Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, May 6, 2021 OUR 131ST YEAR – ISSUE NO. 18-2021 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Westfield BOE Appoints New Supt.; Honors Philhower Winner

By JENNIFER GLACKIN He earned a Master of Arts in Urban Pi Day projects. Colleagues remarked Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Education from New Jersey City Uni- on Ms. Rygiel’s positive attitude, dedi- WESTFIELD — Raymond A. versity in 2002, and a Master of Arts in cation to students and teachers, and Gonzalez, Ed.D., was named the new Educational Administration and Super- fun approach to learning. McKinley superintendent of Westfield Public vision in 2005 from Rutgers Univer- Principal Marc Buinno, Ed.D., re- Schools at the virtual Westfield Board sity, where he also earned his Doctor of marked on Ms. Rygiel’s “growth of Education (BOE) meeting on Tues- Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Ad- mindset” and “awesome sense of hu- day. Dr. Gonzalez will begin his new ministration and Supervision in 2012. mor.” position effective Sunday, August 1, Board member Michael Bielen said “I am deeply humbled and extremely replacing Margaret the board underwent honored to receive this award,” said Dolan, Ed.D., follow- an “extremely thor- Ms. Rygiel, who described her role as ing her retirement this ough search process” a basic skills teacher as one where she summer. Dr. Gonzalez and that Dr. Gonzalez gets to provide students with “extra,” will be paid an annual “stood out as the best from extra instruction to an “extra salary of $231,540. fit for our district.” confidence boost.” “I’ve really come to The board honored Teaching, especially this past year, appreciate that the one of Westfield’s was a true team effort, she said, noting Westfield community is longtime educators at her colleagues’ abilities to adapt and truly a place that values the meeting. Nancy innovate. “I share this award with mem- and supports educa- Rygiel, an Achieve bers of our community,” she said. Ms. tion,” Dr. Gonzalez math teacher at Rygiel also recognized school admin- said. He said he is Franklin Elementary istrators, custodians, nurses, secretar- thrilled and honored to School and Achieve ies, guidance counselors, parents, and be named the next su- language arts teacher especially the students for all of their Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader perintendent of at McKinley Elemen- hard work and efforts during a difficult SPRING CLEANING...The Westfield Green Team and volunteers from local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops clean up Tamaques Park on May 2 during the Annual Spring Cleanup in honor of Earth Day. Westfield. Raymond A. Gonzalez, Ed.D. tary School, was rec- year. Currently the super- ognized as the 2021 Starting Monday, May 17, elemen- intendent of the Rotary Club of tary students will be able to attend Westwood Regional school district, Westfield Philhower Fellowship school in person for more time each which is comprised of the Borough of Award winner. Ms. Rygiel teaches day. Superintendent Dolan said there Planning Board Hears Circulation Westwood and Washington Township basic skills to students who need ex- are no plans to move the middle schools in Bergen County, Dr. Gonzalez has tra support and is the Instructional or high school to full-day schedules at spent 23 years in education. He started Technology Support teacher at this time. The guidance is different for Plan, Approves Resolutions as a Bilingual Education/English as a Franklin. older students, said Dr. Dolan, who Second Language (ESL) teacher in In a video tribute, Franklin School also said there are space limitations Paterson, before becoming an elemen- Principal Paul Duncan, Ed.D., said, for grades 6 to 12. By JESSE WINTER The slideshow highlighted issues such cess and improving bus stops. tary-school principal (Westwood), as- “Nancy is so deserving of this award. Westfield middle schools have 85 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader as the lack of connection between the But what was absent, according to sistant superintendent (Paterson) and She has so much passion and brings a percent of their population who have WESTFIELD — Westfield is a town North and South Avenue corridors, planning board member Michael La superintendent (Hackensack, then love of math to what she does. Her kids chosen hybrid learning, while the high ever evolving. That was the vision out- downtown redevelopment, the Place, were “adaptive reuse strategies” Westwood). know she believes in them and she is a school has 60 percent. Therefore, there lined in a presentation given to the community’s desire for mixed-use or a strategy articulated in the master Dr. Gonzalez graduated cum laude constant advocate for them.” Ms. are too many students to distance safely Westfield Planning Board by the con- buildings and traffic concerns at prob- plan that encourages developers and from Princeton University in 1996 with Rygiel is the driving force behind Math during lunch, said Dr. Dolan, who sulting team H2M Architects and Engi- lematic intersections. the community to use existing resources. a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. Night, which was virtual this year, and referenced the six-foot social-distanc- neers and WSP, which presented a “Uni- Also covered were “opportunity ar- “Green building and sustainable de- ing lunch guidelines. When parents fied Land Use and Circulation Element eas” for redevelopment that featured velopment involve using what already questioned how other districts are able Working Draft” as a supplement to the notable sites including the former Lord exists instead of wasting resources,” Inspiration Roll Could Face to return middle- and high-school stu- town’s upcoming updated master plan. & Taylor and Rialto Theater properties, said Mr. La Place. “For instance, on the dents to full-time learning, Dr. Dolan The presentation provided a frame- along with municipal parking lots Lord & Taylor site, we have a very large said those districts have a lower per- work for future development and prin- throughout the town. building that’s in very good shape,” he Suspension of Operations centage of in-person students, which ciples, with Monday night’s meeting With a focus on transportation and said. allows for proper social distancing. focusing on the intersection of land use infrastructure, the working draft of the In other news, the planning board By JESSE WINTER perience in the food-service industry The next Westfield BOE meeting and transportation, according to the Unified Land Use and Circulation Ele- reviewed and approved an ordinance Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and operates six restaurants, cited will be on Tuesday, May 18. presentation given to the planning board. ment featured ways to ease transporta- amending the town’s land use ordi- WESTFIELD — After multiple high employee turnover as a major tion demands by offering more options nance designating a pre-Revolutionary food-safety violations, the Westfield challenge facing his business. for people moving throughout the mu- War era house located at 923 Central Board of Health voted unanimously Mr. Pinto further underlined the Tesla Supercharging Stations nicipality. Avenue as an historic site. during its May 3 meeting to authorize difficulty of “holding on to employ- Some suggestions were more pro- The house, which dates back to the potential use of an abeyance — or ees that are competent,” or “other- gressive in nature and included exam- 1800 according to the tax record, will suspension of operations — for In- wise being able to get competent Approved in Cranford ining the possibility of the town adopt- be preserved while being part of a spiration Roll for two days if the employees altogether; managers, ing e-scooters, bikeshare and carshare subdivision that will see the lot fea- Central Avenue eatery is found to too,” with the pandemic being a fac- By MARTA ESQUÍROZ utes, it has accessible restaurants and services. The presentation also outlined ture a second residential home. Ac- have any rating less than satisfactory tor. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader other places they can frequent,” Mr. more standardized approaches, includ- cording to the board, Block 4813, Lot from health inspectors within the next Mr. Chung’s appeal for leniency CRANFORD — Following a hear- Karp said. ing recommendations to develop im- 32, where the house is situated, will two years. from the board also emphasized his ing Monday night, the zoning board of The Cranford QuickChek gas station proved sidewalk plans, pedestrian cross- be subdivided. The adjacent house to The board’s unanimous decision effort to constantly bring in state- adjustment approved an application by was the place selected for this installa- ing improvements, bicycle network be constructed on the property will comes after Health Inspector Christie certified food-safety experts to train Tesla Inc. to install 12 Tesla super- tion. “It’s a partner of the company,” plans and improved access to public complement the existing historical Visokay reported the findings from managers and food handlers in an charging stations at 370 North Avenue Mr. Karp pointed out. transportation such as train station ac- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 her inspections beginning in March effort to meet food-safety standards. East. He continued by explaining that Tesla 2021, with her latest inspection oc- Making his client’s case for the Jesse Karp, deployment lead for su- vehicles will have a system that will curring on April 29. opportunity to demonstrate compli- percharging in the northeast, explained indicate “the opening hours of the store” Mountainside Council Eyes “When I went in to conduct the ance with health safety standards, Mr. that the goal of installing the super- and “the number of charger spots avail- initial inspection on March 24, there Pinto asked for additional random charging stations is to provide “Tesla able,” as well as the “charging esti- were quite a few food-borne illness visits from health inspectors over the vehicle owners with a sense of comfort mated time.” Vacant Properties Ordinance risk factors found out of compliance,” next four weeks to demonstrate com- as they travel long distance. Furthermore, Mr. Karp said that the noted Ms. Visokay. pliance and avoid an abeyance that “On the road, Tesla provides fre- waiting time “in the convenience stores By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL ments to the subdivision ordinance Specifically, Ms. Visokay men- could see the next violation result in quent stops where the charging can take would be around 20 to 25 minutes Specially Written for The Westfield Leader need to be made as to increase the tioned no reporting of the rice’s pH the establishment’s suspension of op- place. Most of them in New Jersey are putting 200 miles on the vehicle,” while MOUNTAINSIDE — A new ordi- subdivision lot size. levels in the restaurant’s logs meant erations for two days. located in convenience stores, so when it increases up to “45 or more for a nance was discussed Tuesday evening It was noted that at a recent board to track rice acidification. Ahead of the unanimous vote that the customer is charging for 20 min- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 at the Mountainside governing body’s of adjustment meeting, a developer “When I went in to check the pH authorized a potential abeyance if work session meeting. Mountainside sought a three-lot subdivision, where logs, for the acidification of rice, there Inspiration Roll receives a health in- Mayor Paul Mirabelli talked about the mayor feels a two-lot subdivision was no reporting in the log. And when spection rating less than satisfactory, officials crafting an ordinance to reg- would be more appropriate. I asked the person in charge to dem- Board Secretary Megan Avallone ister vacant properties with the owner Mayor Mirabelli said that because onstrate how to calibrate the pH meter, based her recommendation on a “long- who abandoned them. The mayor the current ordinance is at 15,000 the first pH meter did not turn on standing pattern” of health-code vio- stated that vacant properties, espe- square feet per lot, the developer was (and) the second pH meter that was lations that stemmed from repeated cially on a foreclosed business, can able to squeeze three properties in provided mid-inspection was not cali- violations over the last three and a become an eyesore to the borough. where two would be much more suit- brating correctly,” Ms. Visokay said. half years. The ordinance, the mayor said, able. He added that this was a case of Moreover, according to Ms. “I certainly understand what Mr. would give the borough more control “clearly overbuilding.” Visokay, the April 29 inspection in- Chung is saying, that it is really hard, by knowing the identity of the owner. He noted that the smaller lot size is cluded no recording of how long the especially now more than ever, to “This is something that we need with “problematic” in some cases where rice was left out. maintain and retain staff that are some of the vacant properties in neighbors are forced to have to con- “I asked the manager what time the knowledgeable,” said Ms. Avallone. town,” he concluded. The plan is to tend with the overbuilding. rice was placed out; she was unclear,” “We have to make sure the food is have an ordinance reading for the It also was brought up that some said Ms. Visokay. safe, and right now I’m not necessar- June work session. builders just leave one wall up in Present during the virtual Zoom ily sure it is.” In addition, the mayor and mem- order to use the term “addition,” when meeting were Daniel Chung, the Ms. Avallone noted that the health bers of the council noted that amend- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 owner of Inspiration Roll, and his department has spent “many, many lawyer, Darin Pinto. hours with this establishment trying PAGE INDEX Mr. Pinto requested the board grant to get them to come in compliance Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 7 with the sanitary code.” According to additional time and inspections for Ruth E. Maloney for The Westfield Leader Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-12 Mr. Chung’s establishment so that the board secretary, there were re- ART IN THE PARK...Heda Matiejunas works on her Brightwood Park-inspired Police ...... 2 Home Sales ... 3 Inspiration Roll may demonstrate peated violations in 2018 as well as painting, winning first place, during the Art in the Park Plein Air event on May Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 12 health-code compliance. 2019. 1. The event was judged by Jaclyn Civins of Evalyn Dunn Gallery and hosted by Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 13-14 Mr. Chung, who has 15 years’ ex- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 the Friends of Brightwood Park and the Westfield Art Association. Page 8 Thursday, May 6, 2021 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION Westfield Recreation Approves Proposals

By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL This project also was unanimously Specially Written for The Westfield Leader approved. The troop also will seek WESTFIELD – Two Girl Scout approval from the town council in the Bronze Award projects and two new near future. summer events were approved Mon- In addition, two events were ap- day evening at the Westfield Recre- proved for the July calendar. Adam ation Commission meeting. Peazy was approved for a 60- to 80- Troop 40360 was given the green minute movie event showing outdoor light from the commission to update sporting activities such as skiing. This the women’s bathroom at Tamaques will take place July 8 through 11 at Park. The girls did a presentation on Tamaques Park. Details will be the updates they want to see, noting worked out soon. that the lavatory has been defaced The second event is a three-, six-, Fred T. Rossi for The Westfield Leader IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR...The Scotch Plains Farmers Market kicks off its with graffiti and there is chipped paint 12- or 24-hour run to benefit a clean- 29th season this past Saturday in the municipal parking lot on Park Avenue. The on the walls. water charity. The event was approved market will continue to be open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The girls stated that they would to be held in Tamaques Park on the purchase the paint for the project and last weekend in July. would work in conjunction with the In his report, Recreation Director Garwood Bd. of Education town’s Public Works Department to Don Bogardus stated that summer do the painting. They added that they registration had just started and that wanted to include a mural on the wall. the recreation department was prep- Ruth E. Maloney for The Westfield Leader Adopts 2021-2022 Budget It also was reported that the troop ping for summer activities. He noted AWARD-WINNING ART...Ten artists produced paintings inspired by Brightwood Park during the Art in the Park Plein Air event this past Saturday. Pictured is first- planned to install a new automated that Westfield will host an Ultimate place winner Heda Matiejunas. The event was judged by Jaclyn Civins of Evalyn By JULIA BONAVITACOLA cent. This increases the current tax rate paper towel holder and automated Frisbee Tournament on Memorial Day Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Dunn Gallery and hosted by the Friends of Brightwood Park and the Westfield Art from approximately 1.142 to 1.162. soap dispenser in addition to a new weekend in which 12 high-school/ Association. GARWOOD – The Garwood Board The board of education thanked Dr. and larger garbage receptacle and a middle-school teams will participate. of Education met on Tuesday to adopt Frohnapfel for his detailed presenta- new baby-changing table. It was said that three of the teams the $10.5-million 2021-2022 school tion on the budget. Maureen The girls noted that they planned were from Westfield. SP-F Elementary Students year budget. Scepkowski said that Dr. Frohnapfel various fundraisers to help pay for the It was approved and noted that new Business Administrator Dennis made the budget very clear for all of upgrades, including cookie sales, a swim-team fees for the Summer Me- Frohnapfel, Ed.D., gave board mem- them to understand before they made a used-book sale and a lanyard sale, morial Pool Team would be set at To Get Full-Day Return bers a PowerPoint presentation that decision. mask and rubber bracelet sale. Their $100 a swimmer. In addition, swim- outlined the amount of money allo- The board of education approved the next step is to go before the Westfield lesson fees also are being increased By JENNIFER GLACKIN budget at the meeting. The total bud- cated through the budget. “Most of budget unanimously after a few clarifi- Town Council for approval. to $70 per session for early-bird reg- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader get is approximately $106.7 million, these slides we went over, most of them cation questions. The board had no Troop 40780 also made a presenta- istrants and $80 for those not register- SCOTCH PLAINS — At last with $96.6 million being raised via in detail in our preliminary hearing...We other business scheduled for this meet- tion for a Bronze Award project to ing early. Thursday’s board of education meet- the local tax levy. As previously re- do have some changes to the budget ing, but President Ralph Trentacosta build fairy houses out of natural ma- The next Westfield Recreation ing, Superintendent Joan Mast, Ed.D., ported in The Westfield Leader, the that I will spend a little more time on,” reminded his colleagues to fill out their terials from the outdoors and to pre- Commission meeting is scheduled for thanked staff for their efforts to re- average house in Scotch Plains should said Dr. Frohnapfel. board evaluations as soon as possible. pare scavenger hunts to various loca- Monday, June 7, at 7:30 p.m. It was open the district’s five elementary expect a 1.92-percent increase in taxes The first change that Dr. Frohnapfel To view the presentation that was tions around town. These include noted that the meetings will remain schools for five full days on Monday, (approximately $14.45 per month), went over was in the projected revenue shown during this meeting, all borough Tamaques Park, Sycamore Park, the virtual at this time. Directions for May 17. In an April 28 letter to the while the average house in Fanwood chart. A budgeted fund balance of residents can go to the Garwood Board Memorial Pool and fields and the logging onto the meetings are on the community, Dr. Mast wrote that the should expect a 4.89-percent increase $20,000 was added. An increase in of Education website home page. The bird sanctuary on Summit Avenue. recreation website. Covid-19 activity level must be in a (approximately $31.41 per month). withdrawal from Capital Reserve also next board meeting is set for Tuesday, yellow or moderate zone and the num- At the March 11 meeting, Business was an addition, with the increase in May 18. bers must be trending “in a favorable Administrator Deborah Saridaki ex- withdrawal totaling $270,712. “[The Fanwood Reports direction.” The letter also said each plained that over the course of the last reason for this change is that] we have principal will communicate with their nine years, the average tax levy in- added two, I would say, major projects respective school community on de- crease for both municipalities differs to our lineup and we removed one small Suspension Drop in Covid Cases tails regarding lunch. by about $10. project,” said Dr. Frohnapfel. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Middle-school students, including The board also approved $70,590 The projected revenue projects that By REBECCA MEHORTER partment of Public Works will hire a the fifth graders, will remain with in athletic bids for the 2021-2022 67 percent of the budget will be funded “At the health department, I want Specially Written for The Westfield Leader seasonal worker and the borough current schedules “due to scheduling school year. Winning Teams by Nissel, by local taxpayers. State aid accounts to be very clear. We want to see every FANWOOD — The Fanwood Bor- will officially hire Antonios considerations, larger overall school LLC, Stan’s Sports Center, and R&R for 17 percent of projected revenue and single business succeed. I know how ough Council passed two ordinances Panagopoulos as its internal town population, and capacity restrictions Trophy and Sporting Goods Co. are tuition from other LEAs (Local Educa- difficult this year has been for estab- on second reading at its Monday engineer starting Tuesday, June 1. during lunch,” the letter said. Dr. Mast some of the vendors. tion Agency) accounts for 6 percent of lishments,” said Ms. Avallone. “But meeting. Mayor Colleen Mahr also Additionally, the council passed a also wrote that there would be no The annual end-of-the-year eighth- the projected revenue presented in this our job at the health department is to discussed the recent drop in Covid- resolution approving a contract with changes to the high-school schedule grade field trip to Frogbridge Day budget. make sure the food is safe for indi- 19 cases, Fanwood’s relatively high D. Germinder Landscape Contrac- before the end of the school year. Camp will return this year. Board The projected expenditures increased viduals to eat.” vaccination rates and near-future re- tor, LLC for municipal landscaping At the meeting, Dr. Mast stated that Vice President Evan Murray said he but will not affect the tax levy because openings. services and a resolution hiring a planning is underway for a full return was glad this tradition is back, as it money has been withdrawn from capi- The council passed Ordinance wireless telecommunications con- in September. The district is still await- will give the students “sense of nor- tal reserve. Dr. Frohnapfel said that 2021-05-S, which establishes sewer sultant, not to exceed $2,500. ing guidelines from the state for a malcy, reality, and being together.” Garwood has not needed to dip into Circulation September reopening, she said. One The board additionally approved CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 rates for 2021. The council also The last resolution the council bank cap or increase the tax levy over passed Ordinance 2021-05-R, which passed was to increase certain sala- of these guidelines involves the pos- multiple entries for this year’s Cre- the 2-percent cap. house, according to a board official. establishes storm-water management ries within the Fanwood Police De- sibility of remote learning in Septem- ative Summer Workshops, including Dr. Frohnapfel presented the pro- The planning board’s ruling advises and design and performance stan- partment as per the collective bar- ber. If there is a need for remote Digital Video Production, Getting jected expenditures in the budget in the the Westfield Town Council to adopt dards. Councilwoman Erin McElroy gaining agreement. learning in the fall, there will be dedi- Ready to Read, Intro to Drawing, Jew- form of a pie chart. “As you can see, the the ordinance as introduced. Barker said the sewer rates will be Mayor Mahr reported coronavirus- cated virtual classroom teachers, Dr. elry Making, Screenwriting, and Lego greatest portion is 26 percent and that is “This is such a win-win for Westfield. posted on social media and the bor- related information from Health Of- Mast said, rather than the hybrid Land. Many other workshops for stu- the regular programs instruction...that It’s hard for me to contain my excite- ough website as well as with the ficer Megan Avallone. Mayor Mahr model (educators teaching in-person dents of all ages will be offered. means that Garwood is putting more ment. This building predates the Ameri- sewer bills. said that when Ms. Avallone told her and virtual students simultaneously) The next meeting of the Scotch educational dollars into instruction can Revolution; it’s part of Westfield’s The council additionally passed the area has exited the red, critical from this year. Plains-Fanwood Board of Education rather than administration,” said Dr. history. And by both the applicant and eight resolutions. Three of the eight zone and entered the “yellow zone” The board adopted the 2021-2022 will be on Monday, May 10. Frohnapfel. the town being flexible and creative, we adjusted previously-approved reso- of transmission, the health officer Special education is projected at 16 have a great outcome,” said Mr. La lutions by limiting the amount of “thought confetti was going to fall percent in the projected expenditures, Place. “It sets such a great precedent for money to be spent on each project. from the sky.” The last time Union making it the second highest expendi- what can hopefully be done in the fu- For example, Resolution 2021-05- County was in the yellow, or high Tesla ture in the proposed budget. Dr. ture.” 108 stipulates that the employee as- transmission, zone was late October. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Frohnapfel also went over the percent- Monday’s meeting also saw the pas- sistance program run through Trinitas Mayor Mahr said that, according complete charge.” However, as Mr. tric vehicles could use the charger sta- age of the budget that would go toward sage of two resolutions. The first con- Hospital Family Resource Center is to the Westfield Regional Health De- Karp noted, these numbers could change tions. Mr. Karp replied that they would extracurricular activities, student trans- cerned an application dealing with a not to exceed $1,300. partment, 75 percent of Fanwood depending on the type of vehicle and be “only for Tesla,” although he said portation, general administration, tech- property at 440 North Avenue East, The borough’s agreement with adults have had at least one vaccine the state of the charge. that Elon Musk is thinking of making nology and various other aspects of approving a 10-unit residential prop- Messercola Excavating for leaf haul- dose and 53 percent of the popula- David Salomon, a member of the Tesla chargers “accessible to other elec- school needs. erty, including two affordable-housing ing and disposal removal is not to tion is fully vaccinated. In Union board, expressed his concerns about tric cars at some point in the future.” A project was removed from the units. The resolution allowed the prop- exceed $25,000, and the agreement County, 44.4 percent have had at the density of the parking spots project. Despite board members’ concerns projected withdrawal from the capital erty to “receive a front-yard setback of with Bayside Recycling Corporation least one dose and 31.6 percent are He explained that Cranford zoning regu- about the use of the property, landscap- reserve and two new ones were added one foot,” where the town code re- for curbside pickup is not to exceed fully vaccinated. “We’re going to be lations require 10 feet by 18 feet for ing, the number of trees to plant, and the in order to come up with the new capital quires a minimum front-yard setback $82 per ton, with a maximum of a utopia, I think,” Mayor Mahr joked parking space dimensions, while Tesla lack of information about the pedes- reserve withdrawal budget. Originally, equal to the height of the principal $25,000. Borough Administrator about the borough’s high vaccina- asks for nine feet by 18 feet. trian passages and measures of the spots, the capital funds were going to be used building,” according to the resolution. Rayna Harris said these stipulations tion rate. Mr. Karp argued that those measures the board approved the application. to fund a new LED sign. However, this The application also allows for a were for accounting purposes. With the lower transmission rate are “the standards” for their vehicles, However, the applicant will have to project was removed from the capital parking area setback of two feet, where The council also passed multiple and number of cases, Mayor Mahr being the only ones allowed to use these provide additional documents regard- reserve budget and it will be funded five feet is required. resolutions related to hiring; the De- said she thinks more restrictions will stations. ing these sections. through other means instead. The two The property currently is vacant, situ- be relaxed in the coming months, as “The stations will be only for passen- Board Secretary Dan Aschenbach new projects added include a play- ated between McIntyre’s Lawnmower indicated by Governor Phil Murphy ger vehicles. They won’t have large believes that Tesla “would be a valu- ground repaving and relining and a and Locksmith and the former Vine at his Monday press conference. Out- pickup trucks or vans,” Mr. Karp af- able addition for Cranford.” He de- stage floor replacement, totaling Ripe Market. Vacant door gathering limits will be lifted firmed. fended the landscaping, which he said $43,750 and $35,890, respectively. This The second resolution approved a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and businesses will be limited only To reduce the number of stations due would “look very nice” compared to is in addition to the gym floor replace- subdivision at 121 Effingham Place, to the number of customers that can to the lack of space to “maneuver,” Mr. the “abandoned manufactories” that ment and parking lot repaving already keeping the existing house, garage and clearly it is a rebuild. visit while socially distancing on Salomon proposed the alternative of used to be there years ago. planned. driveway in addition to the construc- The borough hopes to have a revi- Wednesday, May 19. providing 10 spots instead of 12, mak- Kent Lucas, alternate secretary, re- The total budget for the Garwood tion of a new single-family dwelling. sion to work with the board of adjust- The council discussed the reopen- ing it “easier.” marked that the landscaping of that Board of Education comes in at a little The developer of the project is Villane ment soon. ing of Forest Road Park, set for Me- David Revette, the engineer for the particular area “is almost not used,” under $10.5 million with an appropria- Building and Development, located in In other business, the governing morial Day, Monday, May 31. The project, explained, “the application is saying, “it is a good use for space and a tions increase of $447,078 or 4.4 per- Scotch Plains. body passed upon its first reading last basketball and pickleball courts are predicated on the need to land 12 stalls good thing for Cranford.” month the municipal budget. Offi- still curing and then will be painted. to fit the anticipated peak loading of the cials had announced to residents that Multiple council members men- network. it would not have an increase. tioned that residents have expressed “If we were to have lose stalls and Correction Mayor Mirabelli stated that a full interest in learning how to play make it bigger, we have to potentially In the April 29 article regarding the presentation of the new municipal pickleball, so “at the request of ev- reconsider other places to accommo- meeting of the Westfield Historic budget would be made at the Tues- eryone at the meeting,” Council date these 12 stations,” Mr. Revette Preservation Commission, it was day, May 18 meeting scheduled for President Anthony Carter said he stated. erroniously reported that Greg Blasi 7:30 p.m. would look into setting up town- Mr. Karp added that, “it would be was leaving the commission. Mr. Blasi Last month, there was a brief report wide lessons. hard to get approved internally” be- is no longer serving as the Interim in the mayor’s address regarding some Borough Attorney Russell Huegel cause Tesla designed it “based on the Historic Preservation Officer, but re- of the key points in the budget, in- spoke about Fanwood’s plans to opt demand.” mains on the commission. We regret cluding an increase in the Depart- out of New Jersey’s cannabis legis- Mr. Salomon also asked if other elec- the error. ment of Public Works for the new lation. He said that municipalities garage and storage facility in the that do not opt out will have a five- amount of $1,100,000, which he stated year commitment to honor state- “is being offset by revenues.” The granted licenses for cannabis busi- mayor also stated that there were in- nesses. Mayor Mahr said she plans creases in police and administration to opt out and then create a working salaries in the amount of $7,700 and committee to review the legislation in the police pension line by $36,535. and devise a plan for Fanwood, in- He also noted that Social Security cluding where businesses would be tax went up by $8,000 and that the located if allowed. Municipalities board of health line went up by $1,000. have 180 days from the governor’s It also was revealed that there was signing of the legislation to opt out. a decrease in legal expenses by “We can have a conversation, but $375,000 and that anticipated court have a conversation that doesn’t feel fees were down by $65,000. rushed,” Mayor Mahr said. Fanwood In addition, it was reported that voted approximately 3-to-1 on the recreation fees were down by $6,000 November 2020 ballot question to and that the TV franchise fee line also legalize marijuana. was down by $3,353.15. The council then went into execu- It also was said last month that any tive session to discuss contract ne- questions or comments regarding the gotiations. The next council meeting municipal portion of the budget could will take place on Monday, May 17, Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader be heard at the May 18 meeting and at 7 p.m. Residents can watch and CLEANING WESTFIELD PARKS...Councilman David Contract, left, volun- that it would serve as the second participate via Zoom link, found on teers for the Westfield Annual Spring Cleanup with the Westfield Green Team this reading and public hearing. the borough’s website. past Sunday to keep Tamaques and Brightwood Parks clean. Serving the community since 1959

