Park Drive Subdivision Proposal Draws Opposition Over Flooding Planning Bd. Oks Adding Properties to Barnes Tract

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By FRED T. ROSSI provides incentives for landowners the overall property while answering Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and allows local governments to act questions from some of the 40 resi- MOUNTAINSIDE — The plan- as partners with developers as a rede- dents in attendance. Mr. Chadwick ning board on Tuesday night approved velopment moves forward. Adding stressed, as did several planning board designating two smaller properties the two smaller properties — one an members, that no plans or designs adjacent to the larger five-acre Barnes acre-sized lot that fronts on New exist for the proposed development, Tract as Areas in Need of Redevelop- Providence Road and a smaller lot on which will be mostly housing but ment, which, if the borough council Mountain Avenue — to the Barnes could also include some retail. The approves, will eventually lead to the property will give the municipal gov- designation of the two additional six-plus acres of land being turned ernment and Pop Realty, the devel- properties as Areas in Need of Rede- into a housing development, with oper, more flexibility in ensuring ad- velopment “sets the framework for some being designated as affordable equate buffers between the new hous- the borough council to establish its units. ing and existing residential proper- level of control” over the develop- The Barnes Tract, which fronts on ties on Knightsbridge Road, said bor- ment, Mr. Chadwick explained. Mountain Avenue adjacent to the 7- ough planner John Chadwick. Several board members voiced ob- Eleven, has been previously deter- He spent the better part of two jections to including the larger lot mined to be an Area in Need of Rede- hours on Tuesday explaining the need along New Providence Road and, in velopment, a state designation that to have the two properties included in the end, the board voted on two separate motions, one to designate the smaller Mountain Avenue lot and the other to designate the one-acre lot. Both passed, although two members — Todd Garran and Jon Younghans — voted against including the New Providence Road lot. The matter now reverts to the borough council, which will need to ratify the board’s approvals and then craft an ordinance ad- Fred T. Rossi for The Westfield Leader dressing a number of issues such as HISTORIC MOMENT...Monday’s solar eclipse reflected off a window in an office building, creating this unique photo of building density, building height and history. so forth. The planning board will then review that ordinance prior to the final approval by the council. “We’re only at the kickoff here,” Park Drive Subdivision Proposal Mayor Paul Mirabelli said, promising that there will be many public meetings and hearings “before a Draws Opposition Over Flooding shovel is put in the ground.” Board member Theodore Zawslak said it By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Also, the rezoning application by The applicant withdrew the applica- Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader Specially Written for The Westfield Leader VIEWING HISTORY...Monday’s solar eclipse attracted a crowd at Sherman was important to first designate the Hartz Mountain Industries for 750 tion at the end of the meeting after the Field in Cranford to watch the historic event. The Cranford Public Library gave properties that will be utilized for the CRANFORD — The environmental Walnut Avenue was moved from board requested SCODEE LLC have out all its 200 pairs of free eclipse viewing glasses. Most people ended up taking development so that the number of commission and the flood advisory Wednesday, September 6, to Wednes- its engineer revise the stormwater drain- turns sharing the glasses. houses, the amount of retail space, committee, as well as residents, came day, October 18. age plan, which planning board engi- the number of driveways can be fac- out to last Wednesday’s planning board SCODEE Properties LLC, made up neer Jackie Dirman of Maser Consult- tored in as plans are developed. meeting in protest of a proposal to of two owners of the property at 112 ing said was “deficient.” Mr. Pyfer said Garwood to Replace Tax “We do not envision adding addi- subdivide 112 Park Drive, the corner Park Drive, Bob Pyfer, who acted as the they would resubmit their application. tional lots,” Mayor Mirabelli said in lot at the end of the roadway that is attorney for the application, and Denise Christian Cueto of Harbor Consult- Clerk With Part-Timers response to a resident’s concern about situated across the street from Loriello, presented an application to ants, the applicant’s engineer, had CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Nomahegan pond, in a flood zone. the planning board for a minor subdivi- planned one seepage pit in each lot to sion in the R-1 zone to divide the some collect stormwater, and even though By MICHAEL BONACCORSO $9,000 less an hour than one full-time 25,000-square-foot lot in half to make the New Jersey Department of Envi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader employee. The positions will add re- Roselle Mayor Seeks Delay way to build two single-family homes. ronmental Protection (NJDEP) had GARWOOD — The borough coun- sponsibility towards alleviating the bur- There were no variances. Ms. Loriello stamped its approval, the township’s cil, during Tuesday’s meeting, unani- den on Borough Administrator/Bor- testified that the property in the 1930s ordinance for stormwater management mously agreed in open discussion to ough Clerk Christina Ariemma, who in In Mind & Body Project was originally two lots. She intends to is stricter than the NJDEP’s standards, replace accounting and tax clerk Chris- addition to her other clerk responsibili- live in a home on one of the lots, and sell Ms. Dirman said. This property is situ- topher Houghton. Mr. Houghton served ties focuses “a great amount of time” By PAUL J. PEYTON unlikely that (default) would happen the other to a friend. ated in the flood plain, and currently has under Sandy Bruns, the borough’s cer- towards record management, stated Ms. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and that the circumstances that would Today, a deteriorated home sits on water pooling around the grounds. tified financial officer, treasurer, assis- Todisco. COUNTY — For the second con- cause that to happen have never in fact the lot. Its windows and doorways are In 2013, the township designated the tant administrator and tax collector. Ms. Todisco noted several capital secutive week the Union County Board ever happened in the State of New boarded up, and someone has spray- structure as “unsafe,” Ms. Loriello said. Mr. Houghton will be replaced by expenditure priorities Mayor Charles of Chosen Freeholders was faced last Jersey.” painted a face on the front of the home. Mr. Cueto said the new structures two part-time employees. The council Lombardo and the borough council Thursday night with a full room of In the letter, a copy of which was The yard is overgrown, with a metal would be elevated, with no basement, projected that the two employees will will consider in the upcoming budget Roselle residents opposed to the planned obtained by The Westfield Leader, Mr. swingset in the back of the yard that and have flood vents, and crawlspaces cost the borough $2,000 less in wages year. Pending Union County grant ap- Mind & Body complex in that commu- Bergen said that “the county’s guaran- abuts Nomahegan Park. made of gravel for stormwater to go annually at minimum, pending final- provals, the highest priorities are road nity. Last fall the freeholder board guar- tee, approved by ordinance in Septem- Ms. Loriello said the home sustained through. ized benefit agreements. repair, Hartman Park restoration, the anteed $59 million in bonds for the ber of 2016, would save millions of fire damage in the mid-2000s, and was The plan also calls for 19 trees to be “My support for part-time hires has fire house roof and new equipment for project, which is expected to total $110 dollars in project costs (because of the last occupied in 2006. taken down, which drew concern from not changed since last year. I am glad the Department of Public Works. million over 30 years when principal county’s triple A rating.) It should be In 2007, the home sustained addi- some members of the board as well as the position is being filled in a cost- At last month’s council meeting, and interest are factored in. noted that the county has provided guar- tional damage from the Tax Day storm, those against the application. effective way without burdening tax- Councilman Louis Petruzzelli intro- The 100,000-square-foot facility, to antees on other UCIA (Union County and in 2011, Hurricane Irene further About a decade ago another appli- payers with fringe benefits or full-time duced the concept to protect new public be located between Harrison and Chan- Improvement Authority) development damaged the home, according to the cant had attempted to subdivide the employee associated costs. I am glad works equipment by proposing that a dler Avenues, will feature a new pool, projects in the past.” flood advisory committee. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 this council finally agreed with my ini- storage facility be built. Mr. Petruzzelli gym, computer lab and a recording “We are examining many items dur- tial opinion from last July’s meeting,” said the long-term benefits for protect- studio, a public library, pre-k and kin- ing our review (of the project),” said Councilman Joseph Sarno said. ing expensive equipment could out- dergarten and recreation center. Union County spokesman Sebastian Councilwoman Sara Todisco’s finan- weigh the cost to build the structure, At last Thursday’s meeting, Free- D’Elia in a statement to The Leader. cial committee report calculated the especially when considering grants. In holder Chairman Bruce Bergen advised Mayor Christine Dansereau, the first two part-time employees cost Garwood CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 the residents that the board was not of more than a dozen speakers to dis- going to take action on a resolution, cuss the issue, said she initially sup- which would change some of the lan- ported the project, saying the project at guage from the 2016 guarantee ordi- the time “looked like the perfect fit” for nance, due to the pending litigation the borough. However, she said, since from an attorney representing Roselle that time “the economy took a nose resident Anthony Esposito. Mr. Bergen dive. Roselle was hard hit.” She said the said the threat of litigation also prevents development has turned into a “$59- the freeholders from commenting on million, gas-guzzling project.” She said the project. the project either must be scaled back Prior to public comments on the de- or delayed as “Roselle is in over its head velopment, Freeholder Mohamed with this project because it was never Jalloh recused himself from the discus- well thought out.” sion as he was advised to by counsel to The mayor said Roselle taxpayers Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader avoid a conflict, “due to my involve- face an average tax increase of $523 for SAY NO TO SUBDIVISION ON PARK DRIVE...Donald Thee, a resident of Park ment in this matter.” the project with an additional $164 on Drive in Cranford, pictured at the podium, speaks in opposition to a proposed Mr. Bergen said there was a corre- top of that, “if we do not pay down an subdivision of 112 Park Drive, located across from Nomaheghan pond. He told the spondence to Union County mayors additional $11 million in (bond) notes planninmg board on Monday that flooding was sustained on Park Drive after regarding the Mind & Body complex within the next five to six years.” She Hurricane Irene. which contained inaccurate informa- asked the board to allow Roselle “to tion. He said the letter stated that tax- rethink this project and start working PAGE INDEX payers throughout the county could on an improved fiscally-responsible Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 8-9, 19 become responsible for the project’s plan.” Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-16 WE STAND AGAINST HATE...A Westfield memorial community vigil to recog- debt should Roselle default on the Mr. Esposito said the borough is in a Police ...... 18 Real Estate .... 11-20 nize the recent events in Charlottesville, Va., and to memorialize the victims, in bonds. “dire” situation. He said the project’s Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 17 particular Heather Heyer, was held Saturday at the Westfield Martin Luther He said he sent a letter to the mayors cost estimates have risen from $35 mil- Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 19-20 King Jr. Memorial. in response, saying it was “extremely CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 WESTFIELD Congratulations to the WEST Anne Weber Sales Associate #1 Agent for July! Cell: 908.456.2500

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Since that time, The next adjustment board meet- the applicant has added two more ing will be Monday, September 11. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader lots in Roselle Park. Approximately JUST SAY NO...Signs adorn almost every lawn on Lexington Avenue in Cranford in protest of the proposed Walnut Street development by Hartz Mountain. two-thirds of the site is located in Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Cranford. TOTAL ECLIPSE VIEWING...The Westfield Memorial Library made available Attorney Jeffrey Martell, from Mind & Body live streaming of Monday’s solar eclipse . Frieri Law Group LLC, representing CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Tax Clerk Wawa, told the zoning board mem- lion in 2011 to between $53 and $59 bers the property in question was million today. He noted again that the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “split between two municipalities” developer, AST, includes former County Park Drive her finance committee report, Ms. dents looking to improve their proper- and the owners had to attain site Manager George Devanney and his CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Todisco said an investigation since the ties by making minor adjustments not approval from the Roselle Park zon- wife, Angie. “I have a problem with property, and at the time there were five matter proceeds. last council meeting, conducted by allowed under current variances. Ms. ing board before returning to get that,” he said. variances, and the board denied the Donald Thee, a resident of 108 Buildings and Grounds Committee Cuccaro agreed with the increase in final approval from Cranford. “There is the possibility of default,” application, board member Dan Park Drive for 45 years, said he op- Chairman Marc Lazarow and herself, fees after realizing they were geared Mr. Martell told the board that Mr. Esposito said. He and others want Aschenbach said. poses this project, and also opposed has determined that six public works towards developer applications versus while the convenience store and the project placed before Roselle resi- The property is “inundated already,” the subdivision proposed a decade vehicle spots remain unprotected with- common residential home improvement pumps from the original site plan dents as a bond referendum on election and the site is a public safety problem ago. out overhang protection. requests made by residents. remain the same, numerous revisions ballots. He claimed if approved by vot- for police and firefighters to reach in “I would argue all of the objections “It appears they rotate vehicles ex- “The changes will affect land devel- have been made with the additional ers, 40 percent of the costs would be the event of flooding, Mr. Aschenbach back then…are probably more rel- posed to the elements depending on the opers looking to make a one-family property. picked up by the state because of the added. evant now than they were then,” Mr. season and what equipment is being home a multi-family or create major Some of the revisions include more borough’s high poverty rate. Commissioner Ann Dooley, who sits Thee said. used more frequently. Finding a better subdivisions in a neighborhood not space overall with the extra two lots, In other business, the board adopted on the planning board, called the prop- Mr. Thee said, 112 Park Drive is storage solution is something we will zoned for such development. Why when which allows for rear circulation its capital bond ordinance for the year erty “ground zero” during a flood event. “one of the most susceptible flood areas work towards once grant money is cal- the borough burdens the costs for major around the building, an enlarged load- totaling $72,389,463. Bibi Taylor, di- Union County had attempted to pur- in Cranford.” He said his basement was culated with further capital expenditure developments would we not mitigate ing zone and an additional 20 parking rector of finance, said the county will chase the lot for $500,000 about a flooded to the top after Hurricane Irene, cost-benefit analysis completed, a topic costs through off-setting application spaces, to offer a total of 55 spaces. use $17,379,910 in grants it received to decade ago, the amount it was appraised and showed pictures of Park Drive that will be addressed at upcoming fees?” Borough Attorney Robert Mr. Martell also commented to offset the costs so that the total of new at, but Wells Fargo, the bank that owned inundated with floodwaters. Also, his meetings,” Ms. Todisco said. Renaud questioned. the board that “the air pump was debt being authorized is $50,040,420. the property at the time, did not accept flood insurance rates have risen be- Police Chief James Wright requested The council discussed an increase in relocated interior to the site to com- In addition, $1 million in the Union the offer, saying it was too low, Mr. cause of the increasing frequency of the finance committee consider a d-variance zoning relief application ply with the 25-foot setback require- County Clerk’s trust fund account will Aschenbach said. The township had flooding. $10,000 capital expenditure to create a costs for all conditional uses from $500 ment” and further remarked that the be utilized as well as $2 million from discussed with the county to make the “These are real costs,” Mr. Thee records and property area within the to $1,000. The cost is equal to the applicants were able to reduce light Union County College (UCC) for the purchase and create green acres on part said. police department. The area would help $1,000 application fee for one-family levels on the property and said there turf field project at Oak Ridge Park in of the land, and place a pump station on He called out the “short-sighted de- store evidence cost efficiently com- or two-family residential uses where was “an overall color temperature of Clark. Another $1,969,953 will be used another part of the land that would cision of towns up and down the Rahway pared to the $2,000 spent annually for the planning board must grant relief to 3,500k.” from the county’s capital improvement manage stormwater in the area. The River Basin Watershed” contributing off-site rental space. permit construction. Major subdivision Alternate Board Secretary Mary fund. pump station was part of Phase 5 in the to the flooding in the Rahway River “When comparing costs and mak- applications will cost a preliminary Ann Hay took issue with the num- The bond ordinance includes the re- township’s stormwater management areas. “We need to contribute towards ing decisions, our council and the fi- $1,500 with the final review requiring a bers noted in regards to the color placement of the Gordon Street Bridge plan, which currently is on hold since solutions…we need to do what is right nance committee understand an on- newly-approved additional fee of $500. temperature and asked for clarifica- connecting Roselle and Roselle Park, this location is now off the table for the for the common good,” Mr. Thee said. site storage space is more practical, “Very rarely, if ever, have we had an tion. replacement of equipment for polling pump station. This was the ideal loca- “This proposed concept…directly paying itself off in four years,” Ms. applicant buy a commercially-zoned Mr. Martell told Ms. Hay “all the places for the Board of Elections, in- tion for the pump station as it would be conflicts with the significant, extensive Todisco said. structure and attempt to make it a one- perimeter lights are 3000k” along stallation of a synthetic turf field at able to assist in stormwater collection and tedious efforts that have been put In the planning board office, “a mi- family residential home where residen- with the area lights and the parking Glenside Avenue Park in Berkeley from the greatest amount of residential forth by so many…If approved, the nor construction project” will create tial homes are not currently zoned,” lot lights, while the canopy and Heights as well as improvements at the properties, Flood Advisory Committee proposed project undermines those ef- room for the new part-time employees Ms. Ariemma said. mounted lights are 4000k. Ash Brook and Galloping Hill Golf member Bob Puhak told The Westfield forts...,” Mr. Puhak said. and provide space for filing cabinets for In other business, Councilman “I would think just for the appear- Courses in Scotch Plains and Union, Leader. Steven Jandolli, of 208 Cranford record retention, Ms. Todisco said in Petruzzelli has opted not to receive ance of the architecture you want to respectively. SCODEE LLC purchased the prop- Avenue, also opposed the application. her finance committee report. In total, employee benefits for his family or have the same color temperature on that As previously reported, the Oak erty for $280,000 on September 15, “I can’t think of anything that is in such both projects would cost an estimated himself for the rest of his time serving building,” Ms. Hayes told Mr. Martell, Ridge project will include a soccer/ 2016, according to njparcels.com. direct opposition to what the township $30,000. Funding would be included in on the council. Mr. Petruzzelli men- observing that the two color tempera- lacrosse field, a track and field facility, Nelson Dittmar, chairman of the committee has been working towards the bond ordinance set for the fire house tioned this would be his last year as he tures suggested are very different. a field house including locker rooms Cranford Environmental Commis- for over decades.” roof repair, she added. will not seek re-election next year. Mr. Martell made clear that Wawa and additional parking. The field will sion, said the township is “spending “To allow another home in the flood The borough council considered the “I have served several terms, enjoy- would stand firm on this single point. be used mostly, but not exclusively, by millions of dollars on flood control.” zone…it’s not logical; it is counterpro- planning board’s recommendation to ing my time helping the borough. I am Attorney John Frieri told Ms. Hay UCC teams. He added that the application calls ductive,” Mr. Jandolli said. increase fees for d-variance relief ap- a private business owner and would there are security issues related to At the start of the meeting the board for triple the amount of impervious “Nobody wants that eyesore fixed plications. D-variance relief applica- like to focus my time on family-related the 4000k lighting and Wawa would honored Director of Human Services surface in a flood zone. “This is not a more than we do,” Mr. Thee stated. But tions are sought with relief granted for matters,” Mr. Petruzzelli told The be willing to “walk away” from the Frank Guzzo, who is retiring after 42 path we should be going down in the an alternate solution needs to be ad- major subdivisions, commercial devel- Westfield Leader in a passing comment site to maintain the 4,000k lighting years of employment with the county. township,” Mr. Dittmar said. dressed by Union County and local opment, two-lot minor subdivisions, after last month’s council meeting. where it is needed, for example, near Mr. Guzzo began his career with the old Mr. Dittmar also noted that part of officials, he said. Mr. Thee suggested major subdivisions, and one- or two- The council introduced a previously the security cameras. Runnells Specialized Hospital before the property is county owned, and the the property should be turned over to family residential use. discussed ordinance creating a parking Although Ms. Hay noted, “It seems moving over to human services. He has county receives state Green Acres open space, while Mr. Jandolli sug- Councilwoman Ileen Cuccaro at first enforcement officer position. The posi- odd they would have such a strong been the department’s director since funds for it. He said the county should gested the area be bought through Blue questioned the financial impact on resi- tion will be part-time. position on the color temperature of 1990. be privy to this application before the Acres. “It is not in the best interest for Cran- ford to have another home in the flood The Proven Professional zone,” Mr. Jandolli said. 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By CHRISTINA M. HINKE She asked other officials “to speak referendum. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times out against this hatred; I feel we Ms. Frost-Guzzo said the “trust- FANWOOD — Councilwoman cannot be silenced.” ees and I look forward to working Katherine Mitchell began the bor- Following her statement, Ms. with the council on the finalization ough council meeting Monday with Mitchell announced that the of the library improvement plan.” a moment of silence to remember borough’s volunteer of the month is She then added, “I want to say how those injured and the lives lost in Jane Frost-Guzzo, who serves as proud I am to live in this community Charlottesville, Va., on August 12 vice-president of the Fanwood Me- to start a council meeting the way during a rally of white nationalists. morial Library Board of Trustees. your started it today. You make me Ms. Mitchell said when she saw Ms. Mitchell then said there will be proud to be a Fanwoodian today.” the footage of what occurred that a referendum on the ballot in this During public comment, day, “I thought back to World War year’s election asking Fanwood Katherine Balch of the library board II…fighting against Nazis and voters to decide on the funding of of trustees thanked Councilwoman aggression…and fighting and dy- the library. No further information Mitchell for “expressing the core ing because of hate.” was given on the wording of the values of our country.” During the council comments, Councilwoman Nicole McElroy- Barker added, “As a mom…I encourage all parents to encourage your kids to embrace diversity and not fear.” Acting Mayor Kevin Boris said he and the mayor went to the Dhammakaya meditation center in Fanwood on Saturday night when the center held a candle lighting for world peace. “It was a wonderful program,” Mr. Boris said, noting Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that during the lighting a monk said, HISTORY IN THE MAKING...Monday’s solar eclipse reflected off a window in an office building creating this unique photo “‘peace begins like a ripple’…and of history. he asked we go out and spread the word of peace.” During standing committee re- ports, Councilman Tom Kranz con- Shady Rest Renovations Set To firmed that the board of health will hold a free clinic for rabies on Wednesday, October 18, at 5:30 Be Completed In October p.m., at LaGrande Park. The council then passed resolu- By FRED T. ROSSI A brief walk-through late last parts of the facility, which was origi- tions and ordinances. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times week revealed an interior that has nally a pre-Revolutionary War farm- The governing body extended the SCOTCH PLAINS — Work on been pretty much gutted, with walls house that eventually became the Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times OUT OF STOCK...Solar eclipse glasses were out of stock quickly at the Scotch borough engineer’s contract through renovating the interior of the Shady taken out and beams and laths ex- home of the country’s first African- Plains Public Library on Monday afternoon as this family enters the building. the end of the year 2017. Rest clubhouse at Scotch Hills posed along with brickwork from American-owned golf course and a D G Roberts Planning and De- Country Club is proceeding on some of the building’s fireplaces. spot where noted African-Ameri- sign, LLC was selected as a planner schedule and is expected to be fin- Workers were finishing the installa- can artists of the day — including Roselle Mayor Seeks Delay to develop a PowerPoint presenta- ished in the fall, marking the tion of a new ceiling in the ballroom Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie and tion and participate in the NJRA completion of the historic building’s on the building’s east side while the Duke Ellington — performed. He workshop to be held Thursday and refurbishment, save for some minor kitchen area, rear meeting room and said the initial demolition had ex- In Mind & Body Project Friday, October 26 and 27, regard- work to be done in the basement entry foyer were being readied for posed old walls, finishings and wall- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 and on the second floor. renovations. A quick peek at the paper from eras past, some of which By PAUL J. PEYTON threat of litigation also prevents the second floor, which consists of three will be preserved, if possible. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times freeholders from commenting on small rooms, revealed a tangle of Last week, it was possible to see COUNTY — For the second con- the project. New Fire Chief Focusing on flexible HVAC tubing snaking along sections of the building’s original secutive week the Union County Prior to public comments on the the floor and exiting through open- roof nestled underneath the exist- Board of Chosen Freeholders was development, Freeholder Mohamed ings leading to the first floor. ing first-floor ceiling as well as the faced last Thursday night with a full Jalloh recused himself from the dis- Members’ Needs, Training Funding for the renovations has building’s original exterior walls. A room of Roselle residents opposed cussion as he was advised to by come from a mix of grant money good deal of interior brickwork from to the planned Mind & Body com- counsel to avoid a conflict, “due to By FRED T. ROSSI portive of us over the past few years,” and from several township capital the building’s five fireplaces also plex in that community. Last fall the my involvement in this matter.” Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mr. Lestarchick said. bond ordinances passed in recent has been exposed. One large hearth, freeholder board guaranteed $59 Mr. Bergen said there was a cor- SCOTCH PLAINS — Backed by a The fire department has purchased years. Margaret Heisey, the on the west side of the first floor, million in bonds for the project, respondence to Union County may- new leadership team, John a new tower ladder truck that was township’s special projects coordi- has been retained. Mr. Ross said which is expected to total $110 mil- ors regarding the Mind & Body Lestarchick, Scotch Plains’ new fire delivered last summer and another nator, told The Scotch Plains-Fan- last month that the flooring in the lion over 30 years when principal complex which contained inaccu- chief, says his department is “in good new truck that will be delivered in wood Times that the Shady Rest ballroom had been removed, ex- and interest are factored in. rate information. He said the letter shape” and that members are “ex- October. Mr. Lestarchick says the new building is expected to be open to posing the original wood floor “that The 100,000-square-foot facility, stated that taxpayers throughout the cited” about the new management truck will include all new tools and the public in mid-October during all those famous people walked on,” to be located between Harrison and county could become responsible that took over in July. equipment — versus the usual prac- Union County’s Four Centuries in a referring to the performers from yes- Chandler Avenues, will feature a for the project’s debt should Roselle Speaking to The Scotch Plains- tice of using some existing equip- Weekend program. teryear. new pool, gym, computer lab and a default on the bonds. Fanwood Times this week, Mr. ment poached from decommissioned Last month, Barton Ross, the ar- The interior renovations also will recording studio, a public library, He said he sent a letter to the Lestarchick promised more open apparatus — for the first time in the chitect who has been overseeing the include upgrades to the building’s pre-k and kindergarten and recre- mayors in response, saying it was communications with the nearly three department’s history. Last year’s truck renovation project, told the town- floors, lighting, plumbing and ceil- ation center. “extremely unlikely that (default) dozen members of the department, all was christened during a summer af- ship council about what he called ings as well as modernizing the At last Thursday’s meeting, Free- would happen and that the circum- of whom are volunteers except for the ternoon wet down, but Mr. Lestarchick “selective demolition” of certain CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 holder Chairman Bruce Bergen ad- stances that would cause that to chief’s position. With Mr. Lestarchick is not planning a similar ceremony for vised the residents that the board happen have never in fact ever hap- taking over as chief after the June 30 the soon-to-be-delivered vehicle, pre- was not going to take action on a pened in the State of New Jersey.” retirement of Jonathan Ellis, who was ferring instead to focus on marking resolution, which would change In the letter, a copy of which was chief for 30 years, several positions the department’s 150th anniversary some of the language from the 2016 obtained by The Scotch Plains- needed to be filled. Rutland “Skip” in 2019 with, he hopes, a celebratory guarantee ordinance, due to the Fanwood Times, Mr. Bergen said Paal was promoted to deputy chief parade. pending litigation from an attorney that “the county’s guarantee, ap- and Joseph Rodrigues was named Presently, the department — in- representing Roselle resident An- proved by ordinance in September battalion chief, with another battal- cluding Mr. Lestarchick and Mr. Paal thony Esposito. Mr. Bergen said the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ion chief post yet to be filled. Car- — has 36 members, with two cur- mine Grausso was named township rently in training and four more appli- fire official, where he will be respon- cants under consideration. The chief sible for various inspections, and told The Times he was satisfied with Kenneth Dannevig will take over as the level of manpower and with what fire sub-code official. he said is “a good mix” of more senior Mr. Lestarchick, who joined the and younger members. “It’s very re- department 32 years ago and was freshing,” he said, “to get different promoted to deputy chief two years views” from different members on ago, said his priority now is “getting department operations. the membership the training and tools As part of his efforts to prioritize they need to perform their duties.” his department’s needs, Mr. The township council recently gave Lestarchick is in the process of devel- approval for the purchase of a washer oping a six-year capital plan to be Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and dryer for firefighters to use to submitted to Township Manager Al REFURBISHING SHADY REST...The refurbishment of the interior of the clean their turnout gear after respond- Mirabella. On the list of items that Shady Rest clubhouse at Scotch Hills Country Club is expected to be completed ing to a fire. Until now, they had to use will be addressed — although the in the fall. neighboring towns’ facilities to wash chief said other matters currently are PAGE INDEX fire-fighting chemicals and other sub- a higher priority — are the two stances from their gear. New turnout firehouses located behind the mu- Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 8-9, 19 gear, an emergency generator and nicipal building and at the corner of Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-16 Christina M. Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times digital radios have been purchased in Martine Avenue and Raritan Road. Police ...... 18 Real Estate .... 11-20 TOP VOLUNTEER...Fanwood Councilwoman Katherine Mitchell, left, an- recent years. Mr. Lestarchick described the two Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 17 nounces that the Volunteer of the Month is Jane Frost-Guzzo, who serves as the Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 19-20 vice-president of the Fanwood Memorial Library Board of Trustees. “The town has been incredibly sup- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 WESTFIELD Congratulations to the WEST Anne Weber Sales Associate #1 Agent for July! Cell: 908.456.2500

By FRED T. ROSSI plans or designs exist for the pro- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times posed development, which will be MOUNTAINSIDE — The plan- mostly housing but could also inning board on Tuesday night ap- clude some retail. The designation proved designating two smaller of the two additional properties as properties adjacent to the larger Areas in Need of Redevelopment five-acre Barnes Tract as Areas in “sets the framework for the bor- Need of Redevelopment, which, if ough council to establish its level of the borough council approves, will control” over the development, Mr. eventually lead to the six-plus acres Chadwick explained. of land being turned into a housing Several board members voiced development, with some being des- objections to including the larger ignated as affordable units. lot along New Providence Road and, The Barnes Tract, which fronts in the end, the board voted on two Christina M. Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times on Mountain Avenue adjacent to separate motions, one to designate VIEWING HISTORY...Monday’s solar eclipse attracted a crowd at Sherman the 7-Eleven, has been previously the smaller Mountain Avenue lot Field in Cranford to watch the historic event. The Cranford Public Library gave determined to be an Area in Need of and the other to designate the one- out all its 200 pairs of free eclipse viewing glasses. Most people ended up taking Redevelopment, a state designation acre lot. Both passed, although two turns sharing the glasses. that provides incentives for land- members — Todd Garran and Jon owners and allows local govern- Younghans — voted against includ- ments to act as partners with devel- ing the New Providence Road lot. Mind & Body opers as a redevelopment moves The matter now reverts to the bor- forward. Adding the two smaller ough council, which will need to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 properties — one an acre-sized lot ratify the board’s approvals and then of 2016, would save millions of others want the project placed be- that fronts on New Providence Road craft an ordinance addressing a num- dollars in project costs (because of fore Roselle residents as a bond and a smaller lot on Mountain Av- ber of issues such as building den- the county’s triple A rating.) It referendum on election ballots. He enue — to the Barnes property will sity, building height and so forth. should be noted that the county has claimed if approved by voters, 40 give the municipal government and The planning board will then re- provided guarantees on other UCIA percent of the costs would be picked Pop Realty, the developer, more view that ordinance prior to the fi- (Union County Improvement Au- up by the state because of the flexibility in ensuring adequate buff- nal approval by the council. thority) development projects in the borough’s high poverty rate. ers between the new housing and “We’re only at the kickoff here,” past.” In other business, the board existing residential properties on Mayor Paul Mirabelli said, promis- “We are examining many items adopted its capital bond ordinance Knightsbridge Road, said borough ing that there will be many public during our review (of the project),” for the year totaling $72,389,463. planner John Chadwick. meetings and hearings “before a Courtesy of Eric Wigginton said Union County spokesman Bibi Taylor, director of finance, said He spent the better part of two shovel is put in the ground.” Board LEADER AT MOUNT RUSHMORE...Thatcher Wigginton, age 8, and Scarlett Sebastian D’Elia in a statement to the county will use $17,379,910 in hours on Tuesday explaining the member Theodore Zawslak said it Wigginton, age 6, of Clark, pose with The Westfield Leader with Mount Rushmore The Times. grants it received to offset the costs need to have the two properties in- was important to first designate the in the background. Mayor Christine Dansereau, the so that the total of new debt being cluded in the overall property while properties that will be utilized for first of more than a dozen speakers authorized is $50,040,420. In addi- answering questions from some of the development so that the number to discuss the issue, said she ini- tion, $1 million in the Union County the 40 residents in attendance. Mr. of houses, the amount of retail space, tially supported the project, saying Clerk’s trust fund account will be Chadwick stressed, as did several the number of driveways can be Moment of Silence the project at the time “looked like utilized as well as $2 million from planning board members, that no factored in as plans are developed. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the perfect fit” for the borough. Union County College (UCC) for “We do not envision adding addi- ing Fanwood’s downtown redevel- pickup. However, she said, since that time the turf field project at Oak Ridge tional lots,” Mayor Mirabelli said opment area. The contract is not to A contract was awarded to T&M “the economy took a nose dive. Park in Clark. Another $1,969,953 in response to a resident’s concern exceed $3,600. to provide engineering services for Roselle was hard hit.” She said the will be used from the county’s capi- Shady Rest about additional lots being pur- The salary for the deputy admin- doing curbing and survey work on development has turned into a “$59- tal improvement fund. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 chased to expand the development’s istrator was established for 2016 at Shady Lane with a cost not to ex- million, gas-guzzling project.” She The bond ordinance includes the restrooms. New energy-efficient footprint. “We’re not coming back $20,400 and for 2017 at $20,808. ceed $8,500. said the project either must be scaled replacement of the Gordon Street windows and exterior doors have for more lots,” the mayor said — The council cancelled a capital In response to a question from back or delayed as “Roselle is in Bridge connecting Roselle and been in place since exterior work to twice. Mr. Zawslak echoed the improvement balance of $221,963. resident Michael Lewis, Borough over its head with this project be- Roselle Park, replacement of equip- the building was done over the past mayor’s sentiments. A $1-million bond ordinance was Attorney Dan McCarthy said a re- cause it was never well thought out.” ment for polling places for the Board two years, an effort that included The mayor said the density for introduced to provide streetscape cent meeting of Union County may- The mayor said Roselle taxpay- of Elections, installation of a syn- replacement of the roof, improved the Barnes site is six units per acre, improvements along South Avenue. ors had included discussion on a ers face an average tax increase of thetic turf field at Glenside Avenue handicapped access to the building, among the lowest in the state, ver- The total includes about $800,000 variety of things, including a 2-per- $523 for the project with an addi- Park in Berkeley Heights as well as upgraded lighting and a refurbished sus the average 20-to-30 units per of matching funds from the New cent cap on salaries for public safety, tional $164 on top of that, “if we do improvements at the Ash Brook and veranda along the western side of acre seen elsewhere. He also prom- Jersey Department of Transporta- taking affordable housing out of the not pay down an additional $11 Galloping Hill Golf Courses in Scotch the building offering a view of the ised that no variances would be tion, with the borough kicking in court’s hands and putting it back in million in (bond) notes within the Plains and Union, respectively. nine-hole country club. granted for higher density levels. At about $200,000. The improvements a regulatory framework, and how next five to six years.” She asked As previously reported, the Oak last week’s council meeting the will be from Terrill Road to Martine the county can ensure funding op- the board to allow Roselle “to re- Ridge project will include a soccer/ mayor said the property is to have Avenue on South Avenue. portunities for smaller communi- think this project and start working lacrosse field, a track and field fa- Reading is Good For You 24 market-rate units and six afford- The council awarded a contract ties throughout the county. on an improved fiscally-responsible cility, a field house including locker able units. to purchase a 2017 Police Intercep- The council passed a resolution plan.” rooms and additional parking. The Several other residents living near tor SUV from Beyer Ford in the to urge the state legislature to ex- Mr. Esposito said the borough is field will be used mostly, but not the Barnes Tract expressed concerns amount of $32,221 for the police tend the 2-percent cap on police in a “dire” situation. He said the exclusively, by UCC teams. about the development’s impact on department. and fire arbitration contracts. project’s cost estimates have risen At the start of the meeting the traffic on already-congested Moun- The council awarded a contract In council comments, Jack from $35 million in 2011 to be- board honored Director of Human tain Avenue and New Providence to T&M for a North Avenue paving Molenaar said with the campaign tween $53 and $59 million today. Services Frank Guzzo, who is retir- Road. Mr. Chadwick said adding project for design, construction and season approaching, the “problem He noted again that the developer, ing after 42 years of employment the two new lots would allow for administration in the amount not to in property taxes is…we fund edu- AST, includes former County Man- with the county. Mr. Guzzo began “better dispersement” of traffic en- exceed $23,000. cation in the worst possible way. It ager George Devanney and his wife, his career with the old Runnells tering and exiting the development. An award of contract was passed is not sustainable. It seems nobody Angie. “I have a problem with that,” Specialized Hospital before mov- “The bigger the property, the more for truck rentals at $1,750 per day has the guts to do anything about he said. ing over to human services. He has flexibility” the borough and the de- and not to exceed $7,000, from it.” “There is the possibility of de- been the department’s director since goleader.com/subscribe veloper will have in designing the Regional Industries, the only re- An executive session followed the fault,” Mr. Esposito said. He and 1990. development, he said. sponsible bidder, for bulk waste meeting with no action to be taken to discuss a potential litigation mat- The Proven Professional ter and affordable housing. NC& Fire Chief Jewelers CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Long-term success in the real estate profession is facilities as “worn out” and “tired,” reserved for the select few who consistently deliver but said since neither are buildings value to their clients. 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The Westfield Leader & The Scotch Plains-Fanwood TIMES PO Box 250, 251 North Ave. West, Westfield, NJ 07091 Tel 908 232-4407; Fax 908 232-0473 Email [email protected] Page 2 Thursday, August 24, 2017 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Democrats Pick Bergen Watson Coleman Calls for As Assembly Candidate Censure of President Trump By PAUL J. PEYTON tion ballot. All 120 seats in the Legis- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congress- couragement for their bigoted, na- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times lature are up this year. woman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D- tionalist ideology and policies. This TRENTON — Democrats in the If elected in the Republican-lean- 12th), and two other members of is not the position of the United States state’s 21st Legislative District have ing district, he said he would have to Congress have introduced a censure government, and we must send a clear named Union County Freeholder resign as freeholder due to a state resolution in the U.S. House of Rep- message to President Trump that his Chairman Bruce Bergen of Spring- law that state lawmakers can only resentatives against President Donald comments are not only wrong, but an field to run for State Assembly. He hold one elected office. “And I would Trump for his comments blaming affront to the moral convictions and replaces David Barnett of Springfield, do that relucantly, but I feel this is an “both sides” for the violence in ideals of this country....It is incum- who has dropped out of the race. opportunity I did not want to pass Charlottesville, Va. bent on all (House) members, from Mr. Bergen joins Lacey up,” Mr. Bergen said. The censure resolution condemns the all parties, to not only condemn the Rzeszowski of Summit, the other Mr. Bergen was elected to the Union President for failing to immediately President’s remarks, but to issue this Assembly candidate, and state Sen- County Freeholder board in 2012 and and specifically name and condemn the censure of the President for the way ate candidate Jill Lazare, also of was re-elected in 2015. He was ap- white supremacist, Ku Klux Klan, and he has represented our country and Summit. Ms. Lazare previously ran pointed by his colleagues as board neo-Nazi groups responsible for ac- Constitution.” for the Assembly in 2013 and 2015. chairman in 2016 and 2017 after serv- tions of domestic terrorism in U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R- The meeting of Union, Morris ing as vice-chairman in 2015. ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL...District 21 Democratic Assembly candidate Charlottesville, and for his comments Wi.) said Tuesday the will not sup- and Somerset Counties’ Democratic He is a partner in the law firm of Lacey Rzeszowski of Summit meets a voter. to create a moral equivalency between port a resolution to censure the Presi- Committees’ members within the Krevsky, Silber & Bergen in white supremacists and those counter- dent but, according to news report, he 21st Legislative District occurred Cranford. Mr. Bergen previously protesting the ‘Unite the Right’ rally. said the President “messed up” by on August 14. served as township attorney in Lacey Rzeszowski Added to The resolution, co-sponsored by 79 saying “both sides” were to blame for According to the New Jersey Divi- Springfield for 17 years. Democratic members of Congress, violence and that there were “very sion of Elections website, Mr. Bergen Mr. Bergen has a Bachelor of DLCC’s NJ Spotlight Races offers an official censure by Congress fine people” among those marching previously ran for the Assembly in Arts degree in Sociology and Psy- of President Trump for his remarks. to protect Confederate statues. 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2011. chology from Case Western Reserve SUMMIT – Legislative District 21 new leadership and a change in Tren- In a joint statement they said: “...Re- New Jersey Reps. Donald Payne, When reached Tuesday morning, University. He received his law de- Democratic Assembly candidate ton every day while knocking doors fusing to completely and unambigu- Jr. (D-10th), Frank Pallone (D-6th), Mr. Bergen said Mr. Barnett, a former gree from the Seton Hall University Lacey Rzeszowski’s campaign has and meeting voters throughout the ously denounce white supremacist and Albio Sires (D-8th) are among Springfield mayor and township com- School of Law. been added to the Democratic Legis- district,” Ms. Rzeszowski said. “It’s groups and individuals provides en- the bill’s co-sponsors. mittee member, dropped out over an Ms. Lazare, Ms. Rzeszowski and lative Campaign Committee’s Spot- time to turn the page on the failed increased work load and travel com- Mr. Bergen will face Republicans light Races (races.dlcc.org) by the Christie era, and the only way to fully mitment for his job. Mr. Bergen said Senator Tom Kean, Jr. and Assem- challenger in the traditionally Repub- accomplish that goal is to remove two Lance Offices Complete he plans to make public appearances blyman Jon Bramnick, both of lican-leaning district. of his most loyal apologists in Jon throughout the campaign. Westfield, and Assemblywoman Ms. Rzeszowski is one of five new Bramnick and Nancy Muñoz.” “I think there is some tiredness in Nancy Muñoz of Summit in the Gen- candidates added to the list follow- The DLCC is focused on rebuild- 5,000 Constituent Case New Jersey over the status quo,” Mr. eral Election in November. ing a victory for a Democratic candi- ing the Democratic Party at the local WESTFIELD — Congressman the Department of State as gradua- Bergen said, noting that if candidates The 21st District includes parts date in Iowa, announced Democratic level. The DLCC recruits, trains, and Leonard Lance (R-7th) has announced tions, weddings and vacations quickly reach out to voters they, the voters, of Union, Morris and Somerset Legislative Campaign Committee supports local Democrats running for his congressional offices have closed approach. Mr. Lance’s office has “(will) really think about this race.” Counties. In Union County, the dis- (DLCC) Executive Director Jessica state legislative office. its 5,000 constituent casework re- helped over 100 constituents get the He believes that if Democratic guber- trict includes Berkeley Heights, Post. Born and raised in New Jersey, Ms. quest. Constituent cases are opened paperwork sorted out in time for travel. natorial candidate Phil Murphy’s large Cranford, Garwood, Kenilworth, “DLCC is thrilled by the recent suc- Rzeszowski lives in Summit. She at- by Mr. Lance’s staff when residents In another case, a Union County lead in the polls holds up it would Mountainside, Summit, Springfield cesses of our Spotlight Race candi- tended New York University with help ask the office for assistance and are family was billed $65,000 from the help Democrats up and down the elec- and Westfield. dates and we look forward to adding from a merit scholarship, graduating experiencing difficulties with federal IRS in mistaken liens. more races as the cycle progresses and Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s agencies. Constituents have received thousands Additional Farmers’ Market Democrats build momentum on the of Arts in Political Science. She is an “My New Jersey offices are dedi- of earned veteran benefits after con- legislative level,” Ms. Post said. “While active member of St. John’s Lutheran cated to advocating for constituents tacting our office for assistance with Voucher Distribution Today Democrats hold on the New Jersey Church, and she and her husband, Ed, who need help with federal agencies. stalled dependency claims and ben- Legislature has never been stronger, have three sons. Every day constituents contact my of- efits/compensation claims. Mr. Lance’s COUNTY – One additional dis- 8226 or (877) 222-3737, or visit the DLCC will continue to actively LD 21 comprises 16 communities fice to help sort through issues con- casework managers are able to escalate tribution of 2017 Union County ucnj.org. support our candidates and is excited from Morris, Somerset and Union cerning Veterans Affairs benefits, So- cases and clear the way for payment. Farmers’ Market program vouchers to highlight Roy Freiman (LD-16), Counties including Berkeley Heights, cial Security checks and Passport re- Thousands of dollars have been re- will be held today, Thursday, August Westfield BOE to Lacey Rzeszowski (LD-21), Jannie Cranford, Garwood, Kenilworth, quests. Too often these important mat- couped by the caseworker managers. 24, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at the Chung (LD-39), and Annie Hausmann Mountainside, New Providence, ters get lost somewhere in the federal One Hunterdon County constitu- Roselle Community Center, 1268 Meet August 29 (LD-39) as new Spotlight Races.” Roselle Park, Springfield, Summit, bureaucracy. My offices stand ready ent had been waiting for months for a Shaffer Avenue, Roselle. WESTFIELD — The next meeting “I have seen the strong desire for and Westfield. to help residents get the services or decision on his Social Security case. The Farmers’ Market program en- of the Westfield Board of Education assistance they need and are entitled to Caseworkers made an inquiry, sub- ables income-eligible adults age 60 will be Tuesday, August 29, at 7:30 Clark to Conduct DWI receive. I am proud of our team in mitted additional information to the and above to obtain five free vouchers p.m., in Room 105 at 302 Elm Street. Westfield and Flemington and I en- file and determined that his situation worth a total of $25 to purchase “Jer- The public is welcome to attend. courage all residents experiencing dif- warranted an expeditious resolution. sey Fresh” fruits, vegetables and herbs The business agenda will include a Checkpoint Saturday Night ficulty with a federal agency to use our This story has played out on almost a from participating farmers’ markets. report on summer programs such as offices as a resource,” Mr. Lance said. weekly basis. Mr. Lance’s office also Seniors from any municipality in STEM camp, as well as an update on CLARK — The Clark Township vehicle operators who violate the Some successful examples was as- assisted 25 veterans or family mem- Union County can apply for the vouch- summer facility projects. A complete Police Department will hold a DWI DWI laws through high-visibility sisting a constituent in dealing with bers receive medals earned in mili- ers, if they have not received any in agenda will be available on the board checkpoint beginning this Satur- enforcement. the Armed Services, his staff help tary service. These include those 2017. To meet the eligibility require- agenda web page at day, August 26, at 9 p.m., and end- The purpose of this notification constituents obtain earned benefits lost, stolen or never-awarded. ments, a single person’s annual in- nj.westfield.schoolboard.net/ and in ing at 3 a.m. on Sunday, August 27. is to provide the public with ad- from the Veterans Administration. Residents in need of assistance come cannot exceed $22,311 and a the board secretary’s office at 302 Elm The checkpoint will be located vanced warning of the checkpoint “The Congressman’s staff was re- should call Mr. Lance’s Westfield married couple’s combined income Street on Friday, August 25. in the northbound lanes of Brant in hopes that motorists will choose lentless in its pursuit of our Dad’s office at (908) 518-7733. The of- may not exceed $30,044. To receive All general board meetings are Avenue, directly in front of Mother not to operate a motor vehicle while rights. Through continual determina- fices can assist with problems with a voucher, seniors should be prepared taped and televised on Blue Devils Seton High School. Vehicles impaired. tion, the Congressman’s staff secured the IRS, missing or incorrect figures to show identification with their age, TV36 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at headed towards the Garden State what had at one time seemed an unre- from Social Security, assistance with residency and income. A Medicaid 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 10 Parkway will be subject to the TO BUY OR SELL, alistic goal of obtaining benefits. We Passports and visas and a number of card, SSI, SNAP (Food Stamp), an- a.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sundays at 10 checkpoint. The main goals of this can rest assured that our father will veterans-related services including nual pension, or Social Security state- a.m. Videotaped meetings also can be checkpoint are to promote traffic USE LEADER/TIMES receive all of the benefits he so rightly health care and pensions, treatment ment may serve as proof of eligibility. viewed on the board of education safety within the Township of Clark CLASSIFIED ADS deserves as a veteran of our country access and receiving service med- For more details, call (888) 280- page of the district’s website. and to reduce the number of motor due to the office’s hard work,” said als. Paul Ligas of Cranford. The 7th district includes Cranford, After submitting Passport requests, Garwood, Mountainside, Westfield some constituents never hear back from and a portion of Scotch Plains.

