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Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Brooks Crandall for The Westfield Leader Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader 2014-07-17: SIDEWALK SALES...Shoppers enjoy the beautiful weather and the 2014-06-26: COLLEGE BOUND...WHS graduates announce where they will be 2014-10-30: WE’RE NOT IN KANSAS…This family chose The Wizard of Oz as sales during the annual Sidewalk Sales in downtown Westfield. heading in the fall by adding their college choice to their graduation caps. their costume theme for the annual Halloween parade. 2014 Year In Review: June Through December

JUNE promotion at his job. Clark, with the caveat being they dis- also defeated state Assemblyman the Cranford Board of Education: in- tennis courts. Westfield Township Republicans questioned cuss other county venues as well. Upendra Chivukula (D-17th, Somerset) cumbents Michael C. Caulfield, JoAnn Jeanne Cleary was unopposed in her The town council voted to approve how Democrats chose Mr. Thomas Garwood and Andrew Zwicker, a Princeton Uni- Boyle and Trevor Shaw, along with reelection bid for the Fanwood seat on modifications to several municipal or- since as a federal postal worker he was Sal Piarulli beat incumbent Pat versity physicist. Lisa Carbone, Daniel DeMarco and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of dinances including amendments to the not permitted to engage in certain Quattrocchi for the Republican nomi- In the race for the Republican nomi- Jacqueline Carr. Education. town’s liquor ordinance. partisan political activities per the 1939 nation for Garwood mayor in the Pri- nation for U.S. Senator, Jeffrey Bell Garwood Mountainside The ordinance allows for the four Hatch Act. mary Election, topping a sweep for was the winner over Richard Pezzullo The board of education awarded a The borough council continued its restaurants currently holding condi- Fanwood Councilman Jim Mathieu’s conserva- of Freehold, Brian Goldberg of West new five-year contract to Superinten- analysis of the community’s land use tional liquor licenses in Westfield — The Fanwood Planning Board heard tive faction, which also took control of Orange and Ramapo College professor dent of Schools Teresa Quigley, with an regulations. Council members reviewed Akai Japanese Sushi Lounge, Ferraro’s a detailed presentation by Jessica the borough’s GOP committee by win- Murray Sabrin. The winner would face annual salary of $135,000. a report on the impact of an increase in Restaurant, Fujiyama Mama Restau- Giorgianna, of H2M Associates, on re- ning six of eight seats. Senator Cory Booker (D) in the Gen- Borough Council members said they the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) require- rant and Sweet Waters Steakhouse — zoning proposals for the South Avenue Mr. Piarulli won 113 to 99, earning eral Election. would engage Cranford officials re- ments. Mayor Paul Mirabelli expressed to serve alcohol without having to serve commercial zone. Ms. Giorgianna said the right to face Democrat and former The United States Army Corps of garding widening the Orchard Brook to considerable concern about the need to a customer food. the commercial corridor along South councilman Charles Lombardo, who Engineers (USACE) is two to three address flooding concerns of Garwood maintain the character of the commu- The board of education ratified a Avenue was divided into three districts: ran unopposed in his party’s Primary, in years away from fully completing its residents, who said water had ap- nity. three-year contract with the Westfield the western district, the central district November. study on how to alleviate flood impacts proached their homes twice in as many The borough council adopted an or- Education Association (WEA), giving and the eastern district. The borough council directed the along the Rahway River, Deputy Dis- days during June storms. dinance to meet certain accreditation teachers a 2-percent raise per year. The borough council discussed a planning board to conduct an “Area in trict Engineer Joseph Seebode said at a Four candidates filed for three seats requirements for the police department. A sign application by Summit Medi- municipal budget amendment to trim Need of Redevelopment” study for the packed public information session held on the board of education, three of them It states that the department should cal Group (SMG) for 574 Springfield the local tax increase by about $23,000, abandoned Casale factory property on in the township committee chambers. incumbents: Board President Christine have a police chief and as many officers Avenue was approved by the Westfield from $5,943,139 to $5,920,217, result- South Avenue, including an eminent Mountainside Councilman Glenn Guerriero, Aaron Watkins and Linda as deemed necessary by the council. Planning Board. The 32,000-square- ing in a 2.8-percent tax hike in 2014. domain provision that drew a sharp Mortimer was elected as Union County Koenig. Kimberly Ficarra filed for an The board of adjustment approved foot building previously housed L’Oreal Based on the municipal budget amend- objection from Councilman Jim Republican Committee chairman. unexpired term on the board. an amended application to erect a offices, and will now be medical offices ment, total spending would increase by Mathieu, who questioned the authority JULY Scotch Plains 25,601-square-foot building on Spring- and an urgent-care center. $163,779 to $9,624,959, up 4.5 per- of local governments to take an Westfield Board of Education members and field Avenue on the Westfield border More than 100 people congregated cent from 2013. individual’s property for a non-public Eight candidates filed for three seats the community discussed the newly that will be the new home for the at the intersection of East Broad Street The borough council later adopted use. Councilman Bill Nierstedt said the on the board of education. Incumbent proposed Brunner School drop-off plan. Westfield Veterinary Group. and North Avenue for the dedication of the budget, resulting in the average purpose is to ensure that the borough Mark Friedman, who was running for a The township council for a second Eric Larson was hired as the board of a memorial honoring the 11 men from assessed home in Fanwood, $87,531, will be able to obtain public parking. second term, was joined in the race by time failed to pass the $1.5-million education’s newest business adminis- Westfield who died while serving in the seeing an increase of about $63 in the Mountainside Evan Molloy, David J. Sexton, Michael capital bond ordinance, leaving the fate trator. The position is part of a shared Vietnam War. municipal portion of property taxes. The borough council continued an Bielen, Noreen Coleman, Anastasia of a number of projects and purchases inter-local agreement between the Scotch Plains The average household in Fanwood animated discussion regarding what size Harrison, Margaret Oster and Christo- up in the air. Mountainside and Garwood school dis- The township council reintroduced a would see a total hike in property taxes homes are most appropriate for the pher B. Langhart. Work on Brookside Park’s new cov- tricts. Mr. Larson would work in $1.5-million capital bond ordinance, of $383 over last year. School taxes myriad of lot sizes in the community. Cranford ered metal pavilion was halted by a stop Mountainside three days a week and but not before a fresh round of finger- increased by $225, while county taxes The present regulatory scheme limits Despite the pleas of parents and stu- work order issued by Zoning Officer Garwood two days a week. pointing and recriminations stemming went up $95 this year. construction of residential single-fam- dents who packed a meeting at Lincoln Robert LaCosta, who said the recre- Mountainside Board of Education from the failure to approve the same The recreation commission was ready ily homes on a quarter acre lot to a floor Avenue School, the board of education ation commission should have first se- incumbent Dante Gioia was unopposed ordinance a few weeks prior. for the bidding process for the new area ratio (FAR) of 3,375 square feet. voted to move seven custodians to other cured approval for the pavilion from in his reelection bid for his seat. No one At its May 20 meeting, the council skate park at Forest Road Park follow- Councilman Keith Turner contended schools in the district. the township planning board. filed for the second open board seat by voted 3 to 2 to approve the bond ordi- ing the borough council’s approval af- that the rules should be revised to link The township committee adopted an Four candidates filed for two seats the state’s filing deadline for school nance, thus defeating the ordinance, as ter the Borough Council voted in sup- the size of the home to the size of the lot. ordinance appropriating $5,455,000 to representing Scotch Plains on the Scotch board seats. capital bond ordinances require a two- port of the estimated budget of Regional fund more than $4 million in milling, Plains-Fanwood Board of Education, Regional thirds, or 67 percent, supermajority af- $242,000. Three-term Rep. Leonard Lance (R- paving and curbing of roads, as well as including incumbent Warren McFall, A proposal to build a new oil pipeline firmative vote. Cranford 7th) defeated businessman David addressing some drainage issues of Evan Murray and Michele and Richard stretching from Albany, N.Y. to Linden, The township recreation commis- The planning board began hearing Larsen, 13,362 to 10,764 votes, for the streets; equipment for the Department Polhamus. Incumbent Douglas Layne and passing through parts of Union sion was waiting to hear from attorneys an application by Emanuel Nimrud, third time in four years in the Republi- of Public Works (DPW), police and fire did not seek reelection. County, including Fanwood, Scotch and insurers about whether township who sought permission to construct a can Primary Election. The Congress- departments, and improvements to Lin- Fanwood Plains, Cranford and Westfield, roused recreation organizations would be re- three-story building with retail on the man would now face the mayor of the coln, Sherman and Roosevelt Parks. The recreation commission voted to the ire of local environmental groups. quired to comply with a new state law first floor and six apartments on the Town of Clinton, Janice Kovach, in the The Union County Improvement apply for this year’s Union County The 180-mile, $800-million, bi-direc- that mandates portable heart second and third floors at 496 Centen- General Election. Authority (UCIA) presented Union Kids Recreation Grant in order to help tional Pilgrim Pipeline would transport defibrillators be on hand at all youth nial Avenue, a B-3 Zone. The site for- In the race to replace U.S. Rep. Rush County College’s plans to the planning repair or replace the LaGrande Park CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 sporting events. merly housed Arnold’s Pest Control, Holt (D-12th), state Assemblywoman board to build a 39,842-square-foot, The township Democratic Party se- which burned down. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-15th, two-story addition at the college’s lected Rose Checchio to replace Wil- The board of trustees and governors Mercer) clinched a victory in the 12th Nomahegan Hall. It would include a liam Thomas as its third candidate for for Union County College (UCC) unani- Congressional District’s Democratic student center on the ground floor and the three township council seats at mously voted to accept the Union Primary over state Senator Linda classrooms, labs and faculty offices on stake in this fall’s election. Mr. Tho- County Freeholders’ offer to build a Greenstein (D-14th, Middlesex) by a the second floor. mas bowed out of the race due to a sports complex at Oak Ridge Park in tally of 15,413 to 10,031 votes. She Six candidates filed for three seats on

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Scotch Plains Norris Chevrolet building. Redcom De- Councilman William Vastine chastised sign and Construction, currently head- Councilwoman Colleen Gialanella for quartered on Elmer Street, will be the waiting until September — “eight months new owners and tenants of the North into this process” — to speak about a Avenue building. revised capital bond ordinance. The board of education faced scathing Shackamaxon Country Club an- criticism from the teachers, administra- nounced that construction had begun on tors and coaches who are colleagues of a new pool complex that was slated to Joe Marino, the Westfield High School open in the summer of 2015. Girls Varsity Basketball coach, who was Law enforcement officials said a 48- informed that he would not be rehired. year-old father, Jens Eberling, killed his Mr. Marino had been the coach for the 11-year-old son, Thomas, then attempted past 15 years, and last year had a winning without success to set his Jerusalem Road season. house on fire before killing himself. Town Attorney Russell Finestein said Township officials revealed they would he contacted the Union County look into alternative transportation op- Prosecutor’s Office which said the office tions for commuters who park at the had not undertaken an investigation into Fanwood train station in the wake of the the bidding process and the acquisition of Fanwood Borough Council’s effort — the Westfield Police Department’s Mo- since tabled — to raise the annual parking bile Command Center. Westfield resi- fee for non-Fanwood residents. dent Greg Kasko had questioned the town A resolution authorizing the engineer- council regarding the purchase of the Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader ing firm of Hatch Mott MacDonald, which command center and its use during the 2014-09-04: SWING TIME...Attendees enjoy the swings at the St. Bart’s Festival also serves as the township engineer, to Super Bowl held in New Jersey. to benefit St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church and School and UNICO held over begin environment evaluations and clean- Cranford Labor Day weekend in Scotch Plains. The four-day annual festival attracts up efforts at the former Terry-Lou Zoo Residents questioned the township thousands of visitors. Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader property was voted down by a 3-to-2 committee’s decision to hire a part-time, 2014-09-11: NEVER FORGET...Members of the Westfield Police Department Bakken shale oil to the Phillips 66 All permits currently are held by Fanwood council vote after concerns were raised contracted township engineer versus hir- Color Guard and Fire Department march in the 9/11 ceremonies held at Bayway refinery in Linden. and Scotch Plains residents. about the cost and about provisions for ing a full-time staffer. Memorial Park on September 11, 2011 commemorating the 10th anniversary of AUGUST At the next council meeting, Mayor state reimbursement of much of the cost. As the fire department bid farewell to the terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C. Westfield Colleen Mahr announced that the council The BOE congratulated the district’s Fire Captains Frank Genova and Dan The town council approved a bid from was tabling the resolution to increase the maintenance staff for its work completed Thorn, who served more than 25 years race in Westfield, incumbent Mark Fried- Carol Kearney and Tina Simitz. Utility Service Incorporated (USI) of parking permits for out-of-towners for over the summer. This work included with the department, it made six appoint- man won a bid for a second term. The Garwood BOE incumbents Christine Rahway for various road improvements the time being. completing the new science lab at Scotch ments, effective November 1, to the de- other winners were Margaret Oster and Guerriero, Aaron Watkins and Linda around town in the amount of $1,082,759. The bidding process for the skateboard Plains-Fanwood High School (SPFHS), partment. Chris Langhart. Koenig were unopposed in their quest for Lisa Varandas, owner of the Gatehouse, park at Forest Road Park moved into a installation of new HVAC units in many Scotch Plains The town hired a new public works reelection to full three-year terms, as was in the historic Wychwood area of second round after initial bids exceeded of the buildings and refinishing and re- Frustrations boiled over again among director, Greg O’Neil. Kimberly Ficarra to a two-year unexpired Westfield, caused controversy after she the borough’s budget requirements. Four painting the SPFHS gym floor. residents and members of the township The town council passed on first read- board seat. revealed plans to rebuild following a fire bids for the park were submitted, but Darren Watsky was named the new council about conditions at Brookside ing four ordinances amending the town’s The borough council revised its regu- at the Gatehouse. She said her options none were accepted. The borough coun- supervisor of technology. Kristina Park and the status of the nearly-com- land use ordinance. First Ward Council- lations governing parks and facilities to were a subdivision where there would be cil established an estimated budget for Morano is the new assistant principal at pleted pavilion there. man James Foerst explained, “As part of state that the floodlights at the new Ath- two “sister houses” of around 3,500 square the skate park of $242,000. Park Middle School. The zoning board of adjustment gave our COAH (New Jersey’s Council On letic Field Complex will be shut off at 10 feet built, or to demolish what remained Garwood Executive Assistant to the Superinten- its approval for the Jewish Community Affordable Housing) obligation, we are p.m. of the Gatehouse and to build a house of A New Jersey State Superior Court dent Sally Rowland’s retirement was an- Center (JCC) on Martine Avenue to in- required to set forth a plan.” The board decided, 7-to-2, to grant around 7,000 to 8,000 square feet, which judge removed Councilman Jim Mathieu nounced. She had been employed by the stall a second outdoor swimming pool for The board of education approved the Sandra Sep a certificate of non-confor- would then be sold. as an individual defendant in a lawsuit district for 23 years. use by infants and children. appointment of Elizabeth McKeon to be mity to rebuild her two-family rental home Town Administrator Jim Gildea said brought by Borough Clerk Christina Fanwood The council honored Christopher the new head girls’ varsity basketball at 304 Center Street. The action will the town is spending $1.5 million on Ariemma that also named the borough, An architectural proposal was heard Moffitt, a teacher in the local school coach at Westfield High School for the allow her to rebuild the home as a two- municipal road resurfacing projects in the mayor and borough council. by the council for a main façade replace- district, for his life-saving efforts in late 2014-2015 season, after not renewing the family structure despite it being in a single- addition to work to be completed by the Cranford was working with a new en- ment for the Patricia M. Kuran Cultural June on Long Beach Island when he contract of Joe Marino, who had been the family zone. county. gineering firm to explore widening the Arts Center, also known to residents as rescued two swimmers in distress. coach for the past 15 years. Cranford Cranford Orchard Brook, Garwood Mayor Pat the Carriage House. Two weeks before the municipal elec- Temple Emanu-El was approved, 7- Republican incumbents Andis Kalnins A debate over the health of “Old Quattrocchi told the borough council, but Mike Bange of American Water re- tions, the township council spent time at to-0, with conditions, by the board of and Lisa Adubato were re-elected for Peppy,” the some 200-year-old Borough Engineer Don Guarriello said ported that pipe replacements, as well as its business meeting discussing several adjustment (BOA) to use an adjacent second, three-year terms on the township Pepperidge tree situated in Lincoln Park, he thought any plans probably would cleaning and lining of the mains in issues that had become bones of conten- house as a small-scale meeting place for committee over Democrats Robert was put forth at the township committee’s need new approval from the state. Fanwood on Martine Avenue from South tion in the campaign. Those topics in- a maximum of 30 people. Salvatore and Brian McCarthy. Their win August 11 workshop meeting. Profes- Mountainside Avenue to Trenton Avenue, were fin- cluded the possibility of disbanding the The Historic Preservation Commis- maintains the 4-1 Republican majority on sionals had said the tree was decaying. Councilman William Lane reported that ished. Mr. Bange confirmed that due to recreation commission, and the munici- sion held a public hearing on designating the township committee. Cranford schools saw a new face in the the fire department had proposed chang- cost overruns, American Water would pal government’s use of local contractors Walnut Street, between Elm Street and Lisa Carbone, Daniel DeMarco and halls this year, a school resource officer. ing the term of the fire chief from the have to return in April to clean and reline versus contractors associated with coop- Mountain Avenue, as a historic district. incumbent Jo Ann Boyle won board of Detective Matthew Nazzaro was selected current one-year term to three years. Fire mains east of Martine. Those streets will eratives that have often offered lower The DWC board discussed reducing education seats on Election Day. They as the school resource officer. He would department members also had proposed have service throughout the winter, but rates. the biannual Girls Night Out from two defeated Michael Caulfield and Trevor split his time between all the schools in having the two deputy chiefs elected by will not see improved water pressure Fanwood events a year to one a year. Shaw, both incumbents, and Jacqueline the community during school hours. the members rather than having one ap- until spring. The police department announced park- Scotch Plains Carr. Scotch Plains pointed position reserved for the former A resolution to transfer the liquor li- ing permit fees would remain the same in Evan Murray was the top vote getter The board of education (BOE) decided Township officials said they would chief. cense from the former Sun Tavern in 2015 as in 2014 for all commuters. for two seats representing Scotch Plains to make full-day kindergarten a goal of move forward on installation of a new Council members adopted an ordinance Fanwood to Fangill, LLC, was passed. The Fanwood Borough Council heard on the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of the board to present to the New Jersey roof at the 250-year-old historic club- to regulate political contributions in the Garwood a presentation from H2M Associates, a Education, followed by incumbent War- Quality Single Accountability Continuum house at The Shady Rest at Scotch Hills borough. The council said the baseball field consulting firm specializing in design ren McFall. Michele Polhamus, with (QSAC). golf course, and hoped to have it in place SEPTEMBER needed to be re-graded and the basketball and engineering, detailing proposed zon- 1,674 votes, finished third. Jeanne Cleary A liquor license transfer from before winter weather set in. Westfield courts resurfaced at the Athletic Field ing changes along the South Avenue cor- was unopposed in her reelection bid for a Primavera Liquors to Riverfront Liquor The township council voted to ap- Eighty firefighters from nine towns Complex due to ponding in those areas. ridor to attract developers to the area by BOE seat representing Fanwood. was granted by resolution by the town- prove new parking restrictions on Home- assisted Westfield firefighters in extin- The board of education approved an making the development process more Democrats regained control of the ship committee. Riverfront Liquor is stead Terrace near Brunner Elementary guishing a four-alarm fire in the Vil- expenditure of $372,794 from its capital efficient. township council on Election Day, win- wholly owned by Zygmunt Wilf of 500 School in an effort to increase traffic lage Plaza strip mall at 1004 to 1008 reserve fund to pay for repairs to Wash- The second set of construction bids for ning two of the three council seats up for Ashwood Road, Springfield. Mr. Wilf safety and student safety. South Avenue on the Scotch Plains ington School on East Street, currently the skateboard park planned for Forest grabs. John Del Sordi, Jr. and Rose owns Garden Communities, which owns Fanwood border. The fire caused damage to five being used for day care and preschool by Road Park came in higher than budgeted. Checchio were elected to four-year terms Riverfront at Cranford Station, the newly- The borough council rejected bids re- of the seven businesses and destroyed the Westfield Area Y. The need for the The borough council rejected the first set while incumbent Republican Council- built, three-story apartment building with ceived for the curbside collection of two of them — JK Nail and Karate ‘N’ repairs developed when a ceiling in one of bids, when bids came in higher than the man Llewellyn Jones was re-elected to retail. recyclables. Motion. classroom fell in the early morning hours, budgeted amount. his own four-year term. His Republican The New Jersey Department of Envi- The council contemplated increasing The planning board gave unanimous and an inspection revealed asbestos. The recreation commission made live colleagues, Deputy Mayor Michael ronmental Protection told Cranford offi- the annual fee to park at the Fanwood support to a construction application Cranford on its website a survey asking for resi- Marcus and Councilman William Vastine, cials the plans to modify Orchard Brook, Train Station to as high as $800 for non- for Adam’s Tavern at 115 Elm Street Construction was to begin on High dents’ opinions on where they would lost their bids for second terms. a tributary of the Rahway River, no longer residents, while slightly lowering the an- and an addition with new parking at Street to install new water pipes under- prefer to have improvements in parks and The Scotch Plains Police Department meet with regulations and need to be nual rate to $350 for borough residents. 352and 354 South Avenue. ground for storm water storage. Some facilities in the community. was the recipient of a grant from Pitts- more environmentally sensitive. township committee members questioned Donald Parisi, chairman of the burgh Steelers’ quarterback Ben An amendment to an ordinance that if this was a “Band-Aid” or a permanent Fanwood-Scotch Plains Consolidation Roethlisberger and his Ben Roethlisberger specifies a new property maintenance fix to flooding in the area. Study Commission (FSPCSC), explained Foundation at The Giving Back Fund. code – The International Property Main- Residents of Sailer and Scherer Streets, that a Request for Proposals process re- The police department will use the funds tenance Code –was passed unanimously which are off of North Avenue, said they sulted in two bids from consultants who to expand its K-9 unit. on first reading by the township commit- SHOPPING FOR CAR INSURANCE? had experienced an infestation of rats. could perform such a study. The first bid The Fanwood/Scotch Plains Consoli- tee. The purpose of the code is to regulate The Westfield Regional Board of Health came in at $75,000, the second was dation Study Commission announced it the care, maintenance, security and up- CALL ME FIRST. disagreed with the term “infestation,” $100,000. thus far had raised $9,000. It needed keep of the exterior of vacant and aban- and said the health department found two Garwood between $75,000 and $100,000 to hire a doned residential properties that are un- rat holes in the area. The planning board faced a legal chal- firm to conduct the study of merging the der foreclosure. The Cranford Planning Board denied, lenge from two of its own members and two municipalities. A current business owner of Riverfront * by a 8-0 vote, Emanuel Nimrud’s appli- two other residents over its decision to The planning board determined that its at Cranford Station rerouted the outflow AVERAGE cation to permit construction of a new approve a zoning variance that would 2003 decision granting Johnson Street of his sump pumps to flow to South ANNUAL $ multi-use building and parking lot at 496 allow nine town homes to be built in a resident Deborah Jorgensen access from Avenue as a remedy to flooding on High 498 Centennial Avenue. Mr. Nimrud was single-family area at the north end of the rear of her property to a road in the Street from his sump discharge. SAVINGS: 498 looking to redevelop the site that once Walnut Street across Fourth Avenue. Healther-Glen development was meant Four new businesses are to open at housed Arnold’s Pest Control and two The board voted unanimously to have to be temporary, during construction of Riverfront at Cranford Station: A liquor DRIVERS WHO SWITCHED FROM: apartments that were destroyed by a fire. H2M Associates of Parsippany conduct the development. Ms. Jorgensen had in- license will be shared by River and Rail Garwood Borough Council members an “In Need of Redevelopment” study for terpreted the provision to be permanent, Cantina, a Mexican restaurant slated for $ * Geico saved 310 on average with Allstate Bill Nierstedt and Sara Todisco asked the the largely abandoned Casale Sheet Metal and she sued when access was ended after the corner space; Social Cranford, a ban- township committee about the flood-con- and Petro Plastics properties on South completion of the development. A state quet space to be housed upstairs, and $ * Progressive saved 441 on average with Allstate trol program for the Orchard Brook. The Avenue. Superior Court judge remanded the mat- Station Wine and Spirits, next to River $ * Orchard Brook is connected to the The board of education and teachers’ ter back to the planning board for clarifi- and Rail. Ciao Bella will open in the State Farm saved 318 on average with Allstate Garwood Brook, which has flooded resi- union reached an impasse in collective cation regarding what it meant when it space across the courtyard from Pastosa. dential neighborhoods in Garwood. bargaining negotiations and would pro- granted Ms. Jorgensen access 11 years Mountainside Mountainside ceed to mediation to resolve the dispute. ago. Mountainside Board of Education in- The borough council approved the pur- The board heard from about a dozen Fanwood cumbent Dante Gioia was unopposed for chase of two additional new police ve- parents of first-grade students, who ex- Councilmen Kevin Boris and Russell his BOE seat. hicles, one of which will contain auto- pressed concern over class size. The first Huegel were reelected. Both ran unop- After months of debate, the borough matic license plate reader (ALPR) tech- grade was split into two classes of 25 and posed. council unanimously voted to approve an nology. 26 children, forcing students to share The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Recycling amendment to the borough’s land use The borough’s fire department said it supplies and reducing the individual at- Association held a ceremony to dedicate ordinance, which will increase the allow- was considering changing the term limit tention given to each. a new banner at the center at 536 North able Floor Area Ratio (FAR). for the fire chief from one year to a three- Borough Democratic mayoral candi- Avenue in Fanwood, in honor of America Regional year term. date Charles Lombardo touted his de- Recycles Day, November 15. Jim and Acting Sheriff Joe Cryan, a Democrat, OCTOBER cades of experience in government while Barbara Murphy of Sir Speedy of defeated Republican Michael Ince in the Westfield Republican Sal Piarulli repeatedly em- Westfield donated the banner, which said, race for sheriff. At the behest of restaurant owners in phasized his campaign theme of reducing “America Recycles and you can too!” Incumbent Freeholders Chris Hudak, the downtown, the Downtown Westfield the tax load on residents as the two squared Litigation that began in 2013 between Angel Estrada and Vernell Wright were Corporation said it would consider ex- off in a Garwood mayoral candidates’ the borough and three companies for re-elected over the lone Republican can- tending the summer jazz nights for an forum at The Pointe condominium club- payment for environmental cleanup in- didate, P. Mark Martini of Westfield. additional week in September. house. volving the downtown redevelopment was County Surrogate James LaCorte, a The Westfield Town Council passed Candidates for borough council faced almost fully settled. Democrat, was unopposed for a fourth on first reading an ordinance that effec- off at The Pointe condominium complex The Fanwood Rescue Squad won the term. tively bans smoking on all municipal like their mayoral counterparts, but with- award for Outstanding Call of the Year at Rep. Leonard Lance (R) was elected to park grounds and facilities. out much of the rancor of the debate the annual New Jersey State First Aid a fourth term representing the 7th Con- Seven schools in the district were pre- between the executive hopefuls. Council’s convention in October. gressional District by defeating Clinton sented with an Energy Star Label award Mountainside Garwood Mayor Janice Kovach. State Assembly- by the Environmental Protection Agency A standing-room-only crowd gathered Charles Lombardo defeated Republi- woman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-15th, program. at the borough council’s meeting as the can Sal Piarulli by 26 votes out of more Mercer) was elected to the House from The report on violence, vandalism and community celebrated the promotions of than 1,200 cast on Election Day, becom- the 12th Congressional District, replac- HIB (harassment, intimidation and bul- six members of the Mountainside Police ing Garwood’s next mayor and leading a ing the retiring Rep. Rush Holt (D), by Annual savings based on information reported nationally by new Allstate auto customers for policies lying) in the district from January 1 to Department. Democratic sweep on the borough coun- beating Republican Alieta Eck. written in 2013. Actual savings will vary. Allstate New Jersey Property and Casualty Insurance Co. © June showed that all incidents were down. NOVEMBER cil. Democratic incumbents Sara Todisco Democratic United States Senator 2014 Allstate Insurance Co. The planning board approved the reno- Westfield and Lou Petruzzelli retained their seats, Cory Booker easily defeated Republi- vation and rehabilitation of the former In a five-candidate board of education beating back Republican challengers can Jeff Bell for a full six-year term. 119158 Serving the community since 1959

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Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times 2014-09-04: ANNUAL FESTIVAL...The St. Bart’s Festival to benefit St. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Riporti 2014-06-19: PROM NIGHT…The bad weather did not dampen the mood as Brooks Crandall for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Bartholomew the Apostle Church and School and UNICO, the Italian-American 2014-07-10: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA...The weather cleared up in time service organization, was held over Labor Day weekend in Scotch Plains. The students of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School gather for a photo between for the traditional Fourth of July fireworks display, which brought out the raindrops before heading to the prom. four-day festival attracts thousands of visitors who enjoy music, rides, games and crowds at Nomahegan Park in Cranford. great food. 2014 Year In Review: June Through December

