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By CHRISTINA M. HINKE tice due to the shortage of ice. by some members of the governing Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Residents said that while they did body, as well as some residents. Mayor WESTFIELD — A moment of si- not oppose the sport, they listed a Brindle said the idea of an ice hockey lence commenced the town council number of reasons why Gumbert Park rink had “been in the works for years.” meeting Tuesday in honor of Detec- was not the place to erect the ice rink. “The recreation commission had tive Eric Lieberman of the Westfield The governing body voted 6 to 3 to found it worthy of the council,” Mayor Police Department, who died sud- have Mayor Shelley Brindle negoti- Brindle said of Union Sports Arena’s denly Tuesday morning at his home ate a lease agreement with Ken Ander- proposal. in Roselle Park. Det. Lieberman son, the owner of Union Sports Arena, The agreement has yet to be nego- served on the force for 25 years. The to operate a temporary, full-size ice tiated. Mayor Brindle said she sees cause of his death was unknown at rink on the basketball courts of the return to the town as being the press time. Gumbert Park from November 1 to access to the ice for the community. During the business portion of the February 28 to provide ice time to While that access is not free, she meeting, youngsters who play on lo- local hockey teams for practice and likened it to the Westfield Memorial cal hockey teams lined the seating games, as well as for recreational Pool, where users pay a fee to access area to hear the council’s vote on the skating. and use the facility. outdoor ice hockey rink proposed for Mr. Anderson proposed the con- Mayor Brindle said the rink im- Gumbert Park. Supporters and those cept at a conference session April 10, proves services to residents and in- opposed who spoke were about equal and then was referred to the council’s creases community engagement. in number. Code Review and Town Property The first resident to oppose the Kids from the teams spoke about Committee to discuss more details of vote for placing the rink on Gumbert how they travel 20 to 30 minutes the plan. Field was Susan Levy of Salter Place. away to practice ice hockey, and that The speed at which the council She questioned why a commercial there is limited time available to prac- voted on the subject was questioned rink would be offered at the public park for free, and why the rink owner had not considered available com- mercial properties, citing a number of large spaces available to lease. Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader HOCKEY FOR ALL...The Westfield Town Council chambers is full on Tuesday evening as hockey players and their families Ms. Levy remarked that the tent attended to put their support behind a temporary rink at Gumbert Park. covering the rink would be an “eye- sore,” saying at its peak it would be as high as a four-story structure. The lighting, long hours of opera- Westfield to Name Concession tion, noise, traffic, safety and limited parking were other concerns of resi- dents. Chris Forno, president and co- Stand After Thom Hornish founder of the Hockey Club, said Union Sports Arena had been “search- By SARAH MCGRAIL many tributes to him, including one two stoves and adding picnic tables. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader ing for years for a commercial space.” from fellow coach Chris Tafelski, who Earlier in the meeting, the board FUTURE HOME FOR HOCKEY...Westfield is converting the basketball courts Resident Mike Morantz asked what WESTFIELD — The memory of a said, “Thom was a wonderful teacher, was told that the district was “very at Gumbert Park, located off North Avenue in Westfield, for a temporary ice kind of problems the hockey rink beloved high-school track coach is to mentor and friend to hundreds of concerned” about the increased use hockey rink. owner may be having that he can not be honored when the concession stand Westfield kids. He wasn’t just a be- of e-cigarettes among Westfield stu- find a commercial space to lease. at Kehler Stadium is named after him. loved coach. He was a cornerstone of dents. Union Sports Arena is looking to Thomas Hornish, who lost his battle Westfield High School for four de- The newly renamed Student Safety Twp. Committee OKs Cap. “expand his business, renting as much with cancer in 2015, taught at cades. We are all better people for Data System report, which covers the ice time as possible, for as high a Westfield High School for 41 years having known him.’’ period from September 1 to Decem- price as possible to as many hockey until his retirement in 2014 and was a The Friends of Westfield Track and ber 31, 2017, gave the number of Bond Ord., Police Contract teams as possible. The sports arena is track coach for most of that time. Field donated funds to improve the incidents that contravened the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 At the time of his death, there were concession stand and asked that the district’s code of conduct and required By FRED T. ROSSI police department will upgrade its board of education name the stand a period of suspension from school. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader communications equipment. The after Coach Hornish. Superintendent of Schools Marga- CRANFORD — The township bond also will finance improvements Garwood Council Okays Representatives of the organiza- ret Dolan, Ed.D., said, “The majority committee on Tuesday unanimously to the basketball courts at Adams tion attended Tuesday’s board of edu- of those incidents had to do with passed a capital bond ordinance of Park and renovations of the play- cation meeting and Board President students having e-cigarettes or utiliz- nearly $4.6 million. grounds at Adams and Buchanan $416,000 Bond Ordinance Gretchan Ohlig said to them, “We ing e-cigarettes. We are very con- The bond will provide funding “for Parks. Additionally, Cranford Televi- thank you for the opportunity and the cerned about this. For many, many all our capital needs,” said Commis- sion will purchase new equipment By MICHAEL BONACCORSO The finance committee unani- suggestion that we name it after this years, high-school students would talk sioner Mary O’Connor at the using proceeds from the bond. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader mously agreed on allocating amazing man who obviously made about cigarettes and scrunch their committee’s regular meeting. Among In other business, the committee GARWOOD — Mayor Charles $75,000 of the $416,000 to pur- quite an impact on our track and field faces up and say how gross cigarettes the items and services that will be approved a resolution ratifying a con- Lombardo and the borough council chasing a “new and smaller” multi- program at the high school.” were. funded are the township’s road resur- tract between the municipality and approved a bond ordinance Tues- seasonal mason dump truck, Ms. Greg Kasko, who was once coached “Then, all of a sudden, e-cigarettes facing program for 2018, the desilting the Patrolmen and Detective Patrol- day night appropriating $416,000 Todisco said. The committee had by Mr. Hornish and is now president came and the marketing they have of the Rahway River, expansion of men bargaining unit, PBA Local 52, to allow for “various public im- considered two trucks, but one was of the Friends of Westfield Track and done to young people unfortunately the children’s room at the library and and the Cranford Police Superior provements.” The various public im- $165,000 and provided less overall Field, said, “Coach Hornish is, as you has been very effective across this new equipment for the public works Officers bargaining unit, PBA Local provements include the acquisition utility to the public works depart- already know, beloved by each and country. What we have learned from department, including a loader and 52. of “new additional” or “replace- ment, said Councilman and Streets every team he ever coached. I can say health educators is that these e-ciga- trailer, a pickup truck and a utility Deputy Mayor Ann Dooley was the ment” equipment including new and Roads Committee member Ri- with certainty that he’s looking down rettes are highly addictive very truck. lone committee member to vote automotive vehicles, including chard McCormack. tonight with a humble heart and a big quickly.” The fire department will receive against ratification, saying it was a original apparatus and equipment. Mr. McCormack said he agreed smile.” Superintendent Dolan said this was new turnout gear for its members as vote that “made me most uncomfort- The $416,000 sum will assist in with many aspects of the ordinance, Improvements to the stand included an issue that was being addressed in well as a new pumper truck. The CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 equipment down payments while but could not support the ordinance shelving, putting in a refrigerator and CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 necessary to receive county grants in its entirety. Mr. McCormack said which will subsidize the capital the $416,000 spending plan did not purchases. Councilwoman and Fi- outline or guarantee a salt spreader nance Committee Chairwoman Sara from a public works truck being Todisco said the total sums after “decommissioned” would be “ret- county grants are subtracted from rofitted” or placed onto an existing the $416,000. She said the sum the public works vehicle. borough will be responsible for is Mr. McCormack said the retrofit- $334,000. ting would cost $6,000 to $7,000. The bond ordinance will facili- The retrofit allows for an existing tate a HVAC system purchase priced vehicle to be used if the “new multi- at $15,000 less than estimates, Ms. seasonal truck” were to “break Todisco said. Records retention and down” during snow removal, Mr. management costs were estimated McCormack said. at $50,000, stated Ms. Todisco. The He said the retrofitting “makes finance committee chose to allo- sense,” is financially prudent and cate $40,000 instead, which was the practical, as he relied on his profes- amount awarded by grant money to sional experience with trucks and offset records retention costs, Ms. the need for flexibility during “hec- Todisco said. tic times” for the department. She said the overall total capital Mr. McCormack said he requested costs were $9,000 less than original the retrofitting be outlined in the Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader estimates allowing for additional ordinance to Councilwoman Jenni- DUNK ME...A youngster tries to dunk the man in the tank during Sunday’s town- capital allocations to the fire de- fer Blumenstock during the wide barbeque sponsored by the Cranford Alliance. partment. committee’s discussion. “The finance committee unani- Ms. Blumenstock said Mr. PAGE INDEX COURTHOUSE BADGE...Garwood Councilwoman Ileen Cuccaro, standing, mously approved adding an air com- McCormack had not previously welcomed Daisy troop no. 41290 to Garwood’s Borough Hall last week. The girls Regional...... 2-3, 19-20 Education ...... 9-21 were given a tour of the courtroom and police department, highlighted by a look pressor to assist the fire depart- voiced his concerns specific to the Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-18 inside a jail cell. The Daisies were also introduced to Mayor Charles Lombardo, ment. The existing air compressor matter to the committee or herself. Police ...... 19 Real Estate .... 11-20 in back, who explained the role of public administrators and donated “borough is 20 years old and will make filling Ms. Blumenstock said she would Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 19 goodie bags.” The girls earned their courthouse badges that were donated by air bottles easier and faster,” Ms. hold her comments on the retrofit- Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 21-22 Councilwoman Cuccaro. Todisco said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 WESTFIELD Congratulations to the WEST Beth Sullivan Sales Associate #1 Agent for April! C. 908.578.3812

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Publication Bond Ordinance CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ting because she was unaware until and soil remediation,” Mayor Mr. McCormack mentioned it dur- Lombardo said. ing the council’s workshop meeting Ms. Todisco said, however, that discussion. Russo is confident the demolition Ms. Todisco said any future “ret- will not hamper air quality for resi- rofitting,” if included, would be an dents, noting that the demolition “operating budget expense” line will follow specific state-mandated item used for existing equipment and federally-mandated environ- costs. She said the bond ordinance mental guidelines. addresses “capital items” or new Councilman Sarno said he would purchases. like the parking committee to con- Mr. McCormack and Councilman sider residential parking permits for Joseph Sarno voted no on the bond both Myrtle Avenue and Spruce Av- ordinance approval. enue. “Please vote down this bond or- Mr. Sarno said he wanted to raise Kristan McAliney for The Westfield Leader HISTORIC FACELIFT...The historic restoration of Westfield's flatiron building dinance. It is a huge amount of debt the conversation in an “agenda-set- at Elm and Quimby Streets is continuing. The old facade was removed revealing for 4,000 [residents]. Stop charging ting format” during open workshop the original cast iron columns. The building will have retail on the first floor and things we need to the credit card,” meeting discussion, “hoping” the two apartments on the second and third floor with a rooftop terrace. said resident and former Council- council could render “a unanimous PRESERVATION POOLS...Jonathan Kinney and Jenna Solomon from the New man Jim Mathieu. parking decision.” Mr. Sarno stated Jersey Historic Preservation Office are flanked by members of Westfield's Mr. Sarno said he cannot support that his intention was to avoid the Historic Preservation Commission at Monday’s night's meeting where they gave a zero budget tax increase at the permit discussion being delegated a presentation on New Jersey Preservation Tools. School Lunches Is Focus expense of the borough’s long-term to the parking committee. financial health. He said he “hopes” After a brief discussion, the coun- Councilwoman Ileen Cuccaro cil agreed the parking committee Ice Rink Of Mountainside BOE would support him by voting no on will look further into private park- the ordinance as well. ing permits for Myrtle and Spruce CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 By KATE BROWNE ness for College and Careers) testing Mr. Sarno said Ms. Todisco, Ms. Avenues. a private, for-profit business and his rink until recently, and wanted to hear Specially Written for The Westfield Leader concluded on May 22. She also re- Blumenstock and Councilman Marc The council unanimously passed profits go way up, taking the location testimony on traffic, noise and pollu- MOUNTAINSIDE — A dietician, ported that both Beechwood Elemen- Lazarow always vote in unison on an ordinance to prohibit the retail of rent free from the town...what does the tion impacts. She had concerns that it two chefs and a smorgasbord of tary School playgrounds have passed ordinances and would appreciate if certain animals. The ordinance is community at-large get in exchange could open the town up to litigation. healthy meals and snacks awaited the inspection and are being enjoyed by Ms. Cuccaro supported his views aimed at eliminating “puppy mills,” for this corporate welfare? Four hours Councilman Doug Stokes also op- board of education members at the children. Parent feedback on the on long-term spending in relation to banning future establishments that and 10 minutes of public skating ses- posed it, saying the proposal was not Tuesday’s meeting. recently completed art show and con- borough debt. purchase their dogs from “puppy sions a week,” he said. He called upon vetted long enough. Mr. Stokes also In response to the results of a sur- certs was positive and she encour- Ms. Cuccaro said she supports the mill-styled breeders.” Currently, the council to negotiate better terms. asked should “Westfield solve Union vey of parents and students, the staff aged everyone to enjoy the soon-to- current budget because it provides Garwood does not have any estab- Some of the youth hockey players County problems?” from Maschio Food Services ex- be-published online literary maga- taxpayers with “one year of relief” lishments selling dogs. told of how having the rink in town Councilman Mark LoGrippo, who plained the rules and regulations of zine. or no tax increases. “After tax in- The volunteer county legislative would allow them more time for home- voted in favor of the rink, said the the United States Department of Board President James Ruban ex- creases for 17 straight years,” one leader for the Humane Society of work and would also mean that they county has failed to provide a two- Agriculture’s national school lunch plained that the board had expressed year of relief is needed, she stated. the United States, Larry Cohen, said would not practice late at night. sheet ice facility at Oak Ridge Park in program and presented samples of concerns to the borough council re- Mayor Lombardo said he believes recent government funding mea- The rink’s hours of operation are Clark as previously discussed. “There new menu items including a hummus garding issues with snow plowing “the committee system works,” sug- sures have made checking where still under negotiation, Mayor Brindle is a need for more ice time,” Mr. and pita bread platter, a cheese and and salt spreading during major snow gesting all committee members dis- pet shops purchase their dogs from said. The last hours noted on the town’s LoGrippo said. fruit box, and a yogurt bowl. events. The board agreed to investi- cuss specific decisions privately and impossible or hard for consumers website were 3 to 9:10 p.m. week- Councilwomen Dawn Mackey and According to the Maschio account gate alternatives to the current shared- vocally before they are presented to and animals-rights watch organiza- nights, 8 a.m. to 9:10 p.m. on Saturday, Linda Habgood said they had both felt manager, the Department of services agreement with the borough. the public. tions. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The they had enough information and dis- Agriculture’s guidelines mandate spe- The board discussed the student In other business, Mayor Mr. Cohen said pet shops know- chiller would operate at all times. cussions to make the decision to ap- cific menu choices including the use activity fees for chess, music, drama Lombardo said the Casale building ingly or unknowingly will purchase Mr. Forno added that the club has prove an ice rink at Gumbert Park. “I of whole grains, low-fat dairy op- and school sports and agreed to evalu- demolition on South Avenue will dogs from breeders who will pro- 300 players, and the players’ quality of see it as a trial that could lead to more tions, meats or meat alternatives, fruits ate the issue at its June meeting. not begin until after Wednesday, tect profit margins. Profit-margin life will be improved. It also was noted public-private partnerships in our and vegetables. In addition, the dis- The results of the recently com- June 20, “when Lincoln School is protection includes shooting un-pur- that new players have to be turned town,” Ms. Habgood said. trict is required to comply with stan- pleted school climate survey are avail- scheduled to be closed for the sum- chased puppies in the head with down because the club is at capacity, The council also passed a capital dards for sodium, calorie range and a able on the district’s website. More mer.” Russo Development will hold guns, raising newborn puppies in and the new rink could mean that the ordinance, 7 to 2, to appropriate $1.55 prohibition on the use of transfats. than 95 percent of students and al- a “town hall”-style meeting on highly-crowded and contaminated club could take in more players. The million that will be used for the pur- Maschio has a strong social media most 50 percent of parents responded Wednesday, May 30, from 7 to 9 environments, and with many dogs Westfield Hockey Club has 12 leagues, chase of equipment, apparatus and presence on Instagram, Twitter and to more than 100 questions regarding p.m., at Lincoln School, the mayor dying from the disease-ridden squa- according to its website, ranging from vehicles for the Department of Public Facebook and includes nutritional academic preparation, school safety, stated. lor. age 5 up through high-school teams. Works. information on all their product offer- communication and parent engage- “As Mr. Russo has endeavored Friends of Animals United New John McDevitt, a board member of A bulky-waste program that usually ings on their website, which is acces- ment. The results of the survey will be throughout this process, they re- Jersey representative Janice Fisher the Westfield Hockey Club, called it a happens in June will not take place, sible to parents and students. The examined as part of the district’s stra- main willing to cooperate with the said the ordinance is neither anti- “prudent plan” with “no financial im- Town Administrator Jim Gildea said. company will make a presentation tegic review plan. borough and to accommodate the pet nor anti-dog breeders who main- pact.” The town is in the middle of negotia- regarding the new menu and its In other business, the board voted needs of the community,” Mayor tain humane environments. Ms. Another resident asked how cover- tions with a hauler, but it is possible the wellness program at Back to School to approve the holiday calendar for Lombardo said. Fisher said the measure is against ing the only storm drain at the park, cost to the town could be greater, and night in the fall. the 2018-2019 academic year and to At that meeting, Russo Develop- puppy mills that are operating un- which is on the basketball court, would the length of time to pick up could be Chief School Administrator Nancy approve recently completed reports ment representatives “will provide der less and less government over- be allowed. He said stormwater would extended over a greater period of time. Lubarsky, Ed.D, advised that PARCC on safety and security drills and emer- accurate information and answers sight. spill out onto the park’s grounds, caus- Bulky-waste items that can be hauled (Partnership for Assessment of Readi- gency evacuation reports. to discuss the process of demolition “If animal cruelty is illegal in all 50 ing soil erosion, and then flood onto in a vehicle can be taken to the conser- states, then why do we allow for puppy the roadway. vation center for $30 per car load, Mr. mills to continue existing?” asked Councilman Michael Dardia said Gildea noted. animal advocate Ellen Coyote. he was opposed to the location of the A resolution supporting Kevin and ice rink given its proximity to a resi- Avonte’s Law and the Missing Ameri- dential neighborhood. cans Alert Program was passed. The Councilwoman JoAnn Neylan said resolution would provide access to CF Council she did not know enough about the grants to help provide tools to school CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 proposal, that the decision was made officials, first responders, families and able and reluctant to cast.” She re- quickly. “It’s a huge impact to my caregivers of people with autism or called taking part in the recent search ward,” Ms. Neylan said. She said she Alzheimer’s who may wander away for a new police chief, which in- never knew of talks of an ice hockey from safety. volved interviews of several candi- dates. She said she came away from that process “wowed and proud,” but also aware that all of the candidates were close in age and years of ser- vice. The structure of the new con- tract, Mrs. Dooley said, induces too many police officers and those in leadership positions to retire after 25 years of service, resulting in the de- parture of too many individuals in the prime of their lives. Mrs. Dooley said that while a num- ber of other Union County towns have moved away from contracts that pro- vide such early-retirement induce- ments, the Cranford contract “per- petuates” them — something she said will lead to the “evisceration of our police department” in several years’ time. “We should be inducing the best convenient care, and the brightest to stay,” she said. Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader At the start of the brief meeting, ON YOUR MARK...Youngsters get a jump start at Sunday’s Cranford Brookside Mayor Thomas Hannen, Jr. read a School PTA one-mile race. A 5K race followed the one-miler race. right at home. proclamation declaring the week of May 20 to 26 as Emergency Medical Services Week, and 10 members of Garwood Mayor Lombardo the Cranford First Aid Squad, includ- ing several high-school students, were Re: Russo Redevelopment honored for their service. South Avenue Urban Renewal LLC, Mr. Minks recently told Mayor will be conducting a “Town Hall” Lombardo that “there is no basis to public information meeting on require a delay as the demolition will Hornish Wednesday, May/30, 2018, from 7 to not create public health concerns or CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 9 p.m. in Lincoln School, 400 Second hazards.” However, Mr. Russo will Fellowship Village Helping Hands Home Care brings you the health classes, training was being pro- Avenue, Garwood. Russo Redevel- continue to work with the Borough, care you need, right to your home. Our certified home health vided to teachers to make them aware opment will be mailing out a flyer to and has/ agreed to delay the actual of it and there had been numerous all households in Garwood that is physical demolition of the structures aides can help in so many ways. From medication management sessions for parents. expected to be in mailboxes/between until after June 20, when Lincoln The report showed that, during the May 25-29./ The public information school is scheduled to be closed for/ and transportation, to assistance with bathing and dressing. period covered, there had been three session, conducted by Russo Devel- the summer. As Mr. Russo has en- suspensions from Edison Intermedi- opment, will provide accurate infor- deavored throughout this process, Our certified home health aides are available for hourly or live-in ate School, four from Roosevelt In- mation and answers to questions con- they remain willing to cooperate with cerning abatement of asbestos,/ pre- the Borough and to accommodate the assistance. Even if it’s just a little help with light housekeeping termediate School and 10 from Westfield High School. Superinten- demolition and demolition/ activities, needs of the community. In Mayor and laundry, it may be all you need to keep living well — dent Dolan said it was not possible to as well as to discuss/ the /process of Lombardo’s communication with compare these figures with previous demolition and soil remediation and Russo Development, Mr. Minks goes in your own home. reports because the state had recently their efforts to safeguard the Garwood on to say that “It will be made clear at changed the format of the report. community and its residents./ Al- the Town Meeting that this is done The superintendent’s other report though Mayor Lombardo will intro- merely as a courtesy to the commu- to the board was much more positive duce these professionals at the start nity and not because of any legitimate as she thanked the Westfield Founda- of the meeting, this is in no way a health concerns posed by demoli- tion for a grant that would enable the meeting conducted by the Mayor and/ tion”./ high school to create a high-tech In- or Council Members. As per the Mayor’s request, Russo novation Classroom. In attendance will be Mr. Russo of Redevelopment will provide reason- Superintendent Dolan said this Russo Redevelopment, /and Chris ably detailed monthly LSRP status would be a way to bring into the Minks, Senior Vice President and updates that will be suitable/ for pub- district’s ageing schools opportuni- General Counsel. Also in attendance lication on the Borough website. Mr. ties for engineering and robotics stu- will be the project LSRP; representa- Minks also states “that this will be a dents. tive of EAI; Project Manager; a rep- good means of keeping the public 8000 Fellowship Road | Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 The board also took the opportu- resentative of/Northstar/ (abatement informed as to the progress of the nity to celebrate talented musicians /and demolition contractor); Russo’s project and hopefully prevent the FellowshipSeniorLiving.org | 877-708-1121 who have been accepted into regional Project Engineer and professionals spread of the type of misinformation and state choruses, bands and orches- associated with the demolition of the and rumors that we have recently tras. project./ seen”. Serving the community since 1959

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By CHRISTINA M. HINKE move the sewer usage costs from pay” since her husband passed away Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the municipal budget and a fee will in 2008, Ms. Dozier said. Mayor FANWOOD — The borough be assessed to each user with an Colleen Mahr said the Station council introduced a $9.9-million annual charge to be calculated at Square development will have seven budget on Monday (including the .000969 per $100 of assessed value affordable units that would be avail- library tax), which includes a $6.1- of real property. On average the fee able by application through a lot- million tax levy. Finance Commit- will be about $85 annually, Mr. tery. The application is not yet avail- tee Chairman Tom Kranz said the Kranz said. able, but Mrs. McGovern said she “municipal portion of the budget Also, a $10,000 emergency ap- could let her know when it is made will be going down about $1 per propriation was approved to pay for available. average household” over last year. computer software to be used for An ordinance was introduced to A public hearing is to be held Mon- the borough’s new sewer utility. increase the sewer connection fee day, June 25, Mr. Kranz said. The During the public comment sec- to $1,000 for new residential prop- budget will be posted on the tion of the meeting, 35-year resi- erties, which would be an increase borough’s website this week, Bor- dent Dorothy Dozier asked about from the current $400 fee. ough Clerk Eleanor McGovern told the affordable-housing opportuni- The salary range for the recre- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. ties in the borough. “It’s been a ation director has been amended to The new sewer utility will re- struggle to keep up with the taxes I reflect the increased duties of the

role to $25,000 to $35,000, Coun- Courtesy of Tom Kranz/Borough of Fanwood cilwoman Erin McElroy Barker NATIONAL POLICE WEEK...Police Chief Richard Trigo honored a number of Fanwood police officers Monday for said. meritorious actions in saving lives and assisting the public. Awards were given for two instances of drug overdoses, in which A $427,000 bond ordinance was the officers saved the victims by administering Naloxone; making arrests in a home invasion; answering more than 300 calls introduced to pay for road improve- for service during the nor’easter storms over a 30-hour period, and for solving a $200,000 online theft and stopping the stolen ments to Paterson Road. Part of the funds from being lost. Chief Trigo also thanked Mayor Colleen Mahr and the borough council for supporting his decision cost will be paid for by grants total- to send Officer Elliot Bernard to Puerto Rico last fall to assist the local police there in the wake of Hurricane Maria. Pictured, from left to right, are: Councilman Anthony Carter, Mayor for a Day Ethan Grant, Chief Trigo, Lieutenant Frank Marrero, ing about $250,000. Lieutenant Gene Chin, Sergeant Marc Gottlick and Officers Dan Piccola, Dan Kranz and Elliot Bernard. Also present were ARC Electric, LLC was selected Officers Mike Rusin and Ryan Gilmore. to provide electrical service to the pavilion in LaGrande Park at a cost of $1,610. A Green Team Advisory Com- Fanwood Rec. Commission mittee was formed with the mission to obtain bronze certification through the Sustainable Jersey pro- gram. Councilwoman Katherine Reviews Park Upgrades Mitchell is to be the council liaison for the committee. Members of the By LAUREN A. SILVA the other members of the commis- hopes to know more about the design community, borough employees and Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times sion. by the commission’s June meeting. volunteers have been named to the FANWOOD — Fanwood Recre- “The voting is set up that we need He said, “The most controversial part Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times committee. ation Commission Director Bob a minimum of four commission mem- of the plan so far is the location of the SPRING IS FINALLY HERE...Monday's springlike weather made for the At the conclusion of the meeting, Budiansky discussed the numerous bers to vote, with a maximum number trees.” perfect excuse to get out of the house and head for the swingsets at LaGrande during committee comments, Coun- improvements at LaGrande Park and of seven members,” Mr. Budiansky There was further discussion about Park in Fanwood. cilman Russell Huegel and Coun- Forest Road Park at Tuesday’s com- said. “If one member is absent then park improvements. The Forest Road cilwomen McElroy Barker and mission meeting. There was much the first alternate commission mem- Park skate park’s fence replacement Mitchell each acknowledged the discussion about upcoming borough ber votes. If two people are absent, was approved by the borough council School Lunches Is Focus shootings at Santa Fe High School events as well. then the second alternate member and the fence was ordered. The com- in Santa Fe, Tex., where 10 people The commission has a new alter- votes.” mission received an e-mail from a were killed and at least 13 others nate member, Fanwood resident Sara At the April commission meeting, Fanwood resident regarding noise Of Mountainside BOE injured last Friday. Johnston. Mr. Budiansky clarified the there was a tie vote about allowing pollution at the skate park. Mr. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 voting process for Ms. Johnston and dogs on leashes in Fanwood parks. Budiansky stated that, “The effective By KATE BROWNE Maschio has a strong social media With two alternate commission mem- solution for a couple of thousand dol- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times presence on Instagram, Twitter and bers voting, Demian Boroff and Scott lars is to replace the fence. It isn’t MOUNTAINSIDE — A dietician, Facebook and includes nutritional Garwood Council Okays Sinclair, the vote was approved to designed to hold the heavy winds.” two chefs and a smorgasbord of information on all their product offer- allow dogs into borough parks. The The commission also passed a vote healthy meals and snacks awaited the ings on their website, which is acces- borough council will ultimately make to improve the fence surrounding the board of education members at sible to parents and students. The $416,000 Bond Ordinance this decision. baseball field at LaGrande Park. The Tuesday’s meeting. company will make a presentation Scotch Plains resident Regina borough council recently approved In response to the results of a sur- regarding the new menu and its By MICHAEL BONACCORSO The finance committee unani- Mercado inquired about Fanwood electrifying the LaGrande Park pavil- vey of parents and students, the staff wellness program at Back to School Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times mously agreed on allocating recreational events and the park im- ion. The estimated cost for this is from Maschio Food Services ex- night in the fall. GARWOOD — Mayor Charles $75,000 of the $416,000 to pur- provements. Mr. Budiansky updated about $1, 900. Mr. Budiansky re- plained the rules and regulations of Chief School Administrator Nancy Lombardo and the borough council chasing a “new and smaller” multi- the commission about the Forest Road minded the council that the commis- the United States Department of Lubarsky, Ed.D, advised that PARCC approved a bond ordinance Tues- seasonal mason dump truck, Ms. Park master plan construction. On sion receives funding in two ways. Agriculture’s national school lunch (Partnership for Assessment of Readi- day night appropriating $416,000 Todisco said. The committee had May 3, Mr. Budiansky’s contact at The first source is from the borough program and presented samples of ness for College and Careers) testing to allow for “various public im- considered two trucks, but one was CME Associates said that the field council, which totals approximately new menu items including a hummus concluded on May 22. She also re- provements.” The various public im- $165,000 and provided less overall survey and base mapping are com- $34,000. The second source is from and pita bread platter, a cheese and ported that both Beechwood Elemen- provements include the acquisition utility to the public works depart- plete. In addition, the design is under- the commission’s trust, a bank ac- fruit box, and a yogurt bowl. tary School playgrounds have passed of “new additional” or “replace- ment, said Councilman and Streets way. Mr. Budiansky stated that he CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 According to the Maschio account inspection and are being enjoyed by ment” equipment including new and Roads Committee member Ri- manager, the Department of the children. Parent feedback on the automotive vehicles, including chard McCormack. Agriculture’s guidelines mandate spe- recently completed art show and con- original apparatus and equipment. Mr. McCormack said he agreed cific menu choices including the use certs was positive and she encour- The $416,000 sum will assist in with many aspects of the ordinance, of whole grains, low-fat dairy op- aged everyone to enjoy the soon-to- equipment down payments while but could not support the ordinance tions, meats or meat alternatives, fruits be-published online literary maga- necessary to receive county grants in its entirety. Mr. McCormack said and vegetables. In addition, the dis- zine. which will subsidize the capital the $416,000 spending plan did not trict is required to comply with stan- Board President James Ruban ex- purchases. Councilwoman and Fi- outline or guarantee a salt spreader dards for sodium, calorie range and a plained that the board had expressed nance Committee Chairwoman Sara from a public works truck being prohibition on the use of transfats. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Todisco said the total sums after “decommissioned” would be “ret- county grants are subtracted from rofitted” or placed onto an existing the $416,000. She said the sum the public works vehicle. borough will be responsible for is Mr. McCormack said the retrofit- $334,000. ting would cost $6,000 to $7,000. The bond ordinance will facili- The retrofit allows for an existing tate a HVAC system purchase priced vehicle to be used if the “new multi- at $15,000 less than estimates, Ms. seasonal truck” were to “break Todisco said. Records retention and down” during snow removal, Mr. management costs were estimated McCormack said. at $50,000, stated Ms. Todisco. The He said the retrofitting “makes finance committee chose to allo- sense,” is financially prudent and cate $40,000 instead, which was the practical, as he relied on his profes- amount awarded by grant money to sional experience with trucks and offset records retention costs, Ms. the need for flexibility during “hec- Christina M. Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Todisco said. tic times” for the department. HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH...Fanwood Historic Preservation Com- She said the overall total capital Mr. McCormack said he requested mission Vice-President Jason Benedict receives the National Historic Preservation costs were $9,000 less than original the retrofitting be outlined in the Month proclamation from the Fanwood Borough Council at Monday’s meeting. He estimates allowing for additional ordinance to Councilwoman Jenni- announced that professional evaluators will be at the Fanwood Museum on capital allocations to the fire de- fer Blumenstock during the Sunday, June 3, to give an appraisal of antiques and artifacts. partment. committee’s discussion. “The finance committee unani- Ms. Blumenstock said Mr. PAGE INDEX mously approved adding an air com- McCormack had not previously Regional...... 2-3, 19-20 Education ...... 9-21 pressor to assist the fire depart- voiced his concerns specific to the Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-18 ment. The existing air compressor matter to the committee or herself. Christina M. Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Police ...... 19 Real Estate .... 11-20 DEMANDING ACTION...Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, is 20 years old and will make filling Ms. Blumenstock said she would Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 19 Union County Chapter Fanwood resident, Kristen O’Grady accepts proclama- air bottles easier and faster,” Ms. hold her comments on the retrofit- Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 21-22 tion from Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr at Monday’s borough council meeting. Todisco said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 WESTFIELD Congratulations to the WEST Beth Sullivan Sales Associate #1 Agent for April! C. 908.578.3812