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 24, 2017 Page 3 Peyton's Peek at the Week In Politics By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times Guadagno Says Murphy Will voluntarily step down or be ex- Raise Taxes $1.3 Million pelled by a two-third’s majority in In an email blast to campaign sup- the Senate. But if all GOP Senators ports, New Jersey Republican guber- voted to expel him, Republicans natorial candidate Kim Guadagno still would need 15 Democratic says her Democratic opponent, former votes. “Goldman Sachs millionaire” Phil If he resigns New Jersey’s gover- Murphy “has a habit of promising nor would be responsible for appoint- everything to everyone, then break- ing a successor. But while that rest ing his word.” with Governor Chris Christie, a Re- Courtesy of Jim Lowney/County of Union WOMEN’S EQUALITY...Union County Freeholders Linda Carter, Bette Jane “Murphy already backed down publican, Democrat Phil Murphy has Kowalski and Vernell Wright present a resolution to YWCA of Union County from promises he made during the a big lead in this November’s General Executive Officer Janice Lilien and YWCA Director of Development and Marketing Democratic Primary Election to Election. Courtesy of Jim Lowney/County of Union Jennifer Vriens congratulating them on the work the organization performs and fully fund education and public pen- Sen. Booker ‘Outraged’ By THANK YOU, FRANK GUZZO...The Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- designating August 26 each year as Women’s Equality Day in Union County. August sions. It turns out those were just President Trump’s Comments ers and the County Manager Al Faella, second from left, congratulate Frank Guzzo 26, 1920 was the day of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, securing for women talking points he used to solicit sup- U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), of Fanwood, center, on his retirement after 42 years of service with the County of the fundamental right to vote. The YWCA of Union County opened in 1920 and has port from special interests. But there said he was “outraged and disgusted’’ Union. Mr. Guzzo was appointed director of human services in 1990 and has since been serving the women, children and families of Union County ever since. is one promise he is determined to after a press conference in which the served as director of the Department of Human Services. He leads Union County’s largest government service unit with a staff over 800 and is the longest serving active keep: raising taxes by billions of President Donald Trump blamed both human service director in the State of New Jersey. dollars on New Jersey’s neo-Nazi protesters and those who Skibitsky Among Mayors to hardworking families. opposed them for last weekend’s vio- “The scary part is, he’s just getting lence in Charlottesville. Residents Urged to Take Sign Pledge Against Hate started... Murphy has already pro- “He betrays the office and the posed raising our taxes by $1.3 bil- people he has sworn to serve,” Mr. WESTFIELD — Westfield Mayor forcement and Civil Rights investi- lion, and he freely admits there will Booker said on Twitter. “We cannot Precautions for Bears Andy Skibitsky is among a group New gations of domestic terrorism and hate be even more tax hikes to come...If surrender America to Trump.” Jersey mayors who have signed the May- crimes; elevating and prioritizing anti- Phil Murphy has his way, the only Keady Pledges to Reject FANWOOD – This time of year, smell them, like the inside walls of ors Contract to Combat Hate, Extrem- bias and anti-hate programs in person who will be able to live in Fossil Fuel Money bears begin searching for food to your garage or in the basement; wash ism and Bigotry, NJ Advance Media for schools; supporting targeted commu- New Jersey is Murphy himself,” she Jim Keady, a Democratic candi- prepare for before the winter and garbage containers frequently with a NJ.Com as reported. The contract fol- nities and bringing together civic and said. date for New Jersey’s 4th Congres- although bear sightings and com- disinfectant solution to remove odors; lows the white supremist protest in community leaders to build trust; Jury Selection Begins In sional District, has pledged to reject plaints are significantly lower than in Put out garbage on collection day, Charlottesville, Va., on August 12. celebrating diversity; promoting Menendez Corruption Trial campaign contributions from the oil, recent years, it is still important to not the night before; “What this country witnessed in inclusivity and challenging bias; pro- Jury selection began this week in gas, and coal industries, according to take cautionary measures to prevent Clean up after pets. If you feed Charlottesville, Va., is unacceptable moting law enforcement training on the bribery trial of U.S. Senator Bob a press release from climatetruth.org, bears from lingering in the local area. them outside, do so during daylight and indefensible and I am confident responding to and reporting hate inci- Menendez (D-NJ) two years after he which calls itself a climate action The mere presence of a black bear is hours only. Pick up any leftover food that the residents of Westfield stand dents, hate crimes and domestic ter- was indicted on allegations that he advocacy group. not considered a problem, generally and remove bowls immediately after in solidarity with the residents of rorism; encouraging residents in their helped the financial interests of a Candidates who sign the “No Fos- bears tend to be wary of humans. they have finished; Charlottesville, the mayor said in an communities to report hate incidents friend, Fla.-based Dr. Salomon sil Fuel Money” pledge vow to not However, bears that are fed inten- Clean outdoor grills and utensils email to this newspaper. The sense- and crimes, including using online Melgen, “who allegedly returned the knowingly accept contributions over tionally may start to associate hu- thoroughly after each use and store less violence, fueled by racism, igno- tools, and maintaining Civil Rights favor with almost a million dollars in $200 from the Political Action Com- mans with food and will become a grills securely. Grease and food resi- rance and hatred, was sickening and enforcement and strengthening hate gifts and campaign contributions,” mittees, executives, or front groups nuisance or aggressive in the area. due attract bears; hit me hard in the gut; I knew I had to crime laws when necessary. Fox News reported. Sen. Menendez of fossil fuel corporations — “com- “It is important that we let our Do not place meat, dairy or any speak out against it. The Anti-Defa- Also signing the contract were the has said he is innocent. panies whose primary business is the residents know that there are ways to sweet foods in compost piles; mation League, working with the U.S. mayors of East Brunswick, Elizabeth, Even if he is found guilty, a bribery extraction, processing, distribution or prevent bears from staying in our Avoid feeding birds if you live in Conference of Mayors, developed a Kearny, Montclair, North Brunwick, conviction would not force Sen. sale of oil, gas or coal.” area,” Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr an area frequented by black bears. ‘Compact to Combat Hate, Extrem- Piscataway, Princeton and South Menendez to resign his Senate seat, Mr. Keady is one of three Demo- says. “By spreading the word with the Birdseed attracts bears. If you choose ism and Bigotry.’ I knew in my heart Orange. the report states as he would have to crats to file for the House seat long (New Jersey) Department of Envi- to feed birds, do so only during day- that it was important that I sign it as it occupied by Republican Congress- ronmental Protection, I hope that our light hours between December 1 and serves as another opportunity to speak man Chris Smith. The district includes residents will feel confident in taking April 1, when bears are least active; out against such hate, extremism and 5K In Honor of Det. Tarentino portions of Monmouth, Ocean and preventative measures.” Avoid leaving corn out to feed deer bigotry.” SUMMIT – The Summit Police De- est and ability. Each race will feature a Mercer Counties. Residents can help prevent prob- or other wildlife; Also signing the contract were the partment is (SPD) inviting members of scenic course through downtown Sum- Vanterpool Steps Down lems with black bears by following Pick up any fruit or nuts around mayors of East Brunswick, Elizabeth, nearby communities to participate in mit, award prizes for top finishers, and As Head of Tri-State Campaign some tips from the New Jersey Divi- homes that fall from trees and dispose Kearny, Montclair, North Brunwick, the Making a Difference 5K run in provide post-race food and entertainment. After 10 years at the Tri-State Trans- sion of Fish and Wildlife: of it in garbage containers; Piscataway, Princeton and South Or- honor of Detective Matthew Tarentino Registration fees for the 5K run are portation Campaign, Veronica Avoid attracting bears with food or If you encounter a bear or a bear is ange. on Saturday, September 9 at 9 a.m. in $30 per person until August 31, and Vanterpool is stepping down from the garbage to prevent black bears from in your area do not feed or approach The mayors’ compact has 10 com- downtown Summit. $35 from September 1 to 9. Fees for role of executive director at the end of becoming a nuisance near your home. the bear. Remain calm and do not run. ponents: expressly rejecting extrem- The event is being organized by the the one-mile run/walk are $20 until September. The board of directors has For the best protection, use certified, Avoid eye contact with the bear and ism, white supremacy and all forms Summit Police Athletic League (PAL) August 31 and $25 from September 1 appointed Nick Sifuentes, current bear-resistant garbage containers if you slowly walk away. of bigotry; denouncing all acts of hate with Atlantic Health System as the to 9 and can be completed online. The deputy director of the Riders Alliance, live in an area frequented by black Fanwood reminds residents to Im- wherever they occur; ensuring public primary sponsor. It will consist of two rain date is Sunday, September 10. as the next executive director. bears. Otherwise, store all garbage in mediately notify local police or the safety while protecting free speech separate races: a 5K run and a one- Visit the Making a Difference 5K Ms. Vanterpool joined the organi- containers with tight-fitting lids and DEP’s Division of Fish and Wildlife at and other basic constitutional rights; mile walk/fun run to accommodate run website for more information or zation in 2007. She was appointed place them within a secure location 1 (877) WARN DEP if they encounter calling for fully resourced law en- participants of varying levels of inter- contact the SPD at (908) 273-0051. executive director in 2012. where bears are unlikely to see or an aggressive bear in the area.

