Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, March 19, 2015 OUR 125th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 12-2015 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Westfield BOE Gives Okay To Lights at Kehler Stadium

By SARAH McGRAIL middle of May so the turf field As local residents reiterated their Specially Written for The Westfield Leader could be used by Westfield High concerns about the impact that the WESTFIELD — Soccer and la- School and the town’s soccer and lights, and the generators needed to crosse teams will start training un- lacrosse teams after dark. run them, would have on their qual- der lights at Kehler Stadium on This was to help compensate for ity of life, WSA President Steve Monday evening after a pilot pro- what is a generally accepted short- Aronson promised the association gram was given the go-ahead Tues- fall of fields for the large number of would try to be considerate. day by the board of education. Westfield sports teams. He said, “If approved, we will But the board has warned that the Residents of homes near Kehler work diligently to be good stew- trial could be halted at any time if had suggested at a previous meet- ards of the field. We will instruct the sports teams are not good neigh- ing that the board might be contra- our players and coaches to conduct bors to the homes surrounding the vening land use ordinances relating themselves as good neighbors.” field. to the site if it went ahead with the Mr. Aronson went on to say that Westfield Soccer Association pilot program, but Board Counsel the WSA viewed the program as a (WSA) had asked the board for per- Richard Kaplow told attendees at “band aid solution” to the ongoing mission to use temporary lights Tuesday’s meeting that this was not lack of fields in Westfield. from the beginning of March to the the case. “It is not our intention for this to be the precursor to permanent light- ing, but would hope to see another turf field in Westfield where no one would be inconvenienced,” he said. And Scott Rodger, who spoke against the pilot program, sug- gested: “Maybe it is time for a grass- roots fundraiser to raise money for another turf field.” With the exception of Brendan Gallagher, who voted against the Photo courtesy of Bill Callahan, Westfield pilot program, the board voted that HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL...More snow is expected to coat the area on Friday, the first day of spring. the trial should go ahead. Elsewhere in the meeting, the board voted to approve a budget for Garwood Planning Bd. Postpones the 2015-2016 school year that sees members’ commitment to technol- ogy backed up by investment. The district’s technology expert, Vote on Townhouse Development Brian Auker, told the board that spending of $743,093 a year would By BRIAN TRUSDELL tion and several typographical errors Mr. Fraser said he expects a sched- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Brian Trusdell for The Westfield Leader be required to maintain the existing in the resolution. ule for legal briefs in the case to be FINANCIAL TEAM…Garwood municipal auditors Bill Swisher, left, and War- level of technology, with a further GARWOOD – The planning board Board Attorney Donald Fraser ex- filed by next week. ren Korecky, center, and Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer Sandy Bruns answer investment of $803,645 in the 2015- has postponed a vote to memorialize plained at the March 11 meeting that The January 28 meeting drew a questions from the Borough Council March 12 regarding this year's proposed 2016 school year. its decision to grant final site plan while the application by Angela and capacity crowd at Borough Hall, with budget. The board voted unanimously to approval for a nine-townhouse de- Sandro Villaraut sought preliminary more than a dozen residents from approve a budget that included this velopment off Fourth Avenue. The and final site plan approval, several both Garwood and neighboring Garwood Teachers Protest spending. delay was a result of an unclear mo- changes to the blueprints were man- Cranford voicing opposition. dated by board members, such as But each of the six members who replacing the garbage area with a voted to approve the site plan — Delay on New Contract gazebo and shortening second-story Kathleen Villaggio, Michael Vena, County Looks to Cut Abuse Of terraces to remain within setback re- Gene Jannotti, Pat Quattrocchi, Craig By BRIAN TRUSDELL pleased with the significant progress quirements. McCarrick and Paul Tarantino — said Specially Written for the Westfield Leader made between the board and (teach- When the motion was put forth for they understood they were voting on GARWOOD – About 15 to 20 ers’ union) at the February 19 media- Sick Leave, Workers’ Comp. a vote at the board’s January 28 meet- the final plan and that the Villarauts teachers picketed outside the tion” session. ing, it was merely for “site plan ap- would not have to appear before the Garwood school board’s regular “We are encouraged and look for- proval” with no stipulation for pre- board again. monthly meeting Tuesday and dis- ward to completing and finalizing By PAUL J. PEYTON for sick days if they are not sick,” liminary or final approval. Since the resolution needed to be puted Board Attorney John Geppert’s the negotiations at the final media- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mr. Paterson said. “So hopefully you Therefore when Mr. Fraser drafted modified to include both preliminary assessment of “significant progress” tion session scheduled for March 31,” COUNTY — The Union County are moving towards that direction.” the resolution, he stated it was for and final site plan approval, and also being made in negotiations toward a Ms. Bracaglia said in reading the last Freeholder board on Thursday In other business, the Freeholders preliminary approval. be corrected for errors such as indi- new contract. of the statement. adopted a new sick leave and work- passed a resolution ripping the “I wasn’t going to make that deci- cating in one place in the document The colorful display, with many But teachers’ union Co-President ers’ compensation policy to cut down Christie Administration’s proposed sion on a matter of such public inter- that the complex would have four teachers sporting red as they have at Tamara Benc, during the public com- on employee abuses that are driving $225-million settlement with est,” Mr. Fraser told the board. three-bedroom units and five two- board meetings for the past several ment portion of the meeting, coun- up overtime costs. ExxonMobil over environmental The project already is the subject bedroom units – and the reverse in months, came as the finance commit- tered by reading a three-and-a-half- During the agenda meeting that damages to sites including the of a lawsuit by four Garwood resi- another place — the board members tee submitted its preliminary budget, minute statement of her own. preceded the regular meeting, Bayway Refinery in Linden, which dents, including a sitting member of decided to wait until its Wednesday, which would raise taxes on the aver- “A second mediation date has been Norman Albert, director of adminis- Exxon used to own. The state had the planning board, Bruce Paterson, March 25 meeting to memorialize age home in Garwood about $217. set because, sadly, very little has trative services, said the new policy, been seeking $8.9 billion in dam- and Westfield Leader Publisher their decision. Teachers paced back and forth on changed since our initial meeting,” “would essentially give the county ages in the 11-year-old lawsuit. Horace Corbin and his brother, David Also at that meeting, the board will the sidewalk at Lincoln School be- Ms. Benc said in reference to the the authority to verify the use of sick Freeholder Chris Hudak called Corbin. The plaintiffs are disputing offer its suggestions and thoughts to fore the meeting with signs that read year-long talks. “It is difficult for us leave and workers comp.” the settlement a “slap in the face” to the board’s decision last year to grant the borough council regarding drafted “Settle Now” and then moved inside to remain positive when the progress He said after three consecutive the residents of Linden and the a variance that allowed the Villarauts amendments to the town’s ordinance for a relatively brief 45-minute regu- made over the last year is negligible; sick days there is a form to fill out county. “That $225 million repre- to proceed with the project despite regulating commercial signage, spe- lar monthly gathering. not significant, but negligible.” that calls for health representative sents 2 percent of an estimated $8.9- the area being zoned for three single- cifically portable – or sandwich board Attorney Deborah Bracaglia read Approached after the meeting, Mr. information and verification by billion settlement over damage done family homes. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 a brief statement from Mr. Geppert, Geppert said, “Our statement stands. county department heads. Mr. Albert over the course of a century, mostly who arrived at the meeting late. We’re optimistic we’ll resolve some- said his department will hold a train- in Union County as well as in She quoted Mr. Geppert as saying thing.” ing procedure for all county depart- Hudson County in Bayonne,” he the “board’s committee was very CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 ment and division heads for the stated. implementation of the policy. He said the damage was done to “It’s (the new policy) designed in 1,500 acres of wetlands comprising essence to get a handle on overtime, three square miles of land. He noted which we often incur because of the that he lived on the Linden water- use of sick time and workers’ com- front for 19 years. “I lived three pensation... and this is one way of blocks away from the refinery,” Mr. doing that,” Mr. Albert said. He said Hudak said. “I am just so enraged it is hoped the new policy will “hold that the administration would sell down on abuses of those policies.” out the residents of this community Pat Moschetti of New Providence with this settlement.” asked if the policy was “forceful Mr. Hudak predicted that Gover- enough to be effective out of the box nor Chris Christie would not use the or are you going to have to amend money on cleanup efforts but in- this and tweak this going forward?” stead as a “one-time budget fix,” In response Freeholder Chairman “short-changing this community, Mohamed Jalloh said, “This is an short-changing the environment and attempt to address the issue. I’m leaving a future budget hole.” Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader sure that our intention is to address it At a town hall meeting last week, FUTURE REPORTERS...Cub Scout Pack 177 of Mountainside got a tour of the fully. Like everything, things may Governor Christie defended the offices of The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times last week. come about that require tweaking settlement, saying the $225 million and doing a better job. If that comes is on top of what ExxonMobil will PAGE INDEX Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader about, we will address that as well in pay to return the land back to state Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 UPSIDE DOWN STAMP… The Westfield Stamp Club held their annual show the future.” Department of Environmental Pro- on March 7th in the Community Room of the Westfield Municipal Building. Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports...... 11, 13-22 Pictured here is Stamp Club President Nick Lombardi pointing to the Inverted Bruce Paterson of Garwood said it tection standards. He said there is no Police ...... 10 Real Estate .... 11-24 Jenny stamp, also known as the Upside Down Jenny Stamp, in which the image was, “good that you are trying to get cap on what Exxon will pay to fix Community...... 6-8, 10-11 Classifieds ..... 22 of the Curtiss JN-4 airplane in the center of the design appears upside-down. a handle on it (sick-leave abuses).” the land and the state will determine Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 23-24 The postage stamp was first issued on May 10, 1918. “People shouldn’t be getting paid when it is cleaned up. Westfield Leader only Page 12 Thursday, March 19, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Homewatch CareGivers Professional Staff Raising the bar in homecare every day!

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The borough spent only Council members at a special March $18,000 of last year’s proposed 12 meeting on the budget whittled $19,500. away at the finance committee’s sug- “I wouldn’t increase it,” he said. Sarah McGrail for The Westfield Leader gestion of a $7.8-million spending “It’s just too much. It’s just too much.” BAND SUPPORTERS... Westfield High School band members, past and present, plan, eliminating $21,000 after two- But he faced opposition from nearly show their support for the rapidly-growing Westfield band program. and-a-half hours of dissecting the plan everybody else, including self-pro- line by line. claimed budget hawk Jim Mathieu, Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader The budget has yet to be formally who said he saw it as an infrastructure LASTING TRIBUTE… Rep. Leonard Lance recently presented Paul J. Peyton, Musicians Have Outgrown introduced. The March 12 meeting concern similar to a road that needs assignment editor for The Westfield Leader, with a United States flag that was was the first of two focused on the upgrading. flown over the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. in memory of Mr. Peyton’s financial blueprint. Another is sched- “I just think deferring it is creating mother, Audrey W. Peyton, who passed away on January 19. Band Room Space At WHS uled for tonight, Thursday, March 19. a bigger problem,” he said. “I’m lean- By SARAH MCGRAIL “Mr. Vitale is a remarkable man,” The $85 hike is for a home assessed ing toward an increase.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader he said. “Westfield deserves a great at $100,000, said Borough Auditor The budget calls for a 1.75-percent Freeholders Hear Budgets WESTFIELD — Westfield High band program and I believe these Warren Korecky, who, along with fel- wage increase for the four non-union School (WHS) musicians turned out to steps are necessary to achieve it.” low auditor Bill Swisher, Chief Finan- but state “protected” town employees a Board of Education meeting on March Parents of band members also cial Officer/Treasurer Sandy Bruns at Borough Hall and a 1-percent in- From Three More Depts. 10th to urge members to support the turned out in force to show their and Borough Administrator Christina crease for the remaining non-union town’s growing music program. support. Ariemma, assisted Financial Commit- unprotected workers. By PAUL J. PEYTON painting them, is nearly complete. WHS bands have grown so rapidly Eduardo Lara told the board there tee Chairman Louis Petruzzelli and Mr. Petruzzelli’s panel also created Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Repairs to the shower area also have that now more than 10 percent of could be as many as 60 musicians committee members Sara Todisco and a new line item for the athletic field, or COUNTY — The Union County been completed. pupils are members of at least one playing in the band room in a single Mike Martin in devising the budget. the Recreation and Sports Complex, Freeholder Fiscal Committee heard He said the final phase of up- band, often more, the Board was told. lesson when the maximum noise lev- The estimated increase in the tax allocating $19,516, half of which, he budget presentations from the depart- grades to the jail will include the The band had outgrown the exist- els were equivalent to being in the levy is more than double last year’s said, was culled from other lines in last ments of administrative services, cor- replacement of three elevators over ing band room, in the WHS base- front row at a rock concert. $39, which had been the smallest hike year’s budget. Citing discussions with rections and the county counsel dur- an 18-month span. Each elevator, to ment, and a second band teacher “There is a very clear need to ad- since 2002, the last time there was no two interested parties, Ms. Todisco ing its second of four budget meet- be replaced one at a time, will take would be needed if the program is to dress these issues,” he said. increase. said she expected that approximately ings last Thursday in Elizabeth. six months to complete. continue to grow. Board President Rich Mattessich Mr. Petruzzelli blamed the steep $10,000 or more will be accounted for The freeholders were presented Salaries and wages for corrections Band programs in Scotch Plains told his fellow members during bud- rise on two major factors: an $86,000 in revenue from renting the facility to with a $492-million executive bud- are budgeted at almost $32 million and New Brunswick had two, or even get discussions, “I happen to feel jump – or 16 percent – in the assess- other towns, groups or individuals. get, of which $336 million would be with another $9.3 million allocated three, band directors for a similar pretty strongly that we should fix this ment from the Rahway Valley Sewer- While Mr. Petruzzelli pointed to the raised in local taxes, up $9 million for other expenses. number of pupils. band problem. It is important that we age Authority (RVSA), and a $37,000 RVSA assessment and the Borough from last year, from County Manager Mr. Hudak noted that $6.5 million Senior Matt Gaudin told board don’t have to cut kids from the band bill to replace the roof on Borough Hall roof as big expenses, it was re- Al Faella. has been budgeted for overtime at members, “I have been involved in program.” Hall. vealed under questioning from Mr. Freeholder Chris Hudak, chairman the jail, the same as last year, al- the band program since 4th grade and Board member Peggy Oster agreed, The $232,565 increase is 3.1 per- Mathieu that debt service increased to of the fiscal committee, said while the though $6.1 million of that amount I have had an unforgettable experi- saying, “Are we going to encourage cent more than last year’s $7.5-mil- $332,940, a nearly $34,000 jump and spending is down this year, federal was spent. Mr. Riordan said based ence but I fear it will not be the same kids to be involved in the music pro- lion municipal budget. Led by Coun- the third largest hike in the budget. and state grants are drying up, thus on the corrections employee union for future pupils.” gram until 8th grade and then say you cilman Bill Nierstedt, who questioned Those three items accounted for reducing revenues outside of prop- contract, overtime is dolled out based He said that, under Band Director can’t continue?” why many items in the budget were nearly half of the originally proposed erty taxes. He said, however, that the on seniority, thus lower-paid correc- Christopher Vitale, the music pro- Schools’ Superintendent Margaret increased over last year’s levels de- $253,565 increase in the $7.792-mil- county is in the best fiscal shape it has tions officers get less overtime. He gram had grown from 130 students to Dolan told the board that “staffing spite actual spending not reaching the lion budget over 2014. It was more been in years. said there currently are 14 correc- 200 in just four years. follows the kids” and that, when the anticipated amount, the council cut than half of the adjusted $232,565 in In his administrative services de- tion officer vacancies at the jail. band was growing, another area $5,000 from police overtime, $2,000 the revised $7.771-million plan. partment budget, Norman Albert, the He said one of his goals this year would be shrinking. from fuel, $2,000 from street lighting, Mr. Nierstedt began asking about department’s director, said the de- is to install 380 cameras throughout Ms. Dolan said she was working $1,000 from telephone service and the revenue side of the budget. Ms. partment includes the divisions of the correctional facility. In addition GW Pln. Bd. closely with Mr. Vitale and Linda another $1,000 from utilities. Ariemma mentioned how possibly a motor vehicles, personnel manage- to enhancing security, Mr. Riordan CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 King, supervisor of visual and per- “A thousand here, a thousand there, few thousand dollars could be gener- ment and labor relations, and pur- said the cameras will give him an – signs that are common along the forming arts, to try to resolve the it does add up,” Mr. Nierstedt said. ated by raising the liquor licensing chasing. He said an insurance com- opportunity to look at each officer’s sidewalks of North and South Av- space issues. She will report back to Additionally, $10,000 for fencing fees, but that was tabled until the next pliance coordinator position is being post to determine if it is necessary. enues. the Board when there is any progress. at the athletic field complex was ap- budget hearing. added within the administrative ser- Based on that, he said, he might be Since such signs currently are not The Board agreed to defer a discus- vices director’s budget, which is pro- able to move the officer to another permissible – although clearly exist sion until that time. posed at $498,778. In addition, a post or eliminate the position if he — the measure would grant them SP Council Votes to Abolish seasonal position at $15,000 to scan does not think it is efficient. Mr. legal status with stipulations, such as documents is being requested. Riordan said this would reduce over- one per business, type (A-frame and An additional mechanic position is time costs. easel-type), no more than 48 inches in GW BOE Recreation Commission proposed within the motor vehicles Mr. Faella said the county’s labor height and made of painted wood or CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 division. “We need to get the vehicles counsel is looking into the matter, to metal, heavy plastic and chalk or dry He said if no agreement is reached By FRED T. ROSSI community in one way or another, back on the road,” he said, noting that “make sure we are on solid legal easel board. at the March 31 mediation, standard Specially Written for The Westfield Leader including by serving on the newly- backups on repairing vehicles im- grounds.” Members immediately began to practices would include another me- SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- formed recreation committee, which pacts the division’s overtime budget. Mr. Riordan’s department also is offer ideas until Mr. Fraser reminded diation session or fact-finding, when ship council on Tuesday voted to abol- will be purely advisory in nature. The division’s proposed budget in planning to install a video visitation them that they had until the next meet- a new state-appointed mediator hears ish the recreation commission, a move Councilman Llewellyn Jones, the the county executive budget is $1.8 system for guests of inmates. He said ing on March 25 to consider the draft both sides and issues a non-binding that proponents said would streamline sole council member to vote against the million in salaries and wages and the guest would pay a fee to utilize and put forth their opinions. report to both sides. municipal operations by having the ordinance to abolish the commission, $4.5 million in other expenses. the system. Family members also may In another matter, the board was A final step would be “super con- township recreation director report di- proposed an alternative under which Mr. Hudak asked what impact lower still come to the jail in person. Mr. informed that former applicant Sandra ciliation” – more intense negotia- rectly to the township manager rather the commission would amend its by- gasoline prices had on the adminis- Riordan said the lobby of the jail also Sep, who was granted a certificate of tions when the mediator can order than to the commission. laws to state that the recreation director trative services budget. Mr. Albert is to be upgraded this year. non-conformity in November to re- round-the-clock talks. Several representatives of local reports directly to the municipal man- responded that it reduced spending County Counsel Robert Barry’s build a two-family home on Center The teachers, whose three-year youth sports leagues spoke in opposi- ager. Finding no one else to back his by about $500,000 in the county bud- budget includes $1.5 million in sala- Street, had filed a “notice of claim” – contract expired June 30, declared an tion to the move before the council’s idea, the matter was dropped. Council- get. He said it is assumed prices will ries and wages and $146,750 in other essentially a potential lawsuit – re- impasse in the talks in October over vote, with commission member Andy man John Del Sordi backed the abol- be higher this year and thus more has expenses. He said the department garding her property. salary and other issues, sending ne- Weber saying he did not understand ishment, saying it would streamline been budgeted for this expense. handled 70 lawsuits against the county Ms. Sep identified nine current gotiations to a mediator for the third the council was moving at “breakneck township operations. Salaries and wages in the person- last year. He said the county has been members of the board, two former straight cycle. Teachers in New Jer- speed” to disband the 65-year-old com- Prior to the council’s vote, Mayor nel budget are up slightly to $879,437 aggressive in efforts to try to get the members, former Garwood Borough sey are prohibited from striking and mission. As recently as last fall, break- Kevin Glover lamented that the matter with other expenses staying flat at county dismissed as a defendant in Council President and current mem- the terms of the old contract remain ing up the commission was said to not had “sunk to personalities and poli- $874,500. what he deemed “frivolous lawsuits.” ber Ann Tarantino, Zoning Code Of- in force until a new one is reached. be on the council’s agenda, but in tics.” But he added that it was “clear Mr. Albert said the purchasing di- Mr. Barry said the counsel’s office ficial Victor Vinegra, the borough The preliminary budget of January, newly-installed Township that this council truly cares about recre- vision completed 15,000 requisitions collected $370,000 in bail forfeitures. and police department as potential $8,648,858 for the 2015-2016 year Manager Al Mirabella said he pre- ation in town.” and had 70 public bids in 2014. He The office handles 2,000 contracts defendants, but did not name the plan- was introduced and approved so that ferred that the recreation director re- In other business, the council ap- said the division’s salaries and per year. ning board as a group. it could be submitted to the Union port directly to him rather than to the proved an increase in the amount that wages, listed at $683,731 in the ex- He said he is requesting an addi- The notice says that Ms. Sep, who County executive superintendent for commission. volunteer fire and rescue squad person- ecutive budget, are mostly flat other tional part-time employee at $20,000 is a resident of Clark, was “discrimi- approval. Former councilman Frank Rossi, nel could earn via the Length-of-Ser- than 2 percent over last year’s in the county adjuster’s office. The nated against” and “harassed” in her If the county okays the spending who served as the council’s liaison to vice-Award Program (LOSAP) from adopted budget for contractual in- person will assist with work associ- pursuit to rebuild at 304 Center Street plan, it is to be presented formally at the commission during much of his $1,150 per year to $1,250. The council creases. ated with involuntarily committed after the property was destroyed by a meeting of the board on Wednes- seven-year tenure, defended the exist- also approved a three-year shared ser- Brian Riordan, director of the de- individuals as well as gun permits. fire in November 2012. day, April 29. ing set-up, saying the recreation de- vices contract with the Township of partment of corrections, which runs The next budget meeting will be Ms. Sep, who appeared before the The budget represents a $123,321 partment had more transparency with Edison to provide animal-control ser- the county jail, said the jail handled tonight, March 19, at 5:30 p.m., in the board several times, initially sought increase over the current year and the the council than any other municipal vices. 6,000 inmate admissions in 2014. Freeholders Meeting Room of the to rebuild as a two-family unit but tax levy is set to increase $272,706, department, adding that the recreation The mayor and Mr. Mirabella made The jail’s population is averaging Administration Building in Elizabeth. was told by Mr. Vinegra that he could which translates into $217 more than director, in his experience, had daily several announcements about town- 700 prisoners per day. He said the It will precede the Freeholders’ 7 not issue the permit because she did last year per home assessed at contact with the manager. Saying there ship-sponsored events in the down- upgrade of housing units, including p.m. agenda meeting. not have the certificate of non-con- $100,000, Board Administrator Eric were other, more important issues need- town business district, including an arts formity for a single-family zoned area Larson said. ing to be addressed by the council, Mr. & crafts show on Saturday, May 16, a before the fire. Despite opposition by That would be in addition to an Rossi wondered why the governing series of Friday Night at the Movies some on the board, she was eventu- approximate $85 jump the borough body was moving forward on the rec- starting Friday, June 12 and the start of ally granted the certificate and al- council discussed at its meeting a reation issue. the annual summer concerts on Thurs- lowed to rebuild. week ago. Last year, the school Former commission chairman Rob- day, July 9. But because, she claims, that pro- board’s budget pushed up taxes about ert Giordanella said the move was “not At the start of its meeting, the council cess took two years, it required legal $130 per home. based on what’s best for the operations issued a proclamation honoring town- fees and other expenses and deprived In other action, the board approved of the township.” Instead, he called the ship resident Charles Taylor. In Janu- her of income from the property “in next year’s school calendar, which action “personal.” The commission, he ary 1961, Mr. Taylor, while a student at excess of $100,000.” will see students begin school on added, was “one of the few bodies not Friendship College in South Carolina, In addition to Mr. Vinegra and Mrs. September 10, break for Christmas influenced by politics.” Neil Kaufman, was part of a group of students arrested Tarantino, Mrs. Quattrocchi, who was beginning December 24 and return president of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood for sitting at a lunch counter in viola- mayor until December 31, was named January 4, have spring break from Youth Baseball Association, described tion of local laws at the time. Mr. Taylor along with current planning board March 25 to April 1, and finish the the commission as an “apolitical orga- and others in the so-called “Friendship members Mr. Paterson, Bill Nierstedt, year on June 21. The calendar in- nization,” and criticized the council for 9” were sentenced to 30 days of hard Robert Scherer, Ms. Villaggio, Mr. cludes three snow days. not having met with any of the sports labor, one of the many sparks leading Janotti, Mr. Vena, Mr. McCarrick and Additionally, Board President groups or with the recreation commis- to the enactment of various federal civil Board President Steve Greet. Christine Guerriero announced that sion in advance of moving forward rights laws later in the decade. Ileen Cuccaro and Al Del Conte, speech-language therapist and part- with the disbanding. The council also passed a resolution who were board members until De- time teacher’s aide Tara Ridente has Deputy Mayor Colleen Gialanella honoring Library Director Meg Kolaya, cember 31, also were named, but the been selected as “Educator of the — while admitting that the failure to who is retiring at the end of the month board as an entity was not. Year” by a committee of teachers, meet with the sports leagues was a after more than 12 years at the helm. HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR... A ribbon-cutting and Chinese New Year Celebration was recently held at the Spring Academy in Garwood. Children of the “The board has not been named as administrators, PTA and board mem- “misplay” — defended the dissolution Mayor Glover said she had transformed school are shown here performing a Dragon Dance. Pictured, from left to right, are: an anticipated party, and we believe bers. She is scheduled to be honored of the commission and said she was the Bartle Avenue library into an Carol Kearney, Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (GWACC); any claim against the board would be at the Education Foundation of confident that those who volunteer to “award-winning public library” Garwood Councilman Bill Niederstat; Jill Ji, Spring Academy owner; Garwood wrongful and frivolous,” Mr. Fraser Garwood’s annual dinner on Thurs- serve on the commission would con- through her “love and enthusiasm for Mayor Charles Lombardo and Councilwoman Sara Tedesco; Gene Jannotti, said. day, April 23. tinue to be involved in the recreation her work.” GWACC executive director, and Chris Devine, GWACC chairman. Serving the community since 1959

USPS 485200 Thursday, March 19, 2015 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 56th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 12-2015 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Council Votes to Abolish Recreation Commission

By FRED T. ROSSI sition to the move before the commission. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times council’s vote, with commission Former councilman Frank Rossi, SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- member Andy Weber saying he did who served as the council’s liaison ship council on Tuesday voted to not understand why the council was to the commission during much of abolish the recreation commission, moving at “breakneck speed” to dis- his seven-year tenure, defended the a move that proponents said would band the 65-year-old commission. existing set-up, saying the recreation streamline municipal operations by As recently as last fall, breaking up department had more transparency having the township recreation di- the commission was said to not be with the council than any other mu- rector report directly to the town- on the council’s agenda, but in Janu- nicipal department, and adding that ship manager rather than to the com- ary, newly-installed Township Man- the recreation director, in his experi- mission. ager Al Mirabella said he preferred ence, had daily contact with the Several representatives of local that the recreation director report manager. Saying there were other, youth sports leagues spoke in oppo- directly to him rather than to the more important issues needing to be addressed by the council, Mr. Rossi wondered why the governing body was moving forward on the recre- ation issue. Former commission chairman Robert Giordanella said the move was “not based on what’s best for the operations of the township.” In- stead, he called the action “personal.” The commission, he added, was “one of the few bodies not influenced by politics.” Neil Kaufman, president of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth Baseball Association, described the commission as an “apolitical orga- Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times nization,” and criticized the council CIVIL RIGHTS PIONEER...Township resident and civil rights pioneer Charles Taylor, center, stands with his family and for not having met with any of the members of the township council on Tuesday after being presented with resolutions honoring his achievements. sports groups or with the recreation commission in advance of moving forward with the disbanding. Deputy Mayor Colleen Gialanella Fanwood Council Establishes — while admitting that the failure to meet with the sports leagues was a Courtesy of Brian Horton GIRL SCOUT WEEK… Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr poses with three Girl “misplay” — defended the dissolu- Contribution For LOSAP Awards Scouts, from Troops 40220 and 40274, representing Scotch Plains and Fanwood tion of the commission and said she Girl Scouts, at the borough council meeting Monday night. The Scouts received was confident that those who volun- By DELL SIMEONE mately $1,400 a year per individual aid going to the cities and the high a proclamation from the mayor and council marking Girl Scout Week and, in teer to serve on the commission Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times who accrue 100 points, Borough At- taxes paid by Fanwood homeowners turn, the Scouts presented the mayor and council with a couple of boxes of Girl would continue to be involved in the FANWOOD – The borough coun- torney Diane Dabulas said. Council- as well as other suburbanites. Scout cookies. The Scouts said more than 48,000 boxes of cookies have been sold recreation community in one way or cil on Monday night introduced an man Tom Kranz said at the conference In other business, Councilman during the current sales drive by area Scouts, with booth sales starting in the area another, including by serving on the ordinance establishing contributions meeting that there are 19 people from Daniel Levine said there will be a Saturday. newly-formed recreation committee, for the town’s Length of Service Award 2007 to 2013 who earned above 100 budget meeting tonight, Thursday, which will be purely advisory in Program, or LOSAP, for volunteers of points. March 19. The meeting will be held at Mun. Tax Rate Flat Under nature. the fire department and rescue squad. The LOSAP was established in 2000 7 p.m. at the Patricia M. Kuran Cul- Councilman Llewellyn Jones, the Volunteers of the fire department following passage of a referendum by tural Arts Center at the Borough Com- sole council member to vote against and rescue squad receive contribu- voters in 1999. plex, located at 75 North Martine Av- 2015 SP Budget Proposal the ordinance to abolish the com- tions when they accrue 100 points or In other business, the council passed enue. The operating and capital bud- mission, proposed an alternative more in a given year, according to the an ordinance establishing the position gets will be discussed. By FRED T. ROSSI This year’s spending plan, he said, under which the commission would ordinance. of deputy borough administrator un- At the start of the meeting, the gov- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “provides necessary services, public amend its by-laws to state that the At the council’s conference meet- der Mrs. McGovern. The part-time erning body honored the Volunteer- SCOTCH PLAINS — Scotch safety, recreation and cultural events, recreation director reports directly ing earlier this month, Borough Ad- position will be filled by Fred Tomkins, of-the-Month and the Girl Scouts. Plains property taxpayers will see no preserves our historical sites and ad- to the municipal manager. Finding ministrator Eleanor McGovern said who serves as chief financial officer. Mayor Colleen Mahr presented a increase in the municipal portion of dresses our building infrastructure in no one else to back his idea, the she sent payment of $600 each to Public hearings and adoption for pen-and-ink drawing of the historic their property-tax bills this year if the a cost-effective manner.” He de- matter was dropped. Councilman those members who earned 50 points. both the LOSAP and deputy adminis- Fanwood Train Station to Harry township council passes the 2015 scribed it further as a “good, solid CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 The amount of money is approxi- trator ordinances will be held Mon- McNally, who, she said, personified township budget that was introduced budget.” day, April 6, at 7 p.m. what is good about living in Fanwood. on Tuesday night. The amount to be raised via prop- Also introduced were resolutions She said she got to know Mr. McNally Township Manager Al Mirabella erty taxes this year will amount to County Looks to Cut Abuse Of authorizing in-grade promotions to when his concerns about development said the municipal tax rate — usually $14.697 million, down slightly from Police Officer Thomas Chisholm, ef- in the borough prompted him to chal- the smallest portion of the three com- last year’s $14.712 million. Construc- fective Wednesday, April 1, and Of- lenge the council on redevelopment. ponents of property-tax bills — would tion code fees are expected to remain Sick Leave, Workers’ Comp. ficer Ryan Gilmore, as of Wednesday, “He challenged us; you need to step stay flat this year after rising by 0.6 the same, at $650,000. State aid is April 15, and the promotion of Patrol- up and come forward,” she said. percent last year. projected to be the same as last year By PAUL J. PEYTON that our intention is to address it fully. man Daniel Kranz, who has been a Mayor Mahr also cited his volun- The overall budget amounts to — $2,227,587 — something Mr. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Like everything, things may come probationary officer since January 1. teer work at the borough’s recycling $24,576,946 versus last year’s level Mirabella said he was “happy to hear” COUNTY — The Union County about that require tweaking and do- Before the meeting adjourned, lo- center. of $24.27 million. Mr. Mirabella, who because of earlier rumors of a pos- Freeholder board on Thursday ing a better job. If that comes about, cal resident Joe Nagy addressed the “I don’t feel like I deserve this award, was overseeing the formulation of sible cut in aid from Trenton. About adopted a new sick leave and work- we will address that as well in the council on the disparity of state school CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 his first budget as municipal man- $2.97 million of surplus will be used ers’ compensation policy to cut down future.” ager, commended township depart- as well. on employee abuses that are driving Bruce Paterson of Garwood said it ment heads for their efforts over the Mayor Kevin Glover, who has up overtime costs. was, “good that you are trying to get past two months, saying working to- pushed for a zero tax increase for During the agenda meeting that a handle on it (sick-leave abuses).” gether with them has been “terrific.” most of his tenure on the council, said preceded the regular meeting, Norman “People shouldn’t be getting paid The budget will be voted on after a the budget showed that governing Albert, director of administrative ser- for sick days if they are not sick,” Mr. public hearing on Tuesday, April 21. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 vices, said the new policy, “would Paterson said. “So hopefully you are essentially give the county the au- moving towards that direction.” thority to verify the use of sick leave In other business, the Freeholders and workers comp.” passed a resolution ripping the He said after three consecutive sick Christie Administration’s proposed days there is a form to fill out that $225-million settlement with calls for health representative infor- ExxonMobil over environmental mation and verification by county damages to sites including the Bayway department heads. Mr. Albert said his Refinery in Linden, which Exxon used department will hold a training pro- to own. The state had been seeking cedure for all county department and $8.9 billion in damages in the 11- division heads for the implementa- year-old lawsuit. tion of the policy. Freeholder Chris Hudak called the “It’s (the new policy) designed in settlement a “slap in the face” to the essence to get a handle on overtime, residents of Linden and the county. which we often incur because of the “That $225 million represents 2 per- Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times use of sick time and workers’ com- cent of an estimated $8.9-billion UPSIDE DOWN STAMP… The Westfield Stamp Club held its annual show on pensation... and this is one way of settlement over damage done over Saturday in the Community Room of the Westfield Municipal Building. Pic- doing that,” Mr. Albert said. He said the course of a century, mostly in tured is Stamp Club President Nick Lombardi pointing to the Inverted Jenny stamp, also known as the Upside Down Jenny Stamp, in which the image of the it is hoped the new policy will “hold Union County as well as in Hudson Curtiss JN-4 airplane in the center of the design appears upside down. The down on abuses of those policies.” County in Bayonne,” he stated. postage stamp was first issued on May 10, 1918. Pat Moschetti of New Providence He said the damage was done to asked if the policy was “forceful 1,500 acres of wetlands comprising PAGE INDEX enough to be effective out of the box three square miles of land. He noted Courtesy of Brian Horton Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 or are you going to have to amend this that he lived on the Linden waterfront Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports...... 11, 13-22 TOP VOLUNTEER… Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr and Fanwood's Volun- and tweak this going forward?” for 19 years. “I lived three blocks teer-of-the-Month, Harry McNally, share a laugh as Mr. McNally accepts a Police ...... 10 Real Estate .... 11-24 framed print of Fanwood's historic north side train station at the borough council In response Freeholder Chairman away from the refinery,” Mr. Hudak Community...... 6-8, 10-11 Classifieds ..... 22 meeting in Fanwood Monday night. Mr. McNally was honored for his many years Mohamed Jalloh said, “This is an said. “I am just so enraged that the Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 23-24 of volunteer work at the borough's recycling center. attempt to address the issue. I’m sure CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Scotch Plains - Fanwood Times only Page 12 Thursday, March 19, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Homewatch CareGivers Professional Staff Raising the bar in homecare every day!

