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By BRIAN TRUSDELL August 30 meeting on the progress The systems have been tested over Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and subsequently gave The Westfield the past two weeks, Ms. Sullivan said, WESTFIELD – About half of the Leader a more detailed description in but some functions – such as a princi- infrastructure upgrades to Westfield an interview last Thursday. pal having the capability to lock down schools approved with an $8.6 million Most of the work was done during a school from his or her mobile phone bond referendum in January are either the summer months so as to be ready – have not yet been activated. completed or underway, while another by today’s opening, but more will re- The systems eventually will be tied $4 million in renovations to the middle start before the school year’s end. into the fire alarm systems. Three school auditoriums are anticipated to “There’s work we can do after schools – McKinley, Jefferson and begin toward the end of the school year. hours,” Ms. Sullivan said. Franklin – had new fire alarm systems New digital clock, bell and public Just under $4 million has been spent installed over the summer. Five more address systems have been installed in or placed in the form of purchase schools will get those next year. all 10 schools and are operational, orders, she said. Westfield High School and Roosevelt while new boilers have been delivered Probably the most visible change is were outfitted with new emergency to two schools, a wheelchair lift put in the clock/public address systems, alert systems only a few years ago and at another and other improvements which have the capacity to not only were not included in the recent up- made throughout the district. display the time but also emergency grades. District business administrator Dana instructions with strobe lights and other McKinley, Jefferson and Franklin Sullivan briefed the school board at its messages. will still use the old systems as school begins as the new ones still need to be tested before being made operational. Other less noticeable changes were improvements to the Wi-Fi networks Mark DeHanes for The Westfield Leader at all six elementary schools and new LAST HURRAH…Music lovers get in a final night of Sweet Sounds on August 30, listening to the group Watson as the boilers at Wilson and Jefferson el- Westfield jazz series sponsored by the Downtown Westfield Corporation came to a close. ementary schools. Plumbing to con- nect those fixtures to the existing pip- ing system is underway and will be ready Saturday, October 15, when the state requires heating systems to be Ex Officials Dispute Glover’s operational, Ms. Sullivan said. “I’m not concerned about them not being ready,” she said. “If they hadn’t been delivered yet, then I might be Claim On Manager’s Salary worried.” A wheelchair lift to make the multi- By FRED T. ROSSI At the council’s August 30 meet- Calling the mayor’s action “com- purpose room on the lower floor of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ing, Mr. Jones questioned the mayor plete arrogance,” Mr. Marks pointed McKinley more accessible has been SCOTCH PLAINS — Two former about the salary increase, and Mayor out that if the mayor did have private Brian Trusdell for The Westfield Leader installed, but has not yet been inspected. mayors and a former township man- Glover said he was following prece- discussions with other council mem- KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON...Westfield Schools Business Administrator Dana Sullivan outlines for The Westfield Leader the progress on infrastructure upgrades But Ms. Sullivan said it was not a ager all say that Mayor Kevin Glover dent, claiming that previous mayors bers about the salary increase, “then throughout the district, including completed projects and those still ongoing. problem because McKinley does not acted outside his authority in granting had done likewise. Township attor- he has acted improperly as well.” have any wheelchair-restricted students. a salary increase to township man- ney Robert Renaud was asked to look Former mayor Nancy Malool, who It was a “proactive” move, she said. ager Al Mirabella. into the propriety of the salary in- served from 2009 through May 2012, An elevator to make the third floor Councilman Llewellyn Jones dis- crease. told The Leader that, in the council- Mountainside Debates Idea accessible at Roosevelt is on order. covered the increase while conduct- Mayor Glover told The Leader this manager form of government that After-hours work will begin on that ing a mid-year review of the week that in January, he had met with exists in Scotch Plains, “the mayor project after school has started, she township’s finances, he told The chief financial officer Lori Majeski cannot act unilaterally on anything, Of More Commuter Parking said. Westfield Leader, and spotted a higher “to ask how raises for the township with very few exceptions such as per- Visible, but more discreet, changes salary being paid to the manager than manager were handled in the past forming weddings. The mayor can- By KATE BROWNE Tuesday night’s meeting, construction are safety and security enhancements. was agreed to when Mr. Mirabella because I wanted to ensure the appro- not give the manager a raise,” she Specially Written for The Westfield Leader companies which have crews idle as a Speakers, as part of the digital public was hired in January 2015. priate process was followed.” said. “The whole governing body MOUNTAINSIDE — The members result of Governor Chris Christie’s shut- address systems, have been installed “I didn’t recall voting on [a salary He claimed that Ms. Majeski told needs to weigh in.” of the Mountainside Borough Council down of state road and bridge projects in stairwells, restrooms and play- increase] or passing an update to [Mr. him that “the process has been that She said there is no precedent for a debated during Tuesday’s work meet- are now motivated to submit signifi- ground areas. Mirabella’s employment] contract,” the mayor awards raises to the town- mayor handing out a salary increase ing whether to include 19 additional cantly reduced bids. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Councilman Jones said. ship manager.” without the council’s assent. revenue generating parking spots at The state’s emergency work stop- But two of the mayor’s predeces- Thomas Atkins, who served as Borough Hall. page order went into effect July 8, after sors said otherwise, with Martin township manager from 1980 to 2008, Because it is adjacent to Route 22 the legislature failed to approve a pro- Marks, a Republican who served as also said the mayor in a council- and next to an NJ Transit stop for the posed gas tax increase intended to re- Local Ceremonies Set mayor from 2000 through 2008, tell- manager form of government has “no bus routes to Newark and New York plenish the Transportation Trust Fund ing The Leader that, “salary increases authority to change the manager’s City, there is a high demand for com- (TTF). As a result of the Governor’s For 9-11 Observances were never given out unilaterally to salary; only the council as a whole muter parking in the area near Borough order, nearly $3.5 billion worth of the manager without thorough dis- can do so.” Hall. According to Borough Adminis- bridge, road and mass transit renova- By BRIAN TRUSDELL three Scotch Plains residents killed: cussion among the entire council,” Speaking to The Leader, he pointed trator James Debbie, Jr., there have tions deemed nonessential were put on Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Matthew Horning, James Walsh and adding that Mr. Glover— a Democrat out that the manager has the legal been complaints from homeowners in hold in an effort to conserve what little AREA – Area residents will honor Mark Rothenberg. who was a council member for six authority to establish salaries for non- the area about commuters parking near money remained in the TTF while law- the memory of those killed in the Westfield will hold its service at years prior to being elected mayor— union appointed staff except for coun- their homes and on several occasions, makers continued to work at finding a terrorist attacks of September 11, 6:30 p.m. at its September 11th Me- “knows that, too.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 particularly when Municipal Court is in funding solution. 2001, at several local remembrance morial at the corner of North Avenue session or training courses are being Mr. Debbie explained that Moun- ceremonies on the 15th anniversary and East Broad Street. held, visitors to Borough Hall have tainside currently rents parking spots to of the hijackings of four planes by The Westfield memorial, which was been forced to park on the adjacent 65 vehicle owners and there are 10 Islamic radicals that resulted in the dedicated a year after the attacks, softball fields. people on the waiting list. Priority is deaths of 2,996 people. includes a center obelisk with the Several years ago the council ob- given to Mountainside residents who Besides the annual ceremony on names of all 2,996 victims, fronted by tained bids for repaving the parking lot, are permitted to buy quarterly parking the former site of the World Trade 12 stone markers inscribed with the adding more spots and improving drain- permits, while non-residents are re- Center in lower Manhattan which names of the 12 Westfielders who age. At that time, the bids that the stricted to monthly parking permits. At begins at 8:46 a.m., the moment the died: Andrew Alemeno, David Otey council received where all in the the current parking rates the additional first plane struck the north tower, a Campbell, Michael Davidson, Dean $80,000 range. However, as Town En- spots could have a five-year payback state observance to recognize the 749 Eberling, Stephen Mark Fogel, Tho- gineer Michael Disko explained during CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 New Jerseyans who died will be held mas Glasser, Richard Madden, John at the Empty Sky Memorial in Lib- “Pepe” Salerno, See-Wong Shum, erty State Park in Jersey City. Anthony Starita, Leo Russell Keane “An Afternoon of Remembrance III and Jim Walsh. and Tribute” will begin at 3 p.m. at Opening remarks by Mayor Andy the memorial, which is New Jersey’s Skibitsky will be followed by the official monument to the victims and Pledge of Allegiance, prayers of com- was dedicated 10 years to the day memoration, the presentation of a after the attacks. ceremonial wreath, taps, the singing Union County officials have in- of “God Bless America” and a silent vited the public to its September 11th reflection. Memorial in Echo Lake Park in Cranford’s observance will begin Mountainside from “the morning at 7 p.m. in WTC Park at the corner of Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader hours until 9 p.m.” An honor guard Springfield and North Union Avenues. HOPING TO WIN...Teens, children and adults try their luck at the frog pond last will stand watch from 6 to 9 p.m. with The township’s monument honors six weekend during Scotch Plains’ annual Labor Day Italian Festival. The event was residents encouraged to bring and residents killed 15 years ago: Dean hosted by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Chapter of UNICO and St. Bartholomew the light candles. Sixty county residents Eberling, who also is memorialized Apostle Church and Academy and drew hundreds of people to the church grounds. were killed in the attacks. at Westfield’s site, Christopher Grady, Local services will begin at 5 p.m. Robert Lynch, Gregory Milanowycz, PAGE INDEX in Scotch Plains on the Alan M. Au- Thomas Regan and Leonard Snyder. Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 16-17 gustine Village Green on Park Av- While Westfield’s ceremony is Editorial ...... 3-5, 16 Sports ...... 9-15 enue. scheduled for rain or shine, Cranford’s Mark DeHanes for The Westfield Leader Police ...... 15 Real Estate .... 9-18 KING ME…A Westfield tyke contemplates his next move in a giant game of Mayor Kevin Glover will address tribute will be moved to the First Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 15 checkers on East Broad Street during the final night of the weekly Sweet Sounds the gathering along with prayers of- Presbyterian Church across Spring- Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 17-18 Downtown Jazz Festival on August 30. fered by local clergy in honor of the field in case of inclement weather. 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PROPERTY REAL ESTATE LAND USE DEVELOPMENT ‹7YVWLY[`;H_(WWLHSZ ‹=HYPHUJL(WWSPJH[PVUZ ‹7YVWLY[`(JX\PZP[PVU DEVELOPMENT? ‹9LZPKLU[PHSHUK ‹7SHUUPUNHUKAVUPUN HUK+L]LSVWTLU[ *VTTLYJPHS )VHYK(WWYV]HSZ ‹*6(/HUK(MMVYKHISL >LRUV^>LZ[ÄLSKaVUPUNSH^Z 7\YJOHZLHUK ‹*VTTLYJPHS4P_LK /V\ZPUN9LN\SH[PVUZ :HSL*SVZPUNZ division of local government The three remaining mayoral can- Engineer Peter Bondar said. slabs, or about 5 percent of the surface, services. She currently serves as as- didates and the two township council The school board is planning to have near the gate due to how the concrete sistant township manager in East candidates — Democrat Luisa Bianco See it all on the Web! the project completed this year. The cured, Mr. Bondar said. Windsor. and Republican Ted Spera — will Upgrades council had met with the school board To keep the cracks from becoming Mrs. Malool told The Westfield meet on Wednesday, October 26, for www.goleader.com CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 to present alternatives to adding more larger, re-pouring is suggested and Leader earlier this week that “I love a debate sponsored by The Leader. Additionally, more surveillance impervious surface to an area that floods, would be covered under the contractor’s cameras and coded door locks have as well as finding ways to not pave over guarantee. Recreation Commission been put in place, although Ms. a field the children use for recreation. Director Bob Budiansky had said last Sullivan would not disclose where “We never really got any formal re- month that the work would take about those were located. The latest installa- sponse back from our proposal and our four weeks to complete and the park tions were “phase two” of the security alternatives asking them to re-stripe the would be closed. upgrades. lot…looking for parking on the street,” In a special meeting held prior to the Probably Westfield High School’s Ms. Mahr said. “Everything we put on agenda setting session, the council ap- most evident change was the replace- the table was rejected. proved two contracts. The first was ment of a wall divider in the gymna- “They never pursued anything. They with Competitive Aluminum for sium. would rather spend three-quarters of a $15,710 to replace 17 windows at bor- However, likely by the end of No- million dollars on a paved parking lot ough hall with new Anderson double vember, the high school – along with and ripping up the grass than entertain- hung windows. Also, the janitorial con- Edison, Roosevelt, Tamaques and Wil- ing any of the suggestions we put out. tract with BMI was approved for an- son – will have solar panels erected on So much for a shared service coordinat- other quarter at $2,000 a month. the roofs. The new panels are part of a ing council.” Liz Jeffery discussed Fanwood’s re- power-purchase agreement that will The proposed parking lot expansion development projects in a special meet- have the district buying the power drew students to petition against paving ing. Fanwood Pharmacy and Kessler from the several companies that in- their playing field, and residents speak- Rehabilitation have both opened on stalled them. ing in opposition to the plan. South Avenue in the Fanwood Crossing Once the system is engaged, hope- Scotch Plains Mayor Kevin Glover building. fully by January, the savings to the sarcastically condemned the plan along Two other tenants –a retail eyewear district is estimated to be about with members of that town’s council at store and a facial/beauty shop — are $100,000 annually, Ms. Sullivan said. one of its meetings last month. interested in opening in the new build- The next step is to obtain building ing as well. permits and other paperwork, which Joe Ponzio has razed the building on will take about two months. his property at 35 Second Street, which Ms. Sullivan also told the board to MS Council sits between the former Wilbur- be prepared to discuss more detailed CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Livingston and the Dean Oil sites. Mr. plans and work schedules regarding period as they would generate approxi- Ponzio is planning to erect a mixed-use the middle school auditoriums. mately $50,000 in revenue over the building that would have commercial New seating, flooring, sound sys- next five years. operations on the first floor and apart- tems, lighting and air conditioning in- Several members of the council ex- ments on the second floor. stallations are envisioned. pressed concern regarding the aesthet- China Moon restaurant is undergo- The architect is working with acous- ics of the proposal particularly about ing a renovation to the front and rear tic experts with regard to design ele- whether a sufficient landscaping façade as well as moving back the ments. The project will need to go out “buffer” of trees and shrubs could be kitchen that currently is situated in the to bid and then shared with the board. installed and over the loss of open green front to allow for some seating outside “I can’t imagine when the work will space. without a view into the kitchen. start: maybe before school ends, maybe After extensive discussions, Mayor The owners of the site where the mid-June,” Ms. Sullivan said. “I’m Paul Mirabelli asked Mr. Disko to cre- A&P supermarket was located are plan- hoping it can be finished in the summer. ate drawings of the proposed expanded ning to demolish the building, which I don’t know done if it can be done in parking lot for the council to review would then decrease their tax bill, Ms. one summer. I can’t say for sure they’ll prior to its next meeting on Tuesday, Jeffery told The Westfield Leader. There We’re keeping our be ready by next September.” September 20. is still no movement on the future of that In other business, the council heard a property, she said. request from the owners of 323 Darby Landmark LLC received site plan 109-year old foundation and adding Lane. The couple asked the governing approval from the planning board last body to approve a waiver from the five- week to build an apartment complex Salary atop the brownfield site where Dean CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 year road opening moratorium. They 48,000 square feet of possibilities. explained that their home was built in Oil once operated. cil members, the manager himself 1956 and has electrical appliances and The plan okayed 28 market-rate and Since 1907, focusing on the individual—and on building his intellect, character and faith— and the municipal legal team. an oil heating system. They would like seven “affordable housing” rental units. “But it is the council as a whole— to remove the oil system and install a Environmental cleanup had begun and has been the foundation of Oratory Preparatory School. With this cornerstone philosophy the mayor has zero specific legal au- gas line; however, since Darby Lane a portion near the property line adja- driving everything we do in our tight-knit community, we’re constantly growing. This fall, you thority to do so—that sets a manager’s was paved in 2014, it is subject to the cent to the borough property remains to can see our growth in the physical changes on campus. salary,” he said. reopening moratorium and they would be cleaned. Mayor Glover told The Leader that not be able to do the work until 2019. “They have monitoring wells,” Ms. We’re proud to open the doors of our brand new 48,000-square-foot building, DeGaeta Hall. Mr. Mirabella was given a salary in- Mr. Disko offered to contact the gas Mahr said. Featuring more classrooms, an innovative science lab, a state-of-the-art gymnasium and crease “because he has done an excel- company and determine if it would be Elizabethtown Gas has completed its line improvements this year, Mr. ȴWQHVVFHQWHUH[SDQVLYHDUWURRPDQGHYHQDVHQLRUORXQJHWRKRQRURXUXSSHUFODVVPHQ lent job of turning our government possible to tunnel under the curb line around and making it more efficient and connect the family to an existing Bondar said. The company will repave DeGaeta Hall is built to prepare each young man for life beyond the classroom. and more responsive to the people of gas line that is located near their home. Hunter Avenue between Midway and One student at a time. One brick at a time. That’s how we build for the future. Scotch Plains. He has played a key Mr. Disko explained that there would Scotch Plains Avenue beginning this role in helping to stabilize our mu- be challenges with this potential solu- week, he said. For more information: 908-273-5771, ext 1 or nicipal taxes, including two consecu- tion since there is a risk that the soil A new “bump out” and a three-way [email protected] • oratoryprep.org tive municipal budgets with no tax supporting the road in the area of the stop sign will be installed at Sheelen’s increases, while realizing an improve- gas line may collapse, and advised that Crossing and North Avenue to “shorten ment of our bond rating.” he would have additional information the crosswalk distance” and “improve The mayor said the boost in salary on this option prior to the next meeting. safety at the intersection,” Mr. Bondar “took place nine months ago, was In further business, the council unani- said. Fall 2016 Open House Schedule purely based on merit, and was un- mously voted to approve a raffle appli- The improvement is part of the 2016 dertaken in a manner that was entirely cation from New Jersey Association of road improvement program, Ms. Mahr Sunday, October 2 • 1-3 p.m. appropriate. Obviously, it’s an elec- Twins Mothers Club for a 50/50 off said. The intersection has been a means Thursday, October 20 • 6:45 - 8:15 p.m. tion year and my opponents will try premises draw and to participate in the of pedestrian traffic to and from the anything to cloud” Mr. Mirabella’s County of Union Leaf Disposal Pro- train station “for generations,” Coun- accomplishments. gram. cilman Jack Molenaar said. Spend Your Advertising Dollar Where It Counts! In Print and On The Net 24/7 Citizens are invited to create and place their political Ads in our publications. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, September 8, 2016 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 57th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 36-2016 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Ex Officials Dispute Glover’s Claim On Manager’s Salary

By FRED T. ROSSI increase] or passing an update to the appropriate process was fol- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times [Mr. Mirabella’s employment] con- lowed.” SCOTCH PLAINS — Two tract,” Mr. Jones said. He claimed that Ms. Majeski told former mayors and a former town- At the council’s August 30 meet- him that “the process has been that ship manager all say that Mayor ing, Mr. Jones questioned the mayor the mayor awards raises to the town- Kevin Glover acted outside his au- about the salary increase, and Mayor ship manager.” thority in granting a salary increase Glover said he was following pre- But two of the mayor’s predeces- to township manager Al Mirabella. cedent, claiming that previous may- sors said otherwise, with Martin Councilman Llewellyn Jones dis- ors had done likewise. Township Marks, a Republican who served as covered the increase while conduct- attorney Robert Renaud was asked mayor from 2000 through 2008, tell- ing a mid-year review of the to look into the propriety of the ing The Times that, “salary increases township’s finances, he told The salary increase. were never given out unilaterally to Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, and Mayor Glover told The Times this the manager without thorough dis- spotted a higher salary being paid week that in January, he had met cussion among the entire council,” to the manager than was agreed to with chief financial officer Lori adding that Mayor Glover— a when Mr. Mirabella was hired in Majeski “to ask how raises for the Democrat who was a council mem- January 2015. township manager were handled in ber for six years prior to being “I didn’t recall voting on [a salary the past because I wanted to ensure elected mayor—“knows that, too.” Calling the mayor’s action “com- plete arrogance,” Mr. Marks pointed out that if the mayor did have pri- vate discussions with other council members about the salary increase, “then he has acted improperly as Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times well.” ONE LAST MERRY GO ROUND…Children get in a ride on painted ponies and zebras during the annual Labor Day Former mayor Nancy Malool, weekend Italian Festival, hosted by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Chapter of UNICO and St. Bartholomew's Church and who served from 2009 through May Academy. 2012, told The Times that, in the council-manager form of govern- ment that exists in Scotch Plains, Station Square Apartments “the mayor cannot act unilaterally on anything, with very few excep- tions such as performing weddings. “The mayor cannot give the man- Approved for Dean Oil Site ager a raise,” she said. “The whole governing body needs to weigh in.” By CHRISTINA M. HINKE The development will be bigger than town homes, separated by driveways She said there is no precedent for Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the 24 units originally planned, with and one courtyard. The exterior is to a mayor handing out a salary in- FANWOOD — The planning board the 35 rental units spread across four be made of tumbled red brick veneer crease without the council’s assent. unanimously approved a site plan rows of buildings. and hardy plank in earth-tone colors. Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times SATURDAY IN THE PARK…Or Thursday Night on the Village Green. The Thomas Atkins, who served as Wednesday for a 35-unit apartment Seven of the units will be earmarked The market rate apartments will in- band Good Works entertains the crowd on the final night of the Scotch Plains township manager from 1980 to complex on the formerly environmen- for affordable housing, which were clude 14 three-bedroom units and 14 music series last Thursday, including several selections from the group Chicago at 2008, also said the mayor in a coun- tally damaged site of the old Dean Oil included in the borough’s agreement two-bedroom units. The affordable the request of Mayor Kevin Glover. cil-manager form of government has Corporation at the corner of Second this year with the Fair Share Housing housing will be available to low- to “no authority to change the Street and La Grande Avenue. Center of Cherry Hill that stipulates moderate-income renters with a mix manager’s salary; only the council “I think this will be a great project the borough is to provide 218 afford- of one- and two-bedroom apartments. Malool Pulls Independent as a whole can do so.” and the last piece of block 64. I think able housing units within any newly There were no variances or waiv- Speaking to The Times, he pointed you will do it justice,” Mayor Colleen developed land used for multi-family ers required for the site plan, attorney out that the manager has the legal Mahr said. housing within the next 10 years. Rick Schkolnick said. The plan in- Scotch Plains Mayoral Bid authority to establish salaries for The vote was the final procedural Back in 1999, another developer had cluded 64 parking spaces on site, non-union appointed staff except hurdle for a project that was delayed been denied a use variance by the board where the ordinance requires 80 By FRED T. ROSSI working in government but I don’t for council members, the manager more than a decade because of more to erect a two-story building with 25 spaces. Mr. Schkolnick said the state Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times love politics. I had to face the fact that himself and the municipal legal than $1 million of environmental apartments, some of which were desig- residential site improvement stan- SCOTCH PLAINS — Former I’m not a politician and never really team. cleanup spent by both the borough and nated for affordable housing. Residents dards (RSIS) allows Landmark to in- mayor Nancy Malool is ending her have been.” “But it is the council as a whole— developer Landmark LLC, an indict- then were against the density. clude off-site parking to meet the 80- independent mayoral candidacy be- She said she wanted to run for the mayor has zero specific legal ment of one of the partners and a In 2006, the board had heard a pro- slot requirement. cause she concluded that she “wasn’t mayor “because I don’t like the direc- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 recession. posal for 24 units by a new developer, In 2006, the board approved “relax ready to re-enter the world of politics, tion our town is heading in and I hate Landmark, and Chairman Dale Flow- parking,” zoning officer Ray Sullivan at least not as an elected official.” how political it has become.” ers said he thought at the time it was said. Drivers will access the Mrs. Malool’s withdrawal from the She added her feeling that “Scotch Local Ceremonies Set too dense. townhomes by way of the municipal race leaves three candidates: Demo- Plains is a very different town than it “Times are changing,” Mr. Flowers parking lot adjacent to the site. cratic incumbent Kevin Glover, who was eight years ago when I ran last.” said. “I have concerns how the parking Each market-rate town home is to is seeking a second term, Republican While she is not publicly backing For 9-11 Observances is going to play out…we have to make have a two-car garage and the afford- Alexander Smith and independent any of the remaining mayoral candi- sure to keep an eye on it … I think it is able housing units are designed to candidate Keith Owens. dates, Mrs. Malool says she “still By BRIAN TRUSDELL three Scotch Plains residents killed: a positive for Fanwood. I was on the have carports placed on the ground Mrs. Malool was elected mayor in cares about the future of our town Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Matthew Horning, James Walsh and fence coming in, but I was swayed.” level underneath each of the units. 2008 after six years on the township greatly, and I realize I need to find AREA – Area residents will honor Mark Rothenberg. “It keeps to the spirit of the redevel- Mr. Flowers, and a few other board council. She served until May 2012 another way to contribute. I’m not the memory of those killed in the Westfield will hold its service at opment plan,” board member Jack members and residents had voiced when she resigned to take a job with sure what that is right now, but I still terrorist attacks of September 11, 6:30 p.m. at its September 11th Me- Molenaar said, noting the aesthetics their concerns about the traffic on La the state department of community hope to be able to have a positive 2001, at several local remembrance morial at the corner of North Avenue and walkability to downtown. “This is Grande Avenue and Second Street and affairs’ division of local government impact in some way.” ceremonies on the 15th anniversary and East Broad Street. probably more than some people want. how this development can add to the services. She currently serves as as- The three remaining mayoral can- of the hijackings of four planes by The Westfield memorial, which was But this is as close as we can get that already congested streets. sistant township manager in East didates and the two township council Islamic radicals that resulted in the dedicated a year after the attacks, we are proud of.” Resident Wendy Oldham asked for a Windsor. candidates—Democrat Luisa Bianco deaths of 2,996 people. includes a center obelisk with the The site plan showed four rows of CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Mrs. Malool told The Scotch and Republican Ted Spera—will meet Besides the annual ceremony on names of all 2,996 victims, fronted by Plains-Fanwood Times earlier this on Wednesday, October 26 for a de- the former site of the World Trade 12 stone markers inscribed with the week that “I love government and bate sponsored by The Times. Center in lower Manhattan which names of the 12 Westfielders who begins at 8:46 a.m., the moment the died: Andrew Alemeno, David Otey first plane struck the north tower, a Campbell, Michael Davidson, Dean state observance to recognize the 749 Eberling, Stephen Mark Fogel, Tho- New Jerseyans who died will be held mas Glasser, Richard Madden, John at the Empty Sky Memorial in Lib- “Pepe” Salerno, See-Wong Shum, erty State Park in Jersey City. Anthony Starita, Leo Russell Keane “An Afternoon of Remembrance III and Jim Walsh. and Tribute” will begin at 3 p.m. at Opening remarks by Mayor Andy the memorial, which is New Jersey’s Skibitsky will be followed by the official monument to the victims and Pledge of Allegiance, prayers of com- was dedicated 10 years to the day memoration, the presentation of a after the attacks. ceremonial wreath, taps, the singing Union County officials have in- of “God Bless America” and a silent vited the public to its September 11th reflection. Memorial in Echo Lake Park in Cranford’s observance will begin Mountainside from “the morning at 7 p.m. in WTC Park at the corner of hours until 9 p.m.” An honor guard Springfield and North Union Avenues. Christina M. Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times will stand watch from 6-to-9 p.m. The township’s monument honors six COMING SOON…A front view of the Station Square apartment complex on the with residents encouraged to bring residents killed 15 years ago: Dean old Dean Oil site is presented to the Fanwood Planning Board at its meeting on and light candles. Sixty county resi- Eberling, who also is memorialized August 31. The board approved the site plan for the 35-unit project. dents were killed in the attacks. at Westfield’s site, Christopher Grady, Local services will begin at 5 p.m. Robert Lynch, Gregory Milanowycz, PAGE INDEX in Scotch Plains on the Alan M. Au- Thomas Regan and Leonard Snyder. Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 16-17 gustine Village Green on Park Av- While Westfield’s ceremony is Editorial ...... 3-5, 16 Sports ...... 9-15 Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times enue. scheduled for rain or shine, Cranford’s HOPING TO WIN...Teens, children and adults try their luck at the frog pond last Police ...... 15 Real Estate .... 9-18 weekend during Scotch Plains’ annual Labor Day Italian Festival. The event was Mayor Kevin Glover will address tribute will be moved to the First Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 15 hosted by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Chapter of UNICO and St. Bartholomew the gathering along with prayers of- Presbyterian Church across Spring- Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 17-18 the Apostle Church and Academy and drew hundreds of people to the church fered by local clergy in honor of the field in case of inclement weather. grounds. 