Asm. Bramnick Seeks Change in Affordable-Housing Laws Paperboard Property to Have Maximum of 124 Units

Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, July 19, 2018 OUR 128th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 29-2018 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Asm. Bramnick Seeks Change In Affordable-Housing Laws By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Garwood, Scotch Plains, Mountain- required the municipality to build Specially Written for The Westfield Leader side and Fanwood, residents are see- hundreds of units, and the township CRANFORD — Assemblyman Jon ing large-scale apartment buildings currently is working to fulfill its law- Bramnick (R-21st, Westfield), Re- being erected with what is called suits’ obligation that is to be met by publican Assembly Minority Leader, inclusionary housing, meaning de- the end of the year; it still has yet to held a town-hall-style meeting at velopers build high-density housing reach a third-round affordable-hous- Kilkenny House July 9 to discuss his that sets aside, typically, 15 to 20 ing agreement. ideas on how to change state laws that percent for affordable housing, and Westfield settled with the courts require municipalities to provide a the municipalities will include that in last year, and most recently a new certain number of affordable-hous- their affordable-housing allotment apartment complex on South and ing units. that the court imposes upon them. Central Avenues was built with Mr. Bramnick asserted that he is For instance, Scotch Plains is ex- inclusionary housing. The town also not against providing affordable hous- pected to have 3,000 new apartments has earmarked commercial proper- ing, but rather he is against the high- built, with about 15 percent of those ties such as Westfield Lumber and density housing that goes along with earmarked as affordable housing, af- Williams Nursery as spaces that could including affordable housing within a ter the township settled its affordable potentially become residential with development and the courts being in housing with the court earlier this inclusionary housing. charge of the determination. year. “Now the court is micro-managing In municipalities in Union County Cranford has been slapped with how many units you have to build in such as Cranford, Westfield, builder’s remedy lawsuits that has these communities and that is ridiculous,” Mr. Bramnick said. In his opinion, the courts should not be making the decision. He called the issue partisan. “On this issue, Democrats like this con- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader cept of moving high-density housing TRYING TO AVOID BEING FLAGGED...The Westfield ball carrier tries to elude a host of Cranford Cougars in the Scotch into municipalities,” he said. “They Plains-Fanwood Union County Mudturtle Flag Rugby Day held at Park Middle School in Scotch Plains on July 14. See story won’t pass or let us vote on any of on page 9 of Sports. these bills that would change the law.” At the town-hall meeting last week, Mr. Bramnick and Republican As- Paperboard Property to semblywoman Nancy Muñoz (R-21st, Summit) were joined by about 30 to 40 people in attendance, including residents from Cranford and Clark Have Maximum of 124 Units By MICHAEL BONACCORSO Northgrave. who have concerns about the 905 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader 60 percent of the affordable units apartments that have been proposed Mr. Northgrave said the site was must be two-bedroom units, 20 per- at 750 Walnut Avenue in Cranford by GARWOOD — A special town- selected for affordable housing as per cent of the affordable units must be Hartz Mountain Industries, which hall-style meeting was held last Thurs- the borough’s affordable-housing three-bedroom units, and 20 percent currently is looking to rezone the day allowing borough residents to agreement, meaning redevelopment of the affordable units must be one- commercial property to residential. gather insight and ask questions re- at the location is “inevitable or un- bedroom units. Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader In response to the rezoning Hartz is garding the Paperboard redevelop- avoidable” as per court rulings, he He said this means that four units of RESCUE THESE PETS...Wise Animal Shelter took part in Westfield’s Cus- proposing, Mr. Bramnick commented, ment project. said. the 124 total units will be three-bed- tomer Appreciation Days, which were held July 12 to 15. “...in essence, the developer says I “No more than 124 rental units” Mr. Northgrave said, based on the room units per affordable-housing can no longer rent...I want to put will be developed at the North Av- property’s “affordable-housing sta- rules and not by the developer’s or the housing up...Why? In essence, the enue site, stated borough redevelop- tus,” the developer could build a much borough’s choice. Committee Seeks Upgrades easiest way to make money.” ment attorney William Northgrave. denser development without major Mr. DiGiovanni said the Paper- “I don’t know the politics but I As per a state Superior Court ruling, input from the borough’s planning board site is “very significant” in com- To Cranford Muni. Offices would doubt that local officials want 15 percent of the 124 units must be board, borough council or residents. parable size to the Russo Develop- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 listed as “affordable,” stated Mr. However, Garden Homes, the devel- ment properties on South Avenue. By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL ment, except for Mayor Thomas H. oper, operating under Garwood De- However, the Paperboard develop- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Hannen, Jr. velopers LLC, has chosen to work ment will be “significantly smaller,” CRANFORD – After some discus- Mayor Hannen was the only mem- Cranford Introduces Ord. with borough leaders and residents to with 124 units versus the 300 total sion, members of the Cranford Town- ber of the township committee to vote develop an end product best suited units being developed by Russo on ship Committee decided to put to- no on the proposal request, saying he for the community, said Mr. South Avenue. gether a renovation Request for Pro- thought that money for the project To Designate Historic Dist. Northgrave. “They asked for a quality product. posals (RFPs) to upgrade office lay- would be better spent on things such The existing structure’s status as Officials (Garwood mayor and coun- By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL It was announced by Township “deemed beyond repair” and no longer out improvements for the second floor as street improvements. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader cil) have fought us (negotiated) to In other business, Deputy Mayor Clerk Patricia Donahue that a second viable for use made the property eli- lower the unit numbers,” said Mr. of Township Hall. The second floor and final reading of the ordinance houses the Engineering, Finance and Dooley addressed the township com- CRANFORD – With many proud gible for affordable-housing desig- DiGiovanni, responding to a resident mittee members about drafting a zon- Sunny Acres residents looking on in will take place at the Tuesday, August nation under court rulings, stated Mr. who suggested suburban New Jersey Building offices at the township’s 14 meeting. municipal establishment located on ing board communication in either a the audience, members of the Cranford Northgrave. is becoming “more like the Bronx” letter, e-mail or resolution regarding Township Committee, Tuesday night, In other business, a total of 25 other Garden Homes principal Tony with dense housing. Springfield Avenue. resolutions were read and passed in- Deputy Mayor Ann Dooley stated the zoning board strictly enforcing unanimously passed upon first read- DiGiovanni said an agreement was Mr. Northgrave said the resident’s the impervious coverage regulations ing an ordinance declaring the Sunny cluding a resolution designating made per negotiations with borough question implies that the housing plan that the improvements are important $9,700,000 of notes consisting of for the township’s building because to improve flooding conditions. Mem- Acres area of Cranford a historic dis- officials to not develop any “three- could have been averted or elimi- bers of the committee discussed some trict. $8,366,000 general bond anticipa- bedroom market-rate units” at the nated by the council, which is not the offices are old and were not effi- tion notes and $1,334,000 swim pool cient because the oversized furniture of the new flooding areas and in- Sunny Acres resident and member site. Mr. DiGiovanni said the devel- possible under court rulings. creased water in the sewers from all of the Cranford Preservation Advi- utility bond anticipation notes both oper and borough officials have con- “Affordable housing (court rulings) takes up too much space, leaving issued and dated June 29, 2018 and township employees crowded inside the new construction. Also discussed sory Board, Loretta Smith, spoke cluded three-bedroom units correlate is driving the need for density,” Mr. was enforcing the side-, rear- and about how proud she was at being a payable June 28, 2019 as “qualified with more families, thus more school- Northgrave said. the rooms. She also noted that there tax exempt obligations” pursuant to were some structural repairs that were front-yard setbacks. resident of the Sunny Acres portion of aged children. The Paperboard site will be 60 per- Commissioner Mary O’Connor the township and proud that the Sunny Section 265 (b) (3) of the Internal Affordable-housing rulings estab- cent less dense than the Russo Develop- needed, including fixing a leaking Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. pipe in the ceiling in the finance of- suggested putting a presentation to- Acres section is the first area to be lish that 18 of 124 units (15 percent of ment sites, stated Mr. DiGiovanni. gether for the zoning board members. designated as a historic district. In other business, Township Ad- the total units developed) must be The Paperboard building’s facade fice. The other members of the com- ministrator Terence M. Wall an- mittee all agreed with her assess- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 According to Ms. Smith, there are “marketed or priced” as affordable will be incorporated into the 172 homes that are a part of the Sunny nounced that the Federal Emergency units, stated Mr. DiGiovanni. He said CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Acres area that is off Raritan Road in Management Agency (FEMA) the southeast corner of Cranford near awarded seven Cranford homes with the Garden State Parkway and bor- a $1.7-million grant for flood-eleva- dering the Rahway River. tion projects. Ms. Smith explained that the houses At the conclusion of the meeting, were all built by the Sears Roebuck Commissioner Mary O’Connor and Company from 1940 to 1943 under Deputy Mayor Ann Dooley congratu- the “Home Club Plan.” lated Chief Financial Officer Lavona It was further noted that the Sunny Patterson and her staff in the district’s Acres Association was created shortly finance office on an “outstanding” after the construction of the homes, job and for a positive report given for “to get the contractor and Sears to a recently conducted audit. It was correct and fix construction issues.” reported that only a few years ago, in Another member of Cranford’s His- 2014, the district had 40 comments toric Preservation Advisory Board, and improvements to be made on its Nancy Price, also spoke on behalf of “financial health” and during this most recent audit there was only one. the history-making ordinance. Ms. HIGH RISE...A rendering of the proposed residential development to replace the Price noted that of the 172 houses, It also was announced that during the Thursday, August 2 “National paperboard commerical property on North Avenue in Garwood. “No more than 124 134, or 78 percent of them, are still rental units” will be developed at the site, stated the Garwood borough redevelopment recognizable as to the original con- Night Out,” from 6 to 9 p.m., attorney, William Northgrave, at a town-hall-style meeting held last Thursday. struction. Cranford residents will not only see She also noted that the area was the police and fire vehicles and staff, but PAGE INDEX will be able to register their loved original Osceola Farms dating back Regional ...... 2 Education ...... 16 Courtesy of Mountainside Police to the early 1900s. ones if needed into a “special needs FLIP OVER...The Mountainside Police, Mountainside Rescue Squad and Atlantic registry,” which includes those with Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-14 Ms. Price concluded by noting that Police ...... 15 Real Estate .... 9-18 Ambulance Paramedics responded to the scene of an overturned vehicle Saturday the designation “does not prevent dementia and autism. at 2:36 p.m. near the center aisle u-turn on Route 22 West following a two-vehicle Residents also were encouraged to Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 15 accident that resulted in non-life-threatening injuries. The Mountainside Fire homeowners from making changes to Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 17-18 Department also was on the scene to assist with extrication and scene safety. their homes.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 WESTFIELD Congratulations Beth Sullivan to the Jill Skibinsky WEST Sales Associate Sales Associate Top Listings Top Producers Top Sales C. 908.578.3812 of the Month! C. 908.419.3333

USPS 485200 Thursday, July 19, 2018 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 59th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 029-2018 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Asm. Bramnick Seeks Change In Affordable-Housing Laws By CHRISTINA M. HINKE such as Cranford, Westfield, year. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Garwood, Scotch Plains, Cranford has been slapped with CRANFORD — Assemblyman Jon Mountainside and Fanwood, residents builder’s remedy lawsuits that has Bramnick (R-21st, Westfield), Re- are seeing large-scale apartment required the municipality to build publican Assembly Minority Leader, buildings being erected with what is hundreds of units, and the township held a town-hall-style meeting at called inclusionary housing, mean- currently is working to fulfill its law- Kilkenny House July 9 to discuss his ing developers build high-density suits’ obligation that is to be met by ideas on how to change state laws that housing that sets aside, typically, 15 the end of the year; it still has yet to require municipalities to provide a to 20 percent for affordable housing, reach a third-round affordable-hous- certain number of affordable-hous- and the municipalities will include ing agreement. ing units. that in their affordable-housing allot- Westfield settled with the courts Mr. Bramnick asserted that he is ment that the court imposes upon last year, and most recently a new not against providing affordable hous- them. apartment complex on South and ing, but rather he is against the high- For instance, Scotch Plains is ex- Central Avenues was built with density housing that goes along with pected to have 3,000 new apartments inclusionary housing. The town also including affordable housing within a built, with about 15 percent of those has earmarked commercial proper- development and the courts being in earmarked as affordable housing, af- ties such as Westfield Lumber and charge of the determination. ter the township settled its affordable Williams Nursery as spaces that could In municipalities in Union County housing with the court earlier this potentially become residential with inclusionary housing. “Now the court is micro-managing how many units you have to build in these communities and that is ridiculous,” Mr. Bramnick said. In his opinion, the courts should not be making David B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times TRYING TO AVOID BEING SOME HIGHLANDERS...The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raider ball carrier tries to figure out the decision. how to elude a trio of Berkeley Heights Highlanders in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Union County Mudturtle Flag Rugby Day He called the issue partisan. “On held at Park Middle School in Scotch Plains on July 14. See story on page 9 of Sports. this issue, Democrats like this concept of moving high-density housing into municipalities,” he said. “They won’t pass or let us vote on any of these bills that would change the law.” Fanwood Asks SP-F BOE to Lower At the town-hall meeting last week, Mr. Bramnick and Republican As- semblywoman Nancy Muñoz (R-21st, Summit) were joined by about 30 to School Taxes Based on Aid Increase 40 people in attendance, including By MICHAEL BONACCORSO tion to do just that, noting that the or units 101 through 108, has been residents from Cranford and Clark Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times funding is a 12.73-percent increase “fully framed,” she said. who have concerns about the 905 FANWOOD — Mayor Colleen or surplus from what the district had “Based upon progress to date,” apartments that have been proposed Mahr announced that following the budgeted for or expected in state the Station Square “townhome- Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times at 750 Walnut Avenue in Cranford by signing of the new state budget by aid. style” rental units should become NEW RECTORY APPROVED...The Scotch Plains Zoning Board of Adjustment Hartz Mountain Industries, which Governor Phil Murphy and a redistri- “We (the municipal governments available for rent in the fourth quar- gave its approval on Monday to an application to replace the rectory, chapel and currently is looking to rezone the bution of school aid, the Scotch Plains- of Scotch Plains and Fanwood and ter of 2018, stated Mayor Mahr. garage at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Martine Avenue. commercial property to residential. Fanwood school district will receive the school board) are in agreement it The developer estimates 18 of the In response to the rezoning Hartz is an additional $396,000 in state aid. should go to lowering the property- total 35 units will be available later proposing, Mr. Bramnick commented, She said the district has the option of tax levy,” said Mayor Mahr, who has this year. Immaculate Heart of Mary “...in essence, the developer says I recalculating its budget to apply that discussed the matter with school board The mayor said the remaining 17 can no longer rent...I want to put aid to reduce the local school tax. officials. units will be available for rent by Gets OK for New Rectory housing up...Why? In essence, the Mayor Mahr and the Fanwood “Each year the state government early 2019. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Council urged the board of educa- determines aid amounts for different Mayor Mahr and the borough By FRED T. ROSSI lives behind the church on Dogwood Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times districts depending on various fac- council recognized recreation com- Drive about potential flooding risks tors,” stated Mayor Mahr. When de- missioner Joanna Budries as the Vol- SCOTCH PLAINS — The zoning from what Mr. Quinn said would be a Smith: ‘Bold’ Downtown veloping a budget, the school busi- unteer of the Month. Ms. Budries board of adjustment on Monday night small increase in impervious lot cov- ness administrator and the board of has been a recreation commissioner approved an application by the Im- erage resulting from the new build- education assume aid possibilities and since 2012. She has assisted with maculate Heart of Mary Church to ing. He said existing detention basins Plan Expected In August aid amount ranges, Mayor Mahr ex- the planning and operation of many raze its rectory and chapel and erect a at the northern corner of the church By FRED T. ROSSI are holding discussions with their plained. community events including the new building on the same spot. property, adjacent to a brook, were Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times counterparts in Fanwood, Westfield She said the state aid amount this Easter Egg Hunt, the Training Wheel At a special meeting to consider large enough to handle any additional SCOTCH PLAINS — Mayor and Garwood about possibly sharing budget year was more than needed Toss, Summer Party in the Park, the application, the board, after a runoff. Alexander Smith said last week that or merging functions in a shared- for the school district’s operating and the Holiday Celebration at the one-hour hearing, voted unanimously He also told the board that, 25 the formal plan for the first phase of services arrangement, although no budget. Fanwood Train Station, stated to permit the Martine Avenue church years ago when the church received downtown redevelopment will be details were provided. In other business, Mayor Mahr Mayor Mahr. to demolish the large building lo- approval to build the Nazarene Hall ready early next month and promised Earlier at last week’s two-hour stated that the borough has granted “Whenever her mother is in town cated behind the main church itself building located at the rear of its that it would be a “bold plan” for meeting, Thomas Strowe, the five building permits for all five build- visiting, Joanna recruits her to help that houses the rectory, chapel and a property, zoning officials had ap- transforming the central business dis- township’s redevelopment coordina- ings to finish the Station Square at out, too, making volunteering for detached four-car garage. proved a drainage plan to accommo- trict. tor, reviewed the recently-conducted Fanwood development. Building 1, CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 The parish’s engineer, Thomas date the planned building that was The mayor’s remarks came at the Visual Preference Survey, which Quinn, told the board that the new, supposed to be 5,000 square feet larger downtown redevelopment showed a clear desire among the two-story building of about 7,000 than Nazarene Hall ended up being. committee’s July 11 meeting, where a 2,000-plus respondents for an archi- square feet, which will house a new As a result, Mr. Quinn said, the 1993 wide range of issues was discussed. tectural design that looks like rectory, chapel and garage, will be drainage plan, put into place for a The plan is being finalized, he said, Princeton’s downtown. Committee located “largely on the footprint” of building twice as big as Nazarene and will be ready for the township member Paulette Coronato then the existing building. Hall, “will be more than enough” to council’s review in early August. He showed a series of photographs taken There were some questions raised handle storm water runoff. said it will be a “bold plan to really during a tour of downtown Princeton by the board and by a resident who CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 help Scotch Plains catch up.” The that she and several other township mayor said that after the council gives officials and committee members took its expected backing to the plan, the last month. The photos showed what township will contact builders and she said was an effective meshing of tell them, “Here’s what we’d like to new buildings with older, existing have happen; give us your proposal.” ones as well as the development of He hopes township officials will start open plazas, pedestrian alleyways getting actual proposals from devel- between buildings and parking ga- opers by November and that, by the rages that are surrounded by other end of the year, “we’ll be able to say, buildings and which are “kind of hid- ‘here’s what going to happen.’” den” from view. First up will be the development of She said a new zoning ordinance a parking facility and other basic in- setting out downtown redevelopment frastructure on the township-owned guidelines will include language man- property where the municipal build- dating that all new buildings be made ing and the adjoining parking lot now of brick and not of vinyl or aluminum Courtesy of Tom Kranz/Borough of Fanwood sit. The mayor said a needs study for siding. She also said all utility wires VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH...Mayor Colleen Mahr, left, and Council- the township’s police and fire depart- will be buried underground instead of man Anthony Carter present Fanwood’s Volunteer of the Month, Joanna ments and the rescue squad, along strung between utility poles. Those Budries of the Fanwood Recreation Commission, with a print of the historic with the administrative functions cur- ideas also are being incorporated into Fanwood train station as a token of appreciation of her volunteer efforts. Ms. rently housed at town hall, will be the redevelopment plan, Mayor Smith Budries has been a volunteer commissioner since 2012, and is involved in the presented to the township council next added. planning of all of the recreation department’s signature events, including the week. Calling relocation of these ser- At the start of last week’s meeting, Easter Egg Hunt, movie night in the park and the annual 5K race. vices and functions “key to down- Shannon Bonifas, a township resi- PAGE INDEX town redevelopment,” Mayor Smith dent and arts consultant, spoke to the Courtesy of Mountainside Police said officials need to look at how to committee about a public arts pro- Regional ...... 2 Education ...... 16 FLIP OVER...The Mountainside Police, Mountainside Rescue Squad and Atlantic “practically and financially move gram consisting of murals, sculptures Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-14 Ambulance Paramedics responded to the scene of an overturned vehicle Saturday these key buildings” out of the down- and other mediums. She said that in Police ...... 15 Real Estate .... 9-18 at 2:36 p.m. near the center aisle u-turn on Route 22 West following a two-vehicle town area. some towns, such as Jersey City and Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 15 accident that resulted in non-life-threatening injuries. The Mountainside Fire The mayor said last week that town- Asbury Park, developers are required Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 17-18 Department also was on the scene to assist with extrication and scene safety. ship and public works officials also CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 WESTFIELD Congratulations Beth Sullivan to the Jill Skibinsky WEST Sales Associate Sales Associate Top Listings Top Producers Top Sales C. 908.578.3812 of the Month! C. 908.419.3333

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The board Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times also approved, although for just a SCOTCH PLAINS — The zoning one-year period instead of the re- board of adjustment last week gave quested two years, a 12-month exten- its approval to five applications while sion to the approval period that had denying one application. been granted two years ago to Robert At its July 12 meeting, the board and Amelia McTamaney for a subdi- approved a request from Talib Mor- vision of their property at 1390 and gan to install a six-foot-high fence 1410 Terrill Road and relief from along the side of his property at 6 having to raze the existing Christo- Debra Court and also to build a shed pher Academy Montessori school as that will be located adjacent to his a condition for the sale and develop- neighbor’s front yard. The board also ment of part of their property. gave its approval to an application by The board turned down a request Bryan and Jessica Esposito to con- by Susan and William Streep to Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times struct a deck off the rear of their home build a new detached one-car ga- SUMMERTIME CONCERTS...Scotch Plains' summer concert series got un- Christina M. Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times at 2292 Sunrise Court. Additionally, rage at their home at 45 Highlander derway last Thursday evening with a performance by Eric Harrison's Crash AFFORDABLE-HOUSING TALK...Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (R-21st, the board approved an application Drive. Course at the Alan Augustine Village Green. The free concerts also are set for Westfield) holds a talk on the state's affordable-housing regulations at the from Donald and Sally DePew to take The board’s next meeting will be tonight, July 19, and for July 26. All are welcome. Kilkenny House in Cranford on July 9. About 30 to 40 people were in attendance. He is planning a rally on Thursday, September 20, on the steps of the out a rear deck at their home at 1206 on Thursday, September 6. Two capital in Trenton. Mr. Bramnick says affordable housing is a partisan issue. Christine Circle and replace it with a fence applications postponed from one-story addition that will include a their original June hearings will be County Settles Lawsuit family room, an extension of their among the items on the agenda at kitchen and a powder room. that time. Brought by UCESC Staff Afford.-Housing Town Hall The zoning board also approved an Sarah Murphy is seeking approval application from Matthew and for a fence at her home at 2160 Seward By PAUL J. PEYTON CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 subject to thrown chairs, flipped Katherine Dreyer to convert part of Drive and David Robertson is seek- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tables, fights, riots, and other “violent easiest way to make money.” Statehouse in Trenton. “It’s only rea- the existing garage at their home at ing similar approval for his home at COUNTY — The Union County and hostile behaviors” from juveniles “I don’t know the politics but I sonable the Legislature should do its 2208 Coles Avenue into a laundry 1756 King Street. Freeholder Board has settled a law- held in the detention center. The plain- would doubt that local officials want job,” Mr. Bramnick said. suit for $400,000 that was brought by tiffs also allege that they were subject to change the zoning, because zoning Mr. Bramnick, Ms. Muñoz and four teachers employed by the to retaliation actions by their em- was set by local officials,” Mr. Holly Schepisi (R-39th, Westwood), Westfield-based Union County Edu- ployer. Bramnick said. Assistant Republican Leader, have Fanwood Council cational Services Commission In other business, the board autho- He did say that should the Cranford partnered, Mr. Bramnick said, in this (UCESC) against the county regard- rized the county manager to enter into Planning Board vote against the re- mission. “We are trying to expose the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing working conditions at the Union a contract with 579 Solutions of zoning application that the next step partisanship...this is a struggle, an Fanwood a family affair in Joanna’s Fanwood, promoting sports and ex- County Juvenile Detention Center Cranford to provide active shooter developers can take is to file a lawsuit uphill battle,” Mr. Bramnick said. household,” said Mayor Mahr. ercise programs as a recreation com- (UCJDC) in Linden where they taught training to teachers, administrators in state Superior Court. “All the major cities in the State of She said Ms. Budries provided missioner. juveniles held in custody. and staff from the county through the Residents were advised by Mr. New Jersey...they are Democratic “helpful advice” regarding the La Ms. Budries said she never ex- The legal action was brought by 2016 and 2017 Homeland Security Bramnick to show up at the govern- controlled and they have zero afford- Grande Park tennis courts. pected the train station to be sym- Hannah Burton, Jessica Lederman, and Urban Area Security Initiative mental meetings and planning and able-housing requirements,” said Don “I had a lot of particulars for those bolic of her ability to give back. Corrina Stoker and Kyriaki Grant Programs in the amount of zoning board hearings to voice their Smith, a Cranford resident of 51 years. courts,” said Ms. Budries. Mayor Mahr and Councilman Mouratoglou. $200,000. opposition and concerns regarding Keith Logan, chief counsel for the Ms. Budries said she is a passion- Carter presented Ms. Budries with Listed defendants in the consoli- Public Safety Director Andrew high-density housing if they want to Assembly Republicans in Trenton, ate tennis player who believes the La a print of the downtown train sta- dated claims, filed in the spring of Moran said the program will “edu- get any traction in making change. provided an overview of the seven Grande tennis courts allow new play- tion in recognition of her service. 2017, were the county, UCESC, cate school personnel on philosophies “Keep in mind developers have a bills that have been introduced to ers to develop and older players to Ms. Budries said she always asso- UCJDC, Diana Youst, superintendent of how to approach active shooter lot of energy and a lot of money,” he provide affordable housing. Bill A- keep playing. ciated the station with her long com- and warden of the detention center; situations, what they can expect from said. 1645 proposes to shift the obligation “The same time I was champi- mute to the city before she launched Terry Foppert, UCESC superinten- law enforcement response, and what “Community sentiment is very im- from the municipality to the state; A- oning the skate park, Joanna was her business. Now, she said, the sta- dent and principal; Carrie Dattilo, measures they can take on those in- portant,” when a decision such as the 1650 wants to eliminate builder’s rem- championing the tennis courts,” tion will be symbolic of her commit- UCESC supervisor of curriculum; jured until help arrives.” rezoning is being made at the local edy; A-1647 proposes to change the said Councilman Anthony Carter, ment to her community and her pas- Michael Kowalski, director of pupil “It does not involve training teach- level, he said. calculation available redevelopment a former recreation commission for tennis. and personnel services for UCESC; ers to shoot or supplying any firearms Mr. Bramnick proposed how to areas to include foreclosed and va- sioner. “I will continue to serve how I David Young, site supervisor of in- to the educators,” he added. change the concept of providing af- cant properties; A-1646 looks to pro- Ms. Budries launched her own can, when I can,” said Ms. Budries struction for the UCJDC; Frank The freeholders also adopted an fordable housing. vide municipalities with a defense business, Effective Solutions, while after thanking Mayor Mahr and the Guzzo, Union County director of ordinance for the refinancing of $22 He said it should be handled by the against unfunded housing mandates also donating her “free time” back to borough council for the recogni- human services at the time, who re- million in bonds toward the State Legislature on a regional basis to stop additional development, by tion. tired in the summer of 2017, and Oakwood Plaza-Elizabeth project, and have a regional board that de- focusing on redevelopment of exist- Support Local Journalism unnamed defendants described as a subsidized apartment complex in cides how many affordable units are ing properties; A-1648 would force PUBLIC NOTICE “agents, servants and employees of Elizabeth. County Finance Direc- to be built within a region. the state and court to determine if a BOROUGH OF FANWOOD the county.” tor Bibi Taylor said by refinancing He talked about how previously, municipality can afford new housing; UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY NOTICE OF PENDING Per the resolution approved by six the bonds the county expects to save until about nine years ago, small towns A-1649 looks to eliminate exclusions BOND ORDINANCE of the nine freeholders in attendance 20 percent in costs, amounting to could trade with urban centers. for urban aid municipalities; and A- ORDINANCE 18-12-S at Thursday’s meeting, the county $3.8 million. “I have no power to put the bill up,” 3928 wants to base affordable-hous- The bond ordinance, the summary terms will pay $220,000, with $180,000 “Those savings would go directly Mr. Bramnick said. So, he is going to ing requirements on the current need, of which are included herein, was intro- plus a waiver of worker’s compensa- to help benefit the developer under hold a rally on Thursday, September such as urban areas closer to jobs and duced and passed upon first reading at a tion liens to be paid by the UCESC. this agreement,” she said, adding 20, at 10 a.m., on the steps of the transportation. goleader.com/subscribe meeting of the governing body of the Bor- ough of Fanwood, in the County of Union, The freeholders approved outside that any proceeds on the sale of the State of New Jersey, on July 16, 2018. It legal counsel in April of 2017 to bonds would go through 2040, the will be further considered for final pas- represent Ms. Youst and Mr. Guzzo same schedule the county had in sage, after public hearing thereon, at a in the litigation at a total cost not to place. meeting of the governing body to be held at the Municipal Building, at 75 North exceed $80,000. County Counsel According to the ordinance, the Martine Avenue, in the Borough of Robert Barry said last week that some Union County Improvement Author- Fanwood, on August 6, 2018 at 7:30 o’clock of the defendants were represented ity (UCIA) provided financing for PM. During the week prior to and up to and by in-house attorneys in the county the acquisition and renovation of a including the date of such meeting copies of the full ordinance will be available at no counsel’s office. 