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New Providence | LanternHillCommunity.com 12207200 Page 4 Thursday, August 24, 2017 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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 A Helping Hand From The County DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Diction Deception Members of: Would Be More Than Welcome Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association It has come to light that the Union basement have been done that the tax with four definitions – only one is cor- County Board of Chosen Freeholders assessor is unaware. If a homeowner rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey is currently sitting on a $40-plus mil- has gone thru the proper procedure sharp enough to discern this deception of diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West lion surplus. Not sure exactly how when adding another powder room they managed to pull this one off but for instance the town has been made If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 apparently they had some fun with aware of the change and the taxable vidual. If you get three – word expert. If numbers along the line and they have value of the home has already been POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of this little nest egg squirreled away. achieved. When improvements are free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Now, there should be a little some- done that do not require permits it All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. thing in surplus funds for shall we becomes a bit of a sticky issue at come from the board game Diction Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman say: “Just in Case.” But this figure is revaluation time as the improvement ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER a bit much when one realizes that if an is then figured into the taxable value Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo emergency should arise they will just of the dwelling and yes the taxes will 1. Malaise – Physical discomfort be- COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION borrow their way out of it anyway go up. fore an illness leaving the surplus alone and increas- Town-wide revaluations are costly 2. Pundonor – A point of honor Lauren S. Barr Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly 3. Buntons – Horizontal timbers in a EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS ing the county debt. propositions as outside hired compa- An article appearing on NJ.Com in nies are the ones handling the actual mine shaft used for support June of this year indicated that the physical processes. The City of Eliza- 4. Clem – To starve or die of hunger SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe state has blasted county tax boards beth is being forced to revaluate by THEWS One-year – $36 • Two-year – $68 • Three-year – $99 and may force N.J. towns to reassess Nov. 2017 since the last one was 40 1. Muscular power properties for tax purposes. Accord- plus years ago. The mayor stated that 2. Lightheartedness; cheerfulness ing to state law, revaluations are to be it will cost Elizabeth taxpayers $4 3. Horror; terror done every 10 years with the costs million. Almost all of Union County’s 4. Envy; resentment Our Leaders, Residents Display absorbed by the municipality. Prop- municipalities will soon be required SCLAFF 1. Brushwood and thorns for making erty reassessments are about as popu- to reassess their property values as and reparing hedges lar as IRS audits since homeowners they are well overdue. 2. Scatter; disperse Unity In Wake of Charlottesville generally fear that they will come out It would make sense if the county 3. In golf, to scrape a club along the on the losing end being hit with major would award grants to the towns of ground before hitting it The deadly clash that erupted at an August 12 rally Temple Emanu-El, along with Mayor Andrew property tax increases; and sometimes say $1 million each or perhaps 50 4. Turmoil in Charlottesville, Va., between the white suprema- Skibitsky and mayoral candidate Shelley Brindle. A rightfully so. percent of the costs that the towns SCRIMER cists who organized the event and counter-demon- vigil also was held last Saturday at the town’s Martin It stands to reason that two proper- incur. After all, the county will ben- 1. A fencing master strators has renewed demands from across the nation Luther King Jr. memorial. These events were at- ties in a municipality that are com- efit from these revaluations as the 2. A penguin paratively the same should be taxed value of the homes is figured into the 3. A maggot for an end to racism and other forms of bias that tended by area residents of all ages and representing the same. Unfortunately, that is not county tax bills. Giving back to our 4. Starvation continue to incite violence and divisiveness. One multiple demographic stripes. GROBIAN always the case as many things can municipalities would not be so bad 1. A jewler’s gouging tool for working woman was killed and 19 others injured when an Additionally, Temple Sha’arey Shalom in Spring- effect change to the value of a prop- after all the residents would be pay- in a depression, as in engraving metal alleged Nazi sympathizer mowed down opposition field, the congregation of which includes residents erty to include changes in the neigh- ing for the costs of the revaluations 2. A monster fetus with the legs fused protestors with his car during the melee. Addition- of Westfield, Cranford and neighboring munici- borhood, fluctuations in the economy plus any other expense related tax and having one foot (inflation/recession) as well as increases for probably a period of a 3. A mendicant or homeless person ally, two Virginia state troopers died in a helicopter palities, held an August 17 solidarity vigil “against changes in the size of a home and couple of years. A helping hand from 4. A person of rude or clownish man- crash while monitoring the rally. hate of all kinds.” even zoning. A revaluation of a prop- the county would certainly be more ners State and federal legislators, along with civil Government, religious and civic leaders, together erty is an inspection inside and out of than welcome. See more letters on page 5 rights leaders and ordinary citizens, have in the with the citizens of our communities, have long a structure to determine the current Please give us a chance to speak for wake of the tragedy in Charlottesville denounced shown a united front in defense of freedom and market value. you by voting for us in November. Letters to New homes are taxed based on the Visit us on face book at Union County ideologies of the kind that led to the fatal encounter. equality and against those who promote hate and current value while older homes are GOP Freeholder Candidates and the Editor President Trump also called out the Ku Klux Klan, destruction. We see that united front vividly on taxed based on the last property valu- @Patq9 on Twitter and elect neo-Nazis and similar factions, declaring they have display each year on Martin Luther King Day, on ation, which in most cases here in NJ Quattrocchi, Martini and Lijoi for Useful Information “no place in America,” but his stance that both Memorial Day and on September 11, and again were done sometime in the eighties. Freeholder. Revaluations level the playing field, Your subscription Renewal Date sides contributed to the mayhem at the rally has whenever events such as those in Charlottesville Patricia Quattrocchi and Customer ID are printed on so to speak, so the town learns what Clark drawn fire from many directions. cast a pall over our hard-won democracy. changes like adding a bathroom in the your mailing label. In a show of solidarity with the citizens of The circumstances surrounding the Charlottesville Charlottesville struggling to recover from the tur- rally have focused national attention on the KKK Westfield Has Earned the Highest moil in their community, members of our local and like-minded groups, and the dangerous agendas Advertising in government, clergy and residents have joined their they espouse, but hate mongers go by other names as Available Credit Rating from S&P voices with those of their fellow Americans in advo- well, and we must remain vigilant to when any In 2014, under the prudent leader- pressed confidence in the town’s fis- The LEADER / TIMES cating the abolishment of hate and discrimination individual or group threatens another. It is vital that ship of the Town Council including cal management, the town’s lenders Means PLUS BUSINESS that still exists in our country today. all of us, whether or not we hold political power or Sam Della Fera as chair of the Fi- know that investing in Westfield’s nance Policy Committee, and myself, capital projects carries little risk. for YOU! In Westfield, a candlelight vigil was held the other influence, regardless of our race or ethnicity, Standard & Poor’s Credit Rating Ser- Therefore, our AAA bond rating has evening after the events in Charlottesville, featuring religious traditions or lifestyle, take a stand against vices assigned Westfield a triple-A saved and will continue to save remarks by Rabbi Douglas Sagal, spiritual leader of the biases that would tear us apart as a nation. bond rating, the highest possible rat- Westfield residents hundreds of thou- ing. In fact, Westfield is one of only 3 sands of dollars in interest on the cost percent of the 565 municipalities in of major town projects, including pav- Removing Symbols Will Not New Jersey that enjoys this top rating roads, dredging Mindowaskin ing. So how does this credit rating Pond, and replacing fire trucks and benefit the residents of Westfield? other public safety and public works Our AAA rating means that S&P equipment. It also enables the town to Erase Our History As Americans has confidence in the town’s financial fund services without imposing tax Following the events in Charlottesville, Va., a sparked controversy around the nation. The Civil health and practices. S&P has de- increases should the State of New scribed Westfield’s financial condi- Jersey reduce state aid or impose national debate has ensued over the removal of War was part of our history, as the Confederate tion with the following language: unfunded mandates to the municipal- Confederate and other historical monuments in places States battled the Union over the issue of slavery. “strong management,” “strong bud- ity. like Baltimore, Md., Jacksonville, Fla., and Lexing- Will we try to erase other parts of our history? getary performance,” “very strong Through foresight and the prudent ton, Ky. One of our Senators, Cory Booker, tweeted Should we remove the World War I monument in budget flexibility,” “very strong li- use of our taxpayers’ hard-earned last week that he plans on introducing a bill to Westfield or pictures of some of our former mayors quidity,” and “strong debt and contin- money, the Town Council and I have gent liability profile.” Lenders rely maintained the town’s AAA-bond rat- remove Confederate statues from the U.S. Capitol on the walls of our town halls, such as in Westfield on the S&P rating when determining ing and related cost savings since building. In New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio’s and Fanwood, because we didn’t like their politics? what interest rate to charge when the 2014. administration is looking into monuments and other Should we remove the monuments to George Wash- Town borrows funds for capital im- Mayor Andy Skibitsky symbols that it believes should be removed. Mayor ington because he was a slave owner? Maybe we provements. Because S&P has ex- Westfield de Blasio said a 90-day review “of all symbols of should remove sections of our history books on hate on city property” will be done. figures considered too controversial, including from Renovations Are Coming to Here in Union County, there was a controversy last the Civil War. Of course we should not. While we Westfield’s Tamaques Park fall when the American Humanist Association sued can be opposed to war, we can not and should not Westfield Ward 1 Council Tamaques Park, a 106-acre park on improved bubblers that will be in- Sam Della Fera (R) seeks re-election Roselle Park to have a statue honoring veterans forget our history. It is part of the fabric of who we Lamberts Mill Road in Westfield’s stalled shortly to prevent stagnant challenged by newcomer candidate removed from in front of the public library. The are as Americans. Fourth Ward, includes playing fields, water from breeding mosquitoes by Linda Habgood (D) controversy arose over the memorial’s portrayal of a The Holocaust Museum in Washington shows tennis courts, basketball courts, pic- keeping the water moving. These Westfield Ward 2 Council soldier kneeling before a Christian cross. The suit what was an extremely sad, dark and deplorable time nic areas, playground areas, a run- bubblers will also aerate or add oxy- newcomer James Corcoran (R) is was recently settled with the borough agreeing not to in world history. But it did occur and should not be ning path, a pond, and much more. As gen to improve the water for fish. challenged by newcomer Michael Councilman for the Fourth Ward, with New mulch and plantings will im- Dardia (D) erect similar displays in the future. forgotten. By recalling the dark times in history we Councilman Doug Stokes, I am prove the overall look and condition Westfield Ward 3 Council News footage of the removal of a statue of a educate future generations so as not to repeat the pleased to announce comprehensive of the pond area. David Oliveira (R) seeks re-election Confederate solider in Durham County, N.C., has mistakes of the past. renovations are coming to Tamaques I welcome your suggestions as we challenged by newcomer candidate Park. develop plans for Tamaques Park. I David Contract (D) Led by the town’s Recreation Com- encourage you to contact me at Westfield Ward 4 Council mission, proposed improvements in- [email protected] with your Keith Loughlin (R) seeks re-election clude new fields, new bathrooms, and ideas for Tamaques Park or any other challenged by newcomer candidate additional landscaping. Due to the issue I can work on. Dawn Mackey (D) ever-increasing popularity of youth Keith Loughlin, Councilman See www.goleader.com sports in Westfield, including PAL Westfield, Ward 4 For complete list of candidates flag football, Tamaques Park has more cars than capacity. We are working to address parking needs and bring re- Candidate Letters Policy lief to the neighborhood streets while recognizing the need to preserve green space. Dear Candidates: You are welcome events or fundraisers are deemed to In addition to new fields and fa- to submit letters/position pieces in be advertising. Please contact cilities, plans for Tamaques Park in- every edition up until and including [email protected] and our sales clude improving Tamaques Pond. the Thursday, October 26 newspaper team will be happy to assist you. The town recently ordered new and edition. We will publish candidates’ Advertising rates shall be equal for letters as a public service at no charge. all. 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The cheap and their eight-year mantra of of their own party proves that just For Words Now Being Spoken The morning comes early to the mourners passed their last respects “repeal and replace” has finally met because you are a politician it does We were given the precious First just modes of conducting affairs.” wife of a police officer. The coffee is then walked away, the wife, children its well-deserved fate. Now Republi- not mean you have the right to snow- Amendment, but not for the words But how do the angry words we hear on, she is barely awake, she gives him are alone today. cans cannot run away from the fact ball the American people with un- now being spoken and written today. at Congressional town hall meetings a kiss and bids him a safe day. She This sad story is repeated too often that their big plan was a complete workable nonsense.Words have con- “Lock her up” chanted about presi- or see at anti-Trump protest gather- goes about her busy day. Children to from coast to coast. Young men and sham from the beginning.President sequences and we can only hope that dential candidate Hillary Clinton. ings advance these intentions of free- school, bills to pay and what to make women are being gunned down by the Obama tried to reach across the aisle Republicans will learn from this and “Shame! Shame! Shame!” chanted as dom of speech so eloquently presented for dinner today. Dinner is on the vicious murderers with no regret. We on every issue, yet Republicans con- stop espousing policies that are built President Trump’s presidential mo- by the First Continental Congress? table, the kids are fidgety and com- as a nation must stand behind and tinually rejected any compromise and on nothing but false bravado. We torcade was driving him to his home Yes, the United States Supreme plaining just like every other day. stand up for all law enforcement. quickly became the party of “do noth- need solutions in this country. Is the at Trump Tower. Signs reading “Dump Court in 2011 held in Snyder v. Phelps, Suddenly there is a hard knock on the I know the dangers of a police ing.” Now, despite the fact they con- President’s pride so blind that he Trump” and “Not My President” and 562 U.S. 443 that anti-war protest door. Its Sergeant Mason mam, she officer. I myself served as a police trol Congress and the presidency they would deliberately sabotage “New York City Hates Trump.” signs at the funeral of a Marine were opens the door, mam I’m sorry to officer in the City of East Orange. I have become the party of “can’t do Obamacare and hurt millions of But what did the founders of our protected “not withstanding the dis- inform you, her body shakes, she cries faced death several times, but thank anything.” That is because their poli- Americans just to claim he won? That country think about freedom of tasteful and repugnant nature of the out, you must be wrong! No, I’m God I was able to survive, but I lost cies have been driven by their ex- would be a horrible disgrace. We speech? We can gather some idea words” that I shall not quote in this sorry your husband is gone. He gave several of my police brothers along treme right-wing freedom caucus, need to keep Obamacare and fix it. I from “An Appeal to the Inhabitants of letter. And this despite the severe his life so one would live. She falls to the years. which have no basis in functioning am encouraged to see that there is a Quebec,” a letter dated October emotional distress caused the the floor, her children respond, what’s To all my police brothers and sis- reality. This “repeal and replace” has group of Senate Republicans work- 26,1774 translated into French, that Marine’s family! But Justice Samuel wrong mommy, she tearfully looks up ters and their families and for those been pushed by every Republican, ing with some Democrats behind the the First Continental Congress wrote Alito in the lone dissent stated, “Our and says, babies, daddy is gone. we lost, may God be with you in mind including Congressman Leonard scenes to do just that and the House of to persuade them to join the Ameri- profound national commitment to free The nightmare is real; the purple and spirit. Lance who voted about 60 times to Representatives should follow suit. can Revolution. Quebec was then and open debate is not a license for bunting is on display. A hero died Retired police officer, East Orange repeal Obamacare, knowing there was Enough with this Tea Party, Freedom under British rule. the vicious verbal assault that oc- today. A sea of blue follows the mo- Police Department, Badge 189 no viable plan to replace it. Govern- Caucus unrealistic baloney. It is time The “importance” of freedom of curred in this case.” torcade to the final destination for Walter Sosnosky ing is about doing and acting ratio- to do something Republicans. Your the press “consists, besides the ad- But should anything go with regard this fine officer today. The honor guard Kenilworth nally, not spouting unworkable poli- country is waiting. vancement of truth, science, moral- to protests, however offensive or in- at the gravesite, spit polished, brass cies just to whip up some kind of Karen Egert ity, and arts in general, in its diffusion sulting or disrespectful the words? frenzy among supporters. Aside from Springfield of liberal sentiments on the adminis- That is not a legal question so much the fact that the Republican healthcare tration of government, its ready com- as it is a moral question of decency. The Family Law Department of Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski munication of thoughts between sub- How can our country move for- Presents jects, and its consequential promo- ward into broad brighter uplands with Could the President Be Sick? Is There tion of union among them, whereby signs such as these at a recent protest oppressive officers are shamed or in- march on the office of United States A Way to Understand His Behavior? timidated into more honorable and Representative Leonard Lance in Let’s face a possible truth – the After all is settled and our daily Westfield? “Pussy Power,” “Impeach President of the United States of lives are once again normalized, the Vote NOV 7, 2017: Election Day Trump,” “Resist Trump,” “We Per- America could be a very sick person people of the United States should As of December 31, 2016 there were sist to Resist,” “Trump Is Tainted,” and medically unfit to remain in of- support all efforts to help this sick 5,836,592 registered voters in New and “When you endorse a bigot, you fice! Is there is any other way to man get the medical care that he needs. Jersey including 2,520,657 unaffili- condone bigotry. When you condone understand the unsettling behaviors While we cannot continue to tolerate ated; 2,081,625 Democrats and bigotry, you are a bigot. That makes of this clearly incompetent leader of his disgusting and hateful language 1,215,93 Republicans. you, Leonard Lance, a bigot.” our country? One does not have to be and actions, we can -and must- start There were a total of 331,071 regis- Winston S. Churchill stated on May a qualified physician to consider that now wishing and hoping and praying tered voters in Union County includ- 13, 1901, “Democracy is more vin- he is likely mentally ill, and the net that he will be healed. My personal ing 147,428 Democrats; 134,109 un- dictive than cabinets.” That is, people results of whatever his mental health emotions have indeed begun to change affiliated and 48,484 Republicans. not burdened by the responsibilities issues – the mad rantings of a man of from a troubling indignation to a deep The largest contingent of voters has 0 of office will say most anything, how- no evident sense of right and wrong pity. He is a pathetic soul. elected officials. ever vengeful, unforgiving, bitter, -are causing worldwide concerns; NJ Senate => 40 Senators, who are mean, nasty, cruel, malicious, harsh, Kristin N. Badalamenti, Esq., Jennifer L. Young, Esq., Donnell Carr Mario C. Gurrieri, Esq. (Chair) and Kristin M. Capalbo, Esq. and with the exception of maybe a Westfield elected in a "2-4-4" cycle, represent- hateful, or hostile. few countries, he is considered a ing districts with average populations People who believe in the higher danger to global stability. What can State Senate District 22 of 210,359 (2000 figures).; 24 Dems; realms of intellectual discussion can 4 Lawyers, 4 Levels of Experience, 4 Hourly Rates be done to stop the profuse bleeding Election in Nov to pit incumbent (D) 16 GOP; 0 Unaffiliated. only hope that the day will come soon All designed to serve your interests in all aspects of divorce including of our national character and how Nicholas Scutari versus NJ Assembly => 80 members. Two when public debate will be on a higher custody, parenting time, relocation, distribution of assets, alimony, child can we preserve our democratic val- (R) Joseph Bonilla (R), Clark members are elected from each of level than is presently the case. support, college costs, prenuptial agreements, meditation, domestic violence, ues? New Jersey's 40 legislative districts Or are the words written by former palimony, post-divorce changes in financial circumstances, and civil unions First, in hopeful expectation, citi- State Assembly District 22 for a term of two years, each repre- President John Adams in a letter to Mention this ad to receive a complimentary conference (D) Green, Plainfield; Kennedy, senting districts with average popula- zens can encourage congress to John Taylor, April 15,1814, true? Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. quickly move to censure this presi- Rahway (D) versus; tions of 210,359.; 52 Dems; 28 GOP; “There never was a democracy yet dent. He should be warned that the Richard Fortunato (R), Scotch Plains; 0 Unaffiliated. that did not commit suicide.” 340 North Avenue next step to follow, if the first fails, is John Quattrocchi, Clark Local Elected Officials Terms Up In The choice is ours! 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PUBLICATION JLEP Receives Proclamation – Obituaries – Senior Council to Present From N.J. State Legislators Fashion Show-Luncheon William R. Barton, Husband, Father, CRANFORD — The Junior mittee applied for a grant through UNION COUNTY — The Senior ride for two along the Hudson to bid League of Elizabeth-Plainfield Smart & Sexy Lingerie and the ACDN Grandfather, Known For Kindness Citizens Council of Union County on. (JLEP) has received a proclamation which allowed it to host the first-ever will hold its annual fashion show and The sit-down luncheon will begin from the New Jersey District 21 State Women’s Empowerment Day and William R. Barton, husband, father, nothing for him, but everything to the luncheon on Tuesday, September 26, at noon and will include a compli- Assemblywomen and Assemblymen continue to provide the types of ser- grandfather. Tinkerer extraordinaire, people he touched. at the new Hilton Inn in Springfield. mentary glass of wine. As coffee and and State Senator declaring March vices the community has come to lover of good (and bad) jokes. Ray Bill was the best of us, and what we The show is called “Generations In dessert are being served, the fashion 22 as Women’s Empowerment Day expect from Career Closet and JLEP. Steven aficionado, toy train enthusiast should all strive to be like each day. Style” because people from the Coun- show will begin. Madeline Gerris, the sponsored by Smart & Sexy Linge- Located on the second floor of the and a genuinely good man. He loved his wife, his children and cil will take to the runway, showcas- personal shopper from Westfield’s rie and The Alliance of Career De- JLEP headquarters at 110 Walnut Av- What made Bill so great was his grandchildren with all his heart, and ing the upcoming season’s latest fash- Lord & Taylor, will be the moderator. velopment Nonprofits (ACDN). enue, Cranford, Career Closet oper- ability to find the very best in a per- taught them all that the best kind of ion offerings from Lord & Taylor. The ticket price for the event is $39 This achievement was made pos- ates from September to May during son, and help others see it, too. He life was one filled with laughter, ap- The models range from size 4 to size if purchased in advance, or $47 at the sible through the efforts of JLEP Ca- the Junior League’s calendar year. For lived life in the same way a painter propriate or not. 18, from five foot, one inch to five door. reer Closet Committee Chairwomen the 2016-2017 League year, Career created art. Each day was a blank Visitation and a service took place feet, eight inches in height, and from “This is the perfect afternoon out- Valerie Camara and Florence Baker. Closet was able to service 110 women canvass, with an opportunity waiting on Sunday, August 20, at the Dooley ages 58 to 89. ing for friends and groups, and moth- Through this effort, JLEP’s Career and provided them with a complete to be found out. He loved the simple Colonial Funeral Home, 556 The event will begin at 11 a.m. with ers and daughters, too,” said Senior Closet was able to assist 22 women starter wardrobe. To learn more about things, the simple moments. Small Westfield Avenue, Westfield. light hors d’oeuvres and entertain- Council Chairwoman Ellen Steinberg. with selecting business attire, outfit- Career Closet, visit jlepnj.org or e- gestures of genuine kindness were August 24, 2017 ment by the Karickter Duo, a hus- “And, who better than Lord & Taylor ted them with a professional bra fit- mail [email protected]. band-and-wife team in which she sings to dress our models with fashions and ting and new Smart & Sexy bra, and The JLEP is a chapter of the Asso- and he plays backup. There will be a accessories for day and evening wear provided them with training on build- ciation of Junior Leagues Interna- tricky tray raffle to win gift certifi- that say today’s style for every size ing a résumé, interviewing skills and tional, Inc. and is an organization of cates from numerous restaurants and and shape?” she asked. building a professional wardrobe on women committed to promoting shops in the area including the Cheese- Investors Bank, Wegmans, Com- a budget. The day concluded with a voluntarism, developing the poten- cake Factory, Bed, Bath & Beyond, munity Access and Trinitas Regional panel of professional women who tial of women and improving com- King’s Cooking Studio, Mario Tutto Medical Center are among the mul- discussed their careers and offered munities through the effective ac- Bene and the Grillstone, among many tiple sponsors supporting the event. attendees helpful tips for navigating tion and leadership of trained volun- others. Additionally, there will be the- For more information or to purchase their career paths. Participants also teers. Its purpose is exclusively edu- ater packages to the Paper Mill Play- tickets, call the Senior Citizens Coun- received event swag that included a cational and charitable. house, the New Jersey Symphony cil at (908) 964-7555. The Council is new tote, scarf and necklace along In Spring 2018, JLEP will cel- Orchestra and the Radio City Music a non-profit organization devoted to with the professional attire. ebrate 95 years as a Junior League Hall Christmas Show plus an airplane living longer and living smarter. For the last 15 years JLEP’s Career chapter. For more information about Closet has been helping women re- the JLEP, visit jlepnj.org, call Nydia enter the workforce by outfitting them M. Diefenbach, president 2017- Old Guard to Learn Facts with much-needed business attire, ac- 2018, at (908) 709-1177, or e-mail cessories and shoes. In 2017, the com- [email protected]. On Cosmetics Tuesday SUMMIT AREA — Professor Many people have “sunscreen sen- Brit. Invasion Dinner-Show David C. Steinberg of Fairleigh sitivity.” For them, almost all sun- Dickinson University will speak to protection products can cause a der- To Benefit Hist. Society the Summit Area Old matitis-type reaction. WE GROW OUTSIDE!...Students at the Garwood Family Center YMCA loca- Guard at its Tuesday, Women are advised to KENILWORTH — The tion enjoy outdoor physical activity as part of the Westfield Area YMCA’s Francaise, Sausage Murphy, as- Healthy U program. August 29 meeting. He look for products with Kenilworth Historical Society will sorted cold cuts, tossed salad, bread will talk about “Every- the fewest ingredients. present a dinner and show on Fri- and rolls, dessert, coffee and tea thing That You Wanted Professor Steinberg will day, September 22, featuring a live will be served during the evening. YMCA ‘Healthy U’ Program to Know About Sun- explain about doing a performance of favorite music from A 50/50 raffle and gift auction also screens, But Were Afraid patch test before using a the British Invasion musical move- will take place. to Ask.” product. When testing a ment of the 1960s, followed by Admission to the dinner and show Combats Childhood Obesity The list of cosmetic fragrance, it should be popular songs that constituted is $60. Advance reservations by raw materials and their applied to one’s clothes, America’s musical response to the Friday, September 8, are requested. WESTFIELD — September is courage everyone to fill half their suppliers comprises not to the skin. Labels movement. The event seating plan accommo- Childhood Obesity Awareness plates with fruits and vegetables by more than 22,000 ingre- saying a product is The fun-filled evening will take dates eight to 10 people per table. Month, and many families need sup- offering two or three colorful op- dients and more than “hypoallergenic,” “der- place at the Kenilworth Veterans Early reservations are encouraged port changing their families’ habits tions at every meal. 3,000 ingredient suppli- matologist tested,” “sen- Center, located at 33 South 21st to ensure availability and avoid with the ultimate goal of achieving a Play every day/go outside — Chil- ers from 100 countries. sitivity tested” or “non- Street, from 6 to 11 p.m. disappointment. healthy weight. dren should have at least an hour a One concern of cosmetic David C. Steinberg irritating” are not guar- The event will feature a live, For reservations/tickets, call According to the Centers for Dis- day of unstructured play (outside suppliers is allergies. antees. Some companies two-hour show by “The British In- (908) 709-0434 or (908) 709-0391 ease Control and Prevention (CDC), when possible). Skin allergies to ingredients in most test their products, others do not. vasion Years” band, which has or visit Especially Yours Florist, obesity affects one in six children in Get together — Eat as a family as cosmetics are shockingly common. All active men age 50-plus are toured extensively, winning ac- located at 13 North 20th Street, the United States, and one in three are frequently as possible. Involve kids A study in 2010 found that more invited to attend the Tuesday morn- claim and sharing the stage with Kenilworth, where tickets for the overweight, which poses greater risks in meal planning, preparation and than a third of people had at least ing meetings of the Summit Area such legendary recording artists as event also are being sold. for many health problems such as cleanup. In addition, adults should one allergic reaction to cosmetic Old Guard. Meetings are held at the The Beach Boys, Ringo Starr, Proceeds from the event will ben- type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, take a break from electronics and ingredients. Some people are even New Providence Municipal Center, Herman’s Hermits and many oth- efit the Kenilworth Historical high cholesterol and some cancers. In spend one-to-one time each day with allergic to soap. located at 360 Elkwood Avenue, ers. The band is renowned for tak- Society’s circa 1880 Oswald J. New Jersey, nearly one in four chil- their children. New Providence. A coffee hour ing audiences on a nostalgic jour- Nitschke House “living history” dren are overweight or obese, ac- Reduce recreational screen time. AARP Chapter 4137 starts at 9:15 a.m., followed by a 10 ney through the 1960s with a three- museum and cultural arts center by cording to the Data Resource Center Sleep well. a.m. business meeting brightened part performance that begins with helping to defray the cost of an for Child and Adolescent Health. Registration is ongoing for all To Resume Meetings by singing and humor. Guest speak- the British Invasion movement: elevator that makes all levels of the “Successfully lowering obesity Westfield Area YMCA Child Care WESTFIELD AREA — The first ers begin their talk at 10:30 a.m. classic songs by such iconic Brit- recently restored site fully acces- rates in children requires the whole Education programs for the 2017- meeting of the AARP Westfield Area Old Guard members participate in ish rock-and-roll groups as The sible to everyone. family to change their eating and 2018 school year, including full-day Chapter 4137 for the new chapter year sports, bridge, hikes, trips, plays, Animals, The Rolling Stones, The The Kenilworth Historical Society physical activity habits,” said Susan early learning, preschool, enrich- will be held on Tuesday, September 5, concerts and other cultural events. Zombies, The Kinks, The Moody is an independent, volunteer-based, Morton, vice-president of operations ment, kindergarten wraparound, full- at 1 p.m. It will take place at the St. For more information, call Jim Blues, The Dave Clark Five, non-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c)3 or- at the Westfield Area YMCA. day kindergarten and school-age John’s Baptist Church hall, located at Hewitt at (908) 233-5507 or log onto Herman’s Hermits, The Who and ganization dedicated to the research, “In our Early Learning and School child care. For more information, 2387 Morse Avenue, Scotch Plains. the website summitoldguard.org. others; continues with the Ameri- preservation and interpretation of the Age Child Care programs, Healthy U call (908) 301-YMCA (9622) or visit Monthly chapter meetings always can musical response: memorable historic Oswald J. Nitschke House is included in the curriculum. The goal westfieldynj.org. Tours also are feature a program or guest speaker Murphy Earns Dean's hits by such celebrated artists as local history and culture. of Healthy U is to promote the healthy available. Financial assistance is and members also have an opportu- The Monkees, The Turtles, behavior changes that will help pre- available to those who qualify. nity to enjoy fellowship and refresh- List at Univ. at Albany Jefferson Airplane, Tommy James vent childhood obesity through a three- The Healthy U program is the re- ments after the program and busi- ALBANY, N.Y. – The University and the Shondells, The Doors and TO BUY OR SELL, pronged approach of nutrition educa- sult of a collaborative partnership ness meeting. New members are al- at Albany congratulates more than others, and concludes with a musi- USE LEADER/TIMES tion, increased physical activity and between The Horizon Foundation ways welcome to join the group, and 3,400 students who were named to cal tribute to The Beatles. family involvement,” she continued. for New Jersey and the New Jersey the chapter will be open for member- the Spring 2017 Dean's List. Daniel A three-course buffet dinner CLASSIFIED ADS Some tips for incorporating YMCA State Alliance. Through pre- ship with the September meeting. Murphy of Scotch Plains is included comprising Penne Vodka, Chicken healthier eating habits and more school, after-school and school- Dues are $10 for the year. For more on the Dean's List for this semester. physical activity into daily family based programs, Healthy U impacts information, call Ilsa Heinemeyer at Students named to the Dean's List routines are: more than 90,000 children, ages 3 to (908) 322-1788. earned at least a 3.5 GPA. Eat and drink healthy — Make 13, at 480 YMCA and elementary- Give a gift to your neighbor water the drink of choice and en- school sites statewide. Psychiatrist to Speak About that keeps giving all year ... Troupe of Friends, Rec. Dept. Mood Disorders and Alcohol AREA — The Depression and Bi- in addiction psychiatry at the Yale Reveal Dates For Macbeth polar Support Alliance (DBSA) will School of Medicine. She trained in feature Lily Arora, M.D. at its monthly psychodynamic psychotherapy at the a Gift Subscription to the WESTFIELD – Troupe of Friends Kaufhold are among the performers. meeting on Wednesday evening, Au- New York Psychoanalytic Society and and the Westfield Recreation De- Troupe of Friends has mounted gust 30. The subject of her talk will be Institute. She is a clinical assistant partment will present three free per- free Shakespeare-in-the-Park pro- issues surrounding mood disorders professor at Rutgers University, where LEADER/TIMES !! formances of William Shakespeare’s ductions since 2006, and was re- and alcohol. she teaches and supervises residents Macbeth. Show dates are Thursday, cently nominated for three “Perry Included will be the driving forces in psychiatry. Friday and Saturday, August 31, Sep- Awards” — prestigious recognition behind alcohol use, how it can cause Dr. Arora chairs a medication hear- tember 1 and 2, at 8 p.m., in from the New Jersey Association of and exacerbate mood and anxiety dis- ing panel at the Anne Klein Forensic Each of 52 BIG issues include: Mindowaskin Park in Westfield. Community Theaters. Patrons are orders, and methods of treatment. One Center and Trenton Psychiatric Hos- The production, set in Medieval encouraged to bring a lawn chair or topic will be medications that reduce pital in Trenton and Greystone Park • Community Happenings Scotland, features 19 actors from blanket. In case of rain, performances cravings for alcohol. There are de- Psychiatric Hospital in Morris Plains. throughout New Jersey. Local actors will be held indoors in the Westfield grees of alcohol use, and Dr. Arora She is in solo private practice in • Regional Sports David Kelley of Fanwood, Peter Municipal Building Community will help sort out what is acceptable Morristown, where she treats all psy- Curley of Maplewood, and current or Room, located at 425 East Broad and what is problematic. chiatric disorders in addition to sub- • Editorial Commentary former Westfield residents Joe Street. While all performances are Dr. Arora is board certified in both stance and alcohol addiction. Penczak, Jeff Forbes, Michael Bieber, free, donations are gladly accepted. psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. These educational meetings of the • Arts & Entertainment Sharon McGuire, Emma Schwartz, For further information, call Joe Her training in psychiatry was at the DBSA take place on a Wednesday and Danielle and Maya Levitt; Ken Penczak at (917) 299-5102 or visit Mount Sinai School of Medicine in every month, at 7:45 p.m., using the • Educational Matters Bigelow, Liz Penczak and Mike troupe-of-friends.com. New York, followed by a fellowship facilities of the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, located at 21 Normandy • Birth and Wedding Announcements Heights Road, about one block east of the Morris Museum, in Morristown. • Local Merchant and Classified Ads The public is invited to attend all meet- • In Depth News Coverage ings; a nominal donation is requested from non-members, when possible. Free literature is available to all attendees and there is an extensive lend- ing library of educational audiotapes, Ideal for welcoming a newcomer to CDs and videotapes, also free. In addition to the lecture series, the area or keeping an established peer group support sessions led by experienced facilitators are held ev- resident in the know! ery Tuesday evening of the month, also using the facilities of the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship in Morristown, at 7:30 p.m. Separate groups for young adults are offered The Westfield Leader every Tuesday evening and separate groups for friends and family are held The Scotch Plains – Fanwood periodically. All are always welcome. To learn more about the support TIMES group and to view links to other sources of helpful information, visit 908-232-4407 the website of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance/Morristown https://goleader.com/form/subscribe_gift 908-482-8855 Area at dbsanewjersey.org/ morristownarea. For further local information, call (973) 994-1143. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 24, 2017 Page 7 Rev. Duncan Johnston Is Congregation Beth Israel New Rector at St. Paul’s Welcomes Rabbi Tilman WESTFIELD — St. Paul’s Epis- Stevenson School of Ministry, spe- SCOTCH PLAINS – Congregation versity with a Bachelor of Arts degree copal Church has announced that cializing in Biblical studies, mis- Beth Israel has welcomed Rabbi in Communication, and spent three the Reverend Dr. sion work, evangelism, Howard Tilman as its new spiritual years working as a producer for Sport- Duncan Johnston has church leadership and leader. His predecessor, Rabbi George ing News Radio. A passionate sports been called to serve preaching. Nudell, retired in July after serving as fan his whole life, he appeared on and as its next rector com- In his personal time, spiritual leader of the won an episode of mencing on Friday, the Reverend Johnston synagogue for 35 years. “Sports Jeopardy!” in September 1. enjoys cycling and En- Congregation Beth Israel August 2016. “Father Duncan,” as glish Premier League will hold an installation Rabbi Tilman has ex- he is referred to, and Football. “I am thrilled ceremony for Rabbi tensive experience work- his wife, Gelind, a that God has called me Tilman during Shabbat ing with youth of all ages health communications to the community of St. services on Friday in multiple synagogues, specialist, will take up Paul’s. It is a huge privi- evening, September 15. schools and at Camp residence in the rectory lege to be living and min- Congregation Beth Ramah in the Poconos. as he prepares to pre- istering in this wonder- Israel’s Board of Direc- He also has worked with side over services on ful parish. Gelind and I tors voted to hire Rabbi college students and Sunday, September 3. are eagerly anticipating Tilman after a year-long serves as a member of The Reverend meeting the people of GARDEN GRANDEUR...This outstanding garden, located at 425 Summit Avenue, rabbinic search was un- Alpha Epsilon Pi’s Coun- Johnston is originally Westfield, making our is owned and was created by Kathleen and Joseph Young. The Youngs, who have dertaken by its syna- cil of Rabbis. from England and was Rev. Duncan Johnston home with you and en- lived in Westfield 35 years, moved into their 1880 Victorian house seven years ago gogue professionals and At Congregation Beth educated at the Uni- joying God’s lavish with the original hitching post for a horse still in front of the house. They created a large group of lay lead- Rabbi Howard Tilman Israel, Rabbi Tilman will versity of Hull and St. John’s Col- plans for all of our lives.” beautiful gardens both in the front and the back of their home with an array of plants, ers who volunteered continue to work with lege. In 2003 he earned his Doctor- St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is lo- garden sculptures and a water feature. In front of the house, an assortment of shares their time to find a new rabbi. youth in the synagogue’s religious includes boxwood skip cherry laurels, “pot of gold” and azaleas. Flower boxes of ate of Ministry degree from Vir- cated at 414 East Broad Street, geraniums, Dusty Miller and dracaena decorate the porch. Throughout the search and selection school and in its Hebrew High School, ginia Theological Seminary. He Westfield. The public is invited to process, thoughtful consideration was Darcone, as well as through B’nei served as parish priest in Fremont, join with the St. Paul’s community in given to feedback provided by Mitzvah lessons. Mich., and for six years at the Mount welcoming Father Duncan and his Program to Address Process congregants, who participated in sur- Rabbi Tilman is married to Naomi, Calvary Episcopal Church in Camp wife on September 3 at the 10 a.m. veys and focus groups. who works on the Talent Team for Hill, Pa. He also served on the fac- service, with “Punch on the Porch” Rabbi Tilman was ordained in May Hillel International. Their first child, ulty of Central Pennsylvania’s immediately following the service. Of Applying to Colleges 2014 by the Ziegler School of Rab- Micah, was born in July. They reside binic Studies, where he received the in Scotch Plains. SCOTCH PLAINS — Lisa Bleich take them? Eliezer Slomovic Award in Talmud. “We are thrilled to welcome Garwood Knights Collecting of College Bound Mentor will How to use summers to one’s ad- He previously was a member of the Howard, Naomi and their newborn present “What to Expect When vantage. clergy team of the Jacksonville Jew- son, Micah, into our synagogue fam- You’re Applying” on Thursday, Sep- How best to position oneself for ish Center, where he served in a vari- ily,” said Steve Wiener, president of School Supplies For Needy tember 14, at 7 p.m., at the Scotch the right college in terms of classes, ety of roles, including supervising Congregation Beth Israel. “The GARWOOD — The Garwood low Avenue (turn at Pet Supplies Plus). Plains Public Library. This program activities, testing, summer and other Shabbat and holiday programming, Tilmans are a great fit for our commu- Knights of Columbus are collecting Visitors are asked to use the side- is designed to help high-school stu- aspects. teen educational programming and nity and we look forward to many brand-new school supplies on be- door entrance. dents and their families prepare for Parent versus student expectations Israel advocacy. While in Jackson- years of growing together.” half of the children of St. Joseph For more information, call (908) 789- the college application process. and how to get on the same page. ville, Fla., Rabbi Tilman became a An egalitarian Conservative syna- Social Service Center in Elizabeth. 9809 after 4 p.m., or Keith M. Gallagher Participants will learn how to fo- This program is free and open to leader among the clergy of the Jack- gogue, Congregation Beth Israel is The following items are suggested: at (908) 789-0931. Monetary dona- cus on their strengths and minimize interested members of the public. sonville Coalition for Equality and its located at 18 Shalom Way, at the pencils, pens, pencil cases, filler tions may be made payable to “Garwood stress and excessive time spent on Advance registration is recom- push for an expanded human rights corner of Martine Avenue, in Scotch paper, notebooks (marble, one-, two- Knights School Supplies Collection.” the process. This interactive work- mended. For more information or ordinance in the city. Plains. For more information, call and five-subject), rulers, crayons, Since 1983, St. Joseph Social Ser- shop will walk them through an ac- to register, go to scotlib.org, e-mail Prior to the rabbinate, Rabbi Tilman Congregation Beth Israel at (908) coloring books, folders, binders, vice Center has served the materially tivity and strengths assessment, with [email protected], call (908) 322- graduated from Northwestern Uni- 889-1830. highlighters, scissors, staplers, poor and homeless community of the goal of having them leave with a 5007, extension no. 204, or stop by staples, rubber bands, erasers, paper greater Elizabeth by providing basic concrete action plan for how to maxi- the library Reference Desk. clips, glue sticks, art supplies, back- human needs such as food, clothing mize their remaining high-school The Scotch Plains Public Library packs and any other supplies as well. and medications, as well as a wide career. Topics also will include: is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, Donations presently can be dropped range of services and programs to A college timeline by grade. one block from Park Avenue, in the off from 4 to 6 p.m. weekdays at the help those in need acquire the mate- How an individual’s activities re- center of the township. Columbian Club of Garwood Build- rial goods and social services they flect his or her strengths. ing, located at 37 South Avenue, need to live with integrity. SATs, ACTs, APs, IBs and SAT Ducky Derby to Raise Garwood, where the Knights hold For information on St. Joseph So- Subject tests: What is the differ- their meetings. Starting September cial Service Center, visit sjeliz.org ence and when should a student Hanson Park Funds 10, donations also may be dropped and YouTube “Homeless in Eliza- CRANFORD — The Hanson Park off Sundays from 1 to 6 p.m. Parking beth” parts 1 and 2 for an in-depth Needle Nite Session Conservancy’s Seventh Annual Rub- is available behind the hall off Wil- look at their programs. ber Ducky Derby is scheduled for To Be September 8 Sunday, October 22, at 4 p.m. On race FANWOOD — The next meeting day, more than 1,000 individually Cranford Library Taking of the “Needle Niters” of the Fanwood numbered rubber ducks will be re- Presbyterian Church will be held on leased in the Rahway River at Sperry Friday, September 8, at 7 p.m., in the Park and tumble over the falls racing Part in Baby Box Program Dining Room of the church complex. to the finish line at the North Union CRANFORD — The Cranford land achieve one of the world’s lowest Attendees are invited to enter through Avenue Bridge. Public Library has announced its par- infant mortality rates. The cardboard the center door off Marian Avenue. Numerous prizes for the fastest ticipation in the Baby Box program. boxes are sturdy and portable and in- This meeting will take place on the duckies will be awarded. The top In 2016, an estimated 93 percent of clude new parent supplies, such as dia- second Friday of the month due to prize is a $250 gift card. BIG FINISH...Mama Duck greets arrivals at the finish line of a previous Rubber infant fatalities in the United States pers and wipes, and a board book, Labor Day weekend. Tickets can be purchased at two Ducky Derby. The Hanson Park Conservancy invites area residents to again take associated with Sudden Unexpected complements of the Friends of the The quilters will learn about a new locations: Periwinkle’s Fine Gifts on part in this annual benefit event, to be held this year on Sunday, October 22. Infant Death Syndrome (SUIDS) were Cranford Public Library. pattern for this year and those who North Union Avenue in downtown directly related to sleep and sleep To claim a baby box, register at knit and crochet will continue to work Cranford or at the Cranford Canoe environments, according to a report Baby Box University at on the projects they do for charity. All Club on Springfield Avenue. Partici- DUGHI, HEWIT & DOMALEWSKI by the Child Fatality & Near Fatality babyboxuniversity.com; log into Baby are welcome to come and see what is pants can purchase a single duck for Review Board (CFNFRB). Box University and watch a short being done and to join the group. $5 or a flock of five ducks for $20. Criminal Defense Matters The Baby Box program is a project video; complete the quiz that follows If fabric, batting or yarn is needed, Interested persons are advised to se- of New Jersey’s CFNFRB, which re- the video and receive a certificate of Needle Niters may e-mail their re- cure their tickets early as ducks are views fatalities and near fatalities of completion; take a screenshot of the quests to [email protected]. limited and the race has been known State and Municipal Criminal Court children in order to identify their causes, certificate or print it out, and contact For further information about these to sell out. their relationship to government sup- the library’s Children’s Department at projects or directions to the Fanwood All proceeds from this event will Motor Vehicle Tickets • DWI port systems, and methods of preven- (908) 709-7272, extension no. 2103, Presbyterian Church, call the office at benefit Hanson Park maintenance and tion. Inspired by the maternity pack- to make arrangements for picking up a (908) 889-8891, e-mail educational programs. Hanson Park ages that the Finnish government sends baby box. Participants will need to [email protected] or check the is located at 38 Springfield Avenue, to all expectant mothers, baby boxes bring a copy of their certificate of church website, fanwoodpc.org. Cranford. are new baby starter kits that double as completion to the library in order to safe sleep spaces for infants. Each baby claim their baby box. New and expect- box includes a custom mattress with ant parents are eligible for the pro- fitted sheet, so that it can be used as a gram. The program is open to Cranford bassinet. Baby box distribution, in con- and non-Cranford residents alike. For Westfield Pediatric junction with community health and more information about the Baby Box education supports, have helped Fin- program, go to babyboxco.com. 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PUBLICATION Catherine Felegi to Speak Law Explorer Post 629 Now At Library on Tea Benefits Accepting New Participants SCOTCH PLAINS — As the Attendees will learn more about UNION COUNTY — With stu- 629 is not a political group, does weather begins to turn cool, Tea Love the benefits of drinking tea, including dents returning to school next month not have any political affiliations, blogger and founder Catherine Felegi potential weight loss, skin benefits and choosing their after-school ac- and all members must be open will return to the Scotch Plains Public and even possible diabetes control. tivities, Law Explorer Post 629, now minded and accepting of all people. Library on Saturday, September 16, Ms. Felegi will describe the process in its seventh year, is gearing up for Post 629’s adult volunteers wel- at 1:30 p.m., for “Tea Love: Why of how to make a proper cup of tea another year of exploring the field come the opportunity to speak with Should I Drink Tea?” and will share the latest medical de- of law and government through trips, parents and youth about the Explor- velopments regarding each type of guest speakers, discussions and ers prior to making any commit- Program to Spotlight tea. Participants are encouraged to hands-on activities. Students ages ments regarding membership in the bring their favorite tea mug for some 14 through 20 who are interested in program. Interested persons may Medicare Coverage free samples at the end of the talk. this career path or simply want to call (908) 718-5877 or simply stop CRANFORD — Justin Lubenow Ms. Felegi is not a physician. Indi- learn more about law and govern- by on a Friday evening. Weekly of Senior Advisors will present a pro- viduals should consult with their doc- ment are welcome to sit in on one of meetings have already begun and gram on Medicare coverage on Fri- tor before starting any regimen, in- the post’s meetings and discover the program accepts members on day, September 15, from 2 to 3:30 cluding a tea regimen. what the program is all about. rolling basis. p.m., at the Cranford Community Cen- This program is free and open to Law Explorer Post 629 is an after- ter. The Cranford Community Center interested members of the public, school enrichment program where Puppet Show to Give is located at 220 Walnut Avenue. but advance registration is re- youth have the advantage of seeing Mr. Lubenow also will talk about quired. For more information or to SUMMER FUN...Mindy Rossman, new preschool director at Temple Sha’arey and experiencing law and govern- ‘Oz’ Recycling Theme changes to Medicare in 2017, the register, go to scotlib.org, e-mail Shalom in Springfield, watches over kids in the school. The youngsters spent time ment in a captivating, age-appropri- CRANFORD — The Cranford difference between original Medi- [email protected], call (908) this summer having fun under the sprinkler and at the water table. They also set ate way. Open to Union County youth Public Library will present a puppet care and Medicare Advantage 322-5007, extension no. 204, or up a bird feeder and fed the birds each morning, planted vegetables and tended their garden. For their last outdoor activity, the planted a flowering cherry tree. ages 14 to 20, the Explorers meet in show on Tuesday, September 26, at 4 plans, how Medicare supplement stop by the library Reference Desk. the law offices of Lucia E. Perpina, p.m., for children ages 3 to 8. It will policies work, and how Medicare The Scotch Plains Public Library Esq., 629 North Wood Avenue, Suite take place in Room 204 of the prescription drug programs work. is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, 5, Linden, on Friday nights from 6 to Cranford Community Center, located Admission is free and all are wel- one block from Park Avenue, in the Local Students Among Those 7:30 p.m. In addition to its educa- at 220 Walnut Avenue. come. Registration is not required. center of the township. tional goals, Post 629 offers fun out- Mariah’s Amazing Puppets will The Cranford Public Library will update the story of “The Wonderful PUBLIC NOTICE On Clemson Dean’s List ings during the year which may in- sponsor this program. For more involve hiking, bowling, camping or Wizard of Oz,” adding a recycling- formation about upcoming library BOROUGH OF FANWOOD other non-law related activities de- themed twist. The show, called No BOARD OF HEALTH CLEMSON, S.C. – The follow- erage between 3.50 and 3.99 on a programs, go to cranfordlibrary.org. ing local students were named to 4.0 scale. signed to foster teamwork and cohe- More Litter in Oz, will entertain chil- Notice is hereby given that Board of sion within the group. dren while teaching them how to help Health Ordinance 17-05-02 the Dean's List at Clemson Univer- sity for the Spring 2017 semester: LEADER/TIMES The youth also are encouraged to keep their community clean. “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING select and organize a year-long com- This free program is sponsored by CHAPTER 354, SANITARY Abigail Ellen Litterio of REGULATIONS, ARTICLE V, Cranford, whose major is Early CLASSIFIED ADS munity project relating to law and/ the Cranford Township Clean Commu- FOOD AND DRINK, SECTION Childhood Education. or government in which all the mem- nities Grant. For a list of other upcom- 354-13B, LICENSING; FEES” Emily Renee Roman of Cranford, BRING RESULTS bers will take an active role. Post ing programs, visit cranfordlibrary.org. Was passed and adopted on second whose major is Nursing. and final reading at the Regular Meeting of Peter Sargent Mebane of The Board of Health, Borough of Fanwood held on August 3, 2017. Westfield, whose major is Me- Colleen M. Huehn, chanical Engineering. Secretary To be named to the Dean's List, a 1 T - 8/24/17, The Times Fee: $15.81 student achieved a grade-point av- It’s Almost Time to Go ...

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF GARWOOD (b) Education: 0 to 5 points Overall Satisfactory Evaluation in 1 of the past 3 years – 3 Points -5 points if completed Master’s Degree Overall Satisfactory Evaluation in 2 of the past 3 years – 7 Points ORDINANCE NO. 17-18 -3 points if completed Bachelor’s Degree Overall Satisfactory Evaluation in 3 of the past 3 years – 10 Points ORDINANCE SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 34, OF THE CODE OF THE -2 points if completed Associate’s Degree *A satisfactory evaluation is defined as an evaluation in which the officer is BOROUGH OF GARWOOD ENTITLED “POLICE DEPARTMENT,” ES- (c) Years of Law Enforcement Service: 0 to 20 points rated as satisfactory or above in at least sixteen (16) of the twenty (20) categories. TABLISHING PROMOTION PROCEDURES FOR THE RANK OF CAP- -1 point for each year for up to 20 years in law enforcement work (any full-time (4). Education and Military Service Composite – Up to 5 Points TAIN, LIEUTENANT AND SERGEANT. service with any Police Departments or full-time military service if honorably discharged) -College Credits (1 Year Equivalent to 30 Credits) – 0.5 Point per Year not to (d) Commendations: 0 to 2 points Exceed 3 Points. WHEREAS, within its general powers as a municipality, the Borough of Garwood may -1 point for each commendation up to a maximum of 2 points. -Associate’s Degree – 0.5 Points make and enforce ordinances, rules and regulations not contrary to federal or state law (e) Specialized Training: 0 to 3 points -Bachelor’s Degree – 0.5 Points as it deems necessary and to protect the public safety and welfare of its residents; and -1 point for each specialized training (i.e. FBI training, SWAT, Police Adminis- -Master’s Degree – 0.5 Points WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Garwood support and encourage tration, etc.) up to a maximum of 3 points. -Military Service – 0.5 Points Per Year not to Exceed 2 Points efficiency within the Garwood Police Department; and (f) Disciplinary Actions: c. Interview. Overall Value – 35 Points WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Garwood have determined that -Each major sustained discipline (suspension of more than 5 days) will result (1). An interview will be conducted with each of the candidates. The same ten it would be in the best interest of the citizens of the Borough to establish a promotion in a deduction of 2 points. (10) questions will be asked of each candidate. Interviews will be scheduled on a practice based upon merit and experience for the positions of Captain, Lieutenant and -Each minor sustained discipline (5 day suspension or less, including written candidate’s day off. Each question will be valued at 3.5 points, for a total possible score Sergeant when there is a vacancy in said position and the Borough Council is seeking to reprimands) will result in a deduction of 1 point. of 35 points. The Chief of Police or his designee will proctor the interview and will ask the fill such vacancy; and -All previous sustained disciplinary actions shall be considered and reviewed questions to the candidates. The high score and low score for each candidate will be WHEREAS, the Borough of Garwood desires to have a promotional practice for the to achieve the broadest scope of review for the given candidate by his/her supervisors. discarded and the remaining scores will be averaged for the final interview score. The positions of Captain, Lieutenant and Sergeant based upon merit, experience, education, c. Each candidate shall be ranked based on the total score as outlined above. The interview shall be scored by the following: demonstrated ability, interview and record within the Garwood Police Department in the candidates shall then be ranked from the highest to lowest based on score. The list shall (a). Police Captain interest of better serving the residents of the Borough of Garwood; include the candidates’ names and final scores and shall be afforded to the Mayor and (b). Members of the Police Committee NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the Borough of Borough Council. Thereafter, the Mayor shall make his final determination and appoint- (c). At least one (1) Chief of Police from another municipality unfamiliar with the Garwood as follows: ment in accordance with §34-4, A. candidates. 1) Chapter 34 of the Code of the Borough of Garwood entitled “Police Department” is i. Where two (2) or more candidates are ranked equally pursuant to the (2). The interview questions will be based on some of the following topics: hereby amended to create new subsections C and D to Section 34-4, which shall provide promotional procedure set forth herein, preference shall be given to the candidate with (a). Personal and professional accomplishments. as follows: the most seniority in service pursuant to N.J.S.A 40A:14-129, or a resident over a (b). Actions or suggestions that you have taken or made to improve the overall C. Captain Promotions. nonresident pursuant to N.J.S.A 40A:14-122.6. Residency shall prevail over seniority in operation of the department. 1. General Requirements the case of candidates that are ranked equally. (c). Community involvement. a. Eligibility: The Borough of Garwood Governing Body desires to promote the D. Lieutenant and Sergeant Promotions. (d). Extra activities that support law enforcement, i.e. teaching the academy, most qualified candidates to the position of Captain. This subsection establishes the 1. Notification. Unity Tour, Special Olympics, etc. eligibility requirements and the process for promotion to the Captain. The promotion a. For all promotions, notice shall be posted no less than sixty (60) days prior to (e). Recommended cost savings or efficiency improvements. process shall be on the basis of merit, education, demonstrated ability, record review and testing and a list of recommended reading will accompany same. (f). Interpersonal skills and management theory. interview. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-129, promotion of any officer shall be made b. For all promotions, a letter of intent to participate in the testing process shall be d. Disciplinary Actions. from the membership of the Department. To be considered for the position of Captain, the submitted on department letterhead to the office of the Chief of Police and a resume The Chief of Police shall do a file review of each candidate with regard to prior candidates must have previously been serving the Borough in the rank of Sergeant or reflective of the candidate’s qualifications, no less than thirty (30) days prior to testing. discipline. Any prior discipline shall result in a deduction in points. Lieutenant. Candidates must have served in the title of Sergeant or Lieutenant for a c. If two (2) or less candidates file a notice to participate, the Chief of Police may -Each major sustained discipline (suspension of more than 5 days) will result in minimum of three (3) years. If candidate served in the title of Lieutenant for less than three with the consent of Borough Council, decide to eliminate the written examination. In such a deduction of 2 points. (3) years, but previously served in the position of Sergeant, time served in lower rank of a case, the overall value reserved for the written test will be divided equally among the -Each minor sustained discipline (5 day suspension or less, including written Sergeant shall count towards the three (3) years of service. remaining steps. reprimands) will result in a deduction of 1 point. 2. Promotional Process 2. Eligibility. 5. Each candidate shall be ranked based on the total score as outlined above. The a. Candidates for the position of Captain shall participate in a promotional process a. Sergeant: Police officers with five (5) or more years of law enforcement service candidates shall then be ranked from the highest to lowest based on score. A list shall administered by the Borough Administrator. The Borough Administrator shall announce (minimum of three (3) years in Garwood) on the date of the written test are eligible to include the candidates’ names and final scores and shall be afforded to the Mayor and the promotional process to members of the Police Department by posting the announce- participate in the promotional process. Borough Council. Thereafter, the Mayor shall make his final determination and appointment in the common area of the Police Department and/or the Police Department bulletin b. Lieutenant: Only sergeants shall be eligible for promotion with a minimum of ment in accordance with §34-4, A. The officers on the promotion list will remain eligible board. The posting announcement shall contain at a minimum, the rank to be filled, years one (1) full year experience in the rank of sergeant. for promotion for a period of three (3) years from the date the list is afforded to the Mayor of experience required in subsequent rank, and prospective date for the interview. c. A detective eligible under Section 2, a, above, is eligible for a sergeant rank and for determination and appointment. Candidates who qualify shall notify the Borough Administrator of his or her interest in the a detective sergeant eligible under Section 2, b, above, is eligible for a lieutenants rank. a. Where two (2) or more candidates are ranked equally pursuant to the promotion by submitting a letter of interest no later than ten (10) calendar days after the d. In the event that there is only one (1) or no officers eligible for a promotion to promotional procedure set forth herein, preference shall be given to the candidate with promotion announcement. Failure to do so shall render the officer ineligible to participate Sergeant and/or Lieutenant, with the consent of the Borough Council, the Chief of Police the most seniority in service pursuant to N.J.S.A 40A:14-129, or a resident over a in the promotional process. may amend the eligibility requirements set forth in Section 2, a or Section 2, b above, to nonresident pursuant to N.J.S.A 40A:14-122.6. Residency shall prevail over seniority in 3. Promotion Testing Procedure. The promotion testing procedure for the Garwood widen the eligibility for more candidates. the case of candidates that are ranked equally. Police Department shall consist of an oral interview and a record review. 3. Qualifications. 2) SEVERABILITY a. Oral Interview(s). a. The qualifications as outlined in the Garwood Police Department Job Descrip- If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any i. The interview shall be conducted by the members of the Police Committee tion for the position of Sergeant and Lieutenant. A copy of the job description may be reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the remaining and two (2) Police Chiefs from other municipalities. The interview shall focus on but not requested from the Chief of Police and/or the Borough Administrator. portions of this Ordinance, which shall otherwise remain in full force and effect. be limited to the candidates’ knowledge the Borough of Garwood’s form of government, 4. Process. 3) REPEALER police administration, leadership and management abilities, municipal budget process, a. Written Examination – Overall Value – 30 Points All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed to the police department budget, Attorney General Guidelines, staffing, community service, and (1). The written test is a 100 to 500 question comprehensive examination that will extent of such inconsistency. N.J.S.A 40A:14-118. include but not be limited to New Jersey Criminal and Motor Vehicle Law, New Jersey Law 4) EFFECTIVE DATE ii. All candidates shall be given the same identical questions and the Garwood Enforcement Handbook, Attorney General Guidelines, Garwood Department Rules and This Ordinance shall take effect after final passage as provided by law and shall be Police Chief shall administer the questions. Regulations, SOP’s, Borough Code and Rules of Court. The written test is administered applied for all promotions to Sergeant and Lieutenant. iii. Each candidate shall be graded on a sixty (60) point scale. and proctored by the New Jersey Chiefs of Police Association. NOTICE b. Record Review b. Personnel Assessment – Overall Value – 35 Points Notice is hereby given that Ordinance No. 17-18, was introduced and passed on first i. The candidates’ personnel records shall be reviewed which shall include (1). Length of Service Composite – Up to 10 Points reading at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the County evaluation records, education, commendations, special training, military service, leader- 5 to 10 Years of Service in PFRS – 6 Points of Union, State of New Jersey, held on the 22nd, DAY OF AUGUST 2017, and that ship and discipline. The review of the personnel records shall be conducted by the 11 to 15 Years of Service in PFRS– 8 Points Ordinance No. 17-18, will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at the Borough Administrator and Assistant Borough Administrator. 16 to 20 Years of Service in PFRS – 10 Points meeting of said Borough Council to be held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal 1. The record review shall be graded on a forty (40) point scale. The weight of (2). 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 24, 2017 Page 9 Local Students Achieve UA Announces Dean's, Dean's List at TCNJ President’s Lists EWING, N.J. – The following stu- nomics - B.A.; Gabriella TUSCALOOSA, Alab. – A total of draws the best and brightest to an dents have earned the esteemed Guardascione, Marketing; Tyler 11,101 students enrolled during the academic community committed to honor of placement on the Dean's Hubbert, English; Bridget Kelly, 2017 spring semester at The Univer- providing a premier undergraduate List at The College of New Jersey Psychology; David Leavitt, Fi- sity of Alabama were named to the and graduate education. UA is dedi- for the spring 2017 semester. To nance; Karla Rizzi, Psychology; Dean's List with an academic record cated to achieving excellence in schol- achieve this honor, a student must Danielle Scheu, Special Education; of 3.5 (or above) or the President's arship, collaboration and intellectual carry 12 or more credits that semes- and Eric Tannenbaum, History/ List with an academic record of 4.0 engagement; providing public out- ter and earn a 3.5 (or above) grade Mountainside: Kelsey Cogan, (all A's). The UA Dean's and reach and service to the state of Ala- point average: Public Health. President's lists recognize full-time bama and the nation; and nurturing a Fanwood - James Beirne, Eco- Westfield: Lauren Androconis, undergraduate students. The lists do campus environment that fosters col- Psychology; Brigid Barber, Visual not apply to graduate students or un- legiality, respect and inclusivity. Students Make Dean's Arts; Katherine Crowley, Elemen- dergraduate students who take less tary Education; Justin Fernandez, than a full course load. Hayes Named to Dean's List at Georgia Tech Finance; Angela Gallagher, Nurs- Laura Kaitlyn Becker of Scotch ATLANTA, Ga. – The following ing; Daniel Gallagher, Interactive Plains, was named to the Dean's List. List at Alvernia Univ. students have earned the distinction Multimedia; James Hunter, Self De- Ashley Oliveira of Mountainside, READING, Penn. – Sara Hayes of of Dean's List at the Georgia Institute signed Major; Maria Lizzo, Nurs- was named to the President's List. Scotch Plains, has been named to SERVING OTHERS...Students from Oak Knoll School in Summit travelled to of Technology for Spring 2017. This ing; Corinne Petersen, Special Edu- Guatemala to build four classrooms and a playground. Pictured, from left to right, Sara E Hughes of Westfield, was Alvernia University's Dean's List for designation is awarded to undergradu- cation; Grace Pfeifer, Visual Arts; in front a mural they painted, are: Lily Schiffman with the Class of 2020, Isabelle named to the Dean's List. the spring 2017 semester. Ms. Hayes ate students who have a 3.0 or higher Emily Posyton, History Secondary Weldon ’20, Isabelle Kenny ’18 Christina Maurizi ’18 and Elsa Maurizi ’20. Madison Elaine Mueller of studied Criminal Justice at Alvernia academic average for the semester. Education; Sarah Seitz, Spanish Westfield, was named to the and is a graduate of Scotch Plains- Yanni Angelides of Westfield. Secondary Education; Ryan Soldati, President's List. Fanwood High School. Sidharth Eleswarapu of Westfield. History; Kristen Villane, Mathemat- Oak Knoll Students Build The University of Alabama, the To be eligible for the Dean's List, Mitchell Kelly of Westfield. ics Second. Education; Tiffany state's oldest and largest public insti- students must carry a semester GPA Samantha Loop of Scotch Plains. Youssef, Physics; and Alana Zepka, tution of higher education, is a stu- of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of Arielle Margulies of Scotch Plains. Communication Studies. Classrooms, Playground dent-centered research university that 12 credits. SUMMIT – Five students from Oak School the World. World Language Enrollment Knoll School of the Holy Child spent Their last day featured a special Local Students Graduate part of their summer building class- dedication, including ribbon cuttings rooms and a playground for children for each classroom and the new play- Offered for Young Children in Guatemala. For two of the stu- ground. From Boston University dents, the trip was an opportunity to Ms. Weldon, enjoying her first trip WESTFIELD – The Foreign Lan- in another language. Children are also build on their own foundation. with the organization, said she was BOSTON, Mass. – Boston Uni- ness Administration in Business Ad- guage Awareness Group (FLAG) is made aware of other cultures, cus- Rising seniors Isabelle Kenny ’18 grateful for the opportunity to serve. versity awarded academic degrees ministration and Management, Cum now opening its registration for the toms and lifestyles from around the and Christina (Nina) Maurizi ’18, “It was very interesting and an eye- to 6,045 students in May 2017. Laude. 2017-18 classes. world. Class sizes are small to ensure both of Summit, were joined by rising opening experience for me. It was Among the graduates were: Claire M. Dorwart, of Westfield, FLAG is offering after-school French, a comfortable and supportive learn- sophomores Isabelle Weldon ’20, of hard work, but worth it in the end to Lauren Buckley, of Fanwood, who Bachelor of Science in Film and Spanish and Mandarin classes to all ing environment. Westfield; Elsa Maurizi ’20, of Sum- see how happy and grateful the com- received a Master of Science in Television, Magna Cum Laude. Westfield K-5 students. The Spanish II FLAG is an independent, non-profit mit; and Lily Schiffman with the Class munity was,” Ms. Weldon said. Speech-Language Pathology. Andrew Dougert, of Westfield, class complements the public elemen- organization that has been offering of 2020, of Bernardsville, to journey Jesse I. Ozdamar, of Scotch Bachelor of Science in Business tary school curriculum, allowing the language-training programs in the to the village of Santa Cruz del Quiche Franks Earns Dean's Plains, Bachelor of Science in Busi- Administration in Business Admin- students to reinforce their oral skills. Westfield Schools for the past 28 years. in Guatemala from July 14 to July 22. ness Administration in Business Ad- istration and Management, Magna The French classes provide excellent The 2017-18 Brochure and Regis- For the elder Maurizi and Kenny, it List at Colby College ministration and Management, Ma- Cum Laude. preparation for children who will elect tration Form are posted on every was a return trip, as the two students WATERVILLE, M.E. – Jane E. gna Cum Laude. Tara D. Merck, of Westfield, Op- that language in the sixth grade. Two Westfield elementary school first day served with School the Worldin Gua- Franks of Westfield, was named to Christie E. Leist, of Scotch Plains, era Institute in Voice Performance. separate Mandarin classes will be of- packet and website. For further ques- temala last year. The two thoroughly the Dean's List at Colby College in Bachelor of Science in Communi- fered, an introductory class and a level tions and information, contact Sylvie enjoyed their experience and were Waterville, Maine, for outstanding cation. II class for returning students. Macdonald by e-mail at able to recruit their classmates to re- academic achievement during the Hannah S. Clark, of Scotch Plains, Nebraska Students The goal of FLAG’s creative edu- [email protected] or call at (908) 232- turn with them through presentations spring semester of the 2016-17 year. Bachelor of Arts in American Stud- cational programs is to give students 4429 and visit fb.me/ during the school’s annual Service Franks is one of 417 Colby students ies, Cum Laude, and a Bachelor of Named to Deans' List confidence in expressing themselves FLAGWorldLanguages. Day and hosting interest meetings. to qualify for the Dean's List this Science in Communication, Magna LINCOLN, Neb. – More than Oak Knoll students journeyed to semester. Cum Laude. 4,400 University of Nebraska-Lin- Guatemala through the organization’s Ms. Franks, a member of the Class Kelly L. Lapham, of Scotch coln students have been named to Kutztown University Student Service Learning Program. of 2019, attended Westfield High Plains, Bachelor of Science in Busi- the Deans' List for the spring se- In addition to helping to build a play- School and is the daughter of Peter ness Administration in Business Ad- mester of the 2016-17 academic ground and four classrooms, they also and Mary Franks of Westfield. Ms. ministration and Management. year. Announces Degrees raised more than $17,000 toward Franks earned a semester grade point Alex J. Ozdamar, of Scotch The following students earned building materials and supplies for average of 3.77 or higher this spring Plains, Bachelor of Science in Busi- designation on the Dean's List: Luke KUTZTOWN, Penn. – Kutztown and with highest honor (summa cum the Eorm Canton Pacaja Segundo to be included on Colby's highly se- Novack, of Scotch Plains, a junior University has conferred degrees on laude) 3.80. The following students School, an 11-classroom school that lective Dean's List. She majored in Matthew Lynn at the College of Arts and Sciences, more than 1,200 students during the have been awarded degrees since the serves 269 students, according to Spanish and English. majoring in sociology and James winter and spring semesters. summer 2016 announcement. Earns Dean's List Killeen, of Scotch Plains a sopho- Kutztown University announces de- Ryan John Young Baron of Garwood BEREA, Oh. – Matthew Lynn of more at the College of Engineering, gree conferment twice a year, once in earned a Bachelor of Science in Biol- UW-Madison Announces Westfield, a graduate of Westfield majoring in construction manage- the winter and once in the summer. ogy/Pre-Med & Health Cum Laude. High School majoring in music the- ment. The cumulative grade point average Salvatore Peter Recupero of atre, has been named to the Dean's Qualification for the Deans' List necessary for honor distinction is: Cranford earned a Bachelor of Sci- Spring Dean’s List List for the spring 2017 semester at varies among the eight undergradu- with honor (cum laude) 3.40; with ence of Business Administration in Baldwin Wallace University, accord- ate colleges. All qualifying grade- high honor (magna cum laude) 3.60 Management and Marketing. MADISON, Wis. – The Univer- versity school or college sets its ing to Stephen D. Stahl, Provost. point averages are based on a four- sity of Wisconsin-Madison has rec- own GPA requirements for students Students who receive at least a 3.6 point scale and a minimum of 12 or ognized students named to the to be eligible to receive the distinc- GPA for seven or more graded hours more graded semester hours. Stu- Dean's List for the spring semester tion. Most call the honor "dean's in a single semester are named to the dents can be on the Deans' List for of the 2016-2017 academic year. list", but some grant the "Dean's Dean's List. more than one college. Students who achieve at a high Honor List" and "Dean's High Honor level academically are recognized List." by the dean at the close of each Mountainside: Zoe Federbusch, semester. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 24, 2017 Page 11 See Westfield/SPF/Cranford Sports Section Sports Schedules on Page 16 THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-16 CHUPKO PREVAILS, BABOOMIAN HR, TRIPLE, DOUBLE More photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports St. Wolfgang Roars; Humbles St. Sebastian in Softball, 11-5 By DAVID B. CORBIN the first inning, veteran pitcher Frank Paul II at 6-13 offers the Wolfmen an Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Chupko, with the backing of an im- opportunity to shake off the dust and Cellar dwelling for several weeks pressive defense, tossed shutout ball, shed the mold accumulated from the and the disrespect that it attracted while his offense roared to earn the dingy basement. St. Sebastian, on the must have aroused the men of St. Wolfmen an 11-5 victory. other hand, had been perched on the Wolfgang to play like contenders when Prior to the toppling of St. Sebastian, second rung in mid July with an 8-3 they hosted St. Sebastian in a St. Bart’s St. Wolfgang entered the contest with record but has dropped seven of its Oldtimers Men’s Softball League a 5-14 record and had lost its last last nine games to even out at 10-10. game at Brookside Park in Scotch three games. Since six of the eight Chupko, who walked one batter, Plains on August 16. After yielding teams in the league had a .500 or yielded four hits in the first inning but five runs to St. Sebastian in the top of better record at the time, only St. John CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