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Since the resolution needed to be Board Attorney Donald Fraser ex- modified to include both preliminary plained at the March 11 meeting that and final site plan approval, and also while the application by Angela and be corrected for errors such as indi- Sandro Villaraut sought preliminary cating in one place in the document and final site plan approval, several that the complex would have four Horace R. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times changes to the blueprints were man- three-bedroom units and five two- LASTING TRIBUTE… Rep. Leonard Lance recently presented Paul J. Peyton, dated by board members, such as bedroom units – and the reverse in assignment editor for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, with a United States flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. in memory of Mr. Photo courtesy of Bill Callahan, Westfield replacing the garbage area with a another place — the board members HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL...More snow is expected to coat the area on Friday, gazebo and shortening second-story decided to wait until its Wednesday, Peyton’s mother, Audrey W. Peyton, who passed away on January 19. the first day of Spring. terraces to remain within setback re- March 25 meeting to memorialize quirements. their decision. When the motion was put forth for Also at that meeting, the board will Westfield BOE Gives Okay Freeholders Hear Budgets a vote at the board’s January 28 meet- offer its suggestions and thoughts to ing, it was merely for “site plan ap- the borough council regarding drafted proval” with no stipulation for pre- amendments to the town’s ordinance To Lights at Kehler Stadium From Three More Depts. liminary or final approval. regulating commercial signage, spe- By SARAH McGRAIL Residents of homes near Kehler Therefore when Mr. Fraser drafted cifically portable – or sandwich board Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times had suggested at a previous meeting By PAUL J. PEYTON of three elevators over an 18-month the resolution, he stated it was for – signs that are common along the WESTFIELD — Soccer and la- that the board might be contraven- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times span. Each elevator, to be replaced preliminary approval. sidewalks of North and South Av- crosse teams will start training un- ing land use ordinances relating to COUNTY — The Union County one at a time, will take six months to “I wasn’t going to make that deci- enues. der lights at Kehler Stadium on the site if it went ahead with the pilot Freeholder Fiscal Committee heard complete. sion on a matter of such public inter- Since such signs currently are not Monday evening after a pilot pro- program, but Board Counsel Rich- budget presentations from the depart- Salaries and wages for corrections est,” Mr. Fraser told the board. permissible – although clearly exist gram was given the go-ahead Tues- ard Kaplow told attendees at ments of administrative services, cor- are budgeted at almost $32 million The project already is the subject — the measure would grant them day by the board of education. Tuesday’s meeting that this was not rections and the county counsel dur- with another $9.3 million allocated of a lawsuit by four Garwood resi- legal status with stipulations, such as But the board has warned that the the case. ing its second of four budget meetings for other expenses. dents, including a sitting member of one per business, type (A-frame and trial could be halted at any time if the As local residents reiterated their last Thursday in Elizabeth. Mr. Hudak noted that $6.5 million the planning board, Bruce Paterson, easel-type), no more than 48 inches in sports teams are not good neighbors concerns about the impact that the The freeholders were presented with has been budgeted for overtime at the and Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times height and made of painted wood or to the homes surrounding the field. lights, and the generators needed to a $492-million executive budget, of jail, the same as last year, although Publisher Horace Corbin and his metal, heavy plastic and chalk or dry Westfield Soccer Association run them, would have on their qual- which $336 million would be raised in $6.1 million of that amount was spent. brother, David Corbin. The plaintiffs easel board. (WSA) had asked the board for per- ity of life, WSA President Steve local taxes, up $9 million from last Mr. Riordan said based on the correc- are disputing the board’s decision Members immediately began to mission to use temporary lights from Aronson promised the association year, from County Manager Al Faella. tions employee union contract, over- last year to grant a variance that al- offer ideas until Mr. Fraser reminded the beginning of March to the middle would try to be considerate. Freeholder Chris Hudak, chairman time is dolled out based on seniority, lowed the Villarauts to proceed with them that they had until the next of May so the turf field could be He said, “If approved, we will of the fiscal committee, said while the thus lower-paid corrections officers the project despite the area being meeting on March 25 to consider used by Westfield High School and work diligently to be good stewards spending is down this year, federal and get less overtime. He said there cur- zoned for three single-family homes. the draft and put forth their opin- the town’s soccer and lacrosse teams of the field. We will instruct our state grants are drying up, thus reduc- rently are 14 correction officer vacan- Mr. Fraser said he expects a sched- ions. after dark. players and coaches to conduct them- ing revenues outside of property taxes. cies at the jail. ule for legal briefs in the case to be In another matter, the board was This was to help compensate for selves as good neighbors.” He said, however, that the county is in He said one of his goals this year is filed by next week. informed that former applicant Sandra what is a generally accepted short- Mr. Aronson went on to say that the best fiscal shape it has been in years. to install 380 cameras throughout the The January 28 meeting drew a Sep, who was granted a certificate of fall of fields for the large number of the WSA viewed the program as a In his administrative services de- correctional facility. In addition to en- capacity crowd at Borough Hall, with non-conformity in November to re- Westfield sports teams. “band aid solution” to the ongoing partment budget, Norman Albert, the hancing security, Mr. Riordan said the more than a dozen residents from build a two-family home on Center lack of fields in Westfield. department’s director, said the depart- cameras will give him an opportunity both Garwood and neighboring Street, had filed a “notice of claim” – “It is not our intention for this to be ment includes the divisions of motor to look at each officer’s post to deter- Cranford voicing opposition. essentially a potential lawsuit – re- the precursor to permanent lighting, vehicles, personnel management and mine if it is necessary. Based on that, garding her property. SP Council but would hope to see another turf labor relations, and purchasing. He said he said, he might be able to move the Ms. Sep identified nine current CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 field in Westfield where no one would an insurance compliance coordinator officer to another post or eliminate the members of the board, two former John Del Sordi, Jr. backed the abol- be inconvenienced,” he said. position is being added within the ad- position if he does not think it is effi- SP Budget members, former Garwood Borough ishment, saying it would streamline And Scott Rodger, who spoke ministrative services director’s budget, cient. Mr. Riordan said this would CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Council President and current mem- township operations. against the pilot program, suggested: which is proposed at $498,778. In ad- reduce overtime costs. body members and township offi- ber Ann Tarantino, Zoning Code Of- Prior to the council’s vote, Mayor “Maybe it is time for a grass-roots dition, a seasonal position at $15,000 to Mr. Faella said the county’s labor cials were “good guardians of the ficial Victor Vinegra, the borough Kevin Glover lamented that the mat- fundraiser to raise money for another scan documents is being requested. counsel is looking into the matter, to town’s resources.” and police department as potential ter had “sunk to personalities and turf field.” An additional mechanic position is “make sure we are on solid legal Councilman Llewellyn Jones defendants, but did not name the plan- politics.” But he added that it was With the exception of Brendan proposed within the motor vehicles grounds.” raised several proposed expenditures ning board as a group. “clear that this council truly cares Gallagher, who voted against the pi- division. “We need to get the vehicles Mr. Riordan’s department also is that he said were of “a little bit of a The notice says that Ms. Sep, who about recreation in town.” lot program, the board voted that the back on the road,” he said, noting that planning to install a video visitation concern to me.” He pointed out that is a resident of Clark, was “discrimi- In other business, the council ap- trial should go ahead. backups on repairing vehicles impacts system for guests of inmates. He said the proposed budget for the township nated against” and “harassed” in her proved an increase in the amount Elsewhere in the meeting, the board the division’s overtime budget. The the guest would pay a fee to utilize the library, $1,320,717, was cut to the pursuit to rebuild at 304 Center Street that volunteer fire and rescue squad voted to approve a budget for the division’s proposed budget in the system. Family members also may minimum level allowed by the state. after the property was destroyed by personnel could earn via the Length- 2015-2016 school year that sees mem- county executive budget is $1.8 mil- still come to the jail in person. Mr. Two years ago, budget cuts to the fire in November 2012. of-Service-Award Program bers’ commitment to technology lion in salaries and wages and $4.5 Riordan said the lobby of the jail also state minimum level forced the li- Ms. Sep, who appeared before the (LOSAP) from $1,150 per year to backed up by investment. million in other expenses. is to be upgraded this year. brary to cut staff and operating hours. board several times, initially sought $1,250. The council also approved a The district’s technology expert, Mr. Hudak asked what impact lower County Counsel Robert Barry’s bud- Those hours were restored in the to rebuild as a two-family unit but three-year shared-services contract Brian Auker, told the board that spend- gasoline prices had on the administra- get includes $1.5 million in salaries 2014 budget, which boosted spend- was told by Mr. Vinegra that he could with the Township of Edison to pro- ing of $743,093 a year would be tive services budget. Mr. Albert re- and wages and $146,750 in other ex- ing above the state spending floor. not issue the permit because she did vide animal-control services. required to maintain the existing level sponded that it reduced spending by penses. He said the department handled Mr. Jones also noted that the pro- not have the certificate of non-con- The mayor and Mr. Mirabella of technology, with a further invest- about $500,000 in the county budget. 70 lawsuits against the county last posed budget for legal services was formity for a single-family zoned area made several announcements about ment of $803,645 in the 2015-2016 He said it is assumed prices will be year. He said the county has been being increased “substantially,” 50 before the fire. Despite opposition by township-sponsored events in the school year. higher this year and thus more has aggressive in efforts to try to get the percent above last year’s level. Par- some on the board, she was eventu- downtown business district, includ- The board voted unanimously to been budgeted for this expense. county dismissed as a defendant in ing that level back, he mused, could ally granted the certificate and al- ing an arts and crafts show on Satur- approve a budget that included this Salaries and wages in the personnel what he deemed “frivolous lawsuits.” potentially lead to a property-tax cut lowed to rebuild. day, May 16; a series of Friday Night spending. budget are up slightly to $879,437 Mr. Barry said the counsel’s office for residents. But because, she claims, that pro- at the Movies events starting June with other expenses staying flat at But Deputy Mayor Colleen cess took two years, it required legal 12, and the start of the annual sum- $874,500. Gialanella defended the increased fees and other expenses and deprived mer concerts on Thursday, July 9. Mr. Albert said the purchasing divi- legal budget, saying it was important her of income from the property “in At the start of its meeting, the coun- Sick Leave sion completed 15,000 requisitions to have “adequate dollars” for legal excess of $100,000.” cil issued a proclamation honoring CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and had 70 public bids in 2014. He FW Council advice, and adding that not all money In addition to Mr. Vinegra and Mrs. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 township resident Charles Taylor. In said the division’s salaries and wages, appropriated for legal services is al- Tarantino, Mrs. Quattrocchi, who was January 1961, Mr. Taylor, while a administration would sell out the resi- listed at $683,731 in the executive but I’ll accept it for everyone else, all ways necessarily spent over the mayor until December 31, was named student at Friendship College in South dents of this community with this budget, are mostly flat other than 2 of our volunteers,” Mr. McNally said. course of the year. along with current planning board Carolina, was part of a group of stu- settlement.” percent over last year’s adopted bud- The mayor additionally thanked him In 2014, $320,000 was budgeted members Mr. Paterson, Bill Nierstedt, dents arrested for sitting at a lunch Mr. Hudak predicted that Gover- get for contractual increases. for his work with the Raritan Valley for legal services, with $272,000 ac- Robert Scherer, Ms. Villaggio, Mr. counter in violation of local laws at nor Chris Christie would not use the Brian Riordan, director of the de- Rail Coalition. “He understands the tually spent. This year’s $418,000 Janotti, Mr. Vena, Mr. McCarrick and the time. Mr. Taylor and others in the money on cleanup efforts but instead partment of corrections, which runs long hard fight to get the one-seat ride legal services budget is a 30-percent Board President Steve Greet. so-called “Friendship 9” were sen- as a “one-time budget fix,” “short- the county jail, said the jail handled (to New York City),” she said. increase over last year’s budgeted Ileen Cuccaro and Al Del Conte, tenced to 30 days of hard labor, one changing this community, short- 6,000 inmate admissions in 2014. The Mayor Mahr also read a proclama- amount; if it was all spent this year, it who were board members until De- of the many sparks leading to the changing the environment and leav- jail’s population is averaging 700 pris- tion to the Girl Scouts of Troops 40220 would mean a 50-percent increase cember 31, also were named, but the enactment of various federal civil ing a future budget hole.” oners per day. He said the upgrade of and 40274 in honor of Girl Scout from last year. board as an entity was not. rights laws later in the decade. At a town hall meeting last week, housing units, including painting them, Week, which was March 8 to 14. She Deputy Mayor Gialanella also said “The board has not been named as The council also passed a resolu- Governor Christie defended the settle- is nearly complete. Repairs to the said the Girl Scouts build strong char- she wished the recreation budget had an anticipated party, and we believe tion honoring Library Director Meg ment, saying the $225 million is on shower area also have been completed. acter and leadership skills. Mayor been increased in order to “drive down any claim against the board would be Kolaya, who will retire at the end of top of what ExxonMobil will pay to He said the final phase of upgrades Mahr said to the girls, “These are the the costs of recreation programs” to wrongful and frivolous,” Mr. Fraser the month after more than 12 years return the land back to state Depart- to the jail will include the replacement skills that will get you through life.” township residents. said. at the helm. Mayor Glover said she ment of Environmental Protection had transformed the Bartle Avenue standards. He said there is no cap on library into an “award-winning pub- what Exxon will pay to fix the land lic library” through her “love and and the state will determine when it is enthusiasm for her work.” cleaned up.

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The Westfield Leader & The Scotch Plains-Fanwood TIMES PO Box 250, 251 North Ave. West, Westfield, NJ 07091 Tel 908 232-4407; Fax 908 232-0473 Email [email protected] Page 2 Thursday, March 19, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Menendez, Booker Announce Gas Station Generators $1.5 M In Foreclosure Help Bill Clears Senate Panel NEWARK – U.S. Senators Bob $1,389,316.50 to the New Jersey TRENTON – Legislation Assem- retail dealers in assuming the cost of Menendez and Cory Booker (both D- Housing and Mortgage Finance bly Democrats have sponsored to help a qualified installation project. The N.J.) have announced $1,483,816 in Agency, $69,480 to the Affordable ensure the availability of generators bill defines “qualified installation federal funding for the National Fore- Housing Alliance, Inc. and $25,020 during emergencies cleared a Senate project” as the installation of ap- closure Mitigation Counseling to the Housing Partnership for Mor- panel on March 12th. propriate wiring, including a trans- (NFMC) Program of NeighborWorks ris County.Congress created the Na- The first bill, A-1338, would create a fer switch, capable of providing America to support housing counsel- tional Foreclosure Mitigation Coun- pilot program to help gas stations install electrical power to enable the retail ing for New Jersey families and indi- seling program in 2007 to help fami- equipment needed to use generators dealer’s fuel pumps, dispensing viduals facing the threat of foreclo- lies at risk of foreclosure by con- during power outages. One of the bill’s equipment, life-safety systems and sure and unaffordable mortgage debt necting them to trained housing sponsors, Assemblywoman Annette payment acceptance equipment burdens. counselors. Quijano (D-20th, Elizabeth), noted that when connected to an alternative “This critical funding will help the measure stems from the long gas power generator. ensure New Jersey homeowners fac- Bill to Require Fire CELEBRATING THE IRISH ... Union County Freeholder Chairman Mohamed lines seen throughout New Jersey fol- The loans issued under the pilot ing foreclosure can get the essential S. Jalloh, Vice-Chairman Bruce Bergen, Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski, Chris lowing Hurricane Sandy, some of which program are to bear zero interest and Hudak, Al Mirabella, Linda Carter, Angel Estrada, Sergio Granados and Vernell support they need, and have access to Sprinklers in New Wright and Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi march in the 19th Annual were a result of stations lacking the have a term that does not exceed 10 the tools and skills necessary to make Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Morris Avenue in Union on Saturday. power necessary to pump gas. years. The bill would limit the maxi- sure they have a place to call home at Homes OK’d by Senate The bill would require the state’s mum amount for any single loan to the end of the month,” Sen. Menendez TRENTON – Legislation sponsored Office of Emergency Management $10,000. said. “Even as our economy is recov- requiring the installation of fire sup- to establish a two-year Motor Fuel At the conclusion of the “Motor ering from the financial crisis, too pression systems in newly-constructed Raritan Valley Rail Retail Dealer Generator Pilot Pro- Fuel Retail Dealer Generator Instal- many families and individuals are single- and two-family homes passed gram. Under the pilot program, the lation Pilot Program,” the director of still struggling, and we must con- the Senate, 22-to-13 on Monday, giv- Office of Emergency Management the Office of Emergency Manage- tinue building on these preventative ing it final legislative approval. Coalition Postpones Meeting would be required to provide zero- ment would be required to submit a counseling efforts to reduce the num- Under the bill, A-1698, known as SOMERVILLE — The Raritan Transit that may prevent them from interest loans to retail dealers of mo- written report to the governor and the ber of home foreclosures and their the “New Home Fire Safety Act,” a Valley Rail Coalition Board of Trust- operating weekend one-seat ride ser- tor fuel that are located on or within Legislature. impact on New Jersey’s families, certificate of occupancy would not ees have postponed their Monday, vice on the Raritan Valley Line. The one-half mile of an evacuation route The Senate Law and Public Safety communities, and economy.” be issued for a new home until a state March 23 Raritan Valley Rail Coali- items include budgetary constraints, approved by the office. Committee voted unanimously to re- “In the wake of the recession, strug- or local code enforcement agency tion meeting, originally scheduled lack of sufficient train crews, refuel- The bill establishes that these loans lease the measure. The bill passed the gling New Jerseyans need all of the determines that the home is equipped for Somerville, until a later date. The ing of dual-powered locomotives and would be made available to assist Assembly on December 15, 74-0-2. support we can provide – especially with a fire suppression system that meeting was cancelled since a num- hourly tunnel capacity issues. homeowners working hard to keep meets state standards. ber of important work items have yet The coalition is also formulating a their heads above water and stay in The legislation provides an exemp- to be finalized by the trustees includ- position to support a long-term, stable their homes,” Sen. Booker said. “This tion for manufactured homes and ing a coalition proposal to operate funding source to fund the state’s funding will empower families with single- and two-family homes that are weekend one-seat ride rail service on Transportation Trust Fund at adequate Bill Would Allow People the tools they need to prevent the not connected to public water sys- the Raritan Valley line for little addi- levels to maintain New Jersey’s trans- devastating loss of their homes, while tems. The bill would permit munici- tional cost to NJ Transit. portation infrastructure in a state of also strengthening our communities palities and the commissioner of Com- The Board of Trustees met on good repair as well as their position To View N.J.’s War Efforts and bringing stability to our housing munity Affairs to each establish a fee March 16th to discuss the details of regarding a possible fare increase as TRENTON – In an effort to pro- “New Jersey is famous for its war market.”New Jersey has the highest that covers the cost of inspection and the proposal. The proposal addresses part of a package to address a $80- mote New Jersey’s tourism industry, efforts from the American Revolu- rate in the country of homes cur- the cost of a certificate of occupancy. key impediments identified by NJ million NJ Transit budget deficit. Assembly Republicans Nancy F. tion to the Civil War and World Wars rently in foreclosure, according to The bill, which the Assembly ap- Muñoz (R-21st, Westfield) and An- I and II,” Asm. Bucco said. “General CoreLogic. proved in June, now heads to the Bill Increases Penalties for thony M. Bucco (R-25th, Randolph) Washington set up two winter camps The specific awards are governor’s desk. are sponsors of legislation that would in Morristown where the Ford family allow people to view online the also ran a powder mill that supplied Domestic Violence Offenders state’s war efforts from the Ameri- needed powder for the early war ef- TRENTON – Republican Assem- New Jersey’s domestic violence laws can Revolution to the Vietnam War. fort. During World War I, our state bly members have introduced legisla- need more teeth,” said Assembly- The bill won Assembly Tourism, was a center of shipbuilding and tion to increase the penalties for do- woman Caroline Casagrande (R-11th, Gaming and the Arts Committee manufacturing. That continued in mestic violence-related simple assault. Freehold), one of bill’s sponsors. approval on Monday. World War II as many of our nation’s The legislation, A-4301, was in- “There were 70,000 domestic vio- “Many people who plan a vaca- battleships, aircraft carriers, heavy spired by a constituent Andrea Strony, lence incidents reported in New Jer- tion start the process with a Google cruisers and destroyers were built in who met with Assemblyman Erik sey in 2011 alone. This reform gives search. New Jersey, and all it has to our shipyards. Promoting tourism by Peterson (R-32nd, Hunterdon) and prosecutors another tool to combat offer vacationers, needs to be in that highlighting these places and events told him her story of domestic vio- this horrific crime.” queue,” Asw. Muñoz said. “As one via the Internet is an opportunity we lence. Ms. Strony, who was involved in of the original 13 colonies, our state should take advantage of.” “After meeting with Andrea and drafting the legislation, said she is played a significant role in the Ameri- The bill, A-4278, requires the Di- learning the facts behind her case, I happy to see it introduced. can Revolution. Several important vision of Travel and Tourism in the felt compelled to do something,” Mr. “My story is not the ‘typical’ do- battles were fought here including Department of State, in consultation Peterson said. “Andrea was attacked mestic violence story we tend to hear the Battle of Trenton, the Battle of with the New Jersey Historical Com- for more than two hours by her now and for that I am grateful,” Ms. Strony Millstone, and the Battles of mission, to develop a list and an ex-boyfriend. She was brutally beaten said. “Domestic violence knows no Monmouth and Princeton. We were online historic tour of war battles and traumatized by the experience, boundaries and affects us all. This also instrumental in supporting many fought and places of historic signifi- however, due to the nature of her bill is a key step in bringing to the of our nation’s other war efforts. cance to the military and war efforts injuries, her attacker was charged forefront the ills of domestic abuse Allowing people to view online these in New Jersey. NUTRITIONAL MEALS... Union County Freeholder Sergio Granados joins with simple assault.” and the need for society and the jus- historical events will hopefully en- Meals On Wheels volunteers at SAGE Eldercare in Summit to mark the annual “If there is one lesson we learned tice system to address such acts in a tice them to visit our state and these www.goleader.com March for Meals campaign and National Nutrition Month. from the Ray Rice incident it is that more serious manner.” sites in person.” Easter Brunch Sunday, April 5th 11am – 2pm now open