JUNE date for the three township council trol, which burned down. mayor of the Town of Clinton, Janice some drainage issues of streets; equip- capital bond ordinance, leaving the Westfield seats at stake in this fall’s election. The board of trustees and gover- Kovach, in the General Election. ment for the Department of Public fate of a number of projects and pur- The town council voted to approve Mr. Thomas bowed out of the race nors for Union County College (UCC) In the race to replace U.S. Rep. Works (DPW), police and fire de- chases up in the air. modifications to several municipal due to a promotion at his job. unanimously voted to accept the Rush Holt (D-12th), state Assembly- partments, and improvements to Lin- Work on Brookside Park’s new ordinances including amendments to Township Republicans questioned Union County Freeholders’ offer to woman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D- coln, Sherman and Roosevelt Parks. covered metal pavilion was halted by the town’s liquor ordinance. how Democrats chose Mr. Thomas build a sports complex at Oak Ridge 15th, Mercer) clinched a victory in The Union County Improvement a stop work order issued by Zoning The ordinance allows for the four since as a federal postal worker he Park in Clark, with the caveat being the 12th Congressional District’s Authority (UCIA) presented Union Officer Robert LaCosta, who said the restaurants currently holding condi- was not permitted to engage in cer- they discuss other county venues as Democratic Primary over state Sena- County College’s plans to the plan- recreation commission should have tional liquor licenses in Westfield — tain partisan political activities per well. tor Linda Greenstein (D-14th, ning board to build a 39,842-square- first secured approval for the pavil- Akai Japanese Sushi Lounge, the 1939 Hatch Act. Garwood Middlesex) by a tally of 15,413 to foot, two-story addition at the ion from the township planning board. Ferraro’s Restaurant, Fujiyama Mama Fanwood Sal Piarulli beat incumbent Pat 10,031 votes. She also defeated state college’s Nomahegan Hall. It would Four candidates filed for two seats Restaurant and Sweet Waters The Fanwood Planning Board Quattrocchi for the Republican nomi- Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula include a student center on the ground representing Scotch Plains on the Steakhouse — to serve alcohol with- heard a detailed presentation by Jes- nation for Garwood mayor in the Pri- (D-17th, Somerset) and Andrew floor and classrooms, labs and fac- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of out having to serve a customer food. sica Giorgianna, of H2M Associates, mary Election, topping a sweep for Zwicker, a Princeton University ulty offices on the second floor. Education, including incumbent War- The board of education ratified a on re-zoning proposals for the South Councilman Jim Mathieu’s conser- physicist. Six candidates filed for three seats ren McFall, Evan Murray and Michele three-year contract with the Westfield Avenue commercial zone. Ms. vative faction, which also took con- In the race for the Republican nomi- on the Cranford Board of Education: and Richard Polhamus. Incumbent Education Association (WEA), giv- Giorgianna said the commercial cor- trol of the borough’s GOP committee nation for U.S. Senator, Jeffrey Bell incumbents Michael C. Caulfield, Douglas Layne did not seek reelec- ing teachers a 2-percent raise per ridor along South Avenue was di- by winning six of eight seats. was the winner over Richard Pezzullo JoAnn Boyle and Trevor Shaw, along tion. year. vided into three districts: the western Mr. Piarulli won 113 to 99, earning of Freehold, Brian Goldberg of West with Lisa Carbone, Daniel DeMarco Fanwood A sign application by Summit Medi- district, the central district and the the right to face Democrat and former Orange and Ramapo College profes- and Jacqueline Carr. The recreation commission voted cal Group (SMG) for 574 Springfield eastern district. councilman Charles Lombardo, who sor Murray Sabrin. The winner would Garwood to apply for this year’s Union County Avenue was approved by the The borough council discussed a ran unopposed in his party’s Primary, face Senator Cory Booker (D) in the The board of education awarded a Kids Recreation Grant in order to Westfield Planning Board. The municipal budget amendment to trim in November. General Election. new five-year contract to Superinten- help repair or replace the LaGrande 32,000-square-foot building previ- the local tax increase by about The borough council directed the The United States Army Corps of dent of Schools Teresa Quigley, with Park tennis courts. ously housed L’Oreal offices, and will $23,000, from $5,943,139 to planning board to conduct an “Area Engineers (USACE) is two to three an annual salary of $135,000. Jeanne Cleary was unopposed in now be medical offices and an ur- $5,920,217, resulting in a 2.8-per- in Need of Redevelopment” study for years away from fully completing its Borough Council members said her reelection bid for the Fanwood gent-care center. cent tax hike in 2014. Based on the the abandoned Casale factory prop- study on how to alleviate flood im- they would engage Cranford officials seat on the Scotch Plains-Fanwood More than 100 people congregated municipal budget amendment, total erty on South Avenue, including an pacts along the Rahway River, Deputy regarding widening the Orchard Board of Education. at the intersection of East Broad Street spending would increase by $163,779 eminent domain provision that drew District Engineer Joseph Seebode said Brook to address flooding concerns Mountainside and North Avenue for the dedication to $9,624,959, up 4.5 percent from a sharp objection from Councilman at a packed public information ses- of Garwood residents, who said wa- The borough council continued its of a memorial honoring the 11 men 2013. Jim Mathieu, who questioned the au- sion held in the township committee ter had approached their homes twice analysis of the community’s land use from Westfield who died while serv- The borough council later adopted thority of local governments to take chambers. in as many days during June storms. regulations. Council members re- ing in the Vietnam War. the budget, resulting in the average an individual’s property for a non- Mountainside Councilman Glenn Four candidates filed for three seats viewed a report on the impact of an Scotch Plains assessed home in Fanwood, $87,531, public use. Councilman Bill Nierstedt Mortimer was elected as Union on the board of education, three of increase in the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) The township council reintroduced seeing an increase of about $63 in the said the purpose is to ensure that the County Republican Committee chair- them incumbents: Board President requirements. Mayor Paul Mirabelli a $1.5-million capital bond ordinance, municipal portion of property taxes. borough will be able to obtain public man. Christine Guerriero, Aaron Watkins expressed considerable concern about but not before a fresh round of finger- The average household in Fanwood parking. JULY and Linda Koenig. Kimberly Ficarra the need to maintain the character of pointing and recriminations stemming would see a total hike in property Mountainside Westfield filed for an unexpired term on the the community. from the failure to approve the same taxes of $383 over last year. School The borough council continued an Eight candidates filed for three seats board. The borough council adopted an ordinance a few weeks prior. taxes increased by $225, while county animated discussion regarding what on the board of education. Incumbent Scotch Plains ordinance to meet certain accredita- At its May 20 meeting, the council taxes went up $95 this year. size homes are most appropriate for Mark Friedman, who was running for Board of Education members and tion requirements for the police de- voted 3 to 2 to approve the bond The recreation commission was the myriad of lot sizes in the commu- a second term, was joined in the race the community discussed the newly partment. It states that the department ordinance, thus defeating the ordi- ready for the bidding process for the nity. The present regulatory scheme by Evan Molloy, David J. Sexton, proposed Brunner School drop-off should have a police chief and as nance, as capital bond ordinances new skate park at Forest Road Park limits construction of residential Michael Bielen, Noreen Coleman, plan. many officers as deemed necessary require a two-thirds, or 67 percent, following the borough council’s ap- single-family homes on a quarter acre Anastasia Harrison, Margaret Oster The township council for a second by the council. supermajority affirmative vote. proval after the Borough Council lot to a floor area ratio (FAR) of 3,375 and Christopher B. Langhart. time failed to pass the $1.5-million CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 The township recreation commis- voted in support of the estimated bud- square feet. Councilman Keith Turner Cranford sion was waiting to hear from attor- get of $242,000. contended that the rules should be Despite the pleas of parents and neys and insurers about whether town- Cranford revised to link the size of the home to students who packed a meeting at ship recreation organizations would The planning board began hearing the size of the lot. Lincoln Avenue School, the board of be required to comply with a new an application by Emanuel Nimrud, Regional education voted to move seven custo- state law that mandates portable heart who sought permission to construct a Three-term Rep. Leonard Lance dians to other schools in the district. defibrillators be on hand at all youth three-story building with retail on the (R-7th) defeated businessman David The township committee adopted sporting events. first floor and six apartments on the Larsen, 13,362 to 10,764 votes, for an ordinance appropriating The township Democratic Party second and third floors at 496 Cen- the third time in four years in the $5,455,000 to fund more than $4 selected Rose Checchio to replace tennial Avenue, a B-3 Zone. The site Republican Primary Election. The million in milling, paving and curb- William Thomas as its third candi- formerly housed Arnold’s Pest Con- Congressman would now face the ing of roads, as well as addressing

Susan Dougherty for The Scotch-Fanwood Times 2014-11-06: DRESSED TO SCARE… Both young and old relish dressing up during the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Halloween Parade. The Scotch Plains Fanwood High School award-winning marching band percussion members were on hand to lead the children and their parents from the Fanwood Memorial Library to LaGrande Park where cider and donuts were served. PAGE INDEX Regional...... 2-3, 14-15 Education ...... 13-15 Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-12 Brooks Crandall for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times From the 2011 Archives of The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 9-11 2014-09-11: CANDLELIGHT SERVICE...Area residents attended a candlelight 2014-07-24: FAREWELL...Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, center, died Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 14 9/11 memorial service held at the Alan Augustine Village Green in Scotch Plains on at the age of 83 after a short illness. He was in his 13th term as Union County Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 15-16 Sepember 11, 2011, at which time the township’s 9/11 Memorial was dedicated on Sheriff, having been re-elected to a three-year term in November 2013. the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C.

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APPLIANCE 70 Years in Westfield Elm Kitchen and Laundry Appliances, TV’s, Grills and A/C’s 908-233-0400 220 ELMER STREET Westfield, NJ 07090 2014 Year In Review: June Through December Continued from Page 1 The board of adjustment approved Mountainside Walnut Street, between Elm Street and education seats on Election Day. They an amended application to erect a 25,601- Councilman William Lane reported that Mountain Avenue, as a historic district. defeated Michael Caulfield and Trevor square-foot building on Springfield Av- the fire department had proposed chang- The DWC board discussed reducing Shaw, both incumbents, and Jacqueline enue on the Westfield border that will be ing the term of the fire chief from the the biannual Girls Night Out from two Carr. the new home for the Westfield Veteri- current one-year term to three years. Fire events a year to one a year. The board of education (BOE) decided nary Group. department members also had proposed Scotch Plains to make full-day kindergarten a goal of Eric Larson was hired as the board of having the two deputy chiefs elected by Evan Murray was the top vote getter the board to present to the New Jersey education’s newest business administra- the members rather than having one ap- for two seats representing Scotch Plains Quality Single Accountability Continuum tor. The position is part of a shared inter- pointed position reserved for the former on the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of (QSAC). local agreement between the chief. Education, followed by incumbent War- A liquor license transfer from Mountainside and Garwood school dis- Council members adopted an ordinance ren McFall. Michele Polhamus, with Primavera Liquors to Riverfront Liquor tricts. Mr. Larson would work in to regulate political contributions in the 1,674 votes, finished third. Jeanne Cleary was granted by resolution by the town- Mountainside three days a week and borough. was unopposed in her reelection bid for a ship committee. Riverfront Liquor is Garwood two days a week. SEPTEMBER BOE seat representing Fanwood. wholly owned by Zygmunt Wilf of 500 Mountainside Board of Education in- Westfield Democrats regained control of the Ashwood Road, Springfield. Mr. Wilf cumbent Dante Gioia was unopposed in Eighty firefighters from nine towns township council on Election Day, win- owns Garden Communities, which owns his reelection bid for his seat. No one assisted Westfield firefighters in extin- ning two of the three council seats up for Riverfront at Cranford Station, the newly- filed for the second open board seat by guishing a four-alarm fire in the Village grabs. John Del Sordi, Jr. and Rose built, three-story apartment building with the state’s filing deadline for school board Plaza strip mall at 1004 to 1008 South Checchio were elected to four-year terms retail. seats. Avenue on the Scotch Plains border. The while incumbent Republican Council- The New Jersey Department of Envi- Regional fire caused damage to five of the seven man Llewellyn Jones was re-elected to ronmental Protection told Cranford offi- A proposal to build a new oil pipeline businesses and destroyed two of them — his own four-year term. His Republican cials the plans to modify Orchard Brook, stretching from Albany, N.Y. to Linden, JK Nail and Karate ‘N’ Motion. colleagues, Deputy Mayor Michael a tributary of the Rahway River, no longer and passing through parts of Union The planning board gave unanimous Lisa Hagen for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Marcus and Councilman William Vastine, meet with regulations and need to be County, including Fanwood, Scotch support to a construction application for 2014-06-26: FLYING HIGH...The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, Class of lost their bids for second terms. more environmentally sensitive. Plains, Cranford and Westfield, roused Adam’s Tavern at 115 Elm Street and an 2014, toss their caps in the air at the conclusion of the graduation ceremony held The Scotch Plains Police Department An amendment to an ordinance that the ire of local environmental groups. addition with new parking at 352and 354 June 19 at Perry Tyson Field. was the recipient of a grant from Pitts- specifies a new property maintenance The 180-mile, $800-million, bi-direc- South Avenue. Street to install new water pipes under- issues that had become bones of conten- burgh Steelers’ quarterback Ben code – The International Property Main- tional Pilgrim Pipeline would transport Scotch Plains ground for storm water storage. Some tion in the campaign. Those topics in- Roethlisberger and his Ben Roethlisberger tenance Code –was passed unanimously Bakken shale oil to the Phillips 66 Bayway Councilman William Vastine chas- township committee members ques- cluded the possibility of disbanding the Foundation at The Giving Back Fund. on first reading by the township commit- refinery in Linden. tised Councilwoman Colleen Gialanella tioned if this was a “Band-Aid” or a recreation commission, and the munici- The police department will use the funds tee. The purpose of the code is to regulate AUGUST for waiting until September — “eight permanent fix to flooding in the area. pal government’s use of local contractors to expand its K-9 unit. the care, maintenance, security and up- Westfield months into this process” — to speak Residents of Sailer and Scherer versus contractors associated with coop- The Fanwood/Scotch Plains Consoli- keep of the exterior of vacant and aban- The town council approved a bid from about a revised capital bond ordinance. Streets, which are off of North Avenue, eratives that have often offered lower dation Study Commission announced it doned residential properties that are un- Utility Service Incorporated (USI) of Shackamaxon Country Club an- said they had experienced an infestation rates. thus far had raised $9,000. It needed der foreclosure. Rahway for various road improvements nounced that construction had begun on of rats. The Westfield Regional Board of Fanwood between $75,000 and $100,000 to hire a A current business owner of Riverfront around town in the amount of $1,082,759. a new pool complex that was slated to Health disagreed with the term “infesta- The police department announced park- firm to conduct the study of merging the at Cranford Station rerouted the outflow Lisa Varandas, owner of the Gatehouse, open in the summer of 2015. tion,” and said the health department ing permit fees would remain the same in two municipalities. of his sump pumps to flow to South in the historic Wychwood area of Law enforcement officials said a 48- found two rat holes in the area. 2015 as in 2014 for all commuters. The planning board determined that its Avenue as a remedy to flooding on High Westfield, caused controversy after she year-old father, Jens Eberling, killed his The Cranford Planning Board denied, The Fanwood Borough Council heard 2003 decision granting Johnson Street Street from his sump discharge. revealed plans to rebuild following a fire 11-year-old son, Thomas, then attempted by a 8-0 vote, Emanuel Nimrud’s appli- a presentation from H2M Associates, a resident Deborah Jorgensen access from Four new businesses are to open at at the Gatehouse. She said her options without success to set his Jerusalem Road cation to permit construction of a new consulting firm specializing in design the rear of her property to a road in the Riverfront at Cranford Station: A liquor were a subdivision where there would be house on fire before killing himself. multi-use building and parking lot at and engineering, detailing proposed zon- Healther-Glen development was meant license will be shared by River and Rail two “sister houses” of around 3,500 square Township officials revealed they 496 Centennial Avenue. Mr. Nimrud ing changes along the South Avenue cor- to be temporary, during construction of Cantina, a Mexican restaurant slated for feet built, or to demolish what remained would look into alternative transporta- was looking to redevelop the site that ridor to attract developers to the area by the development. Ms. Jorgensen had in- the corner space; Social Cranford, a ban- of the Gatehouse and to build a house of tion options for commuters who park at once housed Arnold’s Pest Control and making the development process more terpreted the provision to be permanent, quet space to be housed upstairs, and around 7,000 to 8,000 square feet, which the Fanwood train station in the wake two apartments that were destroyed by a efficient. and she sued when access was ended after Station Wine and Spirits, next to River would then be sold. of the Fanwood Borough Council’s ef- fire. The second set of construction bids for completion of the development. A state and Rail. Ciao Bella will open in the Town Administrator Jim Gildea said fort — since tabled — to raise the Garwood Borough Council members the skateboard park planned for Forest Superior Court judge remanded the mat- space across the courtyard from Pastosa. the town is spending $1.5 million on annual parking fee for non-Fanwood Bill Nierstedt and Sara Todisco asked Road Park came in higher than budgeted. ter back to the planning board for clarifi- Mountainside municipal road resurfacing projects in residents. the township committee about the flood- The borough council rejected the first set cation regarding what it meant when it Mountainside Board of Education in- addition to work to be completed by the A resolution authorizing the engineer- control program for the Orchard Brook. of bids, when bids came in higher than the granted Ms. Jorgensen access 11 years cumbent Dante Gioia was unopposed for county. ing firm of Hatch Mott MacDonald, The Orchard Brook is connected to the budgeted amount. ago. his BOE seat. Cranford which also serves as the township engi- Garwood Brook, which has flooded resi- The recreation commission made live Fanwood After months of debate, the borough A debate over the health of “Old neer, to begin environment evaluations dential neighborhoods in Garwood. on its website a survey asking for resi- Councilmen Kevin Boris and Russell council unanimously voted to approve an Peppy,” the some 200-year-old and clean-up efforts at the former Terry- Mountainside dents’ opinions on where they would Huegel were reelected. Both ran unop- amendment to the borough’s land use Pepperidge tree situated in Lincoln Park, Lou Zoo property was voted down by a The borough council approved the pur- prefer to have improvements in parks and posed. ordinance, which will increase the allow- was put forth at the township committee’s 3-to-2 council vote after concerns were chase of two additional new police ve- facilities in the community. The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Recycling able Floor Area Ratio (FAR). August 11 workshop meeting. Profes- raised about the cost and about provi- hicles, one of which will contain auto- Donald Parisi, chairman of the Association held a ceremony to dedicate Regional sionals had said the tree was decaying. sions for state reimbursement of much matic license plate reader (ALPR) tech- Fanwood-Scotch Plains Consolidation a new banner at the center at 536 North Acting Sheriff Joe Cryan, a Demo- Cranford schools saw a new face in the of the cost. nology. Study Commission (FSPCSC), explained Avenue in Fanwood, in honor of America crat, defeated Republican Michael Ince halls this year, a school resource officer. The BOE congratulated the district’s The borough’s fire department said it that a Request for Proposals process re- Recycles Day, November 15. Jim and in the race for sheriff. Detective Matthew Nazzaro was selected maintenance staff for its work completed was considering changing the term limit sulted in two bids from consultants who Barbara Murphy of Sir Speedy of Incumbent Freeholders Chris Hudak, as the school resource officer. He would over the summer. This work included for the fire chief from one year to a three- could perform such a study. The first bid Westfield donated the banner, which said, Angel Estrada and Vernell Wright were split his time between all the schools in completing the new science lab at Scotch year term. came in at $75,000, the second was “America Recycles and you can too!” re-elected over the lone Republican can- the community during school hours. Plains-Fanwood High School (SPFHS), OCTOBER $100,000. Litigation that began in 2013 between didate, P. Mark Martini of Westfield. Scotch Plains installation of new HVAC units in many Westfield Garwood the borough and three companies for County Surrogate James LaCorte, a Township officials said they would of the buildings and refinishing and re- At the behest of restaurant owners in The planning board faced a legal payment for environmental cleanup in- Democrat, was unopposed for a fourth move forward on installation of a new painting the SPFHS gym floor. the downtown, the Downtown Westfield challenge from two of its own members volving the downtown redevelopment was term. roof at the 250-year-old historic club- Darren Watsky was named the new Corporation said it would consider ex- and two other residents over its deci- almost fully settled. Rep. Leonard Lance (R) was elected house at The Shady Rest at Scotch Hills supervisor of technology. Kristina tending the summer jazz nights for an sion to approve a zoning variance that The Fanwood Rescue Squad won the to a fourth term representing the 7th golf course, and hoped to have it in place Morano is the new assistant principal at additional week in September. would allow nine town homes to be award for Outstanding Call of the Year at Congressional District by defeating before winter weather set in. Park Middle School. The Westfield Town Council passed built in a single-family area at the north the annual New Jersey State First Aid Clinton Mayor Janice Kovach. State As- The township council voted to ap- Executive Assistant to the Superin- on first reading an ordinance that effec- end of Walnut Street across Fourth Av- Council’s convention in October. semblywoman Bonnie Watson Coleman prove new parking restrictions on Home- tendent Sally Rowland’s retirement was tively bans smoking on all municipal enue. Garwood (D-15th, Mercer) was elected to the stead Terrace near Brunner Elementary announced. She had been employed by park grounds and facilities. The board voted unanimously to have Charles Lombardo defeated Repub- House from the 12th Congressional Dis- School in an effort to increase traffic the district for 23 years. Seven schools in the district were H2M Associates of Parsippany con- lican Sal Piarulli by 26 votes out of trict, replacing the retiring Rep. Rush safety and student safety. Fanwood presented with an Energy Star Label duct an “In Need of Redevelopment” more than 1,200 cast on Election Day, Holt (D), by beating Republican Alieta Fanwood An architectural proposal was heard award by the Environmental Protection study for the largely abandoned Casale becoming Garwood’s next mayor and Eck. The borough council rejected bids re- by the council for a main façade re- Agency program. Sheet Metal and Petro Plastics proper- leading a Democratic sweep on the bor- Democratic United States Senator ceived for the curbside collection of placement for the Patricia M. Kuran The report on violence, vandalism ties on South Avenue. ough council. Democratic incumbents Cory Booker easily defeated Republi- recyclables. Cultural Arts Center, also known to and HIB (harassment, intimidation and The board of education and teachers’ Sara Todisco and Lou Petruzzelli re- can Jeff Bell for a full six-year term. The council contemplated increasing residents as the Carriage House. bullying) in the district from January 1 union reached an impasse in collective tained their seats, beating back Repub- the annual fee to park at the Fanwood Mike Bange of American Water re- to June showed that all incidents were bargaining negotiations and would pro- lican challengers Carol Kearney and Train Station to as high as $800 for non- ported that pipe replacements, as well down. ceed to mediation to resolve the dis- Tina Simitz. residents, while slightly lowering the an- as cleaning and lining of the mains in The planning board approved the pute. Garwood BOE incumbents Christine nual rate to $350 for borough residents. Fanwood on Martine Avenue from renovation and rehabilitation of the The board heard from about a dozen Guerriero, Aaron Watkins and Linda All permits currently are held by Fanwood South Avenue to Trenton Avenue, were former Norris Chevrolet building. parents of first-grade students, who ex- Koenig were unopposed in their quest and Scotch Plains residents. finished. Mr. Bange confirmed that due Redcom Design and Construction, cur- pressed concern over class size. The for reelection to full three-year terms, At the next council meeting, Mayor to cost overruns, American Water would rently headquartered on Elmer Street, first grade was split into two classes of as was Kimberly Ficarra to a two-year Colleen Mahr announced that the council have to return in April to clean and will be the new owners and tenants of 25 and 26 children, forcing students to unexpired board seat. was tabling the resolution to increase the reline mains east of Martine. Those the North Avenue building. share supplies and reducing the indi- The borough council revised its regu- parking permits for out-of-towners for streets will have service throughout the The board of education faced scath- vidual attention given to each. lations governing parks and facilities to the time being. winter, but will not see improved water ing criticism from the teachers, admin- Borough Democratic mayoral candi- state that the floodlights at the new The bidding process for the skateboard pressure until spring. istrators and coaches who are colleagues date Charles Lombardo touted his de- Athletic Field Complex will be shut off park at Forest Road Park moved into a A resolution to transfer the liquor of Joe Marino, the Westfield High cades of experience in government while at 10 p.m. second round after initial bids exceeded license from the former Sun Tavern in School Girls Varsity Basketball coach, Republican Sal Piarulli repeatedly em- The board decided, 7-to-2, to grant the borough’s budget requirements. Four Fanwood to Fangill, LLC, was passed. who was informed that he would not be phasized his campaign theme of reduc- Sandra Sep a certificate of non-confor- bids for the park were submitted, but Garwood rehired. Mr. Marino had been the coach ing the tax load on residents as the two mity to rebuild her two-family rental none were accepted. The borough coun- The council said the baseball field for the past 15 years, and last year had squared off in a Garwood mayoral can- home at 304 Center Street. The action cil established an estimated budget for needed to be re-graded and the basket- a winning season. didates’ forum at The Pointe condo- will allow her to rebuild the home as a the skate park of $242,000. ball courts resurfaced at the Athletic Town Attorney Russell Finestein said minium clubhouse. two-family structure despite it being in Garwood Field Complex due to ponding in those he contacted the Union County Candidates for borough council faced a single-family zone. A New Jersey State Superior Court areas. Prosecutor’s Office which said the of- off at The Pointe condominium com- Cranford judge removed Councilman Jim Mathieu The board of education approved an fice had not undertaken an investiga- plex like their mayoral counterparts, Republican incumbents Andis Kalnins as an individual defendant in a lawsuit expenditure of $372,794 from its capi- tion into the bidding process and the but without much of the rancor of the and Lisa Adubato were re-elected for brought by Borough Clerk Christina tal reserve fund to pay for repairs to acquisition of the Westfield Police debate between the executive hopefuls. second, three-year terms on the township Photo courtesy of Judy Lynch Ariemma that also named the borough, Washington School on East Street, cur- Department’s Mobile Command Cen- Mountainside committee over Democrats Robert 2014-07-03: OCEAN RESCUE…Chris the mayor and borough council. rently being used for day care and pre- ter. Westfield resident Greg Kasko had A standing-room-only crowd gathered Salvatore and Brian McCarthy. Their win Moffitt, a fifth-grade teacher at Park Cranford was working with a new en- school by the Westfield Area Y. The questioned the town council regarding at the borough council’s meeting as the maintains the 4-1 Republican majority on Middle School in Scotch Plains and a gineering firm to explore widening the need for the repairs developed when a the purchase of the command center community celebrated the promotions of the township committee. graduate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Orchard Brook, Garwood Mayor Pat ceiling in one classroom fell in the early and its use during the Super Bowl held six members of the Mountainside Police Lisa Carbone, Daniel DeMarco and High School, rescued two boys from Quattrocchi told the borough council, but morning hours, and an inspection re- in New Jersey. Department. incumbent Jo Ann Boyle won board of the ocean in Surf City. Borough Engineer Don Guarriello said vealed asbestos. Cranford NOVEMBER he thought any plans probably would Cranford Residents questioned the township Westfield need new approval from the state. Construction was to begin on High committee’s decision to hire a part-time, In a five-candidate board of education contracted township engineer versus hir- race in Westfield, incumbent Mark Fried- ing a full-time staffer. man won a bid for a second term. The As the fire department bid farewell to other winners were Margaret Oster and Fire Captains Frank Genova and Dan Chris Langhart. Thorn, who served more than 25 years The town hired a new public works with the department, it made six appoint- director, Greg O’Neil. ments, effective November 1, to the de- The town council passed on first read- partment. ing four ordinances amending the town’s Scotch Plains land use ordinance. First Ward Council- Frustrations boiled over again among man James Foerst explained, “As part of residents and members of the township our COAH (New Jersey’s Council On council about conditions at Brookside Affordable Housing) obligation, we are Park and the status of the nearly-com- required to set forth a plan.” pleted pavilion there. The board of education approved the The zoning board of adjustment gave appointment of Elizabeth McKeon to be its approval for the Jewish Community the new head girls’ varsity basketball Center (JCC) on Martine Avenue to in- coach at Westfield High School for the stall a second outdoor swimming pool for 2014-2015 season, after not renewing the use by infants and children. contract of Joe Marino, who had been the The council honored Christopher coach for the past 15 years. Moffitt, a teacher in the local school Temple Emanu-El was approved, 7- district, for his life-saving efforts in late to-0, with conditions, by the board of Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times June on Long Beach Island when he adjustment (BOA) to use an adjacent 2014-07-24: UNFINISHED BUSINESS...The pavilion in Brookside Park in rescued two swimmers in distress. house as a small-scale meeting place for Christina M. Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Scotch Plains sits unfinished and unusable this summer. The Scotch Plains Two weeks before the municipal elec- a maximum of 30 people. 2014-07-31: FLOWER POWER…Children enjoy dancing and singing to the Recreation Department chose a metal pavilion in the hopes that it would deter tions, the township council spent time at The Historic Preservation Commis- kids act on July 24 during the Village Green Summer Concert Series hosted by vandals. its business meeting discussing several sion held a public hearing on designating the Scotch Plains Cultural Arts Committee through Thursday, August 14. Do It Now! Subscribe Click Here