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By JENNIFER GLACKIN the fifth graders, will remain with Mast said, rather than the hybrid Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times current schedules “due to scheduling model (educators teaching in-person SCOTCH PLAINS — At last considerations, larger overall school and virtual students simultaneously) Thursday’s board of education meet- population, and capacity restrictions from this year. ing, Superintendent Joan Mast, Ed.D., during lunch,” the letter said. Dr. Mast The board adopted the 2021-2022 thanked staff for their efforts to re- also wrote that there would be no budget at the meeting. The total bud- open the district’s five elementary changes to the high-school schedule get is approximately $106.7 million, schools for five full days on Monday, before the end of the school year. with $96.6 million being raised via May 17. In an April 28 letter to the At the meeting, Dr. Mast stated that the local tax levy. As previously re- community, Dr. Mast wrote that the planning is underway for a full return ported in The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Covid-19 activity level must be in a in September. The district is still await- Times, the average house in Scotch yellow or moderate zone and the num- ing guidelines from the state for a Plains should expect a 1.92-percent bers must be trending “in a favorable September reopening, she said. One increase in taxes (approximately direction.” The letter also said each of these guidelines involves the pos- $14.45 per month), while the average principal will communicate with their sibility of remote learning in Septem- house in Fanwood should expect a respective school community on de- ber. If there is a need for remote 4.89-percent increase (approximately tails regarding lunch. learning in the fall, there will be dedi- $31.41 per month). At the March 11 Middle-school students, including cated virtual classroom teachers, Dr. meeting, Business Administrator Deborah Saridaki explained that over the course of the last nine years, the Inspiration Roll Could Face average tax levy increase for both municipalities differs by about $10. The board also approved $70,590 Suspension of Operations in athletic bids for the 2021-2022 Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times school year. Winning Teams by Nissel, IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR...The Scotch Plains Farmers Market kicks off its 29th season this past Saturday in the By JESSE WINTER meeting were Daniel Chung, the LLC, Stan’s Sports Center, and R&R municipal parking lot on Park Avenue. The market will continue to be open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times owner of Inspiration Roll, and his Trophy and Sporting Goods Co. are WESTFIELD — After multiple lawyer, Darin Pinto. some of the vendors. food-safety violations, the Westfield Mr. Pinto requested the board grant The annual end-of-the-year eighth- Fanwood Reports Drop in Covid Board of Health voted unanimously additional time and inspections for grade field trip to Frogbridge Day during its May 3 meeting to authorize Mr. Chung’s establishment so that Camp will return this year. Board the potential use of an abeyance — or Inspiration Roll may demonstrate Vice President Evan Murray said he suspension of operations — for In- health-code compliance. was glad this tradition is back, as it Cases, High Vaccination Rate spiration Roll for two days if the Mr. Chung, who has 15 years’ ex- will give the students “sense of nor- Central Avenue eatery is found to perience in the food-service industry malcy, reality, and being together.” By REBECCA MEHORTER passed Ordinance 2021-05-R, which D. Germinder Landscape Contrac- have any rating less than satisfactory and operates six restaurants, cited The board additionally approved Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times establishes storm-water management tor, LLC for municipal landscaping from health inspectors within the next high employee turnover as a major multiple entries for this year’s Cre- FANWOOD — The Fanwood Bor- and design and performance stan- services and a resolution hiring a two years. challenge facing his business. ative Summer Workshops, including ough Council passed two ordinances dards. Councilwoman Erin McElroy wireless telecommunications con- The board’s unanimous decision Mr. Pinto further underlined the Digital Video Production, Getting on second reading at its Monday Barker said the sewer rates will be sultant, not to exceed $2,500. comes after Health Inspector Christie difficulty of “holding on to employ- Ready to Read, Intro to Drawing, meeting. Mayor Colleen Mahr also posted on social media and the bor- The last resolution the council Visokay reported the findings from ees that are competent,” or “other- Jewelry Making, Screenwriting, and discussed the recent drop in Covid- ough website as well as with the passed was to increase certain sala- her inspections beginning in March wise being able to get competent Lego Land. Many other workshops 19 cases, Fanwood’s relatively high sewer bills. ries within the Fanwood Police De- 2021, with her latest inspection oc- employees altogether; managers, for students of all ages will be of- vaccination rates and near-future re- The council additionally passed partment as per the collective bar- curring on April 29. too,” with the pandemic being a fac- fered. openings. eight resolutions. Three of the eight gaining agreement. “When I went in to conduct the tor. The next meeting of the Scotch The council passed Ordinance adjusted previously-approved reso- Mayor Mahr reported coronavirus- initial inspection on March 24, there Mr. Chung’s appeal for leniency Plains-Fanwood Board of Education 2021-05-S, which establishes sewer lutions by limiting the amount of related information from Health Of- were quite a few food-borne illness from the board also emphasized his will be on Monday, May 10. rates for 2021. The council also money to be spent on each project. ficer Megan Avallone. Mayor Mahr risk factors found out of compliance,” effort to constantly bring in state- For example, Resolution 2021-05- said that when Ms. Avallone told her noted Ms. Visokay. certified food-safety experts to train 108 stipulates that the employee as- the area has exited the red, critical Specifically, Ms. Visokay men- managers and food handlers in an Mountainside Council Eyes sistance program run through Trinitas zone and entered the “yellow zone” tioned no reporting of the rice’s pH effort to meet food-safety standards. Hospital Family Resource Center is of transmission, the health officer levels in the restaurant’s logs meant Making his client’s case for the not to exceed $1,300. “thought confetti was going to fall to track rice acidification. opportunity to demonstrate compli- Vacant Properties Ordinance The borough’s agreement with from the sky.” The last time Union “When I went in to check the pH ance with health safety standards, Mr. Messercola Excavating for leaf haul- County was in the yellow, or high logs, for the acidification of rice, there Pinto asked for additional random By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL “This is something that we need with ing and disposal removal is not to transmission, zone was late October. was no reporting in the log. And when visits from health inspectors over the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times some of the vacant properties in exceed $25,000, and the agreement Mayor Mahr said that, according I asked the person in charge to dem- next four weeks to demonstrate com- MOUNTAINSIDE — A new ordi- town,” he concluded. The plan is to with Bayside Recycling Corporation to the Westfield Regional Health De- onstrate how to calibrate the pH meter, pliance and avoid an abeyance that nance was discussed Tuesday evening have an ordinance reading for the for curbside pickup is not to exceed partment, 75 percent of Fanwood the first pH meter did not turn on could see the next violation result in at the Mountainside governing body’s June work session. $82 per ton, with a maximum of adults have had at least one vaccine (and) the second pH meter that was the establishment’s suspension of work session meeting. Mountainside In addition, the mayor and mem- $25,000. Borough Administrator dose and 53 percent of the popula- provided mid-inspection was not cali- operations for two days. Mayor Paul Mirabelli talked about bers of the council noted that amend- Rayna Harris said these stipulations tion is fully vaccinated. In Union brating correctly,” Ms. Visokay said. Ahead of the unanimous vote that officials crafting an ordinance to reg- ments to the subdivision ordinance were for accounting purposes. County, 44.4 percent have had at Moreover, according to Ms. authorized a potential abeyance if ister vacant properties with the owner need to be made as to increase the The council also passed multiple least one dose and 31.6 percent are Visokay, the April 29 inspection in- Inspiration Roll receives a health in- who abandoned them. The mayor subdivision lot size. resolutions related to hiring; the De- fully vaccinated. “We’re going to be cluded no recording of how long the spection rating less than satisfactory, stated that vacant properties, espe- It was noted that at a recent board partment of Public Works will hire a a utopia, I think,” Mayor Mahr joked rice was left out. Board Secretary Megan Avallone cially on a foreclosed business, can of adjustment meeting, a developer seasonal worker and the borough about the borough’s high vaccina- “I asked the manager what time the based her recommendation on a “long- become an eyesore to the borough. sought a three-lot subdivision, where will officially hire Antonios tion rate. rice was placed out; she was unclear,” standing pattern” of health-code vio- The ordinance, the mayor said, the mayor feels a two-lot subdivision Panagopoulos as its internal town With the lower transmission rate said Ms. Visokay. lations that stemmed from repeated would give the borough more control would be more appropriate. engineer starting Tuesday, June 1. and number of cases, Mayor Mahr Present during the virtual Zoom CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 by knowing the identity of the owner. Mayor Mirabelli said that because Additionally, the council passed a said she thinks more restrictions will the current ordinance is at 15,000 resolution approving a contract with CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 square feet per lot, the developer was able to squeeze three properties in where two would be much more suit- able. He added that this was a case of “clearly overbuilding.” He noted that the smaller lot size is “problematic” in some cases where neighbors are forced to have to con- tend with the overbuilding. It also was brought up that some builders just leave one wall up in order to use the term “addition,” when clearly it is a rebuild. The borough hopes to have a revi- sion to work with the board of adjust- ment soon. In other business, the governing body passed upon its first reading last month the municipal budget. Offi- cials had announced to residents that it would not have an increase. Mayor Mirabelli stated that a full Ruth E. Maloney for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times presentation of the new municipal ART IN THE PARK...Heda Matiejunas works on her Brightwood Park-inspired painting, winning first place, during the Art in the Park Plein Air event on May budget would be made at the Tues- 1. The event was judged by Jaclyn Civins of Evalyn Dunn Gallery and hosted by day, May 18 meeting scheduled for the Friends of Brightwood Park and the Westfield Art Association. 7:30 p.m. Last month, there was a brief report PAGE INDEX in the mayor’s address regarding some Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 7 of the key points in the budget, in- Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-12 cluding an increase in the Depart- Police ...... 2 Home Sales ... 3 ment of Public Works for the new Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 12 FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL...Summerlike weather brings out crowds of people to the annual Scotch Plains-Fanwood High garage and storage facility in the Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 13-14 School Food Truck Festival this past Sunday. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Class of 2021. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Page 8 Thursday, May 6, 2021 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION Tree Memorial Planned to Honor Lives Lost to Covid