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 19, 2015 Page 3 Dierkes, Fortunato Picked Peyton's Mayor Mahr Running for As GOP Freeholder Cands. Peek at the Week Re-Election to Fourth Term COUNTY — The Republican county real estate taxes by more than In Politics FANWOOD — Colleen Mahr an- have the support of many public ser- Committee of Union County an- 20 percent over the last five years. In By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times nounced Monday that she is running vants throughout Union County and nounced that Rene Dierkes, a coun- many Union County towns, residents for re-election for a fourth term as New Jersey who stand with me in cilman in Mountainside, and Rich pay more real estate taxes to the Fishman Said to Be Wrapping two Republicans – Assemblymen mayor of Fanwood. The announce- fighting for the middle class families. Fortunato, of Scotch Plains, will be county than they do to their towns. Up Bridgegate Investigation Ronald Dancer (R-12th Ocean) and ment comes just weeks after Union It is my hope that I will have state on the ballot in the Tuesday, June 2, That’s wrong and needs to change. Multiple media reports say that the Christopher A. Brown (R-2nd, Atlan- County Democrats picked former representatives who will be just as Primary Election for the Republican “Union County government has New Jersey U.S. Attorney Paul J. tic) – abstained. Rahway mayor James Kennedy over diligent, proactive, and results-ori- Party nomination to run in the Tues- been run for too long by Freeholders Fishman is wrapping up his probe of The bill now will go before the full Mayor Mahr for State Assembly in ented as I have been and will con- day, November 3, General Election less interested in residents and tax- the Bridgegate scandal, which involved state Assembly and state Senate for the 22nd Legislative District to re- tinue to be, both in and out of the for Union County freeholder. payers than they are with their politi- the closing of lanes to the entrance to consideration. place Assemblywoman Linda Stender beautiful community of Fanwood,” Mr. Dierkes and Mr. Fortunato re- cal cronies and contributors. Union the George Washington Bridge in Fort Sweeney Bill Puts Timeline on (D-22nd, Scotch Plains) who is not the mayor said. leased the following statement: County deserves Freeholders who act Lee. Expectations on Receiving Aid seeking re-election. Mayor Mahr said she has applied “We believe that the County Board based on what is good for Union Politico.com reports that the inves- Senate President Stephen Sweeney “Fanwood is a town of fewer than her economic development acumen of Chosen Freeholders should be County and not based on partisan tigation has focused in on former Port (D-3rd, Gloucester) has introduced 10,000 people, just like 57 percent to help foster redevelopment projects doing a much better job for Union politics and political favoritism.” Authority of New York and New Jer- legislation designed to increase the of New Jersey’s communities. Our in Fanwood, revitalize the economies County residents. There are many According to a press release the sey Chairman David Samson over al- efficiency, transparency and account- community has made great progress of Roselle and Jersey City, as well as county programs which county resi- GOP Committee stated that, “Mr. legations he leveraged Port Author- ability in the disbursement of aid to in redeveloping its ratables, provid- throughout Union County as head of dents appreciate and even depend on. Dierkes and Mr. Fortunato will bring ity negotiations with United Airlines the tens of thousands of New Jerseyans ing a safe and secure environment the county’s Division of Strategic Plan- These range from various economic years of business, financial and gov- to ask United to operate a flight to his whose lives were upended by for families to raise children, and ning & Intergovernmental Relations. initiatives, programs for the needy, ernment experience to the Board of South Carolina vacation home. Mr. Superstorm Sandy. winning the hard fought victory of She has been the co-chair of the arts programs, the county park sys- Freeholders. They will be indepen- Samson was attorney general for the “It has been more than two years introducing ‘one seat ride’ along New Mayor’s Housing Committee for the tem, and our county roads. The Free- dent of the Union County political first year of the McGreevey Adminis- since Congress passed Sandy aid and Jersey Transit’s Raritan Valley Line,” past five years which has focused on holders should be making their deci- machine which has run Union County tration. we still have at least 15,000 families Mayor Mahr said. “But like the rest the affordable housing/COAH (Coun- sions concerning county programs for almost two decades. Mr. Dierkes HHS Marks Fifth Anniversary waiting to rebuild,” Senator Sweeney of New Jersey’s ‘Under 10’ commu- cil on Affordable Housing) issue in based on what is best for county and Mr. Fortunato will start turning Of Affordable Care Act said. “The problems with the Sandy nities, we continue to feel the con- the state. She has also been active in residents and taxpayers. the tide of political cronyism and One week out from the five-year relief programs are well-documented straints of the state-imposed budget the “Raise The Wage” campaign lead- “We believe that the Freeholders increased spending, taxes and debt anniversary of the signing of the Af- and the people who have been hurt are cap. It is only through partnerships ing up to New Jersey voters’ approval should be making much better finan- with which the Freeholders have rou- fordable Care Act, the federal residents whose homes and businesses with the county, state and neighbor- in a statewide referendum of raising cial decisions. Spending by the county tinely burdened Union County resi- government’s Health and Human Ser- were damaged or destroyed. They were ing communities that smaller towns the state’s minimum wage in 2013. government was more than $500 dents. Union County residents real- vices Department is announcing that victims of the storm and then they have the ability to prosper and re- When NJ Transit cancelled expansion million last year. County debt pay- ize that something is wrong at the about 16.4 million uninsured people were victimized by the aid process.” spond to the needs of the middle of the direct, one-seat trips into New ments will be almost $66 million this Board of Freeholders. Union County have gained health coverage since the Senator Sweeney, whose “Sandy class. I have built those partnerships York City due to monetary constraints, year alone. Real estate taxes are a real voters, of whatever political party, law’s passage – the largest change in Bill of Rights” was vetoed by the on the local, county and state level to Mayor Mahr as the head of the Mayor’s burden on our middle-class residents should support and vote for Mr. the uninsured in four decades. Governor last year, said his new bill move Fanwood and communities Raritan Valley Rail Coalition, fought as well as on our senior citizens, Dierkes and Mr. Fortunato because “Because of the Affordable Care would require the state Department of like it forward. That is just one of to make sure federal grants were se- many of whom live on fixed incomes. they will bring much needed change Act young adults are able to stay on Community Affairs to provide an in- many reasons why I am asking the cured to introduce evening direct ser- The Freeholders have increased our to our Board of Freeholders.” their parents’ plans until age 26, states dividualized timeline for each home- good people of my community to re- vice, and she continues to serve as the can expand their Medicaid programs, owner showing when they can expect elect me as their mayor.” vice-chairwoman of Union County Chamber Teams With Young and tax credits are available to mil- to receive assistance through the Re- “I make this decision, knowing I Democratic Committee. lions of Americans in all 50 states, habilitation, Reconstruction, Elevation Entrepreneurs to Support Edu. making health care coverage more and Mitigation (RREM) program. affordable and accessible,” HHS Sec- Under the legislation, the DCA Green Issues Statement on GARWOOD — Fourteen Young sorship, The YEA! Program can ex- retary Sylvia M. Burwell said. “When would be required to publish that in- Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) stu- pect: Local Sam’s Club and chamber it comes to the key metrics of formation on an easy-to-access dents from the Greater Westfield Area leaders to serve on YEA!, investor pan- affordability, access, and quality, the website so that homeowners can fol- Court Decision on COAH Chamber of Commerce (GWACC) are els to judge student business pitches evidence shows that the Affordable low the progress of their paperwork. TRENTON – Assemblyman Jerry “We put forth legislation to ad- among more than 8,000 students in and award start-up funding, top entre- Care Act is working, and families, House Speaker Calls on New grades 6 through 12 across 38 states preneur students to advance to a re- Green (D-22nd, Plainfield), chairman dress affordable housing on behalf of businesses and taxpayers are better off Probe of Hillary’s E-mails of the Assembly Housing and Com- our most vulnerable residents – in- who will benefit from a new collabora- gional competition and receive a $500 as a result.” House Spreaker John Boehner (R- tion between YEA!, the U.S. Chamber Sam’s Club shopping spree, inclusive munity Development Committee, is- cluding working mothers and fathers, Bill Would Allow Home Delivery Ohio) has announced a new probe sued the following statement regard- senior citizens and those with dis- of Commerce Foundation and Sam’s of membership, and Sam’s Club, cham- Of Lottery Tickets in N.J. into Hillary Clinton’s private e-mail Club, a membership club serving the ber leaders to judge the YEA!, select ing the unanimous decision of the abilities – only to have it vetoed. The Assembly Tourism, Gaming use and Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.), New Jersey Supreme Court to direct Unfortunately, instead of working small business community since 1983. YEA! students to pitch their business and the Arts Committee on Monday chairman of the House’s Select Com- A $250,000 donation from Sam’s plan to Sam’s Club buyers, learning to disputes over affordable housing re- with us to find a viable solution to an voted 5-0 with 2 abstentions to ap- mittee on Benghazi, said Congress quirements to the judiciary rather than urgent and ongoing problem, the gov- Club fuels growth and support for prepare their business for retail and prove legislation, A-4018, that would may subpoena her e-mail server, ac- YEA!, an innovative national educa- potentially showcase their products in the New Jersey Council on Afford- ernor consistently has turned his back allow the operation of lottery courier cording to a New York Post report. able Housing (COAH): on low-income families. tional program that works to trans- select clubs and SamsClub.com. services to deliver tickets to custom- Mr. Gowdy and other Republicans form middle and high school stu- The GWACC YEA! has been of- “While the Supreme Court’s deci- “All that aside, this ruling is a wel- ers at their homes. want to know if some of the e-mails on sion is indicative of some progress come contrast to the inaction that dents into confident entrepreneurs. fered at Westfield High School since Assemblyman John Burzichelli (D- the home server Mrs. Clinton used as The GWACC students are in the 2014 to students from Mountainside, when it comes to affordable housing, thus far has plagued our housing 3rd, Gloucester), who sponsored the secretary of state contain information this is a sad day for the State of New policy. As we continue to review the midst of a 30-week entrepreneurship Fanwood, Garwood Scotch Plains and bill, told NJ Advance Media, “This about the 2012 attack in Benghazi, class to generate business ideas, con- Westfield. Students interested in en- Jersey. We’re reminded that this pro- decision issued today, what’s most bill is aimed at saving players time and Libya, in which U.S. ambassador cess could have been avoided en- important is that municipalities state- duct market research, write business rolling in next year’s class may con- broadening a customer base that pro- Christopher Stevens was killed, ac- plans, pitch to a panel of investors, and tact (908) 233-3021, tirely if the governor had worked wide make it a priority to comply vides revenue for services that benefit cording to the report. Mrs. Clinton has with the Legislature to resolve this with the requirements of the Mount launch their own, legally-registered [email protected] or all New Jersey residents.” said she deleted 30,000 of the 61,000 companies. As a result of the spon- www.GWACCNJ.com. matter, as the people expect their Laurel doctrine and uphold the right The four Democrats on the com- e-mails on the home server because elected officials to do,” Asm. Green to affordable housing in New Jersey,” Munoz Bill Allowing APNs to mittee voted in favor of the bill while she determined they were private. said. Asm. Green said. Determine Cause of Death Advances TRENTON – Legislation that only appropriate, it’s common sense would allow an attending advanced to allow the attending APN to make Discounts as nurse practitioner (APN) to deter- such a call. Doing so in a timely mine their patients’ cause of death manner will help the family move big as a house. has won General Assembly approval. forward.” The bill, A-1319/S-1152, “As the patient’s primary treating would allow an APN to determine the health professional, the APN is often cause of death and execute the death Or condo. with the patient at time of death which certification of a patient when the is a very emotional time for family nurse is the patient’s primary Or apartment. members,” said Assemblywoman caregiver and the collaborating phy- Nancy F. Muñoz, sponsor of the bill. sician is not available. The measure “APNs are trained professionals who cleared the Assembly Health and are licensed to treat, order tests, make Senior Services Committee last referrals to surgeons, diagnose and month. It now heads to the Senate for manage long-term illnesses. It’s not consideration. Christine Cosenza, Agent 2 Elm Street See just how big your Westfield, NJ 07090 savings could be. 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ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER fairly or unfairly, become permanent money and important primaries, run- 1. Mazama – The Rocky Mountain Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo memories too. Twenty years from ning for president is almost a full- goat COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION now will New Jersey Governor Chris time job and it begins years in ad- 2. Stercoraceous – Having the nature Lauren S. Barr Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly Christie’s two terms be remembered vance. It helps to be unemployed (see of feces EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS by two now famous hugs? Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush) be- 3. Jacare – A Brazilian alligator Hug Number One occurred in his cause the path involves both constant 4. Arctation – Contraction of a natural opening SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe first term, at the Jersey Shore on travel and fundraising. Governor One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 October 31, 2012 when President Christie unofficially began this jour- ECHINODERMATOUS Obama came to tour the damage done ney only a few weeks after his land- 1. Having the characteristics of spines by Hurricane Sandy and in a now slide re-election in 2013, when he 2. Covered with warts or moles famous photo was warmly welcomed was appointed chairman of the Re- 3. Ossified; bony N.J. Shouldn’t Look to Lottery, by our Governor. Though Christie publican Governors Association for 4. Leathery or toughened outer surface later insisted that it wasn’t techni- 2014. In that strategic and high pro- VARAN 1. A Spanish, Portuguese and Latin cally “a hug,” his effusive praise for file role, he traveled the country and American unit of linear measure Gambling as Revenue Generators the President most certainly was and raised $117 million for Republican 2. The monitor lizard his approval rating in New Jersey gubernatorial candidates. According 3. A small pit or dent in the skin New Jersey lawmakers are at it again. In an effort base that would be subject to random audits by the shot up an incredible 19 points to 67 to Matt Arco at NJ.com: “Christie 4. A scar to build state revenues, they are turning again to (lottery) commission,” according to the legislation. percent. spent all or part of 137 days out of IRIDEREMIA There is no doubt that in his first state last year, with the bulk of the 1. Total absence of sunlight increase money from gambling; this time with lot- The lawmaker said the goal of the bill is to deliver term Governor Christie did do a lot travel dedicated to his duties as chair- 2. Absence of pigment in the skin tery tickets. lottery tickets to the homebound. Our concern is that of embracing. He embraced his of- man of the Republican Governors 3. Partial or total adsence of the iris On Monday, the Assembly Tourism, Gaming and these persons might either be seniors on fixed in- fice and the people of New Jersey by Association.” This year the New Jer- 4. Discontent TROIKA the Arts Committee approved legislation, A-4018, comes or persons collecting disability checks, who holding over 100 town hall meet- sey Republican Party will be paying 1. An astringent or repellent that would allow the operation of lottery courier don’t have the income for the lottery in the first ings, and he embraced difficult is- the bills for his partisan travels, which 2. A short, thick stick of wood used as sues. Christie provided bold new began in January with visits to six services to deliver tickets to customers at their place. a weapon leadership in two needed areas: edu- states for the swearing in of gover- 3. A hut built on stilts by the Tartars homes. New Jersey is also continuing its fight to legalize cation and public pension reform. nors he helped to get elected. 4. A carriage drawn by three horses Assemblyman John Burzichelli (D-3rd, sports gambling. On Tuesday, the state was back On his watch the number of private Jeb Bush’s recent entry into the abreast Gloucester), who sponsored the bill, told CBS New before the Third District Court of Appeals in Phila- sector jobs increased and the num- presidential race may have given the York that food, water, clothing and other items are delphia along with attorneys for the NCAA and four ber of government jobs decreased. rest of the field pause to reconsider As he promised, he did not increase their day jobs and buff up their track Letters to delivered to homes. But those are essential items. professional sports leagues. The leagues and NCAA taxes, and on behalf of a grateful records. Governor Christie seems to Should we include lottery tickets with Meals on sued in 2012 to stop New Jersey from implementing state, he expressed our appreciation have refocused too. His pension the Editor Wheels deliveries? The proposed law, or course, a law that would have allowed sports gambling in the to President Obama in a way that promises have been broken, and this would not allow this, with language included in the Garden State. Currently, sports gambling is only made all New Jersey residents proud. has been a good place for him to start. Commentary bill that would require lottery courier services to be legal in Nevada where Las Vegas is located. Christie did an outstanding job his Recently he held his first town hall first term, and he was rewarded by meeting in six months. Repeat: six Hillary Didn’t Know of registered with the New Jersey Lottery Commis- New Jersey began online gambling in November the voters with over 60 percent of months. Clearly the Governor has sion. 2013. The state hoped Internet gambling would the vote in his 2013 re-election. He been busy, or distracted, or both. Int’l Espionage? While licensed couriers could charge a fee for revive Atlantic casinos, although many of the casi- got my vote too. Rooting for the Cowboys can be a big Re: First Lady of the United States, their service, they would not be allowed to collect a nos closed in 2014. Hug Number Two occurred in his headache too. In the three years he U.S. Senator, U.S. Secretary of State, over 20 years experience with classi- portion of lottery winnings from their customers. We believe the state should look for better revenue current second term, this past Janu- has left in office, I hope Chris Christie ary in the owner’s box at AT&T Sta- has One More Hug for us to remem- fied information. The couriers also would be allowed to redeem win- sources than gambling and the lottery or, for that dium in Arlington Texas, the home of ber him by: a re-embrace of the job There is no U.S. Intelligence Di- ning lottery tickets “on behalf of their customers matter, legalizing marijuana to generate revenue as the Dallas Cowboys. New Jersey foot- we elected him to do and he did so rectorate that will allow an iPhone or with proper consent and the maintenance of a data- Sen. Nick Scutari (D-22nd, Linden) proposed in 2014. ball fans won’t forget it, and neither well in his first term. New Jersey can Blackberry into its confines. There will many voters. While he may be a ill-afford a part-time governor for are 17 Directorates in the U.S. gov- lifetime fan, the image was a stark another year or more. ernment. There are hundreds of SCIFs From Whitman to Christie, throughout government to insure in- Westfield Town Council Thanked for telligence remains classified. (SCIF is Secret Compartmentalized Intelli- Pensions Have Been Abused Passing Sewer Ordinance gence Facility). I would like to express my appre- of structures and not on forms of With all her experience, she has For the past 20 years, New Jersey governors have gressional investigation determined the money was ciation to the Westfield Town Coun- ownership. never learned a private device is not failed to address New Jersey’s funding and abuse lost due to Mr. Corzine’s “poor management deci- cil for the enactment of a new sewer I would like to thank Councilman allowed? She has never been in a problems with government pensions. sions and lax protections for customer funds,” ac- fee ordinance (general ordinance no. Sam Della Fera for ushering the new SCIF? She has never been briefed First there was Governor Christine Todd Whitman cording to a Reuters report. 2034) last December 16. sewer fee ordinance through the that private devices are susceptible to The prior sewer fee ordinance es- town’s legislative process. I would international espionage? who told local mayors and town councils in the And now there is Governor Christie who people tablished different sewer fee rates for also like to thank former Mayor Allen She wants to be President? 1990s that they did not have to budget for pensions put their faith in to tackle the problems like the tough apartments and condominiums, with Chin for his faithful representation of USSS Agent because pensions were over funded. guy he claims to be. But the abusers are running cooperatives given the apartment rate. Westfield on the Rahway Valley Sew- Then there was Governor James McGreevey who rampant while the legitimate workers and the tax- I pointed out that apartments, condo- erage Authority since 1985. Violating Quarantine to also failed to put enough money in the budget for payers are being scuttled. miniums, and cooperatives are forms Kenneth L. MacRitchie of ownership and not types of struc- pensions. He resigned with 14 months left in his Then, after reaching an agreement with employee Red Bank Result in Penalties tures. Thus, I am pleased that the new TRENTON – Legislation has been in- term over a gay affair he had with Golan Cipil, an unions, Gov. Christie reduced pensions payments by sewer fee ordinance is based on types troduced in Trenton that would establish Israeli national. Then, Gov. McGreevey landed a job $1 billion last year and another $1.6 billion this year. criminal penalties for violating quaran- teaching government ethics. A judge recently ordered that the Governor could U.S. Senator’s Statement Marking tine orders.Under the bill, A-4272, a quar- antine violator would be charged with a So there was Governor Jon Corzine who tried to not cut pensions by $1.6 billion in the Fiscal Year disorderly persons offense, punishable sell the New Jersey Turnpike to balance the budget. 2016 budget, but Gov. Christie has included only a Saint Patrick’s Day by up to six months imprisonment and a Then he proposed an 800 percent hike in Turnpike $1.3 billion payment in the FY16 budget and now I extend my warmest wishes to the this week to discuss a path forward $1,000 fine. If that person exhibits symp- members of the Irish American com- with the Northern Ireland peace pro- toms of the disease, he or she could be tolls. By this time, the people had had enough – he the unions are suing him again saying that the charged with a fourth degree crime with wound up losing his re-election bid to Chris Christie. amount falls short of the $3.1 billion required by a munity in New Jersey and around the cess, I hope that the gathering of all world as they celebrate Saint Patrick’s Irish communities in celebration of a sentence of up to 18 months in prison After leaving office, Mr. Corzine was chief execu- state law. and a fine of up to $10,000. And if the Day on March 17. Originally a cel- Saint Patrick’s Day will bring new person transmits the disease, he or she tive officer of MF Global when an estimated $1.6 In response, Governor Christie has decided he ebration of Ireland’s patron saint, progress towards peace for all Irish, can be charged with a third degree crime, billion in customer money was misplaced. A con- wants to be President. Saint Patrick’s Day has become an whether you are celebrating in New which carries three-to-five years impris- opportunity to express and celebrate Jersey or elsewhere. I wish you all a onment and up to a $15,000 fine. Ireland’s rich cultural heritage. As very happy Saint Patrick’s Day. Tom Kean Encouraged leaders of Northern Ireland’s politi- U.S. Senator Bob Menendez cal parties are also scheduled to meet (D-NJ) By Consensus on PA Fanwoodian McNally Gives Thanks Core Mission “It’s encouraging that my Democrat colleagues are now echoing a key com- For Council Recognition ponent of my comprehensive, common- Thanks for honor that I accept as an Plains and Union County (the two town ground reform legislation — a provision honor for all volunteering and work DPW’s helped build the Center’s five prohibiting the Port Authority from spend- that everyone does for our town, area, giant concrete bins for metals and glass ing public dollars on anything but a core and specifically our recycling center: I and all three DPW’s have helped with mission of quality mass transportation. feel deserving of this award as I feel paving and other heavy foundations It’s critical to note that the common- representative of all in my town and and critical equipment that we use to ground bill, S-2794, includes overdue area ... and our communities deserve get more value from plastics (that come transparency reforms while eliminating all the support we can give! from our energy oil from underground from the failed S-2181 onerous property Regarding everyone’s volunteering and underseas), papers (from trees any- provisions, which would have made it and recycling of our materials at our where in the world), electronics (with virtually impossible for the Port Author- ity to sell billions of dollars of non- Fanwood Recycling Center: Many noble and heavy metals and toxins), transportation-related real estate.” thousands of people have volunteered and many other household and busi- for Fanwood and recycling since their ness goods and supplies (some quite starts as ideas in the 1870’s for Fanwood heavy); and, for recyclers who can’t DEFINITION and the 1970’s for Recycling. I’m only come on do-it-yourself-as-able OF IS IS? following the millions of actions be- Wednesdays .. that they try to time and fore, during and in the future .. with all coordinate themselves for Saturdays of us working for improvements. We to do our social line-ups most effi- have a unique recycling situation and ciently. In regard to what I’m calling program in Fanwood with a model of social line-ups, we continue to look for community consciousness. We’ve had ways to improve our traffic flow and over 50 community organizations and time usage for recycling by new learn- over 50 businesses who’ve donated ing and applications ... and we are and benefited from the Fanwood Re- continually open to suggestions. cycling operations since the begin- If anyone would like to communi- ning. Every citizen has contributed to cate more about any of this with me and benefited from our developments they are of course welcome and I’d try via many kinds of support and taxa- to give most valuable replies to any State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District tion, and our whole earth benefits from question or comment. And come see Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Leonard Lance (R) our conservation and resource con- me almost anytime Wednesdays at the 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 sciousness and activism. Also, as many Recycling Center, especially in the plas- Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 518-7733 know, we have arrested citizens and tics area! (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) are in the 7th Congressional District] detention students doing community Thanks again for beautiful award! 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. service at our Recycling Center. And, Mayor Mahr would remember Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 12th Congressional District While we honor our volunteers, as my fondness for town parents and rail- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) I’m only one of these thousands, let’s roads. (please note no sexism in word Union County Freeholders (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 Elizabeth, New Jersey Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) XXX remember for Fanwood’s Recycling “parent”) (my deceased father helped XXX (908) 527-4200 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. Center: that all households and busi- with real estate and was the railroad’s Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected] Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [Fanwood, Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains nesses donate time, intelligence and chief engineer for the 1970’s rebuild of are in the 12th Congressional District] Mohamed Jalloh, chair (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 taxes for its operation and success; that New York Penn Station and Madison [email protected] LD-21 includes Westfield, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, [email protected], [email protected] the Center’s operations on a borough Square Garden). Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. Mountainside, Garwood, Fanwood, Plainfield, Clark and [email protected], [email protected] DPW site have always been greatly Harry McNally (908) 527-4419 Summit and Cranford. Linden. [email protected], [email protected] assisted by DPW’s of Fanwood, Scotch Fanwood [email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 19, 2015 Page 5 Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Message Lance Responds to Sweeping FCC Sierra Club Objects to To Congress Should Be Heeded Proposed Internet Regulations Proposed Pilgrim Pipeline By Reps Leonard Lance (R-N.J.), Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) WESTFIELD — Rep. Leonard ment and innovation in broadband, STATE — Last week, the third pipe- “The threat is real here in New Jersey Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.) and Peter Roskam (R-Ill.) Lance (R-7th), New Jersey’s only and lead to billions of dollars in new line burst of the year happened in North with the various pipelines being pro- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Atomic Energy Agency has re- Republican member of the House fees and taxes,” Mr. Lance said. Dakota spilling 10,000 gallons of posed throughout the state. The pro- Netanyahu offered a thoughtful and quested. They have continued to de- Energy and Commerce Communica- “That’s why I have joined many of Bakken crude oil. The oil patch in west- posed Pilgrim Pipeline would cut urgent message to the world commu- sign a nuclear payload for a missile tions and Technology Subcommit- my colleagues on the House Com- ern North Dakota experienced another through important water supply water- nity through the bully pulpit of the over the IAEA’s objections. They tee, commented on the Federal Com- munications and Technology Sub- emergency on Saturday when shed and near water supply aquifers. munications Commission’s (FCC) committee and introduced H.R. 1212, firefighters were called to the scene The pipeline will run through the House Chamber: Israel, the United continue to support mass-murderer after three oil tanks exploded and two Ramapo River Watershed in New York States and global forces for peace can Bashar al-Assad in Syria. And they release of its Depression-era rules to the Internet Freedom Act, that will regulate the Internet. put the brakes on this FCC overreach large fires broke out. In January, and New Jersey. The pipeline will pass find a solution to Iran’s march toward continue to promote destabilizing Montana’s spill in the Yellowstone River through or near the Buried Valley aqui- a nuclear weapon. elements in Iraq, undermining our “The Federal Communications and protect our innovators from these shed light to the severity of this issue fer, tributaries to the Hudson River, the As demonstrated by the prime decade of sacrifice. Commission has finally released its job-killing regulations.” when 50,000 gallons of oil were spilled Hudson River, and the Catskill and minister’s address, the House of Rep- And that is just the current regime. sweeping proposal following weeks The House Communications and and nearby communities could not drink Delaware aqueducts which provide resentatives is now, and forever must Media outlets have reported former of secrecy and stonewalling. The Technology Subcommittee has the tap water. drinking water to New York City. If a be, the crucible for our nation’s pub- Iranian President Mahmoud American People now have an op- scheduled a hearing on “FCC Reau- The New Jersey Sierra Club’s Direc- spill were to happen the water supplies lic policy discourse. Through floor Ahmadinejad has returned to the po- portunity to read the FCC’s 300-plus thorization: Oversight of the Com- tor Jeff Tittel said: for New Jersey and New York would be debate, the President’s State of the litical scene, still promoting his anti- page plan to regulate the Internet as a mission” with all five FCC commis- “There is leak after leak, spill after in jeopardy. Communities and towns Union Address and the opportunity U.S and anti-Israel platform. The re- utility — a plan I believe will hurt sioners for Thursday, March 19, at 11 spill with these pipelines. This is the are well aware of these risks, which is for world leaders to be heard on the turn to power of his ideology could consumers, discourage new invest- a.m. in 2123 Rayburn. third major spill this year. If we had a why 26 towns have passed resolutions globe’s most pressing issues, Con- come just as the temporary Iranian similar spill here in New Jersey it could and the Legislature against the pipe- gress is where solutions are proposed, part of the proposed agreement lapses, Asm. Rumana Opposes Supreme have devastating consequences on our line.” crafted, amended and authorized. The while the self-imposed U.S. conces- environment, fisheries, ecosystem, and “Ten thousand gallons could pollute prime minister’s message needed to sions remain permanent. more importantly on our drinking water more than 40 billion gallons of water. It Court Ruling On COAH as No Help supply. A spill of this magnitude in could mean that water supply intakes on be heard – now- days before a major A successful nuclear agreement TRENTON – Assemblyman Scott housing units, while only providing a deadline in the ongoing P5+1 nego- must include tangible Iranian con- New Jersey would impact the drinking critical water supply. Rivers could be Rumana (R-40th, Wayne) issued the fraction of low-moderate income units water for close to three million people. closed for weeks if not longer until a spill tiations. cessions. Steps to dismantle its following statement regarding the state that the Supreme Court has mandated. Also at certain times of the year we may is cleaned up. No matter how new a The consensus is clear: a nuclear nuclear infrastructure, a commitment Supreme Court’s ruling that courts are “New Jersey contends with the high- not be able to replace the water from pipeline is, all pipelines are prone to Iran would forever change the inter- to a robust inspections regime and a now responsible for determining the est property taxes in the country, tre- other water sources, not only creating an human error, accidents, and spills. We national dynamic. The balance of cease to its dubious terror-related number of homes that should be made mendous traffic congestion, and dwin- environmental disaster but an economic need to reject the various pipelines around power in the world would slip away activities must make-up the ground available to low- and moderate-in- dling open space. This decision sup- calamity. Businesses would have to close New Jersey to protect our environment, from those who have given blood and floor of any deal. come residents: ports unworkable COAH (Council on and people would run out of water. communities, and water supply.” treasure in the fight for freedom and Congress is the ultimate arbiter on “I have opposed this housing policy Affordable Housing) mandates and justice, while rewarding the perpe- sanctions. For any changes even to be for the last 20 years as an elected only adds to these problems. trators of some of the most heinous considered, we must first be con- official. Today’s Supreme Court deci- “The Legislature needs to act swiftly Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. crimes against humanity. The prin- vinced that an agreement bars any sion will result in developers suing to abolish COAH and pass a new law “25 Years Experience” ciple of peace through deterrence pathway to a nuclear weapon and that municipalities all across New Jersey that is fair to everyone. I look forward would be defunct and the Nuclear the United States and Israel see seri- and cause the construction of thou- to working across the aisle towards a Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer Nonproliferation Treaty would be a ous Iranian attempts to reengage in sands of unnecessary and unneeded responsible resolution.” footnote as rival and regional powers world affairs including promoting race to acquire their own nuclear peace, advancing of human rights Rible Questions How Newark weapons. A nuclear arms race will be and supporting equality for women. FAMILY LAW yet another element of Prime Minister Netanyahu care- unpredictability in the world’s most fully outlined the stakes. It will be up Overlooked Health Contributions · Divorce · Domestic Violence volatile region. The safety and secu- to Congress to remember his insight TRENTON — Assemblyman Dave employees who have made their con- rity of the United States and Israel and use it as a guiding force in the Rible (R-30th, Wall Twn.) questioned tributions,” Mr. Rible said. “The sys- · Custody · Child Support would be in extreme peril. coming weeks. why it took so long for Newark to tem must be fair and equitable for all The prime minister and those of us Mr. Lance has represented New realize it failed to deduct the correct public employees, with no excep- in the Congress do not oppose any Jersey’s 7th Congressional District amount of healthcare contributions tions being made for employees work- (908) 232-8787 agreement. We oppose a bad agree- since 2009. He sits on the Energy and from the paychecks of city employ- ing in any municipality.” ment. We oppose any deal that need- Commerce Committee. Mr. Zeldin has ees. Records show that for the past lessly surrenders valuable leverage represented New York’s 1st Congres- two years, Newark has not been col- in the name of taking Iran’s word. sional District since 2015. He sits on lecting the required contribution from · DWI · Criminal Defense Sanctions brought Iran to the table the Foreign Affairs; the Transporta- its 3,000 employees. · Business Representation · Civil Litigation and sanctions will keep them there. tion; and the Veterans’ Affairs com- “Taxpayers are footing another bill There is simply not the trust that state mittees. Mr. Lamborn has represented because no one noticed there were Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor sponsors of terror will suddenly and Colorado 5th Congressional District errors in the healthcare deductions in uncharacteristically prove honest. since 2007. He sits on the Armed Newark’s payroll system,” Mr. Rible Just who are we dealing with? Iran Services; the Natural Resources; and said. “When audits identified that 24 Hours · 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 has consistently supported the ele- the Veterans’ Affairs committees. Mr. employees were not contributing the ments of terror that bombard Israeli Roskam has represented Illinois’ 6th correct amount two years ago, the [email protected] richardjkaplow.com civilians with rockets. They recently Congressional District since 2007. problem should have been fixed then. destroyed a replica U.S. warship dur- He sits on the Ways and Means Com- Mistakes happen, but when they are ing a defense drill. They still have not mittee. The four lawmakers serve as identified and no one ensures correc- reported to international weapon in- co-chairmen of the House Republi- tions are made, costs to the taxpayers spectors past nuclear weapon craft. can Israel Caucus. continue to mount.” The Aunt Betty Frazee Project They have treated international obli- “This is a slap in the face to all gations as options, disregarding 11 of “restoring the historic Frazee house and parkland to a beautiful public place” 12 sets of criteria the International Home Financing By Crowdfunding Small Remember this all happened in Union County! This is the second article presented dedicated itself to in order to pre- her husband Gershon in 1740, on the Businesses Bill OWEN BRAND in The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times serve and restore this historical home corner of Raritan and Terrill Roads. TRENTON – The General Assem- NMLS# 222999 to inform you of the project the for our community. Come and visit Be sure to get next week’s Times so bly has approved legislation for small Fanwood-Scotch Rotary Club has Aunt Betty’s Frazee House, built by you can learn more about our heroine. businesses gain access to capital. Un- der the bill, A-2073, small businesses would be able to find investors who can provide capital through a process known as crowdfunding to help them grow and SM create jobs. In crowdfunding, a start-up venture would publish information on its proposed business and invite poten- Local: 908-789-2730 tial small investors to offer capital. Once pledges for a project reach a predeter- Cell: 908-337-7282 mined threshold, the businesses would Member move forward. [email protected] FDIC State sponsored crowdfunding ini- PNC is a registered service mark of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (“PNC”). PNC Mortgage is a division of PNC Bank, National Association, a subsidiary of PNC. All loans are provided by PNC Bank, National Association and are subject to credit tiatives have proven successful in sev-  eral states, including Georgia and Kan- approval and property appraisal. 2014 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved. sas. This legislation is a version of the federal Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, commonly referred to as the JOBS DUGHI, HEWIT & DOMALEWSKI Act, which was championed by Rep. Scott Garrett (R-5). Parts of this law are Criminal Defense Matters still waiting to be implemented leading to the introduction of New Jersey’s version. State and Municipal Criminal Court Lance Request $2 Mil. Motor Vehicle Tickets • DWI For Tourette Research WESTFIELD — Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) welcomed leading advocates for Tourette Syndrome research to his dis- trict office to outline his upcoming legis- lative initiative to push for more research funding. 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We hope you are enjoying these original illustrations prepared by Frank Thorne in 1950. We wanted to jog your memory as to the importance Union County played in our war to free ourselves from British rule. A war we won thanks to the contributions of brave women such as Aunt Betty Frazee. It is for this reason that the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Joanne Womelsdorf, IFDA, ASID allied Rotary Club has worked so hard to resurrect her home. BUT, if we are to save this historical gem for our community…we need your help! We ask that you make a tax deductible contribution, either online at: Phone: 908.232.3875 www.crowdrise.com/AuntBettyHouseRestoration1a1b www.superiorinteriorsofnj.com or to Andrew Calamaras, President Frazee House Project 232 N. Martine Avenue, Fanwood, NJ 07023 908-322-2511 [email protected] Page 6 Thursday, March 19, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Teachers College President Library Slates Final Entries To Be Hale Series Speaker In Foreign Film Series WESTFIELD — Westfield resi- Policy Research” that she coauthored WESTFIELD – The Westfield on May 11. A mistaken delivery in dent Susan Fuhrman, the president with David Cohen and Fritz Mosher. Memorial Library will present the Mumbai’s famously efficient of Teachers College, Columbia Uni- Ms. Fuhrman additionally is found- final two films of its Spring Foreign lunchbox delivery system connects versity, will be the initial speaker in ing director and chairwoman of the Film Festival on Monday, April 6, Ila, a neglected housewife, to the eighth annual Anne and Lee Hale management committee of the Con- and Monday, May 11. Free and open Saajan, a lonely man on the verge Speaker Series hosted by sortium for Policy Research to the public, the films will be shown of retirement. Through a series of the Friends of the in Education, as well as a at 2 and 6:30 p.m. at the library, exchanged notes that they pass back Westfield Memorial Li- member of the board of located at 550 East Broad Street. and forth through the lunches, brary. directors of the Hawn The April 6 movie is Ida, a Polish Saajan and Ila find comfort in their Entitled “Hot Topics in Foundation and a trustee of film that recently won the Academy unexpected friendship. But will Education,” her talk is the Committee on Eco- Award for Best Foreign Film. From their virtual relationship jeopardize slated for Wednesday, nomic Development. She acclaimed director Pawel both their realities? March 25, at 7 p.m. It will previously served as dean Pawlikowski, Ida is a moving and Library hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9 take place at the Westfield of the Graduate School of intimate drama about a young novi- p.m., Monday through Thursday; Memorial Library, located Education at the Univer- tiate nun in 1960s Poland who, on 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and at 550 East Broad Street. sity of Pennsylvania, where the verge of taking her vows, makes Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sun- Ms. Fuhrman, the im- she also was the George the shocking discovery that her par- day. For more information on li- mediate past president of and Diane Weiss Professor ents were Jewish. This revelation brary programs and services, call the National Academy of Susan Fuhrman of Education. From 1986 sets Ida on a journey to uncover her (908) 789-4090, visit the library’s Education, will provide to 1992, she was a member of the BUDDING GARDENER...Maryann Pietruszki, a member of The Rake and Hoe roots and confront the truth about website at wmlnj.org and sign up an expert’s views on such topics as Westfield Board of Education. Garden Club of Westfield, explains some fine points of flower arranging to her family. The film runs 80 min- for the monthly e-newsletter, “Li- teacher evaluation, higher education, The Hale Series was established in Sammie Nocera, a Rake and Hoe Junior, as she prepares her entry for the Garden utes. brary Loop,” or stop by the library universal pre-kindergarten, Common memory of Anne Hale, an active com- State Flower Show in February. The Lunchbox, a 105-minute for a copy of its award-winning, Core and community colleges. munity member and library patron, movie that is in Hindi, will be shown quarterly newsletter, “Take Note.” A graduate of Northwestern Uni- who died in 2007. The series was versity, where she received bachelor’s renamed in 2013 after the passing of Rake and Hoe Earns Awards and master’s degrees in history, Ms. her husband, Lee Hale, who was in- Fuhrman was awarded her Ph.D. in strumental in its establishment and political science and education from growth. Financial support comes from At Garden State Flower Show Teachers College and Columbia. Her the Thomas Glasser Foundation and WESTFIELD — After presenting to Barbara Spellmeyer and Margot work has focused on enhancing qual- The Anne and Lee Hale Fund. a very successful Deck the Halls Partridge, and Honorable Mention ity of education research, as well as The Fuhrman talk is open to the Holiday House Tour on December 6 went to Irene Greenstein, Richard accountability in education, stan- public but pre-registration is required and making ornaments for the holi- Pellikan and Beth Hanscom. dards-based reform and intergovern- online at wmlnj.org (Upcoming Adult day tree at the Jardine Academy of Junior awards were plentiful in mental relationships. Among her Programs) or by calling (908) 789- the Cerebral Palsy League in flower design for a total of nine books is “The State of Education 4090, extension 0. Cranford, The Rake and Hoe Gar- ribbons: five Blue and four Second den Club of Westfield and its junior Places for individual entries. The members devoted their time to the Rake and Hoe Junior Garden Club SP-F Hist. Soc. to Present Garden State Flower Show held at also took all three age categories in Raritan Center February 12 to 15. the National Garden Club Youth The Garden State Flower Show, Award for Excellence. Age 6 to 10 Colonial Music Program which attracts more than 25,000 years went to Malissa Morabita; SCOTCH PLAINS — The His- is funded by the Horizons Speakers flower and garden enthusiasts an- Age 11 to 12 years went to Emma torical Society of Scotch Plains and Bureau of the New Jersey Council nually, highlighted a Standard Sylvester, and Age 13 to 18 years Fanwood will present a program on for the Humanities, a state partner of Flower Show presented yearly by went to Elise Morano. In crafts, the “Musical Life in Colonial the National Endowment for the Hu- the Garden Club of New Jersey. Juniors won 15 awards: seven Blues, Williamsburg” by John Burkhalter manities. With the theme of “A Garden of five Second Places, two Third at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, In 18th-century Williamsburg, the Authors,” the members designed Places, and one Honorable Men- PARKINSON’S EVENT...The Westfield Area Y recently celebrated the third March 24, beginning at 8 p.m. It will study of music was a subject of serious flower arrangements, brought in tion. Finally, the Garden Club of anniversary of its “Delay the Disease: Exercise to Fight Parkinson’s Symptoms” take place at the Fanwood Train Sta- interest and social refinement. Harp- horticulture samples, did plant New Jersey Youth Artistic Craft program with an open house event. Spring registration is underway and can be tion, located near the intersection of sichords and other musical instruments crafts and entered the photography Award for 13- to 18-year-olds was done for members online at westfieldynj.org or in person at the Welcome Center North and Martine Avenues. Free were imported for Williamsburg’s competitions. given to Margaret Schantz. at the Main Y Facility, located at 220 Clark Street, Westfield. Pictured, from left The artistic design awards for The to right, are: Barbara Ringk, Westfield Parkinson’s Support Group; Jean White, and open to the public, this program town houses and nearby plantations. The Rake and Hoe Garden Club Westfield Area Y Health and Wellness director; Alice Lazzarini, author of “Both The presentations will be based on Rake and Hoe Garden Club included of Westfield has a long-term reputa- Sides Now, A Journey from Researcher to Patient,” and Jill Dispenza, Jewish N.J. Makers Day Set one of the most important Colonial Blue ribbons, Barbara Mullin; Third tion for its service to the community Family Service of Central New Jersey. For more information, contact Jean White music inventions known, that of “Mr. Place ribbons to Alice Cowell and and donations to worthy causes. The at (908) 233-2700, extension no. 246, or by e-mail at [email protected]. Saturday at Library Ogle, musick master lately arrived in Diana Kazazis, and Honorable Men- Rake and Hoe Junior Garden Club, SCOTCH PLAINS — Commu- Williamsburg from London.” tion Awards to Peggy Smith and which meets once a month, has mem- nity members of all ages are invited Mr. Burkhalter founded a musical Inge Bossert. Photography ribbons bers between grades 1 and 8. If in- Adult Learn-To-Swim Set to the Scotch Plains Public Library organization, The Practitioners of included Blue ribbons to Richard terested in joining the Juniors, call this Saturday, March 21, for the first- Musick, to survey the musical riches and Jeannette Pellikan, Barbara Beth Siano at (908) 233-4150. ever New Jersey Makers Day. A state- of 17th- and 18th-century Great Brit- Spellmeyer, Inge Bossert and For more information on The Rake April 11 at Cranford Pool wide, single-day event, Makers Day ain and Ireland and the Colonial and Margot Partridge. Second Place and Hoe Garden Club, call Karen will introduce, celebrate and pro- Federal periods in America. The or- awards went to Richard and Jolley-Gates, club president, at (908) CRANFORD — For the second tration for the Learn-To-Swim Fest mote maker culture, as well as the ganization has a library of some 300 Jeannette Pellikan, Bob Partridge, 233-5125. Information also is avail- year in a row, April has been de- is helpful, but not required. Drop- values associated with making, tink- items of printed music published in Barbara Spellmeyer and Inge able on the club’s Facebook page clared “Adult Learn-To-Swim ins will be welcome. For informa- ering and STEAM-based (science, London, Dublin and Edinburgh dur- Bossert. Third Place awards went and its website, rakeandhoe.org. Month” by the Swimming Saves tion on Masters Swimming or the technology, engineering, arts, and ing the course of the 18th century. Lives Foundation, the charitable arm Fest, call (908) 709-7260, extension mathematics) learning. Many are rare and several are unique. of U. S. Masters Swimming. no. 2300, for a manager, or exten- Throughout the day, a variety of Mr. Burkhalter’s colleague, Donovan Borough Restoration Comm. The Cranford Pool and Fitness Cen- sion no. 2307 for Sally. drop-in projects will be available, as Klotzbeacher, is the harpsichordist. ter and Cranford Masters Swimming well as hands-on activities for all ages. He has always been fascinated with are supporting this event by offering Certification Available Adults can learn the basics of knitting early musical instruments such as To Host Volunteer Event an adult Learn-To-Swim Fest on Sat- (10 a.m.); children can make a piggy recorders and harpsichords. The two urday, April 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. In CPR, First Aid bank out of recycled materials (11 have presented their musical program MOUNTAINSIDE — The The reception will be held from This event will be free to anyone WESTFIELD — The Westfield a.m.), and teens can make a circuit to many historical organizations Mountainside Restoration Commit- 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Deacon An- age 18 and older who wants to learn Area Y has announced its new CPR/ with cardboard (1 p.m.) or experiment throughout New Jersey. tee, Inc., also known as The drew Hetfield House, located on Con- to swim, or to swim better. Custom- AED and Basic First Aid Certifica- with making a light bulb (2 p.m.). Fellowship and refreshments will Mountainside Historic Committee, stitution Plaza. Any interested adults ized instruction will be conducted by tion course, which will be offered at This event will be free and open to follow the program. For more infor- will host a reception on Tuesday, are encouraged to attend. Current, experienced and certified facility in- the Main Y Facility, located at 220 all, but advance registration is re- mation about this event, call Connie March 24, for all those interested in past and prospective volunteers are structors. For those seeking to get Clark Street, Westfield. quired for some activities. For regis- Klock at (908) 232-9489. Further volunteering with the committee. welcome. more out of their laps or improve This course will be open to Y mem- tration information, visit the library’s information about the Horizons According to Chairperson Scott Information and signups for a vari- their technique, or thinking about bers and the community ages 13 and website, scotlib.org. To find out more Speakers Bureau is available at Daniels, “the committee is looking ety of volunteer opportunities will be trying a triathlon or an open-water up. The training will help partici- about New Jersey Makers Day, visit njch.org/programs/hsb/. for individuals willing to help with a available along with light refresh- swim, Cranford Masters members pants handle the most common ill- njmakersday.org. wide variety of activities related to ments. Additionally, committee mem- and coaches will be on hand to help nesses and injuries, such as how to: The Scotch Plains Public Library events, archives, indoor and outdoor bers will be on hand to answer ques- participants through a basic workout. Identify signs of a heart attack is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one maintenance of the Hetfield and Levi tions and provide guidance to match U. S. Masters Swimming is an Help a choking child block from Park Avenue, in the cen- Legal Advertising Cory Houses, computer entry, com- the interests of the volunteer to what adult-oriented, national organization Act if an adult slurs his or her munications and planning.” No ex- is needed. ter of the township. MORE IN BACK SECTION encompassing all levels of swim- speech perience is necessary. The Mountainside Restoration mers from beginner to national com- Recognize signs of poisoning Committee is a committee of vol- petitor, from fitness swimmer to Stop severe bleeding PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE unteers governed by the Borough open-water swimmer. The Swim- Participants will receive a two-year TOWN OF WESTFIELD to the order of the Owner for not less than information and access to facilities as re- of Mountainside. Its purpose is to ming Saves Lives Foundation helps certification in CPR/AED and Basic BOARD OF EDUCATION ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, quired in the Grant Agreements. The con- restore and maintain the Deacon fund and promote adult learn-to- First Aid. UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY but in no case in excess of $20,000.00; struction contract will contain language Andrew Hetfield House and the swim programs throughout the coun- The course will be held on the and must be delivered to the above place required by the Grant Agreements. The ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Levi Cory House, and to collect on or before the hour named. The Board of Contractor will be required to provide infor- try. Its mission is to reduce the num- following dates and times: Saturday, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Education and the Architect assume no mation to the School District, the Schools and save historic information and ber of drowning incidences and in- March 21, 7 a.m. to noon; Saturday, Westfield Public Schools will accept bids responsibility for bids mailed or misdirected Development Authority and others that will items from destruction. For fur- troduce the physical and emotional March 28, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and for Boiler Replacement at the Tamaques in delivery. enable the School District to receive the ther information or to donate funds, benefits of swimming to adults who Wednesday, April 15, 10:30 a.m. to Elementary School, 641 Willow Grove If the bid exceeds $20,000.00 bidder disbursements of the Grants. call (908) 789-9420 or go to: Road, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, to- must be pre-qualified by the New Jersey The Bidder and all its Subcontractors may not otherwise have the oppor- 3:30 p.m. gether with all work incidental thereto, in Division of Property Management and named in the branches specified in N.J.S.A. mountainsidehistory.org. tunity. Registration is available in person accordance with the requirements of the Construction (DPMC), prior to the date that 18A:18A-18 who will perform work on the The Cranford Indoor Pool con- at the Main Y Facility, or members drawings and specifications prepared by bids are received. Any bid submitted un- School Facilities Project must be ducts regularly scheduled adult les- can register online at westfieldynj.org. Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C. (FVHD) der the terms of New Jersey statutes not prequalified prior to the submission of any Probitas Verus Honos Architects-Planners, www.fvhdpc.com, including a copy of a valid and active Pre- bids pursuant to the Schools Development sons on Wednesday evenings, from For more information, call Patti FVHD Project No. 4728. qualification/Classification Certificate will Authority prequalification process unless 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., for both members Cassiba at (908) 233-2700, exten- Bids will be received for: be rejected as being non-responsive to bid the Contract is in an amount less than the Prayer to and non-members. To register, call sion no. 223, or e-mail her at SINGLE OVERALL CONTRACT requirements. bid threshold pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A- the pool at (908) 709-7260. Regis- [email protected]. (C032 with C030, C047) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-25, each 3. The Blessed Virgin Sealed bids are due by Wednesday, proposal shall be accompanied by a Propo- All qualified applicants will receive con- April 15, 2015, 11:00 AM (Prevailing Time) sition of Surety from a Surety Company sideration for employment without regard (Never known to fail) to the Westfield Board of Education, atten- stating it will provide each bidder with to age, race, creed, color, national origin, Oh most beautiful Flower of Mr. Choroszewski to Speak tion of Ms. Dana Sullivan, Business Ad- separate Performance and Payment ancestry, marital status, affectional or Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, ministrator, Room 101, 302 Elm Street, Bonds, each in the amount of 100% of the sexual orientation or sex. Splendor of Heaven, Blessed contract sum. Also, Surety agrees to fur- Westfield, New Jersey 07090 and will be All Contractors and Subcontractors must Mother of the Son of God, Im- About Hollywood Romances publicly opened and read immediately nish Bidder with a Maintenance Bond in comply with the business registration and thereafter. required form. The Proposition of Surety use tax requirements of N.J.S.A. 52:32- maculate Virgin, assist me in my Bid Documents for the proposed Work shall be executed by an approved surety 44, amended by P.L. 2004, c.57. Pursuant necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help GARWOOD — The Garwood graphic Celebration” was selected for are on file at the office of the Architect, company authorized to do business in the to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all Contractors who me! Show me herein you are my Public Library will spotlight leg- the Official New Jersey 350th cel- State of New Jersey and in accordance FVHD, 1515 Lower Ferry Road, Trenton, bid on the School Facilities Project shall mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of ends of Hollywood and their secret ebration in “101 Great New Jersey New Jersey 08218, and may be inspected with N.J.S.A. 2A:44-143 and 2A:44-144 provide a copy of their Business Registra- and not-so-secret love lives during a Book List” under art and poetry. by prospective bidders during regular busi- and with the three highest rating catego- tion Certification, issued by the Depart- God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, ness hours. Any bidder should contact the ries of rating companies nationally recog- ment of Treasury, at the time of submis- I humbly beseech you from the program on Thursday, April 16, at 7 Mr. Choroszewski’s photographs Architect’s Office at (609) 883-7101 to nized and listed as per Appendix A (go to sion of their Bid Proposals to the School bottom of my heart to succor me in p.m. New Jersey photographer and were the inspiration for creating the www.nj.gov/dobi/surety.htm). confirm availability of documents. The Bid District. Failure to include this form with this necessity. There are none who historian Walter Choroszewski will iconic state tourism campaign “New Documents may be obtained from the Ar- Bidding shall be in conformance with the the Proposal or Bid will result in rejection of be the presenter. Jersey & You: Perfect Together!” chitect upon deposit of $150.00 (One applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. the Bid. The Contractor must (a) obtain can withstand your power. Show Hundred Fifty Dollars) for each set, made 18A:18A-1 et seq. “Public School Con- proof of valid business registration from a me herein you are my mother. Oh “Mr. C” will guide his audience to For more than 30 years, Mr. payable to Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie. tracts Law.” Subcontractor before entering into a con- Mary, conceived without sin, pray the roots of American cinema, from Choroszewski also has promoted All bidders shall comply with The New If bidder requests documents to be shipped, tract with the Subcontractor and shall for- for us who have recourse to thee. the silent-screen era through New Jersey through his public speak- they must provide their direct shipping Jersey Prevailing Wage Act N.J.S.A. 34:11- ward said business registrations to the Hollywood’s Golden Age, as he re- ing and popular school programs. account number to the Architect and a 56.25 et seq. (P.L. 1963, c.150). School District; (b) provide written notice Holy Mother, I place this cause in SEPARATE NON-REFUNDABLE han- All bidders are required to comply with to all Subcontractors that they are required your hands (3x). views some of the best romantic “New Jersey Celebrate Your State” dling fee of $25.00 per set payable in all requirements of Affirmative Action Regu- to submit a copy of their Business Regis- Holy Spirit, You who solve all movies ever made with stories of on- and “Timeline New Jersey” received lations, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. (P.L. 1975, advance to Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, tration Certificate to the Contractor; and (c) problems, light all roads so that I screen celebrity couples and their an Award of Recognition from the PC. Deposit will be refunded if the bid c.127) N.J.A.C. 17:27 and P.L. 1975, C. maintain and submit to the School District off-screen love lives. He will show- New Jersey Historical Commission documents are returned in whole in good 127, N.J.A.C. 17:27 N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et a list of the names of any Subcontractors may attain my goal. You who gave condition, bound in proper order, un- seq. Laws Against Discrimination. An Ini- and their current addresses, updated as me the divine gift to forgive and case some of Hollywood’s longest in 2011. marked, and returned within ten (10) days tial Project Workforce Report will be re- necessary during the course of the con- forget all evil against me and that in successful marriages and contrast The Garwood Public Library is lo- quired from the successful bidder (Form after the opening of bids, by a Bidder tract performance, and to be complete and all instances in my life You are with these with some of the shortest and cated behind the Lincoln School com- submitting bona fide bid. All questions AA-201). accurate before a request for final pay- most unusual romances. plex at the corner of Walnut Street and must be sent ONLY via mail or fac- All Bidders should be aware that the ment is made. me. I want in this short prayer to simile at (609) 883-2694 with the job project is being financed in part through No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thank You as I confirm once again Mr. Choroszewski has been a lead- Third Avenue. Business hours are 9 number referenced. Grants received under the Educational sixty (60) days after the date set for the that I never want to be separated ing advocate of Jersey pride since a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thurs- Facilities Construction and Financing Act, Bid Proposal shall be submitted in dupli- opening thereof. The right is reserved to from You in eternal glory. Thank 1980, when he was commissioned to day; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays, cate in separate sealed envelopes (one N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-1 et seq. (P.L. 2000, c.72, reject any or all bids or to waive informality photograph the state for a book and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. original and one copy) for each contract: effective July 18, 2000, as amended by in the bidding if it is in the interest of the you for your mercy towards me (1) addressed to the owner, (2) bearing the P.L. 2007, c.137 effective August 6, 2007, School District to do so. and mine. Amen. project, “New Jersey: A Scenic Dis- Registration for this event can be name and address of the bidder written on P.L. 2007, c. 260 effective January 13, BY ORDER OF THE WESTFIELD Say this prayer on three con- covery,” which launched his photo- done in person at the library; by call- 2008 and P.L. 2008, c. 39 effective July 9, the face of the envelope, and (3) clearly BOARD OF EDUCATION, UNION secutive days. Publish this prayer graphic career and link to the Garden ing (908) 789-1670, or online through marked “BID” with the contract title and/or 2008) (the “Act”). Accordingly all Bidders COUNTY, NEW JERSEY State. He has since published 18 pho- the library’s interactive calendar found bid number on the outside of the envelope will be required to comply with the require- Dana Sullivan, after the favor is granted. and must be accompanied by a Certified ments of the Act as it pertains to them and Business Administrator K.A.G. tographic books. on its website, youseemore.com/ Check, Cashier’s Check or Bid Bond drawn to assist the School District in providing 1 T - 3/19/15, The Leader Fee: $155.04 His book “New Jersey: A Photo- garwood. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 19, 2015 Page 7 Activist Rabbi to Recall Civil Rights Participation FANWOOD — A discussion with served on the Social Action Com- Freedom Rider and Civil Rights ac- mission of Reform Judaism for al- tivist Rabbi Israel Dresner will be most 44 years and is one of its few held on Wednesday, March 25, from lifetime members. He was an early 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the (1966) leader in the Fanwood Memorial Li- struggle for Soviet brary. The library is lo- Jewry. Rabbi Dresner cated at 5 Forest Road. spent 12 years as rabbi This event is part of a of Temple Sha’arey Sha- series of programming lom in Springfield. entitled “Created Equal: President Barack America’s Civil Rights Obama honored Rabbi Struggle,” co-hosted by Dresner at the White the Fanwood Memorial House the evening be- Library and the Scotch fore the 50-year anni- Plains Public Library. versary celebration of Rabbi Dresner will the March on Washing- YOUNG ARTISTS...Children from the Willow Grove Pre-School 4-Year-Old discuss his participation ton. Rabbi Israel Dresner Class hold some of their masterpieces that will be on display at the Scotch Plains in the Freedom Rides, Created Equal: Public Library from March 20 through April 2. Pictured, from left to right, are: his direct relationship America’s Civil Rights Anna, Mack, Allie and Ryan. LOVE OF LITERATURE...Children’s Specialized Hospital Friends will hold a with the Reverend Martin Luther Struggle is made possible through a Literary Luncheon on Thursday, April 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Canoe King, Jr., with whom he served time major grant from the National En- Brook Country Club in Summit. Guest authors will be Marta McDowell, T. J. in jail, and his role in the Freedom dowment for the Humanities, as part Willow Grove Pre-School’s O’Connor, Jerry Parr and Jennifer Smith. Committee members, pictured left to Riders documentary. A question- of its Bridging Cultures initiative, right, are: Marilyn Zocca, Summit; Dorothy Teller and Joan Blake, Westfield; and-answer session will follow his in partnership with the Gilder Gail Sloan, chairperson, Westfield; Fran Lemberg, Carolyn Cordeiro and Joan presentation. Lehrman Institute of American His- Art Show Begins Tomorrow Murray, Westfield, and Susan Grates, Summit. This event will be open to the Rabbi Dresner was one of the tory. This series also is supported in SCOTCH PLAINS — The Wil- samples of their construction art public. For more information, contact Marilyn Zocca at outstanding rabbinic leaders in the part by the Friends groups of both low Grove Pre-School will cel- featuring 3-D sculptures created [email protected] or by phone at (908) 522-1583. struggle against the war in Viet- the Fanwood Memorial Library and ebrate the start of spring with a from tubes and wood. nam, and for the rights of the poor, the Scotch Plains Public Library. display of children’s artwork along Willow Grove Pre-School, located women, immigrants, gays and les- To register for this event online, with the literature that inspired at 1961 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, St. Paul’s Day School Posts bians, the disabled and racial, reli- visit fanwoodlibrary.org/event/ some of the creations. The art will is a Christian pre-school sponsored gious and ethnic minorities. He has 2885/#register. be located in the lower level room by the Willow Grove Presbyterian of the Scotch Plains Public Li- Church and licensed by the State of Debut of Summer Camps brary, located at 1927 Bartle Av- New Jersey. Class teachers are state- WESTFIELD — St. Paul’s Day Week 1: June 22 to 26 — “Dino- Gallery Exhibit to Feature enue. certified educators. School will introduce its first-ever saurs.” Campers will “dig up” di- The art show will open tomor- summer camp, which will launch nosaurs and make fossils. row, Friday, March 20, and the Mountainside Squad in June 2015. Open to all children Week 2: June 29 to July 2 (no Images of Holy Land work will remain on display until To Hold Egg Hunt Thursday, April 2. On Tuesday, ages 3 to 6, the camp will be di- camp on July 3) — “Celebrations.” ROSELLE PARK — “Pilgrimage who was able to enjoy the photo- MOUNTAINSIDE — The vided into one-week sessions, each A week of celebrations ending with graphic record of her pilgrimage. Last March 31, from 2 to 5 p.m., a to the Holy Land,” a solo exhibit of school staff member will be avail- Mountainside Rescue Squad is featuring a special theme and field a Fourth of July celebration. photographs by Roselle Park resi- September, after he died, Ms. getting ready for its annual Spring trip. Five theme-based, week-long Week 3: July 6 to 10 — “Animal Calinawan decided that she would able to answer questions regarding dent Brenda Calinawan, will be fea- the techniques used to create the Egg Hunt on Saturday, March sessions will run from June to July. Week.” Participants will learn tured through Friday, April 17, at the like to share these with her commu- 28. This event will be held rain or In the school’s new air-condi- about different animals of the wild nity of Roselle Park. children’s work. Art Gallery at the Casano Commu- Featured will be samples of cre- shine. All are welcome. tioned space, children will enjoy from all over the world. nity Center, located at 314 Chestnut Her photographs include stunning The festivities will kick off at arts and crafts, center play, yoga, Week 4: July 13 to 17 — “All vistas of the land surrounding Jerusa- ative art pieces from the children Street, Roselle Park. attending Willow Grove Pre- noon at squad headquarters, lo- music, Legos and other activities. About You!” Participants will learn There will be a reception to meet lem. They include images of well- cated at 1385 Route 22 East, at Outside will be sprinklers and fun about the five senses by making a known structures such as the Dome School. In addition to the standard the artist on Wednesday, March 25, preschool art of easel paint, finger the corner of New Providence on the school playground. texture book, tongue tasting and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The Casano Com- of the Rock and the Western “Wail- Road, in Mountainside. Partici- “We are so thrilled to bring the painting with their feet. ing” Wall (the only remaining part of paint and collage, the 3- and 4- munity Center and the Art Gallery Year-Old Classes will offer pants are encouraged to bring a children of Westfield and the sur- Week 5: July 20 to 24 — “Ex- hours are Monday through Thurs- the original sacred ancient Jewish basket to hold their goodies and rounding community a resource plore our Universe.” Youngsters day, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday until temple), along with the interiors of families may bring a camera to that incorporates all of the fun will learn about the planets in a 5 p.m. the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Probitas Verus Honos take pictures. For more informa- things summer camp has to offer fun, hands-on way. For Ms. Calinawan, a Catholic, this the Tomb of Christ and the Church of tion, call (908) 233-6338. with the skills and expertise of our The cost for each session is $240; was a religious journey to follow in the Resurrection. top-notch staff,” said Rosemary week two is $198. There is a mini- the footsteps of Jesus in the land of The Art Gallery accepts work only Lombard, director of St. Paul’s Day mum signup of any two weeks. His birthplace. from Roselle Park residents. Artwork The Family Law Department of Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski School. “We know our camp will The discounted rate for signing up In this exhibit, she shares photo- must be two-dimensional; no sculp- Presents be very popular among families for all five weeks is $1,100. For graphs of the places she visited last ture or jewelry will be accepted. In- this year and the years to come.” more information or to register for year in Israel. The exhibit also is in terested persons may contact Leona Camp hours will be 8:30 a.m. to the camp, visit stpaulsday.org or memory of her father, who was un- Seufert at (908) 241-5874 or through noon and the lineup is as follows: call (908) 233-5417. able to join her on this journey but e-mail at [email protected]. The Chelsea at Fanwood invites you to an OPEN HOUSE Saturday, March 21st 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Join us for a tour and some Easter delights! SEE OUR ASSISTED LIVING,