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The Westfield Leader & The Scotch Plains-Fanwood TIMES PO Box 250, 251 North Ave. West, Westfield, NJ 07091 Tel 908 232-4407; Fax 908 232-0473 Email [email protected] Page 2 Thursday, January 1, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION RVSA Considers Food Garwood Discusses Permit County Deer Hunt to Start Waste Treatment Parking on Borough Streets This Monday, January 5 By WAYNE BAKER than refurbish, the covers on the di- By DELL SIMEONE next year by 17 percent or $90,000, COUNTY — The Union County substantially. In 2005, hunting was Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times gesters. They will be using a rubber Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times which could cause a rise in taxes for Department of Parks and Recreation initiated in Ash Brook Reservation RAHWAY — The Board of Com- membrane cover and have a design GARWOOD – The borough coun- homeowners. “Garwood is the small- has released details of its annual and in 2006 in portions of Passaic missioners of the Rahway Valley Sew- contract to CDM Smith of Edison for cil met on the evening of December est municipality,” she said. “It doesn’t deer management program, which River Park in Summit. Three years erage Authority (RVSA) discussed $50,000. The contract also addresses 23 at which time outgoing Mayor seem right,” she added. will begin this Monday morning, ago, hunters harvested deer from processing food waste at its meeting improvements to the waste gas burner Patricia Quattrocchi thanked the de- Councilman William Nierstedt January 5, in four county parks and Lenape Park for the first time. And on December 18. Concerns were ex- system. Mr. Meehan said in an infor- partment heads and personnel who said, “Could Don explain the BODs one municipal park. The program last year the county began to admin- pressed about this material upsetting mal post-meeting conversation that worked with her for the past four (biological oxygen demands) and will operate in the Watchung Reser- ister deer management in Linden’s the bacteriological balance in the use of the waste gas burner should be years. why it would go up?” vation, the Summit portion of Passaic Hawk Rise Sanctuary as a shared RVSA’s digester. much reduced, as RVSA’s ability to At the agenda meeting, Council Municipal Engineer Don River Park, Ash Brook Reservation, service. Jim Meehan, the Authority’s ex- utilize digester-produced methane is President Ann Tarantino reported on Guarriello said BOD5 (a five-day lab Lenape Park and the Hawk Rise The Watchung Reservation spans ecutive director, said the volume of continuing to improve. attempts to alleviate the municipal test after collecting a refrigerated Sanctuary. over 2,000 acres in Springfield, the plant serves as a buffer against A closed session was held during parking problems. She said permit composite sample over time) tells Browsing for food by large num- Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Sum- that, and if necessary, the digesters the meeting. It was described in the parking for residents has been rec- how contaminated the sewage is. bers of deer has caused a loss of mit, Berkeley Heights and Watchung. could be reseeded with material from minutes as relating to co-generation ommended on certain streets and two- Borough Attorney Robert Renaud forest understory in park areas Passaic River Park spans 287 acres in a system nearby. When questioned, litigation. hour parking for shoppers. said, “The system which measures throughout the northeastern United Berkeley Heights, New Providence he said that each truckload would be A Treatment Works Application The police department has con- capabilities is not precise. There is a States. The overpopulation of deer and Summit. Lenape Park covers 403 tested for “priority pollutants” and (TWA) also was approved for the ducted a survey in an effort to pro- 5-percent discrepancy. The difference threatens the survival of the plant acres of land in Cranford, Kenilworth, right now they could accept every- construction of a 56-unit townhouse vide parking for residents and better is that the BOD5 are not constantly and animal communities that are Union, Springfield and Westfield. The thing but fats and grease. development on the property of control of the commuter parking. The measured. One bad sample will throw important to the ecology of these Ash Brook Reservation encompasses According to Dennis Estis of Shackamaxon Country Club in results have been forwarded to the off your quantity for the year. Up by parks, according to a county press 667 acres in Scotch Plains and Clark. Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith and Davis, Scotch Plains. council’s parking committee. The 17 percent is almost impossible. release. And the Hawk Rise Sanctuary in- the Authority’s counsel, acceptance of A post-meeting follow-up ques- following schedule of designated resi- Something is radically wrong.” Forest ecologists recommend a cludes about 45 acres of forest in these materials requires just a few words tion with Mr. Meehan on Springfield’s dential preferred parking zones was At the regular meeting, the coun- density of 20 per square mile in a Linden. to be changed by the New Jersey De- purchase of flow rights indicated little recommended to the committee by cil adopted an ordinance amend- healthy hardwood forest and as low The Union County deer manage- partment of Environmental Protection. progress on this issue at this time. Police Chief Bruce Underhill: Sec- ing group medical benefits for the as five per square mile in a forest that ment program will operate on Mon- The board informally expressed its An informal conversation with ond Avenue, the 10, 100, 200, 300 municipal employees. The ordi- has been heavily damaged by brows- days from January 5 to February 9. concern and disappointment that the RVSA Engineer John Buonocore and 400 blocks from the Cranford nance says the borough will pro- ing. Spotlight counts conducted by Because of the Dr. Martin Luther state Assembly had passed the “Wa- revealed that this was likely the last border to North Maple Street, both vide a dental plan through the State the county in April suggested 2014- King holiday, hunting will occur on ter Infrastructure Protection Act” (A- board meeting to be held out of the north and south sides; Third Avenue, Health Benefits Dental Plan. The 2015 over wintering densities of about Wednesday, January 21 instead of 3628). The Senate also passed the regular conference room, which had the 10, 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 borough will pay 100 percent of 45 deer per square mile in the Monday, January 19. In the event of bill. The RVSA and several other been damaged by flooding in the blocks from the Cranford border to the cost for a Dental Plan Organi- Watchung Reservation, 53 per mile inclement weather on any other Mon- organizations opposed the bill be- late spring. He said that the arrival North Maple Street, both north and zation, or DPO, for an employee in and around Ash Brook Reserva- day, the hunting activity will be cause they felt it lacked adequate of furniture was all that was pre- south sides; North Maple Street, 100, and dependents. If the employee tion, and over 200 per square mile in moved to Wednesday that week. If oversight of turning over of authori- venting its use, and the furniture 200, 300 blocks, both east and west wishes to participate in the dental and around Lenape and Nomahegan Wednesday brings inclement ties to corporations. was scheduled to arrive in early sides; Cedar Street, 100, 200 and 300 plan the employee will pay 50 per- Parks. weather, the hunting will be moved The board decided to replace, rather January. blocks, both east and west sides, and cent of the premium cost through a An analysis completed by the to Friday. Hunters will be in the North Oak Street, 100, 200 and 300 payroll deduction. The ordinance county in 2011 showed that roads parks from 5 a.m. until after dark, blocks, both east and west sides. also repeals the stipend on a waiver bordering Lenape and Nomahegan but shooting may occur only during Lance to Kerry: Bring Winslow Place and Anchor Place are of the group medical insurance Parks had some of the highest num- daylight hours. already designated. coverage in its entirety. bers of deer-car collisions in the Thirty-six marksmen have been Willow Avenue, 200, 300 and 400 The re-organization meeting of the county. And in Hawk Rise Sanctu- chosen by the county from among Chesimard to Justice blocks, north and south sides; Myrtle governing body will be tomorrow, ary in Linden, over browsing by experienced, licensed hunters. Sev- Avenue, 200, 300 and 400 blocks, Friday, January 2, in the council cham- deer is threatening the survival of enty percent of the hunters have FLEMINGTON — Rep. Leonard Women in Hunterdon County, New north and south sides; West Street, bers at 7:15 p.m. hundreds of native plants intro- previously participated in Union Lance (R-7th) has sent a letter to Jersey. She was granted political asy- 200 and 300 blocks, east and west duced with the recent construction County’s program, and all are serv- Secretary of State John Kerry insist- lum by Cuba and is currently on the sides; Center Street, 200 and 300 of a boardwalk, according to the ing on a voluntary basis, accord- ing that the extradition of fugitive FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorist List. blocks, east and west sides; East Bill Prohibiting release. ing to the county press release. Joanne Chesimard be included in any “Any attempt by the Obama Ad- Street, 100, 200 and 300 blocks, east Unsolicited Text Since 1995, marksmen in the The hunters will be wearing or- attempt to normalize relations with ministration to normalize relations and west sides; East Street, 100, 200 County of Union’s state-regulated ange hats or vests and will hunt the Cuba. Cuba granted Chesimard po- with Cuba must include the extradi- and 300 blocks, east and west sides; OK’d by Assembly deer management program have re- deer from elevated positions, at litical asylum in 1984. tion of Joanne Chesimard back to South Oak Street, 100, 200 and 300 TRENTON – Legislation prohib- duced the population of white-tailed least 20 feet up in the trees, over “Despite numerous appeals over New Jersey so that she can face jus- blocks East and West sides. iting telecommunications companies deer in the Watchung Reservation baited sites. the years from New Jersey and fed- tice and serve out her sentence,” the Ms. Tarantino said that five extra from sending unsolicited advertising The hunters may keep any deer eral officials to return Chesimard back letter concluded. spaces have been designated for by text messaging and charging a fee, Bill Would Extend carcasses that they harvest. Many of to the United States to serve the re- commuter parking at Kennedy Plaza unless expressly permitted by the the deer will be processed at a state- mainder of her sentence, the Castro Freeholders to Hold on North Avenue at the train station. consumer, has been unanimously Expiration Dates approved butcher and the venison regime has remained intransigent,” She said the possible fees would be approved by the Assembly. The bill, will be donated to the needy and the letter reads. “I write to request Re-organization Event $300 annually for residents and $400 A-617, is sponsored by Assembly On Some Permits homeless through the Community that the Obama Administration work COUNTY — Union County Free- for non-residents. A police depart- Minority Leader Jon Bramnick (R- TRENTON – Bipartisan legisla- FoodBank of New Jersey. toward the extradition of U.S. fugi- holder Chairman-elect Mohamed Jalloh ment spokesman said shopper park- 21st, Westfield). tion sponsored by Assembly Demo- The deer management program tive Joanne Chesimard from commu- will announce his initiatives for the New ing would have a two-hour limit. “This pro-consumer bill safe- crats, including Jerry Green (D-22nd, will be supervised by Union County nist Cuba immediately.” Year during county’s re-organization at These recommendations have not guards the cell phone owner from Plainfield), to extend expiration dates Police and the New Jersey Division Chesimard was a member of the the County Courthouse this Sunday, Janu- yet been put into law. Ms. Tarantino receiving unsolicited marketing for certain state and local permits has of Fish and Wildlife. Anyone found Black Liberation Army who was ary 4. The event begins at noon. Those said, “We are still negotiating for without their consent. Unwanted been signed into law. hunting on any county park prop- found guilty in 1977 of murdering scheduled to be sworn into new terms spots.” texts can be costly and frustrating to The bill includes permits such as erty outside the terms of this pro- New Jersey State Trooper Werner include: County Surrogate James La Also at the agenda meeting, Coun- the consumer who has no idea how wetlands permits, treatment works gram will be prosecuted to the full- Foerster and critically injuring an- Corte, Sheriff Joseph Cryan, and Free- cilwoman Sara Todisco said that this personal information was ob- approvals, on-site wastewater dis- est extent of the law. Citizens ob- other state law enforcement officer. holders ChrisHudak, Angel Estrada Stephen Greeet, the borough’s repre- tained. Receiving unauthorized text posal permits, stream encroachment serving any such illegal activity are She was sentenced to life in prison, and Vernell Wright. Bruce Bergen is sentative to the Rahway Valley Sew- messages is a distraction consumers permits, flood hazard area permits, urged to immediately contact the but two years later escaped from the expected to be appointed as Free- erage Authority, reported to her that do not want or appreciate,” Asm. highway access permits, and numer- Union County Police at (908) 654- Clinton Correctional Facility for holder vice-chairman. the borough’s rate would increase Bramnick said. ous waivers and variances. 9800. The bill also requires any telecom- “As a result of the recent reces- These parks will not be closed munications company that sells text sion, once-approved permits are in during the deer management pro- See it all on the Web! messaging services to offer an option danger of expiring or lapsing be- gram; however, portions of some Scott Seib www.goleader.com allowing customers to block all in- cause gaining permit extensions is roadways inside the park may be coming and outgoing text messages. difficult and costly, and developers closed for short periods if neces- Plumbing & Heating Inc. do not have the resources to obtain sary. Park patrons are urged to extensions,” Mr. Green said. “By stay on the marked hiking, walk- Home Financing By extending permits with this law, we ing and bridle trails. Patrons also Celebrating Our 31st Year can prevent a waste of public and are urged to keep pets restrained private resources.” on a leash. 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Freeholder Chris Hudak of Linden Specialized Hospital was moving into Clark residents living near the was sworn in as chairman of the Union the final stages with Center Manage- Rahway border complained about a County Board of Chosen Freehold- ment Group LLC agreeing to pur- county-Rahway agreement to con- ers for 2014 at the board’s re-organi- chase the 43-acre Berkeley Heights struct a sports facility at Rahway River zation meeting at the Union County property for $26 million. Park. Courthouse in Elizabeth. Freeholder JUNE NOVEMBER Mohamed Jalloh of Roselle was In the Democratic Primary, Union Acting Sheriff Joe Cryan defeated sworn in as vice-chairman. County Surrogate James La Corte of Republican Michael Ince of Garwood In addition, Freeholders Linda Union fought back a challenge from in the race for sheriff. Incumbent Carter of Plainfield and Bette Jane Jerome Dunn of Hillside. No Repub- Democratic Freeholders Chris Hudak Kowalski of Cranford were sworn lican filed for surrogate. of Linden, Angel Estrada of Eliza- into new terms along with Sergio The leadership at the Union County beth, and Vernell Wright of Union, Granados of Elizabeth, who began Juvenile Detention Center in Linden were re-elected over the lone Repub- his first full three-year term after be- underwent a shakeup following the lican candidate, P. Mark Martini of ing appointed to the board in the fall. arrest of a former juvenile detention Westfield. Democrats will continue During his chairman’s address, officer. Sherrie Brown-Braswell, 37, to hold a 9-to-0 majority on the free- A BUSY YEAR... The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders honored their outgoing Chairman Christopher Hudak, Freeholder Hudak said as part of his of Raleigh, N.C., was charged with holder board. center, for his year at the helm of county government with a plaque in honor of his "Strong Government and Strong “Turf and Build” initiative, four new engaging in a sexual relationship with County Surrogate James LaCorte Services" per his Chairman's initiatives for 2014. Freeholder Mohamed Jalloh will assume the chairmanship for 2015 at turf field installations and recreational a teenage detainee over the course of of Union, a Democrat, was unop- the county’s reorganization on Sunday, January 4 at the Union County Courthouse. improvements, including lights and nearly a year. posed for a fourth term. county will receive 7 percent of the track installations, would be con- Greg Lyons, superintendent of the The Union County Freeholder gross revenue from the pro shop and structed over the next few years at detention center, retired effective July Board approved an agreement with from all food and beverage sales. Mayors Council Signs Warinanco Park in Roselle, Mattano 1, and Assistant Director Tina Runnells Property, LLC, an affili- DECEMBER Park in Elizabeth, and Madison Av- Matlock resigned. George ate of Center Management, LLC, to The freeholders approverd the sale enue Park and Rahway River Park in Blaskiewicz, assistant director of the lease back the 44-bed Cornerstone of Runnells Specalized Hospital to Flood Mitigation Agreement Rahway. county’s Department of Corrections, psychiatric unit at Runnells Spe- Center Management Group. REGION — The Mayors Council nificant improvements to the river MARCH assisted Human Services Director cialized Hospital after the county The board approved an agreement Rahway River Watershed Flood Con- channel from Lenape and through Union County Manager Al Faella Frank Guzzo in overseeing the de- completes the sale of Runnells to with Hudson County to accept all of trol, looking towards progress on Cranford; and develop new storage released his executive budget of tention center on an interim basis. Flushing, N.Y.-based Center Man- Hudson’s detainees from its juvenile flood mitigation in 2015, has agreed in Rahway. Ten different alterna- $507.4 million with $330.9 million JULY agement. detention center. Those youthful of- to sign an inter-local agreement that tives were narrowed down to one. to be raised in taxes, a $13-million The Freeholders approved two The board approved a new five- fenders will now be housed at Union will provide authorization to con- This was achieved after a significant increase over 2013. Union County’s agreements with Plainfield as well as year contract with KemperSports to County’s 76-bed detention center in tinue to work together to implement regional dialogue of whether or not proposed budget included a $3-mil- the Plainfield Rescue Squad to place manage the Ash Brook and Gallop- Linden. a regional plan to mitigate flooding a detention basin would be con- lion increase in debt service due to an ambulance at the rescue squad and ing Hill golf courses at a cost of Hudson will pay Union County along the Rahway River. structed in the South Mountain Res- improvements of the Cranford cam- to provide emergency medical ser- $509,724, which is around $100,000 $230 per day in 2015 and $240 per During Hurricane Irene the region ervation. pus of Union County College. vices for the city. lower than the previous contract. The day in 2016 per detainee. was impacted by over $100 million The mayors of the communities The county received a 66 percent Union County Sheriff Ralph of damages. Since 2013, the commu- visited Washington, D.C. in Septem- recycling rate, which is the highest in Froehlich died at the age of 83 after a nities of Kenilworth, Millburn, ber where they received strong sup- the state. short illness. He had served as sheriff Rahway, Maplewood, Orange, port from New Jersey’s congressional Clark and Kenilworth joined the since 1978. Off-Peak PM Direct Service Garwood, Union, Springfield, and delegation. Also, the U.S. Army Corps county 9-1-1 dispatch platform. Five The Freeholder Board approved Cranford have been working coop- of Engineers informed the mayors additional dispatch officers were hired the hiring of outside attorneys to rep- On Raritan to Start Jan. 12 eratively with the U.S. Army Corps that the project became eligible to be to handle increased call volume. resent 10 defendants in the case of Engineers and the New Jersey State included in the President’s next fiscal APRIL brought by the family of a teenager REGION – Raritan Valley Line run between 8:43 a.m. and 4:25 p.m. Department of Environmental Pro- year budget. The Freeholders said they would who was sexually assaulted by a ju- (RVL) riders will get the long awaited The ultimate goal of the RVRC, tection to develop a plan to bring The Mayors Council will be focus- not fund Union County College’s venile detention officer while de- off peak evening direct trains to New which has championed the one-seat flood mitigation to residents and busi- ing attention on the plan before the (UCC) proposed soccer/lacrosse field tained at the Union County Juvenile York Penn Station beginning Janu- direct train service to New York City nesses. Governor and New Jersey State Leg- with an athletic track near the rear Detention Center in 2012. The free- ary 12. The announcement from the since 1998, is full mid-town direct In 2014, the U.S. Army Corps of islature to advocate now that a plan entrance of the Cranford campus. holders approved $100,000 in fund- Raritan Valley Rail Coalition (RVRC) service. Currently, riders on peak hour Engineers agreed to focus its work on has consensus, more timely federal Cranford residents living near ing at $10,000 each per defendant. had special significance since the di- trains still have to transfer in Newark. a plan that would modify the Orange and state support is required to get it Union County College(UCC) in the AUGUST rect evening service was previously Members of the RVRC continue to Reservoir to provide more flood stor- to construction prior to any next sig- township urged the Freeholders Board The County Clerk’s office moved cancelled by NJ Transit. meet regularly with NJ Transit offi- age during a peak storm; make sig- nificant storm. to do all it could to stop the college ahead with plans to create an election “The Coalition launched a public cials to accomplish the goal. from proceeding with constructing a app for smart phones. information campaign, including pub- “We understand the complex na- sports complex at the rear of the Undersheriff Vincent DeTrolio an- lic meetings, and worked closely with ture of implementing these changes,” Assembly OKs Expanding campus on the Cranford/Westfield nounced he would retire after 36 years NJ Transit to get this important second said Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, border, saying the project would only in the sheriff’s department, the last phase of direct train service on the who heads the RVRC Mayors’ Coali- make matters worse in the flood- 13 years as undersheriff. RVL,” said Peter Palmer, RVRC chair- tion. “However, our first responsibil- Use of Drug OD Antidote prone township. Michael Frank, a 27-year veteran man and Somerset County Freeholder. ity is to the residents of every town on The Freeholders introduced of the Union County Sheriff’s Office “But, we’re only halfway toward our the RVL and making sure they are TRENTON – Assembly Repub- thorized to administer a potentially amendments to the 2014 county bud- (UCSO), was sworn in as the new goal of full mid-town direct service.” treated fairly in the transit system.” licans have approved legislation life-saving antidote and provide them get that placed the tax increase over undersheriff. The NJ Transit decision to imple- sponsored by Assemblywoman immunity from liability. last year at $9.5 million for a total tax SEPTEMBER ment the evening service came after Nancy Munoz (R-21st, Summit) Under the bill, opioid antidotes securing funding from the North Jer- REPORTERS NEEDED would be administered by sterile sy- levy of $327,061,905 in support of a Union County Republican Chair- Current openings for reporters to allow more first responders and budget of $504,985,705. The intro- man Glenn Mortimer announced that sey Transportation Planning Author- other healthcare professionals to ringe access program employees, law ity (NJTPA). Union County Free- to cover town council, BOE, enforcement officials, emergency duced budget had taxes going up Michael Ince would be the Republi- and recreation commission administer drug overdose anti- $13.2 million. Of the total budget, can candidate for county sheriff. holder Bette Jane Kowalski empha- dotes and protects them from li- medical technicians, and other emer- sized the importance of the decision. meetings. We seek community- gency responders. In addition to $175,423,786 was allotted for sala- Democrat Joseph Cryan, the acting minded, detail-oriented writers ability. ries and wages. sheriff, announced his candidacy. “We appreciate the support from “Every second counts when react- heroin, opioids include drugs such as the NJTPA on this issue. The cost of with professional demeanor hydrocodone, oxycodone and co- MAY The Freeholders approved, on sec- needed. Must be able to meet ing to an overdose situation,” said The Freeholder Board adopted a ond reading, a $38.7-million bond expanding the one-seat ride on the Asw. Muñoz, a registered nurse. “Al- deine. RVL is low compared with the enor- deadlines, know how to write a A recent national trend of rising $504-million budget that increased ordinance to fund the county’s capi- lead, and take an active interest lowing more first responders and taxes in 15 of the county’s 21 towns. tal program. The acquisition of a mous payback in terms of economic other professionals to administer this heroin overdose deaths across demo- development, improved property val- in a regular beat in order to graphic groups has been reflected in Overall, the county’s $327.1-million Cooper Road single-family home develop news stories. Great for critical first aid will help prevent more tax levy was up $9.5 million, the next to the county-owned Ponderosa ues and the productivity of our com- unnecessary heroin-related trag- New Jersey. Last year, more than 500 muting workforce,” Freeholder stay-at-home moms, a second residents died from heroin overdoses lowest tax hike in five years. Park in Scotch Plains and the reha- income or just for those who edies.” The freeholders went on record in bilitation of the Warinanco Skating Kowalski said. Currently, under the “Overdose – nearly double the number reported It is expected that there will be four love to write. E-mail resume in 2010. opposition to Kean University’s ef- Center are funded in the ordinance. and clips to: Prevention Act,” healthcare practi- fort to purchase the now vacant 54- OCTOBER weekday evening direct trains leav- tioners and pharmacists are protected Twenty-nine states and the District acre Merck property across the street The freeholders approved a memo- ing New York Penn Station between [email protected] from liability when prescribing, dis- of Columbia have implemented laws from the university at 1011 Morris randum of understanding with 9 p.m. and midnight, with the exact The Westfield Leader & pensing, or administering an opioid making it easier for responders to Avenue in Union. The freeholders Hudson County for an intergovern- time still to be published. The morn- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood overdose antidote. This bill, A-3720, give life saving antidotes to reverse are opposed to Kean’s acquisition of mental transfer of Diana Youst, the ing off peak direct trains currently TIMES would expand the list of people au- overdoses.

