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USPS 680020 Published Every Thursday OUR 111th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 20-111 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, January 25, 2001 Since 1890 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Rec. Commission Approves Field Maintenance Program

By DEBORAH MADISON High School, the Policeman’s Be- explained. “Every user group had an Specially Written for The Westfield Leader nevolent Association, Union County opportunity to present their concerns The Westfield Recreation Com- Senior Softball, PAL Football, and and suggestions.” mission approved a comprehensive Holy Trinity Interparochial School. “This is not just Keith Hertell’s field maintenance plan at a special The purpose of the meeting, Mr. plan; it has been devised with input meeting held on Tuesday, January Hertell told The Westfield Leader, from everyone,” he said. 23. was to gather input from the field Although the four-man dedicated Recreation Commission Chair- users as well as to determine the crew will be a DPW-funded budget man, Keith Hertell said that the plan level of responsibility that each user item, the accountability of the crew’s will now be submitted to the Town group will contribute to a compre- responsibilities will rest with the Council at their January 30 confer- hensive field maintenance plan. Recreation Department, Mr. Hertell ence meeting for Town Council ap- The deteriorating condition of explained. proval. Westfield’s fields and the lack of an Additionally, almost every league An integral part of formulating the organized field maintenance plan, as has volunteered to adopt a field in plan, according to Mr. Hertell, in- well as lack of dedicated field main- order to enhance the field mainte- cluded a special meeting held on tenance workers has been an ongo- nance, which will be carried out by Tuesday, January 16, between him- ing issue in Westfield and the subject the DPW. self, Recreation Department Direc- of numerous Recreation Commis- Only one or two field adoptions tor Glenn Burrell and all of the field sion meetings in the past few years. will be initially implemented to see users in order to gather input and The proposed plan being devised how this adoption process works out, assess their concerns regarding field by the Recreation Commission will Mr. Hertell related. maintenance. hire a dedicated four-man work crew “The enthusiasm shown by all of Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader Present at the meeting were repre- ‘ED’ PAYS A VISIT…On Tuesday, January 16, members of the cast of NBC’s comedy/drama “Ed” filmed some scenes for field maintenance, which will be the users was very gratifying,” Mr. at First Baptist Church in Westfield after filming in Mindowaskin Park and the Municipal Building. Extra actors for the sentatives from: baseball, girl’s soft- employed by the Department of Pub- Hertell said. scene at the church were drawn from the congregation, which includes local residents. Pictured, above, Tom Cavanaugh, ball, older women’s softball, lacrosse, lic Works (DPW), but which will be The DPW has some very knowl- who plays Ed Stevens, has his microphone removed by a crew member before getting a bite for lunch. soccer, Union Catholic Regional under the direction of the Recreation edgeable and experienced workers Commission. in the area of field maintenance, Mr. The four new DPW employees Hertell remarked. “We have DPW will not necessarily be the only crew crew members with over 25 years of Council Finance Committee Begins Budget Talks members trained to do field mainte- experience in this area, and three nance, but they will alleviate the members currently enrolled in field problem of under-staffing, enabling maintenance courses at Rutgers.” On $5.16 Mil. Municipal Capital Spending Plan the DPW to dedicate four crew mem- Mr. Hertell said that the town does bers to the plan. not need to hire outside consulting to By PAUL J. PEYTON for 2001. A total of $439,000 of that budget sessions Tuesday night by warrants and to conduct criminal The plan will involve the cross- maintain the fields, as has been dis- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader amount would be funded through meeting with Fire Chief John background checks. training of many of the DPW work- cussed and suggested at previous A new fire pumper and mobile state aid or assessments on property Castellano, Police Chief Bernard When responding to a domestic ers in the area of field maintenance, Recreation Commission meetings. data terminals in police cars are owners. Tracy and Town Engineer and Direc- call, Chief Tracy said the MDTs so that there will always be a dedi- The reason why the fields are in their among projects being considered by The council’s Finance Commit- tor of Public Works Kenneth B. would eliminate the need for the cated crew available in the event of present state has not been the fault of the Town Council as part of a pro- tee, chaired by Second Ward Coun- Marsh. officers to return to headquarters to vacations or absences, he added. the DPW, he added. It is because posed $5.16 million capital budget cilman Matthew P. Albano, began