Rising Costs Affect Westfield Board of Education Budget Council

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Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, February 27, 2020 OUR 130th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 09-2020 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Rising Costs Affect Westfield Board of Education Budget By JENNIFER GLACKIN Sullivan, companies can choose not house.” While it’s possible to pur- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to renew a contract at the end of the chase buses, the bus driver shortage WESTFIELD — A preliminary year. When a contract is terminated, would mean there would not be budget presentation at Tuesday’s districts are forced to rebid. By state enough drivers to effectively manage board of education meeting in law, schools must accept the lowest the bus routes for student drop off at Westfield pointed to a growing issue bidder. Some companies will reapply the end of the day and get students to in transportation costs across the na- with a higher price than previous con- athletic events on time. tion. Bus driver shortage is “a na- tracts. Because of the state law, even Special education costs have risen tional problem and it’s getting worse,” if the lowest bid from the original 26 percent in the last six years and the said Business Administrator Dana company is double, the district must reasons are also largely out of the Sullivan who presented the budget accept it. “It’s completely out of our district’s control, said Ms. Sullivan. outline. Board members Amy Root control,” Ms. Sullivan said. Costs for special education are often and Brendan Galligan said the short- Transportation costs are increas- mandated by state and federal regula- age is partially due to the stricter ing this year by $174,644 and have tions or by a student’s IEP (individu- enforcement of regulations regarding risen approximately 46 percent since alized education plan). Out-of-dis- bus driver recertification. the 2015-2016 school year. Ms. trict tuition for some special needs Costs are increasing for transporta- Sullivan explored decreasing these students has increased this past year tion companies and according to Ms. costs by providing transportation “in- by approximately $1.2 million according to Ms. Sullivan’s information, and has contributed to the over- all cost. Board member Brendan Galligan said there is speculation from the State Legislature that there will be an increase for extraordinary special education aid and asked if that would Ken Zierler for The Westfield Leader help with these figures. Ms. Sullivan AN HISTORIC AFTERNOON...The Westfield 300 Committee, Westfield Historical Society and the Miller-Cory House Museum sponsored a tasting and dining event in celebration of Westfield’s 300th anniversary last Sunday at 16 Prospect Wine said she cannot plan on that aid for Bar and Bistro. The event featured a presentation titled “Wet Westfield…A Virtual Pub Crawl,” and authentic drinks and next year’s budget yet because that food from the colonial days. Organizing the event, from left to right, are: Arlene Soong, Meg Wastie and Robert Wendel. the district will not receive the information from the state about the 2019- 2020 special education aid until July of 2020. Council Designates Three Props. These and other increasing costs, such as salary raises and health benefits, have caused the budget to grow an estimated $1 million over cap and On South Ave. In Need of Redevel. Ms. Sullivan and her team are look- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE “they’re keeping up the property.” South Avenue East, owned by ing at ways to decrease it. State aid Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Also on first reading the council Westfield Crossing LLC, also zoned information, which could affect this WESTFIELD – The ordinance es- passed that any building permit or commercial, according to land records. number, has yet to be released. Photo courtesy of Union County Prosecutor’s Office tablishing regulations concerning va- development applications are re- Mr. Sammet also provided an up- ILLEGAL PUPPY MILL SHUT DOWN...Investigators last week dismantled a In 2015-2016, the school district cant and or abandoned properties that quired to notice the Downtown date on the town’s affordable-hous- Scotch Plains puppy mill being illegally run out of a private residence, resulting moved to a self-insured health plan, the town council passed on first read- Westfield Corporation (DWC). ing compliance. “I’m proud of what in more than 130 animals being rescued and transferred to more than a dozen which has saved the district “a sub- ing Tuesday night is “consistent with The town also passed a resolution we have accomplished,” he said. As local shelters. stantial amount of money,” Ms. what I see throughout the county and that would designate three properties part of the town’s compliance with its Sullivan said. the rest of the state,” Town Attorney near or on South Avenue as an area in judgment, the town should make ef- Salary and benefits account for 81 Tom Jardim said about the ordinance, need of redevelopment, after having forts to have 20 additional homes or Man With Gun at Tamaques percent of the budget and cutting one during the council’s conference ses- the planning board recommend the apartments constructed by not-for- million dollars without a reduction in sion held prior to the official meeting. move upon an investigation done by profit agencies, Mr. Sammet said. Last Sentenced to Five Years staff is “almost impossible,” said Ms. Councilwoman Dawn Mackey said Town Planner Don Sammet. The three year, he hosted an inaugural meeting CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 the town is most interested in that properties are, 421-429 South Avenue with non-profit housing organizations WESTFIELD — A Delaware man found Wilkie holding a .45-caliber East, owned by Westfield Crossing with eight different organizations at- who was found to be in possession of handgun loaded with hollow-point LLC and deemed vacant land, and tending, he said. Three of those had a handgun, numerous rounds of am- bullets. Two additional loaded clips Alternate Site Proposed 445-449 South Avenue East, owned asked for follow up meetings. munition, and a folding knife out- of ammunition and a folding knife by Ponderosa Land and Development These non-profit organizations look side of a Westfield elementary school were recovered from Wilkie’s per- Co. Inc., a property zoned industrial, to the municipality to help with land last year has been sentenced to five son, and 130 rounds of ammunition For 148-Foot Monopole 418 South Avenue East, owned by costs by way of the town selling off years in state prison. were located in the vehicle’s trunk. By JENNIFER GLACKIN gaps to the east that would exist after Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Westfield Crossing LLC and zoned municipal-owned land for a nominal Thomas J. Wilkie, 46, of Bear, Del., Arriving officers were able to take the UCC tower is built, but would not commercial, and 338 Windsor Avenue, fee or using its trust fund to help buy must serve a minimum of 42 months Wilkie into custody without inci- CRANFORD — Architect Frank sufficiently cover the north and south owned by Westfield Crossing LLC, down the property, he explained to of that term before the possibility of dent, and the school was tempo- Colasurdo testified again and offered gaps. which is zoned commercial and 448 CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 parole, under the terms set down by rarily placed on lockdown as a pre- an alternate site for the monopole Resident Kevin Buckman asked if Union County State Superior Court cautionary measure. proposed by Verizon Wireless at Fairview Cemetery would be an Online-Only Bonus at goleader.com Judge William A. Daniel, according “The bravery and professionalism Union County College (UCC) to equivalent site to UCC in terms of to a Union County’s Prosecutor’s Of- demonstrated by Officers Jeffrey Cranford’s Board of Adjustment radio frequency and gap coverage, to Index fice press release. Johnson and Michael Pollock of the Monday night. This new site, while which Mr. Pierson said yes. As previ- The case began at approximately Westfield Police Department was ex- still on the UCC campus, would be ously reported, the owners of Fairview Free Advertising Online Opportunities: 3:55 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2019, emplary. Their quick thinking and located further away from the nearest did not wish to have a cell tower on See www.goleader.com/free when the New Castle County Police heroism deescalated a situation that residence on Princeton Road, but their property. Department in Delaware notified the easily could have turned tragic,” said closer to Fairview Cemetery and The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Sports -- Cougars Win District Past Raiders in UCT Hoops; Cou- Westfield Police Department that a Acting County Prosecutor Lyndsay Colby Lane. Church reached out to the applicants 14 Mat Tourney, Blue Devils 2nd; gars Knock Off Crusaders in UCT man, later identified as Wilkie, was Ruotolo, who commended the This new alternative was presented following the February 10 meeting, Lady Blue Devils Rap Dayton in Boys Basketball; Raiders Place en route to Tamaques Elementary Westfield Police Department under to the board as an option, said appli- expressing interest in a cell site. How- UCT for McKeon’s 100th Vic- 3rd, GL 5th at District 16 Mat School and potentially armed. Police Chief Chris Battiloro’s lead- cant attorney Greg Meese. If the board ever, Mr. Pierson said the church is tory; Blue Devil Boys Rumble Tourney. Westfield patrol officers and detec- ership, as well as the work of Assis- approves the application, the appli- not tall enough to install a roof site tives promptly responded to the tant Prosecutors Theresa Hilton and cants would build at whichever site large enough to make an impact and school, where they located Wilkie in Nicole Siano, who prosecuted the the board thinks best, Mr. Meese said. does not have sufficient acreage to the front seat of his vehicle. case. According to Mr. Colasurdo, the accommodate a site like the one pro- On approaching the car, police CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 original proposed site was a 50-foot posed at UCC. by 50-foot platform with a 148-foot Resident Tom Ganley asked if it monopole and was 229 feet away was possible to put two smaller sites from the nearest residence. The alter- on the roofs of larger structures, such nate site is a 60-foot by 40-foot gravel as Holy Trinity and the UCC library. space with a 143-foot monopole and Mr. Pierson said those two sites com- is 363 feet from the Princeton Road bined would leave holes in coverage, property. The new monopole will be but four or five roof-top sites might five feet shorter in length than the have a similar impact, but that “doesn’t original site, but will still be the same make sense.” height in the air due to a higher land Board member Dan Aschenbach elevation at the alternate site. Photo- said the applicant had to show a “rea- graphic projections of the tower will sonable and good effort to find a less be presented by the planner at a sub- obtrusive site” and he has not seen sequent meeting. evidence of this. Mr. Aschenbach said, Radio frequency expert Glenn “I have heard observations and noth- Pierson also testified again, dismiss- ing that’s concrete” in Mr. Pierson’s Ken Zierler for The Westfield Leader ing all alternative sites suggested by testimony about alternatives. Mr. PUPPY MILL IN SCOTCH PLAINS...Investigators last week dismantled a the site acquisition expert, zoning Meese said Mr. Pierson went through Scotch Plains puppy mill being illegally run out of a private residence on Laurie board and Union County Residents each suggested alternative site to iden- Court, pictured above. United for radio frequency viability. tify why those sites are not suitable, Mr. Pierson said that none of the which is far beyond what is deemed Ken Zierler for The Westfield Leader suggested sites are superior to the necessary by the court. Mr. Meese PAGE INDEX HISTORIC EXPERIENCE...Visitors enjoy the ambiance, along with authen- current site, as they would not fill as quoted a court decision in Mendham Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 13 tic drinks and food from the colonial era, during last Sunday’s “Wet much of the coverage gap Verizon, T- Township which said, “zoning boards Westfield...A Virtual Pub Crawl.” Sponsored by the Westfield 300 Committee, Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-12 Westfield Historical Society and the Miller-Cory House Museum, this tasting Mobile and AT&T need. One site at do not have carte blanche to reject an Police ...... 12 Real Estate .... 9, 11 and dining event was held at 16 Prospect Wine Bar and Bistro in celebration 151 Kenilworth Boulevard could be application based on conjecture that Community ... 5-7 Classifieds ..... 12 of Westfield’s 300th anniversary. an additional site to help the coverage CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 14

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Publication Illegal Puppy Mill Dismantled; More Than 130 Animals Rescued SCOTCH PLAINS — Investiga- gative partners in the Scotch Plains response ensured that 130 animals tors last week dismantled a Scotch Police Department, under the direc- were brought to safety thanks to col- Plains puppy mill being illegally run tion of Chief Conley, the compas- laboration with a network of nearly a out of a private residence, resulting in sionate and dedicated members of dozen animal shelters, which will help more than 130 animals being rescued our Animal Cruelty Task Force who rehabilitate and rehome the animals,” and transferred to more than a dozen joined us at the scene, and the 13 said Brian R. Hackett, director of local shelters, acting Union County animal shelters and rescue organiza- state affairs for the New Jersey chap- Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and tions that took in the recovered pets, ter of The Humane Society of the Scotch Plains Police Chief Ted Conley ensuring that they received access to United States (HSUS), and member jointly announced last Wednesday. proper care,” Acting Prosecutor of the Union County Animal Cruelty Ten fourth-degree criminal charges Ruotolo said. Task Force. “Through their exem- and four disorderly persons offenses According to New Jersey Associa- plary efforts, the Union County have been filed against Dominick tion of Tax Boards online records, Prosecutor’s Office has established Ciabattari, 60, of Scotch Plains. All Ciabattari has owned the property itself as a role model for our state, in of the charges are related to failure to since October 1999 and property taxes how to properly enforce our state’s properly care for the animals, some are over $21,000 on the nearly acre strong anti-cruelty laws. Large-scale of which were pregnant, along with lot that is located near Terrill Middle commercial breeding operations, such others that have been diagnosed with School. as the one in Scotch Plains, pose severe dental injuries, severe dehy- Members of the community inter- myriad problems for animals, con- dration, infection, ocular discharge, ested in adopting any of the pets are sumers, and our communities. Puppy and other conditions. Additional invited to contact the shelter nearest mills generate pain and suffering for charges are anticipated, and specific to them: both consumers and animals alike in CHS PRESENTS GUYS AND DOLLS...The Cranford High School Performing Arts Department will present Guys and Dolls information about the charges and Traveling Paws in Cranford, Jer- New Jersey, and around our nation.” this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 28, 29 and March 1. The musical Guys and Dolls was written in the late 1940s related state Superior Court proceed- sey Pits Rescue in Garwood; All Star Each police department throughout by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, with lyrics and music by Frank Loesser. The musical was originally produced on Broadway ings will be released as it becomes Pet Rescue in Linden; Brendan’s Union County has an assigned hu- in 1950 and won the Tony Award for Best Musical. Since then there have been several Broadway and London revivals of Guys available, once veterinary records are Meadows Rescue in Mountainside, mane law enforcement officer, but any and Dolls, as well as a 1955 movie adaptation. Please see story on Page 13. received, authorities said. (908) 272-8555; Plainfield Area Hu- police officer can respond to reports of Members of the Scotch Plains Po- mane Society, (908) 754-0300; Best animal cruelty. Anyone who suspects lice Department responded to the Friend Dog and Animal Adoption in that an incident or pattern of animal home on the corner of Terrill Road Scotch Plains; Castle of Dreams Ani- cruelty has taken place or is taking Union County Needs Assessment and Laurie Court on February 17, mal Rescue in Aberdeen, (732) 765- place in asked to contact their local after receiving information that the 8378; A Pathway to Hope in police department and relay as many conditions inside were unsafe and Hawthorne; St. Hubert’s Animal Wel- details as possible, including the loca- Shows 58,000 Living in Poverty unsanitary for humans and animals, fare Center in Madison; Montclair tion, date, and time, and a description according to Union County Assistant Township Animal Shelter in of the people and animals involved. By PAUL J. PEYTON children, those with behavioral health wood, Mountainside and Cranford. But Prosecutor Patricia Cronin, who is Montclair, (973) 744-8600; Anyone who has information spe- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader issues, especially substance abuse; chil- Garwood, Kenilworth and Roselle Park prosecuting the case. Upon arrival, Second Chance Pet Adoption cific to this ongoing investigation is COUNTY — A needs assessment of dren in foster care for more than five are listed as “communities with emerg- the officers contacted members of the League in Oak Ridge, (973) 208- asked to contact Union County Union County’s population has found years, the highest of any county in the ing needs.” Elizabeth, Hillside, Lin- humane animal treatment subsection 1054; Ramapo-Bergen Animal Ref- Prosecutor’s Office Sergeant Vito that nearly 58,000 people are living in state, and grandparents raising their den, Plainfield, Roselle, Rahway and of the Prosecutor’s Office’s (UCPO) uge in Oakland, 201-337-5180, and Colacitti at (908) 527-4723 or Detec- poverty, including 11,000 children with grandchildren. Union are communities with signifi- Special Prosecutions Unit, and the Rescue Ridge in Spring Lake, (732) tive Alex Lopez at (908) 527-4933. family incomes below $25,750 annu- “There are basic things that every- cant issues facing their populations, Prosecutor’s Office and members of 546-8805; For more information about New ally for a family of four, it was reported body needs to have a good job and a including income disparity, graduation the UCPO Animal Cruelty Task Force New Jersey revised and strength- Jersey’s animal cruelty laws and how during a presentation at last Thursday’s decent life,” Mr. Blatner said, citing rates, substance abuse, access to responded to the scene as well. ened its animal cruelty prevention they are applied, go online to https:// meeting of the Union County Board of strong family relationships and com- healthcare, grandparents raising grand- In all, investigators recovered a protocols via a bill signed into law in ucnj.org/prosecutor/animal-cruelty/. Chosen Freeholders. munity connections, safety and finan- children, foreign-born residents and un- total of 132 animals, ranging in age January 2018. The legislation man- Some 983 people participated in the cial security, health and well being, and employment. from newborns to fully grown, breed- dated that every county prosecutor gathering of information for the needs learning and education. Ms. Harris said about 14 percent of ing-age adults, including approxi- establish an animal cruelty task force, assessment, including 26 individuals The report stated that the median grandparents in the county are raising mately two dozen felines, with the to be responsible for animal welfare Cell Tower who served on a steering committee. income in Union County is $77,000 grandchildren. In addition, she said the remainder being various breeds of within the jurisdiction of the county, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Another 446 persons responded to sur- and that it costs $93,000 to raise a large population of non-English-speak- dogs. The total also included 71 Chi- along with overseeing enforcement a possible alternative site is both suit- veys, while 300 people were involved family of four “to live comfortably,” ing individuals, many of whom are huahuas, 18 Golden Retrievers, 17 of all applicable laws. able and available.” in 33 focus groups. said Janus representative Gena Harris. undocumented, can find it “very hard to Pomeranians, and three Pekingese. The investigation initiated on Feb- Board Vice-Chairwoman Christine “We had a massive participation and She said “housing was the number- access services” because of language The preliminary investigation has ruary 17 marked the single largest Daly said, “When the board is asking mobilization throughout the county,” one issue” among participants in the barriers. revealed that the pets were kept in seizure of at-risk animals in Union questions, we are not making any said Tom Blatner of Janus Solutions, needs assessment, including “access, Mr. Blatner said the report used data unsanitary conditions, many locked County since the new protocols went decisions up here. We are trying to get which completed the survey. affordability, and availability.” from 90 different sources. He said Ja- in cages around the clock in a loud, into effect, according to the the information in order to make the The report, conducted by Janus So- Also, it was noted that nearly 4,000 nus reached out to the communities in stressful environment, with no out- prosecutor’s office. decision.” lutions, listed multiple groups of people calls to the state’s child abuse and ne- the county, “to find out what their needs door activity. There was no indicia of “The Humane Society of the United Testimony on this application was representing the “highest concern.” glect hotline were received in 2018, are and they were able to formulate proper vetting or veterinary care or States commends the Union County to continue at board meetings on They included families living in pov- with 4,521 investigations completed findings and recommendations.” records, and evidence was recovered Prosecutor’s Office and the Scotch Wednesday, February 26, after this erty, non-English-speaking individuals, on county families. Janus recommends the county create indicating that unauthorized practice Plains Police Department for their newspaper went to press, and on especially undocumented persons; se- “Children placed outside of their an up-to-date online resource directory of veterinary medicine was taking recent work responding to a puppy Monday, March 2. nior citizens, the disabled, special-needs homes has been declining; however, 15 for social services as well as an action place on site. mill cruelty situation in the county. percent of these children have been in phone line for people to call, along with “We are so grateful for our investi- Their efficient and compassionate placement for over five years,” which is organizing services that are alreadlable. Cranford Residents ‘Likely’ the “highest in the state,” according to “Let me thank you for this road map the report. It also was noted that Union that we have,” Freeholder Chairman Al County has the fifth-highest rate of vio- Mirabella told the Janus representa- To See Taxes Remain Steady lent and non-violent crime in the state. tives. He said he hopes in the end the By MICHAEL BONACCORSO mittee considered its next move with the While 88 percent of county high needs-assessment report will “improve Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Hartz Mountain property at 750 Walnut schoolers graduate high school, 13 the lives of our residents.” CRANFORD – Residents will “most Avenue. In a 4-to-1 vote, the township county-based schools struggle with Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski likely” be facing a zero-percent munici- committee approved a resolution request- meeting standardized testing standards. added that, “the sources of our commu- pal tax rate increase in 2020, over the ing the planning board evaluate 750 Wal- Eleven of the county’s 21 munici- nity are the people and we just need to 2019 municipal tax rate, stated Cranford nut Avenue, “to determine if it should be Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Lavona designated as a condemnation area in need palities are “holding their own,” among make it easier for them to connect to Patterson at Tuesday’s township com- of redevelopment.” Township Commis- them Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fan- each other for what needs to be done.” mittee meeting. sioner Thomas Hannen, Jr. was the sole The preliminary budget was not intro- commissioner to vote against the move. duced at the township committee meeting, Commissioner Hannen stated that he did as “a few minor revisions” will be made not support “condemnation” as a strategy Westfield Council before introduction, stated Mayor Patrick to align Cranford with court-mandated CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Giblin. “The changes” will not adversely New Jersey Affordable Housing obliga- the council. Mayor Shelley Brindle exceed $50,000 and has an option to affect “the success this year’s budget will tions. extend to two additional one-year be” upon introduction, Township Admin- “Same as North Avenue. This is a last was absent from the meeting, with istrator Jamie Cryan told The Westfield resort type thing,” said Mayor Giblin to Linda Habgood stepping in as alter- terms. Leader. The Westfield Leader. nate mayor. “Community support is The Finance Committee is ex- “We’re doing more with less. Less than Mr. Giblin was referring to the recent also critical,” Mr. Sammet noted. pected to introduce the town budget 22 cents of each total tax dollar funds all decision by the township committee to A new executive director of the on Tuesday, March 24 with a public the municipal services provided,” said Ms. consider redevelopment with eminent do- DWC was appointed by the DWC hearing on Tuesday, April 28, Mr. Patterson. main at the following properties: 7 Spring- board Monday night. Bob Gildea said. Courtesy of Paul Grygiel Cranford’s debt limit per New Jersey field Avenue, where the Cranford Fire Zuckerman most recently headed the A new 14-passenger bus with a LEADER IN VERMONT...Brian and Lucas Grygiel of Westfield hold up The regulation can reach a maximum 3.5 per- Department is located; 1 Springfield Av- Westfield Leader at the top of Stowe Mountain Resort on Mount Mansfield, South Orange Village Center Alli- wheelchair lift for use by the recre- cent, stated Ms. Patterson. The debt ratio enue, where the Cranford Pet Vet is operation department for transportation Vermont’s highest peak. as of January 14, 2020 is 1.077 percent, ating; 45 North Avenue East, where a gas ance and is currently president of she said. Cranford’s fund balance increased station and auto garage is operating; 39-43 Downtown New Jersey, a state-wide of mostly seniors was approved at a professional organization that advo- cost of $71,768 which will come ESTFIELD EMORIAL IBRARY VENTS from $7.2 million to $7.9 million and is North Avenue East, where Hunan Wok, W M L E attributed to “prudent oversight,” stated Ramen House, Island Tans, a hair salon cates for downtowns, according to from the 2019 capital budget. MARCH 2020 Ms. Patterson. and apartments above are located, and 27 the press release. His salary was not An ordinance was adopted to add 550 East Broad Street, Westfield 908.789.4090 www.wmlnj.org “Our prudent and methodical use of North Avenue East, where a vacant, town- yet revealed. He replaces longtime certain left-turn prohibitions on Cen- Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:30 am-9:00 pm Fri & Sat 9:30 am-5:00 pm Sun 1-5:00 pm fund balance continues to ensure stability ship-owned building is located, commonly director Sherry Cronin, and the in- tral Avenue at North and Central into in the annual use of reserves, while sup- referred to as the MDTV building. terim director Kathleen Miller the northernmost driveway of 800 porting the Township’s AA+ bond rat- The township committee on Tuesday PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS SEE WEBSITE FOR SIGN UP INFO Prunty. Central Avenue; as well as on ing,” said Ms. Patterson. approved having Maser Consulting, the Landsdowne Avenue at North Av- Cranford’s commitment to share ser- current township engineer, conduct a pre- The DWC board has been ex- 3/4 7:00 pm Linda Ipanema—“Sounds of Mardi Gras” vices with other municipalities has proven liminary investigation for designation as panded to add four new members, enue and Boulevard between 8 and 9 valuable in providing residents with re- an area in need of redevelopment, with they are: business owner of Akai, a.m. and 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday 3/6 1:30 pm TGIF! The Founder—Story of Ray Kroc sourceful services at a discounted rate, eminent domain, for those properties Lillian Pien, Roberta Loew of Act- through Friday during school days 3/7 1:00 pm Backyard Gardening with Karen Camden Ms. Patterson added. above, a move that would work “to suffice ing Out Studio, and residents Michael only was adopted. The ordinance The CFO’s office and the township Cranford’s affordable-housing obligation,” LaPlace and Bob Conway. Mr. will also add stop intersections at 3/11 7:00 pm Someone Must Wash the Dishes-Satire committee devised a budget process which said Mayor Giblin. LaPlace is also a former DWC ex- Dakota Street and Nevada Street, is “open, transparent, and resident-prior- ecutive director. Carleton Road and Ross Place, and 3/13 1:30 pm TGIF! The Red Baron—WWI Ace Fighter ity based,” said Ms. Patterson. Another a new hire is Frank Vuoso, Sherman Street and St. Marks Av- “The mayor and commissioners have enue; same—at all times at sections 3/14 2:00 pm Ken Lelen presents “Speak Easy Jazz” proposed a 2020 municipal budget that who was named the town’s new con- sets the foundation for continued improve- Sentenced struction code official replacing of Lamberts Mill Road and Grove 3/20 1:30 pm TGIF! Althea-one of first Black tennis pros ment: investment in infrastructure, roads, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Steven Freedman who retired on Street; prohibiting parking at certain drainage, public safety, recreation and tech- Late last year, Acting Prosecutor January 31. The position was ap- times at Grove Street, East, on the 3/25 7:00 pm Cracked Walnuts perform “Celtic Voyage” nology, while adhering to a sound fiscal Ruotolo denied Wilkie’s request for a proved for a four-year term. north side, and designating a student plan,” she stated. Graves waiver in the case; such fil- The town has hired Topology to pick up and drop off zone during 3/27 1:30 pm TGIF! Classic Movie Week: “Radio Days” The budget is a “link” between resi- ings are made by defendants seeking help speed up the process of rede- certain times and locations; and add- 3/28 2:00 pm Silvertones Flute Choir dents and the township committee, pro- to avoid imposition of the state’s velopment projects. The contract that ing a handicapped parking space in viding “tangible, visible results for our mandatory minimum sentence for gun expires at the end of 2020 is to not the 800 block of Forest Avenue. 