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By PAUL J. PEYTON set up to help cover the family’s ex- involving an elementary-school-age Specially Written for The Westfield Leader penses. To donate, visit Westfield resident that required resus- WESTFIELD — A 6-year-old girl, www.gofundme.com/2bfqnkfc. citation efforts by the lifeguards and a who has been identified through mul- According to an update posted on the doctor and nurse who were visiting the tiple sources as Tamaques Elementary gofundme site, “Thank you to so many pool at the time,” Westfield Mayor School student Linda Fazio, was pulled of you who have donated...the Fazio Andy Skibitsky said in a statement. from Westfield Memorial Pool Satur- family has said that they — and Linda — “The young girl was transported to the day by lifeguards and assisted by a are really feeling the love from the com- hospital for further treatment. At this doctor and nurse, who were visiting the munity. They are blown away by this! time there is a complete investigation pool, and paramedics. The youngster “The good news is that Linda contin- underway so I cannot comment on spe- was taken by ambulance to Overlook ues to make really strong progress. The cific details. Medical Center in Summit. She has family remains very hopeful and sends “I ask all residents to please join me since been transferred to Children’s their thanks for all of the prayers and in sending our thoughts and prayers to Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). support and asks that you continue pray- this young girl and her family,” he said. A prayer service was organized at St. ing for her.” Westfield Police Chief David Helen’s Church in Westfield on Wednes- “On Saturday, June 25, there was an Wayman told The Westfield Leader that day evening, and a gofundme page was incident at the Westfield Memorial Pool the child was pulled from the water at about 4:24 p.m. and was unresponsive. Resuscitation efforts were initiated im- mediately. While the chief would not release the child’s condition due to the family’s privacy, he did say, “I have read reports that her condition is improving.” Courtesy of Dave Williams for The Westfield Leader The chief, on behalf of himself and LET ’EM FLY….Westfield High School seniors launch their caps into the afternoon breeze upon graduation Friday at his department, wished the child a Kehler Memorial Field. “speedy and full recovery.” Garwood Council Delays Westfield Graduates Over Review of Casale-Petro Plan 460 Students at Kehler By BRIAN TRUSDELL tracks that included a 315-unit apart- By RACHEL LOGAN the National Honors Society chapter Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ment complex and retail space for the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and 253 students recognized with GARWOOD – The borough coun- land occupied by the largely aban- WESTFIELD — Mid-afternoon the presidential education award. cil on Tuesday had to delay its ex- doned Casale Sheet Metal and Petro on Friday, young and old gathered Mr. Nelson brought to attention pected consideration of a redevelop- Plastics manufacturing sites. in the heat of Kehler Stadium to the 11 students with 4.0 GPAs: Jacob Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader FULL HOUSE… The stands of Memorial Field in Cranford are packed for the ment plan for the blighted Casale- Mayor Charles Lombardo, a mem- watch the graduation of Westfield Barrow, Albert Chen, Alan Fang, commencement exercises at Cranford High School on June 22. Speakers in- Petro industrial properties on South ber of the planning board, raised the High School’s class of 2016. Maya Johnson, Michael Masciale, cluded Class President William Budries, Salutatorian Liam McCaffery, Vale- Avenue because of “technical issues,” issue at the June 14 council meeting, Over 460 graduates marched onto Felicia Mermer, Sarah Morton, dictorian Hale Jaeger and Principal Kate McCabe. according to Borough Attorney Bob suggesting governing body members the field as the selected band mem- Kevin Palmer, Anthony Pericolo, Renaud, meaning the matter is not needed to consider the matter as an bers played Pomp and Circum- Nova Qi and Gary Taks. likely to be discussed until August. ordinance for adoption. But he drew stance. Graduating members of the high Fourth of July Events, Without being more specific, Mr. immediate opposition from Council- The crowd first heard from Se- school choir sang Forever Young by Renaud said he needed to “plug in man Jim Mathieu, also a planning nior Class President Hopper Murray, Bob Dylan and Seasons of Love by some information” that he required board member, and two of Mr. who thanked parents, coaches and the group Rent. Fireworks Schedules Told from the planning board before he Mathieu’s fellow Republican council instructors, as well as “SparkNotes, Mr. Nelson introduced alumna could submit the ordinance for the members. Wikipedia, and Google” jokingly. and oncologist Angela Ricci. Thursday, June 30 National Guard. council’s review. Mr. Mathieu said he wanted to so- He noted that “this life we have is Mrs. Ricci spoke of being on late Westfield Saturday, July 2 “Hopefully, I will get the matter licit more reaction from borough resi- a puzzle,” and that they must “try coach and professor Thomas The Sons of the American Revolu- Scotch Plains addressed in the next couple of dents and asked consideration be de- out different pieces, even if they Hornish’s cross-country team. tion and Daughters of the American Scotch Plains will host a fireworks weeks,” he said. layed until after Labor Day. Council- may not fit.” Those that did would Mrs. Ricci spoke of running races Revolution (SAR and DAR), West display for the first time. It will be The planning board is not sched- woman Ileen Cuccaro wanted the is- become new hobbies and talents, he with her teammates during her jun- Fields Chapter, along with the held at Scotch Hills Country Club on uled to meet again until Wednesday, sue delayed until residents were back added. ior year after beating an advanced Westfield Community Band will par- Jerusalem Road. The rate date is Sun- July 27. The board in April adopted from vacation, a sentiment supported Student Government Association strain of lymphoma cancer the year ticipate in the annual Independence day, July 3. The golf course will open the redevelopment plan for a 5.3-acre by Councilman Joe Sarno. President Katie Brown then spoke before. “I had to prove to myself Day Celebration and Band Concert at at 7 p.m. for spectators to set down parcel along South Avenue between A straw poll drew the support of to the assembled. “Today is a day to that I was still strong enough” to Mindowaskin Park, beginning at 7:30 chairs and blankets, and the fireworks the roadway and NJ Transit railroad CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 be proud of each other,” she said. finish races, even if she came in p.m. The program has been a tradi- will begin at dusk. “Each of us is a somebody.” “dead last.” She said she learned to tion in Westfield. Spectators should wear comfort- Ms. Brown said that “nothing, embrace pain and turn it into some- The band’s “Happy Birthday able shoes – no heels are permitted on CHS Graduates 264 from this moment on, will ever be thing great. America” program will feature a vo- the golf course – and alcoholic bever- the same,” noting that this day was She encouraged the graduates cal quartet singing barbershop and ages will not be permitted. “the first day of the rest of our “not to look at what you can win at, patriotic selections. Sunday, July 3 Students in Class of 2016 lives.” She urged her classmates to but what you can do with heart” as As in prior years, the program will New Providence be thankful and kind wherever they they move forward with their lives. feature the West Fields Color Guard, The borough’s Independence Day By MIA ROSSI “A truly amazing group of students,” find themselves. She said that even 13 years after who will present the colors and lead Celebration returns to the borough Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “The kind of class a teacher only gets Assistant Principal Derrick Nelson graduation from Westfield High the Pledge of Allegiance. During in- starting at 7 p.m. on South Street from CRANFORD — The Cranford High once in a lifetime,” and “The perfect then brought to attention the achieve- School, she was still learning how termission, a “Town Crier” will de- Gales Drive to Springfield Avenue School (CHS) 264-member class of mix of friendly and respectable.” Mrs. ments of the group. He said the class to be a pediatric oncologist, but liver the news of the day. and will include deejay John Souren 2016 filed into their seats at Memorial McCabe, who received a standing ova- of 2016 included 164 members of continued with heart. The speaker for the ceremony is of Club Souren, who will provide Field on a clear June 22 evening to tion, concluded her address with a Sergeant Carlos Granados, who has entertainment from his perch on South receive their diplomas. Spectators filled simple message to the graduates: “I been deployed in both Afghanistan Street. There will be juggler Will Shaw the stands of the football field, facing love you all. Congratulations.” As re- and Qatar as a member of the Army CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 the graduates, choir, band, and speaker ported by The Westfield Leader, Mrs. podium. McCabe has been terminated by the Prior to the acknowledgment of the board of education after two years as Cranford Authorizes Storm graduates, Principal Kate McCabe hon- principal. ored CHS guidance counselor and Among this “amazing group” in graduation ceremony Grand Marshal the class of 264 students were 81 Drainage Improv. Funding Nancy Campbell, who retired at the National Honor Society members, conclusion of this school year. Senior five National Merit Commended stu- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE some sanitary sewers upgrades. Class President William Budries then dents, and one National Merit final- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The committee also introduced, 4-1, took the stage to address the class of ist, Valedictorian Hale Jaeger. Hale, CRANFORD — Phase 2B of the with Commissioner Tom Hannen, Jr. 2016. At the forefront of William’s who delivered his address after per- storm drainage and flood management voting against, an ordinance to revise address was the remembrance of Justin forming with the Cranford High improvement projects in the township Chapter 42 of the Police Code. Juzefyk, a member of the class of 2016 School Concert Choir. He encour- is to get underway after the township Some sections of the code were de- who died in a car crash in February of aged his peers to “live in the spaces.” committee introduced a bond ordinance leted because they already were dupli- 2015. “In the upcoming years, stop over- to appropriate $3.5 million utilizing a cated in state statutes, Captain Guy “We have proven to be an excep- looking the spaces; live in them,” he zero percent interest loan from the New Paterson told the committee at a work- tional class in our refusal to give in to advised. “They are not a vacuum, Jersey Environmental Infrastructure shop meeting earlier this month. tragedy,” William said. “Our ability to they are where life happens.” Financing Program. Mr. Hannen said deleting sections come together as a class and a commu- Hale was introduced by salutatorian Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader This phase of the project will affect would eliminating township nity to create positivity from heartbreak Liam McCaffery, who noted Hale’s HIPS DON’T LIE...A performer at the Zerbini Family Circus at Cranford’s the northeast quadrant of the flood zone. committee’s oversight and that is why Hillside School on June 23 keeps two dozen hula hoops twirling. The annual event and misfortune is what defines us, rather “unmatched humility, sensitivity, and is sponsored by the Cranford Chamber of Commerce. Earlier this year, Township Engineer he voted against the revision the mea- than the tragedies themselves.” positivity.” In Liam’s own address, he Carl O’Brien said this part of the project sure, he told The Leader. Mrs. McCabe’s commencement ad- discussed the class’s ability to unite as PPPAAAGE INDEXINDEXGE includes the installation of collector The revised code also specifies that dress followed William’s. The princi- one. “The adversities that we have faced storm sewers underground along Riv- the police department shall not exceed pal lamented on the students’ past expe- as a class are unfathomable, but what is Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 8-9, 19 erside Drive to convey storm water 54 police officers, a number the depart- riences in the Cranford school district. even more unbelievable is our ability to Editorial ...... 4-5, 16 Sports ...... 11-15 runoff to the pump station. ment has asked for previously but had She shared the sentiments of teachers in rally around those in need of support Police ...... 17 Real Estate .... 11-15 It would take about six months to been denied by the committee. It speci- the district, who spoke of the class and love,” he said. “The class of 2016 Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 17 Obituary ...... 18 A&E ...... 19-20 complete, he said. It would also include CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 fondly. Teachers referred to the class as, is Cranford strong.” WESTFIELD The Right Combination of Cutting Edge Technology WEST and the Highest Quality of Services and Programs is the Reason Why Coldwell Banker is the Preferred Real Estate Company. Westfield West Office • 600 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ 07090 • 908-233-0065 • ColdwellBankerHomes.com © 2016 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity ® #600NORTH 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. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, June 30, 2016 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 57th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 26-2016 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS SPFHS Graduates 390 During Commencement Exercises

By RACHEL LOGAN Fanwood High School Principal David Group, and Daniel Goleman, author Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times L. Heisey and Superintendent of of “Emotional Intelligence.” Upon SCOTCH PLAINS — Three hun- Schools Margaret Hayes. The class visiting kindergarten classes within dred and ninety members of the walked in to the sound of Pomp and the district, Mr. Heisey asked the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Circumstance, performed by the high students what they believed to be School (SPFHS) Class of 2016 said school band led by Durand Thomas. important in achieving success. A goodbye during commencement ex- Taking their seats, the graduates cre- few of the ideas that he was told by ercises held on Perry Tyson Ath- ated a sea of blue in their caps and these students is that one should “Be letic Field on June 22. The grand- gowns, with the occasional standout respectful,” “Be nice to the people stands were completely filled with of a decorated cap. that you love,” “Be a good friend,” friends and family sharing in the Opening the ceremony, after the and “Share with others.” He then excitement of the graduates. playing of the National Anthem, was shared the words of Mr. First to appear were members of the Mr. Heisey, who welcomed the class. Koulopoulos, who asserted common faculty, administration and board of He focused on giving the students traits that successful individuals education, as well as a number of advice for success, relating three share, namely gratefulness, a desire supervisors and principals from the sources: kindergarteners, Tom to improve, and an aspiration to give district, all led by Scotch Plains- Koulopoulos, founder of the Delphi back. Mr. Heisey also cited the ad- vice of Mr. Goleman, who relayed that emotional intelligence is essen- tial in attaining leadership positions; an emotional intelligence that is learned in kindergarten. Valedictorian Emily Boyle Brooks Crandall for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times thanked her classmates, who she TIME TO CELEBRATE…Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School seniors, including one Grateful Dead fan, toss their caps described as individuals who upon graduation last Wednesday. helped her get where she is today. She praised the high school, refer- encing the gifts and aptitudes of the staff and student body that the Busy Summer Months Set class was privy to. She concluded her speech by encouraging the class to remember that life is short, and with this idea, to seek a spiritual For Scotch Plains Township perfection and a love of oneself, which involves continuing to do By FRED T. ROSSI at Scotch Hills Country Club. Plans July 13 to continue a hearing on an what one loves, exploring one’s Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times are also reportedly being made for application to significantly expand strengths, and seeking to fulfill the SCOTCH PLAINS — While the classic car shows in the downtown the size of the Ashbrook Nursing & purpose that everyone has been official business of the township business district, although no dates Rehabilitation Center on Raritan Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times given. government typically slows during have yet been set. The fire Road. The proposed three-phase ON YOUR MARK…About 500 participants get set to head out in the Scotch Salutatorian Kara Foley began by the summer, the next two months do department’s new truck will be de- project will begin with construction Plains 5K Run on Thursday night, a fundraiser for Children’s Network for Hope looking back on what the class look to be somewhat busy at the livered next month and will be chris- of a 14,000-square-foot, five-story hospitals in memory of Patrick Allocca. Music by “The Neighbors” on the Village would no longer have to experi- municipal building. tened during a wet-down on Satur- rehabilitation facility at the rear por- Green and Cloud 9 DJ at the finish line helped to buoy the runners. ence, such as the need to ask per- Besides the Thursday evening day afternoon, July 23 in the mu- tion of the property and include 90 mission to go to the bathroom, but concerts that begin on July 14 and nicipal parking lot on Park Avenue. beds. The second phase will be a also the special moments that they the ongoing Friday night movie The township council doesn’t 15,000-square-foot, three-story as- Fourth of July Events, would have to leave behind. She nights, both held in the Alan Augus- meet again until Tuesday, July 26 sisted-living facility at the front of urged her classmates to strive to tine Village Green, the township’s and then again on Tuesday, August the property nearest Raritan Road make an impact; to be brave and first fireworks display will take 23. Council members have been with 60 beds. And the third phase Fireworks Schedules Told CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 place on Saturday evening, July 2, focused recently on downtown re- will be a 17,000-square-foot, four- vitalization efforts and on possibly story skilled-nursing facility located Thursday, June 30 get a free “bucket” of chalk to cre- declaring selected properties in the where the present building is situ- Westfield ate art and messages on the street. Freeholders OK Contract business district as areas in need of ated and include 90 beds. The Sons of the American Revo- The fireworks display will begin redevelopment in an effort to retain The following evening at its regu- lution and Daughters of the Ameri- at 9:30 p.m. Those who attend some government control over how can Revolution (SAR and DAR), should bring lawn chairs or blan- For Fire Academy Burn Bld. redevelopment moves forward. The CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 West Fields Chapter, along with the kets. In case of rain, information council is also considering enacting Westfield Community Band will will be posted on the borough’s By PAUL J. PEYTON mates were allegedly illegally strip a revised sign ordinance as well as participate in the annual Indepen- website and the business commu- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times searched, County Counsel Robert taking a serious look at the sale and Scotch Plains to dence Day Celebration and Band nity website, COUNTY — The Union County Barry told The Times. The county development of the township-owned Concert at Mindowaskin Park, be- www.newprovbiz.com. The rain Freeholders approved a $79,310 will pay $889,025 of the $2.7-mil- hedge property next to the munici- Hold Fireworks ginning at 7:30 p.m. The program date is Tuesday, July 5. contract to The Musial Group of lion settlement, with the remainder pal building. There have also been Scotch Plains will host a fire- has been a tradition in Westfield. Monday, July 4 Mountainside to provide engineer- plus attorney fees paid by AIG In- calls for a public meeting, possibly works display for the first time. It The band’s “Happy Birthday Clark ing and architectural design services surance Company. before the end of the summer, so will be held at Scotch Hills Coun- America” program will feature a Clark Township will hold its an- for improvements to the Union In the second case, Parvin that residents and commercial prop- try Club on Jerusalem Road on vocal quartet singing barbershop nual Independence Day fireworks County Fire Academy’s burn build- Remolina, et al, versus Union erty owners can weigh in on the Saturday, July 2. The rate date is and patriotic selections. event starting at 7 p.m. with music, ing in Linden. County, the county will pay future of the central business dis- Sunday, July 3. The golf course As in prior years, the program food and vendors at the Arthur L. As reported last week, plans to $229,097 of the half-million-dollar trict along Park Avenue and East will open at 7 p.m. for spectators will feature the West Fields Color Johnson High School field. Fire- move the whole academy or just the settlement, with the county’s insur- Second Street. to set down chairs and blankets, Guard, who will present the colors works will begin around 9 p.m. The burn building took a major blow ance carrier paying the remaining The zoning board of adjustment and the fireworks will begin at and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. rain date will be Tuesday, July 5. when the possible purchase of an amount. Mr. Barry said the lawsuit will be busy in July, with a special dusk. During intermission, a “Town Crier” Cranford industrial site in Elizabeth fell stems from an auto accident involv- meeting scheduled for Wednesday, will deliver the news of the day. A fireworks display will be the through. ing a Union County police car in The speaker for the ceremony is highlight of Cranford’s Annual Public Safety Director Andrew which there was a serious injury. Sergeant Carlos Granados, who has Fourth of July Celebration. The day- Moran told The Scotch Plains-Fan- Garwood resident Bruce Pater- been deployed in both Afghanistan long community festival will include wood Times that the current build- son, in referencing the appointment and Qatar as a member of the Army canoe races from the Cranford Ca- ing is made out of concrete and of former county employee and cur- National Guard. noe Club starting at 8 a.m. with cinderblock which is cracking and rent Rahway Business Administra- Saturday, July 2 registration at 7:30 a.m.; the Cran- that rebar is showing. He said ex- tor Cherron Rountree to the Union Scotch Plains ford Jaycees sponsored Firecracker treme changes in temperature from County College (UCC) Board of Scotch Plains will host a fire- Fun Run, featuring a one-mile Fun freezing to 1500 degrees Fahren- Trustees, said an investigation might works display for the first time. It Run and a four-mile run, will start at heit during firefighter training fires be needed into the college’s admin- will be held at Scotch Hills Country 9 a.m., and rides and games from have taken a toll on the 31-year-old istration under UCC President Mar- Club on Jerusalem Road. The rate Eddie’s Amusements at Nomahegan building, located near Linden Air- garet M. McMenamin. date is Sunday, July 3. The golf Park will begin at 2 p.m. port. “From what I understand there course will open at 7 p.m. for spec- Fireworks at Nomahegan Park He said Musial will do an assess- are major issues happening over at tators to set down chairs and blan- will begin at 9:05 p.m. Limited park- ment of the existing building and the college,” he said. kets, and the fireworks will begin at ing will be available at Union develop a plan, including cost esti- His comment drew a terse re- dusk. County College. The rain date for mates, in preparation for the county sponse from Freeholder Angel Spectators should wear comfort- fireworks only is Tuesday, July 5. to go out to bid on the project. He Estrada. “I was really surprised to able shoes – no heels are permitted CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 said the county has $1.1 million hear your comments,” he said, not- on the golf course – and alcoholic appropriated from the 2008 capital ing there have been many accom- beverages will not be permitted. budget for the project. plishments under Ms. McMenamin Sunday, July 3 Freeholder Al Mirabella told The such as the increased graduation Correction Brooks Crandall for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times New Providence Times there are not many places the rate. DIPLOMA TIME…Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School seniors stand in prepa- The borough’s Independence Day A photo caption on page 10 burn building could be re-located, “To come here and speak about ration for receiving their long-awaited diplomas at last Wednesday’s graduation Celebration returns to the borough in the June 23 issue of The “without causing alarm in the neigh- Dr. McMenamin as requiring an in- ceremony. starting at 7 p.m. on South Street Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times borhood,” and thus he feels fixing vestigation really gets me. The fact from Gales Drive to Springfield incorrectly identified the per- the current facility is the way to go. is that there hasn’t been anyone as PPPAAAGE INDEXINDEXGE Avenue and will include deejay John son in the picture as the In other business, the board ap- committed to the institution she has Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 8-9, 19 Souren of Club Souren, who will Fanwood Volunteer-of-The- proved two pending litigation settle- built,” he said. “We’re very proud Editorial ...... 4-5, 16 Sports ...... 11-15 provide entertainment from his Month when it actually was a ments totaling $1.2 million in county of her. I know the board has her full Police ...... 17 Real Estate .... 11-15 perch on South Street. There will be borough resident speaking funds. The first, Ronald Allen, et al, support.” Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 17 juggler Will Shaw and “Chalk on about recycling. versus Union County, is a class ac- The board approved a resolution Obituary ...... 18 A&E ...... 19-20 South” where kids of all ages can tion lawsuit in which 7,800 jail in- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 WESTFIELD The Right Combination of Cutting Edge Technology WEST and the Highest Quality of Services and Programs is the Reason Why Coldwell Banker is the Preferred Real Estate Company. Westfield West Office • 600 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ 07090 • 908-233-0065 • ColdwellBankerHomes.com © 2016 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity ® #600NORTH 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. 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Child, 6, Pulled From Westfield Memorial Pool

By PAUL J. PEYTON school-age Westfield resident that Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times required resuscitation efforts by the WESTFIELD — A 6-year-old lifeguards and a doctor and nurse girl, who has been identified through who were visiting the pool at the multiple sources as Tamaques El- time,” Westfield Mayor Andy Skib- ementary School student Linda itsky said in a statement. “The young Fazio, was pulled from Westfield girl was transported to the hospital Memorial Pool Saturday by life- for further treatment. At this time guards and assisted by a doctor and there is a complete investigation nurse, who were visiting the pool, underway so I cannot comment on and paramedics. The youngster was specific details. taken by ambulance to Overlook “I ask all residents to please join Medical Center in Summit. She has me in sending our thoughts and since been transferred to Children’s prayers to this young girl and her Brooks Crandall for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times GRATE-FULLY GRADUATED…Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times intern Rebecca Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). family,” he said. FLAME BROILED...Brian Kirpan of BK Private Dining and Catering works the Mehorter is all smiles after receiving her diploma at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood A prayer service was organized at Westfield Police Chief David grill at the Scotch Plains Business and Professional Association (SPBPA) barbe- High School graduation on June 22. St. Helen’s Church in Westfield on Wayman told The Scotch Plains- cue Thursday night at Brookside Park. Wednesday evening, and a Fanwood Times that the child was gofundme page was set up to help pulled from the water at about 4:24 Garwood Council Delays cover the family’s expenses. To p.m. and was unresponsive. Resus- donate, visit www.gofundme.com/ citation efforts were initiated im- Fourth of July 2bfqnkfc. mediately. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Review of Casale-Petro Plan According to an update posted on While the chief would not release the gofundme site, “Thank you to so the child’s condition due to the Mountainside rated Bicycle Parade at 10 a.m. By BRIAN TRUSDELL able” units each town must provide many of you who have donated...the family’s privacy, he did say, “I have This annual event will be held at Rides and amusements as well as Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times from 1999 to 2015 – known as “the Fazio family has said that they — read reports that her condition is Our Lady of Lourdes fields, 300 children’s entertainment will con- GARWOOD – The borough coun- gap” – which has not been autho- and Linda — are really feeling the improving.” Central Avenue. Although the fire- tinue throughout the afternoon until cil on Tuesday had to delay its ex- rized by the legislature, and there- love from the community. They are The chief, on behalf of himself works begin at dusk, there will be a 1 p.m. at which point Memorial pected consideration of a redevelop- fore towns are not obligated to as- blown away by this! and his department, wished the child deejay and free ice cream. This event Field will close for setup for evening ment plan for the blighted Casale- sure. “The good news is that Linda a “speedy and full recovery.” is done in conjunction with the bor- festivities. Petro industrial properties on South The New Jersey Supreme Court’s continues to make really strong ough and the borough’s fire com- Beginning at 6 p.m., evening car- Avenue because of “technical issues,” so-called Mount Laurel II ruling in progress. The family remains very pany. nival rides and amusements as well according to Borough Attorney Bob 1983 obligated municipalities to pro- hopeful and sends their thanks for Springfield as the Food Truck Festival will be Renaud, meaning the matter is not vide their “fair share” of “afford- all of the prayers and support and Graduation The township’s festivities will featured. Also new this year, a $10 likely to be discussed until August. able” housing. The legislature passed asks that you continue praying for CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 held at Meisel Avenue Park. Gates Bounce Pass will grant unlimited Without being more specific, Mr. the Fair Housing Act that established her.” step out of their comfort zone. She will open at 5 p.m. with food and access to evening rides, bounce Renaud said he needed to “plug in the Council On Affordable Housing “On Saturday, June 25, there was emphasized that the class should drinks, a petting zoo, pony rides, a houses and games. some information” that he required (COAH), which adopted rules for an incident at the Westfield Memo- give back to SPFHS by represent- trackless train, moonwalk and Performing on the main stage at from the planning board before he the first two periodic reviews of the rial Pool involving an elementary- ing the school in a positive way. waterslide. A concert will start at 7:45 p.m. this year will be Barbara could submit the ordinance for the number of units each town was obli- Board of Education President 7:30 p.m. featuring 1910 Fruitgum Harris of the Toys, a 1960s girls council’s review. gated to provide. Nancy Bauer cited the number of Company and special guest Ron group, singing a variety of soul, “Hopefully, I will get the matter The last review period expired in decisions that the class was ap- Dante. Fireworks will follow the pop, jazz and R&B hits. addressed in the next couple of 1999, and in 2015 the Supreme proached with in their senior year, concert. A donation of $5 per per- The fireworks display will begin SP Summer as well as the decisions that they son is requested. at 9:15 p.m. weeks,” he said. Court reclaimed jurisdiction of “af- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The planning board is not sched- fordable” or “Mount Laurel” hous- will need to make in the future. Summit uled to meet again until Wednesday, ing from COAH, giving rise to the larly scheduled Thursday, July 14 Specifically, she emphasized the Summit’s 69th Annual Mayor’s Reading is Good For You July 27. The board in April adopted interpretation that no rules existed meeting, the zoning board will con- decisions that will come along with Fourth of July Celebration will take the redevelopment plan for a 5.3-acre and towns cannot be held liable. tinue on an application to build an voting in November, as well as the place at Soldiers Memorial Field, 5 parcel along South Avenue between A consultant hired by the bor- 18-unit apartment building on Front decisions regarding the balance of Myrtle Avenue. This day-long cel- the roadway and NJ Transit railroad ough has estimated Garwood’s Street, near the intersection with technology with other aspects of ebration will welcome several new tracks that included a 315-unit apart- Mount Laurel requirement to be Park Avenue. The applicants are life. She concluded with the words additions this year including a food ment complex and retail space for the about 60 to 61 “affordable” units, seeking a number of variances for of a young entrepreneur, urging the truck festival, entertainment and land occupied by the largely aban- of which 32 to 40 would come from the development, including ones students to work hard, and assuring evening carnival rides and amuse- doned Casale Sheet Metal and Petro the Casale-Petro properties. related to density, lot coverage, off- them that despite failures, they will ments. Plastics manufacturing sites. In other matters, the council voted street parking, lot size and building continue to learn as they go through The day will begin at 9:45 a.m. Mayor Charles Lombardo, a mem- down the introduction of a $38,000 height. The proposed three-story life. with the Flag Raising Ceremony; goleader.com/subscribe ber of the planning board, raised the bond ordinance to buy 13 air packs structure will have 35 off-street Superintendent Hayes spoke of followed by the Children’s Deco- issue at the June 14 council meeting, for the fire department and a finger- parking spaces and include 12 two- the diversity of talents and com- suggesting governing body members print machine for the police, and bedroom, two-bathroom units and mendable attributes of the student needed to consider the matter as an instead indicated it would pay for six one-bedroom, one-bathroom body that were displayed through ordinance for adoption. But he drew them out of capital funds. units. The developers have offered the Culmen yearbook. She then ref- immediate opposition from Coun- Council members tentatively had to designate several of the apart- erenced the tug of the familiar that cilman Jim Mathieu, also a planning agreed at the June 14 meeting to in- ments as affordable housing units the class is probably experiencing board member, and two of Mr. troduce the bond ordinance on Tues- to be counted toward meeting the as a result of the unknown that lies Mathieu’s fellow Republican coun- day, but Ms. Todisco, upon checking township’s affordable housing ob- ahead. However, she assured them cil members. with borough Treasurer and Chief ligations. that over the years they have gained Mr. Mathieu said he wanted to so- Financial Officer Sandy Bruns, de- All this activity is a prelude, of important skills, such as the ability licit more reaction from borough resi- termined that the items could be pur- course, to the November municipal to work with others, which will help dents and asked consideration be de- chased without incurring debt. elections when Democratic Mayor them in the future. layed until after Labor Day. Council- By tapping $100,000 in capital Kevin Glover will be seeking a sec- The last to speak was Kathleen woman Ileen Cuccaro wanted the is- funds, the borough could save about ond term as he faces challenges not Welch, senior class president, who sue delayed until residents were back $4,500 in interest over the life of only from Republican candidate focused on her experience working from vacation, a sentiment supported the bond, Ms. Todisco said, but the Alexander Smith, but also two in- at Scoops. She recalled her interac- by Councilman Joe Sarno. purchase would need to be delayed dependent candidates: former tions with interesting characters, her A straw poll drew the support of until a capital purchase ordinance mayor Nancy Malool and Rev. Keith struggles with the machinery, and Republican Councilman Mike Mar- was written, introduced and Owens. The township council seat the process of cleanup at the end of tin and Democrats Sara Todisco and adopted. currently held by Democrat Col- a shift. She related these experi- Lou Petruzzelli, giving the deciding That would take at least two more leen Gialanella will also be up for ences to those that are to come in vote to Mr. Lombardo, who directed weeks then if the council adopted the grabs, with Democrat Luisa Bianco the future, as the class will encoun- Mr. Renaud to prepare the ordinance. bond ordinance. facing Republican Ted Spera. ter many different kinds of people, In a somewhat related matter, the Mr. Mathieu was the only council face many obstacles, and perform Brooks Crandall for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times council unanimously agreed to member who opted to vote for the bond many tasks. Kathleen then advised LAST STEPS TOGETHER…Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School seniors march adopt a resolution developed by the ordinance, which drew questions from the class to not be afraid to sur- together for the last time as they enter last Wednesday’s graduation ceremony. League of Municipalities. It urged the floor from Jennifer Blumenstock mount the obstacles that they will the state legislature to codify into and Mark Lazarow, Democrats run- Freeholders face, as that is how they will find the Fair Housing Act the calcula- ning against Mr. Mathieu for his coun- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 success. tions for the number of “afford- cil seat in November. put forth by Freeholder Chairman It was then that she advised the Bruce Bergen in support of State class to move their tassels to the left, Senate Bill 4287 that would estab- introducing them as alumni of Scotch lish a new $21-million line item in Plains-Fanwood High School. the state budget to support imple- mentation of the New Jersey bail and speedy trial reform system. Mr. Bergen has said the new system, which goes into effect in January, would cost Union County $1.8 mil- lion. The money would go to all 21 counties in New Jersey to offset these costs. The board also supported a reso- lution by Mr. Bergen in support of federal gun legislation aimed at bar- ring those on the federal terror watch lists from obtaining firearms and further mandating background checks for sales at gun shows and over the Internet. The board also Courtesy of Bruce Paterson NO ROADRUNNER…A coyote strolls Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times supported an override of Governor across King Street in Fanwood over FIRST IN DIVISION…Scotch Plains resident Aaron Shoaf and his daughter, Chris Christie’s veto of State Sen- Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the weekend. Local residents have said Ruby, cross the finish line — just behind wife/mom Marissa — to win the baby HONOREE...Scotch Plains Business and Professional Association (SPBPA) schol- ate Bill 805, legislation aimed at they spotted a large and a small coyote, carriage division of the Scotch Plains 5K Run last Thursday. Approximately 500 arship recipient Rohan Suresh (middle with blue shirt) and his family enjoy the keeping firearms out of the hands of although Fanwood police say no one runners participated in the fund-raising event for Children’s Network for Hope SPBPA barbecue last Thursday night at Brookside Park. perpetrators of domestic violence. has reported it to them. hospitals in memory of Patrick Allocca.