SCOTCH PLAINS – A grove on Evelyn Solomon, who raised her fam- the site of the historical Frazee House ily of three generations in Scotch will serve as a solemn place to memo- Plains for more than 50 years. rialize township residents who died “It saddens me that a woman who from complications of Covid-19. was looked at by others as a motherly The township is planning to plant figure was unable to have a funeral Kwanzam Cherry trees in memory filled with loved ones,” Ms. Solomon of residents who the community has said. “As the year anniversary of her lost. The tree was selected because passing approaches, we still are un- of its deep pink able to come to- spring blooms gether to give her that last for a proper memo- weeks, prompt- rial. This Covid- ing the annual 19 memorial will Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times SPRING CLEANING...The Westfield Green Team and volunteers from local Boy Cherry Blossom be near and dear Scout and Girl Scout troops clean up Tamaques Park on May 2 during the Annual Festival in to my heart be- Spring Cleanup in honor of Earth Day. Washington cause my family D.C. and other will be able to get events that en- some peace and Garwood Bd. of Education tice people to closure as well as routinely visit. extend our con- Ruth E. Maloney for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “We could dolences to other AWARD-WINNING ART...Ten artists produced paintings inspired by Brightwood Adopts 2021-2022 Budget think of no bet- families.” Park during the Art in the Park Plein Air event this past Saturday. Pictured is first- ter place than Frazee House Park to A dedication is being planned later place winner Heda Matiejunas. The event was judged by Jaclyn Civins of Evalyn create this lasting tribute,” said this year. Dunn Gallery and hosted by the Friends of Brightwood Park and the Westfield Art By JULIA BONAVITACOLA get. Dr. Frohnapfel also went over Association. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the percentage of the budget that Mayor Joshua Losardo. “It is a pas- “It is so important that we continue GARWOOD – The Garwood would go toward extracurricular sive park at the corner of Raritan and to mourn and memorialize the lives Board of Education met on Tuesday activities, student transportation, Terrill roads, home to the Scotch lost due to Covid-19,” said Deanna Westfield Recreation to adopt the $10.5-million 2021- general administration, technology Plains Community Garden, a walk- Dell-Bene, a member of the Recre- 2022 school year budget. and various other aspects of school ing path and chessboard top picnic ation Commission. “I’m appreciative Business Administrator Dennis needs. tables. We hope the tree memorial that Shadonte’ came to me with the Approves Proposals Frohnapfel, Ed.D., gave board mem- A project was removed from the will give residents yet another rea- idea and it is fulfilling to see it come bers a PowerPoint presentation that projected withdrawal from the capi- son to explore the park.” to fruition. It’s heartwarming to know By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL This project also was unanimously outlined the amount of money allo- tal reserve and two new ones were Shadonte’ Solomon suggested the that the town will have a permanent Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times approved. The troop also will seek cated through the budget. “Most of added in order to come up with the memorial grove to the Recreation memorial for our local families. Thank WESTFIELD – Two Girl Scout approval from the town council in the these slides we went over, most of new capital reserve withdrawal bud- Commission. She is looking forward you to everyone involved for making Bronze Award projects and two new near future. them in detail in our preliminary get. Originally, the capital funds to memorizing her grandmother, this happen.” summer events were approved Mon- In addition, two events were ap- hearing...We do have some changes were going to be used to fund a new day evening at the Westfield Recre- proved for the July calendar. Adam to the budget that I will spend a LED sign. However, this project ation Commission meeting. Peazy was approved for a 60- to 80- little more time on,” said Dr. was removed from the capital re- Tesla Supercharging Stations Troop 40360 was given the green minute movie event showing outdoor Frohnapfel. serve budget and it will be funded light from the commission to update sporting activities such as skiing. This The first change that Dr. through other means instead. The the women’s bathroom at Tamaques will take place July 8 through 11 at Frohnapfel went over was in the two new projects added include a Approved in Cranford Park. The girls did a presentation on Tamaques Park. Details will be projected revenue chart. A budgeted playground repaving and relining the updates they want to see, noting worked out soon. fund balance of $20,000 was added. and a stage floor replacement, to- By MARTA ESQUÍROZ cation is predicated on the need to that the lavatory has been defaced The second event is a three-, six-, An increase in withdrawal from taling $43,750 and $35,890, respec- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times land 12 stalls to fit the anticipated with graffiti and there is chipped paint 12- or 24-hour run to benefit a clean- Capital Reserve also was an addi- tively. This is in addition to the gym CRANFORD — Following a peak loading of the network. on the walls. water charity. The event was approved tion, with the increase in withdrawal floor replacement and parking lot hearing Monday night, the zoning “If we were to have lose stalls and The girls stated that they would to be held in Tamaques Park on the totaling $270,712. “[The reason for repaving already planned. board of adjustment approved an make it bigger, we have to poten- purchase the paint for the project and last weekend in July. this change is that] we have added The total budget for the Garwood application by Tesla Inc. to install tially reconsider other places to ac- would work in conjunction with the In his report, Recreation Director two, I would say, major projects to Board of Education comes in at a 12 Tesla supercharging stations at commodate these 12 stations,” Mr. town’s Public Works Department to Don Bogardus stated that summer our lineup and we removed one little under $10.5 million with an 370 North Avenue East. Revette stated. do the painting. They added that they registration had just started and that small project,” said Dr. Frohnapfel. appropriations increase of $447,078 Jesse Karp, deployment lead for Mr. Karp added that, “it would be wanted to include a mural on the wall. the recreation department was prep- The projected revenue projects or 4.4 percent. This increases the supercharging in the northeast, ex- hard to get approved internally” be- It also was reported that the troop ping for summer activities. He noted that 67 percent of the budget will be current tax rate from approximately plained that the goal of installing cause Tesla designed it “based on planned to install a new automated that Westfield will host an Ultimate funded by local taxpayers. State aid 1.142 to 1.162. the supercharging stations is to pro- the demand.” paper towel holder and automated Frisbee Tournament on Memorial Day accounts for 17 percent of projected The board of education thanked vide “Tesla vehicle owners with a Mr. Salomon also asked if other soap dispenser in addition to a new weekend in which 12 high-school/ revenue and tuition from other LEAs Dr. Frohnapfel for his detailed pre- sense of comfort as they travel long electric vehicles could use the and larger garbage receptacle and a middle-school teams will participate. (Local Education Agency) accounts sentation on the budget. Maureen distance. charger stations. Mr. Karp replied new baby-changing table. It was said that three of the teams for 6 percent of the projected rev- Scepkowski said that Dr. Frohnapfel “On the road, Tesla provides fre- that they would be “only for Tesla,” The girls noted that they planned were from Westfield. enue presented in this budget. made the budget very clear for all of quent stops where the charging can although he said that Elon Musk is various fundraisers to help pay for the It was approved and noted that new The projected expenditures in- them to understand before they made take place. Most of them in New thinking of making Tesla chargers upgrades, including cookie sales, a swim-team fees for the Summer Me- creased but will not affect the tax a decision. Jersey are located in convenience “accessible to other electric cars at used-book sale and a lanyard sale, morial Pool Team would be set at levy because money has been with- The board of education approved stores, so when the customer is some point in the future.” mask and rubber bracelet sale. Their $100 a swimmer. In addition, swim- drawn from capital reserve. Dr. the budget unanimously after a few charging for 20 minutes, it has ac- Despite board members’ concerns next step is to go before the Westfield lesson fees also are being increased Frohnapfel said that Garwood has clarification questions. The board cessible restaurants and other places about the use of the property, land- Town Council for approval. to $70 per session for early-bird reg- not needed to dip into bank cap or had no other business scheduled for they can frequent,” Mr. Karp said. scaping, the number of trees to plant, Troop 40780 also made a presenta- istrants and $80 for those not register- increase the tax levy over the 2- this meeting, but President Ralph The Cranford QuickChek gas sta- and the lack of information about tion for a Bronze Award project to ing early. percent cap. Trentacosta reminded his colleagues tion was the place selected for this the pedestrian passages and mea- build fairy houses out of natural ma- The next Westfield Recreation Dr. Frohnapfel presented the pro- to fill out their board evaluations as installation. “It’s a partner of the sures of the spots, the board ap- terials from the outdoors and to pre- Commission meeting is scheduled for jected expenditures in the budget in soon as possible. company,” Mr. Karp pointed out. proved the application. However, pare scavenger hunts to various loca- Monday, June 7, at 7:30 p.m. It was the form of a pie chart. “As you can To view the presentation that was He continued by explaining that the applicant will have to provide tions around town. These include noted that the meetings will remain see, the greatest portion is 26 per- shown during this meeting, all bor- Tesla vehicles will have a system additional documents regarding Tamaques Park, Sycamore Park, the virtual at this time. Directions for cent and that is the regular pro- ough residents can go to the that will indicate “the opening hours these sections. Memorial Pool and fields and the logging onto the meetings are on the grams instruction...that means that Garwood Board of Education of the store” and “the number of Board Secretary Dan Aschenbach bird sanctuary on Summit Avenue. recreation website. Garwood is putting more educa- website home page. The next board charger spots available,” as well as believes that Tesla “would be a valu- tional dollars into instruction rather meeting is set for Tuesday, May 18. the “charging estimated time.” able addition for Cranford.” He de- than administration,” said Dr. Furthermore, Mr. Karp said that fended the landscaping, which he Westfield Planning Board Frohnapfel. the waiting time “in the convenience said would “look very nice” com- Special education is projected at Ordinances stores would be around 20 to 25 pared to the “abandoned manufac- 16 percent in the projected expen- minutes putting 200 miles on the tories” that used to be there years Hears Circulation Plan ditures, making it the second high- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 vehicle,” while it increases up to ago. est expenditure in the proposed bud- amount of $1,100,000, which he stated “45 or more for a complete charge.” Kent Lucas, alternate secretary, By JESSE WINTER we have a very large building that’s in “is being offset by revenues.” The However, as Mr. Karp noted, these remarked that the landscaping of Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times very good shape,” he said. Support Local Journalism! mayor also stated that there were in- numbers could change depending that particular area “is almost not WESTFIELD — Westfield is a town In other news, the planning board goleader.com/subscriber creases in police and administration on the type of vehicle and the state used,” saying, “it is a good use for ever evolving. That was the vision out- reviewed and approved an ordinance salaries in the amount of $7,700 and of the charge. space and a good thing for lined in a presentation given to the amending the town’s land use ordi- in the police pension line by $36,535. David Salomon, a member of the Cranford.” Westfield Planning Board by the con- nance designating a pre-Revolutionary He also noted that Social Security board, expressed his concerns about sulting team H2M Architects and Engi- War era house located at 923 Central tax went up by $8,000 and that the the density of the parking spots neers and WSP, which presented a “Uni- Avenue as an historic site. board of health line went up by $1,000. project. He explained that Cranford fied Land Use and Circulation Element The house, which dates back to 1800 It also was revealed that there was zoning regulations require 10 feet Covid Cases Working Draft” as a supplement to the according to the tax record, will be a decrease in legal expenses by by 18 feet for parking space dimen- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 town’s upcoming updated master plan. preserved while being part of a subdivi- $375,000 and that anticipated court sions, while Tesla asks for nine feet be relaxed in the coming months, as The presentation provided a frame- sion that will see the lot feature a second fees were down by $65,000. by 18 feet. indicated by Governor Phil Murphy work for future development and prin- residential home. According to the In addition, it was reported that Mr. Karp argued that those mea- at his Monday press conference. Out- ciples, with Monday night’s meeting board, Block 4813, Lot 32, where the recreation fees were down by $6,000 sures are “the standards” for their door gathering limits will be lifted focusing on the intersection of land use house is situated, will be subdivided. and that the TV franchise fee line also vehicles, being the only ones al- and businesses will be limited only and transportation, according to the The adjacent house to be constructed was down by $3,353.15. lowed to use these stations. to the number of customers that can presentation given to the planning board. on the property will complement the It also was said last month that any “The stations will be only for pas- visit while socially distancing on The slideshow highlighted issues such existing historical house, according to a questions or comments regarding the senger vehicles. They won’t have Wednesday, May 19. as the lack of connection between the board official. municipal portion of the budget could large pickup trucks or vans,” Mr. The council discussed the reopen- North and South Avenue corridors, The planning board’s ruling advises be heard at the May 18 meeting and Karp affirmed. ing of Forest Road Park, set for Me- downtown redevelopment, the the Westfield Town Council to adopt that it would serve as the second To reduce the number of stations morial Day, Monday, May 31. The community’s desire for mixed-use the ordinance as introduced. reading and public hearing. due to the lack of space to “maneu- basketball and pickleball courts are buildings and traffic concerns at prob- “This is such a win-win for Westfield. ver,” Mr. Salomon proposed the al- still curing and then will be painted. lematic intersections. It’s hard for me to contain my excite- ternative of providing 10 spots in- Multiple council members men- Also covered were “opportunity ar- ment. This building predates the Ameri- stead of 12, making it “easier.” tioned that residents have expressed eas” for redevelopment that featured can Revolution; it’s part of Westfield’s David Revette, the engineer for interest in learning how to play notable sites including the former Lord history. And by both the applicant and the project, explained, “the appli- pickleball, so “at the request of ev- & Taylor and Rialto Theater properties, the town being flexible and creative, we eryone at the meeting,” Council along with municipal parking lots have a great outcome,” said Mr. La President Anthony Carter said he throughout the town. Place. “It sets such a great precedent for would look into setting up town- With a focus on transportation and what can hopefully be done in the fu- Suspension wide lessons. infrastructure, the working draft of the ture.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Borough Attorney Russell Huegel Unified Land Use and Circulation Ele- Monday’s meeting also saw the pas- spoke about Fanwood’s plans to opt ment featured ways to ease transporta- sage of two resolutions. The first con- violations over the last three and a out of New Jersey’s cannabis legis- tion demands by offering more options cerned an application dealing with a half years. lation. He said that municipalities for people moving throughout the mu- property at 440 North Avenue East, “I certainly understand what Mr. that do not opt out will have a five- nicipality. approving a 10-unit residential prop- Chung is saying, that it is really hard, year commitment to honor state- Some suggestions were more pro- erty, including two affordable-hous- especially now more than ever, to granted licenses for cannabis busi- gressive in nature and included exam- ing units. The resolution allowed the maintain and retain staff that are nesses. Mayor Mahr said she plans ining the possibility of the town adopt- property to “receive a front-yard set- knowledgeable,” said Ms. Avallone. to opt out and then create a working ing e-scooters, bikeshare and carshare back of one foot,” where the town “We have to make sure the food is committee to review the legislation services. The presentation also outlined code requires a minimum front-yard safe, and right now I’m not necessar- and devise a plan for Fanwood, in- more standardized approaches, includ- setback equal to the height of the ily sure it is.” cluding where businesses would be ing recommendations to develop im- principal building,” according to the Ms. Avallone noted that the health located if allowed. Municipalities proved sidewalk plans, pedestrian cross- resolution. department has spent “many, many have 180 days from the governor’s ing improvements, bicycle network The application also allows for a hours with this establishment trying signing of the legislation to opt out. plans and improved access to public parking area setback of two feet, where to get them to come in compliance “We can have a conversation, but transportation such as train station ac- five feet is required. with the sanitary code.” According to have a conversation that doesn’t feel cess and improving bus stops. The property currently is vacant, situ- the board secretary, there were re- rushed,” Mayor Mahr said. Fanwood But what was absent, according to ated between McIntyre’s Lawnmower peated violations in 2018 as well as voted approximately 3-to-1 on the planning board member Michael La and Locksmith and the former Vine 2019. November 2020 ballot question to Place, were “adaptive reuse strategies” Ripe Market. “At the health department, I want legalize marijuana. or a strategy articulated in the master The second resolution approved a to be very clear. We want to see every The council then went into execu- plan that encourages developers and subdivision at 121 Effingham Place, single business succeed. I know how tive session to discuss contract ne- the community to use existing resources. keeping the existing house, garage and difficult this year has been for estab- gotiations. The next council meeting “Green building and sustainable driveway in addition to the construc- lishments,” said Ms. Avallone. “But will take place on Monday, May 17, development involve using what al- tion of a new single-family dwelling. our job at the health department is to at 7 p.m. Residents can watch and ready exists instead of wasting re- The developer of the project is Villane make sure the food is safe for indi- participate via Zoom link, found on sources,” said Mr. La Place. “For Building and Development, located in viduals to eat.” the borough’s website. instance, on the Lord & Taylor site, Scotch Plains. Page 2 Thursday, May 6, 2021 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION Programs Planned to Mark POLICE BLOTTER Your business can sponsor the Police Blotter Mental Health Awareness Call 908-232-4407 or email [email protected] WESTFIELD – The Town of Instagram account WESTFIELD ported to police headquarters for pro- Westfield will recognize Mental Health (@TownofWestfield) will also high- Tuesday, April 27, a resident of the cessing and later released. Awareness Month throughout May by light Mental Health Awareness Month 300 block of Hillside Avenue reported Friday, April 30, Kyree Pinckney, launching The CAKE Crumb Trail — content throughout May. that one or more unknown suspects 24, of Union was stopped for operat- a free, month-long, outdoor event for In addition, the Mental Health Coun- committed criminal mischief by ing a motor vehicle with tinted front participants of all ages organized by cil will present a webinar entitled breaking the glass portion of a door to windows in the area of Orenda Circle the Westfield Mental Health Council. “Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduc- their residence. The suspect or sus- and Hiawatha Drive. A subsequent The CAKE Crumb Trail invites resi- tion” on Wednesday, May 19 at 7 p.m. pects then committed a burglary to police investigation revealed an out- dents and visitors to participate in a with Dr. Jim Handlin, a founding mem- the residence by unlocking the door standing traffic warrant for Pinckney self-guided tour of the downtown area ber and educational consultant to the in question and entering the home. issued by Maplewood Township for with stops designed to highlight Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction The suspect or suspects then stole $500. Pinckney was placed under ar- Westfield’s commitment to being a Center of New Jersey. This free ses- keys from inside the home, which rest and transported to the Westfield stigma-free and inclusive community. sion will focus on techniques to reduce were for a motor vehicle parked in the Police Department, where he was The CAKE initiative, which em- stress in order to enhance overall men- driveway of the residence. The indi- processed and released with a new phasizes the importance of compas- tal health and wellbeing. Details can vidual or persons then stole the ve- court date. BIG CHECK...Three Union students hold the ‘Big Check” presented to the sion, acceptance, kindness, and empa- be found at westfieldnj.gov/ Foundation from the golf committee. From left are Union County College Foun- hicle, a 2020 Jeep valued at approxi- SCOTCH PLAINS thy, is part of the Mental Health mentalhealthevents. dation Executive Director Doug Rouse, Union County College Board of Trustees mately $80,000. Other items were in Monday, April 19, a resident of Council’s ongoing focus on mental The Mental Health Council would Chair Victor M. Richel, Union students, Union County College President Dr. the vehicle at the time of the theft; Raritan Road reported that someone wellness and behavioral health. Estab- like to remind residents that mental Margaret M. McMenamin, and Golf Committee Co-Chairman John Richel. those items were valued at a total of fraudulently opened cell phone ac- lished in 2018 under Mayor Shelley and emotional health services and re- $400. There had been no arrests made counts in their name. The case is Brindle, the Mental Health Council’s sources are available for free to any and no suspects at press time. under investigation. goal is to bring members of the com- New Jersey citizen and can be ac- UCC Foundation Raises Over Tuesday, April 27, a resident of the Tuesday, April 20, officers re- munity together with mental health cessed via text message (text 400 block of Beechwood Place re- sponded to a frozen dessert business stakeholders to create awareness of “NJHOPE” to 51684) or phone (866- ported being a victim of identity theft, located on Terrill Road on a report of mental health resources and establish 202-HELP; videophone (973) 870- $155,000 for Student Success namely that an unknown suspect ap- an unwanted male on the premises. additional programs and support for 0677 for the hearing impaired). Any plied for unemployment in the victim’s During the investigation, Eric E. Westfield families and youth. questions or suggestions for the Men- CRANFORD – Over two hundred our golf outing. Your corporate lead- name. The victim is and has been Pringle, 49, of Scotch Plains was ar- “Mental Health Awareness Month tal Health Council may be sent to golfers, diners, and volunteers from ership in support of our mission will employed consistently. The victim rested and charged with harassment provides us with an important oppor- [email protected]. around New Jersey and beyond joined translate into our ability to have a suffered no monetary loss. The vic- and disorderly conduct. Pringle was tunity to check in on one another and together at the Union County College positive impact on student success. tim reported that they were not the transported to police headquarters and make ourselves aware of the valuable Foundation’s 29th Annual Scholar- White Claw is helping to ease the victim of any other fraud at the present processed. resources available in the community,” PUBLIC NOTICE ship Golf Outing. Held on April 26, financial burden on our students that time. Wednesday, April 21, a resident of said Mayor Brindle. “After a year like BOROUGH OF FANWOOD this event raised over $155,000 in will allow them to focus on their Tuesday, April 27, after being con- Union Avenue reported an incident of no other, it is very likely that many PLANNING BOARD support of its mission to accelerate academics and graduate,” stated tacted by the Westfield Police De- fraud. The victim received a call from people in our community have been Please take notice that on May 26, 2021 the pace of student success. The an- Foundation Executive Director Doug partment, a resident of Bates Way someone claiming they were from affected, directly or indirectly, by men- at 7:30pm the Planning Board will hold a confirmed that they were the victim Amazon. The victim provided per- virtual hearing on the application of the nual golf outing is held each spring Rouse. tal illness. It is time to break the stigma undersigned. and the foundation was pleased to This year’s golf committee was of a burglary to their unlocked motor sonal information to the caller and that exists around mental health and The property in question is located at: 17 host the event at Fiddler’s Elbow in comprised of 16 members of the com- vehicle. The suspect entered the ve- immediately had several thousand make Westfield a model in providing Timberline Drive, Fanwood, New Jersey Bedminster. Thanks to the generosity munity who led the charge to ensure a hicle and removed the victim’s wallet dollars removed from a bank account. comprehensive youth and family men- 07023 also known as Block 72, Lot 4 as from the center console. The wallet The matter is under investigation. shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, owned and support of key community and successful day for everyone. “As we tal health support.” by Sarah and Francis Meade. business leaders over the last five have all seen over the past year, trying contained approximately $400 in U.S. Thursday, April 22, a resident of The CAKE Crumb Trail encourages The applicant requests an addition which years, the foundation has had a gen- to organize and produce a successful currency, different credit (bank) cards, Riga Court reported an incident of participants to get outdoors this spring is in violation of the following variances: erational impact on the Union County event has been trying. The pandemic as well as different types of identifi- fraud. The victim was contacted by and engage in a safe, socially distant, Section: 184-115 (E4), Variance re- cation. The wallet and some identifi- someone claiming to be from Immi- quested: front yard setback. Permitted: 30 community by funding nearly $6 mil- has impacted everything that we do. educational activity that focuses on feet. Present: 31.75 feet. Proposed: 25 lion in direct scholarship and grant However, our committee did not sit cation were later recovered on the gration who stated the victim had a mental and emotional wellness while feet. support in furtherance of the core idly by but instead worked tirelessly person of Frank Ferraro, 29, of New warrant for their arrest. The victim promising some fun along the way. A Section: 184-115 (E4), Variance re- mission of the College, to provide so that we could have a great day for Brunswick during an investigation by transferred money to the person to free guide map directs participants to quested: side yard setback. Permitted: 13 police officers on West Broad Street. satisfy the warrant before realizing feet combined 8 foot minimum. Proposed: students with a high-quality and af- all our golfers. Their dedication to ten locations that embody Westfield’s 12.65 feet. fordable education. our mission helped make this year’s After the wallet was recovered, the that this was a scam. The matter is spirit of compassion, acceptance, kind- Section: 184-115 (E4), Variance re- This year, White Claw Hard Selt- outing one of our most successful,” victim was notified. under investigation. ness and empathy — including the rain- quested: maximum improvement cover- zer was the key sponsor for the golf stated Mr. Rouse. Tuesday, April 27, after being con- Saturday, April 24, Christopher J. bow crosswalks, sensory garden at age. Permitted: 35%. Present: 36.46%. tacted by the Westfield Police Depart- Eckerson, 25, of Fanwood was arrested Proposed: 47.15%. outing. Their support will help the For information about the Mindowaskin Park, and the justice gar- Section: 184-163 (C2), Variance re- Foundation continue to expand the Foundation’s annual events, please ment, a Bates Way resident confirmed on charges of driving under the influ- dens at First United Methodist Church. quested: driveways. Permitted: 3 feet. opportunities available for Union stu- contact the Executive Director of the that they were the victim of a burglary ence and refusal to submit to a breath Additionally, participants who spot Present: 1 foot. Proposed: 1 foot. dents. Foundation Mr. Rouse at to their unlocked motor vehicle. The test during a single-vehicle accident shops displaying CAKE decals in their Section: 184-163 (C2), Variance re- suspect entered the vehicle and re- investigation. Eckerson was transported quested: driveway width. Required: 18 feet. “Thank you to White Claw for be- [email protected] or (908) 709- windows can stop inside for free color- Proposed: 23 feet. ing this year’s signature sponsor for 7505. moved a blank check from the vehicle. to police headquarters and processed. ing pages designed by local illustrator Section: 184-115 (E1), Variance re- The blank check was later recovered Saturday, April 24, officers re- Giao Williams. quested: lot area. Required: 7500. Present: on the person of Frank Ferraro, 29, of sponded to a home on the 1900 block Westfield High School students have 6825. Proposed: 6825. Voter Registration Deadline New Brunswick during an investiga- of Prospect Avenue on a report of Section: 184-115 (E2), Variance re- helped with planning and will also be quested: lot width. Required: 75 feet. tion by police officers on West Broad juveniles trespassing on an abandoned pitching in as CAKE Ambassadors, Present: 65 feet. Proposed: 65 feet. Street. After the blank check was re- property. Upon arrival, officers lo- passing out pre-packaged “swag” to Section: 184-134 (B3), Variance re- For 2021 Primary is May 18 covered, the victim was notified. cated two juveniles in the rear yard lucky participants on the weekends. quested: shed. Required: 3 feet & 3 feet. Tuesday, April 27, Frank Ferraro, tampering with a window. It was deter- Present: 3 feet & 1 foot. Proposed: 3 feet & Guide maps are available on the 1 foot. COUNTY — The Union County notify you if your application is ac- 29, of New Brunswick was arrested mined that the two had gained entry to council’s website (westfieldnj.gov/ Section: 184-134 (D), Variance re- Board of Elections reminds residents cepted. If it is not accepted, you will be in the area of West Broad Street and the premises and removed numerous mentalhealthevents), and can be picked quested: patios. Required: 25 feet rear / 8 that Tuesday, May 18 is the deadline notified on how to complete and/or Lamberts Mill Road after an investi- items. The juveniles were taken into up at the Westfield Fire and Police feet side. Present: 2.5 feet side. Proposed: for voter registration for the 2021 correct the application. gation. According to police, drug protective custody and their parents 2.5 feet side. stations on North Avenue and E. Broad The applicant will also seek such other Primary Election. Voters who are reg- To download a voter registration paraphernalia was located on his responded to the scene. They were Street, respectively. The Town’s relief as may be determined necessary at istered in the Democratic and Repub- form visit the New Jersey state elec- person. Also located on Ferraro were transported to police headquarters by the public hearing based upon review of lican parties will be able to vote in the tions website at nj.gov/state/elections/ items stolen from unlocked motor their parents for further investigation. the application or amendments to the ap- Primary Election to choose their voter-registration. Be sure to print vehicles on Bates Way. Ferraro was Saturday, April 24, a resident of Join the Rotary Club plication. The file pertaining to this application is party’s nominee to run for Governor and sign the form before returning. released on a summons with a Tues- Swans Mill Lane reported the theft of of Westfield available for public inspection 10 days in the General Election, in addition to To receive a voter registration form day, May 11 court date in Westfield money from the home. The matter is prior to the hearing at https:// voting on local candidates. by U.S. Post, call the Board of Elec- Municipal Court. under investigation. www.fanwoodnj.org/departments/plan- Primary Day will be on Tuesday, tions at (908) 527-4123. Tuesday, April 27, the manager of Sunday, April 25, the management ning-board/. Any interested party at said hearing may June 8. Election Day will be prima- The Union County board of Elec- a business reported a theft. Surveil- at a gas station located on Route 22 participate therein in accordance with the rily in-person, with vote by mail bal- tions is open to assist residents who lance footage showed an unknown reported an attempted burglary. An rules of the Fanwood Planning Board. lots available to voters who choose wish to register. The address is 271 male entering the business during non- employee was on scene in the early Instructions for virtual participation can business hours. The suspect walked morning hours in a back office and be found at https://www.fanwoodnj.org/ that option. North Broad Street, Elizabeth and departments/planning-board/. Residents can register to vote if: office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., around the business and then ap- turned the lights on after hearing loud Applicant information: they are a United States citizen, they Monday through Friday. The board proached the cash register. The sus- banging. The suspect fled the area on Sarah Meade will be 18 years old by the next elec- will host extended hours on Tuesday, pect then opened the cash register Route 22 eastbound in a white van. 17 Timberline Drive and removed $200 and numerous The matter is under investigation. Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 tion, they will be a resident of the May 18 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. westfieldrotary.com 1 T - 05/06/21, The TImes Fee: $55.08 State and county for 30 days before For all Union County Board of Elec- credit cards. The suspect’s identity Monday, April 26, Kashawn Smith, the election, they are not currently tions information visit online at ucnj.org/ was unknown at press time. Further 18, and Elijah Davis, 22, both of serving a sentence because of a felony ucboe, email [email protected], or call information about the credit cards Jersey City, were both arrested and conviction and As of March 17, 2020, (908) 527-4123. was unknown at press time. charged with receiving stolen prop- persons currently on parole or proba- Wednesday, April 28, a resident of erty. Police observed a 2010 black Westfield Pediatric tion are entitled to vote. PUBLIC NOTICE Willow Grove Parkway reported that Honda Accord driving in the area of To register online, eligible residents BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE one or more unknown suspects en- East Second Street at a high rate of Dental Group should visit: https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/ PLANNING BOARD tered their unlocked motor vehicle speed. The vehicle was reported sto- register and follow Online Voter Reg- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT memo- while it was parked in their driveway. len out of Jersey City. Police stopped istration instructions. Your County rializing resolutions were adopted at the The victim reported no items had the vehicle without incident. Smith April 27, 2021 meeting in the following Commissioner of Registration will matters: been taken from the vehicle. The vic- and Davis were transported to police tim stated that she observed a door headquarters for processing and the 1. RESOLUTION PB 21-R12 PUBLIC NOTICE CASE NO.: 21-05; WARD ajar, and upon further investigation vehicle owner was contacted. noticed the contents of the center Tuesday, April 27, a resident of the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 337 CHERRY HILL ROAD BK: 5.12 LT: 7 console strewn about the interior. 300 block of Victor Street reported NOTICE OF Represented By: Stephen F. Hehl, Esq. Friday, April 30, a resident of the the theft of a 2013 Ford Econoline TOWNSHIP COUNCIL QUORUM R-2 ZONE Approved: 3/23/21 800 block of Cedar Terrace reported van. The vehicle was entered as sto- Downtown that her identity was stolen and used len and recovered on April 30 by the Redevelopment Committee 2. RESOLUTION PB 21-R13 Executive Committee Session CASE NO.: 21-07; KING to make a fraudulent unemployment Jersey City Police Department. An- claim. The victim currently is em- other vehicle belonging to the victim PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 313 INDIAN TRAIL that a quorum of the members of the Scotch BK: 15.13 LT: 2 ployed and stated that she did not also was burglarized. The case is un- Plains Township Council, will be in atten- Represented By: Stephen F. Hehl, Esq. make any request for unemployment der investigation. dance for a Downtown Redevelopment R-2 ZONE Approved: 3/23/21 benefits. She suffered no monetary Tuesday, April 27, a resident of Committee Executive Committee Session loss. Grand Street reported an incident of on May 13, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. via a Zoom Resolutions are available for review in Conference call. the Board Office by appointment. To re- Friday, April 30, Jason Okoro, 30, fraud. The victim gave money to an No formal action will be taken by the ceive a copy of a Resolution, email of Scotch Plains was arrested and online acquaintance who stated that Dentistry for Infants, Children Township Council at this Executive Com- [email protected]. charged with driving while intoxi- he had been beaten up in Egypt and mittee session. By Order of the Planning Board, cated (DWI) on the 1400 block of needed money for medical bills. BOZENA LACINA Theresa M. Snyder, Adolescents, and Special Needs Municipal Clerk Board Clerk Lamberts Mill Road pursuant to a Money in excess of $30,000 was sent 1 T - 05/06/21, The Times Fee: $18.36 1 T - 05/06/21, The Leader Fee: $26.01 motor vehicle stop. Okoro was trans- before the victim realized that they were being scammed. The matter is • New Patients Welcome under investigation. Tuesday, April 27, a resident of • Laser Dentistry Richmond Street reported damage done to their motor vehicle. The mat- • In Office General Anesthesia DIVORCE MEDIATION ter is under investigation. Thursday, April 29, a resident of “Problem Solving for Families in Transition” Country Club Lane reported a motor vehicle burglary. The matter is under Timothy P. McCabe, D.M.D. investigation. Board Certified Thursday, April 29, a resident of A FRACTION OF THE COST the 2500 block of Mountain Avenue Julie Jong, D.M.D. reported fraudulent activity on sev- Board Certified OF TRADITIONAL DIVORCE eral bank and credit accounts. The case is under investigation. Kelly Walk, D.D.S. · Divorce Mediation Thursday, April 29, a stolen 2006 Ford E250 van was recovered on the Board Certified · Collaborative Divorce 200 block of Victor Street. The ve- hicle was reported stolen out of John Chang, D.D.S. · Mediation Counseling Bloomfield on April 25. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 6, 2021 Page 3 Westfield Farmers Market Welcome to Our Neighborhood Westfield Fire Chief Tiller Brought to you by Kicks Off Season on Saturday Susan Massa CRS Speaks to Rotary Club WESTFIELD —GWACC (Greater Saturday and Sunday. 908-400-0778 WESTFIELD — Westfield Fire Chief Tiller said to make the kitchen Westfield Area Chamber of Com- This year’s list of vendors so far Chief Anthony Tiller spoke to the a “kid-free zone” when cooking. It is merce) in conjunction with the sup- includes Clifford Farms, Old Village [email protected] Rotary Club of Westfield on April 13 a good idea to clean the surfaces, so port of OceanFirst Bank will hold its Farms, High Mountain Foods, La www.NJhomeshowcase.com by Zoom. Chief Tiller grew up in residual grease on the stove does not Westfield Farmer’s Market 25th Bonn Bake Shoppes, Paolo’s Kitchen, 188 Elm Street, Westfield NJ 07090 town, graduating from Westfield High catch fire. Buy a fire extinguisher and Grand Opening on Saturday, May 8 The Soupeteer, Unique Snacks, 908-233-8502 x455 School in 1986. He worked as an learn how to use it. If there is a fire, it at 8:30 a.m. Grandma Emma’s Vegan Cobbler, Oh employee of Westfield Public Works is best to get everyone out of the The market will be located in the My Goodness Coffee, Tea, Nuts, 23 Homes Sold Apr 25 – May 2, 2021 in Cranford, from 1994 to 1997, but also volun- house and to call 9-1-1. Sometimes Westfield Train Station parking lot Dried Fruit, Reasons Wine, Family teered for the Fire Department before the fire extinguisher will splatter the on the on North Avenue and it will be Band Hot Sauce, Puras Paletas Ice Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside, Scotch Plains and Westfield being hired in 1997. He worked his grease and make the fire worse. Al- open each Saturday through October Pops, Three R Stronger (Cross Stitch way up through the ranks to eventu- ways check the kitchen before going from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will reopen items) and Barn Owl Market wood TOWN ADDRESS STYLE RMS BRS BTH GAR SALE PRICE ally become chief of the department to bed. Chief Tiller said he likes to for a special one-day event on the signs and home decor items,. For the Cranford 179 LOCUST DR Colonial 8 3 2.0 1 $685,000 in 2019. check that the windows are closed, Saturday before Thanksgiving. first time GWACC has added Cranford 441 CASINO AVE Colonial 9 3 1.1 2 $744,100 The Westfield Fire Department has the doors locked, and the car locked, “We are so proud to be able present Sourland Mountain Spirits, the NJ Cranford 41 BROAD ST SplitLev 6 3 1.0 1 $460,000 36 men who work in four tours of 24 with the keys in the house. our 25nd Westfield Farmer’s Market”, Farm Distillery, with small batch hand Cranford 26 JOHN ST CapeCod 10 4 2.0 1 $603,000 hours on, 72 hours off, with eight men When cooking on a grill, Chief said Gene Jannotti, GWACC CEO. crafted spirits including their Double Fanwood 73 FOREST RD Colonial 9 3 1.1 0 $580,000 on each tour. They are all certified as Tiller advised to keep the grill away “Many of our vendors will be return- Oaked Straight Bourbon Whiskey Fanwood 42 PORTLAND AVE Colonial 8 3 3.0 2 $662,000 Fanwood 165 2ND ST Colonial 7 3 3.1 1 $750,000 EMTs and will fill in when the rescue from the house with at least a three- ing from last year and we have added and much more. Fanwood 89 MADISON AVE CapeCod 10 4 2.0 1 $539,900 squad is not available. 9-1-1 calls go foot clearance on all sides, and 10 several exciting new ones as well.” Interested in becoming a part of the Fanwood 327 NORTH AVE Colonial 9 4 2.1 2 $565,000 to a dispatch center that routes them feet from the back of the house. Clean Free parking in the station lot along- market? GWACC is still accepting Garwood 202 MYRTLE AVE SplitLev 9 3 2.0 1 $582,000 to the proper place: either the police, the grill at least once a month, and side the railroad tracks is available. new vendors. Contact the GWACC Mountainside 1498 DEER PATH RanchRas 10 4 2.1 2 $780,000 rescue squad or fire department. remove the grease from the trap so it While there is permit parking only office at [email protected] or call Mountainside 878 STANDISH AVE Ranch 7 3 2.0 2 $619,000 Chief Tiller spoke about the main does not catch on fire. Turn off the Scotch Plains 9 HIGHLANDER DR RanchExp 10 5 3.1 2 $855,000 during the week, it is free to park on at (908) 233-3021. Scotch Plains 1701 RARITAN RD RanchExp 7 3 2.0 3 $650,000 cause of fires in a house — cooking propane tank when not using it. Scotch Plains 611 TAYLORS WAY Colonial 10 5 3.1 2 $868,555 fires. His rules are that when cooking, The Rotary Club of Westfield, a Scotch Plains 1220 MARTINE AVE Colonial 10 4 2.1 2 $840,000 one should never leave the stove un- business networking group and ser- Union County Offers ‘Grab & Westfield 423 BIRCH PL Colonial 9 4 2.1 2 $912,000 attended — stay in the kitchen doing vice organization, meets three times Westfield 304 N EUCLID AVE Victorian 11 5 1.1 2 $966,304 something else. Do not walk away to per month on Tuesdays at noon. The Westfield 760 NORGATE RD Colonial 9 4 2.1 2 $999,999 Westfield 290 SPRINGFIELD AVE Colonial 9 4 3.1 2 $725,000 do laundry, because you may forget club has been meeting by Zoom for Go’ Meals at Senior Centers Westfield 684 RAHWAY AVE Colonial 10 5 4.0 2 $849,300 you are cooking something. He fur- the past year. Among Westfield Westfield 336 ORENDA CIR Colonial 10 6 5.1 3 $2,325,000 ther advised not to leave the house if Rotary’s current projects are to pro- COUNTY — The Union County Boulevard, Kenilworth Westfield 321 ELM ST, UNIT B TwnEndUn 9 5 4.1 1 $1,225,000 the oven or dryer is running. Avoid vide for homeless veterans and to Board of Commissioners is pleased Shady Rest Golf and Country Club, loose clothing around an open flame alleviate hunger in Westfield. For in- *Cranford, Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside, Scotch Plains and Westfield, NJ data according to the Garden to announce that box-lunch meals will 820 Jerusalem Road, Scotch Plains State MLS, as of 4/25/21 – 5/2/21. Featured properties may not have been listed or sold by the office/agent — sometimes clothing will catch fire, formation, contract Secretary Dr. be available to seniors beginning in Westfield Community Center— presenting this data. Information deemed RELIABLE. A home is one of the most important and significant and do not allow children to play in Michael Hart at [email protected]. May, through the “Grab and Go” pro- 558 West Broad Street, Westfield purchases or sales you will make in your lifetime. If you are thinking about a move, now is the time to the kitchen when you are cooking. Guests are always welcome. gram. The program is run through the The Grab and Go program allows prepare. I will provide you with a market evaluation and mortgage update, create a thorough marketing Union County Division on Aging and for safe social distancing to protect plan and let you know my suggestions in staging. For more information on these or other real estate matters, contact Susan Massa Broker CRS SRES ABR at 908-400-0778, [email protected] or Disability Resource Connection, in against transmission of Covid-19, [email protected]. www.NJHomeShowcase.com www.summitwestfieldhomes.com. the Department of Human Services. while continuing to provide healthy Jeff Scheininger Begins Term “This alternative dining option will meals for Union County’s aging popu- Covid 19 is dramatically changing the way we are conducting Real Estate. New procedures have been provide seniors with access to nutri- lation. Each meal meets one-third of implemented in keeping all those involved safe. Every precaution is being made. Limited number of tious lunches, while reducing the risk the daily nutritional requirements of people may view public open house with masks and gloves. As 2021-22 NAHAD President of contracting or spreading the Covid- an adult aged 60 or older. 19 virus,” said County Commission The Division on Aging and Dis- ANNAPOLIS, MD — Jeffrey Coupling; Jim Daniels, Mid-State Chairman Alexander Mirabella. ability Resource Connection is part Scheininger, president of Flexline, Sales; John Tattersall, Frank Murken The Grab and Go program is of- of the Union County Department of Homebound Vaccination Inc., has been elected to serve as the Products; Roy Torres, SunSource – fered for those seniors age 60 and up Human Services, and is federally rec- 2021-2022 NAHAD president. GHX Industrial; and Chris who reside in Union County, and who ognized as the Area Agency on Aging NAHAD, the Association for Hose Shadewald, Eaton Corporation. are not receiving home delivered for Union County. The nationwide ProgramLaunched in County and Hose Accessories Distribution, NAHAD provides a wealth of ser- meals from Meals-On-Wheels. Area Agency on Aging “on-the- is the only trade association dedi- vices for its membership, including It will be available at 19 senior ground” model was established un- UNION — The Union County teams began vaccinating the cated to the hose industry world- the Hose Safety Institute and centers and senior housing sites der the 1973 Older Americans Act, Board of Commissioners announced homebound on April 28 in three wide. Scheininger will assume the NAHAD Academy, as well as net- throughout the county every Tuesday with the goal of helping seniors live the beginning of its Homebound towns, Clark, Garwood and presidency this month, with a for- working events, continuing educa- and Thursday, beginning on May 4. independently, and with dignity, in Vaccination Program in an effort to Cranford, and will move on to other mal presentation planned during tion programs and services, and Reservations are required, and are their communities. vaccinate its residents who are un- towns after that. The county is NAHAD’s 2021 Annual Meeting & workforce development programs. available by calling the Division on As an Area Agency on Aging, the able to leave their homes. partnering with the Visiting Nurse Convention taking place June 12- The dedicated team at NAHAD en- Aging by 9 a.m. on the previous Thurs- Division on Aging is authorized to “Our most vulnerable communi- Association of Central Jersey, Holy 15 in Scottsdale, AZ. sures that all members have access day for Tuesday pick-up, and by 9 issue contracts for senior service ties must not be left behind and the Redeemer Visiting Nurses and Jew- “I am honored to be a part of to the information, news, resources, a.m. the previous Monday for Thurs- providers including health aide/ effort to vaccinate the homebound ish Family Service of Central New NAHAD and to serve as its presi- and tools needed to thrive in the day pick-up. homemakers, nurse visits, social is critical to the success of over- Jersey to offer the program. dent,” said Mr. Scheininger. “I have hose and hose accessories business. To make a reservation or to register work visits, hospice, home deliv- coming the COVID-19 pandemic,” The county has identified and tar- been in this industry for a long time For more information on NAHAD for the program, please call the Union ered meals, kosher home delivered said Commissioner Chairman geted well over 2,000 residents and involved with NAHAD for most and its 2021 Board of Directors, County Division on Aging at (908) meals, congregate nutrition, Alexander Mirabella. “This is a through a number of resources in all of my career. I’ve seen both evolve visit www.NAHAD.org/about. 527-4870 or (908) 527-4877. caregiver services, legal services, major step forward as we continue 21 municipalities thus far, accord- and expand over time and I’m look- A voluntary donation of $1.75 is information & assistance, social/ to build toward herd immunity in ing to Human Services Director ing forward to bringing my industry Paid Advertorial suggested for each meal. Participants medical adult day services, resi- Union County.” Debbie-Ann Anderson. expertise to the table to help NAHAD Goldeaer.com/advertorial will receive guidance on masks, so- dential maintenance, emergency Commissioner Sergio Granados, Residents who are homebound reach its next level of success.” cial distance, and any other Covid-19 energy assistance, telephone reas- who is the Chairman of the County’s and wish to receive a COVID-19 Flexline is the largest manufac- prevention measures when picking surance, grocery shopping, trans- Public Safety Committee which vaccination may call the County’s turer of specialty hose assemblies up meals. portation, grandparents raising oversees the response to the pan- Division on Aging and Disability in the Northeast and has been in Rely Any eligible senior can use the grandchildren, and much more. demic, said: “I am excited to an- Resources at (888) 280-8226 be- business since 1950. Mr. Grab and Go program at the follow- For more information on all ADRC nounce the homebound program. tween the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 Scheininger has served as its presi- ing senior centers: programs call the Union County Di- We have been working through our p.m. Currently, the county will be- dent since the 1980s and has a Mas- Cranford Lincoln Apartments, 800 vision on Aging at (908) 527-4870 or County’s Human Services and Pub- gin by offering the Moderna vacci- ter of Business Administration On Us Lincoln Avenue, Cranford (908) 527-4877, or visit ucnj.org/ag- lic Safety Department to develop nation, and then transition into the (MBA) from Cornell University. He Kenilworth Senior Center—526 ing and use the online contact form. this program and serve residents, Johnson and Johnson one-shot vac- is also on the Board of Directors for beginning at age 18 and older. We cination. the New Jersey State Chamber of to be won’t stop until we vaccinate all of Residents are considered to be Commerce and served as Chairman Covid-19 Emergency Food Union County’s homebound resi- homebound (18 years and older) if of the Board in 2011. dents who want a vaccination and any of the following categories ap- “Jeff is deeply committed to who are among the most vulnerable ply: NAHAD and the members we Your Distributions Told for May to the virus.” • The person’s doctor believes serve,” said Molly Alton Mullins, The program will be administered that their health or illness could get NAHAD Executive Vice President. COUNTY — The Union County Village Super Market, Gargiulo Pro- through the County’s Human Ser- worse if they leave the home. “Jeff knows this industry inside and Trusted Board of County Commissioners will duce, the Community Food Bank of vices Department. The nurse-led • The person requires the help of out and possesses a great under- hold additional emergency food dis- NJ, and CMC foods for their contin- another person and/or medical standing of NAHAD’s programs, tribution events for Union County ued partnership.” equipment to leave the home, or PUBLIC NOTICE specifically the Hose Safety Insti- residents in April and May to aid Residents picking up food at the finds it difficult to leave the home tute, and what value these efforts Platform those affected by COVID-19. walk-up events in Plainfield, Hill- TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD and typically cannot do so. bring to our industry. There will be These will include: side, Elizabeth, and Roselle must wear ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT • The person is served by a home great things ahead for the NAHAD Saturday, May 8, at 8 a.m., Kean masks at all times and maintain social TAKE NOTICE that on the 3rd of May health care organization. membership with Jeff in this role.” Display Ad Creation University in Union. Drive-thru only. distance. Walk-up recipients should the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the • The person is served by social Joining MR. Scheininger on the Township of Cranford, in the County of Stand-Alone Inserts Tuesday, May 11, at 10:00 a.m., bring a cart or be able to carry several Union took the following action: services agencies (e.g. non-medi- 2021 Board of Directors includes: Immaculate Conception Church in food bags at the walk-up area. 1. Application ZBA 21-004: Granted cal home care, Meals on Wheels, Jason Westad, FORCE America; Email Marketing Elizabeth. Walk-up only. Residents wishing to pick up food approval to Tesla Inc. for the installation of Community Action Programs, Dave Heckler, Alliance Hose & Tuesday, May 18, at 10 a.m., at the drive-up distribution events at twelve (12) Tesla Supercharges on Block Paratransit services, etc.). Rubber; Sam Petillo, Singer Equi- Website Banner Ads Warinanco Park in Roselle. Walk-up Kean University must arrive in a 319 Lot 11 as designated on the Township • The person is physically or in- ties; Susanna Vandenberg, Flexaust; Tax Map also known as 370 North Avenue Promotional Bulletins only. vehicle. East in the C-2 zone. Amended site plan tellectually disabled. Christopher Hart, Hart Industries; Tuesday, May 25, at 10 a.m., All drive-up recipients at Kean approval, a c(1) hardship variance, a c(2) Brian Pellegrin, Spartan Industrial Gerald B. Green Plaza in Plainfield. must remain in their cars with win- variance for a rear yard setback where the PUBLIC NOTICE and Marine; Brent Lilly, PT; Mike 908-232-4407 Walk-up only. dows rolled up at all times, other- minimum is 25 feet and 1 foot is proposed; Mortensen, Alaska Rubber Group; a c(2) variance for front yard setback where TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD [email protected] The food distribution is open to all wise masks are required. Food boxes the minimum is 20 feet and 3 feet is pro- CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY Dion Gunderson, Dixon Value and Union County residents. Food will will be placed in the trunk or truck posed; a c(2) for maximum lot impervious NOTICE OF be distributed on a first-come, first- bed of the vehicle by volunteers. coverage where 75 percent is the maxi- FOOD SCRAPS DROP-OFF served basis and no registration is Upon arrival, proof of New Jersey mum, 90 percent exists and 90.5 percent is PILOT PROGRAM AWARD proposed; §255-34, a c(2) variance for required. The event will take place residency and indication of how Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures The Township Committee of the Town- rain or shine. many people reside in their house- where no accessory structure shall be ship of Cranford has authorized a volun- “Food distributions have become hold will have to be provided. Re- located in the front yard but the proposed tary food scraps drop-off pilot program for a lifeline for our residents during the cipients will receive an emergency charging stations would be located in the residents through Green Bucket Compost, front yard along North Avenue East front- LLC. Resolution No. 2021-193 authorizing Covid-19 pandemic and we are proud box of produce, dairy, and shelf stable age §255-38A(3); a design waiver/excep- said program are available for public in- to continue to provide this valuable food, with enough to sustain a family tion where parking area minimum setback spection at the office of the Township Clerk. resource to our residents,” said Com- for several days. Please note that is 20 feet from right-of-way and 3 feet is Awarded to: Green Bucket Compost, missioner Chairman Alexander only one box of food will be pro- proposed for new parking stalls/EV charg- LLC, 1270 Cambridge Avenue, Plainfield, Mirabella. vided per recipient at each event. ing locations §255-26G(3)(a); a deign New Jersey 07062 waiver/exception where the minimum park- Service: Provide residents the opportu- “During this time as residents con- This event will run in compliance ing space area of 180 square feet is re- nity to divert their food material waste into tinue to deal with unemployment, with state Covid-19 orders regard- quired and 162 square feet is proposed renewable, sustainable energy – volun- housing issues and food insecurity, ing social distancing and other pro- §255-26G(3)(a)(1); and a design waiver/ tary food scraps drop-off pilot program – to we are working hard to help every- tocols. exception for parking space dimensions be located at the Cranford Conservation where 10 feet by 18 feet is required and 9 Center, 210 Birchwood Avenue, Cranford, one put food on their tables,” said For questions and more informa- feet by 18 feet is proposed §255- New Jersey 07016. Commissioner Sergio Granados who tion, residents may call the UCDHS 26.G(3)(A)(1). Date: April 27, 2021 also serves as Liaison to the Human Director’s Action Line at (888) 845- Kathy Lenahan Patricia Donahue, RMC Services Advisory Board. “We thank 3434 or (908) 558-2288. Land Use Administrator Municipal Clerk 1 T - 05/06/21, The Leader Fee: $36.72 1 T - 05/06/21, The Leader Fee: $24.48 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS COUNTY OF UNION COUNTY OF UNION TAKE NOTICE The Township of Scotch Plains will expose for sale at Public Auction, TAKE NOTICE The Township of Scotch Plains will expose for sale at Public Auction, in accordance with Title 39:10A-1, at the times and locations specified below, the in accordance with Title 39:10A-1, at the times and locations specified below, the following motor vehicles which came into the possession of the Scotch Plains Police following motor vehicles which came into the possession of the Scotch Plains Police Department through abandonment or failure of owners to claim same. Department through abandonment or failure of owners to claim same. All the vehicles on the following lists are offered in strictly “as is” condition, with no All the vehicles on the following lists are offered in strictly “as is” condition, with no representation as to condition or fitness for any particular purpose. Minimum bid for each representation as to condition or fitness for any particular purpose. Minimum bid for each vehicle will be all towing and storage fees due to the towing agency. vehicle will be all towing and storage fees due to the towing agency. Purchase must be made by cash or certified check. A 10% deposit must be given at time Purchase must be made by cash or certified check. A 10% deposit must be given at time of auction. Balance must be paid by 4:00 p.m. the same day. of auction. Balance must be paid by 4:00 p.m. the same day. The public auction shall be held on Friday, 14, May 2021 in accordance with the laws The public auction shall be held on Friday, 14, May 2021 in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey pertaining thereto. of the State of New Jersey pertaining thereto. The following vehicle may be examined at Frank’s Auto, 56 South Martine Avenue, The following vehicle may be examined at Frank’s Auto, 56 South Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 at 8:30 am. Public Auction will commence at 8:45 am. Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 at 8:30 am. Public Auction will commence at 8:45 am. MAKE YEAR VIN NO. MINIMUM BID MAKE YEAR VIN NO. MINIMUM BID Ford 2002 1FAFP53UO2A1003 14 $3856.88 Infiniti 2000 JNKCA 31A0YT1073 35 $3819.56 Bozena Lacina Bozena Lacina Township Clerk Township Clerk 1 T - 05/06/21, The Times Fee: $38.76 1 T - 05/06/21, The Times Fee: $38.76 Page 4 Thursday, May 6, 2021 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION

