JOHNSON In Watchung Conference XC Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Raiders Ben Fleischer and Bran- Drew Burfeindt at 16:55 finished 8-9, and Summit took second at 47. For the It’s no surprise that most of the pass WHS RECEIVING RECORDS 7 Harry Beane, 1962-63 receiving school records at WHS have CAREER CATCHES ONE-SEASON TOUCHDOWNS don Garcia finished 1-2, respectively, followed by Blue Devil Ronnie Melao boys, Coleman Scanlan placed first 93 Jack Shirk, 2014-16 11 Jack Shirk, 2016 to lead the Scotch Plains-Fanwood at 16:57. Blue Devils Aidan Kilbourn with a time of 12:40 and Charles Stock been set in the last decade. The Blue 82 Sean Elliott, 2012-14 10 Dylan Elliott, 2012 High School varsity boys cross-coun- at 17:06, Alex Maurillo at 17:13 and was third at 13:09. Ben Hacker at Devils definitely still run the football, 80 Pete Ondi, 2009-11 8 Brian Ciemniecki, 1994 try team to the Union County Confer- Thomas Chen at 17:29 finished 13-14- 13:29 and Will Powell at 13:46 fin- but since Jim DeSarno took over as 74 Dylan Elliott, 2011-13 7 Gerry McGinley, 1947 head coach prior to the 2006 season, 59 Chris Sheehan, 2007-08 7 Dwight Winn, 1961 ence Watchung Division Champion- 18. Raiders Peter Shih at 17:43 and ished 6-9, while Aidan Brennan at 54 Chris Boutsikaris, 2014-15 7 Mike Moriarty, 2016 ship held at Oak Ridge Park in Clark Justin Giaimo at 18:49 finished 22-26. 14:03 and Charles Garretson at 14:11 the air has been filled with footballs. 49 David Kane, 2011-13 Many with 6 on October 16. The Westfield Blue The Westfield boys won the JV race finished 13-14. Raider Jack Eckstine And DeSarno always seems to have a 42 Pat Gray, 2008-09 ONE-GAME TOUCHDOWNS Devil varsity girls placed second in with a total of 19 ahead of Summit at placed 16th at 14:14, followed by couple of athletic wide receivers and 38 Brian Ciemniecki, 1992-95 4 Charles Luce, 1934 vs. Nyack, N.Y. a tight end with great hands. 34 Brian Butts, 2001-02 4 Chris Boutsikaris, 2015 vs. SPF their Watchung Division race, while 36 and the Raiders at 103. James Peretz Cranford Cougar Liam O’Donnell at 34 Hugo Nolasco, 2008-09 3 George Clarke, 1943 vs. Millburn the Blue Devil boys and girls took top crossed first with a time of 17:18, 14:15. Cougar Bryan Cohen placed A look at the career receptions cat- ONE-SEASON CATCHES 3 Dwight Winn, 1961 vs. Hillside honors in both JV and freshman races. followed by Zach Jacobson at 17:28. 20th at 14:34, followed by Raider Jake egory shows eight of the top 10 spots 51 Pete Ondi, 2011 3 Brian Ciemniecki, 1994 vs. Union The Raider boys finished with a Spencer Harding at 17:31, Justin Kanterman at 14:41. Cougar Brian are since 2007, with only Brian 48 Jack Shirk, 2016 3 Ryan Hess, 2010 vs. Rahway Ciemniecki and Brian Butts breaking 41 Dylan Elliott, 2012 3 David Kane, 2012 vs. Plainfield total of 39, followed by Westfield at Cheripka at 17:45 and Roberto Panora Readie finished 22nd at 14:43, fol- 38 Jack Shirk, 2015 3 Jack Shirk, 2016 vs. Union 46, Summit at 57 and Union Catholic at 17:47 placed 4-5-7. Declan lowed by Raider Jim Sullivan at 14:49. through, at Nos. 8 and 9, respectively. 32 Pat Gray, 2009 3 Adam McDaniel, 2017 vs. Watchung at 87. Fleischer crossed first in 16:01, O’Connor at 17:56 and Will Fiorentino For the freshmen girls, Erin Coach Gary Kehler was sort of 32 Hugo Nolasco, 2009 Hills followed by Garcia at 16:16. Blue at 18:06 finished 12-16. Raider Charles McKinney at 15:22, Judy Ament at famous for his dislike of the forward 32 Chris Boutsikaris, 2014 PISCATAWAY NEXT pass. That would explain why so few 31 Sean Elliott, 2012 Piscataway, 7-0 after beating un- Devil Jack Moranz at 16:29 and Coo- Downey crossed 17th at 18:11. 15:23, Maggie Cassidy at 15:58 and 31 Dylan Elliott, 2013 per Brennan at 16:46 finished 4-5 and In the two-mile freshman race, Kaity Bai at 16:21 finished 1-2-3-4, guys from 1961-82 are on most of 30 Chris Sheehan, 2007 beaten Sayreville on Friday night, Raiders Max Cardarelli at 16:53 and Westfield took first with a total of 28 while Samantha Katz at 16:33, Amelia these top 10 lists – Frank Ritter, 10th ONE-GAME CATCHES visits Kehler Stadium this Saturday to Golub at 16:42 and Victoria Vaca at in career yards; Ed ‘Skeeter’ 9 Pete Ondi, 2011 vs. Immaculata face WHS at 1 p.m. The Chiefs are 17:03 finished 6-8-11. Cranford Cou- MacCloskey and Bill Napier, eighth 9 Dylan Elliott, 2013 vs. Ridge currently seeded No. 1 in the North and ninth in one-season yards; and 9 Sean Elliott, 2014 vs. Montgomery Group 5 rankings, while the Devils Blue Devils Stop Cougars; gars Catherine Anton at 16:54, Maggie 9 Jack Shirk, 2015 vs. North Hunterdon Furer at 17:00 and Mia Alvarez at Hank Prybylski, fourth in one-game 8 Chris Sheehan, 2007 vs. Plainfield (2-5), who have lost four straight, are 17:10 finished 9-10-12. yards, are the only to break through. 8 Chris Sheehan, 2008 vs. SP-F No. 11.Piscataway beat WHS, 31-0, (For those wondering, Ritter’s 33 ca- 8 Pete Ondi, 2011 vs. Union in the 2007 playoffs, their only previ- Fall to Lions in Volleyball The Union Catholic Vikings nar- 8 Jack Shirk, 2016 vs. Union rowly won the Watchung girls race reer catches were the most of the 7 Dylan Elliott, 2012 vs. Hillsborough ous meeting. It appears that, win or The top-seeded Westfield High Lady Lions with 12 service points with a total of 45, followed by Kehler Era.) 7 Dylan Elliott, 2012 vs. Phillipsburg lose this Saturday, the Devils will be School girls volleyball team defeated and an ace, 10 digs and five kills. Westfield at 48. Governor Livingston Ciemniecki (24.8) and MacCloskey 7 Sean Elliott, 2013 vs. Phillipsburg at second-seeded Union City in the the 16th-seeded Cranford Cougars in Caroline Laydig notched seven kills (24.0) are 1-2 in best yards-per-catch 7 Chris Boutsikaris, 2014 vs. first round of the playoffs on Nov. 1. Highlander Victoria Vanriele crossed Immaculata two sets, 25-17, 25-11, in the and added two blocks, two digs and a first with a time of 19:02, followed by average in school history. 7 Chris Boutsikaris, 2015 vs. SP-F Elizabeth’s all-senior defense held quarterfinal round of the Union service point. Kyra Hissner had 11 Viking Leena Morant at 19:14 and When it came to scoring touch- CAREER YARDS WHS to under 100 yards of total County Tournament in Westfield on assists, eight service points with an Blue Devil Sarah Hacker at 19:17. downs, however, the older receivers 1415 Jack Shirk, 2014-16 offense last Saturday in a 12-0 vic- October 16. One day later on October ace, two kills and three digs. Eleanor hold up a bit better. Dwight Winn and 1174 Dylan Elliott, 2011-13 tory. It was the first time in 64 games Raider Olivia Zambrio took fourth at 1002 Pete Ondi, 2009-11 17, the 12-4 No. 8 Blue Devils fell to Stothoff had seven service points with 19:24. Blue Devils Sammy Salz at Ritter, George Clarke, Gerry 941 Brian Ciemniecki, 1992-95 that WHS had been blanked, since the 21-1 No. 5 North Hunterdon Lady four aces, three kills and two digs. 19:38, Grace Endy at 20:08, Brianna McGinley and Harry Beane are half 877 Sean Elliott, 2012-14 Franklin in 2012. The Blue Devils Lions, 25-20, 25-6, in Annandale. Julia Pereira had five assists and two Hatch at 20:26 and Caroline Collins of the career touchdown receptions 826 Pat Gray, 2008-09 had won the last four meetings with Samantha Colucci recorded 10 as- digs. Shannon Russell had seven digs leaders. And Charles Luce caught four 722 Chris Sheehan, 2007-08 the Minutemen, all by seven points or at 20:31 finished 8-9-13-15, while 719 Chris Boutsikaris, 2014-15 sists, five service points, two kills and and Jackie Wolters recorded four kills, Grace Morgan at 20:49 and Elizabeth touchdowns against Nyack, N.Y., way 609 Brian Butts, 2001-02 less. a pair of digs. Julia Becker had five three digs and two service points. Bielen at 20:55 finished 20-21. Raider back in 1934, a school record that 578 Frank Ritter, 1972-73 TOUGH ENDING digs and three service points, Nora Sara Green finished 23rd at 21:03. lasted 81 years, when Chris ONE-SEASON YARDS WHS seniors Charlotte Clausen and Brindle had three kills, three digs and BrH2O Tops Westfield The Blue Devils’ JV girls had a Boutsikaris tied it against Scotch 807 Jack Shirk, 2016 Eliza Weiniger reached the champi- two service points with an ace. Anne Plains (in the first half!) in 2015. 627 Dylan Elliott, 2012 onship match of the state Doubles For Section Net Crown total of 22 and had seven runners 610 Pat Gray, 2009 Friel had eight digs, and Jenna Miller finish in the top-12 beginning with 586 Brian Ciemniecki, 1994 Tournament, where they lost a hard- recorded three kills, two digs and The second-seeded 12-3 Molly Stogner, who captured first at Colonia Rips Raiders 585 Pete Ondi, 2011 fought 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (3) to Millburn on nine service points with three aces. Bridgewater-Raritan High School 20:29. Madeleine Learner at 20:46, 515 Dylan Elliott, 2013 Saturday at Mercer County Park. girls tennis team defeated top-seeded 511 Jack Shirk, 2015 Grace Gruters recorded eight ser- Natalie Vollaro at 20:47 and Paige In Football, 35-7 503 EdMacCloskey, 1969 It’s been a storybook season for the vice points with two aces, three digs Westfield, 4-1, for the North Jersey, Radice at 21:08 finished 3-4-5, while The Colonia Patriots scored four 490 Bill Napier, 1970 Devil duo. After playing on the junior and two kills. Katherine Abdala Section 2, Group 4 Championship on Ava Maurillo at 21:23, Julia Csorba rushing touchdowns in the first half 417 Pete Ondi, 2010 varsity as freshmen and sophomores, notched a pair of kills and Uzi Ijoma October 16. The Panthers won all at 21:44 and Abbie Frontero at 21:45 and added another in the third quarter ONE-GAME YARDS and then lettering as juniors, they three singles spots and added another 203 Jack Shirk, 2016 vs.Union recorded two service points, a kill, a finished 9-11-12. to defeat the visiting Scotch Plains- 199 Pat Gray, 2009 vs. Columbia were paired this year and remarkably block and a dig. Stephanie Margoles victory at second doubles. In the Mountain Division girls race, Fanwood High School football team, 189 Brian Ciemniecki, 1994 vs. Kearny earned the top seed in the entire state! had two kills, two digs, an assist and At first singles, Abby Russano Oak Knoll won the team title with a total 35-7, on October 19. Anthony Porter, 184 Hank Prybylski, 1982 vs. SP-F It was the fifth straight doubles title three service points with an ace. stopped Natalie Zelechowski, 7-5, 6-3. of 41, while Cranford and Kent Place who carried 12 times for 40 yards, 165 Dylan Elliott, 2012 vs. Union for the second-seeded Millers. Jes- Nitya Subramanian defeated Rachel 145 Steve Barden, 2017 vs. SPF Giavanna Schifando notched two kills tied for second at 72. Cougar Lindsay had the Raiders’ only touchdown. Alex 135 Chris Boutsikaris, 2014 vs. sica Bender and Lisa Aliche won and a block. Lydia Nisita had two kills, Rothenberg, 6-2, 6-1, at second singles Aschmies took top honors with a time Oslislo carried 22 times for 100 yards Immaculata WHS’s only doubles title in 2005. Sintra Rumpeters added a dig and an and Allie Smith defeated Katey Peretz, of 20:16. Cougars Jamie Hendrzak at and Shawn Martin carried nine times 133 Chris Sheehan, 2008 vs. SP-F Earlier last week, the Devils fell in assist, and Abby Zidel had a dig. 6-1, 6-3, at third singles. At second 21:43, Claire Callahan at 22:24 and for 34 yards. Jake Hahn had a 14-yard 133 Jack Shirk, 2015 vs. North the North 2 Group 4 final to doubles, Manali Sheth and Alyssa Song Hunterdon Against the Lions, Colucci had eight Grace Bishop at 22:43 finished 13-16- reception and added an interception 128 Jim Mozoki, 1987 vs. Irvington Bridgewater-Raritan, which went on assists, Friel had nine digs and a ser- topped Leah Bremer and Sloane 20, while Grace Power at 23:06, Katrina on defense. Porter made eight tack- CAREER TOUCHDOWNS to win the state Group 4 title. vice point and Becker had three digs Silverman, 6-3. 6-3. Blue Devils Char- Huwang at 23:24 and Marisa Lijoi at les, Dakota Verico had five tackles 17 Jack Shirk, 2014-16 HARRIERS HARRIED and two service points. Miller had lotte Clausen and Eliza Weiniger 23:27 finished 22-27-29. and Jack Manville had four tackles. 16 Dylan Elliott, 2011-13 A couple of fairly long streaks came stopped Risha Patel and Polina 12 Brian Ciemniecki, 1992-94 three kills, five digs, an assist and For the boys, Cougar Jon Iosso fin- Matt Croteau had touchdown runs 10 Pat Gray, 2008-09 to an end on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the three service points with two aces. Odintseva, 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) at first doubles. ished seventh at 17:22. Liam Lynch at of nine yards, seven yards and six 8 Dwight Winn, 1960-61 Union County Conference cross- Margoles had three kills, two digs, On another note, Clausen and 17:47, Dave Bartley at 17:49 and Sam yards for the Patriots. Justice Harris 8 Frank Ritter, 1972-73 country championships. The boys’ 13- two assists and three service points. Weiniger, the top seeds, will face Pedrick at 17:54 finished 14-15-19. had touchdown runs of 10 yards and 8 Chris Sheehan, 2007-08 year reign as conference champs was Millburn’s Anna Bansal and Rayna 8 David Kane, 2011-13 Giana Mangiamele notched two kills Jon Kerman finished 20th at 18:11 and seven yards. Eric Moreno carried eight 7 George Clarke, 1942-43 ended by Scotch Plains (39-46); it and two digs. Nisita had a kill, a block Katzman, the second seed, for the Ryan Sawyer finished 27th at 18:12. times for 83 yards. 7 Gerry McGinley, 1947 should be noted that the Devils’ top and a dig. Ijoma had two kills and New Jersey State Doubles Champi- six runners were held out of the meet. Gruters had a service point. onship this Saturday, October 20, at And the girls’ string of 11 consecutive Devon Ademy came up big for the Mercer County Park. See Devils Den titles was snapped by Union Catholic Cranford Nips Summit in UCT Soccer Semis (45-48). PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 The jayvee boys, jayvee girls and TOWN OF WESTFIELD (1/2) acres. freshman boys all won, led by indi- WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY Section II. The Land Use Ordinance, that resulted in the game’s first goal. to have it return in Kim’s direction ing the initial extra frame. vidual winners James Peretz, Molly Article 11, Section 11.19E.2. is hereby “I got a through ball on the corner with an open net in front of her. All In the second OT period, Summit GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2114 Stogner and Colman Scanlon, respec- amended to read as follows: and I caught it with my left foot and it Kim needed to do was to get to the was on the defensive having to turn tively. “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2. Minimum front yard. For interior lots, bounced off a defender right into the ball and tap the ball in for a go-ahead away a Cranford corner opportunity THE LAND USE ORDINANCE there shall be a front yard of not less than THIS AND THAT OF THE TOWN OF forty (40) feet. For corner lots, the required goal,” said Williamson, a senior. score but Cranford’s Clare Ganley that led indirectly to Butler’s amazing After losing twice to Scotch Plains WESTFIELD TO ADDRESS front yard shall not be less than forty (40) Summit answered with a goal just got to it first, swatting it away and game winner. during the regular season (3-2 and 1- THE REQUIREMENTS OF feet, and the required street side yard shall four minutes later. Junior Keegan denying a golden opportunity for the “I was concerned about the level of 0), the Blue Devils turned the tables THE FAIR HOUSING ACT not be less than forty (40) feet. Except that Mayer got an advantage on the Cou- Hilltoppers. intensity that I know Summit brings,” REGARDING COMPLIANCE for community residences as identified in on Saturday night in the Union WITH THE TOWN’S AFFORD- N.J.S.A. 40:55D-66.1 for corner lots the gar defense and lofted a high arcing Neither team could break through said Gagliardo. “They played an awe- County Tournament semifinals, ty- ABLE HOUSING OBLIGA- required front yard shall not be less than shot just over the fingertips of for the game winner in regulation some game today. There were mo- ing the game in the final two minutes TIONS” twenty-four (24) feet, and the required street Cranford goalkeeper Amanda Vath. sending the game into a 10-minute ments in the game when they were, side yard shall not be less than thirty-six of regulation, then winning in the WHEREAS, in accordance with In the Cranford avoided disaster in the overtime. Cranford had the best shot without a doubt, outworking us. But (36) feet. eighth round of penalty kicks. Senior Matter of the Adoption of N.J.A.C. 5:96 & Section III. The Land Use Ordinance, 65th minute when Summit’s Natasha to win in the first overtime but there were long stretches of the game goalie Julian Trott converted two of 5:97 by the New Jersey Council on Afford- Article 11, Section 11.19E.10. is hereby Kim took a shot on goal that was Williamson’s shot was saved by where we were outworking them. I able Housing, 221 N.J. 1 (2015) (“Mount the Devils’ eight PK’s. The two-time amended to read as follows: Laurel IV”), the Town of Westfield filed an deflected away by a diving Vath, only Zachara as the buzzer sounded end- think we spent the majority of the 10. Maximum continuous wall length. defending champs will face Union in action for declaratory judgment titled In re game on their side of the field. There The longest dimension of any continuous PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE the final Friday night at Kean Uni- Town of Westfield Compliance with Third exterior wall of any building shall not be was a good fifteen-minute spell in the versity. Round Mount Laurel Affordable Housing TOWN OF WESTFIELD greater than fifty (50) feet. For the purpose 1. Such structures may be located within second half where they were pressur- Obligations, Docket No. UNN-L-2391-15, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY The field hockey team earned a 3- of administering this provision, any exte- any side yard or rear yard. (the “DJ Action”) requesting that the court ing us a little bit.” 0 victory over Summit last Saturday rior wall that is offset for a depth of four (4) GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2116 2. Such structures of up to or equal to declare that Westfield has complied with The stunning, sudden victory puts feet or greater, or in the case of a commu- 500 square feet coverage shall be located for their 14th win of the season, the its Third Round constitutional obligation to AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND nity residence as identified in N.J.S.A. at least five feet from the side and rear lot Cranford into a championship match most since the 14-win season of 1999, provide a realistic opportunity for the de- CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF 40:55D-66.1 a depth of two (2) feet or lines. Notwithstanding the foregoing, when against Scotch Plains-Fanwood, velopment of housing that is affordable to THE LAND USE ORDINANCE when current coach Caitlin Cheddar greater, shall be construed as a separate such accessory structures are located in low- and moderate-income families and OF THE TOWN OF which defeated Union in the other was a sophomore (known as Caitlin wall. that portion of a yard which abuts a front or individuals; and WESTFIELD TO ESTABLISH semifinal match later in the day. It is Section IV. The Land Use Ordinance, side yard on an adjacent property, the MacDonald). It was victory No. 398 WHEREAS, the DJ Action was settled REGULATIONS FOR ACCES- Article 11, Section 11.19G. is hereby structure shall be located at least ten feet the first time that Coach Gagliardo or in program history. The Hilltoppers and the agreement settling the DJ Action SORY STRUCTURES WITHIN amended is hereby amended by adding a from such front yard or side yard. this class of Cranford seniors has made (the “settlement agreement”) was reviewed NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONES are coached by Westfield Athletic new item as number 7 which shall read as 3. Such structures greater than 500 and approved by the court after a Fairness AND LOCATED ON GROUND it to the big game. Hall of Famer Jen Steward follows: square feet coverage shall be set back Hearing, which approval is memorialized LEVEL PATIOS USED AS “This has been an awesome year 7. Miscellaneous requirements for from side and rear lot lines a distance of 10 (Schwarzenbek, ’95). in an amended order entered by the court PLACES FOR EATING AND decks for Community Residences as feet, or one half the yard requirement ap- for us so far,” said Gagliardo. “I think ON THIS DATE on October 30, 2017 and filed by the court DRINKING identified in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-66.1. Decks plicable to principal buildings, whichever we have the quality and talent to bring on November 1, 2017 (the “Settlement 1969: WHS drove 97 yards in the for community residences shall follow the WHEREAS, periodic update of allow- is greater. Approval Order”); and home a county title. Whether we end final minutes to earn a 20-20 tie with provisions in Article 13, except that they able uses within non-residential zone dis- 4. No structure shall exceed the height of WHEREAS, the Conditional Judgment up playing Union or Scotch Plains, it shall also be permitted in side yards pro- tricts is desirable to help promote eco- the principal building or structure, or a Rahway (in Game 11 of the 48-game of Compliance and Repose which was vided that they shall be set back at least nomic development and sustainability in height of 15 feet, which ever shall result in is going to be a really great opponent unbeaten streak). Joe Monninger hit entered and filed by the court on May 31, twenty (20) feet to any side lot line and they Town; and a lesser height. so we have to make sure we bring it.” 2018 (the “Conditional Judgment”) after Ed ‘Skeeter’ MacCloskey with a 21- shall also be permitted within a front yard WHEREAS, the use of ground level SECTION II. All ordinances or parts of the court conducted a Compliance Hear- In one of the most memorable UCT yard touchdown (their fourth hook- provided that they shall be set back at least patios as places for eating and drinking ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with ing on May 21, 2018 to review all imple- semifinal days on record, Cranford’s sixty (60) feet from a front lot line. provides an open-air amenity for employ- any part of this ordinance are hereby re- up of the drive) and Frank Jackson ran menting ordinances, and the Conditional Section V. All existing ordinances or ees, customers, or visitors; and pealed to the extent that they are in conflict thrilling victory was the first of four the tying two-point conversion. (It Judgment required among other things parts of ordinances in conflict or inconsis- WHEREAS, such use may include the or inconsistent. UCT semifinal matches on the day that Westfield shall be obligated to take all was the first year of two-point PATs tent with any part of this ordinance are installation or construction of accessory SECTION III. In the event that any sec- steps necessary to support the develop- that would each be decided in over- via run or pass.) hereby repealed to the extent that they are structures to support activities associated tion, provision, or part of provision of this ment of any 100% affordable housing de- time and/or penalty kicks. in such conflict or inconsistent. with the use; and ordinance shall be held to be unenforce- AROUND THIS DATE velopments referenced in the Housing El- Section VI. In the event that any section, WHEREAS, standards associated with able or invalid by any court, such holding Summit 0100 1 Oct. 24, 1964: Rudy Brown ran for ement and Fair Share Plan; and provision or part of provision of this ordi- accessory structures on patios used as shall not affect the validity of this ordinance Cranford 0101 2 WHEREAS, the Conditional Judgment 223 yards and four touchdowns as nance shall be held to be unenforceable or places for eating and drinking are not as a whole, or any part thereof, other than of Compliance and Repose which was WHS won 45-27 at Rahway. invalid by any court, such holding shall not present in the Land Use Ordinance and the part