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Station Square Fanwood Disappointed with CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 traffic light on the corner, but Mr. parcel of land, he said. BOE Parking Lot Decision Molenaar explained that a traffic light Resident and owner of the property can add to traffic accidents. Residents at 35 Second Street, adjacent to Station By CHRISTINA M. HINKE skate park. Cracks have formed on Steve Worly and Ed Tomiaka asked the Square, Joe Ponzio, said the site is still Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times six slabs, or about 5 percent of the board to not approve the 35 units but to contaminated and there are “legal is- FANWOOD — Mayor Colleen surface, near the gate due to how the go back to the 24 in the original plan. sues” remaining. Mahr expressed dissatisfaction with concrete cured, Mr. Bondar said. Earlier in the meeting, a representa- Mr. Weinflash responded that the the Scotch Plains-Fanwood School To keep the cracks from becoming tive for Landmark, Jeff Weinflash, said Departmental of Environmental Pro- Board’s decision to expand the park- larger, re-pouring is suggested and his company was ready to sell the prop- tection “signed off on our remedial ing lot between Park Middle School would be covered under the erty due to the costliness of the environ- action plan”. and School One, joining her Scotch contractor’s guarantee. Recreation mental remediation. Going forward the environmental Plains counterparts in criticizing the Commission Director Bob However, the sale fell through after remediation will be reviewed by li- move. Budiansky had said last month that Landmark learned they would remain censed site remediation specialist Peter “We are extremely disappointed,” the work would take about four weeks liable for any future cleanup even if it Hansen of Eco Sciences. Ms. Mahr said at Tuesday night’s to complete and the park would be sold the property. “The site still smells (of oil) when it council meeting. closed. “The borough wanted to add afford- rains,” said Matthew Fugett, a resident The lot will be expanded to allow In a special meeting held prior to able housing. We wanted to continue across the street from the site on La for 55-60 more parking spaces for the agenda setting session, the coun- with what we had and not do affordable Grande Avenue. employees, paving over a grassy cil approved two contracts. The first housing,” Mr. Weinflash said. He also complained of how it would playground area, and moved 100 feet was with Competitive Aluminum for A “small sliver” on the northern prop- affect traffic and accidents and asked ROLLING ON THE RIVER…Westfielders Bob and Ellen Albino, left, along with closer to a stream than originally $15,710 to replace 17 windows at Mountainside residents Carol and Pat Genova, right, take their Westfield Leader erty line remains contaminated and the the utility boxes not be along the front- for a cruise down the Douro River in Portugal while on vacation this summer. planned. The board made the deci- borough hall with new Anderson soil will be removed, he said. age of La Grande Avenue. sion with permission from the New double hung windows. Also, the jani- Seepage is coming from northwest to One of the conditions of approval is Jersey Department of Environmen- torial contract with BMI was ap- the southeast of the property, Mr. to work with PSE&G to find another See it all on the Web! tal Protection, Borough Engineer proved for another quarter at $2,000 Weinflash said. Once the soil from that location for transformers originally Salary Peter Bondar said at the council’s a month. corner is removed, a vapor barrier will planned to be placed on the street side agenda session. Liz Jeffery discussed Fanwood’s www.goleader.com CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 have to be installed to cap the entire of La Grande Avenue. The school board is planning to redevelopment projects in a special authority to do so—that sets a have the project completed this year. meeting. Fanwood Pharmacy and manager’s salary,” he said. The council had met with the school Kessler Rehabilitation have both Mayor Glover told The Times that board to present alternatives to add- opened on South Avenue in the Fan- Mr. Mirabella was given a salary in- ing more impervious surface to an wood Crossing building. crease “because he has done an excel- area that floods, as well as finding Two other tenants –a retail eyewear lent job of turning our government ways to not pave over a field the store and a facial/beauty shop — are around and making it more efficient children use for recreation. interested in opening in the new and more responsive to the people of “We never really got any formal building as well. Scotch Plains. He has played a key response back from our proposal and Joe Ponzio has razed the building role in helping to stabilize our mu- our alternatives asking them to re- on his property at 35 Second Street, nicipal taxes, including two consecu- stripe the lot…looking for parking which sits between the former tive municipal budgets with no tax on the street,” Ms. Mahr said. “Ev- Wilbur-Livingston and the Dean Oil increases, while realizing an improve- erything we put on the table was sites. Mr. Ponzio is planning to erect ment of our bond rating.” rejected. a mixed-use building that would have The mayor said the boost in sal- “They never pursued anything. commercial operations on the first ary “took place nine months ago, They would rather spend three-quar- floor and apartments on the second was purely based on merit, and was ters of a million dollars on a paved floor. undertaken in a manner that was parking lot and ripping up the grass China Moon restaurant is under- entirely appropriate. Obviously, it’s than entertaining any of the sugges- going a renovation to the front and an election year and my opponents tions we put out. So much for a shared rear façade as well as moving back will try anything to cloud” Mr. service coordinating council.” the kitchen that currently is situated Mirabella’s accomplishments. The proposed parking lot expan- in the front to allow for some seating sion drew students to petition against outside without a view into the paving their playing field and resi- kitchen. www.goleader.com dents speaking in opposition to the The owners of the site where the plan. A&P supermarket was located are Scotch Plains Mayor Kevin Glover planning to demolish the building, Mara’s to Host sarcastically condemned the plan which would then decrease their tax along with members of that town’s bill, Ms. Jeffery told The Times. There Coffee With Mahr council at one of its meetings last is still no movement on the future of FANWOOD — Fanwood Mayor month. that property, she said. Colleen Mahr will be at Mara’s Cafe The borough will receive more Landmark LLC received site plan in downtown Fanwood on Saturday, points toward its Sustainable New approval from the planning board September 24 between 10 a.m. – 12 Jersey certification now that The last week to build an apartment com- p.m. for “Coffee with the Mayor”. College of New Jersey (TCNJ) has plex atop the brownfield site where The event will give Fanwood resi- selected Fanwood to receive the Dean Oil once operated. dents an opportunity to engage in Bonner Service Award, a volunteer The plan okayed 28 market-rate casual discussion about current top- grant, Ms. Mahr announced. and seven “affordable housing” ics of the day, and learn more about About two dozen student volun- rental units. Environmental cleanup upcoming programs and initiatives in teers will help clear the nature center had begun and a portion near the Fanwood. of invasive plant species on Satur- property line adjacent to the bor- Some of the topics expected for day, October 15 for the Fanwood ough property remains to be cleaned. discussion are the new curbside recy- Nature Center Rescue Day. “They have monitoring wells,” Ms. We’re keeping our cling program, the open space tax Bonner Scholars will lead the stu- Mahr said. referendum, and other municipal and dents in a discussion about the im- Elizabethtown Gas has completed community issues. pact and significance of their work its line improvements this year, Mr. 109-year old foundation and adding Mara’s Cafe is located at 250 South that day, according to correspon- Bondar said. The company will re- Avenue in Fanwood. The first “Cof- dence received from TCNJ to the pave Hunter Avenue between Mid- fee with the Mayor” event, held this borough. way and Scotch Plains Avenue be- 48,000 square feet of possibilities. past June, was well attended and Mr. Bondar recommended to the ginning this week, he said. spurred productive discourse on a council that the town wait until spring A new “bump out” and a three- number of Fanwood issues. Since 1907, focusing on the individual—and on building his intellect, character and faith— to re-pour concrete at the Forest Road way stop sign will be installed at Sheelen’s Crossing and North Av- has been the foundation of Oratory Preparatory School. With this cornerstone philosophy enue to “shorten the crosswalk dis- driving everything we do in our tight-knit community, we’re constantly growing. This fall, you tance” and “improve safety at the can see our growth in the physical changes on campus. intersection,” Mr. Bondar said. The improvement is part of the We’re proud to open the doors of our brand new 48,000-square-foot building, DeGaeta Hall. 2016 road improvement program, Featuring more classrooms, an innovative science lab, a state-of-the-art gymnasium and Ms. Mahr said. The intersection has been a means of pedestrian traffic to ȴWQHVVFHQWHUH[SDQVLYHDUWURRPDQGHYHQDVHQLRUORXQJHWRKRQRURXUXSSHUFODVVPHQ and from the train station “for gen- DeGaeta Hall is built to prepare each young man for life beyond the classroom. erations,” Councilman Jack One student at a time. One brick at a time. That’s how we build for the future. Molenaar said. For more information: 908-273-5771, ext 1 or Reading is Good For You [email protected] • oratoryprep.org

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The Westfield Leader & The Scotch Plains-Fanwood TIMES PO Box 250, 251 North Ave. West, Westfield, NJ 07091 Tel 908 232-4407; Fax 908 232-0473 Email [email protected] Page 2 Thursday, September 8, 2016 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ... if only there was a way I could attract more attention to my business ... Get the Word Out! Write About It! We'll Be Your Platform. Leader/Times Bulletin Boards are Rapid Business Generators. Reach our informed audience with your targeted sales messages. Submit yours online today at goleader.com/form/bulletin 9/11 - New Jersey Rallies In Support Assemblyman Jon Bramnick < continued from page 3 > bring in comfort kits, with hygiene items pads of the rescue dogs from the shat- such as toothbrushes and washcloths tered glass that was cutting their paws. needed by the rescue workers. Some stu- More than 20 local residents, who heard dents have conducted fundraisers that Sets Fall Legislative Agenda about Mrs. Petrow’s efforts, flocked to have raised thousands of dollars to be Assembly Republican Leader 3. Support Governor Chris the Church center on Thursday and Fri- contributed to the relief effort. day, to help organize and pack up the “There has been an incredible out- Jon Bramnick held a press confer- Christie’s School funding reform. supplies for shipment to the disaster re- pouring of love by our community for the ence in Trenton last Tuesday, Au- 4. Find a solution for the Transpor- lief site. victims and survivors of this terrible trag- gust 30th to discuss his fall legisla- tation Trust Fund. Mail Boxes, Etc. of Scotch Plains and edy,” said Mrs. Petrow. tive agenda. 5. Establish campaign finance re- Westfield donated boxes and packaging The massive rescue-assistance response His agenda is as follows: forms requiring more transparency supplies to pack the goods and MIP Print was, in fact, so overwhelming, that the 1. Draw more competitive legisla- from independent PACs. of Fanwood printed the flyers, free of New York Offices of Emergency Relief tive districts to cut back on gerryman- 6. Reform pension health benefits charge as their contribution to the rescue Management have issued a request to dered districts. for public employees. operation. suspend supply-donations, with the ex- 2. Require the governor and legis- 7. Re-institute “regional contribu- Walt Foster, owner of Arch Sunoco ception of the continuing need for work- station in Summit, donated a U-Haul truck boots and charcoal face masks. Cash do- lative leaders to meet quarterly, or at tion agreements” in regards to afford- to the collection effort to transport the nations are still needed and can be made least biannually. able housing reform. supplies to a waiting barge in Jersey City. through any local Red Cross agency, at Local schools have participated in the local supermarkets or through the United Italian Tribune To Honor Mirabella collection effort by asking students to Way. EDUCATION...Westfield Superintendent Margaret Dolan, left, joined fellow With Columbus Man Of The Year PBA President Colligan Comments On superintendents Judy Rattner of Berkeley Heights, right, and Matthew Murphy of Ramsey, in rear, at the 2016 Legislative Advocacy Conference in Washington UNION COUNTY – Freeholder efforts in calling attention to the im- this summer. Others pictured are Melanie Schulz of the NJ Association of School Alexander Mirabella, who led the measurable contributions that Italian Kaepernick Wearing Police Pig Socks Administrators and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, (D-NJ12). founding of the annual Union County Americans make to our country,” NEW JERSEY — As the President using an ages old point of derision Columbus Day Celebration, is being Mirabella said. “I am deeply proud of of the New Jersey State Policemen’s while claiming to stand against those See more letters pages 4, 5, 16 honored by the Italian Tribune with my heritage, and am excited by the Benevolent Association, I recognize who would engage in stereotyping the Christopher Columbus Man of opportunity to participate in this pro- that things I say can be easily ascribed and discriminatory practices. the Year Award, for his pride in his gram, and take time to reflect on our to the entirety of our 33,000 mem- The fact is that Mr. Kaepernick’s heritage and years of assisting others shared legacy.” bers. As such, I have refrained from decision to demean all those that put Letters to the Editor through his public service. The award will be presented to commenting on Colin Kaepernick’s on a police uniform is completely “It is presented to him with the Mirabella at the 46th Annual Colum- decision to refuse to stand for the disrespectful and his effort to now deepest degree of pride and admira- bus Day Gala to be held on Friday, singing of the Star Spangled Banner clarify the use of this imagery as Trail Bikers Contradicting Each Other tion for his success in both an out- October 7, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at because my opinion in this matter is somehow excusable because he has The contradictions in the JORBA knowing how to remove them with standing career and in his charitable the Birchwood Manor, 111 North my own. To be clear, his decision is “two uncles and friends who are po- (Jersey Off Road Bicycle Associa- chainsaws they would be prohibited life,” said Italian Tribune Publisher Jefferson Road in Whippany, New not something I condone, nor is it lice officers” is simply another slap in tion) members’ letters to The [SP-F] from taking such an action. A.J. “Buddy” Fortunato. Jersey. For information on purchas- something I respect. the face. Excusing bad behavior Times in support of opening Watchung The only item in Mr. Dunn’s prob- “I am truly honored to receive this ing tickets for the event, call the Ital- With that said, the now viral pic- through claims of familiarity cannot Reservation trails to mountain bikers lem list relevant to Chainsaw Crew award, and proud to continue our ian Tribune at (973) 860-0101. ture of Mr. Kaepernick wearing socks and should not ever be accepted and, baffle me. duties is “fallen trees.” But in my 10- depicting cartoon pigs in police hats if what he says is true, then those Writer Jamie Meiselman and plus years of trail steward experi- Thompson Ideas Due to Hallucinations has crossed an entirely different line. uncles and those friends should be Westfield riders insist, “Trail etiquette ence, the chainsaw crew has always Mr. Kaepernick has clearly decided first in line for an apology. is common knowledge among MTB responded promptly every time I’ve I read [John Thompson’s] last let- residents. Thanks for the burden. that it is completely acceptable to Mr. Kaepernick’s San Francisco (mountain bike) riders.” And writer asked them to remove one. The ter to The [SP-F] Times and since Fear of resistance from the disparage an entire profession filled 49ers uniform does not make him any Thomas Dunn assures readers that chainsaw crew consists of just four or Jimson weed, which causes halluci- township’s residents Glover has now with good men and women dedicat- better than the men and women who mountain bikers are “respectful of five unpaid volunteers who serve all nations, is not yet ripening I figure reduced the monthly council meet- ing their lives to protecting neighbor- put on their blue uniforms every day, their environment” and are “not vul- 36 Union County parks. you are being deliberate in your mis- ings to one so he does not have to hear hoods throughout New Jersey and it just gives him a spotlight in which gar drunkards ripping down trails and How could any self-described “re- leading statements. First and fore- their objections to his failed attempt across the country. The hypocrisy at to air his views. It’s too bad he has swearing and screaming at hikers.” sponsible” person slam Mr. Russo for most, Al Smith had no involvement to lead the town. We want this cor- play here is staggering in that Mr. decided to use that spotlight to cast But Mr. Dunn’s same letter also “laziness”? with Jerry Giaimis’ departure. Your rected. Check the town charter it su- Kaepernick would broadly general- aspersions on an entire group of accuses chainsaw crew member Larry Amazingly, Mr. Dunn tops that conspiracy theory of bringing Giaimis persedes political efficacy. Add in- ize and attack an entire profession people. Russo as having “totally failed at his shameful slur with the outrageous back to town is in your head. tent to injury he tried to destroy the position,” of “mismanagement and claim that because of volunteers’ In addition the Terry Lou Zoo build- recreation department and create a Rahway Child Sexual Assault Suspect laziness,” and “a perfect example of “mismanagement,” Watchung Reser- ing and property, maintained, spon- political police advisor instead of a what happens when irresponsible vation is “useless to all that live in sored and funded by the Rotary Club, chief of police which have eventually Nabbed by Marshalls in North Carolina people are left to manage” Watchung Union County.” If so, why are there was saved by the Republican admin- make our town an unsafe place to Reservation. Are those examples of weekends when some reservation istration that you so hate and love to live. ELIZABETH — A man wanted for that he had fled the state. mountain biker etiquette? parking lots are so full that people berate. The town does not and has not Real smart since in his tenure the sexually assaulting a child in Rahway With the assistance of the U.S. Mr. Dunn cites as evidence of Mr. have to park on the grass? spent one thin dime to restore or pre- services in town have depreciated four years ago has been apprehended Marshals Service and two of the Russo’s “mismanagement and lazi- I think this is a case of serve the property. By the way Glover considerably. Our roads on the north in North Carolina, the Union County agency’s field offices in North Caro- ness” the existence at Watchung Res- misidentification. Mr. Dunn’s insult- voted against soil remediation, with- side of town have not been paved. Prosecutor’s Office said. lina and South Carolina, investiga- ervation of “complete washouts, loose packed letter indicates he cannot ac- out which there could be no commu- Mine was done more than 25 years Wilfredo Cabrera, 48, is charged tors tracked Mr. Cabrera to Pineville, rocks, cliffs, fallen trees, overgrown curately be identified as a practitio- nity garden there. Outdoor concerts ago. Not one single tree lost since with single counts of sexual assault of N.C., where he was arrested without plants, holes, mud spots, and mis- ner of etiquette. with which I was actively involved Katrina followed by Sandy and mul- a minor and endangering the welfare incident last Thursday morning. managed water runoff.” His accusation of Mr. Russo’s al- have been running since 1979. tiple thunderstorms have been re- of a child. The accusastions stem from Mr. Cabrera was being held in the I encourage Mr. Dunn to describe leged “laziness,” despite the latter’s For your further knowledge on the placed. I can count over 20 trees he lived in Rahway in 2012, accord- Mecklenburg County (North Caro- to curious readers his creative tech- years of unpaid volunteer work, more NJ Historical Register, Scotch Plains missing in my immediate area. Do ing to Assistant Prosecutor Nathan lina) Jail awaiting extradition to New niques for using chainsaws to deal accurately identifies the actions of has nine listed properties, Shady Rest you know what trees do? They keep Hewette-Guyton, who is handling the Jersey. Bail has been set at $150,000 with loose rocks, holes, and mud spots. his accuser, who appears to be too is not one of them. You are glorifying our air clean, provide privacy, absorb case. by state Superior Court Judge Will- The “cliffs” Mr. Dunn cites in the lazy to find out what the true scope of and lauding the mayor who saved $1 the wind shear to prevent damage and An investigation by the prosecutor’s iam Daniel. Also assisting in the ef- list of problems he believes the the hainsaw crew’s responsibilities monthly, $12 on real estate taxes by they contribute to the values of our office’s Special Victims Unit resulted forts to locate and apprehend Mr. chainsaw crew should have remedied is. manipulating operating budget items homes. Stop treating us as if we are in detectives attempting to locate and Cabrera were the Chapel Hill and are natural formations in the Watchung into capital expenditure and floating idiots and get informed instead. arrest Cabrera in the Rahway area in Pineville police departments in North Mountains, and even if chainsaw crew Marc Grobman $7.5 million in bond debt for the late July. However, officials learned Carolina. 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Visibly anxious, commuters Mike Webb and Donald Glassford were willing to relate their experiences from a devastating day that they could never anticipate. Mr. Webb said, “Although at this time the Port Authority is closed, trains are running one way – out. It’s a load and go situation.” “NJ Transit is very organized,” Mr. Webb stressed. “They’re getting ev- Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader and The Times DAYS BEFORE DESTRUCTION…Richard McKinley, a Westfield resident, erybody out.” poses on top of the Ritz Carlton Hotel with the World Trade Towers in the An employee at CBS Sports, he background. This picture was taken nine days before the massive destruction of was advised by his superiors not to the structures which claimed many lives. Mr. McKinley witnessed the devestation. come into the city yesterday, the day after the tragedy. Instead, he would New Jerseyians Rally in Support conduct business by conference calls HOISTING OLD GLORY…Two firefighters from the Westfield Fire Department climbed to the top of their building to affix By DEBORAH MADISON Today, Thursday September 20, The until further notice. a 20-foot by 14-foot American flag to the façade. The flag was donated to the department by a flag manufacturer. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield and Mountainside Chapter of Mr. Glassford, who is employed as 09-20-2001...In the aftermath of the the American Red Cross will conduct a a distributor in auto services in Port September 11 terrorist attack on the World special blood drive at The Presbyterian Elizabeth, was one among many with Rescue Squads, Fire Departments Trade Center, an overwhelming number Church in Westfield, 140 Mountain Av- a clearer view of the city. of New Jersey residents have mobilized enue, from noon to 9 p.m. He commented, “I saw the second to assist their New York neighbors in the That drive is limited to type O-nega- plane heading across the river over Assisted During Trade Ctr. Disaster massive rescue mission. tive blood. Chapter Director Dennis Kinsella said that prospective donors will Bayonne. What I saw next was just By LAUREN PASS town, we still had members at the build- New York hospitals. The Fanwood Res- Dozens of New Jersey churches, civic Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times organizations, schools and private citi- need to show a blood type identification incomprehensible to me…this huge ing and no patients were kept wait- cue Squad was not called to New York, zens have organized fundraisers, cloth- card to donate blood. Donors will also be orange fireball.” 09-2001-20...As soon as the World ing.” but participated in the decontamination ing, food and blood drives, to aid the needed for the blood drive held in Octo- “Later, I saw yet another unbeliev- Trade Center was hit by hijacked jets Throughout the week, more than two- for commuters at the Summit train sta- rescue workers and survivors. ber. able sight, the collapse of the tower. It coming out of Boston on September 11, thirds of the members of the Westfield tion with pharmaceutical firms Novartis The tremendous response to blood Scotch Plains resident Michele Petrow just dropped down,” he said. A still the Union County Mutual Aide system Rescue Squad volunteered more than and Schering-Plough. drives conducted by most area hospitals was among the many New Jersey resi- emotional Mr. Glassford added, “It’s activated the Westfield, Scotch Plains, 600 hours of their time. Crews were The squad provided an ambulance and blood centers has resulted in blood dents who heard about the need for com- an absolute horror, thinking some- and Fanwood volunteer rescue squads stationed at Chelsea Piers in Lower Man- and crew at the triage center at Exchange collections being temporarily halted or fort kits, bottled water, food and clothing and the Westfield Fire Department to hattan, Exchange Place in Jersey City, Place in Jersey City on September 13. needed by the rescue workers. A member thing like this can happen here. Such and several locations in and around Meanwhile, the Westfield Fire De- restricted to type O-negative blood for an organized attack taking place over assist in various places throughout the some centers. of Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman metropolitan area. “ground zero” at the scene of the disas- partment sent one pumper truck with Because the shelf life of blood is ap- Catholic Church in Scotch Plains, Mrs. so many different places is just to- The Westfield squad assisted on Tues- ter. seven firemen to join the task force staged proximately five weeks, and because in- Petrow organized a drive to collect these tally, unbelievable, totally unex- day by sending two ambulances and 15 On September 13, the Westfield Res- at the base of the Goethals Bridge. The dividuals can only donate blood once needed items. pected. There just are no words.” Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) cue Squad transported a patient injured department was later sent to Brooklyn, every eight weeks, collection centers and By Thursday, September 13, after dis- to Liberty State Park, where patients in the collapse from a New York City where they were able to respond to calls hospitals are asking prospective donators tributing flyers to local area schools, there were being triaged and transported to hospital to their Westfield home. for the New York Fire Department. were dozens of boxes of new clothing “I saw the second plane heading to stagger their donations over the next across the river over Bayonne. What local hospitals. The ambulances and The Scotch Plains Rescue Squad Though the town’s fire department few weeks, in order to keep the supply donated by residents as well as by Kohl’s crews were later sent to triage centers at treated patients at the Hoboken Ferry was released late on the evening Sep- current and available in the coming and T.J. Max delivered to Immaculate I saw next was just incomprehensible to me…this huge orange fireball.” Ellis Island and Exchange Place in Jer- triage center on Tuesday. During the tember 12, they have been kept on alert months. Blood centers are suggesting Heart of Mary’s Nazarene Center on sey City. week, they were stationed at Chelsea for further assistance through this week. that cash donations to the National Disas- Martine Avenue. Residents also donated Donald Glassford, “We were still able to handle four Piers and the NYC West Side Highway. All area rescue squads are still on a ter Relief Fund or to local Red Cross dozens of cases of bottled water and even Westfield The day after the disaster, the state of alert and are aiding through this piles of used sweat socks to protect the calls in town,” said Westfield Rescue Chapters would be more helpful at this Squad Captain Michelle Urso. “Even township’s squad transported two fire- week as assigned by the Union County time. < continued on page 2 > though we only had one ambulance in men who were injured at ground zero to Office of Emergency Management. Chelsea SENIOR LIVING

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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — Times Since 1959 DD Legal Newspaper for the County of Union, New Jersey Mayor Does Not Have Unilateral DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Diction Deception Members of: Authority To Approve Salary Increases Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce While I was not present at the Au- tenure on the Township Council and with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association rect. The others are made up. Are you gust 30 Scotch Plains Township Coun- was the practice for many years be- sharp enough to discern this deception of Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey cil meeting, I did read the Scotch fore that. I believe that the Township diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West Plains Times account of the contro- Attorney will confirm that it was not If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 versy surrounding the Mayor’s uni- only inappropriate for Mayor Glover guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 lateral authorization of a salary in- to discuss this matter behind the scenes vidual. If you get three – word expert. If crease for the Municipal Manager. with just a few of the Council mem- you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at Mayor Kevin Glover’s claim that pre- bers, but also that the Mayor does not free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 vious mayors did likewise is at the have the unilateral authority to ap- All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. very least erroneous. On a matter as prove salary increases for anyone in come from the board game Diction Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman significant as a salary increase for the Scotch Plains government. Municipal Manager the entire Town- Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER Martin Marks 1. Carucage – Act of plowing Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo ship Council was in on the discussion Cranford 2. Smaragdine – Pertaining to the em- COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION and decision together before acting. Scotch Plains Council 1997-2008 erald Lauren S. Barr Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly This was the practice during my Mayor, 2000-2008 3. Whirret – To slap; to annoy EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS 4. Lilt – A gay, graceful song Mountain Bikers Are Referred to the ABATJOUR SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe 1. One who steals herds of cattle, in One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 distinction from one who steals a head or Laws for Watchung Reservation two Regarding mountain bicycles in the County Manager, through the Direc- 2. Skylight that admits or deflects light Watchung Reservation, please refer tor of the Department of Public Safety, 3. A slaughterhouse for animals to Laws of Union County, New Jersey is hereby empowered to make such 4. A daydreamer We Must Keep the Events of 9/11 NORIA Administrative Code and Policies and further rules and regulations pertain- 1. A water wheel with buckets General Legislation Article IV.115- ing to the safe operation of bicycles, 2. The prickly pear 14.G: “Operation in Designated Ar- as he may deem necessary, provided 3. A large sea bird; the cormorant Relevant to Younger Generations eas: No person shall operate a bicycle that they are not in conflict with any 4. A nurse Fourteen years ago tomorrow, September 11, we ideology that led to the attacks, but do not themselves on a roadway, except as a thorough- Ordinances or State law. Any rules so TALARIA fare, and no person shall operate a promulgated shall be conspicuously 1. An earthworm as a nation were thrust into a terrifying new reality have direct or clear memories of the day they oc- bicycle on any sidewalk, footpath, posted.” 2. A spider that catches its prey by with the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, curred. For the youngest Americans, the post-9/11 footbridge, roadway, or bridle path, If, as a result of changes in the chasing them the Pentagon and United Airlines Flight 93. On what world is the only world they have ever known. except those that are specifically set Watchung Reservation Trails Master 3. Contagious disease of goats, charac- terized by by failing appetite and a gradual had begun as an ordinary weekday morning we were The specter of terrorism is one that promises to aside and marked for bicycle use. No Plan, a separate trail for bikers is wasting away suddenly and violently awakened to the existence of overshadow the world for years to come, and we person shall operate a bicycle in such permitted, postings will note where 4. Winged sandals a manner as to impede vehicular traf- the trail is. Until then, please respect an enemy with the intent and the capability of must help our young people to understand and to LIMBAT fic.” that the trails remain off-limits to 1. A cool northwest wind of Cyprus causing mass destruction on American soil. cope with it and to prepare them for a future where Currently, the trails are not marked bicycles. The volunteer Union County 2. An outer jacket made of tough, long- The events of 9/11 forged within us a new vigi- it continues to exist. Through age-appropriate dis- for bicycle use. In fact, the postings Trail Stewards will continue to main- wearing fabric lance that has impacted the overall fabric of every- cussions and inclusion in commemorative activities, prohibit bicycles on the trails. The tain our designated trails for the ben- 3. A courlan, a bird found in the West Indies and Florida day life, from the ways in which we safeguard our we need to impart to them the significance of the Union County Parks and Recreation efit of those on foot or horseback. website also states the above ordi- 4. A manrope beside a ladder cities and our citizens, to the manner in which we events of 9/11 and keep alive the memory of all those Lawrence Russo nance and includes subsection I: “The Cranford See more letters on travel, to how we view the world beyond our bor- who died, as well as the sacrifice and heroism of so pages 2, 5, 16 ders. We rose from the devastation that day an even many first responders and others who rushed into stronger and more resilient people, yet facing a harm’s way to save their fellow men and women in Another Painful Loss, I Have No Letters to global threat the scope of which we had not encoun- the aftermath of the attacks. In addition to those who Idea What To Say, I Grieve the Editor tered since World War II. lost their lives that day, many others have since died I learned yesterday [last Thursday] together from the now limited and Just as people today less than 80 years old were not or currently suffer serious health conditions linked that a work colleague’s son was killed virtually useless web sites that present An Amazing Police yet born or likely are too young to vividly remember to exposure to dust and ash. by a drive by shooter in front of their our ‘local’ news. the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, our current With the passage of years, the impact of even the home in Plainfield. I’ve never known anyone who’s Force In Westfield generation of children and many young adults have most traumatic events can gradually fade into the She lives 5 miles, 2 train stops and lost a loved one to gun violence. Good deeds need to be reported, only experienced the events of September 11, 2001 annals of history. While we must continue to move 12 minutes by car from my home in I have so many questions that will not just expected. I live in [Westfield] Westfield. Her street looks like mine serve no purpose other than to fill in town center and last night [Friday] through recollections of their parents, from memorial forward, we also must ensure that our young people, with the same cars, neatly manicured the pieces of an all too common story ordered delivery from Famous Kabab events, or from television or the Internet. They may of today and tomorrow, never forget the importance lawns and toys in the yard. in so many communities in this na- Cuisine, an Afghani restaurant on know the facts about what happened, and are aware of 9/11 and the way it affected us as individuals, I’ve worked with this delightful tion. South Avenue. The Afghani woman I that we remain at war with those who adhere to the families and a nation. woman for four years and cannot But this time it’s different. It’s not spoke with, Sheema, said they were imagine the depth of her grief or how some faceless victim in city far away very busy and closing at nine (an hour we will manage to say a few meaning- with ‘issues’ and poverty. from then) but that I could call at that less words to her upon her return. I know her. I grieve for her. I have time and that she would personally Local Contests to Add More The news of her son’s death re- no idea what to say to her. deliver even after closing. ceived barely a mention in the local Michael Snizek So I called — and when I did, news. I had to search for and piece it Westfield Sheema told me she was being ha- Deliberation to Silly Season rassed by an irate man who seemed drunk. Sheema sounded very scared, Two communities will have uncontested munici- The Democrats have until Wednesday, September Council Candidate Tony Morales: and I could hear the conversation pal elections this year. Incumbent Democrats 14, to nominate someone, and Westfield Democratic they were having. The man was bang- Katherine Mitchell and Tom Kranz are running Chairwoman Janice Siegel has said her party defi- Garwood Already is Our Destination ing the desktop, yelling and threaten- unopposed for their seats in Fanwood. nitely intends to field a candidate. Garwood already is a destination Garwood is fortunate not to have con- ing her. I told Sheema to stay on the Likewise, incumbent Republicans Glenn Mortimer Ms. Kimmins resigned in April after 11 years on and is not a “pass-through” as some gested streets which lets us take peace- phone with me. She then put me on are calling it. Referring to our bor- ful walks when the weather is nice. speaker phone while my boyfriend and Rene Dierkes won’t have any opposition in the council to take a job out of state. ough as a pass-through not only of- For the handyperson inside of you, Billy called the police. Mountainside. In Cranford, where Republicans outnumber Demo- fends the 