3/31 7:00 pm Electric Violinist Deni Bonet residents,” said Ms. Patterson. The 2020 budget was developed after offenses. He pleaded guilty last month, each municipal department head provided resulting in Friday’s sentence. PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN: CHECK WEBSITE FOR SIGN UP INFORMATION feedback and suggestions to how their During the sentencing hearing, read- CHECK WEBSITE FOR SIGN UP INFORMATION & ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS department could better serve residents, ing from a handwritten five-page note, Westfield Bd. of Ed. PARENTS/CAREGIVERS STAY WITH CHILDREN FOR MOST PROGRAMS stated Ms. Patterson. In the past two Wilkie expressed remorse for his ac- months, the township committee has held tions, describing the incident as “un- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 3/2, 16, 23, 30 10:00 am Yoga Storytime 2-5 yrs with caregiver more than a dozen meetings to discuss the conscionable, frightening, and unac- Sullivan. Sullivan said. 2020 budget in-depth, she said. Each meet- ceptable.” Wilkie thanked responding Board member Tara Oporto asked With a cost per pupil of approxi- 3/4 10:00 am Latin Moves 2-5 yrs with caregiver ing lasted from a couple of hours to more Westfield Police Department officers if the district planned to achieve this mately $13,000, Westfield is a low than four hours, stated Ms. Patterson. by name for their “professionalism, through layoffs or by decreasing the spending district in relation to similar 3/6, 13, 20, 27 10:00 am Baby Playgroup 0-23 months with caregiver Through a “steadfast and diligent approach,” the 2020 budget was approved a restraint, and mercy” in defusing a hours of some staff members. districts in size and caliber, accord- 3/7 2:00 pm Paws to Read-Beginning readers & WML dogs month ahead of schedule, she said. tense situation of his own making. “We haven’t identified yet the po- ing to the state data presented. State The 2019 budget total was 1.61 percent “The defendant went to school with sitions we will be reducing,” Ms. statistics also rank Westfield as being 3/10, 17, 24, 31 10:30 am 2’s on Tuesday Storytime with caregiver higher than the 2018 budget total as per the a gun...and there were children present,” Sullivan said. one of the most financially efficient tax-rate increase, said Ms. Patterson. Upon said Assistant Prosecutor Siano, add- “How will that affect class size?” districts, spending nearly 62 percent 3/10, 17, 24, 31 1:00 pm Crafternoon Storytime 3½-5yrs budget adoption, the resident tax rate could ing that “the need (for deterrence from asked Ms. Oporto. of their budget on instruction. In- only have been raised 1.61 percent over 3/12, 19, 26 10:30 am 3’s on Thursday Storytime with caregiver similar conduct) is paramount.” Judge Superintendent of Schools Marga- structional costs include salaries (not two years, stated Ms. Patterson. Daniel agreed, labeling it the single ret Dolan, Ed.D., said the staffing benefits), school supplies, instruc- The projected 2020 total municipal tax 3/16 7:00 pm Tween Craft Club—String Art 9-12 yrs revenue is $23,450,000. In comparison, most relevant aggravating or mitigat- issue is one she and Ms. Sullivan are tional materials, and anything that ing factor in the case. “Thank God (the “scouring personnel and how they are relates directly to student learning. 3/17 6:30 pm Evening LEGO Club 5+years the 2019 total municipal tax revenue was $23,415,367.99. The municipal difference situation) was defused,” Judge Daniel assigned” because they want to keep A tentative budget will be presented 3/21 1:00 pm Makers Day 4+years is $34,632.01, stated Ms. Patterson. said. “But the public was exposed to the class size as small as possible. Retir- for a vote at the Tuesday, March 10 In other business, the township com- threat of serious harm.” ing staff will also be considered, Ms. meeting. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, February 27, 2020 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 61st YEAR – ISSUE NO. 09-2020 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Illegal Puppy Mill Dismantled; More Than 130 Animals Rescued SCOTCH PLAINS — Investiga- dration, infection, ocular discharge, humane animal treatment subsection tors last week dismantled a Scotch and other conditions. Additional of the Prosecutor’s Office’s (UCPO) Plains puppy mill being illegally run charges are anticipated, and specific Special Prosecutions Unit, and the out of a private residence, resulting in information about the charges and Prosecutor’s Office and members of more than 130 animals being rescued related state Superior Court proceed- the UCPO Animal Cruelty Task Force and transferred to more than a dozen ings will be released as it becomes responded to the scene as well. local shelters, acting Union County available, once veterinary records are In all, investigators recovered a Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and received, authorities said. total of 132 animals, ranging in age Scotch Plains Police Chief Ted Conley Members of the Scotch Plains Po- from newborns to fully grown, breed- jointly announced last Wednesday. lice Department responded to the ing-age adults, including approxi- Ten fourth-degree criminal charges home on the corner of Terrill Road mately two dozen felines, with the and four disorderly persons offenses and Laurie Court on February 17, remainder being various breeds of have been filed against Dominick after receiving information that the dogs. The total also included 71 Chi- Ciabattari, 60, of Scotch Plains. All conditions inside were unsafe and huahuas, 18 Golden Retrievers, 17 of the charges are related to failure to unsanitary for humans and animals, Pomeranians, and three Pekingese. properly care for the animals, some according to Union County Assistant The preliminary investigation has of which were pregnant, along with Prosecutor Patricia Cronin, who is revealed that the pets were kept in others that have been diagnosed with prosecuting the case. Upon arrival, unsanitary conditions, many locked severe dental injuries, severe dehy- the officers contacted members of the in cages around the clock in a loud, stressful environment, with no out- door activity. There was no indicia of proper vetting or veterinary care or records, and evidence was recovered indicating that unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine was taking Ken Zierler for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times place on site. PANCAKES TO THE RESCUE...Community members enjoy a pancake breakfast in support of the Scotch Plains Rescue Squad on Sunday to help raise funds for the all-volunteer squad. The event featured all-you-can-eat pancakes, coffee, “We are so grateful for our investi- sausages, and a raffle with gifts and goodies donated by the community and area businesses. gative partners in the Scotch Plains Police Department, under the direction of Chief Conley, the compassionate and dedicated members of Residents Split on Proposal to our Animal Cruelty Task Force who joined us at the scene, and the 13 animal shelters and rescue organizations that took in the recovered pets, Install Lights at SPFHS Fields ensuring that they received access to By JENNIFER GLACKIN pre-determined path,” Superintendent During the discussion, Mr. Lucey proper care,” Acting Prosecutor Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Joan Mast, Ed.D., said, “You’re not said Ms. Saridaki estimated the entire Ruotolo said. SCOTCH PLAINS — The athletic wrong about that.” Later in the meet- lighting project would cost around According to New Jersey Associa- fields behind Scotch Plains-Fanwood ing, the board approved Potter Archi- $1.7 million and said the money to Photo Courtesy of Union County Prosecutor’s Office tion of Tax Boards online records, High School (SPFHS) could soon tects’ proposal for $135,255 to begin pay for the project would come from ILLEGAL PUPPY MILL SHUT DOWN...Investigators last week dismantled a Ciabattari has owned the property have stadium lighting. At the January work on the project. This includes the school budget. Efforts to confirm Scotch Plains puppy mill being illegally run out of a private residence, resulting since October 1999 and property taxes 30 and February 20 board of educa- planning and overseeing it to its con- this information with Ms. Saridaki in more than 130 animals being rescued and transferred to more than a dozen local are over $21,000 on the nearly acre tion meetings, Board Attorney Dou- clusion, according to Business Ad- went unanswered. shelters. lot that is located near Terrill Middle glas Silvestro said the project is still ministrator Deborah Saridaki. Throughout the year there would School. in the “very early planning stages of Residents in the surrounding neigh- be 150 to 200 games played between Members of the community inter- an idea” and explained that the board borhoods have voiced concerns about the four fields — baseball, softball, Man With Gun at Westfield ested in adopting any of the pets are is not bound to any project until it how the lights and added night-time soccer/lacrosse and football — and invited to contact the shelter nearest takes “final action to that effect” by activity factors such as noise from the the lights would remain on until 10 School Sentenced to 5 Yrs. to them: awarding a bid. crowds and public-address system, p.m. to accommodate late events, Traveling Paws in Cranford, Jer- When asked by Kevin McSherry, traffic, trash and parking would im- according to Mr. Lucey. WESTFIELD — A Delaware man the front seat of his vehicle. sey Pits Rescue in Garwood; All Star who lives on Carol Place near the pact their neighborhood and property Residents asked the board to re- who was found to be in possession of On approaching the car, police Pet Rescue in Linden; Brendan’s fields, at the February 20 meeting if values. The board’s field lighting com- consider the time, turning the lights a handgun, numerous rounds of am- found Wilkie holding a .45-caliber CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 the board was “working towards a mittee met February 21 with nearby off at 9 p.m. instead. At the January munition, and a folding knife outside handgun loaded with hollow-point residents to discuss these issues. 30 school-board meeting, Diane of a Westfield elementary school last bullets. Two additional loaded clips “There were quite a few angry Schweitzer of Old Farm Road, lo- year has been sentenced to five years of ammunition and a folding knife County Executive Budget neighbors,” said John Lucey of Carol cated behind the high-school fields, in state prison. were recovered from Wilkie’s per- Place, who spoke to The Scotch said, “At some point, we have to go to Thomas J. Wilkie, 46, of Bear, Del., son, and 130 rounds of ammunition Of $508 Mil. Released Plains-Fanwood Times about the bed.” must serve a minimum of 42 months were located in the vehicle’s trunk. community meeting. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 of that term before the possibility of Arriving officers were able to take By PAUL J. PEYTON the executive budget. The county also parole, under the terms set down by Wilkie into custody without incident, Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times garnered $971,195 in revenue from Union County State Superior Court and the school was temporarily placed COUNTY — Union County its countywide emergency medical Online-Only Bonus at goleader.com Judge William A. Daniel, according on lockdown as a precautionary mea- Manager Ed Oatman last Thursday services (EMS) program and antici- to a Union County’s Prosecutor’s Of- sure. presented an executive budget of pates $850,000 this year. Index fice press release. “The bravery and professionalism $508 million to the freeholder He said municipal grants will again Free Advertising Online Opportunities: The case began at approximately demonstrated by Officers Jeffrey board. The spending plan calls for be offered for the municipal infra- 3:55 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2019, Johnson and Michael Pollock of the $374.3 million to be raised in structure program, the library grant See www.goleader.com/free when the New Castle County Police Westfield Police Department was county property taxes, an increase program, the HEART (History, Edu- Department in Delaware notified the exemplary. Their quick thinking and of $6.97 million over last year’s cation, Arts Reaching Thousands), Sports -- Cougars Win District 14 Boys Rumble Past Raiders in UCT Westfield Police Department that a heroism deescalated a situation that budget. Last year’s adopted bud- and the Union County Means Green Mat Tourney, Blue Devils 2nd; Lady Hoops; Cougars Knock Off Crusaders man, later identified as Wilkie, was easily could have turned tragic,” said get was $490.2 million, with final community gardens program. Blue Devils Rap Dayton in UCT for in UCT Boys Basketball; Raiders Place en route to Tamaques Elementary Acting County Prosecutor Lyndsay spending listed at $509.75 million. On the revenue side, the proposed McKeon’s 100th Victory; Blue Devil 3rd, GL 5th at District 16 Mat Tourney. School and potentially armed. Ruotolo, who commended the The freeholder fiscal affairs com- budget includes $34.9 million in sur- Westfield patrol officers and detec- Westfield Police Department under mittee has scheduled meetings for plus, an increase of $9 million over tives promptly responded to the Police Chief Chris Battiloro’s leader- Wednesday, March 4, at 7 p.m., in the last year. Other anticipated revenues school, where they located Wilkie in CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Cranford Municipal Building coun- include $1.7 million from the county cil chambers, 8 Springfield Avenue; clerk’s office, $190,000 from the Thursday, March 12, at 6 p.m., in the surrogate’s office, $600,000 from the administrative building board room county sheriff, and $6 million in rev- at the Vocational-Technical Schools, enue from the county parks and recre- 1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, ation department. The county antici- and Wednesday, March 18, in the pates state aid of $3.5 million, almost Rahway City Hall council chambers, $400,000 over what was received for 1 City Hall Plaza. the 2019 budget. Another $500,000 In his budget message to the board, is coming from the Union County Mr. Oatman said the county has re- Utilities Authority, half of what was duced its workforce “by more than 60 in last year’s budget. full-time positions, saving the county In terms of appropriations, the bud- several million in tax dollars, includ- get includes $46.4 million in group ing the cost of benefits.” insurance for employees, down $1 He said the budget he presented million from last year; $20 million to the board “ensures the third year for the employee prescription plan, in a row of a 2-percent or less in- up $25 million from 2019; $950,000 crease.” for dental insurance, the same as last Ken Zierler for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times He noted that the 2020 budget funds year, and $325,000 for disability in- PUPPY MILL IN SCOTCH PLAINS...Investigators last week dismantled a the expansion of the county’s 911 surance, representing a $95,000 in- Scotch Plains puppy mill being illegally run out of a private residence on Laurie dispatch center, located on North crease. Court, pictured above. Avenue in Westfield, to provide ser- In pensions, $16.4 million is bud- vices to 14 municipalities, fire and geted for the Public Employees Re- emergency medical services aide, and tirement System, and $16.1 million PAGE INDEX 27 first-responder agencies. for the Police and Firemen’s Retire- Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 13 Jim Lowney/County of Union FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE...Daniel Sullivan, center, is commended on his 50 The county received $565,734 in ment Fund. Another $250,000 is in- Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-12 years of service to the Scotch Plains Rescue Squad by Union County Freeholder shared-services revenue for 911 dis- cluded in unemployment compensa- Police ...... 12 Real Estate .... 9, 11 Chairman Alexander Mirabella, left, and Freeholder Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded patch services in 2019 and antici- tion insurance, half of last year’s Community ... 5-7 Classifieds ..... 12 who presented him with a resolution acknowledging his service. pates $500,000 in 2020, according to amount. Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 14

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needs assessment, including 26 indi- among them Westfield, Scotch Plains, Ken Zierler for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times viduals who served on a steering com- Fanwood, Mountainside and ORGANIZING AN HISTORIC AFTERNOON...The Westfield 300 Committee, mittee. Another 446 persons re- Cranford. But Garwood, Kenilworth Westfield Historical Society and the Miller-Cory House Museum sponsored a Courtesy of Paul Grygiel sponded to surveys, while 300 people and Roselle Park are listed as “com- tasting and dining event in celebration of Westfield’s 300th Anniversary on LEADER IN VERMONT...Brian and Lucas Grygiel of Westfield hold up The were involved in 33 focus groups. munities with emerging needs.” Eliza- February 23 at 16 Prospect Wine Bar and Bistro. The event featured a special Westfield Leader at the top of Stowe Mountain Resort on Mount Mansfield, “We had a massive participation and beth, Hillside, Linden, Plainfield, presentation titled, “Wet Westfield…A Virtual Pub Crawl,” and authentic drinks Vermont’s highest peak. mobilization throughout the county,” Roselle, Rahway and Union are com- and food from the colonial days. Organizing the event, from left to right, are: said Tom Blatner of Janus Solutions, munities with significant issues fac- Arlene Soong, Meg Wastie and Robert Wendell. which completed the survey. ing their populations, including in- Scotch Plains Budget Set To The report, conducted by Janus come disparity, graduation rates, sub- Solutions, listed multiple groups of stance abuse, access to healthcare, Alternate Site Proposed people representing the “highest con- grandparents raising grandchildren, Be Unveiled Next Month cern.” They included families living foreign-born residents and unemploy- By FRED T. ROSSI bus commuters and a smaller retail in poverty, non-English-speaking in- ment. For 148-Foot Monopole Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times building. The plans will be reviewed dividuals, especially undocumented Ms. Harris said about 14 percent of By JENNIFER GLACKIN equivalent site to UCC in terms of SCOTCH PLAINS – It’s expected before the planning board holds a persons; senior citizens, the disabled, grandparents in the county are raising Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times radio frequency and gap coverage, to that the township council will intro- public hearing sometime in the com- special-needs children, those with grandchildren. In addition, she said CRANFORD — Architect Frank which Mr. Pierson said yes. As previ- duce the 2020 municipal budget next ing months. behavioral health issues, especially the large population of non-English- Colasurdo testified again and offered ously reported, the owners of Fairview month and then adopt the spending The council also approved an or- substance abuse; children in foster speaking individuals, many of whom an alternate site for the monopole did not wish to have a cell tower on plan later in April. dinance that will permit certain en- care for more than five years, the are undocumented, can find it “very proposed by Verizon Wireless at their property. At Tuesday’s council meeting, tities to store above-ground fuel highest of any county in the state, and hard to access services” because of Union County College (UCC) to The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Deputy Municipal Manager Mar- tanks to operate generators in an grandparents raising their grandchil- language barriers. Cranford’s Board of Adjustment Church reached out to the applicants garet Heisey said the council had emergency. And the governing body dren. Mr. Blatner said the report used Monday night. This new site, while following the February 10 meeting, held a “very productive” budget gave its approval to this year’s Se- “There are basic things that every- data from 90 different sources. He still on the UCC campus, would be expressing interest in a cell site. How- meeting on Saturday with various nior Citizen Housing Corp. budget. body needs to have a good job and a said Janus reached out to the commu- located further away from the nearest ever, Mr. Pierson said the church is township department heads to “fine- At the start of the meeting, Colo- decent life,” Mr. Blatner said, citing nities in the county, “to find out what residence on Princeton Road, but not tall enough to install a roof site tune” this year’s spending priori- nel Jeff Cantor, founder and chief strong family relationships and com- their needs are and they were able to closer to Fairview Cemetery and large enough to make an impact and ties. The governing body is still executive officer of the New Jersey munity connections, safety and fi- formulate findings and recommenda- Colby Lane. does not have sufficient acreage to expected to make adjustments to State Veterans Chamber of Com- nancial security, health and well be- tions.” This new alternative was presented accommodate a site like the one pro- what is currently set to be an aver- merce, presented the mayor with a ing, and learning and education. Janus recommends the county cre- to the board as an option, said appli- posed at UCC. age $12.35 average household in- certification designating Scotch The report stated that the median ate an up-to-date online resource di- cant attorney Greg Meese. If the board Resident Tom Ganley asked if it crease in the municipal portion of Plains as a Veterans Friendly Com- income in Union County is $77,000 rectory for social services as well as approves the application, the appli- was possible to put two smaller sites the property tax bill. munity — the first town to be so and that it costs $93,000 to raise a an action phone line for people to cants would build at whichever site on the roofs of larger structures, such The sewer utility rates are ex- named in Union County, Mr. Cantor family of four “to live comfortably,” call, along with organizing services the board thinks best, Mr. Meese said. as Holy Trinity and the UCC library. pected to remain at their current said. The township has committed, said Janus representative Gena Har- that are already available. According to Mr. Colasurdo, the Mr. Pierson said those two sites com- levels. Construction code fees are among other things, to setting aside ris. “Let me thank you for this road original proposed site was a 50-foot bined would leave holes in coverage, anticipated to rise this year due to 6 percent of municipal contracts for She said “housing was the number- map that we have,” Freeholder Chair- by 50-foot platform with a 148-foot but four or five roof-top sites might the various construction projects in veteran-owned businesses, hiring one issue” among participants in the man Al Mirabella told the Janus rep- monopole and was 229 feet away have a similar impact, but that “doesn’t the works, starting with the apart- more veterans and providing veter- needs assessment, including “access, resentatives. He said he hopes in the from the nearest residence. The alter- make sense.” ment and townhome development ans-only parking spots in town. affordability, and availability.” end the needs-assessment report will nate site is a 60-foot by 40-foot gravel Board member Dan Aschenbach at the former Bowcraft site on Route The council also recognized the Also, it was noted that nearly 4,000 “improve the lives of our residents.” space with a 143-foot monopole and said the applicant had to show a “rea- 22 and the planned redevelopment volunteers of the year who were calls to the state’s child abuse and Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski is 363 feet from the Princeton Road sonable and good effort to find a less of the Snuffy’s/Pantagis property recognized at December’s Mayor’s neglect hotline were received in 2018, added that, “the sources of our com- property. The new monopole will be obtrusive site” and he has not seen Park Avenue. The police depart- Gala dinner and announced the lo- with 4,521 investigations completed munity are the people and we just five feet shorter in length than the evidence of this. Mr. Aschenbach said, ment is seeking to add more officers cal recipients of funds that were on county families. need to make it easier for them to original site, but will still be the same “I have heard observations and noth- to the force and the fire department raised at that event, including the “Children placed outside of their connect to each other for what needs height in the air due to a higher land ing that’s concrete” in Mr. Pierson’s is requesting a new engine. local Municipal Alliance Commit- homes has been declining; however, to be done.” elevation at the alternate site. Photo- testimony about alternatives. Mr. In other business, Mayor tee, the Frazee House renovation graphic projections of the tower will Meese said Mr. Pierson went through Alexander Smith noted that the Lidl committee, the Shady Rest facility be presented by the planner at a sub- each suggested alternative site to iden- supermarket chain has filed its plans and Camp Clover. sequent meeting. tify why those sites are not suitable, with the planning board for devel- Puppy Mill Shut in Twn. Radio frequency expert Glenn which is far beyond what is deemed oping the Snuffy’s property into a See www.goleader.com CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Pierson also testified again, dismiss- necessary by the court. Mr. Meese supermarket, a park-and-ride lot for for more news. Meadows Rescue in Mountainside, will help rehabilitate and rehome the ing all alternative sites suggested by quoted a court decision in Mendham (908) 272-8555; Plainfield Area Hu- animals,” said Brian R. Hackett, di- the site acquisition expert, zoning Township which said, “zoning boards mane Society, (908) 754-0300; Best rector of state affairs for the New board and Union County Residents do not have carte blanche to reject an Friend Dog and Animal Adoption in Jersey chapter of The Humane Soci- United for radio frequency viability. application based on conjecture that Man With Gun at Westfield Scotch Plains; Castle of Dreams Ani- ety of the United States (HSUS), and Mr. Pierson said that none of the a possible alternative site is both suit- mal Rescue in Aberdeen, (732) 765- member of the Union County Ani- suggested sites are superior to the able and available.” 8378; A Pathway to Hope in mal Cruelty Task Force. “Through current site, as they would not fill as Board Vice-Chairwoman Christine School Sentenced to 5 Yrs. Hawthorne; St. Hubert’s Animal Wel- their exemplary efforts, the Union much of the coverage gap Verizon, T- Daly said, “When the board is asking fare Center in Madison; Montclair County Prosecutor’s Office has es- Mobile and AT&T need. One site at questions, we are not making any CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Township Animal Shelter in tablished itself as a role model for 151 Kenilworth Boulevard could be decisions up here. We are trying to get ship, as well as the work of Assistant sponding Westfield Police Depart- Montclair, (973) 744-8600; our state, in how to properly enforce an additional site to help the coverage the information in order to make the Prosecutors Theresa Hilton and ment officers by name for their “pro- Second Chance Pet Adoption our state’s strong anti-cruelty laws. gaps to the east that would exist after decision.” Nicole Siano, who prosecuted the fessionalism, restraint, and mercy” in League in Oak Ridge, (973) 208- Large-scale commercial breeding op- the UCC tower is built, but would not Testimony on this application was case. defusing a tense situation of his own 1054; Ramapo-Bergen Animal Ref- erations, such as the one in Scotch sufficiently cover the north and south to continue at board meetings on Late last year, Acting Prosecutor making. uge in Oakland, 201-337-5180, and Plains, pose myriad problems for gaps. Wednesday, February 26, after this Ruotolo denied Wilkie’s request for a “The defendant went to school with Rescue Ridge in Spring Lake, (732) animals, consumers, and our com- Resident Kevin Buckman asked if newspaper went to press, and on Graves waiver in the case; such fil- a gun…and there were children 546-8805; munities. Puppy mills generate pain Fairview Cemetery would be an Monday, March 2. ings are made by defendants seeking present,” said Assistant Prosecutor New Jersey revised and strength- and suffering for both consumers to avoid imposition of the state’s Siano, adding that “the need (for de- ened its animal cruelty prevention and animals alike in New Jersey, and mandatory minimum sentence for gun terrence from similar conduct) is para- protocols via a bill signed into law in around our nation.” offenses. He pleaded guilty last month, mount.” January 2018. The legislation man- Each police department through- Residents Split on Proposal resulting in Friday’s sentence. Judge Daniel agreed, labeling it the dated that every county prosecutor out Union County has an assigned During the sentencing hearing, single most relevant aggravating or establish an animal cruelty task force, humane law enforcement officer, but reading from a handwritten five-page mitigating factor in the case. “Thank to be responsible for animal welfare any police officer can respond to To Light SPFHS Fields note, Wilkie expressed remorse for God (the situation) was defused,” within the jurisdiction of the county, reports of animal cruelty. Anyone his actions, describing the incident as Judge Daniel said. “But the public along with overseeing enforcement who suspects that an incident or pat- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “unconscionable, frightening, and was exposed to the threat of serious of all applicable laws. tern of animal cruelty has taken place As for the parking concerns, Mr. There’s going to be more?” she asked. unacceptable.” Wilkie thanked re- harm.” The investigation initiated on Feb- or is taking place in asked to contact Lucey told The Times, Scotch Plains Not all the residents who live nearby ruary 17 marked the single largest their local police department and Police Chief Ted Conley said his de- are opposed to the lights. Matt Harmer, seizure of at-risk animals in Union relay as many details as possible, partment could put emergency “no- a local youth coach who lives next to WESTFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY EVENTS County since the new protocols went including the location, date, and time, parking” signs up during games or the high school, spoke at the January MARCH 2020 into effect, according to the and a description of the people and paint the curbs yellow. The streets are 30 meeting. He said, “You have thou- 550 East Broad Street, Westfield 908.789.4090 www.wmlnj.org prosecutor’s office. animals involved. not very wide and become one lane sands of young athletes and not Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:30 am-9:00 pm Fri & Sat 9:30 am-5:00 pm Sun 1-5:00 pm “The Humane Society of the Anyone who has information spe- when cars are parked on both sides, enough quality field time,” and spoke United States commends the Union cific to this ongoing investigation is said Mr. Lucey, making it difficult for about the SPFHS band members who PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS SEE WEBSITE FOR SIGN UP INFO County Prosecutor’s Office and the asked to contact Union County emergency vehicles to get through. also need field time and currently Scotch Plains Police Department for Prosecutor’s Office Sergeant Vito The neighbors recognize that the practice under parking lights until 3/4 7:00 pm Linda Ipanema—“Sounds of Mardi Gras” their recent work responding to a Colacitti at (908) 527-4723 or De- lights would be valuable for the stu- 9:30 p.m. puppy mill cruelty situation in the tective Alex Lopez at (908) 527- dents and the community, said Mr. At the same meeting, former Scotch 3/6 1:30 pm TGIF! The Founder—Story of Ray Kroc county. Their efficient and compas- 4933. Lucey, “but there is a right way and a Plains Councilwoman Colleen 3/7 1:00 pm Backyard Gardening with Karen Camden sionate response ensured that 130 For more information about New wrong way to do things.” He contin- Gialanella called lights on the school’s animals were brought to safety thanks Jersey’s animal cruelty laws and how ued, “we don’t need to ruin the neigh- athletic fields, “the one piece that is 3/11 7:00 pm Someone Must Wash the Dishes-Satire to collaboration with a network of they are applied, go online to https:// borhood to make this happen.” missing” to make the community bet- nearly a dozen animal shelters, which ucnj.org/prosecutor/animal-cruelty/. Other residents expressed similar ter. Other residents, including SPFHS 3/13 1:30 pm TGIF! The Red Baron—WWI Ace Fighter sentiments at the January 30 board junior and football team member Jack 3/14 2:00 pm Ken Lelen presents “Speak Easy Jazz” meeting. Manville and Booster Club President “Yes, it’s great for the athletes,” Matt Tibbals, also spoke in favor of 3/20 1:30 pm TGIF! Althea-one of first Black tennis pros said Ms. Schweitzer, but “it’s not the lights. Mr. Tibbals said the added being contained within the high games could provide an income boost 3/25 7:00 pm Cracked Walnuts perform “Celtic Voyage” school. It’s flowing over into our for the club, which could then help 3/27 1:30 pm TGIF! Classic Movie Week: “Radio Days” neighborhood.” A resident next to the families offset the cost of “pay-for- school’s path currently “picks up a play” sports. 3/28 2:00 pm Silvertones Flute Choir bag of beer cans every weekend,” As of press time, requests to the said Ms. Schweitzer. “What’s going board for more information were not 3/31 7:00 pm Electric Violinist Deni Bonet to happen when the lights are on? returned.