357-unit affordable apartment build- cost and during regular business hours, at According to the lawsuit, in the ing located at 380 Irvington Avenue, the Clerk’s office for the members of the beginning of the 2015-2016 school Elizabeth. The UCIA sold general public who shall request the same. year teachers at UCJDC “were ad- $16,870,000 in bonds for the project The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: vised that, following a considerable on June 24, 2009. Elizabeth had ar- TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE increase of violent incidents involv- ranged a public-private effort for Oak PROVIDING AN APPROPRIA- ing the juvenile resident inmates, 31 Plaza with the New Jersey Depart- TION OF $135,000 FOR VARI- correction officers at the UCJDC had ment of Community Affairs (NJDCA), OUS CAPITAL IMPROVE- MENTS FOR AND BY THE resigned from their employment.” where NJDCA was to provide pay- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD IN “The increased prevalence of vio- ments in the amount of $20 million, in THE COUNTY OF UNION, lence was the result of the Hudson $4 million increments annually, but NEW JERSEY AND, AUTHO- County Juvenile Detention Center’s NJDCA was unable to provide the RIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $128,250 BONDS OR NOTES closure and subsequent transfer of its payments, and the project could not OF THE BOROUGH FOR FI- male juvenile residents to the support the debt service schedule, NANCING PART OF THE AP- UCJDC,” according the lawsuit. according to the ordinance. PROPRIATION. The suit alleges that, “despite obvi- The UCIA then issued $18.7 mil- Purpose(s): Acquisition of computers for the Rescue Squad; Acquisition of radios ous risks inherent in the unprec- lion in bonds on December 28, 2010 for the Police and Rescue Squad; Road edented reduction of security person- to refund the 2009 bonds. improvements to Stewart Place and Ginder nel,” UCESC and detention center Place; and Acquisition of desks for the administrators “failed to hire addi- Municipal Court. tional officers in a timely manner or Appropriation: $135,000 otherwise take appropriate safety Bonds/Notes Authorized: $128,250 Rectory Grants (if any) Appropriated: None measures to protect UCJDC’s CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Section 20 Costs: $65,000 invitees, staff members and/or teach- Useful Life: 11.44 Years ers from the potential risk of harm by As part of its 8-to-0 approval, the This Notice is published pursuant to juvenile residents within their cus- board also granted the church a num- N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. tody and control,” according to the ber of variances related to parking Eleanor McGovern lawsuit. and signage. Zoning board planner Borough Clerk 1 T - 7/19/18, The Times Fee: $ The litigants allege that they were Mary Moody complimented the church’s plan, saying it “didn’t impact the neighborhood any more than it’s impacted now.” The township zoning board will hold a special meeting next month to formally memorialize the approval and clear the way for construction to get underway. The Y encourages everyone in the community to be safer, stronger and more confident around water. Downtown CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 NEW and JUST for SUMMER! to set aside 1 percent of their budget Register for a Monday-Thursday youth swim class at the for public arts. “The possibilities are pretty end- full-member rate with a FREE TRY THE Y one-week pass. less,” she said. Mayor Smith said a subcommittee will be created to ad- ... for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the vise the redevelopment committee on Your pass also entitles you to use of the fitness heart" — (1 Samuel 16:7, NKJV) public arts displays, adding that it might be possible for one of the seven facilities, open gym and swim times, and land & water We are going to have a great time! Invite family & friends! redevelopment phases planned for the group exercise classes. coming years to be dedicated as an arts district. &RPHDQGHQMR\« Visit the Main Y Facility Welcome Center to get started! Crafts Friends Singing Activity Games AN AD Bible Lessons Prizes Lunch Snacks ON THIS Pass is valid for a first-time guest of the Westfield Area Y. 18 years or older. Photo I.D. is required. PAGE WILL Echo Lake Church of Christ WESTFIELD AREA YMCA 419 Springfield Ave BRING Westfield, NJ 07090 220 Clark St., Westfield · 908-301-9622 · westfieldynj.org · westfieldareay westfieldareaymca Register via: Strengthening the communities of Cranford, Garwood, Mountainside and Westfield since 1923. Financial assistance is available. Tel: (908) 233-4946 RESULTS Email: [email protected] Page 2 Thursday, July 19, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Peyton's Five Arrested, Firearm Peek at the Week Seized During Traffic Stop In Politics CRANFORD — A motor vehicle low-point ammunition and receiving By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times stop in Cranford on Saturday resulted stolen property. in the arrest of five people and the The three adults arrested were Senate Passes Bill to Allow peals for the D.C. Circuit. He pos- seizure of a firearm. Abdul Simmons, 23, of Irvington, Online Voting Registration sesses great intelligence and impec- At 9:52 p.m., Patrolman Brian Trot- Natez Winston, 20, of Hillside, and The State Senate has approved leg- cable ethics. I am pleased Judge ter stopped a 2001 Mercedes Benz on Darrian Winston, 25, of Hillside. They islation, S-589, that would allow Kavanaugh spoke to the American Raritan Road near the intersection of were all processed and remanded to online voter registration in New Jer- people about the importance of equal Coleman Avenue when he observed a the Union County jail pending a state sey. The bill passed by a vote of 23 to protection under the law and the tra- seatbelt and brake-lamp violation. Superior Court appearance date. Two 15 along party lines on June 25. All dition that precedent plays in consti- After an investigation on scene, Pa- juveniles in the vehicle were pro- 15 Republican Senators voted no. tutional adjudication. trolman Trotter located a loaded hand- cessed and released to their family. The bill, sponsored by Senator “An independent judiciary is one gun in the rear passenger-side seat Police Chief Ryan Greco stated, Loretta Weinberg (D-37th, Teaneck), of this country’s most important safe- pocket of the vehicle. “This was a dangerous situation and Courtesy Jim Lowney/County of Union guards. And our system of checks and The firearm, loaded with hollow- I’m proud of the way our officers NEW UNDERSHERIFF...Union County Undersheriff Jonathan Parham of would require the creation of a website Rahway is sworn into office Friday by Union County Vicinage Assignment Judge for online voter registration with se- balances provides for consideration point ammunition, was later discov- conducted themselves. Karen Cassidy, as his wife, Ebony, holds the Bible, at the Union County Court- curity measures in place to ensure the and a rigorous review of Judge ered to be stolen from Georgia, police “There’s no doubt that we prevented house in Elizabeth. accuracy of the information, verify- Kavanaugh’s nomination by the U.S. said. a crime from occurring and we were ing the date of birth of the eligible Senate. I hope Judge Kavanaugh will All five occupants were arrested successful in removing another fire- voter and their license or identifica- serve as a Supreme Court justice in and charged with unlawful posses- arm from the streets,” Chief Greco Former Linden Chief tion card numbers issued by the Mo- the mold of the jurist he will succeed sion of a weapon, possession of hol- added. tor Vehicle Commission, according and for whom he clerked, Justice to an app.com report. Kennedy.” Named Undersheriff The bill has been assigned to the Pallone: Kavanaugh Would Affordable Hosing Hearing in Trenton COUNTY — Union County Sher- the type of services that Union County Assembly State and Local Govern- Expand Trump’s Extreme Policies iff Peter Corvelli has announced the residents expect to receive,” Sheriff ment Committee. Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D- On Wednesday, July 25 appointment of former Linden Po- Corvelli said. “Savings will result from not hav- 6th, Long Branch) released the fol- There will be a public hearing in overdevelopment in Scotch Plains and lice Chief Jonathan Parham as an Undersheriff Parham joins current ing to print, mail and key stroke infor- lowing statement on President Donald Trenton concerning the affordable- surrounding municipalities. We need undersheriff effective July 13. Undersheriffs Amilcar Colon and mation into the system to accommo- Trump’s nomination of Brett housing process on Wednesday, July the State Legislature to take action Undersheriff Parham served Lin- Dennis Burke as the executive man- date non-automated registration Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court: 25, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the now and reform the process to make it den for nearly 25 years, serving in agement team for Sheriff Corvelli. forms,” according to a report by the “The selection of Brett Kavanaugh State House Annex (131-137 W State fairer, more realistic, and consider re- each rank from officer to captain be- New Jersey Office of Legislative Ser- to the Supreme Court is an attempt to Street, Trenton, NJ 08608) in Com- gional planning, safety, infrastructure, fore his promotion to chief on Septem- Cranford to Hold 7th vices (OLS). “It is estimated that each protect and expand the administration’s mittee Room 16 on the fourth floor. traffic and school impacts. ber 1, 2016, where he led a 200-em- online registration could save up to extreme policies. Those who believe This hearing is hosted by the As- Additionally, there will be a rally ployee department. He retired this past Police Academy 51 cents per form.” in the Constitution and the rights that sembly Housing and Community against state-imposed, high-density December. During his first month as CRANFORD — The Cranford According to the OLS report, the so many Americans have sacrificed Development Committee, and the housing on Thursday, September 20, chief Linden officers encountered and Police Department will hold the sev- cost would be approximately for need to oppose this nomination. committee will receive testimony 2018, hosted by Assemblyman Jon engaged in a protracted shootout with enth session of the Citizens Police $350,000 to implement “an interac- Justice Kennedy’s vote helped bring from invited guests and the public Bramnick at the steps of the State now convicted terrorist Ahmad Rahimi. Academy in September. The Citizens tive voter registration form that can about marriage equality and protect a concerning the affordable-housing House Annex in Trenton at 10 a.m. I “Upon Undersheriff (Joseph) Academy is part of the ongoing effort be completed by a registrant online woman’s right to choose. There is little needs of the state. will also attend and speak at this rally. Cryan’s retirement, we conducted an by the police department and the com- and then submitted electronically to doubt that Kavanaugh’s vote would I have spoken directly with Assem- If any residents are available, please exhaustive search for the next under- munity to work together and develop the appropriate county commissioner undo these hard earned rights that are blyman Benjie Wimberly’s office, attend the hearing and rally and tell sheriff whose vision and leadership a lasting relationship. for approval” and to “program the embedded in our Constitution and have chairman of the Assembly Housing our State Legislators to do something aligns with our goals for the Union Applicants must be at least 21 years Motor Vehicle Commission’s com- the support of the American people. and Community Development Com- to reform the process. It is the people County Sheriff’s Office. While there of age and either live in or work in puters to allow the use of digitized We should also be concerned that he mittee, about the hearing and I will be who will make real change happen were a number of talented candidates, Cranford. Academy students will re- signatures from registrants who au- would support rolling back the Af- giving testimony at the hearing on and I ask you to join me in demanding Jon Parham’s name and experience ceive classroom lectures and hands- thorize the use of that signature for fordable Care Act and its protections behalf of Scotch Plains taxpayers. our State Legislators and Governor stood above the rest. I am very happy on demonstrations in many areas of voter registration purposes while com- for those with pre-existing conditions. As I have said many times, no one pass a bold solution that will provide that he will be with my office as we interest including traffic enforcement, pleting the online voter registration We cannot afford to move backward is against affordable housing and there affordable housing without overbur- continue to move forward to provide crime scene investigations, motor ve- form.” on these crucial issues...” is no doubt that we need to provide dening the taxpayers of Scotch Plains Reporters Needed hicle stops, and much more. Students The total cost, resulting mostly Murphy Announces Plan to affordable housing in New Jersey. with high-density overdevelopment. also will have the opportunity to par- from reprogramming state comput- Move Away From PARCC However, the current process is out Al Smith We are in need of reporters to ticipate in a ride-along with a Cranford ers for the Motor Vehicle Commis- Governor Phil Murphy an- of control and these state-imposed re- Scotch Plains Mayor cover municipal meetings in our police officer. Weekly class sessions sion “to allow the use of digitized nounced last week that he will be- quirements will lead to high-density coverage area, which includes: are two hours long and have been signatures from registrants who au- gin moving away from the PARCC Westfield, Scotch Plains, tentatively scheduled to meet Thurs- thorize the use of that signature for (Partnership for Assessment of Fanwood, Cranford, Garwood and day evenings beginning on September voter registration purposes while Readiness for College and Careers) Weinberg, Kean: PA Bus Mountainside. Solid writing along 13 and ending on November 8. completing the online voter registra- exams and move toward a “new with the ability to meet deadlines To download an application, visit tion form” estimated at $350,000 in generation” of statewide testing, Term. Expansion on Track is essential. Please submit résumé the Cranford Police Department the first year. northjersey.com reported. The first and writing samples to: website, cranfordnj.org/police-de- Lance Supports Kavanaugh phase of the new testing will be TRENTON – Senate Majority nal,” Sen. Weinberg said. [email protected]. partment/, and look under the forms Nomination for SCOUS reducing the length of testing by 25 Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-37th, “Expanding the existing Port Au- tab. Applications must be received by Congressman Leonard Lance (R- percent and reducing the weight of Teaneck) and Senate Minority thority Bus Terminal would preserve Thursday, September 6. Instructions 7th, Westfield) released the follow- assessments on teacher evaluations, Leader Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21st, a one-seat bus ride for New Jersey ADS PLACED IN on how to submit the applications are ing statement on the nomination of according to the report. Westfield) have expressed optimism commuters while providing in- THE LEADER/TIMES on the application. Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme “We’re not eliminating PARCC about the progress made on plans creased capacity to support rapidly For more information, contact Lieu- Court of the United States: completely,” Gov. Murphy said. for the expansion of the Port Au- growing demand,” Senator Kean BRING RESULTS tenant Chris Polito at (908) 272-2222 “Judge Kavanaugh has served with PARCC was launched in the 2014- thority Bus Terminal and on the said. “Now that there seems to be a or [email protected]. distinction on the U.S. Court of Ap- 2015 school year. support for the project expressed general consensus that this is the State Senate Education Committee by New York officials and commu- right approach to pursue, we should Chairwoman M. Teresa Ruiz (D-29th, nity leaders. not waste time in proceeding after so Newark) released a statement saying “While no decision will be made many delays.” she had not yet read the report issued until the final environmental impact Sens. 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An early stage or beginning eral agencies he believed wasted fed- Republican Senator McCain, We TORGOCH eral taxpayer money. Examples in- pray for his return of good health: 1. The red-bellied lake trout cluded; $103,000 National Science $384,000 NIH grant to study Swed- 2. A Turkish dish consisting of boiled Contributors to Opioid Crisis Foundation study to compare aggres- ish massaging of rabbits; $14 million rice, mutton or fish and spices siveness in sunfish drinking tequila for a duplicative catfish inspection 3. A friend; comrade The opioid crisis that has evolved across the into an unfavorable spotlight. Among them is Teva and sunfish drinking gin; $3,000 De- office; $50,000 Army grant for inves- 4. To desert a cause United States continues to leave thousands of shat- Pharmaceuticals USA, which is scheduled to relo- fense Department study to determine tigating whether the African elephant RURIGENOUS if people in the military should carry can sniff out bombs, and $12.4 billion 1. Responding slowly to an external tered lives in its wake. These casualties include cate its headquarters from Pennsylvania to stimulus those lost to overdoses, those currently caught in the Morristown and is to be the beneficiary of a reported umbrellas in the rain, and $17,000 for 26 Littoral Combat Ships with 2. Devotion to the greedy pursuit of Department of the Army expenditure “no proven combat capability.” riches throes of addiction, and the loved ones, friends and $40 million in tax incentives, according to a second to prepare a 17-page document tell- Congress has learned little, if any- 3. Born in the country colleagues of these individuals who themselves are NJ Advance Media article dated July 6. Governor ing the federal government how to thing, from the bipartisan Truman 4. Relating to pigs; swine struggling to cope with the impact of narcotics on Phil Murphy has said the move will result in the buy a bottle of Worcestershire sauce. Committee that saved $10 to $15 INTERNECINE people in their lives. creation of more than 840 jobs. Conservative Republican Senator billion in war production waste, inef- 1. Of an alien or foreign nature Tom Coburn’s annual “Wastebook” ficiency, and profiteering during the 2. An enzyme that assists a bee in According to data from the state Attorney General’s However, not all view the company’s relocation report on government waste included: Second World War. making honey office, as cited in a July 13 NJ Advance Media as a boon to New Jersey. Teva, along with other $325,000 National Science Founda- We may take some comfort that the 3. An illustration for a book report, New Jersey has the potential to surpass 3,000 manufacturers and distributors of pharmaceuti- tion study to find out what happens Mayor and Town Council are not 4. Deadly to both sides; great slaughter drug-related deaths this year, which would set a cals, several months ago was named in a lawsuit led when a rattlesnake meets a robotic proposing a yacht club in record for the third consecutive year. Opioids have by Camden County Freeholder Director Louis rabbit; $780,000 National Institute Mindowaskin Lake yet! of Drug Abuse study to see if college Running for office is one thing, Letters to been identified as the primary factor. Frequently, Cappelli, Jr. The suit alleges that “pharmaceutical students can become addicted to knowing how to run government is individuals who were prescribed opioids for a con- companies market highly addictive opiates to doc- pizza; $124,955 NASA grant for a 3- quite something else. the Editor dition such as a sports injury describe how they tors and consumers, characterizing those drugs as D pizza printer for space exploration Stephen Schoeman developed an addiction to the medication, eventu- having little-to-no risk of addiction,” the July 6 NJ mission supplies, and $1 million NIH Westfield Putin, A Murderous ally turning to “street drugs” such as heroin when Advance Media article stated. project to train 12 marmoset mon- Dictator their prescriptions ran out. Meanwhile, a South Jersey group has filed a The ‘Full Contact’ Sport I call on all those members of the According to an Associated Press article in the lawsuit arguing that Purdue Pharma, a manufac- Republican Party that I once belonged July 4 issue of the New York Post, the federal turer of OxyContin, markets the opioid medication Called Garwood Politics to and on all others who voted for and government plans to spend a record $4.6 billion this to physicians and the public as having minimal Is anyone else wondering what is is a strong indication that they will have supported this president to stand year combating America’s opioid crisis. Addition- addiction risks. Delaware Attorney General Matt going on with the Garwood Republi- continue to struggle working as a up for our country and no longer for can Party? team, not to mention the important the “man” in the White House. The ally, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Denn also filed a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma “man” who defends a murderous dic- the largest health insurance carrier in New Jersey, and other firms, according to a February 21 NJ It appears as though their mayoral job of working with councilpersons candidate is running alone. While she from a different party. tator over his own country’s intelli- reports a 28-percent decline in opioid prescriptions Advance Media report. ran with two women in the primary, Garwood needs strong leadership gence agencies. The “man” who has among its policy holders from 2013 to 2017, the NJ These lawsuits will, of course, need to be decided their names are nowhere to be found that is competent, organized, and val- darkened the beacon of light that the Advance Media article noted. Horizon has attrib- via the judicial process. Yet the opioid crisis that in Garwood Republican Party’s cam- ues teamwork as it moves forward U.S. has been for so long. paign as they would normally be on and faces challenges. This is not a It is my hope that, finally, the fog uted this to the company’s efforts in working with continues to grip our state and nation requires con- has lifted and they can see this “man” physicians and pharmacists. The article also stated crete solutions today, with combined strategies of social media or at the street fair last time for ambiguity. month. I was very proud to support Todisco, clearly for what he is. If that does not that New Jersey’s opioid prescription rates are low prevention, education and treatment. We are hopeful Furthermore, when I attended the Ince, and Benoit in the Garwood Pri- happen then I fear that our country in comparison with the rest of the country. that the federal government’s substantial financial second to last Council meeting I was mary Election as I will be in the will no longer be the place that we can The massive human toll the crisis has taken, how- investment will finally turn the tide in stemming this perplexed to see that neither of the General Election because they are be proud of. But I have faith in our people and look forward to our re- ever, has thrust multiple pharmaceutical companies epic public health emergency. two Republican candidates on the truly an intelligent, organized, com- Primary Election ballot appeared on petent, diverse, and personable team. awakening, our rebirth. the list of three names submitted by Even since months before the prima- Bob Chironna the Garwood GOP Municipal Com- ries, there has been no uncertainty in Westfield Town Needs Public Restrooms mittee. Wouldn’t they be the logical their campaign. Their ability to work choices to make the list of three? together, to communicate clearly, and Wonderful Event, I was again shocked to watch the to be proactive will be vital in provid- Most Successful For Increased Foot Traffic two Republican Council members, ing Garwood with the strong leader- On behalf of the Board of Directors one of which is the Mayoral candi- ship it needs as we embark into the of Resolve Community Counseling Westfield has been promoting its efforts to get allow their offices to be used in this manner? Then date, disagree on who to appoint to future. Center in Scotch Plains, we sincerely more foot traffic into the downtown business district again, has the Chamber considered using Port-A- fill that vacant Council seat. One could Robert Schilare thank the members and staff of High- infer that their inability to compro- Garwood land Swim Club in Scotch Plains for through promotions organized by both the Greater Johns like it does for the Spring Fling and FestiFall mise on a simple matter like this one Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce as well as the street fairs they sponsor, or that the DWC uses for the partnering with us, once again, for Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC), the man- Summer Jazz Festival held on Tuesday nights in July Affordable Housing BoonDoggle our 3rd Annual Swim-A-Palooza agement entity for the Special Improvement Dis- and August and for the annual Westfield 5K and fundraiser. And a special thank you to the swimmers and those who sup- trict. But with this increase in foot traffic, there is Pizza Extravaganza? Meeting In Trenton Needs Your Voice ported them. It was a wonderful event one glaring hole in the plans: Westfield has no In the plans for the proposed temporary ice-skat- Recently Mayor Al Smith of Scotch out for the interests of Scotch Plains and most successful. We look for- downtown public restrooms. ing rink at Gumbert Park, there will be access to Plains joined the chorus of ordinary and Fanwood residents and not those ward to next year with much enthusi- In an effort to increase customers going to the bathrooms. Our public parks have restroom facili- suburban New Jersey voices who are of real estate developers. asm. Saturday Farmers Markets, the Chamber moved the ties. This doesn’t seem to be a complicated issue to deeply concerned about NJ overde- Steve Russo Barbara Roskin markets this year from the south-side train station to solve. But why should it be up to the downtown velopment in the guise of affordable Scotch Plains Swim-A-Palooza Chairperson the north-side lot. However, in so doing, it has been business community to provide this service? And housing. Prominent names like Asm. scrambling to find a place for farmers who need to also, isn’t the public likely to need restrooms as Jon Bramnick, Asw. Holly Schepisi Stop Taking Plastic Bags At Stores use a restroom during the four-hour markets that are well? and NJ101.5 radio host Bill Spadea After receiving the recent recycling clable symbol is not there. There are held June to October from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Restaurants — not just in Westfield — often have have also expressed concern. bulletin, and knowing of my recycling usually similar products in recyclable Chamber started asking businesses near the north- posted signs saying “no public restrooms,” as busi- Unfortunately, I learned on affliction, residents have asked me containers. side train station if they would allow the farmers to nesses usually like their facilities to be used solely Facebook that Assemblyman whether recycling makes sense any- I firmly believe that American con- use their restrooms. There were no takers. by employees and customers. Wimberly has cancelled his “‘infor- more. My answer is an unequivocal sumers continue to buy, buy, buy items mation gathering’ session to allow ‘Yes.’ People have told me that we can that we don’t need because the true We question how this was handled when the This may seem like a silly issue, but go ask people from around the state to talk markets were on the south side. NJ Transit keeps its downtown visitors what they do when they suddenly now recycle far less than previously. I costs of disposal are not included in about the issue,” and instead simply wish to advise that is not true. All of the purchase prices. Items are cheap and restroom locked in the south-side train station, but need to use the facilities. How much would it cost to scheduled a Wednesday, July 25 Tren- traditional recyclable materials – cans, cute and can easily be thrown away. the building next to the north-side entrance to the construct a restroom facility? Maybe some of ton hearing at which thus far only real bottles, mixed paper, cardboard, car- Too easily. train station is owned by the Town of Westfield and Westfield’s revenue from downtown employee park- estate developers, special interests tons, and plastic with recycling sym- I encourage my fellow consumers to is home to the Westfield Foundation and the United ing permits and parking tickets given to overtime like Fair Share Housing Center, and bols 1-7 can still be recycled. The only take a good look at packaging before Fund of Westfield. Have they been approached to parking shoppers could be used for public restrooms. building advocates are allowed to item that we recycle in our house that product purchase to see if the material speak. we can no longer is Styrofoam. can be recycled; if it can’t, don’t buy it. This was a major issue in the recent And for those who may recall, you If you truly [need] it, contact the manu- Phil Murphy and Kim Guadagno can still bring this to Styropack in facturer and ask them why they don’t governor’s race. Springfield off of Route 22. Google use recyclable material. Manufacturers Why aren’t any of the leaders in the them to get information and directions. have changed their packaging in re- anti-overdevelopment movement, If you were putting other types of plas- sponse to consumer demand. such as Mayor Jim Burd’s Citizens tic out, they weren’t being recycled And Plastic bags? I am proud to say Improving Affordable Housing and anyway! Shredded paper can still be that we have never purchased black NJ-Stop the Madness scheduled to brought to the Union County events plastic bags and will continue not to speak? What about all the elected held throughout the entire year. Plastic buy them. I urge everyone to stop tak- officials who have spoken out? Why bags can still be taken to ShopRite! ing plastic bags at stores – use the cloth aren’t they on the guest list? This is The key part of recycling is actually reusable ones instead. I truly believe not listening. This is not democracy. the first part of the axiom, “Reduce, that if we actually think about recy- I urge concerned citizens, as well reuse, recycle’. Notice that Reduce is cling before we buy or accept products, as Mayor Al Smith, Mayor Colleen first – that means to try not to buy our garbage will decrease and recy- Mahr, our state Senator Nicholas things that we don’t need, or that can’t cling will increase. Even with perceived, Scutari, and our state be recycled. There are foods/beverages but non-existent restrictions. Assemblypersons Jim Kennedy and that are sold in non-recyclable contain- Linda Carter to attend the Wednes- Bill Nierstedt ers; we should look at the package Garwood day, July 25 Trenton hearing and speak bottom and not buy them if the recy- 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) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asm. Jim Kennedy (D) 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. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 19, 2018 Page 5 Stop Garwood Demolition and Test for GWACC Provides Update on Senator Tom Kean Speaks Out Over Radiation from Atomic Weapons Tests Westfield Farmers Market Tax Increases The adverse public health impact cret atomic weapons experiments in On behalf of GWACC (The Greater in foot traffic where market partici- NJ State Senate Republican Leader increases could have been avoided. of dust released from demolition and WWII, there is a clear and urgent Westfield Area Chamber of Com- pants report higher revenue not seen Tom Kean issued the following re- “While I’m happy to see some ac- construction is seriously understud- need to conclusively test for any merce), who manages the Westfield in years. sponse to last week’s announcement tion, these reforms are not nearly ied, but there are precedents. In 2004- amount of residual contamination. Farmers Market, I would like to up- With access to plenty of free park- from the State Treasurer’s office: enough. We need comprehensive pub- 2005, the construction of a new school Declassified documents reveal that date the public on the status of the ing at the South Avenue train station, Sen. Tom Kean said that Treasurer lic employee benefit reform in order in Trenton resulted in the release of during the war, dozens of pieces of market regarding the recent reloca- which offers stairs and elevator ac- Muoio and Gov. Murphy owe tax- to deliver real relief to property tax- dust, and the New Jersey Department uranium were brought to Garwood tion to the North Avenue train station cess to North Avenue, there is addi- payers an explanation on how the payers across New Jersey. of Environmental Protection where they were pickled in acids, parking lot. tional parking available at the North health savings announced could have “Senate Republicans have solutions (NJDEP) reported acute respiratory exposed to molten metals, and sub- We focus this weekly community Avenue train station where available been factored into the state budget to on the table and our reforms are an problems among residents living near jected to sandblasting. What hap- activity on bringing the very best Jer- spots are free until 10 a.m. (if you are avoid tax increases. Mr. Kean also order of magnitude greater. In fact, the work site.[i] Just a few months pened to all the radioactive waste sey Fresh produce available and ad- an early riser this would be a great called for immediate action on com- enacting the reforms we proposed ago in October 2017, FIOS 1 News from the experiments? ditional related products to Westfield. opportunity to make an early visit to prehensive public employee benefit could save more than a billion dollars and ABC News both reported how Page 277 of Garwood’s police blot- Over the last few years it has been our market as we open at 8:30 a.m.). reform. (SenateNJ.com) for the state, and perhaps double that families living near a demolition site ter dated October 14, 1986 shows increasingly difficult for the market Weekend parking is always free in the “Treasurer Muoio and Governor for local municipalities. in Elizabeth were experienced seri- that when the Elizabethtown Water on South Avenue to attract new ven- lot along the train tracks on the Murphy owe New Jersey taxpayers “We stand ready and willing to ous respiratory symptoms as well.