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ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER It’s great to know that we have the right to air our views. 1. Succor – Aid or assist Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo 14-01-08- Dark Ages With Obama, Be Brave And Fix the Outrageous 2. Oneiroscopist – One who interprets COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION Destruction. He is in so far over his head that in the real world of business, he dreams Lauren S. Barr Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly would be fired. 3. Sudor – Sweat or perspiration EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS 14-01-23- Blessed to Live in Westfield. Last Saturday my son cut his hand. 4. Wynkernel – The European water I called 911 and the operator called the police and rescue squad. They were hen SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe here within minutes. TAMPOON One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 14-01-30- Leader Editorial on BridgeGate Overlooks A Watergate Night- 1. A plug, such as in barrels mare. 2. A slipper 14-01-30- We’ve Been Talking About This In NJ For Decades, Our Urban 3. A marsh or swamp Children - In your editorial you hit the mark in stating, “Dr. King also would 4. A wax candle New Year Resolutions; Ones That be tremendously disheartened by the violence that regularly erupts in neigh- HYLOBATES borhoods around the country.” 1. Having many legs, such as with centipedes 14-02-06- Did New Jersey Taxpayers Win At the Super Bowl? 2. A whirlwind; a firework that rises 14-02-13- Vote Yes for Mountainside $19.5 MM Bond Referendum on with a spiral motion You Can Achieve and How To Do It March 11th. 3. Afflicted with gout Many of us make New Year resolutions coupled with a As I practiced this New Year’s resolution, I was pensive 14-02-13- Snow Removal Must Consider Many Issues, Mr. Arena’s com- 4. A genus of apes including the gib- soft commitment to actually achieve them. Do you re- thinking I had bit off more than I could chew. ments regarding snow removal overlooked some important points prevalent to bons member any of the resolutions you made last year? Did As example, how does one deal with returning their residents. INFIBULATION 14-02-20- Should Westfield Parking Police Cars Have Snow Shovels? 1. Humiliation; shame; falling from you achieve any of them? Though well intentioned, most shopping cart when the lot is full and someone is already grace of us failed in our resolutions as we look at the scorecard behind your parked car with their blinkers on anxious to 14-02-20- UCUA Exec. Dir. Dan Sullivan and Employees Are Getting Stipends. 2. An intestinal infestation causing today. take your spot? Can you imagine the glares and looks you severe cramping and associated spasms For me, many of my past resolutions were too vague, get? If you happen to be waiting for a parking spot and 14-02-27- How Much Has Been Spent on Bridgegate? 3. Clasping with a buckle or padlock too ambitious and too tough - or I was never intending to someone delays you by returning their shopping cart, 14-02-27- Extra Snow Days Shouldn’t Be Added to the School Year. 4. An abnormal fear of falling do anything about them in the first place. My number one please have patience. It might be me. 14-03-06- Everyone Will Turn The Other Cheek; Culture Of Corruption AURIGAL resolution each year is to lose about 20 pounds (10 pounds It takes about two minutes to return a shopping cart, get Will Continue. The problem with the UCUA passing a retroactive resolution 1. Pertaining to a chariot or carriage would have been a big victory) and to get in better shape. back to one’s car, and escape the fury. Come to think of it, to “fix the mistake,” is that it is simply not credible. Mr. Sullivan has... 2. Pertaining to the fleece of sheep 14-03-06- The Mountainside Bond Referendum, A ‘Yes’ Vote on Referen- 3. The north wind Losing weight continues to be one of the most popular the extra walking by returning the shopping carts may 4. A Roman mineral bath and failed resolutions of our times. actually help me lose that 10 pounds. dum Is Fiscally Responsible Choice. Well, I didn’t fail in one of my favorite resolutions - I The truth is that I return abandoned shopping carts by 14-03-13- Resident Is Appalled by Conduct at Last Scotch Plains Council changed it to something achievable. I return my shopping others before I enter the food store thinking that makes up Meeting. Letters to cart from the food store parking lot, rather than abandon- for the times I didn’t return mine. I do this even when not 14-03-13- We Must Take Concrete Steps To Improve Student Education. the Editor ing it in place as in the past. needing a cart, so like in football, I’m about plus 11 in But the problem is one of implementation and The National Education Before this, each year I got better at disguising how to takeaways. Association. abandon the shopping cart and also came up with new and Many find it’s more convenient to restate their prom- 14-03-20- Thank You MS Voters, Volunteers For Passage of Referendum. Approve the Keystone innovative excuses in my mind as to why I was doing the ises, rather than actually keeping them. It worked for me! 14-03-27- The Sale of Runnells Hospital Is Not a Profit and Loss Issue. right thing. Happy New Year everyone. 14-03-27- Permanent Exhibition In Shady Rest Club House Is for All to XL Pipeline Already Enjoy. America’s 629,000 unemployed con- 14-03-27- One Of The Coldest Winters In 20 Years Shatters Snow Records struction workers face a grim New Year. 14-04-03- Business Admin. Clarifies Westfield Schools Proposed Projects. The recession brutalized their sector of Where the Mustang Was Made, 14-04-03- Group Challenges GOP Leadership in Coming Garwood Pri- the economy, and the recovery remains mary. Sal Piarulli Announces Campaign for Garwood Mayor. tepid. 14-04-10- Shocked And Dismayed By Carjacking Editorial in the April 3rd While the rest of the nation is now Issue; Carjacking Editorial, Excellent; Tells It Like It Is, Re: 14-04-03- The enjoying a 5.8 percent unemployment A Wish For The New Year rate, in the construction sector, it’s 7.5 Carjacking! Do We Need a Bigger Wall? percent. That means a longer spell be- Strengthening our economy and rebuilding our manu- It should be clear now to Americans and our leaders that 14-04-17- Resident Appalled By Objectors To Stop & Shop Hearings; I Will tween projects for many workers. Mean- facturing base are examples of the challenges we face in China can’t be trusted, especially when this nation’s Boycott ShopRite Over ‘Unscrupulous’ Acts. while, public and private spending on 2015. To continue neglecting this leads to frightening security and way of life are at stake. 14-04-17- Removal of 700 Trees for Sports Complex In Flood Area Is construction remains 13 percent below prospects for our nation. At the root of this is the unfair Still we shouldn’t blame China - we should blame Illogical. pre-recession rates. trade situation with China. It has been building for some ourselves. 14-04-17- Parents Should Know Which Prescription Drugs Are In Homes. President Obama could help these time. U.S. global corporations are playing right along and The unfair free pass given to China by our govern- 14-04-24- Thank You to Area Residents for A Job Well Done in Stopping struggling Americans welcome 2015 with storing their cash in Switzerland to avoid paying U.S. ments, banks, human rights groups and world businesses UCC. a long overdue approval of the Keystone taxes. We’ve just had our heads in the sand for too long. must now come to an end. 14-04-24- Deceive the Public to Win This Year’s Scotch Plains Election At XL pipeline. We’re rebuilding the Pulaski Sky- America must reopen its mines, Any Cost. TransCanada first submitted its appli- way with steel dumped in from rebuild its industries and put people 14-04-24- Heartwarming To Know There Are Such Good People Out There; cation for the pipeline in September 2008. China. The Bayonne Bridge is be- to work and stop buying solar panels In the years since, the U.S. Department of This past Saturday while I was jogging I tripped and fell. Several people came State has published five environmental- ing raised so larger cargo ships from from China too. It’s time to take a to my rescue, but unfortunately I never got their names. impact assessments determining that the China can more aggressively flood stand, suck it up. True, China holds 14-05-08- Editorial; Should Kean Univ. Pay Taxes If It Acquires Merck pipeline’s effect would be negligible at our markets. a bundle of our borrowed paper and Property? worst. And the outcome of the recent In 1998, Union County Freehold- will swing its weight around. So 14-05-08- The Inequity Is Larger Than You Think. If you think it is an congressional elections makes passage ers praised its relationship with its what! Let it happen. We’ll deal with egregious inequity that Westfield with a population of about 30,000 pays of legislation approving the pipeline a sister city — Wenzou, China. In it. higher Union County taxes than Elizabeth with a population near 125,000, near-inevitability in January. 2006, Freeholder Al Mirabella said It’s time to restore American then... In other words, President Obama has the county’s sister city agreement strength and rebuild New Jersey. 14-05-08- Where Is a Real 2 Percent Cap When You Need It? no good excuses to leave a $7 billion, with the City of Wenzou, China At one time, New Jersey had the 14-05-08- Other Towns In The County Do Not Pay Their Fair Share of shovel-ready, economy-boosting invest- likely led to the agreement with Kean University to open world’s premium research center – Bell Labs. Now it’s Taxes. ment languishing. the first U.S. college campus in China. “It’s something owned by the French and filled with waning administra- The two-year construction process will 14-05-08- Westfield Stop & Shop Improvement: A Six-Year Fiasco. generate 42,000 jobs, including 9,000 in that we as freeholders can take some pride in,” he said. tive offices hoping for development into condominiums. 14-05-15- Are They Trying to Create Another Hoboken on East Broad construction. Some complain that most Well, in 2014 in an absurd waste of taxpayer money, the There was Exxon Research and Engineering in Florham Street? Westfield Town Council is considering modifying the municipal of those jobs are only temporary. They Kean University president bought a $219,000 hi-tech Park, a sparkling venue. Now it’s a practice facility for the ordinance pertaining to liquor... miss the point: construction jobs are al- conference table from Wenzou. Some hi-tech - it doesn’t New York Jets (I must agree, however, that the Jets need 14-05-15- UCC Will Raise River Water And Flooding, Not Academics. ways temporary. Workers in the industry even have WiFi! the practice). 14-05-22- Governor Chris Christie Addresses the $1-Billion Budget Short- move on when a project is completed. Computers are constantly being attacked on the Internet Remember Worthington Pump and Red Devil Paint in fall. Speaking of temporary, the clock on as thieves try to break in and steal information, or worse. Union? Enjay Polymer Labs in Linden? Where was the 14-05-22- WizGate vs BridgeGate And Taxpayer Fees. President Obama’s term in office is run- I examined a brute force attack this week on one of our first Mustang developed and manufactured? – right here 14-05-22- Westfield Bd. of Ed Goals; Such Unintelligible Writing. ning down, too. Even from a political servers. For three days now, a hacker is trying to break into at the former Edison Ford plant. 14-05-22- The National Debt Is A Disgrace; Let’s Run Some Numbers. perspective, stonewalling approval of the this server five times a second. Where is this hacker from? I’m tired of the defensive and – “Oh woe is me” attitude. 14-05-22- Not In Best Interest of the Nation; The Best Interest of Their Keystone XL pipeline is a short-sighted Yep, you guessed it — Wenzou, China! Put everyone to work and get them off the dole. Political Party. move for the President and his party. The Pew Research Center recently reported 14-05-29- Westfield BOE Member Explains Opposition to Presence of the majority of Americans want the pipe- Armed Officer. line green-lighted, while fewer than one 14-05-29- Change in Liquor License Rules Supported to Offer More in three oppose it. Options. Public support for Keystone remains 14-06-05- A Matter of Governance; at the Garwood Planning Board high because the benefits of the pipeline meeting, I was disturbed to see that the meeting was run by the board attorney are clear. Approval of Keystone will have and not by the board chair. a ripple effect throughout the U.S. 14-06-05- Thanks to You, Wiffle Ball Tournament Raises $13,000 for economy. Charity. The domestic economic benefit of im- 14-06-12- WF Board of Health Sets Licensing Fees for Electronic Smoking ported oil is only 10 cents on the dollar, Devices. compared to a domestic benefit of be- tween 80 and 90 cents on the dollar for 14-06-19- Many Retired Westfield Teachers Delight in Visits from Former North American oil. Lower oil and gas Students. prices also spur American manufactur- 14-06-19- Mad As Hell and We’re Not Going To Take It Any More; ing; in 2012 alone, cheaper energy saved Unfortunately, self-serving politicians eventually allowed unions to enter the manufacturing sector around $130 public employment and the predictable happened. billion. 14-06-19- People Most Affected Are Senior Taxpayers. Approval of the pipeline would also 14-07-03- What Is Going On With WF Roads? The roads in Westfield are reduce our dependence on foreign oil and a mess. increase our energy security. Keystone 14-07-10- Parents Are Terrified that their Kids Will Be Gunned Down in would move 830,000 barrels of oil a day Classroom. from our friendly and reliable neighbor 14-07-10- Senator Cory Booker Writes: America Has A Justice Problem. to the north, dramatically reducing 14-07-17- Frazee House Project Delayed By Defeat of SP Capital Budget. America’s reliance on Middle Eastern oil imports. 14-07-17- Public Should Expect Politicians to Exhibit Highest Standards of There’s an environmental component, Conduct. too. The Alberta tar sands may be the 14-07-31- Mayor Glover Should Either Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way. third-largest oil reserve in the world, but 14-08-07- Cypresses at Brookside Block View of Park. they account for only .01 percent of car- 14-08-14- Cancel Your Plans for Visiting Mexico; I’ll never set foot in bon emissions globally. Mexico again. Meanwhile, all of the alternatives to 14-08-28- Fanwoodians Need to Understand Recycling Options for Bor- Keystone XL carry major environmental ough. costs. If the United States fails to import 14-09-11- Our Firefighters and Police Put Their Lives on the Line For Us. its crude oil from Canada, it will rely 14-09-18- I’ll Never Forget Seeing My Dad As School Let Out on 9/11. instead on Middle Eastern oil, which 14-09-18- Obamacare Was Not intended To Make Our Lives Miserable. exacts a greater toll on Mother Nature. Some opponents of fossil fuels seem to 14-10-02- Open Letter to the Mayor and Council of Mountainside by Dan think that if Keystone XL doesn’t go Aschenbach, Former Mayor of Cranford. forward, all that oil will remain in the State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District 14-10-16- Football Headline Offends Reader, Re: “Cranford Cougars Canadian tar sands. That’s flat-out wrong. Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Leonard Lance (R) Paralyze Hilltopper Footballers, 33-14,” I found it hard to believe that anyone It will find an alternate market some- 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 would write such a horrible headline. where far across the world – racking up Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 518-7733 14-10-23- Not Doing Fine; Obamacare Almost Rewards People For Not even more carbon-intensive travel. With- (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford Working. out the pipeline, Canadian oil will move Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) are in the 7th Congressional District] 14-10-23- Is Anyone in Scotch Plains Concerned About The Pilgrim by train, truck and tanker, increasing 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. Pipeline? emissions by 42 percent, according to the Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 12th Congressional District State Department. (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 Rep. Rush Holt (D) 14-10-30- Keep Politics Out of Police Dept.; Do Shared Services Right 14-10-30- Scotch Plains Must Oper- After six years of extensive debate, it’s Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) 50 Washington Rd., West Windsor, N.J. 08550 clear that going ahead with the Keystone (609) 750-9365 ate Within the NJ Local Public Con- 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. XL pipeline is the right thing to do for the Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [Fanwood, Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains tracting Law. are in the 12th Congressional District] Felix economy, the environment and the secu- (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 14-10-30- Westfield Science Night: rity of the United States. LD-21 includes Westfield, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, [email protected], [email protected] The Effort And Cooperation Were In- Mountainside, Garwood, Fanwood, Plainfield, Clark and [email protected], [email protected] spiring! MMXV Drew Johnson Summit and Cranford. Linden. [email protected], [email protected] Taxpayers Protection Alliance A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 1, 2015 Page 5 Letters to the Editor Westfield Tree Preservation Ordinance Needs To Be Updated Developer Michael Mahoney’s re- costly. Many trees cannot withstand cent letter suggesting revisions to the the damage from cut roots during current tree preservation ordinance excavation or the compacted soil from raises important questions. heavy equipment and long standing As a founding member of the Tree dirt piles. His suggestion to replace Preservation Commission in 1999, the removed trees appears gracious we faced the challenge of balancing but we all know that it’s impossible to individual homeowner’s rights to re- replace an 80-foot oak with a 10-foot move the trees on their property with replacement. the desire to maintain the character of Not every tree on a property is the town so many claim to cherish. It worth saving. But specimen samples wasn’t easy. and old growth trees are irreplace- Jeff Gruman for The Westfield Leader and The Times Unlike Millburn and Metuchen that able and should not be arbitrarily CONTINUOUS MEMBER...The Westfield Leader is one of four businesses require a permit, fee and approval to removed solely for convenience. receiving a plaque for being a continuous member of the Westfield Area Chamber I doubt there is the desire to create Courtesy of Sharon Stockwell of Commerce since the records were kept 40 years ago. Adler's Jewelers, Castle perform any tree removal, Westfield chose a more modest approach that a new permit and review process for TEARDOWN...The house on 403 Prospect Street in Westfield was torn down by Bootery and the Weather Shield Aluminum Products were also recognized. a developer on December 23. “They tore down the house today. Very sad. While Leader Publisher Horace Corbin, in noting this tribute, said The Leader records focused on reviewing properties that every tree removal in Westfield. Ab- I stood there taking photos, 3 sets of people in cars stopped to ask me about it.” of 1948 when the Chamber was founded indicated the treasurer then was a were being developed. That approach sent such a change in attitude, the Horace Corbin. A coincidence? Pictured, from left to right, are: Darielle Walsh, relied upon the cooperation of devel- council and planning commission board secretary; Chris Devine, chairman; Mr. Corbin; Gene Jannotti, executive opers to honestly state their inten- should consider Mr. Mahoney and Garwood/Cranford Neighbors Be director, and Tim York, board member. tions on the plans they submitted and other developer recommendations. to identify the trees they were willing Careful replanting and time can Aware of Hidi Development Appeal I Agree Councilman, to save for the aesthetics of the prop- mitigate the loss. Clarence Street was As you may know, the developer density proposal. erty. clear-cut 15 years ago, but careful application for this property (484 Join us to fight this now. We need We Are Paying For It However, many developers quickly replanting has restored the street once Fourth Ave.) was split into two parts. your support. If the time comes, This past weekend I took my two complete waste of money and re- learned that it was easier to ‘suggest’ again. The first part was heard and approved please share in the costs. We are youngest children to the brand spank- sources. He went on to write that we to a homeowner that they remove the Let’s act thoughtfully and hear by the Garwood Planning board to fighting for the integrity of the neigh- ing new Garwood Athletic Complex are paying for it, which is correct, we, trees before they completed the sale. other opinions while we enforce the develop nine townhouses on a single- borhood and seek for the judge to promising they would get to play in the taxpayers, will be paying for this Homeowners can perform any tree existing statute and remind builders family zoned lot. rule in the neighborhood’s favor. the new playground area. One would for a very long time. removal without permission or re- that their best interests are served Three Hidi neighbors and two plan- Please attend the next Garwood think that $3.2 million would at the The day prior to its opening cer- view. Once a property is sold and when they serve the interests of the ning board members claim the part Planning Board meeting deliberat- very least live up to the hype of a top- emony, the town had our DPW work plans are filed for development the town. one approval process was flawed and ing on part two. Speak out against it notch facility where kids would swing eight hours of overtime to clean up builder must seek approval to re- Michael Snizek thus have appealed the ruling to Su- again. The board meeting will be and slide and jump around like they the facility. In a town where officials move the trees. Westfield perior Court. held 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, January can at surrounding parks. will fine seniors for not bagging Mr. Mahoney is correct when he One of many issues is that the de- 14th, 2015 at Borough Hall. Sadly, our high priced, taxpayer- leaves, those same officials find it says that saving trees is difficult and veloper had not shown hardship or Contact us with any questions: funded facility pales in comparison acceptable to waste time, money and cause that it was impossible to build Bruce Paterson 956-5651 to those other parks, but I was still resources for their own photo-op. Please, Garwood Residents, Let’s the three homes on that property, as Ileen Bocchino Cuccaro 410-3732 hopeful. I do agree with Councilman was previously directed by the plan- Horace and David Corbin 232-4407 Let’s go run around the high tech Nierstadt and urge residents to use ning board – and as per Garwood’s Garwood $3.2-million field that will surely the facilities as much as possible be- Keep Our New Field Litter Free zoning and master plans. make my kids professional athletes. cause we are paying for it. I also About two weeks before Christ- grandkids to play in the playground Despite that, the planning board Get Free Shipping! The same field that we were prom- agree that we must take care of it mas, Garwood residents received a area or play in a pick-up game. The went against its own previous ruling. ised would be maintained at no extra because it is quite obvious that our fantastic present. While we have to facilities are ours to enjoy! Those in attendance are aware of this. cost as part of the DPW every day job elected officials and others that prom- pay for it ourselves (Santa couldn’t I must, however, conclude this up- Though step one was approved, and volunteers giving their time. ised to maintain it at no cost have fit it into his pack), I still consider it a date/invitation with a request. While the developer can proceed at his own Instead the field, just two weeks already abandoned that promise. gift and look forward to Garwood I know that there isn’t a street or park risk if this appeal goes against him. after it “opened,” was riddled with If you see others not doing their children (and adults) using it for many, in America that doesn’t have some The developer is proceeding with the litter. Plastic bottles and wrappers lay part, please call them out or at the many years to come. litter in it (Why must we drop our second phase of the application. all around like we were venturing very least notify Councilman Dedicated on December 14 with garbage everywhere?), I have already We objectors feel the appeal claims through a garbage dump. Nierstadt so he can alarm the volun- about 100 adults present, and 40 chil- noticed litter on the field. The are valid and seek a ruling from a Garwood Councilman Bill teers to show up and maintain ac- dren playing on the multi-purpose Garwood Baseball League volunteers Superior Court judge in Elizabeth. Nierstedt recently wrote that this com- cordingly. field, the Garwood Sports and Recre- will continue to maintain the base- The character of the neighborhood is ation Complex is the first municipal ball field themselves, and our unpar- at risk due to this ill-conceived high- plex is a Christmas gift. The differ- Sal Piarulli ence is that we can return Christmas Garwood capital facility created for Garwood alleled seven-member Department of gifts that we deem not necessary or a residents in over 30 years (The last Public Works crew will maintain the Bramnick to Host one being Borough Hall in 1983!). rest of the site as they always have, We were due! For the first time ever, but the quality of the day-to-day ap- Healthcare Panel Posted News Clips At goleader.com our grammar school sports teams will pearance of the outdoor facilities is AREA — Asm. Jon Bramnick (R- be able to have home games. Imag- up to us. 21st, Westfield) announces that a Healthcare Summit will be held Tues- ine, Garwood actually inviting other I urge everyone to tell our children day, January 20, at 1 p.m. at Kean Item 2014-12-29 Union County -- at 1961 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains off teams to play on OUR field! Children not to litter, to pick up their garbage South Martine Avenue near the Southside University – STEM Auditorium, Room Union County Freeholder Chairman-elect can play on two new age appropriate and not leave it on the fields. There 221 1000 Morris Avenue, Union. The Westfield Leader Mohamed S. Jalloh will announce his fire house. Meetings are open to all and drop-ins are welcome. Willow Grove playgrounds; teenagers can play on a are garbage/recycling cans spread To reserve a seat, please call Kevin Mailed within the USA initiatives for the New Year during County new basketball court, and the throughout the complex; I believe Logan in the Assembly Republican Of- Governments Reorganization at the Church is fully handicapped accessible goleader.com/ with ample on-site parking. Garwood Baseball League has a state- that more will be coming soon. Let’s fice at (609) 847-3400 or e-mail County Courthouse on Sunday, Jan. 4th. [email protected]. subscribe The event begins at 12 p.m. Item 2014-12-16 Garwood - The An- of-the-art field with electronic not let our new facility look like Those scheduled to be sworn into new nual Re-organization Meeting of the scoreboard, lights and all the trim- Garwood residents don’t take care of terms include: County Surrogate James Mayor and Council of the Borough of mings at which they can play tourna- our investments! La Corte, Sheriff Joseph Cryan, immedi- Garwood for year 2015 will be held on ment games. Adults can watch the Enjoy! Before it snows and we ate past Freeholder Chairman Christo- Friday, January 2, 2015, at 7:15 p.m., in games, play on the new bocce court, can’t! And look forward to the indi- pher Hudak, and Freeholders Angel G. the Council Chambers, Municipal Build- walk the path through the facility vidual facility dedications in the Estrada and Vernell Wright. Bruce Bergen ing, 403 South Avenue, Garwood, NJ. The public is encouraged to attend. grounds, and have meetings in the spring. is expected to be appointed as Freeholder new community meeting room! Right vice-chairman. Additionally, Dog Licenses are due Bill Nierstedt The Freeholders will also vote to fill during the month of January in the Bor- here in Garwood. Garwood Councilman numerous positions on county advisory ough of Garwood. To obtain or renew Alas, I have had residents ask me if boards and to adopt the boards 2015 your license, visit the municipal clerk's the facility is open. YES, it is! I urge witty-quotes.com www.uniquecruiseandtravel.com schedule and more. office at 403 South Avenue, Garwood, everyone to come and partake. 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There Born in Newark and raised in years she was a volunteer for CON- James Gary Augis, 66, of Westfield, He loved working with customers ies were reported at two residences were no suspects at the time of the Westfield, N.J., Marilyn lived in TACT We Care and organized its N.J. died peacefully on Friday, De- and helping them out. His sincerity, on the 600 block of Elm Street. The report. Fanwood, N.J. for 45 years before volunteer activities. cember 26, 2014, with his loving sense of humor and caring ways were first incident occurred between 2 Tuesday, December 23, Starshima moving to Hunterdon County in 2002. Marilyn is survived by her hus- wife, Lynne, and his son, Doug, at his always appreciated and recognized p.m. on December 20 and 7:57 p.m. Hankins, 21, of Plainfield was ar- Marilyn was a graduate of band, Theodore Frankenbach; her side. by his family and friends. on December 21. The suspect gained rested and charged with possession Westfield schools and attended sister, Joyce Anderson of Florida; Jim was born to the late Bertha and In his spare time, Jim and his wife, access by forcing in the front door of less than 50 grams of suspected Lasell College before graduating four children, David (Jodi) James Augis on January 29, 1948 in Lynne, loved vacationing in the Ba- of the residence while the home marijuana pursuant to a motor ve- from Middlebury College. After Frankenbach of California, Marjorie Newark, N.J. He graduated from hamas and attending Broadway shows was unoccupied. At the time of the hicle stop in the area of the 700 graduation, she taught kindergarten (Rodger) Mills of Lafayette, Linda Union High School and Newark State and dining on the finest food New report $30,000 worth of jewelry block of West South Avenue. in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood (Raymond) Schenk of Delaware College. York City has to offer. was reported stolen. Hankins was transported to police schools prior to starting her family. Township and Steven (Jennifer) He is survived by his wife of 42 Relatives and friends are kindly in- The second incident occurred be- headquarters, where she was pro- Marilyn married Theodore Frankenbach of West Amwell. She years, Lynne R. Augis, with whom he vited to visit the Dooley Colonial tween 2:30 and 7:50 p.m. on De- cessed and released after being is- Frankenbach in 1954. also is survived by seven grandchil- resided in Westfield for 37 years. He Home, 556 Westfield Avenue, cember 21. One or more suspects sued a summons. Marilyn was a devoted wife, dren, Tim (Anne) Mills and Katie also is survived by his son, Douglas, Westfield, on Saturday, January 3, gained access by forcing open a Friday, December 26, a theft was mother and homemaker. She enjoyed Mills; Dani and Jake Schenk, and and his wife, Megan; his granddaugh- 2015, from 2 to 5 p.m., with a prayer rear first-floor window while the reported from a Bell Drive resi- tennis and platform tennis and was a Livvie, JT and Brendan Frankenbach. ters, Kylie and Mackenzie, as well as service to be held at 4:30 p.m. In lieu home was unoccupied. At the time dence. The victim stated that some- platform tennis instructor for many A memorial service will be held at many cousins and friends. of flowers, the family is encouraging of the report $200 in cash was re- one unknown stole items valued at years. She was an avid jogger and 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2015, Jim loved teaching and taught for a donation to the Westfield Rescue ported stolen. approximately $1,600 from the won several medals in her age group. at the Bethlehem Presbyterian 29 years in Bound Brook, N.J. When Squad or to the Overlook Foundation’s Monday, December 22, a resi- residence. Marilyn was a longtime member Church, 2 Race Street, Pittstown, he retired from teaching, he and Lynne Neuroscience Campaign. dent of the 200 block of Wells Street Friday, December 26, a resident of the Fanwood Presbyterian Church, N.J. 08867. opened a successful racquet sports January 1, 2015 reported the theft of $50. The cash of the 900 block of Cranford Av- where she was a Deacon, served as Memorial tributes may be made to store in Westfield, N.J., Racquets Etc. was contained in an envelope that enue reported being the victim of an Elder and was very active with the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. had been left outside the residence fraud. According to the report, their food pantry. For the past 13 For more information or to write as a holiday tip for the garbage/ someone unknown charged $309.90 years, Marilyn was an active mem- condolences to the family, please sanitation personnel. There were on the victim’s credit card. ber of the Bethlehem Presbyterian visit martinfh.com. Hist. Society to Hear About no suspects at the time of the report. Friday, December 26, a resident Church, where she also served as an January 1, 2015 Monday, December 22, a resident of the 300 block of Livingston Street Elder. of the 100 block of Folkstone Drive reported being the victim of a theft. Fashion-Automotive Link reported the theft of $40. The cash The victim stated that someone un- William Kane, 85, Devoted Family Man; had been placed in an envelope and known stole a package from the WESTFIELD — David Rogers Technology, he spent 25 years at left outside as a holiday tip for the residence valued at $63.75. Had Headed IT Department at Rutgers will discuss the mutual influence Singer Sewing Machine Company sanitation workers. There were no Friday, December 26, a resident of the fashion and automobile in- in various assignments and with suspects at the time of the report. of the 400 block of Rahway Avenue William R. Kane, 85, of Westfield Eucharistic Minister and a daily at- dustries on each other in the early various products, mostly in the in- Monday, December 22, a resi- reported being the victim of a theft. passed away peacefully on the morn- tendee at 7 a.m. mass. He also was a 20th century at the First Wednes- ternational division. This included dent of the 800 block of Kimball Someone unknown removed items ing of Monday, December 29, 2014. golf enthusiast, New York Yankees day Luncheon of the Westfield managing engineering in the Avenue reported the theft of $20. worth approximately $850 from the Mr. Kane was born in Newark and fan, Rutgers football fan and a Historical Society. The luncheon company’s Japanese factory. Fol- The cash had been placed in an residence. grew up in Union. As a member of bleacher staple for Westfield High will begin at noon on January 7, lowing were 15 years in the retail the Union High School Class of 1947 School. 2015 at the Echo Lake Country stone business, primarily selling he played football and ran track and He cared for his wife and mother in Club, located at 515 Springfield and installing cemetery markers. Wednesday Morning Club was a county champion in the triple trying times and later devoted his Avenue, Westfield. In his retirement, most of his jump and sprints. He also partici- time to his eight grandchildren – never Mr. Rogers will explore cloth- time is spent on interests in his- pated in the Penn Relays. missing a school or athletic event. ing and the transportation styles of toric sites, the restoration of The Reveals January Activities Bill served in the U.S. Army and Mr. Kane was predeceased by his that period. He also will present Presbyterian Church in Westfield saw active duty during the Korean wife, Estelle, in 1988. Surviving are mini-biographies of influential and tasks at the Westfield Histori- CRANFORD — The Wednesday new activities. Members get together Conflict. He earned a Bachelor of their four sons, David and his part- people of the era and describe how cal Society. Morning Club will open the new year several times a month to exchange Arts in Accounting and an MBA from ner, Franci Ferguson; William S. and all of this relates to New Jersey All those interested in attending with a business meeting on Wednes- ideas and explore areas of interest in Rutgers University. It was in the mid- Coleen; Dennis and Deborah and and Union County. the luncheon are asked to make a day, January 7, at 10 a.m., at the the arts, literature and public affairs. 1950s when Bill met his first and Robert and Ellen. He also will be A lifelong resident of Union reservation by calling (908) 233- Cranford Community Center on Wal- For more information or to attend a only love, Estelle Daycock, of deeply missed by his grandchildren, County, Mr. Rogers spent his for- 2930 by noon on Monday, January nut Avenue. Co-Presidents Dot meeting, call Diane Hickey at (908) Westfield. After their marriage they Billy, David, Michael, Victoria, Mat- mative years living in Elizabeth and 5. The cost of the luncheon is $30 Conheeney and Barbara Jackson will 272-8665. raised four sons together on Summit thew, Lilly, Charlotte and Ian, along Union and working in his father’s for Westfield Historical Society preside. Cranford Superintendent of Avenue and Shadowlawn Drive. with his brothers, Ken and Mike, machine shop/auto parts store. members and $35 for non-mem- Schools Gayle Carrick will be the WCC King Breakfast After working for Western Elec- and sister, Nancy Hoffman. Having achieved an engineering bers. It includes a three-course featured speaker. The board will meet tric and General Motors, he spent Relatives and friends are kindly degree at New Jersey Institute of meal, coffee/tea and gratuity. at 9:30 a.m. On Tap January 19 the majority of his professional ca- invited to visit the Dooley Colonial Upcoming department events of WESTFIELD — The Westfield reer at Rutgers University, where he Home, 556 Westfield Avenue, BootCamp WF Set to Kick Off the club also have been announced. Community Center (WCC) will host headed up the IT department. Be- Westfield, tomorrow, Friday, Janu- Fran Huckel will host the Public Af- its annual Martin Luther King Pan- fore retiring in 1989, he oversaw the ary 2, 2015, from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass fairs Department on Tuesday, Janu- cake Breakfast on Monday, Janu- implementation of PeopleSoft, one of Christian Burial will be celebrated Indoor Session at Athleta Jan. 4 ary 13, at 1 p.m. Members will dis- ary 19, from 8 to 11 a.m. It will take of the earliest major scale IT under- on Saturday, January 3, at 9:30 a.m., cuss local and state news events. place at the center, located at 558 takings in a large public institution at the Holy Trinity Church in WESTFIELD — Resolve to get in outs, circuit training, obstacle courses, The American Arts and Crafts De- West Broad Street, Westfield. at the time. Westfield. Interment will follow at shape in 2015 with BootCampWF, abdominal work and stretching. The partment will meet the following Open to the public, this break- Bill’s family was the constant fo- Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Westfield’s premier, healthy-living workouts are both fun and challeng- Tuesday, January 20, at 10 a.m., in fast dedicates all proceeds to fund- cal point of his attention. He was a Donations in Bill’s memory may outdoor fitness training program. To ing at the same time. the Cranford Community Center to ing the center’s community ser- volunteer baseball coach, Boy Scout be made to the Westfield Rescue kick off our BCWF Indoors session, BootCampWF also offers BCWF observe member Anne Castellano vices that provide recreational and leader and an active communicant at Squad. all are welcome to join us for a free Lite classes, a gentler version, on demonstrate drawing techniques. educational programs to all age the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic January 1, 2015 workout at Athleta on Sunday, Janu- Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:15 a.m., Members of the Literature De- groups, from 6 years of age to Church in Westfield, where he was a ary 4, at 10 a.m. BCWF Indoors runs as well as BCWF TRX classes. partment will review and discuss older adults in their 90s. January 5 to February 19 at Surgent’s By the end of the six-week pro- “Following Atticus” by Tom Ryan Ticket prices for the breakfast are Elite in Westfield. gram, you will feel great and have when they meet at the home of Joan $7 for general admission and $5 for BootCampWF is a specially de- made new friends who have gone Carson on Sunday, January 25, at 1 senior citizens and children age 12 signed, six-week fitness program led through the same body-changing ex- p.m. and under. Tickets will be available by certified trainers. Regardless of perience you have. The Wednesday Morning Club is at the door. For further informa- age, size, gender or fitness level, if For a complete schedule and rate geared for mature women in Union tion, call the WCC on weekdays at you’re looking to get in shape, drop information, or to enlist in County who have recently retired or (908) 233-2965 or anytime at the those pounds, build that muscle and BootCampWF, please visit left the workplace and are seeking cell phone number (908) 963-4578. have fun while doing it, it’s time to www.BootCampWF.com. enlist! 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This series also is sup- ties nationwide, to present a series of ported in part by the Friends groups programming called “Created Equal: of both the Fanwood Memorial Li- America’s Civil Rights Struggle.” brary and the Scotch Plains Public As part of this co-hosted series of Library. programming, the Fanwood Library Along with multiple screenings of and the Scotch Plains Library will all four films and discussions about HOLIDAY GIVING...Nicholas Jardim of North Plainfield, Sohum Thakker of them at both libraries, events also will Parlin, Robert Brandl of Plainfield, William Yin of Scotch Plains and Yash screen four films. The Abolitionists Pandey of Edison, seventh graders at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison, will be shown at the Scotch Plains include special community conversa- help load holiday gifts for delivery to the Crossroads School in Westfield. The Library on Saturday, January 10, at 1 tions, lectures, concerts and book dis- middle-school students visited an Angel Tree to select ornaments with gift p.m. This documentary also will be cussions, among other activities. De- suggestions for the children and purchased them. These gifts were delivered to the screened on Thursday, January 15, at tails about all of the screenings and school for autistic children on December 18. 6 p.m., at the Fanwood Library. other programs are available at The Abolitionists is about a small thejointlibrary.org/createdequal/. group of moral reformers in the 1830s These programs are free and open that launched one of the most ambi- to all. Interested persons are encour- tious social movements imaginable: aged to register at scotlib.org, by call- Gray Funeral Homes the immediate emancipation of mil- ing (908) 322-5007, extension no. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 1, 2015 Page 7 New ‘Loving Listeners’ Join ‘Created Equal’ at Library Imagine’s Facilitator Ranks To Salute Legacy of MLK WESTFIELD — Fifteen new mitment and passion for support- FANWOOD — As part of the slave, York, over the past couple of “loving listeners” attended Volun- ing people through grief is truly co-hosted series of programming, decades. His appearances include teer Facilitator Training Decem- inspirational and we look forward “Created Equal: America’s Civil performances at both the Nevada ber 5 to 8 at Imagine, A Center for to working with them,” said Mandi Rights Struggle,” the Fanwood and Ohio Chautauqua festivals. He Coping with Loss, located at the Zucker, Imagine program director. Memorial Library and the Scotch returns to the Fanwood Memorial First United Methodist Church in Imagine offers free, year-round Plains Public Library will celebrate Library by popular demand after Westfield. grief support groups for children the birthday of Dr. last year’s presentation “The training teaches skills that ages 3 to 18 who have had a parent Martin Luther King, as Paul Robeson. Mr. can be used throughout our life. It or sibling die, and for families cop- Jr. as local actor and Jefferson currently is like stepping into a cocoon, feel- ing with a loved one with a termi- historian Marvin teaches acting at ing cared for and emerging more nal or chronic illness. Concurrent Jefferson portrays Bloomfield College and able to care for others,” said Debbie groups are available for parents King through first- studied at the Mason Kiraly of Short Hills, one of the and guardians, young adults ages person historical char- Gross School of the Arts, volunteers. 18 to 30, and adults age 30 and up. acterization. This pro- Rutgers University. The other new volunteers include Support groups meet on week- gram will be held on “Created Equal: Ronnie Goland, Susan Ibarra, Tina day nights for an hour and a half. Wednesday, January America’s Civil Rights Styranoski and Lisa Ciarrocca, all Dinner is provided prior to the HANUKKAH REENACTMENT...The Greek king Antiochus and his soldiers 14, at 7 p.m., at the Struggle” is made pos- of Scotch Plains; Carol Ann Lisanti group meeting. To schedule an ori- interrupt prayer services to read a proclamation as the Hanukkah story came Fanwood Memorial sible through a major of Fanwood; Debbie Tiedrich, entation for oneself or one’s fam- to life for students at Congregation Beth Israel’s Religious School in Scotch Library. A question- grant from the National Nancy Stewart, Christina Dengler, ily, or for more information, con- Plains December 17. Students participated in this interactive program, and-answer session Endowment for the Hu- together with parent volunteers dressed as Maccabees. Rabbi George Nudell, will follow the presen- manities, as part of its Denise Perrotta, Janet Barbin, tact Imagine at (908) 264-3100 or center, played Antiochus. Portraying the Greek soldiers were Dana Lav, Marvin Jefferson Nancy Grosso and Sheryl Ann [email protected]. right, a Religious School teacher and Youth Group director at the synagogue, tation. The library is Bridging Cultures initia- Machlowitz, all of Westfield; The next facilitator training will and by Ido Sarig, left, an Israeli Rishona who teaches American students located at 5 Forest Road in tive, in partnership with the Gilder Danielle Palmer of Linden, and take place in spring of 2015. For about Israel through a program sponsored by the Partnership for Jewish Fanwood. Lehrman Institute of American His- Tarajee Russell of Hillside. information on volunteering, con- Learning and Life. Dr. King is one of the most cel- tory. This series also is supported in “We are so grateful for this new tact [email protected] or ebrated African-Americans of the part by the Friends groups of both group of volunteers. Their com- (908) 264-3100. 20th century and was known best as the Fanwood Memorial Library and Dup. Bridge Club Continues a leader in the United States Civil the Scotch Plains Public Library. Rights movement. A clergyman, ac- More information about the series tivist and humanitarian, his honors can be found at thejointlibrary.org/ Success at Willow Grove include the Nobel Peace Prize, createdequal or on the libraries’ SCOTCH PLAINS — The duced him to the game one rainy Presidential Medal of Freedom and websites, fanwoodlibrary.org and Scotch Plains Duplicate Bridge summer day, and he has been in Congressional Gold Medal. scotlib.org. All are welcome to these Club is enjoying more than a de- love with it ever since. Mr. Jefferson has been building free events. To register, call either the cade of lively play at the Willow “It is a continually changing a national reputation for his por- Fanwood Library at (908) 322-6400 Grove Presbyterian Church. The puzzle in many ways. It challenges trayals of Martin Luther King, Jr., or the Scotch Plains Library at (908) club meets every Tuesday, Wednes- what you could figure out,” said Paul Robeson and William Clark’s 322-5007. day and Thursday afternoons start- Mr. White. He compares bridge to a ing at noon, and again on Wednes- good game of golf and is always day evenings starting at 7:30 p.m. striving for a new best score; it is a Grace Christian Fellowship There are 12 tables available, each personal achievement. “I like to see with a four-person game. what I could do better,” he added. Jim White, a retired engineer, is Although the Scotch Plains Du- Builds Community Presence the coordinator of the Duplicate plicate Bridge Club does not teach GARWOOD — Grace Christian braced by the love and joy of the Bridge Club at Willow Grove the game to novices, if people al- Fellowship, a congregation of GCI, Christmas season. Church. Mr. White has been play- ready know the game, the club wel- joined the community of Garwood “We’re very excited to have taken ing bridge since he was 9 years comes all levels of play. Coffee at the beginning of 2014 and has on a brand-new intern, Jacqueem old. A friend of his mother intro- and light refreshments are served. anticipated the opportunity to be- Winston, who hopes to get actively There is a $10 fee for each daily come involved within the commu- involved with the youth of the Y Open House Sunday session. Players can come for any nity and to make a favorable dif- area,” added Pastor Gilbert. “As a or all of the sessions each week. ference. church, we desire to help out fami- To Offer Sports, Play For more information, visit “We are very excited to plant lies in any way we can.” LISTENING WITH LOVE...New Imagine Volunteer Facilitators gather upon WESTFIELD — The Westfield willowgrovechurch.org or call the Grace Christian Fellowship in With this as the objective, one of completing their training. Pictured, from left to right, are: Back row, Tarajee Area Y will host a Sports and Play Russell, Ronnie Goland, Susan Ibarra, Carol Ann Lisanti, Debbie Tiedrich, Willow Grove Presbyterian Church Garwood and hope to be a positive the first things Jacqueem proposed Nancy Stewart, Danielle Palmer, Clinical and Training Director Connie Palmer Open House for children this Sun- office at (908) 232-5678. The presence in the area. We’ve already was the idea of putting a little added and Christina Dengler; middle row, Tina Styranoski, Denise Perrotta, Lisa day, January 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. group meets at 1961 Raritan Road, enjoyed getting to know people at sparkle into the Christmas of a Ciarrocca, Janet Barbin and Nancy Grosso, and bottom row, Debbie Kiraly, It will take place in the gym at the Scotch Plains, off South Martine the Garwood Rocks Street Fair this Garwood family. The congrega- graduate intern Corey Wisler, Program Director Mandi Zucker and Sheryl Ann Main Y Facility, located at 220 Clark Avenue near the south-side past June, and we look forward to tion of Grace Christian Fellowship Machlowitz. Street, Westfield. This event will be firehouse. Sessions are open to all becoming more ‘hands-on’ in serv- loved the idea and felt honored to free and open to all. and drop-ins are welcome. Willow ing the people of Garwood in the be of service in such a special and Children will be able to try the new Grove Church is fully handi- future,” said Senior Pastor David meaningful way. January Health Seminars and improved climbing wall and en- capped-accessible with ample on- S. Gilbert. Pastor Gilbert said he and the joy sports-class samplers such as fenc- site parking. Additionally, in conjunction with entirety of the Grace Christian Fel- ing and pillo polo, as well as sport skill the Christmas season, Grace Chris- lowship congregation feel abun- Set at Borough Library stations. They also will be able to do Caregivers Group tian Fellowship thought it an ex- dantly blessed. MOUNTAINSIDE — The ing this program, Dr. Pelechaty crafts and romp in the soft-play area. cellent time to become more in- Grace Christian Fellowship Mountainside Public Library has will discuss natural approaches to Information will be available about To Meet Monday volved in serving within the com- meets each Sunday, at 11:30 a.m., announced the dates for two health health and wellness, with an em- camp, childcare education and other Y WESTFIELD — A support group munity. at St. Paul’s United Church of seminars that will be held at the phasis on successful strategies for programs. A Birthday Party station also for those caring for elderly or chroni- With the assistance of Mary Christ, located at 213 Center Street, library during January. Both will weight loss. will be included, and a party represen- cally ill loved ones meets on the first Emmons, principal at the Lincoln Garwood. All are invited and wel- take place from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. “Stay Healthy For Winter,” the tative will be available to discuss theme non-holiday Monday of every month School in Garwood, Grace Chris- come to join in worship any Sun- in the library’s Community Room. second seminar, will be held on ideas and options for throwing a at the parish center of St. Helen’s tian Fellowship “adopted” a couple day. Further information also is Dr. Orest Pelechaty will be the Thursday, January 29. For this pro- children’s party. Membership specials Roman Catholic Church on Lam- of families for Christmas. Grace available at gci.org. presenter for each of the programs. gram, Dr. Pelechaty will discuss and savings also will be featured. berts Mill Road in Westfield. Christian was eager for the chance He is clinic director of the Center natural approaches to maintaining To learn more about Westfield Area These are information and sharing to brighten the holidays for these See it all on the Web! for Integrated Holistic Medicine optimum health throughout the Y programs, visit westfieldynj.org. sessions. The next meeting date is families by giving food, toys and in Springfield, where the focus is winter months. Financial assistance is available for January 5. For more information, call other gift items with the hope that www.goleader.com on “Comprehensive Natural The Mountainside Public Li- those who qualify. Marilyn Ryan at (908) 232-1214. these families would truly feel em- Healthcare for the Whole Family.” brary is located at 1 Constitution The first seminar, entitled “Suc- Plaza. Interested persons are asked cessful Weight Loss,” will take to call the library at (908) 233- place on Thursday, January 8. Dur- 0115 to register for each event. 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Happy New Year to All! Sports Section THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-12 MURRAY 10 PTs, 12 RBs; ELLIOTT 10 PTs, RAMOS 11PTs Blue Devil B’ballers Pressure More photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports Raider Boys in 74-43 Victory