4,200 residents who have Garwood even has its own Home Within the minute, we looked out But Cranford, Garwood, Scotch Plains and crats 3-2 on the township council, incumbent Re- decided to call Garwood their home, Depot, which is opened seven days of our window and saw a police car with Westfield — dig in. publicans John Mallon and Deputy Mayor Mary but also the many merchants and cus- week. roof lights speeding to the scene. We Scotch Plains has a four-way race for mayor as O’Connor are being challenged by Democrats Ann tomers who do business here and see If you want to pamper yourself, then heard the officers enter the res- Garwood as a place of opportunity. there are beauty salons, nail spas, and taurant and subdue the situation. incumbent Democrat Kevin Glover is challenged Dooley and James Lucas. My family and I are among the barber shops waiting to make us feel Sheema returned to the phone and from the Republican ticket, Al Smith. Also running And then there’s Garwood, where outgoing Re- newer faces of Garwood. We moved and look good in Garwood. There’s said she was okay. for mayor are former Republican mayor, Nancy publican Councilman Mike Martin already has en- here three years ago in the Winter of even a Massage Envy to help us When she and her sister, Shena, Malool, and the Rev. Keith Owens, the pastor for the dorsed the two Democrats running against his fellow 2013. We made our decision to live through our stressful day. came to our apartment with the deliv- last 29 years at Salem Baptist Church in Jersey City. party members. here after driving through the bor- One of the most precious days of ery, they refused my money and in- ough and seeing all it has to offer. my life was the day my wife Jeanette stead thanked me profusely. The free That will be the main attraction, along with the His call is mainly due to the bad blood he has with Growing up in the much larger town and I renewed our wedding vows. We food was spectacular, and the service undercard bout for the council seat between Demo- fellow Republican Jim Mathieu, who is seeking a of North Bergen and eventually mov- were glad to have had such a special was a mind-blowing act of kindness. crat Luisa Bianco and Republican Tom Spera. Both third term. Despite a nominal 4-2 Republican con- ing to Cliffside Park, coming to event held at The Westwood, a place So much so that, tonight [next are running for the spot occupied by Democrat trol of council, Mr. Martin often has voted with the Garwood was a different experience. that has been in business for over 50 evening], we went into their restau- Colleen Gialenella, who is not on the ballot, but Democrats, resulting in 3-3 votes that throws the You can start your day off with years. The Westwood is the destina- rant to thank them and ordered an- some coffee at our local Dunkin Do- tion in Garwood where countless other wonderful meal. earlier publicly flirted with challenging Mr. Glover matter to Democratic Mayor Charles Lombardo to nuts. If you want to brew your own, people hold their wedding ceremo- I want people to know that we have for the mayoralty. break the tie. well then Garwood has three major nies, Sweet 16’s, and Bar or Bat an amazing police force in our town Westfield has only one seat on its town council Mr. Mathieu is running with Tony Morales against supermarkets to choose from. There Mitzvahs. and a soul-of-the-earth family run- open. newcomer Democrats Jennifer Blumenstock and are a variety of restaurants and eater- The next time someone calls ning a fabulous cuisine. Republican Kenneth Donnelly, who was appointed Marc Lazarow. ies in Garwood. Whether you want to Garwood a pass-through, think of the Cierra Fiedler grab a quick bite to eat, or take your business owners and employees who Westfield to fill the Second Ward chair of Vicki Kimmins in The presidential race and local contests will play family out for dinner, I can assure you come to Garwood every day. Let’s May, is running to finish out Ms. Kimmins’ term that out among skirmishes for the House of Representa- that Rudy’s, Lorenzo’s, Rosie’s Wine think about the residents, the thou- WHY WON’T runs through 2017. tives, county freeholders and school boards. Bar, and Al’s will not disappoint you. sands of people who call Garwood Garwood has many fine establish- their home. And let’s think about the GARWOOD ments to address your fitness needs. residents who want to preserve our Not only do we have many gyms and small town with a big heart. PUBLISH A fitness centers, there are also many Tony Morales FINANCIAL PLAN parks in and near Garwood for you Republican Candidate and your family to enjoy. In addition, for Garwood Council FOR South Ave? Scotch Plains Democrats Spreading Murky Rumors in Mayor Race The Democrats are spreading ru- municipal budgets the past two years mors that if elected I would bring have not added to the taxpayers bur- back Jerry Giaimis as township man- den. ager. It is also unfortunate that the Let me make it clear, I have no plan Democrats have seized on the murky to bring back Mr. Giaimis as town- removal of Mr. Giaimis as the Raritan ship manager. If elected, in any future Township Manager for their own po- selections of a township manager, I litical purposes. would be looking for new talent to Mr. Giaimis had some notable ac- guide Scotch Plains toward the bold complishments in Scotch Plains such vision that the Smith and Spera team as moving the township from a pri- has for Scotch Plains. vate health benefits plan to the State Al Smith Health Benefits Plan saving the town- Candidate for ship approximately $450k annually. Scotch Plains Mayor This significant annual savings is why State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Leonard Lance (R) 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 518-7733 (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asm. 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[email protected], [email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 8, 2016 Page 5 close. Other stock exchanges world- Twin Towers Destroyed wide followed suit as a precautionary Tragedy Hits Home As Victims’ By DEBORAH MADISON workers were summoned to duty. Emer- measure. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times gency workers from New Jersey were Portions of the Pentagon, one of the 9-11-01...In what is being equated allowed to enter New York City to assist largest buildings in the world and the Names Are Made Public with the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor in containing the disaster. seat of the Defense Department, col- By PAUL J. PEYTON in its devastating magnitude of death Thousands of New Jersey com- lapsed after flames burned out of con- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times By Ed Zazzali and destruction, Tuesday, September muters were trapped in New York trol for several hours. World Trade 9-20-01...The terrorist attacks on 11, 2001 will be a date infamously City when bridges and tunnels were Tower no. 7 also collapsed, presumed the World Trade Center will soon hit linked with the worst act of terrorism closed and most forms of public trans- to have been caused by associated fire. home. As time passes, the names of to ever touch American soil. portation were suspended for the re- The construction of the Trade Cen- local residents who have not returned Countless numbers of lives and the mainder of the day. Many of those ter began in 1966 and was completed since last week’s terrorist attack on New York City skyline have been hor- evacuated were advised by emergency in 1972. The towers were 1,368 feet the World Trade Center. rifically altered by a terrorist attack personnel to wait inside nearby build- tall — the tallest buildings in city and News reports have estimated that that totally destroyed the World Trade ings until the smoke and falling de- the third largest in the world. They over 5,000 persons are listed as miss- Street, an Equities Options Sales His wife, Kate, had to mark their Center Twin Towers after two hijacked bris settled. Rescue workers escorted housed many administrative offices ing, with over 2,000 of them believed Trader and Partner, with Cantor- daughter Caroline’s 2nd birthday airline jets crashed into the 110-story the evacuated workers to Battery City of the world’s largest, international to be from New Jersey. Fitzgerald; Stephen M. Fogel, 40, of without him. buildings. A third hijacked jet was Park, where tugboats, ferries and lo- banks and investment firms, includ- Eight families in Westfield have Wychview Road, a corporate attor- Mr. Walsh’s brother and sister-in- intentionally plunged into the Penta- cal cruise boats transported the shaken ing the offices of Morgan Stanley reported a missing family member to ney with Cantor Fitzgerald; Leo law reside in Westfield, where Jim is gon 15 minutes before the first of the commuters across the Hudson River Dean Witter. The towers were also the Westfield Police Department. Russell Keene, 3rd, 33, of Boulevard, a member of Holy Trinity Roman Twin Towers caved in and collapsed. to Hoboken and Jersey City to other the home of a 427,000-square-foot Thus far, at least eight Westfield resi- an equity analyst with Keefe, Bruyette Catholic Church. Mr. Madden and Two hijacked commercial airline forms of transportation to various retail space known as The Mall, which dents and two Scotch Plains residents & Woods, a banking and financial Mr. Starita are also members of the jets were flown directly into The parts of New Jersey. was occupied by retailers such as The are among the list of missing persons. services firm; Richard B. Madden parish. World Trade Center Twin Towers, For most of the day, telephone ser- Gap, J. Crew, Banana Republic and However, Scotch Plains police have 2nd, 35, of Hanford Place, an insur- In discussing the tragedy, Scotch located in Battery Park City in Lower vice in and out of New York City was The Limited. The towers also housed not received any official documenta- ance broker for AON Corporation, a Plains Township Manager Thomas E. Manhattan, on Tuesday morning in inoperable as the system was over- numerous museums, restaurants, ho- tion of missing persons. The town- holding company comprised of in- Atkins stated, “It’s incomprehen- what is being described as a terrorist burdened with calls from concerned tels and a rooftop observatory. The ship is requesting that families call surance brokerage, consulting and sible.” suicide mission. The North Tower family and friends, who anxiously world-renown Windows on the World (908) 322-6700 or the police at (908) insurance underwriting subsidiaries; Susan Jacobson, Vice President of was hit at approximately 8:45 a.m. awaited word on the whereabouts of restaurant occupied the North Tower’s 322-7100. John S. Salerno, 31, of Carleton Road, the Union County Chamber of Com- near the 80th floor, and the South their loved ones. Cell phone service 107th floor. Both police departments have sur- employed with Cantor Fitzgerald; merce and a Westfield resident, said, Tower was hit near the 70th floor at in and out of the city worked intermit- In an unprecedented move by the veyed local commuter lots over the See-Wong Shum, 44, employed with “It’s (the Trade Center tragedy) just approximately 9:03 a.m. tently or not at all at varying times. Federal Aviation Administration, air- past week to see how many people the New York Metropolitan Trans- beyond what we can absorb.” As of yesterday morning, much of The major network news stations, ports throughout the nation were shut might be missing following last week’s portation Council, and Anthony M. Mountainside Mayor Robert F. New York City was paralyzed by the which transmit from the towers, in- down and all commercial airline terrorist attacks. Starita, 35, of Orenda Circle, em- Viglianti said the borough has been attacks and many schools and busi- cluding ABC, NBC and CBS, went flights were ordered to land at the According to Westfield Police Cap- ployed with Cantor Fitzgerald. lucky so far as no persons have been nesses were shut down. off the air for several minutes imme- nearest airport. tain Robert Compton, police found Diane Starita posted her husband’s reported missing. Both Trade Center towers had huge, diately following the plane crashes Many municipal buildings in New approximately 59 cars that have been picture on CBS Television in an ef- “We were very fortunate,” he said, gaping holes from which flames, smoke and had interruptions in service for York and New Jersey also closed to uncounted for since the attacks. Those fort to locate him. He had called her noting that a check of the municipal and debris poured out for hours after several hours. Emergency telephone allow employees an opportunity to numbers included both the north and just after the attack on One World parking lot initially revealed that 15 the crashes. A third hijacked jet subse- numbers were announced on the net- locate family members who were still south train station lots, as well as the Trade to see if she knew what all the cars were still in the lot. quently crashed into the Pentagon at works for information about family trapped in New York. Most local Lord & Taylor parking lot, where commotion was about. Shortly there- However, Mountainside Police approximately 9:45 a.m. A fourth jet and friends who worked in the Trade schools remained opened with coun- many commuters park. after, the line cut off. Chief James Debbie said police moni- crashed approximately 80 miles out- Center or who were passengers aboard selors on hand to support students that However, Captain Compton said The Westfield Leader and The Times tored the lot and over the next hours side of Pittsburgh at 10:10 a.m. the affected flights. were traumatized by the day’s events. that he does not anticipate Westfield’s of Scotch Plains-Fanwood has con- and days, all of the cars were picked Then, one hour after the first crash, As of 11:15 p.m. on Tuesday, there Many local students who have parents number of missing residents to grow. firmed that Thomas Glasser, 40, of up by their owners. In addition, the North Tower collapsed on itself at were network reports of cell phone that work in New York were sum- “I’d really be surprised if we saw Summit, the son of Dr. Gerald Glasser Deerfield School, the borough’s only 10 a.m. and the South Tower col- calls coming from inside the towers moned to their school’s guidance of- anyone reporting someone,” he said. has been reported missing. Dr. Glasser public school, told police they had lapsed approximately one half-hour from survivors trapped under the de- fices to be counseled and to ensure that “I think our number will stay at eight.” is the head of Statistical Research, not been informed of any child whose later at 10:30 a.m. Both towers bris. Many bodies were also pulled they were released home to either a Most of the missing Westfield resi- Inc. of Westfield, with an office on parents were missing. crumbled into piles of rubble, send- from the debris throughout the day, parent or emergency contact person at dents worked for Cantor Fitzgerald, Prospect Street. Likewise, Fanwood Mayor Louis ing shattered glass and a thick cloud but exact numbers were not given. the close of the school day. Several which had offices on the 101st-105th Mr. Gildea indicated, “Summit C. Jung also indicated that Fanwood of smoke, debris and soot billowing The identity of the terrorists respon- local churches held or will hold spe- floors of One World Trade Center, might be the hardest hit (in the area).” did not have any residents killed in into the streets of Lower Manhattan sible for the attacks has not yet been cial prayer services for those who were the North Tower. Cranford is also reporting a high num- the blast. One resident’s sister, how- for hours, covering cars and people confirmed by Tuesday night, but govern- affected by the tragedies. Cantor Fitzgerald, a financial ser- ber of missing persons. ever, is among those missing. trapped in its blinding wake with silt ment sources reported that the Afghani- There is no word yet on the number vices company, has reported that over In neighboring Scotch Plains, resi- Westfield Superintendent of and dust. stan Taliban, linked to Muslim terrorist of local families that will be seriously 700 of its 1,000 employees based at dent Mark Rothenberg, 53, was on Schools Dr. William J. Foley said the Although numerous of employees leader Osama bin Laden claimed respon- affected by the tragic events. the Trade Center have not been ac- the passenger manifest for United district has been informed of three were evacuated after the initial plane sibility for the disasters. counted for, to date. Flight 93 out of Newark International students with missing parents. crashes, eyewitness accounts from the He also reportedly met with the Pal- Westfield Acting Town Adminis- Airport, bound for San Francisco. Mayor Viglianti noted that he heard streets below reported, on the major estinian Islamic Jihad regarding their trator Jim Gildea said that, as of last Mr. Rothenberg owned his own com- a number of stories including one news stations, seeing people plunge common hatred of the United States. Friday, eight people had been reported pany, MDR Global Resources, based commuter who was on a ferry on his out of upper-story windows, to their Several months ago, bin Laden was missing to the police department, over in Westfield. way to work at the Twin Towers when death, from the fiery floors above. quoted as saying that he would exact half of whom are employees of Can- In Scotch Plains, Jim Walsh, has he saw the explosion. Thousands of terrified people ran “extreme vengeance” and retribution tor Fitzgerald. been listed as unaccounted for in the Mr. Viglianti said the wife of a frantically from the impenetrable on the United States for political ac- The list of missing persons is as Trade Center disaster. Mr. Walsh, 37, police officer in the borough is an cloud of smoke that enveloped the tions in the past. follows: Andrew Alameno, 37, of was working on the 104th floor in the FBI agent whose office had been in entire tip of Lower Manhattan after Congressman James Moran of Vir- Hazel Street, employed as a money Trade Center’s North Tower in his the Twin Towers at the time. She was the buildings collapsed. ginia was quoted on an news Website market trader with Cantor Fitzgerald; capacity as the head of security for not in the building at the time. 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DiFrancesco declared Washington, D.C. and in New York states of emergency, respectively, in City were evacuated. order to have the power to summon The collapse of the Twin Towers, ATTORNEY the National Guard and other emer- which housed many administrative Nabig Sakr Carmen Cascao gency personnel. offices for international world banks Thousands of emergency workers, in- and other financial institutions, forced ESTATE PLANNING - WILLS AND TRUSTS. cluding all police, fire and rescue squad the New York City Stock Exchange to DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY NC& Jewelers Mayor Glover Should Stop Taking PROBATE AND ESTATE SETTLEMENT 908-233-3380 Health Benefits From Taxpayers REAL ESTATE 102 Quimby Street Westfield, NJ Scotch Plains, NJ — The Smith & public service. Glover’s taxpayer- [email protected] Spera campaign today released the funded gold-plated health perks for DIVORCE LAW Store hours - M T W & F: 10am to 5:30pm • Thursday: 10am to 7pm following statement on Mayor Kevin part-time work make him out of touch Saturday: 10am to 5pm • Sunday: Closed Glover’s taking of taxpayer-funded with the people he represents. ACCREDITED FAMILY LAW MEDIATOR health benefits from Scotch Plains In the real world, part-time em- taxpayers: ployees don’t get health benefits from Mayor Kevin Glover has taken their employers. Yet, Scotch Plains The Family Law Department of Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski over $250,000 in gold-plated tax- taxpayers have been working to pay 201 SOUTH AVE Presents payer funded health benefits during for Kevin Glover’s family health-care WESTFIELD his 10 years as a PART-TIME elected expenses for the past decade. Why official in Scotch Plains. Even more should politicians treat themselves 654-8885 troublesome, he has apparently been better than the people they serve? taking the benefits from taxpayers Instead of taking from taxpayers illegally since July of 2015. for the last decade, Kevin Glover Public records confirm that Glover should have refused the health perks LAW OFFICES OF takes the benefits; benefits that cost and instead used the money to im- taxpayers $23,250 in 2015 and will prove our downtown, support recre- total $23,750 in 2016. It is against the ation, and provide real property tax ROBERT G. STAHL, LLC law for part-time elected officials to relief to our hardworking families take benefits under New Jersey State who need it — all things he has failed Health Benefits Program. The Town- to do since getting elected. ship Council voted in December 2014 This issue is about saving tax- to move from private insurance to the payer money, and more importantly, New Jersey State Health Benefits plan, about leadership and restoring the under which Mayor Glover as a part- public’s trust in our political system. time elected official is not eligible to If elected, we pledge that we will continue receiving health benefits. never take taxpayer funded health Back row: Richard A. Outhwaite, Esq., Jennifer L. Young, Esq. & Mario C. Gurrieri, Esq. (Chair) Front row: Eva Uhrik, Esq. and Kristin M. Capalbo, Esq. (N.J.S.A 52:14-17.26 as amended by benefits or any compensation, pen- P.L. 2010, c.2). sion, or stipend that part-time elected MOTOR VEHICLE TICKETS • DWI • DRUGS IN CAR Kevin Glover should never have officials can take at taxpayer expense. 5 Lawyers, 5 Levels of Experience, 4 Hourly Rates taken health benefits from taxpayers Public service should be about just STATE AND MUNICIPAL CRIMINAL COURT MATTERS - All designed to serve your interests in all aspects of divorce including in the first place. But if he is going to that — service. We will put that prin- custody, parenting time, relocation, distribution of assets, alimony, child do so, he should at least follow the ciple into action and fight to make CALL US TO SPEAK WITH OUR TEAM OF support, college costs, prenuptial agreements, mediation, domestic violence, law. Our campaign is calling on Mayor Scotch Plains more affordable and FORMER PROSECUTORS WHO CAN HELP. palimony, post-divorce changes in financial circumstances, and civil unions Glover to repay the $29,500 in illegal prosperous without burdening the tax- Mention this ad to receive a complimentary conference benefits he has taken from taxpayers payers. Paid for by: Smith and Spera CERTIFIED CRIMINAL TRIAL ATTORNEY since July, 2015. 2016, 40 Spruce Mill Ln, Scotch Plains, Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. Taxpayers are sick and tired of 07076 340 North Avenue 220 St. Paul Street, Westfield, NJ Cranford, New Jersey 07016 politicians who see holding office as Paid Bulletin Board (908) 272-0200 a vehicle for personal financial en- goleader.com/form/bulletin 908.301.9001 • www.stahlesq.com www.dughihewit.com richment, rather than as a means of Page 6 Thursday, September 8, 2016 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Marcia Cohen, 93, Was Pianist, Dr. Janine M. Swingle, 54, Educator; Teacher, Promoter of the Arts – Obituaries – Was Talented and Caring Individual Marcia Cohen of Summit passed cultural organizations in Union Marjorie Dehls, 87, Enjoyed Family, Dr. Janine M. Swingle, 54, of so that she could enjoy the time she away on Tuesday, August 30, just one County and Summit and was active in Westfield, N.J., passed away on Tues- had left by receiving visits from day after her 93rd birthday. An under- the Music Educators Association of Friends, Volunteering and Music day, August 30, 2016, at the Father family and friends, sharing memo- graduate at the Juilliard School of New Jersey. Hudson House Center for Hope Hos- ries, smiles and laughs. Music in the late 1930s, she left school She was a board member of the Marjorie (Rost) Dehls, 87, of sured time spent at Newfound Lake in pice after a short illness with cancer. Jan is survived by her sisters, to marry Gustave Cohen, who prede- Westfield Musical Club and a per- Westwood, Mass., died on Saturday, New Hampshire with her children, Those who knew her, know that Margo Kelker, Lynn Molzen and ceased her. They were married for former and president of the now de- September 3, 2016, in Westwood, grandchildren and great-grandchil- she died too soon. Jan was born and Dr. Elaine Swingle, and by her broth- over 75 years. She coped with his funct Suburban Symphony, Cranford. Mass. Born on October 24, 1928, in dren. Marj was an enthusiastic rug grew up in Westfield, having gradu- ers, Joseph and Mark. She also is absence serving in the Air Force dur- She was a past president of the Westfield, N.J., she was the daughter hooker, creating original rugs for her ated from Westfield High School survived by 18 nieces and nephews, ing World War II. She also supported Westfield Chapter of Hadassah and of Elsie Christophers Rost and Henry family and friends. Another love was Class of 1980. Jan graduated from and six great-nieces and nephews. his many interests including opera its Woman of the Year in 1986. She Lewis Rost. Marj gradu- singing. She sang with Rutgers University with a Bachelor She was predeceased by her sister, and running for the Cranford Town chaired the advisory committee and ated from Westfield High choirs in New Jersey, New of Arts in Psychology, and from Dr. Lori Gormley, and her parents, Council. Marcia (née Nowitsky) also grants committee for the Union School and attended Con- Hampshire, South Caro- Nova Southeastern University with Joseph and Kathryn Swingle. is predeceased by her two sisters, Rae County Division of Cultural and Heri- necticut College. lina and Massachusetts. a Master of Science in 1997 and Burial will be alongside her par- Bender and Ida Batkin. tage Affairs. She was married to She will be remembered Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical ents in Fairview Cemetery, Westfield, She taught piano for over 30 years She was a board member of Temple James (Jim) McIntosh un- for her love of classical Psychology in 1999. N.J. A small memorial gathering for and transferred to many young pia- Emanu-El in Westfield and a member til his death in 1954. They music, her sharp wit, and A multitalented and caring indi- the family is planned at a later date. nists her love of music. She loved of Congregation Or-Shalom. had one son and a daugh- her service to others. vidual, she taught psychology at Jan asked that donations in her playing many pieces she had studied, She adored her children and grand- ter. In 1958, she married Marj is survived by her William Paterson and Seton Hall memory be made to: Father Hudson including Debussy’s “Clair de Lune” children. She is survived by her daugh- Allan Dehls, adopted his son, Jim Dehls (Tricia) and Montclair State Universities. House, 111 DeHart Place, Elizabeth, and many of Chopin’s bravura tunes. ter, Sondra Tammam; two sons, Rob- three daughters, and of Woodstock, Conn., and Most recently she formed Higher N.J. 07202; http:// Many of her students pursued musical ert Cohen and Sheldon Cohen; moved to Mountainside, daughters, Sue Spain EDU Coaching, working closely www.centerforhope.com/donate.html careers. Her daughter, Sondra Robert’s spouse, Sharon Kofman, and N.J., where they raised (Jon) of Grandview, Tex., with graduate students to plan and or The Paul Jackson Fund, P.O. Box Tammam, graduated from Manhattan her grandchildren, Jason Tammam, their combined family. Betsy Price (Chuck) of complete their dissertation. 2014, Westfield, N.J. 07091-2014; School of Music, received a masters Carina Rascoff and her husband, Marj served others in Marjorie Dehls Ann Arbor, Mich., Upon discovering the extent and http://pauljacksonfund.org/how-you- from Juilliard, and studied with Rosina Henry Rascoff, MD, Sasha Cohen, every phase of her life. In Cookie Ragen (Joe) of seriousness of her illness, Jan cou- can-help/. Lhevinne, Van Cliburn’s teacher, and Danielle Hammett-Cohen and Roger New Jersey, she was a volunteer leader Oakland, Calif. and Lois Cornell rageously chose to forego treatment September 8, 2016 presently is on the Montclair State Cohen, as well as her great-grand- in her children’s schools, at the (Linc) of Natick, Mass.; 12 grand- faculty. Her sons also were musical. children, Raffaella Rascoff, Gabriella Children’s Specialized Hospital and children and 11 great-grandchildren; Carl R. Kansky, 86, Was Family Man; Sheldon wrote children’s opera and Rascoff and Jordana Rascoff. Marcia at Muhlenberg Hospital. After moving her brother and sister-in-law, Lois played the piano and trombone. Bob also was devoted to a raft of nieces to New Hampshire, Marj became in- and Bob Alenson, and nieces and played the violin and was a member of and nephews. volved with the League of New Hamp- nephews. The Dehls family thanks Navy Veteran, Avid Sailor and Reader the New Jersey All-State Orchestra. Services were held on Thursday, shire Craftsmen. She was honored to the Fox Hill Village staff for the warm Carl Richard Kansky, 86, of Kansky. During Marcia’s 30-year teaching September 1, at Congregation Or- receive the Volunteer Recognition welcome and personal, attentive care Hillsboro, N.H., passed away Carl was a veteran of the Korean career in Cranford and Westfield, she Shalom, Summit Jewish Community Award, and remained interested in the extended to our mother during the 10 peacefully on Sunday, September War, having served in the U.S. Navy was active in local music clubs. Over Center, 67 Kent Place Boulevard, League throughout her life. She deliv- years she lived in the community. 4, 2016. Carl was born in Eliza- as a machinist. He loved being on the years, she performed numerous Summit. Burial was the same day at ered Meals on Wheels and provided A memorial service will be held on beth, N.J. to Raymond Dewey the water and was an enthusiastic solo and duo-piano concerts. She also Beth Israel Cemetery, US Highway 1, transportation for veterans to health Saturday, September 10, at the First Kansky and Laura Smith Kansky sailor. Carl also was an avid reader supported the New Jersey Council on Woodbridge, N.J. care appointments. Baptist Church in Westwood, Mass., and raised his family in Scotch who frequented the Hillsboro Li- the Arts and was active in music and September 8, 2016 In South Carolina, she was a reading at 1 p.m. A reception will follow at Plains, N.J., before moving to New brary with his indomitable dog, tutor to children. In Massachusetts, 2:30 p.m. at Fox Hill Village in Hampshire in 1975. Carl is sur- Dixie. He had been a Scoutmaster she was part of the Welcoming Com- Westwood. In lieu of flowers, memo- vived by his daughters, Sharon who passed on his love of camping Dorothy A. Scheffer, 75, Beloved mittee at Fox Hill Village. She and her rial contributions may be made to the Dowling and husband, Tom, of to the entire family. He was an husband were supporters of Camp Allan W. and Marjorie R. Dehls Me- Hancock, N.H. and Barbara active and engaged father, grand- Wife, Mother and Grandmother Mayhew, a camp for at-risk boys in morial Fund, Mayhew Program, 293 Dastgheib of Tyngsboro, Mass.; father and uncle with an incredible New Hampshire. W. Shore Road, Bristol, N.H. 03222. four grandchildren, Reza love of life. All of those who came Dorothy A. Scheffer, 75, of St. a resident of St. Simons since 2013. She was a doting grandmother September 8, 2016 Dastgheib, Timothy Dowling, Hadi into contact with Carl, neighbors Simons Island, Ga., formerly of Survivors include her husband, (hence her nickname “DG”) and trea- Dastgheib and wife, Amanda, and and friends, were drawn to his warm Westfield, N.J., departed this life at William Scheffer of St. Simons Is- Katherine Dowling, and his great- and loving personality. her residence in Marshes Edge on St. land; a daughter, Elaine Mangum, grandson, Bentley Carl Dastgheib. A private memorial service will Simons Island on Friday, September and her husband, Charles, of Boston, He was predeceased by his beloved be held at a later date at the conve- 2, 2016. A celebration of her life will Mass.; four grandchildren, James Library Events to Feature wife of 59 years, Carolyn B. Kenny nience of the family. be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sep- Mangum, Chandler Mangum, W. Kansky, and his son, Richard Carl September 8, 2016 tember 8, 2016, at Marshes Edge. Courtland Mangum and Charles E. Born January 23, 1941 in Newark, Mangum, and a brother, Peter Rosin Coloring, Victory Gardens N.J., to the late Peter and Helen K. of New Jersey. public. Pre-registration is not required. Rosin, she was an educator for those Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home WESTFIELD — The Westfield Memorial Library, located at 550 East On Saturday, September 17, at 1:30 with special needs. She was a devout is in charge of the arrangements; p.m., the library will present “How to Scotch Plains Public Library Catholic and enjoyed spending time www.edomillerandsons.com. Broad Street, has announced the dates for two upcoming programs. Design a Modern Victory Garden.” with her grandchildren. She had been September 8, 2016 The library will present another popu- Karen Camden, who gives many pre- Slates Programs For Adults lar two-hour coloring workshop for sentations at the library on recycling, adults on Tuesday, September 13, at 10 gardening and de-cluttering, will be SCOTCH PLAINS — The will be available for sale and to be Garwood Library Reveals a.m. The coloring patterns provided by the guest speaker. Victory Gardens Scotch Plains Public Library has signed. Registration is recom- the library are geometric, intricate, ab- were planted at home and on public announced its schedule of Septem- mended. This program is co-spon- stract and designed to appeal to adults. land to reduce pressure on the food ber programs for adults. sored by the library and Social Jus- Schedule of Activities All other materials, as well as coffee supply during World Wars I and II. Mary Walton will discuss her tice Matters. GARWOOD — The Garwood children will get help learning En- and tea, will be provided. The library will resume its Sunday book, “A Woman’s Crusade: Alice SCORE workshop: Introduction Public Library, located at 411 Third glish by well-educated Spanish speak- The next coloring workshop will be hours of 1 to 5 p.m. beginning Sep- Paul and the Battle for the Ballot” to Government Contracting will be Avenue, is featuring many new pro- ers. For information, call Karla at Tuesday, October 11, at 10 a.m. The tember 18. The library will be closed on Thursday, September 8, at 7 offered on Thursday, September grams throughout the beginning of Adelante Alliance at (718) 614-2353. programs are free and open to the on Friday, September 16, for a Staff p.m. Copies will be available for 15, at 7:30 p.m. Participants will the school year, while still continu- Adult programs are available as Education Day. sale and to be signed. The evening learn how to find governmental cus- ing many traditional favorites. well. The Knitting Club will meet First Baptist to Hold For more information, call (908) also will include a voter registra- tomers, navigate the procurement The Lego Club, for ages 4 to 12, every Monday and Thursday begin- 789-4090, visit the library’s website tion drive with members of the process and assess whether this meets the second and fourth Thurs- ning September 12 at 10:30 a.m. In- Open House, Service at wmlnj.org and sign up for the League of Women Voters. would be a good market for their days of every month at 3 p.m. Regis- terested persons are asked to contact WESTFIELD — The First Baptist monthly e-newsletter, “Library A screening of Iron Jawed An- business. tration is required and space is lim- the library. Adult crafts will take place Church of Westfield, located at 170 Loop,” or stop by the library for a gels (PG-13, 125 minutes) will take The community is invited for a ited. the third Tuesday of every month and Elm Street, will hold a special service copy of its award-winning, quarterly place at noon on Friday, Septem- viewing of North Country (R, 126 Toddler Story Time takes place ev- space is limited to 10 participants. and open house event this Sunday, newsletter, “Take Note.” ber 9. In this powerful story, defi- minutes) on Friday, September 16, ery Wednesday starting September Registration is requested. September 11. ant young activists take the at noon. This film features a fic- 14 at 10:30 a.m. Geared towards ba- The library also is home to two Founded in December 1866, the Alzheimer’s Caregivers women’s suffrage movement by tionalized account of the first ma- bies and toddlers, it includes music, book clubs. These clubs take place on congregation is celebrating 150 years To Meet Sept. 16 storm, putting their lives at risk to jor successful sexual harassment stories and bubbles. Registration is the first Thursday of the month at 7 of ministry. As part of the church’s help American women win the right case in the United States — Jenson not required. p.m. and the third Thursday of the yearlong Jubilee celebration, the pub- WESTFIELD — Jewish Family to vote. It is based upon Alice Paul, versus Eveleth Mines, where a Two new programs will be added month at 1 p.m. The library will pro- lic is invited to come to the open Service (JFS) of Central New Jersey, Lucy Burns and many other sig- woman who endured a range of to the roster. Schoolhouse Chess, a vide the books. Those interested in a house Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. a non-sectarian health and social ser- nificant American abolitionists. abuse while working as a miner