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Advertisers Index Publisher’s Note Advertiser Page SERVING THE TOWN SINCE 1890 A Face Forever, LLC 15 Anthony James Construction 35 Arida DDS, Kenneth W. 52 Arthur Murray Dance Studio 51 This Is Westfield 2013 Bansky, Ron - Allstate 41 41ST ANNUAL EDITION Bayada Home Health Care 23 A SPECIAL SECTION OF Bernstein, Jayne 62 Bramnick, Jon 47 The Westfield Leader Bramnick, Jon 53 P.O. BOX 250 Callahan, Barbara 13 251 NORTH AVENUE WEST Choi, Hye-Young 10 WESTFIELD, NJ 07091 Cosenza, Christine State Farm 31 HORACE CORBIN Christopher Academy 19 www.goleader.com Coldwell Banker East 32 Coldwell Banker West 12 (908) 232-4407 Welcome to the 41st Annual Edi- [email protected] Conover, Jacqueline 25 tion of This Is Westfield that Continuo Arts Foundation 46 chronicles our great town with kind- Cortese-Strano,Vivian 17 Staff hearted people and wonderful Daunno Development Co. 49 Horace Corbin, Publisher neighbors. Westfield is a superb Dave Haas for Westfield Mayor 43 David Corbin, Asst. Publisher place to live and to do business. David Realty Group 48 Jeff Gruman, Sales Downtown Westfield Corp. 3 Paul Peyton, Assignment Editor We hope you enjoy the efforts of Education Fund of Westfield 17 Betsey Burgdorf, Education, A&E our staff and the many contributors. Elm Radio TV & Appliance 50 Michael Bartiromo, Graphics Thank you for making this edition Ember Fireplaces 50 Suzette Stalker, Community possible for the 41st straight year Evalyn Dunn Gallery 13 Ben Corbin, Photography and for the support of all our publi- Family Investors Company 25 Robert Connelly, Business cations in town since 1890. Finestein & Malloy, LLC 6 Correspondents: see www.goleader.com/staff First Congregational Church 24 Please take special note of the Garcia, Virginia 36 Contributing Journalists and Photographers advertisers and give them a call Gialluisi Homes 37 when you need something. The best Get In Shape For Women 39 Susan Dougherty, Paul Lachenauer, Greg Ryan, Alex Taner, place to do business is right here at Giuditta, Nicholas A., Esq. 45 Lauren Barr, Brooks Crandall, Fred Rossi, Christina Hinke, home with your friends. Haley, Kimberley 38 Michael Pollack, Christie Storms, Bob Cozzolina, Dave Samsky, Home Video Studio 7 Town of Westfield staff, Board of Ed. staff and the public for the Horowitz Rome, Jill 40 Organizations Directory. Isoldi, Frank 63 Isoldi, Frank-Bulletin 27 James Ward Mansion 64 Just Farmed 42 K9 Resorts 8 Kent Place School 19 Lynch, Betty 30 Maran, Denise 26 Contents Martin Jewelers 30 Massa, Susan 11 Feature Page McEnerney, Mary 31 Merriman DDS, Sunita 26 History of Westfield 4 NJ Workshop For The Arts 28 About The Town 5 Northfield Bank 29 Town Services 6 O’Connor, Patty 41 Great for Families 7 Passananti, Eileen 42 The Library 8 Pineda Conservatory 44 Mayor’s Note 9 Prominent Properties-Sotheby 34 Symphony and Band 10 Promo Cafe, The 35 Train Station 13 Prudential NJ Properties 18 Downtown Westfield Corp. 14 Rappa, Grace 45 Chamber of Commerce 15 Reel-Strong Heating & Cooling 22 Board of Education 16 Robert Algarin - Architect 6 Schools and Universities 19 Ryan, Maryalice 44 Westfield United Fund 23 Satsang Yoga Studio 11 Houses of Worship 24 ShopRite Liquors 2 Reflecting the Community 27 Subway 53 Arts and Entertainment 28 Swirl Whirl 53 Parks and Recreation 30 Tener, Carol 40 Rescue Squad 31 Top Line Appliance Center 62 Police and Fire 35 Two River Community Bank 14 Sports 39-47 Weichert Realtors 20 Organizations 54-59 Westfield Animal Hospital 16 Neighbors and Officials 60 Westfield Art Association 26 Town Government 61 Westfield Chamber Commerce 15 Fini 64 Westfield Foundation 9 Westfield PAL Support Letter 22 Westfield Pediatric Dental Gp. 17 About The Cover Westfield Town Republicans 40 “The Juggler” - We balance many things in our lives, and so the folks of town do so with enthusiasm, grace and talent. The young performer on www.goleader.com the cover exhibits her skills on cam- era a few years ago at the Westfield News, Sports, Community, FestiFall (with Snoopy peering in the Business and Services lens). Page 4 This Is Westfield Our 41st Annual Edition 2013
July 4th in Mindowaskin Park by Brooks Crandall
Nutshell Chronological History of Westfield AS PUBLISHED IN THE LEADER, ary Cemetery on Mountain Avenue, oppo- apart from Elizabethtown Township in Elizabethtown to Easton, Pa. Geo. Tingley NOVEMBER 28, 1923 site the Presbyterian Church. 1794. There was only a small cluster of of Westfield, was the coach driver for 50 Originally Known as “Westfields of Gen. (Mad) Anthony Wayne’s Brigade houses in the town, the center of which was years. The first railroad had one track, Elizabeth,” Being a Part of Elizabethtown of Revolutionary troops were stationed in at junction of Mountain and Central Av- made of beams, on top of which were of Elizabeth Township. Westfield, which was a military post. The enues; Baker’s Inn, the Meeting House and placed iron strips for rails. There were two First settlement in 1720 by a few hardy arsenal was between Stanley Oval and parsonage and residence of Dr. Philemon trains a day, one in the morning, the same folk from Elizabethtown who believed Chestnut Streets, near the present tennis Elmer. Charles Clark’s store was at the train returning at night. The first station Elizabeth “too big” and crowded. courts. An army hospital was located near corner of Jerusalem Road (now Prospect was at a point just west of Irving’s coal Indians all around at that time and hos- what is now Fairview Cemetery. Maxwell’s Street) and Broad. yard. This was later destroyed by fire and tile, too, at times as the whites, or some of Brigade was also encamped in Westfield In all there were 15 houses, a smithy, the second station was at Clark and Broad them, were not over-scrupulous in their (1780). Westfield’s soldiers fought at the tavern and a school with twenty pupils. It is streets. The eastern terminal was at methods in getting the lands from the simple battle of Springfield and there was a skir- worthy of note that Westfield was settled Elizabethport, where passengers took a (and at first trustful) redmen. Every settler mish at a point east of the junction of before a single residence was erected in ferry to New York. kept a musket handy. Some of the Indians Benson Place and East Broad Street, in Plainfield, which was Scotch Plains, and The train going west ran only as far as sold their land for less than 1¢ for 10 acres. which a British officer was wounded and a was included in Westfield-Township. Somerville and three coaches comprised With the advent of the Revolution, cannon, famous after as “Old One Horn” Growth of the town was slow and during the train. As first the company had only two Westfield was quite a settlement and 33 was captured. It is now at Fairview Cem- the Mexican War, Westfield Township had engines and the capital stock was but Revolutionary soldiers who enlisted from etery. less than 40 dwellings but it was quite a $200,000. Traffic increased slowly but af- Westfield, lie buried in the old Revolution- In this fight the Continentals were, how- trading point and had twelve small stores, ter 1880 there was an accelerated increase ever, compelled to retreat and a paper factory, several flour and grist and the population trebled between 1880 the British carried off the bell mills and two academies to which students and 1890. from the Presbyterian Church from miles around came in retaliation for the alarm that for instruction. had been sounded by it when The factories were not the British came into sight. located in what is now the Morgan, a sentinel, mur- town but in Scotch Plains dered the Rev. and elsewhere. Sheep rais- Jas. Caldwell on Nov. 24, ing was an important in- 1781, and suffered the death dustry. Copper was discov- penalty on Gallows Hill on East ered in the Watchung Broad Street near the old Range of hills but little in Scudder homestead. Caldwell paying quantities was taken was pastor of the First Presby- out. terian Church at Elizabethtown Before the advent of the and a fiery patriot. His slayer railroad, which was in was tried in the Presbyterian 1838, passengers were Church here by a jury of 22 transported by stage. men and found guilty of mur- Samuel Downer’s store der. was the stopping place and Township of Westfield set the line ran from 2013 This Is Westfield Our 41st Annual Edition Page 5 About The Town of Westfield BY HORACE CORBIN 510,000 residents, Westfield’s neighbors Westfield is a scenic residential commu- of Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Mountainside, nity that serves as a business, professional Garwood, Berkeley Heights, Cranford, and legal hub for the region as well as Clark, Springfield, Summit, Kenilworth being a commuter town for Manhattan. and New Providence complement the re- The town is known for its ideal suburban gion and contribute to the area’s vibrant living with well-kept homes, thriving down- economy. It’s an appealing habitat for resi- town, parks, houses of worship, historic dents and visitors. landmarks, neighborhood schools, cultural Westfield residents elect their mayor, arts and civic organizations. Great neigh- council representatives and members of boring towns, combined with a population the board of education. Citizens are active of 100,000 residents, bound the town. in government and exhibit one of the high- In Westfield, you will find nearly every est voter turnouts in the state. civic, cultural and community organiza- Per the town charter, the mayor and tion including Boy Scouts, Chamber of council members annually receive $1 in Commerce, the Westfield Y, School Boost- compensation, which in accordance with ers, Symphony Orchestra, Historical Soci- tradition they then donate back to the town. ety, Adult School and Stamp Club. Generally every other week, public busi- Westfield is a successful community. ness meetings of the governing body, which Originally settled in the late 17th cen- are televised on local cable TV, take place tury, residents have built and nurtured the on Tuesday nights. Public agenda-setting community to a town today of 10,000 meetings are held on the remaining Tues- households and 30,000 residents of high days. educational level with incomes as one of The Westfield Board of Education re- New Jersey’s wealthiest. ports to the New Jersey Department of Westfield has a strong public education Education. It meets on Tuesday evenings system with ten schools within walking in the Elm Street administration building distance of homes. The downtown has and is made up of nine members serving many restaurants, retail, professional and three-year terms. Residents elect three bank services. For other pastimes, the town members to the board each year during the has many parks, clubs, organizations, a November General Election. municipal pool and state-of-the-art library. Westfield is favored with volunteers who The Westfield Leader newspaper has been are committed to public service. More publishing since 1890 and archives are than 120 citizens, as volunteers, serve on available on line back to 1907 at municipal boards, committees and com- www.goleader.com. missions. Parent-teachers associations are A professional police and fire depart- active in all the schools. ment and a volunteer rescue squad protect The directory in this publication lists and serve the community. The Union more than 200 clubs and organizations of County police communications center, fo- the area — portraying the substantial depth rensic labs and county annex are based on of activities and interests for, and by, the Summer Dining Downtown by Alex Tanner North Avenue in town. citizens. People love to live in and visit the In the heart of Union County with town. A Century Ago Westfield Became A Town, Even Then it Had Charm By MARCIE R. HOROWITZ passengers to ride from Westfield to Jersey tion.” (Union County Standard, 1/4/1901). new, compromise position supported, it The headline in the Union County Stan- City (and thence by ferry to lower Manhat- In the same issue of the newspaper, an- seems, by those who preferred the city form dard newspaper edition of March 6, 1903 tan). The railroad promoted Westfield as a other columnist took the opposing view. He of government but realized their proposal read: “The Governor Signs Bill That Incor- fine place to live; a sales brochure promised urged that Westfield could have everything it was not going to carry the day. porates The Town Of Westfield.” that commuters would travel in “luxurious wanted “and much more without any change The Westfield Manual was written by The ads on the same page of the paper palace coaches.” of government.” Thompson and Taggart, who were two of the were great. J.W. Singer on Prospect Street An 1894 brochure boasted that, “Westfield, In a subsequent town meeting, public sen- town leaders just after the town was finally advertised a fancy prime rib roast for 16 indeed, hath charms. Where in the wide, timent was against any change in Westfield’s incorporated in 1903. The manual explained cents per pound. J. Wiss & Sons advertised wide world, is the grass greener, the sky form of government. A few weeks later, the why the town compromise ultimately won solid gold eyeglasses for $1 per pair. bluer, or the air purer? Why, the very exhila- voters overwhelmingly rejected the proposal, favor. “Under the Town, the schools would That was 110 years ago when Westfield ration of such an atmosphere sets every nerve and the issue was dropped for over a year. still be independent, while in a city they became a town. a tingle, and the whole world aglow.” In 1902, the question of Westfield’s gov- would be a part of the municipal system. The In Union County, New Jersey, there are The last two decades of the 19th Century ernment was raised anew, and by early 1903 dread which some had of the name ‘City,’ it eight townships, seven boroughs, five cities saw a rush to progress in Westfield. In 1882, the issue was again being vigorously de- forebode greater opportunity for misgovern- — and just one town, The Town of Westfield. the population of the township was 875; by bated. Some residents were concerned that ment.” How did Westfield become a “town”? Who 1900, the population had climbed to over taxes would rise if Westfield became a city. In a matter of weeks, legislation was drawn made that choice, and why? And what were 4,000 (Philhower, p. 53.). Others argued that tax dollars would be up and was considered in Trenton. On March the consequences of that decision? The incorporation of Summit City in 1899 better and more wisely spent if Westfield 4, 1903, the state legislature passed Chapter On January 27, 1794, Westfield formally provided the spark that inspired Westfielders were a city. 14 of the Laws of 1903 pursuant to which separated from Elizabeth and was “made a to consider changing their form of govern- From the Union County Standard, Janu- Westfield became a “town.” That is where separate township — to be called by the ment. A progressive group known as the ary 2, 1903: “A tax used by a capable busi- the matter stands today, a century later. name of The Township of Westfield.” At the Westfield Sound Money Club initiated the ness-like government is like capital in busi- Westfield’s decision to become a town time of its separation from Elizabeth, movement during the presidential campaign ness”. was more than a simple choice between two Westfield was a rural community that in- of President William McKinley in 1900. In On January 23, 1903, the Westfield Local statutory forms of government. Westfield’s cluded one Presbyterian Church, approxi- November 1900, the club disbanded and Government Committee submitted its report “growing pains” reflect the shift in America mately fourteen houses, one store, one black- another club, the Good Government Club, summarizing the advantages and disadvan- at the turn of the 19th Century from a rural to smith shop, one tavern and one schoolhouse. was established in its stead. tages of the township, borough, and city an urban society. The heated controversy In his book, “A History of Town of The club formed a committee to visit forms of government. city council. that surrounded the decision suggests that, to Westfield, Union County, New Jersey” (New Summit and report on the new city’s progress, A city could control the licensing of sa- the people of the time, the decision to be- York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1923), and a public meeting held to discuss the issue loons (excise power) and the use of the come a “city” or a “town” was a symbolic act Charles A. Philhower wrote that the town drew a “large attendance.” (Union County streets. It also would have greater power to as well, fraught with emotion and colored by “had been in substantially this condition for Standard, December 18, 1900.) The attend- pass ordinances and to enforce them. In a the residents’ aspirations and fears. nearly a century ‘There was absolutely no ees of this public meeting decided to arrange city, the council could raise money by taxa- Westfield ultimately rejected the city growth.’” an advisory election of “all legal voters who tion. In a township, appropriations required model, and settled for a middle-ground, com- As written by Johnson, James P., Westfield: voted in Westfield at the last election” to vote approval by the voting public. promise position. As a town — not a city, no from Settlement to Suburb (Westfield Bicen- on the question whether or not to incorporate At a public meeting one week later, a large longer a rural village — Westfield set a tennial Committee, 1977), the arrival of the as a city. crowd gathered to debate the issue. The course for itself as the quintessential New railroad, and the beginnings of the industrial On one side, proponents of city govern- group unanimously agreed, “that the present Jersey suburb it has become today. revolution, marked a turning point in the ment foresaw progress, employment, and Township government is inadequate.” Publisher’s Note: This article is a consoli- history of Westfield. The first train passed growth. It was at this meeting that the idea of dated reprint from a two-part series pub- through Westfield in 1838, and by the 1860’s, “Summit already has several times as much becoming a town was raised (or at least lished in The Westfield Leader on February the Central Railroad of New Jersey enabled money and is rapidly beating us in popula- reported on) for the first time. This was a 27 and March 6, 2003. Page 6 This Is Westfield Our 41st Annual Edition 2013
Westfield Municipal Building by Benjamin B. Corbin Mindowaskin Park
