Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, June 21, 2018 OUR 128th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 25-2018 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Brindle Meets With Lombardo to Discuss Gumbert Park Ice Rink By CHRISTINA M. HINKE open,” Mayor Brindle said. by the playground also is to have a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “Mayor Lombardo and I have al- new walkway in front of where the WESTFIELD — Mayor Shelley ready spoken several times about the cars park and the walkway behind the Brindle and Garwood Mayor Charles rink,” Mayor Brindle affirmed. parking area is to be removed for Lombardo met Tuesday to walk The new Mindowaskin Park play- safety purposes. through installation of the ice rink ground is expected to be installed A $2.7-million contract to Fischer that is to be set up in the fall at immediately after the old equipment Contracting was awarded to make Gumbert Park and remain open is demolished later this month, Town various road improvements, as well through most of the winter, address Administrator Jim Gildea said at the as to cover the cost for the pathways concerns, and explain the permits and council’s conference session held at Mindowaskin Park. improvements to the park, Mayor prior to the official meeting. Corby Two new street sweepers were ap- Brindle said at the Tuesday town coun- Associates was granted the contract proved totaling $490,000. cil meeting. to remove and dispose of the play- A new app, SeeClickFix, will be “He didn’t raise any concerns that ground equipment at a cost of rolled out in about two months, after hadn’t already been addressed. And $16,875. the council approved a contract of we agreed to cooperate and collabo- The park also is to have newly $10,800 with the company. Residents rate for a successful outcome for all. poured pathways, with either asphalt will be able to report issues such as Those lines of communication have or concrete, stamped concrete or potholes on the app. been and will continue to remain colorized concrete. The parking area The low-bid contract to make im- provements to Grove Street was ap- proved, to be awarded to D.L.S. Con- tracting in the amount of $242,950. The state aid received by the town should cover most of the cost, Mr. Gildea told the council at the confer- Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader ence session. GETTING A FACELIFT...Arcanum Hall at Elm and East Broad Streets in Westfield, which dates to 1892, is undergoing Three ordinances were introduced a major facelift with new second-floor windows, restoration work on the rotunda, as well as new awnings, lighting and on first reading pertaining to the painting of trim on the exterior, according to the Downtown Westfield Corporation. town’s affordable-housing obliga- tions. In a hearing on May 21, the Delay In Renovations to Stadium town received a conditional judgment of compliance and repose, Town Plan- ner Don Sammet said. Keeps Graduation Ceremony at Kehler “We are just cleaning up at this point,” Mr. Sammet said of the out- By SARAH McGRAIL stadium. sponsibility of the board that had al- come of the hearing. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader However, the company that fin- lowed it to tackle projects such as “Once we fulfill our WESTFIELD — This year’s high- ished in third place, H&S Construc- Kehler out of reserve funds. obligations...we will have immunity school graduation on Friday is to be tion and Mechanical, Inc., of Eliza- “One of the hallmarks of the work from builder’s remedy lawsuits until held at Kehler Stadium after an ap- beth, took legal action against the that we have done over the past five to July 2025,” Ms. Sammet said. pellate court failed to deliver a deci- board of education, which owns six years is saving and building up Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader One of the three ordinances intro- sion on the court case that is holding Kehler, to prove that the bid made by our reserves, which has allowed us to PRESERVING WESTFIELD...Westfield Mayor Shelley Brindle speaks during the duced Tuesday includes an amend- up the planned renovation of the sta- the winning company was invalid. not only do things like Kehler straight Westfield Historic Preservation Commission’s Harry Devlin Awards ceremony last ment to “clean up the existing code,” dium. The third-place company lost the from reserves so that we don’t have to Thursday in the Community Room of the Westfield Municipal Building. Mr. Sammet said. Renovation work for the $3-mil- case but immediately appealed the go out to bond and ask taxpayers for Another ordinance refers to amend- lion project was due to start in May decision and the board has been wait- additional money, but a number of ing bulk regulations regarding the after a bid was accepted from Your ing for a ruling in the case before other projects at the high school,” she Preservation Award Winners settlement agreement with the own- Way Construction, of Irvington, to work can commence on the stadium. said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 carry out the massive overhaul of the The original plan was to hold gradu- Assistant Superintendent Paul Honored by Westfield HPC ation on the field behind Westfield Pineiro spoke to the board about a High School, on Rahway Avenue, to proposed new course for the high WESTFIELD — The Westfield mercial or Institutional Property. Fire Residents Press for Answers enable work to start on Kehler Sta- school entitled “Power, Privilege and Historic Preservation Commission Chief David J. Kelly accepted an dium. Graduation has been held at Imbalance in American Society” in (HPC) presented its Harry Devlin award on behalf of the Westfield Fire On Police Misconduct Suit Kehler for the past few years. 2019-2020. Awards for efforts in restoring, ex- Department for the 2015 restoration It had been hoped to get the work “It is one of the most provocative panding or updating older proper- of the domed cupola on top of the By KATE BROWNE immediately terminated and why the Specially Written For The Westfield Leader started in May in order for it to be and exciting courses I’ve seen in a ties to 12 property owners at a recep- firehouse, one of five town properties borough council had voted to approve completed before the start of the foot- long time,” said Mr. Pineiro. “It is the tion in the Community Room of the listed on the National Register of MOUNTAINSIDE – The borough a resolution indemnifying them in the ball season. exploration of American history Westfield Municipal Building on Historic Places. council on Tuesday night heard from event of an adverse judgment in the Board President Gretchan Ohlig through the filter of social science, June 14. Ellie and Mike Mroz of Michael dozens of residents who expressed lawsuit. told attendees at Tuesday evening’s and the goal of the course is to look at A special award was given to Helaine Robert Construction were acknowl- concerns over a loss of trust in the There was visible dismay when, board of education meeting, “If we it through a critical lens. It’s impor- Donnelly and Pat Velderman in recog- edged for the restoration of their 1940s police department, the community’s during the business portion of win the case, we have a contractual tant for students to have the tools to nition of their work to establish the office at 400 West Broad Street, which damaged reputation, and the potential Tuesday’s council meeting, council obligation to the winner. If we lose, be able to have these kinds of conver- Kimball Avenue Historic District and included replicating the leaded glass impact of legal fees on property values members unanimously voted to create then we have the second-place bidder sations because clearly we don’t have the preservation commission. transom windows, aided by a grant and tax rates from a lawsuit filed by an emergency appropriation of and we may well find ourselves in those tools right now in America.” Kelly Kessler, chairwoman of the from the Downtown Westfield Cor- five members of the Mountainside $200,000 for the purpose of funding another lawsuit about the validity of It was agreed to postpone a discus- HPC, and Mayor Shelley Brindle wel- poration. Police Department and a part-time fe- the expenses associated with the law- that bid. So everything is still very sion on the course until the board had comed the recipients and guests after Keith Hertell received an award male employee. The lawsuit alleges suit, which includes the costs incurred much up in the air. heard a presentation on the details. a several year hiatus in the presenting for the addition of an exterior eleva- sexist, racist and homophobic conduct by independent attorney William “I think at this point we know at It was agreed that the board would of the awards. Named for Harry tor tower that matched the style and by Officers Andrew Huber and Tho- Maderer, a former Assistant United least that we’re not going to have defer a decision on appointing audi- Devlin, a noted artist and architec- materials of his original 1892 office mas Murphy and Police Chief Alan States attorney, who is expected to bleachers in time, even if work does tors for 2018-2019 as the sub-commit- tural historian who was one of the building at 322 Elm Street. Attanasio. provide a “personnel report” on or begin on the field.” tee considering applicants needed more founding judges, the awards program Two awards were given for New Several times voices were raised as about July 4. Ms. Ohlig praised the fiscal re- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 recognizes projects that follow gen- Construction Appropriate to the Char- angry homeowners peppered council Christine A. Amalfe, an attorney erally accepted historic preservation acter of the Area. Kristen Maloney members and Borough Attorney John with the law firm of Gibbons LLC, is guidelines. Wende Devlin Gates gave and Ron Bevan accepted an award Post regarding what they knew about defending the borough in the litiga- a short biography of her father, who for their residence at 614 Boulevard, that alleged police misconduct, when tion, and Joseph Santiago has been would have turned 100 this March. which replaced a turn-of-the-century they knew it, and how they responded retained to conduct a review of the Awards were presented in five cat- property with structural deficiencies. to the allegations in the lawsuit known police department, a process the mayor egories, beginning with three for Com- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 as (Jeffrey) Stinner versus the Bor- noted would likely take between three ough of Mountainside. and four months. Mr. Santiago previ- Several residents noted that the alle- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 gations in the complaint are too nu- merous and too detailed to be false, and laughed out loud when Mr. Post Westfield High School stated that it was unlikely that punitive damages not covered by the borough’s Sophomore Dies insurance policy would be awarded. By SARAH McGRAIL Many complained about a perceived Specially Written for The Westfield Leader lack of transparency and accountabil- WESTFIELD — Schools Superin- ity and pressed for answers on how tendent Margaret Dolan, Ed.D., Mayor Paul N. Mirabelli and Council- started Tuesday’s board of education men Keith Turner, Robert Messler and meeting on a somber note, offering Glenn Mortimer, the members of the condolences to the parents of a Westfield High School sophomore Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader council’s Police Committee, responded FATHER’S DAY DERBY...These youngsters enjoy the Cranford Jaycees annual to the allegations which were first raised who died on Sunday evening. Leonard Snyder Memorial Father's Day Fishing Derby on Sunday from the by a plaintiff’s attorney in January “Words cannot convey the grief Nomahegan Park bridge in Cranford. 2017. The audience booed loudly we feel in the Westfield Public when, on the advice of Mr. Post, the Schools community over the death council members declined to answer of Carthoris ‘Carter’ Uziel,” Ms. PAGE INDEX questions regarding their role and re- Dolan said. “This tragic loss touches Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 17 Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader sponse. us all and we extend our condo- Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-14 ACCEPTING AWARD...Ellie and Michael Mroz of Michael Robert Construc- Others asked why police officers lences to Carter’s family.” Police ...... 16 Real Estate .... 9-18 tion were acknowledged for the restoration of their 1940s office at 400 West Broad who were captured on videotapes en- The board said counselors would Street at last Thursday’s Westfield Historic Preservation Commission Harry Community ... 7, 15-16 Classifieds ..... 15 gaging in inappropriate conduct were be available for students who wanted Obituary ...... -- A&E ...... 18 Devlin Awards ceremony in the community room of the Westfield Municipal placed on paid leave rather than being to speak to them. 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Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mayor Smith said he had been told, SCOTCH PLAINS — Deputy when he asked why chickens are not Mayor Llewellyn Jones announced permitted, that they are not pets. “I Tuesday night that he is resigning don’t see any major difference” be- from the township council next month. tween chickens and typical domestic Speaking at the end of the council’s pets, he said on Tuesday. Other coun- business meeting, Mr. Jones said he cil members said they favored allow- and his family are relocating out of ing homeowners to have chickens, state over the summer. “I will greatly with Councilwoman Checchio say- miss Scotch Plains,” he said before ing that the governing body needed to thanking the residents “for the oppor- be careful with the ordinance to make tunity to serve.” He also thanked his sure “people are responsible and fol- council colleagues, past and present, low certain guidelines.” the local press and the professional Later in the meeting, the council staff. approved a resolution authorizing the Mr. Jones, a Republican, was first planning board to look into possibly elected to the governing body in No- declaring the property where Snuffy’s- vember 2013 to fill the remaining Pantagis is located as an Area in Need Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader year of an unexpired term. A year of Redevelopment. Mayor Smith said NEW MEMBER...At the Tuesday town council meeting, Michael Ash, standing, later, when Democrats won two of the the owners have planned some type was appointed to the Westfield Planning Board with a term to expire in 2020. three seats up for grabs and took of private development on the site NEW JERSEY’S BEST...During the Miss New Jersey Pageant held in Ocean City last Saturday, former winners gather with Sally Johnson, right, a decades-long control of the council, Mr. Jones was and were told by township officials Scotch Plains resident who has been the traveling companion of Miss New Jersey the lone victorious Republican and that the property is located in the next of the Miss America Competition for 50 years. Pictured, center, is Christine New Facilities for Scotch garnered the most votes of all the phase of downtown redevelopment Hedden, a Westfield resident and former teacher in the Westfield school system candidates in winning a four-year efforts. Declaring the property as an who was Miss New Jersey in 1966. term. Area in Need of Redevelopment Plains First Responders Calling Mr. Jones “my wingman,” would give the redevelopment com- By FRED T. ROSSI could “take a few years.” Mayor Smith Mayor Alexander Smith praised the mittee greater control over how the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader said he hoped the new emergency- deputy mayor, who served in that property may ultimately be devel- Westfield HPC Awards SCOTCH PLAINS — Mayor responders facility will be built next capacity last year and this year, for his oped. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Alexander Smith intimated last week year. guidance, and said he will be “sorely The council also approved a reso- The new property features a wide porch of 232 Clark Street received an award that visible progress on redevelop- The mayor also spoke briefly about missed,” adding, “I cannot say how lution extending its shared-service that matched the footprint of the origi- for Sensitive Addition and Period- ment in the downtown will not be a “very good meeting” he recently had much I’m going to miss you.” Coun- agreement with Fanwood under which nal and blends with the surrounding Appropriate Painting for their 1890 evident until after a new facility has with representatives from the state cilwoman Rose Checchio said she Fanwood’s Public Works Director older homes. Pamela and Robert Newell Victorian home. Recent renovations been built elsewhere in town for the Department of Transportation and NJ was “really sad” at Mr. Jones’ resig- Clint Dicksen oversees Scotch Plains’ were recognized for their new carriage- visible from the Ludlow Place side police and north-side fire headquar- Transit. Among the matters discussed nation, while Councilman Ted Spera Public Works Department. The agree- house-style garage that matches their replicate the front porch details and ters and the rescue squad. were ways to alleviate truck traffic on praised Mr. Jones’ “tenacity” and ment will run through the end of the 1881 home at 603 Clark Street. the overall color scheme was chosen At last Wednesday’s meeting of Park Avenue so that more than 3,000 “grasp of the numbers,” and said he year and costs no more than $12,000. Awards for Period-Appropriate with the help of an historic house color the downtown redevelopment com- trucks are not passing through the had always “put the town first and the The council approved an ordinance Painting were given to Emma and expert. mittee, the mayor said the committee downtown. He said county transpor- people first.” restricting parking on the north side Alfonso Ciullo for their 1890 Second The final award of the evening was has been working with the heads of tation officials will conduct a traffic To fill out the remaining six months of Emil Place. Last year, the planning Empire Victorian two-family home at presented by Dominick Volini to the three emergency-services pro- study, the results of which will be of Mr. Jones’ term, the local Republi- board approved a three-home devel- 833 South Avenue West and to Jessica Helaine Donnelly and her late hus- viders to ascertain what their depart- forwarded to their state counterparts. can Party — led by Paulette Coronato, opment on Emil Place, a short dead- and Richard Steward for their Queen band, Pat Velderman, as advocates for ments will require in any new facility The mayor said NJ Transit is “very who was chosen earlier this month to end roadway that runs from Johnson Anne Victorian at 226 Dudley Avenue historic preservation for over 40 years — one that will likely be large enough interested” in a possible bus park- head the party — will submit three Street, and requested that such a re- West. in Westfield. Describing Mr. to house all three. As a result, the and-ride facility for commuters on names to the council as potential re- striction be put into place. Four awards were given for Sensi- Velderman as a “Renaissance man,” three will have to first be relocated Route 22 and said township officials placements. The council will then Township Manager Al Mirabella tive Addition and Restoration. Hillary Mr. Volini related how he rallied the from their present facilities — the will be putting together a formal pro- choose one and vote to elevate that reminded residents that the recently- and David Crall of 15 Kimball Circle residents of Kimball Avenue to create police from inside the municipal posal for consideration by the agency. person to the governing body. Poten- sent sewer utility bill will be the only were recognized for the twin additions the historic district following the demo- building, the fire department from its tial candidates to serve the rest of Mr. one issued. The council earlier agreed flanking their 1928 Neo-Georgian lition of a Victorian property across aging headquarters behind the mu- Jones’ term include the three GOP to a single annual billing versus the brick home, which seamlessly matched the street in the 1980s. The award was nicipal building and the rescue squad council candidates in this fall’s elec- previous two bills. The single bill is the original structure in scale, materi- accepted by Helaine Donnelly and from its Bartle Avenue location — Mountainside tion — Andrew Bondarowicz, Jeff now due on Saturday, September 1, als and attention to detail. Beth and their son, Christopher Velderman, and before any new construction can be- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Kowalczyk and Sonali Dalvi. Mr. Mirabella said. He also said sum- Keith Derman of 814 Embree Cres- will hereafter be known as the gin on or near their present sites. In other business Tuesday, the coun- mer hours at the municipal building cent received an award for the exten- Velderman Award, given to residents The thinking is that proceeds from ously served as New Jersey State Po- cil agreed to look into an ordinance will mean later hours on Thursdays, sive work on their 1873 farmhouse, who go above and beyond in preserv- the sale of municipal-owned proper- lice superintendent and as public safety that would permit residents to have when offices will be open until 7 which included removing an attached ing historic properties. ties such as the firehouse and the director in several towns. backyard chickens. Township Attor- p.m., and there will be a noon closing garage and replacing two earlier addi- municipal parking lot adjacent to town Mayor Mirabelli and Mr. Post re- ney William Robertson will draft an on Fridays. Operating hours on Mon- tions with an expansive porch and hall will finance the construction of a peatedly noted that the allegations in ordinance for the council’s consider- days, Tuesdays and Wednesdays will details in keeping with the Italianate new emergency-services facility as the complaint did not reflect the values ation and said it will include language remain the same. Victorian vernacular style. Kehler well as a new municipal building to of the governing body or the Borough related to the permitted location of At the start of the meeting, Mr. Sydney Sherry of 641 Elm Street CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 house township administrative offices. of Mountainside, and reminded the the chickens, the number to be al- Spera read a proclamation declaring was recognized for the addition and time to make a recommendation. The mayor said last week he was not pubic that employment law requires a lowed, setback requirements for any July as Parks and Recreation Month. extensive renovation to her 1911 Vic- “We have three fantastic firms, in- ready to disclose where the new fa- full investigation before taking actions chicken houses and noise restrictions. torian residence, which addressed cluding our current auditor, and that cilities will be located. against public employees. They ex- Jean Zuhl, a Livingston resident Support Local Journalism foundation repairs and added living only made our decision harder,” said Meanwhile, the redevelopment com- plained that the borough’s insurance and chicken owner, spoke to the coun- space and a garage while maintaining committee member Brendan Galligan. mittee is working to have a formal company had accepted coverage for cil about her brood, calling chickens the home’s vintage details. Katherine Ms. Ohlig said this would be to redevelopment plan for the Phase 1 the claims and that there were limita- “less annoying than a dog” and extol- Abesamis and Frederik Westerling of audit the books from 2018-2019 so area of the downtown ready by month’s tions on what information could be ling the freshness of their eggs. Mrs. 522 Elm Street received an award for delaying the vote would not impact the end along with a Request for Proposals shared with the public because of the Zuhl, whose husband is a member of work on the 1907 “Charles Addams work at all. (RFPs) from interested developers. pending lawsuit and the applicable laws the local Rotary Club, said, in re- House,” which included restoring the The board also took the opportunity That area includes the township-owned regarding employment matters. sponse to a question from Council- original cedar siding and creating a to celebrate many of the successful properties between Bartle Avenue and Paul Peyton of The Westfield Leader man Spera, that chickens do not at- rear addition. The residence of artist athletes from the spring sports season, Grand Street where the library and filed an OPRA (Open Public Records tract predators and pointed out that Charles Addams from 1920 to 1947, the musicians who have been accepted municipal parking lot are located and Act) request for the Santiago and Gib- roosters are the ones who tend to be the property is a Westfield historic into regional and state bands and the the township lot, municipal building bons contracts, and once received, the the noisiest while hens generally are goleader.com/subscribe landmark. students who have won awards for and fire house on Park Avenue. documents will be posted on Lindsey Lifrieri and Thomas Cuffaro their work in the theatre. It looks like the initial focus will be goleader.com/news/docs/. Also see re- on the Park Avenue lot since the state lated story on page 8. Fees Told for Attorneys, has yet to inform towns about the In other business, the council issued process for applying for state library proclamations congratulating Deerfield Santiago In Borough Suit Westfield Council construction funds that will be used Elementary School co-valedictorians CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 locally to finance part of the con- Aaron Jiang and Emely Radic and the By PAUL J. PEYTON Mr. Santiago also previously served ers of the Williams Nursery parcel, interest rates go up,” Councilwoman struction of a new library building. class salutatorian, Ryan Wangaski. A Specially Written for The Westfield Leader as police director in Newark, Trenton which included a concept plan of Habgood said. “It will add to our Once the RFPs are issued, accord- proclamation also was issued acknowl- MOUNTAINSIDE — Mountain- and Irvington. The borough has also what would be built there, and the revenue over time.” ing to Thomas Strowe, the township’s edging the coaches and players of the side will pay former state police su- hired William Maderer, a former As- bulk regulations reflect the concept In the conference session, Council- redevelopment coordinator, it is ex- Mountainside Rebels, the members of perintendent Joseph Santiago up to sistant United States Attorney for New plan, Mr. Sammet said. “It requires man Michael Dardia said the Public pected that interested developers will the U10 travel softball team who de- $17,500 as part of a 90-day strategic Jersey, to investigate the allegations 26 affordable units be built on that Safety, Transportation and Parking have 45 to 60 days to submit their feated the Berkeley Heights Heat in a evaluation of the Mountainside Po- that were first made in February. The site regardless of the size of the de- Committee is considering angled development proposals, which will 9-to-6 victory in the Central Jersey lice Department following the filing borough has also retained the Gib- velopment,” Mr. Sammet said. parking on Prospect Street between ultimately require approval by the Fast Pitch Softball League Champion- of a lawsuit with the Superior Court bons Law Firm to represent the bor- The third ordinance clarifies de- North Avenue and East Broad Street, township council. He said last week ship. of New Jersey by five members of the ough in the lawsuit. velopment fees. which would add four parking spaces. that the township will be receptive if In response to commuters’ concerns police department claiming that they In addition to the investigation by The council also adopted the ordi- He also said the committee decided developers include some of their own regarding a lack of parking and lengthy have been subjected to a hostile work- Mr. Maderer, the Union County nance that restricts short-term rentals to not charge residents of certain ideas for the redevelopment process. waiting lists to obtain a spot in the place. Prosecutor’s Office has begun its own of homes. Resident Deborah Chaskin sections of Ward 3 a parking permit Leigh Fleming, a planner with Har- municipal lot, Councilman Robert The officers making the allegations investigation into the allegations. of 749 First Street objected to the fee of $10 if they want to park their bor Consultants, which is advising Messler advised that five additional are Officers Christopher Feighner, The Westfield Leader filed an OPRA ordinance. “If this ordinance is passed, car on the street. A permit will still be the redevelopment committee, spots have been created at the Moun- Richard Latargia, Thomas Norton, (Open Public Records Act) request it is not the same values as my town,” required. The permits are to prohibit warned that — due to inevitable de- tainside Public Library. Councilwoman Jeffrey Stinner and James Urban, and for the Santiago and Gibbons con- Ms. Chaskin said. She said the re- commuters from parking on the lays caused by permitting issues and Deanna Andre thanked the community a part-time employee in the depart- tracts, and once received, the docu- strictions would make it harder for a street. About 1,500 permits are is- possible involvement by state envi- for its support of the second annual ment, Amy Colineri. ments will be posted on goleader.com/ property owner to sell their home, sued, Mr. Gildea said. Resident ronmental and transportation agen- Senior Citizen Prom and the Memorial Detective Sergeant Andrew Huber news/docs/. and that it would prevent people who Debby Burslem said commuters cies as well as construction of a new Day Parade and reminded everyone of and Lieutenant Thomas Murphy and Mr. Santiago runs a consulting firm, need the extra income by renting out parking on the street in the ward is a emergency-services building — ac- the upcoming Fourth of July fireworks Police Chief Alan Attanasio have been Santiago Associates LLC, which pro- rooms from being able to afford to safety concern, and she asked the tual construction in the downtown display. placed on administrative leave. Lieu- vides police consulting services. Per live in the town. council to reconsider. She said she tenant Joseph Giannuzzi has been put the agreement, his firm will be paid The ordinance applies to a short- felt if the permit holders are not in charge of the police department. $250 per hour with an amount not to term temporary rental. It also does charged a fee, that enforcement of “While we welcome your (resi- exceed $17,500. not allow a home to be rented out to the parking rules would stop. dents’) questions, our attorneys have The Gibbons Law Firm will be multiple people who are unrelated. It Henry Wang was appointed as the advised us to refrain from comment- paid on an hourly basis. Those fees says a homeowner can rent out his or town’s tax collector for a term of NC& ing on specific allegations or claims. are as follows: attorneys Christine her entire home to one party for under four years. His salary is $75,000. Jewelers We will try to be as transparent as Amalfe, $425 per hour; Suzanne 30 days and for no more than 60 days Michael Ash was appointed to the possible, but our answers must be Brock, $325 per hour; Timothy in one year, Town Attorney Thomas planning board with a term to expire somewhat constrained while this mat- Tremba, $295 per hour, and a parale- Jardim said. in 2020. ter remains in active litigation and gal at $175 per hour. There was no Finance Chairwoman Linda The council approved a permit for there is an ongoing investigation,” maximum fee set for Gibbons, ac- Habgood said the cash management a fireworks display on Saturday, June according to a statement from Mayor cording to a copy of a letter from plan the town council approved would 30, at Echo Lake Country Club for a Paul Mirabelli and the borough coun- Gibbons to the borough obtained by enable the town to invest its cash in private member social event. The cil issued June 5. The Leader. very low risk investment opportuni- permit costs $400 and there is an ties with current rates at 1.75 percent. additional charge for a fire depart- “It’s a good time to be doing it as ment official to be on hand.