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She also brought her Veronica Renee Rose Blake- knows Ronnie knows that 1989 was a Scotch Plains for almost 60 years. He Claire Garvey, Claire was born faith on the road. A passionate Greenaway, Esq. passed on Monday, momentous year in her life. In Sep- also summered in Ocean Grove. Frances Kalastein, 93 June 16, 1930 in New York City. baseball fan, Claire made an an- March 9, 2015. Ronnie, a Westfield tember of 1989 she and her family Mr. Biermann served in the U.S. Frances Kalastein (née Suna), 93, She attended the Convent of the nual “Baseball and Basilica” trip resident, was born in the Bronx, N.Y. moved to a place that she professed to Army Band & Bugle Corps as a trum- of Westfield, N.J. died at her resi- Sacred Heart in Manhattan for high for many years; she combined vis- She is survived by her loving and be a “foreign land” — Westfield, N.J. pet player from 1949 to 1950, and dence on Sunday, March 8, 2015. school. In 1953, she graduated its to major league stadiums with devoted husband, the Honorable Jo- Westfield proved to be a nirvana for after his discharge began a long career A devoted homemaker and family from the College of New Rochelle, pilgrimages to nearby basilicas. seph A. Greenaway, Jr.; her son, Jo- her and her family. Wonderful friends, with the test lab at Mack Truck, where matriarch, Mrs. Kalastein was born and in 1954 she received a Master Other loves included tennis on the seph Anthony Blake Greenaway III, schools, parks, restaurants, and even he met his future wife, Catherine. Af- in Poland. She resided in Brooklyn, of Arts in Special Education for Tennis Channel, nightly viewings and her daughter, Samantha Blake Starbucks, made her feel at home, but ter retiring from Mack, he drove for N.Y. and on Long Island, N.Y. before the Deaf from Teachers College at of “Jeopardy,” browsing specialty Greenaway; her sister, Angela Blake she always yearned for the hustle and Corby’s Laundry in Summit, which moving to Westfield in 2007. Columbia University. In 1957, gift shops and decorating for every Fields; her brother-in-law, Everett bustle of the city. later became Morey LaRue. Mrs. Kalastein was the beloved Claire married Dr. John K. Butler, holiday, especially Christmas. Fields, and her niece, Sable Fields. Ronnie felt complete — a happy A lifelong antique car enthusiast, wife of the late Milton Kalastein; a pediatrician who practiced in East A devoted mother and an inspi- The funeral services were held on marriage, a promising career, and he was a member of the Model A loving mother of Joyce Wegbreit and Orange and Orange until his death rational grandmother, Claire is sur- Monday, March 16, at St. Mark’s most important a healthy family. Ford Clubs of New Jersey and her husband, Steven, Lillian Guttman in 1998. vived by the Reverend John K. Episcopal Church, 1430 Park Av- In 2004 Ronnie started Employ- America. He also was an avid dancer and Albert Kalastein and his wife, In the free time afforded her Butler, Trenton; Jane Kendall and enue, Plainfield. ment Compliance Strategies, LLC in and member of the Y-Squares and the Deborah, and dear sister of her while raising three sons and five her husband, George, of Basking Ronnie was a strong Black woman. the way only someone like Ronnie Harmony Square Dance Club. Music brother, Leonard Suna, and her sis- daughters in Orange, Claire de- Ridge; Amy Grant and her hus- She was a force to be reckoned with could. Ronnie’s business thrived. was his passion and he spent many ter-in-law, Shirley Goldman. She was voted herself to volunteer work band, Chris, of Wayne, Pa.; Charles throughout her life and left an indel- Others helped, to be sure, but there hours filling the house with music, the proud grandmother of Julie, and special causes. She was the and his wife, Sarah, of Emmaus, ible impression on everyone she met. was no business without her. Her playing the piano and ukulele. Marla, Robyn, Lauren, Arielle and president of the Doctors’ Wives Pa.; Edward of Madison; Claire Born on October 22, 1956 to Ed- great business success was fueled by He was predeceased by his wife, Jacob, and doting great-grandmother Club of St. Mary’s Hospital in Or- Bernstein and her husband, Mark, ward Blake and Helen Pinckney, a clear goal: to make sure her chil- Catherine, who died in 2006, and is of Brooke, Audrey and Evan. ange; president of the Mothers of Springfield; Mary Plaza and her Ronnie’s youthful exuberance and dren had whatever they needed to survived by his son, David, and his Services were held on Tuesday, Auxiliary of Seton Hall Prep; presi- husband, Jeffrey, of Basking Ridge, prescience was on display when she succeed. sister, Elizabeth Collis. March 10, 2015, at Menorah Chapels dent of the Garden Club of the and Meg DeCaro and her husband, declared boldly at 5 years old — I am What is it that we shall say about Funeral services were held at Me- at Millburn, 2950 Vauxhall Road, Oranges; and chairman of the New Fred, of Cos Cob, Conn., and 16 going to be a lawyer. Ronnie gradu- our Ronnie? That she was like no morial Funeral Home in Fanwood. Union, N.J. Interment followed at Beth Jersey Committee of the Garden grandchildren. Two grandchildren ated with honors and many awards other; yes. That it was our sincere Entombment followed at Saint Israel Cemetery in Woodbridge, N.J. Club of America. Claire won nu- predeceased her. from Cardinal Spellman High School. privilege to know her; of course. Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia. For March 19, 2015 merous awards for her gardening A Mass of Christian Burial was Poised for a new challenge, Ronnie Mostly, I will thank God, because my arrangements, and she and her fel- celebrated yesterday, Wednesday, matriculated at Barnard College, children and I are the luckiest people low Garden Club members initi- March 18, at Saint James the Columbia University. She became in any room we enter. Ronnie en- ated projects to beautify the Or- Apostle Church in Springfield. involved in the Charles Hamilton riched our lives every day. She lifted anges and surrounding areas. Arrangements were by Higgins Houston Pre-law Organization her us up and made us the best versions A resident of Orange for 39 and Bonner Echo Lake Funeral junior year and was elected president of ourselves. And going forward, we years, Claire was a longtime pa- Home in Westfield. In lieu of flow- in her senior year. only have to share Ronnie with God. rishioner of the Our Lady of the ers, please make donations to the She graduated law school in 1981 In lieu of flowers, contributions in Valley Roman Catholic Church in Philadelphia Ronald McDonald and headed to Wall Street. She left for her memory may be made to Barnard that city. In 2008, she moved to House. the action of the courtroom — the College Veronica Blake-Greenaway Westfield and became a parishio- March 19, 2015 Manhattan D.A.’s office. In 1985 ’78 Memorial Fund. ner of Saint James the Apostle Ronnie joined the ranks of corporate For Ronnie’s complete life story, America as an in-house counsel, first, please visit at ADP and then the German con- www.dooleyfuneralservice.com. Girl Scout Working Toward glomerate, Siemens. Anyone who March 19, 2015 Gold With Music For Hope NAMI to Address Funding WESTFIELD – As part of her Girl The Gold Award is the highest Scout Gold Award project, Christina award a Girl Scout can earn; only Sloan, an Ambassador Girl Scout about 8 percent of eligible Girl Of Special Needs Trusts and a junior at Westfield High Scouts achieve it. Christina has been WESTFIELD — NAMI (National appropriate services. She completed School, is collecting gently used a Girl Scout since kindergarten and Alliance on Mental Illness) Union an internship at the New Jersey De- iPods, iPhones, iPads (any genera- has previously earned the Girl Scout County invites the public to attend partment of Public Advocate, where A DAY TO BE IRISH...Judith Krall-Russo was guest lecturer recently at a general tion and type), compatible docks Bronze and Silver Awards. its presentation on Tuesday, March she conducted legal research and meeting of the Woman’s Club of Westfield (WCW), held at the Masonic Lodge in with speakers (such as iHome) and To donate or to learn about other 24, at 7:30 p.m., entitled “Funding drafted papers on civil rights, Westfield. Members enjoyed hearing stories of Ireland. Pictured, from left to right, Bluetooth speakers. ways to help, contact Christina at the Special Needs Trust.” Maria are: WCW President Dolores Geisow, members Jane Walsweer and Vivian O’Neil, healthcare, education and adminis- Ms. Krall-Russo, and members Marjorie Wieseman and Ruth Positan. With these iDevices, customized [email protected]. Fischer, Esq., of the law firm of trative law. Ms. Fischer has been music playlists will be created to Hinkle, Fingles & Prior, will be the appointed to serve on the board of comfort the patients at The Center SHERIFF’S SALE presenter. This program will take directors of The Arc of Mercer for Hope Hospice. In addition, video Westfield Library Friends SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15001079 place at American Legion Post No. County. She earned her Juris doctor chat applications will allow residents SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY 3, located at 1003 North Avenue, from Seton Hall University School the ability to communicate with out- CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY West, Westfield. of Law and is a member of the Sponsor Met Opera Series of-town family members. DOCKET NO. F-013956-14 Plaintiff: PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC A Supplemental Needs Trust is a Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bar The Center for Hope Hospice, a VS. special kind of trust that holds title Associations. WESTFIELD — The Friends of participants. Ticket prices range Defendant: JOSEPH MMIRABILE, JULIE A. non-profit organization with facili- MIRABILE to property for the benefit of a child Attorneys at Hinkle, Fingles & the Westfield Memorial Library are from $202 in the Family Circle to ties in Elizabeth, Scotch Plains and Sale Date: 04/15/2015 over $2,000 in orchestra for the Writ of Execution: 01/22/2015 or adult who has a disability. The Prior have more than 70 years of once again sponsoring a Wednes- Westfield, is dedicated to the well- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution funds in the Trust can be used to combined experience providing spe- day evening subscription series to series. One subscription series may to me directed I shall expose for sale by public being of its patients. It provides care vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- supplement benefits received from cialized legal services to families of the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln be shared by two or more persons. to individuals regardless of race, TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- The eight performances are as TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on various governmental assistance children and adults with a wide range Center in New York. Registration ethnicity, religious affiliation or abil- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of programs including SSI and Med- of disabilities and to senior citizens. for the 2015-2016 series is now follows: said day. All successful bidders must have 20% ity to pay. of their bid available in cash or certified check at icaid. Special needs trusts are fre- Attorneys with the firm have argued open and new participants are in- October 7 — Il Trovatore the conclusion of the sales. October 21 — Tosca The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred quently created by a parent or other many of the precedent-setting cases vited to join. The Met Opera dead- Forty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Four family member for a child with spe- affecting individuals with disabili- line for holding its current sub- November 4 — Rigoletto MASTER and 04/100*** $345,354.04. MUNICIPALITY: Scotch Plains cial needs, even though the child ties in New Jersey and Pennsylva- scription seating is Friday, April 3, December 23 — Die Fledermaus COUNTY: UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY may be an adult by the time the trust 2015. After this date the Met will January 6 — La Boheme MEMORIALS STREET & STREET NO: 2072 Grand Street nia. The firm’s entire practice fo- TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 2703, LOT: 7 is created or funded. Such trusts cuses on serving people with dis- assign best remaining seats on a February 17 — Cavalleria DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 125.00 feet x 50.00 524 Central Avenue feet also can be set up in a will as a way abilities and their families. first-come, first-served basis. Rusticana/Pagliacci NEAREST CROSS STREET: Northeasterly for an individual to leave assets to a March 2 — Madama Butterfly Westfield, NJ (908) 233-2350 line of Cook Avenue Snacks and free literature will be Participants can experience the SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): disabled relative. provided. There is no charge to at- Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln April 20 — Otello www.mastermemorials.com Scotch Plains Twp holds a claim for taxes due and/or other municipal utilities such as water Ms. Fischer is personally com- tend. For more information, or in Center for as little as $26 per per- If a participant cannot attend an and/or sewer in the amount of $2123.46 as of 02/ opera, the ticket may be exchanged 01/2015. mitted to the field of disability law. the event of inclement weather, call formance plus bus fare. The up- Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Sixty Thou- The mother of a daughter with mul- (908) 233-1628 or e-mail coming season will feature eight through the Met subscription of- sand Seven Hundred Seventy-One and 75/100*** $360,771.75 together with lawful interest and tiple disabilities, her legal work fo- [email protected]. evening performances starting in fice or sold to someone else. The costs. Friends of the Westfield Memorial Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- cuses on guardianship, estate plan- October and ending in April. Trans- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and ning and helping families of adults portation is by charter bus from Library maintains a “standby list” Designer • Builders of fine expenses, there remains any surplus money, the See it all on the Web! money will be deposited into the Superior Court with disabilities access and retain Westfield to Lincoln Center and of people who have an interest in MONUMENTS Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, back. For all operas the bus will buying tickets for individual op- or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to www.goleader.com Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature leave from Westfield at 5 p.m. Per- eras. MARKERS and extent of that person’s claim and asking for SHERIFF’S SALE an order directing payment of the surplus money. formances cost approximately $30 Anyone interested in participat- MAUSOLEUMS SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15000492 The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale ing as a subscriber or a standby or will have information regarding the surplus, if SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S SALE each depending on the number of Lettered • Cleaned any. CHANCERY DIVISION who would like more information There is a full legal description on file in the UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15001013 Union County Sheriff’s Office. DOCKET NO. F-016584-14 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S SALE is asked to contact Ulf at (908) Tim Doerr The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Plaintiff: WEICHERT FINANCIAL SERVICES CHANCERY DIVISION 654-5737 or [email protected]. sale for any length of time without further adver- VS. UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15001060 tisement. Defendant: YVONNE J. ROSE DOCKET NO. F-056648-10 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Sally Bauer Doerr Joseph Cryan Sale Date: 03/25/2015 Plaintiff: FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CHANCERY DIVISION (established 1939) Sheriff Writ of Execution: 10/29/2014 CORPORATION UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S SALE Attorney: By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution VS. DOCKET NO. F-03908-13 POWERS KIRN - COUNSELORS to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Defendant: JOSEPH J. MADDEN; WELLS Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15000500 Also: 300 Rt. 37 East 728 MARINE HIGHWAY vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- FARGO BANK, NA; UNITED STATES OF ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY PO BOX 848 - SUITE 200 TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- AMERICA C1TIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SE- CHANCERY DIVISION Toms River, NJ MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08057 TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Sale Date: 04/08/2015 RIES 2004-OPT1, ASSET BACKED PASS- UNION COUNTY (856) 802-1000 WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Writ of Execution: 10/17/2014 THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-OM DOCKET NO. F-12932-13 4 T - 03/19, 03/26, 04/02 said day. All successful bidders must have 20% By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution VS. Plaintiff: FIRST HORIZON HOME LOANS A (732) 349-2350 & 04/09/15 Fee: $167.28 of their bid available in cash or certified check at to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Defendant: BARBARA J. MURPHY; SEAN DIVISION OF FIRST TENNESSEE BANK NA- the conclusion of the sales. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- MURPHY A/K/A SEAN T. MURPHY; LEWIS TIONAL ASSOCIATION The judgment amount is: ***Three Hun- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- WETSTEIN, MD; WANDA I MURPHY; SUN VS. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on NATIONAL BANK; ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC, Defendant: KARA SCHWERDTFEGE, BER- dred Thirty-Three Thousand Three Hun- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of MERCHANTS COMMERCIAL CREDIT AS- NARD M. SCHWERDTFEGE, WIFE AND HUS- dred Seventy-Five and 68/100*** said day. All successful bidders must have 20% SIGNEE OF PRO VIDIAN BANK ASIA; DIS- BAND $333,375.68. of their bid available in cash or certified check at COVER BANK; FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO.; Sale Date: 03/25/2015 the conclusion of the sales. UNDERWOOD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL; STATE Writ of Execution: 12/05/2014 The property to be sold is located in the The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred OF NEW JERSEY By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Gray Funeral Homes BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, County of Fifty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred and 86/100*** Sale Date: 04/15/2015 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Union and State of New Jersey. $359,400.86. Writ of Execution: 01/30/2015 vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- The property to be sold is located in: the By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- It is commonly known as 4 CECILIA Borough of Garwood, County of Union, State of to me directed I shall expose for sale by public TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Since 1897 PLACE, FANWOOD BOROUGH, NEW New Jersey. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of JERSEY 07023 Commonly known as: 239 Third Avenue, TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Garwood, New Jersey 07027. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on of their bid available in cash or certified check at It is known and designated as Block 3, Tax Lot No.: 5 in Block: 205 WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of the conclusion of the sales. Lot 5. Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 80 x 150 said day. All successful bidders must have 20% The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred The dimensions are approximately 71 Nearest Cross Street: Oak Street of their bid available in cash or certified check at Seventy-Two Thousand Sixty-Eight and 70/ Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- the conclusion of the sales. 100*** $472,068.70. feet wide by 125 feet long. nicipal or tax liens that may be due. The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred The property to be sold is located in the TOWN- Nearest cross street: Midway Avenue. Subject to Tax and prior lien info: At the time Fifty-Two Thousand One Hundred Forty-Six and SHIP of SCOTCH PLAINS, County of UNION Prior lien(s): NONE of publication taxes/sewer/water information was 10/100*** $552,146.10. and State of New Jersey. not available-you must check with the tax collec- PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: Commonly known as: 2335 CAROL PLACE, *Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal tor for exact amounts due. Scotch Plains, County of UNION, State of New SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY 07076. liens or other charges, and any such taxes, Subject to Prior Mortgages and Judgments Jersey. Tax Lot No. 14 in Block No. 3402. charges, liens, insurance premiums or (if any): None PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6 Dimension of Lot Approximately: 83 X 108. Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Seventy Thou- Gaycroft Drive, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076, Nearest Cross Street: CEDAR STREET. other advances made by plaintiff prior to sand One Hundred Eighty-Seven and 32/100*** Union TAX LOT #: 6, BLOCK #: 11902 BEGINNING at a point on the northwesterly this sale. All interested parties are to con- $370,187.32 together with lawful interest and APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: Single Fam- sideline of Carol Place distance 249.00 feet from duct and rely upon their own independent costs. ily Residence Lot Size: 1.03 acres the corner Ionned by the intersection of the Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- NEAREST CROSS STREET: Feinmore Drive northeasterly sideline of Cedar Street (if ex- investigation to ascertain whether or not tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and SUBJECT TO ANY OPEN TAXES, WATER/ tended) (60 feet wide) with the said northwest- any outstanding interest remain of record expenses, there remains any surplus money, the SEWER, MUNICIPAL OR TAX LIENS THAT erly sideline of Carol Place (if extended) (50 feet Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in and/or have priority over the lien being money will be deposited into the Superior Court MAY BE DUE. wide); thence running 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, PRIOR MORTGAGES AND/OR JUDG- PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES foreclosed and, if so the current amount or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to MENTS: N/A SEWER OPEN PLUS PENALTY $263.13 Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the due thereon. Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Sixty-Seven TOTAL AS OF December 10, 2014: $263.13 Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Forty-Three and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Eight and 20/ Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Forty-Three personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or Thousand Five Hundred Nineteen and 33/100*** an order directing payment of the surplus money. 100*** $567,368.20 together with lawful interest Thousand Five Hundred Nineteen and 33/100*** $343,519.33 together with lawful interest and The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale and costs. $343,519.33 together with lawful interest and cremation. costs. will have information regarding the surplus, if Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- any. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and “The Fair Housing Act prohibits”any prefer- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home expenses, there remains any surplus money, the ence, limitation, or discrimination because of money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial sta- Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, tus, or national origin, or intention to make such or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to preference, limitation or discrimination” in con- Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature nection with any aspect or a residential real and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for estate transaction, Zucker, Goldberg, and an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. Ackerman, LLC encourages and supports the The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale equal housing practives of the Fair Housing Act will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if in the conduct of its business.” any. will have information regarding the surplus, if (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 any. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the any. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. 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- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this John-Michael “J.M.” Jones sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan tisement. N.J. Lic. #4869 Joseph Cryan Sheriff Sheriff Joseph Cryan Sheriff Attorney: Attorney: Sheriff Director Attorney: ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC UDREN LAW OFFICES, P.C. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 19, 2015 Page 9 SPF Scholarship Foundation Begins Dollars for Students SCOTCH PLAINS – On Saturday, Foundation, states “We hope our com- March 28 and Sunday, March 29 the munity will once again partner with Scotch Plains Fanwood Scholarship the Foundation to financially assist Foundation (Foundation) will launch our students, sending them off to the second phase of its Dollars for college knowing that their commu- Students campaign. High school stu- nity cares and stands with them.” dents who have applied to the foun- Contributions are fully tax-deduct- dation for scholarship assistance will ible and the funds raised will be used knock on doors in their neighbor- to aid high school and college stu- hoods to ask the community for their dents in achieving their higher edu- support in reaching the foundation’s cation goals. If a resident is not goal of raising $25,000 to fund schol- contacted in person or does not find arships to be given in 2015. Students an envelope left by a student, they will also collect donations outside may send their donation to the Scotch area businesses. Plains Fanwood Scholarship Foun- The foundation has been distribut- dation, PO Box 123, Fanwood, New ing scholarship assistance to area Jersey 07023 or may donate at BEE A FINALIST...Jasper Lemberg, an eighth grader at Roosevelt Intermediate youth for the past 49 years, awarding www.spfscholarshipfoundation.org. JUST KEEP SWIMMING...The Wardlaw-Hartridge co-ed swim team fittingly School in Westfield, has been notified by the National Geographic Society that he $2,641,867 in scholarship aid to 2,628 In addition to its fundraising ef- was well represented on the All-Greater Middlesex Conference Team following is one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2015 New Jersey National students. Last year, with the forts, the foundation administers its fine winter season. Pictured from left to right are: (front row) Cecily D'Amore Geographic State Bee. Roosevelt Assistant Principal Brian Gechtman congratu- community’s assistance, the founda- scholarships sponsored by 25 local of Scotch Plains, Tal Sherman of Plainfield, Brooke Sutton of Westfield, Max lates Jasper on advancing to the state competition for the third consecutive year. tion was able to award scholarships individuals and organizations, as well Needle of Scotch Plains and Catfish Garner of South Plainfield; (back row) totaling $134,825 to 94 students, as administering the capital of 17 Cameron Cabrera of Carteret, Noah Toney of West Orange, Julian Hernandez- whose applications were reviewed established scholarship funds. For Webster of Edison, Abe Golding of North Plainfield, James Blatz of Westfield and RIS Student Advances to by a broad-based screening commit- further information, please visit Jack Schildge of Westfield. The Rams also captured the GMC team sportsman- tee. In 2015, 174 students have ap- www.spfscholarshipfoundation.org ship award. Geo Bee State Competition plied for scholarship assistance. or contact Mary Ball Cappio, President of the [email protected]. National Youth Art Month WESTFIELD – Jasper Lemberg, ship, Jasper then took a qualifying an eighth grader at Roosevelt Inter- test, which was submitted to the Na- mediate School in Westfield, has been tional Geographic Society. The Na- Union Catholic HS Offers Celebrated in Westfield notified by the National Geographic tional Geographic Society has in- Society that he is one of the semifi- vited up to 100 of the top-scoring WESTFIELD – The Westfield Pub- proficiency, emotional uplifting, and nalists eligible to compete in the 2015 students in each of the 50 states, Business Networking Event lic Schools are celebrating the na- appropriate medium for the chosen New Jersey National Geographic District of Columbia, Department tionally acclaimed Youth Art Month store. I am honored and pleased with State Bee. The contest will be held on of Defense Dependents Schools and SCOTCH PLAINS – Proving that business. Saying ‘you’re the best kept with colorful and creative displays the work of our dedicated educators, Friday, March 27 at Rowan Univer- U.S. territories to compete in the networking has a synergistic effect, secret is not good enough anymore.’” throughout the downtown area. Paint- the children whose work is displayed, sity, Chamberlain Student Center, 201 state bees. Union Catholic High School will hold The event will start with network- ings, drawings, sculpture, and painted and the many supporting community Mullica Hill Road in Glassboro. This Each state champion will receive a business networking luncheon ing from 11 a.m to 11:45 a.m and will furniture designed by approximately members who give of their valuable is the third consecutive year that Jas- $100, the “National Geographic At- hosted by popular radio business re- be followed by a luncheon during 300 students from Westfield’s ten time to make this event occur each per has qualified for the state compe- las of the World, 10th Edition,” a porter Joe Connolly on Thursday, which Mr. Connolly will lead a dis- public schools are displayed by 37 year,” added Ms. King. tition, following his first place finish medal, and a trip to Washington, D.C., April 23 at Shackamaxon Country cussion with the panelists on trends, downtown merchants as well as The In coordination with Youth Art at the school level. Marissa Conneely to represent their state in the National Club in Scotch Plains. new ideas, and successes in business. Westfield Memorial Library and Month, RMC Studios in Garwood is is Jasper’s Social Studies teacher at Geographic Bee Championship to be The luncheon will include a panel All attendees will be invited to add RMC Studios in Garwood, who vol- hosting an Open House for the general Roosevelt. held at National Geographic Society discussion hosted by Joe Connolly, their insights or ask questions of the unteered their window or display public to view student artwork in Following his school champion- headquarters, May 11 to 13. of New York radio station WCBS panelists. The program will conclude space for the month of March. unique gallery settings. An evening of Newsradio 880. by 1:30 p.m. “Youth Art Month is a time to cel- Art and Music at RMC, 207 Center “I met Sister Percylee, principal of This special event is open to all ebrate the creative work of our chil- Street in Garwood will be held on Pingry Announces Open Union Catholic, and Assistant Prin- businesses. dren,” explained Linda King, Super- Friday, April 17, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. cipal Dr. Jim Reagan at a WCBS To register, visit http:// visor of Fine Arts for the Westfield A nationwide tradition that began small business breakfast,” said Mr. ucbnl.eventbrite.com. For further in- Public Schools. “The artwork repre- more than 50 years ago, Youth Art House for Summer Programs Connolly. “Sister Percylee said they formation, call Susan Dyckman, sents children of all levels of age and Month emphasizes the value of art attended ‘because non-profits have Union Catholic director of develop- ability. It is chosen by our art teach- education and encourages support for BASKING RIDGE – The Pingry are 6th Grade Youth Leadership Pro- to start thinking and acting like a ment at (908) 889-1600 ext. 309. ers for various reasons: work ethic, school art programs according to School’s Big Blue Summer will be gram, Acting, Audition and Scene commitment to the project at hand, www.arteducators.org. hosting two upcoming open houses Study classes alongside a math on Sunday, March 29 and Sunday, course for advancement in Pre-Cal- May 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the culus. Full program descriptions SP Relay For Life Cmt. Basking Ridge Campus located at and online registration are avail- 131 Martinsville Road in Basking able at Ridge, NJ, to showcase the diver- www.pingry.org.bigbluesummeracademics. Announces Kickoff Event sity and scope of its summer offer- For further information regard- ings. Big Blue Summer programs ing Pingry’s Big Blue Summer, visit SCOTCH PLAINS – Wednesday, Against Cancer (SMAC), would like run from Monday, June 8 though pingry.org/bigbluesummer. Online March 25 at 7 p.m. will be the first to invite the community to come, Friday, August 14 with extended descriptions, dates, location, times annual Relay For Life Community bring family and friends to the kick- care options to begin or end the day and tuition for all summer activities Kickoff at Scotch Plains-Fanwood off and learn about what relay is, why for families. Opportunities this year is accessible through the website. High School (SPFHS) auditorium. relay is important, and how to get include Performing Arts, Travel, Hi- Early bird, and multi-week dis- SPFHS’ Relay For Life is a stu- involved. Event attendees are under Tech and Big Blue Summer Day counts are available. Follow Big dent-run fundraising event held once no obligation to sign up. Camps along with an enhanced cur- Blue Summer on Facebook, a year to raise money for the Ameri- For additional information email riculum of academic and enrich- Instagram and Twitter and like, can Cancer Society and will be held the American Cancer Society Com- ment offerings, and a multitude of tweet and share your experiences on Friday, May 15. The coordinators, munity Manager, Taylor Levesque at sports specialty camps to engage and photos. For questions about known as the Student Movement [email protected]. children ages three to 17 in a vari- summer programs or to arrange a ety of ways. All summer options customized camp experience for are open to families in the commu- your child, please contact Cindy nity and not exclusive to Pingry McArthur, Director of Summer & students. Transportation to the Auxiliary Programs, at Basking Ridge Campus from [email protected] or (908) CONTINUED STUDIES...When schools were closed in Westfield to begin the Pingry’s Short Hills Campus is 647-5555, ext. no. 1642. Presidents weekend on February 13, teachers, administrators, and other staff available at a fee for campers at- members participated in the Westfield Public Schools In-Service. Workshops tending any of the Big Blue Sum- included teaching strategies, curriculum review, sessions regarding special edu- mer programs. cation, PARCC training, behavioral intervention, and HIB (Harassment, Intimi- Big Blue Summer Academics pro- dation and Bullying) training. In addition, specially tailored workshops for vide three distinct categories to meet William Paterson Tells health educators/nurses in the district included a presentation on abuse of the needs of middle and high school prescription medication and creation of new lesson plans. Pictured here review- students with core classes, com- Fall 2014 Dean’s List ing a video on cyberbullying are: (seated left to right) Coordinator of Health WAYNE – William Paterson Uni- Services and Westfield High School Nurse, Margaret Teitelbaum, with elemen- petitive edge workshops and en- tary school health educators/nurses Andrea Cortese, Eileen Moran and Robin richment programs. Opportunities versity in Wayne, has announced the Ince, and (standing left to right) Ann Teitelbaum, Katherine Haldeman, Chris- are available to pique a child’s in- Dean’s List for the Fall 2014 semes- tina O’Conner and Valerie Williams. terest, strengthen a skill, provide ter. test preparation, or earn course In order to qualify, a student must credit. All academic courses, which carry a minimum of 12 credits for the range from one to six weeks in semester and earn a grade point aver- Kean Univ. to Receive Major length, are now scheduled in the age of 3.45 or better. morning allowing for student flex- Area students named to the list ibility to attend any one of our Per- include: Annemarie Jablonski, Naming Gift from Alumna forming Arts, Hi-Tech, Sports spe- Cranford; Anna Digiacomo, UNION – Kean University an- Kean—then Newark State College— cialty and Day Camps in the after- Garwood; Jourdan Archer-Sizemore, nounced that alumna Diane Goldblatt with a degree in elementary educa- noon. A sampling of the nearly 40 Bria Barnes, Christopher Freeman, Miron, a graduate of the Class of tion. She was a fourth-grade teacher Jovan Pagan, Scotch Plains; and Luke SOUPER FOOD DRIVE...Students at McKinley Elementary School in Westfield offerings available include Ad- 1961, and her husband Bob Miron for many years and is retired from the collected almost 1,700 cans of food and non-perishable items during the school’s vancement in Algebra and Geom- Dimatteo, Westfield. will make a major gift to the Univer- Fayetteville-Manlius (N.Y.) Central annual “Soup”er Bowl Food Drive to benefit the Holy Trinity Food Pantry. etry, Reading Comprehension, Bi- sity in tribute to Mrs. Miron’s alma School District. Following her retire- Pictured here, Principal Marc Biunno, center, and 5th graders (from left) Seth ology Preview, History Research mater. A significant portion of the gift ment, she began advising teachers on Camacho, James Kaprowski, Zhana Velkov and Matt Beke prepare to load the Paper, Study Skills, Intro to De- See it all on the Web! will be used to refurbish Kean’s Uni- how to use the technology of cable items for delivery. Bags to transport the goods were donated by Trader Joe’s of bate, College Essay Workshop, and www.goleader.com versity Center, which will be renamed television in the classroom. She Westfield. Creative Writing. New this summer the Miron Student Center. Addition- served as the Cable in the Classroom ally, a portion of the Mirons’ donation Coordinator for NewChannels Corp. will be used as a matching gift to and Time Warner Cable in more than DON’T WAIT FOR THE SAVE leverage and spark giving from new 100 schools in upstate New York. ** alumni donors to Kean University. This innovative project allowed com- $100 “Our University Center is at the mercial-free programming to be pro- WHEN YOU heart of the Kean campus, used on a vided by cable programmers for use REPORT CARD. CALL TODAY! daily basis by the entire University as a tool in the classroom, geared for community—students, faculty, and grades 4-12. She also served as an GET HELP NOW. administrative staff,” said Dawood advisor to the Turner Networks in For almost 40 years, Huntington’s highly trained tutors have Farahi, Ph.D., president of Kean Uni- their Cable in the Classroom pro- worked one-to-one with students to help them master the skills versity. “Everyone comes here to eat, gram development. needed to make their next report card better than the last one. study, work, attend events, and so- Bob Miron retired in 2010 after a cialize, in the process forming valu- 50-year career in broadcasting, with ACADEMIC SKILLS K-12 able connections in a way that hap- 44 of those years spent in the cable Reading • Writing • Math • Study Skills • Spelling pens at virtually no other location on industry. Vocabulary • Phonics campus. So we are absolutely de- Bob and Diane Miron are long- SUBJECT TUTORING MIDDLE SCHOOL-COLLEGE lighted that Diane and Bob chose this time residents of Syracuse, New York. Algebra • Geometry • Trigonometry • Pre-Calculus • Calculus unique campus facility as the benefi- Married for more than 50 years, they Earth Science • Biology • Chemistry • Physics ciary of their very generous gift.” have three children and nine grand- EXAM PREP AT PSAT • ACT “Kean University is where it all children. Advanced Placement (AP)* • State Tests • ISEE • SSAT • COOP started for me, and Bob and I are very GED • ASVAB • HSPA • NJASK happy to be able to give something Westfield School Huntington is accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA). To find out more about back to this wonderful institution that Huntington Tutoring Programs, CALL NOW! benefits such a wide range of its Calendar Change WORDSMITHS...Upper and Middle School Latin students at The Wardlaw- people,” said Diane Miron. “In par- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Hartridge School in Edison received awards for their performance on the ticular, we wanted to do something Board of Education on May 10 at its Bridgewater Ledgewood Morristown Springfield National Etymology Exam. The test, which is sponsored by the National Junior that would be helpful to the students. public meeting, approved amending 908-725-3900 973-252-8300 973-292-9265 732-258-0100 Classical League and based on English vocabulary words derived from Latin and The majority of them are commuters, the current 2014-2015 calendar by Greek, was given to Latin 3, 4 and AP students as well as seventh and eighth grade just like I was more than 50 years closing all schools on Thursday, April Latin students. Medal winners are: Advanced Level - Roshun Menon, left, of For additional locations in your area call ago, and it’s very important to have 2 and Friday, May 22 if no additional ® South Plainfield (silver); Intermediate Level - Anuva Goel, second from right, of high quality, comfortable facilities snow or emergency days are used. 1 800 CAN LEARN Piscataway, Ellena Son of Woodbridge, second from left, (silver), Jake Payami, HuntingtonHelps.com right, of Scotch Plains (bronze); Novice Level - Jordan Borst-Ortiz of Colonia, on campus to help them feel at home If it is necessary to close schools Robert Brandl of Plainfield, Sarah Ivanov of Woodbridge, Alexandra Lack of and reach their highest potential.” for one more day, schools will be ©2015 Huntington Mark, LLC. Independently Owned and Operated. *SAT and Advanced Placement (AP) are registered trademarks of the College Board. PSAT/NMSQT is a registered trademark of the College Board and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. ACT is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc. None of these entities were involved in the production of, and Westfield, Kelly Lawrence of Scotch Plains, Briella Payami of Scotch Plains, Julia Diane Miron is a native of Eliza- open for students and staff on Friday, do not enclose the program. ** Offer valid for Academic Evaluation or Tuition, new students only. Not valid with any other offer. HPA101-SPG(3/15) Rothar of Metuchen (bronze) beth, N.J., who graduated from May 22. Page 10 Thursday, March 19, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION N.J. Band to Host Event On First Baptist Plans Nominees Sought For Sloppy Joe Bingo Optimist Youth Award WESTFIELD — The First Baptist WESTFIELD — Each year, the Free Fund-raising Program Church of Westfield, located at 170 Optimist Club of Westfield pre- SCOTCH PLAINS — A few years founder. “We created this program Elm Street, invites the community for sents “The Optimist Youth Vol- Westfield allegedly punching and kicking of- ago, a local rock band came up with because we know how difficult it is to Sloppy Joe Bingo in its Harvey Hall on unteer Award” to a high-school Sunday, March 8, Paul Morphy, ficers as she was being taken into the idea to play in diners across the raise funds and organize events. This Saturday, March 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. student who has distinguished Jr., 62, of Union was arrested on an custody. state as a way to raise money for is our way of giving back.” Each person is asked to bring a herself or himself through out- outstanding Westfield traffic warrant, Tuesday, March 3, Beth Maxwell, New Jersey food banks. In less than On Wednesday, March 25, small prize for the prize table. It can standing volunteer service to the for $500, and another traffic warrant 31, of Sanford, Fla. was arrested and 48 hours, the “diner tour” brought in GoodWorks will host a networking be anything from a re-gift item to community. from Union, for $256, pursuant to a charged with possession of heroin, more than $7,500 in donations. event to showcase its free turnkey something from the dollar store, or The award is available to any pickup at the Clark Police Depart- paraphernalia, hypodermic needles Now Scotch Plains resident Paul fund-raising model. During the even something homemade. Partici- high-school junior or senior who ment. He was transported to Westfield and being a fugitive from Florida Lavenhar and his GoodWorks band showcase, photographer Dave Hol- pants will eat a dinner of Sloppy Joes is a resident of Westfield. This police headquarters and processed. after police received a report con- are bringing the concept they cham- lander will take free portraits of at- and then play bingo until all the prizes award carries a $500 scholarship Morphy was released on posted bail cerning a suspicious individual. Bail pioned to other nonprofits and chari- tendees. Nonprofit executive direc- have been taken. To sign up, call the and, if the winner is a senior at on the Westfield warrant and released was set at $15,000 and Maxwell was ties through a turnkey program that tors, board members and develop- church office at (908) 233-2278. Westfield High School, is pre- on his own recognizance as per the transported to the Union County jail. provides entertainment from the ment directors are invited to attend sented at the annual “Awards Union Police Department. Thursday, March 12, Jonathan band, a venue and marketing sup- the event, which will take place from Church Thrift Shop Night” ceremony taking place at Monday, March 9, Eliot Fant, 30, Bebide, 21, of Garwood and Jeffrey port for fundraising efforts — at no 7 to 9 p.m. at Rolf’s Restaurant & the high school in May. of Elizabeth was arrested on a Union Grace, 21, of Livingston were ar- cost to the organization. Pub, located at 65 Stirling Road, To Offer Spring Items The Optimist Club is seeking traffic warrant, for $160, pursuant to rested following a motor vehicle stop. “The greatest gratification I have Warren. FANWOOD — The Fanwood Pres- nominations from among mem- a motor vehicle stop at First Street Both suspects were charged with achieved as a musician beyond the Attendees are asked to register in byterian Church Thrift Shop on bers of the community to help and Westfield Avenue. He was trans- possession of under 50 grams of sus- creative impulse has been when I advance at goodworksband.com. Wednesday, March 25, will feature identify those students who have ported to police headquarters, pro- pected marijuana and paraphernalia. have been able to work with other GoodWorks events are underwrit- freshly stocked Spring clothing and shown outstanding qualities in cessed and released on his own re- Bebide also was found to have an musicians in support of good works,” ten by sponsors who donate money Easter items. For customers planning community service. Anyone cognizance as per the Union Police active criminal warrant. said Mr. Lavenhar, GoodWorks’ band to the organization and provide give- ahead for summer vacations, a vari- wishing to nominate an indi- Department. Fanwood aways at the event. Typical events ety of books and needlework kits also vidual for this award is asked to Monday, March 9, France D. Tuesday, March 10, Eugena Will- Library Invites Kids include a cash bar and a door charge, will be available. contact Jeff Rembisz at (908) Tucker, 40, of Roselle was arrested iams, 26, of Plainfield was arrested on with 100 percent of the proceeds The thrift shop is open from 10 389-9909 or on two outstanding warrants after an active warrant out of Woodbridge To ‘Fancy Dance’ going to the hosting organization. a.m. to 4 p.m. every Wednesday. [email protected] for a turning herself in. They included a following a motor vehicle stop. CRANFORD — The Cranford Pub- Run by volunteers, it is located at the nomination form. All nomina- Roselle criminal warrant, for $150, Wednesday, March 11, Charles lic Library will host “Fancy Dance,” a PUBLIC NOTICE rear of the church complex on tions must be submitted by Mon- and a Garwood traffic warrant, for Barco, 30, of Plainfield was arrested day, March 23. series of free dance classes for chil- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY McDermott Place. $89. She was processed and released on an active warrant out of Plainfield dren ages 5 and older, on Mondays, CHANCERY DIVISION All proceeds from the sale of gen- on her own recognizance on the and also was charged with posses- April 6, 13 and 20, at 3:30 p.m. UNION COUNTY tly used clothing and household items Roselle warrant and posted requisite sion of suspected marijuana. He was DOCKET NO.: F-001409-15 Reading is Good For You Instructors from the Arthur Murray FILE NO.: 36.3618 at the shop are returned to the com- bail on the Garwood warrant. turned over to the Plainfield Police Dance School will teach participants munity through non-profit groups. NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS Monday, March 9, a victim on the Department. to Waltz, Rhumba, Salsa, Merengue Donations will be welcome on 1400 block of Lamberts Mill Road Wednesday, March 11, a resident and Tango. STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ASTON MCFARLANE, JR. filed a report of identity theft/fraud. of the 10 block of North Avenue The library is located at 224 Wal- AND MRS. ASTON For further information and direc- The victim reported that an unknown reported that her parked and unlocked nut Avenue. Registration is required MCFARLANE, JR., HIS WIFE tions, call the church office at (908) 889- suspect had used her information to motor vehicle had been entered by an and will begin on Monday, March 23. You are hereby summoned and required 8891 or e-mail [email protected]. open an unemployment benefits unknown person. A bag containing Admission is free and all Cranford to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., PUBLIC NOTICE claim. According to police, no mon- personal items had been removed. residents are welcome. For a list of Plaintiff’s Attorneys, whose address is 1455 ies had been dispersed and the unem- The bag was valued at $50. other upcoming programs, visit the Broad Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey, TOWN OF WESTFIELD 07003, an answer to the complaint in a civil ployment office had been notified. Friday, March 13, Tyrell Ferguson- library web page at cranford.com. action in which PNC BANK, NATIONAL Notice of Initiation of the Section 106 The victim stated that this incident Ward, 29, of Plainfield was arrested ASSOCIATION is plaintiff and ASTON Process: Public Participation goleader.com/subscribe was part of a pattern of offenses that on an active warrant out of Westfield PUBLIC NOTICE MCFARLANE, JR. AND MRS. ASTON Sprint proposes the collocation of tele- began in May of 2014. following a motor vehicle stop. He MCFARLANE, JR., HIS WIFE; VIVIAN communication equipment on an existing Tuesday, March 10, Asia Flores, was processed, posted bail and re- TOWN OF WESTFIELD ROLAND-MCFARLANE AND MR. rooftop at 264 Prospect Street, Westfield, ROLAND-MCFARLANE, HUSBAND OF 22, of Newark was arrested on out- leased. INVITATION TO BID Union County, New Jersey 07090. The Probitas Verus Honos VIVIAN ROLAND-MCFARLANE, et als. proposed project includes the installation standing traffic warrants from Sunday, March 15, Antonio Sealed proposals will be received by the are defendants, pending in the Superior of 3 panel antennas and 3 RRU units. Westfield, for $300; East Orange, for Santiago, 27, of Elizabeth was ar- Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- Court of New Jersey within thirty-five (35) Members of the public interested in sub- $250, and Newark, for $50, after turn- rested on an active warrant out of bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East days after March 19, 2015 exclusive of mitting comments on the possible effects Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at said date. If you fail to do so, judgment by of the proposed projects on historic prop- ing herself in at police headquarters. Newark following a motor vehicle 10:00 AM prevailing time on Tuesday, default may be rendered against you for erties included in or eligible for inclusion in Flores was processed and released stop. He was processed, posted bail April 7, 2015, for the “2015 CONSERVA- the relief demanded in the complaint. You the National Register of Historic Places Legal Advertising after posting bail on the Westfield and released. TION CENTER IMPROVEMENTS IN THE shall file your answer and proof of service may send their comments to Andrew Smith, warrant; she was released on her own Sunday, March 15, an officer on TOWN OF WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY”. in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior RESCOM Environmental Corp., P.O. Box MORE IN BACK SECTION The work under this Proposal includes Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com- 361, Petoskey, Michigan 49770 or call recognizance on the other two war- routine patrol in Forest Road Park the furnishing of all labor, materials and plex, CN-971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, 260-385-6999. Reference file 1404016. rants. noticed a storage shed was damaged equipment necessary to complete the work in accordance with the rules governing the PUBLIC NOTICE Tuesday, March 10, Naimah and it appeared that an unknown per- as shown on the Contract Drawings and courts. 1 T - 3/19/15, The Leader Fee: $18.36 described in the Contract Specifications, You are further advised that if you can- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Muhammad, 22, of Newark was ar- son had attempted to break into the and Proposals shall be in accordance with not afford an attorney, you may call the PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING BOARD rested on outstanding traffic warrants shed. Nothing appeared to be miss- such Drawings and Specifications and the Legal Services office in the county where STATE OF NEW JERSEY Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- from Clifton, for $750, and Newark, ing at the time. terms proposed in the Contract. The major you live or the Legal Services of New ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF for $350, after turning herself in at Scotch Plains items of work under this contract include, Jersey Statewide Hotline at 1-888-LSNJ- FANWOOD, after public hearing on Janu- police headquarters. She was pro- Monday, March 2, Travis Cassett, but are not limited to, the following in esti- LAW (1-888-576-5529). If you do not have WINERY SALESROOM ary 28, 2015 granted approval for a per- mated quantities: an attorney and are not eligible for free Take Notice that Tomasello Winery, Inc. sonal facility in the LI zone. The property in cessed and released on her own recog- 24, of Westfield was arrested and 700 tons of 3 inch thick Hot Mix Asphalt legal assistance, you may obtain a referral trading as Tomasello Winery has applied question is owned by Mr. Rocco Tropeano, nizance on the Newark warrant and charged with burglary in connection Surface Course to an attorney by calling the Lawyer Refer- to the Director of the Division of Alcoholic at 25 South Avenue, Fanwood, being Block posted bail on the Clifton warrant. with a break-in at the Rise and Shine 3,850 square yards of Milling, Variable ral Services. The names and telephone Beverage Control for a Winery Salesroom 55 and Lot 4. Wednesday, March 11, Jaclyn Diner on Terrill Road. The arrest fol- thickness numbers of such agencies in the county of to be situated at: Tomasello Winery at Documents pertaining to this application 1,900 square yards of 6 inch Reinforced venue are as follows: Lawyer Referral Dreyer Farms, 831 Springfield Avenue, are available for public inspection at Bor- Friedman, 27, of Somerville was ar- lowed a yearlong investigation into Concrete Slab Services: 908-353-4715. Legal Services: Cranford, New Jersey 07016. ough Hall during normal business hours. rested at the Somerville Police De- the burglary, which occurred on 1,600 linear feet of 6 foot Chain Link 908-354-4340. Objections, if any, should be made im- Steven Jayson Esq. partment on an outstanding Westfield March 12, 2014. According to po- Fence with privacy slats This action has been instituted for the mediately in writing to the Director of Alco- 2160 Stanley Terrace criminal warrant, for $1,000, and a lice, Cassett’s DNA was matched All bidders must submit with their purpose of foreclosing a mortgage and holic Beverage Control, PO Box 087, Tren- Union, New Jersey 07093 bid a copy of their New Jersey Busi- recovering possession of the lands and ton, New Jersey 08625-0087. For Raritan Township traffic warrant, for through blood evidence that was left ness Registration Certificate. Failure premises described in a mortgage dated Tomasello Winery Mr. Michael Ranieri $250. She was transported to at the time of the burglary. Cassett to submit proof of registration will dis- October 12, 2010, recorded on October 225 North White Horse Pike 2018 Morris Avenue Westfield police headquarters, pro- allegedly gained access to the diner qualify the bid. 18, 2010, in Book 12991, Page 0846, Hammonton, New Jersey 08037 Union, New Jersey 07083 cessed and held in lieu of $1,250 bail. by smashing a glass door. He was Proposals shall be in writing on the forms made by ASTON MCFARLANE, JR., to 2 T - 3/12/15 1 T - 3/19/15, The Times Fee: $18.87 furnished and must be delivered at the the plaintiff and covers real estate located & 3/19/15, The Leader Fee: $35.70 Wednesday, March 11, Lori released on $55,000 bail. place and before the hour above men- at 20 HARBOR FRONT PLAZA, B11, PUBLIC NOTICE Lowenstein-Mase, 55, of Westfield Monday, March 2, Leon Golding tioned, and must be accompanied by a ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07206, Tax PUBLIC NOTICE was arrested on an outstanding Hill- of Scotch Plains was arrested on out- certified check or bid bond payable to the Lot 483.B11, Block 2. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at Pursuant to R. 4:4-4 and 4:64-1(d), me- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION side traffic warrant, for $350, at standing warrants out of the Borough least ten percent (10%) of the base amount diation is available through the New Jer- CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY Westfield police headquarters. She of Fanwood following a motor ve- of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor sey Courts. Forms and instructions may be UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-043752-14 was processed and released after post- hicle stop. Golding was transported more than $20,000.00. (N.J.S.A. 40A:11- obtained on the Court’s web site at DOCKET NO. F-046130-14 FILE NO. 19106-14 FILE NO. 19150-14 ing bail. to police headquarters, where he was 21) Each bid must also be accompanied www.njcourtsonline.com. NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT Friday, March 13, Christopher W. processed and turned over to the by a Surety Company Certificate stating You, ASTON MCFARLANE, JR. are NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT that said Surety company will provide the made a defendant because you are the (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Dunstan, 23, of Westfield was arrested Fanwood Police Department. bidder with the required Performance bond record owner(s) of the mortgaged pre- (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: M. A. MESSER, AS TRUSTEE, and charged with driving while in- Wednesday, March 4, a Forest Road in the full amount of the Contract (N.J.S.A. mises, because you executed the Bond/ DAVID V. CONTI, JR.; PLAINFIELD LENDING TRUST; toxicated (DWI) following a police resident reported being a victim of 40A:11-22), by a Non-Collusion Affidavit Note and Mortgage being foreclosed herein YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND investigation of a motor vehicle acci- credit card fraud. He stated that an and a Contractor’s Qualification Statement, and may be liable for any deficiency REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND Statement of Ownership, on the forms thereon, and for any right, title, claim or AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO dent that occurred in the area of South unknown suspect had made charges included in and explained in the contract interest you may have in, to or against the neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- Chestnut Street and Tremont Avenue. on his MasterCard. documents. said mortgaged premises and your lien or West, Denville, New Jeraey, an Answer to neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 According to police, upon arrival at Wednesday, March 4, Lorraine Bidders are required to comply with the encumbrance on the mortgaged premises the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to the scene, officers discovered the ve- Bachi of Scotch Plains was arrested requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. is subject to plaintiff’s mortgage. which PRO CAPITAL I LLC BY ITS CUS- the Amended Complaint filed in a Civil and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and must pay work- You, MRS. ASTON MCFARLANE, JR., TODIAN, US BANK is the plaintiff and Action, in which FWDSL & ASSOCIATES hicle that Dunstan had been operating and charged with DWI in the parking men the prevailing wage rates promul- are the spouse of ASTON MCFARLANE, ECLEYNNE MERCY, ET ALS; are defen- L.P. is the plaintiff and STEPHEN FULLER, had struck a tree and burst into flames. lot of a fast food restaurant on Route gated by the New Jersey State Depart- JR., HIS WIFE, the mortgagor and owner dants, pending in the Superior Court of ET ALS; are defendants, pending in the Westfield Fire Department personnel 22 East following reports from several ment of Labor and Industry for this project, of the mortgaged premises and as such New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery responded and extinguished the fire. neighboring towns concerning an er- copies of which are on file in the Office of may have a dower/curtesy or other interest County and bearing Docket No. F-046130- Division, UNION County and bearing the Town Engineer. in said premises and your lien or encum- 14 within thirty-five (35) days after March Docket No. F-043752-14 within thirty-five Dunstan was transported to police ratic driver. After failing multiple field Plans and specifications may be seen or brance on the mortgaged premises is sub- 19, 2015 exclusive of such date. If you fail (35) days after March 19, 2015 exclusive headquarters, processed and released sobriety tests administered at the scene, obtained at the office of the Town Engi- ject to plaintiff’s mortgage. to answer or appear in accordance with of such date. If you fail to answer or appear to a responsible adult. Bachi was arrested and transported to neer, Public Works Center, 959 North Av- Dated: MARCH 13, 2015 Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment Friday, March 13, Jeanne Lahiffe, police headquarters, where she was enue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The Michelle M. Smith, Esq. rendered against you for relief demanded by Default may be rendered against you Mayor and Council reserve the right to Superior Court Clerk in the Complaint. You shall file your An- for relief demanded in the Amended Com- 54, of Cranford responded to police processed and later released. reject any bid, and to waive any informality Frank J. Martone, P.C. swer and Proof of Service in duplicate with plaint. You shall file your Answer and Proof headquarters to satisfy an active Friday, March 6, a Prospect Avenue in any bid, if in the interest of the Town, it is A Professional Corporation the Clerk of the Superior Court of New of Service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Westfield traffic warrant. She was resident reported being the victim of a deemed advisable to do so. 1455 Broad Street Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - CN Superior Court of New Jersey, Hughes processed and released after posting theft. The resident stated that mer- Kris J. McAloon Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in accor- Justice Complex - CN 971, Trenton, New Town Engineer (973) 473-3000 dance with the Rules of Civil Practice and Jersey 08625, in accordance with the Rules $250 bail. chandise had been taken by someone 1 T - 3/19/15, The Leader Fee: $59.67 1 T - 3/19/15, The Leader Fee: $76.50 Procedure. of Civil Practice and Procedure. Friday, March 13, a Westfield resi- who was authorized to be in the home. You are further advised that if you are You are further advised that if you are dent who wished to remain anony- Wednesday, March 11, Quashon PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE unable to obtain an attorney you may com- unable to obtain an attorney you may com- mous turned in a black iPhone 4 in a Brooks, 27, of Newark and Doretta municate with the Lawyer Referral Service municate with the Lawyer Referral Service TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD merger of the properties by the owner of of the County of Venue and that if you of the County of Venue and that if you black-and-gray Speck iPhone case Tinsley, 23, of North Plainfield were CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY the abutting property. cannot afford an attorney, you may com- cannot afford an attorney, you may com- that the individual had found on the both arrested on outstanding war- SECTION 2. The owner of the abutting ORDINANCE NO. 2015-07 municate with the Legal Services Office of municate with the Legal Services Office of property shall pay the sum of as indicated 700 block of Kimball Avenue on rants out of Scotch Plains and South the County of Venue. The telephone num- the County of Venue. The telephone num- ORDINANCE AMENDING THE in the contract for sale of real estate plus all March 10. Authorities were unable to Plainfield. Both arrests occurred dur- ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- REVISED GENERAL ORDI- documented costs related to the street yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal identify the owner of the property ing a motor vehicle stop. NANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP vacation, including but not limited to engi- Services Office 908-354-4340. Services Office 908-354-4340. and it was secured for safekeeping. Wednesday, March 11, Johnny OF CRANFORD neering, property and easement descrip- THE ACTION has been instituted for the THE ACTION has been instituted for the tions, ordinance preparation, tax map revi- Friday, March 13, a resident of the Ivery, 45, of Plainfield was arrested BE IT ORDAINED by the Township purpose of foreclosing the following tax purpose of foreclosing the following tax sion, publication costs and review costs 500 block of Downer Street reported on outstanding warrants out of Committee of the Township of Cranford, in sale certificate: sale certificate: and post a $1000.00 escrow. the County of Union, New Jersey, as fol- 1. A certain tax certificate 11-00357, 1. A certain tax certificate 11-049, sold being the victim of fraud. The victim Plainfield and Atlantic City. Ivery SECTION 3. If any provision of this Or- lows: sold on 6/4/2012, dated 6/14/2012, and on 6/8/2011, dated 6/9/2011, and was received a phone call from an un- was arrested in the Park Middle dinance or the application thereof to any WHEREAS, the Township of Cranford was recorded on 8/8/2012 in Book 13386 recorded on 7/8/2011 in Book 13140 at person or circumstance is held invalid by a known suspect claiming to be with School parking lot during a suspi- (the “Township”), as a body corporate and at Page 498, made by PAUL M. LESNIAK, Page 888, made by MARIA GLAVAN, Court of competent jurisdiction, such in- the Internal Revenue Service, who cious-person investigation. politic organized under the laws of the Collector of Taxes of ELIZABETH, and Collector of Taxes of PLAINFIELD, and validity shall not affect other provisions of State of New Jersey and situated in Union State of New Jersey to PRO CAPITAL I State of New Jersey to FWDSL & ASSOCI- informed the victim that a warrant Thursday, March 12, Perry Shelly, the Ordinance and to this end the provi- County, intends to amend the Revised LLC BY ITS CUSTODIAN, US BANK and ATES L.P. and subsequently assigned to would be issued unless back taxes 47, of Scotch Plains was arrested on sions of this Ordinance are declared to be General Ordinances of the Township of subsequently assigned to plaintiff, PRO plaintiff, FWDSL & ASSOCIATES L.P.. severable. were paid. The victim’s loss totaled outstanding warrants out of Scotch Cranford to address an issue of vacating a CAPITAL I LLC BY ITS CUSTODIAN, US This covers real estate located in SECTION 4. The Township expressly $6,987 before the fraud was realized. Plains and North Plainfield follow- paper street (right of way) on Dietz Street; BANK. This covers real estate located in PLAINFIELD, County of UNION, and State reserves and excepts from the vacations and ELIZABETH, County of UNION, and State of New Jersey, known as LOT 16 BLOCK Friday, March 13, a victim reported ing a motor vehicle stop. all rights and privileges then possessed by WHEREAS, the Township agrees to of New Jersey, known as LOT 90 BLOCK 119 as shown on the Tax Assessment Map the theft of her purse while she was at Thursday, March 12, Leon public utilities and cable television compa- vacate the property (see attached Descrip- 9 as shown on the Tax Assessment Map and Tax Map duplicate of PLAINFIELD nies to maintain, repair, and replace their a business on the 200 block of East Golding, 47, of Scotch Plains was tion of a portion of Dietz Street), a paper and Tax Map duplicate of ELIZABETH. and concerns premises commonly known existing facilities adjacent to, over, and South Avenue. The victim stated that arrested and charged with theft of street (right of way), which is not presently and concerns premises commonly known as 225-27 PRESCOTT PLACE, under the street or public place to be developed, and convey the property to the as 233 BROAD STREET, ELIZABETH, PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. she had left her purse on a chair and cash from a business. The incident vacated. (N.J.S.A. 40:67-1). owner of the only abutting property to the New Jersey. YOU, M. A. MESSER, AS TRUSTEE, when she returned it was missing. occurred on January 28. Golding was SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall be in extent requested; and YOU, DAVID V. CONTI, JR., are made PLAINFIELD LENDING TRUST, are made full force and effect from and after its adop- The purse contained $500 in cash. processed at police headquarters and WHEREAS, the vacation of Dietz Street party defendant to the above foreclosure party defendant to the above foreclosure tion and any publication as may be re- Sunday, March 15, Michael committed to the Union County jail. reduces the Township’s responsibility for action because on November 17, 2007, action because on January 25, 2008, quired by law. maintenance; and Ecleynne Mercy, executed a mortgage to Stephen Fuller, executed a mortgage to Schlege, Jr., 26, of Mountainside was Friday, March 13, Nicola Baruch, WHEREAS, the property will contain a NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE Dennis Belcher and David V. Conti, Jr in M.A. Messer, as Trustee, Plainfield Lend- arrested and charged with DWI pur- 18, of Scotch Plains was arrested deed restriction prohibiting the subdivision The foregoing ordinance was introduced the amount of $40,000.00, which mort- ing Trust in the amount of $40,000.00, suant to a motor vehicle stop in the following a motor vehicle stop and of the property following merger of the and approved on first reading at a meeting gage was recorded on April 11, 2008 in the which mortgage was recorded on Febru- area of Grant and Woodland Avenues. charged with possession of drug para- property by the owners of the abutting of the Township Committee of the Town- UNION County Clerk’s/Register’s Office in ary 4, 2008 in the UNION County Clerk’s/ property; ship of Cranford, New Jersey on March 10, Mortgage Book 12461 at page 27. Said Register’s Office in Mortgage Book 12405 Schlege was transported to police phernalia. Baruch was transported to NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby or- 2015, and will be further considered for final mortgage is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s at page 367. Said mortgage is subordinate headquarters, where he was processed police headquarters, processed and dained by the Committee of the Township passage after public hearing to be held at lien. to the Plaintiff’s lien. and released to a responsible adult. released on a summons. of Cranford that: the Municipal Building, 8 Springfield Av- DATED: March 13, 2015 DATED: March 13, 2015 Garwood Saturday, March 14, Thomas SECTION 1. The Township shall ex- enue, Cranford, New Jersey on April 7, Michelle M. Smith, Clerk Michelle M. Smith, Clerk ecute any necessary documentation in 2015 at 8:00PM or as soon thereafter as Superior Court of New Jersey Superior Court of New Jersey Wednesday, February 25, Julia Pearson, III, 39, of Summit was ar- accordance with the laws of this State to this matter can be reached. All persons PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. Michael, 21, of Cranford was arrested rested and charged with DWI follow- convey the property to the owner of the interested will be given the opportunity to Denville Law Center Denville Law Center and charged with driving while in- ing a motor vehicle stop. Pearson only abutting property which shall include be heard concerning such ordinance. 290 Route 46 West 290 Route 46 West toxicated (DWI) following a motor also was charged with possession of an easement for the Township, as neces- Tara Rowley Denville, New Jersey 07834 Denville, New Jersey 07834 sary and deed restriction prohibiting any Municipal Clerk (973) 586-2300 (973) 586-2300 vehicle accident. Michael also was suspected marijuana and possession subdivision of the properties following 1 T - 3/19/15, The Leader Fee: $79.05 1 T - 3/19/15, The Leader Fee: $68.34 1 T - 3/12/15, The Leader Fee: $69.36 charged with aggravated assault after of drug paraphernalia. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 19, 2015 Page 11 Westfield Area Y to Offer Family Karma Yoga Event WESTFIELD — The Westfield Thanks to the Annual Support Area Y will host a Family Karma Campaign for strong kids, fami- Yoga Event fundraiser on Satur- lies and senior citizens, at the day, March 28, from 10:30 to 11:30 Westfield Area Y no one who is a.m., to benefit the Y’s Annual experiencing a bona fide financial Support Campaign. It will take hardship is denied the opportunity place at the Main Y Facility, lo- to participate. In 2014, the Y pro- cated at 220 Clark Street, Westfield. vided $423,604 in direct financial Karma Yoga means “the disci- assistance to 271 individuals, pri- pline of selfless action.” According marily for child care and summer to the Y, this event will feature 60 camp services. For more informa- minutes of action-packed fun and tion, visit westfieldynj.org. is designed for families with chil- The $20 tax-deductible contribu- dren ages 4 to 10. tion per family will go directly to Activities will include music, the Annual Support Campaign. Reg- GREAT CAUSE...14U boys from Mountainside and its surrounding towns come crafts, yoga and lessons to encour- istration is required and can be done together for a good cause. The Lupus Butterflies basketball team comes together age both children and adults to for one weekend a year and goes 2-1 in Hoop Heaven tournament. But more online at westfieldynj.org or in per- importantly, they raise awareness about Lupus, a chronic, autoimmune disease contemplate how their actions can son at the Welcome Center at the with no cure that can damage any part of the body. For more information, go to make a big difference in other Main Y Facility. lupusnj.org. people’s lives. Mats will be pro- For more information, contact vided. A complimentary family Jean White at (908) 233-2700, ex- GIVING BACK...Boys from Mountainside and surrounding towns, on the U12 photo will be e-mailed to partici- tension no. 246, or by e-mail at Full Count baseball team, give back to their community by making sandwiches Maple Sugar Sunday on Tap pants after the event. [email protected]. for a food bank. At Miller-Cory Museum WESTFIELD — The Miller-Cory “Sheep to Shawl Festival” on Sun- House Museum, located at 614 day, April 26. Interested persons Mountain Avenue, Westfield, will are invited to check the museum present “Maple Sugar Sunday” this website or to call the office for a Congratulations Sunday, March 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. full listing through June. One of the seasonal tasks of farm The Miller-Cory House Museum life in colonial days was sugar mak- is listed on both the State and Na- to our Top Ten Club for February 2015 ing in the maple woods. The pro- tional Registers of Historic Places duction of syrup and sugar from the and as a site on the New Jersey sap of the maple tree is the oldest Women’s Heritage Trail. The mu- known industry in America. seum is available for school, Scout The Reverend John Mills of or other group tours on weekdays Fanwood will talk about the tech- during the morning or after school. nique of maple sugaring, explaining Other programs include a show- how the maple sap rises and flows, case of 18th-century skills during how it is collected using wooden which volunteers demonstrate co- buckets and handmade spiles, and lonial-era crafts and discuss 18th- how sugar and syrup are made from century life in New Jersey for inter- Patricia “Pat” Plante Eulondia Reese-Turner David Labush Jennifer Colamedici Cathy Splinter the sap. No tree will actually be ested groups, including on-site at Broker Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate tapped during this event. This pro- local schools. gram is appropriate for children. For more information, call (908) Sunday’s program also will in- 232-1776 or e-mail clude tours of the restored 1740 [email protected]. farmhouse. Additionally, members Details on all programs also are posted of the cooking committee will dem- on the museum’s Facebook page. The onstrate authentic open-hearth website is millercoryhouse.org. cooking, using early American reci- pes, colonial-era cooking tools and Reading is Good For You seasonal foods. The gift shop, which Jocelyne Holden Anne Weber Jill Skibinsky Carol Tener Louann Sullivan carries a variety of colonial toys, Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate crafts, books and educational ma- terials, will be open as well. Admission is $3 for adults and Westfield West Office children age 13 and older; $2 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for 600 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ 07090 • (908) 233-0065 those under age 3. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN other run in the North Jersey, Section Aside from recording some big Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 2, Group 4 Tournament that resulted wins during the regular season, the Strength of schedule demanded that in a 17-9 season. Blue Devils’ most memorable tri- this year’s Westfield High School girls “We made quite a run. Our goals umph came when they stunned unde- basketball team maintain focus in this year were to go farther in the feated, No. 7 ranked Roselle Catho- nearly every game and it paid off with county and state tournaments than last lic (defending UCT champs), 57-51, a dethroning of a top-10 team, a run season. We had a much tougher sched- in the UCT semifinals to advance to to the Union County Tournament ule this year and it all paid off,” Blue the finals for the first time since 2008 (UCT) championship game and an- Devil Head Coach Liz McKeon said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times At one time Ron Kashlak was the sealed. still love it when I do get the chance face of the WHS ice hockey record “They played golf in both the fall to play. It always brings me back to book. and spring,” he said. “With two sea- those days playing at Westfield High, Goals in a game? Season? Career? sons covered by weekend golf trips which will always be special.” Ron Kashlak. up and down the east coast, and the IN THE GENES Assists in a game? Season? Ca- workload of Lehigh in general, I didn’t Sutton Wunderle, the daughter of reer? Ron Kashlak. spend a lot of time having regrets 1988 WHS graduates Max Wunderle Points in a game? Season? Career? about hockey.” and Christina Caroe, experienced all That would be Ron Kashlak. He has since won a couple of club the highs and lows of sports in the He was the Wayne Gretzky of WHS championships at Echo Lake and one space of a couple minutes last Satur- hockey. Or, as he would prefer to be at Shackamaxon. He lives in Hoboken day. Competing in the Connecticut remembered, the Steve Yzerman of and currently works in the financial girls ice hockey championship game, WHS hockey. end of things at American Surgisite the senior scored one goal and as- “I grew up a Devils fan, but I al- Center, an eye surgery business in sisted on the second as Simsbury ways wore No. 19 for Steve Yzerman,” Somerset. battled back to earn a 2-2 tie against Kashlak said. “I always appreciated What makes Kashlak’s athletic ca- a cooperative team from East Catho- his demeanor as the captain of his reer even more interesting is because lic/Glastonbury/South Windsor. Then team, in addition to his skills on the of where he lived when he was break- in overtime she tore the ACL in her ice. He always made it look so easy. I ing all those hockey records and help- knee (second time, same knee) mean- remember watching videos of him ing the golf team. ing the all-state attack will miss this David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ONE REAL “CHIEF THIEF”...Blue Devil senior Jackie Knapp, No. 2, had 303 career steals and combined with senior Lil when I was young and then trying to “I lived in Scotch Plains but at- spring’s lacrosse season. She’s al- Scott to become the Blue Devils’ All-Time “Chief Thief” pair with 567 steals. Knapp also became No. 3 on the WHS scoring re-enact his moves when I played.” tended WHS for high school, since ready been accepted to Connecticut list with 1,370 career points. She also had 277 career assists. From the time Kashlak entered my mother was a teacher at Washing- and Indiana, is waiting list at WHS in the fall of 1995 until he ton School,” Kashlak said. “My sister Vanderbilt and Michigan, and is wait- graduated in 1999, the record book Michelle and I both went to WHS. It ing to hear from Cornell and never had a chance. He led the team wasn’t a major transition since we Dartmouth. Blue Devils’ Tough Basketball Schedule Paid Off in scoring all four years, including a ‘FLASHBACK’ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 pair of 96-point seasons. His career Have you visited the new “Flash- (Westfield won) to face another top- the board for the Blue Devils this (4 3-pointers) with 11 rebounds, six totals: 163 goals, 110 assists, 273 back” feature on Varsity Vantage’s 10 team in The Patrick School. The season. Luzzi netted 114 points, in- assists and 10 steals. Sophomores points. facebook page? It’s a daily “On This outcome of that game went down to cluding 21 3-pointers, and dished out Lizzi Brucia and Jenna Iorio also saw As a junior, Kashlak put up 96 Date in Westfield Sports History” that Westfield’s final 3-point range shot 26 assists, while adding 27 rebounds, some varsity time. points in 26 games, including 64 includes some of the great names that bounced off the rim, resulting in 19 steals and six blocks. Although the graduation of three goals. And then he scored 96 more in from WHS’s past and present. Please a 45-43 setback. Montes tied Devitt for the lead in talented seniors may cause a ripple, 28 games as a senior, with 59 goals. check it out and ‘like’ it. The Blue Devils recovered to de- rebounds with 107 each. She also there still could be some smooth sail- That’s 192 points in just 54 games, NJSIAA HALL OF FAME stroy Dickinson in the first round of scored 85 points and added 11 blocks, ing for next year’s Blue Devils with nearly four points per game. He Westfield resident Gil Chapman, a the sectional tournament then they 11 assists and five steals. Devitt buck- the return of two-year varsity veter- played left wing on a line with Bran- football star at Thomas Jefferson in leveled fourth-seeded Ridge in over- eted 89 points and had 26 steals, 16 ans, Montes, Luzzi, Liddy and Devitt. don Kape and Josh Falcone, and tal- Elizabeth and later at Michigan, and time in the quarterfinal round. Their assists and a team-leading 20 blocked “We wanted to send our seniors off ented defenseman Mike Bird was Bill Austin, a SP-F graduate who later run finally came to a halt against top- shots. Liddy scored 108 points (15 3- in style and I believe we did that. I around during those years, too. starred at Rutgers, were among the seeded Franklin in the semifinals. pointers) and added 90 rebounds, 34 couldn’t have asked for more from a While most of school records still eight new inductees into the NJSIAA Franklin went on to win the title and steals, 20 assists and nine blocks. group of young ladies. We had a lot of stand, a couple were broken by the Hall of Fame in December. to advance to the Tournament of Several girls from the bench also hurdles to overcome and they all stuck Meyer brothers. C.J. Meyer had 40 Chapman was a star running back Champions. made fine contributions. Junior Abby together, played as a team and ac- assists in 2011 and 113 assists from at Elizabeth Thomas Jefferson High “We hit our stride at the right time. It Demers scored 34 points and added complished what we set out to ac- 2008-11. Sam Meyer scored seven School (’71) and later at Michigan. started on February 14th with a win at 25 rebounds, nine assists and six complish. I’m sad to see it all end but goals in a game in 2013. His son Gil Scott grew up in Westfield New Providence and we never looked steals. Sophomore Danielle Rinaldi like I said, I couldn’t be more proud,” But Kashlak still holds the records and played on the PAL football team back. We continued our winning streak netted 56 points, including seven 3- Coach McKeon said. for points in a game (10), season (96, before concentrating on his main love, and excellent team play through the pointers, and added 20 assists, 19 twice) and career (273). music. Gil Scott (’08) is now an ac- counties, taking us all the way to the rebounds, 16 steals and four blocks. Probitas Verus Honos “I was fortunate to be on some Ron Kashlak claimed pianist and performer. finals for what proved to be an amazing Freshman Grace Elliott had 43 points good teams with good players,” Also inducted were former ath- game,” Coach McKeon said. Kashlak said. “That always plays a already had a lot of ties to Westfield, letes Bruce Taylor of Perth Amboy Seniors Lil Scott, Jackie Knapp WF Youth Strike Gold at Lake Placid Hockey huge part when you’re talking about through sports, church and other ac- and Jessica Galli of Hillsborough, and Jamie Miller were the team lead- stats and records. I guess I should tivities. For myself, it couldn’t have along with Pingry soccer coach Miller ers and were a huge influence through- Some 35 Years after that cold snowy own. This was done by boys from have passed the puck a little more to made more sense to go to Westfield Bugliari, Steinert baseball coach Rich out their four-year varsity careers. day in 1980, the NJ Devils PW Red Westfield; Will Gamba, Justin get my assists up.” from a pure athletic standpoint. They Giallella, Montclair lacrosse coach This season, Scott led the team with Hockey Team, on an equally cold and Hornstein and Kyle Synder; Scotch Even while he was dominating in had just launched the ice hockey pro- Gil Gibbs and Haddonfield baseball 402 points, including 41 3-pointers, snowy day on March 7, captured the Plains, Leo Shear; Fanwood, Kyle the winter on the ice, Kashlak knew gram the previous year, and the golf coach Joe Hartman. to up her career total to 1,540, second Gold Medal in Lake Placid and cre- Remo; and Cranford, Kieran Hol- there would be limits to how long he team’s home course was Echo Lake, The NJSIAA Hall of Fame has had on the WHS all-time list behind Erin ated a little Olympic History of their lander. played hockey. His other passion was where I grew up playing. yearly inductions since it started in Miller (2008) at 1,580. Scott also had golf, and golf had long-range poten- “Michelle and I were both on the 1996. 75 assists, 92 rebounds, 48 steals and tial. Westfield “Y” swim team growing Previous inductees with local con- six blocks. When Kashlak came to WHS, up. She was very good and stuck with nections include: Knapp, who scored 340 points this coach Joe Soviero’s golf teams were it through high school. Once I started 2003: Gary Kehler, WHS football/ season (22 3-pointers), became No. 3 coming off a period of extended ex- playing organized hockey at the age wrestling/golf coach on the WHS list with 1,370 points. cellence. But Kashlak, Doug of 9 my swimming days were pretty 2006: Lou Rettino, Westfield resi- She also added 67 assists, 65 re- Brandley, Rob McCullam, Brian much done. I was a lot more serious dent and longtime Union football bounds, 67 steals and eight blocks. Mann, Brent Bramnick and Jeff We- about hockey. I made my first travel coach Miller’s primary discipline was on ber went 18-0 in 1998, including con- team when I was 9 and didn’t really 2008: Carol Blazejowski, former defense. ference, county and sectional titles. focus on golf too much until a few Cranford basketball trailblazer Scott with a total of 264 steals and Twice Kashlak lost playoffs for med- years later.” 2011: Paul Robeson, athlete, enter- Knapp with 303 for a total of 567 alist honors, once at conference and While hockey has been put on the tainer, activist and former Westfield surpassed Gab O’Leary (2008) and once at counties. back burner, Kashlak still does muck resident Erin Miller, whose total was 533, to He attended Lehigh University, a and grind a little. 2012: Bill Ard, former New York become Westfield’s “Chief Thief” Division 1 golf school, and although “Over the past 10 years I played a Giant and Westfield resident twosome. Miller with 315 thefts still the Engineers had a good club hockey few seasons of men’s league hockey, 2012: Bob Baly, longtime coach/ remains the all-time WHS individual program, Kashlak’s sports future was but not consistently,” he said. “But I administrator and Westfield resident leader with Knapp right behind. 2013: Renaldo (Skeets) Nehemiah, O’Leary had 218 thefts. Scott with former SP-F hurdles legend and pro 287 and Knapp with 277 also gave footballer Erin Miller with 343 and O’Leary IN PASSING with 314 a run for their money in Brian Carman, guitarist for the ’60s career assists. STRIKING ICE GOLD...The NJ Devils PW Red hockey team struck gold at Lake rockers the Chantays, passed away Placid. Pictured, left to right, are: kneeling; Jack Pryma, Kyel Snyder, Austin on March 1 at age 69. 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PACE TOTALED 297 PTs, MacLELLAND 2ND AT 254 PTs Lady Cougars Show Growth More photos By End of Basketball Season at Ballyhoo Sports