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Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 The Story Time by librarians from A special thanks to the Westfield the Library’s Youth Services Depart- Historical Society, our partners in All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Gale Force Media, L.L.C. come from the board game Diction ment and the musician Yosi made the this program, for the use of the grounds Deception. Suzette F. Stalker Lauren S. Barr Jeff Gruman morning magical for children and in of the beautiful Reeve House. Answers to last week’s arcane words. COMMUNITY EDITOR PUBLISHER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SALES MANAGER the afternoon, two local speakers, 1. Guttate – Spotted, as with drops Robert P. Connelly David B. Corbin Kim Prata author Eva Lesko Natiello and politi- Marcy Lechner 2. Sepelition – Burial; interment BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER MANAGING EDITOR & SPORTS EDITOR PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE cal historian John Lesher spoke on Michael Miller 3. Thill – A shaft to which a horse is the art of writing and gerrymandering Co-Presideents, hitched to a wagon 4. Dirdum – A loud outcry of blame or SUBSCRIPTION PRICE and voter rights, respectively. Friends of the Westfield www.goleader.com/subscriber In addition, the Friends took the Memorial Library rebuke One-year – $40 • Two-year – $75 • Three-year – $110 UBERTY 1. Abundance Pot Shops Do Not 2. Pure; fresh 3. Balance; stablility 4. Pride; haughtiness We Celebrate Mom’s Special Role Belong in Westfield DEPILATION 1. Grief; misery The Westfield Mayor and Council quarter approved. The mayor and coun- 2. A beating or whipping with a stick or will soon decide whether to permit the cil often cite the Master Plan to support club In Our Own Lives and Beyond sale of pot in town. Some suggest that their decision-making. Will they do so 3. The act of or process of removing simply because marijuana is now legal on the pot issue, and follow the will of hair from the body in New Jersey, Westfield should em- the majority of Westfield residents? 4. A condition of progressive emacia- One of our most beloved holi- cial activist Ann Reeves Jarvis, philanthropist John Wanamaker. brace pot shops selling edibles, joints, And don’t let politicians distract you tion TZIGANE days — Mother’s Day — ar- had organized Mother’s Day The idea continued to grow in and related products. Really? with empty promises of tax riches from 1. A Hungarian gypsy rives on Sunday. While ac- Work Clubs in the mid-19th cen- popularity, and on May 8, 1914, Guns, adult videos, and go-go danc- local pot sales. First, if the town man- 2. Mentally ill; insane knowledging the contributions tury to improve sanitary condi- President Woodrow Wilson ing are all legal too. And if residents aged our budget and surplus better, we 3. In South Africa, an outsider; a for- were polled today, the results surely would not need extra taxes from pot. eigner of mothers and the special bond tions and reduce infant mortality signed a proclamation formally would show that the vast majority agree But more important, state law limits the 4. A laborer; member of the working they share with their children, rates. These clubs also nursed establishing a day to honor moth- with legalized casino gambling. Does local tax on weed sales to 2 percent. So class this day also spotlights the en- wounded Civil War soldiers from ers. It is celebrated each year on that mean that these businesses are ap- even in the highly unlikely event that KATABASIS during ability mothers possess both sides of the conflict, and the second Sunday in May. propriate to fill our many empty store- pot sales in town reach $1 million, 1. The cessation of natural selection in fronts downtown? Westfield would receive a paltry generation to shape not just the fabric of Ann Reeves Jarvis and others The activism of Ann Reeves 2. Hibernating or burrowing their families, but of their com- promoted reconciliation in the Jarvis that helped to heal and New Jersey, and Westfield, voters $20,000. In a $46.6 million budget, that 3. A sudden pulling back or retreating supported the legalization of marijuana is not even a drop in our leaking surplus 4. A retreat to the sea munities and beyond. wake of the conflict that had di- advance a nation, and inspired by a wide margin. That does not, how- bucket. Such profound maternal influ- vided a nation. her daughter’s advocacy of ever, equate with support for pot dis- Legal does not mean appropriate ence formed the origins of Anna Jarvis launched her cam- Mother’s Day, is mirrored in the pensaries, grow operations, and other everywhere. Casinos belong in Atlantic Mother’s Day more than a cen- paign for a Mother’s Day obser- contributions made by countless weed businesses in town. City. Pot shops do not belong in In fact, during the town’s Master Plan Westfield. All The News tury ago. Inspired by the humani- vance in 1907. She and her sup- women today. They include bio- re-examination process just two years tarian efforts of her own mother, porters made their case for the logical and adoptive mothers and ago, 57 percent of residents disapproved Sam Della Fera Anna Jarvis conceived of this holiday in letters to persons of grandmothers, foster and surro- of local retail pot stores. Less than a Westfield annual day of recognition for influence — right up to the White gate mothers, and those without mothers and ultimately champi- House — and saw their cause gain children in their own lives but oned the idea to fruition. momentum with the endorsement who impact the lives of others in Westfield Should Reconsider Paving www.goleader.com Her mother, West Virginia so- of prominent entrepreneur and diverse and vital capacities. Priorities Over Next Few Years Mothers are our role models Policy on Political and teachers from our infancy, I appreciate the town’s effort to pri- a waste of resources that prevents fix- Educator’s Corner: our confidantes and advisors as oritize the paving of streets because no ing streets that should be paved sooner, Endorsements we grow, and a comforting pres- one wants to have the town waste its given their frequent use. I am sure there We publish letters to the editor in ence throughout our lives. Dem- limited resources. I understand that an will be better examples, but let me the printed newspaper on issues of Spring into Math Strategies assessment of physical condition was illustrate my point with an example a importance to our readers at the dis- onstrating unconditional love, done two years ago by a third-party few blocks from me: the poorly paved cretion of the editors. By JENNIFER GLACKIN and compute 27-1 = 26. they nurture and guide us, share engineering firm, and they found that block of Baker Avenue between Winyah Those who would like their politi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times At first, this seems more compli- in our joys and sorrows, and the single worst road was Hampton and Kimball Avenues, where many chil- cal endorsements published in the Growing up, I thought I was bad cated than the traditional method, help us to overcome setbacks. Court. However, no one has taken the dren enter the Wilson elementary school, printed newspaper can do so by using at math and actually referred to the but it actually removes a step or two They impart such virtues as pa- second step of combining physical con- as well as have their major playground. the paid service at number 9 as my “nemesis.” I de- from “carrying.” The “tens strat- tience, kindness and responsi- dition rating with frequency of use or The street, especially that block, is con- www.goleader.com/advertorial. spised adding it, subtracting it, mul- egy” was two steps: 1. Add 10. 2. characteristics of use. stantly used for traffic, children, other Candidates for elected office are tiplying it…forget about dividing Subtract 1. Carrying method: 1. 9+7 bility. On their own and in part- To illustrate the additional concepts, pedestrians, and the occasional bicy- invited to submit op-ed columns for by it. Then, when I was a senior in = 16, 2. Break the number apart to nership with fathers, they lay let me take that single worst case listed, clist. I am not pleading for the one the printed newspaper each week at college and creating a post-gradua- carry the “one” (which is really a the groundwork for the women Hampton Court, a one-block cul-de- example I am aware of to be the only no charge. Columns should be be- tion budget, I realized I could add group of ten), 3. Add the tens to get and men — and the mothers and sac (i.e., dead-end street). I walked there correction to the list; I am pleading for tween 250 and 500 words, and be ten and subtract one instead of us- 20, 4. Finally, 20+6=26. fathers — we ourselves become. today, and I am surprised that it was a fuller consideration of how to set the issue based with no personal attacks ing nine. It was such a simple rev- Compensation- It’s similar to the rated so poor, but maybe there are less priorities for the whole list. on opponents. Columns should be elation, but one that had never been “tens strategy,” but with the steps While current circumstances visible problems in its unseen founda- emailed to [email protected] by presented to me. reversed. For example, subtract one may prevent us from holding the tion. Certainly the one area of potholes Dale Hagstrom Monday at 9 a.m. for print in Math had always been presented from 17 and “trade” it to the 9, lavish gatherings we might typi- in the midst of a large circular area at the Westfield Thursday’s newspaper. in a singular way and that particular creating the problem 10+16. Then cally plan in Mom’s honor, we top of the hill is an area that cars visiting way didn’t work for me. “Carrying solve. can still express our love and the two houses up there can easily avoid, the one” and “borrowing” visually Decomposing Numbers - Decom- but there are only eight houses on the Councilman Kearney Reflects on confused me, which then meant I posing a number is a fancy way of gratitude either through smaller whole dead-end street, six of which had difficulty solving the problem. I saying breaking a number apart into in-person visits or remotely, or would have no reason to drive up to the First Four Months in Office thought that meant I was bad at math, smaller pieces. The number 10 will with cards, gifts or phone calls. dead end and enter the poorly paved but really, I was just bad at using that be used again here, but in a different We wish all of the mothers, part of the street. I think I could identify I am just as excited today as I was in vehicles in 2020. I was glad to come method. I had to figure out my way. (Starting to see a pattern?) grandmothers and maternal fig- several other blocks in town with pav- late November when I learned my elec- into the assignment with both Police method, one that worked for me. Break the 9 into a 3 and a 6. ing at least as bad, but let’s assume the tion to the Garwood Borough Council Commissioner Councilman Mike Ince On paper these strategies can be 17+3=20, then 20+6=26. While this ures in our lives and our com- engineers’ evaluation of conditions is was certified by the Board of Elections. and our Police Chief ready to hit the confusing, but once mastered a is a strategy that works, it isn’t nec- munities a happy and healthy correct. But were the engineers asked to I bring this excitement to every meeting ground running. Chief Wright brought student’s mental math abilities can essarily an efficient strategy for this day to celebrate, and extend our count the number of cars passing through and assignment! us the Street Smart campaign and other soar and be applied to larger num- problem. However, if the problem thoughts to those who can not a bad patch every week? Were the engi- This year I am serving as Chair of the ideas, building on the groundwork of bers. My favorite thing about this was 6+17, it could be more efficient be with their mother, or their neers asked to gauge whether many Building & Grounds Committee, which discussions from last year’s Bicycle unit was to watch students start by than using the strategies above be- children, other pedestrians, or bicyclists to the outside observer may seem like Networking meetings. I support the counting on their fingers and be- cause 6 is not as close to ten as 9. children, this weekend. It is our are present? Repaving a street rather an easy job. I quickly learned this was chief’s initiatives regarding pedestrian come so excited when they could do Encouraging students to find the fondest wish that next Mother’s than simply patching it, when it is un- not the case! We have many moving and traffic safety, as this was the most complex problems in their heads. most efficient strategy for their brain Day will find us all able to gather likely to ever be used much, seems like parts in Garwood, and a lot of them frequent concern I heard about while Let’s break down a few possible was such an important piece to nur- together and give every Mom move through our town’s parks and running for office last year. I look strategies by focusing on the prob- turing their mathematical thinking. her full due. Student View Column buildings! From equipment requests by forward to our town growing more lem: 9 + 17. Thinking I was “bad at math” cre- the Department of Public Works, to “street smart”. Add 10 - Instead of trying to add ated a mental roadblock for me. My Misses the Mark duct cleaning, to building inspections Finally, Mayor Todisco created a nine to seventeen, make the problem goal was to give my students differ- Letters to the Editor Katie Hamilton’s well written argu- and more there is a lot to pay attention whole new communications commit- 10+17. Suddenly, it’s a much easier ent strategies that showed them that The Deadline is Monday 9 a.m. ment against “court packing” ignores to. I’m extraordinarily lucky to have the tee at my request! I’m honored to serve problem because our mathematical problems could be tackled in a way for publication on the coming one key fact: Mitch McConnell refused prior chair, Councilman Russ Graham, on this committee with both the mayor system is based on tens. When you that worked for them. That anyone Thursday. The size limit is 200- to allow President Barack Obama the serving on the committee with me. Russ and Council President Jen Blumenstock, get your answer of 27, you then com- can be good at math with the right 500 words. opportunity to nominate a Supreme has an excellent understanding of the where we have tackled issues as varied pensate for the extra one you added tools and a bit of practice. Court justice upon the death of Antonin day-to-day activity in the Borough as hybrid in-person/virtual meetings, to Scalia in February of 2016, nine months which he freely shares with me. the live streaming of meetings, to out- before the next presidential election. Continuing an initiative started by reach for our small business commu- Mr. McConnell then jammed through Russ last year, one of my earliest nity. The Restaurant Week initiative President Trump’s nominee when Ruth achievements on the governing body was a great success, and we are looking Bader Ginsburg died in September of has been getting the flagpole replaced forward to growing our Small Business 2020, a mere two months before the outside of Borough Hall. This will Advisory Board for even more oppor- election. Mr. McConnell clearly vio- complement the work planned by our tunities to support this vital part of lated the Constitution when he deprived Police Department and PBA to reno- Garwood. President Obama of a nomination, and vate the Officer Thomas P. Haughton In conclusion, with just four full that reprehensible action needs to be Memorial Plaza. Little items like this months of service on the council, I am redressed by allowing President Biden often go unnoticed, but they are impor- thrilled to be joining a great team al- the opportunity to nominate two jus- tant to the overall look and feel of our ready in place and honored to have this tices. community. I’m thrilled to have been unique opportunity to serve our com- Mr. McConnell did not have the con- the person to get the flagpole over the munity. stitutional right to pick and choose who finish line! Please, don’t hesitate to contact me, he will consider for nomination to the Mayor Todisco additionally assigned I am happy to help with any issue! I can court. me to the Police Committee, which is a be reached at [email protected]. serious responsibility as our commu- Bill Gottdenker nity processes the tragedy of two lives Councilman Vincent Kearney Mountainside lost due to pedestrians struck by motor Garwood