its Chief Castellano said a new file reports. This information would “This proposal will necessitate a there was no organized plan in place. pumper, with an estimated purchase be sent via the terminal to police tremendous amount of commitment “This plan will require a tremen- price of $360,000, is a priority for his headquarters. Currently, they are to communication between the two dous amount of coordination, com- department this year. The new hand-written and typed by a secre- departments,” Mr. Hertell admitted. munication and commitment,” Mr. pumper would replace a 1976 model tary. “The best plans can only be de- Hertell said. “Additionally, we will year pumper, which the Chief said is Chief Tracy said calls to police vised by having all of the informa- do quarterly re-evaluations of how only used sparingly due to its poor have dramatically increased since tion and facts. That is why all of the the plan is fairing.” condition. the implementation of the town’s 9- user’s input was a crucial element in “The plan will not start out perfect The town, which has four pump- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 formulating this plan,” Mr. Hertell CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ers, purchased a pumper two years ago through the Union County Im- provement Authority’s lease pro- gram. The department put in for two Super Bowl XXXV Fever Infects pumpers that year, but the council opted for only one. The governing body rejected a request last year for another pumper. Westfield, Scotch Plains Area “We are putting more mileage and wear and tear on the other pumpers,” the Chief said, in explaining why a fourth new pumper is needed. The Chief said that if the council agrees to the purchase, the town will not buy another engine for 15 years. The Fire Department has also put in for a $60,000 repair to a 1995 model year engine in order to up- grade the truck and make it safer for firefighters to unload ladders at fire Wende Gates Pat Elliott Marlene Shovlin scenes. Chief Castellano explained Debbie Schmidt that this repair would not be needed By DAVID B. CORBIN while others have been in more son Sehorn and Jessie Armstead this year if the new pumper is in- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader detail. Below are how many local and the Giants’ balance was just cluded in the budget. An epidemic of Super Bowl residents displayed their symp- too much for them. I think that The Chief has also put in for a XXXV fever has been spreading toms. Baltimore is going to be surprised $180,000 expenditure over the next throughout the Westfield, Scotch Mike Sbarro (Owner of when they run up against the mo- three years for replacement of equip- Plains, Fanwood and Mountainside Hershey’s Deli of Westfield) Low mentum of the New York Giants. ment, including fire hose nozzles area. Some of the symptoms are scoring game: Giants by 6 The Giants are the underdogs and and extrication equipment. daily wearing of Giants football “I’m going to have a Tony Siragusa that is a big factor because Balti- In terms of the police budget, Chief jerseys and hats, and a highly con- sub and the Giants are going to eat more will become overconfident. Tracy said the new mobile data ter- tagious outbreak of bold predic- them up. The Giants will win by six. (Giants’ quarterback Kerry) Collins minals (MDTs), which have been tions. Baltimore’s offense is not powerful is going to shock them with some THANK YOU, MR. FRANKLIN…Students at Franklin Elementary School in proposed for five patrol cars at a cost Early in the football season, very at all. Their defense is tough but the short passes. Baltimore will key on Westfield celebrated the 295th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin’s birthday on of $99,000, would enable officers to few residents would have thought Giants will get to them.” the ends, then ‘Thunder and Light- January 17. Students dressed up as Ben Franklin and learned all about his access the National Crime Informa- that this epidemic could hit so close Vinnie Losavio (John’s Meat ning’ will open up. Baltimore will career as a statesman, inventor and scientist. tion Center to check for outstanding to home. Very few thought that the Market in Scotch Plains) Giants adjust, then Collins will open up Giants – New Jersey or New York, by a touchdown with the passing game. I’m so sorry, you make the call – would be vying “I was a 99-lb. quarterback for but Baltimore, go back with the Westfield Parents Come Out to Support for the championship. Oratory Prep in 1962. I know what it Orioles.” And, that is when an epidemic is like when you are under pressure Wende Gates (Westfield) Giants strikes the hardest. With the local and have a big defense coming in on 31-10 population’s defenses down, the Gi- you. Football is in my heart and I “I think that the Giants are going After-School Program Provided By Y ants struck. Now many are reeling knew that the Giants were more well- to win by a large margin. Jason Sehorn from the bug. Some of symptoms By MELISSA BETKOWSKI boards work with agencies to de- school. He urged the board to al- balanced against Minnesota. Minne- has been on a roll and I believe that Specially Written