By ALEX LOWE prouder of how hard the girls worked against Voorhees. The Cougars in fact, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and played.” held a 12-point lead early in the fourth In their 51-47 loss at Voorhees, the Cranford never really got untracked quarter of that game. Cranford High School girls basket- this season. So many of the Cougar “They held their leading scorer, ball team ended what had been a losses shared a common thread. They Erin Jones, to six points in the first largely frustrating season on a hope- would often play well for portions of half,” said Dyer. “And even though ful note. The Cougars finished with a games only to be undone by a pro- we were down in the last few min- 6-18 overall record that included last longed scoring drought or a sloppy utes, they never stopped fighting and place in the conference and a first stretch of play. Yet if one looks close played hard to the very end.” round ouster in the county playoffs. enough, there were subtle indicators With only Erin Meixner and Lisa But in going toe to toe with second- that the Cougars were coming to- Silvestrini slated to graduate, seeded Voorhees in the first round of gether by the end of the season. Cranford should not suffer for lack of the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 In their final five games, beginning continuity heading into next season. playoffs, head coach Jacqueline Dyer with a tough, 46-39 loss to Westfield, Junior guard Lyndsay Pace was the saw signs of the kind of team she the Cougars played solid basketball. team’s leading scorer this year (297 hopes to see next season. They beat Union Catholic by 17 and points 12.9 ppg). Perhaps most en- “Our best moment, was our recent followed that with a 45-point blow- couraging of all was that Pace really David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times loss to Voorhees,” said Dyer. “Com- out of Linden. Then they lost by three surged towards the end of the season. WINNING A DISTRICT 11 TITLE...Blue Devil junior Jarek Gozdieski, left, won the District 11 160-lb crown, took third ing in as the 15th seed and facing a points to A.L. Johnson and played In her final four games, Pace scored in the Union County Tournament, placed fourth in the region and finished with a 29-8 record. very strong second seed, I couldn’t be valiantly in their state playoff match CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 GOZDIESKI GRABBED DISTRICT 11 CROWN AT 160-LBS Blue Devil Matmen Matured, Finished With Key Victories By DAVID B. CORBIN tions. Some of our younger wrestlers one short of making it to the NJSIAA Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times like Alan Dente, Danny Hoerle and Tournament in Atlantic City (AC) at Positive attitudes, even with an Phil Ricca got a taste of varsity action 160-lbs and finished with a 29-8 record. addition of new personnel, did be- that should serve them well heading “Jarek Gozdieski had an outstand- come a breeding ground for a season into next year,” Blue Devil Head ing junior year. He’s a kid, who you of rapid improvement for this year’s Coach Glen Kurz said. know is going to show up and give Westfield High School wrestling The Blue Devils did, however, ex- everything he has, everyday, whether team. Coming down the home stretch, perience a dismal performance in the he’s in a match or practice. I’m look- the Blue Devils defeated Brearley UCT in January, but did a nearly ing forward to watching him progress and pulled off stunning upsets of the complete about-face to knock off the and know he’ll be going down to Governor Livingston Highlanders, Highlanders, Raiders and Tigers. Atlantic City next year. He set high who placed second in the Union “We had memorable wins against goals for himself and worked as hard County Tournament (UCT), and Governor Livingston, Scotch Plains as he could to reach them. I think the Scotch Plains-Fanwood then toppled and Linden. The team got a huge way this year ended will leave him Linden in the North Jersey, Section 2, boost when Jack Miller and Nick hungry to work for a trip to AC in his More photos Group 4 Tournament before falling to Kalimtzis returned from injury for senior year,” Coach Kurz said. top-seeded North Hunterdon to fin- the Scotch Plains match and the end Like Gozdieski, senior Cotter at Ballyhoo Sports ish with an 11-7 record. of the season,” Coach Kurz said. Spurlock, who placed third in the “This year’s team had its struggles, Junior Jerek Gozdieski placed third district at 220-lbs, came one win shy but worked hard and improved as the in the Union County Tournament of qualifying for the NJSIAA Tour- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times season went on. We only had four (UCT), second at the Roselle Park nament and finished with a 26-5 LEADING COUGAR SCORER...Cougar junior Lindsay Pace, left, led the Cougars in scoring with 297 points , including seniors on the roster and put some Tournament, first in the District 11 record. Early in the season, Spurlock a season high 31 points against A.L. Johnson. She also had 44 steals. inexperienced kids in tough situa- Tournament and fourth in Region 3, CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 Page 16 Thursday, March 19, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Devil Boys’ Swim Season Had Unfamiliar Ending CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 North II A Sectional Champions,” said and then again during the state tour- of the most successful groups to come Knight. “We lost in the state final, 86- nament. It was done by Kevin Clauss, through the program.” 84, getting touched out on the last Stephen Husch, John Lindros and John Lindros was named Second relay. Unfortunately we did not meet Ryan Daniel. The previous record Team All-State in the 200-free. all of our goals as winning the state dated back to 1992.” Stephen Husch was a two-event win- title was one of our goals. But none- Westfield also showed well at the ner at the counties in the 100-fly theless I am extremely proud of this Meet of Champions. (53.35) and the 100-breast (59.12). group of guys and their ability to ac- “We had numerous Top-8 and Top- Normally, losing swimmers of this complish three out of our four team 16 finishes at the NJ MOC,” said caliber would make short-term future goals. They won both the county and Knight. “It was particularly highlighted success an iffy proposition. sectional and then powerpointed 5,118 by a second place finish in the 200- Yet when you talk about the status in the state final, which is the highest free by John Lindros and top 16 fin- of the Blue Devil swimming program powerpoint total by a public school ishes by Aedan Collins in the 100-free it is almost always more about reload- boys team in state history. The number and Steve Warren in the 100-breast.” ing rather than rebuilding. The cup- 5,118 regarding powerpoints is a spe- Westfield will lose a number of top board is far from empty in Westfield. cial accomplishment. People that don’t swimmers to graduation. “We are striving towards once again know the sport will not realize how “The senior class was a phenom- making it to the state final and win- special a number like that is. It shows enal group of young men led by cap- ning it this time around,” said Knight. the overall depth and quality of the tains John Lindros, Kevin Clauss and “We had a very young team overall program. To be the first public school Jack Rose,” said Knight. “As of now this year so we will be returning many David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times team to break the 5,000 powerpoint John Lindros is going on to swim at of the key swimmers that were inte- HAVING A SUCCESSFUL SEASON...Blue Devil senior Cotter Spurlock, top, finished with a 26-5 record, placed third in number is truly amazing.” SMU, Jack Rose at Steven’s Institute gral to our success this year. We also the districts at 220-lbs, took first at the Roselle Park Tournament and came up one win shy of the NJSIAA Tourney. Westfield also set several records of Technology, and Stephen Husch is have a great group of guys that are during the course of the season. Per- going to Indiana University. The looking to fill in the gaps left by our haps the most significant of which graduating senior class is a special graduating seniors and I anticipate was the one that occurred during the group of guys. It has been a pleasure big things from them.” Blue Devil Matmen Matured, Had Key Victories counties. being able to be their coach. The CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 “We set the county and school maturation they have shown over the More sports, season wraps won the 220-lb crown at the Roselle “Devin Anderson is our typical wrestled his way out of it. He did his record in the 200-medley relay,” said past four years has been amazing to Park Tournament. Westfield wrestler. He came in as a best wrestling at the end of the sea- Knight. “It was broken at counties watch and they will graduate as one On pages 21 and 22 “Cotter Spurlock turned it on this relatively inexperienced freshman and son, when you want to be peaking. I year. We saw signs that he was going to struggled on the JV, then worked his was not surprised to see him in the have a strong senior year last season, way into the varsity lineup, and district finals, and would expect him but he surpassed our expectations. He struggled there. He continued work- to go pretty deep into the regions next Lady Cougars Show Growth by End of Season was the anchor at the top of our lineup ing hard, and really had a break out year.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 and made a great run in the regions, junior year. He went from five wins Spotting several pounds, sopho- 97 points for an average of 24.3 per long-range bomber. gram. “This was a growing year for coming as close as you can to qualify- as a sophomore to 20 as a junior. He more Zach Rabinowitz (106-113) fin- game. This included a season high 31 Also figuring to return are Katarina us. We improved and learned a lot. I ing for states,” Coach Kurz said. became one of our most consistent ished with a 14-14 record. Freshman points scored against A.L. Johnson. Polyviou, Julia Schork and Maya have a lot of talented juniors, talented Senior John Fuller, who did qualify wrestlers. We know we’ll be able to Danny Hoerle (120-lbs), who fin- Pace also had 44 steals during the Lawler. With all of these girls having JV players who will be moving up for AC last year, placed second at count on him for a strong effort in the ished with a 7-16 record, showed season. One can look for big things seen significant playing time this year and a really great incoming freshman Roselle Park, second in the UCT at off-season and expect him to be a improvement as a season progressed from Pace as a senior. there should be no learning curve class. We will definitely be in the 126-lbs and finished with a 27-9 great leader for next year’s team.” as did sophomore Dente (132-lbs). Cerys MacLelland will be another next season. running for a few championships next record. He also placed second at the Jack Miller, a sophomore who was Kalimtzis, a senior who notched a player to watch. MacLelland had 264 “I am extremely excited for next season.” Roselle Park Tournament. injured midway through the season, district title in his career, was side- points (11.0 pppg) and added 148 season,” said Dyer in her eighth sea- The Cougars will likely benefit “John Fuller had a season that al- came back in time to place third in the lined for a major portion of this sea- rebounds, including 12 in a game on son at the helm of the Cranford pro- from a healthy dose of new talent to most anybody would be happy with. district at 152-lbs and finish with a son but placed third in the district at February 17 against Summit. Fresh- go along with the returning core of But having qualified for the states last 15-7 record. He also placed second at 138-lbs and finished with a 10-6 man Camryn Wichelns also proved to Reading is Good For You experienced players next year as well. year, he expected to be back there this Roselle Park. After a rough road in record. Senior Kevin Miller (145- be a capable scorer by posting a ca- The Cranford JV team had great suc- year,” said Coach Kurz. “Although he the beginning, junior Chris Hoerle lbs) finished 9-16. reer high 23 points on January 10 cess this year and will definitely play came up a little short in the regions, placed second in the district at 113- “Despite our 11-7 record, I’d say against Plainfield. a role in next season’s varsity for- he had some great wins this year and lbs and finished 16-17. this team overachieved. With the num- Frontcourt player Isabella Speer tunes. a career he can be proud of.” “I watched Chris Hoerle get better ber of varsity wrestlers we have re- averaged 5.2 ppg and 5.5 rebounds “Our JV team did an amazing job Junior Devin Anderson showed a and better over the summer, and knew turning, including Zach Rabinowitz and only figures to get better next this year,” said Dyer. “After starting lot of improvement from last year and he was going to have a successful and Jack Miller, as well as JV wres- season. Sarah Ross drained 26 three- off slow, they worked hard, improved finished with a 21-11 record. Ricca, a year. Chris ran into some tough com- tlers Matt Jones, Isaiah Reese, Doug point baskets this season, second only tremendously and made it to the sophomore, placed second at the petition early in the season and the Smith and Ryan Bass, next year’s to Pace (28). Several of Ross’s shots county finals. They lost by two to Roselle Park Tournament at 195-lbs wins were hard to come by,” Coach team will be stronger than this one,” came from well beyond the three- goleader.com/subscribe Westfield. They were the 12th seed but did not compete in post season. Kurz said. “He stayed focused and Coach Kurz promised. point line earning her a rep as a true and Westfield was the second seed.”