the Westfield Memorial Pool complex that Responsibilities of the municipal court Westfield Town Services is open from June through September. and violations bureau include the process- Administration Additionally, the clerk is “custodian of Bruce Kaufmann is the director and ing of all tickets written in Westfield, field- Jim Gildea, the town administrator since the municipal seal and of all minutes, books, Dolores “Dee” MacKay is the assistant ing complaints from residents and con- 2001, oversees all municipal operations. deeds, bonds, contracts, and archival director. Traci Kastner is program coordi- ducting court sessions. Mr. Gildea answers to the Mayor and Town records of the municipal corporation,” ac- nator, Chuck Ropars is the teen coordina- Town Attorney Council. Joan Thermann is Mr. Gildea’s cording to the town’s website. The clerk is tor, Joanne Colaneri is secretary and Paul Russell Finestein serves as principal le- executive assistant who also chief administrative officer in Checchio is pool technician. gal advisor to the governing body, having serves the mayor. all elections held in the town Municipal Court been appointed in March 2011 after serv- The town’s official website and is the chief registrar of Judge Brenda Cuba of Westfield has ing as planning board attorney since 2003. is www.westfieldnj.gov. voters in the community. been the town’s municipal judge since The town also retains Labor Attorney Ruben Rodriguez directs the Among other responsibili- 2003, having formerly served as municipal Frederick Danser. town operations of cable TV36 ties, the town clerk accepts prosecutor. Judge Cuba hears all non-in- Tax Assessor & Collector television. TV36 is shared with applications and issues li- dictable offenses, and is on call 24 hours a Tax Assessor Annmarie Switzer handles the school system. censes and permits, except day, seven days a week to discuss bail, or evaluations of properties, manages prop- Public Safety where statute or municipal or- if a situation calls for, issuance of a tempo- erty ownership records and deeds, reviews Responsible for coordinat- dinance has directed that an- rary restraining order. tax appeals and works with those applying ing all safety and public emer- other municipal officer is re- The municipal court also includes Court for building permits or certificates of oc- gencies in Westfield, the de- sponsible. Administrator Carol Salvaggio, Deputy Ad- cupancy. partment includes the police, James Gildea Ms. Gray’s staff includes ministrator Anne Margeotes, Municipal Tax Collector Susan Noon manages de- fire and health departments. Town Administrator Deputy Clerk Carroll Andacht Prosecutor Anthony Prieto and Public posits, sends out tax bills and provides Police Chief David Wayman and Tracy Fooster, who Defender Gavin Handwerker. information to citizens on tax issues. and Fire Chief Dan Kelly, who handles permits and licenses. also is Westfield’s emergency management Public Works coordinator, are pivotal personnel. Public Works Superintendent Claude Health Department Shaffer heads the Construction Headed by Health Officer and Maintenance Division of Megan Avallone, the Westfield the Department of Public Regional Health Department is Works, located on North Av- a governmental agency serving enue and Crossway Place. Re- eight municipalities: Westfield, sponsibilities include curbside Cranford, Fanwood, leaf collection, road repair, Mountainside, Garwood, New street sweeping, operation of Providence, Roselle Park, and the conservation center, main- Summit. The department pro- tenance of sewers and water- vides mandated public health Claire Gray ways, maintenance of park fa- services, enforcement, public Town Clerk cilities and tree services. The Small Business Start-Up & Operation clinics and responds to com- Division is on call all year for plaints. The health department works with emergencies including snow plowing. Real Estate Transactions & Litigation doctors and hospitals. Inspectors are on The Town Engineer is Kris McAloon call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. who heads up the Engineering and Tech- Zoning & Planning Town Clerk nology Division which includes Town Sur- With many varied duties interfacing with veyor Paul Horta. the public, Town Clerk Claire Gray is one The Town Planner, William Drew, heads Financing/Refinancing of the most familiar faces around the up the Planning and Zoning Division which Westfield Municipal Building. includes the Construction Official Steve Purchase/SaleFinestein of & Business Malloy, LLC The town clerk is secretary to the mu- Freedman and Zoning Officer Kathleen nicipal governing body, prepares meeting Neville. 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BY CHRISTIE STORMS enjoy performances by the Specially Written for This is Westfield Westfield Community Band and One thing you will notice as you stroll the Westfield Swing Band at through Westfield’s charming downtown Mindowaskin Park. or one of its scenic parks is the abundance The Downtown Westfield Cor- of families in the area. poration (DWC) hosts the Sweet While Westfield’s top-notch school sys- Sounds Downtown Jazz Festi- tem and abundant youth sports organiza- val, featuring live music per- tions are certainly a lure for those who live formed every Tuesday evening here. There are also many family-friendly at several locations in the down- events and activities to enjoy throughout town during July and August. the year for both residents and non-resi- These events provide the perfect dents alike. atmosphere for families to in- Each spring, the Greater Westfield Area dulge in an ice cream cone or Chamber of Commerce hosts Spring Fling. frozen yogurt treat while enjoy- This popular street fair not only features ing live musical performances live music, multiple vendors and lots of on a warm summer night. Jazz Night Downtown by Alex Taner food, but a Kid Zone with a rock-climbing In the fall, the Westfield His- wall, rides and inflatables to enjoy. torical Society hosts its annual “Apple The Westfield Area YMCA’s Men’s Club ing the Westfield Community Band and Spring is also when the Westfield Recre- Fest” fundraiser. For a small donation, sponsors a traditional Halloween parade Edison Broadway singers, and the DWC ation Department (WRD) hosts its annual families can tour the historic Reeves House down East Broad Street culminating with a provides Dickens Carolers who stroll Daddy-Daughter Dance for girls in first and grounds and participate in such fun costume contest. downtown spreading yuletide cheer through sixth grade at a local catering hall. activities as pumpkin and face painting, There is also a wonderful Haunted House, throughout December. This special evening includes dinner, des- and of course, an apple pie contest. for those not faint of heart to explore at the Throughout the year, the town’s young- sert and dancing with a keepsake portrait Franklin Elementary School has its fa- Memorial Pool. est children can enjoy listening to good to commemorate the occasion. mous Pumpkin Fair, complete with a During the winter holiday season, the books during the Westfield Memorial In the summer, the WRD offers a “Sum- haunted house, games, crafts and a gift Miller Cory House has Gingerbread Sun- Library’s “Storytimes.” The library can mer Playground” program at local school basket raffle. day, where children can make gingerbread also provide book club kits for parent- playgrounds. Children can enjoy activities The GWACC presents its annual Festifall houses. Families can also hop aboard the child groups, which include six or eight such as climbing jungle gyms and playing street fair, with similar games and attrac- “Santa Train,” traveling from Westfield to copies of a book, discussion questions and Four Square for as much or as little of the tions to Spring Fling in a fall theme. Highbridge, and back. It features sing-a- a word search. day as they would like. They also offer a Williams Nursery offers hayrides and longs, candy canes and coloring book ac- Older children and teens can also enjoy wide variety of day camps with themes hosts a fun Scarecrow Contest, and the tivities along the way with visits from Mr. “The Underground” and “Night Place” ranging from computers to sports. winners are proudly displayed downtown and Mrs. Claus and their helpers. held at the Recreation Center to spend time The Westfield Memorial Pool hosts Fam- during the last week in October. Santa also climbs aboard a fire truck and with friends old and new. ily Fun Nights and Teen Nights throughout For Halloween, the DWC hosts its an- makes his way down Elm Street to light the The Westfield Area YMCA also hosts the summer for members and their guests. nual Trick or Treat Downtown Westfield town Christmas tree on the first Sunday teen dances as well as field trips. The WRD also sponsors a summer con- event. Families go trick-or-treating at par- after Thanksgiving. Families enjoy live No matter what the time of year, Westfield cert series. On Thursday evenings from the ticipating local stores, and then take part in music and hot cocoa by the DWC. provides numerous opportunities for fam- end of June through July, families can the Halloween Contest for prizes. The WRD has a holiday concert featur- ily fun for all ages. Page 8 This Is Westfield Our 41st Annual Edition 2013 Let Westfield Memorial Library Become Your Destination BY PHIL ISRAEL others focus on elementary-school-age in- Library Director terests like LEGO building programs, chess, Dictionary definitions of libraries are all creative dramatics, arts and crafts, puppet basically the same – a collection of books, a and science shows, and astronomy programs. building or institution that stores books, and Programming for adults is just as varied so on. This is like saying the Jersey shore is and engaging. Some stimulate the intellect, where the ocean meets land. While the defi- such as New Jersey history, gardening and nitions are correct, both are so much more. health tips. Still others entertain, with the Just like the Jersey shore, I like to think that thrill of live operatic performances and Westfield’s library has become a destination Shakespearean productions, along with caba- for a wide variety of activities. Like all ret, rock, jazz and Motown performances. destinations, we want people to come, and And the Foreign Film Festival provides a stay for a while. window to the films that are nominated for Programming for all ages has become a Academy Awards every year, but never seem hallmark of what the library provides to the to appear locally. Finally, if you need classes community. Most, if not everyone, knows of on using the digital camera or iPad, the library is your destination of choice. Likewise, the library provides ongoing com- SERVICES IN ACTION…Children make good use of the books, computers and other puter instruction, cover- resources at the Westfield Memorial Library after Superstorm Sandy. Throughout the year, ing everything from ba- the library offers programs and services geared to all ages. sic computer introduction a piece of cake. spent the entire day here, using the library to advanced Word, Excel Patrons plan their time around these ac- as a charging station, a connection to the and Power Point. To help tivities while also giving themselves time to Internet and a portal to events in the state while the economy browse the library’s vast collection of books. and world. They charged their laptops, and struggles, we also offer They then take advantage of one of the then borrowed DVDs to watch at home programs on entrepre- library’s comfortable reading spaces or use later. Perhaps the most important thing the neurship, writing one of the library’s 30 public computers. library did was to provide a communal résumés, preparing cover Many people make the library their destina- space for people to gather, to share what letters and using on-line tion to get out of the house, meet their friends they were going through and to diminish business sources. and use the computers to check e-mail, their feelings of isolation. In addition to children Facebook and watch movies. They also seek So remember the next time you want some- and adults, senior adults out help from the reference librarians for thing to do, think of the Westfield Memorial SUPPORT…Douglas Stokes, president of the board of trustees, make the library their des- sticky computer issues. Library. Visit our website, www.wmlnj.org, left, and Roger Sullivan, president of the Westfield Memorial tination each Friday af- Perhaps no time better illustrates the li- to learn about our upcoming programs, or Library Foundation, center, present Library Director Phil Israel ternoon for programming with new laptops for the library via a check for $6,000. brary as a destination than in the aftermath sign up to receive automatic weekly and specifically tailored to of Superstorm Sandy. During the crisis, the monthly e-mail updates, or friend us on the traditional story time for children, or the them, but open to all. They learn about exotic community took advantage of the library’s Facebook. Then, make the library your des- book discussion groups for adults. But the destinations, reminisce about favorite radio power and flocked here. In response, we tination place, and plan to stay a while. programs at the library are so much more shows of the past, watch a classic movie or extended hours, staying open until mid- Phil Israel is director of the Westfield than that. Some of the programs are geared to listen to live performances. They do all of night for three nights. Thousands of people Memorial Library. The library is located at children as young as six months old, while this while also enjoying a cup of coffee and who needed a place to stay warm came and 550 East Broad Street.
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At that time, in the event of a fire, Ringing of the Prospect Street School and anyone available would at- Presbyterian Church bells tempt to extinguish the served as the first fire alarm flames using buckets filled signal. The Company’s first with water from nearby wells apparatus consisted of a or streams. Then the earliest hand drawn hook and ladder recorded conflagration in truck and a hand drawn Westfield happened. On chemical pumping engine. August 10, 1874, a fire be- Although not much is known gan in Dr. Gales stationery about the first hook and lad- store and spread east and der truck, the pumper was west on East Broad Street, purchased for $250 and destroying everything in its named “Little Giant” after path. According to newspa- Stephen S. Mapes, a mem- per accounts at the time, Mayor Andrew Skibitsky ber the Association who was “Yankee ingenuity saved the affectionately described as 3-story Darsh bakery and apartments, sepa- “an energetic and peppery little man”. HAWK RESCUE…Firefighters Brian Dunlop (photographer) and Ben Corbin (pictured) rated from Whitaker’s store by a narrow Retired long ago from service, “Little Gi- rescue the Westfield Hawk that became ensnarled in the cupola of the firestation on North lot. Carpets were strung from the roof ant” is still an honorary member of our Fire Avenue. The Westfield Leader archive November, 2009. along the side of this building and a con- Department and is housed at the present tinuous stream of water poured over them. day Fire Headquarters! department’s name be changed to “Fire unpaid are referred to as volunteer fire Every pail, bucket or other container in the In 1881, a second volunteer company, Department of Westfield Township”. fighters. In 1961, at a time prior to the village was requisitioned for this work.” Bucket and Engine, was organized and From 1883 to 1922, horses named Dick, formal establishment of the modern mu- The extent of this fire’s destruction led to each volunteer was issued a black fire Tuck, Fred, Hugh, Bill and Bob were used tual aid network and wanting to assure a the formation of the Westfield Fire Depart- bucket as their only piece of equipment. A to pull the wheeled fire apparatus. To keep prompt response south of the railroad tracks ment Association, a citizen’s committee third volunteer company, Empire Engine, them exercised properly when not in use should there be a railroad accident imped- with a mission to recommend the best followed in 1883, equipped with a by the fire department, they were loaned to ing access, the Town Council approved the method of establishing an official fire fight- Holloway Chemical Engine. the Public Works Department. Amusingly, construction of a second firehouse on town- ing organization. As a result of the In 1883, all three fire companies were the horses were also a source of revenue – owned property at 1029 Central Avenue. Association’s efforts, the Westfield Hook incorporated into the “Westfield Fire De- their manure was sold! The first motor At a cost of $112,100, Fire Station II was and Ladder Company No. 1 held its first partment”. Three years later, the Township driven apparatus, a Webb pumper, was completed and opened on August 1, 1963. meeting on March 1, 1875 and so the seeds Committee accepted the lease of the purchased in 1911 for $8,500 and is thought Fire fighting techniques and apparatus of what we now know as the Westfield Fire department’s apparatus for $1 per year to have been the first motor driven appara- have come a long way since the days of Department were planted. Under an act of after agreeing to the stipulation that the tus in all of Union County. hand drawn pumpers and buckets. With Growing, Westfield changed its form of the advent of effective building and fire government from a township to a town in codes, the availability of fire suppression 1903. Shortly thereafter, the Fire Depart- systems, the widespread use of smoke de- ment was completely reorganized into 3 tectors and fire alarms, enhanced commu- THE WESTFIELD FOUNDATION companies (Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1, nication abilities, modifications in materi- Empire Engine Co. No. 2 and the Bucket als manufacturing standards, and the like, and Engine Co. No. 2) establishing the the face of fire fighting has changed. To- “Fire Department of the Town of Westfield” day, the Westfield Fire Department is and creating the first paid position of Chief equipped with modern apparatus to man- Engineer. On February 28, 1904, the Town age a multitude of scenarios. The current Council appointed Frederick Decker for a fleet of vehicles includes four engine com- salary of $100 per year. Chief Decker panies and this June, the Town is expecting served for 34 years! By 1925, when the delivery of a custom-built 100-foot aerial department celebrated its 50th anniver- ladder truck with multiple capabilities. And ...for good...for ever...for Westfield. sary, it was staffed by volunteers and a paid the water supply is plentiful. In addition to sector that included the Chief, 2 Captains holding tanks on the engines, there are and 6 firefighters who worked an 84 hour currently over 720 fire hydrants in Town Improving and enhancing work week. owned by the New Jersey American Water Formally opened in May of 1911, the Company (NJAW). The Town pays NJAW the quality of life in Westfield. present fire headquarters at 405 North over $500,000 dollars per year to annually Avenue West was designed by Charles H. inspect, keep properly pressurized, and Past recipients include: Darsh in the “Moorish” style and built on maintain the hydrants. IMAGINE, Inc. land purchased in 1887 for $450. Costing Did you know that only 25 percent of a grand total of $23,000 to complete, the New Jersey communities employ a career Westfield Food Pantry new building originally contained seven fire department and, according to FEMA, Sage Eldercare horse stalls, a stable area, and space for only 3½ percent of the communities in the Children's Specialized Hospital apparatus. Though the building has been entire nation have a mostly career (career necessarily modified over the years, its + volunteer) fire department? The present 117th Calvary Assoc. basic architectural lines have been pre- day Westfield Fire Department is com- served and in 1980, the Westfield Fire posed of the career Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Since our inception in 1975, the Westfield Foundation has Headquarters 1 was officially listed on the Chief, 4 Battalion Chiefs, and 4 Lieuten- granted more than $4 million to local charities and organizations. N.J. and National Registers of Historic ants, 20 career fire fighters, and 10 volun- Places. teer fire fighters. All are extensively trained Jumping forward to 1953, the Town and certified at the firefighter 2 level in Please consider making a tax deductible donation by Council abolished the 3 separate compa- accordance with the state fire code. Fur- contacting Ms. Betsy Chance, Executive Director, nies and officially reorganized the depart- ther, 25 members of the department are at: 908-233-9787 or by email: [email protected]. ment as a “combination department” with certified emergency medical technicians Further information about the Foundation can be found on a paid division and a volunteer company. and all the officers are certified State fire www.thewestfieldfoundation.com. Today, all firefighters are considered pro- inspectors. fessionals in that they receive extensive Steeped in the great tradition of Westfield specialized training to perform their du- fire fighting, Westfield is fortunate to have Your donation gives back directly to our community. ties. Those who are paid are referred to as a present day career (paid) fire department “career” fire fighters while those who are at its service 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Page 10 This Is Westfield Our 41st Annual Edition 2013 Westfield Community Band
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A few weeks ago, the Science Depart- There also is no better gift than to receive ment in Westfield High School (WHS) re- positive feedback from a former student ceived a letter from a 2006 graduate who and to know that you as a teacher have made graduated at the top of his engineering class a difference in that person’s life. at the Rochester Institute of It is gratifying to know that Technology and is pursuing a not only do our students score Ph.D. in Electrical Engineer- among the highest in Advanced ing at University of California Placement tests, the SAT, and Berkeley following research scores of State standardized internships at companies like tests, they also receive the tools IBM and Intel. to succeed in life after high In his letter he writes, “This school and in future career would not have been possible paths. without the support and guid- Recognizing the growth of a ance by the WHS science de- global society, our 2006 gradu- partment.” After he references ate would be glad to know that several memorable lessons and Margaret Dolan we are focusing on developing teachers at Westfield High increased opportunities in sci- The Education Fund of Westfield is proud to be able to provide School, he ends by saying, “Once again I ence, technology, engineering and math resources to our schools for creative and innovative projects that thank everyone that was/is in the program (STEM) fields. Westfield High School is in and sincerely hope you continue to not only its second year as one of 14 New Jersey promote excellence in teaching and learning. produce students that can take an AP test, school districts to participate in a three-year but succeed in their lives as well.” STEM education project at the College of We regularly provide grants to teachers and administrators to This sentiment could not be any closer to New Jersey. The grant is supporting a team the true purpose of education and our mis- of expert STEM educators, who work with support advancements in teaching technology, reading, language sion in Westfield, which is to prepare “...all teachers and administrators, providing free programs, science, the arts and many other areas enhancing the students to reach their highest potential and access to integrative STEM curriculum, as education of Westfield's children. to become productive, well-balanced and well as in-depth and on-going professional responsible citizens in a global society...” development. Over the past twenty years, with the generous support of the community, the Ed Fund has awarded over $350,000 in grants. For more information, please email us or visit our website.