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USPS 485200 Thursday, June 21, 2018 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 59th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 25-2018 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Jones Resigns From Council After Nearly Five Years By FRED T. ROSSI vember 2013 to fill the remaining nation, while Councilman Ted Spera Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times year of an unexpired term. A year praised Mr. Jones’ “tenacity” and SCOTCH PLAINS — Deputy later, when Democrats won two of the “grasp of the numbers,” and said he Mayor Llewellyn Jones announced three seats up for grabs and took had always “put the town first and the Tuesday night that he is resigning control of the council, Mr. Jones was people first.” from the township council next month. the lone victorious Republican and To fill out the remaining six months Speaking at the end of the council’s garnered the most votes of all the of Mr. Jones’ term, the local Republi- business meeting, Mr. Jones said he candidates in winning a four-year can Party — led by Paulette Coronato, and his family are relocating out of term. who was chosen earlier this month to state over the summer. “I will greatly Calling Mr. Jones “my wingman,” head the party — will submit three miss Scotch Plains,” he said before Mayor Alexander Smith praised the names to the council as potential re- thanking the residents “for the oppor- deputy mayor, who served in that placements. The council will then tunity to serve.” He also thanked his capacity last year and this year, for his choose one and vote to elevate that council colleagues, past and present, guidance, and said he will be “sorely person to the governing body. Poten- the local press and the professional missed,” adding, “I cannot say how tial candidates to serve the rest of Mr. staff. much I’m going to miss you.” Coun- Jones’ term include the three GOP Mr. Jones, a Republican, was first cilwoman Rose Checchio said she council candidates in this fall’s elec- elected to the governing body in No- was “really sad” at Mr. Jones’ resig- tion — Andrew Bondarowicz, Jeff Kowalczyk and Sonali Dalvi. In other business Tuesday, the coun- cil agreed to look into an ordinance that would permit residents to have backyard chickens. Township Attor- ney William Robertson will draft an ordinance for the council’s consider- Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ation and said it will include language COMING SOON TO ASH BROOK...Construction of the new clubhouse, which will include a golf shop and full-service related to the permitted location of restaurant, is well underway at Ash Brook Golf Course in Scotch Plains. Ash Brook is operated by the County of Union, which the chickens, the number to be al- also operates Galloping Hill in Kenilworth. Both courses are managed by KemperSports. lowed, setback requirements for any chicken houses and noise restrictions. Jean Zuhl, a Livingston resident and New Facility For First Responders chicken owner, spoke to the council about her brood, calling chickens “less annoying than a dog” and extolling the freshness of their eggs. Mrs. Zuhl, To Be Priority, Mayor Says whose husband is a member of the Courtesy of Tom Kranz By FRED T. ROSSI three emergency-services providers municipal building and fire house on THANK YOU, COLLEGE CLUB...The Fanwood Borough Council on Monday local Rotary Club, said, in response to Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Park Avenue. a question from Councilman Spera, to ascertain what their departments night recognized the College Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains, a non-profit formed SCOTCH PLAINS — Mayor will require in any new facility — one It looks like the initial focus will be in 1933 to help young women pursue a college education by making scholarships that chickens do not attract predators on the Park Avenue lot since the state available. The College Club awarded a total of $30,750 in scholarships to 17 and pointed out that roosters are the Alexander Smith intimated last week that will likely be large enough to that visible progress on redevelop- house all three. As a result, the three has yet to inform towns about the women this year and more than $630,000 in scholarships since its founding 85 ones who tend to be the noisiest while process for applying for state library years ago. Accepting the proclamation from Councilwoman Kathy Mitchell, left, hens generally are not. ment in the downtown will not be will have to first be relocated from was President Melissa Tice (black jacket) and other members of the board. evident until after a new facility has their present facilities — the police construction funds that will be used Mayor Smith said he had been told, locally to finance part of the con- when he asked why chickens are not been built elsewhere in town for the from inside the municipal building, police and north-side fire headquar- the fire department from its aging struction of a new library building. permitted, that they are not pets. “I Once the RFPs are issued, accord- don’t see any major difference” be- ters and the rescue squad. headquarters behind the municipal BOE Honors Athletes, At last Wednesday’s meeting of the building and the rescue squad from ing to Thomas Strowe, the township’s tween chickens and typical domestic redevelopment coordinator, it is ex- pets, he said on Tuesday. Other coun- downtown redevelopment commit- its Bartle Avenue location — before tee, the mayor said the committee has any new construction can begin on or pected that interested developers will Rising Star Nominee cil members said they favored allow- have 45 to 60 days to submit their CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 been working with the heads of the near their present sites. The thinking is that proceeds from development proposals, which will By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL NJ.com Coach of the Year. ultimately require approval by the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the sale of municipal-owned proper- Awards also went to the district’s Fanwood Council Honors ties such as the firehouse and the township council. He said last week SCOTCH PLAINS – Before the track team for their North II Group IV municipal parking lot adjacent to town that the township will be receptive if start of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Section Title and for the golf team’s hall will finance the construction of a developers include some of their own Board of Education meeting held last North II Group III Sectional Champi- Residents, College Club new emergency-services facility as ideas for the redevelopment process. Thursday evening, the board recog- onship. By ZOE RADER Water awarded a $1,000 grant to the well as a new municipal building to Leigh Fleming, a planner with Har- nized high-school students for their In other business, the board unani- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Fanwood Rescue Squad, which ac- house township administrative of- bor Consultants, which is advising recent accomplishments. mously approved a resolution to cre- FANWOOD — During Monday cepted it and said the money would be fices. The mayor said last week he the redevelopment committee, warned Senior Sara Miller was honored for ate safe walking and biking routes for evening’s meeting of the borough used to purchase new gas detectors. was not ready to disclose where the that — due to inevitable delays caused her Paper Mill Playhouse 2018 Ris- Brunner and Coles Elementary council, several community members Other discussion topics included new facilities will be located. by permitting issues and possible in- ing Star nomination for Outstanding Schools and for the Terrill Middle were honored, summer activities were the Historic Preservation Meanwhile, the redevelopment volvement by state environmental and Performance by an Actress in a Lead- School sidewalks. The resolution announced and a council member Commission’s genealogy project committee is working to have a for- transportation agencies as well as ing Role. She played Princess noted the importance of providing “a demanded a nationwide revolution that will launch in the fall; the spring mal redevelopment plan for the Phase construction of a new emergency- Winnifred in Scotch Plains-Fanwood much needed safety improvement for regarding immigration policies. planting project that saw roughly 1 area of the downtown ready by services building — actual construc- High School’s recent production of those areas.” Council President Jack Molenaar 20 new trees planted, and the free month’s end along with a Request for tion in the downtown could “take a Once Upon a Mattress. Additionally, Brandon Glickstein led the meeting in place of Mayor summer movie series at La Grande Proposals (RFPs) from interested few years.” Mayor Smith said he Also honored was the Boys’ Var- addressed the board regarding re-in- Colleen Mahr. He recognized Mindy Park that will be held every Tues- developers. That area includes the hoped the new emergency-respond- sity Volleyball team for making it to stating Gary Wasserman as the head Scarlett, a community volunteer and day night. Despicable Me 3 will township-owned properties between ers facility will be built next year. and winning the first round of the coach of the Varsity Tennis team. board member on the Greater kick off this summer series on June Bartle Avenue and Grand Street where The mayor also spoke briefly about county’s championship. This was the According to Mr. Glickstein, Mr. Westfield Area Chamber of Com- 26. One film, The LEGO Batman the library and municipal parking lot a “very good meeting” he recently team’s inaugural year. The team’s Wasserman was let go from his coach- merce, as Volunteer of the Month. Movie, will be screened on Mon- are located and the township lot, CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 coach, Brock Hor, was named the CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Ms. Scarlett helps put together day, July 2. Fanwood’s Girls’ Night Out events, Councilman Anthony Carter, the which she said had a record number police department liaison, also noted of attendees last week. that during the month of May Bob Kruthers, a 60-year member Fanwood experienced 25 fire calls, of the Fanwood Rescue Squad, also 12 crimes and 10 adult arrests. was honored by the governing body. Toward the end of the meeting, The council noted his exceptional Councilwoman Mitchell brought up volunteer service, with Councilman two abrupt calls for action. First, after Tom Kranz saying Mr. Kruthers was attending a Municipal Alliance semi- the “heart and soul” of the organiza- nar last week on suicide, she said she tion. believes Fanwood needs to promptly The College Club of Fanwood- raise awareness of this issue among Scotch Plains was recognized for its the public and borough government. 85th anniversary this year. A non- “I think it’s very important that profit charitable group, the club people in the rescue squad are aware fundraises annually, most notably of these statistics and know how to through its sale of community calen- handle someone in that psychiatric dars. state,” she said. “I know it’s a lot of work. When In her council comments, Ms. Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times this started back in 1933, most women Mitchell strongly condemned the SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED...The Scotch Plains Business and Professional weren’t educated or going into four- Trump administration’s order to Association (SPBPA) handed out scholarship money to graduating high-school year college,” Councilwoman separate immigrant parents and chil- seniors on Monday evening. Pictured, from left to right, are: Karl Wirth, who is Katherine Mitchell said. “You did a dren at the nation’s borders that has attending Vanderbilt University; Mayor Alexander Smith, Niva Patel, who is attending the University of Pennsylvania, and SPBPA's Steve Goldberg, Lisa lot collectively and make us all un- been under fire the past week. Ms. Mohn and Jeff Stein. derstand the importance of higher Mitchell said she was “on a mis- NEW JERSEY’S BEST...During the Miss New Jersey Pageant held in Ocean City education.” sion” this past weekend and had PAGE INDEX last Saturday, former winners gather with Sally Johnson, right, a decades-long The organization has awarded more visited Congressman Leonard Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 17 Scotch Plains resident who has been the traveling companion of Miss New Jersey than half a million dollars in scholar- Lance’s (R-7th, Westfield) office of the Miss America Competition for 50 years. 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FANWOOD — Recreation Com- Mr. Budiansky said the commis- mission members are busy making sion is going forward with the repairs last minute preparations for the Tues- to the LaGrande Park outfield net- day, June 26, Party in the Park at ting. The company that the commis- LaGrande Park beginning at 6 p.m. sion is working with is unavailable The event runs until 8:30 p.m. when until July. Summer camp begins next a free showing of “Despicable Me 3” week and Mr. Budiansky said he will be held. The rain date is the doesn’t want a truck there when chil- following evening. There will be food dren are present. Therefore, the re- for sale, rides, laser tag, music, games pairs will not be made until approxi- Courtesy of Tom Kranz HELPING RESCUE SQUAD...The Fanwood Rescue Squad received a grant of with prizes and a challenge course. A mately mid-August. GOLF ENTHUSIASTS...Bob Cozzolina of Westfield and his grandson, Jake $1,000 from New Jersey American Water (NJAW) at Monday night’s borough minion will be at this event also. Mr. Budiansky spoke about the Bigham, attended the practice round at last week’s U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills council meeting. Accepting the grant from NJAW’s Manager of Operations Commission Chairman Joe Valente Union County Kids Recreation Trust Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y. Michael Bange, left, was Squad President Ed Winsor, accompanied by, pictured, also spoke briefly about the October Fund grant. In the past, the commis- from left to right, squad members Chrissy O’Connor, Maggie Richard, Lily Hsiao, 21 Fanwood 5K. He said the website sion received grant money, which was Nam-June Joe and Steve Siegal. is almost complete and he will be matched by the borough. The new seeking commission members to vol- application is due in late August. Mr. Scotch Plains Council unteer with this event soon. More Budiansky explained the grant appli- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Residents Press for Answers information to follow. cation process by stating the commis- Recreation Director Bob sion applies for the grant and he ex- ing homeowners to have chickens, ment will run through the end of the Budiansky spoke about the Forest plained how they will use the money. with Councilwoman Checchio say- year and costs no more than $12,000. On Police Misconduct Suit Road Park Master Plan. The contrac- He said the commission has to figure ing that the governing body needed to The council approved an ordinance By KATE BROWNE peatedly noted that the allegations in tors, CME Associates, have yet to out what they will use the money for. be careful with the ordinance to make restricting parking on the north side Specially Written For The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the complaint did not reflect the val- respond to a request about more de- Mr. Budiansky suggested using some sure “people are responsible and fol- of Emil Place. Last year, the planning MOUNTAINSIDE – The borough ues of the governing body or the tail about the park’s design. Mr. money toward the remaining 12 items low certain guidelines.” board approved a three-home devel- council on Tuesday night heard from Borough of Mountainside, and re- Budiansky is hoping to have more in the Forest Road Park Master Plan Later in the meeting, the council opment on Emil Place, a short dead- dozens of residents who expressed minded the pubic that employment information by the July commission that are not budgeted for. approved a resolution authorizing the end roadway that runs from Johnson concerns over a loss of trust in the law requires a full investigation be- meeting. Mr. Budiansky asked the commis- planning board to look into possibly Street, and requested that such a re- police department, the community’s fore taking actions against public The Forest Road Park skate park’s sion to review their materials pertain- declaring the property where Snuffy’s- striction be put into place. damaged reputation, and the poten- employees. They explained that the fence replacement was discussed. At ing to this project and come to the Pantagis is located as an Area in Need Township Manager Al Mirabella tial impact of legal fees on property borough’s insurance company had last month’s commission meeting Mr. July meeting with ideas for the use of of Redevelopment. Mayor Smith said reminded residents that the recently- values and tax rates from a lawsuit accepted coverage for the claims and Budiansky shared an email from a the grant money. the owners have planned some type of sent sewer utility bill will be the only filed by five members of the Moun- that there were limitations on what resident that lives near the park who The next recreation commission private development on the site and one issued. The council earlier agreed tainside Police Department and a part- information could be shared with the complained about the noise from the meeting will be Tuesday, July 24, at were told by township officials that the to a single annual billing versus the time female employee. The lawsuit public because of the pending lawsuit skate park. Mr. Budiansky spoke to LaGrande Park at 7:45 p.m. property is located in the next phase of previous two bills. The single bill is alleges sexist, racist and homophobic and the applicable laws regarding Police Chief Richard Trigo to see if downtown redevelopment efforts. now due on Saturday, September 1, conduct by Officers Andrew Huber employment matters. skate park noise complaints have been Declaring the property as an Area in Mr. Mirabella said. He also said sum- and Thomas Murphy and Police Chief Paul Peyton of The Scotch Plains- received by police. “There have not Need of Redevelopment would give mer hours at the municipal building Alan Attanasio. Fanwood filed an OPRA (Open Pub- been any complaints, not a one,” Mr. the redevelopment committee greater will mean later hours on Thursdays, Several times voices were raised as lic Records Act) request for the Budiansky said. Fanwood control over how the property may when offices will be open until 7 angry homeowners peppered council Santiago and Gibbons contracts, and The recreation director said he re- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ultimately be developed. p.m., and there will be a noon closing members and Borough Attorney John once received, the documents will be cently received a quote for over Germany,” Councilwoman Mitchell The council also approved a reso- on Fridays. Operating hours on Mon- Post regarding what they knew about posted on goleader.com/news/docs/. $8,000 for an acoustic fence at the said. “In order for evil to go on, good lution extending its shared-service days, Tuesdays and Wednesdays will that alleged police misconduct, when Also see related story on page 8. skate park. The commission chose men have to do nothing. It’s time we agreement with Fanwood under which remain the same. they knew it, and how they responded In other business, the council is- not to vote to accept this estimate or had a revolution in this country.” Fanwood’s Public Works Director At the start of the meeting, Mr. to the allegations in the lawsuit known sued proclamations congratulating not. “There is no guarantee this fabric The Fanwood Borough Council will Clint Dicksen oversees Scotch Plains’ Spera read a proclamation declaring as (Jeffrey) Stinner versus the Bor- Deerfield Elementary School co-vale- will do anything better than the trees,” meet again on Monday, July 2, at Public Works Department. The agree- July as Parks and Recreation Month. ough of Mountainside. dictorians Aaron Jiang and Emely Mr. Valente said. Trees were recently Borough Hall at 7 p.m. Several residents noted that the al- Radic and the class salutatorian, Ryan legations in the complaint are too Wangaski. A proclamation also was Brindle and Lombardo Meet numerous and too detailed to be false, issued acknowledging the coaches Fees Told for Attorneys, and laughed out loud when Mr. Post and players of the Mountainside About Westfield Ice Rink stated that it was unlikely that puni- Rebels, the members of the U10 travel tive damages not covered by the softball team who defeated the Ber- Santiago In Borough Suit By CHRISTINA M. HINKE been and will continue to remain borough’s insurance policy would be keley Heights Heat in a 9-to-6 victory Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times open,” Mayor Brindle said. awarded. in the Central Jersey Fast Pitch Soft- By PAUL J. PEYTON Mr. Santiago also previously WESTFIELD — Mayor Shelley “Mayor Lombardo and I have al- Many complained about a per- ball League Championship. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times served as police director in Newark, Brindle and Garwood Mayor Charles ready spoken several times about the ceived lack of transparency and ac- In response to commuters’ concerns MOUNTAINSIDE — Mountain- Trenton and Irvington. The borough Lombardo met Tuesday to walk rink,” Mayor Brindle affirmed. countability and pressed for answers regarding a lack of parking and lengthy side will pay former state police su- has also hired William Maderer, a through installation of the ice rink The new Mindowaskin Park play- on how Mayor Paul N. Mirabelli and waiting lists to obtain a spot in the perintendent Joseph Santiago up to former Assistant United States At- that is to be set up in the fall at ground is expected to be installed Councilmen Keith Turner, Robert municipal lot, Councilman Robert $17,500 as part of a 90-day strategic torney for New Jersey, to investi- Gumbert Park and will remain open immediately after the old equipment Messler and Glenn Mortimer, the Messler advised that five additional evaluation of the Mountainside Po- gate the allegations that were first through most of the winter, address is demolished later this month, Town members of the council’s Police Com- spots have been created at the lice Department following the filing made in February. The borough has concerns, and explain the permits and Administrator Jim Gildea said. Corby mittee, responded to the allegations Mountainside Public Library. Coun- of a lawsuit with the Superior Court also retained the Gibbons Law Firm improvements to the park, Mayor Associates was granted a $16,875 which were first raised by a plaintiff’s cilwoman Deanna Andre thanked the of New Jersey by five members of the to represent the borough in the law- Brindle said at the Tuesday town coun- contract to remove and dispose of the attorney in January 2017. The audi- community for its support of the sec- police department claiming that they suit. cil meeting. playground equipment. ence booed loudly when, on the ad- ond annual Senior Citizen Prom and have been subjected to a hostile work- In addition to the investigation by “He didn’t raise any concerns that The park also is to have newly vice of Mr. Post, the council members the Memorial Day Parade and re- place. Mr. Maderer, the Union County hadn’t already been addressed. And poured pathways, with either asphalt declined to answer questions regard- minded everyone of the upcoming The officers making the allegations Prosecutor’s Office has begun its own we agreed to cooperate and collabo- or concrete, stamped concrete or ing their role and response. Fourth of July fireworks display. are Officers Christopher Feighner, investigation into the allegations. rate for a successful outcome for all. colorized concrete. The parking area Others asked why police officers Richard Latargia, Thomas Norton, The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Those lines of communication have by the playground also is to have a who were captured on videotapes Jeffrey Stinner and James Urban, and Times filed an OPRA (Open Public new walkway in front of where the engaging in inappropriate conduct SP-F BOE part-time employee in the department, Records Act) request for the cars park and the walkway behind the were placed on paid leave rather than Amy Colineri. Santiago and Gibbons contracts, Westfield High School parking area is to be removed for being immediately terminated and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Detective Sergeant Andrew Huber and once received, the documents safety purposes. why the borough council had voted to ing position because he did not teach and Lieutenant Thomas Murphy and will be posted on Sophomore Dies A $2.7-million contract to Fischer approve a resolution indemnifying in the district. Police Chief Alan Attanasio have www.goleader.com/news/docs/. By SARAH MCGRAIL Contracting was awarded to make them in the event of an adverse judg- Many current and past high-school been placed on administrative leave. Mr. Santiago runs a consulting firm, Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times various road improvements, as well ment in the lawsuit. tennis players attended the meeting Lieutenant Joseph Giannuzzi has Santiago Associates LLC, which pro- WESTFIELD — Schools Superin- as to cover the cost for the pathways There was visible dismay when, to speak on Coach Wasserman’s be- been put in charge of the police de- vides police consulting services. Per tendent Margaret Dolan, Ed.D., at Mindowaskin Park. during the business portion of half. partment. the agreement, his firm will be paid started Tuesday’s board of education A new app, SeeClickFix, will be Tuesday’s council meeting, council Cailin Frantz gave the state required “While we welcome your (resi- $250 per hour with an amount not to meeting on a somber note, offering rolled out in about two months, after members unanimously voted to cre- most recent Harassment Intimidation dents’) questions, our attorneys exceed $17,500. condolences to the parents of a the council approved a contract of ate an emergency appropriation of and Bullying (H.I.B.) report. Accord- have advised us to refrain from The Gibbons Law Firm will be Westfield High School sophomore $10,800 with the company. Residents $200,000 for the purpose of funding ing to her report, there were 21 H.I.B. commenting on specific allegations paid on an hourly basis. Those fees who died on Sunday evening. will be able to report issues such as the expenses associated with the law- investigations with four confirmed or claims. We will try to be as are as follows: attorneys Christine “Words cannot convey the grief we potholes on the app. suit, which includes the costs incurred cases for 2017-2018. transparent as possible, but our Amalfe, $425 per hour; Suzanne feel in the Westfield Public Schools The town council adopted the or- by independent attorney William The report also stated that one case answers must be somewhat con- Brock, $325 per hour; Timothy community over the death of Carthoris dinance that restricts short-term rent- Maderer, a former Assistant United was based on religion, one on a men- strained while this matter remains Tremba, $295 per hour, and a parale- ‘Carter’ Uziel,” Ms. Dolan said. “This als of homes. The ordinance applies States attorney, who is expected to tal or physical disability, one was in active litigation and there is an gal at $175 per hour. There was no tragic loss touches us all and we ex- to a short-term temporary rental. It provide a “personnel report” on or based on race or color and one was ongoing investigation,” according maximum fee set for Gibbons, ac- tend our condolences to Carter’s fam- also does not allow a home to be about July 4. based on ancestry or religion. Disci- to a statement from Mayor Paul cording to a copy of a letter from ily.” rented out to multiple people who Christine A. Amalfe, an attorney pline for such cases was reported as Mirabelli and the borough council Gibbons to the borough obtained by The board said counselors would are unrelated. It says a homeowner with the law firm of Gibbons LLC, is including parent conferences, student issued June 5. The Times. be available for students who wanted can rent out his or her entire home to defending the borough in the litiga- conferences, recess detentions, sus- to speak to them. one party for under 30 days and for tion, and Joseph Santiago has been pensions, Loss of Privileges (LOP) no more than 60 days in one year, retained to conduct a review of the and police notification. Town Attorney Thomas Jardim said. police department, a process the The next board meeting is sched- Finance Chairwoman Linda mayor noted would likely take be- uled for Thursday, June 28, at 7:30 Facility Habgood said the cash management tween three and four months. Mr. p.m., in the administration building at CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 plan the town council approved Santiago previously served as New Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street had with representatives from the state would enable the town to invest its Jersey State Police superintendent and in Scotch Plains. There is no meeting Department of Transportation and NJ cash in very low risk investment op- as public safety director in several scheduled for July. An August meet- Transit. Among the matters discussed portunities with current rates at 1.75 towns. ing is slated for Thursday, August 30, were ways to alleviate truck traffic on percent. Mayor Mirabelli and Mr. Post re- at 7:30 p.m. Park Avenue so that more than 3,000 “It’s a good time to be doing it as trucks are not passing through the interest rates go up,” Councilwoman downtown. He said county transpor- Habgood said. “It will add to our tation officials will conduct a traffic revenue over time.” study, the results of which will be In other business, the council ap- forwarded to their state counterparts. proved a permit for a fireworks dis- NC& The mayor said NJ Transit is “very play on Saturday, June 30, at Echo Jewelers interested” in a possible bus park- Lake Country Club for a private and-ride facility for commuters on member social event. The permit Route 22 and said township officials costs $400 and there is an additional will be putting together a formal pro- charge for a fire department official posal for consideration by the agency. to be on hand. Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times BULKY WASTE COLLECTION...One person's trash might be another person's treasure, but Scotch Plains' bulky household waste pickup continues through the end of this month.

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PUBLICATION Jaruzelski Wins National Kean Files OPRA for Business Editors Award Financial Documents WESTFIELD – Barry Jaruzelski, a TRENTON — Senate Minority/ budget rapidly approaching, we were principal with Strategy&, PwC’s strat- Republican Leader Tom Kean, Jr. left with no choice but to file a com- egy consulting business, received the (R-21st, Westfield) says the admin- plaint today (June 14) to obtain ac- 2018 National Gold Award for out- istration of Governor Phil Murphy cess to the public records that will standing Web Feature Article or has failed to comply with the New allow us to perform our constitution- “Azbee” from the American Society Jersey Open Public Records Act ally mandated duties.” of Business Publication Editors, for (OPRA) by improperly withholding The records requested by Senate his article titled “Will Stronger Bor- readily available public financial Republicans were produced for credit- ders Weaken Innovation?” documents that were requested more rating agencies this spring by the Trea- Published in the winter issue of than 45 days ago from the Treasury sury Department. Since the documents the management journal Department. were provided to the rating agencies strategy+business, the article sum- The charge was made in a com- with the intent of influencing the pur- marized the influential “Global In- plaint filed by Sen. Kean with the chase of bonds, they are required by novation 1000” study, which exam- Government Records Council federal law to be truthful and free of ines the research and development (GRC), the state entity responsible misleading statements. investment trends among the world’s for adjudicating complaints related “We believe these documents pro- Jim Lowney/County of Union 1,000 largest public corporations in WE APPRECIATE OUR TOWN CLERKS...Union County Freeholder Vice- to the denial of access to public vide the best shot of getting an honest terms of R&D spending. Now in its Chairwoman Bette Jane Kowalski and Freeholder Rebecca Williams join Union agency records. Sen. Kean said view of the Murphy Administration’s 13th year, the study was created and County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi in welcoming members of the Union County Treasury officials have granted fiscal outlook for the state,” Sen. Kean is still led by Mr. Jaruzelski, a long- Municipal Clerks Association to the County Clerk’s annual appreciation lun- themselves multiple extensions to said. time Westfield resident and a prin- cheon in honor of municipal clerks. This year’s luncheon was held at The Snyder delay responding to the OPRA re- Sen. Kean urged the GRC to expe- cipal in the firm’s Florham Park Barry Jaruzelski Academy of Elizabethtown in Elizabeth. quest with information that he be- dite a hearing on his Denial of Access office. lieves is critical to informing legis- Complaint. The study’s findings show that largest awards competitions in U.S. lators engaged in budget and tax growing economic nationalism is business publishing, spanning both Help Is Available for deliberations. forcing multi-national companies to print and the web. The awards recog- “Senate Republicans submitted an Bill to Study Why N.J. question the sustainability of their nize outstanding editorial and cre- OPRA request to the Treasury De- Students Pick Out global R&D networks. ative work by magazines, newsletters Suicide Prevention partment in April to obtain documents “We’re very proud of the award and digital media. COUNTY – The Union County you have the warning signs of suicide, detailing New Jersey’s finances that Of State Schools OK’d and its acknowledgment of the Mr. Jaruzelski’s Global Innovation Board of Chosen Freeholders reminds or if you know someone who has these have already been provided to Wall TRENTON — The New Jersey Sen- study’s impact on understanding the 1000 study previously received the residents that trained counselors at signs, please reach out to NJ Hopeline, Street,” said Sen. Kean. “We’re con- ate has approved legislation by Senate drivers of successful innovation,” National Gold Award for Original NJ Hopeline will provide confiden- or to anyone who can offer help.” cerned that the Murphy Minority Leader Tom Kean, Jr. (R- said Mr. Jaruzelski, who also is the Research in 2011 and 2014. In 2013 tial, anonymous guidance for people Common warning signs of suicide Administration’s repeated failure to 21st, Westfield) to study why so many U.S. leader of PwC’s Industrial Prod- Mr. Jaruzelski was named one of the who may be having suicidal thoughts, include talking about feeling trapped, provide any responsive documents is New Jersey high-school graduates ucts Advisory Practice. “Top 25 Consultants” by Consulting or who know someone at risk. hopeless or in unbearable pain; re- a deliberate effort to force legislators choose to attend college in other states. The “Azbee” awards are one of the magazine. NJ Hopeline may be contacted 24/ searching ways to kill oneself, such to vote on nearly $2 billion of tax An analysis by The Washington 7 by phone at (855) 654-6735 or by as obtaining a gun; and behavior increases proposed by the Governor Post of data from the National Center live chat at njhopeline.com. changes involving sleep habits, drugs, without the disclosure of relevant for Education Statistics shows New Coleman Comments on In addition, Union County residents alcohol or mood swings. budget information. With our June 30 Jersey’s export of 31,510 graduates can contact the county’s Behavioral Behavioral Health is part of the deadline for adopting a new state in 2008 was the most in the nation. Health office during regular business Union County Department of Human That is nearly double the loss of the Shooting In Trenton hours at (908) 527-4846 for informa- Services, Division of Planning. More next highest state, Texas, of 17,716 EWING — Congresswoman “So many times since being elected tion on local resources for counseling information is available at ucnj.org/ Bramnick and Levine students. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12th, to Congress, I’ve begged people to and treatment. departments/human-services. Agree That Prop. Taxes Mr. Kean’s legislation, S-518, di- Trenton) released the following state- take this seriously. As it comes home “The recent deaths of designer Kate NJ Hopeline is administered by rects the New Jersey secretary of higher ment on the shooting at the Art All to my own district, I’m heartbroken Spade and chef Anthony Bourdain Rutgers University Behavior Health Should Be Deducted education, in consultation with the Night festival in Trenton: knowing we could make it harder to remind us that anyone, at any stage or Care, a member of the National Sui- TRENTON – Assembly Republi- state’s commissioner of education, to “I am saddened and angered at the access these weapons. Dozens of the station of life, can be overwhelmed cide Prevention Lifeline. The Life- can Leader Jon Bramnick (R-21st, conduct a study to determine the ex- violence that took place at Art All Night congressmen and women I work with by their circumstances,” Freeholder line may be contacted for help at 1- Westfield) said he agrees with an op- tent and causes of the out-migration of early this morning, and I am praying for every day have gotten the call I got Chairman Sergio Granados said. “If (800) 273-8255. ed by Yankees president Randy New Jersey’s high-school graduates all of the families involved, but, as I’ve this morning alerting them to a shoot- Levine in Newsmax asking the IRS to colleges and universities in other said before, that’s not enough. After ing in their district. For anyone that to allow residents to fully deduct states. every shooting, we talk about motive, hasn’t, I’m asking to work with you NJ Transit OKs Financing their state property taxes on their The legislation now heads to the mental illness and every other distrac- now, before it happens to you. There federal income taxes through chari- General Assembly for consideration. tion from the real problem — guns. are bills ready for consideration right table contributions. “New Jersey has some of the stron- now. We just need to be brave enough For New Portal Bridge “We need to deduct our property Cranford Chamber to gest gun safety legislation in the coun- to call for votes.” NEWARK — The NJ Transit Board woman Dianne Gutierrez-Scaccetti. taxes,” said Mr. Bramnick (R-21st, try. That should make it very clear The 12th Congressional District in- of Directors has approved a financing “The time is long overdue for a new Westfield). “New Jersey sends more Host Connections Event that this is a problem we can only cludes most of Scotch Plains and all of agreement with the New Jersey Eco- portal bridge, which is the foundation than enough money to Washington. CRANFORD — The Cranford Area solve at the national level, with Con- Fanwood. nomic Development Authority of many commuter frustrations. The Charitable deductions for property Chamber of Commerce will host an- gress leading the way. Despite all of (EDA), which provides up to $600 taxpayers of New Jersey deserve a taxes are allowed in other states and other Cranford Connections Over our state’s efforts, New Jersey is not million toward the construction of a transportation system, which will should be allowed in New Jersey. The Coffee breakfast. 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Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC 1827 East Second Street Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 www.jonbramnick.com A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 21, 2018 Page 3 Westfield Woman Receives Peyton's Coleman Reso. Acknowledges Stroke Hero Award Peek at the Week War on Drugs Failures WESTFIELD — The American In Politics WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the whelmingly White users, we must Heart Association and American By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times House prepares to vote on more than acknowledge our failures to do the Stroke Association recognized a 20 bills aimed at fighting the opioid same with victims of color.” Westfield resident for her life-sav- Armstead Defeats Hickey budgets of our hospitals and the health epidemic over the next two weeks, According to the Drug Policy Alli- ing efforts. The American In Linden Mayor Primary care they are able to provide,” con- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D- ance, in 2016 the U.S. made over 1.5 Heartsavers and Stroke Heroes On Primary Night, Linden Mayor cluded Asw. Muñoz, a registered 12th, Trenton) announced a resolu- million arrests for drug law violations Awards are held annually to com- Derek Armstead and his slate of coun- nurse. tion that seeks parity in the treatment with 84 percent of those for posses- mend individuals, organizations and cil candidates defeated a line of can- Verrazano Bridge Has Been of drug use and addiction and a for- sion only. People of color made up 57 schools throughout the Garden State didates supported by the city’s Demo- Misspelled for Over 50 Years mal apology for the War on Drugs. percent of those incarcerated for a for taking extraordinary steps to cratic Committee chaired by State The New York state Senate unani- House Resolution 933 expresses the drug offense in state prisons. strengthen the American Heart As- Senator Nicholas Scutari, who also mously passed a bill that would cor- sense of Congress that the War on The 12th Congressional District sociation Chain of Survival or for is the Union County Democratic rect the spelling of a bridge that has Drugs failed, and calls out the dispar- includes most of Scotch Plains and rescue efforts that saved a life of chairman. been wrong for over 50 years, accord- ate treatment of individuals all of Fanwood. someone experiencing a cardiac or Mayor Armstead received 3,797 ing to an NBC Washington report. criminalized for drug use — fre- stroke emergency. votes, or 60 percent of the vote, while New York City’s Verrazano-Nar- quently people of color who used Electronics Recycling The five critical steps or “links” in Councilwoman Gretchen Hickey re- rows Bridge, which is spelled with crack and cocaine — to ensure that all the Chain of Survival include: Early ceived 2,258 tallies representing al- one “Z,” should have two “Zs” for future drug policy is based on evi- Event on June 30 Access (know the warning signs of most 36 percent of the vote. Italian explorer Giovanni da dence-based healthcare solutions. COUNTY – Union County is offer- sudden cardiac arrest, heart attack Rhashonna Cosby received 277 votes. Verrazzano, who discovered New “The War on Drugs didn’t just fail ing a free electronics recycling event and stroke and call 9-1-1 immedi- Menendez-McCormick Race York Harbor in 1524. to stem the damage of addiction, its on Saturday, June 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 ately), Early Cardiopulmonary Re- Was Close in Local Towns The New York Senate bill aimed at very declaration failed to meet the p.m., at the Union County Vocational- suscitation (CPR), Early Defibrilla- June Rogers A review of the U.S. Senate Demo- fixing the spelling error passed 61-0 values of equality and justice our Technical Schools campus, 1776 tion, Early Advanced Care, and Inte- cratic Primary Election results shows and is now headed to the Assembly. nation was founded on,” Congress- Raritan Road, Scotch Plains. grated Post-Cardiac Arrest Care. rived, Barry was transported to the that two-term incumbent Senator The New York Daily News has re- woman Watson Coleman said. “Con- Any Union County resident may June Rogers, from Westfield, was hospital where he received the care Robert Menendez barely defeated ported Metropolitan Transportation gress has rightly decided to tackle the bring unwanted televisions, comput- recognized as a Stroke Hero for he needed. publisher Lisa McCormick of Authority officials say it would be too opioid epidemic with evidence-based ers, printers and other electronic recognizing the symptoms in her As Barry notes, June is the real Rahway. Mr. Menendez won expensive to change all the signs, policies that seek to solve the issue of equipment to this e-cycling site. There husband, Barry. Barry Rogers was hero of the story after recognizing the Westfield by 46 votes, Cranford by brochures, maps and websites, noting addiction. But for years, we is a limit of six items per vehicle. home making his routine protein signs of a stroke just minutes after it 13 votes, Summit by nine votes, that it cost $4 million to change the criminalized addiction in ways that For more details on local curbside shake when he started to have began. Her FAST action helped save Fanwood by 41 votes and Scotch name of New York’s Triborough caused irreparable harm not just to recycling, visit the “Curbside Recy- trouble grabbing the scoop and was his life. F.A.S.T. stands for: Face Plains by 243 votes. Bridge to the Robert F. Kennedy users, but their families, neighbor- cling” link at ucnj.org/recycling or experiencing a variety of sensations Drooping, Arm Weakness, Speech He will now face Bob Hugin of Bridge in 2008. hoods and communities. As we offer contact a local recycling coordinator. throughout his body. He called out Difficulty, and Time to call 9-1-1. Fanwood in the General Election. up funding and resources to address For more details on upcoming recy- to his wife, June. When June asked Anyone can learn CPR and know Muñoz Questions Murphy’s the disease of addiction among over- cling events, visit ucnj.org/recycling. what was wrong, she saw that he the signs of a stroke. Visit heart.org/ Priorities With Charity Care Bill Protecting Minors could only respond with a grunt. handsonlyCPR for a short instruc- Assemblywoman Nancy Muñoz From Forced Marriages She recognized Barry’s trouble tional video on hands-only CPR that (R-21st, Summit) said she is worried Jan C. Herringer Elected speaking as a possible symptom of could help save a life. that Governor Phil Murphy’s priori- OK’d By Assembly a stroke and called for Emergency For more information, visit ties will harm the state’s charity care TRENTON -- Legislation spon- Medical Services. After EMS ar- strokeassociation.org. recipients. Gov. Murphy plans on sored by Assemblywoman Nancy F. President of N.Y. CPA Group delaying payments to the state’s health Muñoz (R-21st, Summit) protecting insurance program for low-income minors from being forced into ar- NEW YORK – Jan C. Herringer Lance Awarded Honor families because of a shortfall in the ranged marriages was advanced last of Westfield, a CPA and partner at state’s general fund. week by the Assembly. The bill, S- BDO USA, LLP, began her one-year For Cancer Work “The so-called structural budget 427/A-865, prohibits individuals un- term as president of the New York deficit is Murphy’s own making,” der the age of 18 from marrying or State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Con- vors and loved ones. These wonder- Asw. Muñoz said. “If he found enough entering into a civil union. on June 1. gressman Leonard Lance (R-7th, ful groups need our help in Congress money in the general fund to give State law permits anyone under the A member of the NYSSCPA since Westfield) has been selected as one to make sure the U.S. is doing all it raises to his administration and pub- age of 18 to marry with consent from 2005, one of Ms. Herringer’s goals as of two lawmakers nationwide to be can in the global race for the cure,” lic unions, why can’t he pay for the a parent or guardian. A Superior Court president will be diversity and inclu- honored with the Congressional Mr. Lance said. health care of the most vulnerable judge also must approve if the person sion within the profession, expand- Champion Award by One Voice Mr. Lance, a member of the House New Jerseyans?” is under 16 years of age. Asw. Muñoz ing the work of the NYSSCPA Diver- Against Cancer (OVAC). OVAC is a Energy and Commerce Health Com- According to a press release from said Fraidy Reiss, director of Un- sity and Inclusion Committee, which coalition of the nation’s leading pub- mittee, has led the Rare Disease Cau- the Assemblywoman’s office, Gov. chained At Last, a group that helps aims to attract and advance aspiring lic interest groups representing mil- cus and cancer-related initiatives Murphy gave about 35,000 state em- young women and girls escape forced professionals. lions of cancer researchers, patients, through recent legislative accomplish- ployees a $150-million raise in April marriages, reached out to her for leg- Prior to her presidency, she served survivors and their families. ments. In the recent spending agree- and signed legislation boosting sala- islation to address the issue. Ms. Reiss as a member of the NYSSCPA Board Jan C. Herringer “Cancer has been the great health ment, Mr. Lance and other lawmak- ries for judges, cabinet officials, was forced to marry against her will by of Directors and Executive Commit- menace of the last century. Everyone ers fought for an additional $2 billion county prosecutors and top legisla- her family when she was a teenager. tee, and as past chairwoman of the can Institute of CPAs (AICPA). knows someone who has faced a can- in funding for the National Institutes tive aides by $15.6 million. Nearly 3,500 marriages involving Accounting and Auditing Oversight Ms. Herringer received her B.A. in cer diagnosis. I work in Congress of Health. Charity care is matched by federal at least one partner under 18 took and Auditing Standards committees, economics from SUNY Cortland, her along bipartisan lines to strengthen “Ridding our world of this terrible funding, which doubles the loss to the place in New Jersey from 1995 to and was a member of the board’s M.S. in economics from The New the federal research entities and knock disease would be the accomplishment of industry when any cuts are proposed. 2012, according to Ms. Reiss. Audit Committee in 2014. School, and her M.B.A. in account- down regulatory barriers that are not this generation,” concluded Mr. Lance. “What makes this so infuriating is The Assembly and Senate over- Ms. Herringer is the current mem- ing from CUNY’s Baruch College keeping up with modern technology. The 7th District includes Cranford, that every dollar delayed for state whelming approved the same bill last ber of the NYSSCPA Legislative Task (Zicklin School of Business). She lives Groups like One Voice Against Can- Garwood, Mountainside and funding is a dollar delayed in federal session, but it was vetoed by then Force. She also serves as a member of in Westfield with her husband, Will- cer fight every day for patients, survi- Westfield. funding. That is a huge blow to the Governor Chris Christie. the governing council for the Ameri- iam.