for The Westfield Leader have caused short bursts of opinions velop community schools that pro- low the children to continue reap- sota had a powerful offense, but Ja- he will be the catalyst in the Giants’ At its meeting Tuesday night, the vide after hours programs for chil- ing the benefits of having the off- success.” Westfield Board of Education heard dren with working parents. site program. Debbie Schmidt (Westfield the request of the Westfield Y and “The Y has always been respon- Superintendent of Schools Dr. Chamber of Commerce Executive concerned parents of children in the sive to the child care needs of the William J. Foley noted that the board Director) Giants, 28-21 Y’s aftercare program. community,” Mrs. Newman said. cannot guarantee a fixed room for “Collins is feeling confident about Cindy Newman of the School-age In 1995, the Y established its first the program, nor can he guarantee himself and will move the offense. Child Care Committee appealed to off-site programs, at Edison and the gym. Also, the Giants’ defense is playing very well.” the board that the Y’s aftercare pro- Roosevelt Intermediate Schools. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 gram, and specifically the KEY pro- Later, those off-site programs were Marlene Shovlin (Westfield resi- gram, be established on the priority expanded to include Tamaques, dent and owner of the Mattress list for space allocations at the el- McKinley, Washington and Jefferson Tax Office Open Factory in Garwood) Giants 28-19 ementary schools. Elementary Schools. “I believe the Giants have a bet- Mrs. Newman noted that the Y’s Parents from the Washington Late This Tuesday ter defense than the Ravens. And programs have grown over the past School KEY program turned out at besides, my favorite color is blue.” 18 years from 36 children to now the meeting to address their con- The Office of the Westfield Tax Steve Goldberg (Scotch Plains, accommodating 425 children. Collector will be open from 7 p.m. to Financial Planner) Giants, 27- cerns over the discontinuation of the 9 p.m. on Thursday, February 1, in The need for quality after school program at the school. 13 programs has been recognized by the addition to its regular hours for resi- “I like the Giants. I think they Brian Levine, a Washington par- dents to pay their third quarter prop- New Jersey School Boards Associa- ent, said that the children gain a have a more well-balanced team erty tax bills. than the Ravens. Collins is really tion, which has established policies sense of identity from being able to The regular hours for the office are recommending that local school have their aftercare program at the going to step up. If you look at 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. previous Super Bowl stars and INDEX Tax Collector Susan Noon said David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader interest will be charged for persons READY TO EAT ‘EM UP...Mike Sbarro or Hershey’s Deli in Westfield holds people like Phil Simms, I think that A&E...... Page 20 Education...... Page 9 Religious ...... Page 7 who pay their taxes after Monday, up a sizable Tony Siragusa (Baltimore Ravens) sub which tips the scales at a Trent Dilfer just doesn’t match up. Classifieds...... Page 16 Obituary ...... Page 8 Social ...... Page 6 February 5. hefty three pounds. Sbarro says the Giants are going to eat ‘em up in Super Collins is a better quarterback.” Editorial ...... Page 4 Sports ...... Page 11 Bowl XXXV. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, January 25, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION South Ave. Corridor Study Westfield Bd. Of Education Focuses on Redevelopment CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 There are certain requirements of the By DEBORAH MADISON Road and Martine Avenue and how big to solve. Y that must be followed, Dr. Foley noted. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the traffic flows from the South Av- “By studying traffic flows, we can Executive Director of the Westfield Y SCOTCH PLAINS -- A federal enue corridor onto these other roads. better plan for public transportation Stan Kaslusky said that the program needs grant has been obtained by the Union This study will enable the county to solutions, such as the cross-county to be a community priority in order to County Board of Chosen Freehold- “meet the pressing need of working par- devise management strategies as well rail link project currently underway,” ents.” ers, through the North Jersey Trans- as mass transit needs. The study will he sated. Also at the meeting, the Policies Com- portation Planning Authority also be re-doing traffic counts in order Mr. Sullivan added that the goals mittee presented a draft of the 2001-2002 (NJTPA), to conduct a technical study to measure how accurate previous are multi-fold in a study of this kind School Calendar. of the South Avenue corridor from traffic projections were. And, the study and involve more than just easing The calendar includes 181 student Midtown Elizabeth to Midtown will include formulating a database traffic congestion. contact days and three “snow days.” Plainfield. of business properties in order to iden- “We