[ii] Co. came out to do a job that involved dors or have vendors return the fol- northside behind Limani’s. Free park- an explanation as to how or if these work with the administration and our That demolition, as of today, is still digging at the site, they unexpectedly lowing year due to the decrease in ing there is available from 4 p.m. to 1 healthcare savings could have been colleagues on both sides of the aisle underway. disturbed a buried jar filled with un- foot traffic. In the hopes that the mar- a.m., Monday to Friday, and all day factored into the state budget, which to get this done as soon as possible. We now know that even miniscule known substances. When it began to ket would become more successful on Saturday and Sunday. Unfortu- increased state spending by 5.4 per- The people of New Jersey deserve no amounts of airborne toxins released rain, the unearthed jar spontaneously with access to a larger number of nately, many shoppers, especially out cent. If these initiatives had been en- less than an immediate response to from pinky-sized amounts of to- combusted. Documents suggest that people from the center of town, and of towners, are not aware of this free acted, maybe these new, onerous tax this crisis.” bacco—cigarettes— can have lethal the same company that conducted the with the approval of the Town Coun- parking and believe that only permit health consequences for those who secret atomic weapons experiments— cil, we moved the market to North parking is allowed. happen to be close by. “Second-hand ALCOA—also buried the jar. What Avenue. Prior to the move we reached Anyone needing assistance carry- Rep. Lance Statement on Indictment of smoke,” says the NJ Department of was in that jar? Are there more? Is out to our returning vendors for their ing their purchases back to their car is Health, “is a serious health hazard there uranium particulate in the soil? input, which included visits by them welcome to come to the GWACC tent Russian Operatives that can lead to illness and premature Given the density of the surround- to the new location before any deci- where volunteers are available to help. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congress- · One of eight Republican cospon- death in children and non-smoking ing populations of Garwood, sions were made. As with any farmers We encourage everyone to come out man Leonard Lance (R-7th) released sors of the Honest Ads Act (H.R. adults, according to the U.S. Surgeon Westfield, Cranford, there simply is market, vendors complete an appli- and see what the Westfield Farmers the following statement after federal 4077), which makes online campaign General.”[iii] If standing near a ciga- no sane or reasonable public interest cation and agree to an annual fee for Market has to offer and we want to prosecutors from Robert Mueller’s ad disclosure more transparent in or- rette user can be so dangerous, imag- argument to allow the site to be dis- a space for their participation. The thank all who come each week and Special Counsel’s Office and the Jus- der to combat foreign disinformation ine what could be in store for resi- turbed without first subjecting it to GWACC does not have an agreement support our vendors. The GWACC tice Department’s National Security during our elections. dents—particularly expecting moth- conclusive radiological testing. Lin- with our vendors restricting their abil- volunteers are always there to help Division indicted 12 Russian intelli- · Voted YES on the Countering ers, children, and people with special coln School, where all of Garwood’s ity to speak freely about any aspect of you and please stop by our tent if you gence officers on charges related to America’s Adversaries Through Sanc- needs—who live and work close to K-8 children concentrate, is two short the market. We are happy to report should have any questions or sugges- interfering in the 2016 election: tions Act (H.R. 3364), which codifies Garwood’s PCB-laced Casale /Petro/ blocks from the contamination. It is that the Farmers Market is enjoying tions. “Vladimir Putin’s government and sanctions on Russia and further sanc- First Union Bank. 100 percent in the public interest, an increase in the number and types Gene Jannotti the GRU intelligence agency intoler- tions Russia for election interference. PCBs—toxic chemicals that no in- health, and safety to test. of vendors as well as a significant rise GWACC Executive Director ably interfered in our honored demo- · Voted YES on the Cyber Diplo- formed parent would want their child But that’s just the start. Residents cratic process. The Russian govern- macy Act (H.R. 3776), which recog- or pregnant partner to be anywhere in Garwood, Westfield, and Cranford ment must continue to face the conse- nizes Russia’s effort to influence 2016 near—pervasively contaminate the need to be better informed by their quences and I am pleased the Depart- election and reestablishes the Depart- site’s soil, water, abandoned struc- elected officials and public servants. ment of Justice brought these charges. ment of State as the office respon- tures. PCBs are a dangerous menace Community health and safety begin There is no moral equivalency be- sible for combatting cyber-attacks by because they can travel long distances, with community right to know. These tween the United States and Russian foreign governments. and can be inhaled or absorbed rights, which are fundamental to Life, governments. Vladimir Putin and his · Cosponsor of the Fight Russian through the skin.[iv] Federal authori- Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness, operatives have sought to sow dis- Corruption Act (H.R. 2820), which ties warn that “PCBs can exert a mul- are only honored when the meaning cord throughout the world and the establishes an office in the Depart- titude of serious adverse health ef- and spirit of public participation U.S. must stand in defense of global ment of State dedicated to fighting fects in people, including cancer, neu- laws—and democracy itself—are order. Indicting these intelligence of- illicit Russian activities aimed at erod- rotoxicity, reproductive and devel- faithfully observed. The fact that the ficers is another step in this ongoing ing democratic governance opmental toxicity, immune system NJ public could be placed at potential investigation and should not be the · Cosponsor of No Russian Diplo- suppression, liver damage, skin irri- risk by plans to dig and disturb con- last word in holding the Russian gov- matic Access to Compounds Here in tation, and endocrine disruption.”[v] taminated sites associated with former ernment accountable.” America Act or No Russian DACHA In addition to the PCBs, NJDEP docu- atomic weapons experiments and sub- Mr. Lance’s actions holding Russia Act (H.R. 2798), which prevents the ments show that the site is also laced sequent on-site spontaneous combus- accountable: re-opening of Russian facilities closed with aluminum, arsenic, asbestos, tions without first engaging in robust · One of the first Republican law- in response to election interference. beryllium, lead, mercury, and a list of community-wide notification, debate, makers to call for Attorney General hazardous chemicals too long to men- and decision-making should be a Jeff Sessions to recuse himself from tion. matter of indignation and concern to the Russia investigation. But there’s more. Because the everyone. · Voted YES on all spending bills Garwood site was the location of se- There are many reasons why the PEARL HARBOR...A 2015 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School graduate is fully funding the Mueller investigation. Union County Freeholders demolition at Casale/ Petro/ First serving in the U.S. Navy as part of the world’s largest international maritime Elizabeth, NJ (908) 527-4200 Union Bank needs to be delayed. warfare exercise, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC). Petty Officer 3rd Class Ashley · One of the first Republican law- Ed Oatman, Mgr., [email protected] Testing for radioactivity, and pub- Muirhead is a gas turbine systems electrician aboard USS Lake Champlain, makers to co-sponsor The Russia Sergio Granados, chair licly disclosing all contaminants at currently operating out of San Diego, Calif. 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Page 6 Thursday, July 19, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Richard Townley Weldon, 74, Loving Cecil M. Gabbett III, 80, Beloved Father, Grandfather and Brother – Obituaries – Father, Grandfather and Brother Richard Townley Weldon, 74, of him his daily doses of joy and happi- Patricia Keenan Porta, 78, Devoted Cecil M. Gabbett III, 80, beloved Buzz loved traveling with his Westfield and Mantoloking, passed ness each day, truly defining the ad- husband, father and grandfather, wife, Patricia, and being a handy- away on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at age of man’s best friend. Wife, Mother and Grandmother passed away on Mon- man at home. his residence in Mantoloking. Richard’s entire life rotated be- day, July 16, 2018, af- He is survived by his Richard was born on June 8, 1944, tween Westfield and Mantoloking, Patricia Keenan Porta, 78, of Lewes, Porta was preceded in death by her ter a brief illness. brothers, Blake Gabbett in Holmdel, N.J. He grew up sur- and while to some his lifestyle may Del., passed away on Tuesday, July brother, Terence Keenan, and her sis- Cecil, known to and Keith Gabbett; his rounded by his beloved mother, Vir- have seemed repetitive, to him it meant 10, 2018, at her home after a short ter, Carolyn Keenan. She is survived friends and family as children, Cecil (Beau) ginia Weldon; his father, that he was able to focus illness. She was born Sunday, March by her beloved husband of more than “Buzz,” was raised in Gabbett and Blair Robert F. Weldon, Se- all of his energy on those 17, 1940, in Cleveland, 56 years, Robert C. Porta Randall Manor, Staten Bizjak; his stepdaugh- nior; his older brother, who meant the most to Ohio, daughter of the late of Lewes, Del.; her chil- Island, and resided in ters, Patty Mauriello Robert F. Weldon, Jun- him. When in Westfield James A. and Marjorie dren, Kathie Baker Scotch Plains, N.J., for and Ellen Sanders, as ior, and his two sisters, he loved going to his (Rooney) Keenan. (Wesley Baker), over 40 years. He most well as his 11 beloved Beverly Whaley and Bar- grandchildren’s sport- Mrs. Porta graduated Marianne Allen, Meg recently was living at grandchildren. bara Weldon. As a young ing events, relished in from St. Francis School Porta (Matthew Fellowship Village in Visitation will be at boy he attended Admiral having his work routine, of Nursing in Pitts- Swayhoover) and Bedminster, N.J. Harmon Funeral Home Farragut Academy, and and enjoyed the spa- burgh, Pa., in 1961 and Michael Porta (Ginny Buzz graduated from today, Thursday, July throughout his early life cious field he had to play earned her BSN from Paige); her grandchil- the Staten Island Acad- 19, from 10 a.m. to he could be found get- with his dogs. When at Rutgers University in dren, Wendy Baker, emy, Nichols Junior noon. In lieu of flow- ting into all sorts of she- the Shore he delighted 1978. She enjoyed a Christopher Allen, College, and then re- Cecil M. Gabbett III ers, please make a con- nanigans with his friends, in having a cigar and a career as an occupa- Stephen Allen, Robert ceived a Bachelor of tribution to the Staten creating lasting stories he glass of scotch over- tional health nurse that Allen and Elizabeth Science in Production Management Island Academy, Nichols Junior would tell later in life. looking Barnegat Bay spanned many years, Allen; her brother, Sean from Syracuse University. Before College or Syracuse University. As a young adult he with his friends and fam- with both AT&T Bell Keenan, and a wide retiring he worked for most of his Arrangements are by Harmon Fu- enrolled in Rollins Col- Richard T. Weldon ily, listening to Frank Laboratories and Lu- Patricia Porta circle of extended fam- career at FPE and then ASCO man- neral Home, 571 Forest Avenue, lege, and from there his Sinatra, and watching cent Technologies. On ily and friends. aging production support and driv- Staten Island, N.Y. 10310, (718) interests flourished. For the rest of his old westerns with his children and November 25, 1961, she married the A Mass of Christian Burial was ing innovation in manufacturing 442-5056. life he would nurture a love for cars grandchildren when the day was done. love of her life, Robert Charles Porta, held on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at automation. July 19, 2018 and auto racing, and would collect Richard truly lived a wonderful life in in North Canton, Ohio. St. Jude the Apostle Church, 152 Tu- antique vehicles well into his later service to so many, and just as he Mrs. Porta loved to travel. She lip Drive, Lewes, Del. George Edward Callahan, 94, Father, years. He also cherished his time at always reminisced about memories was a skilled knitter, enjoying other Arrangements were by Parsell Fu- the Westfield Y, where he made long- regarding his loved ones, those who needlework as well, an avid reader, neral Homes and Crematorium, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather lasting, committed friendships with a loved him will continue to do the and a fan of NPR. Mrs. Porta was a Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes, Del. group of men with whom he played same when thinking of him. dedicated and active member of St. Interment was private. George Edward Callahan, 94, lotte, N.C., to be closer to family. basketball. And anyone who knew Richard is survived by his son, Jude the Apostle Catholic Church In lieu of flowers, the family sug- passed away on Monday, July 2. He George was active in the parishes of and loved Richard would know he Robert F. Weldon III; his daughter, and a faithful volunteer for Coastal gests contributions in Mrs. Porta’s was the third of four sons born to St. Gabriel and St. Matthew Catho- was a patriot devoted to the love of Elizabeth Weldon Quail; his daugh- Concerts. Above all, she cherished memory to a charity or nonprofit. An James and Effie Callahan in Cleve- lic Churches. He and Eileen lived his country, taking care to always fly ter-in-law, Maria Weldon; his son-in- time spent with her family. Mrs. Porta organization that has received Mrs. land, Ohio. A 1941 graduate of Ca- their retirement to the fullest in an American flag at his residences. law, Brian Quail; his elder sister, was a loving and devoted wife, Porta’s longtime support is the South- thedral Latin School, George en- honor of their son, George Jr., who In his family life he was a venerated Beverly Whaley, and her children and mother, grandmother, sister and ern Poverty Law Center, 400 Wash- listed in the Army Air Corps and passed away from cancer in 1984. father to his two children and an adored grandchildren; his younger sister, friend, and she will be deeply missed ington Avenue, Montgomery, Ala. became a pilot. He was predeceased After Eileen lost her brave battle grandfather to his four grandchildren, Barbara Weldon, and her children by all who knew her. 36104, or www.splcenter.org. by his three brothers, James, Robert with Alzheimer’s, George found who brought him the most pleasure in and grandchildren, as well as his four In addition to her parents, Mrs. July 19, 2018 and Paul, and their wives. love again and married Bernice his life. Yet his loyalty extended not precious grandchildren, Chloe Quail, In 1944 George married the love Jakal, who survives him, along with only to his family, but also carried over Sophia Weldon, Isabelle Weldon and of his life, Eileen Evans, who gave his children, Barbara and her hus- into every facet of his work, for the Robert Fulton Weldon IV. His much- birth to their daughter, Barbara, band, John Aslanian, and Pat most important people to him besides loved elderly golden retriever, Cindy, while he served overseas. They Callahan, all of Westfield, N.J., his family were his employees at is also someone he’ll be anxiously would have four more children — Daniel and his wife, Laura Callahan, Weldon Materials. Interacting with waiting for in Heaven. Pat, George Jr., Dan and Rich. of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Richard everyone and getting to know each of Richard’s Life Celebration was held George and Eileen were trans- of Charlotte, N.C., and ten grand- his workers on a personal level, visit- on Monday, July 16, at Gray Funeral ferred to New York with AT&T in children, Lisa, John, Christopher, ing them at the quarries, and fostering Home, 318 East Broad Street, 1954 and raised their family in Meg, Kimberley, Pati, Amy, Mat- a culture of appreciation filled his life Westfield. Private funeral services with Manhasset, Long Island, and Smoke thew, Abby and Erin. He was prede- with purpose and meaning, and at the burial took place in Greenwood Cem- Rise, N.J. George retired from Bell ceased by his granddaughter, Sally. end of his life they were the people he etery, Brielle, N.J., on Tuesday, July Systems in 1984 and he and Eileen He was blessed to be survived by 27 missed the most. 17. Please go to grayfuneralhomes.com chose Pinehurst, N.C., for their new great-grandchildren. And his love was not only for those to offer condolences. home, eventually moving to Char- July 19, 2018 who walked on two legs; he loved his Memorial contributions in furry four-legged friends with all his Richard’s memory may be made to heart. His cherished golden retriev- the YMCA of Westfield, N.J. ers Comfort, Amber and Cindy gave July 19, 2018 Scotch Plains Rescue Squad: Right Reasons to Call 911 Westfield Area Y Offers SPRUCING UP...Members of the Rake and Hoe Garden Club of Westfield gather to clean up the north side of the Westfield train station. Participants, pictured from SCOTCH PLAINS — There are having a true crisis from getting left to right, are: Carole Smillie, Kay Cross, Beth Hanscom, Alice Cowell, Richard many times you should call 911. If through to dispatch. In turn, this can Passes and Swim Lessons Pelikan and Jeanie Pelikan. Not shown are Nancy Smith and Helen Pasterczyk. you or someone around you is in delay the person from getting the true medical distress, such as expe- help they or their family so desper- WESTFIELD — The Westfield “We have many students who riencing difficulty breathing, chest ately need in a timely manner. Area YMCA is providing a free, started with us years ago in a par- Rake and Hoe Club Tends pains, bleeding, possible stroke, or So the next time you’re thinking one-week guest pass to non-mem- ent/child class and progress through any other serious health issues, then about dialing 911, please make sure bers that also will enable access to our curriculum. We are proud to 911 should be called as soon as it’s really necessary. Keep the line purchase a week of swim lessons at watch them develop their skills Garden at Train Station possible. If there are wires down, and resources available for those full-member rates during the sum- while having fun and becoming WESTFIELD — At the end of June, gardens are open to the public. fire, a crime in progress, or other who really need them. mer. The one-week guest pass in- safer, stronger and more confident several members of the Rake and Hoe The Rake and Hoe Garden Club is dangerous conditions to people or The Scotch Plains Rescue Squad cludes use of the Y’s fitness facili- both in and out of the pool.” Garden Club of Westfield got together affiliated with the Garden Club of property, call 911 immediately. is a volunteer organization of Neigh- ties, land and water group exercise For swim lesson rates and sched- to clean up the community garden at New Jersey and the National Garden However, if you want to report bors Helping Neighbors. With over classes and open gym/swim. ules or a guest pass, visit the north side of the Westfield Train Clubs, Inc. The club meets on the your neighbors making too much 90 volunteers, we answer emergency “Our goal is to have people of all westfieldynj.org or the Main Y Fa- Station. second Wednesday of the month, at noise or want to find out when the calls not only in Scotch Plains but ages and skill levels grow to develop cility Welcome Center at 220 Clark During the year, members of the noon, at the Scotch Hills Country snow plows will get to your street, or in surrounding towns as well when a lifelong love of swimming. In the Street, Westfield. Free swim level club also maintain community gar- Club in Scotch Plains. Membership any other situation that is not an ac- needed. Besides answering calls, summer, we offer one-week, Mon- assessments are available. Inter- dens at Shadowlawn, the Miller-Cory is open to residents of Westfield and tual emergency, please call the regu- you will see our ambulances at many day through Thursday preschool and ested persons are asked to contact House Museum and the Claire surrounding towns. The Juniors, rang- lar police number at (908) 322-7100. special events held in town, such as youth swim class sessions. Since Rob Faggiano at Brownell Wildflower Garden at the ing from kindergarten through high- One of our squad members, Joan Scotch Plains Day, the Memorial swimming is such an important skill, [email protected] or Westfield Historical Society’s Reeve school students, meet monthly after Lozowski, who spent 29 years as a Day Parade, high school football we are ensuring the ability for all in (908) 301-9622, extension no. 276, History and Cultural Resource Center. school during the school year to work dispatcher for the Scotch Plains games, and the summer concerts on the community to register for at least or Sharon London at The garden at Shadowlawn includes on projects focused on flower design, Police Department before recently the Village Green. We are also avail- one week of swim lessons,” said Rob [email protected] or (908) a Butterfly Garden which is designed gardening and community service. retiring, said that people would call able to provide demonstrations for Faggiano, Westfield Area YMCA 301-9622, extension no. 253. to provide a nurturing habitat for but- For more information about the club, 911 for all sorts of non-emergency Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, aquatics director. To learn more about Westfield Area terflies and other pollinators. This call Jeanne Marie Ryan at (908) 654- reasons. Some of these calls would clubs, and any other group that may “Swimming is a year-round, life- YMCA programs, visit section of the garden is maintained by 0271 or visit the club’s website, be to ask for directions, to check be interested in what we do. In ad- long activity,” added Assistant westfieldynj.org. Financial assistance the Rake and Hoe Juniors. All of the rakeandhoe.org, or its Facebook page. road conditions, to find out when dition, we lend out wheelchairs, Aquatics Director Sharon London. is available for those who qualify. their power would be restored, and crutches, canes and other assorted to report deer sightings. Her all- medical equipment free of charge. Rodin Discovery To Be Topic time favorite was when someone Our Auxiliary Group holds called to complain that his televi- fundraisers and provides other sion remote was not working! much-needed support for our mem- Tuesday For Old Guard Obviously, these things are not bers. Please reach out to us if there SUMMIT AREA — Mallory Historic District, which includes emergencies and some do not re- is something we can do for you, or Mortillaro will be the guest speaker much of the “downtown” as well as quire an EMS response at all. Fur- if you would like to become a part at the Tuesday, July 24 meeting of the borough hall and the train sta- thermore, calling 911 and request- of our organization: (908) 322-2103 the Summit Old Guard. She will tion, is listed on the State Register ing an ambulance for a stubbed toe for non-emergencies or discuss her discovery several years of Historic Places. The borough hall or other minor issue ties up an [email protected]. ago of a bust of Napoleon by building was donated to the com- ambulance and crew and prevents * * * Auguste Rodin at Madison Borough munity in 1935 by Geraldine R. them from responding to other more Contributing Author: Susan Hall and how she confirmed its au- Dodge and Marcellus Hartley critical calls. So please take a Baldani, a life member of the Scotch thenticity. Dodge, Sr., and is known as the minute to think: Is it really an emer- Plains Rescue Squad. In 2014 Ms. Mortillaro was hired Hartley Dodge Memorial Building. gency? It’s also important for chil- part-time by the Hartley Dodge Foun- Meetings of the Summit Old dren to understand when they dation to catalogue the photographs Guard are held on Tuesdays start- should and should not call 911, so See it all on the Web! and art inside the Borough Hall of ing at 10 a.m. in the New Provi- please discuss this with them. Madison. As an undergraduate at dence Borough Hall, located at 360 Calling 911 when it isn’t neces- www.goleader.com Drew University, Ms. Mortillaro had Elkwood Avenue, New Providence. sary may prevent someone who is studied art history and English and POOL PALS...The Westfield Area YMCA offers year-round swim lessons for all interned at New York museums. ages and abilities. 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AMERICAN IDEALS...Martin Wallberg Post 3 of the American Legion in Westfield sent seven boys to American Legion “Jersey Boys State” June 17 to 22. Boys State is a civics conference teaching “Americanism” and exists in 49 states. Participants set up a mock local city, county and state government and are assigned to a political party when they check in Joanne Womelsdorf, IFDA, ASID allied at Rider University campus in Lawrenceville. They are either a Patriot (Pat) or a National (Nat). It ends with the election Phone: 908.232.3875 of a Boys State Governor and two senators who go on to American Legion Boys Nation in Washington, D.C., where they meet the President of the United States. During the conference they attend career seminars and participate in sports, band and www.superiorinteriorsofnj.com choir. Pictured, from left to right, are: Rob Whitehead, Boys State co-chairman; Chris Kraemer, Lin Congrui, James Scacifero, Matthew Gomez, Patrick Harnett, Luigi Franzese, Patrick Jackson and Boys State Co-Chairman Jack Ford. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 19, 2018 Page 7 Speaker to Spotlight Later Years of Louis Armstrong WESTFIELD — The Westfield Satchmo at Symphony Hall 65th Memorial Library will host “What a Anniversary: The Complete Con- Wonderful World: The Magic of Louis cert for Universal Music and Co- Armstrong’s Later Years” on Wednes- lumbia and RCA Victor Live Re- day, July 25, at 7 p.m. The library is cordings of Louis Armstrong and located at 550 East Broad Street. the All Stars for Mosaic Records. Louis Armstrong is regarded as According to Thomas Cunniffe, one of the most influential figures of of Jazz History Online, “Through a 20th-century music. Although he did combination of intricate research most of his innovating in the 1920s, and unbridled enthusiasm, Ricky Armstrong had a long, storied career Riccardi has become the 21st as a popular entertainer, beloved century’s foremost expert on Louis around the world as America’s “Am- Armstrong.” bassador of Goodwill.” The program is free and open to all. Armed with rare footage, pre- To register, visit the Westfield Me- senter Ricky Riccardi will bring morial Library’s website, wmlnj.org, Armstrong’s final decades to life and click on the Online Calendar, or with films of Armstrong in perfor- call (908) 789-4090, option 0. mance on stage and on television, Westfield Memorial Library including memorable renditions of hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Mon- songs such as “Hello, Dolly!” “What day through Thursday, and 9:30 a Wonderful World,” and the song a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Satur- known as one of the first protest day. The library is closed on Sun- songs ever recorded, “(What Did I days for the summer. Do to Be So) Black and Blue.” For more information on library Mr. Riccardi is the director of programs and services, call (908) research collections for the Louis 789-4090, visit wmlnj.org and sign Michael Venezia and Miss Calista Victor Armstrong House Museum and au- up for the monthly e-newsletter, “Li- thor of “What a Wonderful World: brary Loop,” or stop by the library ALEXA AND JOSHUA ROCKLAND The Magic of Louis Armstrong’s for a copy of its award-winning, Later Years.” He has co-produced quarterly newsletter, “Take Note.” Miss Calista Victor To Ms. Alexa Zepka Weds Marry Michael Venezia Michael and Ann Venezia of Westfield High School and a 2012 Joshua Rockland Westfield are happy to announce the graduate of Colgate University with engagement of their son, Michael, to a Bachelor of Arts in Economics Ms. Alexa Zepka, daughter of Best Man James Lothian of Miss Calista Victor, daughter of David and Sociology. He played profes- Pamela and Rodger Zepka of Morristown, Joe Gillan of Madison, and Laura Victor of Seattle, Wash. sional basketball in Sentjur, Westfield, was married on Sunday, Chris Hirschmann of Morristown, Miss Victor is a 2007 graduate of Slovenia, and earned a Master of June 24, to Joshua Rockland. He is David Rockland of Maryland and Lakeside School and a 2012 gradu- Arts in Sport Leadership at Virginia the son of Drs. Michael Aaron Jeffrey Rockland of Ohio. ate of Colgate University with a Commonwealth University and a Rockland and Patricia Ard of A 2010 graduate of Westfield High Bachelor of Arts in English. She Master of Arts in Kinesiology at the Morristown. School, the bride earned a Bachelor worked for Amazon in Seattle, and University of Texas. He currently is The afternoon ceremony took of Arts degree in Spanish Language then in New York City, and cur- working as the director of Student- place at the Huisman Gazebo in and Literature from Rutgers Univer- rently is earning her Bachelor of Athlete Development for the men’s Belmar, N.J., with the father of the sity, New Brunswick, in 2014 and a Science in Nursing in an acceler- basketball program at Virginia Com- bridegroom officiating. A reception Master’s of Spanish Education and ated nursing program at George monwealth University. followed at The Breakers on the ESL (K-12) from Rutgers in 2015. Washington University and Virginia The couple resides in Richmond, Ocean in Spring Lake, N.J. She is employed as a Spanish teacher Commonwealth University. Va. The wedding will be in Seattle, Given in marriage by her mother, at Chatham Middle School. Mr. Venezia is a 2007 graduate of Wash., in August 2018. the bride wore a strapless, white mer- The bridegroom, a 2003 graduate maid gown featuring beaded embroi- of Morristown-Beard School, earned dery and a chapel-length train. She a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art from SALUTE TO SATCHMO...Ricky Riccardi will present “What a Wonderful Echo Lake Church Slates carried a bouquet of white roses. Rutgers University in 2007 and a World: The Magic of Louis Armstrong’s Later Years” on Wednesday, July 25, The bridal party included Maid of Master’s of Art Education from at 7 p.m., at the Westfield Memorial Library. All are welcome to attend this event, which will spotlight the later career of the musician regarded as one of Honor Alana Zepka of Westfield, sis- Montclair State University in 2008. the most influential figures in 20th-century music. The library is located at 550 Vacation Bible School ter of the bride; bridesmaids Bridget He is employed as an art teacher at East Broad Street. WESTFIELD — The Echo Lake ment the theme. A healthy lunch and Gallagher of Westfield, Marlene Memorial Junior School in Whippany, Church of Christ, located at 419 refreshments will be provided Garzona of Jersey City and Laura N.J., and as a professional artist with Springfield Avenue, Westfield, will throughout the day. Various prizes Stakey of Long Island, N.Y., and work at joshrockland.com. Vehicle Donations to Benefit sponsor its annual free Vacation will be awarded and each student bridesmen Justin and Michael Rosin Following a honeymoon in Greece, Bible School on Saturday, August will receive a completion certificate. of Westfield. Groomsmen included the couple resides in Morristown. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the The public is invited to be part of Restoration Committee church. this event. All are welcome to enjoy Wollman/Gannon Quartet MOUNTAINSIDE – The free pickup, visit The theme of this one-day event fellowship with church members Mountainside Restoration Commit- mountainsidehistory.org or call is “Discovering the Treasures of while discovering that Bible School tee, Inc. has partnered with CARS, (855) 500-7433. A donation receipt Jesus,” according to church Bible can be both instructive and fun. Due at Fanwood Library Inc. to fundraise by collecting un- will be provided when the vehicle is School Director Renae Brown. The Renae Brown can be contacted wanted vehicles. Anyone with un- picked up. day will be hosted by experienced and registration accomplished by FANWOOD — The Wollman/ Southern California next year to study wanted cars, trucks, RVs, motor- The Mountainside Restoration teachers and support personnel, and calling (908) 233-4946 or e-mail- Gannon Quartet will perform at the with Alan Pasqua. bikes, trailers, heavy equipment or Committee, also known as the classes will be available for youth ing [email protected]. Fanwood Memorial Library on Mon- Patrick Gannon, an 18-year-old other such items is invited to donate Mountainside Historic Committee, in kindergarten through grade 12, The final day for registration is Sat- day, July 23, beginning at 7 p.m. At- saxophonist from Scotch Plains, has them to help the Mountainside Res- is a committee of volunteers whose as well as adults. urday, August 11. tendees are asked to bring lawn chairs been playing since he was 9 years old toration Committee. The vehicle purpose is to restore and maintain The program will consist of Bible The Echo Lake Church of Christ or blankets to enjoy the concert. and currently studies with Mike Lee. does not have to be in working or- the historic Deacon Andrew Hetfield lessons, singing, crafts and numer- has been serving the local commu- An 18-year-old pianist from Mr. Gannon has performed at Dizzy’s der and will be picked up from wher- House and the Levi Cory House, to ous other fun activities to comple- nity for more than 60 years. Fanwood, Ethan Wollman has been Club Coca-Cola, the SUNY Purchase ever it is. educate the public and to collect playing piano since the age of 7. He has PAC and Leshowitz Hall at Montclair Donating an unwanted vehicle and save historic information and been involved in the Jazz at Lincoln State University. He will study with frees up garage or yard space, avoids items from destruction. For infor- Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. Center (JALC) Youth Orchestra the last Vince Herring next year at William hefty repair bills, eliminates the mation on Mountainside Historic “25 Years Experience” two years and has performed at venues Paterson University. hassle of selling it and will provide Committee events or to donate Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer like Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, the Appel This program is part of the Fanwood historic preservation benefits. A tax funds, call (908) 789-9420 or go to Room at JALC, NJPAC Prudential Hall Library’s Summer Reading Club, spon- receipt will be given. To schedule a mountainsidehistory.org. and Mondo in Summit. sored by the Friends of the Fanwood Mr. Wollman will attend Thornton Memorial Library. In the event of rain or FAMILY LAW School of Music at the University of extreme heat, the concert will be held on the main floor of the library, located at 5 PUBLIC NOTICE Forest Road. 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MASTERSON BELTS 2-RUN DOUBLE, SCHINESTUHL 2-RUN 1B, SHAPIRO RBI SINGLE; SPONHEIMER RBI, RUN Monroe 8Us Stop SPF Raiders in Cal Ripken State Tourney Mudturtle Flag Rugby Tourney A Great Success at Park School