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Bartiromo out of a military camp COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION and Freeholder Alexander Mirabella congratulate Stephanie Bagniewski of the Cranford Fire Department and Matthew Ridge of the Fanwood Fire Department 2. Carse – Low, fertile land, adjacent to Christina M. Hinke Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly a river EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS on graduating the Union County Fire Training Academy during a ceremony at Union County College in Cranford. They were joined by Deputy Chief Steve Ruhl 3. Acrobates – Australian flying mar- (Ret.), the Dean of the Union County Fire Training Academy. Twenty-one new supial SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe firefighters from the Fall 2017/Spring 2018 classes graduated the Union County 4. Graywacke – A conglomerate rock Fire Training Academy during the ceremony. consisting of rounded pebbles and sand One-year – $36 • Two-year – $68 • Three-year – $99 firmly united TIENDA 1. A booth or shop Letters to the Editor 2. Toss; hurl Our Class of 2018 Possesses 3. A court entirely round a temple, surrounded by a wall Expediency Over Accountability; 4. Literary works Much Potential For Success SAPO Eventually You Reap What You Sow 1. Lacking adequate mental power Today and tomorrow, the Class of 2018 at our local not only as students but as citizens as well, and many 2. The toadfish In reading the letter from Messrs. level of accountability in the budget 3. Pertaining to the maple family of high schools will accept their diplomas at graduation are the recipients of scholarships and other honors Friedman, Slater and Galligan per- process. trees ceremonies, before audiences of proud families and reflecting their success and commitment. These taining to the potential politization of By the way, there is currently a 4. Saturated; soaked the Westfield School Board elections moratorium on the potential of mov- CARABAO friends, taking with them a lifetime of memories as members of our community will now take their 1. Relating to pigs; swine well as aspirations for still another lifetime ahead. diverse skills, talents and dreams to college cam- (SP Times / Westfield Leader June 7), ing the election back to April as the 2. A rabbit or hare Both Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School and puses near and far, to the military and into the my thoughts turned to the movie ramifications of having provided the 3. A Philippine water buffalo Casablanca and the line uttered by original option are being “studied” in 4. A slaughterhouse for animals Cranford High School will hold their commence- workforce. Captain Renault as he was being Trenton. PANDIT ment exercises today, June 21, as will Arthur L. We congratulate all our graduates, including those handed his winnings at Rick’s Cafe: If a Board can justify its spending 1. An uproar; clamor Johnson High School in Clark, which enrolls elementary- and middle-school students now pre- “I am shocked, shocked to find that by objective and subjective metrics 2. One who endures great pain or suf- gambling is going on in here.” in line with the values of its home fering Garwood students. paring to ascend to the next level of their school 3. A type of short whip Westfield High School’s graduation ceremony careers, and those receiving undergraduate and As someone who fought against a community, it should have nothing to similar trade-off being made in Scotch fear from a direct vote on its budget. 4. In India, a scholar or learned man will take place tomorrow, June 22. Governor graduate degrees from colleges and universities. Plains-Fanwood, I can only ask: What Indeed, in years past budgets were Livingston High School in Berkeley Heights, which We can only envision what they will achieve in the did they really expect? rarely voted down in either district. includes Mountainside students, graduated its se- years ahead. To be sure, they acknowledge the By the same token, however, if parti- Letters to nior class on Tuesday. For guiding and supporting them on their scholas- possibility of this occurring as a re- sans from either party truly reflect the Editor Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains, tic journeys, we also commend their parents, their sult of moving the School Board elec- similar community values, what tion to November and (my emphasis) would there be to fear from their Mother Seton Regional High School in Clark, Mount teachers and administrators, coaches and counse- removing a direct vote on the district participation beyond a learning curve? Being Drawn Into That Saint Mary Academy in Watchung, Roselle Catholic lors, employers and spiritual advisors. All of these budget so long as it stayed within Or, rather, is the fear actually of in Roselle, Oratory Prep, Oak Knoll School Of The individuals have played integral roles in helping certain (broad) parameters. In Scotch what someone might learn of the pro- Type Of Behavior Holy Child and Kent Place School, all in Summit, these young people develop their potential inside Plains-Fanwood this trade-off was cess and question it? Your editorial of June 14,2018 call- among other area schools, also recently graduated and outside the classroom. justified by savings associated with I would argue that both my Board ing for civility in the general election the costs of a second election, and the and that of Westfield opted for expe- campaigns of this coming fall was their own 12th-grade students. We wish our high-school and college graduates administrative time spent to justify diency over accountability. Eventu- well intentioned and appropriate. Collectively, these newly-minted alumni have al- happiness and success as they bid farewell to their the budget that could be spent more ally you reap what you sow. However without more civility being ready racked up impressive records in academics, alma maters and prepare for the next chapter in productively elsewhere. My argument Michael Lewis demonstrated by the White House’s athletics, the arts, community service and charitable their lives, and encourage them to maintain ties to was and remains that both were the Fanwood current occupant any calls for civility activities, the job market and other endeavors. They their hometowns. No matter how far they may price of maintaining a non-partisan from other candidates is futile. When a crass and belligerent indi- are aware and informed about key issues in their venture in their educational and professional pur- We Can Save The Historic Pierson- vidual displays such conduct in the neighborhoods and their nation, and they want to suits, they will forever be a part of our community. highest office in the land it is difficult have an impact. We likewise hope our community will always re- Clark Home on Broad St. not to be drawn into that type of These graduates have distinguished themselves main a part of them. Do you recall passing by the In 1777, Daniel Pierson, as a 2nd behavior in order to defend yourself. Pierson-Clark House, located at 1481 lieutenant in the Continental Army, Perhaps your well- meaning editorial East Broad Street, close to Spring- defended Westfield in the little-known should be directed toward 1600 Penn- Towns Need to Work Together field Avenue? Built in 1755, it is an Battle of Short Hills. sylvania Avenue, Washington D.C. important piece of Westfield’s his- During the winter of 1777-1778, James LaCorte tory. You have likely passed this house Daniel Pierson camped at Valley Surrogate of Union County numerous times without noticing it, Forge with General George Washing- Elizabeth Regarding High-Density Housing but you may remember when it was ton. News Clip scheduled for demolition last year. In 1839, Andrew Hetfield Clark Item 2018-06-18 nj.com - "If the gov- Last week Scotch Plains hosted a meeting with a additional children who reside in these develop- The proposal to demolish the home bought the home. He taught at The ernor doesn't compromise and doesn't state lawmaker on the issue of affordable housing. ments. In this regard, we believe school boards and subdivide the property to build Union Schoolhouse, the Presbyterian talk, then it's a long shutdown, in my townhouses in its place was canceled Church, and later became Westfield’s opinion," Asm. Jon Bramnick said. Mr. As we have said, the real impact is from high-density should be represented on planning boards in addi- Bramnick emphasized he does not sup- after failing to get the required vari- first superintendent of schools. port either Gov. Murphy's or the legisla- housing developments being built not just in our tion to state mandates that require mayors (or their ances. During the Revolutionary War, backyards but all over New Jersey, as only 15 designees) and town council representatives sit on tive Democrats' budget proposals. "Only The Pierson-Clark home is once Captain Billy Clark helped capture a in Trenton do you see a shut down in percent of the housing in these developments is town planning boards. again going on the market, and this cannon called “old one horn” that is government because Democrats cannot classified as affordable, with the rest sold at market- Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi, a Republican time, the seller is offering the public now in Fairview Cemetery. decide which taxes to raise," he said. rate prices. Neighboring towns need to work to- representing the 39th legislative district that covers a chance to save it. Specifically, the The home appears in at least two News Clip property owner is willing to donate films made by D..W. Griffith, who Item 2018-06-18 Cranford - On gether as developments approved in Cranford or Bergen and Passaic Counties, has said on her website the house to any individual or organi- made a number of films in Westfield Wednesday, JULY 4, 2018, a fireworks Garwood impact the quality of life in Westfield and that “Rutgers economists predict average (popula- zation who is willing to pay for the in 1910. Mary Pickford, the most display will be the highlight of Cranfords other towns up and down North and South Avenues tion) growth to only be 0.3 percent a year until 2026, move. famous female star of her day, is in Annual Fourth of July Celebration. The day-long community festival will offer and connecting roadways. an increase of only about 219,000 residents...(Yet) In response, we, as representatives one of them. something for everyone, including canoe Westfield and Cranford have been watching as our communities are being told they have to build to of the Town of Westfield, The The home was featured on the cover races, a one-mile fun run and a four-mile housing plans for the Casale/Petro property have accommodate made up population increases of as Westfield Historic Preservation Com- of the program celebrating Westfield’s run, plus food vendors in the park. There mission, and Westfield Historical 200th anniversary in 1920 and ap- will also be amusement rides and games been discussed by the Garwood Borough Council much as 30 percent.” She says education costs Society are reaching out to the pears in many history books. at 5 p.m. The festivities will begin at 9 and Planning Board. Clark and other towns will be would increase by over $11.75 billion to cover this Westfield community to solicit your The Pierson-Clark home is one of a.m. with canoe races scheduled at the watching as Hartz Mountain Industries’ application significant increase in housing. help and suggestions, with the hope the few remaining houses in Westfield Cranford Canoe Club, 250 Springfield to rezone 750 Walnut Avenue, a commercial site on Why don’t towns work together to oppose this that a solution to save the home may from the 1700’s. These homes are Ave., Cranford. Registration will be im- emerge. vitally important to telling the story mediately before the races at 8:30 a.m. on the Clark border, for residential housing resumes insanity? Meanwhile, our Legislature needs to move Here are some historical facts on of our town’s rich history. Once they July 4th at the Canoe Club. The Jaycees before the Cranford Planning Board on Wednesday, pieces of legislation forward addressing affordable/ will conduct their Annual Firecracker the Pierson and Clark families, the disappear, an important chapter in Run beginning with a one-mile Fun Run July 18. Hartz wants to build 905 apartment units on high-density housing quickly before it is too late. original owners of the home who were Westfield’s history will disappear too. at 8:30 a.m. and a four-miler at 9 a.m. at the site. This is not a Democrat or Republican issue, but a pioneers in founding our Town of A Facebook page has been created Nomahegan Park, Springfield Ave., In our view, all of the developments either being quality of life issue for New Jerseyans. Westfield: for the historic Pierson-Clark home Cranford. For more info regarding regis- The plot was purchased by Daniel (you do not need to be a Facebook tration and the race go to considered or already approved impact the entire What will happen if we wind up with more hous- Pierson in 1752 and was originally member to view the site). Here you www.cranfordjaycees.com.. The fire- region from increased road congestion and noise to ing in this state than we have renters and buyers? 149 acres; the house was built in can watch a video about its history, works will begin at 9:15 p.m. at poorer air quality. And the communities themselves Who will pay the debt? Will there be a massive tax 1755. learn of its importance to the town, Nomahegan Park. face significant impacts on local school systems as hike to bail out the developers? For sure, the payoffs The Minisink Trail ran next to the find our contact information and post more classrooms would have to be built to handle are massive now. property, where the Lenni-Lenape your suggestions or ideas for how to We’ll Help You were known to camp and bury their save this home. dead. We are hopeful that interested Get Your Business Westfield’s first school, called the Westfield citizens will come together Union School House, was built next to find a solution, whether it be iden- in the Spotlight! to the house in 1755. Daniel Pierson tifying a new location or finding an was likely Westfield’s first school interested buyer who wants to pre- Ad Production teacher. serve a very special piece of Online Promotion In 1776, during the Revolutionary Westfield’s history. Marketing Assistance War, British soldiers stole goods to- The Facebook page can be found at taling 48 pounds sterling from the https://www.facebook.com/ Bulletin Boards home. WestfieldHPC Inserts Union County Freeholders Thanks in advance for your partici- Goods & Services Elizabeth, New Jersey pation. Please use this place matters (908) 527-4200 when discussing the Pierson-Clark Call Jeff Gruman, Ed Oatman, Mgr., [email protected] home online. Sergio Granados, chair Kelly Kessler, Chair, Historic Sales Director [email protected] Preservation Commission 908-232-4407 Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. Shelley Brindle, Mayor of Westfield (908) 527-4419 Nancy Priest, President, Westfield [email protected] [email protected] Historical Society

State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Leonard Lance (R) 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 518-7733 (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asm. Jim Kennedy (D) are in the 7th Congressional District] 251 North Ave. West 34 E. Cherry St. Westfield, N.J. 07090 Rahway, N.J. 07065 12th Congressional District (908) 232-2073 (732) 943-2660 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asw. Linda Carter (D) 850 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 201, Ewing, N.J. 08628 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. (609) 883-0026 Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [Fanwood, Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 are in the 12th Congressional District] LD-21 includes Westfield, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, [email protected], [email protected] Mountainside, Garwood, Fanwood, Plainfield, Clark, [email protected], [email protected] Summit and Cranford. Rahway and Linden. [email protected], [email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 21, 2018 Page 5 The United States Does Not Need An America That Is Safe, And Aren’t Fair Weather Friends Letters to the Editor Illegal Immigrants Breaking Our Laws This is a call, not for American Canada, 1.46. Defense spending per In the period of about six weeks country are responding to senseless retreat from the world stage, but for capita. US, $1,887, NATO Europe, Court Driven Process Will Result In U.S. Immigration and Customs En- family separations by issuing poli- our allies to bear far more of the cost $481. forcement (ICE) conducted three cies that prevent families from being of defending freedom and for true fair True allies do not intentionally run Mindless Building Of Residential Units sweeps arresting 307 illegal/criminal funneled into detention and promote trade without which American eco- up huge trade surpluses against the I would like to thank all the resi- the Governor and our State Legisla- aliens. trust between immigrant communi- nomic and hence military strength United States. dents who attended and watched last tors come up with real workable solu- On April 24 it was reported that ties and police departments,” the may very well ebb. Census Bureau. American trade Tuesday’s Town Hall meeting on over- tions; otherwise like many New ICE had reported having conducted a Union County Freeholders said in a According to Global Fire Power deficits for the first four months of development and legislative solutions Jerseyans, we will vote with our feet five-day sweep in New Jersey arrest- 2014 news release; reported by Jerry (2018), Active Personnel, US, 2018. World (seasonably adjusted), with Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi and leave. ing 60 people. Eighty percent were DeMarco of the Northern Highlands 1,281,900, UK, 197,730, France, $285,455,90,000. and I. If you were unable to attend, I This is not a partisan issue. From convicted criminals and more than 20 Daily Voice. (I am stumped as I came 205,000, Germany, 178,641, Japan, China, $119,050,000,000 encourage you to watch the meeting my short experience as Mayor, I know had been given final orders of re- up empty after searching agendas etc. 247,157: European Union, $52,452,100,000 on SPTV or the Township’s Facebook we are a caring, inclusive town, and moval and failed to depart or had on where/when the policy was for- Total Aircraft, US, 13,362, UK, Mexico, $23,904,500,000 page at (https://www.facebook.com/ we will do our best to meet the afford- been deported and returned illegally. mally memorialized by the board.) 832, France, 1,262, Germany, 714, Japan, $23,826,000,000 ScotchPlainsTwp/videos/ able-housing requirements imposed On May 29 an ICE news release On May 1, 2017 at a Liberty State Japan, 1,508 (Attack Aircraft, US, Germany, $21,900,300,000 1366557916821230/). on us. But if we do not address the reported that a five-day sweep, called Park rally Joe Cryan stated ‘our 2,830, UK, 143, France, 299, Ger- Ireland, $15,159,300,000 The meeting was a real eye-opener unrealistic affordable-housing pro- “Operation Keep Safe,” in the metro sheriff’s office does not work with many, 181, Japan, 290); (Fighters/ Vietnam, $12,086,400,000 for many of our residents. It is not cess now, we will be facing another Chicago area netted 156 criminal ICE because we believe in an America Interceptors, US, 1,982, UK, 103, Italy, $9,819,800,000 hard to make the case that the 2,655 crisis in 2025 when the Courts will aliens and immigration violators, of that’s there for everyone!” But, what France, 299, Germany, 94, Japan, Pew Research Center. American potential housing units that Scotch again impose another unrealistic af- those arrested 74 had criminal con- about an America that is safe for 290); (Transports, US, 5,248. UK, tariff rates are “among the lowest in Plains would have to build to meet its fordable housing number on Scotch victions. everyone, Senator is that too much to 297, France, 433, Germany, 381, Ja- the world.” CNN. Imported car tariff, affordable-housing requirement in Plains. On Tuesday, June 12, it was re- ask? And aren’t these illegal immi- pan, 486); (Helicopters, US, 5,758, US, 2.5 percent, EU, 10 percent; next seven years without any consid- Assemblywoman Schepisi laid out ported in another ICE news release grants breaking our laws just by be- UK, 333, France, 570, Germany, 384, USDA. “The United States has among eration of the impact on schools, in- a plan to fix the broken affordable- that another ICE sweep of NJ had ing in the U.S.? Japan, 622). the lowest average tariffs on agricul- frastructure, traffic, safety, etc. is not housing process and we should urge taken 91 individuals into custody. “ICE continues to face significant Armored fighting vehicles, US, tural products of all WTO members, good planning and will lead to ram- the Governor and State Legislators to Seventy-seven percent were con- obstacles from dangerous policies 38,822, UK, 5,371, France, 6,330, with average bound tariffs on agricul- pant over-development and higher consider it. Only the people can make victed criminals and 70 percent of created by local officials who hinder Germany, 4,620, Japan, 3,178; Rocket tural goods of 12 percent.” costs. real change happen. Assemblywoman them had prior felony convictions. cooperation between ICE and local projectors, US, 1,197, UK, 35, France, World Bank (2017 tariff averages). As I have said, we are not against Schepisi has indicated to me that bus “Some of the convictions included law enforcement,” said Ricardo 13, Germany, 381, Japan, 99; Air- Animal products, US, 2.3, EU, 16.2, affordable housing. When I cam- trips to the State Capitol for a rally for sexual assault on a minor, child abuse, Wong, field office director for ERO craft carriers, US, 20, UK, 2, France, Canada, 27; dairy, US, 16, EU 37.4, paigned in 2016, it was very obvious reform will be organized in the fall of possession of narcotics, distribution Chicago. “Sanctuary cities” not only 4, Germany, 0, Japan, 4; Submarines, Canada, 218.5; fruit, vegetables, that there is an affordable housing 2018. I will keep the residents of of narcotics, money laundering, DUI, provide refuge to illegal aliens, but US, 55, UK, 10, France, 10, Ger- plants, US, 4.9, EU, 11.3; cereals and need for low and moderate income Scotch Plains informed of this and fraud, domestic violence, theft, pos- they also protect criminal aliens who many, 0, Japan, 4; Destroyers, US, preparations, US, 3.6, EU, 15.9, families, seniors, millennials, and will look for your participation. session of a weapon, burglary, lar- prey on people in their own commu- 65, UK, 6, France, 2, Germany, 0, Canada, 17.6; sugars and confection- those with special needs. But the cur- In the meantime, I ask you to join ceny, aggravated assault, aggravated nities. These illegal immigrants not Japan, 34. ery, US, 13.2, EU, 24.6 rent Court driven process will result me in calling on Governor Phil assault on law enforcement, resisting only take jobs from our citizens but (Each of these countries has a multi- Few countries are as generous as in mindless building of residential Murphy (609-292-6000) and Scotch arrest, endangering the welfare of a also put a burden on our social ser- trillion dollar economy!) The $647- the United States. American military units leading to over-development, in Plains’ Senator Nick Scutari (908- child, kidnapping and illegal reen- vice systems by illegally obtaining billion American defense budget is and industrial power won the two many cases breaking the resources of 587-0404 or [email protected]), try,” ICE informed. Included in the free health care, food stamps and paid larger than the next 10 largest defense world wars. The American Relief Ad- municipalities and not solving the Assemblyman Jim Kennedy (732- latest NJ group was a Salvadoran rent among other benefits that our budgets in the world combined. Ja- ministration fed millions of Europe- affordable housing need – a result we 943-2660 or national in the country illegally who hard working lower middle class fami- pan with a third our population spends ans daily after the First World War. have seen in other Court-driven deci- [email protected]), and Assem- has an Interpol warrant for being a lies do not qualify to receive, but only $44 billion on defense. Ger- The Marshall Plan rebuilt war-torn sions such as the Abbott v. Burke blywoman Linda Carter member of MS-13, as well as for whose tax dollars support. many with one-quarter our popula- Western Europe. school-funding decision, which ([email protected]) to support the trafficking in firearms and narcotics. It is time for the residents of Union tion spends only $45.2 billion. The world must now come to our caused grossly inequitable school reform legislation such as S-2386/A- Eight of the June 12 arrests were County to join together and tell the NATO estimtes (2017); Only the aid. The United States does not need funding for Scotch Plains, while not 1648 (www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/ here in Union County and included Board of Chosen Freeholders to do United States, UK, Greece, Romania, fair weather friends who in time of fixing the education needs of our state Bills/A2000/1648_I1.PDF). two MS-13 members arrested in their job. They must protect the safety, and Poland meet the 2014 NATO stress, strain, and challenge look the over the last 30 years. New Jersey Al Smith Plainfield and in Elizabeth, a 42-year- health and welfare of us all and not just member pledge of 2 percent of GDP other way! needs to start solving its problems Scotch Plains Mayor old Colombian national, who has a a select group whose votes they are for defense spending. Defense ex- Stephen Schoeman and that will not happen until we conviction for homicide. “These in- endeavoring to secure. We ask for penditure as a share of GDP (per- Westfield reverse bad Court decisions. See News dividuals will go through removal your support in the upcoming General cent). US, 3.58, NATO Europe and We need to unite and demand that www.goleader.com proceedings before an immigration Election and look forward to meeting judge – or for those under a final many of you and answering questions Union County Residents Recycle Right without Plastic Bags order of removal, arrangements will regarding this and other issues con- Union County – Residents are re- carry cans, bottles and other items to the Corrugated cardboard boxes such as grease can be included. be made to remove them from the fronting the board in the near future. minded that plastic bags and other ex- curbside, but that interferes with the re- cereal and clean pizza boxes; and milk, Shredded paper – bring personal docu- U.S,” ICE indicated in its news re- Patricia Quattrocchi, Joe Sarno and cluded items cannot be recycled through cycling process and contaminates the juice and fruit cartons. ments to a free mobile shredding event. lease. Peter Kane their local curbside pick-up programs. recycling stream, said Freeholder All mixed paper, including newspa- Pots, pans and small appliances – check For those unaware; Plainfield and Candidates for Union County “Union County residents have a good Granados. Items should be put directly pers, magazines, junk mail, catalogs and with your municipality for scrap metal Elizabeth are sanctuary or “welcom- Freeholder recycling rate compared to other coun- into bins, without the bag. phone books may be recycled. The ex- drop-off location, if any. ing cities” and Union County is a ties in our state, and we want to improve Plastic bags can be recycled through a ception is pre-shredded paper. Residents Plastic containers and plastic ware. sanctuary county. When State Sena- on this record and set a high bar,” said designated retailer, such as a supermar- who need secure shredding for personal For more information on local and tor Joseph Cryan took over running Freeholder Chairman Sergio Granados. ket or department store. documents can use Union County’s free countywide recycling programs, FAQs the county jail as the acting sheriff, “Every household can pitch in by follow- Items that are currently accepted by mobile shredding events. about curbside recycling and a list of after the death of long-time Sheriff, ing some simple guidelines that help our local recycling programs include: Plastic The following items cannot be recycled municipal recycling coordinators, visit strongman Ralph Froehlich, the free- local recyclers operate more efficiently, bottles and containers that are coded at curbside: the Union County Bureau of Recycling holders bowed to the wishes of the especially when it comes to keeping ex- with 1 or 2 on the bottom. Plastic bags or other plastic film. and Planning at (908) 654-9890 or online cluded items out of the recycling stream.” Aluminum and steel (tin) cans and Styrofoam. at ucnj.org/recycling. ACLU and adopted a new policy of Plastic bags are prohibited in all lids. Dishware, glass and mirrors – can be Quick links to all Union County envi- releasing suspected illegals from the curbside pickup programs. All sizes, shapes and colors of glass thrown in regular garbage. ronmental programs can be found at county jail. “In the face of congres- Some residents use plastic bags to bottles and jars. Dirty pizza boxes – no leftover food or ucnj.org/green-connection. sional inaction, counties across the Grand Opening Celebration *LSLIYH[L6\Y5L^LZ[)YHUJOPU>LZ[ÄLSK>P[O;OLZL.YLH[6ɈLYZ Pick A CD That Earn Up To Grows At Your Pace $500 Cash Bonus (;&/86,9(&'2))(56 %RQXVIRU2SHQLQJ

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PUBLICATION Scotch Plains Rescue Squad Kim Haley Ranks As No. 1 Union Co., Cadet Program — 50th Year Westfield Real Estate Agent in 2017 WESTFIELD — Kim Haley, the the 2017 REAL Trends list of SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch interested in joining our organiza- top real estate agent affiliated with America’s Best Real Estate Teams in Plains Rescue Squad Cadet program tion, we are always looking for vol- the Coldwell Banker Residential New Jersey, ranking No. 24 in closed began in 1968 for teens aged 16 and unteers who are caring, dedicated Brokerage Westfield East real estate sales volume. 17 who wanted to become members. and want to help the community. office, ranked as the number-one real Led by Ms. Haley, the team includes Today, there are 11 cadets on our The Scotch Plains Rescue Squad is estate agent in Union County and in Lisa Schwartz, Lauren Politi, Debbie roster and room for more. a volunteer organization of Neigh- Westfield for 2017 based Knapp, Kelly O’Toole, Although still teenagers, they go bors Helping Neighbors. With over on total sales volume and Lori Yarusi, Barbara through the same training as our adult 90 volunteers, we answer emergency total units sold, accord- Callahan-Aslanian, Drew members and can and often do be- calls not only in Scotch Plains but in ing to the Garden State Haley, Alex Wiedman, come fully certified Emergency Medi- surrounding towns as well when Multiple Listing Ser- Krista Aslanian and Kim cal Technicians. Not only are they a needed. Besides answering calls, you vice. Ms. Haley, who Donnelly. They serve real asset to our squad, but to the will see our ambulances at many spe- leads The Kim Haley communities from the surrounding communities as well. cial events held in town, such as Scotch Team, attained several suburbs of Manhattan to These young EMTs are in our schools, Plains Day, the Memorial Day Pa- honors for her sales suc- the Jersey shore. Ms. on our sports fields and in our homes. rade, high school football games, and cess in 2017. Haley has more than 20 They are prepared to deal with all the summer concerts on the Village “I am proud to con- years of experience, and kinds of medical issues and are some- Green. We are also available to pro- gratulate Kim and her she and her team have sold times first on the scene in these places. vide demonstrations for Boy and Girl team on another stellar well over $700,000,000 Many of our past cadets have gone Scout troops, clubs, and any other year. Kim has consis- in residential real estate on to become doctors, nurses, para- group that may be interested in what tently ranked as a top in the Westfield area in medics, firefighters, police officers we do. In addition, we lend out wheel- agent for more than 20 Kimberley A. Haley the last decade. In 2017 (including a Scotch Plains police chairs, crutches, canes and other as- years. She and her team alone, The Kim Haley chief) and other professions where sorted medical equipment free of have a predominately referral-based Team sold nearly $75 million in real they continue to help others in crisis charge. Our Auxiliary group holds clientele, which is a testament to the estate. situations. Being a cadet and later an fundraisers and provides other much- hard work, knowledge, expertise and For more information about buy- adult member of our organization needed support for our members. understanding that they offer to buy- ing or selling a home, contact The prepared them well for these life- Please reach out to us if there is some- ers and sellers,” said Hal Maxwell, Kim Haley Team at (908) 377-7174 saving careers. thing we can do for you, or if you president of Coldwell Banker Resi- (cell) or (908) 301-2004 (office). The Some of our present members would like to become a part of our dential Brokerage in New Jersey and Coldwell Banker Residential Broker- started off as cadets many years ago organization: (908) 322-2103 for non- Rockland County, N.Y. age Westfield East office is located at and are still active on the squad to- emergencies or STEP UP AND ENJOY...The Step-Up Garden, pictured, is one of the six Based on its successful sales year 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, N.J. day. For example, Carolyn Sorge, [email protected]. spectacular private gardens that was featured during the Tour of Mountainside’s in 2017, The Kim Haley Team earned 07090. Listings can be viewed online our current chief, started riding 30 *** Gardens held on June 9. Presented by the Mountainside Restoration Committee, the Coldwell Banker International at www.KimHaley.com. years ago; our former chief, Dan the event benefits the committee’s restoration and maintenance of the historic Society of Excellence Team Award, About Coldwell Banker Residen- Contributing Author: Susan Hetfield and Levi Cory houses. Sullivan, has 48 years in, and Bob Baldani, a life member of the Scotch the highest honor presented to tial Brokerage Speth, our former president, 44 years. Plains Rescue Squad. Coldwell Banker teams in North Coldwell Banker Residential Bro- If you or someone you know is America. Kim Haley has been rec- kerage in New Jersey and Rockland Six Gardens Shine During ognized with the NJ REALTORS® County, N.Y., a leading residential Circle of Excellence Sales Award® at real estate brokerage company, oper- the uppermost Platinum Level from ates approximately 50 offices with Tour in Mountainside 2013 to 2017, as well as in 2011, more than 3,500 affiliated agents. MOUNTAINSIDE — Six home garden on the hillside, to the colorful 2010, 2008, 2007, 2005, 2004 and Coldwell Banker Residential Broker- gardens were the stars of the and wooded garden at the edge of the 2002. The Kim Haley Team ranked age is part of NRT LLC, the nation’s Mountainside Restoration Watchung Reservation, and the number three in gross commission largest residential real estate broker- Committee’s “Tour of Mountainside’s friendly chickens at the Cottage Gar- income out of all large sales teams of age company. For more information, Gardens” on June 9. This Garden den ready to select winners of the four-plus members affiliated with visit ColdwellBankerHomes.com. Tour was the third Biennial Tour of its chicken-plop bingo game. The vari- Coldwell Banker Residential Bro- kind and had been extremely popular. Paid Bulletin Board ety and beauty was abundant. kerage in New Jersey and Rockland goleader.com/form/bulletin Dozens of guests leisurely visited each The Mountainside Restoration County for 2017. The team also made of the private gardens on a sunny Committee is thankful to the tour spon- Saturday. Visitors gained ideas and sors and donors, including A.P. inspiration for their own home gar- Mazzilli Landscape Contractors, JCC’s Camp Yachad Wins dens. Many also enjoyed a special Rhapsody Computer Subscription Garden Tour lunch provided by Services, Coldwell Banker Residen- Publick House of Mountainside. tial Brokerage, Dreyer Farms, Top National Award Each of the six gardens was spe- Christoffers Flowers and Gifts, cifically themed and featured uniquely Ferraro’s of Westfield, Bovella’s of SCOTCH PLAINS — With sum- ers and counselors who demon- decorated tablescapes, raffles, a bou- Westfield, Mazzella’s of Mountainside mer beginning today, June 21, strate these values. tique, special displays and refresh- Gourmet Market, Publick House of Camp Yachad, the day and travel “We are thrilled to be recognized ments. These homeowners are me- Mountainside, Jeff Houston Electrical camp at the Jewish Community by our peers in this way,” said Ms. ticulous about their yards and have and Cardinal Garden Center. Center (JCC) of Central New Jer- Zipkin. “We take staff training very NEW GENERATION...These cadets are proud to serve with the Scotch Plains worked very hard to assure the Proceeds from the tour and lunch sey has been training its staff for seriously and Yachad ROCKS has Rescue Squad, where they receive the same training as adult members. Some of grounds were at their peak for this will be used by the Mountainside another successful summer. been a great vehicle to help our those who began as cadets years ago are still members of the squad today. Multiple tour. Gardens included a Georgian Restoration Committee for restora- A few weeks ago at the JCC staff understand what is important former cadets also have had distinguished careers in medicine, law enforcement Pond Garden, a Wood’s Edge Garden tion and maintenance of the historic Association’s Biennial Conference, at Camp Yachad.” and other fields. featuring a basket raffle, a Cottage Deacon Andrew Hetfield and Levi Camp Yachad was recognized for Ms. Zipkin’s partner, Camp Co- Garden featuring chicken-plop bingo, Cory houses. The Mountainside Res- its excellence in talent management Director Jodi Hotra, agrees and Korea to Be Topic For Old Guard a Southwest Contemporary Garden toration Committee, also known as and professional development. added, “the number of staff who featuring a garden boutique, the Step- the Mountainside Historic Commit- “This is a great honor, as Camp return year after year after year is a SUMMIT AREA — The Summit week. Up Garden and a Pool Party Garden. tee, is a 501(c)(3) registered not-for- Yachad prides itself on a dedicated, strong testament to our training and Old Guard has announced that au- Mr. Chang is the author of As visitors went from garden to profit committee of volunteers whose professional staff which is crucial philosophy.” thor and columnist Gordon G. “Nuclear Showdown: North Korea garden, they discussed their favorite purpose is to restore and maintain the to a camp of over 800 campers,” For more information about Chang will be the guest speaker at Takes On the World,” released by aspects of each – from the exotic Deacon Andrew Hetfield and Levi said Mallory Zipkin, Camp Yachad Camp Yachad, visit jccnj.org/ its Tuesday, June 26 meeting. The Random House in January 2006. cactus and succulents in the South- Cory houses and collect and save co-director. campyachad or call Cathy Pizzella, meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. in “Showdown” focuses on nuclear west Contemporary Garden, to the historic information and items from Staff training is based on the camp registrar, at (908) 889-8800, the council room of the New Provi- proliferation in general and the traditional gardens at the stately 19th- destruction. For further information, Camp Yachad philosophy of extension no. 209. Camp Yachad is dence Municipal Center, located at North Korean crisis in particular. century Georgian Colonial, to the in- call (908) 789-9420 or go to Yachad ROCKS. According to the accredited through the American 360 Elkwood Avenue. Mr. Chang has appeared on CNN, viting poolside gardens, to the lush mountainsidehistory.org. JCC, ROCKS are the values that Camp Association. Mr. Chang will discuss the pos- Fox News Channel, Fox Business the Camp Yachad leadership and The JCC of Central New Jersey staff embrace each day at camp is located at 1391 Martine Avenue, sible future for the Korean penin- Network, CNBC, MSNBC, PBS, The Family Law Department of Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski sula. Much attention has been fo- the BBC and Bloomberg Televi- and in their community. R = Ruach Scotch Plains. It is a constituent cused on the region, particularly sion. He has appeared on “The Presents or Spirit, O = Opportunity, C = agency of the Jewish Federation of with President Donald Trump’s Daily Show” with Jon Stewart and Community, K = Kindness and S = Greater MetroWest NJ, United Way meeting with North Korean leader is a regular co-host and guest on Strength. The staff is trained to of Greater Union County and the Kim Jong-un in Singapore last “The John Batchelor Show.” reinforce and demonstrate these Westfield United Fund. 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908-232-1231 Joanne Womelsdorf, IFDA, ASID allied BRING 555 Westfield Avenue, Westfield Phone: 908.232.3875 www.kidsandsmiles.com www.superiorinteriorsofnj.com RESULTS A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 21, 2018 Page 7 Mayor Shelley Brindle Joins Garwood Library Reveals Imagine Leadership Council Array of July Programs MOUNTAINSIDE — Imagine, A Investments; is an active member of GARWOOD — The Garwood limited to 40 guests. Center for Coping with Loss has several women’s leadership organi- Public Library, located at 411 Third Kim’s Coding Class for Kids — announced that Westfield Mayor zations, and has been a regular par- Avenue, has announced its calendar Children entering second grade and Shelley Brindle has joined the Imag- ticipant at Fortune’s annual Most of events for July. The library will older are invited to learn to code in ine Leadership Council, comprised Powerful Women Summit. be closed on Wednesday, July 4, in a fun way Monday through Thurs- of business and com- Mayor Brindle lives in honor of Independence Day. day, July 16 to 19, at 1 p.m. Regis- munity leaders both lo- Westfield with her hus- Kids’ Movies — Movies will be tration is required. Participation is cally and nationally. band, Kip; their three chil- screened on Mondays, July 2, 9 and limited to 10 guests. “We are thrilled to dren, Grace, a rising col- 23, at 2 p.m. Registration is recom- Reiki Healing — Jennifer Heflin, welcome Shelley to the lege sophomore; Nora, a mended; popcorn will be supplied. Usui Reiki Master, will speak about Council because of her rising senior at Westfield Children may bring drinks in closed the healing power and benefits of leadership and personal High School, and Nick, containers. Reiki healing on Thursday, July 19, understanding and con- who just completed sev- Kids’ Craft — A craft activity at 6:30 p.m. Everyone who attends nection to families cop- enth grade at Roosevelt will be offered on Thursdays, July will go home with their own clear ing with loss,” said Stuart Intermediate School, as 5, 12 and 19, at 2 p.m., for young- quartz crystal power gemstone. Arnold, Imagine Board well as their three dogs sters entering second grade and Learn Listen and Play — Visitors chairman. “We look for- and multiple foster dogs. Photo courtesy of Susan M. Dougherty older. Participation is limited to 20 are invited to enjoy musical GATHERING TOGETHER...Leaders and confirmands gather moments before ward to working with her “I’m so pleased to join the May 20 service at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield when students took the guests. Registration is required. storytelling and fun with instruments and the other Council and be of service on next step on their spiritual journey. Pictured, from left to right, are: Top row, Ben Book Club — The book club will on Thursday, July 26, at 3 p.m. members on ensuring no Imagine’s Leadership meet on Thursday, July 5, at 7 p.m. Registration is required. Participa- Mayor Shelley Brindle Cummings, Olivia Ebel, Laura Jane Kehler, Mia Fleming, Jack Luerssen and Drew child grieves alone and Council,” said Mayor Pink; middle row, Wil Kehler, Aidan Dailey, Casey Heintz, Emma Sugrue, Mary Interested persons are advised to tion is limited to 25 guests. on normalizing grief, Brindle. “Its mission is Beke and Douglass Manning, and front row, Emily K. Parkinson (small group check with the library for its latest Little Al Dinosaur — Attendees death, and dying in our society.” particularly personal to me, as my leader), Lane Kehler (small group leader), Mackenna Heesters, Abbey Colao, book selection by calling (908) 789- can touch a real dinosaur egg, teeth Elected mayor in 2017, Ms. dad died when I was only 6 years Rachel Vinnelrod, Jackson Kehler, Travis Smith, Tom Paradise (small group 1670. and bones and then help build Little Brindle is the first female mayor in old. As I have become familiar with leader), and front right, the Reverend Amanda H. Joria, youth pastor. Pet Program — Attendees are in- Al the Allosaurus on Monday, July Westfield’s history. Prior to being the support services that Imagine vited to get an up-close look at a 30, at 1 p.m. Registration is re- elected, she served as HBO’s ex- provides, I reflect upon how much tree frog, cavy and wallaby when quired. Participation is limited to ecutive vice-president, Domestic my family would have benefited from Area Students Confirmed Outragehiss Pets visits the library 25 guests. Network Distribution and Market- the support of an organization like on Tuesday, July 10, at 3 p.m. Reg- Fossil Dig — Children age 5 and ing, where she was responsible for Imagine. Their focus on fostering At Presbyterian Church istration is required. Participation up are invited to dig for shark’s the revenue, marketing and distri- resilience and healthy coping skills is limited to 30 guests. teeth, coral, sea urchins, spines, bution strategy of HBO’s $4.4-bil- in the youth whose lives have been WESTFIELD — Students from the Reverend Sam Henderson offered Pipsqueak Players — These ac- bones and more on Monday, July lion domestic subscription busi- impacted is essential to enabling area were confirmed on May 20 at words of encouragement and a prayer tors/reading specialists will enter- 30, at 2 p.m. All the fossils attend- ness. Having successfully led them to live healthy and productive The Presbyterian Church in Westfield. for the teens, while senior citizens of tain and engage emerging readers ees find they get to keep. All fossils HBO’s digital transformation with lives.” According to Emily Parkinson, one the church gathered around the young with stories, play and a dramatic are up to 20 million years old. Reg- the launch of HBO’s digital stream- Imagine is a free, year-round, of the small group leaders, the confir- people in a symbolic gesture of “lay- performance on Wednesdays, July istration is required. Participation ing services HBO Go and HBO peer grief support center located in mation was the culmination of many ing on of hands.” 11 and 25, at 10:30 a.m. Registra- is limited to 25 guests. Now, she retired in March of 2016 Mountainside and serving all of months of study and learning. The collective congregation, tion is required. Participation is lim- For more information and to reg- to pursue public service. Union County and beyond. Imag- “The teens were in the class for six comprised of people from both the ited to 25 guests. ister for programs, call (908) 789- In addition to serving as mayor, ine serves children, young adults months, meeting every Tuesday night, traditional service and the contem- Frank Sinatra Tribute — Hoboken 1670. The library is open Monday Ms. Brindle is a frequent public and parents/guardians who have where they learned about and discussed porary service, all sang as a bene- crooner Eric DeLauro will perform through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., speaker on how to create growth and had a parent, sibling or child die. major issues that we believe as Chris- diction “Lord, prepare me to be a some favorite Sinatra tunes on and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The innovation cultures, and leading for Support groups for caregivers of tians, in general, and Presbyterians, sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and Thursday, July 12, at 7 p.m. Regis- library is closed on Saturdays dur- millennials. She serves on the board an adult or child in the family liv- specifically,” Ms. Parkinson explained. true, with thanksgiving, I’ll be a tration is required. Participation is ing July and August. of Philo, a streaming TV tech com- ing with a life-altering physical ill- Additionally, the students were re- living sanctuary for you.” pany in San Francisco; serves as a ness also are available. For more quired to complete 15 hours of com- With the motto of “Invite, Grow, Global Ambassador for Vital Voices; information, visit imaginenj.org or munity service throughout their time Serve,” the church that is located at Boulevard Homes to Be is a founding member of Plum Alley call (908) 264-3100. belonging to the class. To help the 140 Mountain Avenue, Westfield, teens define their personal beliefs, welcomes people of all ages to join the church offered an overnight re- the congregation for traditional or Focus of Walking Tour Free Summer Movie Series treat where the students wrote their contemporary Sunday morning ser- personal statement of faith, which vices, both at 10 a.m., in the Sanctu- WESTFIELD — The community persons are asked to RSVP by noon they later shared publicly with their ary or Westminster Hall. For more is invited to join a Westfield Histori- on Friday, June 22, to (908) 654- Coming to La Grande Park mentors, family and session mem- information about The Presbyterian cal Society Walking Tour: What 1794 or by e-mailing FANWOOD — The Fanwood Batman Movie. bers (elders) of the church before Church in Westfield, call the church Makes a Great House and Neighbor- [email protected]. Recreation Commission has an- Tuesday, July 10, Beauty and the Confirmation Sunday. Pastor Amanda office during business hours at (908) hood this Saturday, June 23, from 9 A donation to the Westfield His- nounced its 2018 Free Summer Beast (2017). H. Joria led the weekly classes. 233-0301 or visit the church website to 11 a.m. It will take place on the torical Society would be appreci- Movie Series at the borough’s La Tuesday, July 17, The Incredibles At the morning service she baptized at westfieldpc.org. Boulevard, between Park Street and ated: $5 for members and $10 for Grande Park. The community is in- (2004). two students, Jack Luerssen and Rachel Washington Street. non-members. vited to enjoy a night watching some Tuesday, July 24, Jumanji: Wel- Vinnelrod, before their confirmation. Readers Can Enjoy The walking tour will focus on resi- The Westfield Historical Society of Hollywood’s latest family-friendly come to the Jungle (PG-13). The Chancel Choir added their con- dential architecture of the early 20th is celebrating its 50th anniversary flicks on Fanwood’s state-of-the-art, Tuesday, July 31, Coco. gratulations to the confirmands in Bagels & Books century. Scale, proportions and mate- this year. Since 1968, the 501(c)(3) 16-foot-wide outdoor movie screen. Tuesday, August 7, Spider-Man: singing “My Soul’s Been Anchored,” SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch riality of homes, as well as comparison non-profit Westfield Historical So- The series begins on Tuesday, Homecoming (PG-13). a traditional spiritual arranged by Plains Public Library invites adults to adjacent styles, will be discussed. ciety has worked to preserve, inter- June 26, and continues every Tues- Tuesday, August 14, Cars 3. Moses Hogan and conducted by for Bagels & Books on Thursday, The intent of this tour is to honor pret and encourage interest in his- day evening except for Monday, The rain date for all movies is the Music Director Paul Sanner. The June 28, at 10 a.m. Attendees will this street and the diverse architec- tory, Westfield and its residents July 2, for eight consecutive weeks. following evening except for the July have an opportunity to meet with li- tural styles that remain a century through educational efforts and The movies will begin at dusk, ap- 2 movie, which has no rain date. For Single Jewish Friends brary staff and fellow readers to dis- later. Gregory Blasi, a local archi- community outreach programs. proximately 8:30 p.m. at the begin- more information, go to cuss their favorite reads; hear about tect and principal of Vincentsen For further information on the ning of the schedule, 8 p.m. at the fanwoodrecreation.org or call (908) To Dine on Sunday the summer’s most popular titles; learn Blasi Architects, will lead the tour Westfield Historical Society and end. Attendees are encouraged to 370-7092. AREA — The Circle of Single Jew- about the library’s e-book and audio and answer questions. its activities, or to volunteer, call bring a blanket or a beach chair. Additionally, Fanwood Recreation ish Friends 50s-plus will gather for a options, and stock up for the summer. The tour can accommodate a (908) 654-1794 or visit The movie schedule is as follows: will present a special Couples Night Meet and Eat Luncheon this Sunday, Registration is required for this pro- maximum of 20 attendees. Addi- westfieldhistoricalsociety.org and Tuesday, June 26, Despicable Me 3. showing of The Greatest Showman June 24, at noon. It will be held at Red gram. For more information, go to tional tours will follow. Interested like the organization on Facebook. Monday, July 2, The LEGO on Saturday, July 14, at 8:30 p.m. Lobster, located at 635 Highway 1 scotlib.org, e-mail [email protected], South and Gill Lane, Iselin. call (908) 322-5007, extension no. The cost is the price of a meal from 204, or stop by the Reference Desk. Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. the menu and tip plus $3. To RSVP, The Scotch Plains Public Library is interested persons are asked to call located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one “25 Years Experience” Roberta at (908) 668-8450 or e-mail block from Park Avenue in the center Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer [email protected]. of the township.