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Dear Westfield PAL Supporters,
The Westfield PAL would like to thank the residents, businesses and merchants for their continued support over the past 50 years and for their generosity of giving to the PAL. It is through your contributions that we have successfully offered the following programs for past and present youth of Westfield:
– Mentoring/Tutoring Program for Middle School/High School in partnership with Westfield High School Teachers and Honor Society Students from September to June. – Participants in the National Mentoring Day. – Girls Basketball Clinics and Sponsorship of Fall Basketball for grades 9 to 12. – Girls Volleyball for 6th to 8th grades. – Providing access to sporting events such as Yankees games. – Sponsorship of Golden Glove Boxing Program. – Flag Rugby Program for kids K to 9th grade – June through July. – Three Flag Football divisions, ages 6-8, ages 9-11 and ages 12-14, from September until mid-November. – Westfield Rowing Crew – training June-August and beginners to novice training September-November, for kids 8th-12th grades. Racing season from March-May in the tri-state area. – Wrestling Program for kids K-8th grade, from November through February. – Tackle Football Program for kids 3rd through 8th grade; in-town league for beginners grades 3 through 5; experienced kids 5th through 8th grades compete with neighboring towns. – Contributor to * the Gary Kehler Football Field Project * the Westfield High School Weight Room Project * Scholarships to the Youth of Westfield * the Recreation Capital Improvement Project * Children’s Specialized Hospital –Wheelchair Program
We also thank the many parents, teachers, students, PAL alumni and friends who have served in the capacity of coach, trainer or mentor; without you our programs would not exist.
Our programs stress teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership and camaraderie. We are very proud to be in a partnership with the residents, businesses and merchants to provide these opportunities to the youth of Westfield.
Westfield PAL Board of Directors: Allen Chin, Owen Brand, John Dugan, Thomas Roche, John Yingling, Thomas Cusimano, Donald Cassett, Jr., Paul Harbaugh, Vince DiFilippo, Maryann Dowling, Ann Bergin, Brett Glenn, George Handza, Archibald Knisely, Thomas Miller, Ronald Allen. 2013 This Is Westfield Our 41st Annual Edition Page 23
CLIO by Dave Samsky United Fund Is All About Top of WWI Monument Broad St. and North Ave. Neighbors Helping Neighbors WESTFIED — The recent movement support each other in times of crisis, like towards homegrown support is hardly a shoveling snow or sharing a generator,” new one at the Westfield United Fund, says Ms. Gelinne. “The United Fund com- where “neighbors helping neighbors” has mits that support on an ongoing basis by been more than a buzzword for over 75 funding the many agencies that provide years. The Fund’s singular mission of sup- essential services day in and day out.” porting local charities has been a vital The fund’s “hyper local” focus allows it force in keeping Westfield a vibrant, di- to be extremely responsive to both ongo- verse community through decades of de- ing and unforeseen situations. The Hurri- mographic and economic shifts. cane Sandy Relief Fund, formed at Mayor The Westfield United Fund supports 20 agen- From her office in the former Westfield Andrew Skibitsky’s request, quickly raised cies that serve our neediest populations, nearly $20,000 to aid residents whose from the ARC of Union County to the Westfield homes were severely damaged in the storm. Area ‘Y.’ So far, six recipients have received grants to pay for emergency needs, like tree re- town’s civic and religious organizations. moval or temporary housing, not covered Where they see an unmet need, the Fund’s by their insurance. trustees are able to devise new ways to But the Fund’s biggest challenge, notes address them, as they did recently with the Ms. Gelinne, is spreading the word to po- creation of its After School Tutoring pro- tential donors in a town where the need is gram. Now in its third year, the program not always as apparent as a natural disaster. operates in each of Westfield’s six elemen- “Cutbacks in government services have tary schools, providing homework help to affected many vital programs, leaving about 100 at-risk children, and is viewed groups like Mobile Meals to pick up the as an invaluable service by the principals, Deirdre Gelinne, new executive director of slack,” says Ms. Gelinne. The Fund re- students and their parents. the Westfield United Fund. cently admitted Homefirst as its newest With the lingering effects of the reces- member agency after their United Way sion and the shift in focus of groups like the train station, Executive Director Deirdre funding was terminated. The non-profit United Way to more national issues, several Gelinne has a unique perspective on the operates six homes in Westfield and pro- member agencies have seen their funding needs served by its 20 member agencies, vides temporary assistance for another nine drastically reduced or eliminated, making ranging from the ARC of Union County to local families. the Westfield United Fund’s role in the com- the Westfield Area Y. WUF’s Fund Distribution Committee is a munity more essential than ever. Says Ms. A former banker with extensive volun- community “sounding board,” reviewing Gelinne with a smile, “We’ve been all about teer experience at the school and munici- proposals by each of its member agencies to staying local since long before it was trendy!” pal level, she knows firsthand the collec- ensure that together they are serving key The Westfield United Fund is located at tive power of residents working in tandem segments: seniors, children, low-income fami- 301 North Avenue, West. For additional with institutions. lies and the physically and developmentally information or to contribute, contact (908) “This year especially, we have seen how disabled. The 13-member board comprises 233-2113 or Westfield is blessed to have neighbors who volunteers from a broad spectrum of the www.westfieldunitedfund.org.
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Bethel Baptist Church Rev. John M. McCrone, Pastor 539 Trinity Place, Westfield Rabbinic Center (908) 233-4250 128 East Dudley Avenue, Westfield Kevin Clark, Pastor (908) 233-0419; [email protected] rcrconline.org Community Presbyterian Church Rabbi Irwin H. Fishbein 1459 Deer Path, Mountainside (908) 232-9490; Redeemer Lutheran Church [email protected] 229 Cowperthwaite Place, Westfield cpcmountainside.com (908) 232-1517 Rev. Christopher Belden, Pastor [email protected] redeemerwestfield.com Echo Lake Church of Christ Rev. Paul Kritsch, Pastor Photo by Susan M. Dougherty 419 Springfield Avenue, Westfield BLESSED EVENT…The living nativity scene at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield. (908) 233-4946; St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church [email protected] 1600 Rahway Avenue, Westfield echolakechurch.org (908) 232-1214 Brian Nicklaus, Minister [email protected] www.sainthelen.org First Baptist Church of Westfield Rev. Michael Saporito, Pastor 170 Elm Street, Westfield (908) 233-2278; St. Luke’s A.M.E. Zion Church [email protected] 500 Downer Street, Westfield fbcwestfield.org (908) 233-2547; [email protected] Rev. Mayra Castaneda, Senior Pastor Rev. Robert H. Taylor, Sr., Pastor
First Congregational Church St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 125 Elmer Street, Westfield 414 East Broad Street, Westfield (908) 233-2494; [email protected] (908) 232-8506 fccofwestfield.org [email protected] Rev. Dr. Mark Boyea, Senior Minister stpaulswestfield.org Rev. Andrew C. Hamersley, Rector First United Methodist Church 1 East Broad Street, Westfield Temple Emanu-El (908) 233-4211; 756 East Broad Street, Westfield Photo Courtesy of Alex Kapadia [email protected] (908) 232-6770; [email protected] CULTURAL CELEBRATION…The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church presents its annual fumcwestfield.org tewnj.org Greek Festival. Rev. David Mertz, Senior Pastor Rabbi Douglas Sagal Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church The Presbyterian Church in Westfield 1100 Boulevard, Westfield 140 Mountain Avenue, Westfield (908) 232-4403 (908) 233-0301; [email protected] [email protected] westfieldpc.org westfieldnj.com/gopc Rev. Raymond Roberts, Senior Pastor Find Stanford Sutton, Jr., Pastor Union County Torah Center Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 509 Central Avenue, Westfield Acceptance, 250 Gallows Hill Road, Westfield P.O. Box 2245, (908) 789-5252 (908) 233-8533; [email protected]; torahcenter.org [email protected] Rabbi Levi Block Encouragement holytrinitywestfield.org Rev. Peter Delvizis, Presiding Priest Fanwood
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Fanwood Presbyterian Church and 315 First Street, Westfield 74 Martine Avenue S., Fanwood (908) 232-8137; htrcc.org (908) 889-8891; [email protected] Rev. Msgr. Joseph P. Masiello, Pastor fanwoodpresbyterianchurch.org Inspiration. Rev. David Jahnke, Pastor Mountainside Chapel 1180 Spruce Drive, Mountainside Temple Sholom (908) 232-3456 Martine and LaGrande Aves., Fanwood [email protected] (908) 889-4900; [email protected] mountainsidechapel.org sholomnj.org Dr. Gregory Hagg, Senior Minister Rabbi Joel Abraham “Looking for a church where you will be accepted for who you are and where you are on your faith journey? First Congregational Church of Westfield may be just what you are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Terrill Road Bible Chapel looking for. But don’t take my word for it. Come see for yourself.” 1168 Springfield Avenue, Mountainside 535 Terrill Road, Fanwood — Rev. Dr. Mark Boyea (908) 233-8111; [email protected] (908) 322-4055; trbc.us njdistrict.org Woodside Chapel >ajkl;gf_j]_YlagfYd;`mj[`g^O]klÚ]d\ Oasis-Church-NJ.com 5 Morse Avenue, Fanwood %LMER 3TREET s 7ESTlELD .* s s WWWFCCOFWESTlELDORG 1180 Spruce Drive, Mountainside (908) 889-2375, woodsidechapel.org [email protected] 7ORSHIP 3ERVICE AND #HURCH 3CHOOL 3UNDAY AM www.Oasis-Church-NJ.com Scotch Plains #HURCH 3CHOOL IS OFFERED DURING WORSHIP FOR CHILDREN AGES THROUGH David Butler, Lead Pastor SENIOR HIGH #HILD CARE IS AVAILABLE FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS All Saints’ Episcopal Church First Congregational Church of Westfield welcomes people of every race, age, gender, marital Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church 559 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains circumstance, sexual orientation, physical or psychological ability and theological tradition. 300 Central Avenue, Mountainside (908) 322-8047; allsaints- (908) 232-1162 [email protected] Visitors welcome every Sunday at 10 am. [email protected] allsaints-spnj.org ollmountainside.org (continued) 2013 This Is Westfield Our 41st Annual Edition Page 25 Houses of Worship (continued) CELEBRATING OVER YEARS Church Jesus Christ of Latter Day St. Calvary Lutheran Church 50 1781 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains 108 Eastman Street, Cranford (908) 889-5556 (908) 276-2418 Congregation Beth Israel Cranford Alliance Church 18 Shalom Way, Scotch Plains 7 Cherry Street, Cranford (908) 889-1830; [email protected] (908) 276-1617 cbinj.org; Rabbi George Nudell Cranford United Methodist Church Emanuel Baptist Church 201 Lincoln Avenue, East, Cranford 1130 Lincoln Avenue, Scotch Plains (908) 276-0936 (908) 233-2322 First Baptist Church of Cranford Evangel Church 100 High Street; (908) 276-2760 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains (908) 322-9300; evangelchurch.com First Presbyterian Church [email protected] 11 Springfield Avenue, Cranford Rev. Chris Morante, Senior Interim Pastor (908) 276-8440 First United Methodist Church Grace & Peace Fellowship Church 1171 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains 950 Raritan Road, Cranford Seated: Peter J. Chemidlin, President; Fred J. Chemidlin, Jr., CEO; Joseph P. Chemidlin, VP (908) 322-9222; [email protected] (908) 276-8740 Middle Row: Emmy Salerno; Diana Cilluffo; Steve Goldberg; Darraugh A. Valli, VP; Matthew P. Chemidlin fumcscotchplains.org Top Row: Edna Trujillo; Patricia Renner Rev. Carletta Aston, Pastor Jehovah’s Witnesses Since 1960, we have specialized in personalized investment planning for 77 Chestnut Street, Cranford families and business. Dedication to our clients is our first priority. We can Immaculate Heart of Mary R.C. Church (908) 276-3753 help you achieve your financial goals. 1571 Martine Avenue S., Scotch Plains (908) 889-2100; [email protected] Saint Mark AME Church At Family Investors Company, we advocate a common sense approach to ihmparish.net 34 High Street, Cranford money management. We listen, we advise, we perform, but most of all, we Rev. William Halbing, Pastor (908) 276-3449 care. Stop by our office today or call for information. Jewish Community Center of Central NJ St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church 1391 Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains 40 Alden Street, Cranford Family CALL TODAY FOR A COPY OF (908) 889-8800; [email protected] (908) 276-0360 Investors OUR FREE NEWSLETTER jccnj.org Company “FAMILY MATTERS” Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim 265 South Avenue Metropolitan Baptist Church 338 Walnut Avenue, Cranford Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 908-322-1800 Jerusalem Road, Scotch Plains (908) 276-9231 Visit us on the Web at www.familyinvestors.com Member FINRA & SIPC (908) 233-2855 Rev. Clement Griffin, Pastor Trinity Episcopal Church North/Forest Avenue, Cranford Mt. Sinai Alpha Omega Church of Christ (908) 276-4047 2678 Plainfield Avenue, Scotch Plains Jacqueline Conover (908) 233-3010 St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church Sales Associate 325 Second Avenue, Garwood Service • Experience • Excellence Scotch Plains Baptist Church (908) 789-0280 Cell: 908-337-8698 333 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains (908) 322-5487; spbc1747.org St. Paul’s United Church of Christ [email protected] [email protected] 213 Center Street, Garwood Rev. Charles Hutchison, Pastor (908) 789-1285
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educational www.westfieldartassociation.org organization Westfield Art Association 2013 This Is Westfield Our 41st Annual Edition Page 27 Organizations of Westfield Reflect Community Spirit By Suzette F. Stalker community service also includes, among The rich community life of Westfield is others, Mobile Meals of Westfield, which Rotary Pancake Day vibrantly reflected in the array of clubs, delivers meals to those unable to shop or civic organizations and agencies that serve prepare meals for themselves; the Westfield residents of the town and surrounding mu- Lions Club, which is devoted to humani- nicipalities. Many have been in existence tarian causes; the Westfield Community for generations, while others have emerged Center and Westfield Neighborhood Coun- just within the last several years. Although cil, both of which provide educational and each group or agency may have its own recreational programs for all ages; the unique focus, they all share a common Woman’s Club of Westfield, known for purpose: To help make Westfield the best scholarships and donations to the commu- community it can be for townspeople, their nity, and the Westfield Area “Y”’s Men’s neighbors and visitors. Club, which raises funds for charitable Westfield is a town that takes pride in its grants, primarily through its annual Christ- history, which dates to the pre-Revolution- mas Tree sale. ary War era and is visible in its architec- The community spirit of Westfield is ture, its landmarks and the organizations reflected in many other organizations as that seek to preserve and promote it. well, among them the Westfield Founda- The Westfield Historical Society, estab- tion, United Fund of Westfield, the Jaycees lished in 1968, keeps the town’s heritage of Westfield, the College Men’s Club of alive through its archives and various pro- Westfield, the College Woman’s Club of grams. Its headquarters is the Reeve His- Westfield, P.E.O., Friends of the Westfield tory and Cultural Resource Center, a Vic- Memorial Library, American Legion, Boy Miller-Cory House Museum torian home located at 314 Mountain Av- Scouts and Girl Scouts. enue in Westfield that the organization Several organizations enthusiastically restored. Members of the public are in- make it their mission to keep Westfield vited to attend the historical society’s First looking her very best all year long, includ- Wednesday Luncheon events at the Echo ing the Garden Club of Westfield, the Rake Lake Country Club and other speaker pro- and Hoe Garden Club and the Friends of Mindowaskin Park. Their activities include beautification projects, horticultural pro- grams and preservation of Westfield’s Mindowaskin Park, which has attracted visitors for nearly a century. Organizations celebrating the arts also are well represented in Westfield. Within this category, to name just a few, are the Westfield Symphony Orchestra, Musical Club of Westfield, Chansonettes, Choral Art Society of New Jersey, Continuo Arts Foundation, Oratorio Singers of Westfield, which offers skill-building and competi- troubled individuals and families to heal Westfield Community Players and the tion, and the Westfield Stamp Club, which and continue on healthy and productive Westfield Community Band. There also holds an annual show at the municipal lifetime journeys. These include CON- are diverse educational opportunities building. TACT We Care; the Family Support Orga- through the Westfield Adult School. Hob- Finally, there are the Westfield-based nization; Youth and Family Counseling byists are not forgotten either, with organi- organizations dedicated to assisting people Service and the recently established Imag- zations such as the Westfield Chess Club, in crisis, as well as helping grieving and ine, A Center for Coping With Loss.