so held unenforceable or invalid. entered and filed by the court on May 31, WF Blanks Summit affect the validity of this ordinance as a must be established; and SECTION IV. This ordinance shall take Oct. 24, 1987: Dave Brown threw 2018 (the “Conditional Judgment”) after whole, or any part thereof, other than the WHEREAS, the Town Council does effect after passage and publication in the for a school record 239 yards and hit the court conducted a Compliance Hear- In Field Hockey, 3-0 part so held unenforceable or invalid. hereby further find that the public interest manner provided by law. tight end Jim Mozoki for a pair of ing on May 21, 2018 to review all imple- of the Town of Westfield will be served by The Westfield High School field menting ordinances, and the Conditional NOTICE amending the Land Use Ordinance of the NOTICE scores in a 13-6 win at Irvington. Judgment identified the Myrtle Avenue hockey team elevated its record to 14- The foregoing ordinance was introduced Town of Westfield in the manner set forth The foregoing ordinance was introduced Oct. 26, 1977: Dave Miller sparked 100% affordable housing site. 5 with a 3-0 shutout of Summit on at a Regular Meeting of the Town Council herein. at a Regular Meeting of the Town Council the first 1-2-3-4-5 finish in Union WHEREAS, the Westfield Housing Ele- of the Town of Westfield held on October NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT THERE- of the Town of Westfield held on October October 20. Maddie Katz, Emma ment and Fair Share Plan, adopted by the County cross-country championship 23, 2018 and was read for the first time. FORE ORDAINED by the Town Council of 23, 2018 and was read for the first time. Jepsen and Maggie Maguire each Planning Board of the Town of Westfield on meet history. Trailing the victorious This ordinance will be further considered the Town of Westfield, in the County of This ordinance will be further considered March 5, 2018 identifies the 100 percent netted a goal, while Liz Healy, LJ for final passage by said Town Council at Union and the State of New Jersey, as for final passage by said Town Council at Miller were Colin Kerwin, Mike affordable project on Myrtle Avenue as Kehler and Chloe Beaulieu each the Westfield Municipal Building, Council follows: the Westfield Municipal Building, Council Bailey, Tim O’Brien and John Tegen. Block 4007, Lot 13 and Block 4006, Lot 1. Chambers, 425 East Broad Street, SECTION I. Article 13, Section 13.03 Chambers, 425 East Broad Street, added an assist. Goalkeeper Colleen NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT THERE- Oct. 27, 1973: No. 1 WHS and No. Westfield, New Jersey 07090 at a meeting titled “Non-Residential Accessory Uses Westfield, New Jersey 07090 at a meeting O’Conner made nine saves. FORE ORDAINED by the Town Council of 2 Nutley played at 0-0 tie at the Park beginning at 8:00 PM to on November 6, and Structures”, is hereby supple- beginning at 8:00 PM to on November 6, the Town of Westfield, in the County of 2018 or at any time and place to which mented by adding a new subsection E. 2018 or at any time and place to which Oval before over 10,000 fans. WHS’s Union and the State of New Jersey, as Raiders Tap Kearny such meeting may be adjourned. All per- titled “Structures on ground level pa- such meeting may be adjourned. All per- Tom Tyrell and Quint Mansell stopped follows: sons interested will be given the opportu- tios used as places for eating and drink- sons interested will be given the opportu- Section I. The Land Use Ordinance, In Girls Soccer, 1-0 the quarterback at the one-foot line nity to be heard concerning such ordi- ing” which shall read as follows: nity to be heard concerning such ordi- Article 11, Section 11.19E.1. is hereby with 3:15 left in the game. nance. Copies of this ordinance are avail- D. Structures on ground level patios nance. Copies of this ordinance are avail- Faith Price on an assist from amended to read as follows: able at the Office of the Town Clerk, used as places for eating and drinking. able at the Office of the Town Clerk, Corinne Lyght scored in the second Brian Ciemniecki averaged 24.8 1. Minimum tract area. There shall be Westfield Municipal Building, 425 East Service areas, bars, preparation stations, Westfield Municipal Building, 425 East yards per reception during his WHS a minimum tract area of two (2) acres, overtime to earn the 11-4-1 Scotch Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. pergolas, tents, umbrellas, and/or awnings Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. except for community residences as iden- Plains-Fanwood girls soccer team a career. That broke a 25-year-old Tara Rowley, RMC shall be permitted on ground level patios Tara Rowley, RMC tified in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-66.1 where there record by Ed ‘Skeeter’ MacCloskey, Town Clerk utilized as places for eating and drinking. Town Clerk 1-0 victory over the visiting Kearny shall be a minimum tract area of one-half 1 T - 10/25/18, The Leader Fee: $132.09 The following regulations shall apply: 1 T - 10/25/18, The Leader Fee: $96.39 Kardinals on October 22. who averaged 24.0 in 1969. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 25, 2018 Page 15 Cougars Win Third Straight UCT Gym Crown CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Summit’s Catherine Singow at 35.725. hard work, maintaining and focusing 9.2 or higher on the floor exercise and SPF Raider TT Singletary took fifth on striving for consistency.” since it became the pivotal event in at 35.25 and AL Johnson’s Rosalie Kosty added, “I think we are all determining the outcome, several girls Weaklang took sixth at 35.05. Blue working hard in practice and trying to have been adding difficulty to their Devils Allie Fernandez and Allison hit our skills that we have and upgrad- routines. Bauchman and Cougar Gabby ing what we can upgrade.” “That just shows that every team Markase placed 7-8-9. As to her favorite apparatus, Kosty has been working really hard. Floor The Blue Devils had three girls revealed, “It’s floor and beam a lot. isn’t just about the tumbling. It’s about compete all-around and all three It’s a tossup depending on the day dance and your jumps, everything placed in the top-8. how I feel. On floor, I like doing that goes on in between the tumbling. So the girls are also cleaning up their leaps and all their dance movements,” Coach Diaz explained. “On floor, last time I added a one and-a-half punch run [tuck] to my routine. I went well last time except I have been stepping out of bounds, so this time I am hoping I can stay in bounds,” said Iosso, who added, “For that pass, I actually have to shorten more photos at goleader.com my steps.” “There is competition. It’s a lot of Ballyhoo Sports

pressure. Floor is one of my best Marlene Iacoponi for The Westfield Leader and The Times events, so I want to do well on it but GANG TACKLING A MINUTEMAN...Blue Devils Matt O’Connor, No. 52, Colin Freer, No. 11, Emmett Smith, No. 80, Will sometimes there are so many good Kessler, No. 3, and another teammate bring down Elizabeth Minuteman quarterback Clarence Wilkins, No. 9. girls here that it’s hard to. I am trying to work on my form because some- times I am too sloppy, mainly floor because I have been doing so many Minutemen Shut Down Blue Devil Footballers twists, so I am hoping this time I will more photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports do better,” Azzaretto said. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “I am actually ending with a differ- two or three yards but one was a utemen churned up a long 14-play Westfield, it was the old story of three- PLACING IN THE TOP-8...From left to right, Blue Devils Kaela Azzaretto, ent pass on floor this meet. I am doing breakaway, 38-yard sprint into the drive until Smith read Wilkins’ eyes and-out. Allison Bauchman and Alllie Fernandez placed in the all-around Top-8. a lay, lay [2 front layouts] instead of end zone late in the third quarter for and intercepted his pass at the one- On the punt, McCauley made a fine round-off back handsprings to a back the Minutemen’s second touchdown. yard line. It was Smith’s third inter- tackle at the Elizabeth 22. The Min- “We also have Allison Bauchman jumps. I do like tumbling a lot. Beam, tuck, so I am ending with a ‘high Wacter also scored the first touch- ception of the season. utemen took eight plays to inch to the competing all-around, so we have I like doing front handsprings. It’s a superior’ instead of a ‘superior’. We down on a one-yard plunge in the “It was just pitch and go. It was a 38-yard line where Wactor slit off three girls competing all-around. I unique skill.” had to work on building my cardio but second quarter after a very fortunate pretty weak throw. I got under it and right guard and sprinted into the end would say this is probably the most “We have really been working on I did it on Senior Night and it went 30-yard reception by wide receiver made the play,” Smith described. zone with 3:36 left in the third quar- girls we had competing all-around for cleaning up our form and technique really well. So I am excited to do it Jesiah West. Unfortunately for the Blue Devils, ter. With pressure from Kessler and a couple of years now. That shows the so that we can stop losing the tiny again tonight,” Markase said. McCauley, who played on offense their series went three-and-out and company, the two-point conversion girls have been really working hard to points,” Iosso commented. In the end, Infante won the floor and defense, recorded an eight-yard Elizabeth took over at the Westfield pass failed. earn their spots,” Head Coach Amanda No less than 11 gymnasts scored a CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 sack on quarterback Clarence Wilkins 42. The Minutemen moved to the “The first one [touchdown] was a Diaz said. and threw Wactor for losses of two Westfield 31 then Wilkins fired a long tough one. It could have gone either “Talking about other teams, we yards and eight yards. McCauley also bomb towards West in the left corner way. The other one was going back to practice with these girls at clubs, so recovered a fumble. Juniors Colin where it appeared that it may be inter- not all 11 people doing their jobs. We we’ve seen them score higher. I am Freer, Will Kessler, Reid Colwell, cepted by Rooney. But after the two all need to click. We all need to be really proud of them. We want to win Matt O’Connor and Griffin Rooney, alit at the one-yard line, the refs ruled where we are supposed to be and we but it’s also like we want to see other along with senior co-captain Noah that West had better possession. On were not,” McCauley said. teams also do really well,” Markase Levy and sophomores Jon Heard and the next play, Wactor bashed in for the The Blue Devils will host the 7-0 said prior to the meet. Dan Shakal were also limiting Wactor touchdown with 9:40 left in the first Piscataway Chiefs this Saturday, Oc- “I definitely think that other teams and Wilkins to short yardage. half. The point after attempt banged tober 27, at 1 p.m. are building their scores but we have “Defensively we had an outstand- into the defensive line. Elizabeth 0 6 6 0 12 been building our scores too, focus- ing game. It was one of our best Once again the Blue Devils were Westfield 0 0 0 0 0 ing on ourselves on how to get better defensive games of the year. We re- forced to punt after three plays but and also keeping an eye on other ally shut down their running game. this time the ball was fumbled on the Support Local Journalism teams,” Cougar co-captain Jen Kosty Passing game, we’ve done a lot better return and McCauley pounced on it at added. than we have done in the past two the Elizabeth 44. But once again a Aware of the intensity of the com- weeks but the offense really struggled. three-and-out followed. petition, Cougar Head Coach Michelle It was a tough one today. We got to get At the start of the second half, Charney-Hulse said, “It all comes in the weight room and get big up Norris’ tackle on the kickoff put the down to regardless of how the other front,” McCauley emphasized. Minutemen at their own 17. Blue Devil teams are doing, we just have to con- Westfield’s special teams also defensive back/co-captain Jordan centrate on what we are doing, being stepped up with big tackles by Freer Simpson made a key tackle to limit consistent and hitting our routines. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times at the Minutemen’s two-yard line and West to a modest reception. When EAGER TO COMPETE AT THE UCT...The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raider Tommy Norris at the Minutemen’s Elizabeth had to punt, Heard got a We are always looking to be consis- gymnasts are eager to compete at the UCT on October 19. Pictured, left to right, tent across the board. It’s not one are: Kelly Zimmerman, Shelby Kumpf, Nicole DeFrancesco, Kara Bush, Izzy 17-yard line. After Freer’s tackle at hand on it and Westfield took over goleader.com/subscribe event over another. It’s just really Sutton, Gianna Mavilla and Tamyra Singletary. the two in the first quarter, the Min- near midfield. Unfortunately for

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Position If you need a hardworking New Jersey Suburban Youth Football Logan Weis, Chris Horn, Micah Smith Support Development For Garwood is 2 hours from 11 am - 1 pm, 3 to person with great experience to League games that were played on a and Thomas Riley. windy and chilly October 21,at Scotch On the A level, the Raiders were led in Election Day is thankfully right around said to me recently, you enabled her and 4 days per week following the clean your house or apartment the corner. It’s been a busy political I guess that’s true as the democratic party Call Agnes (908) 787-3003 Plains Fanwood High’s Tyson Field. the loss to Kenilworth by Joseph school calendar. Experience is not The SPF D team fifth graders posted scene across most towns, but if you live and I welcomed her enthusiasm and dedi- Kowalczyk on offense and Anthony in Garwood you’ve enjoyed nearly eight cation to our borough when she wanted required, but the candidate should the lone victory when the Raiders ral- Tittanegro on defense. The SPF seventh have a true love of children. WESTFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS months of it. As most people know we to get involved. It was no different than lied to defeat New Providence, 12-7. graders in their defeat to Kenilworth had a Democratic primary here in when I was the young democratic want- Please submit resume to Westfield, NJ The A team eighth graders for SPF received a solid effort on offense from A Tradition of Excellence Garwood and I was campaigning for ing to be involved in the borough and I [email protected] were defeated by Kenilworth, 22-6, Aiden Fairweather and Jason Delcore Mayor Lombardo. However, after the reached out to former Mayor Michael PARAPROFESSIONALS while the B team seventh graders fell and strong defense from Mackenzie June primary, I personally reached out to Crincoli, who welcomed me. FREELANCERS WANTED (AIDE POSITION) to Kenilworth, 20-12. The C team Virgil and Michael Eitmanas. Sara and congratulated her and her team A vote for Sara Todisco for Mayor Part-Time (a.m. or p.m.) sixth graders received a bye. The 2018 regular season will come and we are working together for a com- will be a vote for the future of our Strong, detail-oriented writers Base rate:$16.15/hr In the D level game, the Raiders to a close this Sunday, October 28, at mon cause and that cause being what is community as we move forward. As a with professional demeanor Application deadline: 11/5/18 rallied to take a 12-7 lead when Aidan Scotch Plains Fanwood High where best for our Borough. We want only lifelong resident, she has roots in our needed to cover local Apply online at: Lickman burst into the end zone with the Raiders will be the host to various what is best for Garwood, and on No- community and has lived through the government meetings. Must be http://applitrack.com/ under nine minutes to play. The SPF towns, The A team will be home to vember 6th what is best is a vote for Sara changes that have occurred in the past able to meet deadlines, and westfieldnjk12.org/onlineapp defense came together in the victory Somerset Hills, the B and C teams Todisco for Mayor and Michael Ince 30 years. A vote for Sara will also be for take an active interest in their behind Thomas Dowling, JJ Robinson, meet Parsippany and the D team will and Sean Benoit for Council. inclusion of everyone, young and old, I consider myself a union democrat democrat, republican and independent beats in order to develop news SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS Travis Moore, Joe LaRosa, Lickman, challenge Summit. stories. Please email and a conservative when it comes to a lot – as we are all Garwood. $90 per day of issues and believe that there is a I must admit that I recently met both resume and clips to: Apply online at: middle ground on most issues facing us. Michael Ince and Sean Benoit, both are [email protected] www.westfieldnjk12.org XC Flyers Take Top Spots I believe in helping our seniors and independent thinkers and will bring their EOE children and our volunteers, who make own experiences and knowledge to our up our wonderful community. Borough borough. As a sister of a retired law In Lakeland Youth Series issues should not be democrat or repub- enforcement officer and a former public WY Devilfish Host Annual Athletes from the Westfield Com- in third in their division on October 7. lican – they should be a combination of employee, who believes that the dis- petitive, Developmental and Cranford The Flyers are scheduled to compete both – as evident with the redevelop- abled must have proper representation ment which was bi-partisan and started and assistance, all first responders must Invitational to Start Season Middle School programs of the at one more Lakeland Cross Country more than ten years ago under Mayor be properly equipped, and continue to Westfield Area “Y” Flyers competed meet this season before heading to McCarthy, continued under Mayor volunteer on a few Borough commit- On October 14, the Westfield Area rah Lincoln (3rd 50 Breast); Clare in three consecutive meets in the Lake- the USATF New Jersey Junior Olym- Quattrocchi and Mayor Lombardo. tees, I believe that the team of Todisco, “Y” Devilfish swim team hosted the Logan (1st 50 and 100 Free, 50 Back, land Youth Series Cross-Country pic Cross-Country Championships at I have known Sara for a long time as Ince and Benoit will lead our Borough, 23rd Annual Devilfish Classic Invita- 100IM) Meet at Greystone/Central Park in Deer Path Park in Flemington on she was also a classmate of my daughter. together with others on council, both tional Swim Meet (DFC). DFC Chair- 11-12 BOYS: Patrick Miller (1st 50 Morris Plains. November 4. It was Sara who reached out to me to ask democrat and republican, into the future person, Beth Riordan, led a tremen- Back, 2nd 50 Fly); Danny Pierce (3rd The Flyers competed with over 500 The Westfield Area Y Flyers Track how to get involved in Garwood after my and will work together for what is best dous team of volunteers in the plan- 100 Back); Cole Sharkey (3rd 100 athletes ages 7-14 from around New Club is a USATF certified club that last run for office. She is not much differ- for all of our residents. ning and execution of this highly suc- Free); Logan Swenson (2nd 50 Free); Jersey on September 23, October 7 serves over 700 athletes throughout the ent than myself, an advocate for Garwood, Please join me on voting on Novem- cessful meet. The DFC, the team’s JD Twilley (2nd 50 and 100 Breast) and 14. The 13-14 boys team placed year. The club has cross country, winter putting in numerous hours of research ber 6th for the team of Todisco for Mayor primary fundraising effort, hosted over 13-14 GIRLS: Emma Heinze (1st third in their division on October 7 conditioning, spring and summer track and making sure you have all the facts and Ince and Benoit for Council as we and placed second on October 14. and field programs in Westfield and prior to voting or recommending any- move forward for all of Garwood. 600 swimmers from all over New Jer- 200 Free); Viv Jeckell (1st 50 Free, thing on council, not just shooting from sey as an early season opportunity for 3rd 200IM); Sarah Kennedy (3rd 50 The 11-12 boys team won their age Cranford. For more information you can Kathy Villaggio the hip. Working with members of both Garwood short-course competition. Free, 100 Back); Erin McKinney (3rd division on October 7 and October 14 visit the team website parties to get someone done. As someone Many of the 227 participating Dev- 100 Breast); Kate Riordan (3rd 200 and the 9-10 boys team won their age www.yflyerstrackclub.com or contact ilfish set personal bests, and Clare Free); Anna Wunderle (1st 200 Breast) group on October 7. Greg Hatzisavvas at 908-233-2700 x251 Logan set a new Westfield YMCA 13-14 BOYS: Will Crall (3rd 100 The girls 11-12 year old team came or [email protected]. Why I’m Voting The Democrat Team record in the Girls 11-12 50 Free, with Free, 100 Breast); Colin Kavanagh a time of 25.89. (1st 200 Free, 100 Breast, 2nd 50 Sara Todisco In Garwood TOP 3 DEVILFISH: Free); Billy Maguire (1st 100 Back); Thank You All From The Garwood My family has resided in Garwood for nity. What it does is gives me a unique, 8U GIRLS: Defne Russo (3rd 25 Leo Mangiamele (3rd 100 Back); 70 years. During that time, they reno- perspective. Growing up in this town Free) Carsen Sharkey (1st 200IM); Matt vated our humble home, raised 3 boys, represents a connection to the roots of 8U BOYS: Joseph Casiere (2nd 50 Swenson (1st 200 Back, 2nd 100 Free, BOE Candidates marched in parades, built floats covered how life was, and why this town is as Free); Julian Stewart (3rd 50 Free) 100 Fly); Christian Tedesco (2nd 200 On Wednesday, October 17th, the of Education member. in carnations, coached and played base- special as it is today. Though my experi- 9-10 GIRLS: Emilia Dengler (1st Back, 100 Breast); Aiden Troy (1st Garwood PTA sponsored a “Meet and We would like to extend our thanks ball, and even worked the concession ences are different than others, I view 50 Free, 2nd 50 Fly, 100IM); Kaylie 200 Breast); TJ Walsh (2nd 100 Back, Greet” for the 5 Garwood Board of and gratitude to the Garwood PTA, the stand at the James V. Guerriero Memo- my experience as one that truly defines, Gao (2nd 100 Free); Jane Kavanagh 3rd 50 Free); Jack Young (3rd 200 Education candidates. The forum was Student Council , the Board of Educa- rial Field. We competed in annual town what this town once was, how it evolved (2nd 50 Back, 3rd 50 Free); Logan Back, 100 Fly) mediated by the Lincoln School Stu- tion and the voters for allowing us this Halloween contests, watched the yearly over the years, what it has now become Partridge (3rd 100 Free) 15-18 GIRLS: Ireland Applegarth dent Council. The evening began with opportunity. With thanks and apprecia- fireworks at Unami Park, attended Wash- and what it has the promise to be. 9-10 BOYS: Josh Cetin (1st 50 Fly, (3rd 100 Back); Eliana Cestero (3rd each candidate opening with a brief tion, ington, Franklin and Lincoln Schools, This is why, when I am faced with played kick-the-can, hide-n-seek and choosing a leadership team for my town, 2nd 100 Free, 3rd 100 IM); Dylan 100 Breast); Erin McAndrew (2nd prepared statement. Then each candi- The Garwood BOE Candidates date answered a pre-submitted ques- dodge ball on our Willow Avenue 300 the Democratic team of Todisco, Ince Lagrimas (2nd 50 and 100 Back, 3rd 200 Back); Julia McGann (2nd 100 Ralph Trentacosta block. We roller skated with those silly and Benoit, is without hesitation, the 100 Breast) Free); Abigael McKinney (1st 200IM, tion, and took questions from the voters Maureen Scepkowski in the audience. The evening closed Joe Miceli metal skates attached to our worn sneak- only team I want at the helm of our ship, 11-12 GIRLS: Ava Benson (3rd 50 2nd 50 Free); Isabella Nicholson (1st with a closing statement by each candi- ers, tightened only with a single roller the ship that I believe will steer us to- Fly); Emily Constable (1st 50 and 100 50 Free, 100 Breast); Abby Riordan Denise Ridente date. The candidates offered compel- Mary Ann Kjetsaa skate key. We bruised