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN: CHECK WEBSITE FOR SIGN UP INFORMATION Fanwood Performance Series Set to CHECK WEBSITE FOR SIGN UP INFORMATION & ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS PARENTS/CAREGIVERS STAY WITH CHILDREN FOR MOST PROGRAMS Kick Off the 2020 Season 3/2, 16, 23, 30 10:00 am Yoga Storytime 2-5 yrs with caregiver FANWOOD — The Fanwood Arts approach to guitar playing with honest Council and Mayor Colleen Mahr are lyrics. His songs touch on everyday Ameri- 3/4 10:00 am Latin Moves 2-5 yrs with caregiver pleased to announce the eleventh season can life and its struggles. Mr. Collins will of the Fanwood Performance Series. The be followed by Matt Bednarsky, a Con- 3/6, 13, 20, 27 10:00 am Baby Playgroup 0-23 months with caregiver new season will begin on April 11, at 7 necticut-born, New York City-carved, p.m. at the Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Nashville-based singer/songwriter. His 3/7 2:00 pm Paws to Read-Beginning readers & WML dogs Center (the historic carriage house). The music blends pop/rock, folk, jazz and blues spring series will also include perfor- and is characterized by poignant, thought- 3/10, 17, 24, 31 10:30 am 2’s on Tuesday Storytime with caregiver mances on May 9, and June 13. The fall ful lyrics and soothing yet powerful vo- Photo Courtesy of the Township of Scotch Plains performances will land on September 12, cals. He has an expansive Internet pres- 3/10, 17, 24, 31 1:00 pm Crafternoon Storytime 3½-5yrs CENSUS 2020…The Township of Scotch Plains hosted a 2020 Census information October 10, and November 14. ence, with over 2.5 million views on session and Town Hall meeting on Thursday evening at St. John’s Baptist Church. The April 11 show will feature Patrick YouTube, and has released two full-length 3/12, 19, 26 10:30 am 3’s on Thursday Storytime with caregiver The event was organized by the Scotch Plains Census Complete Count Committee Collins, a Hudson Valley singer/ studio albums, “A Bigger Picture” (2014) and helped prepare residents in advance of receiving their census questionnaires songwriter. After growing up as a skate- and “Two” (2015). 3/16 7:00 pm Tween Craft Club—String Art 9-12 yrs in mid-to-late March. The information session and Town Hall meeting provided boarder, an ankle injury led him to follow The suggested donations for the Fan- 3/17 6:30 pm Evening LEGO Club 5+years residents with critical information about the importance of the 2020 Census. a lifelong interest in singing and playing wood Performing Arts Series are $15 Mayor Al Smith, pictured center, Councilman Roc White, to his right, and the guitar at the age of 24. With a home- ($10 for seniors and students), parking is 3/21 1:00 pm Makers Day 4+years Downtown Redevelopment Coordinator Tom Strowe, second from left, who is also grown approach and self-taught finger- free. For more visit, the township census coordinator, were among those who presented at the event. picking and blues style, he mixes a unique www.fanwoodperformanceseries.org. Page 2 Thursday, February 27, 2020 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Reps. Applaud Portal UCC Celebrates 500 Grads Bridge Moving Forward At Winter Commencement WASHINGTON, D.C. — has been long awaited, and the RAHWAY — Union County Associate in Arts degree in Congresswoman Bonnie Watson replacement of this bridge is sorely College celebrated more than 500 psychology and Patience Opaola, of Coleman (D-12th, Trenton), a member needed,” said Congresswoman graduates during its winter Linden, who completed her Associate of the House Committee on Watson Coleman. “Jobs, increased commencement ceremonies held at in Science degree in nursing, were Appropriations, joined with New Jersey safety, economic development — the Union County Performing Arts this year’s recipients. delegation members Congress members Gateway is the key to all of these for Center in Rahway. Union County “Commencement is the most including Tom Malinowski (D-7th, our state, and the broader region. College President Margaret revered day of the year at Union. We Somerville) in applauding new ratings We’ve already done the work of McMenamin presided over the gather to celebrate the success from the Department of Transportation ensuring there are funds available — ceremonies and welcomed the achieved by our newly-minted (DOT) for the Portal North Bridge this clearance from DOT unlocks the graduates. Union County College graduates, who exemplify the Project that, alongside funds Congress ability to get this project moving.” Board of Trustees Chairman Victor college’s mission of transforming our has previously appropriated, will finally “Since coming to Congress, I have Richel offered greetings on behalf of community, one student at a time,” allow the replacement of this critical had no higher priority than delivering the College’s Boards of Trustees and UCC President McMenamin said. piece of infrastructure. the Portal North Bridge for my Governors to the attendees. Among the dignitaries present at the The Portal Bridge is an important constituents,” Congressman At the 2:30 p.m. ceremony, ceremonies were Union County Board element of the Gateway project, which Malinowski said. “Relentless pressure Associate in Science degrees were of Chosen Freeholder Chairman will modernize and improve from Congress has produced a major conferred. The Associate in Arts, Alexander Mirabella and Freeholder transportation infrastructure for the win for New Jersey commuters and I Associate in Applied Science, and Sergio Granados. Members of Union region and the Northeast Corridor. look forward to seeing work started Certificates were awarded at the 6 County College’s Boards donned their “This is an incredible moment that soon.” p.m. ceremony. At each ceremony, regalia and participated in the William Dunscombe, Interim Dean ceremonies. Union County College of STEM (Science, Technology, Board of Trustees member, Union Carter Praises Grants to Engineering, Mathamatics) presented County College Board of Governors a graduate with the Abdallah-Thomas Vice-Chairman, and Union County Memorial Award. This award was College Foundation Chairman Boost Programs for Disabled created in 2015 to honor Ibtissam Lawrence Bashe, Union County Ahmed Abdallah and Marquest College Board of Trustees members TRENTON — Assemblywoman said. “I look forward to seeing these Thomas, graduates of the college who George A. Castro, II and Daryl Linda Carter (D-22nd, Plainfield) programs grow and thrive with died together in a tragic car accident Palmieri, and Student Trustee Kaitlyn applauded a serious of grants awarded support from these grants.” on November 23, 2011, shortly after Veliz were present. to several municipalities and one The grant awards were as follows: they were married. To be considered Union County College Board of county in the 22nd Legislative District Plainfield: $10,000 to provide for the award, a graduating student Governors members in attendance to support recreational services for swimming lessons for children with must have a 3.25 GPA or higher, have were Nancy Benz, Rafael Betancourt, children and adults with disabilities. autism; Fanwood: $10,000 to grow Pictured above: Broker Associate William Hanley, Manager of the Westfield participated in college life through Donna Herran, Francis Raudelunas, The grants were awarded to the teen social night program for Regional office stands next to Randy Lyn Ketive, CEO and co-owner of Prominent service in college activities and/or Allan Weisberg, and Hugh Welsh. Plainfield, Fanwood, Linden, individuals with disabilities; Linden: Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, and Sales Associate Marina Papavasiliou. sports, and have completed Union County College Foundation Rahway and Union County under $19,120 for recreational activities for community service. Luis Umana, of Board member Suzanne Covine was the Department of Community Linden’s disabled population; Springfield, who completed his also present. Affairs’ Recreational Opportunities Rahway: $20,000 to make the annual Prominent Properties Sotheby’s for Individuals with Disabilities Playtime in the Park program fully initiative. inclusive, and to hire special education “Community programs should be teachers for the program; and Union International Realty Recognizes accessible to all. These towns have County: $35,000 to expand the shown their commitment to building inclusive summer camp program to Westfield 2019 Top Producers inclusive communities by providing serve adults between the ages of 22 fun, family-friendly activities for and 36, and support inclusive social WESTFIELD — Prominent Many of the firm’s associates were people of all abilities,” Asw. Carter events. Properties Sotheby’s International also recipients of the prestigious New Realty, one of New Jersey’s leading Jersey Realtors® Circle of luxury real estate services, recognizes Excellence Sales Award® ranking the 2019 top producers in the Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Kean: $3 Mil. In Tax Hikes Westfield regional office while also In the Westfield regional office, recognizing the 2019 New Jersey associates Ivonne A. Nadal achieved Will Not Solve Fiscal Woes Realtors® Circle of Excellence Sales Silver level, and Ryan McGurl, Nanci Award® recipients. Echeverri, and Amber Linsky TRENTON — Senate Republican Governor Phil Murphy to raise taxes The associates were honored at the achieved Bronze level. Minority Leader Tom Kean Jr. (R- by $3 billion a year, prior to his firm’s 7th Annual Company Awards Prominent Properties Sotheby’s 21st, Westfield) last week rebuked scheduled Budget Address on reception held at the Teaneck Marriott International Realty ended 2019 with the idea that $3 billion in annual tax February 25, 2020. at Glenpointe on February 6, 2020, over 2,700 transactions and over $2 increases would solve New Jersey’s This comes at a time when more for their outstanding service and Billion in sales. In 2019, the firm also fiscal woes. residents moved out of New Jersey success. opened three additional locations in “Democrats believe that hiking our than any other state, according to a “Our Annual Company Meeting Jersey City, Weehawken, and HAPPY UCC GRADUATES...Union County College graduates smile for the Montville expanding their presence camera as they wait outside of the Union County Performing Arts Center for their taxes by $3 billion will fix New 2018 United Van Lines National gives us the opportunity to recognize commemcement ceremony to begin last week. Jersey’s problems, but that’s an Movers Study. and thank our Associates for their in Hudson and Morris County economic fallacy,” Senate Republican “New Jerseyans are moving out outstanding service and dedication respectively. Prominent Properties Minority Leader Tom Kean Jr. (R-21, because it’s simply too expensive to to our clients,” says Charles Oppler, Sotheby’s International Realty was Westfield) said. live, raise a family, and retire here,” 2020 NAR President-Elect, COO and also ranked 5th for Top Brokerage Deadline for Change Party “New Jersey’s property taxes and added Mr. Kean. “This is separating Co-Owner of Prominent Properties Firms in New Jersey by The REAL business taxes are already the highest grandparents from grandkids, forcing Sotheby’s International Realty. Trends 500 for 2019. in the nation, leading nearly half of extended families to use Skype and “We’re excited to end 2019 with over Prominent Properties Sotheby’s Affiliation is Wed., April 8 New Jerseyans to consider moving FaceTime as their primary form of 2,700 transactions and over $2 Billion International Realty is located at 200 COUNTY — The Union County to voters who are currently their families and work out of the communication. We need to take a in sales volume, and we wouldn’t be North Avenue East Westfield and can Board of Elections reminds voters unaffiliated. They may declare their Garden State. The Legislature must step back and evaluate our state where we are today without our be reached for additional information who plan to change their party party at the polls on June 2. reject policies like these that have spending so we can cut taxes for New incredible team.” at 908.654.6666. affiliation that they must do so by Unaffiliated voters who vote by never worked and focus our efforts Jersey families, not raise them.” Prominent Properties Sotheby’s ABOUT Prominent Properties Wednesday, April 8, in order to mail will have an opportunity to on making New Jersey more International Realty, a firm of over Sotheby’s International Realty: participate in their new party’s declare their affiliation when they affordable and competitive.” BUY, SELL, RENT, HIRE: 675 licensed real estate professionals, Marketing New Jersey Real Estate at Presidential Primary Election on receive their ballots. They receive a Mr. Kean said liberal interest groups awarded Top Producer Ryan McGurl the Highest Level, Prominent Tuesday, June 2. ballot for each party, and they return are making an effort to persuade goleader.com/form/classified from their Westfield regional office. Properties Sotheby’s International “Voters often do not realize that the only the ballot for which they Realty is an integral part of the New deadline to change their affiliation is declare. Jersey real estate landscape, with a set long before Primary Day,” Board For all Union County Board of dedicated team of over 675 licensed of Elections Administrator Nicole Elections information visit online at professionals and staff working out DiRado said. “If you plan to change ucnj.org/ucboe or call (908) 527- ACCIDENTS & of 15 offices throughout Northern parties ahead of the June 2, 2020 4123. and Central New Jersey. Regional Presidential Primary, please be aware Offices are located in Alpine, that party declaration changes must Passaic Water Quality Edgewater, Englewood Cliffs, be received by the Election Board by Franklin Lakes, Hoboken, Jersey April 8.” Topic for Sierra Club City, Montclair, Montville, Ms. DiRado reminded voters that CHATHAM — The New Jersey Ridgewood, Saddle River, Short they can call the Board of Elections at Sierra Club Loantaka Group will PERSONAL Hills, Summit, Tenafly, Weehawken, (908) 527-4123 to confirm their party present Daniel Van Abs, a Passaic and Westfield. affiliation. River Coalition trustee, at their next Prominent Properties Sotheby’s In the event a voter wishes to change meeting on Wednesday, March 11, International Realty is committed to their party, party declaration forms from 7:30 to 9 p.m. skillfully serving their clients and the can be mailed to them by calling He will talk about the progress and community, fostering a culture of (908) 527-4123, or downloaded from problems meeting surface water ethics, collegiality, community, and the state website. quality standards in the Passaic River INJURY LAW diversity; delivering exceptional Ms. DiRado also advised that basin. Water quality is important since results within the industry as a top- visitors to the New Jersey Motor many of us get our drinking water ranked, fully integrated New Jersey Vehicle Commission Office often may from the Passaic River. The meeting real estate services firm. For further inadvertently change their party will be held Wednesday, March 11, information visit: affiliation during their transition, and from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Library of The www.prominentproperties.com or may not have even noticed it. Chathams, 214 Main Street in CALL connect on social via Facebook: Calling the Election Board is the Chatham. https://www.facebook.com/. best way for voters ensure they are The meeting is open to the public. ready to vote for their party’s For more information, email Paid Bulletin Board presidential nominee. [email protected]. JON BRAMNICK goleader.com/form/bulletin The April 8 deadline does not apply Shine a Spotlight Bramnick Addresses Certified Civil Trial Lawyer on Your Business Rely $3 Bil. in New Taxes TRENTON — Assembly goleader.com/form/bulletin Republican Minority Leader Jon 908-322-7000 Bramnick (R-21st, Westfield) Fanwood Lib. To On Us responded to progressive advocates’ demands for $3 billion in new taxes at Present Program on a press conference in Trenton Monday. Jon M. Bramnick, Esq. Brian J. Trembley, Esq. to be He said Governor Phil Murphy has Kennedy Onassis adopted these groups, and his budget FANWOOD — The Fanwood John C. Rodriguez, Esq. Kelly A. Lynch, Esq. will reflect their “radical” proposals. Memorial Library presents “Jaqueline Gary J. Grabas, Esq. Susan E. Kinsella, Esq. “Once the election was over in Kennedy Onassis: Preservation and Your November, once the campaign ceased, Grace,” an American Legacy on Jonathan P. Arnold, Esq. Brent A. Bramnick, Esq. what you see is the reality of the Sunday, March 1 at 2 p.m. Actress Jill Patrick J. Mangan, Esq. Michael Noriega, Esq. Democratic control of this Legislature,” Lawrence from the American Trusted Mr. Bramnick said. “Causing more tax Historical Theatre brings the woman Jose Vilarino, Esq. Cristina Carreno, Esq. increases, more pain on working we now know as Jackie O’ to life by families, more concerns of the job interpreting her tireless efforts for the Richard M. Brockway, Esq. Robert C. Rowbotham, II., Esq. creators, and tomorrow (February 25) public good. By conveying Jacqueline Platform you will see this governor embrace all Kennedy’s personal and professional Carl A. Salisbury, Esq. Stephen A. Satkin, Esq. of those concepts.” struggles and victories, a poignant Gavin Handwerker, Esq. Wade Suthard, Esq. portrait of the First Lady, wife and Display Ad Creation Thank You for Your Support mother and activist vividly comes Stand-Alone Inserts goleader.com/form/subscribe alive. This program was made possible Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC Email Marketing by a grant from the New Jersey Website Banner Ads Council for the Humanities, a state 1827 East Second Street Advertising in partner of the National Endowment Promotional Bulletins for the Humanities. The grant was Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 The LEADER / TIMES made possible by the Friends of the Fanwood Library. For more www.jonbramnick.com 908-232-4407 Means PLUS BUSINESS information about this or other library [email protected] for YOU! programs, visit the library website at www.fanwoodlibrary.org. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 27, 2020 Page 3 DWC Board Announces Free Yoga, Wellness Class New Executive Director Offered At Masker’s Barn WESTFIELD — The Downtown Mackey and special improvement COUNTY — The Union County clothing appropriate for yoga and Westfield Corporation (DWC) district (SID) business owner Jerry Board of Chosen Freeholders is bring their own yoga mats. introduced new executive director Eicke. Also, SID property owner James presenting a free yoga, meditation Masker’s Barn is a restored, ADA Robert Zuckerman at its board Ward, Town Administrator James and emotional wellness program for accessible 19th century barn located meeting Monday night. Gildea, planning board member and women on Tuesday evening, March at 9 Cataract Hollow Road in the Mr. Zuckerman, who will start in resident Michael LaPlace and interim 10, at Masker’s Barn in the historic Deserted Village of Feltville, off his new post on Monday, March 23, DWC Acting Director Kathleen Miller Deserted Village of Feltville, located Glenside Avenue in the Berkeley has extensive experience in Prunty. Mr. LaPlace has also previously in the Watchung Reservation in Heights section of Union County’s downtown served as a DWC Berkeley Heights. Watchung Reservation. Drivers are organizations, executive The March 10 event is the latest in a advised not to box in other cars when Special director. series of women’s yoga and wellness parking at the site. Improvement Prior to sessions organized through the Union The Office on Women was created Districts and Main working in South County Office on Women. It is free in 2016 as the first county-based office Street programs. He Orange, Mr. and open to all women in Union County of its kind in New Jersey, connecting most recently Zuckerman age 16 years and older, from beginners women with services and programs headed the South served as EXPANDED HEALTH SERVICES BUILDING...Union County College held a to experienced practitioners. that enable them to reach their full Orange Village executive director ribbon-cutting ceremony in January to celebrate the expansion of the Health Pre-registration is required online potential at every stage of their lives, Center Alliance and of the Lower East Sciences Building at its Plainfield campus. Holding the big scissors are Dean of at ucnj.org/womans-yoga. and raising awareness of the many is currently Side Business Plainfield Campus and Allied Sciences, Dr. Victoria Ukachukwu, and UCC “In addition to fostering wellness, contributions that women make to president of Improvement President Margaret McMenamin. To her right is Union County College Board of the yoga series also provides an life in Union County. Downtown New District, Trustees member, Union County College Board of Governors Vice-Chairman, opportunity to connect with issues March is designated as Women’s Jersey, a state-wide Greenwich and Union County College Foundation Chair, Lawrence Bashe, and to his right that broadly impact women and girls,” History Month in the United States professional Village-Chelsea is Union County Freeholder Vice-Chairman Angel Estrada. Freeholder Chairman Alexander and is celebrated each year in Union organization that Chamber of Mirabella said. County with special programs and advocates for Commerce and For the March 10 event, attendees activities. Women’s History Month downtowns. the Gowanus UCC Unveils Expanded are requested to bring a donation of corresponds with International In making the Canal feminine hygiene products in support Women’s Day, recognized around the announcement, Conservancy in Health And Services Bld. of the organization Girls Helping world every year on March 8. DWC Chairwoman New York City. In Girls. Period. The donations will go For more details about the yoga Patricia Hanigan May 2019, he was PLAINFIELD — A ribbon-cutting high-quality education at an to help girls who struggle to afford series and other programs of the Office noted that Mr. Robert Zuckerman elected to the ceremony was held at on January 21 affordable cost to Union County hygiene products. on Women contact Jennifer Erdos, Zuckerman’s vast South Orange at Union County College’s Plainfield residents. Our goal is to provide The March 10 session will begin at cordinator, at [email protected] or visit experience, including business Board of Trustees, the township’s campus to celebrate the completion students with an education that leads 6 p.m. and is expected to conclude at online at ucnj.org/women. recruitment and serving on the Board governing body. of renovations of the Health Sciences to employment in careers that help approximately 9 p.m. It includes a of Governors for South Orange James Hart, past chair of the Greenwich Building, which is home to multiple support a family.” networking session, yoga and guided BUY, SELL, RENT, HIRE: Performing Arts Center, innovative Village-Chelsea Chamber, said “Bob’s in-demand health training programs. For more information about Union meditation. thinking and knowledge of municipal ability to deal gracefully and effectively Dean of the Plainfield Campus and County College, visit www.ucc.edu. Attendees should wear comfortable goleader.com/form/classified government made him a natural choice. with disparate and sometimes difficult Allied Sciences, Victoria Ukachukwu, “The DWC search committee spent situations is quite remarkable.” welcomed the guests to campus. UCC a great deal of time reviewing resumes Lauren Collins of the Gowanus Canal President Margaret McMenamin and interviewing candidates before Conservancy said Mr. Zuckerman has a spoke about how the state-of-the-art making this recommendation to the natural talent for building relationships facilities housed in the building are full board. We are very confident in and creating consensus in the most integral to providing UCC students our selection,” Ms. Hanigan said. challenging situations. with the high-quality education and The DWC search committee The DWC director became open training needed in today’s job market. included Ms. Hanigan, board following the resignation of longtime Union County Freeholder Vice- members Councilwoman Dawn director Sherry Cronin last summer. Chairman Angel Estrada was present for the ceremony, as well as Union Bramnick: New Jersey Needs County College Board of Trustees member, Board of Governors Vice- To Be Competitive Chairman, and Foundation Board Chairman Lawrence Bashe. Members TRENTON — Assembly taxpayers are the primary source of of the college’s faculty and staff were Republican Minority Leader Jon revenue,” continued Mr. Bramnick. also in attendance. Bramnick (R-21st, Westfield) is “They can’t afford to pay the debt, let The expansion of the building calling on Governor Phil Murphy to alone Murphy’s wish-list of priorities. includes new labs for the college’s look at where New Jersey stands in We need to cut taxes to be more paramedic emergency health science, tax rankings, business climate and competitive and direct the revenue we physical therapist assistant, and debt. He said the state is consistently have to bills we already owe instead of respiratory care programs. The among, if not the nation’s, worst in all new ideas. Or the next recession will renovation also provides a new three areas. be worse for New Jersey than the last.” conference room, additional Courtesy of Jim Lowney/County of Union “The income tax, sales tax, classrooms, and two computer labs VO-TECH MONTH...Union County Vocational-Technical School District Superintendent Gwendolyn Ryan, at left, and corporation business tax, utility taxes, Roselle Park’s Annual as well as a spacious atrium in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District students and faculty attended last Thursday’s Union County Freeholder health care taxes, taxes on services front of the building. meeting in recognition of February being National Career and Technical Education Month in Union County. Pictured with and so on. It is too much for the St. Patrick’s Day “This upgraded and expanded the students are Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella, second from left, Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski, far right, people we represent to afford,” Mr. ROSELLE PARK — The Borough and Freeholder Andrea Staten, second from right, who presented a resolution to Ms. Ryan and UCVTS students and faculty facility is exactly what our students on the February 2020 as National Career and Technical Education Month in Union County. Bramnick said. “Murphy needs to of Roselle Park will hold its annual St. need to receive state-of-the-art wake up and recognize the reality Patrick’s Day celebration on Saturday, training in the various health fields,” that our state is the worst in the nation March 7, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. President McMenamin said. “This is for affordability.” Starting at 3 p.m., Joe Carosalli’s just one more way in which we are New Jersey is also ranked in the Masterpiece Orchestras will perform achieving our mission of providing a worst fiscal condition in the nation by authentic Irish music and authentic Irish Truth in Accounting. The state has a food will be served during the event, $208.8-billion financial hole that can consisting of corned beef and cabbage, Write Whatever only be covered if each taxpayer pays boiled potatoes, carrots, Irish soda the government $65,100. The bread, and rye bread as well as dessert. You Want ... 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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 Encouraging Downtown Real Estate DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Diction Deception Members of: Oligarchy to Re-Invest Into Westfield Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Recently, I found myself defending political action committee, and exchange with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association Mayor Brindle during a discussion with the town’s financial capital for their own The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey another concerned citizen regarding the social capital. enough to discern this deception of Town of Westfield 2019 budget review Instead of encouraging our downtown diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West and the budget priorities for 2020. “I real estate oligarchy to re-invest into If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 thought we were voting for and getting Westfield by offering the market a more guess. If you get two – well-read Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 HBO,” she said. To which I replied, “that’s appropriate building height and permitted individual. If you get three – word expert. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at exactly what we got. Promises made, use limitation by adjusting the local zoning If you get all four – You must have a lot promises kept.” code, the Brindle administration is trying of free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Shelley Brindle’s former employer has to steer the Rialto saga toward a lose-lose All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. been described as a “hidebound outcome for both the town and the come from the board game Diction institution,” where “decisions are made property owner. Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman slowly and by consensus; longtime Instead of removing some unproductive Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER employees guard the network’s lucrative, assets from the balance sheet of our local 1. Zax – An instrument for trimming Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo award-winning status quo.” government, by selling the wasted vertical roofing slates COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION (Bloomberg.com). spaces above our northside public parking 2. Valise – A small suitcase Christina M. Hinke Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly To be fair, Mrs. Brindle was a senior lots to the many growth opportunities in 3. Phocine – Relating to seals EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS executive with her former employer, but the private sector, the current 4. Spreaghery – Cattle stealing was not in charge of, nor formally administration is currently talking about responsible for, leading a business culture bailing out the landlord oligarchy with RHEXIS SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe that missed out on growth opportunities taxpayer-funded parking garages in the 1. In medicine, the rupture of an organ One-year – $44 • Two-year – $84 • Three-year – $122 while talk-talk-talking themselves out of center of our struggling downtown. or vessel their own jobs. Mrs. Brindle has earned (Selling the vertical space, 15 to 75 feet 2. An early stage or beginning the opportunity for building her own above our northside parking lots, to the 3. A swift deerlike animal of southeast- business culture and to lead Westfield private sector for commercial or ern Africa New Legislation Represents Ways using her own vision, however it is also residential purposes solves a lot of 4. A mild form of smallpox fair to suggest Mrs. Brindle may have problems with our downtown. Too many LAMPADEDROMY brought the business culture and the near- benefits to fit in this letter. But, I’ll be 1. A large dolphin of the North Atlan- sighted vision of her former employer to back!) tic having few teeth Of Giving Back to Our Military her first public sector opportunity. Instead of building turf fields (with 2. A torch in honor of Prometheus Westfield should be further along in its lights of course) and our hockey rink 3. A catfish native to the River Nile recovery by now. The previous above a newly renovated two-tier transit 4. An electric eel While the debt we owe our active-duty military approval of the bill. “New orders may take them administration had already invested hard- facility at our south-side train station, SPOOR and our veterans transcends any monetary sum, we away, but this bill is an incentive for students to earned taxpayer money into identifying moving our sports culture closer to the 1. The tracks of a wild animal firmly believe we have a responsibility as a nation to attend college and start careers in the Garden State.” the issues standing in the way of our heartbeat of our local economy (I’ll be 2. To skin or scale, as with fish downtown’s success, as we sought to back!), the Brindle’s team is offering: 3. An organ stop producing a thin, support opportunities for them and their families He called the legislation “a way to thank them for pivot from an old economic model more surveys that enlighten us to the reedy sound during and after their service. This includes access to their service and welcome them home to New Jer- dependent on retail transaction toward a obvious, lighted turf fields to cover our 4. The trimmings of skins and hides, housing and health care, as well as employment and sey.” The newly-passed legislation broadens an ex- new model that embraces consumer existing green spaces that project used for making glue services and personal experiences. Nearly unwanted light and noise into our homes, MATANZA education options, among other channels for en- isting law permitting resident tuition rates for ser- three years have passed since the previous and giant hockey tent installations along 1. A slaughterhouse hancing their quality of life. vice members stationed in New Jersey and their administration began acting on ideas the edges of our neighborhoods. 