recognize a need to study the The tentative first day of school for The grant, in the amount of tify areas of economic growth and traffic corridors in each town and how students is set for Wednesday, Septem- $168,000, is a matching grant, with development. that affects many inter-related aspects ber 5. The tentative last day of school 80 percent funded by the federal gov- The traffic counts are being done of urban planning,” he explained. would be Friday, June 21, with Gradua- ernment and 20 percent matched by manually by workers and by auto- “Economic development, where tion to be held on Sunday, June 23. Union County. matic hoses. Traffic surveys on bright businesses decide to locate, customer Schools would be closed on the fol- The NJTPA has hired the consult- orange cards are being handed out to and employee convenience, even prop- lowing dates if the 2001-2002 calendar is ing firm of Lewis Berger Associates drivers traveling along the South Av- erty values are all inter-related to approved: of East Orange to conduct the study, enue corridor at four different loca- traffic and transportation issues,” he •September 18-19 (Rosh Hashanah) along with other sub-consultants, over •September 27 (Yom Kippur) tions between Elizabeth and Plainfield added. • a seven-month period, which began in order to collect data about the Representatives from each munici- October 8 (Columbus Day/Staff In- Service) in November 2000 and will continue origins and destinations of travelers. pality, as well as from all of the major • through June. Several public outreach meetings agencies involved in various aspects November 8-9 (Teacher’s Conven- According to the Bureau of Trans- tion) will be conducted throughout the of urban planning, are being con- •November 22-23 (Thanksgiving Re- portation Planning, a Division of the course of the study, to inform the sulted in order to gather information cess) Department of Economic Develop- public as well as to gather informa- about the needs and problems of each •December 24-January 1 (Holiday ment, this study is actually the second tion. Members of the public will be municipality. Break) phase of an earlier study completed in able to express their needs and con- •January 21 (Martin Luther King, Jr. 1997. The first phase studied baseline cerns at these meetings, while learn- Day) conditions of the South Avenue corri- ing about the study’s goals and objec- •February 18-19 (Presidents’ Week- dor and devised some short-range tives, Mr. Daley said. Field end) corrective measures, according to The next meeting will be held to- •March 25-29 (Spring Vacation) James Daley, the division’s Director. day, January 25, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the •May 27 (Memorial Day) Phase 2 builds on this baseline and Cranford Municipal Building, located Maintenance In addition, four-hour sessions would fills in areas not covered in the first at 8 Springfield Avenue. Members of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 be held on the following dates: Novem- phase, according to Mr. Daley. This the NJTPA and from the Department ber 21 and March 13. Three additional and it will take time to tweak as we four-hour sessions would be held for phase is a more comprehensive and of Economic Development will be go along,” he added. “But we have Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader students in grades K-5 only on October long-term plan that integrates numer- present to answer questions. the knowledge and ability right THE MCKINLEYS GO TO WASHINGTON…Katherine McKinley of ous redevelopment aspects in each Freeholder Daniel P. Sullivan, 24, November 1 and November 27. Westfield, 7, traveled with her parents Richard and Leader/Times Photographer within the existing DPW.” If additional snow days are needed, Ingrid McKinley to Washington, D.C. for the Inauguration of President George municipality. Union County’s NJTPA representa- Mr. Hertell said that he and Mr. Some of the aspects of the study tive, told The Westfield Leader and they will be taken from vacations in the W. Bush last Saturday. Burrell met with the entire DPW following order: February 19, February will look at spot congestion, travel The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood staff and they are very enthusiastic pattern changes and economic growth 18, March 25, March 26 and March 27. that the county has been involved in about the plan. Some of the main If snow days are unused, schools will If You Are Looking for Local News, that affects traffic flows. Some of the looking at many different traffic cor- areas of field needs to be addressed be closed on April 1 for one unused snow areas of heavy traffic flow being stud- ridors to insure that improvements are will be: the correct ways to remove day, April 1 and May 24 for two unused We’ve Got It Covered: www.goleader.com ied are Centennial Avenue, Terrill made before problems become too water from fields, the correct mix- snow days and April 1, May 24 and May ture of clay and dirt for infields, and 28 if all three snow days are unused. the correct way to water fields. Field The board also approved on first read- WESTFIELD rotation will also be an integral part ing the