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By CHRISTINA M. HINKE was Susan Levy of Salter Place. She Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times questioned why a commercial rink would WESTFIELD — A moment of si- be offered at the public park for free, and lence commenced the town council why the rink owner had not considered meeting Tuesday in honor of Detective available commercial properties, citing Eric Lieberman of the Westfield Police a number of large spaces available to Department, who died suddenly Tues- lease. day morning at his home in Roselle Park. Ms. Levy remarked that the tent cov- Det. Lieberman served on the force for ering the rink would be an “eyesore,” 25 years. The cause of his death was saying at its peak it would be as high as unknown at press time. a four-story structure. During the business portion of the The lighting, long hours of operation, meeting, youngsters who play on local noise, traffic, safety and limited parking hockey teams lined the seating area to were other concerns of residents. hear the council’s vote on the outdoor ice Chris Forno, president and co-founder A GREAT DAY OF BASEBALL...The Banks family of Fanwood attends hockey rink proposed for Gumbert Park. of the Hockey Club, said Union Sports Sunday's Rockin' for Autism and Fanwood Community Day at the Somerset Supporters and those opposed who spoke Arena had been “searching for years for Patriots game. The fundraising continues following the successful LaGrande were about equal in number. a commercial space.” Park event last month, founded and organized by Mallory Banks, 16, and Kids from the teams spoke about how Resident Mike Morantz asked what Courtesy of Tom Kranz/Borough of Fanwood Sunday’s game at TD Bank Ballpark was a part of that campaign. Pictured, from they travel 20 to 30 minutes away to kind of problems the hockey rink owner MAYOR FOR A DAY...Sixth grader Ethan Grant won a contest to become left to right, are: Ethan Banks, uncle Brian Rothman, Gina Banks, Mallory practice ice hockey, and that there is may be having that he can not find a Fanwood Mayor for a Day at Monday’s borough council meeting. He presided at Banks and Jeff Banks with Councilman Tom Kranz behind them. They are limited time available to practice due to commercial space to lease. the podium with Mayor Colleen Mahr for the presentation of awards and tallying up the money raised for Autism NJ and will have the total soon. the shortage of ice. Union Sports Arena is looking to “ex- proclamations. Residents said that while they did not pand his business, renting as much ice oppose the sport, they listed a number of time as possible, for as high a price as Fanwood Budget reasons why Gumbert Park was not the possible to as many hockey teams as Bond Ordinance place to erect the ice rink. possible. The sports arena is a private, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The governing body voted 6 to 3 to for-profit business and his profits go way CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “I don’t think we can turn our Moms Demand Action and Mayors have Mayor Shelley Brindle negotiate a up, taking the location rent free from the ting because she was unaware until permit discussion being delegated heads away and not admit to our- Against Illegal Guns to keep a fo- lease agreement with Ken Anderson, the town...what does the community at-large Mr. McCormack mentioned it dur- to the parking committee. selves that there is a problem,” Mr. cus on the senseless part and gun owner of Union Sports Arena, to operate get in exchange for this corporate wel- ing the council’s workshop meeting After a brief discussion, the coun- Huegel said. trafficking,” said Mayor Mahr, who a temporary, full-size ice rink on the fare? Four hours and 10 minutes of discussion. cil agreed the parking committee Ms. McElroy Barker said that in has worked with the police depart- basketball courts of Gumbert Park from public skating sessions a week,” he said. Ms. Todisco said any future “ret- will look further into private park- America, there are “57 times more ment in educating people on gun November 1 to February 28 to provide He called upon the council to negotiate rofitting,” if included, would be an ing permits for Myrtle and Spruce deaths from school shootings than safety. ice time to local hockey teams for prac- better terms. “operating budget expense” line Avenues. all G7 countries combined...we Police Department Awards were tice and games, as well as for recre- Some of the youth hockey players told item used for existing equipment The council unanimously passed should be ashamed.” given out by Police Chief Richard ational skating. of how having the rink in town would costs. She said the bond ordinance an ordinance to prohibit the retail of She said she “hopes we can do Trigo. Sergeant Marc Gottlick, Pa- Mr. Anderson proposed the concept allow them more time for homework addresses “capital items” or new certain animals. The ordinance is something in honor of them going trolman Elliot Bernard and Patrol- at a conference session April 10, and and would also mean that they would not purchases. aimed at eliminating “puppy mills,” forward.” man Ryan Gilmore were given the then was referred to the council’s Code practice late at night. Mr. McCormack and Councilman banning future establishments that Ms. Mitchell called out “spine- Life Saving Award; Patrolman Elliot Review and Town Property Committee The rink’s hours of operation are still Joseph Sarno voted no on the bond purchase their dogs from “puppy less” legislators who do not support Bernard and Patrolman Michael to discuss more details of the plan. under negotiation, Mayor Brindle said. ordinance approval. mill-styled breeders.” Currently, bills for gun safety measures, “be- Rusin were given the Life Saving The speed at which the council voted The last hours noted on the town’s website “Please vote down this bond or- Garwood does not have any estab- cause they are more concerned about Award; Lieutenant Francisco on the subject was questioned by some were 3 to 9:10 p.m. weeknights, 8 a.m. to dinance. It is a huge amount of debt lishments selling dogs. contributions than our children.” Marrero and Patrolman Michael members of the governing body, as well 9:10 p.m. on Saturday, and Sunday from for 4,000 [residents]. Stop charging The volunteer county legislative “Can’t we make access to guns Rusin were given an Exceptional as some residents. Mayor Brindle said 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The chiller would oper- things we need to the credit card,” leader for the Humane Society of more difficult? If you have rights as Duty Award; Patrolman Michael the idea of an ice hockey rink had “been ate at all times. said resident and former Council- the United States, Larry Cohen, said a gun owner...what about our rights Rusin was given an Exceptional in the works for years.” Mr. Forno added that the club has 300 man Jim Mathieu. recent government funding mea- to not be shot by you?” Ms. Mitchell Duty Award; Patrolman Elliott Ber- “The recreation commission had players, and the players’ quality of life Mr. Sarno said he cannot support sures have made checking where said. nard was given the Chief’s Award; found it worthy of the council,” Mayor will be improved. It also was noted that a zero budget tax increase at the pet shops purchase their dogs from The council chambers was Lieutenant Francisco Marrero, Brindle said of Union Sports Arena’s new players have to be turned down expense of the borough’s long-term impossible or hard for consumers adorned with orange ribbons and a Lieutenant Eugene Chin, Sergeant proposal. because the club is at capacity, and the financial health. He said he “hopes” and animals-rights watch organiza- Moms Demand Action sign in honor Anthony Nassaur, Sergeant Marc The agreement has yet to be negoti- new rink could mean that the club could Councilwoman Ileen Cuccaro tions. of National Gun Violence Aware- Gottlick, Sergeant Phillip Ugone, ated. Mayor Brindle said she sees the take in more players. The Westfield would support him by voting no on Mr. Cohen said pet shops know- ness Day, Wear Orange Day, on Patrolman Elliott Bernard, Patrol- return to the town as being the access to Hockey Club has 12 leagues, according the ordinance as well. ingly or unknowingly will purchase Friday, June 1. man Daniel Kranz and Patrolman the ice for the community. to its website, ranging from age 5 up Mr. Sarno said Ms. Todisco, Ms. dogs from breeders who will pro- Three members of a local chapter Daniel Piccola were given the Unit While that access is not free, she through high-school teams. Blumenstock and Councilman Marc tect profit margins. Profit-margin of Moms Demand Action were pro- Citation. likened it to the Westfield Memorial John McDevitt, a board member of Lazarow always vote in unison on protection includes shooting un- vided with a proclamation from the The Chief’s Award given to Pa- Pool, where users pay a fee to access and the Westfield Hockey Club, called it a ordinances and would appreciate if purchased puppies in the head with council. trolman Bernard was for his duty in use the facility. “prudent plan” with “no financial im- Ms. Cuccaro supported his views guns, raising newborn puppies in “In Fanwood, as a small commu- Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. Mayor Brindle said the rink improves pact.” on long-term spending in relation to highly-crowded and contaminated nity I think we are light years ahead Chief Trigo said he also gave the services to residents and increases com- Another resident asked how covering borough debt. environments, and with many dogs of what is being done,” Mayor Mahr award to the mayor and council for munity engagement. the only storm drain at the park, which is Ms. Cuccaro said she supports dying from the disease-ridden squa- said. their support of sending Officer The first resident to oppose the vote on the basketball court, would be al- the current budget because it pro- lor. “I have worked really hard with Bernard to Puerto Rico. for placing the rink on Gumbert Field lowed. He said stormwater would spill vides taxpayers with “one year of Friends of Animals United New out onto the park’s grounds, causing soil relief” or no tax increases. “After Jersey representative Janice Fisher erosion, and then flood onto the road- tax increases for 17 straight years,” said the ordinance is neither anti- way. one year of relief is needed, she pet nor anti-dog breeders who main- Councilman Michael Dardia said he stated. tain humane environments. Ms. was opposed to the location of the ice Mayor Lombardo said he believes Fisher said the measure is against rink given its proximity to a residential “the committee system works,” sug- puppy mills that are operating un- neighborhood. gesting all committee members dis- der less and less government over- Councilwoman JoAnn Neylan said cuss specific decisions privately and sight. she did not know enough about the vocally before they are presented to “If animal cruelty is illegal in all 50 proposal, that the decision was made the public. states, then why do we allow for puppy quickly. “It’s a huge impact to my ward,” In other business, Mayor mills to continue existing?” asked Ms. Neylan said. She said she never Lombardo said the Casale building animal advocate Ellen Coyote. knew of talks of an ice hockey rink until demolition on South Avenue will recently, and wanted to hear testimony not begin until after Wednesday, on traffic, noise and pollution impacts. June 20, “when Lincoln School is She had concerns that it could open the scheduled to be closed for the sum- FW Rec. town up to litigation. mer.” Russo Development will hold CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Councilman Doug Stokes also op- a “town hall”-style meeting on posed it, saying the proposal was not Wednesday, May 30, from 7 to 9 count that totals about $120,000 to vetted long enough. Mr. Stokes also p.m., at Lincoln School, the mayor $140,000 annually. This money comes asked should “Westfield solve Union stated. from building rentals, borough camp County problems?” “As Mr. Russo has endeavored programs and other recreational Councilman Mark LoGrippo, who throughout this process, they re- events. voted in favor of the rink, said the county main willing to cooperate with the Acting Chairman Bruce Zakarin has failed to provide a two-sheet ice borough and to accommodate the and the commission spoke at length facility at Oak Ridge Park in Clark as needs of the community,” Mayor about the summer Party in the Park previously discussed. “There is a need Lombardo said. event to be held on Tuesday, June 26, for more ice time,” Mr. LoGrippo said. At that meeting, Russo Develop- at 6:30 p.m. The rain date is the fol- Councilwomen Dawn Mackey and ment representatives “will provide lowing day. Linda Habgood said they had both felt accurate information and answers “This will also kick off movie they had enough information and dis- to discuss the process of demolition season. Last year, the movies were cussions to make the decision to approve and soil remediation,” Mayor well attended by families. This was an ice rink at Gumbert Park. “I see it as Lombardo said. very good for Fanwood,” Mr. convenient care, a trial that could lead to more public- Ms. Todisco said, however, that Zakarin said. The first movie, Des- private partnerships in our town,” Ms. Russo is confident the demolition picable Me 3, will be shown at 8:30 right at home. Habgood said. will not hamper air quality for resi- p.m. There will be eight movies in The council also passed a capital ordi- dents, noting that the demolition total, including The Greatest Show- nance, 7 to 2, to appropriate $1.55 mil- will follow specific state-mandated man, for couples’ movie night on lion that will be used for the purchase of and federally-mandated environ- Saturday, July 14. The rain date for equipment, apparatus and vehicles for mental guidelines. this is the following Saturday, July the Department of Public Works. Councilman Sarno said he would 21. The commission voted to show A bulky-waste program that usually like the parking committee to con- this movie and absorb the cost of happens in June will not take place, Town sider residential parking permits for the event. The next commission Administrator Jim Gildea said. The town both Myrtle Avenue and Spruce Av- meeting will be Tuesday, June 19, at is in the middle of negotiations with a enue. LaGrande Park, at 7:45 p.m. hauler, but it is possible the cost to the Mr. Sarno said he wanted to raise Fellowship Village Helping Hands Home Care brings you the town could be greater, and the length of the conversation in an “agenda-set- time to pick up could be extended over a ting format” during open workshop care you need, right to your home. Our certified home health greater period of time. Bulky-waste items meeting discussion, “hoping” the MS BOE that can be hauled in a vehicle can be council could render “a unanimous CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 aides can help in so many ways. From medication management taken to the conservation center for $30 parking decision.” Mr. Sarno stated concerns to the borough council re- per car load, Mr. Gildea noted. that his intention was to avoid the garding issues with snow plowing and transportation, to assistance with bathing and dressing. and salt spreading during major snow events. The board agreed to investi- Our certified home health aides are available for hourly or live-in gate alternatives to the current shared- assistance. Even if it’s just a little help with light housekeeping services agreement with the borough. The board discussed the student and laundry, it may be all you need to keep living well — activity fees for chess, music, drama and school sports and agreed to evalu- in your own home. ate the issue at its June meeting. The results of the recently com- pleted school climate survey are avail- able on the district’s website. More than 95 percent of students and al- most 50 percent of parents responded to more than 100 questions regarding academic preparation, school safety, communication and parent engage- ment. The results of the survey will be examined as part of the district’s stra- tegic review plan. In other business, the board voted 8000 Fellowship Road | Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 to approve the holiday calendar for the 2018-2019 academic year and to Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times FellowshipSeniorLiving.org | 877-708-1121 BOYS OF SUMMER...It's a safe bet that chilly, winterlike weather is over for the approve recently completed reports next several months, meaning it's time for the boys of summer to take the field, as on safety and security drills and emer- they did on Monday evening at the Route 22 field in Scotch Plains. gency evacuation reports. Page 2 Thursday, May 24, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Freeholders Adopt Budget PSE&G Looking to Buy Of $483.7; Taxes Up $6.2 M Third of 750 Walnut Ave. By PAUL J. PEYTON a zero tax increase,” Mr. Paterson said. By CHRISTINA M. HINKE asked Mr. Reese to explain how the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times He questioned why revenue from the Union Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times suburban office market is not strong COUNTY – The Union County Free- County Utilities Authority has been reduced CRANFORD — While Hartz while other office parks in Cranford holders Board adopted a 2018 county from $2 to $1 million the last two years. Mountain Industries is seeking to re- are doing well. budget of $483.7 million last Thursday Mr. Paterson suggested that the county zone 750 Walnut Avenue for residen- get “outside eyes” involved on the ad hoc Board member Ann Dooley asked if by a 7 to 2 vote. A total of $360.98 million tial use, PSE&G is pursuing the idea Hartz looked at distribution uses that is to be raised in county taxes, an increase panel to look at the budget, suggesting input from the Summit Taxpayers Association. of building an electrical substation on can use the Garden State Parkway such of $6.2 million over 2017. Overall spend- a third of the 30-acre property. ing is down $41.7 million. Per questions from Mr. Paterson, Free- as Amazon’s concept that uses smaller According to the budget document, taxes holder Chairman Sergio Granados said the “PSE&G made the official vehicles to deliver goods. Mr. Reese account for 74 percent of the revenue in county’s bonding capacity is $1.3 billion or offer...for a substation. They made an responded that most companies want to the spending plan with a total of $24 2 percent of total county valuation. The initial inquiry to acquire a portion of be located near I-95. Ms. Dooley said million to come out of surplus funds, county’s total debt currently is $598 million, the property. They weren’t really sure she found this thinking was looking accounting for 4.97 percent of the revenue which is under 1 percent of total valuation, of the configuration and size...We are backward and not the “new paradigm.” stream. The county surplus totaled Finance Director Bibi Taylor said. currently in discussions with Hartz also was asked by Ms. Dooley $90,861,583 as of December 31, 2017, up PROGRESS BEING MADE...Mayors Council Rahway River Watershed Flood PSE&G...We know there is potential and residents if they considered from $65,927,980 as of January 1, 2017 Westfield Announces Control met with new New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for them to take it away whether we knocking down the vacant buildings and $55,868,766 as of January 1, 2016. (DEP) Commissioner Catherine McCabe getting strong support for the Rahway want to sell it to them or not,” said and building something modern to State and federal funding accounts for Polling Place Changes River Flood mitigation project. New Jersey will be working with the U.S. Army $46,674,605, or 9.65 percent of revenues. WESTFIELD — With the state’s Pri- Corps of Engineers New England District to evaluate the storage solution at James Rhatican, the attorney for Hartz attract a tenant. The Union County Open Space, Recre- mary Election coming up on Tuesday, Orange Reservoir Dam. The Mayors are urging the project gets underway in Mountain Industries, Wednesday dur- “I still have to convince them to ation, Farmland and Historic Preservation June 5, the Town of Westfield has an- 2018. Pictured, from left to right, are: Jim Housten, Bohler Engineering for ing the planning board hearing to come to a suburban market,” Mr. Trust Fund was established after voters nounced that changes have been made for Rahway; Rahway Mayor Raymond Giacobbe; Cranford Mayor Tom Hannen; rezone 750 Walnut Avenue from com- Reese said. passed a referendum in 2001. To date polling places for six of the 25 town’s Sam Mardini, Springfield engineer; Commissioner McCabe; Millburn Council- mercial to residential use. Further, resident Eric Rubinson ac- $159,238,086 has been collected in open voting districts as approved by the Union woman Dianne Eglow and Union County Engineer Tom Mineo and Union There was no further information cused Hartz of not maintaining the space taxes county-wide. The $10.5 million County Board of Elections. The changes Township Engineer Philip Haderer. Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz (R-21st, provided on this attempt to acquire a building, saying the roof leaks, caus- total collection for 2018 includes $2.5 mil- are as follows: Summit) and Senator Tom Kean Jr. (R-21st, Westfield) were also present. third of the property by PSE&G made ing parts of the building to be closed lion for the payment of bond principal and Ward 2, Districts 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 have initially a year ago, about the same $1.9 million for interest on those bonds. been moved from Washington School to off during rainstorms due to the flood- Fiscal Committee Chairman Bruce Wilson School. Ward 3, District 1 has Board of Health Reviews Bike time Hartz had applied with the town- ing inside, and Mr. Aschenbach re- Bergen said the panel, working with the been changed from the Westfield Rescue ship to rezone. Right now, PSE&G ferred to photos in the applicant’s newly-created county fiscal efficiency ad Squad building on Watterson Street to the holds a relatively small office space, proposal to the township that showed hoc committee, was able to reduce the tax Westfield Armory on Rahway Avenue. Safety, Food Establishment Inspections about 22,000 square feet, for a call garbage bags strewn about inside the levy by $2.489 million from what was Westfield’s complete list of polling The Westfield Board of Health held a 357 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ. center at the property that may no office building. presented by former county manager Al places is as follows: meeting on May 7. Each of these screenings requires pre- longer operate there come next year. When asked if the cost to lease was Faella in his executive budget. First Ward: Districts 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7, The Board discussed bicycle safety. registration and there is no fee. Call 1- PSE&G has told Hartz Mountain it is competitive, Mr. Reese responded that, “This was done without any loss of Roosevelt Intermediate School Gym, 302 As the weather improves and more people 800-247-9580 to register. not renewing the lease when it comes “Our rents are more than fair,” further jobs, reduction of services, or negative Clark Street; Districts 4 and 6, Westfield get outside we encourage all bicycle Information on the health department’s due next July, said Vice-President of impact on our stellar bond rating. The Memorial Library Program Room, 550 riders to wear properly fitted helmets. activities, including child health clinics stating Hartz offered a discount on overall result is a tax increase of just 1.75 East Broad Street; All riders under the age of 17 are re- and vaccines for adults, and other pro- Sales and Leasing for Hartz Moun- current rent to Bank of America and percent. This is the lowest overall tax Second Ward: District 1, Union County quired to wear a helmet under state law. grams and activities can be found on the tain Industries, Charles Reese, who LabCorp in an attempt to retain them. increase in 16 years,” Mr. Bergen said. Administration Bld., 300 North Avenue; Bicycle safety information for children Westfield Regional Health Department testified as a fact witness for Hartz Bank of America moved to MetroPark He also noted that the county’s “revenue Districts 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, Wilson Elemen- can be found at www.statenj.us/trans- website at www.westfieldnj.gov/health. Mountain on the viability of the com- across from the train, and paid more in position continues to improve.” tary School Gym, 301 Linden Avenue; portation/commuter/bike/ The board approved a resolution sup- mercial and industrial market. rent, Mr. Reese said. He also said the county’s ratable base Third Ward: Districts 1, 5, 6 and 7, kids.shtm[TO1]. porting state legislation, Senate bill 2173 Another tenant on the site, LabCorp, Summit Medical Group, a pros- increased by 3.26 percent, which equates Westfield Armory Drill Floor (parking The Board reviewed the health depart- and Assembly bill 3818, that clarify statu- has notified Hartz it is looking to pect to lease space at 750 Walnut to $2.2 billion of new valuation over and entrance in rear), 500 Rahway Av- ment reports for April 2018. Sixty-six tory exemptions from mandatory immu- downsize at the site. Bank of America Avenue, opted to set up at Florham 2017. “This is the largest amount in 10 enue; District 2, 3 and 4, Edison Interme- inspections were conducted. Sixty-one nizations. vacated the site a year ago, leaving years and our fourth annual increase in a diate School, 800 Rahway Avenue; of the inspections resulted in satisfactory The next meeting of the Westfield Park, Mr. Reese said. row in our ratable base,” Mr. Bergen said. Fourth Ward, Districts 1 and 2, Edison ratings, three inspections did not involve Board of Health will be on Monday, June the largest building on the property Hartz last spring submitted a pro- He said the county clerk’s office re- Intermediate School, 800 Rahway Av- ratings changes and two inspections re- 4 at 5:30 p.m. in the Westfield Municipal vacant. Mr. Reese said he has been posal to build 905 apartments, with corded its strongest growth in 12 years enue; Districts 3, 4 and 5, Westfield Ar- sulted in conditional ratings. The condi- Building; the public is invited to attend. unsuccessful in leasing the space. 15 percent of those designated as with $44.29 million in total revenue. mory Drill Floor (parking and entrance in tional ratings require that the food estab- There are seven buildings on the site, affordable housing, as well as swim- lishments make corrections to deficient Thomas K. O’Neill, President Freeholders Angel Estrada and rear), 500 Rahway Avenue. Westfield Board of Health each varying in size. ming pools and community rooms. Mohamed Jalloh were the two no votes conditions and prior to a mandatory re- The board had heard the testimony Should the rezoning application be on the budget. Mr. Estrada said he is inspection. of Mr. Reese, after which it had de- approved by the board and the town- opposed to the $70.3 million total in the Sample Ballots From the public health nursing re- Pallone Announces cided to continue the hearing on June ship committee subsequently amends budget for capital projects for 2018. ports for January and February: nine 6. The board may decide to schedule the zoning ordinance, Hartz would “I truly believe it just keeps on climbing On Website, App schools and childcare centers were au- Grants for Rutgers and climbing and climbing...but still I think COUNTY – Sample ballots for the dited for compliance with maintaining a special meeting before June 6, and move forward with a site plan appli- proper immunization records. For WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congress- would notify the public, or at the June cation, Mr. Rhatican said. a better effort should be made to reduce that Tuesday, June 5 Primary Election are man Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-6th, Long amount,” he said. He added that “ultimately now available on the Union County Votes schools that were not 100 percent in 6 meeting either hear the next witness compliance the public health nurse pro- Branch) has announced that Rutgers or announce a new meeting date for all these will translate to debt.” mobile app for Apple and Android de- University has been awarded three Na- Garwood resident Bruce Paterson said vices, and on the County Clerk’s election vided educational information and will the application. Carter Named to Assem. conduct a reinspection to ensure full tional Science Foundation grants total- it looks like the county surplus “is out of website at unioncountyvotes.com. Any ing $470,549. Hartz is seeking to rezone because Seat in District 22 control and it is actually a fantastically registered voter can cast their vote early compliance. Lyme disease continues to The grants include: $185,000 for a Mr. Reese said the suburban office SCOTCH PLAINS -- The Union good thing.” He said the county “now has for any reason, by using a Vote-By-Mail be present in the area residents are urged market is not strong, and the location to take precautions against ticks when project entitled “Ancient Solutions and County Democratic Committee on Satur- a running fund balance of $91 million ballot. Voters can also use the County Singularity Analysis in Geometric of the property is not suitable for an that comes in,” which accounts for 20 Clerk’s One-Stop service to fill out their going outdoors. day named County Freeholder Linda Overlook Medical Center is offering Flows,” $105,552 for a project entitled industrial use. The benefits of rezon- Carter of Plainfield to fill the 22nd Leg- percent of the budget. He said the surplus ballot and cast it in a secure collection box, “Discrete Conformal Geometry of Sur- of $67.8 million accounts for around 15 all in the same visit. Voters who opt to use glucose and blood pressure screenings on ing, he said, would be a fiscal net islative District left vacant by the death of the following Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 faces and Applications,” and $179,997 positive to the municipality and it long-time Assemblyman Jerry Green (D- to 18 percent of the spending plan. the One-Stop service will need to show a for a project entitled “Uncertainty Quan- “Thank you very much for a low tax New Jersey driver’s license or other New p.m.: June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 2 and would aid in fulfilling the Plainfield). Ms. Carter is expected be 9.These screenings will be held at the tification in High-Dimensional Structured swore in today to the seat at the State- increase, but looking at all the surplus Jersey identification that provides their Regression Problems.” municipality’s affordable-housing ob- that is running away...it really should be name, address and photo. Overlook Downtown Center located at house in Trenton. She will also have to ligation. Over the last six years, at- resign her freeholder seat, thus leaving a Write Whatever You Want: tempts to lease the space have failed, temporary vacancy on the board. Mr. Reese said. goleader.com/form/bulletin Ms. Carter is serving her eighth year on Board member Dan Aschenbach the freeholder board.

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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — TIMES Since 1959 DD Legal Newspaper for the County of Union, New Jersey Leadership For Our Brave Men And DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Diction Deception Members of: Women of the Mountainside Police Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce The recent complaint filed against full transparency. We need to under- with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association rect. The others are made up. Are you the Borough of Mountainside asserts stand as a community – who knew sharp enough to discern this deception of Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey allegations that, if true, we can all what and when they knew it. How diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West agree are most disturbing. The nature much money has and will be spent, If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 of the allegations dictates that we, the investigating and defending this law- guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 residents of Mountainside, take them suit? Have we spent yet more in settle- vidual. If you get three – word expert. If seriously and ensure that they are ments or payments to make the prob- you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at carefully investigated. lem go away? free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Our sworn officers and dedicated We need leaders who will put the All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. employees should never be subject to tax-paying residents of Mountainside come from the board game Diction the types of behavior that are alleged, first. We need leadership who will Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER especially in our great town. More- stand by our brave men and women of over, the residents of Mountainside the Mountainside Police Department. 1. Puceron – Plant louse Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo 2. Jugal – The cheekbone COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION are now at risk as those accused of We need change. 3. Puerilism – Childishness Lauren S. Barr Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly enabling the behavior continue to be In solidarity, 4. Jorum – A large bowl or vessel for EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS employed by the borough. Anjali Mehrotra drinking We need to ask the tough ques- Candidate for Borough Council tions, press for action and demand ILLAQUEATE SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe 1. To crumble; scatter One-year – $36 • Two-year – $68 • Three-year – $99 2. To entrap or ensnare If Allegations Are True, It’s Time For 3. To wobble or walk in a swaying manner Mountainside to Clean House 4. To laugh loudly or too much HOGMANAY Many Questions Remain From I have lived in Mountainside for 12 It is quite disheartening to think 1. New Year’s Eve years, and am sickened and appalled that if, as alleged, civilian leadership 2. An effort or endeavor by the allegations against the leader- of the borough had known about these 3. A harem slave ship of the borough and its police activities for months they did not take 4. A heated debate or dispute Scotch Plains’ Redevelopment department. The sexual antics that immediate steps to stop this. I will MAZER 1. A battle ax Scotch Plains officials are in the midst of planning stories next to its current location on Bartle Avenue. are alleged are bad enough, but the presume the innocence of those ac- assertion that police would wave their cused, of course, until the thorough 2. A tanner of pelts or animal skins a major change to the township. We have reported on The township anticipates that half of the cost of the guns in the faces of colleagues, “bor- investigation is completed, but if these 3. A large drinking goblet or bowl the Downtown Redevelopment Committee and town- library would come from funding from the New 4. Spanish strap with which a saddle row” the police car of another juris- assertions are proven true it will surely girth is adjusted ship council meetings where plans have been dis- Jersey Library Construction Bond Act. diction after phoning in a false report, be time for the borough to clean house. FRAISCHEUR cussed. However, we have many questions on the We are concerned about the debt Scotch Plains and drive recklessly on Route 22 to Bill Gottdenker 1. Concise; brief; to the point impact these plans will have on the quality of life in will incur from constructing a new municipal com- terrorize other officers is too horrific Mountainside 2. Coolness; freshness to even consider. 3. A sermonizer; preacher Scotch Plains from additional traffic, more children plex for administrative services, fire, police and 4. Savageness of manner; fierceness in the public schools and additional debt on town- rescue squad operations and for a new library. How ship taxpayers. much tax revenue will be produced by the develop- Friends of the Westfield Memorial As we have reported, plans call for two or three ment of municipal parking lots and the north-side Library Thank Community Mountainside Lawsuit parking structures in the downtown — likely on Park fire house areas and the new housing developments? Thank you for making our 45th for the sales displays. In addition to Posted Online Avenue — to accommodate new development, which How many school children will the thousands of annual Spring Book Sale a success. our loyal supporters from the Friends, will include a new library and possibly a new com- new housing units produce? How many new class- We are grateful to the Westfield De- we also thank students from local The lawsuit filed against partment of Public Works and the schools, Edison Girl Scout Cadette Mountainside by five members of the munity center. The parking facilities would likely be rooms would be needed and at what cost? Police Department and one female situated on Park Avenue in the present municipal How many more vehicles will the new develop- Board of Education for their assis- Troop 40491 and students from St. tance in setting up the sales floor in Helen’s Church who pitched in to employee, can be downloaded at => parking lot next to the municipal building and be- ments generate on local roadways? Will this impact the library’s Community Room. help. http://www.goleader.com/news/docs/ hind stores on Park Avenue between Bartle and response time to emergencies by our first respond- Thanks to Trader Joe’s, Kings, Costco, Many people who dropped off do- 2018 05-17-Mountainside Police Westfield Avenues. ers? ShopRite and Stop & Shop, we had nations stayed to work on the sale, Lawsuit.htm. Late last year sketches were unveiled that de- From what is being said by officials, this whole the hundreds of boxes we needed to and we thank them as well. This year picted a new building consisting of 90 rental units plan seems like a done deal. Will there be public organize donations of books, CDs we raised over $16,000 from the sale. Letters to and DVDs, and the shopping bags The proceeds provide unrestricted atop a two-level, 160-space parking deck that would hearings before to gauge community input? needed for our customers. Over 130 funding to the library, as well as to the Editor be located where the municipal lot next to the Mayor Al Smith has said the goal is to make Scotch volunteers worked more than 1,100 underwrite popular programs such as current municipal building is situated on Park Av- Plains the next Hoboken. Really? Is that what Scotch hours, serving as sorters and organiz- Museum Pass, adult and children’s Where Our Politicians enue. But the biggest impact from the proposed Plains residents want? Will there be significant night ers prior to and during the sale, and as programming, and a scholarship pro- Graduated development plans involves the estimated 3,000 life coming to town? If so, is our local police depart- floor assistants and cashiers during gram for current and future librarians. the sale. We encourage all Westfield resi- If Senator Tom Kean, Jr. wants a new housing units that are to be built over the next ment large enough to handle this from a crime and Several members worked many dents to become members of the good study, and fast, of why out-of- eight years due to court settlements with develop- crowds perspective? hours to raise awareness of the sale by Friends, patronize our programs, and state colleges draw NJ high school ers regarding affordable-housing mandates. Some We believe a lot more community input is needed distributing flyers and soliciting vol- support our annual sale — as volun- grads, survey both legislative houses. of the new high-density housing would be located on these proposals. And given the significance of the unteers and donations. We also thank teers, donors and shoppers. As of April 28, 2018, his Senate colleagues had, undergraduate wise, along the Park Avenue corridor as well as on East redevelopment plan, any calls for parking structures our setup crew for preparing the Com- Marcy Lechner munity Room and preparing boxes Westfield nine who graduated N.J. public col- Second Street. and new and relocated municipal operations, in our leges/universities, eight N.J. private in- Plans call for a new home for the municipal view, need to be placed on election ballots as a stitutions, eight out-of-state public and building “outside of the downtown” along with fire, referendum before Scotch Plains voters, as Westfield Why I’m Voting for Sara Todisco… nine out-of-state private. (out of 40). police and rescue squad operations, as well as a new did in 2004 with its proposed parking deck. Remem- The purpose of this letter is to ex- There is no 2018 municipal tax The Assembly had 12 undergrad plain why I’m voting for Sara Todisco increase. It is important to note that N.J. public, N.J. private five, out-of- and expanded municipal library of three to four ber how that went? for Mayor of Garwood during the this has not happened in 17 years. state public seven and 25 out-of-state Democratic Primary election on June Sara led this effort by serving as the private (out of 78 – 2 were unknown). 5, 2018. Finance Committee chair. For extra points, name the last gov- I have known Sara for several years. She created the first five-year capi- ernor with an N.J. undergrad degree We Hope Meeting on Russo I Will In my opinion, Sara is a positive, tal plan, which provides a timeline for and the first alum association to ob- hard-working professional who has replacing equipment in our town. It is tain a N.J. vanity license plate. integrity. She is transparent and a important to be proactive in order to Roger Stryeski Address Residents’ Concerns great communicator. She is always prevent “surprises” (e.g., unexpected Roselle volunteering. For example, she spending). In response to ongoing concerns regarding demo- lition will not create public health concerns or coached several of our kids’ softball She was instrumental in ensuring I Endorse Jennyfer teams and she has served as the presi- new LED stop signs and radar speed lition and cleanup of the Petro/Casale site on South hazards,” Russo has nevertheless agreed to post- Guerrero for Garwood Avenue in Garwood, also known as the Russo I pone the actual demolition process until after the dent of our Education Foundation of signs were installed at areas of major Garwood for the last six years. Sara’s traffic safety concern. My name is Deborah Acosta, and I development property, a town hall-style meeting has school year ends in June. Currently, asbestos abate- passion and love for our Garwood As our town continues to go through am writing to endorse Jennyfer been scheduled for Wednesday, May 30, from 7 to 9 ment and other work preceding demolition has community is admirable. challenging and exciting times, I think Guerrero of the Regular Democratic p.m., at Lincoln School. We encourage citizens of been taking place at the site. I’m voting for Sara to be our next we all agree that we need an effective, Party “Garwood Forward” for the the community to be at this meeting — to be con- We are glad that Russo is demonstrating a willing- mayor because of the results she has accountable leader. Sara Todisco is position of council member in the ducted by Russo Development — in order to have ness to work with the community in mapping out the achieved over the last seven years, my choice for Mayor of Garwood. Borough of Garwood, N.J. With full serving as a member of our town confidence I state Jennyfer has the their questions and concerns addressed. course of the project, but also concur with borough Tracey Roland council. Here are a few examples of Garwood character and experience required to Borough residents, especially parents of children officials and residents that various, legitimate issues Sara’s accomplishments: be an excellent representative and who attend Lincoln School, have expressed fears remain and need to be addressed. Environmental leader in our community. that dust clouds released by the pending demolition concerns related to the demolition, for example, Mentally Ill People And Jennyfer, along with her husband, process will pose health hazards to students. Resi- apply not just to Lincoln School students but to all Juan, have established and maintained Criminals Having Guns a home within the community of dents have reported witnessing Russo employees in residents, as well as visitors and commuters travel- Garwood for ten years. As a success- HazMat suits and utilizing other protective gear, and With the recent rash of shootings Yes, a person who is not a responsible ing through the borough. that have taken place in the last few adult should not be able to purchase a ful businesswoman and loving mother noted that Lincoln students have no such shielding Residents indeed deserve the facts, and answers to months (if not weeks), many people gun but, if that person is old enough to of three children, she embraces the from potential contaminants. The school is located their questions, and for their voices to be heard. The are concerned (rightfully so) about be drafted and serve in the military or responsibilities of balancing her ca- less than 1,000 feet from the demolition site. Russo development will be a significant part of the gun violence in this country, but I this country and carry and use a gun reer, raising a family, and being a feel that most people are looking at it including military assault weapons model neighbor. Jennyfer has consis- Various Russo representatives are scheduled to future of Garwood, and all residents are therefore tently demonstrated that she has the attend next Wednesday’s meeting to answer resi- in the wrong way, saying that it is a then that person should be able to buy entitled to clear, accurate information. We hope the gun problem, that we must reduce one as a civilian as well. thoughtfulness, energy and passion dents’ concerns, among them Christopher Minks, upcoming town hall will truly be an informative the number of guns and restrict the required to bring new perspectives to Michael Smith Garwood. Through her professional senior vice-president and general counsel. Mr. dialogue regarding this highly important next chap- type of guns people may or may not Berkeley Heights Minks has previously stated that while “the demo- ter in local redevelopment. have. But, it is not that there are too experience and commitment to vol- many guns but that there are too unteering, Jennyfer has acquired and many people (mentally insane and displayed the skills necessary to per- criminals) who should not have guns form the duties and responsibilities who have them. of a councilwoman. Her dedication The issue is not with law-abiding to being an advocate of service lead- citizens carrying guns for legitimate ership and being a positive role model and legal purposes but with mentally are key assets that Garwood needs to ill, insane people and criminals hav- move forward into the future and be- ing guns; it is not with guns in the yond. right hands but in the wrong hands! I am honored to support Jennyfer Guerrero and ask that you do the Union County Freeholders same in the June 5 Primary Election. Elizabeth, New Jersey I truly believe that she has the prin- (908) 527-4200 ciples and proficiency required to Ed Oatman, Mgr., [email protected] exceed the expectations of our com- Sergio Granados, chair munity and excel as our representa- [email protected] Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. tive. (908) 527-4419 Deborah A. Acosta [email protected] Garwood

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 24, 2018 Page 5 Bringing Proactive Leadership I Ask Garwood Democrats to Please The Future for Garwood Under a Garwood Needs In Changing Times Support Me and My Running Mates Todisco Leadership Burns Bright I am excited about voting Column involved on boards and committees My name is Jennyfer Guerrero, and made aware that the Democratic Party When I first considered running meetings between the boards and the D in the June 5 Garwood Democratic or proper oversight of redevelopment I am running with the Regular Demo- was searching for candidates for the for council back in early 2016, I of council becomes a reality. Primary for Sara Todisco for mayor projects. I know she will give it her cratic Party “Garwood Forward” team borough council. I was very excited course had to weigh the pros and I commend Mayor Lombardo for as well as Sean Benoit and Michael all, like she has done for many years. for the borough council with my run- to hear this and thrilled to be selected cons of the decision before me. Yes, his 25 years as an elected official. His Ince for council. They are the team In meeting Michael and Sean, I see ning mates Mayor Charles Lombardo to run! it would take up a good amount of volunteerism to this town is admi- with the energy, new ideas and com- enthusiasm and a true commitment to and Vincent Kearney. This is my first To me, running for office is not time, but I had so many ideas for our rable. However, the assertion made petency to lead Garwood as we expe- Garwood, above all else, as they seek time running for any elected office. about a title or promoting myself; it is town and thought perhaps the re- by his camp that Sara should “wait rience changing times and inevitable the Democratic nomination to run for I am an Energy Contracts Man- about what I see as taking the next ward of serving our residents would her turn” is frankly all too reminis- challenges. council. Their professional back- ager for PSE&G, and I am the mother step in community building; leverag- more than outweigh any cost. But it cent of an “old boys club” mentality. I’m relatively new to town,10 years grounds show me that they know how of three young children. I have vol- ing my professional and life experi- was Councilwoman Sara Todisco Councilwoman Todisco’s energy and or so; when I first met Sara she was to listen to others and keep an open unteered for over ten years and been ence to bring a new perspective to the who tipped the scales for me. The enthusiasm for all things Garwood is coaching my youngest daughter in mind, which is what our town needs part of the board for the March of council. I would rather let my actions vision Sara had for Garwood was a part of what’s made her an excellent softball on the Garwood recreational in its elected officials. They believe Dimes and Adelante. Adelante is speak for me than talking about my- clear and it really piqued my inter- mentor and colleague. Her opponents team and always talking about in restoring professionalism and team- PSE&G’s Employee Business Re- self more. est. The more we spoke, the more we would have you believe that all of that Garwood. She impressed me then with work to the council, which is also source Group for Hispanic/Latino My intention is not to use this as a realized that we shared many of the energy and tireless activity is some- her boundless energy as she is a full- desperately needed. employees which provides oppor- starting point for future political am- same goals for our borough, and I thing to be ashamed of. But shouldn’t time teacher, councilwoman and vol- I’m confident that with Sara as the tunities for networking, mentoring, bition; instead, I see this role as an was eager to work with her to make we encourage the involvement of citi- unteer for multiple organizations in mayor, civility will be restored to our cultural understanding and career opportunity to help our community to those ideas become a reality. zens in our town? Why shouldn’t we town. Sara has a drive for giving back local government. I am also certain building. continue the growth and change which Together, we’ve been able to bring recognize one’s many accomplish- and making a difference, which are that she will not let a day go by when Why I am running for office and has happened since I moved here ten the revitalization of Hartman Park to ments? qualities very admirable in someone she is not on top of the issues. She will why I would like to be a council- years ago. Community involvement fruition; we’ve begun a Green Team Her opponents want you to believe seeking public office. Most impor- bring proactive leadership that woman is a question many people is very important for me, and I would to make our town not only more beau- that you should want a “behind-the- tantly, she is competent. Sara knows Garwood needs in these changing have asked me in the past few weeks. like to play a positive role in strength- tiful but more environmentally sus- scenes” mayor. But I ask you: what is going on in town and has great times. It’s an important question, because I ening our town to continue to move it tainable; and we’ve made our shared wouldn’t we rather a mayor who ideas for how to make the town better, Marc Scepkowski feel not all candidates are running for forward. It’s clear to me that Garwood goal of encouraging and honoring makes sure to be a part of all of the whether it’s ensuring a more open Garwood the same reason or view this role the is a town that is moving in the right our volunteers a top priority with the major decisions and changes coming application process for citizens to get same way I do. direction thanks to the hard work and creation of the volunteer rewards card. to Garwood? Don’t we want to have Along with my husband, Juan, we efforts of my running mate Mayor We were also able to work together a mayor who has a proven track record Don’t Wait For A Closed Group Of moved to Garwood ten years ago to Charles Lombardo, who has done a on the Finance Committee to produce of rolling up her sleeves and fighting, raise our family. Since moving here, tremendous job behind the scenes. a budget with a zero dollar tax in- negotiating and most of all making Union County Decision Makers I’ve been wishing our town had more I would like to ask our Garwood crease this year, something that I know things happen? It is intriguing to me that the incum- plus years of professionalism and activities and programs for both chil- Democrats to please support me and Councilwoman Todisco has been I am voting for Sara Todisco for bent mayor and his team attempt to teamwork to the council. Michael Ince dren and all our residents. My chil- my running mates, Mayor Lombardo working hard towards during her ten- mayor not because it’s her turn or out lay claim to being “real” Democrats. is true to Garwood. dren were the reason why I first got and Vincent Kearney, in the June 5 ure as Finance chair. She’s been ap- of any perceived loyalty. I am voting If they are “real” Democrats, then Sean Benoit wants to represent the involved in the Celebrations Com- Primary Election. Look for us on pointed to the Finance Committee for her because she has proven she is why are well-known Garwood Re- interests of the people of Garwood mittee. I saw the opportunity to vol- Column B! each year of her seven on the council the right one to lead Garwood. Join publican politicians rushing to their with the same determination and dig- unteer for the Celebrations Commit- Jennyfer Guerrero and fives times as its chair by both me and cast your vote for the Todisco- defense on Facebook and openly sup- nity that he provides his at-risk cli- tee to help support community activi- Regular Democratic Candidate for Democrat and Republican mayors, Ince-Benoit ticket on June 5. porting them with lawn signs? It is ents in the courtroom; he wants to ties, though I soon realized I wanted Garwood Council which speaks volumes about her com- Council President Jen Blumenstock clear that they prefer the Lombardo- make sure that Garwood is the best it to do even more for Garwood. petence. Garwood Guerrero-Kearney team, not because can be for his wife and young son. Soon after I had this thought, I was The future for Garwood under a they will be supporting them in the Sean Benoit is true to Garwood. Todisco leadership burns bright. I Whose School Is It? November election, but because they In my research for this article, I He Knows That Women’s Rights And will be thrilled to work side by side WESTFIELD – Assemblyman Jon prefer them as their opposition in discovered that Mayor Lombardo was with her to support initiatives to en- Bramnick is concerned about the November. the paid Rahway Valley Sewerage Human Rights Are The Same sure the future for Garwood is even Murphy administration declining to When a fellow Garwood Demo- Authority representative for 14 years. stronger with a Citizens Advisory comment on the lawsuit that may deny I am writing to encourage everyone choice when he was a New Jersey Panel, where residents, not elected cratic Club member raised concern In 2007, he voted against the previ- to vote for Tom Malinowski in the legislator. We need a candidate who local students from staying in their over Mayor Lombardo voting for ous mayor and council’s wishes on an officials or former politicians, give hometown school. “Will a student have June 5 Democratic Primary. In the fights for what’s right for women. their input on major capital projects. Trump in 2016, Mayor Lombardo’s important matter about whether or year of #MeToo, it’s incumbent on us We need a candidate who doesn’t to enter a lottery to go to their neigh- surrogates attacked him with letters not to start the process of privatizing A clear channel of communications borhood school? Trenton or the courts to elect a candidate who knows that change his beliefs, no matter how between the Planning Board and to the paper. Mayor Lombardo’s cam- the authority. Why would he go against women’s rights and human rights are close he is to an election. And that’s should not run our schools. I want paign went silent on that issue, in- their directive? It turns out that Mayor Board of Education will be critical in good schools in every district and have one in the same. Tom has shown these why we need to vote Malinowski. the coming years, and I intend to help stead deciding to double down on Lombardo’s county connections were values time and again while at the always supported reforms in educa- Sharon Stockwell her to ensure that her idea of quarterly tion,” concluded Mr. Bramnick. efforts to claim the title of “real” more influential to him than the pre- State Department, and when he re- Westfield Democrats. It seems to me these are vious Garwood mayor and council. ceived the endorsement of Planned just empty buzzwords with little That is not being true to Garwood. Parenthood. meaning. When Sara, Michael and Sean run We need a candidate to unseat The Law Office of This local election is not really as “Democrats for Garwood,” that is Leonard Lance, who cares so little for about who the “real” Democrat is, but who they are. They are true to women’s health that he follows GOP it is about which candidates are true Garwood. While I am a proud Demo- leadership over his constituents, and Francis M. Smith, ESQ. to Garwood. Sara Todisco, Michael crat nationally, locally, I want coun- proposed splitting Planned Parent- Ince and Sean Benoit are true to cil members who are for the town hood in two – despite being pro- Garwood. above all else. Sara Todisco is a fourth-generation If you agree, please join me in Garwood resident, Lions Club Presi- voting *Column D*, Todisco for Legal Advertising INJURED? dent, Education Foundation President Mayor as well as Ince and Benoit for and former softball coach. She al- Council, on June 5! MORE IN BACK SECTION ways puts Garwood first. Instead of Joe Burkard LEARN YOUR RIGHTS IN PLAIN ENGLISH waiting four more years for a closed Garwood PUBLIC NOTICE group of Union County decision mak- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ers to select her as their candidate, PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING BOARD Sara Todisco is taking a risk and TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TAKE NOTICE, that on Monday, April running under the “Democrats for 23, 2018, the Planning Board of the Town- Do you really want to deal with Garwood” ticket; she realizes that PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ship of Scotch Plains, Union County, New that the following Ordinances were passed Jersey, approved the request for a ninety Garwood needs strong leadership now on first reading by the Township Council of (90) day extension of the time period for the insurance companies yourself? and cannot afford four more years of the Township of Scotch Plains, County of recording of the Subdivision Deed for prop- ineffective leadership. Sara Todisco Union, New Jersey on the 15th of May erty located at 660 Emil Place, Block 6102, I can help. is true to Garwood. 2018, and that said Ordinances will be Lot 11. The Resolution memorializing said considered for final adoption at a meeting approval was duly presented and adopted Michael Ince is a retired FBI Spe- of the said Township Council to be held in by the Planning Board at its regularly sched- Over 30 Years of cial Agent and wants to serve his the Council Chambers, 430 Park Avenue, uled meeting on May 14, 2018. A copy of fellow citizens by bringing his 30- on the 19th day of June 2018 at 7:00 p.m., said Resolution has been filed in the office Personal Injury Experience at which time and place a public hearing of the Planning Board and/or the office of will be held prior to final passage of said the municipal clerk and is available for In New Jersey PUBLIC NOTICE Ordinances and all interested persons will public inspection. be given an opportunity to be heard con- Shannon Rapant TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS cerning the same. Copies of said Ordi- Land Use Secretary Motor Vehicle Accidents ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT nances can be obtained from the Town- 1 T - 5/24/18, The Times Fee: $18.36 ship Clerk’s Office at any time prior to final PLEASE BE ADVISED, that the Zoning Slips & Falls adoption at no cost to any member of the Board of Adjustment of the Township of PUBLIC NOTICE general public who requests same. Dog Bite Injuries Scotch Plains will hold a public hearing on TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS June 7, 2018 at 7:30 pm., Municipal Build- ORDINANCE 2018-14 CONSTRUCTION ing, 430 Park Avenue, First Floor Council Construction Accidents ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING BOARD OF APPEALS Chambers to hear the application of David SALARIES AND WAGES FOR NOTICE OF MEETING IN COMPLI- Robertson, 1756 King Street, Block 11402, Wrongful Death MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES. ANCE WITH OPEN PUBLIC MEET- Lot 42, R-3 Zone who proposes to install a INGS ACT, CHAPTER 231, P.L.1975 6 foot fence along the aforementioned ORDINANCE 2018-15 property in the front area, contrary to the Notice is hereby given by the Construc- ORDINANCE AMENDING THE following Zoning Ordinance: tion Board of Appeals of the Township of 928 Mountain Avenue, Mountainside NJ 07092 TEMPORARY FOOD LI- Section 23-2.3(o)-Fences: Maximum Scotch Plains,of the following meeting: CENSE FEES FOR SPECIAL Allowed: Four (4) feet in the front yard. DATE: Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 EVENTS. Proposed: Six (6) feet in the front yard. TIME: 7:30 PM 908-233-5800 • www.FrankSmithLaw.com The Applicant is also requesting any and ORDINANCE 2018-16 LOCATION: Municipal Building, 430 all variances deemed to be necessary at Park Avenue ORDINANCE AMENDING the time of the hearing, including any other TYPE OF MEETING: Appeal Hearing AND SUPPLEMENTING waivers, exceptions, interpretations and Charles Pastore CHAPTER II (ADMINISTRA- other relief necessary to allow Applicant’s 507 Westfield Road No Fee If No Recovery TION) OF THE CODE OF THE proposed use of the property. Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH All interested persons may be present AGENDA: Permit Extension PLAINS TO AMEND SUBSEC- and be heard. The file pertaining to this ACTION(S) TO BE TAKEN: To be De- TION 2-18.17 (SPECIAL PO- Call Me For A Free Consultation application is in the Office of the Zoning termined LICEMEN AND POLICE- Board of Adjustment and available for pub- 1 T - 5/24/18, The Times Fee: $18.87 WOMEN). lic inspection during regular office hours. Shannon Rapant BOZENA LACINA, RMC Secretary to the Zoning Board Municipal Clerk 1 T - 5/24/18, The Times Fee: $26.52 1 T - 5/24/18, The Times Fee: $38.76