2. An outside staircase Two pieces of New Jersey legislation, of which families, the release noted. recommended by the Mayor’s Downtown Instead of creating relief for the current 3. A concealed dungeon with a trap Task Force and their subsequent report. residents of Westfield, directing her door at the top State Senate Republican Minority Leader Tom The second bill sponsored by Sen. Kean, S-278, Unfortunately, after their big election economic vision toward liberty, and 4. A trap, snare Kean, Jr. (R-21st, Westfield) is the primary spon- provides options for military veterans to further victory, the Brindle administration chose promoting more tax-neutral options for sor, are aimed at advancing such goals. One was their education while serving their country. It to put action on hold for more consensus our residents, Mayor Brindle has published Letters to the Editor passed by Senate lawmakers earlier this month, cleared the Senate Budget and Appropriations building. The advice of the DTF was her checklist for spending money and a The Deadline is Monday 9 AM deleted from the town website. plan for increasing the population of for publication on the coming while the other appears solidly on track. Committee on February 13. Experienced public servants were moved Westfield by almost 20 percent. Thursday. The size limit is 200- The first bill, S-275, enables dependents of mili- “Going to school while serving is a difficult closer to the exit, toward the far end of The 2016-2017 Mayor’s Downtown 500 words. their own new and inclusive conversation, Task Force was a bipartisan effort that tary service members who attended three years of undertaking in itself, let alone trying to manage the or were literally cut out of the picture was explicit in its analysis of the problems high school in New Jersey to qualify for less-costly traditional college semester timeline around de- altogether. Now, with our surplus balance facing our local economy, and offered in-state tuition at public colleges or universities ployment dates and other military obligations,” appropriated exceeding our surplus implicit ideas for what the private sector All The News amount generated (Westfieldnj.gov), the could be doing for Westfield once regardless of where they are living at the time they Sen. Kean remarked in a February 13 release re- Brindle administration is just beginning government got out of the way. The effort enroll at these institutions of higher learning, ac- garding S-278. “Offering military members the to settle in, spending money on ceremony and the resulting public document were a cording to a February 10 release. Passed by the flexibility to register late for classes and refunds and celebration, while collaborating with blueprint for action. Elections do have more consultants on the future of consequences, however. After a decade Senate that day, the legislation has been received in for course tuition that conflicts with deployments Westfield. of not voting locally, Mayor Brindle the Assembly, where it has been referred to the is a small way to express our gratitude to those who Instead of executing from the blueprint reintroduced herself to Westfield by www.goleader.com Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee. There is have sacrificed so much to defend our country.” that called for removing government as replacing a culture of confident leadership an obstacle to private sector investment, and action for her own culture of an identical bill, A-2142, in the Assembly. We endorse both of these bills as paths for the rebuilding the Westfield brand, and consensus building and talking. Westfield “When military obligations cause families to relo- dependents of U.S. military personnel to retain their growing our surplus so Westfield can got exactly what we voted for; a growth cate to New Jersey, they become part of the commu- ties to New Jersey and to ease the challenges service participate in the RVL-Gateway impairing administration talk-talk-talking conversation from a position of strength Westfield down a path toward the near- nity, going to school, playing on teams, working in members face when juggling college courses and that is only earned with adequate financial sighted limits of their Westfield 2020 local businesses and making lifelong friendships,” military duty. These measures are means to give capital, the Brindle administration chose vision. said Sen. Kean in the release announcing Senate back for all they have given on our behalf. to: make local government the solution, Edward Stellingwerf outsource community investment to their Westfield Surplus Should be Used Further Resident Concerned Over Issues Noted With Union County Freeholders I attend the Union County kind of obeisance payment, which makes To Produce Flat County Tax freeholder meetings as a resident on a this even more interesting when it is found regular basis. Also in regular that Coughlin’s law firm donated in the The Union County Freeholders’ fiscal affairs com- incinerator, Convanta, is down to $500,000 in the attendance is reporter/editor Mr. last four years $26,000 to the freeholders, mittee will begin meetings on the 2020 county bud- 2020 spending plan. Peyton of The Westfield Leader and Senator Scutari’s (who is the county SHERIFF’S SALE get next week. County Manager Ed Oatman has Westfielders pay the most in county taxes at over he reports on many of the county Democrat party boss), and one or two SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-20000355 items but doesn’t cover them all. If he local cronies political campaigns. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY submitted an executive budget of $508 million, of $40 million followed by Summit, which pays $37 CHANCERY DIVISION did, it would probably take up all the I find this intricate web to be a UNION COUNTY which $374.3 million is to be raised in county million, according to last year’s numbers. Cranford DOCKET NO. F-024001-18 pages of his paper. I am writing on conflict. Our county manager Plaintiff: M&T BANK property taxes, representing an increase of $6.97 pays $23.6 million, and Scotch Plains $22 million. some items from the recent meetings responded that there is no problem. VS. Defendant: PRAKASH V. N. RAO AKA million over last year’s budget. In addition, the 21 towns in Union County pay close that I consider concerning. But when I asked to have County PRAKASH N. RAO AND BHAVANI P. RAO AND BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AND SUNNOVA As we have stated in past years, while county to $11 million in open space taxes, of which Westfield In a November 15, 2019 article Counsel (Robert) Barry actually give ASSET PORTFOLIO 4 LLC, AND UNITED from the govtech.com digital a true legal opinion on the conflict, I STATES OF AMERICA increases have not been as great as they had been in paid $1.2 million in 2019 and Summit $1.1 million. Sale Date: 03/11/2020 magazine, it was mentioned that Union again was met with stony silence. Writ of Execution: 01/03/2020 years past, we believe the county is in a position to Cranford paid over $703,000 and Scotch Plains over By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution County government experienced a This causes concern of possible to me directed I shall expose for sale by public deliver a flat tax, while still maintaining a healthy $655,000. cyberattack over the course of two inappropriate actions going on here vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- surplus. The county surplus at the end of 2018 had Taxes in last year’s adopted budget accounted for days and was responded to soon in Union County and reaching up into beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- reached $103.3 million, of which $25 million was 73 percent of the total revenues, a percentage that afterward. Back then to that media, a the State Legislature level. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash county spokeswoman said it only A final concern I brought up twice is or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. included in the revenue side of the 2019 budget to should, in our view, be much lower, as the county has The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred affected some emails. This year, that the freeholders may be breaking Seventy-One Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Five offset tax increases. The county surplus had jumped numerous other sources of revenue. and 51/100*** $471,955.51. searching the county website for any the “Sunshine laws” AKA “the open The property to be sold is located in the Town- from $90.9 million as of January 1, 2018 and from A positive is that the county sold off Runnells, press releases that revealed or public meeting act” of NJSA 10:4-6 ship of Scotch Plains in the County of Union, and State of New Jersey. $65.9 million a year earlier. County surplus was $31 which was a financial drain of millions of dollars finalized this assuring the public that thru 21 when they hold their agenda Commonly known as 6 Breezy Court Scotch Plains Township, New Jersey 07076 with a mail- million as of December 31, 2014, which is the month each year on the county. In its place, the county has security was preserved, I found setting meetings and do not allow the ing address of 6 Breezy Court, Scotch Plains, nothing. I inquired in two separate public to participate thru a comment New Jersey 07076. the county sold Runnells Specialized Hospital for expanded its 911 emergency dispatch service with Tax Lot No. 4 in Block No. 15202. freeholder meetings for the portion. I stated verse seven, eight, 12 Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 139.53 $26 million. At the end of 2015 the surplus was over agreements with municipalities as well as its county- feet by 107.96 feet. freeholders to give a final rundown of where they meet to “discuss... public Nearest Cross Street: Autumn Drive. $55 million. wide emergency medical services. The dispatch the cyberattack on their county business.” Here County Counsel Barry Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Ninety-Three Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Eight and 63/ This year’s executive budget includes $35 million center brought in $565,000 last year, with $971,195 servers. However, my query was met did weigh in saying it’s a caucus so no 100*** $493,238.63 together with lawful interest and costs. from surplus on the revenue side of the budget. generated in revenue from EMS. both times with stony silence, no denial need for comment portion. But I Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- at all, nor even “an ongoing disagreed that verse seven only notes tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and It also is interesting that the Union County Utili- We hope the freeholders knock the tax levy down expenses, there remains any surplus money, the investigation” quote. “partisan caucus,” that is, if by money will be deposited into the Superior Court ties Authority, which had been putting $2 million in significantly over the next month, as too many New Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Since we all know from newscasts of coincidence a quorum of board or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to the revenue side of the budget per its agreement with Jerseyans are leaving the state due to the high rate of major breeches elsewheres, this holds members of a single political party get Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for the operator of the county’s solid-waste-to-energy property taxes. grave concern. The cyberattack just together, for example, at a an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale could have compromised their housewarming party. There was no will have information regarding the surplus, if databases, emails and information on further rebuttal from county counsel. any. There is a full legal description on file in the us residents of Union County over those This statute is rather convoluted but Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this two days and they may be frantically needs further review for possible sale for any length of time without further adver- trying to do damage control behind correction of the perceived impropriety tisement. Peter Corvelli closed doors. If not, they certainly would of the freeholders actions. Sheriff Attorney: have reiterated same from last This year, not even two months into KML LAW GROUP, P.C. November. Are they hiding something? Freeholder Chairman Mirabella’s 216 HADDON AVENUE SUITE 406 A second item that I had brought up tenure (who is also double dipping in WESTMONT NEW JERSEY 08108 (215) 627-1322 in two meetings was about three a patronage job as Scotch Plains 4 T - 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 resolutions totaling $35,000 in township manager) the residents of & 03/05/20 Fee: $167.28 taxpayer dollars, that they are paying the county are already being subjected Union County Freeholders New Jersey Assembly Majority to possible ignorance, improprieties, Elizabeth, New Jersey Leader Coughlin’s law firm. The state non-transparency and illegalities. (908) 527-4200 Legislature is, of course, the next level Makes one also wonder what they are Ed Oatman, Mgr., [email protected] above the county government and as doing with the half-billion dollars of Alex Mirabella noted Coughlin and the Legislature our tax money in the county budget amirabella@ucnj,org basically preside over the laws, that they just introduced. Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. regulations and policies of the county. (908) 527-4419 Bruce Paterson [email protected] To me, this may appear to be some Garwood

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 27, 2020 Page 5 Temple Sha’arey Shalom Cranford Public Library To Hold Tricky Tray To Host Youth Programs SPRINGFIELD — Temple Among the prizes will be baskets CRANFORD — The Cranford invited to come to the library for a Sha’arey Shalom will hold a Tricky filled with gift cards to many stores, Public Library has announced two fun series called Unquiet Library, Tray fundraiser on Thursday, March restaurants and salons; toys; kitchen programs for young people that will which meets on Wednesday 26. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and tickets and bath items, and cash. Bigger items take place at the library beginning afternoons this spring. Participants will be called at 7 p.m. Space is limited will include a large Samsung smart in March. will press their own buttons, create and tables are filling quickly. TV, bicycle, jewelry, concert tickets, Independent readers are invited robots, play with a green screen, Interested persons are invited to autographed sports memorabilia, a to hone their skills by reading to and much more. The series will be reserve a space or a table (eight to 10 date with Michael Feinstein and more. therapy dogs at the library’s “Paws offered on March 11, March 25, people). Entry is $18 per person, which For reservations, call or email for Reading” program. Certified April 8 and April 22, from 4 to 5 includes a free sheet of regular tickets, Roberta at (908) 561-4841/ therapy dogs will visit on Tuesdays, p.m. dessert and coffee/tea. Attendees may [email protected] and send in March 10, April 14 and May 12, The Cranford Public Library is bring their own food and drinks. payment to Temple Sha’arey Shalom, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration located at 224 Walnut Avenue, Attention: Roberta, 78 So. Springfield is required and begins two weeks Cranford. For program reservations, Library to Present Avenue, Springfield, N.J. 07081. before each program. To reserve a call (908) 709-7272. Information Participants also can reserve their spot, call or stop by the library. on library programs also is available Talk on Will Eisner space/table with a credit card by Students in grades 4 to 6 are at cranfordlibrary.org. FANWOOD — In conjunction with calling the temple office at (973) 379- Will Eisner Studios and in celebration 5387 with their credit card information PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE of Will Eisner Week, the Fanwood and asking for Edie or Cindy. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Memorial Library will host “An The temple additionally is still UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY to be received from the New Jersey De- FEELIN THE BERN partment of Environmental Protection, (b) Introduction to Will Eisner,” collecting items for the baskets. BOND ORDINANCE $80,000 expected to be received from a presented by Brian Isaacs, publisher Anyone wishing to provide items for STATEMENTS AND SUMMARIES Union County Kids Recreation Grant, (c) PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE of the comic news and review website the event is asked to call Roberta. THE BOND ORDINANCE PUBLISHED $40,000 expected to be received as a TOWN OF WESTFIELD HEREWITH HAS BEEN FINALLY grant from [Union County] and (d) $40,000 Fanboy Factor. It will take place next Items may be dropped off at the temple. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- received from the Borough’s Recreation Thursday, March 5, at 7 p.m. This WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY ADOPTED ON FEBRUARY 18, 2020 AND SOLVED: THE 20-DAY PERIOD OF LIMITATION Trust Fund. In addition, a supplemental PUBLIC NOTICE GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2160 presentation will discuss Eisner’s life, SECTION I. Article 6, Construction Per- WITHIN WHICH A SUIT, ACTION OR appropriation for the Improvements in the work and cultural significance. TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD AN ORDINANCE AMENDING mits, Zoning Approvals and Certificates of PROCEEDING QUESTIONING THE VA- amount of $71,250 was made pursuant to Will Eisner was an artist and writer PLANNING BOARD THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF Occupancy, of Part III, Land Use Regula- LIDITY OF SUCH ORDINANCE CAN BE a previously adopted bond ordinance of WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY, tions, of the Town of Westfield, shall be COMMENCED, AS PROVIDED IN THE the Borough. No down payment is re- and one of the first cartoonists to TAKE NOTICE that on the 19th of Feb- and is hereby amended to add a new quired by the Local Bond Law of the State ruary the Planning Board of the Township IN ORDER TO REQUIRE NO- LOCAL BOND LAW, HAS BEGUN TO work in the comic book industry. He TIFICATION TO THE DOWN- subsection 6.03, as follows: RUN FROM THE DATE OF THE FIRST of New Jersey, constituting Chapter 2 of is considered the father of the graphic of Cranford, in the County of Union took the 6.03 Rules applicable to the Special Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes, as following actions: TOWN WESTFIELD CORPO- PUBLICATION OF THIS STATEMENT. RATION OF BUILDING PER- Improvement District. COLLEEN HUEHN amended and supplemented (the “Local novel and his work remains influential Upon receipt of any building permit ap- Bond Law”) as the purpose authorized today. Will Eisner Week is held 1. The March 4, 2020 Planning Board MIT AND DEVELOPMENT ACTING BOROUGH CLERK meeting has been CANCELLED. APPLICATIONS plication or development application pur- herein is in connection with improvements annually from March 1 to March 7 suant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq., the ORDINANCE 20-01-S funded by a State grant in the amount of 2. Appointed Maser Consulting as the WHEREAS, the Town of Westfield has and celebrates comics, graphic novel construction official or the zoning official, BOND ORDINANCE AMEND- $151,250 from the New Jersey Depart- Planning Board Engineer for the year 2020. adopted a special improvement district as the case may be, shall forward a copy of ING BOND ORDINANCE NUM- ment of Environmental Protection - Green literacy and free speech. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:56-65, et seq.; and 3. Appointed Maser Consulting to pre- such application to the Downtown Westfield BER 17-12-S FINALLY Acres as permitted under N.J.S.A. 40A:2- The Fanwood Memorial Library is WHEREAS, at the time of the adoption pare a study on whether certain properties Corporation. ADOPTED BY THE BOR- 11c.” of the special improvement district, the located at 5 Forest Road. on North Avenue should be designated as SECTION II. The other provisions and OUGH COUNCIL OF THE (b) The Ordinance is hereby further Town created a district management cor- a condemnation area in need of redevel- cross-references of Article 6 shall be re- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, amended by deleting the reference of poration known as the “Downtown PUBLIC NOTICE opment. numbered accordingly as a consequence NEW JERSEY ON AUGUST 7, $505,000 for the appropriation and esti- Westfield Corporation” (the “DWC”); and of the addition of this new Section 6.03. 2017 mated cost and substituting in lieu therefor NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Kathy Lenahan WHEREAS, the DWC was authorized to SECTION III. If any section, provision, $585,000. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Board Administrator exercise all powers necessary and requi- or part of provision of this Ordinance shall BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH Section 3. The capital budget of the THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD 1 T - 02/27/20, The Leader Fee: $18.36 site to effectuate the purposes of the spe- be held to be unenforceable or invalid by COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF Borough is hereby amended to conform RESOLUTION 20-02-58 cial improvement district under State law any court, such holding shall not affect the FANWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, with the provisions of this ordinance to the AMENDING 20-01-31 PUBLIC NOTICE and by ordinance; and validity of this Ordinance, or any part NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of extent of any inconsistency herewith. The CONTRACTOR: Cologna Productions, WHEREAS, one of the overriding pur- thereof, other than the part so held unen- all the members thereof affirmatively con- resolutions in the form promulgated by the BOROUGH OF FANWOOD poses of a special improvement district is forceable or invalid. curring), AS FOLLOWS: Local Finance Board showing full detail of 119 Ayerigg Avenue, Passaic, New Jer- UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY sey, TV Production & Videographer to improve the community’s quality of life SECTION IV. This Ordinance shall take Section 1. The Bond Ordinance of the the amended capital budget and capital NATURE OF SERVICE: Services BOND ORDINANCE by increasing the economic, physical, so- effect after passage and publication in the Borough Council of the Borough of program as approved by the Director of the DURATION: For a period not to exceed STATEMENTS AND SUMMARIES cial, and civic value of the district; attract- manner provided by law. Fanwood, in the County of Union, New Division of Local Government Services is ing people to shop and enjoy themselves; Jersey (the “Borough”) entitled “Bond Or- on file with the Clerk and is available there December 31, 2020 ORDINANCE 20-04-S NOTICE FEE: $42,200 attract residents and non-residents alike dinance Providing An Appropriation Of for public inspection. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZ- to partake in a traditional downtown shop- The foregoing ordinance was introduced $505,000 For Improvements to Forest Section 4. This Section 4 constitutes a A copy of this resolution and Contract ING SPECIAL EMERGENCY ping experience; and ultimately increase at a Regular Meeting of the Town Council Road Park In And By The Borough Of declaration of official intent under Trea- relating to the services are on file and APPROPRIATION PURSU- property values to residents throughout of the Town of Westfield held on February Fanwood In The County Of Union, New sury Regulation Section 1.150-2. The Bor- available for public inspection in the office ANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-53 the Town; and 25, 2020 and was read for the first time. Jersey And, Authorizing The Issuance Of ough reasonably expects to pay expendi- of the Acting Borough Clerk. FOR SEVERANCE LIABILI- WHEREAS, the Mayor and Town Coun- This ordinance will be further considered $273,750 Bonds Or Notes Of The Borough tures with respect to the Improvements Colleen Huehn, TIES RESULTING FROM AC- cil have determined that one way to ensure for final passage by said Town Council at For Financing Part Of The Appropriation” prior to the date that the Borough incurs Acting Borough Clerk CRUED LEAVE IN CONNEC- that businesses within the special improve- the Westfield Municipal Building, Council finally adopted on August 7, 2017 (the debt obligations under this Bond Ordi- 1 T - 02/27/20, The Times Fee: $17.85 TION WITH THE RETIRE- ment district can prosper is to make the Chambers, 425 East Broad Street, “Ordinance”) is hereby incorporated by nance. The Borough reasonably expects MENT OF EMPLOYEES. processes of obtaining construction per- Westfield, New Jersey 07090 at a meeting reference in its entirety. to reimburse such expenditures with the PUBLIC NOTICE mits and zoning approvals as smooth, beginning at 8:00 PM on March 10, 2020 Section 2. (a) Section 1 of the Ordinance proceeds of debt to be incurred by the BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body efficient and uncomplicated as possible; or at any time and place to which such is hereby amended in its entirety as fol- Borough under this Bond Ordinance. The TOWN OF WESTFIELD of the Borough of Fanwood, in the County WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY and meeting may be adjourned. All persons lows: maximum principal amount of debt ex- of Union, New Jersey that in accordance WHEREAS, the DWC can play an im- interested will be given the opportunity to “The improvement described in Section pected to be issued for payment of the GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2158 with N.J.S.A. 40A:4-53: portant role to advocate for businesses be heard concerning such ordinance. Cop- 3 of this Bond Ordinance (the “Improve- costs of the Improvements is $273,750. 1. The sum of $90,000 is hereby appro- within the special improvement district, ies of this ordinance are available at the ment”) is hereby authorized to be under- Section 5. All other provisions of the AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND priated for severance liabilities resulting THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF and to navigate the construction permit- Office of the Town Clerk, Westfield Munici- taken by the Borough of Fanwood, in the Ordinance shall remain unchanged. from accrued leave resulting from the re- ting and zoning approval processes, but pal Building, 425 East Broad Street, County of Union, New Jersey (the “Bor- Section 6. This amendatory bond ordi- WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 13, tirement of employees, and shall be MOTOR VEHICLES AND there is no current requirement that the Westfield, New Jersey 07090. ough”) as a general improvement. For the nance shall take effect twenty days after deemed a special emergency appropria- DWC be made aware of construction per- Tara Rowley, RMC said Improvement there is hereby appro- the first publication thereof after final adop- TRAFFIC (LEFT TURN PRO- tion as defined and provided for in N.J.S.A. HIBITIONS, STOP INTERSEC- mit and zoning approval applications within Town Clerk priated the amount of $585,000, such sum tion as provided by Local Bond Law. 40A:4-53. the special improvement district; 1 T - 02/27/20, The Leader Fee: $88.74 includes the sum of (a) $151,250 expected 1 T - 02/27/20, The Times Fee: $97.92 TIONS, PARKING PROHIBI- 2. The authorization to finance the ap- TIONS AND HANDICAPPED propriation shall be provided for in suc- PUBLIC NOTICE PARKING SPACE) ceeding annual budgets by the inclusion of NOTICE at least 1/5 of the amount authorized pur- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD suant to this act (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-55). UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Notice is hereby given that the foregoing 3. This ordinance shall take effect as ORDINANCE 20-02-R ordinance was approved for final adoption provided by law. by the Town Council of the Town of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BOROUGH STATEMENT Westfield at a Regular Meeting held on OF FANWOOD ORDINANCE 20-02-R February 25, 2020. THE BOND ORDINANCE PUBLISHED “AN ORDINANCE OF THE Tara Rowley, RMC HEREWITH 20-04-S HAS BEEN FINALLY BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, Town Clerk ADOPTED ON FEBRUARY 18, 2020 AND COUNTY OF UNION, AND 1 T - 02/27/20, The Leader Fee: $20.40 THE 20-DAY PERIOD OF LIMITATION STATE OF NEW JERSEY ES- WITHIN WHICH A SUIT, ACTION OR TABLISHING WHEN DIRECT PUBLIC NOTICE PROCEEDING QUESTIONING THE VA- DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED” TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD LIDITY OF SUCH ORDINANCE CAN BE OFFICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK COMMENCED, AS PROVIDED IN THE WAS PASSED AND ADOPTED ON 8 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE LOCAL BOND LAW, HAS BEGUN TO SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY 07016 RUN FROM THE DATE OF THE FIRST REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR PHONE 908-709-7210 PUBLICATION OF THIS STATEMENT. AND COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 18, 2020. FAX 908-276-4859 Colleen Huehn, Colleen Huehn, EMAIL [email protected] Acting Borough Clerk Acting Borough Clerk 1 T - 02/27/20, The Times Fee: $41.82 1 T - 02/27/20, The Times Fee: $17.85 NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS FOR CUSTO- DIAL SERVICES FOR MUNICI- PAL BUILDINGS The Township of Cranford is soliciting Westfield Pediatric proposals through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq. Dental Group Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Township Clerk of the Township of Cranford, County of Union, State of New Jersey, at the Municipal Build- Celebrates Children’s ing, located at 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey 07016 on Thursday, March 12th, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., or as soon Dental Health Month thereafter as the matter may be heard, and publicly opened with the contents of same publicly announced for: CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS Bid packages may be obtained at the Township Clerk’s Office, (908) 709-7210, during regular business hours, 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, ex- cluding holidays, or by downloading the documents on the Township’s website: https://www.cranfordnj.org/bids. Registra- tion on the Township’s website is required. 