State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Tom Malinowski (D) 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 75-77 N. Bridge St., Somerville, N.J. 08876 Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 547-3307 (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asm. Jim Kennedy (D) are in the 7th Congressional District] 251 North Ave. West 34 E. Cherry St. Westfield, N.J. 07090 Rahway, N.J. 07065 12th Congressional District (908) 232-2073 (732) 943-2660 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asw. Linda Carter (D) 850 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 201, Ewing, N.J. 08628 57 Union Place, Suite 310 200 West 2nd St., Suite 102 (609) 883-0026 Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [Fanwood, Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 are in the 12th Congressional District] LD-21 includes Westfield, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, [email protected], [email protected] Mountainside, Garwood, Fanwood, Plainfield, Clark, [email protected], [email protected] Summit and Cranford. Rahway and Linden. [email protected], [email protected] A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 6, 2021 Page 5 The Student View Elections 2021 Financial Lessons Learned A collaboration with the Harnessing Westfield Residents From the Pandemic Westfield High School Journalism Program Spring is here, schools are open Proxy, HIPAA authorization, Power To Help Westfield Turn ‘Green’ again and sports are coming back – of attorney and a Living Will pro- it is beginning to feel more like vide clarity on how to handle these The Free Market, Earth Day Fair, versary of Earth Day with a lineup “normal”! Covid-19 turned our already difficult situations and gives Building a Better Self Plastic Toys Cleaning and Food of community events to help resi- world upside down, shutting down you authority to do so. If you do not Waste Recycling – what do all these dents learn how to be more eco- our nation’s businesses and forcing have these very important docu- By LAURA CHANNELL ing my life the way I want, is having events and programs held in the past conscious including: Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times our families to learn and work from ments yet, or they are outdated, healthy control and gaining a healthier two weeks have in common? They The third annual Free Market, home. We collectively experienced make it a priority to speak with It’s easy to become dissatisfied with mindset to improve myself. While it’s are led by the work of our amazing where at least three to four tons of a range of emotions from fear and your trust and estate attorney to society and list the problems with it. not always easy to adjust, I think that we volunteer Westfield Green Team. gently used household goods were helplessness to anger and frustra- have them drafted. However, one thing that I’ve been dwell- all need to invest time and do a little I am very proud to serve as the dropped off, and either taken by resi- tion. We saw our loved ones (if Insurance – It is a natural ten- ing on frequently is the fact that we digging into ourselves. By doing this I council liaison to the Green Team dents, by Green Drop for distribu- only from a distance) struggle too - dency to think that bad things sim- complain about ‘society,’ yet we are have never felt more accomplished and and to help lead this motivated group tion to deserving families or recycled. each in their own way. Whether it ply will not happen to us, however, ‘society.’ It is one thing to identify and put together (some days are better than of volunteers who have dedicated The biggest Earth Day Fair ever was our parent or our child, nearly this past year we saw how easily we spread awareness of issues within our others, and by no means am I saying that their time and energy to make held in Westfield featuring more everyone was suffering in some were caught off guard and the im- culture and attempt to set them straight, I’m truly put together). Trying to better Westfield ‘greener’ at no cost to than a dozen vendors and exhibits manner – whether physically, emo- portance of being prepared. Make but complaining alone will not solve the myself every day has been a way better taxpayers during the past three and helping residents live more tionally, or even financially. time available to review and deter- initial cause for outcry. alternative to blaming or getting frus- a half years. sustainably. While physical and emotional mine if you are underinsured (or With this, I immediately reflected on trated with ‘society’ (even though there The Westfield Green Team has The cleaning of hundreds of plas- fortitude is different for everyone, uninsured) in medical insurance, the self-help niche, which many dip into are numerous things we collectively need led an incredible array of green ini- tic toys collected by the town’s Plas- financial preparedness skills can in attempts to improve themselves or to improve upon). tiatives that culminated in winning tic Toy Recycling program at the be more broadly applied. As we reach a higher consciousness of ‘mis- I’ve personally been able to encoun- Sustainable Jersey’s Silver Certifi- Conservation Center which will be reflect on the prior year, we can takes’ self-help books claim they’re ter daily challenges with a better mindset; cation (the highest level of overall given to boys and girls in Orange, identify some financial lessons making. I have been digging within my everything presents an opportunity to certification) and Rookie of The NJ instead of being thrown out. learned and hope to never repeat own life to take the sentiments in these learn. So, rather than getting frustrated Year Award in 2020 for Westfield. The re-launch of the Food Waste them again. books and bring their advice to fruition. with everything but me, it’s more about Our Green Team was one of only 64 Recycling Program at the Conser- Emergency fund – The emer- Since everyone plays their own role, and how I can grow from this, which I think across New Jersey to earn Silver vation Center, where residents can gency fund is something we know an important one at that, in shaping our more people than not could benefit from. status for sustainable actions taken bring their food waste to be turned of but maybe tempted to feel that it culture and environment; that trying to Now I’m not saying everyone needs to in the previous 12 months. What is into biofuel at the Rahway Valley is unnecessary as finances may seem improve oneself is one way to combat wake up at 5 a.m. and walk for a few more, Westfield was the only town Sewerage Authority. solid at the time. Having an emer- the frustration we find or the blame we miles (although super nice; especially awarded Rookie of The Year, which These recent events are in addi- gency savings fund is an essential impose on others when we can begin to listening to podcasts), but investing time recognizes a newly certified mu- tion to dozens of other initiatives part of any financial plan and will fix it. Beginning with ourselves. Through and focusing on yourself is the best nicipality that effectively leveraged pursued by the Green Team includ- ensure that some cash is available such, I did some soul searching instead advice I can give. a wide range of resources to achieve ing multiple new recycling programs to cover expenses, if needed. How of playing the blame game on society. Oh, also read, The Subtle Art of Not sustainability success! at the Conservation Center (includ- much to set aside is more of a I started to explore the self-help world Giving a F, it will no doubt change your Most recently, the team helped ing plastic bags, Styrofoam, batter- personal preference but having at a little bit, and it resorted to waking up perception of life. Westfield celebrate the 51st anni- ies, and corks), the Green Westfield least the equivalent of 6 months of earlier, being organized, eating clean Program for local businesses, the living expenses is recommended. Mariella Foley, CFP® is a Partner sort of advice that we are all used to town’s first-ever rain garden in Not having this when you need it and Wealth advisor with Round hearing. But one book, in particular, The Tamaques Park, the Green Devel- most could cost you so much more Table Wealth Management. She Subtle Art of Not Giving A F changed the Earth Matters opment Checklist, and the Westfield can be reached directly at if you are left with no other option glazed-over-perfect perception of what Home Energy Savings Program. [email protected] than withdrawing funds from your or (908) 374-2570. self-improvement was. It didn’t put any- By MARIA & BILL NIERSTEDT Prior to 2018, Westfield’s Green retirement accounts instead. Con- one on a pedestal, in fact, it helped me Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Team focused primarily on annual sider using any income tax refund disability insurance or even life see myself through a clearer lens which park clean-ups. But, after joining to start rebuilding your emergency insurance and make the necessary allowed me to actually begin improving This column is encouraging every- Other environmental factors to the town council in 2018, I was savings and get a plan in place to changes to ensure the proper cov- myself. There is no way you can im- one to not just increase recycling of consider are the resources it takes to asked by the mayor to re-energize meet your target balance. erage is in place, if needed. Re- prove something, including yourself if plastic water bottles, (plastic water) extract water, and the gas and oil that the Green Team and serve as the Risk tolerance – Between Feb- member that these financial tools you don’t have a true scope on what you but to stop buying them altogether. is used to transport all that water in new council liaison. The Green ruary 12, 2020 and March 23, 2020 are here to protect us in times of actually need to improve because it’s We stopped buying plastic water years trucks across the country. What about Team, I realized, needed to do so the S&P 500 lost 37% of its value crisis. easy to glorify yourself or others which ago, and believe that we are healthier the energy that we use to drive to the much more to combat global warm- and investors panicked. This oc- Financial planning is about pre- just taints the journey. both physically and financially for store, carry the water from the store ing than just park clean-ups. The curred just one day after the market paring for the unexpected and mini- Not only did I begin seeing everyone doing so. You can be too! to our cars, and from our cars to our best way to achieve this goal was to hit an all-time high. Investors went mizing potential financial risks. from a ‘we’re all average and the little Did you know seven out of 10 houses? All while water sits avail- leverage the talent in our town— from feeling euphoric about their Whether it is a liquidity issue, not things don’t matter’ outlook that was bottles of plastic water get inciner- able in our kitchens. Leaving plastic and do we have a lot of talent here portfolios to feeling helpless as they having the legal documents in place preached in the novel, but I began to ated, dumped into landfills or the water in a car on a hot day could end in Westfield! More than 60 resi- saw their investment and retire- or something you are not even aware mimic the routines and lifestyles that sea, or left as litter? Even many of up with the ingestion of harmful dents applied that first year when ment accounts deteriorate. Al- of yet, having a comprehensive fi- promote well-being and overall ‘self- those you put in a ‘recycling con- chemicals. Phthalates and the town issued its call for volun- though this was not a typical mar- nancial review helps to identify any improvement.’ This included waking up tainer’? Or nearly half of this ‘pris- microplastics can be released into teers. And dozens have applied ev- ket crash, it should be a reminder to gaps in your specific plan. Make at 5 a.m. and reading, which to my tine mountain stream’ water is sim- plastic water. Think of all the plastic ery year since. us of how much investment risk we yourself a promise to sit down with surprise is now my favorite part of the ply reprocessed tap water (Aquafina shrink wrap that is used around the I want to thank all of the Green are willing to accept. Now is an a financial advisor today to protect day. and Dasani) that already meets fed- water pallet. Where does that shrink Team volunteers for their hard work ideal time to review your portfolio yourself and your family from the I now get enough sleep, eat correctly, eral water quality standards? Did wrap and the plastic wrap around and dedication and the Town of to determine any necessary changes next potential crisis. exercise, go for extensive walks and you know plastic water isn’t regu- each case of water end up? Do you Westfield, especially the Depart- based on your risk tolerance level. read like it’s nobody’s business. Not to lated as much as tap water? Did you recycle it? ment of Public Works, for being Estate Documents – During the Paid Advertorial mention that my organization and moti- know benzene, mold, sodium hy- So, what is the alternative? Tap willing partners and supporters of pandemic, it became necessary for Goleader.com/advertorial vation to do work (super hard as a senior droxide, fecal coliform and other water, and buying reusable metal or the Green Team’s efforts. Most im- so many to handle medical matters committed to college as well as during bacteria have all been found in plas- glass containers. These containers portantly, however, I want to thank and decisions for loved ones that virtual school) is through the roof. tic water bottles? Did you know there are inexpensive and can be bought you, Westfield’s residents, for par- were fighting for their lives and I think that taking initiative and sculpt- have been over 100 recalls of plastic almost anywhere. Years ago, when ticipating and helping the Green possibly even residing in a differ- water bottles? Did you know it takes we traveled to Zion National Park, Team achieve its mission to make ent state. Not having the necessary about 17 million barrels of oil to we were pleasantly surprised to learn Westfield more green! Support Local Journalism! authorization to inquire on the con- make all these plastic water bottles? that plastic water bottles were not dition and care of their loved ones goleader.com/subscriber Americans purchase about 100 bil- sold, and that water fountain sys- David Contract only exacerbated the problem. lion 12-ounce plastic water bottles a tems where a person could refill their Ward 3 Councilman and Green Documents such as a Health Care year – 300 bottles per person. Enough reusable bottles were all over. De- Team Liaison to circle the earth more than 600 mand that these systems be placed in times; about $100 per person/per year, office buildings, and all places of PUBLIC NOTICE or $6 billion a year! (Don’t do the assembly. Bring back water foun- Photo of Rialto Marquee With BOROUGH OF FANWOOD easy math - prices vary tremendously!) tains in parks! ORDINANCE 21-11-R Plastic water costs 2,000 times more If you really don’t like the taste of Political Message is Not Real PUBLIC HEARING than tap water! Did you realize it tap water, we urge you to try two NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BOROUGH takes water to create the plastic bottles, things. The first is to fill a glass bottle It has been brought to our attention involved in the Entertainment busi- OF FANWOOD ORDINANCE 21-11-R and water is wasted during the pro- of tap water, leave it uncovered, and that someone has used the Rialto ness and have operated theaters in AN ORDINANCE OF THE duction process? We don’t buy plas- place it in your refrigerator overnight. Marquee Sign without our knowl- many towns in N.J., I have never BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, THE COUNTY OF UNION, AND tic water and don’t really understand The ‘taste’ that many people don’t like edge and our consent to publish mes- agreed to any political party using the STATE OF NEW JERSEY, ES- how it has become such a ‘need’ for about tap water is actually chlorine. sages to demean and criticize Mayor Theater Marquee Sign or to advertise TABLISHING STORMWATER Americans. If we told people in the By morning, the chlorine will be gone. Brindle and her policies in managing any announcement on our screens in MANAGEMENT MEASURES 1960s that Americans would spend Blind taste test this with plastic water the Town of Westfield. favor of one candidate, of either party, AND DESIGN AND PERFOR- money to buy water in a store, while in the morning, and you won’t know With today’s technology, one can take over the other. It is against our policy MANCE STANDARDS. their tap water was sitting there un- which is which. Or, buy a water filter, a picture of the Rialto Marquee Sign and our beliefs to let anyone use our WAS PASSED AND ADOPTED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE used, they would laugh at us. which can remove chlorine, contami- and modify it on their computer with business to promote themself or their REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR nants and impurities (that are also in what they choose to write that is con- party against the other candidate, re- AND COUNCIL ON MAY 3, 2021. plastic water) from tap water. These demning, demeaning and critical of a gardless of my own affiliation to any Kathleen Holmes, can be attached to your kitchen faucet, political person and for political rea- of the two parties, or to promote any Borough Clerk I Support Denise Garrett and only need to be replaced every sons. We do not condone such an act announcement of any other subject 1 T - 05/06/21, The TImes Fee: $19.38 couple of months. This should save but rather demand whoever published that we deem, in our judgment, could you money, retain that taste you like, these messages by using our marquee offend some of our clients and the PUBLIC NOTICE For Ward 2 Councilperson and reduce your fear of contaminants. sign without our consent and permis- residents of that town in general. That BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Stop buying plastic water – it will be sion to remove these messages imme- was always our policy for the past 45 ORDINANCE 21-10-S A few months ago, I received a call doing the right thing for our residents, better for you and the earth. What and diately and not to try again. years and still is today. PUBLIC HEARING from our friend, Denise Garrett, asking our community and our children. She is how we consume does matter. In the 45 years that I have been At a time that the country and the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BOROUGH if I would help manage her campaign not in the business of overly-politiciz- world is enduring the effects of the OF FANWOOD ORDINANCE 21-10-S for Westfield Town Council represent- ing local issues. On the contrary, she Covid-19 Pandemic and all are trying AN ORDINANCE OF THE ing Ward 2. Denise clearly and with knows that to ensure progress, we must to recover and return to normality, BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, We Endorse Councilman THE COUNTY OF UNION, AND conviction explained her purpose for collaborate, hear one another and come our message to all is that we have STATE OF NEW JERSEY, ES- running, her priorities if she were voted together for the greater good. Denise many more important issues in our TABLISHING SEWER RATES into office, and why she believes now is will seek to find fair-and-balanced so- Mike Dardia for Second Term lives to deal with and not to engage in FOR 2021 the time she can make an impact on our lutions that will drive the change needed character assassination for political WAS PASSED AND ADOPTED ON town and its future. to ensure Westfield remains one of the reasons. We all should embrace the SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE It didn’t take me but a moment to be most coveted destinations for current We were thrilled when we heard that with Police Chief Battiloro and the principals of respecting each other REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR confident that the values and qualities and future families. I am confident that Councilman Dardia was seeking an- Westfield Police Department Traffic regardless of our affiliation to either AND COUNCIL ON MAY 3, 2021. Denise has in spades would make her a Denise’s nearly 20 years of experience other term as Ward 2 council person. Bureau to prioritize speed enforce- party and to live in peace and har- Kathleen Holmes, Borough Clerk dynamic, strong and capable in compliance and risk management Mike has worked tirelessly in his role ment in high-risk areas in town. mony with each other. That is our 1 T - 05/06/21, The TImes Fee: $17.85 councilperson sure to drive meaningful offer her the business acumen required on town council to creatively solve We were also happy to see the for- message and that is who we are. impact. to make thoughtful, yet timely deci- complex and meaningful issues to im- mation of an updated Bicycle Advi- Be Kind, Love Each Other, Stay Safe. I then wondered, “why me?” Why sions. prove the quality of life for his con- sory Board, which improves safety for Shine a Spotlight would Denise choose me for this role? Committed to Creating Impact stituents and the town at large. He has cyclists in town, and a new Pedestrian Jesse Y. Sayegh Denise is the kind of person you want to Denise has a work ethic that is be- been out connecting and collaborating Safety Task Force. Mike was also able Rialto Holding Co, LLC on Your Business do well for and who inspires confi- yond measure and without question with residents, town employees, busi- to secure bike helmets for the WPD to Manager, Owner of goleader.com/advertorial dence you didn’t know you had. So, will finish what she started, represent- nesses and area officials to understand give to kids when they were seen riding the Rialto Theater after discussing the opportunity with ing the views and needs of our residents the most pressing issues for our com- without one! my family and receiving their full sup- at every turn. Denise stepped up and munity and to push dialogue and analy- Mike has been a tireless advocate $5(<28',925&,1*"',925&('" port, I signed up to join Team Garrett — stepped in to be a candidate motivated sis to uncover innovative solutions for the community on public safety and here are a few reasons why I en- in part by the potential to make her and efficient deliverable actions. issues and his results can be seen in all +$67+(&2521$9,586&$86('$68%67$17,$/ courage you to as well. family proud and show her children the Mike has served on the Public Works areas of town and felt by many resi- &+$1*(,1<285),1$1&,$/ &,5&8067$1&(6" Authenticity & Humility value of civil service. She has a fire in Committee and liaised with the Board dents, whether crossing at South Av- Denise is, as they say, “the real deal.” her that is stoked by the potential to of Education, Board of Health, the enue at the new beacon to go to the ,IVRFDOOWKH)DPLO\/DZ'HSDUWPHQWRI'XJKL+HZLW 'RPDOHZVNL3&IRU She means what she says, is open to and leave Westfield better than she found it. Recreation Commission and Access train station, or riding their bike into DIUHHLQWURGXFWRU\WHOHSKRQHFDOODQGVSHDNWRRQHRIRXUODZ\HUVDERXW\RXUFDVH values the diversity of voices of those I hope that you take the opportunity and Inclusivity Council. This work has town. Mike has worked not only to around her and is curious to learn what to get to know Denise over the coming meant meaningful impacts such as en- address current concerns from resi- has worked and what hasn’t for the sake months as we approach Election Day. hancing mobility options and safety dents but to also bring innovation and of making informed, effective deci- Once you do, I am confident you will on our sidewalks and streets. And as best practices in many areas across sions. She consistently conducts her- agree that Denise has the perspective the Chair of the Public Safety, Trans- Westfield. self in a way that makes me — and those and focus to see where we have been, portation and Parking (PSTP) Com- Please join us in supporting Mike around her — want to be and do better. combined with the passion and vision mittee, policies and actions have been for another 4 years to continue the

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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 TAKING FIRST IN THE 4X100...Raider Julia Jackson, pictured, Grace Kennedy, GETTING THE HANDOFF...Blue Devil Charlie Stock receives the handoff from WINNING THE JACK MARTIN MILE...Blue Devil Katie Hamilton crossed Corinne Lyght and Ashley DeFrancesco took first in the 4x100 on May 1. Conor Daly to start the final leg of the DMR that was won by Westfield. first in the Jack Martin Mile at the Blue Devil Invitational on May 1. HAMILTON FIRST 1600; KENNEDY, LYGHT, DeFRANCESCO, JACKSON WIN 4X100; McGLYNN, COLBY, DALY, STOCK DMR Devils Boys, Lady Raiders Sparkle at Blue Devil Invitational Track

By DAVID B. CORBIN much ground on the first lap then hold lead. I’m glad we came out on top,” Will Powell finished seventh in the team of Rodriguez and Akinwunmi virtually running alone until she Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times on and try to make a move with 600 to Daly said. 1600 at 4:53.29. grab top honors. crossed the line. Cool, windy weather to start did go and keep my pace as best that I Blue Devils Enzo Bovo, Joe Pierro, The field events turned out well for For the girls, Blue Devil Katie “Most of the time I don’t actually not slow down the Westfield High can. I was probably around 20-30 Colby and Charles Garretson crossed the Blue Devils also as Max Owens Hamilton, who won the indoor 800 like to take out races. I prefer to stick School boys during the morning ses- (meters) behind him with a lap to go first in the 4x100 at 45.01. Raiders won the pole vault with a height of state championship last year before but I knew in this race that was prob- sion of the Blue Devil Invitational but I caught him after about 150 meters Quinn Jackson, Kyle Robinson, Akin 12-6. Braden Stryker with the meet’s the COVID situation halted all Spring ably going to have to take it out, so I Track and Field Meet at Gary Kehler to go and decided to spread my gap as Akinwunmi and anchor Kenny Agwu best toss of 171-01, along with An- sports, competed in just the Jack did. My first lap was definitely a little Stadium in Westfield on May 1. Then good as I could,” Stock recalled. finished fifth at 45.81. Bovo, Pierro, drew Miller and Frank Altieri led the Martin Mile and crossed first with a fast but I just stayed calm, controlled the milder afternoon breeze worked As to their handoff efficiency, Daly Garretson and Stock took first in the Blue Devils to victory in the discus. time of 4:58. Teammate Isabel my breathing, kept my head up and out quite well for the Scotch Plains- described, “Our 400 runner Justin Sprint Medley Relay (SMR) with a Stryker took second in the shot put Boufarah finished fifth at 5:08.11. kept going. Just the support of having Fanwood Raider girls, who took top Colby did a great job. He was really time of 3:39.13. Raiders Anthony with a shove of 51-1 and Raider Mike Hamilton wasted no time taking my teammates here and being on our state honors in three relay events. tired at the end but I’m really glad he McDonald, Jayden Nyamiaka, Tommy Banic was sixth at 46-1.5. Raider the lead in the 1,600 as she surged in own track keeps the motivation go- Blue Devils Will McGlynn (1200), could hold on and run fast at the end Rodriguez and Agwu finished second Robinson took first in the triple jump front of her opponents within the first ing,” Hamilton explained. Justin Colby (400), Conor Daly (800) to get a good handoff. It was kind of in the 4x110 hurdles at 1:11.03. Agwu, with a distance of 42-2 to help his 20 meters and maintained the lead CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 and anchor Charlie Stock, running a glare but I think my handoff to McDonald, Jackson and Miles Varner the 1600-leg, took top honors in the Charlie was good and it set us up for placed fourth in the 4x400 at 3:42.29. CR - VAN DAM 2 HR; JAROS, SPF - MARTIN, STAGAARD HR Distance Medley Relay (DMR) with success.” McDonald, Rodriguez and Agwu a time of 10:44.96. “It was a good handoff. I got in a took third in the 400-hurdle relay at Stock received the baton in fourth good spot sticking with the front 3:04.3. Varner also placed fourth in position then picked up a position pack,” Stock said. the 800 with a time of 2:09.75. Blue Cougars Rocket Past Raiders after the first lap, moved into second During the early stages of the race, Devil Spencer Harding crossed fourth by the final lap then poured it on it appeared that the Old Bridge four- in the 3,200 at 10:21.67 and Raider down the far stretch to gain on the old some would be a shoe in for the title. Miles Roper took sixth at 10:32.51. Bridge front runner. “They had a really strong first leg Raider McDonald took sixth in the “My main goal was to make up as but we slowly grinded away at the 400-hurdles at 1:00.31. Blue Devil In Wild Baseball Slugfest, 17-7