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By ALEX LOWE livered a two-out single that scored After St. Moses cut the lead to 6-2 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Gerardo Riepe to give St. Moses a 1- with a run in the third, St. Joseph Francis Vecchione drove in four 0 lead. St. Joseph pitcher Howard answered with two more runs in the runs to lead St. Joseph past St. Moses, Bialos then got Mike Cunningham to bottom of the inning. Again it was 13-5, in a St. Bart’s Angels Division ground out to second base minimiz- Vecchione that did the damage with a contest played at Brookside Park in ing the damage to just one run. two-run single to center, stretching Scotch Plains on August 17. St. In truth, the play of the inning oc- the lead to 8-2. Joseph’s jumped out to an early lead curred moments earlier after St. Moses St. Joseph then took full command scoring six runs in the bottom of the had loaded the bases with no outs of the game in the fourth, scoring five first then cruised to victory. seemingly ready for a scoring out- more runs for a 13-2 lead. James The result helped untangle a four- burst. Matthew Betau came to bat and Barba and Junguenet had RBI in the team jumble for the number three delivered a fly ball to right center that inning and Rich Pitonzo came through through six seeds in the upcoming John Junguenet settled under and se- with a two-run single to center. playoffs slated to begin this week. St. cured for the first out. Speedy Stephen St. Moses made one final push to Joseph (10-9-1) entered the game tied Mavrakes tagged up at third base and get back into the game in the fifth with St. Moses (9-10-1), while joust- took off for home plate when inning. A Stephen Mavrakes double ing with St. George (10-10) and St.. Junguenet uncorked a laser beam to and walk to Gus Alvarez gave St. Sebastian (10-10) in the standings. As catcher Larry Szenyi for the double Moses runners at first and second a result of their win, St. Joseph will play. with one out. Matthew Betau deliv- finish third in the regular-season stand- “That was a key play,” said Grycan. ered an RBI single to center that ended David B. Corbin (August 2010 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times ings and will get to, once again, host “It was early in the game but it changed up scoring Alvarez as well after the FOND FAREWELL TO A GREAT PERSON…Friends & teammates gather around Tony Williams, back center, at the St. Moses in the first round of the the direction.” ball was juggled and misplayed with Scotch Plains American Legion on August 22, 2010. Williams, who presently plays for Renda Roads of the Union County playoffs this week. St. Joseph took full advantage of a couple of errors on the relay throws Senior 50+ Softball League and has also played with the St. Bart’s League since the mid 1990’s, will be moving to Florida. “It has been a tightly bunched group their scoring opportunities by plating allowing Betau to score. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Dave Lavelle, Keith Gibbons, Frank Pepe and Karl Grossmann; back row, Lou of four teams in the middle of the six runs in the bottom of the first. St. Down 13-5, St. Moses had the Balestriere, Marty Marks, Williams, Joe Massimino and Frank Lombardi. Many additional friends showed up after the division for much of the season,” said Joseph quickly loaded the bases on a chance to do more damage as they photo was taken. St. Joseph’s Tom Grycan. “We have pair of singles and a walk against St. loaded the bases again on singles by American Legion, 19-11, in Game 2 finished out by winning four of our Moses starter John Veglia. Bialos then Paul Zimmerman and birthday boy D. Blair Corbin’s to claim the Union County Senior last five games, so I guess we earned got a run in on a sacrifice to tie the Russell Voorhees. But Bialos got 50+ A Division championship at whatever advantage the seeding game at 1-1. Harry Semple followed Stanley Lesniewski to fly out to Tremley Point Field in Linden. The brings. It gives us some momentum with an RBI single down the leftfield centerfield for the third out, stranding Raiders Roadmen won Game 1, 7-5, at Me- but all of these teams could beat each line for a 2-1 lead. Tom Swales added three runners. It was the story of the morial 2 Field in Linden on August 16 other on any given day.” an RBI single to right to make it 3-1. game for St. Moses which left 10 Blue Devils and were eager to play on the launch- St. Moses, battling injuries all sea- The big hit of the inning came next runners on the base paths all evening. ing pad with the short fence at Tremley son and playing without Nash Warfield when Vecchione launched a two-run St. Moses could not get much going Cougars and did manage to blast three home for this critical showdown, got on the triple to straightaway centerfield. on their final two at-bats and as a runs. Jim Jimenez jolted a pair of board first, scoring a run in the top of Frank Apicella completed the scoring result, fell to the sixth seed, just one home runs and finished with four RBI, the first inning. Bob McGuinness de- with an RBI single for a 6-1 lead. game behind third seeded St. Joseph’s. Walk Down Memory Lane and Renda teammate Larry Cuzzi Matthew Betau had two RBI for St, cracked a three-run shot and scored SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE Moses. twice. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17002679 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17002768 St. Moses 101 030 0 5 From the archives of The Westfield tapped two singles. Farlan Alusik went But it was Tom Straniero, who kept CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY St. Joseph 602 500 x 13 Leader and The Scotch Plains- 2-for-2 with three RBI and a run the Roselle defense guessing, as he UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION DOCKET NO. F-011432-13 UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S SALE Fanwood Times scored. slashed four hits all over the field, Plaintiff: BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC DOCKET NO. F-050012-14 VS. Plaintiff: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17002647 August 20, 2015: Game 3 of the A August 23, 2013: No nail biting including an RBI double that sparked Defendant: JOHN H. KOT AND JADE KOT, H/ SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Division semifinals turned out to be a here as St. Alexander of the Angels an eight-run outburst in the second W AND ALLIED BUILDING PRODUCTS CORP., NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR CHANCERY DIVISION AND SUPER MEDIA LLC F/K/A IDEARC ME- PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST UNION COUNTY one-sided event as second-seeded Division simply overpowered St. inning. DIA, LLC A/K/A IDEARC MEDIA CORP., AND VS. DOCKET NO. F-28990-14 PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY, AS- Defendant: LINCOLN PHILLIIPS JR, HIS Plaintiff: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON Roselle American Legion shattered SIGNEE MARIA SANSOTTA AND CARMELO HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE the field with 25 hits and turned out SANSOTTA, AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, SENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT, AND ANTHONY ARDIZZONE, AND JAMIE OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-30T1, the lights on Liberty Lighting & Glass, ARDIZZONE, AND JEFFREY S. CHIESA, AND AND INTEREST; ROBIN D. PHILLIPS, INDI- MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI- DAVID DANIELS, AND JAMES MAYER, AND VIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE CATES, SERIES 2006-30T1 22-4, at Linden’s Memorial Field 2 to CRAIG URIOULI AND ELIZABETH URIOULI ESTATE OF LINCOLN PHILLIPS, JR.; ANGELA VS. advance to the Union County Senior AND MICHAEL GYESCSEK L. WILLIAMS, KNOWN HEIR; HILLARY JO- Defendant: SHAWN K. YOUNG; GYNINE Sale Date: 08/30/2017 SEPH, KNOWN HEIR; STATE OF NEW JER- YOUNG, HUSBAND AND WIFE 50+ League championship game to Writ of Execution: 03/29/2017 SEY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Sale Date: 08/30/2017 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Sale Date: 09/06/2017 Writ of Execution: 04/06/2017 face the dreaded top-seeded Deegan to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Writ of Execution: 05/19/2017 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Roofing Deeganators. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Roselle American Legion veteran beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock pitcher Harry Streep never gave the ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Light men a chance to get any kind of or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred One ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. a rally going as he scattered 11 hits Thousand Two Hundred Twelve and 91/100*** or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is: ***Seven Hundred $601,212.91. The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred Ninety-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Four and over the course of seven innings, never The property to be sold is located in the Bor- Seventy-Six Thousand Seventy-Four and 36/ 13/100*** $797,404.13. permitting more than two hits in any ough of Garwood, County of Union and State of 100*** $376,074.36. The property to be sold is located in the BOR- New Jersey. Municipality: Township of Scotch Plains. OUGH of FANWOOD, County of UNION and given inning. Streep also assisted his Commonly known 247 Willow Avenue, Street Address: 2519 Smith Street, Scotch State of New Jersey. Garwood, New Jersey 07027. Plains, New Jersey 07076. Commonly known as: 177 PLEASANT AV- team’s cause on the offensive side by Tax Lot No. 4.01, Block: 505. Tax Lot: 4; Tax Block: 6301. ENUE, FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07023. going 3-for-4 with two runs scored Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 40 Feet by Approximate dimensions: 100.00 feet x 75.00 Tax Lot No. 11 in Block No. 24. 100 Feet. feet. Dimension of Lot Approximately: 79 X 115. and knocking in four runs and team- Nearest Cross Street: East Street. Nearest cross street: Everts Avenue. Nearest Cross Street: STANLEY STREET. Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Twenty-Two Thou- Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Ninety-Three Beginning at a point in the northwesterly side mate Gino Antonucci matched those sand Fifty-Four and 13/100*** $622,054.13 to- Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy and 79/100*** line of Pleasant Avenue, sais point being distant figures gether with lawful interest and costs. $393,770.78 together with lawful interest and 676.50 feet in a northeasterly direction from the Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- costs. point and intersection, if produced the southeast- August 21, 2014: Top-seeded tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- erly side line of Pleasant Avenue and the north- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and easterly side line of Stanley Street were ex- Deegan Roofing managed to keep its David B. Corbin (August 2012 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tended; thence unblemished record in tact but not Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court PRIOR LIENS / ENCUMBRANCES USING HIS SPEED TO GET A DOUBLE…St. Alexander leadoff hitter Joe or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, TAXES OPEN: $3,218.66 without a bit of a jolt of reality when DeRosa slides into second base for a double in the first inning as St. James Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to TOTAL AS OF June 2, 2017: $3,218.66 and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Total Upset: ***Eight Hundred Twenty-Seven they faced off with fifth-seeded shortstop Rob Stratton waits for the throw. St. James won, 7-6 on August 23, 2012. an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-One and 76/100*** Linwood Inn in Game 1 of the best of The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. $827,561.76 together with lawful interest and will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale costs. three semifinal series in the A Divi- Anne of the Saints Division, 14-3, to August 18, 19, 22, 2011: The chro- any. will have information regarding the surplus, if Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- There is a full legal description on file in the any. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and sion of the Union County Senior 50+ win the opening round of the St. Bart’s nologically advanced (50+ age group) Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Softball League Championships held Oldtimers Men’s Softball League may remember a song from the an- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. money will be deposited into the Superior Court sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, at Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains. playoffs at Brookside Park in Scotch cient date of 1966 called “Lightnin’ tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Joseph Cryan tisement. Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature After being drudged for seven runs in Plains. St. Alexander’s bombardment Strikes” (Again) sang by a fellow who Sheriff Joseph Cryan and extent of that person’s claim and asking for the top of the second inning, the Roof- totaled 20 hits, led by Harold Hopler, was known as Lou Christie (real name Attorney: Sheriff an order directing payment of the surplus money. KML LAW GROUP, P.C. Attorney: The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale ers realized that they were in a 7-3 who went 4-for-5 with six RBI, while Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco). 216 HADDON AVENUE PLUESE, BECKER & SALTZMAN, LLC will have information regarding the surplus, if SUITE 406 20000 HORIZON WAY any. hole and decided to dig their way out Steve Spoljaric inflicted four runs of Christie used his spectacular falsetto, WESTMONT NEW JERSEY 08108 SUITE 900 There is a full legal description on file in the to claim an 11-7 victory. damage, including a three-run triple. Frankie Valle (Four Seasons) like (215) 627-1322 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 Union County Sheriff’s Office. 4 T - 08/03, 08/10, 08/17 (856) 813-1700 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Joe Massimino was a major con- Matt Brown clubbed three hits, in- voice to catapult “Lightnin’ Strikes” & 08/24/17 Fee: $177.48 4 T - 08/10, 08/17, 08/24 sale for any length of time without further adver- & 08/31/17 Fee: $177.48 tisement. tributor to Deegan’s attack with three cluding a double and three RBI. Keith to the top of the charts on February 19 SHERIFF’S SALE Joseph Cryan hits, three RBI and a run scored. Marty Karyczak went 3-for-4 and scored of that year. SHERIFF’S SALE Sheriff SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17002670 Attorney: Marks rapped three singles, scored twice, Rob Stratton went 4-for-4, in- Well lightning strikes played two SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17002710 FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC three times and added an RBI. John cluding a double, and scored twice. major roles in the progress of the St. CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY 7 CENTURY DRIVE UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION SUITE 201 Garced went 3-for-3 with an RBI and August 21, 2012: “King of the Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball DOCKET NO. F-026914-15 UNION COUNTY PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 Plaintiff: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA- DOCKET NO. F-049665-14 (973) 538-4700 scored twice. Gary Pence (2 runs Road” once again! After being pushed League Saints Division playoff game TION, AS TRUSTEE CITIGROUP MORTGAGE Plaintiff: MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP 4 T - 08/03, 08/10, 08/17 scored) and Marty Bernstein each off course for the title last year, Renda between St. John and St. Anne. LOAN TRUST INC. MORTGAGE PASS- VS. & 08/24/17 Fee: $187.72 THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-7 Defendant: WILLIE J. HEARD HIS HEIRS, Roads reached the top once again by The John boys battered the Annies VS. DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTA- SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE Defendant: FRANCES G. FRANK AND PNC TIVES, AND HIS, THEIR, OR ANY OF THEIR toppling the top-seeded Roselle with six runs in the bottom of the first BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCES- SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17002725 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17002852 inning at Terrill School Field, but the SOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY MORT- EST; LETWANA BRYANT, INDIVIDUALLY AND SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S SALE GAGE, A DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK, AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF CHANCERY DIVISION CHANCERY DIVISION Annies chipped back to make the AND DAISY LANE CONDOMINIUM ASSOC WILLIE J. HEARD, DECEASED; PRINCESS UNION COUNTY UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17002981 CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 AND BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. HEARD; MR. HEARD, HUSBAND OF PRIN- DOCKET NO. F-016445-16 DOCKET NO. F-029336-15 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Sale Date: 08/30/2017 CESS HEARD; WILLIE HEARD, JR.; STATE OF Plaintiff: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL CHANCERY DIVISION Writ of Execution: 10/27/2016 NEW JERSEY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ASSOCIATION TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Sale Date: 08/30/2017 VS. CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, DOCKET NO. F-28380-14 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Writ of Execution: 06/02/2017 Defendant: LEONARD J. FARMER; ANDREA SERIES 2005-FRE1 ASSET-BACKED PASS- Plaintiff: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17002805 vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution S. TAYLOR; ALNISA M. BLACKNALL; THROUGH CERTIFICATES TION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public SOMERSET ANESTHESIA CONSULTANTS; VS. SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, CHANCERY DIVISION beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- DR. CORA CERDENA Defendant: CHARLES J. CACICI, LYNN M. SERIES 2016-CTT UNION COUNTY in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Sale Date: 08/30/2017 CACICI, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIS- VS. DOCKET NO. F-010113-15 ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Writ of Execution: 03/09/2017 TRATION SYSTEMS, INC., SOLELY AS NOMI- Defendant: PATRICK A. BARHAM, Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution NEE FOR FGC COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE CHARLEEN PRINGLE BARHAM TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAMP The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Four- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash to me directed I shall expose for sale by public FINANCE, DBA FREMONT MORTGAGE ITS Sale Date: 09/20/2017 TRUST 2005-HE4 MORTGAGE PASS- teen Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Nine and 18/ or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- SUCCESSORS AND/OR ASSIGNS, CAPITAL Writ of Execution: 06/14/2017 THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE4 100*** $614,559.18. The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- ONE BANK, NA AND UNITED STATES OF By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution VS. The property to be sold is located in: The Eighty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Ten and beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock AMERICA to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Defendant: PATRICIA BUCKRIDEE, WIN- Borough of Mountainside, County of Union, State 65/100*** $389,110.65. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Sale Date: 09/13/2017 vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- STON BUCKRIDEE of New Jersey. Property to be sold is located in the TOWN- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Writ of Execution: 05/15/17 ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Sale Date: 09/06/2017 Commonly known as: 1234 Cedar Avenue, SHIP of SCOTCH PLAINS, County of UNION, or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Writ of Execution: 05/15/2017 Mountainside, New Jersey 07092. State of New Jersey. The judgment amount is: ***Eighty-Two Thou- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Tax Lot No.: 61 in Block: 16.K. Premises commonly known as: 343 SY- sand Four Hundred Sixty-One and 97/100*** vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 0.64 AC CAMORE AVENUE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW $82,461.97. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Nearest Cross Street: Oak Street. JERSEY 07076-1124. The property to be sold is located in the BOR- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock The judgment amount is: ***Seven Hundred ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Subject to Tax and prior lien info: BEING KNOWN as LOT 28, BLOCK 903 on OUGH OF FANWOOD, County of Union and in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Ninety-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Subject to Prior Mortgages and Judgments (if the official Tax Map of the TOWNSHIP of State of New Jersey. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Nine and 24/100*** $799,879.24. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- any): SCOTCH PLAINS. It is commonly known as 233 SOUTH or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash The plaintiff has obtained Recorded Discharge Dimensions: 103.54 feet X 49.44 feet X 148.47 MARTINE, AVENUE, FANWOOD, NEW JER- The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred Town of Westfield, County of Union, in the State or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. of Mortgage which will insure the successful feet. SEY 07023. Forty-Four Thousand One Hundred Eight and of New Jersey. The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Thirty- bidder at sale in respect to: SUMMIT BANK, Nearest Cross Street: Mountain Avenue. It is known and designated as Block 118, Lot 30/100*** $444,108.30. PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 215 Three Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Three and Amount $289,900.00, Dated / Recorded: 04/29/ Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Seven Thou- 1. The property to be sold is located in the Town- Brightwood Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 85/100*** $633,563.85. 1999, 05/13/1999, Reference # Book 7210 Page sand Four Hundred Twenty-Three and 53/100*** The dimensions are approximately 75 feet X ship of Westfield. 07090. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: 345. $407,423.53 together with lawful interest and 100 feet. In the County of tinion and the State of New TAX LOT # 20.01, Block # 707. Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union, in Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Thirty-Six Thou- costs. Nearest cross street: King Street. Jersey. Prior Lot: 20, Prior Block 707. the State of New Jersey. sand Nine Hundred Thirty-Three and 96/100*** Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Prior lien(s): 2nd Quarter taxes open/due in Premises commonly known as: 299 Spring- APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 90 feet x 132 PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2286 $636,933.96 together with lawful interest and other charges, and any such taxes, charges, the amount of $2,123.90. field Avenue. feet. Hill Road, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 costs. liens, insurance premiums or other advances Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Block: 3906 Lot: 6. NEAREST CROSS STREET: Embree Cres- TAX LOT #5; Block #7704. “The Fair Housing Act prohibits”any prefer- made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Dimensions of Lot (approximately): 0.249 AC. cent. APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 000.241 AC. ence, limitation, or discrimination because of parties are to conduct and rely upon their own liens, insurance premiums or other advances Nearest Cross Street: Michael Drive. Taxes: Current through 2nd Quarter of 2017* NEAREST CROSS STREET: Crestwood Road race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial sta- independent investigation to ascertain whether made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Subject to: Delinquent 2016 Taxes iao Other: Sewer open balance in the amount of West tus, or national origin, or intention to make such or not any outstanding interest remain of record parties are to conduct and rely upon their own $3,671.20 plus interest as of 6/22/2017. $167.78* Taxes: Current through 2nd Quarter of 2017* preference, limitation or discrimination” in con- and/or have priority over the lien being fore- independent investigation to ascertain whether Delinquent 2017 Taxes iao $7,243.46 plus *Plus interest on these figures through date of *Plus interest on these figures through date of nection with any aspect or a residential real closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. or not any outstanding interest remain of record interest as of 6/22/2017. payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water estate transaction, Zucker, Goldberg, and If the sale is set aside for any reason, the and/or have priority over the lien being fore- Sale subject to subsequent taxes, utilities, and sewer amounts. and sewer amounts. Ackerman, LLC encourages and supports the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. liens and interest since 6/22/2017. Total Upset: ***Eight Hundred Twenty-Three Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Fifty-One Thou- equal housing practives of the Fair Housing Act return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall Total Upset: ***Eighty-Six Thousand Five Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Fifty-Five Thou- Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Four and 38/100*** sand Eight Hundred Seven and 09/100*** in the conduct of its business.” have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, Hundred Three and 32/100*** $86,503.32 to- sand Forty-Three and 80/100*** $455,043.80 $823,544.38 together with lawful interest and $651,807.09 together with lawful interest and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. gether with lawful interest and costs. together with lawful interest and costs. costs. costs. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and 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- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the 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 money will be deposited into the Superior Court 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 Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, 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 or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to 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, Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature 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 and extent of that person’s claim and asking for 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 an order directing payment of the surplus money. 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 The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale 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. will have information regarding the surplus, if 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 any. 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 There is a full legal description on file in the any. any. any. any. any. 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Union County Sheriff’s Office. sale for any length of time without further adver- 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 tisement. 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- Joseph Cryan tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. Sheriff Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Attorney: Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff KML LAW GROUP, P.C. Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: 216 HADDON AVENUE PHELAN HALLINAN, DIAMOND & JONES, PC STERN, LAVINTHAL & FRANKENBERG, LLC MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C. 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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Maluchnik made several fine plays Because of his speed as a pinch run- runs. McClung looped a double into also. His best two came one right after ner, he also proved to be Top Line. left and Wolansky slashed an RBI another in the fourth inning when he McCormack also went 4-for-4 and double to right. Newton punched an converted a backhand stab to a putout scored once and Hartnett went 3-for- RBI single to center, Polinitza ham- then followed with a stretching grab 3 with two RBI and scored once. mered an RBI double over the of a hot liner from a Top Liner. Sec- Don “The Count” Montefusco rapped centerfielder’s head then scored on ond baseman Joe Hrubash also got a pair of RBI sacrifice flies and an Mario Fastiggi’s fielder’s choice. into the act with some fine putouts RBI single. Greco doubled, singled, Top Line regained the lead, 5-4, in and Paul Newton made three key scored once and had an RBI. Rory the third when Kulik and McCormack grabs, the first two in the sixth inning Caldwell had two singles and two scored, respectively, on and the third in the seventh, in both RBI. Ray DiMaggio doubled, scored Montefusco’s sac fly and Hartnett’s situations preventing further scoring. once and added an RBI. single to right-center. Riverside an- The Top Liners were not to be Riverside had two individuals that swered with a pair of runs. McClung outdone defensively, however. Sec- Top Line failed to get out. McClung chopped a single and Wolansky ond baseman Whitey McCormack singled twice, doubled, scored twice walked and both scored, respectively, prevented runs with a diving scoop and had two RBI. Tom Wolansky on Maluchnik’s single to right and of a grounder that he converted to a ripped an RBI double, an RBI single, Polinitza’s sac fly to right. putout for the third out of the first walked once and scored twice. Rich Riverside stretched its lead to 10-5 inning. He was also the middle man Polinitza (run scored) slammed an with four runs in the fourth. Conklin in a 1 (Bob Greco)-4-3 (Dave “Duck” RBI double, singled and added an singled to right and Glavine singled Ball) double play in the third inning. RBI sac fly. Newton (run) and to left. Murray loaded the bases with Ball also absorbed a flaming liner in Maluchnik tapped RBI singles. an infield single. Hrubash’s grounder the fourth inning. Shortstop Greg Conklin (walk), Mike Glavine and to short resulted in an error, allowing

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times CRACKING A SINGLE TO RIGHT-CENTER...St. Wolfgang veteran Pete Chemidlin cracks the first of his two singles to right-center during the game with St. Sebastian. The Wolfmen roared with an 11-4 triumph.

St. Wolfgang Roars; Humbles St. Sebastian, 11-4

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 scattered just five more in the re- inning thanks to three errors. But af- him home with a groundout to short, maining six innings. The St. ter Santiago, the third baseman, initi- Patrylo singled, Santiago smacked an Sebastian hitter who did have his ated a 5-4 (Scheiner)-3 (Chemidlin) RBI triple and Chemidlin slashed an number, however, was Mike double play (DP), the St. Wolfgang RBI single to left. Wustefeld and Kozlowski, who went 3-for-3 with defense would not make another ma- Russo singled then Margolis pushed an RBI and a run scored. Veteran jor miscue the remainder of the game. an RBI single into left. first baseman Floyd Roberts poked a Baboomian blasted his leadoff Chemidlin made a quick-thinking pair of singles and Corey Woodring home run in the Wolfgang first then play to get the second out in the sixth doubled. Erik Hastrup (RBI), Jim Chupko received some help from inning then Patrylo added a smooth Richey (RBI) and Anthony Blasi each Margolis (catcher) and centerfielder backhand grab to set up the third out singled and scored once. Nam-June Russo with a running snag to silence and bring the Wolfgang back to the Joe scored once and Brendan the Sebs in the second. Wolfgang plate again but they went down 1-2-3 McNamara drew a free pass. then scored four runs to knot the and St. Sebastian had one more chance Kozlowski was on the mound for score in the second. Polhamus looped in the seventh. Although Floyd wiggled the Sebs and gave up 16 hits. He was his two-run single and Chupko tapped a two-out single and Woodring fol- punished severely by leadoff hitter his RBI single. However, shortstop lowed with a double to center, Patrylo Varo Baboomian, who blasted a solo Blasi snared Bob Cihanowyz’s liner gobbled up Matt Marino’s grounder home run, a double and a triple, while and fired to Roberts at first to double and converted it to the final out. scoring all three times, in his three up Chupko. STANDINGS: plate appearances. The lack of an- Second baseman Wustefeld and (As of August 18:) other at-bat was the only thing that shortstop Patrylo each made slick TEAM W L T David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times prevented him from hitting for the plays to hold St. Sebastian scoreless St. Vincent 14 6 GETTING HIS FOOT ON THE BAG IN TIME FOR THE OUT...Top Line first baseman Dave “Duck” Ball steps on first cycle, that is if he only wanted to tap in the third. Then Baboomian banged St. Andrew 13 7 in time to get Riverside runner Mike Glavine as a result of second baseman Whitey McCormack’s spectacular diving stop St. Joseph 10 9 1 in the first inning of Game 1 of the B Division semifinals. Top Line pitcher Bob Greco looks on. a single. Two veteran veterans, Walt a double, Patrylo chopped an RBI St. George 10 10 Patrylo and Pete Chemidlin, did their single and Chemidlin hooked an RBI St. Sebastian 10 10 share of damage also. Patrylo singled single to give Wolfgang a 7-5 lead St. Moses 9 10 1 Hartnett was involved in several Tom Murray each singled and scored Conklin to score then McClung drilled St. John Paul II 7 13 twice, scored twice and added an after three innings. St. Wolfgang 6 14 putouts, including corralling a steam- once. Anthony Abbaleo singled once a two-run single to left. Wolansky RBI, while Chemidlin slapped a pair Patrylo scooped Woodring’s ing liner in the sixth. While manning and Hrubash scored once. slashed an RBI single to right. of RBI singles and scored once. grounder, stepped on second for a St. Andrew, who held the top spot first base, Dave Lloyd hauled in a Kulik yanked a single to right to Kulik doubled and scored on Rick Wustefeld contributed to the force out then tossed to Chemidlin at last week, fell from grace with a 1-0 difficult popup near the screen along lead off the top of the first and Montefusco’s sac fly in the fifth. In St. Wolfgang cause with two singles first for a double play to frustrate St. setback to St. John Paul II and a 10-2 the first baseline and Ron Kulik McCormack followed with a single to the sixth, Hartnett wiggled a single and a run scored as did Jerry Russo. Seb in the fourth but Seb third baseman drudging to St. Vincent, who climbed chased down several fly balls while center. Kulik scored on DiMaggio’s past first, Greco doubled right down Reinaldo Santiago bashed an RBI Pete Vieites and second baseman back to rule once again. St. Joseph patrolling right field. groundout to third. Ball reached base the leftfield line and Caldwell cracked triple and scored once. Crafty Dan McNamara made key catches to quiet beat St. Moses, 13-5, to move up to Offensively, Kulik was the man on an error then Hartnett and Greco a two-run single to center, narrowing Margolis (run scored) walked twice the Wolfmen in their half of the in- third but must be keeping track of the that the Riversiders could not get followed with RBI singles to put Top Riverside’s lead to 10-8. and rapped an RBI single. Rich ning. St. Seb’s scoreless fifth inning hottest team in the league, St. George, out. He went 4-for-4 with a pair of Line on top, 3-0. After the Riversiders went down 1- Polhamus plopped a two-run single. was highlighted by right fielder Tom winners of five of their last six games, doubles and scored all four times. But the Riverside flowed with four 2-3 in the sixth, Top Line began a two- Rob Zerafa and Chupko chipped in Litterio’s basket catch. including a 9-4 dousing of St. Moses, out rally in the seventh beginning with an RBI single each and Bill Although there was one great sprint- who has dropped five of their last six with Kulik’s double to center. Scheiner scored once. ing catch by Vieites just before the games. St. John Paul II’s recent vic- McCormack poked a single to left St. Sebastian appeared that they ball went out of play, St. Wolfgang tory kept them from sinking back into and Montefusco whacked an RBI were determined to force the Wolfmen howled with four runs in the fifth and the cellar with St. Wolfgang. single to left and represented the go- to continue burrowing in the cellar it began with Baboomian’s thunder- St. Sebastian 500 000 0 5 ahead run at first base. DiMaggio sent when they plated five runs in the first ous triple to center. Zerafa brought St. Wolfgang 142 040 x 11 a low liner to left but Newton charged forward and snagged the ball for the final out. Joyce Taylor Top Line 302 012 1 9 Riverside 402 400 x 10 Sales Associate Cell: 908-313-1542 | Direct: 908-233-6417 ALL-CORBIN TEAM [email protected] ARRIVES SEPT. 7 The 20th annual All-Corbin Team will appear in the Septem- 211 Wells Street, Westfield ber 7 issue of The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. 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SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17002971 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY MAKING SOLID CONTACT...Riverside’s Pete Osborn makes solid contact with CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY the ball at Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains during a UC 50+ B Division playoff DOCKET NO. F-002963-15 game with Top Line Appliance. Riverside topped the Liners, 10-9. Plaintiff: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK NO IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CER- TIFICATE HOLDERS OF THE CWMBS 2005-21 Union County Senior 50+ TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CER- TIFICATES, SERIES 2005-21 VS. Defendant: JUVENTINO RIVAS AND JOSEPHINE KWEI, H/W AND CITIBANK FED- Softball League Standings: ERAL SAVINGS BANK Sale Date: 09/20/2017 Writ of Execution: 06/05/2017 perfect at plate) and Mike McGuire, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution 50+ A DIVISION (August 20) to me directed I shall expose for sale by public TEAM W L T Pat Mooney and Dave Wayman led vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Deegan Roofing 23 0 Roselle. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Linwood Inn 14 8 1 Cranford VFW 10, Nat. Energy 4 in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Joe Max Telecom 9 14 ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Contact Lens & Vision 7 15 1 Mark McGlynn pitched into and or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. out of trouble all night. Vic Trindade The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred 50+ B DIVISION Forty-Four Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Three (3-for-3), and Robert LaConti, Nick and 70/100*** $544,163.70. TEAM W L T The property property to be sold is located in Roselle American Legion 19 5 Pace, Frank Verducci, Jim Capizzi, Township of Cranford in the County of Union, and Riverside Inn 14 10 Dave Pringle and Bob Ghiretti all State of New Jersey. Commonly known as 34 Tulip Street, Cranford, Top Line 12 11 1 contributed clutch hits for Cranford. New Jersey 07016. Cranford VFW 12 11 1 Tax Lot No. 53, Block No. 162. National Energy Network 12 12 John Rachko (2 RBI) and Bill Hillyer Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 8833 (RBI) both had doubles for the Na- Square Feet. Spacious & nicely updated Colonial offers a fabulous location with great curb appeal! A 50+ C DIVISION Nearest Cross Street: Orchard Street. tional Energy Network. Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Fifty-Six Thou- TEAM W L sand Seven Hundred Sixteen and 53/100*** covered porch welcomes you into a two story foyer, open to both the living room and the Linda’s Driftwood Bar & Grill 16 8 Top Line 16, Bad Brains 14 $556,716.53 together with lawful interest and Waxtel Const/Bad Brains 6 18 Top Liner plated 2 in the top of the costs. family room. Plenty of living space, hardwood floors, and a beautifully appointed kitchen are Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- 10th St. Live Bar & Grill 5 19 7th and held on. Bobby D’Meo (HR) tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and AJ Jersey 3 21 expenses, there remains any surplus money, the only a few of the great features this home offers. The first floor flow is perfect for and Rory Caldwell (2-run HR 7th) led money will be deposited into the Superior Court Joemax 16, Contact 9 Top Line. and Don Montefusco, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, entertaining; a spacious gourmet kitchen with center island, granite countertops, and an or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to For Joemax, Rob Stratton, Dave Caldwell, D’Meo and David Lloyd Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for eating area that opens to a covered porch. Off the kitchen is the family room with wood- Eckert, Steve Tansey and Walt Paltrylo had 3 hits each. Montefusco and an order directing payment of the surplus money. led the charge. Pete Costello and Bruce D’Meo each gunned down runners at The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale burning fireplace. Convenient first floor bedroom with full bath. Upstairs you'll find a large will have information regarding the surplus, if Evans both had blasts for the victors. home plate. For BB, Joe Scarfuto, any. There is a full legal description on file in the master suite with walk-in closet, full bath with stall shower/ oversized jetted tub, and a Donnie Miller contributed several Jose Santana, Fred Marchev, Jose Union County Sheriff’s Office. outstanding defensive plays. Ken Ortiz and Keith McDede all had 3 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this spacious sitting room/office. Two additional bedrooms share the hall bath. Finished sale for any length of time without further adver- Zierler with 3 hits (3B), Matt Kasper hits. Joe Kenny, Keith Johnson, Ken tisement. Joseph Cryan basement with recreation room, wet bar, half bathroom, and storage space. Truly a gem! with 2 hits (long triple,) and Anthony Zeidner and Mike Ju chipped in with Sheriff Miccio added 2 hits to spark the 2 hits apiece. Attorney: Presented for $1,099,000 KML LAW GROUP, P.C. Lensmakers. 10th Street Bar 10, AJ Jersey 8 216 HADDON AVENUE SUITE 406 Roselle AL 18, Riverside Inn 2 Mike Blancato (4 hits, 3 RBI) and WESTMONT NEW JERSEY 08108 Bill Buteau (2 HRs), Bob Glassman, Kevin Price (3 hits) led AJ. (215) 627-1322 :(67),(/':(672)),&(1257+$9(18(::(67),(/'1- 4 T - 08/24, 08/31, 09/07 © 2017 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker® and the Coldwell Banker logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Jim McCullough and Bill Dugan (all & 09/14/17 Fee: $173.40 Page 14 Thursday, August 24, 2017 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union County Super Senior 60+ Softball League Results & Standings:

60+ A DIVISION (August 18) TEAM W L Miller was 3-for-4 (2B, 3R). Howard seventh when the Avengers closed the Kilkenny House 17 6 Walker, Jorge Barca, Bob Mancini, door. Anthony Abbaleo, Paul Brody, Liberty Lighting 13 11 Rich Silva, Dennis Wilckens and Rich Ron Horinko and John Tomaine (3 Awnings Galore II 12 11 Grossberg each had two hits. hits apiece), and Joe Brown, Bill Creative Industries I 11 12 Liberty 14, Awnings II 11 Moore, Pete Gelesky (winning 60+ B DIVISION LLG scored 10 in the final few pitcher), and Tom Connolly (2 hits TEAM W L American Legion 17 6 frames. Tom MacDermant and Willie each) led The Avengers. Howard DeBellis Associates 13 10 Jackson (4 hits each), and Bernie Walker (long HR in first inning), and Cranford VFW II 11 12 Burkhardt (3-for-3) led Liberty. Jack- Bob Donnelly, Mike Hahn, Art Avengers 8 15 son, Jeff Maglietta, Don Miller, Harry Martines and Bob Mancini (multiple Creative Industries Too 2 21 Semple and Al Betau used the extra hits) led DeBellis. American Legion 20, Creative Too 5 base and clutch hitting to help secure Liberty 8, American Legion 4 American Legion clinched first the victory. Danny Mendoza (4-for4, Paul Southwick (3-for-3, 2 place. 2 doubles, 3 RBI), and Gary Cuttler doubles), Willie Jackson, Mike Guatta Kilkenny House 20, DeBellis 17 (2R) and Bobby Rahnenfuhrer (2R, and Rick Lindemann (all provided Trailing 13-8 in the bottom of the 2RBI) each had 3 hits for AG2. big hits) led LLG. Dennis Quigley’s 4th, Kilkenny House tied the game, Cranford VFW 11, Avengers 9 infield defense shut down any thoughts topped off with a grand slam HR by Trailing 9-5 in the bottom of the of a comeback by American Legion. Don Montefusco. DeBellis scored 3 fifth, the Vets struck for four runs then Awnings Galore II 20, DeBellis 9 runs in the 5th but Kilkenny answered two runs in the sixth clinched the win. Awnings scored 6 in the 5th and 8 with 6 and held on for the win. Ed A last-inning Avenger rally was more in the 7th. Gary Cuttler (2R, Klecan (4-for-4), Jim Buckalew (3- thwarted by a game-ending double 2RBI), Bruce Crawford (2R, RBI), for-4), Al Feigenbaum (3-for-4), play. Vic Trindade, Dave Drechsel, Pete Osborn (2B) and Bruce Symon David B. Corbin (August 28, 2014 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Montefusco (3-for-4, HR) and Tom Bill Early, Gerard McDermott, Charlie (2R) each had 3 hits in the win. For ADDING SOME “PIZZAZZ” AT THE PLATE...St. Joseph batter Nash Warfield makes contact with the ball in the first Beninato (3-for-3) led Kilkenny. For Wischusen, Pat Ahern, Joe DeBellis, Dave McFall, Rich Silva inning of the playoff game against St. John Paul II at Farley Field in Scotch Plains on August 25, 2014. St. Joe won, 5-2. DeBellis, who totaled 21 hits, Johnny Mitarotonda and Lou Koehler (2 hits and Rich Grossberg had multiple hits. each) led the VFW. Good defense in DeBellis 12, The Avengers 6 the outfield and strong play from the DeBellis spread hits across the en- score 6-3 after two innings. But Makris, Kevin Maxwell, Ryan tire lineup led by Dave McFall and D. Blair Corbin’s McSherry, Jeffrey Rodgers and Garrett shortstop Richie Krov kept the Aveng- Mother Nature had some big ideas of ers in the game. Anthony Abbaleo (3- Bob Donnelly (3 hits each), and her own. Flashes from the sky just Zito; Manager Scott Rodgers, Assistant Johnny Miller, Howard Walker, Art Coaches Guy Jensen, Jerry Lipshitz for-3, 2 triples), Bill Moore (3-for-3), beyond the power lines along the rail- Raiders Joe Brown and Ron Horinko (both 2- Martines, Mike Hahn and Bob road tracks made the participants’ and John Maxwell. Mancini (2 hits apiece). Joe Brown, August 26, 1998: Willoughby Road for-2) led offensively. knees a bit shaky, especially those of Creative I 9, Cranford VFW 3 Paul Brody and Alan Schachman (2 the umpire who promptly called the Blue Devils was being bombarded as Russell Road hits apiece), and Pete Gelesky, an- captured its fifth-straight Fanwood Joe Massimino (4H, HR) and Tom game. Straniero (3H, 2R) both perfect at the choring the infield defense with fine Rescheduled at Jerseyland Field, Cougars Old Men’s Softball Association title, plays up the middle, also had 2 hits for winning 17-8, at LaGrande Park. Road plate, and Dennis Watson, Frank lightning called the game again after DeLuca and Bill Reichle (2 hits each) the Avengers. two innings but three was a charm for “crew” sluggers Lou Danielle and Liberty 25, Cranford VFW 8 Scott Johnson dazzled the fans with a led the Creators at Unami Park. the St. John men as they defeated St. Walk Down Memory Lane Awnings II 12, Kilkenny House 0 LLG pounded out 41 hits. Dennis Anne, 12-5, on August 22 to advance stellar display of power. Danielle Quigley (bases-clearing double), and whacked a three-run homer, thumped Tom Pasko, with flawless defense, to the next round. hurled a five-hit shutout. Wally Jeff Maglietta, Harry Semple, Willie August 22, 2011: “Make them pay,” tional walk, Dave Weischadle lined a Killian, by muting St. Jude’s offense a two-run triple, splashed a single and Jackson and Bernie Burkhardt (5 hits finished with five RBI, while Johnson Dusko’s triple was followed by 6 con- St. Joseph slugger Bruce Evans said two-run single to center, and Matt Daly for five innings of shutout ball, while secutive hits as AG2 opened a 6-0 each) led the offense. Defensive high- after each of the two times that he had added an RBI single to left to highlight scattering five singles. crushed a three-run homer and drove lights go to shortstop Paul Southwick in four runs. lead entering the second inning. Danny been intentionally walked. And each a four-run inning. After Evans was In his four plate appearances, Dom Mendoza’s 3-run triple highlighted a and leftfielder Tom MacDermant. time his team came through as St. intentionally walked in the sixth, Jim Favorito ripped three singles and a August 23, 1999: The St. James George Merlo, Gerard McDermott, “Gang” rode wild and free once again, late 5-run outburst. Mendoza (2R, Joseph, top seeded in the Angels Divi- Barba bashed an RBI single to left. two-run triple, while scoring twice. 3RBI) and Gary Cuttler (2R, RBI, Ken Murray, Joe Mitarotonda, Jerry sion, denied fourth-seeded St. Jude its August 19, 2010: With the St. Bart’s Rob Barone, who scored once, had striking terror and fear, as they snaked Gaeta, Charlie Wischusen and Lou first-place St. Patrick, 9-4, and slith- exceptional game at shortstop), both three hits, which in- 3-for-3, and Pete Osborn, Tom Pasko Koehler (2 hits each) led Cranford cluded a ground-rule, ered to within one-half a game of first VFW. in the Saints Division of the St. Bart’s and Ray Meigs (2 hits, RBI each) led two-run double and an Awnings. Awnings II 14, Cranford VFW 0 RBI single. Marty Oldtimers Softball League at At Memorial Field, Tom Pasko set Jerseyland Park. Co-“Gang” leader DeBellis 27, The Avengers 12 Garcia hammered a two- Every player hit and scored at least a UCSSL record by pitching his sec- run triple, doubled and Matt Hoelzel and henchman Joe Dolan ond shutout of the week. Rich both went 3-for-3 and fellow outlaw one run for DeBellis in the first game scored twice. Billy of a double header. For the Avengers, Dempsey (4-for-4, triple, 4 RBI, 2 Aumenta had two Dennis Hercel pitched in with a two- runs), Gary Cuttler (2R, RBI), Danny run triple. Joe Brown and John Tomaine each singles, two RBI and had three hits. Anthony Abbaleo, Bill Mendoza (2B, 3R, RBI), Angelo scored twice. August 28, 2002: Fourth seeded St. Melillo (2RBI) and Pasko (each with Anne defeated St. Paul, 16-3, St. Blaise, Moore, Ron Horinko, and Paul Brody August 19, 2009: added two hits apiece. 3 hits) and Pete Osborn (3B, BB, 3R, Offense was plentiful on 11-7, St. Jude, 13-7, and then St. Jo- 3RBI), Bruce Symon (2R) and Tom seph, 8-6, to claim the Angels Division The Avengers 14, DeBellis 13 the part of Midway to The Avengers avenged their loss. Colandro (R) (2 hits each) led Aw- secure a 13-4, victory title at Brookside Park. The Annes, nings. Mike Volpe led the VFW with trailing 6-4, benefited when Norm DeBellis had the tying and winning over Martine Avenue in runs on base in the bottom of the three hits. Fanwood Old Men’s Hansen hammered a three-run homer, Softball Association and Tom Kuchin added an RBI single playoff action at in the top of the seventh inning to set LaGrande Park. Pitcher the Joes back on their heels. Eddie Perez limited the August 26, 2003: Second-seeded Martine machine to six St. Ed singed the St. Blaisers, 14-6, to singles. He also fired off advance to the St. Bartholomew’s a two-run triple and a Oldtimers Men’s Softball League, double, while scoring Angels Division title game against once. Mat Blasi plunged mighty St. Anne. Tom McGall a double, chopped a smacked three singles and scored in all four of his at bats and Jeff Fried- David B. Corbin (August 25, 2008) for The Westfield Leader and The Times single and scored three LOOKING FOR ANOTHER PUTOUT…St. Jude third baseman Jim Hoelzel looks for a play at runs. Kyle Adams lander turned the Blaisers to ashes second base after tagging out St. Anne’s Frank deFaria in the first inning (August 25, 2008). St. rapped a two-run double with two one-run singles, a two-run Jude won, 18-17. and a single. triple and a two-run sacrifice fly to Late August 2006: total six RBI. chance at glory with a 5-3 victory in the Oldtimers Men’s Softball League The 9-year-old Raider Gold baseball St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball playoffs just a few days away, St. team finished with an overall 26-6 record Reading is Good For You League playoffs at Brookside Park. Aloysius nestled itself firmly in the but, more importantly, the Raiders cap- After Evans received his first inten- second position of the Angels Divi- tured the District 12 championship, the sion by winning its sixth straight game Northern New Jersey State Champion- SHERIFF’S SALE with a 13-3 drudging of division cel- ship and finished in the highly competi- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17002859 lar dweller St. Jude at Brookside Park. tive Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken Regional SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Pitcher Tom Rutkowski played a ma- Tournament with a 2-2 record. The David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY jor roll in helping St. Aloysius up its team consisted of J.T. Beirne, Johnny BRINGING IN THE RUNS...Top Line Applaince slugger Don “The Count” DOCKET NO. F-027353-16 Montefusco drove in three runs during the UC 50+ B Division playoff semifinal Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. regular-season record to 15-7, just DelSordi, Danny Harcourt, Christian VS. one game behind division leader St. Isolda, Ryan Jensen, Brendan Kelly, Game 1 with Riverside Inn at Jerseyland Field. Riverside topped the Liners, 10-9. Defendant: MARJORIE M. GREEN; COUNTY OF UNION; UNION COUNTY MULTI-JURIS- Tyler Kovacs, Zachary Lipshitz, V.J. DICTIONAL HOUSING REHABILITATION PRO- SHERIFF’S SALE GRAM; VELOCITY INVESTMENTS LLC; goleader.com/subscribe UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17003015 SHERIFF’S SALE WY 14U Devilfish 14U Finish Sale Date: 09/13/2017 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Writ of Execution: 06/13/17 CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17002918 SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution UNION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY to me directed I shall expose for sale by public DOCKET NO. F-23707-12 CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17002843 vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Plaintiff: DITECH FINANCIAL LLC UNION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Strong at LC Jr. Olympics ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- VS. DOCKET NO. F-038887-10 CHANCERY DIVISION beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Defendant: DONA Y. RUSSELL, HER HEIRS Plaintiff: MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. UNION COUNTY in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTA- VS. DOCKET NO. F-025738-16 The Westfield Area ‘Y’ Devilfish (11th), 400 Free (5th). ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash TIVES AND HIS/HER, THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR Defendant: BRUCE T. DUNNAN; DARCY N. Plaintiff: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- DUNNAN VS. swim team sent 15 swimmers to com- Other Jr. Olympic swimmers in- The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred EST, JENNIFER RUSSELL, INDIVIDUALLY Sale Date: 09/20/2017 Defendant: TIM ONEIL; AND FIRST TEN- pete at this year’s highly competitive cluded: Ted Crall, William Crall, Seventy-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy AND AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE Writ of Execution: 06/20/2017 NESSEE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION and 07/100*** $379,870.07. OF DONA Y. RUSSELL, NATASHA A. STO- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO FIRST HORI- Long Course Junior Olympics, held Charlie Jeckell, Viv Jeckell, Sarah Property to be sold is located in the TOWN- VER, MALCOLM RUSSELL, KYLE HOGAN, to me directed I shall expose for sale by public ZON HOME LOAN CORPORATION SHIP of SCOTCH PLAINS, County of UNION, OLD BRIDGE SAYREVILLE MEDICAL GROUP, vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Sale Date: 09/13/2017 at Rutgers University on July 27-30. Kennedy, Sofia Leonetti, Clare Lo- State of New Jersey. STATE OF NEW JERSEY, BENEFICIAL NEW ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Writ of Execution: 06/09/17 Top 16 finishes were swum by gan, Tyler Partridge, Gigi Sandull, Premises commonly known as: 309 WILLOW JERSEY INC. D/B/A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution AVENUE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY CO., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNION in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Roan Baker (boys 13/14) 100 back Logan Swenson and Bridget Thomas. 07076-1127. COUNTY BOARD OF SERVICES, CITIBANK ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- BEING KNOWN as LOT 36, BLOCK 902 on SOUTH DAKOTA, NA, PRS ASSTES LLC, AS- or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- (11th), 200 breast (3rd), 200IM (4th); For more information regarding the the official Tax Map of the TOWNSHIP of SIGNEE AND KENNEDY MEMORIAL HOSPI- The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Thou- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Kevin Gao (boys 11/12) 50 breast Devilfish swim team, please contact SCOTCH PLAINS. TAL sand Four Hundred Thirty-Five and 65/100*** in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Dimensions: 100 feet X 50 feet. Sale Date: 09/20/2017 $600,435.65. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash (3rd), 100 breast (2nd), 200 breast Brian Guidera, Director of Competi- Nearest Cross Street: Mountain Avenue. Writ of Execution: 05/09/2017 Property to be sold is located in the TOWN of or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. For sale information, please visit Auction.com By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution WESTFIELD, County of UNION, State of New The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred (2nd); Julia McGann (girls 13/14) tive Aquatics and head coach at (908) at www.auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Jersey. Seventy-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty- 100 back (13th), 200 back (9th); and 233-2700 x263 or Advertise subject USA’s right of redemption: vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Premises commonly known as: 650 MAPLE Three and 22/100*** $378,883.22. Pursuant to 28, U.S.C. Section 2410, this sale ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090- PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: Cole Sharkey (boys 9/10) 200 free [email protected]. is subject to a 1 year right of redemption held by beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock 2421. Borough of Fanwood, County of Union, State of the United States of America by virtue of its lien: in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- BEING KNOWN as LOT 29, BLOCK 2301 on New Jersey. MARJORIE M. GREEN TO SECRETARY OF ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash the official Tax Map of the TOWN of WESTFIELD. PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 35 La PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, dated or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Dimensions: 132.0 Feet X 43.91 Feet X 132.0 Grande Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023.

November 2, 2007 and recorded November 14, The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred Feet X 43.91 Feet. TAX LOT # 20, BLOCK # 56. BOROUGH OF GARWOOD 2007 in Book 12346, Page 337. To secure Thirty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy- Nearest Cross Street: NORTH CHESTNUT NEAREST CROSS STREET: Terrill Road. $525,000.00. Four and 18/100*** $139,874.18. STREET. APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 57 X 125 X NOTICE OF LIEN SALE OF PROPERTY FOR UNPAID TAXES, Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Eighty-Eight The property to be sold is located in the Town- Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Twelve Thou- 38 X 125. Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Six and 45/ ship of Scotch Plains. sand Five Hundred Eighty-Two and 95/100*** The sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and ASSESSMENT OR OTHER MUNICIPAL CHARGES 100*** $388,826.45 together with lawful interest In the County of Union and the State of New $612,582.95 together with lawful interest and assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and and costs. Jersey. costs. other municipal assessments. The amount due Notice is hereby given that the following described real property situated in the Borough Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Premises commonly known as: 2210 Moun- Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or can be obtained from the local taxing authority. of Garwood, County of Union, on which taxes and other municipal charges for the year other charges, and any such taxes, charges, tain Avenue. other charges, and any such taxes, charges, All interested parties are to conduct and rely 2016 remain unpaid, will be sold by the undersigned at Public Auction on Wednesday, liens, insurance premiums or other advances Block: 3002, Lot: 3. liens, insurance premiums or other advances upon their own independent investigation to as- made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Dimensions of Lot (approximately): 50 x 100. made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested certain whether or not any outstanding interests September 13, 2017 at 11:00a.m, in the Council Chambers of Borough Hall, 403 South parties are to conduct and rely upon their own Nearest Cross Street: Westfield Road. parties are to conduct and rely upon their own remain of record and/or have priority over the lien Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey for the amounts of the 2016 municipal liens chargeable independent investigation to ascertain whether Subject to: Taxes current as of 7/7/2017, independent investigation to ascertain whether being foreclosed and, if so, the current amount against the same. or not any outstanding interest remain of record Delinquent Sewer iao $359.15 plus interest or not any outstanding interest remain of record due thereon. **If the sale is set aside for any and/or have priority over the lien being fore- since 7/712017. and/or have priority over the lien being fore- reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall only be Said properties will be sold subject to redemption at the lowest rate of interest but not closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. Sale subject to subsequent taxes, utilities, closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. entitled to a return of the deposit paid. The to exceed 18% per annum. The payment for liens purchased shall be made prior to the If the sale is set aside for any reason, the liens and interest since 7/7/2017. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser shall have no further recourse against conclusion of the sale by cash, cashier’s check or money order or the property will be Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a Total Upset: ***One Hundred Forty-Four Thou- Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.** return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall sand Five Hundred Thirty-Nine and 67/100*** return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Ninety-One resold. Any parcel of real property, for which there is no purchaser, will be sold to the have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, $144,539.67 together with lawful interest and have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Seven and Borough of Garwood at 18% per annum. The Borough of Garwood makes no represen- the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. costs. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. 94/100*** $391,327.94 together with lawful inter- tation as to whether the properties being sold are under the protection of bankruptcy laws. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- est and costs. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- In the event a lien is sold on a property under Bankruptcy protection, the purchaser shall expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and be entitled to a refund of the money paid without interest. money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Industrial Properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court 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 Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, (N.J.S.A. 58: 10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58: 10A-1 et 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 or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13: 1K-6 et seq.) In addition, the 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 Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale IN THE EVENT THE OWNER IS ON ACTIVE DUTY WITH THE MILITARY, THE any. any. any. will have information regarding the surplus, if COLLECTOR SHOULD BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY. 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 any. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the At any time before the sale the Collector may receive payment of the amount due on The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. any property with all interest and costs incurred by cash, cashier’s check or money 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- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this order. The names shown below are as they appear in the tax duplicate and do not tisement. tisement. tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan tisement. necessarily mean that these parties are the present owners of the property. Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Joseph Cryan Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Sheriff BLOCK LOT OWNER OF RECORD ADDRESS TOTAL PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, PC MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C. PHELAN HALLINAN, DIAMOND & JONES, PC Attorney: 409 19 BANNON, KEVIN 416 LOCUST AVE 11,093.76 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD 216 HADDON AVENUE 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD MILSTEAD & ASSOCIATES, LLC 411 3 BANNON, KEVIN 435 LOCUST AVE 9,946.72 SUITE 100 SUITE 201 SUITE 100 1 EAST STOW ROAD MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 WESTMONT NEW JERSEY 08108 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 MARLETON, NEW JERSEY 08053 614 22 HILARCZYK, HS-TR % REYES, L 201 HICKORY AVE 13,875.88 (856) 813-5500 (856) 858-7080 (856) 813-5500 (856) 482-1400 4 T - 08/17, 08/24, 08/31 4 T - 08/24, 08/31, 09/07 4 T - 08/24, 08/31, 09/07 4 T - 08/17, 08/24, 08/31 Sandra Bruns, Tax Collector & 09/07/17 Fee: $226.44 & 09/14/17 Fee: $199.92 & 09/14/17 Fee: $195.84 & 09/07/17 Fee: $191.76 2 T - 8/17/17 & 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $122.40 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 24, 2017 Page 15 Honing Their Skills for Upcoming Season at Westfield, Cranford, SPF

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BRINGING DOWN THE QUARTERBACK...Raider Nick Palazzollo, No. 34, brings down the Middletown South quarterback during a scrimmage game in Scotch Plains on August 22. The Raiders under Head Coach Marc Ciccotelli will open their season at Warren Hills on Friday, September 8, at 7 p.m. See sports schedules on next page. Reading is Good For You Please Support PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Westfield Blue Devils COUNTY OF UNION NEW JERSEY 07016 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SP-F Raiders GETTING READY FOR ACTION...The Westfield Blue Devils football team, top, mixes it up during a Blue & White NOTICE TO BIDDERS scrimmage on August 19. The Cranford boys soccer team, below, is ready to get the fall season in high gear. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Cranford Cougars submissions will be received by the Town- ship Clerk, or designated representative Go See the Games! for the Township of Cranford, County of goleader.com/subscribe Union, State of New Jersey on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 10:00 am prevailing time, at which time they will be opened and read in Room 108, Municipal Building, Cranford, New Jersey 07016 for the following: VICTORIAN LIGHT INSTALLATION Submission packages may be obtained at the Township Clerk’s Office, (908) 709- 7210, during regular business hours, 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, or by downloading the documents on the Township’s website: https://cranford.com/rfprfq-request-form/. Registration on the Township’s website is required. The Township Committee reserves the right to reject any or all submissions due to any defects or waive informalities and accept any submissions that in their judgment will be in the best interest of the Township. The Township Committee shall award the contract or reject all submissions no later than 60 day from receipt of same. Respondents are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C. 127 and N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. By authorization of the Township Com- mittee, of the Township of Cranford, Union Specialized Gyrotonic equipment, 100 Elmer Street, Westfield, N.J. 07090 County, New Jersey. Tara Rowley, RMC Paid Bulletin Board Township Clerk www.goleader.com/form/paid_photo 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $37.23