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By DAVID B. CORBIN down, so when we got guys on base, an RBI double that just missed clear- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times we couldn’t steal second, we couldn’t ing the centerfield fence. Year-in and year-out the Millburn steal third. We had to take it one base “He [Molka] worked hard. He’s youth baseball program has been out- at a time,” Raider Coach Ed given us the pop that we needed this standing and this season has been no DiFrancesco said. year. He’s a phenomenal player. He’s different as the Millburn 12Us show- Chris Kennedy had the Raiders’ a big player for us. Tyler Neary, he’s cased their power, speed, base run- only hit, a double to leftfield. He was another boy who worked hard in the ning savvy, fine pitching and solid also the only Raider to steal a base. off-season. He’s become one of the defense to shut out Scotch Plains- Luke Doyle, who was hit-by-a-pitch, better players in our league. The Fanwood, 10-0, in four innings in the was the only Raider to advance to power, they were shooting the gap. first round of the Cal Ripken District third base. Lou Messano, Amanda They did a good job in the off-season 12 Tournament at Gumbert 1 Field in Baylok and Ryan Quinones each working their bats,” Millburn Head Westfield on June 15. walked once and Joe DiFrancesco Coach Anthony Dasti expressed. Millburn pitcher Jack Meyerowitz had a sacrifice bunt in his one plate With the other hits, the Millers used worked very well with catcher Brett appearance. Also competing for the sheer speed to beat out several infield Molka and tossed a one hitter, while Raiders were Evan Doyle (first base), singles, especially Meyerowitz, who walking four, hitting a batter and Anthony Veglia (designated hitter), not only beat out an infield single, but striking out six. When Raider run- Sean Harris (pitcher), Sam also sprinted to second when the Raid- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GUNNED DOWN AT SECOND BASE...Cranford shortstop Shea Grady prepares to put the tag on Westfield White’s Gavin ners did get on base, Molka kept Sponheimer (center/shortstop) and ers were regrouping. Liam Grigorian Andretta in the second inning of the Cal Ripken 12U District 12 Tournament opener at Gumbert 1 Field on June 16. them in check with a series of quick Mason DiNizio (second base). had a pair of infield RBI singles and back pickoff attempts. Only one The Millers banged out 11 hits and Will Sisko beat out an infield single. Raider made it to second base via six of them were doubles. Tyler Neary “They did a great job. Our speed is, COUGARS OLEAR, SANTARELLI DRIVE IN 5 RUNS EACH steal and only one Raider managed nailed two of them and scored twice. we did a good job last year, utilized to advance to third base. Isaiah Shoyombo drilled an RBI our speed and we did a good job this “Went from the pot right into the double, chopped an RBI single and year running out of the box. We had frying pan. The catcher had a phe- scored once. Matt Weiner bounced a four or five infield singles that we Cranford Rattles WF White nomenal arm. That really took a lot two-run double and scored twice. were able to beat out, balls in the gap out of our game because we love to David Mischel (2 runs scored) ham- for doubles,” Coach Dasti said. run the bases. We had to slow things mered a double and Molka whacked CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 More photos at goleader.com In Ripken 12U Opener, 15-1 Ballyhoo Sports By DAVID B. CORBIN two hit batters, along with a few er- scored once and added an RBI sacri- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times rors and a balk, and combined them fice fly to also have five RBI. Nothing worked for one team and with 10 hits to defeat Westfield White, “The bottom of the order actually everything came together for the other 15-1, in four innings. produced. Santarelli had five RBI, team in a match-up between the Dan Olear and Chris Santarelli, Olear had four of five RBI. It’s great Westfield White 12Us and the batting in the lower end of the order, when our bottom of our lineup can Cranford Cougars in an opening round turned out to be the big guns for the pick up our top sometimes, we are in game of the Cal Ripken District 12 Cougars. Olear went 3-for-3 with a good shape,” Cranford Head Coach Tournament at Gumbert 1 Field in double, scored three times and Joe Grady expressed. Westfield on June 16. The Cougars knocked in five runs. Santarelli rapped Santarelli also went the distance on took advantage of seven walks and a two-run triple, a two-run double, CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SWIPING SECOND BASE...SPF 12U Raider Chris Kennedy steals second base before Millburn’s Matt Weiner makes the tag in the first inning of the Cal Ripken District 12 Tournament at Gumbert 1 Field in Westfield on June 15.

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Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times VERY COMPETITIVE GAME...The Westfield Blue 12U team, above, and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood team, right, had a very competitive game in the Cal Ripken District 12 Tournament at Gumbert 2 Field in Westfield on June 16. WF BLUE’S EDWARDS SCORES 3 RUNS, ADDS RBI; CHAVEZ, DELFORTE ON MOUND; SPF’S KENNEDY, MESSANO RBI Westfield Blue Downs SPF, 5-2, in Ripken District 12 Baseball

By ALEX LOWE 5-2, in a Cal Ripken District 12 Tour- scored three runs in the game to lead Our defense was good today.” Delforte was in command and set trict play and dropped to 0-3 overall Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times nament game played on June 16 at the Westfield Blue offense. Westfield Delforte matched him by setting the side down in order to end the game with the loss. The Westfield Blue 12U baseball Gumbert 2 Field in Westfield. Kellen Blue got a strong pitching perfor- the side down in order in the bottom in the sixth. Delforte allowed just one “We’ve got nothing to be ashamed team edged Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Edwards delivered an RBI single and mance from starter Jack Chavez and of the fourth. Westfield Blue got an hit and struck out four batters in three of today,” said DiFrancesco. “The reliever Ethan Delforte who together, insurance run in the fifth. Edwards, innings of relief for Westfield Blue. kids played hard and they played very combined to limit the Scotch Plains who seemed to be in the middle of Sponheimer allowed just one run on well. There was a lot of great defense Jayne Bernstein offense to just two runs. every rally, worked out a leadoff walk no hits, struck out four and walked on display by both sides today and the “Our pitching was strong today,” against Sponheimer. Edwards stole three batters in his three innings of pitching was really good. We’ve got a Sales Associate said Westfield Blue Head Coach second and moved to third on a ground relief work for Scotch Plains-Fanwood. young team and this was a strong Ricardo Edwards. “Jack Chavez ball out. Edwards scored on a sac fly Westfield Blue is 1-0 in District effort from them today.” NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1997-2016 started us out well and Ethan Delforte to left by Chavez, which gave play and 3-0 overall with the win. Westfield Blue 211 010 5 Direct: (908) 301-2006 Cell: (908) 403-9330 came in and did a really nice job in Westfield Blue a 5-2 lead. Scotch Plains-Fanwood is 0-1 in Dis- Sc Pl-Fanwood 110 000 2 E-mail: [email protected] relief. Delforte is a crafty pitcher who hits his spots well and gets ahead of batters. Couple that with some really OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, June 24th • 1-4PM good defensive play behind them and we were able to hold them throughout the game.” Westfield Blue got on the board early scoring a pair of runs in the top of the first inning against Scotch Plains-Fanwood starter Jaden Carpien. Delforte led off with a walk then stole second base. Delforte moved to third on a ground out. Edwards then knocked him home with an RBI bloop single that fell in just inside the right field line. Edwards would later score from third on an error for a 2-0 Westfield Blue lead. Scotch Plains-Fanwood answered with a run in the bottom of the first. Chris Kennedy ripped a one-out single 234 West Dudley Avenue, Westfield Offered at $1,325,000 down the third base line then stole second base. Lou Messano came This stately, 6 bedroom, 3.1 bath Victorian Colonial offers old world charm coupled through with a two-out RBI single into with today’s must have amenities. Notable features include three tremendous levels the right centerfield gap to cut the lead of living space, lots of windows to bring the outdoors in and refinished wood to 2-1. Westfield Blue starter Chavez floors. Many of the rooms have been newly painted. Living room featuring beamed prevented further damage by striking ceiling and wood burning fireplace, eat-in kitchen equipped with a center island out Anthony Veglia to end the inning. breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances & granite countertops. Fabulous enclosed Westfield Blue reestablished its screened porch. Situated on over a half acre of sprawling grounds, this property two-run lead by scoring in the top of offers exceptional living space both inside & out. the second. Luke Jordan slapped an RBI single that scored Jack Paris, David B. Corbin (April 2018 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times OPEN HOUSE: Saturday & Sunday, who had led off the inning with a USING HIS SPEED TO BEAT THE THROW...Raider junior Josh Canavan, left, has used his blazing speed to beat out single. Scotch Plains-Fanwood an- infield singles in addition to swiping several bases this season. June 23rd & June 24th • 1-3PM swered in their half of the second. Sean Harris reached on an error and later scored when Sam Sponheimer SCHETELICH LED RBI, POWER; GALE HITS, RUNS & SB delivered a two-out RBI single to right to cut the lead to 3-2. Westfield pitcher Chavez struck out Mason DiNizo to end the inning. Chavez Raider Nine Had Memorable struck out the side in the inning. In the top of the third, Edwards led off with a single up the middle and hustled to second on an error in the outfield. Games, Speed; Finished 16-11 Edwards would later score on a sacri- fice by AJ Altobelli to make it 4-2. By DAVID B. CORBIN finished with a 16-11 record. wins, Raider Head Coach Joe Higgins Relievers Sponheimer (SPF) and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Raiders began their season with recalled, “A 7-5 come from behind Delforte took over in the fourth innings Speed with success on the base impressive wins over Cranford (4-3) win against Westfield. Tight wins in and each proved to be a tough nut to paths, some brilliant pitching efforts and Governor Livingston (6-5). A few the division such as one run wins crack. Sponheimer got out of a first- and a multitude of memorable games games later, the Raiders beat Eliza- against Cranford, GL, and Danny 321 Brightwood Avenue, Westfield JUST REDUCED to $1,099,000 and-second, no-out situation by strik- defined the Scotch Plains-Fanwood beth, 7-3, then stunned Union, 1-0, Wilkinson’s 20K, 1-0 win over Colonial gem with an abundance of extras! Open gourmet kitchen featuring custom ing out the side in the top of the fourth. High School baseball team’s season. when senior pitcher Danny Wilkinson Union.” “Sam is a big strong thrower who cabinets, granite countertops, pantry, professional appliances and breakfast area The Raiders recorded victories over a recorded 20 strikeouts. Although the The Raiders also recorded lopsided throws as hard as anyone in the district,” number of highly-ranked teams, re- Raiders lost to Westfield, 12-6, in regular-season wins over Union open to family room with stone surround gas fireplace. Formal dining room with said Scotch Plains-Fanwood Head Coach coffered ceiling. MBR with shower and Jacuzzi tub, his/her vanities, WIC. Finished ceived the second seed for the Union their first meeting, they rallied to beat Catholic, Linden, Colonia, Sayreville, Ed DiFrancesco. “Our pitching has been County Tournament (UCT), advanced 3rd floor. Oversized finished basement with office/exercise room and full bath. the Blue Devils, 7-5, in their second Mendham and New Providence, the fantastic all year. In certain spots, the to the semifinals of the North Jersey, regular-season showdown. Custom paneling, moldings, solid wood doors, wooden window casements and eventual North 2, Group 1 champi- defense has let them down but not today. Section 2, Group 4 Tournament and As to the early season memorable ons. They also had two more tight plantation shutters. Spacious, private backyard with deck and patio. wins, 3-2 over Cranford in their sec- ond meeting and 4-3 over OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, June 24th • 1-3PM Bridgewater-Raritan. Millburn 12Us Blank Raiders in Ripken Dist. 12 Close regular-season setbacks were CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 also in the picture, such as a 6-5 loss The Millers scored twice in the top centerfielder, forcing Kennedy to centerfield fence to up Millburn’s lead to Woodbridge, 8-6 to Elizabeth and of the first inning. Weiner reached scramble back to second. Meyerowitz to 6-0. Millburn added three in the 4-3 to Union. Another shocker came first on an error at short and stole struck out the next batter and got the third, highlighted by an error, Neary’s in the UCT quarterfinals when the second. Meyerowitz outran a following batter to ground out. second double and three RBI singles. second-seeded Raiders were stunned, grounder to short and craftily contin- “That’s baseball,” Coach The Raiders’ only hit came in the 13-11, by Elizabeth. But the Raiders ued to second then both scored on DiFrancesco expressed. third when Kennedy cracked a one- had their revenge when they knocked Peyton Conn’s groundout to short. Neary led off the second inning out double to left. Messano walked off Elizabeth, 16-5, and Union, 9-1, The Raiders attempted to answer in with his first double, Byron Wong but Grigorian, playing second, turned in the sectional tournament before the bottom of the inning. Kennedy walked and Grigorian pushed an RBI a double play to end the inning. The bowing to Westfield, 6-4, in the semi- walked then stole second. On a hit- single past first. Weiner big-hopped Millers would end up playing error- finals. Westfield went on to win the and-run play, Messano drilled a long his two-run double to left and Molka less ball. section and the Group 4 semifinal fly that was snagged by the ricocheted his RBI double off the “No we did not. One play our short- before losing to Hunterdon Central stop slipped up, recovered it and got for the Group 4 title. the runner out at first base. Liam made For the later part of the season, 515 Trinity Place 2BN, Westfield Offered at $419,000 a fantastic play on the double play. Coach Higgins said, “Most memo- Meyerowitz settled down and we had rable would be our 16-5 win over Located in the highly desirable Trinity Gardens, this sunny two bedroom, two very good defense,” Coach Dasti said. Elizabeth and 9-1 win over Union in bath condominium offers incredible space and is move in ready. This condo boasts Millburn added its final run in the the state tournament. The kids really an open floor plan, two story ceilings in living room, wood floors, wood burning fourth when Mischel doubled to left- hit the ball well toward the end of the fireplace with marble surround and beautiful, big windows to let the outdoors in. center and scored on Shoyombo’s season and played with confidence. The generously sized foyer offers added space that can be used as an office and the double to right. We had to beat two division oppo- roomy breakfast nook provides access to the deck for relaxing. In unit laundry, “The pitcher was a good pitcher. nents (Elizabeth had beaten us two plenty of closet and storage space, elevator building and underground parking. He threw hard and he had a nice out of three to that point and we split Two blocks from award winning downtown Westfield! curveball. He kept us off-balance. with Union in the regular season) and They played a great game. They made to do it so convincingly was a boost every single play on the field. I told for us.” my players, ‘the rule in youth base- Not only did the Raiders hit well ball, five walks, no errors and nine but they also stacked their shed with a quality at-bats you have a 90 percent pile of stolen bases. In 63 attempts, chance of winning the game’. We did the Raiders successfully swiped 56 great with the walks today. I think our bases and the chief thief was junior pitchers walked only one or two guys Willy Gale who stormed the base COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE but too many errors,” Coach paths and swiped 17 in 17 attempts. WESTFIELD EAST OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • (908) 233-5555 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times DiFrancesco said. “That kills you!” Senior Pat Downey and junior Josh Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor agents and are not employees of the Company. CREATING A DUST STORM...Millburn’s Jack Meyerowitz creates a dust Canavan both stole nine bases in nine ©2018 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Millburn 243 1 10 Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker Logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. storm as he slides home to beat the tag of Raider catcher Ryan Quinones. Sc Pl-Fanwood 000 0 0 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 21, 2018 Page 11 Area stores that carry The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Westfield Tobacco & News 7-11 of Westfield 7-11 of Mountainside 7-11 of Garwood Westfield Mini Mart Kwick Mart Food Store Mountain Deli 108 Elm St. (Leader) 1200 South Ave., W. (Leader/Times) 921 Mountain Ave. (Leader) 309 North Ave. (Leader) 301 South Ave., W. (Leader) 190 South Ave. (Times) 2385 Mountain Ave. (Times) 7-11 on Central Ave Shoprite Supermarket King's Supermarket Baron's Drug Store Scotch Hills Pharmacy Wallis Stationery Krauszer's 800 Central Ave. (Leader) 563 North Ave. (Leader) 300 South Ave. (Leader) 243 E. Broad St. (Leader) 1819 East 2nd St. (Times) 441 Park Ave. (Leader/Times) 727 Central Ave. (Leader) RAIDER 4X100 GIRLS GET THIRD, SPF 4X100 BOYS 6TH Blue Devil 4x800 Finishes 2nd At Girls Meet of Champions Definitely peaking at exactly the king Sydney Tucker finished 10th with 4x100 with a time of 42.51 a little right time, the Westfield High School a time of 12.44, while Lyght at 12.56 faster than their second-placed time foursome of seniors Emma Jackler and Hart at 12.82 placed 17-24. of 42.75 at the Group 4 meet. Leigh and Mia Melao, sophomore Grace UC Viking Amaya Chadwick took also had the ninth-best time in the 100 Morgan and freshman Katie Hamilton top honors in the 100 hurdles with a preliminaries at 10.99. Viking Ryan finished second in the 4x800 relay at time of 13.77 and Summit’s Sadler McLaughlin finished 11th in the 110 the Meet of Champions held in Co- finished fifth at 14.32. Governor hurdles at 14.55. lumbus on June 9. While the Ridge Livingston Highlander Victoria Cranford Cougar Josiah Cadet Red Devils (Morgan Lyons, Kaitlyn Vanriele captured first in the 800 with crossed seventh in the 400 hurdles Van Baalen, Meghan Convery, Olivia a time of 2:06.68, followed by Viking with a time of 54.78 and GL High- Cicchetti) also peaked at the right Leena Morant at 2:10.61. Vikings lander Doug Ladzinski took third at time and crossed first with a time of Morant, Khamil Evans, Zamira Ysaac 53.63. Blue Devil Spencer Weigand 9:03.19, the Lady Blue Devils and Avery Jordan finished second in crossed ninth in the 800 at 1:54.71. In knocked nearly 15 seconds off their the 4x400 at 3:47.08. the 400, Viking Elijah Brown fin- previous best time of 9:32.29 when AL Johnson (ALJ) Crusader Carly ished third at 48.8, Blue Devil Jake they placed second at the Group 4 Tarantino placed seventh in the high Saltzer finished 18th at 49.64 and meet, turning in a time of 9:17.84. jump with a height of 5-6, while Vi- Summit’s Jack Bunting finished 21st The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Lady king Alexandra Kwasnik and ALJ’s at 49.98. Raider foursome of Trinity Hart, Imani Natalya Torres both at 5-4 placed 11- Summit’s Dorian Jackson placed Rivers, Kerri McNeely and Corinne 12, respectively. Viking Jerika fourth in the long jump with a leap of Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times Lyght also rose to the occasion by Lufrano finished seventh in the 3,200 23-7.25 and sixth in the javelin with a RUMBLING INTO THIRD BASE...St. Francis’ Mike Kozlowski comes rumbling into third base as St. George third finishing third in the 4x100 with a at 10:49.87 and Blue Devil Sarah toss of 186-6. Viking Conor Reilly baseman Andy Wilber observes at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on June 14. time of 47.52. Summit Hilltoppers Hacker finished 16th at 11:21.91. GL’s placed fourth in the pole vault with a Aaliyah Corrica, Icisys Sadler, Sara Lauren Saifi placed 10th in the pole clearance of 14-6 and New Provi- KOZLOWSKI PITCHES GEM, SAN JUAN INSIDE PARK HR Penuela and Mariana Penuela fin- vault with a clearance of 11-0. Vi- dence Pioneer Cheney Price placed ished sixth in the event at 48.03. In the kings Khamil Evans finished third in 23rd with a height of 13-0. Viking long jump, Hart placed ninth with a the 400 at 55.47 and Ysaac finished Brandon Patterson took sixth in the leap of 17-11.5, Lyght was 15th at 17- seventh in the 400 hurdles at 1:02.41. shot put with a shove of 59-11.5 and St. Francis Raps St. George 10-5 7.5 and Cranford Cougar Sasha Knapp In the boys’ meet, Raiders Jacob Viking Uchema Duru took 11th in the was 23rd at 16-7.25. In the 100 pre- Leigh, Justin Sanders, Dwight Laylor discus with a toss of 161-1, while liminaries, Union Catholic (UC) Vi- and Duben Agwu finished sixth in the Patterson placed 15th at 156-3. In St. Bart’s Oldtimers Softball RUPAREL, FAKTOR PROVIDED SENIOR LEADERSHIP By ALEX LOWE against St. George starter Eduardo cause by smashing a one-out RBI Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fernandez. Markowycz followed by single to center to cut the lead to 5-1. Joe Oporto laced a three-run double slapping a single past shortstop. Lou Bill Scheiner came through with a Blue Devils Swept UCT, Won in the top of the first as St. Francis Messano’s bloop single to center two-out, two-run double to left center erupted for five runs on their way to a loaded the bases with no outs for that pulled St. George to within 5-3. 10-5 victory over St. George in a St. Oporto who promptly ripped a double The rally ended when Donald Rinaldo Bart’s Oldtimers’ Softball League over the leftfielder’s head that rolled grounded to first base. Angels Division game played on June to the fence. Leso, Markowycz and The game became a pitching duel Section Crown in Boys Tennis 14 at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains. Messano all scored, while Oporto took with Kozlowski and Fernandez hold- St. Francis lefty hurler Mike third on the throw to the plate. St. ing the opposition scoreless over the By ALEX LOWE fidence to everyone else on the team. The doubles’ teams contributed to Kozlowski limited the potent St. Francis added to the lead with RBI next two innings. St. Francis added Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The strongest part of his game is his the success as well. George offense to just five runs in singles from Joe and Ben LoBrace in three more runs in the top half of the Heading into the 2018 boys’ tennis ability to finish off points. As soon as “Both first doubles, seniors Rob making the early lead stick the rest of the inning before Fernandez was able fifth inning to make it 8-3. Markowycz season, the Westfield Blue Devils had his opponent leaves an opening, Faktor and David Sprung, and second the way. The victory evened the St. to escape further damage. and Mike D’Amato had RBI in the very high standards to meet if they Damien can put the ball away whether doubles, senior Jacob Tananbaum and Francis record at 3-3-1, while St, St. George rallied in the bottom of rally. St, Francis added a run in the were to live up to the success of it is with a series of ground strokes, a sophomore Brad Hornbeck, improved George fell to 4-3 on the year. the second by plating three runs against sixth on a sac fly by Ben LoBrace that previous teams. For a program that passing shot or net play.” throughout the season and delivered “The first inning was big for us,” Kozlowski. Sparkplug Erik Hastrup scored Oporto who had singled earlier. has 15 state group titles to its credit, Ruparel posted a record of 22-2 in important victories along the way,” said Joe LoBrace of St. Francis. “Our got things going for St. George when Trailing 9-3, St. George needed the most recent in 2016, equaling that match play, while winning 44 of 48 said Kapner. “In the Group 4 final bats have been quiet early in games he ripped a ball down the leftfield line some offense and got it in the bottom level of success can be a daunting sets. Ruparel also earned a seed in the against Montgomery, both positions recently. So today the bats came alive that he stretched into a double with of the sixth when Chris San Juan task. The Blue Devils were coming second four of the state individual fought tooth and nail against what and got us off to a great start.” sheer hustle. Andy Wilber followed drove a shot deep into the right off of a 2017 season that saw them tournament. Ruparel will play tennis turned out to be the two best doubles Paul Leso got things started for St. with a single to left that put runners on centerfield gap that rolled all the way emerge as Union County Champs yet at Amherst next year. teams in the state.” Francis by working a leadoff walk the corners. Fernandez helped his to the fence. San Juan motored all the again. They also won the sectional Juniors Matt Su and Matt Bartok In a season filled with success, way around the base path for a two championship, yet again and played played at second and third singles. Kapner was hard pressed to point to run in-the-park home run that cut the for the state title. Both players came through with first any one achievement as surpassing Westfield PAL Announces deficit to 9-5. St. George batters were “We knew at the end of the 2017 place finishes in the UCT, while post- the rest. ripping the ball in this inning and season that, if we stayed healthy, we ing winning records for the season. “The high point of the season was would have put more runs on the had a good chance to meet or exceed Su stepped up and played at first the season...sweeping all five flights Flag Football Registration board if not for some great defense by last year’s success,” said Westfield singles in a couple of matches during at the UCT, winning the sectional Registration for the 2018 Westfield 4th – 6th grade 10 a.m. – 11:30 AM St. Francis. Vincent Fumero flied out veteran Head Coach George Kapner. the season, while Bartok split time championship for the fourth straight PAL Flag Football program is now 7th – 9th grade 11:45 – 1:15 PM deep to leftfield and Wilber was Mission accomplished! In 2018, between second and third singles. year and giving the best team in the open. The Flag Football program is Each time frame above includes a robbed of an extra base hit when Joe the Blue Devils added another Union Su’s best performances of the season state a true run for their money in the now in its 20th year. Our program is 30-minute practice session prior to LoBrace came up with a snow cone County Tournament title to their re- may have been in back-to-back Group 4 final.” open to boys and girls who are the games grab of line drive that was headed for sume. They also won the sectional matches against New Providence and Obviously, in Westfield they never Westfield residents only between 1st The season will run from Septem- the left center field gap. title for the fourth straight year and Cranford where he shut out the sec- rebuild the tennis team. They simply and 9th grades, and is structured under ber 15th through November 17. The “It happened quick so I didn’t have they advanced all the way to the Group ond singles opponents, 6-0, in four reload. Kapner understands that he is three age groups: 1st-3rd grades, 4th- cost for registration will remain at time to think about it much,” said IV Final before losing to top-ranked straight sets. Against Cranford and situated in a tennis town. 6th grades, and 7th-9th grades. All $65 per player, with a family limit of LoBrace. “That is probably why I Montgomery. New Providence in the same matches, “Just a wonderful town with tre- games are played on Saturday morn- $195. A late fee of $20 per player will caught it.” Kapner points to senior leadership Bartok nearly equaled that level of mendous roots in the sport. Many of ings at Tamaques Park in Westfield. be assessed for those registering after A Markowycz RBI single in the top as being essential in the team’s strong dominance giving up just one game our players cut their teeth in tennis as The program is non-contact and in- August 15. The Westfield PAL will of the seventh gave St. Francis a five- performance in 2018. Two players in against New Providence at third part of the Junior Development Pro- structional in nature at the younger age never turn away any players because run lead again at 10-5. St. George particular stood out. singles. gram at the Westfield Tennis Club. groups. Each division usually has a 30- of financial hardship. Please email managed to load the bases in the bot- “Damien Ruparel and Rob Faktor “Juniors Matt Su and Matt Bartok I’ve been coaching at WHS since minute practice followed by a one John Dugan tom of the seventh but Kozlowski got were exceptional leaders on and off both had excellent seasons. We are 1975 (5 different varsity sports) and I hour game on Saturday morning. ([email protected])with any Scheiners to ground out and Rinaldo the court. Knowing that Damien was looking for them to take on the mantle can honestly say that the WHS athlete The 2018 season will have some questions on our scholarship program. flew out to center to end the contest. likely to deliver a point to us every of leadership next year both on and is special...he or she competes and scheduling changes in order to ac- To register visit www.westfieldpal.org “Mike Kozlowski pitched a good match at first singles gave added con- off the court.” plays for his or her team with every commodate an increase in participa- [westfieldpal.org] game for us tonight,” said Joe fiber of his or her being.” tion which will allow for more teams Questions email John Dugan LoBrace. “He got them to put the ball and increased playing time for play- at:[email protected], John in play and hit it to where we were. He St. Bart’s Men’s Oldtimers ers. There will now be a three-game Cronin at:[email protected] can be tough to hit.” Probitas Verus Honos schedule as follows: or Al Youssef at: St. Francis 500 031 1 10 Softball League Results: 1st-3rd grade 8:15-9:45 AM [email protected] St. George 030 002 0 5