following policies: of improving field quality. •2310, Instructional Grouping Two Youngsters are Struck POLICE BLOTTER •2312, Class Size There will be training sessions • held for field users in these areas as 2414, Programs for Pupils At Risk TUESDAY, JANUARY 16 on South Avenue, West, on January •2425, Physical Education • Elizabeth Meyer, 30, of Carteret, 15. well as ongoing training for the DPW • Trying to Cross Park Ave. field maintenance crew. 2431, Athletic Competition an employee at a North Avenue store, Christian was followed out of the •2432, School Sponsored Publications By SUZETTE F. STALKER was arrested and charged with theft by establishment by store personnel, who “There will be some people put • Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ently unable to avoid hitting them, 2510, Adoption of Textbooks Sergeant Rau said. deception and with shoplifting $795 demanded he return the merchandise. out by being told that they can’t use •2560, Live Animals in School SCOTCH PLAINS -- Two local The impact threw the 11-year- worth of merchandise from the store on He is alleged to have dropped the sto- certain fields when we rotate them,” youngsters were injured Sunday old to the side of the road and December 24. She was released on her len items before fleeing the scene in a he remarked. “And there will be afternoon when they were struck own recognizance. vehicle with two other people. consequences for users who do not caused the vehicle to run over • A Burrington Gorge resident re- Christian was served with the shop- by a motor vehicle as they at- the 10-year-old. The younger girl comply with their responsibility to Westfield tempted to cross Park Avenue in ported an act of criminal mischief in lifting complaint at the Middlesex County suffered a fractured hip and was which all four tires on her motor vehicle Jail, where he was being held on an keep the fields clean and in the Scotch Plains to meet some taken to University Hospital in were slashed while the vehicle was parked unrelated charge, authorities said. The condition in which they found friends. Newark, where she was reported on Carleton Road. suspect was being held on $500 bail on them.” Town Council Sergeant James Rau, Traffic to be in stable condition following WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 the Westfield charge. Mr. Burrell said that there was Safety Supervisor for the Scotch • A Palsted Avenue resident reported • A Prospect Street resident reported unanimous approval of the plan by CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 surgery. 1-1 system. Plains Police Department, con- The 11-year-old sustained a the theft of approximately $500 in cash that an unknown individual attempted to the Recreation Commission mem- firmed that the accident occurred and approximately $10,000 in knives from open up an account on the Internet for a “We are keeping pace with what is fractured knee in the accident bers present at Tuesday night’s meet- going on,” he said. “I think it will make some 150 feet south of the Scotch his home, reportedly by a border, accord- Discover card using her identity. A South ing. and was treated and released ing to police. No one had been charged in Carolina resident is suspected in the us a more efficient police department Plains Municipal Building on Park from Overlook Hospital in Sum- “There will be some details to and a safer police department.” Avenue shortly before 4 p.m. connection with the incident as of press case, but no charges had been filed as of mit, according to a published time. press time. work out regarding lines of commu- The Chief has also requested a $13,000 He said the two girls, a 10-year- report. THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 nication and delineating responsi- expenditure for replacement of depart- old Scotch Plains resident and an Sergeant Rau told The Times of • Jonathan Carpenter, 28, of Scotch • An incident of criminal mischief bilities, but overall, the Commission ment computers and printers, as well as 11-year-old from Fanwood, were Scotch Plains-Fanwood Tuesday Plains was charged with driving while was reported in which tire tracks measur- and the DPW are very positive about two phone lines to connect to the Internet. standing on the east side of Park that the driver of the Chevy, a 17- intoxicated after being stopped on ing 30 feet in length and eight inches the potential for success,” Mr. Burrell Chief Tracy also wants to purchase a when they saw a group of friends year-old Franklin resident, was North Scotch Plains Avenue for fail- deep were discovered on a Dickson Drive commented. video camera for a patrol unit at a cost of across the street in the municipal ure to keep to the right, police said. lawn. Mr. Hertell reported that he has $4,200, to allow for recording of motor traveling within the 30 mph speed Carpenter took a breathalyzer test and SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 parking lot. limit and was not charged. already introduced some of the vehicle stops. Four cars already have was released on his own recognizance. • A Cannondale M 400 mountain bi- cameras. A driver in the northbound lane He noted that, based on the