our knees, chipped ward an exciting future. Breast, 2nd 100IM, 3rd 50 Free); Sa- (3rd 200 Back); Anna Schwartz (2nd ling reasons why they should be a Board our front teeth, experienced wins, losses, My decision for this upcoming elec- 100 Back); Bridget Thomas (3rd 100 disappointments and priceless memo- tion, has less to do with me being a PUBLIC NOTICE Fly) ries. We were baptized, communionized Democrat or Republican, and more to TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD 15-18 BOYS: Tommy Brennan (3rd Dem Candidates Oppose and made our confirmations at St. Anne’s do with me aligning myself with a group ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 100 Breast); Henry Brown (2nd 50 Roman Catholic Church. We put play- of individuals who share my hopes, my TAKE NOTICE that on the 15th day of Free, 100 Fly); Seth Camacho (1st 200 Redevelopment Plan As Bad for Town ing cards on our bicycle wheel spokes, dreams, my quality of life and my future. October, the Zoning Board of the Town- Free, 3rd 100 Free); Matthew Chen At the October 18th debate for candi- our constitutional and moral obligation made forever friendships and overall, For me, it’s about the moral compass, ship of Cranford, in the County of Union (1st 200IM); Matt London (1st 100 lived a life that only storybooks with character, passion, demeanor and work took the following actions: dates running for the Scotch Plains Town- to provide affordable housing, create Free); Tim McGann (2nd 100 Free); ship Council sponsored by Scotch Plains one of the most vibrant and exciting happy endings made possible… ethic of this team. It is my belief that 1. Application ZBA-18-020: Adopted a Tomas Morre (1st 200 Back); Barney Times, the Democrat candidates clearly downtowns in New Jersey, and add new Looking back, I believe our lives were what is important to me is also important Resolution of Memorialization approving Veres (2nd 100 Breast); Zach Will- stated their opposition to the Phase I ratables to ease the property tax burden enchanted in this charming town! A town to them. Most of all, my decision is the request of Brendan and Jessica Freely, that was small in size, but huge in spirit. based on their clear sense of how we can applicants, to permit an addition of a roof iams (2nd 100 Back); Zach Youssef downtown redevelopment plan created of our residents. by the bipartisan Scotch Plains Down- The affordable housing agreement was In our minds, our lives were no different maintain the intimacy and charm of this and screened in enclosures to an existing (3rd 50 Free) than Opie Taylor’s life in The Andy small town, with allowing it to progress, nonconforming wood deck. Required rear town Redevelopment Committee over unanimously approved by the Town yard setback is a minimum of 28 feet 3 PUBLIC NOTICE the past year. Council, and the Democrat candidates Griffith Show, especially with us play- prosper, and grow, all while not losing inches where 16 feet 11 inches is pro- ing for endless hours, every day, even in its big heart. BOROUGH OF GARWOOD Stating that “we need to slow this agreed the council members did the best posed. §255-34 Attachment 1, Schedule down,” “we don’t want five or six sto- job they could under the circumstance. the “brook,” which separates Willow I’ve spent a great deal of time chatting 1. Required minimum building coverage is ORDINANCE NO. 18-26 from Myrtle avenue. with Sara Todisco and her team, and our 30 percent where 36.35 percent is pro- ries,” we need to keep “this town the way If implemented, the Democrats’ propos- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND As a young boy, I recall a passion in discussions always circle back to things posed on Block 210, Lot 6, as designated it is it”, and all the town needs is to be als would put the town in violation of its § 67-17 (NOTICE AND REGIS- this town, shared by everyone. It was a we all agree on—our ideals, beliefs, on the Township Tax Map, also known as “spruced-up,” the Democrat candidates affordable housing agreement and in TRATION REQUIRED) IN AR- town where the local store owners let dreams of broadening our view as a 110 Herning Avenue in the R-4 Zone. made clear their opposition to the Phase jeopardy of further court ordered af- TICLE VII (MAINTENANCE, Mom pay for items, “some other time” community, and a promise to make deci- 2. Application ZBA 18-011: Adopting a REGISTRATION AND REPAIR I redevelopment plan, and the enormous fordable housing development. A situa- benefits that it will bring to Scotch Plans. tion we must avoid. after she would say, “I’ll pay you next sions which will be made in the best Resolution of Memorialization denying the OF RESIDENTIAL PROPER- week when I receive my check.” It seems interest of every member of this town. I request of Carol Giamboi, applicant, for a TIES SUBJECT TO FORE- These are the same tired arguments that As made clear in the debate, the Re- proposed 18 feet diameter pool and a 15 CLOSURE) IN CHAPTER 67 have been used to derail downtown re- publican candidates, Bondarowicz, like yesterday when our local pharma- believe that Sara Todisco is the right feet x 24 feet patio in the rear yard of (BUILDINGS AND STRUC- development for the last 34 years. Dalvi, and Kowalczyk, support the Phase cist on Center Street, knew exactly what choice, and the only choice, as our new property in excess of the lot coverage TURES) OF THE CODE OF The Phase I plan is based on our I downtown redevelopment plan and medications every town member needed, Mayor. November 6th cannot arrive soon where 38 percent maximum is permitted THE BOROUGH OF affordable housing settlement densities have the desire and talents to make it not by looking in a computer, but by enough because that is when I believe and 48.26 percent is proposed §255 At- GARWOOD TO REVISE A seeing their friendly faces when they the promise for this town will not only be tachment 1, Schedule 1; and for a pool REFERENCE TO THE REGIS- and the demands of most of our resi- happen. dents (86 percent in one survey of over walked through the door. This is just a realized, but it will be accelerated. Sara setback where 15 feet is required and 4.5 TRATION OR RENEWAL FEE Alexander Smith small window into my life growing up in and her Democratic Team have my faith feet is proposed §255.38B. The house is a 1200 people) to bring our town into the BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and pre-existing nonconforming owner occu- Mayor of Scotch Plains Garwood. and my vote! Council of the Borough of Garwood 21st century. In so doing, we will meet pied two-family on Block 462, Lot 16, as My history in this town doesn’t make Section 1. § 67-17 (Notice and Regis- Richard Colonna designated on the Township Tax Map, me better, worse, or more entitled than tration Required) in Article VII (Mainte- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Garwood also known as 21 Morse Street in the R-3 any other member of this lovely commu- nance, Registration and Repair of Resi- TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Zone. with a change in elevation of at least seven dential Property Subject to Foreclosure) in CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY 3. Application ZBA-18-012: Adopted a Chapter 67 (Building and Structures) of feet from the bottom to the top most point Sara Todisco For Mayor Is Resolution of Memorialization approving the Code of the Borough of Garwood is ORDINANCE NO. 2018-16 of the roofline. (j) The subject property shall be located the request of Patrick and Kristin Goldate, hereby amended to read as follows: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND a minimum of 100 feet from any residential applicants, to permit construction of a two- A. [No change] THE CODE OF THE TOWN- The Right Choice For Garwood district as measured from the perimeter of story addition to the rear and side of the B. The registration shall remain valid for SHIP OF CRANFORD, CHAP- the lot line. I am writing in support of Council- and the real deal when it comes to putting existing structure. The applicant is seek- one (1) year from the date of registration, TER 255, LAND DEVELOP- (k) Shall provide off-street parking in woman Sara Todisco for Mayor of Garwood first as she has no hidden mo- ing relief for the rear setback and lot cover- except for the initial registration, which MENT, §255-39 CONDI- accordance with § 255-44. Garwood, and the team of Sean Benoit tives but to serve our community. Let’s age. The required rear yard setback is 30 shall be prorated on a monthly basis TIONAL USES feet where 23.5 feet is proposed §255-34 through December 31. The creditor shall (l) Hours of operation shall be in accord and Michael Ince for Councilmen. As a be honest, it is a thankless job to be an Attachment 1, Schedule 1 and the imper- be required to renew the registration annu- NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED with § 240-1 of the Township Code. third-generation resident of Garwood, elected official, but she does it with 100 vious lot coverage maximum is 35 percent ally as long as the building remains a by the Township Committee of the Town- (ml) No sale, leasing, or rental of any my Father was born in a home on Cedar percent dedication. Councilwoman where 50 percent is proposed §255-34 vacant and abandoned property and shall ship of Cranford, in the County of Union, vehicles shall be permitted. Street and was a 55+ year Garwood Todisco is also a school teacher which is Attachment 1, Schedule 1 on Block 276 pay a registration or renewal fee in the State of New Jersey, that: (nm) The walls of the principal structure Lot 5 as designated on the Township Tax amount prescribed in § 67-26.1 for each SECTION 1. Chapter 255, Article V shall be at least 25 feet from the side and Volunteer Fireman who raised six chil- a commendable profession. She has also Map, also known as 399 Prospect Avenue vacant property registered. Zoning, Section 255-39 Conditional rear lot lines and at least 40 feet from a dren here. I have lived through many volunteered for as long as I have known in the R-1 Zone. C. [No change] Uses, Subsections B.(9) and B(10) are street right-of-way line. changes in our town and I am looking her. Most notably with the Lions Club D. [No change] hereby amended to delete their respective (on) All exit and entrance drives shall be 4. Application ZBA-18-021: Adopted a forward to continuing to see it progress, where she now serves as President and E. [No change] cross-references to § 240-1 of the Town- at least 10 feet from any adjoining property Resolution of Memorialization approving just as my Father had witnessed. My for years coached Garwood girls’ soft- Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ship Code. line and 20 feet from the corner of an the request of Bernadette Murphy, appli- wife Susan and I have remained in ball. She has a lot of energy and is a born ordinances inconsistent herewith are SECTION 2. Chapter 255, Article V intersecting public street. cant, to permit a second floor addition, hereby repealed to the extent of such Zoning, Section 255-39 Conditional (po) Any fuel or air pump and filler pipe Garwood, however, over the years we leader! But what impresses me most nonconforming to front and side yard set- inconsistency. Uses, Subsections B.(9) and B(10) are shall be located 25 feet from any property have been seeing the slow change as about Sara is her relentless commitment backs. Required front yard setback is a Section 3. If any section, subsection, hereby amended to read as follows: line. some industries moved out and their to want to see Garwood be the best town minimum of 25 feet where 12.39 feet is paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of § 255-39 Conditional uses. WHEREAS, all ordinances or parts of proposed §255-34 Attachment 1, Sched- buildings became vacant. Proactive for all people, younger, older, new to this Ordinance shall be declared invalid for B. Specific conditions for conditional ordinances inconsistent herewith are ule 1 and the required side yard setback is change is needed, and the longer the town or a life-long citizen like myself. any reason whatsoever, such decision shall uses. hereby repealed to the extent of such a minimum of 7 feet where 5.86 feet is town waits, the more difficult it will be She will advocate intelligently for not affect the remaining portions of this (9) Convenience stores. inconsistency. proposed. §255-34 Attachment 1, Sched- Ordinance, which shall continue in full force (a) Shall be located at least 100 feet from WHEREAS, if any portion of this ordi- to play catch-up to realize the benefits. progress and challenge what does not ule 1 on Block 596, Lot 7, as designated on and effect, and to this end, the provisions any residential district. nance shall be determined to be invalid, That is why we feel this election is make sense. She also has the experience. the Township Tax Map, also known as 27 of this Ordinance are hereby declared to (b) Hours of operation shall be in accord such determination shall not affect the different than any in the recent past and Sara has served on just about every com- Wall Street in the R-4 Zone. be severable. with § 240-1 of the Township Code. validity of the remaining portions of said one of the most important to get out and mittee as Councilwoman and can speak 5. Application ZBA-18-019: Granted Section 4. This ordinance shall become (cb) Shall provide on-site parking. ordinance. vote to make the right decision for intelligently on all aspects relating to approval to John Hartman, applicant, to effective upon final passage and publica- (10) Convenience stores with gasoline This ordinance shall take effect upon Garwood, which is Councilwoman Garwood. In fact, Councilwoman permit construction of a stacked dining/ tion in accordance with law. sales. final passage and publication in accor- living room addition where the corner of (a) The minimum lot size shall be 60,000 dance with law. Todisco for Mayor. As soon as Sara Todisco also led the charge as Finance NOTICE square feet. joined the Council, she began to work Chairperson for a zero tax increase this the new first floor addition extends into the NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE front yard setback by 1 foot-1.44 inches Notice is hereby given that Ordinance (b) The lot shall have a minimum of 200 on initiatives to improve Garwood and year, which is a first in many years. We along the setback curve on the northeast No. 18-26, was introduced and passed on feet of frontage along a state or county The foregoing ordinance was introduced plan for the future. She was and is need a proven leader who has a record of corner of the front yard. The required front first reading at a meeting of the Borough roadway. and approved on first reading at a meeting instrumental in making some tough demonstrated success. Additionally, she yard setback is 25 feet where 23.88 feet is Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the (c) Any overhead canopy serving the of the Township Committee of the Town- choices that are for the betterment of is well educated as she impressively proposed, §255-34 Attachment 1, Sched- County of Union, State of New Jersey, held gas fueling positions shall be set back a ship of Cranford, New Jersey on Tuesday, ule 1 on Block 580 Lot 14 as designated on on the 23rd DAY OF OCTOBER 2018, minimum of 30 feet from a public right-of- October 9, 2018 and will be further consid- our town, while retaining our identity. graduated summa cum laude from North- the Township Tax Map, also known as 21 and that Ordinance No. 18-26, will be taken way. ered for final passage after public hearing She does her homework and listens to eastern University. Experience is impor- Omaha Drive in the R-4 Zone. up for further consideration for final pas- (d) The maximum impervious coverage to be held at the Municipal Building, 8 the people, then bases decisions on facts. tant to having the skills to do the job and sage at the meeting of said Borough Coun- shall be 80%. Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey 6. Application ZBA-18-022: Granted She is not one to jump the gun and make most effectively represent Garwood. Sara cil to be held at its meeting room in the (e) The maximum height shall be 35 feet on Monday, November 5, 2018 at 7:00 PM David and Kristin Harris, applicants, ap- reckless recommendations. has the heart and will to fight for what is Municipal Building, 403 South Avenue, for principal buildings and 30 feet for the or as soon thereafter as this matter can be proval of their interpretation of the zoning I have also known Councilwoman right. I hope you will join my wife and I Garwood, New Jersey, on the 15th DAY canopy. reached. All persons interested will be ordinance and definition of a “story” to be Todisco’s family my entire life and they on Tuesday, November 6, and make the OF NOVEMBER 2018, at 7:15 p.m., or as (f) An average fifteen-foot landscaped given the opportunity to be heard concern- defined as the levels which are on top of soon thereafter as said matter can be buffer shall be provided along any residen- ing such ordinance. Copies of Ordinance continue to live and invest in Garwood right choice for Garwood. Vote Todisco one another (vertical stacked) including heard, at which time and place all persons tial zone boundary line; however, in no 2018-16 are available in the office of the and are very generous in the community. for Mayor, Benoit and Ince for Council garage level, on Block158 Lot 2 as desig- who may be interested therein will be given event shall said buffer area be less than 10 Township Clerk, Cranford Municipal Build- Sara is following right in her family’s as they each bring unique, professional nated on the Township Tax Map, also an opportunity to be heard concerning the feet at any such location. ing, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New known as 79 Spruce Street in the R-4 footsteps wanting to give back to the and valuable skills that we need to move same. (g) No auto repair or service, other than Jersey, during the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 Zone. town she grew up and lives in. She gives Garwood towards the future. ATTEST: gasoline sales, shall be permitted. p.m. countless hours of her time, demonstrates Jeffrey Pistol Christina Ariemma (h) No tractor trailer diesel fuel sales Patricia Donahue Richard King Board Secretary Municipal Clerk shall be permitted. Municipal Clerk amazing leadership, effectively commu- Garwood 1 T - 10/25/18, The Leader Fee: $78.54 1 T - 10/25/18, The Leader Fee: $66.81 (i) Canopies shall have a pitched roof 1 T - 10/25/18, The Leader Fee: $96.90 nicates and has integrity. She is genuine A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 25, 2018 Page 17 Cougars Win Third Straight UCT Gym Crown CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 But the event has been a concern for all the competitors. “We realized right off the bat that beam was one of our weakest events, so we narrowed in on beam at prac- tice. We did a lot of pressure routines where we would sit and watch the other girls. We really narrowed in on perfecting all of our jumps, our series and really just staying clean. It really paid off at Cougar and we are hoping it pays off tonight as well,” Coach Diaz explained. On beam, “Hopefully I stay on beam tonight and try to calm my nerves. Definitely my leaps are the best part of my routine because jumps come naturally for me,” Markase added. Azzaretto won the balance beam with a 9.6, followed by Iosso at 9.4 and Singow at 9.2. Fernandez tied for David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GREAT LEAP...Senior Gabby Markase performs a leap on the balance beam at fourth with Raider Nicole Fernandez the Union County Tournament held at Cranford High School on October 19. at 9.05 and Infante took sixth at 8.95. exercise with a 9.6, followed by Raider Prior to competing on the uneven Izzy Sutton at 9.55. Singletary took bars, Iosso described, “Recently I third at 9.475 and Singow took fourth have been working on a toe hand- at 9.45. Iosso placed fifth at 9.4, fol- stand on the bar and the release in David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING THE BALL AWAY FROM RED DEVILS...Raider co-captain Alex Ferrara, No. 10, gets his knee on the ball lowed by Weaklang at 9.35 and between the bar, I do a toe shoot. I before any Red Devils can get to it during the game in Scotch Plains against Hunterdon Central on October 18. The Raiders Azzaretto at 9.325. Markase and put my toes on the bar, let go and try shut out the Red Devils, 2-0, on goals from Ryan Widman and Jon Koseoglu. Joey Linder got an assist. Summit’s Emma Butler tied for eighth to catch the high bar. My dismount I at 9.3, followed by Cougars Rachel do a double back and I am hoping I Mazur at 9.275 and Kosty at 9.2. land it.” The Cougars, who have several Azzaretto added, “Nothing new but Raiders Shut Out Red Devils in Boys Soccer, 2-0 girls capable of doing the difficult my free up handstand on the bars Tsukahara dismount, scored well as wasn’t that good at Cougars [Invita- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 did Westfield on vault with Iosso tak- tional], so I am hoping I can get all the have been playing together for a long comes into the game. We have a great Although the Raiders have already ing the top honors with a 9.4, fol- way up so I can get full credit,” time now, so there’s so much chemis- defensive group and we can go very faced some tough challenges, the re- lowed by Azzaretto at 9.275. Infante Azzaretto said. try, so much ability to play. It’s a very far with this group,” Linder said. mainder of the season will indeed took third at 9.15, followed by Iosso stuck her routing and won the technical midfield. We have two at- Also Linder made Coyle’s job feature the cream of the crop with the Fernandez at 9.1 and Inoha Bendezo event with a 9.0 and Azzaretto took tacking, which is me and my brother, easier by deflecting a few potential semifinal and finals of the Union (D) at 9.0. Blue Devil Julia Singer second at 8.7. Infante at 8.625 and Owen Murphy is the holding. We shots. County Tournament and the state sec- took sixth at 8.9, followed by Markase teammate Catherine Blowe at 8.6 took space ourselves really well. We have “I have been doing that all my life, tional tournament. at 8.85. 3-4. Raider Sutton and Hilltoppers an idea before we get it and we knock just deflecting balls away since I was “We got Westfield Saturday. Hope- “This year we have a lot of hand- Singow and Sofia Confaloneri tied it just like our assistant coach Joe a little kid. Working with Danny has fully we can get a win and we can play spring fulls, which the star value is for fifth at 8.55. followed by [Mortarulo] tells us,” Alex Ferrara been very nice. He’s a great goal- Elizabeth, another rival of ours. We basically the same as a Tsuk. The girls Fernandez at 8.525. explained. keeper,” Linder said. had a 1-1 tie and we want revenge. We have been focusing on sticking their At the beginning of the season, the David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times In the first half, Alex Ferrara hooked Just two days before the 16-0-1 want to win. We want to win the landings, making sure their toes are balance beam had been a thorn in the PERFROMING A GIANT...Raider a pair of dangerous corner kicks into Raiders battled to a 1-1, one overtime county. We want to take it one step at pointed, legs are straight. Then we side for the Blue Devils but their solid Izzy Sutton performs a giant swing on the box that the Red Devil backs deadlock [called due to darkness] with a time though. We have the sections have Kayla doing the Yurchenko tuck, performance at the Cougar Invita- the uneven bars at the Union County managed to deflect. The second half the Elizabeth Minutemen in Scotch after that then the states. We could which also helps,” Coach Diaz said. tional has boosted their confidence. Tournament. featured an even more furious assault Plains. The Minutemen are known maybe see these guys again. We just from the Raiders and Padavano, who for their deadly weapon, Youkendly got to make sure we are all set and made one serious save in the first Pacius, who works part time in goal ready to go for the rest of the season,” half, was forced come up with three then comes up front on the attack. Linder cautioned. more saves. “He’s huge. He’s their starting “They [Hunterdon Central] are first Raider junior goalkeeper Danny keeper but he’s got really good feet in their section. Every game is huge Coyle smothered a serious shot off for a keeper, so they put him up top. and we have the [UCT] semifinals the foot of Red Devil Kyle Ratner in He’s a goal scorer, so we got our with our rivals Westfield. If we win, the first half and added a second center back Joe Linder to stop him we could possibly play Elizabeth major save in the second half off the like he did yesterday. He was the again. Maybe later see Elizabeth in foot of Justin Giordano but the de- danger in the attack but I think that if the state tournament, so from now on, fense did the rest. we see them again in the final of the it’s going to be win or go home,” Alex “We got a great defense. We got tournament, that once again Joe will Ferrara expressed. me, Ryan, [Alex] Levy, Antonio keep things locked down and we will Hunterdon Central 0 0 0 [Lomonte], Mike [Dieu], whoever get the win,” Alex Ferrara said. Scotch Pl-Fanwood 0 2 2