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PUBLICATION Teen Teaches WWII Vet, 99, Commentary How to Use Smart Phone SCOTCH PLAINS — Sitting and said, “And overwhelming.” speaking with Hayward Wheaton at To help older adults like Mr. Memorial Day: Honoring All his home in Scotch Plains is like Wheaton sort out their smart phone taking a step back in history. On Oc- angst, SAGE Eldercare has a free Who Answered the Call tober 30, Mr. Wheaton will celebrate program called Teen Tech Support, his 100th birthday. He is hoping for a which teams a tech-savvy teenager From the first patriots to take up the reading of letters sent by military small party and a big chocolate cake. with an older adult to offer help in- the cause of our fledgling nation’s personnel home to their loved ones. Originally from Jersey City, Mr. cluding how to place a call, how to independence, American men and On Monday, ceremonies and the lay- Wheaton can remember when he text, find e-mail, use FaceTime, load women have defended the precious ing of wreaths will take place in both made $60 a month working as an apps and more. right of people to live free. It is a Fanwood and Scotch Plains. The elevator operator, when the mailman SAGE Volunteer Coordinator Amy tradition that has been upheld over Fanwood-Scotch Plains Memorial came twice a day (stamps were two Stuart started the program earlier this nearly two-and-a-half centuries, in Day Parade will follow. cents), and when making a phone call year after a number of SAGE clients campaigns spanning seas and conti- Neighboring communities such as required a live operator’s assistance. told her the trouble they were having nents, to the present day. Millions Mountainside, Cranford and He shares stories of serving in the with their phones. Volunteers either have given their lives on behalf of Garwood likewise will hold and par- Army during World War II and work- go to the adult’s home or assist in liberty, not living to see the victo- ticipate in ceremonies and parades on ing, in part, as a laborer digging graves group sessions at SAGE. ries their valor helped to attain. Monday in recognition of those who for both German and American sol- Mr. Wheaton was tutored at his home It is these fallen heroes we honor gave their lives in freedom’s name. diers. The day the Holland Tunnel by eighth-grade Pingry student Griffin each year on Memorial Day week- In his Gettysburg Address, deliv- opened, Mr. Wheaton walked through Faecher of Berkeley Heights. After end, their service and sacrifice com- ered November 19, 1863, at the site it. He can remember life pre-televi- two sessions, he said he was comfort- memorated through ceremonies and of the battle subsequently considered sion and how much he enjoyed using able making and receiving calls, texting parades, testimonies and music, the turning point in the American his ham radio to communicate with and taking photos. “He was great,” CARING COLLEAGUES...Caring Contact, a volunteer-staffed crisis hotline among other tributes. Our local towns Civil War, President Abraham Lin- people all over the world. He recalls Mr. Wheaton said of his 14-year-old and listening community located in Westfield, recently welcomed new members to will again hold remembrance events coln described those fallen in the con- with gratitude his grandmother pay- teacher. For Griffin, the experience of its board of trustees. Pictured, from left to right, are: Vicki Simpson, Andrea Jestin this Sunday and Monday, to which flict as having given “the last full ing for him to go to college ($9 per working with a World War II veteran and Michele Fine. the public is invited as a show of measure of devotion.” credit when he began) and graduating was exciting and mutually beneficial. support and appreciation for all mili- Such devotion has been reflected in from New York University in 1948. “It was amazing. I was shocked when Simpson, Jestin and Fine tary veterans — both those still living each generation of America’s military He became a physical therapist and I went back the second time and he had and those gone from our midst but since our country’s founding, from the enjoyed a long and successful career. mastered everything from our first ses- who live on in memory. World War I “doughboys” to the “great- He learned to fly planes in the 1960s sion. I couldn’t believe that someone Join Caring Contact Board Westfield will begin its observances est generation” of World War II; from and took up golf in the 1950s. Just last who is almost 100 would want to learn Monday with opening ceremonies at those who served in the Korean Con- year he was awarded “Most Inspiring to use a cell phone,” said Griffin. He WESTFIELD — Caring Contact Ms. Fine is a vice-president at JP the World War I Veterans Memorial flict, which ended 65 years ago this Player” at Galloping Hill Golf Course noted that of all the community work has announced the addition of Vicki Morgan Private Bank. She holds a Monument, followed by the annual year, to the Vietnam veterans whose in Clark. “Inspiring” is a word that he has done, this felt different. “Some- Simpson, Andrea Jestin and Michele Bachelor of Arts degree in Econom- parade. The 57-foot monument me- patriotism often was cruelly and un- suits him well. times the work can feel impersonal, Fine to its board of trustees. ics from Emory University and a Fi- morializes Westfield’s “Boys of ’17" justly derided and dismissed, to all our Not one to stay idle for very long, but with this I can see the impact of Ms. Simpson is the assistant pro- nancial Planning Certification from — so named for the year the United troops who have since fought and con- Mr. Wheaton recently decided to turn what I’m doing.” gram director for Jewish Family Ser- Fairleigh Dickinson University. She States entered what was then called tinue to safeguard freedom on mul- in his flip phone for a new smart To learn more about SAGE’s Teen vice of Central New Jersey and is a has friends and family members who “the great war.” All these sons of tiple fronts today. phone. Learning to use it has been a Tech Support, call (908) 598-5548 or graduate of the University of Southern would have benefited from an organi- Westfield lost their lives in that war, We encourage all our readers to challenge. “It’s smarter than I am,” he e-mail [email protected]. Florida with a Bachelor of Arts degree zation like Caring Contact. “I want to which ended a century ago this year. join us in saluting these champions of in Mass Communications and Public help spread awareness of Caring Con- Scotch Plains and Fanwood will freedom with their presence at Me- Relations. She is a longtime resident tact in the community and beyond continue their joint commemoration morial Day events this weekend, and of Westfield, where she has raised her Westfield so that more people who this year. The seventh annual Memo- to bring their children as well. The three children, Emily, Julia and Rachel. need help can get it,” she said. rial Day Concert, to be held Sunday priceless freedom won time and again Through her work and volunteer expe- Additionally, Ms. Fine serves on the evening on the north-side lawn of the through the service and the lives of riences Ms. Simpson has seen that Impact Finance Committee for the Fanwood train station, will feature our fellow Americans is a legacy that non-profits like Caring Contact are National Council of Jewish Women the Westfield Community Band and must forever be preserved. vital to the survival of a community. “It and is a volunteer for Habitat for Hu- seems that the stigma around mental manity. Ms. Fine has lived in Westfield health is lifting, and I would like to be since 1991 with her husband, David, Fanwood Announces Events part of the continued solution as a and has two sons, Adam and Ben. board member,” she said. Caring Contact is an award-win- Ms. Jestin is a volunteer listener at ning, volunteer-staffed crisis hotline Honoring Memorial Day Caring Contact as well as training and listening community. Located in FANWOOD — The Borough of vice for their country. All are encour- assistant and facilitator for new lis- Westfield, it provides active listening Fanwood has announced the lineup of aged to bring a chair in which to sit and tener volunteers. “As a board mem- support and best-in-class education Memorial Day events and observances enjoy the night, which will conclude ber I will have an active role in mak- to central and northern New Jersey. that will take place this weekend. with speeches from local dignitaries, ing Caring Contact the best it can be. For more information on volunteer Fanwood will be the host to the annual veterans and family members. I hope to be able to contribute to that opportunities, call (908) 301-1899 or Memorial Day Concert and Memorial On Memorial Day, Monday, May goal,” she stated. visit caringcontact.org. Day Observance and Parade. 28, all are invited to the Fanwood Ms. Jestin is the executive director “Memorial Day serves as a day of War Memorial in front of the of human resources at Instinet in New PUBLIC NOTICE remembrance for those we lost and Fanwood Memorial Library, located York City. She is a resident of TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS acknowledgement of the sacrifices at North Avenue and Tillotson Road, Mountainside, where she lives with PLANNING BOARD they made for our country,” said for the Annual Memorial Day Cer- her husband, Edward Jestin. She re- TAKE NOTICE, that on Monday, April Mayor Colleen Mahr. “I’m honored emony of Remembrance beginning ceived a Bachelor of Arts degree in 23, 2018, the Planning Board of the Town- that Fanwood will be the host to so at 9 a.m. Mayor Mahr and members TECH TEAM...Griffin Faecher, 14, of Berkeley Heights helps World War II Speech Pathology and Audiology ship of Scotch Plains, Union County, New many great events this year to honor of the Fanwood Borough Council veteran Hayward Wheaton, 99, of Scotch Plains learn to use his smart phone from Brooklyn College. Jersey, approved the application of 2019 Memorial Day.” will host local veterans’ groups and through a program at SAGE Eldercare called Teen Tech Support. The free Mountain Scotch Plains, LLC for property dignitaries for the placing of wreaths program partners a teenager with an older adult in both their home and at located at 310 and 320 Park Avenue, Block The Seventh Annual Memorial Day SAGE to teach older adults how to use their smart phones. The program PUBLIC NOTICE 1001, Lots 45 and 46 for preliminary and Concert will be held on the north-side and reading of the names of final site approval with bulk variance and teaches participants how to make calls, answer calls, text, get e-mail, facetime TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD lawn at the Fanwood Train Station, Fanwoodians lost in combat, fol- waiver relief after proposing to demolish lowed by a gun salute. and other functions. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT the structures and uses on the existing lots beginning at 6:30 p.m., on Sunday, In accordance with the ordinances of the to support future development of a Chase May 27. The theme of the concert, “A Finally, the annual Memorial Day Spencer Savings Names Alexandre As Township of Cranford, and the statutes of Bank with remote drive-thru facility and Tribute to Fallen Heroes,” will be rec- Parade gets underway in Scotch Plains the State of New Jersey, Notice is hereby associated site upgrades for the B-2 Dis- ognized throughout the night as the at 10:45 a.m. and makes its way south served upon you that an application for trict. The Resolution memorializing said Westfield Community Band plays pa- on Park and Martine Avenues through New Westfield Financial Ctr. Mgr. development, Application No. ZBA-18-007 approval was duly presented and adopted to be located in Zone: R-2, on the premises by the Planning Board at its regularly sched- triotic tunes and traditional marches to Fanwood, ending on La Grande Av- Spencer Savings Bank, a commu- a.m. to 8 p.m., with a 24-hour ATM known as 1052 Coolidge Street, Cranford, uled meeting on May 14, 2018. A copy of commemorate all of the men and women enue. The parade’s overarching theme, nity bank headquartered in Elmwood machine available. Additionally, the New Jersey 07016, Block No. 132, Lot No. said Resolution has been filed in the office who lost their lives during military ser- “Remember and Honor All Those Who 5, has been submitted by: Gary A. Palm of of the Planning Board and/or the office of Sacrificed,” will be celebrated through Park, N.J., has announced that Marta Financial Center will house a loan 1052 Coolidge Street, Cranford, New Jer- the municipal clerk and is available for Alexandre will serve as manager for production office featuring top lend- sey 07016. public inspection. PUBLIC NOTICE military honor guards, regional high- Shannon Rapant school bands, local first responders and the new Westfield Financial Center, ing professionals. The proposed development involves and UNION COUNTY BOARD Land Use Secretary expected to open in early July 2018. “Spencer Savings Bank offers the requires the granting of relief from the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS several community groups as they march 1 T - 5/24/18, The Times Fee: $22.95 following requirements of the ordinance so NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD through Scotch Plains and Fanwood. Ms. Alexandre, currently Spencer’s same capabilities of a larger bank, but as to permit: Garwood branch manager, not only with a high level of personal attention PUBLIC NOTICE Date Adopted: 5/17/18 Leading the parade will be Marine Ordinance: #255-38b Sideline Setback Public Notice is hereby given that the and #255-34 increase of Impervious Corps Colonel Konstantine E. works in Union County, but is also a and customer commitment that can’t UNION COUNTY BOARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Ground Requirement for the installation of longtime resident, giving her a strong be found elsewhere,” Ms. Alexandre OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ers has awarded a contract without com- Zoganas, this year’s grand marshal. an In-ground Pool and any additional relief NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD petitive bidding as an extraordinary He will be accompanied by Ed Miller sense of what local residents and busi- said. “Our customers comment to us that may be required from the board. Date Adopted: 5/17/18 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. nesses need in a community financial all the time that they’ve really experi- The Zoning Board will conduct a public and Joe Nagy of Fanwood, the 2017 Public Notice is hereby given that the 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the hearing on this matter on June 11, 2018 at grand marshals, who did not get to ride institution. She is celebrating 15 years enced how dedicated our staff is and Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- resolution authorizing it is available for 8:15 p.m. in Room 107 of the Cranford with Spencer this June. how we’ve gone the extra mile for ers has awarded a contract without com- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk in the parade due to inclement weather Township Municipal Building, 8 Spring- petitive bidding as an extraordinary of the Board. last year. Colonel Zoganas, a resident The Financial Center will show- them. It’s going to be exciting to see field Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey. Any unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. case the latest banking technology all we can do for the Westfield com- person or persons affected by this applica- RESOLUTION NO: 2018-456 of Scotch Plains, is an Iraq War vet- 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the tion will have an opportunity to present any amending (Resolution No. 2016-541) eran and currently assigned to the designed to simplify routine banking; munity.” resolution authorizing it is available for objections to the proposed development. AWARDED TO: Bridgeway Rehabili- interactive teller machines will allow Spencer will continue to announce public inspection in the Office of the Clerk National Defense University in Wash- The Board does, however, have the right tation Services, Inc., Elizabeth, New of the Board. ington, D.C., where he provides train- customers to conduct transactions additional details and special offers to exclude repetitious testimony. Jersey using a remote-controlled kiosk while pertaining to the Westfield Financial All documents relating to this application RESOLUTION NO: 2018-455 SERVICE: to support services such as ing and exercise support to the Center being virtually guided by a banker. Center as its July opening date ap- may be inspected by the public Monday amending (Resolution No. 2016-590) intensive case management, outpatient for Applied Strategic Learning. He There will also be on-site bank repre- proaches. through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AWARDED TO: Urban League of counseling, development of peer support will retire on June 1. a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Planning/Zoning Union County, Elizabeth, New Jersey and progress monitoring The annual parade is funded by the sentatives to assist with account open- To learn more about Spencer Sav- Department, Cranford Township Munici- SERVICE: to provide rental and security PERIOD: July 1, 2016- December 31, ings, loan applications, loan closings ings Bank, visit pal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, payment assistance to parolees returning 2018 Borough of Fanwood and the Town- and more. www.spencersavings.com. Cranford, New Jersey. to Union County COSTS: to reduce the total amount con- ship of Scotch Plains. The concert is Located at 240 North Avenue West, * * * Applicant PERIOD: August 1, 2016- December tract by $30,000 for a new total contract presented through the generosity of across the street from the Westfield Gary A. Palm 31, 2018 amount of $191,211.38 local donors, including individuals, Paid Bulletin Board 1052 Coolidge Street James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk businesses and community organiza- train station, the Financial Center will goleader.com/form/bulletin Cranford, New Jersey 07016 of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders operate on the extended hours of 8 1 T - 5/24/18, The Leader Fee: $37.74 1 T - 5/24/18, The Leader Fee: $22.44 1 T - 5/24/18, The Leader Fee: $26.52 tions, that underwrite the expenses of staging the concert. 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Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk of the Board Chosen Freeholders Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 • Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 • Call Jeff at 908-232-4407 • email Ad PDF to [email protected] 1 T - 5/24/18, The Leader Fee: $35.19 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 24, 2018 Page 7 Ceremonies, Parade on Tap Memorial Day Programs To Monday In Westfield Honor U.S. War Casualties WESTFIELD — The annual ceremonies will be performed by FANWOOD/SCOTCH PLAINS service and presentation of wreaths Westfield Memorial Day Parade is members of “The Fighting 69th Regi- — Fanwood and Scotch Plains will at the Fanwood Memorial Library at scheduled for Monday, May 28. Open- ment New York State Volunteers.” honor American military personnel 5 Forest Road. A memorial tribute ing ceremonies will begin at 9 a.m. at The 69th was the first regiment of the of all wars who made the ultimate and laying of wreaths will take place the World War I Monument Circle at famed Irish Brigade of the Union sacrifice by giving their lives in ser- at 10 a.m. at the gazebo at Park the North Avenue and East Broad Street Army during the Civil War. Today, vice to their country. These fallen Avenue and Front Street in down- Plaza. Participating organizations are members use authentic uniforms and heroes will be recognized at several town Scotch Plains. requested to be at the Lord & Taylor equipment to accurately portray the events in the two communities during The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Me- West parking lot by 8 a.m., where line soldiers as they were in 1862. Memorial Day weekend. morial Day Parade will follow this of march positions will be assigned. Grand Marshal Teddy Grossi, with The seventh annual Memorial Day ceremony. The theme for this year’s Opening ceremonies will feature a contingent of veterans, will lead the Concert will take place this Sunday, parade is “Remember and Honor All remarks by Allan Betau, past com- parade. Mayor Brindle, the town May 27, on the north-side lawn of the Those Who Sacrificed.” The parade mander of Westfield American Le- council and members of the board of Fanwood Train Station beginning at will recognize the service, commit- gion Martin Wallberg Post No. 3. Mr. education will follow. 6:30 p.m. The Westfield Community ment and sacrifices of America’s armed Betau will reflect on this year’s 100th Participating this year will be vari- Band will play patriotic tunes and tra- forces who have defended and con- anniversary of the ending of World ous civic groups, among them the ditional marches. The program also tinue to protect their nation. The grand War I. He also will announce a planned Westfield Neighborhood Council. will include the reading of letters writ- marshal of the parade is Iraq war vet- tribute on September 13, 2018 by the The Fire Department, Police Depart- ten by members of the United States eran Konstantine Zoganas, Colonel, Genealogical Society of the West ment, Department of Public Works, military to their loved ones back home. United States Marine Corps Reserve. Fields to “The Boys of ’17” and the Girl Scouts, Brownies, Boy and Cub On Monday, May 28, observances Starting at 10:45 a.m. at the gazebo ending of World War I. Scouts also will be part of the tribute. will begin with a memorial service at in downtown Scotch Plains, the pa- Westfield Mayor Shelley Brindle In keeping with the spirit of Memo- 8 a.m. at American Legion Post No. rade will proceed along Park Avenue, will express her thoughts on the im- rial Day, the parade committee will 209, located at 237 Park Avenue at move down Martine Avenue into the portance of Memorial Day as well. honor three Westfield veterans and Sunset Place in Scotch Plains. center of Fanwood and end at Bob D’Arecca, chaplain for Post their families with a unique tie to the At 9 a.m., there will be a memorial LaGrande Park in Fanwood. No. 3, will offer the opening prayer town. Each of the three families had a and benediction. member who served during World Mr. Christopher Bielak and Miss Brigid Leigh Ryan Kerry Stubbs will sing an a cappella War II in the United States Navy and rendition of “God Bless America.” each of the families, at different times, The Westfield High School Cho- lived in the same house at 3 Stanley rale Group, conducted by John Oval, an Edwardian foursquare home Miss Brigid Leigh Ryan Brzozowski, will sing “The Star- built in the early 1900s. Spangled Banner.” The Westfield George J. Morgan, Jr. was a Navy High School Marching Band, led by pilot who went missing in action off To Wed Mr. Christopher Bielak Chris Vitali, will play patriotic music Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands; along the parade route. Richard Lagreze, a lieutenant who com- Gregory L. Ryan and Alberta Westfield High School. In 2013 Ted Schlosberg, Ed.D., executive manded the minesweeper U.S.S. Capria-Ryan, of Millsboro, Del., she earned her Bachelor of Arts director of the New Jersey Workshop Minivet in 1945, and William J. formerly of Westfield, have an- degree in Film Editing from for the Arts (NJWA) will play “Taps.” MacRitchie, who served on the U.S.S nounced the engagement of their Emerson College in Boston, Mass. As a special tribute to veterans, he is Price. The parade route will pass Stanley daughter, Miss Brigid Leigh Ryan Mr. Bielak is a 2005 graduate of requesting that any veteran who plays Oval and a brief stop will be made as the of Jersey City, to Mr. Christopher Old Bridge High School and in an instrument or who would like to veterans salute these three sailors. Bielak, also of Jersey City. He is 2009 he earned his Bachelor of learn to play contact the NJWA to set After the opening ceremonies, the the son of Richard and Jayne Bielak Science degree in Computer Sci- up a schedule for free lessons. Mr. parade line of march will be directed of Old Bridge. ence from Rutgers University. Schlosberg would like to create a by Barbara Verdic. The parade route Miss Ryan is a 2009 graduate of A 2019 wedding is being planned. musical ensemble with veterans. will be up East Broad Street, ending Wreaths will be sponsored by the at Fairview Cemetery, where a final American Legion, Legion Auxiliary ceremony by the American Legion at Cranford Reveals Marchers and the Sons of the American Legion. the Civil War section will take place. Larry Sheldon, a Westfield resident, Music during the parade will be is sponsoring a wreath from the U.S. presented by the Westfield High School For Memorial Day Parade Coast Guard that will be presented by Band directed by Chris Vitali. The Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader and The Times CRANFORD — The Cranford Rec- the Cranford Hockey Club. The SPIRITUAL LEADER...Pastor Christopher Belden, pictured at right, of the members of the Girl Scouts. The Westfield Community Band will keep reation and Parks Department has an- Cranford High School Madrigal En- Community Presbyterian Church of Mountainside, has announced his retirement Westfield PAL and the Westfield the marchers “in step” with a variety of nounced that its annual Memorial Day semble and the Cranford High School as pastor after serving the church for 32 years. Mayor Paul Mirabelli presented Boosters will present wreaths honor- patriotic music. This band, established Parade will take place on Monday, Band will provide musical selections the pastor with a proclamation during the May 15 meeting of Mountainside’s ing veterans. in 1912, is among the longest-standing May 28. The lineup will begin at 8:30 at the ceremony. governing body. During the ceremonies there will community bands in the country. a.m. at the Cranford Community Cen- In the event of inclement weather, PUBLIC NOTICE be a series of bell tolls echoing from After the parade there will be a ter, located at 220 Walnut Avenue. services only will be held at the PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS the bell tower of the First United barbecue at the American Legion Post Marching will commence at 9 a.m., Cranford Community Center at 10 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Methodist Church. Jack Panosh, at the corner of Crossway Place and ending with a traditional memorial a.m. A limited number of American ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PLEASE BE ADVISED, that the Zoning Westfield Bell Master and town clock North Avenue. All are welcome. ceremony at Memorial Park on Spring- stick flags will be distributed to those Board of Adjustment of the Township of curator, will coordinate the ringing. In the event of poor or questionable field Avenue between Riverside Drive along the parade route. For further PLEASE BE ADVISED, that the Zoning Scotch Plains will hold a public hearing on Board of Adjustment of the Township of June 7, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., at the Munici- He also will ride through the parade weather on the day of the parade, call and Central Avenue, at 10 a.m. information, call the Recreation and Scotch Plains will hold a public hearing on pal Building, 430 Park Avenue, First Floor route with the Town Bell. (908) 233-2767 for an outgoing mes- Joining the line of march will be the Parks Department at (908) 709-7283. June 7, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., at the Munici- Council Chambers to hear the application The gun volleys at the opening sage and instruction. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Color pal Building, 430 Park Avenue, First Floor of Daniel Cody, 10 Round Hill Road, Block Guard, Grand Marshal James Council Chambers to hear the application 15901, Lot 26, R-1 Zone who proposes to Library Acquires of DMF Service Company, of Scotch Plains, install an in-ground pool in the right rear Silkensen, United States Army; VFW New Jersey for property located at 2208 area of the aforementioned property, con- Rotary Foundation to Hold Post No. 335, the Cranford High ‘Father Bob’ Book Old Farm Road, Block 6703, Lot 1, R-2 trary to the following Zoning Ordinance: School Band, flag bearers carried by CRANFORD — The Cranford Zone who proposes to construct a deck at Section 23-3.4D, Paragraph A, R-1 Boy Scout Troops No. 75 and 80, the Public Library, located at 224 Walnut the aforementioned single family dwelling, Zone, Schedule of Yard and Building Art Exhibition and Auction contrary to the following Zoning Ordinance: Height Limitations for Detached Sec- mayor and township committee, Avenue, recently obtained a copy of Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph C, R-2 ondary Buildings: Column 2 Side & Rear WESTFIELD — The Westfield included. Some of the most recog- Cranford Police, Cranford Fire De- “Better Than We Believed 2” by the Zone, Schedule of Lot, Yard and Build- Yard Set-Backs: Minimum Required: 30 Rotary Club Foundation, the non- nizable featured artists are Chagall, partment, Cranford First Aid Squad, Reverend Robert J. Cormier. ing Regulations: Column 10 Rear Yard feet, Proposed: 30 feet from side – com- Neiman, Moses, Wyeth, Rockwell, Cranford Council Knights of Colum- Born and raised in Cranford, “Fa- Set-Back: Minimum Required: 35 feet, Pro- plies. Proposed: 15 feet from rear – vari- profit fund-raising arm of the town’s posed: 27 feet +/- by plan. ance required. 97-year-old Rotary club, has an- Gorman and many, many more.” bus, Union County Pipes and Drums ther Bob,” as he was called by his The Applicant is also requesting any and The Applicant is also requesting any and nounced that it will host a Gala Art The First Congregational Church is Band, Cranford Historical Society, many friends and parishioners, served all variances deemed to be necessary at all variances deemed to be necessary at Exhibition and Auction on Satur- located at 125 Elmer Street. Tickets Crane’s Ford D.A.R., Hillside Avenue as a minister in Newark and Jersey the time of the hearing, including any other the time of the hearing, including any other are available from any Westfield Band, Cranford Democratic Club, City, a prison chaplain, a rehabilita- waivers, exceptions, interpretations and waivers, exceptions, interpretations and day evening, June 9, at the First other relief necessary to allow Applicant’s other relief necessary to allow Applicant’s Congregational Church of Rotarian and many local realtors. Ad- Azure-Masada Lodge No. 22, tion counselor, and as president of the proposed use of the property. proposed use of the property. Westfield. Proceeds from the event mission is $10. Anyone with questions Cranford Republican Club, the mayor board of Project Live, Inc., an Essex All interested persons may be present All interested persons may be present will benefit the club’s local initia- may contact Mr. Mindak at (201) 410- and council of the Borough of County nonprofit that provides men- and be heard. The file pertaining to this and be heard. The file pertaining to this 8282 or [email protected]. Garwood, Garwood Fire Department, tal health services in Essex County. application is in the Office of the Zoning application is in the Office of the Zoning tives: Project Hunger, community Board of Adjustment and available for pub- Board of Adjustment and available for pub- grants and college scholarships. Garwood First Aid Squad, American After his death in 2014 on Mount lic inspection during regular office hours. lic inspection during regular office hours. “Rotary is bringing this new event Lab Rescue, Sunny Acres Civic Group, Hood, Ore., he was honored by the Shannon Rapant Shannon Rapant to Westfield as a fun, different and Legal Advertising Shining Stars, Cranford Elks No. 2006 City of Newark with a street named Secretary to the Zoning Board Secretary to the Zoning Board inexpensive way for people to help us Motorcycle Club, Car Group and other after him. “Better Than We Believed 1 T - 5/24/18, The Times Fee: $28.56 1 T - 5/24/18, The Times Fee: $30.09 to assist the community through ser- MORE IN BACK SECTION vehicles, Orange Avenue Band, 2,” a 2018 followup to an earlier vice projects and grants,” said Marta Cranford Community of Girl Scouts, volume by Reverend Cormier, is a Alexandre, chairwoman of the foun- PUBLIC NOTICE Boy Scout Troops No. 75 and 80, Cub reflection on faith and religion through dation. “Tickets are just $10 each and TOWN OF WESTFIELD Scout Packs No. 75 and 103, Cranford the eyes of multiple characters. The Westfield Pediatric include hors d’oeuvres, wine and WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY Lacrosse Club, Cranford Baseball and book will be added to the library’s cheese, craft beer, dessert and coffee. SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2215 Softball League, Cranford Soccer, and circulating collection. Dental Group “Our chairman, Joe Mindak, has CAPITAL ORDINANCE OF done an outstanding job of identify- THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, ing a large selection of artwork in a IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, This is your new home NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING variety of media that includes some- THE ACQUISITION OF VARI- thing that will satisfy the taste and OUS VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT we are talking about pocketbook of just about everyone,” AND MACHINERY FOR THE Mrs. Alexandre continued. USE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS IN, BY Mr. Mindak, who recently joined AND FOR THE TOWN, AP- the club, was previously president of PROPRIATING THEREFOR the Rotary Club of Hoboken, where THE SUM OF $1,550,000 AND he was involved in similar fundraisers. PROVIDING THAT SUCH SUM SO APPROPRIATED SHALL “It’s an enjoyable night led by BE RAISED FROM THE CAPI- professional auctioneers,” he said. TAL IMPROVEMENT FUND Owen Brand “Attendees can preview the inven- OF THE TOWN. Mortgage Development Officer tory ahead of time when it will be on NOTICE Phone - 908.789.2730 view for an hour beginning at 6 p.m. Notice is hereby given that the foregoing Cell - 908.337.7282 The auction begins at 8. The genres ordinance was approved for final adoption include contemporary art, impres- by the Town Council of the Town of Email - [email protected] sionist, seascapes, Americana, Westfield at a Regular Meeting held on NMLS # 222999 May 22, 2018. Christian and Judaic, Primitive, All loans subject to approval. Equal Housing Lender. Santander Bank, N.A. is a Member FDIC and a wholly owned Tara Rowley, RMC subsidiary of Banco Santander, S.A. 2017 Santander Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Santander, Santander Bank African-American and sports. 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With an eclectic mix of East- Was Florist For Over 30 Years and Applied Psychoanalysis, located to 18 who have had a parent or sibling ing Program theme this year, “Librar- ern European and Middle Eastern at 301 S. Livingston die, with concurrent sup- ies Rock,” the Cranford Public Li- tunes, including polka and czardas, Ann Marie Suriani, 52, passed away Avenue, Livingston, will port groups for their par- brary will highlight local artists and a the band is known for inspiring au- on Sunday, May 13, 2018. Born in offer a workshop on ents or guardians. Sup- diverse range of musical styles dur- diences to dance in the aisles. Illinois, she was a resident of “Loss, Grief, Mourning port for children and ing its 2018 Summer Concert Series. The Amir Vahab Trio will perform Mountainside. and Complicated Grief” teens living with a par- All concerts will be sponsored by the on Wednesday, August 15, at 7:30 Ann loved working with flowers, on Wednesday, May 30, ent or sibling with a life- Friends of the Cranford Public Li- p.m. Honored as a peacemaker and as she was a florist for over 30 years. from noon to 1 p.m. altering physical illness brary and held at the Cranford Com- virtuoso, Amir Vahab is a composer/ She also enjoyed sailing and fishing. It is estimated that as also is available. Addi- munity Center. vocalist and lecturer specializing in a She was predeceased by her mother many as one in three tionally, free, year-round “Rewind — Back to Classic wide variety of traditional Persian in- and father. bereavements result in support groups are of- Rock” will take place on Wednes- struments: the tanbour, ney, daf, tar Surviving are her devoted husband, “morbid outcome or fered for young adults day, June 20, at 7:30 p.m. New and oud. Mr. Vahab is noted for his Richard Suriani; her loving stepson, pathological patterns who have had a friend, Jersey-based, three-piece band Re- expertise in Persian culture and his- Richard M., and his wife, Stephanie; of grief.” In this type of sibling, parent or other wind will play the songs of great tory, and for the spirituality present in her beloved two grandchildren, complicated grief, important person in their American artists, the British Inva- his music and teachings. His songs Gabriella and Matthew; her two broth- painful emotions are so Mary Robinson life die, or who have a sion and the Summer of Love. Re- weave fiery instrumentals and melo- ers, Matt and Rob of California, and long lasting and severe parent, sibling or friend wind members include John dies of the ancient lands of the Middle her aunt and uncle, Suzanne and that people have trouble accepting living with an illness. For more infor- Charles. Delgiodice (guitar), Ken Cohen East that include Persian, Turkish, Ann Marie Suriani the loss and resuming their lives. mation about Imagine, visit (drums) and Rich Loughlin (bass). Azeri and beyond. May 24, 2018 This workshop will examine the un- imaginenj.org or call (908) 264-3100. The Odessa Klezmer Band will No registration is required for these derlying factors in both normal and be featured on Wednesday, July 11, free concerts. The Cranford Com- maladaptive grief. It is designed to be Knights Blood Drive at 7:30 p.m. Under the direction of munity Center is located at 220 Wal- helpful to anyone coping with or work- bandleader, accordionist and vocal- nut Avenue and is accessible to all. Peace and Justice Committee ing with individuals coping with loss Set For Saturday ist Ed Goldberg, the Odessa For more information about the or overwhelming experiences and help AREA — Knights of Columbus Klezmer Band has played the joy- Friends of the Cranford Public Li- them to design effective, coping inter- No. 3240 of Roselle Park will spon- ous dance music of the Klezmorim brary, go to cranfordlibrary.org and Announces Two Events ventions. sor a Community Blood Drive this (Jewish folk musicians) throughout click on Friends of the Library. WESTFIELD — Madeleine enue, Westfield. It is free and open Mary Robinson, executive director Saturday, May 26. It will be held from Korfmacher, co-chairwoman of the to the public. of Imagine, A Center for Coping with 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Church of the Peace and Justice Committee of On Sunday, June 10, there will be Loss, will be the workshop presenter. Assumption, located at 113 Chiego F-SP Thrift Shop to Feature Holy Trinity and St. Helen’s, will an Ecumenical Gathering of Love/ Professionals and anyone from the Place, Roselle Park. give a presentation on Thursday, Justice Worshiping Community at community are invited. To RSVP, con- Complimentary cholesterol screen- May 31, on her recent eight-day 2:30 p.m. in the Holy Trinity Parish tact [email protected] or (973) 629- ings will be available. Sandwiches Wedding Items For June mission trip to Nicaragua. She will Center, located at 315 First Street, 1005. CEUs are available for many and refreshments will be served to all SCOTCH PLAINS — The Father’s Day is Sunday, June 17. share pictures, experiences of Nica- Westfield. The inspiration to form professions for a fee of $15. For more donors. To make an appointment, call Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service Thrift shop hours are Tuesday raguan joys and struggles, and spe- an Ecumenical Solidarios Worship- information, call (973) 629-1005. (201) 251-3703 or access League has announced that its thrift through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 cific ways the Westfield area com- ing Community came about during Imagine is a free, year-round, peer donor.cbsblood.org/donor/schedules/ shop, located at 1741 East 2nd p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 munity can help. a recent mission trip to Nicaragua. grief support center located in drive_schedule/47541. Street, Scotch Plains, is ready for p.m. The shop accepts new and Her focus will be on the visits Participants gather to sing songs of June weddings. From Tuesday, June gently-used items during business made to various Peaceworks the civil rights movement and free- 5, the Wedding Windows will fea- hours, and volunteers can be Projects, including a children’s cen- dom struggles from around the Antique Appraisals to Be ture the bride and groom plus items reached at the shop during those ter to help homeless teens, medical world; to share one another’s com- associated with their special day. hours at (908) 322-5420. The and dental clinics, women’s sup- mitments and support one another Wedding gowns and tuxedos will League always welcomes new port programs to help victims of in the struggles. Held In Fanwood June 3 be available. Window items can be members. Members of the commu- domestic violence, and micro-lend- This gathering will focus on the life FANWOOD — The Fanwood His- appraisal event. purchased Thursday mornings from nity are asked to give the league a ing projects to help impoverished and witness of Dorothy Day, who is to toric Preservation Commission will Such items might be an old official 10 a.m. to noon. Shoppers also will like on its Facebook page, or to women start their own businesses. be canonized for her work for social offer a program of antique appraisals document; a dated piece of gold jew- find Lenox, crystal and other pieces check out its website, Her talk will begin at 7:30 p.m. in justice. A wine-and-cheese reception on Sunday, June 3, between 2 and 4 elry like a ring or set of gold cuff appropriate for gift-giving in the scotchplainsthriftshop.weebly.com. Room 102-103 at St. Helen’s Parish will follow, along with Salvadoran p.m. It will take place in the Fanwood links; a dated decorative household shop’s Collectors’ Corner. Incorporated in 1973, through Center, located at 1600 Rahway Av- food. All are welcome to attend. Museum, located in the historic accessory like a vase; a surviving For wedding guests or women thrift shop sales the Fanwood- Fanwood Railroad Station. The en- child’s toy that was popular one hun- attending formal affairs, the shop Scotch Plains Service League has trance to the museum is from the dred or more years ago, or a sports will have gently-worn special oc- donated more than $1.2 million in Blood Drives to Take Place north side of the railroad station, where item like a baseball signed by a her- casion dresses for $5 to $10. scholarships and to local county there is abundant parking available alded professional star player from a The shop also will feature gift service organizations. on a Sunday. time long ago. Items handed down items for graduates and dads. At Union County Locations Appraising the antiques will be Yola through several generations of a fam- Sierra Club to Learn AREA — The American Red als who are 17 years of age in most Chalabi, the owner of Winterhill An- ily, such as a piece of small furniture SHERIFF’S SALE Cross is counting on volunteer do- states (16 with parental consent tiques, which is located at 425 Park like a flower stand or a cherished Of Renewable Energy nors to give blood and help ensure SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18001692 where allowed by state law), weigh Avenue, Scotch Plains. She will be painting, also may be brought. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY AREA — The Sierra Club Loantaka patient needs can be met this sum- at least 110 pounds and are in gen- joined by her associate, Kurt Horning. The Fanwood Railroad Station is CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY Group will present Chris Fleischman, mer. Around Memorial Day, the erally good health may be eligible Anyone with an antique article that located at North and Martine Av- DOCKET NO. F-046272-14 Red Cross sees a steep decline in Plaintiff: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/ the New Jersey Sierra Club Renew- to donate blood. High-school stu- might be a family inheritance and enues. All are welcome, whether or B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY able Energy coordinator, at its meet- blood donations. Busy summer dents and other donors 18 years of who is curious about its monetary not they are Fanwood residents, and VS. Defendant: JOHN A. FUSCO AND UNITED ing on Wednesday, June 13. The meet- schedules, vacations and school age and younger also have to meet value is invited to bring it to the refreshments will be served. STATES OF AMERICA breaks also cause a drop in dona- Sale Date: 06/20/2018 ing will take place from 7:30 to 9 p.m. certain height and weight require- Writ of Execution: 04/10/2017 at the Library of the Chathams, lo- tions. However, accidents and other ments. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public cated at 214 Main Street, Chatham. medical emergencies do not take a Blood and platelet donors can Scotch Plains Library Posts vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- summer break – patients need blood ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Mr. Fleischman will discuss the save time at their next donation by beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock impacts of climate change, New every minute, every day. using RapidPass® to complete their in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Jersey’s renewable-energy policies Several blood donation opportu- June Book Club Schedule ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash pre-donation reading and health or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. and the Sierra Club’s Ready for 100 nities are scheduled in Union history questionnaire online, on the The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred SCOTCH PLAINS — The in Indian fiction. Eighty-Eight Thousand Ninety-Six and 49/100*** Campaign. He will focus on the new County. They are as follows: day of their donation, before arriv- $388,096.49. administration’s plans to go 100 per- Berkeley Heights — Friday, June Scotch Plains Public Library has The Scotch Plains Public Library’s The property to be sold is located in the Bor- ing at the blood drive. To get book clubs are free and open to the ough of Mountainside. In the County of Union cent renewable in the future, as well 1, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Summit Medi- started, follow the instructions at announced the dates for its June and the State of New Jersey. Book Club meetings. public. For more information, go to Premises commonly known as: 222 Central as bottom-up grassroots organizations cal Group, 1 Diamond Hill Road. RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or Avenue. influencing local leaders to imple- Plainfield — Tuesday, June 5, 4 The Evening Book Club will scotlib.org, e-mail [email protected], Block: 5.20 (f/k/a 5.T) Lot: 62. use the Blood Donor App. call (908) 322-5007, extension no. Dimensions of Lot (approximately): 000.973 ment energy-efficiency and renew- to 9 p.m., Cedarbrook K-8 Center, Another way to support the life- meet on Monday, June 4, at 7 p.m., AC to discuss “The Bridge Ladies” by 204, or stop by the library Reference Nearest Cross Street: Poplar Avenue. able-energy programs. 1049 Central Avenue. saving mission of the American Subject to: Taxes current as of 3/30/2018. The speaker will welcome volun- Westfield — Tuesday, June 5, 3 Betsy Lerner. A 50-year-old Bridge Desk. The Scotch Plains Public Li- Sale subject to subsequent taxes, utilities, liens Red Cross is to become a volunteer brary is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, and interest since 3/30/2018. teers to help lead/join local teams to to 8 p.m., Temple Emanu-El, 756 transportation specialist and de- game provides an unexpected way Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Seven Thou- to cross the generational divide be- one block from Park Avenue in the sand Six Hundred Sixty-Seven and 59/100*** make their towns 100 percent renew- East Broad Street. liver lifesaving blood products to $407,667.59 together with lawful interest and tween a daughter and her mother. center of the township. costs. able by 2035. This meeting is free and To become a blood donor, sim- local area hospitals. For more in- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- open to the public. For more informa- ply download the American Red formation and to apply for a volun- Betsy Lerner takes readers on a tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and powerfully personal literary jour- Blood Pressure Clinic expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion, call (908) 233-2414. Cross Blood Donor App, visit teer transportation specialist posi- money will be deposited into the Superior Court RedCrossBlood.org or call 1- tion, contact Nancy Tobin at (215) ney, where they learn a little about Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Bridge and a lot about life. To Be Held June 12 or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to SHERIFF’S SALE (800)-RED CROSS (1-800-733- 451-4229 or Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature The Afternoon Book Club will meet SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- and extent of that person’s claim and asking for 2767) to make an appointment or [email protected] or visit an order directing payment of the surplus money. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18001409 on Tuesday, June 19, at 1 p.m., to ship nurse will be available at the The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY for more information. All blood rdcrss.org/driver. CHANCERY DIVISION Scotch Plains Public Library for blood will have information regarding the surplus, if types are needed to ensure a reli- discuss “The Private Lives of Mrs. any. UNION COUNTY Sharma” by Ratika Kapur. With equal pressure checks on Tuesday, June 12, There is a full legal description on file in the DOCKET NO. F-008727-17 able supply for patients. A blood Union County Sheriff’s Office. Plaintiff: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA- Promote Your Business: doses of humor and pathos, this book from 10 a.m. to noon. No registration The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this TION, AS SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO donor card or driver’s license or BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, is required. There will be no screen- sale for any length of time without further adver- two other forms of identification goleader.com/form/bulletin is described as a sharp-eyed examina- tisement. THE SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE tion of the clashing of tradition and ings during July and August. Peter Corvelli BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, IN ITS CA- are required at check-in. Individu- Sheriff PACITY AS TRUSTEE FOR THORNBURG modernity, from a dramatic new voice The Scotch Plains Public Library Attorney: MORTGAGE SECURITIES TRUST 2006-6 MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C. VS. SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one 216 HADDON AVENUE Defendant: JAMES F. ZAMBRI A/K/A JAMES SHERIFF’S SALE block from Park Avenue in the center SUITE 201 ZAMBRI; MRS. ZAMBRIA, SPOUSE OF JAMES SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18001404 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18001416 WESTMONT NEW JERSEY 08108 F. ZAMBRIA A/K/A JAMES ZAMBRIA; BANK OF SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18001528 of the township. (856) 858-7080 AMERICA, N.A.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC CHANCERY DIVISION CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY 4 T - 05/24, 05/31, 06/07 REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMI- UNION COUNTY UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION & 06/14/18 Fee: $165.24 NEE FOR E-LOAN, INC.; MARIA SILVA; LAKE- DOCKET NO. F-030066-15 DOCKET NO. F-035681-14 UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S SALE LAND WEST CAPITAL XXIII O/B/O SUCCES- Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL DOCKET NO. F-007148-17 SOR BY ASSIGNMENT TO BANK OF AMERICA TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE AS TRUSTEE Plaintiff: PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCI- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18001533 SHERIFF’S SALE NA; MARINA DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT CO T/ VS. FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE ATES, L.P. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY A BORGATA; PNC BANK NATION ASSOCIA- Defendant: LORI MASE A/K/A LORI MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. VS. CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18001695 TION; AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG COR- LOWENSTEIN MASE A/K/A LORI TRUST 2005-WNC1 MORTGAGE PASS- Defendant: LORRAINE CHRONE, JEFFREY UNION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY PORATION; STATE OF NEW JERSEY LOWENSTEIN; TOM MASE A/K/A THOMAS V. THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005- CHRONE, U.S BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIA- DOCKET NO. F-021091-17 CHANCERY DIVISION Sale Date: 06/06/2018 MASE; PATRICIA HELLER-JACKSON; MID- WMC1 TION FKA U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA- Plaintiff: U.S. BANK TRUST, NA., AS UNION COUNTY Writ of Execution: 02/20/2018 LAND FUNDING, LLC; COUNTY EDUCATORS VS. TION ND TRUSTEE FOR LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPA- DOCKET NO. F-002231-17 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution FCU Defendant: GENE P. NAGEL; LAURIELLE Sale Date: 06/13/2018 TION TRUST Plaintiff: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Sale Date: 06/06/2018 NAGEL; FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY Writ of Execution: 03/12/2018 VS. FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Writ of Execution: 02/27/2018 LLC; STATE OF NEW JERSEY By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Defendant: BARBARA FRANKLIN WINSOR, FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Sale Date: 06/06/2018 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public MR. WINSOR, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF BAR- CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFI- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Writ of Execution: 02/20/2018 vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- BARA FRANKLIN WINSOR, ROBERT J. CATES, SERIES 2005-16 in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- TRIFFIN VS. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Sale Date: 06/13/2018 Defendant: PATRICIA E. CHEATHAM, HIS/ or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Writ of Execution: 03/02/2018 HER HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND PERSONAL The judgment amount is: ***Seven Hundred in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution REPRESENTATIVES, AND HIS, HER,THEIR Thirty Thousand Eight Hundred Forty and 12/ ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, 100*** $730,840.12. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- TITLE AND INTEREST; MR. OR MRS. The property to be sold is located in the munici- The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Fifty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Ninety and ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- CHEATHAM, SPOUSE OR CIVIL PARTNER pality of SCOTCH PLAINS in the County of Twenty-Four Thousand Fifty-Three and 26/100*** or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. 48/100*** $258,590.48. beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock OF PATRICIA E. CHEATHAM UNION and State of New Jersey. $524,053.26. The judgment amount is: ***Eight Hundred MUNICIPALITY: Mountainside Borough. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Sale Date: 06/20/2018 Commonly known as 2020 WINDING BROOK The property to be sold is located in the munici- Twenty-Three Thousand Seventy-Seven and 77/ COUNTY: UNION; STATE OF NEW JERSEY. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Writ of Execution: 03/19/2018 WAY, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY 07076. pality of WESTFIELD in the County of UNION 100*** $823,077.77. STREET & STREET NO: 1331 Wood Valley or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Tax LOT 38, BLOCK 13301. and State of New Jersey. The property to be sold is located in the munici- Road. The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Dimensions of Lot: 001.215. Commonly known as 138 VERNON TER- pality of MOUNTAINSIDE in the County of UNION TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 15.14 f/k/a Ninety-Three Thousand Eleven and 61/100*** vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Nearest Cross Street: BAYBERRY LANE. RACE, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090. and State of New Jersey. 15N; LOT: 42. $393,011.61. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- -2018 - DUE DATE Tax LOT 8, BLOCK 5601. Commonly known as 1634 NOTTINGHAM DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 83.54 feet x 143.00 PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock • QTR2 - 05/01: $7,291.37 OPEN Dimensions of Lot: 50 feet wide by 140 feet WAY, MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092. feet. Town of Westfield, County of Union, in the State in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- • SEWER ACCOUNT #: 07/01/2017 - 12/31/ long. Tax LOT 100, BLOCK 3.A. NEAREST CROSS STREET: 189.82 feet from of New Jersey. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash 2017 $139.80 OPEN PLUS PENALTY; $139.79 Nearest Cross Street: PINE GROVE AVENUE. Dimensions of Lot: 000.399 AC. Brier Patch. PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 229 or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. OPEN PLUS PENALTY; OWED IN ARREARS; 2018 TAXES: QTR2 - 05/01 : $3,564.33 OPEN. Nearest Cross Street: FRIAR LANE. SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE. Windsor Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred SEWER CHARGES ARE BASED ON PRIOR SEWER ACCT#: 9203 01/01/2018 - 12/31/ -2018- DUE DATE All unpaid municipal taxes, assessments and TAX LOT #43; Block # 4004. Fifty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Six and 55/ WATER CONSUMPTION. 2018 $165.00 OPEN. • QTR2 - 05/01: $3,220.86 OPEN liens; Any set of facts which an accurate survey PRIOR LOT# 37.A; Prior Block# 508. 100*** $152,906.55. Total Upset: ***Seven Hundred Fifty-Two Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Thirty-Six Thou- Total Upset: ***Eight Hundred Forty-Two Thou- would disclose; Any restrictions or covenants on APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 35 feet x 113 The property to be sold is located in Borough Thousand One Hundred Eleven and 33/100*** sand Eight Hundred Thirty-Two and 80/100*** sand Three Hundred Ninety-Nine and 26/100*** record which run with the land; Rights of the feet. of Fanwood in the County of Union, and State of $752,111.33 together with lawful interest and $536,832.80 together with lawful interest and $842,399.26 together with lawful interest and United States of America, if any; Any Condo- NEAREST CROSS STREET: Unknown New Jersey. costs. costs. costs. minium lien priority, if any; Any outstanding PUD Taxes: Current through l Quarter of 2018* Commonly known as 56 Glenwood Road, Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or or Homeowner’s Associations dues or fees, if Other: Sewer open balance in the amount of Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. other charges, and any such taxes, charges, other charges, and any such taxes, charges, other charges, and any such taxes, charges, any; Any occupants or persons in possession of $165.00, good through 4/1/18* Tax Lot No. 20; Block 72. liens, insurance premiums or other advances liens, insurance premiums or other advances liens, insurance premiums or other advances the property, if any; Additional municipal charges, *Plus interest on these figures through date of Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 70 x 110. made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested liens, taxes or tax sale certificates and insur- payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water Nearest Cross Street: Ranier Road. parties are to conduct and rely upon their own parties are to conduct and rely upon their own parties are to conduct and rely upon their own ance, if any. and sewer amounts. Total Upset: ***One Hundred Fifty-Six Thou- independent investigation to ascertain whether independent investigation to ascertain whether independent investigation to ascertain whether Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Sixty-Five Thou- Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Three Thou- sand Seven Hundred Forty-Seven and 26/100*** or not any outstanding interest remain of record or not any outstanding interest remain of record or not any outstanding interest remain of record sand Nine Hundred Ninety-Five and 93/100*** sand Eight Hundred Forty-Nine and 56/100*** $156,747.26 together with lawful interest and and/or have priority over the lien being fore- and/or have priority over the lien being fore- and/or have priority over the lien being fore- $265,995.93 together with lawful interest and $403,849.56 together with lawful interest and costs. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. costs. costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. any. any. any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. Peter Corvelli Peter Corvelli Peter Corvelli Peter Corvelli Peter Corvelli Peter Corvelli Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: KML LAW GROUP, P.C. 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The weekly column written by local high school students