Prepared by DAVID B. CORBIN 55 flag teams and over 350 partici- Teams from Bridgewater, Bayonne The Westfield Leader/The Times pants kicked off at 9 a.m. and lasted and Montclair were also present. Park Middle School in Scotch until noon. The Union Mudturtle pro- According to event organizer Will Plains and Scotch Plains-Fanwood gram was made up of teams from Galway, “When you add the parents (SPF) Raider Rugby hosted a Union Berkeley Heights, Cranford, into the mix, I’m going to say our total County Mudturtle Flag Rugby Day Dunnellen, Rahway, Scotch Plains- day at Park Middle handled some 600 on July 14 and the event that featured Fanwood (SPF), Union and Westfield. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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By DAVID B. CORBIN would feature eight teams vying for and came up on the short end of an 18- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the crown. The Scotch Plains- 7 decision but did manage to mount a Booth Field and Memorial Field in Fanwood Raiders faced a very tal- bit of a comeback in the later innings. Scotch Plains played host to the Cal ented Monroe team in their opening Monroe featured a very effective Ripken, Jr. 8U State Tournament that Pool A game at Booth Field on July 13 CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times HEADING FOR THE OPEN FIELD...The Westfield ball carrier breakes awy from a Cranford Cougar in the Scotch Plains- Fanwood Union County Mudturtle Flag Rugby Day held at Park Middle School in Scotch Plains on July 14. KELLY, GREENWOOD, PRAVLIK PREVAIL ON MOUND WF Blue Tops WF White, 7-3, In N. Prov. 11U Gold League

By DAVID B. CORBIN key hits led the Westfield Blue to a 7- “Our pitchers have been great all Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 3 victory. year. Tonight you saw three of them. Strong mound performances and Kelly pitched the first two innings Because we play so many games, we fine fielding on the part of both teams and allowed just one run on one hit, actually have nine guys who can pitch. made for a relatively low-scoring while walking two batters and strik- Three of our better guys were out game between the Westfield White ing out one. Greenwood stepped in there but we feel at this point, we can and the Westfield Blue in a New the next two innings and permitted put any one of our guys out there and Providence 11U Gold League show- one run on three hits, while walking they will do a good job. We have been down at Gumbert 1 Field in Westfield two and striking out one. Pravlik giving up three or four runs each on July 10. The particularly impres- tossed the final two innings and game for a while now, so that puts us sive performances of pitchers yielded one run on one hit, while in a great position to win,” Westfield Brendan Kelly, Josh Greenwood and walking one and striking out two Blue Coach Brian Pietrewicz said. Drew Pravlik with the help of some batters. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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By ALEX LOWE minimize the rally. and delivered a two-run double. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Long Hill moved a little closer in Vitiello had an RBI on an infield Manalapan scored an impressive the third. Manalapan reliever single during the rally. 17-3 win over Long Hill in the open- Alexander issued a pair of walks and Trailing 17-2 in the bottom of the ing game of the 8U Ripken State gave up an infield single to load the fourth and needing six runs to extend Baseball Tournament Pool B bracket bases with one out. Sheehan then came the game, Long Hill could only come played on July 12 at Memorial Field up and worked out another walk that up with one. Brady Simo led off with in Scotch Plains. Manalapan scored forced in the second run of the game a single then stole his way around the four times on delayed double steal efforts to help fuel its offense. The Braves erupted for nine runs in the top of the fourth inning to pull away from Long Hill. Nick Vitiello went 3-for-3 and drove in 3 runs for the winners. “That is the way we like to play the game,” said Manalapan Head Coach Chris Alexander. “We like to run the base paths and put pressure on the other team to make good throws. We Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times got good hitting today from Nick POOL B WINNERS...The Mountainside 8U team beat North Brunswick, 10-6, then won their next two games to win Pool (Vitiello) and Nick Ferraro, and that B of the Cal Ripken, Jr. State Tournament held in Scotch Plains from July 12 through July 18. is a formula that works for us.” Manalapan scored four runs against FILIACI 2 HITS, 3 RBI; ADORNATO 2B; HANRATTY RBI Long Hill in the top of the first inning. Jackson Alexander drilled a leadoff double to center. Alexander would steal third and score Vitiello’s single. Mountainside 8Us Win, 10-6; Vitiello stole second and later scored on a sacrifice by James Vitucci for a 2-0 lead against Long Hill starter Chris Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times Dorsi. Ferraro drove in a run with a OPENING ROUND WINNERS...Manalapan, top, beat Long Hill, bottom, in the Stop No. Brunswick in States sacrifice to make it 3-0. Anthony opening round of Pool B play of the Cal Ripken, Jr. 8U State Tournament held in Landolfi stole home for another run. Scotch Plains on July 12 at Memorial Field. Dorsi managed to get out of the in- By ALEX LOWE line that scored Noah Hunter from vided the Green Machine with a 6-3 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ning when Manalapan’s Mike Cassani for the Nationals. Long Hill squan- base path, including home plate to get second base. Hunter had walked ear- lead. Liloia hit his stride for was tagged out trying to steal home. Mountainside jumped out to a 4-0 dered a chance to cut into the lead as the Nationals one run closer but that lier in the inning. Mountainside by striking out the side For Long Hill, the exact opposite Alexander retired the next two batters was all they could manage. lead against North Brunswick then Trailing 4-0, and hitless through in the fourth inning. scenario played out during the game. to keep the score at 8-2. The 8U Ripken Tournament format held off a late rally in capturing a 10- two innings, North Brunswick went Filiaci was at again in the While Manalapan was opportunistic 6 victory in a Cal Ripken 8U State Manalapan blew the game open in features eight teams divided into two to work in the third. The Raiders gave Mountainside fourth. He smacked an and manufactured runs with pressure the fourth, reaching Long Hill pitch- pools, A and B, playing games at Tournament game held on July 13 at textbook illustration on how to manu- RBI double into the left centerfield on the base paths, the Nationals missed ers for nine runs. The Long Hill de- Booth and Memorial Fields in Scotch Memorial Field in Scotch Plains. facture runs in this inning. Kyle James gap that scored Jacob Minnefor, who many opportunities for big innings. In Mountainside’s Matt Filiaci had two fense was largely to blame as the Plains. The top two teams from each worked out a leadoff walk. Then Asrar had led off with a walk. Filiaci later the bottom of the first, Long Hill man- Nationals committed five errors in pool move on to a four team playoff hits, three RBI and stole home twice reached with a bunt single down the scored on a ground out by Liloia to aged to load the bases when Manalapan the inning. Vitucci had a sacrifice with the eventual winner moving on to pace the Green Machine offense. third base line. Nehemiah Diaz loaded make it 8-3. Mountainside added two starter Vitiello struggled with control. The victory gave Mountainside a leg grounder that scored a run for to the Regionals. the bases when he negotiated a one- more runs in the fifth to take a 10-3 Vitiello walked three Long Hill batters Manalapan in the inning. Vitucci up in the race to finish among the top out walk. Mountainside switched lead. Noah Hunter walked and later Manalapan 440 9 17 to load the bases with two outs. But would come to bat again in the inning Long Hill 101 1 3 two teams in the Pool B, which also pitchers, bringing in Mateo Liloia, scored from third base on a successful Vitiello escaped without damage when includes Manalapan and Long Hill. who immediately issued a walk to double steal. Filiaci brought home he struck out Jordan Hotra. Long Hill Filiaci started the game on the Dean Garbolino that forced home another run with a long sacrifice fly to would strand nine runners over the mound and pitched a scoreless first North Brunswick’s first run of the centerfield. first three innings. inning against the North Brunswick game. North Brunswick went into their “We just couldn’t get anything go- Raiders, who earned a spot here by North Brunswick got another run final at bats in the sixth trailing 10-3 ing offensively,” said Long Hill Head finishing second in the Montgomery across the plate when Asrar got caught and having collected just two hits in Coach Tim Simo. “We made too many tournament. Mountainside went right too far off the bag at third base and the game. No problem for the Raid- errors in the field and their running to work in the bottom of the first found himself in a rundown. Some- ers. They got a rally going with a pair game only made it worse for us. These inning, tallying three runs against how, Asrar beat the throw home and of leadoff walks against reliever kids are young and new to the game, North Brunswick starter Okasha Asrar. slid under the tag, cutting the lead to Adornato. Throwing hard and work- so you are going to have days like this Addison Adornato got things going 4-2. Diaz tried to sneak in from third ing fast, Adornato struck out Justin sometimes.” by driving a double over the base after a pitch in the dirt but he was Valleses for the first out. But Adornato Manalapan scored four more runs leftfielder’s head. Adornato, who hit thrown out at the plate for the second was wild and the North Brunswick in the second to take an 8-0 lead. the ball hard all game, would steal out. Dean Garbolino succeeded on a batters were patient. Again it was Vitiello who served as third and score on a single by Filiaci similar play, beating the throw home A walk to Alex Morales loaded the the catalyst. Vitiello delivered a two- to make it 1-0. Tice Hanratty added an and pulling North Brunswick to within bases and another walk to Jacob Marin out RBI double that scored Alexander, RBI sacrifice then Filiaci stole home 4-3. The rally ended when Liloia brought home a run, making it 10-4. who had reached base on an error. on a pitch in the dirt to give struck out Joshua Carreras. Mountainside brought in Hanratty in Vitiello went on to score from third on Mountainside a 3-0 lead. Mountainside answered with two an effort to block the rally. Hanratty a successful double steal. Eric Mountainside added a run in the runs in the third. Filiaci stole home for got Kyle James to ground out for the Feliciano drove in a run on a single. second when Adornato delivered a the second time in the game and a second out of the inning but a run Feliciano would also score later in the two RBI double down the leftfield bases loaded walk to Alex Pater pro- scored on the play cutting the lead to rally with another successful double 10-5. Asrar came through with an steal by the Braves. RBI single past third base to make it Long Hill broke through for a run in 10-6. Jeremiah Martinez came to the the second. Manalapan’s Vitiello got plate with runners on the corners. into a two-out bases loaded jam after Hanratty fanned Martinez to end the allowing a double to Lucas Sheehan game. and walking two other batters. Vitiello “This was a good win for us,” said then hit Brady Simo with a pitch to Mountainside Head Coach Steve force in Sheehan from third, cutting Filiaci. “It means we only have to win the lead to 8-1. Vitiello then retired one more to finish in the top two in our the next batter on a ground ball to group. I’m looking forward to playing Manalapan.” PUBLIC NOTICE North Brunswick would try to re- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT group in their next game against Long FOR THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD Hill which lost earlier to Manalapan. CONTRACTOR: D.L.S. Contracting, “This was a pleasant surprise as far Inc., 271 Highway 46, Suite D-205, as how we played today,” said North Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 Brunswick longtime Head Coach NATURE OF SERVICES: 2018 Im- provement of Walnut Street David Rosenberg. “We came in sec- DURATION: 2018 ond in our district to Monroe. AMOUNT: $179,053.75 charged to S.O. CHOCOLATE TOWN CHAMPS...The Westfield Blue 11U team won the cham- Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mountainside is six or seven deep 2213, Capital Account C-07-18-221-3A1, pionship of the annual Hershey, Pa. Tournament this past weekend (July 13-15) COMPETING AT STATES...North Brunswick played Mountainside in the with their pitching staff and I like the under Purchase Order PO#18-02560. with high level teams competing from six states. The team came back in the opening round of the Cal Ripken, Jr. 8U State Tournament in Scotch Plains. THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT way they run the bases. Your players FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE championship game against Arlington, Va. and won 9-8 in extra innings after can learn a lot by watching how other OF THE TOWN CLERK. being down 6-0 in the fifth inning. Team members are: Drew Pravlik, Logan teams do things.” Tara Rowley, RMC Martel, Zach Mendoza, Liam Garrett, Noah LeBlanc, Jake Alfano, Aaron Ives, Town Clerk Tyler Pietrewicz, Brendan Kelly, Josh Greenwood, Gavin Dwyer and Bennet No Brunswick 003 003 6 1 T - 7/19/18, The Leader Fee: $15.81 Mountainside 312 22x 10 Ayala; Coaches: Brian Pietrewicz, Joe Alfano, Jeff Pravlik and Dan Ives. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN guy,” Summit Head Coach Flavio They took advantage of the errors we Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Acitelli said of Westfield Blue Head made and they hit the ball,” Coach Friendly rivalries are great! Coach Ricardo Edwards. “We always Edwards said. Westfield Blue and Summit have been seemed to play tight games. Even The Hilltoppers, who pounded eight battling each other for years and ev- though we had a lead in the last in- hits, including three doubles and a ery time the outcomes have come ning, we were in a similar situation home run, took advantage of seven down to a one or two run decision two years ago and they actually came walks and a host of untimely Westfield with the Blue Devils taking the lion’s back and beat us and scored eight or Blue errors to overcome a 4-0 first- share. But not this time! Summit fi- nine runs in the last inning. I never felt inning deficit. Leading Summit of- nally got the monkey of its back, comfortable against these guys the fensively was Jackson Levine, who capitalized on several opportunities way they hit the ball.” whacked a two-run home run and an and added some powerful hitting to “Untimely errors and too many er- RBI ground rule double, walked and scored three times. CJ Wilkerson More photos at goleader.com rapped a pair of singles, walked once and scored four times. Matt Gatward Ballyhoo Sports drilled a pair of RBI doubles and scored once. Chris Moglia lined a pair of RBI singles and scored three times. Miles Kelly walked three times and scored twice. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield Blue totaled 11 hits, CRASH LANDING INTO SECOND...Deeganator Farlan Alusik comes crashing safely into second base for a double in the which included five doubles and a sixth inning as Contact second baseman Jim Barba carefully attempts to catch the ball at Rahway River Park on July 12. home run. Jack Paris pummeled a three-run homer and a two-run, ground rule double and was hit by a pitch. DAYTON VICTORY-WINNING CATCH, COLLINS HOMERS Kellen Edwards cracked a ground rule double and an RBI single and scored twice. Owen Singman smacked a pair of doubles (1 ground rule), Contact Stuns Deegan, 12-11 scored once and had an RBI. Luke Jordan went 2-for-2, including a ground rule double, and scored once. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ethan Delforte singled and scored In Union County 50+ Softball AN UNSAFE “STORY”...Summit’s Sam Story, No. 1, is tagged out by Westfield twice. Chris Shinners and Jack Chavez 12U Blue catcher Lorenzo Enright in the second inning during the New Providence each singled once. Gold League game at Gumbert 2 Field in Westfield on July 14. By DAVID B. CORBIN and a double. John Garced went 3- for-3 with three RBI and a run scored. Rhys Shannon went the distance Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times for-4 with a two-run single and an Dave Rothenberg (RBI) and Matt overcome the Westfield 12U Blue, rors put too much pressure on our for the Hilltoppers and walked no Brian Dayton had no visual prob- RBI single and leadoff hitter Mike Kasper each had two singles and 15-7, in New Providence Gold League pitchers and when you have to give one, although he did hit one batter. lems in centerfield as he made several Juchnik added a pair of RBI singles scored once. Neil Kaufman, Scott action at Gumbert 2 Field in Westfield extra outs, it’s always going to come Shinners, Chavez and Paris shared startling catches but none more sen- and scored twice. Farlan Alusik Cohen and Bobby Biner each added on July 14. back to you. We weren’t clean. We are the pitching duties for Westfield Blue. sational nor more important than the doubled, singled, walked and scored an RBI single and scored once. Joe “It took a while since I beat this normally clean but Summit did it. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 one he made in the top of the seventh twice. Joe DiFabio singled twice, DeRosa and Anthony Miccio each inning to earn Contact Lens & Vision walked twice and scored once. Pitcher singled and scored once. Dan Righetti a 12-11 triumph over the big, bad Pete Appolito singled twice and Tom rapped a two-run single, 80-year old Deegan Roofers on Field 4 at Rahway Baldowski doubled and scored once. George Merlo, who whispered that he WF Blue Tops WF White in 11U Gold League River Park in Rahway on July 12. Kevin Spellman rapped an RBI will be retiring from the 50+ League CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Since having their 72-game winning double, scored once and walked once. but will remain with the 60+ League, Luke Bracco pitched the first three tonight we made a couple of good getting balls into the outfield, hitting streak snapped a few weeks ago in a Nick Russo singled, walked twice and walked twice and his pinch runner innings for the Westfield White and plays. There was a double play there, the ball hard. You can see the differ- 14-6 loss to the Phenomenal Boyz, scored once. Don Fischer singled, scored both times, Ed Quinn had an allowed four runs on six hits, while the other second baseman had that ence. The softer hit balls get gobbled the Roofers’ stability seems to have walked and scored once. Scott Mugele RBI single and Jimmy Barba contrib- walking just one and striking out two. one in the hole that he grabbed and up but when you can put a little some- been more like that of a house of cards scored once. uted an RBI. Grant Como pitched the final three our first baseman had that nice popup thing extra on it and make the defense with their fourth loss of the season. The “Purple Gang” of Contact Lens In the top for the first inning, the innings and allowed three runs on in the first inning that he caught in have to make a play, chances are very The Deeganators totaled 18 hits, & Vision tapped 17 singles and Day- Deeganators’ bats came out blasting three hits, while walking one, hitting foul territory. We always talk to our good that those balls will find holes which included four doubles and a ton, the leadoff man, did it with the like the Deegan Roofers of old. Fischer two batters and striking out five. kids when you are in a close game, a and you are going to get runners on home run. Charlie Collins popped stick also, going 3-for-3 with an RBI slapped a single to left, Alusik drew a The Westfield Blue team consisted competitive game, it always comes base and it will put pressure on the with the most power, going 3-for-4 and two runs scored. Batting right walk and Spellman lined his RBI of Pravlik, Kelly, Greenwood, Jake down to making plays and tonight our pitchers. with a three-run homer, an RBI single after Dayton, Tim Walsh also went 3- CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Alfano, Liam Garrett, Logan Martel, defense definitely helped us out,” Zippler reached on a throwing er- Aaron Ives, Noah LeBlanc, Tyler Coach Pietrewicz said. ror and Como singled in the bottom Pietrewicz, Gavin Dwyer, Zach Westfield Blue distributed nine hits for the first inning but neither were Mendoza and Bennett Ayala. The among eight hitters. Garrett had a able to score. Westfield Blue, how- Mudturtle Flag Rugby a Great Success at Park Westfield White consisted of Como, single and an RBI double. Dwyer ever, scuffed home plate three times CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Bracco, Brody Henderson, Toby rapped a two-run double and Mendoza in the second. Kelly lined a single to Zippler, Brady Trajkovski, Colin plopped a two-run single. Alfano ham- center and curled around to third on a people.” 501c3 charitable organization, which college and beyond, we’re also really Coyle, Jake Park, Johny Sica, Colin mered a double and scored once. Ives wild pitch then scored on Ives’ The kids who participated ranged has been serving Union County since proud to simply introduce the game Willard, Ted McCue, Ryan Day and and LeBlanc both singled once and grounder that was mishandled by the in age from 5 through 14 and were 1974. The parent Union County we love to a new generation of fans of Austin Halleran. scored twice. Kelly singled and scored shortstop. LeBlance chopped a bad- broken down into the following divi- Mudturtle Rugby Organization offers the sport,” Will Galway said. “The two Westfield A teams play once and Martel singled. Pravlik got hop single then Mendoza looped his sions: Owls (5-6 yrs), Falcons (7-8), rugby programs for Flag Rugby, U12/ For information on joining the SPF each other a lot, three, four times an RBI the hard way by being hit on two-run single over first. Hawks (9-11) and Eagles (12-14). U14/U16/U18 Youth Tackle, in addi- Raider Flag Rugby program, please during the season. We know each the thigh with the bases loaded. Green- Westfield White scored once in the SPF itself entered eight flag teams tion to successful Men’s, Women’s, contact Will Galway other well and the games go either wood got aboard on a fielder’s choice second when Park and Sica both across the four age divisions, which is and Old Boys teams. For more infor- ([email protected]) way. They are a battle and there is and scored once. walked and Willard added an RBI a record for the program. mation on any of these programs, “With the addition of Rugby to the good pitching on both teams. It usu- “Our team is a good hitting team. groundout to second but the Blue Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raider please visit: www.mudturtlerfc.com last Summer Olympics in Rio 2016, ally comes down to a break one way We are usually putting balls in the scored once in the third. Alfano Rugby was formed in 2015 by Will “Rugby is actually the origin of we’ve seen a boost in interest for the or the other, a well-timed hit or a well- outfield every inning. We preach in doubled to center and Garrett fol- and Alycia Galway, both former rugby American Football as we know it, so sport and we’ll continue to do what- timed double play but the kids have practice that if you want to score at lowed with an RBI double to left- players at Rutgers University and cur- to watch the kids make those connec- ever we can to keep that moving for- fun and they played hard,” Westfield this level, the kids are going to catch center. Coyle walked and scored on rent residents of Scotch Plains, along tions and to learn the strategies of a ward,” Galway promised. with their two kids, Braedan (11) and game that many of us didn’t discover White Coach Kevin Zippler said. the routine balls now, so we really Zippler’s single over first in the bot- PUBLIC NOTICE The well-timed double play did emphasize driving through the ball, tom of the inning. Addison (7). The team has grown until college, at age eight, is amaz- each year since its inception, and ing,” Will Galway expressed. NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT come at a crucial time. Trailing, 7-2, Westfield Blue stretched its lead to FOR THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD Westfield White loaded the bases with PUBLIC NOTICE 7-2 in the fourth. Ives slashed a leadoff currently has 80 players from Scotch Matches are played mainly on Sat- no outs when Trajkovski and Bracco BOROUGH OF FANWOOD single to right, LeBlanc was hit on the Plains-Fanwood. urdays in the summer from mid June CONTRACTOR: Fischer Contracting PLANNING BOARD “We take a very laid back approach to the third week in July, with the Inc., 10 Short Hills Lane, Scotch Plains, each singled and Park drew his sec- foot and Greenwood loaded the bases New Jersey 07076 ond walk of the game. Sica stepped to Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- on a fielder’s choice. Dwyer unloaded for our team, both with the players towns rotating the hosting responsi- NATURE OF SERVICES: 2018 Im- the plate and drilled a line drive that NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF his two-run double to center and after and parents. If it’s not fun for every- bilities each week. Yesterday was provement of Parking Lot #7 was grabbed by second baseman FANWOOD after public hearing on May Mendoza loaded the bases with a walk, one, we’re not running it right. Our SPF’s second year hosting a home DURATION: 2018 23, 2018 granted approval to Mr. Marc goal is to get kids off of the electron- match at the Park Middle “Field of AMOUNT: $309,942.75 charged to S.O. Dwyer, who promptly threw to first to Chelnik for side yard setback variance Pravlik took a fastball to the thigh, 2203A and S.O. 2208A, under Purchase double up the runner. The next batter related to the construction of an addition allowing Greenwood to skip home. ics and outside running around dur- Dreams”, and was a huge success! Order No. 18-02562. A 2018 Downtown tapped a grounder back to the mound for property at 165 Vinton Circle, Fanwood, After the double play dampened their ing the summer, learning to balance “Alycia and I can’t be more excited Business Improvement Loan in the amount for the third out. New Jersey being Block 81, Lot 22. hopes in the fourth, Westfield White being competitive, being respectful to watch this flag rugby program con- of $105,000.00 is expected to offset the Documents pertaining to this application and having fun,” Will Galway em- tinue to grow, both in Scotch Plains- cost. “That went against us. Bases loaded, are available for public inspection at Bor- scored their final run in the fifth when THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT no outs and we were counting on ough Hall during normal business hours. McCue, who singled, scored on phasized. Fanwood, as well as across the state. FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE turning that back into a tie game but Mr. Marc Chelnik Halleran’s groundout to third. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Flag While some of these kids will go on to OF THE TOWN CLERK. that’s baseball,” Coach Zippler com- 165 Vinton Circle Rugby is a member of the Union become successful tackle rugby ath- Tara Rowley, RMC Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Westfield Blue 031 300 7 County Mudturtle Rugby program, a letes in middle school, high school, Town Clerk mented. 1 T - 7/19/18, The Times Fee: $15.81 Westfield White 011 010 3 1 T - 7/19/18, The Leader Fee: $18.36 Westfield Blue had two more key plays that prevented potential runs. First baseman Pietrewicz hauled in a difficult popup on the foul side of Goods & Services You Need shallow right field in the first inning and second baseman Ayala made a rangy snag that he converted to an out 30 Years Harry's Painting & in the second inning. 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PUBLICATION TAYLOR IN JUNIOR AMATEUR Devil’s Den Sean Taylor, who graduated from WHS last month, was in field of 156 that teed off Monday in the U.S. Jun- More to Sports ior Amateur championships at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield. After two rounds of stroke play, the Than Titles, But … top-64 begin match play on Wednes- day and ending Saturday. By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times MARK YOUR CALENDAR With World Cup soccer fever swirl- Last spring’s deep runs into the state – won by each sport at WHS. Lyght, James O’Rourke, 13: Ted ing the past month – most especially state tournaments – into the state Boys swimming: 111, Boys tennis: Vreeland, Herm Fisher, Dave Reitze, on Vinny Brodo’s Facebook page – Group 4 finals by the WHS baseball 86, Boys cross-country: 74, Girls Jan Cocozziello, Jake Vall-Llobera, what better time to remind readers to and boys tennis teams, and to the state swimming: 69, Boys golf: 50, Girls 12: Jim Turpin, Frank Jackson, Owen mark down Saturday, Sept. 15, on Group 4 semifinals by the girls la- tennis: 41, Wrestling: 36, Girls soc- Brand, Mark Nelson, Brian Butts, Pat your calendar (or iPhone) of “must- crosse team – were fun to watch. see” events. Although no times have That all three teams came up short been posted yet, the WHS Blue Dev- doesn’t take away from the great sea- ils will visit Scotch Plains that day for sons they had. If anything it just goes a girls-boys doubleheader at Wexler to show how difficult it is to win a Field that will feature the as-good-as- state title, or a sectional title, or even it-gets high school soccer rivalry. ALL-STAR GAME CHAMPS...Westfield Baseball’s 13U players Nicky Dalessio a county or conference title. There are Last year the WHS boys beat the (No. 18), Dylan Scanlon (No. 27) and Kyle Brunt (No. 11) celebrate with their first plenty of other good teams out there, Raiders twice, by 1-0 and 3-0 scores. place medals after the East beat the West, 15-1, in the Annual New Providence on every level. The WHS girls were 3-0-1 against SPF, Green League 13U All-Star Game at Tamaques field on July 14. The WHS football team has won winning 1-0 twice in the regular season, the last three state sectional titles, tying them 1-1 in the final of the Union during its 37-game winning streak. County Tournament, and then ousting Union County Senior 60+ But it’s been two years since another them 3-2 in the sectional semifinals. team – the boys swimming and boys BOOK ’EM tennis – has brought home a state Just finished reading Sinclair Lewis’ Softball League Standings: trophy. 1935 novel “It Can’t Happen Here” 60+ A DIVISION: Palesko, Johnny Amato and Ed High school sports, of course, are and guess what? It can happen here. TEAM W L about more than wins and losses. It’s ON THIS DATE Kushner (3 hits each). Dave McFall Yogi’s Boys 12 4 (3 hits) led DeBellis. about being involved with your team- 1940: Dick Bender of Westfield American Legion 11 5 mates, kids you’ve grown up with, defeated Irv Dorfman of New York Liberty Lighting Group 11 5 Liberty 26 , The Avengers 19 Kilkenny House 9 7 LLG (32 hits) scored 17 runs in the and helping each other become better City, 7-5, 6-3, 6-2 to win the Eastern Awnings Galore 7 10 athletes. It’s about learning how to Junior Singles title at the West Side final 3 frames. Willie Jackson (2 HRs), Glen Kehler’s42 career touchdowns are No. 2 in WHS history. Note the heavily 60+ B DIVISION: Harry Semple (HR), Tom win, and how to lose. It’s about doing wrapped right wrist, which he dislocated in Week 2 of his senior year. After sitting tennis courts in Forest Hills, N.Y. what’s best for your team, and not AROUND THIS DATE TEAM W L MacDermant (3 triples), Paul out one game, he returned to score 13 of the team’s 19 touchdowns over the final Cranford VFW 10 6 Southwick (3b), Rick Regenthal and always what’s best for yourself. It’s six weeks of a 9-0 season in 1974. July 17, 1977: Joe Della Badia (’77) Avengers 6 9 about being the best teammate and had four hits and four RBI as Westfield Mike Guatta (each with a double) led Creative Industries Too 2 12 Liberty. Bill Moore and Teo the best team that you can be. cer: 31, Gymnastics: 27, Girls cross- Gray, 11: KarneyScioscia, Bob Post 3 posted a 21-1 victory over DeBellis Associates 2 12 And when everything clicks, when Hermiston, Jason Osborne, Malcolm Clark in the Union County American Fernandez (3-for-3), Joe Brown, Moe country: 24, Boys soccer: 21, Base- Yogi’s Boys 14, Liberty 13 Fernandez (HR over the fence), Geno the stars align correctly, you can be ball: 20, Softball: 18, Football: 17, Allen, Tony DiIorio Legion Baseball League. Yogi’s Larry Berra whacked a walk- among the lucky ones who are county, 10: Wally Brown, Bill Bryant, Ed July 20, 1970: Jeff Torborg (’59) Raisley, Bob Hoffman, Ron Horinko Boys track: 16, Bowling: 15, Boys off single. In the 7th, LLG’s Steve and Alan Schachman (2 hits each) sectional or state champions. lacrosse: 9, Field hockey: 8, Boys Galauski, Jim O’Neil, Chuck Hood, caught Bill Singer’s no-hitter (and Pietrucha poked a one-out single and Since the NJSIAA started state- Rich Grey, Chris Giacone, Jack near-perfect game) in Los Angeles’ 5- and Tom Connolly (2 walks, 1b) led basketball: 6, Girls volleyball: 6, Boys Don Miller, Lou Balestriere, Willie The Avengers. wide competition back in 1918-19, ice hockey: 2, Girls basketball: 1, Simcox, Tim Alliegro, 9: Mac Wright, 0 win over Philadelphia. Torborg was Jackson and Harry Semple all reached WHS has won 131 state team cham- Sam Arbes, Jack Reydel, Gerry 1-for-4 at the plate. Cranford VFW 25, Awnings 6 Girls lacrosse: 1 base to tie the score 13-13. Then with Jerry Gaeta (2-run 2b), George pionships in 13 different sports – boys Note: the girls basketball teams McGinley, Bob Wolfgang, Joe Goski, July 22, 1972: Sixteen-year-old the bases loaded, the immortal Berra basketball, bowling, boys cross-coun- Jim Reid, Dean Jajko, Chris Sheehan, Mark Dennis (’74) won the U.S. Judo Merlo (RBI single), Vic Trindade (4- were considered state champions by approached the plate, turned to his for-4), Dave Drechsel (2 triples), Ken try, football, boys golf, boys lacrosse, the newspapers four times in the early Joe Ondi, Ish Glasco, 8: Sam Mitchell, Association’s Junior National cham- teammates and said “Pack your bags boys soccer, girls soccer, boys swim- Ross Mannino, Dwight Winn, Don pionship in Rochester, N.Y. Murray (3b, 2b, 3 RBI), Bill Early (3- 1920s. But there were no state tourna- boys, we’re going home!”