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TIMEOUT FOR A PHOTO...The competing Westfield Blue Devil gymnasts take time to get their photo taken before the Union County Tournament held at Cranford High School on October 19. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF WESTFIELD those temporary activities permitted by is presented to the reviewing Board. They WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY special permission from the Town Council; shall be setback from adjacent uses and GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2115 SECTION III. Article 11, Section screened from adjacent uses to the satis- 11.25D titled “Prohibited uses and faction of the reviewing Board. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND structures”, subsection D.8. is hereby C. Lighting. Lighting must comply with CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF amended to read as follows. §10.11 of the Westfield Land Use Ordi- THE LAND USE ORDINANCE 8. Drive-in or drive-through restaurants. nance, however, due to the rooftop loca- OF THE TOWN OF SECTION III. Article 18, is hereby tion lighting may be located greater than WESTFIELD TO ESTABLISH amended and supplemented by adding a 15 feet above normal grade and the use of COMMERCIAL USE OF new Section 24, titled Commercial Use of lights spaced evenly along a cable or wire, ROOFTOPS AS A CONDI- Rooftops which shall read as follows. commonly known as “string lights” shall be TIONAL USE; TO ALLOW § 18.24. COMMERCIAL USE OF permitted. In addition, lights must be turned FOR USE OF GROUND LEVEL ROOFTOPS off when the rooftop use is not in operation. PATIOS AS PLACES FOR The commercial use of a rooftop of a A lighting plan shall be submitted that EATING AND DRINKING; AND building as an outdoor seating or gather- illustrates compliance with these standards. TO REMOVE THE PROHIBI- ing space that is open to the public for D. Electronic visual displays, sound, TION ON THE SALE OF FOOD events, entertainment, meetings, and/or and amplification. Due to the potential FOR BEVERAGES TO BE as a food and/or beverage service area nuisance to neighboring properties and SERVED OR CONSUMED ON shall be regulated under this section. the general public in the surrounding area, THE PREMISES BUT OUT- A. Rooftop use location relative to there shall be at no time permitted any SIDE THE CONFINES OF A use it serves. The rooftop shall be part of television or video or electronic screens or BUILDING; ALL WITHIN THE an establishment doing business within displays and no live entertainment, music, CBD CENTRAL BUSINESS the building, shall be located directly above speakers, or public address system shall DISTRICT or adjacent to the use of which it is a part, be permitted on the rooftop. The rooftop WHEREAS, periodic update of allow- and there shall not be other uses located must be maintained as a quiet, relaxed able uses within non-residential zone dis- on floors in between the rooftop use and environment. tricts is desirable to help promote eco- the use to which it is a part. E. Parking. Due to the seasonal nature nomic development and sustainability in B. Design. Rooftop use shall be de- of rooftop use, square footage or seating Town; and signed in an attractive manner that will not utilized for same shall not be subject to WHEREAS, the commercial use of roof- detract from adjacent uses, and will pre- parking requirements, as is the same for tops would allow for businesses to provide vent nuisance and safety issues. Design of sidewalk cafes. an open-air amenity for its employees, the rooftop must utilize all reasonable ef- SECTION IV. All ordinances or parts of customers, or visitors; and forts to minimize the effect of noise, light, ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with WHEREAS, allowing the commercial and odor on adjacent properties and on any part of this ordinance are hereby re- use of rooftops as a conditional use within the street. The applicant shall submit a pealed to the extent that they are in conflict the Central Business District Zone District design plan with the application for a roof- or inconsistent. would enable a land use board to review top use that, at a minimum, specifies and SECTION V. In the event that any sec- the development proposal prior to estab- illustrates the proposed size, dimensions, tion, provision, or part of provision of this lishment; and setbacks from adjacent buildings and roof ordinance shall be held to be unenforce- WHEREAS, the Town Council does edges, layout, landscaping elements, and able or invalid by any court, such holding hereby further find that the public interest access routes. shall not affect the validity of this ordinance of the Town of Westfield will be served by 1. The rooftop use, including any pergo- as a whole, or any part thereof, other than amending the Land Use Ordinance of the las, tents, umbrellas, awnings, service ar- the part so held unenforceable or invalid. Town of Westfield in the manner set forth eas, bars, or preparation stations, shall be SECTION VII. This ordinance shall take herein. setback from adjacent uses and screened effect after passage and publication in the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT THERE- from adjacent uses to the satisfaction of manner provided by law. FORE ORDAINED by the Town Council of the reviewing Board. The setback and NOTICE the Town of Westfield, in the County of screening must be established in a man- Union and the State of New Jersey, as ner that will not unduly block light, air, or The foregoing ordinance was introduced follows: outdoor views from upper floor windows at a Regular Meeting of the Town Council SECTION I. Article 11, Section 11.25 on adjacent buildings. Screening shall pre- of the Town of Westfield held on October titled “CBD CENTRAL BUSINESS DIS- vent patrons of the rooftop from looking 23, 2018 and was read for the first time. TRICT”, subsection C. titled “Condi- directly into a window of a building on an This ordinance will be further considered tional uses and structures.” is hereby adjacent lot, and into adjacent residential for final passage by said Town Council at amended and supplemented by adding open spaces such as backyards or ter- the Westfield Municipal Building, Council the following language. races. Chambers, 425 East Broad Street, 6. Commercial use of rooftops. 2. The rooftop use shall not produce a Westfield, New Jersey 07090 at a meeting SECTION II. Article 11, Section 11.25D risk of unauthorized access to abutting beginning at 8:00 PM to on November 6, titled “Prohibited uses and structures”, buildings. 2018 or at any time and place to which subsection D.1. is hereby amended to 3. Parapet walls or guardrails shall be such meeting may be adjourned. All per- read as follows. designed to complement the building’s sons interested will be given the opportu- 1. Any business conducted outside the architectural design and shall meet all nity to be heard concerning such ordi- confines of a building, except for the com- applicable construction codes. nance. Copies of this ordinance are avail- mercial use of rooftops, except for the use 4. Temporary pergolas, tents, umbrel- able at the Office of the Town Clerk, of ground level patios as places for eating las, and/or awnings or other temporary Westfield Municipal Building, 425 East and drinking, except for sidewalk cafes structures shall be permitted on the roof- Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. permitted and regulated by § 24-46 through top provided evidence of how such struc- Tara Rowley, RMC § 24-57 of the Town Code, and except tures shall be safely secured to the rooftop Town Clerk 1 T - 10/25/18, The Leader Fee: $167.28 Page 18 Thursday, October 25, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

WESTFIELD items were removed from the vehicle. A spate of burglaries was recently re- Tuesday, October 16, a resident of the ported in Westfield. During some of these 100 block of West Dudley Avenue re- incidents the homeowners were at home ported a burglary and the theft of two but had no interaction with the suspect or motor vehicles from the victim’s drive- suspects, according to police. way. Entry to the residence was gained Thursday, October 4, a 2015 Land through an unlocked rear door and the Rover, valued at $95,000, was reported key fobs to the vehicles were removed. stolen from a driveway on the 600 block Tuesday, October 16, a resident of the of Elm Street. The keys were possibly left 100 block of East Dudley Avenue re- inside. An additional car that was left ported the theft of his motor vehicle from unlocked in the driveway was rummaged his driveway. The key fob may have been through but nothing appeared to be miss- removed from inside his residence, but it ing at the time of the report. There was a was unconfirmed at the time of the report. theft from the residence of approximately FANWOOD $107 from a wallet; entry to the premises Monday, October 15, a resident of the was made through an unlocked rear door. 10 block of Elm Avenue reported that, Sunday, October 7, a burglary was Photo Courtesy of Cristosal See you in 2019 for more Spencer movie magic! between 6:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., a snow HUMAN RIGHTS...The Trinity Episcopal Church of Cranford will hold a bake reported on the 600 block of Elm Street blower was removed from her driveway during which a cell phone and credit sale this Sunday, October 28, beginning at 11 a.m., to benefit Cristosal, a faith- Spencer Savings Bank Wraps Up by an unknown person. The value of the based, non-profit organization that aids people of El Salvador victimized and cards valued at $200 were stolen from a snow blower is $600. residence. Entry was gained through an displaced by violence in their homeland. Pictured, a man advocates for victims in Friday, October 19, Kevinn Drake, 32, El Salvador. ‘Movies Under The Stars’ Series unlocked door. The residents were at of Linden was arrested pursuant to a ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. – Spen- some fun.” home during this time frame. motor vehicle stop at South Avenue and cer Savings Bank recently wrapped Join us in 2019 for our next “Mov- Sunday, October 7, an incident was First Street for a motor vehicle violation. reported on the 200 block of Sylvania A check of Drake, the driver, showed an Trinity Church Bake Sale up its “Movies Under The Stars” se- ies Under The Stars” series. Events Place in which keys were stolen from an active warrant out of Edison. He was ries with two final events in Elmwood start at sunset and information is unlocked detached garage. The residents processed and released by Edison Mu- Park and Garwood. A crowd of al- usually posted around town a few were not at home at the time. The door of nicipal Court. Sunday to Benefit Cristosal most 400 attended the events, which weeks prior. Spencer employees are the residence was ajar, but authorities do Saturday, October 20, Taylar Evans, have been a hit all summer long. always at the events, serving freshly not believe any entry was made as an 33, of Newark was arrested pursuant to a CRANFORD — The Trinity Epis- through rights-based research, learn- On September 28, Spencer popped popcorn and beverages to alarm was active and did not go off. motor vehicle stop at Terrill Road and copal Church will hold a bake sale ing and programming by protecting partnered up with the Elmwood Park the crowd – with raffles, prizes and Sunday, October 7, a resident of the 200 East Second Street for a motor vehicle fundraiser this Sunday, October 28, at violence victims, repairing the lin- Recreation Department to show the all types of fun activities. Come block of Sylvania Place reported the theft of violation. A check of the driver, Evans, 11 a.m., benefiting the independent, gering effects of human rights viola- a BMW X5, valued at $60,000, as well as showed an active warrant out of East feature film Hotel Transylvania at early to grab a good spot and bring $700 in cash stolen from a wallet. Access to faith-based, nonprofit organization tions, and building human rights Orange. Evans was processed and re- frameworks to create conditions Boro Field. On October 5, Spencer your blankets and lawn chairs. See the residence was gained using keys taken leased by East Orange Municipal Court. Cristosal. Trinity Church is located at partnered up with the Borough of you in 2019 for more Spencer movie out of an unlocked, detached garage. The SCOTCH PLAINS 119 Forest Avenue, Cranford. where peace is possible. Garwood and the Greater Westfield magic! residents were home during the time period Tuesday, October 16, Raymond E. Cristosal partners with the people For more information about Area Chamber of Commerce to About Spencer Savings Bank in which the incident occurred. White, 41, of Plainfield was arrested and of the Northern Triangle of Central Cristosal, visit cristosal.org/. show the feature film Coco. With Spencer Savings Bank, a com- Friday, October 12, a resident of the charged with providing false information America — El Salvador, Guatemala the good weather still here, it was a munity bank headquartered in 600 block of Elm Street reported the theft to a law enforcement officer during a and Honduras — in their struggle for PUBLIC NOTICE wonderful way for families to get Elmwood Park, N.J., has been serv- of a 2016 Jeep Cherokee, valued at motor vehicle stop. White also had an peace, justice and reconciliation. It is $24,000, from the victim’s driveway. The SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY out and enjoy some warm evening ing its local communities with in- active warrant out of the Union County one of the most violent regions in the CHANCERY DIVISION theft occurred between the evening hours Sheriff’s Department. He was transported UNION COUNTY nights under the stars – with their tegrity and pride for more than 75 of October 11 and the early morning world, with thousands of families forc- loved ones, a fun movie and warm to police headquarters and processed. ibly displaced by violence commit- DOCKET NO. F-028095-17 years. The bank has over $2.7 bil- hours of October 12. Tuesday, October 16, a resident of FILE NO. 23921-17 popcorn. lion in total assets and operates 21 ted by gangs, criminal organizations Sunday, October 14, the owner of a Brandywine Court reported the theft of NOTICE TO REDEEM “It’s always exciting partnering branches throughout New Jersey. commercial business reported that at his handicap placard from his unlocked and government forces. up with the local organizations to Spencer specializes in delivering 10:18 a.m. that day an unknown suspect motor vehicle. The victim believes the “At Trinity, we take Jesus’ words, MTAG CUST FOR EMPIRE VII entered the premises, located on the 200 ‘whatever you did for the least of NJ PO; PLAINTIFF VS. 301 host a wonderful evening out for premier banking products and ser- theft occurred sometime on October 15. 3RD STREET, LLC; FINAN- local families,” said Marta vices for consumers and businesses. block of Lenox Avenue, by means of Wednesday, October 17, a resident of these, you did for me,’ to heart, whether CIAL RESOURCES FEDERAL Alexandre, Spencer’s Westfield Fi- Visit SpencerSavings.com for more forced entry. No items were reported to Shackamaxon Drive reported that their ac- it’s here or across the world,” said the CREDIT UNION; STATE OF nancial Center Manager. “We’re information. have been taken. count information was used to make an Reverend Andy Kruger, Trinity’s NEW JERSEY; Monday, October 15, a resident of the unauthorized transaction at a bank in Jersey DEFENDANT(S) so proud to continue the popular Paid Bulletin Board 600 block of Hillcrest Avenue reported that Priest-in-Charge. In 2016, El Salva- City. The incident is under investigation. dor was second only to Syria in the per TO: 301 3RD STREET, LLC; tradition in the area and help com- goleader.com/form/bulletin an unknown suspect entered the victim’s Saturday, October 20, Katherine capita level of internal displacement PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order munity members come together for motor vehicle and removed personal items. Nemeth, 24, of Cranford was arrested made on October 19, 2018, the Superior The vehicle had been parked at 6 p.m. the and charged with disorderly conduct fol- by violence. “We invite everyone to Court Fixed December 18, 2018, or the previous day and left unlocked. lowing a suspicious-person investigation. come and support this very important next business day, between regular busi- Monday, October 15, a resident of the Sunday, October 21, a Warren resident work,” Father Kruger continued. ness hours, at the office of the Tax Collec- 500 block of Lenox Avenue reported that reported that their motor vehicle was Cristosal was born in 2000 as a tor of ELIZABETH, located at 50 WINFIELD an unknown suspect entered a motor ve- SCOTT PLAZA, ELIZABETH, NEW JER- damaged while parked on the 1500 block collaboration between Episcopal SEY 07201 as the time and place when hicle belonging to the victim between 8 of East Second Street sometime over- clergy in the United States and El and where you may pay to the plaintiff the p.m. the previous night and 7 a.m. on night. amount so found due for principal and October 15. Currency and a personal item Salvador as a way for individuals and Sunday, October 21, a resident of churches from North America to build interest on its certificate of tax sale as were discovered missing from the vehicle. Black Birch Road reported an incident follows: Monday, October 15, a resident of the of criminal mischief after the exterior of relationships and share resources with LOT 936.A ADTL LOTS: SUBDTV (1- 600 block of Lenox Avenue reported a the home was spray painted. It was un- the Church of El Salvador to focus on 937) BLOCK 1 on the tax duplicate of motor vehicle burglary. An unknown sus- known when the incident occurred. justice and rights in post-civil war El ELIZABETH. Total amount required to re- pect removed personal items from the Salvador. Cristosal works to advance deem tax sale certificate no. 14-00032 is Sunday, October 21, Phillip A. Fusco, $67,974.41, together with interest from vehicle. 36, of Scotch Plains was arrested on an human rights in Central America September 17, 2018 and costs of Monday, October 15, a resident of the outstanding warrant out of Union during a $1,373.73. 600 block of Fairmont Avenue reported a motor vehicle stop. Fusco was transported And that unless, at the same time and motor vehicle burglary. The car was last to police headquarters and processed. Support Local Journalism place, you or one of you redeem by paying seen undisturbed in the resident’s drive- Sunday, October 21, Alex L. Moreno, the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, way at 9 p.m. the previous evening. No 22, of Plainfield was arrested on an out- then you, and each of you shall be de- standing warrant out of North Plainfield barred and foreclosed of and from all right PUBLIC NOTICE and equity of redemption of, in and to the during a motor vehicle stop. Moreno was lands and premises above set out and TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS transported to police headquarters and described in the complaint and every part PLANNING BOARD processed. thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Sunday, October 21, a resident of Elm an absolute and indefeasible estate of Planning Board of the Township of Scotch Court reported that someone purchased a inheritance in fee simple in said lands and Plains will hold a Special Meeting on No- cell phone and opened several accounts premises. vember 5, 2018, at 7:30 pm., at the Mu- in the victim’s name. The incident is goleader.com/subscribe Anything to the contrary notwithstand- nicipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, First under investigation. ing, redemption shall be permitted up until Floor Council Chambers to consider the the entry of final judgment including the application of Lydia Sanchez who is seek- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE whole of the last date upon which judg- ing final building plan approval, for prop- ment is entered. erty located at 1920 Bartle Avenue, Block TOWN OF WESTFIELD Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. 1501, Lot 12, pursuant to Order of the WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY Attorney for Plaintiff Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Divi- PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2117 sion, Union County, in the matter of Juanita 290 Route 46 West DiNizo v. Planning Board of the Township AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE LAND USE Denville, New Jersey 07834 of Scotch Plains. ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD FOR PARKING REQUIRE- (973) 586-2300 The application, plans and related pa- MENTS WITHIN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT 1 T - 10/25/18, The Leader Fee: $48.45 pers are on file in the Office of the Planning WHEREAS, The Town of Westfield’s Central Business District strives to remain Board and are available for inspection PUBLIC NOTICE competitive in what have been trying times for downtown environments; and during regular office hours (Monday WHEREAS, Westfield’s Land Use Ordinance requires that when a change of use TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD FAIRVIEW ARBORETUM TOUR...Fairview Cemetery and Arboretum in through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.). occurs, and the parking requirement for the new use is greater than what existed, the CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY Westfield hosted approximately 50 people at its annual arboretum walking All interested persons may be present increase in parking demand must be met on-site; and PLANNING BOARD tour October 14, led by Tom Ombrello, Ph.D., a professor of biology at Union and be heard at said hearing in accor- WHEREAS, the Town Land Use Ordinance allows for a deficient number of off-street dance with the rules of the Planning Board. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County College. While there are 99 catalogued species, Professor Ombrello parking spaces to be approved without a hearing by the Planning Board, by the Zoning Shannon Rapant focused on the older trees on the premises, in keeping with the theme of Officer for a parking deficiency of 10 spaces or less, and by the Site Plan Subcommittee In accordance with the ordinances of the Secretary to the Planning Board Fairview’s 150th anniversary. Pictured, residents look on as he discusses of the Planning Board for a parking deficiency of 20 spaces or less; and Township of Cranford, and the statutes of 1 T - 10/25/18, The Times Fee: $23.97 various tree details. WHEREAS, the Town Land Use Ordinance provides guidelines for consideration when the State of New Jersey, Notice is hereby reviewing a request for a parking deficiency; and served upon you that an application for WHEREAS, allowing for a waiver of on-site parking requirements streamlines the development, Application No. PBA-18- development approval process for new businesses and expansion of existing businesses 00006 to be located in Zone C-1, on the in the Central Business District when sufficient amounts of on-site parking are not premises known as 70 Jackson Drive, available and there is opportunity for off-site parking in public parking lots and on public Cranford, New Jersey, and designated as Children in Trouble with the Law? streets within the Central Business District; and Block 637, Lot 6.01, has been submitted WHEREAS, the Town Council does hereby further find that the public interest of the by National Christmas Products, Inc. d/b/a Town of Westfield will be served by amending the Land Use Ordinance to increase the National Tree Company, having an ad- extent of on-site parking deficiency which may be approved by waiver rather than a dress of 2 Commerce Drive, Cranford, DWI Charges? hearing by the Planning Board within the Central Business District. New Jersey. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED by the Town Council of the The development is located within 200 Town of Westfield, in the County of Union and the State of New Jersey, as follows: feet of property owned by you and involves SECTION I. Article 17, Section 17.02G titled “Exemptions; reserved future and requires the granting of relief from the Drug or Criminal Charges? parking.”, subsection 2, titled “Waiver of parking requirements in the CBD following requirements of the ordinance so district.” is hereby amended to read as follows: as to permit: 2. Waiver of parking requirements in CBD district. In the CBD Zone district only, in Applicant seeks amended final major the event that an application for development is unable to comply with the required site plan approval to amend landscaping Motor Vehicle Traffic Violations? number of off-street parking spaces, the provision of a deficient number of off-street and refuse area locations and size. The parking spaces may be approved without a hearing by the Planning Board when the original approval was to perform interior applicant demonstrates that the proposed development results in a decrease, no change, renovation, loading dock expansion and or an increase of no more than thirty (30) spaces in the deficiency of the number of off- parking lot modification, and applicant street parking spaces from that which exists or existed with the most recent development sought and obtained waivers from the fol- on the site. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Paragraph 2 shall not apply to an lowing sections of the Land Development application for development for age-restricted multi-family housing. If the applicant Code: CALL demonstrates that the change in the deficiency is as set forth above, the following shall Section 255-26G(3)(a) which requires a apply: 5 foot setback for parking. SECTION II. Article 17, Section 17.02G titled “Exemptions; reserved future Section 255-26G(8)(g) which requires parking.”, subsection 2.a, is hereby amended to read as follows: granite block. a. Review and decision regarding the parking space deficiency shall be performed by Section 255-26G(11)(b) which prohibits the following person or agency: loading in the front yard. BRENT BRAMNICK Amount of Increased Section 255-26J(4)(e)[4] which requires Deficiency of Required Reviewing a sign to be located at least 1/2 the dis- Parking Spaces Person/Agency tance of the required setback. The applicant also seeks to the extent Certified Criminal Trial Attorney 0 to 20 spaces Zoning Officer necessary for such application to be 21 to 30 spaces Site Plan Subcommittee of the Planning Board granted any variances, waivers, excep- Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the aforesaid parking deficiency results from a tions or other relief that may be necessary development that requires approval by the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment for or that may be required by the Planning reasons other than the parking deficiency, the applicable Board shall also review and Board. Speak With Our Criminal Defense Team render a decision concerning the parking deficiency. The Planning Board will conduct a public SECTION III. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with any hearing on this matter on November 7, part of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in conflict or 2018 at 7:30 P.M. in Room 107 of the We Have Three Former Prosecutors inconsistent. Cranford Township Municipal Building, 8 SECTION IV. In the event that any section, provision, or part of provision of this Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jer- ordinance shall be held to be unenforceable or invalid by any court, such holding shall not sey. Any person or persons affected by affect the validity of this ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part so this application will have an opportunity to held unenforceable or invalid. present any objections to the proposed SECTION V. This ordinance shall take effect after passage and publication in the development. The Board does, however, 908-322-7000 manner provided by law. have the right to exclude repetitious testi- mony. NOTICE All documents relating to this application The foregoing ordinance was introduced at a Regular Meeting of the Town Council of may be inspected by the public Monday the Town of Westfield held on October 23, 2018 and was read for the first time. This through Friday between the hours of 8:00 Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC ordinance will be further considered for final passage by said Town Council at the a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Planning/Zoning Westfield Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Department, Cranford Township Munici- 1827 East Second Street Jersey 07090 at a meeting beginning at 8:00 PM to on November 6, 2018 or at any time pal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, and place to which such meeting may be adjourned. All persons interested will be given Cranford, New Jersey. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 the opportunity to be heard concerning such ordinance. Copies of this ordinance are Finestein & Malloy, L.L.C. available at the Office of the Town Clerk, Westfield Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Attorneys for Applicant, Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. National Christmas Products, Inc. www.jonbramnick.com Tara Rowley, RMC d/b/a National Tree Company Town Clerk By: Russell M. Finestein 1 T - 10/25/18, The Leader Fee: $131.58 1 T - 10/25/18, The Leader Fee: $58.14 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 25, 2018 Page 19 AddamsFest Activities ‘Monster Mash’ Poetry Set for the Weekend Haunts Carriage House WESTFIELD – AddamsFest kicks a.m. at the WML, located at 550 East off its first-annual celebration of car- Broad Street. This family-oriented toonist Charles Addams, who is best workshop will talk about Mr. Addams known for his creation of the ficti- from a cartoonist’s point of view. Mr. tious Addams Family. Mr. Addams Galindo (aka Feggo) will share sto- grew up in Westfield and graduated ries and anecdotes about Westfield’s from Westfield High School, where famous artist, how Mr. Addams influ- he regularly drew cartoons for the enced other cartoonists worldwide, Weather Vane. This weekend, the and why his peculiar sense of humor Town of Westfield made his charac- has set aside funds ters a household to host a variety of name. He will events centered also lead a hands- around Mr. on cartoon activ- Addams. ity showing the CHORAL COLLABORATION...The Westfield High School Chorale will join Gomez’s Lec- audience how to the NJIO and Crescent Choral Society in a performance of Joseph Haydn’s Mass ture Series will draw their own in Time of War on Saturday, November 3, at 5 p.m. in the Crescent Avenue provide attendees cartoons. Presbyterian Church, Plainfield. Pictured are members of the NJIO. with the chance to Tickets for the get to know the library events are Susan Myrill Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times man behind the free, although MONSTER MASH...Fully costumed poets and friends get ready for perfor- WHS Chorale Joins NJIO drawings, what in- advance reserva- mances at the Carriage House in Fanwood Tuesday, October 16. spired him, how he tions are highly lived as a boy recommended on And Crescent Choral Society growing up in the AddamsFest By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY Cranford, and school superintendent Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield and dig website at of Mountainside, started with Emily WESTFIELD — Crescent Concerts “Kettledrum Mass” because the tympani deeper into the www.addamsfest.com/ FANWOOD – The frosty night air Dickinson’s “I Felt a Funeral in my presents the Crescent Choral Society in is featured in two movements, espe- hidden messages lecture-series. outside the Carriage House in Brain.” She then elicited laughs with a performance of Joseph Haydn’s Mass cially the Benedictus and Agnus Dei. behind his work. The Charles Fanwood provided a spooky atmo- her additional choice of “The Ghoul” in Time of War on Saturday, November Although Austria was at war with France Events include: Addams Walking sphere to kick off the Halloween sea- whose narrator delights in chomping when Haydn composed this Mass, there 3, at 5 p.m. in the Crescent Avenue The Life of The Rialto by Charles Addams Tour, hosted by son with readings of ghostly, ghoul- on little children’s bones. Presbyterian Church, Plainfield. In is no overt sign, beyond the unusual use Charles Addams, the Westfield His- ish and ghastly themed poems. As Gary Szelc of Fanwood, passing honor of the Centennial of the end of of tympani, that it was written in re- by Addams Enthusiast Ron torical Society, will be held on Satur- part of the Carriage House Poetry himself off as Mr. Hyde, read a clever World War I (November 11, 1918), Dr. sponse to the conflict between the two MacCloskey, on Saturday, October day, October 27, at 4 p.m. The tour Series held in the Patricia Kuran Arts piece in the voice of Edgar Allen Poe’s Deborah Simpkin King will conduct a countries. In more recent times, Leonard 27, at 11:30 a.m. at the Westfield begins at the Presbyterian Church of Center, “Monster Mash” featured cos- little brother. The allusions to Poe’s collaborative event featuring not only Bernstein did use it for political pur- Memorial Library (WML). Westfield Cemetery, 140 Mountain tumed New Jersey poets who read most famous works were scattered the Crescent Choral Society, but also poses when he performed it before The Lighter Side of Darkness fea- Avenue. Architect Greg Blasi will lead their own poems, as well as the works throughout the piece and elicited both the Westfield High School Chorale and 3000 people (and 10,000 people stand- tures Moderator Pat Brentano, panelsits a walking tour past Mr. Addams’ child- of such time-honored poets as Edgar groans and giggles as recognition members of the New Jersey ing outside in the rain) at the National Esquire Magazine Cartoon and Humor hood home, his favorite haunts and the Allan Poe, Emily Dickinson and Sylvia washed over the audience. He also Intergenerational Orchestra. This tri- Cathedral in Washington, DC on the Editor Bob Mankoff, University of house said to have inspired his Addams Plath, on Tuesday, October 16. read a poem written by an 8-year-old partite collaboration represents Cres- second inauguration of President Nixon Pennsylvania School of Design Senior Family creations. Tickets are $5 for The scheduled readers were as di- girl, “My Next-Door Neighbor is a cent Concerts’ continuing work toward in 1973 during the Vietnam Conflict. Lecturer David Comberg and Artist Westfield Historical Society members verse in their backgrounds as the selec- Witch” that made Mr. Szelc remark a full-community engagement in the Tickets may be purchased at the door and Psychologist Gail Winbury in a and $10 for non-members. Advance tions they performed. Tom Plante of about the girl’s potential as an ac- arts. The concert will also include a on the day of performance or may be panel discussion about Mr. Addams tickets are available online at Fanwood read the narrative poem “The claimed poet in the coming years. work by American composer Gwyneth ordered online at crescentconcerts.org. and how he used humor to shine a light westfieldhistoricalsociety.org. Highwayman” by Alfred Noyes. It’s a Garwood’s Amanda Berry offered Walker that dynamically addresses is- For more information, please call (908) into the dark corners of our minds. It The Addams Art Exhibit with about love tale from 18th century rural En- what she called a “different look at sues of war and peace. Dr. King’s vision 756-2468. Ticket prices: General Ad- will be held on Saturday, October 27, at 40 pieces of art is on display through gland where a highwayman is in love horror” with “Elmo the Dentist,” which is to make music that is exciting and mission-$25, Seniors-$20, Students- 2 p.m. at the WML. the weekend at the James Ward Man- with Bess, a landlord’s daughter. He she read in a creepy Elmo voice. relevant to her listeners. $10. The Crescent Avenue Presbyte- The Chas Addams Workshop by sion. escapes ambush when Bess sacrifices Last on the scheduled performers’ Haydn’s Mass in Time of War (Missa rian Church is located at Watchung New Yorker Cartoonist Felipe Galindo For a full schedule, please visit her life to warn him. The ghosts of the line-up was Tony Gruenewald of in Tempore Bello) is one of the most Avenue at East Seventh Street, will be held Sunday, October 28, at 11 www.addamsfest.com. lovers meet again on moonlit nights. Edison, who gave a slightly skewed popular masses of his 14 mass settings. Plainfield. Ample free parking is avail- Bob Rosenbloom of Bound Brook version of monsters in reading a poem It’s also called the “Paukenmesse” or able. used a droll delivery with the comic that sided with Frankenstein’s mon- poem “Dear Dracula.” His jocular ster. He continued with a portion of Entries Due Saturday choice of readings is not surprising “Night of the Living Dead” and “Zom- Folk Singer Steve Forbert since he has appeared in comedy bies of New York.” showcases and as a stand-up comic. Ms. Kenny, founding director, in- For NJPF Photog. Show John McDermott is the recipient of vited the crowd to join them next To Sing at JCC Saturday AREA— Photographers are invited be cash awards for Excellence and the Fanwood Arts Council’s Carriage month on November 8, at 8 p.m. SCOTCH PLAINS – Folk rocker co-written with Therese Boyd. The to submit photographs to be consid- Merit. A show prospectus is available House Poetry Prize for his poem “Cen- when Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr Steve Forbert will perform songs span- memoir offers a uniquely introspective ered for exhibition at the 24th Juried on the NJPF website. sus 2016,” which took first place and other dignitaries will help the ning a career of more than 40 years at view of a life and career during a period Photography Exhibit of the New Jer- The public is invited to attend the among 821 entries. His reading in- group celebrate the 20th anniversary the Jewish Community Center of Cen- of cultural upheaval and the author’s sey Photography Forum, one of the opening reception on Sunday, No- cluded the witches’ scene from of the Carriage House Poetry Series. tral NJ on Saturday, October 27, at 8 emerging self-awareness. most important juried photography vember 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. at which Macbeth with the “Boil, boil, toil and For more information, call (908) p.m. Rocker Lisa Bouchelle, who fre- Simultaneous with the book’s release shows annually and attracts entries time awards will be presented and trouble” incantation. 889-7223 or (908) 889-5298. To see quently performs at venues all along the comes an evocative new Steve Forbert from all over New Jersey. everyone will have an opportunity to Dragging her chains behind her the Carriage House Poetry Series cal- Jersey shore, will open the show. album entitled The Magic Tree. The LP The exhibit is open to any photogra- meet the artists. The exhibit is free and sporting a machete hanging from endar, visit http:// Advance tickets are $27 and can be offers a series of songs gleaned from pher able to hand deliver their work to and open to the public during busi- her head, Nancy Lubarsky of carriagehousepoetryseries.blogspot.com. purchased at www.jccnj.org or by call- previously recorded acoustic demos, the Watchung Arts Center on the ness hours of the Watchung Arts Cen- ing (908) 889-8800, ext. 253. The con- augmented with new backing tracks. Watchung Circle in Watchung, on Sat- ter: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, cert is part of the on-going Split Level The JCC of Central New Jersey is urday, October 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. and Friday: noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, The Diary of Anne Frank Concert Series which highlights criti- located at 1391 Martine Avenue in The cost is $20 for every two photo- 10 to 3 p.m. The exhibit will be curated cally acclaimed singer-songwriters in a Scotch Plains. graphs entered. There is no limit to the by Nancy Ori of Berkeley Heights. uniquely intimate setting. number of entries, however, all entries All of the images will be for sale with Takes the Stage at CHS Mr. Forbert had success early on must be professionally presented and a portion of the proceeds going to CRANFORD — The Cranford Wischusen), and their son, Peter (Max with a string of critically acclaimed and Free Tickets Available securely wired for hanging. There will support the Watchung Arts Center. High School (CHS) Performing Arts Wisnefski). A few months into their commercially accepted albums includ- Department will present The Diary of ordeal, Mr. Dussell (Andrew Gordon), ing Alive on Arrival (1978), Jackrabbit to See Instant Family Anne Frank on November 2 and 3 at a dentist, also seeks refuge from the Slim (1979), and Little Stevie Orbit WESTFIELD — Complimentary 7:30 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium. Nazi persecution. The family’s sur- (1980) and a most unlikely smash hit tickets are available for a private ‘Full Circle’ Features Art The play’s plot revolves around Anne vival hinges on the outside assistance single, “Romeo’s Tune.” screening Tuesday, November 6, of Frank’s diary accounts and recounts of Otto Frank’s loyal secretary, Meip His career had its share of triumphs Mark Wahlberg’s upcoming movie the 25-month ordeal of the Frank and Gies (Rose Michetti), and a trusted as well as stumbles and disappoint- Instant Family about a couple who By Westfielder Shoenmann Van Daan families in the attic of the employee Mr. Kraler (Dan Klimko). ments, as did his private life. Through it looks to the foster care system to start AREA – Elise Shoenemann, daugh- “Colored Pencil Hockey Player”. factory owned by Otto Frank. Though Rounding out the cast are Nazi sol- all, over the course of a marriage, di- a family. Presented by the Social Sta- ter of Robert and Wendy Shoenemann Gabe and SuzAnne Barabas will be usually associated with tragedy, the diers, seniors Matthew Mallick, Jacob vorce, raising three children, writing tus Co., the screening begins at 7 p.m. of Westfield, will have an acrylic paint- honored at Full Circle 2018 for having majority of the drama captures the Adams, and Brandon Greenfield. and recording 18 studio albums and at Westfield’s New Vision Rialto The- ing in the contemporary visual art ex- the vision to recognize the artistic tal- indominable spirit of the 15-year-old Performance dates are Friday, No- fronting an ever changing line-up of atre. To secure up to four complimen- hibit at Full Circle 2018 Then & Now ents that resided inside the minds of protagonist, Anne, and her never-end- vember 2, and Saturday, November supporting musicians, he persevered tary tickets, log on to on Saturday, November 3, at the those who simply needed an outlet or ing desire to return to school and 3, at 7:30 p.m. Reserved tickets will and stayed true to his roots and the folk www.eventbrite.com/e/instant-fam- Matheny Medical and Educational method for exposing their creativity. unflappable faith in the future. be available online through ethos. ily-westfield-nj-preview-screening- Center. The exhibit will celebrate the The sale of every piece of Arts Ac- Sophomore Nina Randazzo is mak- chs.booktix.com. Reserved seats are Now, those life-changing experiences tickets-51088082831. Tickets are Silver Anniversary of Arts Access, a cess artwork directly benefits the Arts ing her CHS debut as Anne. Her par- $10 and student rush tickets are $5 have been chronicled by Mr. Forbert in first-come, first-served and attendees unique fine arts program where indi- Access Program and its artists. The ents, Otto and Edith Frank, are being and available only at the door. The his recently released autobiography must arrive 30-45 minutes prior to the viduals with disabilities can fully ex- proceeds from original artwork — played by junior Sullivan Grace and dress rehearsal on Thursday, Novem- “Big City Cat: My Life In Folk Rock,” screening to claim their seats. press themselves in the creative arts. paintings, prints, and sculptures — are senior Nora Sullivan. Katie Manhardt ber 1, is free for senior citizens and Full Circle 2018 Then & Now, will shared evenly: 50 percent goes di- plays her sister, Margot. Joining the begins at 7:30 p.m. For additional feature 70 pieces of visual art created rectly to the artists in support of their Frank family in the Annex is a co- information, please contact Ginger by 59 artists and a stage performance professional careers, and 50 percent worker, Mr. Van Daan (Noah Wohlsen). Burd, [email protected] highlighting drama, dance, and cre- goes to the program to help subsidize He is accompanied by his wife (Katrina or call, (908)-709-6272. ative writing from Arts Access artists. the cost of art materials and framing. Joe Matousek, a facilitator of the Artists are also paid a licensing fee for

program, recognizes that each artist the use of their art in wearable and “is so individual and needs some- functional art merchandise, including The 11th Annual thing different. I adapt to who they jewelry, scarves, ties, and mugs. are and what they want.” Full Circle 2018 Then & Now will be Hale Speaker Series The stage presentation will include held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Made possible by grants from four dance performances, three poem November 3, in The Robert Schonhorn recitations, and two short plays enacted Arts Center on the Matheny campus at The Anne and Lee Hale Fund and by actors from Premiere Stages at Kean 65 Highland Ave. in Peapack. The con- The Thomas Glasser Foundation

University. temporary visual art exhibit will begin Hosted by the Friends of the Westfield Memorial Library One of the dance pieces will be by at 3 p.m., followed by the stage perfor- artist Michael Martin. Mr. Martin is mance at 3:45 p.m. After the stage typical of the individuals with disabili- presentation, a reception will feature “Architectural Gems ties whose creative talents have been food and dessert tastings. unlocked by Arts Access. All four of his Admission is $50. For tickets: in Westfield” limbs are compromised, and he is un- artsaccessprogram.org/event/full- able to speak, but, after being enrolled circle-2018; [email protected], or Carol Tener in the Arts Access Program at age 21 (908) 234-0011, ext. 260. All proceeds nearly 20 years ago, he has flourished raised through Full Circle 2018 will Longtime Westfield as an artist. In addition to the dance he benefit Matheny and the Arts Access has choreographed, his digital piece, Program. resident, realtor and Westfield Historical Society Board member