By DAVID B. CORBIN Cougar junior Shane Van Dam through the middle,” Van Dam de- SALVATORE K’s 8; SILVA 4 RBI, JAROS 2 DOUBLES, 3 STEALS Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times proved that he was not only a good scribed. Five home runs, mass pitching quarterback on the football team but Cougar Ryan Jaros also stung the changes, a fine relief performance, also he could hit the long ball. Van ball well with a two-run homer and a keen pickoff plays and a few conver- Dam blasted a solo homer in the third pair of singles in his five at-bats. Cougars Jolt Blue Devils, 8-2, sations on calls highlighted the inning, walked and scored in the sixth Catcher Lucca Limeira went 4-for-5 slugfest between the No. 1-ranked and hammered a two-run homer in with two RBI and two runs scored Cranford Cougars and the hosting the seventh. with Jack Conley as his courtesy run- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders on “I saw a nice pitch that I can hit and ner. Tony Silva and Shea Grady each In Baseball Clash of Unbeatens April 28 but in the end, the 5-0 Cou- put it over the leftfield fence. The had an RBI double, walked with the gars converted a 7-4 deficit into a 17- next one was right down the middle. bases loaded, singled and scored once. 7 victory. I kept my eyes down and drove it right Marcus Johnson had three singles, By DAVID B. CORBIN Edwards singled and scored and Mike nine stolen bases in their four-run Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times two RBI and a run scored. McKenna singled and walked. first inning. Grantz would toss a com- more photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports The Raiders unloaded all of their Double steals in the first, second Salvatore’s other free pass was issued plete game, yielding nine hits, three and fourth innings and a pair of bunt firepower in the first two innings, to Jake Bencivenga. walks and hitting two batters, while especially the six-run second. Zach singles set up all of the No. 1-ranked The meeting was a clash of un- striking out three. Cranford High School baseball team’s Stagaard slammed a two-run homer beaten teams as the Blue Devils en- Cougar junior Tony Silva contin- and walked once. Shawn Martin runs in an 8-2 victory over the tered with a 5-0 record and the Cou- ued his hitting fury with a two-run, Westfield Blue Devils at Memorial (walk, hit-by-pitch) also whacked a gars were 3-0. Senior Holden Grantz ground-rule double to right and a two-run homer. Catcher Ryan two-run single down the right field Beauregard tapped a pair of RBI line. singles and walked. Lucas Mackey “In the at-bats where I had RBI, I doubled, singled and scored once. kind of shot myself in the foot. I got Alex Fazzino started on the mound behind in the count but I had a good for the Raiders and ran into dire adjustment and just looked the other straights when the first four Cougars way and drove a ball over the right beginning with Johnson singled. fielder’s head and right in front of the When Jaros singled, Johnson was al- right fielder and got the job done,” lowed to trot home when the relay Silva explained. sailed out of play. Limeira hacked an Ryan Jaros, another product of the RBI single and Silva singled but Cranford Youth Baseball system who Fazzino buckled down to retire the later shifted to club ball, was seeing David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times CLOUD OF DUST AT HOME...Raider Ryan Jones slides home safely in the first next three batters, two via strikeout. the ball well with a pair of doubles The Raiders scored once in the first and a walk while scoring twice and inning before Cougar catcher Lucca Limeira can make the tag on April 28. swiping three bases. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 “I played for the Diamondbacks from 12U until 16U and they were DeMARCO 3-RUN HOMER, 5 RBI; OLEAR, MARKASE 3 HITS more photos at goleader.com awesome. Obviously the Little League was fantastic but I branched out. Both Ballyhoo Sports those decisions were the best deci- sions I made in my life,” Jaros ex- Cougars Pounce in Third & 4th; David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SWIPING THIRD...Cougar Ryan Jaros, No. 15, swipes third as Blue Devil third pressed. baseman Leo Mangiamele awaits the throw in Cranford on April 27. Jaros sparked the four-run first in- ning with a double to right field. Lucca Field in Cranford on April 27. Addi- was on the mound for Westfield and Limeira walked and his pinch runner Defeat Raiders in Softball, 15-3 tionally, pitcher Rob Salvatore tossed faced peril right from the start as the Jack Conley (2 stolen bases) swiped a complete game, allowing five hits, Cougars would record four of their CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 Prepared By DAVID B. CORBIN and scored then added a single. ried the big club for the Cougars with while striking out eight and walking Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times more photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports Kahora had an RBI single and Brianna a two-run double in the third and a two batters. Two innings of relative silence Davey walked and scored once. three-run home run in the fourth. “I felt pretty good out there. I made turned into a roar when the visiting Once again, Sophia DeMarco car- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 a few mistakes. The ball was hit hard Cranford High School softball team at times but, other than that, I felt I erupted for six runs in the third inning more photos at goleader.com pitched pretty well. My defense and eight more in the fourth to even- backed me up. All-in-all it was a good tually pounce on the Scotch Plains- Ballyhoo Sports day,” Salvatore said. Fanwood Raiders, 15-3, after five Blue Devil Leo Mangiamele had innings on April 30. The 5-3 Cougars the most success against Salvatore amassed 17 hits and only two went with a long double to right field and a for extra bases, while the 1-7 Raiders single to leftfield. Leadoff batter Enzo fresh off a fine 2-1 victory over Roselle Mizerek had an RBI single, Jadon Park could muster just six hits. Cougar pitcher Morrigan Gardiner Blue Devils Nip Raiders went the distance and struck out nine, In Pitchers’ Duel, 2-1 while walking six. Julia Tiedemann was on the mound for the Raiders until she The Westfield High Shool base- was relieved with two outs in the fourth ball team and the Scotch Plains- inning by Maeve Kahora. Tiedemann Fanwood Raiders were engaged in was charged with 14 runs, while walk- a dramatic pitchers’ duel that was ing four batters and striking out two. won the the Blue Devils in Westfield David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Kadie Rettino (2-for-3) had the on May 3. See full story in the May HEAVILY DEFENDED...Blue Devil Avery Hoeft, No. 21, gets tough resistence Raiders’ only extra base hit with a David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 13 edition of The Westfield Leader from a Chatham defender at Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield on April 29. See double. Sophie Lerner went 2-for-2 and The Times ADDING SOME REAL THUNDER...Cougar Sophia DeMarco blasts a three-run account of game on page 10 with a walk. 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We had a perfect handoff,” Hamilton explained, “That was defi- Lyght said. nitely very hard and to keep the cama- “I think it was pretty good this time raderie between the team was diffi- because we didn’t have blocks with cult but I think the team did a great job us. It was a little bit of a disadvantage of doing that, especially throughout but I knew that I wanted to get out in the Spring. We continued to train as front for the first leg and try to set up normally as we could. Obviously the everyone else for the rest of the race. track was shut down for a while, so And I think it went well,” Kennedy you could see us doing workouts in explained. our neighborhoods, which at the time “Ashley was in the lead by the time was very interesting. We just tried to she got the baton,” Lyght recalled keep the positivity up and encourage Speaking on behalf of DeFrancesco, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times everyone to keep working because who had to prepare for another event, TRYING TO GET A WRAPAROUND...Blue Devil Maggie Aslanian, No. 22, we knew we still have the opportunity Jackson said, “Ashley had a really David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times tried to get a wraparound goal in the game against the No. 3 Chatham Cougars LAYING DOWN THE BUNT...Raider Kadie Rettino lays down a bunt single in Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield on April 29. to run whether that be a time trial or good handoff to me. She had a really the first inning against the Cranford Cougars in Scotch Plains on April 30. eventually in a year like here we are good leg too,” again doing real races. Our coach was Kennedy, Light, Jenai Berry and No. 2 Ridgewood, No. 3 Chatham really great at continuing us push hard Jackson took first in the 4x200 at an workouts and making sure that we SPF record 1:42.88 (top in state). Cougars Pounce in 3rd & 4th; were making sure that we held each Kennedy (57.6), Lyght (59.9), Berry Top Lady Blue Devils in Lacrosse other accountable.” (57.1) and Jackson (54.9) also grabbed Defeat Softball Raiders, 15-3 Due to previous work on a new turf first in the 4x400 at 3:49.8 (SPF The No. 17-ranked Westfield High the 2-2 Blue Devils at the half. Maggie field and last year, it has been a while record, meet record, state best). Blue CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 School lacrosse girls had their work Aslanian and Hoeft each scored twice since the Blue Devils have been able Devils Grace Kilbourn, Gabby Giulia Olear and Mia Markase both Gardiner singled to right and DeMarco cut out them against a pair of Top-5 for Westfield. Cummings and Ella to compete at the Classic. Demeter, Maura Hyland and Anna went 3-for-4 with two RBI and two arched a two-run double into left. teams in the state. First the No. 2 McLane each scored once. In goal, “We are so excited to be racing Garretson finished sixth at 4:30.3. runs scored. Liz McCaffery singled Ingraham walked, Manfra skid an RBI Ridgewood girls lacrosse team de- Fleming recorded 11 saves. Sophie again on our track. The last time we Lyght (16-3 - 4th best), Kennedy (16- twice, walked twice, scored twice and single past short and Pachkowski feated Blue Devils, 15-11, in Westfield Straka led the Cougars with four goals had the Blue Devil Classic was my 0 - 5th) and DeFrancesco at 15-10 had an RBI. Gardiner singled twice, lofted an RBI sac fly to centerfield. on April 27. Next the Blue Devils and an assist. Ashley Kiernan netted freshman year, so this is the first time took top honors in the long jump scored twice, had two RBI and walked In the Raider third, Rettino slashed took an early 2-1 lead on the No. 3 three goals and an assist. Haley Riabov any freshmen, sophomores and jun- relay. Raiders Emily Friscia, Danielle once. Emma Ingraham singled, a double to right, moved to third on Chatham Cougars but eventually netted three goals. Kayleigh Coughlin iors get to experience this meet. It’s Most, Kayla Paprocki and Peri Roper walked twice and scored all three Lerner’s single and scored when wound up on the short side of a 12-6 had a goal and an assist. Olivia Garman definitely a meet like no other,” finished third in the 4x100 hurdles at times. Maddy DeLong singled twice, Kekelis’ grounder was bobbled at score in Westfield on April 29. scored once and goalkeeper Cate Hamilton expressed. 1:11.77, while Blue Devils Macey scored once and had an RBI. Emma short. But the Cougars used the sledge- Against the Ridgewood Maroon, Gallagher made 10 saves. Anchored by Julia Jackson, Raid- Cullen, Kavya Parjwani, Victoria Gee Grace Pachkowski singled, scored hammer to pound out eight runs in the Addie Cummings and Ellie Kate Brown ers Grace Kennedy, Corinne Lyght and Grace Glenn finished sixth. once and had an RBI sacrifice fly. Ava fourth. each netted three goals for the Blue Cougar Lax Girls Top and Ashley DeFrancesco won the Blue Devils Caroline Collins, Lina Manfra tapped an RBI single. DeLong, McCaffery and Olear Devils. LJ Kehler had two goals and Villa Walsh, 13-8 4x100 with a time of 48.59 (top in Wright, Kilbourn and Gianna Davis The Raiders initiated the scoring singled to load the bases. Gardiner four assists. Avery Hoeft and Sofia Della state). Ironically the foursome re- placed fourth in the 4x800 at 10:41.64. with a run in the bottom of the first. yanked a two-run single over first and Rocco each had a goal and an assist. Delaney Bertrand stuffed in four ceived the last seed for the race. Emily DiSarno, Caroline Bielen, Conklin drew a leadoff walk, Rettino DeMarco crushed her three-run homer Lily Dickerson had an assist and goal- goals and Karena Andreassen had “I guess it was because of the first Collins and Grace Endy finished sixth laid down a bunt single and Lerner over the leftfield fence. Ingraham keeper Mia Fleming made 11 saves. three goals and an assist as the 4-2 meet of the season. We just wanted to in the DMR at 13:35.51. Cullen, Sonia beat out a squibbling infield single to walked, Pachkowski singled and Nina Marra recorded two goals and Cranford High School girls lacrosse see what we could do. I am happy Olson and Glenn finished fifth in the load the bases. Zoe Kekelis’ line drive Markase hopped an RBI single over five assists for the Maroon. Lindsey team beat Villa Walsh, 13-8, on May with how we did. We can only go 400-hurdle relay at 3:45.11. Raider ended up in the glove of first baseman second. DeLong added an RBI sac Devir had four goals and two assists. 3. Clare Roussey had two goals and forward from here. Last Tuesday we Brianna Sullivan finished fifth in the DeMarco, who doubled up the runner bunt and McCaffery followed with Julianne Flusche had three goals and two assists, Sofia Lijo had two goals had some mishaps with the handoffs 3,200 at 12:09.36 and Lauren Brenner at first. Kehora stepped up and looped and RBI single to left. Ashley Geyer had two goals and two and an assist and Keely Patterson but today everything went well,” Jack- took sixth in the pole vault at 8-6. an RBI single over first. The Raiders scored once in the assists. netted two goals. Kristina Lynch and son explained. Blue Devils Maggie McCauley (31- Markase began the Cranford third fourth on Kekelis’ bases-loaded walk The 4-0 Cougars took a 5-2 lead on Erin Esposito each had an assist. “Grace had an amazing start. She 3), Celia Frank and Zhana Velkov inning with a single over third. that allowed Davey to skip home. was already past the girl in Lane 2. took first in the shot put relay with a McCaffery walked and Olear hooked Ingraham scored the final run of the Union County Senior 50+ When I took off, we were already distance of 88-9. a two-run single into leftfield. game on Markase’s single in the fifth. Cranford 006 81 15 No. Hunterdon Stops Sc. Pl-Fanwood 101 10 3 Softball League Results: Blue Devils Top Bulldogs & Softball Cougars, 7-2 Lady Cougars Blank Grace Gigliotti, Taylor O’Brien, 50+ A DIVISION: Gregorio (3 hits), Erik Hastrup, Tony Mia Parker and Grace Reed all Softball Panthers, 17-0 TEAM W L Taddeo, Gregg Herzfeld and Carl Raiders Who Nip Panthers Deegan Roofing 3 1 whacked home runs as the North Sophia DeMarco had two hits, two Jun’s Pro Services 3 1 Brennan (2 hits each). Kalea Calugay went 2-for-3 with a Julia Friedrichs walked twice and Hunterdon Lions defeated the RBI and scored four runs, and Morrigan Douglas VW 2 1 All Pipes 28, Sonia’s BCE 11 double and two runs scored, and Alivia scored once. Cranford Cougars, 7-2, on April 28. Gardiner singled twice, scored three Phenomenal Boyz 2 2 All Pipes - Vinny Rappa (3RBI) Macaluso went 3-for-4 with a double, In the 5-0 Blue Devils’ win over Liz McCaffery rapped a pair of times and had an RBI as the Cranford 50+ B DIVISION: and Brian Clark (5RBI) with 5 hits three RBI and three runs scored as the Dayton, Hobson tossed a two-hitter, doubles, scored once and stole a base High School softball team shut out TEAM W L each, Matt Hoynowski, Chris Westfield High School softball team while striking out 12 batters, walk- for the 4-2 Cougars. Maddy DeLong Roselle Park, 17-0, on May 3. EG All Pipes Plumbing 3 1 Morrison (5RBI), Jason Czornomor defeated the hosting Scotch Plains- ing four and hitting a batter. Hobson singled and scored once. Morrigan Pachkowski singled twice, scored once Contact Lens & Vision 3 1 and Alan Dente (3RBI) with 4 hits Fanwood Raiders, 14-2, in five in- also had a pair of singles and two Gardiner had an RBI. Sophia and had three RBI. Liz McCaffery had Linwood Tap House 3 1 each. Mario Fastiggi held Sonia’s at Cranford VFW 2 1 nings on April 27. Westfield went on RBI. Macaluso went 4-for-4 with a DeMarco and Emma Grace a hit, scored twice and had an RBI. Mia Rocky’s Bar & Grill 2 2 bay with his fine pitching effort. to defeat Jonathan Dayton, 8-1, on pair of doubles, two RBI and two Pachkowski each singled. DeMarco Markase had two hits, three RBI and FutoWorld 0 4 Contact Lens 21, AJ Jersey 10 April 29 and the Raiders nipped the runs scored. Fernandez singled twice started on the mound, yielding six scored three times. Giulia Olear singled Sonia’s BCE 0 4 Contact - Vance Barfield (2H, HR), Roselle Park Panthers, 2-1. and scored twice. Calugay doubled, runs on seven hits, while striking out twice, scored twice ahd had two RBI. 50+ C DIVISION: Anthony Miccio, Matt Kasper, Tony Against the Raiders, Blue Devil scored once and had an RBI. Stogner one. Gardiner relieved with two outs Emma Ingraham singled and had three TEAM W L Grabowski and Dave Rothenberg Michaela Hobson doubled, scored and Brooks both singled, walked and in the fifth and allowed one hit and RBI. Maddy DeLong singled and Suspenders 2 2 (also 3 hits), Larry Stewart sparkled twice and had an RBI. Molly Stogner scored once. Cat Heflin had an RBI five walks, while striking out one. scored once. Garwood Metal 1 2 in the field. AJ Jersey - Robert Farin doubled, singled, scored twice and single. Linda’s Driftwood Bar & Grill 1 2 and Gary Roman (2 hits, 2 RBI each). AJ Jersey 1 3 had two RBI. Allie Fernandez In the Raiders’ triumph over Roselle Rocky’s Bar 14, Cranford VFW 10 doubled, scored twice and had an Park, pitcher Maeve Kahora, who had Union County Senior 60+ Linda’s 2 27, Garwood Metal 22 Rocky’s Bar and Grill - Matt Walsh RBI. Emma Pietrewicz doubled, a single, allowed just three hits, while Metal Benders - Bill McCormack, (Grand Slam,) Pete Abene and Dave scored twice and had two RBI. Grace striking out 13 and walking three. Paul Falzarano, Bob D’Meo, Rich Martorano (all with HRs), Jerry Isolda Loder doubled and had two RBI. Aden Friedrichs tripled, singled and scored Softball League Results: Polonitza and Jose Jiminez (3 hits each), (4-for-4), Mike Valicky (2 hits). VFW - Brooks walked and scored once. once. Lerner singled twice and walked Joe Apruzzese (long triple, 2 hits). Phil McGovern (3-for-3, 3 RBI), Juan Raider Angie Diaco singled and had twice. Abby Conklin was hit-by-a- 60+ A DIVISION: For VFW, Chris Kaminski, Don Deegan 16, Phenomenal Boyz 14 Moreno and Tom Klein (2 hits apiece). two RBI. Brianna Davy doubled and pitch and scored once. Zoe Kekelis TEAM W L Montefusco and Bob D’Meo had 3 hits Deegan shortstop Mike Juchnik, Linwood Tap 17, Futon World 10 Renda Roads 4 0 each, Keith Durrett, Bill Vanderstreet scored. Sophia Lerner singled and and Davy each had an RBI. Linwood II 3 1 Marty Bernstein and Nick Russo per- Linwood - Ron Patterson (4-4, HR, Liberty Lighting Group 2 2 and Howie Busch had 2 hits apiece. formed a game-ending double play. 3B, 2-2B) and Mark Grossman (2HR), Linwood TapHouse 2 2 2 Ken Hopper led YB with 3 hits. Russo (4-for-4, 5 RBI), Bernstein, Slope Rzewuski, Steve D’Amato, Cranford VFW 0 4 Awnings Galore 26, Yogi’s Boys 8 Doug Fischer, and Scott Mugele (3 Rich Sergent, Kevin Robinson and Awnings - Bruce Crawford (HR, hits each). 60+ B DIVISION: 3B) and Danny Mendoza (HR), Tom Mark Hochenberg (2 hits each). TEAM W L Jun’s Pro 17, Rocky’s Bar 15 FutonWorld - Pete Corvelli (2 RBI), Kenilworth VFW 4 0 Pasko (3B), Rich Polonitza (4-for-4, Jun’s - Joe Oporto and Dave Eckert Sam Infante (both 3-for-3), and Lenny Awnings Galore 3 1 2B), Mike Carnevale (3 hits) and Paul (both HR moon shots), Drew Brodkin Santolo, Pat Peterpaul and John NJ Governmental Services 1 3 Newton (2B), Frank Green, John (2 DPs, 3-for-3), OF Tom Ulichny Yogi’s Boys 1 3 Campanella and Angie Melillo with 2 Palmisano (all with 2 hits). DeBellis Associates 0 4 ended the game, nailing the runner at Suspenders 18, AJ Jersey 7 hits each. Ken Hopper and Steve Ferro third. Rocky’s Bar and Grill - Todd Suspenders - Joe Kilburg (pitching Liberty 26, Cranford VFW 16 led Yogi’s with two hits each. O’Reilly (4 hits) and Dave Martorano, brilliance), Gregg Herzfeld (3 double LLG - “Sweet” Lou Balestriere (5 Linwood II 16, Liberty Lighting 7 Matt Walsh, Frank Mastrocola and plays), Ricky Gregorio (4-for-4, 2HR, hits), Mike Backus (4 hits, 2 DBL), Linwood - Bill Daniel (superb pitch- Jerry Isolda (2 hits each). 2B, 6RBI), Brad Steele (3-for-4, HR), Willie Jackson, Jim Sydlo, Jimmy “JJ” ing), John Amato, Willie Shumate, Cranford VFW 29, FutonWorld 14 Angelo Puerari and Tony Taddeo (3- Jimenez, Andre Thomas and Pat Nigro Gene Antonucci and Steve Miscia (3 Cranford - Jerry Veglia (4-4, 6 RBI) for-4 and solid defense). (3 hits each). Cranford pitcher Tom hits apiece), Bill Buteau, Pat Mooney, and Jeff Nicholls (4-5, Grand Slam, Jun’s Pro 24, Douglas VW 8 Rutkowski (3-for-4, 3 RBI), David Ralph Genova and Chris Paterek (2 6RBI), Carl Gamba, Tom Klein, Chris Pitcher John Segledi shut down the Rothenberg (3-for-4, 3 runs, 2 runs hits each). Kaminski and John Rubinetti (each 3 VW lineup after the 5th, with Jun’s RBI), Gerard McDermott (run, 3 RBI), Kenilworth VFW 19, Cranford 4 hits), John Fiore, Dan Ravetier, Joe going on an 18-0 run. Jun’s - Walt Brian McDermott (RBI 3B, run), Joe For Cranford VFW, Gerard Mascali, Dave Pringle and Bob Patrylo (great defense), Mike Malfetti Mitarotonda (2-for-3, run, 2 RBI). McDermott (3-for-3), Ken Murray Ghiretti (2 hits apiece). FutonWorld - (sparkling debut), Pete Matarazzo Awnings 9, N.J. Gov. Services 5 and Tom Rutkowski (2-for-3), while Sam Infante (3-for-4, triple), Pat (rally killing double plays), Jack Courtesy of Westfield Public Schools Awnings scored six in the first then Marty Joyce, Kevin Carroll, Vic Peterpaul (3-for-4, 2RBI), John Thorburn (hit his first HR). Dan LETTERS OF INTENT...Ten Westfield High School student-athletes signed were silenced pitcher Keith McDede Trindade and Jerry Gaeta drove in the Tropeano (3-for-3, 4RBI). Letters of Intent with colleges and universities, signifying recognition of the until the 5th inning when they scored Cranford runs. Righetti led VW going 3-for-3. seniors’ accomplishments both academically and athletically. Pictured are (no Linwood Tap House 11, Suspend- Contact 25, Linda’s Driftwood 2 7 3 more runs. For NJGS Doc Henley N.J. Gov. Services 20, DeBellis 5 order): Emma Ciullo, Rutgers University (Cheer), Allison Fernandez, Kutztown Black, Mike Kelly, Jim Massarelli, ers 8 CLV - Neal Kaufman (2 HR), An- University (Cheer), William Heflin, The University of Chicago (Football), Michaela For Gov’t Services, Joseph Attanasi Linwood - Kevin Robinson, Brian thony Miccio (HR, 2 DBL), Tim Walsh Hobson, Roger Williams University (Softball), Sean Maher, Montclair State Joe Brown and Anthony Abbaleo (2 (3 hits HR), Tom Connolly (3 hits), Latham, Mark Grossman (HR), Tim and Steve Wieczerzak (both HR), University (Football), Andrew Miller, Ithaca College (Football), Jessica Moore, hits each). For Awnings, Danny Keith McDede, Steve Falco, Anthony Mulhall, Paul Cassidy, Bill Sharkey Vance Barfield, Kerry Gelb and Tony Rutgers University (Cheer), Jordan Ortiz, University of Pennsylvania (Football), Mendoza (3-for-3), Paul Newton Abbaleo, Bill Moore, Rich Conklin and Richard Sergent (2 hits, at least 1 Grabowski (3 hits each), Bobby Beiner Daniel Shakal, Franklin and Marshall College (Football), Jack Spellman, Stevens (3B), Rich Traub and Rick Demsey and Joe Brown (2 hits each). Ageless RBI each). Suspenders - Ricky sparkled defensively at third base. Institute of Technology (Basketball). (all with 2 hits). Robert Maley had a perfect day at the Kenilworth VFW 11, Yogi’s Boys 8 plate hit with an RBI base hit. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 6, 2021 Page 11 Area stores that carry The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES 7-11 Central Ave 7-11 Garwood 7-11 Mountainside 7-11 Westfield Baron's Drug Store King's Supermarket Krauszer's 800 Central Ave. (Leader) 309 North Ave. (Leader) 921 Mountain Ave. (Leader) 1200 South Ave., W. (Leader/Times) 243 E. Broad St. (Leader) 300 South Ave. (Leader) 727 Central Ave. (Leader) Kwick Mart Food Store Mountain Deli Shoprite Supermarket Wallis Stationery Westfield Mini Mart Westfield Tobacco & News 190 South Ave. (Times) 2385 Mountain Ave. (Times) 563 North Ave. (Leader) 441 Park Ave. (Leader/Times) 301 South Ave., W. (Leader) 108 Elm St. (Leader) Cougars Rocket Past Raiders in Wild Slugfest CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 against starting pitcher Joe Carrea, singled, stole a pair of bases and scored DiQuollo relieved in the sixth and who hit leadoff batter Ryan Jones on on a throwing error. Gallagher and was tapped for a pair of runs on the arm. Jones would eventually score Jake Carter walked. Max Sponheimer Johnson’s two-run single. on Beauregard’s single to right. The relieved Fazzino. Jaros’ infield single Beauregard’s performance behind Cougars answered when Will loaded the bases and Limeira wiggled the plate did not go unnoticed by Gallagher walked and Jaros jolted his an RBI single. Silva and Grady both Raider Head Coach Joe Higgins. two-run homer over the centerfield received RBI free passes to put “He’s playing very well. Very ma- fence to make the score 4-1. Cranford up 10-7. ture, good competitor. He’s been But the hammer of the Raiders came Thanks to a gun down of Martin at clutch. He drove in three runs yester-