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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, June 30, 2016 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Peyton's Christie: Union County Peek at the Week Towns to See Savings In Politics TRENTON — Last week, Gover- much as $33,699 per pupil in tax nor Christie proposed a solution to dollars, while high-performing school By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times New Jersey’s two most pressing cri- districts spend less than half of that Lawmakers OK Budget Deal As state is virtually incalculable. His ses — the failure of urban education per student. Details Still Being Discussed children, including State Senator Kip and property taxes, according to a Under this new formula, 75 percent The New Jersey Legislature on Bateman, and his grandchildren press released issued by the of all New Jersey districts would get Monday approved a $34.8-billion should be enormously proud of the Governor’s Office. The Governor says more state aid than they do today. The budget for the fiscal year beginning life of this distinguished public ser- his Fairness Formula would provide Governor has said his proposal would Friday, July 1. The Democratic-con- vant. Heidi (Mrs. Lance) and I extend equal education funding for every provide hundreds or even thousands of trolled Legislature’s spending pack- our deepest sympathy to the entire pupil throughout the state, valuing dollars in annual property tax savings age is $318 million higher than Gov- Bateman family.” every child equally. for New Jerseyans in most communi- ernor Chris Christie’s budget recom- Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean, Under the Fairness Formula, all ties. mendation. In addition to state funds, Jr. (R-21st, Westfield) commented public school districts would receive Union County towns could see tax the budget legislation appropriates that, “When it came to public service, $6,599 for every enrolled student, savings as follows: Berkeley Heights, $15.7 billion in federal funds. Senator Ray Bateman was a giant. He plus continued funding for special $2,274; Clark, $2,151; Cranford, The budget passed, 28-to-11 in the was one of the people that I admired education. This, he said, would give $2,507; Fanwood, $2,700; Garwood, Senate and 50-to-27 in the Assembly, most growing up in a family that every child an equal chance at suc- $1,498; Kenilworth, $921; Linden, according to media reports. The bud- followed a similar path. He’s some- cess. According to the release, the $691; Mountainside, $2,027; New get is $1 billion, or 3 percent, larger one that many of us who serve now try statewide graduation rate is 90 per- Providence, $3,232; Rahway, $247; than what Gov. Christie signed for the to emulate. cent, with 27 of the 31 Abbott dis- Roselle Park, $642; Scotch Plains, current fiscal year, northjersey.com “I would like to offer my deepest tricts falling below that average. Un- $3,139; Springfield, $1,944; Sum- reported. condolences to his family, and to his der current the school funding for- mit, $3,261; Union, $720, and Lawmakers were still discussing a son, my friend Senator Kip Bateman, mula, failing school districts spend as Westfield, $3,684. deal with the Governor’s office to with whom I have the honor to serve.” lower the sales from 7 to 6 percent Lance Praises Court Ruling while raising the state’s gas tax 23 Blocking Executive Amnesty cents per gallon to fund the Transpor- Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) has Jacob Calls on Lance to tation Trust Fund which funds state hailed the U.S. Supreme Court’s de- REMBERING FALLEN COMRADES...A total of 4,453 flags placed on the and local road improvements and cision in United States v. Texas, veterans’ graves at Fairview Cemmetery, paying tribute to the fallen comrades, mass transit. The sales tax decrease which upholds the lower court’s de- will remain through the Fourth of July, Work for Gun Safety Bills would be phased in over two years. cision that President Barack Obama’s UNION – At a meeting on Thursday, The NRA (National Rifle Associa- Republican Assemblyman Jay use of executive action to grant am- Seventh Congressional District Demo- tion) has legally bought our govern- Webber estimates motorists will pay nesty to illegal immigrants is unlaw- Fairview Flags Honoring cratic challenger Peter Jacob criticized ment at the expense of 30,000 Ameri- $850 million extra per year in motor ful: four-term Republican Rep. Leonard can lives every year, this is unaccept- fuel taxes. The increase gas tax, go- “Our defense of the Constitution Vets Through July 4th Lance for not fighting to save lives from able, and must end.” ing from 14 to 37 cents per gallon, was vindicated today by the Supreme gun violence. would be expanded by eight years “at Court, which upheld my long-held WESTFIELD — Every Spring just known as the Grand Army of the “How many more mass shootings? Volunteers Spruce Up $2 billion in annual spending,” ac- belief that the President’s executive before Memorial Day, members of Republic, declared that May 30, How many more mothers, fathers, cording to a NJ Spotlight. amnesty program was unlawful. The the American Legion Post 3, along 1868 should be a day for decorating sons, and daughters need to lose their Passaic River Park A barpartisan plan to increase the Constitution is clear: Congress writes with members of the Mountainside graves of those who died in defense lives before Congressman Lance de- COUNTY – A big group of 13 vol- gas tax the same amount, but elimi- the laws, not the President. I am proud Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, the VFW of the nation. The first Decoration cides to take real meaningful action? unteers from L’Oreal USA’s New Jer- nate the estate tax (New Jersey also to have been a leader in the U.S. and the Knights of Columbus, gather Day ceremony took place in Arling- How can Congressman Lance sey headquarters pitched in with the has an inheritance tax) was not ad- House in making sure we stopped the to honor veterans who rest eternally ton National Cemetery of the same conscionably go on vacation before Berkeley Heights Environmental Com- vanced by lawmakers. President’s unlawful actions.” in the rolling hills at Fairview Cem- year. we pass some meaningful gun safety mission to do trail maintenance at In addition, the budget bill would Mr. Lance was one of the first mem- etery and who died while serving At Fairview Cemetery the tradition legislation? We deserve a new repre- Union County’s Passaic River Park in increase the retirement threshold — bers of the U.S. House to call for their country. In the spirit and tradi- of decorating prevails where this sentative who will represent people Berkley Heights last week. The effort which is $15,000 for an individual — litigation. tion of what was once known as Deco- spring, over 4,453 flags were placed and not special interests,” Mr. Jacob was part of the Adopt-a-Park program. to $75,000 for an individual, $50,000 Kean, UCC Get State ration Day, and since renamed Me- on the veterans’ graves, paying trib- said in a press release. They refreshed the trail with gravel for a married couple filing separately, Construction Grants morial Day, a flag is placed on the ute to the fallen comrades. The flags Mr. Jacob continued to say, “While and woodchips as well as freeing na- and $100,000 for a married couple New Jersey Secretary of Higher gravesite of veterans at rest at Fairview remain through the Fourth of July, I am proud of the House Democrats tive plants of invasive vegetation. filing jointly by January 1, 2020, Education Rochelle Hendricks has Cemetery. another national holiday commemo- for standing up and sitting down in County residents can join Adopt-a- app.com has reported. sent the state Legislature her certified The tradition of remembrance of rating our nations’ independence. The this historic manner, I am saddened to Park on an individual basis, or as part of Ex-Sen. Ray Bateman list of 35 higher education capital those who died while serving their public is invited to stroll the grounds see the Republican leaders in Wash- a business, school or community group. Remembered by Lawmakers construction project grants at 32 in- country arose after the Civil War, at Fairview to pay tribute to those ington refuse to even continue the For information, visit ucnj.org or call Ray Bateman, a former New Jersey stitutions in the state. when a Union veteran’s origination, veterans. debate on common sense gun legisla- the Union County Department of Parks senator from Somerset County, died Kean University is to receive $3 tion, and that this protest is needed. and Recreation at (908) 789-3683. over the weekend. He was a former million to construct a new 50,000- gubernatorial candidate and past square-foot Academic Center for chairman of the state Republican History near the Liberty Hall Mu- Filing Deadline for Board of Party. seum. Stockton University is to re- His son, Senator Chris “Kip” ceive $22 million to construct addi- Education Candidates is July 25 Bateman, said his father recently suf- tional academic classrooms and stu- COUNTY – Union County Clerk obtain downloadable petitions, visit fered from pneumonia after breaking dent support space of the new Atlan- Joanne Rajoppi reminds residents Ms. Rajoppi’s office online at his shoulder, according to a nj.com tic City campus. Union County Col- seeking a position on their local school ucnj.org/county-clerk, email report. lege is getting nearly $4 million for board that the deadline for filing can- [email protected] or call the Elec- Assembly Minority Jon Bramnick the second phase of its health ser- didate petitions is Monday, July 25, tions Division, (908) 527-4996. (R-21st, Westfield) saud in a state- vices building in support of the at 4 p.m. in the Office of the Union Candidates can also obtain peti- ment that, “Senator Bateman’s name college's expansion plans for the County Clerk, Elections Division, 2 tions and additional information is synonymous with ‘civility’ and Plainfield campus. Broad Street, Room 113, Elizabeth. through the New Jersey School he had a sterling reputation within Bill to Extend Sandy Permits Each petition must have 10 valid Boards Association online at the Republican Party and through- Passed by State Assembly signatures. Except for Plainfield and njsba.org. out New Jersey. We will miss him. The state Assembly on Monday Summit, every municipality in Union Election Day this year is Tuesday His family and friends are in our unanimously approved legislation to County holds school board elections November 8. prayers, and we mourn his pass- extend building permits another year concurrent with the General Election ing.” for the nine counties, including Union in November. Plainfield school board Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) said: County, impacted the most by elections are held in April. The school “Ray Bateman was one the preemi- Superstorm Sandy in order to con- board in Summit is appointed by the GRILLED CHEESE WITH A TWIST...A grand opening ceremony was held nent leaders of New Jersey in the tinue aiding rebuilding. mayor. School Board positions have recently at The Grilled Cheese Shoppe, an eatery that has just opened within the second half of the Twentieth Century. The legislation is sponsored by past month at 113 Quimby Street, the former location of the Robert Treat a three-year term. Delicatessen. Pictured, from left to right, are: Pat Cicala, Greater Westfield Area He was a legislator’s legislator and Assemblyman Gerry Green (D-20th, For more details about school board his tremendous positive effect on the Plainfield). Chamber of Commerce (GWACC) Board of Director; Jeff Christakos, Down- elections in Union County and to town Westfield Corporation (DWC) Economic Development Committee chair- man; Mayor Andy Skibitsky; Nick and Brittany Louros, Grilled Cheese Shoppe owners; Gene Jannotti, Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (GWACC) executive director; Darielle Walsh, GWACC board of director, and Father Christos Pappas. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The ScotScotThe ch Plains–Fanwoodanwoodanwood Independence Day Remains — Established 1890 — TTTimes Since 1959 Significant Today As In 1776 DD Legal Newspaper for the County of Union, New Jersey DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood The upcoming weekend will kick be fought for, and recognize that there Diction Deception off our national celebration of Inde- are those who would deny us the Members of: pendence Day, with fireworks and “unalienable rights” so eloquently 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 other patriotic festivities scheduled described in the Declaration of Inde- with four definitions – only one is cor- in many communities, culminating in pendence. We are keenly aware, as a rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Fourth of July events on Monday. nation, that freedom is a gift we must sharp enough to discern this deception of P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West This year marks the 240th anniver- safeguard at all times. We continue to diction? Westfield, N.J. 07091 If you can guess one correctly – good sary of our country’s independence confront threats to it at home and guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 from Great Britain, and the signifi- abroad, and with like-minded nations vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at cance of that fight for freedom burns share a mission that proponents of you get all four – You must have a lot of as brightly as ever. Our founding fa- terror and oppression will not suc- P. O. 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An abalone shell; an ear shell We believe the best way to celebrate Independence You, we the citizens, are being pillaged by subver- British rule to independence also re- works — let us remember the real HIRUNDINE Day is to dedicate oneself to act with courage and sion and mendacity ensconced in our nation’s capi- mains so relevant because we share cause for celebration: our freedom. 1. Having a heavy, abnormal growth of much with those early patriots. Like Fly your flag, thank our veterans, and hair honor, just like our forefathers - and our fighting men tal, in Trenton and Wall Street. Our sons’ and daugh- our colonial ancestors, we treasure never take for granted what Indepen- 2. Relating to the swallows (birds) of today. Stand up to villainy. Defy our enemies, ters’ futures are being despoiled. our freedom, appreciate that it had to dence Day truly means. 3. Of or like a leech 4. Relating to pigs; swine many of whom are from within. The marauders’ appetites are voracious, their greed SILLON Don’t shirk from the wrongdoers, the aggressors, unbridled. Will their tyranny take everything from 1. Green fodder preserved in a silo the manipulators or the bullies. Let everyone know you, we the citizens? 2. The long, narrow pod of plants of the Letters to the Editor mustard family you’re an American and proud of it - for “Life, You, we the citizens - stand up. Stop the ravage or 3. A beverage made of sweetened milk Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.” the panoptic taxation will be rooted without regnant mixed with wine or cider As Benjamin Franklin said during dark times, “We recourse. 4. A defense built in a wide ditch Celebrate Our History at Fireworks CHILIAD must hang together, gentlemen...else, we shall most You, we the citizens, this Independence Day - 1. The upper lip or muzzle of a quadru- assuredly hang separately.” demand redress. Call your elected officials now. In Scotch Plains on Saturday ped Cornwallis and take refuge in the 2. A thousand of anything The Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen Colonies As we prepare to celebrate our 3. A ewe lamb or ewe mutton nation’s 230th birthday this week- Watchung Mountains. 4. Gout in the hand Continental Congress, Philadelphia, Pa., July 4, 1776 end, I want to take this opportunity to While in Scotch Plains, Lord invite all Scotch Plains residents to Cornwallis stopped at the farmhouse The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent: attend our first-ever Independence of Gershon and Elizabeth Frazee, who Letters to America, For depriving us, in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Day fireworks event on Saturday, July had given bread to the retreating Con- When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary Jury: the Editor for one people to dissolve the political bands which have For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended 2, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Scotch tinental Army. When Cornwallis connected them with another, and to offences: Hills Country Club. asked Elizabeth for bread for his assume among the powers of the earth, For abolishing the free System of Back in January at the township’s troops, she told him, ”Sir, I give you Mainstream Press, the separate and equal station to which English Laws in a neighbouring Prov- reorganization meeting, I made a com- this bread through fear, not in love,” the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s ince, establishing therein an Arbi- mitment to put on a fireworks display Cornwallis ordered that no one in his Selective Outrage God entitle them, a decent respect to trary government, and enlarging its – that would be privately funded – army take any bread from the Frazee’s. In 2008, then-Presidential candidate the opinions of mankind requires that Boundaries so as to render it at once because I felt strongly that we should Today, we are blessed to still have Barack Obama yanked the press creden- they should declare the causes which an example and fit instrument for at long last honor our community’s the Frazee House and it is for this tials of three newspapers: the Washing- impel them to the separation. introducing the same absolute rule role in the Revolutionary War. Not historical reason that I, and the ma- ton Times, the New York Post and the We hold these truths to be self- into these Colonies: Dallas Morning News. In their place, evident, that all men are created equal, For taking away our Charters, abol- many communities can lay claim to jority of the township council included Obama seated Jet, Ebony and Glamour that they are endowed by their Creator ishing our most valuable Laws, and having an important battle take place in the 2016 township capital budget magazines. with certain unalienable Rights, that altering fundamentally the Forms of in their town, but we in Scotch Plains funds to help with the restoration of Obama stated that the reason that this among these are Life, Liberty and the our Governments: can make that claim and should do all this piece of Americana. was done, was due to a limited amount of pursuit of Happiness. —That to secure For suspending our own Legisla- that we can to keep this valuable Once a piece of history is gone, it is seating in the planes. The mainstream these rights, Governments are insti- tures, and declaring themselves in- piece of American history alive and gone forever. So as we celebrate the press said nothing at all. tuted among Men, deriving their just vested with power to legislate for us well. birth of our nation and the ideals for When Donald Trump pulled the press powers from the consent of the gov- in all cases whatsoever. For those of you who may not know, which it stands, we in Scotch Plains credentials of the Washington Post, the erned, —That whenever any Form of He has abdicated Government here, mainstream press went into outrage mode. the Battle of Short Hills was fought in should take special pride in knowing It all goes to show you: if a candidate Government becomes destructive of by declaring us out of his Protection our community played a key role in these ends, it is the Right of the People and waging War against us. Scotch Plains (and not in Short Hills). for office supports everything that the to alter or to abolish it, and to institute He has plundered our seas, ravaged Although it was considered a defeat helping to cast off the yoke of British mainstream press supports ideologically, new Government, laying its founda- our Coasts, burnt our towns, and de- for the Continental Army, it allowed control and creating the greatest na- that candidate can use and abuse a main- tion on such principles and organizing stroyed the lives of our people. George Washington’s beleaguered tion on our earth. stream journalist from dawn to dusk (bat- its powers in such form, as to them He is at this time transporting large troops to escape the clutches of the Mayor Kevin Glover tered journalist syndrome anyone?) shall seem most likely to effect their Armies of foreign Mercenaries to British Supreme Commander Lord Scotch Plains If not, they will cry foul. The agenda of Safety and Happiness. Prudence, in- compleat the works of death, desola- the mainstream press is all that is impor- deed, will dictate that Governments tion and tyranny, already begun with tant, and not anything else. long established should not be changed circumstances of Cruelty and perfidy An Idea That Apparently Has Not Alex Pugliese for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally Kenilworth hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while unworthy the Head of a civilized nation. evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the He has constrained our fellow Citizens taken Captive on the Occurred To The Leader In the aftermath of the Orlando are the weapons of choice for mass Your State Legislators forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of high Seas to bear Arms against their Country, to become the ---LD-21--- abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object executioners of their friends and Brethren, or to fall themselves massacre, The Leader last week killers. The Second Amendment evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is by their Hands. opined in an editorial that the “massa- doesn’t give blanket authority to own Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has cre is further evidence that the world any type of weapon. You can’t walk 425 North Avenue E. provide new Guards for their future security. —Such has been endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the community needs to make its top pri- out of a gun store with a machine gun. Westfield, NJ 07090 the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an ority the defeat of terror, hate and Weapons of war, whose only purpose (908)-232-3673 necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions. oppression wherever it exists.” That is to kill lots of people quickly, should Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for is certainly a worthy goal. But in the not be on the market. 251 North Ave. West [George III] is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have Westfield, NJ 07090 having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose charac- meantime, we don’t have to make it Of course, this cannot prevent all easy for terrorists and others to kill attacks. But Congress quakes in fear (908)-232-2073 over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a ter is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) candid world. unfit to be the ruler of a free people. lots of people quickly. that it will offend the gun lobby if it He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our British The Leader says “again we wrestle takes any steps at all to keep weapons 57 Union Place, Suite 310 necessary for the public good. brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by with how to prevent further such at- out of the hands of people who Summit, NJ 07901 He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. tacks.” So here’s an idea that has shouldn’t have them. So while it is (908)-918-0414 and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration apparently not occurred to the legal for a suspected terrorist to pos- ---LD-22--- his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and Leader’s editors. Let’s keep guns, sess an assault-like weapon of war Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) utterly neglected to attend to them. magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our especially weapons of war designed such as an AR-15, it remains a crimi- 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which, would Linden, NJ 07036 large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. They to kill lots of people quickly, such as nal offense for anyone to possess AR-15 rifles and similar weapons, marijuana. Will The Leader agree (908)-587-0404 the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. Asm. Jim Kennedy (D) to them and formidable to tyrants only. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which de- out of the hands of terrorists and other that not only is this absurd, but that it mass murders. How? To start, ban results from a true failure of leader- Rahway, N.J. He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, nounces our Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of (732) 943-2660 uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public mankind, Enemies in War, in Peace Friends. those on terrorist watch lists and no- ship on the part of lawmakers? Asm. Jerry Green (D) Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of fly lists from purchasing a gun. In with his measures. America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Bob Pinheiro Plainfield, NJ fact, ban the sales and possession of Westfield (908)-561-5757 He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for op- Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, AR-15s and similar weapons. These posing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the do, in the Name, and by the Authority of the good People of these people. Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United He has refused for a long time, after such dissolutions, to Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent cause others to be elected; whereby the Legislative powers, States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British incapable of Annihilation, have returned to the People at large Crown, and that all political connection between them and the for their exercise; the State remaining in the mean time exposed State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy within. War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutu- hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of ally pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Lands. Honor. He has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by refusing The signers of the Declaration represented the new states as his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary powers. follows: New Hampshire: Josiah Bartlett, William Whipple, He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the Matthew Thornton; Massachusetts: John Hancock, Samuel tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their Adams, John Adams, Robert Treat Paine, Elbridge Gerry; salaries. Rhode Island: Stephen Hopkins, William Ellery; Connecticut: He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither Roger Sherman, Samuel Huntington, William Williams, Oliver swarms of Officers to harass our people, and eat out their Wolcott; New York: William Floyd, Philip Livingston, Francis substance. Lewis, Lewis Morris; New Jersey: Richard Stockton, John He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies Witherspoon, Francis Hopkinson, John Hart, Abraham Clark; without the consent of our legislatures. Pennsylvania: Robert Morris, Benjamin Rush, Benjamin He has affected to render the Military independent of and Franklin, John Morton, George Clymer, James Smith, George superior to the Civil power. Taylor, James Wilson, George Ross; Delaware: Caesar Rodney, He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction George Read, Thomas McKean; Maryland: Samuel Chase, foreign to our constitution and unacknowledged by our laws; William Paca, Thomas Stone, Charles Carroll of Carrollton; giving his Assent to their Acts of pretended Legislation: Virginia: George Wythe, Richard Henry Lee, Thomas Jefferson, For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us: Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Nelson, Jr., Francis Lightfoot Lee, For protecting them, by a mock Trial, from punishment for Carter Braxton; North Carolina: William Hooper, Joseph Hewes, any Murders which they should commit on the Inhabitants of John Penn; South Carolina: Edward Rutledge, Thomas Heyward, these States: Jr., Thomas Lynch, Jr., Arthur Middleton; Georgia: Button For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world: Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton. “War is peace. “They who can give up essential liberty to Freedom is slavery. obtain a little temporary safety deserve Ignorance is strength.” neither liberty nor safety.” -- George Orwell, 1984 -- Benjamin Franklin See more letters on pages 5 and 16 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 30, 2016 Page 5 Commentary Accomplishments of Garwood Gov. Christie’s School Aid Plan Residents Working Together On June 12, we attended the re- single Garwood community. We were Would Be Huge for Local Towns dedication of Garwood’s recently a community celebrating our In last week’s newspaper we re- in Superior Court in 1981 — Abbott renovated and expanded recreation borough’s rich past and looking for- ported on a proposal by Governor v. Burke — will once again challenge complex. Organized by Garwood’s ward to a prosperous future. Chris Christie that would equalize the Governor’s proposal. Throwing Historical Committee, residents of It’s days like this that remind us school funding so that the amount is money to a district like Elizabeth, in past and present gathered to recog- why we are running for council – to the same for every public school stu- our opinion, does not improve high nize and honor the borough’s volun- bring the spirit of that beautiful after- dent in New Jersey. school graduation rates. Elizabeth teers over the last 50+ years who noon to Council chambers – to gov- Each public school district would currently receives $366 million. New- helped to build the original baseball ern through partnership, not partisan- receive $6,599. This would be huge ark gets $742 million while Jersey field and Lions gazebo, and supported ship. Garwood deserves more days to the towns this newspaper covers. City gets $418 million (2015 num- community programs for both our like this. Garwood deserves leaders Westfield would go from $4 million bers). Newark, which has over 35,000 youth and seniors. who represent the community, not to $40 million; Scotch Plains- kids (Westfield has 6,300) would see On this beautifully warm day, in self-proclaimed political factions. Fanwood from $3 million to $36.3 aid drop to $231 million. Elizabeth temperature and spirit, we looked on We would like to thank the Histori- million; Cranford from $2.8 million would drop to $171 million. Of course, HELP WANTED...The Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad continues to raise at generations of young and old, cur- cal Committee for their hard work in to $25.7 million. According to the we could never see such drastic cuts funds for their operational needs. A second donation card was sent out to residents rent and past residents, and proud organizing this wonderful event. Their Governor’s Fairness Formula, as he being made. But cuts should and will seeking financial support. The Squad's tax-free services are a vital part of the families of relatives who have since work to preserve and celebrate our calls it, Westfield property taxpayers be coming. town's ability to respond to medical emergencies. In May, Steve Korba was passed on, some of whom traveled borough’s rich history will serve our awarded the EMT Excellence Award by Overlook Medical Center. Pictured are community for generations to come would see their taxes drop on average According to the Governor’s Lynn Feldman, treasurer, and Steve Korba, assistant treasurer. hundreds of miles to commemorate by $3,684; Scotch Plains, $3,139; website, “between 1985 and the up- the occasion. The air was filled with as a reminder of the great accom- Fanwood, $2,700; and Cranford, coming school year, state taxpayers laughter, story telling of days past, plishments of Garwood residents $2,500. (see chart at http:// will have sent $97 billion to the 31 Let Garwood Voters Decide and the sound of children playing on working together. Most of all, we’d www.nj.gov/governor/taxrelief/) for Abbott school districts, compared to the new playground. like to thank all who came out to more detailed information. $88.2 billion to the remaining 546 The Casale Redevelopment It was a day of excitement, relax- commemorate Garwood’s past, and Most, though, do not believe this districts for PreK-12 education.” After the Casale redevelopment full approval with only one absten- ation and nostalgia. And it was a day we look forward to working with you plan will ever see the light of day as Elizabeth and Plainfield are Abbott proposal on South Avenue in Garwood tion, it is now in the council’s hands. where political differences were put to ensure the spirit of this day is a the Democrat-controlled State Legis- districts. Obviously, aid in non-Abbott first appeared in the planning board’s With this large Casale property rede- aside as we all came together to cel- fixture of our future. lation will never pass it. Some say it districts must be increased. But not hands in 2015, board members ac- velopment project, two sides, pro and ebrate our Small Town with a Big Jennifer Blumenstock (D) would pit poor districts against rich on top of the over $9.2 billion New cepted the written plan with drawings con, have arisen. There are claims of Heart. For a few hours, we weren’t Marc Lazarow (D) districts. But isn’t that already hap- Jersey currently funds public educa- by the developer pretty much as it politics from both sides on this issue. Republicans or Democrats, but a Candidates for Garwood Council pening? Given that the cities of New- tion. was created and tepidly debated just Oddly, on council it appears the Demo- ark, Jersey City, and Paterson are Regardless of whether he is suc- the wording of the plan. crats are for it and Republicans are Activist Derides Rep. Lance’s controlled by the state, we believe cessful with this proposal, the Gover- As a planning board member at that against it, so it alludes to that affect. that they should be given the new aid nor has pushed the discussion on prop- time, I was the only one by the second However, out in the streets there numbers along with a return to local erty taxes to center stage. His tour meeting that actually asked what the are actually people of both parties Positions on Gun Laws control. “Fairness Formula” began this week project density is to be. The answer: along with independents found on Rep. Leonard Lance is tearing down “What is holding you back from sup- We suspect the Education Law in Monmouth County. We look for- 60 units per acre. each side which means it is a true NJ Gun Laws. Democrats held a Sit- In porting universal background Center (ELC), which filed a lawsuit ward to his visit in Union County. No one blinked an eye. issue not just politics. at USHR this Wednesday, June 22, 2016. checks?” Lance replied, “I support This is not found anywhere else in This project is a major issue and is Ninety-four percent of Rep. Lance’s con- the strong laws here in New Jersey. In Municipality Avg. Household Savings the county. Garwood’s land use ordi- forecasted to increase our borough stituents want background checks. New Jersey we have extremely strict nances basically specifies eight units population by 13 percent, push our From the February 2016 vigil in gun control laws and I have never per acre, and our townhouse ordi- rental unit count to 50 percent and Mindowaskin Park, Westfield, Karen said they should be lessened.” Berkeley Heights $2,274 nance allows 10 units per acre. This increase our housing units by 17 per- Egert said, “We are sick and tired of The NRA is also being funded by is nearly an astounding six to seven cent. Leonard Lance touting that he is a the Koch Bros. who supported their times our standard density numbers. It is located at ground zero of our moderate as he supports all the ex- “Trigger the Vote” campaign. Clark $2,151 So one of the smallest towns in the borough’s worst traffic woes. No one treme right-wing positions of the Re- Just want to be sure that those sup- county will receive one of the largest in town has experience to understand publican Party.” porting Rep. Lance actually know Cranford $2,507 projects in the county. future ramifications that can happen His latest stunt is unconscionable. who he is supporting with his votes. In a concerted effort in April 2016 to Garwood. Lance is working with the NRA to Barbara Briemer by a group of people, the planning The council now has this task to overturn our New Jersey gun laws and Westfield Fanwood $2,700 board was suddenly forced to have deliberate with a public meeting. Yet, wants everyone in New Jersey carry- Union County Freeholders two large public meetings attended the irony is that the existing council ing a gun: in purses, knapsacks, cars, Elizabeth, New Jersey Garwood $1,498 by 150 residents each. members never campaigned on this churches, stores, restaurants, you name (908) 527-4200 However, these were structured issue, so they were not designated by it. More guns, that’s all we need. Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected] mainly as informational-type meet- past voters of years ago to make this This is serious and frightening. Bruce Bergen, chair Kenilworth $921 ings with the developer in attendance decision on such an expansive impact. And what is he telling his constitu- [email protected] and the planning board engineer an- A good suggestion is put forth: ents? At the last Townhall in Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. swering resident’s questions. Forget about having the council vote Kenilworth when a constituent asked, [email protected] Linden $691 Not once did the planning board falling in the middle of the summer say to a resident, you have a valid and whether its just timing or some Mountainside $2,027 concern or valid suggestion that political ploy. should be addressed, the sentiment Let’s make this four-story, 315- Looking for a home, or considering refinancing? being that the residents were simply rental-unit, five-story parking garage New Providence $3,232 ignored. project a true referendum for the citi- Choosing a loan just got easier! In fact, the planning board really zenry of Garwood that are all affected Call me to find out how we can work together. does not have responsibility to the by this. Rahway $247 residents. On the board, if there arises Let’s simply push this vote into late any voice of contention on the plan- November after the elections are over. Roselle Park $642 ning board, we find by the next ap- Before November’s elections, this pointment cycle that person would be would be debated by the candidates removed. for council on the stoops of the resi- Owen Brand Scotch Plains $3,139 There remains one person who dents’ homes as each campaigns. Mortgage Loan Officer voices concerns. He’s been on the The November ballot box would Springfield $1,944 board longer than any other member have the true people’s voices weigh Phone: 908.285.6292 so he transcends issues. Rare do they in. The gravity of this issue tells us it Email: [email protected] give him heed if the member ex- should be left in the hands of the NMLS# 222999 Summit $3,261 © 2016 Capital One. Capital One is a federally registered service mark. All rights reserved. Refinancing to pay off existing debt may extend presses major concerns. people to decide. the term of the debt, possibly resulting in higher overall costs when compared with your current situation. Products and services offered by The last few years, he appears to be Bruce Paterson Capital One, N.A., NMLS ID 453156, Equal Housing Lender. JB36436 01/16 exasperated and either abstains or Garwood Union $720 votes no and doesn’t even bother to give an answer. Westfield $3,684 After the planning board had voted  dKd>>/ YhId/KE  WESTFIELD hƉƚŽϴϬйŽĨĨ