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A former owner was With Addams’ Own ‘Dudley’ recorded recounting seeing a ghost in a bedroom and hearing from overnight guests of someone walking up and down the stairs all night. Many know the story of John List Macabre Stories In Our Area and his family, who lived in a big man- sion on Hillside Avenue in Westfield. List, out of work, in deep financial That Go Bump In the Night straits and concerned for his family’s salvation, in November 1971 methodi- to a tree used to hang numerous con- cally killed his wife, their three school- victed spies during the Revolutionary age children and his mother before War. It was at the tree, which was fleeing, but not before cranking up reli- located at the intersection of Gallows gious music in the house and informing Hill Road and Brookside Place, where the schools that his kids would be ab- 10 spies working for the British were sent for an extended time. executed. Among them was James List left town, and his trail had re- Morgan, an American sentry convicted mained cold until 1989 when he was of killing James Caldwell. finally nabbed by Virginia police after Ever hear of the Legend of the 13 his case was featured on an episode of Sisters? Along with 175 others, they “America’s Most Wanted” and a former lived in Feltville, which was built in the neighbor in Colorado recognized him. Watchung Reservation in the mid- List was brought back to New Jersey, Photo Courtesy of the Town of Westfield 1800s. Over a two-year span back then, convicted in 1990 and spent the rest of ADDAMS UNEARTHED...Members of the Tee & Charles Addams Foundation, 11 children were kidnapped from his life in prison, where he died in 2008. along with Mayor Shelley Brindle and Councilwoman Dawn Mackey, pay a visit Feltville and found left near the out- If you’re on a mission of the macabre to Charles Addams’ “Dudley,” the skeleton artwork he drew in a barn on East skirts of town. Panic spread and towns- and want to explore other sites in the Dudley Avenue. It will make its public debut at the Charles Addams Art Exhibit people believed wild animals were to area, check out the “Shades of Death on display this coming weekend at the James Ward Mansion in Westfield. blame for their deaths. Hunters were Road” a narrow two-lane road that sent to kill bears, wolves and coyotes winds through western Warren County By CAROLINE McNAMARA a partial inspiration for the Addams while traps were also set—but it didn’t that has long been the subject of ghost Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Family infamous Victorian abode. As a Fred T. Rossi for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT...The Desserted Village, also known help. sightings and other paranormal activity WESTFIELD — There’s a skeleton young artist, and resident mischief- as Feltville, in the Watchung Reservation was once home to a group of women Feltville’s families eventually blamed related to the road’s history as a place in the barn. Now that’s a line you don’t maker, he found a neighboring house’s rumored to be witches and known as the 13 Sisters who are said to haunt the area. the deaths on unseen devils and de- where bandits ambushed victims in the hear every day. dwarfed adjunct to be the perfect type mons before their focus turned to a early 1900s and the revenge the locals In elementary school, I was invited to of fodder for his art. family of 13 orphaned sisters who took on those criminals. “The Devil’s a pool party at a house on Dudley I remember standing in that barn in By FRED T. ROSSI it’s Baltus Roll getting his revenge.” tended a local crop field that thrived Tree” in Basking Ridge is said to have Avenue and my classmate asked if I my swimsuit, with wood and dust under Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Take a close look at the official seal every season, regardless of the weather. once been a meeting point, a headquar- wanted to ‘see something cool.’ my bare, wet feet, looking up at the AREA — While Westfield celebrates of Union County and you’ll see a Feltville residents took this as a sign the ters and lynching spot used by the Ku In the lesser known annex of a neigh- sketch in awe, wanting to touch it, but the life of Charles Addams, the depiction of Hannah Caldwell’s mur- 13 were witches who had sacrificed Klux Klan. The tree, located on a bend boring property, on the second floor not diminish its quality, and thinking I Westfield-born cartoonist who special- der in 1780 by a British soldier at the Feltville’s children to pagan gods for in Mountain Road, allegedly gives off existed a sketch of a skeleton drawn by was underdressed for a museum. Mr. ized in the macabre, there are plenty of Caldwell Parsonage in Union Town- the good of their crops. After a trial, the warmth, even in winter, meaning that The Addams Family cartoonist, Charles Addams’ sketch is a work of art. strange, eerie, creepy and spooky sto- ship. The house still stands on 13 sisters were found guilty, hanged snow will not pile up on it as it does on Addams. Outlined in pencil and filled At the time, I didn’t truly compre- ries abound in and around Union County Caldwell Avenue, just north of Route and then buried under 13 bumps on a other trees. Local lore claims that those in with chalk or pastel—the skeleton is hend what I saw, but I did always won- to keep any phobophile satisfied. 22, and there is apparently a ghost on local road that became Johnston Drive, who have tried to cut down or deface one that could haunt the dreams and der what would possess a person to Up the road from Westfield a few the premises. The question is: Is it the which runs above Route 22 from the low-hanging branch allegedly used memories of any child. break in and draw something like that. miles is the prestigious Baltusrol murdered Hannah Caldwell, who was Watchung to North Plainfield. Rumors to lynch were cursed to an untimely When I was little, my regular haunts Out of all the things one could draw on Country Club in Springfield, which the first woman killed in the Revolu- were that, before their hangings, the death. were the yards of my friends and of a barn wall, why would he draw the has hosted a number of champion- tion, or her husband James, an out- sisters put a curse on Feltville—and in Of course, if all these stories give you those around mine. Although I loved human foundation? ship golf tournaments since its estab- spoken minister who was disdained the 1860s, illness and famine swept the willies, you can take the safe way sports, more often than not my friends Growing up, I never had the affin- lishment in 1895. The club’s name is by the British and was murdered a through the village, leaving those who out and enjoy the Halloween trick-or- could find me somewhere inside lost ity for dark humor that Mr. Addams derived from a farmer named Baltus year and a half after his wife? Ghost- remained to either incur an untimely treating from the safety of your home, in another book and story, dreaming possessed, but the older I get, the Roll, who grew apples and raised hunters have investigated ghosts at death or desert Feltville, which today is haunted or not. of larger-than-life grandeur. more I realize how apropos his use of livestock on the land where the coun- the parsonage—which was rebuilt two also known by the name, “The De- Not unlike, I suspect, the hopes and humor to tackle difficult topics such try club is located. In February 1831, years after the British burned it down serted Village.” dreams of one young Charles Addams. as love, pain and death was. Roll was murdered by two men who in the wake of Ms. Caldwell’s kill- Johnston Drive has been paved mul- When Mr. Addams was a young I think Mr. Addams saw in us some- wrongly believed that Roll had hid- ing—and picked up what they be- tiple times over the years, but appar- adventurer, he spent his melancholic thing we still struggle to see today. den a small treasure in his farmhouse. lieve are voices and movements. ently the 13 bumps continue to mys- childhood in the quintessential Ameri- Perhaps it was the human capacity to Baltus Roll is buried in the The parsonage isn’t the only place teriously reappear, even with modern can suburb of Westfield being the laugh when possible, even in the face Westfield Presbyterian Church cem- where Ms. Caldwell’s ghost is said to be paving techniques. If you want to see “neighborhood rascal.” His regular of our mortality. Or the fact that un- etery. Meanwhile, his farmland was present. For the past several decades, the 13 sisters, the story goes that you haunts were exactly that. As a youth derneath the color of our skin, the purchased and turned into a golf people have claimed to see ghosts in the must travel Johnston Drive going up- he was often found passing his time in meat on our bones, we are all cut from course. Famed golf course architect Union County courthouse and adjacent hill and count out loud all 13 bumps. the Presbyterian cemetery, a friend the same cloth…or maybe he was just A.W. Tillinghast, who designed part cemetery in Elizabeth, with some sus- Once you reach the last bump, turn once said “his sense of humor was a morbid. of Baltusrol, wrote of observing pecting the apparition is Ms. Caldwell around because the 13 sisters-witches little different from everybody else’s.” Mr. Addams gave us the chance to “strange, devilish creatures” around herself—dressed in white and seen in will be standing behind your car. Mr. Addams was once caught by the laugh at the unusual, converse about the uncomfortable, and admire the the property at night. Golf historian the window of a first-floor office. Then there’s the New Providence Photo by Susan M. Dougherty police for breaking into a house on Bob Trebus said he has heard golfers Speaking of James Caldwell, Gal- home, originally known as the “Crane Tom Plante of Fanwood reads a poem Dudley Avenue, the house better known human condition of similarity in the say the rough at Baltusrol “is so thick, lows Hill Road in Cranford was home House,” which was built in 1750. The at Monster Mash. See story pg. 19. as the Grande Dame, which is said to be face of difference.

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IOSSO WINS ALL-AROUND, BARS,VAULT; INFANTE FLOOR EXERCISE, AZZARETO BALANCE BEAM Cougars Win Third Straight UCT Gymnastic Title, WF 2nd

By DAVID B. CORBIN exercise. The Cougars hit their pion and also repeated as cham- I would say this is probably the Aware of the intensity of the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times routines well and gathered pion in the vaulting and the un- most girls we had competing all- competition, Cougar Head Coach Competition has definitely in- enough points to win their third even bars. Iosso had an all- around for a couple of years now. Michelle Charney-Hulse said, “It creased in Union County gym- straight UCT crown with a around total of 37.2, followed by That shows the girls have been all comes down to regardless of nastics with four teams consis- 108.425, while Westfield took Blue Devil Kaela Azzaretto at really working hard to earn their how the other teams are doing, tently obtaining team scores of second at 106.125. 36.9, Cougar Erin Infante at spots,” Head Coach Amanda Diaz we just have to concentrate on 105 or over and two more push- A strong Scotch Plains-Fanwood 36.325 and Summit’s Catherine said. what we are doing, being consis- ing 100, so the Union County squad placed third with a 105.4 Singow at 35.725. SPF Raider TT “Talking about other teams, we tent and hitting our routines. We Tournament (UCT) was expected total just ahead of the Summit Singletary took fifth at 35.25 and practice with these girls at clubs, are always looking to be consis- to be a thriller, and it was. After Hilltoppers at 105,24, Union AL Johnson’s Rosalie Weaklang so we’ve seen them score higher. tent across the board. It’s not Westfield made a super showing Catholic took fifth at 98.1 and took sixth at 35.05. Blue Devils I am really proud of them. We one event over another. It’s just on the balance beam, the host- Jonathan Dayton (D) took sixth Allie Fernandez and Allison want to win but it’s also like we really hard work, maintaining and ing Cranford Cougars trailed the at 96.75. Bauchman and Cougar Gabby want to see other teams also do focusing on striving for consis- Blue Devils by just .005 going Cougar senior Bee Iosso re- Markase placed 7-8-9. really well,” Markase said prior tency.” into the final event, the floor peated as the all-around cham- The Blue Devils had three girls to the meet. Kosty added, “I think we are all compete all-around and all three “I definitely think that other working hard in practice and try- placed in the top-8. teams are building their scores ing to hit our skills that we have See & Subscribe at “We also have Allison Bauchman but we have been building our and upgrading what we can up- BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo competing all-around, so we have scores too, focusing on ourselves grade.” BallyhooBallyhoo three girls competing all-around. on how to get better and also As to her favorite apparatus, keeping an eye on other teams,” Kosty revealed, “It’s floor and Submit commentary and items for publishing. Cougar co-captain Jen Kosty Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste beam a lot. It’s a tossup depend- added. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, October 25, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Cougar Gymnasts Win 3rd Straight Union County Tournament Crown; Westfield 2nd ing on the day how I feel. On the girls are also cleaning up layouts] instead of round-off back 9.45. Iosso placed fifth at 9.4, helps,” Coach Diaz said. floor, I like doing jumps. I do like their leaps and all their dance handsprings to a back tuck, so I followed by Weaklang at 9.35 Prior to competing on the un- tumbling a lot. Beam, I like doing movements,” Coach Diaz ex- am ending with a ‘high superior’ and Azzaretto at 9.325. Markase even bars, Iosso described, “Re- front handsprings. It’s a unique plained. instead of a ‘superior’. We had to and Summit’s Emma Butler tied cently I have been working on a skill.” “On floor, last time I added a work on building my cardio but I for eighth at 9.3, followed by toe handstand on the bar and the “We have really been working one and-a-half punch run [tuck] did it on Senior Night and it went Cougars Rachel Mazur at 9.275 release in between the bar, I do on cleaning up our form and tech- to my routine. I went well last really well. So I am excited to do and Kosty at 9.2. a toe shoot. I put my toes on the nique so that we can stop losing time except I have been step- it again tonight,” Markase said. The Cougars, who have several bar, let go and try to catch the the tiny points,” Iosso com- ping out of bounds, so this time In the end, Infante won the girls capable of doing the difficult high bar. My dismount I do a mented. I am hoping I can stay in bounds,” floor exercise with a 9.6, fol- Tsukahara dismount, scored well double back and I am hoping I No less than 11 gymnasts said Iosso, who added, “For that lowed by Raider Izzy Sutton at as did Westfield on vault with land it.” scored a 9.2 or higher on the pass, I actually have to shorten 9.55. Singletary took third at Iosso taking the top honors with Azzaretto added, “Nothing new floor exercise and since it be- my steps.” 9.475 and Singow took fourth at a 9.4, followed by Azzaretto at but my free up handstand on the came the pivotal event in deter- “There is competition. It’s a lot 9.275. Infante took third at 9.15, bars wasn’t that good at Cougars mining the outcome, several girls of pressure. Floor is one of my Support Local Journalism followed by Fernandez at 9.1 and [Invitational], so I am hoping I have been adding difficulty to best events, so I want to do well Inoha Bendezo (D) at 9.0. Blue can get all the way up so I can get their routines. on it but sometimes there are so Devil Julia Singer took sixth at full credit,” Azzaretto said. “That just shows that every many good girls here that it’s 8.9, followed by Markase at 8.85. Iosso stuck her routing and team has been working really hard to. I am trying to work on “This year we have a lot of won the event with a 9.0 and hard. Floor isn’t just about the my form because sometimes I handspring fulls, which the star Azzaretto took second at 8.7. tumbling. It’s about dance and am too sloppy, mainly floor be- value is basically the same as a Infante at 8.625 and teammate your jumps, everything that goes cause I have been doing so many Tsuk. The girls have been focus- Catherine Blowe at 8.6 took 3-4. on in between the tumbling. So twists, so I am hoping this time I ing on sticking their landings, Raider Sutton and Hilltoppers will do better,” Azzaretto said. making sure their toes are Singow and Sofia Confaloneri tied “I am actually ending with a pointed, legs are straight. Then for fifth at 8.55. followed by Probitas Verus Honos different pass on floor this meet. goleader.com/subscribe we have Kayla doing the Fernandez at 8.525. I am doing a lay, lay [2 front Yurchenko tuck, which also CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-3 Thursday, October 25, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Cougar Gymnasts Win 3rd Straight Union County Tournament Crown; Westfield 2nd

At the beginning of the season, the balance beam had been a thorn in the side for the Blue Devils but their solid performance at the Cougar Invitational has boosted their confidence. But the event has been a concern for all the competitors. “We realized right off the bat that beam was one of our weakest events, so we narrowed in on beam at practice. We did a lot of pressure routines where we would sit and watch the other girls. We really narrowed in on perfecting all of our jumps, our series and really just staying clean. It really paid off at Cougar and we are hoping it pays off tonight as well,” Coach Diaz explained. On beam, “Hopefully I stay on beam tonight and try to calm my nerves. Defi- nitely my leaps are the best part of my routine because jumps come naturally for me,” Markase added. Azzaretto won the balance beam with a 9.6, followed by Iosso at 9.4 and Singow at 9.2. Fernandez tied for fourth with Raider Nicole Fernandez at 9.05 and Infante took sixth at 8.95. Page S-4 Thursday, October 25, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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SPF Raiders Shut Out Hunterdon Central Red Devils, 2-0, in Boys Soccer Struggle Page S-17 Thursday, October 25, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Traffic Impacts from 905 Apts. Garwood Council Cands. Questioned By Residents. Board Face Off During Forum By MICHAEL BONACCORSO lar redevelopments in Cranford, By CHRISTINA M. HINKE out of the site at the peak morn- approve the rezoning applica- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader which produced a “small” school- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ing hour of 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. is tion. GARWOOD – Four candidates aged children population increase. CRANFORD — In response to estimated at 115 trips, Mr. At the proposed intersection of for borough council squared off Mr. Benoit said he welcomes testimony heard last month at Pehnke said. Behnert Place and Walnut Av- last Thursday at a forum at The the new residents to Garwood, the planning board hearing for “If we’re talking about 115, we enue, resident Maria Evaristo Pointe. saying the borough is an inti- the rezoning application of 750 have already exceeded that with said, Behnert is not wide enough Topic areas included what mate community with a spirit of Walnut Avenue, owned by Hartz just the number of children going to have two cars on the road with should be done to prepare for the volunteerism and inclusion. He Mountain Industries, LLC, which to school in that direction, not- cars parked on the street. She redevelopment resident influx, supports welcoming packages to wants to build 905 apartments to withstanding the other commut- also said in her own traffic count the shared-service agreement make new residents feel at home. house a projected 1,846 people, ers, whether going to the train she saw 15 cars in one minute with Fanwood, how budget sur- Mr. Benoit said Garwood’s popu- questions were posed by resi- station or somewhere else,” exit Behnert Place, while Langan’s pluses should be spent, the state- lation will not reach the levels it dents and the board last Wednes- Mayor Hannen said. report calculated 25 vehicles in wide property tax re-evaluation, was at in the 1950s even with day at the board’s hearing to try Ms. Dooley asked if a traffic an hour coming out of Behnert. the recreation complex, and how 1,000 additional residents. to make sense of the projec- count had been done during the At Lexington Avenue, 134 ve- the Paperboard space on North Mr. Piarulli said the out-of-dis- tions. time period when school lets out hicles exit Lexington onto Wal- Avenue should be utilized. trict costs for the Garwood school Last month, Karl Pehnke, a traf- in the afternoon, and Mr. Pehnke nut Avenue in the morning, and Democratic Council candidates district for students whose needs fic engineer with Langan Engi- said he did not take traffic counts 70 in the evening, Mr. Pehnke include lawyer and advocate Sean could not be met totaled $1.6 neering, hired by Hartz, said 447 at that time, rather counted in said. Benoit and retired FBI agent million this year. He said the vehicles were projected to come the morning and evening peak Jim Burd, a former mayor of Michael Ince. Republican council costs could increase dramatically in and out of the property during hours. Hopewell Township and presi- candidates include Councilwoman with student population changes. the peak morning hour of 7:30 to Residents also said that relo- dent of Citizens Improving Af- Stephanie Bianco and board of “We must be prepared for that 8:30 a.m., further stating there cating driveways on the site to fordable Housing in New Jersey, education member Sal Piarulli. scenario. We can’t just sit back would be similar traffic counts as align with the entrances to local attempted to speak twice at the Moderator Bill Connolly of The and say we hope they’re not what exists today. However, the roads, across from the site, in planning board meeting, once Pointe stated that when fully commuters. We think this, we site currently is mostly vacant the Indian Village section of the during the question period and rented the redevelopment hope that,” Mr. Piarulli said. after Bank of America, the larg- township, would add undue traf- once at the end during the gen- projects will increase the Mr. Connolly asked the candi- est office user there, closed its fic into the neighborhood. eral comment period, and the borough’s population by 1,000 dates if it was prudent to set doors. The traffic study was con- Board member Peter Taylor board refused his attempt to residents or 25 percent. “What aside a one-time revenue source ducted in October 2016, and asked how many cars are pro- speak. He had attempted to ques- should we be doing now to pre- to not increase municipal taxes supplemented in January and jected to go straight at the exits tion testimony about FedEx lo- pare?” he asked the candidates. this year instead of allocating the February 2017, after the bank of the development. Mr. Pehnke cated on Route 130, but was not Ms. Bianco responded that re- money towards a “needed” fire offices were closed, and Langan responded, none. given the chance to further speak. lying on outside shared services truck. Mr. Connolly said both had estimated what the vehicle Mr. Taylor argued that vehicles Mr. Pehnke had testified that he without a ladder truck that can parties have taken credit for the counts would be with the vacant could potentially cut through onto had conducted a traffic study for reach the top floor, “is not al- “zero municipal-tax increase” office in operation, but did not Lexington Avenue into the In- a project in Hamilton for a hub ways such a good idea.” She said year or “flat-budget year.” have actual counts when the site dian Village neighborhood across for FedEx Ground and that he taking proper precautions with Mr. Ince said the money could was fully functioning. the street to get to Raritan Road “overestimated the traffic” pro- police, infrastructure and traffic have gone in another direction When asked by Mayor Tom to avoid traffic at the lighted jected. He said he had done a congestions is important. She “possibly,” but not having a mu- Hannen, Jr. if the cars driving intersection at Raritan Road and count four to six months after the said the renters will become even- nicipal tax increase “gave the students to school had been cal- Walnut Avenue, and further asked project was built and fully occu- tual homebuyers from her expe- residents a much-needed finan- culated, Mr. Pehnke said no, not why it was not considered in the pied because of another project rience in the real estate field. cial break, one that it has not had specifically. The township’s study. that was going to be built. “I don’t know how many stu- in many years.” He said the fire schools are located north of the “It would be a handful of cars,” Resident David Pringle asked if dents this project will bring to the truck is a concern which needs to site, with Walnut Elementary Mr. Pehnke said. the impact to neighboring Clark town. It was said under 30. I don’t be addressed. School being located just north “There is evidence of left turns and Central Avenue that con- believe that,” Ms. Bianco said. Mr. Benoit said he supports a on Walnut Avenue from the site. to Lexington and vice versa,” Mr. nects in Westfield had been evalu- Mr. Ince said most renters will zero-tax increase year. “Going The applicant’s planner had esti- Pehnke said. ated. Mr. Pehnke said he had not be singles, married couples and door-to-door, residents are most mated 135 school children would Mr. Pehnke said cut-throughs evaluated it. Another resident, commuters to New York City. concerned about property taxes,” occupy the 905 apartments in into the neighborhood and a Matthew Ryan, asked if the im- “I don’t believe the number of he stated. He said the fire truck total, Deputy Mayor Ann Dooley lighted signal placement could pact to the mass transit system school-aged children will be will be needed by Garwood re- noted. be explored during the site plan had been evaluated, and it had great,” said Mr. Ince, comparing gardless. Northerly, or left-hand turns, phase should the planning board not, Mr. Pehnke responded. the development results to simi- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-18 Thursday, October 25, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Garwood Candidates Face Off During Forum Cranford Bd. OK’s Appeal