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She was 99 years old She was an incredible pie baker, Rahway, N.J., on March 21, 1946. personal computers in the 1970s and most likely disappointed she and also made a mean lasagna. An Mother, Grandmother and Sister He grew up on Newton Street, before they were commonplace. And didn’t make it to 100. She moved to ardent sports fan (with somewhat playing games and any student of his would Westfield in 1954 and mixed allegiances), she Dorothy E. Smith (Galli), 88, of Church of Westfield, and enjoyed romping through the remember his perfect lived for nearly 60 years followed her beloved Westfield, N.J., passed away on attending the Community Players and woods with his cousins hand-drawn circles. in her Boulevard home. New York Yankees, Monday, February 17, 2020. The Metropolitan Opera. along the Rahway River. On Sunday, February 23, Born in 1920 in Kansas Giants, Jets, Rangers A Memorial service Dorothy is Rich left a lasting 2020, Rich peacefully City, Missouri, Peggy and New Jersey’s own will be held at the First predeceased by her legacy on the community passed away at home was the only child of Devils. We are glad that Congregational Church, husband, Robert J. and those whom he loved. surrounded by his loving Nellie Baird and George her final Super Bowl 125 Elmer Street, Smith, of 62 years. First, and chiefly, he was wife, Claudia, and three Bailey Shaw. She grew featured a win by the Westfield, N.J., on Surviving are her two a loving husband, dad, sons. Rich is survived by up there, graduating from Kansas City Chiefs. Sunday, March 8, 2020, children, Robert Smith grandpa, uncle, and his beloved wife of 50 years, Central High School and She is survived by sons at 2 p.m. and his wife, Pamela, of friend. His deep faith in Claudia, and his three sons attending Kansas City Brian of Jefferson City, She was born to the Novato, Calif., and Laura God and devotion to and their wives, Rick and Junior College. Peggy Mo., Sandy and Mike of late Rebello and Lena Scaturo and her husband, family were his core. Jamie, John and Joyce, and met her husband, Dick Westfield, and daughters May Galli on November Chuck, of Cranford, N.J. Rich found joy in the Adam and Nancy. Rich was Langford, on a blind date Abby of Westfield and 1, 1931. Dorothy Also surviving are six simpler things in life. Rich also a proud grandpa to on Halloween in 1948, Kathy and son-in-law, received a Bachelor of grandchildren, Griffin, was happiest when he was eight amazing and they married seven Peggy Shaw Langford Doug Shaw, of Arts in Political Science Bennett, Macallan, Brett, at the dinner table with Richard Andreski, Sr. grandchildren, Rose, months later on June 4, Carversville, Pa. She is from Brown University Greg and Hannah. his family. He was Benjamin, William, Lucie, 1949. They had been married for 53 beloved and already greatly missed in 1953. She married In lieu of flowers, the incredibly talented at home Ford, Joseph, Madeline and Stella. years when Dick died in 2002. by her grandchildren, Max Langford Robert J. Smith in 1954, Dorothy E. Smith family is requesting that improvement projects or car repairs, Rich was predeceased by his Peggy’s first job was as a Fred of Edmond, Okla., Zac Shaw of Los and they lived together donations be made out preferring to work on a challenging parents, Joseph Vincent Andreski and Harvey Girl at Kansas City Union Angeles, Calif., Alexandra and in Westfield, N.J. After graduating to: Atlantic Home Care & Hospice, project rather than take a vacation. Josephine (Pluta) Andreski. Station. She later joined Braniff Hannah Shaw of Brooklyn, N.Y., from Brown University, she served 465 South Street, Morristown, N.J. Neighbors often sought his advice The Andreski Family will welcome Airlines, where she rose to head Kathy Deeken and Cindy McGrail of many years as a Social Worker for 07960. and expertise. friends and family at Memorial reservationist at their Kansas City Jefferson City, Mo., as well as five the YWCA. Dorothy was a loving Arrangements are by Gray Funeral A parishioner and founding member Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue, headquarters. After moving to New great-grandchildren. mother and homemaker to her two Directors of Westfield. Please go to of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church Fanwood, today, Thursday, February Jersey, she worked at First Federal A Celebration of Life was held at children. Dorothy was an active www.grayfuneralhomes.com. along with his wife, Claudia, Rich 27, from 4 to 8 p.m. A Funeral Mass Savings, Macy’s Credit and as Vice Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake member of the First Congregational February 27, 2020 served the church community for 50 will take place at St. Helen’s Roman President of Eastern States Adjustment Funeral Home in Westfield on years. He was a regular at the 8 a.m. Catholic Church on Friday, February Co., a commercial collection agency Tuesday, February 25, from 4 to 8 Bruce Eugene Abbott, 79, Mass, working as an usher for more 28, at 10 a.m., followed by his founded with her husband. p.m., with a service at 7 p.m. Private than 30 of those years. interment at Saint Gertrude Cemetery Peggy was an avid bridge player, interment took place at Fairview Rich also served others in his in Colonia, N.J. gardener and golfer. She was a Cemetery in Westfield. In lieu of Former Scotch Plains Postmaster professional life as a high school In lieu of flowers, donations can be member of the Roselle Golf Club flowers, donations may be made in Bruce E. Abbott, 79, passed away Joe, Melissa, Sam and Jordan, and mathematics teacher and math made to St. Helen’s Helping Hands & for over 60 years and continued to her honor to St. Labre Indian School surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Alicia O’Connor and her husband, department chair. He taught students Hearts, 1600 Rahway Avenue, play into her nineties. She learned in Ashland, Montana. February 18, 2020. Bruce was a Ed, and their children, Erin, Brendan at John F. Kennedy High School and Westfield, N.J. 07090, or online at to swim in the ocean on Long Beach February 27, 2020 lifelong resident of Scotch Plains. and Sean; and by his brother, Paul later Woodbridge High School. His https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/28. Bruce was a graduate of Scotch Abbott, and his wife, Glenda, and joy for math and teaching were evident February 27, 2020 Margaret Bitner Sailer, 93, Beloved Plains-Fanwood High School, Class their children, Brian and Allison. He of 1958. He enlisted in the Army in was predeceased by his parents, Lester Loretta Lee Matthews, 1962 and was a veteran of the and Virginia Abbott, and by his sister, Mother; Longtime Westfield Resident Vietnam Conflict before being Pat Guerard. Margaret Bitner Sailer passed Virginia, and Barbara (Jim) Mack honorably discharged in 1965. A Memorial service was held on Devoted to Her Loving Family away on Sunday, February 16, of Lexington, Kentucky. She was a Bruce worked as a letter carrier in Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Loretta Lee Matthews, 69, of world and was a talented cook and 2020, after a brief illness. She and devoted mother, grandmother and Scotch Plains before becoming Memorial Funeral Home in Mountainside, N.J., passed away gardener. But, most of all, she was her late husband, Herbert F. Sailer, great-grandmother. She leaves four Postmaster in 1984. Fanwood. In lieu of flowers, on Friday, February 21, 2020, at her devoted to her family and friends. Jr., were lifelong residents of grandchildren, Geoffrey (Sharon) Bruce was romantic, humorous, and donations may be made in his home with her loving Loretta is survived by her Westfield, New Jersey. After her Gatz, Jamie (Jay) Spitler, Daniel devoted to his family, his friends, and memory to Wreaths Across America family at her side. mother and father, her son, husband of 67 years died in 2014, (Erica) Mack and David (Chelsea) his country. (www.wreathsacrossamerica.org). Loretta was born in Kyle Matthews, and his she relocated to Newport News, Mack, and six great-grandchildren, Bruce is survived by his wife of 57 For additional information or to sign Hong Kong on April 5, partner, Katie Paster, and Virginia, to be closer to her family. Jillian Gatz, Carson and Carly years, Gay Abbott; his two daughters, the guestbook, please visit 1950. She was the her siblings, Virginia, She resided for those years in Spitler, and Carter, Caroline and Cindy McQuoid and her husband, www.fanwoodmemorial.com. daughter of Sui Ming Theresa, May, Peggy and Warwick Forest, where she was Preston Mack. Michael, and their children, Matt, February 27, 2020 Lee and Mei Lei Lee David. She is also survived referred to as the “flower lady,” as She is also survived by two Chui. While in Hong by a host of loving nieces, she provided the community with siblings, Joan (John) Mills and Elaine Della Badia, Loving Mother And Kong Loretta attended nephews, extended family numerous floral arrangements with Robert (Carol) Bitner. Ling Nam University. and friends. Loretta was flowers provided by a local florist. The family is very grateful to She moved to the United predeceased by her We would like to thank the staff at Nicki Robinson for the love and Grandmother; Formerly of Westfield States as a teenager and beloved husband, Charles Warwick Forest-Keswick for their care she demonstrated towards Elaine Della Badia, 84, of Tinton three sons, and later her grandchildren, was a resident of Union J. Matthews. wonderful care over the years. Margaret the last few years. Falls, N.J., formerly of Westfield, N.J., play countless sporting events over for 23 years before Funeral arrangements are She is survived by her two Margaret was the first woman to passed away peacefully on Thursday, the years, with baseball being her moving to under the direction of Paul daughters and their families, Peggy graduate from Penn State in the Civil February 20, 2020. Visitation will be favorite sport. She was a doting and Mountainside. She Ippolito Summit Memorial. (Charlie) Gatz of Poquoson, Engineering Program (1947) since on Monday, March 2, from 4 to 8 generous grandmother who was attended Hunter College Loretta Lee Matthews A celebration of Loretta’s 1893. She was quite proud of that p.m., at Higgins and Bonner Echo beloved by all her grandchildren. prior to beginning her life will be announced at a accomplishment. She was a devoted Lake Funeral Home, 582 Springfield She is survived by her sons, Joe and career at UNICEF in New York City later date. Please visit Ms. Rajoppi to Speak Penn State football fan. She and her Avenue, Westfield, N.J. 07090, with his wife, Rhonda, of Warren, N.J., as the Assistant to the Chief of ippolitofuneralhomes.com to send the late husband traveled the world after a service at 7 p.m. Burial will be on Tom and his wife, Ann Marie, of Shipping until her retirement. She family condolences. On Women’s Suffrage retirement. They delighted in Tuesday, March 3, at 10 a.m., at Westfield, N.J., and Dave of Randolph, was an active member of the In lieu of flowers, memorial CRANFORD — The Union County restoring antique automobiles and Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. N.J., and her grandchildren, Jason and Westfield YMCA, where she enjoyed donations may be made in her memory Historical Society will hold its showing them in many club events. Born in Orange, N.J., Elaine grew his wife, Daniela, Dan, Tyler, Paige swimming, dancing and fundraising to the Multiple Myeloma Research Sunday, March 1 meeting at 2 p.m. at She was active in numerous up in Bloomfield, N.J., attending and DJ, and her great-granddaughter, activities. Loretta was also a member Foundation by visiting her the Hanson House, located at 38 activities with garden clubs, service Bloomfield High School, where she Penelope. She is also survived by her of the senior citizens organization personalized memorial contribution Springfield Avenue, Cranford. clubs and college club activities. was a member of the Wolverines, a brother, Gavin Stobie, Jr., and his wife, and participated on the Foundation page at https://inmemof.org/loretta- Union County Historical Society Services will be private, but if group of women who remained friends Linda, of Lakewood, N.J., and five at the Union Township Board of lee-matthews. President Joanne Rajoppi, who you have a fond remembrance of throughout their lives. nephews. Education. She loved to travel the February 27, 2020 serves as the county clerk for the Margaret that you would like to Elaine raised her family in Westfield In lieu of flowers, donations may County of Union, will present a share, please email them to and worked as a Payroll Supervisor be made to the Westfield Rescue program entitled “Marching to [email protected]. for 16 years at Boyle Midway in Squad, 335 Watterson Street, Victory: The Women’s Suffrage In her later years, she had great Cranford, N.J. She then worked for Westfield, N.J. 07090, or to Seabrook Bait and Flycasting Club Movement in Union County.” difficulty with her eyes, as she was 10 years as the Billing Supervisor at Village Library Fund, Large Print The program will detail the history legally blind. In her memory, she the Westfield law firm McDonough, Books, 3000 Essex Road, Tinton Lists Upcoming Events of women in New Jersey voting, requested donations be made to Korn and Eichhorn. Falls, N.J. 07753. beginning in the late 1700s, spanning Seeing Eye, 1 Seeing Eye Way, She took great joy watching her February 27, 2020 AREA — The Newark Bait and a trout for the club’s fishing derby on the 1807 Constitution which Morristown, N.J. 07960-3378, or Flycasting Club has announced that Saturday, April 18, at Echo Lake in prohibited their voting, and their fight to Macular Degeneration Research, its Free Kids Fishing Seminar will Westfield/Mountainside. They can for suffrage ending in 1920 with the 22512 Gateway Center Drive, P.O. Marion Rabbitt, 95, Was Active With take place on Tuesday, March 3, from sponsor a trout from 11 inches up to passage of the 19th Amendment to Box 1952, Clarksburg, Maryland, 7 to 9 p.m. It will be held at the 23 inches. This can be done through the U.S. Constitution. All are 20871-1952. Girl Scouts, Church and Gardening Kenilworth VFW, located at 33 South nbfcc.org with credit card payments welcome. February 27, 2020 21st Street, Kenilworth. Refreshments or with a check payable by mail. Marion Rabbitt, 95, passed away Marion is survived by her only will be served. peacefully on Saturday, February 22, child, Sharon E. Rabbitt, and her Participants will learn the basics of Workshop to Feature This is your new home 2020. Marion was born in Mount husband, Richard G. Mercer. She has fly tying, knot tying, selection of baits, Kisco, New York, to John D. and two wonderful grandchildren, fish identification and practice Stepping Stones we are talking about Sabina C. Kieslor. She worked in credit Katharine Elizabeth Mary and casting. This is an event that includes CRANFORD — The Hanson Park and collections mostly for Sealand Richard William James Mercer. She many Cub/Boy/Girl Scouts in Conservancy invites the community Services in Port Elizabeth and Pigtainer is also survived by four nephews. attendance. The program helps them to join its members on Tuesday, April in Bayonne, New Jersey. A visitation was held at Dooley to redeem certain merit badges. 28, at 7 p.m., for a Stained Glass Marion will be remembered by her Colonial Funeral Home, 556 Westfield The club also will have its 40th Stepping Stone Workshop. This event family for being a loving woman who Avenue, Westfield, on Wednesday, Annual raffle for $5 per ticket. The will be held at the Cranford they could always count on. She was February 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral drawing date is Tuesday, April 7, at 9 Community Center, located at 220 a co-troop leader for her daughter’s Mass will be held at St. Helen’s Roman p.m. Prizes include two Canadian Walnut Avenue, Cranford. Owen Brand Girl Scout troop, a parishioner and a Catholic Church, 1600 Rahway fishing trips for two; gift certificates In this “make-it-and-take-it” Mortgage Development Officer member of Saint Catherine of Sienna Avenue, Westfield, today, Thursday, from Five Star Cutlery and ShopRite; workshop, participants will be Rosary Society in Hillside, N.J., for February 27, at 10 a.m., followed by two saltwater fishing trips on the Miss instructed on how to make their own Phone - 908.789.2730 many years. In her free time, she interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Belmar and tickets to a Rutgers football beautiful stained glass and cement Cell - 908.337.7282 enjoyed gardening. Marion especially North Arlington, N.J. game. Tickets can be purchased at stepping stone for their garden. Email - [email protected] loved flowers. Her favorite was roses. In lieu of flowers, donations may Ponzio’s, 211 Union Avenue, Scotch All materials will be provided; NMLS # 222999 Marion was predeceased by her be made in Marion’s name to either Plains, during business hours or via a however, it is suggested that All loans subject to approval. Equal Housing Lender. Santander Bank, N.A. is a Member FDIC and a wholly owned husband of 55 years, William J. St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church member who has them. Members can participants wear “crafting” clothes. subsidiary of Banco Santander, S.A. 2017 Santander Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Santander, Santander Bank and the Flame logo are trademarks of Banco Santander, S.A. or its subsidiaries in the United States or other Rabbitt. Together, they lived in Jersey or to the Westfield Rescue Squad. be contacted through the club website, Interested persons are encouraged to countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. C0427_12F 12/09/16 City, Elizabeth and Westfield. February 27, 2020 nbfcc.org or Facebook. sign up early on the organization’s Any person or business can sponsor website, hansonparkconservancy.com, as registration is limited to the first 20 people. The cost is $15 for members of the Hanson Park Conservancy and $20 for non-members. Payment is due at the time of registration and is non- refundable. Bagels & Books Set Monday at Library SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Plains Public Library will host Bagels & Books on Monday, March 2, at 10 a.m. Book lovers share their Image by Sven Erik Arndt recent reading experiences with other bibliophiles and pick up It’s Not Too Much to Bear! suggestions for future reading. Light refreshments will be served. For more information about Bagels & Books or other library programs, Advertise Your Business or to register when required, visit scotlib.org, email in Our Online-Only Pages [email protected], call (908) 322- 5007, extension no. 204, or stop by Favorable Rates • Great Exposure JERSEY GUY...The members of the Woman’s Club of Westfield welcome guest Walter Choroszewski to a recent meeting. the library’s Adult Services Desk. An artist, photographer, lecturer and author with 18 books to his credit, Mr. Choroszewski has been celebrating New The Scotch Plains Public Library Jersey for years through his books and calendars. His latest work is “New Jersey, A Photographic Celebration.” Pictured, is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, 908-232-4407 • [email protected] from left to right, are: Jane Walsweer, Sue Carroll, Nancy Muserlian, Mr. Choroszewski, Vivian O’Neil, Pat D’Angelo one block from Park Avenue, in the and Maria Janeria. center of the township. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 27, 2020 Page 7 Library Events to Feature Trinity Church to Present Dixieland Jazz, Gardening Stations of the Cross WESTFIELD — Dixieland Jazz Metropolitan area, the Dixie Cats is a CRANFORD — The Trinity Passion. and Backyard Gardening will open self-contained band with a rhythm Episcopal Church, located at 119 Trinity Episcopal Church, founded the month of March at the Westfield section and three horns: trumpet, Forest Avenue, Cranford, will hold in 1872, is a faith-based family that Memorial Library. The library is clarinet and trombone. Stations of the Cross at 7 a.m. every welcomes all people and strives to located at 550 East Broad Street. On Saturday, March 7, at 1 p.m., Friday during Lent. The dates are “know Christ and to make the Lord Linda Ipanema will present “The Karen Camden will present February 28, March 6, 13, 20 and known through joy, faith, and Sounds of Mardi Gras” on “Backyard Gardening Basics.” This 27, April 3, and Good Friday, April service.” Sunday services, celebrated Wednesday, March 4, at 7 p.m. Known program is described as ideal for 10. All are welcome. by the Reverend Andy Kruger, as “The Queen of Dixieland,” Ms. people who love landscapers’ displays Stations of the Cross is a Trinity’s rector, are at 8 a.m. and 10 Ipanema & the Dixie Cats will offer and formal gardens but need devotional liturgy commemorating a.m. Father Kruger also leads the their warm blend of New Orleans assistance in creating such beauty the events that Jesus Christ went Daily Offices of Morning and classics, swing and Tin Pan Alley within their own backyard, patio or through on the day of his Evening Prayer Tuesdays to Fridays, tunes. deck. crucifixion, from his arrest to his at 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., in Ms. Ipanema will sing, dance and Audience members will learn the Passion and death on Mount Witherington Chapel, accessible by wisecrack for the audience, belting basics of gardening, including soils, Calvary. Stations helps Christians outside stairs at the right rear corner out such tunes as “Ain’t She Sweet,” tools and choosing the right plants. make a spiritual connection to the of the church. For more information “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans” They will be informed on what it suffering Christ endured on his about Trinity, call (908) 276-4047 and “When the Saints Go Marching takes to design, plan and execute the BROWNIES GIVE BACK...Franklin Elementary School Brownie Troop 40720, Passion. It is typically a path of 14 or visit trinitycranford.org/. In.” garden of their dreams. led by Jen Schwarzenbek and Alyson Germond, recently participated in a project numbered images arranged around Trinity also provides Trinity In addition to stage and Broadway Ms. Camden, president of Camden called “The Season of Giving.” All 10 of the girls in the troop collected food and the nave of a church. Episcopal Day School (TEDS), a musicals, Ms. Ipanema has appeared Associates, is a diversified educator, hygiene items over a period of 23 days and donated 230 products to the Westfield Moving from station to station, state-licensed facility serving in leading films such as A Bronx Tale, consultant and financial executive. Food Pantry at the Holy Trinity Church on December 27, 2019. For their efforts, reflecting on icons, and listening to children from age 2½ through The Pope of Greenwich Village and Her background includes more than each member earned a “Giving Back” badge. prayer and scripture, participants kindergarten. For more information Once Upon a Time in America, and in 20 years of management experience have the opportunity to form an about TEDS, call (908) 276-2881 hit TV shows such as “Law & Order.” and extensive gardening. intimate connection with Christ’s or visit tedscranford.org. She is a long-time member of the These programs are free and open F-SP Service League Shop prestigious Actors Studio, where she to Westfield Memorial Library and has performed in plays as well as MURAL cardholders. MURAL serving as the singing emcee of the cardholders belong to the 40-plus To Welcome Back Spring Studio’s Christmas shows. Those libraries that are part of the Middlesex SCOTCH PLAINS — Beginning membership, call (908) 322-5420, appearances inspired her to do a series Union Reciprocal Agreement on Tuesday, March 10, the Fanwood- visit the League website at of cabaret performances, which led Libraries. Interested persons are Scotch Plains Service League Thrift scotchplainsthriftshop.weebly.com or to two seasons as the opening act for encouraged to check the Westfield Shop will welcome spring with speak to any volunteers at the thrift Ray Romano and other popular Memorial Library website, clothing, housewares and accessories shop. Interested persons also are comics at the legendary comedy club wmlnj.org, to see if their library is a for milder, sunnier days. encouraged to check out the League’s The Improv in the early 1990s. MURAL participant. The shop windows are decorated Facebook page, “Fanwood-Scotch Around that time, Ms. Ipanema To register for the upcoming in seasonal colors and styles. Plains Service League,” and give the formed her current group, Linda programs, visit wmlnj.org and click Inside the shop, visitors can look group a “Like.” Ipanema & the Dixie Cats. Drawn on the Online Calendar, or call (908) through the collection of new items Gently-used donations are always from the best Dixieland players in the 789-4090, option 0. with original price tags. Other welcome at the thrift shop during items are gently used. Among the business hours. Free parking is merchandise available now are available on the street and in the rear Cranford College Women items to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day of the building. Visitors may enter on Tuesday, March 17, and Easter the parking lot via Willow Avenue. Sunday on April 12. Announce Scholar Tea The Fanwood-Scotch Plains SAGE Rep. to Speak Service League Thrift Shop is located To AARP Monday CRANFORD — The College eight to 10 tickets. The cost of the tea is at 1741 East 2nd Street, Scotch Women’s Club (CWC) of Cranford $35 per person. Orders must be placed Plains. Thrift shop hours are Tuesday WESTFIELD — The Westfield invites the public to its Third Annual by Monday, March 16. through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Area AARP Chapter 4137, based in Scholar Tea to be held on Sunday, Each year the College Women’s Club and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Scotch Plains, will meet on Monday, March 29. It will take place from 1 to 3 of Cranford awards thousands of dollars The Fanwood-Scotch Plains March 2, at 1 p.m., at Shady Rest at p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, in in scholarships to graduating seniors Service League is an all-volunteer, the Scotch Hills Country Club. It is Bates Hall, located at 11 Springfield residing in Cranford. The “Scholar Tea” non-profit organization that has located at 820 Jerusalem Road, Avenue, Cranford. serves as a fundraiser, with 100 percent served area communities since 1974. Scotch Plains. Attendees will enjoy assorted teas, of the proceeds going towards those Since its founding, the League has The program will feature Maryann scones, tea sandwiches and desserts scholarships. donated over $1.2 million for local Serra, sales and marketing manager provided by the Cake Artist of Cranford, The CWC of Cranford is a non-profit causes. for SAGE. Ms. Serra will tell her while taking a chance on the 50/50 501c(3) organization founded in 1932. To learn more about the League or audience all about the many and diverse raffles and tricky tray baskets. New this All Cranford women who are graduates services and programs SAGE offers to year, The Shea Jennings Irish Dancers of a four-year college or university are Caregivers Meeting senior citizens in the area, which will perform at the event. invited to join the club. For more include Medicare counseling and Open seating is on a first-come, first- information, email Set Monday Evening community education programs. These NEW WAYVE OF GRANTS...WAYVE Teen Foundation Board Co-Chairs served basis. Reserved seating is [email protected] or WESTFIELD — A support group cover a wide variety of areas of help Sean Hazard and Rachel Simpson, together with their board peers, are accepting requests for proposals that will provide Union County-based chari- available for a full table purchase of visit collegewomensclubcranford.com. for those caring for elderly or and interest to the senior population. ties with grant awards. chronically ill loved ones meets on Attendees are reminded to bring a the first non-holiday Monday of each non-perishable food item to the Garwood Library Highlights month, at 7:30 p.m., in the Parish meeting, which will be donated to the WAYVE Invites Charities Center of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Westfield Food Pantry. A short Church on Lamberts Mill Road in business meeting will follow the Programs For Early March Westfield. These are information and program, and the meeting will To Submit Grant Requests sharing sessions. The group will meet conclude with refreshments and GARWOOD — The Garwood this month’s theme and build whatever next on March 2. For more fellowship. Anyone with questions WESTFIELD — Rachel Simpson and family donate their money and Public Library has revealed its comes to mind. Some Lego creations information, call Marilyn Ryan at about this meeting is asked to call Ilse and Sean Hazard, co-chairs of the time, and it’s satisfying to be involved schedule of programs for the first half will be displayed in the library (908) 232-1214. Heinemeyer at (908) 322-1788. WAYVE Teen Foundation Board, have in the funding of these great of March, as well as ongoing activities. showcase. Registration is required by announced that the board is accepting organizations.” Brixology, comprised of eight phone or in person and will open the requests for proposals that will provide The WAYVE Teen Foundation classes, began on February 5 and Monday after the last Lego Club Moving Meditation Classes Union County-based charities with Board will be mentored by Robert will continue through March 25. session for the month. grant awards for the proposals chosen Gorelick, president of The Westfield Classes, for kids in grades 2 through “Cracked Walnuts” will be by the board. The deadline for Foundation, and Elie Bodner, director 6, take place on Wednesdays at 3 presented on March 12 at 7 p.m. Return Monday to FCC submissions is Tuesday, April 14, 2020. of Community Engagement at Jewish p.m. Using LEGO bricks, children Husband-and-wife team Jeff and Jan WESTFIELD — Moving beginners. Standard street clothing is The grant awards will be announced Family Service of Central New Jersey. build a different engineering project Ausfahl will take their audience on a Meditation (Qigong) will return to the appropriate for all classes. on Monday, May 18, 2020. They will provide insight and in each class. Registration is required Celtic voyage featuring stories, humor First Congregational Church (FCC) on All are welcome to the Moving The Westfield Area Youth Volunteer guidance into how foundations, and participation limited to 15. and the songs of Ireland and Scotland. Monday evenings beginning March 2. Meditation program, which will be Experience (WAYVE) is made boards and non-profits work. The Thursday Evening Book Club The Knitting Club meets on Additional dates are March 9, 16, 23 held from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. in Patton possible through a grant from The The grant requests will range from will meet at 7 p.m. on March 5 to Mondays and Thursdays at 10:30 and 30, April 6, 13 and 20, May 4 and Auditorium at the First Congregational Westfield Foundation and is $500 to $1,500 and are for a one-time, discuss “A Woman is No Man” by a.m. No registration is required. 11, and June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. Church, located at 125 Elmer Street, coordinated by Jewish Family Service short-term project. In selecting the grant Etaf Rum. No registration is required. Participants learn how to knit or show Qigong (or Chi Kung) is an ancient Westfield. of Central New Jersey (JFSCNJ), a recipients, the board seeks to support Kid’s Craft will take place on others how it is done while enjoying Asian practice of slow, relaxed A suggested donation of $15 to $20 non-profit, non-sectarian health and programs that address needs that will Tuesday, March 10, at 3 p.m. Children fun conversation. Needles and yarn movement to promote inner peace will be collected during the March social service agency serving all improve the lives of Union County in second grade and up can make a are provided to newcomers. and enhance wellness. Laura classes to help raise funds for FCC’s residents of Union County. residents. The focus areas are: food wind car with “Linda the Librarian.” Kid’s Chess is offered on Mondays Berzofsky will lead the Qigong Youth Mission Trip this summer. All members of the WAYVE Teen insecurity, technology/equipment, Registration is required and at 3 p.m. No registration is required program at FCC. Ms. Berzofsky is a For more information on Moving Foundation Board have expressed an environmental, social service and participation limited to 20. but participation is limited to 12 certified Integral Tai Chi and Qigong Meditation, call the church office at interest in community service and all advocacy for impoverished and/or Adult Craft also will be held on players. This non-instructional, instructor with the International (908) 233-2494. Information about have volunteered for a wide range of vulnerable populations. Proposals need March 10, at 6 p.m. Attendees will supervised program provides an Integral Qigong and Tai Chi Institute additional programs at FCC can be Union County-based charities, social to demonstrate how the program will make a Spring craft. Participation is informal chess game for children of of Santa Barbara College of Oriental found online at fccofwestfield.org. service organizations, synagogues and promote the health and social well- limited to 10 and registration is all ages. Six boards are supplied. Medicine and a member of the churches. being of the agency’s constituents. required. Toddler Story Time, for newborns National Qigong Association. Fanwood Presb. Plans “I’m looking forward to working Applicant agencies must be a non-profit LEGO Club will meet on two to age 4, is held on Wednesdays at Movement is simple, gentle and with the other board members and organization with proof of 501©3 tax- Thursdays, March 12 and 26, at 3 10:30 a.m. No registration is graceful. The practice is performed ‘Soup and Devotions’ giving back to non-profits in Union exempt status, have strong board p.m. Sessions are limited to 15 required. Stories, songs, bubbles and standing up, and is perfect for FANWOOD — The Fanwood County,” said Rachel. “Last year, this involvement and demonstrate children ages 4 to 12. Participants are more are included. The Pipsqueak Presbyterian Church invites all to a board did so many things to improve responsible financial stewardship. The encouraged to seek inspiration from Players will visit on March 18. Singles Group Posts Lenten series of “Soup and the lives of those in our community. board will not award funds to individuals Additional programs will be listed Devotions” on Wednesdays, March 4 We’re excited to review a new group for scholarships, or for agencies located Library Trustees for the second half of the month. The Discussion Dates through April 1, in the church dining of grant proposals.” out of Union County. Garwood Public Library is located at WESTFIELD — The Sunday room on McDermott Place. “The WAYVE Board has been a Any organization interested in Schedule Meeting 411 Third Avenue. It is open Monday Morning Singles Discussion Group Soup and bread-breaking will take great learning experience, allowing applying should email GARWOOD — The Garwood Pub- and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; at the First Baptist Church of Westfield place at 6:30 p.m., followed by the me to understand the grant process [email protected] for an lic Library Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 will meet March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 Devotion at 7 p.m. “The Life You’ve and the importance of donating to application, or access the request for on Wednesday, March 4, at 8 p.m. This p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and for lively discussions on a myriad of Always Wanted” by John Ortberg will charities,” stated Sean. “There are proposal online at https:// meeting is open to the public and will Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. topics. Meetings of the group take be featured. The meal will include a so many deserving non-profits in jfscentralnj.wufoo.com/forms/ take place at the library, located at 411 For more information and to place from 9 to 10 a.m. on the lower hearty soup, bread and salad. The our community where our friends m1lkue5y0z00k6p/. Third Avenue, Garwood. register for programs, call (908) 789- level of the church, located at 170 devotion will be a short DVD with 1670. Information on library Elm Street, Westfield. discussion following. programs also can be found at This nondenominational group of For further information and Church Thrift Shop youseemore.com/garwood. people age 55-plus enjoy a continental directions, call the church office at DUGHI, HEWIT & DOMALEWSKI Open Wednesdays breakfast followed by conversation. (908) 889-8891 or email A $2 donation is requested. For more Criminal Defense Matters FANWOOD — The thrift shop at Support Group To [email protected] or check information, call (908) 686-0563. the website fanwoodpc.org. the Fanwood Presbyterian Church is Begin For Widow/ers open Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 State and Municipal Criminal Court p.m. Run by volunteers, the thrift WESTFIELD — Jewish Family Congratulations Coming This May shop is located at the rear of the Service of Central New Jersey Motor Vehicle Tickets • DWI church complex on McDermott Place. (JFSCNJ) will hold a weekly support on your Our 48th All proceeds from the sale of group for widows and widowers called gently-used clothing and household “New Path Widow(er)s Support joyous occasion! Annual Edition items are returned to the community Group” each Tuesday, from 4 to 5 through non-profit groups. p.m., at the Lavy House. The Lavy New and gently-used clothing, House is located at 748 East Broad Weddings household items, bric-a-brac, craft, Street, Westfield. sewing items and books are restocked JFSCNJ Licensed Social Worker Births This Is weekly. Donations are welcome on Alyssa Reiner will be the facilitator. Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. “The group will provide a safe Engagements Volunteers work flexible times, environment to share feelings and either a morning or afternoon shift, gain support while learning to cope Anniversarys Westfield Call Brandon Minde, Former Prosecutor and often bring a lunch to enjoy with the loss of a spouse or partner,” To reserve your space To reserve your space together. according to Ms. Reiner. 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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times DISTRICT 14 CHAMPION AT 160-LBS...Blue Devil Luke Scanlan, top. DISTRICT 14 CHAMPION AT 145-LBS...Cougar Colin Murray, top. DISTRICT 14 CHAMPION & “OW” AT 126-LBS...Blue Devil Luke Hoerle. HOERLE ‘OW’ AWARD; SCANLAN, SILBER, JACOBS, GIMBLETTE, NOCK, SHRINER, KANTERMAN, MURRAY WIN Cougars Win District 14 Mat Title; Blue Devils 2nd, 5 Champs