seven-week program beginning Tues- book club or starting their own are Visitors will have an opportunity to vice agency, will host an Alzheimer’s/ The Evening Book Club will filed and won the landmark 1984 day, September 20, at 3 p.m., is open invited to contact the library. get to know the people and the minis- Dementia Caregiver Support Group meet Monday, September 12, at 7 lawsuit. to 20 students in grades 1 to 6. The Garwood Public Library will tries of the church and the many groups on Friday, September 16. It will take p.m., to discuss “The Boys in the A gallery reception will be held With the help of Adelante Alliance, reopen on Saturdays beginning Sep- who use the facility. place from 10 a.m. to noon at The Boat” by Daniel Brown. on Saturday, September 17, at 2 the library will host ESL for Kids. tember 10 at 9 a.m. For more infor- Two guided tours of the building Presbyterian Church in Westfield, 140 The township nurse will be at the p.m., for the adult art students of The class is aimed at Spanish-speak- mation on library programs and ser- will be held, at 2 and 4 p.m. A special Mountain Avenue, Westfield. library on Tuesday, September 13, Sandra Cerchio. Refreshments will ing children in second grade and up. vices, call (908) 789-1670 or visit worship service of Hope and Remem- Free and open to Alzheimer’s/De- at 10 a.m., for free blood pressure be served. Beginning September 20 at 4 p.m., youseemore.com/garwood. brance will take place at 10:30 a.m., mentia caregivers in the community, checks. Trained SHIP representa- For more information or to reg- filled with music and readings. this group is run in accordance with tives also will be there to answer ister for these programs, e-mail Alzheimer’s Association of New Jer- any questions attendees may have [email protected], call (908) Single Jewish Friends sey guidelines. Participants are wel- about Medicare coverage. Both ser- 322-5007, extension no. 204, or Post Luncheon Date come to join the group at any time. vices will take place in the Adult stop by the Reference Desk. Fur- Forever In Our Hearts In addition to the support group, Room in a one-on-one format. ther information on all library pro- AREA — The Circle of Single Jew- JFS offers a specialized Alzheimer’s New Jersey author and civil grams is available by visiting the ish Friends 49-plus will hold a Meet and Dementia Family Care Program rights activist Junius Williams will library’s website, scotlib.org. The and Eat Luncheon on Sunday, Sep- that is funded by grants from the discuss his book, “Unfinished Scotch Plains Public Library is lo- September 11, 2001 tember 18, at noon. It will take place Westfield Foundation, Merck Inc., Agenda: Urban Politics in the Era cated at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one at Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant, 899 and Wells Fargo Foundations. of Black Power,” on Wednesday, block from Park Avenue, in the St. Georges Avenue and Route 9 Registration is recommended. If plan- September 14, at 6:30 p.m. Copies center of the township. North, Woodbridge. ning to attend, or wishing more infor- The cost is the price of a meal and mation about JFS’ new program for tip plus $3. Interested persons are Alzheimer’s and Dementia Disorders, Junius Williams to Speak asked to contact Roberta at (908) contact Alice Greenberg-Sheedy at 668-8450 or [email protected] [email protected] or to make reservations. (908) 352-8375. At Scotch Plains Library SCOTCH PLAINS — The pub- History Project, a collaborative ini- lic is invited to the Scotch Plains tiative of the Library of Congress Public Library on and the National Mu- Wednesday, September seum of African Ameri- 14, at 6:30 p.m., to meet can History and Cul- New Jersey author and ture, Smithsonian Insti- civil rights activist Junius tution. Williams, Esq. Mr. Will- He has spoken at the iams will speak about the Smithsonian Institute, experiences he details in the Schomburg Center his 2014 book, “Unfin- for Research in Black ished Agenda, Urban Culture, Shiloh Bap- Politics in the Era of tist Church in Trenton, Black Power.” N.J., and colleges Following the lecture, throughout the coun- “Unfinished Agenda” will try. He was listed as be available for purchase Junius Williams one of the “100 Most and signing by the author. Influential Blacks in Mr. Williams will take his listen- America,” by Ebony magazine. ers from his childhood in the segre- The event is co-sponsored by So- gated South of the 1950s, through cial Justice Matters, Inc. and the his participation in the Civil Rights Scotch Plains Public Library. All and Black Power Movements, to library programs are free and open his achievements as a black lawyer, to the public. Registration is rec- community activist and mayoral ommended for this program. To Dooley Colonial Home candidate in Newark in the 1970s register, sign up at scotlib.org or and 1980s. call (908) 322-5007, extension no. A nationally recognized attorney, 204. The library is located at 1927 musician and educator, Mr. Will- Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains. Westfield iams currently serves as director of the Abbott Leadership Institute at See it all on the Web! CHURCH LIFE...A collage of the First Baptist Church of Westfield, church logo Rutgers University Newark. His life and banners for some of the ministries at the church, are featured as part of First in the Civil Rights Movement has www.goleader.com Baptist’s 150th year celebration. been chronicled in the Civil Rights A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 8, 2016 Page 7 St. Paul’s Church Posts Date Willow Grove to Launch For ‘Welcome Back Picnic’ Biblical Story Project WESTFIELD — With summer ing lot adjacent to the church. SCOTCH PLAINS — Although “When we looked at materials and vacations over and school begin- All are welcome to the picnic for the Bible may be the best-selling book programs, this seemed like it was the ning, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church food, fun and fellowship. Attend- ever, the number of Americans who complete package with materials that will hold its gala “Welcome Back ees will have a chance to meet actually read it has diminished in re- stretched across all different age Picnic” immediately after the 10 church members, Sunday school cent years. The Willow Grove Pres- groups,” said Willow Grove’s Pastor a.m. service on Sunday, September teachers, the choir director and byterian Church is working to change Cynthia Cochran-Carney. “We wish 18. For those who have spent part clergy, and to learn about the 2016- that with an integrated series for chil- for people in the community as well of the summer away from 2017 program offerings including dren and adults focused on reading as in the congregation to share in this Westfield, it is a time to reconnect children’s programs, children’s the Bible. The church issues an open opportunity to learn the flow of the with other parishioners and meet choirs, Sunday school, youth invitation to the community to par- Biblical story and its message of hope newcomers to the church. The day groups, Bible camps, mission trips ticipate in this endeavor. for today.” of the picnic also marks the start of and outreach. Adult programs in- Beginning this Sunday, September To register for Sunday morning the Sunday school year for young- clude Bible Study, Adult Choir, 11, and stretching into the spring, the or Wednesday evening classes, pur- sters from one year old to graduat- social events, soup kitchens and series will use Zondervan’s adapta- chase materials or request more ing high-school seniors. Flower and Altar Guilds, among tion of the Bible, “The Story,” to information, call the church office There will be several grills in use other activities. pique an interest in knowing more at (908) 232-5678, e-mail providing hotdogs, hamburgers and Anyone interested in experienc- about the flow of the stories through- [email protected] or grilled cheese sandwiches. Sodas, ing worship and liturgy at St. Paul’s SUCCESSFUL SALE...Last year’s participation in the Mountainside Newcom- out the Bible. The Biblical story of visit the website along with a variety of homemade also is invited to attend the 10 a.m. ers’ Club garage sale fundraiser at the Deacon Andrew Hetfield House was a huge the week will be the focus at the willowgrovechurch.org. salads and desserts, will be avail- service before the picnic. Dress is success. This year, donated items are being accepted at the Hetfield House on Sunday 10 a.m. worship service. Chil- The Willow Grove Presbyterian able as well. All food and labor will picnic casual. St. Paul’s Church is Thursday and Friday, September 15 and 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, for dren will spend the latter part of wor- Church (PCUSA) is located at 1961 be donated by St. Paul’s parishio- located across from Mindowaskin the Saturday, September 17 Garage Sale at the Hetfield House. Proceeds from the ship time studying that Bible story in Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, across ners. Games for children, including Park at 414 East Broad Street, sale will help fund the restoration of the Levi Cory House. their Sunday school classes. After the street from the Scotch Plains face painting, will add a festive note Westfield. For more information, worship and refreshments, adults can Southside Firehouse and southside to the day. This community event call (908) 232-8506, extension no. Garage Sale Items Sought join a discussion group on the story soccer park, near the corner of South will take place in the church park- 10, or visit stpaulswestfield.org. with childcare available. There also Martine Avenue. The facilities are will be a discussion group on “The handicap-accessible and there is At Historic Hetfield House Story” offered on Wednesday eve- ample on-site parking. nings at 7:30 p.m. MOUNTAINSIDE – In conjunc- Hetfield House and Levi Cory “The Story” helps people under- Lions’ Seniors Picnic tion with the Mountainside New- House. A rain date of Sunday, Sep- stand God’s story from Genesis to comers’ Club town-wide garage tember 18, is planned. Revelation and how their own stories Set For Saturday sale on Saturday, September 17, The committee is asking the com- intersect with God’s larger story. Con- GARWOOD — The Garwood Li- being held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., munity to donate saleable items for sisting of 31 chapters of selected scrip- ons Club invites all borough senior the Mountainside Restoration this event. Donated saleable items tures sequenced in chronological or- citizens to attend the annual Lions Committee will participate with a can be brought to the Hetfield House der, “The Story” presents the Bible in Club Senior Citizens Picnic this Sat- huge yard sale to raise funds for on Thursday and Friday, September an engaging format, reading like a urday, September 10. It will be held at the restoration and maintenance of 15 and 16, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. novel. There are various materials for the Garwood Knights of Columbus the historic Deacon Andrew Receipts are available for donations. each age group from children through Hall, located at the foot of Willow The Deacon Andrew Hetfield adult, including videos, trading cards Avenue in Garwood. Serving will Hist. Soc. to Spotlight House and Levi Cory House are lo- and visual aids. begin at noon and the event will take cated at Constitution Plaza adjacent Using “The Story” as a tool for place rain or shine. Architecture, Color to the Mountainside Public Library. Biblical literacy at Willow Grove The menu will include hamburg- WESTFIELD — The Westfield Constitution Plaza is the first right Church is three-fold. One goal is to ers, hot dogs, corn on the cob, home- Historical Society Lunch & Learn off Birch Hill Road, which is off increase the daily reading habits and made clam chowder, beer on tap, FEAST FOR THE SOUL...St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield will hold its Series on Wednesday, September 14, “Welcome Back Picnic” on Sunday, September 18, following the 10 a.m. worship New Providence Road near the practices of the congregation and soda and dessert. Music will be pro- service. All are welcome to attend both the service and the picnic. Pictured, the at noon will feature “The American Mountainside Volunteer Fire House. people in the community. A second vided for dancing. Admission is free “Master Chefs from St. Paul’s” cook up a tasty array of food at a previous church House in History and in Color with The Mountainside Restoration goal is to promote an intergenerational to all Garwood seniors. picnic. Janet Foster.” Committee is a committee of volun- experience of the Bible’s story of Although the Lions are best known This program will offer a lively, teers governed by the Borough of love and redemption by presenting it for recycling eyeglasses, this interna- fast-paced review of American archi- Mountainside. Its purpose is to restore in a form that all ages can follow. tional service organization also spon- Career Networking Group tectural styles and the colors that en- and maintain the Deacon Andrew Finally, this approach will help people sors the borough’s annual Halloween riched those styles. It will take place Hetfield House and the Levi Cory have a common focus throughout the Parade and many youth activities. To at Echo Lake Country Club, 515 House and collect and to save historic study, promoting conversation and learn more about Lionism and obtain To Explore ‘Inspiration’ Springfield Avenue, Westfield. information and items from destruc- discussion of the stories inside and information about membership, call Ms. Foster is an architectural histo- tion. For further information or to do- outside the church setting. Peggy Briggs at (908) 654-4977. MOUNTAINSIDE — The Career try-level and senior-level market- rian and historic preservation consult- nate funds, call (908) 789-9420 or go Networking Group will meet on Mon- ing and brand management posi- ant with more than 30 years of experi- to mountainsidehistory.org. day, September 12, at 6:30 p.m., at tions at companies such as Procter ence with New Jersey’s buildings. DUGHI, HEWIT & DOMALEWSKI the Mountainside Public Library, for & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, To make a reservation, call Mary Jumble Store to Sell a program entitled “The Inspiration and Schering-Plough HealthCare Orlando at (908) 233-2930 by noon and Motivation of Your Job Search.” Products (now Merck), plus sev- on Monday, September 12. The price Halloween Costumes Criminal Defense Matters This program is designed to help eral business consulting projects is $30 for Westfield Historical Soci- CRANFORD — The Junior participants discover the internal with clients in health care, con- ety members and $35 for non-mem- League of Elizabeth-Plainfield State and Municipal Criminal Court keys to their motivation, overcome sumer products, pharmaceuticals, bers and includes a three-course meal, (JLEP) invites the community to at- their fear and learn how to move industrial products and nutritionals. coffee/tea and gratuity. The luncheon tend its Third Annual Halloween Motor Vehicle Tickets • DWI through obstacles. It also is geared Additionally, he is a sought-after fee can be paid at the door. Costume Extravaganza at The to helping individuals develop speaker at regional job fairs, pro- For more information on Westfield Jumble Store, located at 110 Walnut powerful resilience through prac- viding insight and counsel to hun- Historical Society events, visit Avenue, Cranford. tices that will fuel their job search dreds of job seekers each month. westfieldhistoricalsociety.org. The sale will run Saturday, Septem- Caregiver Meetings and establish their foundation for To register for these programs, ber 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thanks future success. visit the library or call (908) 233- Rosary Altar Society to a very generous donation from a To Resume Sept. 12 As director of career coaching 0115. The Mountainside Public Li- local costume distributor, the shop has with Career Advancement Systems, To Meet Tonight more than 200 costumes for children WESTFIELD — A support group brary is located at 1 Constitution for those caring for elderly or chroni- Bill Amirault provides intensive Plaza, Mountainside. GARWOOD — St. Anne’s Rosary and adults, almost all in their original one-on-one coaching throughout Altar Society of Garwood will hold packages. Most kids’ costumes are $5 cally ill loved ones meets on the first individuals’ job search. He began Rosary Altar Society its next regular monthly meeting this and adult costumes are $10. non-holiday Monday of each month, providing these services during his evening, Thursday, September 8, at 7 The public is invited to like The at 7:30 p.m., in the parish center of St. MBA program at the Indiana Uni- Slates Tropicana Trip p.m. It will take place in the Knights Jumble Store on Facebook and fol- Helen’s RomanCall Brandon Catholic Church Minde, on Former Prosecutor Lamberts Mill Road in Westfield. versity Business Placement Office, GARWOOD — The Rosary Altar of Columbus Hall, 37 South Avenue, low it on Twitter @jlepjumblestore Mention this ad for a complimentary conference a highly renowned center for re- Society of the Church of St. Anne in Garwood. Parking is available be- and Instagram — thejumblestore for These are information and sharing cruiting and job placement. His Garwood has planned a trip to the hind the building on Willow Avenue. previews. All proceeds support the sessions. The next meeting will take other career endeavors include en- Tropicana in Atlantic City for Sun- President Autumn Welsh will wel- JLEP’s Career Closet, which pro- place on September340 North 12. ForAvenue, more Cranford, NJ day, September 18. The bus will leave come all members and call for com- vides free business wear and acces- information, call Marilyn Ryan at from St. Anne’s Church, 325 Second mittee reports. Monsignor Ron J. sories for women re-entering the (908)(908) 232-1214. 272-0200 • www.dughihewit.com Avenue, Garwood, at 11:30 a.m. sharp Marczewski, pastor, will be introduced workforce; Teen Closet, which pro- and return at approximately 9:30 p.m. as the group’s moderator. Dues will be vides free résumé and college essay The cost is $30 per person with a collected for the year 2016-2017. editing and free career wear for slot return of $25. Interested persons Refreshments will be served. All underserved high-school seniors; and are encouraged to make reservations the women of the parish are welcome. JLEP college scholarships. Westfield Pediatric as soon as possible by calling Jennie The next Rosary Sunday is Octo- To learn more and get involved at (908) 789-0778 or Eileen at (908) ber 2 with recitation of the Rosary at with the JLEP, visit jlepnj.org or e- 789-0414. 7:30 a.m., followed by Mass at 8 a.m. mail [email protected]. Dental Group The Law Office of Francis M. Smith, ESQ.

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********* Welcome to The Nineteenth Annual “You Don’t Have to Be a Hero” All-Corbin Team: ********* The All-Corbin Team is dedicated to the Adult Softball Leagues, Girls Softball and Youth Baseball Leagues. The selections are based entirely on neat-looking plays, fan participation and interesting positions. 1. Best Sure Out – Westfield White 11U Noah Fischer vs Summit. 2. Best Reach by Catcher – Westfield White – Jake Chapman Cranford 12U vs Millburn Cal Ripken Championship Game 12. Best Look for Call at 3rd – Liam 12U Jack Price – batter Derek Pascale Montville 3. Best Stretch by Catcher – Scotch Plains-Fanwood 12U catcher Garrett (Westfield 9U)/ Ryan Coon (Cranford) George Dursee vs Chatham. 4. Most Closely Observed Contact – Walter Schwartz Westfield 12U – New 13. Best Pitching Pose – Josh Greenwood Westfield 9U 14. Best Almost Gotcha – Aiden Scheper Westfield 12U Providence Gold All-Star Game 5. Best Hustle to 1st – Eric Mihanski (Charlie Brown’s) – 1st baseman Marty with Walter Schwartz 15. Best I Got ‘em Stretch – Doug Pilley for double play (Stage House vs Netherwood) Bernstein (Netherwood) 6. Best Slide Home Under Tag– Evan Doyle (Scotch Plains-Fanwood 10U) vs Watchung 16. Best Sacrifice Bunt – Danny Olear Cranford 10U vs Millburn 17. Most Creative Champs – Creative Industries Hills 7. Best Play Observed by Ump – Cranford 12U Shane Van Dam 8. Best Expression – Danny Silva Cranford I Union County 60+ A Division Champs 18. Closest Play at Second – Mikey DeVizio (Stage House) second 12U vs Clark Matty Hoehns 9. Best Senior 50+ Contact – Ricky McMahon (Deegan Roofing) 10. Most baseman Brady Lau (Netherwood) 19. Best Arched Slide – Ryan Friedberg Westfield 12U vs Jake Chapman Confusing Play – SPF 12U Anthony Veglia & Sean Harris vs New Providence 11. Best Look for Throw to 3rd Cranford 20. Team Supreme – Stage House Bar & Grill – Scotch Plains Men’s League A Division Champs

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Westfield High football team Jake Vall-Llobera, tackles Nick Maher game. Expect explosive senior Ishmael opens the 2016 season tomorrow, 7 and Jeff Gagum, and cornerback Glasco and speedy junior Juandre p.m., at always-tough Linden. WHS Ishmael Glasco on defense – and also House (shoulder sprain) to get plenty leads the 46-game series 25-20-1, in- has 20 letter winners who were on of carries. cluding a 10-7 victory last year. 2015’s 7-2 jayvee team (losses to North Fullback Chris Varano graduated. The 2016 Blue Devils find them- Hunterdon and Hunterdon Central). But senior Jake Kaplan got a lot of selves in a position – “the season af- The 1977 squad scored 413 points calls and now it’s his turn as lead- ter” – that hasn’t been experienced and allowed just 32; the 2015 squad blocker. around here since 1978. scored 412 and gave up 103. The ’77 Quarterback Zach Kelly (66 for 117, A little perspective … team had 3,291 yards rushing on 517 870 yards, nine TDs) graduated. But In September 1978, current long- carries, and 339 yards passing on 38 Martini was a co-starter last year, com- time defensive coordinator Kenny passes (that’s an average of 47 runs pleting 51 of 80 passes for 717 yards Miller was in the seventh grade, get- and 3.5 passes per game). Last year’s and six touchdowns. ting ready to carry the ball for coach team had 2,487 yards rushing; and set Flankers Jelani Pierre (23 catches) Joe Spoto’s Browns in the Westfield a school record with 1,597 yards pass- and JD Marner (10 catches) gradu- Boys Football League ... Pete Rose ing. Total offense-wise, last year’s team ated. But Shirk, now a senior, led the had just passed 3,000 career hits – on accumulated 4,084 yards (340 per team with 38 catches for 511 yards and his way to 4,256 – and had a 44-game game), compared to 3,630 in 1977 five TDs. Senior Mike Moriarty will hitting streak ... Bucky Dent was about (330 per game). handle the other wide-out. Senior Ian to become the World Series MVP as But a very talented 1978 squad Humphrey and juniors Adam David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the Yankees beat the Dodgers ... Af- stumbled coming out of the gate in a 6- McDaniel and Aidan Boland are in the LADY RAIDER SOCCER CAPTAINS...Pictured, left to right, are: seniors Alyssa DiFrancesco, Andrea Leitner, Christina firmed had won the Triple Crown ... 2 loss at Summit, ending its 24-game rotation. Rodgers and Sophie Brause who have been selected Raider team captains this season. and disco fever was sweeping the coun- unbeaten streak. After grinding wins try. The Bee Gees (Night Fever, Stay- over Union (20-6) and Elizabeth (16- CAPTS — DiFRANCESCO, LEITNER, RODGERS, BRAUSE ing Alive, How Deep is Your Love) 6), the Blue Devils saw their season and baby brother Andy Gibb (Shadow torpedoed in an 11-7 loss to Scotch Dancing, Thicker Than Water) domi- Plains. (It took months before I could nated the Billboard top songs list ... walk into a 7-Eleven.) For the Raiders, Lady Raiders’ Focus, Playing Donna Sommer even had a hit with a who came into the game 0-3-1, it was disco version of MacArthur Park! their first victory ever over WHS, after It’s been a while. 17 losses and one tie. The 1977 football season had been The next four weeks saw the Devils Up to Capabilities in Soccer the greatest in school history, coach take out their frustrations on Cranford Gary Kehler’s Blue Devils capping an (46-0), Nutley (34-0), Montclair (27- 11-0 season with a 33-12 victory over 0) and Linden (67-0). But the two- By DAVID B. CORBIN been here. She shared the spot for a sometimes find it way to the net from Barringer. That match-up of unbeatens time defending sectional champion Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times year or two but it’s been hers ever 35, 40 or more yards out. at Giants Stadium drew a crowd of Devils could only watch when the play- Six Union County Tournament since. She’s been great,” Coach Ewing “She will do the same just to latch over 32,000, according to the New offs started. (UCT) championships in a row and said. things down in the midfield. She is York Times reporter in attendance. That WHS brought a 6-2 record into the 10 of the past 11 means that the Scotch Some of the defending backs have such a strong player that we are look- ’77 WHS squad was rated New Jersey’s game, while Plainfield was 8-0-1. In a No. 1 team for the entire 20th century game witnessed by over 12,000 chilled Head coach Jim DeSarno has WHS Plains-Fanwood High School girls graduated but juniors Ashley Vincent, ing for her senior leadership to help football pointed in the right direction. soccer team has been by far the most Taylor Diggs, Sabrina DiLollo and the other kids,” Coach Ewing said. by The Star-Ledger in 2000. fans at Hub Stine Field, the Blue Dev- dominant force in the county. But it Gina Fahrenholz will be assuming Brause. a First Team All-UC and But only two starters returned in ils won 6-2. Sports writer Gene Picker Tight end Chris Boutsikaris (22 also means that several other teams the responsibilities. Last year Diggs All-State, has had an uncanny knack 1978 – end Kent Baldwin and back in the Elizabeth Daily Journal called catches) graduated. But he was lost to a such as Westfield and Cranford, to and Vincent were All-UC Honorable of finding an open teammate and John Byrne. The team had 22 other it a “savage brawl.” Westfield had to knee injury in the eighth game. The name a few, have been just waiting to Mentions. proved it last year with 21 assists, letter winners who’d played together be satisfied being Watchung Confer- athletic Dombrowski (10 catches) filled discover that chink in their armor, so “That’s what we are going to look while notching four herself. on an unbeaten ‘B’ squad that outscored ence champions. (Union beat Plainfield in more than capably. Senior Coston the pressure may be on. to do. We lost some kids to gradua- “Sophie had a ton of assists. She its opponents 195-17. to win sectionals.) O’Brien could also get playing time. “I don’t think we look at it as pres- tion who were defenders for us, so we always finds the open person to con- Fast forward to September 2016 and It’s hard to say how a team will do Tackles Schwetje and Spass started sure as much as playing the way we are are going to look to Andrea in goal vert. Last year it was Caroline Babis WHS is coming off a 12-0 season that because there are so many variables – every game as juniors. Fellow senior capable of. And if we play the way we and Ashley Vincent in the back and a but that was a small part of her assists. ended with its first state title since injuries, sickness, luck, weather, mo- Jordan Barham looked good filling in are capable of, we know we will be in bunch of other kids to help us solidify She found a lot of other people too, so 1977 – a 10-7 victory over mentum, etc. But it’s fair to say that for the injured Spass in the scrimmages. the mix,” Raider Head Coach Kevin the defense,” Coach Ewing said. we are going to be looking for her to Bridgewater-Raritan in another match- this WHS team should again be “in the Guards Tom Morley and Tim Norris Ewing said. “Each and every year up of unbeatens before another huge hunt.” (And another 12-0 would not be graduated. But senior Conner Root Vincent, who worked up front of- have assists and goals for us this crowd at MetLife Stadium, formerly a shock.) Here are some reasons why saw a lot of action last year. Junior Union County is a tough county to ten last year, managed to slip in a few year,” Coach Ewing said. Giants Stadium. … Fran Allegiero replaces all-stater play in, so we just hope for the best.” goals, so she offers some versatility. DiFrancesco is also a formidable This year’s team has 11 returning Record-breaking and first-team all- Morley, a three-year starter. Rory Last year the Raiders finished with “She is just solid all over the field. scoring threat and was spotted around starters – flanker Jack Shirk, tight end stater Jack Curry graduated, along with McGovern is in the mix. a 20-2-1 record with a stunning upset Now we are looking for her to step up the goal area enough times to net 10 Kyle Dombrowski, tackles Max his 1,709 rushing yards and 27 touch- Center Brent Collum was injured loss to Cranford and a 0-0 tie with in the back. Last season she went goals and six assists. Schwetje and Brett Spass, center Jack downs. But current senior Matt Varano before game 5. McCauley, now a jun- Westfield during the regular season from forward to defense for us be- Three juniors, Kerri McNeeley, McCauley, quarterback Phil Martini ran for 548 yards last year and one of ior, played the final eight games, even and a 2-1 loss to Bridgewater-Raritan cause of injuries. She did a great job, Erica Muscus and Amanda Logie, on offense, ends Owen Kessler and his five TDs came in the state title after a healthy Collum returned. in the North Jersey, Section 2, Group so we are looking for her to continue will be patrolling the striker posi- The entire front four returns with 4 semifinals. with that,” Coach Ewing pointed out. tions. Last year Muscus, who had five seniors Kessler (16 career sacks), The Lady Raiders were notoriously The Raiders are very strong in the assists, and McNeeley, who had six Maher and Gagum, and junior Vall- stingy defensively last year and did midfield with the return of veteran assists, each netted 10 goals. Llobera. Dombrowski and senior Will not allow a goal until their eighth senior co-captains Christina Rodgers, “Both of them started for us and Swartz will spell them. Want a nick- game of the season with a 6-1 triumph Sophie Brause and Alyssa they scored a good number of goals. name for this group? How about “The over Rahway. Veteran goalkeeper DiFrancesco, along with juniors Katie I will be looking for them to do the Unblockables.” Andrea Leitner recorded 18 shutouts and Danielle Mrozek. same this year,” Coach Ewing said. Linebackers Steve Barmakian, last year and now as a senior co- Last year Rodgers, who scored nine The Raiders will open their season Owen Colwell, Jacob Kurstedt and captain is expected to maintain her goals and had nine assists, was se- with a bang at Westfield on Saturday, Mike O’Connor all graduated. But jun- intensity. Leitner’s backup keeper will lected First Team All-UC and All- September 10, at 4 p.m. Next, they iors Shea Elliott and Drew Ortiz (in- be freshman Maya Kessler. State. Rodgers also possesses a very will host Cranford on Tuesday, Sep- side) and Jacob Dayon and Joe “Pretty much all four years she’s strong and accurate kick that can tember 13, at 4 p.m. SanGiacomo (outside) have looked solid in scrimmages (senior Connor Scanlon, projected as a starting OLB, is sidelined with mono). Sean Dwyer and Ben Buontempo are the backups. Corner Brett Robertshaw and safety Sid Douglas graduated. Glasco returns Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times at one corner and safety Ben Kelly got RAIDER GIRLS TENNIS TEAM...Pictured from left to right are: Gauri plenty of playing time last year (at Deshpande, Maggie Richard, Sophia TumSuden, Sophia DiOrio, Nikita Nirmal, linebacker). Steve Barden will replace Natalie Cestone, Hayley Howell, Alexa Chan and Alexandra Shapiro. injured senior Kyle Shirk (torn ACL) at the other corner. DESHPANDE, DiORIO TO LEAD CHARGE With Dombrowski (punter), Moriarty (kicker), McCauley (snap- per) and Shirk (holder) all back, the kicking game is in very good hands Raider Tennis Girls Eye and feet. And don’t overlook the coaching staff. Jim DeSarno brings a 69-36 record ‘Upper Tier’ in County into his 11th season at WHS. The only hiccup was in 2012, when the team By ALEX LOWE Deshpande finished sixth at the went 2-8. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times county tournament, losing to His veteran staff includes defensive The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Westfield’s Rebecca Sisto in three coordinator Kenny Miller (23rd year School girls tennis team enters the sets. at WHS), assistants Matt Andzel 2016 season at the top of the second Sophia DiOrio returns for her se- (fourth year), Joe Avena (23rd year), tier programs in Union County. That nior season at second singles. DiOrio Owen Brand (fifth year), Sam Haimann may sound harsh but such is the state finished fifth at second singles in the (ninth year), Dave Hancock (11th year) of girls tennis in Union County. There county tournament last season, de- and Bill Mellott (34th year), and vol- are five top caliber programs in a feating Stephanie Maluso of New unteers Don Cassett (23rd year), Don packed county. Those teams, Oak Providence (5-7, 6-1, 6-0). Dayon (fourth year) and James Knoll, Summit, Westfield, New Provi- Alexandra Shapiro, a junior, seems McKeon (first year). Miller, Andzel, dence and Kent Place have clearly set to grab the third singles spot. Brand, Cassett and McKeon are former shown themselves to be deeper and Shapiro will debut in that role this Blue Devil players. more talented than the rest of the season for the Raiders. GETTING HIS KICKS teams in the county and that figures to The first doubles team will pair Senior Mike Moriarty set a single- remain true this year. senior Sophia Tum Suden with senior season record last year with eight field However, if any team stands a Maggie Richard, who played second goals and has 13 for his career, three chance of separating themselves from doubles last year. The pairing will be behind leader Jon Gribbin. Moriarty’s the remaining pack in Union County, interesting as both are experienced 50 PAT conversions in 2015 was one it just might be Scotch Plains- off the school record by K.C. players but it may take a while for Knobloch, who is the career leader Fanwood. The Raiders finished sixth them to develop the same kind of in the Union County Tournament last with 89. Moriarty is currently third in chemistry that was shared between career kicking points with 111, trail- year with 22 points, ahead of seventh- Sophia Tum Suden and her sister ing Knobloch (113) and Gribbin (132). place Governor Livingston (13) and Olivia. NO RESPECT eighth-place Dayton (9). If the Raid- A quartet of players will battle it out Despite finishing No. 6 in the final ers are to make a move on the big five for spots on the second doubles team. 2015 rankings and returning 11 start- in front of them, they will have to do These players include Nikita Nirmal, ers, WHS did not make the nj.com it, while making up for the loss of Alexa Chan, Hayley Howell and preseason Top-20 or even its next 10 three graduated players from last Natalie Cestone. Wasserman is still pity-list teams. Cranford is No. 17 and year’s team. deciding which pairing will work the Phillipsburg is No. 10. After the Dev- Third singles player Madison Dieu, best together when the season starts. ils dominated their recent P-burg first doubles player Olivia Tum Suden “We are going to compete,” says scrimmage, several fans were heard and second doubles player Liz Wasserman of his team’s chances. saying, “When does wrestling season Kaminoff are gone, leaving a few “Listen, we play in a stacked division start?” All that really matters is the spots to fill. The good news is that SP- and county. Teams like Kent Place final rankings, in December. F Head Coach Gary Wasserman will and Summit are very strong. But we WHS FIFTH IN N.J. WINS have two experienced players to lead do have two girls returning at the top WHS comes into the 2016 football the team at the top two singles posi- of our lineup, who finished top-eight season with 610 all-time victories, No. tions. in county last year, so we already 5 among all New Jersey high schools. “Gauri Deshpande will be our num- know they can be effective for us.” The leader is Phillipsburg with 671, ber one singles player,” says Scotch Plains-Fanwood was set to followed by Montclair (630), Paulsboro Wasserman. “She finished in the top- open at Summit on September 6 be- (623) and Hammonton (620). eight at counties last year. She is very fore hosting Union Catholic on Sep- The first recorded win for WHS was consistent and does not make mental tember 7 at La Grande courts to start 1897, 4-0 over St. Francis Xavier of errors.” off the season. Newark. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 8, 2016 Page 11 Area stores that carry The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Westfield Tobacco & News 7-11 of Westfield 7-11 of Mountainside Westfield Mini Mart Kwick Mart Food Store Mountain Deli 108 Elm St. (Leader) 1200 South Ave., W. (Leader/Times) 921 Mountain Ave. (Leader) 301 South Ave., W. (Leader) 190 South Ave. (Times) 2385 Mountain Ave. (Times) 7-11 of Garwood Shoprite Supermarket King's Supermarket Baron's Drug Store Scotch Hills Pharmacy Wallis Stationery Krauszer's 309 North Ave. (Leader) 563 North Ave. (Leader) 300 South Ave. (Leader) 243 E. Broad St. (Leader) 1819 East 2nd St. (Times) 441 Park Ave. (Leader/Times) 727 Central Ave. (Leader) HAY, MACKENZIE, ROMANOVICH SELECTED CAPTAINS Lady Soccer Cougars Looking To Change System a Little Bit By DAVID B. CORBIN She’s growing to be one of the pillars forward. I have been working with Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times in the attacking midfield,” Coach her in some of her movements, some Andrew Gagliardo has taken over Gagliardo pointed out. of her patterns to get her more into the the reins as Head Coach of the Romanovich an All-Union County goal area so she can finish off her Cranford High School girls soccer Honorable Mention last year, junior goals,” Coach Gagliardo said. team in place of Jen Michewicz, who Meghan Montague and sophomore Freshman Maggie Murray will join had moved to Pennsylvania, and plans Kenzie Butler will solidify the Williamson in the forward position. to make a few adjustments but he is no midfield as will three-year varsity Maggie Murray, “is the only fresh- stranger to the program. player Maggie Roman. man on varsity this year. Fantastic “This is my seventh year in “Fantastic! Steps in. Wins balls. vision, fantastic field player. She can Cranford. I worked with the boys She’s the one who once we win that play eight up front or she can come team for two years as varsity assis- ball back, she’s going to look to play out on the right or left as a wing,” tant. Then I went to the girls and was forward. We are looking to have a Coach Gagliardo said. Jen Michewicz’s varsity assistant for rock solid middle of the field because With high class teams such as three years and I was JV head coach in my opinion, I think games are won Scotch Plains-Fanwood and Westfield for two years,” Coach Gagliardo said. in the center of the field,” Coach always vying for top honors in the Last year’s Cougars were quite suc- Gagliardo said of Roman. county and conference, Coach cessful earning the second seed in the Last year as a freshman forward, Gagliardo is well aware of the chal- Union County Tournament, advanc- Lauren Williamson really opened eyes lenge. ing to the North Jersey, Section 2, with her imposing presence around “It’s going to be tough every year. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times RAIDER FOOTBALL CAPTAINS...Seniors Izu Mozie, left, and Jumar Etkins have been selected team captains of the Raider football team. The Raiders will kick off their season at home against Warren Hills this Saturday at 2:30. MOZIE, ETKINS SELECTED CAPTAINS; HEISEY AT QB Raider Gridders Going With More Versatility on Offense