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PUBLICATION Westfield/SPF/Cranford High School Athletic Schedules: *Subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen inconveniences* SPF Raiders Varsity Football Varsity Football H. Coach: Marc Ciccotelli Westfield Head Coach: Jim DeSarno Cranford High School 9/08 Fri Warren Hills A 7:00 PM 9/09 Sat Linden H 1:00 PM 9/15 Fri Linden A 7:00 PM 9/15 Fri Ridge A 7:00 PM High School 9/23 Sat Immaculata H 1:00 PM High School 9/22 Fri Franklin A 7:00 PM 9/29 Fri Summit A 4:00 PM 9/28 Thu Watch Hills H 4:00 PM Varsity Football Varsity Boys Soccer Varsity Girls Soccer 10/7 Sat Cranford H 2:00 PM 10/6 Fri Union A 7:00 PM 10/14 Sat N. Hunterdon H 1:00 PM 10/14 Sat Eliz (Rutgers)H 1:00 PM H. Coach: Erik Rosenmeier H. Coach: Greg Campbell H. Coach: Kevin Ewing 10/20 Fri Rahway A 7:00 PM Varsity Girls Tennis 10/20 Fri Immaculata A 7:00 PM 9/08 Fri Somerville A 7:00 PM 9/07 Thu Union Cath H 4:00 PM 9/07 Thu Morristown H 4:00 PM 10/28 Sat Somerville H 2:00 PM Head Coach: Matt Varhley 11/04 Sat Sc. Pl-Fnwd H 2:00 PM 9/15 Fri Voorhees A 7:00 PM 9/12 Tue Sc. Pl-Fnwd H 4:00 PM 9/09 Sat Westfield H11:00 AM 11/4 Sat Westfield A 2:00 PM 9/5 Tue Oak Knoll H 4:00 PM 11/23 Thu Plainfield H11:00 AM 9/22 Fri Rahway H 7:00 PM 9/14 Thu Summit H 4:00 PM 9/12 Tue Cranford A 4:00 PM 9/7 Thu New Prov H 4:00 PM 9/28 Thu N. Plainfield A 7:00 PM 9/16 Sat Columbia A11:00 AM 9/14 Thu Gov. Liv H 4:00 PM Varsity Boys Soccer 9/8 Fri Elizabeth H 4:00 PM Varsity Girls Soccer 10/07 Sat Sc. Pl-Fnwd A 2:00 PM 9/23 Sat Union A10:00 AM 9/16 Sat Union H11:00 AM 9/9 Sat Moorestown A Tourn 10/13 Fri Summit H 7:00 PM 9/26 Tue New Prov A 4:00 PM 9/19 Tue Union Cath A 4:00 PM H. Coach: Tom Breznitsky 9/10 Sun Moorestown A Tourn H. Coach: Alex Schmidt 10/20 Fri Gov. Liv A 7:00 PM 9/27 WedRahway H 4:00 PM 9/25 Mon Millburn A 4:00 PM 9/05 Tue Summit H 4:00 PM 9/11 Mon Gov Liv A 4:00 PM 9/07 Thu Gov. Liv. A 4:00 PM 10/27 Fri Hillside H 2:00 PM 9/30 Sat UCT TBA 9/28 Thu Summit A 4:00 PM 9/07 Thu Plainfield A 4:00 PM 9/12 Tue Summit A 4:00 PM 9/09 Sat Sc Pl-Fnwd A11:00 AM 11/3 Fri Delaware Val H 7:00 PM 10/3 Tue Sc. Pl-Fnwd A 4:00 PM 9/30 Sat Open TBA 9/09 Sat No Brunswk H 2:00 PM 9/13 WedKent Place H 4:00 PM 9/14 Thu Union Cath H 4:00 PM 10/5 Thu Gov. Liv. A 4:00 PM 10/03 Tue Cranford H 4:00 PM 9/12 Tue Linden H 4:00 PM 9/15 Fri W Mo-Mend H 4:00 PM 9/16 Sat Montclair H10:00 AM Varsity Girls Soccer 10/7 Sat UCT TBA 10/05 Thu New Prov H 4:00 PM 9/14 Thu Elizabeth A 4:00 PM 9/19 Tue Sc Pl-Fnwd A 4:00 PM 9/19 Tue Cranford A 4:00 PM 10/10 Tue Oak Knoll H 6:00 PM 10/07 Sat Westfield A 2:00 PM 9/16 Sat Westfield A 3:30 PM 9/27 Wed UCT Hub Stine 9/23 Sat Rahway H10:00 AM H. Coach: Andrew Gagliardo 10/12 Thu Pingry H 6:30 PM 10/10 Tue Rahway A 4:00 PM 9/23 Sat BrH2O-Rar H 3:00 PM 9/28 Thu UCT Hub Stine 9/26 Tue Kearny H 4:00 PM 9/07 Thu Westfield A 4:00 PM 10/14 Sat UCT TBA 10/12 Thu Hunt Cent H 4:00 PM 9/26 Tue AL Johnson A 4:00 PM 10/3 Tue Livingston A 4:00 PM 9/28 Thu Union H 4:00 PM 9/12 Tue AL Johnson A 4:00 PM 10/17 Tue Brearley A 6:00 PM 10/14 Sat UCT TBA 9/28 Thu Union A 4:00 PM 10/5 Thu Oak Knoll A 4:00 PM 10/3 Tue Oak Knoll H 4:00 PM 9/14 Thu Summit A 4:00 PM 10/19 Thu Westfield A 4:00 PM 10/17 Tue Union A 4:00 PM 9/30 Sat Open TBA 10/10 Tue New Prov A 4:00 PM 10/5 Thu Summit A 4:00 PM 9/16 Sat Columbia H11:00 AM 10/21 Sat UCT A TBA 10/19 Thu Oak Knoll H 4:00 PM 10/3 Tue Cranford A 4:00 PM 10/13 Fri Summit H 4:00 PM 10/7 Sat Sc Pl-Fnwd H 2:00 PM 9/19 Tue Gov. Liv A 4:00 PM 10/23 Mon Morris Knolls A 4:15 PM 10/21 Sat UCT TBA TBA 10/5 Thu Gov. Liv A 4:00 PM 10/17 Tue Kent Place A 4:00 PM 10/10 Tue Union A 4:00 PM 9/23 Sat Union H11:00 AM 10/25 WedUnion H 4:00 PM 10/07 Sat Union City H 4:00 PM 10/18 WedE Brunswick H 4:15 PM 10/12 Thu New Prov H 4:00 PM 9/26 Tue Linden A 4:00 PM 10/28 Sat UCT A TBA X-Country Invitationals 10/10 Tue Elizabeth H 4:00 PM 10/19 Thu Sc Pl-Fnwd H 4:00 PM 10/19 Thu Cranford H 4:00 PM 9/28 Thu Elizabeth A 6:30 PM 10/28 Sat Nutley H12:00 PM 10/12 Thu Westfield H 4:00 PM 10/20 Fri Cranford H 4:00 PM 10/21 Sat UCT Semis ALJ TBA 9/30 Sat UCT TBA Jeff Koegel/TJ Gavor 10/14 Sat UCT TBA 10/38 Sat UCT Finals Kean TBA 10/3 Tue Sc. Pl-Fnwd H 4:00 PM X-Country Invitationals 9/9 Sat Randolph A 7:30 PM 10/16 Mon So. Plainfield A 4:00 PM 10/5 Thu AL Johnson H 4:00 PM 9/23 Sat Bernie MageeA 9:00 AM 10/17 Tue Union H 4:00 PM Varsity Gymnastics 10/7 Sat UCT TBA John Schiano 10/07 Sat Shore Coach A12:00 PM 10/19 Thu Hunt Cent A 7:00 PM Coaches: Amanda Diaz/ Varsity Boys Soccer 10/10 Tue Summit H 6:00 PM 9/9 Sat Horseshoe L A TBA 10/17 Tue Conference A 2:00 PM 10/21 Sat UCT TBA TBA Laurie McCormack Head Coach: Eric Shaw 10/14 Sat UCT TBA 9/30 Sat Greystone A TBA 10/25 WedUC Meet A 2:45 PM 10/17 Tue Brearley A 6:00 PM 10/23 Mon Plainfield H 4:00 PM 9/06 WedSummit A 7:00 9/05 Tue Hopewell Val A 4 PM 10/17 Tue Conference A 4:00 PM 11/4 Sat Sections A12:00 PM 10/28 Sat UCT Final Kean TBA 9/07 Thu Cranford H 4 PM 10/19 Thu Linden H 6:30 PM 10/25 WedUC Meet A 4:00 PM 9/11 Mon AL Johnson H 4:30 10/21 Sat UCT A TBA 9/13 WedUnion Cath A 4:30 9/09 Sat Middletown NH 9:30 AM 11/4 Sat Sections A TBA 9/12 Tue Elizabeth H 4:00 PM 10/24 Tue Plainfield A 4:00 PM Varsity Girls Tennis Varsity Girls Volleyball 9/18 Mon Dayton H 4:30 10/26 Thu Livingston H 4:00 PM 9/25 Mon Sc Pl-Fnwd A 4:30 9/16 Sat Sc Pl-Fanwd H 3:30 PM Varsity Girls Volleyball H. Coach: Gary Wasserman H. Coach: Adrienne Stack 9/20 WedPrinceton A 4:00 PM 10/28 Sat UCT A TBA 9/5 Tue Summit H 4:00 PM 9/28 Tue AL Johnson A 4:30 10/28 Sat Nutley H10:00 AM 9/7 Thu Westfield A 4:00 PM 10/5 Thu Cranford Invt A 5:00 9/23 Sat Linden A 1:00 PM Head Coach: Kelly Helfrich 9/7 Thu Oak Knoll A 4:00 PM 9/26 Tue Elizabeth A 4:00 PM 10/31 Tue Rahway A 4:00 PM 9/7 Thu Union Cath A 4:00 PM 9/12 Tue Kent Place A 4:00 PM 9/8 Fri Union Cath H 4:00 PM 10/11 WedCranford H 4:30 9/12 Tue Cranford H 4:00 PM 10/16 Mon Union A 4:30 9/28 Thu Plainfield A 4:00 PM 9/8 Fri Elizabeth H 4:00 PM 9/14 Thu New Prov H 4:00 PM 10/3 Tue AL Johnson A 4:00 PM 9/12 Tue Sc Pl-Fnwd A 4:00 PM 9/18 Mon Montville H 4:00 PM 9/14 Thu Roselle Cath A TBA Varsity Gymnastics 9/18 Mon Summit A 4:00 PM 10/5 Thu Summit A 4:00 PM 9/14 Thu Westfield H 4:00 PM 9/19 Tue Westfield H 4:00 PM Varsity Field Hockey 10/10 Tue Union H 4:00 PM Head Coach: Michelle 9/15 Fri Rahway H 4:00 PM 10/3 Tue W Mo-Mend A 4:00 PM 9/19 Tue Elizabeth H 4:00 PM 9/20 WedUnion H 4:00 PM 10/12 Thu Sc Pl-Fanwd A 4:00 PM Charney-Hulse 9/19 Tue Roselle Cath A 4:00 PM 10/4 WedBrH2O H 4:00 PM H. Coach: Caitlin MacDonald 9/06 WedUnion Cath H 4:30 9/25 Mon Roselle Cath A 6:00 PM 9/05 Tue Oak Knoll H 4:00 PM 10/14 Sat UCT TBA 9/26 Tue Union Cath H 4:00 PM 10/5 Thu Summit A 4:00 PM 10/17 Tue Plainfield H 4:00 PM 9/11 Mon Union H 4:30 9/28 Thu Elizabeth A 4:00 PM 10/9 Mon Irvington A 4:00 PM 9/26 Tue Westfield H 4:00 PM 9/07 Thu Summit A 4:00 PM 9/28 Thu Union Cath A 4:00 PM 10/19 Thu Gov. Liv H 4:00 PM 9/13 WedDayton H 4:30 10/2 Mon So. Plainfield A 5:30 PM 10/10 Tue Oak Knoll H 4:00 PM 9/11 Mon Union H 4:00 PM 9/18 Mon Summit H 4:30 10/3 Tue AL Johnson H 4:00 PM 9/13 WedCranford A 4:00 PM 10/21 Sat UCT TBA TBA 10/5 Thu Sc Pl-Fnwd H 4:00 PM 10/13 Fri Kent Place H 4:00 PM 10/23 Mon Union A 4:00 PM 9/22 Thu Ridge A 4:30 10/10 Tue Westfield A 4:00 PM 10/16 Mon Lakeland H 4:00 PM 10/5 Thu Cranford A 4:00 PM 9/16 Sat Gov. Liv. H 1:00 PM 10/6 Fri BrH2O A 5:15 PM 10/28 Sat UCT Final Kean TBA 9/25 Mon AL Johnson H 4:30 10/12 Thu Millburn A 4:00 PM 10/17 Tue New Prov A 4:00 PM 9/18 Mon Kent Place H 4:00 PM 10/2 Mon Sc Pl-Fnwd A 4:30 10/10 Tue Roselle Cath H 4:00 PM 9/19 Tue Hunt Cent H 4:15 PM 10/18 WedRoselle Cath H 7:00 PM 10/19 Thu Westfield A 4:00 PM 10/5 Thu Cranford InvtlH 5:00 10/19 Thu Union A 4:00 PM 10/24 Tue Union H 4:00 PM 10/11 WedJFK A 4:00 PM 9/23 Sat AL Johnson A10:00 AM 10/16 Mon So Plainfield A 4:00 PM Varsity Girls Volleyball 10/11 WedWestfield A 4:30 10/21 Sat University A 11 AM 9/25 Mon West Essex H 4:00 PM 10/20 Fri UCT H 4:30 10/18 WedElizabeth A 4:00 PM 9/27 WedMontclair H 4:00 PM Head Coach: Bev Torok 10/25 WedNew Prov A 4:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICE 10/19 Thu Rahway H 4:00 PM 9/28 Thu Franklin A 6:00 PM 9/6 WedRoselle Cath A 4:00 PM 10/26 Thu Summit H 4:00 PM TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD 10/25 WedLinden H 4:00 PM 10/2 Mon Mt St Dom. A 4:00 PM 9/7 Thu Sc Pl-Fwd H 4:00 PM Varsity Girls Tennis BOARD OF EDUCATION 10/26 Thu Oak Knoll A 4:00 PM 10/4 WedMtclair Kim A 4:00 PM 9/9 Sat Paramus A 9:00 AM Varsity Field Hockey 10/9 Mon Glen Ridge H 4:00 PM 9/11 Mon BrH2O A 5:30 PM Head Coach: Olivia DeVito In accordance with the Open Public Varsity Gymnastics 10/11 WedMillburn A 4:00 PM 9/12 Tue Elizabeth H 4:00 PM 9/5 Tue Roselle Park H 4:00 PM Head Coach: Samantha Berk Meetings Act P.L. 1975 C. 231, this is to 10/14 Sat UCT Semi ALJ TBA 9/14 Thu Cranford A 4:00 PM 9/6 WedElizabeth H 4:00 PM 9/7 Thu Union A 4:00 PM advise that the Cranford Board of Educa- Head Coach: Lisa Cerchio 10/16 Mon Newark Acad H 4:00 PM 9/16 Sat Livingston A 9:00 AM 9/7 Thu Plainfield A 4:00 PM 9/9 Sat Newark Acad H 1:00 PM tion and Superintendent of Schools will 9/06 WedDayton H 4:00 10/18 WedLivingston H 4:00 PM 9/18 Mon Hunt Cent H 4:15 PM 9/12 Tue Union A 4:00 PM 9/11 Mon AL Johnson H 4:00 PM hold a Goals and Objectives Meeting on 9/08 Fri E Brunswick A 4:30 10/20 Fri Sayreville A 4:00 PM 9/19 Tue Union Cath A 4:00 PM 9/14 Thu Gov Liv H 4:00 PM 9/13 WedWestfield H 4:00 PM Monday, August 28, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. in 9/11 Mon Summit H 4:00 10/23 Mon Columbia A 4:00 PM 9/23 Sat Bloomfield A 9:00 AM 9/18 Mon Piscataway A 4:00 PM 9/18 Mon Gov. Liv. H 6:30 PM the Board Room at Lincoln School, 132 9/13 WedUnion A 4:00 9/26 Tue Sc Pl-Fnwd A 4:00 PM 9/19 Tue Dayton H 4:00 PM 9/25 Mon Livingston A 4:00 PM Thomas Street, Cranford, New Jersey. The 9/18 Mon AL Johnson H 7:00 X-Country Invitationals 9/27 WedN. Hunterdon H 4:00 PM 9/20 WedOak Knoll H 4:00 PM 9/27 WedNewark Acad A 4:00 PM purpose of the meeting is for the develop- 9/25 Mon Westfield H 4:00 9/29 Fri Roselle Cath H 7:00 PM 9/25 Mon Roselle Park A 4:00 PM 10/2 Mon Gov. Liv. A 4:00 PM ment of Goals and Objectives for the 9/27 WedRidge (Quad) A 4:30 Chris Tafelski/Jen Buccino 10/5 Thu Elizabeth A 4:00 PM 9/27 Wed UCT Hub Stine 10/4 WedLivingston H 4:00 PM Cranford Board of Education. An educa- 10/2 Mon Cranford H 4:30 9/16 Sat St Dominic A TBA 10/6 Fri Colonia H 4:00 PM 9/28 Thu UCT Hub Stine 10/11 WedColumbia A 4:00 PM tional consultant may be utilized. 10/11 WedUnion Cath H 4:00 9/23 Sat Parsippany A 9:00 AM 10/10 Tue Cranford H 4:00 PM 10/3 Tue Linden H 4:00 PM 10/13 Fri Summit A 4:00 PM Formal action will not be taken at this 10/24 Tue S Brunswick H 4:30 9/30 Sat Parsippany A 9:00 AM 10/11 WedOld Bridge A 4:00 PM 10/5 Thu Plainfield H 4:00 PM 10/16 Mon Mt St Dom A 4:00 PM meeting. 10/07 Sat Shore Coach A10:00 AM 10/13 Fri Watch Hills H 7:00 PM 10/10 Tue Union H 4:00 PM 10/18 WedMillburn A 4:00 PM By Order of 10/14 Sat Jamesburg A10:00 AM 10/18 WedUnion Cath H 4:00 PM 10/13 Fri Gov Liv A 4:00 PM 10/19 Thu Glen Ridge H 4:00 PM Robert J. Carfagno 10/17 Tue Conference A 4:00 PM 10/19 Thu New Prov H 4:00 PM 10/17 Tue Dayton A 4:00 PM 10/21 Sat Union H 11 AM Business Administrator/ Probitas Verus Honos 10/25 WedUC Meet A 4:00 PM 10/25 WedRahway A 4:00 PM 10/19 Thu Roselle H 4:00 PM 10/25 WedMont. Kimb A 4:00 PM Board Secretary 11/4 Sat Sections A TBA 10/26 Thu Plainfield A 4:00 PM 10/20 Fri Westfield A 4:00 PM 10/30 Mon Columbia H 6:00 PM 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $19.38 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE the Town is not responsible for any cash wire or check that is not received on time. Checks are not satisfied. TOWN OF WESTFIELD, or wires of unsuccessful bidders will be returned upon the award of the Bonds. No interest The following paragraphs contain the terms for the determination of issue price IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY on the Deposit will accrue to the successful bidder. The Deposit will be applied in part (Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (“SIFMA”) Model Issue Price payment for the Bonds or to partially secure the Town from any loss resulting from the Documents (Notice of Sale – Alternative I)). $9,500,000 GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS failure of the successful bidder to comply with the terms of its bid. (a) The winning bidder shall assist the Town in establishing the issue price of the Bonds (Book-Entry Only) (Bank-Qualified) Award of the Bonds to the successful bidder or rejection of all bids is expected to be and shall execute and deliver to the Town at closing an “issue price” or similar certificate (Non-Callable) (Parity Bid) made within two hours after opening of the bids, but such successful bidder may not setting forth the reasonably expected initial offering price to the public or the sales price withdraw its proposal until after 3:00 p.m. (local time) of the day of such bid-opening and or prices of the Bonds, together with the supporting pricing wires or equivalent commu- DATED then only if such award has not been made prior to the withdrawal. nications. A form of issue price certificate is available upon request to Steven L. Rogut, September 15, 2017 It is anticipated that CUSIP identification numbers will be printed on the Bonds, but Bond Counsel, (908) 931-1150 or [email protected]. The Town of Westfield, in the County of Union, a municipal corporation of the State of neither the failure to print such number on any Bond nor any error with respect thereto (b) The Town intends that the provisions of Treasury Regulation Section 1.148-1(f)(3)(i) New Jersey (the “Town”), hereby invites ELECTRONIC BIDS VIA PARITY AND SEALED shall constitute cause for a failure or refusal by the successful bidder thereof to accept (defining “competitive sale” for purposes of establishing the issue price of the Bonds) will PROPOSALS for the purchase of its $9,500,000 General Improvement Bonds, dated delivery of and pay for the Bonds in accordance with its contractual obligations arising apply to the initial sale of the Bonds (the “competitive sale requirements”) because: September 15, 2017 (the “Bonds”). from the acceptance of its proposal for the purchase of the Bonds. All expenses in relation (1) the Town shall disseminate this Notice of Sale to potential underwriters in a manner ELECTRONIC BIDS VIA PARITY AND SEALED PROPOSALS will be received and to the printing of CUSIP numbers on the Bonds shall be paid for by the Town; provided, that is reasonably designed to reach potential underwriters; publicly opened and announced by the Chief Financial Officer in the Municipal Building, however, that the CUSIP Service Bureau charge for the assignment of said numbers shall (2) all bidders shall have an equal opportunity to bid; 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, on September 13, 2017 at 11:00 be the responsibility of and shall be paid for by the successful bidder. (3) the Town may receive bids from at least three underwriters of municipal bonds who o’clock A.M. (local time). The Bonds shall be delivered on or about September 22, 2017 at the office of Rogut have established industry reputations for underwriting new issuances of municipal bonds; The Bonds comprise an issue of bonds payable on September 15 in each year (without McCarthy LLC, Cranford, New Jersey (“Bond Counsel”), or at such other place as may and the right of prior redemption) as follows: be determined by the successful bidder and the Town. PAYMENT FOR THE BONDS AT (4) the Town anticipates awarding the sale of the Bonds to the bidder who submits a firm $475,000 in each of the years 2018 to 2021, inclusive, and THE TIME OF ORIGINAL ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY SHALL BE IN IMMEDIATELY offer to purchase the Bonds at the highest price (or lowest interest cost), as set forth in $950,000 in each of the years 2022 to 2029, inclusive. AVAILABLE FUNDS. this Notice of Sale. To the extent any instructions or directions set forth in PARITY conflict with this Notice A preliminary Official Statement has been prepared and is available at www.i- Any bid submitted pursuant to this Notice of Sale shall be considered a firm offer for the of Sale, the terms of this Notice of Sale shall control. For further information about DealProspectus.com or may be obtained from the undersigned, Chief Financial Officer, purchase of the Bonds, as specified in the bid. PARITY, potential bidders may contact Ipreo at 1359 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, Telephone No. (c) In the event that the competitive sale requirements are not satisfied, the Town shall New York 10018, telephone (212) 849-5021. (908) 789-4097, ext. 4. The preliminary Official Statement is deemed to be a “final official so advise the winning bidder. The Town shall treat the first price at which 10% of a maturity The Bonds shall be issued in registered form by means of a book-entry system with no statement”, as of its date, within the meaning of Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and of the Bonds (the “10% test”) is sold to the public as the issue price of that maturity, applied physical distribution of bond certificates made to the public. One bond certificate for each Exchange Commission (“Rule 15c2-12”), but is subject to (a) completion with certain on a maturity-by-maturity basis. The winning bidder shall advise the Town if any maturity maturity will be issued to The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York (“DTC”) pricing and other informa-tion to be made available by the successful bidder for the Bonds of the Bonds satisfies the 10% test as of the date and time of the award of the Bonds. The and immobilized in its custody. The book-entry system will evidence ownership of the and (b) amendment. The preliminary Official Statement, as so revised, will constitute the Town will not require bidders to comply with the “hold-the-offering-price rule” and Bonds in the principal amount of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof, with transfers of “final official statement”. By the submission of a bid for the Bonds, the successful bidder therefore does not intend to use the initial offering price to the public as of the sale date ownership effected on the records of DTC and its participants pursuant to rules and contracts for the receipt of a reasonable number of copies of the final Official Statement of any maturity of the Bonds as the issue price of that maturity. Bids will not be subject procedures established by DTC and its participants. The successful bidder, as a condition within seven business days of the award of the Bonds. In order to complete the final Official to cancellation in the event that the competitive sale requirements are not satisfied. to delivery of the Bonds, shall be required to deposit the bond certificates with DTC, Statement, the successful bidder must furnish on behalf of the underwriters of the Bonds Bidders should prepare their bids on the assumption that all of the maturities of registered in the name of Cede & Co., its nominee. Interest on the Bonds will be payable the following information to Bond Counsel and the Town by facsimile transmission or the Bonds will be subject to the 10% test in order to establish the issue price of on each March 15 and September 15, commencing March 15, 2018 (each, an “Interest overnight delivery received by Bond Counsel and the Town within 24 hours after the the Bonds. Payment Date”), in each year until maturity, and principal of the Bonds will be payable, award of the Bonds: (a) initial offering prices or yields (expressed as percentages), (b) (d) If the competitive sale requirements are not satisfied, then until the 10% test has at maturity, by payment of immediately available funds by the Bond Registrar/Paying selling compensation (aggregate total anticipated compensation to the under-writers been satisfied as to each maturity of the Bonds, the winning bidder agrees to promptly Agent to DTC or its nominee as registered owner of the Bonds. Transfer of principal and expressed in dollars), (c) the identity of the under-writers if the successful bidder is part report to the Town the prices at which the unsold Bonds of that maturity have been sold interest to participants of DTC will be the responsibility of DTC. Transfer of principal and of a group or syndicate and (d) any other material information necessary for the final to the public. That reporting obligation shall continue, whether or not the Closing Date has interest to beneficial owners will be the responsibility of the DTC participants and other Official Statement, but not known to the Town (such as the bidder’s purchase of credit occurred, until the 10% test has been satisfied as to the Bonds of that maturity or until all nominees of the beneficial owners. The Town will not be responsible or liable for such enhancement). It shall also be the obligation of the successful bidder to furnish to DTC Bonds of that maturity have been sold. transfers of payments or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing the records maintained an underwriter’s questionnaire and the denominations of the Bonds not less than seventy- (e) By submitting a bid, each bidder confirms that: (i) any agreement among underwrit- by DTC, its participants or persons acting through such participants. two (72) hours prior to the delivery of the Bonds. ers, any selling group agreement and each retail distribution agreement (to which the In the event (a) DTC determines not to continue to act as securities depository for the Concurrently with the delivery of the Bonds, the officials of the Town who will have bidder is a party) relating to the initial sale of the Bonds to the public, together with the Bonds or (b) the Town determines that continuation of the book-entry system of evidence executed the final Official Statement will deliver to the purchaser of the Bonds a certificate related pricing wires, contains or will contain language obligating each underwriter, each and transfer of ownership of the Bonds would adversely affect the interests of the stating that, to the best of their knowledge, the preliminary Official Statement did not as dealer who is a member of the selling group, and each broker-dealer that is a party to such beneficial owners of the Bonds, the Town will discontinue the book-entry system with of its date and as of the sale date, and the final Official Statement did not as of its date and retail distribution agreement, as applicable, to report the prices at which it sells to the DTC. If the Town fails to identify another qualified securities depository to replace DTC, does not as of the date of delivery of the Bonds, contain an untrue statement of a material public the unsold Bonds of each maturity allotted to it until it is notified by the winning the Town will deliver replacement bonds in the form of fully registered certificates. fact or omit to state a material fact required to be included therein for the purpose for which bidder that either the 10% test has been satisfied as to the Bonds of that maturity or all The Bonds are general obligations of the Town and are secured by a pledge of the full the preliminary Official Statement or the final Official Statement is to be used or necessary Bonds of that maturity have been sold to the public, if and for so long as directed by the faith and credit of the Town for the payment of the principal thereof and the interest to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, winning bidder and as set forth in the related pricing wires, and (ii) any agreement among thereon. The Bonds are payable, if not paid from other sources, from ad valorem taxes not misleading, provided such certificate shall not include consideration of information underwriters relating to the initial sale of the Bonds to the public, together with the related to be levied upon all the real property taxable within the Town without limitation as to rate supplied by, or which should have been supplied by, the successful bidder for the Bonds. pricing wires, contains or will contain language obligating each underwriter that is a party or amount. The Town has agreed in its bond resolution adopted on August 8, 2017 to provide or to a retail distribution agreement to be employed in connection with the initial sale of the Each proposal submitted must name the rate or rates of interest per annum to be borne cause to be provided, in accordance with the requirements of Rule 15c2-12, (i) not later Bonds to the public to require each broker-dealer that is a party to such retail distribution by the Bonds bid for, and the rate or rates named must be a multiple of 1/8th or 1/20th of than seven months after the end of the Town’s fiscal year (presently December 31) certain agreement to report the prices at which it sells to the public the unsold Bonds of each one percentum (1%). The interest payable with respect to each Bond on any one date will annual financial information and operating data, including audited financial statements maturity allotted to it until it is notified by the winning bidder or such underwriter that either be evidenced by a single rate of interest. Not more than one rate may be named for Bonds for the preceding fiscal year (commencing with the fiscal year ending December 31, the 10% test has been satisfied as to the Bonds of that maturity or all Bonds of that maturity of the same maturity. There is no limitation on the number of rates that may be named. 2017), (ii) timely notice of the occurrence of certain material events with respect to the have been sold to the public, if and for so long as directed by the winning bidder or such If more than one rate of interest is named, no interest rate named for any maturity may Bonds and (iii) timely notice of a failure by the Town to provide the required annual underwriter and as set forth in the related pricing wires. be less than the interest rate named for any prior maturity. Each proposal submitted must financial information on or before the date specified in (i) above. (f) Sales of any Bonds to any person that is a related party to an underwriter shall not be for all of the Bonds offered and the purchase price specified must not be less than The successful bidder’s obligation to purchase the Bonds shall be conditioned upon its constitute sales to the public for purposes of this Notice of Sale. Further, for purposes of $9,500,000 nor more than $9,595,000. The Bonds will be awarded to the bidder on whose receiving, at or prior to the delivery of the Bonds, in form and substance reasonably this Notice of Sale: bid the total loan may be made at the lowest net interest cost, such net interest cost shall satisfactory to the successful bidder, evidence that the Town has made the continuing (i) “public” means any person other than an underwriter or a related party, be computed, as to each bid, by adding to the total principal amount of Bonds bid for disclosure undertaking set forth above in a written agreement or contract for the benefit (ii) “underwriter” means (A) any person that agrees pursuant to a written contract or (which shall be all of the Bonds offered) the total interest cost to maturity in accordance of the Bondholders and the beneficial owners of the Bonds. otherwise with the Town (or with the lead underwriter to form an underwriting syndicate) with such bid and by deducting therefrom the amount of premium, if any, bid, which The approving legal opinion of Bond Counsel will be furnished without cost to the to participate in the initial sale of the Bonds to the public and (B) any person that agrees premium shall not exceed $95,000 (1% of par). No proposal shall be considered which purchaser. The preliminary Official Statement contains a discussion of the provisions of pursuant to a written contract directly or indirectly with a person described in clause (A) offers to pay an amount less than the principal amount of Bonds offered for sale or under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), with respect to the to participate in the initial sale of the Bonds to the public (including a member of a selling which the total loan is made at an interest cost higher than the lowest net interest cost to exclusion from gross income for Federal income tax purposes of the interest on the Bonds group or a party to a retail distribution agreement participating in the initial sale of the the Town under any legally acceptable proposal. The Town reserves its right to reject all and a description of the opinion of Bond Counsel with respect thereto. The Town has Bonds to the public), bids, and any bid not complying with the material terms of this notice will be rejected. The covenanted, to the extent permitted by the Constitution and laws of the State of New (iii) a purchaser of any of the Bonds is a “related party” to an underwriter if the Town reserves the right to waive defects it deems non-material, in its sole discretion. Jersey, to comply with the provisions of the Code required to preserve the exclusion from underwriter and the purchaser are subject, directly or indirectly, to (i) at least 50% The successful bidder must pay accrued interest from the date of the Bonds to the date gross income of interest on the Bonds for Federal income tax purposes. There will also common ownership of the voting power or the total value of their stock, if both entities are of delivery. No interest will be paid upon the deposit made by the successful bidder. The be furnished the usual closing papers. corporations (including direct ownership by one corporation of another), (ii) more than Bonds will be authenticated by the Chief Financial Officer, acting as Bond Registrar/ The Town has designated the Bonds “qualified tax-exempt obligations” within the 50% common ownership of their capital interests or profits interests, if both entities are Paying Agent for the Bonds. meaning of Section 265(b)(3) of the Code and will represent that it reasonably expects partnerships (including direct ownership by one partnership of another), or (iii) more than Sealed proposals should be addressed to the undersigned Chief Financial Officer, and that neither it nor its subordinate entities will issue more than $10,000,000 of new money 50% common ownership of the value of the outstanding stock of the corporation or the enclosed in a sealed envelope marked on the outside “Proposal for Bonds”. A good faith tax-exempt obligations in 2017. capital interests or profit interests of the partnership, as applicable, if one entity is a deposit (the “Deposit”) in the form of a cash wire or a certified, treasurer’s or cashier’s If the Bonds qualify for issuance of any policy of municipal bond insurance or corporation and the other entity is a partnership (including direct ownership of the check drawn upon a bank or trust company in the amount of $190,000, payable to the commitment therefor at the option of a bidder, any purchase of such insurance or applicable stock or interests by one entity of the other), and order of the TOWN OF WESTFIELD, is required for each bid to be considered. If a cash commitment therefor shall be at the sole option and expense of the bidder and any (iv) “sale date” means the date that the Bonds are awarded by the Town to the winning wire is used, the wire must be received by the Town no later than 11:00 A.M. on September increased costs of issuance of the Bonds resulting by reason of such insurance, unless bidder. 13, 2017. If a cash wire is utilized, each bidder must notify the Town of its intent to use such otherwise paid, shall also be paid by such bidder. Any failure of the Bonds to be so insured By order of the Town Council of the Town of Westfield, in the County of Union, New cash wire prior to 11:00 A.M. on September 13, 2017, and must provide proof of electronic or of any such policy of insurance to be issued, shall not in any way relieve the purchaser Jersey. transfer of such cash wire prior to 11:00 A.M. on September 13, 2017 (with return wiring of its contractual obligations arising from the acceptance of its proposal for the purchase Dated: August 24, 2017 instructions). Wire instructions for the Town can be obtained by contacting the Chief of the Bonds. Scott H. Olsen Financial Officer (Scott H. Olsen (908) 789-4097, ext. 4) or the Town’s Bond Counsel Chief Financial Officer (Steven Rogut or Thomas Bace (908) 931-1150). If a check is used, it must accompany ISSUE PRICE DETERMINATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE Town of Westfield the bid or be received by the undersigned Chief Financial Officer prior to the opening of County of Union, New Jersey bids. Each bidder accepts responsibility for delivering such cash wire or check on time and The Town intends that the 10% test shall apply if the “competitive sale requirements” 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $449.82 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 24, 2017 Page 17 CRANFORD MOVING SALE #2 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 23 Normandie Place TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD NOTICE OF LIEN SALE OF PROPERTY Fri 8/25 & Sat 8/26 CLASSIFIEDS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER MUNICIPAL CHARGES 10am to 3pm Public notice is hereby given that I, Catherine Hendrickson, Collector of Taxes of the Township of Cranford, County of Union, State PACKED HOUSE! of New Jersey will sell at public auction on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 2017, in the Mayor and Council chambers at the Township Books, Dining Room, Murphy SITTER FOR AFTER SCHOOL FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Municipal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey, at 10:00 o’clock in the morning, or at such later time and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed to the respective persons whose names are set Bed, Dressers, Costume After school sitter needed for Body By Jake FIRMFLEX Total opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable against said lands respectively, Jewelry, Christimas Decorations 2 older kids. Driver's license & car Body Trainer. Complete Workout in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1 et seq. as computed to the 19th day of September 2017. & Wrap, Teddy Bears, Fabrics, required. Pick up from school, drive Exercise Machine. Space Saving Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of municipal liens chargeable against each parcel Crafts, Trunks, Barber Chair, of said land assessed as one parcel, together with interest and costs of sale exclusive, however, of the lien for taxes for the year 2016. to/from activities, oversee Design. Padded Bench. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate of interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to the conclusion Kitchenware, Garden & House homework. Up to 5 days/week, Adjustable Height and Resistence. of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property Tools, Bricks & More! 2:45pm-5:30pm. Non-smoker. Perfect For Home or Dorm! will be resold. Properties for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Township of Cranford at an interest Send inquiry to Excellent Condition, $60. rate of 18%. DovetailsUSA.com for pics! At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with interest and costs. Payments must be in the [email protected] Call (908) 654-6091 form of cash, certified check or money order. ROOM NEEDED Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A.58:10-23, 11 et seq.), the Water Pollution HELP WANTED Control Act, (N.J.S.A.58:10A-1 et seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A.13:1K-6 et seq.) In addition, the municipality is Single male, 50ish, would like to FREELANCERS WANTED precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any perspective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner rent a room in the Westfield or Part Time Assistant/Receptionist of operator of the site. With Experience. 20 Hours a Strong, detail-oriented writers Scotch Plains area. with professional demeanor In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the Tax Collector should be notified immediately. Please call Ron (908) 208-4074 Week - Flexible Hours, Cranford The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: Office, Basic Computer Skills and needed to cover local government meetings. Must be BLOCK LOT QUALIFIER OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION AMOUNT TYPE ROOM WANTED Basic Office Skills Required. Mail 130 40 MORIN: ROBERTA 110 MAKATOM DR 17,897.79 TS Resume to PO BOX 863, able to meet deadlines, know 143 20 LEWIS: PETER & KATHY 8 MOSS LN 223.58 S Single male, 69 years old, how to write a lead, and take 148 19 THE KOPF FAMILY TRUST 10 ARNET PL 4,718.07 T Westfield resident for over 10 Cranford, NJ 07016 OR email to 149 2 DOLAN: THERESA A 622 BROOKSIDE PL 216.97 S [email protected] an active interest in their beats years, wants to rent a room, in order to develop news 154 3 CARNEY, LAURA 717 WILLOW ST 351.98 S unfurnished or furnished. Call Tim 162 57 MORIN:PHILIP J III&MAUREEN K MCLEER 27 TULIP ST 192.27 S DEYCI’S CLEANING SERVICES stories. Please email 162 74 REITZEL: CARL K & KIMBERLY G 9 WEST END PL 151.94 S (908) 963-4578 (cell & txt) Are you tired? Let me help you! resume and clips to: 175 24 KORN: LISA A 2 WEST END PL 169.10 S Experience & Excellent Work 183 8 RUSTIC MILL DINER REALTY LLC 109 NORTH AVE W 10,305.98 T OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Residential, Apartments, [email protected] 183 14 ARUTA: SCOTT J & LAURA M 17 & 19 EASTMAN ST 10,182.41 T 195 1 24 NORTH AVENUE EAST LLC 24 NORTH AVE E 26,774.15 TS EXQUISITE OFFICE SPACE Commercial, Offices Free Estimates 100% Guaranteed 195 7.01 MACRIETTA REALTY CO % STAUBER: ALAN 44 NORTH AVE E 7,906.53 T FOR RENT References Available PUBLIC NOTICE 198 44 MURRAY: THOMAS 702 SPRINGFIELD AVE 366.01 T 123 SOUTH AVE E, WESTFIELD 200 23 COOK: WILLIAM B & EILEEN M 803 WEST END PL 24,448.01 TS (908) 510-2542 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 203 4 HARRIAT-GRANT, ELAINE 614 RIVERSIDE DR 17,567.12 T Impressive 22x14 office w/20ft ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 203 21 FIORE: ANDREW, TANIA 87 GLENWOOD RD 211.30 S ceiling on the 3rd fl of a beautifully PLEASE BE ADVISED, that the Zoning 212 12 HARRIS: ROBERT & ELLEN 98 BELMONT AVE 230.73 S renovated building ($1,150.00), Board of Adjustment of the Township of 213 2 ALDREDGE, DAVID W 27 DUNHAM AVE 169.10 S and a separate space on 1st fl Scotch Plains will hold a public hearing on 213 6 ZAMBONI: CRAIG & ELLEN 10 HERNING AVE 234.77 S ($2,200.00) are available. September 7, 2017 at 7:00 pm., Munici- 214 6 ALVAREZ-DIAZ, URBANO & LIBERMAN, L 303 EDGAR AVE 97.07 S pal Building, 430 Park Avenue, First Floor 217 10 DONNELLY: EDWIN I JR & LORI ANN 11 NORMANDIE PL 295.88 S Call LA at (908) 233-4840 Council Chambers to hear the application 245 14 SULLIVAN: JOSEPH W 203 COLUMBIA AVE 218.26 S 265 2 -C032A- - VAN ARNUM: PATRICIA 217 PROSPECT AV APT 3-2A 197.72 S PUBLIC NOTICE of Jinal and Marina Shah, 2 Kevin Road, PUBLIC NOTICE Block 15302, Lot 9, R-1 Zone who pro- 266 1.03 -C0303- - ZAENTZ: LISA 4 RIVERSIDE DR - UNIT 303 182.85 S 267 3 RYDER: FRANCES ESTATE 208 ORANGE AVE 12,152.58 TS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD poses to install a 6 foot fence along the COUNTY OF UNION front area of the aforementioned property, 274 12 CARDONA, RICCARDO 22 PARKER AVE 166.30 S PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN NEW JERSEY 07016 contrary to the following Zoning Ordinance: 282 2 DI TRAPANI: MILKA J 502 CASINO AVE 226.88 S that the Recreation Commission of the Section 23-2.3(o)-Fences: Maximum 285 8 SISK, EDWARD JOSEPH IV 134 GARDEN ST 169.10 S Township of Scotch Plains has changed NOTICE TO BIDDERS Allowed: Four (4) feet in the front yard. 298 11 ADAMS, KELLY & BRIAN 44 ROSELLE AVE 291.07 S the date of their October 9, 2017 Meet- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Proposed: Six (6) feet in the front yard. 300 13 RENNA: NICHOLAS P & DARIAN A 255 BLOOMINGDALE AVE 253.53 S ing, due to lack of quorum. The meeting submissions will be received by the Town- The Applicant is also requesting any and 310 7 FRYER, JULIAN & MARLETTA, VALENTINA 11 FOREST AVE 223.58 S has been rescheduled as follows: ship Clerk, or designated representative all variances deemed to be necessary at 318 14 MELO,MARCELO 31 ELIZABETH AVE 192.47 S for the Township of Cranford, County of the time of the hearing, including any other 318 22 PHILLIPS: ROBERT JR 333 NORTH AVE E 1,953.63 T October 9, 2017 has been changed to 318 33 MC CARTHY: TERENCE J & PATRICIA 41 JOHN ST 236.78 S October 16, 2017. Union, State of New Jersey on Thursday, waivers, exceptions, interpretations and September 7, 2017 at 11:00 am prevailing other relief necessary to allow Applicant’s 322 33 KISSACK: JEAN 198 ELIZABETH AVE 177.35 S Meeting start time is 7:30 p.m.; 332 1 -C005A- - GAIL R SAFIAN TRUST 5A PARKWAY VILLAGE 102.78 S Room 202 time, at which time they will be opened and proposed use of the property. read in Room 108, Municipal Building, All interested persons may be present 403 2 TABAK FAMILY ACQUISITIONS II LLC 124 NEW ST 197.97 S In accordance with the requirements of Cranford, New Jersey 07016 for the follow- and be heard. The file pertaining to this 403 52 BELL-HARRIS: MARILYNN 81 JOHNSON AVE 75.32 S Title II of the Americans with Disabilities ing: application is in the Office of the Zoning 404 14 FOGLIA: BRIAN & CUNHA: CAROLINE 96 BURNSIDE AVE 392.53 S Act of 1990 (“ADA”), the Township of Scotch Board of Adjustment and available for pub- 406 11 DURKIN: MICHAEL 107 BESLER AVE 477.78 S Plains does not discriminate against quali- ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES lic inspection during regular office hours. 410 18 NAGIL, RISHI 6 ROOSEVELT AVE 327.08 S fied individuals with disabilities on the ba- Submission packages may be obtained Shannon Rapant 410 21 OSTENDORF: SHAWN R 12 ROOSEVELT AVE 323.18 S sis of disability in its services, programs, or at the Township Clerk’s Office, (908) 709- Secretary to the Zoning Board 414 4.02 MARANO: BARBARA J 163 HILLCREST AVE 513.14 S activities. Anyone who requires an auxil- 7210, during regular business hours, 8:30 1 T - 8/24/17, The Times Fee: $26.52 416 10 OLIVER: GEORGE & MARTA 3 MARSH ST 169.10 S iary aid or service for effective communi- A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, 419 3 DAVITT, MICHAEL J & TIFFANY M 45 HILLCREST AVE 2,001.89 T cation, or a modification of policies or pro- excluding holidays, or by downloading the PUBLIC NOTICE 420 9 MENDEZ: JOEL 88 BENJAMIN ST 216.42 S cedures to participate in a program, ser- documents on the Township’s website: 429 1 MUROFF, DAVID 225 RETFORD AVE 92.16 S TRINITAS REGIONAL vice, or activity of Scotch Plains should https://cranford.com/rfprfq-request-form/. 441 3 ANISKO: ANDREW 28 FAIRFIELD AVE 25,627.62 TS MEDICAL CENTER contact Municipal Manager/Township of Registration on the Township’s website is 445 26 NATIONWIDE TITLE AND ABSTRACT LLC 14 CONNECTICUT ST 14,738.39 TS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Scotch Plains designated ADA Coordina- required. 447 4 SMITH: R L & V R / DUBREL: S S 38 CONCORD ST 237.88 S tor as soon as possible before the sched- The Township Committee reserves the Notice is hereby given that sealed re- 454 13 VELTRE: PIETRO & KERRI A 4 BRAEMAR CIR 888.92 S uled event. Notifying the ADA coordinator right to reject any or all submissions due to quest for qualifications will be received by 464 8.11 BURKE, JAMES T & KELLY 327 DORCHESTER AVE 1,292.57 S at least 72 hours in advance will enable the any defects or waive informalities and ac- TRINITAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 464 19 GRANHOLM, GREGORY & MELNYK, BRIDGET 440 LEXINGTON AVE 119.69 S Township to arrange for appropriate re- cept any submissions that in their judg- in the County of Union, State of New Jer- 470 9 BARON: MARK & BERNADETTE 6 CHESTER LANG PL 211.80 S sources. The ADA does not require the ment will be in the best interest of the sey, in the Facilities Department at 210 473 10 MEIER: WILLIAM E 25 SOUTH AVE W 16,835.18 TS Township of Scotch Plains to take any Township. The Township Committee shall Williamson Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 483 5.01 PATTI, GARY 201 HIGH ST 302.76 S action that would fundamentally alter the award the contract or reject all submis- 07207 at 9:30 am on Monday, September 484 28 REILLY: THOMAS P & JOAN 202 HIGH ST 100.34 S nature of its programs or services, or im- sions no later than 60 day from receipt of 18, 2017 prevailing time, and at that time 486 12.01 MATLOSZ: RONALD 41 UNION AVE S 17,227.11 T pose an undue financial or administrative same. and place publicly opened and read for 487 12 LAURIE: ROBERT & JENNIFER 14 GROVE ST 190.53 S burden. Complaints that a program, ser- Respondents are required to comply with DESIGN / BUILD services for a Combined 491 23 CAETANO: HELDER & SUSANA/VICENTE: J 367 WALNUT AVE 214.57 S vice, or activity of Scotch Plains is not the requirements of P.L. 1975, C. 127 and Power and Heat Project. 492 4 MENDES, SHIRLEY 413 WALNUT AVE 119.98 S accessible to or inclusive of persons with N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. The RFQ is on file and open to public 492 29 CANDAL, MANUEL IV & JEANINE 41 BLAKE AVE 169.10 S disabilities should be directed to Municipal By authorization of the Township Com- inspection at TRINITAS REGIONAL MEDI- 501 1 CONRAD, SHERALYN 501 HIGH ST 93.80 S Manager/Township of Scotch Plains des- mittee, of the Township of Cranford, Union CAL CENTER and may be obtained at the 501 4 TERRY: DANIEL C & KELLY A 114 PINE ST 26.95 S ignated ADA Coordinator. County, New Jersey. office of the Facilities Management at 210 502 4 SHAW, KEVIN & APISATHA 118 ELM ST 319.30 S BOZENA LACINA, Tara Rowley, RMC Williamson Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 505.01 1 -C0309- - CIESLIK: KARIN 309 LINCOLN PARK E 175.29 S Municipal Clerk Township Clerk 07207, 2nd Floor Room 211, between the 505.02 1 -C0402- - RICE: ALYSON W 402 LINCOLN PARK E 173.38 S 1 T - 8/24/17, The Times Fee: $36.72 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $37.23 hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, prevailing 505.02 1 -C0417- - MILEWICZ: TADEUSZ J 417 LINCOLN PARK E 174.04 S time, Monday through Friday, excluding 506 20 LEONARD: PAUL J & TAMMY LEE 106 CENTENNIAL AVE 259.20 S PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE legal holidays. 514 15 MANGUAL, ROBERTO 713 LINCOLN AVE E 169.10 S The RFQ is also available on TRINITAS 515 4 HARDER: JAMES 18 BURCHFIELD AVE 227.61 S BOROUGH OF GARWOOD involving dishonesty or which would make REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER’s website 515 14 SEEDORF: ROBERT 127 THOMAS ST 169.10 S ORDINANCE NO. 17-17 the person unfit to perform the duties of the at www.trinitashospital.org. Responses 533 16 PEZZELLA: ALESSANDRO A & LORRAINE M 15 QUINE ST 113.43 S office. may be submitted by mail, but will be 543 20 LENOX: KIMBERLY J 6 ALAN OKELL PL 157.57 S AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND § 34-53. Fingerprints; investigation. considered only if received on or before 549 7 STOPIELO, LORI M & MICHAEL J 217 HILLSIDE AVE 103.93 S CHAPTER 34 (POLICE DE- a. An applicant for the position of parking such date and time. 559 3 TABAK FAMILY ACQUISITIONS LLC 43 MEEKER AVE 323.18 S PARTMENT) OF THE CODE enforcement officer appointed pursuant to TRINITAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CEN- 570 9 MEYERS: ABDULLAH 201 DIETZ ST 243.39 S OF THE BOROUGH OF this act shall have fingerprints taken, which TER will not be responsible for bids re- 571 5 MATLOSZ: PAWEL 214 DIETZ ST 219.21 S GARWOOD TO ENACT AR- fingerprints shall be filed with the Division ceived after the deadline. TRINITAS RE- 573 12.01 ELIZABETH ERDODY LIVING TRUST 112 BRYANT AVE 4,568.75 T TICLE IX (PARKING EN- of State Police and the Federal Bureau of GIONAL MEDICAL CENTER reserves the 574 13 FORTUNATO: VINCENT 107 MYRTLE ST 182.15 S FORCEMENT OFFICERS) TO Investigation. right to reject any and all bids, to waive 593 9 VASQUEZ, BARBARA A 9 GARDEN PL 126.60 S CREATE THE POSITION OF b. Before any parking enforcement of- immaterial informalities, and/or to accept 597 2 COCCIOLI: GENNARO 55 WALL ST 323.18 S PARKING ENFORCEMENT ficer is appointed pursuant to this act, the the bid which, in the opinion of TRINITAS 597 8 CUEVAS-VASQUEZ, ORANDY 42 CRANFORD TERR 243.39 S OFFICER AND TO PRE- chief of police or other chief law enforce- REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, will be in 599 12 MILES: CRAIG & MAUREEN 7 BUCHANAN ST 169.10 S SCRIBE DUTIES AND REGU- ment officer of the Borough shall ascertain the best interest of the TRINITAS RE- 604 6 DANIELS, SHIRLEY ANN & MICHELE L 6 GRANT ST 9,163.02 T LATIONS PERTAINING TO the eligibility and qualifications of the ap- GIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, all in accor- 605 4 HOBSON: ARLINGTON M & JANET B 5 GRANT ST 289.25 S SAME. plicant and report these determinations in dance with the New Jersey Public Contract 608 16 BROWN: RANDY E & MARIA E 3 HAYES ST 123.51 S BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and writing to the Mayor and Council. Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et. seq. 609 1 LARK: JEFFREY E, JOSEPH H 2 HAYES ST 387.02 T Council of the Borough of Garwood: § 34-54. Training course. This project will require meeting all re- 611 14 CAMMAROTA: JOSEPH 22 RAMAPO RD 226.88 S SECTION 1. Chapter 34 (Police Depart- No person appointed after the effective quirements of federal and state prevailing 612 11 LO GIUDICE: STEPHEN C & LAURA 1 SAMOSET RD 233.08 TS ment) of the Code of the Borough of date of this Article may commence duties wage rates, Segregated Facility, Section 3 616 26 DENO,GREGORY 22 CHEROKEE RD 169.10 S Garwood is hereby amended by enacting as a parking enforcement officer unless of the HUD Act of 1968, Section 109 and 619 17 THOMPSON: PATRICIA A 12 ALGONQUIN DR 2,992.00 T Article IX (Parking Enforcement Officers): that person has successfully completed a Equal Employment Opportunity. 623 38 DALLORSO, DARRIN & SHARON 700 LEXINGTON AVE 98.71 S Article IX. Parking Enforcement Of- training course conducted or approved by Joseph McTernan, 644 16.01 DYMITRYSZYN: PAUL J & ALEXANDRA 599 RARITAN RD 569.43 S ficers the chief of police. The appropriate author- Senior Director of Community and T-Property Taxes W-Water S-Sewer E-Electric O-Other A-Sp Assmnt 1-Misc 2-Board Up 3-Demolition § 34-49. Appointment. ity may waive this training requirement for Clinical Services Catherine Hendrickson, Collector of Taxes The Mayor, with the advice and consent any person otherwise eligible to be ap- 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $42.33 4 T - 08/24, 08/31, 09/07 & 09/14/17, The Leader Fee: $1178.12 of the Council, may appoint one or more pointed as a parking enforcement officer parking enforcement officers, to serve at under this Article if the person possesses the pleasure of the governing body. substantially equivalent training and back- § 34-50. Duties. ground, as determined by the chief of In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9- police. Goods & Services You Need 154.7, et seq., parking enforcement offic- § 34-55. Uniform; insignia. ers shall enforce state, county or municipal Prior to the commencement of duties, statutes, resolutions, ordinances or regu- every parking enforcement officer shall be lations related to the parking of vehicles furnished with a uniform which shall clearly DOUGHERTY PAVING within the Borough. A parking enforce- identify the officer’s function. The uniform ment officer shall possess the power and shall include, but not be limited to, a hat Driveways • Parking Lots authority to: and appropriate badges which shall bear Concrete & Masonry a. Issue a parking ticket for a parking an identification number or name tag and BLACK TOP offense, as those two terms are defined in the name of the Borough. The uniform Excavation • Seal Coating the “Parking Offenses Adjudication Act,” shall also include an insignia issued by the Brick Paver Walkways & Patios P.L. 1985, c. 14 (C. 39:4-139.2 et seq.); Borough which clearly indicates the officer’s PAVING b. Serve and execute all process for any status as a parking enforcement officer. Curbing • Retaining Walls parking offense issuing out of the court in The uniform shall be distinct in color from DRIVEWAYS CONCRETE the Borough having jurisdiction over the the uniform of a regular police officer or FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED complaint; and special law enforcement officer. LIC #13VH03926300 PARKING LOTS BRICK PAVERS c. Cause any vehicle parked, stored or § 34-56. Fees. abandoned in the Borough in violation of a The Borough may charge a reasonable 908-889-4422 statute, resolution, ordinance or regula- fee, as determined by the Council, for 908-561-6452 FREE ESTIMATES tion to be towed away from the scene of the uniforms supplied pursuant to this ordi- violation and to collect from the vehicle nance, but shall not charge a fee for the owner or the owner’s agent, on behalf of costs of required training or the issuance the Borough, the costs of the towing and of a certificate of appointment. Peter DiNizo JK’s Painting & subsequent storage of the vehicle before SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of surrendering the vehicle to the owner or ordinances inconsistent herewith are Mason & Contractor Wall Covering agent. hereby repealed to the extent of such Interior Painting § 34-51. Limitations. inconsistency. *All Mason Work A parking enforcement officer is not a SECTION 3. If any portion of this ordi- *Waterproof Basement Wallpaper Installation special law enforcement officer within the nance shall be determined to be invalid, meaning of the “Special Law Enforcement such determination shall not affect the *Professional Electrical Crown Molding Officers Act,” P.L. 1985, c. 439 (C. 40A:14- validity of the remaining portions of said Work with Lic. 146.8 et seq.) and is not a member of the ordinance. Plaster & Sheet Rock Repair police force of the Borough. Parking en- SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take Fanwood, NJ Call Joe Klingebiel forcement officers shall, however, serve effect upon final passage and publication under the direction of the Chief of Police. in accordance with law. Office: 908-889-5771 908-322-1956 No parking enforcement officer may carry NOTICE or use a firearm while on duty. A parking Cell: 908-456-1258 FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES enforcement officer is deemed to be on Notice is hereby given that Ordinance duty while the officer is performing the No. 17-17, was introduced and passed on public safety functions enumerated in § first reading at a meeting of the Borough OVAR REAL OLIVER A 34-50 and for which the officer is receiving Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the 30 Years compensation, if any, from the Borough at County of Union, State of New Jersey, held CLEANERS the rates or stipends as established by on the 22nd, DAY OF AUGUST 2017, and Experience Our company offers professional PAVING ordinance. that Ordinance No. 17-17, will be taken up § 34-52. Minimum qualifications for for further consideration for final passage & efficient cleaning at amazing Driveways • Parking Lots appointment as parking enforcement at the meeting of said Borough Council to prices. We offer our services to Seal Coating • Railroad Ties officer. be held in the Council Chambers of the Handyman residential and commercial Belgian Block Curbing No person may be appointed as a park- Municipal Building, 403 South Avenue, locations. We also specialize in Drainage Problems ing enforcement officer unless, at a mini- Garwood, New Jersey, on the 12th, DAY Lawn Sprinklers Cement Sidewalks mum, the person: OF SEPTEMBER 2017, at 7:15 p.m., or as offices and post construction. “Serving the area for over 60 years” a. Is a resident of this State during the soon thereafter as said matter can be Mr. Reliable Family Owned & Operated term of appointment; heard, at which time and place all persons For more info, (908) 276-1062 Fully Insured • FREE Estimates b. Is able to read, write, and speak the who may be interested therein will be given Please contact Dulce at English language proficiently; an opportunity to be heard concerning the www.Hydro-TekLtd.com (908) 462.4755 c. Has the mental capacity and physical same. (973) 951-8540 908-753-7281 ability to perform the tasks of parking en- ATTEST: forcement officer; Christina Ariemma d. Is of good moral character; and Municipal Clerk e. Has not been convicted of any offense 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $145.35 Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 • Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 • Call Jeff at 908-232-4407 • email Ad PDF to [email protected] Page 18 Thursday, August 24, 2017 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WESTFIELD from a business located on the 600 cessed and released pending a Supe- arrested on charges of possession of Wednesday, August 9, a business block of North Avenue. Further in- rior Court appearance. He also was less than 50 grams of suspected mari- located on the 200 block of East South vestigation revealed that she was in issued a summons for failing to main- juana and possession of parapherna- Avenue reported a theft. One or more possession of a fraudulent driver’s tain lamps. lia. A 2010 Infiniti was stopped at unknown suspects removed $20 from license. She was processed and re- Sunday, August 13, Amanda Maurer, the intersection of East South Av- the establishment. leased on a summons. rant from Jersey City, with $289 bail, had an active confirmed criminal 22, of Cranford was arrested on charges enue and Centennial Avenue for mul- Thursday, August 10, a Westfield Thursday, August 10, a resident of pursuant to a motor vehicle stop at warrant out of Plainfield Municipal of possession of a prescription legend tiple equipment violations. Follow- resident reported the theft of a bi- the 700 block of Fairacres Avenue West South and Summit Avenues. He Court in the amount of $1,033. He drug (Xanax and Percocet) and posing an investigation at the scene, cycle from the south-side train station reported being the victim of fraud. was processed and released on his was turned over to the Plainfield session of paraphernalia. A 2014 police located marijuana inside the between 5:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. the One or more unknown suspects gained own recognizance. Police Department in lieu of bail. Chevrolet was stopped at the intersec- vehicle. The driver, Oyawusi, was previous day. The bicycle is valued at access to the victim’s personal infor- Monday, August 14, Lionel Brown, Wednesday, August 16, Kehrry tion of Centennial and Winans Av- arrested, processed and released approximately $300. mation and were able to retrieve per- 44, of Elizabeth was arrested and Bernard, 24, of Elizabeth was ar- enues for speeding. Following an in- pending a Municipal Court appear- Thursday, August 10, a resident of sonal data and records. charged with driving while intoxi- rested on an outstanding traffic war- vestigation at the scene, police located ance. Oyawusi was issued motor the 800 block of Forest Avenue re- Thursday, August 10, a resident of cated (DWI) pursuant to a motor ve- rant from Union Township subsequent Xanax and Percocet inside the ve- vehicle summonses for driving with ported being the victim of a theft. the 500 block of Pierson Street re- hicle stop in the area of South Avenue to a motor vehicle stop on West South hicle. The driver, Maurer, was arrested, a suspended license, possession of a The victim stated that on August 9, ported being the victim of an act of near Windsor Avenue. He was trans- Avenue at the Scotch Plains border. processed and released pending a CDS inside a motor vehicle, cracked between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., one or criminal mischief. One or more un- ported to police headquarters, pro- He was transported to police head- Municipal Court appearance. She also windshield and unclear plates. more unknown suspects stole his bi- known suspects scratched and dam- cessed and released to a sober adult. quarters, processed and released af- was issued motor vehicle summonses Thursday, August 17, Jabril Th- cycle from the north-side train sta- aged the victim’s motor vehicle. Monday, August 14, Phillip Fassett, ter posting $200 bail. for speeding and possession of a con- ompson, 19, and Nirel Bravo, 20, tion parking lot. The missing item Friday, August 11, Westfield po- 45, of Elizabeth was arrested on an CRANFORD trolled dangerous substance (CDS) both of Plainfield, were arrested on was described as a black-colored lice officers responded to the North active confirmed Cumberland County Saturday, August 12, Anthony inside a motor vehicle. charges of possession of less than 50 Schwinn mountain bicycle, valued Plainfield Police Department and ar- Sheriff’s no-bail warrant pursuant to Debellis, 23, of Scotch Plains was Monday, August 14, Tyler Bailey, grams of suspected marijuana and at approximately $200. rested Edward A. Miller, 49, of a motor vehicle stop in the area of arrested on charges of possession of a 21, of Summit was arrested on possession of paraphernalia. While Thursday, August 10, Madeline Plainfield on an outstanding traffic Central Avenue and Virginia Street. CDS (cocaine) and possession of para- charges of possession of a CDS on routine patrol units located a parked Kevelson, 19, of Westfield was ar- warrant from Westfield with bail set He was transported to police head- phernalia. A 2011 Nissan was stopped (heroin and cocaine) and possession occupied 2006 Dodge in the area of rested and charged with shoplifting at $1,500. He was transported to quarters, where he was processed and at the intersection of East North Av- of paraphernalia. A 2001 Chevrolet South Union Avenue at Fairfield Av- Westfield police headquarters, pro- was stopped on East South Avenue enue. Following an investigation at PUBLIC NOTICE released after posting $200 cash bail enue and Forest Avenue for speeding. cessed and committed to the Union per an arrangement with the Following an investigation at the scene, for a seatbelt violation. Following the scene, police located marijuana UNION COUNTY BOARD County jail pending a Westfield Cumberland County Court. police located crack cocaine inside the an investigation at the scene, police inside the vehicle. The driver, Bravo, OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Municipal Court date. located heroin and cocaine inside and a passenger, Thompson, were NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Monday, August 14, a Westfield vehicle. The driver, Debellis, was ar- arrested, processed and released pend- Date Adopted: 8/17/17 Friday, August 11, Brian T. resident reported that his Dynacraft rested, processed and released pend- the vehicle. The driver, Bailey, was Public Notice is hereby given that the Hathaway, 40, of Westfield was ar- bicycle, black-and-white in color and ing a Superior Court appearance. arrested, processed and released ing a Municipal Court appearance. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- rested on an outstanding traffic war- valued at $120, was stolen from the Saturday, August 12, Keith Single- pending a Superior Court appear- Thursday, August 17, James ers has awarded a contract without com- rant from Westfield subsequent to a ance. Additionally, Bailey was is- Lakatos, Jr., 33, of Carteret was ar- petitive bidding as an extraordinary south-side train station between 7 a.m. ton, 31, of Newark was arrested and rested and charged with possession unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. motor vehicle stop at West North and 6:20 p.m. that day. The bicycle charged with possession of a prohib- sued motor vehicle summonses for 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the Avenue and Tuttle Parkway. He was was secured to a bicycle rack there, ited weapon. A 2004 Pontiac was failure to wear a seatbelt, no rear of a CDS (heroin) and possession of resolution authorizing it is available for transported to police headquarters, and when the victim returned, he saw stopped at the intersection of Myrtle view mirror, failure to exhibit docu- paraphernalia. A 2001 Jeep was public inspection in the Office of the Clerk processed and released after posting ments and possession of a CDS in a stopped at the intersection of Gar- of the Board. the lock had been cut. Street and Park Terrace for an equip- $89 bail. Tuesday, August 15, a tool box ment violation. Following an inves- motor vehicle. den State Parkway Northbound 137 RESOLUTION NO: 2017–701 Sunday, August 13, Joseph Fogel, Monday, August 14, Craig and East North Avenue for a seatbelt AWARDED TO: Florio, Kenny & Raval, containing various items was located tigation at the scene, police located a violation. Following an investiga- LLP of Hoboken, New Jersey 25, of Westfield was arrested on on the 1400 block of East Broad stun gun inside the vehicle. The Jacobson, Jr., 18, of Linden was ar- SERVICES: as special counsel to rep- charges of obstructing the adminis- Street. The items were transported to driver, Singleton, was arrested, pro- rested and charged with possession tion at the scene, police located resent Katherine Young in the matter en- tration of law, disorderly conduct and police headquarters for safekeeping. of less than 50 grams of suspected heroin inside the vehicle. Lakatos, a titled Farnia Bashaw v. UC, als. resisting arrest pursuant to a motor marijuana and possession of para- passenger, was arrested, processed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed Wednesday, August 16, Dennis Reading is Good For You $10,000.00 vehicle stop in the area of the 100 Rodriguez, 39, of Plainfield was phernalia. A 2004 Nissan was and released pending a Superior James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk block of Winchester Way. He was arrested on charges of possession stopped at the intersection of Cen- Court appearance. The driver was of the Board Chosen Freeholders transported to police headquarters, tennial Avenue and Raritan Road for issued motor vehicle summonses for 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $21.42 of less than 50 grams of suspected where he was processed and released marijuana and possession of drug careless driving. Following an in- driving with a suspended license and PUBLIC NOTICE with a complaint-summons. paraphernalia pursuant to a motor vestigation at the scene, police lo- failure to wear a seatbelt. Sunday, August 13, Harry vehicle stop on the 400 block of East cated marijuana inside the vehicle. Thursday, August 17, Albert UNION COUNTY BOARD Ramirez, 27, of Elizabeth was ar- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Daguizan, 41, of Somerset was ar- South Avenue. He was transported Jacobson, a passenger, was arrested, NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD rested on an outstanding traffic war- to police headquarters, where he processed and released pending a rested and charged with possession Date Adopted: 8/17/17 was processed and issued a com- Municipal Court appearance. The of less than 50 grams of suspected Public Notice is hereby given that the PUBLIC NOTICE plaint-summons. At police head- driver was issued a motor vehicle marijuana and possession of para- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- phernalia. A 2006 Hyundai was ers has awarded a contract without com- UNION COUNTY BOARD quarters it was discovered that he summons for careless driving. petitive bidding as an extraordinary OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS goleader.com/subscribe Tuesday, August 15, Opeyemi stopped at the intersection of unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PUBLIC NOTICE Oyawusi, 25, of South Orange was Kenilworth Boulevard and Chippewa 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the Date Adopted: 8/17/17 Public Notice is hereby given that the TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Way for speeding. Following an in- resolution authorizing it is available for PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE vestigation at the scene, police lo- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- of the Board. ers has awarded a contract without com- TAKE NOTICE that on the 16th day of UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD cated marijuana inside the vehicle. petitive bidding as an extraordinary August, 2017 the Planning Board of the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Ramirez, a passenger, was arrested, RESOLUTION NO: 2017-666 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Township of Cranford, in the County of NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD processed and released pending a amending (Resolution No. 2017-236) 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the Union took the following action: Date Adopted: 8/17/17 Date Adopted: 8/17/17 AWARDED TO: Prevention Links Inc. resolution authorizing it is available for Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Municipal Court appearance. Ramirez 1. Application # PBA-16-00009: Roselle, New Jersey public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- also was issued a motor vehicle sum- Adopted a Resolution of Memorialization SERVICE: to provide family Engage- of the Board. ers has awarded a contract without comers has awarded a contract without com- granting amended site plan approval to mons for failure to wear a seatbelt. ment Services based on the Juvenile Jus- petitive bidding as an extraordinary petitive bidding as an extraordinary RESOLUTION NO: 2017-684 Riverside Condominium Association, Inc., tice Commission unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. amending (Resolution No. 2017-27) Applicant, to eliminate two on-site parking PUBLIC NOTICE PERIOD: January 1, 2017-December 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the AWARDED TO: Ruderman, Horn & spaces and locate a recycling shed and 31, 2017 resolution authorizing it is available for resolution authorizing it is available for BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Esmerado of Springfield, New Jersey dumpster in said parking spaces on Block: COSTS: to award an additional public inspection in the Office of the Clerk public inspection in the Office of the Clerk PLANNING BOARD $18,349.00 a new subcontract total not to SERVICES: to provide specialized legal 266, Lot: 1 as designated on the Township of the Board. of the Board. Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- exceed $117,800.00 services to represent the County of Union Tax Map, also known as 4-8 Riverside NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk in connection with personnel matters Drive in the R-8 zone. RESOLUTION NO: 2017–640 RESOLUTION NO: 2017-635 PERIOD: January 1, 2017- December amending (Resolution No. 2015-607) AWARDED TO: V-Comm, Cranbury, FANWOOD, after public hearing on June of the Board Chosen Freeholders 2. Carried Application # PBA-17- 31, 2017 AWARDED TO: Pinnacle Consulting New Jersey 28, 2017 granted approval to Vanessa 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $24.48 00004: Hartz Mountain Industries, Appli- COSTS: in an amount not to exceed and Construction Services, Inc. SERVICE: for Federal Communications Hobbs for setback and coverage variances cant, 750 Walnut Avenue, Block: 541, Lot: PUBLIC NOTICE $35,000.00 for a total contract sum not to SERVICES: for additional construction Commission Radio Licensing Consulting for property at 60 Montrose, Fanwood, 2, C-3 Zone, Applicant is seeking to re- exceed $70,000.00 management services associated with the Services being Block 19 and Lot 12. zone the subject property to eliminate the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk Union County Justice Complex Renova- PERIOD: August 1, 2017- July 31, 2019 Documents pertaining to this application office and warehousing uses in favor of of the Board Chosen Freeholders tions-Phase III Elevator and Roof Replace- COSTS: in an amount not to exceed are available for public inspection at Bor- NOTICE OF MEETING DATE CHANGE multi-family residential use (136-13) to 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $24.48 ment Project $40,000.00 ough Hall during normal business hours. October 18, 2017. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN COSTS: in an amount not to exceed James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk Ms. Vanessa Hobbs that the Township Council of the Township PUBLIC NOTICE Ann Steinbach $144,000.00 for a new total contract of the Board Chosen Freeholders 60 Montrose Avenue of Scotch Plains has changed the date of Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 UNION COUNTY BOARD Board Secretary amount not to exceed $2,054,404.52 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $22.44 their September 19, 2017 Meeting. The 1 T - 8/24/17, The Times Fee: $15.30 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $24.99 James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk previously scheduled meetings of: of the Board Chosen Freeholders PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE September 19, 2017 has been Date Adopted: 8/17/17 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $24.48 UNION COUNTY BOARD changed to September 12, 2017. Public Notice is hereby given that the UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD Meeting start time is 7:00 p.m.; Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Council Chambers ers has awarded a contract without com- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: 8/17/17 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD petitive bidding as an extraordinary The meetings will be held in the Council Date Adopted: 8/17/17 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 8/17/17 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Chambers of the Scotch Plains Municipal Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 8/17/17 ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- resolution authorizing it is available for New Jersey. ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the petitive bidding as an extraordinary ers has awarded a contract through a public inspection in the Office of the Clerk The Township of Scotch Plains does not petitive bidding as an extraordinary Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. competitive contracting process pursuant of the Board. discriminate against persons with disabili- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. ers has awarded a contract without com- 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the to N.J.S.A.40A:11-4.1 et seq. This con- ties. Those individuals requiring auxiliary RESOLUTION NO: 2017-688 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the petitive bidding as an extraordinary resolution authorizing it is available for tract and the resolution authorizing such aids and services where necessary must AWARDED TO: Unum Insurance resolution authorizing it is available for unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk are available for public inspection in the notify the ADA Coordinator of the Town- Company, Worcester, MA public inspection in the Office of the Clerk 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the of the Board. Office of the Clerk of the Board. ship of Scotch Plains at least seventy-two SERVICE: to award the annual Short of the Board. resolution authorizing it is available for RESOLUTION NO: 2017-695 RESOLUTION NO: 2017-638 (72) hours in advance of the meeting. Term and Long Term Disability Insurance RESOLUTION NO: 2017–696 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk AWARDED TO: B & M Consultants, amending (Resolution No. 2015-687) BOZENA LACINA Policy amending (Resolution No. 2015-757) of the Board. Inc. Elizabeth, New Jersey AWARDED TO: NMS Laboratories Municipal Clerk PERIOD: September 1, 2017-August AWARDED TO: LaCorte, Bundy, RESOLUTION NO: 2017-697 SERVICE: to provide countable work Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 1 T - 8/24/17, The Times Fee: $23.46 31, 2018 Varady & Kinsella of Union, New Jer- amending (Resolution No. 2016-978) activity programs that offer opportunities SERVICES: for post-mortem toxicology COSTS: in an amount not to exceed sey AWARDED TO: Bauch, Zucker, to acquire the skills, training. Lab Services PUBLIC NOTICE $230,000.00 SERVICES: in the matter entitled Hatfield of Springield, New Jersey PERIOD: August 1, 2017- December PERIOD: September 1, 2015- August James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk 31, 2018 31, 2017 UNION COUNTY BOARD Marissa Taylor-Munger v. UC, als. SERVICES: in the matter entitled of the Board Chosen Freeholders COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: an additional $24,000.00 for a OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS COSTS: in an amount not to exceed Stephen Repella v. UC, als. 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $22.95 $172,000.00 total amount not to exceed:$114,000.00 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD $10,000.00 for a sum not to ex- COSTS: in an amount not to exceed James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk Date Adopted: 8/17/17 ceed$20,000.00 $10,000.00 for a sum not to ex- of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders Public Notice is hereby given that the PUBLIC NOTICE James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk ceed$40,000.00 of the Board Chosen Freeholders James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $22.44 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- UNION COUNTY BOARD 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $22.95 of the Board Chosen Freeholders ers has awarded a contract without com- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $22.44 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE petitive bidding as an extraordinary NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PUBLIC NOTICE unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Date Adopted: 8/17/17 PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the Public Notice is hereby given that the UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS resolution authorizing it is available for Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD public inspection in the Office of the Clerk ers has awarded a contract without com- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 8/17/17 Date Adopted: 8/17/17 of the Board. petitive bidding as an extraordinary Date Adopted: 8/17/17 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the RESOLUTION NO: 2017–670 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 8/17/17 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- amending (Resolution No.2014-776) 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without comers has awarded a contract without com- AWARDED TO: Rees Jones, Inc., of resolution authorizing it is available for ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as an extraordinary petitive bidding as an extraordinary Montclair, New Jersey public inspection in the Office of the Clerk petitive bidding as an extraordinary ers has awarded a contract without com- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. SERVICES: to provide Design and Con- of the Board. unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. petitive bidding as an extraordinary 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. resolution authorizing it is available for resolution authorizing it is available for struction Administration Services for the RESOLUTION NO: 2017-672 resolution authorizing it is available for 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the public inspection in the Office of the Clerk public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Ashbrook Golf Course Bunker and Irriga- amending (Resolution No. 2016-257) public inspection in the Office of the Clerk resolution authorizing it is available for of the Board. of the Board. tion System Improvement Project AWARDED TO: Cumming Construc- of the Board. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk COSTS: to reduce the original contract tion of Cranford, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO: 2017-658 RESOLUTION NO: 2017–700 of the Board. amount by $50,000.00 for a new contract SERVICE: to provide construction man- RESOLUTION NO: 2017–641 amending (Resolution No. 2017-574) AWARDED TO: LaCorte Bundy amount not to exceed $171,026.00 agement services associated with the Ash amending (Resolution No. 2016-690) RESOLUTION NO: 2017-657 AWARDED TO: Various Agencies Varady & Kinsella of Union, New Jer- James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk Brook Golf Course Renovation at Gallop- AWARDED TO: Netta Architects amending (Resolution No. 2016-592) SERVICE: to provide various activities, sey of the Board Chosen Freeholders ing Hill Golf Course SERVICES: for additional architectural/ AWARDED TO: Various Agencies programs and services that address the SERVICES: as special counsel to rep- 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $23.97 COSTS: for an additional amount not engineering services associated with the SERVICE: to provide emergency shel- self-sufficiency needs of low income resi- resent Charles Gillon in the matter entitled to exceed $608,986.00 for a new contract Union County Justice Complex-Phase III- ter services dents Farnia Bashaw v. UC, als. PUBLIC NOTICE amount not to exceed $1,208,986.00 Oriscello Correctional Facilities Interior PERIOD: August 1, 2017-December 31, COSTS: award increase in the amount COSTS: in an amount not to exceed James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk Alterations 2017 of $179,829 for a new grand total of $10,000.00 UNION COUNTY BOARD of the Board Chosen Freeholders COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: with no change in funding and $680,507 James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $23.97 $1,606,030.00 no other changes to the spending plan James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk of the Board Chosen Freeholders NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk agreements. of the Board Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $22.44 Date Adopted: 8/17/17 PUBLIC NOTICE of the Board Chosen Freeholders James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $22.95 Public Notice is hereby given that the 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $22.95 of the Board Chosen Freeholders PUBLIC NOTICE Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- UNION COUNTY BOARD 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $22.95 PUBLIC NOTICE ers has awarded a contract without com- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD petitive bidding as an extraordinary NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Date Adopted: 8/17/17 UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 8/17/17 resolution authorizing it is available for Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 8/17/17 Public Notice is hereby given that the public inspection in the Office of the Clerk ers has awarded a contract without com- Date Adopted: 8/17/17 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- of the Board. petitive bidding as an extraordinary Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 8/17/17 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as an extraordinary RESOLUTION NO: 2017-639 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as an extraordinary unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. AWARDED TO: Various Agencies resolution authorizing it is available for petitive bidding as an extraordinary ers has awarded a contract without com- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the Central Jersey Legal Services $6,250.00 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. petitive bidding as an extraordinary 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for Elizabeth Coalition to House the Home- of the Board. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk less $59,375.00 resolution authorizing it is available for 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. Family Promise $11,056.00 RESOLUTION NO: 2017-687 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk resolution authorizing it is available for of the Board. The Salvation Army (Elizabeth) AWARDED TO: SSDC Services Corp., RESOLUTION NO: 2017-668 of the Board. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk $32,826.00 28125, Novi, Michigan. RESOLUTION NO: 2017-690 amending (Resolution No. 2017-597) of the Board. Urban League of Union County SERVICE: to provide Medicare and Dis- RESOLUTION NO: 2017–698 AWARDED TO: Development Direc- AWARDED TO: Various Agencies $15,493.00 ability Monitoring Services for the County amending (Resolution No. 2016-228) RESOLUTION NO: 2017-699 tions LLC, of Rahway, New Jersey SERVICE: to provide services to Union SERVICE: to provide housing reloca- of Union AWARDED TO: Palumbo, Renaud & AWARDED TO: Bauch, Zucker, SERVICES: to provide administration of County residents 60 years of age or older tion and stabilization services, and tenant- PERIOD: for thirty-six consecutive DeAppolonio of Cranford, New Jersey Hatfield of Springfield, New Jersey the Union County Home Improvement Pro- and/or their caregivers based rental assistance months. SERVICES: in the matter entitled Wanda SERVICES: as special counsel to rep- gram and Senior Home Improvement Grant PERIOD: January 1, 2017- December PERIOD: September 1, 2017-March 31, COSTS: in amount not to exceed Minch v. UC, als. resent the County of Union in the matter PERIOD: September1, 2017-August 31, 31, 2017 2018 $80,000 for Discovery $40,000 for recov- COSTS: in an amount not to exceed entitled Farnia Bashaw v. UC, als. 2018 COSTS: to reflect an increase in the COSTS: in the total amount not to ex- ery and $225,000 for Development for a $10,000.00 for a sum not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: in the amount not to exceed amount of $452,685 for a new grant total ceed $125,000.00 total cost not to exceed $345,000.00 $20,000.00 $10,000.00 $329,000.00 not to exceed $5,098,506. James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $28.56 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $24.48 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $22.44 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T - 8/24/17, The Leader Fee: $23.97 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 24, 2017 Page 19 Sense & Sensibility Comes to POPCORN Life at UCPAC’s Main Stage Menashe The Child is Father of the Man RAHWAY, NJ – The Aquila The- Reaney, and Michael Rivers. This cast 3 popcorns atre Company, a renowned interna- boasts a roster of highly-trained acting One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent tional touring company, is stopping by professionals with an extensive list of the Union County Performing Arts previous productions including A Mid- By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER for the week leading up to his Center’s (UCPAC) Main Stage during summer Night’s Dream, Twelfth Night, film critic mother’s much anticipated, one-year a full U.S. tour of Jane Austen’s Sense The Importance of Being Earnest, and While director Joshua Z. memorial service. & Sensibility. The company’s produc- many more. Weinstein’s Menashe is on first Thus the stage is set for the sub- tion of Sense & Sensibility at UCPAC Sense & Sensibility is one of Jane blush a touching look into a child plot, which plays like something on Sunday, October 8 will star Lewis Austen’s most popular novels. First custody battle being waged by either Sholem Aleichem or Aesop Brown, Lauren Drennan, Tyler La published in 1811, it was anony- Menashe, a Hasidic grocery clerk might have written. Menashe, in a Marr, James Lavender, Rebecca mously written “By A Lady” in order in Borough Park, Brooklyn, further grand attempt to prove to the dis- to conceal her identity. The charac- reflection reveals a much larger, paraging community at large, but ters of her tale live in a world where equal opportunity meditation about more importantly to his son, that he choices are especially limited for the human condition. Therefore, just is a mensch, is hell-bent on organiz- Grillestone women. The story revolves around as with the much underrated docu- ing and hosting the memorial ser- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 the lives of the two Dashwood sisters, mentary, Deli Man (2014), the slo- vice. Rooting for him to earn his adults. The kids were busy with pizza, Elinor who is level headed and full of MAKING A DIFFERENCE...Eleven students and three chaperones from The gan “You don’t have to be Jewish to cred, we peer into the loneliness of pasta and, of course, chicken fingers. sense and the hopelessly romantic Wardlaw-Hartridge (W-H) School in Edison learned about culture, service and love Levy’s real Jewish rye bread” the individual…the conflict of self The sesame tuna came with a crispy Marianne. After the untimely and survival during an amazing experience on a two-week service learning trip to also applies to this Yiddish-spoken vs. the group and the never-ending rice cake and glaze that complemented unexpected death of their father, both Peru. W-H continued its partnership with the World Leadership School, an film with English subtitles. The so- need for approbation from both el- it perfectly, and were just as delicious sisters and their mother are forced to organization that transforms learning and empowers young leaders. The adven- ciologically curious of every stripe ements. the next day since we took the left- leave their comfortable lives, while ture provided many rewarding educational aspects, including a wonderful con- can find value here. O.K., Menashe is somewhat of a overs home. The short ribs were over their half brother and his wife inherit nection with native homestay families. The students discovered the beauty of the Still, like the response from the nebbish. Yet he is in varying degree a bed of creamy whipped potatoes, the family estate. The only hope for Peruvian culture while pushing themselves to physical and mental limits during a grandma who is asked if chicken loveable… not because of it, but in which could have used a little more these two sisters is a profitable mar- grueling 10-hour hike in the Andes mountains. soup, oft known as Jewish penicil- spite of it. Representing both the seasoning, but that’s just splitting riage. This play will take the audience lin, will cure a cold, “It wouldn’t frailty and determination of being, hairs. The scallops were large, per- through the journey of the young hurt” in this case to be at least a he is a human with his own dreams fectly cooked and well seasoned. women to their new home with their Local Student Selected to little Jewish, in spirit if not in fact. and aspirations. Hence his fight with In addition to the indoor dining widowed mother, a meager cottage But although there may be figures those powers that would define him room and bar, there is a beautiful on the property of a distant relative, of speech and values espoused rec- is a defense of the imaginary statues outdoor dining area with a bar and big where they experience love, romance, Sing at US Open ognizable to those more or less fa- he has erected in his own honor, and screen TV’s that they have artfully and heartbreak. miliar with Jewish traditions, the representative of a struggle for the secluded from the noise of Route 22. Tickets are available for $20 to $35 FLUSHING, N.Y. – The United select number of contestants from glimpse into this insular culture legitimacy of his soul. While the Another indoor dining area is also with assigned seating. For ticket pur- States Tennis Association today an- the online audition were invited to should prove equally new and com- group dynamic demands perfection, available for private functions. chases, please visit the Box Office nounced the names of 12 vocalists, participate in an in-person call-back pelling to anyone but actual we suspect it internally cries for the In several trips, I’ve never been located at 1601 Irving Street in ages 14 and under, who will perform audition, where they performed in Hasidim. innocence it must scorn. disappointed with my meal, or the Rahway, N.J. The Box Office can patriotic-themed songs during the front of a panel of judges from the Point of disclosure: No Torah Proffering these subtleties amidst service. Grillestone is a well-run es- also be reached via email at night sessions of the 2017 US Open music and entertainment industries. scholar here, I’m the kid who, when realistic location settings, director tablishment. [email protected] and phone at and at Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day. The The US Open is one of the world’s after Rabbi Kahn declared me a Weinstein, working from a script he *** (732) 499-8226. The Union County lineup for this year’s US Open fea- highest-attended annual sporting full-fledged Bar Mitzvah and then wrote with Alex Lipschultz and Grillestone is located at 2377 Performing Arts Center is easily ac- tures talent from throughout the New events, making this a great opportu- asked if he would be seeing me at Musa Syeed, doesn’t pretend to say Route 22, West, Scotch Plains, N.J. cessible to major roads and public York metropolitan area, as well as nity for the chosen performers. These post-graduate Talmudic studies on anything earthshattering or reveal- $$ transportation. from Arizona, Florida and Hawaii; children will join the group of music Sunday, answered, “Uh, I don’t think ing about the cloistered society in among them is Dan Kaznowski, nine, industry leaders who have performed so.” I was done. My parents were which his story takes place. Rather, of Scotch Plains. at the event, including Lenny Kravitz, satisfied. Now there would be more he politely and respectfully borrows NJ Intergenerational Orch. This year marked the 10th anni- Ariana Grande, Rihanna, Demi time for baseball, though, perhaps it to serve as a microcosm for his versary of the US Open Anthem Au- Lovato, Phil Collins, Renee Elise in ironic exchange for not immedi- greater egalitarian message, the ditions. The audition process for Goldsberry, Di9ana Ross, Art ately being earmarked for the Hell noble thought of which would prob- Seeks New Members these coveted spots began earlier Garfunkel, Aretha Franklin and Tony we say we don’t have, I didn’t be- ably plant a happily bemused smile this summer, when more than 200 Bennett. This year’s Opening Night come any better a ballplayer than I on Menashe’s face. NEW PROVIDENCE – New Jer- sion), rehearses from 5:45 to 7 p.m. performers submitted performances Ceremony will feature global super- was a Jew. All the same, I’m proud *** sey Intergenerational Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra, the more via a nationwide online audition. A star Shania Twain. to be the hypocritical product of my Menashe, rated PG, is an A24 (NJIO) is excited to welcome new- advanced symphony orchestra, re- history. release directed by Joshua Z. comers to its 24th season. Whether hearses from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. Likewise, I think Menashe, a wid- Weinstein and stars Menashe Lustig, a musician looking for an excellent NJIO’s first concert of the season Singers Invited to Join ower well played by Menashe Ruben Niborski and Meyer non-competitive orchestra to join is Sunday, November 12 at 3 p.m. at Lustig, while dedicated to the back- Schwartz. Running time: 82 min- or an avid classical music lover seek- the neo-Gothic Crescent Avenue ground from which he has sprung, utes. ing free concerts, NJIO invites new- Presbyterian Church in Plainfield. Crescent Choral Society takes umbrage at some of the rules comers to learn more about this or- Symphony Orchestra, conducted by that have of late come to weigh ganization based in New Provi- Artistic Director Warren Cohen, will PLAINFIELD – The Crescent Cho- ral piece for 1000 voices at Lincoln heavily on him. Specifically, and I dence. play works by Tchaikovsky and ral Society is currently welcoming Center. didn’t know this one that serves as Florence At the beginning of the 2017-18 Brahms, as well as Beethoven’s new singers for its 2017-2018 sea- Rehearsals are held on Monday the crux of the tale, it is written that CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 season, NJIO will hold two open Symphony No. 6 “Pastorale.” The son. All parts are open and singers of evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the a child cannot be raised in a home ies, it’s fun to stroll aimlessly through house rehearsals on Thursdays, Sep- orchestra will accompany violinist all ages are invited to join the Society Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church where there is no woman. Well, it’s Florence, cutting through the vari- tember 7 and 14. Musicians of all Daniel Seog, the first-place winner for its 36th season. The Society’s new in Plainfield. The first rehearsal is been almost a year since his wife ous narrow streets and alleyways ages and abilities are welcome to of NJIO’s annual Young Artist Con- Artistic Director, Deborah Simpkin slated for September 11 and begins at Leah’s untimely death and and catching a few minutes of rest in join one or all of the orchestras certo Competition. Intermezzo Or- King, will conduct the opening con- 6:45 p.m. with a “Meet ‘n Greet.” For Menashe’s son, Rieven, superbly any of the piazzas that are found during these rehearsals. It’s the start chestra will perform works by Bach cert, “Basically Brahms,” featuring the Brahms concert, rehearsal dates acted by Ruben Niborski, is being throughout this city of less than of a new concert period and the and Brahms. Brahms’ German Requiem and selec- are, September 11, 18, 25; October 2, raised at his uncle Eizik’s house. 400,000 people. Shops and restau- music is new to everyone. Newcom- Contact Administrator Mary Beth tions from his Liebeslieder Walzes. 9, 16, 23, 30 followed by a dress Menashe has no plans to wed. rants abound, and we came across ers are invited to get the feel of the Sweet at (908) 603-7691 or No auditions are necessary to join rehearsal on Friday, November 3 and Understandably, our title charac- several eateries that we’re sure to orchestra and see why the musi- [email protected] to become a member the Choral Society, just a love of then the public performance on Sat- ter, thought of as a bit of a schlemiel return to, including Osteria Santo cians love being a part of the NJIO or obtain more information about singing masterworks from all periods urday, November 4 at 4 p.m. by his in-laws, his employer and the Spirito and the rooftop of the Hotel family. Prelude Ensemble, an en- the organization. with seasoned choral singers in a warm The Crescent Avenue Presbyterian congregation where he worships, Pitti Palace. And don’t forget to have semble intended for beginning and inviting atmosphere. The Society Church is located at 716 Watchung perhaps because of his dreaminess at least one glass of Chianti. strings, rehearses 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. LEADER/TIMES is especially excited to have Ms. King Avenue in Plainfield. There is ample and lack of ambition, misses regu- We also booked a day trip that took Intermezzo Orchestra, an interme- conducting this November concert. secure parking for singers at the lar interaction with his son. And the us through a portion of Tuscany, with diate-level full symphony orchestra CLASSIFIED ADS PAY She is an advocate and teacher of church. boy, a sweet little kid who wishes the first stop being in Siena, about an (strings, winds, brass, and percus- choral singing and conducts through- For more information on the Cho- dad would wear the traditional long hour’s drive south of Florence. This out the metropolitan area, most re- ral Society, email B.D. Bills at coat and fur-lined hat, nonetheless small provincial capital is home to a cently as a guest conductor for the [email protected] or Michael adores his somewhat beautiful cathedral and an annual me- world premiere of David Lang’s cho- Tackvic at [email protected] or discombobulated father. Happily, dieval horse race that sounded as if it just simply attend the September 11 the doubtlessly devoted link be- were the social and cultural event of rehearsal to sing the Brahms Re- tween the two isn’t lost on the Rabbi. the year. Next up was San Gimignano, Schetelich Named to quiem. Winningly portrayed by Meyer a small, walled medieval town built on Wheaton College Schwartz, the Ruv, as the aged, re- a hilltop and featuring several towers Draper Earns SNHU ligious leader is respectfully re- that can be spotted from miles away. Spring Dean's List ferred to in the community, is the After a delicious lunch of bruschetta, WHEATON, Ill. – Wheaton Col- President's List physical embodiment of the bibli- cheeses and pasta, along with a fun lege student James Schetelich of MANCHESTER, N.H. – Southern cal civilization he dedicatedly and generous wine-tasting, we headed Scotch Plains was named to the New Hampshire University (SNHU) serves. While stern upon initial in- to Pisa, home of the leaning tower that Dean's List for the spring 2017 se- congratulates Trisha Draper of troduction, it is soon obvious that is, yes, very touristy but also very cool mester. Cranford on being named to the spring he wasn’t absent the day his rabbi to see up close. To earn Dean's List honors at 2017 President's List. gave the lesson on Solomon the Wheaton, an undergraduate student Eligibility for the President's List Wise. Although he won’t grant See it all on the Web! must carry 12 or more credit hours requires that a student accumulate an Menashe dispensation from the im- and achieve a 3.5 grade point average academic grade point average (GPA) perative, he sees the judiciousness www.goleader.com or higher on the 4.0 scale. of 3.7-4.0. of allowing him to take Rieven home School Days Are Coming!