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PUBLICATION Scotch Plains Library Offers Westfield Memorial Library Summer Reading For All To Continue Music Events SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch 27, and is funded by the Friends of WESTFIELD — Music and pro- evening of the music she loves. Plains Public Library invites chil- the Scotch Plains Public Library. grams about music will continue to The Free Screening Series is dren, teenagers and adults who live Parents of infants and preschoolers be featured at the Westfield Me- funded through support from the in Scotch Plains and Fanwood to can pick up a copy of the library’s morial Library throughout the sum- Oak Foundation, Altman Founda- participate in its annual summer “Wee Readers” game board. Partici- mer. The library is located at 550 tion and Booth Ferris Foundation. reading program. The program is pants color a sneaker whenever the East Broad Street. “We are happy to continue bring- free, runs through Saturday, August child is read to or reads for 15 min- Marc Black will help audience ing world-class performances to utes, attends a library program, or members relive the colorful musi- the library, as our initial perfor- Pasta Dinner to Aid completes an early learning activity. cal eras of the 1950s and 1960s mances were so well-attended,” They earn a prize after coloring five with a program on Wednesday, July said Library Director Phil Israel. House Fire Victims sneakers. Children who complete their 6, at 7 p.m. During a slide show “Our goal is to continue to enrich AREA — The Knights of Colum- game boards get a certificate and a and talk, he will spotlight a wide the lives of our patrons with high- bus Monsignor Loreti Council No. free book. range of popular songs, including quality arts programming in their 3240 will sponsor the Wirkus Family Children entering Kindergarten surprising favorites like “Itsy Bitsy own backyard.” Pasta Dinner fundraiser on Saturday, through fifth grade can sign up for Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot The Marc Black program and July 9. It will begin at 6 p.m., follow- “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!” COLDWELL BANKER CONTRIBUTES...The Westfield office of Coldwell Bikini,” great rock tunes like “Blue the screening are free and open to ing the 5:30 p.m. Mass, at the Church Children set a goal and log their Banker Real Estate East recently made a significant financial contribution to the Suede Shoes” and moving folk Westfield Memorial Library and of the Assumption in Roselle Park. reading minutes. They can stop in up Westfield PAL program. Pictured, from left to right, are: Coldwell Banker Agents songs like Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ MURAL cardholders. MURAL The Wirkus family of Roselle to four times to report their minutes Frank Isoldi, Jean Marie Morgan, Debbie Bohlinger, Mary Harris, Westfield in the Wind.” PAL President John Dugan, Coldwell Banker Agents Carolyn Miller, Eileen cardholders belong to the 43 li- Park recently lost their home and and receive prizes. On the fourth Passananti and Branch Manager John Bradley. Mr. Black is an eclectic folk- braries that are part of the personal belongings due to an ac- visit, children who have reached their rocker who deals with life, and all Middlesex Union Reciprocal cidental house fire. goal get a certificate and a raffle its social and political challenges, Agreement Libraries. Interested The benefit dinner will feature ticket for one of the grand prizes. one song at a time. He was inducted persons are advised to visit the salad, bread, pasta and meatballs, Teens entering grades 6 through F-SP Thrift Shop Reveals into the New York Chapter of the Westfield Memorial Library dessert, coffee, tea and soft drinks. 12 can register online for “Get in the Blues Hall of Fame in June of 2014. website, wmlnj.org, and click on It will take place in Loreti Hall Game.” Participants set a goal for July 4 Closing, Dollar Sales He spends most of his time on the the “About Us” tab, to see if their (church basement). The church is the number of hours they intend to road — playing festivals, clubs, arts library participates. To register for located at 113 Chiego Place. Tick- read, and earn prizes for each 15 SCOTCH PLAINS — The one interested in learning more about centers, libraries and house con- the programs, visit wmlnj.org and ets are $10 per person and will be hours until they reach 60 hours. Spe- Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service the League or membership is invited certs. Mr. Black was a finalist in the click on the Online Calendar, or available at the door only. Children cial MVP status is awarded to those League Thrift Shop, located at 1741 to call (908) 322-5420, visit prestigious Grassy Hill Kerrville call (908) 789-4090, option 0. age 5 and under may attend for free. who read more than 60 hours. Teen East 2nd Street, Scotch Plains, will scotchplainsthriftshop.weebly.com New Folk Competition. Westfield Memorial Library activities include science and art be closed Saturday to Monday, July or speak to any volunteers at the As a partner in the “Lincoln Cen- hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Mon- Library Trustees Post workshops, parties and book talks. 2 to 4. The shop will reopen Tues- thrift shop. Interested persons also ter Local: Free Screenings Series,” day through Thursday, and 9:30 Adults can participate in activities day, July 5, at 10 a.m. are invited to check out the group’s the Westfield Memorial Library a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Satur- Summer Meeting such as a book discussion and cre- From July 5 to 9 the thrift shop will Facebook page, “Fanwood-Scotch continues with the next Broadway- day. The library is closed on Sun- CRANFORD — The Cranford Pub- ativity workshops. There will be a feature items selling for $1. The sale Plains Service League,” and give the inspired performance, Patina days for the summer. lic Library Board of Trustees decided variety of adult programs on Fridays, items could be from any department League a “Like.” Miller in Concert, on Saturday, July For more information about li- at its meeting on June 22 to have one including films, coloring, e-book as- in the store. Shop volunteers cannot Thrift shop hours are Tuesday, 9, at 2 p.m. brary programs and services, call summer meeting, which will be held at sistance and Foodie Fridays. Partici- tell customers what will be on sale; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 A Tony Award winner, Ms. Miller (908) 789-4090, visit wmlnj.org the Cranford Community Center on pants are invited to pick up a Book they will have to see for themselves. a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Saturday, 10 will lend her vocals, stage presence and sign up for the monthly e-news- Thursday, August 11, at 7 p.m. Bingo card. Every “good” Bingo will The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ser- a.m. to 1 p.m. New and gently-used and energy to her previously recorded letter, “Library Loop,” or stop by The Community Center is located be entered in a drawing for a prize. vice League is an all-volunteer, non- donations are always welcome dur- New York solo concert debut in an the library for a copy of its award- at 220 Walnut Avenue, Cranford. The Scotch Plains Public Library profit organization that has served ing business hours. Free parking is winning, quarterly newsletter, Formal action may be taken at this is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue. local communities since 1974. Since available on the street and in the rear Needle Nite Program “Take Note.” meeting. Members of the public are For more information, visit its founding, the League has donated of the building. Visitors may enter the welcome to attend. scotlib.org or call (908) 322-5007. $1.2 million for local causes. Any- parking lot via Willow Avenue. Due Back August 5 FANWOOD — The monthly Needle Nite program at the Fanwood Presbyte- Mr. Asch to Reprise Address rian Church is scheduled for Friday, August 5, at 7 p.m., in the Dining Room. Visitors are asked to enter from Marian On Hamilton For Old Guard Avenue, the middle door, or to use the SUMMIT — Nolan Asch, whose not only for the funding of the ramp if bringing a machine. clients included Lloyd’s of Lon- national debt, but also payment of There will be ice cream and the don and the French gov- the debts of all the fixings for making one’s own sundae. ernment, and who is an states. He created the Contributions will be accepted to Old Guard member as government-backed cover the cost. well, will revisit his ear- Bank of the United The quilters will work on this lier presentation on States. year’s quilt pattern, called Alexander Hamilton at the Through these ac- “9Patchtastic.” Knitters and those FAVORITE FABLES...A Bright Star Tuesday, July 5 meeting tions, he opened the who crochet will work on the projects actress gets ready to perform “The of the Summit Old Guard. government’s access to they make for charity. All are wel- Tortoise and the Hare,” one of the fun Mr. Asch was one of credit sources and lay come to come and see what is being skits from Aesop’s Fables. JOIN OUR TEAM...More than 40 people participated with and raised money three consultants asked to the foundation for done and to join the group. for Team Imagine in the 2015 Downtown Westfield 5K Run and Pizza Extrava- review the historical ac- America’s reputation If fabric, batting or yarn is needed, Aesop’s Fables Due ganza. Pictured, from left to right, are: Ayn Wisler and Corey Wisler, of Scotch curacy of the blockbuster for fiscal responsibil- Needle Niters may e-mail their re- Plains, and Elise Lazarus, Hayden Sobel and Avery Sobel, of Mountainside, at Broadway show ity. quests to [email protected]. At Fanwood Library the event. Hamilton. He will reprise All active men age Donated materials used end up in FANWOOD — The Fanwood the story of Alexander Nolan Asch 50-plus are invited to many forms usable by the charities Memorial Library will host Bright Hamilton, a founding fa- attend the Tuesday that receive them. Needle Nite par- Star Touring Theatre and its produc- Imagine Seeks Participants ther of the United States. Hamilton morning meetings of the Summit ticipants then take their newly-learned tion of Aesop’s Fables on Monday, was an immigrant from Nevis in Area Old Guard. Meetings are held skills for use at home. July 11, at 7 p.m. This free show will the Caribbean, yet he was close to at the New Providence Municipal For further information about these be held on the front lawn of the library For 5K Run and Pizza Event General George Washington, in Center, located at 360 Elkwood projects or directions to the Fanwood and will be open to all. WESTFIELD — An online fund- ine are many. Participants pick the battle and as an advisor in peace. Avenue, New Providence. A coffee Presbyterian Church, call the church Aesop’s Fables is a 45-minute whirl- raising initiative for Imagine, A Cen- race or design their own and Imag- As Secretary of the Treasury, hour starts at 9:15 a.m., followed office at (908) 889-8891, e-mail wind adventure through the beloved ter for Coping with Loss will cover ine provides the resources for indi- Hamilton set the economic poli- by a 10 a.m. business meeting [email protected] or check the 2,600-year-old tales. Bright Star’s the registration costs for individu- viduals to raise funds for Imagine. cies of the Washington administra- brightened by singing and humor. website fanwoodpc.org. professional actors will bring to life als to participate in the Downtown Located in Westfield, Imagine of- tion. He insisted that the nation Guest speakers begin their talk at the stories of “The Tortoise and the Westfield 5K Run and Pizza Ex- fers free, year-round, peer grief sup- pay its bills. Arguing for a strong 10:30 a.m. Movies Are Available Hare,” “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” travaganza on Wednesday, July 27. port groups for children and teens central government, he arranged Old Guard members participate “The Fox and the Grapes,” “The Lion Team Imagine participants, vol- coping with loss due to the death of in sports, bridge, hikes, trips, plays, To Cranford Seniors and the Mouse” and “The Monkey unteers and supporters also are in- a parent or sibling, and children and Free Clinic on Tap concerts and other cultural events. CRANFORD — The Cranford and Her Pail.” vited to join the race “More than teens coping with an adult family For more information, call Jim Recreation Department has an- Through audience participation and Pizza After Party” hosted by Keller member with a terminal, chronic or For Youth Soccer Hewitt at (908) 233-5507 or log nounced its Cranford Seniors Mon- character education, this production Williams- Westfield, 188 Elm life-altering illness. Concurrent sup- WESTFIELD — A free soccer onto the website day Morning Movies for July. celebrates the moral lessons avail- Street. All participants and sup- port groups are available for par- clinic, open to all male and female summitoldguard.org. Suffragette, starring Carey able in each of these charming tales. porters will receive a Team Imag- ents and guardians of the children players ages 7 to 14, will be held on Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter, The Fanwood Memorial Library is ine T-shirt. and for young adults, ages 18 to 30, Tuesday, July 5, at Echo Lake Park Caregiver Meetings Brendan Gleeson, Anne-Marie Duff located at 5 Forest Road. For more Team Imagine was founded in and adults age 30 and up. Imagine (GPS address: Springfield Avenue, and Ben Whishaw, will be shown on information on Aesop’s Fables or any 2015 by Bradley & Son Funeral also provides educational work- Mountainside). To Resume In Sept. July 11. The story centers on Maud other summer program, visit the Homes, which has made a five- shops and presentations for more The clinic will introduce youth soc- WESTFIELD — A support group Watts, a working-class wife and library’s Children’s Department or year commitment to ensure their than 2,500 adults and youth each cer players to the Dutch training style for those caring for elderly or chroni- mother who toils with her husband, call (908) 322-4377. success. Adults and children come year. For more information, call and philosophy of coaching. Players cally ill loved ones, held in the parish Sonny, at a London laundry. She is together to raise funds for Imagine Imagine at (908) 264-3100 or visit will be taught new skills and moves to center of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic startled one day by a protest by the Family Fort Night at events such as walks, 5Ks, swims, imaginenj.org. implement in one versus one situa- Church on Lamberts Mill Road in Suffragettes, who are turning to pub- concerts, book-a-thons, milestone To register for the race, contact tions on the field. Clinic times are 6 to Westfield, will meet next on Monday, lic acts of civil disobedience to win To Be Held at Library birthdays and other events. [email protected] or 7 p.m. for ages 7 to 10 and 7 to 8 p.m. September 12. There will be no meet- the vote for women. Maud is led to CRANFORD — The Cranford The possibilities for Team Imag- [email protected]. for ages 11 to 14. Players are wel- ings in July or August. hard choices that will change her Public Library, located at 224 Walnut come to bring friends. Meetings of the support group take life forever, as she strives to effect Avenue, will host its first-ever Family The Law Offices Of In order to participate, individuals place on the first non-holiday Mon- real change for generations to come. Fort Night on Friday, July 22, from must pre-register online. All players day of each month, at 7:30 p.m. These Quartet, starring Maggie Smith, 4:45 to 6 p.m. are asked to bring with them a pair of are information and sharing sessions. Michael Gambon and Billy Participants are invited to bring an Lisa M. Black, LLC shin guards, cleats/sneakers and a For more information, interested per- Connolly, will be shown on July 18. old sheet or blanket and a pillow — 223 Elmer Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 bottle of water. To register, go to: sons may call Marilyn Ryan at (908) At a home for retired musicians, the the library will supply the books — dtsnewjersey.com/westfield. 232-1214. annual concert to celebrate Verdi’s and stay in the library past closing birthday is disrupted by the arrival time to create a fort in which to read. 908-233-1803 of Jean, an eternal diva and the The Family Law Department of Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski Registration is not required, but par- [email protected] former wife of one of the residents. ticipants are advised to make it on Presents Specializing in all aspects of Family Law, Adoptions, Open to Cranford residents, the time — library doors close at 5 p.m. films will be screened at the All Cranford residents are wel- Estate Planning, Real Estate Sales and Purchases Cranford Community Center, lo- come. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 30, 2016 Page 7 Scotch Plains Set to Debut Cranford Reveals Activities, Fireworks This Saturday Fireworks For July 4 SCOTCH PLAINS – In honor of Independence Day,” said Mayor CRANFORD — A fireworks dis- Springfield Avenue, Cranford; Independence Day, the Township of Kevin Glover. play will be the highlight of however, residents are urged to Scotch Plains will host its first-ever “This event could not become a Cranford’s annual Fourth of July cel- walk, if possible. The rain date for fireworks display this Saturday, July reality without the help of a great ebration. The day-long community fireworks only will be Tuesday, 2, at the Scotch Hills Golf Course. many volunteers, so I would like to festival will include canoe races; a July 5. For more information, call The rain date is Sunday, July 3. thank all the members of the Cultural one-mile fun run and a four-mile the Cranford Recreation and Parks The golf course will open at 7 p.m. Arts Committee, the Fireworks Com- run, plus vendors in Nomahegan Park Department at (908) 709-7283. for spectators to set down chairs and mittee, the Police and Fire Depart- on Springfield Avenue. There also blankets, and the fireworks will begin ments, the Rescue Squad and, of will be amusement rides and games. Church Thrift Shop at dusk. Spectators are advised to wear course, the individual and corporate The festivities will begin at 8 a.m. comfortable shoes – no heels permit- sponsors,” the mayor added. with canoe races scheduled at the Lists Hours For July ted on the golf course – and alcoholic There will be several road closures Cranford Canoe Club, located at 250 FANWOOD — The thrift shop at beverages will not be permitted. leading up to and during the event to Springfield Avenue, Cranford. Reg- the Fanwood Presbyterian Church will “In my State of the Township Ad- ensure safety for pedestrians and mo- istration will take place immediately be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on dress in January, I promised that we torists alike. For more details, check the before the races, at 7:30 a.m., on Wednesdays, July 6 and 13, after which would have a free fireworks display township website, scotchplainsnj.gov. SPIRITUALITY BY THE SEA...Father Anthony Randazzo of the Holy Trinity Monday, July 4, at the Canoe Club. the shop will close for the summer. for the first time ever, so I’m very The golf course will be open Satur- Parish of Westfield led members of his parish, St. Helen’s and neighboring town The Jaycees will conduct their An- The thrift shop, run by volunteers, pleased to announce it will take place day for golfers, with the last tee time parishes on a Pilgrimage to the Ocean of Mercy, from Cheesequake Park to Sandy nual Firecracker Run beginning with is located at the rear of the church Hook, on June 18. A pilgrimage is a journey or search of moral or spiritual complex on McDermott Place. It will on Saturday, July 2, and I hope all set for 10 a.m. It will reopen at 10 a.m. significance, with participants uniting and leaning on each other along the way. a one-mile Fun Run at 8:30 a.m., residents will join us in celebrating on July 3. followed by a four-miler at 9 a.m., at be freshly stocked with summer cloth- Nomahegan Park. For more infor- ing, and customers also will find a mation regarding registration and the variety of books and needlework kits Mountainside Library Has race, go to cranfordjaycees.com. to take along on vacation. Food vendors will be in the park All proceeds from the sale of the offering zeppoles, pork and beef bar- gently-used clothing and household July Activities For All Ages becue, sausage and hot dogs, ice items are returned to the community cream and assorted drinks from 2 through non-profit groups. Donations MOUNTAINSIDE — The register. until 10 p.m. are welcome on Wednesdays from 10 Mountainside Public Library has an- New this summer will be Bedtime The fireworks will begin at 9:15 a.m. until 1 p.m. For further infor- nounced its schedule of programs Yoga/Meditation Family Story Time, p.m. at Nomahegan Park. Limited mation and directions, call the for the month of July. The library with Donna Wolfe. To be held Thurs- parking will be available at Union church office at (908) 889-8891 or will be closed on Monday for the days, July 28 and August 4, from 7 to County College, located at 1033 e-mail [email protected]. Fourth of July holiday and on Satur- 7:30 p.m., this program is described days during July. as a calming way to end the day for all Academic Journeys to Launch Its Admission Tuesday Night Movies will con- ages. Participants may wear their pa- tinue with Steve Jobs (R) on July 5; Big jamas or comfortable clothes. Counseling Service, Admissions Journeys Stone Gap (PG-13) on July 12; Suf- For more details on any of these Academic Journeys is pleased to dozens of students reach the college fragette (PG-13) on July 19, and the programs, consult the library’s announce the addition of Admissions of their choice through her personal- documentary Iris (PG-13) on July 26. website, mountainsidelibrary.org/ Journeys to its catalog of services. ized coaching in admissions, essay Each movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. children/summer_reading. Summer Academic Journeys is a leading test writing and test prep. Summer Reading Programs will be Reading is sponsored by the Friends prep, tutoring and counseling service In addition to private admissions offered at the library. No registration of the Mountainside Public Library. provider, based in counseling, Admissions MITZVAH HELPS PETS...Matthew Labush, a sixth-grade student in Congre- is required except for the book groups. “Ninja Fitness” will be held on Millburn, N.J., oper- gation Beth Israel’s Religious School in Scotch Plains, raised funds for Home Journeys will launch their This summer’s theme is “On Your Mondays, July 11, 18 and 25 and ated by its owner, services with a series of For Good Dog Rescue, a non-profit organization in New Jersey that rescues dogs Mark, Get Set…READ!” August 1. Classes will be held at 3:30 from high-kill shelters out of state. Matt and his classmates created and staffed Maureen McGovern. small group classes avail- “Mitzvah Booths” with games to raise money for a variety of charities at the Story Times also will be available. p.m. for ages 3 to 6 and at 4:05 p.m. College is one of the able this summer. In the synagogue’s open house for prospective members June 5. Congregation Beth On Tuesdays, July 5 through 26, for ages 7 to 11. USA Karate and most important life de- College Admissions Israel students also manned Mitzvah Booths in support of Israeli lone soldiers, Cuddle Story Time, for newborns to Fitness instructors from Springfield cisions your child will course students gain the cancer research, combating hunger and autism awareness. age 23 months, will be held from will lead 3- to 11-year-olds in a fun ever make — and one tools to explore their inter- 10:30 to 11 a.m., and Preschool Sto- half hour of ninja fitness. of the biggest financial ests, rank their priorities, ries and Crafts, for ages 3, 4 and 5, “Brown Bag Academy: The Great decisions for your fam- and learn how to make a Sports Film Series Begins will take place from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Courses” series will continue through ily! Academic Jour- list of potential colleges On Wednesdays, July 6 through 27, July on Mondays at 1:15 p.m., with neys’ full-service ad- that are a true match for Family Story Time for all ages will be Professor J. Rufus Fears of the Uni- missions office, Admis- their interests and aca- Tomorrow at Local Library featured from 10:30 to 11 a.m. versity of Oklahoma presenting sions Journeys, will demic profile. The College On Thursdays, July 7 through 28, “Books that Have Made History: assist families with Essays course will focus Toddler Story Time, for 2-year-olds, Books That Can Change Your Life.” Ally Levy, SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch trauma, in a pro player and fought for their college admis- Admissions Coach on one of the most daunt- Plains Public Library invites the com- the truth to be known. Omalu’s emo- will be offered from 10:30 to 11 a.m., Participants are invited to bring their sions needs. Admis- ing steps of the applica- munity to come to its Get in the Game tional quest puts him at dangerous and K-2 Stories and Crafts, for lunch; coffee, tea and cookies will sions Coach, Ally Levy, uses a coach- tion, the essay. This course is de- Film Series on Fridays at noon at the odds with one of the most powerful – kindergarteners to second grade, will be served for dessert. ing model that puts your child in the signed to help students jump start the library. Movies about sports will be and beloved – institutions in the world. be held from 2 to 2:45 p.m. “Essential Oils,” a one-hour pre- driver’s seat to navigate the com- application process. Students will screened throughout the month of July. Unbroken (PG-13, 137 minutes) Summer Book Discussion Groups sentation given by consultant Delsa plexities of college visits, applica- walk away with a polished draft of The series will kick off tomorrow, will be offered July 22. Olympian and will be held on Wednesdays in July. 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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD will not receive certificates representing their interests in the Bonds. Individual purchases Advisors, LLC, at (609) 291-0130 or [email protected], and such wire BOARD OF EDUCATION will be in the principal amount of any multiple of $1,000 (with a minimum purchase of must be received and confirmed by the Board no later than 10:30 a.m. on the Bid COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY $5,000 required). Payments of principal, interest and redemption premium, if any, will be Date. If a check is used, it must be a certified, treasurer’s or cashier’s check and made by the paying agent to DTC for subsequent disbursement to DTC participants to NOTICE OF SALE must be provided to the Board no later than by 10:30 a.m. on the Bid Date. Each then be remitted to the beneficial owners of the Bonds. bidder accepts responsibility for delivering such check or wire transfer on time $12,600,000 SCHOOL BONDS Section 265 Qualification (Book-Entry-Only) (Callable) and the Board is not responsible for any check or wire transfer that is not received The Bonds will not be designated as qualified under Section 265 of the Internal on time. The Deposit will be applied to the purchase price of the Bonds. In the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that electronic sealed bids will be received by The Board Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, by the Board for an exemption from the denial of event the purchaser of the Bonds (the “Purchaser”) fails to honor its accepted bid, of Education of the Town of Westfield in the County of Union, New Jersey (the “Board”) deduction for interest paid by financial institutions to purchase or to carry tax-exempt the Deposit will be retained by the Board. Award of the Bonds to the successful for the purchase of $12,600,000 original principal amount of the Board’s School Bonds obligations. Bidder or rejection of all Bids is expected to be made within two hours after (the “Bonds”). All Bids (as defined below) must be submitted in their entirety on Redemption Provisions opening of the bids, but such successful Bidder may not withdraw its proposal Grant Street Group’s MuniAuction’s website (“MuniAuction”) prior to 11:15 a.m., The Bonds of this issue maturing prior to August 1, 2025 are not subject to redemption until after 3:00 p.m. of the day of receipt of such Bids and then only if such award New Jersey time on July 13, 2016, unless otherwise extended by the two-minute prior to their stated maturities. The Bonds of this issue maturing on or after August 1, 2025 has not been made prior to the withdrawal. The balance of the purchase price shall rule described herein (see “Bidding Details”). The auction will begin at 11:00 a.m., are redeemable at the option of the Board in whole or in part on any date on or after August be paid in Federal Funds by wire transfer to the Board at closing. New Jersey time on July 13, 2016 (the “Bid Date”). To bid via MuniAuction, Bidders 1, 2024 upon notice as required herein at par (the “Redemption Price”), plus in each case Right to Reject Bids; Waive Irregularities (as defined below) must have (1) completed the registration form on either the plus unpaid accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption, if any. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to the extent permitted by MuniAuction or Grant Street Group website (parent of MuniAuction, herein Notice of redemption shall be given by mailing by first class mail in a sealed envelope law to waive any irregularity or informality in any Bid. referred to as “Grant Street”) and (2) requested and received admission to the with postage prepaid to the registered owners of such Bonds not less than thirty (30) days, Information Required from the Winning Bidder Board’s auction, as described herein (see “Registration and Admission to Bid”) nor more than sixty (60) days prior to the date fixed for redemption. Such mailing shall be By making a bid for the Bonds, the winning bidder(s) agrees: (a) to provide to the school and (3) submitted a good faith check or a wire payable to the Board, in the amount to the Owners of such Bonds at their respective addresses as they last appear on the district, in writing, immediately upon being unofficially awarded the Bonds, a written of $252,000 by no later than 10:30 a.m. on the Bid Date (see Bidding Details below). registration books kept for that purpose by the Board of Education or a duly appointed confirmation of the bid, which shall include the purchase price, reoffering yield(s), and The use of MuniAuction shall be at the Bidder’s risk and expense, and the Board bond registrar. Any failure of the Securities Depository to advise any of its participants or other related information necessary for completion of the final Official Statement or by shall have no liability with respect thereto. any failure of any participant to notify any beneficial owner of any notice of redemption Bond Counsel; (b) to disseminate to all members of the underwriting syndicate copies of Preliminary and Final Official Statement shall not affect the validity of the redemption proceedings. If the Board determines, upon the Official Statement; (c) to promptly file a copy of the final Official Statement with each The Board’s Preliminary Official Statement (the “POS”) is available for viewing in the exercise of its right of optional redemption, to redeem a portion of the Bonds prior to nationally recognized Municipal Securities Information Repository; and (d) to take any electronic format on MuniAuction and in The Bond Buyer Online. The Bond Buyer maturity, the Bonds to be redeemed shall be selected by the Board of Education. The and all other actions necessary to comply with applicable Securities and Exchange Online address is www.bondbuyer.com/legalnotices/?type=bondsales. The MuniAuction Bonds to be redeemed having the same maturity shall be selected by the Securities Commission and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board rules governing the offering, address is www.GrantStreet.com. In addition, broker dealers registered with the National Depository in accordance with its regulations. sale and delivery of the Bonds to alternate purchasers. Association of Securities Dealers (the “NASD”) and dealer banks with The Depository If notice of redemption has been given as provided herein, the Bonds or the portion Delivery of the Bonds Trust Company (“DTC”) clearing arrangements may either: (a) print out a copy of the POS thereof called for redemption shall be due and payable on the date fixed for redemption The Bonds will be delivered on or about August 3, 2016 (UNLESS A NOTICE OF A on their own printer, or (b) at any time prior to July 13, 2016, elect to receive a photocopy at the redemption price, together with unpaid accrued interest to the date fixed for CHANGE IN THE DELIVERY DATE IS PUBLISHED ON MUNIAUCTION NOT LATER of the POS in the mail by requesting it on MuniAuction or by calling the Board’s financial redemption and no further interest shall accrue beyond the redemption date. Payment THAN 2 HOURS PRIOR TO ANY ANNOUNCED DATE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS) in New advisor, Sherry Tracey of Phoenix Advisors, LLC at (609) 291-0130 or the Board’s bond shall be made upon surrender of the Bonds redeemed. York City at DTC against payment of the purchase price therefor (less the amount of the counsel, McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC (“Bond Counsel”), 75 Livingston Term Bond Option – Not Available good faith deposit) in Federal funds. Avenue, Roseland, New Jersey 07068 to the attention of Erin K. Law, Esq. (telephone no. Registration and Admission to Bid There will also be furnished the usual closing papers, including (1) a certificate signed 973-622-4866) or Terry Anderson (telephone no. 973-622-5161). In order to print a copy To bid by MuniAuction, Bidders must first visit MuniAuction where, if they have never by the officials who signed the Bonds stating that no litigation of any kind is now pending or request a photocopy of the POS from MuniAuction, click the “View POS” button on the registered with either MuniAuction or Grant Street, they can register and then request or, to their knowledge, threatened to restrain or enjoin the issuance or delivery of the MuniAuction Selections Page and follow the instructions. All Bidders must review the admission to bid on the Bonds. Bidders will be notified prior to the scheduled bidding time Bonds, or in any manner questioning the proceedings and authorization under which the POS and certify that they have done so prior to participating in the bidding. of their eligibility to bid. Only NASD registered broker-dealers or dealer banks with DTC Bonds are issued or affecting the validity of the Bonds and (2) a certificate signed by the The POS is deemed by the Board to be final as of its date, for purposes of SEC Rule clearing arrangements will be eligible to bid. Bidders who have previously registered with Business Administrator/Board Secretary relating to the official statement. 15c2-12(b)(1) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, except for the omission MuniAuction may call MuniAuction at (412) 391-5555 (ext. 370 Auction Support) for their CUSIP Numbers of information concerning the offering price(s), interest rate(s), selling compensation, ID Number or password. Rules governing the sale and the rules applicable to MuniAuction CUSIP numbers will be applied for with respect to the Bonds by the winning bidder, but aggregate principal amount of the Bonds and any other terms or provisions to be are available in the full Notice of Sale at www.muniauction.com. the Board will assume no obligation for the assignment or printing of such numbers on the determined from the successful Bid(s) or depending on such matters, and the identity of Bid Procedure and Basis of Award Bonds or for the correctness of such numbers, and neither the failure to print such the underwriter(s). The POS is, however, subject to such further revisions, amendments Subject to the right reserved by the Board to reject any or all Bids, the Bonds will be sold numbers on any bond nor any error with respect thereto shall constitute cause for a failure and completion in a Final Official Statement (the “Final Official Statement”) as may be to the Bidder whose Bid produces the lowest NIC for the Board and otherwise complies or refusal by the purchasers thereof to accept delivery of and make payment for the necessary. with the Notice of Sale. Bonds. The CUSIP Service Bureau charge for the assignment of the numbers shall be the The Board, at its expense, will make available to the winning Bidder a reasonable Bids must remain valid until at least 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, on the date of the sale, responsibility of and shall be paid for by the winning Bidder. number of Final Official Statements, within seven (7) business days following the date of and if accepted by the Board, prior to such time, shall be irrevocable except as otherwise Legal Opinions acceptance of the Bid. provided in the Notice of Sale. Upon selection of the winning Bidder, the Board will The approving opinions of Bond Counsel will be furnished without cost to the winning Types of Bids Allowed execute an award certificate to award the Bonds and will promptly communicate with the Bidder. Subject to the Bid requirements described below, Bids for the Bonds must be submitted winning Bidder by telephone, e-mail or fax. Postponement on an “All-or-None” (“AON”) basis for the entire amount of $12,600,000. First, a Bidder Each proposal submitted must name the rate or rates of interest per annum to be borne The Board reserves the right to postpone, upon 24 hours’ notice, the date and time must submit a conforming Bid for the entire issue, and if such Bid is accepted by the Board, by the Bonds, and the rate or rates named must be multiples of 1/8 or 1/20 of 1%. Not more established for receipt of Bids. ANY SUCH POSTPONEMENT WILL BE PUBLISHED the Bidder will be required to purchase the entire issue in accordance with such Bid. than one rate may be named for Bonds of the same maturity. There is no limitation on the ON MUNIAUCTION BEFORE 11:00 A.M. ON THE DAY BEFORE THE SALE. If any Insurance number of rates that may be named. If more than one rate of interest is named, no interest date fixed for the receipt of Bids and the sale of the Bonds is postponed, an alternative All or any part of the Bonds can be insured at the option of the Bidder. The insurance rate named for any maturity may be less than the interest rate named for any prior maturity. sale date will be announced via MuniAuction at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to such premium, if any, will be paid by the Bidder. Each proposal submitted must state the purchase price, which must be not less than alternative sale date. On any such alternative sale date, any Bidder may submit a Bid for Interest Payment Dates; Description of the Bonds $12,600,000 or more than $12,601,000. Bonds will be awarded to the bidder on whose the purchase of the Bonds in conformity in all respects with the provisions of the Notice The Bonds will be dated the date of delivery and will bear interest from such date bid the total loan may be made at the lowest net interest cost. Such net interest cost shall of Sale, except for the date of sale and except for the changes announced on MuniAuction payable semiannually on each February 1 and August 1, commencing on August 1, 2017. be computed as to each bid by adding to the total principal amount of Bonds bid for the at the time the sale date and time are announced. Principal Amortization total interest cost to maturity in accordance with such bid and by deduction therefrom of Additional Information The Bonds will consist of serial bonds maturing on August 1 in the years 2017 through the amount of premium, if any, bid. 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WESTFIELD – Westfield Public of English, grades 7 – 12, from School teachers Christine Cassu and Teacher’s College, Columbia Uni- Erin Meade were named Outstanding versity, NY. Intermediate School Teachers for 2016 In nominating Mrs. Meade, a stu- by the Optimist Club of Westfield and dent wrote, “I am always so excited to were honored by the Westfield Board go into class because Mrs. Meade of Education on June 14. teaches in a fun, energetic manner Mrs. Cassu and Mrs. Meade are and always is very available and ap- the recipients of the 19th annual Op- proachable for any questions or con- timist award, established in 1998 to cerns I may have.” recognize the importance of teaching Another 8th grader added, “En- in the intermediate grades. The award glish is my second language and Lan- is presented annually to two Westfield guage Arts used to be one of my least teachers – one each from Edison and favorite classes, but thanks to Mrs. Roosevelt Intermediate Schools. Meade, it is now one of the classes UP, UP AND AWAY...The Scotch Plains-Fanwood fourth grade QUEST classes Mrs. Cassu is in her 19th year as a that I always look forward to.” visited the Linden Airport as a culminating activity for their unit on flight. The Spanish teacher at Roosevelt Inter- In commenting on being selected news helicopters are housed at this airport and they were able to see the Channel mediate School in Westfield. She for the Optimist Award, Mrs. Meade 7 helicopter take off and land. Mr. Manny of the Aviation Explorers Post 224, ROTARY SCHOLARS....The Rotary Club of Westfield awarded college scholar- holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in said, “I am very honored to be recog- along with several of his friends gave a tour of the airport and an up close and ships to 2016 graduates. The awards are made taking into consideration the Spanish Education from the Univer- nized as the Teacher of the Year by the personal look at several helicopters and a small fixed wing plane. Students were service activities of each student first, the financial need and then the academic sity of Delaware and earned a Master Optimist Club and my current stu- even able to get in and pretend to be pilots. acheivement of each awardee. Pictured are: front row, from left: Briana Lictchholt, of Arts degree in Spanish from dents. When I read the letters that my Emma Stierhoff, Felicia Mermer, Isaac Amador, Samantha Gargiulo, Fiona Rosenthal, Cami Sullivan, Megan Troutman, Shelby Taylor, Bryanna Reinhardt; Middlebury College in Vermont. She students wrote on my behalf, their back row, from left, Marcus Millet, Presient, Westfield Rotary, Jessica Doyle, is a member of the Foreign Language sincere admiration of my teaching Wardlaw-Hartridge Students Drew Russo, Mackail Liederman, Kerrington Hall, Megan Melillo, Hopper Educators of New Jersey. moved me. I truly foster a love of Murray, Philip Richardson, Chair, Scholarship Committee and Michael Vricella- A letter of nomination from a stu- learning in my classroom, and know- Stokes. dent states, “Not only is she extremely ing that my eighth graders appreciate Recognized at Honors Asm. thoughtful and caring, she is an amaz- my efforts is heartwarming. Teaching ing teacher.” The student also wrote children is a privilege. I continue to EDISON – Upper School students D’Amore of Scotch Plains, and jun- Union Catholic Receives that Mrs. Cassu was responsible for learn alongside my students, and ev- at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in iors Vicky Cui of Westfield and Carlin what the student termed “uncondi- ery day is rewarding in its own way.” Edison were honored for their par- Schildge of Westfield. They joined tional love that I now have for the ticipation and achievement at the current senior members Anisa Ahmed Middle States Reaccreditation beautiful (Spanish) language.” Magis Award Honors Assembly on May 26. of Scotch Plains and Max Needle of A Roosevelt School Counselor The program began with a wel- Scotch Plains. SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catho- In October 2015, a Visiting Team adds, “Christine Cassu is kind, knowl- Winners Announced come by Bob Bowman of Scotch Other academic areas recognized lic High School has been an accredited appointed by MSA spent four days edgeable and enthusiastic. Her goal JERSEY CITY – James C. Plains, Assistant Head of School for included Courier News Academic All- Middle States Association of Colleges evaluating the school using the self- is not only to teach the content of her DeAngelo Principal of Saint Peter’s Upper School, and continued with Star, AP Scholars, National Merit and Schools (MSA) member school study as its guide. The purpose of the subject area, but to connect with her Preparatory School, announced that recognition of students who partici- Scholars, New Jersey Governor’s since 1969. Accreditation is not only a visit was to affirm what UC is doing students and make them feel that they 18 freshmen of the 260 students in pated in service and leadership, clubs, School and World Languages Honor status; it is also an ongoing process and planning on doing in the next truly matter. Her welcoming pres- the Class of 2018 were selected as the arts and athletics. Twelve new Society. Students in all four grades that ensures a school’s continued seven years to move the school for- ence makes the transition to middle Magis Award winners at the end of members were inducted into the Cum who have made the honor roll through- growth and excellence. According to ward in realizing its mission and vi- school a lot more comfortable for our year assembly in June. The Magis, or Laude Society and included: seniors out their high school career also were the MSA, accreditation is the result of sion. The visit concluded with the 6th grade students.” “the more” Award recognizes out- Akash Dalal of Scotch Plains, Cecily asked to stand to be recognized. an “external, objective validation of Team Chair informing the school’s In commenting on receiving the standing freshmen for their emerging school quality and achievement—the stakeholders that the team would be Optimist Award, Mrs. Cassu said, "I leadership among their class. Three Gold Standard.” recommending to the Middle States am truly honored and humbled to have are from Union County. Wardlaw-Hartridge Students For two years, Union Catholic en- Commission on Elementary and Sec- received this award. But mostly, I am Cranford: James Anderson, '19, gaged in a comprehensive self-study, ondary Schools that Union Catholic happy. I am happy that I teach in son of Bobbi and Craig Anderson, using the MSA protocol “Excellence be reaccredited. Westfield, I am happy that my middle was cited for his humility, generosity, Graduate Middle School by Design.” In May Union Catholic received scholars keep me on my toes and young dedication to his schoolwork, and The Planning Team, whose mem- “Official Notice of Middle States Ac- at heart, I am happy for the friendships willingness to help others. EDISON – The Eighth Grade Class Plains won the Chandler Award for bers represented a cross-section of creditation” for the period May 1, that I have fostered over the years and Mountainside: Kyle Hess, '19, son of 2016 moved on to the Upper School the eighth grade student with the high- UC stakeholders and included fac- 2016 to May 1, 2023. In his letter to finally, I am happy that I chose a career of Maureen and Cornell Hess, was during its Stepping Up Ceremony on est overall average for the academic ulty members and a parent, worked the school the MSA President, Henry that allows me to do what I enjoy doing cited for his excellence as a student, June 8. year. Ricardo Garces of North closely with the Internal Coordina- G. Cram Ed. D, commended UC for the most, helping others and making a an athlete, and a man of character. It was a memorable evening that Brunswick received the Elwell Award tors. This team developed a Mission continuing “to be among the schools positive impact on their lives.” began with a processional to as the outstanding male athlete and Statement, reflecting UC’s vision for throughout the world that meet the Mrs. Meade is an 8th grade Lan- Pingry Announces "Rondeau" and continued with the Julia Parker of South Plainfield won the school and its students; a Belief internationally recognized standards guage Arts teacher, who is in her 15th Pledge of Allegiance and everyone the Lum Award as the outstanding Statement, identifying UC’s core val- of quality of the Middle States Asso- year at Edison Intermediate School in 2016 Graduates singing "America the Beautiful." female athlete. ues and the beliefs that guide the ciation of Colleges and Schools”— Westfield, where she also taught Jour- BASKING RIDGE – The follow- Maggie Granados of Montclair, Mayah Nissim of Scotch Plains school’s mission; and The Profile of a the Gold Standard. nalism for a period of seven years. ing Westfield residents graduated Middle School Head, welcomed the won the Althea Marder Pond Award Graduate, specifying what UC stu- Mrs. Meade earned Bachelor of from Pingry on June 12. students, parents, friends and other for excellence in the performing arts dents have to know, be able to do, and Art degrees in English and Journal- Yanni Angelides, Erin Dugan, members of the Wardlaw-Hartridge and Jane Anderson-Schmitt won the to demonstrate for the school to www.goleader.com ism from Rutgers University. She Patrick Korth, John Lima and Ben- community. Althea Marder Pond Award for out- achieve its mission. holds a Master degree in the Teaching jamin Shepard. Jane Anderson-Schmitt of Scotch standing work in the fine arts. 1990 - Project Graduation - BASH - 2016

Optimist Club Of Westfield 27th ANNIVERSARY The Optimist Club of Westfield Thanks supporters of Project Graduation - BASH - 2016 The Optimist Club would like to thank the many individuals and businesses for their support and contributions to help provide a safe environment for the 2016 senior class to celebrate graduation In the past 27 years of Project Graduation, approximately 85% of the senior class has attended the substance-free graduation celebration sponsored and organized by the Optimist Club of Westfield

Senior Parent Contributors Bronze Sponsor - $250 The Gran Centurions Catering & Banquets Varsity Vantage, LLC Theresa’s Restaurant Bob & Kathy Haldeman Lead Sponsor - $ 2,000 Anthony James Master Builders Tiffany Natural Pharmacy Wally & Linda Parker Dr. Paul Arfanis, D.D.S Top Line Appliance Center Michael & Darielle Walsh Westfield Municipal Alliance - PANDA Jack and Lynn Bilman Howard & Lisa Trickey Steve & Lorraine Wearley Janice M. Bryk, LCSW Weldon Materials, Inc. Vince & Sally Wilt Platinum Sponsor - $1,500 Dr. Thomas M. Burns, DMD PA Mildred Tabor-Winkle, CFP Coldwell Banker Realtors, Jayne Bernstein Westfield Dental Associates, PA Westfield High School PTSO Coldwell Banker Realtors, Frank D. Isoldi Westfield Pediatric Dental Group Friends Coldwell Banker Realtors, Arlene Post Gold Sponsor - $1,000 Caring Contact, Inc Boosters Adler’s Fine Jewelry and Gifts Cosimo’s Restaurant and Pizzeria Amuse Restaurant Fairview Cemetery Gersch Orthodontics American Tire & Auto Apex Endodontics Northwestern Mutual, Jeff Rembisz Golf Cave-Golf Simulators Brummer’s Homemade Chocolates Brunner Opticians Rotary Club of Westfield Gateway Mortgage Group, Neil Grote Buona Pizza Eardly T. Peterson Company Westfield Area Y Kennedy’s American Barber Club Creative Crew Design, Dianne Mroz Flair Cleaners Westfield Area Y’s Men’s Club David Leiz Custom Woodworking, Inc. Downtown Westfield Corp. Jay’s Cycle Center Westfield Recreation Department Levinson Axelrod, P.A., Adam Rothenberg Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Juxtapose Galleries, Inc. Limani Seafood Grill Nicholas A. Giuditta lll, Attorney at Law On The Side Spa Silver Sponsor - $500 McIntyre's Lawnmower and Locksmith High Tech Family Dentistry - Dr. Scheiner, DMD Patricia and Paul, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, David H. Rehrer Infantino Bros Disposal Co. Artisans of Fine Oils & Balsamics Dr. Torin Rutner, DMD, MD & Dr. Karl D. Maloney Michael Robert Construction Jo-Lates Fitness Studio Shoprite Liquors Ferraro’s Restaurant Morgan Stanley, Raymond Kostyack King’s Supermarket Stop & Shop Supermarket Gialluisi Homes Multimodal Container Consulting, LLC, Robin Lynch Molly Maguire’s Irish Pub & Restaurant The Dental Family, Brett & Irene Druger Mack Camera & Video Services Mojave Grille Phelan, Frantz & Peek, LLC Trader Joe’s Northfield Bank Mosaico Restaurant Portasoft Company Westfield Food Service Rob Shaffer Wealth Management, AAMS, CRPC N & C Jewelers Publick House Xocolatz Restaurant Don & Penny Pray Carl A. Salisbury, Attorney at Law 16 Prospect Wine Bar & Grill REES Automotive, LLC Frank Salvato, Jr., DMD PA Rock ‘n’ Joe Coffee Lounge & Bistro Scott Seib Plumbing Shannon Hill Riding Academy State Farm Insurance, Christine Cosenza Agency Shovlin Mattress Factory David M. Weinman, DMD Sir Speedy Westfield Wells Fargo Advisors, Michael F. Healey $mart Money LLC, Bob Bridgman Westfield Building Products

For more information about the Optimist Club and Project Graduation contact: Optimist Club of Westfield P.O. Box 2213 Westfield, N.J. 07091 • http://westfieldnj.com/optimist A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 30, 2016 Page 11 See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-15

GRID ‘STARS’ CURRY, DOREN, COLLIER SEE ACTION More photos at goleader.com North Shuts Down South, 7-0, Ballyhoo Sports In Phil Simms All-Star Classic

By DAVID B. CORBIN to the sport of football. — all my coaches like coach Norton, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “I started playing flag football back coach Szekeres and others and then in Many years of preparation, sweat, in first or second grade then my first high school,” said Doren, who added, taking lumps and plain old hard work year of tackle in fifth. I started as a “I was always offensive and defen- rewarded just a few New Jersey ath- middle linebacker then I moved over sive line. I was really fat. I trimmed letes with the opportunity to partici- to running back my first year of tackle down a little bit, got a little leaner.” pate in the Annual Phil Simms North- and I’ve been there ever since,” said “Actually it’s a funny story. My South All-Star Football Classic at Curry, who credited his PAL coaches parents didn’t want me to play foot- Kean University in Union on June 27. with giving him the proper guidance. ball at all. I started when I was little, Three local athletes, running back “Coach Tom was one of my first about 10. Finally they let me play and Jack Curry (Westfield), offensive line- coaches. He really helped me get I was actually good at it. When I first man Kevin Doren (Cranford) and wide where I am. I don’t remember his last started, I played tight end. My first receiver Evan Collier (Brearley) rep- name in PAL. Mr. Ciarrocca, my fa- touchdown was at tight end. It’s defi- resented Union County, along with ther, Mr. Simcox, Coach Owen Brand, nitely bitter sweet, last high school Samad Starling (Linden), Rashaad there was a whole bunch of them. I game, all these amazing players,” Pendleton (Roselle), David Brown can’t name them all,” said Curry, who Collier said. and Charles James of Union and added, “Coach Marino my freshman Collier moved from Kenilworth to Edriece Patterson (Rahway). coach, Coach Brand and Coach Metuchen for a while but returned at In the end, defense called the shots DeSarno all throughout high school.” the right time to help guide the Bears and the advantage went in favor of the “I started back in fourth grade in to the state Group 1 championship David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times North All-Stars, spearheaded by Califon. I would have gone to game where they fell short to PLOWING IN WITH A DOUBLE...Westfield Blue’s Ryan Friedberg, No. 23, slides into second base with a double in the former Pittsburgh Steeler quarterback Voorhees had I not moved. Then I Hoboken. fourth inning as Cranford shortstop Jake Chapman gets the throw. Cranford won the 20-15 homerfest on June 21. Neil O’Donnell, with a 7-0 shutout. played in sixth grade in Cranford. At “Coming back to Kenilworth it was Prior to the game, Curry, Doren and that point, my football career really different for my senior year. Coach DeMARCO, GALLAGHER 2 HRs EA; RUBY, HARVEY HR Collier reflected on their introduction took off. Everyone started to love it CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 Cranford 12s Go Long, Nudge More photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports Westfield in Ripken Dist., 20-15

By DAVID B. CORBIN Field 1 in Westfield on June 21. When “We have a big game tomorrow, a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times all the dust had resettled on the base quarterfinal game against New Provi- Longest game on the longest day paths, the Cougars emerged victori- dence. That’s what we are focused on featuring the long ball resulted in a ous, 20-15, to complete their pool right now,” Westfield Head Coach knockdown drag out battle between play record at 4-0 and to receive the Pete Gialluisi said. “If we win then we the Westfield Blue and the Cranford top seed in their bracket for the play- meet Cranford in the semis. We are 12U baseball teams in the final game offs. Westfield advanced to face New right where we want to be.” of Pool B play of the Cal Ripken Providence in its first-round playoff Six fence-clearing home runs, five District 12 Tournament at Gumbert game. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BATTLE OF THE “STARS”...The South All-Star defense tries to take down North All-Star quarterback Tim O’Brien (Indian Hills) in the Phil Simms North-South All-Star Classic Football Game held at Kean University in Union on June 27. SPONHEIMER 3 HITS, VEGLIA 2 RBI, MESSANO 3 RUNS SPF 10Us Top Wat. Hills, 12-3 In Ripken District 12 Tourney