ST. BART’S STANDINGS: the St. George offense with a grand TEAM W L T Pct slam home run. Vinny Fumero added St. Anthony 5 1 1 .786 a couple of towering extra base hits, WESTFIELD St. Michael 5 1 1 .786 while Jeff Friedlander and Eddie “El St. George 4 3 0 .571 Sid” Fernandez were perfect at the St. Sebastian 3 3 1 .500 Congratulations WEST St. Francis 3 3 1 .500 plate for George. Nash Warfield, Gus St. Wolfgang 3 4 0 .429 Alvarez, Joe Ursino, and Karl St. Vincent 2 5 0 .286 Grossmann collected multiple hits for St. Joseph 1 6 0 .143 St Joseph. to the Top Ten Club for May 2018 St. Anthony 5, St. Joseph 4 St. Anthony 7, St. Francis 2 Veteran Joe McEvoy was the star of JohnDietch was stellar on the the game for St. Anthony. McEvoy mound for St. Anthony, limiting St. knocked in the game winner in the Francis to eight hits and two runs over third, one of his three RBI on the day. six innings. Steve Burton (3-3), John Greenblatt, Bobby Camisa, Jay MikeSurburg, and John Greenblatt Semple and Steve Burton chipped in all collected multiple hits to pace St. with multiple hits for St Anthony. Joe Ant’s offense. Ben Lobrace, Mike Ursino, Al Betau, Todd Feinburg, and Markowycz, and Dan Margolis had Tom Swales led St. Joe’s attack. multiple hits for St Francis. St. Michael 8, St. Francis 4 St. Michael 8, St. Wolfgang 3 “Commish” Jim Killeen legged out Bobby Stratton (2-3, HR), Chris a triple and added three RBI to lead Sarna (2-3 3B, 2B) and Bobby Sharon Steele Barbara Lang Beth Sullivan Robert Lacovara Colleen Berg the St. Michael offense. Lou “CheezeWhiz” Cihanowyz led a bal- Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Balestriere, Jason Virgil, Nam-June anced St. Michael’s attack against St. Joe, Chris Sarna and Corey Woodring Wolfgang. Cihanowyz singled in two contributed multiple hits for St runs with two outs in the fourth inning Michael. St. Francis was led by Lou to break the game open for St. Messano, Mike Markowycz and Joe Michael’s. Pete Chemidlin and Jim Oporto. Killeen collected multiple hits for St. St. Wolfgang 10, St. Sebastian 5 Mikes. Brian Weber, Bryan Healy Daryl Palmieri (4-4, 3Rs) and and Glenn Gang each collected mul- Jonathan Villegas (4-4, 5RBI) were tiple hits for St Wolfgang. dialed in at the plate to lead St. St. Sebastian 7, St. Vincent 1 Ileen Cuccaro Julie Murphy Deborah Citarella Anne Weber Mary DePaola Wolfgang. Dennis Reilly, Ryan Pe- Bryan Munoz pitched a gem for St. Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate ters, Bob McGuinness, Bryan Healy Sebastian. Munoz scattered seven hits and Howie Bialos had multiple hits over seven innings and did not walk a for Wolfgang, while Nate Mangiris, batter. Rey Santiago (3-3, 3B), Munoz Westfield 600 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ 07090 Stan Lesniewski and Bryan Munoz (3-3), Harry Semple, James Richey, #600NORTH paced St. Sebastian’s offense. Pat MacDonnell and Mike DiFabrizio West Office 908.233.0065 • ColdwellBankerHomes.com

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Devil’s Den WHS 3RD IN SHOPRITE CUP Westfield High finished third in Group 4 for the 15th ShopRite Cup, Bright 2018-19 Season given in recognition of excellent per- formance at the state championship Looms on the Horizon team events. Last year the Blue Dev- ils finished 29th with 21 points. WHS had 51 points, trailing Ridge By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times (62) and North Hunterdon (59) but beating out Watchung Hills (49), The 2017-18 school year was an- and the freshmen were 15-1-2. Angelo. Bridgewater-Raritan, Montgomery other highly successful one for Girls tennis: 17-8; third in confer- Girls lacrosse: 11-8; sectional and Princeton (47 each). Westfield High athletics. There were ence and county champs Other Group winners were: nine Union County Conference cham- Key returnees: Rachel Rothenberg, Key returnees: Olivia Shields, Paige Moorestown (Group 3, 72 points), pions, nine Union County champi- Charlotte Clausen, Leah Bremer, Radice, Claire Yamano, Carley Haddonfield (Group 2, 122) and High- ons, five sectional champions and one Sloane Silverman, Mitra Farella, Carlee Swanson (goalie), land Park (Group 1, 43). state champion – football, for the Kumarasamy. The jayvees were 11-6. Mikaela Buoiscio, Mia Fleming The Blue Devils finished first in third straight year. Girls volleyball: 23-4; conference (goalie), Brooke Scheuermann, Group 4 during the 2009-10 school Many outstanding senior athletes co-champs, county finalist, state semi- Nicole Scheuremann. year. played a major role in that success. finalist Softball: 12-12; county finalist SOLID FINISH FOR TRACK David B. Corbin (May 2018 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times But there were dozens of outstanding Key returnees: Jenna Miller, Sam Key returnees: Julia Romano, Erica The track teams wrapped up their DIVING INTO THIRD BASE...Raider senior Pat Downey dives safely into third underclass athletes who contributed Colucci, Anne Friel, Grace Gruters, Lawrence, Michaela Hobson, seasons with some solid performances base during a game with Colonia in Scotch Plains. and are now ready for their turn in the UzeziIjoma, Steph Margolies, Lydia Genevieve Howell, Rachel at the Meet of Champions at Northern spotlight, trying to continue the Nisita. Rothenberg, Emma Pietriewicz, Burlington. school’s athletic tradition. Winter sports: Caroline Dwyer, Julia Gagliardi. The girls 4x800 team, seeded 11th, Raider Nine Had Memorable Three teams bring long winning Boys basketball: 5-17 Boys tennis: 21-4; county, sectional finished second. Seniors Mia Melao streaks into this fall: boys cross-coun- Key returnees: Matt Crowley, champs; Group 4 runner-up and Emma Jackler, sophomore Grace try has won 97 straight meets, girls Sebastian Ferrero, Mike Kane, Tom Key returnees: Matt Su, Matt Morgan and freshman Katie Hamilton Games, Speed; Finished 16-11 soccer is unbeaten (34-0-7) in its last McGuire, Nick Murray, Matt Leone, Bartok, Sebastian Wroe, Jai Sharma, ran a 9:17.84, 15 seconds faster than CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 41, and football has won a school Adam Perry, Griffin Rooney, Colin Brad Hornbeck, Irving Zhou. their seed time. Junior Sarah Hacker record 37 consecutive games. Freer. The jayvees were 11-10 and the Boys track: 0-0; 4x800 qualified was 16th in the 3,200 with a three- attempts and junior Jon Ramos swiped times. Here is a sport-by-sport rundown freshmen were 13-5. for Penn Relays second drop to 11.21.91. eight bases in nine attempts. Fresh- “Jonny Ramos and Michael Dieu of how things shape up as we head Senior Spencer Weigand ended his man Dean Kirian, who was in the picked up where they left off last year. into the summer “off-season” with career in style, finishing ninth in the starting lineup a large portion of the Dean Kirian, Josh Canavan, Willy final won-lost record, highlights, and 800 (1:54.71). Junior Jake Saltzer time, swiped five bases in seven at- Gale and Tyler Stines made major key returnees. was 18th in the 400 with a 49.64. tempts. impressions in their first varsity sea- Fall sports: SELERT MAKES TRIALS Schetelich, who played shortstop, sons and will provide leadership next Boys cross-country: 9-0; confer- Kirsten Selert Faraud (’05) quali- led the team offensively with a .391 year,” Coach Higgins predicted. ence, county champ; third in Group 4 fied for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Mara- batting average (BA) going 27-for-69 Junior Angelo DiNizo received Key returnees: Cooper Brennan, thon Trials after finishing in 2:44.12 with 17 runs scored and led the team ample plate time and had a .286 BA James McCutcheon, Jon Givelber, last Saturday at the 42nd Grandma’s with three home runs and 26 RBI, (8-for-28) with eight runs scored, six Zach Spergel, Kevin Yucetepe, Will Marathon in Duluth, Minn. while adding 10 doubles, a triple, 12 RBI and two doubles. Wilkinson went Loggia, Will McGlynn. She was 137th overall, out of 6,094 walks and being hit three times. Se- 11-for-34 (.324 BA) with five RBI, Girls cross-country: 3-4; confer- entries, male and female. The Trials nior first baseman Anthony DiNizo five runs scored and three doubles. ence, county champs; third in Group will be held in Atlanta on February had a .388 BA (26-for-67), 16 RBI, Junior Pat Cuccurullo had four hits, 4 29, 2020. 12 runs scored, a triple and a team- two RBI and three runs scored and Key returnees: Sarah Hacker, The 30-year-old New Orleans resi- leading 11 doubles. Downey, a freshman Matt Syvertsen had eight Brianna Hatch, Paige Radice, Grace dent is the daughter of Westfield Ath- centerfielder, had a .273 BA with 21 hits with three doubles, seven runs Morgan, Caroline Collins, Elizabeth letic Hall of Fame member Kim hits, including two doubles, 13 RBI scored and five RBI, while walking Bielen, Sammy Salz, Maddie Learner, Schmidt Selert (tennis) and WHS and 16 runs scored. He also had 10 nine times and being hit twice. Natalia Vollaro. three-sporter Scott Selert (both Class walks and was hit three times. Until he was injured, the Villanova Field hockey: 8-10-3 of ’77). A co-captain of the 2005 “Sam Schetelich and Anthony bound Wilkinson in 28.33 innings, Key returnees: Hannah Jepsen, Lily WHS girls swim team, she earned DiNizo will be tough to replace in the recorded a 2.2 ERA with 56 strikeouts, Maz, Savannah Stewart. The jayvees four gold medals at the Union County middle of the order. They really turned 24 hits, 16 walks and a hit batter and were 11-5-2. championships, and was on four it on this year. Patrick Downey did so finished with a 2-0 record. Friedman Football: 12-0; conference, sec- county and sectional champion teams. many things these past two years at took up the slack and in 48.67 in- tional and state champs Julia Romano will be back for her fourth softball season as WHS’s varsity NEXT WEEK the plate and in the outfield, as well as nings, had a 2.88 ERA with 36 hits, 33 Key returnees: Noah Levy, Matt shortstop. The Devil(s) of the Year. on the bases,” Coach Higgins said. strikeouts, 21 walks and three hit bat- McIntyre, Tommy Norris, Jordan ON THIS DATE “He will be missed along with all our ters to finish with a 6-3 record. Simpson, Emmett Smith, Griffin Girls basketball: 20-8; reached Key returnees: Cooper Brennan, 1955: Hamilton ‘Ham’ Richardson seniors [others: Jake Friedman, Matt Cuccurullo in 26.33 innings, recorded Aslanian, Koury Kania, Jake Saltzer, county and sectional semifinals James McCutcheon, Will McGlynn, lost to Sweden’s Sven Davidson, 4-6, Kipp, Derek Cappadoccia, Erik a 2-0 record with a 2.66 ERA, 27 hits, Tim Alliegro, Colin Freer, Will Key returnees: Sam Stravach, Lily Will Loggia, Kevin Yucetepe, Jake 6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 8-6 in the opening round Kaufman, Matt Zucker, Nick 23 strikeouts, 11 walks and five hit Kessler, Declan McCauley, Griffin Maz, Faith Dobosiewicz, Caroline Saltzer, Ajay Olson, Tim Alliegro, at Wimbledon. Richardson moved McCormack].” batters. Rooney, Hank Shapiro. The jayvees Dwyer, Emma Pietrewicz. The jayvees Jackson O’Brien, Ron Melao, Steve from Westfield to Baton Rouge, La., Canavan (leftfield) finished with a McCormack finished 1-2 with a were 6-3. were 15-5 and the freshmen were 12- Zucker, Quinn Priscoe, Nick when he was 7 in 1940. The family .390 BA (23-for-59) with 16 runs 5.69 ERA, 20 hits, 14 strikeouts, 11 Gymnastics: 7-1; county runner-up 6. Rubinetti, Declan McCauley, Jeremy had recently moved back to town, scored, nine RBI and three doubles. walks and three hit batters in 16 in- Key returnees: Kaela Azzaretto, Bowling: 12-5; conference runner- Kronheimer, Matt Connor, Mike where younger brothers Tom (’57) Ramos (second base) had a .388 BA nings. Kipp in 15.67 innings, had a Amanda Lee, Julie Singer, Halle up, third at sectionals Fuccillo, Braden Stryker. and Dave (’62) would star for WHS, (26-for-67) with 18 RBI, 18 runs 4.02 ERA, with 25 hits, six strikeouts, Riordan. Key returnees: Dylan Kurstedt, Will Girls track: 6-2; distance medley reportedly never losing a singles scored and three doubles, while walk- seven walks and three hits batters to Boys soccer: 17-1-3; conference Shepherd, Jon Grossman, Trey qualified for Penn Relays; confer- match. ing seven times and being hit three finish 3-0. Junior Nick Merkel had a and county co-champs Rabinowitz. ence, county runner-up AROUND THIS DATE times. Gale with a .375 BA led the 4.91 ERA in 15.67 innings, allowed Key returnees: Brian Hinkel, An- Boys ice hockey: 12-8-2; county Key returnees: Sarah Hacker, Sam June 20, 1965: Dennis Burke tossed team with 36 hits and 23 runs scored, 19 hits, six walks and a hit batter, drew Echausse, Henry Schwartz, Jeff champs Stravach, Jaimie DeDea, Lauren a four-hitter and Bill Myers hit a home while adding 10 RBI, a triple and 14 while striking out 10. Tom Laucik in Bennett, Evan Meade, Ronit Rao, Key returnees: Anthony Oliveri, CJ Triarsi, Julia Csorba, Grace Morgan, run as the Westfield Merchants walks. 12.33 innings, had a 4.54 ERA with Jeremy Silber. The jayvees were 12- Duffy (goalie), Trevor Tanella, Alex Katie Hamilton, Isabel Boufarah, downed the Elizabeth A.A. 11-0 in Junior catcher Mike Dieu had a 10 strikeouts, eight hits, nine walks 5-2. Park, Petey Buontempo. Grace Endy, Caroline Collins. the Union County League. .305 BA (18-for-59) with 16 RBI, 14 and a hit batter to finish 1-1. Girls soccer: 19-0-2; conference Girls ice hockey: 3-19 Boys volleyball: 6-10; county semi- June 22, 1980: K.C. Knobloch had runs scored, two home runs, a triple “Jake Friedman stepped up on the champs and county co-champs Key returnees: Maddie Katz, finalist two doubles and a triple, but the and four doubles. Junior third baseman mound. Losing Danny was tough for Key returnees: Caitlin Amman Maddie McDevitt, Mary Beke, Megan Key returnees: Julian Trott, Alfredo Westfield Merchants dropped an 8-7 Tyler Stines finished 22-for-72 (.306 us, but Jake turned into a legitimate (goalie), Sophie Hendricks, Faith Raferty, Zoe Tedeschi, Madeleine Cardenas-Caceres, David Broughton, decision to Watchung in the Union BA) with 16 RBI, 14 runs scored and ace. Nick Merkel and Pat Cuccurullo Dobosiewicz, Kate Armstrong, Elisha Sherry, Alex Sumas, Julia Colleran, Alan Solovey, Etan Zeller-MacLean, County Twilight League. two doubles. Kirian had a .429 BA also were pleasant surprises in their Israel, Julia Mancheno, Brooke Alana Allen-Jones. (21-for-49) with 13 runs scored, 10 first varsity seasons. Nick Sullivan, Sofia Carayannopoulos, Erin Boys swimming: 11-3; county RBI, two doubles, a triple and six McCormack started off slow but was Harris, Catharine Miller, Carly champs, sectional runner-up walks, while striking out only three pitching great by the end of the year,” Sherman. The jayvees were 14-0-3 Key returnees: Tom Brennan, Tim Coach Higgins pointed out. PUBLIC NOTICE McGann, Tom Moore, Cooper Prieto, Zach Youssef, Zach Williams, Barney SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Veres. CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY Girls swimming: 12-3; county, sec- DOCKET NO. F-028095-17 tional runner-up FILE NO. 23921-17 Key returnees: Jenna Daniel, NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT Amanda Pyle, Keeley Thompson, Ire- (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: land Applegarth, Abi McKinney, Mary 301 3RD STREET, LLC; Weber, Marcelina Kowinska, Katie YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND Bromberg, Eliana Cestero. REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO Wrestling: 14-9; conference and AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- sectional runner-up neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 Key returnees: Tim Miller, Jordan West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in Simpson, Brendan Loder, Theo which MTAG CUST FOR EMPIRE VII NJ Dardia, CJ Composto, Luke Hoerle, PO is the plaintiff and 301 3RD STREET, Quinn Gimblette, Jeremy Silber, Jake LLC, ET ALS; are defendants, pending in Bencivenga, Anthony Ciotta, Mike the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chan- cery Division, UNION County and bearing Price. Docket No. F-028095-17 within thirty-five Spring sports: (35) days after June 21, 2018 exclusive of Baseball: 19-10; sectional champs, such date. If you fail to answer or appear in county and state finalist accordance with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be rendered against you for Key returnees: Matt McIntyre, An- relief demanded in the Complaint. You drew Caminiti, Mike Carlone, Mike shall file your Answer and Proof of Service LEAGUE CHAMPS...The 5th/6th grade Cubs recently defeated the Astros for the Charlton, Sean Flynn, Chris Ho. The in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Westfield International League title at Gumbert 1 Field in Westfield. jayvees were county champions. Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com- Boys golf: 12-1; conference, county plex - CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE in accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac- champs tice and Procedure. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Key returnees: George Snell, John You are further advised that if you are NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, Humiston, Jason Lee, Jarrod Orioli, unable to obtain an attorney you may com- ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS Westfield Area Y Flyers Boys and Girls (13-14) 4x100m Relay Teams municate with the Lawyer Referral Service Jack DiFilippo. of the County of Venue and that if you Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn, Collector of Taxes of the Borough Girls golf: 14-0; conference champs cannot afford an attorney, you may com- of Fanwood, County of Union will sell at public auction on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 in the Key returnees: Anna Bowman, municate with the Legal Services Office of Mayor and Council chambers at the Borough Municipal Building, 75 North Martine Sydney Dobson, Sloane Silverman, Flyers Compete at NJ Junior the County of Venue. The telephone num- Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the morning or at such later time and ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- place to which said sale may be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land Remi Shendell, Annie Cerria. yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective Boys lacrosse: 12-6; county final- Services Office 908-354-4340. parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable against said ist Olympic Championships THE ACTION has been instituted for the lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed to the 26th Key returnees: Griffin Aslanian, CJ The Westfield Area “Y” Flyers com- Girls 13-14: Alexandra Bonn – purpose of foreclosing the following tax day of June 2018. Duffy, Theo Dardia (goalie), Jake sale certificate: Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of peted in the USATF Junior Olympic 2nd in Triple Jump, 5th in 100m 1. A certain tax certificate 14-00032, municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, Engelke, Colin Freer, Devon McLane, State Championships held at Hub Stine Hurdles, 4th in 200m Hurdles’ Emma sold on 6/8/2015, dated 6/18/2015, and together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest Reid Colwell, Mack Prybylski, Matt was recorded on 8/20/2015 in Book 13972 rate of interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to Stadium in Plainfield on June 9-10. Howlett – 4th in Discus and 4th in at Page 435, made by PAUL M. LESNIAK, the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other Three athletes were state champions Shot Put; Emily Martinez, Abigail Collector of Taxes of ELIZABETH, and method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. Properties PUBLIC NOTICE in their respective events. The top six Granrath, Julia Skultety, Claire Flagg State of New Jersey to MTAG CUST FOR for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Borough of TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS athletes from each event earned a spot – 5th in 4X100m Relay EMPIRE VII NJ PO and subsequently as- Fanwood at an interest rate of 18%. PLANNING BOARD signed to plaintiff, MTAG CUST FOR EM- At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with to compete at the USATF Region 2 Boys 13-14: Damien Scouloukas – PIRE VII NJ PO. This covers real estate interest and costs. Payments must be in the form of cash, certified check or money order. TAKE NOTICE, that on Monday, May Olympic Championship to be held 6th in 100m Hurdles, Bryan Tucker – located in ELIZABETH, County of UNION, Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act 30, 2018, the Planning Board of the Town- July 12-15 in Ewing. 2nd in Javelin; Caudell Cajuste, and State of New Jersey, known as LOT (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et ship of Scotch Plains, Union County, New TOP SIX FINISHES: Damian Skouloukas, Gyrord 936.A ADTL LOTS: SUBDTV (1937) seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.) In addition, the Jersey, approved the application of 1805 BLOCK 1 as shown on the Tax Assess- municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser Front Street, LLC for property located at Girls 8U: Jasmine Parran – 3rd in Gregoire, Bryan Tucker – 5h in ment Map and Tax Map duplicate of ELIZA- who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. 1803-1815 Front Street, Block 1001, Lots 1,500m Run and 4th in 800m Run 4x100m Relay BETH. and concerns premises commonly In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the 59, 60 and 61 for preliminary and final site Boys 8U: Jackson Folvik – 1st in The Westfield Area “Y” Flyers known as 301 THIRD STREET, ELIZA- Tax Collector should be notified immediately. plan approval and associated site upgrades Javelin, Millen Dhimen – 2nd in Jav- Track Club is a USATF-certified club BETH, New Jersey. The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: with any bulk variance or waiver relief after YOU, 301 3RD STREET, LLC, are made proposing to merge the existing three (3) elin and Shot Put that serves over 700 athletes through- BLK LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION TOTAL party defendant to the above foreclosure lots and demolish the existing structures to Girls 9-10: Madeline Bonn – 1st in out the year. The Club has cross- 24 9.01 FELA, DEBRA 167 Pleasant Avenue 13,674.11 action because you are the owner of a construct a new day care facility. The 28 5 HERRMANN, JOHN ET ALL 168 Midway Avenue 12,558.48 High Jump, Grace Gloster – 4th in country, winter conditioning, and property which is the subject of the above Resolution memorializing said approval 48 18 J A M ENHANCEMENT LLC 54 Stewart Place 7,974.42 200m Run spring and summer track and field entitled action. was duly presented and adopted by the 49 15 CHRISTIANA TRUST TR 353 Terrill Road 752.45 DATED: June 15, 2018 Planning Board at its regularly scheduled Boys 9-10: Lucas Costa – 3rd in programs in Westfield and Cranford. 56 16 QUALIFIED FLIPS 71 La Grande Avenue 8,398.70 Michelle M. Smith, Clerk meeting on June 11, 2018. A copy of said Javelin and 4th in High Jump For more information, visit the team 71 20 KLUCKAS, LUCILLE C 14 Rainier Road 11,706.08 Superior Court of New Jersey Resolution has been filed in the office of 78 24 WHITE, MATTHEW D 493 Terrill Road 5,792.82 Girls 11-12: Elizabeth Koizumi – website www.yflyerstrackclub.com or PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. the Planning Board and/or the office of the 86 4 MILEWITS, MARTIN M 71 Second Street 819.84 1st in 1,500m Race Walk, Emma Muir contact Greg Hatzisavvas at 908-233- Denville Law Center Municipal Clerk and is available for public 121 1 MINDO, JEFFREY A & CYNTHIA 56 Trenton Avenue 412.97 290 Route 46 West inspection. – 3rd in Javelin 2700 x251 or Denville, New Jersey 07834 Colleen M. Huehn Shannon Rapant Boys 11-12: Gabriel Costa – 6th in [email protected]. (973) 586-2300 Collector of Taxes Land Use Secretary High Jump 1 T - 6/21/18, The Leader Fee: $62.73 4 T - 5/31, 6/07, 6/14, 6/21/18, The Times Fee: $301.92 1 T - 6/21/18, The Times Fee: $22.44 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 21, 2018 Page 13 More photos at goleader.com Cranford Rattles WF White, 15-1, in Ripken 12U Ballyhoo Sports CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 the mound, allowing just one hit but ers, Matty Chapman made a nice slid- selves. We need to take advantage and walking seven, while striking out two ing catch in the first inning that saved steal as many bases as possible and get batters. With the seven free passes and us,” Coach Grady said.. guys in scoring position because we the single by Julian Montez, Westfield Competing for Cranford were: put balls in play. Only one strikeout White did have some early opportuni- Owen Baratta, Grady, Will Kahney, today. If you limit your strikeouts and ties but ran into some misfortune. Part McCaffery, Jack Zambito, Woodruff, put balls in play, good things will hap- of the misfortune was the accurate arm Monahan, Olear, Chapman, Santarelli, pen,” Coach Grady said. of Cougar catcher Sean Woodruff, who Dylan Falk and Ed Toy. The Blue The two straight gun downs at sec- gunned down two base runners in a Devils consisted of McMahill, Lynch, ond by Woodruff silenced Westfield row in the second inning. Toal, Ryan, Davis, Tommy Hyland, White in the second but the Cougars “Just throw strikes and we will be Cooper Martino, Montez, Gavin plated four more runs in the third. alright. I would love to see Santarelli Andretta, Brendan Scheper, Lucas Woodruff walked then Monahan throw a little more strikes. One too Rubiera and Philip Langhart. walked just after Westfield leftfielder many walks for me but we got out of Cranford scored once in the top of Davis made a great catch. Olear each one with a great job behind the the first. Baratta looped a single over slashed a two-run double to right field. plate. He threw out two or three base first and Grady was hit-by-a-pitch. Chapman walked, Santarelli lofted an runners today. That’s a weapon we Kahney lined a shot to center that was RBI sac fly to center and Falk (2-for- have back there,” Coach Grady said. caught by McMahill, who in turn fired 2) drilled an RBI single to center. Another major misfortune came in to short to double up Baratta. After Scheper drew a leadoff, the first inning. Leadoff batter Rowan McCaffery’s grounder to second was Westfield White went down 1-2-3 in McMahill walked and stole second. mishandled and Grady scored. the third then five more Cougars Mike Lynch hit a grounder to the After the Cougars escaped clawed home plate in the fourth. shortstop who tossed to first for the Westfield’s first inning, the bats, the Kahney took a fastball to the side and out. McMahill opted to head for third crafty base running and the walks McCaffery walked. Zambito singled but the throw from Dennis McCaffery came to life. Zambito walked and to left then a balk call allowed Kahney at first to third baseman Ben Monahan David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times stole second base. Monahan also to score. Olear lashed a two-run single BEATING THE THROW HOME...Riverside’s Dennis Maluchnik steps on home plate before Advanced Financial catcher set up a rundown and McMahill was walked then proceeded to steal sec- past first and Santarelli smacked a Vic Trindale catches the ball in the second inning of the Union County Senior 50+ Men’s Softball League game on June 14. tagged out by shortstop Shea Grady. ond drawing an overthrow from the two-run triple to left-centerfield. Walks to Sean Toal and Jack Ryan catcher, allowing Zambito to score. Westfield White’s only run came in followed but leftfielder Matt Chapman Monahan stole third and scored on the fourth. Ryan walked and sped to CONKLIN 6 RBI, POLINITZA 5 HITS; AF’s KIRSCH 5 RBI robbed Westfield White of some early Olear’s single up the middle. Chapman second on a wild pitch. With two outs, runs with a sliding snag of Randy singled to left, Santarelli lined his Montez walked and as he attempted Davis’ low liner for the third out. two-run double to center and later to take second the catcher’s throw “Defensively, I will put us up against scored on an overthrow, giving the sailed into centerfield and Ryan Riverside 50s ‘Advance’ Past any other 12-year-old team. We don’t Cougars a 6-0 lead. scored. It was Cranford’s only error make many mental or physical errors. “We are very aggressive on the in the game. We are pretty strong up the middle bases. We want the other team to try to Cranford 154 5 15 and on our left side. And our outfield- beat us. We don’t want to beat our- Westfield White 000 1 1 Advanced Financial, 27-22

By DAVID B. CORBIN Politnitza found vacant ground in all It seemed nearly impossible with Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times five of his at-bats to finish with four all the offense that fine defensive plays No bragging about a pitchers’ duel singles and a triple, while scoring could come into the limelight but a could be bellowed in this Union four times. But Rich Conklin conked few did, despite a series of errors that County Senior 50+ Softball League a pair of triples and a pair of singles also gained notice. Advanced third showdown between the Riverside Inn and all were with runners in scoring baseman Jerry Isoldi recorded a num- and Advanced Financial at Jerseyland position, so he amassed six RBI, while ber of fine scoops. Shortstop John Field in Scotch Plains on June 14. But scoring twice. Mario Fastiggi singled Rachko made several good plays, es- the ball took a thwacking as the four times, scored three times and pecially absorbing a wicked liner off Riversiders pounded out a 27-22, added four RBI. Mark Merriman the bat of Joe Hrubash in the fifth come-from behind victory over the poked a pair of RBI singles and an inning. Hillyer and Grandstrand added Financiers in B Division action. RBI double, and scored four times. some nice catches in the outfield. The triumph lifted the Riversiders’ Paul McClung (RBI), tripled, The Riversiders, despite reeling off record to 7-4 to keep them in stiff doubled, singled and scored three a series of four errors in the decisive contention for second place with the times. fifth inning, also pulled off a few Contact Lens & Vision men, who Finance man Dave Kirsch rapped brilliant defensive plays. Merriman entered the week with a 6-3 record. three singles, scored twice and led his hauled in a threatening liner in right Roselle American Legion is perched team with five RBI. Al Feigenbaum field. John McClung made several on top of the roost with a 10-0 enter- smacked a triple and three singles, good plays at shortstop, including a ing record but Advanced Financial’s scored three times and brought in four difficult pop fly in shallow leftfield, stock slumped a little deeper into the runs. Bill Hillyer slapped three singles and Conklin at first base demonstrated cellar with a 3-7 record behind cellar and a double and scored three times. his flexibility, scooping up and leap- contenders Garwood Metal and Tom Breen singled in all four of his ing for throws from his infielders. Cranford VFW who entered the week plate appearances. Neil Grandstrand Advanced Financial scored a touch- with 4-6 records. doubled twice, singled, scored three down — I mean six runs in the top of The Riverside banged out arguably times and added three RBI, and Vic the first inning. Rachko (2-for-5, 2 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 32 hits, while Advanced Financial Trindale tapped two singles and a runs) punched a leadoff single and DIVING BACK TO SECOND IN THE NICK OF TIME...Cranford Cougar Ben Monahan dives back to second base in the shelled out 27 hits. The Riverside “hit double, scored three times and had Hillyer followed with a single. nick of time to avoid being tagged out by Westfield White shortstop Gavin Andretta in the second inning at Gumbert 1 Field. ‘em where they ain’t’ man, Rich three RBI. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 I am excited to announce my two OLDWELL ANKER newestu Westfield listings! C B & E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE 34 Shady Lane, Fanwood • Open House: Sunday, June 24th 1-4PM Offered for $435,000 • www.34ShadyLane.com