GRADUATES...On June 4 the Class of 2017 graduated at the 123rd Kent Place School commencement. Among the 71 members of the Class of 2017, from left to right, are: Jessiey Ken-Kwofie, Natalie Anzevino and Allai Regan. During the VALUED ADVERTISERS: ceremony, Miss Regan was awarded the Carol P. Dorian Prize for Dance. The THE JAMES WARD award is in honor of Carol, a Kent Place alumna from the Class of 1975, who died Your local newspaper is a trusted friend, of cancer in 1987. The arts were one of her greatest loves while at Kent Place. counselor and buying guide to its readers. MANSION Now is the time to get your message in front of Back-to-School shoppers. Place your Ad Make Our Mansion Your Mansion today for maximum exposure ... “THE BEST KEPT SECRET” IN NEW JERSEY you’ll be glad you did! Specializing in weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries, holiday parties and fundraisers. The Westfield Leader MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY! ) * The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES & ) '# ! )( %AST"ROAD3TREETs7ESTFIELD .*ss !% ) +"&# +"+ 908-232-4407 [email protected] www.JamesWardMansion.com "& '++ "& #"# Page 20 Thursday, August 24, 2017 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION AN EVENING WITH JOHN POPPER AND FRIENDS Opening Act: Katrina Woolverton SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway Box Office: 732.499.8226 • www.ucpac.org/events USE PROMO CODE PAC17 FOR 30% OFF! Florence: City of Art, History, Wine And Sunsets