By AMANDA PYLE self would be afraid of one actually Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times happening in Westfield. But the sadder With this past friday’s high school part is that I’m not alone in having this shooting in Texas that resulted in ten fear. deaths, the same question that has been My friends and I have had open circling everyone’s minds in recent conversations about the threat of a months comes into the spotlight again: school shooting and how frighteningly when will enough truly ever be enough real this threat has become. I distinctly to create change? recall this type of conversation happen- Some degree of school safety is prac- ing after a lockdown drill that WHS had ticed in the Westfield Public School only six days after the Parkland Shoot- District from the time we’re in elemen- ing back in February. tary school. One of the many drills that I normally can’t remember the little is required is the monthly lockdown details of a lockdown drill but for this drill, which helps to systematically break one, I can state with confidence that I BIG TEN...At a recent Key Club meeting in Westfield High School, Lt. Governor down what people should do in the case was sitting in the back right corner of of Division 6, Hemani Patel, left, presents the current officers with an award. The of an emergency. The problem with this my English class, next to my friend, “Big Ten” award is a certificate recognizing an increase in membership in the club drill is that it plans for what to do after Alex. I have never experienced a qui- of 10 percent or more in the last year. Under the leadership of senior Sarah Ward, an emergency happens, but what many eter lockdown drill in my entire life. PEDAL POWER…Brookside Place School (BPS) installs two new bike racks on (second from right) outgoing president of the student-run club, the high school students — myself included — fear is Not only was every single student para- school grounds in a Pedal to School Campaign to promote healthy lifestyles made community service group was lauded for their work. The Key Club is under the possible in part by a grant from Atlantic Health System’s Atlantic Healthy Schools the lack of protection from these emer- lyzed with fear, but my teacher ap- A+ Challenge, the Brookside PTA and the Cranford Police Department. Pictured, sponsorship of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Westfield, a philanthropic interna- gencies happening in the first place. peared genuinely nervous too, some- tional club that encourages community service and student leadership in children left to right, are: BPS PTA 2nd Vice President Tracy McSweeney; local bike shop and teens. For as long as I can remember, I’ve thing I’d never seen before. gift card raffle winners Cameron Towery, Quinn Wright, Georgia Paine and never been afraid of having an active- It’s not that there is a direct threat in Sophia Santomauro; back row, Atlantic Health System's Health Educator Erica shooter in all of the Westfield schools our town that is worrisome, it’s the Ohrn. I’ve attended. I’ve always thought of continuously recurring high school Scotch Plains-Fanwood lockdown drills as mere government shootings nationwide that create mass mandates, because of course an actual panic among American students. It’s Brookside Place School school shooting would never happen in becoming all too common to hear about BOE Recognizes Teachers my town. It wasn’t until this past year another school shooting happening when I noticed a growing sense of somewhere in America, and this is de- Promotes Pedal Power SCOTCH PLAINS – Margaret Plains-Fanwood Board of Education legitimate fear among my classmates stroying the safe and enjoyable envi- (Peggy) Brown has been nominated was Barbara Prestridge. Mrs. during our own lockdown drills. ronment that schools once had. CRANFORD -- In an effort to Challenge is a school initiative of- by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Pub- Prestridge has been nominated by the All of the high schools where recent Teenagers should only have to focus promote healthy choices and active fered by Atlantic Health System. lic Schools for the Presidential Award board to be recognized as the 2018 shootings took place were just normal on actual schoolwork when in school, lifestyles, Brookside Place School This program funded 36 schools to for Excellence in Mathematics and Arts Educator of the Year by the New schools like the schools here in not on whether or not their high school (BPS) Nurse Paula O’Hara recently assist in the implementation of Science Teaching. The Presidential Jersey State Teen Arts Festival. Westfield. They couldn’t have antici- is going to be the next school to make it began a “Pedal to School” cam- healthy eating and/or active lifestyle Award for Excellence in Mathemat- Mrs. Prestridge is a well-respected pated a mass shooting to happen at their on the continuously growing list of high paign. Through a grant from Atlan- in the school environment. ics and Science Teaching is the high- master teacher with multiple note- school, a place meant to safely further school shootings that have happened in tic Health System’s Atlantic Healthy est recognition that a kindergarten worthy accomplishments as an edu- the education of America’s youth. 2018 alone. Schools A+ Challenge, the gener- Yoga Fundraiser through twelfth grade mathematics, cator, as well as a talented and suc- Westfield High School (WHS) is School safety is a complex national osity of the Brookside PTA and a science or computer science teacher cessful professional painter and mu- frighteningly similar to these schools. issue that has sparked many heavy de- partnership with the Cranford Po- Event Planned may receive for outstanding teaching sician. Mrs. Prestridge has initiated Granted, we are fortunate enough to bates throughout society. There isn’t lice Department, Mrs. O’Hara was WESTFIELD – The public is in- in the United States. the creation of a variety of workshops have a police officer stationed in our going to be one simple solution to this able to offer school-wide bike reg- vited to support the Westfield High Mrs. Brown is a dedicated, pas- aimed at improving writing through school, Officer Elizabeth Savnik, but problem but there is one thing that is istration, a raffle for gift cards to a School Girls Ice Hockey Team on sionate teacher with captivating en- unique and innovative formats. The this fact can’t erase the overwhelming certain: change needs to be made now, local bike shop, a bike safety as- Wednesday, June 6, from 6 p.m. to ergy that engages all students in Scotch Plains-Fanwood fourth sense of fear I have each time I walk into as high school students shouldn’t legiti- sembly and the addition of two bike 7 p.m. for Yoga on the Green at science inquiry. She is meticulous through eighth grade writing teachers school. The fear that today could be the mately be afraid for their life to walk racks for the younger students. Par- Shackamaxon Country Club. Gina in her unit and daily planning, en- have received training to incorporate day where another school shooting hap- into a place meant for education, but ents and teachers were thrilled to Pachkowski of Alluem Yoga will suring that all students are able to the process of using music, visual art pens, and maybe it could even happen that is unfortunately the feeling shared see the bike racks being put to use lead a mixed level yoga class (all not only meet but exceed the learn- and puppetry to deeply engage stu- at my own school. among American students today. immediately. ages welcome), followed by sound ing objectives. dents in writing that is richer, elabo- I never thought that school shootings Ms O’Hara said, “We encourage healing bowl meditation with Marie Also recognized by the Scotch rate and more informed. would become so common that I my- Evan Henry Rossi our students to be active every day and Chris Olguin of Space and biking to school is one way to Westfield. Earns Bachelor’s Deg. do this. It was so exciting to see the A portion of the proceeds will Woman’s Club of Westfield Awards SANTA FE, N.M. – St. John’s Col- new racks filled with so many bi- also support Imagine, a Center for lege is pleased to announce the gradu- cycles today!” Coping with Loss. ation of Evan Henry Rossi of The school also worked closely Tickets are $25 in advance and Scholarships to Six WHS Seniors Westfield on May 19. with Atlantic Health System’s Over- $30 at the door. Space may be lim- Each senior is required to write and look Medical Center Health Educa- ited so to register in advance visit WESTFIELD – At a recent general rugby and intramural soccer while at High School newspaper showing ex- defend a senior essay in an oral ex- tor Erica Ohrn for coaching through- www.westfieldhighschoolgirls meeting of the The Woman’s Club of WHS. Isabel as also been a Pal men- ceptional works of reporting. Rollins amination as a requirement of gradu- out the program. icehockey.com. Optional poolside Westfield (WCW) held recently at tor tutoring children after school with is a member of the National Honor ation. Mr. Rossi’s senior essay was Brookside Place School is a grade dinner following yoga, requires ad- The Masonic Lodge in Westfield, six their school subjects. She has taken Society, a regular part of the school’s entitled “The Metaphysical Founda- K-5 elementary school in Cranford. vance registration. The rain date is Westfield High School (WHS) Se- many of her major subject at the high- Distinguished Honor Roll, honored tions of Leibnizian Mechanics.” Atlantic Healthy Schools’ A+ Thursday, June 7. niors were each awarded a $2,500 est level offered at WHS and done with the seal of Bi-Literacy and Vice scholarship. The scholarships are four well. Isabel will study Civil Engi- President of the Future Physicians general general Woman’s Club of neering at the University of Pitts- and Scientists Club and a senior in- Westfield and two Ruth L. burgh. tern in her church’ youth ministry. Quandenfield Scholarships. Ms. Lucille Ritter is the daughter of Rollins will attend The University of In 2018, give a gift Quandenfield was a former member Frances and David Ritter. She is a Virginia to major in Nursing. WCW and the Scholarships are of- leading student who has been inducted Erica Varga is the daughter of fered in her name. The ladies of the into the National Honor Society, is all Josephine and Honor Varga She is a club wish these winning students good around great drummer, has been cap- hard working, dedicated, successful that keeps giving all year ... luck and much success in their col- tain of the drum line in the WHS student who played volleyball and lege days and beyond. Marching band, has performed with was a key contributor to the team. During her years at WHS, Ashley the WHS Jazz Ensemble and is a Through hard work, she was awarded a Leader/Times Gift Subscription ! Gigon has consistently been a suc- drummer at St. Helen’s Church. She the certificate of Bi-Literacy in Span- cessful student taking AP courses and has also received many Best Drum ish. Erica has volunteered for Paws has been listed on the Distinguished Solo Awards at competitive jazz fes- In Need and worked as a tutor at a day Each of 52 editions include community Honor Roll. Ashley has been a WHS tivals. She is a member of the Interna- care center. She also volunteered at soccer player and captained the WHS tional Thespian Society and has her church making sandwiches for happenings, regional sports, editorial Girl’s Lacrosse team. She has worked worked part time at a local ice cream the hungry, baby seating during Mass for Habitat for Humanity, volunteered shop. Lucy will attend Indiana Uni- and helping at food banks. Erica has commentary, arts & entertainment, at the Community Food Bank and versity, Jacob’s School of Music. been inducted into The National Soup Kitchen, helped at the Histori- Rollins Terry is the daughter of Honor Society and was a WHS stu- educational matters, birth and wedding cal Society and worked at a law firm. Shannon James and Terry Rollins. dent government representative and Ashley will continue her studies at She has been an outstanding student Freshman transition leader. Erica announcements, local merchant and Providence College in Rhode Island. at Westfield High School with an will attend the University of Mary- Stephanie Hoodya, the daughter of ideal transcript record. Rollins has land and be part of the school’s classified Ads and the best local news Raymond Hoodya, is an intragral and been Editor in Chief of the Westfield Scholar’s Program. coverage around. 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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times FIRST LEG OF THE 1,600....Blue Devils Mia Melao, left No. 4, Grace Morgan, behind Melao, and Emma Jackler, No. 3, Cougar Lindsay Aschmies and Raider Sara Greene keep in a tight pack during the first lap of the 1600 at the UCT Track and Field Championships in Plainfield on May 17. Melao’s huge kick on the final leg earned her the title. WF’S MELAO WINS 1,600, HACKER 3,200; SPF’S HART LJ Blue Devils Second, Raiders 6th At UCT Girls Track & Field

By DAVID B. CORBIN this time the competition was a little Cougars at 26. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times closer as the Vikings finished with a Probably one of the most amazing Defending champions Union 115.25 total to the Blue Devils’ 86. performances of the afternoon came Catholic won the team title at the girls Union took third at 43, followed by in the 1,600. Viking Jerika Lufano David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times individual Union County Tournament FIRST IN THE 400 HURDLES....Cougar Josiah Cadet, right, crosses first in the 400 hurdles with a personal-best time of the Governor Livingston Highland- jumped out to a big lead and appeared 54.01 at the UCT Track and Field Championships at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield on May 17. track & field championships held at ers at 39 and Rahway at 34. The to be running in a world of her own Hub Stine Field in Plainfield on May Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders took with no competition in site. That was 17. Last year Union Catholic totaled sixth at 26.5, followed by the Summit until midway through the final lap SCHWERDTFEGER KNOCKS IN McCAFFERY FOR WINNER 152 well ahead of Westfield at 73 but Hilltoppers at 29 and the Cranford CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Cougars Muzzle Wolfpack In North 2, Gr. 3 Softball, 3-2

By DAVID B. CORBIN Cougar pitcher Brenna Dolan, who spite the seed, the 8-15 Wolfpack Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times in recent games had hit several bat- proved to be a far better team than Good fortune and aggressive base ters, tossed a three-hitter, walked three most would have anticipated, espe- running set the stage for Elizabeth and recorded two strikeouts to earn cially with the fielding abilities of McCaffery to score the winning run the win. shortstop Madisyn Johannessen and on Erin Schwerdtfeger’s chopper in “I am trying to work my hit-batters third baseman Bri Cope. the bottom of the seventh inning to down. The team really came together “This team was really seeing the earn the fourth-seeded Cranford High today. They made my job very easy ball great today and they made me School softball team a 3-2 victory and I felt very secure knowing that I pitch very carefully and making sure over the 13th-seeded West Morris had a brick wall behind me,” Dolan I had located right. They gave me a Central Wolfpack in the first round of said. run for my money,” Dolan said. the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 Wolfpack pitcher Marissa Raguseo McCaffery, the leadoff hitter, had a Tournament at Adams Field in allowed 10 hits, walked only one bat- double and a single and scored twice, Cranford on May 18. ter and recorded two strikeouts. De- CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Jill Horowitz Rome Ranked Top Real Estate Agent in Scotch Plains for Two Consecutive Years!*

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By DAVID B. CORBIN one batter, while allowing only four Szczech had an RBI groundout in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times singles. Kevin Donovan relieved for the first inning, a two-run single to Pitcher Jake Van Dam got stronger one out in the sixth and all three outs center in the third, a single to right in as the innings progressed and Tyler in the seventh. the fifth and an RBI single down the Szczech provided the majority of the “In the beginning of the game, I right field line in the sixth. offense as the eighth-seeded Cranford was pitching a little scared. Big game! On his first hit, Szczech explained, High School baseball team defeated I was a little bit nervous then me and “I knew eventually I was going to get ninth-seeded Mendham, 7-1, in the [catcher Mike] McGee talked. He said a curveball, so I was thinking first hit first round of the North Jersey, Sec- what are you doing? Just throw the just hop on it and hit it hard in play tion 2 Group 3 Tournament at Memo- ball. I went out there and settled down. somewhere. That’s what I did, just rial Field in Cranford on May 21. The We started getting runs and that really dropped through the middle.” 12-7-1 Cougars advanced to the helped. The confidence went through On his third hit, he said, “The quarterfinal round to face the top- the roof,” Van Dam explained. “With pitcher’s delivery was a little weird, seeded West Morris Central all these hits coming in, it just comes so I was able to hang on, get the ball,

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times MIXING IT WITH A MUSTANG....Blue Devil Dylan Alfano, No. 24, mixes it with a Clifton Mustang during the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Tournament at Kehler Stadium in Westfield on May 16. The Blue Devils clipped Clifton, 20-2. more photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports RITTENDALE NETS 4; BOND, ENGELKE, ALFANO 2 EACH Blue Devils Clip Clifton, 20-2, In North 2, Group 4 Boys Lax

Prepared By DAVID B. CORBIN quarter. Attacker Devon McLane set score. Thirty-six seconds later Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times up most of those goals and finished Wornow set up McLane with his goal. The 14th-seeded Clifton High with a goal and eight assists. Other It took just 10 seconds to make the School Mustangs may have thought Blue Devils who found the net in the score, 4-0, when Rittendale scored they had a galloping chance when game were Jason Alvarez, Reid his first goal. they won the first two faceoffs against Colwell, Nick Martini, co-captain Pat Rittendale’s second goals came just the third-seeded No. 9-ranked McIlroy, Matt Mineo, Will 27 seconds later then 33 seconds later Westfield boys lacrosse team in the Popadopoulos and Sean Riccardi. Engelke made the score 6-0. The flood first round of the North Jersey, Sec- After the Mustangs won the open- gates remained opened. Martini tion 2, Group 4 Tournament at Gary ing faceoff and fiddled around in the scored, Mineo scored then Rittendale upped the lead to 9-0 with his third goal. Bond nailed his sec- ond goal on an overhead stuff. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Wornow scored with 22 seconds PROTECTING THE PLATE FOR THE OUT....Cougar catcher Mike McGee puts the tag on Mendham’s Garrison Higgins during the third inning of the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 first round at Memorial Field in Cranford on May 21. remaining then Rittendale netted his fourth goal with just eight seconds left in the first quarter. Wolfpack, who peeled 16th-seeded easier throwing all these strikes.” power through it and put the ball in The Blue Devils became mer- Orange, 13-0, in their opening round. The Cougars tapped starting pitcher play, get another run in.” ciful for the remainder of the Van Dam ran into trouble in the Logan Shortall for seven hits and re- Leadoff hitter Jamie Shriner (2- game, scoring three times in the second and third innings but managed liever Drake Lam for another three for-4) tripled, singled and scored both second quarter, adding three in to dodge the Mendham bullets both hits. Szczech finished 3-for-4 with times. Mike Murphy had an RBI sac- the third quarter then notching times. From that point, however, he four RBI and scored twice. rifice fly and an RBI single, Pat two goals in the final quarter. struck out two batters in the fourth “Especially with a good pitcher on Connolly rapped an RBI single, Jake The Mustangs scored once in the inning, three in the fifth, although the mound like Jake and Kevin. They DeClerico singled twice and scored second quarter and once in the allowing Mendham to score its only always throw strikes and do really once and Jack Jarosz singled, was hit- fourth quarter. Blue Devil goal- run on a throwing error, and another well. Then the batters just have to put by-a-pitch and scored once. keeper/co-captain Jack in the sixth. Van Dam finished with the ball in play and hitting is just a After Van Dam retired the side 1-2-3 McCauley made one save and seven strikeouts, walked three and hit mind set,” Szczech expressed. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 allowed no goals. Theo Dardia made two saves and allowed one goals and Becket Dardia made NEW LISTING • 949 Ripley Avenue, Westfield three saves and allowed one goal. The Blue Devils were to host David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the sixth-seeded, 11-5 Ridge Red BRINGING IT DOWNFIELD....Blue Devil Griffin Aslanian, No. 44, brings the ball Devils in the quarterfinal round downfield during the game with Clifton at Kehler Stadium in Westfield on May 16. on May 19. Ridge defeated Montclair, 15-8. Jack Turner Kehler Stadium in Westfield on May Blue Devils’ turf for a brief period of notched five goals, Sean Eversen had 16. However their two winning time, their pass was intercepted and four goals and three assists and Bryce faceoffs were quickly intercepted and taken into Clifton territory. At 9:11, Kirkland had a goal and three assists converted to goals then from that point, Bond connected on an overhead slam. in the victory. the 11-5 Blue Devils won the remain- Exactly three minutes later at 6:11, Clifton 0 1 0 1 2 ing faceoffs of the first quarter to McLane fed McIlroy for the second Westfield 12 3 3 2 20 seize a 12-0 lead en route to a 20-2 triumph. Blue Devils Nip Ridge in Boys Lax Quarters, 6-5 Attacker Matt Rittendale recorded all four of his goals in the first quarter The Westfield High School boys la- saves in the victory. Nicky Bond and as did midfielder co-captain Nicky crosse team advanced to the semifinal Jake Engelke each netted a pair of goals. Bond with his two goals. Attacker round of the North Jersey, Section 2, Devon McLane had three assists, Jake Jake Engelke and midfielder Dylan Group 4 Tournament after nipping the Wornow had a goal and two assists, Alfano each scored one of their two Ridge Red Devils, 6-5, at Kehler Sta- Matt Rittendale had a goal and Luke goals in the first quarter and dium in Westfield on May 19. Matt Hunziker scooped four ground balls. midfielder/co-captain Jake Wornow Angelo won seven of 12 faceoffs and Ridge 0 0 1 4 5 had a goal and an assist in the first goalkeeper Jack McCauley made 12 Westfield 2 2 1 1 6

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Blue Devil senior Mia Melao stepped sophomore year, which was at coun- rounded combination of endurance it up, kept gaining ground and was ties and I ran 5:10. This is my first with a strong kick. virtually in a neck-and-neck race down open 16 of the season and I knew that “I ran the 32 and had a nice PR in the stretch with Lufano, before fi- if I wanted to keep running the 16 at there, so that gave me some confi- nally edging her out to seize the Gold the sectionals, I needed to put down a dence to go out and leave it all on the with a personal-record (PR) time of fast time. My dad had been telling me track today. It was a good combina- 5:09.05. Lufano finished second at on my last lap to just go and not wait tion today,” she said. 5:12.01. Blue Devils Emma Jackler for the two [Jackler and Morgan]. It Raider four-year veteran Trinity at 5:12.01 (PR) and Grace Morgan at worked with my 32[00] the other day, Hart won her heat in the 100 dash to 5:18.06 (PR) finished 5-7. Raider so I figured I would try it again today. qualify for the finals and would even- Olivia Zambrio crossed seventh at When I started moving, I was getting tually place fourth with a time of 5:24.95, followed by Cougar Lind- closer to Jerika then I knew I could 12.64. Raiders Corinne Lyght fin- say Aschmies at 5:25.28 and Raider pass her. And I did,” Melao explained. ished fifth at 12.65 and Imani Rivers Sara Greene at 5:25.49. In the past few years, Melao has finished seventh at 12.77. Union Interestingly Lufano out-kicked been running a variety of distances, Catholic’s Sydney Tucker took first Melao last year to take the title. including cross-country, 800 and at 12.29. Just the week before Hart, “I haven’t PRed in this race since 3,200, which would give her a well- CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times GREAT ON OFFENSE, GREAT ON DEFENSE...Senior and Wagner bound Jack Brady, left, has been key offensively and senior Harrison Prada, No. 12, has been key defensively for the Raiders. BRADY, COSTANZO 3 GOALS; PORTER 2 GOALS, 3 ASST. Raider Lacrosse Boys Hold Off Wayne Valley, 9-8, in Sectional