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By ALEX LOWE points in a game with 57.” inside usually led to their undoing. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ramos also put his name in the The Raiders allowed the opponent to Scotch Plains-Fanwood High New Jersey High School boys bas- exceed 75 points in nine different School boys basketball head coach ketball history books, as his 57-point games this season. Three times they Dan Doherty knew that the 2014-15 outing Ramos was the highest indi- allowed 90+ points. season would be a challenging one vidual single-game point total since Scotch Plains-Fanwood will say for his undersized Raider team. With- 2010. The All time record for points good-bye to several seniors from this out a single player over 6’3” in the in a single game by a New Jersey season’s roster. Along with Ramos, rotation, Doherty was forced to uti- player is believed to have been set by veterans Dan Lopez (2.6 ppg) , lize his very deep bench and play a Camden’s DuJuan Wagner, who Emendo Thomas (3.4 ppg) , Bryce run and gun transition style of basket- scored 100 points in a game against Edwards (3.3 ppg), Tajir Taylor (3.4 ball that he hoped would wear down Pennsauken Tech in 2001. ppg), Justin Cryer (2.3 ppg), Cobi the opposition. The strategy, while Ramos, a 5’10” senior guard, fin- Silverstein (4.4 ppg) and Christian entertaining, did not result in many ished the season averaging 22.9 points Lisojo (5.3 ppg) all graduate. wins. Playing against the unforgiving per game, which was tops in Union Doherty will hope to move forward competition that Union County had County. Ramos is still deciding where next season with a group of under- to offer the Raiders finished 5-16. he will play college basketball. classmen that saw valuable court time David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times this season. A few of them RETURNING A LOT OF TALENT...The Lady Blue Devils will return a host of talented swimmers next year, which will showed real promise. lay the foundation for another run at the state sectional and Public A titles. “A few under classmen that did well for us were CONLON, OSTER, MALONEY, DEVIN 7TH IN 200-FR AT MOC Marquel Taylor, the QB of the football team, Dan Balico and Aaron Lee,” said Doherty. “Nigel Westfield Swim Girls Finish 9-4, Nelson was also an excit- More photos ing sophomore.” at Ballyhoo Sports Taylor, a junior aver- aged 6.4 ppg, including dropping in nine 3-point Bowed in Public A Section Semi baskets for the year. Balico accounted for 5.6 ppg and By ALEX LOWE came against top teams like Immacu- breaststroke. Her time in the event ten 3-point field goals. Lee, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times late Heart Academy, Scotch Plains- (1:07.41) set a new Westfield High also a junior, finished as The Westfield High School girls Fanwood and Bridgewater-Raritan School record and placed her 16th in the team’s second leading swim team has made it a habit of (twice). While Westfield lost to many the state. Devin also competed in the scorer with 126 points for turning in memorable seasons. This of the state’s top teams this year, they 50-free, finishing 19th with a time of a 7.0 ppg average. Doherty year was no different although it may managed to hold the line against other 24:58. will fill out the roster with have been overshadowed by the pre- strong area teams, defeating both Caroline Basil competed in 200- a number of players who vious four straight spectacular years Cranford and Oak Knoll. They fin- Individual Medley where she finished performed well on the JV that the Blue Devils had enjoyed. ished second in both their conference 40th. Basil made waves in the 100- squad. Westfield went 9-4 this season and and the County, positions Blue Devil back where she finished 11th in State “As for next year, we made an appearance in the North fans are not used to occupying. The and had a lifetime/personal best time have a number of young Jersey, Section 2, Public A semifinals fact that border rival Scotch Plains- of 57.83. players that we are look- before bowing to Bridgewater Fanwood turned in such a strong sea- The great news for the Blue Devils ing forward to develop- Raritan. For most programs, that son made it that much more difficult. is that all of those swimmers will ing over the summer,” would be recognized as a fantastic Yet objective analysis shows that return next year, laying the founda- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times said Doherty. “Our fresh- showing. But considering that the Westfield turned in yet another fine tion for another run at a state title. RAIDER LEADING SCORER...Raider senior Leo Ramos, No. 15, not only led the Raiders in man team won 13 Blue Devils were coming off of a overall season filled with standout “We will be returning many key scoring with 22.9 points per game but also the county. games.” 2014 season where they advanced all performances. The Blue Devils had contributors to the team next season,” Unfortunately, at the way to the state final before losing six girls compete in three relay events said Westfield coach Lauren Hauser. The Raiders were eliminated in the Among the schools he is considering present, the Raiders do not appear to to Hunterdon Central, makes it easy at the Meet of Champions. The 200- “We look forward to seeing the in- first round of the Union County Tour- are the College of New Jersey and be inheriting any tall or wide bodies to see why this year’s results seemed free relay team of Emma Conlon, coming freshman bring depth in sev- nament, losing 62-59 to Elizabeth. Scranton. that can solve their size dilemma. somewhat less than satisfying. Emily Oster, Muriel Maloney and eral stroke events.” The Raiders did not qualify for the Aside from the thrilling triple over- “We will again be on the smaller The Blue Devils clearly suffered Gwyn Devin turned in the best per- Westfield, however, will lose sev- state playoffs. Still, nobody could time win over Roselle, the Raiders end but we will be looking to use our under the burden of incredibly high formance with a seventh place finish eral fine seniors to graduation. Team suggest that Scotch Plains-Fanwood played well in notching victories over quickness and hustle,” said Doherty. expectations that regular success (1:40.02). captains Amy West and Courtney Day basketball was anything other than Governor Livingston, 60-53, and brings with it. The Blue Devils swim Westfield’s 200-medley relay team both graduate. West is undecided entertaining. Delaware Valley, 79-53. Scotch CR’s Howard Captures against top competition and remain (Caroline Basil, Amy West, Gwyn about where she will go to college. “Our most exciting game was the Plains-Fanwood also played tough in one of the finest programs in the state. Devin, Emma Conlon) posted a time Day will swim at Providence Col- Roselle game that we won 107-105 in a 66-54 loss to border rival Westfield. State Youth Mat Title This year’s squad finished in the Top- of 1:50.39 which was good enough lege. Also moving on will be Catie triple overtime,” said Doherty. “We The Raiders frequently found them- Wrestling in the 91-pound Junior 20 according to most polls. for 11th place. Collins, Carly Kalis, Rebecca Freer set a school record for points and Leo selves in shootouts but an inability to Division, Robert Howard of Cranford The losses on the Blue Devil ledger Gwyn Devin competed in the 100- and Katherine Duffy. Ramos set a school record for most rebound consistently or defend well earned his second state champion- ship after dominating the field of 23 competitors at the USAW-NJ State Wrestling Championships on March 15. After a first round bye, Howard pinned his next two opponents before earning an 11-2, major victory in the semifinal match. The championship was secured with a second period pin in the finals. The victory was Howard’s second state wrestling championship. “I worked hard and sacrificed all year to get back to the championship match,” said Howard. “Finishing sec- ond last year was tremendous motiva- tion. I had great support from my parents and coaches and was very confident coming into the tournament.” Next up for the seventh grade wres- tler are several national tournaments, including the Pop and Flo National Courtesy of Bill Tompkins Duals in Lake Placid, N.Y. and the STATE YOUTH CHAMPION...Cranford’s Robert Howard secures the state 91- NHSCA National Duals in Virginia lb Junior Division championship with a pin in the finals on March 15. Beach, Va.