By DAVID B. CORBIN mit. Pool B consists of Cranford, New “They are great little kids and they Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Providence, South Orange- come ready to play. Every game they Making contact with the ball was Maplewood, WH Green, are improving and they are eager to not a problem for either team but the Mountainside and Springfield. The learn. They are very conscious of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders man- team with the best record in each what’s going on and they actually do aged to find the gaps more frequently bracket will receive the top seed for listen to me very well,” Raider Head to top the Watchung Hills (WH) Blue, the playoffs that were to begin on Coach Chris Gibbons, an SPFHS 12-3, in Pool A play of the Cal Ripken June 28. standout baseball player who gradu- District 12 10U Tournament at Booth The Raiders went with pitchers Sean ated in 2015 and is presently a pitcher Field in Scotch Plains on June 22. The Harris, Sam Sponheimer and Mason at NJIT, said. “That’s all I really ask Raider 10Us also got a quick jump on DiNizo, while WH Blue went with them to have fun and improve every the WH Wolverines in the first inning Dean Smith, Tyler Shpunder, Mike game.” but from that point on, the game settled Epifano and Will Hunsinger. Only “It could have gone either way. One into an even match-up. three strikeouts were recorded — one strikeout on our team, one strikeout Pool A consists of Scotch Plains- to the Raiders and two by WH Blue, on their team. The ball went up the Fanwood, Westfield, Millburn-Short so there was plenty of action for the middle and down the line for them

Hills, Chatham, WH Blue and Sum- defense. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “There is nothing new in the world, Being WHS proud was the cause of Hall of Fame dinner, me and Joe except the history you do not know.” my first firing from a real newspaper Della Badia got into a debate about – Harry S. Truman job. After getting off active duty (the old-time WHS basketball. As we This column of mostly WHS-re- USS WASP) in late December 1968, stumbled up Prospect Street to our lated sports stuff first appeared in The I lucked into a job in the sports de- cars, I argued that Bob Felter and Westfield Leader on Nov. 4, 2004. partment of the Plainfield Courier- Mike Venezia would beat Tim Goski It could’ve been a one- or two- News. Almost three years later our and Boo Bowers (Joe’s pick) in a week gig – I had just been fired from new executive editor declared that mythical 2-on-2 basketball game. my newspaper job for the sixth time – WHS and Bridgewater-Raritan East Another question-answer talk con- but today you are reading Devil’s Den would be the co-No. 1 teams in our cerned the best linebackers of coach No. 459. final football rankings. WHS had been Ed Tranchina’s era, with about a dozen It’s been said that imitation is the No. 1 alone for the previous 26 weeks members of his 1998 football team. I greatest form of flattery. So, full dis- over three seasons, but the paper was picked Matt Daly, which made some closure: the Devil’s Den name was moving to Bridgewater (this editor of Todd Dowling’s teammates nearly resurrected from a sports column that already lived there). So, when The apoplectic. (Todd was good with the appeared in the Hi’s Eye in the early Star-Ledger printed its final state choice; no word on Jason Yarusi’s 1960s. It was written by Harold Shill rankings – with the headline “It’s Of- reaction.) (’62), who went on to become a pro- ficial! Westfield fessor of political science at Penn No. 1” in JFK as- Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times State University. sassination-size INVOLVED IN A WILD GAME...The Westfield Blue 10U team just completed a wild 18-16 Ripken District 12 thriller that Ironically, last month I came across type – I bought 10 was won by the Millburn Millers at Memorial Field in Scotch Plains on June 22. an old 8x10 glossy photograph of the copies. That night I 1960 Elks, a bottom-feeding team in clipped out those EDWARDS 2-RUN TRIPLE, DeGREGORIO RBI TRIPLE the Westfield Pony League. Like the headlines and glued 8x10 glossy photos in Arlo Guthrie’s them all over the classic song “Alice’s Restaurant,” editor’s office – there was a paragraph on the back windows, door, Millburn Survives Westfield with the names of all the players. typewriter, clock, Usually the won-lost record was in- desk, chair, tele- cluded, but not for the 1960 Elks, phone, slide-out although the team had a couple of trays. As I received good athletes – Charley Mason left my exit check the Rally in Ripken 10U Tourney his mark at WHS in baseball, while next day he asked if Doug Eakeley and Bruce I had anything to By ALEX LOWE lowed that with an RBI single to cen- bats of the game trailing 18-15, which Zimmerman were state champion say. Of course I did: Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ter that cut the deficit to 16-10. suddenly did not seem nearly as in- swimmers. “Westfield’s No. 1” Millburn barely survived a spirited With a runner on first base and one surmountable as it had moments ear- And there in the back row were Hal and gave him the comeback attempt by Westfield Blue, out, Millburn Head Coach Rich Dasti lier. Sean Toal slapped a single past Shill and me. I played catcher, but I finger … my right hanging on for an 18-16 victory in a brought in hard throwing Isaih the first baseman. AJ Altobelli fol- can’t recall where Hal played. index finger. Ripken 10U District 12 contest held Shoyombo in an effort to put out the lowed that with an infield single that Anyhow, since November 2004 The Den hasn’t on June 22 at Memorial Field in Scotch fire. Instead, Nic Labin reached base caromed off of the pitcher’s mound. the Den has become a labor of love, always been sports- Plains. The Millers threatened to end with an infield single off of Paris then negotiated a walk to load a way of bringing my beloved “good related. There was the game early in a laugher as they Shoyombo’s glove. Owen Singman the bases. Just like that, Westfield the time the owners The Westfield White Diamond, circa 1975: “Two large old days” and blending them with the cheese rats, with onions and pickles.” erupted for eight runs in the top of the then reached off of another of many Blue had the winning run up at bat modern times. It often felt like I of the Jolly Trolley third inning to build to a 10-0 lead. bad hop infield singles, driving home with the bags full and no outs. This is should be paying the Corbin broth- decided it would be a great idea to There were dozens of debates about Westfield Blue avoided the 10-run a run and cutting the lead to 16-11. where things went crazy. ers for letting me vent my WHS- change the landmark’s name to The who was WHS’s best running back? It rule by scoring three in the bottom of Edwards then launched a two-run Nic Labin popped the next pitch up oriented, blue-tinted, Devil-domi- Office, making it just another link in would start with “You saw them both, the third but then had to fight off triple to deep centerfield. DiGregorio high in the air, which should have nated propaganda. You never knew another corporate chain. The Trolley who was better, (Glen) Kehler or another mercy rule threat after followed with an almost identical blast invoked the infield fly rule. The what you’d read every Thursday. Den was the original, the backbone of the (Butch) Woolfolk?” I would always Millburn extended to a 16-4 lead by that scored Edwards. Shoyombo man- Millburn infield seemingly let the ball No. 1 was about George Kapner’s Charlie Brown’s franchises that once include Rudy Brown in the discus- tacking on four runs in the top of the aged to fan Shinners for the second drop then picked it up and fired home quest to become WHS’s all-time mushroomed across New Jersey. The sion. This was long before more-re- fifth. out but Enright then reached him for to double up Toal, who had taken off winningest coach being put on hold name change was the subject of the cent guys like Ricardo Johnson, A.J. Needing three runs simply to ex- a an RBI double into leftfield. Incred- after the ball hit the ground. The inci- after a so-so soccer season; No. 50 Sept. 17, 2009 Den (No. 215: “The Murray and Jack Curry. For the record, tend the game another inning, ibly, down 16-15, Westfield Blue now dent set off a heated discussion be- (Dec. 15, 2005) was an A to Z of Trolley is no more? Say it ain’t so, I always chose Kehler, although Mr. Westfield Blue got them and then had the go ahead run at the plate but tween Coach Edwards and the um- WHS sports, from Adelaar to Zorge; Charlie!!”) Curry has earned a spot in the discus- some by blasting out 11 runs in the Shoyombo got Tomas Cestero to pop pires. No. 200 (April 9, 2009) was the fifth The Trolley was the site of many sion. fifth to pull within one at 16-15. Kellen up to third base to end the inning. In Edwards claimed that the umpires in a six-part series on my personal late-evening encounters with hun- Or there was the debacle after the Edwards and John DiGregorio got all, Westfield Blue rapped out 11 hits, never clearly indicated that the in- Most Memorable Moments (my two dreds, probably thousands of WHS’s 1977 football team’s awards dinner, the rally started with back-to-back while sending 14 batters to the plate. field fly rule was in effect and instead most memorable moments, ironi- athletes, coaches and fans over the when Woolfolk didn’t get the Most singles. Chris Shinners then drove “The team fought hard and never just pointed at the ball in the air. It was cally, were both losses); No. 400 years. The memories of Valuable Player award – the entire home both runners with a triple. gave up today,” said Westfield Blue an argument that went for naught as (April 16, 2015) was a look back at cheddarburgers, the $1.25 mugs of 11-0 team did. Those were the days Lorenzo Enright followed with an Head Coach Ricardo Edwards. “We the umpires ruled that they had clearly WHS’s “best athletes” by decade. Michelob and later $4.50 Yuenglings, when WHS sports was the talk of the RBI double into the leftfield corner started to become more patient at the indicated the rule was in effect. In- Trolley, not like all the professional that made it 16-7 and guaranteed plate as the game went along. In that stead of being on the brink of winning sports of today. I risked some long- Westfield Blue another inning of play. one big inning, our hitters were really the game, Westfield Blue was down time friendships by agreeing with But Westfield Blue was not content attacking the ball. Once you get a run to its last out. the decision. If I’d had a vote for with simply avoiding the 10-run rule. like that started it tends to come in With runners on second and third, MVP, I’d have said Rick Sampson, a Tomas Cestero looped an RBI single bunches.” Singman plopped an RBI single into dominating all-state two-way guard to short right field that made it 16-8. Westfield Blue turned to Shinners right, cutting the lead to 18-16. Now and three-year starter (Butch only Then Sean Toal reached on an error. to start the sixth inning. Shinners with runners on first and third and two started that one very spectacular AJ Altobelli drove in another run with struggled though walking the leadoff outs, Westfield Blue once again had year). Or maybe Dave Tomalonis, a sac fly to left and Jack Paris fol- hitter then surrendering a double and the winning run at the plate in the the guy who had been the 4-back-in- a two-run single before settling down form of Edwards. There would be no PUBLIC NOTICE waiting since eighth grade. He was and finishing off the inning. more magic for Edwards or Westfield moved to left guard as a senior and BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Westfield went into their final at Blue though. Edwards smacked a hard earned first-team all-county. He and ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL shot to shortstop that was fielded and Sampson were the lead blockers for PERSON TO PERSON AND PUBLIC NOTICE flipped to second base for the force almost every one of Butch’s 34 touch- PLACE TO PLACETRANSFER BOROUGH OF GARWOOD out ending the wild affair. downs. TAKE NOTICE that an application has In a show of grit and perseverance, WHS sports have been a big part been made to the Borough Council of the NOTICE OF ADOPTION Millburn’s Shoyombo recorded the of my life for five-plus decades. Even Borough of Fanwood, 75 North Martine ORDINANCE NO. 16-10 Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023, for save. today, few things can top watching a Person to Person and Place-to-Place AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND “They got to me early when I en- WHS home football games on cool, transfer to Sheelen’s Crossing, LLC, trad- ARTILE I (ESTABLISHMENT, tered the game,” said Shoyombo. “I crisp, autumn Saturday afternoons. I ing as Sheelen’s Crossing at 200 South ORGANIZATION AND ADMIN- had some bad luck but then they started loved the pomp and pageantry of the Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 of ISTRATION) IN CHAPTER 34 Members of WHS’s 1964 baseball team – from left, Eddie Thorne, Roger Doyle, (POLICE DEPARTMENT) TO hitting me pretty good. I just tried to band and cheerleaders marching up the Plenary Retail Consumption License Charles Mason, Charley Widmer (in front), Dwight Davies and Rob Schram – had #2005-33-004-009 heretofore issued to DESIGNATE THE MAYOR AS focus on throwing the ball harder with- Rahway Avenue to the school after Wanchie, LLC trading as, Oh’ Brian’s Pour THE APPROPRIATE AU- their annual get-together earlier this month in West Harrison, N.Y., to reminisce out overthrowing it. I wanted to put about the good old days when they were the boys of summer and Westfield was victories (every Saturday it seems House at 200 South Avenue, Fanwood, THORITY FOR THE POLICE the ball in play and let my fielders New Jersey 07023. DEPARTMENT PURSUANT baseball nirvana. now). “Cheer boys cheer, for The person who holds an interest in this TO N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118 AND make plays. Finally we got it done.” Westfield has the ball. See them run, license is: TO AMEND ADMINISTRA- Millburn was scheduled to play There were top 10 rankings of the the peanut shells on the floor and they never stop or fall. And when Sean Flannery TIVE PROCEDURES PER- Chatham next. For Westfield Blue, best hot dogs, hamburgers, beers, those tall men’s room urinals are fuzzy they hit that line (cymbals crash!) 1111 East Broad Street TAINING TO THE POLICE the loss was certainly one that will Westfield, New Jersey 07090 DEPARTMENT rock songs, rock bands, and WHS today, but I’m pretty sure it was fun. they’ll be no line at all. There’ll be a sting but Coach Edwards says there is There were many great beer-fueled hot time in the old town tonight.” Objections, if any, should be made im- STATEMENT sports moments. Devil’s Den No. mediately in writing to: Eleanor McGovern, plenty to build on. 165 (June 12, 2008: “In a Great Sports discussions, many of which were con- A close second are swim meets at R.M.C., Fanwood Borough Clerk, 75 North TAKE NOTICE THAT ORDINANCE NO. “This won’t stop us,” said Edwards. State, N.J.’s Titletown Is … ”) listed tinued after last call – often after a the Westfield ‘Y’, over 50 years of Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 16-10, WAS PASSED ON THE FINAL “The kids rallied well here. It was 07023. The public hearing on this applica- READING AFTER PUBLIC HEARING AT New Jersey’s winningest public high stop at Seymour’s (now Charlie state champions and dozens upon tion will be held on July 5, 2016, at the A MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUN- tough to see it end like that for them schools. Thankfully it was WHS, Brown’s) and the Log Cabin in Clark. dozens of all-Americans. The SRO Fanwood municipal building. 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More photos at goleader.com SPF 10Us Top Wat. Hills in Ripken District 12 Ballyhoo Sports CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 and for us it went right to the glove. hard double to left-center. Further sive plays by Johnson, Hunsinger and That’s what baseball is all about, find- damage was avoided when Carpien Ohlson, WH Blue Coach Hunsinger ing the holes and the gaps and tracking made a running grab in center and chuckled and commented, That’s all the ball down,” WH Blue Coach Mike another fine putout was initiated at three coaches’ sons.” (Mike Johnson Ohlson said. “Today it was extremely third base. WH Blue demonstrated is the other WH Blue Coach). better in the hitting department and their defensive skills in the bottom Observing the movements of many their attitudes are a lot better.” fourth when shortstop Johnson cradled of the players on defense, it was clear Sponheimer led the Raiders with a popup and quickly tossed to to see that they were acting like major three hits and two RBI, while scoring Hunsinger at third to complete an leaguers. once, and Anthony Veglia rapped a inning-ending double play. “They probably watch a lot of TV two-run double, walked once and WH Blue began the fifth inning and see how it’s going in the big scored twice. Leadoff batter Louis with Cort’s hard double to right. He leagues. They look up to me, which I love. Them listening to me really helps because that gets them ready for the next level. They do the little things right,” Gibbons said. “It’s a fun game when everybody is making plays. We had a good day in the field today. It was nice to play great defense like we did.” Watchung Hills 000 120 3 Sc. Pl-Fanwood 711 03x 12 PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY

NOTICE OF PENDING David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY STILL IN CONTROL OF THE BALL...Cranford catcher Shane Van Dam still has control of the ball after tagging out New ORDINANCE NO. 2016-17 Providence Pioneer James Pazdera in the second inning of the Cal Ripken District 12 Tournament at Gumbert 1 Field. The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was intro- duced and passed upon first reading at a RUBY 3-RUN HR; N.P. LICARI 4-HITTER, PARKER 2 HITS meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Cranford, in the County of David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Union, State of New Jersey, on June 28, BUNTING FOR A SINGLE...SPF Raider leadoff hitter Louis Messano success- 2016. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a New Providence Nips Cranford fully lays down a bunt single in the first inning against Watchung Hills. meeting of the Township Committee to be held at its meeting room in the Municipal Messano singled twice, walked once then stole third base and scored on a Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, and scored three times. Leadoff batter ball in the dirt. Johnson wiggled a New Jersey, on July 12, 2016 at 8:00 P.M. Ryan Johnson led the WH Blue with one-out infield single and also man- During the week prior to and up to and In Ripken Dist. 12 Pool B, 4-3 including the date of such meeting copies two singles and a run scored. David aged to get around the bases for the of the full ordinance will be available at no Scali rapped an RBI double and Gavin second run of the inning. Tse singled, cost and during regular business hours, at By DAVID B. CORBIN was the top seed in Pool B and New hit batters, while striking out five. Cort doubled and scored once. Ohlson grounded into a force out and the Clerk’s office for the members of the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Providence, the second seed in Pool “That’s pretty much what we have WH Blue posed a bit of a threat in Shpunder walked to continue the general public who shall request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond Trying to attain a similar status that A, defeated Westfield (third seed of been living by. We don’t score a ton of the top of the first when Johnson threat but Hunsinger’s grounder to ordinance follows: the Cranford, Westfield and Millburn Pool B), 7-4, to reach the finals in the runs but we pitch well, we defend chopped a leadoff single and Ayden third was scooped and thrown to first TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE youth baseball teams have enjoyed bracket. The victory advanced New well. This was the epitome of what we Ohlson’s difficult shot to leftfield was for the third out. TO AUTHORIZE THE UNDER- for more than a decade would be a Providence to play Millburn for the have been doing all season,” Pioneer dropped after Dominic Tse popped DiNizo began the Raider fifth with TAKING OF VARIOUS IM- difficult chore but the New Provi- district 12 title on June 26. Millburn Head Coach Joe Licari said. “I think out to Messano at short. Shpunder a walk then Messano also walked. Joe PROVEMENTS TO THE OR- dence 12U baseball team proved that won, 3-2, but both teams, however, the last 40 pitches he [Licari] threw ripped a hard liner to left that was DeFrancesco drilled a hard liner to- ANGE AVENUE AND CEN- TENNIAL AVENUE POOLS IN, it deserved the recognition in the Pool clinched a berth in the state tourna- was on adrenalin alone. It’s probably snagged by Amanda Baylock then ward right field but first baseman BY AND FOR THE SWIM B bracket finals of the Cal Ripken ment held in Basking Ridge. the most pitches he’s thrown in a Hunsinger’s grounder back to the Ohlson reacted with a quick stab to POOL UTILITY OF THE District 12 Tournament at Gumbert 1 Unlike in its 20-15 homerfest vic- game. He will definitely rest the rest mound ended the threat. nab the ball for the out. Veglia fol- TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD, Field in Westfield on June 25. The tory, which featured six home runs, of today and he will take the day off The Raiders pounced on the WH lowed with a two-run double down IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO young Pioneers plated three runs in over Westfield in the final game of tomorrow pitching.” Blue with emphasis in the lower first the third baseline and Sponheimer APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF the top of the sixth inning to grab a 4- Pool B, the Cougar/Pioneer show- Cougar starter Dan Abrahamsen inning and it began with a bunt single drove in the final run with a sizzling $500,000 TO PAY THE COST 3 lead then hung tough defensively in down was ruled by precision pitching pitched four and a third innings, al- by Messano. Jack Merkel’s grounder single over second. THEREOF, TO MAKE A the bottom of the inning to defeat the and poised defensive plays. Pioneer lowing one run on two hits and two was mishandled at short as Messano Responding to the heads-up defen- DOWN PAYMENT, TO AU- THORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF young Cougars. pitcher Dean Licari went the distance walks, while striking out three. Re- scored. Veglia walked and Evan Doyle Prior to the showdown, Cranford and yielded four hits, a walk and two PUBLIC NOTICE BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 hacked a two-run single past second. APPROPRIATION AND TO Baylok’s grounder to third caused an BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PROVIDE FOR THE ISSU- overthrow and allowed another Raider NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA-  to trample on home plate. Jaden ORDINANCE 16-06-R TION NOTES IN ANTICIPA- AND PUBLIC HEARING TION OF THE ISSUANCE OF A`WaXfZW\WiW^eaXfZW Carpien walked. Baylock scored on SUCH BONDS. An ordinance was introduced by the DiNizo’s RBI groundout then Harris Mayor and Council of the Borough of Purpose(s): Undertaking of various im- hooked an RBI single to give the Fanwood on June 20, 20-16. Copies of provements to the Orange Avenue and =[_TS^^3hW`gW:[efad[U6[efd[Uf Raiders a 7-0 lead. this ordinance can be obtained without Centennial Avenue Pools in, by and for the In the second, Doyle, who was on cost in the Clerk's Office, at the Fanwood Swim Pool Utility of the Township. Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Appropriation: $500,000 second base, scored on Baylock’s Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours looping single over first. In the third, Bonds/Notes Authorized: $476,000 of 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. Grants (if any) Appropriated: -0- the Raiders made three fine fielding This Ordinance amends Chapter 247, Section 20 Costs: $65,000 plays in a row to set the WH Blue Skateboards, Roller Skates and Scooters, Useful Life: 15 years to provide rules applicable to Skate Parks down 1-2-3 then added a run in the within the Borough. This Notice is published pursuant to lower half when Messano singled and This ordinance is scheduled for public N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. scored on Merkel’s RBI double to hearing and adoption on June 18, 2016, at Tara Rowley center. 7:00 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North Township Clerk Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Township of Cranford Trailing 9-0, the WH Blue got on Eleanor McGovern County of Union the board in the fourth when Hunsinger Borough Clerk State of New Jersey singled to center and scored on Scali’s 1 T - 6/30/16, The Times Fee: $20.40 1 T - 6/30/16, The Leader Fee: $56.10



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ȚȱŘŖŗŜȱ˜• Ž••ȱŠ—”Ž›ȱŽŠ•ȱœŠŽȱǯȱ˜• Ž••ȱŠ—”Ž›Țȱ’œȱŠȱ›Ž’œŽ›Žȱ›ŠŽ–Š›”ȱ•’ŒŽ—œŽȱ˜ȱ˜• Ž••ȱŠ—”Ž›ȱŽŠ•ȱœŠŽȱǯȱ—ȱšžŠ•ȱ™™˜›ž—’¢ȱ˜–™Š—¢ǯȱšžŠ•ȱ ˜žœ’—ȱ™™˜›ž—’¢ǯȱ —ŽȱŠ—ȱ™Ž›ŠŽȱ‹¢ȱȱǯȱ ȚȱŘŖŗŜȱ˜• Ž••ȱŠ—”Ž›ȱŽŠ•ȱœŠŽȱǯȱ˜• Ž••ȱŠ—”Ž›Țȱ’œȱŠȱ›Ž’œŽ›Žȱ›ŠŽ–Š›”ȱ•’ŒŽ—œŽȱ˜ȱ˜• Ž••ȱŠ—”Ž›ȱŽŠ•ȱœŠŽȱǯȱ—ȱšžŠ•ȱ™™˜›ž—’¢ȱ˜–™Š—¢ǯȱšžŠ•ȱ ˜žœ’—ȱ™™˜›ž—’¢ǯȱ —ŽȱŠ—ȱ™Ž›ŠŽȱ‹¢ȱȱ ǯȱ Page 14 Thursday, June 30, 2016 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union County Senior 50+ St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball League Standings: Softball League Standings: 50+ A DIVISION (June 26) 5 runs in the sixth. A Willie Shumate STANDINGS (June 27): Bart’s Commish, Jim Killeen (3-for- TEAM W L (HR), Doc Black (3 hits), Orlando TEAM W L 4, 2R, 4RBI) and Pete Costello (4- Deegan Roofing 17 0 Lopez (2 hits) and pitcher Pat St. Maximilian 7 1 for-4, 3R) kept St. John Paul II in it. Roselle American Legion 10 6 LoPiccolo sparked the Inn Keeper at- Linwood Inn 9 8 St. Vincent 5 3 Pitcher Steve Spoljaric (25H, 4BB, Liberty Lighting 9 8 tack. Dan Ravetier and Carl Gamba St. Joseph 4 3 1K) took the loss, while Perconte (combined 5 hits, 7 RBI), and Dave 50+ B DIVISION St. Wolfgang 5 4 (21H, 3BB) booked the win. TEAM W L Drechsel and Frank Verducci (3 hits St. George 4 4 St. Maximilian 24, St. Francis 15 Contact Lens & Vision 11 5 apiece) led the VFW. St. Matthew 3 6 When the dust settled, the Cranford VFW 9 7 Deegan 18, Linwood Inn 12 St. John Paul II 2 5 scoreboard showed 39 total runs and Awnings Galore 8 10 Deegan plated 6 runs in the first St. Francis 2 6 Top Line 5 12 46 combined hits. St. Max Capt. Ed Bad Brains 5 13 inning and hung tough. Scott Mugele (4-for-4, double, 4 RBI, 4 runs), and St. Vincent 11, St. Francis 8 Villaverde led his squad going 3-for- 50+ C DIVISION Ricky McMahon, Doug Fischer and Keith Karyczak clubbed two home 5 (2HR) with 8 RBI and three runs TEAM W L Nick Russo (all with 3 hits) led Deegan. runs for St. Vincent, scored in the first scored. St. Max took the lead for good Riverside Inn 11 6 Joe Sarica, Steve Lerner and Bernie on a two-run homerun by John with an eight-run surge in the bottom Driftwood Bar & Grill II 9 8 Junguenet, a three-run homer by of the fifth. Frannie Josh Baik went 4- AJ Jersey 5 13 McGuire (3 hits each) and Mike David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times D&K Associates 2 14 DiRienzo, Brian Latham, Mac STRETCHING FOR THE OUT...Cranford first baseman Lukas Ruby stretches Karyczak, and an RBI triple by Brian for-5 with seven RBI. Pitcher Roy Pyluck. St. Francis closed the gap to Lomuscio (18H, 3BB, 1K) recorded AJ Jersey 13, D&K 12 Kowaleski, Richie Johns and Stu to make the putout on Pioneer Zach DeGeorge in the Ripken District Tourney. Lukowiak (2 hits each) led Linwood. 6-4 in the bottom of the third on a two- the win, while Howard Bialos (27H, AJ prevailed in 8 innings. Howard run homerun by Chris Sarna. 5BB, 1K) took a tough loss. Greco (3 hits, triple, 3 RBI), Greg Liberty 16, Bad Brains 8 Dan Nigro (4 hits, 2 doubles), and Karyczak’s second homerun in the St. Joseph 17, St. John Paul II 3 Hobson (walk off extra base RBI scor- New Prov. 12s Nip Cranford, 4-3 seventh put the game out of reach. A ing Mark Marotta) and Jeff Hoffman, Harry Semple (3 doubles), Rob Stratton A three-headed monster made up CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 two-run homer by Frannie’s short- Mike Rosenberg, Marotta and Hobson (double), Art Issler and OJ Simpson all of St. Joe’s Tom Swales, Gus Alvarez all with homered led AJ. with 3 hits led LLG. For BB, Adam stop Ron Labin cut it to 11-8. St. and Glenn Gang overpowered Joe liever Will Gallagher yielded two Jake Chapman smothered a hard Vincent pitcher, Harold Hopler (15H, Linda’s Inn II 8, Riverside Inn 7 Buchsbaum, Jose Santana, Keith earned runs, two hits and two walks, grounder off the bat of Parker and McEvoy’s St. John Paul side. Gang Roy Melvin (HR) and Doc Black, McDede, Jose Cortes, Ken Zeidner 3K) earned the win. Howard Bialos led the trio of ‘Joe-gernauts’ with a 4- while striking out two. fired to first for the third out. In the (16H, 1BB, 1K) took the loss. Al Brown and Yusuf Lewis (2 hits (walk) all pounded out 2 hits each. Joe Gallagher got the game’s first hit Cougar fourth, Chapman doubled, for-5, 5RBI, 3R and hitting for the each) led Linda’s. John McClung (3- Scarfuto added a base hit and 2 walks. St. Maximilian 5, St. Wolfgang 4 cycle. Swales (3-for-4, 5RBI, 2R, HR) with a one-out single past second base Gallagher reached on and error then Pitchers John Deitch (St. Max) and run HR) and pitcher Mario Fastiggi Contact Lens 12, Riverside Inn 11 in the bottom of the first but Licari Lukas Ruby crushed a three-run homer and Alvarez (4-for-5, 3RBI, 4R, HR) (3-for-3) led Riverside. Kevin Price (walk-off, game-win- Chris Paterek (St. Wolfgang) brought rounded out the bombardment. St. struck out the next two batters. James over the centerfield fence. their A-games as each limited the Bad Brains 14, Contact Lens 11 ning triple in 8th, bases-loaded game Pazdera led off the Pioneer second Abrahamsen got the first Pioneer to John Paul’s Daniel Shneyder went 2- Jose Cortes (3 hits, grand slam HR), saving catch), outfielder Peter Byer opposing offense to just 13 hits. Max for-3 with two runs scored. Joe boy inning with a single to right. Will Parker ground out in the fifth then after he man Steve Burton went 3-for-3 with Carrie Cash (2 hits, 3-run HR, several (3-for-3, double, threw out a potential slashed a single that eluded the right walked Nook, Gallagher stepped in Frank ‘What’ll It Be’ Chupko (15H, outstanding catches in the outfield) run), and three straight clutch hits by two doubles, three RBI and a run 1K) got the ‘W’. Replacement pitcher Dave Roth, Bob Beiner and Ed Quinn fielder. Pazdera rounded the bases and to relieve and fanned the next two scored. Paterek and Bobby Camisa and Jose Santana (2 hits) led Bad headed home. Shortstop Gallagher got batters. In the Cranford fifth, Connor Pete Costello (24H, 1BB) was charged Brains. Peter Byer (3-for-3) and Tim set the stage for the dramatic game combined for five hits and three RBI with the loss. winner, and Neil Kaufman and Ken the relay and fired to catcher Shane Baratta sizzled a sharp grounder that for St. Wolfgang. Walsh (2-for-2) made Contact. Van Dam to nail Pazdera at the plate. shortstop Nick Bisaccia corralled and St. Vincent 14, St. Matthew 11 Awnings Galore 9, Top Line 0 Zierler (blistering 2 hits each) led the St. George 18, St. John Paul II 13 The two teams totaled 40 hits, in- Lensmen. James Massarelli (4 hits, 3 In the meantime, Parker alertly rounded fired to first for the out. Kwiatkowski The Orange Crush took home a Gary Cuttler (2 RBI) and John to third then scored on Matt Demarski’s singled to left and Ryan Jones reached cluding 10 for extra bases, and had Rachko both 2-for-2 and Mike Kovach RBI), and Tom Murray and Mark nail-biter as each team blasted the three lead changes. St. Matt trailed Merriman (3 RBI) both had 3 hits led groundout to short. first on an error but Licari struck out other’s pitching, combining for 46 (2 RBI) led Awnings. In the Cougar second inning, Van the next two batters. 10-7 entered the top of the sixth and Deegan 18, Cranford VFW 0 Riverside. hits. St. John Paul II held a close lead plated four runs on the bats of Rich Awnings Galore 15, AJ Jersey 6 Dam drew a one-out walk but got The sixth inning began with a walk until George’s Ryan Peters (3-4, 3R, Michael McMahon, John Garced, picked off on a slick flick from Licari to DeGeorge then Bisaccia slipped a Reich (3-for-5, 2R) and Chris San Tom Baldowski and Marty Marks (3 Angie Melillo (4-for-4), Steve 3RBI) came to the plate and knocked Juan (3-for-4, 2R). Androsko (3 hits, 3 RBI), John Rachko to first baseman Scott Nook. Next double into center. Licari walked to Tony Perconte in with an RBI single, hits each), Joe DiFabio (HR to deep Abrahamsen laced a low liner over load the bases. After Gallagher struck St. Vincent quickly answered and leftfield) and pitcher Peter Appolito (3 hits, 3 runs scored) and Neil breaking the 12-12 tie. The Georgies held on for the victory. St. Vin’s Ben Granstrand (3 RBI) led Awnings. Leo second but centerfielder Zach out Pazdera, Parker yanked an RBI would pour eight more runs on before led the Deeganators. DeGeorge scooped it before it could single that also eluded the leftfielder, Lobrace (4-for-4, RBI, 3R) out- Liberty 17, Linwood Inn 13 White (3 hits, 2 RBI) and Chuck ending the inning. St. John Paul II slugged brother Joe Lobrace (1 hit, Every player in the Liberty lineup Serafin (2 hits, double, 2 RBI) led AJ. touch the grass. allowing another Pioneer to score. scored one run in the seventh. St. Abrahamsen sat the Pioneers down Demarski lofted an RBI sacrifice fly RBI, 2R). John Stueck (3-for-4, 3RBI, scored, as Tom Ulichny (3 hits, 2 George had a complete team effort 1R, HR) starred for the Matty’s. Win- triples) and Bruce Evans (3 hits, triple, in order in the third but Licari did the to right to put New Providence in offensively with 10 players record- same in the bottom of the inning thanks front, 4-3. ning pitcher, Harold Hopler did on double) paced the offense. Pitcher Dan ing, at least, one RBI. David Eckert the mound (20H, 1BB, 1K) and the at Nigro and leftfielder Ulichny flashed to DeGeorge hauling in Liam Jake Lies led off the Cougar sixth (4-for-4, 2R, 3RBI) and Rob Zerafa Kwiatkowski’s long fly ball that toyed and ripped a hard smash to Parker at the plate (2-3, RBI, 3R). Ed Fernandez the leather in the bottom of the 7th to (4-for-4, 1R, 1RBI) set the table. St. (20H, 2BB) took the loss. help secure the victory. Brian Schaefer with the centerfield fence. second who threw to first for the out. (5-for-5), Joe Lynch (4 hits), Joe Sarica, Gallagher initiated a second-to-first Ruby took a fastball to the back and Nick Mennona, Mike DiRienzo, Rich double play in the Pioneer fourth then was awarded first but DeGeorge Union County Senior 60+ Johns and Jim Sydlo (3 hits each) and hauled in Dan DeMarco’s long fly to Mac Kowaleski (HR) led the Tapsters. PUBLIC NOTICE center and Bisaccia caught Van Dam’s Roselle A. Leg. 17, Top Line 6 BOROUGH OF GARWOOD popup for the final out. Softball League Standings: Jeff Baier, Ralph Genova, Harold NOTICE OF ADOPTION “Like Coach [Cap] Pazdera said, we are facing the behemoth. We got to The Avengers 8, DeBellis 7 Zayas, Bill Dugan (4 hits) and win- ORDINANCE NO. 16-11 60+ A DIVISION (June 26) ning pitcher Mel Keuscher all sparked take down the behemoth and that’s TEAM W L Tied in the 5th inning, the Avengers the Legion attack. Dan Mirogliotta led AN ORDINANCE FIXING what we did,” Coach Licari said. Creative Industries I 16 1 took a 5-3 lead keyed by a two RBI SALARIES AND WAGES OF “We were concerned coming in. Kilkenny House 13 4 Top Line with 4 hits. CERTAIN OFFICIALS AND Awnings Galore II 8 9 triple from Robert Maley, who also Linda’s II 16, Cranford VFW 12 EMPLOYEES OF THE BOR- They are a fundamental team. They Decorating Store 8 9 rapped a two-run triple in the seventh, OUGH OF GARWOOD, IN THE don’t make the mistakes. The pitcher Cranford VFW held a 12-4 until 60+ B DIVISION and was followed by a Pat LoPiccolo Linda’s scored 7 runs in the fifth and COUNTY OF UNION, STATE Licari, lights out! He pitched an out- RBI single. DeBellis scored three in OF NEW JERSEY TEAM W L standing game. He locates the ball American Legion 9 8 the seventh but The Avenger defense PUBLIC NOTICE STATEMENT really well. And they played in the Avengers 6 11 held tight. For The Avengers, Chris GETTING NO. 3,000...George Merlo DeBellis Associates 5 12 TOWN OF WESTFIELD TAKE NOTICE THAT ORDINANCE NO. field. How many balls did we hit to Black, Richie Krov and Pete Gelesky of Contact Lens & Vision in the Union Creative Industries Too 3 14 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 16-11, WAS PASSED ON THE FINAL centerfield? DeGeorge made a ton of had two hits apiece. County Senior 50+ League rapped ca- READING AFTER PUBLIC HEARING AT Decorating Store 11, Creative Too 6 The Board of Adjustment of the Town reer hit No. 3,000 and received recogni- A MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUN- catches out there,” Cougar Head Decorating Store 18, DeBellis 10 of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on tion from his teammates. CIL OF THE BOROUGH OF GARWOOD Coach Jim Kwiatkowski said. “Timely The Decorating Store adorned the Gary Schaller (grand slam, bases- July 11, 2016 in the Council Chambers at ON, TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2016. hitting on them in the top of the sixth. plate with six runs in the fifth high- clearing triple, 2 RBI single for 9 the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad PUBLIC NOTICE ATTEST: Patient at-bats. Got to hand it to them.” lighted by Tom McNulty’s bases RBI), Charlie Wischusen (3-run HR), Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. Christina Ariemma loaded single. Sparkling infield play, to hear and consider the following appeals BOROUGH OF GARWOOD Municipal Clerk New Providence 010 003 4 George Merlo (2H), Mike Volpe (2H), for bulk (c) and/or (d) variance relief from featuring three double plays, aug- ORDINANCE NO. 16-13 1 T - 6/30/16, The Leader Fee: $20.91 Cranford 000 300 3 Chip Weiss (2H), Lou Koehler (2H, requirements of the Westfield Land Use mented the attack. Pitcher Tom 3R), and pitcher Tom Rutkowski (2H, Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE TO ESTAB- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Rutkowski (went the distance), LISH A RESTRICTED PARK- 3R) led the Decorators. John Psotto Joseph Bresnahan, 18 Moss Avenue. ING ZONE PURSUANT TO TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD McNulty (2 RBI), George Merlo (2 helped the offense with two key walks Applicant is seeking approval to construct N.J.S.A. 39:4-197.6 IN FRONT BOARD OF EDUCATION H, RBI), Gerard McDermott (2 H), a second floor addition and widen the front and a hit. OF 346 WILLOW AVENUE, IN NOTICE OF AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES porch contrary to sections 12.03D and Mike Volpe (2 H, RBI) and Brian American Legion 14, Awnings II 3 THE BOROUGH OF 11.07E13 of the Land Use Ordinance. The Cranford Board of Education met on June 27, 2016 and awarded the following McDermott (2 RBI) led the Decora- GARWOOD. Awnings Galore II bunched 6 of Ordinance requires a front yard setback of contracts without competitive bidding as a professional service (or extraordinary, tors. their 11 hits in the third inning to 33.1 feet. Proposed is 27.76 feet. Ordi- BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and unspecifiable service) pursuant to N.J.S.A.18A:18A.5a(1). The resolution of award and Creative I 11, Awnings II 10 nance allows a maximum continuous side Council of the Borough of Garwood: the contracts listed below are available for public inspection in the Office of the Board score their only runs. Gary Cuttler wall length of 25 feet. Proposed is 25 feet WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 39:4-197.6 per- Secretary located at 132 Thomas Street from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Awnings Galore II grabbed a 7-2 and Tom Frierson each had 2 hits, and 8 inches. mits a municipality to establish a restricted Friday. lead in the first inning capped by Pete Wally Dusko drove in two runs for parking zone in front of a residence occu- Contract Jordan Seales, 706 Westfield Avenue. Osborn’s 2-run homer. Creative I an- Awnings. pied by a handicapped person; and Name Nature of Award Contract Period Not to Exceed Applicant is seeking approval to construct swered with 4 runs in both the 3rd and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of Johnny Amato (defensive play a second story addition and create an attic Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy for Special 9/1/16 – 6/30/17 $100,000.00 the Borough of Garwood has received a 5th innings. Dennis Watson (3-for-3, maker), brothers Ray and Rich dormer contrary to sections 11.09E6 and Education Students request from Jennifer Rocco of 346 Willow 2 RBI), Dana Kimmel (3H, 2R), Tom 11.09E13 of the Land Use Ordinance. Pelesko (4 hits each), and Bill Daniel, Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey, that a Bergen County Audiological Therapy Svcs. 9/1/16 – 6/30/17 $112,000.00 Ordinance requires a minimum side yard Straniero (3H, 3R), Joe Massimino (2 Ed Kushner, Glenn Styko and Mark restricted parking zone be established in Special Services setback of 10 feet. Proposed are setbacks HR, 4 RBI) and Joe DePierro (2-for- front of her residence; and Educational Enterprises Cowen (each with 3 hits) led the Le- of 6.9 feet and 7.7 feet. Ordinance allows WHEREAS, the resident qualifies for 2, 2 RBI) led Creative. DePierro and gion. a maximum continuous side wall length of Effective School Therapeutic Services – CHS 9/1/16 – 6/30/17 $239,000.00 the establishment of such restricted park- Al Betau combined pitching for the 25 feet. Proposed is +34.5 feet. Solutions Kilkenny House 19, The Avengers 9 ing zone by virtue of having been issued a win. Bobby Lorincz (3-for-3, run For the Avengers, Doc Henley Black Zachary Chororos, 717 Boulevard. windshield placard or wheelchair symbol Interim Healthcare onsite nursing 9/1/16 – 6/30/17 $145,300.00 scored), and Wally Dusko (R), Gary Applicant is seeking approval to construct license plate by the New Jersey Division of of Northwest NJ, Inc. – Jardine Academy and Bill Moore were 3-for-3, and Joe a roof over the walkway/deck at the rear Motor Vehicles; and Cuttler (R), Osborn and Bruce Symon Robert J. Carfagno, Business Administrator/Board Secretary Brown and Paul Brody added a pair entry door contrary to section 12.04F1 of WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council finds each had two hits for Awnings. 1 T - 6/30/16, The Leader Fee: $43.86 of hits each. the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance al- that parking is not otherwise prohibited lows a maximum building coverage of 20%. and that the permitting of the establish- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Proposed is 20.5%. ment of a restricted parking zone would not interfere with the normal flow of traffic; Rocco & Erin Romano, 900 Colum- TOWN OF WESTFIELD, BOARD OF EDUCATION Brown & Brown Metro NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED bus Avenue. Applicant is seeking ap- 302 ELM STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY Florham Park, New Jersey Health Benefits Broker $63,500. by the Mayor and Council of the Borough proval to construct a second floor addition of Garwood: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD The Family Practice and a front porch addition contrary to sec- SECTION 1. A restricted parking zone Overlook in Summit tions 11.09E5, 11.09E6, 12.03C,D,E, The Westfield Board of Education has awarded a contract without competitive bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-197.6 is hereby Susan T. Kaye MD Medical Service Retainer $31,345. 12.04F1, 11.09E13, 12.04F3 of the Land as a professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5 a(1). The contract and the established in front of premises located at Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires the resolution authorizing it are on file and available for public inspection in the office of Effective School Solutions Therapeutic mental $515,000.00 school yr. 346 Willow Avenue, Garwood, New Jer- street side yard setback not be less than Westfield Board Of Education. Summit, New Jersey 07901 health services ($7,000.00 ESY) sey, the residence of Jennifer Rocco. twenty feet. Proposed is 14.47 feet. Ordi- Whereas, there exists a need for professional services in the specific area(s) mentioned NOT TO EXCEED $522,000.00 Total $ 522,000.00/year SECTION 2. The posting of an appropri- nance requires a minimum side yard set- below for the 2016-2017 school year for the following professional services: Whereas, ate sign by or at the direction of the Chief Trinitas Children Therapy Serv. OT Serv, $115. Hr. Clinic back of 10 feet. Proposed is 5.54 feet. funds are available for this purpose, and whereas, the Public School Contracts Law of Police is hereby authorized and directed. Springfield, New Jersey $90. Hr. Clinic Ordinance requires a minimum front yard (NJSA 18A:18A-1 et seq.) permits the award of contracts without competitive bids for SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be Not to Exceed $75,000.00 $75. 30min. Clinic setback of 29.6 feet. Proposed is 26.76 Professional Services that require licensing and are regulated by law, and Whereas, the effective for so long as Jennifer Rocco $50. 15min. Clinic feet. Ordinance allows a maximum build- Public School Contracts Law requires that the Board of Education adopt a resolution shall continue to reside in the premises $75. Travel to home or school ing coverage of 20%. Proposed is 22.1%. awarding such contracts at a public meeting. and shall continue to be eligible for the $84.75 Hr Eval at school Ordinance allows a maximum continuous Dana Sullivan restricted parking zone established herein $350. Initial Eval. Clinic side wall length of 25 feet. Proposed is 33 Business Administrator/ Board Secretary under N.J.S.A. 39:4-197.6. $250. Re-Eval- clinic feet 2 inches. Ordinance allows a maxi- SECTION 4. All ordinances or parts of PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR $1,000. Ea Sensory Integration & Praxis Test mum allowable building coverage with a ordinances inconsistent herewith are porch exclusion of 24%. Proposed is Richard Kaplow, P.A. Attorney Retainer $17,500 hereby repealed to the extent of such Cynthia Fechter $130.per 1 hr session 24.14%. Westfield, New Jersey Per Hr. $170. inconsistency. Westfield, New Jersey $ 90. Per ½ hr session/ $45.small group Christopher & Sarah Ebel, 115 SECTION 5. If any portion of this ordi- Adams Stern Gutierrez & Lattiboudere,, LLC Not to Exceed $100,000 2nd child/ ½ price Effingham Place. Applicant is seeking nance shall be determined to be invalid, Newark, New Jersey Attorney Per Hr. $170. $110. Per 45 min. approval to construct a one-story addition such determination shall not affect the Paralegal Per Hr. $ 95. $350.Physical therapy Eval. and a dormer contrary to sections 12.04F1, validity of the remaining portions of said McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC Attorney/ Bond Counsel 11.08E13, and 11.08E8 of the Land Use ordinance. Basic Serv/Bond Prep $5000.00 1st Step Up, Inc. PT/OT $ 145. Per hr. $ 112/45min. Ordinance. Ordinance allows a maximum SECTION 6. This ordinance shall take Basic Serv/Bond Sale $3500.00 Mountainside, New Jersey $95. Per ½ hr. building coverage of 20%. Proposed is effect upon final passage and publication $1.00 per thousand bonds up to $15,000.00 Not to Exceed $85,000. PT Eval. $ 365. 21.55%. Ordinance allows a maximum in accordance with law. $ .75 per thousand bonds excess of $15,000.00 PT in home $160./hr continuous wall length of 25 feet. Pro- IEP Mtg $140.00 NOTICE Base fee temporary financing posed is 37 feet. Ordinance allows a maxi- $.50 per thousand of notes up to $15,000.00 Interim Healthcare of Northwest Registered Nurse $59.90./hr mum building height of two and one-half Notice is hereby given that Ordinance $.40 per thousand of notes excess of $15,000.00 Edison, New Jersey Licensed Practical Nurse $53.76./hr stories. Proposed is 3 stories. No. 16-13, was introduced and passed on Minimum fee $ 1,000.00 for temporary notes. Not to Exceed $75,000. first reading at a meeting of the Borough Eliza Dragowski, 605 Girard Avenue. Attorney Hr Rate 215.00 Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the Vista Rehab. Serv. Applicant is seeking approval to install a 6’ Legal Assist Hr Rate 135.00 County of Union, State of New Jersey, held Woodbridge, New Jersey $400.00 Eval Oral Motor / Feeding Eval fence in the front yard contrary to section on the 28th DAY OF JUNE 2016, and that Fraytak Veisz Hopkins, Duthie, P.C. Not to Exceed $ 100,000. $400.00 Eval Compreshesive speech/Lang 12.07C of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- Ordinance No. 16-13, will be taken up for Trenton, New Jersey Architects/Planners Principal $175. OT/PT $105./hr $95./45min. nance allows a maximum fence height of 4 further consideration for final passage at Associate $150. $85./ 30 min. feet when located in the front yard. Pro- the meeting of said Borough Council to be Project Architect $120. posed is 6 feet. Joanmarie Sackles PHD Behaviorist held at its meeting room in the Municipal Site planner $120. State College, Pennsylvania $125.00/hr Behavioral consult & Social Skills Variances, waivers or exceptions from Building, 403 South Avenue, Garwood, Spec. Writer $105. Not to Exceed $185,000. certain site plan details or relief from re- New Jersey, on the 12th DAY OF JULY Interior Des. $105. quirements may be sought as appropriate. 2016, at 7:15 p.m., or as soon thereafter as Senior Drafter $110. Psychotherapy & Psychological Consulting LLC Plans and application are on file in the said matter can be heard, at which time Construction $ 95. Leslie Newport ABA Service $150.00/HR $ 75.00/ 30 min office of the Town Engineer, 959 North and place all persons who may be inter- Junior Drafter $ 85. Highland Park, New Jersey Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and ested therein will be given an opportunity Support Pers. $ 70. Not to Exceed 100,000. may be seen Monday through Friday from to be heard concerning the same. Hodulik & Morrison, P.A. Brett Di Novi & Assoc LLC Behavior Const. $125.00 /hr Behavior const. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ATTEST: Highland Park, New Jersey Auditing Service $ 34,935.00 Cherry Hill, New Jersey $ 65.00/ hr clinical Associate Linda Jacus Christina Ariemma Not to Exceed 100,000. .51/ mile for travel Board Secretary Municipal Clerk Brown & Brown Public Risk Advisor of NJ 1 T - 6/30/16, The Leader Fee: $76.50 1 T- 6/30/16, The Leader Fee: $69.87 Roseland, NJ Insurance Agent of Record Fee Paid by Ins. Carrier 1 T - 6/23/16, The Leader Fee: $175.44 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 30, 2016 Page 15