By ALEX LOWE the back of the net three times as second half,” said Brady. “Instead of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Scotch Plains-Fanwood dominated doing like a dummy dodge, they had The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High possession and went into the half with a couple of select guys that they were School boys lacrosse team held on for a 6-1 lead. really trying to get the ball to them. At an 9-8 victory over No. 10 seed Wayne “My teammates did a great job of some points they would get one nice Valley in an NJSIAA North Jersey, finding me in the game,” said Brady. dodge and we would get to slide over Group III first round tournament game “Not just me but everyone. Anthony in time and it resulted in goals for David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times played on May 16 in Scotch Plains. Porter found the open player through- them.” ASTONISHING FINISH....Blue Devil Mia Melao, front, outkicked Union Catholic’s Jerika Lufano to capture first in the Senior Jack Brady and junior Noah out the game.” Costanzo came up with a key score 1,600 at the UCT Track & Field Championships at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield on May 16. Costanzo each scored three goals to The second half proved to be a far just 30 seconds into the final quarter. lead the Raiders. Brady’s goals all different game though as Wayne Val- Porter set him up beautifully, slipping PUBLIC NOTICE came in the first half where the No. 7 ley quickly closed the gap. Thomas out from behind the net and flipping WF Y Flyers Take 13 Firsts TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD seed Raiders built a 6-1 lead before Peligrino scored at 7:21 of the third the ball to Costanzo as he cut into the PLANNG BOARD withstanding a furious comeback at- quarter to make it 6-2. Less than a crease. Costanzo took it from there, At NJ Striders Track Meet NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING tempt by the visitors in the second minute later, Tommy Moran scored to firing the ball into the back of the net In accordance with the ordinances of the half. cut it to 6-3. Peligrino scored again, for an 8-5 Raider lead. On May 6, the Westfield Area Y Abigail Granrath (13-14) 1500m Township of Cranford, and the statutes of “I think we had a big lead coming bouncing one past Raider goaltender Wayne Valley scored again to make Flyers Track Club competed in Fair 5:25.30 3rd Team Record the State of New Jersey, Notice is hereby into the second half and we started to Tom Bruckman to slice the deficit to it 8-6 less than a minute later. Porter served upon you that an application for get a little comfortable,” said senior 6-4 with 4:27 remaining in the third came up big again. Once again Porter Lawn. Competing against teams from Grace Endy (15-16) 1500 Race/ development, Application No. PBA-18- all over New Jersey, the Flyers took Walk 6:57.60 1st Team Record 00002 to be located in Zone NC, on the Harrison Prada. “We made some mis- period. made good on a charge in from be- home 13 first place finishes and set Sophie Vastine (15-16) — 100m premises known as 517 Centennial Av- takes that led to being in a man down With momentum entirely on the hind the net, this time keeping it him- eight team records. Dash 13.90 3rd Team Record — 100m enue, Block No. 604 , Lot No. 9, has been situation a couple of times that led to visitors’ side now, the Raiders needed self and scoring an unassisted goal to submitted by Applicant: 517 Centennial goals.” someone to make a play. They got it make it 9-6 in favor of the Raiders. Jasmine Parran (7-8) —1500m Hurdles 22.20 1st — 200m Hurdles Ave Real Estate, LLC. of 1 Betty Ann 6:32.70 1st 36.10 1st Drive, Edison, New Jersey 08820. The Raiders threatened to make a from Porter who intercepted a clear The goal came after nearly three min- Jackson Folvik (7-8) — Javelin 60- Margaret Zhu (15-16) 3000m The development is located within 200 laugher out of the state playoff opener near midfield then swooped in unas- utes of possession by the Raiders. 05 1st Team Record 12:43.20 1st feet of property owned by you, and in- in the first half. Playing in a steady sisted and deposited the ball into the Wayne Valley would not quit volves and requires the granting of relief rainstorm, Wagner bound Brady found back of the net. The goal gave the though. A goal by Mark Dubois with Grace Closter (9-10) — 1500m The Westfield Area Y Flyers Track from the following requirements of the or- 6:05.90 1st Club is a USATF-certified club that dinance so as to permit: Amended site Raiders a 7-4 lead with 2:45 left in the 3:22 remaining cut the lead to 9-7. Douglas Gee (9-10) — 1500m serves over 700 athletes throughout plan approval under application #P01- period. Wayne Valley would not give Then Moran scored his fourth goal of 08 having been previously approved PUBLIC NOTICE up though. Moran scored with just the contest to draw the Indians to Race/Walk 10:48.20 1st Team Record the year. The Club has cross-country, on March 19, 2008 with the Resolution TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS :08 remaining in the quarter to make within one goal at 9-8 with 1:43 left in Victory Gee (11-12) — 80m winter conditioning, and spring and of Memorialization adopted on April 2, Hurdles 16.20 1st — 1500m Race/ summer track & field programs in 2008 to permit construction of an office PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN it 7-5 heading into the final period. regulation. Wayne Valley won pos- Walk 9:12.90 1st Westfield and Cranford. The Club’s building with current application to that the Environmental Commission of the The goal was set up by a turnover session again and worked the ball Eamon Mason (11-12) 3000m summer season starts on May 30. For amend the approved site plan substan- Township of Scotch Plains has scheduled when a Raider stepped out of bounds around for a final shot attempt. tially reducing the size of the building a meeting for June 6, 2018. The meetings bringing the ball down the sideline. Reagan Cappozoli got the chance 11:13.70 2nd Team Record more information visit the team and height with the following variance will begin at 7:30 p.m. and be held in Room Alexandra Bonn (13-14) — 100m website www.yflyerstrackclub.com or and design waiver: 202 of the Scotch Plains Municipal Build- “We were turning the ball over,” when he fired a shot from point blank Hurdles 16.70 1st Team Record — contact Greg Hatzisavvas at 908-233- § 255-26G(3)(a) – Less than the re- ing, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New said Raider Head Coach Nick Miceli. range that was saved by Raider goal- Long Jump 14-06.00 1st — Triple 2700 x251 or quired 15-feet Setback for parking area to Jersey 07076. “We did not have the ball the whole keeper Tom Bruckman with :17 left, street right-of-way with applicant propos- In accordance with the requirements of third quarter. We had some failed preserving the win for the Raiders. Jump 31-00 1st Team Record [email protected]. ing amendment of previously granted vari- Title II of the Americans with Disabilities ance to 5-feet; and § 255-26G(3)(a)[1] - Act of 1990 (“ADA”), the Township of Scotch clears. We were in the penalty box at Porter finished with two goals and Off-street parking spaces shall not have a Plains does not discriminate against quali- least four or five times. That killed us three assists. Aiden Guma added a useable area of less than 180 square feet fied individuals with disabilities on the ba- along with a lack of possession. That goal. Bobby Root won 10 faceoffs, and shall measure not less than 10-feet sis of disability in its services, programs, or width by 18-feet length with design waiver activities. Anyone who requires an auxil- is always going to determine success while Bruckman made 10 saves. requested to reduce spaces to 9-feet by iary aid or service for effective communi- or failure. In the first half, we did that. Wayne Valley (14-4) was led by Moran 18-feet; and such other variances/waivers cation, or a modification of policies or pro- In the second half, we did not and let who scored four goals. Goalkeeper as may be required. cedures to participate in a program, ser- them back into the game. Nick Beninati made 10 saves in de- The Planning Board will conduct a pub- vice, or activity of Scotch Plains should lic hearing on this matter on Wednesday, contact Municipal Manager/Township of Wayne Valley was doing well with feat. Scotch Plains-Fanwood was set June 6, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. in the Cranford Scotch Plains designated ADA Coordina- the ball when they had it as well. The to travel to second seed Wayne Hills Municipal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, tor as soon as possible before the sched- visitors changed tactics at the half and on Saturday in a state quarterfinal Room 107, Cranford, New Jersey 07016. uled event. Notifying the ADA coordinator it resulted in a more productive at- match-up. Any person or persons affected by this at least 72 hours in advance will enable the application will have an opportunity to Township to arrange for appropriate re- tack. Wayne Valley 1 0 4 3 8 present any objections or support of the sources. The ADA does not require the “They changed their dodging in the Sc Pl-Fanwood 2 4 1 2 9 proposed development. The Board does, Township of Scotch Plains to take any however, have the right to exclude repeti- action that would fundamentally alter the tious testimony. nature of its programs or services, or im- All documents relating to this application pose an undue financial or administrative may be inspected by the public Monday burden. Complaints that a program, ser- through Friday between the hours of 8:30 vice, or activity of Scotch Plains is not a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. accessible to or inclusive of persons with in the Planning and Zoning Department, disabilities should be directed to Municipal Cranford Municipal Building, 8 Springfield Manager/Township of Scotch Plains des- Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey 07016. ignated ADA Coordinator. John R. Frieri, Attorney for BOZENA LACINA, 517 Centennial Ave Real Estate, LLC Municipal Clerk The Westfield Area “Y” Flyers took great strides at the NJ Striders Track Meet 1 T - 5/24/18, The Leader Fee: $52.02 1 T - 5/24/18, The Times Fee: $34.17

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Over the next few weeks, the 2018 began in the 1970s, after Title IX took 487, Westfield 407, Trenton 356, state champions will be decided in base- effect and mandated that equality in Willingboro 349, Columbia 336, ball, softball, boys and girls lacrosse, sports was another part of women’s Asbury Park 333, Bernards 319, boys and girls track, boys and girls golf, equality. Plainfield 303, Montclair 285, and boys tennis and boys volleyball. The first state champion represent- Millburn 267. State championships have been held ing Westfield High was Ed ‘Ted’ Hubert, (These numbers were researched and Westfield High’s only state champion- ship in boys basketball came in 1971- 10 Heathermeade Place, Cranford $439,000 by the New Jersey State Interscholastic who won the Class B (small school) compiled by me 10 years ago, and are Athletic Association since its inception 100-yard dash in 1922. WHS had sev- updated after every season.) 72. That team capped a 25-2 season Lovely expanded Cape on beautiful, tree-lined cul-de-sac. 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths! during the 1918-19 school year. This with a 44-42 overtime win over Triton eral state track champions in the 1920s, Here is a list of all of Union County’s Regional at Princeton’s Jadwin Gym. The first floor consists of a large formal living room with fireplace, large eat-in-kitchen, year is the 100th year of state champi- including the great Hall of Famer Jimmy public high schools with their total formal dining room, a bedroom, a beautifully renovated full bath and a laundry/utility ons and championships in New Jersey. Byrd, a three-time state champion in number of state championships through and three times in the state semifinals. room. The second floor consists of 3 bedrooms and another full bath. Sliders off the After the First World War ended in the mile (1926-27-28). the winter of 2017-18 season. There’s The girls cross-country was second kitchen open to a lovely, private fenced yard. NO FLOOD INSURANCE REQUIRED. November 1918, basketball and track Since the NJSIAA started holding state also a list of the top-three public schools in 1995, and third in 2000 and 2017. became the first two sports in the winter tournaments, the school that has been the in each of the other 20 counties; plus The girls volleyball team was state and spring of 1919 to hold state cham- biggest winner in the biggest category any other schools with 100-plus state runner up in 2002 and a state semifinal- pionships under the auspices of the (Group 4 in most sports, Group 5 for champs. ist in 2017. fledgling organization. Cross-country football and wrestling) is Westfield High. TOTAL STATE CHAMPIONS The boys ice hockey team was a state started in the fall of 1919, followed by The Blue Devils have had 407 state cham- (Through winter 2018 season) semifinalist in 1999 and 2011. swimming in 1921, wrestling in 1934, pions – team, individual and relays. Their UNION COUNTY BASEBALL STUFF golf in 1935, soccer in 1946 and tennis closest big-school competitors are Tren- Westfield 407, Plainfield 303, Union Through Sunday, baseball coach Bob in 1950. Baseball didn’t hold its first ton (356), Columbia (336), Plainfield 182, Rahway 177, Summit 133, Cranford Brewster had a career winning percent- 118, Elizabeth 115, Scotch Plains-Fanwood official state tournament until 1959, (303) and Montclair (285). 111, New Providence 106, Roselle Park 98, age of .663 (624 wins, 317 losses). But and the football playoff system wasn’t The overall leader is Haddonfield, a Roselle 96, Dayton 89, Gov. Livingston 69, in 36 Union County Tournaments, he created until the 1974 season. Group 1 or 2 in Camden County that Linden 60, Hillside 50, Brearley 37, A.L. has a nifty .777 winning percentage (87 Prior to that, the NJSIAA awarded takes full advantage of its “choice Johnson 35. wins, 25 losses). He’s coached 19 UCT titles to what it considered the “best” school” status. OTHER COUNTIES finalists, winning a record 11 times. 855 Boulevard, Westfield $750,000 teams. The top 10 public schools, regard- Atlantic: Pleasantville 137, Mainland 85, And only in 1988, 2000 and 2003 did Girls state tournaments officially less of school size, are: Haddonfield Atlantic City 82. 1920's Center Hall Colonial on large, beautiful lot in desirable section of the Boulevard. Bergen: Ramapo 185, Ridgewood 178, his team lose its UCT opener. Master suite has a full bath, 3 closets and sun deck. The first floor consists of a true center Hackensack 110, Glen Rock 107. * * * hall, formal living room, family room, formal dining room, kitchen, breakfast room, Burlington: Willingboro 349, Moorestown Chris Rinaldi earned first team all- mudroom and porch. The second floor consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 sundecks D. Blair Corbin’s 251, Palmyra 145, Shawnee 120, Lenape Patriot League this spring. The sopho- and walk-up stairs leading to the attic. The basement has a laundry room, two very large 110. more shortstop out of WHS (’16) hit storage rooms that could be finished into a huge rec room and a utility room. The large, Camden: Haddonfield 487, Winslow 236, .320 and led the Crusaders with 10 open back yard gets sun light all day long. Estate sale being sold as-is. Camden 192, Cherry Hill East 144, Haddon Raiders Heights 135. doubles and 13 stolen bases. Cape May: Ocean City 135, Wildwood 46, DEN TRIVIA Lower Cape May 43. WHS has been playing its varsity Blue Devils Cumberland: Bridgeton 217, Vineland baseball games behind Edison since 156, Millville 64. 1961. Prior to that, which of the follow- Cougars Essex: Columbia 336, Montclair 285, Millburn 267, East Orange 164, Glen Ridge ing fields were used by the Blue Dev- 149, Verona 116, Science 115, Clifford ils? a) Recreation Park (now Gary Scott 109, Central 102. Kehler Stadium); b) Armory Field (be- Walk Down Memory Lane Gloucester: Woodbury 219, Paulsboro hind the Armory); c) Nomahegan Park, 139, Delsea 132, Kingsway 115. Cranford; d) Unami Park, Garwood; e) Hudson: Lincoln 145, Kearny 113, Dickinson 67. TamaquesPark; f) none of the above; g) Hunterdon: North Hunterdon 155, all of the above. Hunterdon Central 145, Voorhees 94. Send your answer to Mercer: Trenton 356, Princeton 167, [email protected] a.s.a.p. Hopewell Valley 116, West Windsor- DEN TRIVIA ANSWER Plainsboro South 106. Middlesex: Metuchen 205, Highland Park Last week’s mystery photo was fu- 179, East Brunswick 156, Old Bridge 118. ture WHS coaching legend Gary Kehler, Monmouth: Asbury Park 333, Monmouth showing off his 1950 mullet in his 190, Neptune 178, Long Branch 145, Hackettstown yearbook photo. Carol Matawan 138, Red Bank 113, Rumson-Fair Cole, Theo Truch, Bill Monninger and Haven 107. Bill Tittle all correctly identified it. Morris: Mountain Lakes 202, Morristown 139, Morris Hills 109, Chatham 106, Ironically, several people guessed fel- 109 Anchor Place, Garwood $759,000 Randolph 104. low coaching legend and 1950 WHS TOTALLY RENOVATED 3-FAMILY!!! Perfect for investor or owner occupant. All 3 units have Ocean: Lakewood 158, Toms River South graduate Walt Clarkson. been beautifully updated. Location & condition! Near Cranford & Garwood downtowns, 134, Brick Township and Jackson Memorial ON THIS DATE transportation and eateries. Unit 1: 3/4 bedrooms, living room, modern bath and huge eat-in- 104. 1963: Mike Ketcham was medalist kitchen plus full, finished basement with rec room, laundry room, office and storage room. Passaic: Passaic 73, Wayne Valley 67, Clifton 55. with a 76 as the golf team captured the AND and covered patio, deck and grill in the private, fenced back yard. Unit 2: 2/3 bedrooms, Salem: Penns Grove 142, Pennsville 59, Union County championship. living/dining room combo, brand new kitchen and bath, laundry area, storage room. (Gleaming Schalick47. 1970: Bill Dunkel went 5-for-5,Bob hardwood throughout!) Unit 3: 2 bedrooms, living room, new kitchen and new bath! Somerset: Bernards 319, Franklin 166, Brewster added three hits and pitcher Somerville 114. Steve Jupa fanned 12 consecutive bat- Under Contract Sussex: Newton 105, Sparta 60, High Point 32. ters at one point as the Westfield Mer- chants beat Plainfield Dreier’s 10-1 in David B. Corbin (May 2014 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Warren: Phillipsburg 90, Warren Hills GUNNED DOWN AT SECOND...Blue Devil second baseman Tyler Bowman, 73, Hackettstown 45. the Union County League. Fun facts: puts the tag on Raider John Maxwell after a throw from catcher Mike Ionta in the * * * Brewster, an all-county catcher at WHS, second inning. The Blue Devils defeated the Raiders, 5-2, on May 22, 2014. The 17 Westfield teams that have played shortstop that day; Dunkel was earned a state championship are: an assistant coach on WHS’s state cham- From the (goleader.com) archives May 22-23, 2015: Seeded fourth Boys basketball, bowling, boys cross- pion basketball team in 1972. of The Westfield Leader and The in their event, the Blue Devil four- country, football, boys golf, girls gym- 2001: Scotch Plains defeated the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times some of Kelly Morrison, Noelle nastics, boys lacrosse, boys and girls WHS tennis team 4-1, the first and only May 21, 2015: Senior lefthander Blackford, Julia Myers and Brooke soccer, boys and girls swimming, boys time that’s ever happened. Griffin Chris Gibbons had his curveball work- Schaeffer, not only stunned the rest of and girls tennis, boys and girls winter Maloney won at first singles for the Blue Devils, but the Raiders won the ing nearly to perfection on his way to the field but also, broke the meet track, boys spring track, and wrestling. (Note: Boys gymnast Dave Surgent won other four matches in straight sets. a complete game shutout that gave the record in the 4x800 meter relay on several individual state titles.) 2008: Adam Bergo set a sectional 435 East Broad Street, Westfield $1,499,000 second-seeded Raiders baseball team Day 1 of the North Jersey, Section 2, The 12 Westfield teams yet to earn a triple jump record at 44-9¼, while Bran- a 4-0 victory over Watchung Hills in Group 4 Tournament at Ridge High LOCATION & CONDITION! Stunning office building next to Westfield Town Hall! state championship are: don Heroux won the javelin at 202-4. Approximately 4,200 S.F. consists of three levels of private offices, conference rooms/ the quarterfinal round of the North School. In the 4x800 event, the Lady Baseball, girls basketball, girls cross- AROUND THIS DATE library, kitchenette and lavatories. Private parking lot plus a 2-car garage. This is a very Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Tourna- Blue Devils crossed the line in 9:29.58 country, field hockey, girls golf, boys May 23, 1963: Dennis Burke pitched prestigious location and the owner has spared no expense. Currently operating as a law ment in Scotch Plains. Gibbons, who to shatter the previous record of and girls ice hockey, girls lacrosse, soft- a no-hitter in a 6-1 baseball win over practice. Floor plans and survey available. struck out seven Warriors and walked 9:39.58 set by Columbia in 2013. ball, girls spring track, boys and girls Thomas Jefferson. four, allowed just two infield hits. In girls Group 3, Cougar Erin volleyball. May 23, 2005: The golf team won the Closing Soon! The Raiders scored three times in Meixner, although it was not her best There have also been more than a state title behind Ryan Shallcross (71) the second inning. Christian Isolda throw, took first in the shot put with a few near-misses. and Jimmy Arbes (72). (2-for-3, run scored) and Peter Yarem distance of 35-6.5. Teammates Chris- The baseball team reached the state May 23, 2007: Ryan Yarusi scored 10 (2-for-3, double, run scored) hit back- tina Barlik at 32-6.25 and Brianna finals twice, losing in 2011 and 2013; goals, a school-record, as the lacrosse to-back RBI singles and Zach Lipshitz, Scotti at 32-1.25 took 5-6. Through- they also lost in the 1988 state semifinals. team crushed Cherry Hill West, 20-7. who would later double in the fourth, out the season, however, the trio have The softball team lost four times in May 25, 1945: Charles Frankenbach lined an RBI single to left. In the been consistently improving their PRs. the state final (1974, 1978, 1985, 1988), struck out 19 in a nine-inning 3-2 loss Raider sixth, Yarem whacked a two- The Lady Cougars also took top hon and five times in the state semifinals. to Bound Brook. out double to center and scored on The field hockey team lost four times May 25, 1951: Bob Williams, a trans- CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 in the state final (1975, 1978, 1979, 1992), fer from Dunellen, struck out 19 in a Alex Eckert’s RBI single down the seven-inning game against Plainfield. third baseline. May 25, 1978: Jackie Booth tossed a High School Sport Shorts: no-hitter as the softball team downed Lady Blue Devils Sink Elizabeth 5-0 to win the sectional title. May 25, 2016: The tennis team edged 407 Everson Place, Westfield $899,000 Old Bridge Laxers, 15-2 Blue Devils Shut Out Westfield Blanks Ridge Montgomery, 4-1, to win the state Group The Westfield High School girls E. Orange Nine, 11-0 4 championship. Owen and Matt Bartok Beautiful Messercola built Colonial on quiet tree-lined street near schools, town and train. In Tennis Semis, 5-0 earned the clinching point at first doubles; The first floor has a lovely entry foyer that leads to the formal living and dining rooms and lacrosse team advanced to the second The top-seeded, 15-9 Westfield huge family room with sliders to the pavered patio and private rear yard with privacy round of the North Jersey, Section 2, The No. 3, top-seeded Westfield Tyler Roth, Damien Ruperal and Noah High School baseball team shut out Reich swept the singles matches. fence. The first floor also has a large kitchen with granite and stainless, a cozy office and Group 4 Tournament with a 15-2 tri- East Orange, 11-0, in four innings in High School boys tennis team shut powder room. The second floor boasts 4 bedrooms including the master suite with 9' umph over Old Bridge in Westfield Westfield on May 21 to advance to out the Ridge Red Devils, 5-0, at the ceilings, a walk-in closet and gorgeous bath with stall shower and jetted tub, a guest North 2, Gr. 4 Girls on May 17. McKenna Edmondson the quarterfinal round of the North Mountainside Racquet Club on May bathroom, laundry room and library! The huge basement is unfinished with 9' ceilings. flicked in four goals, while Natalie 18 to advance to the North Jersey, This lovely home is very large with approximately 2,900 square feet and has a wonderful Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Tourna- Lax Quarterfinals: floor plan that is suited for entertaining! Bond and Ellie Kate Brown each ment. Jake Vall-Llobera and Jake Lerie Section 2, Group 4 Championships to notched three goals for the 9-7 Blue face JP Stevens. Hunterdon Central 17, Scotch both had a hits, two RBI and scored Plains-Fanwood 2 Just Closed! Devils. once. Mike Knapp singled, scored Damien Ruparel defeated Kaivalya Olivia Shields netted a pair of goals. twice and added an RBI. Matt Man- Haruharan, 6-2, 6-2, at first singles. North 2, Gr. 3 Boys Kellie Leuthold and Nicole ning doubled and singled. Chris Matt Bartok blanked Dion Peng at Lax Quarterfinals: Scheuermann netted a goal and an Wagner singled and scored twice. Matt second singles and Jacob Tananbaum assist each. Lucy Gretsky scored once McIntyre and Andrew Caminiti both defeated Patyush Iyer, 6-1, 6-1, at Wall Twp 14, Cranford 6 and Carley Farella added an assist. scored twice. Dylan Jackson went 1- third singles. Dave Sprung and Rob Goalkeeper Mia Fleming had two for-1 and scored once. Matt Faktor edged Rishi Kundargi and Alan Raiders Rap Elizabeth saves. Barmakian singled and scored twice. Liu, 7-5, 6-1, at first doubles and In Section Baseball Old Bridge 0 2 2 Brad Hornbeck and Sebastian Wroe Jack Cerria had an RBI. Pitcher Mike The fourth-seeded Scotch Plains- Westfield 14 1 15 Carlone picked up the victory. defeated Arya Lakshinanan and Igor Guranovic, 6-0, 6-1, at second Fanwood High School baseball team Cougar Nine Stings East Orange 000 0 0 doubles. rapped the 13th-seeded Elizabeth Westfield 532 1 11 Minutemen, 16-5, in the first round of GL Highlanders, 3-2 Cougar Top Oakcrest Raider Laxmen Stun the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Despite not getting a single hit the Tournament in Scotch Plains on May Cranford Cougar baseball team capi- In Lax Section, 13-2 Wayne Hills Boys, 8-4 21. Sam Schetelich produced some talized on opportunities to sting the Hunter Brogan netted five goals Two days after knocking off 10th- big time offense with a double, a 225 Elmer Street, Westfield $689,000 No. 5 Governor Livingston Highland- and Cole Blazek scored once, added seeded Wayne Valley, 9-8, in the first single, five RBI and a run scored for ers, 3-2, at Memorial Field in Cranford five assist and scooped seven ground round of the North Jersey, Section 2, the 15-9 Raiders. Freestanding building in high-visibility location with private parking lot and full basement. on May 17. Pat Connolly, Mike balls to lead the 11-6 Cranford Cou- Group 3 Tournament the visiting sev- Dean Kirian and Tyler Stines both First floor consists of 1,000s.f. of open retail space with tons of natural light and huge Murphy and Sean Petrucci scored for gar boys lacrosse team to a 13-2 tri- enth-seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood went 3-for-3 with two RBI and two windows. Second floor consists of 800s.f. of open office space with kitchen and bathroom. the 11-7-1 Cougars and Mike McGee umph over Oakcrest in the first round High School boys lacrosse team runs scored. Mike Dieu doubled, Current owner would consider to lease back second floor for agreeable term. Owner financing available. Zoning allows many options: professional space for entire building/retail on 1st had an RBI. of the North Jersey, Section 2, Group stunned second-seeded Wayne Hills, singled, scored once and had two floor, office or apartment on 2nd floor and more. Third level expansion possibilities! Andy Serretti blasted a solo homer 3 Tournament in Cranford on May 16. 8-4, on May 19 to advance to the RBI. Pat Downey and Josh Canavan for the Highlanders and Stephen Reid Ryan Echevarria had four goals, an semifinal round. Aidan Guma scored each had two hits, an RBI and two had an RBI single. Drew Compton assist six ground balls. Dante Cassaro two goals and had an assist, while runs scored. Jonny Ramos singled John C. Wiley and Tyler McCulloch each had two had two goals. Conor Halpin (assist) Jack Brady and Alex Oslislo each twice, scored twice and had an RBI. Sales Associate hits, Dan Serretti doubled and scored scooped 17 ground balls and won 13 netted two goals for the 12-6 Raiders. Wily Gale singled, scored twice and once and Chris Bruno singled. Cou- of 15 faceoffs. Pat Jarosz and Jack Tom Nakonnechney and Noah had an RBI. Anthony DiNizo singled Direct Line: 908-301-2025 gar pitcher Gordon Graceffo picked Callan each had an assist. Goalkeeper “Costanzo each had a goal and goal- and scored once and pitcher Pat WESTFIELD EAST OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • 908-233-5555 up the win. Phil Marotta made five saves. keeper Tom Bruckman made 11 saves. Cuccurullo picked up the win. 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The next batter grounded out hammered a leadoff triple to deep batter to ground out. then after walking the next batter, Van center then scored on Szczech’s In the Cranford second, Mendham Dam got the final batter to line out to ground out to second. In the second, centerfielder Alex Schlegel made a right. Van Dam was in a situation where he diving grab to prevent any scoring. The Cougars added three runs in had a runner on first (courtesy runner Van Dam then ran into his most diffi- the third. With Jarosz and Shriner Brian Anderson) with one out. Vin cult trouble in the third. Garrison aboard, Szczech delivered his two- Czarecki tapped a single to left put- Higgins beat out an infield single and run single to center then scored on ting runners on first and second. Cou- Tristan Navarino took a fastball to the Murphy’s sac fly to right. gar catcher Mike McGee attempted back. With no one out, both runners Mendham attempted to rattle Van to back pick the runner on first but the advanced on a wild pitch. Mike Cilio Dam again in the fourth with a leadoff ball sailed into foul territory along hit a chopper to third, Higgins at- single by Shortall followed by a walk right field. Anderson headed for home tempted to score but Cougar third to Czarecki. Schlegel advanced both but he was gunned down at the plate baseman Jarosz threw him out at the runners with a sac bunt but Van Dam tightened up and fanned the next two batters. In the fifth Van Dam ceded a leadoff single to Mike Cilio, who stole second. Cilio then scored when he attempted to steal third and the throw from McGee behind the plate sailed into left field. From that point, Van Dam struck out the next three batters. “Towards the end we were working a lot of breaking stuff trying to get them off-balance, just try to get through inning by inning,” Van Dam said. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cranford jumped its lead to 6-0 in WINNING HER HEAT IN THE 100....Raider Trinity Hart, right, finished first in her heat of the 100 meters at the UCT Track and Field Championships at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield on May 17. Hart placed fourth in the finals then went on the fifth. Szczech singled, stole sec- to win the long jump event with a personal-best leap of 18-1.75. ond then scored on Murphy’s RBI single to left. Connolly brought Murphy home with a slashing single to left. The seventh Cougar run came in the sixth. DeClerico singled to right Blue Devils 2nd, Raiders 6th at UCT Girls Track and was awarded second on a balk CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 call. Jarosz punched a single then Szczech sliced his RBI single to the who competes in several events, had and Lyght took eighth at 16-7.25. Devils Marie Koglin, Sydney opposite field. a spectacular leap of 18-1.75 in the Blue Devil Sarah Hacker crossed Harding, Csorba and Tani Horton fin- Cougar reliever Kevin Donovan finals to win the Union County Con- first in the 3,200 with a time of 11:32.64 ished fifth in the 4x400 at 4:06.02. retired all three Mendham batters in ference Watchung Division crown in and teammates Caroline Stockwell fin- In the jumping and field events, Blue David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the seventh. the long jump and was looking for- ished third at 11:47.75 and Grace Endy Devil Sam Stravach placed second in EMPHATIC PUTOUT AT HOME....Cougar catcher Mike McGee makes sure The trip to Chester to play the top- ward to the possibility of winning the finished fourth at 11:54.82. Cougar the javelin with a toss of 104-7. Raider that Mendham courtsey runner Brian Anderson does not get home safely in the seeded Wolfpack is next. event again. Julia Kelly finished eighth at 12:23.38. Suzanne Jackson took seventh at 91-8. second inning at Memorial Field in Cranford. “We are a very capable team. We “That was my first time over 18 Blue Devil Julia Csorba finished sec- Stravach also placed second in the can obviously put the ball hard in feet. Before my PR was 17-11, so I ond in the 400 hurdles at 1:05.76 and discus with a toss of 107-9. Cougar play, get runs across. If the pitcher is was right there trying to get 18. So Cougar Charlotte VanWhy finished Cielo Tumbokon placed second in the throwing well, we can win,” Szczech long jump is my main event right now. 10th at 1:09.29. Lyght finished 10th in triple jump with a distance of 35-5. said. I have been doing that since my fresh- the 400 at 1:00.23. Raider Abbe-Gayle Burton placed “I think it’s great to have the eighth man year. I won the Watchung Con- Summit Hilltopper Icisys Sadler fourth at 34-10.5 and teammates Che seed. Now we are coming up from ference last week. I am also a sprinter, won the 100 hurdles with a time of Dashiell at 33-1.25 and Anina Dashiell behind. All these teams are not ex- so I do the 100, 200 but my main event 14.08 and Blue Devil Lauren Triarsi at 33-1 placed 8-9. pecting us. We are just hitting our is the long jump,” Hart said. finished third at 15.46. Cougar Sasha The AL Johnson Crusaders pretty stride right now,” Van Dam said. As to her other events and how it Knapp placed fifth at 15.92. Raiders much dominated the high jump with affects her long jump, Hart said, “I am Rosie Cuomo at 16.08 and Kayla Natalya Torres taking first with a Mendham 000 010 0 1 feeling good today. I like to do the Paprocki at 16.79 finished 7-8 in the height of 5-2, followed by Carly Cranford 103 021 x 7 100 before the long jump because it finals. Raider Nicole Agwu recorded Tarentino at 5-0 and Jenna Weise loosens me up, gets my legs going. I a preliminary time of 16.51 and Csorba placing sixth also at 5-0. Raider Che Reading is Good For You am trying to get more consistent run- had a time of 16.79 but both times Dashiell placed seventh at 5-0. (Place- ning on the board, so the 100 is really were not in the top-8 to qualify for the ment determined by number of going to help my long jump steps. I finals. Sadler also took first in the 200 misses). am hoping the 200 doesn’t interfere with a time of 24.7. GL Highlander Lauren Saifi won with my long jump.” Governor Livingston (GL) High- the pole vault with a clearance of 11- Later in the day, Hart, who decided lander Victoria Vanriele captured first 0, followed by Blue Devil Leah not compete in the 200, matched her in the 800 with a time of 2:09.48. Blue Norton at 9-6. Raiders Rivers and leap of 18-1.75 to win the long jump. Devil Katie Hamilton took third at Kayla Scott and Cougar Hannah David B. 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David B. Corbin (May 2012 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times BLOCKING THE OFFENSIVE MOVE…Blue Devil defender Christian Burgdorf, No. 17, halts the offensive move of David B. Corbin (May 2015 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Columbia’s Brett Mangan as goalkeeper Alex McHugh pays close attention (May 22, 2012). WINNER BY A TOE...Raider Merlin Edmond, left, edged teammate Kobe White by a toe to win the 100 meter dash at the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 championships at Ridge High School on May 22, 2015. ors in the 4x800 when Amanda Bush, Plains-Fanwood, 5-2, in the vault and to break the meet record home run in the seventh. Joe Bella Disimone, Alannah Clarke and quarterfinal round of the North Jer- D. Blair Corbin’s when she elevated the height to 12’7”. D’Annunzio ripped a single, sped to Kiera Hurley crossed the line first in sey, Section 2, Group 4 tournament in Raider Camille Handy leapt third on a single and scored on a 9:49.41. Westfield. Blue Devil Mike 37’0.75” on her final attempt to cap- batched rundown attempt. In the boys Group 4, Raiders Kobe Androconis pitched five strong in- Raiders ture first, and teammate Sarah May 21, 2009: Seventh-seeded White and Merlin Edmond were in a nings, permitting just two hits and a Canfield placed second with a leap of Phillipsburg did not know what hit battle for bragging rights in the 100 run, while striking out one. He did 35’4.5”. Kim Wenson reaped the most them when the second-seeded Blue meters. In the preliminary round, experience some intermittent control Blue Devils points for the Raider girls, winning Devils softball team unloaded with White just nipped Edmond to record problems and yielded four walks. the shot put with a shove of 35’11” nine runs on nine hits in the second the fastest qualifying time. In the fi- Centerfielder Anthony Perconte Cougars and the discus with a toss of 103’9” inning and rolled to an 11-1, five- nals, Edmond (11.23) won by a toe made most catches seem easy, but he and placing second in the javelin with inning victory in the quarterfinal round over White (11.26) to finish 1-2. was definitely put to the test in the a toss of 117’10”. Blue Devils Jhakyse of the North Jersey, Group 4, Section Edmond also finished fourth in the fourth inning when Raider Chris Gib- Walk Down Memory Lane Williams, Brian Henry, Pat Gray and 2 tournament in Westfield. Senior 400 at 50.05. On Day 2, however, bons launched a shot toward the fence. Jon Henry won the 4x400-meter re- pitcher Alyson Moskowitz recorded White crossed first in the 200 with a Perconte fired up the jets and chased lay with a time of 3:21. Jon Henry eight strikeouts, while allowing just time of 22.57. it down to save a pair of runs. Perconte ment at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield Regine Hunter weathered the inclem- won the 800 with a time of 1:54.84. two hits and senior leadoff hitter Cyndil Blue Devil Theo Brunson won the had two of the 19-3 Blue Devils’ on May 23-24. Raider Tori Baliatico ent conditions, as did the rest of the Raider Frank Mellana kept inching Matthew jumped on the first pitch of pole vault with a height of 12-6. Cou- seven hits, a single in the first and an used a strong kick after clearing the athletes, and took top honors in the closer to that 200-foot mark when he the first inning and launched a solo gars Josh Cadet, Acacio Escada, Jack RBI triple in the fourth, He added final hurdle to cross first in the 400 long jump with a distance of 17-7.75. won the javelin with a meet-record blast to right-centerfield. Matthew also Schetelich and Josiah Cadet finished another RBI in the sixth. Christian intermediate hurdles with a time of Brianna Grant at 15.42 and Hunter at toss of 197’8”. added an RBI single and a bunt single. third in the Group 3 4x400 at 3:28.63. Zazzali had a single and both RBI for 1:04.02. Cougars Anna Fitch at 1:04.4 15.5 placed 1-2 in the 100-hurdles May 25, 2010: Capitalizing on May 20, 2006: An outstanding one- May 22, 2014: Superb pitching the Raiders and Laura Van Horn at 1:07.31 fin- Grant and Hunter also placed 1-2 in mistakes and free passes won out hit pitching performance through five combined with key hits and some May 23-24, 2014: Strong indi- ished 3-7. the triple jump with respective dis- over a created opportunity and a pair innings by junior lefty Lindsay Brown outstanding defensive plays have been vidual performances helped catapult In the field, Raider Briana Johnson tances of 36-6.5 and 35-5. of long balls as the third-seeded Cou- was spoiled when the fourth-seeded the mainstay of the Westfield Blue the SPF Raider boys and girls track & won the discus with a toss of 99-3. May 25, 2012: Pitching was the gars baseball team managed to nudge Cranford softball team scored two Devils baseball team this season and field teams to third and fourth place, Cougar Maranda Brown took third at name of the game, and all it took was past the second-seeded Raiders, 6-5, runs in the sixth inning and held on to that formula remained intact as the respectively, and the Cranford Cou- 92-10. Cougar Ashley McGuire a run in the bottom of the first inning in Scotch Plains to advance to the defeat ninth-seeded Westfield, 2-0, in top-seeded, seventh-ranked Blue Dev- gar girls to third place at the North crossed first in the 100 hurdles with a to get the top-seeded Cranford Cou- championship of the North Jersey, the semifinals of the Union Tourna- ils stopped eighth-seeded Scotch Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 tourna- time of 15.21, while Cougar Jenna gar baseball team past Scotch Plains- Group 3, Section 2 tournament. ment at Memorial Field in Linden. Ellenbacher at 16.03 and Baliatico at Fanwood, 1-0, in the quarterfinal Cougar Nick Pace slammed a May 22, 2006: It took four years 16.6 finished 3-4. Cougars Jessica round of the North Jersey, Section 2, double off the fence in the top of the but the Blue Devil boys lacrosse team Brown, Bella DeSimone, Ellenbacher Group 3 Tournament at Memorial first inning and later scored on a pitch finally defeated the top-seeded Sum- and Fitch crossed first in the 4x400 Field in Cranford. in the dirt. Freshman Sean Feeney mit Hilltoppers for the Union County with a time of 4:02.98. Cougar starting pitcher Kurt whacked a devastating two-run triple Tournament championship with a 10- For the boys, Raider Quincy Rutmayer (7-1) tossed five innings, to the right field fence. Raider Lou 9 triumph at Tatlock Field in Summit. Sanchez crossed first in the interme- allowed four hits and walked just one, Mazzella blasted a solo home run. Junior midfielder Ryan Yarusi led the diate hurdles with a time of 56.36. while striking out six Raiders. Lefty Gary Binkiewicz blasted a leadoff charge with three goals and an assist. Raider Rashan Gary won the shot put Ryan Williamson relieved in the sixth, with a shove of 50-0.5. permitted no hits and walked one, May 24-25, 2013: Inclement while fanning two. Raider pitcher weather may have hindered individual James D’Angelo (7-1) went the dis- performances, but the Westfield Blue tance, allowing six singles but walk- Devil boys track and field team made ing none, while striking out six Cou- a good showing at the North Jersey, gars. Williamson went 2-for-3 and Section 2, Group 4 tournament at had the only RBI when he drove in Ridge High School, placing fourth Sean Feeney, who had singled in the with a total of 47. Blue Devil Phil first inning. Edwards finished first in the 3,200 May 22, 2010: Despite being with- with a time of 9:43.43. Matt Luppino out the services of senior distance crossed second in the 1,600 with a runner Ryan Scrudato, the Blue Devil time of 4:23.58. Peter Fagan, who set boys track and field team placed sec- a WHS record of 16 feet in the pole ond at the North Jersey, Group 4, David B. Corbin (May 2013 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times vault at the East Coast meet on May Section 2 championship held in Bask- COLD BUT PRODUCTIVE WEEKEND...Cranford Cougar Regine Hunter 20, won the pole vault with a clear- ing Ridge, while the Raider placed placed first in the long jump, third in the 100 dash, second in the triple jump and ance of 14-0. second at their Group 3 sectional in second in the 100-hurdles at the NJ Section 2, Group 3 meet in Millburn (May 24, On May 24 at Millburn, Cougar South Plainfield. The Cranford girls 2013). placed second in the Group 2 sec- tional and the Cougar boys placed 10th. Cougar Kelly Burke made sev- 3 NEW WESTFIELD HOMES #RealEstateRedesigned eral aborted approaches in her three David B. Corbin (May 2012 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times THE DECIDING FACTOR…Cougar Sean Feeney dives home in the first inning attempts to break her own Union for the only score as Raider catcher Ryan Henkels prepares to catch the throw. The 123 Benson Place: County record of 12’6” in the pole Cougars won, 1-0, in Cranford to advance to the semifinal round (May 25 2012). Stunning north side home with the latest in home design, first floor ensuite, 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths and Cougars Muzzle Wolfpack in Section Softball park like backyard $1,409,000 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 which included the first run of the important to stay back on the ball, gars to the plate where McCaffery game. Mia Markase whacked an RBI completely swing, make sure you have sizzled a leadoff single over third double and singled. Morrigan good pitch selection and it worked,” base, advanced to second on Gardiner, who received the only walk, Schwerdtfeger explained. Gardiner’s sacrifice bunt, alertly Sarah Gluck and Dolan each singled The Wolfpack posed a threat in the scooted to third on a groundout to once. Schwerdtfeger scored the Cou- top of the first inning when Joscelyn short and scored on Schwerdtfeger’s gars’ second run of the game, had two Johannessen lined a one-out single to hard liner to center. RBI and rapped three hard singles. left and Hannah Lindert followed with In the Cougar second inning, Jayne 121 Benson Place: “I was just focusing on contact. a walk. Both runners advanced on a Mallon’s popup into shallow right Perfect for the buyer who wishes to Lately I haven’t been hitting as well as fly out to right field but Dolan struck field was too difficult for Wolfpack I know that I can. For me, it was out the next batter to bring the Cou- CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 customize their finishes. 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Cougars Muzzle Wolfpack in Section Softball CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 second baseman Maddy Staley to “I always like to get as many bases day,” Dolan expressed. handle. McCaffery went the other way as I can. In my head I was thinking, The decisive Cougar seventh be- with a blooping double over first and ‘Ok! It’s a bunt.’ I already know I’m gan when McCaffery hopped a Gardiner walked to load the bases taking off with the pitcher because I grounder to the shortstop, whose with two outs. But Raguseo got the have trust in Brenna to get the bunt throw forced the first baseman to pull next batter to ground out to short. down. At that point, I said, ‘might as her foot off the bag. Gardiner lined a As to her hits, McCaffery described, well,’ because you need bases to win single to center then the shortstop “The first one I was trying to see how games and it was a big factor today,” fielded Gluck’s grounder and tossed she was as a pitcher and if I should Schwerdtfeger expressed. to third to get the force out but when stay back or attack quickly when she The Cougars offered a threat in McCaffery collided with the third released the ball. The second one I the fifth. Gluck plopped a single baseman, the ball jarred loose. All realized because I have been trying over first and stole second base. runners were safe. Schwerdtfeger’s