Westfield Philatelist Frank D. Isoldi Once Again Achieves No. 1 Agent Status grams held during the year at the Westfield At Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Westfield East Office Municipal Building. WESTFIELD – Frank D. Isoldi, bro- “There is no question that Frank is one A lifelong resident and second-gen- The Historical Society also owns the ker sales associate with Coldwell of the best, and an asset to his clients.” eration native of Westfield, he is in- 1740 Miller-Cory House Museum, located Banker Residential Brokerage Adding to his tremendous accomplish- volved with several community and at 614 Mountain Avenue in Westfield, Westfield East, has once again ments in 2012, Mr. Isoldi also was hon- industry organizations including the where volunteers lead programs and dem- achieved the position of the office’s ored with the New Jersey Association United Fund of Westfield Board of onstrations on colonial life, as well as tours No. 1 real estate agent based on his of Realtors (NJAR) Circle of Excel- Trustees, Imagine, and the Susan G. of the house for school groups, scouts and sales performance in 2012. Mr. Isoldi lence Award at the Platinum Level for Komen Foundation. others. has attained this high-ranking status 2012, the tenth consecutive year he has For more information about buying Rounding out the local history organiza- every year since 2006. earned this highest level of achieve- or selling a home in Union County and tions in Westfield are the Genealogical Based on his extraordinary service ment recognized by NJAR. Another of its surroundings, contact Frank D. Society of the West Fields, which holds and success in 2012, Mr. Isoldi was Mr. Isoldi’s banner accomplishments in Isoldi with the Westfield East office monthly meetings at the Westfield Memo- awarded the Coldwell 2012 was being placed No. of Coldwell Banker Residential Bro- rial Library; the Daughters of the Ameri- Banker International 143 on the Wall Street Jour- kerage at (908) 233-5555 or directly can Revolution and the Sons of the Ameri- President’s Premier Award nal/Real Trends Top 1000 on his cell at (908) 301-2038. can Revolution, both of which also partici- for the thirteenth consecu- list of real estate sales pro- Coldwell Banker Residential Bro- pate in programs honoring Westfield’s past. tive year, placing him fessionals by transaction vol- kerage in New Jersey and Rockland Additionally, Westfield has many orga- among the top 1 percent of ume. County, N.Y., a leading residential real nizations that focus on community service, approximately 83,000 As a standing member of estate brokerage company, operates volunteerism, philanthropy and education. Coldwell Banker sales as- the Coldwell Banker Resi- 58 offices with more than 3,000 sales The Rotary Club of Westfield is one such sociates worldwide. Mr. dential Brokerage in New associates serving all communities entity, perhaps best known for its annual Isoldi also is in the top 1 Jersey and Rockland County, from Rockland County, N.Y. to Pancake Breakfast scholarship fundraiser percent of approximately N.Y. President’s Council, the Monmouth County, N.J. Coldwell and participation in such projects as Ped- 3,000 Coldwell Banker company’s highest honor Banker Residential Brokerage in New als for Progress, a used-bicycle collection Residential Brokerage recognizing the most accom- Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. is program to provide people in developing agents in New Jersey and Frank D. Isoldi plished sales professionals, part of NRT LLC, the nation’s largest countries with a means of transportation. Rockland County, N.Y., Mr. Isoldi demonstrates a residential real estate brokerage com- The Optimist Club of Westfield is another ranking No. 3 in sales volume and No. tireless commitment to making every pany. Visit such organization, with projects geared 7 in units sold for 2012. home buying and selling experience ex- www.coldwellbankermoves.com for toward youth and the community. Still “These honors represent the best of traordinary. While Mr. Isoldi offers his more information. another is the Westfield Service League, the best at our company,” said Hal expertise at all price points, as a Paid Bulletin Board which operates thrift and consignment Maxwell, president of Coldwell Coldwell Banker Previews Property goleader.com/express shops that support charitable endeavors. Banker Residential Brokerage in New Specialist he also is educated in the The legion of organizations dedicated to Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. marketing of luxury homes. Page 28 This Is Westfield Our 41st Annual Edition 2013 2013 This Is Westfield Our 41st Annual Edition Page 29
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Page 30 This Is Westfield Our 41st Annual Edition 2013 Parks And Recreation Tamaques Hangover Run by Greg Ryan BY PAUL J. PEYTON Westfield and its surrounding towns share featuring a lighted soccer and all-purpose a wide array of parks and recreational field; Sycamore Field, a soccer and all- opportunities for the whole family. purpose field located behind the Central Westfield is home to five parks and nine Avenue firehouse, and Windsor Park, which recreational facilities. has basketball courts and a play area. Mindowaskin Park is the centerpiece, A hidden gem in town is Brightwood located in the downtown and nestled with Park, located off Prospect Street. The 44- the Presbyterian Church. Its 12.6 acres are acre nature preserve features woodlands, highlighted by a pond and stream, gardens, hundreds of species of flora, a pond with flowering trees and gazebo. Mindowaskin dam and picnic areas. Nature groups have is a favorite for weddings and for photog- been working to restore the town’s only raphers due to its beauty through all sea- true passive park to its once natural glory. sons. The park is the home for Thursday Union County Parks night concerts in late June and July by the In addition to Westfield’s parks, Union fishing enthusiasts. The state routinely ing Scotch Plains operates its own munici- Westfield Community Band, a 65-piece County’s public park system has 36 parks stocks Echo Lake, along with a number of pal course, Scotch Hills on Jerusalem Road, ensemble of musicians dating back to 1912. and recreational facilities on more than other lakes, rivers and ponds in the county. a nine-hole course. Miniature golf also is Residents love to jog or walk at Tamaques 6,140 acres of parkland. The highlight of Echo Lake is also the venue for the Union offered at Scotch Hills and a clubhouse is Park. The 106-acre park is located off the parks system is the 2,142-acre Watchung County Summer Arts Series concerts, now available for local organizations. Lamberts Mill Road and features basket- Reservation, featuring everything from split with Oak Ridge Park in Clark, and has For the golf lover, Union County has ball, tennis and handball courts, shuffle- picnic areas and hiking trails to horseback one of the most popular sledding hills in many quality public and private golf board, fields, play areas, a pond and jog- riding at the Watchung Stable. The reser- the county. courses. The most famous course is ging oval. vation is home to the Loop Playground, Nomahegan Park in Cranford is a favor- Baltusrol Golf Club, a private course on Located on Scotch Plains Avenue, Me- Lake Surprise, Trailside Nature and Sci- ite locale for arts and crafts events. The Shunpike Road in Springfield. Baltusrol morial Pool Park is home to the town’s ence Center and the Deserted Village. park offers a two-mile combination jog- has been the venue for many U.S. Opens pool as well as softball fields, basketball One of the most popular county parks in ging and walking trail, fishing in its pond, and was home to the PGA Championship courts, soccer fields, handball courts, ten- the area is Echo Lake Park. Straddling the plus baseball diamonds. The park is across in 2005. Other private courses include nis courts and play area. The pool includes Mountainside/Westfield border, the park the street from Union County College. The Shackamaxon in Scotch Plains, Canoe a diving pool, lap and kiddie pools, as well has bike and walking trails. Connecting lake is undergoing renovation and the park Brook in Summit and don’t forget the as a 50-meter pool and water slides. trails make it possible to walk and bike is expected to be fully reopened to the Plainfield Country Club. The Edison club Private area swimming facilities are from the western edge of the park, up to the public by summer. Lenape Park is another hosted the Barclays in 2011. The Roselle Manor Park Swim Club and Nomahegan southern edge of the reservation. From the favorite for nature lovers. It is home to the Golf Club and Suburban Golf Club in Swim Club, both in Westfield, plus High- eastern side of Echo Lake, one can bike all Friends of Lenape Park, a group that spon- Union Township are other fine venues. land Swim Club in Scotch Plains. the way through Lenape Park and then sors bird-watching events throughout the Hyatt Hills on Raritan Road in Clark is Other Westfield-based parks include the connect to the East Coast Greenway, which year. Other county parks include Unami open to the public with a nine-hole course, 9.5-acre Clark Park Field on Clark Street, heads east through Black Brook Park and Park, on the Cranford/Westfield border, an extensive driving range and miniature featuring trees, gardens and a jogging path; south along the Rahway River Parkway and the Ashbrook Reservation in Clark, golf. Union County operated public courses Elm Street Field, a soccer and all-purpose through Cranford and Rahway, into neigh- Scotch Plains and Edison. include Ash Brook in Scotch Plains, an 18- field with tennis courts; Gumbert Field on boring Middlesex County. Area Golf Courses hole course, and the 271-acre Galloping South Chestnut Street, home to the Echo Lake is home to one of two pedal Westfield is home to the Echo Lake Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth — a 27- Westfield Baseball Association’s Little boat concessions in the county park sys- Country Club on Springfield Avenue, an hole course that has been expanded to League games; Houlihan/Sid Fay Fields tem, where one can wile away an afternoon 18-hole course that hosted the 2002 USGA include a learning center and will soon on Rahway Avenue at Lamberts Mill Road, on the lake, which is also a favorite of “Junior Girls Championship.” Neighbor- feature a banquet facility/clubhouse.
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By DAVID B. CORBIN Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Checking out the results of the Union County Conference races held on October 16, Summit’s Leland Jones could have been expected to be the best bet to win the individual title at the Union County Championships held on the 3.19- mile course at Warinanco Park in Roselle on October 24, 2012. In the conference meet, Jones easily won the Mountain Division with a time of 16:31, which was 14 seconds better than Westfield Blue Devil junior Matt Luppino, who won the Watchung Division at 16:45. But Luppino turned on the burners and led from start to David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader finish to easily win the county individual title STATE SINGLES CHAMP…Senior Lexi with a personal-record time of 16:06, ahead of Borr won the NJSIAA state singles girls Jones, who crossed second in 16:14. tennis title. Blue Devils Capture 8th David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Straight UCT Tennis Title SEALING THE DEAL FOR VICTORY…Blue Devil running back Shakiyl Glasco, No. 7, points in victory as he heads for the end zone late in the fourth quarter. Westfield defeated Bridgewater-Raritan, 37-21, at Kehler Stadium. Blue Devil Gridders ‘Blitz’ Bridgewater Panthers, 37-21
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Paid for by Dave Haas for Westfield Mayor Page 44 This Is Westfield Our 41st Annual Edition 2013 Caroline Baldwin Wins 50-Free Blue Devil Boys, Girls Seize 100-Backstroke at Swim MOC Public A State Swim Crowns Blue Devil junior Caroline Baldwin, who event since 1979. entered the Meet of Champions held at Baldwin touched first in the 50-freestyle in Devil Cagers Finish 15-10 Gloucester County Institute of Technology in 23.28. Baldwin then won the 100-backstroke Sewell on March 4, 2013 as the top seed in the with a time of 55.49. 50-yard freestyle and the 100-yard backstroke, Baldwin, Sarah Cronin, Gwyn Devin and lived up to expectations and took top honors in Ellie Reinhardt finished second in the 400- both events. Baldwin’s achievements made her freestyle relay. Baldwin, Devin, Reinhardt and the first Blue Devil girl to win an individual Cronin also finished second in the 200-freestyle
David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader MAJOR POINT GETTER…Blue Devil IN HOT PURSUIT…Raider junior Katie Tyler Lessner has been contributing a lot of Harper, No. 12, chases Blue Devil sophomore team points throughout this season. Lil Scott, No. 20, down court. After a 49-49 deadlock in regulation, the Blue Devils pulled No. 1 Blue Devils Sink out a 54-50 victory on February 1. No. 2 IHA Swim Girls WF Icemen Top Summit By DAVID B. CORBIN For Union County Cup Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Sarah Cronin, Ellie Reinhardt and Caroline Baldwin were three quarters of the foursome that touched first in the final event, 400-freestyle relay, on January 31, 2012 to earn the No 2 Westfield High School girls swim team its first victory ever over then No. 1 ranked Immacu- late Heart Academy (IHA) with an 87-83 score. This time, the rankings were reversed, the David B. Corbin (Westfield/IHA meet photo) for The Westfield Leader tension was still high and the drama played out A RECORD BREAKER…Blue Devil Caroline Baldwin broke her own meet record of but mostly midway through the meet until the 56.36 (2012) in the 100-backstroke by touching first in 56.26 at the Union County 9-0 Lady Blue Devils caught fire after the 500- Tournament (2013). freestyle and glided to a 95-75 victory over IHA at Wallace Pool in Westfield on January No. 3 Blue Devil Boys Jolt 22, 2013. Cronin, Reinhardt and Baldwin were Courtesy of Dave Rubel (njsportsmedia) Probitas Verus Honos also part of the winning 400-free relay, along CELEBRATING…The Blue Devil icemen No. 4 St. Joe Swim Boys with Julia Diamontopolous, that ensured the celebrate after scoring their fourth goal victory. against Manalapan in the playoff game. I’m here for YOU! Your Westfield Area Specialist. PINEDA CONSERVATORY
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By DAVID B. CORBIN Arnold (195-lbs), Nick Velez (138-lbs) and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Nick Kalimtzis (106-lbs) stood at the top of the Seven Westfield High School wrestlers en- podium. tered the finals of the District 11 Tournament in The Raiders claimed one champion with Westfield on February 23 and four emerged heavyweight Anthony Tufaro, ranked third in with individual titles to earn the Blue Devils the the state, while the Cougars claimed three with team title with 189.5 points, well ahead of senior Jeff Weiss (220-lbs), sophomore Gavin second-placed Scotch Plain-Fanwood at 154.5 Murray (132-lbs) and freshman Niko Capello and the Cranford Cougars, who placed third (145-lbs). The Brearley Bears placed fourth with a 151 total. Blue Devil Head Coach Glen with 116 points and claimed three champions Kurz was named Coach of the Year. in John Balboni (160-lbs), Joey Balboni (170- Blue Devils Colin Barber (152-lbs), Nick lbs) and Jeff Velez (182-lbs)
David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader ON THE DEFENSIVE…Blue Devil Scott Toresco, No. 42, defends against Pioneer Mike Wildrotter in the Union County Tournament game in Rahway on February 10. Westfield won, 51-34. Blue Devil Cagers Neutralize Sayreville Bomber Boys, 60-48 By DAVID B. CORBIN a break against all these six-footers,” Blue Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Devil senior center Scott Toresco said. Stiff competition in Union County, which “Definitely! The game was a little slower has four teams ranked in the top 12 in the state, pace. We had to push our own tempo and make has made the Westfield High School basketball them play our game. We have been playing boys a very formidable team when they face an higher-paced teams, and finally we have to set out-of-county team. The 15-9 Blue Devils got our own pace this game,” sophomore point their opportunity to prove it when they cruised guard Danny Mitchell said. to a comfortable 60-48 victory over 16-10 Working at their pace, the Blue Devils were Sayreville in Westfield on February 21, 2013. successful setting up their plays, especially in David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader “It’s a completely different game playing the first and third quarters. The Blue Devils DELIVERING A CROSS-FACE…Blue Devil Colin Barber, top, hits Bergen Catholic’s against Roselle Catholic, Elizabeth, Linden outscored the Bombers, 20-11, in the first quar- Joe Grello with a cross-face in his 152-lb wrestleback bout. Barber won, 2-0, in an ultimate and playing against all those big guys then I get ter and 15 of those points came via seven assists. tiebreaker and finished seventh at the 2013 NJSIAA state tournament in Atlantic City. NICHOLAS A. GIUDITTA, III Let Grace Take You to ATTORNEY AT LAW Your New P lace “Your Westfield Area Expert”
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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader NOT QUITE IN TIME…Westfield Blue second baseman Miles Brancatella, left, gets the throw from the catcher a little too late as Springfield’s Raphael Isidio steals second at Gumbert 2 Field. WF Blue 12s Edge Springfield Choral Ensembles for Children, Youth, Adults, & Seniors! For N. Prov. League Crown, 7-6
By DAVID B. CORBIN Westfield held a 6-4 lead. However, Springfield Specially Written for The Westfield Leader tied the game in the fifth, but Westfield regained Zany plays, followed by the thunder and the lead, 7-6, and held on to claim the title. darkness from impending severe weather halted The saving play of the game came in the top the New Providence Green League upper of the sixth. With Minuteman Anthony Serido bracket championship game between the on second and no one out, Westfield second Westfield Blue 12-year-old baseball team and baseman Hunter Hagen snagged a line drive to the Springfield Minutemen in the top of the definitely prevent a run. Relief pitcher Lee ¯&KULVWPDV7LPHLQWKH&LW\° Summer Musical Theater fifth inning at Gumbert 2 Field in Westfield on Papadopoulos managed to get the final two outs. Local Concert Series presented free as our Conservatory July 26. gift to the community! Call today to schedule your audition! The remainder of the game was played the Probitas Verus Honos next day, but at the time of the postponement, Westfield Blue 12s Edge Livingston Lancers, 5-4