ALL-STARS AND STARS...Pictured, left, is North All-Star Evan Collier (Brearley), center, former pro quarterback Phil Simms (Giants) and Neil O’Donnell (Pittsburgh Steelers – Head Coach of the North All-Stars), and right are North All-Stars Jack Curry (Westfield) and Kevin Doren (Cranford) who participated in the Phil Simms North-South All-Star Football Classic Game held at Kean University in Union on June 27. The North stopped the South, 7-0. North All-Stars Shut Down South All-Stars, 7-0, in Phil Simms All-Star Classic Football Game CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 [Scott] Miller was a great coach. He here and play,” Doren said. with former Blue Devil Joe Scaglione, hooked up with wide receiver Mike Starling (Linden), who batted down a Throughout the game defensive was a great guy. He was able to work Collier said. “This game is truly an who plays tackle for the Bullets. Pimpinella (Pascack Valley) in the pass earlier, intercepted at the North lineman Keneek Tomlinson (East Or- with the offense. We didn’t end the honor. All these great players from all “I’m attending Marist College in left corner of the end zone for the 24. Then with :02 on the clock, defen- ange) was the South quarterbacks’ way we wanted to but I wouldn’t want these great towns. I just love it.” the fall. That should be a fun time. touchdown with 8:02 on the clock. sive back Yasir Thomas (Passaic City nightmare. Early in the second quar- to go with anyone else,” he said. All three athletes will be continu- Great competition, great academics,” Jake Catalioto (Lakeland) split the Tech) intercepted a South pass in the ter, he squashed a South drive with a All three also related their feelings ing their football careers at a higher Doren said. uprights for the point after. After the end zone. 10-yard sack. Midway through the about being selected to play in this level. “I am going to be going to Assump- game, Pimpinella was named Out- In the second half, North linebacker quarter, he blocked a South 30-yard prestigious game. “I am going to be attending tion College in Massachusetts for foot- standing Offensive Player. Jared Salgado (Parsippany Hills) field goal attempt then late in the “It’s a great feeling to be out here. I Gettysburg College. I am really ex- ball,” Collier added. The North defense also had the stopped a South drive with a key stuff quarter, he added another eight-yard am really excited to represent Westfield cited about that. I love the offense and The only score of the game came in lion’s share of interceptions and at on a fourth-and-one at the North 25. sack. For his efforts, Tomlinson was and hopefully get out there and get a I think I have a great relationship with the first quarter and it was set up when key times. Just as the South was be- Later, Salgado added a seven-yard named Outstanding Defensive Player ‘W’ for the North,” Curry said. all the coaches. I think some of the North defensive lineman Darnell ginning to move the ball late in the sack to kill another drive. The North of the game. “It’s going to be a lot of fun. I just players, who are coming in along Grant Jr. (Shabazz) stripped the ball first quarter, defensive back Austin also added a blocked field goal at- North All-Stars 7 0 0 0 7 want to see where I stack up with with me, we should have a great op- loose then pounced on it at the South Triglia (St. Joe’s Montvale) inter- tempt in the third quarter. South All-Stars 0 0 0 0 0 some of the best in the state. It’s great portunity to get that team more wins,” 15-yard line. From there, North quar- cepted at the North 37. With a few to be chosen but now I got to come said Curry, who will also be playing terback Zach Keller (Seton Hall Prep) minutes remaining in the half, Samad PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY 1. A certain tax certificate 13-025, sold CHANCERY DIVISION on 12/6/2013, dated 12/6/2013, and was UNION COUNTY recorded on 2/19/2014 in Book 13730 at Cranford 12s Nudge Westfield Blue, 20-15, in Ripken District DOCKET NO. F-010806-16 Page 988, made by SHARON CURRAN, FILE NO. 21796-16 Collector of Taxes of ROSELLE, and State CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 of New Jersey to PRO CAP III, LLC BY ITS NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT CUSTODIAN US BANK and subsequently by the Cougars, were launched and two-run homer and three RBI, was collect an RBI. Kevin Yang hit a high the sixth then Friedberg rapped a two- (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: assigned to plaintiff, PRO CAP III, LLC BY two ground-rule doubles to go with also hit-by-a-pitch twice and scored chopping RBI single over short and a run single in the bottom of the inning SYLVESTER M. BROWN, HIS ITS CUSTODIAN US BANK. This covers HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- real estate located in ROSELLE, County of four additional doubles and several three times. Harvey also went 3-for-3 second Blue Devil scored when the to make the score 20-15 with runners SONAL REPRESENTATIVES UNION, and State of New Jersey, known fly balls that were caught near the with a three-run shot in the first, scored ball slipped past the leftfielder. Harvey on first and third. An attempted steal AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY as LOT 28 BLOCK 2701 as shown on the fence emphasized the power parade. three times and was walked once. capped the bombardment with his of second resulted in catcher Van OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN Tax Assessment Map and Tax Map dupli- All 11 players in the Westfield lineup Cougar Liam Kwiatkowski went 4- three-run homer over the leftfield fence. Dam firing to shortstop Chapman, RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- cate of ROSELLE. and concerns premises EST; LILLIAN BROWN, HER commonly known as 235 EAST 9TH AV- reached base and nine of the 11 Cou- for-4 with an RBI double and scored Westfield added a run in the second who alertly fired back to the plate to HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- ENUE, ROSELLE, New Jersey. gars reached base. once. Jack Conley rapped a two-run when Tompkins singled, stole second nail the runner attempting to score. SONAL REPRESENTATIVES YOU, SYLVESTER M. BROWN, HIS “It was like batting practice for double and scored then added a pair and later scored on an error. Any The final out came on a grounder to AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL both teams. Everybody hit the ball. of RBI sacrifice flies. Shane Van Dam chance of a bigger inning ended when third. OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN REPRESENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS Every time we play Westfield it is smacked an RBI ground rule double, Chapman playing third gobbled a siz- “Great defense! A lot of great stuff EST; IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST and always something like this,” Cranford singled, scored three times and was zling grounder and tossed to first for in the outfield. Infielders made great LILLIAN BROWN, HER HEIRS, DEVISEES YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES Coach Jim Kwiatkowski said. “It’s hit-by-a-pitch. the second out then Gallagher playing plays. A lot of good stuff behind the REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO short grabbed a stinging liner. plate with both catchers. It was a AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR always interesting. We have these high Blue Devil leadoff hitter Evan AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND scoring games and you think it’s a Tompkins drilled an RBI double, Trailing 7-3, the Cougars went right clean game, just a lot of good hits,” neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 INTEREST, are made party defendants to football game when you look at the singled twice, walked and scored all to work in a very big way with nine Coach Gialluisi said. West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to the above foreclosure action because on the Amended Complaint filed in a Civil January 31, 1953, Douglas Roberts and score.” four times. Ryan Friedberg doubled, runs in the third that began with “I’m really happy we turned out Action, in which PRO CAP III, LLC BY ITS Chapman’s single to right. During with the number 1 seed. That was the Juanita Roberts, executed a mortgage to “A lot of good hitting! A lot of good walked and hopped a two-run single, CUSTODIAN US BANK is the plaintiff and Sylvester M. Brown and Lillian Brown in hitting on both sides, 20-15 final score while scoring twice. Jake Watson that onslaught, Gallagher and Van goal. You want to get that bye going VERDELL PADEN, ET ALS; are defen- the amount of $1,800.00, which mortgage and I think maybe three errors in the singled twice, walked once and scored Dam ripped their RBI ground rule into the playoff,” Coach Kwiatkowski dants, pending in the Superior Court of was recorded on February 4, 1953 in the New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION UNION County Clerk’s/Register’s Office in whole game, so it was all about hit- once. Walter Schwartz walked twice, doubles, Ruby launched his two-run commented. “We will come back Sat- County and bearing Docket No. F-010806- homer and Conley cracked his two- urday and play the winner of Mortgage Book 1901 at page 414. Said ting,” Coach Gialluisi said. scored once and had two RBI. 16 within thirty-five (35) days after June mortgage is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s When it came to the long ball, Cou- Cranford began the epic battle when run double. Westfield/New Providence and hope 30, 2016 exclusive of such date. If you fail lien. gars Dan DeMarco and Will Gallagher Jake Chapman (single, three runs “Hats off to them. They came out for the best.” to answer or appear in accordance with Upon information and belief Sylvester Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be M. Brown is deceased but no record of emerged as the “Kings of Clout” with scored, 2 walks, 4 stolen bases) drew strong right out of the gate. They put New Providence then defeated rendered against you for relief demanded up a lot of runs out off the bat. I was Westfield, 7-4, on June 22. death can be found and as such Plaintiff two home runs apiece. DeMarco be- a seemingly harmless walk. Connolly in the Amended Complaint. You shall file hereby joins Sylvester M. Brown, his heirs, gan with a two-run homer in the first slashed an RBI single and was later proud of my guys. They didn’t get Cranford 309 251 20 your Answer and Proof of Service in dupli- devisees and personal representatives and and finished with a three-run shot in gunned down by catcher Mark nervous. They didn’t back down. Our Westfield 611 322 15 cate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of his, her, their or any of their successors in the fifth and squeezed in a single in Gialluisi while attempting to steal kids acted very mature,” Coach New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - right, title and interest. CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in Upon information and belief Lillian Brown the third, while scoring three times. second. Ruby plopped a single over Kwiatkowski said. “They swung the Reading is Good For You accordance with the Rules of Civil Practice is deceased but no record of death can be Gallagher began with a ground-rule short then DeMarco slammed his two- bat. They played good defense in the and Procedure. found and as such Plaintiff hereby joins RBI double and added a pair of solo run homer over the centerfield fence. infield. They made a lot of nice plays.” You are further advised that if you are Lillian Brown, her heirs, devisees and per- homers, while scoring three times. Westfield doubled that score with One of the nicest fielding plays unable to obtain an attorney you may com- sonal representatives and his, her, their or municate with the Lawyer Referral Service any of their successors in right, title and But Cougar Lukas Ruby and Blue six runs in the lower first inning. came in the Westfield third when Ruby of the County of Venue and that if you interest. Devil Steve Harvey were definitely in Tompkins yanked a single to right, playing first took a hard bouncer off cannot afford an attorney, you may com- DATED: June 24, 2016 their court with home runs of their Schwartz and Gialluisi walked to load his chest but had the presence of mind municate with the Legal Services Office of Michelle M. Smith, Clerk own. Ruby, who went 3-for-3 with a the bases then Jack Barker walked to to toss to pitcher Gallagher, who was the County of Venue. The telephone num- Superior Court of New Jersey ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. sprinting from the mound to success- yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal Denville Law Center fully cover first for the putout. Services Office 908-354-4340. 290 Route 46 West “We practice that with all of our THE ACTION has been instituted for the Denville, New Jersey 07834 goleader.com/subscribe purpose of foreclosing the following tax (973) 586-2300 pitchers so they execute it well on the sale certificate: field,” Coach Kwiatkowski explained. 1 T - 6/30/16, The Leader Fee: $95.88 Westfield did score once in the in- ning when Harvey, who singled, scored  on Mike McKenna’s scorching sizzler back to the mound that Gallagher man- +DPSWRQ&W:HVWILHOG aged to grab and toss to first for the out. Ruby’s great snag of Chris Iacoponi’s liner ended the inning. After Kwiatkowski’s RBI double and Conley’s RBI sac fly made the score 14-8, Westfield added three runs in the fourth on doubles by Friedberg and Tompkins and a single by Watson. Aiden Scheper and Harvey also walked in the inning but were left stranded. WORLD SERIES CHAMPS...On June 9, Garwood Auto Parts defeated C&K Gallagher and DeMarco blasted Scrap of Clark to capture the 8 year old division World Series Title. Pictured, left homers in the fifth as the Cougars to right, are: front row; Mitchell Goodell, Miguel De La Cruz, Jack Pellino, Alex added five more runs and Westfield Taberas and Keegan Parkhill; middle row, Eddy Caverly, Devin Castro, James used a series of free passes and a hard Schwarze and Hunter Zawoysky; back row, coach Freddie Taberas, head coach infield RBI groundout to plate two Mike Parkhill, coach Mike Pellino, coach Anthony Goodell. runs. Gallagher added a solo blast in The Proven Professional Price Reduced! 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PUBLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE Slater Thanks Westfield for School TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS More Letters to the Editor Legal Advertising ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Board Experience PLEASE BE ADVISED, that the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of Last week I concluded my second ductive citizens in our global society. Scotch Plains will hold a Special Meeting Be Free From Unaccountable term as an elected Board of Education The current board of ed led by Presi- PUBLIC NOTICE on July 13, 2016, at 7:30 pm, Municipal member thanks to the support of dent Gretchen Ohlig will continue to UNION COUNTY BOARD Building, 430 Park Avenue, First Floor Westfield voters over the last six years. do that for years to come. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Council Chambers to hear the continua- And Nameless Bureaucrats tion of the application for Ashbrook Realty, I wanted to take this opportunity to say NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Can people remain free when they The Defense Department in its 26- “Thank You” to all the hard working Being on the board of education is Date Adopted: 06/23/16 LLC, 1610 & 1620 Raritan Road, Block 14001, Lots 1 & 2, R-1 Zone. are being increasingly regulated? A page document of rules and regula- taxpayers of Westfield that support the all about checking your ego at the door, Public Notice is hereby given that the question answered in the negative by tions on oatmeal cookies and chocolate Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- The Applicant proposes to construct a nearly $100 million budget annually and although you are elected as an ers has awarded a contract without com- new health care facility on the aforemen- the British in voting to exit the Euro- covered brownies, states, “The brown- through their property tax revenues. individual, you have no real legal au- petitive bidding as an extraordinary tioned property, modernize the existing pean Union. ies shall be completely enrobed with a Ashbrook nursing facility, remove the ex- When I ran for the board in 2010, I thority on your own to fix problems or unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. People want their lives back from continuous uniform chocolate coating promised I would do my best as one out decide issues. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the isting two-story famed dwelling and an existing one-story masonry building, and politically unaccountable and name- (see 3.2.14) in an amount which shall of nine members to be the voice of the The ultimate judgment is not what resolution authorizing it is available for less bureaucrats in the public sector not be less than 29 percent by weight of public inspection in the Office of the Clerk construct three new buildings in three taxpayer. one board member accomplishes but of the Board. phases with variances. (and in the private sector) who burden the finished product.” I know that with every decision made what we do as a team. I can proudly say All interested persons may be present and hinder them with yet more and Regulations can be very onerous. at our table, regardless of topic, when that the 15 board members I have served RESOLUTION NO: 2016-543 and be heard. The file pertaining to this more ever increasingly complex regu- The endangered delta smelt lives in the AWARDED TO: Various Agencies application is in the Office of the Zoning money was involved tremendous due alongside, including the current board, Bridgeway $27,235.00 Board of Adjustment and available for pub- lations! Sacramento-San Joaquin Estuary. The diligence was done by the board and have always acted together and with Community Access Unlimited (CAI) lic inspection during regular office hours at This is not an argument against gov- United States Geologic Survey calls specifically the finance committee, great respect on every critical issue we $26,906.00 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains. ernmental (or corporate) regulatory the San Joaquin Valley “one of the face. Community Access Unlimited (CAU) which I was honored to serve on. Shannon Rapant power but a call for the common sense worlds’ most productive agricultural I can assure you during my tenure We may not always agree, which is $171,237.00 Secretary to the Board use of this power because Congress is regions” and “the backbone of Elizabeth Housing Authority (EHA) 1 T - 6/30/16, The Times Fee: $24.48 every budget was meticulously ana- democracy in action, but at the end of $696,369.00 not particularly good at oversight given California’s modern and highly tech- lyzed, scrutinized and our board secre- the day whatever decisions are made Plainfield Housing Authority (PHA) PUBLIC NOTICE the monumental size of the task! Nor is nological agricultural industry”. But tary Dana Sullivan worked tirelessly to we all support them 100 percent. $517,857.00 UNION COUNTY BOARD bureaucracy particularly good at polic- the farmers there suffering from an Sure I would have preferred to win a The Gateway Family YMCA make sure all budgets were balanced, OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ing itself! historical drought are unable to irrigate $301.569.00 fair and that is why our audits were so few of the votes I lost, and although I NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD The Consumer Financial Protection thousands of acres and thousands of YWCA of Eastern $236,133.00 successful year after year. fought hard (and lost) a few contrac- Date Adopted: 06/23/16 SERVICES: to provide tenant-base, Bureau reports that the average credit jobs have been lost because of Federal Public Notice is hereby given that the It is interesting how little one knows tual issues, it is not about what’s best sponsor-based, and scattered side rental card agreement is 5,000 words! The and state water pumping restrictions as Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- when first sitting on the board. Though for me, but what is best for the greater assistance ers has awarded a contract without com- United States Constitution without the the huge pumps kill delta smelts. COSTS: in the total amount not to ex- I had a strong background in financial good of the entire district. petitive bidding as an extraordinary amendments has 4,453 words, the Dec- Regulations can be ridiculously ap- ceed $3,193,775.00 management and my day job involves As Nelson Mandela wrote, “Educa- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. laration of Independence 1,458 words, plied. An 11-year old girl rescued a James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk that as well, the world of New Jersey tion is the most powerful weapon which 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the of the Board Chosen Freeholders the Gettysburg Address 272 words. baby woodpecker from her cat and resolution authorizing it is available for (specifically education funding) is in a you can use to change the world”. 1 T - 06/30/16, The Leader Fee: $30.09 The Office of the Federal Registrar took it home to restore its health. The universe by itself. I couldn’t be prouder of all we have public inspection in the Office of the Clerk reported between 65,000 and 85,000 bird was subsequently released. Two PUBLIC NOTICE of the Board. The rules, regulations and codes accomplished and once again I thank new Federal regulations each year “for weeks later a United States Fish and alone take time to comprehend and each and every taxpayer and voter and RESOLUTION NO: 2016-555 the past two decades”! Wildlife Service officer accompanied UNION COUNTY BOARD AWARDED TO: Princeton Insurance then changes (for good and bad) are parent in Westfield for honoring me to OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Company, Princeton, New Jersey Regulations can be very costly. The by a Virginia state trooper came to her constantly being made by the DOE. serve you the last six years. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD SERVICES: the purchase of a Medical National Association of Manufactur- home and cited her mother for violat- Date Adopted: 06/23/16 But at the end of the day I am so I know I did my best, put in thou- Malpractice insurance policy for Corner- ers estimated that the total cost of fed- ing the Federal Migratory Act for trans- proud of what is the most critical part sands of hours and although many call Public Notice is hereby given that the stone Staff through Brown & Brown Metro Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- eral regulations in 2012 was $2.028 porting the woodpecker! Her mother of our board of education, and that is this the most “thankless” job in the Inc. trillion in 2014 dollars, including $159 was fined $535, avoiding a one year- ers has awarded a contract without com- PERIOD: July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017 educating our 6,000 kids to the best of world, I disagree. petitive bidding as an Professional service COSTS: in the amount of $13,642.68 billion for tax compliance! The annual prison term! The Fish and Wildlife our abilities. I am so thankful for having the op- pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk cost burden for an average American Service, stating “clerical error”, later contract and the resolution authorizing it is I couldn’t be prouder of our teach- portunity to help make a difference, of the Board Chosen Freeholders firm was $233,182 or 21 percent of the withdrew the citation. ers, administrators and leaders at all of especially by leading our technology available for public inspection in the Office 1 T - 06/30/16, The Leader Fee: $22.44 of the Clerk of the Board. average payroll! What would have happened to our schools. What really matters is that committee along with the incredible Regulations can be very specific. Clarence Birdseye, William Boeing, RESOLUTION NO: 2016-525 PUBLIC NOTICE have made our kids feel welcome, administration to get us where we AWARDED TO: Louis Berger Group, Walter Chrysler, William Colgate, John wanted and worthy every single day. needed to be — improving the infra- Inc., of Morristown, New Jersey UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE Deere, Walt Disney, King Gillette, There are those that question why structure and integrating 21st century SERVICES: to provide additional con- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Henry Heinz, Milton Hershey, Conrad NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD didn’t we rank better or why did this teaching and learning skills. struction inspection and administration Hilton, Will Kellogg, James Kraft, Eli magazine or that magazine include us Westfield is now not only “state of services associated with the Intersection Date Adopted: 06/23/16 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Lilly, Elisha Otis, Charles Pfizer, Improvements at Magie Avenue and Gal- Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD in their best of issues. To me that’s not the art” but truly leading the way in loping Hill Road/Lincoln Avenue, City of Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 06/23/16 George Westinghouse, and William the important question a parent should technology and STEM going forward. Elizabeth ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the Wrigley, Jr., among many other entre- be asking. Thank you again fellow Westfielders COSTS: in an amount not to exceed petitive bidding as an Professional service Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- preneurs had they been subjected to pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This ers has awarded a contract without com- Perhaps asking your kids, especially for giving me the opportunity to give $4,000.00 for a new contract amount not to today’s regulatory regimes when they those who have recently graduated like back to a home my family has called exceed $93,945.11. contract and the resolution authorizing it is petitive bidding as an Professional service formed their companies? James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk available for public inspection in the Office pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This my children, you will hear how well home now for 25 years. I would buy of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Clerk of the Board. contract and the resolution authorizing it is Could Noah have built his ark? prepared they feel day one in college. you all a drink if that was possible! available for public inspection in the Office 1 T - 06/30/16, The Leader Fee: $23.97 RESOLUTION NO: 2016-565 Stephen Schoeman Guided by the great leadership of Dr. By the way, if you would like to view of the Clerk of the Board. amending (Resolution No. 2016-12) Westfield Dolan, the administration and the BOE, my actual farewell speech, where I PUBLIC NOTICE AWARDED TO: Weber Dowd Law of RESOLUTION NO: 2016-529 Westfield schools are challenging our spoke more in detail, please feel free to Woodland Park, New Jersey AWARDED TO: Alaimo Group of PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD SERVICES: in connection with credit Mount Holly, New Jersey students to reach their highest poten- visit the link: https://vimeo.com/ OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS and collections services at Cornerstone SERVICES: to provide On Call MEP UNION COUNTY BOARD tial and encouraging them to become 171690698?ref=tw-share. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Behavioral Health Hospital Engineering Services for the County of OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS creative thinkers and responsible, pro- Mitch Slater Date Adopted: 06/23/16 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed Union NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the $1,000.00 PERIOD: June 1, 2016-May 31, 2017 Date Adopted: 06/23/16 PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk COSTS: for an amount not to exceed Public Notice is hereby given that the UNION COUNTY BOARD ers has awarded a contract without com- of the Board Chosen Freeholders $25,000.00. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Probitas Verus Honos petitive bidding as an extraordinary 1 T - 06/30/16, The Leader Fee: $21.42 James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk ers has awarded a contract without com- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. of the Board Chosen Freeholders petitive bidding as an extraordinary Date Adopted: 06/23/16 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 06/30/16, The Leader Fee: $21.42 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Public Notice is hereby given that the resolution authorizing it is available for 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Photos From public inspection in the Office of the Clerk UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE resolution authorizing it is available for ers has awarded a contract without com- of the Board. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS public inspection in the Office of the Clerk petitive bidding as an Professional service NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD RESOLUTION NO: 2016-542 of the Board. pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This The World Date Adopted: 06/23/16 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS AWARDED TO: Various Agencies contract and the resolution authorizing it is Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD RESOLUTION NO: 2016-558 Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of available for public inspection in the Office Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 06/23/16 AWARDED TO: Horizon Blue Cross Send us your summer vacation pho- Newark $98,788.00 of the Clerk of the Board. ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the Blue Shield of New Jersey, Newark, tos reading the newspaper! Central Jersey Legal Services petitive bidding as an extraordinary Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- New Jersey RESOLUTION NO: 2016-540 $12,349.00 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. ers has awarded a contract without com- SERVICES: for Employee Health and amending (Resolution No. 2015-967) ELIZABETH Coalition to House the 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the petitive bidding as an Professional service Prescription Self-Insurance Program AWARDED TO: Medical Practitioners Homeless $98,788.00 resolution authorizing it is available for pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk SERVICES: will provide necessary ser- Gateway Family YMCA $54,027.00 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk contract and the resolution authorizing it is of the Board Chosen Freeholders vices to the Cornerstone Behavioral Health Homefirst $178,625.00 of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office 1 T - 06/30/16, The Leader Fee: $19.89 Hospital of Union County. Plainfield Area YMCA $117,740.00 of the Clerk of the Board. James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk PROCEED, Inc. $204,787.00 RESOLUTION NO: 2016-557 PUBLIC NOTICE of the Board Chosen Freeholders Urban League of Union County AWARDED TO: Horizon BCBS, New- RESOLUTION NO: 2016-528 1 T - 06/30/16, The Leader Fee: $18.87 $19,171.00 ark, New Jersey AWARDED TO: Netta Architects of UNION COUNTY BOARD SERVICES: providing emergency shel- SERVICES: to provide individual and Mountainside, New Jersey OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE ter, motel/hotel nights, rent/mortgage as- Aggregate Stop Loss Reinsurance Ser- SERVICES: to provide On Call Architec- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD sistance, utility assistance vices for Employee Health and Prescrip- tural Services for the County of Union Date Adopted: 06/23/16 UNION COUNTY BOARD PERIOD: July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017 tion Self-Insurance Program PERIOD: June 1, 2016-May 31, 2017 Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS COSTS: in the total amount not to ex- COSTS: in the amount not to exceed COSTS: for an amount not to exceed Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ceed $826,925.00 $1,950,000.00. $25,000.00. ers has awarded a contract without com- Date Adopted: 06/23/16 James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk petitive bidding as an Professional service Public Notice is hereby given that the of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 1 T - 06/30/16, The Leader Fee: $31.11 1 T - 06/30/16, The Leader Fee: $22.44 1 T - 06/30/16, The Leader Fee: $20.91 contract and the resolution authorizing it is ers has awarded a contract without com- available for public inspection in the Office petitive bidding as an extraordinary PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE of the Clerk of the Board. unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS RESOLUTION NO: 2016-535 award the Contract or reject all bids within statements of ownership (N.J.S.A. resolution authorizing it is available for UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY AWARDED TO: The Musial Group 60 days of bid opening, except that the 52:2524.2) and the State requirement for Architecture, Mountainside, New Jer- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk NOTICE TO BIDDERS bids of any bidders who consent thereto submission of the names and addresses sey of the Board. may, at the request of the Owner, be held of certain subcontractors (N.J.S.A. NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids SERVICES: to provide Engineering and RESOLUTION NO: 2016-560 for consideration for such longer period as 40A:1116). will be received by the Township of Scotch Architectural design services for the Union AWARDED TO: Horizon BCBS of NJ, may be agreed. A copy of N.J.S.A. 40A:11- The Contract Documents (Drawings and Plains (here-inafter called the “Owner”) County Fire Academy Burn Building Im- Newark, New Jersey 23 is included in the Section entitled “Local Specifications) may be obtained by pro- for: provement Project SERVICES: to perform the function of Public Contract Law” of this specification. spective bidders upon a non-refundable PUBLIC LIBRARY HVAC COSTS: in an amount not to ex- third party administrator The Owner will evaluate bids and any payment of $100.00 for each set of full- REPLACEMENT PROJECT ceed$79,310.00. COSTS: in an amount not to exceed award will be made to the lowest, respon- sized drawings and specifications at the James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk $1,800,000. Sealed bids for the above named Con- sive, respon-sible bidder in accordance Scotch Plains Engineering Office, 2nd of the Board Chosen Freeholders James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk tract, which comprises the replacement of with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1. A copy of N.J.S.A Floor, Town Hall, located at 430 Park Av- 1 T - 06/30/16, The Leader Fee: $22.44 of the Board Chosen Freeholders HVAC equipment for the Public Library in 40A:11-6.1 is included in Section entitled enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 1 T - 06/30/16, The Leader Fee: $20.91 Scotch Plains, New Jersey, will be re- Local Public Contract of this specification. between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 PUBLIC NOTICE ceived at the Court Room, First Floor, The Owner reserves the right to reject any PM. Contract Documents will be available PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD Town Hall, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, or all bids and to waive minor informalities beginning June 27, 2016. Questions re- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD New Jersey 07076 on July 14, 2016, at or irregularities in bids received. garding the bid must be made to Michael NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 10:00 a.m. prevailing time, at which time The qualification and reclassification of LaPilusa via e-mail: Date Adopted: 06/23/16 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD they will be publicly unsealed and the bidders will be subject to the statutory [email protected]. All ques- Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 06/23/16 contents publicly announced. provisions contained in N.J.S.A. 40A:11- tions must be received on or before July 1, Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the The work includes the furnishing of all 25 to 32 (“Local Public Contract Law”). A 2016 at 4:00 pm. ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- labor, materials and equipment necessary copy of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-25 to 32 is in- A Pre-Bid meeting will be held at the petitive bidding as an extraordinary ers has awarded a contract without com- to complete the work as shown on the cluded in the Section entitled “Local Public Scotch Plains Public Library on June 30, unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. petitive bidding as an Professional service Drawings and as described in the Specifi- Contract Law” of this specification. 2016 at 10:00am. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This cations. The work consists of the removal All bid security except the security of the If the Contract is awarded, no refunds resolution authorizing it is available for contract and the resolution authorizing it is of the existing air conditioning systems three apparent lowest responsible bidders will be given. If for any reason the Contract public inspection in the Office of the Clerk available for public inspection in the Office and the provision and installation of new shall be returned, unless otherwise re- is not awarded, refunds will be made to of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. air conditioning systems including associ- quested by the bidder, within ten (10) days bidders pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:1124(b) ated architectural, structural and electrical after the opening of the bids, Sundays and when the Con-tract Documents are re- RESOLUTION NO: 2016-556 RESOLUTION NO: 2016-527 work, and all else necessary for comple- holidays excepted, and the bids of the turned in reasonable condition within 90 AWARDED TO: Discovery Benefits, AWARDED TO: Remington &Vernick tion of the project. The work is located at bidders whose bid security is returned days of notice that the Contract has not Fargo, North Dakota Engineers, of Secaucus, New Jersey the Public Library, 1927 Bartle Avenue in shall be considered withdrawn. been awarded. SERVICES: to provide Retiree Benefit SERVICES: to provide Design, Construc- the Township of Scotch Plains. The work Each bidder must submit with his bid a Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:531 et seq., Billing Services and COBRA Administra- tion Administration and Inspection Ser- shall be completed within 150 calendar signed certificate stating that he owns, bidders are required to comply with the tion Services vices for the 2017 Road Resurfacing days of the Contractor’s receipt of written leases or controls all the necessary equip- requirements of P.L. 1975 c. 127, NJAC PERIOD: July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017 Project Notice to Proceed. ment required to accom-plish the work 17:27. COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: for an amount not to ex- No bid will be received unless in writing shown and described in the Con-tract Docu- Each Bidder must submit with his bid an $36,000.00. ceed$390,084.00. on the forms furnished, and unless accom- ments. Should the bidder not be the actual “Ownership Disclosure Statement” and James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk panied by bid security in the form of a bid owner or leasee of such equipment, his “Non-Collusion Affidavit” on the forms in- of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders bond, cashier’s check, or a certified check certificate shall state the source from which cluded in the Contract Documents. 1 T - 06/30/16, The Leader Fee: $22.44 1 T - 06/30/16, The Leader Fee: $21.42 made payable to the Township of Scotch the equipment will be obtained and, in Bidders and their subcontractors of any PUBLIC NOTICE Plains in an amount equal to 10% of the addition, shall be accompanied by a signed tier must comply with all applicable provi- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD amount of the total bid, but not exceeding certificate from the owner or person in sions of the Public Works Contractor Reg- UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS $20,000. control of the equipment definitely grant- istration Act, P.L. 1999, c. 238 (N.J.S.A. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD The bid shall be accompanied by a Cer- ing to the bidder the control of the equip- 34:11-56.48) and the New Jersey Prevail- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 06/23/16 tificate of Surety on the form included in the ment required during such time as may be ing Wage Act (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25). Date Adopted: 06/23/16 Date Adopted: 06/23/16 Public Notice is hereby given that the Contract Docu-ments, from a surety com- necessary for the completion of that por- Pursuant to P.L. 2004, c.57 (N.J.S.A. Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- pany licensed to do business in the State tion of the Contract for which it is neces- 52:32-44) effective September 1, 2004, all Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- of New Jersey, which shall represent that sary. The bidder shall comply with the business organizations that conduct busi- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as an extraordinary the surety company will provide the Con- documentation requirements set forth in ness with a New Jersey government petitive bidding as an Professional service petitive bidding as an Professional service unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. tractor with the required bonds in the sums the Article of the Information for Bidders, agency are required to be registered with pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the required in the Contract Documents and in entitled, “Bidder Submissions”. the State of New Jersey. Bidders and their contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is resolution authorizing it is available for a form satisfac-tory to the Owner’s Attor- The successful bidder will be required to subcontractors must submit proof that at available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office public inspection in the Office of the Clerk ney and in compliance with the require- submit bonds and proof of insurance on or the time of the Bid they are registered with of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. of the Board. ments of law. before execution of their respective Con- the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Bidders must use the prepared bid form tracts as explained in the Contract Docu- Division of Revenue by submitting a copy RESOLUTION NO: 2016-526 RESOLUTION NO: 2016-559 RESOLUTION NO: 2016- 541 which is contained in the Contract Docu- ments. of their Business Registration Certificate amending (Resolution No. 2015-894) amending (Resolution No. 2015-1071) AWARDED TO: Bridgeway Rehabili- ments. Each individual proposal must be Bidders are required to comply with all prior to Contract award. AWARDED TO: Matrix New World En- AWARDED TO: Atlantic Medical tation Services, Inc., Elizabeth, New separately enclosed in a sealed envelope relevant Federal and State Statutes, Rules It is the purpose of this Notice to Bidders gineering, Inc., Florham Park, New Jer- Group, Clark, New Jersey Jersey addressed to the Township Clerk, 430 and Regulations including but not limited to summarize some of the more important sey SERVICES: for the purpose of providing SERVICES: to provide support services Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey to the applica-ble provisions of Title VI of provi-sions of the Contract Documents. SERVICES: for the purpose of perform- Pre-Employment Medical Examinations to assist paroles returning to Union County 07076 marked on the outside with the the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended Prospective bidders are cautioned not to ing Licensed Site Remediation Profes- and other related medical services for a upon release to assimilate into the com- number of the contract(s) and name of the (42 USC 2000d2000D4A), the discrimina- rely solely on this sum-mary, but to read sional Environmental Services new Sheriff munity project being bid on. tion and affirma-tive action provisions of the Contract Documents in their entirety. COSTS: for an additional amount of COSTS: to increase the contract by PERIOD: July 1, 2016-June 30, 2018 No bids will be received after the time N.J.S.A. 10:21 through 10:24, the New By Order of the Township of Scotch $14,100.00 for a new contract amount not $12,000 for a new total amount not to COSTS: in the total amount not to ex- and date specified, and no bids will be Jersey Law against Dis-crimina-tion, Plains to exceed $ 364,375.00. exceed $ 97,000.00 ceed $221,211.38. received by mail. Bids shall be received by N.J.S.A. 10:51, et seq., the rules and regu- Bozena Lacina, RMC James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere,RMC, QPA, Clerk courier service (date and time recorded) or lations promulgated pursuant thereto, the Township Clerk of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders shall be hand delivered. The Owner shall State requirement for bidders to supply 1 T - 6/30/016, The Times Fee: $169.32 1 T - 06/30/16, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T - 06/30/16, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T - 06/30/16, The Leader Fee: $23.97 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 30, 2016 Page 17 WESTFIELD FOR SALE Tuesday, June 14, Calixto Paniagua, Every Saturday in July 22, of Elizabeth was arrested on an CLASSIFIEDS 9am - 3pm outstanding Union traffic warrant, 75 Montrose Ave, Fanwood with bail of $150, pursuant to a motor APARTMENT FOR RENT Seasonal & Holiday Deco, Christ- vehicle stop in the area of South Euclid her driveway between the hours of the Essex Fells warrant. Mitchell ad- ASIAN ANTIQUES WANTED mas tree, ornaments, dishware, Avenue near East Broad Street. He approximately 8 p.m. on June 19 and ditionally was issued a motor vehicle Cranford - 1 bedroom condo; All Other Antiques Welcome. bakeware, collectibles, lawn mower, was transported to police headquar- 7 a.m. on June 20 and removed ap- summons for having an open con- walk to NYC train/bus; $1,500/ High Prices Paid for Asian Antiques garden deco, cameras & more! ters, where he was processed and proximately $5 in U.S. currency. In tainer of alcohol in a motor vehicle. month includes heat+ 1.5 mo se- North Plainfield Antique Gallery Call for appt. (908) 889-7129 for: released on his own recognizance with the second case, the victim reported MOUNTAINSIDE curity; credit check required. 1006 RT22 E. North Plainfield, NJ Baldwin Piano, Vinyl Record a new court date by the Union Police that an unknown suspect had entered Wednesday, June 1, Porfirio (908) 317-9788 Ask for Joseph (973) 641-8053 Albums, Beanie Babies! Department. her unlocked motor vehicle while it Beltran, 46, of Riverdale, Md. was HELP WANTED Wednesday, June 15, Sherman was parked in her driveway between charged with driving with a suspended PART TIME CHURCH COSTODIAN HELP WANTED Talley, 25, of Roselle was arrested on 6:30 p.m. on June 19 and 7:30 a.m. on license following a motor vehicle stop DELIVERY PERSON an outstanding National Crime Infor- Custodian Wanted – Cranford First Baptist Church of Westfield, June 20. Approximately $10 in coins on Route 22 East. Established company looking for 170 Elm St., is seeking to hire a mation Center (NCIC) warrant, with was taken. Thursday, June 2, Gertrude Etta, 36, a full time salt delivery person. based Church/Preschool is bail of $13,923, issued by the Union looking for a part-time custodian part-time Handyman/Maintenance Monday, June 20, a contractor of Newark was charged with driving Responsibilities include heavy lift- Coordinator for 12-15 hours/week County Sheriff’s Office. The arrest working on the 800 block of Bradford with a suspended license following a ing. Candidates must have a clean responsible for the general occurred pursuant to a motor vehicle upkeep, trash removal/recycling, in the evenings. Please call Avenue reported the theft of two alu- motor vehicle stop on Route 22 East. driver's license, be neat, punctual (908) 233-2278 for additional info. stop in the area of Livingston Street minum ramps, with an approximate Friday, June 3, Miguel and strong organizational skills. light landscaping and light snow removal for our facilities. Must be and South Avenue. Talley was trans- value of $475, from the front yard of Vallecillobustill, 21, of Elizabeth was Please email your resume to FARMWORKERS NEEDED ported to police headquarters, where the residence at which they were charged with driving with a suspended [email protected] able to lift light and medium weight he was processed and held pending working. The theft occurred between license following a motor vehicle stop equipment and should have a 16 Temp Farmworkers needed pickup by Union County Sheriff’s 1 and 2 p.m. that day. on Route 22 West. FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE general knowledge of plumbing 8/1/16-12/10/16. Workers will Office personnel. Monday, June 20, a resident of the Saturday, June 4, Arethea Oglesby, and carpentry and possibly perform various tasks involved in Shape Up For Summer! Body By painting. Hours are approximately planting, cultivating & harvesting Thursday, June 16, Marcella Ortis, 500 block of West Broad Street re- 55, of Maplewood was charged with Jake FIRMFLEX Total Body 22, of Westfield was arrested during a ported being the victim of a theft and driving with a suspended license fol- 15 per week - 3 hours Monday - various crops according to Trainer. Complete Workout Thursday with flexible schedule supervisor's instructions. Must motor vehicle stop on the 1000 block fraud. An unknown suspect gained lowing a motor vehicle stop on Route Exercise Machine. Space of West South Avenue on an active access to the victim’s account and 22 East. She was processed and re- for Friday and with notice possible have 3 months verifiable Saving Design, Padded Bench, facilities set-up on weekends. experience pruning high density Millburn warrant, with bail of $300. used $89 from it. leased at the scene. Adjustable Height & Resistence. Ortis was released after posting bail. Thursday, June 23, a victim re- FANWOOD Notice will be provided for fresh fruit apple trees & affirmative Excellent Condition. $100. weekend work whenever possible. verifiable job references. Thursday, June 16, Penny ported the theft of her identity by Sunday, June 12, a resident of the Call (908) 654-6091 Mowczan, 44, of Metuchen was ar- someone seeking to obtain fake credit 200 block of South Avenue reported Calvary Lutheran Church Guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. rested and charged with uttering a cards and make fraudulent purchases. that between May 30 and June 12 her Please send resume or Tools, supplies, equipment forged instrument, with regards to an The incident took place on the 100 bicycle, valued at $200, had been FANWOOD (Cont) address questions to provided at no cost. Conditional incident on the 500 block of North block of Golf Edge. stolen from her house. taken from outside his residence. Norman Bauer housing provided for non- Avenue East. According to police, CRANFORD Tuesday, June 14, there was a re- Friday, June 17, Ronald Harley, Property Commission commuting workers. Random Mowczan allegedly attempted to open Monday, June 6, Parrish Taylor, port that between June 13 and June 14 50, of Plainfield was arrested after [email protected] drug testing at employer's accounts using fraudulent documents. 24, and Dorthy Buchanon, 28, both of the men’s lavatory at LaGrande Park turning himself in at police headquar- expense. Transportation & She was given a court date of June 24. Newark, and Derrik Robinson, 21, of on LaGrande Avenue had been the ters on an active Fanwood warrant. DEYCI’S CLEANING SERVICES subsistence reimbursed to worker Saturday, June 18, Christopher F. Elizabeth, were charged with con- target of criminal mischief. He was processed and turned over to Are you tired? Let me help you! upon completion of 50% of Dingwall, 19, of Springfield was ar- tempt of court, possession of less Tuesday, June 14, Lafonda Carver, the Union County Correctional Facil- Experience & Excellent Work contract or earlier, if appropriate. rested subsequent to a motor vehicle than 50 grams of suspected mari- 34, of Plainfield was arrested on an ity pending his court hearing. Residential, Apartments, EOE. $11.74/hr. or applicable stop at East Broad Street and Bradson juana and possession of parapherna- active Plainfield warrant pursuant to Saturday, June 18, Natasha Commercial, Offices piece rates depending on crop Court and charged with possession of lia following a motor vehicle stop on a motor vehicle stop at Terrill Road Gladstone, 40, of Newark was ar- Free Estimates 100% Guaranteed activity. Worksite in Orleans & less than 50 grams of suspected mari- References Available Monroe Co., NY. Report or send a Centennial Avenue for failing to sig- and South Avenue for a motor vehicle rested on an active Newark warrant (908) 510-2542 juana. He was transported to police nal. Police located marijuana inside violation. Carver was processed and pursuant to a motor vehicle stop at resume to nearest local NJ headquarters, processed and released the vehicle. Taylor, Buchanon and turned over to the Plainfield Police Martine and Pleasant Avenues for a Gloucester County One Stop Career Center office or call (856) with a mandatory Westfield Munici- Robinson were identified as occu- Department. motor vehicle violation. She was pro- FREELANCERS WANTED pal Court date. pants of the vehicle, police said. They Tuesday, June 14, a victim reported cessed and released by the Newark 384-3700 & reference Job Monday, June 20, Luis A. Garcia, were all arrested and processed at that sometime between 8 a.m. and Municipal Court. Strong, detail-oriented writers #NY1171625. Joseph Heberle Jr., 18, of Newark was arrested and Cranford police headquarters. A fur- 6:55 p.m. his motor vehicle, which with professional demeanor Farms- Kendall, NY Sunday, June 19, Dywann McNeil, needed to cover local charged with hindering apprehension, ther investigation determined that had been parked and unlocked at the 28, of Plainfield was arrested on an PUBLIC NOTICE pursuant to a motor vehicle stop in the Taylor had an active warrant out of train station, had been gone through. active Metuchen warrant pursuant to government meetings. Must be able to meet deadlines, know TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS area of Central Avenue and Quimby Livingston. Taylor was turned over to Nothing was reported missing at the a motor vehicle stop at North Avenue ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Street. According to authorities, how to write a lead, and take the Livingston Police Department and time of the report. and Terrill Road for a motor vehicle NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Garcia provided false information to was issued motor vehicle summonses Wednesday, June 15, a resident of an active interest in their beats violation. McNeil was processed, in order to develop news Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a police. He was transported to police for failing to signal, driving with a the 90 block of Woodland Avenue posted bail and released. public hearing on July 14, 2016 at 7:30 headquarters, where he was processed suspended license and having a con- reported that between 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 19, Galvaster stories. Please email pm., First Floor Council Chambers, Mu- and released with a summons. resume and clips to: nicipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, to hear trolled dangerous substance (CDS) June 14 and 9:30 a.m. on June 15 an Leonard, 41, of Scotch Plains was the continuation of the application for Monday, June 20, Luis A. Garcia, in a motor vehicle. Buchanon and unknown suspect had entered her arrested on an active Rockaway Town- [email protected] Messercola Brothers Building Company 37, of Newark was arrested at police Robinson were released pending parked and unlocked motor vehicle ship warrant pursuant to a motor ve- for Norwegian Woods, corner of Martine headquarters on two outstanding Municipal Court appearances. and removed her purse, which con- hicle stop at South Avenue and Terrill Avenue, Block 10801, Lot 3.03, R-1 Zone Newark traffic warrants, with total Wednesday, June 8, Carly tained cash, jewelry and personal Road for a motor vehicle violation. who propose to further subdivide existing Reading is Good For You Lot 3.03 into two lots requiring a (d)(5) bail of $250. He was processed and Zawatsky, 21, of Iselin was charged identification. He was processed and turned over to Density Variance and bulk variances from released after posting the full bail with possession of less than 50 grams Thursday, June 16, Pegeron Spen- the Rockaway Township Police De- the following sections of the Township amount. of suspected marijuana and posses- cer, 52, of Carteret was arrested on an partment. Zoning Ordinance: Monday, June 20, Eugene I. sion of paraphernalia, following a active Carteret warrant pursuant to a Wednesday, June 22, a resident of PROPOSED LOT 3.03.01: Enyaosa, 32, of East Windsor was motor vehicle stop on Raritan Road motor vehicle stop at Terrill Road the 200 block of South Avenue re- Section 23-3.4A, Para. A, Col. 3-Lot arrested on an outstanding Westfield Area: Required: 40,000 square feet. Pro- for having an inoperable brake light. and East 7th Street for a motor ve- ported that a package delivered to his posed: 37,792 square feet. warrant, with bail of $89, pursuant to Police located marijuana inside the hicle violation. Spencer was pro- house was taken. The value of the Section 23-3.4A, Para. A, Col. 4-Lot a motor vehicle stop in the area of vehicle, authorities said. The driver, cessed, posted bail and released. package is $384. Width: Required: 160 feet. Proposed: West South and Palsted Avenues. He identified as Zawatsky, was arrested, Friday, June 17, a resident of the Friday, June 24, a resident of the 200 120.71 feet. was transported to police headquar- Section 23-3.4A, Para. A, Col. 8-Side processed and released pending a 200 block of South Avenue reported block of South Avenue reported that a Yard: Required: 30 feet. Proposed: 8.10 ters, where he was processed and Municipal Court appearance. that between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. a pair package delivered to her house was feet. released, having posted the full bail goleader.com/subscribe Thursday, June 9, Randy Mitchell, of shoes and a hover board were taken. The value of the package is $10. PROPOSED LOT 3.03.02: amount. 31, of Bloomfield was charged with Section 23-3.4A, Para. A, Col. 3-Lot Monday, June 20, a resident of the resisting arrest and contempt of court, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Area: Required: 40,000 square feet. Pro- posed: 26,629 square feet. 500 block of West Broad Street re- following a motor vehicle stop on a debt in the amount of $1,099,140.88, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY entered in the Superior Court of New Jer- Section 23-3.4A, Para. A, Col. 4-Lot ported being the victim of a burglary, plus costs. Said judgment was entered as Centennial Avenue for inoperable CHANCERY DIVISION sey, Essex County, by North American Width: Required: 160 feet. Proposed: Judgment No. J-126014-1995. Said judg- theft and fraud. The victim stated that brake lights. Following an investiga- UNION COUNTY Capital Corporation against Jose L. 92.57 feet. ment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. an unknown suspect had entered his DOCKET NO. F-10804-11 Rodriguez disclosing a debt in the amount Section 23-3.4A, Para. A, Col.8 –Side tion at the scene police determined YOU, TIMBERS ASSOCIATES, are FILE NO. 13624-11 of $12,032.38, plus costs. Said judgment Yard: Required: 30 feet. Proposed: 10 motor vehicle and removed a TD that Mitchell had an active warrant made party defendant to the above fore- was entered as Judgment No. J-097473- feet. Bank debit card and $60 in U.S. cur- NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT closure action because on October 23, out of Essex Fells Borough. While 2003. Said judgment is subordinate to the Section 23-3.4A, Para. A, Col.9-Total 1995, a judgment was entered in the Su- rency without his authorization. As a attempting to place Mitchell under (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Plaintiff’s lien. Both Side Yards: Required: 65 feet. Pro- perior Court of New Jersey, Union County, result of the theft the suspect utilized arrest for the active warrant, Mitchell LAUREL MANOR ASSOCI- YOU, TODDLERS ACADEMY LLC a/k/ posed: 40 feet. the debit card on three separate occa- ATES; TIMBERS ASSOCI- by Timber Associates against Maria a KINDERLACH CARE, LLC, are made became uncooperative, according to ATES; MARK J. HOLMES; Rodriguez a/k/a Maria Gutherz disclosing party defendant to the above foreclosure The Applicant is also requesting any and sions, with a total of $89 in fraudulent police, which resulted in an addi- LUZ TORO; SUPERIOR BANK a debt in the amount of $631,786.00. Said action because on December 1, 2004, a all additional variances deemed to be nec- transactions made. tional charge of resisting arrest. FSB SERVICING DIVISION; judgment was entered as Judgment No. J- judgment was entered in the Superior Court essary at the time of the hearing including Monday, June 20, two residents of Mitchell was arrested, processed and JOEL MATIAS; FORTRESS 272912-1995. Said judgment is subordi- of New Jersey, Monmouth County, by Tod- any exceptions, interpretations, waivers Tamaques Way reported motor ve- RESIDENTIAL HOLDINGS nate to the Plaintiff’s lien. dlers Academy LLC against Maria and other relief necessary to allow released pending a Municipal Court LLC; JORGE GUADRON YOU, MARK J. HOLMES, are made party Rodriguez a/k/a Maria Rodriguez-Gutherz Applicant’s proposed use of the property hicle burglaries. In the first incident, appearance. He also was released on CUELLAR; NORTH AMERI- defendant to the above foreclosure action disclosing a debt in the amount of as proposed or amended. the victim stated that an unknown CAN CAPITAL CORPORA- because on November 24, 1997, a judg- $55,101.47, plus costs. Said judgment was All interested persons may be present ment was entered in the Superior Court of and be heard. The file pertaining to this suspect had entered her unlocked PUBLIC NOTICE TION; TODDLERS ACADEMY entered as Judgment No. J-320576-2004. motor vehicle while it was parked in LLC A/K/A KINDERLACH New Jersey, Passaic County, by Mark J. Said judgment is subordinate to the application is in the office of the Zoning TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD CARE, LLC; NANCY TAVERA; Holmes against Rudco Inc and Jose L Plaintiff’s lien. Toddlers Academy is a/k/a Board of adjustment and available for pub- PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING BOARD FCNB SPIEGEL INC; SECU- Rodriguez disclosing a debt in the amount Kinderlach Care, LLC. lic inspection during regular office hours at RITY OF AMERICA LLC; of $12,500.00. Said judgment was entered YOU, NANCY TAVERA, are made party 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD TAKE NOTICE that on the 15th day of CHRISTIAN ROSAS; EQ- as Judgment No. J-544915-1997. Said defendant to the above foreclosure action Jersey. CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY June, 2016, the Planning Board of the UABLE ASCENT FINANCIAL judgment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s because on December 15, 2005, a judg- Shannon Rapant Township of Cranford, in the County of NOTICE OF PENDING LLC; lien. ment was entered in the Superior Court of Secretary to Board Union took the following actions: YOU, LUZ TORO, are made party de- 1 T - 6/30/16, The Times Fee: $47.94 BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND New Jersey, Union County, by Nancy 1. Application #PBA-16-00002: fendant to the above foreclosure action Tavera against J.L.R. Transport Inc and ORDINANCE NO. 2016-18 REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO because on February 20, 1998, a judg- PUBLIC NOTICE Adopted a Resolution of Memorialization AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- Jose Luis Rodriguez disclosing a debt in ment was entered in the Superior Court of the amount of $140,046.51, plus costs and The bond ordinance, the summary terms granting approval to D. Villane Construc- neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY New Jersey, Hudson County, by Luz Toro interest. Said judgment was entered as of which are included herein, was intro- tion, LLC, for minor Subdivision approval West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to CHANCERY DIVISION against Maria Rodriguez and Flowers Craft Judgment No. J-331319-2005. Said judg- duced and passed upon first reading at a of one lot creating two new lots that are the Amended Complaint filed in a Civil UNION COUNTY disclosing a debt in the amount of ment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. meeting of the Township Committee of the conforming on Block 130 lot 39 as desig- Action, in which US BANK CUST FOR DOCKET NO. F-038953-15 $2,250.00, plus interest and costs. Said YOU, FCNB SPIEGEL INC, are made Township of Cranford, in the County of nated on the Township Tax Map, also CCTS CAPITAL, LLC is the plaintiff and FILE NO. 21023-15 Union, State of New Jersey, on June 28, known as 104 Makatom Drive, in the R-3 judgment was entered as Judgment No. J- party defendant to the above foreclosure JOSE RODRIGUEZ, ET ALS; are defen- 041572-1998. Said judgment is subordi- 2016. It will be further considered for final Zone. dants, pending in the Superior Court of action because on November 5, 1998, a NOTICE TO REDEEM passage, after public hearing thereon, at a nate to the Plaintiff’s lien. judgment was entered in the Superior Court 2. Applicant #PBA-16-000006: New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION ACE PLUS LLC; PLAINTIFF meeting of the Township Committee to be YOU, SUPERIOR BANK FSB SERVIC- of New Jersey, Union County, by FCNB Adopted a Resolution of Memorialization County and bearing Docket No. F-10804- VS. CARLOS M. CALDAS; held at its meeting room in the Municipal ING DIVISION, are made party defendant Spiegel Inc against Jose Rodriguez dis- granting approval to 20 North Avenue West 11 within thirty-five (35) days after June ALLENE CALDAS, WIFE OF Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, to the above foreclosure action because closing a debt in the amount of $661.91, Assoc., LLC Applicant, for minor site plan 30, 2016 exclusive of such date. If you fail CARLOS M. CALDAS; ANTO- New Jersey, on July 12, 2016 at 8:00 P.M. on April 27, 1999, a judgment was entered plus costs and interest. Said judgment was approval to permit conversion of medical to answer or appear in accordance with NIO LAZARO; ARMINDO During the week prior to and up to and in the Superior Court of New Jersey, entered as Judgment No. DJ-291540- office space to one residential apartment Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be LAZARO; SANDRA SOUSA; including the date of such meeting copies Hudson County, by Superior Bank FSB 1998. Said judgment is subordinate to the (conditional use) with the following relief: rendered against you for relief demanded STATE OF NEW JERSEY; of the full ordinance will be available at no Servicing Division against Felipe Plaintiff’s lien. Applicant will not be providing on-site park- in the Amended Complaint. You shall file DEFENDANT(S) cost and during regular business hours, at Rodriguez and Jose Montes disclosing a YOU, SECURITY OF AMERICA LLC, ing and will not be providing bicycle racks your Answer and Proof of Service in dupli- the Clerk’s office for the members of the debt in the amount of $14,904.37, plus are made party defendant to the above TO: SANDRA SOUSA; on Block 189, Lot 4 as designated on the cate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of general public who shall request the same. costs. Said judgment was entered as Judg- foreclosure action because on February PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order Township Tax Map, also known as 20 New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - The summary of the terms of such bond ment No. J-096439-1999. Said judgment 13, 2004, a judgment was entered in the made on June 27, 2016, the Superior North Avenue West, in the D-C Zone. CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. ordinance follows: accordance with the Rules of Civil Practice Superior Court of New Jersey, Union Court Fixed August 11, 2016 between the 3. Applicant #PBA-15-00005: Granted YOU, JOEL MATIAS, are made party County, by Security of America LLC against hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon and TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE and Procedure. approval of a condition of final site plan to defendant to the above foreclosure action Manuel Rodrigues and Maria Rodrigues four o’clock in the afternoon, prevailing TO AUTHORIZE THE UNDER- You are further advised that if you are PSE&G, Applicant, that applicant required because on December 30, 1999, a judg- disclosing a debt in the amount of $1800.00, time, at the office of the Tax Collector of TAKING OF PHASE 2B OF unable to obtain an attorney you may com- to return before the Planning Board for ment was entered in the Superior Court of plus costs and interest. Said judgment was ELIZABETH, located at 50 WINFIELD THE STORM DRAINAGE AND municate with the Lawyer Referral Service review of an appropriate sound wall to be New Jersey, Middlesex County, by Joel entered as Judgment No. DJ-023014- SCOTT PLAZA, ELIZABETH, NEW JER- FLOOD MANAGEMENT IM- of the County of Venue and that if you installed along South Avenue to screen Matias against Yolanda I. Rojas and Jose 2004. Said judgment is subordinate to the SEY 07201 as the time and place when PROVEMENT PROJECTS IN, cannot afford an attorney, you may com- transformers and buffer any noise from Rodriguez disclosing a debt in the amount Plaintiff’s lien. and where you may pay to the plaintiff the BY AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP municate with the Legal Services Office of them with applicant proposing a 13 foot of $66,000.00. Said judgment was entered YOU, CHRISTIAN ROSAS, are made amount so found due for principal and OF CRANFORD, IN THE the County of Venue. The telephone num- high wall/façade with a 15 foot peak sec- as Judgment No. J-306513-1999. Said party defendant to the above foreclosure interest on its certificate of tax sale as COUNTY OF UNION, STATE ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- tion and a 12 foot high fence along the judgment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s action because on April 28, 2005, a judg- follows: OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPRO- yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal South Avenue East portion of the property lien. ment was entered in the Superior Court of LOT 623 BLOCK 5 on the tax duplicate PRIATE THE SUM OF Services Office 908-354-4340. with the following relief: to exceed the YOU, FORTRESS RESIDENTIAL New Jersey, Union County, by Christian of ELIZABETH. Total amount required to $3,500,000 TO PAY THE COST THE ACTION has been instituted for the maximum 6-foot allowable fence height HOLDINGS LLC, are made party defen- Rosas against JLR Transport & Ware- redeem tax sale certificate no. 11-00172 is THEREOF, TO AUTHORIZE purpose of foreclosing the following tax and to permit a portion of the proposed wall dant to the above foreclosure action be- house Co Inc and Jose Rodriguez, Presi- $116,404.29, together with interest from THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS sale certificate: to encroach up to three feet into the mini- cause on January 9, 2001, a judgment was dent disclosing a debt in the amount of April 29, 2016 and costs of $1,369.26. TO FINANCE SUCH APPRO- 1. A certain tax certificate 10-107, sold mum required front yard setback of five entered in the Superior Court of New Jer- $8,438.00, with interest. Said judgment And that unless, at the same time and PRIATION AND TO PROVIDE on 12/2/2009, dated 12/8/2009, and was feet required on Block 479, Lot 5 as sey, Hudson County, by Fortress Residen- was entered as Judgment No. DJ-105018- place, you or one of you redeem by paying FOR THE ISSUANCE OF recorded on 2/8/2010 in Book 12862 at designated on the Township Tax Map, tial Holdings LLC against Maria Rodriguez 2005. Said judgment is subordinate to the the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES Page 43, made by DAVID MARSHALL, also known as 225 South Avenue East, in and George Livia disclosing a debt in the Plaintiff’s lien. then you, and each of you shall be de- IN ANTICIPATION OF THE Collector of Taxes of PLAINFIELD, and amount of $51,493.69, plus costs. Said the D-C Zone. State of New Jersey to US BANK CUST YOU, EQUABLE ASCENT FINANCIAL barred and foreclosed of and from all right ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. judgment was entered as Judgment No. J- LLC, are made party defendant to the and equity of redemption of, in and to the 4. Applicant #PBA-16-000005: Granted FOR CCTS CAPITAL, LLC and subse- Purpose(s): Undertaking of Phase 2B 008102-2001. Said judgment is subordi- above foreclosure action because on Oc- lands and premises above set out and approval to Cranmount, LLC, Applicant, quently assigned to plaintiff, US BANK of the storm drainage and flood manage- nate to the Plaintiff’s lien. tober 1, 2012, a judgment was entered in described in the complaint and every part for minor site plan approval to permit con- CUST FOR CCTS CAPITAL, LLC. This ment improvement projects in, by and for YOU, JORGE GUADRON CUELLAR, the Superior Court of New Jersey, Union thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with struct two floors for residential apartment covers real estate located in PLAINFIELD, the Township. are made party defendant to the above County, by Equable Ascent Financial LLC an absolute and indefeasible estate of units (2) to the existing single story build- County of UNION, and State of New Jer- foreclosure action because on January sey, known as LOT 2 BLOCK 135 as against Jose Rodriguez disclosing a debt inheritance in fee simple in said lands and Appropriation: $3,500,000 ing (conditional use) with the following 13, 2003, a judgment was entered in the in the amount of $3,024.36, plus costs and premises. Bonds/Notes Authorized: $3,500,000 relief: less than the minimum required on- shown on the Tax Assessment Map and Superior Court of New Jersey, Mercer Tax Map duplicate of PLAINFIELD and interest. Said judgment was entered as Anything to the contrary notwithstand- Grants (if any) Appropriated: $-0- site parking; less than the minimum re- County, by Violent Crimes Compensation Judgment No. DJ-211621-2012. Said judg- ing, redemption shall be permitted up until Section 20 Costs: $520,000 quired front yard setback (pre-existing non- concerns premises commonly known as Board and Jorge Guadron Cuellar against 300-02 CLINTON AVENUE, PLAINFIELD, ment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. the entry of final judgment including the Useful Life: 40 years conforming condition) and off-street park- Jose Rodriguez disclosing a debt in the DATED: June 23, 2016 whole of the last date upon which judg- ing spaces with less than the minimum New Jersey. This Notice is published pursuant to amount of $938.00. Said judgment was Michelle M. Smith, Clerk ment is entered. required area on Block 195, Lot 5 as YOU, LAUREL MANOR ASSOCIATES, N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. entered as Judgment No. J-007186-2003. Superior Court of New Jersey Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. designated on the Township Tax Map, are made party defendant to the above Tara Rowley Said judgment is subordinate to the PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. Attorney for Plaintiff also known as 36 North Avenue East, in foreclosure action because on May 18, Township Clerk Plaintiff’s lien. Denville Law Center PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. the D-C Zone. 1995, a judgment was entered in the Su- YOU, NORTH AMERICAN CAPITAL Township of Cranford perior Court of New Jersey, Ocean County, 290 Route 46 West 290 Route 46 West County of Union Kathleen Murray CORPORATION, are made party defen- Denville, New Jersey 07834 Denville, New Jersey 07834 by Laurel Manor Associates against Maria dant to the above foreclosure action be- State of New Jersey Board Secretary Rodriguez a/k/a Maria Gutherz disclosing (973) 586-2300 (973) 586-2300 1 T - 6/30/16, The Leader Fee: $54.06 1 T - 6/30/16, The Leader Fee: $55.59 cause on April 24, 2003, a judgment was 1 T - 6/30/16, The Leader Fee: $211.65 1 T - 6/30/16, The Leader Fee: $48.45 Page 18 Thursday, June 30, 2016 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION William Christie, 83, Lived In Westfield; Marguerite H. Neill, 89, Was Nurse; Was Loving Father and Grandpa – Obituaries – Enjoyed Arts, Travel, Jersey Shore William T. Christie, 83, formerly Rosanne M. Christie of Westfield, Marianne Tibbals, Beloved Mother; Marguerite Helen (Flynn) Neill, ment from ExxonMobil, they trav- of Westfield, N.J. and Oakland, N.J.; his two grandchildren, Kaitlin 89, passed away peacefully on Sun- eled extensively and enjoyed many N.J., passed away C. Oroho and her hus- day, June 26, 2016, surrounded by summers on the beach at their beau- peacefully, surrounded band, Sean, of Cedar Was Formerly of Westfield her family. She was the wife of tiful home in Bay Head, N.J. It was by his loving family, Knolls, N.J., and Connor Marianne Tibbals (née Sentner) and Lily, Andrew Tibbals and his William J. Neill, Jr., to whom she a favorite destination for them as on Sunday, June 26, B. Lynch of Lafayette, died peacefully at home on Satur- wife, Heidi, and their children, An- had been married for 66 years. well as the family and friends they 2016, from complica- N.J., and his cousin by day, June 25, 2016, after a long drew, Summer, Stephen and Sarah, Marguerite (Peggy) was born on so enjoyed entertaining. Peggy also tions of a hip fracture. marriage, Sister illness, surrounded by her family. Wendy and her children, Katherine October 23, 1926 in Quaker Hill, enjoyed painting, both oil and wa- Bill was born in West Kathleen Donahue of the It was the day of her 61st and Emily, and grandson, Conn., to Margaret (Cunningham) tercolor, and many of her paintings Haven, Conn., on Oc- Ursuline Order. wedding anniversary to Adam, David and his and Joseph Flynn. After graduating decorate their home. She and Bill tober 15, 1932. He The family has re- her husband, Dr. Dou- children, Devyn and from the Williams School, she at- had a lifelong love of theater and lived his whole life quested in lieu of flow- glas Tibbals, formerly of Luca, Margaret Mary tended Joseph Laurence School of music as well. with a twinkle in his ers and gifts that dona- Westfield, N.J. (Megan) and her hus- Nursing in New London and gradu- Peggy was predeceased by her eye and an ever-ready tions be made to The Marianne was born band, Eldred, and their ated as a Registered Nurse. On Au- son, Robert, and her siblings, smile. He is survived Lehigh Valley Hospital January 16, 1934, in Jer- daughter, Annie, Mathew gust 27, 1948 she married William George, John, Joseph and Mary. by his three loving designated to the OACIS sey City, and spent most and his wife, Jamison, (Bill), then a Lieutenant Junior She is survived by her husband, daughters, Kathleen A. team, Lehigh Valley of her childhood in and their children, Dou- Grade in the United States Navy. William J. Neill of Westfield, N.J.; Lynch and her hus- Health Network Founda- William T. Christie Montclair, N.J. She glas, Thomas (TJ) and They moved to Roselle Park, N.J., her children and their spouses, band, John, of tion, https:// graduated from Kate. where he went to work at Esso’s Marguerite (Sam McQuaid), Will- Lafayette, N.J., www.lvhn.org/donate/ Lacordaire Academy in She was a strong and Bayway Refinery in Linden, N.J. iam (Barbara Morse), James Claudia J. Hesk and her husband, gifts_in_memory_or_celebration. Montclair, attended much loved mother to all and she worked as a nurse in local (Shirley) and Rosemary (Joe Bur- David, of Westfield, N.J., and June 30, 2016 Manhattanville College Marianne Tibbals of them. hospitals. They then settled in gess); daughter-in-law, Sheila in Purchase, N.Y., and The funeral will be at Westfield, where they raised their Millar, and seven grandchildren, Frieda Shackelton, 85, Church Member; graduated from St. Luke Hospital St. Catharine’s Church in Spring five children, Marguerite, William, Peggy and Sam McQuaid, Connor Nursing School in New York City. Lake today, Thursday, June 30, at Robert, James and Rosemary. Peggy Neill, Eleanor Neill, Mary Kate, Was Longtime Resident of Scotch Plains Marianne loved children so very 10:30 a.m. Committal will follow worked as an operating room nurse Anne and Molly Burgess. Her fam- much and her family meant every- in St. Anne Cemetery in Wall. You at Overlook Hospital in Summit, ily and lifelong friends all cherish Frieda Shackelton, 85, passed away her twin sister, Annora Oliver; nine thing to her. She is survived by her may honor her by donating to St. N.J. for many years and later as the the memory of Peggy’s unique on Sunday, June 26, 2016, at her grandchildren and four great-grand- husband of 61 years, Doug, and her Jude Children’s Research Hospi- head nurse at the Westfield Ortho- blend of determination, energy, home in Scotch Plains with her fam- children. children and grandchildren, Teresa tal, Memphis, Tenn. pedic Group for 17 years. Her medi- kindness and compassion. ily by her side. Born and raised in Services will be held at the Memo- (Misty) Rutter and her husband, Arrangements are by the O’Brien cal knowledge as well as her per- Relatives and friends are kindly Plainfield, she was a longtime resi- rial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- Bruce, and children, Westly and Funeral Home, 2028 Highway 35 sonality and astute people skills invited to visit the Dooley Colo- dent of Scotch Plains. enue, Fanwood, today, Thursday, June Liam, Elizabeth Davy and her hus- at New Bedford Road, Wall. became her trademark among many nial Home, 556 Westfield Avenue, Frieda was a longtime member of 30, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at band, Sean, and children, Colin June 30, 2016 surgeons as well as their patients. Westfield, today, Thursday, June the Trinity Reformed Church in North Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Peggy’s down-to-earth pragma- 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass will be Plainfield. She also was an avid reader. Those who wish may make dona- tism, charm and outgoing person- held at the Holy Trinity Roman She was predeceased by her hus- tions to www.rsds.org. For additional William M. Lowell, 92, WW II Vet; ality made she and Bill a welcome Catholic Church in Westfield to- band, Robert, who died in 2010. Sur- information or to sign the guestbook, addition to any social occasion. morrow, Friday, July 1, at 11 a.m. viving are her son, Roger, and his visit www.fanwoodmemorial.com. Former Resident of Westfield Every summer they made day trips Gifts in her memory may be made wife, Maureen; two daughters, Donna June 30, 2016 to, and spent their two-week vaca- to the American Cancer Society, Cen- Mollenhauer and Sandra McCabe; Born in Chicago, Ill. in 1923, Joyce Robertson (WHS 1945), tions at, the Jersey shore. Seldom ter for Hope/Peggy’s House, 1900 William M. Lowell died in Albu- lived in Mountain Lakes and was there a summer weekend when Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, N.J. querque, N.M. at Solara House Woodbridge, Conn. They also she wasn’t packing sandwiches for 07076, or to the New Jersey Festival Red Cross Issues Safety Tips Hospice on Sunday, June 26, ex- owned homes in Nantucket and a day at the beach or helping sandy Orchestra, 224 East Broad Street, actly one month from his 93rd birth- Northport, Me. before moving to children dry off from the ocean. Suite 6,Westfield, N.J. 07090. day. His parents, William Lowell, Albuquerque about 20 years ago. Following her husband’s retire- June 30, 2016 For Fourth of July Weekend Jr. and Katherine Lowell, brought Mr. Lowell skied and played tennis him to New Jersey in 1926. In Mr. and golf until heart surgery inter- REGION — The American Red weather conditions before going in Lowell’s junior year at Westfield vened in his 89th year. He was still Andrew Karp, 59, WHS Graduate; Cross has offered a series of steps the water. Be aware of the danger of High, when World War II erupted, teaching skiing to other seniors at everyone can follow to safely enjoy rip currents. If caught in one, swim he enlisted in the Army, serving 88. Golf was in his genes. His Former Resident of Westfield the Fourth of July holiday weekend. parallel to the shore until out of the four years in the Signal Corps as a grandfather, William Lowell, DDS, Andrew Karp, a 1975 Westfield Washington University. He served Water Safety: Ensure everyone in current. When free, turn and swim cryptographer, primarily in Italy. invented the golf tee in 1921. Mr. High School graduate, died at his as a student intern in the offices of the family knows how to swim and toward shore. If unable to swim to the After the war, through GI pro- Lowell also was an accomplished home in Sonoma, Calif., on Thurs- two members of Congress and then only swim in designated areas super- shore, call out for help, float or tread grams he completed high school sculptor and stained glass artist. day, May 26, 2016. worked in several political/lobby- vised by lifeguards. Always swim with water until free of the rip current and credits at Union Junior College, Survivors include his wife; his Andrew was born in 1956 at ing jobs before moving to the pri- a buddy; do not allow anyone to swim then head toward shore. now Union County College, in daughters, Susan Lowell of Boul- Beth Israel Hospital in Newark vate sector in roles with Federal alone. For a backyard pool, have ap- Grilling Safety: Always supervise a Cranford, and then went on to der, Colo., Nancy Lowell of Den- and lived with his parents and sis- Express Corporation, first in the propriate equipment, such as reach- barbecue grill when in use. Never grill Champlain College in New York ver, Colo., and Meg Kassen of Free- ter in Summit and Glen Rock, N.J., Washington, D.C. metropolitan ing or throwing equipment, a cell indoors – not in the house, camper, and Upsala in New Jersey, where dom, Me.; his grandchildren, Milo, as well as in Mt. Lebanon, Pa., area and then in the San Francisco phone, life jackets and a first aid kit. tent, or any enclosed area. Make sure he graduated magna cum laude. Misty Sue and Ana; and his sister, before moving with his family to Bay Area, to which he moved in If someone plans to swim in the everyone, including the pets, stays Mr. Lowell worked in sales and Joan Lowell Smith of Westfield. Westfield in 1968. Andrew at- 1986. He first lived in Alameda ocean, they should always check away from the grill. Keep the grill out marketing with St. Regis Paper and June 30, 2016 tended Washington Elementary and then in San Francisco before in the open, away from the house, the similar firms. He and his wife, School for sixth grade and then SHERIFF’S SALE moving to the historic wine coun- deck, tree branches, or anything that completed grades 7 to 9 at what try city of Sonoma, in 2000. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16002278 could catch fire. Use the long-handled SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Virginia Seavy, 90, Loving Wife, Mother, was then called Roosevelt Junior After leaving FedEx he worked CHANCERY DIVISION tools especially made for cooking on High School. in the management consulting ser- UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-010588-10 the grill to keep the chef safe. While a Roosevelt student An- vices arm of what is now Plaintiff: BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Grandmother and Great-Grandmother VS. Highway Safety: Buckle seat belts, drew wrote for the school’s paper, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Kaiser Defendant: EUGENIA N. ADAGIO, LEOCADIO observe speed limits. Do not drink and the Rough Rider, and was student Foundation Health Plan and then G. ADAGIO, JR., CHASE BANK USA, N.A. Virginia Anne Von Lynn Seavy, where she served as an Elder and a Sale Date: 07/06/2016 drive. Pay full attention to the road – loving wife, mother, grandmother Deacon and served for many years council president during the 1971- at Pacific Gas and Electric Com- Writ of Execution: 02/23/2016 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution don’t use a cell phone to call or text. and great-grandmother, passed in the Thrift Shop, which was near 72 school year. He took the lead in pany before starting his own con- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Use caution in work zones. Clean the organizing charitable donations sulting firm in 1994, Sierra Data vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- away on Friday, June 3, 2016, in and dear to her heart. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- vehicle’s lights and windows to help Adamstown, Md., at the age of 90 She is survived by her husband, from RJHS students to memorial- Science, which specialized in ap- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- the driver see, especially at night. Turn years. She was born in Westfield, Garth; daughter-in-law, Lynda, ize their classmates, John and Fred plying SAS Software tools to ana- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash the headlights on as dusk approaches, List, after they, their sister, mother lyze data for its clients and in or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. N.J. on September 9, 1925 to the whose husband, Peter, has prede- The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred or during inclement weather. late Anna and Charles Von Lynn, ceased her; son, David, and his and grandmother were found mur- teaching others how to use vari- Thirty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Four and 65/100*** $532,444.65. Emergency APP: People can down- and was raised in Cranford, where wife, Betsy; daughter, Joanne, and dered in the family home in ous aspects of the product. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: load the free Red Cross Emergency Westfield in late 1971 in what later He truly loved to travel, both Fanwood, County of Union, State of New Jersey. she graduated from high school in her husband, Craig; eight grand- PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 27 App to receive severe weather watches 1943. She then attended Lasell Col- children and five great-grandchil- became infamously known as the domestically and to other coun- Cottage Way, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. TAX LOT #: 14.02, BLOCK #: 26.01 and warnings in their local area, at lege, where she graduated with a dren. “List Family Murder” case. tries, and to take many photos on APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 85 x 45 travel destinations and where loved Andrew was a reporter and edi- his trips. Among his favorite va- NEAREST CROSS STREET: Terrill Road degree in merchandising. Friends and family are invited to SUBJECT TO ANY OPEN TAXES, WATER/ ones live. “Family Safe” is a feature that She met Garth Seavy and after share in a Service of Remembrance tor of the student newspaper, the cation venues was Alaska, to which SEWER, MUNICIPAL OR TAX LIENS THAT MAY BE DUE. allows app users to notify family and an extended courtship they were to celebrate Virginia’s life and Hi’s Eye, and also was active in he made numerous visits over 30 PRIOR MORTGAGES AND/OR JUDG- friends who are in an area affected by an political campaigns at the local, years, many of which involved ex- MENTS: n/a married on June 19, 1948. They death at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Forty-Six Thou- emergency or disaster. First Aid steps moved several times and finally July 16, 2016, at the Fanwood Pres- state and national levels while at- tended travel to the most remote sand Four Hundred Fourteen and 45/100*** $546,414.45 together with lawful interest and for situations such as heart attacks, heat- settled in Scotch Plains, N.J., where byterian Church, 74 South Martine tending WHS. parts of the state via the Alaska costs. related emergencies and water safety He also worked part-time at the Marine Highway Ferry system. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- they remained for 62 years. During Avenue, Fanwood, N.J. A recep- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and information are also included. The app that time they had three children. tion will follow the service in the Friendly’s Ice Cream shops in He was divorced and had no expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court can be downloaded from app stores by Virginia worked for 17 years as a dining room. Mountainside and Scotch Plains, children. Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, searching for “American Red Cross” or popular “hangouts” for area young Andrew’s father, Harry R. Karp, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to preschool teacher at Wesley Hall In lieu of flowers, the family re- Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature by going to redcrss.org/apps. and Jack ’n Jill preschools in quests that donations be made to people at the time. died in 1990. He is survived by his and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Westfield. She also was active in the Fanwood Presbyterian Church After graduating from WHS, An- mother, Ruth Karp, and his sister, an order directing payment of the surplus money. SHERIFF’S SALE The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale the Fanwood Presbyterian Church, in her memory. Please write “Thrift drew moved to Washington, D.C., Amy Wallach, both of Freehold will have information regarding the surplus, if SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16002373 any. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Shop in memory of Virginia Seavy,” where he completed undergradu- Township, N.J., and by Amy’s two There is a full legal description on file in the CHANCERY DIVISION Union County Sheriff’s Office. as the memo. ate and graduate degrees in politi- children, Elle and Harry. UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S SALE June 30, 2016 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this DOCKET NO. F-033779-14 June 30, 2016 cal science from The George sale for any length of time without further adver- Plaintiff: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIA- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16002388 tisement. TION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Joseph Cryan VS. CHANCERY DIVISION Sheriff Defendant: TIMOTHY A. DIGNEY; JACKELYN UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S SALE Attorney: V. DIGNEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE; THE TOWN DOCKET NO. F-020972-14 SHERIFF’S SALE Probitas Verus Honos UDREN LAW OFFICES, P.C. BANK; AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL Plaintiff: CITIMORTGAGE, INC SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16002396 111 WOODCREST ROAD SUITE 200 REALTED SERVICE CO INC. VS. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16002284 CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY 08003 Sale Date: 07/13/2016 Defendant: THOMAS J. MEHALICK; MEL- CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY 4 T - 06/09, 06/16, 06/23 Writ of Execution: 03/04/2016 ISSA A. MEHALICK; SUMMIT ANESTHESIA UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S SALE & 06/30/16 Fee: $157.08 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution ASSOCIATES DOCKET NO. F-008063-14 UNION COUNTY to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Sale Date: 07/13/2016 Plaintiff: VENTURES TRUST 2013-I-H-R BY DOCKET NO. F-025634-15 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16002724 SHERIFF’S SALE vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Writ of Execution: 03/23/2016 MCM CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC, ITS TRUSTEE Plaintiff: HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SER- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution VS. VICES, INC CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16002512 beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Defendant: MICHAEL MCGRATH; COUTOS VS. UNION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- INC; HERITAGE COMMUNITY BANK Defendant: DENISE F. LAURIA VENITELLI DOCKET NO. F-052105-14 CHANCERY DIVISION ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Sale Date: 07/13/2016 Sale Date: 07/06/2016 Plaintiff: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON UNION COUNTY or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Writ of Execution: 11/19/2015 Writ of Execution: 01/08/2016 FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE DOCKET NO. F-014098-12 The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Seventeen Thousand Four Hundred Seventy- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash to me directed I shall expose for sale by public to me directed I shall expose for sale by public CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFI- VS. Eight and 76/100*** $317,478.76. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- CATES, SERIES 2007-8 Defendant: ALBERTO ANTONIO DEL NE- The property to be sold is located in the Town The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- VS. GRO, ROSANA JOSEFINA DEL NEGRO of Westfield, in the County of Union, and the Sixty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Defendant: CHARLES CLARK; MRS. Sale Date: 07/20/2016 State of New Jersey. Three and 12/100*** $462,723.12. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- CHARLES CLARK HIS WIFE; HUSTON LUM- Writ of Execution: 03/17/2016 Commonly known as: 220 Myrtle Avenue, Property to be sold is located in the BOR- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash BER & SUPPLY COMPANY; HACKENSACK By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Westfield, NJ 07090 Tax Lot No. 8, in Block No. OUGH of GARWOOD, County of UNION, State or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER to me directed I shall expose for sale by public 4007 of New Jersey. The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred Sale Date: 07/27/2016 vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Dimensions of Lot (Approximately) 50 feet Premises commonly known as: 432 SECOND Ninety-Six Thousand Five Hundred Seventy- Fifteen Thousand One and 80/100*** Writ of Execution: 04/05/2016 ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- wide by 175 feet long. Nearest Cross Street: AVENUE, GARWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07027. Seven and 59/100*** $596,577.59. $415,001.80. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock BOYNTON AVENUE. BEING KNOWN as LOT 13, BLOCK 107 on All that certain land and premises situated in The property to be sold is located in the TOWN to me directed I shall expose for sale by public in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- A. 2ND QTR TAXES OPEN - $1964.48 (OPEN the official Tax Map of the BOROUGH of the Town of Westfield, County of Union, State of OF WESTFIELD, County of Union and State of vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash PLUS INTEREST AND PENALTY AFTER 05/ GARWOOD. New Jersey, being more particularly described New Jersey. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. 01/2016). Dimensions: 50.00 feet X 150.00 grrt X 90.00 as follows: It is commonly known as 1037 IRVING AV- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred B. OPEN SEWER - $170.00 (OPEN PLUS feet X 150.00 feet. Lot: 3; Block: 3302 on the Tax Map of the Town ENUE, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Sixty Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Eight and INTEREST AND PENALTY AFTER 12/31/2016). Nearest Cross Street: Walnut Street. of Westfield. It is known and designated as Block 4810, Lot ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash 33/ 100*** $460,278.33. C. SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MU- Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Eighty-Four Nearest Cross Street: South Chestnut Street. 11. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. MUNICIPALITY: Scotch Plains NICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Five and 47/ Approximate Dimensions: 50 feet x 108 feet. The dimensions are approximately 60 feet The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Sixty- COUNTY: UNION ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, IN- 100*** $484,175.47 together with lawful interest Being more commonly known as: 659 Hillcrest wide by 100 feet long. One Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Seven and STATE OF NEW JERSEY SURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER AD- and costs. Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090-1366. Nearest cross street: Sycamore Street 02/100*** $661,197.02. STREET & STREET NO: 1548 Front Street VANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Pursuant to a municipal tax search dated March Prior lien(s): NONE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 201, LOT: 6 SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO other charges, and any such taxes, charges, 28, 2016. Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Twenty-Six Borough of Fanwood, County of Union, in the

DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 99.00 feet x 51.00 CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN liens, insurance premiums or other advances Subject to: 2016 lst quarter taxes, Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Five and 72/ State of New Jersey. feet. INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCER- made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested $3,013.38 due 2/10/2016 and good through 4/ 100*** $426,775.72 together with lawful interest PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 162 NEAREST CROSS STREET: 234.61 feet from TAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTAND- parties are to conduct and rely upon their own 30/2016. and costs. Farley Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. intersection of the Southwesterly line of Farley ING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/ independent investigation to ascertain whether 2016 2nd quarter taxes, $2,911.32 due 5/10/ Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or TAX LOT #60, BLOCK #27 Avenue. OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING or not any outstanding interest remain of record 2016. other charges, and any such taxes, charges, APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 50 X 132 SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): FWDSL & FORECLOSED AND, IF SO THE CURRENT and/or have priority over the lien being fore- Lien: Tax Lien, Delinquent Sewer, Cert# 15- liens, insurance premiums or other advances NEAREST CROSS STREET: Thorne Place Assoc. LP holds a tax sale certificate in the AMOUNT DUE THEREON. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. 00027, Sold on 12/7/2015 to TWR AS CST FOR made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested *Also subject to subsequent taxes, water and amount of $995.45 as of 03/24/2016. D. SUBJECT TO PRIOR MORTGAGES AND If the sale is set aside for any reason, the EBURYFUND2NJTLC, $440.25 due and good parties are to conduct and rely upon their own sewer plus interest through date of payoff. Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Seventy-One JUDGMENTS (IF ANY). Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a through 5/6/2016. independent investigation to ascertain whether Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Seventy-Six Thou- Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Eight and 15/ Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Twenty-Six return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Fifteen Thou- or not any outstanding interest remain of record sand Seven Hundred Fifteen and 63/100*** 100*** $471,628.15 together with lawful interest Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Six and 40/100*** have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, sand Four Hundred Forty-Eight and 53/100*** and/or have priority over the lien being fore- $676,715.63 together with lawful interest and and costs. $326,486.40 together with lawful interest and the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. $615,448.53 together with lawful interest and closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. will have information regarding the surplus, if any. will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the any. There is a full legal description on file in the any. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 30, 2016 Page 19 College Woman’s Club POPCORN Finding Dory Awards 2016 Scholarships It’ll Find You 2 & ½ popcorns WESTFIELD – The College been a member of all three seasons of Woman’s Club of Westfield has an- cross-country and track, serving as One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent nounced the results of its 2016 Schol- captain of cross country and spring arship program. The club has awarded track her senior year. Off of the track By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER Substituting for the uplift that $53,000 in scholarship’s to eight Julia has continually excelled in the film critic comes from finding the levity in a young women from Westfield to help classroom, mastering two foreign lan- Watching Finding Dory, the sequel scary scenario are the positive mes- them pursue their college education. guages, and becoming a member of to the 2003 megahit Finding Nemo, it sages strewn throughout the seascape. The recipients were selected based the National Honors Society. She will occurs that perhaps even children of It’s a floating lesson in social accep- on academic achievement, commu- attend the University of Rochester, John Birchers and Ku Klux Klan tance and inclusion with special em- nity service, and financial need. pursuing a degree in marketing and members exposed to the highminded phasis on the equality of individuals The awards were presented at the graphic design. sentiments of this sugary tutorial in without regard to physical or mental club’s 99th Annual Meeting and Bryanna Reinhardt, a conscientious liberalism will leave the theater a bit disability. You see, upping the anxi- Scholarship Dinner held on May 24 student who consistently applied her- more tolerant. However, while color- ety while asserting the central gist of at Echo Lake Country Club in self to Westfield High’s rigorous ful, intelligent and starring the witty the plot, alas, little Dory suffers from Westfield. For the first year this in- coursework and more. Bryanna chal- articulations of Ellen DeGeneres as a vexing and potentially debilitating cludes a scholarship in memory of lenged herself with AP and honor the winsome title fish, Andrew Stanton case of short term memory loss. Gaile Boothe. Gaile, a longtime mem- level courses. Bryanna was also ex- ORDER IN THE COURT...Westfield High School students in Kimberly Leegan’s and Angus Maclane’s undersea meta- Because of the film’s frightening ber of Westfield, was a past president tremely involved in the Youth and Mock Trial classes ended the semester with a courtroom atmosphere complete phor could have better tickled its tar- aspects, Mom and Dad will want to of the College Woman’s Club of Government program, serving as an with judge, jury, bailiff, witnesses, plaintiff and defense counsel. Mock Trial, a get audience’s funny bone. I laughed find a babysitter for the under six Westfield. According to Scholarship officer for the past two years. Bryanna new elective offered this year at Westfield High School, involves learning about the more than the kids did. contingent of their brood. There’s no Chairperson, Eileen Fox, “We would will continue her studies at UCLA stages of a civil trial and performing each of those stages in class. Ms. Leegan, Granted, my observations are an- pulling punches here. Dory is search- like to thank all this fall, pursuing a whose career as an attorney preceded her role as a social studies teacher, divided ecdotal. Maybe it has something to ing for parents who may or may not the candidates degree in Biochem- both her Mock Trial classes into trial teams who “held court” in the Board of do with cLll phones and unconscious be alive. The story alludes to that who applied for istry. Education meeting room on May 24. Each trial team had to collaborate and work multitasking. But the mostly middle possibility, with Miss DeGeneres’s together in order to be ready for trial. In the second trial of the day, Samantha class gaggle of tykes, moppets and animated alter ego donning a down- these scholar- Fiona Rosenthal, Colucci, standing at left, prepared as the attorney for the plaintiff, while Douglas ships. For nearly recipient of this Logan, seated, was cross-examined as a witness for the defense in a simulated pre-teens seemed to grok the stuff, in-the-mouth expression whenever it’s one hundred year’s Past personal injury case. Roosevelt Intermediate School’s Mock Trial and Debate emote properly and not mind the inferred. years our Club President’s Award, class served as the jury in the second trial. The Mock Trial event was presided over dearth of sidesplitting humor. But I But she’s a brave soul, the emblem- has sought to is a gifted student by Ms. Leegan's husband, Michael Leegan, Esq., a 1988 graduate of Westfield minded. While I wouldn’t forfeit the atic heroine of the emerging culture. make a positive with a passion for High School, who has practiced law in NJ as a civil defense litigator for 20 years. great life lessons traditionally made Showing that she can solve problems impact in the learning. Fiona is a available on film, surely there must and be a valuable asset to her aquatic Westfield com- member of the be an entertaining middle ground be- society, the humanistic allegory works munity through French Honor So- tween the cartoon descendants of the swimmingly. But I cynically suspect supporting col- ciety as well as the Local Residents Graduate Road Runner and the sometimes som- her resultant idolization in products lege education National Honor So- ber and even self-righteous sentiments from lollipops, to clothing, to toys is for young ciety. In addition to of Finding Dory. what most infatuates tots. It’s part and women. Thanks her course work From Kent Place School In short, while its box office re- parcel of our ritualistic, consumer to the continued Fiona is a member ceipts would suggest otherwise, the phenomenon, wherein the source generosity of our of Hi’s Eye, serving SUMMIT – On June 5 the Class of herself to be the outstanding example feature-length kiddie flick isn’t the material is practically beside the point. members and as Features Editor 2016 graduated at the 122nd Kent of student citizenship. Considered one multi-generational amusement the Ask any kid what Dory-related goods donors we are this past year. She Place School Commencement. of the school’s highest honors, the beloved original is. It rarely plays on he or she has accumulated and you’ll fortunate to con- will attend the Uni- Among the 74 members of Citizenship Cup is voted two levels, but instead on a beginner- hear a list of the proud inventory. tinue this versity of Wiscon- the Class of 2016 were on by all Upper School fac- adult tier. All of which suggests that And it’s the entertainment that keeps legacy.” sin, pursuing a degree in Industrial (back row; pictured l-r) ulty and students. while the filmmakers are wise not to selling. After Brittany and Cooper This year’s scholarship winners are: Engineering. Kathleen McAloon of Kathleen McAloon re- talk down to their newest crop of are full up with Dory-emblazoned Samantha Gargiulo who has been Erica Simmons, is a strong student Mountainside, Halle ceived the White Blazer moviegoers, they’re not really sure lunch boxes, towels and anything else able to maintain a solid academic at Westfield High School and has O’Hern and Catherine Award, which is given to a what will make them laugh. It’s hard that can be profitably imprinted, record while also taking honors and been very involved throughout the Serratelli of Westfield, student who has been a enough trying to figure what adults there’s a whole bunch of supporting AP level courses. She has been an community. Erica was a member of Monica McGavin of three-sport athlete all four will find hilarious, let alone a spawn characters also earning their immor- active member of the Westfield High the WHS Junior Varsity basketball Mountainside; (front row; years of high school and that’s chosen gummy bears as their tality in plastic. Particularly good as School (WHS) marching band and team as well as a member of the l-r) and Westfield residents has demonstrated leader- sundae topping of choice. Marlin, father of story progenitor wind ensemble where she served as Union County Rugby Club. In the Bridget Reynolds and ship and citizenship both Still, it should be noted that Miss Nemo (Hayden Rolence), is Albert brass section leader as well as secre- classroom Erica continually chal- Madeline Reynolds. on and off the field. DeGeneres, whose evocation of Brooks, whose comic sense perme- tary. Samantha was also a member of lenged herself, tackling progressively During the ceremony, Madeline Also during the event, Halle O’Hern Dory’s non-stop worries, perceptions ates the digitalized doings with no- the Youth and Government program. harder courses each year. Erica will Reynolds was awarded the Citizen- was inducted into the Kent Place Cum and reactions commandeer center table aplomb. She will be attending The Ohio State be attending Johnson and Wales Uni- ship Cup, which is presented to a Laude Society. Madeline Reynolds ocean, gives it the old college try, and Bottom line: You have to take your University in the fall, pursuing a de- versity this fall, where she plans to member of the senior class, who dur- graduated as a two-year member of commendably so. But while the co- kids to this movie. Sitting Seth and gree in psychology. study Culinary Arts and Food Service ing her years at Kent Place, has shown the Society. medienne manages to more or less Helen down and explaining that this Megan Melilo is a dedicated stu- Management. hold our attention through material critic, Goldberger, didn’t think it was dent who managed her studies while Camryn Sullivan, is a student who alternately pungent and thin, a larger all that good might be seen as the sort also pursuing her passion for gym- works hard both in the classroom and allocation of the script to some of the of cruelty that brings child services nastics. Megan has been a member of on the athletic field. Camryn has been Carosi of Cranford Inducted other talented voices might have running. As for you less obliged grand- WHS Gymnastics and Surgent’s Elite a member of WHS field hockey, serv- struck a fuller balance. parents, just practice this: “We’d sure School of Gymnastics, serving as cap- ing as captain her junior and senior Be apprised that this is rather seri- like to take Ike and Tamara to see tain of both her senior year. Off the year. Off the field Camryn has ex- Into Alpha Sigma Nu ous stuff. The Brothers Grimm, Aesop Finding Dory, but we’ve got these field Megan was selected to be a celled in the classroom, tackling a et al have nothing on Finding Dory scratchy throats, and gosh we’d feel transition leader as well as a facilita- rigorous schedule including, AP SCRANTON, Penn. – Lauren Appointments are made by the presi- when it comes to dramatizing a kid’s terrible if we gave it to them. However, tor for “The Girl Thing.” Megan will courses. Camryn will continue her Carosi of Cranford was among the 47 dent of the University on the recom- worst fears. For gosh sakes, it’s all we are committed to buying the Dory continue her studies at the University Field Hockey career, playing for University of Scranton students in- mendation of the moderator and chap- about a lost little gal spending the sleeping bags before camp begins.” of Delaware, where she will spend Rhodes College, where she will pur- ducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the na- ter members of the society, and no bulk of her childhood fending for *** this fall in Washington, D.C. in a sue a degree in heath sciences. tional Jesuit honor society. Alpha more than four percent of the junior herself, literally scouring the seven Finding Dory, rated PG, is a Walt program that combines academics The College Woman’s Club of Sigma Nu is the only honor society and senior class may be admitted seas in search of her parents. There’s Disney Studios release directed by with an internship. Westfield is proud to acknowledge open to students and faculty in all each year. The Scranton chapter of not much whimsy in that…except for Andrew Stanton and Angus Maclane Amalia Montes, recipient of the this outstanding group of young disciplines of the University. Junior Alpha Sigma Nu was established in that odd, probably Freudian fantasy and stars the voices of Ellen Marjorie McCormack Scholarship, women. Applications for the scholar- and senior students who have distin- 1943 and is the oldest honor society of temporary freedom that kids enjoy DeGeneres, Albert Brooks and Ed is a student who works hard both in ship are available through local high guished themselves in scholarship, at the University. when playing “Little Orphan Annie.” O’Neill. Running time: 103 minutes the classroom and on the athletic field. school guidance departments in Feb- loyalty and service are eligible for Ms. Carosi is a senior in the Col- Amalia has been a member of the ruary each year, and are evaluated by nomination by chapter members. lege of Arts and Sciences. WHS basketball team, serving as cap- a committee of CWC members each Summer Camp Available at tain her senior year. Amalia was also spring. Funds for the scholarships named “All State Athlete of the Week” come from annual donations and lega- Ryan Fleming Awarded at this past January. She will be attend- cies from our members. Visual Arts Center of NJ ing Rutgers University this fall, purs- The College Woman’s Club will be SUMMIT – The Visual Arts Center New this year, the art center is ing a degree in English and educa- celebrating its centennial next year, Student Media Festival of New Jersey in Summit announced offering early drop-off for working tion. please consider joining the club and that it has limited openings available parents. For an additional fee parents Julia Myers, winner of the Gaile K. be sure to look out for upcoming SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Western Minutes." for their summer art camp. The art can bring their child to the Art Center Boothe Scholarship, is a dedicated events in celebration of this momen- New England University senior Ryan The Student Media Festival is a com- center provides a creative summer at 8:30 a.m. student-athlete who has the ability to tous occasion. To learn how to join K. Fleming from Westfield was among petitive festival open to all students camp experience that empowers chil- The art center’s week-long camp excel in a variety of areas. Julia has and support the College Women’s a group of 15 distinguished winners in designed to give students the opportu- dren to explore the world around them program begins on Monday, July 11 Club, contact the 14th annual Student Media Festival nity to express their creativity and pro- in new ways. At summer art camp, and takes place through the week of Lynch Graduates [email protected]. held in the Lyman and Leslie Wood duction skills and to showcase and cel- children and teens (ages five to 15) August 25. To register for the Visual Auditorium on the University campus. ebrate the work students have produced have the support and opportunity to Arts Center of New Jersey’s Summer King’s College Fleming's entry "WNE Bills" won sec- throughout the academic year. utilize their senses in ways that go Art Camp visit www.artcenternj.org, WILKES-BARRE, Penn. – King’s Giannone Graduates ond place in both the Jury Award Music The event is sponsored by the Col- beyond classroom learning. call (908) 273-9121. College held its 67th Commencement Video and the People's Choice Award lege of Arts and Sciences and the De- Exercises on May 22. Emerson College Music Video. Ryan also earned third partment of Communication. Among the students was, Daniel F. BOSTON, Mass. – On May 8, place in the People's Choice Music Mr. Fleming is majoring in Commu- JULY 2016 Lynch, IV, Fanwood who received a Alyssa Giannone of Mountainside Video Award for "10 Music Videos in 3 nication - Public Relations. EVENTS AT THE WESTFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY Bachelor of Arts in Communications. graduated from Emerson College. 550 East Broad Street, Westfield 908.789.4090 www.wmlnj.org Ms. Giannone earned a Bachelor Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm of Science in Journalism. Friday & Saturday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Closed Sundays for the Summer Assaf Named to Closed July 3 and 4 for Independence Day PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS (Check website for sign up information) Emerson Dean's List Parker Achieves Dean's BOSTON, Mass.– Bianca Assaf of List at Belmont Univ. 7/6 7:00 pm Marc Black Talk-Music of 50’s & 60’s Cranford was named to Emerson NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Meredith 7/8 1:30 pm TGIF! Cruising Europe’s Rivers (video) College's Dean's List for the spring Parker of Scotch Plains qualified for 2016 semester. the spring 2016 Dean's List at Belmont 7/9 2:00 pm Lincoln Center Local-Patina Miller Ms. Assaf is majoring in Media University. Eligibility is based on a 7/11 2 & 6:30 pm Foreign Film: Lady in the Van (English) Arts Production. The requirement to minimum course load of 12 hours and make Emerson's Dean's List is a grade a quality grade point average of 3.5 7/14 7:00 pm Edward III Hudson Shakespeare Co. point average of 3.7 or higher. with no grade below a C. 7/15 1:30 pm TGIF! Louisa May Alcott (video) 7/18 2 & 6:30 pm Foreign Film: Son of Saul (Hungarian) 7/20 7:00 pm Jean Avery Sings Songs from the Heart 7/22 1:30 pm TGIF! Bing Crosby Rediscovered (video) 7/25 2 & 6:30 pm Foreign Film: Samba (French) 7/29 1:30 pm TGIF! Classic Movie Week: Good Night & Good Luck