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Copies of mination of number of on-site parking NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD AN ORDINANCE AMENDING this ordinance can be obtained without ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 219- spaces required on Block 333, Lot 1.01 as The Westfield Board of Education has cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood 63 OF CHAPTER 219 “RE- designated on the Township Tax Map, awarded a contract without competitive Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, VISED ORDINANCES OF THE also known as 410-450 North Avenue East, bidding as an Extraordinary Unspecifiable Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD, in the ROl-2 Zone. Service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11- of 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. Mary Ann Hay NEW JERSEY (1988),” BY 5(1)(a)(ii) and N.J.S.A. 5:34-2.3(b) AMENDING SCHEDULE XIII THIS ORDINANCE ESTAB- Board Secretary 18A:18A-5a (2) the contract and the reso- 1 T - 3/26/15, The Leader Fee: $22.44 AND INCLUDING CERTAIN LISHES THE POSITION OF lution authorizing it are on file and avail- PORTIONS OF ROADWAYS DEPUTY BOROUGH ADMIN- PUBLIC NOTICE able for public inspection in the office of AS INDICATED IN SECTION 1 ISTRATOR. Westfield Board Of Education BELOW AND DESIGNATING BOROUGH OF FANWOOD This ordinance is scheduled for public Awarded to: Wells Fargo Insurance SAME AS “PARKING PROHIB- NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF hearing and adoption on April 6, 2015, at Services ITED AT ALL TIMES” ORDINANCE 15-03-R 7:00 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North Board Approval: March 10, 2015 AND PUBLIC HEARING STATEMENT Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Cost: Fee to be paid by Insurance Com- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Eleanor McGovern An ordinance was introduced by the pany foregoing ordinance was finally passed at Borough Clerk Mayor and Council of the Borough of Duration: March 4, 2015 through June a meeting of the Township Committee of 1 T - 3/19/15, The Times Fee: $21.42 Fanwood on March 16, 2015. Copies of 30, 2015 the Township of Cranford, New Jersey on this ordinance can be obtained without Purpose: Consulting Services as Insur- March 10, 2015. PUBLIC NOTICE cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood ance Brokers Tara Rowley Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Dana Sullivan TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Municipal Clerk Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours Business Administrator CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY 1 T - 3/19/15, The Leader Fee: $22.95 of 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. 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ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 219- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD 74 OF CHAPTER 219 “RE- foregoing ordinance was finally passed at CODE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE This ordinance is scheduled for public VISED ORDINANCES OF THE a meeting of the Township Committee of hearing and adoption on April 6, 2015, at TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD the Township of Cranford, New Jersey on 7:00 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North NEW JERSEY (1988),” BY by the Township Committee of the Town- COUNTY OF UNION March 10, 2015. Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. AMENDING SCHEDULE XXIV ship of Cranford as follows: Tara Rowley TAKE NOTICE Eleanor McGovern AND INCLUDING CERTAIN SECTION 4. The following Section of Municipal Clerk Borough Clerk PORTIONS OF ROADWAYS the Property Maintenance Code Section THAT PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2015-138 ADOPTED BY THE TOWNSHIP 1 T - 3/19/15, The Leader Fee: $17.34 1 T - 3/19/15, The Times Fee: $25.50 AS INDICATED IN SECTION 1 302 Exterior Property Areas is hereby COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD ON FEBRUARY 24, 2015. THE BELOW AND DESIGNATING amended and/ supplemented, to include a UNDERSIGNED WILL EXPOSE FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION ON SATURDAY, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SAME AS “PREFERENTIAL new section 302.10, as follows: MARCH 28, 2015, IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 30:10-A-L, AT THE TIME AND TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD PARKING ZONES” 302.10 Natural growth: The exterior of LOCATION SPECIFIED BELOW, THE FOLLOWING BICYCLES, WHICH CAME INTO COUNTY OF UNION the premises shall be keep free of all dead THE POSSESSION OF THE CRANFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT THROUGH ABAN- STATEMENT and dying trees and tree branches, stumps, DONMENT OR FAILURE OF OWNERS TO CLAIM SAME. TAKE NOTICE That Pursuant to Resolution No.2015-137 adopted by the Township NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the roots and other natural growth which, by ALL BICYCLES ON THE FOLLOWING LIST ARE OFFERED IN STRICTLY “AS IS” Committee of the Township of Cranford on February 24, 2015, that the undersigned will foregoing ordinance was finally passed at reason of rotting or deteriorating condi- CONDITION, WITH NO REPRESENTATION AS TO CONDITION OR FITNESS FOR expose for sale at Public Auction, in accordance with 39:10A-1, at the time and location a meeting of the Township Committee of tions or storm damage, are or may be ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. specified below, the following motor vehicles which came into the possession of the the Township of Cranford, New Jersey on dangerous to persons or damaging to prop- PURCHASE MUST BE MADE BY CASH OR CERTIFIED CHECK. A 10% DEPOSIT Cranford Police Department. March 10, 2015. erty, in the vicinity thereof. Trees shall be MUST BE GIVEN AT TIME OF AUCTION. BALANCE MUST BE PAID BY 4:00 PM THE All the vehicles on the following list are offered in strictly “as is” condition, with no Tara Rowley kept pruned and trimmed to prevent such SAME DAY. representation as to condition or fitness for any particular purpose. Minimum bid for each Municipal Clerk conditions. THE PUBLIC AUCTION SHALL BE HELD IN PURSUANCE OF, AND IN ACCOR- vehicle will be established by the police department. 1 T - 3/19/15, The Leader Fee: $22.95 SECTION 6. All ordinances or parts of DANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY PERTAINING THERETO. Purchase must be made by cash or certified check. A 10% deposit must be given at time ordinances inconsistent herewith are of auction. Balance must be paid by 4:00 p.m. the same day. PUBLIC NOTICE Make Model Color Boys/Girls Serial # hereby repealed to the extent of such The public auction shall be held on March 31, 2015 in accordance with the laws of the Nice Cycle Wind Racer Pink G J93020888 TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD inconsistency. State of New Jersey pertaining thereto. Frantic BMX Red B A47008850 CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY SECTION 7. If any portion of this ordi- The following vehicles may be examined at L&J Body and Fender Works, 720 Unknown Unknown Blue/Gray B N/A nance shall be determined to be invalid, Boulevard, Kenilworth, New Jersey at 9:00 a.m. Public Auction will commence at 9:15 ORDINANCE NO. 2015-02 Schwinn Sidewinder Black B SNMG12C65614 such determination shall not affect the a.m. BMX Mongoose Theme Black B SNFSD12L32545 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING validity of the remaining portions of said Giant Escape 1 Black B CB3J8015 MAKE YEAR SERIAL NO. ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 219- ordinance. Magna Excitor Yellow B DJED119372 Honda Civic 1988 JHMED3647JS003553 67 OF CHAPTER 219 “RE- SECTION 8. This ordinance shall take Jamis Starlite Pink G HM0833515 Mazda MX6 1995 1YVGE31C5S5377188 VISED ORDINANCES OF THE effect upon final passage and publication Mongoose Sl/Bk/Wt B 6NFSD06G88262 HMD Trailer 2014 HMDSC2014045 TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD, in accordance with law. Schwinn Ranger Red B SN1DC08C27748G4247-0 Mercedes Benz 300 1992 WDBEA26D6NB608852 NEW JERSEY (1988),” BY NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE Mongoose Black/White B SNACB08J53771 Dodge Aries 1988 1B3BD46K1JC220147 AMENDING SCHEDULE XVII The foregoing ordinance was introduced Huffy Calais Champ/Blk B 47002 Honda Civic 2002 2HGES15542H519367 AND INCLUDING CERTAIN and approved on first reading at a meeting Diamondback Outlook Silver B ACF10K003189 Ford Econoline Van 1995 1FTJE34H3SHA92538 PORTIONS OF ROADWAYS of the Township Committee of the Town- Haro V-24 Gray B LI4G0764 Dodge Caravan 2002 1B4GP453X2B541629 AS INDICATED IN SECTION 1 ship of Cranford, New Jersey on March 10, Ross Diam Cruise Black B RK7C52339 Toyota Avalon 2000 4T1BF28B4YU020731 BELOW AND DESIGNATING 2015, and will be further considered for Next Power X Red/Silver B LWIH083937 GMC Sierra Pickup 1999 2GTEK19T9X1522434 SAME AS “TIME LIMIT PARK- final passage after public hearing to be Next Tiara Purple/Pink G LWFAU29204 Harley Davidson FLHTP 1997 1HD1FMR12VY618255 ING.” held at the Municipal Building, 8 Spring- Next Wipeout Red B 47644697 Ford F350 Mason Dump 1989 1FDKF38M6KNB03831 STATEMENT field Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey on Mongoose Freestyle Pink G SNFSD10DM8877 Chevrolet Suburban 1991 1GNGV26K1MF130092 NOTICSTATEMENTE IS HEREBY April 7, 2015 at 8:00PM or as soon there- Kent Wipeout Red B DWED008867 Dodge Ram 1986 3B4GW12W9GM629930 GIVEN that the foregoing ordinance was after as this matter can be reached. All Freu Trl & 10" pump 1960 NJ6136 THE ABOVE REFERENCED BICYCLES MAY BE EXAMINED AT THE CRANFORD finally passed at a meeting of the Town- persons interested will be given the oppor- Johnston Street Sweeper 1999 1J9VM3H6XXC172067 POLICE DEPARTMENT, 8 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY AT ship Committee of the Township of tunity to be heard concerning such ordi- Laymore Roller 1976 511250125 8:15 A.M. MARCH 28, 2015. PUBLIC AUCTION WILL COMMENCE AT 8:30 A.M. Cranford, New Jersey on March 10, 2015. nance. TARA ROWLEY, R.M.C. Tara Rowley, R.M.C. Tara Rowley Tara Rowley TOWNSHIP CLERK Township Clerk Municipal Clerk Municipal Clerk 1 T - 3/19/15, The Leader Fee: $78.54 1 T - 3/19/15, The Leader Fee: $66.30 1 T - 3/19/15, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T - 3/19/15, The Leader Fee: $47.43 A WATCHUNG C OMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 19, 2015 Page 23 WF Art Association Presents Jr. Musical Club Announces The History of Western Art Free Centennial Concert