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* Organization Name, Email, Website, Phone, Address, Town, State, Zipcode, 7611, 78 Winans Avenue, Cranford, NJ, 07016, Joanne Geschickter, The oldest Contact, Comments continuously producing amateur theatre in New Jersey; the org. produces two musicals; * Alliance Repertory Theatre Company, [email protected], www.alliancerep.org, one play and one show for children each season. (908) 486-0665, 231 Elizabeth Ave. C7, Linden, NJ, 07036, Michael Driscoll, Profes- * Celebration Singers, [email protected], www.celebration singers.org, sional theatre company presenting distinctive and thought provoking theatre. (908) 241-8200, P.O. Box 14, Cranford, NJ, 07016, Dennis Jenkins. * Amateur Astronomers, [email protected], www.asterism.org, (908) 276- * Center For Hope Hospice, [email protected], www.centerforhope.com, STAR, Sperry Observatory, Cranford, NJ, 07016, Monthly meetings held on the third 1900 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076, Frank Brady RN President, The Center Fri. of each month from Sept. to May; informal meetings are held on remaining Fridays provides skilled care in patients? homes as well as our facilities. Call (908) 889-7780 at Sperry Observatory. for more information or to request help. * Amateur Computer Group, [email protected], www.acgnj.org, (908) 3AC * Central Jersey Road Runners Club, [email protected], www.cjrrc.org, GNJ4, 1916 Bartle Ave., Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076, Mike Redlich, A computer user A-e P.O. Box 1863, Cranford, NJ, 07016, Tom Brand, A club to which you can belong club comprised of several special interest groups that have meetings throughout no matter how fast or slow you run. the month. The club produces/hosts Trenton Computer Fair annually in the spring. * Chansonettes, [email protected], (908) 789-5819, NJ, Jackie Costello, All * American Legion Post 3, [email protected], www.legion.org, (908) 232- women’s choral group who rehearse once a week in Westfield and perform four concerts 9689, 1003 North Ave. West, Westfield, NJ, 07090, Peter Hogaboom, The post has in December and May in area assisted living facilities. monthly meetings on the first Wed. of the month at 7:30 p.m. Support Our Troops * Children’s Dyslexia Learning Center Scotch Plains, [email protected], committee meets on the fourth Tues. to pack goods for troops serving in war zones of www.scotchplainslearningcenter.com, (908) 322-6241, 301 Forest Road, Scotch Plains, Iraq and Afghanistan. We have Sons of the American Legion and Auxiliary; BBQs and NJ, 07076, Marie J. Donnelly, The Center provides free instruction for children with visit veterans at Lyons Hospital. dyslexia; a learning disability that makes it difficult for children to read and write. * Arc of Union County, [email protected], www.arcunion.org, (973) 315-0000, 52 * Children’s Specialized Hospital, www.childrensspecialized.org, 1-(888) 244- Fadem Rd., Springfield, NJ, 07081, Frank Caragher, Provides support to individuals of 5373, 150 New Providence Road, Mountainside, NJ, 07092, Non-profit org. supporting all ages with developmental disabilities and their families. Offers camp and recreation Children?s Specialized Hospital. The foundation ensures every dollar donated helps a programs for local children and adults with disabilities. child with special needs. * Art Strings (NJSO), [email protected], www.njsymphony.org, (973) 624- * Choral Art Society of New Jersey, [email protected], 3713 ext. 234, 60 Park Pl. 9th Fl., Newark, NJ, 07102, Victoria McCabe, A volunteer www.thechoralartsocietyofnj.org, (908) 518-0152, P.O. Box 2036, Westfield, NJ, project of the NJ Symphony Orchestra. Each year unfinished violins are presented to 07091, Cynthia Brogan, Non-profit community chorus that studies and performs choral artists to decorate and are displayed at concert venues. Raffle tickets are sold and funds works. go to the youth programs of the symphony. Drawings are held in June. * College Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains, [email protected], * Autism Family Times With Brianna Inc, [email protected], www.collegeclubfsp.org, P.O. Box 32, Fanwood, NJ, 07023, Carolyn Dittus, Seeks to www.autismfamilytimes.org, (908) 889-8860, 40 Laurel Place, Fanwood, NJ, 07023, increase young women?s interest in attending college; develop a scholarship fund while Claudette Bardwil, Autism Family Times with Brianna Inc. is a non-profit organization running social and fund-raising activities. dedicated to serving children with autism and their families. * College Men’s Club of Westfield, [email protected], (908) 232-2500, P.O. Box * B’Nai B’Rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (50+), [email protected], 908- 841, Westfield, NJ, 07091, Randy Masel, Aids students with scholarship grants and 232-0062, NJ, Elaine Chinoy, B’nai B’rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (50+) is open provides full tuition scholarships to needy juniors for private SAT prep classes. Dues to married Jewish couples (50+). Prospective non-member couples are welcome to join paying members contribute $100/yr. us. * College Woman’s Club Of Westfield, [email protected], * Ballyhoo, [email protected], www.goleader.com, (908) 232-4407, PO Box www.cwclubwestfield.org, P.O. Box 2694, Westfield, NJ, 07091, Pat Colbert Presi- 250, Westfield, NJ, 07090, Dave Corbin, Region sports publishing dent, The College Woman’s Club of Westfield awards scholarships to young women * Best Friend Dog & Animal Adoption, [email protected], from Westfield to attend college based on academic achievement and need. www.bestfriend.petfinder.org, (908) 486-0230, P.O. Box 335, Cranford, NJ, 07016, * Community Access Unlimited, [email protected], www.caunj.org, (908) 354-3040, Lorraine Jakubowski, A not-for-profit; volunteer run org. providing a safe haven for 80 W. Grand St., Elizabeth, NJ, 07202, Sidney Blanchard, Provides support for people rescued stray and abandoned animals. Gives medical treatment; food and shelter until with special needs through services such as housing; life skills training; vocational adoption. Operates a thrift store at 1750 East Second St.; Scotch Plains; Tues-Sat. 10:30 assistance; money management; socialization and civic activities; as well as training in a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dog and cat food donations are in need and can be dropped off at the assertiveness; decision making and civil rights. shop. * CONTACT We Care, [email protected], www.contactwecare.org, * Boy Scouts Troop 77, [email protected], www.ppbsa.org, (973) 765-9322., St. (908) 301-1899, P.O. Box 2376, Westfield, NJ, 07090, Joanne Oppelt, A 24-hour crisis Paul?s Church; 414 E. Broad St., Westfield, NJ, 07090, Scoutmaster B. Mellen, Contact hotline with highly trained volunteers who provide confidential crisis intervention; the Patriots? Path Council at 222 Columbia Turnpike; Florham Park; N.J. 07932. reassurance; support and information to callers throughout New Jersey. * Boys and Girls Clubs of Union County, [email protected], www.bgcuc.org, * Contemporary Art Group, [email protected], (908) 687-2697, 934 Stuyvesant Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, Jennifer Cerqueira, Seeks to www.contemporaryartgroup.org, (908) 577-2407, P.O. Box 1164, Mountainside, NJ, inspire and enable young people to realize their potential. Operates facilities in Union; 07092, Dom Ioele or Linnea Rhodes, The Contemporary Art Group is a not-for-profit Roselle; Roselle Park; Plainfield; Summit and Elizabeth; serving 4;600 children a year. organization of artists who meet monthly at the Watchung Arts Center. We exhibit as a * BRIDGES, [email protected], www.bridgesoutreach.org, (908) 273-0176, group throughout the year at a variety of venues. Visit our website to learn more about 120 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ, 07901, Lois Bhatt; Dir., An outreach program for the our artists and upcoming events. homeless with group activities for all ages to make a difference in the lives of our * Court Advocates of Union County, [email protected], www.casaofunioncounty.org, homeless neighbors. (908) 285-0546, 1143-45 E. Jersey St., Elizabeth, NJ, 07201, Tom Grady. * B’Nai B’Rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (40+), [email protected], (908) * Crime Stoppers Of Union County, [email protected], www.uctip.org, (908) 654-8477, 232-0062, 1594 Shackamaxon Drive, Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076, Elaine Chinoy, Open C/O John H. Stamler Police Academy 1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076, to married Jewish couples (40+). The group meets once or twice a month at various Chairman Ron Posyton, Non-profit organization of concerned citizens working with restaurants and other places holding social and fundraising activities. law enforcement and media to prevent crime and assist in apprehension via cash rewards * Cares Foundation; Inc., [email protected], www.caresfoundation.org, for anonymous information. (908) 364-0272, 2414 Morris Avenue; Suite 110;, Union, NJ, 07083, Dina M. Matos, * Cub Scouts Pack 103 Scotch Plains/Fanwood, [email protected], A non-profit org. committed to improving the lives of individuals affected by congenital www.stbartspack103.com, (908) 490-0192, 2032 Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ, adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) by advocating for comprehensive; universal newborn 07076, Brian Christman, Cub Scouts Pack 103 is sponsored by Saint Bartholomew screening; supporting those affected; and actively searching for a cure. Church and is open to all boys in grades 1 through 5 in the Scotch Plains/Fanwood * Catholic Charities, [email protected], www.ccannj.org, (908) 497- 3900, 505 community. South Ave. East, Cranford, NJ, 07016, Clare Elton, Catholic Charities of the Archdio- * Downtown Westfield Corporation, [email protected], cese of Newark provides social services for Bergen; Essex; Hudson and Union www.WestfieldToday.com, (908) 789-9444, 105 Elm Street Lower Level, Westfield, Counties. In Union County; the agency has sites in Cranford and Elizabeth. CCAN is NJ, 07090, Sherry Cronin, The vision of the DWC; a Main Street community; is for a private; non-profit; non-sectarian social service corporation. Call to see if we can help. Westfield to be a preferred destination where people want to live; work; and visit. * CDC Community Theatre, [email protected], www.cdctheatre.org, (908) 276- * Education Fund Of Westfield, [email protected], www.westfieldnj.com/
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©2013 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. 2013 This Is Westfield Our 41st Annual Edition Page 55 goleader.com/organizations WIKI edfund, P.O. Box 2221, Westfield, NJ, 07090, Amy Seid Lori Kraemer Co-Presi- dents, The Education Fund of Westfield raises money to fund grants to teachers to enrich the education in the Westfield Pub- lic Schools. * Essex Watercolor Club, [email protected], (973) 994-1597, 65 Irving Ave., Livingston, NJ, 07039, John Wolff, Devoted to the art of water- color painting; including exhibits; monthly demonstrations and newsletters. * Fairview Cemetery & Arboretum, [email protected], (908) 232-0781, 1100 E. Broad St., Westfield, NJ, 07090, Frank Sullebarger, Offers the Willow View Mausoleum; a unique concept in memorial properties; overlooking Bunnell Pond. Non- profit; non-sectarian family lots; single graves; niches and community mausole- ums. * Family Support Org., [email protected], www.fsounion.org, (908) 789-7625, 143 Elmer St., Westfield, NJ, 07090, Ometa T. Pope, We support families of children with special emotional and behavioral challenges in Union County. * Fanscotian, [email protected], www.spfk12.org/spfhs/spfhs_fanscotian, (908) 889-8600, SPFHS; 667 Westfield Rd., Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076, Ms. Hoffman, A publication of SPFHS? Jour- nalism II class that informs students; staff and area residents on issues and events. * Fanwood Borough, [email protected], www.visitfanwood.com, (908) 322-8236, 75 N. Martine Ave. Borough Hall, Fanwood, NJ, 07023, Eleanor McGovern; Borough Garwood, NJ, 07027, Peggy Briggs, An intl. service org. that recycles used eyeglasses; Clerk, Consists of six members; presided over by the elected mayor. sponsors the borough?s Halloween Parade and offers financial support to vision related * Fanwood Bus/Professional Assoc., [email protected], www.fanwood.biz, projects and borough orgs. (908) 322 -1800, P.O. Box 100, Fanwood, NJ, 07023, Peter Chemidlin, Monthly * Garwood New Jersey, [email protected], www.garwood.org, (908) 789- meetings Tues. 7 p.m. at The Chelsea; 295 South Ave. 0710, 403 South Ave., Garwood, NJ, 07027, Christina Ariemma; Borough Clerk, * Fanwood CERT, [email protected], www.fanwoodcert.org, (908) 322-5000, c/ Garwood Borough has a mayor and six council members. o Fanwood Police Dept. 75 N. Martine Avenue, Fanwood, NJ, 07023, Chief Richard * Genealogical Society of the West Fields, [email protected], Trigo, The Fanwood CERT is a volunteer group that assists first responder services such www.westfieldnj.com/gswf/, (908) 612-6029, 550 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ, as Police Fire and EMS through the Office of Emergency Management. Team members 07090, Nancy Humphrey, Dedicated to research; study and sharing of results; meets the receive free training in lifesaving and emergency response skills. second Thurs. of each month at 1 p.m. at the Westfield Memorial Library. * Fanwood Memorial Library, [email protected], www.fanwoodlibrary.org, * Girl Scouts Heart Of New Jersey, [email protected], www.gshnj.org, (908) (908) 322-6400, North Ave. & Tilltotson Rd., Fanwood, NJ, 07023, Dan Weiss, Full 518-4400, 201 Grove Street East, Westfield, NJ, 07090, Nancy Zimmerman, Girl range of world class library services for local residents. Scouts Heart of New Jersey builds girls of courage; confidence and character; who make * Floraphile Garden Club of Cranford, [email protected], (908) 276- the world a better place. 2509, 6 Spring Garden Street, Cranford, NJ, 07016, Debra Phipps Nicholls, Floraphile * Girl Scouts Of Fanwood-Scotch Plains, [email protected], Garden Club of Cranford is a non-profit organization with an objective of the members fanwoodscotchplainsgs.org, (908) 233-5943, NJ, Chris Quesada, Fanwood-Scotch to stimulate the love of gardening among amateurs to aid in the protection of native trees; Plains has Girl Scout troops from kindergarten through high school. Girls in other towns to encourage civic planting to study horticulture; good horticultural practices and floral should contact the Girl Scouts Heart of NJ at (908) 518-4400. design. * Greater Westfield Area Chamber Of Commerce, [email protected], * Friends Of Mindowaskin Park, [email protected], www.westfieldareachamber.com, (908) 233-3021, 173 Elm St. - 3rd Floor, www.mindowaskinpark.org, (908) 233-0028, P.O. Box 87, Westfield, NJ, 07091, Westfield, NJ, 07090, Heather L. Robinson Executive Director, More than 275 Debby Burslem; President, The Friends work independently; but in cooperation e-h businesses committed to enhancing the business environment in Westfield; Scotch with the Town of Westfield. Their most recent improvement; the Memory Walk; Plains; Fanwood; Garwood & Mountainside has granite pavers available for personalization. * Group SPIRIT!, [email protected], www.autismfamilytimes.org, (908) 889- * Friends of the Westfield Library, [email protected], (908) 789-4090, 550 8173, NJ, Christine Gee Lowrey, Support group for parents of children with ASDs. East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ, 07090, Volunteers support the Westfield Library Meets the first Thursday of the month; Scotch Plains Library; 7-8:30 p.m.; free child through public awareness of its activities; funding programs; buying equipment and supervison. supporting renovation and modernization programs. * Hickory Tree Chorus, [email protected], www.hickorytreechorus.org, * FSP Girl Scout Troop 40417, [email protected], (908) 377-9075, 11 (973) 980-8466, 140 S. Finley Avenue, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920, Dana Dunlevy, Tillotson Road, Fanwood, NJ, 07023, Phyllis L. Mirabella, Fanwood-Scotch Plains Sweet Adelines women?s chorus singing popular music in four part a cappella harmony; Girl Scouts is part of the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey. barbershop style. * Full Count Big Band, [email protected], www.fullcountbigband.com, * Holy Trinity Boy Scout Troop 73, [email protected], www.troop73nj.org, (908) 789-0822, 500 Center Street, Garwood, NJ, 07027, John Patterson, The Full Westfield, NJ, 07090, Troop 73 averages one camping trip per month; one high Count Big Band is one of; if not the leading; Jazz/Swing orchestras in New Jersey. adventure trip each summer; meets Mondays from Sept. through June at 7:30 p.m. at * Garden Club of Westfield, [email protected], Holy Trinity cafeteria on Watterson Street. All faiths welcome. www.gardenclubofwestfield.org, (908) 232-5795, 828 Shadowlawn Drive, Westfield, * Hope Chest, [email protected], www.cfhh.org, (908) 233-9973, 26 Prospect Street, NJ, 07090, Jane Curtis and Jane Manniello; Co-Presidents. Westfield, NJ, 07090, Helga Thomas, Proceeds help subsidize hospice care for patients * Garwood Free Public Library, [email protected], youseemore.com/ with Center for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains. Open Mon. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Tues.-Sat.; garwood, (908) 789-1670, 411 Third Avenue, Garwood, NJ, 07027, Carol A. Lombardo 10 a.m.-4 p.m. MLIS, The Garwood Library is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; * Huntington?s Disease Society NJ Chapter, [email protected], www.hdsanj.org, Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (973) 784-4965, P.O. Box 943; 230 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ, 07834, Christi * Garwood Lions Club, [email protected], (908) 654-4977, 418 Locust Ave., Rokicki; Executive Director, National; voluntary health organization dedicated to www.Daunno.com 251 Westfield Avenue, Clark 732-396-3995 Page 56 This Is Westfield Our 41st Annual Edition 2013 WIKI goleader.com/organizations