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60+ A DIVISION: Creative Too, 20, DeBellis 6 TEAM W L Bruce Billotti (3 hits, 2 runs), Jorge Kilkenny House 6 3 Barca (3 hits), Johnny Miller (2 hits, American Legion 6 3 Yogi’s Boys 6 3 3B), Dave McFall (2 hits) and Jack Awnings Galore 6 4 O’Brien (3B) led DeBellis. Liberty Lighting Group 4 4 American Legion 18, Awnings 3 60+ B DIVISION: Legion pitcher Harry Streep al- TEAM W L lowed only 6 hits to 6 different Aw- Cranford VFW 6 4 nings batters, and a mere 2 over the Avengers 3 6 final 4 innings. For the Legion, Ray DeBellis Associates 2 6 Palesko and Ralph Genova had 4 hits Creative Industries Too 1 7 each. Ed Kushner, Bill Daniel and Awnings 21, Kilkenny 20 Chris Paterek each had 3 hits. Kilkenny loaded the bases with one Cranford VFW 12, Avengers 11 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times out in the top of the seventh inning but The Veterans led 12-3 going into GETTING THE DOUBLE...Advanced Financial’s Bill Hillyer slides into second Awnings was able to escape the jam the 7th inning. The Avengers scored after allowing only the tying run to David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times base with a double in the fifth inning as Riverside shortstop John McClung catches eight and had the tying run on third MAKING THE PUTOUT AT FIRST...Riverside first baseman John Conklin the ball at Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains on June 14. score. Rich Polonitza opened the bot- with two outs. Right center fielder grabs the throw from second to get the putout on Advanced Financial’s John tom half of the seventh with a hard Charlie Wischusen came up big with Ratchko in the sixth inning at Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains on June 14. single and Rick Demsey singled to an over-the-shoulder running catch Riverside Inn 50s ‘Advance’ center. After loading the bases, Bobby to seal the win. Gerard McDermott (3 Lorincz plunked the winning RBI RBI, triple), Dave Woodruff and Union County Senior 50+ single. Angelo Melillo (4R, 2RBI), Gerry Gaeta (3 hits each), Dave Past Advanced Financial 50s Danny Mendoza (2R, 5RBI) and Dreschel (triple, 3 RBI) led the Vets. Polonitza (2R, 4RBI) each 3-for-4 with Steve Falco (3 hits), Anthony Abbaleo, Softball League Standings: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 a double, pitcher Tom Pasko (3 hits, 3 Bill Moore, Geno Raisley, Bob Feigenbaum bounced an RBI single, make the score 13-7. Rachko and runs scored) led Awnings. Gary Wiese Hoffman, Ron Horinko and Tom 50+ A DIVISION: 3. Nick Mennona also contributed and Bill Hillyer (each 3-for-3). Bill Connolly (2 hits each) and strong TEAM W L Isolda (3 runs, 2 RBI) rolled an RBI Hillyer both singled and Feigenbaum Deegan Roofing 12 0 offensively for Telecom. groundout and Bruce Crawford slammed a two-run triple to center. Vanderstreet, Bob D’Meo and Tom defensive play from shortstop Geno Phenomenal Boyz 6 5 Deegan Roofing 22 , Linda’s, 5 reached safely when his fly ball to left Crawford, who would score three Beninato (3 hits each) led Kilkenny. Raisley, midfielder Joe Brown and Joe Max Telecom 6 6 Damon Roth (4-for-4, 3R), Scott was dropped. Grandstrand lined an times, wiggled an RBI single, Cranford VFW 11, Avengers 10 second baseman Tom Connolly led Linwood Inn 5 6 Mugele (3 hits, R, 5 RBI), John Garced The Avengers headed into the bot- RBI single, Trindale looped a single Grandstrand drilled an RBI double, the Avengers. 50+ B DIVISION: (3 hits 2 R, RBI), Nick Russo (3-for- over short and Kirsch sizzled a two- Trindale lashed a two-run double and tom of the 7th clinging to a 10-9 lead Liberty 27, Creative Too 22 TEAM W L 3, 2 R, 4 RBI) and Steve Barba (3-for- run single past third. After Breen Kirsch wobbled an RBI single. then Tom Rutkowski punched a one- Trailing Liberty Lighting by 20 runs Roselle American Legion 12 0 3, 2 R, 2 RBI), and Joe Difabio (3-run singled, Tom Colandro chopped an Riverside knotted the score with out single, Tom McNulty rapped an going into the bottom of the 7th in- Riverside Inn 8 4 HR) led Deegan. RBI double, Lou Koehler singled and ning, Creative Industries Too scored Contact Lens & Vision 7 4 RBI single over second. six in the bottom of the inning, high- Cranford VFW 5 7 Riverside Inn 27, Advanced 22 But Riverside answered with a lighted by an RBI sac fly from Tom Dave Drechsel blasted the winning 15 runs. LLG collected 37 hits. Don Garwood Metal 5 7 Rich Conklin had 6 RBI as Marc touchdown and an extra point (7 runs), Wolansky, and Polinitza’s RBI single, RBI single. Drechsel (4-for-4, triple, Miller, Willie Jackson, Harry Semple, Advanced Financial 3 8 Capizzi and Mario Fastiggi each and it began with John McClung’s Merriman’s RBI double, Conklin’s 4 RBI), McNulty and Brian Rick Regenthal and Mike Guatta (4 knocked in 4 for the victors. Tom McDermott (each 3-for-3), George hits apiece), Paul Southwick (3-for- 50+ C DIVISION: leadoff walk. Dennis Maluchnik (3- RBI triple and Fastiggi’s two-run TEAM W L Breen (4-for-4), Dave Kirsch (3 hits, for-5, 4 runs) reached on an error. single. Merlo and Charlie Wischusen (2 hits 3, sacrifice fly) and Andre Thomas Linda’s Driftwood Bar 5 6 5 RBI), Al Feigenbaum (4 RBI) and Paul Newton lined an RBI single. Three more Finance men scored in each) led the Vets. Anthony Abbaleo, and Stan Lesniewski with flashing AJ Jersey 4 9 Billy Hillyer contributed 4 hits each After Polinitza singled, Merriman and the third thanks to RBI from Isolda, Bill Moore and Robert Maley (each defense led Liberty. Bad Brains 3 9 led Advanced. Fastiggi had RBI singles and Conklin Crawford and Grandstrand then Riv- 3-for-3), Joe Brown (2 hits) led The Kilkenny 5, Yogi’s Boys 3 Conair 1 9 Linda’s Driftwood, 17, Conair 8 crushed a two-run triple to left. Jim erside answered meekly with a run Avengers. Yogi’s Boys scored 2 to tie it up 3- Garwood Metal 22, Advanced 4 Pat LoPiccolo pitched a great game Massarelli pushed an RBI single over when Maluchnik scored on a throw- Yogi’s Boys 17, American Leg. 10 3 in the sixth then Kilkenny plated 2 The Metal Benders scored 6 runs and Bob Pells and Al Brown led the second. ing error. But the Finance men’s bats Leading the 28-hit parade for The runs in the top of the 7th on a sac fly in the fourth and added 8 runs over Driftwood offense both with 3 hits. Another touchdown with an extra went silent in the fourth and River- Boys were Dana Kimmel, Gary Pence, by John McLaughlin and a base hit by the next two frames. Ron Kulik and Linwood Inn 20, JoeMax 11 point came in the Advanced second to side tied it, 16-16, with two runs. Anthony Santorelli, Dennis Watson and Jose Santana and then held on for the Don Montefusco (4 hits apiece), Greg Brian Latham, Campy Camporeale Polinitza tripled and scored on an Frank DeLuca all with 3 hits. Legion win. Pitcher Rich Kovach (3-for-3) Hartnett, Ray Dimaggio and David (HR), Jim Sydlo, Joe Menza and Josh PUBLIC NOTICE infield error then Conklin plopped an pitcher Harry Streep was backed up by led Kilkenny’s. Tom Lombardi Ball (each with 3 hits) led the Metal Moore (HR) had three hits each led TOWN OF WESTFIELD RBI single over first. some nifty defense with Johnny Amato pitched well for Yogi’s, while An- Melters. Tom Breen (3-for-3) and Bill Linwood. Hitting stars for JoeMax, PLANNING BOARD After Hillyer’s leadoff double, a and Ed Kushner involved in turning thony Santorelli, Tom Straniero, Joe Hillyer (3 hits) led Advanced. with 2 or more hits, were Al Genova, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town not so comedy of errors ensued and two double plays. Streep along with Massimino, Geoff Poulston and Frank Roselle A.L. 23, Bad Brains 2 Pete Costello (HR), Nick Mennona of Westfield Planning Board will conduct a Advanced Financial cashed in with Ray Palesko had 3 hits. DeLuca each had 2 hits. Harold Zayas, Hector Munoz, Jim (HR)and Dave Merkel. Public Hearing on Monday, July 2, 2018 at McCullough, Bob Glassman, Ed Deegan 24, Cranford VFW 9 7:30 p.m. at the Westfield Municipal Build- six runs to seize a 22-16 lead. River- ing, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New side responded well to the hostile Kushner, and Bill Buteau (with mul- Charlie Collins (4-for-4), Doug Jersey for the purpose of considering a takeover, but not at first. Hrubash tiple hit and RBI), Bill Dugan (3-run Fischer (3 hits, 2b), Farlan Alusik (3 proposed Amendment to Appendix G lined out to short. John McClung homer) led the American Legion. For hits, 3 RBI), John Garced (3 hits, HR) (Spending Plan) of the Housing Plan Ele- Bad Brains, Jose Cortes and Ken and Joe DiFabio (3 hits, HR, 3 RBI) ment and Fair Share Plan for adoption as doubled, Maluchnik singled and part of the Westfield Town Master Plan. Wolansky lofted an RBI sac fly for Zeidner both doubled and drove in a led Deegan. Carl Gamba (3 hits), The Board will hear testimony from its the second out. But Riverside gushed run. Robert LaConti and Bill Jankowski planning expert as to the proposed Amend- with eight additional runs, which in- Cranford VFW 15, Contact 14 (2 hits, 2 RBI each), Bob Ghiretti (2- ment and allow cross examination and Cranford held off a furious 9-run for-2, 2 intentional walks) led testimony and evidence by interested per- cluded Conklin’s two-run single, sons regarding same. Following the public Hrubash’s RBI single and John rally by Contact. Carl Gamba (4-for- Cranford. hearing the Planning Board may take ac- McClung’s two-run double, to take a 4), Bob LaConti (4 RBI) and Chris Roselle AL 27, Garwood Metal 11 tion by amending and/or adopting the pro- 25-22 lead. Kaminski (3 hits) led Cranford offen- Dave Wayman, Gene Antonucci, posed Amendment as part of the Town sively. Frank Verducci made some Jeff Baier and Hector Munoz (4 hits Master Plan. Copies of the proposed Mas- Advanced Financial’s bats were ter Plan Elements will be available for bankrupt for the remainder of the fine plays in leftfield. Neil Kaufman each), Pat Mooney, pitcher Rich Vella inspection at the Office of the Planning game. In the meantime, Riverside (over fence HR, tripled and doubled and Harry Streep (3 hits each), Ed Board, 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, added two insurance runs in the sixth twice), Dan Righetti (4 hits, bases- Rodriguez (HR) led the Legion. Don New Jersey, beginning June 21, 2018, loaded triple in 7th_ and superb de- Montefusco (3 hits, 4 RBI) , Carey from 8:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through with Paul McClung’s RBI double and Friday. Newton’s RBI sac fly to left. fensive at ss by Dan Righetti and Durette, Greg Hartnett and Jose Linda Jacus Advanced 673 060 0 22 leftfielder Joe DeRosa led Contact. Jiminez (3 hits apiece) led Garwood. Administrative Secretary Riverside 761 292 x 27 Riverside Inn 9, Linwood Inn 6 Contact Lens 24, Bad Brains 7 1 T - 6/21/18, The Leader Fee: $26.52 Riverside scored 5 runs in 7th to Pitcher Steve Wieczerzak, Scottie PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE THREE GENERATIONS...Pictured, left to right, are: Stephanie Lowrey (grand- break 4-4 tie. Mario Fastiggi (great Cohen (4 hits, 3 triples), Neil Kaufman daughter), Sandi Liebiedz Lowrey (daughter) and Linda Liebiedt (grandmother), pitching), Dennis Maluchnik (4 hits), (5-for-5, 2 triples), Peter Byer (5-for- TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD who play on the same team of the Mountainside Women’s Softball League. Mark Merriman (3 hits) and Tom CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY 5, triple) and Joe DeRosa and Kerry Walensky (2 RBI) led Riverside. Brian Gelb (both 4-for-4), Brian Dayton (3 ORDINANCE NO. 2018-11 Schaefer, Mike DiRienzo, Glenn hits, 3B), Matt Kasper (2 hits) led AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF Grandmother, Mothers, Others Anderson, and Joe Sarica (pair of hits CLV. Peter Byer and Bobby Biner CRANFORD, CHAPTER 410 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC. each) led Linwood. sparkled on defense. For Bad Brains, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Committee of the Township Play for Mountainside Softball Conair 9, AJ Jersey 6 Jose Cortes (3B), Vinnie Cordaro of Cranford, in the County of Union, State of New Jersey, as follows: Greg Hobson and Jeff Hoffman SECTION 1. Chapter 410, Part 2 Municipal Parking Lots, Section 410-81, is hereby (HR) and Joe Kenny had 2 hits a amended by substituting the following for Section E: Mountainside Women’s Softball Plains-Fanwood High School, as well had 2 hits each for AJ. piece. Ramon Martinez legged out a E. Parking shall be allowed by meter or other parking device or by permit in the League has three generations of one as an All Union County Soccer player Phenomenal Boyz 20, JoeMax 16 triple. municipal parking lots designated below: family playing on the same team – for the high school. She continued Bruce Evans and Pete Costello Phenomenal Boyz 13 , AJ Jersey 6 Meter or aptly named: “Grandmother, Moth- playing softball for Union County (grand slam, 7 RBI) were both 3-for- Municipal Other Device Permit ers, and Others”. College. She has been playing in the Parking Lot* 1 hr. to 12 hr. 9 hr. 12 hr. 24 hr. Overnight The Grandmother, Linda Liebiedz, Mountainside league since 1994. Shackamaxon CC Hosts U.S. 1X X Xwas a softball player for Montclair The Other, granddaughter 3X XX State University and has been playing Stephanie Lowrey, played softball as 4X X in the Scotch Plains and/or well as soccer for both Bridgewater- 6 X XXXX Jr. Amateur Section Qualifier 7X X XMountainside Womens’ softball Raritan Middle and High Schools. 8Xleagues since 1975. The Mother, She will be attending the University SCOTCH PLAINS — State Golf Association (NJSGA) Open 10 daughter Sandi Liebiedz Lowrey, was of Scranton in the Fall and has a spot Shackamaxon Country Club wel- Championship, the 1924 and 1977 11 X X an All State softball player for Scotch on their soccer team. 14 X comed a strong field of junior golfers NJSGA Amateur Championship, the 19 X In two more years, family member who were hoping to qualify on June 1928 Met Open, the 1955 Cavalcade PUBLIC NOTICE and granddaughter Allison Lowrey, *Notes: 20 for a spot in the prestigious U.S. of Golf, the 2015 U.S. Junior Ama- TOWN OF WESTFIELD Lot 1: Springfield Avenue Lot 8: South Avenue will turn 18 and will join her grand- Junior Amateur. The 2018 U.S. Jun- teur sectional qualifying round and PLANNING BOARD Lot 3: Station Plaza Extension Lot 10: Centennial Avenue mother, mother, and sister on the team. ior Amateur is being held at Baltusrol the 2016 NJSGA Senior Amateur Lot 4: Station Plaza South Lot 11: Alden Street In compliance with the provisions of the At age 10, Allison was a national Golf Club, both the Upper and Lower Championship. Lot 6: High Street Lot 14: Centennial Avenue/Lincoln Avenue New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law, no- finalist for Major League Baseball’s Lot 7: Miln Street Lot 19: North Avenue East tice is hereby given that South Avenue Courses, in Springfield from July 16- For information on membership, Apartments, LLC (“Applicant”), shall apply “Pitch, Hit and Run” competition 21. contact director of membership SECTION 2. Chapter 410, Part 2 Municipal Parking Lots, is hereby amended to add to the Town of Westfield Planning Board which was held at Citi Field in New a new ARTICLE XXV as follows: Competitors who chose to play their Amanda Maloney at (908) 233-1300 (“Board”) at a meeting of the Board at a ARTICLE XXV York. During the event, which was Sectional Qualifier at Shackamaxon ext. 1220 or visit public hearing on Monday, July 2, 2018, at Municipal Parking Lot No. 19 held prior to the All-Star game, Allison 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building, Coun- experienced a classic A.W. Tillinghast www.shackamaxoncc.com. § 410-125. Designation of premises. cil Chambers, 425 East Broad Street, set a record for the run section for 10 design, which could prove helpful as There is hereby established on the premises hereinafter described a permit parking Westfield, New Jersey, to request prelimi- year old girls, which still stands to- WF Table Tennis area for the parking of motor vehicles, owned by Cranford residents only, to be designated Baltusrol’s two courses also were built nary and final site plan approval to con- as “Parking Lot No. 19.” day. “Grandmothers, Mothers, and by the legendary architect. The U.S. struct a mixed use development consist- § 410-126. Description of premises. Others” Brings Home Title ing of approximately 7,055 square feet of Junior Amateur Championship, the Municipal Parking Lot No. 19 shall be located on the lot designated as Block 195, Lot The America Teams International retail/commercial space on the ground floor Games are played at the field by the world’s premier junior event, is open 2, on the official Cranford Tax Map, fronting on North Avenue East and located between fronting on South Avenue and thirty (30) Mountainside Municipal Building. Table Tennis Championship was held 24 North Avenue East and 32 North Avenue East. to any male golfer who has not reached apartments, which includes five (5) afford- in Chicago, Illinois on May 26-27. § 410-127. Regulations. Remaining games are: July 10 – 8 his 19th birthday as of July 21 and able housing units, on the second and third A. This lot shall be in operation between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. p.m., July 11 – 6:30 p.m., July 17 – 8 The International Table Tennis Com- floors. The project conforms with all use whose handicap index does not ex- B. During the hours and days set forth in Subsection B of this section, it shall be unlawful petition gathered hundreds of out- and bulk requirements of the Pan Am p.m., July 18 – 8 p.m. ceed 4.4. The U.S. Junior Amateur for any person to cause, allow, permit or suffer any vehicle registered in the name of or Affordable Housing Overlay (“PA-AHO”) standing table tennis competitors from operated by such person to be parked in any twelve-hour parking space without the field will include 156 qualifiers. Zone. The property in question is located over 10 countries. China, South Ko- required permit affixed to said motor vehicle. PUBLIC NOTICE Founded in 1916, Shackamaxon at 501 South Avenue, 408 Westfield Av- C. No person shall park or permit any vehicle to remain parked in this lot between the rea, Brazil, Poland, Japan, Russia, enue, 320 and 322 First Street, also known TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD offers a noteworthy A.W. Tillinghast hours of 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Germany, etc. participated in this glo- as Block 3002, Lots 5, 6, 12 & 13, on the CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY 18-hole championship golf course. D. The Chief of Police may designate certain parking spaces for handicapped persons. Tax Map of the Township of Westfield and bal tournament. Such spaces shall be properly posted and shall be available only to vehicles with proper ORDINANCE NO. 2018-10 The par 70 course boasts one of the is located in the PA-AHO Zone. Nevertheless The NJTTC team special identification as belonging to handicapped persons. Such designation as handi- most famous holes in the Metropoli- Please take further notice that this appli- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND capped person spaces shall conform in all ways to the appropriate state statute and from Westfield; Coach Jack Gao and cation includes a request for any and all THE CODE OF THE TOWN- tan area: the 18th hole with its island regulations. players Bo Wen Chen, Tian Yetian, necessary variances, design waivers and/ SHIP OF CRANFORD, CHAP- green. SECTION 3. Chapter 410, Part 3 Municipal Parking Garages, is hereby amended or exceptions or other relief requested or TER 379, TAXATION, ADD- Bojun Zhangliang, Zhang Yichi to renumber the Articles XXV and XXVI as Articles XXVI & XXVII respectively. The club has hosted a number of required by the Board. ING ARTICLE III-TAX RE- brought home the Championship Cup SECTION 4. Chapter 410, Part 3 Municipal Parking Garages, is hereby amended prestigious events, including the 1922, Any person or persons affected by this DEMPTION CERTIFICATE to renumber the § 410-125 through § 410-129 to § 410-128 through § 410-132, again. NJTTC was able to secure four application may have an opportunity to be REQUEST FEE TO BE IM- 1937, 1972 and 2002 New Jersey respectively. consecutive dominances for the last heard at the public hearing in this matter at POSED ON PARTIES WHO SECTION 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby which time you may appear either in per- MAKE MORE THAN TWO (2) few years, an accomplishment for any repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. son, by agent, or attorney and present REQUESTS FOR THE CAL- PUBLIC NOTICE team, ranking the Westfield Club as SECTION 6. This ordinance shall become effective upon final passage and publication comments which you may have regarding CULATION OF A TAX RE- according to law. TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD one of the greatest in America. this application. DEMPTION FOR A CERTIFI- CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY In the semifinals, NJTTC defeated EXPLANATION – Matter struck through thus in the above Ordinance is not enacted and All documents relating to this application CATE OF SALE OF A SPE- is intended to be omitted in the law. Matter underlined thus is new matter. may be inspected by the public between CIFIC PARCEL PURSUANT Please take notice that the Township the team from Brazil with an stagger- the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the TO N.J.SA. 54:5-54 Committee will hold its scheduled Work- ing, 5:2. But it is nothing to compare NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE Planning Office, 959 North Avenue West, shop Meeting in the Cranford Municipal STATEMENT to the victory of 5:1 during the final The foregoing ordinance was introduced and approved on first reading at a meeting of Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Building, Room 108, 8 Springfield Av- match of the Championship. Chief the Township Committee of the Township of Cranford, New Jersey on Tuesday, June 12, BY: Philip J. Morin III, Esq. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the enue, Cranford, New Jersey, on Mon- 2018 and will be further considered for final passage after public hearing to be held at the Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt & Cappelli, LLC foregoing ordinance was finally passed at day, June 25, 2018 at 6:00 PM. Meeting Coach Gao also mentioned in par- Municipal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey on Tuesday, July 17, 235 Broubalow Way a meeting of the Township Committee of Agenda topics will include Affordable ticular that the sponsors of the NJTTC 2018 at 7:30 PM or as soon thereafter as this matter can be reached. All persons Phillipsburg, New Jersey 08865 the Township of Cranford, New Jersey on Housing. Formal Action may be taken at Club in this contest: Forest Shipping interested will be given the opportunity to be heard concerning such ordinance. 908-451-4995 June 12, 2018. the Workshop Meeting. International LTD. and Itomte Inc. Patricia Donahue Attorneys for Applicant Patricia Donahue, RMC Patricia Donahue, RMC Municipal Clerk South Avenue Apartments, LLC Township Clerk Township Clerk have provided strong support and 1 T - 6/21/18, The Leader Fee: $133.62 1 T - 6/21/18, The Leader Fee: $44.37 1 T - 6/21/18, The Leader Fee: $24.99 1 T - 6/21/18, The Leader Fee: $13.26 sponsorship. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 21, 2018 Page 15 Westfield: 05/14/18 Recent Home Sales CAREGIVER IN YOUR HOME Barbara Zakarin to Michael For more info see: A Lithuanian nurse will care for the Kornstein and Lauren Volper, 128 http://clerk.ucnj.org/UCPA/DocIndex elderly as a live in. Will cook, clean, CLASSIFIEDS Barchester Way, $950,000. Mary A. Thompson to Conal M. Road, $795,000. provide daily care. Reliable & very Estate Of Antoinette C. Fahrmann and Elizabth M. Berberich, 802 Winsted Reo LLC to Nicholas caring. Call (732) 407-5906 or FARMWORKERS NEEDED COLONIA ESTATE SALE to Christopher and Treva Kozlik, 827 Shackamaxon Drive, $825,000. Schneider and Marni Dexter, 9 Arnet email: [email protected] 34 Temp Farmworkers needed 54 East Locust Street Cedar Terr, $925,000. Youping Xiao and Jing Chen Xiao Place, $605,000. PART-TIME NANNY NEEDED 8/6/18-11/20/18. Workers will Fri 6/22 & Sat 6/23 Gregory S. Workman and Rose- to John Skorge and Katherine Puccio, Estate of Augusta A. Burke to David perform various duties associated 10am to 3pm mary Brosnan to Brian J. and Eliza- 574 Pierson Street, $512,500. L. and Christine M. Gialanella, 13 Part-time nanny needed for with cultivating & hand harvesting Living Room, Dining Room, beth P. Murphy, 103 Effingham Place, Westfield Investments, LLC to St. Hillside Place, $526,000. summer and possibly longer for apples according to supervisor’s Bedroom Furniture, Art, Lamps, $900,000. Paulie Girl, LLC, 220 St. Paul Street, Elizabeth Ann Murphy to Amber 6-mo old baby in Westfield. Solid instructions. Workers will have China, Rugs, Kitchenware, Stangl, Mark Lynch and Kathleen O’Neill $950,000. Schuchart and Peter Harrington, 719 references required. Call if extensive periods of sitting, Lenox, Dolls, Clothes, Linens, to Charles P. and Kimberly M. Tuttle, Prominent Properties Mason and Springfield Avenue, $500,000. interested. (201) 424-4916 standing, walking, pushing, pulling, Records, Photos, Desks, Chairs, 157 Lincoln Road, $1,205,000. Site Contractors, LLC to Theresa and Falcon Realty Group LLC to repetitive movement, frequent File Cabinets, Stair Lift, House & Michael J. and Diane J. Fruchtman Michael C. Wright, Jr., 835 Coolidge Realgem Realty LLC, 46 Spruce MAKE AN OFFER stopping and lifting up to 75 lbs. Garden Tools & More! For Info to Havilland and Anne Campbell, 549 Street, $1,699,000. Street, $413,000. Best Deal in Westfield! Must have 3 months verifiable DovetailsUSA.com Lenox Avenue, $1,085,000. Karl and Wendy Baum to Yang He 212 North Ave West LLC to Notias Commercial, Great Location, experience pruning high density 138 Elm Street Realty, LLC to and Fangzhou Yang, 137 Myrtle Av- Investors LLC, 212 North Avenue Perfect Zoning for Nursey School, fresh fruit apple trees & affirmative, AUTO-CADD OPERATOR Downtown V Realty LLC, 138 Elm enue, $635,000. West, $495,000. Apartments, Offices or Retail, verifiable job references. May Intermediate Auto-Cadd Skills Street, $400,000. Drew and Lauren K. Harris to Sean Robert and Erin McCormick to Walking Distance To Train. random drug test at employer’s For Fanwood Surveying Office. Maryann Gingrich to Anthony and and Courtney Macgregor, 5 Lambert Maxx Evan and Kelly Lynn Kleiner, Hurry, Don’t Lose Out! expense. Guaranteed at least 3/4 Samantha Disalvo, 831 Cranford Av- Ciricle, $882,000. Part Time, Flexible Hours, Could 706 Springfield Avenue, $455,000. [email protected] of contract hours but hours will Lead To Full Time Position. enue, $800,000. Cranford: 04/10/18 Nathan and Maria Schaufler to An- (609) 434-1455 vary according to weather and crop Elshiekh Enterprises, LLC to thony T. and Stefanie R. Tasco, 3 Resume Or Short Outline Of CRANFORD POLICE DEPT conditions. Hours may exceed or Harkerat Bains and Rumanpal Additions Construction LLC to Craig Place, $550,000. be less than 40 hours. Work tools, Previous Positions To: Tiwana, 711 4th Avenue, $999,900. Michael A. and Allison H. Beshar, 1 Carl and Cynthia J. Capasso to COMMUNICATIONS supplies, equipment provided at [email protected] Frank and Gregory Fortino to Harvard Road, $700,000. James Marando and Debbie Yaniga, OFFICER/DISPATCHER no cost. Housing provided for non- Michael Carlucci and Debora Bresch, Estate of James M. Salway to Mark NOTARY SIGNING AGENT 332 Manor Avenue, $452,000. The Cranford Police Department commuting workers at no cost. 730 Castleman Drive, $785,000. C. and Melissa C. Harley, 4 Michael J. Ryan to 218 Oak Lane Transportation & subsistence Vanita Claiborne to Pedro S. Pizha Heathermeade Place, $392,000. is seeking candidates for the Become a mobile notary signing LLC, 218 Oak Lane, $400,000. position of Communications reimbursed to worker upon agent. Flexible hours, unlimited Loja and Luis A. Pizha, 612 Ripley Edward Leicht and Marie Leicht to Estate of Lenore Klein to Garret P. completion of 50% of contract or Place, $315,000. Falcon Realty Group LLC, 46 Spruce Officer/Dispatcher. The position income, learn from mentors that Chiaramonte and Jayne H. Merlo, offers a competitive salary and full earlier if appropriate. $12.83/hr, will show you how to become an Rose V. Bravo to Sudeep Khadka, Street, $325,000. 106 Orange Avenue, $335,000. applicable piece rate depending 330 Livingston Street, $471,500. Giovanni Properties LLC to Stolar benefits. independent contractor. June 21st, Estate of Sheila M. Cohen to James on crop activity, or current at 7:30 pm, Westfield Knights of Andrew M. and Beth M. Lankler to Capital 17 LLC, 20 Holly Street West, R. and Jennifer Merritt, 108 Orange Applications can be picked up at applicable AEWR. Raise/bonus at Karl and Wendy Baum, 768 Norgate, $4,000,000. Columbus, (next door to Charlie Avenue, $475,000. the Cranford Police Department, employer discretion. EOE. Brown's) 2400 North Ave, $985,000. Barbara Altenburg and Dudley H. Scott G. and Lauren Stapleton to 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, Worksite in Orleans Co. NY. Michael G. and Jessica L. Petrizzi Rose to Andrea C. and Basil M. Westfield, NJ. $50.00 per seat. Thomas D. and Gail M. Sloan, 217 NJ 07016 or downloaded from Applicants report/send a resume To register, email: to Matthew T. and Jacqueline L. Ritter, Yurcisin, II, 215 Orchard Street, Prospect Avenue Apt 5-3A, $302,000. www.cranfordnj.org/police- to the nearest NJ Career Center 942 Boulevard, $695,000. $1,111,111. [email protected] 107 Besler Ave Trust to Steven G. department office or call 908-412-7980 & ref or call (908) 500-5958 with your But-Sing William Cheung and Kit- Thomas and Diane Hickey to Paul and Maria Pazdro and Steven J. job order #NY1259237. Lamont D. and Cassandra B. Stirling, 21 Return completed application with name and cell number. Mui Ellen Cheung to D. Villane Con- Pazdro, 107 Besler Avenue, $435,000. a $20.00 non-refundable certified Fruit Farm- Waterport, NY struction, LLC, 837 Summit Avenue, Hampton Road, $630,000. No walk ins please. Louise Heucke to Robert and Brit- or cashier’s check made payable $515,000. PUBLIC NOTICE to the Cranford Police Department. FARMWORKERS NEEDED FARMWORKERS NEEDED Elshiekh Enterprises, LLC to Ben- tany Chamra, 15 Davis Street, NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT No cash will be accepted. The jamin Y. and Melissa P. Dunham, 625 $534,900. GLENDALE FRUIT FARMS LLC, WATERPORT, NY needs 6 temporary FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY deadline for all completed workers 6/19/2018 to 11/15/2018, work tools, supplies, equipment Phyllis A. March to Carlos and THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Norwood Drive, $1,306,500. applications is June 29, 2018 at Alejandro Crespo and Agustina Maria A. Lopes, 10F Parkway Vil- RESOLUTION 18-04-78 provided without cost to worker. Housing will be available without cost 4:00 p.m. All prior candidates must to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence lage, $230,000. CONTRACTOR: Najarian Associates, Granillo to Adam J. and Carrie J. submit a new application. Darsky, 53 Moss Avenue, $679,000. John Nakovich to Cadien Realty One Industrial Way, Bordentown, New at the end of the work day. Transportation reimbursement and Jersey 07724 subsistence is provided upon completion of 15 days or 50% of the work Peter Lockwood to Ioannis LLC, 46 Johnson Avenue, $240,000. NATURE OF SERVICE: Environmental Mpletsakis and Joseph Neves, 15 Bell Edith Appezzato to Deco Proper- contract. Work is guaranteed for 3/4 of the workdays during the contract Engineering Services/Recycling Center FREELANCERS WANTED period. $12.83 per hr or applicable piece rate. Applicants to apply Drive, $500,000. ties LLC, 124 Hillcrest Avenue, DURATION: Period ending December $335,000. 31, 2018 Strong, detail-oriented writers contact (866) 466-9757 for your nearest State Workforce Agency office Westfield: 05/29/18 AMOUNT: Not to exceed $3,800.00 with professional demeanor or apply for the job at the nearest local office of the SWA Job order Bruce and Janet Strong to Olivia A copy of this resolution and contract D. Villane Construction, LLC to and Michael Mullane, 306 Lincoln needed to cover local #125643. PICK APPLES FOR FRESH MARKET AND OR relating to the services are on file and government meetings. Must be PROCESSING. PRODUCTIVITY MUST BE AT LEAST 5 BINS PER Nina Modi Vaswani and Vinay Avenue East, $810,000. available for public inspection in the Mu- Vaswani, 432 Roanoke Road, Maryann Symanski to Matthew J. nicipal Clerk’s office. able to meet deadlines, know DAY FOR FRESH MARKET APPLES AND 6 BINS PER DAY FOR $1,925,000. Costello, 41 Hollywood Avenue, Eleanor McGovern how to write a lead, and take PROCESS APPLES. WORKERS MUST BE PHYSICALLY ABLE TO Borough Clerk an active interest in their beats PICK FRUIT, MOST OF WHICH IS DONE FROM LADDERS WITH Igor and Laura Mashtaler to 817 $200,000. 1 T - 6/21/18, The Times Fee: $17.34 Mountain Avenue, LLC, 817 Moun- Carlos A. and Patricia Valdes to in order to develop news LOWER BRANCHES BEING PICKED FROM GROUND. PICKED tain Avenue, $630,000. Angela Saigal, 301 Centennial Av- PUBLIC NOTICE stories. Please email FRUIT IS PLACED IN A PLASTIC FRAMED CANVAS COVERED resume and clips to: Risa H. Lower to CNP Investments, enue, $299,000. NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT PICKING BUCKET WITH CANVAS STRAPS THAT GOES OVER LLC, 810 Prospect Street, $475,000. W.W. Grainger Inc to Cranford FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY [email protected] HEAD AND RESTS ON SHOULDERS. WHEN FILLED BUCKET Maryfran and Dennis Annese to THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD WEIGHS UP TO 40 LBS. AND IS EMPTIED INTO BULK BINS WITH Properties LLC, 55 Jackson Drive, RESOLUTION 18-04-79 Hunter R. and Tara M. Sparks, 541 $6,155,000. A CAPACITY EQUAL TO 201 & 118 BUSHELS. WORKERS ARE Prospect Street, $925,000. CONTRACTOR: T & M Associates, PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIRED TO HANDLE LADDERS UP TO 24 FEET LONG Jonathan Streep to Jeffrey L. and Cranford: 05/26/18 Eleven Tindall Road, Middletown, New WEIGHING ABOUT TWO LBS PER FOOT. WORKERS MAY BE Jersey 07748 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Toni L. Janota, 556 Highland Av- Scheiner Family Trust to Carlos NATURE OF SERVICE: To provide NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF INSTRUCTED TO SELECTIVELY PICK MATURE FRUIT ACCORDING enue, $1,465,000. and Sandra C. Machado, 25 Rutgers engineering design and surveying services ORDINANCE 18-08-R TO SIZE, COLOR AND OTHER USDA GRADE STANDARDS. TRIM Meridian Developers, LLC to Bet- Road, $528,000. for the road improvements to Paterson AND PUBLIC HEARING FRUIT TREES, AND/OR FIX BOXES. 3 MONTHS EXPERIENCE Road REQUIRED IN WORK LISTED. ter View Homes Inc., 714 West Broad Estate of Betty Ann Toy to Mat- DURATION: Period ending March 31, An ordinance was introduced by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Street, $320,000. thew and Marianne Shorts, 5 Cornell 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE AMOUNT: Not to exceed $64,750.00 Fanwood on June 18, 2018. Copies of this PUBLIC NOTICE ordinance can be obtained without cost in A copy of this resolution and contract BOROUGH OF FANWOOD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Bor- relating to the services are on file and NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF Columbia Bank Opens New Branch In ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Notice is hereby given that ORDINANCE available for public inspection in the Mu- ORDINANCE 18-09-R Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours NO. 18-07-R nicipal Clerk’s office. AND PUBLIC HEARING Westfield, A State-of-the-Art Facility Eleanor McGovern of 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. AN ORDINANCE OF THE Borough Clerk This Ordinance amends Chapter 259 in An ordinance was introduced by the BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, 1 T - 6/21/18, The Times Fee: $18.87 the Borough Code relating to streets and Mayor and Council of the Borough of COUNTY OF UNION, AND FAIR LAWN — Thomas J. Kemly, Columbia Bank has been named sidewalks. Fanwood on June 18, 2018. Copies of this STATE OF NEW JERSEY, President and CEO of Columbia “Corporate Citizen of the Year” by PUBLIC NOTICE This ordinance is scheduled for public ordinance can be obtained without cost in CREATING A MUNICIPAL Bank, is pleased to announce the grand NJ BIZ; received New Jersey hearing and adoption on July 2, 2018, at the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Bor- OPEN SPACE, RECREATION, TOWN OF WESTFIELD 7:00 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, opening of their 49th branch location Monthly Magazine’s “Great Oaks” ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL FLOODPLAIN PROTECTION, Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours AND FARMLAND AND HIS- in New Jersey. The new full-service Award for community support ef- PERSON TO PERSON AND Eleanor McGovern of 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. TORIC PRESERVATION branch, managed by Antonella forts that included donations of $1 PLACE TO PLACE TRANSFER Borough Clerk This Ordinance establishes a sewer rate TRUST FUND PURSUANT TO Minardo, is located at 251 North Av- million and volunteer support of over 1 T - 6/21/18, The Times Fee: $19.89 for year 2018. N.J.S.A. 40:12-5.7 TAKE NOTICE that an application has This ordinance is scheduled for public enue West in Westfield. 100 local events, and has earned a 5- been made to the Municipal Clerk of the PUBLIC NOTICE hearing and adoption on July 2, 2018, at was passed and adopted on the second Now open, official “Grand Open- Star (“Superior”) Rating from Bauer Town of Westfield, 425 East Broad Street, 7:00 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor ing” festivities will begin at 9 a.m. Financial, Inc., their highest perfor- Westfield, New Jersey 07090, for a Per- TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. and Council of the Borough of Fanwood son-to-Person and Place to Place transfer ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Eleanor McGovern held on June 18, 2018. on Saturday, June 30. An exclusive mance ranking, indicating that the to WESTFIELD HOSPITALITY, LLC, in- TAKE NOTICE that on the 11th day of Borough Clerk This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- free gift will be given to the first 100 tending to trade as Westfield Fish & Brew bank is both financially sound and June, the Zoning Board of the Township of 1 T - 6/21/18, The Times Fee: $18.87 ately after final passage and publication as Company, for premises located at 76-86 visitors and throughout the day com- has the resources to deal with a vari- Cranford, in the County of Union took the required by law. Elm Street, Westfield, New Jersey the Ple- plimentary food, soft drinks and pro- ety of economic conditions. following actions: PUBLIC NOTICE Eleanor McGovern nary Retail Consumption License No. 2020- Borough Clerk TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD motional items will be available, About Columbia Bank 33-001-007, heretofore issued to MRY 1. Application ZBA – 18-007: Denied 1 T - 6/21/18, The Times Fee: $22.44 while supplies last. Headquartered in Fair Lawn, N.J., WESTFIELD LIQUOR, LLC, which holds approval to Gary and Teresa Palm, Appli- CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY Columbia’s grand opening specials Columbia Bank has an asset base of the license as a pocket license with no cants, for a C(2) variance for an increase in NOTICE OF CONTRACT PUBLIC NOTICE sited premises. impervious coverage beyond the 35 per- AWARD AMENDMENT include our High Yield Checking with more than $6 billion and 49 full- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT cent maximum to 45.2 percent and a pool The Township of Cranford has amended The person(s) who hold an interest in FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY an account opening bonus, special service offices throughout New Jer- setback of 10 feet to the side property line, a Contract Award to provide general litiga- this license are: THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD high yield Certificates of Deposit sey. Columbia Bank offers a wide where 15 feet is required on Block 132 Lot tion services to the Township of Cranford. RESOLUTION 18-04-80 (CDs) and our Kids Count Savings range of consumer and commercial Andrew J. Calcagno, 256 Canterbury 5 as designated on the Township Tax The Township of Cranford advertised a Account with a matching contribu- Road, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Map, also known as 1052 Coolidge Street, Request for Proposal for general litigation CONTRACTOR: T & M Associates, products, including online and mo- in the R-2 Zone. Regina M. Calcagno, 256 Canterbury services through a fair and open process Eleven Tindall Road, Middletown, New tion of up to $100. As part of bile banking, localized lending cen- in accordance with NJSA 19:44A-20.4 et Columbia’s community support ef- Road, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 2. Application ZBA – 18-006: Jersey 07748 ters as well as title, investment and CONINUTED TO SEPTEMBER 17, 2018, seq. This contract and Resolution No. 2018- NATURE OF SERVICE: To provide Objections, if any, should be made in forts, for each new account opened wealth management services. For Eastman Properties, LLC, Applicant, 106 210 are available for public inspection at engineering services for a Restoration Pro- writing to: Tara Rowley, Municipal Clerk of and meeting certain deposit require- more information about Columbia Eastman Street, Block 187, Lot 2, D-B the office of the Municipal Clerk. gram for the Fanwood Nature Center the Town of Westfield, 425 East Broad DURATION: Period ending March 31, ments through August 31, 2018, Co- Zone, Applicant is requesting a C(2) vari- AWARDED TO: McElroy, Deutsch, Bank’s full line of products and ser- Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. 2019 ance and a D(3) or D(5) variance for resi- Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP, Three Gate- lumbia Bank will donate $10 to one vices, visit their website at WESTFIELD HOSPITALITY, LLC AMOUNT: Not to exceed $10,400.00 dential density. Applicant is seeking to way Center, Newark, New Jersey 07102 SCOTT N. SILBER, P.C. A copy of this resolution and contract of six designated local charities or columbiabankonline.com. construct a 3-story building containing first SERVICE: General Litigation Services special ABC Counsel for relating to the services are on file and community organizations. In addi- floor commercial space and four (4) apart- FEE: Not to Exceed $200,000 Paid Bulletin Board WESTFIELD HOSPITALITY, LLC available for public inspection in the Mu- tion to the donations, the top three ments on the two upper floors. DATE: June 12, 2018 goleader.com/form/bulletin 524 Maple Avenue nicipal Clerk’s office. vote getters will receive added dona- Linwood, New Jersey 08221 Jeffrey Pistol Patricia Donahue, RMC Eleanor McGovern tions of $2,500, $1,000 and $500, 2 T - 06/21/18 & Board Secretary Township Clerk Borough Clerk respectively. 06/28/18, The Leader Fee: $66.30 1 T - 6/21/18, The Leader Fee: $26.52 1 T - 6/21/18, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T - 6/21/18, The Times Fee: $ 18.36 According to Mr. Kemly, “We look forward to bringing full-service per- sonal and business banking to Westfield and its surrounding com- Goods & Services You Need munities. 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Mr. Kemly also noted that Fully Insured • FREE Estimates 908-322-1956 “visitors to our new branch will al- www.Hydro-TekLtd.com ways receive quality services, second 908-753-7281 FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES to none...and as an added conve- nience, we will even rebate a dollar for parking!” Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 • Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 • Call Jeff at 908-232-4407 • email Ad PDF to [email protected] Page 16 Thursday, June 21, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WESTFIELD Mongoose BMX bike. The bike was Wednesday, June 6, a resident of the stolen from Farley Park between the 200 block of Sunset Avenue reported hours of 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. being the victim of fraud. One or more Friday, June 15, a resident of the 400 unknown suspects utilized the victim’s block of Grant Avenue reported a car credit card to purchase an appliance was transported to police headquar- leased to a sober adult. burglary. The rear window was smashed valued at $1,000. The victim did not ters, processed and turned over to the SCOTCH PLAINS overnight and several items were taken. sustain any monetary loss during this Morris County Sheriff’s Office. Monday, June 11, Aaron Z. Miller, The incident is under investigation. incident. Tuesday, June 12, Kyle Rocha, 25, 27, of Scotch Plains was arrested on Friday, June 15, Jamar G. Turner, 35, Wednesday, June 6, a resident of the of Westfield was arrested on three out- outstanding warrants out of Watchung, of Plainfield was arrested and charged 100 block of Scotch Plains Avenue standing warrants pursuant to a pedes- Westfield and Berkeley Heights. He with possession of marijuana during a reported being the victim of criminal trian stop on the 800 block of Central was transported to police headquarters motor vehicle accident investigation. mischief. The victim stated that an Avenue. They included two warrants and processed. Turner was transported to police head- unknown suspect shattered his wind- from the Trenton Municipal Court, one Tuesday, June 12, Daniel J. Foti, 48, quarters and processed. shield and slashed a tire on his motor criminal and one traffic, each in the of Scotch Plains was arrested on out- Friday, June 15, Lisa M. Greene, 39, vehicle while it was legally parked in amount of $1,250, and a traffic warrant standing warrants out of Scotch Plains of Livingston was arrested and charged the roadway. The approximate value from the East Windsor Municipal and Piscataway. He was transported to with possession of heroin, possession of the damage was unknown at the Court, in the amount of $250, for total police headquarters and processed. of a hypodermic needle and possession time of the report. bail of $2,750. Rocha was transported Wednesday, June 13, Donnell A. of drug paraphernalia during a motor Wednesday, June 6, a victim reported to police headquarters, processed and Amaker, Jr., 20, of Hillside was ar- vehicle accident investigation. Greene that his trailer was the target of criminal released on his own recognizance as rested during a motor vehicle stop and was transported to police headquarters mischief while it was legally parked on per each agency pending a court date. charged with possession of marijuana. and processed. the 100 block of Scotch Plains Avenue. Tuesday, June 12, a resident of the He was transported to police headquar- Saturday, June 16, a resident of the An unknown suspect slashed a tire on 200 block of Cacciola Place reported ters and processed. 1200 block of Sunnyfield Lane re- SPRING CLASS...Caring Contact has introduced the graduates of its 2018 the trailer. The approximate value of that an unknown suspect removed the Wednesday, June 13, the owner of an ported the theft of golf clubs from his Spring Volunteer Training Class. The graduates trained for 52 hours over 12 the damage was unknown at the time of victim’s wallet after it was left in the automotive business located on Route motor vehicle. weeks to become volunteers on the Caring Contact crisis hotline. The next training the report. vestibule area of a business on the 0- 22 reported a theft. An engine and Sunday, June 17, Rafael A. will begin on Wednesday, September 12. Pictured, from left to right, are: Laurie Thursday, June 7, Alexander Diaz, 100 block of Lincoln Plaza. The wallet, transmission were stolen from the rear Parrachacon, 37, of Summit was ar- Feinberg, training facilitator; Kingsley Knauss of Westfield, Christina Perillo of 29, of Roselle turned himself in at with an approximate value of $50, was of the property sometime overnight. rested and charged with driving under Staten Island, Bobbee Mulvee of Springfield, Claudyne Bedell of Chatham, Alex police headquarters on an outstanding described as black and tan in color and The matter is under investigation. the influence during a motor vehicle Feldman of Wayne, Kaylynn Shuleski of Hillsborough, Priya Raval of Short Hills, traffic warrant, in the amount of $89, containing numerous credit cards, a Thursday, June 14, a resident of the accident investigation. Parrachacon was Kate Parkinson-Gee of Long Valley, Helen Frank of Springfield, Gesine Ehlers out of Westfield Municipal Court. He and Jackie Hunkler, both of Westfield, Laurie Groves, training facilitator, and driver’s license and a $20 bill in U.S. 2000 block of Grand Street reported transported to police headquarters and Arlene Klemow, training director. For more information about this training, call was processed and released after post- currency. The value of the theft is ap- the theft of a Yeti cooler from the rear processed. (908) 301-1899 or visit caringcontact.org. ing the requisite bail. proximately $70. of his truck. The theft occurred be- Sunday, June 17, Joe N. Johnson, Monday, June 11, Kevin Riche, 22, Tuesday, June 12, police arrested a tween the hours of 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. 37, of Newark was arrested on an of Roselle was arrested on an outstand- juvenile at 425 East North Avenue on a Thursday, June 14, a resident of the outstanding Newark warrant during a Crane’s Ford DAR Presents ing criminal warrant from Cranford charge of defiant trespassing. He was 1700 block of East Second Street re- disturbance call. He was transported Municipal Court, in the amount of transported to police headquarters, ported the theft of their child’s black to police headquarters and processed. $250, pursuant to a motor vehicle stop where he was processed and released Medals to CHS Students at East North Avenue and Clark Street. to a parent/guardian. He was transported to police headquar- Wednesday, June 13, Hakan Kaya, CRANFORD — The Crane’s studies. Barbara Krause, DAR ters, processed and released on his own 46, of Westfield turned himself in at Ford Daughters of the American American History chairwoman, recognizance. police headquarters on an outstanding Revolution (DAR) on June 7 presented the award on behalf of Monday, June 11, Mauricio Ramirez, traffic warrant, in the amount of $304, awarded three National DAR Ex- the Crane’s Ford DAR. The 30, of South Plainfield was arrested out of Neptune City Municipal Court. cellence in American History Med- Cranford chapter has given the and charged with driving while intoxi- He was processed and released after als and Certificates to three award at Cranford High School for cated (DWI) pursuant to a motor ve- posting the full bail amount. Cranford High School (CHS) more than 40 years. hicle stop at East North Avenue and Wednesday, June 13, Patricia Bush, graduating seniors, Nicholas The Crane’s Ford chapter also South Chestnut Street. He was trans- 54, of South Carolina was arrested on Macchi, Katherine Ruane and conferred the DAR Good Citizen ported to police headquarters and pro- an outstanding criminal warrant, in the Emily Wilson. The award is based award to Alannah Clarke. Mary cessed. Ramirez was unable to locate a amount of $1,089, out of Westfield on outstanding work with the high- Leonard, chapter regent, presented responsible person and was held at Municipal Court pursuant to a prisoner est average in American History the award. The chapter has been police headquarters. pickup in Atlantic County. She was presenting this award to a Cranford Tuesday, June 12, Nicholas Trindade, transported to police headquarters, pro- Library to Spotlight High School senior since 1950. The 39, of Mountainside was arrested on cessed and held at police headquarters DAR Good Citizen contest pro- two outstanding warrants pursuant to a until her court date. Fluorescent Minerals motes the work of local youth. The motor vehicle stop in the area of South Wednesday, June 13, Erik Nieto, 30, SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch student must possess the qualities Euclid and Saint Marks Avenues. One of Plainfield was arrested and charged Plains Public Library invites the com- of dependability, service, leader- of the warrants was a no-bail sheriff’s with DWI pursuant to a motor vehicle munity to learn about fluorescent min- ship and patriotism. The DAR warrant out of the Morris County stop at West North Avenue and Cross- erals on Thursday, June 28, at 7 p.m. Good Citizen program is intended Sheriff’s Office and the other was a way Place. He was transported to po- Presenter Stuart Schneider will to encourage and reward qualities traffic warrant, in the amount of $500, lice headquarters, processed and re- bring rocks to view under a black out of Garwood Municipal Court. He of good citizenship. light. This program is not appropriate The National Society of the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE for children under 10 years of age. Daughters of the American Revo- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT SWIM SAFELY...The Westfield Area YMCA offers weekly swim lessons all Registration is required. lution is a volunteer women’s ser- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY summer long and in Monday through Thursday weekly sessions. Lessons are FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY For more information, go to vice organization dedicated to pro- THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD designed to keep children safe while enjoying water activities, while also encour- scotlib.org, e-mail [email protected], THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD RESOLUTION 18-04-76 aging physical fitness and building confidence. To register, visit the Welcome moting patriotism, historic preser- RESOLUTION 18-04-77 Center at the Main Y Facility, 220 Clark Street, Westfield, or access call (908) 322-5007, extension no. vation and education. Membership CONTRACTOR: Phillips Preiss Grygiel 204, or stop by the Reference Desk. CONTRACTOR: Najarian Associates, LLC, 33-41 Newark Street, Hoboken, New westfieldynj.org. To learn more, contact Rob Faggiano, aquatics director, at (908) is open to any woman age 18 or One Industrial Way, Bordentown, New Jersey 07030 301-9622, extension no. 276, or Sharon London, assistant aquatics director, at The Scotch Plains Public Library is older who can prove lineal, blood- Jersey 07724 NATURE OF SERVICE: Planning Ser- (908) 301-9622, extension no. 253. located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one line descent from an ancestor who NATURE OF SERVICE: Surveying Ser- vices/Redevelopment Study and Plan vices/Recycling Center block from Park Avenue in the center aided in achieving American Inde- DURATION: Period ending December of the township. DURATION: Period ending December 31, 2018 pendence. 31, 2018 AMOUNT: Not to exceed $24,000.00 Scotch Plains Public Library AMOUNT: Not to exceed $4,800.00 A copy of this resolution and contract A copy of this resolution and contract relating to the services are on file and relating to the services are on file and available for public inspection in the Mu- To Host Teen Afternoons available for public inspection in the Mu- nicipal Clerk’s office. nicipal Clerk’s office. Eleanor McGovern SCOTCH PLAINS — In lieu of tension no. 204; e-mail Eleanor McGovern Borough Clerk the Scotch Plains Public Library’s [email protected], go to scotlib.org Borough Clerk 1 T - 6/21/18, The Times Fee: $17.34 1 T - 6/21/18, The Times Fee: $17.34 after school club, the teen depart- or stop by the Reference Desk. PUBLIC NOTICE ment will host weekly summer pro- The Scotch Plains Public Library PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT grams for patrons in grades 5 to 12. is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Starting on July 2, teens are invited one block from Park Avenue in the FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD to hang out, play games and make center of the township. THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD RESOLUTION 18-06-117 RESOLUTION 18-06-101 crafts every Monday at 3 p.m. Start- CONTRACTOR: T & M Associates, ing on July 11, the library will offer SHERIFF’S SALE CONTRACTOR: Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Eleven Tindall Road, Middletown, New Duthie, P.C,,1515 Lower Ferry special programming every other SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18002152 Jersey 07748. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Road,,Trenton, New Jersey 08618 NATURE OF SERVICE: To provide Wednesday at 3 p.m. Rock candy, CHANCERY DIVISION NATURE OF SERVICE: Architectural sanitary sewer investigation, construction slime and tie-dye are already on UNION COUNTY Services/Schematic Services/Fanwood DOCKET NO. F-031687-15 administration and inspection services for the schedule, but teens can check Plaintiff: FINANCIAL RESOURCES FEDERAL Memorial Library roadway improvements to Paterson Road. the library’s website, scotlib.org, CREDIT UNION DURATION: Period ending December DURATION: Period ending May 31, VS. 31, 2018 for more information about each Defendant: HARMAC CORP., PROVIDENT 2019 BANK, 111 CHERRY ST, INC., 19 EDGAR AMOUNT: Not to exceed $21,545.00 AMOUNT: Not to exceed $38,750.00 date’s plan. STREET, LLC, 137 WEST 5TH ASSOCIATES, A copy of this resolution and contract A copy of this resolution and contract These events are free and limited LLC; ERIC ABDELRAZEQ-TENANT, THOMAS relating to the services are on file and BRANCH-TENANT, MOHMED DIAB-TENANT, relating to the services are on file and to students in grades 5 to 12; pre- JAMES ANDREWS-TENANT, THERESA available for public inspection in the Mu- available for public inspection in the Mu- SERVEDIO-TENANT, ANTHONY nicipal Clerk’s office. nicipal Clerk’s office. registration is required. For more CORBISIERO-TENANT, SIDNEY Eleanor McGovern BASKERVILLE-TENANT, RYAN OHANLON- Eleanor McGovern information or to register for these TENANT, JEFFREY MCGRATH-TENANT, Borough Clerk Borough Clerk activities, call (908) 322-5007, ex- LEONARD HARDEN-TENANT, KEVIN KIDS LOVE BOOKS...The Cranford Public Library began its annual Children’s 1 T - 6/21/18, The Times Fee: $18.36 1 T - 6/21/18, The Times Fee: $18.87 MA1THEWS-TENANT, MADELAINE Department Book Sale last Saturday as the kickoff to its Summer Reading WUNSCHE-TENANT, QUINCY SMITH-TEN- ANT, DARIAN COLEMAN-TENANT, JOSEPH Program. The sale will run through Friday, June 22. Enrollment in the Summer BRUNO-TENANT, LAVONDA SHERROD-TEN- Reading Program will continue through Saturday, July 28. Children are invited ANT, REIMUNDO GONZALEZ-TENANT, ADRIAN SINGLETON-TENANT, MR. HILL-TEN- to track the amount of time they spend reading each day and earn prizes in the ANT, FREEMAN BROWN-TENANT, JOHN process. Registration is open to all children who live or go to school in Cranford DEPAOLA-TENANT, MATTHEW J. MCKAY, Children in Trouble with the Law? ESQUIRE-TENANT, BETTER HOMES REALTY- or Winfield Park. For more information, visit cranfordlibrary.org. TENANT, DEREK BENDERS-TENANT, JANETTE FRANCIS-TENANT, BILL GRANGER- SHERIFF’S SALE TENANT, JAMES PINKNEY-TENANT, HENRY GARRETSON-TENANT, WILLIAM ZISSEL- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18002139 www.goleader.com DWI Charges? TENANT, DAMONA BENDERS-TENANT, AND SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY DOLORES SMITH-TENANT CHANCERY DIVISION Sale Date: 07/18/2018 UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S SALE Writ of Execution: 02/27/2018 DOCKET NO. F-027835-17 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Plaintiff: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/ SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18001918 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public B/A MR. COOPER SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Drug or Criminal Charges? vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- VS. CHANCERY DIVISION ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Defendant: PABLO MARRERO; DIUA UNION COUNTY beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock MARRERO; UNITED STATES OF AMEICA; ABU DOCKET NO. F-000227-15 in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ALAM MD Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Sale Date: 07/18/2018 TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Writ of Execution: 04/26/2018 OF THE HOLDERS THE WAMU MORTGAGE Motor Vehicle Traffic Violations? The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES Ninety-Five Thousand One Hundred Seventy- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public 2005-AR6 Seven and 86/100*** $495,177.86. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- VS. The property to be sold is located in the Bor- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Defendant: CONRAD JAMES WISSEL IV, ough of Mountainside in the County of Union and beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock TINA WISSEL, H/W; DOOLEY FUNERAL SER- State of New Jersey, commonly known as 1429 in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- VICE INC.; TD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIA- US Highway 22. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash TION F/K/A COMMERCE BANK / PENNSYLVA- Tax Lot Nos. 3.A n/k/a 3.01 in Block No. 10.E or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. NIA, N.A. n/k/a 10.06. The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred Sale Date: 07/11/2018 Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 100 feet x Thirty-Seven Thousand Eighty and 23/100*** Writ of Execution: 03/28/2018 CALL 144 feet. $237,080.23. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Nearest Cross Street: New Providence Road. The property to be sold is located in the TOWN- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Additionally, the sum of $20,490.87 is the SHIP OF SCOTCH PLANS in the County of vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- amount represented to Plaintiff, by the Tax UNION, and the State of New Jersey. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Collector’s Office for unpaid taxes and $324.33 Tax Lot 9, Block 601 f/k/a Lot 9, Block 5. beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock is the amount due for unpaid sewer charges Commonly Known as 351 Farley Avenue, in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- through March 28, 2018 on Lot 3.A nlk/a 3.01. Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash BRENT BRAMNICK This sale is also subject to any and all other Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) 53 or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. unpaid taxes, water, sewer, municipal liens or x 103 x 53 x 103. The judgment amount is: ***Two Million Thirty- any other charges which maybe due and owing Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the north- Three Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety and 39/ whether set forth herein or not. easterly side of Farley Avenue, near the north 100*** $2,033,990.39. Certified Criminal Trial Attorney ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CON- westerly side of Front Street. The property to be sold is located in Town of DUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDE- Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Forty-Four Thou- Westfield in the County of Union, and State of PENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN sand Four Hundred Sixty-Six and 26/100*** New Jersey. WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING $244,466.26 together with lawful interest and Commonly known as 955 Lawrence Avenue, LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES REMAIN OF costs. Westfield, New Jersey 07090. RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE The sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and Tax Lot No. 17, Block 304. LIEN BEING FORECLOSED HEREBY AND, IF assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately): 200 feet SO, TO ASCERTAIN THE CURRENT AMOUNT other municipal assessments. The amount due wide by 150 feet long. Speak With Our Criminal Defense Team DUE THEREON. can be obtained from the local taxing authority. Nearest Cross Street: Munsee Avenue. Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Eleven Thou- Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be Total Upset: ***Two Million Seventy-Seven sand Eight Hundred Fifty-Eight and 66/100*** subject to the limited lien priority of any Condo- Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Seven and 06/ $511,858.66 together with lawful interest and minium/Homeowner Association liens which may 100*** $2,077,887.06 together with lawful inter- We Have Three Former Prosecutors costs. exist. est and costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for 908-322-7000 an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. tisement. tisement. 1827 East Second Street Peter Corvelli Peter Corvelli Peter Corvelli Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 SALDUTTI LAW GROUP SHAPIRO & DENARDO, LLC - ATTORNEYS KML LAW GROUP, P.C. 800 NORTH KINGS HIGHWAY 14000 COMMERCE PARKWAY 216 HADDON AVENUE SUITE 300 SUITE B SUITE 406 www.jonbramnick.com CHERRY HILL NEW JERSEY 08034 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 WESTMONT NEW JERSEY 08108 (856) 779-0300 (856) 793-3080 (215) 627-1322 4 T - 06/21, 06/28, 07/05 4 T - 06/21, 06/28, 07/05 4 T - 06/14, 06/21, 06/28 & 07/12/18 Fee: $257.04 & 07/12/18 Fee: $183.60 & 07/05/18 Fee: $173.40 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 21, 2018 Page 17 Belz and Ceccio Named Outstanding WF Intermediate School Teachers WESTFIELD--Westfield Public nominating her for the award as a School educators Michele Belz and “dedicated, empathetic and effective Dominick Ceccio were named Out- instructor,” a true “professional with standing Intermediate School Teach- her students’ best interests at heart” ers for 2018 by the Optimist Club of who has “an excellent demeanor, a Westfield and was hon- selfless and helpful at- ored by the Westfield titude, and commit- Board of Education on ment to involvement Tuesday, June 12. in making [Edison The Optimist Club, a School] a better not-for-profit service place.” Ms. Belz organization that sup- coached the Westfield ports youth and the High School community, presents an cheerleading team for award annually to two many years and, in re- Westfield teachers - one cent years, has been a each from Edison and co-advisor to the Ed- Roosevelt Intermediate ible Crafts Club at Schools. Ms. Belz and Mr. Ceccio -- Edison. both special education teachers from This is the 22nd year of teaching in Edison and Roosevelt, respectively - the Westfield Public School District - are the recipients of the 21st annual for Mr. Ceccio, who began at DREAM TEAM…Members of Westfield High School’s Dream Team held a Optimist award, which recognizes the Roosevelt in 1996. He has remained recent fundraiser with monies raised to go toward an assembly in September with importance of teaching at the inter- there since, instructing all three former NBA basketball player Chris Herren, who struggled with substance abuse mediate level. grades, most recently sixth and sev- for much of his career and now shares his story with schools and other audiences. “I congratulate Ms. Belz and Mr. enth grade. Before becoming an edu- Pictured, front row, left to right, are: Adriana Vergara, Stephanie Alpizar, Jaimie Ceccio for this well-deserved honor,” cator, Mr. Ceccio was in sales and CHUGGA CHUGGA...On Monday, June 25, at 7 p.m. Brady Rymer from the DeDea, Sophia Pappalardo and Chloe Pappalardo; back row, left to right, are: said Superintendent Margaret Dolan. marketing for a publishing company. Little Band that Could will perform at the Fanwood Memorial Library. Dream Team advisers Susan Kolesar and Lauren Hauser, and students Steven Zucker, Anna Rossen and Luke Ertman. “The Intermediate Mr. Ceccio has a School Outstanding Bachelor of Business Teacher Award recog- Administration from Little Band That Could Performs nizes teachers who Pace University and a WHS Dream Team Raises Money provide an education- Master of Special At Fanwood Library Monday ally stimulating and Needs Education from FANWOOD -- On Monday, June performs rockin' live music for kids For Chris Herren Assembly supporting environ- Simmons College. He 25, at 7 p.m. Brady Rymer from the and families across the country. WESTFIELD --The Dream Team, students featuring Mr. Herren and ment during the criti- serves on the Instruc- Little Band that Could will perform When he’s not playing with his a Westfield High School club that sponsored by the Westfield Munici- cal stage of adoles- tional Council, as sev- at the Fanwood Memorial Library. own band, Brady plays bass guitar encourages students to make healthy pal Alliance. cence.” enth grade Field Trip Bring a blanket and join us on the with the Laurie Berkner Band. decisions and provides drug/alcohol Mr. Herren, a former point guard Ms. Belz began Advisor, and as assis- library lawn to hear rootsy pop and Brady Rymer kicks off the free social events to the school com- for the Boston Celtics and Denver teaching at Edison in tant advisor to the rock and roll for the whole family. Fanwood Memorial Library’s Sum- munity, recently held a special tour- Nuggets, shares his story of abuse May 1999, the day af- Roosevelt chapter of The New York Times writes, mer Reading Club, which is spon- nament to help raise money toward and recovery in his memoir, “Basket- ter graduating from “Girls Learn Interna- “Rymer's music starts out catchy and sored by the Friends of the Fanwood sponsoring a visit from former NBA ball Junkie.” According to his website, Rutgers University tional,” a non-profit keeps its audience moving through- Library, and is the first in a series of basketball player Chris Herren, who ahoopdream.com, he has been alco- with a Master in Education. She service learning initiative. out. When it comes to entertaining Monday night concerts on the lawn. struggled with substance abuse for hol and drug-free since August 2008, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in “I am honored to have received kids, Brady Rymer and the Little For registration and to find out much of his basketball career and launching “Hoop Dreams with Chris Psychology from Rutgers as well. Ms. this recognition. My parents always Band That Could definitely can." more information about this or any now shares his story with schools and Herren” in June 2009 and traveling Belz has taught all three intermediate told me that the more you give, the After a decade-long career with of our other programs, please call other audiences. the country to speak to schools, ath- grade levels, with most of her time more you will get back. This award jam band From Good Homes, re- the library at (908) 322-6400 or “It was a fun night for a great letic teams, community groups and spent in seventh and eighth grade is more proof that they were cor- cording and touring with acts from visit the events page at purpose,” said Susan Kolesar who, others. over the past 19 years without ever rect,” Mr. Ceccio said. “I am lucky the Dave Matthews Band to Bob www.fanwoodlibrary.org. with fellow Dream Team adviser Students wishing to become in- leaving Edison. to work in a place where teachers are Dylan, Brady Rymer ventured into The Fanwood Memorial Library Lauren Hauser and the Westfield volved with the Dream Team should “Being in the same school for so supported by the Westfield Board of family music as he started his own is located at 5 Forest Road. Municipal Alliance, organized the contact teachers/advisers Lauren many years has afforded me the op- Education, administrators, parents, family, releasing Good Morning, May 3 event. Hauser at portunity to come in contact with a students, and the community at Gus in 2000. Participants competed in a varia- [email protected] or Su- number of people — both colleagues large.” Since then, he has released nine Natko Named to tion of dodgeball with each team us- san Kolesar at and students — who have had a Described as “nurturing and under- CDs, including 2017's GRAMMY- ing foam balls to try to knock over an [email protected]. profound effect on my life,” says standing,” Mr. Ceccio also is praised nominated Press Play, 2014's Muhlenberg Honor Roll opposing team’s pins. To learn more or to get involved Ms. Belz. “I’ve always enjoyed my by a parent for “helping children of GRAMMY-nominated Just Say Hi! FANWOOD — Andrew Natko of Ms. Kolesar said that, over the with the Westfield Municipal Alli- job and felt lucky to be in such a all abilities make connections that and the 2008 GRAMMY-nominated Fanwood, Class of 2020, was one of past few years, the club’s fundraising ance, which sponsors the Dream Team supportive, positive place. But this lead to knowledge, self-confidence Here Comes Brady Rymer and the 71 Muhlenberg who were recog- efforts have been directed at local and other efforts aimed at preventing award has made me feel truly privi- and self-worth.” Little Band That Could. nized for their strong academic per- and national charities. This year’s and raising awareness of substance leged to be part of the Westfield The Optimist Club of Westfield Together with his longtime formance and named to the Centen- efforts, she said, will go toward a abuse, contact Louise DeDea at community.” will honor Ms. Belz and Mr. Ceccio bandmates—with backgrounds nial Conference Academic Honor September assembly for high school [email protected]. Ms. Belz is described by those at a dinner later in the year. from Americana to Zydeco—Rymer Roll. Music Edu. Program in Westfield Bonnet Graduates  Schools Receives Ntl. Recognition Oak Knoll Joyce Taylor, Sales Associate SCOTCH PLAINS—Oak Knoll President’s Circle 2017 WESTFIELD--The Westfield Pub- tors and, of course, our student musi- lic School District has been named School of the Holy Child congratu- cians for this prestigious recognition. lates Hortense Daniele Bonnet of one of the “Best Communities for Music truly does spark the imagina- Cell: 908-313-1542 Music Education” in the nation for its Scotch Plains on her graduation from tion.” the Lower School on June 6. Direct: 908-233-6417 outstanding commitment to music edu- The NAMM Foundation advances cation. active participation in music making The 2018 Best Communities for across the lifespan by supporting sci- Kent Place Graduates [email protected] Music Education designation is entific research, philanthropic giving, awarded by the National Association and public service programs. For more Westfield Residents of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foun- information about the NAMM Foun- dation to districts that demonstrate WESTFIELD—Winona Whelan dation, please visit and Deanna Hanchuk of Westfield outstanding achievement in efforts to www.nammfoundation.org. provide music access and education to graduated from Kent Place School on 1321 Cooper Road, Scotch Plains all students. Westfield Public Schools Krell of Westfield Sunday, June 3, at the 124th Kent is among 583 school districts nation- Place School Commencement. $840,000 wide to be recognized. Receives Award The award is based on music class WESTFIELD—Ethan Krell of Wilson, McKinley participation, instruction time, facili- Westfield recently was awarded a ties, support for the music program, Love of Learning Award worth $500 Place in Tourney funding, graduation requirements and from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa community music-making programs. Phi, the nation’s oldest and most se- WESTFIELD--Two Westfield el- “I’m very proud of the music de- lective collegiate honor society for ementary teams competed in the partment on receiving this honor for all academic disciplines. Mr. Krell is World Finals Tournament of the Od- the first time,” said Thomas Weber, one of 100 recipients nationwide to yssey of the Mind, an international supervisor of visual and performing receive the award. educational program that provides arts for Westfield Public Schools. “It Awarded twice a year, Love of creative problem-solving opportuni- is the support of the Board of Educa- Learning Awards are designed to help ties for students. The Westfield teams tion members, administration, teach- fund post-baccalaureate professional placed fifth and 19th at last month’s ers, staff, community and our talented development for active Phi Kappa competition in Ames, Iowa at which students that made this national recog- Phi members including graduate or approximately 50 of the best Odys- nition possible.” professional studies, doctoral disser- sey teams from across the globe com- Research into music education con- tations, continuing education, travel peted. tinues to demonstrate educational/cog- related to teaching and research, ca- Fifth place was awarded to the team nitive and social skill benefits for chil- reer development and more. representing Wilson School, which dren who make music. Mr. Krell, a fourth-year medical competed in the “Vehicle” problem, “Westfield Public Schools has a student at Rutgers New Jersey Medi- outranking teams from countries such robust music curriculum with many cal School, will use funds from the as China, Singapore and Poland. The talented students recognized each year award to support clinical research in team from McKinley School, com- OPEN HOUSE | Sunday, June 24th | 1:00 - 4:00pm for musical honors,” said Superinten- the Department of Orthopaedics. peting at the World Finals for the first dent of Schools Margaret Dolan. “I He was initiated into Phi Kappa time, placed 19th in the “Technical” congratulate Mr. Weber and all of our Phi in 2013 at Pennsylvania State problem. music instructors, conductors, direc- University. During the worldwide competition, teams from around the world com- pete in their chosen “Long Term” problem category and in a “Sponta- StunningColonial/Splitsituatedonover1acreofland.ThisbeauƟful neous” problem-solving exercise. 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Ask any star of TV, Avenue School for the past five years. Cranford Dramatic Club, produces Broadway or movies and they will “For some of these kids, this is their many of the shows and serves as an likely answer a variation on the theme first experience with theatre, so we assistant at times. that they participated in a school or teach the younger ones, especially, “There were so many kids who community play. The seed must be auditioning techniques, reading mu- came out for our shows this season planted, and Cranford Dramatic Club sic, and working on basic choreogra- that we had to double cast ‘Willy (CDC) has been planting seeds that phy and staging. With the teens, we Wonka.’ Rehearsals take place after are blossoming into two weekends of can dive a bit deeper into character school early evenings and weekends. the production of “Willy Wonka, Jr.” background work, more advanced It’s a commitment of time and energy starring area elementary school chil- music and choreography, and experi- that requires the help of the whole dren. “Willy Wonka, Jr.” is part of mentation with the overall creative family,” Ms. Monroe said. CDC’s Young Artists Program, which process. The teens really put them- “Anyone who does children’s the- also produced “Into the Woods” ear- selves into the roles they play, and ater knows that doing a show from lier this month. most of the time, it becomes a very start to finish gives a child confidence The decades-old theatre hasn’t al- collaborative effort due to their cre- through facing a challenge. They put ways offered the opportunity for chil- ativity,” Ms. Randazzo explained. the work in and the community sup- dren to perform, Becky Randazzo, Because Ms. Randazzo has a wealth port has been so responsive,” Ms. one of the resident directors explained. of experience in direction, she appre- Monroe said. She gave kudos to the “The Young Artists Program was ciates what theatre does for children Investors Foundation that has been started five years ago when I realized of all ages. “I hope to give kids a safe “very supportive.” we had a season that only had roles place to be themselves and be ac- What else does children’s theatre available for adults. After I offered to cepted, where they can show off their teach youngsters? According to Ms. direct additional shows at the end of creativity and talent with others who Monroe, “Even if they don’t get a the season, one for teens and one for share the love of theatre.” And it’s not featured role, they will have fun be- elementary/middle school kids, the just something for the children. “For ing a part of the team that presents (CDC) board approved and gave me the audience,” she said, “I want them live theatre.” the okay. We’ve had a lot of success to be able to escape the busy world of The fun continues with perfor- with the program and many of the kids cell phones and Facebook for a few mances of “Willy Wonka, Jr.” Satur- Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Lynch have gone on to perform in multiple hours and enjoy the story we are day, June 23, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. To CHILD’S PLAY...The Cranford Dramatic Club Young Artists Program this year included Into the Woods (cast pictured productions,” Ms. Randazzo said. telling. Not only do they get to enjoy get your “golden ticket” for the show, above) and Willy Wonka, Jr. Performances of Willy Wonka, Jr. will continue Saturday, June 23, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Working with teens and elemen- the show, but they also get to see their call (908) 276-7611 or visit the tary school children is fulfilling for children on stage, some of them for Cranford Dramatic Club’s website at Submissions Open for Premiere Stages Ms. Randazzo. Additionally, she has the first time, and having an absolute cdctheatre.org. 2019/2020 Liberty Live Commission Westfield Community Concert Band UNION – Premiere Stages, the pro- Peterson of Perth Amboy, the first Afri- the playwright to continue to develop the fessional theatre in residence at Kean can American to cast a vote under the play. Premiere Stages will also forge University, is now accepting submis- protection of the 15th Amendment; the collaborations and partnerships with or- To Play Mindowaskin on June 28 sions for the 2019/2020 Liberty Live demonstration by Thomas Alva Edison ganizations and groups statewide. A full WESTFIELD--The Westfield iams. The band’s program will also many active and retired music educa- Commission, a biennial commission- that an entire town could be lit with Equity production will be performed at Community Concert Band, under the include “Ashoken Fairwell” by Jay tors. Under the direction of Dr. Tho- ing program for New Jersey playwrights electricity in Roselle; the Underground Liberty Hall Museum in October 2020. direction of Dr. Thomas Connors, Under, featured in the documentary, mas Connors, director of Instrumen- in partnership with Kean’s Liberty Hall Railroad in New Jersey, particularly the Premiere Stages is dedicated to sup- continues its 106th Summer Concert “Civil War” by Ken Burns, “The Blue- tal Music Studies and an assistant Museum. Now in its fourth incarnation, role played by Quaker and African porting a diverse group of writers; play- Series with a program celebrating the Tail Fly” by Clare Grundman, and professor of music education at Kean Liberty Live culminates with a profes- American figures; and the questionable wrights of all backgrounds, ages, and best of American music from Broad- contemporary tone poem, “The Witch University, the band performs a wide sional Equity production of a new play “treatments” inside the Trenton Psychi- experience levels are encouraged to way, film and popular culture on and the Saint” by Steven Reineke. variety of concert band literature, in- that celebrates New Jersey history. Past atric Hospital, particularly under the apply. There are no restrictions on cast- Thursday, June 28, at 7:30 p.m. in The band will continue its Summer cluding many contemporary compo- winners include Talking to Westfield by auspices of Dr. Henry Cotton. ing; characters may be of any age, Mindowaskin Park. “Concertgoers Concert Series with its annual Inde- sitions. E.M. Lewis (2012), At Liberty Hall by Proposals are due by September 1. A gender or race. will hear program selections, which pendence Day concert on Thursday, Experienced area musicians who James Christy (2013/2014), My Lord, shortlist of the submitted proposals will Submission guidelines are now come from many great American com- July 5, which will feature music from are interested in a position with the What a Night by Deborah Brevoort be selected. The winning proposal will available, and there is no fee to enter. posers,” said Dr. Connors. He added, the American Patriotic Songbook and band should contact band president (2015/2016) and Black Tom Island by be selected by November 30, and that Please visit “Our band literature offers musicians appearances by the Westfield Chap- Barry Rosenberg at (908) 337-9073, Martin Casella (2017/2018). playwright will be commissioned to write www.premierestagesatkean.com/com- and audiences the opportunity to ex- ters of the Sons and Daughters of the [email protected]. Playwrights are invited to submit a play based on the submitted proposal. missions or email [email protected] perience great American music span- American Revolution and Westfield’s The band’s Summer Concert Se- proposals for new plays about New Upon completion of the first draft, the for full guidelines. ning many decades and styles.” Own Town Crier. ries is sponsored by the Westfield Jersey history. Playwrights must be cur- playwright will receive a $2,000 award. All entries are evaluated by a panel Highlighting the band’s music pro- The band rehearses each Wednes- Recreation Department, Don rent residents of the state of New Jersey. The winning play will be developed of theatre professionals and histori- gram will be performances of Robert day evening from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Bogardus, Director. Chairs and blan- The selection panel will consider any from November 2018 through October ans in consultation with Premiere’s Russell Bennett’s “Suite of Old Ameri- the Community Room in the Westfield kets are recommended. In the event relevant topics and has also indicated 2020 and will include three staged read- Producing Artistic Director, John J. can Dances,” “Strike Up the Band,” Municipal Building, located at 425 of rain, the concert will take place in the following as being of particular ings in October 2019 at Premiere Stages. Wooten, and Liberty Hall Museum’s by George Gershwin, Selections from East Broad Street. The band’s mem- the Westfield Community Room, lo- interest: the history of women’s voting From November 2019 through October Director of Museum Operations, Wil- “My Fair Lady” by Frederick Lowe bership is comprised of musicians cated in the Westfield Municipal rights in New Jersey; Thomas Mundy 2020, Premiere Stages will work with liam Schroh, Jr. and “Star Wars Saga,” by John Will- from age 16 to age 86, including Building. OPEN HOUSE Saturday, June 23rd 1-4 Sunday, June 24th 1-4