By DAVID B. CORBIN are the ones that got a lot of experi- mages, you can see that relationship Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ence,” Raider Head Coach Jon Stack has really been strong,” Coach Stack Mistakes were made last year but said. pointed out. most times making mistakes can be In the second half of the Linden Heisey’s passing ability is a sharp the best teacher as long as this year’s game last year, the Raiders found that contrast to the Raider quarterbacks in Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School offensive versatility with quarterback recent years. football team is willing to learn from Cooper Heisey, who introduced some “For the last three years, we have its shortcomings and make the cor- success with a passing game. Now as not had that. We have put athletes that rections. Although there are many a junior, Heisey, with good size and could run but we never had a quarter- areas of concern, the Raiders have vision, has grasped the reins at quar- back and now Cooper Heisey is that realized that that they must have more terback and will be looking for his kid. He can throw, he can run. Last versatility with their offensive scheme wide receivers, sophomore Isaiah year he made a lot of those sopho- and they have been taking serious Stewart and junior Dwight Laylor, more mistakes early on. He threw steps to insure that happens. and slot receivers senior co-captain four interceptions in his first game. Last year the Raiders, who finished Jumar Etkins and juniors Jack Lynch After that, he threw two touchdowns. 1-9, had virtually no passing game and Justin Sanders. He kept us around. He did the thing he and realized that they needed to look “Cooper Heisey spent a lot of time needed to do,” Coach Stack said. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times to the future and began to insert many working with Isaiah and Stewart, “Now he is a playmaker. In our first SENIOR LADY COUGARS...Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Caitlin Kalnins, Katie Romanovich, Dana Acocella, Cam of their underclassmen. Dwight Laylor, Jack Lynch. You can scrimmage game, he went 19-for-27, Hay, Kat Mackenzie and Delaney Fay; back row, Jill DeVoti, Sarah Sterling, Caroline Plick, Meghan Reilly, Brianna Scotti, “Last year as the season wore on, start to see that timing already devel- 197 yards passing. He threw six touch- Maya Lawler and Grace McLear. we started to get more and more oping. The timing that began last sea- downs. It definitely has changed the younger guys onto the field, espe- son and they worked on during the dynamics of the offense.” cially our skill guys. Our skill players Group 3 semifinals and finishing with the opponents’ goal area when she That’s what is great about the confer- summer. So far in our first two scrim- CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 a 15-4 record. The Lady Cougars notched 10 goals. She received ence we are in. In Union County, you pulled off some impressive victories, NJGSCA All-State recognition in ad- could flip a coin. Any one could win beating Westfield, 1-0, in their first dition to being selected All-Union in any given year. This year I think we The Proven Professional meeting then stunning undefeated County Second Team. are going to come in better prepared. Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 1-0, which “She’s big. She’s got a frame and Mentally, I think we are going to be a just happened to be the Raiders’ only she’s really good at shielding and lot more mature,” he said. regular-season setback. Although a holding defenders off. We are looking The Cougars open their season lot of talented Cougars had gradu- to play to her to have her hold it up for with Union Catholic at Memorial Long-term success in the real estate profession is ated, there is still a wealth of talent us, shield off defenders to get the runs Field in Cranford today, September reserved for the select few who consistently deliver returning. coming from the midfielders coming 8, at 4 p.m. value to their clients. With unparalleled dignity and “We have a lot of good girls coming back. We are changing the system up grace, Hye-Young Choi continues to provide an a little bit, which is something I’ve Westfield Tennis Association inspired level of service and outstanding results. wanted to do for quite a while. We had our first scrimmage with Warren Hills Hye-Young Choi and won, 5-0. The spirit of the girls is September 5 Ladder Results: Sales Associate great. The transition to this year should Top 1% of all Coldwell Banker Agents Internationally not be that different. They know what 1. Justin Goldman* (8-2) 24. Parag Patel (1-1) they are doing.” 2. Jeff Lox* (14-2) 25. George Danenhauer (1-1) Member of Coldwell Banker President’s Elite As to his structure change, Coach 3. Tuyen Diep* (11-4) 26. Richard Pardo #1 REALTOR, Westfield East Office, Total Production 11 Consecutive Years! Gagliardo smiled and replied, “We’ve 4. Mike Kahn (10-0) 27. Gene Hodges 28. Steve Mehler Email: [email protected] made a change but a magician never 5. Jeff Brinker* (4-6) 6. Ilia Bouchouev* (5-3) 29. Adam Schultz Direct: (908) 301-2015 reveals his tricks. It’s something that’s 7. Umang Shastri* (5-4) *=Match played in period different than what we have played in 8. Francis Adriaens* (4-9) (x-y) = Wins/Losses Cell: (908) 938-9248 years past. It’s been working really 9. Todd Arky* (2-3) MATCH RESULTS 10. Steve Parker (6-2) Prystupa d. Blom 8-6 well for us.” 11. 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By ALEX LOWE lead the Blue Devils in those catego- to be the middle blocker. Andrews Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ries again this year. Sophomore Jenna had 53 kills a year ago. Senior Hayley The Westfield High School girls Miller, scheduled to play right side Kasko (17 kills) also factors into the volleyball program has become one hitter is also out with an injury. equation in the middle. of those programs where excellence Miller’s absence leaves the setter Junior Grace Serafin has looked is now expected on a regular basis. position up for grabs with a bunch of good in practice, as has Stephanie Last year the Blue Devils finished 17- players competing for the job. Jun- Margolies. Both could win roles in 6 and advanced to the Union County iors Erica Varga (12 Kills) and Grace the rotation. If sophomore Jenna Tournament Final where they lost to Serafin are in the mix as are Sarah Miller can return from injury, she perennial nemesis Union Catholic. Correa and Stephanie Margolies. Each figures to be in the mix on the oppo- They won their first round Group 4 has had their moments in practice to site side. Junior Sydney Swingle will tournament match, defeating Colum- this point with Torok describing the look to break into the lineup as an bia before falling to Ridge in the position as still “to be determined”. outside hitter. Senior Dana Boretz second round. Graduated from that Experienced senior leadership will (25 service aces last year) is a defen- very solid squad are four starters, be an asset on this year’s team. Tri- sive specialist that will see time as including standout players like Rachel captains Lizzy Sottung, Leigh Scarano well. Mattessich and Rachel Holt. and Olivia Meyer all played exten- One name to watch is Uzi Ijema. So head coach Bev Torok faces sively last season and each is penciled Just a freshman, Ijema has already very interesting challenges as she en- in as a starter. earned Torok’s trust and has seen a lot ters her 23rd season at the helm of the Sottung is the libero and will be of action in scrimmages playing the

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 2016 ST. BART’S OLDTIMERS MEN’S SOFTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPS...The mighty St. Maximilian team came from behind in the seventh and eighth innings to overcome St. John Paul II, 8-6, for the St. Bart’s Crown on Labor Day at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains. Pictured, left to right, are: kneeling/stooping; Russ Voorhees, Ed Villaverde, Rich Pitonzo, Coady Brown, Rich McNanna and Joe Ursino; standing, Jason Semple, Steve Burton, Steve Mavrakis, Russ Lomuscio, John Deitch, Jason Virgil, Frank Vecchione, Paul Bifani and Matt Marino. See story and photos in September 15 edition. Lady Blue Devils Face Tough Tennis Schedule Immediately

By ALEX LOWE from last season’s squad. Rebecca Kent Place last season. Bleich ad- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Russ Lomuchio, JohnDeitch Sisto (1st singles), Julia Morgan (1st vanced to the semifinals of the Union Despite significant graduation doubles), Connie Wu (1st doubles), County Tournament at third singles losses, the 2016 Westfield High Maddie Levy (2nd doubles), Maria where she lost to eventual champion School girls tennis team shapes up as Nemeth (2nd doubles) all graduated Kaitlyn Dunleavy of Oak Knoll in a pretty talented group. The Blue leaving plenty of spots open to com- straight sets. Devils will be looking to improve on petition. “Kayla moves up from third singles their 14-5 season record, which in- First singles is one spot that is not in where she played last year but two cluded a third place finish at the Union doubt. The first singles spot belongs seasons ago as a sophomore she was County Tournament and a run all the to sophomore Rachel Rothenberg. As at second singles so she can do it,” way to the semifinals in the North a freshman, Rothenberg advanced all said Varhley. “She is a very steady Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 tourna- the way to the Union County Tourna- player. She is mentally strong and ment before losing to Ridge. Upward ment finals at second singles where makes very few mistakes on the court.” movement may be hard to achieve she lost in straight sets to Oak Knoll’s Junior Olivia Carnevale will handle though as Union County is loaded Ali Baiocco. Rothenberg was 12-7 in third singles. Carnevale has played a with top-notched teams and the Blue match play as a freshman. Rothenberg bit but she is essentially new to the Devils will face them all early in the will be making a step up in competi- lineup. Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times BLUE DEVIL V-BALL CAPTAINS...The Blue Devil senior tri-captains, from left to right, are: Olivia Meyer, Lizzy Sottung and Leigh Scarano. Blue Devil program. Make no mis- counted on to do a lot of digging and middle. take about it though; the rest of the rolling just as she did last season. Torok builds her teams confidence coaches in Union County would love Sottung came up with 286 digs, 42 and communication by scheduling to face the same kinds of challenges aces and 25 assists as a junior. Scarano grueling scrimmages against top tier that Torok has to ponder. Westfield is is slated for action as a Defensive teams. On August 30, the Blue Devils loaded again. The challenges they Specialist. Scarano delivered 18 ser- played individually timed 26-minute face involve where to deploy the avail- vice aces last season. Together Sottung six-game scrimmages against able talent on the floor as they navi- and Scarano give the Blue Devils a Roxbury (22-6 last year) losing Game gate through some key injuries. dependable veteran tandem in the back 1 (19-25), before bouncing back to “We are always a scrappy team,” row. win Games 3, 5 and 6 (25-11, 24-19 said Torok after a recently completed Meyer led the team with 86 kills and 25-22). The two evenly matched scrimmage against Roxbury. “We play last year and had 23 aces. teams tied two other games. good defense. That is always a hall- “Olivia is not big but she is very “I was pleased because I saw a lot mark of our game. We pride ourselves smart,” said Torok. “She rolls, tips of versatility in hitting out there to- on playing smart. We’ve got some and does it all for us.” day,” said Torok. “Our serve receive injuries that have left a few spots to be Junior Stephanie Borr is also in the game was good today as well. Our determined but we do have players picture at outside hitter. Described by serves really made the other team that have shown a willingness to step Torok as an “offensive weapon”, Borr have to move and that is good.” forward and fill voids.” contributed 72 kills and nine aces last Also on the docket in the past week The injuries mentioned involve se- year. for Westfield was another tough scrim- nior setter Lindsay Miller, who has Junior Leah Andrews is a good bet mage against West Morris. been unavailable thus far. As a junior “That is why you schedule against Miller tallied 280 assists, 150 digs, 46 Probitas Verus Honos the tough teams,” said Torok. “It gets kills and 43 aces and was expected to you ready for what you want to face when the season starts.” Westfield opens its season Friday, Frank D. Isoldi Ranked Among Top Real September 9, at home against Estate Agents In U.S. By REAL Trends Bridgewater-Raritan. Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times WESTFIELD, N.J. — Hal Max- For 2015, Mr. Isoldi earned the Reading is Good For You BLUE DEVIL VARSITY TENNIS TEAM...Pictured, left to right, are: kneeling; Rachel Rothenberg, Hannah Siegel and well, president of Coldwell Banker coveted NRT Society of Excellence Leah Bremer; back row, Kayla Bleich, Sarah Schneider, Lucy Earl, Samira Morin and Olivia Carnevale. Residential Brokerage in New Jersey Award, a distinction presented to less and Rockland County, N.Y., is pleased than a quarter of 1 percent of approxi- tion but she has the skills to compete The first doubles team will be made to announce that Frank D. Isoldi has mately 39,500 Coldwell Banker schedule. and do well against top talent. up of junior Lucy Earl and senior “We will face Summit, Kent Place, been named to the list of America’s agents and teams affiliated with NRT. “Rachel had a really strong fresh- Hannah Siegel. Top 1,000 real estate professionals NRT, the nation’s largest residential New Providence and Oak Knoll in man year for us,” said Varhley. “She “This is their first year playing to- four of our first five matches of the by the REAL Trends “The Thousand” real estate brokerage company, is the has very solid ground strokes as part gether and starting for us,” said report, as advertised in The Wall Street parent company of Coldwell Banker season,” said Westfield Head Coach of her game. Each match will be a Varhley. Matt Varhley. “Oak Knoll and Sum- Journal. Mr. Isoldi is affiliated with Residential Brokerage. challenge for her. The conference is The second doubles team will pair the Coldwell Banker Residential Bro- Mr. Isoldi has won the prestigious mit finished 1-2 at the County Tour- very strong but she will have a very senior co-captain Sarah Schneider nament last year, so the teams we will kerage Westfield East office. Coldwell Banker International goleader.com/subscribe good season at first singles.” with either Samira Morin (jr) or sopho- The REAL Trends “The Thousand” President’s Premier Award for 15 con- need to beat are lined up right away Senior co-captain Kayla Bleich more Leah Bremer. Schneider is a for us. These are some of the very best report lists the top 250 most promi- secutive years. This placed him within will provide support at second veteran. She paired with Maddie Levy nent and successful sales associates the top 1 percent of approximately PUBLIC NOTICE programs in the state.” singles. Bleich is also taking a step to form a very effective second Varhley enters his eighth season at and teams in the United States in four 85,000 Coldwell Banker sales asso- TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD up in class as she competed at third doubles team last season. categories focusing on sales volume ciates worldwide for 2015. He also PLANNING BOARD the helm of the program with a team singles as a junior. Bleich scored a “Sarah will definitely be paired with ® that must replace five quality starters and unit sales excellence. This elite earned the NJ REALTORS Circle of NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING pair of big wins over Radhika Siva of either Morin or Bremer,” said Varhley. group represents the top one half of 1 Excellence Sales Award® at the high- “Sarah is a senior leader for us. With In accordance with the ordinances of the percent of the more than 1.1 million est Platinum Level every year from Township of Cranford and the statutes of only three returning starters, that kind licensed Realtors® nationwide, ac- 2003 to 2015. Mr. Isoldi also is a four- the State of New Jersey, Notice is hereby of leadership will be important as we served that an application for develop- cording to REAL Trends. year winner of the New Jersey Monthly ment, Application No. PBA-16-00010 to move through the early part of the Mr. Isoldi, a lifelong Westfield resi- Magazine Five Star Real Estate Agent season.” be located in Zone B-3 Neighborhood dent, ranked number 236 among 250 Award. Business District, on the premises known Westfield had its season opener on of the Top Individual Sales Associ- For more information about buying as 206-208 Centennial Avenue, September 6 at Oak Knoll. Cranford, New Jersey, Block No. 517 ates by Volume in the United States, or selling a home in Union County Lot No(s). 6 and 7 (now 6.01), has been according to the REAL Trends re- PUBLIC NOTICE and its surroundings, contact Frank submitted by Antonio Somma and Maria port. D. Isoldi with the Westfield East of- Somma, d/b/a Somma PGCAN, LLC of TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS On the separate 2016 REAL Trends fice of Coldwell Banker Residential 101 Hampton Street, Cranford, New Jersey 07016. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN America’s Best Real Estate Agents Brokerage at (908) 233-5555 or di- Applicant wishes to amend final site plan that the following Ordinance was passed list, Mr. Isoldi was ranked as the num- rectly on his cell at (908) 301-2038. approval to allow for a change in the fa- on first reading by the Township Council of cade for the subject building. Also, appli- the Township of Scotch Plains, County of ber five real estate agent in New Jer- The office is located at 209 Central cant requests any additional variances, Union, New Jersey on the 30th of August sey based on closed sales volume, Avenue. Listing can be viewed at waivers or exceptions that the Board may 2016, and that said Ordinance will be con- and the number 42 agent in the state www.frankdisoldi.com. Mr. Isoldi require. sidered for final adoption at a meeting of based on closed transaction sides. offers a free mobile real estate phone The Planning Board will conduct a pub- the said Township Council to be held in the lic hearing on this matter on the following Council Chambers, 430 Park Avenue, on “I am proud of Frank for achieving app that can be downloaded by texting date: Monday, September 21, 2016 at the 20th day of September 2016 at 7:00 so much success on both a local and “Isoldi” to 87778. 8:15 p.m. in Room 107 in the Cranford p.m., at which time and place a public national level. He is truly among the Coldwell Banker Residential Bro- Township Municipal Building, 8 Spring- hearing will be held prior to final passage best professionals the real estate in- kerage in New Jersey and Rockland field Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey of said Ordinance and all interested per- 07016. Any person or persons affected by sons will be given an opportunity to be dustry has to offer, and that comes County, N.Y., a leading residential this application will have an opportunity to heard concerning the same. Copies of from his exceptional skill and true real estate brokerage company, oper- present any objections to the proposed said Ordinance can be obtained from the passion for this business,” said Mr. ates approximately 50 offices with development. The Board does, however, Township Clerk’s Office at any time prior to Maxwell. more than 3,000 affiliated sales asso- have the right to exclude repetitious testi- final adoption at no cost to any member of mony. Luxury Rentals for Adults 55+ the general public who requests same. Mr. Isoldi earned several honors ciates serving all communities from The Club at Autumn Ridge offers remarkable 55+ living in Union Township. for his sales excellence in 2015. He Rockland County, N.Y. to Monmouth All documents relating to this application ORDINANCE 2016-16 may be inspected by the public Monday Experience total luxury in an elegantly appointed 1- or 2-bedroom apartment. ranked number one in the entire County, N.J. 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We would like to make that corded nine shutouts and received Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times turn.” All-Union County (UC) and New Jer- Experience on a very large scale The Blue Devils have also worked sey Girls Soccer Coaches Associa- should, once again, place this year’s on a new identity to help give them a tion (NJGSCA) All-State Honors. Westfield High School girls soccer mental edge. “Her growth has just been phenom- team right into the thick of the action “LBD or Lady Blue Devils! We enal. She’s blessed with a goalkeeper’s for conference, county and perhaps made that identity. We have always body. She’s tall, lanky. She just re- sectional dominance. Last year the been competitive with the Scotch cently within the last two years joined Blue Devils finished 11-5-2, losing Plains, the Ridges and the Watchung probably the top club team in the twice to Scotch Plains-Fanwood, one Hills but we always seem to come up country. Last year she was voted by being in the Union County Tourna- short. This year we hope with the the coaches First Team All-County. ment title game, once to sectional game experience and the talent level This year she’s going to push for one champion Ridge, once to Cranford coming back that we can be on the of the top keepers in the state. This and once to Bridgewater-Raritan. The other side of those games and we can might be the best keeper I’ve had. Her Blue Devils did tie the Raiders but be conference champs and do better experience back there, we are this year they are hoping to catapult in the state tournament,” Coach blessed,” Coach Schmidt expressed. themselves on the top side of those Schmidt said. Brucia could expect to be pleased losses. Among those 16 returning girls, with the support of junior three-year “We do have 16 girls returning, “We have five girls who have started starter Natalie Bond at center back, pretty much our entire starting lineup all four years, Haley Farella, Hannah Laitamaki (co-captain), seniors we finished the season with last year. Liddy, Taylor Morgan, Raffi Sonya Peregrim and Sara Israel and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times We are keying on that experience to Laitamaki and Liz Brucia,” Coach junior Julia Kuhn in the backfield. SCRAMBLE IN THE END ZONE...Blue Devils Jack Shirk, No. 5, and Kyle Dombrowski, No. 7, battle for possession of the help us in those bigger games this Schmidt noted. Last year Bond and Peregrim both football with a Hun School defender during a scrimmage at Kehler Stadium in Westfield on September 1. The Blue Devils year,” Blue Devil Head Coach Alex The Blue Devils can expect very received All-UC and NJGSCA All- will open their season at Linden tomorrow night, Friday, September 9, at 7 p.m. Schmidt said. “We only have juniors solid defensive efforts from their goal- State honors and Laitamaki received and seniors, so we have a mature keeper/co-captain Brucia and the de- All-UC honors. OWEN KESSLER, MATT VARANO SELECTED CAPTAINS team. Hope that translates onto the fensive backs. Last year Brucia re- CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Football Blue Devils Return Strong Veteran Defensive Line

By DAVID B. CORBIN that right now. We are not where we Giacomo, who was a defensive line- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times need to be yet.” man last year, and Sean Dwyer and Heroic efforts from a very tena- The returning defensive line con- senior Mike Gagliardi. These guys cious defense, especially the defen- sists of seniors Owen Kessler (cap- are all fighting to get on the field.” sive line, and a total team effort earned tain), Jeff Gagum and Nick Maher Senior Ishmael Glasco returns at last year’s Westfield High School foot- and junior Jake Vall-Llobera. cornerback. Senior Kyle Shirk and ball team the North Jersey, Section 2, “They are a talented group. They junior Steve Barden are also set up for Group 5 Championship with a 10-7 did a great job for us last year, They cornerback and senior Ben Kelly will victory over Bridgewater-Raritan. were a strength for us. We are count- be at safety. That consistent effort throughout the ing on them to be a strength for us this Six experienced players return on season also earned the Blue Devils a year. Communication is such a big offense. Senior Phil Martini, who re- perfect 12-0 record. This season the part of everything we do, offensive, ceived a lot of time behind center will Blue Devils expect to be asking even defensive, special teams, so those guys be the starting quarterback. more from that defensive front four. have been vocal throughout camp and “Phil’s worked very hard. He “We have our defensive line back will continue to do so,” Coach changed his body a little bit. He’s from last year and they look really DeSarno said. gotten a lot better shape this year, so good right now. They have worked As for the linebackers, senior I am excited. Last year when he played, really hard in the summer but we are Connor Scanlon moved from defen- he was a thrower for us. Now he’s got young everywhere else. We have to sive back to linebacker. Juniors Shea to understand more of the game and replace all four linebackers and two Elliott and Jacob Dayon, according to take on more of a leadership role,” out of three in the secondary,” Blue Coach DeSarno, “got a little bit of Coach DeSarno said. Devil Head Coach Jim DeSarno said. playing time last year, mostly on spe- Some of Martini’s favorite targets David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “There’s some question marks back cial teams. They have shown some will be senior split end Jack Shirk, SENIOR POWER...The Blue Devils have 13 veteran seniors. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Logan Robertson, Raffi there. They are working hard but re- good things so far. And we have an- who made a number of spectacular Laitamaki (Captain), Taylor Morgan (Captain), Haley Farella and Jenna Iorio; back row, Lea Moynihan, Carly Bechtloff, placing four linebackers is very diffi- other group of kids who are fighting catches last year, and senior tight end Hannah Liddy, Maddy Armstrong, Lizzie Brucia (Captain), Sonya Peregrim and Sara Israel. cult and we are in the process of doing for spots. Junior Drew Ortiz, Joe San CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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We think that is going to “One of the biggest issues we’ve could take a lot of pressure off senior be different this year. Cooper Heisey had was defensive end play and some- fullback Vinnie Rusek and junior has shown already that he is a leader times with our linebackers. A lot of tailback Javin Scott. on the field. He can throw that foot- times we would get caught because “What we really think is that be- ball and understands the offense we we had to play man coverage because cause of the play out of our slots those are trying to run. Now we feel we people wouldn’t understand their outside linebackers have to pay atten- have four, five, six guys who can zones,” Coach Stack explained. “The tion to our slot receivers. We think legitimately go out there, hit their good news is we have two experi- that they will have to play everybody routes right and make tough plays We enced safeties [Vaughn, Etkins]. They on the outside that should be able to hope that takes pressure off of the are essentially the two quarterbacks give us some runs for Javon, Vinnie offensive line to open up those holes of our defense. Our middle lineback- and Jumar,” Coach Stack deduced. that defenses will have to honor our ers, Vinnie Rusek and Yusef Wheeler A well-honed offensive line could pass game,” Coach Stack said. understand our adjustments.” also make it easier for the running Defensive discipline is also of For the special teams, junior Max backs and it will be led by senior co- concern. Nugent and sophomore Toll will assume the kicking and punt- captain/right guard Izu Mozie. Se- Jaysyn Silver will play left and right ing responsibilities. niors Bobby Nugent and Hunter end, respectively, with Mozie and “Max Toll was a letter winner last Marshall will be the left tackle and sophomore Nick Smith on the line. year. He missed one PAT all season left guard, respectively. Junior DJ The outside linebackers will be se- and he was 3-for-4 in field goals. He DeVore will be at center and sopho- niors Rusek and Khalil Dowdy and was responsible as a kicker. The punt more Matt Fazio will be at right tackle. senior Yusef Wheeler will be at game will be new. He’s still learning,” “We have a very young line and a middle linebacker. Senior Daron commented Coach Stack. couple of first-year players. We have Jeeter and junior Matt Zucker will Zucker and Scott are slotted to re- one returning varsity lineman [Mozie]. be the cornerbacks and seniors turn kickoffs, while Vaughn and Sand- The last few years we have not had Etkins and Spencer Vaughn will be ers may return the punts. Zucker and much of a passing game. It has not the safeties. Jeeter could be the Raiders’ major coverage players. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Coach Stack is also particularly ABOUT TO MAKE THE CATCH...A Hun School receiver is in the clear and is about to make the catch in the scrimmage pleased with his sophomore athletes. game against the Blue Devils at Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield on September 1. Devils Return Entire Lineup “The program before this sopho- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 more group had a losing streak of 20 straight games. This group went 7-2. A wealth of talent makes up the juniors Kylinn Kraemer and Josie Some of them stepped on the varsity Blue Devils Return Strong Veteran ‘D’ Line midfield, beginning with Morgan (co- Greenwood. Farella, who was sec- field last year. We had a freshman CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 captain), seniors Carly Bechtloff, ond on the team in scoring last year, varsity winner in Isaiah Stewart. We Kyle Dombrowski, who was very McCauley at center. maybe Jack Shirk. Kick returner, Ish Liddy and Logan Robertson, and jun- received All-UC honors. had three or four more freshman step strong snagging passes over the Special teams last year has indeed Glasco will definitely take over some iors Grace Elliott, Melinda McDevitt “It’s always just a case of getting onto the field to get the feel of the middle. been “Special” with the accurate ex- of the kick returning.” and Elizabeth Skoletsky. Liddy, who the girls to get comfortable with each game. I think that’s starting to pay “We can count on him,” Coach tra-point and field goal kicking from The “Special” coverage on special had three goals and five assists last other. Josie was a starter in the back off,” he said. DeSarno said of Shirk. “He’s special. Moriarty and the excellent coverage teams last year has been a key factor year, received All-UC honors. Elliott and midfield. We moved her up top. This year’s schedule has also be- And Kyle Dombrowski stepped in on kickoff and punts. Moriarty will in putting opposing teams constantly contributed four goals. Morgan, who Really smart on the ball. Haley Farella come more economically pleasing when Chris Boutsikaris tore his ACL, kickoff and Dombrowski will do the in bad field position and Coach notched 10 goals and four assists last is extremely tenacious. The two of since the Raiders have dropped some so he has experience at tight end. We punting. DeSarno is quite aware of its value. year, and Bechtloff (4 goals, 2 as- them make a really good combo. Lea of the distant schools and replaced are working a couple of guys on the “He’s gotten better and better ev- “We take special teams seriously. sists) received All-UC and NJGSCA Moynihan, brilliant touch on the ball. them with more local schools such as other side. Mike Moriarty [senior], ery year. It’s nice to have a three-year It’s a third of the game. We hope that All-State honors. Kylinn Kraemer, who is new to the Cranford, Summit and Rahway. Stevie Barden [junior], Adam starter at kicker back,” Coach that will wear off. We spent the whole “A lot of these girls have multiple team, another big target. It’s who “The schedule for us, playing McDaniel [junior], those are all guys years of varsity experience. Through matches well with Taylor and Grace,” schools that are our size, we are ex- who can be part of our offense.” the middle, we are excited with said Coach Schmidt, who added, “We cited. It’s not an easy schedule, Sum- Senior co-captain Matt Varano, who Natalie transitioning from lacrosse have a lot of depth. It’s a challenge to mit, Cranford. These are very good managed to chew up a lot of ground into the soccer mode. We have find out who belongs there. It’s like a programs but we are excited to be yardage, including the Blue Devils’ Hannah Liddy, we have Taylor, we puzzle.” able to play local schools,” Coach only touchdown against Bridgewater- have Grace. It’s all now just putting The Lady Blue Devils will get the Stack said. Raritan, as a backup running back to the pieces together, having them to opportunity to put the pieces of the The Raiders will open their season Jack Curry will be the primary carrier get comfortable with each other be- puzzle together when they host Gov- with Warren Hills at home this Satur- this season. Glasco and junior Juandre fore the first game of the season,” ernor Livingston today, Thursday, day, September 10, at 2:30. House will also be carrying the ball. Coach Schmidt said. September 8, at 4 p.m. then host “He rushed for a little over 700 Up front in the attack with Farella Scotch Plains-Fanwood on Saturday, Probitas Verus Honos yards last year, so he’s got experience. will be senior Lea Moynihan and September 10, at 4 p.m. He’s had a good camp. He’s gotten really strong. He will be running the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ball for us,” Coach DeSarno said of TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD NOTICE OF LIEN SALE OF PROPERTY Varano. “Ish Glasco will get some FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER MUNICIPAL CHARGES carries too. We are hoping Juandre Public notice is hereby given that I, Catherine Hendrickson, Collector of Taxes of the Township of Cranford, County of Union, State House, who had a really nice year on of New Jersey will sell at public auction on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2016, in the Mayor and Council chambers at the Township JV, can also help us running the ball.” Municipal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey, at 10:00 o’clock in the morning, or at such later time and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed to the respective persons whose names are set The offensive line will consist of opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable against said lands respectively, seniors Max Schwetje and Brett Spass in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1 et seq. as computed to the 20th day of September 2016. at tackle, seniors Conor Root and Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of municipal liens chargeable against each parcel Fran Allegro and junior Rory of said land assessed as one parcel, together with interest and costs of sale exclusive, however, of the lien for taxes for the year 2015. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate of interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to the conclusion McGovern at guard and junior Jack of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times will be resold. Properties for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Township of Cranford at an interest Reading is Good For You BLUE DEVIL CAPTAINS...Seniors Owen Kessler, left, and Matt Varano have rate of 18%. been selected captains of the Blue Devils football team that will begin its regular At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with interest and costs. Payments must be in the season at Linden tomorrow, September 9, at 7 p.m. form of cash, certified check or money order. Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A.58:10-23, 11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act, (N.J.S.A.58:10A-1 et seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A.13:1K-6 et seq.) In addition, the municipality is DeSarno said of Moriarty then added, first week in kick coverage. We pride precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any perspective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner “We have a kid Aiden Bolin who is a ourselves to cover kicks and we have of operator of the site. In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the Tax Collector should be notified immediately. kicker as well.” some kids who are hungry to get out The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: As far as the long snapper, holders there,” he said. BLOCK LOT QUALIFIER OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION AMOUNT TYPE and returners, Coach DeSarno said, The Blue Devils had successful 109 12 BARREIRO: FERNANDO & MARIA D 96 KENILWORTH BLVD 299.82 S “We have a good long snapper, Jack scrimmages with Long Branch and 118 19 NEWMARK: JEFFREY & JUDY 2 AMHERST RD 8,361.26 TS goleader.com/subscribe McCauley, who is our center, and Phillipsburg and faced the HUN 123 5 GAROFOLA: LISA SCHWARTZ 38 HARVARD RD 7,516.68 T Jack Shirk who is a really good holder. School of Princeton on September 1. 125 16 FIORE: JOHN & CAREN 12 BROWN TERR 139.00 S 126 17 HOEFLING, KENNETH & CARMELA 33 BROWN TERR 220.32 S PUBLIC NOTICE We need to replace some returners. The Blue Devils will open their sea- 130 40 MORIN: ROBERTA 110 MAKATOM DR 17,340.25 TS Jelani Pierre was a big punt returner son at Linden tomorrow night, Fri- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD 138 41 GARBER: AUDREY LYNNE 3 MIDDLEBURY LN 13,848.16 TS PLANNING BOARD last year, so we need a punt returner, day, September 9, at 7 p.m. 143 10 DEGENHARDT: FREDERICK III & LISA 472 BROOKSIDE PL 8,965.61 T 145 22 MC NEIL: GENE P & LOREAL T 20 INDIAN SPRING RD 251.01 S Please take notice that on September 147 7 BROOMELL: JOHN L JR 9 ARNET PL 169.12 S 28, 2016 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Bor- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 151 24 DOBBINS: LEAH 803 SPRINGFIELD AVE 12,888.49 T ough Hall, located at 75 North Martine WESTFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY TOWN OF WESTFIELD 164 3 DI GIOVINE: GREGORY A & JANICE M 509 SPRINGFIELD AVE 191.90 S Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, the Plan- BOARD OF TRUSTEES PLANNING BOARD 198 1 REBIMBAS: ROBERT & DIANE 112 PARK DR 166.16 S ning Board will hold a hearing on the appli- 203 4 HARRIAT-GRANT, ELAINE 614 RIVERSIDE DR 20,011.45 TS cation of the undersigned. The property in MEETING DATE CHANGE The Planning Board of the Town of 203 21 FIORE: ANDREW, TANIA 87 GLENWOOD RD 222.86 S question is located at: 4 Kempshall Ter- Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Oc- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Board of 205 6 MILLER, CAROL J 22 BROOKDALE RD 272.52 S race, Fanwood, New Jersey, also known tober 5, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Trustees of the Westfield Memorial Library 215 1 CONTRERAS,CARLOS & MARTINEZ,GISELA 510 RIVERSIDE DR 200.78 S as Block 97 Lot 1, as shown on the Chambers at the Municipal Building, 425 has rescheduled its Thursday, September 217 10 DONNELLY: EDWIN I JR & LORI ANN 11 NORMANDIE PL 285.17 S Fanwood Tax Map, owned by Joan and East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey 22, 2016 regular meeting to Monday, Sep- 218 8 FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOC 525 CLAREMONT PL 149.04 S Janet Klos. to hear and consider the following appeal tember 26, 2016 at 550 East Broad Street, 219 15 BUTTELL, MARGARET A 30 HENLEY AVE 127.21 S The applicant requests a 6 foot fence for C variance and major site plan relief Westfield. The meeting is at 7:30 p.m. 226 15 BELLANTE: ROBERT & KATHERINE A 105 ORANGE AVE 213.71 S which is in violation of: from requirements of the Westfield Land 241 20 TANSEY, LINDA J 181 LOCUST DR 187.29 S Section 184-108C of the Fanwood Land 1 T - The Leader Fee: $11.22 Use Ordinance. 243 2 MALONE, PATRICK MANOLAY 201 OAK LN 87.91 S Use Code. Variance Requested: Fence Di Farina Pizzeria, 107 East Broad 243 8 ZAKRZEWSKI: EDWARD & LINDA 215 OAK LN 11,007.99 TS Height; Permitted: 4 feet; Present: 6 feet; PUBLIC NOTICE Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 262 5 -C0A5 - - VENNETTILLI: ADAM & EILEEN 30 SPRINGFIELD AVE - C0A5 250.04 S Proposed: 6 feet. (Block 2505, Lot 28). Applicant is seeking INVITATION TO BIDDERS 265 2 -C083B- - BAILEY: VINCENT 217 PROSPECT AV APT 8-3B 173.62 S Pre-Existing Non Conforming Condi- approval for a parking variance as re- 266 1.03 -C0209- - WALLDEN, EMILY 8 RIVERSIDE DR - UNIT 209 190.95 S tions: The Circle of Friends, Adult Medical Day quired by the provisions of Sub-Section 267 3 RYDER: FRANCES ESTATE 208 ORANGE AVE 234.71 T Section 184-115(E1) of the Fanwood Care Center located at 40 Stern Avenue, 17.02G2 for exemption from the parking 274 12 CARDONA, RICCARDO 22 PARKER AVE 169.12 S Land Use Code. Variance Requested: Lot Springfield, New Jersey invites the sub- requirements. The application is required 285 3 MARMAROU, ALKMINI 110 GARDEN ST 9,511.41 TS Size; Permitted: 7500 square feet; Present: mission of sealed bids in food service for since the use of the premises has been 291 4 MAC NAMARA: JOHN & JANET 1000 ORANGE AVE 155.94 S 5108 square feet; Proposed: 5108 square Russian style Breakfast, Lunch and Din- changed from general retail sales to res- 294 18 NEUHAUS: ROBERT K & BONNIE 100 BIRCHWOOD AVE 8,634.33 T feet. ner as described in the New Jersey Child taurant use which requires an exemption 320 9 WOLFE: JAMES & SHIRLEY 16 ELIZABETH AVE 220.98 S Section 184-115(E5) of the Fanwood and Adult Care Food Program Invitation from the parking requirements of the above 334 7.02 FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOC 30 CARPENTER PL 169.12 S Land Use Code. Variance Requested: Side for Bid and Standard Contract. These meals ordinance. 402 5 WELLS FARGO BANK N A TR 4A BURNSIDE AVE 106.91 S Yard Setback; Permitted: 8 feet; Present: are to be served to up to 180 participants, Any person or persons affected by this 402 11.01 HURLEY: EDWARD & BARBARA 12 BURNSIDE AVE 123.53 S 6.4 feet; Proposed: 6.4 feet. aged 65 and over, six days per week. application will have an opportunity to 406 11 DURKIN: MICHAEL 107 BESLER AVE 467.02 S Section 184-118(E4) of the Fanwood Meals must meet the requirements man- present any objections to the proposed 407 21 JOBACK: JEFFREY 119 ROOSEVELT AVE 408.67 S Land Use Code. Variance Requested: dated by the New Jersey Child and Adult development. The Board does, however, 409 2 SMITH, MICHAEL T, LISA M, ET ALLS 205 BURNSIDE AVE 379.01 S Front Side Yard Setback; Permitted: 30 Care Food Program and begin on October have the right to exclude repetitious testi- 412 11 BROGAN: THOMAS & DEBORAH 128 HILLCREST AVE 73.77 S feet; Present: 14.7 feet; Proposed: 14.7 04, 2016. Bid specifications are available mony. 418 22 STUNE: HARRY 42 HILLCREST AVE 2,326.71 T feet. at 40 Stern Avenue, Springfield, New Jer- Variances, waivers or exceptions from 419 3 DAVITT, MICHAEL J & TIFFANY M 45 HILLCREST AVE 5,016.30 T Section 184-115(E6) of the Fanwood sey 07081. Bids will be opened and read certain site plan details or relief from re- 419 13 REILLY: KEVIN & FINKELSTEIN: MARLA 202 UNION AVE S 114.97 S Land Use Code. Variance Requested: Rear aloud 09/15/2016, at 11am. Written pro- quirements may be sought as appropriate. 420 9 MENDEZ: JOEL 88 BENJAMIN ST 227.90 S Yard Setback; Permitted: 25 feet; Present: posals received after 09/13/2016 shall not Plans and application are on file in the 434 18 BURKE: JAMES T & KELLY R 335 UNION AVE S 1,717.47 T 11.5 feet; Proposed: 11.5 feet. be considered. office of the Town Engineer, 959 North 437 4 ESKA: DOROTHY J, LAURIE A 35 ROGER AVE 1,304.49 TS Section 184-115(E9) of the Fanwood Circle Of Friends Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and 445 26 GRASZ: CHRISTOPHER PAUL ESTATE 14 CONNECTICUT ST 16,705.10 TSO Land Use Code. Variance Requested: Adult Medical Day Care may be seen Monday through Friday from 473 10 MEIER: WILLIAM E 25 SOUTH AVE W 15,963.51 TS Maximum Improvement Coverage; Per- 40 Stern Avenue 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 491 23 CAETANO: HELDER & SUSANA/VICENTE: J 367 WALNUT AVE 230.83 S mitted: 35%; Present: 39.86%; Proposed: Springfield, New Jersey 07081 Joseph J. Triarsi, Esq. 493 10 ROBINSON: CORY & JEAN 44 HAWTHORN ST 264.95 S 39.86%. 1 T - 9/8/16, The Leader Fee: $22.44 Triarsi, Betancourt, Wukovits & Dugan, LLC 498 8 HOLIAN: MARGARET MARY 314 HIGH ST 9,785.31 TS Section 184-134(D2) of the Fanwood 186 North Avenue East 501 4 TERRY: DANIEL C & KELLY A 114 PINE ST 131.20 S Land Use Code. Variance Requested: PUBLIC NOTICE Cranford, New Jersey 07016 505 2 CRANFORD PARK REALTY LLC 600 LINCOLN PARK E 157,281.09 TS Minimum Rear Yard Setback for Patio; (908) 709-1700 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 505.02 1 -C0402- - RICE: ALYSON W 402 LINCOLN PARK E 169.40 S Permitted: 25 feet; Present: 3 feet; Pro- 1 T - 9/8/16, The Leader Fee: $36.72 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 509 1 CAMERON: FRANCIS 1 THOMAS ST 183.99 S posed: 3 feet. 515 4 HARDER: JAMES 18 BURCHFIELD AVE 166.16 S Section 184-134(D2) of the Fanwood PLEASE BE ADVISED, that the Zoning PUBLIC NOTICE 518 6 BARRERA: GEIMAN & SANDRA 7 LAWN TERR 113.75 S Land Use Code. Variance Requested: Board of Adjustment of the Township of INVITATION TO BIDDERS 518 10 PEARL, ILENE 403 ELM ST 136.96 S Minimum Rear Yard Setback for Patio; Scotch Plains will hold a Special Meeting 519 13 BURCHER: MICHAEL & ROBYN 10 BROAD ST 217.01 S Permitted: 8 feet; Present: 1 foot; Pro- on September 22, 2016, at 7:30 pm, The Circle of Friends, Adult Medical Day 528 20 VETTER: RAYMOND M / ARCURI: PAULA 127 SEVERIN CT 7,766.10 TS posed: 1 foot. Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, First Care Center located at 40 Stern Avenue, 533 18.01 NORTHLIGHT REALTY INVESTMENT GROUP 21 QUINE ST 13,250.86 T The applicant will also seek such other Floor Council Chambers to hear the con- Springfield, New Jersey invites the sub- 542 16 VANDERMEIREN: JEFFREY & PATRICIA 1 BEHNERT PL 201.74 S relief as may be determined necessary at tinuation of the application for Ashbrook mission of sealed bids in food service for 547 7 MONTES: DAVID JEFFERSON & REBECCA 45 MENDELL AVE 2,626.52 T the public hearing based upon review of Realty, LLC, 1610 & 1620 Raritan Road, Chinese style Lunch as described in the 571 5 MATLOSZ: PAWEL 214 DIETZ ST 232.30 S the application or amendment(s) to the Block 14001, Lots 1 & 2, R-1 Zone. New Jersey Child and Adult Care Food 572 13 TORRES, ALINA 602 HORY ST 276.31 S application. The Applicant proposes to construct a Program Invitation for Bid and Standard 580 19 HARRIS: EDWARD J & DONNA K 9 OMAHA DR 303.49 S The file pertaining to this application is new health care facility on the aforemen- Contract. These meals are to beserved to 581 13 WOFSY: GREGORY & JUDI 5 OSAGE DR 190.59 S available for public inspection during nor- tioned property, modernize the existing up to 60 participants, aged 65 and over, up 598 27 WYATT: ISOBEL 388 CENTENNIAL AVE 202.03 S mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday Ashbrook nursing facility, remove the ex- to six days per week. Meals must meet the 599 1 WISEMAN: STEVE & DOLORES 501 CENTENNIAL AVE 222.86 S through Friday) from the Secretary of the isting two-story famed dwelling and an requirements mandated by the New Jer- 599 10 DANIELS: MICHELE L & SHIRLEY A 11 BUCHANAN ST 178.84 S Planning Board at the Administration Of- existing one-story masonry building, and sey Child and Adult Care Food Program 601 2.02 KHOCHAFIAN, ALEX 15 BUCHANAN ST 168.00 S fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North construct three new buildings in three and begin on October 04, 2016. Bid speci- 602 23 MC GILL: EVELYN C 3 MC CLELLAN ST 688.45 S Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. phases with variances. fications are available at 40 Stern Avenue, 603 3 WARD: BENJAMIN & BESSIE 18 BUCHANAN ST 91.36 S Any interested party may appear at said All interested persons may be present Springfield, New Jersey 07081. Bids will 610 2 STAPINSKI: STANLEY J & DOLORES 3 YARMOUTH RD 288.13 S hearing and participate therein in accor- and be heard. The file pertaining to this be opened and read aloud 09/15/2016, at 611 6 CALAVANO: JOSEPH & NINA 8 CAYUGA RD 4,508.28 TS dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- application is in the Office of the Zoning 11am. Written proposals received after 612 11 LO GIUDICE: STEPHEN C & LAURA 1 SAMOSET RD 32.96 S ning Board. Board of Adjustment and available for pub- 09/13/2016 shall not be considered. 640 9 BARA: FREDERICK & MARY ANN JACKSON DR REAR 276.74 T Applicant: lic inspection during regular office hours at Circle Of Friends Joan Klos 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains. Adult Medical Day Care T-Property Taxes W-Water S-Sewer E-Electric O-Other A-Sp Assmnt 1-Misc 2-Board Up 3-Demolition 4 Kempshall Terrace Shannon Rapant 40 Stern Avenue Catherine Hendrickson, Collector of Taxes Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Secretary to the Board Springfield, New Jersey 07081 4 T - 08/25, 09/01, 09/08 & 09/15/16, The Leader Fee: $1028.16 1 T - 9/8/16, The Times Fee: $61.71 1 T - 9/8/16, The Times Fee: $24.48 1 T - 9/8/16, The Leader Fee: $21.42 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 8, 2016 Page 15 Cougars Look to Build CLASSIFIEDS Field Hockey with Youth DRIVER FOR MORNING DROP OFF YARD SALE Driver needed to bring my daugh- Saturday, September 10 By ALEX LOWE perience for this Cougars team. Both ter from Westfield to school in 9am-2pm Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times are talented players who contributed Scotch Plains 1 or 2 mornings a 109 Connecticut St, Westfield There is a youth movement under last season. Feeney scored two goals, week at 7:20 am. Days will vary. We’ve Got it All! Soup to Nuts way in Cranford High School field including the game winner in Must have excellent driving record. hockey this season. New head coach Cranford’s first-round playoff victory Please email POLISH CLEANING LADY Samantha Berk takes over for Danielle over Somerville. [email protected] “Great work, Free estimates” DiPaolo and inherits a team that lost Sophomore Maddie Garcia (2 References Available. 10 players to graduation, including goals) will play the wing and junior HOUSE CLEANING If you need a hardworking person with great experience to many starters. Last year the Cougars Angelina Iosso is an aggressive player Tired? 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Ask for Joseph (973) 641-8053 Call (908) 654-6091 be almost as if Berk is working with a and starts as they learn the game and clean slate in 2016. develop chemistry,” said Berk. “We “I definitely think there will be a lost a lot in terms of experience head- WESTFIELD pended license, careless driving and pos- really big learning curve this year,” ing into this season but the good part Thursday, August 25, Aaron Seguine, session of a CDS in a motor vehicle. said Berk. “There are lots of girls of that is we will have almost every- 21, of Sewaren was arrested and charged FANWOOD with possession of less than 50 grams Monday, August 8, a victim reported playing together here for the first time. one back for next year. So this is a that his locked bicycle was stolen from It is definitely a rebuilding year.” chance to really build experience and of suspected marijuana pursuant to a motor vehicle stop at Central Avenue ing transport to the Union County jail. course of a motor vehicle checkpoint in the southside train station. The bicycle is One area where the learning curve communication with this very young and Washington Street. He was trans- valued at $500. will certainly be evident is between group.” Thursday, September 1, Man P. the area of East North Avenue and Car- ported to police headquarters, processed Wong, 50, of North Plainfield was ar- penter Place. Gonzalez was transported Tuesday, August 23, Stephen Garvey, the pipes. Sophomore Sophia Cranford competes in the White and released on a summons pending a 33, of Parlin was arrested on an active McMullen is a newcomer looking to Division of the newly reshuffled rested at the Madison Police Depart- to Cranford police headquarters, where Municipal Court date. ment on an outstanding Westfield traf- he was processed and released pending warrant out of Clark following a motor take over at goalkeeper. It is Essex/Union County Conference. The Thursday, August 25, a resident of fic warrant with $500 bail. He was a Municipal Court appearance. Gonzalez vehicle stop on Terrill Road. Garvey was McMullen’s first season playing var- conference is split into three tiers the 1100 block of Central Avenue re- transported to Westfield police head- also was issued motor vehicle sum- processed and released by the Clark Mu- sity field hockey. with the top six teams from last year ported the theft of two packages that quarters, processed and released after monses for a cracked windshield and nicipal Court. “Sophia is new to the game but she playing in the Red Division, which had been delivered to the residence and posting the full bail amount. possessing a CDS in a motor vehicle. Friday, August 26, officers responded is a very strong athlete,” said Berk. includes powers like Oak Knoll and left on the front porch. The theft oc- Thursday, September 1, Carmen E. Friday, September 2, Jimmy Swinton, to an alarm call to a residence on the 40 When asked to identify team West Essex. curred between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 Proano, 39, of Roselle Park was arrested 48, of Locust Grove, Ga. and Scott block of Midway Avenue. The officers strength for the upcoming season Berk Cranford heads up the middle tier p.m. on August 24. The stolen items and charged with shoplifting from an Munroe, 43, of Linden were arrested on reported the house was secured. The ho- does not hesitate. in the White Division where they will were described as Pokémon party deco- establishment on the 600 block of West charges of possession of cocaine, pos- meowner arrived and reviewed the sur- “Our midfield line is where we are compete with teams like Montclair rations, a latch for a gate and a video North Avenue. According to police, session of prescription pills, possession veillance video and observed a male and the strongest. We have a strong Kimberley, Millburn and a veteran game entitled “Uncharted Drake Col- Proano stole $2,070.32 worth of mer- of paraphernalia and driving while in- female attempt to break into the house midfield line that will help us to push Johnson squad. The Cougars will need lection,” with a total value of $130. chandise, which was recovered at the toxicated (DWI), after a motor vehicle but the alarm scared them away. the pace of the game, which is what to rely on athleticism in order to con- There were no suspects or witnesses at time of her arrest. Proano was issued a stop at the intersection of Centennial Friday, August 26, Rasheedah Canty, we want to do.” tend in this division. the time of the report. summons with a mandatory Superior Avenue and Raritan Road for a seatbelt 39, of Plainfield was arrested after police Friday, August 26, Jason Georges, Court date and released. violation. During an investigation at the conducted a random license plate check Junior co-captains Martha Hurley The Cougars open their season to- on a motor vehicle traveling on Ginder day, September 8, when they travel to 26, of Plainfield was arrested and Friday, September 2, police filed a scene, police located cocaine and pre- and Laura Feeney set up at the midfield charged with possession of a controlled Place and discovered that the registered positions and offer some level of ex- Clark to take on ALJ. report with regards to a stolen black scription pills on a passenger, identified dangerous substance (CDS)/less than “Specialized Hotrock” bicycle, valued as Swinton. Upon further investigation, owner had an active warrant out of New- 50 grams of suspected marijuana, pur- at $350, that was taken between August police determined that the driver, ark. Canty was processed, posted bail suant to a motor vehicle stop on the 600 26 and September 2 from a residence on Munroe, was operating the vehicle while and released. block of West North Avenue. He was the 600 block of Hillcrest Avenue. intoxicated, and in possession of co- Saturday, August 27, a resident of the transported to police headquarters, pro- Friday, September 2, Michelle Lehner, caine. Swinton was arrested, processed 100 block of Paterson Road reported an cessed and released on a summons pend- 24, of Summit was arrested during a and released pending a Superior Court unknown person burglarized their ga- ing a Municipal Court date. motor vehicle stop at North and Fourth appearance. Munroe also was issued rage. Lawn equipment and tools were Saturday, August 27, Alexander Avenues on a New Providence traffic motor vehicle summonses for having a missing as of press time. Reddy, 18, of Cranford was arrested on warrant, with $215 bail. Lehner was CDS in a motor vehicle, careless driv- Monday, August 29, Joshua Wrighten, charges of possession of CDS/less than released on her own recognizance with ing, failure to inspect, DWI and having 20, of Plainfield was arrested on an active 50 grams of suspected marijuana and a court date by New Providence. an open container of alcohol in a motor warrant out of North Plainfield after a possession of drug paraphernalia, pur- CRANFORD vehicle. Munroe was released to a friend motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road. He suant to a motor vehicle stop on Sy- Friday, August 26, Abdul Williams, pending a Superior Court appearance. was processed and turned over to North camore Street near Irving Avenue. He 31, of Fords was arrested on charges of Friday, September 2, Charles Plainfield Police. was transported to police headquar- possession of less than 50 grams of Dismukes, 49, of Newark was arrested Tuesday, August 30, Manouchka Jean, ters, processed and released on a sum- suspected marijuana, possession of para- on charges of possession of less than 50 39, of Scotch Plains was arrested on an mons pending a Municipal Court date. phernalia and resisting arrest, following grams of suspected marijuana and pos- active warrant out of Scotch Plains after Monday, August 29, Cesar M. Palma, a stop at the intersection of Wall Street session of paraphernalia after a motor a motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road. Jean 45, of North Plainfield was arrested at and Centennial Avenue for a motor ve- vehicle stop at the intersection of East was processed, posted bail and released. the Watchung Police Department on hicle violation. During an investigation North Avenue and Carpenter Place for Wednesday, August 31, a resident of multiple outstanding warrants, includ- at the scene, police located marijuana on having a brake light out. During an inves- the 10 block of Trenton Avenue reported ing one Westfield traffic warrant, with Williams. While being placed into cus- tigation at the scene, police located mari- that their home was burglarized. As of $1,500 bail; one Union Township traf- tody, Williams fled southbound on Cen- juana inside the vehicle. Dismukes was press time an unknown amount of cash STATE 60+ CHAMPS...Creative Industries I recently won the State 60+ Softball fic warrant, with $1,000 bail, plus one tennial Avenue. Williams attempted to arrested, processed and released pending and items were taken. title. Pictured, left to right, are: kneeling; Bill Reichle, Joe Massimino, Tom warrant each from North Plainfield, scale a chainlink fence, but was appre- a Municipal Court appearance. Wednesday, August 31, a victim re- Straniero, Gary Pence, Steve Ferro, Brian Williams and Rick Wilson; standing, with $500 bail, and Annandale, with hended by police. Williams was arrested, Sunday, September 4, Mark Milag, ported that he had parked his motor ve- Larry Berra, Al Betau, Geoff Poulston, Karl Grossmann, Tom Lombardi, Dennis $250 bail. Palma was transported to processed and released pending a Supe- 24, of Rahway was arrested on charges hicle on the 100 block of Madison Av- Watson, Joe DePierro, Willie Jackson and Frank Deluca. police headquarters, processed and re- rior Court appearance. He was issued of possession of less than 50 grams of enue and found damage to it that was leased after posting the full cash bail motor vehicle summonses for having an suspected marijuana, possession of para- done by an unknown person. for all the warrants. unclear license plate, operating a ve- phernalia and DWI, following a report Sunday, September 4, Naja Creative Industries I Wins Tuesday, August 30, Jefferson Elemen- hicle with a suspended license and hav- of a motor vehicle accident at Centen- Cunningham, 27, of Franklin Park was tary School, located on the Boulevard, ing a controlled dangerous substance nial Avenue and the Garden State Park- arrested on an active warrant out of South reported that one or more unknown sus- (CDS) in a motor vehicle. way exit ramp. Milag was arrested, pro- Brunswick after a motor vehicle stop on State A Division 60+ Crown pects caused approximately $300 worth Tuesday, August 30, William Knapp, cessed and released to a relative pending Terrill Road. She was processed, posted of damage to the school sign. The inci- 22, of Sayreville was arrested on charges a Municipal Court appearance. Milag bail and released. Creative Industries 1 swept Aw- 15-3 as Creative exploded for 26 hits. dent occurred between 5 p.m. on August nings Galore in the best-of-three se- Betau got the win as Joe DePierro of possession of heroin, possession of also was issued motor vehicle sum- 29 and 9 a.m. on August 30. prescription pills and possession of para- monses for DWI, driving with a sus- SHERIFF’S SALE ries on August 27 to win the Division came in for the save. Offensive stars Tuesday, August 30, Darrell L. Hol- phernalia, following a motor vehicle SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16003897 “A” New Jersey State 60+ Tourna- for Creative were tournament MVP land, 44, of Fords was arrested on an stop at the intersection of Centennial SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ment for the third time in four years. Tom Lombardi, Steve Ferro, Berra outstanding Highland Park traffic war- SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION Avenue and Elm Street, for failing to UNION COUNTY Creative won the first game, 7-4, as and Gary Pence, who were all perfect rant, with bail of $500, pursuant to a yield and failing to maintain lamps. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16003642 DOCKET NO. F-59788-09 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Plaintiff: LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPATION Al Betau was masterful on the mound. at the plate. Others with multiple hits motor vehicle stop in the area of Cen- During an investigation at the scene, CHANCERY DIVISION TRUST Creative took a 3-0 lead in the first were Tom Straniero, DePierro, Betau, tral Avenue and Pearl Street. He was UNION COUNTY VS. police located heroin on Knapp, who DOCKET NO. F-011309-13 Defendant: LOIS ROBINSON, RAY inning on Joe Massimino’s “Mon- Willie Jackson, Frank DeLuca and transported to police headquarters, was a passenger in the vehicle. Knapp Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. ROBINSON, DANNY ROBINSON, DIANN where he was processed and later re- VS. ROBINSON, VIRGINIA LOIS ROBINSON, HER ster” three-run home run. Also help- Rick Wilson. was arrested, processed and released Defendant: PATRICK JOSEPH BURKE JR., HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- ing out offensively were Larry Berra Creative Industries 1 won the tour- leased on his own recognizance with a pending a Superior Court appearance. HIS HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND PERSONAL REP- SENTATIVES, AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY new court date. RESENTATIVES, AND HIS, THEIR OR ANY OF SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- perfect at the plate, Dana Kimmel (2 nament in 2013 and 2014. Last year Friday, September 2, Johnny THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND EST, THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, OVER- Tuesday, August 30, a resident of the Gonzalez, 22, of Roselle was arrested INTEREST; MARGARET A. BURKE, INDIVIDU- LOOK HOSPITAL, HILCO ASPIRE CREDIT hits, 2 runs) and Tom Straniero (2 the team did not participate in the ALLY AND AS EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE CARD, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SOUTH hits, 2 runs). tournament. 1500 block of Lamberts Mill Road on charges of possession of less than 50 OF KEVIN M. BURKE, DECEASED; SEAN JERSEY HEALTHCARE INC, TRI STATE reported being the victim of a theft. A BURKE, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRA- CREDIT CORP, JETRO CASH & CARRY, RE- The score of the second game was grams of suspected marijuana and pos- TOR OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICK JOSEPH GIONAL MUSIC SERVICE, ABRAMSON SHERIFF’S SALE suspect was found to have withdrawn session of paraphernalia, during the BURKE, JR., DECEASED; DONALD MEE; ROB- WALKER & MOORE, PALISADES COLLEC- approximately $3,000 from the victim’s ERT J. FALLON, M.D.; STATE OF NEW JER- TION LLC, CACH OF NEW JERSEY LLC, MID- SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16003712 SEY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LAND FUNDING LLC, LIBERTY SAVINGS FCU, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY bank account without being authorized Sale Date: 09/21/2016 JAMES J PEIRANO, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16003686 CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S SALE Writ of Execution: 05/23/2016 CITICORP VENDOR FINANCE INC, C&R OF SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY UNION COUNTY to do so. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution OF NORTHFIELD, GOVERNORS COUNCIL ON CHANCERY DIVISION DOCKET NO. F-019527-15 Tuesday, August 30, Levaughn Allen, SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16003646 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE UNION COUNTY Plaintiff: HSBC BANK USA, N.A. AS INDEN- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Sale Date: 10/05/2016 DOCKET NO. F-002003-16 TURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED 28, of Plainfield was arrested at the CHANCERY DIVISION ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Writ of Execution: 06/07/2016 Plaintiff: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC NOTEHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME Middlesex County jail on an outstand- UNION COUNTY beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution VS. EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2007-1 DOCKET NO. F-8561-14 in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Defendant: VANITA CLAIBORNE, OVER- VS. ing Westfield traffic warrant, with bail Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- LOOK HOSPITAL, MIDDLESEX SURGERY Defendant: RICHARD J. KOLLMAR AND of $500. He was transported to police TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- CENTER, ACB RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT JOAN L. KOLLMAR HOLDERS OF NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock INC CENTER FOR AMBULATORY PAIN MAN- Sale Date: 09/28/2016 headquarters, processed and held pend- LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-A, ASSET Nine Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Nine and 66/ in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- AGEMENT & ASSIGNEE OF AMBULATORY Writ of Execution: 05/21/2016 BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES 100*** $409,269.66. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash ANETHESIA CARE By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution VS. Property to be sold is located in the BOR- or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Sale Date: 09/28/2016 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public SHERIFF’S SALE Defendant: MARC I BRODY; MIRIAM BRODY, OUGH of FANWOOD, County of UNION, State The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred Writ of Execution: 05/17/2016 vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- HUSBAND AND WIFE; JPMORGAN CHASE of New Jersey. Sixty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Twenty- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16003536 BANK, NA; SILVER REPORTING SERVICES; Premises commonly known as: 7 RAINIER Three and 04/100*** $162,423.04. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY EDWIN SILVER, PRESIDENT ROAD, FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07023-4402. The property to be sold is located in the TOWN vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- CHANCERY DIVISION Sale Date: 09/21/2016 BEING KNOWN as LOT 13, BLOCK 72 on the of WESTFIELD, County of UNION and State of ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash UNION COUNTY Writ of Execution: 03/29/2016 official Tax Map of the BOROUGH of FANWOOD. New Jersey. beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. DOCKET NO. F-021434-14 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Dimensions: 80 FEET X 161 FEET X 45 FEET Commonly known as: 203 WEST GROVE in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred Plaintiff: DITECH FINANCIAL LLC to me directed I shall expose for sale by public X 150 FEET. STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090 ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Seventy-Four Thousand Four Hundred Twenty- VS. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Nearest Cross Street: GLENWOOD ROAD. AKA 203 GROVE STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Three and 38/100*** $574,423.38. Defendant: MAURO A. DIGIUSEPPE; DEBRA ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Advertise subject USA’s right of redemption: JERSEY 07090. The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: L. DIGIUSEPPE beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Pursuant to 28, U.S.C. Section 2410, this sale Tax Lot No. 3 in Block No. 4801. Eighty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Nine and Borough of Mountainside, County of Union, in Sale Date: 09/14/2016 in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- is subject to a 1 year right of redemption held by Dimension of Lot Approximately: 50 x 140 50/100*** $188,909.50. the State of New Jersey. Writ of Execution: 04/27/2016 ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash the United States of America by virtue of its lien: Nearest Cross Street: CARLETON ROAD The property to be sold is located in the TOWN PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 320 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Patrick Joseph Burke Jr. a single person TO BEGINNING at a point in the southeasterly OF WESTFIELD in the County of UNION, and Cherry Hill Road, Mountainside, New Jersey to me directed I shall expose for sale by public The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, side line of Grove Street a distance of 205.49 feet the State of New Jersey. 07092. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Ninety-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Ninety- dated 11/03/2008 and recorded 11/13/2008 in as measured in a general northeasterly direction Tax Lot 2 Block 4002 f/k/a Lot 5 Block 506. TAX LOT # 10, Block # 5.16. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Two and 20/100*** $698,492.20. Book 12593, Page 337. To Secure $570,000.00. along said side line from its intersection with the Commonly known as 612 Ripley Place, APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 000.322 AC beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock MUNICIPALITY: Westfield Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Nineteen Thou- northeasterly side of Carleton Road, and running Westfield, New Jersey 07090 NEAREST CROSS STREET: SAWMILL in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- COUNTY: UNION; STATE OF NEW JERSEY. sand Seven Hundred Eighty-Three and 08/100*** thence from said beginning (1) South 41 degrees Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) ROAD ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash STREET & STREET NO: 994 Woodmere Drive. $419,783.08 together with lawful interest and 53 minutes East a distance of 140 feet to a point; 137.50 x 50 x 137.50 x 50. Taxes: or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 201 fka 154; costs. running thence (2) North 48 degrees 07 minutes Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the South- Current through 2nd Quarter of 2016* The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred LOT: 50 fka 29. Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or East a distance of 50 feet to a point; running erly line of Ripley Place, 125 feet from the South- *Plus interest on these figures through date of Eighty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-One DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 138.33 feet x 148.90 other charges, and any such taxes, charges, thence (3) North 41 degrees 53 minutes West a easterly line of Cocciola Place. payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water and 98/100*** $382,961.98. feet. liens, insurance premiums or other advances distance of 140 feet to a point in the southeast- Total Upset: ***One Hundred Ninety-Four and sewer amounts. Municipality: Fanwood NEAREST CROSS STREET: Sunnywood made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested erly side line of Grove Street; running thence (4) Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Four and 35/100*** Total Upset: ***Six Hundred One Thousand Street Address: 81 Shady Lane, Fanwood, Drive. parties are to conduct and rely upon their own and binding on said side line South 48 degrees $194,684.35 together with lawful interest and Four Hundred Fifteen and 51/100*** $601,415.51 New Jersey 07023. SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): independent investigation to ascertain whether 07 minutes West a distance of 50 feet to the point costs. together with lawful interest and costs. Tax Lot: 30, Tax Block: 77 WESTFIELD TOWNSHIP/SEWER ACCT#131 or not any outstanding interest remain of record and place of BEGINNING. The sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and The sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and Approximate dimensions: 77.22 x 103.49 x holds a claim for taxes due and/or other munici- and/or have priority over the lien being fore- PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and 104.07 pal utilities such as water and/or sewer in the closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. SEWER OPEN + PENALTY: $339.96 other municipal assessments. The amount due other municipal assessments. The amount due Nearest cross street: Highview Court. amount of $170.00 as of 01/01/2016. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the TOTAL AS OF June 21, 2016: $339.96 can be obtained from the local taxing authority. can be obtained from the local taxing authority. Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Ninety-Three Total Upset: ***Seven Hundred Thirty Thou- Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a Total Upset: ***One Hundred Sixty-Nine Thou- Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Eight and 92/ sand Seven Hundred Forty-Two and 95/100*** return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall sand Four Hundred Eighty-Three and 74/100*** subject to the limited lien priority of any Condo- subject to the limited lien priority of any Condo- 100*** $393,498.92 together with lawful interest $730,742.95 together with lawful interest and have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, $169,483.74 together with lawful interest and minium/Homeowner Association liens which may minium/Homeowner Association liens which may and costs. costs. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. costs. exist. exist. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. any. any. any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: PLUESE, BECKER & SALTZMAN, LLC POWERS KIRN - COUNSELORS PHELAN HALLINAN, DIAMOND & JONES, PC FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC SHAPIRO & DENARDO, LLC - ATTORNEYS STERN & EISENBERG, PC 20000 HORIZON WAY 728 MARINE HWY 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD 7 CENTURY DRIVE 14000 COMMERCE PARKWAY SUITE B 1040 NORTH KINGS HIGHWAY SUITE 407 SUITE 900 PO BOX 848 - SUITE 200 SUITE 100 SUITE 201 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 CHERRY HILL NEW JERSEY 08034 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08057 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 (856) 793-3080 (609) 397-9200 (856) 813-1700 (856) 802-1000 (856) 813-5500 (973) 538-4700 4 T - 09/01, 09/08, 09/15 4 T - 09/01, 09/08, 09/15 4 T - 08/18, 08/25, 09/01 4 T - 08/25, 09/01, 09/08 4 T - 08/25, 09/01, 09/08 4 T - 09/08, 09/15, 09/22 & 09/22/16 Fee: $185.64 & 09/22/16 Fee: $191.76 & 09/08/16 Fee: $150.96 & 09/15/16 Fee: $181.56 & 09/15/16 Fee: $234.60 & 09/29/16 Fee: $242.76 Page 16 Thursday, September 8, 2016 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Scotch Plains Dem Calls GOP Letters to the Editor Education News Charlatan, Cites Negative Views CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Once again we hear from Scotch Community Garden that was planted Plains’ Republican political opera- earlier in the year and will soon see its Where is The Truth in This Infamous tive Rich Fortunato, whose mission is first harvest; and the first phase of the and has been over the years to be restoration of the Shady Rest club- Age Of Dissembling? critical and attempt to quell and dis- house at the Scotch Hills Golf Course President Johnson, October 21, ment) is peace for our time”! He had miss any and all successful accom- nears completion, adding a much- 1964, “But we are not about to send relied on Hitler’s promise “This (the plishments of our present municipal needed, fully functioning community American boys 9 or 10,000 miles Sudetenland) is the last territorial administration. Mr. Fortunato’s letter center for groups to take advantage of away from home to do what Asian claim which I have to make in Eu- to the editor was consistent with that as part of our comprehensive recre- boys ought to be doing themselves.” rope.” of his Party, which promotes negativ- ational township offerings. President Nixon, November 17, President George W. Bush, May 1, ity, mean-spirited sarcasm and false- These are just snapshots of the many 1973, “And in all my years of public 2003, “Major combat operations in hoods. Ironically, he won’t even take positive things that have been done to life, I have not obstructed justice.” Iraq have ended.” his own advice “that you can be en- enhance our community. Our down- President Obama, June 6, 2009, “If Then Secretary of Defense titled to your own opinion, but not town has never looked better, attract- you like the plan you have, you can Rumsfeld in Kabul, May 1, 2003, your own facts.” ing many new successful businesses. keep it. If you like the doctor you “…we’re at a point where we clearly So once again allow me to share Local free community family events, have, you can keep your doctor too. have moved from major combat ac- with you many irrefutable facts that including our summer concert series, The only change you’ll see are falling tivity (in Afghanistan)…The bulk of Mr. Fortunato either doesn’t under- Friday family movie nights and our costs as our reforms take hold.” this country is… secure.” stand, or won’t acknowledge. first township sponsored 4th of July Hillary Clinton, March 8, 2015, “I President Obama, December 11, Unlike any other township in Union fireworks show, attracted thousands provided all my emails that could 2011, “… we’re leaving behind a County, we have seen our annual of families and friends alike, making possibly be work-related…I did not sovereign, stable and self-reliant ICE CREAM SOCIAL...Just as the excitement of the new school year is starting municipal tax lowered over the past 2 our town the place to be. email any classified material to any- Iraq….” to be felt, the Lincoln School PTO hosted an Ice Cream Social at Bohemian years; with a “0” percent increase in As for the $600,000 being spent by one on my email.” President Obama, January 27, Raspberry, on August 25. The kindergartners and pre-k students got to meet some 2015 followed by an historic decrease our Board of Education on new park- President Obama, August 4, 2016, 2014, ISIS is “a J. V. team”. Hillary of the teachers, as well as the secretary, Mrs. DePalmer, and the very important in 2016. ing spots at Park Middle School, Mr. “We do not pay ransom” but State Clinton, November 19, 2015, this la- principal, Mrs. Zavetz, who remembers all the students that she ever had. With Our municipal surplus has in- Fortunato knows full well that Mayor this fun setting, hopes are that THE little ones will start the year in confidence, Department spokesperson John Kirby bel made sense “from the perspective which begins on Thursday, September 8. Pictured above are: Mrs. Steele, Mrs. creased, and our Bond rating went Glover and Fanwood Mayor Mahr, as said on August 18th, the $400 million of what they had accomplished at the up, all while being able to make sig- well as their respective Chiefs of Po- D’Onofrio, Miss Durkin, Mrs. Corcoran, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Zavetz, was not given to Iran “until the pris- time”! Mrs. Corea, Mrs. Moskowit, Mrs. DePalmer. nificant investments in long-neglected lice, evaluated other options that oners were released”. President Obama, July 20, 2016, public safety items including the re- would have not only significantly re- But not understanding reality can “…we are fortune to be living in the placement of a 39-year-old fire truck duced the cost of this project but be more damaging than even dissem- most peaceful, most prosperous, most Dean's List Announced at and the procurement of state-of-the- would have saved a much-needed bling! progressive era in human art police radios that will enhance youth ball park. Unfortunately, the President Wilson, August 19, 1914, history….the world has never been communications between officers as Board chose not to act on these rec- “The United States must be neutral in less violent.” University of Delaware they patrol our community. ommendations. fact, as well as in name…” regarding But leaders should admit when they This year our seniors finally real- Much like the charlatan who now World War I. are wrong! (Or at least the possibility NEWARK, D.E. – The following Daniel Maran of Westfield, Meghan ized the delivery of a new senior leads the national Republican Party, Report to General Douglas Haig that they may be wrong!) Let us fol- local students have been named to the McGrath of Scotch Plains, Olivia citizen bus. Mr. Fortunato paints a very dark pic- on the first day of the Battle of the low the example of forthright honesty University of Delaware Dean's List Mendes of Scotch Plains, Katherine The former Terry Lou Zoo site, ture of our community because it suits Somme, July 1, 1916, “A very suc- set by President Reagan in a nation- for the Spring 2016 semester: Morris of Westfield, Megan which sat for almost 20 years and cost his political aims, even though he cessful attack this morning”. (British ally televised address, March 4, 1987. Gemma Antoniewicz of Cranford, Mulrooney of Westfield, Nicole taxpayers over 1 million dollars, is at knows it is a complete fabrication. casualties that day would number “A few months ago I told the Ameri- Eduardo Arocha of Fanwood, Nilsen of Scotch Plains, Marko long last being converted to a passive Ray Szpond 57,470 casualties, including 19,240 can people I did not trade arms for Francesca Arvizzigno of Scotch Obradovic of Cranford, Margaret park for all to enjoy. Scotch Plains killed!) hostages. My heart and my best inten- Plains, Nicholas Barroqueiro of O'Brien of Scotch Plains, Jenna Funds have been allocated to re- President Hoover, October 25, tions tell me that’s true, but the facts Westfield, Aimee Bass of Westfield, Perrotta of Westfield, Anna Helena store the historic Frazee House with a 1929, four days before the stock mar- and the evidence tell me it is not.” It Matthew Beauchamp of Westfield, Pimenta of Scotch Plains, James ket crash, “The fundamental business takes a big person to do that! Alexandra Burns of Scotch Plains, Pipala of Cranford, John Quigley of Hope My Answers Are Appreciated As of the country…is on a sound and Eighteenth century English essay- Michael Cash of Westfield, Justin Scotch Plains, Lauren Rocchini of prosperous basis.” ist, playwright, and politician Joseph Coelho of Westfield, Matthew Cohen Cranford, Brian Rubin of Cranford, British Prime Minister Chamber- Addison urged, “And spread the truth of Cranford, Kathryn Contini of Sarah Russo of Westfield, Taylor My Efforts To Educate The Public lain, September 30, 1938, less than a from pole to pole.” Excellent advice! Westfield, Marissa Dankosky of Schomp of Cranford, Allison Speck In the interest of timesaving at next ably hire its own traffic expert to review year before the beginning of World Stephen Schoeman Cranford, Catherine DeMasi of of Fanwood, Emily Stefanik of week’s Borough Council meeting on the plan for the board. War II, “I believe it (Munich Agree- Westfield Westfield, Kayleigh Denner of Fanwood, Andrew Stern of Westfield, the South Avenue development, I of- 7) The Board can request a project Westfield, Gianna Devito of James Streeter of Mountainside, fer – as a licensed professional plan- be broken down into phases. This Westfield, Nicole Devitt of Westfield, Caroline Tanis of Westfield, Gerald ner – not a former councilman – an- could be a major discussion if such a Daniel Docampo of Westfield, Abigail Viscuglia of Mountainside, Megan swers to Bruce Patterson’s questions change became warranted. The Area Residents Goldring of Westfield, Julia Grossman Voorhees of Fanwood, Lauren listed in last week’s Westfield Leader. board’s review of the traffic report of Cranford, Christina Gulla of Wagner of Mountainside, Cassandra Bruce knows that he is always free to could indicate the warrant of such an Westfield, Andrew Harting-Smith of Zebrowski of Cranford, Brian contact me if he has any questions. I action. Such a change would place Graduate From TCNJ Westfield, Paige Heiden of Scotch Zilberberg of Westfield, and Jessica hope that these answers are viewed as additional cost upon a project – which Plains, Taylor Hendrzak of Zucker of Westfield. further promoting public discussion might make a developer ask for addi- EWING – The following local resi- BS in Civil Engineering, Civil Engi- Mountainside, Danielle Karacsony of Undergraduate students who have on this development. I ask that read- tional development density/intensity. dents participated in the 2016 Com- neer; Daniel McMillan, Bachelor of Scotch Plains, Justin Kaufman of been graded in a minimum of 12 ers view Bruce’s letter next to this 8) After the Council adopts a rede- mencement Ceremony at The Col- Arts, English; Tyler Nguyen, Bach- Scotch Plains, Derek Keller of credits counting toward their GPA for letter so that they will have question velopment plan, the Board cann reduce lege of New Jersey on May 19 and elor of Arts, Interactive Multimedia Cranford, Emily Koprowski of Scotch the semester and who have earned a and answer together. the number of units that it believes are May 20: and Tao Su, Bachelor of Science in Plains, Jessica Longo of minimum 3.33 GPA for a given se- 1) Borough Council is voting on a warranted by any site constraints. The Fanwood: Jason Cepparulo, Bach- Nursing, Nursing RN. Mountainside, Michael Maguire of mester are honored with Dean's List zoning amendment to the current land Council sets a maximum number; the elor of Science, Finance; Robert Garwood: Michael D'agostino, Westfield, Madison Maisel of Scotch recognition for that semester. use ordinance. It is not approving any board determines the appropriate num- Colonna, Bachelor of Arts, History Bachelor of Science, Accountancy. Plains, Shannon Malley of Westfield, particular layout, quantities (except ber given the constraints of the particu- Secondary Education; Joseph Dunn, Mountainside: Emily Smith, Col- as maximums) or details except as lar site – as with ALL applications. lege Certificate, Career and Commu- Matthew Russo Makes Ithaca College spelled out in the plan. They are adopt- 9) Government cannot – at council Students graduate from nity Studies. Announces Dean's List ing a zoning ordinance, not approv- or board level – dictate to any devel- Westfield: Tara Bange, Bachelor of Dean's List at SUNY ITHACA, N.Y. – Ithaca College ing a site plan. oper whether apartment units are rental Delaware Valley Univ. Science, Special Education, Psychol- NEW PALTZ, N.Y. – SUNY New 2) The Council vote does not set or condominium. The market sets this DOYLESTOWN, P.A. – Bashar ogy; Gabrielle Cruz, Bachelor of Sci- congratulates students named to Paltz has released the Dean's List Dean's List for the spring 2016 se- structures and data in stone – not as to parameter. Government approves num- Hanna, vice president for academic ence, Elementary Education, English; for outstanding academic achieve- 315 units, two buildings, 9 retail bers, not private financing. affairs and dean of the faculty at Dela- Gabriella D'Urbano, Bachelor of Sci- mester. ment during the spring 2016 semes- Julia Bieber of Westfield. stores, 5 story parking garage, or a 94 10) If a governing body decides – ware Valley University, announced ence, Physics Secondary Education; ter. spot parking lot. Most of the stan- at a second reading on an ordinance – that the following students are among Adam Firestone, Bachelor of Science, Emily McLane of Westfield. The College is proud to congratu- Rebecca Skowron of Westfield. dards are maximums. Although the that change must be made to an ordi- the University's list of May 2016 Accountancy; Emma Franks, Master late Matthew Russo of Cranford. Planning Board (Board) can always nance – major changes – not gram- graduates: of Arts in Teaching, Special Education Paul Cassaro of Cranford. require more parking. matical – then the ordinance must be Daniel Slegowski of Fanwood (Bi- - Five Year; Elizabeth Fredas, Master 3) The next step is that the property amended and brought back for a first ology, B.S.), Salvatore Spadaro of of Education, ESL Teacher - w/prior Local Students Named to owners submit a site plan to the Board reading. The Borough Attorney would Scotch Plains (Conservation and Std/CEAS; Edward Han, BS in Me- for its review at scheduled public rule in this matter. Wildlife Management, B.S.), and chanical Engineering, Mechanical hearings – just as with any applica- 11) The “point of no return’ legisla- Nicole Cruz of Westfield (B.S., Small Engineering and Imani Mutyanda, FDU Dean's, Honors Lists tion for development to any property tively is after the Board vote. The Animal Science). Bachelor of Arts, Sociology. in the borough. – No difference. ‘point of no return’ judicially is after MADISON – Students at Fairleigh Mustillo of Cranford, Melissa Quinn 4) There is ‘last chance re-think’ the court of last jurisdiction makes its Dickinson University have been of Mountainside, Brandon De about the structure right up until the decision as to a municipality or board Westfield Schools Announce named to the Dean's and Honors Lists Oliveira of Cranford, Mary Soorial time the Board votes on site plan acting arbitrarily, capriciously or un- for the Spring 2016 semester. of Scotch Plains, Corinne Spies of approval. reasonably. Back-to-School Nights Honors List: Theresa Carlino of Fanwood, Kaila Starita of Westfield, 5) A designated redeveloper is re- I hope my answers are appreciated as Westfield, Casey Brennan of and Alexis Sherwood of Cranford. quired to submit a financial plan to my own efforts to educate the public. WESTFIELD - Schools open for for grades three and four and 7:45 p.m. Westfield, Kendl Muckenthaler of Elan Alexander, of Cranford, a stu- Borough Council as part of the desig- Bill Nierstedt students in the Westfield Public Schools for grade five. Cranford, Margaret Fabian of dent at Fairleigh Dickinson nation/redevelopment agreement dis- Garwood on Thursday, September 8. Each of the Franklin - Wednesday, September Cranford, Joseph Barlik of Cranford, University's Metropolitan Campus in cussion. The plan will advise two 10 schools in the district holds evening 21 at 7p.m. for grades one and two; Matthew Mustillo of Cranford, Teaneck, NJ has been named to the basic items 1) the ability of the devel- Reading is Good For You sessions for parents to become ac- Thursday, September 22 at 7 p.m. for Hannah Matysek of Scotch Plains, Dean's List for the Spring 2016 se- oper to financially complete the quainted with their child’s teachers and grades three to five. John Armstrong of Cranford, Vincent mester. project; and 2) the development costs classes and to be welcomed by the Jefferson - Thursday, September 22 and profits. principals. The Back-to-School night at at 7p.m. for grades one and two; 7:45 6) The applicant will submit the traf- schedule is as follows: p.m. for grades three to five. Local Students Earn Dean's fic plan as part of the site plan applica- Edison - Thursday, September 15 at McKinley - Thursday, September 22 tion to the Board. It is part of the board 7 p.m. at 7 p.m. site plan discussion, not Council. The Roosevelt - Thursday, September 15 Tamaques - Thursday, September 22 List Honors at Saint Joseph's public will be able to review it during at 7 p.m. at 6:30 p.m. the board hearing process, as they are Wilson - Tuesday, September 20 at Washington - Thursday, September PHILADELPHIA, P.A. – The fol- Cranford - Psychology major; able to review all documents for all goleader.com/subscribe 7p.m. for grade one, 7:45 p.m. for grade 22 at 7 p.m. for grades three to five and lowing students earned dean's list Brendan Szefinski of Cranford - Com- applications. The board will also prob- two; Thursday, September 22 at 7p.m. 8 p.m. for grades one and two. honors for the Spring 2016 semester puter Science major; Caitlin Moonan Westfield High School - Thursday, at Saint Joseph's University: of Cranford - Accounting major; September 29 at 6:30 p.m. Victoria Greeley of Mountainside - Vienna Stivala of Cranford - Busi- Lincoln - Thursday, October 6 at 7 Autism Behavioral Studies major; ness Administration major; Megan It’s Almost Time to Go ... p.m. for A.M. Kindergarten, 8:15 p.m. Joseph Leonardis of Mountainside - Foley of Scotch Plains - Elementary for PM Kindergarten, 8:15 p.m. for AM Economics major; Mary McDermott Educ 4th - 8th Gr major; Jillian Wrap and 7 p.m. for PM Wrap of Westfield - Elementary Educ Pre K Gardner of Scotch Plains - History -4th Gr major; Michelle Mui of major; Anthony Krajcsik of Scotch Plains - Food Marketing Co-Op ma- jor; Emiddio Pelosi of Scotch Plains - Finance major and Alex Suriano of Scotch Plains - Accounting major. Rensselaer Students Named to Dean's List TROY, N.Y. – Just over 700 stu- VALUED ADVERTISER: dents at Rensselaer Polytechnic In- stitute were named to the Dean's List This newspaper is a trusted friend, counselor and buying for the Spring 2016 semester. The guide to its readers. Let us help you get your advertising Dean's List recognizes full-time stu- dents who maintain grade-point aver- messages seen by Back-to-School shoppers. Place your Ad ages of a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 and have no grades be- today for maximum exposure ... you’ll be glad you did! low "C." Samantha Doles, of Westfield, stud- ies Industrial and Management Engi- The Westfield Leader neering; Andrew Dumont, of Westfield, studies Mechanical Engi- The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES neering; Sean Concannon of Cranford studies Elect Media, Arts and Com- munications; Mara Giga of Cranford 908-232-4407 [email protected] studies Chemical Engineering; Brian Maher of Garwood studies Computer Science; Miriam Shao of Westfield SHOPPING STARTS IN THE PAGES OF THIS NEWSPAPER studies Biology and Max Sichel of Mountainside studies Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 8, 2016 Page 17 Students Graduate from Poetry Reading to Feature Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. Mazziotti Gillan, Weil

MADISON – In Commencement earned a BS in hotel and restaurant FANWOOD – The Carriage House 2008 American Book Award for her exercises on May 17, Fairleigh management at FDU’s Florham Cam- Poetry Series in Fanwood invites the book, All That Lies Between Us. She Dickinson Un iversity (FDU) con- pus in Madison. public to enjoy an evening of poetry has published 20 books, including ferred more than 3,000 degrees, rang- Jeffrey Pearson, of Westfield, has readings by Maria Mazziotti Gillan Ancestors’ Song, Writing Poetry to ing from associates to doctorates, on earned a BS in business administra- and Joe Weil on Tuesday, September Save Your Life, and the bi-lingual graduates, at MetLife Stadium. tion at FDU’s Florham Campus in 20. The free poetry performances will (English and Italian) poetry collec- Casey Brennan, of Westfield, has Madison. begin promptly at 8 p.m. in the Patricia tion, In a Place of Flowers and Light. earned a BA in history at FDU’s Theresa Carlino, of Westfield, has Kuran Arts Center on Watson Road, Joe Weil is an assistant professor at Florham in Madison. earned a BS in accounting at FDU’s off North Martine Avenue, adjacent Binghamton University who teaches Jacqueline Laguardia, of Florham Campus in Madison. to Fanwood Borough Hall (GPS use poetry and fiction at the graduate and Mountainside, has earned a BA in Lauren Eberling, of Cranford, has 75 N. Martine Avenue, Fanwood). undergraduate levels. He is a noted individualized studies at FDU’s Met- earned an MA in clinical mental health Maria Mazziotti Gillan is the performer of poetry and music and ropolitan Campus in Teaneck. counseling at FDU’s Florham Cam- Founder/Executive Director of the has been featured on PBS’ Fooling Anthony Morales, of Garwood, has pus in Madison. Poetry Center at Passaic County Com- with Words with Bill Moyers, in The earned a BA in individualized studies Edward Bezerra, of Mountainside, FILM FESTIVAL...The Brand New Testament and many more not-yet-released munity College in Paterson, and edi- New York Times, and at the New Jer- at FDU’s Metropolitan Campus in has earned an MAS in Administrative movies will premiere in the Arthouse Film Festival beginning September 26th at tor of The Paterson Literary Review. sey Performing Arts Center, the De- Teaneck. Science at FDU’s Metropolitan Cam- AMC Mountainside and AMC Monmouth Mall. For information, call (732) 870- She also is the Director of the Cre- troit Opera House, Poets’ House, and James Russo, of Mountainside, has pus in Teaneck. 6012 or visit www.ArthouseFilmFestival.com. ative Writing Program and Professor at Geraldine R. Dodge poetry festi- earned a BA in individualized studies Paige Geiger, of Mountainside, has of Poetry at Binghamton University vals. Since 2008, Joe has published at FDU’s Metropolitan Campus in earned an MBA in Business Adminis- (SUNY). Maria is a recipient of the four volumes of poems, including Teaneck. tration at FDU’s Florham Campus in Painting the Christmas Trees, The Margaret Fabian, of Cranford, has Madison. Local Residents Graduate Plumber’s Apprentice, and The Great Alex Cisneros, of Mountainside, Poet Robert Cozzi to Grandmother Light: New and Se- has earned an MS in hospitality man- From Centenary University Be at Town Book Store lected Poems. Students Graduate agement at FDU’s Metropolitan Cam- The Carriage House Poetry Series pus in Teaneck. WESTFIELD – The Town Book is currently in its eighteenth year at Univ. of New Haven Joanne Hopen, of Westfield, has HACKETTSTOWN – The follow- graduated with a Bachelor of Science Store will be hosting another Meet the Kuran Arts Center, an historic WEST HAVEN, C.T. – The fol- earned an MSN in Nursing at FDU’s ing local residents have graduated degree in Business Administration. the Author event for poet Robert Cozzi Gothic Revival structure that was once lowing students graduated in May Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck. from Centenary University, which Megan Renee Fedey, from on Saturday, September 10 from 2 a 19th century carriage house, hence from the University of New Haven. Alissa Ricci, of Scotch Plains, has held its 141st May Commencement. Mountainside, graduated with a Bach- p.m. to 4 p.m. His new compilation, the name of the series. The Septem- Sarah Rich, of Garwood, Bach- earned a BA in humanities at FDU’s Alyssa Fioretti, from Cranford, elor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion. Blanket of Hearts, is his most inti- ber 20 reading is free and open to the elor of Science, Henry C. Lee Col- Florham Campus in Madison. graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Giselle Roldán, from Scotch Plains, mate collection of work to date. An public. An open mic reading with lege of Criminal Justice and Forensic Erik Ekstrand, of Scotch Plains, degree in Sociology. graduated with a Bachelor of Science excerpt taken from the book’s fore- local poets will follow the featured Sciences, Criminal Justice with a con- has earned a BA in interdisciplinary Debra Felauer, from Cranford, degree in Business Administration. word reads, “Blanket of Hearts fea- performance. centration in Forensic Psychology. studies at FDU’s Florham Campus in graduated with a Bachelor of Science Julia E. Partenope, from Westfield, tures poetry from Robert A. Cozzi For more information call (908) Kyle Saggio, of Westfield, Bach- Madison. degree in Business Administration. graduated with a Bachelor of Science regarding the often-harsh terrain and 889-7223 or (908) 889-5298. For elor of Arts, College of Arts and Sci- Mary Soorial, of Scotch Plains, has Barbara Hudack, from Cranford, degree in Equine Studies. mine-studded landscape of relation- online directions and information, ences, History. earned a BS in biochemistry at FDU’s ships. From Haunting My Empty visit carriagehousepoetryseries. The University of New Haven is a Florham Campus in Madison. Arms to Flashes of Mad Happiness, blogspot.com. private, top-tier comprehensive insti- Caitlin Colandrea, of Scotch Plains, WHS Graduate Honored at he reminds us that love is worth the tution recognized as a national leader has earned a PSD in school psychol- cost it demands of us.” in experiential education. Founded in ogy at FDU’s Metropolitan Campus Mr. Cozzi was raised in Westfield RIT Spring 2016 1920, the University enrolls approxi- in Teaneck. University Awards Luncheon and graduated from Westfield High mately 1,800 graduate students and Devoted to the preparation of world School (WHS) in 1982. Educated at Certified Graduates more than 5,000 undergraduates. citizens through global education, SELINSGROVE, P.A. – Aimee student is selected by the faculty of James Madison University and New ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Rochester Fairleigh Dickinson University is New Wenta, of Westfield, was honored the department on the basis of schol- York University, Mr. Cozzi has main- Institute of Technology celebrated its Daniel Mandelbaum Jersey’s largest private university and with the Outstanding Sociology arship, intellectual curiosity, creativ- tained a daily journal since he was in 131st Academic Convocation in May. features more than 100 liberal arts Award at Susquehanna University's ity and the possession of a "sociologi- the ninth grade, where a favored Diplomas were distributed to gradu- Graduates from Pratt and professional degree programs, annual student awards luncheon, held cal imagination." teacher, Mr. Kocum, encouraged his ates following the event at separate BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Westfield two international campuses, dozens each May in the days leading up to Wenta was a sociology major at writing. ceremonies held by each of RIT's resident Daniel Mandelbaum received of partnerships with internationally commencement. Susquehanna in the Class of 2016. A Many years ago, after reconnect- nine colleges and two academic cen- a Fine Arts degree from New York renowned institutions and special pro- Each year the Department of Soci- 2012 graduate of Westfield High ing with fellow writer and WHS class- ters. Local residents who graduated City's prestigious Pratt Institute at its grams and status within the United ology and Anthropology presents a School, she is the daughter of mate, Gerard Yatcilla, Robert began include: 127th Commencement ceremony. Nations. For more information, go to graduating senior major with the Marianne Fitzgerald and James composing new writing pieces every Amanda Berlinski of Held at the iconic Radio City Music www.fdu.edu. Outstanding Sociology Award. This Wenta. week, which he shares with his fol- Mountainside, who received a BFA Hall. Mr. Mandelbaum was among lowers via the Internet. His followers in professional photographic illustra- more than 1,000 students who made Hobart and William are all over the globe, including En- tion from RIT's College of Imaging the Dean's List in the Spring 2016 gland and many parts of Europe, Aus- Arts and Sciences. semester. Students Named to Dean's Smith Colleges tralia and the entire continental States. Jeffrey Kaiser of Cranford, who Meet Mr. Cozzi at The Town Book received a BS in applied networking Announces Local Grad Store located at 270 East Broad Street and systems administration from RIT's Spring Dean's Award List at Lafayette College GENEVA, N.Y. – Thomas A. in Westfield (corner of East Broad B. Thomas Golisano College of Com- Ramage, of Westfield, received a and Elmer Streets). puting and Information Sciences. Told for Colgate Univ. EASTON, P.A. – Lafayette Col- Westfield. Bachelor of Arts degree in History HAMILTON, NY (07/29/2016)-- lege students were named to the Dean's Lafayette is a top liberal arts col- during the 2016 Commencement Cer- The Dean's Award for academic ex- List for outstanding academic lege with 2,450 students and 215 full- emonies of Hobart and William Smith cellence is awarded to students at achievement during the spring 2016 time faculty that offers a wide variety Colleges (HWS), held on May 15. Local Students Named to Colgate University with a 3.30 or semester. Each student achieved at of undergraduate degree programs Mr. Ramage, the child of James H. higher term average. The following least a 3.60 semester grade point av- including engineering. With close Ramage and Mariann W. Ramage, Dean's List at Washington Univ. students have earned Dean's Award erage on a 4.0 scale. proximity to New York City and Phila- studied abroad in Seoul, South Korea recognition for the spring 2016 se- Alexandra Bord of Scotch Plains, delphia, Lafayette has one of the high- while at HWS. mester. Bianca Buecklers of Westfield, Olivia est endowment-per-student rates in ST LOUIS, M.O. – The follow- Art in the Sam Fox School of De- Westfield High School graduate Dembiec of Westfield, Emily Fidlow the nation. This means ample re- Caggiano Graduates ing students have been named to the sign and Visual Arts. Jacob Wasserman, a Geography ma- of Scotch Plains, David Jennings of sources to fuel student research, and Dean's List for the spring 2016 se- Caroline Stocking of Westfield is jor in the Colgate Class of 2018, from Mountainside, Morgan Miller of provide opportunities for study From Curry College mester at Washington University in enrolled in the university's School of Westfield. Cranford, Audrey Peterson of abroad, internships and field work. It MILTON, M.A. – Curry College is St. Louis. Engineering and Applied Science. Westfield High School graduate Westfield, Christopher Romano of means outstanding facilities, Divi- pleased to announce the following Tim Huber of Westfield is en- Alexandru Ionescu, a Biology major Westfield, Michael Rosenheck of sion I sports, and funding for 250 Westfield resident received a Bach- rolled in the university's College of See it all on the Web! in the Colgate Class of 2019, from Scotch Plains, Emma Sherry of student groups on one of the most elor of Arts degree on May 22 at the Arts and Sciences. Westfield. Fanwood and Reilly Shiarella of beautiful campuses in the country. Commencement ceremony in Milton, Lydia Seaman of Westfield is en- www.goleader.com Westfield High School graduate Massachusetts: Alexandra Caggiano. rolled in the university's College of Sarah Chandler, a International Rela- tions major in the Colgate Class of 2016, from Westfield. Phillips Exeter Academy Cranford High School graduate Lucy Allen, a Mathematical Econom- Announces Honor Roll ics major in the Colgate Class of NEW JERSEY YOUTH THEATRE 2018, from Cranford. …where performance matters…and training achieves excellence... EXETER, N.H. – Phillips Exeter are given for grades 9.0 - 9.9 (B+); Tufts University Academy is delighted to share that highest honors are given for grades the following students have achieved 10.0 - 11 (A-). Announces Graduates academic honors during the spring Eero J. Korpela, grade 11, of MEDFORD, M.A. – More than 2016 term. Westfield earned Highest Honors for Hey! 3,000 students graduated from Tufts To qualify for the honor roll, stu- the spring 2016 term. University on May 22 during a univer- dents must maintain an overall aver- sity-wide commencement ceremony, age of (B), or a grade between 8.0 - www.goleader.com Seriously looking for professional-level with actor and comedian Hank Azaria, 8.9 on an 11-point scale. High honors a Tufts alumnus, as the speaker. classes in the Performing Arts… The graduates from the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Or… Engineering included: Lindsey Jacobs of Westfield, with a Seeking classes for a child who loves Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engi- neering Magna Cum Laude. to sing, dance, act... and wants to have fun Alex Goldschmidt of Westfield, with a Bachelor's degree in Computer En- learning the skills… gineering Magna Cum Laude. Brian Pollock of Westfield, with a Bachelor's degree in German Language and Literature Magna Cum Laude.