. Berra then run HR), Bill Hinkle (RBI 2b), Tom ming, girls swimming, boys tennis, ments to decide those things. Knobloch, John Brown, Frank Ritter, July 22, 1991: Cregg Wagner (’94) laced a single to left to win the game. girls tennis and boys track. That’s the Mike Giacone, Mark Giacone, Matt won the N.J. PGA Junior champion- Rutkowski (3-run HR), Joe Similarly, the girls tennis teams won Pitcher Gary Pence, Frank DeLuca Mitarotonda and Dave Woodruff (3- most team titles of any Group 4 school, ‘state titles’ in 1969 and 1970 in the Daly, Tyshone Blackmon, Dave Kane, ship on the third hole of a sudden- and Tom Straniero were all perfect at and trails only Group 2 Haddonfield’s Mike Moriarty, Matt Varano death playoff. for-3, 3 runs scored), Gary Schaller New Jersey Athletic Association for plate for Yogi’s. (2-for-3, 2 RBI, game-ending over 167. Group 3 Moorestown is the only Girls. The NJAAG was a precursor to Cranford VFW 15, Creative 11 other school with over 100 state team the shoulder catch) led the VFW. Gary women’s sports, before they were Vic Trindade (2b), Dave Drechsel Cuttler, Tom Pasko (2R), Ray Meigs championships (123). taken under the wing of the New St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s (HR, 2b), Ken Murray (HR, 2b), WHS has won sectional or district (R ) and Tom Colandro (RBI) each Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Gerard McDermott (multiple hits, collected two hits in defeat. titles in 20 different sports and Union Association a couple years later when RBI), Charlie Wischusen, Joe County championships in 21 sports. The Avengers 14 , Creative 9 Title IX became the law of the land. Softball League Standings: Mitarotonda, Ernie Spinelli and Bill Anthony Abbaleo (4-for-4, HR), Following is a sport-by-sport list- DID YOU KNOW? homered in the third inning and Francis Early led Cranford. Joe Brown, Bill Moore, Geno Raisley, ing of the total “major champion- In addition to being a star defensive ST. BART’S STANDINGS: American Legion 16, Awnings 9 ships” – county, sectional/district, TEAM W L T Pct Vecchione hit a grand slam in the fifth Bob Hoffman, Teo Fernandez and end the past three unbeaten football American Legion led 11-0 before Robert Maley (2 hits each) led The seasons, Jake Vall-Llobera also con- St. Michael 9 4 1 .679 to put the game out of reach. Walt St. Francis 8 4 1 .654 Awnings Galore awakened. Pitcher Avengers. tributed 13 rushing touchdowns the Patrylo (4-4), Luis Fraguas, SHERIFF’S SALE St. George 8 5 0 .615 Vecchione, Sal Gano and Keith Harry Streep (2 hits), Chris Paterek, Liberty 15, American Legion 13 last two years. St. Wolfgang 7 6 0 .538 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18002371 Karyczak all managed multiple hits Johnny Amato (each with 4 hits), Ray Rick Regenthal and Mike Guatta (4 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY For comparison, here are the career St. Anthony 7 6 1 .636 CHANCERY DIVISION Palesko, Ed Kushner and George hits each), Don Miller (1st inning touchdown totals of other former St. Sebastian 4 8 1 .346 for St. Vincent. Gary Leichtling, Nash UNION COUNTY St. Vincent 4 8 0 .333 Vircik (3 hits each) led the Legion. triple), Andre Thomas (triple off the DOCKET NO. F-013371-17 WHS football stars (minimum of 8): Warfield, Gus Alvarez, Karl Plaintiff: BANKUNITED St. Joseph 4 10 0 .286 Grossmann and Alfano all collected Danny Mendoza (2B, RBI) and Tom wall), Willie Jackson (game-tying VS. 46: Rick McGinley, 42: Glen Defendant: RICHARD M. CARR, HIS HEIRS, St. Bart’s is celebrating its 40th multiple hits for St. Joseph. Colandro (2R, 2 RBI) — both 3-for- single) and Harry Semple (game-lead- DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTA- Kehler, 39: Jack Curry, 34: Butch 3, Gary Cuttler (2 RBI), Tom Pasko ing HR) led Liberty offensively. LLG’s TIVES AND HER, THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR Woolfolk, 33: Ricardo Johnson, 32: season! For more information, please St. Wolfgang 13, St. Michael 12 SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- visit stbartssoftball.com. The game was tied at 12 with St. (2R) and Johnnie Jordan (R, RBI) — defense took over, holding the Legion EST; MR./MRS. CARR, SPOUSE OF RICHARD Bobby Dougherty, 30: Lee Waring, M. CARR; ANDREA CARR, JENNIFER MAZZEI; St. Francis 12, St. George 11 Wolfgang batting in the bottom of the each with two hits led Awnings. scoreless in their final at bat. Ed KAREN CAMMARATA; SOUTHWYCK CONDO- 28: A.J. Murray, 25: Bob McNally, Kilkenny House 22, DeBellis 15 Kushner (4 hits) and Ray Palesko led MINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., UNITED STATES 24: Doug Murphy, Terence Jenkins, Despite an 8-run deficit in the third eighth when Jon “Tiny” Villegas hit a OF AMERICA; STATE OF NEW JERSEY inning, St. George almost came all the walk off home run to seal the victory Kilkenny (31 hits) set a team record the Legion. Sale Date: 08/08/2018 23: Pump Vella, Bruce Otzmann, Writ of Execution: 05/11/2018 way back on Friday at Jerseyland. Joe for Wolfgang. St. Mike’s scored eight of 6 triples, led by Bill Vanderstreet Cranford VFW 17, Yogi’s Boys 15 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Kevin Bonner, 22: Lee Gallman, Brian (4-for-4, 2 triples), Al Feigenbaum (2 The VFW Dave Drechsel (3b), Joe to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Ciemniecki, 21: Rudy Brown, Eu- Oporto (5-5, 7 RBI), Lou Messano runs in the top of the fifth inning to vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- (5-5), Frank Samuelian, Mike take a 10-3 lead, but the Wolfgang triples), Jose Santana and Howie Mitarotonda, pitcher Tom Rutkowski, ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- gene Rawles, 20: Eddie Morton, Frank beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Kozlowski, Roger Billotto and Ray pack responded with five runs in the Busch (1 triple each). For DeBellis, George Merlo, Vic Trindade, Dave in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Kelly “Hammering Howie” Walker (2 HRs) Drechsel (3b, tying run), Bill Early ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash 19: Jim Kovacs, Paul Leifer, Kent Lo all had at least three hits to lead St. fifth and four more in the sixth. Glen or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Francis. Vinny Fumero, Pat Nigro, Gang (4-5, 2 RBI), Dave Eckert (4- and Johnny Miller, Dennis Wilckens, (RBI 3b), Ken Murray (3-for-4, 2 RBI), The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred Burke, 18: Lamont Turner, 17: Dom Eighty-Four Thousand Seventeen and 95/100*** Rob Zerafa, Ed Fernandez and Cap- 4), Villegas (4-5, HR, 3 RBI), Brian and Art Martines (2 hits each) and Jerry Gaeta and Schaller (2-run 3b in $284,017.95. Urciuoli, Floyd Beane, Keith Davis, “Judge John” Malone (2 hits after 7th) led the VFW. The shorthanded Municipality: Township of Scotch Plains Fred Kessler, Jack Shirk, 16: Dylan tain Jeff Friedlander all racked up Weber (3-5, HR), Daryl Palmieri and Street Address: 17 Harwich Village, Unit 17, multiple hits for St. George. St. George Ryan Peters each collected at least rehab) led DeBellis. Boys were led by Tom Straniero (4H, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. Elliott, 15: Buddy Redd, Rick Thiele, Tax Lot: 3 Qual CH017. hit two home runs on the day. Erik three hits to lead St. Wolfgang. St. Yogi’s Boys 18, Creative Too 11 3R) and Rick Wilson (4H), and Dennis Tax Block: 13710.40. Paul Byrne, 14: Ron Hall, Erwyn Winning pitcher, Tom Lombardi Approximate dimensions: Condominium Unit Hastrup went yard in the first inning Mike racked up 31 hits. Jason Virgil, Watson (3 hits, 2 runs). Nearest cross street: Carriage Drive. and Fumero had a long ball in the Peter Chemidlin, Bobby Cihanowyz, was supported by Frank Deluca (3H), Kilkenny House 20, Awnings 5 Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Ninety-One SHERIFF’S SALE Thousand Three Hundred Ninety and 23/100*** third inning. Jim Killeen, Kevin Caggiano, Chris Rick Wilson (3H, HR), Larry Berra Awnings’ first 6 batters all lashed $291,390.23 together with lawful interest and SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18002326 (3H, 2R) and Brian Williams (3H) costs. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY St. Vincent 12, St. Joseph 5 Paterek and Dan Shneyder all col- base hits but an outstanding double Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- CHANCERY DIVISION St. Joseph fell behind early and lected multiple hits for St. Michael. who were all perfect at the plate. play turned by Bobby D’Meo limited tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and UNION COUNTY expenses, there remains any surplus money, the DOCKET NO. F-022155-17 could not come back. Ted Florio St. George 8, St. Sebastian 5 American Legion 24 , DeBellis 11 the outburst to 4 runs. Awnings added money will be deposited into the Superior Court Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. Pitcher Bill Daniel was supported Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, VS. Chris San Juan came the ballpark only managed 5 more hits the rest of or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Defendant: ALLEN DORIS SIMPSON AKA SHERIFF’S SALE and meant business on Tuesday, driv- by Chris Paterek (4 hits) and Ray the game. Ron Kulik (4-for-4), Al Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature ALLEN D. SIMPSON AKA DORIS SIMPSON and extent of that person’s claim and asking for AKA ALLEN DORRIS SIMPSON, HER HEIRS, SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18002185 ing in four on three hits to lead St. Feigenbaum (3 hits, 5 RBI) and Tom an order directing payment of the surplus money. DEVISEES, AND PERSONAL REPRESENTA- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S SALE The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale TIVES AND HIS/HER, THEIR, OR ANY OF CHANCERY DIVISION George past St. Sebastian. San Juan Beninato (3 hits) led Kilkenny. Tom will have information regarding the surplus, if THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND UNION COUNTY drove in runs on a triple in the first, a SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18002217 Pasko (R) and Rich Traub (RBI) both any. INTEREST, KEITH SIMPSON, INDIVIDUALLY DOCKET NO. F-017103-16 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY There is a full legal description on file in the AND AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF Plaintiff: CITIBANK, N.A. single in the fourth and a triple in the CHANCERY DIVISION 2-for-2, and Rich Demsey (R, triple) Union County Sheriff’s Office. ALLEN DORIS SIMPSON AKA ALLEN D. VS. UNION COUNTY The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this SIMPSON AKA DORIS SIMPSON, MRS. Defendant: ROBERT RENZ, HIS HEIRS, sixth. Erik “Nails” Hastrup, Ed DOCKET NO. F-017562-13 and Pete Osborn (2 RBI) led Awnings. sale for any length of time without further adver- SIMPSON, WIFE, KEITH SIMPSON, KARYNN DEVISEES, AND PERSONAL REPRESENTA- Fernandez, San Juan, Mike Plaintiff: US BANK NATIONAL ASSOC. tisement. SIMPSON BORON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TIVES, AND HIS,THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR VS. Peter Corvelli UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- Cunningham and Paul Bifani all had Defendant: AVA MARIE HENRY; LEROY SHERIFF’S SALE Sheriff Sale Date: 08/01/2018 EST; ROBERT CHRISTOPHER RENZ; HENRY; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIS- Attorney: Writ of Execution: 05/08/2018 JULIANNE RENZ; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., multiple hits for St. George. James TRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS A NOMINEE FOR SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18002451 PLUESE, BECKER & SALTZMAN, LLC By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution AS EXCECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF ROB- Richey and Bryan Munoz each had WMC MORTGAGE CORP. ITS SUCCESSORS SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY 20000 HORIZON WAY to me directed I shall expose for sale by public ERT RENZ, DECEASED; STATE OF NEW JER- AND ASSIGNS; HERBERT WEINER; KAY CHANCERY DIVISION SUITE 900 vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- SEY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA multiple hits for St. Sebastian. WEINER; ROSELLE ASSOCIATES; UNION COUNTY MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Sale Date: 07/25/2018 LIVINGSTON DENTAL ASSOCIATION DOCKET NO. F-031965-15 (856) 813-1700 beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Writ of Execution: 04/20/2018 Sale Date: 07/25/2018 Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL 4 T - 07/12, 07/19, 07/26 in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution SHERIFF’S SALE Writ of Execution: 06/03/2015 TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE & 08/02/18 Fee: $167.28 ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash to me directed I shall expose for sale by public By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18002488 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public 2006-AR8, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH The judgment amount is: ***Seventy-Five ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-AR8 UNDER SHERIFF’S SALE Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Three and 30/ beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock CHANCERY DIVISION ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT 100*** $75,123.30. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- UNION COUNTY beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock DATED MAY 1, 2006 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18002469 MUNICIPALITY: Scotch Plains Township. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash DOCKET NO. F-007228-17 in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- VS. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY: UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Plaintiff: MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Defendant: STEVEN P. ARCHAMBAULT AND CHANCERY DIVISION STREET and STREET NO: 1170 Martine Av- The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred VS. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. LORI ARCHAMBAULT UNION COUNTY enue. Twenty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Sixty- Defendant: ZENA M. JOHNSON A/K/A ZENA The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred Sale Date: 08/15/2018 DOCKET NO. F-024933-17 TAX BLOCK AND LOT: One and 07/100*** $429,361.07. M. THOMAS-JOHNSON Ninety-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Fourteen Writ of Execution: 04/27/2018 Plaintiff: BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC BLOCK: 11402 fka 315.B, LOT: 46 fka 17 & 16. Property to be sold is located in the BOR- Sale Date: 08/15/2018 and 59/100*** $499,514.59. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution VS. DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 131.48 feet x 185.70 OUGH of NEW PROVIDENCE, County of Writ of Execution: 05/14/2018 Property to be sold is located in the TOWN of to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Defendant: ADINA WILLIAMS; SHON WILL- feet. UNION, State of New Jersey. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution WESTFIELD, County of UNION, State of New vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- IAMS NEAREST CROSS STREET: 24.80 feet fom Premises commonly known as: 116 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Jersey. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Sale Date: 08/15/2018 Oakwood Avenue. HAWTHORNE DRIVE, NEW PROVIDENCE, vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Premises commonly known as: 617 STIRLING beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Writ of Execution: 05/14/2018 SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): All unpaid NEW JERSEY 07974-1117 ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- PLACE, WESTFIELD, NNEW JERSEY 07090- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution municipal taxes, assessments and liens; Any set BEING KNOWN as LOT 21, BLOCK 206 on beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock 1521. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash to me directed I shall expose for sale by public of facts which an accurate survey would dis- the official Tax Map of the BOROUGH of NEW in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- BEING KNOWN as LOT 18, BLOCK 4002 on or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- close; Any restrictions or covenants on record PROVIDENCE. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash the official Tax Map of the TOWN of WESTFIELD. The judgment amount is: ***Eight Hundred ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- which run with the land; Rights of the United Dimensions: 131.00 FEET X 65.00 FEET X or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Dimensions: 137.50 FEET X 75.00 FEET X Forty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Six beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock States of America, if any; Any Condominium lien 131.00 FEET X 65.00 FEET. The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred 137.50 FEET X 75.00 FEET. and 19/100*** $846,986.19. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- priority, if any; Any outstanding PUD or Nearest Cross Street: Jones Drive Eighty-Two Thousand Ninety-Five and 35/100*** Nearest Cross Street: North Park Street. The property to be sold is located in the Town ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Homeowner’s Associations dues or fees, if any; Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Forty-Six Thou- $282,095.35. Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Fifty-Four Thou- of Westfield. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Any occupants or persons in possession of the sand Eight Hundred Twenty-One and 20/100*** PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: sand One Hundred Ninety-Nine and 45/100*** In the County of Union and the State of New The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred property, if any; Additional municipal charges, $446,821.20 together with lawful interest and Borough of Fanwood, County of Union, in the $554,199.45 together with lawful interest and Jersey. Sixty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Four liens, taxes or tax sale certificates and insur- costs. State of New Jersey. costs. Premises commonly known as: 633 Green and 72/100*** $569,194.72. ance, if any. Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 49 Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Briar Court. The property to be sold is located in Township Scotch Plains Township, 2018 2nd Quarter other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Trenton Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Block: 5204 f/k/a 784.C, Lot: 8 f/k/a 24. of Scotch Plains in the County of Union, and Taxes holds a claim for taxes due and/or other liens, insurance premiums or other advances TAX LOT # 68, Block # 116. liens, insurance premiums or other advances Dimensions of Lot (approximately): 79 feet x State of New Jersey. municipal utilities such as water and/or sewer in made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 75 feet x 97 made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested 110 feet. Commonly known as 863 Ternay Avenue, the amount of $2,514.26 as of 05/02/2018. Sub- parties are to conduct and rely upon their own feet. parties are to conduct and rely upon their own Nearest Cross Street: South Wickom Drive. Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. ject to posting independent investigation to ascertain whether NEAREST CROSS STREET: Martine Avenue. independent investigation to ascertain whether For interested parties regarding Sheriff’s Sale, Tax Lot No. 20, Block 7302. Scotch Plains Township – Sewer charges or not any outstanding interest remain of record Taxes: Current through 2nd Quarter of 2018* or not any outstanding interest remain of record please contact Auction.com at (800) 793-6107 or Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 120 feet are based on prior water consumption holds a and/or have priority over the lien being fore- *Plus interest on these figures through date of and/or have priority over the lien being fore- at www.auction.com By 60 feet. claim for taxes due and/or other municipal utili- closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. Subject to: Sale subject to subse- Nearest Cross Street: Morse Avenue. ties such as water and/or sewer in the amount of If the sale is set aside for any reason, the and sewer amounts. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the quent taxes, utilities, liens and interest since 5/ Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Eighty-Two $ as of 05/02/2018. Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Eighty-Eight Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a 22/2018 Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-One and 34/ Total Upset: ***Seventy-Six Thousand Four return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Eight and 47/ return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall Total Upset: ***Eight Hundred Sixty-Six Thou- 100*** $582,921.34 together with lawful interest Hundred Sixty-Five and 37/100*** $76,465.37 have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, 100*** $288,588.47 together with lawful interest have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, sand Three Hundred and 52/100*** $866,300.52 and costs. together with lawful interest and costs. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. and costs. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. together with lawful interest and costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. 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Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. Peter Corvelli Peter Corvelli Peter Corvelli Peter Corvelli Peter Corvelli Peter Corvelli Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: KML LAW GROUP, P.C. 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More photos at goleader.com Contact Stuns Deegan in UC 50+ Softball, 12-11 Ballyhoo Sports CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 double to left. Garced followed with role in limiting the Deeganators to (Alusik) double play to hold the a two-run single down the leftfield just another run in the third. Alusik, Lensmen to one run when Merlo’s line and Russo punched a single over who singled, scored on Collins’ single pinch runner scored on Walsh’s chop- short. Collins stepped to the plate and to left. Contact’s bats were silent in ping single to right. In the sixth, slammed his three-run homer to deep the third thanks to Deegan leftfielder Russo at second made what could right-centerfield to give the Roofers a Baldowski making a running snag of have been the best play of the game 6-0 lead. Kerry Gelb’s liner. to date when he dove to stop a hot Contact responded with five runs Deegan took an 11-9 lead with three grounder off the bat of Rothenberg of their own. Dayton and Walsh lined runs in the fourth and it could have and, while lying on his back, tossed identical singles to left and Kaufman been worse had it not been for another to second for the force out to hold yanked an RBI single to right. Cohen of Dayton’s running grabs in center. Contact’s slight lead to 12-11. scribbled an RBI single past third, Baldowski hammered a leadoff double But the best was yet to come as Righetti ripped a two-run single to and scored on Juchnik’s single. Deegan stepped to the plate in the left and Rothenberg burned an RBI Juchnik tagged up on a fly ball to right sixth. Garced dribbled a leadoff single single to right. but was allowed to score when the but Russo’s grounder got into the With the help of third baseman ensuing throw sailed out of play. hands of shortstop Righetti, who Walsh turning a 5-4 (Barba)-to-3 Mugele walked then scored on stepped on second and fired to first double play, Deegan was limited to Garced’s single. for a double play. Collins doubled just one run in the second. DiFabio, Contact knotted the score in the down the third baseline, DiFabio

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING HOME AHEAD OF THE THROW...Summit’s Miles Kelly crosses home ahead of the throw in the fifth inning as Westfield Blue Catcher Ethan Delforte snags the relay at Gumbert 2 Field in Westfield on July 14. Summit Stuns Westfield Blue in Gold League CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 After Summit went down in order on Shinners’ single. wild pitch. The damage could have in the first inning aided by a nice catch Summit tied it in the fourth. been worse but Edwards made a spec- in leftfield by Chavez, Westfield Blue Wilkerson hit a hard single to left then tacular shoelace catch in centerfield. erupted for four runs in the bottom of Singman, playing short, hauled in “Errors kill you. And that’s one of the inning. Delforte slashed a leadoff Moglia’s difficult popup for the first the reasons. We played good defense single past first and Singman bounced out. Kelly grounded out to third then today. It’s not always the case with his ground rule double over the left- Gatward lined an RBI double to cen- our team but it’s 12-year old ball,” centerfield fence. Edwards whizzed ter. Another error on an infield Coach Acitelli said. an RBI single to center and Paris grounder allowed Gatward to score. Westfield Blue’s chances in the sixth launched his three-run homer over Summit second baseman Anthony dimmed quickly when Paris, who was the leftfield fence. Acitelli went deep in the hole to grab hit by a pitch and moved to second on Trailing 4-0, Summit quickly an- a grounder off the bat of Tom Cestaro a groundout, was caught in a rundown More photos at goleader.com swered with four in the second inning. and converted it to a putout to prevent and tagged out by third baseman Kelly Ballyhoo Sports Levine and Wilkerson both walked Westfield Blue from scoring in the for the second out. The final out came and Moglia slapped an RBI single to fourth then the Hilltoppers capital- next when Lorenzo Enright hit a fly right. Kelly walked to load the bases ized big time in the fifth. The Blue got ball to center that was hauled in. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times DR. JOE SLIDING SAFELY TO SECOND...Contact Lens & Vision speedster Dr. Joe DeRosa slides safely into second base then after Gatward struck out, Sam the first two Hilltoppers out then The Westfield Blue team recently before Deegan Roofer Joe DiFabio makes the tag in the fourth inning. The Lensmen stunned the Deeganators, 12-11. Story added an RBI walk. The next Shannon’s grounder to short seemed returned from a fabulous trip to batter struck out for the second out destined to be the third out but the ball Cooperstown. who singled, scored on Juchnik’s lower fourth. Rothenberg and DeRosa walked and Appolito ricocheted an but Ken O’Connor’s grounder to short was overthrown. Levine followed with “That was an incredible experience,” bouncing single up the middle. The both singled and Miccio walked. infield single off the glove of pitcher was mishandled and two more runs a two-run homer over the leftfield Coach Edwards expressed. “We played Purple Gang answered with four runs Quinn tapped an RBI single and Stevie Wiz to load the bases. scored. fence. Wilkerson singled and Moglia nine games. We went 3-6. We actually to seize a 9-7 lead. With Miccio on Barba’s groundout to second brought Baldowski stepped to the plate and “Our pitchers sucked it up. I thought brought him home with a sharp single lost our first five games and we ran up first with a single, the next batter lined home DeRosa. blasted a long fly ball to deep right this was not going to be a one-run to left. Kelly would walk and Gatward against the eventual winners, the Dirt out to left then Spellman made a run- Sparkling defense took over from center but Dayton made a leaping and game again but they did a good job added his second double to give Sum- Dogs from California. We won our ning grab in center for the second out that point onward. Once again Day- rolling snag to preserve victory for my team,” Coach Acitelli commented. mit an 11-6 lead. final in Pool play and had a nice run but Biner tapped an RBI single past ton had to sprint forward to snare the Purple Gang. Westfield Blue took a 6-4 lead in Jordan bounced a ground rule our final day. We went 2-1 in the play- first, Merlo walked, Dayton poked an Baldowski’s low liner in the Deegan Deegan Roofing 611 300 0 11 the third when Delforte, who reached double in the Westfield fifth and off losing to a team from Detroit, the RBI single to center and Walsh hopped fifth then he made a pair of running Contact Lens 540 210 x 12 on a fielder’s choice, and Edwards, Singman doubled him home but Sum- Metrostars. We had 10 of our 11 play- a two-run single past short. grabs in the sixth and Barba added a who doubled, scored on Paris’ ground mit added four runs in the sixth on just ers hit home runs. That was special, Walsh’s corralling of a vicious liner great play at second to hold them rule double. Further runs were pre- one hit — Levine’s RBI ground rule some great binding.” off the bat of Garced and Barba’s scoreless. In the Contact fifth, Probitas Verus Honos vented when centerfielder Story double — but took advantage of two Summit 040 254 15 lunging grab at second played a major Juchnik initiated a 6-4 (Russo)-2 gunned down Paris attempting to score free passes, two more errors and a Westfield Blue 402 010 7

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Regional Offices Serving Northern and Central New Jersey Each office is independently owned and operated Page 14 Thursday, July 19, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Cougars swiped nine bases, three by 8-2-1 Westfield Blue a 5-4 victory D. Blair Corbin’s Jake Van Dam, who went 2-for-2 with over Livingston in New Providence a run scored. Connor Katz singled Green League action at Gumbert 1 and stole a pair of bases. Gus Barco Field in Westfield. Raiders led the Raiders with an RBI double July 15, 2011: In gambling, some and a single. Mike Urbano rapped an you win, some you lose! In this case RBI double, and Joe Barge went 2- nobody won and nobody lost as the Blue Devils for-3 and scored both Raider runs. Chatham Cougars and the Westfield July 19, 2012: Jack Cerria doubled Gray battled to a 5-5 draw at Gumbert Cougars and scored on Danny Bracco’s 3 Field. Gabe Romano led Westfield grounder, and Robert Norris singled with two hits, a walk, three stolen and, later, alertly scored on a bizarre bases and a run scored in his three Walk Down Memory Lane throwing error in the bottom of the plate appearances. Danny Piscitelli seventh inning to give the first-placed, doubled and scored once. morial Field Complex in Cranford. July 17, 2013: A rematch between Jake Lanza was one of Westfield’s the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders offensive leaders with a double and 11U baseball team and the Cranford two singles, three RBI and two runs Cougars ended up much tighter than Monroe 8Us Stop SPF Raiders scored. Walter Schwartz also went 3- the previous meeting, but the Cou- David B. Corbin (July 2014 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times for-3 with a double, two RBI and three gars held on to earn a 4-2 victory in SAFE AT THIRD...Westfield’s Walter Schwartz stirs up dirt as he comes sliding runs scored. Gialluisi hammered a North Jersey All-Star League action In Cal Ripken Tournament into third as Cranford third baseman Connor Baratta, No. 32, tries to handle the three-run double, walked and scored at Memorial Field in Cranford. Cou- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 throw in the first inning at Memorial Field in Cranford on July 17, 2014. once. Lukas Ruby (2-for-2) had half of gar Mike Murphy blasted a leadoff the Cougars’ hits and added an RBI. home run over the leftfield fence. The starting pitcher in Ryan Desmond, third. Monroe added two more runs in From the archives of The Westfield in the dirt for the Cougars. Anthony who ruled the mound the first two the second on RBI singles from Leader and The Scotch Plains- Lettini rapped an RBI single. Zack innings, allowing just a single to Panitch and Brown then blew the game Fanwood Times Szerekes dropped an RBI single into Raider James Masterson, while strik- wide open in the third with a 10-run July 19, 2016: Westfield Blue built center. After working a walk, Altobelli ing out five batters and permitting no outburst with the help of six hits, three a 10-run lead on their way to a 10-7 stole second then scored on William walks. errors and two walks to seize a 14-0 victory over Cranford in a New Provi- Ramsay’s RBI single. Ramsay later “I thought he set the tone real early lead. dence 11U Gold League contest at scored on Jason Ebersole’s groundout. for us. He came in and struck out five But the Raiders finally managed to Gumbert Field 2 in Westfield. Tony Silva delivered an RBI single. of the six outs and it set the tone and get the bat on the ball and scored six Westfield exploded for seven runs in July 17, 2014: Five infield singles we got some runs. It was really, really runs in the bottom of the inning and it the bottom of the first inning against combined with several hard shots to good for us,” Monroe Head Coach all began with a leadoff walk to Parker Cranford starter Brian Altobelli. John the outfield and nine walks, along Mike Brown expressed. Lorenzetti. After Will Oldham and Veres, Mason Gibbs and Jay Billings with superb pitching performances “He was a very good pitcher and Saccetti both struck out, Sponheimer each contributed RBI singles during from starter Kevin Yang and reliever they made contact with the ball. Un- walked then Masterson bashed his the outburst. Cam Gilman ripped a Mark Gialluisi led to a 17-2 Westfield fortunately we didn’t make as many two-run double to centerfield. Aiden two-run single into right field. victory over the Cranford Cougar 10s plays as we usually do. They [Mon- Luccarelli walked, Galante was hit by Tyler DiPaolo stole home on a pitch in Central Jersey League play at Me- roe] played well and we will do better a pitch and Schinestuhl slashed his next time,” Raider Coach John two-run single to right field. Sponheimer predicted. Schinestuhl would then score on Jayne Bernstein Monroe rapped out 12 hits and Shapiro’s single to right. mixed them well with six walks and a Monroe added four runs in the Sales Associate hit batter, while taking advantage of fourth thanks to RBI from Panitch, David B. Corbin (July 2013 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times several errors. Leadoff hitter Shane Bhagat and Tsistinas and a throwing NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1997-2016 BEATING HIM TO THE BAG...Cranford first baseman Jeremy Ruka gets to Panitch led the team with three hits error. The Raiders scored their final first base just before Raider Colin Fitzgerald in the third inning at Memorial Field and four RBI, while scoring four runs. run in the lower fourth inning when Direct: (908) 301-2006 Cell: (908) 403-9330 in Cranford on July 17, 2013. E-mail: [email protected] Ryan Stanslovczyk singled twice and Saccetti tripled to center and scored scored twice. In his three plate ap- on Sponheimer’s groundout to short. pearances, Desmond singled twice, “They kind of woke up in the late OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, July 22nd • 1-4PM Union County Senior 50+ walked, scored once and had an RBI. innings and they fought back. They Austin Loudin had a two-run single didn’t hang their heads. That was re- and scored twice. Jake Brown (RBI) ally good to see. Hopefully it carries Softball League Standings: and Christian Tsistinas (2 RBI) both over until the next game,” Coach 50+ A DIVISION: singled and scored twice. Ryan Takacs Sponheimer said. with three hits. Fred Marchev (5-for-5, rapped an RBI single and scored once. Monroe’s next game would be TEAM W L 2 doubles) and Ken Zeidner (4 hits, 2B, Deegan Roofing 13 4 Joe Max Telecom 11 6 HR). Ramon Martinez (HR), Vinnie Phenomenal Boyz 10 6 Cordaro, Mike Ju, Keith Johnson and Linwood Inn 8 8 Joe Scarfuto (all with 3 hits) and Joe 50+ B DIVISION: Kenny (2 hits) led Bad Brains. TEAM W L JoeMax 15, Riverside Inn 10 Roselle American Legion 14 3 JoeMax scored six in the 6th and Riverside Inn 12 5 four more in the final frame. Home Contact Lens & Vision 11 5 runs for JoeMax by David Eckert, Pete Cranford VFW 8 9 Garwood Metal 7 10 Costello and Al Genova. For River- Advanced Financial 4 12 side, Mark Merriman (3 RBI), John Llano and Joe Hrubash had 3 hits 50+ C DIVISION: apiece. Rich Conklin added 2 RBI. TEAM W L Linda’s Driftwood Bar 8 8 Bad Brains 22, Conair 7 AJ Jersey 5 13 JoeMax 22, Linwood Inn 12 1033 Grandview Avenue, Westfield Offered at $649,000 Bad Brains 3 12 JoeMax led 13-1 after three but This beautifully updated four bedroom, three bath Colonial is situated on a corner Conair 1 14 Linwood scored six in the 4th to make lot offering gorgeous in laid and hardwood floors, four levels of living, open staircase Deegan 16, Phenomenal Boyz 7 it 13-7, but the rally ran out of steam. to second and third floors and plenty of wonderful windows to bring the outdoors Contact 22, Cranford VFW 21 Every JoeMax player knocked at least in. Expansive living room with gas fireplace, office with three walls of windows, Contact Lens hung on after Cranford one hit. For the Tap House, Glenn dining room with built-in corner cabinets and remodeled/expanded cook’s kitchen scored eight runs in the top of the Anderson (HR), Brian Latham, Shawn seventh. Home runs over the fence by Smith, Josh Moore, and Joe Sarica featuring granite countertops, a tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a Big Anthony Miccio (3 Hits), Neil had three hits each. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times breakfast bar. The third floor master retreat boasts a sitting room, exercise room Roselle Am. Leg. 26, Garwood 11 STIRRING UP THE DUST...Monroe’s Aadi Bhagat slides home as SPF Raider Kauffman and Kerry Gelb (3 hits) led catcher Sean Sponheimer prepares to catch the relay in the third inning. and private bath with tub shower. Outside, the grounds are landscaped and include the Lens offensively. Super Joe Bill Buteau had four hits (needed a fenced rear yard with paver patio and detached garage. DeRosa, Dave Rothenberg (3 clutch HR for a cycle), and Bill Dugan, Pat Aadi Bhagat walked twice and scored against Kinnelon. hits each) and George Merloa (perfect Mooney, Joe Caliguari, Ed Kushner, twice, Jake Aikens singled and scored “We play Kinnelon. I have never 2 hit evening) chipped in. Jerry Veglia’s Harry Streep and Dave Wayman, once and Gio Yamani walked and played them. I never seen them. I grand slam sparked Cranford’s 8-run along with pitcher Rich Vella (3 hits) scored once. don’t know much about them but we 7th inning. Bob La Conti followed led Roselle offensively and Gene “They work hard, they practice hard, will see. That’s the benefit of the state with a solo blast over the leftfield Antonucci was a wizard defensively. they take a lot of cuts in the cage. The tournament. You never know. All you fence. Carl Gamba and Jim Capizzi The Metal Makers were led by Dave kids are really playing good right now. can do is put a kid out there to pitch added 3 hits each for the VFW. Ball with 3 hits while 7 other players I think we are peaking at the right time and hope you can hit and you go from Linwood 22 , Roselle Am. Leg. 12 added 2 hits each. and that’s what you want. You want to there,” Coach Brown said. Every Tap Man reached base safely Linda’s II, 20, AJ Jersey 7 peak now rather than a couple of months Monroe ended up defeating at least twice led by Jim Sydlo (4-for- Willie Shumate hit two HRs to set ago,” Coach Brown said. Kinnelon and Hillsborough to win 4, HR), Glenn Anderson and Josh the pace for the Barmen. Masterson started on the mound for Pool A with a 3-0 record and to ad- Moore (both 4-for-4), Joe Menza (3 Phenomenal Boyz 15 , Cranford the Raiders, who totaled six hits. Ryan vance to the semifinals to face North hits) and Mac Kowaleski. Bill Buteau VFW 3 McCann and Sam Galante pitched in Brunswick. The Raiders would go on (3-run HR), Gene Antonucci, Bob Juan Moreno (3-for-3), Phil relief. Masterson went 2-for-3, with a to split their next two games but the Glassman, Joe Ciampi, Ed Kushner McGovern and Carl Gamba (2 hits two-run double and scored once. Sam feeling of hosting and playing in and Joe Caliguari led The Legion. each) and leftfielder Frank Verducci Schinestuhl whacked a two-run single Ripken State Tournament would be a 125 East Dudley Avenue, Westfield Offered at $1,295,000 Linda’s Driftwood 23, Conair 8 (solid defense) highlighted the VFW. in his only plate appearance. Simon memorable one. Gracious Dutch Colonial offering expansive rooms and beautiful architectural Shapiro had an RBI single and Charlie “It’s great for it to be in Scotch appointments throughout including beamed ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors More photos at goleader.com Saccetti thumped a triple and scored Plains. The fact that they can crawl and beautiful detailed moldings. This home features 12 rooms, 7 bedrooms and once. Sam Sponheimer walked, scored out of bed and come right to the field Ballyhoo Sports once and had an RBI. is a beautiful thing. It’s terrific having 3.3 baths. Eat-in kitchen with Carrara marble countertops, impressive family room Monroe scored twice in the top of other towns come here and get to see with beamed ceiling and fireplace, office with outside entry and spacious master the first inning. Panitch hopped a the great town of Scotch Plains,” bedroom retreat with incredible closet space and private bath. Situated on nearly single to center and Bhagat walked. Coach Sponheimer concluded. a half acre lot with private backyard with deck and covered side porch. Conveniently Panitch scored on a groundout to first Monroe 2 2 (10) 4 18 located to schools, town, and NYC transportation. and Bhagat scored on an error at Sc Pl-Fanwood 0 0 6 1 7