By DAVID B. CORBIN multitude of steals into easy points. Right in the thick of creating turn- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “That’s kind of how our game went overs were senior forward Sean Elliott High pressure tactics on the part of with them last year. We knew we and junior guard Owen Murray, who the Westfield High School boys bas- could pressure them, cause some turn- were responsible for four steals ketball team threw the visiting Scotch overs. After watching them play last apiece. Tim Norris, Jelani Pierre and Plains-Fanwood Raiders out of their week, we saw that same thing that we Dan Mitchell also contributed a pair game plan, resulting in a 74-43 Blue could probably cause some havoc of steals apiece, while several addi- Devil victory on December 23. The and create turnovers,” Blue Devil tional teammates managed to con- Blue Devils managed to convert a Head Coach Daryl Palmieri said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING THE TAKEDOWN...Blue Devil Cotter Spurlock, left, drives through on Alexis Villegis (Morristown) and gets the takedown in the 220-lb title bout at the Roselle Park Tournament on December 27. Spurlock won, 5-3. FULLER, J. MILLER, GOZDIESKI, RICCA GET SECOND Spurlock Grabs 220-lb Crown At Roselle Park Mat Tourney

By DAVID B. CORBIN and had four individual champions, bulldog takedown and a pullback Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Chris Gural (113), Mike Figuero nearfall before showing Jesus Westfield High School senior Cot- (132), Andy Santamaria (138) and Maldanaldo (Boonton) the lights in ter Spurlock won his second tourna- Josh Gergich (145). 1:44 with a half nelson. Just one week ment in a row when he grabbed a 5-3 Morristown placed second with 205 prior, Spurlock won the 220-lb title at decision over Alexis Villegis of points, followed by Westfield at 144 the Delaware Valley Tournament. Morristown to claim the 220-lb title and Boonton at 109. West Milford “That was nice. It was really nice to at the Roselle Park Wrestling Tourna- placed fifth at 96, followed by Madi- win. I haven’t won a tournament since Courtesy of Joe Rinaldi for The Westfield Leader and The Times ment in Roselle Park on December son at 89 and Piscataway at 80. I was a JV my freshman year,” DRIVING TO THE BASKET...Blue Devil Owen Murray, No. 15, drives to the basket in the game against the Raiders in 27. The hosting Panthers, however, After receiving a first-round bye, Spurlock said about his victory at Westfield on December 23. The Blue Devils won 74-43. See more of Rinaldi’s photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports. claimed the team title with 233 points the top-seeded Spurlock recorded a CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Kevin Frega won four varsity let- been on the receiving end of many the third straight year. In his three ters in his first two years at WHS. standout newcomers via the May- years at NA, one of the nation’s oldest Undoubtedly he would have been a flower route. Bob Hoffman was a secondary schools (it was chartered big help again this year and next to state champion in the discus; Dave in 1728), he has turned around the the football, wrestling and lacrosse Perkowski, Gregg Smolenski, Glenn Bulldogs’ struggling fortunes. Steve teams. Imagine a linebacker group of Gruber, Steve and Gordon Clark were is the son of Bill Monninger, a long- Jack Simcox, Luke Prybylski, Frega all great swimmers; Keith Davis was time coach in the Boys Baseball and and Owen Colwell or Mike O’Conner, a great halfback and state hurdles Boys Football leagues, and also a along with Steve Barmakian. champion; Jim Catron provided a former president of the Booster Club. But things worked out for WHS needed quality linebacker in the fall + Paul Healy (’78) was inducted quite well. The same goes for Frega, of 1974, then was gone by the spring; into the Westfield Athletic Hall of the 6-foot, 220-pound muscleman, football/track stars Frank Kelly and Fame last month. The four-time state whose family relocated to upstate New Butch Woolfolk both moved into town champion swimmer was surprised to York following the death of his father just prior to high school; Mike and learn that three of his times – 200 IM, Mark (WHS ’79) last March. The Kevin Lasher, and those are just off 100 free, 500 free – were still in the younger Frega has adjusted quite the top of my head. top 10 on the team’s Top 15 List. nicely as a junior at Cazenovia High A ‘BIG’ PART OF FUTURE After the Dec. 22 dual meet with School, on the shores of Cazenovia Bryan Felter, a seventh-grader at Scotch Plains, he now only has one Lake, near Syracuse. Edison Intermediate School, has been top 10 performance. As a sophomore inside linebacker playing PAL football for the past five Senior co-captain Kevin Clauss David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times at WHS Frega was in on 55 tackles in years. The last three he played a ma- went 1:59.4 to bump Healy to No. 11 FAMILIAR FOES...Blue Devil John Fuller, right, and Boonton’s Anthony Fijardo square off in the 126-lb title bout at the the eight games he started. This fall jor role as the D, C and this fall’s B in the 200 individual medley. Then Roselle Park Tournament. Fuller nipped Fijardo, 1-0, last year in the Region 3 semis. This time Fijardo won, 4-3. he was named second team All-Cen- team went a collective 32-1 and won sophomore Aedan Collins went tral New York as a linebacker by the three straight Super Bowl titles. 4:49.02 to knock Healy to 11th in the Syracuse Post-Standard newspaper. For his dominating play as an of- 500 free. Healy remains No. 8 in the Cazenovia was 9-1, but its two-year fensive and defensive tackle, the 6- 100 free (48.11), but Collins, class- Spurlock Grabs 220-lb Crown at R. Park Tourney reign as state champs ended in a 38- foot, 240-pound Felter got to live out mate Griff Morgan and junior Ryan CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 24 loss to Homer in the Class B final a dream last Saturday when he was Daniel could be taking aim on him at the Carrier Dome. Delaware Valley. [on the takedown] and I am trying to escape to defeat Panther Joe DeVito, selected for and played in the Eastbay soon. Frega earned two wrestling letters Youth All-American Bowl in Naples, “Records are made to be broken,” Spurlock’s aggressiveness as a de- keep controlling the kid on top,” 5-2, in the 160-lb semis. In the cham- at WHS, going 25-25, at 171 as a fensive lineman in football definitely Miller said. pionship bout, Gozdieski became the Fla. Healy said. “It’s great to see that the freshman (11-15) and 195 last winter He was among 70 of the country’s Westfield continues reaching for the seemed to carry over on the mat with Last year, Miller competed at 132- victim of a barrage of takedowns be- (14-10), when he was third at dis- his opponents, especially with his lbs but shot up and muscled up since fore adding two third-period finest players in his age group, and stars. There’s plenty of blue sky tricts. This winter he’ll bring an 8-0 played offensive left tackle the entire ahead.” victory over Maldanaldo. that time and seems to have adjusted takedowns of his own in a 14-9 set- record as the Lakers’ 220-pounder “We all worked on tackling and I very well to his increase in weight back to Christian Dalcais (West game as the East rolled to a 42-0 IN PASSING into the new year. victory over the West. Consider that Terry Brady (’77), a three-sport guess it kind of transfers over with and showed it at the Delaware Valley Milford). And since he was a starting de- my double [leg takedown]. I worked even at Felter’s size, he wasn’t close captain of some of WHS’s best cross- fender much of last year on WHS’s to being the biggest guy on the field country and track teams, passed away a nice arm bar. We work it every day state Group 4 champion lacrosse team, in practice.” Saturday – that would have been the on Dec. 18 at the age of 55 after a long Frega should prove a nice addition 6-8, 300-pound defensive tackle on battle with cancer. Brady was co- In the title bout with Villegis, for Cazenovia, which was 22-1 last Spurlock scored a first-period the other side of the line. captain of the ’76 cross-country team spring. The Lakers lost in the state Felter, whose brother Jeff was the that won the Group 4 and Meet of takedown with a lateral drop then final. added an escape and a double-leg starting center for the WHS football Champions titles, and co-captained Frega’s older siblings Katerine team this season, showed those in the ’77 track team that won the state takedown in the second period. (’11) and Mark played varsity sports Villegis recorded three escapes in the attendance and an ESPN3 audience Group 4 title. His father Terry (’48) at WHS and are still playing in col- that he belongs in that company. played football, basketball and golf loss. lege, while Jennifer played field Blue Devil senior John Fuller, top The Eastbay All-American Bowl at WHS, while brother Dan (’81) was hockey at WHS before the move. was the culmination of several all- co-captain of the ’80 football team. seeded at 126-lbs, received a bye then Katherine is a junior at Syracuse recorded a 9-0, majority decision over star games that consisted of 64 teams Bill Odenkirk passed away on Dec. University, where parents Mark and from across the country. Three other 18 at age 81. After graduating from Panther Sean Daly in the semifinals. Christina met and later graduated. Fuller began with a single-to-double members of the Westfield PAL B team Penn State, “Odie” spent over 30 years She is a cancer survivor, having had – Sean Link, Declan McCauley and as a physical education teacher, coach- leg trip takedown then added an es- surgery in 2012, with an assist from cape, a side-single leg takedown and Hank Shapiro – joined Felter on a ing football, basketball and wrestling her little sister’s bone marrow. She North Jersey All-Star team. at Roosevelt Junior High/Intermedi- a two-point arm bar pry nearfall in the later gamely survived a second bout second period. In the third period, And if you were wondering, ate School. with the disease. Currently Katherine Bryan’s father Todd, an ’82 graduate Joe Cocker passed away on Dec. Fuller added another takedown. is a biochemistry major on the pre- In the championship bout, Fuller’s of A.L. Johnson Regional in Clark, 22 at age 70. Cocker sang on one of med track with a near-perfect GPA. said he doesn’t think his family is the great albums of the era – 1970’s opponent was a familiar foe with She is also on the school’s club sail- Boonton’s Anthony Fijardo, who he related to the Felters – Charlie (’61), Mad Dogs and Englishmen. One of ing and club lacrosse teams. She wears Bob (’65) and Dennis (’67) – who comedian John Belushi’s best roles defeated, 1-0, in the 113-lb semifi- No. 22 in lacrosse, a number that’s nals at the Region 3 Tournament last were pretty fair athletes back in the on Saturday Night Life was doing a traditionally worn by the best player ’60s. Joe Cocker imitation. year to assure himself a berth in the at Syracuse. NJSIAA Tournament at Atlantic City. THIS AND THAT Art Rooney passed away on Dec. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mark played on the football, wres- Fijardo recorded a first-period + Former WHS standout Steve 22 at age 73. Rooney was the man- STUCK IN A SITOUT...Blue Devil Jarek Gozdieski, front, tries to figure out how tling and lacrosse teams at WHS be- Monninger (‘94) and current Norfolk ager of the Point Pleasant Merchants takedown and Fuller escaped. In the to escape Christian Dalcais (West Milford) in the 160-lb title bout. fore transferring to and graduating second period, Fuller escaped to knot (Va.) Academy coach was named his of the Jersey Shore Semipro Baseball from Millbrook (N.Y.) School near conference’s Coach of the Year for League for almost 40 years. the score then in the neutral third Tournament. Blue Devil Phil Ricca advanced to Poughkeepsie. He is currently a fresh- period, Fijardo recorded another “The kids there were tough, but I the 195-lb championship bout with a man midfielder and faceoff specialist takedown and Fuller escaped but was have been working out a lot to sustain 1:20 fall over Steve Simon on the varsity lacrosse team at on the short end of a 4-3 decision. their attacks and I keep trying to (Morristown). Fernan Arcila (Madi- Bellarmine University in Louisville, Blue Devil sophomore Jack Miller, improve my position. We are work- son) seized the crown when he caught Ky. While at Millbrook, which didn’t who placed second at the Delaware ing on breaking the kids mentally. Ricca in a lateral drop in 0:41. have a football or wrestling team, he Valley Tournament last week, earned The kids are bigger, but we have been According to Blue Devil Head played two years of varsity basket- his way to the 152-lb title bout with a lifting since last season and four days Coach Glen Kurz, “We have a lot of ball in addition to lacrosse. 3-0 decision over Jordan Cooke a week in the weight room,” he said. things to work on all over, physically * * * (Piscataway), using a low-single leg Miller ended up placing second and mentally.” A similar move in the late 1950s lift takedown and an escape then con- when he was clamped in a cradle by TEAM SCORES: saw Jim Leitz, the heir apparent to trolling him throughout the third pe- Davin Tranfield (Morristown) in 1:51. 1.Roselle Park (RP) 233, 2. Morristown (Mo) 205, 3. Westfield (W) 144, 4. Dan Pearce as tailback in WHS’s riod from the top position. Blue Devil junior Jarek Gozdieski single wing offense, move prior to his “I kind of went like submarinish recorded a pair of takedowns and an Boonton (B) 109, 5. West Millford (WM) 96, 6. Madison (Md) 89, 7. Piscataway junior year (the 1959 season) to Or- FOR SALE (P) 80 chard Park, N.Y., current home of the BOUT SEQUENCE: Buffalo Bills. Leitz became a Parade 106: — Sebastian Cornejo (Mo) md Magazine All-American, two-time 44 ELM STREET Mejia (RP), 16-3 113: — Gural (RP) p Jake Tappen (Mo), All-Western New York selection and 2:53 had his uniform (No. 79 – “the only WESTFIELD, NJ 120: — Dylan Allison (Mo) p Nick Lami one they had when I moved up there,” (Md), 3:07 he said) retired. Later he earned Little 126: — Fijardo (B) d Fuller (W), 4-3 >K"@;*"Q>KY>QZ"[QYY@=K$\@;9@Z] 132: — Figuerdo (RP) md Matt Hesse All-American honors at Williams (B), 14-6 College. 138: — Santamaria (RP) p Evan Bob Wolfgang (a then school- Fasardo (B), 1:28 record 251 yards in one game) and 145: — Gergich (RP) md Mike Yeboah (P), 12-2 Dave Reitze (then school-records of 152: — Tranfield (Mo) p Miller (W), 1:51 249 carries and 1,275 yards in nine 160: — Dalcais (WM) d Gozdieski (W), games) handled the job quite well in 14-9 what would’ve been Leitz’s junior 170: — Eric Fiorino (B) d Chris Quincero (Mo), 8-2 and senior years, respectively. 182: — Etlini Udott (P) p Will While there have been other major Ferninando (RP), 0:53 losses to moves, Westfield has also 195: — Arcila (Md) - Ricca (W), 0:41 Bryan Felter, a seventh grader at Edison Intermediate School and member of the 220: — Spurlock (W) d Villegis (Mo), 5-3 Westfield PAL football program, played offensive left tackle in a national all-star Hwt: — Steve Hankin (WM) p Tyler Probitas Verus Honos football game last Saturday in Florida. 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By ALEX LOWE “It means a lot to me,” said Judge “You don’t beat a team with a win- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times afterwards. “I didn’t think it would ning history like Westfield without The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High happen. I had been under the weather getting contributions from your en- School girls’ swim team stormed into a little bit this week. The Westfield tire line-up,” said Hulnik. “It is excit- Westfield and came away with a pow- swimmer (Devin) really pushed me. ing to be swimming like this right erful, 99-71, victory over the Blue It is great to be able to do it against a now. Lots of races could have gone Devils at the jam packed Westfield team like Westfield.” either way but our girls toughed it out “Y” pool on December 22. Led by Sarah Davis was one of two Raider and came up with the wins more often super sophomore Stephanie Judge, girls who scored multiple wins. Davis than not.” who set a new school record in win- took first in the 50 freestyle (24.27), Westfield got a pair of first place ning the 100 butterfly (58.84), the just nudging out Devin (24.98) and performances from Caroline Basil, Raiders took first place in eight of 11 Raider Amanda Banasiak (25.36). who prevailed in the 200 IM (2:14.57) events and served notice to perennial Davis also won the 100 freestyle and the 100 backstroke (59.75). In the power Westfield that a serious chal- (53.04) outdistancing Westfield’s 200 IM, Maizes (2:16.65) finished lenger resides on the western side of Muriel Maloney (55.49) and Emma second, while West posted her season the city limits. Conlon (55.86). best time (2:17.08) and finished third. “It is always a fun meet to when we Raider Isabella Iacona touched first Basil’s time of 59.75 in the 100 back- come here and face Westfield,” said in the 200 freestyle (2 .15). Westfield’s stroke was good enough to defeat Judge Raider Head Coach Jess Hulnik. “The Courtney Day (2:01.95) was second (1:01.64) and Erika Frazier (1:02.27) David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times stands are always filled and the atmo- and Raider Olivia Barcia (2:02.15) who finished 2-3, respectively. GETTING SECOND IN THE 200IM...Blue Devil Kevin Clauss placed second in the 200-Individual Medley with a time of sphere is great. Our girls were ready was third. Iacona also won the 500 The Blue Devils’ only other vic- 1:59.85 in the meet against the Raider boys at Wallace Pool in Westfield on December 22. for a big performance today. They freestyle (5:24.06), besting Raider tory came in the 200-medley relay COLLINS WINS 200 & 500-FREE; SKOOG WINS 50 & 100 Blue Devil Boys Overwhelm Raider Swim Boys, 107-63

By ALEX LOWE pretty happy with what we did as a Westfield’s Ryan Daniel was not far Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times team today. I was also happy with my behind in third place (22.76). The more things change, the more own performance. We need everyone Skoog also triumphed in the 100 they stay the same. The Westfield to step up and give their best in the freestyle (47.89). Once again, Skoog High School boys swim team proved weeks ahead. We know what our goals bested rival Lindros (48.15). Eric that it will, once again, be tough to are here in Westfield.” Bebel was third (50.83). beat this season with a dominating, Clauss earned a first place finish in Nolan Kearns got the other Raider 107-63, win over Scotch Plains- the 100 backstroke (56.11) edging team- win by prevailing in the 200-Indi- Fanwood on December 22 at the mate Jack Rose (57.44). Raider Eric vidual Medley (1:58.63). Kearns beat Wallace Pool in Westfield. Before a Chang finished third (57:76). In the out Kevin Clauss (1:59.85) and Raider raucous crowd, the defending three- closest race of the day, Blue Devil Chris Bondarowicz (2:03.69.) time, Public A state champs took down Stephen Husch won the 100 breast- The loss was the first of the season a strong Raider squad by winning all stroke (1:01.81) touching just ahead of for the Raiders. Westfield, meanwhile, but three events on the day. Raider Nolan Kearns (1:01.86). Raider stayed perfect as it heads for a titanic The Blue Devils’ depth in certain Michael Rash took third place (1:02.17). showdown with Christian Brothers events proved to be too much for the Westfield opened the meet with a Academy set for January 21 in a Raiders and it was never more evident victory in the 200-medley relay. Eric match between two of the very top than in the 100 butterfly where Ryan Bebel, Stephen Husch, David Lindros teams in the state. Daniel (54.15), Stephen Husch (54.34) and John Lindros won in (1:38.40) to “This felt good because they are an and Colin Daniel (56.35) swept the beat out Raiders Alex Skoog, Chris area rival and they had beaten us as David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times top three spots for the Blue Devils.. Bondarowicz, Matt Marino and Nick freshmen in a very close meet,” said GETTING SECOND IN THE 200IM...Raider Rachel Maizes touched second in the 200-Individual Medley with a time of “Our depth definitely is an advan- Heath (1:39.10). John Lindros. “It is nice to come back 2:16.65 in the meet against the Blue Devil girls at Wallace Pool in Westfield on December 22. tage and we’re definitely looking for- “We are working well right now as and beat them as seniors. When we ward to using that when we get into a team,” said Blue Devil senior tri- come back from the break it will be had been swimming well all week Olivia Barcia (5:29.30) and where Basil, West, Devin and Emma the state tournament, which is our captain Jack Rose. “From top to bot- the hardest part of the schedule com- and they just seemed like they were Westfield’s Emily McGann (5:30.71). Conlon posted a time of 1:51.36. main goal,” Westfield co-captain John tom throughout our lineup, we are ing up, so we’ve got to stay focused.” ready. This was a very good test. The The Raiders also got a first place Raiders Frazier, Micalea Valli, Judge Lindros said. getting contributions, which is ex- 200 Medley Relay: E. Bebel, S. Husch, counties and states are not far off. We from Rachel Maizes in the 100 breast- and Maizes touched second at Blue Devil Aedan Collins was the actly what you want with big meets D. Lindros, J. Lindros (W) 1:38.40 just have to make sure we keep plug- stroke (1:11.18). Maizes touched just 1:53.20. 200 Freestyle: A Collins (W) 1:46.09 individual star of the meet. The sen- around the corner.” 200 IM: N Kearns (SPF) 1:58.63 ging away and moving forward as the ahead of Westfield’s Amy West While the win left the Raiders with sational sophomore won the 200 Scotch Plains-Fanwood did not 50 Freestyle: A Skoog (SPF) 22.18 season rolls on.” (1:11.95) and Shannon Pyle (1:13.43) a sterling 6-0 record and a boatload of freestyle, the 500 freestyle, anchored walk away empty handed. The Raid- 100 Butterfly: R Daniel (W) 54.15 In winning the 100 butterfly, Judge in third place. confidence heading into the counties the 400-freestyle relay and served as ers scored some big wins early in the 100 Freestyle: A Skoog (SPF) 47.89 overcame an early lead held by The Raiders also won both freestyle next month, the legendary Westfield 500 Freestyle: A Collins (W) 4:49.02 the third leg of the winning 200-free day. Alex Skoog was a dual event 200 Free Relay: Husch, Bebel,Collins, Westfield’s Gwyn Devin. At the half- relays. Amanda Banasiak, Olivia program finds itself in the unusual relay effort (1:32.23). winner. Skoog took first in a thrilling Daniel (W) 1:32.23 way mark, Devin posted a lead-time Barcia, Sarah Davis and Rachel position of having suffered back-to- In the 200 freestyle, Collins’ win- battle with Westfield’s John Lindros 100 Backstroke: K Clauss (W) 56.11 of 31.32 compared to Judge’s time of Maizes won 200-freestyle relay back setbacks against quality foes ning time of (1:46.09) bested team- in the 50 freestyle. Skoog’s winning 100 Breaststroke: S Husch (W) 1:01.81 32.02. But strong finishing kick (1:40.19). Westfield’s Emma Conlon, heading into the year end break. 400 Freestyle Relay: A. Collins, R. mate Griffin Morgan (1:48.97) and time of 22.18 was just barely enough Daniel, J. Lindros, G. Morgan (W) helped Judge overcome the deficit Muriel Maloney, Emily Oster and “We’d like to get some improve- Raider third place finisher Eric Chang to nudge past Lindros (22.21). 3:22.12 and claim victory in one of the more Gwyn Devin finished second in ment in the back and breaststroke (1:49.48). In the 500 freestyle, Collins exciting races of the day. Judge fin- (1:41.07). In the 400-freestyle relay events,” said Westfield coach Lauren finished ahead of the field in (4:49.02), ished in (58.54), ahead of Devin Banasiak, Barcia, Davis and Judge Hauser. “We feel like we can gain outpacing Raider Kevin Fleck (59.06 personal season best) and combined to post a winning time of some points there in future meets.” (4:52.47) and Westfield’s Griffin Raider Erika Frazier (1:01.10). The (3:42.33), easily beating out Raiders Still, the Blue Devil coaching staff Morgan (5:02.31). time put Judge into the Raider record Isabella Iacona, Megan Small, Casey has seen many ebbs and flows in In the 400-freestyle relay, Collins books with a new best time in the Dauderio and Erika Frazier who previous championship seasons and and teammates John Lindros, Ryan event. clocked in at 3:48.35. a rough patch in the schedule is not Daniel and Griffin Morgan posted a causing anyone to panic. winning time of (3:22.12) to finish “It is still early in the schedule,” ahead of Raider foursome Eric Chang, SPF’s Mirabella Wins at Goles Mat Tourney said Westfield coach Ashley Westra. Dean Debonis, Kevin Fleck and Alex “Scotch Plains has a good, deep team Skoog (3:24.50). Collins and team- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Raider JT Beirne won his first two this season. We will be better, a better mates Stephen Husch, Eric Bebel and School senior Alex Mirabella took bouts at 138-lbs before losing via team for having had these meets once Ryan Daniel claimed the 200- top honors in the 195-lb weight class 18-2, 5:49 tech fall in the champion- the counties come around.” freestyle relay in (1:32.23) barely at the John Goles Wrestling Tourna- ship bout. Jashmar Phillippe won 200 Medley: Basil, Conlon, Devin, West nudging out the Raider quartet of ment at Warren Hills High School on four bouts and placed third at 126- (W) 1:51.36 200 Freestyle: Iacona (SPF) 2 .15 Eric Chang, Nolan Kearns, Nick December 27. The Raiders placed lbs when he defeated Pete Tomasino 200 IM: Basil (W) 2:14.57 Heath and Michael Rash (1:32.95). sixth overall with a total of 102 points (Edison), 5-1. 50 Freestyle: Davis (SPF) 24.27 “Griff Morgan really stepped up in the 10-team tournament, while Brian Lapham won three bouts and 100 Butterfly: Judge (SPF) 58.84 for us today,” said Blue Devil co- North Hunterdon won the team title finished third at 152-lbs when he 100 Freestyle: Davis (SPF) 53.04 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 500 Freestyle: Iacona (SPF) 5:24.06 captain Kevin Clauss. “You will find WATCHING WITH INTENSITY...Fans watch with intensity in the SPF/Westfield with 213 points and West Morris grabbed a 9-1 majority decision over 200 Freestyle Relay: Banasiak, Barcia, his name in the top-3 quite a bit. I was meet at Wallace Pool in Westfield on December 22. Central (WMC) placed second with Chase Bauberge (Delaware Valley). Davis, Maizes (SPF) 1:40.19 152 total. Jaylen Bryant placed fourth at 182- 100 Backstroke: Basil (W) 59.75 In his title bout, Mirabella de- lbs when he dropped a 7-6 decision to 100 Breaststroke: Maizes (SPF) 1:11.18 400 Freestyle Relay: Banasiak, Barcia, feated Kevin Sears (WMCD), 3-2. Kyle Schlitter (Delaware Valley). Davis, Judge (SPF) 3:42.33 The Proven Professional