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times DIVING BACK TO FIRST...Blue Devil Jake Bencivenga dives back to first to avoid being picked off by Cranford pitcher Rob Salvatore as first baseman Tony Silva gets the throw at Memorial Field in Cranford on April 27. Cougars Jolt Blue Devils in Clash of Unbeatens CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 second as Jaros took third. Silva Jaros drilled a two-out double to McKenna but Salvatore prevailed. stepped to the plate and slammed his left in the fourth inning, Limeira was As to Grantz’s pitching style, Jaros two-run double. Shea Grady’s short hit-by-a-pitch (Conley pinch runner). answered, “He was trying to fool ev- single set up a double steal that pro- After another double steal, Silva eryone with the off-speed but you can David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times voked a throwing error as Silva scored. slashed his two-run single to right see if the off-speed is right down the SWIPING SECOND BASE ...Cougar Jake Chapman swipes second base as Raider second baseman Stefon Johnson, No. 20, Shane Van Dam singled and stole making the score 7-2. middle, it’s going to break away. If it’s gets the throw in the third inning. Chapman, however, was gunned down by catcher Ryan Beauregard in the fourth. second then Jake Chapman (double, “We have a pretty fast team. Any- coming at you, you know you can bunt single) tapped an RBI groundout one can steal, anyone could score off swing at it but you just got to be next. Mackey poked a one-out double, second by Limeira, Matt Chapman day, he drove in one in the first game. to first. a single when on second, so I think it’s patient with that. You got to drive it to Jason Trivisonno singled and Jones got out of a jam in the fourth. Chapman Today he did a lot at the plate and Bencivenga led off the Westfield great as a hitter that whenever I put the right-centerfield.” lofted an RBI sacrifice fly. Martin also survived a minor threat in the behind the plate. He’s kind of a leader. second inning with a walk but got the ball in play, I have a chance at an As the number-one ranked team, lined his two-run homer over the fifth thanks to a 6-4-3 double play He’s got that leadership quality. Chris caught in a pitcher-to-first-to-second RBI,” Silva said. the Cougars are aware that they have centerfield fence. Dallas Lorenzetti initiated by Gallagher. His sixth in- Smith is our returning catcher and rundown. Salvatore struck out the next As an observer, Salvatore added, a target on their back and everyone (2-for-3, hit-by-pitch) singled and ning was also tense as the Raiders had Chris has a bit of an injury right now two batters. In the Cranford second “It’s a lot easier to pitch with a lead. will want to get a chip at them. stole second, Beauregard looped an the bases loaded with two outs and a and Ryan we expected to play third. with one out, Marcus Johnson took an And when your offense does that, it’s Salvatore answered, “We definitely RBI single then Stagaard smashed his 2-0 count on Stagaard. Gallagher re- He played a lot of third in the pre- off-speed pitch to the foot then stole easier to pitch ahead, so I give a lot of have a target on our back. It’s a pretty two-run homer over the centerfield lieved and got Stagaard to ground season and scrimmages, so now he’s second. Jaros walked then a double credit to my offense and defense out cool feeling having everyone wanting fence to put the Raiders on top 7-4. out. filling in behind the plate. I’m sure steal ensued. After Limeira popped there. They do a great job.” to beat us. It feels better when we go Matt Chapman came in to relieve and In the meantime, Beauregard he’s going to catch more even after up to short, Silva struck out but the “We are very aggressive. Whatever out there and win, so we just got to struck out the final batter. gunned down Jake Chapman attempt- Chris comes back.” ball was dropped. As he sped to first, pitch is there we try to jump on it and keep winning and hopefully good The wake up call aroused the Cou- ing to steal second in the fourth inning Parker Raham relieved in the sev- the ball was again dropped and do damage with it,” Jaros explained. things will continue to happen.” gars and they responded very well then he back-picked Grady at first in enth and the Cougars unloaded with Johnson scored. “Tony and Jaros are good RBI bats “I like it! I like being the ace against with six runs of their own. Van Dam the fifth. Jon Shults was on the mound Limeira’s single, RBI doubles from Trailing 5-0 the Blue Devils came for us,” Salvatore commented. every team. I think it’s more fun than hit his solo homer. Jake Chapman for the Raiders in the fifth. Joey Silva, Grady and Jake Carter, and Van alive with two runs in the third. After Van Dam drew a walk in the being a team of bad guys. Also like Dam’s two-run homer over center. Edwards tipped a single off the sec- fifth, “Billy Ball” came next. Chapman while we have a target on our back, I Stagaard relieved to get the final two ond baseman’s glove. McKenna laid down a bunt single. Will Gallagher think we also have a chip on our Cougars out. Ben Monahan pitched walked, Jake Watson hit into a force did the same and managed to beat the shoulder. We were the number-one the seventh inning and got all three out. A catcher’s errant throw to sec- throw that was off target, allowing preseason team. We are still trying to Raiders out. ond allowed Edwards to score then Van Dam to score. The Blue Devils prove ourselves as the number one “Any time you play Scotch Plains Watson scored on Mizerek’s single threatened to score in the seventh team in the state,” Silva expressed. you know they are going to battle. past first. with singles from Mangiamele and Westfield 002 000 0 2 They are well coached. They grind it Cranford 410 210 x 8 out. It’s a great program. They play Cougar Lax Girls Rap Paramus,17-3, very hard,” Cougar Head Coach Den- Union Farmers Sting nis McCaffery said. Edge Governor Livingston, 11-9 Blue Devil Nine, 4-3 “Our guys really competed today with the exception of the top of the Delaney Bertrand stuffed in three Sofia Lijo and Izzy Graceffo each had Union High School pitcher Mike first where defensively we didn’t look goals and added a pair of assists, a goal and an assist. DaSilva tossed a three-hitter in a 4-3 ready. But Alex Fazzino really battled. while Clare Roussey netted two goals On April 29, the 3-1 Cougars had a Farmer victory over the Westfield Blue He made some great pitches to get us and had three assists to lead the 7-2, halftime lead over the 3-2 Gover- Devils on April 30. Blue Devil Chris out of a couple of jams. Execution Cranford High School girls lacrosse nor Livingston Highlanders in Berke- Ho started on the mound for Westfield wasn’t great all day but at the same team to a 17-3 rout of Paramus on ley Heights but had to withstand a and struck out nine Farmers, while time, they definitely battled. Cranford April 27. Karena Andreassen had two valiant second-half charge to emerge walking six and allowing three hits in earned it,” Coach Higgins said. goals and an assist. Erin Esposito had with an 11-9 victory. Andreassen re- four-and-one-third innings. “We were down at the beginning two assists, Silvie Fernandez scored corded three goals and an assist. Jadon Edwards had a single and Photo courtesy of Lynne Ainge but we knew we were going to put up once and scooped seven ground balls. Bertrand netted three goals and Lijo two RBI for the 5-4 Blue Devils. Matt UCT BOYS TENNIS CHAMPIONS...Blue Devils Jackson Jordan and Ben runs, so we just fought through and scored twice. Roussey and Fernandez Melao doubled, scored and had an Garceau won at second doubles and Zander Ainge won the second singles crown ended up on top,” Van Dam said. Lady Blue Devils Whip each had a goal and an assist. Kristina RBI. Ho singled, Enzo Mizerek at the Union County Tournament in Plainfield on April 27-28. “They took some great swings. They Lynch scored once. Esposito scooped walked once and scored once, and were able to put six runs across and ALJ in Softball, 19-2 six ground balls and Kate Walter had Leo Mangiamele walked twice and Summit Edges Westfield make it a 7-4 ball game but our kids, Kalea Calugay hammered a home an assist and five ground balls. Serena scored once. Ian Gannaway was hit- we keep battling. We had good at- run and a triple to come up with seven Barra made 12 saves. by-a-pitch and walked once. RBI and Aiden Brooks singled, bats. Matt Chapman came in and threw PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE For UCT Boys Tennis Crown scoreless innings. He didn’t give up a walked three times and scored four runs as the Westfield High School NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The No. 14 Summit Hilltoppers Blue Devil Zander Ainge, seeded run, five-and-a-third innings. Then Will Gallagher came in with a 2-0 softball team overwhelmed the ALJ DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES advanced all five of their flights to the second, knocked off Summit’s Peter Crusaders, 19-2, on May 3. Allie 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 final round and emerged with three Cornforth in three sets, 6-2, 4-6, 6-1, situation, bases loaded, got the count TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 to 3-2 and got the guy to ground out. Fernandez had two hits, two RBI and Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under individual titles to out do the No. 8 for the second singles crown. At sec- scored three runs. Michaela Hobson N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 05/27/21, downloaded, and Westfield Blue Devils for the Union ond doubles, Westfield’s Ben Garceau It’s a credit to the kids, good at-bats and playing the game the right way,” doubled and singled. Molly Stogner publicly opened and read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New County Tournament boys tennis crown and Jackson Jordan, seeded second, had three hits, two RBI and a run Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey at Donald Van Blake Courts in knocked off top-seeded Hilltoppers Coach McCaffery said. 08625; for: “I think we are going to make a run scored. Alivia Macaluso singled twice Smart Moves 2020 North, Contract No. SWI206000 Plainfield on April 27-28. The Jack McGarity and Noah Ng, 6-1, 6-2. and scored twice. Grace Loder 100% State Funded; UPC NO: 206000; DP No: 21602 Hilltoppers finished with a team total For third place at second singles, and we are going to do what we do. We are number one in the state for a singled, had two RBI and scored twice. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c. of 92 and the Blue Devils totaled 88, Oratory Prep’s Nick Carnavale de- 127); N.J.A.C. 17:27. reason and I have a feeling we are Gabby Scipioni singled, had two RBI while the New Providence Pioneers feated Pioneer Rohan Godwani, 6-3, and scored once. Emma Pietrewicz Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and took third at 57. 6-1. Cougar James Ganley rallied to going to make it happen this year,” Disclosure of Political Contribution Form prior to contract award. Van Dam said. scored once as did Casey Laguna. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, At first singles, Hilltopper Brendan stop Pioneer Max Ortiz-Ahedo, 3-6, Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontrac- McDonald stopped Blue Devil Adam 6-2, 10-8, for third place at third Cranford 226 002 5 17 PUBLIC NOTICE tors prior to contract award or authorization. Sc Pl-Fanwood 160 000 0 7 Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Contract, 6-0, 6-4. Cranford’s Pat singles. Pioneers Rob Munoz and Matt TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compli- Ganley placed fourth. At third singles, Zimmermann topped Raiders Ben ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE ance at the time of bid. Hilltopper Jona Ng defeated Blue Krauss and Rohan Shah, 6-4, 4-6, 7- TAKE NOTICE that on the 26th of April Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Devils Jordan Cafiero, 6-1, 7-5, for 5, for third place at first doubles. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe, the title. Summit’s Ed Wang and Hugh Raiders Branson Melnitsky and Josh PLANNING BOARD Township of Cranford, in the County of follow the instructions on the web site. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans Union took the following actions: and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly Please take notice that on May 26, 2021 Outwater defeated Westfield’s Aidan Gabbi defeated Pioneers Debdip payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected at 7:30 PM the Planning Board will hold a 1. Application ZBA 20-008: Granted Morrison and Cole Hornbeck, 6-1, 6- Sengupta and Sam Kogan, 6-2, 2-6, (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the virtual hearing on the application of the approval to Thomas and Jenny Ramos following locations: 3, for the first doubles crown. 7-5, for third place at second doubles. undersigned. The property in question is for two c(2) variances for construction of a 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt 70 West located at: 2 Russell Road, Fanwood, New new front porch and entryway to an exist- Mt. Arlington, New Jersey 07856 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Jersey, also known as Block 33 Lot 14, as ing single-family structure on Block 455 973-601-6690 856-486-6623 shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, owned Lot 4 as designated on the Township Tax TOWN OF WESTFIELD, BOARD OF EDUCATION 3 T - 05/06/21, 05/13/21 & 05/20/21, The Leader Fee: $165.24 by Charles Amato. Map also known as 27 Carolina Street in 302 ELM STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY The applicant requests Driveway exten- the R-1 Zone. A c(2) variance is requested PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD sion which is in violation of: for a front yard setback where 35 feet is Section 184-163C of the Fanwood Land required, 30.3 feet exists and 26.3 feet is The Westfield Board of Education has awarded contracts without competitive bidding This is your new home Use Code. Variance Requested: Drive- proposed §255-34, Attachment 1, Sched- as a professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5 a (1). The contracts and the way width; Permitted: 18; Present: 18-40; ule 1. As well as, a c(2) variance for maxi- resolutions authorizing them are on file and available for public inspection in the office of we are talking about Proposed: 32 ft. annex. mum area of a roof with unenclosed sides Westfield Board Of Education. The applicant will also seek such other over an entrance platform which projects Whereas, there exists a need for professional services in the specific area(s) mentioned relief as may be determined necessary at into the required or existing nonconform- below for the 2020-2021 school year for the following professional services and whereas, the public hearing based upon review of ing setback where 25 square feet is per- funds are available for this purpose, and whereas, the Public School Contracts Law the application or amendment(s) to the mitted and 140 square feet is proposed. (NJSA 18A:18A-1 et seq.) permits the award of contracts without competitive bids for application. §255-35D(6). Professional Services that require licensing and are regulated by law, and Whereas, the The file pertaining to this application is Public School Contracts Law requires that the Board of Education adopt a resolution 2. Application ZBA 21-001: Granted available for public inspection 10 days awarding such contracts at a public meeting. approval to Richard and Antonia prior to the hearing at https:// Dana Sullivan Cleaveland for a c(2) variance for con- www.fanwoodnj.org/departments/plan- Business Administrator/ Board Secretary struction of a deck on Block 130 Lot 31 as Owen Brand ning-board/. designated on the Township Tax Map also PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR Any interested party at said hearing may known as 25 Dartmouth Road in the R-3 Mortgage Development Officer participate therein in accordance with the Brett Di Novi & Assoc LLC School Services $49.75/hr Clinical Assoc., Travel $49.75 Zone. The maximum permitted square foot- rules of the Fanwood Planning Board. Phone - 908.789.2730 Cherry Hill, New Jersey $129.75/hr BCBA, Travel $129.75 age is 2,100 (28 percent of the total lot Instructions for virtual participation can NOT TO EXCEED In-District $49.75/hr Clinical Assoc. ½ rate Travel $24.88 area) where 1,929 square feet (25.7 per- Cell - 908.337.7282 be found at https://www.fanwoodnj.org/de- $500,000.00 $120.50/hr BCBA ½ rate Travel $60.25 cent) exists and 2,239 square feet (29.85 partments/planning-board/. Email - [email protected] Home Services $71.50 Clinical Assoc; mileage $0.51 percent) is proposed §255-34 Attachment Applicant: $131.50/hr BCBA; mileage $0.51 1, Schedule 1. NMLS # 222999 Charles Amato Functional Behavioral Assessment All loans subject to approval. Equal Housing Lender. Santander Bank, N.A. is a Member FDIC and a wholly owned 2 Russell Road Kathy Lenahan  Plus full rate travel $129.75 subsidiary of Banco Santander, S.A. 2017 Santander Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. 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PUBLICATION CLASSIFIEDS High School Sport Shorts: Place a Classified Ad online at www.goleader.com/form/classified GL Highlanders Burn No. 13 Raiders Hammer POSITION AVAILABLE Baseball Raiders, 3-2 Linden in Volleyball CLASSIFIEDS The No. 13 Scotch Plains-Fanwood Successful/Busy Cranford law firm Jayson Schmidt cracked a home High School boys volleyball team looking for a motivated, dedicated runs then brought in the winning run upped its record to 10-0 with a 25-3, and highly organized legal The Newspaper with an RBI sacrifice fly to give the 6- 25-6, victory over the Linden Tigers assistant to handle estate and trust will be mailed to 1 Governor Livingston Highlanders a on May 3. Tim Ennis recorded14 ser- files among other tasks. All of Westfield 3-2 victory over the Scotch Plains- vice points with four aces, five kills 25-27 hours a week with Fanwood Raiders on April 30. Joe and five digs. 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TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD had two goals and assist. Danny Haz- Will Gallagher tossed six innings, BOARD OF EDUCATION ard won 12 of 14 face-offs. Goal- allowing three hits, while walking PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING 132 Thomas Street keepers Matt Gruthers made two saves three, hitting two batters and striking Girls Softball League of Westfield Cranford, New Jersey 07016 SOUTH AVENUE TRANSPORTATION and Quinn Wojcik made three saves. out four then Kurt Petschow tossed a INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROJECT scoreless seventh inning to earn the Results From Week of April 24: The Cranford Board of Education hereby VIRTUAL MEETING WF Lax Boys Beat Cranford High School baseball team advertises for competitive proposals for: Date: May 18, 2021 a 5-1 victory over the Elizabeth Min- Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Hillsborough, 13-6 Georgia - UCLA: The Bulldogs strikeouts. PAYROLL, TIME AND ATTEN- uteman on April 30. Shan Van Dam continued to swing the bats with 9 UCLA-Virginia: Virginia bested DANCE AND HUMAN RE- The Borough of Fanwood is performing The No. 5 Westfield High School whacked a home run and walked. players recording hits, the biggest UCLA 15-14. Virginia took the lead SOURCE MANAGEMENT preliminary engineering for the South Av- boys lacrosse team got three goals Lucca Limeira singled, walked SERVICES RFP 21-01 enue Transportation Infrastructure Devel- coming from Bridget Whitlock early on the aggressive batting of opment Project, consisting of streetscape apiece from Mack Prybylski and twice and had two RBI. Jake Chapman All necessary RFP specifications and (double to leftfield in the second). Alayna Pittman, Alessia Falcaro and and intersection improvements along Aidan McLane in a 13-6 victory over and Jack Conley both swiped a pair of proposal forms may be secured upon writ- Bruins pitcher Ashley McGeough Danielle Selmer, holding a lead into South Avenue (State Highway Route 28) Hillsborough on May 3. James Haley ten request to: bases and scored once. Marcus struck out two Bulldogs in the 3rd the 4th. After a well-pitched top of the within the Borough’s Business District. The netter a pair of goals and a pair of Johnson scored once. Jake Carter Robert J. Carfagno, CPA project will also include new and recon- inning, after starter Danica Lai struck 4th by Olivia Perez, UCLA, on a Business Administrator struction of existing sidewalk, construction assists. James Csorba, Sean Hazard, walked and scored once. Dan Cano and Ryan Wellman each out three over two innings. Lucy triple from Holly Dalgliesh, roared Board Secretary of ADA curb ramps where required, drive- Burgoon was solid behind the plate. with seven runs. But staff ace Rylan Cranford Board of Education way and access improvements. had a goal and an assist. Anthony Softball Blue Devils 132 Thomas Street Streetscaping improvements will include Boscio had two assists. Goalksspers UCLA kept the momentum going Bowie shut down the rally with her Cranford, New Jersey 07016 textured sidewalks, new streetlights, bike Quinn Wojcik had three saves and Top Hilltoppers, 6-2 in the inning, with a great hit by second and final strikeout, ending the 908-709-6214 racks, bus stop shelters, street trees with Giualiana Depietro leading to a bases- game with Virginia’s victory intact. grates and planters among other improve- Matt Gruters had two saves. Allie Fernandez singled three times RFP’s must be submitted in a sealed ments. The project is Federally Funded and scored twice, while pitcher loaded smash by Amelia Donnelly In a back-and-forth spirited game, envelope and delivered to the Office of the PUBLIC NOTICE through the New Jersey Department of that looked to break the game open. A intrastate rivals Virginia and Virginia School Business Administrator/Board Sec- Michaela Hobson struck out nine and Transportation (NJDOT) - Transportation SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD retary of Cranford Board of Education, on walked only one as the Westfield High great stop by Remy Freidberg saved Tech battled to an 11-11 tie in Na- Alternatives Program, from a grant received BOARD OF EDUCATION or before the date and time indicated be- the inning for the Bulldogs and led to tional League GSLW Action on April by the Borough for future construction. 512 CEDAR STREET School softball team topped the Sum- low. The Borough is extending an invitation to SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY 07076 mit Hilltoppers, 6-2, on April 30. their win. Supporting the Georgia hit- 24. The envelope is the bear the following the general public regarding a Public Infor- ting, were strong pitching debuts from Angelina Tessitore hit a two-run information: ANNOUNCES Alivia Macaluso singled, had two RBI mation Meeting. The project team has Title: Payroll, Time and Attendance and CANDIDACY INFORMATION and scored once. Ali Verga walked Sydney Elmquist and Emma Reilly, home run in the first to give Virginia performed data collection, environmental Human Resource Management Services followed up by veteran GSLW pitch- Tech an early lead. W-Tech pitcher and cultural resource screenings, and ad- May 6 - The Scotch Plains-Fanwood and scored once. Kalea Calugay RFP Number: 21-01 vanced the layout and design for the pro- School District has announced it has infor- singled, walked and scored twice. ers Alexandra Benke and Sari Korr Madelyn Bono tossed three strong RFP Due Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 posed improvements, which will be pre- mation available for citizens interested in who closed out the game with 3 innings. Bono also added two hits, by 10:00 A.M. (prevailing time) Hobson singled once. sented at the meeting. The Public Informa- running for a vacant seat on the board of Name and Address of Respondent while teammate Phoebe Lyons tion Meeting will be followed by a presen- education. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE reached base safely in all at-bats with The Cranford Board of Education shall tation to the Borough Council at 8 pm. The The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of not be responsible for the loss, non-deliv- Borough Council is extending an invitation Education will have three 3-year terms SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY multiple hits. Cavalier Ashley Tso purpose of foreclosing the following tax ery or physical condition of RFP’s sent by to the general public to participate in a open for Scotch Plains in the November CHANCERY DIVISION found her rhythm after the first inning sale certificate: mail or courier service. Public Information Meeting to procure in- 2021 Annual School Election, Mrs. UNION COUNTY 1. A certain tax certificate 17-00226, and shut the Hokies out over her sec- All respondents are required to comply put and feedback regarding this project. Saridaki, spokesperson for the school DOCKET NO. F-010016-20 sold on 6/4/2018, dated 6/12/2018, and ond two innings. Cavaliers’ Rylan with the requirements of N.J.S.A.10:5-31 Additional information on the project can board, announced today. FILE NO. 28135-20 was recorded on 6/14/2018 in Mortgage et seq., and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. be found on the Borough’s website at Candidates must file a nominating peti- Bowie also contributed a strong pitch- NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT Book 14453 at Page 967, made by PAUL The Cranford Board of Education re- https://www.fanwoodnj.org/. Questions tion with the Office of the Union County ing performance of her own as the two M. LESNIAK, Collector of Taxes of ELIZA- serves the right to reject any proposals, regarding the project can be forwarded to Clerk located at 2 Broad Street, Room 113 (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: BETH, and State of New Jersey to ACE Virginia hurlers combined for 13 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2(s), (t), (x), Michael Troncone at in Elizabeth to get their name on the ballot JOHN MC INTYRE; SHERRON PLUS LLC and subsequently assigned to strikeouts. Bowie, Tso and Alessia (y), N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4(a-c), and [email protected]. for the Annual School Election. The cur- LOUISON MC INTYRE, HIS plaintiff, ACE PLUS LLC. This covers real N.J.S.A.18A:18A-22, and to waive minor To join the virtual meeting, please visit rent deadline to submit the nominating WIFE; MONMOUTH DENTAL Falcaro were also on base several estate located in ELIZABETH, County of informalities or non-material exceptions https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/ petition is Monday, July 26, 2021 be- GROUP NORTH PA; times as the Cavaliers rallied to take a UNION, and State of New Jersey, known that may be in the best interest of the 970596021, or you can also dial in using fore 4:00 pm. The election is scheduled YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND as LOT 479.A BLOCK 12 as shown on the 10-5 lead heading to the sixth inning. Cranford Board of Education. any phone by calling (408) 650-3123, and for Tuesday, November 2, 2021. REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO Tax Assessment Map and Tax Map dupli- Virginia Tech rallied in the top of Date Issued: May 3, 2021 the access code is 970-596-021. Prospective school board candidates can AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- cate of ELIZABETH and concerns pre- Robert J. Carfagno, CPA CME Associates download candidate information from the the 6th to grab a one run lead but neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 mises commonly known as 561 Business Administrator 3141 Bordentown Avenue New Jersey Boards Association’s website Alyson Boden snagged a tough pop- West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to JEFFERSON AVENUE, ELIZABETH, New Board Secretary Parlin, New Jersey 08859 at NJSBA School Board Candidate Kit. the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in Jersey. up at first base and then doubled off 1 T - 05/06/21, The Leader Fee: $48.45 1 T - 05/06/21, The Times Fee: $48.45 The School Board Candidate Kit includes which ACE PLUS LLC is the plaintiff and YOU, JOHN MC INTYRE and the runner at first to end the inning. information about nominating petitions, JOHN MC INTYRE, ET ALS; are defen- SHERRON LOUISON MC INTYRE, HIS legal qualifications for school board candi- The Cavaliers answered in the bot- dants, pending in the Superior Court of WIFE, are made party defendant to the dacy, and the role of the school board tom of the sixth. With a runner in New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION above foreclosure action because you are member. Information about the New Jer- scoring position, Boden smoked an DAVIS AGENCY County and bearing Docket No. F-010016- the owner of a property which is the subject sey School Ethics Act and important dates 20 within thirty-five (35) days after May 6, of the above entitled action. RBI double over first base to score in the school election process are also 2021 exclusive of such date. If you fail to YOU, MONMOUTH DENTAL GROUP INSURANCE Est. 1973 included. the game tying run. It was the perfect answer or appear in accordance with Rule NORTH PA, are made party defendant to On March 31, 2014, a temporary injunc- cap for Boden who then celebrated 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be ren- the above foreclosure action because on tion was issued and summarized as fol- Do Your Homeowner & Auto dered against you for relief demanded in April 3, 2003, a judgment was entered in her 11th birthday with Ice Pops for lows: the Complaint. You shall file your Answer the Superior Court of New Jersey, both teams in a post-game celebra- Premiums Keep Going Up? · the circulator for nomination petitions is and Proof of Service in duplicate with the Monmouth County, by Monmouth Dental not required to be a registered voter or tion. • Homeowner Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Group North PA against John Gilbert resident of the jurisdiction, however, such The Oregon Ducks topped the Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, Tren- McIntyre Jr and Monmouth Dental Center • Auto circulator is required to be “voter eligible”, ton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance P.A. disclosing a debt in the amount of UCLA Bruins, 14-9. Adley Grantz meaning he or she satisfies the age, citi- • Commercial with the Rules of Civil Practice and Proce- $33,715.37, plus costs. Said judgment bookended great pitching perfor- zenship and in-state residency require- dure. was entered as Judgment No. J-078856- • Life ments. mances by Sydney Man, Andrea Licini You are further advised that if you are 2003. Said judgment is subordinate to the Please be advised that any person re- and Corabelle Martin with two stellar unable to obtain an attorney you may com- Plaintiff’s lien. We represent multiple carriers - we can provide the coverage questing information on becoming a School municate with the Lawyer Referral Service DATED: April 30, 2021 innings of her own to drive the vic- Board Candidate may go to the County you need at a price that will put a smile on your face. of the County of Venue and that if you Michelle M. Smith, Clerk tory. Olivia Albano accounted for three Clerk’s website http:// cannot afford an attorney, you may com- Superior Court of New Jersey www.unioncountyvotes.com/candidate- runs through outstanding at-bats and Call us for a no obligation quote today. municate with the Legal Services Office of PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. petition/ base running. UCLA was paced by the County of Venue. The telephone num- Denville Law Center 865 Mountain Avenue, Mountainside, NJ 07092 CONTACT: Deborah S. Saridaki ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- 290 Route 46 West excellent work at catcher by Summer Business Administrator yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal Denville, New Jersey 07834 Das and the pitching and plate perfor- 800-752-0150 908-233-8040 Board Secretary Services Office 908-354-4340. (973) 586-2300 mance of Olivia Perez 1 T - 05/06/21, The Times Fee: $49.47 THE ACTION has been instituted for the 1 T - 05/06/21, The Leader Fee: $76.50 A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 6, 2021 Page 13 Arbor Day Contest Community Calendar Winners Announced Brought to you by Trinitas Regional Medical Center COUNTY – The Union County Trees by Julia Pappalardo of Terrill Board of County Commissioners and Middle School, Scotch Plains, super- the Union County Shade Tree Advi- vised by teacher Erika Vaughn. sory Board would like to thank all of Yoga Tree by Twana Tsuro of Senior Fitness Thursdays, May Afternoon Book Club Tues- the students who participated in the Thelma Sandmeier Elementary School 6 to May 20, 12 p.m. A combina- day, May 18, 1 p.m. The Scotch annual Arbor Day Poetry Contest. in Springfield, supervised by teachers tion of seated and standing cardio- Plains Public Library's Afternoon “Arbor Day is a national celebration Anthony Scarppelli and Linda vascular work, strength training Book Club will meet virtually to of environmental stewardship, and Schmidt. and balance work suitable for the discuss Pearl S. Buck’s "The Good trees are a valuable resource in our 6th grade winners: older adult. This class will run for Earth." To register, please visit densely developed area,” said Com- I Cannot Imagine a World without six sessions and will be held at the scotlib.org. missioner Board Chairman Alexander Trees by Morgan Sinclair from Or- picnic pavilion in Tamaques Park. Mindfulness-Based Stress Re- Mirabella. “On behalf of the Commis- ange Ave. School, Cranford, super- Pre-registration is required, $30. duction Wednesday, May 19, 7 sioner Board I would like to thank all vised by teacher Liz Chandler. To register, please visit bit.ly/ p.m. Join the Westfield Mental of the students who participated, for Untitled by Sharika Dhar of Co- WRDseniors. For additional in- Health Council in a free workshop helping to raise awareness about the lumbia Middle School, Berkley formation, please contact Lauren led by Dr. Jim Handlin to help importance of trees in our community, Heights, supervised by teacher Belinda at [email protected] or learns the methods of Jon Kabat- and beyond.” Healey. (908) 789-4080 ext 4088. Zinn for reducing stress and en- One winner was chosen for first, A Helping Hand by Michelle Paida Zumba Gold Thursdays, May hancing overall health and well- second, and third place at each grade of the Queen City Charter School, 6 to May 20, 11 a.m. This is per- being. To register, please visit level. Plainfield, supervised by teacher fect for active, older adults who westfieldnj-gov.zoom.us/j/ 4th grade winners: Schuyler Davis. are looking for a modified Zumba 83683736822 with meeting ID: The Four Seasons by Madison 7th grade winners class that recreates the original 836 8373 6822. Sartoretti of Valley Road School, Clark, Masterpiece by Olivia Castro of Lin- moves you love at a lower-inten- Ready for Life Reimagined supervised by teacher Janeen coln Ave. School, Garwood, super- sity. This class will run for four 2021, Saturday May 22, 11 a.m. at Allmendinger. vised by teacher Tamara Benc. sessions and will be held at the Cranford High School. Make a Trees Matter by Olesia Patterson of The Importance of Trees by Kayla picnic pavilion in Tamaques Park. donation, honor cancer survivors, Jerome Dunn Academy School #9, Hill of Maxson Middle School, Pre-registration is required, $40. remember those we’ve lost, and supervised by teacher Marianne En- Plainfield, supervised by teacher Jan To register, please visit bit.ly/ fight back against a disease that glish. Gwyn-Thompson. WRDseniors. For additional in- has taken too much. To register, Arbor Day by Sahana Iyer of Tho- Beautiful Trees by Karen Luna of formation, please contact Lauren please visit relayforlife.org/ mas P Hughes Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln School #14 of Eliza- at [email protected] or cranfordNJ. supervised by teacher Andrea Masri. beth supervised by teacher Miss (908) 789-4080 ext 4088. Dress to Boost Your Mood with 5th grade winners: Tavormina. Forever Fit with Betsy Fashion Psychologist Dr. Dawnn A Tree Limerick by Taylor Tripet of 8th grade winners Wednesdays, May 10 through June Karen Saturday, May 22, 2 p.m. Thelma Sandmeier Elementary School The Life You Give by Jadali LITTLE “QUILTERS”...Harvest Quilters of Central New Jersey, an artistic 16, 10 a.m. For individuals who Join the Scotch Plains Public Li- in Springfield, supervised by teacher Feliciano of Joseph Battin School #4, and charitable group headquartered in Westfield and Scotch Plains, will hold its are 65 and up. This class will take brary for a special Zoom program LeEtta Palumbo. Elizabeth, supervised by teacher Shara first Outdoor Quilt Show on Sunday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will take place at the Westfield Memorial with Dr. Dawnn Karen as she shares Greenberg. place at the Holy Trinity School playground, at the corner of Rahway Avenue Pool parking lot. Registration re- her theories on Mood Illustration Tree by Fransisco Villalta Escobar and Watterson Street in Westfield. Free parking will be available directly across quired, $5 for seven classes. To Dress (dressing to match your of Maxson Middle School, Plainfield, the street in the Watterson Street public parking lot. Official quilt appraiser register, please visit bit.ly/ mood) and Mood Enhancement Dana Balsamo will be on site for anyone wishing to bring a quilt or family WRDseniors. Dress (dressing to change your supervised by teacher Mrs. Menon. heirloom for appraisal. Admission is free but donations will gladly be accepted. Delightful Days by Nyla Castro, Masks and social distancing will be required. The rain date is the following Evening Book Club Monday, mood for the better), and how to Lincoln School, Garwood, supervised Sunday, May 23. Pictured, the youngest two auxiliary members display a quilt May 10, 7 p.m. The Scotch Plains use each one to your best advan- by teacher Tamara Benc. from the eclectic collection of the outdoor show. Public Library's Evening Book tage. To register, please visit The contest was open to students in Club will meet virtually to discuss scotlib.org. grades four through eight. There were Ed Tarkington’s "Only Love Can Run for Clean Water Satur- 130 entries in all. Union County K-12 Artists Sought Break Your Heart." To register, day, May 22 to May 23, 9 a.m to 9 please visit scotlib.org. p.m. located at 9 Wilshire Run in PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Miss Andrea's Latin Dance Scotch Plains. The only event For Juneteenth Design Contests Moves Tuesday, May 11 & 18, 10 where your friends determine how NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES SCOTCH PLAINS – Social Jus- Winners in each category will be a.m. located in the Westfield Me- much you suffer. This is a 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 tice Matters, Inc. (SJM) is inviting K- honored during the celebration with a morial Library side parking lot. livestream event that anyone can TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 12 student artists in Union County to $25 gift card and other prizes. Suitable fors ages two and up, register for. To register, please visit Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under create designs for the organization’s Information on contest guidelines, Miss Andrea will lead a high-en- runsignup.com/Race/Register/ N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 05/13/21 at which time the bid proposals submitted will be downloaded, and publicly opened and read, in the CONFER- 2021 Juneteenth celebration. rules and entry submissions is avail- ergy dance activity featuring Latin ?raceId=110289&eventId=489444. ENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, Designs should reflect this year’s able at socialjusticematters.org. music. To register, please visit Nine Staples of the Mediter- 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; for: SJM Juneteenth theme – Roots and Juneteenth, short for “June Nine- llibraryinsight.net/ ranean Diet Wednesday, May 26, Route 82, Caldwell Avenue to Lehigh Avenue, Contract No. 001114040, Wings: The Art and Tradition of teenth,” marks the date in 1865 when EventSignUp.asp?t=232361045&j 7 p.m. Join Dr. Karen Ensle via Pedestrian Safety Improvements, Township of Union, Union County Federal Project No: HSIP-0082(301); UPC NO: 114040; DP No: 21114 Storytelling and the Black Experience. Texas became the last state to an- x=wfp&lmx=%C6ge%2C%AF%A4. Zoom to learn about the number Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act “The theme celebrates the impor- nounce the Emancipation Proclama- Relax, Refresh, Reconnect one dietary plan for good health of 1964. Specifically, the contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate tance of telling one’s own story. Roots tion, which President Abraham Lin- Thursday, May 13, 11 a.m. at and wellness in the U.S and around on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The ground us by letting us know where coln issued two-and-a-half years ear- Shackamaxon Country Club. Join the world. To register, please visit 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 we have come from, and wings give lier. this women’s wellness network- scotlib.org. requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of us hope, direction and the ability to SJM of Scotch Plains is a 12-year- ing event co-hosted by Limani Sea- The COVID Blues Thursday, this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate. fly,” said Tashira Wheeler, chair of old, grassroots nonprofit organiza- food Grill. To learn more or to May 27, 12:30 p.m. Join a thought- Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, SJM’s Juneteenth 2021 Committee. tion committed to active inquiry into purchase tickets, please visit provoking presentation and dis- Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontrac- tors prior to contract award or authorization. The three contests will run from matters of race and creation of equi- citaraeventsrelaxrefresh cussion via Zoom. To register, Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey April 26-May 20. Grades K-5 will table communities. SJM serves as a reconnect.com. please visit eventbrite.com/e/ Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compli- create a design for a T-shirt; grades 6- resource for community concerns, and May Virtual Cookbook Club covid-blues-tickets- ance at the time of bid. 8, for promotional materials such as facilitates meaningful discussions and Thursday, May 13, 7:30 p.m. The 136730539725?utm- The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the cups and golf memorabilia; and action about race. For additional in- Scotch Plains Public Library’s medium=discovery&utm- Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to Grades 9-12, for the cover of a com- formation, please go to Cookbook Club will meet virtu- campaign=social&utm- submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on memorative ad journal. socialjusticematters.org. ally to explore make-ahead meals, content=attendeeshare&utm- the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. big batch and freeze cooking, and source=strongmail&utm- Plans, specifications, any addenda to the specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe other meal prep methods that make term=listing. to use this service. To subscribe, follow the instructions on the web site. Fees apply to Westfield Named Tree City it easier to prepare home-cooked Cranford's Centennial Village downloading documents and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on meals on a regular basis. To regis- Group’s Annual 5k Race Sun- the web site. All fees are directly payable to Bid Express. ter, please visit scotlib.org. day, June 6, 9 a.m. starting at Lin- Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OB- TAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the following By Arbor Day Foundation Bird Tour Saturday, May 15 coln School on Centennial Avenue, locations: join this bird tour at Fairview Cem- and looping through Centennial 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt 70 West WESTFIELD – The Town of great recognition of Westfield’s on- etery led by Pete Axelrod. Dis- Village and Mohawk Park. The Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Westfield has been named a 2020 going commitment to forestry main- cover the sounds of songbirds in a top three male and female runners 973-601-6690 856-486-6623 3 T - 04/22/21, 04/29/21 and 05/06/21, The Leader Fee: $214.20 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day tenance,” said Mr. Gildea. “I’m grate- pastoral setting of blossoming fruit overall will receive a prize and Foundation, in honor of its commit- ful to our Public Works Forestry Di- trees and daffodils. To register, medals, and awards will be given PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ment to effective urban forest man- vision, Green Team, and the Tree please call (908) 232-0781. to the top three males and females agement. The announcement was Preservation Commission for their Pizza Run 5K Sunday, May 16, in defined age groups. To sign up TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD and adequately be provided with emer- CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY gency vehicular services and receive and made by Town Administrator Jim collective effort to make this pos- 9 a.m. at Nomahegan Park in or donate, please visit deliver merchandise and materials from Gildea at the April 20 Town Council sible.” Cranford. Join in on the first-ever runsignup.com/Race/NJ/ ORDINANCE 2021-09 other streets and alleys, including Miln Over the last three years, the Town Street, North Avenue West, and the prop- meeting. Pizza Run 5K. Come back to run- Cranford/ AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE The town achieved this recogni- of Westfield has planted approxi- ning and enjoy a beautiful course TheCentennialVillageVelocity5k. A PEDESTRIAN MALL ON erties’ rear parking lots, and by provisions EASTMAN STREET BE- for limited use of the proposed pedestrian tion by meeting the program’s four mately 1,700 new trees. In addition, with good food. To register, please Wine & Cheese Networking TWEEN NORTH AVENUE mall by emergency vehicles; and requirements: a tree board or depart- the town’s Tree Preservation Ordi- visit runsignup.com/Race/Regis- Evening Thursday, June 10, 6 p.m. AND MILN STREET (5) it is in the best interests of the Town- nance was amended in June 2019, the ship of Cranford and the public and of ment, a tree care ordinance, an annual ter/?raceId=105058 at Echo Lake Country Club, 515 WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:56- benefit to adjacent properties to use such community forestry budget of at least goal of which was to be more proac- &eventId=460114. Springfield Avenue, Westfield. 65 to -89, as amended, the Township Com- street primarily for pedestrian purposes, $2 per capita, and an Arbor Day ob- tive about protecting trees within First Jewish Americans: Free- Join the GWACC for a summer mittee of the Township of Cranford is au- and that pedestrian use is determined to servance and proclamation. Westfield, particularly with regard to dom and Culture in the New evening networking with business thorized to designate any local improve- be the highest and best use of such street ongoing development and construc- ment designed for the movement, safety, or part thereof; and To commemorate this designation, World Monday, May 17, 7 p.m. colleagues and acquaintances. convenience and enjoyment of pedestri- (6) the proposed pedestrian mall at a Tree City USA flag is now flown at tion. The ordinance requires neigh- Join the Scotch Plains Public Li- Contact Gene Jannotti at ans, whether or not a part of a street, as a Eastman Street, between North Avenue Town Hall, and Tree City USA signage boring property notification require- brary and the New-York Histori- [email protected] or (908) 233- pedestrian mall; and and Miln Street, is not served by a transit will be placed at entrance points to ments, increased fees for removal ap- cal Society during a virtual pre- 3021. WHEREAS, the Township Committee utility engaged in mass transportation of plications and penalty fines, and man- finds that traffic congestion constitutes a persons. the Town. In addition, a new beech sentation to learn about how Jew- hazard to the safety of pedestrians; and SECTION 2. tree – representing preservation, dated donations to the tree trust fund ish settlers came to inhabit and *** streets in the Special Improvement District 1. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:56-69, the progress, and longevity — was planted above a certain removal threshold. change the New World. To regis- Submit events at that now accommodate both sidewalks Township Committee of the Township of in honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day For more information about the ter, please visit scotlib.org. www.goleader.com/calendar and vehicular rights-of-way cannot be fur- Cranford hereby creates a pedestrian mall Tree City USA program, visit ther widened without taking valuable build- comprising of all of the public right of way on April 22 at Memorial Park. ings and improvements, thereby substan- on Eastman Street, between North Av- “Becoming a Tree City USA is arborday.org/TreeCityUSA. tially impairing the primary function of such enue West and Miln Street. streets, that of being primarily pedestrian 2. The pedestrian mall shall be closed to facilities, and impairing municipal ratables, vehicular traffic at all times beginning on the the primary source of tax revenue; and effective date of this ordinance and continu- Goods & Services Directory limitations on the use of such streets by ing until 9:00 a.m. on November 1, 2021. private vehicles is in the public interest of 3. The pedestrian mall shall not extend the Township of Cranford, to be of benefit to or limit vehicular use of the intersecting to adjoining properties and to be essential streets of North Avenue West or Miln Street. OLIVER A to the effective use of such streets for SECTION 3. This ordinance shall expire street purposes; and on December 31, 2021. WHEREAS, the Township Committee SECTION 4. All ordinances or parts of PAVING has created a Special Improvement Dis- ordinances inconsistent herewith are Driveways • Parking Lots trict, which District encompasses Eastman hereby repealed to the extent of such Seal Coating • Railroad Ties BLACK TOP Street, between North Avenue and Miln inconsistency. Street; and SECTION 5. Upon final passage and Belgian Block Curbing WHEREAS, the Township Committee publication according to law, this ordinance Drainage Problems PAVING wishes to designate Eastman Street, be- shall become effective immediately. Cement Sidewalks tween North Avenue and Miln Street, a “Serving the area for over 70 years” DRIVEWAYS CONCRETE pedestrian mall pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:56- NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE Family Owned & Operated PARKING LOTS BRICK PAVERS 69. The foregoing ordinance was introduced NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED and approved on first reading at a meeting Fully Insured • FREE Estimates by the Township Committee of the Town- of the Township Committee of the Town- 908-889-4422 ship of Cranford as follows: ship of Cranford, New Jersey on Tuesday, 908-753-7281 FREE ESTIMATES SECTION 1. Upon review of the reports April 27, 2021 and will be further consid- and recommendations of the Downtown ered for final passage after public hearing Management Corp., the Township Com- to be held at the Municipal Building, 8 mittee of the Township of Cranford makes Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey the following findings: on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. or (1) Eastman Street, between North Av- as soon thereafter as this matter can be enue and Miln Street is not a part of any reached. All persons interested will be Want this AD space? State highway, is located primarily in the given the opportunity to be heard concern- Special Improvement District, and is im- ing such ordinance. Copies of Ordinance proved to its maximum feasible width with 2021-09 are available, for no fee, in the regard to adjoining buildings and improve- office of the Township Clerk, Cranford ments; Municipal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, (2) should this portion of Eastman Street Cranford, New Jersey, 07016, during the Contact the Space Man be designated a pedestrian mall, reason- hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday ably convenient alternate routes to the through Friday (email p- remainder of Eastman Street, Miln Street, [email protected] or call 908-709- 908-232-4407 [email protected] and other parts of Cranford exist for private 7210.) A copy of Ordinance 2021-09 has vehicles; been posted on the Bulletin Board upon (3) continued unlimited use of the iden- which public notices are customarily posted tified portion of Eastman street by private in the Municipal Building of the Township. vehicles may constitute a hazard to the Patricia Donahue, RMC Single Size: $25 per week • Double Size: $40 per week health and safety of pedestrians; Municipal Clerk (4) abutting properties can reasonably 1 T - 05/06/21, The Leader Fee: $118.32 Call Jeff Gruman at 908-232-4407 or email [email protected] Page 14 Thursday, May 6, 2021 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION Godspell Shows ‘Day by Day’ We Can Build a ‘Beautiful City’