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By DAVID B. CORBIN defeat Westfield White, 15-1, in It’s great when our bottom of our Santarelli also went the dis- with a great job behind the plate. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times four innings. lineup can pick up our top some- tance on the mound, allowing He threw out two or three base Nothing worked for one team Dan Olear and Chris Santarelli, times, we are in good shape,” just one hit but walking seven, runners today. That’s a weapon and everything came together batting in the lower end of the Cranford Head Coach Joe Grady while striking out two batters. we have back there,” Coach for the other team in a match-up order, turned out to be the big expressed. With the seven free passes and Grady said. between the Westfield White guns for the Cougars. Olear went the single by Julian Montez, Another major misfortune came 12Us and the Cranford Cougars 3-for-3 with a double, scored Westfield White did have some in the first inning. Leadoff batter in an opening round game of the three times and knocked in five Support Local Journalism early opportunities but ran into Rowan McMahill walked and stole Cal Ripken District 12 Tourna- runs. Santarelli rapped a two- some misfortune. Part of the mis- second. Mike Lynch hit a grounder ment at Gumbert 1 Field in run triple, a two-run double, fortune was the accurate arm of to the shortstop who tossed to Westfield on June 16. The Cou- scored once and added an RBI Cougar catcher Sean Woodruff, first for the out. McMahill opted gars took advantage of seven sacrifice fly to also have five RBI. who gunned down two base run- to head for third but the throw walks and two hit batters, along “The bottom of the order actu- ners in a row in the second in- from Dennis McCaffery at first to with a few errors and a balk, and ally produced. Santarelli had five ning. third baseman Ben Monahan set combined them with 10 hits to RBI, Olear had four of five RBI. “Just throw strikes and we will up a rundown and McMahill was be alright. I would love to see tagged out by shortstop Shea Santarelli throw a little more Grady. Walks to Sean Toal and See & Subscribe at strikes. One too many walks for Jack Ryan followed but leftfielder BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo goleader.com/subscribe me but we got out of each one Matt Chapman robbed Westfield White of some early runs with a Submit commentary and items for publishing. Probitas Verus Honos sliding snag of Randy Davis’ low Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, June 21, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