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Courtesy of Joe Rinaldi for The Westfield Leader and The Times Courtesy of Joe Rinaldi for The Westfield Leader and The Times TRYING TO BLOCK THE SHOT...Raider Dan Lopez, No. 10, attempts to block Blue Devil Nick Mele’s, No. 23, shot during MAKING A FANTASTIC SAVE...Blue Devil goalie Dan DoCampo makes a fantastic save in the game against the Ridge the game in Westfield on December 23. See more of Rinaldi’s photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports. Red Devils on December 16. Ridge won 3-0. See more of Rinaldi’s photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports. WILLS LEADS COUGARS WITH 23 PTs, LEONARD 10 PTs Blue Devils Pressure Raider Boys in 74-43 Victory

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 tribute acts of thievery. knocked in five in the fourth quarter. the Raiders. Mt. Olive’s 26-Point Surge “We like to turn our defense into Senior Leo Ramos led the Raiders Hess and LaCorte each nailed five offense. It’s the easiest way to get with 11 points, five steals, five assists points as the Blue Devils won the quick buckets,” Murray said. and seven rebounds. Senior Emendo third quarter, 19-12. Ramos sank eight Murray was all over the court with Thomas put in seven points, while points in the quarter. Edwards hit Burns Cougar Cagers, 75-70 four offensive rebounds and eight adding a pair of assists and two steals. both of his 3-pointers in the final defensive boards. He also bucketed Bryce Edwards banged a pair of 3- quarter that also belonged to the Blue By ALEX LOWE Fonseca and Hunter Remley, fourth quarter in helping the Cougars 10 points and added four assists. pointers and Dan Baliko netted six Devils. Buontempo got a roar from Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times outscoring the Marauders, 13-4, to extend to a 66-55 lead late in the A loss is a loss, but some losses hurt grab a 48-42 edge. game. Sean Leonard added 10 points more than others. The Cranford High “I think we started off the game a for Cranford in defeat. Mount Oilve School boys’ basketball team suffered little soft,” said Wise afterward. “We got 20 points from Chris Grillo and one of those particularly painful set- weren’t controlling the boards and we 15 points from Jason Drury. backs at the Cougar Classic on De- did not play aggressively on defense. With the loss, Cranford was slated cember 27 in dropping a 75-70 deci- I think we sat back too much on of- to face West Orange in the consola- sion to Mount Olive at Martin Gym- fense. They (Cranford) wanted to get tion game of the Cougar Classic nasium in Cranford. Leading by 11 us into a three point shooting contest Monday afternoon. Mount Olive points with under three minutes to and they almost got the best of us would move on to face Dickinson, play, the Cougars were unable to with- doing that. I think when they tried to which downed West Orange earlier in stand the wilting pressure defense that run with us then we were in control.” the day. Mount Olive threw at them as they Wills had a big game for Cranford. Mt. Olive 10 28 11 26 75 watched a potential first win of the Wills scored 10 of his 23 points in the Cranford 19 16 18 17 70 season turn into a third straight loss. Cranford (0-3) played perhaps its finest basketball of the young season D. Blair Corbin’s throughout much of the game, match- D. Blair Corbin’s ing their opponent basket for basket in the transition game and moving the ball crisply on offense. The Cou- Raiders gars built a 10-1 lead to start the game and opened up 11-point advantages Blue Devils twice in the fourth quarter, but they could not hold on to the lead during a Cougars furious Mount Olive rally in the final three minutes. “We were up by 11 points and we started turning the ball over late,” Walk Down Memory Lane said Cougar Head Coach Ryan Huber. “That really is the story of the game. From the archives of The Westfield lead. Handza finished with 15 points. We lost our composure. We stopped Leader and The Scotch Plains- December 29, 2011: Despite an going to the basket. We gave them the Fanwood Times —early jolt from the West Orange Moun- Courtesy of Joe Rinaldi for The Westfield Leader and The Times opportunity to get back into the game www.goleader.com taineers, the Cougar boys basketball GOING IN FOR THE LAYUP...Blue Devil Jelanni Pierre, No. 11, goes in for a layup as the crowd watches intently in the December 29, 2009: Westfield game against the Blue Devils and the Raiders in Westfield. and they took advantage of it. It was team eventually found the right for- very disappointing.” High School junior Christian Barber mula to come up with a 60-53 victory With three minutes remaining, the avenged a loss that prevented him in the championship game of the “He’s gotten a lot better. A lot of points, including a 3-pointer. Chris the crowd when he sank a 2-pointer Cougars led, 66-55, but then it all fell from qualifying for the NJSIAA Tour- Coaches vs. Cancer Tournament in schools are looking at him too,” com- Gibbons, Chris Lesojo, Aaron Lee, then he got an even greater roar when apart. The visiting Marauders scored nament in Atlantic City last year and Cranford. Junior forward Reggie mented Coach Palmieri. Marquel Taylor and Ben Powell each he banged his 3-pointer to close out 20 points in that time period to over- bounced another state qualifier en Green, who scored 10 of his team’s Elliott sank nine points, including contributed two points, and Cobi the scoring. take Cranford and snatch victory from route to the 140-lb crown at the 13 points in the first quarter, finished a pair of 3-pointers, while grabbing Silverstein hit a free throw. “He’s a fan favorite,” Elliott said the jaws of defeat. Roselle Park (RP) Panther Invitational with 20 points and 15 rebounds. Stefan four offensive rebounds and five de- Murray demonstrated his domi- with a chuckle. Mount Olive’s Chris Grillo drained Holiday Wrestling Tournament in Fedorchak scored 17 points. Junior fensive rebounds, and added two as- nance early with six rebounds, three The victory evened the Blue Dev- a three pointer with 2:40 to play and Roselle Park. Blue Devil sophomore forward Kurt Rutmayer got under- sists. Norris had eight points and five steals and four points, and Boutsikaris ils’ record to 1-1 after suffering an the Marauders’ press defense forced Mike Kalimtzis claimed third place neath the boards with six rebounds rebounds. Junior Chris Boutsikaris hit five points as the Blue Devils opening-season loss to a tough St. three Cougar turnovers during the at 103-lbs after recording a first-pe- and finished with 10 points. Point banged in 10 points, including a pair grabbed a 14-9 lead after the first Mary’s team. next minute, sparking a 10-0 run by riod pin over John Devito (RP). Brian guard Sean Babos finished with 12 of 3-pointers, while adding an assist. quarter. During that run, the Blue “Saturday was tough. St. Mary’s the visitors. Cougar David Fonseca Henry recorded a 3-2 decision over points and four assists. Junior Parker Hess scored nine points Devils did attempt several slick pass- came after us and took us out of what sank a pair of free throws to give the Matt Reed (Howell) and went on to December 29, 2010: Raider jun- and had an assist. Mitchell had six ing plays, but they were a little off in we wanted to do. It’s a good learning Cougars a 68-65 advantage with 1:21 place third at 145-lbs. iors Mike Steinfeld and Sean Cannon points with a pair of 3-pointers. Pierre their rhythm in setting up the score. experience for us. We wanted to get this to play but Mount Olive answered had two points, sophomore Matt “We just got to work more with our win tonight and move on to the Christ- with back-to-back three point shots LaCorte hit for seven points, includ- ball handling and it will start to work mas tournament and play well in that by Jason Drury (15 points) that gave ing a 3-pointer, and Pat McCormack later in the season,” Elliott said. tournament,” Coach Palmieri said. the visitors a 71-70 lead with :29 left. bucketed four points. Nick Mele and “We were a little sloppy at first then “We have a lot of talent on the After another turnover, Marauder Andreas Rumpeters each had two we kind of cleaned it up and finished team. We just tried to work as a team. Ronson Gay rolled in a lay-up to points, and senior Nick Buontempo the game off. That’s the type of team This year over the summer, we’ve make the score, 73-70, with :17 left. we are. We are all guards and we have grown a lot physically and mentally. Cranford had one last chance to tie Reading is Good For You some talent. When we are running on We tried to play team basketball and the score with a three point shot but all cylinders, I think we can be tough, today, I think we did a good job of Hunter Remley’s pass to senior for- especially when we shoot the ball that,” Murray said. ward Steve Wills slipped through his well,” Coach Palmieri said. “I think we have to use our speed grasp and went out of bounds with The rhythm worked very well in and our scoring ability, because what :02 remaining. the second quarter as the Blue Devils we lack in size we have in speed. If we “There is no question that we are a jumped to an 18-0 run to eventually can use our speed to our advantage, I little inexperienced this season,” said take a 36-18 lead at the half. Seven think we can upset some teams,” Huber. “We’ve got eleven kids from Blue Devils got into the scoring ac- Elliott said. the football team on our roster this tion and Norris led the pack with six goleader.com/subscribe Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 9 9 12 13 43 year and they got a late start on prac- points. Thomas sank six points for Westfield 14 22 19 19 74 tice, so that is part of it. Still, we broke down in the final minutes and started settling for jumpers. It was not at all like how we played in build- David B. Corbin (January 5, 2012 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times ing the lead.” DRIVING TO THE BASKET…Cougar Jess McCoy, No. 20, drives to the basket Cranford came out fast to start the for a lay-up during the championship game with West Orange on December 29, game, outscoring Mount Olive 7-0 2011. The Cougars won, 38-32. on their way to a 19-10 advantage by December 30, 2010 The Cougar placed first and second, respectively, the end of the opening quarter. Hunter wrestling team claimed a tournament- in their weight classes at the John Remley scored seven points in the high, four individual champions and Goles wrestling tournament at War- first period with Wills chipping in six placed third at the Bloomfield Holi- ren Hills High School in Washington. points. day Tournament. Joe Giaccio seized Seeded second at 140 lbs., Steinfield Mount Olive (2-0) came into the the 125-lb crown with a 20-4, techni- defeated Aron Sabino (West Morris), game featuring Donte Wise, one of cal fall over Shane Gong (Ridge) in 7-2, to claim the title. Cannon dropped the finest players in North Jersey. The 5:23. Kyle Markovitch won the 135- a 3-2 decision to North Hunterdon’s 6’3” senior offered glimpses of the lb title with a 5-1 decision over Nick Chris Cancelliere in the 145-lb title talent that has made him a prized Mauro (Mount Olive). Matt bout. Heavyweight Anthony Tufaro target for several Division 1 programs. DiGiovanni decisioned Jason Kratsch claimed third place and improved to Wise scored on two thunderous dunks (Caldwell), 6-1, to claim the 145-lb 6-1 when he settled Zach Krulan (West late in the first quarter. The first came crown, and J.P. Christiano pinned Morris) in 5:37. off of a baseline drive to the basket Nicholas Andriani (Passaic Valley) in December 29, 2011: Outside and the second coming off of an 5:28 to win the 160-lb title. Cougar shooting was ice cold in the first half, alley-oop pass from Ronson Gay. Ian Henry placed second at 130-lbs so senior forward Morgan Miller came Wise would finish with 24 points, after being edged, 6-4, by Jim Rivera up with another idea. She began driv- four blocked shots and a pair of steals. of Mount Olive. ing toward the basket and found the Despite Wise’s Herculean perfor- January 3, 2009: Senior point success that the Cougar girls basket- mance, Cranford played efficiently guard Tara Handza hit six free throws ball team needed to defeat the West enough to keep Mount Olive at bay, in the fourth quarter to assure the Orange Mountaineers, 38-32, in the fending off several runs. Mount Ol- Blue Devil girls basketball team a 42- championship game of the Coaches ive used a strong second quarter to 32 victory over Elizabeth at Dunn vs. Cancer Tournament in Cranford. outscore the Cougars, 28-16, and pull Center in Elizabeth. Katie Ponce and Miller finished with 20 points, in- ahead, 38-35 by the half. Anne Knisely also proved to be an cluding two 3-pointers and hitting Courtesy of Joe Rinaldi for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cranford surged back into the lead immediate boon to the Blue Devils’ four of six from the stripe. Jess McCoy LOOKING FOR AN OPENING...Blue Devil Lil Scott, right, looks for an opening in the game against the Patrick School though early in the third quarter, be- punch as both hit all six of their points lead the team with five steals and on December 20. The Patrick School won. See more of Rinaldi’s photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports. hind the hot three-point shooting of in the first quarter en route to a 16-5 added eight points. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 1, 2015 Page 13 WF Students Skype with Afghanistan Partner School WESTFIELD – Roosevelt Interme- Peace accompanied by Roosevelt Vo- diate School’s Girls Learn International cal teacher Sabino Losco. They then chapter has been communicating via shared information about their favorite mail and e-mail with their partner school classes and what they are studying. in Afghanistan for several years. A few They used props as they shared their weeks ago, a new phase in communi- favorite hobbies and sports. cation became a reality when the two Students from Afghanistan read a schools used Skypecast to see one an- poem that they had written in English other face to face. About 27 Roosevelt about what peace means to them. They students gathered in a Westfield home also discussed their favorite classes and with teachers and parents one evening spoke in Dari, then translated what they night to skype with 13 to 15 year old said. girls from Kabul, Afghanistan. Roosevelt Intermediate School in Karen Lust, Roosevelt Intermediate Westfield was the first in the country to ORNAMENTS FOR TROOPS...Students at Jefferson School in Westfield re- School 6th grade Social Studies teacher establish a Girls Learn International cently participated in an Ornaments for Troops Project where they made 624 and Girls Learn International Advisor, chapter in 2003. According to the GLI holiday ornaments for the troops. The ornaments were sent to our service men and women deployed during the holiday season. In addition to their Ornaments said, “It is hard to put into words how website, the organization pairs chap- for Troops efforts, the students write letters and draw pictures for our troops incredible it was to meet students in our ters in U.S. middle schools and high LARGE DONATION...A group of Westfield High School students were guests at throughout the school year. Standing left to right with Mrs. Patty Minsky and partner school face to face. It was truly schools with partner schools in coun- a recent meeting of the Westfield Rotary, where they were recognized for their Mrs. Kelly Delfino are: Kieran Datwani, Georgia Whitman, Aron Bazsa, Michael magical! The girls in Afghanistan were tries where girls still lag behind boys in efforts in collecting food for the Community Food Bank of New Jersey. Super- Bongiovanni and Avi Ash. very impressive. Some spoke English access to education and where girls are intendent of Schools and Rotarian, Dr. Margaret Dolan, also congratulated the quite well.” far less likely than boys to stay in boys (from left front, clockwise) Jacob Davis, Aidan Paul, Kevin Tsui, Jack Roosevelt students sang A Song of school past the primary grades. Liebling, Mark Kostyack, Chris Ng, and Cole Feltman. Last year, Liebling, Coldwell Banker Westfield East Is Kostyack, and Feltman received the “Students Change Hunger” Award from the Community Food Bank for donating 1,168 pounds of food. The boys’ efforts, Honored as No. 1 Office For 5th Year along with new members of the group, continued this year with 1,934 pounds of food donated, and they once again are part of a statewide “Students Change WESTFIELD – The Westfield East keting, strategic online advertising Hunger” competition. According to statistics reported by a representative of the office of Coldwell Banker Residen- and social media promotion. Community Food Bank, who thanked the students for their efforts, distribution tial Brokerage in New Jersey and For information about buying or of food increased 86 percent in the last five years in New Jersey. On a single day, Rockland County, N.Y. has attained selling real estate in the greater Union 71,000 residents don’t know if they will have food to eat. During the Rotary the status of number one real estate County area, contact the Coldwell meeting, Rotarians also brought and bagged food for a local food pantry. office in the nation for the fifth con- Banker Residential Brokerage secutive year among the 710 sales Westfield East office at (908) 233- offices owned by parent company 5555. The office is located at 209 Anderson Makes NRT LLC. Westfield East has also Central Avenue. The office’s list- Univ. Dean’s List been the top Coldwell Banker Resi- ings can be viewed at: dential Brokerage sales office of its www.ColdwellBankerMoves.com/ DALLAS, P.A. – Thomas Ander- size for more than 20 years. WestfieldEast. son of Westfield was named to the The approximately 110 sales asso- Coldwell Banker Residential Bro- Dean’s List at Misericordia Univer- ciates affiliated with the office and kerage in New Jersey and Rockland sity. Students at Misericordia Univer- sity qualify for the dean’s list with a Bloomsburg Univ. 3.55 grade point average or higher. Announces Dean’s List BLOOMSBURG, P.A. – Bloomsburg University of Pennsyl- SKYPING ACROSS THE WORLD...Teenage girls in Kabul, Afghanistan en- vania has recently released its list of gaged in an hour-long Skypecast with Roosevelt Intermediate School students to students named to the Dean’s List for discuss their classroom activities and to share a poem and song about peace. the fall semester of the 2014-2015 Roosevelt’s Girls Learn International Chapter, the first in the country, which has academic year. been active since 2003, partners with the Kabul school which is primarily enrolled Sabrina Renee Telsey of Westfield by girls. was named to the list. To qualify for Dean’s List, a stu- dent must earn a quality point aver- Deadline Set for HS Students age of 3.5 or higher (based on 4.0) during the semester. Bloomsburg University is one of See it all on the Web! Study Abroad Scholarships 14 universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. www.goleader.com NEW YORK, N.Y. – The applica- scholarships to American high tion deadline for the 2015-2016 school students to experience over- NUMBER ONE...Maureen Passerini, executive vice-president, northeast and Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange seas communities and cultures, pre- eastern seaboard regions of NRT, LLC, joins John Bradley, branch vice- and Study (YES) Abroad scholar- paring students to collaborate on president of Colwell Banker Residential Brokerage Westfield East. ship program is Wednesday, Janu- today’s global challenges such as ary 7. The program provides full human rights, community develop- ment, workforce development, cli- Branch Vice-President John Bradley County, N.Y., a leading residential SHERIFF’S SALE were honored for this momentous real estate brokerage company, op- mate change, and global health. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-14005134 Sponsored by the U.S. Depart- achievement by NRT with a celebra- erates 55 offices with approximately SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY tion at James Ward Mansion in 3,000 affiliated sales associates serv- CHANCERY DIVISION ment of State’s Bureau of Educa- UNION COUNTY tional and Cultural Affairs, the YES Westfield. Special recognition was ing all communities from Rockland DOCKET NO. F-030630-13 Plaintiff: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Abroad program enables students given to the late Michael Scott, who County, N.Y. to Monmouth County, VS. led the successful sales office for 14 N.J. Coldwell Banker Residential Defendant: RICHARD J. COLONNA to study for one academic year in Sale Date: 01/07/2015 countries that may include Bosnia years. Brokerage in New Jersey and Writ of Execution: 04/07/2014 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution and Herzegovina, Ghana, South “The sales associates of the Rockland County, N.Y. is part of to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Westfield East office have established NRT LLC, the nation’s largest resi- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Africa, India, Indonesia, TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Macedonia, Malaysia, Morocco, a legacy of phenomenal customer dential real estate brokerage com- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Oman, Philippines, Thailand, and service in the Union County area. I pany. Visit said day. All successful bidders must have 20% am incredibly proud of them, and www.coldwellbankermoves.com for of their bid available in cash or certified check at Turkey. The merit-based scholar- the conclusion of the sales. ship covers domestic and interna- know they will continue to soar to more information. The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Forty and tional travel; applicable visa fees; great heights under the leadership of Paid Bulletin Board 71/100*** $299,540.71. John Bradley,” said Hal Maxwell, Property to be dold is located in: Borough of medical benefits; room and board; goleader.com/express Garwood, county of Union, State of New Jersey. tuition at the local high school; ori- president of Coldwell Banker Resi- Premises Commonly Known As: 321 Willow Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey 07027. entations; and fees for educational dential Brokerage in New Jersey and Tax Lot # 11, Block # 406 Rockland County, N.Y. Nearest Cross Street: East Street. and cultural activities. SHERIFF’S SALE Approximate Dimensions: 50 x 100. Participants in the program fully The full-service, award-winning Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Fifteen Thou- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-14005182 sand Eight Hundred Seventy-Nine and 78/100*** immerse themselves into the cul- sales associates affiliated with SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY $315,879.78 together with lawful interest and Coldwell Banker Residential Bro- CHANCERY DIVISION costs. ture of their host family while at- FOR THOSE WHO SERVE...The students of Compass SchoolHouse in Westfield UNION COUNTY The sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and tending local high school. Erica, a created holiday cards for US Soldiers and Mobile Meals, and also learned about kerage Westfield East are highly ex- DOCKET NO. F-0002484-13 assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and Plaintiff: PENNYMAC CORP. other municipal assessments. The amount due current scholarship recipient from kindness, one of the five virtues from the school’s Character Counts Program. perienced and skilled at providing VS. can be obtained from the local taxing authority. Compass SchoolHouse (CSH) is a “new” pre-school that combines 85 years of clients with the best market value in Defendant: CATHERINE GUASTAMACCHIA; Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be Wisconsin, who was named the STEVEN GUASTAMACCHIA; MR. subject to the limited lien priority of any Condo- October 2014 American Abroad of experience and service to Westfield and surrounding communities, formed by the the shortest amount of time, said Mr. GUASTAMACCHIA, HUSBAND OF minium/Homeowner Association liens which may CATHERINE GUASTAMACCHIA; MRS, exist. the Month by the State Department, joining of hands of Mother’s Morning Out and Westfield Cooperative Nursery Maxwell. They represent a vast in- STEVEN GUASTAMACCHIA, HIS WIFE; SU- All interested parties are to conduct and rely School. Compass SchoolHouse now provides continuity of early childhood ventory of properties, meeting the SAN GIUFFRE; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, upon their own independent investigation to as- said: “My time in South Africa has education for children ages 2 months to 5 years. An extension of Compass N.A.; SIERRA CAPITAL SERVICES INC, SUC- certain whether or not any outstanding interests given me a chance to learn from needs of first-time, move-up and CESSOR IN INTEREST TO US BANK; remain of record and/or have priority over the lien SchoolHouse, the Parents4Parents group, is a personal and online network of WINDOWWIZARDS INC; COLONIAL PACIFIC being foreclosed and, if so, the current amount daily life in my host school, while luxury homebuyers, as well as in- LEASING CORPORATION, ASSIGNEE GE due thereon. **If the sale is set aside for any resources that helps connect families to the school and local community through vestors. The sales associates offer CAPITAL COMMERCIAL INC., SUCCESSOR reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall only be focusing my attention outward to educational programming, social events, and philanthropic activities. Compass IN INTEREST TO CITICAPITAL COMMERCIAL entitled to a return of the deposit paid. The my host family and community. SchoolHouse is holding its first Open House on Saturday, January 10, 2015 from effective negotiation, global mar- CORPORATION ITS SUCCESSORS AND AS- Purchaser shall have no further recourse against SIGNS; ANNETTE LENTINI; VITO LENTINI; the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.** Every day I am both a student and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information visit compassschoolhouse.com or email ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC; MICHAEL BRIEN; Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- SHERIFF’S SALE SUSAN BRIEN; JOHNNY ON THE SPOT; tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and teacher to my peers, and I have [email protected]. TENGIZI BULBULASHVILI; ANTHONY expenses, there remains any surplus money, the SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-14005077 SANTELMO, JR. money will be deposited into the Superior Court learned so much not just about what SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Sale Date: 01/15/2015 Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, it means to be Zulu, Xhosa, or Afri- CHANCERY DIVISION Writ of Execution: 09/09/2014 or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to UNION COUNTY By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature kaans, but also what it means to be DOCKET NO. F-21408-08 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an American.” THE Plaintiff: BANK OF AMERICA. N.A. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- an order directing payment of the surplus money. VS. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale Interested students should visit Defendant: LINDA M. HALAS AND PETER T. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on will have information regarding the surplus, if HALAS, HER HUSBAND WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of any. www.yes-abroad.org to learn more Sale Date: 01/07/2015 said day. All successful bidders must have 20% WARDLAW-HARTRIDGE There is a full legal description on file in the Writ of Execution: 04/23/2014 of their bid available in cash or certified check at Union County Sheriff’s Office. the program and to apply. Contact By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution the conclusion of the sales. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this the YES Abroad program at to me directed I shall expose for sale by public The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred sale for any length of time without further adver- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Ninety Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Four tisement. [email protected] or (800) SCHOOL TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- and 07/100*** $490,384.07. Joseph Cryan TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Property to be sold is located in the TOWN- Acting Sheriff 237-4636 ext. no. 2151 if you have WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of SHIP of SCOTCH PLAINS, County of UNION, Attorney: questions about the program or ap- 1295 Inman Avenue, North Edison, NJ said day. All successful bidders must have 20% State of New Jersey. MILSTEAD & ASSOCIATES, LLC of their bid available in cash or certified check at Premises commonly known as: 1954 WIND- 1 EAST STOW ROAD plication process. the conclusion of the sales. ING BROOK WAY, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW MARLETON, NEW JERSEY 08053 The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred JERSEY 07076-4700. (856) 482-1400 Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 independent, Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty and 92/ BEING KNOWN as LOT 5, BLOCK 13204 on 4 T - 12/11, 12/18, 12/25 Probitas Verus Honos 100*** $512,730.92. the official Tax Map of the TOWNSHIP of & 01/01/15 Fee: $191.76 The property to be sold is located in the Bor- SCOTCH PLAINS. co-educational, college-preparatory school ough of Fanwood, County of Union and State of Dimensions: 106.86 X 150.17 X 114.00 X New Jersey. 150.00. It is commonly known as designated as Block Nearest Cross Street: Raritan Road. 19, Lot 13. Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Fifteen Thou- The dimensions are approximately 98 feet sand Eight Hundred Elevin and 60/100*** wide by 99 feet long. $515,811.60 together with lawful interest and Nearest cross streetL Estelle Lane costs. Prior liens(s): None. *Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Nine Thousand or other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Two Hundred Thirty-Three and 23/100*** liens, insurance premiums or other advances $609,233.23 together with lawful interest and made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested The Catholic Academy that makes a costs. parties are to conduct and rely upon their own *Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens independent investigation to ascertain whether difference in your child’s life. or other charges, and any such taxes, charges, or not any outstanding interest remain of record liens, insurance premiums or other advances and/or have priority over the lien being fore- made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. parties are to conduct and rely upon their own **If the sale is set aside for any reason, the independent investigation to ascertain whether Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a Open House or not any outstanding interest remain of record return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall and/or have priority over the lien being fore- have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, Sunday, January 25, 1 – 3 PM Take advantage of our Ninth Grade Scholarship closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- ***Surplus Money: If after the sale and satis- opportunities for incoming students, tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and faction of the mortgage debt, including costs and st expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the 21 Century Learning Middle States Accredited money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court awarded for merit and achievement Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Grades Pre-K through 8 Extendedded Care PrograProgramsms 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 and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Full Day Pre-K and Kindergarten Prepare for a global world in a global learning environment 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 will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if Safe, Faith-filled Environment any. any. Admission Information Session: There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Class of 2014 earned over 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 sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- $200,000 in high school scholarshipsips Saturday, January 10 at 9 a.m. tisement. tisement. 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Schools which took place in the school’s library led by Media Specialist Rachel Kennedy. Students arrived two classes at a time and worked on repeat-loops, conditionals, SCOTCH PLAINS – Cierra Kaler- volunteerism. and basic algorithms through a series of 20 self-running coding mazes in a “Lost in Jones, Miss New Jersey of the Miss Her traveling companion Mrs. Sally Space” tutorial. Second graders (front to back) Alessandra Scrofani, Grant Como, America Pageant System, has started Johnston, a Scotch Plains resident, Ronit Ashkenazi, Mia Ebel, and Brody Linenberg have fun as they advance to the next level on their computer screens. Observing the students in action, Franklin her tour of New Jersey schools right and director of the state wide pro- Assistant Principal Scott Lipson, stated,“The students and teachers really enjoyed in Scotch Plains. Recently she spoke gram strongly believes in it. this exercise and our Media Specialist, Rachel Kennedy, definitely put together an to Ms. Call's ninth and twelfth grade "I have watched girls blossom and excellent program this year.” health classes at the Scotch Plains- become self actualized through the Fanwood High School. introspective process of participat- "I love speaking to the students and ing in the local and state competi- MERITORIOUS...Westfield High School has been informed by the National engaging in conversations with them," tions," Mrs. Johnston said. Merit Scholarship Corporation that Jorge A. Ledesma, left, and Nina Wang she said. "They are a little intimidated This belief in the system is evident have been named National Merit Semifinalists for 2015. In addition, 21 students received recognition as Commended Students in the 2015 National at first, but warm up after they see I am since she will be celebrating 50 years Merit Program. They are: Elise Ballan, William Chen, Bryan R. Chou, Max just a regular college student with aspi- of volunteering with the National or- J. Flysch, Hannah R. Goldring, Isabelle S. Ick, Katherine H. Ko, Andrew rations and dreams like everyone else." ganization next year. Kuznetsov, Frances Ling, Jason Liu, Michael Maguire, Jameson O. Maher, As a child born with a physical For more information about the Johanna E. Mermer, Griffin P. Mooney, Maya Moritz, Juliette C. Smith, disability and also a first-generation scholarship program for Teen or the Anastasia M. Smolenski, Caroline A. Stocking, Ben Tipton, Eli Wirtshafter, college student in her family, Miss Miss contestants, or for booking Miss and Andrew D. Zale. NJ has learned a lot about overcom- New Jersey for PTA meetings, girl ing adversity. She speaks to students scout meetings or classroom sessions, about being involved in constructive visit the website of Miss New Jersey More Government News activities and the importance of Education Foundation. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 105,306 Signed Up in NJ for Insurance Marketplace TRENTON – According to a report many families,” HHS Secretary Sylvia released by the Department of Health Burwell said. “Interest in the Market- and Human Services, 105,306 people place has been strong during the first in New Jersey selected plans through month of open enrollment. We still the Health Insurance Marketplace lead- have a ways to go and a lot of work to ing up to the December 15 deadline for do before February 15, but this is an coverage beginning January 1, 2015. encouraging start.” About 82 percent of New Jerseyans Nationwide, more than four million who selected health insurance plans in people signed up for the first time or re- SCOUTING FOR FOOD...Tamaques School second-grade Wolf Den of Cub the first month of open enrollment were enrolled in coverage for 2015 during Scout Pack No. 273 participated in Westfield’s Scouting for Food Drive on determined eligible for financial assis- the first month of open enrollment. November 15. The Scouts collected and delivered food donations to the Westfield tance to lower their monthly premi- That includes more than 3.4 million Food Pantry at Holy Trinity Interparochial School. Pictured, from left to right, ums, compared to 79 percent who se- people who selected a plan in the 37 are: Garrett Gao, Jonah Cymbala, Leo Kelly, Shreyas Nair, Conner Brown and lected plans over a similar period last states that are using the HealthCare.gov den leader Dali Gao. Missing from the photo are Scouts Noah Rubenstein and year. platform for 2015 (including New Jer- Oliver Schifando. JERSEY SELFIE...Cierra Kaler-Jones, Miss NJ of the Miss America Pageant, Of the 105,306 New Jerseyans who sey), and more than 600,000 consum- takes a selfie with Miss Call's ninth grade health class at the Scotch Plains- selected a plan, 57 percent re-enrolled ers who selected plans in the 14 states Fanwood High School. Miss New Jersey's official school tour continues through in a Marketplace plan in 2015 and 43 that are operating their own Market- January and February where she speaks to students about overcoming obstacles and setting and achieving goals. percent signed up for the first time. The place platform for 2015. report provides the first detailed analy- HHS also released a Weekly Enroll- sis of enrollment in the Marketplaces ment Snapshot that captures more re- for the first month of the 2015 open cent enrollment activity in the Market- Assembly OKs Life-Saving enrollment period. Because the auto- place. The Weekly Snapshot shows matic re-enrollment process for the 37 that from November 15 to December states using the HealthCare.gov plat- 26, nearly 6.5 million consumers se- Allergy Treatment in Schools form (including New Jersey) began on lected a plan or were automatically re- TRENTON – Assemblywoman allergies. More than 15 percent of December 16 and was completed for enrolled. Open Enrollment in the Mar- Caroline Casagrande’s (R-11th, school-aged children with food al- the vast majority of consumers on De- ketplace runs from November 15, 2014 Freehold) legislation to increase ac- lergies have had a reaction at school. cember 18, the report with data through through February 15, 2015. Consum- cess to life-saving medicine for chil- Current law requires that parents December 15 does not fully capture the ers should visit HealthCare.gov to re- dren with severe allergies in school provide written authorization for the number of people who selected plans view and compare health plan options. leading up to the deadline for January Consumers shopping for health insur- has earned approval in the General school to administer an injection. HEARTFELT TOUR...Fourth-graders at McKinley Elementary School in Assembly. The bill, A-304, would However, Asw. Casagrande said “a 1, 2015 coverage. ance coverage should sign up by Janu- “We’re pleased that in New Jersey ary 15 in order to have coverage effec- Westfield recently visited Overlook Medical Center to learn about different authorize school nurses and trained student with an undiagnosed allergy aspects of the heart, including emergency response and heart-healthy nutrition. personnel to administer epinephrine can have a reaction for the first time 105,306 people signed up for Market- tive on February 1. If consumers who The students explored a walk-through model of a heart as part of the experience. to any student having an anaphylac- in the school.” place coverage during the first month were automatically re-enrolled decide Pictured are students in Brendan Hickey’s class, who were among the 60 fourth- tic reaction. The bill also would require that of open enrollment. The vast majority in the coming weeks that a better plan graders that attended the trip. The trip was sponsored by the McKinley PTO. “As many as two children in every schools maintain a supply of epi- were able to lower their costs even exists for their families, they can make classroom have at least one food nephrine auto-injectors, and amends further by getting tax credits, making a that change at any time before the end allergy,” Asw. Casagrande said. the law to provide immunity to difference in the bottom lines of so of open enrollment on February 15. Deadline Approaches for Consumers can find local help at “Schools should be able to respond school employees and agents for PUBLIC NOTICE quickly and appropriately to help good faith acts or omissions con- Localhelp.healthcare.gov/ or by call- children with a serious allergic reac- cerning the emergency administra- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ing the Federally-facilitated Market- Youth Exchange Scholarship CHANCERY DIVISION place Call Center at (800) 318-2596. tion.” tion of epinephrine to specifically UNION COUNTY Recent studies suggest that one in include a physician providing a pre- TTY users should call (855) 889- NEW YORK, N.Y. – The applica- sey; New York; Ohio; Pennsylvania; DOCKET NO. F-02306214 tion deadline for U.S. Department of Rhode Island and Vermont for the 13 children are affected by food scription under a standing protocol FILE NO. 18694-14 4325. Translation services are avail- able. The call is free. State’s scholarships to study in Ger- Bureau of Educational and Cultural for school epinephrine. NOTICE TO REDEEM PUBLIC NOTICE In response to the rise in child many for American high school stu- Affairs, a division of DOS. Resi- US BANK CUST/EMP IV CAP dents living in the Northeast is Thurs- dents of the NE region can call (800) THE SAVANNAH food allergies, a number of states PUBLIC NOTICE ONE; PLAINTIFF VS. IDELL day, January 8, 2015. These scholar- AFS-INFO ext. no. 2216 or email CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION have enacted laws allowing schools H. NEWTON; MRS. IDELL H. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD NEWTON, WIFE OF IDELL H. ships fully fund high school students Sara Dubois at [email protected] 111 Prospect Street to maintain a supply of epinephrine The Tax Assessment List for The Bor- Westfield, New Jersey 07090 that can be used for any student in an NEWTON; ROBERT P. to study for the 2015-2016 academic for details. ARRINGTON; AVIS RENT A ough of Fanwood for the 2015 Tax Year year. By living with a host family and AFS-USA is a worldwide, non- 2015 Meeting Schedule anaphylactic emergency. CARY SYSTEM T/A CAR will be open for inspection on Thursday, RENTALS, INC.; COMCAST February 26, 2015 between the hours of attending a local high school, partici- profit organization that has been a All Meetings Begin at 6:30PM 5:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. in the Municipal pants learn the German language, leader in providing intercultural pro- January 26, 2015 PUBLIC NOTICE CELLULAR CRANBURY; CACV OF NEW JERSEY LLC; Building Lobby, 75 North Martine Avenue, June 22, 2015 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS immerse themselves in the culture grams for over 65 years. Each year DEFENDANT(S) Fanwood. September 28, 2015 - Annual/Election PLANNING BOARD Michael A. Ross, CTA and serve as youth ambassadors from the organization sends more than November 23, 2015 TO: IDELL H. NEWTON; MRS. IDELL 2015 REGULAR MEETINGS Tax Assessor the United States. 1,000 U.S. students abroad, provides 1 T - 01/01/15, The Leader Fee: $11.73 H. NEWTON, WIFE OF IDELL H. NEW- 1 T - 1/1/15, The Times Fee: $10.71 Since 1983, the Congress- approximately $3 million in scholar- In compliance with the Open Public TON; Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) ship and financial aid and welcomes PUBLIC NOTICE Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order PUBLIC NOTICE Regular Meetings of the Planning Board of made on December 8, 2014, the Superior program has provided scholarships more than 2,300 international high BOROUGH OF FANWOOD the Township of Scotch Plains, Union Court Fixed January 22, 2015 between the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS PLANNING BOARD to over 23,000 American and Ger- school students to be hosted by U.S. County, New Jersey will be held in Council hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon and ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT man students. One of the current U.S. high schools and families. Please take notice that on January 28, Chambers, First Floor, Municipal Building, four o’clock in the afternoon, prevailing 2015 REGULAR MEETINGS 2015 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains at 7:30 time, at the office of the Tax Collector of students, Delphine of Massachusetts, Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, p.m. on the following Mondays in 2015, RAHWAY, located at 1 CITY HALL PLAZA, In compliance with the Open Public is soaking up the experience and Guadagno Hosts Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board unless otherwise indicated: RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY 07065 as the Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, writes that “the people I’ve met in will hold a hearing on the application of the time and place when and where you may Regular Meetings of the Zoning Board of January 12, 2015- Germany have left such a positive Manufact. Skills Panel undersigned. The property in question is pay to the plaintiff the amount so found due Adjustment of the Township of Scotch Reorganizational meeting located at: 25 South Avenue, Fanwood, for principal and interest on its certificate of Plains, Union County, New Jersey will be impression on me, and I hope to do TRENTON – Following her July 31st January 26 New Jersey, also known as Block 55 Lot 4, tax sale as follows: held in Council Chambers, First Floor, the same to them. As an exchange manufacturing roundtable, Lt. Gover- February 9 as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, owned LOT 8 BLOCK 283 on the tax duplicate Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, February 23 student, I am representing the coun- nor Kim Guadagno last month hosted by Toro Management, LLC. of RAHWAY. Total amount required to Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. on March 9 try I come from everywhere I go, and the first Manufacturing Skills Council The applicant requests Personal train- redeem tax sale certificate no. 20120265 the following Thursdays in 2015 unless March 23 ing studio which is in violation of: is $24,476.84, together with interest from otherwise noted: with every one of my actions. It is meeting and invited government and April 13 Section 184-123 of the Fanwood Land October 31, 2014 and costs of $1,212.44. therefore very important to leave good manufacturing representatives to join in April 27 JANUARY 8, 2015- Use Code. Variance Requested: Use vari- And that unless, at the same time and May 11 REORGANIZATION 7:00 pm impressions on the people I meet. strategic planning of industry-specific, ance; Permitted: n/a; Present: n/a; Pro- place, you or one of you redeem by paying Wednesday, May 27 FEBRUARY 5, 2015 To learn more about the scholar- curriculum-based projects. posed: n/a. the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, June 8 MARCH 5 The applicant will also seek such other then you, and each of you shall be de- ship, visit The meeting was designed to gather June 22 APRIL 9 relief as may be determined necessary at barred and foreclosed of and from all right www.usagermanyscholarship.org. information from industry leaders re- July 13 MAY 7 the public hearing based upon review of and equity of redemption of, in and to the July 27 JUNE 4 AFS-USA administers the program garding what degrees, certifications and the application or amendment(s) to the lands and premises above set out and Wednesday, September 16 JULY 9 in Connecticut; Wasthington, DC; industry-recognized credentials are application. described in the complaint and every part September 28 SEPTEMBER 10 The file pertaining to this application is thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with Delaware; Massachusetts; Maryland; needed to help fill workforce skill gaps Wednesday, October 14 OCTOBER 1 available for public inspection during nor- an absolute and indefeasible estate of Maine; New Hampshire; New Jer- and to strengthen connections between October 26 NOVEMBER 5 mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday inheritance in fee simple in said lands and November 9 DECEMBER 3 industry, government and higher educa- through Friday) from the Secretary of the premises. PUBLIC NOTICE November 23 JANUARY 7, 2016- tion. The information will help guide Planning Board at the Administration Of- Anything to the contrary notwithstand- December 14 REORGANIZATION -7:00 PM TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North ing, redemption shall be permitted up until state policy makers and direct workforce Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. In accordance with the Americans With the entry of final judgment including the In accordance with the Americans With The Tax Assessment List for The Town- agencies and education officials on how Any interested party may appear at said Disabilities Act, any person that might re- whole of the last date upon which judg- Disabilities Act, any person that might re- ship of Scotch Plains for the 2015 Tax Year to provide students and job-seekers with hearing and participate therein in accor- quire special needs should be in touch with ment is entered. quire special needs should be in touch with will be open for inspection on Thursday, the talent and knowledge needed for dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- the Board Office during normal business Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. the Board office during normal business February 26, 2015 between the hours of ning Board. hours so that their needs may be ad- Attorney for Plaintiff hours so that their needs may be ad- 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. in the Tax New Jersey employers. Ms. Guadagno Applicant: dressed. All interested persons may be PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. dressed. All interested persons may be Assessor’s Office, RM. 122, Municipal was joined by Harold J. Wirths, com- Michael Ranieri present and be heard. 290 Route 46 West present and be heard. Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains. missioner of Labor and Workforce De- 2018 Morris Avenue Barbara Horev Denville, New Jersey 07834 Barbara Horev Michael A. Ross, CTA velopment, and Rochelle Hendricks, sec- Union, New Jersey, 07083 Secretary (973) 586-2300 Secretary Tax Assessor 1 T - 01/01/15, The Times Fee: $33.15 1 T - 1/1/15, The Times Fee: $38.25 1 T - 1/1/15, The Leader Fee: $51.51 1 T - 1/1/15, The Times Fee: $33.15 1 T - 1/1/15, The Times Fee: $10.71 retary of Higher Education. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 1, 2015 Page 15 More Government News POPCORN CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 “Top Five” Bill to Make College More Top Shelf 3 popcorns Affordable for Vets Passes One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent TRENTON – Legislation spon- fending our country, and making col- By MICHAEL GOLDBERGER sliding scale of just what the truth sored by Assemblyman Jay Webber lege more accessible will help them film critic is. Especially funny and telling (R-26th, Parsippany) that would help reach their potential in civilian life,” With Chris Rock’s “Top Five,” about the rags-to-riches experience make college affordable for military Asm. Webber said. about a revelatory day in the life of is a visit to the old neighborhood veterans and their families has been The NJTEAM Act was prompted a famous comedian/film star, I ex- where those who knew Andre when, approved by the General Assembly. by Asm. Webber’s comments dur- pected funny, but got much better. unabashedly and with love-jealousy Entitled the “New Jersey Tuition ing the Assembly debate on a bill More or less autobiographical, it’s embellishment, delight in exposing Equality for America’s Military (A-4225) that allows undocumented the classic Pagliacci tale their native son. Of course every- (NJTEAM) Act,” the bill (A-3967) students to pay in-state tuition rates contemporized, about the clown one says they were funnier. Tracy allows all veterans and their children to attend public colleges in New laughing on the outside, crying on Morgan is a hoot. to pay in-state tuition to attend a Jersey. In the Budget Committee the inside, just busting to be taken Meanwhile, back in Tinseltown, public college or university in New and on the floor of the Assembly in seriously. Approaching his 50th Erica is taking care of all the wed- Jersey. December 2013, Asm. Webber birthday, Mr. Rock turns this leaf at ding arrangements, her every deci- “After honorably serving in the pointed out that A-4225 would pro- MAIL FOR HEROES...Since early December, Pingry has been participating in about the same time in his career sion from caterer to place settings military, many veterans find them- vide better treatment for the chil- the Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes program, for which K-5 students sign that Woody Allen added the darker being tweeted for mass consump- selves returning to college in a search dren of undocumented immigrants holiday and Christmas cards that will be sent to members of our armed forces on yin to his zany yang…apprising us tion. Andre, obviously masking his for rewarding careers,” Asm. Webber than American military veterans and active duty and to our veterans in Veterans hospitals. As part of the program of the headier, more weighty as- chagrin, has nothing to say about said. “Offering in-state rates at our their children who, as citizens of Lower School students in Kerry MacIntosh's third-grade class on the Short Hills pects of his ruminations. it…after all, “weddings are for high-quality state schools to these other states, do not qualify for in- Campus write cards of thanks, encouragement, and holiday cheer to be sent to Here, he is Andre Allen, for- women.” But journalist Chelsea patriots can help make their future state rates at Rutgers and other pub- members of the U.S. Armed Forces serving overseas and distributed to veterans merly of the New York City projects, questions the passivity. “Ok, Ok,” goals more affordable, and gives us a lic institutions. in New Jersey. and now a rich movie star on final Andre concedes…Erica helped the chance to honor them for their ser- Only a month after Asm. Webber’s approach to the celebrity wedding recovering alcoholic get clean. A vice.” public comments, the Senate version of the year. Scheduled to be broad- flashback showing him at his nadir Currently, Rowan University in of the NJTEAM Act was introduced. State Senate Passes Kean’s cast around the globe, it will link while in Houston for a gig features Glassboro and Richard Stockton “As a primary sponsor of the him to reality-TV luminary Erica Cedric the Entertainer in a riotous College in Galloway Township ex- NJTEAM Act and its predecessor Jobs Bill To Foster Innovation Long, a fame-seeker personified stint that is at once calamitously tend in-state tuition rates to all veter- (A-2622) since the day it was intro- played by Gabrielle Union. You’d and tragically funny. ans. duced on February 20 of this year, I TRENTON — The state Senate Senator Kean during a recent tour of think he’d be happy. But alas, There is plenty of humor through- “We want these brave men and am proud and pleased to see it take has unanimously passed legislation one of New Jersey’s key innovation though there is trouble in paradise, out the mini-biography, though women to make New Jersey home. another step toward becoming law,” sponsored by Senate Minority engines, Bell Labs. It quickly gar- serendipitously arriving to get to rarely freestanding and simply to They have contributed greatly to de- Asm. Webber said. Leader Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21st, nered bipartisan sponsorship from the bottom of said rub is Rosario get a laugh. “Top Five” is first about Westfield) to create a post-doctoral Senate Democrat Budget Commit- Dawson’s Chelsea Brown, a single the human condition, the contex- fellowship program that would en- tee Chairman Paul Sarlo (D-36th, mom and struggling reporter with tual drollery emanating from its Dem Package to Reform hance cutting-edge industrial re- Wood-Ridge). some heavy baggage of her own. observations. This entails a search and development in New Jer- Senator Kean’s “Fostering Inno- Yeah, you can figure out where scattershot treatment of just about sey. vation” event marked the beginning this is headed. But that’s OK be- anything under the sun, but with Expungement Laws Passes More specifically, the bill, S-2442, of Senate Republicans’ statewide cause the going is good. Mr. Rock, special attention paid to race rela- TRENTON – A two-bill legisla- Lastly, the bill would require the would use existing, underutilized rollout of a new six-tiered job cre- who wrote, directed and then tions and the war between the sexes. tive package sponsored by Assembly courts to order the expungement of funds to create a fellowship pro- ation and economic growth pack- plopped himself into the center of Plus, there is a fulfilling of that Democrats, including Jerry Green (D- all records and information pertain- gram to attract the next generation age, which the GOP said would not his candid divulgences, peppers the long-established tradition when 22nd, Plainfield), and Annette ing to an arrest or charge at the time of innovators to New Jersey, helping cost taxpayers extra money and road to a bevy of life-affirming one’s funny business goes Holly- Quijano (D-20th, Elizabeth), to re- of the dismissal, acquittal or dis- to develop an innovative ecosystem should attract more bipartisan spon- epiphanies with scads of humorous wood. Like Jack Benny, Phil Sil- form New Jersey’s expungement laws charge. The bill would set forth cer- and creative network. sors and support. commentary along the way. vers, Red Skelton and other top has been approved by the General tain procedural requirements for a “This bill will help make New Earlier this month, Senator Re- We tune in just in time to witness bananas who have memorialized Assembly. grant of automatic expungement and Jersey a beacon for innovation, tech- publican Leader Diane Allen (D- the fallout resulting from Andre’s their talent on the silver screen, The first bill (A-206-471-1663- no fee would be charged. When an nological ingenuity and development 7th, Burlington) held the second just released, would-be piècede Chris Rock assumes his place as 2879-3060-3108) would reduce the expungement of an arrest or charge opportunities,” Sen. Kean said. “It rollout event at Burlington County résistance, “Uprize,” a graphic, no our alter-everyman. Traversing statutory waiting period for an not resulting in conviction is not or- will create greater opportunities for Institute of Technology, during holds-barred chronicling of the Hai- life’s travails, he is the comedian as expungement from 10 years to five dered by the court, the individual the workforce, develop this state’s which she unveiled “Developing tian slave rebellion. So far, the box Houdini, extricating himself from years from the date of the person’s would be allowed, at any time fol- future workforce pipeline and open New Jersey’s Workforce” bills. On office is not so good. The general the crucible in which the plot has last conviction, payment of fine, sat- lowing the disposition of the pro- new avenues for success with a top- January 6, 2015, Senator Joe buzz and upshot? ‘We liked you placed him by virtue of his wit. Of isfactory completion of probation or ceedings, to petition the courts for an notch innovation network. New Jer- Pennacchio (R-26th, Montville) will better when you were funny.’ But, course he is likeable. But above all, parole, or release from incarceration, expungement. The bill would provide sey needs all of these things to be a be touring Honeywell and rolling just like Joel McCrea’s John L. as purveyor of those sensitive is- whichever is later, in the case of an that an expungement related to dis- true economic force once again, and out the “Lowering Excessive Costs” Sullivan, comic filmmaker sues that need a good, cathartic indictable offense. In the case of a missal, acquittal or discharge would I am confident that our Assembly bills within the new jobs package. extraordinaire in Preston Sturges’s airing, he is trustworthy. disorderly persons or petty disorderly not bar any future expungement. colleagues will recognize this and The aforementioned jobs pack- masterful “Sullivan’s Travels” A superb cast of supporting play- persons offense, the waiting period “The lingering effects of a criminal pass the bill to Governor Christie.” age supplements Senate Republican (1941), he wants to be appreciated ers supplies filigree for the charac- would be reduced from five years to record can make the difference be- S-2442 is among several “Foster- Solutions to Make New Jersey the for his humanitarian insight and ter sketch. Particularly informing three years. tween successful reintegration and ing Innovation” bills announced by Place to Be. kinship with his fellow man. is the bond Andre shares with Silk, “Expungement offers an incentive reentry. These individuals went However, there is no time to his childhood pal-turned-body- against recidivism. It gives people through the judicial process and were dwell and stew, at least not without guard/personal manager, excel- who currently have little chance of absolved,” Asw. Quijano said. “The See it all on the web in color . . . also negotiating the whirlwind of lently exacted by J.B. Smoove. finding legal employment the oppor- sooner their records are expunged, the www.goleader.com hoops and barrels a headliner must Symbolic of the love and friend- tunity to leave past mistakes behind sooner they can get back to normal.” slip through on a daily basis. The ship necessary to making sure fame them, find a job and be productive,” The second bill (A-1815) would feverish time management, skill- doesn’t consume those talented Asm. Green said. “The fact of the establish the “Expungement Study fully depicted via astute direction folk lucky enough to attain it, the matter is, the system is working Commission.” The commission and editing, allows Mr. Rock to chemistry movingly speaks of re- against those individuals who have would be tasked with studying visit his protagonist’s past and lationships. It’s this sort of insight served their time and want to change whether expungement of convictions present in quick-spinning, Lazy that, despite the plot’s comfort- and do better.” should be automatic, without the ne- Susan style, with Miss Dawson’s able predictability, should put “Top The bill would also grant auto- cessity for a petition to the state Su- splendidly etched, pretty observer Five” high upon your movie going matic expungement of the records of perior Court, and whether the in tow to serve as tacit moral center. list. a criminal conviction to certain per- expungement of multiple offenses The recurring theme, a demand *** sons who have completed a sentence should be allowed, as well as any harped upon ad nauseam by both “Top Five,” rated R, is a to a term of special probation, com- other related expungement issues. Andre and Chelsea as they navigate Paramount Pictures release di- monly referred to as drug court. The The commission would include as NYC and attempt to also find ran- rected by Chris Rock and stars court would be permitted to order the part of its study an examination of the dom oases from their chosen rat Chris Rock, Rosario Dawson expungement of all records and in- impact of a criminal conviction on races, is honesty, a commodity com- and J.B. Smoove. Running time: formation relating to all prior crimi- various aspects of life for a convicted plexly subject to each character’s 102 minutes. nal arrests, detention, convictions and persons including, but not limited to, proceedings, provided the person employment, licensing, housing and satisfactorily completed a substance education. The commission would abuse treatment program as ordered be required to submit a final report by the court and was not convicted of within 18 months after organizing to      
     any crime, or adjudged a disorderly the governor and the Legislature. The person or petty disorderly person, commission would expire on the 30th ALL ABOARD...Kindergarten students at Lincoln School in Westfield recently    
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class enjoyed reading this popular book, wearing their wintery pajamas with An individual would not be eligible The bill (A-206-471-1663-2879- train tickets in hand. Donning train conductor hats in Mrs. Surace’s kindergar-           for automatic expungement if the 3060-3108) was approved 71-3-1, ten class are from left: Reese Leavitt, Anthony Narciso and Gavin Martin. records include a conviction for any and the bill (A-1815) was approved            offense barred from expungement 68-0-0. Both bills now await further )   * under current law. consideration by the state Senate. Bill to Boost UEZs &   
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The surcharge ban enterprise zones (UEZs) be de- ing several incentives designed to pro- would be paid off over four years for Generators posited to the accounts held in the mote hiring and investment in urban TO USE surcharges under $2,300 and six Enterprise Zone Assistance Fund in communities. Originally the program In Apt. Blds. Passes the name of the respective municipali- also sent sales tax revenue back to the years if exceeding that amount. The TRENTON – Legislation spon- bill is estimated to cost $33 million ties having UEZs. The remaining 70 municipalities to pay for needed ser- LEADER/TIMES sored by Assembly Democrats to percent of those revenues would be vices such as police presence and pub- in lost revenue due to the excessive ensure that residents of multiple-unit length of the payback time frame. deposited in the state’s general fund. lic works, as well as marketing, pro- housing facilities have access to The bill’s sponsors said the change motional and support services for busi- CLASSIFIED ADS “All the money from these sur- power during emergencies was ap- charges goes to pay off Economic would help urban areas compete for nesses and other beneficial items. proved 47-20-6 by the full Assembly shoppers, attract new businesses and However, that aspect of the program IN 2015 TO Development Authority bonds,” Asm. on Thursday. Carroll said. “This securitization prosper economically.“The Urban was removed in the 2011 state budget, The bill, A-864, would require Enterprise Zone initiative is one of leaving only the reduced sales tax. scheme was commenced under Gov- newly-constructed multiple dwell- ernor Jim McGreevey and it is a statu- our state’s most powerful economic This bill would restore roughly a ings with 25 or more residential units drivers and this legislation would be third of the original sales tax revenue tory authorization. Republicans voted to install standby generators to pro- Buy • Sell • Exchange against it and there was Democrat a strong step toward once again rev- to the municipalities – a total of $27 vide electricity during an emergency. ving the program up and helping our million in direct state investment in support. The generators would be reserved for “These bonds are used for de- urban areas be more competitive,” the UEZ program – while also pre- emergency use when needed to pro- said Assembly Vincent Prieto (D- serving the 3.5 percent sales tax rate. Minimum Cost velopment projects in our state,” tect the general health, safety and Asm. Carroll explained. “If the 32nd, Secaucus), who represents UEZ The bill includes safeguards to en- welfare of residents during a contin- communities Guttenberg, Kearny, sure that the sales tax revenue is spent state faces default on these finan- ued power outage. cial instruments, we would then be North Bergen and West New York only on approved measures, and mu- Under the bill, the generator must and is one of the bill’s sponsors. “Our nicipalities would have to justify ex- Maximum Results forced to dip into general revenues. at least have the ability to provide If we do that, we would we be urban areas cannot succeed economi- penditures to the Department of Com- electricity to a common use area for cally if we do not provide the proper munity Affairs. The funding would violating the constitutional pro- the operation of medical equipment scription on borrowing without investments into them, and the UEZ provide direct property tax relief to including, but not limited to, portable program is the single best way we can these municipalities by funding items The Westfield Leader voter approval. oxygen units and motorized wheel- “As I understand the scenario, help these cities and their residents such as police presence in UEZs and chairs. The emergency generators and businesses prosper.” landscaping and maintenance costs to The Scotch Plains – Fanwood Governor McGreevey and the Demo- would be checked weekly, tested crats wanted to use future MVC fines “The UEZ program is a proven beautify shopping areas, making them under load monthly and serviced by winner, but we can make it better,” more attractive to consumers, accord- TIMES the manager or operator of the units. said Annette Quijano (D-20th, ing to a press release from the Assem- Probitas Verus Honos The measure now heads to the Sen- Union), who represent UEZ munici- bly Majority Office. The bill will now 908-232-4407 goleader.com/classifieds ate for consideration. palities Elizabeth, Hillside and be referred to the state Senate. Page 16 Thursday, January 1, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Rockin BBQ With Elvis Impersonator To Benefit Kenilworth Historical Society KENILWORTH – On Saturday, ably captures the voice, passion, complete command of the audience January 10 the Kenilworth Histori- style and appearance of the legend- that Elvis brought to the world of cal Society will present a Rockin’ ary Elvis Presley. Mr. Barone, who music. Mr. Barone began entertain- BBQ With The King, a fun-filled for many years has entertained fans ing as a teenager who excelled in throughout the United States and musical theatre. His career as an abroad, will present “A Tribute to Elvis tribute artist was launched by Elvis Through the Years,” a live a simple request to perform at an performance of favorite “Elvis” Oldies Show. Through his award- songs from the 1950s-‘70s, for lis- winning performances worldwide, tening and dancing pleasure. Dur- Mr. Barone has built lasting friend- ing the evening, a delicious and ships and a large fan base from a plentiful three-course chicken and mutual love of Elvis’ music. ribs dinner prepared by the popular Proceeds from the Rockin’ BBQ fine caterer Two Fish and Five With The King will benefit the Loaves of Union will be served. Kenilworth Historical Society’s Admission is $50. Advance res- Oswald J. Nitschke House (c. 1880) ervations are required. The event living history museum and cultural seating plan accommodates eight arts center by helping defray the LEGALLY FABULOUS...Garwood's Lincoln School Class of 2015 recently put on the fabulously fun international award- people per table. Early reservations cost of an elevator that makes all winning musical Legally Blonde, Jr. based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde. The play follows the transformation of Elle are encouraged to ensure availabil- levels of the newly restored site Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. The production was directed by the ity. For reservations/tickets, please fully accessible to everyone. district's music teacher, Mr. Armando Gonzalez. The performance marked the 36th consecutive production presented each call (908) 709-0434 or (908) 709- The Kenilworth Historical Soci- year by the 8th grade graduating class of Garwood Public Schools. 0391. Tickets are also being sold at ety is an independent, volunteer- Especially Yours Florist located at based, non-profit, tax-exempt, 13 North 20th Street, Kenilworth. 501(c)3 organization dedicated to NJWA Rock Performance Workshop to Jim Barone as Elvis Presley Mr. Barone’s performances are the research, preservation and in- based on a full repertoire of Elvis terpretation of the Oswald J. evening of great live Elvis music Presley music and embody the pas- Nitschke House, local history and Perform at Crossroads on January 10 and a barbecue-style dinner, at the sion, playful swagger, humor and culture. Kenilworth Veterans Center located WESTFIELD – The New Jersey Garwood. The concert will feature gether in their groups. We’ve re- at 33 South 21st Street from 6 p.m. Workshop for the Arts (NJWA) the groups Spkyed and El Guapo ceived many compliments from the to 11 p.m. Rock Performance Workshop will composed of teen musicians from downtown Westfield community The event will feature award-win- present a live concert on Saturday, the Westfield area. during rehearsals this session and I ning “Elvis” tribute artist/singer- January 10 at 5:15 p.m., at The The sets will feature songs by am confident that any rock fan at- entertainer Jim Barone, who remark- Crossroads, 78 North Avenue, bands including Guns ‘N’ Roses, tending this event will have a great Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Ozzy, Franz time hearing Spyked and El Guapo Fly Fishing Show Ferdinand, Snow Patrol, and more. play.” Improv Troupe to This diverse show will appeal to To find out more about the Rock To be Held in Somerset rock fans of all ages and interests. Performance Workshop winter ses- Perform in Montclair SOMERSET – Opening day of the Proceeds from the $5 admission will sion starting in February, or the Intro MONTCLAIR – Lunatic Fringe, 2015 fishing season throughout the benefit the Rock Performance Work- to Rock Performance class which New Jersey’s top improv troupe will northeast is right around the corner shop of the New Jersey Workshop has an on-demand schedule, call perform on Saturday, January 17 at when the annual Fly Fishing Show for the Arts. (908) 789-9696 or visit the NJWA 8 p.m. at the Glen Ridge Train Sta- swings open its doors on Friday, Janu- Under direction of guitarist Glen studios at 150-152 East Broad St., tion at 228 Ridgewood Avenue at ary 23 at the Garden State Exhibit Brown and percussionist John Westfield. the corner of Bloomfield Avenue. Center. Bryan, the groups Spyked and El For information on this or any New Jersey’s oldest continuously The facility, 50 Atrium Drive, Guapo have met weekly on Satur- other program of the NJWA, log on performing improv comedy troupe, Somerset, will play host to a virtual day nights at the NJWA studios to to njworkshopforthearts.com. Lunatic Fringe has been perform- three ring circus of all-things-fly-fish- guide these young musicians as they ing comedy without a script and ing with casting demonstrations, fly- perfect musical skills and enjoy the without a net since 1997. The co- tying, films, a Women’s Fly Fishing atmosphere of rocking out with Coming Next Week medians combine music, audience Showcase, and the newest tackle and peers. Susan M. 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WESTFIELD AREA Y HAPPY NEW YEAR! 220 Clark St., Westfield ∙ 908-233-2700 ∙ www.westfieldynj.org Strengthening the communities of Cranford, Garwood, Mountainside and Westfield since 1923. ShovlinMattress.com Financial assistance is available. Page S-1 Thursday, January 1, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary STEVE WILLS LEADS CRANFORD WITH 23 POINTS, SEAN LEONARD BUCKETS 10 POINTS Mt. Olive’s 26-Point Surge Burns Cougar Cagers, 75-70