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD days after the date of the opening of bids, NOTICE TO BIDDERS except as provided in the Instructions to Bidders. Bidders are required to comply Notice is hereby given that sealed pro- with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 posals will be received by the Borough of et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. Fanwood, Union County, New Jersey for Bidders are also required to comply with FANWOOD SAFE ROUTES TO other provisions of Law including, but not SCHOOLS AND FY 2015 MUNICIPAL limited to, the requirements of: AID PROJECT, MADISON AVENUE and * N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 (P.L. 1977, c.33, opened and read in public at the Council Disclosure of Ownership) Chambers at Borough Hall, 75 North * N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 (P.L. 2004, c. 57, Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Business Registration) 07023 on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at * N.J.S.A. 34.11-56.25, et seq. (P.L. 1963, ALL-AROUND HERO...Contact Lens superstar Bryan Dayton went 3-for 3 and 10:00 AM prevailing time. c. 150, Prevailing Wages) made a game-saving catch in the 12-11 win over the Deeganators. Complete sets of the bid documents for * N.J.S.A. 34.11-56.48 (Public Works the proposed work are on file in the Office Contractor Registration) Mike Smith led Linda’s with 5 hits. Riverside Inn 26, Advanced 9 of the Borough Purchasing Agent at The right is reserved to reject any or all Advanced Financial 7, AJ Jersey 0 Riverside (with 34 hits) were led by Fanwood’s Municipal Building, 75 North bids or to waive any informality where such 515 Trinity Place 2BN, Westfield Offered at $419,000 Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, informality is not detrimental to the best Garwood Metal 26, Bad Brains 21 Ross Pennise (HR, 5 RBI), Marc Capizzi and may be examined Monday through interest of the Borough of Fanwood. Located in the highly desirable Trinity Gardens, this sunny two bedroom, two The Metal Makers pounded out 35 (HR) and Tom Wolansky (3 RBI, flaw- Thursday between the hours of 8 AM and Proposals are being solicited through 4 PM, and Friday’s until noon, except Sat- bath condominium offers incredible space and is move in ready. This condo boasts hits led by Ron Kulik (6 hits), Don less at 2nd base) all with 4 hits, and Rich a fair and open process in accordance Polonitza (3 hits, HR, 4 RBI). Neil urdays, Sundays and holidays. with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.2, et seq., and an open floor plan, two story ceilings in living room, wood floors, wood burning Montefusco (5 hits, caught HR headed Bidders will be furnished with a copy of the Granstrand (4-for-4, 2 RBI) and Al as such, contractors are exempt from fireplace with marble surround and beautiful, big windows to let the outdoors in. over the leftfield fence), Moe Fernandez contract documents and plans by the Bor- the limitations on making political con- (5 hits), and Carey Durrett, Greg Feigenbaum (3 RBI) led Advanced. ough upon proper notice and payment of a The generously sized foyer offers added space that can be used as an office and the tributions under that law. Further, for Hartnett, Whitey McCormack, Bob Contact 12, Deegan Roofing 11 non-refundable charge of One Hundred that reason, as well as because of a roomy breakfast nook provides access to the deck for relaxing. In unit laundry, D’Meo and Joe Apruzzese (HR) all Brian Dayton (3-for-3 plus spec- Dollars ($100.00) to defray the cost thereof. language in the New Jersey’s Annual plenty of closet and storage space, elevator building and underground parking. Proposals must be made on the Stan- Appropriations Act, refusal to disclose tacular game-saving, bases-loaded dard Proposal Forms in a manner desig- campaign contributions otherwise re- Two blocks from award winning downtown Westfield! PUBLIC NOTICE catch with 2 outs in the top of the nated in the contract documents, must be quired by N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.2 et seq. enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the and 19:44A-20.25 et seq., will not ad- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS seventh) gave CLV the victory. Great name and address of the bidder and the versely affect your consideration for ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT fielding and clutch hitting by name of the work on the outside, addressed award. PLEASE BE ADVISED, the Zoning leftfielder Super Joe DeRosa (2 hits), to Purchasing Agent of the Borough of The Disadvantage Business Enterprise Board of Adjustment of the Township of Dave Rothenberg (3 hits), Timmy Fanwood and must be accompanied by goal for this project is 7%. Scotch Plains will hold a Special Meeting Walsh (3 hits) and Bobby Beiner as all items identified in the Contract Docu- The contract shall not be approved until on August 2, 2018, at 7:00 pm, at the well as Ed Quinn’s pinch running ments including, but not limited to, a State- a favorable eligibility determination has Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, First ment of Consent of Surety from a surety been made by the New Jersey Depart- Floor Council Chambers, to adopt resolu- scoring the final go-ahead run, spurred company holding a Certificate of Authori- ment of Transportation. tions for applications previously heard. All the Lensmen victory. 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Diaz, 27, of of suspected marijuana, pursuant to a motor Jersey City was arrested on charges of pos- FARMWORKERS NEEDED FARMWORKERS NEEDED responded to the 300 block of North Avenue rested on an outstanding warrant out of vehicle stop at Central and Elizabeth Av- session of marijuana and hindering appre- 14 temp farm workers needed 10 Temp farm workers needed enues. He was processed and released on a East on a call concerning a suspicious motor Irvington. The arrests were the result of a hension as well as on outstanding warrants summons. vehicle. Grano was processed and provided motor vehicle stop. Both were transported to out of Hudson County and Jersey City dur- 9/3/18-11/20/18. Workers will 9/3/18-11/7/18. Workers will Tuesday, July 3, Divine Kennedy, 19, of with a Municipal Court appearance date. In police headquarters and processed. ing a suspicious-person investigation. Diaz perform various tasks associated perform various duties associated Newark was arrested on an outstanding addition, he was issued a motor vehicle Tuesday, July 10, Whitney L. Tylicki, was transported to police headquarters and with cultivating & hand harvesting with hand harvesting apples and criminal warrant from Westfield Municipal summons for careless driving. 31, of Sayreville was arrested on an out- processed. employers crops according to growing cabbage according to Court in the amount of $1,000 pursuant to Thursday, July 5, Jill Mross, 56, of standing warrant out of Scotch Plains. supervisor’s instructions. Must their supervisor’s instructions. being picked up from the East Orange Woodbridge was arrested and charged with Tylicki was transported to police head- HOUSE & LOCATION have 3 months verifiable Many of these duties will be Police Department. Further investigation DWI following a motor vehicle stop on quarters, processed and transported to the experience hand harvesting fruit performed with Farm equipment. revealed Kennedy also had municipal court Raritan Road near the intersection of Coleman Union County jail. 1639 Mckinley Ave, Rutland Town, Avenue for erratic driving. Mross was pro- Wednesday, July 11, Lenice K. Bowers, on a commercial farm & affirmative Must have 3-month verifiable warrants from Newark and Springfield. VT. 12 room modern Victorian, verifiable job references. experience hand harvesting a They included, from Newark, a criminal cessed and provided with a Municipal Court 21, of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, was arrested 10 acres, dead end road, privacy. warrant in the amount of $1,500 and two appearance date. In addition, she was issued and charged with hindering apprehension Guaranteed at least 3/4 of contract perishable crop, affirmative job Priced to sell at $655,000. hours but hours will vary according references. Random drug testing traffic warrants totaling $400, and a traffic motor vehicle summonses for failure to keep after police responded to a suspicious-per- Save 3%. Call (802) 775-6961 warrant from Springfield for $300. Kennedy right, careless driving and not having a valid son call in the Country Club apartments. to weather and crop conditions. at no cost to employer. Guaranteed was released on his own recognizance from insurance card in her possession. Bowers was transported to police headquar- TEMPORARY WORKERS NEEDED Hours may exceed 40 hours. ¾ of contract hours but hours will Springfield Municipal Court, processed and SCOTCH PLAINS ters and processed. Tools, supplies, equipment vary according to weather and crop held. Monday, July 9, Jessica Cargua, 23, of Wednesday, July 11, a Fanwood resident LYNN-ETTE & SONS, INC, KENT, NY provided at no cost. Housing conditions. Hours may exceed 40 Thursday, July 5, a resident of the 800 Elizabeth was arrested on an outstanding reported the theft of their son’s Kent LaJolla needs 31 temporary workers 7/ provided for non-commuting hours. Work tools, supplies & block of Forest Avenue reported that an warrant out of Scotch Plains. She was trans- bicycle, valued at $100. The theft occurred 20/2018 to 12/31/2018, work tools, ported to police headquarters and processed. on the 1700 block of East Second Street at workers at no cost. Random drug equipment provide at no cost. unknown person had scratched the paint on supplies, equipment provided testing at employer’s expense. Housing provided for non- the victim’s motor vehicle and poured an Monday, July 9, Gina R. Amaya-Monge, approximately 6 p.m. without cost to worker. Housing unknown substance on the vehicle, causing 27, of Union was arrested and charged with Thursday, July 12, Amir D. Bryant, 18, of Transportation & subsistence commuting workers. will be available without cost to reimbursed to worker upon Transportation & subsistence damage to the paint. The incident occurred possession of marijuana and possession of Linden was arrested and charged with pos- workers who cannot reasonably between June 21 and July 5. The value of drug paraphernalia. Also arrested was Daniela session of marijuana. Also arrested was completion of 50% of contract or reimbursed to worker upon M. Monge, 23, of Vauxhall, who was ar- Qualiyah C. Medy, 19, of Linden, who also return to their permanent earlier, if appropriate. EOE. completion of 50% of contract, or the damage was unknown at the time of the residence at the end of the work report. $12.83/hr, applicable piece rates earlier, if appropriate. EOE. 12.83/ Friday, July 6, Martesse Gilliam, 32, of day. Transportation reimburse- depending on crop activity or hr or current applicable AEWR. Westfield was arrested on an outstanding ment and subsistence is provided current applicable AEWR. Raise/ Raise/ bonus at employer traffic warrant from Maplewood Municipal upon completion of 15 days or bonus at employer discretion. discretion. Worksite in Monroe & Court with bail in the amount of $300. 50% of the work contract. Work is Worksite in Orleans Co. NY. Orleans CO.’s NY. Applicants Gilliam was arrested pursuant to a motor guaranteed for 3/4 of the workdays vehicle stop in the municipal lot at East Report or send a resume to nearest report or send a resume to the during the contract period. $12.83 local NJ One Stop Career Center nearest NJ Newark One Stop Broad and Elmer Streets. He was trans- per hr or applicable piece rate. ported to police headquarters without inci- office or call 908-412-7980 & Career Center Office or call 973- Applicants to apply contact reference Job #NY1261069. 648-3370 & reference job order dent, where he was processed and released (866)466-9757 for your nearest after posting the full bail amount. Haylett Farm Ent- Albion, NY #NY-1261012. Charles Saturday, July 7, Abilio Oliveira, 37, of State Workforce Agency office or Breslawski Farms - Hamlin, NY Newark was arrested on an outstanding no- apply for the job at the nearest FARMWORKERS NEEDED bail Essex County Sheriff’s warrant pursu- local office of the SWA Job Order 8 temp farm workers needed FARMWORKERS NEEDED ant to a motor vehicle stop in the area of East #1257591. Will plant, hoe, weed 9/10/18 – 11/15/18. Workers will North and South Euclid Avenues. He was and package cabbage, butternut 15 Temp Farmworkers needed perform various duties associated 9/10/18 – 11/1/18. Workers will transported to police headquarters, where Squash and Snap Beans. with hand harvesting crops he was processed and held until such time Performing duties and perform various duties associated as he was to be turned over to the Essex according to supervisor’s with planting, cultivating & hand combination of the following duties: instructions. Workers will perform County Sheriff’s Office. box, carton, crate, card board, harvesting apples according to Saturday, July 7, Reginald M. Thomas, QDOBA UPDATES...This is our store’s current picture. The Before look. various duties associated with supervisor’s instructions. Workers 44, of Perth Amboy was arrested and charged bulk, bags, washed and trims growing winter squash & cabbage. produce. May weigh produce and will have extensive periods of with possession of less than 50 grams of a Qdoba in Westfield Announces Workers will have extensive sitting, standing, walking, pushing, controlled dangerous substance, identified add or remove produce from periods of sitting, standing, as suspected marijuana, pursuant to a motor container, bag or bin to Specified pulling, repetitive movement, Fresh New Look Is Underway walking, pushing, pulling, repetitive frequent stopping and lifting 75 vehicle stop at 600 South Avenue West. He weight. Floors will be swept and movement, frequent stopping and also had an outstanding traffic warrant out Hoboken, 400 Washington Street, cleaned before packing, worker lbs. Must have 3 months verifiable Qdoba Mexican Eats, 70 Elm lifting 75lbs. Must have 3 months experience hand harvesting of Elizabeth Municipal Court in the amount Street, Westfield, N.J., is proud to Denville, 3056 Route 10 W, or our requires Standing, Sitting, lifting verifiable experience hand of $155. Thomas was processed and re- up to 60 lbs. and kneeling. No apples and doing apple orchard leased on a summons after posting the full announce its fresh “like our Short Hills Mall location. harvesting a perishable crop & Place your catering orders for pick Smoking allowed, no cell phone work on a commercial farm & cash bail. guacamole” new look, and a more affirmative verifiable job affirmative job references. May Sunday, July 8, Christian E. Grom, 18, of spacious dining area. Remodeling up, or delivery, 1-(973) 564-5255, use. All Food Safety policies must references. May random drug test Short Hills location. be followed while working. random drug test at employer’s Westfield was arrested near the intersection started July 16, 2018, and we ex- at employer’s expense. expense. Guaranteed at least 3/4 of Mountain Avenue and Driftway on pect to reopen within 14 days. Still Paid Bulletin Board FARMWORKERS NEEDED Guaranteed at least 3/4 of contract of contract hours but hours will charges of possession of less than 50 grams in the mood for Qdoba? Visit our hours but hours will vary according of a controlled dangerous substance, iden- goleader.com/form/bulletin vary according to weather and crop sister stores: 4 Temp Farmworkers needed to weather and crop conditions. conditions. Hours may exceed or tified as suspected marijuana, and posses- 8/25/18-11/7/18. Workers will Hours may exceed or be less than sion of drug paraphernalia, pursuant to a be less than 35 hours. Work tools, perform various duties associated 40 hours. Work tools, supplies, supplies, equipment provided at motor vehicle stop. He was transported to with hand harvesting squash police headquarters, where he was pro- equipment provided at no cost. no cost. Housing provided for non- cessed and released on a summons with a according to supervisor’s Housing provided for non- commuting workers at no cost. court date pending. instructions. Workers will have commuting workers at no cost. Transportation & subsistence Monday, July 9, multiple motor vehicle extensive periods of sitting, Transportation & subsistence reimbursed to worker upon burglaries were reported. Two incidents standing, walking, pushing, pulling, reimbursed to worker upon completion of 50% of contract or occurred on the 600 block of Saint Marks repetitive movement, frequent completion of 50% of contract or Avenue. In one, the victim reported the earlier if appropriate. $12.83/hr, stopping and lifting 60lbs. Must earlier if appropriate. $12.83/hr, applicable piece rate depending theft of personal property, valued at ap- have 1 month verifiable experience applicable rate depending on crop proximately $205, from inside his unlocked on crop activity, or current hand harvesting vegetables and activity, or current applicable applicable AEWR. Raise/bonus at vehicle. There were no suspects at the time tree fruit on a commercial farm & of the report. In the second incident, a AEWR. Raise/bonus at employer employer discretion. EOE. resident reported that approximately $8 affirmative, verifiable job refer- discretion. EOE. Worksite in Worksite in Orleans Co. NY. was taken from the vehicle. The vehicle was ences. May random drug test at Orleans & Monroe Co. NY. Report Applicants report/send a resume parked in front of the residence and left employer’s expense. Guaranteed or send a resume to nearest local to the nearest NJ Career Center unlocked. at least 3/4 of contract hours but NJ One Stop Career Center office office or call 908-412-7980 & ref A resident of the 600 block of Tremont hours will vary according to or call 908-412-7980 & reference Avenue reported the burglary of two ve- job order # NY1261821. Sandy weather and crop conditions. Job #NY-1261790. Partyka & Sons Knoll Farms – Lyndonville, NY hicles. Both vehicles had been left un- Hours may exceed or be less than Farm LLC- Kendall, NY locked and parked on the victim’s property. 40 hours. Work tools, supplies, The victim reported that approximately $50 equipment provided at no cost. FARMWORKERS NEEDED FARMWORKERS NEEDED was taken from the vehicles in total. 15 temp farm workers needed workers at no cost. Random drug A resident of the 200 block of Baker Housing provided for non- Avenue reported the theft of approximately commuting workers at no cost. 8/27/18-11/1/18. Workers will testing at employer’s expense. $10 from his motor vehicle, which was Spencer Savings Bank Financial Ctr. Transportation & subsistence harvest various crops according Transportation & subsistence parked in the victim’s driveway and left reimbursed to worker upon to supervisor’s instructions. Must reimbursed to worker upon unlocked. Now Open In Downtown Westfield completion of 50% of contract or have 3 months verifiable completion of 50% of contract or Monday, July 9, a resident of the 700 earlier if appropriate. $12.83/hr, experience hand harvesting a earlier, if appropriate. EOE. block of Kimball Avenue reported being ELMWOOD PARK — Spencer banking experience,” said José B. applicable piece rate depending perishable crop on a commercial $12.38/hr, applicable piece rate the victim of identity theft. The victim Savings Bank is excited to announce Guerrero, Chairman, President and on crop activity, or current farm & affirmative, verifiable job depending on crop activity, or stated that an unknown suspect attempted that it has officially opened its Finan- CEO of Spencer. “Spencer is known applicable AEWR. Raise/bonus at references. Workers are required current applicable AEWR. Raise/ to apply for a loan, utilizing her information cial Center in Downtown Westfield! as one of New Jersey’s strongest com- to lift 75 lbs. Guaranteed 3/4 of bonus at employer’s discretion. without her knowledge or authorization, on employer discretion. EOE. Work- The new center is located at 240 munity banks with decades of experi- site in Monroe & Orleans Co.’s, NY. contract hours but hours will vary Worksite in Orleans Co. NY. June 25, 2018. The victim reported no North Avenue West, directly across ence helping residents and businesses monetary loss as a result of this incident. Applicants report/send a resume according to weather and crop Report or send a resume to nearest Tuesday, July 10, a resident of the 800 from the train station, and features the grow and prosper. Launching this new to the nearest NJ One Stop Career conditions. Hours may exceed 40 local NJ State One Stop Career block of Forest Avenue reported that an latest technology to simplify the bank- center in Westfield is a wonderful Center office or call 908-412-7980 hours. Tools, supplies, equipment Center office or call 908-412-7980 unknown suspect had scratched the roof of ing experience. opportunity to introduce the Spencer & ref job order # NY-1260337. provided at no cost. Housing & reference Job #NY-1260316. the victim’s motor vehicle between 11 p.m. Join us in celebrating our new loca- brand to a new community of people Conrow Farms- Brockport, NY provided for non-commuting Locust Grove Farm- Kendall, NY on July 9 and 6:37 a.m. on July 10, causing tion and take advantage of some of looking for the best that banking has an unknown amount of damage to the ve- our special offers! Spencer’s Grand to offer.” hicle. Opening offers include specials on Spencer has been a stronghold in Tuesday, July 10, two motor vehicle Certificates of Deposit (CDs) and E- Union County for decades. Marta burglaries were reported on the 500 block Money Market accounts. Spencer will Alexandre, a long-time Union County of Saint Marks Avenue. In both cases, the Children in Trouble with the Law? vehicles were parked in the driveway and also reimburse customers for up to resident, is the new Westfield Finan- unlocked. One incident occurred between 6 two hours of parking fees, during cial Center Manager. She has a strong p.m. on July 9 and 8:30 a.m. on July 10. The business hours. Visit our staff to learn sense of what local residents and busi- DWI Charges? other took place between midnight on July more information about these and nesses need, partnering up with local 9 and 7 a.m. on July 10. other special offers! organizations, for almost two decades, Wednesday, July 11, a Westfield resi- Experience the future of banking on work that improves the lives of dent reported the theft of a black-colored technology with Interactive Teller Ma- residents and businesses in the com- Drug or Criminal Charges? Trek 200 mountain bicycle with 24-inch chines that simplify banking. Cus- munity. Marta was recently appointed wheels, valued at $310. The bicycle had tomers are now able to complete their as new board member of the Greater been left in the bike rack at Edison Interme- diate School on Rahway Avenue between 8 more routine transactions by being Westfield Area Chamber of Com- Motor Vehicle Traffic Violations? a.m. on June 29 and 8 a.m. on July 1. virtually guided by an off-site banker. merce (GWACC), after serving for CRANFORD They can also enjoy new extended almost eight years. She is also a mem- Wednesday, July 4, Joseph Grano, 44, of hours of operation, for added cus- ber of the Westfield Rotary Club, Union was arrested and charged with driv- tomer convenience (Interactive serving as Past-President and Chair. ing while intoxicated (DWI) after police Kiosks available from 8 a.m. to 8 Spencer meets the full range of p.m.) There is also a 24-hour ATM individual, business, commercial and CALL PUBLIC NOTICE machine available for easy access to municipal banking needs through its TOWN OF WESTFIELD funds. broad menu of products and services. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT The new Spencer Westfield Finan- In addition to this, the bank is also cial Center is a unique combination Notice is hereby given that the Westfield deeply committed to its philanthropic BRENT BRAMNICK Board of Adjustment adopted resolutions of a Banking Center and Loan Origi- efforts and making a true difference at its meeting on July 9, 2018, for the nation Office. Aside from featuring in the community. Most recently, following applications decided upon at the the latest in banking technology, the Spencer was recognized with the Sil- Certified Criminal Trial Attorney meeting held on June 11, 2018. center will still have on-site bank ver Award from NJBankers in recog- 17-33 Elm Street, LLC., 17-33 Elm representatives present to assist with nition of efforts and initiatives which Street. Applicant sought preliminary & final major site plan approval to permit an more complex transactions. It will improve the lives of the citizens and office use on the first floor in the CBD Zone also be staffed with commercial loan community that are served in New contrary to Section 11.25A of the Land Use officers to help customers with their Jersey. We are proud to introduce you Speak With Our Criminal Defense Team Ordinance to allow an office use on the first business and commercial loan needs. to the Spencer team and welcome you floor where the Ordinance allows professional offices on the second & third floor The larger national banks have to visit us in Westfield! We Have Three Former Prosecutors only. Application approved with conditions. underserved the small business com- About Spencer Savings Bank: Parish Community of Saint Helen, munity. Spencer will fill this gap with Spencer Savings Bank, a commu- 1600 Rahway Avenue. Applicant sought a significant and ongoing commit- nity bank headquartered in Elmwood amended preliminary & final major site ment to local business owners here. Park, N.J., has been serving its local plan approval to alter the proposed con- The bank is known for providing a communities with integrity and pride struction of the church and construct a new 908-322-7000 garage contrary to Section 13.01B & unique and personalized approach to for more than 75 years. The bank has 18.08C of the Land Use Ordinance to allow banking, servicing its customers with over $2.7 billion in total assets and 4.07 feet between a principal building and an exceptional level of care that can operates 21 branches throughout New an accessory structure where the Ordi- rarely be found at larger banks. Jersey. Spencer specializes in deliv- Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC nance requires a minimum of 10 feet be- “We are excited to finally open our tween a principal building and an acces- ering premier banking products and 1827 East Second Street sory structure; to allow a lot frontage of doors up for business in the beautiful, services for consumers and busi- 162.30 feet where the Ordinance requires charming town of Westfield, N.J. nesses. Visit SpencerSavings.com for a minimum lot frontage of 225 feet. Appli- There is a forward thinking, tech savvy more information. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 cation approved with conditions. community here and we know they Paid Bulletin Board www.jonbramnick.com Linda Jacus will enjoy these latest tech tools we Secretary, Board of Adjustment goleader.com/form/bulletin 1 T - 7/19/18, The Leader Fee: $31.62 are offering to help simplify their Page 16 Thursday, July 19, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION SP-F Scholarship Foundation Distributes Aid to Students Honor Roll SCOTCH PLAINS — In its 52nd Leonardo, and Patrick Gannon year, the Scotch Plains Fanwood (2018); Lukas Stein, Ethan Cheung Terrill Middle School - 4th Marking Period Scholarship Foundation has distrib- and Marc Occhipinti (2017); Mat- uted $156,150 in scholarship aid to thew Auda, Alexander Guevara, Max- Niyati Shah, Jion Shim, Gabrielle 97 students. well Kearns and Jacob Brown (2016); Grade 8 Community members contributed Smulewitz, Sean Stuart, Chelsey Tang, Alaina Frank, Steven Davies and Distinguished Honor Roll Rylee Tighe, Kelsey Tse, Ryan Van to the Dollars for Students Campaign Roland Crystal (2015); William used to distribute $24,000 among high Andrew Abrantes, Mary Adekunle, Ostenbridge, Natasha Vega, Haley Mullin Memorial, awarded for four Warren, Patrick Watt, Danielle school and college students who dem- years, Julia Dunlap (2018); Taylor Aditya Aggarwal, Alice Bachman, onstrated both academic achievement Janet Bai, Brooke Boissonneault, Wester, William Wheatley, Kelvin Sirchio (2017), and Mariel Weigel Williams and financial need. The High School (2016); Ethel Perkins Memorial, Julia Bonhote, Meagan Bourke, Marin students are: Jennifer Lambert awarded for four years, Niva Patel Brace, Ariel Burman, Avery Burman, Grade 7 Anthony Cerino, Joshua Chan, (Eleanor Kramps), Connor Wirth (2018); Brianna Sorrentino (2017); Regular Honor Roll (John Lawson), Christine Vilarino Noah Bernstein (2016), and Emily Victoria Cirillo, Amelia Collins, Grif- (Joseph Nagy), Jakub Hibner, An- Fidlow (2015); David Ringle Memo- fin Coolidge, Sofia Corsaro, Jack Caitlin Applebee, Jack Barnett, drew Lomuscio, David Chango, Jr., rial Valedictorian Award, Madeline Devine, Shannon Doerrer, Samantha Elizabeth Bedatsky, Kyle Brainard, Aaron Schack, and Carolyn McArdle. Bord and Salutatorian Award, Olivia Edelman, Isabel Elimu, Amanda Lucy Burke, Matthew Castucci, IT’S A WRAP...JA Coles Elementary School students Zoey and Finn Doyle deliver Filipski, Ivana Fontora, Alessandro Brody Chin, Alec Choi, Benjamin crafts and supplies last month to Kelly Blanchette at the Goryeb Children's Hospital. The college students are: Alaina Frank Barcia; Robert Kraus Memorial, (Recipient Funded), Rebecca Sydney Evans and Dr. Richard Frias, Audrey Gabbai, Alexa Gingold, Cohn, Victoria Daszyk, Isabella Citarella (Henry Schwiering), Rachel Dobyns Turnaround Award, Sydney Alyssa Glickstein, Alina Gonzalez, DeCrosta, Meredith DeFouw, Sofia Coles Students Donate Lambert (Lenore Stein), Matthew Martorano. Catherine Grandmaison, Corey He, Di Iorio, Angelina Diaco, Raymond Auda, Jessica Vilarino, Alexander Our Foundation began in 1966 with Aidan Heifetz, Amanda Hill, Hannah Dickscheid, William Dietrich, Seton Karakis, Brianna Sorrentino, and a donation from the SPFHS PTA -- a Huang, Matthew Hui, Joseph Kaplan, Dill, Joseph Domingues, Mia Erath, Over $1,500 to Hospitals Alexa-Jada Nelson. partnership which flourishes to this Ethan Kelly, Riya Kishen, Dylan Darius Evans, Marco Facao, Emmet Klein, Viktoria Kozak, Robert Lerner, SCOTCH PLAINS -- As school Fund Children's Center, Goryeb Several individuals and families day. Every PTA in the school district Feeney, Sara Feeney, Stephen Folkart, have entrusted funds to the contributes at least two scholarships Matthew Levine, Noa Levine, Sophie Gannon, Pari Gill, Tessa Go- was wrapping up for students at the Children's Hospital, said, "The dona- Zachary Levy, Olivia Linderman, JA Coles Elementary School in Scotch Foundation’s stewardship and this to graduates who have attended their ing, Bartosz Gorski, Sophie tions will go into our prize bin so that Lauren Magrino, Ellora Majumdar, Plains at the end of June, they were children in the hospital who receive a year the following students have ben- schools. In addition, the Scholarship Gotliboym, Diego Gutierrez, Owen efited from such partnership: Jim Chairperson for each PTA serves on Rachel Manette, Caitlin Maughan, Higinbotham, Aniket Iyer, Tyler continuing to give back to those in needle or have a test performed can Eamonn McGovern, Ava McKenzie, need. Alfano Memorial, Scott Kaiser; the Foundation’s Screening Commit- Jachera, Maya Khan, Morgan Kinard, pick a special prize for being so Brandon Melnitsky, Gabriel Melville, Students donated over $1,500 in brave." Adrian Andrews Memorial, Karl tee. The PTA Council scholarships: Samantha Klausner, Joseph Wirth; George Bryan Memorial, Manya Unger to Michael Leegan and Fatima Mirza, Aislinn Mooney, Gavin Kowalczyk, Alisa Lamastra, Miranda in-kind donations to several Child The Coles Kids Care program, Morrobel, Kayla Morrow, Rory Life Service Departments at local area Ashley Becker; Karen and Joseph Sierra Moorman, Dr. Carol Choye to Lemansky, Tian Liao, Ava Losardo, sponsored by the JA Coles PTA, was Moser, Ayden Mullins, Isaiah hospitals and organizations through created to give back to those in need Franzone Memorial, Anna Gumpel; Kiley Porter and Health and Wellness Shawn Lyght, Amanda Magee, Emma William and Ruth Linge Memorial, to Brandon Boyarsky; SPFHS PTA Nathaniel, Kyle Nolan, Aditya Phatak, Margolis, Giulianna Milano, Kyle the Coles Kids Care program. Dona- in our community throughout the Elle Priesing, Elina Puri, Jessica tions included new crafts, puzzles, LeeDar Sneor and Caitlin Bourke; scholarships: Robert Adams, Jr. to Minall, Paul Mullarkey, Calum school year. Other programs include Rojek, Benjamin Root, Sydney cards, activity sets, coloring books Sharing Lunches, a holiday food drive, William