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times RUNNING WITH THE HILLTOPPERS....Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raider Brandon Garcia, center, runs the first leg of the 1,600 with a pair of Summit Hilltoppers during the Union County Tournament Track & Field Championships held at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield. Raider Boys Win 2, Cougars 1 at UCT Track CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 with a PB time of 58.65. Cadet de- I knew if I burnt out he would have 4:34.41, followed by Raider Scott cided to work a different strategy this won. I wanted to wait, settle, settle, Kaiser at 4:34.62. Raiders Garcia, time. settle then at the end just sprint Estivene, Leigh and Justin Sanders “Today I went out differently. On through,” Cadet explained. took third in the 4x400 at 3:25.94. the first five [hurdles], I wanted to The results for first place in the 110 Blue Devil Saltzer finished fifth in stride out instead of doing what I used hurdles was about as close as it could the 400 at 50.05 and teammate Ajay to do when I sprint out, so I could get when Rahway’s Ola Akande just Olson finished ninth at 51.72. have more in the tank at the end. I freckled out Josiah Cadet, 14.3 to 14.31. In the jumping and field events, think that’s better for me because Raiders Kyle Estivene at 14.7 and Leigh placed third in the high jump David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times COLLISION AT HOME...Cougar Sarah Gluck, No. 2, collides with Wolfpack catcher Liv Malone in the fifth inning of the when I am at the end, I usually die or Dhvanil Nanshah at 15.4 finished 4-8. with a height of 5-10 and Raider Mike North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 Tournament at Adams Field in Cranford. Gluck was called out but the Cougars won 3-2. slow down. But here I felt really good Midway through the meet Raider Gross tied for seventh at 5-8. Raider and that ending was the best I have Jacob Leigh took top honors in the Jaizahn Jones took seventh in the not to hit to shortstop because I tend Markase laced a two-out single to grounder forced the shortstop to throw done yet,” Cadet explained. 200 at 22.11 and Cougar Josh Cadet triple jump with a distance of 40-3 to do that all the time, I just laid back. center and Gluck rounded third and home but McCaffery had a great jump Down the stretch, Cadet and Lin- finished third at 22.29. Raider Dwight and Blue Devil Tim Alliegro took I got under it a little bit.” headed for home. The throw from and scored the game winner. den Tiger Ugonna Ike were virtually Laylor took fifth at 22.5 and Blue sixth in the shot put with a shove of The Wolfpack grabbed a 2-1 lead centerfielder Joscelyn Johannessen “Liz hustled through all the bases. clearing each hurdle at the same time Devil Jacob Saltzer took seventh at 45-3. Blue Devil Bennie Buontempo in the third. Mackenzie Staley slapped was on target to catcher Liv Malone, She ran it out all the way to first until Cadet’s gas in the tank pushed 22.91. Cougar Elijah Arroyo finished took fourth in the discus with a toss of a single past first, Cope walked and resulting in a rugged collision but because it was a lucky call we got him ahead at the finish. 10th at 22.97. In the 100 dash, Laylor 135-7. Lindert drilled a two-run double to the third out. there. Her foot was off the base. It was “I didn’t want to burn out because finished second at 10.94 (PB), fol- Summit’s Dorian Jackson had the deep right. A perfect performance of Defense called the shots in the sixth important she ran the ground ball out lowed by Leigh at 10.96 (PB). Josh best throw in the javelin with a dis- aggressive base running arrived in inning when Cougar Alex Pachkowski and obviously we won the game,” Support Local Journalism Cadet took fifth at 11.08 and Raider tance of 171-5. Blue Devil Joe the Cougar third. Schwerdtfeger made a running snag in right, and in Schwerdtfeger said. Estivene finished eighth at 11.32. SanGiacomo took fifth at 160-0, fol- hacked a hard chopping single to left. the seventh when Cougar centerfielder “We were in the dugout and were Raider Ben Fleischer crossed first lowed by Raider Mike Leegan at 149- Dolan laid down a bunt and while the Ava Manfra chased down a fly ball saying we got to get this done. This is in the 3,200 with a time of 9:36.7, 8 and Blue Devil Brendan Riccardi at throw was heading to first, for the third out with Wolfpack run- our game to win and we went in with followed by Blue Devils Matt Meusel 149-5. New Providence Pioneer Schwerdtfeger had no intention of ners on first and second. aggression and it worked,” McCaffery at 9:37.66, Will McGlynn at 9:42.97 Cheney Price won the pole vault with stopping at second and sprinted to “We’ve been practicing really hus- added. and Kevin Yucetepe at 9:48.26. Blue a clearance of 14-1. Raiders Ian third, sliding in safely. Markase then tling at everything and trying to keep On May 23, the Cougars would Devil Spencer Weigand finished third Celardo at 11-0 and Tyler Dvorin at brought her home with her double to everything from bouncing. Their host fifth-seeded Ferris, 27-0, victors in the 800 at 1:58.04. Raider Brandon 10-6 placed 8-9. right. 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Fanwood’s Harcourt Named to PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT BOROUGH OF GARWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD NOTICE OF PENDING All-Mid-Atlantic Region Team PLEASE BE ADVISED, that the Zoning CONTRACTOR: Hertrich Fleet Ser- BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY Board of Adjustment of the Township of vices, 1427 Bay Road, Milford, Dela- The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced NORMAN, OKLA – For the third Atlantic Region Team. Scotch Plains will hold a public hearing on ware 19963 and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of year in a row, junior Danny Harcourt Harcourt represented one of the 15 June 7, 2018 at 7:30 pm., Municipal Build- NATURE OF SERVICES: Purchase of Garwood, in the County of Union, State of New Jersey, on May 22, 2018. It will be further ing, 430 Park Avenue, First Floor Council (Fanwood, N.J./Saint Peter’s Prep) players from the Mid-Atlantic Re- one (1) 2018 Dodge Journey SE and two considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the Borough Chambers to hear the application of Sarah (2) 2018 Dodge Durango Council to be held at its meeting room in the Municipal Building, 403 South Avenue, of the Gettysburg College men’s golf gion. Six were from Centennial Con- H. Murphy, 2160 Seward Drive, Block DURATION: 2018 Garwood, New Jersey, on June 12, 2018 at 7:15 P.M. During the week prior to and up to team has been named to the Golf ference schools. 10601, Lot 7, R-2 Zone who proposes to AMOUNT: One (1) Dodge Journey SE and including the date of such meeting copies of the full ordinance will be available, at no Coaches Association of America Harcourt led the Bullets with a install a 6 foot fence along the aforemen- at $18,349.00 (total $18,349.00) and two cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s office for the members of the tioned property to the front area, contrary (GCAA) Division III PING All-Mid- career-low 74.2 scoring average this (2) Dodge Durango at $28,640.00 (total general public who shall request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond to the following Zoning Ordinance: season – a mark that also led the $57,280.00), under N.J. State Contract ordinance follows: PUBLIC NOTICE Section 23-2.3(o)-Fences: Maximum #A86922, and Cranford Cooperative Pric- Centennial Conference. He shot be- Allowed: Four (4) feet in the front yard. ing System, #47-CPCPS, with this expen- BOND ORDINANCE NO. 18-14 TOWN OF WESTFIELD low 80 in all 21 of his rounds and Proposed: Six (6) feet in the front yard. diture charged to 2018 Building Depart- TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS The Applicant is also requesting any and INVITATION TO BID broke 75 eight times. He claimed ment Operating 165-251. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL all variances deemed to be necessary at THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY AND NEW AUTO- Sealed proposals will be received by the medalist honors at three matches, the time of the hearing, including any other FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE MOTIVE VEHICLES, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIP- Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- including the Randolph-Macon Ted waivers, exceptions, interpretations and OF THE TOWN CLERK. MENT, IN, BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF GARWOOD, IN THE COUNTY bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Keller Memorial, where he shot a 1- other relief necessary to allow Applicant’s Tara Rowley, RMC OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at proposed use of the property. under 139 (69-70). He also cap- Town Clerk $416,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE COUNTY 10:00 AM prevailing time on Wednesday, All interested persons may be present 1 T - 5/24/18, The Leader Fee: $20.91 GRANTS, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSU- June 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., for the “2018 tured the Dickinson Spring Invita- and be heard. The file pertaining to this ANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PRO- IMPROVEMENT OF GROVE STREET tional, where he came within a stroke application is in the Office of the Zoning VIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICI- (between Rahway Avenue & Central Av- of the school record with a 2-under Board of Adjustment and available for pub- PUBLIC NOTICE PATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. enue), IN THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, lic inspection during regular office hours. 68. BOROUGH OF GARWOOD NEW JERSEY”. In addition, Harcourt won the Shannon Rapant The purposes, appropriations, bonds/notes authorized and grants appropriated in this The work under this Proposal includes Secretary to the Zoning Board ORDINANCE NO. 18-16 multipurpose bond ordinance are as follows: the furnishing of all labor, materials and Gettysburg Spring Invitational with 1 T - 5/24/18, The Times Fee: $26.01 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND equipment necessary to complete the work a 73, and he tied for first at the SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS § 27-25 (ELIGIBILITY FOR as shown on the Contract Drawings and PUBLIC NOTICE A. (i) Undertaking of the following improvements to public buildings: (a) replacement of Ursinus Spring Invitational with a MEMBERSHIP) IN ARTICLE II described in the Contract Specifications, the Firehouse roof; and (b) upgrading of the Municipal Building HVAC system, and (ii) 74. At the Centennial Conference TOWN OF WESTFIELD (JUNIOR FIRE FIGHTER PRO- and Proposals shall be in accordance with acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery consisting of a BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT GRAM) IN CHAPTER 27 (FIRE such Drawings and Specifications and the Championship, Harcourt tied for compressor for filling air bottles for the use of the Fire Department. It is hereby determined DEPARTMENT) OF THE terms proposed in the Contract. sixth with a 227 (75-74-78), miss- and stated that said public buildings being improved are of “Class B” or equivalent Notice is hereby given that the Westfield CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF The major items of work under this con- construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the ing a place on the all-conference Board of Adjustment adopted resolutions GARWOOD TO AMEND ELI- tract include, but are not limited to, the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, as amended; the “Local Bond Law”). team by one spot. at its meeting on May 14, 2018, for the GIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP following in estimated quantities: following applications decided upon at the Appropriation and Estimated Cost $226,000 The Bullets finished the year with BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and 1,700 tons of 2 inch thick Superpave Hot meeting held on April 9, 2018. County Grant Appropriated $ 25,000 an 18-hole average of 311.5 and Council of the Borough of Garwood Mix Asphalt Surface Course Down Payment Appropriated $ 9,575 David & Sylvia Chandler, 78 Section 1. § 27-25 (Eligibility for Mem- 13,000 square yards of Milling, Variable placed among the top-three in eight Bonds and Notes Authorized $191,425 Tamaques Way. Applicants sought ap- bership) in Article II (Junior Fire Fighter thickness of their 15 matches, including two Period of Usefulness 15 years proval to construct a deck contrary to Sec- Program) in Chapter 27 (Fire Department) 675 square yards of Concrete Walk, 4 victories and one runner-up perfor- tions 12.04F1, 12.04F2, and 12.04F3 of of the Code of the Borough of Garwood is B. Acquisition of new automotive vehicles, including original apparatus and equipment, inches Thick the Land Use Ordinance to allow a building mance. hereby enacted as follows: consisting of (i) a mason dump truck for the use of the Department of Public Works and coverage of 23.4% where the Ordinance Due to its proximity and impact to §27-25. Eligibility for membership (ii) an SUV for the use of the Police Department. Westfield schools, work on this street PUBLIC NOTICE allows a maximum building coverage of 1. No person shall be eligible for mem- Appropriation and Estimated Cost $110,000 must be completed no later than Au- 20%; to allow a building coverage with a bership in the Junior Fire Fighters Pro- TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Down Payment Appropriated $ 5,250 gust 24, 2018. deck of 24.3% where the Ordinance allows gram in the Borough of Garwood unless PLANNING BOARD Bonds and Notes Authorized $104,750 All bidders must submit with their a maximum building coverage with a deck he/she is between the ages of 14 (or have of 22%; to allow a building coverage with a Period of Usefulness 5 years bid a copy of their New Jersey Busi- TAKE NOTICE that on the 16th day of started the 8th grade) – 18 years and must deck & porch of 26.5% where the Ordi- ness Registration Certificate. Failure May, 2018 the Planning Board of the Town- reside in the Borough of Garwood, Bor- C. Undertaking of the Borough Records Management Project. nance allows a maximum building cover- to submit proof of registration will dis- ship of Cranford, in the County of Union ough of Kenilworth, Town of Westfield or age with deck & porch of 24%. Application Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 80,000 qualify the bid. took the following action: Township of Clark. County Grant Appropriated $ 40,000 Proposals shall be in writing on the forms approved with conditions. 2. [No change] 1. Application PBA-18-00001: Adopted Down Payment Appropriated $ 2,175 furnished and must be delivered at the Sabrina & Simon Kelner, 315 Kimball Section 2. All ordinances or parts of a Resolution of Memorialization APPROV- Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 37,825 place and before the hour above men- Avenue. Applicants sought approval to ordinances inconsistent herewith are ING the applicant’s request for amended Period of Usefulness 5 years tioned, and must be accompanied by a construct a one-story addition contrary to hereby repealed to the extent of such preliminary and final site plan approval, a certified check or bid bond payable to the Sections 11.08E6, 12.04F1, 12.04F2, inconsistency. ——————————————————————————— C(2)variance for parking and a design Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at 12.04E1, 12.04F3 of the Land Use Ordi- Section 3. If any section, subsection, waiver (§255-44 Schedule 1) onBlock 293 Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $416,000 least ten percent (10%) of the base amount nance to allow a side yard setback of 7.3 paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of Lot 1 as designated on the Township Tax Aggregate County Grants Appropriated $ 65,000 of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor feet where the Ordinance requires a mini- this Ordinance shall be declared invalid for Map, also known as 1100 Orange Avenue Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 17,000 more than $20,000.00. (N.J.S.A. 40A:11- mum side yard setback of 10 feet; to allow any reason whatsoever, such decision shall in the O-1 Zone. Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $334,000 21) Each bid must also be accompanied a building coverage of 23.5% where the not affect the remaining portions of this by a Surety Company Certificate stating 2. Application PBA-17-00012: Adopted Ordinance allows a maximum building Ordinance, which shall continue in full force Section 20 Costs: $26,000 that said Surety company will provide the a Resolution of Memorialization DENY- coverage of 20%; to allow a building cov- and effect, and to this end, the provisions Average Useful Life: 10.73 years bidder with the required Performance bond ING the applicant’s request for site plan erage with a deck of 24.23% where the of this Ordinance are hereby declared to This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. in the full amount of the Contract (N.J.S.A. approval for a subdivision of a single lot Ordinance allows a maximum building be severable. 40A:11-22), by a Non-Collusion Affidavit into two fully conforming lots with no vari- coverage with a deck of 22%; to allow a Section 4. This ordinance shall become Christina M. Ariemma, RMC and a Contractor’s Qualification Statement, ances and no design waivers on Block floor area ratio of 39.75% where the Ordi- effective 90 days after final passage and Municipal Clerk Statement of Ownership, on the forms 198, Lot 1 as designated on the Township nance allows a maximum floor area ratio of publication in accordance with law. Borough of Garwood included in and explained in the contract Tax Map, also known as 112 Park Drive, in County of Union 37%; to allow a building coverage with a NOTICE documents. the R-1 Zone. deck and porch of 24.7% where the Ordi- State of New Jersey Bidders are required to comply with the nance allows a maximum building cover- Notice is hereby given that Ordinance 1 T - 5/24/18, The Leader Fee: $123.42 3. Application PBA-17-00011 CAR- requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. age with a deck and porch of 24%. Appli- No. 18-16, was introduced and passed on RIED UNTIL JUNE 6, 2018: Sergio Mar- and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and must pay work- cation approved with conditions. first reading at a meeting of the Borough tins and Sandra F. Julio Martins, Appli- men the prevailing wage rates promul- Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE cants, 116 Garden Street, Block 285 Lot 5, gated by the New Jersey State Depart- Thomas & Emily Reichart, 420 Colo- County of Union, State of New Jersey, held R-4 Zone, Applicant is seeking a minor TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ment of Labor and Industry for this project, nial Avenue. Applicants sought approval on the 22nd DAY OF MAY 2018, and that subdivision in the R-4 Zone. Minimum lot copies of which are on file in the Office of to construct a 1st floor addition & 2nd floor Ordinance No. 18-16, will be taken up for SUMMARY OR SYNOPSIS OF AUDIT REPORT FOR PUBLICATION area required is 6,000 square feet and the Town engineer. addition contrary to Sections 12.04F1, further consideration for final passage at relief requested is minimum lot of 5,000 SUMMARY OR SYNOPSIS OF 2017 AUDIT REPORT OF This project is being funded by a Trans- 12.04F2, and 11.08E13 of the Land Use the meeting of said Borough Council to be square feet as per Section 136 Attachment TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS AS REQUIRED BY N.J.S. 40A:5-7 portation Trust Fund Grant administered Ordinance to allow a building coverage of held at its meeting room in the Municipal 1. Minimum lot width is 60 feet and relief by the New Jersey Department of Trans- 21.1% where the Ordinance allows a maxi- Building, 403 South Avenue, Garwood, COMBINED COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEETS - REGULATORY BASIS requested is minimum lot width of 50 feet. portation. mum building coverage of 20%; to allow a New Jersey, on the 12th DAY OF JUNE Minimum combined side yard required is DECEMBER DECEMBER Plans and specifications may be seen or building coverage with a deck of 22.9% 2018, at 7:15 p.m., or as soon thereafter as 15 feet and relief requested is 14.82 feet 31, 2017 31, 2016 procured at the office of the Town Engi- where the Ordinance allows a maximum said matter can be heard, at which time per Section 136 Attachment 1. ASSETS neer, Public Works Center, 959 North Av- building coverage with a deck of 22%; to and place all persons who may be inter- allow a continuous wall length of 32 feet 8 enue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The 4. Application PBA-17-00004 CON- ested therein will be given an opportunity Cash and Investments $30,096,160.13 $ 19,433,010.92 inches where the Ordinance allows a maxi- non-refundable cost of contract documents TINUED ON JUNE 6, 2018: Hartz Moun- to be heard concerning the same. Taxes, Assessments, Liens and Utility mum continuous wall length of 25 feet. is ($50.00) made payable to the Town of tain Industries, Applicant, 750 Walnut Av- ATTEST: Charges Receivable 1,742,997.37 1,547,986.00 Application approved with conditions. Westfield, which must be paid by check. enue, Block: 541, Lot: 2, C-3 Zone, Appli- Christina Ariemma Property Acquired for Taxes - Assessed Value 284,900.00 284,900.00 The Mayor and Council reserve the right to cant is seeking to rezone the subject prop- Linda Jacus Municipal Clerk Accounts Receivable 825,816.33 423,595.72 reject any bid, and to waive any informality erty to eliminate the office and warehous- Secretary, Board of Adjustment 1 T - 5/24/18, The Leader Fee: $56.61 Deferred Charges to Future Taxation - in any bid, if in the interest of the Town, it is ing uses in favor of multi-family residential 1 T - 5/24/18, the Leader Fee: $52.53 General Capital 20,820,893.55 20,775,893.55 deemed advisable to do so. use (§136-13). Fixed Capital-Utility 175,000.00 175,000.00 Kris J. McAloon Donna Pedde PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Fixed Assets 39,531,914.27 36,934,758.21 Town Engineer Board Secretary TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TOTAL ASSETS $93,477,681.65 $ 79,575,144.40 1 T - 5/24/18, The Leader Fee: $69.36 1 T - 5/24/18, The Leader Fee: $42.84 UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY INVITATION TO BID LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND FUND BALANCE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received by the Bonds and Notes Payable $18,810,000.00 $15,885,000.00 NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- Improvement Authorizations 4,090,864.81 4,347,605.30 SUMMARY OR SYNOPSIS OF 2017 AUDIT REPORT will be received by the Township of Scotch bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Other Liabilities and Special Funds 18,000,388.46 10,604,454.05 OF BOROUGH OF GARWOOD AS REQUIRED BY N.J.S.A. 40A:5-7 Plains, in the County of Union, State of Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at Reserve for Certain Assets Receivable 2,042,830.02 1,844,994.66 New Jersey, at the office of the Township COMBINED COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEETS 10:00 AM prevailing time on Wednesday, Fund Balance 11,001,684.09 9,958,332.18 June 13, 2018, for the “2018 VARIOUS Clerk, Scotch Plains Municipal Building, DECEMBER DECEMBER Investment in General Fixed Assets 39,531,914.27 36,934,758.21 ROAD IMPROVEMENTS IN THE TOWN 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New 31, 2017 31, 2016 OF WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY”. Jersey, 07076 (ATTN: Bozena Lacina, TOTAL LIABILITIES, RESERVES ASSETS The work under this Proposal includes Township Clerk) on or before Thursday AND FUND BALANCE $93,477,681.65 $79,575,144.40 the furnishing of all labor, materials and June 14, 2018 at 10:00 AM prevailing time Cash and Investments $2,819,638.84 $2,265,457.07 equipment necessary to complete the work for “2018 Roadwork Assistance Pro- COMPARATIVE STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Taxes, Assessments and Liens Receivable 235,553.11 444,188.11 as shown on the Contract Drawings and gram.” The contractor awarded the 2018 AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE Prospective Assessments Funded described in the Contract Specifications, Roadwork Assistance Program contract, if CURRENT FUND - REGULATORY BASIS Property Acquired for Taxes-Assessed Value 17,974.00 17,974.00 and Proposals shall be in accordance with any, will provide certain materials and Accounts Receivable 679,495.38 667,779.04 YEAR 2017 YEAR 2016 such Drawings and Specifications and the equipment rentals (with operators) to as- Deferred Charges to Future Taxation - REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME REALIZED terms proposed in the Contract. The major sist the Township’s Department of Public General Capital 3,885,661.42 3,715,047.65 items of work under this contract include, Works in resurfacing public streets and Fund Balance Utilized $3,400,000.00 $3,170,000.00 General Fixed Assets 8,378,232.44 8,179,490.05 but are not limited to, the following in esti- municipal parking lots, including profile Miscellaneous - From Other Than Local Deferred Charges to Revenue mated quantities: milling as required; and will resurface as- Property Tax Levies 8,474,542.23 7,794,700.12 of Succeeding Years 17,648.00 35,299.00 phalt sidewalks and construct concrete Collection of Delinquent Taxes and 17,000 tons of 2 inch thick Hot Mix As- sidewalks as directed, all in accordance Tax Title Liens 1,142,143.69 1,253,615.79 TOTAL ASSETS $16,034,203.19 $15,325,234.92 phalt Surface Course with the Specifications and Information to Collection of Current Tax Levy 105,156,304.86 102,628,236.84 125,000 square yards of Milling, Vari- Bidders prepared by the Township. NOTE: TOTAL INCOME $118,172,990.78 $114,846,552.75 LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND FUND BALANCE able thickness The successful bidder must be available 17,000 square feet of Concrete Walk, 4 Bonds and Notes Payable $3,198,000.00 $3,097,200.00 1-2 days per week for the duration of the inches Thick EXPENDITURES Improvement Authorizations 778,607.96 774,558.00 program until all streets are completed. Other Liabilities and Special Funds 2,402,804.49 2,236,643.88 Due to their proximity and impact to The program is estimated to run from July Budget Expenditures: Reserve for Certain Assets Receivable 265,255.50 474,166.51 Westfield schools, work on the follow- 1st to August 30th, 2018. Municipal Purposes $23,767,887.20 $23,182,174.42 Fund Balance 1,011,302.80 563,176.48 ing streets must be completed no later At the time and place stated above, such County Taxes 22,095,614.51 21,708,590.19 Investments in General Fixed Assets 8,378,232.44 8,179,490.05 than August 24, 2018: bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Regional School Taxes 67,607,167.00 66,141,815.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES, RESERVES No bids shall be received other than at the Open Space Trust Fund Taxes 199,298.71 198,650.24 - Tuttle Parkway AND FUND BALANCE $16,034,203.19 $15,325,234.92 time and place herein designated for their Other Expenditures 18,339.76 13,077.49 - Elm Street receipt, unless mailed to the Township TOTAL EXPENDITURES $113,688,307.18 $111,244,307.34 - St. Marks Avenue Clerk for receipt at the designated time COMPARATIVE STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - Folkstone Drive and place. Excess in Revenue $4,484,683.60 $3,602,245.41 AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE - CURRENT FUND - Lynwood Place Copies of the Bid Documents may be - Edgar Road YEAR 2017 YEAR 2016 obtained during regular business hours Fund Balance, January 1 4,548,826.36 4,116,580.95 - Nottingham Place beginning Thursday May 24, 2018 in the $9,033,509.96 $7,718,826.36 REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME REALIZED Township Engineer’s office upon payment All bidders must submit with their Less: Utilization as Anticipated Revenue 3,400,000.00 3,170,000.00 Fund Balance Utilized $358,000.00 $500,000.00 bid a copy of their New Jersey Busi- of $25 for each complete set of docu- Miscellaneous - From Other Than Local ness Registration Certificate. Failure ments, which sum is non-refundable. Writ- Fund Balance, December 31 $5,633,509.96 $4,548,826.36 Property Tax Levies 1,579,581.42 1,370,057.69 to submit proof of registration will dis- ten questions regarding the bid specifica- Collection of Delinquent Taxes and qualify the bid. tions may be submitted to the Township COMPARATIVE STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND CHANGE Tax Title Liens 416,358.53 238,725.99 Proposals shall be in writing on the forms Engineer at 430 Park Avenue, Scotch IN FUND BALANCE - SEWER UTILITY FUND Plains, New Jersey 07076 on or before Collection of Current Tax Levy 17,797,676.41 17,206,090.69 furnished and must be delivered at the YEAR 2017 YEAR 2016 place and before the hour above men- June 5, 2018. TOTAL INCOME $20,151,616.36 $19,314,874.37 REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME REALIZED tioned, and must be accompanied by a A certified check, cashier’s check or bid EXPENDITURES certified check or bid bond payable to the bond in the amount of ten per cent (10%) Fund Balance Utilized $608,335.00 $570,213.00 Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at of the bid, but in no case in excess of Collection of Sewer Rents 2,691,307.30 2,711,079.20 Budget Expenditures: least ten percent (10%) of the base amount twenty thousand dollars ($20,000), must Miscellaneous - From Other Than Sewer Rents 70.584.82 123,206.15 Municipal Purposes $7,603,238.37 $7,562,281.20 of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor be submitted with the bid guaranteeing Unexpended Balance of Appropriation Reserves 257,269.77 271,769.34 County Taxes 3,645,528.01 3,442,871.50 more than $20,000.00. (N.J.S.A. 40A:11- that if a contract is awarded, the bidder Local School Taxes 8,103,554.00 7,978,023.00 TOTAL INCOME $3,627,496.89 $3,676,267.69 21) Each bid must also be accompanied shall execute the contract. Bidders must Other Expenditures 200.00 1,182.00 also submit a Consent of Surety with the by a Surety Company Certificate stating EXPENDITURES TOTAL EXPENDITURES $19,352,520.38 $18,984,357.70 that said Surety company will provide the bid, wherein the Surety agrees to furnish a bidder with the required Performance bond performance bond if the Bidder is awarded Budget Expenditures: in the full amount of the Contract (N.J.S.A. the contract. Operating $2,833,335.00 $2,929,326.00 Excess in Revenue to Fund Balance 799,095.98 $330,516.67 40A:11-22), by a Non-Collusion Affidavit Bidders are required to comply with the Deferred Charges and Statutory Expenditures 25,000.00 24,300.00 and a Contractor’s Qualification Statement, requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. Capital Improvements 50,000.00 50,000.00 Fund Balance, January 1 537,638.52 707,121.85 Statement of Ownership, on the forms and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and all other appli- Refund of Prior Year Revenue 37.28 $1,336,734.50 $1,037,638.52 cable statutes, laws or regulations. included in and explained in the contract TOTAL EXPENDITURES $2,908,335.00 $3,003,663.28 Less: Utilization as Anticipated Revenue 358,000.00 500,000.00 documents. Bidders are required to submit a valid Business Registration Certificate from the Bidders are required to comply with the Excess in Revenue $719,161.89 $672,604.41 Fund Balance, December 31 $978,734.50 $537,638.52 requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. State of New Jersey Department of Trea- and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. and must pay sury, Division of Revenue. Fund Balance, January 1 870,629.65 768,238.24 workmen the prevailing wage rates pro- Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed $1,589,791.54 $1,440,842.65 RECOMMENDATION envelope addressed to the Township Clerk, mulgated by the New Jersey State Depart- Less: Utilization as Anticipated Revenue 608,335.00 570,213.00 That the encumbrance accounting system be completely maintained. ment of Labor and Industry for this project, bearing the name and address of the bid- copies of which are on file in the Office of der, upon which shall be designated: Fund Balance, December 31 $981,456.54 $870,629.65 A Corrective Action Plan, which outlines actions the Borough of Garwood will take to the Town Engineer. “2018 Roadwork Assistance Pro- correct the findings listed above, will be prepared in accordance with federal and state Plans and specifications may be seen or gram” RECOMMENDATION requirements. A copy of it will be placed on file and made available for public inspection obtained ($50.00) at the office of the Town The Township reserves the right to re- in the Office of the Borough Clerk in the Borough of Garwood. None Engineer, Public Works Center, 959 North ject any and all bids under the provisions of The above summary or synopsis was prepared from the report of audit of the Borough Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The N.J.S.A. 40A:l l-13.2. he above summary or synopsis was prepared from the report of audit of the Township of Garwood, County of Union, for the calendar year 2017. This report of audit, submitted Mayor and Council reserve the right to BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF of Scotch Plains, County of Union, for the calendar year 2017. This report of audit, by Suplee, Clooney & Company, Registered Municipal Accountants and Certified Public reject any bid, and to waive any informality SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY. submitted by Suplee, Clooney & Company, Registered Municipal Accountants and Accountants, is on file at the Borough Clerk’s office and may be inspected by any in any bid, if in the interest of the Town, it is Alexander Mirabella Certified Public Accountants, is on file at the Township Clerk’s office and may be interested person. deemed advisable to do so. Municipal Manager inspected by any interested person. Christina M. Ariemma, RMC Kris J. McAloon Bozena Lacina Bozena Lacina, RMC, CMR Borough Administrator/Municipal Clerk Town Engineer Township Clerk Township Clerk 1 T - 5/24/18, The Leader Fee: $130.56 1 T - 5/24/18, The Leader Fee: $68.34 1 T - 5/24/18, The Times Fee: $68.34 1 T - 5/24/18, The Times Fee: $170.34 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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WESTFIELD Plains Fire Department responded. Tuesday, May 8, Inez Martinez, The businesses affected were the 58, of Elizabeth was arrested on an WinterHill Antiques and the Osaka CLASSIFIEDS outstanding traffic warrant from the and Main Star restaurants. The fire Westfield Municipal Court in the department deemed the incident ac- amount of $625. Martinez was picked Thursday, May 10, Keith Reeder, than 50 grams of suspected mari- cidental. No injuries were reported. MOUNTAINSIDE FOR RENT CRANFORD MOVING SALE up from the Middlesex County jail, 52, of Westfield was arrested and juana and possession of drug para- Friday, May 18, A resident in the House - 3 Beds, 2 Baths, Living 345 Centennial Avenue transported to police headquarters and charged with driving while intoxi- phernalia. The arrest occurred subse- 2400 block of Allwood Road reported Rm with Fireplace, Dining Rm, Fri 5/25 & Sat 5/26, 10am-3pm then turned over to the Union County cated (DWI) pursuant to a motor ve- quent to a police investigation. Lewis a fraud. Someone gained access to Sun Rm, Den, Central Air, 2 Car Living Room, Dining Room, jail. hicle accident on the 600 block of was transported to police headquar- their credit card information and made Garage, Finished Basement, Bedroom Furniture, Art, Books, Tuesday, May 8, two businesses West North Avenue. He was trans- ters, where she was processed. She a fraudulent purchase. The incident is Washer/Dryer, Ample Parking for China, Glass, Linens, Clothes, reported receiving payment for ser- ported to police headquarters, pro- was released on summonses with a under investigation. Family & Business Vehicles. Costume Jewelry, Holiday vices with a counterfeit $100 bill. cessed and released on summonses. court date in June. Saturday, May 19, Isiah B. Cruz, Call Gene Lord at (908) 233-6868 Decorations, Garden Tools & One of the businesses, located on the Friday, May 11, Brian M. Dunn, Tuesday, May 15, a resident of the 27, of Rahway was arrested on an More! For pics DovetailsUSA.com 200 block of East Broad Street, re- 44, of Scotch Plains was arrested and 100 block of Vernon Terrace reported outstanding warrant out of Linden TOWN WIDE YARD SALE ported that the suspect made a small charged with DWI pursuant to a crash the theft of a package from the front during a motor vehicle stop. He was The Borough of Garwood will hold FARMWORKERS NEEDED purchase with the bill and received investigation at West North Avenue porch between 11:40 a.m. and 5 p.m. transported to headquarters and pro- its 22nd Annual Town Wide Yard 6 temp farmworkers needed change, depriving the business of the and East Broad Street. He was unable on May 12. cessed. Sale on Saturday & Sunday, 6/1/18 – 12/5/18. Workers will $94.24 in change and the $5.76 pur- to be processed at the time due to his CRANFORD Sunday, May 20, Jeremy Dowell, June 9th & June 10th, between perform various duties associated chase. The second incident occurred injuries. Thursday, May 17, Charles McKoy, 50, of Plainfield was arrested and 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. To partici- with growing cabbage according at a business on the 100 block of Monday, May 14, Abraham Arce, 19, of North Plainfield was arrested charged with lewdness after police pate, you must register at Borough to their supervisor’s instructions. Central Avenue, in which the suspect 22, of Newark was arrested on two and charged with possession of under responded to the municipal parking Hall by June 7th, in person or by Workers will have extensive also made a small purchase with a outstanding traffic warrants, one from 50 grams of marijuana and posses- lot on Bartle Avenue on a report of a calling (908) 789-0710 or email periods of sitting, standing, counterfeit bill and received change, Westfield and the other from Union sion of drug paraphernalia after po- man sleeping in his vehicle without [email protected]. For the walking, pushing, pulling, repetitive depriving the business of the $95.73 Township, each in the amount of $500, lice stopped a 2002 Mercury on North clothes on. He was transported to shoppers, a list of participating movement, frequent stopping and in change and the $4.27 purchase. In for a total of $1,000. He was arrested Avenue East near the Garden State headquarters and processed. households will be available at lifting 60lbs. Must have 3 months both cases, the suspect was described pursuant to a prisoner pickup at the Parkway 137 Exchange for a seatbelt FANWOOD Borough Hall on the morning of verifiable experience hand as a black male, 25 to 40 years of age, Wayne Police Department. He was violation. McKoy was processed and Wednesday, May 2, a report of the yard sale. harvesting cabbage on a with facial hair and wearing a black transported to Westfield police head- provided with a municipal court ap- criminal mischief was made for a WESTFIELD MOVING SALE commercial farm & affirmative Nike windbreaker jacket. quarters, processed and held in lieu pearance date. Additionally, he was parked vehicle in the 200 block of verifiable job reference. May Tuesday, May 8, Kristen Hoyte, of posted bail. issued motor vehicle summonses for North Avenue by an unknown person. 407 Everson Place random drug test at employer’s 31, of Brooklyn, N.Y., was arrested Monday, May 14, Carly M. a seatbelt violation, no driver’s li- Friday, May 4, sometime overnight Sunday 5/27, 10am to 3pm expense. Guaranteed at least 3/4 and charged with shoplifting from a Peterson, 26, of South Plainfield was cense in possession, and possession a resident in the 40 block of Shady Downsizing! One Day Sale! King of contract hours but hours will business located on the 200 block of arrested and charged with DWI pur- of a controlled dangerous substance Lane reported criminal mischief to vary according to weather and crop West South Avenue. Hoyte was trans- suant to a motor vehicle crash inves- in a motor vehicle. Size Bed, Armoires, Dressers, his parked vehicle by an unknown Queen Sleep Sofa, Double conditions. Hours may exceed or ported to police headquarters, pro- tigation on the 200 block of East Monday, May 21, Jivin Kissoon, person. Recliner Loveseat, Dining Room be less than 40 hours. Work tools, cessed and released on summonses. Dudley Avenue. Peterson was trans- 26, of Rahway was arrested and Friday, May 4, Bryant Sueromata, supplies, equipment provided at Wednesday, May 9, multiple motor ported to police headquarters, pro- charged with Driving While Intoxi- Table, 6 Chairs, Breakfront, 20, of New York, N.Y. was arrested Artwork, Daybed, Linens, Printers, no cost. Housing provided for non- vehicle burglaries were reported. Two cessed and released to a sober adult. cated (DWI) and use of a controlled after a patrol officer witnessed a male China, Glass, Grill, Patio Set, commuting workers at no cost. of the incidents took place on the 200 Tuesday, May 14, Troy White, 47, dangerous substance after police take a delivered package from the Transportation & subsistence block of Sunset Avenue; three more of Newark was placed under arrest by stopped a 2000 Honda at the intersec- Generator, Bikes, Baby/Pet Gates, stairs of a house in the 10 block of Garden Tools, Ladders & More! reimbursed to worker upon occurred on Wychview Drive, and Westfield police officers while at the tion of Raritan Road near Centennial Tillotson Road. Sueromata was ar- For pics DovetailsUSA.com completion of 50% of contract or another happened on Carol Road. In Essex County jail. White was arrested Avenue for a brake lamp that was out. rested, processed and charged with earlier if appropriate. $12.83/hr or each case, the suspects gained entry on an outstanding Westfield Munici- Following an investigation at the theft and possession of a fraudulent HOUSEKEEPER FOR HIRE current applicable AEWR. Raise/ to the victim’s vehicle and removed pal Court traffic warrant that had bail scene, Kissoon was arrested for DWI government document and released bonus at employer discretion. numerous items. in the amount of $1,000. White was and use of a controlled dangerous pending his court appearance. Fastidious male housekeeper EOE. Worksites in Genesee, Wednesday, May 9, Tony Speranza, transported to police headquarters substance without a prescription. He Monday, May 7, a resident wit- seeks 5 large clients in Westfield: Monroe & Orleans Co., NY. Report 33, of Garwood was arrested on the without incident and was processed, was processed and released pending nessed an unknown person enter his $40.00 per hour - 2 hour minimum: or send a resume to the nearest 1400 block of East Broad Street on then held while awaiting an appear- a municipal court appearance date. wife’s parked and unlocked vehicle looking for once a week gigs. NJ Career Center office or call charges of obstructing administration ance in court. Additionally, he was issued motor in the 50 block of Montrose Avenue. (908) 405-0271 evenings 908-412-7980 & ref job of law, burglary to a motor vehicle Tuesday, May 14, Tyana Lewis, vehicle summonses for maintenance The unknown person fled the area #NY1255259. SJ Starowitz Farms and theft. He was transported to po- 21, of Plainfield was arrested in the of lamps and not having a valid insur- and patrol Officers checked the area LLC – Byron, NY lice headquarters, where he was pro- area of the 800 block of Forest Av- ance card in his possession. with negative results. The only item FREELANCERS WANTED cessed and released on summonses. enue on charges of possession of less SCOTCH PLAINS missing from the vehicle is loose Strong, detail-oriented writers PART TIME ADMIN WANTED Monday, May 14, Khaleef R. change. with professional demeanor Chiles, 36, of Plainfield was arrested Thursday, May 10, Todd Ramsey, Part-time Administrative Assistant needed to cover local for church office (Mountainside). on an outstanding warrant out of 40, of Piscataway was arrested for an government meetings. Must be Plainfield during a motor vehicle stop. outstanding warrant following a mo- 5 days/20 hours per week. Must able to meet deadlines, know have excellent computer, He was transported to headquarters tor vehicle stop at South Avenue and how to write a lead, and take and processed. Princeton Avenue for a motor vehicle organizational and people skills. an active interest in their beats Call (908) 232-9490 between 9 Monday, May 14, Kyra A. Price, violation. A check of the driver in order to develop news 19, of Plainfield was arrested on an showed an active warrant out of AM and 1 PM, Monday through stories. Please email Thursday or e-mail at outstanding warrant out of Plainfield Plainfield. He was arrested, pro- resume and clips to: during a motor vehicle stop. Price cessed, posted bail and released. [email protected] was transported to headquarters and Thursday, May 10, Pablo Viera, [email protected] for more information and/or processed. 34, of Edison was arrested following application. Monday, May 14, a resident in the a motor vehicle stop at North Avenue 1500 block of East Second Street and Morse Avenue for a motor ve- reported a car burglary. The vehicle hicle violation. A check of the driver Lance Seeks to Rid NJ was entered during the overnight showed an active warrant out of hours. Spotswood. Viera was arrested, pro- Tuesday, May 15, Corey Robinson, cessed, posted bail and released. Of Nuclear Fuel 27, of Newark was arrested on out- Friday, May 11, Eric Magazine, standing warrants out of Newark. Also 44, of South Plainfield was arrested WASHINGTON, D.C. — Con- New Jersey is home to four nuclear arrested was Rajorl Waters, 26, of for an active warrant following a motor gressman Leonard Lance (R-7th) has reactors at three generating stations: East Orange on outstanding warrants vehicle stop at Terrill Road and East helped secure passage of the Nuclear Oyster Creek, Hope Creek and Sa- out of Livingston. The arrests were a 2nd Street for a motor vehicle viola- Waste Policy Amendments Act, leg- lem. Oyster Creek is closing this result of a motor vehicle stop. tion. A check of the driver showed an islation drafted by Mr. Lance’s En- upcoming October. The state gets Friday, May 18, police were dis- active warrant out of Union County ergy and Commerce Committee to about 50 percent of its electricity patched to 427 Park Avenue on a Sheriff’s Office. Magazine was ar- move the nation’s more than 80,000 from nuclear sources and is one of reported structure fire. Officers lo- rested, processed and turned over to metric tons of spent nuclear fuel — the nation’s top contributors to a Christina Hinke for The Westfield Leader including 3,000 metric tons stored fund to securely dispose of the EMS WEEK WEEK IN MOUNTAINSIDE...The Mountainside Rescue Squad is cated a heavy smoke condition com- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. celebrating its 80th anniversary, and the borough has proclaimed the week of May ing from the roof. The apartments in Wednesday, May 16, a business in on-site in New Jersey — to secure nation’s nuclear waste. Yet a perma- 20 to the 26 Emergency Medical Services week in Mountainside. Norma Huber the area were evacuated and the Scotch the 60 block of South Avenue re- temporary sites in New Mexico and nent national facility has yet to mate- and Steven Husman received the proclamation by Mayor Paul Mirabelli, right, the ported a shoplifting by an unknown Texas. The legislation would also cre- rialize. borough council’s May 15 meeting. Mr. Husman has served the rescue squad for Probitas Verus Honos person. The value of merchandise ate a permanent national repository at “New Jersey ratepayers have con- 35 years. was $50. Yucca Mountain in Nevada. tributed nearly $2 billion to the U.S. Monday, May 21, Thomas Sarter, “I want the 3,000 metric tons of Department of Energy’s Nuclear PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 64, of Newark was arrested for an nuclear waste out of New Jersey and Waste Fund to dispose of nuclear outstanding warrant after a motor consolidated at a national, permanent waste at the permanent repository 2018 MUNICIPAL BUDGET vehicle stop at Terrill Road and East facility. For far too long the federal at Yucca Mountain. Garden State Front Street for a motor vehicle vio- government has failed to meet its taxpayers deserve their return on BOROUGH OF FANWOOD lation. A check of the driver showed obligation to dispose of used fuel that that investment. It is time for the COUNTY OF UNION an active warrant out of Essex County resides at nuclear plants across 39 government to hold up its end of the Sheriff’s Office. Sarter was arrested, states. It is time we resolve the nuclear bargain and remove this waste from FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDED processed and turned over to Essex waste storage problem that has been New Jersey and other parts of the County Sheriff’s Office. unresolved for 30 years,” said Mr. country permanently,” concluded DECEMBER 31, 2018 Lance, a co-sponsor of the measure. Mr. Lance. Revenue and Appropriation Summaries SUMMARY OF REVENUES - CURRENT FUND ANTICIPATED 2018 2017 Children in Trouble with the Law? 1. Surplus 1,093,000.00 750,000.00 2. Total Miscellaneous Revenues 2,157,675.50 2,939,364.85 3. Receipts from Delinquent Taxes 130,000.00 114,000.00 4. Local Tax for Municipal Purposes 6,143,481.31 6,143,966.02 DWI Charges? 5. Minimum Library Tax 408,536.88 392,563.78 Total General Revenues 9,932,693.69 10,339,894.65 FINAL Drug or Criminal Charges? SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS - CURRENT FUND 2018 BUDGET 2017 BUDGET 1. Operating Expenses: Salaries & Wages 3,274,376.00 3,377,409.13 Other Expenses 4,158,433.85 4,469,901.07 2. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations 888,883.84 911,844.35 Motor Vehicle Traffic Violations? 3. Capital Improvements 5,000.00 2,000.00 4. Debt Service 1,206,000.00 1,178,740.10 5. Judgments 0.00 0.00 6. Reserve for Uncollected Taxes 400,000.00 400,000.00 Total General Appropriations 9,932,693.69 10,339,894.65 Total Number of Employees - Full & Part Time 86 74 CALL 2018 DEDICATED SEWER UTILITY BUDGET SUMMARY OF REVENUES ANTICIPATED 2018 2017 BRENT BRAMNICK 1. Surplus 0.00 0.00 2. Sewer Rents 222,270.00 0.00 2. Sewer Connection Fees 11,480.00 0.00 Total Revenues 233,750.00 0.00 Certified Criminal Trial Attorney FINAL SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS 2018 BUDGET 2017 BUDGET 1. Operating Expenses: Salaries & Wages 65,000.00 0.00 Other Expenses 143,750.00 0.00 Speak With Our Criminal Defense Team 2. Capital Improvements 25,000.00 0.00 3. Debt Service 0.00 0.00 4. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations 0.00 0.00 We Have Three Former Prosecutors Total Appropriations 233,750.00 0.00 Total Number of Employees - Full & Part Time 2 0