Councilwoman Bianco said the evaluation. “Our council was able to nego- Of Zoning Officer’s Denial cost of the fire truck was more Ms. Bianco noted that Roselle tiate a good deal with Garden than the one-time revenue Park’s property taxes doubled Homes (the developer) on the By MICHAEL BONACCORSO land-use law. source, which was used to offset because of re-evaluations. “When Paperboard site. What to use the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader abd The Times Mr. Illing stated that in this case property taxes. She pledged her it comes, everybody needs to be space for? Make sure residents CRANFORD – At the October 15 it would be best to divide the support for the bipartisan zero- prepared. The amount is up to are engaged, providing ideas on board of adjustment meeting, home in half by defining each tax increase. the appraisers,” Ms. Bianco said. what they want there,” Mr. Benoit applicants David and Kristine “level or story” separately on each Mr. Connolly asked if the Mr. Ince said the re-evaluation said. He said the borough will be Harris successfully appealed an side of the building, thus allowing shared-service agreement with process is something every town given $150,000 to “outfit” the earlier decision by Zoning Officer for a clear calculation of each Fanwood is working and “if it is must go through and is man- community space. Ronald Johnson disallowing them story on both sides of the home. not working, what should we do dated by the state. Ms. Bianco said having the com- to construct an addition at 79 “Otherwise, it would look like about it?” Mr. Piarulli said Republican Coun- munity space designated for se- Spruce Street. one could say there are five lev- “No, it’s not working. We are cilwoman and mayoral candidate niors only would leave out chil- Mr. Johnson said Cranford land- els to this home,” said Mr. Illing. handing them $42,000 a year to Ileen Cuccaro and Ms. Bianco have dren, while the seniors have been use code disallows the three- Board member Mary Ann Hay have the superintendent’s name. helped dozens of people appeal neglected in the past with other story developments in the Spruce said it is important to under- We can have our engineer as our their current property taxes and promised community spaces. Street neighborhood. Zoning stand each case is different. She (public works) superintendent. their expertise could assist during Mr. Ince said the community board member Kevin Illing said said the Spruce Street applica- We’re not using their stuff as re-evaluation time. space could be occupied by many the way a “story” is defined in the tion does not exceed the build- promised. They used our new The candidates were asked how different community groups, at current land-use code is not clear ing-height maximums for the garbage truck at the Fanwood the community space donated by different times, including Scout or up to interpretation on a case- neighborhood. street fair,” Mr. Piarulli said. the developer of the Paperboard troops and seniors. by-case basis. Ms. Hay said the concept of Mr. Benoit said he supports the property, to be included within Next week’s mayoral candi- The applicants’ architect, Rich- preventing three-story homes is current shared-service agree- the site to be developed for 124 dates’ forum between Democratic ard Pierce, said his calculations to keep a neighborhood aesthetic, ment, stating that the agree- apartments, should be designed, Councilwoman Sara Todisco and determined the home after the which has become historic. ment gives the borough a part- for what residents and what Councilwoman Cuccaro was can- addition is completed will total Mr. Illing said the zoning board time public works superinten- events should take place there. celled because Councilwoman two-and-a-half stories. Mr. Pierce will work with the Cranford Town- dent, not a full-time employee Mr. Ince said a town-hall meet- Cuccaro suffered a heart attack a stated that “dozens upon dozens” ship Committee to rework the that would be more costly. ing could be held to see who is month ago. She said she is doing of homes in Cranford are split definition of a story or its calcu- “We have been able to do a lot interested in using the 4,000- better and is still seeking the levels with uneven rooftops. He lation process to be more trans- with it. We have saved a lot of square-foot space. mayor’s office. said this was significant because parent for builders and money,” said Mr. Benoit. Cranford code purports an attic homeowners alike. Ms. Bianco said if Fanwood is space as a space between the Applicant John Hartmann of 21 using Garwood’s garbage truck, highest point of a home. The defi- Omaha Drive was unanimously “why is Plainfield’s garbage truck nition of an attic remains clear and approved for a C-1 variance per- picking up garbage in Garwood?” unchangeable, stated Mr. Pierce. mitting construction of a stacked Ms. Bianco questioned the cost For instance, if a homeowner dining room and living room of a shared-service agreement were to add or lift the roof of an where the first floor extends into with Fanwood versus other towns attic to create additional living the front yard setback by one that pay less for the same type of space or more bedrooms, the foot and three inches. shared-service agreement. addition begins to infringe on Mr. Hartmann said his home “Shared services with Fanwood building-height maximums or dis- does not have a dining room. He is not the best thing for Garwood,” torts the neighborhood aesthetic. said the pool in the backyard Ms. Bianco said. Mr. Pierce said in the case of 79 does not allow for construction Mr. Ince said having an agree- Spruce Street, the addition is on backwards. ment with Fanwood is beneficial the one side of the home where “I am just going to encroach for the borough. “To pay a full- the roof is not at its highest point. into the front-yard setback a bit,” time superintendent would cost Thus, he said, the addition should Mr. Hartmann told the board. $75,000, not including benefits. not count as overreaching the Board member Mr. Illing stated You’re looking at $100,000 for a three-story maximum. that the one-foot extension to full-time superintendent,” said Mr. Pierce said the Spruce Street add an important living aspect to Mr. Ince. home does not have each level the home does not infringe upon Mr. Connolly asked the candi- stacked evenly or parallel to one the neighborhood. Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader dates about what the borough A TOOL FOR EVERY JOB...Jim Colangelo shows off his collection of period another, making the story calcu- Mr. Hartmann said his addition should be doing to plan for a tools during Four Centuries In A Weekend at Crane Phillips House in Cranford lation difficult or atypical to the will keep with the Cape Cod feel borough-wide property-tax re- held this past Saturday and Sunday. way it is often conceptualized in of the home. Page S-19 Thursday, October 25, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Garwood Board of Education Candidates Discuss Issues at Lincoln School Forum By MICHAEL BONACCORSO cies they have passed or will ity and the county. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader pass. Mr. Miceli said monitoring the GARWOOD — The Parent Mr. Miceli said children are is financial impact is important. An- Teacher Association (PTA) hosted his “passion.” Mr. Miceli stated nually, the district spends a Garwood Board of Education that he has worked in education $14,000 per out-of-district stu- (BOE) Candidates’ Night last for 37 years as a teacher, princi- dent costs (students who are Wednesday in Lincoln School’s pal and assistant superintendent. sent to other schools besides cafeteria. Candidates responded Mr. Miceli said though he does Lincoln School). He said that to questions asking the board not have a child in the district he number could drastically in- members why they want to be wants to set policy and monitor crease. elected as board members, how the school budget. Candidates were asked, “How the school district should pre- Ms. Kjetsaa said as an educator do we increase parental involve- pare for a possible student influx for decades she has worked di- ment?” caused by the redevelopment rectly with children and wants to Mr. Trentacosta said he noticed projects, and how to increase continue bettering the school dis- the district having a “lack of so- parental involvement. trict. cial media presence,” which “hin- Seeking BOE seats are current At the last board of education ders” parents staying updated board of education member Mary meeting Superintendent of on upcoming activities or volun- Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader Ann Kjetsaa and newcomers Schools Teresa Quigley, Ed.D., teer opportunities. Mr. PIZZA ANYONE?...A Pizza Crow is one of the many scarecrows on display as Denise Ridente, Maureen said Lincoln’s “community” Trentacosta said he would make part of the 11th annual Cranford Downtown Scarecrow Stroll. All are welcome Scepkowski, Ralph Trentacosta makes the district special, espe- sure parents remain notified to downtown Cranford to check out over 100 scarecrows lining the streets and vote and Joseph Miceli. cially pertaining to parental in- through social media outlets such for a favorite. The scarecrows are created by families, kids, groups, organizations, “When our district faces chal- volvement in extracurricular ac- as public Facebook pages. classes, and businesses, and will be on display through the end of October. lenging times after redevelop- tivities and the need for contin- Ms. Scepkowski said a “strong ment. I want to assure my voice ued involvement. school needs strong parental sup- is louder than ever to make sure On the issue of preparing for a port.” Ms. Scepkowski said she Lincoln School remains top- possible student influx from the believes meetings are hard for notch,” Mr. Trentacosta re- redevelopment projects in the many parents to attend because sponded. borough, Mr. Trentacosta said a they interfere with dinner hours, Mr. Trentacosta said he wants student population increase will family life, and professional life. to steward a successful district “eventually” happen and the Ms. Scepkowski stated a PTA sub- not only for his own children, but board of education, teachers and committee could address these all the children in the commu- school administrators should be issues, deriving new ways to keep nity. prepared. parents participating. “Our children are our most Ms. Scepkowski said she re- Ms. Kjetsaa said “food does prized possessions. We send calls Superintendent Quigley de- bring people in” and hosting open them to a place where we want scribing “four possible class- events with incentives could bring them to learn and grow. They rooms” that can be created within parents to new opportunities. spend more time here daily than Lincoln School. She said the dis- Ms. Ridente said parental in- they do with us,” said Ms. trict should begin strategizing on volvement in extracurricular ac- Scepkowski, emphasizing the how to plan the additional stu- tivities (non-Lincoln related) can school environment’s role in dents. be directed via advertisements shaping childhood development. Welcoming the new residents, or word of mouth towards Lin- Ms. Ridente said hearing first including potential volunteers to coln extracurricular events. hand from her children’s peers continue the “small-town” com- Mr. Miceli said during his ten- and her children’s opinions about munity that exists is another pri- ure in education he remembers Lincoln School had shaped her ority, stated Ms. Scepkowski. the principal using direct contact decision to contribute to the Ms. Ridente said she wants to with parents to notify them or Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader THE HULK...The Incredible Hulk is one of the many scarecrows on display as part board. She said having her own advocate for the district regard- create intrigue so the parents of the 11th annual Cranford Downtown Scarecrow Stroll. All are welcome to children in the district allows her ing how revenue will be allocated remain involved in school events. downtown Cranford to check out over 100 scarecrows lining the streets and vote to recognize the board’s effec- to the district. Ms. Ridente said for a favorite. The scarecrows are created by families, kids, groups, organizations, tiveness or intended effective- 95 percent of redevelopment Probitas Verus Honos classes and businesses, and will be on display through the end of October. ness pertaining to certain poli- revenue will go to the municipal- Page S-20 Thursday, October 25, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary PARCC Testing Focus of CF BOE Meeting By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE ation by achieving a score of 4 or schools in the district have been Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 5 on the ELA portion of the PARCC. set. There will be a meeting at CRANFORD — Assistant Super- Additionally, several grades only Walnut Avenue School on Tues- intendent for Curriculum and In- marginally exceed the state per- day, November 13; at Hillside struction Brian Heineman re- centage in “score 5-exceeding ex- Avenue School on Thursday, No- ported to the board of education pectations” for the ELA portion of vember 15; at Livingston Avenue Monday night on district-wide the test. School on Monday, November 19, PARCC (Partnership for Assess- For the Math portion of the and at Orange Avenue School on ment of Readiness for College PARCC, grade 8 and Algebra data Tuesday, November 20. and Careers) scores at the board’s continue to be difficult to evalu- Additionally, there will be a regular meeting. ate due to the challenges in mak- meeting at Brookside Place School For PARCC testing, a score of 1 ing cross district comparisons for on Tuesday, November 27; did not yet meet expectations, a Orange Avenue School, Hillside Bloomfield Avenue School on 2 partially met expectations, a 3 Avenue School and Cranford High Monday, December 3, and at approached expectations, a 4 met School. Cranford High School on Tues- expectations and a 5 exceeded In grades 3 to 5, both ELA and day, December 4. expectations. Math exceeded the state passing The board accepted an Educa- In Cranford, overall passing percentages by similar margins. tion Grant from BASF Corporation Photo Courtesy of Cristosal rates for English Language Arts Mr. Heineman described the in the amount of $5,000 for Hill- HUMAN RIGHTS...The Trinity Episcopal Church of Cranford will hold a bake sale (ELA) testing are approximately PARCC testing data as “one small side Avenue School. this Sunday, October 28, beginning at 11 a.m., to benefit Cristosal, a faith-based, non- 20 percent higher than the state piece of the puzzle.” He also ac- The grant will be used to pro- profit organization that aids people of El Salvador victimized and displaced by average, but vary by grade level. knowledged changes put in place vide students in the Environmen- violence in their homeland. Pictured, a man advocates for victims in El Salvador. According to Mr. Heineman, the for the PARCC examination for tal Club with an authentic learn- data collected from the testing 2019, including the name change, ing opportunity, where they have suggests that in any given year it from PARCC to the New Jersey a first-hand say in the production Trinity Church Bake Sale is expected that 70 to 80 percent Student Learning Assessment. of the aquaponics system. of Cranford students will demon- Additionally, 11th-grade stu- Through the grant, students in strate that they are on target to be dents will no longer take the exam the Environmental Club will be Sunday to Benefit Cristosal college and career ready by gradu- and there will be a reduction in able to conduct research related both tests required and overall to water quality, aquatic species CRANFORD — The Trinity Epis- second only to Syria in the per Hist. Soc. to Recall testing time. and plant life suitable to the envi- copal Church will hold a bake capita level of internal displace- In other board business, a num- ronment. sale fundraiser this Sunday, Oc- ment by violence. “We invite Cranford In WWI ber of parents and residents at- The board approved the hiring of tober 28, at 11 a.m., benefiting everyone to come and support CRANFORD — The Cranford His- tended the board meeting to voice several new coaches for the win- the independent, faith-based, this very important work,” Fa- torical Society will present either approval of or opposition ter season, including Sean Trotter nonprofit organization Cristosal. ther Kruger continued. “Cranford in World War I” on to the new plan for the reimaging as the Head Varsity Boys Basket- Trinity Church is located at 119 Cristosal was born in 2000 as a Sunday, November 11, from 2 to of Cranford School District. ball Coach, Michael Ozolnieks as Forest Avenue, Cranford. collaboration between Episcopal 4 p.m. This Veterans Day pro- Superintendent of Schools Scott the Head Varsity Ice Hockey Coach, Cristosal partners with the clergy in the United States and El gram will be held at the Crane- Rubin, Ed.D., described the Corey Markovitch as the Assistant people of the Northern Triangle Salvador as a way for individuals Phillips House Museum, located reimaging plan as “a proposal, an Varsity Wrestling Coach and Derek of Central America — El Salva- and churches from North America at 124 North Union Avenue, invitation for a conversation about Francavilla as the Junior Varsity dor, Guatemala and Honduras — to build relationships and share Cranford. what we may want to see in the Wrestling Coach. in their struggle for peace, jus- resources with the Church of El On the 100th anniversary of schools moving forward” and clari- tice and reconciliation. It is one Salvador to focus on justice and the conclusion of World War I, fied that this proposal could not of the most violent regions in the rights in post-civil war El Salva- trustee and curator Vic Bary will be passed by himself or the board Support Local Journalism world, with thousands of families dor. Cristosal works to advance present a portrait of the events without the support of the forcibly displaced by violence human rights in Central America leading up to the war and Cranford community. committed by gangs, criminal through rights-based research, Cranford’s participation in it, both Three public meetings were organizations and government learning and programming by on the home front and in Europe. originally scheduled to get com- forces. protecting violence victims, re- The program is free and open munity feedback on the proposal “At Trinity, we take Jesus’ pairing the lingering effects of to the public. All are welcome. for Tuesday, October 30; Wednes- words, ‘whatever you did for the human rights violations, and For more information, call the day, November 28, and Monday, least of these, you did for me,’ to building human rights frame- Cranford Historical Society’s of- December 17. However, due to heart, whether it’s here or across works to create conditions where fice at (908) 276-0082 or visit its the intense interest in the the world,” said the Reverend peace is possible. website at reimaging proposal, additional goleader.com/subscribe Andy Kruger, Trinity’s Priest-in- For more information about cranfordhistoricalsociety.org. meeting dates at each of the Charge. In 2016, El Salvador was Cristosal, visit cristosal.org/. Page S-21 Thursday, October 25, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Garwood Lions Club to Sponsor Annual Halloween Parade