improving the lives of people with Huntington?s Disease and their families; promotes Regional Small Chorus award seven times. Rehearsals are held in Cranford; at the First research; assists people; educates the public and health professionals. Presbyterian Church on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Membership is open to women of all ages. * Imagine A Center For Coping With Loss, [email protected], * Mid Atlantic Pilots Association, [email protected], www.meetup.com/ www.imaginenj.org, 908-264-3100, 1 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ, 07090, Mandi Mid Atlantic Pilots Association, (973) 635-9770, Caldwell Airport; 29 Wright Way; Zucker, Year-round grief support program for children and families dealing with death. Box B7, Fairfield, NJ, 07004, Duncan Talbot III, Formed in 1957; this year marks the Groups also available for adults without children. 55th anniversary of the Mid Atlantic Pilots Association; a non-profit flying organization * Italian American Club, [email protected], (908) 322-8049, 44 Farley dedicated to air safety; aviation education and flying camaraderie. All levels of pilots; Ave., Fanwood, NJ, 07023, John Marquardt, Celebrated its 100-Year Anniversary in student pilots and aviation enthusiasts are invited to join. May 2006. * Miller-Cory House Museum, [email protected], * Jaycees of Westfield, [email protected], www.westfieldjaycees.org, www.millercoryhouse.org, (908) 232-1776, 614 Mountain Ave., Westfield, NJ, P.O. Box 517, Westfield, NJ, 07091, Provides leadership training through I-N 07090, Joan Barna or Melinda Mucha, Built in 1740; the house is named for its volunteerism for men and women ages 18-40. Projects include Child Shield; two 18th-century owners. The museum has been certified as a historic site and is Camp Jaycee; college scholarships and other local charitable causes. entered on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places and has been selected * JCC of Central New Jersey, [email protected], www.jccnj.org, (908) 889-8800 as a site on the Women?s Heritage Trail. Open Sun. 2-4 p.m.(except summer and ext. 238, Wilf Jewish Community Campus; 1391 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains, NJ, holidays) and for group tours during the week. 07076, Jill Callahan; Pub. Relations. * Mobile Meals of Westfield, [email protected], * Jersey Wizards Girls Basketball, [email protected], (908) 616-9045, www.westfieldnj.com/mobilemeals, (908) 233-6146, 170 Elm St., Westfield, NJ, 211 Seneca Pl., Westfield, NJ, 07090, George Handza, Westfield org. developing girls 07090, Josephine Walsh, Non-profit org. delivers meals to those in Westfield; Scotch basketball playing U14 U16 AAU tournaments in the spring and summer. Plains; Fanwood; Cranford; Garwood; Clark and Mountainside who are unable to shop * Jewish Family Service of Central NJ, [email protected], www.jfscentralnj.org, or prepare meals for themselves. Open Mon.-Fri.; 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (908) 352-8375, 655 Westfield Ave., Elizabeth, NJ, 07208, - A non-profit; non- * Mothers & More - Summit Greater Area Chapter, [email protected], sectarian; licensed mental health agency providing counseling for individuals; families momsnjsc.webs.com, NJ, Membership Coordinator, Membership benefits include and children and the elderly. informative evening meetings; playgroups; book club; Seasoned Mom’s lunches; Mom * Jewish Federation of Central NJ, [email protected], & Tot outings; Mom’s Night Out and more. www.jewishjerseycentral.org, (908) 889-5335 ext. 404, 1391 Martine Ave., Scotch * Mothers Center, [email protected], www.westfieldnj.com/mccnj, (908) Plains, NJ, 07076, Adina Abramov, Dedicated to charity and community; engaging 561-1751, P.O. Box 294, Cranford, NJ, 07016, Eileen Marriott; Pres., A non-profit; Jewish groups within the community to advance social justice; enhancing the Jewish non-sectarian org. for mothers of children of all ages. Offers discussion groups; quality of life; and maintaining links with Jews in Israel and around the world. parenting education workshops; playgroups and activities. * Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield, [email protected], www.jlepnj.org, * Mountain Plains Mothers Of Multiples, [email protected], www.mpmom.org, (908) 709-1177, 110 Walnut St., Cranford, NJ, 07016, Mia Marko; Pres., Women (973)477-0808, PO Box 351, Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076, Liz Reilly, MPMOM meets the promoting volunteerism and improving communities through the action and leadership second Tuesday of each month at Children’s Specialized Hospital; for women to share of trained volunteers. experiences about parenting multiples. * Junior Women’s Club of Westfield, [email protected], * Mountainside Borough, staff@mountainside nj.com, www.mountainside nj.com, www.westfieldnj.com/jwcw, (908) 578-3241, P.O. Box 524, Westfield, NJ, 07091, (908) 232-2400, 1385 U.S. Route No. 22 East, Mountainside, NJ, 07092, Borough Nikki Savino Mulcahy, A forum for women 18-40 to engage in intellectual and cultural Clerk Martha Lopez; Ext. 237, As reported in the New York Times...Mountainside is the interests; participate in charitable projects; programs; friendships; family and social hidden gem of the State of New Jersey. activities. * Mountainside Public Library, [email protected], * Kean Stage, [email protected], www.keanstage.com, (908) 737-7469, 1000 www.mountainsidelibrary.org, (908) 233-0115, Constitution Plaza, Mountainside, NJ, Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, 07083, Jennifer Milone-Clapp, Kean Stage presents 07092, Lynn Favreau. professional programming of high quality that reflects the ethnic and cultural diversity * Mountainside Recreation, [email protected], www.mountainside of central and northern New Jersey. nj.com/recreation, (908) 232-0015, 1385 Route 22 East, Mountainside, NJ, 07092, * La Leche League Of Westfield, [email protected], Frank Masella. www.lllwestfield.weebly.com, (908) 232-8554, Various Loacations, Westfield Area, * Musical Club of Westfield, [email protected], westfieldnj.com/mcw/, NJ, 07090, Mari McDevitt, La Leche League is dedicated to providing education; (908) 789-9353, 223 Massachusetts Street, Westfield, NJ, 07090, Jenny Cline, The club information; support; and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. has performing and associate (non-performing) members; as well as an active junior * Les Marmitons of Cranford, [email protected], club (gr. 8-12). Scholarships awarded to promising music students. Performances at www.lesmarmitons.org, (212) 217-6777, 635 Fairfield Circle, Westfield, NJ, 07090, First Baptist Church; 170 Elm Street; on second Wednesday of the month. Richard Dreher; Pres * National Alliance on Mental Illness, [email protected], www.nami-nj- * Liberty Hall Museum, [email protected], www.kean.edu/libertyhall, (908) uc.org, (908) 233-1628, NJ, 07974, Dedicated to improving the quality of life of persons 527-0400, 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, 07083, Heather Kelley, Liberty Hall with mental illness and providing support; education and advocacy to their families. Museum at Kean University chronicles more than 240 years of American history. * New Eyes for the Needy, [email protected], * Literacy Volunteers Of Union County, [email protected], www.lvaunion.org, www.neweyesfortheneedy.org, (973) 376-4903, 549 Millburn Ave., Short Hills, NJ, 908-486-1777, 121-125 Chestnut Street Suite 203, Roselle, NJ, 07203, Elizabeth 07078, Susan Dyckman, Eye care charity. Gloeggler, Literacy Volunteers is a non-profit organization that provides quality * New Jersey Association Of Women Business Owners, [email protected], instruction to adults learning to read; write and/or speak English. www.njawbo.org, (732) 713-0368, NJ, Annette St. John, NJAWBO is the oldest * Lupus Foundation, [email protected], www.lupusnj.org, (973) 379-3226, 150 statewide women business owners? organization in the United States. Its primary Morris Avenue; STE 102, Springfield, NJ, 07081, Amy Fink, The Lupus Foundation of objective is to support and encourage business ownership by women. America; New Jersey Chapter; Inc.?s mission is to educate and support those affected * New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble, [email protected], www.njdte.org, (908) 232- by lupus and their families and friends and research for a cure. 0114, P.O. Box 2756, Westfield, NJ, 07091, Karin Engel, A pre-professional company * Madrigal Singers, [email protected], www.MadrigalSingers.com, which offers superior training in classical and contemporary ballet and modern dance (908) 526-6694, 840 Sherwood Road, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807, Elaine Fiorino, Ac- with a world renowned faculty to serious students ages 10-18. Offers an apprentice claimed 16-18 voice chorale that specializes in cappella musical traditions of the program for dancers ages 7-10. European Renaissance. * New Jersey Jazz Society, [email protected], www.njjs.org, (908) 346-0558, 713 * Merchants and Drovers Tavern Museum, [email protected], Pinehurst Court Unit 6, Union, NJ, 07083 8773, Sheilia Lenga; Publicity Vice- www.merchantsanddrovers.org, (732) 381-0441, 1632 St. Georges Ave., Rahway, NJ, President, The New Jersey Jazz Society is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the 07065, Annette St. John Satkowski, Dedicated to preserving the Merchants and Drovers performance; promotion and preservation of jazz in the Garden State. Tavern (c. 1795); the Terrill Tavern (c. 1735); developing the site as a museum and to * New Jersey Performing Arts Center, [email protected], www.njpac.org, interpreting the important role played by taverns in early American history. (888) 466-5722, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ, 07102, Through world-class program- * Metro Rhythm Chorus, [email protected], metrorhythm.com, (201) 841- ming; NJPAC has played a catalytic role in returning nightlife and economic activity to 2406, Springfield Avenue, Cranford, NJ, 07016, Phyllis Prestamo, The Metro Rhythm N.J.?s largest urban community. Chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adelines. This a cappella chorus has won the Greater NY * New Jersey Workshop for the Arts, [email protected], 2013 This Is Westfield Our 41st Annual Edition Page 57 goleader.com/organizations WIKI
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Mail 07090, Ted Schlosberg. * Resolve Community Counseling Center, [email protected], www.resolvenj.com, * New Jersey Youth Theatre, [email protected], www.njyouththeatre.org, (908) 322-9180, 1830 Front St., Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076, Cheryl Weiss. 908-233-3200, 656 Westfield Avenue, Westfield, NJ, 07090, Cynthia Mery Artistic * Roselle Park Historical Society, www.rosellepark.net, P.O. Box 135, Roselle Park, Director, NJYT; the most critically acclaimed youth theatre company in NJ; offers NJ, 07204 theatre arts classes and produces professional youth theatre productions. * Rotary Club of Westfield, [email protected], www.westfieldrotary.com, c/ * Newark Bait and Fly Casting Club, [email protected], o Westfield Area Y; 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ, 07090, Michael Miller; Pres., Meets www.newarkbaitandflycastingclub.org, (201) 224-3137, 200 Winston Dr.; Apt. 1503, Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. at the Westfield Area ?Y.? Rotary is an intl. org. of professional Cliffside Park, NJ, 07010 leaders united worldwide to provide humanitarian service; encourage ethical standards * Newark Museum, [email protected], in all vocations and help build peace and goodwill in the world. www.newarkmuseum.org, (973) 596-6550, 49 Washington St., Newark, NJ, N-S * Runnells Specialized Hospital of Union County, [email protected], 07102, Lorraine McConnell, A not-for-profit museum of art; science and educa- www.runnellsspecializedhospital.com, (908) 771-5700, 40 Watchung Way, Ber- tion. Open year-round. keley Heights, NJ, 07922, Peggy Salisbury, Area Hospital. * Newcomers Club of Westfield, [email protected], * SAGE Eldercare, [email protected], www.sageeldercare.org, (908) 598- www.westfieldnj.com/newcomers, P.O. Box 612, Westfield, NJ, 07091, A social org. 5529, 290 Broad Street, Summit, NJ, 07901, Stephanie Kresch, SAGE Eldercare for women over 21 who are new to Westfield or surrounding communities or are supports the independence; well being and quality of life of older adults; their families established residents who have experienced a change in lifestyle; such as birth or and caregivers. adoption; marriage; job change or move. * Scotch Plains Bus/Professional, [email protected], * NJ Intergenerational Orchestra, [email protected], www.njio.org, (908) 603-7691, 60 www.visitscotchplains.com, (908) 322-4999, P.O. Box 862, Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076, Locust Ave., Berkeley Heights, NJ, 07922, Elizabeth Nowik, NJIO is an educational; Lisa Mohn, Committed to improving communication throughout the business commu- non-competitive orchestral institution that bridges the gap between ages through nity and the community at large while creating awareness of our town to others. musical expression. Also offers a summer chamber music program. * Scotch Plains Junior Woman?s Club, [email protected], * Optimist Club of Westfield, [email protected], www.westfieldnj.com/ www.spjwc.com, (908) 889-4849, P.O. Box 284, Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076, Odette optimist, P.O. Box 2213, Westfield, NJ, 07091, Volunteers who do community service Alves or Dawn Horn, Have something to give back? Volunteer with friends to help your projects focused on bringing out the best in kids. community grow stronger. The possibilities and rewards are many. Meets third Wed. of * Oratorio Singers Of Westfield, [email protected], the month. www.oratoriosingerswestfield.org, (908) 656-7418, Janet Poland; President, The stel- * Scotch Plains Public Library, [email protected], www.scotlib.org, (908) 322- lar reputation of Westfield?s Musical Treasure; Oratorio Singers; is widespread in the 5007, 1927 Bartle Ave., Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076, Meg Kolaya; Dir. metropolitan area. Musical director is Trent Johnson. * Scotch Plains Recreation Department, [email protected], * People for Animals, www.pfaonline.org/, (973) 282-0890, 401 Hillside Ave., www.scotchplainsnj.com, (908) 322-6700 , 430 Park Avenue Room 113, Scotch Plains, Hillside, NJ, 07205 NJ, 07076, Stephen Dahl, The Scotch Plains Recreation Department serves the needs * Plainfield Area Humane Society, [email protected], www.pahs.petfinder.org, of the community with a wide variety of activities; sports and special events. (908) 754-0300, 75 Rock Avenue, Plainfield, NJ, 07063, Susan MacWhinney Ciufo, * Scotch Plains Rescue Squad, [email protected], The Plainfield Area Humane Society has been uniting pets and people since 1933. Our www.scotchplainsrescuesquad.com, (908) 322-2103, P.O. Box 325 (1916 Bartle Av- mission is to find homes for every homeless animal that comes to PAHS for help. We enue), Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076, Robert Speth, The Scotch Plains Rescue Squad is an always have animals for adoption and programs that help support them while they wait all-volunteer organization that responds to the emergency medical needs of Scotch for their new homes. Plains residents 24 hours a day; seven days a week; 365 days a year. The squad is * Plainfield Curling Club, [email protected], www.njcurling.org, (908) 668-9460, supported only by tax-deductible donations. The members are neighbors helping 133 McKinley St., South Plainfield, NJ, 07080, Dean Gemmell, The Plainfield Curling neighbors and they receive no compensation. Club is New Jersey?s only dedicated curling facility. We host leagues; tournaments; * Scotch Plains Television, [email protected], www.scotchplainstv.com, (908) 889- open houses; learn to curl classes and group or corporate outings. 8600; ext. 324, 667 Westfield Road, Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076, William McMeekan; Jr. * Plainfield Symphony Orchestra, [email protected], * Scotch Plains Township, [email protected], www.scotchplainsnj.com, (908) www.plainfieldsymphony.org, (908)561-5140, P.O. Box 5093, Plainfield, NJ, 07061, 322-6700, Municipal Building; 430 Park Ave., Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076, Bozena Peter Lomonaco, The Plainfield Symphony; NJ’s oldest community orchestra enters its Lacina, Fire; Police; Board of Ed.; Recreation; Town Library; Tax Collector; Township 93rd season with 5 concerts planned including a free children’s concert. Directory. * Police Academy; Stamler, [email protected], www.ucnj.org/policeacademy, (908) * Scotch Plains-Fanwood BOE, [email protected], www.spfk12.org, (908) 232-6161, 889-6112, 1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076, Karen Positan, The John H. Evergreen Ave. and Cedar St., Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076, Margaret Hayes; Superinten- Stamler Police Academy; in partnership with the Union County Prosecutor?s Office and dent. Union County Police Chiefs Association; provides basic and in service training * Scotch Plains-Fanwood Newcomers Club, [email protected], programs for law enforcement officers. www.scotchplains.com/newcomers, NJ, Non-profit social organization offering activi- * Portraits Of Patriots Project, [email protected], ties for women; spouses and children; welcomes new residents and those who have been www.georgewashingtonportrait.net, 908-766-2484, 32 Old Colony Road, Bernardsville, through change such as marriage; new baby or employment. NJ, 07924, William M. Sanders, Project to put the Portrait of George Washi * Scotch Plains-Fanwood Tea Party, info@spf teaparty.org, www.spf teaparty.org, Al * Premiere Stages, [email protected], www.kean.edu/premierestages, (908) 737- Smith, The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Tea Party will sponsor public meetings to educate 4077, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, 07083, Heather Kelley, Created in 2004; the public on local; state and federal policy issues. Premiere Stages is the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean * Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, [email protected], www.timesnj.com, (908) 232- University. 4407, P.O. Box 250, Westfield, NJ, 07091, Horace Corbin, We are the legal newspaper * Prevention Links, [email protected], www.preventionlinks.org, (732) in Union County; N.J.; Westfield; Mountainside; Fanwood; Scotch Plains and Garwood. 381-4100, 35 Walnut Ave. Suite 17, Clark, NJ, 07066, Michael Capko. The Leader/Times are published in print each Thursday to approximately 8;000 homes; * Pro Data Doctor Pvt. Ltd., [email protected], www.datadoctor.biz, (986) with a pass through readership of over 20;000 people. Also; our newspapers are 833-7762, Patel Nagar GHAZIABAD UP 20100, Tyagi Tyagi published and archived in entirety on the Internet. * Professional Engineers Union County, [email protected], www.njspe.org/ * Shetland Sheepdog Club Of No. NJ, [email protected], www.sscnj.org, union.html, (908) 687-0290, NJ, Harry McNally, Regular monthly meetings occur (732) 687-1235, NJ, Lisa Stoddard, Club for Shetland Sheepdog (sheltie) enthusiasts. fourth Tuesday evenings at L?Affaire in Mountainside. Open to the public. Have speakers and put on events. * Rake and Hoe Garden Club, [email protected], www.rakeandhoe.org/ * Shore Athletic Club of NJ, [email protected], www.shoreac.org, , (908) 232-8730, Westfield, NJ, 07090, Gayle Lechner, An org. educating members and (732) 222-9080, P.O. Box 402, Westfield, NJ, 07091, Elliott Denman Wayne Baker, guests in horticulture; floral design; conservation and birds; as well as raising funds to N.J.?s club for all disciplines within track and field. In addition to supporting road sponsor projects for the Town of Westfield and N.J. in these endeavors. racing; Shore AC has programs in all track and field events; racewalking and cross * Reeve House History and Cultural Resource Center, country. [email protected], www.westfieldhistoricalsociety.org, (908) 645- * Sierra Club NJ Loantaka Group, [email protected], 1794, 314 Mountain Ave., Westfield, NJ, 07090, Thena Rosahl; Executive Assistant, www.newjersey.sierraclub.org/loantaka, (609) 656-7612, 145 W. Hanover St., Trenton,