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WESTFIELD – The Westfield His- for Good Housekeeping Magazine. Their most successful books were torical Society and the Devlin family In the mid-fifties Wende and Harry the Cranberry series. Their first book Redemption in the Desert in Kean will present an exhibition of the lives created a comic strip, entitled was Cranberry Thanksgiving, which and art of Harry and Wende Devlin at “Fullhouse,” inspired by the antics of remains the biggest seller of twelve the Reeve History and Cultural Re- their growing children in their large Cranberry books. Four Cranberry Premiere Stages’ Production source Center at 314 Mountain Ave. Victorian farmhouse, plus a barn, sit- books are still in print (published by in Westfield, New Jersey. The exhibit ting on three acres of idyllic hilltop. Purple House Press) including Cran- By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY gone through staged readings, rewrites, eventually coming to understand how will be opening on Saturday, Septem- Adding to the “creative chaos” were berry Thanksgiving, Cranberry Hal- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times revisions and tweaks to emerge a fasci- they came to be where they are in life. ber 17 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. continu- pets which included a pet donkey, a loween, Cranberry Valentine, and nating, poignant piece of thoughtful art. Multiple flashbacks throughout in- ing on Sunday, September 18, as Cranberry Christmas. The latter UNION – Do coincidences just hap- The lights go down in the intimate volve Sheridan’s wife Jane (Charlotte well as Saturday, September 24 and was made into a half-hour cartoon pen? Or are “chance” meetings and Zella Fry Theatre and on the side of the Cohn) who, in one scene, tries to com- Sunday, September 25 at 3 p.m. to 5 by Ocean Spray Cranberry for events predetermined? The winner of major set piece – a dilapidated camping fort their crying infant son Robbie with p.m. and by appointment during the ABC’s 25 Days of Christmas. the 2016 Premiere Stages Playwright’s trailer - appears a home movie type hand puppets. Later, in another flash- week. There is a suggested dona- On view will be their original Contest Winner, Las Cruces, by Vincent video of Robbie, an adorable towheaded back, she lovingly places items in a tion of $5 per person. paintings, comic strips, children’s Delaney, raises those questions and a boy of about three who is gamboling on box, which include a sports trophy, a Residents of Mountainside since book illustrations, military illustra- boatload of other philosophical/theo- green grass. He runs, spins, falls down baseball mitt and one of those hand 1950, the late Harry and Wende tions, and books. logical musings in this powerful new and is the epitome of irrepressible joy. puppets…typical mementos that a typi- Devlin were beloved and multi-tal- Wende and Harry’s partnership play. The scene immediately turns black with cal mom might keep from a typical ented artists whose 28 children’s of love and creativity continued for Las Cruces, New Mexico, is the sec- a middle aged man, Sheridan, (Brian kid’s early life. But the events in the books made them famous world- 60 years of marriage. They had ond largest city in size only to Albu- Sutherland) flashlight scanning the dark- play are anything but typical. They may wide. Their storied union began at seven children, and many inherited querque. It is, coincidentally, the very ness with a sole flashlight beacon. He be found in our nation’s headlines, but the fine arts college at Syracuse Uni- their artistic talents. Artworks and hometown of John Wooten, Producing finds the trailer and breaks in. never in our backyard. versity and they married in 1941. books of five of their children will Artistic Director of Premiere Stages We have no idea why he’s there or Marvelous scenic design by Patrick Harry began his career as a maga- also be on view. A short movie and the director of the season opener what his motive is to be out in the Rizzotti, lighting design by Brant Tho- zine illustrator at the end of the golden Harry and Wende Devlin about the Devlins will play in a for the professional theatre at Kean desolate desert. Neither does a sassy, mas Murray and sound design by Janie age of magazine illustration. When separate room. University. Like the 11 yearly winners sarcastic teenage girl, Soledad, Bullard combine technical and func- World War II broke out, Harry enlisted pair of geese, and poodles. Twenty-eight children’s books, before it, this 80-minute play that is (Diomargy Nunez) who is squatting in tional expertise to place the audience in in the Navy where he created illustra- Harry began painting fine art, fo- which have sold in the millions, por- presented without intermission, has the ramshackle trailer. Sheridan tells the desolate location. Director Wooten tions of enemy aircraft used by mem- cusing on his love of American archi- traits and fine art remain the Devlin her he is there is for research. keeps the pace lively so that any thought- bers of our armed forces. After his tecture, rendering realistic portraits of legacy in our local history. They loved No internet connection or cell ful pauses or breaths accentuate a mo- service, Harry worked at Collier’s and historical treasures. In the late fifties, Westfield and Mountainside and the phone connection, so how can ment poignantly. He places enough other magazines in advertising and he gathered his paintings to illustrate state of New Jersey, contributing sig- he research, she asks him. physicality in the performance to keep other illustration and also became a and write his first book, To nificantly to arts advocacy and to Paranoid and skeptical of the momentum and visual interest. Play- political cartoonist - with a conscience. Grandfather’s House We Go. Later community causes. Harry drew a man who claims he has rented wright Delaney’s credible characters After landing a job at The New York on, in 1991, these and many other wonderful series of illustrations of the trailer, she nevertheless are portrayed by three actors who know Daily News he was asked to do a pro- paintings would be featured at the downtown Westfield which are per- hastily gathers her things and their craft well, very well. Teenage Joe McCarthy cartoon. He refused, Morris Museum, as well as in count- manently housed at the Westfield leaves. As the story unfolds, Robbie played in a cameo on video by and was promptly fired. With a grow- less other museums and exhibits. Historical Society. Remembered for we see he is running away. “I Connor McKenna is eerily real. ing family with six children and a Harry’s magnum opus was “Portraits their gracious, generous hospitality get screwed all the time – I Las Cruces does exactly what good seventh on the way, Harry turned to of American Architecture: Monuments locally, and for their influence on the played fair all my life and got theatre should do: touch our souls, make book illustration. Noting that the artist to a Romantic Mood, 1890-1900,” children they continue to touch screwed,” he says. us think and ask us to start a discussion. took away only a fraction of what the featuring 95 of his original paintings. through their books throughout the She finds reasons to re- These characters don’t find the all the author earned, Harry enlisted Wende Old Black Witch, written by Wende world, Wende and Harry Devlin were turn to the trailer and the un- answers they need in the New Mexico to write children’s books which he and illustrated by Harry, was this tal- consummate artists in an extraordi- likely pair bicker, fight and desert, but see there might be redemp- would illustrate. ented couple’s first collaboration and it nary marriage. FAMILY TROUBLES...Brian Sutherland as eventually settle into a com- tion they seek. Wende was already enjoying artis- was a runaway success. A movie called For more information, please con- Sheridan and Diomargy Nuñez as Soledad in the fortable relationship. A dance For the performance schedule, visit tic success with her beautiful por- Winter of the Witch was based on this tact the Westfield Historical Society Premiere Stages production of Las Cruces by of lies, truth and half-truth on www.kean.edu/premierestages or call traits, mostly of children. She had book and became a cult favorite in the at westfieldhistoricalsociety.org or Vincent Delaney. both sides ends with them (908) 737-SHOW. also begun writing humorous poetry ’60’s, appearing on PBS for many years. call (908) 654-1794.

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OWEN KESSLER, MATT VARANO SELECTED CAPTAINS; DEFENSIVE FRONT FOUR RETURN Football Blue Devils Return Strong Veteran Defensive Line

that defensive front four. need to be yet.” according to Coach DeSarno, “got gotten a lot better shape this By DAVID B. CORBIN “We have our defensive line The returning defensive line a little bit of playing time last year, so I am excited. Last year Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times back from last year and they look consists of seniors Owen Kessler year, mostly on special teams. when he played, he was a thrower Heroic efforts from a very tena- really good right now. They have (captain), Jeff Gagum and Nick They have shown some good for us. Now he’s got to under- cious defense, especially the de- worked really hard in the sum- Maher and junior Jake Vall- things so far. And we have an- stand more of the game and take fensive line, and a total team mer but we are young every- Llobera. other group of kids who are fight- on more of a leadership role,” effort earned last year’s Westfield where else. We have to replace “They are a talented group. ing for spots. Junior Drew Ortiz, Coach DeSarno said. High School football team the all four linebackers and two out They did a great job for us last Joe San Giacomo, who was a Some of Martini’s favorite tar- North Jersey, Section 2, Group 5 of three in the secondary,” Blue year, They were a strength for defensive lineman last year, and gets will be senior split end Jack Championship with a 10-7 vic- Devil Head Coach Jim DeSarno us. We are counting on them to Sean Dwyer and senior Mike Shirk, who made a number of tory over Bridgewater-Raritan. said. “There’s some question be a strength for us this year. Gagliardi. These guys are all fight- spectacular catches last year, and That consistent effort through- marks back there. They are work- Communication is such a big part ing to get on the field.” senior tight end Kyle Dombrowski, out the season also earned the ing hard but replacing four line- of everything we do, offensive, Senior Ishmael Glasco returns who was very strong snagging Blue Devils a perfect 12-0 record. backers is very difficult and we defensive, special teams, so those at cornerback. Senior Kyle Shirk passes over the middle. This season the Blue Devils ex- are in the process of doing that guys have been vocal through- and junior Steve Barden are also “We can count on him,” Coach pect to be asking even more from right now. We are not where we out camp and will continue to do set up for cornerback and senior DeSarno said of Shirk. “He’s spe- so,” Coach DeSarno said. Ben Kelly will be at safety. cial. And Kyle Dombrowski As for the linebackers, senior Six experienced players return stepped in when Chris Boutsikaris See & Subscribe at Connor Scanlon moved from de- on offense. Senior Phil Martini, tore his ACL, so he has experi- BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo fensive back to linebacker. Jun- who received a lot of time behind ence at tight end. We are work- iors Shea Elliott and Jacob Dayon, center will be the starting quar- ing a couple of guys on the other Submit commentary and items for publishing. terback. side. Mike Moriarty [senior], Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste “Phil’s worked very hard. He CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE changed his body a little bit. He’s Page S-2 Thursday, September 8, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Stevie Barden [junior], Adam Senior co-captain Matt Varano, against Bridgewater-Raritan, as Juandre House will also be carry- rience. He’s had a good camp. McDaniel [junior], those are all who managed to chew up a lot of a backup running back to Jack ing the ball. He’s gotten really strong. He will guys who can be part of our ground yardage, including the Curry will be the primary carrier “He rushed for a little over 700 be running the ball for us,” Coach offense.” Blue Devils’ only touchdown this season. Glasco and junior yards last year, so he’s got expe- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-3 Thursday, September 8, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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DeSarno said of Varano. “Ish ior Jack McCauley at center. three-year starter at kicker back,” key factor in putting opposing kids who are hungry to get out Glasco will get some carries too. Special teams last year has in- Coach DeSarno said of Moriarty teams constantly in bad field there,” he said. We are hoping Juandre House, deed been “Special” with the ac- then added, “We have a kid Aiden position and Coach DeSarno is The Blue Devils had successful who had a really nice year on JV, curate extra-point and field goal Bolin who is a kicker as well.” quite aware of its value. scrimmages with Long Branch can also help us running the ball.” kicking from Moriarty and the As far as the long snapper, hold- “We take special teams seri- and Phillipsburg and faced the The offensive line will consist of excellent coverage on kickoff and ers and returners, Coach DeSarno ously. It’s a third of the game. HUN School of Princeton on Sep- seniors Max Schwetje and Brett punts. Moriarty will kickoff and said, “We have a good long snap- We hope that that will wear off. tember 1. The Blue Devils will Spass at tackle, seniors Conor Dombrowski will do the punting. per, Jack McCauley, who is our We spent the whole first week in open their season at Linden to- Root and Fran Allegro and junior “He’s gotten better and better center, and Jack Shirk who is a kick coverage. We pride ourselves morrow night, Friday, Septem- Rory McGovern at guard and jun- every year. It’s nice to have a really good holder. We need to to cover kicks and we have some ber 9, at 7 p.m. replace some returners. Jelani Pierre was a big punt returner last year, so we need a punt returner, maybe Jack Shirk. Kick returner, Ish Glasco will definitely take over some of the kick returning.” The “Special” coverage on spe- cial teams last year has been a Reading is Good For You

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** Westfield Football Blue Devils Return Strong Veteran Defensive Line ** Page S-5 Thursday, September 8, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary appearance. Gonzalez also was session of paraphernalia after a issued motor vehicle summonses motor vehicle stop at the inter- Garwood Library Reveals for a cracked windshield and pos- section of East North Avenue and sessing a CDS in a motor vehicle. Carpenter Place for having a CRANFORD Friday, September 2, Jimmy brake light out. During an inves- Schedule of Activities Friday, August 26, Abdul Will- Swinton, 48, of Locust Grove, tigation at the scene, police lo- iams, 31, of Fords was arrested Ga. and Scott Munroe, 43, of cated marijuana inside the ve- GARWOOD — The Garwood With the help of Adelante Alli- on charges of possession of less Linden were arrested on charges hicle. Dismukes was arrested, Public Library, located at 411 ance, the library will host ESL for than 50 grams of suspected mari- of possession of cocaine, pos- processed and released pending Third Avenue, is featuring many Kids. The class is aimed at Span- juana, possession of parapher- session of prescription pills, pos- a Municipal Court appearance. new programs throughout the ish-speaking children in second nalia and resisting arrest, follow- session of paraphernalia and driv- Sunday, September 4, Mark beginning of the school year, grade and up. Beginning Sep- ing a stop at the intersection of ing while intoxicated (DWI), af- Milag, 24, of Rahway was ar- while still continuing many tradi- tember 20 at 4 p.m., children will Wall Street and Centennial Av- ter a motor vehicle stop at the rested on charges of possession tional favorites. get help learning English by well- enue for a motor vehicle viola- intersection of Centennial Avenue of less than 50 grams of sus- The Lego Club, for ages 4 to 12, educated Spanish speakers. For tion. During an investigation at and Raritan Road for a seatbelt pected marijuana, possession of meets the second and fourth information, call Karla at Adelante the scene, police located mari- violation. During an investiga- paraphernalia and DWI, follow- Thursdays of every month at 3 Alliance at (718) 614-2353. juana on Williams. While being tion at the scene, police located ing a report of a motor vehicle p.m. Registration is required and Adult programs are available placed into custody, Williams fled cocaine and prescription pills on accident at Centennial Avenue space is limited. as well. The Knitting Club will southbound on Centennial Av- a passenger, identified as and the Garden State Parkway Toddler Story Time takes place meet every Monday and Thurs- enue. Williams attempted to scale Swinton. Upon further investiga- exit ramp. Milag was arrested, every Wednesday starting Sep- day beginning September 12 at a chainlink fence, but was appre- tion, police determined that the processed and released to a rela- tember 14 at 10:30 a.m. Geared 10:30 a.m. Interested persons hended by police. Williams was driver, Munroe, was operating tive pending a Municipal Court towards babies and toddlers, it are asked to contact the library. arrested, processed and released the vehicle while intoxicated, and appearance. Milag also was is- includes music, stories and Adult crafts will take place the pending a Superior Court ap- in possession of cocaine. Swinton sued motor vehicle summonses bubbles. Registration is not re- third Tuesday of every month pearance. He was issued motor was arrested, processed and re- for DWI, driving with a suspended quired. and space is limited to 10 partici- vehicle summonses for having leased pending a Superior Court license, careless driving and pos- Two new programs will be added pants. Registration is requested. an unclear license plate, operat- appearance. Munroe also was session of a CDS in a motor to the roster. Schoolhouse Chess, The library also is home to two ing a vehicle with a suspended issued motor vehicle summonses vehicle. a seven-week program begin- book clubs. These clubs take license and having a controlled for having a CDS in a motor ning Tuesday, September 20, at place on the first Thursday of the dangerous substance (CDS) in a vehicle, careless driving, failure Lions’ Seniors Picnic 3 p.m., is open to 20 students in month at 7 p.m. and the third motor vehicle. to inspect, DWI and having an grades 1 to 6. Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 30, William open container of alcohol in a Set For Saturday The library will provide the books. Knapp, 22, of Sayreville was ar- motor vehicle. Munroe was re- GARWOOD — The Garwood Li- Rosary Altar Society Those interested in a book club rested on charges of possession leased to a friend pending a Su- ons Club invites all borough se- or starting their own are invited of heroin, possession of prescrip- perior Court appearance. nior citizens to attend the annual To Meet Tonight to contact the library. tion pills and possession of para- Friday, September 2, Charles Lions Club Senior Citizens Picnic GARWOOD — St. Anne’s Ro- The Garwood Public Library will phernalia, following a motor ve- Dismukes, 49, of Newark was this Saturday, September 10. It sary Altar Society of Garwood reopen on Saturdays beginning hicle stop at the intersection of arrested on charges of posses- will be held at the Garwood will hold its next regular monthly September 10 at 9 a.m. For more Centennial Avenue and Elm sion of less than 50 grams of Knights of Columbus Hall, lo- meeting this evening, Thursday, information on library programs Street, for failing to yield and suspected marijuana and pos- cated at the foot of Willow Av- September 8, at 7 p.m. It will and services, call (908) 789-1670 failing to maintain lamps. During enue in Garwood. Serving will take place in the Knights of Co- or visit youseemore.com/ an investigation at the scene, Rosary Altar Society begin at noon and the event will lumbus Hall, 37 South Avenue, garwood. police located heroin on Knapp, take place rain or shine. Garwood. Parking is available be- who was a passenger in the ve- Slates Tropicana Trip The menu will include ham- hind the building on Willow Av- hicle. Knapp was arrested, pro- GARWOOD — The Rosary Altar burgers, hot dogs, corn on the enue. Reading is Good For You cessed and released pending a Society of the Church of St. Anne cob, homemade clam chowder, President Autumn Welsh will Superior Court appearance. in Garwood has planned a trip to beer on tap, soda and dessert. welcome all members and call Friday, September 2, Johnny the Tropicana in Atlantic City for Music will be provided for danc- for committee reports. Monsi- Gonzalez, 22, of Roselle was ar- Sunday, September 18. The bus ing. Admission is free to all gnor Ron J. Marczewski, pastor, rested on charges of possession will leave from St. Anne’s Church, Garwood seniors. will be introduced as the group’s of less than 50 grams of sus- 325 Second Avenue, Garwood, Although the Lions are best moderator. Dues will be collected pected marijuana and posses- at 11:30 a.m. sharp and return known for recycling eyeglasses, for the year 2016-2017. sion of paraphernalia, during the at approximately 9:30 p.m. this international service organi- Refreshments will be served. course of a motor vehicle check- The cost is $30 per person with zation also sponsors the All the women of the parish are point in the area of East North a slot return of $25. Interested borough’s annual Halloween Pa- welcome. Avenue and Carpenter Place. persons are encouraged to make rade and many youth activities. The next Rosary Sunday is Oc- Gonzalez was transported to reservations as soon as possible To learn more about Lionism and tober 2 with recitation of the Cranford police headquarters, by calling Jennie at (908) 789- obtain information about mem- Rosary at 7:30 a.m., followed by goleader.com/subscribe where he was processed and re- 0778 or Eileen at (908) 789- bership, call Peggy Briggs at Mass at 8 a.m. leased pending a Municipal Court 0414. (908) 654-4977. Page S-6 Thursday, September 8, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary and 2) the development costs 10) If a governing body decides vote. The ‘point of no return’ and profits. – at a second reading on an judicially is after the court of last Local Letters to the Editor 6) The applicant will submit the ordinance – that change must be jurisdiction makes its decision as traffic plan as part of the site plan made to an ordinance – major to a municipality or board acting application to the Board. It is changes – not grammatical – arbitrarily, capriciously or unrea- Mayor Does Not Have Unilateral part of the board site plan dis- then the ordinance must be sonably. cussion, not Council. The public amended and brought back for a I hope my answers are appre- will be able to review it during first reading. The Borough Attor- ciated as my own efforts to edu- Authority To Approve Salary Increases the board hearing process, as ney would rule in this matter. cate the public. While I was not present at the my tenure on the Township Coun- they are able to review all docu- 11) The “point of no return’ August 30 Scotch Plains Town- cil and was the practice for many ments for all applications. The legislatively is after the Board Bill Nierstedt ship Council meeting, I did read years before that. I believe that board will also probably hire its Garwood the Scotch Plains Times account the Township Attorney will con- own traffic expert to review the of the controversy surrounding firm that it was not only inappro- plan for the board. Council Candidate Tony Morales: the Mayor’s unilateral authoriza- priate for Mayor Glover to dis- 7) The Board can request a tion of a salary increase for the cuss this matter behind the project be broken down into Garwood Already is Our Destination Municipal Manager. Mayor Kevin scenes with just a few of the phases. This could be a major Glover’s claim that previous may- Council members, but also that discussion if such a change be- Garwood already is a destina- Garwood is fortunate not to have ors did likewise is at the very the Mayor does not have the came warranted. The board’s re- tion and is not a “pass-through” congested streets which lets us least erroneous. On a matter as unilateral authority to approve view of the traffic report could as some are calling it. Referring take peaceful walks when the significant as a salary increase salary increases for anyone in indicate the warrant of such an to our borough as a pass-through weather is nice. For the for the Municipal Manager the Scotch Plains government. action. Such a change would place not only offends the 4,200 resi- handyperson inside of you, entire Township Council was in additional cost upon a project – dents who have decided to call Garwood even has its own Home Martin Marks Garwood their home, but also Depot, which is opened seven on the discussion and decision Cranford which might make a developer together before acting. ask for additional development the many merchants and cus- days of week. Scotch Plains Council 1997-2008 tomers who do business here If you want to pamper yourself, This was the practice during Mayor, 2000-2008 density/intensity. 8) After the Council adopts a and see Garwood as a place of there are beauty salons, nail spas, redevelopment plan, the Board opportunity. and barber shops waiting to make Hope My Answers Are Appreciated As cann reduce the number of units My family and I are among the us feel and look good in Garwood. that it believes are warranted by newer faces of Garwood. We There’s even a Massage Envy to My Efforts To Educate The Public any site constraints. The Council moved here three years ago in help us through our stressful day. sets a maximum number; the the Winter of 2013. We made our One of the most precious days In the interest of timesaving at set structures and data in stone board determines the appropri- decision to live here after driving of my life was the day my wife next week’s Borough Council – not as to 315 units, two build- ate number given the constraints through the borough and seeing Jeanette and I renewed our wed- meeting on the South Avenue ings, 9 retail stores, 5 story park- of the particular site – as with all it has to offer. Growing up in ding vows. We were glad to have development, I offer – as a li- ing garage, or a 94 spot parking ALL applications. the much larger town of North had such a special event held at censed professional planner – lot. Most of the standards are 9) Government cannot – at Bergen and eventually moving The Westwood, a place that has not a former councilman – an- maximums. Although the Plan- council or board level – dictate to to Cliffside Park, coming to been in business for over 50 swers to Bruce Patterson’s ques- ning Board (Board) can always any developer whether apart- Garwood was a different experi- years. The Westwood is the des- tions listed in last week’s require more parking. ment units are rental or condo- ence. tination in Garwood where count- Westfield Leader. Bruce knows 3) The next step is that the minium. The market sets this You can start your day off with less people hold their wedding that he is always free to contact property owners submit a site parameter. Government ap- some coffee at our local Dunkin ceremonies, Sweet 16’s, and Bar me if he has any questions. I plan to the Board for its review at proves numbers, not private fi- Donuts. If you want to brew your or Bat Mitzvahs. hope that these answers are scheduled public hearings – just nancing. own, well then Garwood has three The next time someone calls viewed as further promoting pub- as with any application for devel- major supermarkets to choose Garwood a pass-through, think lic discussion on this develop- opment to any property in the from. There are a variety of res- of the business owners and em- ment. I ask that readers view borough. – No difference. Reading is Good For You taurants and eateries in Garwood. ployees who come to Garwood Bruce’s letter next to this letter 4) There is ‘last chance re- Whether you want to grab a quick every day. Let’s think about the so that they will have question think’ about the structure right bite to eat, or take your family residents, the thousands of and answer together. up until the time the Board votes out for dinner, I can assure you people who call Garwood their 1) Borough Council is voting on on site plan approval. that Rudy’s, Lorenzo’s, Rosie’s home. And let’s think about the a zoning amendment to the cur- 5) A designated redeveloper is Wine Bar, and Al’s will not disap- residents who want to preserve rent land use ordinance. It is not required to submit a financial point you. our small town with a big heart. approving any particular layout, plan to Borough Council as part Garwood has many fine estab- quantities (except as maximums) of the designation/redevelop- lishments to address your fit- Tony Morales or details except as spelled out in ment agreement discussion. The ness needs. Not only do we have Republican Candidate the plan. They are adopting a plan will advise two basic items many gyms and fitness centers, for Garwood Council zoning ordinance, not approving 1) the ability of the developer to there are also many parks in and a site plan. financially complete the project; goleader.com/subscribe near Garwood for you and your Another Letter on next page 2) The Council vote does not CONTINUED ON NEXT COLUMN family to enjoy. In addition, Page S-7 Thursday, September 8, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Jumble Store to Sell Local Letters to the Editor Halloween Costumes Dean's List Announced at CRANFORD — The Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield Mountain Bikers Are Referred to the (JLEP) invites the community to University of Delaware attend its Third Annual Hallow- NEWARK, D.E. – The following Koprowski of Scotch Plains, Jes- Laws for Watchung Reservation een Costume Extravaganza at local students have been named sica Longo of Mountainside, The Jumble Store, located at 110 Regarding mountain bicycles in County Manager, through the Di- to the University of Delaware Michael Maguire of Westfield, Walnut Avenue, Cranford. Dean's List for the Spring 2016 Madison Maisel of Scotch Plains, the Watchung Reservation, rector of the Department of Pub- The sale will run Saturday, Sep- please refer to Laws of Union lic Safety, is hereby empowered semester: Shannon Malley of Westfield, tember 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gemma Antoniewicz of Daniel Maran of Westfield, County, New Jersey Administra- to make such further rules and Thanks to a very generous dona- tive Code and Policies and Gen- regulations pertaining to the safe Cranford, Eduardo Arocha of Meghan McGrath of Scotch Plains, tion from a local costume distribu- Fanwood, Francesca Arvizzigno Olivia Mendes of Scotch Plains, eral Legislation Article IV.115- operation of bicycles, as he may tor, the shop has more than 200 14.G: “Operation in Designated deem necessary, provided that of Scotch Plains, Nicholas Katherine Morris of Westfield, costumes for children and adults, Barroqueiro of Westfield, Aimee Megan Mulrooney of Westfield, Areas: No person shall operate a they are not in conflict with any almost all in their original pack- bicycle on a roadway, except as Ordinances or State law. Any Bass of Westfield, Matthew Nicole Nilsen of Scotch Plains, ages. Most kids’ costumes are $5 Beauchamp of Westfield, Marko Obradovic of Cranford, a thoroughfare, and no person rules so promulgated shall be and adult costumes are $10. shall operate a bicycle on any conspicuously posted.” Alexandra Burns of Scotch Plains, Margaret O'Brien of Scotch Plains, The public is invited to like The Michael Cash of Westfield, Justin Jenna Perrotta of Westfield, Anna sidewalk, footpath, footbridge, If, as a result of changes in the Jumble Store on Facebook and roadway, or bridle path, except Watchung Reservation Trails Mas- Coelho of Westfield, Matthew Helena Pimenta of Scotch Plains, follow it on Twitter Cohen of Cranford, Kathryn James Pipala of Cranford, John those that are specifically set ter Plan, a separate trail for bikers @jlepjumblestore and Instagram aside and marked for bicycle use. is permitted, postings will note Contini of Westfield, Marissa Quigley of Scotch Plains, Lauren — thejumblestore for previews. Dankosky of Cranford, Catherine Rocchini of Cranford, Brian Rubin No person shall operate a bicycle where the trail is. Until then, please All proceeds support the JLEP’s in such a manner as to impede respect that the trails remain off- DeMasi of Westfield, Kayleigh of Cranford, Sarah Russo of Career Closet, which provides free Denner of Westfield, Gianna Westfield, Taylor Schomp of vehicular traffic.” limits to bicycles. The volunteer business wear and accessories for Currently, the trails are not Union County Trail Stewards will Devito of Westfield, Nicole Devitt Cranford, Allison Speck of women re-entering the workforce; of Westfield, Daniel Docampo of Fanwood, Emily Stefanik of marked for bicycle use. In fact, continue to maintain our desig- Teen Closet, which provides free the postings prohibit bicycles on nated trails for the benefit of those Westfield, Abigail Goldring of Fanwood, Andrew Stern of résumé and college essay editing Westfield, Julia Grossman of Westfield, James Streeter of the trails. The Union County Parks on foot or horseback. and free career wear for and Recreation website also Cranford, Christina Gulla of Mountainside, Caroline Tanis of Lawrence Russo underserved high-school seniors; Westfield, Andrew Harting-Smith Westfield, Gerald Viscuglia of states the above ordinance and Cranford and JLEP college scholarships. includes subsection I: “The of Westfield, Paige Heiden of Mountainside, Megan Voorhees To learn more and get involved Scotch Plains, Taylor Hendrzak of Fanwood, Lauren Wagner of Reading is Good For You with the JLEP, visit jlepnj.org or of Mountainside, Danielle Mountainside, Cassandra RIT Spring 2016 e-mail [email protected]. Karacsony of Scotch Plains, Jus- Zebrowski of Cranford, Brian tin Kaufman of Scotch Plains, Zilberberg of Westfield, and Jes- Certified Graduates Local Graduates From Derek Keller of Cranford, Emily sica Zucker of Westfield. ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Rochester Fairleigh Dickinson: Institute of Technology cel- ebrated its 131st Academic Con- MADISON – In Commencement Local Students Named to vocation in May. Diplomas were exercises on May 17, Fairleigh distributed to graduates follow- Dickinson Un iversity (FDU) con- ing the event at separate cer- ferred more than 3,000 degrees, FDU Dean's, Honors Lists emonies held by each of RIT's ranging from associates to doc- nine colleges and two academic goleader.com/subscribe torates, on graduates, at MetLife MADISON – Students at Cranford, Vincent Mustillo of centers. Local residents who Stadium. Fairleigh Dickinson University Cranford, Melissa Quinn of graduated include: Anthony Morales, of Garwood, have been named to the Dean's Mountainside, Brandon De Amanda Berlinski of Matthew Russo Makes has earned a BA in individualized and Honors Lists for the Spring Oliveira of Cranford, Mary Mountainside, who received a BFA studies at FDU’s Metropolitan 2016 semester. Soorial of Scotch Plains, Corinne in professional photographic il- Dean's List at SUNY Campus in Teaneck. Honors List Includes: Theresa Spies of Fanwood, Kaila Starita lustration from RIT's College of NEW PALTZ, N.Y. – SUNY New Margaret Fabian, of Cranford, Carlino of Westfield, Casey of Westfield, and Alexis Imaging Arts and Sciences. Paltz has released the Dean's has earned a BS in hotel and Brennan of Westfield, Kendl Sherwood of Cranford. Jeffrey Kaiser of Cranford, who List for outstanding academic restaurant management at FDU’s Muckenthaler of Cranford, Mar- Elan Alexander, of Cranford, a received a BS in applied net- achievement during the spring Florham Campus in Madison. garet Fabian of Cranford, Jo- student at Fairleigh Dickinson working and systems adminis- 2016 semester. Lauren Eberling, of Cranford, seph Barlik of Cranford, Mat- University's Metropolitan Cam- tration from RIT's B. Thomas The College is proud to con- has earned an MA in clinical men- thew Mustillo of Cranford, pus in Teaneck, NJ has been Golisano College of Computing gratulate Matthew Russo of tal health counseling at FDU’s Hannah Matysek of Scotch named to the Dean's List for the and Information Sciences. Cranford. Florham Campus in Madison. Plains, John Armstrong of Spring 2016 semester. LEADER/TIMES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Are you enjoying the quality content you’re reading in the pages of this fine newspaper? If this is true... 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