more photos next page Legal Newspaper for Union County, Cranford Cranford 12U Cougars Rattle Westfield White, 15-1, in Cal Ripken District 12 Opener liner for the third out. Langhart. McCaffery’s grounder to second want to beat ourselves. We need After Scheper drew a leadoff, “Defensively, I will put us up Cranford scored once in the top was mishandled and Grady to take advantage and steal as Westfield White went down 1-2- against any other 12-year-old of the first. Baratta looped a scored. many bases as possible and get 3 in the third then five more team. We don’t make many men- single over first and Grady was After the Cougars escaped guys in scoring position because Cougars clawed home plate in tal or physical errors. We are hit-by-a-pitch. Kahney lined a Westfield’s first inning, the bats, we put balls in play. Only one the fourth. Kahney took a fastball pretty strong up the middle and shot to center that was caught by the crafty base running and the strikeout today. If you limit your to the side and McCaffery walked. on our left side. And our outfield- McMahil, who in turn fired to walks came to life. Zambito strikeouts and put balls in play, Zambito singled to left then a ers, Matty Chapman made a nice short to double up Baratta. walked and stole second base. good things will happen,” Coach balk call allowed Kahney to score. sliding catch in the first inning Monahan also walked then pro- Grady said. Olear lashed a two-run single that saved us,” Coach Grady Support Local Journalism ceeded to steal second drawing The two straight gun downs at past first and Santarelli smacked said.. an overthrow from the catcher, second by Woodruff silenced a two-run triple to left-centerfield. Competing for Cranford were: allowing Zambito to score. Westfield White in the second Westfield White’s only run came Owen Baratta, Grady, Will Monahan stole third and scored but the Cougars plated four more in the fourth. Ryan walked and Kahney, McCaffery, Jack on Olear’s single up the middle. runs in the third. Woodruff sped to second on a wild pitch. Zambito, Woodruff, Monahan, Chapman singled to left, walked then Monahan walked With two outs, Montez walked Olear, Chapman, Santarelli, Santarelli lined his two-run just after Westfield leftfielder and as he attempted to take Dylan Falk and Ed Toy. The Blue double to center and later scored Davis made a great catch. Olear second the catcher’s throw sailed Devils consisted of McMahill, on an overthrow, giving the Cou- slashed a two-run double to right into centerfield and Ryan scored. Lynch, Toal, Ryan, Davis, Tommy gars a 6-0 lead. field. Chapman walked, It was Cranford’s only error in Hyland, Cooper Martino, Montez, “We are very aggressive on Santarelli lofted an RBI sac fly to the game. Gavin Andretta, Brendan goleader.com/subscribe the bases. We want the other center and Falk (2-for-2) drilled Cranford 154 5 15 Scheper, Lucas Rubiera and Philip team to try to beat us. We don’t an RBI single to center. Westfield White 000 1 1 Page S-3 Thursday, June 21, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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* Riverside ‘Advances’ Past Advanced Financial, 27-22, in UC Senior 50+ Softball * Page S-14 Thursday, June 21, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Brindle Meets With Lombardo to Discuss Gumbert Park Ice Rink

By CHRISTINA M. HINKE cost for the pathways at The third ordinance clarifies de- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mindowaskin Park. velopment fees. WESTFIELD — Mayor Shelley Two new street sweepers were The council also adopted the Brindle and Garwood Mayor approved totaling $490,000. ordinance that restricts short-term Charles Lombardo met Tuesday A new app, SeeClickFix, will be rentals of homes. Resident to walk through installation of the rolled out in about two months, Deborah Chaskin of 749 First Street ice rink that is to be set up in the after the council approved a con- objected to the ordinance. “If this fall at Gumbert Park and remain tract of $10,800 with the com- ordinance is passed, it is not the open through most of the winter, pany. Residents will be able to same values as my town,” Ms. address concerns, and explain the report issues such as potholes on Chaskin said. She said the restric- permits and improvements to the the app. tions would make it harder for a park, Mayor Brindle said at the The low-bid contract to make property owner to sell their home, Tuesday town council meeting. improvements to Grove Street was and that it would prevent people Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader “He didn’t raise any concerns approved, to be awarded to D.L.S. who need the extra income by FATHER’S DAY DERBY...These youngsters enjoy the Cranford Jaycees an- that hadn’t already been ad- Contracting in the amount of renting out rooms from being able nual Leonard Snyder Memorial Father's Day Fishing Derby on Sunday from the dressed. And we agreed to coop- $242,950. The state aid received CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Nomahegan Park bridge in Cranford. erate and collaborate for a suc- by the town should cover most of cessful outcome for all. Those the cost, Mr. Gildea told the coun- lines of communication have been cil at the conference session. Union County Residents Reminded to and will continue to remain open,” Three ordinances were intro- Mayor Brindle said. duced on first reading pertaining “Mayor Lombardo and I have to the town’s affordable-housing Recycle Right without Plastic Bags already spoken several times obligations. In a hearing on May about the rink,” Mayor Brindle 21, the town received a condi- Union County – Residents are Plastic bags can be recycled film. affirmed. tional judgment of compliance reminded that plastic bags and through a designated retailer, Styrofoam. The new Mindowaskin Park and repose, Town Planner Don other excluded items cannot be such as a supermarket or de- Dishware, glass and mirrors – playground is expected to be Sammet said. recycled through their local partment store. can be thrown in regular gar- installed immediately after the “We are just cleaning up at this curbside pick-up programs. Items that are currently ac- bage. old equipment is demolished later point,” Mr. Sammet said of the “Union County residents have a cepted by local recycling pro- Dirty pizza boxes – no leftover this month, Town Administrator outcome of the hearing. good recycling rate compared to grams include: Plastic bottles and food or grease can be included. Jim Gildea said at the council’s “Once we fulfill our other counties in our state, and containers that are coded with 1 Shredded paper – bring per- conference session held prior to obligations...we will have immu- we want to improve on this record or 2 on the bottom. sonal documents to a free mobile the official meeting. Corby Asso- nity from builder’s remedy law- and set a high bar,” said Free- Aluminum and steel (tin) cans shredding event. ciates was granted the contract suits until July 2025,” Ms. holder Chairman Sergio and lids. Pots, pans and small appliances to remove and dispose of the Sammet said. Granados. “Every household can All sizes, shapes and colors of – check with your municipality playground equipment at a cost One of the three ordinances pitch in by following some simple glass bottles and jars. for scrap metal drop-off location, of $16,875. introduced Tuesday includes an guidelines that help our local re- Corrugated cardboard boxes such if any. The park also is to have newly amendment to “clean up the ex- cyclers operate more efficiently, as cereal and clean pizza boxes; Plastic containers and plastic poured pathways, with either isting code,” Mr. Sammet said. especially when it comes to keep- and milk, juice and fruit cartons. ware. asphalt or concrete, stamped Another ordinance refers to ing excluded items out of the All mixed paper, including news- For more information on local concrete or colorized concrete. amending bulk regulations re- recycling stream.” papers, magazines, junk mail, and countywide recycling pro- The parking area by the play- garding the settlement agreement Plastic bags are prohibited in catalogs and phone books may grams, FAQs about curbside recy- ground also is to have a new with the owners of the Williams all curbside pickup programs. be recycled. The exception is cling and a list of municipal recy- walkway in front of where the Nursery parcel, which included a Some residents use plastic bags pre-shredded paper. Residents cling coordinators, visit the Union cars park and the walkway be- concept plan of what would be to carry cans, bottles and other who need secure shredding for County Bureau of Recycling and hind the parking area is to be built there, and the bulk regula- items to the curbside, but that personal documents can use Planning at (908) 654-9890 or removed for safety purposes. tions reflect the concept plan, Mr. interferes with the recycling pro- Union County’s free mobile shred- online at ucnj.org/recycling. A $2.7-million contract to Sammet said. “It requires 26 af- cess and contaminates the recy- ding events. Quick links to all Union County Fischer Contracting was awarded fordable units be built on that site cling stream, said Freeholder The following items cannot be environmental programs can be to make various road improve- regardless of the size of the de- Granados. Items should be put recycled at curbside: found at ucnj.org/green-connec- ments, as well as to cover the velopment,” Mr. Sammet said. directly into bins, without the bag. Plastic bags or other plastic tion. Page S-15 Thursday, June 21, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary News Clip Item 2018-06-18 Cranford - Brindle Meets With Lombardo On Wednesday, JULY 4, 2018, a fireworks display will be the highlight of Cranfords Annual To Discuss Gumbert Ice Rink Fourth of July Celebration. The day-long community festival will to afford to live in the town. Parking Committee is consider- offer something for everyone, The ordinance applies to a ing angled parking on Prospect including canoe races, a one- short-term temporary rental. It Street between North Avenue and mile fun run and a four-mile also does not allow a home to be East Broad Street, which would run, plus food vendors in the rented out to multiple people add four parking spaces. He also park. There will also be amuse- who are unrelated. It says a ho- said the committee decided to ment rides and games at 5 p.m. meowner can rent out his or her not charge residents of certain The festivities will begin at 9 entire home to one party for sections of Ward 3 a parking per- a.m. with canoe races sched- under 30 days and for no more mit fee of $10 if they want to park uled at the Cranford Canoe Club, than 60 days in one year, Town their car on the street. A permit 250 Springfield Ave., Cranford. Attorney Thomas Jardim said. will still be required. The permits Registration will be immediately Finance Chairwoman Linda are to prohibit commuters from before the races at 8:30 a.m. Habgood said the cash manage- parking on the street. About 1,500 on July 4th at the Canoe Club. ment plan the town council ap- permits are issued, Mr. Gildea Jim Lowney/County of Union The Jaycees will conduct their proved would enable the town to said. Resident Debby Burslem said GRADUATES...Union County Freeholder Vice-Chairwoman Bette Jane Kowalski Annual Firecracker Run begin- invest its cash in very low risk commuters parking on the street and Freeholder Alexander Mirabella congratulate Stephanie Bagniewski of the ning with a one-mile Fun Run at investment opportunities with in the ward is a safety concern, Cranford Fire Department and Matthew Ridge of the Fanwood Fire Department 8:30 a.m. and a four-miler at 9 current rates at 1.75 percent. and she asked the council to re- on graduating the Union County Fire Training Academy during a ceremony at a.m. at Nomahegan Park, “It’s a good time to be doing it consider. She said she felt if the Union County College in Cranford. They were joined by Deputy Chief Steve Ruhl Springfield Ave., Cranford. For as interest rates go up,” Council- permit holders are not charged a (Ret.), the Dean of the Union County Fire Training Academy. Twenty-one new more info regarding registra- woman Habgood said. “It will fee, that enforcement of the park- firefighters from the Fall 2017/Spring 2018 classes graduated the Union County tion and the race go to add to our revenue over time.” ing rules would stop. Fire Training Academy during the ceremony. www.cranfordjaycees.com.. In the conference session, Coun- Henry Wang was appointed as The fireworks will begin at 9:15 cilman Michael Dardia said the the town’s tax collector for a p.m. at Nomahegan Park. Public Safety, Transportation and term of four years. His salary is Crane’s Ford DAR Presents $75,000. Cranford Chamber to Michael Ash was appointed to the planning board with a term to Medals to CHS Students Host Connections Event expire in 2020. CRANFORD — The Cranford The council approved a permit CRANFORD — The Crane’s Ford sented the award. The chapter Area Chamber of Commerce will for a fireworks display on Satur- Daughters of the American Revo- has been presenting this award host another Cranford Connec- day, June 30, at Echo Lake Coun- lution (DAR) on June 7 awarded to a Cranford High School senior tions Over Coffee breakfast. The try Club for a private member three National DAR Excellence in since 1950. The DAR Good Citi- event will take place on Thurs- social event. The permit costs American History Medals and zen contest promotes the work day, June 21, at CEC Research, $400 and there is an additional Certificates to three Cranford of local youth. The student must 16 Commerce Drive, Cranford, charge for a fire department of- High School (CHS) graduating possess the qualities of depend- from 8 to 10 a.m. The moderator ficial to be on hand. seniors, Nicholas Macchi, ability, service, leadership and and business advisor will be Jon Katherine Ruane and Emily Wil- patriotism. The DAR Good Citi- Best from Winner’s Edge Busi- Knights Car Wash son. The award is based on out- zen program is intended to en- ness Coaching, LLC. standing work with the highest courage and reward qualities of Those who will be attending On Tap Saturday average in American History stud- good citizenship. should bring business cards, col- ies. Barbara Krause, DAR Ameri- The National Society of the AREA — Msgr. Joseph F. Loreti Daughters of the American Revo- leagues and associates to build Knights of Columbus Council can History chairwoman, pre- connections, create relationships, sented the award on behalf of lution is a volunteer women’s ser- Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader 3240 will host a benefit car vice organization dedicated to pro- exchange business ideas and col- wash this Saturday, June 23, the Crane’s Ford DAR. The GREAT CATCH...RJ, age 5, of laborate on opportunities. Reg- Cranford chapter has given the moting patriotism, historic pres- Cranford wins third place for the boys from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. ervation and education. Member- istration can be done at The event will take place at award at Cranford High School under age 6 category at the Jaycees cranford.com/chamber or by call- for more than 40 years. ship is open to any woman age 18 Father’s Day fishing derby held at the Church of the Assumption, or older who can prove lineal, ing (908) 272-6114. The cost is located at 113 Chiego Place, The Crane’s Ford chapter also Nomahegan Park Sunday. RJ won a $25 per person and $30 for fu- conferred the DAR Good Citizen bloodline descent from an ances- gift certificate to the Cougar store. He Roselle Park. Proceeds will help tor who aided in achieving Ameri- ture or non-members. A light with church grounds upkeep. award to Alannah Clarke. Mary stands with his dad, Rob. RJ caught an breakfast will be served. Leonard, chapter regent, pre- can Independence. 11-inch bass. Page S-16 Thursday, June 21, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Recent Home Sales CDC Young Artists Program

Cranford: 04/10/18 Estate of Augusta A. Burke to David L. and Christine M. Shines Spotlight on Youth Additions Construction LLC to Gialanella, 13 Hillside Place, Michael A. and Allison H. Beshar, $526,000. By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY “For some of these kids, this is Facebook for a few hours and 1 Harvard Road, $700,000. Elizabeth Ann Murphy to Am- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Estate of James M. Salway to ber Schuchart and Peter their first experience with the- enjoy the story we are telling. Not Mark C. and Melissa C. Harley, 4 Harrington, 719 Springfield Av- CRANFORD — Where do actors atre, so we teach the younger only do they get to enjoy the Heathermeade Place, $392,000. get their start? Ask any star of TV, ones, especially, auditioning tech- show, but they also get to see enue, $500,000. niques, reading music, and work- Edward Leicht and Marie Leicht Falcon Realty Group LLC to Broadway or movies and they will their children on stage, some of to Falcon Realty Group LLC, 46 likely answer a variation on the ing on basic choreography and them for the first time, and having Realgem Realty LLC, 46 Spruce theme that they participated in a staging. With the teens, we can an absolute blast.” Spruce Street, $325,000. Street, $413,000. dive a bit deeper into character Giovanni Properties LLC to school or community play. The Maureen Monroe, marketing 212 North Ave West LLC to seed must be planted, and background work, more advanced vice-president and board mem- Stolar Capital 17 LLC, 20 Holly Notias Investors LLC, 212 North Cranford Dramatic Club (CDC) has music and choreography, and ex- ber of the Cranford Dramatic Club, Street West, $4,000,000. Avenue West, $495,000. been planting seeds that are blos- perimentation with the overall produces many of the shows and Barbara Altenburg and Dudley Robert and Erin McCormick to soming into two weekends of the creative process. The teens really serves as an assistant at times. H. Rose to Andrea C. and Basil M. Maxx Evan and Kelly Lynn Kleiner, production of “Willy Wonka, Jr.” put themselves into the roles they “There were so many kids who Yurcisin, II, 215 Orchard Street, 706 Springfield Avenue, starring area elementary school play, and most of the time, it came out for our shows this sea- $1,111,111. $455,000. children. “Willy Wonka, Jr.” is part becomes a very collaborative ef- son that we had to double cast Thomas and Diane Hickey to Nathan and Maria Schaufler to of CDC’s Young Artists ‘Willy Wonka.’ Rehears- Paul D. and Cassandra B. Stirling, Anthony T. and Stefanie R. Tasco, Program, which also als take place after 21 Hampton Road, $630,000. 3 Craig Place, $550,000. produced “Into the school early evenings Louise Heucke to Robert and Carl and Cynthia J. Capasso to Woods” earlier this and weekends. It’s a Brittany Chamra, 15 Davis Street, James Marando and Debbie month. commitment of time $534,900. Yaniga, 332 Manor Avenue, The decades-old the- and energy that re- Phyllis A. March to Carlos and $452,000. atre hasn’t always of- quires the help of the Maria A. Lopes, 10F Parkway Vil- Michael J. Ryan to 218 Oak fered the opportunity whole family,” Ms. lage, $230,000. Lane LLC, 218 Oak Lane, for children to perform, Monroe said. John Nakovich to Cadien Realty $400,000. Becky Randazzo, one “Anyone who does LLC, 46 Johnson Avenue, Estate of Lenore Klein to Garret of the resident direc- children’s theater $240,000. P. Chiaramonte and Jayne H. tors explained. knows that doing a Edith Appezzato to Deco Prop- Merlo, 106 Orange Avenue, “The Young Artists show from start to fin- erties LLC, 124 Hillcrest Avenue, $335,000. Program was started ish gives a child confi- $335,000. Estate of Sheila M. Cohen to five years ago when I dence through facing a Bruce and Janet Strong to Olivia James R. and Jennifer Merritt, realized we had a sea- challenge. They put the and Michael Mullane, 306 Lincoln 108 Orange Avenue, $475,000. son that only had roles Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Lynch work in and the com- Avenue East, $810,000. Scott G. and Lauren Stapleton available for adults. CHILD’S PLAY...The Cranford Dramatic Club Young Artists munity support has Maryann Symanski to Matthew to Thomas D. and Gail M. Sloan, After I offered to direct Program this year included Into the Woods (cast pictured above) been so responsive,” J. Costello, 41 Hollywood Av- 217 Prospect Avenue Apt 5-3A, additional shows at the and Willy Wonka, Jr. Performances of Willy Wonka, Jr. will Ms. Monroe said. She enue, $200,000. $302,000. end of the season, one continue Saturday, June 23, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. gave kudos to the In- Carlos A. and Patricia Valdes to 107 Besler Ave Trust to Steven for teens and one for vestors Foundation Angela Saigal, 301 Centennial G. and Maria Pazdro and Steven elementary/middle that has been “very Avenue, $299,000. J. Pazdro, 107 Besler Avenue, school kids, the (CDC) board ap- fort due to their creativity,” Ms. supportive.” W.W. Grainger Inc to Cranford $435,000. proved and gave me the okay. Randazzo explained. What else does children’s the- Properties LLC, 55 Jackson Drive, We’ve had a lot of success with Because Ms. Randazzo has a atre teach youngsters? According $6,155,000. Support Local Journalism the program and many of the kids wealth of experience in direction, to Ms. Monroe, “Even if they don’t have gone on to perform in mul- she appreciates what theatre does get a featured role, they will have Cranford: 05/26/18 tiple productions,” Ms. Randazzo for children of all ages. “I hope to fun being a part of the team that Scheiner Family Trust to Carlos said. give kids a safe place to be them- presents live theatre.” and Sandra C. Machado, 25 Working with teens and elemen- selves and be accepted, where The fun continues with perfor- Rutgers Road, $528,000. tary school children is fulfilling for they can show off their creativity mances of “Willy Wonka, Jr.” Sat- Estate of Betty Ann Toy to Mat- Ms. Randazzo. Additionally, she and talent with others who share urday, June 23, at 11 a.m. and 3 thew and Marianne Shorts, 5 has been the resident director at the love of theatre.” And it’s not p.m. To get your “golden ticket” Cornell Road, $795,000. Wardlaw-Hartridge School for the just something for the children. for the show, call (908) 276- Winsted Reo LLC to Nicholas past 10 years and has directed the “For the audience,” she said, “I 7611 or visit the Cranford Dra- Schneider and Marni Dexter, 9 goleader.com/subscribe shows at Orange Avenue School want them to be able to escape matic Club’s website at Arnet Place, $605,000. for the past five years. the busy world of cell phones and cdctheatre.org.