WESTFIELD – As part of its on- these mini-versions of basic art classes WESTFIELD – One hundred Martin Kraus' Sonata, I. Allegro going art education series, the Westfield gives you a whole different take on art,” years of performances by our young (Cindy Gong, viola and John Ray, Art Association (WAA) will present an he says. musicians will culminate with the flute). Then from nineteenth cen- educational afternoon seminar with This presentation is free to WAA Centennial Concert on Wednesday, tury romantic Europe and early noted art historian Gene Wisniewski on members, with a $10 suggested dona- March 25 at 7:30 p.m. The Junior twentieth century America, the of- Sunday, March 22 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. tion for non-members. New member- Musical Club presents a free con- ferings are Franz Doppler's Rondo, in the Westfield Town Hall Community ship applications will be available at cert and reception celebrating the Allegretto con moto ( Divya Room, located at 425 East Broad Street the door. Refreshments will be served. most popular music of the past 300 Narayanan, Victoria Tian, flutes); in Westfield. Mr. Wisniewski received his art edu- years. The concert, at the First Bap- Henryk Wieniawski's Concerto, 1st In this popular lecture, Mr. cation at the New York Academy of Art, tist Church, 170 Elm Street, movement (Elizabeth Hendy, vio- Wisniewski delivers a condensed and The National Academy of Design, The Westfield, is open to the public at lin and Dan Zheng, piano); Edward entertaining review of 1,000 years of New School, and L’Ecole Albert Defois no charge, with donations grate- MacDowell's The Swan (Max Western Art. Not just another “art’s in Vihiers, France. He has exhibited in fully accepted. The Centennial year Flysch, Dan Zheng, piano four- greatest hits” talk full of dates and galleries nationwide, including New will draw to a close with the Schol- hands); and Sergei Rachmaninoff's “isms,” this fun and fact-filled lecture York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. He HIGH SCHOOL ARTISTS...Ethan Ye of Edison, Claude Djan of Scotch Plains arship Benefit Concert on Sunday, Romance (Paige Busse, Max Flysch, gives the Big Picture of art’s develop- has fourteen years’ experience teaching and Pierre Bouley of Edison, students at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in November 22 that will feature per- Mira Yang; piano six-hands). ment since the earliest cave paintings – and lecturing on visual art, and is the Edison, earned recognition at the 36th annual High School Art Show at the duCret formances by Musical Club of The second half of the twentieth and how we got where we are today. author of “Art: Who, What, How, When, School of Art in Plainfield. Ethan placed first in the Pen and Ink category for his Westfield's scholarship winners. century saw music become global “I cover all the basics by mixing big Where, and Especially, Why”, being work entitled “Captured”. Claude Djan and Pierre finished second and third, The teen-aged instrumentalists with a refreshing American spirit, respectively, in the Printmaking category. There were more than 550 entrees in the themes with very specific facts, usually released later in 2015. competition. and vocalists of the Junior Musical as seen in Samuel Barber's Waltz leaning toward the quirkier ones,” says Since 1922, the Westfield Art Asso- Club will play music that moves us (Abbie Fossaceca, Dan Zheng, pi- Mr. Wisniewski. “I want to dispel any ciation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, com- across the centuries and around the ano four-hands); Yasha notions people might have that art isn’t pletely volunteer organization, has pro- world, while featuring our own time Datshkovsky's Lullaby for interesting.” vided art education and public exhibi- Union Catholic Performing and place. The selections represent Alexandra (Victoria Tian, flute and This lecture is taken from his larger tions, and continues today to actively European music of the eighteenth Mira Yang, piano);William seminar, the Six-Hour Art Major, which encourage its many members in the and nineteenth century, American Cheadle's Mosquito (Allie Liang, he calls “art school, condensed.” The pursuit of individual artistic goals and Arts Co. Presents Hairspray and global music of the twentieth Alice Yue; piano four-hands) and Westfield Art Association will be host- growth. All mediums. All experience century, and the fresh new music Luo Xiao Ping Let us row our ing Mr. Wisniewski again in the Fall of levels. All welcome. For more infor- SCOTCH PLAINS— Union Catho- beth as Edna Turnblad, Richard Ryngel composed in our own community in paddles (Allie Liang, Alice Yue; 2015, when he will present the other mation, to donate, or to become a lic Performing Arts Company presents ’15 of Union as Link Larkin, Kyra the twenty-first century. piano four-hands). Now the twenty- half of this program, which focused on member, please visit its spring musical Hairspray, a family- Bowes ’15 of North Plainfield as Penny The club commissioned James first century allows the Club to Art Appreciation. “Being exposed to westfieldartassociation.org. friendly musical piled high with laugh- Pingleton, Amelia Temple ’15 of North Chu, a graduate of Westfield High choose music from New York and ter, romance, and tuneful songs. It’s Plainfield as Motormouth Maybelle, School and the Junior Musical Club, New Jersey with Stephen Schwartz' 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable Neill Lynskey ’16 of Cranford as Wilbur now a graduate student in composi- song "For Good" from Wicked plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad has only Turnblad, Oscar Cortizo ’15 of Eliza- tion at Peabody School of Music in (Lauren Semler, Samantha WHS’ Urinetown one desire — to dance on the popular beth as Corny Collins, Kaitlin Garrity Baltimore, to write Vignette, which Sprechman, sopranos; Hermes CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 Corny Collins Show. When her dream ’15 of Colonia as Velma con Tussle, will receive its world premiere. Cur- Suen, piano); Raymond Wojcik's comes true, Tracy is transformed from Lexi Marta ’17 of Scotch Plains as rent club member Paige Busse will Love Song (Anna Song, flute; Dan ing of the teens matches the variety of The show is a perfect forum for de- social outcast to sudden star. She must Amber von Tussle, Makay Johnson ’18 present her own piano/cello duet In Zheng, clarinet; Max Flysch, pi- musical styles required – the bottle velopment of characters for actors. use her newfound power to dethrone of Roselle as Seaweed Stubbs, and Liz a Rocking Boat. Sadly, last year ano); James Chu's Vignette (The dance, the Charleston and Black Bot- Cladwell (Frank Guerriero), Old Man the reigning Teen Queen, win the affec- Pollard ’18 of Maplewood as Little saw the passing of Raymond Wojcik, Junior Musical Club Chamber Or- tom and the kick line thrown in for good Strong (Connor Wynne) Senator Fipp tions of heartthrob Link Larkin, and Inez. Westfield High School teacher and chestra) and Paige Busse's In a measure. (Colin Barry), Old Ma Strong integrate a TV network, all without Hairspray will be performed on conductor, composer and musician; Rocking Boat (Paige Busse, piano; The gospel flavored show-stopping (Jacqueline Daaleman), Mr. McQueen denting her ‘do! Fridays and Saturdays, March 20, 21, the club honors his life by present- Marisa Li, cello). number by Bobby Strong and The Poor (Daniel Coelho) and Mrs. Millenium The show is directed by Maryann C. 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, ing his instrumental arrangement of A reception follows the concert “Run, Freedom, Run” is hilarious with (Katherine Ko) and Dr. Billeaux (Alex Carolan ’86 and Edward Sagendorf March 22 at 3 p.m. Tickets can be Love Song. to allow family, friends and fans to choreographed gestures that are as pre- Cestero) are especially noteworthy in ’07. Additional staff members include purchased by phone (908) 889-1600, From eighteenth century classi- meet the performers, and two of the cise as a high-priced Swiss watch. their acting choices. As usual, each Music Director Larry N. Rothweiler, online at www.showtix4u.com start- cal Europe, Club members have composers. The entire event is free Musical director and conductor/pia- actor in the show has a reason to enter Choreographer Jeanette Rudnicki ’09, ing and at the box office before all chosen George Frideric Handel's of charge; donations are welcome. nist John Brzozowski easily handles and exit the stage; these teens have Technical Director Ellyn Essig, Asso- performances. “Largo” from Xerxes (played by the waltz tempo of “Follow Your Heart” done their homework and know their ciate Technical Director Jonathan For 50 years, Union Catholic High Paige Busse, piano and Marisa Li, to the relentless frenzy of “Why Did I character’s back story. Sagendorf ’11, and Dramaturg John School has earned its reputation as cello); Joseph Haydn's Duet (Suraj Listen to that Man?” and other stylistic The massive set was designed and Rotondo ’07. Stars of the show include one of New Jersey’s foremost Catho- Chandra and Jun Lin Yi, violins); See it all on the Web! variations together with an impressive constructed by Roy Chambers who was Kate Carolan ’15 of Linden as Tracy lic secondary schools. For informa- Karl Stamitz' Duet (GabriEla Ryan five-piece combo that replicates a full aided by 17 students and the WHS Turnblad, Adrien Cortizo ’15 of Eliza- tion, visit unioncatholic.org and Mira Yang; violas); and Joseph www.goleader.com pit orchestra. Sound designer Scott Stagecraft Class. It’s a masterpiece of Reagan has struck the perfect balance functionality and efficiency. The use of between instruments and voice. a rolling set of the glitzy Urine Good When Little Sally sings, “We’re Not Company backdrop helps to keep the Sorry,” she continues to steal the show show moving. proving she can belt as well as milk This darkly sardonic show proves some high notes with a floating, angelic that musicals don’t need to be cookie- sound. Likewise, Madeleine Hudelson cutter happily ever after stories to be as Penelope Pennywise displays com- entertaining. Mr. Devlin’s direction EXPERIENCE IS THE DIFFERENCE COLDWELLBANKERPREVIEWS.COM manding vocal skill especially in the proves his WHS students can always reprise of that song. leave the audience amazed. Ray Catena Sponsors NJ Festival Orchestra Gala WESTFIELD – The Board of New A silent auction of items donated by Jersey Festival Orchestra (NJFO) will over 70 local retailers, restaurants and be celebrating the 32nd anniversary of businesses will run throughout the the NJFO with its annual gala under evening which will culminate in the the theme, “Masquerade” on the drawing of the winners for the 50-50 evening of Saturday, April 25 at cash raffle. Raffle tickets may be pur- Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch chased at the NJFO office and winners Plains. need not be present to claim a prize. 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Grease Is More Than a Word at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High

By DEVON YANVARY make her feel better. new twist on the story. Instead of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The next scene is also full of some becoming a jock to gain Scobee’s ‘ beloved dialogue, from Rizzo pick- approval, Calvo does it to make her SCOTCH PLAINS – Although the ing on Sandy to Jan and her “dessert jealous, in addition to courting movie Grease was based on a musi- wine,” but here we have a new song Guarneri. That’s right—in this ver- cal, when we hear the word, we think performed by Nicole Van Etten, who sion, Danny “goes with” (as they said of John Travolta and Olivia Newton- plays Marty. She shines as she sings a in the 50’s) Patty Simcox. This cre- John wearing leather at a summer song called, “Freddy, My Love” which ates a nice source of tension and jeal- carnival. We certainly don’t think of a is about her newest pen-pal, a marine ousy, and we see Scobee portray the high school play, but we should. From who sends her gifts. Van Etten sings mild-mannered Sandy with some the stage, to the silver screen, and with a skilled voice that sounds al- backbone. Not only does she fight now back to the stage, Grease is play- most too mature for her age; it is both with Guarneri, but she also stands up ing at Scotch Plains- Fanwood High relaxing and full of love and longing. to Rizzo, played by Nicole Cusmano. School. It may not be a big Holly- Jump ahead to when Kenickie, Cusmano shines as Rizzo; from her wood production, but it comes pretty played by Alex Karakis, shows the T- bad-girl attitude to her sarcastic “Look close. In addition to some outra- Birds his “new” car. Through the jok- At Me, I’m Sandra Dee,” Cusmano geously talented young adults and a ing and accompanied by a slew of takes Rizzo and plays her with a Photo Courtesy of Charlie Bowman dedicated stage crew, the play is full back-up greasers, Karakis sings a fan- unique, refreshing style that the audi- FINALLY FREE TO PEE...Senior Julian Mone (left) played Bobby Strong, the idealist young hero who leads a popular of all the drama we know and love, tastic rendition of “Greased Light- ence loved. However, nothing beats uprising, in Westfield High School's production of the musical comedy Urinetown last weekend. plus some stuff we’ve never seen be- ning.” The crew shows the car’s infa- the heartfelt performance where she fore. mous transformation from rust-bucket reveals her softer side in “There Are The plot revolves around the tur- to hot-rod as the song concludes. Worse Things I Could Do.” Cusmano bulent relationship between Danny Other new scenes include Rodger’s sings perfectly with a mellow, yet Westfield High School’s Campy Zuko and Sandy Dumbrowski. Two confession of love for Jan, played by soulful tone common in 1959 music. teenagers in 1959 that want to be Alex Walejewsky and Maya The scenery and prop committee together, but are never on the same Mitterhoff (respectively) with the deserve as much credit as the case for page, a problem only complicated song called, “Mooning,” and a con- an amazing, creative and truly inno- Urinetown Entertains and Amazes more by their friends and the social frontation scene in the park between vative job with the set design. standards that they abide by. Patty (played by Julia Guarneri) and Grease continues on Thursday, By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY cial selfishness and even musical the- Director Daniel Devlin doesn’t let Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch any traditionally tender scenes get syr- The musical opens at the lunch scene, Sandy (Scobee). March 19 at 7 p.m., Friday, March 20 Plains-Fanwood Times atre. where students exchange banter that is In fact, this development was a nice and Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m. The have’s and the have not’s in this upy. He cleverly mixes in humorous familiar and enjoyable, but delivered WESTFIELD – Imagine a time in fictitious world are juxtaposed in spot- bits in every scene. In fact, the whole with a fresh attitude and tone that the not too distant future where a 20- on costumes by Maddie Kevelson and show is a fast-paced hoot. In the open- makes the story feel new again. year drought has caused so dire a water O.C. Szwarc and able crew. The visual ing monologue, narrator/character Of- Quickly “Summer Nights” begins shortage that private toilets have been contrast is striking between the un- ficer Lockstock (Michael Poyntz) with and the audience is given a taste of banned and “pay-to-pee” facilities, pub- washed poor with the white-jacketed, grandiose gestures and confident swag- what to expect for the next two hours. lic amenities run by a monopoly, are the coat and tie sporting upper crust em- ger answers questions from an inquisi- With help from the Pink Ladies and norm. Now imagine a musical about ployees of the Urine Good Company tive little tagalong named Little Sally the T-Birds, Eric Calvo (who plays this premise and a “mythical place” (UGC) that owns the town’s facilities. (Lauren Echausse). Through their dia- Danny Zuko) and Caroline Scobee called Urinetown and you have Hope Cladwell (Madeleine Rae logue, it’s clear the writers of the show (who plays Sandy Dumbrowski) show Westfield High School’s uproarious Rosenthal) has gone to the best college certainly know musicals and what audi- off their skills. The two create a nice musical presented last weekend. money can buy. Despite being raised by ences expect to see and hear. harmony and hit that last high note The satire Urinetown, the Musical! the corrupt, dictatorial head of UGC, That is evident with allusions to West like it’s nothing. They perform with with music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann Caldwell B.Cladwell (Frank Guerriero), Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Three such ease that you’ll forget these are and book and lyrics by Greg Kotis, was Hope, like her name suggests, is filled Penny Opera, Les Miserables and even not professionals, but mere high first produced 15 years ago when it with idealism and belief in mankind’s a nod to Hello, Dolly! and Chicago. school students. received 10 Tony nominations and cap- goodness. With a Disney – princess This show demands top-notch cho- In this theatre-friendly version of tured three Tony awards. The Westfield quality soprano voice that has an im- reography which Samantha Hahn de- Grease, the timeline gets sped up or High School’s Theatre Department has pressive range, Ms. Rosenthal’s sweet livers with the assistance of dance cap- moved around. There’s no blow-out done an award-worthy job with their tones in “Follow Your Heart” are ad- tain Lucy Hale. Lockstock and Barrel at the bonfire, but rather Calvo and production. This is far from a typical vice to new-found love Bobby Strong (freshman Julian Mazzola), the two Scobee meet shorty after their song musical with a fairy tale ending; from (Julian Mone). His character’s passion main policemen, are visually adorable has concluded, where Calvo blows the first words of the narrator, the audi- for democracy and freedom for the when joined with other tap-dancing Scobee off in true T-Bird style. Lina ence sees it is a story that is done down trodden poor is most impressive uniformed men (and women) in the Photo Courtesy of Charlie Bowman number, “Cop Song.” Superior danc- Zikas, who plays Frenchie, invites PEEING YOUR PANTS GOOD...The cast of Westfield High School’s production entirely tongue-in-cheek, poking fun at in the Mr. Mone’s powerful rendition Scobee to girls’ night as a way to of Urinetown perform the finale during last weekend’s show. capitalism, bureaucracy, politics, so- of, “Look at the Sky.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 23

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PACE LED COUGARS TOTALING 297 POINTS, MacLELLAND WAS SECOND WITH 254 POINTS Lady Cougars Show Growth by End of Basketball Season

next season. coming together by the end of Cranford should not suffer for Lyndsay Pace was the team’s By ALEX LOWE “Our best moment, was our the season. lack of continuity heading into leading scorer this year (297 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times recent loss to Voorhees,” said In their final five games, begin- next season. Junior guard CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE In their 51-47 loss at Voorhees, Dyer. “Coming in as the 15th ning with a tough, 46-39 loss to the Cranford High School girls seed and facing a very strong Westfield, the Cougars played basketball team ended what had second seed, I couldn’t be solid basketball. They beat Union been a largely frustrating season prouder of how hard the girls Catholic by 17, followed that with on a hopeful note. The Cougars worked and played.” a 45-point blowout of Linden. finished with a 6-18 overall record Cranford never really got Then they lost by three points to that included last place in the untracked this season. So many A.L. Johnson and played valiantly conference and a first round of the Cougar losses shared a in their state playoff match ouster in the county playoffs. But common thread. They would of- against Voorhees. The Cougars in going toe to toe with second- ten play well for portions of games in fact, held a 12-point lead early seeded Voorhees in the first round only to be undone by a prolonged in the fourth quarter of that game. of the North Jersey, Section 2, scoring drought or a sloppy “They held their leading scorer, Group 3 playoffs, head coach stretch of play. Yet if you look Erin Jones, to six points in the Jacqueline Dyer saw signs of the close enough, there were subtle first half,” said Dyer. “And even kind of team she hopes to see indicators that the Cougars were though we were down in the last few minutes, they never stopped fighting and played hard to the See & Subscribe at very end.” BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo With only Erin Meixner and Lisa Silvestrini slated to graduate, Submit commentary and items for publishing. Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste Page S-2 Thursday, March 19, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

points 12.9 ppg). Perhaps most A.L. Johnson. Look for big things capable scorer by posting a ca- next season.” “Our JV team did an amazing encouraging of all was that Pace from Pace as a senior. reer high 23 points on January The Cougars will likely benefit job this year,” said Dyer. “After really surged towards the end of Cerys MacLelland is another 10 against Plainfield. from a healthy dose of new talent starting off slow, they worked the season. In her final four player to watch. MacLelland had Frontcourt player Isabella Speer to go along with the returning hard, improved tremendously games, Pace scored 97 points for 264 points (11.0 pppg) and added averaged 5.2 ppg and 5.5 re- core of experienced players next and made it to the county fi- an average of 24.3 per game. 148 rebounds, including 12 in a bounds and only figures to get year as well. The Cranford JV nals. They lost by two to Pace also had 44 steals during game on February 17 against better next season. Sarah Ross team had great success this year Westfield. They were the 12th the season. This included a sea- Summit. Freshman Camryn drained 26 three-point baskets and will definitely play a role in seed and Westfield was the sec- son high 31 points scored against Wichelns also proved to be a this season, second only to Pace next season’s varsity fortunes. ond seed.” (28). Several of Ross’s shots came from well beyond the three- point line earning her a rep as a true long-range bomber. Also figuring to return are Katarina Polyviou, Julia Schork and Maya Lawler. With all of these girls having seen significant play- ing time this year there should be no learning curve next sea- son. “I am extremely excited for next season,” said Dyer in her eighth season at the helm of the Cranford program. “This was a growing year for us. We improved and learned a lot. I have a lot of talented juniors, talented JV play- ers who will be moving up and a really great incoming freshman class. We will definitely be in the running for a few championships Page S-3 Thursday, March 19, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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By BRIAN TRUSDELL ject of a lawsuit by four Garwood cally portable – or sandwich board Specially Written for The Westfield Leader residents, including a sitting – signs that are common along GARWOOD – The planning member of the planning board, the sidewalks of North and South board has postponed a vote to Bruce Paterson, and Westfield Avenues. memorialize its decision to grant Leader Publisher Horace Corbin Since such signs currently are final site plan approval for a nine- and his brother, David Corbin. not permissible – although clearly townhouse development off The plaintiffs are disputing the exist — the measure would grant Fourth Avenue. The delay was a board’s decision last year to grant them legal status with stipula- result of an unclear motion and a variance that allowed the tions, such as one per business, several typographical errors in Villarauts to proceed with the type (A-frame and easel-type), the resolution. project despite the area being no more than 48 inches in height Board Attorney Donald Fraser zoned for three single-family and made of painted wood or explained at the March 11 meet- homes. metal, heavy plastic and chalk or ing that while the application by Mr. Fraser said he expects a dry easel board. Angela and Sandro Villaraut schedule for legal briefs in the Members immediately began sought preliminary and final site case to be filed by next week. to offer ideas until Mr. Fraser plan approval, several changes The January 28 meeting drew a reminded them that they had Brian Trusdell for The Westfield Leader to the blueprints were mandated capacity crowd at Borough Hall, FINANCIAL TEAM…Garwood municipal auditors Bill Swisher, left, and until the next meeting on March Warren Korecky, center, and Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer Sandy Bruns by board members, such as re- with more than a dozen resi- 25 to consider the draft and put placing the garbage area with a dents from both Garwood and answer questions from the Borough Council March 12 regarding this year's forth their opinions. proposed budget. gazebo and shortening second- neighboring Cranford voicing In another matter, the board story terraces to remain within opposition. was informed that former appli- setback requirements. But each of the six members cant Sandra Sep, who was When the motion was put forth who voted to approve the site granted a certificate of non-con- Garwood Teachers Protest for a vote at the board’s January plan — Kathleen Villaggio, formity in November to rebuild a 28 meeting, it was merely for Michael Vena, Gene Jannotti, Pat two-family home on Center “site plan approval” with no stipu- Quattrocchi, Craig McCarrick and Street, had filed a “notice of claim” Delay on New Contract lation for preliminary or final ap- Paul Tarantino — said they un- – essentially a potential lawsuit – By BRIAN TRUSDELL on the sidewalk at Lincoln School proval. derstood they were voting on the regarding her property. Specially Written for the Westfield Leader Therefore when Mr. Fraser final plan and that the Villarauts Ms. Sep identified nine current before the meeting with signs drafted the resolution, he stated would not have to appear before members of the board, two GARWOOD – About 15 to 20 that read “Settle Now” and then it was for preliminary approval. the board again. former members, former teachers picketed outside the moved inside for a relatively brief “I wasn’t going to make that Since the resolution needed to Garwood Borough Council Presi- Garwood school board’s regular 45-minute regular monthly gath- decision on a matter of such be modified to include both pre- dent and current member Ann monthly meeting Tuesday and ering. public interest,” Mr. Fraser told liminary and final site plan ap- Tarantino, Zoning Code Official disputed Board Attorney John Attorney Deborah Bracaglia the board. proval, and also be corrected for Victor Vinegra, the borough and Geppert’s assessment of “sig- read a brief statement from Mr. The project already is the sub- errors such as indicating in one police department as potential nificant progress” being made in Geppert, who arrived at the meet- place in the document that the defendants, but did not name negotiations toward a new con- ing late. Reading is Good For You complex would have four three- the planning board as a group. tract. She quoted Mr. Geppert as say- bedroom units and five two-bed- The notice says that Ms. Sep, The colorful display, with many ing the “board’s committee was room units – and the reverse in who is a resident of Clark, was teachers sporting red as they very pleased with the significant another place — the board mem- “discriminated against” and “ha- have at board meetings for the progress made between the bers decided to wait until its rassed” in her pursuit to rebuild past several months, came as board and (teachers’ union) at Wednesday, March 25 meeting at 304 Center Street after the the finance committee submit- the February 19 mediation” ses- to memorialize their decision. property was destroyed by fire in ted its preliminary budget, which sion. Also at that meeting, the board November 2012. would raise taxes on the average “We are encouraged and look will offer its suggestions and Ms. Sep, who appeared before home in Garwood about $217. forward to completing and final- thoughts to the borough council the board several times, initially Teachers paced back and forth izing the negotiations at the final regarding drafted amendments sought to rebuild as a two-family mediation session scheduled for to the town’s ordinance regulat- unit but was told by Mr. Vinegra March 31,” Ms. Bracaglia said in goleader.com/subscribe ing commercial signage, specifi- Probitas Verus Honos CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-7 Thursday, March 19, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Garwood Teachers Protest Delay on New Contract

reading the last of the state- Mr. Geppert said, “Our state- issues, sending negotiations to ment. ment stands. We’re optimistic a mediator for the third straight But teachers’ union Co-Presi- we’ll resolve something.” cycle. Teachers in New Jersey dent Tamara Benc, during the He said if no agreement is are prohibited from striking and public comment portion of the reached at the March 31 media- the terms of the old contract meeting, countered by reading a tion, standard practices would remain in force until a new one three-and-a-half-minute state- include another mediation ses- is reached. ment of her own. sion or fact-finding, when a new The preliminary budget of “A second mediation date has state-appointed mediator hears $8,648,858 for the 2015-2016 been set because, sadly, very both sides and issues a non- year was introduced and ap- little has changed since our ini- binding report to both sides. proved so that it could be sub- tial meeting,” Ms. Benc said in A final step would be “super mitted to the Union County ex- reference to the year-long talks. conciliation” – more intense ne- ecutive superintendent for ap- “It is difficult for us to remain gotiations when the mediator proval. positive when the progress can order round-the-clock talks. If the county okays the spend- made over the last year is neg- The teachers, whose three- ing plan, it is to be presented ligible; not significant, but neg- year contract expired June 30, formally at a meeting of the board HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR... A ribbon-cutting and Chinese New Year ligible.” declared an impasse in the talks on Wednesday, April 29. Celebration was recently held at the Spring Academy in Garwood. Children of the Approached after the meeting, in October over salary and other The budget represents a school are shown here performing a Dragon Dance. Pictured, from left to right, $123,321 increase over the cur- are: Carol Kearney, Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (GWACC); rent year and the tax levy is set Garwood Councilman Bill Niederstat; Jill Ji, Spring Academy owner; Garwood GW Postpones Vote to increase $272,706, which Mayor Charles Lombardo and Councilwoman Sara Tedesco; Gene Jannotti, translates into $217 more than GWACC executive director, and Chris Devine, GWACC chairman. that he could not issue the per- last year per home assessed at mit because she did not have the GARWOOD $100,000, Board Administrator certificate of non-conformity for Wednesday, February 25, Julia Eric Larson said. a single-family zoned area be- Michael, 21, of Cranford was ar- That would be in addition to an Garwood Council Working fore the fire. Despite opposition rested and charged with driving approximate $85 jump the bor- by some on the board, she was while intoxicated (DWI) follow- ough council discussed at its eventually granted the certifi- ing a motor vehicle accident. meeting a week ago. Last year, To Reduce Budget Hike cate and allowed to rebuild. Michael also was charged with the school board’s budget But because, she claims, that aggravated assault after alleg- pushed up taxes about $130 per By BRIAN TRUSDELL assessed at $100,000, said Bor- edly punching and kicking offic- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader process took two years, it re- home. ough Auditor Warren Korecky, quired legal fees and other ex- ers as she was being taken into In other action, the board ap- GARWOOD – Borough who, along with fellow auditor penses and deprived her of in- custody. proved next year’s school cal- homeowners face an average $85 Bill Swisher, Chief Financial Of- come from the property “in ex- Tuesday, March 3, Beth Max- endar, which will see students increase in taxes after borough ficer/Treasurer Sandy Bruns and cess of $100,000.” well, 31, of Sanford, Fla. was begin school on September 10, council members finished a first Borough Administrator Christina In addition to Mr. Vinegra and arrested and charged with pos- break for Christmas beginning round of wrangling over the mu- Ariemma, assisted Financial Mrs. Tarantino, Mrs. Quattrocchi, session of heroin, paraphernalia, December 24 and return Janu- nicipal budget, $11 less than ini- Committee Chairman Louis who was mayor until December hypodermic needles and being a ary 4, have spring break from tially proposal. Petruzzelli and committee mem- 31, was named along with cur- fugitive from Florida after police March 25 to April 1, and finish Council members at a special bers Sara Todisco and Mike Mar- rent planning board members received a report concerning a the year on June 21. The calen- March 12 meeting on the budget tin in devising the budget. Mr. Paterson, Bill Nierstedt, Rob- suspicious individual. Bail was dar includes three snow days. whittled away at the finance The estimated increase in the ert Scherer, Ms. Villaggio, Mr. set at $15,000 and Maxwell was Additionally, Board President committee’s suggestion of a $7.8- tax levy is more than double last Janotti, Mr. Vena, Mr. McCarrick transported to the Union County Christine Guerriero announced million spending plan, eliminat- year’s $39, which had been the and Board President Steve Greet. jail. that speech-language therapist ing $21,000 after two-and-a-half smallest hike since 2002, the Ileen Cuccaro and Al Del Conte, Thursday, March 12, Jonathan and part-time teacher’s aide hours of dissecting the plan line last time there was no increase. who were board members until Bebide, 21, of Garwood and Jef- Tara Ridente has been selected by line. Mr. Petruzzelli blamed the steep December 31, also were named, frey Grace, 21, of Livingston were as “Educator of the Year” by a The budget has yet to be for- rise on two major factors: an but the board as an entity was arrested following a motor ve- committee of teachers, admin- mally introduced. The March 12 $86,000 jump – or 16 percent – not. hicle stop. Both suspects were istrators, PTA and board mem- meeting was the first of two fo- in the assessment from the “The board has not been named charged with possession of un- bers. She is scheduled to be cused on the financial blueprint. Rahway Valley Sewerage Author- as an anticipated party, and we der 50 grams of suspected mari- honored at the Education Foun- Another is scheduled for tonight, ity (RVSA), and a $37,000 bill to believe any claim against the juana and paraphernalia. Bebide dation of Garwood’s annual din- Thursday, March 19. replace the roof on Borough Hall. board would be wrongful and also was found to have an active ner on Thursday, April 23. The $85 hike is for a home CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE frivolous,” Mr. Fraser said. criminal warrant. Page S-8 Thursday, March 19, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Garwood Council Working to Reduce Budget Hike Adult Learn-To-Swim Set The $232,565 increase is 3.1 with two interested parties, Ms. Those three items accounted April 11 at Cranford Pool percent more than last year’s Todisco said she expected that for nearly half of the originally $7.5-million municipal budget. approximately $10,000 or more proposed $253,565 increase in CRANFORD — For the second zation encompassing all levels of Led by Councilman Bill Nierstedt, will be accounted for in revenue the $7.792-million budget over year in a row, April has been swimmers from beginner to na- who questioned why many items from renting the facility to other 2014. It was more than half of declared “Adult Learn-To-Swim tional competitor, from fitness in the budget were increased towns, groups or individuals. the adjusted $232,565 in the Month” by the Swimming Saves swimmer to open-water swim- over last year’s levels despite While Mr. Petruzzelli pointed to revised $7.771-million plan. Lives Foundation, the charitable mer. The Swimming Saves Lives actual spending not reaching the the RVSA assessment and the Mr. Nierstedt began asking arm of U. S. Masters Swimming. Foundation helps fund and pro- anticipated amount, the council Borough Hall roof as big ex- about the revenue side of the The Cranford Pool and Fitness mote adult learn-to-swim pro- cut $5,000 from police overtime, penses, it was revealed under budget. Ms. Ariemma mentioned Center and Cranford Masters grams throughout the country. $2,000 from fuel, $2,000 from questioning from Mr. Mathieu that how possibly a few thousand Swimming are supporting this Its mission is to reduce the num- street lighting, $1,000 from tele- debt service increased to dollars could be generated by event by offering an adult Learn- ber of drowning incidences and phone service and another $332,940, a nearly $34,000 jump raising the liquor licensing fees, To-Swim Fest on Saturday, April introduce the physical and emo- $1,000 from utilities. and the third largest hike in the but that was tabled until the next 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. tional benefits of swimming to “A thousand here, a thousand budget. budget hearing. This event will be free to any- adults who may not otherwise there, it does add up,” Mr. one age 18 and older who wants have the opportunity. Nierstedt said. to learn to swim, or to swim The Cranford Indoor Pool con- Additionally, $10,000 for fenc- Mr. Choroszewski to Speak better. Customized instruction ducts regularly scheduled adult ing at the athletic field complex will be conducted by experienced lessons on Wednesday evenings, was applied to a requirement for and certified facility instructors. from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., for both a necessary matching grant pay- About Hollywood Romances For those seeking to get more members and non-members. To ment, eliminating the need to out of their laps or improve their register, call the pool at (908) duplicate that expenditure. GARWOOD — The Garwood for the Official New Jersey 350th technique, or thinking about try- 709-7260. Registration for the Surprisingly, Mr. Nierstedt, an Public Library will spotlight leg- celebration in “101 Great New ing a triathlon or an open-water Learn-To-Swim Fest is helpful, outspoken environmental advo- ends of Hollywood and their se- Jersey Book List” under art and swim, Cranford Masters mem- but not required. Drop-ins will be cate, wanted to eliminate the cret and not-so-secret love lives poetry. bers and coaches will be on hand welcome. For information on entire proposed $6,000 increase during a program on Thursday, Mr. Choroszewski’s photo- to help participants through a Masters Swimming or the Fest, in the shade tree budget. The April 16, at 7 p.m. New Jersey graphs were the inspiration for basic workout. call (908) 709-7260, extension borough spent only $18,000 of photographer and historian creating the iconic state tourism U. S. Masters Swimming is an no. 2300, for a manager, or ex- last year’s proposed $19,500. Walter Choroszewski will be the campaign “New Jersey & You: adult-oriented, national organi- tension no. 2307 for Sally. “I wouldn’t increase it,” he said. presenter. Perfect Together!” “It’s just too much. It’s just too “Mr. C” will guide his audience For more than 30 years, Mr. Chamber Aids Young Entrepreneurs much.” to the roots of American cinema, Choroszewski also has promoted But he faced opposition from from the silent-screen era New Jersey through his public GARWOOD — Fourteen Young write business plans, pitch to a nearly everybody else, including through Hollywood’s Golden Age, speaking and popular school pro- Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) panel of investors, and launch self-proclaimed budget hawk Jim as he reviews some of the best grams. “New Jersey Celebrate students from the Greater their own, legally-registered com- Mathieu, who said he saw it as an romantic movies ever made with Your State” and “Timeline New Westfield Area Chamber of Com- panies. As a result of the sponsor- infrastructure concern similar to stories of on-screen celebrity Jersey” received an Award of merce (GWACC) are among more ship, The YEA! Program can ex- a road that needs upgrading. couples and their off-screen love Recognition from the New Jersey than 8,000 students grades 6 pect: Local Sam’s Club and cham- “I just think deferring it is cre- lives. He will showcase some of Historical Commission in 2011. through 12 across 38 states who ber leaders to serve on YEA!, ating a bigger problem,” he said. Hollywood’s longest successful The Garwood Public Library is will benefit from a new collabora- investor panels to judge student “I’m leaning toward an increase.” marriages and contrast these located behind the Lincoln School tion between YEA!, the U.S. business pitches and award start- The budget calls for a 1.75- with some of the shortest and complex at the corner of Walnut Chamber of Commerce Founda- up funding, top entrepreneur stu- percent wage increase for the most unusual romances. Street and Third Avenue. Busi- tion and Sam’s Club, a member- dents to advance to a regional four non-union but state “pro- Mr. Choroszewski has been a ness hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., ship club serving the small busi- competition and receive a $500 tected” town employees at Bor- leading advocate of Jersey pride Monday through Thursday; 9 ness community since 1983. Sam’s Club shopping spree, in- ough Hall and a 1-percent in- since 1980, when he was com- a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays, A $250,000 donation from Sam’s clusive of membership, and Sam’s crease for the remaining non- missioned to photograph the and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Satur- Club fuels growth and support for Club, chamber leaders to judge union unprotected workers. state for a book project, “New days. YEA!, an innovative national educa- the YEA!, select YEA! students to Mr. Petruzzelli’s panel also cre- Jersey: A Scenic Discovery,” Registration for this event can tional program that works to trans- pitch their business plan to Sam’s ated a new line item for the which launched his photographic be done in person at the library; form middle and high school stu- Club buyers, learning to prepare athletic field, or the Recreation career and link to the Garden by calling (908) 789-1670, or dents into confident entrepreneurs. their business for retail and po- and Sports Complex, allocating State. He has since published 18 online through the library’s in- The GWACC students are in the tentially showcase their products $19,516, half of which, he said, photographic books. teractive calendar found on its midst of a 30-week entrepreneur- in select clubs and SamsClub.com. was culled from other lines in last His book “New Jersey: A Photo- website, youseemore.com/ ship class to generate business [email protected] year’s budget. Citing discussions graphic Celebration” was selected garwood. ideas, conduct market research, or www.GWACCNJ.com. LEADER/TIMES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Are you enjoying the quality content you’re reading in the pages of this fine newspaper? If this is true... Our newspaper will be mailed to your home and/or place of business each week within the USA WE’RE ASKING YOU TOTO BECOMEBECOME AA SUBSCRIBER!SUBSCRIBER! By CC Online Click Here

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