By FRED T. ROSSI A few must-see sites as you mean- unfinished sculptures by Specially Written for the Summer Travel Series der through the city’s narrow and Michelangelo as well as a small but FLORENCE, ITALY – I must be a winding streets: The thousand-year- interesting display of musical instru- sucker for love-at-first-sight stories old Ponte Vecchio, a lovely stone ments from centuries ago. because I’ve fallen instantly in love arch bridge over the Arno with two- Across the Arno, on the south side several times in Europe. The first time and three-story buildings housing of Florence that doesn’t feel quite as was 26 years ago when I exited the mostly jewelers and art dealers. Then touristy, you’ll find Palazzo Pitti, a Paris Metro and spotted the Eiffel there’s the Basilica di Santa Maria mostly Renaissance palace built in Tower several hundred yards in front del Fiore, the huge 700-year-old the 15th century and now the largest of me. The same thing happened in Gothic cathedral also known as the museum complex in Florence. We’d Amsterdam in 2010, Iceland and Por- Duomo because of its massive dome had our fill of museums by this point, tugal in 2012, Norway last summer that rises nearly 400 feet and domi- so we skipped Pitti and instead en- and Aix-en-Provence four months ago. nates the city’s skyline and is visible tered the adjoining Boboli Gardens, And six years ago, I stepped off a for miles. Nearby is the Laurentian a beautiful 11-acre park that is home train from Rome and instantly fell in Library, designed by Michelangelo to a collection of sculptures dating love with Florence, the capital of and home to more than 11,000 manu- from the 16th through the 18th cen- Italy’s picturesque Tuscany region. I scripts and 4,500 early printed books. turies, along with some Roman an- only spent about 10 hours there that If art is your thing, Florence is the tiquities. time, but knew I had to go back. And place to peruse some of the most One tip: For extremely popular earlier this month, we spent a week in famous pieces by some of the most places like Uffizi and Accademia Florence that included a day of famous artists. Along the Arno stands Gallery and the Duomo, it’s best to sightseeing around the Tuscany, with the massive Uffizi Gallery, one of buy tickets in advance so you can its rolling hills, wineries and ancient the world’s oldest and most famous pretty much skip what are often very history. art museums. Here, one can actually long lines to get in. They’re avail- We arrived right in the midst of see — up close — paintings by da able online and will save you a great Fred T. Rossi for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times TRAMONTO BELLISSIMO...Watching the setting sun over the Arno River in Florence is a must-see for visitors to the Italy’s worst heat wave in years, with Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli and deal of time waiting in lines. Tuscan capital. daytime temperatures topping 100 Rembrandt. Many evenings, as the After a day of sightseeing, get degrees and bottled water and gelatos clock neared midnight, we ran across yourself up to Piazzale constantly in hand. Italians are a hardy informal performances in the Michelangelo, a large square set on people because air conditioning — museum’s giant courtyard by classi- a bluff above the Arno that offers not Grillestone Gives Diners except at our wonderful hotel — was cal music ensembles, which were a only panoramic views of the city pretty hard to find. Instead, people charming way to wrap up our day. below and the countryside beyond, went about their day, sitting outside at A big thrill for us was several but also magnificent views of the restaurants and cafes and eating and blocks up the street at the Accademia setting sun. Hundreds gather here Consistently Good Food, Service drinking under the broiling sun. We Gallery, an unassuming-looking every evening to meet friends, drink hoped to find brief respites in several building that houses one of the wine and bade farewell to the day By LAUREN S. BARR order a cadre of delicious drinks in One tip for dining at Grillestone, museums but they, too, didn’t seem to planet’s most famous sculptures: while taking in a vista that is one of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times small or large fish bowls, I recom- go there hungry, because the portions think air conditioning was necessary. Michelangelo’s David — an impos- the prettiest I’ve seen: the endless mend either Uber or a designated are enormous. We started with But enough about the weather. Flo- ing 17-foot high marble statue crafted and uneven red rooftops punctuated SCOTCH PLAINS – Whether it’s driver. calamari, tuna and nachos. The per- rence is wonderful, hot or cold. It’s more than 500 years ago that is by the Duomo, with the River Arno been a late night drink and snack, a The menu offers a wide variety of fectly fried calamari came with a tra- the birthplace of the Renaissance and breathtaking in both its size and gently flowing below and, in the dinner out with the girls, or a relaxing American specialties for the meat and ditional marinara sauce, there was home to some incredible museums, beauty. Unlike my initial visit in 2011, distance ahead of the setting sun, the family meal Grillestone in Scotch potato lovers, along with seafood and also a spicy aioli dipping sauce. The wonderful photo opportunities, photographs of this incredible piece mountains of Tuscany. The restau- Plains has become a consistent choice sushi. There’s even a children’s menu, nachos were incredible, piled high memorable restaurants and beautiful of art are now permitted, and David rant LaLoggia, just above the pi- for its delicious food, reasonable ensuring something for everyone. with chili, jalepenos, lettuce and salsa. views of the gentle River Arno, which certainly loves the camera’s lens — azza, is wonderful and offers equally prices, good drinks and excellent ser- Last weekend we took the whole For dinner it was scallops, short slices through Florence on its way to from every conceivable angle. Don’t lovely views. vice. family, along with friends and their ribs, tuna and a hamburger for the the Tyrrhenian Sea on Italy’s west skip the rest of the Accademia Gal- As with other great European cit- With a full bar, and the ability to children. CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 coast. lery, which contains several large CONTINUED ON PAGE 19

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KULIK 4-FOR-4, 2 DOUBLES, 4 RUNS; MONTEFUSCO 3 RBI; McCLUNG 3-3, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 RUNS Riverside Nips Top Line, 10-9, in UC 50+ B Division Game 1

By DAVID B. CORBIN inning and managed hold off at shortstop but his most im- third in the seventh, in both for the third out of the first Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the Top Liners, who had the go- pressive was when he hauled in a situations preventing further inning. He was also the middle Playoff time in the Union ahead run on base, 10-9. pop fly in shallow centerfield in scoring. man in a 1 (Bob Greco)-4-3 County Senior 50+ Softball Although there were a number the fifth inning. The Top Liners were not to be (Dave “Duck” Ball) double play League has arrived and the men of key hits, there were, at least, Riverside third baseman Den- outdone defensively, however. in the third inning. Ball also of second-seeded Riverside Inn as many key defensive plays that nis Maluchnik made several fine Second baseman Whitey absorbed a flaming liner in the and third-seeded Top Line Ap- either prevented runs or plays also. His best two came McCormack prevented runs with fourth inning. Shortstop Greg pliances rose to the occasion squashed rallies and the very one right after another in the a diving scoop of a grounder Hartnett was involved in sev- with refined performances both first was performed by Riverside fourth inning when he converted that he converted to a putout eral putouts, including corral- offensively and, especially, de- centerfielder Rich Conklin, who a backhand stab to a putout then ling a steaming liner in the sixth. fensively in Game 1 of the B gunned down a runner heading followed with a stretching grab Reading is Good For You While manning first base, Dave Division semifinal round at to third in the top of the first of a hot liner from a Top Liner. Lloyd hauled in a difficult popup Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains inning. Conklin added another Second baseman Joe Hrubash near the screen along the first on August 17. The Riversiders scary, knee-sliding and thudding also got into the act with some baseline and Ron Kulik chased were clinging to a 10-8 lead snag in the fifth inning. John fine putouts and Paul Newton down several fly balls while pa- entering the top of the seventh McClung made several slick plays made three key grabs, the first trolling right field. two in the sixth inning and the Offensively, Kulik was the man that the Riversiders could not See & Subscribe at get out. He went 4-for-4 with a BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo Probitas Verus Honos pair of doubles and scored all four times. Because of his speed Submit commentary and items for publishing. as a pinch runner, he also proved Email to [email protected] goleader.com/subscribe l'ennemi du journaliste CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, August 24, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

more photos next page Legal Newspaper for Union County, Cranford Riverside Inn Nips Top Line Appliance, 10-9, in UC 50+ B Division Semi Game 1 to be Top Line. McCormack also (run) and Maluchnik tapped RBI to lead off the top of the first and Hartnett’s single to right- Montefusco’s sac fly in the fifth. went 4-for-4 and scored once singles. Conklin (walk), Mike and McCormack followed with a center. Riverside answered with In the sixth, Hartnett wiggled a and Hartnett went 3-for-3 with Glavine and Tom Murray each single to center. Kulik scored on a pair of runs. McClung chopped single past first, Greco doubled two RBI and scored once. Don singled and scored once. An- DiMaggio’s groundout to third. a single and Wolansky walked right down the leftfield line and “The Count” Montefusco rapped thony Abbaleo singled once and Ball reached base on an error and both scored, respectively, Caldwell cracked a two-run a pair of RBI sacrifice flies and Hrubash scored once. then Hartnett and Greco fol- on Maluchnik’s single to right single to center, narrowing an RBI single. Greco doubled, Kulik yanked a single to right lowed with RBI singles to put and Polinitza’s sac fly to right. Riverside’s lead to 10-8. singled, scored once and had an Top Line on top, 3-0. Riverside stretched its lead to After the Riversiders went RBI. Rory Caldwell had two But the Riverside flowed with 10-5 with four runs in the fourth. down 1-2-3 in the sixth, Top singles and two RBI. Ray Reading is Good For You four runs. McClung looped a Conklin singled to right and Line began a two-out rally in DiMaggio doubled, scored once double into left and Wolansky Glavine singled to left. Murray the seventh beginning with and added an RBI. slashed an RBI double to right. loaded the bases with an infield Kulik’s double to center. Riverside had two individuals Newton punched an RBI single single. Hrubash’s grounder to McCormack poked a single to that Top Line failed to get out. to center, Polinitza hammered short resulted in an error, al- left and Montefusco whacked McClung singled twice, doubled, an RBI double over the lowing Conklin to score then an RBI single to left and repre- scored twice and had two RBI. centerfielder’s head then scored McClung drilled a two-run single sented the go-ahead run at first Tom Wolansky ripped an RBI on Mario Fastiggi’s fielder’s to left. Wolansky slashed an base. DiMaggio sent a low liner double, an RBI single, walked choice. RBI single to right. to left but Newton charged for- once and scored twice. Rich Top Line regained the lead, 5- Kulik doubled and scored on ward and snagged the ball for Polinitza (run scored) slammed 4, in the third when Kulik and the final out. an RBI double, singled and goleader.com/subscribe McCormack scored, respec- Top Line 302 012 1 9 added an RBI sac fly. Newton tively, on Montefusco’s sac fly Probitas Verus Honos Riverside 402 400 x 10 Page S-3 Thursday, August 24, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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HINKE additional damage from the Tax Department of Environmental GARWOOD — The borough coun- tion, the fire house roof and new Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Day storm, and in 2011, Hurri- Protection (NJDEP) had stamped cil, during Tuesday’s meeting, equipment for the Department CRANFORD — The environmen- cane Irene further damaged the its approval, the township’s ordi- unanimously agreed in open dis- of Public Works. tal commission and the flood ad- home, according to the flood nance for stormwater manage- cussion to replace accounting and At last month’s council meeting, visory committee, as well as resi- advisory committee. ment is stricter than the NJDEP’s tax clerk Christopher Houghton. Councilman Louis Petruzzelli in- dents, came out to last The applicant withdrew the ap- standards, Ms. Dirman said. This Mr. Houghton served under Sandy troduced the concept to protect Wednesday’s planning board plication at the end of the meet- property is situated in the flood Bruns, the borough’s certified fi- new public works equipment by meeting in protest of a proposal ing after the board requested plain, and currently has water nancial officer, treasurer, assistant proposing that a storage facility to subdivide 112 Park Drive, the SCODEE LLC have its engineer pooling around the grounds. administrator and tax collector. be built. Mr. Petruzzelli said the corner lot at the end of the road- revise the stormwater drainage In 2013, the township desig- Mr. Houghton will be replaced long-term benefits for protecting way that is situated across the plan, which planning board engi- nated the structure as “unsafe,” by two part-time employees. The expensive equipment could out- street from Nomahegan pond, in neer Jackie Dirman of Maser Con- Ms. Loriello said. council projected that the two weigh the cost to build the struc- a flood zone. sulting said was “deficient.” Mr. Mr. Cueto said the new struc- employees will cost the borough ture, especially when considering Also, the rezoning application Pyfer said they would resubmit tures would be elevated, with no $2,000 less in wages annually at grants. In her finance committee by Hartz Mountain Industries for their application. basement, and have flood vents, minimum, pending finalized ben- report, Ms. Todisco said an inves- 750 Walnut Avenue was moved Christian Cueto of Harbor Con- and crawlspaces made of gravel efit agreements. tigation since the last council meet- from Wednesday, September 6, sultants, the applicant’s engineer, for stormwater to go through. “My support for part-time hires ing, conducted by Buildings and to Wednesday, October 18. had planned one seepage pit in The plan also calls for 19 trees has not changed since last year. Grounds Committee Chairman SCODEE Properties LLC, made each lot to collect stormwater, to be taken down, which drew I am glad the position is being Marc Lazarow and herself, has up of two owners of the property and even though the New Jersey CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE filled in a cost-effective way with- determined that six public works at 112 Park Drive, Bob Pyfer, who out burdening taxpayers with vehicle spots remain unprotected acted as the attorney for the appli- fringe benefits or full-time em- without overhang protection. cation, and Denise Loriello, pre- ployee associated costs. I am “It appears they rotate vehicles sented an application to the plan- glad this council finally agreed exposed to the elements depend- ning board for a minor subdivision with my initial opinion from last ing on the season and what equip- in the R-1 zone to divide the some July’s meeting,” Councilman Jo- ment is being used more fre- 25,000-square-foot lot in half to seph Sarno said. quently. Finding a better storage make way to build two single- Councilwoman Sara Todisco’s solution is something we will work family homes. There were no vari- financial committee report cal- towards once grant money is ances. Ms. Loriello testified that culated the two part-time em- calculated with further capital the property in the 1930s was ployees cost Garwood $9,000 less expenditure cost-benefit analy- originally two lots. She intends to an hour than one full-time em- sis completed, a topic that will be live in a home on one of the lots, ployee. The positions will add addressed at upcoming meet- and sell the other to a friend. responsibility towards alleviat- ings,” Ms. Todisco said. Today, a deteriorated home sits ing the burden on Borough Ad- Police Chief James Wright re- on the lot. Its windows and door- ministrator/Borough Clerk Chris- quested the finance committee ways are boarded up, and some- tina Ariemma, who in addition to consider a $10,000 capital ex- one has spray-painted a face on her other clerk responsibilities penditure to create a records and the front of the home. The yard is focuses “a great amount of time” property area within the police overgrown, with a metal swingset towards record management, department. The area would help in the back of the yard that abuts stated Ms. Todisco. store evidence cost efficiently Nomahegan Park. Ms. Todisco noted several capi- compared to the $2,000 spent Ms. Loriello said the home sus- Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader tal expenditure priorities Mayor annually for off-site rental space. tained fire damage in the mid- VIEWING HISTORY...Monday’s solar eclipse attracted a crowd at Sherman Charles Lombardo and the bor- “When comparing costs and 2000s, and was last occupied in Field in Cranford to watch the historic event. The Cranford Public Library gave ough council will consider in the making decisions, our council and 2006. out all its 200 pairs of free eclipse viewing glasses. Most people ended up taking upcoming budget year. Pending the finance committee under- In 2007, the home sustained turns sharing the glasses. Union County grant approvals, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-15 Thursday, August 24, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Park Drive Subdivision Proposal Draws Opposition Garwood to Replace Tax Clerk concern from some members of application calls for triple the has been working towards for stand an on-site storage space is geared towards developer appli- the board as well as those against amount of impervious surface in over decades.” more practical, paying itself off cations versus common residen- the application. a flood zone. “This is not a path “To allow another home in the in four years,” Ms. Todisco said. tial home improvement requests About a decade ago another we should be going down in the flood zone…it’s not logical; it is In the planning board office, “a made by residents. applicant had attempted to sub- township,” Mr. Dittmar said. counterproductive,” Mr. Jandolli minor construction project” will “The changes will affect land divide the property, and at the Mr. Dittmar also noted that part said. create room for the new part- developers looking to make a one- time there were five variances, of the property is county owned, “Nobody wants that eyesore time employees and provide family home a multi-family or and the board denied the appli- and the county receives state fixed more than we do,” Mr. Thee space for filing cabinets for record create major subdivisions in a cation, board member Dan Green Acres funds for it. He said stated. But an alternate solution retention, Ms. Todisco said in her neighborhood not zoned for such Aschenbach said. the county should be privy to this needs to be addressed by Union finance committee report. In to- development. Why when the bor- The property is “inundated al- application before the matter County and local officials, he said. tal, both projects would cost an ough burdens the costs for major ready,” and the site is a public proceeds. Mr. Thee suggested the property estimated $30,000. Funding developments would we not miti- safety problem for police and Donald Thee, a resident of 108 should be turned over to open would be included in the bond gate costs through off-setting ap- firefighters to reach in the event of Park Drive for 45 years, said he space, while Mr. Jandolli sug- ordinance set for the fire house plication fees?” Borough Attor- flooding, Mr. Aschenbach added. opposes this project, and also gested the area be bought roof repair, she added. ney Robert Renaud questioned. Commissioner Ann Dooley, who opposed the subdivision pro- through Blue Acres. The borough council considered The council discussed an in- sits on the planning board, called posed a decade ago. “It is not in the best interest for the planning board’s recommen- crease in d-variance zoning relief the property “ground zero” dur- “I would argue all of the objec- Cranford to have another home in dation to increase fees for d- application costs for all condi- ing a flood event. tions back then…are probably the flood zone,” Mr. Jandolli said. variance relief applications. D- tional uses from $500 to $1,000. Union County had attempted more relevant now than they variance relief applications are The cost is equal to the $1,000 to purchase the lot for $500,000 were then,” Mr. Thee said. Reading is Good For You sought with relief granted for application fee for one-family or about a decade ago, the amount Mr. Thee said, 112 Park Drive is major subdivisions, commercial two-family residential uses where it was appraised at, but Wells “one of the most susceptible flood development, two-lot minor sub- the planning board must grant Fargo, the bank that owned the areas in Cranford.” He said his divisions, major subdivisions, and relief to permit construction. Ma- property at the time, did not basement was flooded to the top one- or two-family residential use. jor subdivision applications will accept the offer, saying it was after Hurricane Irene, and Councilwoman Ileen Cuccaro at cost a preliminary $1,500 with too low, Mr. Aschenbach said. showed pictures of Park Drive first questioned the financial im- the final review requiring a newly- The township had discussed with inundated with floodwaters. Also, pact on residents looking to im- approved additional fee of $500. the county to make the purchase his flood insurance rates have prove their properties by making “Very rarely, if ever, have we and create green acres on part of risen because of the increasing minor adjustments not allowed had an applicant buy a commer- the land, and place a pump sta- frequency of flooding. under current variances. Ms. cially-zoned structure and at- tion on another part of the land “These are real costs,” Mr. Thee goleader.com/subscribe Cuccaro agreed with the increase tempt to make it a one-family that would manage stormwater said. in fees after realizing they were residential home where residen- in the area. The pump station He called out the “short-sighted tial homes are not currently was part of Phase 5 in the decision of towns up and down zoned,” Ms. Ariemma said. township’s stormwater manage- the Rahway River Basin Water- In other business, Councilman ment plan, which currently is on shed” contributing to the flood- Petruzzelli has opted not to re- hold since this location is now off ing in the Rahway River areas. ceive employee benefits for his the table for the pump station. “We need to contribute towards family or himself for the rest of This was the ideal location for the solutions…we need to do what is his time serving on the council. pump station as it would be able right for the common good,” Mr. Mr. Petruzzelli mentioned this to assist in stormwater collection Thee said. would be his last year as he will from the greatest amount of resi- “This proposed not seek re-election next year. dential properties, Flood Advi- concept…directly conflicts with “I have served several terms, sory Committee member Bob the significant, extensive and enjoying my time helping the bor- Puhak told The Westfield Leader. tedious efforts that have been ough. I am a private business SCODEE LLC purchased the put forth by so many…If ap- owner and would like to focus my property for $280,000 on Sep- proved, the proposed project time on family-related matters,” tember 15, 2016, according to undermines those efforts...,” Mr. Mr. Petruzzelli told The Westfield njparcels.com. Puhak said. Leader in a passing comment af- Nelson Dittmar, chairman of Steven Jandolli, of 208 Cranford Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader ter last month’s council meeting. the Cranford Environmental Com- Avenue, also opposed the appli- SAY NO TO SUBDIVISION ON PARK DRIVE...Donald Thee, a resident of The council introduced a previ- mission, said the township is cation. “I can’t think of anything Park Drive in Cranford, pictured at the podium, speaks in opposition to a ously discussed ordinance creat- “spending millions of dollars on that is in such direct opposition proposed subdivision of 112 Park Drive, located across from Nomaheghan pond. ing a parking enforcement of- flood control.” He added that the to what the township committee He told the planninmg board on Monday that flooding was sustained on Park ficer position. The position will Drive after Hurricane Irene. be part-time. Page S-16 Thursday, August 24, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Cranford Zoning Board OKs Wawa on North Ave.

By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE Mr. Martell told Ms. Hay “all the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader perimeter lights are 3000k” along CRANFORD — The zoning board with the area lights and the park- of adjustment on Monday night ing lot lights, while the canopy unanimously voted to approve and mounted lights are 4000k. an application for the construc- “I would think just for the ap- tion of a Wawa convenience store pearance of the architecture you with fuel pumps at 500 North want to have the same color tem- Avenue East in Cranford. perature on that building,” Ms. The original application, which Hayes told Mr. Martell, observing sought approval for two lots in that the two color temperatures Cranford, was previously ap- suggested are very different. proved on November 21, 2016. Mr. Martell made clear that Since that time, the applicant has Wawa would stand firm on this added two more lots in Roselle single point. Park. Approximately two-thirds Attorney John Frieri told Ms. of the site is located in Cranford. Hay there are security issues Attorney Jeffrey Martell, from related to the 4000k lighting and Frieri Law Group LLC, representing Wawa would be willing to “walk Wawa, told the zoning board mem- away” from the site to maintain bers the property in question was the 4,000k lighting where it is “split between two municipalities” needed, for example, near the and the owners had to attain site security cameras. approval from the Roselle Park Although Ms. Hay noted, “It zoning board before returning to seems odd they would have such David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader get final approval from Cranford. a strong position on the color JUST SAY NO...Signs adorn almost every lawn on Lexington Avenue in Cranford in protest of the proposed Walnut Street Mr. Martell told the board that temperature of the building” she, development by Hartz Mountain. while the convenience store and along with the rest of the zoning pumps from the original site plan board, approved the application. remain the same, numerous re- Additionally Ms. Hay inquired visions have been made with the about a “defined pedestrian path” CF Library Taking Part in Baby Box Program additional property. to get from the parking area to Some of the revisions include the building, to which Mr. Martell CRANFORD — The Cranford government sends to all expect- Baby Box University and watch a more space overall with the ex- replied, “It’s a good suggestion.” Public Library has announced its ant mothers, baby boxes are new short video; complete the quiz tra two lots, which allows for rear Attorneys for Wawa agreed to participation in the Baby Box pro- baby starter kits that double as that follows the video and re- circulation around the building, amend the site to include a pe- gram. In 2016, an estimated 93 safe sleep spaces for infants. Each ceive a certificate of comple- an enlarged loading zone and an destrian path. percent of infant fatalities in the baby box includes a custom mat- tion; take a screenshot of the additional 20 parking spaces, to The next adjustment board United States associated with tress with fitted sheet, so that it certificate or print it out, and offer a total of 55 spaces. meeting will be Monday, Sep- Sudden Unexpected Infant Death can be used as a bassinet. Baby contact the library’s Children’s Mr. Martell also commented to tember 11. Syndrome (SUIDS) were directly box distribution, in conjunction Department at (908) 709-7272, the board that “the air pump was related to sleep and sleep envi- with community health and edu- extension no. 2103, to make relocated interior to the site to Reading is Good For You ronments, according to a report cation supports, have helped Fin- arrangements for picking up a comply with the 25-foot setback by the Child Fatality & Near Fa- land achieve one of the world’s baby box. Participants will need requirement” and further remarked tality Review Board (CFNFRB). lowest infant mortality rates. The to bring a copy of their certifi- that the applicants were able to The Baby Box program is a cardboard boxes are sturdy and cate of completion to the library reduce light levels on the property project of New Jersey’s CFNFRB, portable and include new parent in order to claim their baby box. and said there was “an overall color which reviews fatalities and near supplies, such as diapers and New and expectant parents are temperature of 3,500k.” fatalities of children in order to wipes, and a board book, comple- eligible for the program. The Alternate Board Secretary Mary identify their causes, their rela- ments of the Friends of the program is open to Cranford and Ann Hay took issue with the num- tionship to government support Cranford Public Library. non-Cranford residents alike. For bers noted in regards to the color systems, and methods of pre- To claim a baby box, register more information about the Baby temperature and asked for clari- vention. Inspired by the mater- at Baby Box University at Box program, go to fication. goleader.com/subscribe nity packages that the Finnish babyboxuniversity.com; log into babyboxco.com. Page S-17 Thursday, August 24, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Ducky Derby to Raise JLEP Receives Proclamation Hanson Park Funds CRANFORD — The Hanson Park Conservancy’s Seventh Annual From N.J. State Legislators Rubber Ducky Derby is scheduled for Sunday, October 22, at 4 CRANFORD — The Junior League’s calendar year. For the p.m. On race day, more than League of Elizabeth-Plainfield 2016-2017 League year, Career 1,000 individually numbered rub- (JLEP) has received a proclama- Closet was able to service 110 ber ducks will be released in the tion from the New Jersey District women and provided them with Rahway River at Sperry Park and 21 State Assemblywomen and a complete starter wardrobe. To tumble over the falls racing to Assemblymen and State Senator learn more about Career Closet, the finish line at the North Union declaring March 22 as Women’s visit jlepnj.org or e-mail Avenue Bridge. Empowerment Day sponsored by [email protected]. Numerous prizes for the fastest Smart & Sexy Lingerie and The The JLEP is a chapter of the duckies will be awarded. The top Alliance of Career Development Association of Junior Leagues In- prize is a $250 gift card. Nonprofits (ACDN). ternational, Inc. and is an orga- Tickets can be purchased at This achievement was made nization of women committed to two locations: Periwinkle’s Fine possible through the efforts of promoting voluntarism, devel- Gifts on North Union Avenue in JLEP Career Closet Committee oping the potential of women downtown Cranford or at the Chairwomen Valerie Camara and and improving communities Cranford Canoe Club on Spring- Florence Baker. through the effective action and field Avenue. Participants can Through this effort, JLEP’s Ca- leadership of trained volunteers. purchase a single duck for $5 or BIG FINISH...Mama Duck greets arrivals at the finish line of a previous Rubber reer Closet was able to assist 22 Its purpose is exclusively educa- a flock of five ducks for $20. Ducky Derby. The Hanson Park Conservancy invites area residents to again take women with selecting business tional and charitable. Interested persons are advised part in this annual benefit event, to be held this year on Sunday, October 22. attire, outfitted them with a pro- In Spring 2018, JLEP will cel- to secure their tickets early as fessional bra fitting and new Smart ebrate 95 years as a Junior ducks are limited and the race & Sexy bra, and provided them League chapter. For more infor- has been known to sell out. Garwood Knights Collecting with training on building a résumé, mation about the JLEP, visit All proceeds from this event interviewing skills and building a jlepnj.org, call Nydia M. will benefit Hanson Park mainte- professional wardrobe on a bud- Diefenbach, president 2017- nance and educational programs. School Supplies For Needy get. The day concluded with a 2018, at (908) 709-1177, or e- Hanson Park is located at 38 GARWOOD — The Garwood the hall off Willow Avenue (turn panel of professional women who mail [email protected]. Springfield Avenue, Cranford. Knights of Columbus are collect- at Pet Supplies Plus). Visitors are discussed their careers and of- ing brand-new school supplies asked to use the side-door en- fered attendees helpful tips for Program to Spotlight Puppet Show to Give on behalf of the children of St. trance. navigating their career paths. Par- Joseph Social Service Center in For more information, call (908) ticipants also received event swag Medicare Coverage ‘Oz’ Recycling Theme Elizabeth. The following items 789-9809 after 4 p.m., or Keith that included a new tote, scarf CRANFORD — Justin Lubenow CRANFORD — The Cranford are suggested: pencils, pens, M. Gallagher at (908) 789-0931. and necklace along with the proof Senior Advisors will present a Public Library will present a pup- pencil cases, filler paper, note- Monetary donations may be made fessional attire. program on Medicare coverage pet show on Tuesday, Septem- books (marble, one-, two- and payable to “Garwood Knights For the last 15 years JLEP’s on Friday, September 15, from 2 ber 26, at 4 p.m., for children five-subject), rulers, crayons, School Supplies Collection.” Career Closet has been helping to 3:30 p.m., at the Cranford ages 3 to 8. It will take place in coloring books, folders, binders, Since 1983, St. Joseph Social women re-enter the workforce Community Center. The Cranford Room 204 of the Cranford Com- highlighters, scissors, staplers, Service Center has served the by outfitting them with much- Community Center is located at munity Center, located at 220 staples, rubber bands, erasers, materially poor and homeless needed business attire, accesso- 220 Walnut Avenue. Walnut Avenue. paper clips, glue sticks, art sup- community of greater Elizabeth ries and shoes. In 2017, the com- Mr. Lubenow also will talk about Mariah’s Amazing Puppets will plies, backpacks and any other by providing basic human needs mittee applied for a grant through changes to Medicare in 2017, the update the story of “The Won- supplies as well. such as food, clothing and medi- Smart & Sexy Lingerie and the difference between original Medi- derful Wizard of Oz,” adding a Donations presently can be cations, as well as a wide range ACDN which allowed it to host care and Medicare Advantage recycling-themed twist. The dropped off from 4 to 6 p.m. of services and programs to help the first-ever Women’s Empow- plans, how Medicare supplement show, called No More Litter in Oz, weekdays at the Columbian Club those in need acquire the mate- erment Day and continue to pro- policies work, and how Medicare will entertain children while of Garwood Building, located at rial goods and social services vide the types of services the prescription drug programs work. teaching them how to help keep 37 South Avenue, Garwood, they need to live with integrity. community has come to expect Admission is free and all are their community clean. where the Knights hold their For information on St. Joseph from Career Closet and JLEP. welcome. Registration is not re- This free program is sponsored meetings. Starting September Social Service Center, visit Located on the second floor of quired. The Cranford Public Li- by the Cranford Township Clean 10, donations also may be sjeliz.org and YouTube “Home- the JLEP headquarters at 110 brary will sponsor this program. Communities Grant. For a list of dropped off Sundays from 1 to 6 less in Elizabeth” parts 1 and 2 Walnut Avenue, Cranford, Ca- For more information about up- other upcoming programs, visit p.m. Parking is available behind for an in-depth look at their pro- reer Closet operates from Sep- coming library programs, go to cranfordlibrary.org. grams. tember to May during the Junior cranfordlibrary.org. Page S-18 Thursday, August 24, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary rested on charges of posses- Thompson, 19, and Nirel Bravo, sion of a CDS (heroin and co- 20, both of Plainfield, were ar- Kutztown University caine) and possession of para- rested on charges of posses- phernalia. A 2001 Chevrolet was sion of less than 50 grams of stopped on East South Avenue suspected marijuana and pos- Announces Degrees CRANFORD for a seatbelt violation. Follow- session of paraphernalia. While Saturday, August 12, Anthony ing an investigation at the scene, on routine patrol units located a KUTZTOWN, Penn. – Kutztown Cranford earned a Bachelor of Debellis, 23, of Scotch Plains police located heroin and co- parked occupied 2006 Dodge in University has conferred degrees Science of Business Administra- was arrested on charges of pos- caine inside the vehicle. The the area of South Union Avenue on more than 1,200 students tion in Management and Market- session of a CDS (cocaine) and driver, Bailey, was arrested, at Fairfield Avenue. Following during the winter and spring se- ing. possession of paraphernalia. A processed and released pend- an investigation at the scene, mesters. Kutztown University 2011 Nissan was stopped at the ing a Superior Court appear- police located marijuana inside announces degree conferment Roger Williams Univ. intersection of East North Av- ance. Additionally, Bailey was the vehicle. The driver, Bravo, twice a year, once in the winter enue and Forest Avenue for issued motor vehicle sum- and a passenger, Thompson, and once in the summer. The Tells Spring Dean's List speeding. Following an investi- monses for failure to wear a were arrested, processed and cumulative grade point average BRISTOL, R.I. – Select students gation at the scene, police lo- seatbelt, no rear view mirror, released pending a Municipal necessary for honor distinction have been named to the Spring cated crack cocaine inside the failure to exhibit documents and Court appearance. is: with honor (cum laude) 3.40; 2017 Dean's List at Roger Will- vehicle. The driver, Debellis, possession of a CDS in a motor Thursday, August 17, James with high honor (magna cum iams University in Bristol, R.I. was arrested, processed and vehicle. Lakatos, Jr., 33, of Carteret was laude) 3.60 and with highest Full-time students who complete released pending a Superior Monday, August 14, Craig arrested and charged with pos- honor (summa cum laude) 3.80. 12 or more credits per semester Court appearance. Jacobson, Jr., 18, of Linden was session of a CDS (heroin) and The following students have been and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher Saturday, August 12, Keith arrested and charged with pos- possession of paraphernalia. A awarded degrees since the sum- are placed on the Dean's List that Singleton, 31, of Newark was session of less than 50 grams of 2001 Jeep was stopped at the mer 2016 announcement. semester. arrested and charged with pos- suspected marijuana and pos- intersection of Garden State Ryan John Young Baron of Tyler Davis of Cranford, Maia session of a prohibited weapon. session of paraphernalia. A 2004 Parkway Northbound 137 and Garwood earned a Bachelor of Didomenico of Cranford, Nicole A 2004 Pontiac was stopped at Nissan was stopped at the in- East North Avenue for a seatbelt Science in Biology/Pre-Med & Portuese of Cranford, Amanda the intersection of Myrtle Street tersection of Centennial Avenue violation. Following an investi- Health Cum Laude. Espinoza of Scotch Plains, and Park Terrace for an equip- and Raritan Road for careless gation at the scene, police lo- Salvatore Peter Recupero of Caroline Keane of Scotch Plains ment violation. Following an in- driving. Following an investiga- cated heroin inside the vehicle. and Gianna Rosello of Scotch vestigation at the scene, police tion at the scene, police located Lakatos, a passenger, was ar- Plains. located a stun gun inside the marijuana inside the vehicle. rested, processed and released Draper Earns SNHU vehicle. The driver, Singleton, Jacobson, a passenger, was ar- pending a Superior Court ap- President's List Reading is Good For You was arrested, processed and rested, processed and released pearance. The driver was is- released pending a Superior pending a Municipal Court ap- sued motor vehicle summonses MANCHESTER, N.H. – South- Court appearance. He also was pearance. The driver was is- for driving with a suspended ern New Hampshire University issued a summons for failing to sued a motor vehicle summons license and failure to wear a (SNHU) congratulates Trisha maintain lamps. for careless driving. seatbelt. Draper of Cranford on being Sunday, August 13, Amanda Tuesday, August 15, Opeyemi Thursday, August 17, Albert named to the spring 2017 Maurer, 22, of Cranford was Oyawusi, 25, of South Orange Ramirez, 27, of Elizabeth was President's List. arrested on charges of posses- was arrested on charges of pos- arrested and charged with pos- Eligibility for the President's List sion of a prescription legend session of less than 50 grams of session of less than 50 grams of requires that a student accumu- drug (Xanax and Percocet) and suspected marijuana and pos- suspected marijuana and pos- late an academic grade point possession of paraphernalia. A session of paraphernalia. A 2010 session of paraphernalia. A 2006 average (GPA) of 3.7-4.0. goleader.com/subscribe 2014 Chevrolet was stopped at Infiniti was stopped at the in- Hyundai was stopped at the in- the intersection of Centennial tersection of East South Av- tersection of Kenilworth Boule- and Winans Avenues for speed- enue and Centennial Avenue for vard and Chippewa Way for Local Students Among Those ing. Following an investigation multiple equipment violations. speeding. Following an investi- at the scene, police located Following an investigation at the gation at the scene, police lo- Xanax and Percocet inside the scene, police located marijuana cated marijuana inside the ve- On Clemson Dean’s List vehicle. The driver, Maurer, was inside the vehicle. The driver, hicle. Ramirez, a passenger, was arrested, processed and re- Oyawusi, was arrested, pro- arrested, processed and re- CLEMSON, S.C. – The follow- Cranford, whose major is Nurs- leased pending a Municipal cessed and released pending a leased pending a Municipal ing local students were named ing. Court appearance. She also was Municipal Court appearance. Court appearance. Ramirez also to the Dean's List at Clemson Peter Sargent Mebane of issued motor vehicle sum- Oyawusi was issued motor ve- was issued a motor vehicle sum- University for the Spring 2017 Westfield, whose major is Me- monses for speeding and pos- hicle summonses for driving with mons for failure to wear a semester: chanical Engineering. session of a controlled danger- a suspended license, posses- seatbelt. Abigail Ellen Litterio of To be named to the Dean's ous substance (CDS) inside a sion of a CDS inside a motor Cranford, whose major is Early List, a student achieved a motor vehicle. vehicle, cracked windshield and Childhood Education. grade-point average between Monday, August 14, Tyler unclear plates. Probitas Verus Honos Emily Renee Roman of 3.50 and 3.99 on a 4.0 scale. Bailey, 21, of Summit was ar- Thursday, August 17, Jabril