BALANCE OF OUTSTANDING DEBT BONDS & LOANS NOTES Interest 3,458,544.04 20,000.00 908-322-7000 Principal 13,140,733.25 1,000,000.00 Outstanding Balance 16,599,277.29 1,020,000.00

Notice is hereby given that the budget and tax resolution was approved by the Borough Council of the Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC Borough of Fanwood, County of Union on May 21, 2018. A hearing on the budget and tax resolution will be held at the Municipal Building on June 25, 2018 at 7:00 1827 East Second Street o’clock ( PM ) at which time and place objections to the Budget and Tax Resolution for the year 2018 may be presented by taxpayers or other interested persons. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Copies of the budget are available in the office of Eleanor McGovern, Borough Clerk, at the Municipal Building, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023, (908) 322-8236, during the hours of www.jonbramnick.com 8:00(A.M.) to 4:00(P.M.). 1 T - 5/24/18, The Times Fee: $183.60 Page 20 Thursday, May 24, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION DWC Reports on Girls’ Day and Night Out By DOMINIC A. LAGANO “We’re working diligently on Yoga Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times on Quimby,” Ms. Ben-Hayon said. WESTFIELD — During its board “So far we have over 30 registrants. of directors’ meeting held May 21, There’ll be a free yoga class; five the Downtown Westfield Corpora- different yoga teachers will be run- tion (DWC), the management entity ning the show. After the yoga is done, of the Special Improvement District the street will remain closed (to ve- (SID), reported on the Girls’ Day hicular traffic) until 2 and people and Night Out event that was held on can go have lunch on the street. May 10. “It’s going to be nice; I think it’s “We had a successful Girls’ Night going to be a huge event eventually Out,” stated Erin Ben-Hayon, chair- because I think people are excited woman of the DWC’s Promotions about it. It’s just a matter of getting Committee. “There were a lot of the word out,” Ms. Ben-Hayon people. I think the stores are very stated. happy and they did a lot. We’re happy The board released a tentative with the turnout and there was a schedule of Second Sunday events. REMEMBERING OUR VETS...Gabriel Pastore was one of the Boy Scouts who bump in business, especially during Christmas in July, set for July 8, will turned out in the rain to put the flags up in time for the Westfield Memorial Day the day.” have a shopping and sales focus. Parade. DWC Executive Director Sherry Dog Days of Summer, on August 12, Cronin provided statistics on the will feature a pet parade and pet Troop 72 Continue Tradition event. More than 100 businesses par- focus. The event for September 9 is BUDDING ARTIST...Garwood Lincoln School student Raina Ridente was recog- ticipated in Girls’ Day and Night Out tentatively called Mommy and Me, nized for her outstanding artwork at last week’s board of education meeting. Her with in-store promotions and give- which may possibly include a mother art work was drawn for the school art’s show directed by teacher Rebecca Planer, Of Putting Up Flags aways. and children fashion show. The Oc- right. Both are shown holding Certficates of Achievement from the board. “Of the 1,528 women who regis- tober 14 program will tentatively By SARAH MCGRAIL “The boys of Troop 72 are proud to tered for the event, 29 percent were feature Art Walk Sunday, which will Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times put up the flags and we were happy from Westfield and 29 percent were have a creative arts focus. Lance: Jerusalem is Eternal WESTFIELD — The flags have this year to see that over half of them from the surrounding towns of Clark, Dawn Mackey, Westfield’s Town gone up in time for the Memorial Day were new.” Cranford, Fanwood, Garwood, Council designee to the board, an- parade thanks to the work of a dedi- The Boy Scouts get an early start, Mountainside and Scotch Plains,” nounced that the Greater Westfield Capital of the Jewish State cated team of Boy Scouts who turned usually meeting at 7 a.m., to get the Ms. Cronin stated. “Attendees came Area Chamber of Commerce will out in the rain at the weekend. job done while there are less cars on from 121 towns in New Jersey and a sponsor the Westfield’s Farmers Mar- WASHINGTON, D.C. — Con- ally. Israel is the only country in the Boys from Troop 72 turn out no the roads. few from several other states, in- ket at a new location. “The Farmers gressman Leonard Lance (R-7th, Middle East where those of the Jew- matter the weather to put nearly 80 Supervisor Craig Gibson, in the cluding New York and Pennsylva- Market will be moving to the north Westfield), co-chair of the Republi- ish faith, Muslims, Christians and flags up around Westfield in May and Department of Public Works, says nia. side at the urging of the managers can Israel Caucus, issued the follow- people of all faiths worship freely. then take them down again in Octo- the townspeople of Westfield love to “Overall, this event was very suc- who have been working the market ing statement on Monday’s dedica- Our embassy belongs in Jerusalem ber. see the flags. cessful,” Ms. Cronin said. “For fu- for the last seven years...in the past, tion of U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem: and today the U.S followed through “We always get a good turnout even “Every year I get a great many ture Girls’ Day and Night Out events, we’ve had max 13 farmers. This year “Today is a historic day in our on its promise. on rainy days like Saturday,” said comments from people who love to we would continue to offer diverse we already have 20. We’re excited enduring friendship with the State of “The United States should use this Assistant Scout Master Jorge Suris. see the flags up,” he said. entertainment and encourage busi- about the move and we’re hoping Israel and I hope a step toward peace time to reaffirm our strong support for “We greatly appreciate the work that ness to participate fully.” that everyone comes out June 2, in the Middle East. The United States a two-state solution and an end to vio- PUBLIC NOTICE the Boy Scouts put into this every year The board next promoted the newly which will be the grand opening.” has now affirmed Jerusalem as the lence in the region. I commend the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS and we have a lot of veterans in the town created Second Sunday events, which The Farmers Market is held every eternal capital of the Jewish State and Trump Administration for moving the ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT who particularly appreciate it.” will be smaller in scale than Girls’ Saturday from June to October from the new home to the U.S.’s diplo- embassy to Jerusalem, a promise that PLEASE BE ADVISED, that the Zoning Troop 72 is grateful to Westfield Day and Night Out, but also are 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. matic efforts, sending a message to had been made by the Clinton, Bush Board of Adjustment of the Township of Presbyterian Church who allow them designed to bring foot traffic to down- The DWC’s next board meeting is the world that we stand with our great and Obama Administrations. I will work Scotch Plains will hold a public hearing on to use their meeting hall every week. in Congress in support of peace and June 7, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., at the Munici- town Westfield. scheduled for Monday, June 25, at PUBLIC NOTICE pal Building, 430 Park Avenue, First Floor The first Second Sunday, Yoga on 7:30 p.m. The DWC office is located security.” BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Council Chambers to hear the application PUBLIC NOTICE In January, Mr. Lance introduced Quimby, will be held on June 10, at 105 Elm Street. NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF of James and Danielle Coughlin, 1291 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Quimby ORDINANCE 18-06-R the Jerusalem Embassy and Recogni- Martine Avenue, Block 10301, Lot 1, R-2 NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF AND PUBLIC HEARING tion Act that would facilitate the relo- Zone who propose to install a 6 foot fence Street. The street will be closed to ORDINANCE 18-05-S Support Local Journalism along the aforementioned property to the vehicular traffic. An ordinance was introduced by the cation of the United States Embassy AND PUBLIC HEARING front area, contrary to the following Zoning Mayor and Council of the Borough of in Israel to Jerusalem. The U.S. House Ordinance: An ordinance was introduced by the Fanwood on May 21, 2018. Copies of this and U.S. Senate have voted on three PUBLIC NOTICE Section 23-2.3(o)-Fences: Maximum Mayor and Council of the Borough of ordinance can be obtained without cost in separate occasions to recognize Allowed: Four (4) feet in the front yard. Fanwood on May 21, 2018. Copies of this TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Bor- Proposed: Six (6) feet in the front yard. ordinance can be obtained without cost in ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Jerusalem as the capital of Israel: The The Applicant is also requesting any and the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Bor- PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995, all variances deemed to be necessary at ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, that the following Ordinance was finally of 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. House Concurrent Resolution 152 in the time of the hearing, including any other Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours adopted by the Township Council of the This Ordinance amends Chapter 242 1997, which passed unanimously out waivers, exceptions, interpretations and of 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. Township of Scotch Plains, County of Sanitary Sewers, Section 242-2 Costs, other relief necessary to allow Applicant’s This Ordinance amends Chapter 86 of Union, New Jersey, on the 15th of MAY relating to sewer connection fees. of the House, and most recently, Sen- proposed use of the property. the Fanwood Borough Code relating to 2018. This Ordinance is scheduled for public ate Resolution 176, where Republi- All interested persons may be present Salaries and Compensation. ORDINANCE 2018-12 hearing and adoption on June 4, 2018, at cans and Democrats in the Senate and be heard. The file pertaining to this This Ordinance is scheduled for public goleader.com/subscribe 7:00 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North voted unanimously just this past June application is in the Office of the Zoning hearing and adoption on June 4, 2018, at ORDINANCE APPROPRIAT- Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Board of Adjustment and available for pub- 7:00 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North ING THE SUM OF $325,000 Eleanor McGovern in favor of the decision President lic inspection during regular office hours. Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. FROM THE NEW JERSEY DE- PUBLIC NOTICE Borough Clerk Trump announced Monday. Shannon Rapant Eleanor McGovern PARTMENT OF TRANSPOR- 1 T - 5/24/18, The Times Fee: $19.89 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Secretary to the Zoning Board Borough Clerk TATION IN CONNECTION PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 5/24/18, The Times Fee: $27.03 1 T - 5/24/18, The Times Fee: $19.89 WITH THE PROJECT KNOWN CHANCERY DIVISION PUBLIC NOTICE AS “WESTFIELD ROAD (SEC- UNION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TION 3)MILLING & TOP DOCKET NO. F-001418-18 BOROUGH OF GARWOOD CHANCERY DIVISION COURSE PAVING”. FILE NO. 24570-17 BOARD OF EDUCATION UNION COUNTY dogs from a pet shop or other business BOROUGH OF GARWOOD DOCKET NO. F-007197-18 establishment, help prevent inhumane ORDINANCE 2018-13 NOTICE TO REDEEM PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the ORDINANCE NO. 18-15 Garwood Board of Education will hold a FILE NO. 25034-18 breeding conditions, promote community AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MELISSA R. WHITEHEAD; public meeting on Monday, July 16, 2018 AN ORDINANCE TO ENACT awareness of animal welfare and foster a SECTION 23-2.3 T (ZONING PLAINTIFF VS. ARLENE NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT more humane environment in the munici- at 6 pm in the all-purpose room of the ARTICLE V (PET SALES) IN PERMIT) IN CHAPTER BEDNAR, HER HEIRS, DEVI- (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: pality. Lincoln School for the purpose of setting CHAPTER 58 (ANIMALS) IN XXIII(ZONING) OF THE RE- SEES AND PERSONAL REP- CLARISSA GONZALEZ; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED board goals for 18-19 school year. No THE CODE OF THE BOR- VISED GENERAL ORDI- RESENTATIVES AND HIS, MARIA E EPINOZA CASTRO by the Borough Council of the Borough of action will be taken. OUGH OF GARWOOD TO NANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP HER, THEIR OR ANY OF A/K/A MARIA E ESPINOZA the Borough of Garwood: Eric Larson SBA/BS PROHIBIT RETAIL SALES OF OF SCOTCH PLAINS. THEIR SUCCESSORS IN CASTRO; CERTAIN ANIMALS Section 1. Article V (Pet Sales) in Chap- RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- 1 T - 5/24/18, The Leader Fee: $11.22 ter 58 (Animals) of the Code of the Bor- BOZENA LACINA, RMC EST; JOHN BEDNAR, HIS YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and ough of Garwood is hereby enacted as Municipal Clerk HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO Council of the Borough of Garwood follows: 1 T - 5/24/18, The Times Fee: $26.52 SONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- WHEREAS, a significant number of pup- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY § 58-36. Definitions: AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 pies and kittens sold at pet shops come CHANCERY DIVISION Animal care facility means an animal PUBLIC NOTICE OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to from large-scale, commercial breeding fa- UNION COUNTY control center or animal shelter, main- RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in cilities where the health and welfare of the BOROUGH OF FANWOOD DOCKET NO. F-021356-17 tained by or under contract with any state, EST; NEW CENTURY FINAN- which TTLBL, LLC is the plaintiff and animals are not adequately provided for UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY FILE NO. 24085-17 county or municipality, whose mission and CIAL SERVICES INC; STATE DELANO S. MULLINGS, ET ALS; are de- (“puppy mills” and “kitten mills,” respec- practice is, in whole, or significant part, the NOTICE OF PENDING OF NEW JERSEY; NOTICE TO REDEEM fendants, pending in the Superior Court of tively). According to The Humane Society rescue and placement of animals in per- New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION BOND ORDINANCE DEFENDANT(S) JOHN VENUTOLO; PLAIN- of the United States, it is estimated that manent homes. County and bearing Docket No. F-007197- TIFF VS. RONALD MAJOR, 10,000 puppy mills produce more than Animal rescue organization means ORDINANCE 18-04-S TO: ARLENE BEDNAR, HER HEIRS, 18 within thirty-five (35) days after May 24, 2,400,000 puppies a year in the United DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- HIS HEIRS, DEVISEES AND any not-for-profit organization which has The bond ordinance, the summary terms 2018 exclusive of such date. If you fail to States and that most pet shop dogs and SENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR PERSONAL REPRESENTA- tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of which are included herein, was intro- answer or appear in accordance with Rule cats come from puppy mills and kitten mills. ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN TIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR of the United States Internal Revenue duced and passed upon first reading at a 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be ren- WHEREAS, the documented abuses RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST; JOHN OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- Code, whose mission and practice is, in meeting of the governing body of the Bor- dered against you for relief demanded in endemic to puppy and kitten mills include BEDNAR, HIS HEIRS, DEVISEES AND SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND whole or in significant part, the rescue and ough of Fanwood, in the County of Union, the Complaint. You shall file your Answer over-breeding; inbreeding; minimal to non- PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND INTEREST, ET ALS. placement of animals in permanent homes. State of New Jersey, on May 21, 2018. It and Proof of Service in duplicate with the existent veterinary care; lack of adequate HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR DEFENDANT(S) Cat means a member of a species of will be further considered for final pas- Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, and nutritious food, water and shelter; lack SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND domestic cat, Felis catus. sage, after public hearing thereon, at a TO: RONALD MAJOR, HIS HEIRS, Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, Tren- of socialization; lack of adequate space; INTEREST; Dog means a member of a species of meeting of the Borough Council to be held DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- ton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance and lack of adequate exercise. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order domestic dog, Canis familiaris. at the Municipal Building, 175 North Martine SENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR with the Rules of Civil Practice and Proce- WHEREAS, the inhumane conditions in made on May 16, 2018, the Superior Court Offer for Sale means to sell offer for Avenue, in said Borough on June 25, 2018 ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN dure. puppy and kitten mill facilities lead to health Fixed July 16, 2018 between the hours of sale or adoption, advertise for the sale of, at 7 o’clock PM. During the week prior to RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST; JOSEPH You are further advised that if you are and behavioral issues in the animals bred nine o’clock in the forenoon and four o’clock barter, auction, give away or otherwise and up to and including the date of such P. MAJOR, JR., HIS HEIRS, DEVISEES unable to obtain an attorney you may com- in those facilities, which many consumers in the afternoon, prevailing time, at the dispose of a dog or cat. meeting copies of the full ordinance will be AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES municate with the Lawyer Referral Service are unaware of when purchasing animals office of the Tax Collector of ROSELLE, Pet shop means a retail establishment available at no cost and during regular AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR of the County of Venue and that if you from pet shops due to both a lack of edu- located at 210 CHESTNUT STREET, where dogs and cats are sold, exchanged, business hours, at the Clerk’s office for the SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND cannot afford an attorney, you may com- cation on the issue and misleading tactics ROSELLE, NEW JERSEY 07203 as the bartered or offered for sale as pet animals members of the general public who shall INTEREST; BETTY A. MAJOR, HER municate with the Legal Services Office of of pet shops in some cases. These health time and place when and where you may to the general public at retail. Such defini- request the same. The summary of the HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL the County of Venue. The telephone num- and behavioral issues, which may not pay to the plaintiff the amount so found due tion shall not include an animal care facility terms of such bond ordinance follows: REPRESENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- present themselves until sometime after or animal rescue organization, as defined. for principal and interest on its certificate of THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal the purchase of the animals, can impose § 58-37. Restrictions on the Sale of TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE tax sale as follows: SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- Services Office 908-354-4340. exorbitant financial and emotional costs Animals. PROVIDING APPROPRIA- LOT 6C2 BLOCK 1603 on the tax dupli- EST; JOANN MAJOR; JOHN DOE, HUS- THE ACTION has been instituted for the on the consumer. No pet store shall sell, deliver, offer for TION OF $700,000 FOR IM- cate of ROSELLE. Total amount required BAND OF JOANN MAJOR, SAID NAME purpose of foreclosing the following tax WHEREAS, current Federal, State and sale, barter, auction, give away or other- PROVEMENTS TO PATER- to redeem tax sale certificate no. 11-013 is JOHN DOE BEING FICTITIOUS; JO- sale certificate: County regulations do not properly ad- wise transfer or dispose of cats or dogs. SON ROAD BY AND FOR THE $1,068.72, together with interest from April SEPH P. MAJOR IV; MRS. JOSEPH P. 1. A certain tax certificate 15-0978, sold dress the sale of puppy and kitten mill dogs Nothing in this section shall prohibit stores BOROUGH OF FANWOOD IN 30, 2018 and costs of $1,077.01. MAJOR IV, WIFE OF JOSEPH P. MA- on 10/8/2015, dated 10/16/2015, and was and cats in pet shops. from collaborating with animal care facili- THE COUNTY OF UNION, And that unless, at the same time and JOR IV; recorded on 11/12/2015 in Book 14011 at WHEREAS, prohibiting the retail sale of ties or animal rescue organizations to offer NEW JERSEY AND AUTHO- place, you or one of you redeem by paying PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order Page 41, made by DAVID MARSHALL, puppies and kittens is likely to decrease space for such entities to showcase adopt- RIZING THE ISSUANCE OF the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, made on May 16, 2018, the Superior Court Collector of Taxes of PLAINFIELD, and the demand for puppies and kittens bred in able dogs and cats. $427,500 IN BONDS OR then you, and each of you shall be de- Fixed July 16, 2018 between the hours of State of New Jersey to TTLBL, LLC and puppy and kitten mills, and is likely to Section 2. All ordinances or parts of NOTES OF THE BOROUGH barred and foreclosed of and from all right nine o’clock in the forenoon and four o’clock subsequently assigned to plaintiff, TTLBL, increase demand for animals from animal ordinances inconsistent herewith are FOR FINANCING PART OF and equity of redemption of, in and to the in the afternoon, prevailing time, at the LLC. This covers real estate located in shelters and rescue organizations. hereby repealed to the extent of such THE APPROPRIATION lands and premises above set out and office of the Tax Collector of UNION TOWN- PLAINFIELD, County of UNION, and State WHEREAS, according to the New Jer- described in the complaint and every part inconsistency. Purpose(s): For improvements to Pater- SHIP, located at 1976 MORRIS AVENUE, of New Jersey, known as LOT 12, BLOCK sey Department of Health Animal Intake thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with Section 3. If any section, subsection, son Road. UNION, NEW JERSEY 07083 as the time 748 as shown on the Tax Assessment Map and Disposition Survey, thousands of dogs an absolute and indefeasible estate of paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of Appropriation: $700,000 and place when and where you may pay to and Tax Map duplicate of PLAINFIELD and cats are euthanized in New Jersey inheritance in fee simple in said lands and this Ordinance shall be declared invalid for Bonds/Notes Authorized: $427,500 the plaintiff the amount so found due for and concerns premises commonly known animal shelters annually. Restricting the premises. any reason whatsoever, such decision shall Grants (if any) Appropriated: $195,000 principal and interest on its certificate of as 1312-16 FIELD AVENUE, PLAINFIELD, retail sale of puppies and kittens to only Anything to the contrary notwithstand- not affect the remaining portions of this expected to be received as a grant from tax sale as follows: New Jersey. those that are sourced from animal shel- ing, redemption shall be permitted up until Ordinance, which shall continue in full force the New Jersey Department of Transpor- LOT 4 BLOCK 4708 on the tax duplicate YOU, CLARISSA GONZALEZ, are made ters and rescue organizations will likely the entry of final judgment including the and effect, and to this end, the provisions tation and $55,000 expected to be re- of UNION TOWNSHIP. Total amount re- party defendant to the above foreclosure reduce pet overpopulation and thus the whole of the last date upon which judg- of this Ordinance are hereby declared to ceived as a grant from Union County. quired to redeem tax sale certificate no. action because on June 3, 2014, a child burden on such agencies and financial ment is entered. be severable. Section 20 Costs: $14,750 14-00094 is $8,772.11, together with inter- support judgment was entered in the Su- costs on local taxpayers; and Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. Section 4. This ordinance shall be- Useful Life: 20 Years est from April 30, 2018 and costs of perior Court of New Jersey, by Clarissa WHEREAS, across the country, thou- come effective 90 days after final passage Attorney for Plaintiff $1,134.61. Gonzalez against Delano Mullings. Said sands of independent pet shops as well as and publication in accordance with law. This Notice is published pursuant to PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. And that unless, at the same time and judgment was entered as Judgment No. J- large chains operate profitably with a busi- N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. 290 Route 46 West place, you or one of you redeem by paying 093509-2014, CS13666815B. Said judg- NOTICE ness model focused on the sale of pet Eleanor McGovern Denville, New Jersey 07834 the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, ment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. services and supplies and not on the sale Notice is hereby given that Ordinance Borough Clerk (973) 586-2300 then you, and each of you shall be de- YOU, MARIA E EPINOZA CASTRO A/ of dogs and cats. Many of these shops No. 18-15, was introduced and passed on 1 T - 5/24/18, The Times Fee: $46.41 1 T - 5/24/18, The Leader Fee: $62.73 barred and foreclosed of and from all right K/A MARIA E ESPINOZA CASTRO, are collaborate with local animal shelters and first reading at a meeting of the Borough and equity of redemption of, in and to the made party defendant to the above fore- rescue organizations to offer space and Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE lands and premises above set out and closure action because on October 2, 2015, support for showcasing adoptable home- County of Union, State of New Jersey, held described in the complaint and every part a child support judgment was entered in TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION less pets on their premises; and on the 22nd DAY OF MAY 2018, and that thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with the Superior Court of New Jersey, by Maria NOTICE OF AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WHEREAS, this Ordinance will not af- Ordinance No. 18-15, will be taken up for an absolute and indefeasible estate of E Espinoza Castro against Delano fect a consumer’s ability to obtain a dog or further consideration for final passage at The Cranford Board of Education met on May 21, 2018 and awarded the following inheritance in fee simple in said lands and Mullings. Said judgment was entered as cat of his or her choice directly from a the meeting of said Borough Council to be contract without competitive bidding as a professional service (or extraordinary, premises. Judgment No. J-176522-2015, breed-specific rescue organization or shel- held at its meeting room in the Municipal unspecifiable service) pursuant to N.J.S.A.18A:18A.5a(1). The resolution of award and Anything to the contrary notwithstand- CS90486938A. Said judgment is subordi- ter, or from a hobby breeder where the Building, 403 South Avenue, Garwood, the contract listed below are available for public inspection in the Office of the Board ing, redemption shall be permitted up until nate to the Plaintiff’s lien. Maria E Epinoza consumer can see directly the conditions New Jersey, on the 12th DAY OF JUNE Secretary located at 132 Thomas Street, Cranford, New Jersey 07016 from 9:00 A.M. to the entry of final judgment including the Castro is a/k/a Maria E Espinoza Castro. in which the dogs and cats are bred or can 2018, at 7:15 p.m., or as soon thereafter as 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. whole of the last date upon which judg- DATED: May 18, 2018 confer directly with the hobby breeder con- said matter can be heard, at which time NATURE CONTRACT CONTRACT ment is entered. Michelle M. Smith, Clerk cerning those conditions; and and place all persons who may be inter- NAME OF AWARD PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. Superior Court of New Jersey WHEREAS, this governing body be- ested therein will be given an opportunity Anthony P. Sciarrillo, Esq. Board Attorney 7/1/18 – 6/30/19 $130,000.00 Attorney for Plaintiff PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. lieves it is in the best interests of this to be heard concerning the same. Sciarrillo, Cornell, Merlino, PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. Denville Law Center municipality to adopt reasonable regula- ATTEST: McKeever & Osborne, LLC 290 Route 46 West 290 Route 46 West tion to reduce costs to the municipality and Christina Ariemma Robert J. Carfagno Denville, New Jersey 07834 Denville, New Jersey 07834 its residents, protect the citizens of the Municipal Clerk Business Administrator/Board Secretary (973) 586-2300 (973) 586-2300 municipality who may purchase cats or 1 T - 5/24/18, The Leader Fee: $148.92 1 T - 5/24/18, The Leader Fee: $29.58 1 T - 5/24/18, The Leader Fee: $64.26 1 T - 5/24/18, The Leader Fee: $76.50 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 24, 2018 Page 21 WHS Vocalists Accepted into POPCORN 2018-19 All-State Choruses Life of the Party Celebrates the Joys of Mediocrity WESTFIELD – Performing with Westfield High School Chorale per- 2 popcorns the 2018 All-State Mixed Chorus in formed at Carnegie Hall in New York November will be Charlotte Geary, alongside other high school and adult One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent Zachary Lemberg, Joseph Maldonado, choirs from around the country in one By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER sisters who ostensibly play the adulat- Vincent Mora, Nicole Player, and massed choir. The choir performed film critic Matthew Siroty. The Mixed Chorus Randall Thompson’s beloved 25- ing chorus to Deanna’s odd mixture of will perform at the New Jersey Educa- minute work, Frostiana, a collection If you redo in black and white direc- wisdom and surprisingly bawdy ex- tion Association (NJEA) Convention of Robert Frost’s poems set to music. tor Ben Falcone’s Life of the Party, ploits, they unfold no more dimension in November and at the New Jersey The performance was accompanied wherein suddenly divorced Deanna than Snow White’s dwarves. Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). by the New England Symphonic En- (Melissa McCarthy) returns to college Needless to note, our newly minted Alison Brown and Samantha Horvath semble, a professional orchestra. after dropping out 20 years ago, you’ve co-ed, who just after enrolling ebul- will join the 2019 All-State Treble “It was thrilling to see our students epitomized any number of escapist com- liently declares that she is already expe- Chorus at NJPAC in February. perform in this great hall and have the edies that populated theaters during the riencing senioritis. And, paying a little “The audition consisted of scales, a opportunity to collaborate with dif- Great Depression. Light, frothy con- lip service to middle-aged vanity while solo, a quintet, and tonal memory ferent groups from around the coun- fections that specialized in proving that earning some compensation for her testing,” says music/vocal instructor try,” says Mr. Brzozowski with fel- one can indeed turn lemons into lemon- hubby’s dastardly kick in the teeth, and director John Brzozowki. “We low music/vocal instructor and direc- FUTURE AUTHORS...Award-winning author and illustrator David Wiesner ade, they featured silly but likeable Deanna soon finds herself romantically are very proud of these students who tor Maureen Francis. “It was a fan- shared his writing and illustrating process during his visit to Franklin Elementary characters who, through some unseen pursued by young and handsome fel- were chosen from more than 1,000 tastic learning opportunity for the stu- School in Westfield. Pictured are Mr. Wiesner with students with whom he spent benevolent power or just sheer luck, low senior, Jack (Luke Benward). He other student vocalists from across dents in so many ways and an experi- his lunch hour along with school library media specialist Rachel Kennedy. were able to navigate a series of farcical begs her to quit school and go back- New Jersey.” ence the students will remember for a and convoluted perplexions. packing. Nope. Been there, done that. Additionally, on April 28, the lifetime.” Even the villains in such fare are Other funny lines, innuendoes and Author, Illustrator Wiesner rather lighthearted foils as opposed to trumped up cataclysms are sporadi- full-bodied miscreants, destined not for cally sprinkled along the path where a WHS Names Award-Winning harsh retribution, but ironic, embar- less trivial film would manifest a plot. Visits Franklin School rassing comeuppance at most. Their There is no gravity here, just a random objectionable behavior ultimately pales jumble of stitched together situations. Teachers and Support Staff WESTFIELD – Award-winning In addition to displaying his book and withers in the face of our Its instruction comes from the oracle of children’s author and illustrator, David illustrations at various stages, he also protagonist’s exemplary good charac- Pollyanna films which, if asked to com- WESTFIELD – Three teachers and has made a difference in the life of a Wiesner, recently spent time with stu- showed photos of drawings and paint- ter. It’s all feel-good, and tacitly prom- ment on the state of things, could be one custodian have been honored by struggling child either socially, emo- dents at Franklin Elementary School in ings he did as a child. He said he ised that no curveball will be thrown. counted on to issue the profoundly chi- the Westfield High School commu- tionally or academically. This year’s Westfield for the annual Visiting Au- believed them to be nothing extraordi- Thus, the tolerant viewer intent on merical, “It’s all good.” The chief aim is nity with awards of excellence. Prin- recipient is mathematics teacher An- thor Day sponsored by the PTO. Mr. nary, but rather very typical drawings nothing more than a bit of frivolity to an ennoblement of the overlooked and cipal Derrick Nelson announced the thony Meyers who is lauded not only Wiesner is known for such books as any kids at that age might do. He em- complement the imbibing of popcorn, the negligently cast off, featuring re- award winners on May 10, who were for his energy and effective teaching Flotsam, Tuesday and The Three Pigs, phasized that it was through years of perhaps some Goobers, a Diet Coke demption and/or self-realization for all nominated by students, staff and par- strategies in the classroomm, but for for which he has won three Caldecott dedicated practice that he became the and a raft of cheese nachos, is likely to the characters we like. ents at the school. his empathy and kindness. “I feel Medals for illustration. artist he is today and encouraged stu- forgive Life of the Party its commercial Minor subplots and interspersed run- “As many of you know, Westfield comfortable, cared for, and accepted Mr. Wiesner shared his process from dents to stick with whatever it is they obviousness. Why spoil the feast? The ning gags are nonetheless included not High School is an impressive school around him and I can’t thank him story concept to final illustration during like to do and get better at it. cinema likes of O’Neill’s Long Day’s only for their comical potential, but as community with a rich tradition of enough,” says one nominating letter. several assemblies. He explained how At the end of each presentation, Mr. Journey into Night (1962) will be along a thickening agent, to stretch the screen- excellence. Much of this success is Social studies teacher Brett Curtis he often creates cardboard models that Wiesner held question and answer ses- soon enough, and it might do well to play between Miss McCarthy’s comic due to the talents and dedicated efforts received the Parent-Teacher-Student he can physically examine and manipu- sions, and he spent his lunch hour hold- bolster one’s self with a bit of nonsense outpourings. And, in a portrayal that of our teachers and staff,” said Mr. Organization (PTSO) Teacher of the late for drawing reference at multiple ing discussions with a small group of before viewing something more likely has us wondering whether it’s suddenly Nelson, adding that students should Year Award, which annually recog- angles. He said his style was influenced students while enjoying pizza together. to be accompanied by bread and water. OK again to find humor in drunken- “take time now and then to recognize nizes a teacher who is encouraging by Renaissance painters as well as sur- He additionally signed copies of his As in the case of Rodney Dangerfield ness, Maya Rudolph as the best friend and truly appreciate the gifts that these and motivating, is a good role model, realists. books purchased prior to the event. and other famous comedy draws who is the tippler in question. adults give you as they help you grow and shows respects for co-workers, began their careers via stand-up, Life of While giving this movie two intellectually and personally.” students and parents. Mr. Curtis is the Party is essentially a medium in popcorns, I hasten to note that, unlike English/Journalism teacher Warren described by those who nominated The Curious Incident of the which Melissa McCarthy is provided most other reels of mediocrity to which Hynes is the recipient of the Distin- him as passionate about history and almost full rein to showcase her politely I issue a miserly two, I don’t want my guished Teacher of the Year Award, teaching, an inspired and inspiring brash shtick. Dialogue is really feature- money back. Borrowing from the same established to annually recognize a educator who “motivates you to be Dog in the Night-Time at CHS length monologue in disguise as meaningless vernacular that coined the teacher who, through both excellence the best student you can possibly be.” Deanna, kicked to the curb by her drip aforementioned “It’s all good,” quite in teaching and a demonstrated com- For her “hard work” and “loving CRANFORD – Cranford High This showcase stars the talents of of an unappreciative husband, Dan, plainly, this “Is what it is.” The lack of mitment to intellectual pursuits be- presence,” custodian Marina Rogel School’s (CHS) Academy of Perform- Andrew Gordon as Christopher, played by Matt Walsh, waxes witty pretension goes a long way to forgiving yond the classroom, serves as a model was honored with the Robert and ing Arts will present The Curious Sophie Zacharda as Siobhan, Noah from opening scene to closing credits. the film for pandering to our least com- and inspiration to the high school Linda Foose Memorial Award, named Incident of the Dog in the Night- Wohlsen as Ed, and Nora Sullivan as Making up for lost time in re-enrolling mon denominator tastes. After all, who community. Those who nominated for a former principal and teacher. Time, on Friday, May 25 at 7:30 p.m. Judy. Featuring the talents of (in al- at Decatur University to finish that elu- is above a little fluff? Besides, if I were Mr. Hynes point to his willingness to Ms. Rogel “always goes out of her Reserved seating can be purchased phabetical order) Amanda Andujar, sive fourth year, it’s all about her. to be too harsh on Life of the Party. that ‘go above and beyond to care for and way in the cafeteria to talk to us and online at https://chs.booktix.com/. Haley Baranowski, Alexa Bobko, Of course it just so happens to be would sort of make me a party pooper, provide assistance to all students who get to know us,” says a group of Admission is $10 for adults and $5 Makayla Cartnick, Samuel Clark, where her only offspring, Maddie so to speak. meet him” and for helping to expand students. “She goes above and be- for students. This full-length produc- Melanie Gabel, Kyra Goga, Sullivan (Molly Gordon), is in her senior year. *** the minds of his students as writers yond all of her responsibilities.” tion is the culmination of the CHS Grace, Anna Kalafatis, Marisa Lijoi, But while the script dabbles in some Life of the Party, rated PG-13, is a “to help us write about topics we The awardees will be honored by Acting and Technical Theater stu- Matthew Mallick, Kathryn Manhardt, mommy-daughter issues, it’s all pie-in- Warner Bros. release directed by Ben believe in.” the Westfield Board of Education at a dents’ work. Kelly McMahon, Pria McNeil, Brian the-sky, idealistic stuff carefully scripted Falcone and stars Melissa McCarthy, The Above and Beyond Award rec- public meeting on Tuesday, June 12 at The play was the winner of the Nigro, Laura Salway, Katrina not to upset the optimistic lilt of things. Maya Rudolph and Luke Benward. ognizes a teacher or counselor who 7 p.m. in Room 105 at 302 Elm Street. 2015 Tony Award for Best Play. Wischusen, and Max Wisnefski. Featuring a group of Maddie’s sorority Running time: 105 minutes.