GARWOOD — The Garwood Li- style breakfast will include pan- President Sara Todisco at ons Club will present the cakes, sausage, bacon, coffee, [email protected] or borough’s annual Halloween Pa- tea and juice. (908) 377-7890. rade on Wednesday, October 31. The Pancake Breakfast is a ma- The main mission of this inter- The parade will begin out of the jor fundraiser for the Garwood national organization is to help Borough Hall parking lot at 403 Lions Club. Local businesses are the blind. In addition to hosting South Avenue at 7 p.m. It will be welcome to support the organi- community events, the Garwood led by the Garwood Fire Depart- zation by taking out a business Lions Club provides scholarships ment under the underpass to card-size ad on the placemat for to selected Garwood students Lincoln School, located at 400 $30. If interested in purchasing graduating either eighth grade Second Avenue. Those prefer- ad space and/or purchasing tick- or high school. For updates, fol- TRIBUTE TO COLIN...Friends of Colin will hold their fourth annual Turkey ring not to walk in the parade can ets in advance at a reduced rate low the club on Facebook at Trot the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 23, to raise money to fight meet the rest of those dressed in of $6 each, contact Lions Club “Garwood Lions Club.” pediatric cancer. The 5K event honors Cranford resident Colin Maher, who died costume at the Lincoln School at age 16 after battling Ewing’s sarcoma. Pictured, participants show their spirit gymnasium by 7:15 p.m. during last year’s race. This is a free event and the costume contest is open to any- one from newborn to adult. There Friends of Colin to Host is even a group costume cat- egory. All participants will be given a candy bar and winners Annual 5K Turkey Trot from each of the categories will earn cash prizes. This is the old- CRANFORD — Friends of Colin pediatric cancer.” est event sponsored by the is gearing up to hold its fourth Last year’s winners were Will Garwood Lions Club, which has annual Turkey Trot scheduled for Smith of Cranford, who ran 17:27, now been in existence for 89 Friday, November 23, the day for the men’s first-place finish, years. after Thanksgiving. The run raises and Abby Keisling of Washing- Additionally, the Lions Club will money to fight pediatric cancer. ton, D.C., who ran 22:19 for the host its annual Pancake Break- The 10 a.m. 5K starts in Unami women’s first-place finish. Many fast fundraiser on Sunday, No- Park and travels the flat streets of of the participants run the race vember 18, from 8 a.m. to noon. Garwood and Cranford. It typi- competitively, while others The breakfast will be held at The cally draws local residents and choose to walk the route. Westwood, located at 438 North people who are visiting family for To register for the race, visit Avenue, Garwood, which pro- the holidays. After the race, the runsignup.com/Race/NJ/ vides the banquet room at no littlest in the crowd get to run a Garwood/charge to the Lions Club. Tickets half-mile “fun run.” There also FriendsofColinTurkeyTrot. Regis- will be available at the door for are raffle baskets to try to win and tration is $25 but the price in- $7 each and children under age 6 snacks for the race participants. creases after Friday, November 9. may attend for free. The buffet- “The race is a great way for the Friends of Colin formed after community to come together over the death of 16-year-old Cranford the Thanksgiving holiday,” said resident Colin Maher. Colin died Support Local Journalism Ryan McGann, executive direc- after a fight with Ewing’s sar- tor of Friends of Colin. “I think it coma, an aggressive bone can- is wonderful where runners come cer. His neighborhood friends from our community, both decided to continue fighting the Garwood and Cranford, and all disease and to raise money for over the East coast. All the pro- Dr. Jeffrey Toretsky, a ceeds from the run directly ben- Georgetown University doctor FRANKENKIND...The three kindergarten classes at Brookside Place School in efit pediatric cancer research, who is trying to find a cure. Cranford worked together to build “Frankenkind,” their contribution to the and while we give thanks, we can Friends of Colin also holds an Downtown Cranford Scarecrow Stroll. This friendly monster offers treats also give forward by participat- annual Easter Egg Hunt goleader.com/subscribe instead of tricks. His bucket is overflowing with statements identifying what ing in the run and helping end fundraiser in the spring. kindness means to the students. Page S-22 Thursday, October 25, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary of the patriotism of people be- Garwood Council Candidates cause of political affiliation or Local Letters to the Editor even worse, total disagreement Debate Brought Out Many Issues over what constitutes factual in- On Thursday evening of this has a real passion for our town. formation. Leaders, politicians past week, I had the opportunity He mentioned mayoral candi- and journalists are referred to as Overflow Of Apartments And to watch the Garwood Council date Ileen Cuccaro holding costs “monsters,” “traitors,”, or “the debate at the Pointe. And I down and being a true advocate enemy of the people,” but so are The Impact On Garwood Schools thought Republicans Stephanie for all taxpayers. It was also ob- your friends, family and neigh- Bianco and Sal Piarulli repre- vious to everyone in attendance bors. These are very dangerous Facts matter at a time when the take into consideration when sented themselves well. I appre- that Sal is extremely informed roads to go down, the sort of future of Garwood is uncertain. voting this year, and we need ciated that Mrs. Bianco said she about what goes on behind the roads that could very well end up By viewing and attending the candidates who are dedicated to will see to it that the discussions scenes, and the fiasco on the in the destruction of our great October 18 Garwood Council de- taking the time to research the are bipartisan, as one Garwood, athletic field construction costs, nation by the slow death of our bate, it was very clear to many potential impact of this develop- and not decisions not shared to- and taxes, and development, and social norms and institutions. residents that the Republican ment expansion on the town’s gether with both parties. She especially the possible student The real “monsters” aren’t just candidates showed up extremely current infrastructure. made a great point that by elect- growth, and the new assessments, the leaders or the politicians well prepared by displaying their At this time, Garwood needs ing her and Mr. Piarulli, the coun- and so on. Including the DPW pushing these narratives, be- position and wanting to layout a council members who are going cil would be balanced with 3 and sharing arrangement. cause they can’t exist in a vacuum projected plan if elected. In com- to take the time to think about 3. Otherwise there would only be That’s not to say the Demo- and do what they do. They are parison, it appeared that the the impact of any future devel- one Republican. It was a very crats didn’t do so well during the the friends, family and neighbors Democratic candidates seemed opment project plans from all strong and important statement debate, because they all held who excuse or even condone to be making assumptions re- angles and will actually listen to if we truly want bipartisanship. their own. There was a moment unjust and/or unethical conduct garding an increased population the concerns of the residents Prior to that evening I hadn’t at the end where Mr. Piarulli made because it is directed against of potential future residents by beforehand to be fiscally respon- known that Stephanie was born a comment that he would work “other people,” such as mem- stating that many of these future sible and not lead us down the in Argentina and had a compel- well with Councilwoman Sara bers of another political party, residents would most likely not path of previous mistakes and ling background that lends itself Todisco on council at which point religious or racial group, or citi- have any kids and would mostly failed promises of increased rev- to the position of Councilwoman. there was an audible jeering, zens of another country. No crimi- be commuting via mass transit. enue for the town which only led Mrs. Bianco came off as real, which annoyed me and reminded nal has ever gone free, and no Well, if we had a crystal ball that to us into overspending. We can- poised, well spoken, and she me in particular of a council meet- dictator ever held power for one would be great, but we cannot not have representatives who defended herself when it was ing I had attended where it was single second, without countless just make assumptions here and have not learned from the mis- stated that she couldn’t mix her so obvious that the Democrats scores of otherwise “good people” hope for the best that there would takes made by previous planning real estate work with the council. were like a block in the audience, who made the conscious and be a limited impact on the town boards who pushed through de- Sal Piarulli was very impromptu, ready to support their cause. knowing choice to do nothing in of Garwood. With redevelopment velopment plans without taking he knew the issues without hav- The debate really affirmed my the service of some (generally clearly underway, we do know into consideration these key fac- ing to look at prewritten notes decision to support the Republi- self-interested) “greater good” that we have an overflow of apart- tors. It is clear that the only and spoke well. They both spoke can ticket on November 6. Ileen while injustices were committed ments being built and the cur- candidates who are devoted to from experience, especially Mr. Cuccaro, Stephanie Bianco and against “other people.” rent residents of Garwood clearly taking the time to think ahead Piarulli who was very knowledge- Sal Piarulli have the experience, This year, I’ve experienced the want to hear what the projected and weigh all potential options able in all the subjects brought the knowledge and vision to lead gamut of politics up close. Dur- impact would be on our school and costs for the betterment of up. He opened with a heartfelt Garwood during this time of tran- ing a run for local office, I had my district, traffic, water systems, Garwood’s future are Sal Piarulli, story about students being able sition, growth and economic un- words twisted, my integrity ques- public services, and our taxes to Stephanie Bianco, and Ileen to work together and not make certainty. tioned, misinformation spread support such additional factors Cuccaro! the same mistakes over and over about the platform and ideas of and services. At this time, we need a change John Casoni again which I thought was great. Garwood my team, bold-faced lies told Listening to all candidates, and in decision making and better It was obvious that Mr. Piarulli about a running mate who has their position on such key mat- leadership for all residents living spent the better part of four de- ters, we felt much more secure here. We cannot continue on this cades in public service, and base- hearing that the Republican can- pathway of increased unneces- Responsible And Informed Public less attacks on my reputation didates, Sal Piarulli and Stephanie sary spending without clear di- both in print and at children’s Bianco, really are thinking about rection from our local represen- Discourse And Work Together birthday parties. Some people in the future of Garwood by sitting tatives who should always be this small town with the pur- down to crunch the numbers and serving in the best interest of I am writing to express my of the 2016 campaigns. People deep concern with the state of are more polarized than ever and ported big heart refuse to even look into what other towns are Garwood. Please join us and vote have a conversation with me. spending to take into consider- Line B on November 6 for public discourse, from our self- the end result is an even further described “small town with a big disconnect between our fellow I’ve seen similar things across ation all possible scenarios for Garwood’s future! the area as I’ve spent the entire the increase in population that heart” all the way across America. citizens/political parties/ align- Sharon Flammia The last few months of both local ments. summer and fall volunteering for Garwood is now expected to in- Jennifer Evans-Andreola a Congressional campaign. herit. These are critical factors to and national politics are making There is now open questioning Garwood me nostalgic for the relative calm CONTINUED ON NEXT COLUMN CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-23 Thursday, October 25, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

ing from the hip. Working with Why I’m Voting The Democrat Team members of both parties to get Local Letters to the Editor someone done. As someone said to me recently, you enabled her Sara Todisco In Garwood In a town of less than 3,000 you! Engage those people with and I guess that’s true as the My family has resided in Garwood town! A town that was small in people I’ve seen outright lies and respect, listen to what they say democratic party and I welcomed for 70 years. During that time, size, but huge in spirit. In our horrendous comments posted on and truly consider if there is room her enthusiasm and dedication they renovated our humble home, minds, our lives were no different social media by people who live a for change or compromise. Let’s to our borough when she wanted raised 3 boys, marched in pa- than Opie Taylor’s life in The Andy few blocks away. These same get back to responsible and in- to get involved. It was no differ- rades, built floats covered in car- Griffith Show, especially with us people then reach out and turn formed public discourse across ent than when I was the young nations, coached and played base- playing for endless hours, every off speech with the click of a our great nation, and work to- democratic wanting to be in- ball, and even worked the conces- day, even in the “brook,” which button if it makes them uncom- gether to resolve the many great volved in the borough and I sion stand at the James V. separates Willow from Myrtle av- fortable, disagrees with their issues of our day. reached out to former Mayor Guerriero Memorial Field. We com- enue. politics or is critical of them or If each one of us can make this Michael Crincoli, who welcomed peted in annual town Halloween As a young boy, I recall a passion someone they support. Discus- commitment, we will collectively me. contests, watched the yearly fire- in this town, shared by everyone. sions are littered with emotion- be able to demand the same A vote for Sara Todisco for works at Unami Park, attended It was a town where the local store ally charged words, logical falla- from our leaders. The alternative Mayor will be a vote for the future Washington, Franklin and Lincoln owners let Mom pay for items, cies, personal attacks and far too is to continue further down the of our community as we move Schools, played kick-the-can, hide- “some other time” after she would little critical thinking or active current cynical rabbit hole we forward. As a lifelong resident, n-seek and dodge ball on our Wil- say, “I’ll pay you next week when listening. are in, where issues are never she has roots in our community low Avenue 300 block. We roller I receive my check.” It seems like I urge everyone who has in- resolved but people are satisfied and has lived through the changes skated with those silly metal skates yesterday when our local pharma- dulged me to this point and read enough so long as someone has that have occurred in the past 30 attached to our worn sneakers, cist on Center Street, knew ex- this far, to go do something about it worse than them. years. A vote for Sara will also be tightened only with a single roller actly what medications every town stepping out of your comfort for inclusion of everyone, young skate key. We bruised our knees, member needed, not by looking in Vincent Kearney and old, democrat, republican chipped our front teeth, experi- a computer, but by seeing their zone. Seek out those who feel, Garwood look or believe differently than and independent – as we are all enced wins, losses, disappoint- friendly faces when they walked Garwood. ments and priceless memories. through the door. This is just a I must admit that I recently We were baptized, communionized small window into my life growing I Supported Lombardo And, I Still met both Michael Ince and Sean and made our confirmations at St. up in Garwood. Benoit, both are independent Anne’s Roman Catholic Church. My history in this town doesn’t Support Development For Garwood thinkers and will bring their own We put playing cards on our bi- make me better, worse, or more experiences and knowledge to cycle wheel spokes, made forever entitled than any other member of Election Day is thankfully right us. I believe in helping our se- our borough. As a sister of a friendships and overall, lived a life this lovely community. What it around the corner. It’s been a niors and children and our vol- retired law enforcement officer that only storybooks with happy does is gives me a unique, per- busy political scene across most unteers, who make up our won- and a former public employee, endings made possible… spective. Growing up in this town towns, but if you live in Garwood derful community. Borough is- who believes that the disabled Looking back, I believe our lives represents a connection to the you’ve enjoyed nearly eight sues should not be democrat or must have proper representa- were enchanted in this charming CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE months of it. As most people republican – they should be a tion and assistance, all first re- know we had a Democratic pri- combination of both – as evi- sponders must be properly mary here in Garwood and I was dent with the redevelopment equipped, and continue to vol- Thank You All From The Garwood campaigning for Mayor which was bi-partisan and unteer on a few Borough com- Lombardo. However, after the started more than ten years ago mittees, I believe that the team BOE Candidates June primary, I personally under Mayor McCarthy, contin- of Todisco, Ince and Benoit will reached out to Sara and con- ued under Mayor Quattrocchi and lead our Borough, together with On Wednesday, October 17th, should be a Board of Education gratulated her and her team and Mayor Lombardo. others on council, both democrat the Garwood PTA sponsored a member. we are working together for a I have known Sara for a long and republican, into the future “Meet and Greet” for the 5 We would like to extend our common cause and that cause time as she was also a class- and will work together for what is Garwood Board of Education can- thanks and gratitude to the being what is best for our Bor- mate of my daughter. It was best for all of our residents. didates. The forum was medi- Garwood PTA, the Student Coun- ough. We want only what is best Sara who reached out to me to Please join me on voting on ated by the Lincoln School Stu- cil , the Board of Education and for Garwood, and on November ask how to get involved in November 6th for the team of dent Council. The evening began the voters for allowing us this 6th what is best is a vote for Garwood after my last run for Todisco for Mayor and Ince and with each candidate opening with opportunity. With thanks and ap- Sara Todisco for Mayor and office. She is not much different Benoit for Council as we move a brief prepared statement. Then preciation, Michael Ince and Sean Benoit than myself, an advocate for forward for all of Garwood. each candidate answered a pre- for Council. Garwood, putting in numerous The Garwood BOE Candidates Kathy Villaggio submitted question, and took Ralph Trentacosta I consider myself a union demo- hours of research and making questions from the voters in the crat and a conservative when it sure you have all the facts prior Garwood Maureen Scepkowski audience. The evening closed Joe Miceli comes to a lot of issues and to voting or recommending any- with a closing statement by each believe that there is a middle thing on council, not just shoot- Denise Ridente Probitas Verus Honos candidate. The candidates offered Mary Ann Kjetsaa ground on most issues facing CONTINUED ON NEXT COLUMN compelling reasons why they Page S-24 Thursday, October 25, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary decisions on facts. She is not one they continue to live and invest in she grew up and lives in. She to jump the gun and make reck- Garwood and are very generous gives countless hours of her time, less recommendations. in the community. Sara is follow- demonstrates amazing leadership, Local Letters to the Editor I have also known Councilwoman ing right in her family’s footsteps effectively communicates and has Todisco’s family my entire life and wanting to give back to the town integrity. She is genuine and the roots of how life was, and why this to them. Most of all, my decision is real deal when it comes to putting town is as special as it is today. based on their clear sense of how Garwood first as she has no hid- Though my experiences are dif- we can maintain the intimacy and den motives but to serve our com- ferent than others, I view my charm of this small town, with munity. Let’s be honest, it is a experience as one that truly de- allowing it to progress, prosper, thankless job to be an elected fines, what this town once was, and grow, all while not losing its official, but she does it with 100 how it evolved over the years, big heart. percent dedication. Councilwoman what it has now become and what I’ve spent a great deal of time Todisco is also a school teacher it has the promise to be. chatting with Sara Todisco and her which is a commendable profes- This is why, when I am faced team, and our discussions always sion. She has also volunteered for with choosing a leadership team circle back to things we all agree as long as I have known her. Most for my town, the Democratic team on—our ideals, beliefs, dreams of notably with the Lions Club where of Todisco, Ince and Benoit, is broadening our view as a commu- she now serves as President and without hesitation, the only team nity, and a promise to make deci- for years coached Garwood girls’ I want at the helm of our ship, the sions which will be made in the softball. She has a lot of energy ship that I believe will steer us best interest of every member of and is a born leader! But what toward an exciting future. this town. I believe that Sara impresses me most about Sara is My decision for this upcoming Todisco is the right choice, and the her relentless commitment to want election, has less to do with me only choice, as our new Mayor. to see Garwood be the best town being a Democrat or Republican, November 6th cannot arrive soon for all people, younger, older, new and more to do with me aligning enough because that is when I to town or a life-long citizen like myself with a group of individuals believe the promise for this town myself. She will advocate intelli- who share my hopes, my dreams, will not only be realized, but it will gently for progress and challenge my quality of life and my future. be accelerated. Sara and her what does not make sense. She For me, it’s about the moral com- also has the experience. Sara has Democratic Team have my faith GREETINGS FROM BATMAN...Students, staff and family members from pass, character, passion, de- and my vote! served on just about every com- meanor and work ethic of this Lincoln School in Garwood were greeted by a special visitor on International mittee as Councilwoman and can team. It is my belief that what is Richard Colonna PTA Walk to School Day on October 3. Batman along with his famous Batmobile speak intelligently on all aspects important to me is also important Garwood greeting all of the walkers that day with a high five and some words of wisdom relating to Garwood. In fact, Coun- about staying fit by exercising and the importance of being respectful. Walk to cilwoman Todisco also led the School Day took place during NJ's Week of Respect this year so Batman's charge as Finance Chairperson Sara Todisco For Mayor Is message was especially powerful. for a zero tax increase this year, which is a first in many years. We The Right Choice For Garwood need a proven leader who has a Holiday Boutique to Benefit record of demonstrated success. I am writing in support of Coun- needed, and the longer the town Additionally, she is well educated cilwoman Sara Todisco for Mayor waits, the more difficult it will be as she impressively graduated of Garwood, and the team of Sean to play catch-up to realize the Cranford Historical Society summa cum laude from North- Benoit and Michael Ince for Coun- benefits. That is why we feel this eastern University. Experience is cilmen. As a third-generation resi- election is different than any in CRANFORD — The Cranford His- wishing to donate new or slightly- important to having the skills to dent of Garwood, my Father was the recent past and one of the torical Society will hold its An- used items (no electrical items) is do the job and most effectively born in a home on Cedar Street most important to get out and nual Holiday Boutique/Garage requested to drop them off at the represent Garwood. Sara has the and was a 55+ year Garwood vote to make the right decision for Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, No- Hanson House on November 5, 7, heart and will to fight for what is Volunteer Fireman who raised six Garwood, which is Councilwoman vember 17, and Sunday, Novem- 12 and 14, between 9:30 a.m. right. I hope you will join my wife children here. I have lived through Todisco for Mayor. As soon as ber 18, at the Hanson House. The and 2 p.m., and on November 13 and I on Tuesday, November 6, many changes in our town and I Sara joined the Council, she be- Hanson House is located at 38 from 6 to 8 p.m. only. and make the right choice for am looking forward to continuing gan to work on initiatives to im- Springfield Avenue, Cranford. This fund-raising event will help Garwood. Vote Todisco for Mayor, to see it progress, just as my prove Garwood and plan for the Boutique hours will be 10 a.m. to the Cranford Historical Society, Benoit and Ince for Council as Father had witnessed. My wife future. She was and is instrumen- 4 p.m. both days. the Crane-Phillips House Museum they each bring unique, profes- Susan and I have remained in tal in making some tough choices New and gently-used holiday and the Historical Society’s His- sional and valuable skills that we Garwood, however, over the years that are for the betterment of our merchandise will be available for tory Scholarship Fund. For more need to move Garwood towards we have been seeing the slow town, while retaining our identity. sale. This event is an opportunity information, call the Cranford His- the future. change as some industries moved She does her homework and lis- to buy interesting decorations and torical Society’s office at (908) out and their buildings became Richard King tens to the people, then bases ornaments for the home as well 276-0082 or visit its website at Garwood vacant. Proactive change is CONTINUED ON NEXT COLUMN as some unusual items. Anyone cranfordhistoricalsociety.com.