McGinn Memorial, Nicho- Matthew Lozito and Dr. Terry K. Murray, Emma Noriega, Diego Otero, las Route; Courtney Metzger Memo- Riegel to Alexandra Vuono; Park Sadler, Anna Saltzman, Joshua Sophia Paleski, Owen Pickel, Kathryn and markers and games. a clothing and shoe drive, a pet food Seewald, Isabela Segarra, Evan Sena, Kelly Blanchette, CCLS, the Valerie drive and a canned food drive. rial, Maria DelSordi; James O’Hara Middle School McTB scholarships: Power, Brigitte Priel, Reese Priel, Powers Memorial, Nicholas Heath Andrew Kriney and Vaishnavi Sophie Shapiro, Anna Sicoli, Emily Nathaniel Rayan, Jordana Romero and Caraid McGovern; Dr. Murial Ramanan; Terrill Middle School John Sicoli, Keeran Sivaneri, Victoria Jimenez, Nikita Sahasrabudhe, Finn Ramsden Memorial, Mackenzie C. Foulks scholarships: Zachary Solsky, Diana Stinkova, Rebecca Sautner, Arnav Saxena, Abigail The Student View O’Brien; Terry and Arlene Riegel Fleischman and Bridget Wallden; Strug, Brenna Sullivan, Eleni Skibinsky, Anna Soifer, Sarah Sorkin, Scholarship Fund, Caroline English; Brunner Elementary scholarships: Dr. Theocharopoulou, Yasmin Ulerio, Luke Talty, Matthew Teevan, Shaan A Column Written by James Sochan Memorial, Samantha Albert DeSousa Memorial to Nirmit Lucas Vega, Megan Walsh, Julianna Trehan, Andrew Wolff, Elijah Wu, Local High School Students Graifer; Jeffrey Spring Memorial, Damania and Brunner PTA Special Warren, Jamie Weinberg, Zachary Bennet Xia, Thomas Yick, Jeremy David Saggio, and Franklin Maine Services to Shefali Dahiya and Anna Winigrad, Eliyah Wong, Julia Yick, Zimmerman and Helen McConnell Spooner, Piekutowski; J. Ackerman Coles El- Andrew Yu, Victor Zhang Grade 6 By AMANDA PYLE me, about what it’s like being a Republi- Rachel Graham. ementary scholarships: Carl M. Grade 8 can in Westfield High School (WHS). Other individuals and community Kumpf to Julie Kim and Divya Distinguished Honor Roll On June 12, President Donald Trump We always share the same responses, Regular Honor Roll became the first U.S. President to ever sit organizations delegate to the Narayanan, and Carol Patten Memo- Riley Atkins, Olivia Augello, Nyla saying that we’re often times afraid of the Bridget Abbott, Vincent Augello, Bartholomew, Cameron Bloodgood, down with a leader of North Korea, cur- judgment that we would receive if we Foundation’s dedicated Screening rial to Hannah Davis; Evergreen El- rently led by Kim Jong-un. Committee the details of scrutinizing ementary scholarships: Dr. Beverlee Jayden Ball, Michael Banic, Chase James Blundo, Saidy Bober, Carys were open about our beliefs. Bermingham, Luke Brencsons, Browne, Ella Burgio, Isabella Cam- Not to my surprise, I rarely heard any I can vividly recall being asked “Are and determining the year’s most de- Kaminetzky to Mikaela Tajo, Kehs- positive reactions to President Trump’s you a Republican?,” and having to hesi- serving students who also meet their Aakjer Memorial to Bradley Chernoff Aislinn Brooks, John Burke, Ruby panile, Sripriya Challa, Emily impressive accomplishment. tate in my response as I wasn’t sure if I varied criteria. These partners and Calabrese, Nathaniel Calefati, Ava Colasanti, David Cooper, Graeme Westfield is quickly transitioning into and Chickie Giraud Memorial to An- was in the mood to be looked down upon the students honored by their scholar- drew Parvin; McGinn Elementary Chin, Sofia Ciullo, Sebastian Clarke, Daniskas, Jason DelCore, Luke a Democratic town, with the recent elec- for simply saying “yes.” Camille Cooke, Brandon DiDario, Doyle, Katherine Echols, Ryan tion of only the second Democratic mayor ships are: Besson Family Memorial, Mariana Cassidy Excellence Awards This is extremely disheartening. I Joseph Dietze and Zoe Cardenas; to Matthew Shih and Megan Small; Grace Downey, Bridget Ennis, Kerry Enayati, Joseph Entin, Lauren in Westfield’s history. Granted, I would shouldn’t have to live in constant fear of consider myself a socially liberal person, Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grill, Adam and School One Elementary scholar- Ericksen, Nicholas Evangelista, Isaac Fleckenstein, Eden Gabbai, Katherine people’s reactions to my political beliefs. Feinberg, Evan Fitzgerald, Lauren Guo, Jane Harrison, Lily Jayinski, in that I support gay marriage, I’m pro- I shouldn’t have to worry about losing Mayerson; Mauro and Rulene ships: James V. Cerasa to Lauren choice and that I believe in racial equal- DiFrancesco, Riya Desai; Frank Trentacoste and Jeffrey Grysko to Fitzgerald, Joshua Gabbai, Sophia Joshua Jenkelowitz, Keira Kelly, Ella friends or losing people’s respect if they Gallahue, Patricia Gillen, John Kleinbaum, Rachel Lacerda, Ava ity. However, from a political standpoint, heard I was a Republican. But most im- DiNizo Memorial, Caraid McGovern; Katherine Schug. I have very Republican views. portantly, I shouldn’t have to stress ex- Donna Doremus Memorial, Daniella For further information, please visit Glander, Lindsey Goldberg, Christo- Lerner, Katelyn Lester, Layne Levine, Whenever politics is brought up among plaining to people how just because I’m Cohen; Friday’s Place, Clifford pher Groom, Matthew Harvey, Tho- Ava Levy, Rachel Levy, Rachel my friend group or in a class, it feels like www.spfscholarshipfoundation.org or a Republican, doesn’t mean I’m close- Stueck; Girl Scouts, Ciara McParland; contact the Foundation’s president, Mary mas Haverlock, Jodi Hayes, Megan Lipsky, Ahana Majumdar, Maya I always hear about how awful President minded. Hillyer, Mark Huby, Lily Hughes, Marcassoli, Kelly Marques, Colin Trump is, and how he is failing as Presi- Gordon Memorial Lacrosse, Jake Ball Cappio at (908) 889-8155, or However, this is a tricky slope to navi- Rigney and Kerry Regan; Doris Koues [email protected]. Jacob Jablon, Amir Johnson, Jacob McAuliffe, Julian Meinke, Lindsey dent, and how his supporters must be gate in WHS. High school in general is a insane, immoral Americans. This makes Memorial, Bridget Wallden; John and Kanterman, Andrew Kipp, Leah Midrano, Matthew Mihansky, difficult place to maneuver. It’s a time in Klurman, Jenna Lee, Sophia Lerner, Kourtney Most, Ethan Murray, Diti me, a once proud Republican, feel teenagers’ lives when they are develop- Marie Losavio Memorial, Samantha ashamed — and ignorant even — of my Graifer; Tom Montagna (Follow Your Noah Levy, Annette Liang, Alexander Nainwal, Diya Nainwal, Shreya Nara, ing their own identity, and along with that Gettysburg College Lo, Emi Makimura, Julian Martin, Benjamin Nathan, Saverio Paradiso, political views. development, they are discovering their Dream), Louis Daniele; Katherine In today’s society, being Republican is own, individual beliefs on worldly issues Newcomer Memorial, Sydney Von Dean's List Alexa Martorano, Allison Miller, Emily Park, Pari Patel, Lauren Peeney, complicated. Once you say you’re a Re- relating to politics. This period of time’s Oehsen; Lynn Payne Memorial, Michael Minniti, Jake Monroy, Aidan Lily Peskin, Jayant Rai, Gabriella publican — or use the word conservative difficulty is only amplified by current AREA — Gettysburg College stu- Mooney, Abdulaye-Albert Ndiaye, Rijo, Daivya Sadhvani, Ashley — people assume the worst. It feels as if Sydney Von Oehsen; Dr. Robert V. dents whose semester averages were societal conditions. Scalera Memorial, Mackenzie Vanessa Ossy, Sydney Phillips, Jack- Sekiya, Billie Rose Sherratt, Sarah they assume that you are racist, homopho- The stigma that surrounds being Re- 3.6 or above were recently placed on son Pope, Matthew Power, Mariam Sicoli, Gabriel Silver, Catherine bic, or to make it more timely, that you Inacker; LaVerne Schnell Memorial, the Dean's Honor List. publican is extremely problematic as it Grace Fontana; School One Retired Ramazashvili, Grace Regan, Jonathan Skwirut, Rebecca Sohmer, Ashley support separating families at the Mexi- makes many young people, myself in- The following local students have can-American border. Elementary Educators and Staff, Rembish, Brodie Robertson, Thomas Steer, Emma Szabo, Dhruv Thakare, cluded, afraid to embrace our own be- been awarded this outstanding aca- Rodriguez, Peri Roper, Miranda Julia Tiedemann, Anthony Virone, This could not be further from the liefs. Amelia Graham; SPFHS Italian truth, for me. But, with the countless demic achievement in the Spring Rossi, Samuel Rouder, Morgan Ryan, Jack Wall, Daniel Wong, Gia Ziekert The stigma surrounding being a young Honor Society, Maria DelSordi and 2018 semester: negative connotations that accompany Republican is daunting, and in WHS, I Josephine Catuogno; Scotch Plains- Noah Sadler, Ethan Scariati, Meghan Grade 6 being Republican today — specifically in Alyssa Beyer of Garwood; Jessica Schirm, Tyler Sinetar, Nora St Onge, personally feel its repercussions first- Fanwood Ice Hockey Association, Casale of Cranford; David DeBole of current-day Westfield — it’s hard to not hand. I, a Westfield resident since birth, Adam Glod; Lina Suriano Memorial, Jessica Steinberg, James Sullivan, Regular Honor Roll feel ashamed of my political views. have never felt afraid to express my Cranford; Elizabeth Gately of Giovanni Sullivan-Massa, Morgan Chioma Agwu, Jude Albert, I have had numerous conversations Josephine Catuogno; SPF Lacrosse Westfield; Carly Kalis of Westfield. beliefs until the 2016 U.S. Presidential Club Scholarship, Nicholas Route and Switsky, Hadassah Tabak, Isaac Tu, Brianna Alvarez, Matthew Arnold, with my fellow high school students, who election happened. And over the previ- I know share the same political views as Erica Paprocki; Mauro and Rulene Samantha Walden, Vivian Worley Nathan Arnold, Rishav Bagchi, ous years, this fear has only been ampli- DiFrancesco Saint Bartholomew Stu- Scotch Plains Resident Grade 7 Camila Barreto, Spencer Bauman, PUBLIC NOTICE fied by the increasing judgment I feel Madeline Beauregard, Laura Benko, when admitting to my peers that I’m a dent, Caroline Gutierrez; Frank Graduates with Honors Distinguished Honor Roll TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Republican. Fumosa Memorial, Ethan Wollman; Hayley Blacker, Sean Bradley, Sophia PLANNING BOARD If today’s youth is led to believe that Marie DiFrancesco Leppert Briana SCOTCH PLAINS — Andrea May Benjamin Abrams, Olivia Aiere, Catalano, Arsh Chaudhary, Julianna TAKE NOTICE, that on Monday, July 9, the risks of asserting their own opinions McGowan; John J. Maggs Memorial, McNeely of Scotch Plains graduated Emma Alchus, Diego Arcila, Alana Compierchio, Sara Coniglio, 2018 the Planning Board of the Township are greater than the rewards, the very Ryan Midwinter, and Camille DiNizo Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Beardsley, Eric Botney, Chloe Mackenzie Crimmins, Mauro Derosa, of Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jer- principles of American democracy will Memorial, Claudia Sahaj. Accounting from James Madison Burfeindt, Joseph Catalano, Bridget Nikhil Desai, Quinn Donahue, Emily sey, approved the adoption of Resolution be lost. Society as a whole needs to learn The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ro- University during commencement ex- Davis, Nishaan Desai, Stefini Drivas, Ericksen, Javier Esteban, Bianca 18-09, recommending further action by to embrace differing opinions, and work the Township Council by endorsing the tary Club and the Rotary-Garbe Foun- ercises May 4. Kate Eng, Dylan Fei, Neve Ferreira, Evans, Aidan Fairweather, Kayla preliminary investigation report referenced together to find sufficient solutions to Ms. McNeely was among more Emily Filipski, Ethan Filler, Weston Fiore, Katherine Fitzgerald, Evan pressing issues, or else the foundation of dation administer the funds for the as the Parker Gardens Redevelopment following scholarships: Rotary Garbe than 4,400 students who received Fischer, Bradley Frank, Jessica Gauthier, Ava Goldberg, Mia Gonyou, Study and determining that the designated our great country will be threatened. And undergraduate, master's, educational Gallagher, Andrew Giuliani, Char- Ethan Grant, Aubrey Gulbin, Tyler properties comprise a non-condemnation I wholeheartedly believe that this idea of Foundation, awarded for four years area in need of redevelopment. The Reso- acceptance of all beliefs start at a smaller to Rosella Cuomo, Rhiannon specialist and doctoral degrees. lotte Gumpel, Bridget Hernandez, Gulbin, Ashley Hoberman, Julia lution memorializing said approval was level, such as starting in WHS. Avery Higinbotham, Dara Hsu, Jaramillo, Ninad Kashikar, Nathaniel duly presented and adopted by said Plan- Meredith Kenoff, Alexis Kern, Krauss, Emma Kuchar, Artemis Levy ning Board at the regular meeting on July ϯϱϳ^ŽƵƚŚǀĞĂƐƚ Rebecca Kessler, Catherine Lavin, Collins, Shaina Li, Benjamin Liang, 9, 2018. A copy of said Resolution has BE WISE Samuel Leibowitz, Michael Levin, Chloe Liddy-LaPadura, Sanaa been filed in the office of the Board and/or and tĞƐƚĨŝĞůĚ͕E:ϬϳϬϵϬ the office of the municipal clerk and is Anthony Malta, Ryan Matulonis, Mahajan, Thomas Marcassoli, Kaylie available for public inspection. ADVERTISE ϵϬϴͲϮϯϯͲϲϬϯϬ Sophie Meinke, Lauren Mirenda, Marrero, Hanna McCann, Kieran Shannon Rapant Salma Mohammed, Elizabeth Moose, McElroy Barker, Louis Messano, Land Use Secretary goleader.com/form/bulletin ǁĞƐƚĨŝĞůĚĂŶŝŵĂů͘ĐŽŵ 1 T - 7/19/18, The Times Fee: $20.91 Matthew Nervi, Alexis O’Brien, Charlotte Middleton, Brendan Miller, Aaron Perrotta, Haley Richardson, Jack Nolan, Kelly O’Donnell, Haley PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE tŚĞƌĞzŽƵƌWĞƚsĂĐĂƚŝŽŶƐ͊ Abbie Sapira, Nicholas Schmidt, Oliver, Hope Olivito, John Paino, TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD the R-1 and R-3 Zones. The applicant is not John Pearce, Kaitlyn Phillips, Ryan ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT applying for any variance relief. McAlindin Named to Pierson, Eliana Rafal, Jaden TAKE NOTICE that on the 9th day of 3. Application ZBA-18-015: Granted Providence Dean’s List Reynolds, Noah Ricca, Noah July, the Zoning Board of the Township of approval to Five Aces Resources LLC and ĂŝůǇZĂƚĞƐ͗ Rotondo, Joelle Russo, Alexander Cranford, in the County of Union took the Jola Resources LLC, applicant, for pre- FANWOOD — Kevin McAlindin Salameh, Alyssa Sapienza, Molli following actions: liminary and final minor site plan approval, and C-1, C-2 and D-3 variances to con- ΨϯϬ͘ϮϱͬĚĂǇĨŽƌŽŐƐ of Fanwood, a member of the class of Semel, Jonathan Soler, Hannah 1. Application ZBA – 18-014: Adopted struct a two-story office building; including 2020, has been named to the Dean’s Solomon, Leah Stevens, Cameron a Resolution of Memorialization approving possible partial professional or medical ΨϮϰͬĚĂǇĨŽƌĂƚƐ List at Providence College for the Switsky, Emersyn Teicher, Veronica the request for preliminary and final subdi- offices, in the NC Zone. The property is in vision, site plan, use and bulk variance a split zone – NC and C-1. Offices are a Spring 2018 semester. To qualify for Thompson, Jake Timchak, Daniel approvals. The applicant is requesting 2 conditional use in the NC zone and this ΨϮϲͬĚĂǇĨŽƌŝƌĚƐ the Dean’s List, students must achieve Urbina, Drew Van Ostenbridge, An- “D” variances, 9 “C” variances and 8 de- application meets all the conditions. The at least a 3.55 grade point average thony Veglia, Helene Velecela, sign waivers. The applicant proposes to proposal will exceed the maximum imper- ĂůůĨŽƌKƵƌǆŽƚŝĐZĂƚĞƐ with a minimum of 12 credits. Vincent Violante, Dylan Weiner construct an additional warehouse facility vious coverage of 75 percent in the NC on Lot 6.01, and to subdivide Lot 6.01 into zone, while 82.2 percent is proposed. The two parcels, here referred to as Lots 6.01A existing coverage is 80 percent. The C- and 6.01B. Lots 2 and 3 will be merged into variances are required for parking and a ^ƵŵŵĞƌŽĂƌĚŝŶŐ^ƉĞĐŝĂůƐ͊ This is your new home Lot 601B. Lot 6.01A will continue to house waiver is requested for parking setbacks. the existing warehouse facility. The Appli- (§255-26G(3)(a). The parking is proposed we are talking about cant will construct the new warehouse behind the building, however being that facility on Lot 6.01B on Block 640 Lots 2, 3, the property is on a corner lot, the parking ϭ&Z&Z EŝŐŚƚŽĨŽĂƌĚŝŶŐEŝŐŚƚŽĨŽĂƌĚŝŶŐ and 6.01 as designated on the Township is located inside the required setback area Tax Map, also known as 677 and 679 of 15 feet for two streets, McKinley Street ǁŝƚŚĂtĞĞŬ^ƚĂǇΎǁŝƚŚ ĂtĞĞŬ^ƚĂǇΎ Raritan Road and 40 Jackson Drive, in the and Commerce Drive (the property is bor- ΎKŶĞĐŽƵƉŽŶƉĞƌĐůŝĞŶƚ͘ĂŶŶŽƚďĞĐŽŵďŝŶĞĚĞĐŽƵƉŽŶƉĞƌĐůŝĞŶƚ͘ĂŶŶŽƚďĞĐŽŵďŝŶĞĚ NC and C-1 Zones. dered by three streets). Therefore, a de- ǁǁŝƚŚĂŶǇŽƚŚĞƌŽĨĨĞƌ͘ǆƉŝƌĞƐϴͬϯϭͬϮϬϭϴŝƚŚ ĂŶǇŽƚŚĞƌŽĨĨĞƌ͘ ǆƉŝƌĞƐϴͬϯϭͬϮϬϭϴ 2. Application ZBA -18-016: Granted sign waiver is required. The applicant is approval to Fairview Manor, LLC/Dreyers requesting a variance for 4 parking spaces Farm, applicant, for preliminary and final for the flexibility of possibly placing a medi- site plan approval. The applicant is also cal office use at some point in the future. Owen Brand applying for a pergola in the front of the farm The last variance requested is for side ŽĂƌĚϭWĞƚΘZĞĐĞŝǀĞ Ψϱ K&& stand building, storm water improvements yard setback where 10.3 feet is proposed Mortgage Development Officer (including a water quality treatment device and 12 feet is required. (§255 Attachment ϭϬйŽĨĨ Phone - 908.789.2730 1, Schedule 1) on Block 642 Lot 8 and ĂŶŝŶĞ&ůƵsĂĐĐŝŶĞΎ and installing a 24 inch CMP slotted drain in Cell - 908.337.7282 the front of the property), paving the previ- Block 642 Lot 9 as designated on the ĂŶĚĚŝƚŝŽŶĂůŽĂƌĚĞƌΎ ΎŶĂƉƉŽŝŶƚŵĞŶƚŝƐŶĞĐĞƐƐĂƌǇ͘ Township Tax Map also known as 643 WůĞĂƐĞĐĂůůŽƵƌŽĨĨŝĐĞƚŽƐĐŚĞĚƵůĞ͘ ously approved gravel parking lot, ADA ΎKŶĞĐŽƵƉŽŶƉĞƌĐůŝĞŶƚ͘ĂŶŶŽƚďĞ Email - [email protected] aisle striping and signage, the addition of a Raritan Road and McKinley Street in the KŶĞĐŽƵƉŽŶƉĞƌĐůŝĞŶƚ͘ŽƵƉŽŶĐĂŶ ĐŽŵďŝŶĞĚǁŝƚŚĂŶǇŽƚŚĞƌŽĨĨĞƌ͘ NMLS # 222999 gravel area and path to the existing build- NC and C-1 Zones. ŶŽƚďĞĐŽŵďŝŶĞĚǁŝƚŚĂŶǇŽƚŚĞƌ ings and greenhouses on Block 151 Lot 14 ŽƚŚƉĞƚƐŵƵƐƚďŽĂƌĚĚƵƌŝŶŐƐĂŵĞƐƚĂǇ͘ All loans subject to approval. Equal Housing Lender. Santander Bank, N.A. is a Member FDIC and a wholly owned Jeffrey Pistol ŽĨĨĞƌ͘KĨĨĞƌĞǆƉŝƌĞƐϵͬϭϱͬϭϴ͘ subsidiary of Banco Santander, S.A. 2017 Santander Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Santander, Santander Bank as designated on the Township Tax Map, Board Secretary ǆƉŝƌĞƐϴͬϯϭͬϮϬϭϴ and the Flame logo are trademarks of Banco Santander, S.A. or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. C0427_12F 12/09/16 also known as 831 Springfield Avenue in 1 T - 7/19/18, The Leader Fee: $68.34 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 19, 2018 Page 17 POPCORN “First Reformed” An Inconvenient Proof 4 popcorns One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent

By Michael S. Goldberger And Mr. Hawke, working scenes that film critic you can expect to see at next year’s It is unfortunate. But it only makes Academy Awards, exasperates us in complete sense that Paul Schrader’s Toller’s laxity to address his illness. dark and starkly truthful “First Re- There are folks like that, a true-to-life formed” will be one of 2018’s most disregard that further cements the important movies. Whether or not you movie’s mission, which, we surmise, is like its profoundly intense take on cur- not simply to discern the truth, but to rent events and how that intersects with reestablish it as humanity’s single most the crisis of conscience Ethan Hawke’s important building block. Reverend Ernst Toller is experiencing, Indeed, rigorous stuff, replete with the film is representative of its time. many minutes of thoughtful reflection Unlike in the Great Depression, when as the reverend, glass of whiskey at cheerful movies tried to paste things hand, makes entries into his journal, Photo by Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader and The Times over until happy times were here again, which he has vowed will be destroyed PARK SOUNDS...Black Dog performed Led Zeppelin tunes to a packed crowd on this intense, artistic muckrake dives after one year. Add to this some tense the lawn at Echo Lake Park last Wednesday. The event is part of the Union County headlong into the tribulation. moments of equally weighty dialogue Summer Arts Festival concert series. On Wednesday, July 25, The Vinny’s & But expect no answers as we witness as he tries at the behest of Mary, a Katfish Lucy is set to perform on the summer stage at Echo Lake Park. Reverend Toller navigate the whims, troubled parishioner exquisitely played wiles and sometimes disingenuous per- by Amanda Seyfried, to address hus- petrations that attend the approaching, band Michael’s desire to have her preg- 250th anniversary celebration of his nancy terminated. But if seeking the NJWA Summer Symphony little, antique-status church in company of someone who would nor- STRIKE A CHORD...Guitarist and vocalist Zoë Evans will perform an evening Snowbridge, New York. Rather, per- mally be averse to imbibing such stress- of original music and entertainment at the Cranford Community Center on haps so as not to not turn off those who ful fare, you could also say this is a love Monday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. Orchestra to Play July 26 would on first blush be opposed to story. CLARK -- Audience members have Ms. Deng, also a staff member at rummaging in its controversial themes, Yep, people have all sorts of crazy, a delightful opportunity awaiting them the NJWA Music Studio, holds a B.A. Mr. Schrader personalizes the big is- dysfunctional and/or challenged rela- Zoë Evans to Perform as they hear the melodious sounds of in Music and an M.M. in Piano Per- sues, and thus engages the viewer to tionships, and fact is stranger than fic- tangentially arrive at his or her own tion. So, here’s that authenticity factor famous musicians this July when the formance. In addition to her local conclusion. Folks are much more apt to again. It’s a recurring theme, replete Live at Community Center New Jersey Workshop for the Arts performances, she has performed in experience revelation if they think it’s with an abrupt, closing scene I should (NJWA) presents its nineteenth Sum- Taipei, Taiwan, Singapore and Hong their own idea. have expected from this neo-art house CRANFORD — The Friends of the College of Music where she studied mer Symphony Orchestra Concert. Kong. To the backdrop of a small town dissertation. It is intent on underlining Cranford Public Library will bring an- songwriting. Since then, she has per- The free event will take place at Zion The musical event is free and open to where the historical church is prof- that there are no pie-in-the-sky solu- other musical virtuoso to the Cranford formed at the House of Blues in Holly- Lutheran Church, 559 Raritan Road, the public. There is ample parking in fered as its image, but where the bulk tions to our dilemmas. And so, when Community Center. Guitarist and vo- wood, Milk Bar, along with other ven- Clark, on Thursday, July 26, at 7:30 the Zion Lutheran Church parking lot. of its citizens attend the big, new age something really bad happens at about calist Zoë Evans will perform, on Mon- ues in San Francisco, Calif., and the p.m. The Summer Symphony Orchestra Abundant Life Church headed by the one-third mark, our moral tote board day, July 23, at 7:30 p.m., an evening of Bowery Electric, along with other ven- Commenting on this year’s orches- is an ensemble of the New Jersey Cedric the Entertainer’s Pastor Jeffers, begins recalculating frantically. original music and entertainment. ues, in New York City. Zoë now lives in Toller wrestles with how rationaliza- Thrown for a bit of a loop, we wonder Zoë Evans began singing and play- the New York City Metro area and is tra, Director Janet Lyman remarked, Workshop for the Arts, a 501-c3 non- tion threatens human piety. He keeps a “This music is from great master- profit organization founded in 1972. if we’ve categorized everyone accurately. ing piano at the young age of 3. Her working on her upcoming EP. journal, introduced in the prologue, a Take the reverend for instance: We want father taught her classical piano and she No registration is required for this works of Beethoven, Bizet and Bach, For additional information, visit the keeping score of the perennial war be- to think he’s righteous...that his very with an added twist the song studio at 150-152 East Broad Street, tween sin and a virtue that he fears is being is proof of absolute good both in learned to sing before she could talk. free concert. The Cranford Community ‘Chopstix.’ The Summer Symphony Westfield, phone (908) 789-9696 or losing, quite frankly, its virtue. Ardu- this life and beyond…something to hang When she was 15, she began playing Center is located at 220 Walnut Av- is sounding very beautiful.” log on to ously, studiously, Reverend Toller’s tra- our hopes on amidst the rampant prevari- guitar and writing songs and recorded enue, and is accessible to all. For more The program will include www.njworkshopforthearts.com. vail is a microcosm of that age old cation besmirching our landscape. As her first album “Raw”. Soon after gradu- information about the Friends, visit “Edgemont Overture,” “1st Move- battle between the forces of light and Mr. Hawke’s Toller tries to figure it out, ating high school, she attended Berklee cranfordlibrary.org. ment of the Pastoral Symphony” and Westfielder Selected darkness. he beckons us into his tortured, theologi- “Ode to Joy” by Ludwig van Then, taking it a step further, through cal conundrum. Respecting the zeal, we Beethoven. The orchestra will also For GRAMMY Camp subtle dabs of reality and the benefi- must follow. Look at us, being oh so WESTFIELD — Benjamin cence that can be achieved when art is smart. No aliens, cyborgs or personae Bertolotti’s Art on Display be performing Georges Bizet’s music nobly wielded in the service of human- from make-believe worlds. from his opera “Carmen” and Johann Zakharenko of Westfield was selected kind, the reverend’s ruminations are In short, welcome to Philosophy # Sebastian Bach’s “The Best of Bach”. as a participant in GRAMMY Camp. suddenly interwoven with nearly every 101, where the hypotheses are tossed At Kenilworth Library The concert will feature piano so- Benjamin will study Electronic Mu- trouble that befalls our civilization. It’s hither and thither and, where, by loist Chin-Wen Deng, who will be sic Production at the camp. often painful to witness, the heatedly semester’s end, you’ll know how many KENILWORTH -- The Gallery- dreams. There are over 30 artworks in playing everyone’s favorite first piece The GRAMMY Museum an- visceral deductions…a cold splash in angels can fit on the head of a pin. At the on-the-Boulevard in the Kenilworth this exhibit using acrylics and spray on the piano “Chopstix”. nounced that 87 talented high school the face reminiscent of the rebuke is- root, it’s rather simple, what we’ve been Library is currently exhibiting the paint on board, canvas, wood and paper. Ms. Lyman, an instructor at the students from 66 U.S. cities and 21 sued by Jack Nicholson’s Colonel trying to understand almost since the paintings of Kenilworth resident Carol Her works have been featured in NJWA Music Studio, holds a B.M. in U.S. states have been selected as par- Nathan R. Jessep in “A Few Good world’s opening day. It’s Good versus Bertolotti. gallery shows in Italy, Los Angeles Violin and an M.M. in Music Educa- ticipants in the 14th annual Men” (1992): “You can’t handle the Evil and Faith versus Despair, a double Titled “12th Street, Scarlet Town and New York. Her work is also part GRAMMY Camp program. truth!” Thus, if you’re paying atten- bill now playing at the “First Reformed.” of a retrospective on the life of Bob tion. A retiree from the Tenafly Board tion, auteur Schrader throws down the … and the Shinbone Star” the show will of education, she is the director of the The signature music industry camp gauntlet. “First Reformed,” rated R, is an A24 continue through September. Dylan in Hibbing, Minn., and ap- NJWA Wednesday Morning Strings for U.S. high school students will be Rendering it even more searing and release directed by Paul Schrader and A self-taught artist, Ms. Bertolotti pears in the book “Beatles Art”. and is also Music Director at Zion held in Los Angeles from July 17 to certain to make you wish your seat stars Ethan Hawke, Amanda Seyfried states she has drawn inspiration for her The gallery is open to the public Lutheran Church. She is the recipient July 21, at the University of Southern could adjust to the inevitable fidgeti- and Cedric Kyles (Cedric the Entertainer). paintings from diverse sources, includ- during regular library hours. For more of many honors and awards. California Thornton School of Music. ness, the good reverend is not well. Running time: 113 minutes ing movies, TV, and surreal childhood information, call (908) 276-2451.

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| 8FTUæFME0GæDF REALTORS® Page 18 Thursday, July 19, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ‘Linger’ Is a Haunting, Contemporary Tale of Family By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times UNION — Emotional overload from a crisis or tragedy can unite a family or tear it apart. In Craig Garcia’s discussion-worthy play “Linger,” a family faces a grim reality that tests their love. Premiere Stages, the professional theatre housed at Kean University, runs an annual playwrighting competition. Out of almost 600 entries, the 2018 winning play, “Linger,” is a haunting, contemporary tale that could take place in “Anytown, USA”. The mother Maryanne (Danielle Skraastad), a pediatrician, and the father James (Michael Frederic), a businessman, have two children, Mike (Robby Haltiwanger) and his preteen sister Summer (Sarah Kathryn Maki). Since Mike is about to graduate high school in two months, the par- Photo courtesy of Mike Peters ents want to plan one big, memo- FAMILY TIES...Pictured, left to right, are: Robby Haltiwanger as Mike, Danielle rable, last family trip together during Skraastad as Maryanne, and Michael Frederic as James in the Premiere Stages the upcoming summer vacation. production of “Linger” by Craig Garcia. As the ingenious set (designed by Harry Feiner) comes alive, we are They don’t know the kids’ passwords also, plays credibly thanks to fine invited into an upscale living room and must physically wrestle with them acting by Mr. Kaplan and Mr. with Mike’s bedroom off stage left. to try to see any of the pictures or Frederic. The teen’s much-used baseball bat messages about the party. The resolution at this topical, new and glove rest near his bed, as well as What happens next is a whirlwind play’s end is not forced, but feels his guitar and laptop computer, all of activity – some a little bit of a organic to the dilemma. How do fami- regular, all-American teen fare. reality stretch – but a maelstrom of lies rebuild trust and go on with their The family is getting ready to at- emotions that are spit out, raw and private lives in a public world where Photo courtesy of David Coken DOWNTOWN WITH NJFO...New Jersey Festival Orchestra (NJFO), led by Music Director David Wroe, changed gear last tend a wedding, while both the kids real. Act ll comes alive with the meat news, gossip, half-truths and lies are Tuesday to deliver the authentic sounds of a modern swing band in full flight. Presenting blistering hits from Glen Miller and balk at dressing up and going to the of the conflict. Producing Artistic just a tweet away? Maybe they just Benny Goodman and standards from the Golden Age of Broadway, the concert on Quimby Street in Westfield kicked off the affair. It takes a bit of yelling from Director John Wooten enlivens the can’t. 2018 summer season of Downtown Westfield’s Sweet Sounds Downtown Jazz Festival, which takes place Tuesday nights in both mom and dad to extricate them action by insisting on a blistering “Linger” continues at the Bauer July and August. To learn more about NJFO and its new season beginning October 16 at the First United Methodist Church from their smartphones. All appears pace for the well-constructed dia- Boucher Theatre Center in Kean in Westfield, go to www.NJfestivalorchestra.org. to be the typical teen versus parent logue. Visually memorable are the University’s Vaughn Eames Hall at bickering. Then things take a decid- scenes where the mother and son fight 1000 Morris Avenue in Union week- edly downward, dark turn. and when the mother and father spar ends through Sunday, July 29. For Flashing lights from a police car philosophically as they physically tickets to the handicapped accessible, Sixteen-Piece Swing Band appear through the grand picture win- dance around each other. air-conditioned theater, call the box dow, foreshadowing a serious prob- Just as in reality, this fictionalized office at (908) 737-7469 or visit Pre- lem. Mike and his dad go down to version of life shows that sometimes miere Stages online at police headquarters, so the teen can there is never a “one-size-fits-all” www.premierestagesatkean.com. Returns to Mindowaskin Tonight answer some questions about a party solution to complex, multi-layered WESTFIELD -- The Westfield journey through time creating the I Met You,” Duke Ellington’s “Don’t he attended the previous night. It problems. Community Swing Band, a.k.a. Nos- sound and styles of the big-band era, Get Around Much Anymore” and seems that at said party, Bobby (Will The play rings true on many levels Gipsy Kings Music talgia – The Big Band, under the often performing the original scores Artie Shaw’s “Begin the Beguine,” Ehren), an openly gay teen, who, while because of believable relationships leadership of Sal Melillo and con- of Count Basie, Glenn Miller and amongst many other popular big-band heavily intoxicated, kissed members presented by a stellar cast. Especially Tribute Concert ducted by George Estes, returns to Benny Goodman, amongst other big- favorites. of the baseball team. This led to an enthralling is the parent duo of Ms. WESTFIELD — A special Gipsy Mindowaskin Park tonight, July 19, band greats. Mr. Marino, known for The concert will be held in assault and rape. Who has done what? Skraastad and Mr. Frederic. These Kings music tribute concert returns at 7:30 p.m. his style of sophistication and charm, Mindowaskin Park, located next to Social media explodes with texts, seasoned actors know the arc of pac- to Galeria West, located at 111 The Westfield Community Swing is often found to have tonal compari- the Westfield Municipal Building at photos and opinions from fellow high ing and building on each other’s vol- Quimby Street. Accomplished Span- Band, a.k.a. Nostalgia – The Big sons to Frank Sinatra. Mr. Marino, a 425 East Broad Street in Westfield. schoolers. ume level, vocal intensity and emo- ish guitarist Pedro Cortes and his Band, is a 16-piece swing band fea- New Jersey native, and a resident of The event is free to the public; audi- What parent wants to hear that tional interplay. special guest flamenco music artists turing vocalist, Bob Marino. Its mem- Warren Township will sing some of ence members are encouraged to bring news? Certainly not the victim’s dad, Playwright Garcia has written in- perform this internationally popular bers are musicians who have per- the selections from Dean Martin’s blankets or chairs. widower Gerald (Jonathan C. Kaplan) your-face, truth-laced dialogue that music. Come enjoy an exciting sum- formed with big bands and other en- “Ain’t That A Kick In The Head,” For further information, call (908) or any of the party-goers’ parents. stabs at the heart. Add to that the raw mer evening at this passionate cul- sembles throughout the New York “Summer Wind” by Frank Sinatra 789-4080 or call the swing band at Maryanne and James are portrayed, intensity of the male teens’ perfor- tural experience! and New Jersey area. and “Beyond the Sea” by Bobby (908) 342-2227. quite stereotypically as parents who mances and the two-act play emo- The event takes place on Friday, During this performance, the band Darin. Additional selections for the For more information about the band, are not familiar with smartphone apps tionally entangles the audience in its July 20, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 takes concert goers on a nostalgic evening include Count Basie’s “Until go to www.nostalgiathebigband.com. and don’t monitor their kids’ phones. web. The reaction of both fathers, for each adult and $15 per child.