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By FRED T. ROSSI It’s this practice of keeping as breakfast spot, among several down- Specially Written for the Summer Travel Series much of the old—cleaned up and town places that are very popular, is The 2018 summer season kicks repurposed—that gives the city a DJ’s on Mattison Avenue. off with the three-day Memorial Day good deal of its charm and appeal. A For too long, Asbury Park was weekend so why not join thousands former Salvation Army building two unofficially split by the railroad of other motorists and head down blocks from the ocean is now the tracks into east and west sides, with the shore to a town that, barely a hip Asbury Hotel, with a rooftop the latter area suffering from decay decade ago, was one of the last bar with spectacular views and an and neglect. But that looks to be places where you’d want to spend a outdoor movie theater. A block away changing as it’s not hard to notice day but now is consistently ranked is Asbury Lanes, which has been more and more homes and busi- as a top summer destination spot in around for decades but was recently nesses on the west side being the U.S. remodeled and features a vintage spruced up every time we drive Asbury Park’s renaissance, con- bowling alley and bar with live mu- down for a visit. The city’s firmed by a number of travel maga- sical performances. Along Ocean Springwood Avenue corridor will zine and website surveys, began in Avenue, on a site once occupied for be revitalized with mixed-use de- the mid-2000s when a few pioneer- years by a steel skeleton structure velopment thanks to federal grants, ing restaurateurs opened eateries in that served as a hated symbol of the and young entrepreneurs are plac- a downtown business district that city’s abortive revival efforts in the ing their bets on new, hip businesses was nothing but boarded-up store- late 1980s, is the new Asbury Ocean on the long-neglected west side of fronts. A few art galleries and other Club, a 16-story luxury high rise the tracks. interesting shops soon followed and that will include condos, a hotel, I grew up one town away from then the city’s fabled boardwalk area retail shops and a parking garage Asbury Park and spent most of my began to spring to life, with new when it’s completed next year. teenage years—and dollars—on the restaurants, lounges and shops. Visi- A new boardwalk pavilion, com- boardwalk some 40 years ago, feed- tors began to repopulate beaches plete with a band shell and a rooftop ing quarters into the arcade games that had been pretty much empty bar and restaurant, was recently built and spending countless nights watch- since the 1980s and the city’s at Fifth Avenue and a new pavilion ing live music at the bars. The city’s nightlife blossomed. is planned for Fourth Avenue as decline was already underway when Today, it’s evident that political, well. Meanwhile, returning visitors I was hanging around and looking civic and business leaders have will find some of their long-time for trouble, but it was still the center bought into Asbury Park’s revival favorites still thriving, such as the of the universe to me. I hated seeing as they partner not only to improve water spray park, the pinball arcade it during its worst times in the 1990s more and more city blocks but also and the rooftop lounge across from and early 2000s when you would be to expand into those neighborhoods the Empress. Convention Hall has lucky to see a person on the desolate that have felt left behind since be- outdoor bars facing the beach and beach on a beautiful summer day fore the 1970 riots that began the plenty of shops inside while the while downtown would have been a city’s decline. beach itself is wide, clean and ac- perfect spot for tumbleweed and not One important thing city plan- cessible to changing facilities and much else. ners and developers have not done rest rooms. I continue to marvel at the city’s over the past decade is to bulldoze Downtown, it seems that every rebirth, happy at the hustle and everything and start from scratch. time I visit, another formerly- bustle and grateful that favorite Someone who hasn’t been to Asbury blighted block is being redeveloped. spots like the Stone Pony and Con- Park in decades would still be able Take a stroll along Wesley Lake and vention Hall weren’t plowed under to pick out many of its landmark take in the grand homes and well- and replaced with shiny new build- buildings such as Convention Hall kept yards across the water in Ocean ings lacking personality and history at the north end of the boardwalk Grove. On the Asbury Park side, and great memories. I just hope and the shell of the old Casino build- there’s a huge beer garden with roof- Asbury Park doesn’t get too popu- ing at the other end, with the Em- top seating fronting the lake along lar and too crowded and overrun by press Hotel, the Stone Pony, the with the Moonstruck restaurant, too many people with no real con- Wonder Bar, Madam Marie’s for- which was one of the first to open its nection to a place I’ve always called tune-telling booth and the old doors back when few people thought my second home. Howard Johnson restaurant in be- of Asbury Park as a place to venture tween. The massive Berkeley- to, day or night. You’ll also find Support Local Journalism Carteret Hotel, now the Berkeley numerous eateries along Cookman Oceanfront Hotel, still stands op- Avenue and elsewhere in the down- posite Convention Hall. Downtown, town. Photo courtesy of Tom Jardim the former Asbury Park Press build- Browsing through the Antique SHINING STARS...Westfield High School (WHS) senior Julian Mazzola received the Foxy Award for Outstanding ing, the Steinbach department store Emporium downtown will feel like Performance by a Lead Actor in a Comedy at this year’s Montclair State University’s Theatre Night Awards on May 14. The building and a number of others rummaging through your MSU awards night recognizes excellence in the production of high school and middle school non-musical plays throughout New Jersey. Julian was chosen by judges for his portrayal of Sheridan Whiteside in Westfield High School’s fall production from the city’s heyday—except, grandmother’s massive attic while of The Man Who Came to Dinner. WHS drama teacher Daniel Devlin was awarded the Joanne Fox Award for Excellence sadly, most of its fine old theaters— feline lovers should check out in Commitment to Theatre Education. 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SZCZECH 4 RBI, 3 HITS; VAN DAM STRIKES OUT SEVEN; SHRINER 3B, 2 RUNS; MURPHY 2 RBI Cougars Settle Mendham, 7-1, in North 2, Group 3 1st Round

By DAVID B. CORBIN Wolfpack, who peeled 16th- Kevin Donovan relieved for one ished 3-for-4 with four RBI and Szczech had an RBI groundout Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times seeded Orange, 13-0, in their out in the sixth and all three outs scored twice. in the first inning, a two-run single Pitcher Jake Van Dam got stron- opening round. in the seventh. “Especially with a good pitcher to center in the third, a single to ger as the innings progressed Van Dam ran into trouble in the “In the beginning of the game, on the mound like Jake and Kevin. right in the fifth and an RBI single and Tyler Szczech provided the second and third innings but I was pitching a little scared. Big They always throw strikes and do down the right field line in the majority of the offense as the managed to dodge the Mendham game! I was a little bit nervous really well. Then the batters just sixth. eighth-seeded Cranford High bullets both times. From that then me and [catcher Mike] have to put the ball in play and On his first hit, Szczech ex- School baseball team defeated point, however, he struck out McGee talked. He said what are hitting is just a mind set,” Szczech plained, “I knew eventually I was ninth-seeded Mendham, 7-1, in two batters in the fourth inning, you doing? Just throw the ball. I expressed. going to get a curveball, so I was the first round of the North Jer- three in the fifth, although allow- went out there an settled down. thinking first hit just hop on it sey, Section 2 Group 3 Tourna- ing Mendham to score its only We started getting runs and that Support Local Journalism and hit it hard in play some- ment at Memorial Field in run on a throwing error, and really helped. The confidence where. That’s what I did, just Cranford on May 21. The 12-7-1 another in the sixth. Van Dam went through the roof,” Van Dam dropped through the middle.” Cougars advanced to the finished with seven strikeouts, explained. “With all these hits On his third hit, he said, “The quarterfinal round to face the walked three and hit one batter, coming in, it just comes easier pitcher’s delivery was a little top-seeded West Morris Central while allowing only four singles. throwing all these strikes.” weird, so I was able to hang on, The Cougars tapped starting get the ball, power through it and See & Subscribe at pitcher Logan Shortall for seven put the ball in play, get another goleader.com/ballyhoo hits and reliever Drake Lam for run in.” BallyhooBallyhoo another three hits. Szczech fin- Leadoff hitter Jamie Shriner (2- for-4) tripled, singled and scored Submit commentary and items for publishing. goleader.com/subscribe both times. Mike Murphy had an Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, May 24, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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RBI sacrifice fly and an RBI single, at the plate by Shriner. Van Dam Shriner aboard, Szczech deliv- with a sac bunt but Van Dam sixth. DeClerico singled to right Pat Connolly rapped an RBI then got the next batter to ground ered his two-run single to center tightened up and fanned the next and was awarded second on a single, Jake DeClerico singled out. then scored on Murphy’s sac fly two batters. In the fifth Van Dam balk call. Jarosz punched a single twice and scored once and Jack In the Cranford second, to right. ceded a leadoff single to Mike then Szczech sliced his RBI single Jarosz singled, was hit-by-a-pitch Mendham centerfielder Alex Mendham attempted to rattle Cilio, who stole second. Cilio then to the opposite field. and scored once. Schlegel made a diving grab to Van Dam again in the fourth with scored when he attempted to Cougar reliever Kevin Donovan After Van Dam retired the side prevent any scoring. Van Dam a leadoff single by Shortall fol- steal third and the throw from retired all three Mendham bat- 1-2-3 in the top of the first in- then ran into his most difficult lowed by a walk to Czarecki. McGee behind the plate sailed ters in the seventh. ning, Shriner hammered a lead- trouble in the third. Garrison Schlegel advanced both runners into left field. From that point, The trip to Chester to play the off triple to deep center then Higgins beat out an infield single Van Dam struck out the next top-seeded Wolfpack is next. scored on Szczech’s ground out and Tristan Navarino took a Support Local Journalism three batters. “We are a very capable team. to second. In the second, Van fastball to the back. With no one “Towards the end we were We can obviously put the ball Dam was in a situation where he out, both runners advanced on a working a lot of breaking stuff hard in play, get runs across. If had a runner on first (courtesy wild pitch. Mike Cilio hit a chop- trying to get them off-balance, the pitcher is throwing well, we runner Brian Anderson) with one per to third, Higgins attempted just try to get through inning by can win,” Szczech said. out. Vin Czarecki tapped a single to score but Cougar third inning,” Van Dam said. “I think it’s great to have the to left putting runners on first baseman Jarosz threw him out at Cranford jumped its lead to 6- eighth seed. Now we are coming and second. Cougar catcher Mike the plate. The next batter 0 in the fifth. Szczech singled, up from behind. All these teams McGee attempted to back pick grounded out then after walking stole second then scored on are not expecting us. We are just the runner on first but the ball the next batter, Van Dam got the Murphy’s RBI single to left. hitting our stride right now,” Van sailed into foul territory along final batter to line out to right. Connolly brought Murphy home Dam said. right field. Anderson headed for The Cougars added three runs with a slashing single to left. The goleader.com/subscribe Mendham 000 010 0 1 home but he was gunned down in the third. With Jarosz and seventh Cougar run came in the Cranford 103 021 x 7 Page S-3 Thursday, May 24, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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* Blue Devils Clip Clifton Mustangs, 20-2, in North 2, Group 4 Boys Lacrosse * Page S-6 Thursday, May 24, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Raider Boys Win 2, Cougars 1 at Union County Track & Field Championships Page S-17 Thursday, May 24, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary GW Council Okays $416,000 Bond Ord. Twp. Committee OKs Cap. By MICHAEL BONACCORSO truck, Ms. Todisco said. The com- to “break down” during snow re- Bond Ord., Police Contract Specially Written for The Westfield Leader mittee had considered two trucks, moval, Mr. McCormack said. GARWOOD — Mayor Charles but one was $165,000 and pro- He said the retrofitting “makes By FRED T. ROSSI also aware that all of the candi- Lombardo and the borough coun- vided less overall utility to the sense,” is financially prudent and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader dates were close in age and years cil approved a bond ordinance public works department, said practical, as he relied on his pro- of service. The structure of the Tuesday night appropriating Councilman and Streets and fessional experience with trucks CRANFORD — The township committee on Tuesday unani- new contract, Mrs. Dooley said, $416,000 to allow for “various Roads Committee member Rich- and the need for flexibility during induces too many police officers public improvements.” The vari- ard McCormack. “hectic times” for the depart- mously passed a capital bond ordinance of nearly $4.6 million. and those in leadership positions ous public improvements include Mr. McCormack said he agreed ment. to retire after 25 years of ser- the acquisition of “new additional” with many aspects of the ordi- Mr. McCormack said he re- The bond will provide funding “for all our capital needs,” said vice, resulting in the departure or “replacement” equipment in- nance, but could not support the quested the retrofitting be out- of too many individuals in the cluding new automotive vehicles, ordinance in its entirety. Mr. lined in the ordinance to Council- Commissioner Mary O’Connor at the committee’s regular meet- prime of their lives. including original apparatus and McCormack said the $416,000 woman Jennifer Blumenstock Mrs. Dooley said that while a equipment. spending plan did not outline or during the committee’s discus- ing. Among the items and ser- vices that will be funded are the number of other Union County The $416,000 sum will assist in guarantee a salt spreader from a sion. towns have moved away from equipment down payments while public works truck being “de- Ms. Blumenstock said Mr. township’s road resurfacing pro- gram for 2018, the desilting of contracts that provide such early- necessary to receive county commissioned” would be “retro- McCormack had not previously retirement inducements, the grants which will subsidize the fitted” or placed onto an existing voiced his concerns specific to the Rahway River, expansion of the children’s room at the library Cranford contract “perpetuates” capital purchases. Councilwoman public works vehicle. the matter to the committee or them — something she said will and Finance Committee Chair- Mr. McCormack said the retro- herself. Ms. Blumenstock said and new equipment for the pub- lic works department, including lead to the “evisceration of our woman Sara Todisco said the fitting would cost $6,000 to she would hold her comments on police department” in several total sums after county grants $7,000. The retrofit allows for an the retrofitting because she was a loader and trailer, a pickup truck and a utility truck. years’ time. “We should be in- are subtracted from the existing vehicle to be used if the unaware until Mr. McCormack ducing the best and the brightest $416,000. She said the sum the “new multi-seasonal truck” were CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE The fire department will re- ceive new turnout gear for its to stay,” she said. borough will be responsible for is At the start of the brief meet- $334,000. members as well as a new pumper truck. The police department will ing, Mayor Thomas Hannen, Jr. The bond ordinance will facili- read a proclamation declaring tate a HVAC system purchase upgrade its communications equipment. The bond also will the week of May 20 to 26 as priced at $15,000 less than esti- Emergency Medical Services mates, Ms. Todisco said. Records finance improvements to the basketball courts at Adams Park Week, and 10 members of the retention and management costs Cranford First Aid Squad, includ- were estimated at $50,000, and renovations of the play- grounds at Adams and Buchanan ing several high-school students, stated Ms. Todisco. The finance were honored for their service. committee chose to allocate Parks. Additionally, Cranford $40,000 instead, which was the Television will purchase new amount awarded by grant money equipment using proceeds from to offset records retention costs, the bond. Knights Blood Drive Ms. Todisco said. In other business, the commit- She said the overall total capi- tee approved a resolution ratify- Set For Saturday tal costs were $9,000 less than ing a contract between the mu- AREA — Knights of Columbus original estimates allowing for nicipality and the Patrolmen and No. 3240 of Roselle Park will additional capital allocations to Detective Patrolmen bargaining sponsor a Community Blood Drive the fire department. unit, PBA Local 52, and the this Saturday, May 26. It will be “The finance committee unani- Cranford Police Superior Officers held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at mously approved adding an air bargaining unit, PBA Local 52. the Church of the Assumption, compressor to assist the fire de- Deputy Mayor Ann Dooley was located at 113 Chiego Place, partment. The existing air com- the lone committee member to Roselle Park. pressor is 20 years old and will vote against ratification, saying Complimentary cholesterol make filling air bottles easier and it was a vote that “made me most screenings will be available. COURTHOUSE BADGE...Garwood Councilwoman Ileen Cuccaro, standing, uncomfortable and reluctant to Sandwiches and refreshments faster,” Ms. Todisco said. welcomed Daisy troop no. 41290 to Garwood’s Borough Hall last week. The girls The finance committee unani- cast.” She recalled taking part in will be served to all donors. To were given a tour of the courtroom and police department, highlighted by a look the recent search for a new po- make an appointment, call (201) mously agreed on allocating inside a jail cell. The Daisies were also introduced to Mayor Charles Lombardo, $75,000 of the $416,000 to pur- lice chief, which involved inter- 251-3703 or access in back, who explained the role of public administrators and donated “borough views of several candidates. She donor.cbsblood.org/donor/ chasing a “new and smaller” goodie bags.” The girls earned their courthouse badges that were donated by multi-seasonal mason dump said she came away from that schedules/drive_schedule/ Councilwoman Cuccaro. process “wowed and proud,” but 47541. Page S-18 Thursday, May 24, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary GW Council Okays $416,000 Bond Ord. Garwood Mayor Lombardo mentioned it during the council’s May 30, from 7 to 9 p.m., at funding measures have made Re: Russo Redevelopment workshop meeting discussion. Lincoln School, the mayor stated. checking where pet shops pur- Ms. Todisco said any future “ret- “As Mr. Russo has endeavored chase their dogs from impossible South Avenue Urban Renewal of Russo Redevelopment, /and rofitting,” if included, would be throughout this process, they re- or hard for consumers and ani- LLC, will be conducting a “Town Chris Minks, Senior Vice Presi- an “operating budget expense” main willing to cooperate with mals-rights watch organizations. Hall” public information meeting dent and General Counsel. Also line item used for existing equip- the borough and to accommo- Mr. Cohen said pet shops know- on Wednesday, May/30, 2018, in attendance will be the project ment costs. She said the bond date the needs of the commu- ingly or unknowingly will pur- from 7 to 9 p.m. in Lincoln School, LSRP; representative of EAI; ordinance addresses “capital nity,” Mayor Lombardo said. chase dogs from breeders who 400 Second Avenue, Garwood. Project Manager; a representa- items” or new purchases. At that meeting, Russo Devel- will protect profit margins. Profit- Russo Redevelopment will be tive of/Northstar/ (abatement / Mr. McCormack and Council- opment representatives “will pro- margin protection includes shoot- mailing out a flyer to all house- and demolition contractor); man Joseph Sarno voted no on vide accurate information and ing un-purchased puppies in the holds in Garwood that is expected Russo’s Project Engineer and pro- the bond ordinance approval. answers to discuss the process of head with guns, raising newborn to be in mailboxes/between May fessionals associated with the “Please vote down this bond demolition and soil remediation,” puppies in highly-crowded and 25-29./ The public information demolition of the project./ ordinance. It is a huge amount of Mayor Lombardo said. contaminated environments, and session, conducted by Russo De- Mr. Minks recently told Mayor debt for 4,000 [residents]. Stop Ms. Todisco said, however, that with many dogs dying from the velopment, will provide accurate Lombardo that “there is no basis charging things we need to the Russo is confident the demoli- disease-ridden squalor. information and answers to ques- to require a delay as the demoli- credit card,” said resident and tion will not hamper air quality Friends of Animals United New tions concerning abatement of tion will not create public health former Councilman Jim Mathieu. for residents, noting that the Jersey representative Janice asbestos,/ pre-demolition and concerns or hazards.” However, Mr. Sarno said he cannot sup- demolition will follow specific Fisher said the ordinance is nei- demolition/ activities, as well as Mr. Russo will continue to work port a zero budget tax increase state-mandated and federally- ther anti-pet nor anti-dog breed- to discuss/ the /process of demo- with the Borough, and has/ at the expense of the borough’s mandated environmental guide- ers who maintain humane envi- lition and soil remediation and agreed to delay the actual physi- long-term financial health. He lines. ronments. Ms. Fisher said the their efforts to safeguard the cal demolition of the structures said he “hopes” Councilwoman Councilman Sarno said he would measure is against puppy mills Garwood community and its resi- until after June 20, when Lincoln Ileen Cuccaro would support him like the parking committee to that are operating under less dents./ Although Mayor school is scheduled to be closed by voting no on the ordinance as consider residential parking per- and less government oversight. Lombardo will introduce these for/ the summer. As Mr. Russo well. mits for both Myrtle Avenue and “If animal cruelty is illegal in all professionals at the start of the has endeavored throughout this Mr. Sarno said Ms. Todisco, Ms. Spruce Avenue. 50 states, then why do we allow meeting, this is in no way a meet- process, they remain willing to Blumenstock and Councilman Mr. Sarno said he wanted to for puppy mills to continue exist- ing conducted by the Mayor and/ cooperate with the Borough and Marc Lazarow always vote in uni- raise the conversation in an ing?” asked animal advocate Ellen or Council Members. to accommodate the needs of son on ordinances and would ap- “agenda-setting format” during Coyote. In attendance will be Mr. Russo the community. In Mayor preciate if Ms. Cuccaro supported open workshop meeting discus- Lombardo’s communication with his views on long-term spending sion, “hoping” the council could Russo Development, Mr. Minks in relation to borough debt. render “a unanimous parking de- goes on to say that “It will be Ms. Cuccaro said she supports cision.” Mr. Sarno stated that his made clear at the Town Meeting the current budget because it intention was to avoid the permit that this is done merely as a provides taxpayers with “one year discussion being delegated to the courtesy to the community and of relief” or no tax increases. parking committee. not because of any legitimate “After tax increases for 17 straight After a brief discussion, the health concerns posed by demo- years,” one year of relief is council agreed the parking com- lition”./ needed, she stated. mittee will look further into pri- As per the Mayor’s request, Mayor Lombardo said he be- vate parking permits for Myrtle Russo Redevelopment will pro- lieves “the committee system and Spruce Avenues. vide reasonably detailed monthly works,” suggesting all commit- The council unanimously passed LSRP status updates that will be tee members discuss specific an ordinance to prohibit the re- suitable/ for publication on the decisions privately and vocally tail of certain animals. The ordi- Borough website. Mr. Minks also before they are presented to the nance is aimed at eliminating states “that this will be a good public. “puppy mills,” banning future means of keeping the public in- In other business, Mayor establishments that purchase formed as to the progress of the Lombardo said the Casale build- their dogs from “puppy mill- project and hopefully prevent the ing demolition on South Avenue styled breeders.” Currently, spread of the type of misinfor- will not begin until after Wednes- Garwood does not have any es- mation and rumors that we have day, June 20, “when Lincoln tablishments selling dogs. recently seen”. School is scheduled to be closed The volunteer county legisla- for the summer.” Russo Devel- tive leader for the Humane Soci- Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader opment will hold a “town hall”- ety of the United States, Larry ON YOUR MARK...Youngsters get a jump start at Sunday’s Cranford Brookside Probitas Verus Honos style meeting on Wednesday, Cohen, said recent government School PTA one-mile race. A 5K race followed the one-miler race. Page S-19 Thursday, May 24, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Cranford Recreation Reveals Marchers Summer Concerts to Offer For Memorial Day Parade on May 28 Diverse Musical Styles CRANFORD — The Cranford partment, Cranford First Aid School Band will provide musical CRANFORD — In keeping with Community Center. Recreation and Parks Department Squad, Cranford Council Knights selections at the ceremony. the national Library Summer “Rewind — Back to Classic Rock” has announced that its annual of Columbus, Union County Pipes In the event of inclement Reading Program theme this will take place on Wednesday, Memorial Day Parade will take and Drums Band, Cranford His- weather, services only will be held year, “Libraries Rock,” the June 20, at 7:30 p.m. New Jer- place on Monday, May 28. The torical Society, Crane’s Ford at the Cranford Community Cen- Cranford Public Library will high- sey-based, three-piece band Re- lineup will begin at 8:30 a.m. at D.A.R., Hillside Avenue Band, ter at 10 a.m. A limited number of light local artists and a diverse wind will play the songs of great the Cranford Community Center, Cranford Democratic Club, Azure- American stick flags will be dis- range of musical styles during its American artists, the British In- located at 220 Walnut Avenue. Masada Lodge No. 22, Cranford tributed to those along the pa- 2018 Summer Concert Series. vasion and the Summer of Love. Marching will commence at 9 Republican Club, the mayor and rade route. For further informa- All concerts will be sponsored by Rewind members include John a.m., ending with a traditional council of the Borough of tion, call the Recreation and Parks the Friends of the Cranford Pub- Delgiodice (guitar), Ken Cohen memorial ceremony at Memorial Garwood, Garwood Fire Depart- Department at (908) 709-7283. lic Library and held at the Cranford (drums) and Rich Loughlin (bass). Park on Springfield Avenue be- ment, Garwood First Aid Squad, The Odessa Klezmer Band will tween Riverside Drive and Cen- American Lab Rescue, Sunny be featured on Wednesday, July tral Avenue, at 10 a.m. Acres Civic Group, Shining Stars, 11, at 7:30 p.m. Under the direc- Joining the line of march will be Cranford Elks No. 2006 Motor- Brookside Place School tion of bandleader, accordionist the Veterans of Foreign Wars cycle Club, Car Group and other and vocalist Ed Goldberg, the (VFW) Color Guard, Grand Mar- vehicles, Orange Avenue Band, Odessa Klezmer Band has played shal James Silkensen, United Cranford Community of Girl Promotes Pedal Power the joyous dance music of the States Army; VFW Post No. 335, Scouts, Boy Scout Troops No. 75 Klezmorim (Jewish folk musi- the Cranford High School Band, and 80, Cub Scout Packs No. 75 CRANFORD -- In an effort to Healthy Schools A+ Challenge, cians) throughout the tri-state flag bearers carried by Boy Scout and 103, Cranford Lacrosse Club, promote healthy choices and the generosity of the Brookside area for more than 30 years. Troops No. 75 and 80, the mayor Cranford Baseball and Softball active lifestyles, Brookside Place PTA and a partnership with the With an eclectic mix of Eastern and township committee, League, Cranford Soccer, and the School (BPS) Nurse Paula O’Hara Cranford Police Department, Mrs. European and Middle Eastern Cranford Police, Cranford Fire De- Cranford Hockey Club. The recently began a “Pedal to School” O’Hara was able to offer school- tunes, including polka and Cranford High School Madrigal campaign. Through a grant from wide bike registration, a raffle czardas, the band is known for Library Acquires Ensemble and the Cranford High Atlantic Health System’s Atlantic for gift cards to a local bike shop, inspiring audiences to dance in a bike safety assembly and the the aisles. ‘Father Bob’ Book addition of two bike racks for the The Amir Vahab Trio will per- CRANFORD — The Cranford Pub- younger students. Parents and form on Wednesday, August 15, lic Library, located at 224 Walnut teachers were thrilled to see the at 7:30 p.m. Honored as a peace- Avenue, recently obtained a copy bike racks being put to use im- maker and virtuoso, Amir Vahab of “Better Than We Believed 2” by mediately. is a composer/vocalist and lec- the Reverend Robert J. Cormier. Ms O’Hara said, “We encourage turer specializing in a wide vari- Born and raised in Cranford, our students to be active every ety of traditional Persian instru- “Father Bob,” as he was called by day and biking to school is one ments: the tanbour, ney, daf, tar his many friends and parishio- way to do this. It was so exciting and oud. Mr. Vahab is noted for ners, served as a minister in New- to see the new racks filled with so his expertise in Persian culture ark and Jersey City, a prison chap- many bicycles today!” and history, and for the spiritual- lain, a rehabilitation counselor, The school also worked closely ity present in his music and teach- and as president of the board of with Atlantic Health System’s ings. His songs weave fiery Project Live, Inc., an Essex County Overlook Medical Center Health instrumentals and melodies of nonprofit that provides mental Educator Erica Ohrn for coaching the ancient lands of the Middle health services in Essex County. throughout the program. East that include Persian, Turk- After his death in 2014 on Mount Brookside Place School is a ish, Azeri and beyond. Hood, Ore., he was honored by grade K-5 elementary school in No registration is required for the City of Newark with a street Cranford. these free concerts. The Cranford named after him. “Better Than Atlantic Healthy Schools’ A+ Community Center is located at We Believed 2,” a 2018 followup PEDAL POWER…Brookside Place School (BPS) installs two new bike racks on Challenge is a school initiative 220 Walnut Avenue and is acces- to an earlier volume by Reverend school grounds in a Pedal to School Campaign to promote healthy lifestyles made offered by Atlantic Health Sys- sible to all. For more information Cormier, is a reflection on faith possible in part by a grant from Atlantic Health System’s Atlantic Healthy Schools tem. This program funded 36 about the Friends of the Cranford and religion through the eyes of A+ Challenge, the Brookside PTA and the Cranford Police Department. Pictured, schools to assist in the imple- Public Library, go to multiple characters. The book left to right, are: BPS PTA 2nd Vice President Tracy McSweeney; local bike shop mentation of healthy eating and/ cranfordlibrary.org and click on will be added to the library’s gift card raffle winners Cameron Towery, Quinn Wright, Georgia Paine and Sophia or active lifestyle in the school Friends of the Library. circulating collection. Santomauro; back row, Atlantic Health System's Health Educator Erica Ohrn. environment. Page S-20 Thursday, May 24, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Why I’m Voting for Sara Todisco… I Endorse Jennyfer Local Letters to the Editor The purpose of this letter is to There is no 2018 municipal tax Guerrero for explain why I’m voting for Sara increase. It is important to note Todisco for Mayor of Garwood that this has not happened in 17 Garwood Don’t Wait For A Closed Group Of during the Democratic Primary years. Sara led this effort by My name is Deborah Acosta, election on June 5, 2018. serving as the Finance Commit- and I am writing to endorse Union County Decision Makers I have known Sara for several tee chair. Jennyfer Guerrero of the Regu- years. In my opinion, Sara is a She created the first five-year lar Democratic Party “Garwood It is intriguing to me that the ineffective leadership. Sara positive, hard-working profes- capital plan, which provides a Forward” for the position of incumbent mayor and his team Todisco is true to Garwood. sional who has integrity. She is timeline for replacing equipment council member in the Borough attempt to lay claim to being Michael Ince is a retired FBI transparent and a great commu- in our town. It is important to be of Garwood, N.J. With full con- “real” Democrats. If they are Special Agent and wants to serve nicator. She is always volunteer- proactive in order to prevent “sur- fidence I state Jennyfer has the “real” Democrats, then why are his fellow citizens by bringing ing. For example, she coached prises” (e.g., unexpected spend- character and experience re- well-known Garwood Republican his 30-plus years of profession- several of our kids’ softball teams ing). quired to be an excellent repre- politicians rushing to their de- alism and teamwork to the coun- and she has served as the presi- She was instrumental in ensur- sentative and leader in our com- fense on Facebook and openly cil. Michael Ince is true to dent of our Education Founda- ing new LED stop signs and radar munity. supporting them with lawn signs? Garwood. tion of Garwood for the last six speed signs were installed at ar- Jennyfer, along with her hus- It is clear that they prefer the Sean Benoit wants to repre- years. Sara’s passion and love eas of major traffic safety con- band, Juan, have established Lombardo-Guerrero-Kearney sent the interests of the people for our Garwood community is cern. and maintained a home within team, not because they will be of Garwood with the same de- admirable. As our town continues to go the community of Garwood for supporting them in the Novem- termination and dignity that he I’m voting for Sara to be our through challenging and exciting ten years. As a successful busi- ber election, but because they provides his at-risk clients in the next mayor because of the re- times, I think we all agree that nesswoman and loving mother prefer them as their opposition courtroom; he wants to make sults she has achieved over the we need an effective, account- of three children, she embraces in November. sure that Garwood is the best it last seven years, serving as a able leader. Sara Todisco is my the responsibilities of balancing When a fellow Garwood Demo- can be for his wife and young member of our town council. Here choice for Mayor of Garwood. her career, raising a family, and cratic Club member raised con- son. Sean Benoit is true to are a few examples of Sara’s being a model neighbor. cern over Mayor Lombardo vot- Tracey Roland Jennyfer has consistently dem- Garwood. accomplishments: Garwood ing for Trump in 2016, Mayor In my research for this article, onstrated that she has the Lombardo’s surrogates attacked I discovered that Mayor thoughtfulness, energy and pas- him with letters to the paper. Lombardo was the paid Rahway Bringing Proactive Leadership sion required to bring new per- Mayor Lombardo’s campaign Valley Sewerage Authority rep- spectives to Garwood. Through went silent on that issue, in- resentative for 14 years. In 2007, Garwood Needs In Changing Times her professional experience and stead deciding to double down commitment to volunteering, he voted against the previous I am excited about voting Col- on boards and committees or on efforts to claim the title of mayor and council’s wishes on Jennyfer has acquired and dis- “real” Democrats. It seems to umn D in the June 5 Garwood proper oversight of redevelop- played the skills necessary to an important matter about Democratic Primary for Sara ment projects. I know she will me these are just empty whether or not to start the pro- perform the duties and respon- buzzwords with little meaning. Todisco for mayor as well as give it her all, like she has done sibilities of a councilwoman. Her cess of privatizing the authority. Sean Benoit and Michael Ince for for many years. This local election is not really Why would he go against their dedication to being an advocate about who the “real” Democrat council. They are the team with In meeting Michael and Sean, I of service leadership and being directive? It turns out that Mayor the energy, new ideas and com- see enthusiasm and a true com- is, but it is about which candi- Lombardo’s county connections a positive role model are key dates are true to Garwood. Sara petency to lead Garwood as we mitment to Garwood, above all assets that Garwood needs to were more influential to him than experience changing times and else, as they seek the Demo- Todisco, Michael Ince and Sean the previous Garwood mayor and move forward into the future Benoit are true to Garwood. inevitable challenges. cratic nomination to run for coun- and beyond. council. That is not being true to I’m relatively new to town,10 cil. Their professional back- Sara Todisco is a fourth-gen- Garwood. I am honored to support eration Garwood resident, Lions years or so; when I first met Sara grounds show me that they know Jennyfer Guerrero and ask that When Sara, Michael and Sean she was coaching my youngest how to listen to others and keep Club President, Education Foun- run as “Democrats for Garwood,” you do the same in the June 5 dation President and former soft- daughter in softball on the an open mind, which is what our Primary Election. I truly be- that is who they are. They are Garwood recreational team and town needs in its elected offi- ball coach. She always puts true to Garwood. While I am a lieve that she has the principles Garwood first. Instead of wait- always talking about Garwood. cials. They believe in restoring and proficiency required to ex- proud Democrat nationally, lo- She impressed me then with her professionalism and teamwork ing four more years for a closed cally, I want council members ceed the expectations of our group of Union County decision boundless energy as she is a full- to the council, which is also des- community and excel as our who are for the town above all time teacher, councilwoman and perately needed. makers to select her as their else. representative. candidate, Sara Todisco is tak- volunteer for multiple organiza- I’m confident that with Sara as If you agree, please join me in tions in town. Sara has a drive for the mayor, civility will be re- Deborah A. Acosta ing a risk and running under the voting *Column D*, Todisco for Garwood “Democrats for Garwood” ticket; giving back and making a differ- stored to our local government. I Mayor as well as Ince and Benoit ence, which are qualities very am also certain that she will not she realizes that Garwood needs for Council, on June 5! strong leadership now and can- admirable in someone seeking let a day go by when she is not on Probitas Verus Honos not afford four more years of Joe Burkard public office. Most importantly, top of the issues. She will bring Garwood she is competent. Sara knows proactive leadership that what is going on in town and has Garwood needs in these chang- great ideas for how to make the ing times. Page S-21 Thursday, May 24, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary I Ask Garwood Democrats to Please Local Letters to the Editor Support Me and My Running Mates CRANFORD My name is Jennyfer Guerrero, Committee. I saw the opportu- Thursday, May 17, Charles The Future for Garwood Under a and I am running with the Regu- nity to volunteer for the Cel- McKoy, 19, of North Plainfield lar Democratic Party “Garwood ebrations Committee to help was arrested and charged with Todisco Leadership Burns Bright Forward” team for the borough support community activities, possession of under 50 grams of council with my running mates though I soon realized I wanted marijuana and possession of When I first considered run- tives to ensure the future for Mayor Charles Lombardo and to do even more for Garwood. drug paraphernalia after police ning for council back in early Garwood is even stronger with a Vincent Kearney. This is my first Soon after I had this thought, I stopped a 2002 Mercury on North 2016, I of course had to weigh Citizens Advisory Panel, where time running for any elected of- was made aware that the Demo- Avenue East near the Garden the pros and cons of the decision residents, not elected officials or fice. cratic Party was searching for State Parkway 137 Exchange for before me. Yes, it would take up former politicians, give their in- I am an Energy Contracts Man- candidates for the borough coun- a seatbelt violation. McKoy was a good amount of time, but I had put on major capital projects. A ager for PSE&G, and I am the cil. I was very excited to hear this processed and provided with a so many ideas for our town and clear channel of communications mother of three young children. and thrilled to be selected to run! municipal court appearance thought perhaps the reward of between the Planning Board and I have volunteered for over ten To me, running for office is not date. Additionally, he was is- serving our residents would more Board of Education will be critical years and been part of the board about a title or promoting my- sued motor vehicle summonses than outweigh any cost. But it in the coming years, and I intend for the March of Dimes and self; it is about what I see as for a seatbelt violation, no was Councilwoman Sara Todisco to help her to ensure that her Adelante. Adelante is PSE&G’s taking the next step in commu- driver’s license in possession, who tipped the scales for me. idea of quarterly meetings be- Employee Business Resource nity building; leveraging my pro- and possession of a controlled The vision Sara had for Garwood tween the boards and the council Group for Hispanic/Latino em- fessional and life experience to dangerous substance in a motor was clear and it really piqued my becomes a reality. ployees which provides oppor- bring a new perspective to the vehicle. interest. The more we spoke, the I commend Mayor Lombardo tunities for networking, council. I would rather let my Monday, May 21, Jivin Kissoon, more we realized that we shared for his 25 years as an elected mentoring, cultural understand- actions speak for me than talking 26, of Rahway was arrested and many of the same goals for our official. His volunteerism to this ing and career building. about myself more. charged with Driving While In- borough, and I was eager to town is admirable. However, the Why I am running for office My intention is not to use this toxicated (DWI) and use of a work with her to make those assertion made by his camp that and why I would like to be a as a starting point for future controlled dangerous substance ideas become a reality. Sara should “wait her turn” is councilwoman is a question political ambition; instead, I see after police stopped a 2000 Together, we’ve been able to frankly all too reminiscent of an many people have asked me in this role as an opportunity to Honda at the intersection of bring the revitalization of “old boys club” mentality. Coun- the past few weeks. It’s an im- help our community to continue Raritan Road near Centennial Hartman Park to fruition; we’ve cilwoman Todisco’s energy and portant question, because I feel the growth and change which Avenue for a brake lamp that begun a Green Team to make enthusiasm for all things Garwood not all candidates are running has happened since I moved here was out. Following an investiga- our town not only more beauti- is a part of what’s made her an for the same reason or view this ten years ago. Community in- tion at the scene, Kissoon was ful but more environmentally excellent mentor and colleague. role the same way I do. volvement is very important for arrested for DWI and use of a sustainable; and we’ve made Her opponents would have you Along with my husband, Juan, me, and I would like to play a controlled dangerous substance our shared goal of encouraging believe that all of that energy we moved to Garwood ten years positive role in strengthening our without a prescription. He was and honoring our volunteers a and tireless activity is something ago to raise our family. Since town to continue to move it for- processed and released pending top priority with the creation of to be ashamed of. But shouldn’t moving here, I’ve been wishing ward. It’s clear to me that a municipal court appearance the volunteer rewards card. We we encourage the involvement our town had more activities Garwood is a town that is moving date. Additionally, he was is- were also able to work together of citizens in our town? Why and programs for both children in the right direction thanks to sued motor vehicle summonses on the Finance Committee to shouldn’t we recognize one’s and all our residents. My chil- the hard work and efforts of my for maintenance of lamps and produce a budget with a zero many accomplishments? dren were the reason why I first running mate Mayor Charles not having a valid insurance card dollar tax increase this year, Her opponents want you to be- got involved in the Celebrations Lombardo, who has done a tre- in his possession. something that I know Council- lieve that you should want a “be- mendous job behind the scenes. woman Todisco has been work- hind-the-scenes” mayor. But I Future for Garwood I would like to ask our Garwood ing hard towards during her ten- ask you: wouldn’t we rather a Democrats to please support me Support Local Journalism ure as Finance chair. She’s been mayor who makes sure to be a Under Todisco and my running mates, Mayor appointed to the Finance Com- part of all of the major decisions Lombardo and Vincent Kearney, mittee each year of her seven and changes coming to Garwood? Burns Bright in the June 5 Primary Election. on the council and fives times Don’t we want to have a mayor Look for us on Column B! as its chair by both Democrat who has a proven track record of am voting for her because she Jennyfer Guerrero and Republican mayors, which rolling up her sleeves and fight- has proven she is the right one to speaks volumes about her com- ing, negotiating and most of all Regular Democratic Candidate for lead Garwood. Join me and cast Garwood Council petence. making things happen? your vote for the Todisco-Ince- The future for Garwood under a I am voting for Sara Todisco for Benoit ticket on June 5. Todisco leadership burns bright. mayor not because it’s her turn I will be thrilled to work side by or out of any perceived loyalty. I Council President Jen Blumenstock Probitas Verus Honos Garwood goleader.com/subscribe side with her to support initia- CONTINUED ON NEXT COLUMN