tes- • plan ideas to Mayor Gregory S. waved for the youngsters to cross A Marcellus Drive resident re- cycle, valued at approximately $700, McDermott and some of the Town The department is also proposing to timony of several witnesses, the ported the theft of his bicycle from the was reported stolen from the south side replace two radar units at a cost of $6,200. the street, but a another motorist in driver “basically did everything northside Westfield train station park- Westfield train station. Council members, whom he be- the southbound lane, who was op- lieves are receptive to the plan. This year’s police capital budget also he was able to do, but wasn’t able ing lot. MONDAY, JANUARY 22 includes a $75,000 line item for refurbish- erating a Chevy Blazer, was appar- to avoid the girls.” FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 • A Warren resident reported that Mr. Hertell emphasized that this • Bernard Christian, 32, of Linden unknown persons removed a snow blower is “not Keith Hertell’s plan, nor ing the police headquarters. The first phase was arrested and charged with shop- valued at $400 from the back of his the Recreation Commission’s plan, of the project was completed last year. lifting. He is suspected of having taken vehicle in the parking lot of a North but rather the community’s plan.” During the review of the Public Works $366 worth of items from a pharmacy Avenue store. budget, Town Administrator Thomas P. Shannon explained that the town per- forms $750,000 worth of road improve- ments each year. New Parks and Recreation Director Mr. Marsh noted that the town com- pleted 6.5 miles of road improvements SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION since 1995. Another 17.19 miles are pro- To Begin Duties in Township Monday posed for repairs over the next few years. NATIONWIDE PLANS AVAILABLE Among projects to be completed in By FRED ROSSI said there were many parallels between “a problem intersection” safer for drivers. 2001 are the milling and paving of the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Scotch Plains and Randolph Township Mayor Marks also issued a proclama- second section of Lawrence Avenue; re- SCOTCH PLAINS -- Scotch Plains’ “in terms of the type of community it is,” tion saying that January is Federation construction of Scotch Plains Avenue and new Director of Parks and Recreation, although Randolph is a larger commu- Awareness Month, and called special at- the milling and paving of East Dudley Raymond T. Poerio, will begin his duties nity. Mr. Atkins lauded the Recreation tention to the works and efforts of the Avenue. next Monday, January 29, according to Commission, which, he said, “worked Jewish Federation of Central New Jersey. The town will also continue its sidewalk Township Manager Thomas E. Atkins. very hard on recruitment” of a new direc- Councilwoman Sharynn Porter an- replacement program in which residents Mr. Poerio will replace Laura Sanson tor. nounced that the Cultural Arts and the town split the cost. The town pumps Botto, who is leaving her post after more Mayor Martin L. Marks also thanked Committee’s annual Art Auction will be $150,000 into the program each year. than 16 years. Mr. Atkins told the Town- the Commission for its “diligent work,” held on March 23 at Scotch Hills Country Traffic calming improvements are also ship Council at its regular meeting on adding that these are “exciting times” for Club. Mrs. Coronato said the Historic planned for East Broad Street in an effort Tuesday night that Mr. Poerio, presently recreation programs in Scotch Plains. Review Commission would like the Coun- to slow traffic and create safer conditions Assistant Recreation Director in Randolph Separately, the Council gave final ap- cil to retain a professional to apply for a for pedestrians. Two pedestrians have Township, was selected by the Township proval to an ordinance placing a stop sign New Jersey Historic Trust grant, which been killed along the thoroughfare over Recreation Commission from a group of at the intersection of Princeton Avenue would help with renovations and up- the past few years.   applicants. and High View Court. The sign will be grades at the historic Osborn Cannonball Mr. Albano announced that the capital The Commission, Mr. Atkins said, “was placed on the westbound side of Princeton House on Front Street. budget process will continue this Satur-  very impressed with (Mr. Poerio’s) expe- Avenue, in the hope of making what She also said the Commission would day, January 27, with a meeting begin- rience and enthusiasm and vitality.” He Councilwoman Paulette Coronato called like to have one of its members appointed ning at 8 a.m.  to the Master Plan Review Committee. The largest capital item still to be  Both of her requests will be discussed by discussed is the $2.2 million in improve- W / purchase the Council at its next conference meet- ments planned for Memorial Park as part of phone. FREE HEAT ing. of the Recreation Department budget. FOR ONE MONTH! Douglas M. Fasciale, Esq. ** Save Big On A New, High Concentrating in personal injury Efficiency Heating System and malpractice cases.

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