on to the lead during a furious “There is no question that we point shooting of Fonseca and and they almost got the best of us By ALEX LOWE Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mount Olive rally in the final three are a little inexperienced this sea- Hunter Remley, outscoring the doing that. I think when they minutes. son,” said Huber. “We’ve got Marauders, 13-4, to grab a 48- tried to run with us then we were A loss is a loss, but some losses “We were up by 11 points and eleven kids from the football team 42 edge. in control.” hurt more than others. The we started turning the ball over on our roster this year and they “I think we started off the game Wills had a big game for Cranford High School boys’ bas- late,” said Cougar Head Coach got a late start on practice, so a little soft,” said Wise afterward. Cranford. Wills scored 10 of his ketball team suffered one of those Ryan Huber. “That really is the that is part of it. Still, we broke “We weren’t controlling the boards 23 points in the fourth quarter in particularly painful setbacks at story of the game. We lost our down in the final minutes and and we did not play aggressively helping the Cougars extend to a the Cougar Classic on December composure. We stopped going to started settling for jumpers. It on defense. I think we sat back 66-55 lead late in the game. 27 in dropping a 75-70 decision the basket. We gave them the was not at all like how we played too much on offense. They Sean Leonard added 10 points to Mount Olive at Martin Gymna- opportunity to get back into the in building the lead.” (Cranford) wanted to get us into for Cranford in defeat. Mount sium in Cranford. Leading by 11 game and they took advantage Cranford came out fast to start a three point shooting contest Oilve got 20 points from Chris points with under three minutes of it. It was very disappointing.” the game, outscoring Mount Ol- Grillo and 15 points from Jason to play, the Cougars were unable With three minutes remaining, ive 7-0 on their way to a 19-10 D. Blair Corbin’s Drury. to withstand the wilting pressure the Cougars led, 66-55, but then advantage by the end of the open- Raiders With the loss, Cranford was defense that Mount Olive threw at it all fell apart. The visiting Ma- ing quarter. Hunter Remley slated to face West Orange in the them as they watched a potential rauders scored 20 points in that scored seven points in the first Blue Devils consolation game of the Cougar first win of the season turn into a time period to overtake Cranford period with Wills chipping in six Cougars Classic Monday afternoon. Mount third straight loss. and snatch victory from the jaws points. Walk Down Memory Lane Olive would move on to face Cranford (0-3) played perhaps of defeat. Mount Olive (2-0) came into Walk Down Memory Lane Dickinson, which downed West its finest basketball of the young Mount Olive’s Chris Grillo the game featuring Donte Wise, Orange earlier in the day. season throughout much of the drained a three pointer with 2:40 one of the finest players in North A Blast from the Past Mt. Olive 10 28 11 26 75 game, matching their opponent to play and the Marauders’ press Jersey. The 6’3” senior offered Cranford 19 16 18 17 70 basket for basket in the transi- defense forced three Cougar turn- glimpses of the talent that has tion game and moving the ball overs during the next minute, made him a prized target for crisply on offense. The Cougars sparking a 10-0 run by the visi- several Division 1 programs. Wise built a 10-1 lead to start the tors. Cougar David Fonseca sank scored on two thunderous dunks game and opened up 11-point a pair of free throws to give the late in the first quarter. The first advantages twice in the fourth Cougars a 68-65 advantage with came off of a baseline drive to the quarter, but they could not hold 1:21 to play but Mount Olive basket and the second coming answered with back-to-back off of an alley-oop pass from Reading is Good For You three point shots by Jason Drury Ronson Gay. (15 points) that gave the visitors Wise would finish with 24 points, a 71-70 lead with :29 left. four blocked shots and a pair of After another turnover, Ma- steals. Despite Wise’s Herculean rauder Ronson Gay rolled in a performance, Cranford played lay-up to make the score, 73-70, efficiently enough to keep Mount with :17 left. Cranford had one Olive at bay, fending off several last chance to tie the score with runs. Mount Olive used a strong a three point shot but Hunter second quarter to outscore the Remley’s pass to senior forward Cougars, 28-16, and pull ahead, Steve Wills slipped through his 38-35 by the half. grasp and went out of bounds Cranford surged back into the goleader.com/subscribe with :02 remaining. lead though early in the third quarter, behind the hot three- See & Subscribe at BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo Probitas Verus Honos David B. Corbin (January 5, 2012 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times DRIVING TO THE BASKET…Cougar Jess McCoy, No. 20, drives to the Submit commentary and items for publishing. basket for a lay-up during the championship game with West Orange on Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste December 29, 2011. The Cougars won, 38-32. Page S-2 Thursday, January 1, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Westfield Blue Devil Icemen Fall to Ridge Red Devils, 3-0 – photos courtesy of Joe Rinaldi Page S-3 Thursday, January 1, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Lady Blue Devils Open Hoops Season vs the Pat School, 3-0 – photos courtesy of Joe Rinaldi Page S-4 Thursday, January 1, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Blue Devil Boys Halt SPF Raiders in Basketball, 74-43 – photos courtesy of Joe Rinaldi Page S-5 Thursday, January 1, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Spurlock Wins 220-lb Crown at Roselle Park Mat Tourney – photos by David B. Corbin Page S-6 Thursday, January 1, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Pro & College Highlights of 2014 – photos by Jim O’Connor (njsportpics) of Scotch Plains Page S-7 Thursday, January 1, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Pro & College Highlights of 2014 – photos by Jim O’Connor (njsportpics) of Scotch Plains Page S-8 Thursday, January 1, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary 2014 Year In Review: June Through December

JUNE board of education voted to move A debate over the health of “Old ter storage. Some township com- The board voted unanimously Cranford seven custodians to other schools Peppy,” the some 200-year-old mittee members questioned if this to have H2M Associates of The planning board began hear- in the district. Pepperidge tree situated in Lin- was a “Band-Aid” or a permanent Parsippany conduct an “In Need ing an application by Emanuel The township committee coln Park, was put forth at the fix to flooding in the area. of Redevelopment” study for the Nimrud, who sought permission adopted an ordinance appropri- township committee’s August 11 Residents of Sailer and Scherer largely abandoned Casale Sheet to construct a three-story build- ating $5,455,000 to fund more workshop meeting. Professionals Streets, which are off of North Metal and Petro Plastics proper- ing with retail on the first floor than $4 million in milling, paving had said the tree was decaying. Avenue, said they had experienced ties on South Avenue. and six apartments on the sec- and curbing of roads, as well as Cranford schools saw a new an infestation of rats. The Westfield The board of education and ond and third floors at 496 Cen- addressing some drainage issues face in the halls this year, a Regional Board of Health disagreed teachers’ union reached an im- tennial Avenue, a B-3 Zone. The of streets; equipment for the De- school resource officer. Detec- with the term “infestation,” and passe in collective bargaining ne- site formerly housed Arnold’s Pest partment of Public Works (DPW), tive Matthew Nazzaro was se- said the health department found gotiations and would proceed to Control, which burned down. police and fire departments, and lected as the school resource two rat holes in the area. mediation to resolve the dispute. The board of trustees and gov- improvements to Lincoln, officer. He would split his time The Cranford Planning Board The board heard from about a ernors for Union County College Sherman and Roosevelt Parks. between all the schools in the denied, by a 8-0 vote, Emanuel dozen parents of first-grade stu- (UCC) unanimously voted to ac- The Union County Improvement community during school hours. Nimrud’s application to permit dents, who expressed concern over cept the Union County Freehold- Authority (UCIA) presented Union Garwood construction of a new multi-use class size. The first grade was split ers’ offer to build a sports com- County College’s plans to the A New Jersey State Superior building and parking lot at 496 into two classes of 25 and 26 plex at Oak Ridge Park in Clark, planning board to build a 39,842- Court judge removed Council- Centennial Avenue. Mr. Nimrud children, forcing students to share with the caveat being they dis- square-foot, two-story addition man Jim Mathieu as an individual was looking to redevelop the site supplies and reducing the indi- cuss other county venues as well. at the college’s Nomahegan Hall. defendant in a lawsuit brought that once housed Arnold’s Pest vidual attention given to each. Garwood It would include a student center by Borough Clerk Christina Control and two apartments that Borough Democratic mayoral Sal Piarulli beat incumbent Pat on the ground floor and class- Ariemma that also named the were destroyed by a fire. candidate Charles Lombardo Quattrocchi for the Republican rooms, labs and faculty offices borough, the mayor and bor- Garwood Borough Council touted his decades of experience nomination for Garwood mayor on the second floor. ough council. members Bill Nierstedt and Sara in government while Republican in the Primary Election, topping a Six candidates filed for three Cranford was working with a Todisco asked the township com- Sal Piarulli repeatedly emphasized sweep for Councilman Jim seats on the Cranford Board of new engineering firm to explore mittee about the flood-control his campaign theme of reducing Mathieu’s conservative faction, Education: incumbents Michael widening the Orchard Brook, program for the Orchard Brook. the tax load on residents as the which also took control of the C. Caulfield, JoAnn Boyle and Garwood Mayor Pat Quattrocchi The Orchard Brook is connected two squared off in a Garwood borough’s GOP committee by Trevor Shaw, along with Lisa told the borough council, but to the Garwood Brook, which has mayoral candidates’ forum at The winning six of eight seats. Carbone, Daniel DeMarco and Borough Engineer Don Guarriello flooded residential neighbor- Pointe condominium clubhouse. Mr. Piarulli won 113 to 99, earn- Jacqueline Carr. said he thought any plans prob- hoods in Garwood. Candidates for borough council ing the right to face Democrat Garwood ably would need new approval OCTOBER faced off at The Pointe condo- and former councilman Charles The board of education awarded from the state. Cranford minium complex like their may- Lombardo, who ran unopposed in a new five-year contract to Su- SEPTEMBER Residents questioned the town- oral counterparts, but without his party’s Primary, in November. perintendent of Schools Teresa Garwood ship committee’s decision to hire much of the rancor of the debate The borough council directed Quigley, with an annual salary of The council said the baseball a part-time, contracted town- between the executive hopefuls. the planning board to conduct an $135,000. field needed to be re-graded and ship engineer versus hiring a full- NOVEMBER “Area in Need of Redevelopment” Borough Council members said the basketball courts resurfaced time staffer. Garwood study for the abandoned Casale they would engage Cranford of- at the Athletic Field Complex due As the fire department bid fare- Charles Lombardo defeated Re- factory property on South Av- ficials regarding widening the Or- to ponding in those areas. well to Fire Captains Frank publican Sal Piarulli by 26 votes enue, including an eminent do- chard Brook to address flooding The board of education approved Genova and Dan Thorn, who out of more than 1,200 cast on main provision that drew a sharp concerns of Garwood residents, an expenditure of $372,794 from served more than 25 years with Election Day, becoming objection from Councilman Jim who said water had approached its capital reserve fund to pay for the department, it made six ap- Garwood’s next mayor and lead- Mathieu, who questioned the au- their homes twice in as many repairs to Washington School on pointments, effective November ing a Democratic sweep on the thority of local governments to days during June storms. East Street, currently being used 1, to the department. borough council. Democratic in- take an individual’s property for Four candidates filed for three for day care and preschool by the Garwood cumbents Sara Todisco and Lou a non-public use. Councilman Bill seats on the board of education, Westfield Area Y. The need for the The planning board faced a le- Petruzzelli retained their seats, Nierstedt said the purpose is to three of them incumbents: Board repairs developed when a ceiling gal challenge from two of its own beating back Republican challeng- ensure that the borough will be President Christine Guerriero, in one classroom fell in the early members and two other resi- ers Carol Kearney and Tina Simitz. able to obtain public parking. Aaron Watkins and Linda Koenig. morning hours, and an inspection dents over its decision to ap- Garwood BOE incumbents JULY Kimberly Ficarra filed for an un- revealed asbestos. prove a zoning variance that Christine Guerriero, Aaron Cranford expired term on the board. Cranford would allow nine town homes to Watkins and Linda Koenig were Despite the pleas of parents Construction was to begin on be built in a single-family area at unopposed in their quest for re- and students who packed a meet- AUGUST High Street to install new water the north end of Walnut Street election to full three-year terms, ing at Lincoln Avenue School, the Cranford pipes underground for storm wa- across Fourth Avenue. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-9 Thursday, January 1, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Year in Review: June – December ** Garwood/Cranford Letters to the Editor ** as was Kimberly Ficarra to a two- An amendment to an ordinance year unexpired board seat. that specifies a new property Garwood/Cranford Neighbors Should Be Very The borough council revised its maintenance code – The Inter- regulations governing parks and national Property Maintenance Aware of Hidi Development Appeal facilities to state that the flood- Code –was passed unanimously As you may know, the devel- from a Superior Court judge in Planning Board meeting deliber- lights at the new Athletic Field on first reading by the township oper application for this property Elizabeth. The character of the ating on part two. Speak out Complex will be shut off at 10 p.m. committee. The purpose of the (484 Fourth Ave.) was split into neighborhood is at risk due to this against it again. The board meet- The board decided, 7-to-2, to code is to regulate the care, main- two parts. The first part was ill-conceived high-density proposal. ing will be held 7:30 p.m., grant Sandra Sep a certificate of tenance, security and upkeep of heard and approved by the Join us to fight this now. We Wednesday, January 14th, 2015 non-conformity to rebuild her the exterior of vacant and aban- Garwood Planning board to de- need your support. If the time at Borough Hall. two-family rental home at 304 doned residential properties that velop nine townhouses on a comes, please share in the costs. Contact us with any questions: Center Street. The action will are under foreclosure. single- family zoned lot. We are fighting for the integrity allow her to rebuild the home as A current business owner of Three Hidi neighbors and two of the neighborhood and seek for Bruce Paterson 956-5651 a two-family structure despite it Riverfront at Cranford Station planning board members claim the judge to rule in the Ileen Bocchino Cuccaro 410-3732 being in a single-family zone. rerouted the outflow of his sump the part one approval process was neighborhood’s favor. Horace and David Corbin 232-4407 Cranford pumps to flow to South Avenue flawed and thus have appealed Please attend the next Garwood Garwood Republican incumbents Andis as a remedy to flooding on High the ruling to Superior Court. Kalnins and Lisa Adubato were Street from his sump discharge. One of many issues is that the re-elected for second, three-year Four new businesses are to open developer had not shown hard- I Agree Councilman, terms on the township commit- at Riverfront at Cranford Sta- ship or cause that it was impos- tee over Democrats Robert tion: A liquor license will be shared sible to build the three homes on We Are Paying For It Salvatore and Brian McCarthy. by River and Rail Cantina, a Mexi- that property, as was previously This past weekend I took my Christmas gifts that we deem not Their win maintains the 4-1 Re- can restaurant slated for the cor- directed by the planning board – publican majority on the town- ner space; Social Cranford, a two youngest children to the necessary or a complete waste and as per Garwood’s zoning and brand spanking new Garwood of money and resources. He went ship committee. banquet space to be housed up- master plans. Lisa Carbone, Daniel DeMarco stairs, and Station Wine and Spir- Athletic Complex promising they on to write that we are paying for Despite that, the planning board would get to play in the new it, which is correct, we, the tax- and incumbent Jo Ann Boyle won its, next to River and Rail. Ciao went against its own previous board of education seats on Elec- Bella will open in the space across playground area. One would think payers, will be paying for this for ruling. Those in attendance are that $3.2 million would at the a very long time. tion Day. They defeated Michael the courtyard from Pastosa. aware of this. Caulfield and Trevor Shaw, both The following is Union County very least live up to the hype of The day prior to its opening Though step one was approved, a top-notch facility where kids ceremony, the town had our DPW incumbents, and Jacqueline Carr. news involving Cranford and the developer can proceed at his The board of education (BOE) Garwood that occurred in 2014. would swing and slide and jump work eight hours of overtime to own risk if this appeal goes around like they can at surround- clean up the facility. In a town decided to make full-day kinder- MARCH against him. The developer is garten a goal of the board to Union County Manager Al Faella ing parks. where officials will fine seniors proceeding with the second phase Sadly, our high priced, tax- for not bagging leaves, those present to the New Jersey Qual- released his executive budget of of the application. ity Single Accountability Con- $507.4 million with $330.9 mil- payer- funded facility pales in same officials find it acceptable We objectors feel the appeal comparison to those other parks, to waste time, money and re- tinuum (QSAC). lion to be raised in taxes, a $13- claims are valid and seek a ruling A liquor license transfer from million increase over 2013. Union but I was still hopeful. sources for their own photo-op. Primavera Liquors to Riverfront County’s proposed budget in- Let’s go run around the high I do agree with Councilman Liquor was granted by resolution cluded a $3-million increase in plex at the rear of the campus on tech $3.2-million field that will Nierstadt and urge residents to by the township committee. debt service due to improve- the Cranford/Westfield border, surely make my kids professional use the facilities as much as pos- Riverfront Liquor is wholly owned ments of the Cranford campus of saying the project would only athletes. The same field that we sible because we are paying for by Zygmunt Wilf of 500 Ashwood Union County College. make matters worse in the flood- were promised would be main- it. I also agree that we must take Road, Springfield. Mr. Wilf owns APRIL prone township. tained at no extra cost as part of care of it because it is quite Garden Communities, which The Freeholders said they would AUGUST the DPW every day job and vol- obvious that our elected officials owns Riverfront at Cranford Sta- not fund Union County College’s The County Clerk’s office moved unteers giving their time. and others that promised to tion, the newly-built, three-story (UCC) proposed soccer/lacrosse ahead with plans to create an Instead the field, just two weeks maintain it at no cost have al- apartment building with retail. field with an athletic track near election app for smart phones. after it “opened,” was riddled ready abandoned that promise. The New Jersey Department of the rear entrance of the Cranford Undersheriff Vincent DeTrolio an- with litter. Plastic bottles and If you see others not doing Environmental Protection told campus. nounced he would retire after 36 wrappers lay all around like we their part, please call them out or Cranford officials the plans to Cranford residents living near years in the sheriff’s department, were venturing through a gar- at the very least notify Council- modify Orchard Brook, a tribu- Union County College(UCC) in the last 13 years as undersheriff. bage dump. man Nierstadt so he can alarm tary of the Rahway River, no the township urged the Free- Michael Frank, a 27-year vet- Garwood Councilman Bill the volunteers to show up and longer meet with regulations and holders Board to do all it could to eran of the Union County Sheriff’s Nierstedt recently wrote that this maintain accordingly. need to be more environmen- stop the college from proceeding Office (UCSO), was sworn in as complex is a Christmas gift. The Sal Piarulli tally sensitive. with constructing a sports com- the new undersheriff. difference is that we can return Garwood Page S-10 Thursday, January 1, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Please, Garwood Residents, Let’s GW Discusses Permit Parking on Streets Keep Our New Field Litter Free By DELL SIMEONE lice Chief Bruce Underhill: Second into law. Ms. Tarantino said, “We About two weeks before Christ- litter on the field. The Garwood Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Avenue, the 10, 100, 200, 300 are still negotiating for spots.” mas, Garwood residents received Baseball League volunteers will GARWOOD – The borough coun- and 400 blocks from the Cranford Also at the agenda meeting, a fantastic present. While we have continue to maintain the baseball cil met on the evening of Decem- border to North Maple Street, both Councilwoman Sara Todisco said to pay for it ourselves (Santa field themselves, and our unpar- ber 23 at which time outgoing north and south sides; Third Av- that Stephen Greeet, the couldn’t fit it into his pack), I still alleled seven-member Depart- Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi enue, the 10, 100, 200, 300, 400 borough’s representative to the consider it a gift and look forward ment of Public Works crew will thanked the department heads and 500 blocks from the Cranford Rahway Valley Sewerage Author- to Garwood children (and adults) maintain the rest of the site as and personnel who worked with border to North Maple Street, both ity, reported to her that the using it for many, many years to they always have, but the quality her for the past four years. north and south sides; North Maple borough’s rate would increase next come. of the day-to-day appearance of At the agenda meeting, Council Street, 100, 200, 300 blocks, both year by 17 percent or $90,000, Dedicated on December 14 with the outdoor facilities is up to us. President Ann Tarantino reported east and west sides; Cedar Street, which could cause a rise in taxes about 100 adults present, and 40 I urge everyone to tell our chil- on attempts to alleviate the mu- 100, 200 and 300 blocks, both for homeowners. “Garwood is the children playing on the multi- dren not to litter, to pick up their nicipal parking problems. She said east and west sides, and North smallest municipality,” she said. purpose field, the Garwood Sports garbage and not leave it on the permit parking for residents has Oak Street, 100, 200 and 300 “It doesn’t seem right,” she added. and Recreation Complex is the fields. There are garbage/recy- been recommended on certain blocks, both east and west sides. Councilman William Nierstedt first municipal capital facility cre- cling cans spread throughout the streets and two-hour parking for Winslow Place and Anchor Place said, “Could Don explain the BODs ated for Garwood residents in complex; I believe that more will shoppers. are already designated. (biological oxygen demands) and over 30 years (The last one being be coming soon. Let’s not let our The police department has con- Willow Avenue, 200, 300 and why it would go up?” Borough Hall in 1983!). We were new facility look like Garwood ducted a survey in an effort to 400 blocks, north and south sides; Municipal Engineer Don due! For the first time ever, our residents don’t take care of our provide parking for residents and Myrtle Avenue, 200, 300 and 400 Guarriello said BOD5 (a five-day grammar school sports teams will investments! better control of the commuter blocks, north and south sides; lab test after collecting a refriger- be able to have home games. Enjoy! Before it snows and we parking. The results have been West Street, 200 and 300 blocks, ated composite sample over time) Imagine, Garwood actually invit- can’t! And look forward to the forwarded to the council’s parking east and west sides; Center tells how contaminated the sew- ing other teams to play on OUR individual facility dedications in committee. The following sched- Street, 200 and 300 blocks, east age is. Borough Attorney Robert field! Children can play on two the spring. ule of designated residential pre- and west sides; East Street, 100, Renaud said, “The system which new age appropriate play- ferred parking zones was recom- 200 and 300 blocks, east and measures capabilities is not pre- grounds; teenagers can play on a Bill Nierstedt Garwood Councilman mended to the committee by Po- west sides; East Street, 100, 200 cise. There is a 5-percent discrep- new basketball court, and the and 300 blocks, east and west ancy. The difference is that the Garwood Baseball League has a sides; South Oak Street, 100, BOD5 are not constantly mea- state-of-the-art field with elec- 200 and 300 blocks East and sured. One bad sample will throw tronic scoreboard, lights and all Wednesday Morning Club West sides. off your quantity for the year. Up the trimmings at which they can Ms. Tarantino said that five ex- by 17 percent is almost impos- play tournament games. Adults tra spaces have been designated sible. Something is radically can watch the games, play on the Reveals January Activities for commuter parking at Kennedy wrong.” new bocce court, walk the path Plaza on North Avenue at the train At the regular meeting, the coun- through the facility grounds, and CRANFORD — The Wednesday a.m., in the Cranford Commu- station. She said the possible fees cil adopted an ordinance amend- have meetings in the new com- Morning Club will open the new nity Center to observe member would be $300 annually for resi- ing group medical benefits for the munity meeting room! Right here year with a business meeting on Anne Castellano demonstrate dents and $400 for non-residents. municipal employees. The ordi- in Garwood. Wednesday, January 7, at 10 drawing techniques. A police department spokesman nance says the borough will pro- Alas, I have had residents ask a.m., at the Cranford Commu- Members of the Literature De- said shopper parking would have vide a dental plan through the me if the facility is open. YES, it is! nity Center on Walnut Avenue. partment will review and discuss a two-hour limit. These recom- State Health Benefits Dental Plan. I urge everyone to come and par- Co-Presidents Dot Conheeney “Following Atticus” by Tom Ryan mendations have not yet been put The borough will pay 100 percent take. (I hear that even some resi- and Barbara Jackson will pre- when they meet at the home of of the cost for a Dental Plan Orga- dents who were vehemently op- side. Cranford Superintendent of Joan Carson on Sunday, January nization, or DPO, for an employee posed to the project have stopped Schools Gayle Carrick will be the 25, at 1 p.m. Reading is Good For You and dependents. If the employee by. And they are welcome!!!) Take featured speaker. The board will The Wednesday Morning Club wishes to participate in the dental a walk, bring the grandkids to meet at 9:30 a.m. is geared for mature women in plan the employee will pay 50 play in the playground area or Upcoming department events Union County who have recently percent of the premium cost play in a pick-up game. The facili- of the club also have been an- retired or left the workplace and through a payroll deduction. The ties are ours to enjoy! nounced. Fran Huckel will host are seeking new activities. Mem- ordinance also repeals the sti- I must, however, conclude this the Public Affairs Department on bers get together several times a pend on a waiver of the group update/invitation with a request. Tuesday, January 13, at 1 p.m. month to exchange ideas and medical insurance coverage in its While I know that there isn’t a Members will discuss local and explore areas of interest in the entirety. street or park in America that state news events. arts, literature and public affairs. 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