By DAVID B. CORBIN (M) at 62, Millburn (Mb) at 57, Hoerle advanced to the 126-lb finals back in your head and says, ‘I want to I knew I would be able to break him, a pair of takedowns and a reversal to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Bayonne (B) at 54 and AL Johnson with a pair of quick pins then claimed finish this.’ I have that in my mind and so I clenched the face and it was a knock off second-seeded Mike Competition between Westfield and Crusaders at 26. his third district title when he pinned it keeps me going,” Murray explained. quick pin. Last year in districts, I took Policarpio (Mb), 6-3, was more than Cranford matmen this season got even The Blue Devils did, however, Vince Genna (SJ) in 1:14 with a wrist/ Murray pinned his first opponent second and after the match, I told my ready when he faced Dave Rosenfeld more interesting at the District 16 claim five champions with Luke half nelson. Before the pin, Hoerle in 2:40 with an arm bar/tight waist coach I would be back. Since then I (SJ) for the title. Gimblette slicked Tournament in Westfield on February Hoerle (126-lbs) who was also named began with a four-point barrel throw then advanced to the 145-lb finals have been working to win a district him with a takedown and a three- 22. On January 11, the Cougars edged the Outstanding Wrestler, Luke then added three more takedowns, when he pinned Tyler Hisko (Br) in title and make a good run in the post point leg-scissors/chest tilt before the Blue Devils to claim their sixth Scanlan (160-lbs), Jeremy Silber one being an impressive ankle pick. 5:00. In the title bout, Murray grabbed season. This put me in a good posi- shifting to a tight waist/half nelson straight Union County Tournament (132-lbs), Quinn Gimblette (120-lbs) “On the first one, I went to my a convincing 8-0, majority decision tion to make it to Atlantic City,” Silber for the pin in 1:42. title but Westfield came back to and Luke Jacobs (113-lbs), while the classic dump and the other takedown, over Mike Mosier (V). said. “My semifinal, my opponent had a humble Cranford, 44-22, in a dual Cougars had four with Evan the ankle pick, I saw his weight moving “After I got that first takedown, in Nock recorded a pair of pins to similar style as me. I had trouble on match on January 29. Kanterman (195-lbs), Max Nock back because I was pressuring in. So my head I said to myself, ‘I’m going reach the 170-lb finals where three the bottom but eventually I powered I thought I could exploit that and I to be a district champion.’ After I got was a charm when he used a leg through and came up on top. My final went for his ankle,” described Hoerle, my second takedown, I knew it,” scissors and a power half to crank match, I took a double takedown and who added, “This is just one of the Murray said. Leonardo Spina (Br) in 1:32. kept the pressure. I like to put in legs stepping stones. Hopefully three Silber pinned his first opponent in “He took a shot. I defended pretty but I was able to pin him with the regions after next week. You have to 1:00 then recorded three takedowns well. Then I got on top, got my leg in, half,” described Gimblette, who win this if you want to be a state and an escape to beat Jack McGowan got a few back points, got my arm added, “This is my second time being champ and that’s what I am looking (M), 7-1, in the 132-lb semis. But the through, twisted over and sagged my champion. I have more goals. I want for this year.” best was yet to come when Silber hips and I got the call,” Nock re- to win my regional tournament and I Scanlan was on a mission when he quickly clamped Cougar Gluck in a called. “It feels really good!” want to place in AC.” recorded a fall in 1:03 and a fall in :49 cradle from the takedown position to Speaking of missions, Blue Devil After recording a fall in 2:35 and an seconds to reach the 160-lb finals record the pin in 56 seconds. Gimblette (120-lbs), who won his 8-2 decision at 195-lbs, Kanterman where he quickly took Garrett “I wrestled that kid in counties and first bout by fall in 1:02 then worked CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 Loescher (V) to the mat then pinned him in 1:48 with a wrist/half nelson. “All three of my matches today DWYER (5 THREES) 21 PT, DOBO 10 RB, KREUSSER 10 PT were all first-period pins. I like to put the pressure on early on. I wanted to go into the post season, I haven’t peaked yet but I am getting there. I Lady Blue Devils Rap Dayton want to make sure I am getting better every single time I am stepping on the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times mat and I am performing better every DISTRICT 14 CHAMPION AT 113-LBS...Blue Devil Luke Jacobs, top, defeated single time. And I think I did that For McKeon’s Victory No. 100 Steve Rich, Voorhees, 4-2 for the District 14 113-lb crown. today. Last year I lost in the finals. It’s great to win,” Scanlan expressed. By DAVID B. CORBIN steals, also dished out 17 assists and Dwyer explained. This time the Cougars qualified 10 (170-lbs), Kevin Shriner (285-lbs) Murray was the first Cougar to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Dwyer, who was a happy recipient of Dobosiewicz pulled 10 rebounds wrestlers for the upcoming region and Colin Murray (145-lbs). grab the crown and he also was on a Senior Caroline Dwyer became a several, banged in five from 3-point and contributed eight points, along tournament with four individual Blue Devils Jon Heard (220-lbs) mission. shooting machine from the outside range and finished with a game-high with a steal. champions, three seconds and three and Ethan Composto (106-lbs) placed “After I lost in counties, I have and senior Faith Dobosiewicz and 21 points, while adding three steals “Coach and we always pride thirds to snatch the crown away from second while Mike Murphy (138- been waking up at five in the morning sophomore Chloe Kreusser became and three rebounds. ourselves on defense and so getting a the Blue Devils, who had won the lbs) placed third. Cougars Jimmy going on runs with my brother [Gavin] the terrors under the basket as the top- On this evening, Dwyer was bunch of steals and everything propels District 16 title last year. The Cougars Gluck (132-lbs), Luke DiGiovanni who was a state finalist. So when I go seeded Westfield High School girls definitely a mean shooting machine. our offense like to get Caroline those finished with a total of 204, followed (138-lbs) and Justin Alpaugh-McLean out there and wrestle kids like that, I basketball team muzzled the 16th- “I just wanted to step up for our team. open shots or get to everyone else by Westfield at 184, Bridgewater- (182-lbs) placed second, while Will have that in my head that no one is seeded Jonathan Dayton Lady We are looking to make a run for who is hot so we can win,” Raritan (Br) at 127, St. Joseph’s Fernandez (106-lbs), Christian working as hard as me. No one has Bulldogs, 59-30, in the first round of counties this year and our offense is a Dobosiewicz said. Metuchen (SJ) at 99.5, Voorhees (V) Esposito (152-lbs) and Shane coaches like me. When you feel tired the Union County Tournament in little stagnant at times, so I just kept Kreusser was effective across the at 91, Union (U) at 62.5, Metuchen Kanterman (160-lbs) placed third. and you almost take a shot, that comes Westfield on February 18. The victory shooting and luckily they were going board with 10 points, six rebounds, two steals and an assist. more photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports “It’s a great feeling to give the ball ROONEY 29 PT, SPELLMAN 10 RB, 7 BLOCKS; GUY 8 PTS even though I’m not taking a shot, especially like passing to Caroline because I know I can trust her and she will make the shot. It really helps the Blue Devil Boys Rumble Past team. We are really close as a team, so giving these assists and stealing is a great feeling,” Kreusser expressed. “We are an unselfish team. We are Raiders in UCT Hoops, 56-34 all looking to give it to each other. We work well with each other,” Dwyer added. By DAVID B. CORBIN Spellman has been stepping up his senior co-captain Andrew Echausse Freshman Annie Ryan (2 assists, 3 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times stats recently and took advantage of not only led the team with five assists rebounds, 2 points), led the team with Junior Jack Spellman asserted his his 6’8" frame to block seven shots but also pulled four rebounds, created five steals and freshman Paige dominance under the boards and se- and grab 10 rebounds, while scoring three steals and scored two points. Gorzcyca (4 points) had six rebounds, nior Griffin Rooney did what he does seven points, including a 3-pointer. “He’s a very unselfish player. He three assists, three steals and a tipped best, drive to the basket, score and “I am trying to box out more, trying looks to get the pass. He looks for ball that led to a steal. Senior Ali draw fouls, as the fifth-seeded to get better position. I am really everyone to get involved. He works Lisanti scored all four of her points in Westfield High School boys basket- putting my heart into getting all of very hard on defense, both ends of the the first quarter and finished with a ball team rumbled past the 12th- those rebounds and it has been show- floor. He’s just a ball hawk. He loves David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times pair of steals and an assist. Junior seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raid- ing the past couple of games,” to find that ball and contribute too. OUTSTANDING EVENING ON THE COURT...Senior Caroline Dwyer, No, 12, Charlotte Dursee had four steals, two ers, 56-34, in the first round of the Spellman explained. Andrew is a great player to have on scored 21 points and sank five 3-pointers against the Dayton Lady Bulldogs. assists and two points. Union County Tournament (UCT) in The 17-5 Blue Devils were also the team because he gets everyone Michelle Bellino, who had six Westfield non February 19. very successful with their assists and involved,” Rooney said. extended the 17-5 Blue Devils’ in but it was really just my teammates rebounds, was the Lady Bulldogs’ Spellman also lent a hand with a winning streak to 13 and earned Head getting me open and getting me open leading scorer with 15 points. Sam more photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports pair assists. Coach Liz McKeon her 100th career shots. It was a collective effort,” CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 “It was a great team win tonight. victory. Everyone assisting each other. We “It’s a great feeling” Coach McKeon were trusting our teammates. We were cares about us so much. She works so The Family Law Department of making the extra pass. 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[If] We all ball around a lot, so sometimes the explained. play together and make that pass, good ball just gets to me in a really good An injury to co-captain Jake Walsh things will happen,” Friedberg said. In UCT Boys Basketball, 62-46 position to make shots. I mean when last week allowed sophomore Ryan Friedberg, who is the goalkeeper we have a good team, everyone gets Friedberg much more playing time on the soccer team, was also quite By DAVID B. CORBIN block and a steal. Petgrave had been who had four assists and scored 10 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times open and gets easy baskets and that’s and he capitalized with an impressive pleased with his stepped up activity strong under the boards all season points. performance, which included 12 Sophomore Liam Kwiatkowski and finished with three blocks, four The Crusaders were getting more what happened tonight,” Rooney said. on the basketball court. But his hard driving to the basket points (1 3-pointer), four rebounds “In soccer you don’t get to do much continued to burn the net with his rebounds, a steal and nine points, second chances with offensive and a pair of thefts. vicious outside shooting, while juniors which included a 3-pointer early in rebounds in the first half but the score also rewarded him with several trips but on the court, I get to release all my to the free throw line. Once there, “It feels good to get more minutes energy, play hard, do a lot more,” Joe Carrea, Arjun Petgrave, Dennis the fourth quarter. was relatively even with the Cougars on the court. Leaving it all on the DeMarino and sophomore Zion Rooney sank 10 of 15 attempts but he Friedberg explained. was not particularly happy with his court with my heart. Defense! Defense Unlike in their second meeting of Hammond contributed well under the first and talking about now playing as boards and with numerous assists to percentage from the charity line. the season, this time the Blue Devils more photos at Ballyhoo Sports “I always look for contact when I one of the team. It ended up as a good got the jump on the Raiders and seized lead the 14th-seeded Cranford High team win,” Friedberg said. School boys basketball team well past go to the rim. They fouled me a lot a 20-10 lead in the first quarter. Rooney tonight. I wish I would have done Friedberg was also the happy led the charge with 11 points. Spellman 19th-seeded AL Johnson in the first recipient of Spellman’s assists. round of the Union County better at the free throw line but I have banged a 3-pointer, Friedberg scored Tournament (UCT) witnessed by a four points and Ray Hurtt (2 rebounds, huge and enthusiastic crowd in 2 steals, assist) scored two points. Cranford on February 19. Blue Devil Girls Get 2nd Widder hit his first 3-pointer and Lugo “That’s part of our game plan. We sank a 3-pointer, while Fletcher and have a bunch of guys, who can do Guy added two points each. everything. We don’t have one guy, At North 2, Group 4 Track The second quarter was a 9-9 who can do one thing, we have five standoff and Friedberg struck first guys on the court at anytime, who can The Westfield High School girls Samantha Salz crossed second in with a 3-pointer. Drubulis sank a 3- do everything, get rebounds. We really placed second at the North Jersey, the 3,200 with a time of 11:21.15 and pointer, while Jaden Carter (4 points, utilized that today. We played as a Section 2, Group 4 Indoor Track & Grace Endy finished seventh at 2 rebounds), Fletcher and Piesch each team and we got the win,” Carrea said. Field Championships held at the 11:59.86. Julia Csorba placed third in netted two points. “That usually starts with Arjun being Bennett Center in Toms River on the 55-hurdles at 8.62. Bielen, The Blue Devils won the third on the boards. He’s our main rebounder February 21. The Lady Blue Devils Hamilton, Csorba and Hammer placed quarter, 12-8, and half of their points but we know he can’t do it by himself. finished with a total of 57 behind the fourth in the 400-relay at 4:08.84. came from the free throw line. Rooney Ridge Red Devils who totaled 69.5. Maggie McCauley placed third in the had nine points and hit five free throws. We all just try to get in there, get a David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times couple for him. Eventually it spreads The Blue Devil boys tied Watchung shot put with a shove of 32-11. Rooney scored five points and TRYING TO INTERCEPT THE PASS...Cougars Zion Hammond, No. 13, and Friedberg scored four points in the with all of us,” DeMarino added. Joe Carrea, No. 10, try to intercept the pass while Arjun Petgrave, No. 2, watches. Hills for seventh with a total of 13. For the boys, Kevin Yucetepe “That was our main point coming The Elizabeth Minutemen took top finished fifth in the 800 with a time of 15-7 Blue Devil fourth quarter. Hank out of first half. We need rebounds With reference to his 3-pointer, claiming a 16-14 lead as both teams honors with a total of 68. 2:02.37. Yucetepe also finished fifth Shapiro (2 rebounds) scored the Blue and we need defense because our Petgrave explained, “Liam starts it headed for the locker room. Thanks Blue Devil Katie Hamilton crossed in the 1,600 at 4:28.47, while Will Devils’ first two points, Declan offense if we don’t make the shots, we first then we all do it and it knocked to a 3-pointer from Kwiatkowski and first in the 1,600 with a time of 5:06.11 McGlynn at 4:33.79 and Charlie Stock McCauley (2 rebounds, assist, steal) got stop them under the boards. That down. We all got to keep doing it.,” Hammond both with assists from and teammates Isabel Boufarah at at 4:37.06 finished 7-9. Zach Spergel on an Echausse assist, rolled in a lay- was a big factor in our win,” DeMarino finished with 12 points, Carrea, the Cougars won the first 5:12.37 and Caroline Collins at finished sixth in the 3,200 at 9:46.55 up then Echausse sank the final two Kwiatkowski pointed out. including a 3-pointer, and led the team quarter, 10-8, then both teams had a 5:20.81 finished 3-6. Hamilton also and Ben Hacker took eighth at 9:50.69. points of the game. Guy scored four It was a particularly rewarding with six assists, while adding five 6-6 standoff in the second quarter and placed second in the 400 at 59.96, Nick Rubinetti and Jack Cioffi placed points and Widder sank his second 3- victory for the 12-10 Cougars, who rebounds, two blocks and a steal. Hammond nailed his second 3-pointer. while Caroline Bielen at 1:02.29 and 5-6 in the high jump both with heights pointer for the Raiders. had won seven of their last eight Hammond has really stepped it up But everything was about to change Alexis Hammer at 1:02.33 finished 7- of 5-10. Max Owens placed fourth in “It’s been a great season so far and games, since the 14-7 Crusaders, fresh lately and it showed when he finished in the third quarter and especially in 9. Collins at 2:20.47, Boufarah at the pole vault with a clearance of 11- we are looking to keep going and go off a victory over sixth-seeded Union with 14 points, including a pair of 3- the final quarter. The Cougars 2:22.26 and Emily DiSarno at 2:25.59 6 and Marc Chin placed seventh with as far as we can in the counties and Catholic, had beaten the Cougars pointers, six rebounds, an assist and a bucketed four 3-pointers, all with finished 3-5-8 in the 800. a height of 10-6. state,” Spellman said. earlier in the season when they in a steal. Senior Cole Blazek contributed assists, and three of them came from The Blue Devils advanced to the reorganizing stage. an assist, a steal and a rebound. Lukas the sure-handed Kwiatkowski, the UCT quarterfinal round to face the “The first seven games that wasn’t Ruby blocked a shot and Matt Bush third one being at the buzzer to end High School Sport Shorts: fourth-seeded Linden Tigers on even a team. That was just five dudes had a rebound. the third period that stretched their February 22. trying to play basketball. Now we “We just got to go into it confident. lead to 35-27. Carrea sank the other Blue Devils Oust ALJ Lions Beat Cougars Sc Pl-Fanwood 10 9 8 7 34 play as a team. It’s a real team. Every Before I wasn’t doing too well because 3-pointer. Westfield 20 9 12 15 56 single one of these dudes got my I wasn’t confident like I should have Petgrave got into the 3-point act In UCT Girls Hoops In UCT Basketball back. Nobody is worried about been. We kept moving the ball and early in the fourth quarter, while the Caroline Dwyer (3 steals, rebound) Tigers Edge Westfield The 11th-seeded Roselle Catholic themselves on the court,” DeMarino that’s what gave us open shots and we Crusaders sank three free throws and continued tossing her fireballs with explained. were making the shots,” Hammond said. Laughery scored on a put back to cut High School girls basketball team In UCT Basketball four 3-pointers for 12 points, while The fourth-seeded, 16-8 Linden Kwiatkowski, who had been gaining “Zion and Liam are two guys, who the lead to 38-32 with 6:21 on the Annie Ryan (3 3-pointers) led the top- shocked the sixth-seeded Cranford Cougars, 64-54, in the first round of High School boys basketball team the reputation as a wicked 3-point really stepped up for us. They are clock. Petgrave, however, made the seeded 18-5 Westfield High School shooter, finished with a game-high 20 sophomores. They fit into our team Crusaders nervous when he quickly the Union County Tournament in managed to stay just a step ahead to girls basketball team with 16 points to edge the fifth-seeded 17-6 Westfield points, which included four 3-pointers, perfectly. If you saw them on the answered with a driving lay-up. go with three blocks, two assists, five Cranford on February 18. Janelle McNeill netted 18 points and added Blue Devils, 47-43, in the quarterfinal to go with seven rebounds, four assists court, you wouldn’t even think they Desperation mode set in and the rebounds and two steals in a 52-42 and a steal. Kwiatkowski also sank all are sophomores. They play like they Cougars would find themselves at the five steals and five rebounds for the round of the Union County victory over the AL Johnson Crusaders Tournament on February 22. Griffin eight of his free throws. have been playing for 10 years,” free throw line multiple times and in the quarterfinal round of the Union RC Lions. Shauntia Alexander scored 15 points and pulled 12 rebounds. Rooney (9 free throws, 3-pointer) led “It starts in practice. They give me Carrea said. would sink 13 of 14. DeMarino would County Tournament on February 21. looks in practice and it transfers to a The Crusaders’ main men under the add a 3-pointer and a lay-up, Petgrave, Nia Clemons had 15 points and four the Blue Devils with 18 points, five Chloe Kreusser scored 10 points rebounds and two assists. Ryan game. They let me knock them down,” boards and in scoring were Matt with a slick assist from Carrea, rolled and pulled 11 rebounds, while adding assists. Liz McCaffery led the Cougars with Friedberg had six points, two assists, Kwiatkowski said. O’Connor, who had 11 points and in one from underneath and four assists and four steals. Paige Carrea, who finished with seven seven rebounds, and Aidan Laughery, Hammond, assisted by Kwiatkowski, 15 points, including a pair of 3- two steals and two rebounds. Jack Gorzcyca had 11 rebounds. Faith Spellman (3-pointer) had five points, points, including a 3-pointer, also had who had 13 points and six rebounds. put in a lay-up. Dobosiewicz led the Blue Devils with pointers. Gianna Toretta had nine points, including a 3-pointer. Sarah five rebounds, a block and an assist. four assists and added six rebounds, a Their major set man was Tino Puentes, “Arjun played really well. He got a eight steals and had six points, six lot of rebounds. That’s what gave us O’Donnell pumped in 14 points, Logan Howland had five rebounds, rebounds and an assist. Charlotte four points, three steals and an assist. that big lead. He made a couple of Dursee had four assists, four points including four 3-pointers. Olivia Merriman netted seven points, Hank Shapiro (steal) and Declan Blue Devil Icemen Shut Out statements at the end,” Carrea said. and three steals. Ali Lisanti (2 assists, “We have been practicing hard. including a 3-pointer. Kirsten McCauley each had two points and 2 steals) and Sutton Factor (2 Andrew Echausse had three points, Cole [Blazek] is really a voice in rebounds, 2 steals) each had two Williams had five points and Natalia Kruk scored four points. two steals, two rebounds and an assist. By Montclair in McInnis Cup practice and Liam is coming up big. points. We have been jelling more,” Petgrave Roselle Catholic 16 16 9 23 64 Steeve Dorvil had 10 points, Amir Katie Ledden led the 10-13 Williams sank nine points and The Westfield boys ice hockey team Glen Rock all over the ice. Blue Devil added. Crusaders with 13 points (3 3- Cranford 15 10 10 19 54 knew that defending its McInnis Cup sophomore Thomas Conrod scored The Cougars would advance to the Nashawn Holmes netted eight points pointers) and Lily Gull scored 11 for the Tigers. Nigel Merville had championship from last season would the first goal on a rebound of a shot by quarterfinal round to face the third- points, including a pair of 3-pointers. Summit Tops Raiders be difficult. This year the conference senior captain Trevor Tanella. seeded, 18-3, Elizabeth Minutemen seven points and Yasin Willock had Peyton Collings sank trip 3-pointers In UCT Basketball six points. is loaded with powerhouse teams. The Later in the period, senior Will on February 22. and Ashley Samsel had seven points. Blue Devils were hoping that some Gamba netted the eventual game- The fifth-seeded, 12-9 Summit Westfield 4 10 12 17 43 AL Johnson 8 6 13 19 46 AL Johnson 17 7 9 9 42 Hilltoppers, led by Sylvie Goudreau McInnis Cup puck luck would carry winning tally. After a mad scramble in Cranford 10 6 19 27 62 Linden 5 15 12 15 47 over from last year’s magical run. front of the goal, Gamba took Westfield 7 18 17 10 52 with 14 points and eight rebounds, Unfortunately for Westfield, advantage of a fortuitous bounce of defeated the 12th-seeded Scotch Plains- Elizabeth Cagers Stop Montclair emerged with a 3-0 victory the puck. He waited patiently and Fanwood Raiders, 47-24, in the first Cougar Boys in UCT in the semifinals. delivered the biscuit into a yawning Lady Blue Devils Rap Dayton round of the Union County Tournament The Blue Devils were the third seed net and put Glen Rock to sleep for the in Summit on February 18. Hilltopper Jordan Price (34 points) turned out behind the Summit Hilltoppers (No. 1 evening. Junior Kyle Azzaretto and Sarah Maldonado contributed 12 points to be very costly to the visiting Cranford in Public C and 3 among public sophomore Greg Oliveri each earned For Coach McKeon’s No. 100 and eight rebounds. High School boys basketball team as schools) and the Montclair Mounties an apple on the Gamba goal. Blue CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Ashley DeFrancesco scored seven he led the third-seeded, 19-3 Elizabeth (No. 2 in Public A and 7). Devil senior Jack Ruckman earned points and Emily Friscia sank six Minutemen to an 80-45 victory in the The Blue Devils were unable to the win between the red pipes. Casey had five points and Alyonia played and defeated the New points for the 7-14 Raiders. Catie quarterfinal round of the Union County overcome two power play goals by the Next, the Blue Devils enter the New Wood, who scored five points, led in Providence Pioneers, 48-45, handing Wilson scored five points. Ryann Wall, Tournament on February 22. Evan Mounties in the first period. Montclair’s Jersey state playoffs as the 2 seed in rebounds with seven. them only their second loss of the Alkicia Murphy and Bridget Carter Perez netted 12 points, DJ Watkins stifling defense prevented Westfield the Public B division. Their opening Dwyer scored the first five points season. The Pioneers received the each scored two points. sank 11 points and Jayden Pierre had from getting their offense going after round opponent is to be determined. of the game, which included her first second seed for the UCT, so the two Sc Pl-Fanwood 2 7 7 8 24 10 points for the Minuteman. that point. The Mounties posted an Westfield will look to regain some 3-pointer. Lisanti sank a lay-up and a teams stand a strong chance of meeting Summit 11 15 15 6 47 Dennis DeMarino led the 12-11 insurance goal in the second period. post-season magic in the tournament. pair of free throws, Kreusser hit for each other again for all the marbles. Cougars with 13 points, including a Prior to the Montclair game, The Blue Devils record stands at two points and Dobosiewicz rolled in “We knew New Providence was Hunt. Cent. Boys Top 3-pointer, and added four rebounds, a Westfield edged the Glen Rock 13-7-2 and they are ranked 2 in the a lay-up as the Blue Devils breezed to going to be a challenge but we went steal and an assist. Arjun Petgrave Panthers, 2-1, at Warinanco Rink in New Jersey public B group standings. a 13-4 lead. Bellino sank the Bulldogs’ into the game really focused. We didn’t Raider B-ballers, 58-49 had nine points, with a 3-pointer, eight Roselle. A few opening period jitters Follow the WHS boys varsity ice only 3-pointer. Dwyer banged in two let up. We kept playing our game The 15-8 Hunterdon Central Red rebounds, two assists, a block and led to a 0-0 tie after the first stanza. hockey team on Twitter more 3-pointers and Kreusser added which definitely helped us drive and Devils defeated the Scotch Plains- two steals. Zion Hammond had six Glen Rock, looking for the upset, was @westfieldpuck for an informative four more points as the Blue Devils let us win,” Kreusser said. Fanwood Raider boys basketball points, five rebounds, two steals and cautious in its approach, while and entertaining take on the season’s won the second quarter, 18-9, to grab “We obviously knew New team, 58-49, in Scotch Plains on an assist. Cole Blazek had six points, Westfield danced around the ice like activities. Fans can also visit a 31-13 lead at the half. Providence was having a great season. February 20. Matt Ciszkowski led the a block, a rebound and an assist. Joe a prizefighter measuring an opponent WHSpuckon Facebook and Two more 3-bangers from Dwyer It was their final game of the regular- Red Devils with 18 points, while Eric Carrea had five points, two assists, a in the early rounds. Instagram. See the website for up to led to a 16-10 third quarter then in season. I think we really performed Molta scored 12 points and Brian steal and two rebounds. Liam In the middle frame, the Blue Devils date team schedules the final quarter, the Blue Devils together as a team and it gave us a lot Johansson scored 10 points. Kwiatkowski netted five points, with controlled the puck and pressured atwww.westfieldhockey.com. made sure that their bench players of momentum going into the county Liam Mahr rolled in 11 points as a 3-pointer, an assist and a rebound. gained more experience. The Blue tournament,” Dwyer added. did Jaden Carter, who had trip 3- Lukas Ruby had an assist and a point. 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After a scoreless first period, I remember going down 2-0 but I had Principato escaped in the third but Cordero escaped in the second but to keep my composure. I got on top Shriner answered with a takedown Kanterman escaped in the third to send and I knew I had to get a turn. At the which would lead to a 5-2 victory. At Dist. 16 Mat Tournament the bout to overtime. Another scoreless end when I was up 4-2, I just had to “I worked very hard for this. I thank standing period had Cordero choose stay strong. There was no trick. I just my coaches like Julian Campo coming By DAVID B. CORBIN a bout for the title with No. 5 Sean a very tight 7-6 decision to Cole the bottom position but Kanterman rode him hard, kept pressure on him in as an alumni and helping me,” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Rendeiro (SPP), Bowles replied, “A Carroll (SHP) in the semis, Samms controlled him for the entire 30 seconds the entire time,” Jacobs described. expressed Shriner. “As I was going Prep schools, as expected, battled couple of the kids are good. I know recovered to place third with a win then escaped in the next period to for top team honors at the District 16 the kids. I have seen them through my over Kerlin Jerome (L). Raider senior claim a 2-1 decision. Wrestling Tournament held in Scotch high school career, so I kind of know Rob Mehorter recorded a far arm/half “I kept cool, calm and collected. Plains on February 22 and the Preps what I am dealing with. I just got to nelson pin over Ben Faxon (GL) in There was really nothing much going from Seton Hall (SHP) won the team wrestle hard and get after it.” his 182-lb quarterfinal bout then lost on in the first few periods. When I title claiming six individual Well Bowles did indeed get after it by :37 fall to Anthony Rodriguez (E) got to overtime, I wanted it to pay champions, while St. Peter’s Prep when he knocked off Melchionda, 4- to wrestle off for third where he beat off,” Kanterman explained. (SPP) placed second and claimed five 3, then gave Rendeiro a run for his Sam Richardson (L). And it really did pay off when he champions. The hosting Raiders, who money in a 7-3 loss for the title. GL sophomore Kyle Savino, who controlled Cordero in that 30-second qualified six for the region tournament, Raider sophomore Anthony stunned the top seed, Zach Merlino OT period. placed third with a team total of 114.5, Robinson recorded three takedowns (SHP), 3-1, to advance to the 170-lb “It was good to be able to hold behind SHP at 246 and SPP at 192.5. and a penalty point before pinning title bout found out that Sergio him down. The second period, I Elizabeth (E) took fourth at 113 Mike Pestana (SPP) with a standing Maglione (JFK) was just to slick for couldn’t really do that. With the him in a 1:19 fall. Sophomore Jason shorter time, I was able to do that,” more photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports Rosenberg (106-lbs) placed third with said Kanterman, who added, “I want a win over Ryan Vasconez (NP). Senior to give a shout out to my boys on the Jeff Stepien (132-lbs) beat Raider ice hockey team who won the county sophomore Ben Root, 10-3, then lost, cup last night.” 6-3, in the semis to top-seeded Feliz Jacobs, who won the title last year Lettini (SPP). Stepien then beat Ian at 106-lbs, seeded third at 113-lbs Coleman (JFK) for third place. pinned his first opponent in 3:26 GL senior Harrison Kelly (138-lbs) then knocked off second-seeded after losing by 11-3, majority decision Anthony Bistany (SJ), 9-3, recording David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times to Connor Cortese (SPP) in the semis, a takedown, a nearfall and a pair of DISTRICT 14 CHAMPION AT 195-LBS...Cougar Evan Kanterman, left, has the came back to place third with a win reversals. In the title bout, Jacobs leg of St. Joe (Metuchen) Aidan Pierce in his quarterfinal bout. over Angel Colcas (NP). Senior Joe yielded a takedown to top-seeded Scalora (160-lbs) pinned Raider junior Seven Rich (V) but answered with a As the third seed at 285-lbs, Shriner through my match, I knew he was Jayden Nyamiaka in 5:22 then was two-point tilt and a reversal to grab a began his journey with a fall in 5:20 going to try to throw me. I was focusing edged, 8-7, by Roger Diaz (SPP) in the 4-2 decision. Jacobs controlled Rich then he knocked off second-seeded on blocking him and then getting to semis. Scalora placed third with a win throughout the entire second period Thano Kofos (ALJ) in 1:27 to reach my shots. I was hoping to ride him a over Muhammed Naseer (NP). Senior and then the remainder of the third the championship bout to face Gianni little more but I couldn’t. It feels Justin VanOostendorp (285-lbs) after period after he added his reversal. Principato (SJ). Shriner got the jump amazing!” losing to top-seeded Moses At 106-lbs, Composto recorded a Olowoopejo (E) in the semis, defeated pair of first-period pins before David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SECOND IN DISTRICT 16 AT 126-LBS...Raider Brandon Bowles, top, knocked Raider junior CJ Estevez for third place. dropping a 4-2 decision to Giovanni off a state qualifier and placed second in the district at 126-lbs. CHAMPIONSHIP BOUTS: Alejandro (SJ) for the title. 