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SOMERSET – Villagers Theatre is wed, married only six days at the (at least not while Corie is in earshot). casting its upcoming production of beginning of the play. She is young Victor Velasco (58) - The Bratters' Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park and full of enthusiasm. Impulsive, charming and flirtatious upstairs this mid-July. Auditions are sched- quirky and fun-loving, she would neighbor, he describes himself as "56 uled for 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July much rather do something crazy and years old and a thoroughly nice fel- 12 and Wednesday, July 13, with call- have a great story to tell than stay low," but he's really 58. He fancies backs at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July home and do nothing. Her non-stop himself a worldly playboy, but he 14. Rehearsals would begin the fol- energy and thirst for adventure can be doesn't have the funds to pull it off in lowing Monday, with performances tiring to her husband and her mother, the style he would prefer. He pro- September 16 to October 2. but is also the main reason they ever fesses a great deal of knowledge of Simon's comedy follows Paul and have any fun. She is more domestic other cultures from around the world, WORKS OF ART...Fourth grade Quest students from School One Elementary in Scotch Plains recently visited the Princeton Corie Bratter, a pair who are newly- than she lets on, and despite her inde- but nobody can tell whether he's just Art museum on a field trip. weds in every sense of the word. He's pendent spirit, deep down she loves it makin g it all up. (He's probably mak- a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and when somebody takes care of her. ing up about half of it.) He might she's a free spirit always looking for Paul Bratter (26) - Corie's hus- appear ageless or even lecherous at the latest kick. Their new apartment band, a newlywed just starting his times, but his most closely guarded Auditions Announced for WCP’s is her most recent find, too expensive career as a lawyer. Paul is 26 but secret is that he's really a perfect with bad plumbing and in need of a breathes and dresses like he's 56. His gentleman who is completely aware paint job. After a-six day honeymoon, manner and his outlook are both very of exactly how old he is. they get a surprise visit from Corie's conservative. Levelheaded and prac- Harry Pepper (35-45) - The tele- And Then There Were None mother and decide to play match- tical, but always ready with some wit phone repairman. A salt-of-the-earth maker during a dinner with their neigh- and sarcasm when the occasion calls working man who knows a lot be- bor-in-the-attic Velasco; and inadvert- for it. He may come off stuffy and cause he's seen a lot. He is humble WESTFIELD – Westfield Com- derneath Ethel is a frail woman. timid doctor. Armstrong often draws ently learn a thing or two about their joyless, but Corie knows he's really a and unassuming, but he carries with munity Players (WCP) will open its Fred Narracott: [stage age: 30's- the suspicion of the other guests be- own relationship in the process. The hopeless romantic, and that's both him the wisdom that comes from hav- 2016-2017 season with the murder- 40's] A delivery person that also pro- cause of his medical knowledge. show will be directed by Matt how and why she drives him wild. ing spent his entire career in other mystery thriller, And Then There Were vides ferry service to and from the Those interested in auditioning Lafargue. Mrs. Banks (45-50) - Corie's people's homes. None. Written by Agatha Christie and Island. should visit: http:// All auditionees must agree to and mother. Warm, pleasant and very dig- directed by Steve Lemenille, And Vera Claythorne: [stage age: 20's- www.westfieldcommunityplayers.org/ sign the Villagers Liability/Photo nified. She's not a grandmother yet, Reading is Good For You Then There Were None runs at 30's] A former governess who comes WCPauditions.html for details and Release Form, found at but it's clear that she'll be great at it Westfield Community Players week- to the Island purportedly to serve as a an audition form. www.villagerstheatre.com/liability- someday. Like Paul, she comes across ends, October 15, 22, 28 and 29 at 8 secretary to their absent hostess, Mrs. For further information about photo-release-form.pdf. as very proper and does not see her- p.m.; October 23 at 2 p.m., with an Owen. Vera is one of the most intelli- Westfield Community Players, please For more information writer to pro- self as the adventurous type. Her most Opening Night performance on Sat- gent and capable characters in the visit westfieldcommunityplayers.org/ ducer Emily Russoniello, at endearing and impressive quality, urday, October 15 at 8 p.m. followed play, but she also suffers from attacks index.html [email protected]. however, is her willingness to accept by a reception. of hysteria, feels guilty about her sup- Villagers Theatre is located at 475 just about anyone and go along with This chilling murder-mystery posed crime, and reacts nervously to DeMott Lane, Somerset. just about anything. It would never be thriller by the author of The Mouse- the uncanny events on the island. Characters, role requirements in- her idea to go out for a wild night on trap , the longest running stage pro- Philip Lombard: [stage age: 30's- Local Students Selected clude: the town, but she'll go along if Corie goleader.com/subscribe duction in history but also Witness for 40's] A mysterious, confident, and for Summer Musical Corie Bratter (20-25) - A newly- drags her. And she'll never complain the Prosecution. Ten guilty strangers resourceful man who seems to have are trapped on an island. One by one been a mercenary soldier in Africa. Theatre Conservatory they are accused of murder; one by Lombard is far bolder and more cun- MILLBURN – Paper Mill Play- one they start to die. In this superla- ning than most of the other charac house has selected local students to tive mystery comedy statuettes of little ters, traits that allow him to survive. be a part of the theater’s prestigious soldier boys on the mantel of a house He also has an interest in Vera. Summer Musical Theatre Conserva- on an island off the coast of Devon Anthony Marston: [stage age: 20's] tory for 2016. Members of the com- fall to the floor and break one by one A rich, athletic, handsome youth. Tony petitive Conservatory who earned as those in the house succumb to a Marston likes to drive recklessly and coveted spots in the Senior (ages 15- Your STORY diabolical avenger. A nursery rhyme seems to lack a conscience. 18), Junior Plus (ages 13-14), and tells how each of the ten “soldiers” William Blore: [stage age: 30's- Junior Companies (ages 10-12) are met his death until there were none. 40's] A former police inspector. Blore directed and choreographed by Paper BELONGS here. Eight guests who have never met each is a man whose experience often in- Mill Playhouse’s professional artis- other or their apparently absent host spires others to look to him for ad- tic staff in a fully produced, original and hostess are lured to the isl and vice. He acts boldly and frequently concert on the Paper Mill mainstage and, along with the two house ser- takes initiative, but he also makes titled New Voices of 2016: Every- vants, marooned. A mysterious voice frequent blunders. thing Old Is New Again! The concert accuses each of having gotten away General Mackenzie: [stage age: is the culmination of the five-week with murder and then one drops dead 60s] The oldest guest. An upright program. - poisoned. One down and nine to go! soldierly old man with a gentle and Local students include: Garrett The excitement never lets up. tired face, often gets lost in his Forrestal of Cranford, Sara Miller of Auditions will be held at Westfield thoughts. Scotch Plains; and Duncan Cook, Community Players on Monday, July Emilty Brent: [stage age: 50's-60's] Madeline Hudelson, Sarah Rappoport 11; Tuesday, July 12 and Thursday, An older, ruthlessly religious spinster and Emma Stern of Westfield. July 14 from 7 p.m. to 9: 30 p.m. at who is disagreeable and suspicious. Performances of New Voices of Westfield Community Players the- Sir Lawrence Wargrave: [stage age: 2016: Everything Old Is New Again! ater, 1000 North Avenue West, 50's-60's] A recently retired judge. will be held on Friday, July 29 at 7:30 Westfield. Wargrave is a highly intelligent older p.m. and Saturday, July 30 at 1:30 The cast consists of 8 males and 3 man with a commanding personality. p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Paper Mill females. The characters are: As the characters begin to realize that Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Tom Rogers: [stage age: 40's-50's] a murderer is hunting them, Millburn. Single tickets range in price A competent man-servant (butler) who Wargrave's experience and air of au- from $25 to $45. Tickets may be is quick and deft but just a bit shifty. thority make him a n atural leader for purchased by calling (973) 376-4343, Mrs. Rogers: [stage age: 40's-50's] the group. online at www.papermill.org, or visit Tom Rogers's wife. At first, Ethel is Dr. Armstrong: [stage age: 40's- the Paper Mill Playhouse Box Office opinionated and seems fine, but un- 60's] A gullible, fussy and slightly at 22 Brookside Drive in Millburn.