By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY multi-talented Matt Meixner) first ap- Stephen Schwartz’s music includes Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times pears on the Westfield High School hummable, melodic tunes as well as WESTFIELD — It’s a metaphor for stage just in white boxer shorts and is those fun numbers like “We Beseech our time during the pandemic. The outfitted in front of the audience with Thee” that features Ryan Williamson’s WHS Theatre Students Learn their Lessons production of Stephen Schwartz’s 1971 long white pants, a colored tee-shirt, strong voice and Samantha Simpson’s Off-Broadway show Godspell is not an unbuttoned baseball shirt, and exuberant choreography in a country so much a religious story as it is a feel- sneakers. This Jesus commands the hoedown type number. Well in Presenting Godspell Virtually good, let’s DO good and BE good tale stage without gimmickry. Dramatic, creative moments of the brought to life last Friday and Satur- The character Robin (Sophie night include the devil’s temptation of By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY set. Along with director Devlin, the the parts they learned.” (as they day nights on the Zoom platform. With Tananbaum) sings- oh so lusciously, Christ, which is punctuated with blood- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times production came together through listened to the instrumental track to an enormously talented group of teens “Day by Day” in a hymn-like manner red lighting, and later, Judas trapped in WESTFIELD — Rehearsing for the talents of Roy Chambers techni- the musical number). Now came an at Westfield High School’s Theatre with the lyrics: “Three things I pray - to an invisible box. Electric guitars wail and performing a musical can not cal director, Samantha Simpson cho- additional learning step for the Department and professional adults see thee more clearly, love thee more and strobe lights flash. Contrast that, only be a chance to display talent reographer, Matthew DiFabio pro- sound team. They learned how to leading the way, the show went on dearly, follow thee more nearly, day by during the “Day by Day” reprise, the but also to learn a few lessons along duction manager, and musical di- “create a blend, re-time tracks to despite the pandemic. day.” In the parable following that num- cast members take off a second mask the way. The Westfield High School rector John Brzozowski. compensate for internet latency, and The musical opens with the ques- ber, the people are admonished that “good from their faces and place them in a Theatre Department’s recent pro- One of the great challenges was remove background noises that may tions of “Who are we?” and “What are deeds must be in secret.” The show has basket Jesus holds, symbolizing that duction of Stephen Schwartz’s mu- the actors wearing masks through- have been present from at-home we?” and “Why are we?” presented at fun with the material and cracks up the they are releasing their unmasked sical reveals the teens have taken out the musical. Audiences are used recordings,” Mr. DiFabio explained. the top of the first act by actors reciting audience a bit with its irreverence and selves to him. That is a Devlin moment “Learn Your Lessons Well” to heart. to seeing the face of the singer to This was an on-the-job training that passages as Socrates, Thomas Aquinas, lots of wacky, unrestrained zany inter- of genius direction. Yes, it was an astounding display of identify who is singing, but smart was invaluable for students all along Martin Luther, Sartre, Nietzsche, and pretation in the storytelling. “On the Willows” gives Evan Leone musical, acting, and dancing talent directing enabled each teen to in- the process. others who have philosophized over Sarah Rappoport as Glimmer, wear- a chance to shine in expertise and and certainly no small feat to pro- nately add enough movement to Because each student on stage the ages. Everyone on stage (and back- ing a deep mustard-colored outfit, sings versatility both in voice and character duce during a pandemic. Yet the draw focus to them when they were was masked and as socially dis- stage and in the limited audience) is in her Broadway-worthy voice the story portrayal. The musical accompaniment technical feats that had to be over- spotlighted. Of course, professional- tanced as they could be, the chore- masked and some semblance of social song, “Learn Your Lessons Well.” by director John Brzozowski is spot come were even more mind-bog- quality lighting helmed by students ography was somewhat limited in distancing occurs albeit limited when Character Sonia played by Olivia Ebel on with a full percussion and the per- gling. Katherine Miles, Gabe Pastore, and scope. Ms. Simpson shared that she there are 27 actors onstage throughout leads the crowd with her marvelously fect sound of brushes on the cymbals. In director Daniel Devlin’s words Keira Redmond certainly helped. taught each number on zoom. She the musical. After those philosophical controlled voice and an impressive The company sparkles in the finale to the cast (off-camera on micro- The incredible sound design was “recorded the rehearsals so the kids introductions, the ram horn sounds, range in “O Bless the Lord, My Soul.” that pairs “Long Live God” intertwined phone) at the end of the live- also led by students - senior Ben could review and rehearse.” Later, and the joyous number, “Prepare Ye After the segment on the Beatitudes, with “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord” streamed, pre-recorded event that Zakharenko and underclassmen we had about 20-30 minutes dedi- the Way of the Lord” builds with a a vaudeville-style duet with a soft shoe for a vocal celebration. was broadcast last Friday and Sat- Christopher Lin, Nolan Daly, and cated to each number being spaced flourish and fanfare as the teens break vibe “All for the Best” is backed up The production is a collaborative urday nights, he said, “Words Zachary Marcus. Because the solos on the stage.” Through it all, the into song and dance. Under the baton with ten dancers. (choreography by effort from Roy Chambers technical fail…this should have happened a were so wonderfully clear and ap- students and production team alike and direction of music director John Samantha Simpson). The “Do unto director, choreographer Samantha year ago.” He applauded the stu- parently recorded without masks, met the technological challenge of Brzozowski, the John the Baptist figure others” bit is clever. Switching the Simpson, musical director John dents who “struggled through road- this writer questioned Mr. DiFabio showcasing their talents in a musi- (Evan Leon who also plays Judas) in a mood to the melodiously sung, “All Brzozowski, production manager Mat- blocks” of the pandemic. He admit- about the process. He explained, cal during a pandemic. Choreogra- clear, melodious, tenor voice asks Jesus, Good Things,” by Lamar (Joshua thew DiFabio and director Daniel ted that he was amazed at what they “Each cast member recorded in their pher Simpson added her praise for “When Wilt Thou Save the People?” Madera) and the company, a beautiful Devlin with the teen committees for were able to do with only 18 in- own homes with a combination of the efforts of all involved, but espe- Director Daniel Devlin’s concept of flute is a standout in the accompani- make-up and hair, costumes, set de- person rehearsals. “About 20 per- microphones, audio interfaces, and cially the on-stage actors: “These Jesus is less flashy or intense than ment to an outstanding voice. sign and building, lighting, sound, cent was recorded and rehearsed laptops, even on cell phones.” The kids are awesome. It was a challeng- other versions where Christ is wearing Godspell is about the formation of props, graphic design, and stage man- onstage and over 70 percent was sound design team trained the cast ing year, but I’m so glad the kids a Superman tee-shirt or decked out in the teachings of a religious figure Jesus ager Ryan Karlin with assistant stage rehearsed virtually.” And much of “how to optimize their home audio were able to finally have a show.” garish make-up. This teen Jesus (the Christ and the effect he had on those manager Alexa Mora. that time (he shared in a private post equipment and environments for earlier followers. The actor/followers One of the most touching moments to this writer) he did not even have recording. The cast had to learn to sing the energetic and inspirational of the show has Jesus urging his fol- all the leads present because some be technicians in a sense.” parable, “You are the Light of the lowers to envision a different world in were quarantined because of expo- The learning continued as Musi- World” led by talented Sophia Rossetti the song, “Beautiful City.” The solo sure to Covid-19. This year’s musi- cal Director Brzozowski taught the and backed up with impressive guitar, piano accompaniment builds through cal endeavor was about overcom- vocal parts on video calls. And Cho- drums, and synthesizer. cascading repetition. Matthew ing obstacles and learning during reographer Simpson had to follow Act Two sees Lamar (Joshua Meixner’s interpretation combines his that overworked phrase “unprec- suit. She said, “I taught each num- Madera) reprising “Learn Your Les- stellar voice that echoes poignancy, edented times.” ber once on Zoom. I recorded the sons Well” followed by another switch and a mature understanding of the Godspell, with music and lyrics rehearsals so the kids could review in the mood. With dramatic red light- character. He sings full out and then by Stephen Schwartz and based on them. We then had about 20 to 30 ing, McKenzie Waddell as Sonia is follows it up with effortless, majestic, the book by John-Michael Tebelak, minutes dedicated to each number bathed in sensuality and delivers a flawless falsetto. The hopeful lyrics is the collection of parables from to be spaced on the stage.” It obvi- sizzling “Turn Back, Oh Man,” which “we can mend brick by brick, heart by Matthew’s Gospel in the Bible. Each ously took dedication on the part of utilizes her deep chest voice and then heart” could almost be tailor-made for of the parables is acted out some- the actors to learn the steps and surprises impressively in taking the these teens on stage. “…we can build times in mime by the characters on blocking to be ready for the in- melody up an octave. From that sensu- a beautiful city - not a city of angels, the multi-leveled stage. A stark stage person rehearsals. ous sound to the ethereal, “By My but we can build a city of man.” May punctuated with a colorful mural of Mr. DiFabio continued about the Side,” led by Peggy (Kayla Louison), this idea of rebuilding our broken world a white dove with a bleeding heart arduous procedure of the sound re- it features a trio of lovely voices in be the seed planted in the actors who Photo Courtesy of Elisabeth Lynch Photography and rainbow-colored patches on the cording. “Students would then log THE SHOW MUST GO ON...Despite the pandemic, a group of talented teens perfect harmony. It is a moment in the performed in this unique production stage had an overall backdrop of in to a collaborative sound record- from the Westfield High School’s Theatre Department perform Godspell virtually show that we want to savor like a slow- as well as the audience who was fortu- chain link fencing rising above the ing application where they recorded this past weekend with professional adults leading the way. motion take in a movie. nate enough to see it.

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Left: Blue Devil Charlie Stock receives the baton from Conor Daly to start the 1,600 leg of the DMR - Right: Blue Devil Katie Hamilton crosses first in the Jack Martin Mile on May 1 HAMILTON 1600; KENNEDY, LYGHT, DeFRANCESCO, JACKSON 4X100; McGLYNN, COLBY, DALY, STOCK DMR Devils Boys, Lady Raiders Shine at Blue Devil Invit’l Track

took top state honors in three to gain on the old Bridge front and run fast at the end to get a Akinwunmi and anchor Kenny By DAVID B. CORBIN relay events. runner. good handoff. It was kind of a Agwu finished fifth at 45.81. Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue Devils Will McGlynn “My main goal was to make up glare but I think my handoff to Bovo, Pierro, Garretson and Stock (1200), Justin Colby (400), Conor as much ground on the first lap Charlie was good and it set us up took first in the Sprint Medley Cool, windy weather to start Daly (800) and anchor Charlie then hold on and try to make a for success.” Relay (SMR) with a time of did not slow down the Westfield Stock, running the 1600-leg, took move with 600 to go and keep “It was a good handoff. I got in 3:39.13. Raiders Anthony High School boys during the top honors in the Distance Med- my pace as best that I can. I was a good spot sticking with the McDonald, Jayden Nyamiaka, morning session of the Blue Devil ley Relay (DMR) with a time of probably around 20-30 (meters) front pack,” Stock said. Tommy Rodriguez and Agwu fin- Invitational Track and Field Meet 10:44.96. behind him with a lap to go but I During the early stages of the ished second in the 4x110 hurdles at Gary Kehler Stadium in Stock received the baton in caught him after about 150 race, it appeared that the Old at 1:11.03. Agwu, McDonald, Westfield on May 1. Then the fourth position then picked up a meters to go and decided to Bridge foursome would be a shoe Jackson and Miles Varner placed milder afternoon breeze worked position after the first lap, moved spread my gap as good as I in for the title. fourth in the 4x400 at 3:42.29. out quite well for the Scotch into second by the final lap then could,” Stock recalled. “They had a really strong first McDonald, Rodriguez and Agwu Plains-Fanwood Raider girls, who poured it on down the far stretch As to their handoff efficiency, leg but we slowly grinded away took third in the 400-hurdle re- Daly described, “Our 400 runner at the lead. I’m glad we came out lay at 3:04.3. Varner also placed See & Subscribe at Justin Colby did a great job. He on top,” Daly said. fourth in the 800 with a time of goleader.com/ballyhoo was really tired at the end but Blue Devils Enzo Bovo, Joe 2:09.75. Blue Devil Spencer Ballyhoo I’m really glad he could hold on Pierro, Colby and Charles Harding crossed fourth in the Submit commentary and items for publishing. Garretson crossed first in the 3,200 at 10:21.67 and Raider 4x100 at 45.01. Raiders Quinn Miles Roper took sixth at Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste Jackson, Kyle Robinson, Akin CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, May 6, 2021 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Blue Devil Boys, Raider Girls Sparkle at Blue Devil Invit’l 10:32.51. Raider McDonald took surged in front of her opponents positivity up and encourage ev- everything went well,” Jackson meet record, state best). Blue sixth in the 400-hurdles at within the first 20 meters and eryone to keep working because explained. Devils Grace Kilbourn, Gabby 1:00.31. Blue Devil Will Powell maintained the lead virtually run- we knew we still have the oppor- “Grace had an amazing start. Demeter, Maura Hyland and Anna finished seventh in the 1600 at ning alone until she crossed the tunity to run whether that be a She was already past the girl in Garretson finished sixth at 4:53.29. line. time trial or eventually in a year Lane 2. When I took off, we were 4:30.3. Lyght (16-3 - 4th best), The field events turned out “Most of the time I don’t actu- like here we are again doing real already ahead. We had a perfect Kennedy (16-0 - 5th) and well for the Blue Devils also as ally like to take out races. I pre- races. Our coach was really great handoff,” Lyght said. DeFrancesco at 15-10 took top Max Owens won the pole vault fer to stick but I knew in this race at continuing us push hard work- “I think it was pretty good this honors in the long jump relay. with a height of 12-6. Braden that was probably going to have outs and making sure that we time because we didn’t have Raiders Emily Friscia, Danielle Stryker with the meet’s best toss to take it out, so I did. My first lap were making sure that we held blocks with us. It was a little bit Most, Kayla Paprocki and Peri of 171-01, along with Andrew was definitely a little fast but I each other accountable.” of a disadvantage but I knew Roper finished third in the 4x100 Miller and Frank Altieri led the just stayed calm, controlled my Due to previous work on a new that I wanted to get out in front hurdles at 1:11.77, while Blue Blue Devils to victory in the dis- breathing, kept my head up and turf field and last year, it has for the first leg and try to set up Devils Macey Cullen, Kavya cus. Stryker took second in the kept going. Just the support of been a while since the Blue Dev- everyone else for the rest of the Parjwani, Victoria Gee and Grace shot put with a shove of 51-1 and having my teammates here and ils have been able to compete at race. And I think it went well,” Glenn finished sixth. Raider Mike Banic was sixth at being on our own track keeps the the Classic. Kennedy explained. Blue Devils Caroline Collins, 46-1.5. Raider Robinson took first motivation going,” Hamilton ex- “We are so excited to be racing “Ashley was in the lead by the Lina Wright, Kilbourn and Gianna in the triple jump with a distance plained. again on our track. The last time time she got the baton,” Lyght Davis placed fourth in the 4x800 of 42-2 to help his team of As to the year interruption, we had the Blue Devil Classic was recalled at 10:41.64. Emily DiSarno, Rodriguez and Akinwunmi grab Hamilton explained, “That was my freshman year, so this is the Speaking on behalf of Caroline Bielen, Collins and Grace top honors. definitely very hard and to keep first time any freshmen, sopho- DeFrancesco, who had to pre- Endy finished sixth in the DMR at For the girls, Blue Devil Katie the camaraderie between the mores and juniors get to experi- pare for another event, Jackson 13:35.51. Cullen, Sonia Olson Hamilton, who won the indoor team was difficult but I think the ence this meet. It’s definitely a said, “Ashley had a really good and Glenn finished fifth in the 800 state championship last year team did a great job of doing meet like no other,” Hamilton handoff to me. She had a really 400-hurdle relay at 3:45.11. before the COVID situation halted that, especially throughout the expressed. good leg too,” Raider Brianna Sullivan finished all Spring sports, competed in Spring. We continued to train as Anchored by Julia Jackson, Kennedy, Light, Jenai Berry and fifth in the 3,200 at 12:09.36 and just the Jack Martin Mile and normally as we could. Obviously Raiders Grace Kennedy, Corinne Jackson took first in the 4x200 at Lauren Brenner took sixth in the crossed first with a time of 4:58. the track was shut down for a Lyght and Ashley DeFrancesco an SPF record 1:42.88 (top in pole vault at 8-6. Teammate Isabel Boufarah fin- while, so you could see us doing won the 4x100 with a time of state). Kennedy (57.6), Lyght Blue Devils Maggie McCauley ished fifth at 5:08.11. workouts in our neighborhoods, 48.59 (top in state). Ironically (59.9), Berry (57.1) and Jackson (31-3), Celia Frank and Zhana Hamilton wasted no time tak- which at the time was very inter- the foursome received the last (54.9) also grabbed first in the Velkov took first in the shot put ing the lead in the 1,600 as she esting. We just tried to keep the seed for the race. 4x400 at 3:49.8 (SPF record, relay with a distance of 88-9. “I guess it was because of the Raider Julia Jackson - 4x100 first meet of the season. We just Blue Devil Will McGlynn - DMR wanted to see what we could do. I am happy with how we did. We can only go forward from here. Last Tuesday we had some mis- haps with the handoffs but today Support Local Journalism

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* Cougars Pounce in 3rd & 4th; Beat Softball Raiders, 15-3 * Page S-13 Thursday, May 6, 2021 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

* Cougars Pounce in 3rd & 4th; Beat Softball Raiders, 15-3 *