106: — Joe Sciarrone (SHP) p Angelo DiGiovanni (138-lbs) recorded a fall and Governor Livingston (GL) with cradle to back in 5:02 to advance to Pellici (SPP) 5:38 in :53 and a 9-1, majority decision one champion and seven qualifiers the semifinal where he knocked off 113: — Donovan Chavis (SPP) d then lost a 5-3 battle to Nick Sacco Cristian Luzua (E) 7-0 for the region tournament, placed fifth second-seeded Aidan Cunningham 120: — Pat Adams (SPP) md Gabe (Br). Alpaugh-McLean (182-lbs) had at 111.5, followed by Linden (L) at (SHP), 9-5. Facing top-seeded Conner Jimenez (SHP) 11-0 a pair of very near takedowns just 56, JFK-Iselin at 51 and North Vill (GL), Robinson dropped a 9-6 126: — Sean Rendeiro (SPP) d Brandon outside the circle negated in his title Plainfield (NP) at 50. decision. Bowles (SPF) 7-3 bout with Brett MacMath (Br) that he 132: — Felix Lettini (SPP) d Dean Very likely the toughest weight class Seeded second at 195-lbs, Raider Musialowicz (SHP) 6-2 lost 2-0. Heard recorded a pair of was at 126-lbs with three returning junior Larry Shoyoye crunched 138: — Conner Decker (SHP) md first-period pins to reach the 220-lb state qualifiers. Raider junior Brandon Fauzan Amjad (JFK) with a cradle in Connor Cortese (SPP) 9-1 final where he dropped a brutal, 8-3, Bowles received the third seed and 1:24 then in the semis he won the 145: — Alejandro Leon (SPP) d Cole decision to Keith Simon (B). Carroll (SHP) 4-0 advanced to the semifinal round after rubber match with Ibn Hall (L) by 152: — Conner Vill (GL) d Anthony Blue Devil freshman Murphy (138- recording a duck under takedown and recording a fall in 3:51. In the title Robinson (SPF) 9-6 lbs) was not intimidated by Sacco in a following up with an arm bar stack to bout, Mike Massa (SHP) topped 160: — Jack Wilt (SHP) d Roger Diaz 7-4 loss in the semis. He then pin Jeremy Caranza (NP) in 1:25. Shoyoye, 6-2. (SPP) 8-3 recovered to claim third with a 14-2, 170: — Sergio Magliono (JFK) p Kyle “First period, I just ducked him, got Raider sophomore Rob Lerner, after Savino (GL) 1:19 majority decision over Tyler Haynes him down worked my bars and pinned receiving a forfeit, pinned Dan Valente 182: — AJ Hinton (SHP) d Anthony (M). Fernandez placed third at 106- him. I came around and finished with (L) in 3:29 to reach the 220-lb final Rodriguez (E) 7-2 lbs when he pinned Bavly Halaka (B) an old-style bar,” Bowles described. where he was stopped in 1:26 by 195: — Mike Massa (SHP) d Larry in 1:32 with a cradle. Esposito (152- Shoyoye (SPF) 6-2 Looking ahead to his arduous Andrew Mitzak (SHP). Raider Noah 220: — Andrew Mitzak (SHP) p Rob lbs) took third when he pinned Karin journey that would begin with his Samms (145-lbs) won his first bout Lerner (SPF) 1:26 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Khan (M) in 1:02. Shane Kanterman semifinal bout against top-10 ranked against Stewart Del Romero (NP) by 285: — Moses Olowoopejo (E) p Evan DISTRICT 14 CHAMPION AT 132-LBS...Blue Devil Jeremy Silber, top, works (160-lbs) took third with a 10-4 Larry Melchionda (SHP) and perhaps 20-2, technical fall in 4:37. 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He was identified as Rodrigo Gazali, substance and possession of drug Crystal, Lladros, Hummels, traffic warrant in the amount of $200, of the 400 block of Grant Avenue Wilson was transported to police 47, of Plainfield. paraphernalia. A 2004 Chevrolet was Linens, Kitchen, Household, and a Roselle Park traffic warrant in reported unauthorized transactions on headquarters and processed. Thursday, February 20, an officer stopped at Centennial Avenue and Jewelry, Women's Designer the amount of $2,000. Brewster was a credit account. The matter is under Sunday, February 23, Alan B. McGee, made a motor vehicle stop at Terrill Raritan Road for a seatbelt violation. Clothing, Accessories, Washer, held at the Union County jail pending investigation. 49, of Vauxhall was arrested on an Road and East 2nd Street for a motor Following an investigation on scene, Dryer, Patio/Garden, Tools + a hearing. Friday, February 21, a Cranford active warrant out of Scotch Plains. vehicle violation. While the officer police arrested a passenger, Panza, for Garage And So Much More!!! SCOTCH PLAINS resident reported that their motor vehicle Sunday, February 23, a resident was speaking with the driver he possession of suspected heroin. She Visit: Tuesday, February 18, Damar S. was burglarized in the parking lot of a reported the theft of a black leather observed a handgun magazine in the was processed and provided with a griffinestateandtagsales.com Briggs, 40, of Newark was arrested on Lamberts Mill Road facility. The matter jacket from a business located on the glove box. The officer asked the driver Superior Court appearance date. Photos & Info (908) 447-3044 charges of driving under the influence 500 block of Park Avenue. The matter if there was a firearm in the vehicle Monday, February 17, Eileen PUBLIC NOTICE is under investigation. and the driver replied “yes, under my Dinardo, 46, of Colonia was arrested BOROUGH OF FANWOOD FANWOOD seat.” The driver was asked to exit the on charges of possession of Camacho, McKinney Make UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Monday, February 17, an officer vehicle and she was being detained. prescription legend drugs and ORDINANCE 20-07-R made a motor vehicle stop at Terrill The officers conducted a search and possession of drug paraphernalia. A Ordinance 20-07-R was introduced by Road and East 2nd Street for a motor found a handgun. The driver was 2018 Ford was stopped at Centennial National Cuts; Records Broken the Mayor and Council of the Borough of arrested and charged with numerous Avenue and Hayes Street for failing Fanwood on February 18, 2020. Copies of PUBLIC NOTICE firearms and motor vehicle violations. to signal a lane change. Following an The Westfield Area “Y” Devilfish Free); Riley McGoldrick (6th 100 Fly); this ordinance can be obtained without She was processed and released investigation on scene, police arrested Catherine Ritter (1st 100 and 200 Free, cost at the Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT sent over 60 swimmers to the Deep FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY pending her appearance in Superior the driver, Dinardo, for possession of 2nd 100 Back, 3rd 100IM, 6th 200IM) North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Court in Elizabeth. She was identified suspected oxycodone. She was Freeze Invitational, held at the Summit 11-12 BOYS: Josh Cetin (1st 100 Jersey between the hours of 8AM and THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Area YMCA on February 8-9. These Breast, 3rd 200 Fly); Ted Crall (2nd 100 4PM, Monday thru Friday and Thursday RESOLUTION 20-02-54 as Rachel Wheeler, 28, of Plainfield. processed and provided with a swimmers achieved 23 first place Breast and 100 Fly, 3rd 100 Free, 5th Evening 5PM-8PM. CONTRACTOR: ChargePoint, Inc., 240 CRANFORD Superior Court appearance date. In individual events and four relay events. 200 Free); Carson Donnelly (6th 100 The purpose of this ordinance is East Hacienda Avenue, Campbell, Wednesday, February 12, Levi addition, Dinardo was issued motor Seth Camacho made the National Fly); Michael Fisher (3rd 200 Back and “AN ORDINANCE OF THE California 95008 vehicle summonses for failing to 100 Fly, 4th 100 Back, 6th 200 Free); BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, NATURE OF SERVICE: Services PUBLIC NOTICE signal a lane change and possession cut in the 200 Back with a time of Dylan Lagrimas (2nd 200 Breast); Cole COUNTY OF UNION AND DURATION: For a period not to exceed of a controlled dangerous substance 1:55.40 and the 400IM with a 4:14.44. Sharkey (1st 100 Free and 200 Fly, 2nd December 31, 2020 TOWN OF WESTFIELD STATE OF NEW JERSEY ES- ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL in a motor vehicle. Abby McKinney made the National 100 Back, 3rd 200 Free); Logan TABLISHING COLLECTION FEE: $7,205.00 Swenson (1st 200 Free, 4th 100IM); OF SOLID WASTE HOURS OF PERSON TO PERSON TRANSFER cut in the 200 Back with a 2:06.93 and Hudson Wilcomes (5th 100 Free, 6th A copy of this resolution and Contract PUBLIC NOTICE COLLECTION” relating to the services are on file and Take notice that application has been set the ‘Y’ Girls 15-18 record in the 100 Breast); Wes Young (2nd 500 Free, BOROUGH OF GARWOOD 4th 200 Back, 5th 100 Back) Public hearing and adoption of this ordi- available for public inspection in the office made to the Town of Westfield to transfer 200 IM coming in at 2:08.45. Lauren of the Acting Borough Clerk. to HBC US Propco Holdings LLC the Ple- BOARD OF EDUCATION Lane set the “Y” Girls 13-14 200 13-14 GIRLS: Emily Constable (1st nance will be held on March 16, 2020 or as 100 Breast); Lauren Lane (1st 100IM soon thereafter as the matter can be heard. Colleen Huehn, nary Retail Consumption License No. 2020- MEETING SCHEDULE Back record with a 2:07.44, Clare Colleen Huehn, Acting Borough Clerk 33-001-008, as a pocket license, hereto- and 500 Free, 2nd 200 Back, 5th 100 Be it resolved that the GBOE will use the Acting Borough Clerk 1 T - 02/27/20, The Times Fee: $17.34 fore issued to Westfield Hospitality LLC. Logan lowered her 50 Free record Back); Clare Logan (1st 50, 100 and all-purpose room of the Lincoln School as 1 T - 02/27/20, The Times Fee: $24.48 The individuals and entities who will hold (23.67), her 100 Free record (51.69) 200 Free, 2nd 500 Free, 3rd 200 Back, its meeting place. Regular meetings will be 6th 100 Breast) PUBLIC NOTICE an interest in this license are: and her 200 Free record (154.85) and PUBLIC NOTICE held on the third Tuesday of the month at Christian Tedesco set the “Y” Boys 13-14 BOYS: Will Crall (3rd 200IM, NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Mindy Novack 7p.m. (unless otherwise noted). All meet- 4th 200 Breast, 6th 100 Breast); Colin NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY 220 East 67th Street, 3D ings will be conducted pursuant to and in 13-14 500 Free record with a 4:49.47. Kavanagh (4th 200 Fly, 6th 200IM); FOR THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD New York, New York 10065 accordance with New Jersey Open Public TOP 6 FINISHES: Patrick Miller (1st 200IM); Christian RESOLUTION 20-02-59 Ian Putnam Meetings Law. Be it further resolved that 11-12 GIRLS: Brooke McAndrew Tedesco (1st 200 Free, 3rd 500 Free CONTRACTOR: Topology NJ, LLC, 60 AMENDING 20-01-19 33 Valley Road the following dates be established by the (1st 100 Back, 2nd 100 Free, 5th 200 and 100 Back); JD Twilley (3rd 200IM) Union Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 GBOE for its regular meetings: 15-18 GIRLS: Abby Bebel (4th 50 NATURE OF SERVICES: Retained to CONTRACTOR: Millennium Strategies, Bronxville, New York 10708 LLC, 60 Columbia Road, Morristown, New and 500 Free, 5th 100 Free); Ellie provide redevelopment planning services HBC US Holdings Inc. Monday, March 9th 2020 - PUBLIC NOTICE Jersey, Grant Writer Cestero (2nd 100 Breast); Emma DURATION: One-year term ending De- 225 Liberty Street, 31st Floor (Committee of the Whole-action may be taken) NATURE OF SERVICE: Services NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Heinze (5th 500 Free); Viv Jeckell (3rd cember 31, 2020, which may be renewed New York, New York 10281 March 17, 2020 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY 50 Free, 5th 100 Fly); Marcelina for two (2) additional one (1) year terms, at DURATION: For a period not to exceed April 21, 2020 THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Krowinska (5th 50 Free and 100 Breast, the Town’s discretion. December 31, 2020 Hudson’s Bay Company May 19, 2020 RESOLUTION 20-02-46 6th 100 Free and 200 Breast); Erin AMOUNT: Fee not to exceed $50,000 FEE: Not to exceed $30,000.00 225 Liberty Street, 31st Floor June 16, 2020 New York, New York 10281 June 25, 2020 - McAndrew (4th 100 Free, 6th 50 Free); charged to account 20-1001-190-216. A copy of this resolution and Contract CONTRACTOR: Archive Social, 212 (Superintendent Evaluation) Julia McGann (4th 200 Back); Abby THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT relating to the services are on file and Objections, if any, should be made im- West Main Street, Suite 500, Durham, August 11, 2020 McKinney (1st 100 and 200 Back and FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE available for public inspection in the office mediately in writing to Tara Rowley, Town North Carolina September 15, 2020 200IM); Erin McKinney (2nd 50 Free, OF THE TOWN CLERK. of the Acting Borough Clerk. Clerk, Town of Westfield, 425 East Broad NATURE OF SERVICE: Services October 20, 2020 6th 200IM); Bridget Thomas (1st 1000 Tara Rowley, RMC Colleen Huehn, Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. DURATION: For a period not to exceed November 17, 2020 and 1650 Free, 3rd 100 Fly, 4th 200 Fly Town Clerk Acting Borough Clerk HBC US Propco Holdings LLC December 31, 2020 1 T - 02/27/20, The Leader Fee: $16.83 December 15, 2020 FEE: $2,388.00 and 200IM) 1 T - 02/27/20, The Times Fee: $17.85 c/o Skene Law Firm PC 15-18 BOYS: Kyle Altman (2nd 50 PUBLIC NOTICE 2614 Route 516 Regular Board meeting will start promptly A copy of this resolution and Contract Free and 100 Breast); Seth Camacho PUBLIC NOTICE Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857 at 7pm. relating to the services are on file and (1st 500 Free, 200 Back and 400IM, 3rd 2 T - 02/27/20 BOROUGH OF GARWOOD TOWN OF WESTFIELD Ana Pfalzgraf available for public inspection in the office 100 Fly); Matt Chen (3rd 50 Free, 4th & 03/05/20, The Leader Fee; $62.22 SBA/BS WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY of the Acting Borough Clerk. 100 Free); Matt London (3rd 200 Free); BUDGET MEETING 1 T - 02/27/20, The Leader Fee: $28.05 Colleen Huehn, Billy Maguire (5th 100 Fly, 6th 200 TAKE NOTICE THAT THE MAYOR AND GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2161 PUBLIC NOTICE Acting Borough Clerk Back); Carsen Sharkey (3rd 200 Back); PUBLIC NOTICE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTICE OF PENDING UNION COUNTY BOARD 1 T - 02/27/20, The Times Fee: $17.34 Matt Swenson (2nd 500 Free, 6th 200 GARWOOD, COUNTY OF UNION, STATE ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD Free); Barney Veres (5th 400IM, 6th OF NEW JERSEY WILL HOLD A SPE- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE 100 Fly); TJ Walsh (6th 500 Free) CIAL BUDGET MEETING ON TUESDAY, General Ordinance No. 2161, a sum- Date Adopted: 02/20/20 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD MARCH 10, 2020 AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE mary of which is included herein, was BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 02/20/20 PUBLIC NOTICE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAM- introduced at a Regular Meeting of the UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the BERS, 403 SOUTH AVENUE, Town Council of the Town of Westfield BOROUGH OF FANWOOD ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ORDINANCE 20-05-S GARWOOD, NEW JERSEY. THE PUR- held on February 25, 2020 and was read UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY petitive bidding as an Professional service ers has awarded a contract without com- POSE OF THIS MEETING IS TO DIS- for the first time. This ordinance will be NOTICE OF PENDING pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). petitive bidding as an Professional ORDINANCE 20-06-S CUSS THE 2020 MUNICIPAL BUDGET. further considered for final passage by BOND ORDINANCE This contract and the resolution authoriz- servicepursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) ACTION WILL NOT BE TAKEN. said Town Council at the Westfield Munici- NOTICE OF PENDING ing it is available for public inspection in the (i). This contract and the resolution autho- The bond ordinance, the summary terms CHRISTINA M. ARIEMMA, RMC pal Building, Council Chambers, 425 East BOND ORDINANCE Office of the Clerk of the Board. rizing it is available for public inspection in of which are included herein, was intro- BOROUGH ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 the Office of the Clerk of the Board. duced and passed upon first reading at a The bond ordinance, the summary terms 1 T - 02/27/20, The Leader Fee: $16.32 at a meeting beginning at 8:00 PM on RESOLUTION NO: 2020-207 meeting of the governing body of the Bor- of which are included herein, was intro- March 10, 2020 or at any time and place to AWARDED TO: Appraisal Associates, RESOLUTION NO: 2020-205 ough of Fanwood, in the County of Union, duced and passed upon first reading at a PUBLIC NOTICE which such meeting may be adjourned. All Inc., Cranford, New Jersey AWARDED TO: McMahon Associ- State of New Jersey, on February 18, meeting of the governing body of the Bor- persons interested will be given the oppor- SERVICES TO: for the purposes of pro- ates, Inc. of Yardville, New Jersey 2020. It will be further considered for final ough of Fanwood, in the County of Union, UNION COUNTY BOARD tunity to be heard concerning such ordi- viding appraisal services SERVICES TO: to provide construction passage, after public hearing thereon, at a State of New Jersey, on February 18, OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS nance. Copies of this ordinance are avail- PERIOD: February 20, 2020- Decem- administration and inspection services for meeting of the governing body to be held 2020. It will be further considered for final NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD able in full at the Office of the Town Clerk, ber 20, 2020 the replacement of 9.26 miles of Union at the Municipal Building, at 75 North passage, after public hearing thereon, at a Date Adopted: 02/20/20 Westfield Municipal Building, 425 East COSTS: in an amount not to exceed County Guiderail Martine Avenue, in the Borough of meeting of the governing body to be held Public Notice is hereby given that the Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. $20,000.00 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed Fanwood, on March 16, 2020 at 7:30 o’clock at the Municipal Building, at 75 North Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- A summary of General Ordinance No. James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk $240,698.12. PM. During the week prior to and up to and Martine Avenue, in the Borough of ers has awarded a contract without com- 2161 is as follows: of the Board Chosen Freeholders James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk including the date of such meeting copies Fanwood, on March 16, 2020 at 7:30 o’clock petitive bidding as an Professional 1 T - 02/27/20, The Leader Fee: $21.42 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the full ordinance will be available at no PM. During the week prior to and up to and servicepursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) AMENDING THE TOWN CODE 1 T - 02/27/20, The Leader Fee: $21.42 cost and during regular business hours, at including the date of such meeting copies (i). This contract and the resolution autho- PUBLIC NOTICE TO ESTABLISH REGULA- the Borough Clerk’s office for the mem- of the full ordinance will be available at no rizing it is available for public inspection in PUBLIC NOTICE TIONS CONCERNING VA- UNION COUNTY BOARD bers of the general public who shall re- cost and during regular business hours, at the Office of the Clerk of the Board. CANT AND/OR ABANDONED OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD quest the same. The summary of the terms the Borough Clerk’s office for the mem- RESOLUTION NO: 2020-209 PROPERTIES NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of such bond ordinance follows: bers of the general public who shall re- amending (Resolution No. 2020-100) Date Adopted: 02/20/20 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD quest the same. The summary of the terms SUMMARY: TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE AWARDED TO: Rainone, Coughlin Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 02/20/20 of such bond ordinance follows: PROVIDING AN APPROPRIA- Minchello, LLC, of Iselin, New Jersey Requires all owners of “vacant” and/or Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the TION OF $800,000 FOR ROAD TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE SERVICES TO: in the matter entitled “abandoned” properties, as those terms ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- IMPROVEMENTS (GENERAL PROVIDING AN APPROPRIA- Reginald Curry v. UC, et als. are defined, to annually register and pro- petitive bidding as an Professional ers has awarded a contract without com- CAPITAL) FOR AND BY THE TION OF $150,000 FOR ROAD PERIOD: March1, 2020- March 31, 2020 vide information as to such properties with servicepursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) petitive bidding as an Professional service BOROUGH OF FANWOOD IN IMPROVEMENTS (SEWER COSTS: in an amount not to exceed the Town Clerk, and pay a fee for same; (i). This contract and the resolution autho- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). THE COUNTY OF UNION, CAPITAL) FOR AND BY THE $15,000.00 for a sum not to ex- and requires the owners of such properties rizing it is available for public inspection in This contract and the resolution authoriz- NEW JERSEY AND, AUTHO- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD IN ceed:$35,000.00 to post certain signage, and undertake the Office of the Clerk of the Board. ing it is available for public inspection in the RIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE COUNTY OF UNION, James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk certain measures to maintain and secure Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2020-189 $380,000 BONDS OR NOTES NEW JERSEY AND, AUTHO- of the Board Chosen Freeholders such properties. amending (Resolution No. 2019-1057) RESOLUTION NO: 2020-201 OF THE BOROUGH FOR FI- RIZING THE ISSUANCE OF 1 T - 02/27/20, The Leader Fee: $22.44 Tara Rowley, RMC AWARDED TO: Prevention Links, amending (Resolution No. 2019-1041) NANCING PART OF THE AP- $142,500 BONDS OR NOTES Town Clerk Inc., Roselle, New Jersey AWARDED TO: Dr. Meenu Goglia PROPRIATION OF THE BOROUGH FOR FI- PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 02/27/20, The Leader Fee: $40.29 SERVICES TO: to provide operation Bhalla, MD, Bridgewater, New Jersey NANCING PART OF THE AP- Purpose(s): For road improvements to UNION COUNTY BOARD services to the mandated Intoxicated Driver SERVICES TO: to provide medical ser- PROPRIATION PUBLIC NOTICE Elm Street, Tower Place and Willow Av- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Resource Center of the County of Union vices to the patients at Cornerstone Be- enue (General Capital), including curbing Purpose(s): For road improvements to NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD PERIOD: January 1, 2020- April 30, havioral Health Hospital as a part-time and drainage, and including all work or Elm Street, Tower Place and Willow Av- Date Adopted: 02/20/20 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 2020 Medical Director materials necessary therefor or incidental enue (Sewer Capital), including curbing Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD COSTS: in the amount of $15,000.00 for PERIOD: March1, 2020- March 31, 2020 thereto. and drainage, and including all work or Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 02/20/20 a new contract total not to exceed COSTS: in an additional amount not to materials necessary therefor or incidental ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the $31,000.00 exceed $8,800.00 Appropriation: $800,000 thereto. petitive bidding as an Professional Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk Bonds/Notes Authorized: $380,000 servicepursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) ers has awarded a contract without com- of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders Grants (if any) Appropriated: $400,000 Appropriation: $150,000 (i). This contract and the resolution autho- petitive bidding as an Professional service 1 T - 02/27/20, The Leader Fee: $23.97 1 T - 02/27/20, The Leader Fee: $22.95 expected to be received from the New Bonds/Notes Authorized: $142,500 rizing it is available for public inspection in pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). Jersey Department of Transportation. Grants (if any) Appropriated: N/A the Office of the Clerk of the Board. This contract and the resolution authoriz- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Section 20 Costs: $160,000 Section 20 Costs: $30,000 ing it is available for public inspection in the Useful Life: 20 Years Useful Life: 20 Years RESOLUTION NO: 2020-191 Office of the Clerk of the Board. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION amending (Resolution No. 2018-125) This Notice is published pursuant to This Notice is published pursuant to DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AWARDED TO: Live Life Virtually, RESOLUTION NO: 2020-212 N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 LLC, Linden, New Jersey amending (Resolution No. 2019-1009) Colleen Huehn, Colleen Huehn, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 SERVICES TO: to provide online ac- AWARDED TO: DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Acting Borough Clerk Acting Borough Clerk Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under cess to curriculum, training materials, data Cole & Giblin, of Paramus, New Jersey 1 T - 02/27/20, The Times Fee: $48.96 1 T - 02/27/20, The Times Fee: $47.43 N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 3/12/20 at which time the bid collection, and full customization of a ver- SERVICES TO: in the matter entitled proposals submitted will be downloaded, and publicly opened and read, in the CONFER- sion of LLV “Your Practice Life” H.C. Equities v. UC, et als. ENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, PERIOD: March1, 2020- December 31, PERIOD: March1, 2020- March 31, 2020 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; for: 2020 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed County Route 577 (Main Street) Bridge over Route 78, Contract No. 003144330, COSTS: in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 for a sum not to exceed: Bridge Deck/Superstructure Replacement and Sign Structures, Township of $26,905.00 $140,000.00 Springfield, Township of Millburn, Union County, Essex County James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk Federal Project No: NHP-0577(333), UPC NO: 144330, DP No: 20101 of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act 1 T - 02/27/20, The Leader Fee: $23.97 1 T - 02/27/20, The Leader Fee: $22.44 of 1964. Specifically, the contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, Date Adopted: 02/20/20 Date Adopted: 02/20/20 Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontrac- Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the tors prior to contract award or authorization. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compli- petitive bidding as an Professional petitive bidding as an Professional service ance at the time of bid. servicepursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). Image by istockphoto The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 (i). This contract and the resolution autho- This contract and the resolution authoriz- U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the rizing it is available for public inspection in ing it is available for public inspection in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to the Office of the Clerk of the Board. Office of the Clerk of the Board. Net New Customers! submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on RESOLUTION NO: 2020-210 RESOLUTION NO: 2020–211 the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. amending (Resolution No. 2018-125) amending (Resolution No. 2020-101) Plans, specifications, any addenda to the specifications, and bidding information for the AWARDED TO: LaCorte, Bundy, AWARDED TO: Aloia Law Firm of proposed work are available at Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe Advertise Your Business Varady, Kinsella of Union, New Jersey Bloomfield, New Jersey to use this service. To subscribe, follow the instructions on the web site. Fees apply to SERVICES TO: in the matter entitled SERVICES TO: in the matter entitled downloading documents and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on Reginald Curry v. UC, et als. Reginald Curry v. UC, et als. the web site. All fees are directly payable to Bid Express. in Our Online-Only Pages PERIOD: March1, 2020- March 31, 2020 PERIOD: March1, 2020- March 31, 2020 Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OB- COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed TAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the following Favorable Rates • Great Exposure $15,000.00 for a sum not to ex- $15,000.00 for a sum not to exceed: locations: ceed:$25,000.00 $35,000.00 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt 70 West James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 908-232-4407 • [email protected] of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders 973-601-6690 856-486-6623 1 T - 02/27/20, The Leader Fee: $22.44 1 T - 02/27/20, The Leader Fee: $22.44 3 T - 02/20/20, 02/27/20 and 03/05/20, The Leader Fee: $217.26 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 27, 2020 Page 13 Cranford High School to Annual Awareness Expo Present Guys and Dolls March 11 at Edison School CRANFORD — The Cranford High also be available at the door. WESTFIELD — The 27th Annual a bit more lightly, enabling us to act School Performing Arts Department Student rush tickets will also be Awareness Expo is scheduled to take on what’s important to us rather than will present Guys and Dolls on Friday, available at the door for $10 with a place on Wednesday, March 11, at acting on our short-term impulses. Saturday and Sunday, February 28, 29 valid student ID. The Cranford Pub- Edison Intermediate School, 800 Participants should expect to leave and March 1. The musical Guys and lic Schools permitted items policy Rahway Avenue, Westfield, from with a set of tools that they can put to Dolls was written in the late 1940s by Jo will be in effect for the performances; 7:15 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. work in their classrooms and homes Swerling and Abe Burrows, with lyrics no bags or purses will be allowed in Presented by the Westfield PTC – right away. Speaker: Jill Saxon, Ph.D., and music by Frank Loesser. The musi- the theater. For additional informa- Special Education Committee, the BCBA-D cal was originally produced on Broad- tion, please contact Elizabeth Sheehan Awareness Expo will provide parents “Parenting in 2020: Finding way in 1950 and won the Tony Award at [email protected] or and educators of special needs Balance in a Changing World.” for Best Musical. Since then there have call Cranford High School at (908) children with information and The art of parenting in 2020 brings been several Broadway and London 709-6272. resources to aid in their ongoing its own new rewards and challenges. revivals of Guys and Dolls, as well as a education and growth. Being an effective parent in the ever- 1955 movie adaptation. Michael Daas Earns Since 1993, the Awareness Expo changing landscape of new mediums The 2020 Cranford High School has showcased distinguished speakers can be amazing, difficult, and production will mark the fourth time BA From Miami U. ranging from highly-acclaimed confusing, all at the same time. This the school has presented the classic OXFORD, Ohio — Michael Daas psychologists and educators to talk will focus on ways parents can try musical. The dress rehearsal on Feb- of Mountainside was among more financial experts and attorneys whose to be as effective as possible. ruary 27 at 7:30 p.m. will be free than 1,300 students from Miami varied insights empower parents and Understanding ways in which the lives admission for senior citizens. The University who received degrees educators to better serve their children of our kids are impacted by the performances on February 28 and 29 during Fall commencement exercises and students. environment in which they are a part, will be at 7:30 p.m. and the matinee on December 13 at Millett Hall. With an estimated 300 attendees and how we can best integrate A DAY AT THE PINEWOOD RACES...Cranford Girl Scouts Senior Troop on March 1 is at 2 p.m.. Reserved Mr. Daas graduated with a Bachelor anticipated, each session at the Expo ourselves into that environment, will 40444 of Cranford High School organized the day of races for the seventh annual will be presented twice, allowing be the focus. Speaker: Matthew Pinewood Derby held on February 8 at the Cranford United Methodist Church. tickets are available in advance online of Arts degree, majoring in Journalism, Nearly 200 Girl Scouts of all ages participated in the races. at chs.booktix.com for $15, and will Interactive Media Studies. attendees of the event to participate Liebman, Psy.D., and Megan Cook, in two presentations. LPC. The Expo will feature the following “Post Secondary Planning for well-regarded specialists: Students with Learning Disabilities, Cranford Girl Scouts Host Topics and Overview of Speakers ASD, and/or ADHD.” “What’s Going On? How to This session will help students and Navigate Diagnosis and Treatment of their parents navigate the college Annual Pinewood Derby Behavior” search and application process, as well CRANFORD — The Girl Scouts A panel of experts will discuss as post secondary planning for students of Cranford (Service Unit 48) hosted their approach to differential who have learning differences, ASD, nearly 200 Girl Scouts of all ages at diagnosis and treatment of various and/or ADHD. The session will cover its 7th Annual Pinewood Derby. disabilities and behaviors. Learning accommodations on standardized Senior Troop 40444 of Cranford High disabilities, autism spectrum testing, laws and rights for those with School organized the day of races disorder, ADHD, neurological disabilities, the