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Prepared by DAVID B. CORBIN Will Galway, “When you add the of Scotch Plains, along with their gram, a 501c3 charitable organi- at the Park Middle “Field of The Westfield Leader/The Times parents into the mix, I’m going two kids, Braedan (11) and zation, which has been serving Dreams”, and was a huge suc- to say our total day at Park Middle Park Middle School in Scotch Addison (7). The team has grown Union County since 1974. The cess! handled some 600 people.” each year since its inception, and parent Union County Mudturtle “Alycia and I can’t be more Plains and Scotch Plains-Fanwood The kids who participated (SPF) Raider Rugby hosted a currently has 80 players from Rugby Organization offers rugby excited to watch this flag rugby ranged in age from 5 through 14 Scotch Plains-Fanwood. programs for Flag Rugby, U12/ program continue to grow, both Union Mudturtle Flag Rugby Day and were broken down into the on July 14 and the event that “We take a very laid back ap- U14/U16/U18 Youth Tackle, in in Scotch Plains-Fanwood, as well following divisions: Owls (5-6 proach for our team, both with addition to successful Men’s, as across the state. While some featured 55 flag teams and over yrs), Falcons (7-8), Hawks (9- 350 participants kicked off at 9 the players and parents. If it’s Women’s, and Old Boys teams. of these kids will go on to become 11) and Eagles (12-14). SPF it- not fun for everyone, we’re not For more information on any of successful tackle rugby athletes a.m. and lasted until noon. The self entered eight flag teams Union Mudturtle program was running it right. Our goal is to get these programs, please visit: in middle school, high school, across the four age divisions, kids off of the electronics and www.mudturtlerfc.com college and beyond, we’re also made up of teams from Berkeley which is a record for the pro- Heights, Cranford, Dunnellen, outside running around during “Rugby is actually the origin of really proud to simply introduce gram. the summer, learning to balance American Football as we know it, the game we love to a new gen- Rahway, Scotch Plains-Fanwood Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raider (SPF), Union and Westfield. being competitive, being respect- so to watch the kids make those eration of fans of the sport,” Will Rugby was formed in 2015 by ful and having fun,” Will Galway connections and to learn the Galway said. Teams from Bridgewater, Will and Alycia Galway, both Bayonne and Montclair were also emphasized. strategies of a game that many For information on joining the former rugby players at Rutgers Scotch Plains-Fanwood Flag of us didn’t discover until col- SPF Raider Flag Rugby program, present. University and current residents According to event organizer Rugby is a member of the Union lege, at age eight, is amazing,” please contact Will Galway County Mudturtle Rugby pro- Will Galway expressed. ([email protected]) Matches are played mainly on “With the addition of Rugby to See & Subscribe at Saturdays in the summer from the last Summer Olympics in Rio goleader.com/ballyhoo Probitas Verus Honos mid June to the third week in 2016, we’ve seen a boost in in- BallyhooBallyhoo July, with the towns rotating the terest for the sport and we’ll Submit commentary and items for publishing. hosting responsibilities each continue to do whatever we can Email to [email protected] week. Yesterday was SPF’s sec- to keep that moving forward,” l'ennemi du journaliste ond year hosting a home match Galway concluded. Page S-2 Thursday, July 19, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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* Westfield Blue Tops Westfield White in New Providence 11U Gold League, 7-3 * Page S-22 Thursday, July 19, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Asm. Bramnick Seeks Change Cranford Introduces Ord. In Affordable-Housing Laws To Designate Historic Dist. By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL ing changes to their homes.” By CHRISTINA M. HINKE third-round affordable-housing “I don’t know the politics but I Specially Written for The Westfield Leader It was announced by Township Specially Written for The Westfield Leader agreement. would doubt that local officials CRANFORD – With many proud Clerk Patricia Donahue that a CRANFORD — Assemblyman Westfield settled with the courts want to change the zoning, be- Sunny Acres residents looking on second and final reading of the Jon Bramnick (R-21st, Westfield), last year, and most recently a cause zoning was set by local in the audience, members of the ordinance will take place at the Republican Assembly Minority new apartment complex on South officials,” Mr. Bramnick said. Cranford Township Committee, Tuesday, August 14 meeting. Leader, held a town-hall-style and Central Avenues was built He did say that should the Cran- Tuesday night, unanimously In other business, a total of 25 meeting at Kilkenny House July 9 with inclusionary housing. The ford Planning Board vote against passed upon first reading an or- other resolutions were read and to discuss his ideas on how to town also has earmarked com- the rezoning application that the dinance declaring the Sunny Acres passed including a resolution change state laws that require mercial properties such as next step developers can take is area of Cranford a historic dis- designating $9,700,000 of notes municipalities to provide a cer- Westfield Lumber and Williams to file a lawsuit in state Superior trict. consisting of $8,366,000 gen- tain number of affordable-hous- Nursery as spaces that could Court. Sunny Acres resident and mem- eral bond anticipation notes and ing units. potentially become residential Residents were advised by Mr. ber of the Cranford Preservation $1,334,000 swim pool utility Mr. Bramnick asserted that he with inclusionary housing. Bramnick to show up at the gov- Advisory Board, Loretta Smith, bond anticipation notes both is- is not against providing afford- “Now the court is micro-man- ernmental meetings and plan- spoke about how proud she was sued and dated June 29, 2018 able housing, but rather he is aging how many units you have ning and zoning board hearings at being a resident of the Sunny and payable June 28, 2019 as against the high-density housing to build in these communities to voice their opposition and con- Acres portion of the township and “qualified tax exempt obligations” that goes along with including and that is ridiculous,” Mr. cerns regarding high-density proud that the Sunny Acres sec- pursuant to Section 265 (b) (3) affordable housing within a de- Bramnick said. In his opinion, housing if they want to get any tion is the first area to be desig- of the Internal Revenue Code of velopment and the courts being the courts should not be making traction in making change. nated as a historic district. 1986, as amended. in charge of the determination. the decision. “Keep in mind developers have According to Ms. Smith, there In other business, Township Ad- In municipalities in Union He called the issue partisan. a lot of energy and a lot of money,” are 172 homes that are a part of ministrator Terence M. Wall an- County such as Cranford, “On this issue, Democrats like he said. the Sunny Acres area that is off nounced that the Federal Emer- Westfield, Garwood, Scotch this concept of moving high-den- “Community sentiment is very Raritan Road in the southeast gency Management Agency Plains, Mountainside and sity housing into municipalities,” important,” when a decision such corner of Cranford near the Gar- (FEMA) awarded seven Cranford Fanwood, residents are seeing he said. “They won’t pass or let as the rezoning is being made at den State Parkway and bordering homes with a $1.7-million grant large-scale apartment buildings us vote on any of these bills that the local level, he said. the Rahway River. for flood-elevation projects. being erected with what is called would change the law.” Mr. Bramnick proposed how to Ms. Smith explained that the At the conclusion of the meet- inclusionary housing, meaning At the town-hall meeting last change the concept of providing houses were all built by the Sears ing, Commissioner Mary developers build high-density week, Mr. Bramnick and Repub- affordable housing. Roebuck Company from 1940 to O’Connor and Deputy Mayor Ann housing that sets aside, typi- lican Assemblywoman Nancy He said it should be handled by 1943 under the “Home Club Plan.” Dooley congratulated Chief Fi- cally, 15 to 20 percent for afford- Muñoz (R-21st, Summit) were the State Legislature on a re- It was further noted that the nancial Officer Lavona Patterson able housing, and the munici- joined by about 30 to 40 people gional basis and have a regional Sunny Acres Association was cre- and her staff in the district’s fi- palities will include that in their in attendance, including residents board that decides how many ated shortly after the construc- nance office on an “outstanding” affordable-housing allotment from Cranford and Clark who have affordable units are to be built tion of the homes, “to get the job and for a positive report given that the court imposes upon concerns about the 905 apart- within a region. contractor and Sears to correct for a recently conducted audit. It them. ments that have been proposed He talked about how previously, and fix construction issues.” was reported that only a few For instance, Scotch Plains is at 750 Walnut Avenue in Cranford until about nine years ago, small Another member of Cranford’s years ago, in 2014, the district expected to have 3,000 new by Hartz Mountain Industries, towns could trade with urban Historic Preservation Advisory had 40 comments and improve- apartments built, with about 15 which currently is looking to re- centers. Board, Nancy Price, also spoke ments to be made on its “finan- percent of those earmarked as zone the commercial property to “I have no power to put the bill on behalf of the history-making cial health” and during this most affordable housing, after the residential. up,” Mr. Bramnick said. So, he is ordinance. Ms. Price noted that of recent audit there was only one. township settled its affordable In response to the rezoning going to hold a rally on Thursday, the 172 houses, 134, or 78 per- It also was announced that dur- housing with the court earlier Hartz is proposing, Mr. Bramnick September 20, at 10 a.m., on cent of them, are still recogniz- ing the Thursday, August 2 “Na- this year. commented, “...in essence, the the steps of the Statehouse in able as to the original construc- tional Night Out,” from 6 to 9 Cranford has been slapped with developer says I can no longer Trenton. “It’s only reasonable the tion. p.m., Cranford residents will not builder’s remedy lawsuits that rent...I want to put housing Legislature should do its job,” She also noted that the area only see police and fire vehicles has required the municipality to up...Why? In essence, the easi- Mr. Bramnick said. was the original Osceola Farms and staff, but will be able to build hundreds of units, and the est way to make money.” Mr. Bramnick, Ms. Muñoz and dating back to the early 1900s. register their loved ones if needed township currently is working to Holly Schepisi (R-39th, Ms. Price concluded by noting into a “special needs registry,” fulfill its lawsuits’ obligation that Westwood), Assistant Republi- that the designation “does not which includes those with de- is to be met by the end of the Probitas Verus Honos can Leader, have partnered, Mr. prevent homeowners from mak- year; it still has yet to reach a CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-23 Thursday, July 19, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Five Arrested, Firearm Paperboard Property to Seized During Traffic Stop CRANFORD — A motor vehicle investigation on scene, Patrol- Have Maximum of 124 Units stop in Cranford on Saturday re- man Trotter located a loaded sulted in the arrest of five people handgun in the rear passenger- By MICHAEL BONACCORSO ment without major input from Affordable-housing rulings es- and the seizure of a firearm. side seat pocket of the vehicle. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the borough’s planning board, tablish that 18 of 124 units (15 At 9:52 p.m., Patrolman Brian The firearm, loaded with hol- GARWOOD — A special town- borough council or residents. percent of the total units devel- Trotter stopped a 2001 Mercedes low-point ammunition, was later hall-style meeting was held last However, Garden Homes, the oped) must be “marketed or Benz on Raritan Road near the discovered to be stolen from Thursday allowing borough resi- developer, operating under priced” as affordable units, intersection of Coleman Avenue Georgia, police said. dents to gather insight and ask Garwood Developers LLC, has stated Mr. DiGiovanni. He said when he observed a seatbelt and All five occupants were arrested questions regarding the Paper- chosen to work with borough 60 percent of the affordable units brake-lamp violation. After an and charged with unlawful pos- board redevelopment project. leaders and residents to develop must be two-bedroom units, 20 session of a weapon, possession “No more than 124 rental units” an end product best suited for percent of the affordable units of hollow-point ammunition and will be developed at the North the community, said Mr. must be three-bedroom units, Bramnick Seeks Change receiving stolen property. Avenue site, stated borough re- Northgrave. and 20 percent of the affordable The three adults arrested were development attorney William The existing structure’s status units must be one-bedroom Abdul Simmons, 23, of Irvington, Northgrave. As per a state Su- as “deemed beyond repair” and units. Bramnick said, in this mission. Natez Winston, 20, of Hillside, perior Court ruling, 15 percent no longer viable for use made He said this means that four “We are trying to expose the and Darrian Winston, 25, of Hill- of the 124 units must be listed the property eligible for afford- units of the 124 total units will partisanship...this is a struggle, side. They were all processed as “affordable,” stated Mr. able-housing designation under be three-bedroom units per af- an uphill battle,” Mr. Bramnick and remanded to the Union Northgrave. court rulings, stated Mr. fordable-housing rules and not said. County jail pending a state Su- Mr. Northgrave said the site Northgrave. by the developer’s or the “All the major cities in the State perior Court appearance date. was selected for affordable hous- Garden Homes principal Tony borough’s choice. of New Jersey...they are Demo- Two juveniles in the vehicle were ing as per the borough’s afford- DiGiovanni said an agreement Mr. DiGiovanni said the Pa- cratic controlled and they have processed and released to their able-housing agreement, mean- was made per negotiations with perboard site is “very signifi- zero affordable-housing require- family. ing redevelopment at the loca- borough officials to not develop cant” in comparable size to the ments,” said Don Smith, a Police Chief Ryan Greco stated, tion is “inevitable or unavoid- any “three-bedroom market- Russo Development properties Cranford resident of 51 years. “This was a dangerous situation able” as per court rulings, he rate units” at the site. Mr. on South Avenue. However, the Keith Logan, chief counsel for and I’m proud of the way our said. DiGiovanni said the developer Paperboard development will be the Assembly Republicans in Tren- officers conducted themselves. Mr. Northgrave said, based on and borough officials have con- “significantly smaller,” with 124 ton, provided an overview of the “There’s no doubt that we pre- the property’s “affordable-hous- cluded three-bedroom units cor- units versus the 300 total units seven bills that have been intro- vented a crime from occurring ing status,” the developer could relate with more families, thus being developed by Russo on duced to provide affordable hous- and we were successful in rebuild a much denser develop- more school-aged children. South Avenue. ing. Bill A-1645 proposes to shift moving another firearm from the “They asked for a quality prod- the obligation from the munici- streets,” Chief Greco added. uct. Officials (Garwood mayor pality to the state; A-1650 wants and council) have fought us (ne- to eliminate builder’s remedy; A- gotiated) to lower the unit num- 1647 proposes to change the cal- CF Introduces Ord. bers,” said Mr. DiGiovanni, re- culation available redevelopment sponding to a resident who sug- areas to include foreclosed and gested suburban New Jersey is vacant properties; A-1646 looks mentia and autism. becoming “more like the Bronx” to provide municipalities with a Residents also were encour- with dense housing. defense against unfunded hous- aged to give blood during a blood Mr. Northgrave said the ing mandates to stop additional drive to be held as part of Na- resident’s question implies that development, by focusing on re- tional Night Out, as the area is the housing plan could have development of existing proper- experiencing a low supply of been averted or eliminated by ties; A-1648 would force the state blood. the council, which is not pos- and court to determine if a mu- The next Cranford Township sible under court rulings. nicipality can afford new hous- Committee meeting is scheduled “Affordable housing (court ruling; A-1649 looks to eliminate for August 14, at 7:30 p.m., in ings) is driving the need for den- exclusions for urban aid munici- the building located at 8 Spring- sity,” Mr. Northgrave said. palities; and A-3928 wants to field Avenue in Cranford. An HIGH RISE...A rendering of the proposed residential development to replace The Paperboard site will be 60 base affordable-housing require- agenda setting meeting also is the paperboard commerical property on North Avenue in Garwood. “No more percent less dense than the Russo ments on the current need, such scheduled for Monday, August than 124 rental units” will be developed at the site, stated the Garwood borough Development sites, stated Mr. as urban areas closer to jobs and 13, starting at 7 p.m., in the redevelopment attorney, William Northgrave, at a town-hall-style meeting held transportation. conference room. last Thursday. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-24 Thursday, July 19, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Committee Seeks Upgrades Paperboard Property To Cranford Muni. Offices To Have 124 Units and front-yard setbacks. DiGiovanni. By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL The Paperboard building’s fa- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Commissioner Mary O’Connor cade will be incorporated into the CRANFORD – After some discus- suggested putting a presentation together for the zoning board mem- development’s design, stated Mr. sion, members of the Cranford DiGiovanni. He said a 4,000- Township Committee decided to bers. All township committee members agreed to talk about different square-foot community room or put together a renovation Request public space will be set aside for for Proposals (RFPs) to upgrade options for the August meeting. Resident Mark Zucker asked residents. office layout improvements for the Mr. Northgrave said the devel- second floor of Township Hall. The about the new recycling regulations that were recently put in oper intends to “beautify” the second floor houses the Engineer- surrounding sidewalks and revi- ing, Finance and Building offices place. He commented that they were so strict he was afraid that talize the neighborhood. at the township’s municipal es- One resident said that in 1950 tablishment located on Spring- residents would be forced to place recyclable items in the garbage. Garwood had 4,600 residents, field Avenue. while today’s population is 4,226 Deputy Mayor Ann Dooley It was explained to Mr. Zucker that the new regulations were residents. stated that the improvements Resident Al Delconte said he are important for the township’s not just put into place in Cranford, but that there were many other had concerns with the building because the offices are remediation process’ (the exist- old and were not efficient be- towns that were compelled to follow the new regulations. ing structure’s demolition) im- cause the oversized furniture pact on surrounding residents. takes up too much space, leav- According to the township’s website, plastic bags and “The property has been ing township employees crowded remediated with immense scru- inside the rooms. She also noted Styrofoam cannot be recycled curbside, as well as used pizza tiny,” Mr. DiGiovanni said. that there were some structural He said in demolition terms repairs that were needed, in- boxes with food debris or grease stains. Pots, pans and small ap- the property “remains quite iso- cluding fixing a leaking pipe in lated” relative to homes in the the ceiling in the finance office. pliances also are not curbside recyclable, as well as plastic con- area. Residents within 200 feet The other members of the com- LIEUTENANT PERROTTA...Garwood Police Officer David Perrotta was of a structure are notified that a mittee all agreed with her as- tainers and plastic ware that are sworn in by Mayor Charles Lombardo to the rank of lieutenant at the July 10 marked for recycling as 1 or 2. demolition will take place before sessment, except for Mayor Tho- Garwood Borough Council meeting. it does as per state statute. mas H. Hannen, Jr. Listed as “acceptable recycling in Cranford” are plastic marked The existing structure will un- Mayor Hannen was the only dergo a federally-regulated and member of the township com- with numbers 1 or 2, glass bottles Cranford to Hold 7th Police Academy and jars, corrugated cardboard, state-regulated demolition pro- mittee to vote no on the proposal CRANFORD — The Cranford Po- along with a Cranford police of- cess involving asbestos abate- request, saying he thought that cereal boxes or clean cardboard pizza boxes, aluminum and steel lice Department will hold the sev- ficer. Weekly class sessions are ment and the removal of any money for the project would be enth session of the Citizens Po- two hours long and have been contaminated groundwater, better spent on things such as (tin) cans and lids, and milk, juice or food cartons. All infor- lice Academy in September. The tentatively scheduled to meet stated Mr. DiGiovanni. street improvements. Citizens Academy is part of the Thursday evenings beginning on Mr. Northgrave said the In other business, Deputy mation can be found at cranfordnj.org/recycling. ongoing effort by the police de- September 13 and ending on Garwood Planning Board will re- Mayor Dooley addressed the partment and the community to November 8. view the final site plan for the township committee members work together and develop a last- To download an application, development. about drafting a zoning board Support Local Journalism ing relationship. visit the Cranford Police Depart- Garden Homes is responsible communication in either a letter, Applicants must be at least 21 ment website, cranfordnj.org/po- for several other developments e-mail or resolution regarding years of age and either live in or lice-department/, and look un- such as the Woodcrest Develop- the zoning board strictly enforc- work in Cranford. Academy stu- der the forms tab. Applications ment in Clark, Riverfront in ing the impervious coverage dents will receive classroom lec- must be received by Thursday, Cranford, and numerous other regulations to improve flooding tures and hands-on demonstra- September 6. Instructions on how developments throughout New conditions. Members of the com- tions in many areas of interest to submit the applications are on Jersey, Mr. DiGiovanni said mittee discussed some of the including traffic enforcement, the application. new flooding areas and increased crime scene investigations, mo- For more information, contact water in the sewers from all the tor vehicle stops, and much more. Lieutenant Chris Polito at (908) Probitas Verus Honos new construction. Also discussed goleader.com/subscribe Students also will have the op- 272-2222 or c- was enforcing the side-, rear- portunity to participate in a ride- [email protected]. Page S-25 Thursday, July 19, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary there simply is no sane or reasonable public interest argument The ‘Full Contact’ Sport to allow the site to be disturbed More Letters to the Editor without first subjecting it to conclusive radiological testing. Lin- Called Garwood Politics coln School, where all of Is anyone else wondering what strong indication that they will Stop Garwood Demolition and Test for Garwood’s K-8 children concen- is going on with the Garwood continue to struggle working as a trate, is two short blocks from Republican Party? team, not to mention the impor- Radiation from Atomic Weapons Tests the contamination. It is 100 per- It appears as though their may- tant job of working with The adverse public health im- through the skin.[iv] Federal au- cent in the public interest, health, oral candidate is running alone. councilpersons from a different pact of dust released from demo- thorities warn that “PCBs can and safety to test. While she ran with two women in party. lition and construction is seri- exert a multitude of serious ad- But that’s just the start. Resi- the primary, their names are Garwood needs strong leader- ously understudied, but there are verse health effects in people, dents in Garwood, Westfield, and nowhere to be found in Garwood ship that is competent, orga- precedents. In 2004-2005, the including cancer, neurotoxicity, Cranford need to be better in- Republican Party’s campaign as nized, and values teamwork as it construction of a new school in reproductive and developmental formed by their elected officials they would normally be on social moves forward and faces chal- Trenton resulted in the release of toxicity, immune system sup- and public servants. Community media or at the street fair last lenges. This is not a time for dust, and the New Jersey De- pression, liver damage, skin irri- health and safety begin with com- month. ambiguity. partment of Environmental Pro- tation, and endocrine munity right to know. These Furthermore, when I attended I was very proud to support tection (NJDEP) reported acute disruption.”[v] In addition to the rights, which are fundamental to the second to last Council meet- Todisco, Ince, and Benoit in the respiratory problems among resi- PCBs, NJDEP documents show Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of ing I was perplexed to see that Garwood Primary Election as I dents living near the work site.[i] that the site is also laced with Happiness, are only honored neither of the two Republican will be in the General Election Just a few months ago in October aluminum, arsenic, asbestos, when the meaning and spirit of candidates on the Primary Elec- because they are truly an intelli- 2017, FIOS 1 News and ABC beryllium, lead, mercury, and a public participation laws—and tion ballot appeared on the list of gent, organized, competent, di- News both reported how families list of hazardous chemicals too democracy itself—are faithfully three names submitted by the verse, and personable team. Even living near a demolition site in long to mention. observed. The fact that the NJ Garwood GOP Municipal Com- since months before the prima- Elizabeth were experienced seri- But there’s more. Because the public could be placed at poten- mittee. Wouldn’t they be the logi- ries, there has been no uncer- ous respiratory symptoms as Garwood site was the location of tial risk by plans to dig and dis- cal choices to make the list of tainty in their campaign. Their well.[ii] That demolition, as of secret atomic weapons experi- turb contaminated sites associ- three? ability to work together, to com- today, is still underway. ments in WWII, there is a clear ated with former atomic weap- I was again shocked to watch municate clearly, and to be pro- We now know that even and urgent need to conclusively ons experiments and subsequent the two Republican Council mem- active will be vital in providing miniscule amounts of airborne test for any amount of residual on-site spontaneous combus- bers, one of which is the Mayoral Garwood with the strong leader- toxins released from pinky-sized contamination. Declassified tions without first engaging in candidate, disagree on who to ship it needs as we embark into amounts of tobacco—ciga- documents reveal that during the robust community-wide notifica- appoint to fill that vacant Council the future. rettes— can have lethal health war, dozens of pieces of uranium tion, debate, and decision-mak- seat. One could infer that their Robert Schilare consequences for those who hap- were brought to Garwood where ing should be a matter of indig- inability to compromise on a Garwood pen to be close by. “Second- they were pickled in acids, ex- nation and concern to everyone. simple matter like this one is a hand smoke,” says the NJ De- posed to molten metals, and sub- There are many reasons why the partment of Health, “is a serious jected to sandblasting. What hap- demolition at Casale/ Petro/ First Stop Taking Plastic Bags At Stores health hazard that can lead to pened to all the radioactive waste Union Bank needs to be delayed. illness and premature death in from the experiments? Testing for radioactivity, and pub- After receiving the recent recy- information and directions. If you children and non-smoking adults, Page 277 of Garwood’s police licly disclosing all contaminants at cling bulletin, and knowing of my were putting other types of plas- according to the U.S. Surgeon blotter dated October 14, 1986 the site and the potential health recycling affliction, residents tic out, they weren’t being re- General.”[iii] If standing near a shows that when the risks they pose top the list. have asked me whether recy- cycled anyway! Shredded paper cigarette user can be so danger- Elizabethtown Water Co. came Greg Ruggiero cling makes sense anymore. My can still be brought to the Union ous, imagine what could be in out to do a job that involved Garwood answer is an unequivocal ‘Yes.’ County events held throughout store for residents—particularly digging at the site, they unex- People have told me that we can the entire year. Plastic bags can expecting mothers, children, and pectedly disturbed a buried jar now recycle far less than previ- still be taken to ShopRite! people with special needs—who filled with unknown substances. Support Local Journalism ously. I wish to advise that is not The key part of recycling is live and work close to Garwood’s When it began to rain, the un- true. All of the traditional recy- actually the first part of the axiom, PCB-laced Casale /Petro/ First earthed jar spontaneously com- clable materials – cans, bottles, “Reduce, reuse, recycle’. Notice Union Bank. busted. Documents suggest that mixed paper, cardboard, cartons, that Reduce is first – that means PCBs—toxic chemicals that no the same company that con- and plastic with recycling sym- to try not to buy things that we informed parent would want their ducted the secret atomic weap- bols 1-7 can still be recycled. The don’t need, or that can’t be re- child or pregnant partner to be ons experiments—ALCOA—also only item that we recycle in our cycled. There are foods/bever- anywhere near—pervasively con- buried the jar. What was in that house that we can no longer is ages that are sold in non-recy- taminate the site’s soil, water, jar? Are there more? Is there Styrofoam. clable containers; we should look abandoned structures. PCBs are uranium particulate in the soil? And for those who may recall, at the package bottom and not a dangerous menace because Given the density of the sur- you can still bring this to buy them if the recyclable sym- they can travel long distances, rounding populations of goleader.com/subscribe Styropack in Springfield off of bol is not there. There are usu- and can be inhaled or absorbed Garwood, Westfield, Cranford, Route 22. Google them to get CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-26 Thursday, July 19, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Letter to Editor NJWA Summer Symphony ally similar products in recyclable containers. Orchestra to Play July 26 I firmly believe that American consumers continue to buy, buy, buy items that we don’t need CLARK -- Audience members has performed in Taipei, Tai- because the true costs of dis- have a delightful opportunity wan, Singapore and Hong Kong. posal are not included in pur- awaiting them as they hear the The musical event is free and chase prices. Items are cheap melodious sounds of famous mu- open to the public. There is ample and cute and can easily be thrown sicians this July when the New parking in the Zion Lutheran away. Too easily. Jersey Workshop for the Arts Church parking lot. I encourage my fellow consum- (NJWA) presents its nineteenth The Summer Symphony Or- ers to take a good look at pack- Summer Symphony Orchestra chestra is an ensemble of the aging before product purchase Concert. The free event will take New Jersey Workshop for the to see if the material can be place at Zion Lutheran Church, Arts, a 501-c3 non-profit orga- recycled; if it can’t, don’t buy it. 559 Raritan Road, Clark, on nization founded in 1972. For If you truly [need] it, contact the Thursday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m. additional information, visit the manufacturer and ask them why Commenting on this year’s or- studio at 150-152 East Broad they don’t use recyclable mate- chestra, Director Janet Lyman Street, Westfield, phone (908) rial. Manufacturers have changed remarked, “This music is from 789-9696 or log on to their packaging in response to great masterworks of www.njworkshopforthearts.com. consumer demand. Beethoven, Bizet and Bach, with And Plastic bags? I am proud to an added twist the song say that we have never purchased ‘Chopstix.’ The Summer Sym- black plastic bags and will con- phony is sounding very beauti- tinue not to buy them. I urge ful.” everyone to stop taking plastic The program will include CRANFORD bags at stores – use the cloth “Edgemont Overture,” “1st Wednesday, July 4, Joseph reusable ones instead. I truly Movement of the Pastoral Sym- Grano, 44, of Union was arrested believe that if we actually think phony” and “Ode to Joy” by and charged with driving while about recycling before we buy or STRIKE A CHORD...Guitarist and vocalist Zoë Evans will perform an evening Ludwig van Beethoven. The or- intoxicated (DWI) after police re- accept products, our garbage will of original music and entertainment at the Cranford Community Center on chestra will also be performing sponded to the 300 block of North decrease and recycling will in- Monday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. Georges Bizet’s music from his Avenue East on a call concerning crease. Even with perceived, but opera “Carmen” and Johann a suspicious motor vehicle. Grano non-existent restrictions. Sebastian Bach’s “The Best of was processed and provided with Zoë Evans to Perform Bach”. a Municipal Court appearance Bill Nierstedt The concert will feature piano date. In addition, he was issued Garwood soloist Chin-Wen Deng, who will a motor vehicle summons for Live at Community Center be playing everyone’s favorite careless driving. first piece on the piano Thursday, July 5, Jill Mross, 56, CRANFORD — The Friends of tended Berklee College of Music “Chopstix”. of Woodbridge was arrested and Gettysburg College the Cranford Public Library will where she studied songwriting. Ms. Lyman, an instructor at charged with DWI following a bring another musical virtuoso Since then, she has performed at the NJWA Music Studio, holds a motor vehicle stop on Raritan Dean's List to the Cranford Community Cen- the House of Blues in Hollywood, B.M. in Violin and an M.M. in Road near the intersection of ter. Guitarist and vocalist Zoë Milk Bar, along with other ven- Music Education. A retiree from Coleman Avenue for erratic driv- AREA — Gettysburg College stu- Evans will perform, on Monday, ues in San Francisco, Calif., and dents whose semester averages the Tenafly Board of education, ing. Mross was processed and July 23, at 7:30 p.m., an evening the Bowery Electric, along with she is the director of the NJWA provided with a Municipal Court were 3.6 or above were recently of original music and entertain- other venues, in New York City. placed on the Dean's Honor List. Wednesday Morning Strings and appearance date. In addition, she ment. Zoë now lives in the New York is also Music Director at Zion was issued motor vehicle sum- The following local students Zoë Evans began singing and City Metro area and is working on have been awarded this out- Lutheran Church. She is the re- monses for failure to keep right, playing piano at the young age of her upcoming EP. cipient of many honors and careless driving and not having a standing academic achievement 3. Her father taught her classical No registration is required for in the Spring 2018 semester: awards. valid insurance card in her pos- piano and she learned to sing this free concert. The Cranford Ms. Deng, also a staff member session. Alyssa Beyer of Garwood; Jes- before she could talk. When she Community Center is located at sica Casale of Cranford; David at the NJWA Music Studio, holds was 15, she began playing guitar 220 Walnut Avenue, and is ac- a B.A. in Music and an M.M. in DeBole of Cranford; Elizabeth and writing songs and recorded cessible to all. For more infor- Gately of Westfield; Carly Kalis Piano Performance. In addition Probitas Verus Honos her first album “Raw”. Soon after mation about the Friends, visit to her local performances, she of Westfield. graduating high school, she at- cranfordlibrary.org.