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NJ, 08618, Nicole Dallara. * Union County Watchdog Assoc., [email protected], * SPF Girl Scout Troop 4041, [email protected], 11 Tillotson Road, Fanwood, www.unioncountywatchdog.org, (908) 709-0530, 202 Walnut Ave., Cranford, NJ, NJ, 07023, Phyllis Mirabella, Girl Scout troop participating and servicing the Scotch 07016, Tina Renna; Pres. Plains-Fanwood community. * United Way of Greater Union County, [email protected], www.uwguc.org, (908) * SPF Music Boosters Association, [email protected], www.spfk12.org/ 353-7171, 33 W. Grand St., Elizabeth, NJ, 07202, Paul Gibney, United Way of Greater , P.O. Box 171, Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076, Joan Chemidlin/Marcia Zimmermann, Union County?s goal is to improve lives and change conditions in our community by Encourages; assists and furthers the interests of the music programs in the Scotch Plains- strengthening families. Fanwood School District. * Visual Arts Center of NJ, [email protected], www.artcenternj.org, (908) * SPF Service League Thrift Shop, [email protected], 273-9121, 68 Elm St., Summit, NJ, 07901, Jackie Park Albaum. www.scotchplainsthriftshop.weebly.com, (908) 322-5420, 1730 E. Second St., * Watchung Arts Center, [email protected], www.watchungarts.org, Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076, Susan Citrano, Donate or buy clothes; shoes; jewelry; S-W (908) 753-0190, 18 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ, 07069, Stacy Gannon; Exec. toys; etc. Proceeds donated to local charitable orgs. Open Tues.; Wed. and Thurs.; Dir. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Fri. and Sat.; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. * Watchung Sail And Power Squadron, [email protected], * St. Helen’s Boys HS Basketball, [email protected], (212) 338-6688, www.watchungsailandpowersquadron.org, NJ, Marlene Oslick, Boating safety organi- 211 Seneca Pl., Westfield, NJ, 07090, George Handza, The team plays out of St. Helen?s zation; providing Boating Education and Free Vessel Safety Examinations. A unit of Parish in Westfield. United States Power Squadrons. Check website for activities. * Summit Animal Rescue Association, [email protected], * WeCare, [email protected], www.wecarewestfield.com, (908) 301-0489, www.sararescue.petfinder.com, (908) 464-1203, P.O. Box 124, Berkeley Heights, NJ, P.O. Box 57, Westfield, NJ, 07091, Sharon Stockwell, A non-partisan; grassroots 07922, Julia Melton, An animal rescue and placement org. It is a 501(c)(3) org.; citizens action group whose main focus is to monitor public and private development donations are tax-deductible. in the town of Westfield to ensure it is consistent with community standards. * Summit Bus. and Professional Women, [email protected], * Westfield Adult School, [email protected], www.summitbpw.org, P.O. Box 831, Summit, NJ, 07902, Rachel E. Victer, Part of the www.WestfieldAdultSchool.com, (908) 232-4050, 550 Dorian Road, Westfield, NJ, National Federation of Business Women?s Clubs; an org. that promotes equality for 07090, Trudy Silverman, A non-profit organization providing quality education and women in the workplace through advocacy; education and information. enrichment programs since l938. Classes vary from one to eight weeks long and are held * Summit Speech School, [email protected], www.summitspeech.org, (908) during one fall and one spring semester each year. Online registration and credit cards 508-0011, 705 Central Ave., New Providence, NJ, 07974. are now accepted. * The Choral Art Society of New Jersey, [email protected], www.casofnj.org, (908) * Westfield Area Y, [email protected], www.westfieldynj.org, (908) 233- 654-5737, P.O. Box 2036, Westfield, NJ, 07090, Ulf Dolling, The Choral Art Society 2700; ext. 279, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ, 07090, Christine Alger, A non-profit human of New Jersey is a non-profit community chorus dedicated to learning and performing service org. dedicated to developing the full potential of every individual in the treasured choral works. communities it serves; building healthy spirit; mind and body. * The Continuo Arts Foundation, [email protected], www.continuoarts.com, * Westfield Area Y Men’s Club, [email protected], www.westfieldynj.org/, (908) (908) 264-5324, 290 Springfield Ave., Westfield, NJ, 07090, Candace Wicke, Continuo 232-6930, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ, 07090, Brian Duggan. Arts Foundation offers musical enrichment; education and performance opportunities * Westfield Art Association , [email protected], locally; nationally & internationally. www.westfieldartassociation.org, P.O. Box 874, Westfield, NJ, 07091, If you are an * The Education Fund of Westfield, [email protected], www.westfieldnj.com/ artist or appreciate fine art and enjoy learning about making artworks and artists, you edfund, P.O. Box 2221, Westfield, NJ, 07090, Mary Jo Dazzo; president, The Education are encouraged Fund of Westfield raises monies to fund and award grants for the Westfield Public * Westfield Athletic Hall of Fame, [email protected], (908) 232-1041, P.O. Box Schools to enrich the educational experiences for Westfield students. 250; c/o Westfield Leader, Westfield, NJ, 07091, A non-profit org. that selects and * Troupe Of Friends, [email protected], www.troupe of friends.com, honors outstanding Westfield athletes; coaches and teams who have brought honor and (908) 301-0228, 519 N. Scotch Plains Ave., Westfield, NJ, 07090, Joseph Penczak, fame to Westfield. Troupe of Friends is one of the area?s newest popular outdoor theater companies. It is * Westfield Baseball League, [email protected], a 501(c)(3) corporation organized to present public performances of the plays of www.westfieldbaseball.com, (908) 233-8596, P.O. Box 156, Westfield, NJ, 07091, Dan Shakespeare and other dramatists. Look for our free performances in Mindowaskin Duffy, Creates a positive sporting experience emphasizing learning. Includes over Park on Labor Day weekend. 2;300 players; K-10; over 3 seasons * Union Chapter DeMolay, [email protected], 478 South Avenue East, Cranford, * Westfield Basketball Association, [email protected], www.westfieldnj.com/ NJ, 07016, Mike Andersen, Community organization for boys 12 to 21. Members learn wba, (908) 233-6027, P.O. Box 2425, Westfield, NJ, 07090, Rick Elliott, Fun; life skills; responsibility and cooperation by working together in social; sports and competitive environment for youth to play basketball; offering in town leagues and community service activities. competitive travel teams/opportunities. * Union County Clerk, [email protected], www.ucnj.org/ctyclerk, (908) 654-9859, * Westfield College Woman’s Club, [email protected], Westfield Annex; 300 North Ave. East, Westfield, NJ, 07090, Joanne Rajoppi www.cwclubwestfield.org, P.O. Box 2694, Westfield, NJ, 07091, Dianne Callahan; * Union County Educational Services Commission, [email protected], Pres., Awards scholarships and grants annually on the basis of scholarship; need; www.ucesc.org, (908) 233-9317, 45 Cardinal Drive, Westfield, NJ, 07090, Pamela character and leadership. Staeudle, The Union County Educational Services Commission is a public school * Westfield Community Center, [email protected], (908) 232-4759, 558 education agency serving students with special needs from 3-21 years of age. West Broad St., Westfield, NJ, 07090, Thelma Smith, Non-profit org. providing * Union County Hiking Club, [email protected], uchc.nynjtc.org, (201) 274- recreational and educational programs for all ages starting at age 6. After School 4471, 20 Memorial Ct #2 D, Denville, NJ, 07834, Pete Beck, UCHC is a 600+ club of Programs; Summer Day Camp Programs; Senior Citizens Program and Youth Program. folks who enjoy the outdoors. UCHC has hikes six days a week year round. Actvities * Westfield Community Concert Band, [email protected], not restricted to Union County. www.westfieldcommunityband.com, (908) 789-4080, P.O. Box 2513, Westfield, NJ, * Union County Human Relations Commission, [email protected], www.ucnj.org/ 07091, Eileen O?Donnell, The Westfield Community Band is among the longest uchrc, (908) 889-9028, John H. Stamler Police Academy; 1776 Raritan Road, Scotch standing community bands in the country; celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2012. Plains, NJ, 07076, Commissioner Karen E. Positan, Our mission is to actively * Westfield Community Players, [email protected], encourage and strengthen respect for human rights and cultural diversity among the www.westfieldcommunityplayers.org, (908) 232-9568, 1000 North Ave. West, Westfield, people of Union County and eradicate the conditions that cause prejudice; bias and hate. NJ, 07090, Steve Lemenille, Founded in 1934; Westfield Community Players has * Union County Mudturtles Rugby, [email protected], brought more than 200 comedies; dramas; musicals and mysteries to life in our own www.mudturtlerugby.com, (917) 923-4542, UNION COUNTY, NJ, Kevin Holt; Pres theater. * Union County New Jersey, [email protected], www.ucnj.org, (908) 527-4000, 10 * Westfield Foundation, [email protected], Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ, 07207 www.thewestfieldfoundation.com, (908) 233-9787, P.O. Box 2295, Westfield, NJ, * Union County Senior Softball League, [email protected], 07091-2295, Elizabeth Chance, Community foundation which exists to enhance the njseniorsoftball.com, (908) 232-0477, 938 Summit Avenue, Westfield, NJ, 07090, quality of life for Westfield residents and their neighbors. Funds are held and grants Peter Osborn, Competitive softball played on weeknights on local fields in Union made to area non-profit organizations and programs. County. Twelve teams in 50 and over division; six teams in 60 and over division. * Westfield Historical Society Archives, [email protected], 2013 This Is Westfield Our 41st Annual Edition Page 59 goleader.com/organizations WIKI Fine Wines & Featuring... Sunrise Cellars Spirits Marketplace The Wine Department at ShopRite Liquors of Westfield 333 South Avenue East Offering Custom Gift Baskets. Westfield , New Jersey • 908-232-8700 Visit our Temperature Controlled Wine Room. www.westfieldhistoricalsociety.org, (908) 645-1796, 314 Mountain Avenue;, Westfield, * Woman’s Club of Westfield, [email protected], www.westfieldnj.com/wcw, NJ, 07090, Extensive holdings pertaining to Westfield?s citizens; homes; churches; (908) 233-2339, P.O. Box 2548, Westfield, NJ, 07091, Dolores Geisow, Volunteer schools; businesses and organizations. women improving the community with scholarships; donations to the library; police; * Westfield Leader, [email protected], www.goleader.com, (908) 232-4407, P.O. firefighters; rescue squad; neighborhood council and hospice; lunches for the homeless; Box 250, Westfield, NJ, 07091, Horace Corbin, Newspapers serving Westfield and domestic violence shelters. Union County since 1890. * Women Business Owners, [email protected], www.njawbounion.org, (732) * Westfield Lions Club, [email protected], www.westfieldlions.org, (317) 203- 713-0368, 2261 Church St., Rahway, NJ, 07065, Annette St. John. 3345, P.O. Box 572, Westfield, NJ, 07091, Don Russell, To foster a spirit of understand- * Y Squares (A Square Dance Club), [email protected], (908) 233-2414, ing among all people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary services 214 Connecticut Street, Westfield, NJ, 07090, Paul and Jan Sanderson, Y Squares through community involvement and international cooperation. dances and holds class in Clark from Sept. through June. * Westfield Memorial Library, [email protected], www.wmlnj.org, (908) W-Y * YMCA of Eastern Union County, [email protected], www.ymcaeuc.org, 789-4090, 550 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ, 07090, Roz Giuditta, The (908) 249-4800, 144 Madison Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ, 07065, Tamara Young. Westfield Memorial Library engages minds; entertains spirits and facilitates lifelong * Youth and Family Counseling Service, [email protected], www.westfieldnj.com/ learning for people of all ages. yfcs, (908) 233-2042, 233 Prospect Street, Westfield, NJ, 07090, Carol Pedro, Offers * Westfield PAL Football, www.westfieldpalfootball.com, (908) 233-7105, 111 counseling to families and individuals with adolescent conflicts; marital difficulty; Quimby St.; second fl., Westfield, NJ, 07090, Owen Brand, For those entering grades parent-child relationships; etc. 3 to 8 in the fall. * Westfield Parkinson Support Group, [email protected], (908) 322-9214, 140 Westfield Symphony Orchestra – Jewel of Area Mountain Avenue, Westfield, NJ, 07090, Barbara Ringk; Facilitator, Meetings held The Westfield Symphony Orchestra jewels of the metropolitan area. Cited by second Monday each month except July and August; Parish House Lounge; Presbyte- (WSO) is a premier, fully professional, the Star Ledger as “the leading profes- rian Church; 1:30 p.m. People with Parkinson?s and caregivers welcome. symphony orchestra. Founded in 1983, sional freelance orchestra in NJ,” WSO is * Westfield Police Department, [email protected], www.westfieldnj.gov, (908) WSO has grown to become New Jersey’s recognized by the New Jersey State Coun- 789-4000, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ, 07090, Chief David Wayman, second largest professional orchestra, hav- cil on the Arts as a Distinguished Arts Westfield Police Department. ing a presence throughout the cultural com- Organization and is the resident orchestra * Westfield Public Schools, [email protected], www.westfieldnjk12.org, munities of New Jersey, and appearing as of Union County. (908) 789-4463, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ, 07090, Lorre Korecky, Westfield Public far a field as New York City’s Lincoln In addition to an adventurous subscrip- Schools; in cooperation with family and community; prepares all students to reach their Center and Carnegie Hall regularly. tion season, popular concerts near and far, highest potential and to become responsible citizens in a global society. Now in its 30th anniversary season, with and a rousing New Year’s Eve celebration, * Westfield Recreation Department, [email protected], www.westfieldnj.gov/ multiple performances each year, WSO, the WSO sponsors educational and music recreation, (908) 789-4080, 425 E. Broad St., Westfield, NJ, 07090, M. Bruce led by renowned Music Director David therapy programs throughout the state of Kaufmann, Traci Kastner is responsible for the Recreation Event Column. Wroe, is viewed as one of the cultural New Jersey. * Westfield School Boosters, [email protected], (908) 654-1278, P.O. Box 594, Westfield, NJ, 07091, Jake Walsh or Bill Ludlum. The Westfield Leader Around ‘Le Monde’ * Westfield Service League, [email protected], thewestfieldserviceleague.wordpress.com/, (908) 233-2530, 114 Elmer Street, Westfield, NJ, 07090, Barbara Burton; Publicity, Non-profit organization which runs a thrift and consignment shop. All proceeds are donated to local charities. * Westfield Stamp Club, [email protected], www.westfieldstampclub.org, (908) 233-9318, 111 Prospect Street 4C, Westfield, NJ, 07090, Ed Grabowski, Meets 8 p.m. fourth Thurs. of each month in the Municipal Building; 425 E. Broad St.;Westfield. Holds annual stamp show. * Westfield Symphony Orchestra, [email protected], www.westfieldsymphony.org, 908-232-9400, 224 East Broad Street Suite 6, Westfield, NJ, 07090, Linda Doyle, The WSO is a fully professional symphonic orchestra founded in 1983. Works include classic and modern day composers. * Westfield Tennis Assoc., [email protected], www.westfieldnj.com/wta/, P.O. Box 125, Westfield, NJ, 07091, Richard Pardo, The Westfield Tennis Association organizes singles; doubles and 50+ singles ladders for Westfield residents May 1-Labor Day and runs tennis lessons for children and adults late April-August of each year. * Westfield Town, [email protected], www.westfieldnj.gov, (908) 789- 4040, 425 E. Broad St., Westfield, NJ, 07090, Jim Gildea. * Westfield United Fund, [email protected], www.westfieldunitedfund.org, (908) 233-2113, 301 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ, 07090, Deirdre Gelinne, Supports 20 human service agencies which provide hundreds of programs serving Westfield residents; from children to seniors. * Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad, [email protected], www.westfieldrescuesquad.org, (908) 233-2500, 335 Watterson Street; P.O. Box 356, Westfield, NJ, 07091, Jonathan Delano, An all-volunteer organization serving Westfield. * Westfield Welcome Club, [email protected], www.westfieldwelcomeclub.org, P.O. Box 852, Westfield, NJ, 07090, The Westfield Welcome Club is a social organization which provides a variety of activities for women and their families. It?s a great way to meet women in Westfield and the surrounding areas. * Westfield Wizards Basketball, [email protected], (908) 616-9045, 211 Seneca Pl., Westfield, NJ, 07090, George Handza, Organizing and operating Boys and Girls AAU basketball teams ages 12-17. * Westfield Women’s Softball, [email protected], (908) 209-2869, 333 Stoughton Ave., Cranford, NJ, 07016, Terri Hecht, An intramural league with an emphasis on fun. * Wizards Chess Club, [email protected], www.wizardsofthemind.com, (973) 262-1395, 379 Morris Avenue, Springfield, NJ, 07081, Scholastic Chess club and school offering lessons and tournaments. www.goleader.com