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STILL LIFE...Eighth graders in Westfield’s Edison Intermediate School participated in a lesson on June 2 led by local artist 100 Monroe Street Lara Wolf. Invited to two classes by Visual Arts teacher Helen Frees, Ms. Wolf demonstrated techniques in still life painting. She explained the process of viewing the apple, lemon or pear as merely a shape reflecting light and shadow. Viewing the artist Bridgewater, NJ 08807 at work are EIS students, from left to right, Sophie Wayner, Julia Csorba, Brianna Worms, Amayia Johnson, Connie Liu, Welcoming ALL. Embracing YOU. ArborGlen.org Halle Riordan Spencer Feinstein, Will Litchholt, James Greco, Ellie Cestero, Corrine Moore, Claudia Millwater, Rachel Seiden, and Angela Wang. Following the demonstration, the students mixed primary colors of red, blue and yellow and used Sponsored by Friends Retirement Concepts, Inc. white at the very end to make a loose, free, and beautiful painting. Page S-1 Thursday, June 30, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

DeMARCO 2 HRs, 5 RBI; GALLAGHER 2 HRs; RUBY HR, HARVEY 3-RUN HR, TOMPLINS 4 RUNS Cranford 12s Go Long, Nudge Westfield in Ripken Dist., 20-15

By DAVID B. CORBIN bracket for the playoffs. Westfield were caught near the fence em- Cougars Dan DeMarco and Will ground-rule RBI double and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times advanced to face New Providence phasized the power parade. All Gallagher emerged as the “Kings added a pair of solo homers, Longest game on the longest in its first-round playoff game. 11 players in the Westfield lineup of Clout” with two home runs while scoring three times. day featuring the long ball re- “We have a big game tomor- reached base and nine of the 11 apiece. DeMarco began with a But Cougar Lukas Ruby and sulted in a knockdown drag out row, a quarterfinal game against Cougars reached base. two-run homer in the first and Blue Devil Steve Harvey were battle between the Westfield Blue New Providence. That’s what we “It was like batting practice for finished with a three-run shot in definitely in their court with home and the Cranford 12U baseball are focused on right now,” both teams. Everybody hit the the fifth and squeezed in a single runs of their own. Ruby, who teams in the final game of Pool B Westfield Head Coach Pete ball. Every time we play Westfield in the third, while scoring three went 3-for-3 with a two-run play of the Cal Ripken District 12 Gialluisi said. “If we win then we it is always something like this,” times. Gallagher began with a homer and three RBI, was also Tournament at Gumbert Field 1 meet Cranford in the semis. We Cranford Coach Jim Kwiatkowski hit-by-a-pitch twice and scored in Westfield on June 21. When all are right where we want to be.” said. “It’s always interesting. We Reading is Good For You three times. Harvey also went 3- the dust had resettled on the Six fence-clearing home runs, have these high scoring games for-3 with a three-run shot in the base paths, the Cougars emerged five by the Cougars, were and you think it’s a football game first, scored three times and was victorious, 20-15, to complete launched and two ground-rule when you look at the score.” walked once. their pool play record at 4-0 and doubles to go with four additional “A lot of good hitting! A lot of Cougar Liam Kwiatkowski went to receive the top seed in their doubles and several fly balls that good hitting on both sides, 20-15 4-for-4 with an RBI double and final score and I think maybe scored once. Jack Conley rapped three errors in the whole game, a two-run double and scored then See & Subscribe at so it was all about hitting,” Coach added a pair of RBI sacrifice flies. BallyhooBallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo Gialluisi said. Shane Van Dam smacked an RBI When it came to the long ball, ground rule double, singled, Submit commentary and items for publishing. scored three times and was hit- Email to [email protected] goleader.com/subscribe l'ennemi du journaliste CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, June 30, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Cranford 12Us Go Long; Nudge Westfield Blue in Ripken District 12 Tourney, 20-15 by-a-pitch. walked to load the bases then and Conley cracked his two-run scored on Mike McKenna’s scorch- An attempted steal of second Blue Devil leadoff hitter Evan Jack Barker walked to collect an double. ing sizzler back to the mound resulted in catcher Van Dam fir- Tompkins drilled an RBI double, RBI. Kevin Yang hit a high chop- “Hats off to them. They came that Gallagher managed to grab ing to shortstop Chapman, who singled twice, walked and scored ping RBI single over short and a out strong right out of the gate. and toss to first for the out. alertly fired back to the plate to all four times. Ryan Friedberg second Blue Devil scored when They put up a lot of runs out off Ruby’s great snag of Chris nail the runner attempting to doubled, walked and hopped a the ball slipped past the leftfielder. the bat. I was proud of my guys. Iacoponi’s liner ended the in- score. The final out came on a two-run single, while scoring Harvey capped the bombardment They didn’t get nervous. They ning. grounder to third. twice. Jake Watson singled twice, with his three-run homer over didn’t back down. Our kids acted After Kwiatkowski’s RBI double “Great defense! A lot of great walked once and scored once. the leftfield fence. very mature,” Coach Kwiatkowski and Conley’s RBI sac fly made stuff in the outfield. Infielders Walter Schwartz walked twice, Westfield added a run in the said. “They swung the bat. They the score 14-8, Westfield added made great plays. A lot of good scored once and had two RBI. second when Tompkins singled, played good defense in the in- three runs in the fourth on doubles stuff behind the plate with both Cranford began the epic battle stole second and later scored on field. They made a lot of nice by Friedberg and Tompkins and catchers. It was a clean game, when Jake Chapman (single, an error. Any chance of a bigger plays.” a single by Watson. Aiden just a lot of good hits,” Coach three runs scored, 2 walks, 4 inning ended when Chapman One of the nicest fielding plays Scheper and Harvey also walked Gialluisi said. stolen bases) drew a seemingly playing third gobbled a sizzling came in the Westfield third when in the inning but were left “I’m really happy we turned out harmless walk. Connolly slashed grounder and tossed to first for Ruby playing first took a hard stranded. with the number 1 seed. That an RBI single and was later the second out then Gallagher bouncer off his chest but had the Gallagher and DeMarco blasted was the goal. You want to get gunned down by catcher Mark playing short grabbed a stinging presence of mind to toss to pitcher homers in the fifth as the Cou- that bye going into the playoff,” Gialluisi while attempting to steal liner. Gallagher, who was sprinting gars added five more runs and Coach Kwiatkowski commented. second. Ruby plopped a single Trailing 7-3, the Cougars went from the mound to successfully Westfield used a series of free “We will come back Saturday and over short then DeMarco right to work in a very big way cover first for the putout. passes and a hard infield RBI play the winner of Westfield/New slammed his two-run homer over with nine runs in the third that “We practice that with all of our groundout to plate two runs. Providence and hope for the the centerfield fence. began with Chapman’s single to pitchers so they execute it well Gallagher added a solo blast in best.” Westfield doubled that score right. During that onslaught, on the field,” Coach Kwiatkowski the sixth then Friedberg rapped New Providence then defeated with six runs in the lower first Gallagher and Van Dam ripped explained. a two-run single in the bottom of Westfield, 7-4, on June 22. inning. Tompkins yanked a single their RBI ground rule doubles, Westfield did score once in the the inning to make the score 20- Cranford 309 251 20 to right, Schwartz and Gialluisi Ruby launched his two-run homer inning when Harvey, who singled, 15 with runners on first and third. Westfield 611 322 15 Page S-3 Thursday, June 30, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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* SPF 10Us Top Watchung Hills, 12-3, in Cal Ripken District 12 Tournament * Page S-6 Thursday, June 30, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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New Providence 12Us Score 3 in Sixth to Top Cranford, 4-3, in Ripken District 12 Page S-8 Thursday, June 30, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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North All-Stars Halt South All-Stars in Phil Simms North-South All-Star Classic, 7-0

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Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader SELFIES ARE THE NORM…Moments before the commencement exercises for the Class of 2016 at SETTING GOALS OF ANOTHER KIND…With the goal posts of Kehler Stadium behind him, Westfield High School begin, smart phones are busy capturing moments with friends. Assistant Principal of Westfield High School, Derrick Nelson, addresses the Class of 2016 on June 24.

Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader MADE IT…Cranford High School Class President William Budries is all smiles after addressing his THE A’S HAVE IT… Students seated in the front row seats are recognized at the commencement classmates and then receiving his diploma on June 22 at Memorial Field in Cranford. exercises as earning all “A’s” in their high school career at Westfield High School. Page S-13 Thursday, June 30, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Garwood Borough Council Delays CHS Graduates 264 Review of Casale-Petro Industrial Plan Students in Class of 2016 By BRIAN TRUSDELL Cuccaro wanted the issue de- palities to provide their “fair Specially Written for The Westfield Leader By MIA ROSSI dents’ past experiences in the layed until residents were back share” of “affordable” housing. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader GARWOOD – The borough from vacation, a sentiment sup- The legislature passed the Fair Cranford school district. She council on Tuesday had to delay ported by Councilman Joe Sarno. Housing Act that established the CRANFORD — The Cranford High shared the sentiments of teach- its expected consideration of a A straw poll drew the support Council On Affordable Housing School (CHS) 264-member class ers in the district, who spoke of redevelopment plan for the of Republican Councilman Mike (COAH), which adopted rules for of 2016 filed into their seats at the class fondly. Teachers re- blighted Casale-Petro industrial Martin and Democrats Sara the first two periodic reviews of Memorial Field on a clear June 22 ferred to the class as, “A truly properties on South Avenue be- Todisco and Lou Petruzzelli, giv- the number of units each town evening to receive their diplo- amazing group of students,” “The cause of “technical issues,” ac- ing the deciding vote to Mr. was obligated to provide. mas. Spectators filled the stands kind of class a teacher only gets cording to Borough Attorney Bob Lombardo, who directed Mr. The last review period expired of the football field, facing the once in a lifetime,” and “The Renaud, meaning the matter is Renaud to prepare the ordinance. in 1999, and in 2015 the Su- graduates, choir, band, and perfect mix of friendly and re- not likely to be discussed until In a somewhat related matter, preme Court reclaimed jurisdic- speaker podium. spectable.” Mrs. McCabe, who August. the council unanimously agreed tion of “affordable” or “Mount Prior to the acknowledgment of received a standing ovation, con- Without being more specific, to adopt a resolution developed Laurel” housing from COAH, giv- the graduates, Principal Kate cluded her address with a simple Mr. Renaud said he needed to by the League of Municipalities. ing rise to the interpretation that McCabe honored CHS guidance message to the graduates: “I “plug in some information” that It urged the state legislature to no rules existed and towns can- counselor and graduation cer- love you all. Congratulations.” he required from the planning codify into the Fair Housing Act not be held liable. emony Grand Marshal Nancy As reported by The Westfield board before he could submit the the calculations for the number A consultant hired by the bor- Campbell, who retired at the con- Leader, Mrs. McCabe has been ordinance for the council’s re- of “affordable” units each town ough has estimated Garwood’s clusion of this school year. Se- terminated by the board of edu- view. must provide from 1999 to 2015 Mount Laurel requirement to be nior Class President William cation after two years as princi- “Hopefully, I will get the mat- – known as “the gap” – which has about 60 to 61 “affordable” units, Budries then took the stage to pal. ter addressed in the next couple not been authorized by the legis- of which 32 to 40 would come address the class of 2016. At the Among this “amazing group” in of weeks,” he said. lature, and therefore towns are from the Casale-Petro proper- forefront of William’s address was the class of 264 students were The planning board is not not obligated to assure. ties. the remembrance of Justin 81 National Honor Society mem- scheduled to meet again until The New Jersey Supreme In other matters, the council Juzefyk, a member of the class of bers, five National Merit Com- Wednesday, July 27. The board Court’s so-called Mount Laurel II voted down the introduction of a 2016 who died in a car crash in mended students, and one Na- February of 2015. tional Merit finalist, Valedicto- in April adopted the redevelop- ruling in 1983 obligated munici- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ment plan for a 5.3-acre parcel “We have proven to be an ex- rian Hale Jaeger. Hale, who de- along South Avenue between the ceptional class in our refusal to livered his address after perform- roadway and NJ Transit railroad give in to tragedy,” William said. ing with the Cranford High School tracks that included a 315-unit “Our ability to come together as Concert Choir. He encouraged apartment complex and retail a class and a community to cre- his peers to “live in the spaces.” space for the land occupied by ate positivity from heartbreak “In the upcoming years, stop the largely abandoned Casale and misfortune is what defines overlooking the spaces; live in Sheet Metal and Petro Plastics us, rather than the tragedies them,” he advised. “They are not manufacturing sites. themselves.” a vacuum, they are where life Mayor Charles Lombardo, a Mrs. McCabe’s commencement happens.” member of the planning board, address followed William’s. The Hale was introduced by saluta- raised the issue at the June 14 principal lamented on the stu- torian Liam McCaffery, who noted council meeting, suggesting gov- Hale’s “unmatched humility, sen- erning body members needed to Reading is Good For You sitivity, and positivity.” In Liam’s consider the matter as an ordi- own address, he discussed the nance for adoption. But he drew class’s ability to unite as one. immediate opposition from Coun- “The adversities that we have cilman Jim Mathieu, also a plan- faced as a class are unfathom- ning board member, and two of able, but what is even more un- Mr. Mathieu’s fellow Republican believable is our ability to rally council members. around those in need of support Mr. Mathieu said he wanted to and love,” he said. “The class of solicit more reaction from bor- 2016 is Cranford strong.” ough residents and asked con- Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader sideration be delayed until after SOLEMNITY…Members of the Class of 2016 at Cranford High School share goleader.com/subscribe Probitas Verus Honos Labor Day. Councilwoman Ileen a reflective moment at the June 22 commencement at Memorial Field. Page S-14 Thursday, June 30, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Casale-Petro Plan Cranford Authorizes Storm $38,000 bond ordinance to buy 13 air packs for the fire depart- Drainage Improv. Funding ment and a fingerprint machine the facilities. for the police, and instead indi- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE cated it would pay for them out of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The law firm of Rogut McCarthy capital funds. was selected to provide general Council members tentatively CRANFORD — Phase 2B of the litigation services for the town- had agreed at the June 14 meet- storm drainage and flood man- ship, with Commissioners Hannen ing to introduce the bond ordi- agement improvement projects and Patrick Giblin voting against. nance on Tuesday, but Ms. in the township is to get underway Both declined to comment on Todisco, upon checking with bor- after the township committee in- their reason. The contract is not ough Treasurer and Chief Finan- troduced a bond ordinance to ap- to exceed $50,000. Rogut cial Officer Sandy Bruns, deter- propriate $3.5 million utilizing a McCarthy also serves as the mined that the items could be zero percent interest loan from township’s attorney. purchased without incurring debt. the New Jersey Environmental The committee voted 4-0, with By tapping $100,000 in capital Infrastructure Financing Program. Mr. Giblin abstaining, to select funds, the borough could save This phase of the project will McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & about $4,500 in interest over the affect the northeast quadrant of Carpenter for general litigation, life of the bond, Ms. Todisco said, the flood zone. labor and tax appeal legal ser- but the purchase would need to Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader Earlier this year, Township En- vices. The contracts were not to be delayed until a capital pur- FULL HOUSE… The stands of Memorial Field in Cranford are packed for the gineer Carl O’Brien said this part exceed $40,000, $75,000 and chase ordinance was written, in- commencement exercises at Cranford High School on June 22. Speakers of the project includes the instal- $60,000 respectively. troduced and adopted. included Class President William Budries, Salutatorian Liam McCaffery, lation of collector storm sewers Commissioner Hannen was the That would take at least two Valedictorian Hale Jaeger and Principal Kate McCabe. underground along Riverside sole commissioner to vote against more weeks then if the council Drive to convey storm water run- the salary step progression of adopted the bond ordinance. off to the pump station. Chief Financial Officer Lavona Mr. Mathieu was the only coun- Residents Press BOE Over It would take about six months Patterson. He declined an oppor- cil member who opted to vote for to complete, he said. It would tunity to comment. the bond ordinance, which drew also include some sanitary sew- In other matters, township of- questions from the floor from Personnel, Class Size ers upgrades. ficials announced the 2015 audit Jennifer Blumenstock and Mark The committee also introduced, was complete. 4-1, with Commissioner Tom Lazarow, Democrats running By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE “Cranford is in a very healthy bility at the top you will have a Hannen, Jr. voting against, an financial state,” Deputy Mayor against Mr. Mathieu for his coun- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader challenge bringing in real tal- cil seat in November. ordinance to revise Chapter 42 Mary O’Connor said. CRANFORD — More than a half ent,” Ms. Tully said. of the Police Code. Maser Consulting, the firm con- dozen residents expressed their Marilyn Birnbaum has been in- Some sections of the code were tracted to be the township engi- Family Fort Night fear and anxiety over the state of terim superintendent since Gayle deleted because they already neer, was selected to oversee To Be Held at Library the Cranford school district to M. Carrick retired last year. Ms. were duplicated in state stat- the Lincoln Avenue (Section 5) school board members Monday, Birnbaum has had her contract utes, Captain Guy Paterson told Roadway Improvement Project, CRANFORD — The Cranford Pub- particularly citing personnel is- as interim head extended until the committee at a workshop the 2016 Paving Project and the lic Library, located at 224 Walnut sues and class size. December. meeting earlier this month. Cranford Athletic Field Facility Avenue, will host its first-ever “I feel like Cranford, right now, “We’ve done two extensive Mr. Hannen said deleting sec- Improvements. The contracts are Family Fort Night on Friday, July it is at a very vulnerable junc- searches already,” board member tions would eliminating township not to exceed $34,250, $153,250 22, from 4:45 to 6 p.m. tion,” said Tracey Tully, the first Daniel DeMarco said, pointing to a committee’s oversight and that is and $48,750, respectively. Participants are invited to bring of seven residents to address series of interviews in October and why he voted against the revision an old sheet or blanket and a Monday night’s meeting. January. “At the time we felt that the measure, he told The Leader. Reading is Good For You pillow — the library will supply the She pointed to open principals Dr. Birnbaum’s experience was The revised code also specifies books — and stay in the library positions for Cranford High School going to help us get through it and that the police department shall past closing time to create a fort (CHS) and Livingston Avenue were better than any other pros- not exceed 54 police officers, a in which to read. Registration is School, having a new principal at pects we had at the time.” number the department has not required, but participants are Orange Avenue School and not The board is currently discuss- asked for previously but had been advised to make it on time — yet finding a full-time replace- ing if it was worth using an ex- denied by the committee. It library doors close at 5 p.m. ment as superintendent. ecutive employment firm to help specifies 37 officers, 10 ser- All Cranford residents are wel- “I’d like to hear very specifi- find a new superintendent. geants, four lieutenants, two cap- come. For a list of other upcoming cally what the hold-up is for hir- Mr. DeMarco told the board 50 tains and one chief of police. programs, visit the library Web ing a superintendent because I people had applied for the posi- The public pools were autho- page at cranford.com/library. feel like unless you get that sta- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE rized $500,000 for upgrades to goleader.com/subscribe Page S-15 Thursday, June 30, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary tennial Avenue for failing to sig- nal. Police located marijuana in- Residents Press BOE over Personnel, Class Size side the vehicle. Taylor, Buchanon and Robinson were tion, of which 15 were interviewed. to death….my son, quite frankly, Loikith called the names of the CRANFORD identified as occupants of the The board made clear the su- could get lost.” athletes honored. Honorees re- Monday, June 6, Parrish Tay- vehicle, police said. They were perintendent search is taking pre- He describes having a class of ceived certificates acknowledg- lor, 24, and Dorthy Buchanon, all arrested and processed at cedence over finding new princi- 25 seven-year-old students in ing their accomplishments. 28, both of Newark, and Derrik Cranford police headquarters. A pals. The board members said a one class as “unthinkable.” Coaches Samantha Berk, Rob- Robinson, 21, of Elizabeth, were further investigation determined new superintendent ws not a de- He noted the teachers, “the edu- ert Caparruva, Kerry Drexler, charged with contempt of court, that Taylor had an active warrant cision to be rushed or taken lightly. cational experts,” are in agree- Dennis McCaffery, William Ray, possession of less than 50 grams out of Livingston. Taylor was “We haven’t had a prospect we ment with the parents that this Albert Reinoso, John Schiano and of suspected marijuana and pos- turned over to the Livingston felt would be better than Dr. increased class size is a bad idea. Heather West also were com- session of paraphernalia follow- Police Department and was is- Birnbaum’s experience that she’s Ms. Birnbaum addressed the mended by the board. ing a motor vehicle stop on Cen- sued motor vehicle summonses had in the past,” Mr. DeMarco issue by calling the 50 first grad- for failing to signal, driving with added. “And we haven’t found the ers about to enter second grade a suspended license and having right person who we felt was the a “borderline” situation that could a controlled dangerous substance right fit for Cranford just yet.” go either way. Cranford Reveals Activities, (CDS) in a motor vehicle. The exchange prompted Ms. District policy calls for a 26- Buchanon and Robinson were Tully to suggest the delay was student class by the first day of released pending Municipal Court having consequences for finding school to be split in two. Fireworks For July 4 appearances. new principals, which inevitably Ms. Birnbaum said the board Wednesday, June 8, Carly shifted the topic Kate McCabe. would revisit the issue in July and CRANFORD — A fireworks dis- The festivities will begin at 8 Zawatsky, 21, of Iselin was The board chose not to renew August, when the numbers are play will be the highlight of a.m. with canoe races scheduled charged with possession of less Ms. McCabe’s contract as CHS more settled. She added she does Cranford’s annual Fourth of July at the Cranford Canoe Club, lo- than 50 grams of suspected mari- principal after two years, prompt- not know “what the space issues celebration. The day-long com- cated at 250 Springfield Avenue, juana and possession of para- ing a petition campaign and ca- are.” munity festival will include canoe Cranford. Registration will take phernalia, following a motor ve- pacity crowd at last month’s “I know it’s more than just num- races; a one-mile fun run and a place immediately before the hicle stop on Raritan Road for board meeting protesting the bers” Ms. Birnbaum told the au- four-mile run, plus vendors in races, at 7:30 a.m., on Monday, having an inoperable brake light. action. dience of about 25 parents. “We’d Nomahegan Park on Springfield July 4, at the Canoe Club. Police located marijuana inside Resident Mary Castle suggested like to make a decision because Avenue. There also will be amuse- The Jaycees will conduct their the vehicle, authorities said. The that she and others were unsettled I can see the anxiety.” ment rides and games. Annual Firecracker Run begin- driver, identified as Zawatsky, by the firing of Ms. McCabe, who In other business, business ad- ning with a one-mile Fun Run at was arrested, processed and re- they believe, “knew Cranford.” ministrator and board secretary Magis Award 8:30 a.m., followed by a four- leased pending a Municipal Court Ms. Castle said she was frus- Robert Carfagno said there were miler at 9 a.m., at Nomahegan appearance. trated for not knowing why Ms. no reported cases of harassment, Winners Announced Park. For more information re- Thursday, June 9, Randy McCabe was dismissed. intimidation and bullying (HIB) JERSEY CITY – James C. garding registration and the race, Mitchell, 31, of Bloomfield was “We’re expecting someone to reported to the state. There DeAngelo Principal of Saint go to cranfordjaycees.com. charged with resisting arrest and come in with a lot of unknowns,” were five cases of vandalism in Peter’s Preparatory School, an- Food vendors will be in the park contempt of court, following a she added. three of the schools in Cranford. nounced that 18 freshmen of the offering zeppoles, pork and beef motor vehicle stop on Centen- Board member William Hulse These acts included graffiti, a 260 students in the Class of 2018 barbecue, sausage and hot dogs, nial Avenue for inoperable brake made clear the board could not bomb threat, an incident of theft were selected as Magis Award ice cream and assorted drinks lights. Following an investiga- discuss personnel matters. and trespassing. winners at the end of year as- from 2 until 10 p.m. tion at the scene police deter- “People can ask and ask and Computer system manager sembly in June. The Magis, or The fireworks will begin at mined that Mitchell had an ac- ask, and we cannot talk about it,” Michael Mangini outlined a tech- “the more” Award recognizes 9:15 p.m. at Nomahegan Park. tive warrant out of Essex Fells he said. nology Infrastructure/Internet up- outstanding freshmen for their Limited parking will be avail- Borough. While attempting to Other concerns raised included grade plan, which would rid the emerging leadership among their able at Union County College, place Mitchell under arrest for class size for second graders at district of bundled internet access class. Three are from Union located at 1033 Springfield the active warrant, Mitchell be- Hillside Avenue School. and move toward a leased connec- County. Avenue, Cranford; however, came uncooperative, according This year’s first grade was di- tion. This change will make internet Cranford: James Anderson, residents are urged to walk, if to police, which resulted in an vided among three classes, but access six times faster, he said. '19, son of Bobbi and Craig Ander- possible. The rain date for fire- additional charge of resisting depending upon numbers and The recurring cost would be son, was cited for his humility, works only will be Tuesday, arrest. Mitchell was arrested, space available, that could be $131,400 annually and the generosity, dedication to his July 5. For more information, processed and released pending reduced to two as the group moves $10,950 monthly. The proposed schoolwork, and willingness to call the Cranford Recreation a Municipal Court appearance. into second grade next year. upgrades would last until 2025. help others. and Parks Department at (908) He also was released on the It would mean class size would The BOE honored athletes from Mountainside: Kyle Hess, '19, 709-7283. Essex Fells warrant. Mitchell ad- increase from 17-18 students per the lacrosse, track and field, soft- son of Maureen and Cornell Hess, ditionally was issued a motor class to 25. ball, baseball and golf teams. was cited for his excellence as a vehicle summons for having an Parent Scott Wolfe said the sec- Board members Kristen Mallon, student, an athlete, and a man Probitas Verus Honos open container of alcohol in a ond-grade situations “scares me Nicole Sherrin Kessler and Maria of character. motor vehicle. Page S-16 Thursday, June 30, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Local Letters to the Editor Let Garwood Voters Decide the Casale Redevelopment After the Casale redevelopment member so he transcends is- Let’s simply push this vote into proposal on South Avenue in sues. Rare do they give him late November after the elec- Accomplishments of Garwood Garwood first appeared in the heed if the member expresses tions are over. planning board’s hands in 2015, major concerns. Before November’s elections, board members accepted the The last few years, he appears this would be debated by the Residents Working Together written plan with drawings by to be exasperated and either ab- candidates for council on the On June 12, we attended the on at generations of young and the developer pretty much as it stains or votes no and doesn’t stoops of the residents’ homes rededication of Garwood’s re- old, current and past residents, was created and tepidly debated even bother to give an answer. as each campaigns. cently renovated and expanded and proud families of relatives just the wording of the plan. After the planning board had The November ballot box would recreation complex. Organized who have since passed on, some As a planning board member at voted full approval with only one have the true people’s voices by Garwood’s Historical Commit- of whom traveled hundreds of that time, I was the only one by abstention, it is now in the weigh in. The gravity of this tee, residents of past and present miles to commemorate the occa- the second meeting that actually council’s hands. issue tells us it should be left in gathered to recognize and honor sion. The air was filled with laugh- asked what the project density is With this large Casale property the hands of the people to de- the borough’s volunteers over ter, story telling of days past, to be. The answer: 60 units per redevelopment project, two cide. the last 50+ years who helped to and the sound of children playing acre. sides, pro and con, have arisen. on the new playground. Bruce Paterson build the original baseball field No one blinked an eye. There are claims of politics from Garwood and Lions gazebo, and supported It was a day of excitement, This is not found anywhere else both sides on this issue. Oddly, community programs for both relaxation and nostalgia. And it in the county. Garwood’s land on council it appears the Demo- our youth and seniors. was a day where political differ- use ordinances basically speci- crats are for it and Republicans Movies Are Available On this beautifully warm day, in ences were put aside as we all fies eight units per acre, and our are against it, so it alludes to that temperature and spirit, we looked came together to celebrate our townhouse ordinance allows 10 affect. To Cranford Seniors Small Town with a Big Heart. For units per acre. This is nearly an However, out in the streets CRANFORD — The Cranford Mainstream Press, a few hours, we weren’t Repub- astounding six to seven times there are actually people of both Recreation Department has an- licans or Democrats, but a single our standard density numbers. parties along with independents nounced its Cranford Seniors Selective Outrage Garwood community. We were a So one of the smallest towns in found on each side which means Monday Morning Movies for July. community celebrating our the county will receive one of the it is a true issue not just politics. Suffragette, starring Carey In 2008, then-Presidential can- Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter, didate Barack Obama yanked the borough’s rich past and looking largest projects in the county. This project is a major issue forward to a prosperous future. In a concerted effort in April and is forecasted to increase our Brendan Gleeson, Anne-Marie press credentials of three news- Duff and Ben Whishaw, will be papers: the Washington Times, It’s days like this that remind us 2016 by a group of people, the borough population by 13 per- why we are running for council – planning board was suddenly cent, push our rental unit count shown on July 11. The story cen- the New York Post and the Dallas ters on Maud Watts, a working- Morning News. In their place, to bring the spirit of that beautiful forced to have two large public to 50 percent and increase our afternoon to Council chambers – meetings attended by 150 resi- housing units by 17 percent. class wife and mother who toils Obama seated Jet, Ebony and with her husband, Sonny, at a Glamour magazines. to govern through partnership, dents each. It is located at ground zero of not partisanship. Garwood de- However, these were structured our borough’s worst traffic woes. London laundry. She is startled Obama stated that the reason one day by a protest by the that this was done, was due to a serves more days like this. mainly as informational-type No one in town has experience to Garwood deserves leaders who meetings with the developer in understand future ramifications Suffragettes, who are turning to limited amount of seating in the public acts of civil disobedience planes. The mainstream press represent the community, not attendance and the planning that can happen to Garwood. self-proclaimed political factions. board engineer answering The council now has this task to to win the vote for women. Maud said nothing at all. is led to hard choices that will When Donald Trump pulled the We would like to thank the His- resident’s questions. deliberate with a public torical Committee for their hard Not once did the planning board meeting. Yet, the irony is that change her life forever, as she press credentials of the Wash- strives to effect real change for ington Post, the mainstream work in organizing this wonderful say to a resident, you have a the existing council members event. Their work to preserve and valid concern or valid suggestion never campaigned on this issue, generations to come. press went into outrage mode. Quartet, starring Maggie Smith, It all goes to show you: if a celebrate our borough’s rich his- that should be addressed, the so they were not designated by tory will serve our community for sentiment being that the resi- past voters of years ago to make Michael Gambon and Billy candidate for office supports ev- Connolly, will be shown on July erything that the mainstream generations to come as a re- dents were simply ignored. this decision on such an expan- minder of the great accomplish- In fact, the planning board re- sive impact. 18. At a home for retired musi- press supports ideologically, that cians, the annual concert to cel- candidate can use and abuse a ments of Garwood residents work- ally does not have responsibility A good suggestion is put forth: ing together. Most of all, we’d like to the residents. On the board, if Forget about having the council ebrate Verdi’s birthday is dis- mainstream journalist from dawn rupted by the arrival of Jean, an to dusk (battered journalist syn- to thank all who came out to there arises any voice of conten- vote falling in the middle of the commemorate Garwood’s past, tion on the planning board, we summer and whether its just tim- eternal diva and the former wife drome anyone?) of one of the residents. If not, they will cry foul. The and we look forward to working find by the next appointment ing or some political ploy. with you to ensure the spirit of cycle that person would be re- Let’s make this four-story, 315- Open to Cranford residents, the agenda of the mainstream press films will be screened at the is all that is important, and not this day is a fixture of our future. moved. rental-unit, five-story parking There remains one person who garage project a true referen- Cranford Community Center, lo- anything else. Jennifer Blumenstock (D) cated at 220 Walnut Avenue, Marc Lazarow (D) voices concerns. He’s been on dum for the citizenry of Garwood Alex Pugliese the board longer than any other that are all affected by this. Cranford, beginning at 11:15 Kenilworth Candidates for Garwood Council a.m. LEADER/TIMES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Are you enjoying the quality content you’re reading in the pages of this fine newspaper? If this is true... 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