differences between held on February 8 at the Cranford disorders, and more all result in accommodations in high school and United Methodist Church. Girls of all behavioral issues often clouding root college, as well as levels of support in ages used their engineering skills and causes and treatments needed. It college. Finally, speakers will address creativity to turn blocks of pine wood takes a village, and this team will the numerous options for post into miniature cars and raced. The Pinewood Derby Heat 6 Cars explain assessment and treatment as secondary planning. Speakers: Nicole four winners were: fourth place, well as collaboration between home Oringer, M.A., M.Ed., and Christina Meghan Reilly; third place, Abby Esteves said. “It has also taught the and school. Speakers: Megan Brown, Mangano, M.Ed. Folvik, second place, Audrey Gannon, girls in our troop about leadership, (From left) Jim Weichert, Chairman and Founder, Weichert Companies; James Weichert Ph.D.; Jaime Lehrhoff, M.A.; LDT- The Westfield PTC – Special and first place, Lila Schau. organization, team work, Jr., Vice Chairman, Weichert Companies; Denise Smith, President of Real Estate Services, C, and Jodi Prupis, M.Ed., OT. Education Committee will award the In addition to speed, there were responsibility, and planning.” Weichert, Realtors; Jennifer Love, manager of Weichert’s Westfield sales office; Carlo “Stuck in the Muck Doesn’t Have “Make a Difference Award” to awards for other specialized During Heat 9, the Girl Scouts of Siracusa, President of Residential Brokerage, Weichert, Realtors; and Joe McDonald, to Be So Yuck: Developing Flexible Christopher Tafelski and Samuel categories. Those included most Junior Troop 40665 from Brookside Regional Vice President, Weichert, Realtors. Responses to Difficult Thoughts” Haimann of Blue Devil XC/Track humorous, most detailed, most bling, Place School waited eagerly for their Children and adults often get stuck and Field and Westfield High School best engineered car, best wedge car, cars to race. Fifth-grader Josie Weichert, Realtors Names in the muck – muck made of faculty. This award is given annually best use of glitter, most original, best McSweeney said her favorite part uncomfortable thoughts and feelings to an individual or group who displays movie and TV themed car, best sports was watching her car speed past while – and this stuck-ness can prevent us exemplary efforts in support of special car and best in show. Abby Folvik, an eventual Grand Jennifer Love Regional Manager from doing things that are important. education. Keira Nester and Emmeline Marchesi Champion, said painting her car with This workshop will introduce parents The Expo is open to the public are fourth-grade students at Orange a Cranford theme was a highlight. of the Year for 2019 and educators to the critical skill of and is free of charge; please pre- Avenue School. Keira won an award Izabella Lukenda said speed was the behavioral flexibility – the ability to register at https://tinyurl.com/ won for most bling and Emmeline won goal for her pineapple themed car. “I WESTFIELD — Joe McDonald, October 2012 and was named hold our difficult thoughts and feelings wewc4np. for most detailed, but racing was their want to win. I’ve never won before.” regional vice president of Weichert, manager of her first office less than a favorite part of the day. Senior Troop 40444 was also Realtors, announced that Jennifer Love year later. Notably, she has notched “It was really suspenseful when supported by several other troops. from the Westfield office was named 30 consecutive months obtaining 100 we raced against each other. She was Brownie Troop 40193 hosted a Girl the sales region’s Manager of the Year percent of her revenue objective. Spring Musicals Coming In a 10th of a second faster than me,” Scout Build A Car event for the second for 2019. This award was given to one To speak with Love and learn about explained Keira. “I probably needed year. On January 11th Girl Scouts manager from Weichert’s offices the real estate services offered by March to Westfield Schools more graphite to cut down on the gathered at the First Presbyterian Church throughout Sussex, Morris, Essex and Weichert, Realtors, visit Weichert’s friction.” Working off that theory, of Cranford to share tools and work on Union counties who demonstrated Westfield office located at 185 Elm WESTFIELD — Edison Interme- 4 p.m., with 7 p.m. performances on Emmeline said she learned about their cars in a collaborative setting. exceptional management skills and led St., or call (908) 654-7777. diate School kicks off the season of Friday, March 20 and Saturday, engineering principles by working on Junior Troop 40688, which includes his or her office to outstanding About The Weichert Family of spring musicals in Westfield Public March 21 in the Roosevelt audito- her first derby car with her Dad. “It’s Ms. Esteves younger daughter, also performance in 2019. Companies Schools this Thursday, March 5, as rium at 301 Clark Street. Ticket good to have a curve, so then the air assisted with the event. “The derby has “I am thrilled to congratulate Since 1969, Weichert, Realtors has the student cast and crew bring to life information will be available on the travels over it.” taught us a lot about engineering and Jennifer on being named Manager of grown from a single office into one many of the whimsical characters cre- school website at The Pinewood Derby concept was art, but also about teamwork,” explained the Year,” McDonald said. “Jennifer of the nation’s leading providers of ated by Dr. Seuss. roosevelt.westfieldnjk12.org. introduced to the Cranford Girl Scout Kerri Esteves, a fifth grader from is committed to providing the homeownership services by putting The musical performances of community seven years ago as a way Hillside Avenue School. guidance, support and resource tools its customers first. A family of 18 “Seussical” will be held in the to get girls excited about STEM Senior Troop 40444 donated the her associates need to reach their full-service real estate-related Edison auditorium at 800 Rahway (Science, Technology, Engineering proceeds from the Derby bake sale to sales objectives and offer the best companies, Weichert provides an Avenue beginning at 4 p.m. on and Mathematics). Senior Troop Maeve Boger-O’Bryan, who is also service to their clients. Her weekly integrated real estate, mortgage, March 5, and at 7 p.m. on Friday, 40444 leaders Erin Esteves and known as Gluca Girl. Maeve was training sessions and one-on-one insurance and title settlement solution March 6 and Saturday, March 7. Stephanie Patterson were instrumental diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes two meetings are key to helping her team — branded as All Under One Roof Tickets are $10 for the Friday in launching the program. years ago when she was 12. Her dream meet and exceed their objectives.” SM— to simplify the home purchase and Saturday performances for “It’s been so exciting to watch how is to have a diabetic alert dog to help Love joined Weichert, Realtors in experience for buyers and sellers, in both presale and at the door. Visit the girls, their families and the many manage the highs and lows. Gluca most markets. Weichert leverages its https://eis.booktix.com to pur- troops embrace the challenge. It’s a Girl was developed as a way to raise Edison Speaker Series customer website, chase tickets. Please note that fun event, but it also teaches them a funds to purchase a service dog. www.weichert.com, one of the most tickets for the matinee on Thurs- lot about things like pre-planning, To Present Dr. Fallon visited real estate websites in the day, March 5 will be on sale at the trial and error, building skills, artistic WESTFIELD — Mental health and nation, to help families and door only at $5 each for general expression and so much more,” Ms. Coming This May wellness has been the important fo- individuals realize the dream of seating. cus of a new speaker series at Edison homeownership through quick and Next up at Westfield High School: Flaherty Dances At Our 48th Intermediate School, sponsored by easy access to listing information and “Chicago the Musical, the High Muhlenberg Event the Edison counselors, nurse/health the services of its real estate School Edition” with more than 130 Annual Edition educators, and the school resource professionals nationwide. Like other student actors, technicians, and musi- ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Madeline officer. Join Dr. Mykee Fowlin on family-owned and -operated cians once again combining a myriad Flaherty of Westfield was among more Monday, March 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. businesses, Weichert enjoys greater of talents. The WHS musical runs than 60 student dancers who graced as he presents “You Don’t Know Me from Thursday, March 12 through the Empie Theatre stage during public trust according to several Courtesy of Westfield Public Schools This Is Until You Know Me: A Celebration national surveys. For more Saturday, March 14, beginning at 7:30 Muhlenberg College’s Master SET TO PERFORM...Roosevelt Choreographers performances held and Acceptance of our Differences,” information, Weichert’s customer p.m. each evening in the WHS audi- Intermediate School, Westfield, eighth- the fourth and final offering in the service center can be reached at 1- torium at 550 Dorian Road. Tickets grade viola player Rishi Shroff is among February 6 to 8. Edison series for the 2019-2020 800-USA-SOLD. may be purchased at the seven intermediate students from The performances showcased Westfield school year. whstd.booktix.com. Westfield Public Schools who will ballet, contemporary dance, tap and Dr. Fowlin combines his psycho- Paid Bulletin Board Beginning on Thursday, March perform with the Central Jersey Music jazz, including new dance works by To reserve your space logical training with professional act- goleader.com/form/bulletin 19, the Roosevelt Intermediate Educators Association’s (CJMA) critically-acclaimed guest artists and Contact Jeff Gruman, ing talents to promote inclusion to- School Theatre Department presents Intermediate Orchestra in March. faculty. Sales Manager wards all people. 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Let’s Talk About Music to Truly Understand It with Thomas Elefant 1391 Martine Ave Everything You Wanted to Know About Music But Were Afraid to Ask: Tuesday, March 10 • 11:15 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. Scotch Plains &RPSDULQJ0XVLFRI'LƪHUHQW$UWLVWV Tuesday, March 17 • 11:15 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. www.jccnj.org Mozart Violin Concerto no. 4 and Symphony no. 36: Tuesday, March 24 • 11:15 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. 908-889-8800 NJ Festival Orchestra to Present ‘Opera’s Ultimate Odd Couple’ WESTFIELD — On Saturday, interpretation of these magnificent March 14, New Jersey Festival works, I predict that there will not be a ‘Delightful, Quirky’ Be Here Now Orchestra (NJFO) brings together, in dry eye in the house!” Westfield, two operatic legends for Sung in German/Italian with English the very first time as Wagner’s supertitles, NJFO’s Joseph T. monumental drama Die Walküre meets DeAlessandro Memorial Opera Playing at Dreamcatcher Rep. the tragic pathos of Leoncavallo’s Concert has been made possible Pagliacci. A cast of internationally through additional generous support acclaimed guest performers from New from Ray Catena of Union, the New York’s Metropolitan Opera and beyond Jersey State Council on the Arts and joins NJFO to present these two the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. operatic masterpieces—an unlikely The performance will take place on couple united by the tragedy and trauma Saturday, March 14, at 7 p.m. at the of forbidden love. Presbyterian Church in Westfield with “I think this might be the first time in a free pre-concert lecture by Michael history that these two works have been Rosin at 6 p.m. Opera’s Ultimate Odd performed together declared NJFO Couple will also be presented on Music Director David Wroe. “Whether Marcelina Beucher Sunday, March 15, at The Concert this coupling is considered madness or Hall at Drew University in Madison pure genius, I believe that all will these fabulous singers,” continued Mr. on Sunday, March 15, at 3 p.m. agree this is a truly grand event of Wroe. “Each of them is a star who has Tickets for both concerts ($30-$76, magnificent opera,” Mr. Wroe said. already graced the stages of some of students under 21, $15) are available First up, NJFO will present Act 1 of the most magnificent concert halls and online at www.njfestivalorchestra.org. Die Walküre, (The Valkyrie), the opera houses across the world. With Tickets may also be purchased by calling second work in Richard Wagner’s their outstanding technique and artistic the box office at (908) 232-9400. monumental four-opera cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen. Recounting the epic mythological story of the incestuous Arthouse Film Fest Brings lovers Siegmund and Sieglinde, offspring of the god Wotan, Die Walküre (1856) is admired for its The Best Films to NJ exploration of complex family entanglements and glorious music of astonishing power and complexity. Photo courtesy of Joseph Sbarro EMBRACE HAPPINESS…In the New Jersey premiere of Be Here Now at Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre in Summit, Second on the agenda is pictured, from left, Bari (Laura Ekstrand), LuAnne (Daria M. Sullivan) and Mike (Clark Carmichael) discuss happiness with Leoncavallo’s 1892 Pagliacci Patty (Nicole Callender). Free yoga and meditation will be offered before Sunday matinees. The show runs through Sunday, (Clowns), which also depicts a story March 8. Buy tickets at https://www.dreamcatcherrep.org or by calling Brown Paper Tickets at (800) 838-3006. of illicit love—but this time a gritty, down-to-earth presentation of By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY (Daria M. Sullivan), Patty’s niece, are dissipates as fast as it appeared, while jealousy and retribution among Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times at work at the fulfillment center where a jazz rendition of South Pacific’s characters drawn from everyday life. SUMMIT — Dreamcatcher they wrap, label and package items that “Happy Talk” ironically is the scene- Renowned for its operatic “verismo” Repertory Theatre’s production of have been purchased online. Bari’s dour change music. style featuring emotionally charged Be Here Now by Deborah Zoe personality casts a pall over the Patty has fixed up Bari with her harmonies and melodies, this short Laufer is a delightful, quirky look workplace: she’s grumpy, gloomy, cousin Mike Cooper (Clark Italian work includes some of opera’s at a serious situation. always seeing the glass of life half Carmichael) for a date that very most famous ‘easy listening’ tunes The set has a backwall filled with empty. The other two, mirthful and evening. Bari doesn’t want any part of such as Canio the clown’s tragic junk, garbage and broken furniture. helpful by nature, try to talk her out of it. Out of obligation to her co-worker, soliloquy “Vesti la giubba,” made At first look, it’s a mishmash of her never-ending bad mood with she goes to meet him but to let him famous by Enrico Caruso. unrelated items, but as the 90-minute suggestions that she needs more than know she’s not up to dating. At that “These two operatic staples, play unfolds, the relevance of the yoga,–perhaps a sunshine lamp or a moment she has another “spell” and diametrically opposed on a stylistic cast-offs is revealed. The upstage wall boyfriend. The easy banter between the Mike says he thinks she has a brain level, hold a commonality in that they is the over-arching visual. The play co-workers is delivered with credibility. tumor. Real cheery first date chitchat. both present shockingly ‘peculiar’ love ARTHOUSE FILMS...Resistance starring Jesse Eisenberg (pictured), The Personal takes place in five different locales in Realistically, Bari has reason to be The spell causes Bari to transform into couplings,” explained Mr. Wroe. History of David Copperfield starring Dev Patel and Tilda Swinton, The Truth a small town. Throughout the play, a depressed. She has only 17 days left to an emboldened vixen and she takes Innovative and visionary stage and starring Catherine Deneuve and Juliette Binoche and many more not-yet-released portion of the stage transforms to a complete her PhD thesis and her him home for her carnal pleasure. costume design by Stage Director movies will premiere in the Arthouse Film Festival beginning Monday, March 9, Next, Bari gets to hear Mike’s tragic Maria Todaro further intensifies the at AMC Mountainside and AMC Monmouth Mall. For information, call (732) yoga studio, the backroom of a teaching assignment was put on hold 870-6012 or visit: arthousefilmfestival.com. fulfillment center, the street outside until she finishes. The thesis’ topic-- backstory. Through communication juxtaposition of the two operas. Die of a restaurant, a cabin, and a hospital nihilism--could depress anyone. On top and empathy for each other, they both Walküre is set in a futuristic, MOUNTAINSIDE — On Cannes, Toronto, Telluride, Venice, room. Bravo to Director Harry Patrick of that, Bari’s parents have died recently. grow. Bari faces life-altering decisions apocalyptic world. I Pagliacci will Monday, March 9, Arthouse Film Berlin, SXSW and the other important Christian, with Lighting and Set Both of Bari’s co-workers confide about how she will handle the medical take place in the Wild West. Festival will return for 10 weeks to film festivals. We also work to ferret Designer Zach Pizza, Assistant Scenic that they take Zoloft and other drugs to dilemma. Does she follow doctor’s Continued Mr. Wroe, “We believe its home base New Jersey theatres: out potential hits in the development Artist Taryn Pizza and Props Designer lighten their mood. “This is me but orders to remove the problem and opposites can attract and so there is AMC Mountainside and AMC and production stages so we are ready Danielle Constance, who have happier,” says Patty. Bari counters that lose the euphoria-inducing seizures something for everyone in this evening Monmouth Mall. to pounce on the best films first,” Mr. cleverly made that set work. everyone in America is trying to be or get “fixed” and go back to her of spectacular opera. Sophisticated If you are not one of the thousands Rose said. In one scene at a yoga studio, lights happy through artificial means. “We world of endless gray? aficionados of Wagner will easily of New Jersey film buffs who have “Last year, before release to the come up on three co-workers unrolling get older and then die,” she retorts. Propelled by Mr. Christian’s recognize and appreciate the genius attended in years past, just imagine public, we premiered: Marriage Story, their yoga mats and assuming the lotus The other two believe in an afterlife direction, Ms. Ekstrand and Mr. of I Pagliacci set in a period of myth- seeing a festival-winning gem before The Two Popes, The Biggest Little Farm, position. Bari (Laura Ekstrand) is and that also helps them to have Carmichael have impeccable timing making cowboys, gunslingers and release to the public, then the lights Waves, In the Aisles, By the Grace of center stage. Her body language and purpose. “Believing in heaven makes and beautiful chemistry together. They saloon madams. Those looking for come up, and there in front of you are God, The Current War and many more facial expressions alert the audience me happy,” LuAnne says. She goes have revealing monologues that are the “verismo” of I Pagliacci should the creators of the film, ready to answer outstanding films, which then went on immediately that she just doesn’t want on to tell Bari, “I pray for faith, portrayed with each character’s rawness be prepared to be converted to Wagner questions and discuss their work. to earn nine Oscar, 10 Golden Globe to participate. The soothing, melodious forgiveness, and you, Bari.” To that, and vulnerability. Both characters are by Ms. Todaro’s extraordinary “Mad Oscar winners and nominees Alan and 11 British Academy Award voice of the unseen yoga instructor has Bari feels “loopy” and falls to the searching for meaning, for purpose and Max” interpretation!” Arkin, Frank Darabont, Jesse nominations,” Mr. Rose continued. no effect on her and she picks up her ground. LuAnne is certain that God their emotional passages touch on age- A cast of internationally acclaimed Eisenberg, Ethan Hawke, Jean-Pierre For information, to see which films mat and storms out, bewildering her has struck her. During this spell, she old theological and philosophical guest performers from New York Jeunet, Melissa Leo, Viggo Mortensen, were screened in the past, or which two co-workers. sees light and sound and feels instantly questions of existence. Are we mere Metropolitan Opera and beyond joins Chazz Palminteri, John Sayles, Aaron ones may be screened this year, or to In the next scene, Bari, Patty Cooper buoyant. The ecstatic mood (with pinballs bouncing through this world? NJFO to present the two operas. Sorkin, Fisher Stevens and David register, visit: (Nicole Callender) and LuAnne Cooper wonderful lighting by Mr. Pizza) “Is there a me?” questions Bari. Mike’s Metropolitan Opera’s Adam Strathairn have joined Dylan Baker, www.ArthouseFilmFestival.com or issue is the building walls out of castoffs Laurence Herskowitz, who hails from Jim Breuer, Famke Janssen, Danai call (732) 870-6012. or garbage, not perfect things. There’s a Livingston, New Jersey, sings the role Gurira, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Derek The festival is open to anyone, but MUSIC DIRECTOR DAVID WROE ton of depth in this multi-level piece that of Seigmund (Die Walküre). American Luke, Mary Stuart Masterson, David seating is limited, so early enrollment THE JOSEPH DEALESSANDRO MEMORIAL OPERA CONCERT is overflowing with irony, wit and pathos. dramatic soprano Amber Smoke sings Morse, Connie Nielsen, Joe Pantoliano is advised. Subscription is $139 for What’s especially laudable about the role of Seigmund’s twin sister and Kevin Smith as guest speakers five weeks or $245 for all 10 weeks. Ms. Laufer’s play is that easy, Sieglinde and world-renowned bass who have come to share their insights After March 3, rates will go up. Also melodrama moments are rejected in Steven Fredericks performs the role of with festival participants. being offered is a specially priced flex and present favor of thoughtful, credible Hunding, Sieglinde’s brutish and The festival has hosted 1,954 movie ticket, so users may choose any eight suggestions for her characters. sinister husband. premieres with 1,192 live guest out of 10 nights for their convenience. Ms. Ekstrand, always a delight to The cast of Pagliacci includes 2019 appearances over the past 29 years. Confirmed films and those under watch, is especially riveting in this Metropolitan Opera National Council “The program will always be flexible consideration for the upcoming festival Opera’s Ultimate Odd Couple role, beautifully expressive in voice finalist Jeremy Brauner as Canio, in order to take advantage of include: Driveways with Brian and face. She can pull off the dual internationally acclaimed Polish opportunities as they arise,” said Dennehy, Christine Ebersole, and personalities handily. When she soprano Marcelina Beucher adds Festival Director Chuck Rose. Director Andrew Ahn; Fatima with delivers the line, “One day of Nedda, Canio’s wife, and Metropolitan “Wonderful surprises and fantastic Harvey Keitel, Goran Visnjic, and happiness is better than 50 years of no Opera tenor TJ Capobianco is Beppe. celebrities can pop up out of nowhere, Director Marco Pontecorvo; I’m Your happiness,” we are taken aback by “We are thrilled to be joined by so we try to keep the schedule as fluid Woman with Rachel Brosnahan, that truth. Likewise, when Mr. as possible.” Marsha Stephanie Blake, and Director Carmichael reveals his character’s “Even before we started in 1991, I Julia Hart; John Lewis: Good Trouble, unfathomable weight of guilt, he cries Are You Minding began working to create an Director Dawn Porter; Nomad: In the in anguish and the audience grows international VIP network of actors, Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin, Director silent in feeling the character’s pain. 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HOERLE ‘OW’ AWARD; SCANLAN, SILBER, JACOBS, GIMBLETTE, NOCK, SHRINER, KANTERMAN, MURRAY WIN Cougars Win District 14 Mat Title; Blue Devils 2nd, 5 Champs

By DAVID B. CORBIN and Cranford matmen this sea- Westfield on February 22. On 10 wrestlers for the upcoming St. Joseph’s Metuchen (SJ) at Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times son got even more interesting at January 11, the Cougars edged region tournament with four in- 99.5, Voorhees (V) at 91, Union Competition between Westfield the District 16 Tournament in the Blue Devils to claim their dividual champions, three sec- (U) at 62.5, Metuchen (M) at 62, sixth straight Union County Tour- onds and three thirds to snatch Millburn (Mb) at 57, Bayonne (B) nament title but Westfield came the crown away from the Blue at 54 and AL Johnson at 26. See & Subscribe at back to humble Cranford, 44-22, Devils, who had won the District The Blue Devils did, however, Ballyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo in a dual match on January 29. 16 title last year. The Cougars claim five champions with Luke This time the Cougars qualified finished with a total of 204, fol- Hoerle (126-lbs) who was also Submit commentary and items for publishing. lowed by Westfield at 184, named the Outstanding Wres- Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste Bridgewater-Raritan (Br) at 127, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, February 27, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

This page is brought to you by: Prominent Properties / Sotheby’s International Realty, Westfield Office 908-654-6666 • www.prominentproperties.com/westfield-office tler, Luke Scanlan (160-lbs), Jer- (SJ) in 1:14 with a wrist/half mat then pinned him in 1:48 with that in my head that no one is takedowns and an escape to beat emy Silber (132-lbs), Quinn nelson. Before the pin, Hoerle a wrist/half nelson. working as hard as me. No one Jack McGowan (M), 7-1, in the Gimblette (120-lbs) and Luke began with a four-point barrel “All three of my matches today has coaches like me. When you 132-lb semis. But the best was Jacobs (113-lbs), while the Cou- throw then added three more were all first-period pins. I like to feel tired and you almost take a yet to come when Silber quickly gars had four with Evan takedowns, one being an impres- put the pressure on early on. I shot, that comes back in your clamped Cougar Gluck in a cradle Kanterman (195-lbs), Max Nock sive ankle pick. wanted to go into the post sea- head and says, ‘I want to finish from the takedown position to (170-lbs), Kevin Shriner (285- “On the first one, I went to my son, I haven’t peaked yet but I this.’ I have that in my mind and record the pin in 56 seconds. lbs) and Colin Murray (145-lbs). classic dump and the other am getting there. I want to make it keeps me going,” Murray ex- “I wrestled that kid in counties Blue Devils Jon Heard (220- takedown, the ankle pick, I saw sure I am getting better every plained. and I knew I would be able to lbs) and Ethan Composto (106- his weight moving back because single time I am stepping on the Murray pinned his first oppo- break him, so I clenched the face lbs) placed second while Mike I was pressuring in. So I thought mat and I am performing better nent in 2:40 with an arm bar/ and it was a quick pin. Last year Murphy (138-lbs) placed third. I could exploit that and I went for every single time. And I think I tight waist then advanced to the in districts, I took second and Cougars Jimmy Gluck (132-lbs), his ankle,” described Hoerle, who did that today. Last year I lost in 145-lb finals when he pinned Tyler after the match, I told my coach Luke DiGiovanni (138-lbs) and added, “This is just one of the the finals. It’s great to win,” Hisko (Br) in 5:00. In the title I would be back. Since then I Justin Alpaugh-McLean (182-lbs) stepping stones. Hopefully three Scanlan expressed. bout, Murray grabbed a convinc- have been working to win a dis- placed second, while Will regions after next week. You have Murray was the first Cougar to ing 8-0, majority decision over trict title and make a good run in Fernandez (106-lbs), Christian to win this if you want to be a grab the crown and he also was Mike Mosier (V). the post season. This put me in a Esposito (152-lbs) and Shane state champ and that’s what I am on a mission. “After I got that first takedown, good position to make it to Atlan- Kanterman (160-lbs) placed looking for this year.” “After I lost in counties, I have in my head I said to myself, ‘I’m tic City,” Silber said. third. Scanlan was on a mission when been waking up at five in the going to be a district champion.’ Nock recorded a pair of pins to Hoerle advanced to the 126-lb he recorded a fall in 1:03 and a morning going on runs with my After I got my second takedown, reach the 170-lb finals where finals with a pair of quick pins fall in :49 seconds to reach the brother [Gavin] who was a state I knew it,” Murray said. three was a charm when he used then claimed his third district 160-lb finals where he quickly finalist. So when I go out there Silber pinned his first oppo- a leg scissors and a power half to title when he pinned Vince Genna took Garrett Loescher (V) to the and wrestle kids like that, I have nent in 1:00 then recorded three CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-3 Thursday, February 27, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

more photos next page crank Leonardo Spina (Br) in Gimblette, who added, “This is him down. The second period, I stay strong. There was no trick. Giovanni Alejandro (SJ) for the 1:32. my second time being champion. couldn’t really do that. With the I just rode him hard, kept pres- title. DiGiovanni (138-lbs) re- “He took a shot. I defended I have more goals. I want to win shorter time, I was able to do sure on him the entire time,” corded a fall in :53 and a 9-1, pretty well. Then I got on top, got my regional tournament and I that,” said Kanterman, who Jacobs described. majority decision then lost a 5-3 my leg in, got a few back points, want to place in AC.” added, “I want to give a shout As the third seed at 285-lbs, battle to Nick Sacco (Br). got my arm through, twisted over After recording a fall in 2:35 out to my boys on the ice hockey Shriner began his journey with a Alpaugh-McLean (182-lbs) had a and sagged my hips and I got the and an 8-2 decision at 195-lbs, team who won the county cup fall in 5:20 then he knocked off pair of very near takedowns just call,” Nock recalled. “It feels re- Kanterman definitely had his last night.” second-seeded Thano Kofos (ALJ) outside the circle negated in his ally good!” work cut out for him in his bout Jacobs, who won the title last in 1:27 to reach the champion- title bout with Brett MacMath Speaking of missions, Blue with Nick Cordero (Br) for the year at 106-lbs, seeded third at ship bout to face Gianni Principato (Br) that he lost 2-0. Heard re- Devil Gimblette (120-lbs), who title. After a scoreless first pe- 113-lbs pinned his first oppo- (SJ). Shriner got the jump with a corded a pair of first-period pins won his first bout by fall in 1:02 riod, Cordero escaped in the sec- nent in 3:26 then knocked off first-period takedown and an to reach the 220-lb final where then worked a pair of takedowns ond but Kanterman escaped in second-seeded Anthony Bistany escape in the second period. he dropped a brutal, 8-3, deci- and a reversal to knock off sec- the third to send the bout to (SJ), 9-3, recording a takedown, Principato escaped in the third sion to Keith Simon (B). ond-seeded Mike Policarpio (Mb), overtime. Another scoreless a nearfall and a pair of reversals. but Shriner answered with a Blue Devil freshman Murphy 6-3, was more than ready when standing period had Cordero In the title bout, Jacobs yielded a takedown which would lead to a (138-lbs) was not intimidated by he faced Dave Rosenfeld (SJ) for choose the bottom position but takedown to top-seeded Seven 5-2 victory. Sacco in a 7-4 loss in the semis. the title. Gimblette slicked him Kanterman controlled him for the Rich (V) but answered with a “I worked very hard for this. I He then recovered to claim third with a takedown and a three- entire 30 seconds then escaped two-point tilt and a reversal to thank my coaches like Julian with a 14-2, majority decision point leg-scissors/chest tilt be- in the next period to claim a 2-1 grab a 4-2 decision. Jacobs con- Campo coming in as an alumni over Tyler Haynes (M). Fernandez fore shifting to a tight waist/half decision. trolled Rich throughout the en- and helping me,” expressed placed third at 106-lbs when he nelson for the pin in 1:42. “I kept cool, calm and col- tire second period and then the Shriner. “As I was going through pinned Bavly Halaka (B) in 1:32 “My semifinal, my opponent lected. There was really nothing remainder of the third period my match, I knew he was going with a cradle. Esposito (152-lbs) had a similar style as me. I had much going on in the first few after he added his reversal. to try to throw me. I was focusing took third when he pinned Karin trouble on the bottom but even- periods. When I got to overtime, “I lost in the regions last year. on blocking him and then getting Khan (M) in 1:02. Shane tually I powered through and I wanted it to pay off,” Kanterman I wasn’t going to take no for an to my shots. I was hoping to ride Kanterman (160-lbs) took third came up on top. My final match, explained. answer. I remember going down him a little more but I couldn’t. It with a 10-4 decision over Koby I took a double takedown and And it really did pay off when 2-0 but I had to keep my compo- feels amazing!” Williams (M). kept the pressure. I like to put in he controlled Cordero in that 30- sure. I got on top and I knew I At 106-lbs, Composto recorded legs but I was able to pin him second OT period. had to get a turn. At the end a pair of first-period pins before Probitas Verus Honos with the half,” described “It was good to be able to hold when I was up 4-2, I just had to dropping a 4-2 decision to Page S-4 Thursday, February 27, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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