Westfield Office Invite us in, we’ll bring results.® Harvey Tekel, Manager &MN4Ur Page 60 This Is Westfield Our 41st Annual Edition 2013 Cranford borough also has five lighted baseball, Cranford is a place that puts great value Neighbors Say Hello softball and soccer fields. Mountainside is on preserving its character and sense of also protected by our fine police depart- community. And yet, that hasn’t stopped Cranford is a great place for a walk or necessary. ment. progress. In fact, those qualities guide the bike ride. For Township information, We are surely one of the best kept secrets However, the real strength of decisions that make Cranford a desirable www.cranford.com/township. Learn more of Union County. Mountainside is its spirit of volunteerism. place to live, work, invest and shop. about the downtown on Pat Quattrocchi, Garwood Mayor Our volunteer fire department and volun- The downtown business district is thriv- www.cranford.com/downtown and teer rescue squad provide fire protection ing in spite of the economic downturn of www.facebook.com/downtowncranford. Mountainside and emergency service, when people need the past few years. New stores and restau- Thomas Hannen, Jr., Cranford Mayor The Borough of Mountainside was it. There are many other volunteer organi- rants continue to show interest and the founded in 1895, and has evolved to be zations such as Mountainside Youth Base- downtown currently boasts an incredible Garwood rated the eighth Best Town to Live in New ball, Mountainside Softball Association, occupancy rate of 98 percent. Historically, The Borough of Garwood has been lov- Jersey by New Jersey Monthly Magazine Mountainside PAL, Cub Scouts, Boy the downtown has been home to locally ingly referred to as the “Small Town with in 2010. Mountainside has 6,600 residents Scouts, Girl Scouts and Brownie Troops, owned businesses. the Big Heart.” A self-contained munici- in a 4.1-square mile area, located in the Mountainside VFW chapter, Lions Club, Independently-owned businesses help pality having its own police department, heart of Union County. However, Elks, Rotary Club and two senior organi- to define the character of a community. fire department, rescue squad and K thru Mountainside has remained unscathed by zations. All of these organizations provide Local business owners tend to support the grade 8 school system Garwood was the urbanization. recreational, social and community activi- schools, teams and organizations creating original industrial center of Union County. It is known for its tree-lined streets on ties for our residents. This past year we a true sense of community. Further, invest- A progressive community, we were second rolling hills peacefully nestled between held our inaugural Memorial Day Parade, ment by independent business owners, es- in the county to establish our all-day kin- the Watchung Reservation and Echo Lake which was a successful community event pecially local residents, confirms their con- dergarten program 30-plus years ago and Park. Mountainside has highly-rated el- to honor our veterans. fidence that Cranford is a sound place to one of the first in the nation to establish a ementary and middle schools as well as Mountainside is a community of willing invest. D.A.R.E. program in our elementary Governor Livingston High School, which individuals and it is their spirit of The township also prides itself on help- school. we share with Berkeley Heights. volunteerism that makes Mountainside the ing new business owners through the per- Garwood is bisected by a state highway, We have a diverse downtown that hosts community we love to call our home. mit and approval process. The Office of a county roadway lined with numerous a variety of stores and restaurants. The Paul Mirabelli, Mountainside Mayor Business & Economic Development has a retail businesses and the Raritan Valley business information packet that includes Railroad. These are the sights that people Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 New Providence, NJ 07974 a step-by-step guide for opening a busi- see when they quickly pass through our Joseph Bruno, Mayor J. Brooke Hern, Mayor ness. less than a square-mile municipality as 29 Park Avenue 360 Elkwood Avenue Beyond the downtown and its beautiful they go about their daily business. How- (908) 464-2700 (908) 665-1400 neighborhoods, Cranford is so much more. ever, our borough is much more than meets www.berkeleyheightstwp.com www.newprov.org An outstanding school system, a tremen- the eye; we are a quiet residential commu- dous park and recreation system that in- nity with secret pockets of well-manicured Clark, NJ 07066 Plainfield, NJ 07060 cludes pools, tennis courts, bike trails and lawns and well-kept homes on quiet tree- Salvatore Bonaccorso, Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs, Mayor a Community Center with programs for lined streets. We have dead ends where 430 Westfield Avenue 515 Watchung Avenue residents of all ages. young people shoot hoops and play street (732) 388-3600 (908) 753-3310 Civic organizations and clubs play an hockey as well as hidden playgrounds, www.ourclark.com www.plainfield.com active role and take great pride in Cranford brooks and a county park. The borough is with hundreds of volunteer members regu- a totally self-contained community that Cranford, NJ 07016 Rahway, NJ 07065 larly working on community improvement has every amenity needed within walking Thomas H. Hannen, Jr., Mayor Rick Proctor, Mayor projects and interesting programs. distance for all of our residents, no driving 8 Springfield Avenue 1 City Hall Plaza (908) 709-7200 (732) 827-2009 7th Congressional District www.cranford.com/township www.cityofrahway.com Rep. Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 Elizabeth, NJ 07201 Roselle, NJ 07203 LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, J. Christian Bollwage, Mayor Jamel Holley, Mayor Garwood, Summit and Cranford. Plainfield, Clark and Linden. 50 Winfield Scott Plaza 210 Chestnut Street ---LD-21--- --LD-22--- (908) 820-4170 (908) 245-5600 Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) www.elizabethnj.org www.boroughofroselle.com [email protected] [email protected] 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. Fanwood, NJ 07023 Roselle Park, NJ 07204 Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 Colleen Mahr, Mayor Joseph Accordi, Mayor (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 75 North Martine Ave. 110 East Westfield Avenue Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) (908) 322-8236 (908) 245-6180 [email protected] [email protected] www.fanwoodnj.org www.rosellepark.net 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 Garwood, NJ 07027 Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 Patricia Quattrocchi, Mayor Kevin Glover, Mayor Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) 403 South Avenue 430 Park Avenue [email protected] [email protected] (908) 789-0710 (908) 322-6700 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. www.garwood.org www.scotchplainsnj.com Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 Hillside, NJ 07205 Springfield, NJ 07081 Joseph Menza, Mayor David Amlen, Mayor Union County Freeholders, Elizabeth, New Jersey, (908) 527-4200 1409 Liberty Avenue 100 Mountain Avenue Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected]; Linda Carter, chair (973) 926-3000 (973) 912-2200 Public Info. (908) 527-4419 www.townshipofhillside.org www.springfield-nj.us Congressman State Senator Assemblyman Assemblywoman Kenilworth, NJ 07033 Summit, NJ 07901 Kathi Fiamingo, Mayor Ellen Dickson, Mayor 567 Boulevard 512 Springfield Avenue (908) 276-9090 (908) 273-6400 www.kenilworthnj.com www.cityofsummit.org
Linden, NJ 07036 Union, NJ 07083 Richard J. Gerbounka, Mayor Clifton People, Jr., Mayor 301 North Wood Avenue 1976 Morris Avenue (908) 474-8452 (908) 688-2800 www.linden-nj.org www.uniontownship.com
Leonard Lance Tom Kean, Jr. Jon Bramnick Nancy Munoz Mountainside, NJ 07092 Winfield, NJ 07036 Paul N. Mirabelli, Mayor Margaret McManus, Mayor County Court House, Elizabeth, New Jersey, (908) 527-4280 1385 Route 22 12 Gulfstream Avenue Satellite Office, 300 North Avenue East, Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 232-2400 908-925-3850 Surrogate James LaCorte - County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi - Sheriff Ralph Froehlich www.mountainside-nj.com www.winfield-nj.org Union County Prosecutor, 32 Rahway Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, (908) 527-4500 Theodore Romankow, email: [email protected] 2013 This Is Westfield Our 41st Annual Edition Page 61 Town Council of Westfield Municipal Appointments Town Council of Westfield continued Brett Glenn, Alt. 1, Dec. 31, 2013 2013 Jennifer Czarneki, Alt. 2, Dec. 31, 2013 Insurance Advisory Board Frank Arena, Council Liaison, Dec. 31, Mayoral Appointment, 3 yrs. 2013 Oliver Kirna, Dec. 31, 2014 Bruce Kaufmann, Director Ronald Bansky, Dec. 31, 2013 County Transportation Advisory Board Joseph Dazzo, Dec. 31, 2013 Mayoral appointment, 1 yr., Attends county Mike Csorba, Dec. 31, 2015 meetings. Michael Cash, Dec. 31, 2015 John Morgan, delegate, Dec. 31, 2013 Tree Preservation Commission George Lanzano, alt., Dec. 31, 2013 Mayoral appointment with council Memorial Library Board consent, 3 yrs., Meets on first Thursday Mayoral appointment with council each month at 7:30 p.m. in the conference consent, 5 yrs., Meets on third Thursday room at town hall. each month at 8 p.m. at the library. Shari Cohen, Dec. 31, 2014 Douglas Stokes, President, Dec. 31, 2015 Mike Schumann, Dec. 31, 2013 Pam Wiaczek,Vice-President, Dec. 31, Brian Daly, Dec. 31, 2013 2017 David Haas, Council Liaison, Dec. 31, Jim Capone, Jr., Treasurer, Dec. 31, 2016 2013 By Paul Lachenauer Stacy Weinman, Secretary, Dec. 31, 2015 Westfield Housing Commission Michael Fisher, Dec. 31, 2013 Mayoral appointment with council TOWN COUNCIL...Pictured, left to right, are: David Haas (W3), Jo Ann Neylan (W2), Frank Thomas Delaney, Dec. 31, 2014 consent, 1 yr., Meets first Wednesday Arena (W1), Mayor Andrew Skibitsky, Jim Foerst (W4), Keith Loughlin (W4), Mark LoGrippo Eric Leuthold, Dec. 31, 2017 each month at 7:30 p.m. in the conference (W3), Sam Della Fera (W1) - insert, Vicki Kimmins (W2) Mark LoGrippo, Council Liaison, Dec. room at town hall. 2013 David Oliviera, ex-officio, Dec. 31, 2013 Town Council Committees Gretchen Ohlig, Supt. Alt., Dec. 31, 2013 Joseph Farella, Dec. 31, 2013 Public Safety, Transportation, Parking Community Development Revenue Katherine Clifford, Dec. 31, 2013 Jo Ann Neylan, Chair, Keith Loughlin, V. C., Jim Foerst, Mark LoGrippo Sharing Committee Ronald Bansky, Dec. 31, 2013 Finance Policy Committee Mayoral appointment, 1 yr., Meets third Solid Waste Advisory Board Sam Della Fera, Chair, Mark LoGrippo, V.C., Jo Ann Neylan, David Haas Wednesday monthly at the County Admin. Mayoral appointment, 1 yr., Attends county Code Review & Town Property Committee Bldg., 300 North Ave., Westfield. meetings. Jim Foerst, Chair, Vicki Kimmins, V.C., Frank Arena, Sam Della Fera David Oliviera, Dec. 31, 2013 Vincent Spera, Dec. 31, 2013 Public Works Committee Kris McAloon, Dec. 31, 2013 Special Improvement District Board Frank Arena, Chair, David Haas, V.C., Vicki Kimmins, Keith Loughlin Historic Preservation Commission Mayoral appointment with council Mayoral appointment with council consent, 3 yrs., Meets once a month, usually consent, 4 yrs., 2 yrs, Alt., Meets last the third Monday. There are also volunteer Town Of Westfield Monday each month at 8 p.m. in the positions. Municipal Appointments conference room at town hall. Lisa Marvin, Merchant, Dec. 31, 2015 Air Traffic Advisory Board Thomas K. O’Neill, V.P., Dec. 31, 2015 Jennifer Czarnecki, Dec. 31, 2014 Dominick Verdic, Prop. Owner, Dec. 31, Mayoral appointment, 1 yr. David A. Oliviera, C.P.A., Dec. 31, 2013 David Hagan, Dec. 31, 2015 2014 Jerome Feder, Dec. 31, 2011 Seymour Koslowsky, D.D.S., Dec. 31, Christopher Miele, Class C, Dec. 31, 2014 Jaime Chavez, Merchant, Dec. 31, 2013 Rosemary Millet, Dec. 31, 2011 2014 Dave Lovato, Class C, Dec. 31, 2014 Alan DeRose, Property Owner, Dec. 31, Communications Advisory Board David Weinman, D.D.S., Dec. 31, 2015 Vacancy, Class C, Dec. 31, 2014 2015 Mayoral appointment with council Mitchell Beinhaker, Dec. 31, 2014 Kelly Kessler, Class C, Dec. 31, 2014 Open, Resident, Dec. 31, 2013 consent, 3 yrs., Meets first Thursday of Vasilios Diamantopoulos, M.D., Dec. 31, Kevin Neylan, Class C, Dec. 31, 2016 Robert Centrella, Resident, Dec. 31, 2014 each month at 7:30 p.m. in town hall 2016 Joseph Biren, Class B, Dec. 31, 2015 Sam Della Fera, Council Liaison, Dec. 31, conference room. Ronan Gold, D.M.D., Alt. 1, Dec. 31, Michael Fisher, Alt. 1, Dec. 31, 2014 2014 Todd Felter, Dec. 31, 2014 2013 Marla Collins, Alt. 2, Dec. 31, 2013 Shawn Hanna, Mayor’s Designee, Dec. Deirdra Malacrea, Dec. 31, 2013 Gavin Handwerker, Alt. 2, Dec. 31, 2014 Pl. Bd. Liaison, Class C, Dec. 2013 31, 2013 Ed Savickas, Dec. 31, 2014 Sam Della Fera, Council Liaison, Dec. 31, Vicki Kimmins, Council Liaison, Dec. James Gildea, Town Admin., Dec. 31, 2013 Ed Stellingwerf, Dec. 31, 2013 2013 Lillian Louie, Dec. 31, 2014 Megan Avallone, RN, M.P.H., Health The Westfield Regional Health Department Joe McHugh, Dec. 31, 2012 Officer The Westfield Regional Health Depart- Health which is appointed by the Govern- Bd. of Ed Liaison, Dec. 31, 2012 and Board Secretary ment is a governmental agency serving ing Body of each municipality. Each Board Board of Adjustment Planning Board eight municipalities for the purpose of of Health is comprised of between five and Appointed by town council, 4yrs., 2 yrs. Mayoral appointment, 4 yrs., 2 yrs. Alt., sharing public health and environmental nine members of the public representing a Alt., Meets second Monday each month at Meets first Monday of each month in services. The Department provides public broad spectrum of backgrounds within the 7:30 p.m. in town council chambers. council chambers. health services as mandated by the New community. William Heinbokel, Chair, Dec. 31, 2013 Vince Wilt, Chairman, Dec. 31, 2013 Jersey Public Health Council as detailed in The Westfield Regional Health Depart- Mark Doherty, Dec. 31, 2014 Robert Newell, Dec. 31, 2014 “Recognized Public Health Activities and ment services Westfield, New Providence, Andrew Wasserman, Dec. 31, 2013 John Bennett, Dec. 31, 2013 Minimum Standards of Performance for Roselle Park, Fanwood, Garwood, Robert Burslem, Dec. 31, 2015 Frank Smith, Dec. 31, 2015 Local Boards of Health in New Jersey.” Mountainside, Cranford and Summit. Chris Masciale, Dec. 31, 2015 Tom Walsh, Class IV, Dec. 31, 2016 The Department also enforces the New Each municipality is required to provide Anthony Cerami, Dec. 31, 2016 Darielle Walsh, Class IV, Dec. 31, 2016 Jersey State Sanitary Codes, State laws animal-control services and every munic- Mary Alice Ryan, Dec. 31, 2014 Dan Clifford, Alt. 1, Dec. 31, 2014 and regulations, local ordinances, and poli- pality has its own board of health. Robert Whitehead, Alt. 1, Dec. 31, 2014 Vacancy, Alt. 2, Dec. 31, 2013 cies established by each municipalities The Westfield Board of Health has a Joe Lofrtus, Alt. 2, Dec. 31, 2013 Kris McAloon, Class II - Sec., Dec. 31, Local Board of Health. shared-service contract with Animal Con- Kathleen Neville, Zoning Official 2013 Public health planning and policies are trol Solutions - a joint contract with Sum- Vince Loughlin, Attorney Jim Foerst, Council Liaison, Dec. 31, 2013 developed, implemented and monitored mit and New Providence. Kathleen Nemeth, Secretary Bob Centrella, Mayor Designee, Dec. 31, by each municipalities local Board of e-mail: [email protected] Board of Architectural Review 2013 Mayoral appointment with council Ken Soriero, Attorney consent, 3 yrs., Meets last Monday each Kathy Nemeth, Recording Secretary month. Recreation Commission David Hagan, Dec. 31, 2014 Mayoral appointment with council Roger Studwell, Dec. 31, 2015 consent, 3 yrs., Meets first Monday each Open, Dec. 31, 2015 month at 8 p.m. in Recreation Conference William Taylor, Dec. 31, 2014 Room in town hall. Robert Benacchio, Dec. 31, 2013 Peter Echausse, Chairman, Dec. 31, 2013 Vacancy, Dec. 31, 2013 William Kelly, Dec. 31, 2014 Planning Board Liaison, Dec. 31, 2013 Tom Ripperger, Dec. 31, 2014 Board of Health Mike Cash, Dec. 31, 2014 Mayoral appointment with council Larry McDermott, Dec. 31, 2013 consent, 4 yrs., 2 yrs. Alt.,eam Meets first VillaneKevin Neylan, Dec. 31, 2013 Monday of month at 5:30 p.m. in mayor’s Gary Fox, Dec. 31, 2013 conference room. Jeff O’Connor, Dec. 31, 2015 SAFE HAVEN…Members of the public line up to enter the Westfield Memorial Library Larry Budnick, M.D., Pres., Dec. 31, 2016 Loren Weinstein, Dec. 31, 2015 following Superstorm Sandy last October, which left much of the town without power. Page 62 This Is Westfield Our 41st Annual Edition 2013
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